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aroma grainy dark chocolate and coffee aroma are certainly in the forefront with caramel notes in the background . there is a defined grit in the nose that i would guess is coming from the coffee . appearance though the name suggests coffee this beer exhibits an appearance closer to dark brown rather than coffee black . there is a small amount of deep ruby light getting through the edges . as you pour the head forms about finger of almond brown foam . the head falls fairly quickly however to just a ring around the outside of the glass . flavor a bite of cold press coffee hits you at the first sip . it is pronounced but not bitter . there is surprisingly a fair amount of sweet chocolate following this up . the flavor moves to light roasted barley in the middle with hop bitterness coming into play with an earthy presence . toward the finish the coffee tones come back at you with a bitter flavor . the finish is dry with lingering coffee and hop bitterness . mouthfeel light to medium body with light carbonation . not cloying or astringent but the bitterness in the finish will have a slight puckering effect . though this is light . overall an excellent example of coffee flavors and aroma adding to the complexity of the beer . the bitterness coming off the coffee marries well with the hop and roasted barley qualities in this beer . i feel like i m saying it all the time lately but the mouthfeel is a little thin it moves toward watery in the end but i suppose this leads to a crisp and clean finish .,taste,0.9,1
the motto for this situation is do n t fruit the beer . as a coffee enthusiast i know that when coffee company flavor their coffees they are covering up the bad qualities of their coffee . arabica vs. robusta i can only imagine this concept leaking into the brewing world . miller brews an inferior beer but markets the addition of the lime flavor as being exotic . this beer may have an impact on the corona and lime community but i m not touching this one again .,taste,0.3,0
poured a dark orange with a little head not too bad to look at . smell is nothing special a little metallic actually . taste is rather sour with offensive bitterness and skunkyness reminiscent of a bad malt liquor . it however does not leave much of a lingering aftertaste which is not too bad and it is somewhat bearable . i do n t expect i ll be revisiting this one any time soon .,taste,0.4,0
pours a bright copper color with minimal head . smells of fruit cherries yeast sweet malt pineapples . tastes of fruitiness raisins sweet papaya yeasty bready slight alcohol warming mouthfeel is medium bodied well carbonated . pretty drinkable considering the abv but the sweetness as well can hold it back . very good nonetheless .,taste,0.9,1
oz from hoosick st beverage in troy ny poured into my duvel tulip glass . a wonderful brown foam leaves persistent lacing on the side of the glass . color is dark brown . s sweet sweet chocolate . dark roasted malts . coffee may be in there but i ca n t detect it in the chocolate . t dark malts and chocolate upfront then the bitterness from the hops and coffee show up . the flavor is amazing . though the coffee plays nd if not rd fiddle to the chocolate this is still one of the best beers i have ever tasted . truly remarkable . i had to check the bottle incredulously to find that it s . almost undetectable . m thin for a stout . nonetheless pairs well with the abundance of accessible flavor . d aided by the thin mouthfeel this is not necessarily a weakpoint . i finished the oz easily alone and wish i had another . southern tier continues to be one of the most impressive breweries on the east coast .,taste,1.0,1
appearance far from white the body is a rich pumpkin orange and quite hazy . the off white head pours very tall and leaves good lacing . not a typical look for the style but fetching none the less . aroma a variety of spices and a fruits over a sweet malt base . perfumey . as you d expect for a beer with over ten percent alcohol there is a lot of booze here . taste it s much the same in the flavor profile . lots of spice coriander and pepper and fruit pineapple banana and citrus . nothing as far as hops go but there s a bit of balance from spiciness . this is rather sweet . the booze character is massive can feel rather out of place and dominates the aftertaste . mouthfeel thick and syrupy . despite the massive abv there is n t too much burn . dries slightly in the finish . drinkability with the abv and syrupy body this is a sipper which seems bizarre for a beer with witbier in the style name . verdict imperial white is not a bad beer but a baffling one . if given this in a blind taste test without knowing the style i d have no idea at all what it was wit certainly would n t be my first guess . to me witbiers have always been light and quenching beers perfect to enjoy on a warm summer s day . imperial white is just kind of a syrupy boozy wildcard that just begs the question why . of all the styles to imperialize why witbier .,taste,0.8,1
this was actually the beer that started my love of beer drinking . . . the very first time i had this i was at a beach . my previous experience had been the generic cheap mass produced lousy un named beers at high school parties served warm from a flat keg . but this changed my perspective . i went a few years in between getting to try it again and it never quite lived up to the initial wow of my first real beer . .the flavor was smooth yet a little spicy . .the beer itself was an easy beer to drink and tho mildly filling something one could easily drink an entire six of in an afternoon . over all id say this is a great beer to start a novice beer drinker with and something that even the most seasoned beer drinker can sit back and enjoy . definitely a nice beer even if its not the best belgian white available .,taste,0.9,1
served on tap at the craft ale house vintage using a small pilsner glass the beer pours a deep caramelmahogany color amber ruby notes poke through . not a lot of head slightly off white . the alcohol comes through in the nose as well as dark fruit and some oak notes . a really good sugary note complemented well by the alcohol and oak . the malts are well represented a biscuit toastiness . good finish crisp and a bit hot warming and enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
a the beer is very dark amber in color near black and has a thin layer of tan bubbles covering the surface . there are good head retention properties . a light amount of carbonation is visible from the bubbles rising near the edge of the glass . s there are aromas of roasted malts and notes of chocolate in the nose . t roasted malts dominate the overall taste which also has notes of caramel coffee and molasses . m it feels light to medium bodied and a bit watery on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . there are some hints of warming from the alcohol particularly in the finish . d this is a beer that needs to be sipped given its alcohol content although it does n t need to be sipped as slowly as some of the other heavier types of stouts .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to freud for this one . . oz brown glass twist top bottle . no date . canadian brewers seem to be bad at dating . pours a thin black with almost no head . there s a quick crackle but no spotting lacing . nose is light but smoke is definitely predominate . smells like a smoked black lager . palate is super crisp despite the heavy smoked malt . the smoke is peaty and earthy like laphroaig scotch . big gritty charred wet driftwood notes earthiness moss black patent malt etc . finish is crisp but heavy on the smoke . smoke is over done for the thin body and low carbonation . could be tasty if it were thicker .,taste,0.7,1
a bar tender poured this into a chalice with the perfect two finger head on it . definately red looks like some stuff floating in the bottom . nice looking beer . s sweet malts some fruit something that i can almost describe as prunes but not quite . intriguing . t sweet malty fruity . hides the alcohol pretty well . a little citris as well . m medium bodied a little slicker than i would have liked nice carbonation . d a little bit heavy for me for a double but an enjoyable drink . could not do a whole lot of these .,taste,0.8,1
quite the schnazzy label we ve got here . pours a foggy orange gold with a decent off white head . nose is like fruit that s been sitting out too long . wow . flavor is clearly smoked . this is like a rauchbier yet belgian in style . defined meat tones and smoky as well . as i drink more of it i see where it comes from on the nose . besides everything else so far there is a clear sweet edge with fruit tones as well . as time goes on the rauch qualities fade away and a sweet tone really sets in . yet occasionally the rauch character hits me in the back of the mouth as an aftertaste ever so subtly . feel is slick and smooth yet a bit thick on liquid . carbonation is middle of the road . well this was an interesting beer . i definitely suggest you try it if you have the chance .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep shiny blackish brown with a thick white head . smells a little week not much in the way of malts or hops in the nose . .a little buttery perhaps but it is as if the butter if far away . taste brings into play the positive aspects of the beer . creaminess is immediately felt on the tongue a slightly sweet slightly caramel malt taste is also present . hops are quite subdued what is there is a bit earthy . i d love to sneak this beer to a dark beer hater in the dark it is proof positive that dark need not be big bold or bitter .,taste,0.9,1
this brew is black . there is basically no head after seconds . there are roasted tones on the nose as well as chemical acetone and phenol i believe . in the taste i get roasted tones and maybe chocolate but every decent taste here is over ridden by the chemicals present . sour and vinegar like . this is not a good stout .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a hazy golden orange color almost honey like . nice dense white head that does n t leave a whole lot of lacing behind . s some nice floral and herbal hops a pretty potent up front . behind the hops is some sweet bready malt and a fruity candylike sweetness . t big bready and biscuity notes up front mix with the floral hop flavor up front . the middle has some sweet candylike flavor and some lingering herbal hop notes . the finish is sweet peppery and dry but not dry enough . m crisp sweet medium bodied . i d like a bit thinner of a mouthfeel on this one . d a nice beer but not very drinkable . jack d or keeps me coming back this i might just have occasionally .,taste,0.8,1
smells hoppy for a beer of this style . large head as expected . pours dark chocolate brown in color . taste semi hoppy . a little bitter . kind of creamy . very good . expected something a little different but still like this very much . hints of toasty maltiness . lots of different things going on in this beer . love the complexity .,taste,0.9,1
this beer had a small sized tan head with fine small sized bubbles that fully dissipated . it had an uncarbonated and dense body with a copper hue . the nose was malty and the flavor was hoppy . the palate was smooth with a thin texture and it was medium bodied . the lacing was sparse .,taste,0.7,1
pouring the old style porter it had very little head and seemed somewhat flat . it had exceptional lacing however . the nose was somewhat piney after the pour but not overpowering . the color was a rich dark amber brown . the taste confirmed the flatness which was probably brought on by age or transport from the uk . the taste despite being flat was remarkable especially if you like a good medium bodied coffee with a smooth finish . overall a great porter from st. peter s brewery co .,taste,1.0,1
not sure on the date of this bottle but i m thinking its upwards of a year or so . a dark cloudy orange copper s pineapple tropical fruit alcohol t pineapple as in nose tangerine alcohol finishes with frozen orange juice concentrate that sticks to the back of the tongue and roof of the mouth m light medium body very sticky d very drinkable and exceptionally smooth notes overall a great tripel very enjoyable to drink and a great candidate to age imo,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a harpoon ipa pokal . label marked de . whatever the fuck that means . i guess that s an encrypted date batch . appearance dark amber body . offwhite head with low medium retention . very weak lace . smell musky husky corn . medium bodied . taste slight malt in front . low moderate astringency through ought . slight coffee . weak . but not off flavors . nothing memorable . enjoyable . light bodied . mouthfeel watery . feels like coffee that got cold . slightly frothy . overall drinkability meh . i remember it being better . one of the beers that started to show me that there exists things other than american adjunct lagers . guess i really grew out of it though because while it s not bad it s pretty disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
this is probably my nd favorite hefe weiss after franzikaner . nice citrus and banana undertones . a little less drinkable than franzikaner or ayinger .,taste,1.0,1
i got this in my beer club s octoberfest case was expecting a dark marzen until i took a gander at the bottle wow it s clear . the smell is basically non existant to me . light golden tones give it more of a spring feel free to . me feel . the taste i can agree to an early fall feel . it still has a slight springy freshly cut grass taste . all in all not a bad beer by any means . exceptionally drinkable . just not sure why it s a fall oriented beer .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a dark golden red with a white fluffy head and sticky lace that stays on like glue s very heavy on hopps with sweet and sticky notes almost syrup . t malty hoppy and foamy this beer delivers a strong taste with vanilla and ripened fruit . mf smooth rich and foamy drinkability is not so easy . the high alchahol makes this a good sipper but not easy to drink to quickly .,taste,0.9,1
picked this up in orlando . sounded great . buuut . well . yeah . poured into a duvel tulip . i tried i really did . but there s not head to be had here . this thing has sat undisturbed for months then chilled for several days in the fridge as well so it is as settled as it was going to get . but the beer is very cloudy . murky pond water cloudy . muddy pond water to be precise as this beer is not black it s more of a burnt sienna color . why do i take issue here . because it s supposed to be a ba stout . the catherine the great stout was darker than this though not a lot i can personally vouch for that much . the bubbles that do form look like tapioca . now . i am half tempted to include this element under mouthfeel because as i was sipping this i could tangibly feel these sturdy bubbles brush past my lips . not pleasant . in short as a bsda this is an ugly beer . as a stout per the label friends it fails completely . the aroma is odd at first but it definitely has its moments . at first it is extremely boozy and the cognac is very potent . but soon enough strong aromas of toffee and vanilla greet the nose and assure us that indeed this is a barrel aged beer . a hint of the ashy char that was so prolific in the regular stout is still detectable here . the flavor begins with all booze . it s hot and a bit phenolic . there are moments when i am getting peat and juniper . i am not a cognac drinker by any means so let s see what makes a liquor a cognac to see if these flavors should be expected . annnd nope . a quick search yields that cognac is a french type of brandy made with grapes . then i must assume that catherine the great is to blame here . the ashy stout and the phenolic scotch and juniper notes muddle the subtlety that you d expect from a fine brandy . boozy through and through . maybe a bit gritty with low and odd carbonation . overall i liked this better than catherine the great but this still falls short of the mark especially if you re hoping to drink a ba stout . as i get more into this glass the more i am tasting scotch whiskey vs cognac . i am having flashbacks to the peat whiskey smoked black hole from mikkeller . just as the base beer was this is turning out to be an inevitable drain pour . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
have n t had this in some time so i decided to give it a whirl this evening . also it is time to stock up on lighter stuff for the spring whenever the goddamn nice weather is going to finally come . eyes . one full finger of clean white head amber hue with brown tones lots of active carbonation climbing up from the bottom of the glass keeping the head at attention the lacing is great sticky and uniform this is a good looking glass o beer . nose . kind of hard to detect and a bit non descript a little bread some hop florals but again everything is hard to sniff . taste etc . very bready and biscuity then at the end is a nice little blast of hop bitterness that gets washed pleasant with some grainy sweetness . mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side as the carbonation really does n t seem to hold this together well not much else going on here for me . this is nice enough but somehow seems a bit underwhelming beside the nice hop bitter notes actually it tastes more bitter than some beers with big ibus but only momentarily verdict . so so . i remembered liking this more last time . this was brewed in march of this year so i know it is fresh . well they ca n t all be winners . this is n t terrible but there are so many other more dynamic apas out there . i will revisit this as i usually trust this brewery .,taste,0.7,1
oz brown bottle very simplistic dark horse like label . no freshness date or lot code . for the single . starts off on a bad note . i popped the top and about seconds later foam comes pouring out the top of the bottle . not good . it continued to do this for a good or minutes did we get a little over zealous in the carbonation here . . i m surprised the damn bottle did n t explose . nonetheless i manage to carefully get this baby into my glass and it sits a very sparkly hazy medium yellow . little bits of yeast float about god i hope that s yeast . musta lost all the carbonation in the sink because it does n t form much of a head and lacing is nonexistant . at least it smells pretty good very clean . vanilla carmel a little bit of grass and some spices from what i would hope are noble hops . oh lord . this is the most vile beer i ve ever had salty sour metallic just gross . i m not sure what an infected beer tastes like but this shit is just nasty . i could n t take more than sips partly out of fear for my own health . just disgusting . well i m not the only one having problems with old hat beers see http . they ve got some serious issues here avoid all their products . summertime just calls for a klsch so i picked this up on a whim . bad move what a waste of . and some malt .,taste,0.2,0
pours a surprisingly deep black color with a thick cream colored head that lingers on the edges throughout the beer . first smells bring out sweetness with malty notes and an alcohol aroma . the beer s abv is . which is not for the timid beer drinker . the taste is strong with caramel maltiness with hints of smoke and a hoppy bitterness . the beer finishes with mild pepper notes that tend to linger with a slight alcoholic after taste . the beer boasts a good carbonation that lasts even as the beer warms . i highly recommend this for beer lovers who enjoy a strong dark taste especially in the winter .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very murky orange color and had no head with a normal pour . it smells fruity and hoppy but the flavor seemed to be actually sweet with a tad bit of hops . the body was thin and weak . kind of gross for a pale ale . maybe i had a bad bottle in the mixed pack i bought . i am afraid to take a chance on a full six pack however . i would hate to dump a whole sixer out .,taste,0.2,0
paid . euro for a bottle . a yellow straw with a drop of orange color . smells like a rice lager with a good amount of alcohol . taste is ok . decent malt presence with lager crispness . alcohol is a bit overwhelming . mouthfeel is again disturbed through the excessive alcohol for a beer of this type . drinkability is low due to all of the above . my bottle lists this beer as a strong ale .,taste,0.6,1
i had this in the back of my fridge for a month or so . i was intrigued by the beets . sweet earthy and red . all interesting things for beer . pours out a massive head of foam . high carbonation visible with the sam adam s glass . smells peppery and earthy or musty . like pink peppercorns . dark brown color . sweet . dry and tangy . kinda weird . is this belgian inspired . has a bitter vegetal aspect with up front fruitiness of some kind . long heat from some black pepper capsaicin . caramelized sugar . this is clearly weird as hell . no wonder no one likes it . it s too fizzy . and with the clumsy flavors and hot pepper it is hard to enjoy . i like the idea . i like the beer but i ca n t recommend people drinking it who have well developed tastes or do n t like belgian beers .,taste,0.8,1
pours very dark but not extremely dark . the smell of a freshly opened can of cocoa sets me up for the excellent flavor of cocoa chocolate syrup that does n t disappoint . i was very disappointed in the mouthfeel . it sparkles in a thin sort of way . there s a hint of creaminess . i expected a bit more creaminess and much much more body .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clean golden color with a nice white head that leaves pleasant lacing always nice to see an appropriately pale ipa . the aroma has some really nice tropical fruit notes upfront pineapple mango lime along with some pine resin caramel lightly toasted bread and a slight hint of alcohol . really nice smelling . the taste is a bit of a letdown from the promise of the aroma with a big and broad bitterness upfront without a whole lot of flavor though i can detect some pine and citrus along with a little caramel some bread dough and fruity esters . the mouthfeel is a little thicker than i expected and drinkability is limited by the bitterness . a decent stab at an ipa but the bitterness is a little overwhelming and lacking in character or complexity .,taste,0.6,1
smells like pine yellow orange small head and generally very little lacing . tastes like pine pine and hops not much else . i theres much better yards out there and much better summer beers for that matter . i wouldn t consider the drinkability high . however if youve ever wanted to drink a pine tree this is it .,taste,0.3,0
a pale golden with a bit of orange . the head is frothy white . retention and head size seems to vary depending on what glass i used . for this review i m using a tulip and the retention in much more impressive . s hop overdose the happiest way to die of nice citrus then piney notes . t the first few sips seem to be all hops pine grapefruit lemon zest . but as it warms a bit more sweetness from the malt is apparent a bit of toasted biscuit and offers more balance than the beer s press release would have you assume . i feel that this is a safe beer for hop novices . but also it is an impressive beer for hop heads . m hops pervasively take control of my tongue but the middle part is creamy and the end is nice and sticky . o this is a rare dipa that is not very high in the abv category which means it s fine to drink a few . i wish more doubles were like this one of my favorite beers .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a crystal clear paler than pale straw body with a bubbly white head that burns out rapidly and leaves no lacing . aroma sweet grainy malt with the barest hints of hops . clean and thin . taste it s a thin wave of grainy ricey and slightly sweet malt up front . then . there s really nothing to back it up . if you go looking for it you may be able to pick out some grassy hops towards the end just do n t bet on it . the aftertaste is grainy and rather short lived . mouthfeel light bodied and watery with lots of fizzy carbonation . drinkability the only thing holding you back is the utter blandness of it all . verdict let s do a mental exercise . i want you to imagine a bottle of bud light with a percent more alcohol and perhaps a little more grainy malt . can you see it . there now i ve saved you from ever bothering to try this . bleh .,taste,0.3,0
picked this up at the lcbo when in ontario . a clear gold with little head . there s a foreboding lack of any visible carbonation . s light malt aromas with a touch of graininess . this is fairly enticing . t nice flavors for an american canadian lager . light breadiness and a faint sweetness up front . dry smooth finish . m here s where this loses points . slick and undercarbonated . it feels almost greasy on the tongue and too heavy for the style . give this a lot more spritz . d the undercarbonation takes away from this beer s best selling point though the flavor makes up for it some . with more carbonation this would be a very tasty canadian lager .,taste,0.8,1
i am now fortunate enough to appreciate any kind of stout . if you asked me a year ago what i thought about the genre i would have said ouch . now my attitude has changed to bring it on . . . . i have had this beer a few times and never appreciated its wonders . this beer embodies all the characteristics i ve been looking for in a russian imperial stout . i poured the oz bottle into short stalky tulip glass and immediately the contents yielded a pitch black liquid with a rugged gold foam that resembles the gold colored lining on the label . there is a subtle alcohol nose at first but there was n t enough for me to care about . what i was looking for was the body and this beer has a full figured . this beer has a thick roasted body with a heavy dose of espresso . having spent some time drinking espresso i was excited when i noticed that this beer resembles a smooth cup of espresso it was n t too bitter and left a pleasant oily feeling on my tounge afterwords . this beer is great for the seasons to come fall and winter . have this one before you go to bed for a great sleep . this beer comes in a four pack and i recommend holding on to a few and see where the aging process takes it .,taste,1.0,1
appearance hazy golden color . pours to a small slightly off white head that stuck around for a bit . smell citrus smell is the first thing that comes to mind . can smell a touch of something floral sweet taste slight citrus taste with a bit of a bitterness piney taste . some sweetness . very well balanced taste . aftertaste is a bit bitter . mouthfeel very smooth while in the mouth . this is one of the smoothest beers i ve had . leaves the mouth a bit dry after . overall i have n t had an ipa in a couple of years because i disliked them . i decided to try one again because i ve developed a bit more taste for beer recently . i ve got ta say that this beer has won me over . i ll definitely be drinking ipa s now .,taste,0.7,1
received as an extra from tpatuto thanks tom a golden ale is not a misnomer transparent golden even a careful pours wells up a big white head that fizzes away quickly to a thin bubbly lace plenty of visible carbonation s smell is unique i detect distinct floral hops golden delicious tart apples and a non hop floral characteristic like jasmine or hibiscus or even rose t the apples fade in the taste very faint if at all the hops are present and tasty but the floral jasmine hibiscus rose note is huge and rather tasty m d light bodied and not smooth but not harsh fizzy on the palate but unique flavor combinations dry finish,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
pours a blood red beer thats lightly carbonated and has a creambrown foam . the smell is malty sweet and a bit citric . sadly i think its just too weak . taste is bitter . there are clear fruit traces of pears and apples . its a bit bready and i find some pepper . there is a large bitterness in the aftertaste and just a hint of malt . this is a good powerfull and thick beer without getting too much . its very well balanced and another great brew from fuller s .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear reddish copper with about an inch worth of white head . retention settles to a thin layer across the top with slippery lacing s smell is on the sweeter malty side . just a hint of cinnamon in the background but the sweet caramelized malts overpower the nose . t m medium bodied the sweet malts in the nose certainly follow into the flavor . the pie spice is very light and mostly appears in the finish with hints of cinnamon and clove . no discernible pumpkin gourd or pie flavors that i would expect for the style . finish is somewhat sticky and sweet . as the beer warms some of the pie spice flavors become a bit more prominent . d to sweet for the style imho but overall not a bad brew . a half decent amount of flavor with a reasonable abv . i wo n t seek this out again since there are many better pumpkin ales out there but it was n t horrible .,taste,0.4,0
poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass . a brown topaz gem body beige head s floral slight cough drop smell t flowers low malt middle hop bite at the end m medium slick mouthfeel d too medicinal . does not seem to have the requisite malt impact you would want in a brown .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . thanks to tizzod midwest beer guide . medium amber brew a tan head is raised and fair amount of sticky lace is left . the aroma is a wallop of piney grapefruity hoppy deliciousness . immediately i smell two hearted ale one of my favorite brews . the flavor definitely delivers full on hoppiness no doubt . the flavors are excellent bitter floral citrus bitter finish no complaints there . there is honey in this beer and that sweetness is apparent attempting to balance the ramped up alcohol . the resulting mouthfeel is a bit slick and oily which imo detracts from the intense deliciousness of the hops . again i am left not understanding the need for dipas . for me two hearted delivers the same mouth puckeringly delicious hop flavors and aromas in a much more drinkable beer . no doubt as dipas go this is a great one and i am unlikely to turn one of these down if offered but i ll take a near perfect ipa over a dipa any day .,taste,0.9,1
appearance cloudy dark amber body with a thin creamy off white head . smell sorry but the aroma on this one was nonexistent . taste an irish ale that s as simple as they come with a hint of caramel sweetness and a gentle hop bitterness . truly a discouraging beer experience . mouthfeel medium thin body . somewhat watery . drinkability full bodied and malty . is a rather dubious claim . i see what they re going for here a light refreshing beer that s more of a caricature of the style .,taste,0.6,1
purchased a six pack at premier beverages in buffalo to try on a hot summer esque does summer every really come to buffalo . day . leinenkugel decribes its honey weisse as a refreshing american style wheat beer with a clean crisp and sweet taste . this is an accurate description although the beer is on the mediocre side in terms of being a wheat beer . as a lawnmower type of summer beer honey weiss makes for a smooth quenching and likable option . as a wheat beer however i was somewhat dissapointed and thought the body and mouthfeel was too lightweight . pours a somewhat dark golden color and has a pleasant honey wheat aroma .,taste,0.4,0
this is my first review so its pretty small . . for a ceramic flip top bottle . a to in . head murky color . t very hoppy tasting evident of fruit strong taste on my palate . s fruity smell d very strong taste would recommend dont know if i could drink a pack or more .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle split and poured into a pilsner glass . no date or info . thanks to sweemzander for sharing this brew . a dark red amber and totally clear with a low tan head . moderate retention with a thin layer and bits of lacing overlooking the loose bubbles . s lots of sweet lightly toasted malts on the nose with some honey . a good biscuity hint and some dark candi sugar . a decent dopplebock nose . t thin flavor with a big sweetness that seems to come more from a dark candi sugar addition than from lots of malts something a dopplebock should have and this one does n t . a bit of a biscuity flavor too . just not a whole lot there . m thin and watery for a dopplebock with an artificial sweetness and a lightly dry finish . d it s an easy drinker because it s not rich like it should be . thin flavor and mouthfeel . just why would you want to have it . a poor example of a dopplebock .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a ml corked caged foiled bottle . a nice dark brown . nice tan head . s sweet caramel nice yeast aroma dark fruit . a typical bsda . t great except for it is a little thin . i just had an arabeir and it is like water compared to that . a tough bit of competition . m nice smooth peppery crisp . d nice but i can get much better for the same price or less .,taste,0.6,1
i brought this beer to a sunday family dinner . thanksgiving day style foods . even some family members who said i do n t like beer that much enjoyed it very much . it was a great compliment to the food as well a nice lubricant to loosen everyone up . we drank from pints only beer glasses my mom had and it poured very nice a deep deep golden yellow orange with a few phases . it started darker then lightened up a bit . the head was white and light and i was pouring a little aggressively the mouthfeel was normal but the the taste is what did it for me . very good tasting beer especially with food . i am going to try this beer on it s own one day but it s a great dinner beer in my opinion taste was great . strong alcohol presence in a good way with zest and spice . dinner was great and after an hour an a few bottles my year old grandfather was telling dirty jokes . we all enjoyed it .,taste,0.9,1
a had this one given to me last night and it looked like a typical fizzy yellow beer . maybe a little too yellow . small fizzy head comes from it and does n t last long . s like fizzy yellow beer but there is a difference . it smells like there is actually a lot of unfermented grain in it like a na beer or a low alcohol beer . really strange . t whew . like low alcohol beer or non alcoholic beer mixed with a typical adjunct macro . the non alcoholic beer part is weird . tastes really gross . m fizzy crisp light and smooth . d the taste is really awful . i would have pegged it for a non alcoholic brew if i did n t know better .,taste,0.2,0
on tap at the brewery tasting room served in a taster glass . a dark brown with a bit of foamy tan colored head . head retention was good . s smells actually quite nice a toasty bready malt chocolate and some curry power . it works for the nose not for the taste . t awful . fuck . i hate this so much . take a normal medium body stout taste but then add some spicyness from peppers and curry powder . it sounded good but tastes like a muddled mess and burns your tongue . the curry and pepper taste is so overpowering that it just ruins any other nice flavors that are going on in the background . m mouthfeel is medium body and medium carbonation . slightly slick but mostly just burning and unpleasant flavor . o i do n t like this at all . it does have some redeeming factors but i could n t drink oz of this beer .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at rb orland park . a almost opaque . real dark brown . nice big dark tan head that retained throughout the beer and laced the glass nicely . s nose was weak overall . could smell the malt and vanilla . t taste gave some of what the smell could n t . like a typical stout you could taste cocoa coffee and malts . the vanilla was tasted but not as present as would be expected . m i felt the body was too light for a stout . the coating and aftertaste were good but the body was odd . d an easy stout to drink not one of the better stouts i have had . i wish the taste would leave more to be desired .,taste,0.8,1
i got this in a beer of the month club and thats the only reason i m drinking this beer because it showed up to my door for free . a poured a yellow color with a white head that fades very quickly s is of sweet grainy malt and alcohol t this is just a flat out bad tasting beer sweet fruit flavors and alcohol coat my tongue m this beer has a medium body with medium carbonation to it d stay away from this shit do n t waste your money on it horrible beer thats about to be a drain pour stay away,taste,0.2,0
presentation poured from a oz brown bottle into a oz goblet . bottle was clearly notched with a july freshness date . appearance poured a deep opaque brown with a . cm light creamy tan head that disappeared quickly in the wide mouthed goblet . when held up to the light there were very slight mahogany hues around the edges . a sticky lacing lined the glass . smell barely discernible smell of slightly burnt malts with a touch of sweetness . taste initially comes forth with bitter burnt malts but mellows and smooths out with a touch of raw sugar and honey sweetness both very light . finished bittersweet . as the beer continued to warm it got smoother with the bitterness and sweetness melding into practically a uniform flavor which failed to impress . mouthfeel light carbonation with an oily medium to medium heavy bodied mouthfeel . left a long lasting coating in the mouth . drinkability easy to drink and a fairly straight forward uncomplex beer . notes sadly disappointed as i had heard good things about this beer . this was to me a fairly one dimensional beer that did n t excite me in the way i hoped it would .,taste,0.8,1
i drank this from a ml bottle into my orval glass . the beer pours a light peach with some floaties . the head is white rises about a finger and a half of thin head that is gone besides a rim . the lacing is pretty good . the aroma is pretty sweet apple juice with a light floral finish . the taste is really nice . it starts off lightly sweet then has a great brust of floral hoppiness with a light sour kick finish . the exact saison test you expect . overall this was great . the taste is spot on for the style but a little boring on the nose . certainly seek this out .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
a very pale yellow beer that got a nice head but let herself died slowly . smell is very cerealic hops and raw a smell of water is also very present actually too much present the watery smell takes it all . taste is cereal water smooth not much character to it neither spirits .,taste,0.4,0
fills the flute glass with a hazy light golden color and a small white head which soon turns into a thin film and leaves moderate lacing . the aroma consisted of sourdough bread along with some lemon accents . i d have liked it to have been a bit more assertive as it seemed somewhat subdued . tasted exactly as it smelled mostly a breadiness with the lemon making it s presence known towards the finish . the best thing about this beer was it s mouthfeel . it was smooth crisp medium bodied and refreshing . while this is n t the best pils out there it was certainly enjoyable and a bit of a twist from the usual pils . i d have liked a little more bite in the taste and aroma but this is still a beer worth trying .,taste,0.6,1
best by date december sampled september pours with a brilliantly clear rich gold color and is topped by a frothy pale tan colored head . the aroma smells dominantly of pumpkin pie spices . notes of cinnamon join with ample nutmeg and a touch of ginger . fairly simplistic in its pumpkin pie spice focus . the taste is quite dry up front it tastes a bit tart initially and even has a bit of a bite to it . it finishes with a spicy note of nutmeg and ginger . perhaps a touch of sweetness in the middle but i already feel like this beer has been sampled and described to the best of its abilities . this is really quite simplistic . i guess my biggest gripe with this beer is that i want a rich satiating character in my pumpkin brews . if you do n t then this is certainly for you . purchased plaza liquor tucson az,taste,0.7,1
this is my favorite budmillercoors product . however it is not a sipping beer . it is a beer that i do n t mind drinking when someone offers it to me at their home . the beer is yellow and has not head . it is light in taste with a light hop character that is detectable in the nose and the taste . it is light refreshing and drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the brewery . amber body with minimal head . significant orange grapefruit flavor . full bitterness bit not that greatly drinkable.piney resin astringency in the finish . carbonation was a bit off and aggressive.perhaps a bit different malting .,taste,0.8,1
a i suppose what cantelope juice would look like with loads of bubbles streaming to the surface . head is poor some wisps around the top but the ring is solid off white . s woody with tutti fruitti some vanilla dandelion and minor citrus . t begins some what caramely with oak notes . moves towards over the top juicy fruit . ridiculously sweet . way too much sugar added to this beer . i ca n t taste anything else . m medium and decent but i ca n t get over the sweetness . d horrible . this is getting dumped .,taste,0.3,0
got this at de cracked kettle in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours a two finger medium thick white head with great retention . perfectly clear amber orange in color with lower amounts of carbonation . head fades to a thin wisp and a foamy ring leaving some lacing . a film remains and leaves lots of nice lacing down the glass . good looking for sure and surprisingly clear for the style . smell pale malts lots of floral hops and some pine notes too . hints of melon and some soapy notes in there as well . a little odd . taste pale malts and touches of flowery hops but quite a muted initial taste . lacking up front unfortunately . finishes with some melon citrus and bitter pine notes but not all that overwhelming either . aftertaste is mild but lingers nicely on the palate . the taste only showed up well after the swallow and what did show up was not all that bold or impressive . palate medium body and carbonation . semi creamy on the palate goes down smooth and finishes slightly mouth coating . decent here . overall a little disappointed with this one . looked great and the aftertaste delivered at least something but the initial taste was almost non existent and nose had a little odd soapy quality to it that did n t quite jive with me . still drinkable enough just not all that much going on . this was the least appealing of the green flash line up i was able to try . i enjoyed their regular ipa and their hop head red but i d pass on this one .,taste,0.4,0
if you need something that you can drink all night this is the beer to choose . i wil generally start with a few good beers and end on the silver bullet as me and my friends say its like making love in a canoe . its f . close to water . there is nothing special with the flavor but damn i can put these things back fast .,taste,0.4,0
notes appearance nothing too distinct here just a nice golden look . taste very good taste . definitely a citrus feel with a little bitterness that can be appreciated . smell other than hops not much else to say about smell . take away definitely worth trying . one of the better beers ive had in a while . st amendment never fails to impress .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a chimay chalice a beautiful light brown amber in color with a thin white head s malty dark fruits that remind me of a sweet wine . no hop aroma but this is an english barleywine so i was n t expecting much in the hops department t rich sweet malt with cherry and other dark fruit . the alcohol is clearly present but not off putting . m thick and rich with nice warming alcohol . d definitely a slow sipper . the chalice sat with me for about an hour and as it warmed the flavors became so much richer .,taste,1.0,1
hazy gold pour into sam adams perfect pint . a definite lemony grassy scent . the taste is very refreshing and grainy with all the included scents i noted . carbonated quite much and is thinner than i would it to feel but overall it feels great sliding down the palate with a dry finish and lingering fruitiness . this one is just so refreshing . a nice addition to my palate after a long day at work .,taste,1.0,1
there was no light getting through this beer very dark black with a small tan head . the smell has dark chocolate and a very smoky hickory wood aroma with a hint of alcohol getting through . i really enjoy the taste . the smokiness reminds me of laphroig scotch like you are drinking smoked peat moss but this is dipped in dark chocolate . the mouth feel is velvety smooth with low carbonation and the flavors get more intense as it warms up . this is an over the top porter .,taste,0.9,1
pours out a blood red lacing of the dark blackness that inhabits the bottom of the wine glass.two fingers of tan suds adorn the top of this great concotion . smell is sour cherry wood oak and yeast . a very pungent yeast . when cold this beer is dry and dirty tasting . after a warm up period it mellows out and the cherry dry woody sour comes to the forefront . dark sour cherries . mouthfeel is a bit dirty but still get s cleansed by the sourness each and every sip . all in all this is a great lambic . should be on the top if they had such a thing .,taste,0.6,1
poured into glass and had very good head . light coppery color . the smell has fruity distinctions specifically pear and apricot . beer is highly carbonated and is very fruity . the bitterness is acidic probably from orange peel and as mentioned on the label a lactic fermentation . no real flavor or smell of hops noted . no distinct flavor of sweetness or malt noted . i wish there would have been more flavor spice from corriander or malt sweetness to balance the bitter fruit . drinkability is good and beer has slight warming character . overall not a bad beer but lacks some characteristics that i enjoy in belgian wits .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark orange color with little head and retention . however the orange is pumpkin orange and the color is awesome . the nose is like pumpkin pie . i smell allspice nutmeg cinnamon pumkin and vanilla extract . i like the intensity of the smell but i d like less vanilla extract . i can appreciate the pumkin spice in the beer . but there are two major problems too much spice mainly vanilla extract and i find too much hop balance as i m getting a somewhat lingering citrusy bitterness . the hop complaint is n t a super huge complaint but still valid . i aslo feel that the pumpkin flavoring of the beer just is n t very good . this beer has a somewhat sticky mouthfeel . i d like a bigger malt body to go with the pumpkin spice . somehow this beer just does n t do it for me . there is too much vanilla extract and the spices do n t mend well for me . i really was looking forward to this beer and i thank seanpacheffddefa sp . for the sample .,taste,0.3,0
awesome label like usual . this pours jet black with a thick but not really tall deep caramel colored head . beautiful color and head retention . it should be noted that the smell and taste are much better if this beer warms a little . when cold the smell is subtle and so is the taste . once it has warmed up a little you get some nice sweet and roasted smells . there s a little bitter chocolate hint in the nose too . the taste is not very sweet as you would probably expect from the title . it is bitter roasty and a little malty sweet . i liked this beer and it s definately a different take at a stout . worth the try,taste,0.6,1
brilliant orange gold color . smallish head . aroma is yeasty and spicy . a medium bodied belgian ale . malty and spicy . bright and yeasty . spices anise coriander and clove and fruit peaches apricot and bananas . well balanced . smooth tasting . its a touch sweet but there are some earthy and musty aspects to this beer as well . the alcohol is somewhat evident in the slight oiliness to the flavor and a touch of bite in the finish . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly sweet,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle the appearance is a beautiful clear golden . good amount of carbonation bubbles rising from everywhere . i got a finger head from a very aggresive pour . but it faded to zero head very fast . this is the first time i have ever poured a bud into a glass so i thought i d be generous with the first few words . the smell does n t have much to offer . i ve been on a ipa kick lately so i expected nothing from bud . i ve drank this so many times before but never once smelled it . now that i do smell it i can get that corn adjunct aroma . maybe it s just my mind but i do smell that green apple skin . taste is n t much . the more i drink the more corn i taste . i used to drink this shit constantly but now it s almost a chore . thanks a lot bas now i ca n t even get drunk for cheap . actually i can still choke it down but it is tough . mouthfeel is almost non existent which is exactly what bud wants it to be . they did a good job . drinkability is high . that s what anheuser thrives on is the drinkability . they get high marks for that just cause if you re drinking bud you re probably drinking at least a pack . if you re in school drink it up if it s free . diesel is the best you ll find at most college parties . i had this bud in my fridge . i drank enough of it to give a review and i came to the point that . . i m allergic . i sneezed a good times while trying to write this review . so my final words stay away from the swill . it ll make you sneeze and if it does n t make you sneeze it just tastes like shit . slainte .,taste,0.4,0
appearence light reddish amber in hue with a thin head on top i poured mine from a bottle into a pint glass . smell cinnamon and nutmeg are definitely present but i would characterize the smell more as mccormick allspice . taste i would definitely call this watery in comparison to what it could be the flavor did not really hit me until after i swallowed and even then it was not near what i personally would expect relative to the smell . mouthfeel decent . it has some body to it but at times it felt . chunky . drinkability i would consider tossing one of these back on special occaisons .,taste,0.8,1
pours a wonderous dark brown almost black with a nice flluffy and full brown white head that sticks about for the whole glass . smell of chocolate and roasted malt . i agree that there is something a little dairy like in the smell too . tastes of roasted chocolate malt at first and then full bodied chocolate . imagine drinking an alcoholic hot chocolate that has co in it . full mouthfeel like a liquid meal drank the ozer fine but that was all you could hope for . overall a very nice chocolatey not too sweet offering . great chocolate stout,taste,1.0,1
oz pour from vertical jewbelation box set poured into schmaltz custom tumbler . a deep brown ale thin half inch head . clings to the glass . head disappears after a few minutes as i wait for it it warm up a bit before tasting . s soy sauce dried figs molasses candy apple caramel . not super into the smell . t ahhh much better than the look or smell . delicious super malty ale . tastes of coffee dried fruits port lingering red wine vanilla . this is delicious maybe the tastiest of the series . the dominant flavor at the close seems to be vanilla bean this is a really tasty and great after dinner companion i just finished a nice big spicy meal and this really hits the spot as i get amped up for the bulls to beat the pacers tonight . amazingly it s not boozy at . my head feels it but there is nothing astringent about it and it s not that hot feeling . m this beer has a surprisingly moderate medium mouthfeel for its maltiness and high abv . it actually tastes and feels a bit sharp there is a nice refreshing carbonation to it as well . o overall this is a delicious and extremely tasting strong ale . i think this is the best in the jewbelation series . if this were regularly available i d buy it . i have a few bombers of this and the cellaring right now that i look forward to trying them next year when it gets cold out . big thumbs up on this .,taste,0.9,1
dark brown pour with hint of ruby peeking through the very bottom of the glass . nice caramel color with a tan head that sticks around quite well . smell is dark roasted malts with coffee elements and some semi sweet chocoloate or dark chocolate powder elements . slightly sweet and sticky maybe a little too sticky but other that quite pleasant . there is also some sort of fruit element i get on the finish that i didnt notice on the nose . overall palate wise its a strong roasted malt flavor with elements of coffee and caramel . true to style and decent and i would have it again but i wouldnt seek it out .,taste,0.8,1
no ribbed can for me . i guess i get no added pleasure . upping a pic soon anyway i was going to do some work on the car this evening and i know how much smoother things seem to go when you have a cold light beer by your side . i picked up a pack for about bucks . this is very similar to most macro brew lagers . light clear watery easy drinking . what makes it diffrerent is a little more beer taste than many light beers and a high alcohol like sweetness . raw beer . nothing special . you get what you pay for . great value .,taste,0.4,0
a very dark in color . some transparency when held up to the light . dark brown and clear at that point . head is tan and starts at inch then stabilizes thin for a long time . it laced the glass between where it started and where it settled . s very diacetyl in aroma . very very english smelling . reminds me of a samuel smith product from this aspect . some alcohol aroma as well . dark fruit prunes and raisins . smells like an english porter rather than an american interpretation . legit . t fruit butterscotch and malt . finish is bittersweet . a great balance of sweet and bitter that you will notice on the finish . m velvet like smooth with some alcohol warmth . i would guess it to be higher in abv than it is . d i do n t know how many of these you want to knock back in an evening . not a big beer but it can fool you into thinking that it is . overall i really like this . very british and legitimate . it has been a while since i tried some english porters this reminded me of them and may be better than some . often an american porter is not very exciting but i think they nailed it .,taste,1.0,1
a big creamy off white head . the beer itself is copper and opaque . s sweet and malty . dark malts with some fruityness . t sweet and wheaty . dark malts again maybe a hint of caramel maple or molasses . m sweet dry aftertaste almost like ginger ale without the kick . d flavorful enough to not be boring but good with food because the taste is n t overpowering .,taste,0.7,1
i ve been sitting on a couple of these for a while since they come in generous ml bottles and that s a tall order for me . the wife prefers things hoppy or sour so . anyway i figured i could start drinking this around noon on a saturday and get through it by bedtime . corked and caged this sucker opens with a mighty pop for an ris . pours nice and dark with a quickly dissipating head . leaves just a hint around the edges to remind you ir . so i forgot to finish this review and now the bottle is just about empty . good lord . gon na go ahead and finish this by saying it develops nicely as it warms with the bourbon notes really asserting themselves . i am a lot more fond of this than i was when i opened the bottle which frankly was pretty fond so let it sit for a bit . i am going to having fortified get into a fight with some local ruffians now . ivan the terrible . ivan the awesome more like .,taste,0.9,1
it s a decent beer i think it could be called a womans porter . but i would if necessay drink best on a cold night sharing it with your wife or gf . and could be something to pour with a chocolate beer that would make a very nice mix i think . i m just not impressed by this beer but alot of breckenridge to me seems to fall just a little bit compared to some of colorado s other beers like new belgium flying dog or boulder beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours a shade of cola brown with a fairly thin and slightly brown head . smells of raisins plums and toffee . fairly opaque i can hardly see anything through the glass . the flavor is relatively complex this is a dark british ale after all and it would be a shame to serve it ice cold . the first taste is a mix of fruitcake toffee apple plum and faintly hoppy flavors . subsequent sips present a definite candied fruit and dark bread character i m pleasantly surprised . i ve only had the opportunity to sample a few bottled british ales and of those i m most reminded of fuller s . i realize this is an esb but it reminds me less of that fuller s standard and more of the former . i m certainly a big fan of the but i think i might like this one even more . to be perfectly honest i d not seen this one previously and decided to snag a bottle since my local shop had only one left on the shelf . now i see why . if you enjoy esbs and dark british ales with complex flavors i highly recommend this selection . a particularly fine bottled example in the style of true real ales . delicious .,taste,1.0,1
got this in a big trade with jojomdma as an extra no less . thank heaps . from a can into a snifter appearance pours out like black motor oil . no joke . small brown noisy head quickly disappears leaving only a ring behind . jet black body with zero carbonation evident . thick looking body . unfortunately no head ring or wisp remains and leaves no lacing either . looks a little flat by the end . great thick body but a lackluster head . smell roasted malts and lots of pure chocolate and molasses . slight espresso notes and touches of black licorice as well . lots of pure chocolate and molasses here . taste roasted malts smokiness but lots of pure chocolate and molasses all over the place . notes of espresso and black licorice like in the nose but it s more about the roasted chocolate and molasses throughout . mild but lingering aftertaste on this one . palate medium full body with medium prickly carbonation . creamy enough on the palate goes down smooth a slight burn after the swallow and finishes somewhat mouth coating . overall an enjoyable and tasty stout . i see why it s so highly praised especially compared to the other chocolaty molasses flavored stouts . lots of flavor and a good body on this one . the head could use a little beefing up but a solid brew all around . thanks again for hooking me up jojo .,taste,0.9,1
this is a decent hefe . it pours a very cloudy yellow color with a bit of lace . the smell is of yeast . the beer tastes slightly fruity and grainy but the flavor is far from overpowering . the mouthfeel makes up for the lack of flavor . this is a deliciously creamy beer . it goes down easy and is a nice summer time wheat beer .,taste,0.6,1
pored from a twenty four oz . bottle this beer gave an amaizing amount of head holy shit three fingers of head that came up over the top of my mug i need a bigger mug because i ca n t fit a with this much head in it . . . about a finger . . . so much head . . . got ta love good head . smell coming off of this beer was malty chared goodness . taste was a wonderful mix of smoke and cocoa . feel very smooth i may have poured this one a little hard but it went down excellently with my sheppard s pie . i would n t session this beer it is to special to cheapen i think it needs to be a special occasions beer . excellent brew . . .,taste,0.8,1
poured from the tap at the brewery yesterday during my visit there into a clean clear pint glass . a some dark brown light comes through in front of direct light for this otherwise dark black body of a beer with minimal head . foreboding and interesting . . s minimal hops to the nose not much else after repeated sniffs . . t tastes like a basic ipa really not as well balanced as i found centennial ipa to be more hop centric and without any dark roast notes . there were some medium roast malt tastes not too much like a dark amber beer . taste is interesting challenging . . m thinner than the look suggests . i really like the feel but it is much thinner than this dark ale looks like it would likely be . . d drinkability is o.k . but i found it to be a bit too bitter to be a session beer . .,taste,0.8,1
best by jun . into a schlitz pilsner glass . a pale yellow body with perfect clarity . two fingers of white head with good retention and lacing . a very attractive beer . s apricot grass and lavender are all donated to the aroma by the noble hops . good balance of sweetness from the malt has that eku maltiness to it . exactly what i look for in this style . t classic german pale malt sweetness with sweetness that always reminds me of custard bread pudding and banana . quite minerally . hops balance out the beer excelently leaving the beer dry grassy and clean . m has a great soft full mouth feel what i imagine people are talking about when they say round . d great local lager very sessionalble . great balance wonderful delicate compexity . just a great beer with no real flaws .,taste,0.8,1
it poured very nice with moderate carbonation and a nice clingy three finger head that shrank down to about finger and held . it had an average smell . a lite mix between malt and rice . a slightly bitter malt less flavor . it had medium body and a slightly dry hop alcohol finish . overall the beer was average . i m not traveling to malta to get more but i would n t turn this down on a hot day in the sun .,taste,0.4,0
very light straw colored unnatural white head that disappears quickly . smells of cider vinegar like the inside of a keg cup and high school . tastes the same with a hint of citrus . delayed metallic aftertaste . relatively smooth up front with a dry carbonated finish . light bodied yet pretty potent at . .,taste,0.6,1
distinct odor and taste of grain . works well with the hops which come across as somewhat attenuated but appropriate for the mix . it retains an intriguing aftertaste which contains components of the grainy taste . makes one want another sip . this might get older after drinking several in a row but not during this glass anyway . all in all a good beer although not a big one . if you tend to like only big beers than this might not be for you . on the other hand if you like some variety and exploration in a session style ale this one is worth seeking out and spending some time with .,taste,0.8,1
i must say this is one of the most beautiful beer bottle label i have seen.very good lookin ml brown bottle with ancisnt standing stones in the sunset on the label . this beer is beautiful as the bottle deep slightly murky brown with a massive creamy head.wonderful . smell is ok but not exceptional some maltiness . the taste is great so smooth yet very complex.veery malty .smoky even.great . very smooth on the tongue not much carbonation. for me a very very drinkable beer. i will be buying this again guaranteed .,taste,1.0,1
i came into this beer with good expectations . i usually like sam adams products . poured a clear straw yellow with minimal head . smell was of faint hops . the taste was muted with the finish falling flat . i wanted more complexity and it just was n t there . it was fairly drinkable and probably a favorite for anyone who wants a mild beer that is relatively easy to pound .,taste,0.4,0
a a bright peach colored amber and slightly cloudy . s sweet and fruity . hints of cherry and spice t tangy slighty sour cherry a first . the cherry is replaced with a wonderful malty flavor that turns into a nutty aftertaste that hangs on until you sip again . m refreshing with plenty of carbonation d i have had this beer many times in bottles but never on tap. let me tell you it s a whole new beer . in bottle form i can do one or two on tap i could drink all day . this beer proves why draght is better .,taste,0.9,1
a dark black and pours a huge foamy head that surprised me by how quick it grew and how long it stuck around i mean it is still there and it left awesome lacing down the glass . s smells like a wet drunk dog . there is a faint tobacco scent but other than that it smells just like a wet drunk dog . t burnt cigar and charcoal are the characteristics most defining in this brew which is a welcome relief from the typical chocolate and molasses flavors you get from a stout . the aftertaste is very earthy and still leaves a burnt wood taste in the mouth for a very long period of time . basically this is a taste that keeps on giving . m at first the alcohol is very strong and almost over powering but it mellows out as you continue to consume . the flavors blend well with the mouth feel which is mostly gritty and earthy but good to swallow . d at first i thought it would be a little hard to swallow with the smell being so bad and the alcohol being very present but it really does mellow out and becomes a lot more drinkable as time goes on . i suggest watching out for the quick rising head and let it air out for about minutes before you take your first sip .,taste,0.9,1
pour is from the bottle to a pint glass . appearance pour is an orange coppery color and comes with a and finger head that is slightly off white and creamy head fades relatively quickly to a full and un even skim and leaves a pretty full curtain of lacing down the sides of the glass body is pretty clear and shows strong carbonation bubbling throughout . smell not especially strong but smells of lightly toasted grains and there s definitely a sweeter malty backing . taste very malty and sweet almost butterscotch in flavor there is also a bready quality to it as well that gives it some substance and compliments the sweetness quite well faint hints of some light hoppy bitterness are way in the back and they have just the slightest flavors of light citrus to them overall a great tasting beer and i m kind of impressed by this one probably my second favorite sa selection led by the summer ale . mouthfeel a smooth body that is certainly creamy the strong carbonation manages to continue to create a liveliness to the thicker body and there is also a fair coating that is left over the roof of the mouth . drinkability i could easily get through several of these it s really a nice tasting beer with that butterscotch sweetness and the complimenting flavors the abv is also pretty manageable at a lower . .,taste,0.9,1
a this pours a beautiful reddish amber with a dissipating white head and some nice lacing . s smells like a great ipa lots of piney and citrusy hops . reminds me a lot of minute t the hops do n t really come through . this beer has a surprisingly strong malt character with hints of dryness around the edges . m this has a great smooth and full but not heavy feel . d this is a good drink .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip . a pours a cloudy burnt sienna with one finger of off white head that throws a ton of lace . s caramel some banana and bubblegum esters a bit of spice and earthiness . unable to make out any coriander . t fruity esters of banana and bubblegum play off against a backdrop of caramel and golden raisin . tolerably sweet with a low level of hop bitterness at the edge of perception . alcohol unfortunately makes itself known with a rather boozy presence that does n t fit well with the rest of the beer . m soft and creamy with a rather full body resulting from the warming alcohol . d while lately i ve found the imperial style x where style x is traditionally a light quaffable beer rather annoying i d been wondering how sam adams would pull off a really big wit . although this beer has several enjoyable elements i found the alcohol a bit messy boozy even for a weizenbock to my taste . worth a try but not something i d regularly revisit .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle served in a standard pint . poured a light translucent copper with a half inch loose off white head that dissipates into a thin skim with frothy edges . weird nose caramel and chemicals . taste consistent with nose with the addition of a skunky quality pretty gross . mouthfeel is light medium with a medium background effervescence . pretty terrible could n t even finish it . this is my second bottle so either it s a bad batch or a bad beer . maybe i ll try it again down the road . i m going to have to dump the rest of this one out .,taste,0.3,0
a pours quite nearly black . head is solidly brown with a slight reddish tint as well . head is one finger reduces to almost nothing . lots of lacing . s smell is the standard smells of chocolate and coffee . i am also getting a bit of a tobacco aroma . t this is one of the tastist and most layered beers i ve ever tasted . it s at the very start sweet like milk chocolate but it gets more bitter with a burnt coffee and bitter chocolate flavor set playing off each other . hop are mild until the finish where they come through with an herbal and ever so slightly citrusy punch . the finish with the roasted malts and the hops coming together like that really pushes it up for me . m it is smooth but it s not quite as creamy as i d like for the style . finish is nearing dry . o one of my new favorites for the style . i really enjoyed how they let the big flavors of roasted malt and hops play off each other . really really spot on .,taste,1.0,1
poured in a tulip glass . dark black in color with a brown long lasting foamy head . aromas of raisons roast chocolate . sweet syrup . starts off with a sweet grainy but also smooth texture . i begin to get brown sugar roasted almonds and dark chocolate . i like how this one start off and i dont know if i can even taste oysters . finishes with a dark raost chocolate and a semi sweet cloying after taste . the pellet is left wanting more and it calls for a great bucket of steam oysters . i would love to get another one of these . i personally think it falls under a stout from the roasty ness . hardly any alcohol detected in this one .,taste,0.9,1
pours an abundance of tan head with frothy bubbles everywhere . active body . strong lace . the foam releases an aroma of strongly roasted malts with chocolate and molasses not far behind . dark and malty up front . big chewy creamy body . hops blast through the malts midway through and the hoppy bitterness lingers after you swallow . boozy warmth joins in at the end as well . not in love with the balance of flavors here here . a decent effort but even if this were available in nyc i ca n t see myself purchasing it when beers like fbs are still on the shelves .,taste,0.6,1
pours black with a crme head . malty coffee nose . just an insane flavor . a mass of thick coffee with a firm malty backbone . intense but not overdone at all . just a great flavor ride . feel is smooth on liquid . even better than i remember it being on tap .,taste,1.0,1
i recently tried the melbourn bro . apricot beer . when i poured the beer into my glass it had a very thin head that disappeared before i had the beer completely poured . it smells very sweet and bitter at the same time . i was shocked at first when i took a sip of it because i was n t expecting a carbonated feel in my mouth . it was of a bittersweet tingle . the color of the beer is very appealing . as the type of person i am i really do n t like a very strong aftertaste in my mouth . the aftertaste is about like apricots that have been soaked in white lightning . it is however a beer that will seem to take a lot of getting used to to drink . after about half of the bottle you can get used to the tingle that you get in every sip . i like a fruity beer and would recommend this beer to women who are n t to crazy about reqular beers .,taste,0.6,1
a a very light colored brew . i poured a bit into a glass and it didnt seem to have much head on it . not any noticable lacing on the glass . s this smells alot like sparkling wine . the spices give it a nice but not overpowering scent . t i love it . not sure what the spices are but they deliver an excellent balance with the wheat . the aftertaste is even better . it reminds me of peaches with spices on it . m very bubbley but theres not too much to it . pretty dry . d verrry drinkable . i could easily pound a sixer no questions asked . this in my opinion is one of the better tasting beers i have ever had . im only a college student so i havent had access to a plethora or beers but this one is near the top of my list . combine the flavor with a very cool looking bottle and it becomes one of the beers i will definitely be purchasing again .,taste,1.0,1
poured dark amber into a chalice . cream colored head is shortlived receding to just a ring that lasted through the whole beer . the smell us very sweet with notes of raisins and a touch of floral alcohol but not too much . taste is complex and comes in waves . dried cherry more raisins prune then a final hop bitterness that is subtle but noticable in it s contrast to everything that s come before . only real criticism is that the carbonation is a bit over the top . i think moderate to high carbonation is appropriate for the style but there s a bit too much bite great bsda nonetheless .,taste,1.0,1
on cask at the ct real ale fest v. cloudy dark ruddy red in my sample glass with a thin cap of head . aroma is lots of caramel some grainyness and a vague earthy hops . big caramel maltyness i mean really good and malty . slightly grainy with lots of residual sweetness . nice hop bitterness as well as a perfect earthy hop flavor . ends malty sweet with some hop notes . one of the best irish reds ive ever had . ive had it both on tap and cask . cant mess with the cask version . damn near perfect .,taste,1.0,1
friend from michigan visiting us which made the beer choice easier at the wine cellar . pours a dark brown copper mahogany maroon color with decently thick head . sweet caramel and boozy whiskey combination of smells . malty caramel boozy taste nice and warming . bit syrupy feel as others have noted only down side of this beer . can taste the alcohol but not overwhelming . definitely a good brew that i would get again .,taste,0.9,1
i enjoyed this beer today in a pint glass out of a oz . bottle from the brewmaster s collection mix pack . it looked delicious and dark with a robust white head . the malts were apparent in the nose and there was a hint of rich fruit as well . the taste is the star of the show is this brew . the people i tried it with all recognized the uncommonly long blooming finish that this beer has . the beer is extraordinarily well balanced and enjoyable to drink . i m usually not quite this enthusiastic about sam adams brews but the people at the boston beer co. have a real winner with this lager .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle . brewed february . classy label . . abv . er . pours out to a nearly opaque very dark brown forming a small tan head despite a vigorous pour . poor retention and absent lacing . carbonation is mild . the aroma is predominated by black coffee a ton of vanilla caramelized and burnt sugar and deeply roasted grains . very nice aroma . medium thin body and stinging mouthfeel . hrmmm . the taste is odd . it s sour and i think i better gobble this up before it gets any more sour as it s barely tolerable now . perhaps it s just a bad bottle . not sweet at all and not stoutish at all this reminds me of the reaper ale with the wierd sourness . i ll have to revisit this as this must be a bad batch see jetsbeer review which was also feb . for now i ll call it as i see it .,taste,0.3,0
pours from a can . drank it just for the review . nice clear golden coulour . no head or very this white head . no distinct odour are perceptible . grainy on the mouth difficult to taste the hops . very thin mouthfell . undistingable from other canadian lager .,taste,0.3,0
i just finished an amazing tasting including troeg s splinter red gold russian river consecration noel de calabaza voodoo love child and stille nacht . troeg s gold was best in show . appearance was a medium gold color with an abundant bright white head long lasting smell is musty and very farmhouse esque you can smell the brett also notes of sour apple and fruit are evident . oak is also a minor backbone smell taste is amazing sour fruit and apple are abundant followed by a lasting tart splash of brett . the oak is nicely hidden and this beer is far to palatable for abv . all in all very balanced between the sour tart and the sweet fruit of the triple . mouth feel is good there is a lot of carbonation followed by an intense drying of the mouth not the driest beer i have had but definitely up there drinkability too good . this beer hides the alcohol far too well and just pleases every sense . this beer along with splinter red is worth its weight in gold . fresh it is amazing and i have got more in the cellar . in my opinion today troeg s has moved from a very competent brewery to an elite brewery . job very well done .,taste,1.0,1
how do i start this review . i am well aware that the real beer connoisseur s will be put off by this but i will state my case for this beer as best i can when i am in the mood to pound some beer and am short in pocket i love this beer . it does n t give me a bad hangover it s not as bloating or as filling as regular bud but gives you that same rock n roll buzz.it is a great summer at the beach beer as it is easy going down and you wo n t get too f up.i guess it s charm is it s not offensive in any way it s not too hoppy it s not too malty it s just right the way american beers we were brought up on were meant to be . in fact it s not to anything . that is why some people love it and some people hate it . thanks,taste,0.4,0
this beer is a spin on the typical ipa found in your local liquor store . dogfish brews the beer for minutes hence the name and creates a good tasting beer with an above average alcohol content . min brewing . abv . while i do not like most ipa s dogfish s distinct taste seperates them from the rest of the field with a non ipa lover s ipa beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours a golden yellow with a two finger white head . aroma is of barley and malt with some hops mixed in . taste is malty and bitter aftertaste is like stale cereal grains . carbonated mouthfeel but otherwise average texture . not recommended as a session beer .,taste,0.3,0
a the corked bottle opened with a crack but fortunately did not overflow out of bottle . color is like a dark cherry wood with good carbonation and head that disappeared quickly . s smell is not overwhelming . caramel yeast and pine . t sweet at first . different than the smell with a dark fruit flavor . m very thin . smooth and not as carbonated as expected . o i do n t have the most experience in dubbels but i was slightly disappointed . expected something bolder out of this collaboration . good beer with a cool story but i probably will not buy it again in the near future .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to markgugs for this one . a pours black with ruby highlights and a two finger foamy head . little lacing . s light smell of chocolate and roasted malts with a bit of oak aroma . t a strong metallic taste with moderate bitterness . little chocolate coffee or other typical stout flavors to be found . m medium bodied with moderate high carbonation . a bit fizzy yet creamy on the swallow . d not unpleasant but not very good either . i m thinking that this bottle is just oxidized but until i can confirm this with another bottle my recommendation is to pass .,taste,0.4,0
not bad if you like shirley temples . i first bought this beer because the woman on the label looks like my mum . take from that what you will . it has a great golden look to it and smells like someone just sat on a packet of strawberries so there is a lot of promise here . it s not bad for a foofoo beer either . pete s wicked do n t do a bad job its easy on the palate a little too sweet but you can drink quite a bit of it before getting sick of it . its refreshing taste is quite zesty and uplifting almost verging on alcho pop . the mouthfeel drinkability is quite like your buttwiper beer but the taste lets you forget about that . try it out .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark golden copper color with dark ruby edges and a one finger yellowish beige head that quickly settles into a thick lasting ring . sporadic spots of lacing left behind . slightly spicy sweet malt aroma with hints of rye caramel and toffee as well as faint spicy hops . medium bodied with a crisp spicy hop presence up front that lingers over the sweet malts into a slightly dry finish . the hop character up front is spicy and only slightly bitter providing a nice dryness that compliments the sweeter notes . lots of sweet malt with hints of rye caramel toffee nut and biscuit . really well balanced and quite quaffable .,taste,0.8,1
a clear copper brew poured into a pint glass at the happy gnome in st. paul mn . the head is modest but a full fluffy white cap with stubborn lacing throughout . the aroma on this rye induced ipa suggests fair grapefruit hop with some elusive biscuity grain quality . the taste announces sharp citrus and sweet caramel apple with a distinct earthiness that approaches peat maybe piny . hard to specifically identify the rye here but certainly there is a unique blend of orange grapefruit bite with grainy herbal pleasantries . hops dominate this mid bodied beauty a very nice ipa with an interesting edge . fairly drinkable and easily recommended for the hop lovers .,taste,0.9,1
ounce bottle no date shown on the bottle or label . served in a pint glass the beer pours dark brown with about a half inch off white head . head retention and lacing are both decent . aroma is mostly raspberries with a bit of strawberries and chocolate noticable too . the fruit aroma smells artificial like candy or syrup even though the bottle says natural flavor was added . with that being said it does smell nice to me . unfortunately this beer goes downhill from there . it tastes like bad fruit cola with a bit of chocolate added to it . mouthfeel body is light and it s watery . moderate carbonation . drinkability would be better if i liked the taste of the beer more . however it s really not hard to drink at all . i did n t care for this beer too much . i ll have to revisit this one in the future but i wo n t be trying this again anytime soon .,taste,0.4,0
clear bottle with the code ja lasered on the back . served at just over fridge temperature in a pint glass . appearance crystal clear straw gold supporting a durable snow white crown that hangs around for several minutes . there s good sturdy lacing that sticks to a few areas in the glass . smell fortunately this macro does n t exhibit the usual cloying sweet cooked vegetable nose that is so off putting for some beers of the style . instead a definite malt presence comes forth slightly followed by a grainy cereal like aroma . taste aside from the finishing sweetness the beer is definitely well balanced yet unremarkable . the use of adjuncts has completely smokescreened any true malt or hop character but it s really easy and approachable . i m happy that even while this warms up in a glass it never becomes offensive like many or most macro lagers from the big boys . mouthfeel drinkability definitely high marks for mouthfeel as its carbonation is completely restrained yet purposeful . it remains good throughout the time in the mouth and the swallow is easy . this would not suck as a thirst quencher come a hot day behind a mower .,taste,0.6,1
some pineapple aroma as it pours in the glass . a very murky brown with almost no head . some over ripe fruit comes through as i swirl the glass . alcohol is the first impression followed by an assertive malt and ending with just a slight bitterness . carbonation is low and the mouthfeel is light and smooth . not very drinkable even for abv . this one is different from a previous bottle i opened and did not review tyranena may have some quality control issues . i have another bottle and i ll re review after i ve tried it .,taste,0.7,1
second time i have had this beer rather happy with it for the price . a dark brown poured into a pint glass the head disappears quickly leaving just a black . not as dark as many stouts but definitely darker then some porters i have had . s cherries chocolate are the strongest slight fig bit maybe my nose is being weak tonight t cherries chocolate coffe vanilla raisins . slightly sour almost made me think it had early signs of infection . m very light no thickness at all . good for a porter would have been disappointed if it were a stout o if price were a category this would be scoring much higher it is a well made distinct beer but not perfect or exciting . just a good beer,taste,0.8,1
i had to review this beer . burnt cranberry color thick and oily light bubbles sappy center . light and firm head . nose of dark berries tons of seeds . fig newtons to dried strawberries to chocolate dipped grain . a biscuity body drizzled in fruity burnt boozey caramel spread finishing dark bitter chocolate . a touch of robitussen enters as it warms thats fine its the best tasting robitussen i ever drank . excellent ale . do n t need really more than z a sitting either .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a nice amberish brown with a little white head s hops sugar a touch of malt corn t hops more hops hops finishes with a little malt and sweet but not too sweet m really smooth easy to drink d wow its really hard to detect the extra alcohol here. be careful with this one a really solid dipa,taste,1.0,1
another great one . poured into my crystal mug the beer looks a rich red mahogany brown with a nice creamy beige head building . this head seems to stick around for a while . the smell announces definitely some fruits and caramel with honey . very attractive and not overbearing . taking the first sip you will be in for a pleasant surprise . very decent plum fig little apple up front introduced by a nice prickly feel do to good carbonation . it almost needs this prickliness to bring out all the flavor . this is followed by caramel and honey malts . at the end this abundance of flavors is being checked by a great selection of hops with leaves a nice bittersweetness to prepare for the next sip . very drinkable medium bodied beer just how i love it . great job ommegang,taste,1.0,1
this beer is very aromatic tasty and fullbodied . this is definitely a must have for ipa and beer lovers alike . the color and aroma suuplement the taste of this beer tremendously . i recommend enjoying this beer in a pint class or less seeing as it is a slow dri ker and the alcohol content is plenty for any beer .,taste,1.0,1
i think this beer took me by surprise because i ve not been overly impressed with the mactarnahan s i ve had in the past so this one is really pretty good and i m happy with it . it pours a good maltball colored head that now toward the end of my stein has resided to a thick lace . it s dark and beautiful . i do n t get too much aroma off of it though . maybe i m congested or something i m just not getting any interesting smell from my beer . but it tastes quite nice . a lot sweeter than i expected and it has a pretty straightforward creamy chocolate flavor that i think is very enjoyable . i can taste just enough hops to give it backbone . the brew s not real thick but it s not too thin either . i d definitely drink it again .,taste,0.8,1
bottled on . very excited to try this as i ve been on an esb kick lately . served in a fuller s traditional english pint glass at just over fridge temperature . appearance on a wickedly rough pour we get a caramel amber color . very clear with just an inch of bone white head . lacing is minimal . smell otter creek s signature hop profile think alpine ale which outweighs the biscuity malt character you might expect from an esb . there is some bread but the floral hop notes run roughshod over it . taste what begins as a bready malt laced impression collapses into a sharp oversteeped tea like infusion . nothing like a traditional esb this is a disappointment . three months and this beer tastes like it went bad . mouthfeel drinkability good carbonation but it goes down a bit too harshly and the ingredients taste out of balance . i ll stick to fuller s for this style .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at horsebrass . pint looks deliciously dense and rich . very slight ring of foam crowns the top has no interest in lasting . a textured brown liquid body smells sweet warm and earthy . mild hop edges frame the smell . taste is very smooth and somewhat mild for a strong ale . pleasant malt and orchard tastes . low carbonation and nice body make for a very drinkable ale surely this is a winter delight .,taste,0.7,1
appearance opaque black . head is light tan ecru lighter than one might expect in a roasty stout . head remains at about inch for at least several minutes . smell light and sweet . maybe a slight hint of golding hops but just a hint . taste sweet and chocolatey . the roast flavor is a nice support for the sweetness and not at all biting . wait . just a hint of bite at the end of the sip more of an aftertaste really . mouthfeel nice and light for how sweet it is this beer is not at all syrupy . carbonation is prominent but not overwhelming . drinkability quite easy drinking the smooth chocolate flavor makes it go down real easy .,taste,0.9,1
appearance black and mostly opaque it definitely fits the stout bill . smell mackeson xxx does n t smell like beer . it smells like irish coffee dark roast coffee milk and a little alcohol . and i think i caught some dark fruit in there . very inviting aroma . taste again the irish coffee flavor with hints of dark chocolate and a very smooth finish . i could drink this for dessert it s sweet but not overly so i can still tell it s a beer . mouthfeel my only criticism of this beer is that it seemed a little overly carbonated . it s very thick and the carbonation takes away from my enjoyment of that but not too much . drinkability even on an empty stomach i can only handle one of these . it s so thick and filling that it could be a meal by itself but that s part of what it means for a beer to be a stout so the fact that it s filling wo n t adversely affect the rating in this category . overall i think this is my new favorite beer . thanks to all who recommended it to me .,taste,0.9,1
just had this at a neighbors house my choices of beers were either keystone light or this . naturally i picked the micro the smell was not a whole lot to write home about just an average light malt beer with very little hoppiness . can not comment on color being that i had this out of the bottle taste not a whole lot going on it tasted almost like toast bread . and that was it . no real flavor in this beer . unless i wanted to collect this bottle for whatever reason or it was a tradition i have grown up with to drink this around groundhog day i would for no reason buy this beer . but hey still better than some alternatives .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a clear pale orange color . a creamy two finger white head rises on first pour but recedes to a small ring in an instant . a light watery film of lace is left behind . s syrupy piny tree sap aromas . a strong bitterness . t a soapy oily pine flavor . kind of pin sol like . a harsh bitterness with a lot of alcohol . very astringent . m d a medium body that is sticky syrupy soapy and oily . low on the carbonation . lots of burning alcohol . a big beer that is hard to sip on . i am not enjoying this all that much . huge pine and tree sap flavors with tons of alcohol . no nuance and just hard to drink . not something i would recommend .,taste,0.4,0
belgian style yeti ml . . abv brewer great divide brewing company style imperial stout glass crystal mug appearance a billowing mocha head of foam and turbulent ebony body below makes this one hell of a good looking beer . aroma espresso roasted malts and dark chocolate all the way . not subtle but it does n t have to be to please my nose . taste . and now for the taste test . i do n t know quite what to expect it looks and smells like a stout but i should be tasting some belgian yeast as well . well there s no denying this one has the usual stout characteristics espresso those roasted toasted malts walnuts dark chocolate lactose and molasses . but just about mid sip an awkward spicy fruit flavor juts in . mouthfeel just like the rest of the yeti series this one is thick creamy foamy and smooth . harmony unfortunately there s more cacophony than harmony here . the otherwise excellent yeti stout is hobbled by a halfhearted burst of belgian yeast . sometimes these crossbred combinations work . but here both styles are diminished . would i get it again . no . i ll stick with the other yetis . bottled july served october price . at whole foods nyc,taste,0.6,1
had on tap at max s taphouse baltimore max s description of stones vertical epic was just dark belgian ale . i was n t too sure what to think before it came to me . but i was not thinking porter . and then i saw it . dark as night creamy tan head . porter overcame my mind . chocolate came through on the nose with not much else . then the taste . definitely some chocolate vanilla and little spice . could use more spice to break up the chocolate . i would expect a little more hoppy bitterness from stone but not too much to over power everything just enough to pull everything together . the beer was not too heavy or too light . i would not call it a belgian . maybe when sitting in a cellar it will round out better but for now it is a porter . with that note i normally do not like porters . usually a porter has the burnt taste to it . the ve did not . it was sweet and delicious . although one was enough . not something to have a night of . especially at . . i think i will try to go and grab a couple of bottles this is a beer that should be really good on a cold night in the winter . i am thinking christmas time .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle . older bottle backs . it pours a clear red with a foamy tan head . it smells like cherry drink mixed with malt syrup interesting combo . it is kind of intoxicating though in all its oddness . def not traditional here . the flavor is okay . definitely reminds me of bell s lager with a shot of caramel sauce and a hint of fruitiness . the hops provide a nice spiciness but i think the beer is n t well rounded enough . like it was too sweet of a recipe and they just threw an extra touch of hops in there to try to level it it does n t have the smoothness from front to back that a truly greatly crafted doppelbock has . an odd doppelbock but it has a nice smell and tastes okay .,taste,0.6,1
i grabbed a bottle of the double dog in a whim today i was out grabbing big beers to age and decided what the hell . ive had it a few times before and always found it delightful . it tastes maltier than i remember one of the thickest imperial pales i can remember . the ibus are high a stated but the hops are not as powerful as the number would make you think . the . etoh is big and probably not the best choice for my evening of chopping firewood and studying biochemistry . that said its a splendid beer . fit for snooty functions child births and final exams .,taste,1.0,1
a bit darker than your typical belgian tripel bordering on a deep amber the creamy lace is enticing . fruity aroma major peach action with estery pineapple in the back . yeast and malt come in a creamy nutty sweetness to the nose . the esters are showy right off the bat very fruity with semi tropical fruit and peach . thick maltiess restrains the crispness very sweet . a lovely ale even though it strays away from the modern day tripel qualities .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear super dark brown with a fast dying tan head . smell is all malt with a strong cracker scent and some quite a bit of toasted grain scent . taste is very sweet with a big grain flavor like nordic flatbread with honey on it . to sum up the flavor it is carbonated unfermented munich lager wort . mouthfeel is ok. not real drinkable this is another one of these alcohol free beers that are basically carbonated wort plus fizz . i m going to pitch yeast in the rest of these and see what i can make .,taste,0.4,0
a well made german lager . pours out to a medium golden orange color with a nice inch head of fome . some lace . medium low levels of carbonation . aromas of bread and dough cross the nose with some maltiness and grain notes . even a touch of honey . nice . taste is straightforward and direct . no hidden or overly complex flavors here folks . malts wood grain husk a note of bread and dough . again quite nice . the mouthfeel is uneventful with little carbonation making it to the tongue . a step above water otherwise . drinkability is ok this is a good beer but i ca n t see myself drinking it in quantity . worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
appearance reddish brown hue . there is a very good head and lace a little more than two fingers . smell the aroma is faint but mainly smells of roasted grain . taste a great sweet malt taste that is roasted but not burnt . mouthfeel medium bodied . drinkability i liked it was good with a variety of foods .,taste,0.8,1
good beer . has a maple aroma when poured . medium carbonation tastes like autumn . slightly sweet almost fruity . medium hops and a mild malty taste . crisp beer with a tad bit too much watery and metallic aftertaste . with more grains this could be a righteous beer .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a slightly hazy gold with an ok head that dissipates quickly . s slightly tart alcohol yeasty . good . t wow disappointing paint thinner is not a good taste . a little yeasty as well . was hoping for much more . m not overly carbonated or thin decent here . d well i would go with a no compared to other barley wines i have had even though the bottle calls it a golden . perhaps let this one age a few years and see if the paint thinner goes away and it cools down .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours an incredibly dark brown that appears to be black at first glance . completely opaque with absolutely no light penetration . it s brown head starts out an inch thick and fades away to a small ring around the edge of the glass . smell has the traditional banana clove and bubblegum covered by a heavy layer of roasted malt chocolate peppery spiciness and dark fruits . stunning in it s complexity with a touch of raw alcohol just under the surface . taste rich and tart with many layers of complexity and flavors . the expected banana and clove are there only to be supplanted by rich chocolate caramel and coffee notes . peeling back another layer reveals a bunch of fruity flavors apple plum black currant and raison . another layer is the lightly toasted biscuity grain flavor . wrapped around all of those is a steady but restrained spiciness which has a lively peppery touch . amazing . mouthfeel medium in body with a low amount of carbonation . i d like to see a bit more . finishes with a spicy shot of alcohol . drinkability damn good for it s strength . while the name implies that it s primarily a cold weather brew i could put down a few of these in any season . i think the head size and it s retention and the lack of carbonation have something to do with it s age and the long trip it made to my doorstep . a thank you goes out to davo for sending me this one .,taste,1.0,1
a s pours a light amber with a finger of eggshell colored head . smells mostly of malt and some yeast . no hops coming through on the nose . t m light malt and citrus hops on the front as the hop bitterness grows so does the alcohol burn on the malt . the mouthfeel is medium bodied however the hops sort of bite a little more than expected so as it warms it can be a little unappealing . o overall a decent session ipa if its available around you the somewhat aggressive hop characters in the hop presence may turn off some drinkers but for a hot summer day this brew really hits the spot . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
poured into my ommegang snifter . pours a caramel color with ruby highlight s . fizzy heading that fizzed out completely and left no lacing at all . smell is heavy with malt . some undertones of tartness and cherries . taste is malty as hell then soothes out into a beautiful cherry middle . finish into a dry hot booze on the breath a little heavy . mouth is full bodied and warms the palte with that warm boozy feel . needs some swirling though to bring up some carbonation . drink is good . a little dissappointing seeing how this was such a highly rated beer . i was n t all that impressed .,taste,0.8,1
vintage . consumed in may . a medium reddish brown with plenty of creamy head . s lots of sweet malts and some fruitiness as well slight earthy woodiness . t very very sweet . the malts had blended perfectly together and there was the tiniest bit of tartness to it in a good way . m pretty full with moderate carbonation . d definitely a sipper but one i was very glad to enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
visited triumph in new hope and enjoyed the dunklelwiesen and the scotch ale . both are excellent . the scotch hit me like a ton of bricks and got me sitting up straight . very dark with huge tan colored head . probably the bigest head i ve seen without wanting to complain . the foam hung around for a while but not much lacing . smells of chocolate . initial taste is sourness . unexpected and shocking but very enjoyable . sourness shock fades and is followed by strong smoky sweet flavors . being a cask conditioned ale it had light carbonation this one has a bit too little carbonation and light to medium body . as with other triumph brews this one has a very smooth light creamy feel which is nicer with more this is an intense beer but very likeable .,taste,0.9,1
this dubbel on lees poured out a deep brown with some red hues almost mahogony in color . i was dissapointed in the nose it was very subtle and almost non exsistent . there was a bit of malt sweetniess and some floral tones from the yeast but not very big at all . it had a deep full flavored malt aspect that you would expect from a dubbel with a subtle complexity to it . yeast and hop characters were there but very removed making the palate search for them . i would expect a bit more balance and upfront complexity from a former trappist brew . the finish was clean and smooth with a malty sweetness and some lingering yeast this may have been from an aggressive pour the bartender poured up my first glass and was a bit rough with it . overall the beer was good but i wanted more its trappist cousins are superior . it was also a bit sticky on the palate although it did mellow out as it was able to breathe and open up . for this guy make sure you use the proper glass and if you are not into big malt then you need to be in the right mood to tackle a ml .,taste,0.7,1
picked this up as i ve been looking for more flanders red ale . poured out of a corked and caged ml into a merlot wine glass no beer glasses yet . it s a rusty reddish dark brown with a light head and minimal lacing . smells of oak and berries drifted out of the glass . the beer has a red wine like taste with a bit of sour flavor . the sourness in this is n t all that complex nor very strong . i personally like a more sour taste out of a flemish red . feels really good in your mouth bubbly and a bit frothy .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at spinnerstown hotel poured into a goblet glass from the hand pump . a smooth deep chocolate brown black with little opacity . the head is fizzy solid and one finger head . there is more carbonation present than the dark richness would lead you to expect . lacing is substantial spotty but attractive and enduring . the aroma is some roasted chocolate scent with the cherry tartness poking through . there is a tiny bit of brett farmhouse funk in the nose but not enough to give itself away casually . the aroma is the one aspect of this beer that i actually found weak . especially once tasting it i would have appreciated a strong upfront aroma . the first sip is a blast of sour cherry over top dark cocoa flavors . as you take progressive drinks and the glass warms the sourness becomes less overwhelming but does endure through the entirety of ever quaff . there are some complex layers going on including chocolate and caramel sweetness licorice cloves burnt malts roast and the lingering hay grass like quality the mouthfeel is a bit thin and could benefit from some chewiness and density with this degree of flavor complexity . if you are into sours this is a drinkable ale . the alcohol while present does n t intrude and it is not particularly hard hitting despite being hefty . unique and tasty but also definitely a taste to be acquired .,taste,0.8,1
pours a light yellow . big white frothy bottles . smells like musty earth with a bit of peppery spiciness and . egads . the salt . the salt aroma flavor of this beer is unique . and not for me tastes earthy with kind of a moldy lightly peppery aftertaste that might be pleasant were it not for the salt . kind of like a bracing brackish seawater overtone that does n t do it for me . mouthfeel is light and fluffy . not a bad base but i ca n t take the salt .,taste,0.4,0
from my homeboy in alaska . akbelgianbeast. i sooo appreciate the chance to try this one. and so did my local homeboys . thanks frank. this was enjoyed a while back at eric s house and poured into my small la trappe glass . of course . very dark brown. pretty murky. no real head to speak of. but what is there is a fairly dark tan. chocolate and oak sorta jumped out of the glass at me. i was surprised at how the pie spices were used with a judicious hand. cinnamon and allspice are there but are no where near as much as most pumpkin monstrosities . flavor has a bit more clove than the nose . and some vanilla comes out more. again some cocoa helps meld the spices together. good dark malt sweetness that works very well. the body seemed on the light side. but what do i know . i was pretty happy with this one . . i rarely like porters. and pretty much ca n t stand pumkin beers. and almost always hate beers with pumpkin spices . yet this one came through and was very drinkable yet i never would have appreciated an entire . . fucking thankful frank sent it here . and damn glad i had a few good fellas to share it with . edit wow . . i feel a bit bad about my review . i am rarely on the low side. but damn . pumpkin spices just do n t belong in beer . maybe i need to bring a pie or a smoked turkey to the next tasting and break out the non oaked version thanks again frank . you re a good ba .,taste,0.9,1
to be honest i wasnt sure what to expect out of this beer and i bought it mainly just to try another russian river . great head and leaves nice lacing . a golden yellow color with lots of bubbles . the smell is of grass and lemons this would be a great summer brew . the taste is lemon alcohol and slight biscuit . the alcohol is definitely but almost in a good way and is covered pretty well for the most part .,taste,0.7,1
i have had coors light countless times . poured into pint glass . nothing special with this beer . very drinkable but not much flavor . the colder you drink this beer the better . i like to stick them in the freezer for a little bit just dont forget them great for hot summer days after cutting the grass or some other chore .,taste,0.4,0
this was a really sweet beer . not as sweet as lindemans framboise . the color was a hazy watered down orangish color . the smell was that of fresh peaches . it was very clean smelling . the taste was also very clean with a mild peach taste and a slight sourness and acidic taste . a most enjoyable drink . im not a big fan of the sweet drinks but this one isnt too sweet and that makes it an agreeable dessert drink .,taste,0.9,1
served out of a can which i was glad to see more breweries moving towards cans . good smooth porter with a lot of chocolate taste and a lot of residual sweetness perhaps from the toasted coconut . not sure when the coconut is added to the brew but i might guess at the end to give it the sweetness but this would require filtering to make sure no yeast went to work on the new sugar . this beer goes for a pack on the island but it is quite good .,taste,0.9,1
blood red cloudy pour with a head that was a couple of inches thick . the aroma was sweet hazelnuts flowery hops and a musty leathery funk . the taste is very powerful with a malty and hoppy punch to your face that makes you sit up and take notice . a very complex series of flavors is found here as each sip starts off as an innocent mixture of sweet dark skinned fruits and ends up as a roasty peppery tobacco juice that makes your head spin . just an incredible beer that shows what we had been missing for nearly years in georgia .,taste,0.8,1
this beer was first put in front of me by a good friend of mine i had never even heard of it but then as of now i have beed inroduced to some very good beers thank you susan . must say the smell did not impress me much but the look the taste the drinkability was amazing to me .since then i have tried many a good great and not so great beers with my friend and niebor she trylu saved me from bad beer this beer as well as other from saranac.should be tried in my opipion .,taste,1.0,1
it is golden in color with low to moderate carbonation and a moderate sized head . this beer has a hoppy aroma and contains about . alcohol by volume . tsingtao has a good body and a pleasing malt flavor with a light bitter hop finish . what you taste first with tsingtao beer is the sweet grainy flavor from the malts . this taste is a little bit bisquity and a little bit like rice with other flavors that seems like a touch of honey has been added . this is followed by the crisp taste of hops .,taste,0.3,0
poured this beer from a oz . bottle . the beer was warmed at room temperature for minutes before opening . i initially drank the beer over dinner an earthy beef and lentil soup but finished it by itself . appearance the beer poured a clear yellow with a moderate white head . smell the initial sensation is one of peaches or maybe apricots with a little vanilla and spicy hint . taste the beer surprised me given the alleged style biere de garde . the beer is decidedly tart and sour with a little bit of spiciness . there is a sweet component that is generally overshadowed by the tartness . it resembles a lemonade or certain champagnes . mouthfeel the beer is smooth with moderate body . drinkability generally easy drinking considering the tartness . overall this is n t a bad beer . my complaint is that it does n t seem to fit the style in my opinion . i was expecting a bit more earthiness and heavier malt character . this beer seems like a cross between a flemish sour red and a saison maybe . in that it was disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
served at room temperature into a fuller s pint glass this pours an inky opaque dark brown with a fascinating head that is only cm but appears to give garnet hues on the tan fringe . nice sheets of lace are left behind . aroma is inviting with a big mocha chocolate punch some wood smoke and a hint of alcohol . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with medium carbonation . taste is delicious . creamy milk chocolate dominates the palate with burnt coffee wood smoke walnut nuttiness raisins and some english hops for bittering balance . alcohol remains well hidden until it emerges a bit near room temperature . finish is dry and bitter with a bittersweet chocolate aftertaste . exceptional flavor here and very nice balance . one of the best stouts i ve ever enjoyed .,taste,1.0,1
nice carmel color with a cream colored head that does n t last long . maybe my nose is clogged but not much of an aroma what i do detect is a grassy hop . a light to medium mouthful with a great hop punch that lingers the middle is well balanced . i really like this beer and could see sitting down to a few of them . good job eel river another winner .,taste,0.9,1
this beer was recommended to me by a fellow at my favorite beer and wine store who upon seeing that i was purchasing a westvleteren and an orval took me to the refrigerated case and pointed out this beer hidden in the back . it s a typical ml brown bottle with a blue label on it depicting a long haired gent with a telescope standing on a flying book he appears to be half snail which may mean something to those who know more about nostradamus than i . all i can say is that i started the evening with a dogfish ipa and tried to end it with this nostradamus on an empty stomach and it put me on my butt . it s . alcohol and i feel it . but what a wonderful beer . cheery orange red color and a fast hissing tan head . aroma is full of malt and toffee . first sip brings out immense sweetness like being clubbed on the nose with a pail of hot toffee . hints of coffee and a syrupy sweetness almost balanced by a middle line of hops . chewy and fabulous . head finally recedes to a slight thin skim with little lacing . thick and powerful . sheesh . this is the kind of beer that you could split among friends after a wonderful evening s meal . i am beginning to love belgium this beer could stir your affections in that direction it really could .,taste,1.0,1
a deep tarnished copper with a fizzy beige head . a lot of very fine particulates were floating around alongside the tiny carbonation bubbles . the head only has average retention . rather than leaving lace the beer left behind a thin trail of the particulates . s complex beer . the smoked malts provide strong aromas of smoke molasses hickory and maple . hops add a bit of pepper and grass to the festivities . t the complexity from the aromas find their way into the flavor . a combination of molasses maple and honey make for a fairly sweet beer overall . burnt and smoked wood flavors compensate for the sweetness . bitterness provides a sharp pepper bite . the smoke flavors linger into the finish and stay on the palate for hours after the beer is gone . i do n t think i ve ever had a beer with a finish this long . m medium body is dry and feels almost ashen . the carbonation level felt a little high . d this beer was a definite change of pace for me . drinkability is tough for me to judge as i d have to be in just the right mood to drink another one of these . however the beer seems an excellent example of the style . i enjoyed the beer best when i started drinking it alongside heavy cheeses .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a deep brown with ruby highlights huge ivory head with great retention and moderate lacing lots of bubbles s apples and pears dominate with a little bit of copper metallic aroma and a decent amount of funkiness t like the nose apple and pear up front with a little green apple sourness funk hints of the metallic notes evident on the nose body is quite malty with moderate funkiness some subtle caramel and toffee notes on the finish with lingering pear flavor m plenty of carbonation medium bodied somewhat dry on the finish d not overly drinkable but the complex flavor keeps you sipping very good unique beer from a new brewery . well worth seeking out a bottle . i m looking forward to trying future offerings form this promising brewery .,taste,0.9,1
bomber poured into a samuel adams perfect pint glass . a murky brown ale . some amber highlights . about fingers of fizzy tan head which dissolves to a ring of film . s not a whole lot to the nose . hazelnut and a very light toasted coffee hint . slightest hint of rum . t m really creamy malts up front . very inviting they draw you in and make you want more . the malts are complemented by sweet caramel rum and a very very light bitterness from the hazelnut . really no hop presence at all . this drink is really smooth from start to finish . the caramel and rum make their mark in the finish the combination is almost cocoa y . surprisingly light bodied almost watery which is my only gripe . not much carbonation either . overall i really liked the flavors of this beer . the combination of light body low abv and great flavor make this really easy to drink . i could see myself sessioning this in the summer .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the brewery . pours a hazed brownish red . the off white head fades to a thin film leaving patchy lace . the aroma is lightly acidic . there are also notes of wood with a nice funky lambic earthiness on the swirl . acidic tartness throughout light cherry fruitiness in the center with a woody finish . it could use a bit more of a puckering quality in the finish . light bodied and moderately carbonated with a light dryness in the finish . really drinkable because it s not overly sour . a damn good shot at a flanders red .,taste,0.7,1
pours a french roast coffee color with a thick looking frothy mocha colored head . thick sticky lacing and no visible carbonation apparent . the smell is full of chocolaty malts rich but not overly roasted . some toastyness and chunks of coffee and some noble hop aroma round this one out . different . chocolaty toasty malts kick this one off . sweet toasty and full of malty goodness . chocolate and toasty malt complexity mark the front of this brew . some bitterness is apparent in the middle burnt malt or bittering hops . ca n t really tell . a nice spicy undertone works its way to the forefront near the end . finishes floral and and clean with some mild bitterness nipping at the sides of your tongue . mouthfeel is on the thin side for the style and the is an expected lack of carbonation yet it finishes very nicely . overall the amazing complexity blew me away . honestly i did n t expect much out of this one but wow was i surprised . beautiful brew would definitely seek out again .,taste,0.9,1
oct yellow green bluish body . no head . no lacing . light floral nose . sweet tart the candy flavor . mainly the green sour apple ones . spicy hop flavor . some stale hop flavor lingers in the aftertaste . medium bodied and acidic . a beer to avoid .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into my duvel glass . bottled sometime in very early . a pours a dark brown with a huge foam head that had basic retention of tan foam . s its got a burnt caramel smell . kinda musky with some kind of berry aroma . t caramelized molasses with some unsweeted maple syrup if thats possible . good roasted malts with a muted sweetness . m a light bodied bock but with full bodied flavors so i guess that would make it a medium bodied brew lol . good carbonation level . its got a pretty good balance of sweet roasted components . d at . abv the pks would be a welcome sight in any fridge . a better fall brew than a winter one in my opinion but still enjoyable nonetheless . i also think this would be much better fresher cause this kinda old considering its a winter seasonal . . . i plan on re reviewing it when winter comes around again .,taste,0.8,1
pours like any other fizzy yellow beer but with more gimmick . smells slightly maltier than other adjunct lagers but not much else . taste is pretty damn corny with a residual ass flavor . sufficiently carbonated but thinner than water . i ca n t deny that despite the residual ass this beer is pretty easy drinkin .,taste,0.3,0
bottle in good to see a bottled on date . the label is different this year . a snowy mountainous scene with lone skier . is there a face hidden in the mountain range . this american strong ale pours a bark brown with ruby highlights and antique white frothy head . nice lacing . smells of sweet malt . the tastes of herbal hops intermingle with the malty burnt caramel and grain characteristics . small notes of semi sweet chocolate . the finish ushers in mild and warming alcohol along with a mild bite from the dry hopping . the feel is medium in consistency slippery on the tongue and warming to the gullet . i enjoy the drinkability of this brew . it is a good seasonal which i look forward to each year . great by the fire on a cool autumn eve and i have always liked their slogangreat minds drink alike .,taste,0.9,1
bottle is a beautiful big pint . oz.er corked and caged with a painting style label of the duchesse . appearance this flanders red poured a very deep shade with some purple and brown mixed with it s styles characteristic crimson color . the head was of small proportion almost tan with some slick lace . smell an acidic but not overpowering scent with some wine like qualities wood oak some red fruit hints like dark cherries and just a touch of apple . taste where do i start . wonderful flavor in this beer lots of complexity . some tart and lightly vinegary flavor of red fruits gushes over the tongue cherry moves to an apple quality that is soon covered in and mixed with perfectly balanced malty sweet layers chocolate vanilla creamy caramel then some oak and a flash of fruit in the finish . mouthfeel kinda creamy and full yet very refreshing drinkability a superb beer one of those beers that makes you feel like you ve just expanded your beer horizions further again . awesome complexity and balance very unique . the mix of tart fruit and sweet flavors was very unexpected and memorable ah duchesse you tell of what beer can do . it also paired very well with some dark chocolates with ginger inside .,taste,1.0,1
the way this beer tastes it s no wonder they had to change its name and spiff up its image when yuengling lager starting encroaching in its hometown upstate new york market but that was a loong loong time ago and is no longer the flagship saranac beer these guys are really much better at ales . the adirondack lager is a bit bitter for a traditional lager . please do n t judge the saranac brand on this brew .,taste,0.4,0
the bottle is very ugly a precurser to what awaits . this beer needs to be very cold just to make it past your tongue . gold color with a nice thin head . it tastes like metal if warm no taste if chilled properly . stick to colt .,taste,0.2,0
appearance peach pure baby food colored with a thin ring of tiny bubbles . smell the first whiff was all oranges then it quickly turned into this weird wet hair bad perm a kind of funk that i just do n t like which is surprising because i usually love all things funky and no one else at the tasting picked this up so maybe it s me . taste the initial sips were astringent like unripe bananas but it smoothed over eventually to blossom in fairly flowery tones and got better with each sip but overall it did n t do anything for me . i ll have to try this one again so for now it gets a passing grade .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . what the f . this is orange checks the label it says blackberry . whatever . smell is nothing really some barley notes a little sweetness from the berry . taste is just not good . really dissapointed in this beer . some blackberry but it s more like a berry muxture with a little wheat flavor . mouth is light and leaves a strange annoying aftertaste maybe on a hot day this would be more drinkable but i will never buy any . glad i did n t buy this one .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass and had a black color with a dark tan thick head . excellent lacing . appearance was exceptional with this beer . the smell was mostly roasted and coffee like with not much else . the taste followed the smell with roasted coffee flavors dominating and a slight touch of sweetness in the aftertaste . was expecting something a little more complex . i thought it was very full bodied and very smooth on the mouth . a very drinkable beer but missing some complexity in the taste . overall a very solid brew .,taste,0.6,1
on tap in a stange at stone brewery . appearance dark coffee color very small head wonder what the head looks like out of a bottle with some delicate lacing . the head leaves a collar that remains over the course of the beer . smell chocolate coffee cigars . distinct and abrupt smells working well together . taste a very strong porter they definitely do n t mess around at stone brewery . a smokey oak flavor up front and it is easy to taste the alcohol . the middle and end are a bomb of malt and hops with some vanilla and caramel flavorings . the end leaves with a slight smokey chocolate aftertaste residue . mouthfeel definitely a very full body but still fairly smooth . there is a definite bite to this porter like it wants to fight your tongue . drinkability the richness of the porter will definitely impede the speed of consumption although the fact that it is a thick chewy tasty brew more than makes up for that fact . i would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a kick ass and kick your ass porter .,taste,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy copper color . inch head of an off white color . great retention and great lacing . smells of citrus hops floral hops and sweet malt . fits the style of an american ipa . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of citrus hops slight floral hops slight sweet malt and hint of butter . overall good appearance but badly lacking in body due to the butter .,taste,0.4,0
the appearance is more yellow than most adjunct lagers has a small white head leaves some lacing . smell well it smells like a bud light not much . taste i was impressed for it being just an adjunct lager . very citrusy clean very easy to drink . being in the can definately saved it from getting skunky . mouthfeel not much body but who wants body in this style . overall not bad it will be my pool beer this summer in the can not the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
bottle split with a friend . poured a dark black couldnt see any light through even a small amount of this liquid . no carbonation at all but i dont think that carbonation would do this beer any favors . smelled strongly of alcohol and molasses . drank in small small sips the flavor is almost overpowering . definite alcohol presence along with flavors of maple syrup molasses coffee vanilla and about a hundred other things i couldnt quite put my finger on . truly complex . even small sips coated the whole mouth with a thick concentrated flavor . this would detract from a regular beer but this only barely rests within the definition of beer so i think it fit well . of course the drinkability was poor but again i think that only goes along with the style . i could feel the alcohol warming me up after just a small glass . i would love to have another couple bottles of this to open every few years but it is not something that i need on a regular basis .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to beergeek for an incredible imperial stout . appearance brown coming out of the bottle and it coats the side of the glass as it is poured . in the glass it s black with dark brown tones near the head . head is about a half inch thick and dark tan . got it to merengue above the rim of the glass always love that in a beer . aroma kalamata olives . . . yeah that was the first thing that hit my nose and it was a very very pleasant surprise and odd nonetheless . some hoppiness is present but i get mostly olive in the smell . roasted coffee and chocolate are present as well chocolate covered olives . . . taste this was also a bit odd i m inhaling as i take the first sip smelling the olive character and my tongue gets hit with sweetness just seemed a bit odd . nevertheless delicious first taste . chocolate comes through strong in this one followed by currant and coffee . olive aroma dies after drinking a couple sips . mouthfeel good body . appropriately carbonated . drinkability is pretty high for a imperial stout . i did n t have any more to have after this one but i could have put away a couple .,taste,1.0,1
my review is from a a oz bottle marked batch . i started off pouring this too fast which resulted in a tremendous thick tan head . when settled a few minutes later the beer maintained a small lace and an incredible sweet aroma . i noticed that the flavor improved tremedously after warming up a little releasing banana like fruit aftermaths . it was tough to see my hand through the pint of this dark caramel color . overall i loved this beer and ca n t wait to try the allagash white i have sitting in my fridge for tonight .,taste,0.9,1
oz . quite a dark amber brown pour . not quite a finger of muddling cream colored head . recedes to a thinner layer . sticks to the glass ok. aroma is quite malty and bready . hint of fig raisin molasses . taste is a bit mellower . malt and light caramel with some wheat like spice . some lighter red fruit with just a bit of less than pleasant pucker . does finish a bit thin with some lingering toffee . mouthfeel is good and coating for a fairly low abv brew . fairly creamy mid bodied . the tinge of sour hurts this a bit if the taste would follow the nose closer this would be potentially really good . expectations were high after a whif but it was still a solid american example of the style . probably a good starter bock .,taste,0.6,1
i got this as prt of the patriot collection . this was the most straightforward and dirnable of the bunch although in a way sadly the least interesting . it pours as a nice medium brown beer with good head that has nice retention . the nose is very yeasty which also gives it a little bit of an almost orange like spicy citrusy aroma . mostly it just smells like bread . there is n t too much going on in my mouth when this one goes down . some malt not much bitterness but pleasent and drinkable . low carbonation a little syrupy and even slightly chunky make this a tough beer to swallow .,taste,0.6,1
after browsing my local beer store i found a couple of these still sitting on the shelf it s july . figured eh what the hell . i have had this many times in the fall both on tap and bottle . i love this lable . great cartoonish king pumpkin holding court . poured from a oz . bomber into a pint glass . a a mildly brown color think a dark iced tea color with a thin tan head . no lacing on this one and head diminishes with the first few sips . s smell might have been the best part of the beer . fall flavors and spices think pumpkin pie cinnamon cream sugar cloves . t yum . tastes exactly like it smells . the alcohol is masked beautifully by the strong vanilla and pumpkin flavor . after sitting a while it was n t as potent as i remember but still wonderful nonetheless . this is probably my favorite pumpkin ale and the best that i have ever had . it takes me back and reminds me of my favorite season of the year . i ca n t wait till the fall for another batch to come around . recommended .,taste,0.9,1
oz growler into a birra del borgo tulip . huge thanks to hopstoopid for sharing this rare treat . a licorice black body with a solid cap of light brown head . decent retention spotty lace . pretty nice . s whoa that s huge . tannic oak booze are right up front brandy yes apple . maybe . . light chocolate roastiness as well as a good dose of vanilla . excellent . t starts out with vanilla toffee and then enormous booze and bitterness . super bitter finish with latent hoppiness outweighing the malt by a long shot . there s a great deal of interesting stuff going on but unfortunately it s just entirely unbalanced . m rich full and soft with tons of velvety carbonation . perfectly luscious . o if there were still a drinkability category this one would definitely get dinged . the barrel lent more alcohol than complexity and it seemed more like than a mere . that said the sheer complexity of it was thrilling . i ve always found the base ris from smuttynose to be a bit overrated not to mention overly hoppy and while this one was a lot more fun to drink i did n t really think that it was a huge success . if you love brandy and bitterness though this one s for you . cheers .,taste,0.7,1
i got a oz bottle of the from my brother in law . looks beautiful . pours a nice ruby brown into my glass with great foam and good head retention . smells great . i really like the fact that the spices do n t clobber you right away . there is a noticeable hop aroma without the oatmeal cookie aroma over powering like other warmers . tastes awesome . again i do n t find this beer to be overly spiced as some other warmers are . nice balance between the malt hops and spices . not too much cinnamon either nice balance among the spices as well . i m not sure how i feel about the mouth on this beer . it lingers but not too long . not real chewy not too thin . the oz was perfect for the evening . i do n t think i could drink more than one oz bottle of it at a time but that bottle was perfect for tonight . overall a really good beer for a chilly night in wny .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep amber colour with an off white head . very creamy and gassy . aromas of molasses buttery hints blackcurrant and strawberry were apparent . taste was amazing . very rich and dry a very burned caramel hit with an almost spicy peppery and hoppy end . however after half a pint or so the richness and gassiness get to you it becomes somewhat difficult to finish . certainly not a session status beer but a great one to try on its own .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a dogfish head signature glass . bottle generously provided by charliemurphy as an extra thanks man . a pours an oily black color before setting in on a dark rustic brown around the edges . completely opaque besides when i take a sip when i can peer into the thinner parts and can see some slight carbonation . only about a half finger of head on this beer with okay retention . lacing is sporadic at best . s most of the nose consists of a rich roasted espresso smell that permeates the entire length of the aroma . a noticeable smokiness is also present and smells strangely like cigarillos and tobacco leaf . a slight spiciness rounds out the rest of the nose . t while the nose seems a bit disjointed at times the taste does an adequate job of unifying most of the notes . it starts with the same roast as in the nose but the tobacco and spicy hops join it soon after to create a more harmonious character . still getting a cigar flavor here as well . about halfway through the taste the flavors conspicuously drop out for a moment leaving a watery feeling and taste before transitioning into the finish which is spicy and smoky . m mouthfeel is moderately light bodied with relatively low carbonation . probably the worst part of this beer stovepipe porter does n t exactly feel great on the palate at times being too thin and imparting a watery feel . the lack of substantial carbonation makes it feel lifeless at times . d o drinkability is moderate . i have to see this beer grew on me throughout the bottle . i m glad i refrained from writing it off completely as it allowed me to really dig into the nuances as it warmed . still the mouthfeel is a big problem in an otherwise solid beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance light and fluffy but sizable white head . horizontal lacing . body is brown to dark orange . smell not much going on especially for such a highly spiced beer . you do get some spices and bready malts . taste cinnamon nutmeg and orange peel . big bready malts . some sweetness . mouthfeel a little thin and a little sticky . a bite from the spices . drinkability it is warming and tasty . spices taste more natural than other examples . good for the spiced end of the style . could use a higher abv for more warming . i would buy a six pack around the holidays but the two in the mix pack are just fine too .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to joe for busting this one out for our mini stout tasting . served in a fobab pint glass . a this has even less carbonation than the regular version . pours a flat black with a hint of red brown at the fringes . this is one homely stout . s lots of vanilla bourbon and marshmallow flavor not that similar to the base beer although there s still a hint of char going on . t the taste is actually better than the base beer even with the lack of carbonation . there s a lot of milk chocolate and malt sweetness and a lighter bourbon touch than i anticipated from the smell . i actually like the flavor quite a bit it s a shame the beer is totally flat . very well hidden abv . m uhhh . it s flat . silky body no carbonation a little thinner than it should be for a brew . it s not super hot which is a positive . d it actually goes down faster than most brews mostly do the lack of carbonation . however i do n t think i could drink a whole bomber of this on my own . it s weird even though it s flat it s better than ba santa s little helper .,taste,0.9,1
a light thick head quickly diminishing with a clear yellow color . s lime enough said it smells like lime and a light beer . it works for the style they were going for . t once again lime and i really am not a fan of this lime thing it is one thing to put a lime in a beer it is another thing to add lime juice or flavoring to the beer . the lime is just way to strong for me . m d feels like a bud light crisp light and watery . it drinks like a poorly made margarita . i highly recommend not wasting your time on it unless you love the taste of lime .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours a clear bold yellow with minimal head but with lasting lace . the aroma is of citrus with hops and malt both showing through . the flavor opens with lemons and honey followed by bread and a dry hoppy finish well balanced . it s got a medium mouthfeel and is very refreshing . madison sucker pond blonde is a very good beer and paired well with irish pub fries at madison . highly recommended .,taste,0.8,1
on tap served in a oz wine glass at martin city brewing company . this beer pours a mahogany brownish red with a big inch cap and leaves quite a bit of lacing down the sides of the glass . the best thing i can say about the aroma is that its definitely interesting . i would define it like a dunkelweizen that has been dry hopped with dates coco nibs and chilies . not good . banana clove bubble gum dates chocolate and chili s all mixed together . i feel like i need to douche my nose . the taste is horrible . every thing in the aroma is just amplified by about . easily the worst tasting beer i ve ever had from stone . it s aweful . as in i m in awe of how bad a beer stone produced . the mouthfeel is oily . while it had a nice carbonation when pouring its almost like none was absorbed into the beer itself . stone tries to pack this beer of flavors and just completely misses the mark . i was only able to finish about oz of the oz i was served .,taste,0.2,0
spotted this among a long line of german brews at a local store last weekend . on the label is a bird with since athwart its head . also noted on the label is the statement that this beer conforms to the german purity laws re brewing . no abv was listed . hopefully my pic of the bottle will be accepted . released from its ml prison and confined to my glass this beer had a hazy wet straw color and a modest frothy white head that quickly faded down to a skim leaving no discernible lacing . the nose had a fruity sweetness and a mild bready malt note . some hints of citrus were also picked up on but were clearly secondary to the sweetness . it actually was pretty inviting . too bad the positives stopped there . medium bodied and slightly creamy thanks to the finely effervescent carbonation the sweet maltiness that was present up front was rudely swept aside by a herbal flavor that transitioned into a rank metallic bitterness in the finish . long afterward i could n t get that metallic taste off the back of my tongue . very unpleasant . overall i was torn by this brew ultimately ending up disappointed . the appearance aroma and feel were decent but the harshly metallic bite ruined it for me in the end .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle feb bottling sampled . bottle says . abv instead of the . listed here a beautiful reddish copper with a dense off white head . not much carbonation but the massive amount of lacing makes up for it . s a pine hop slammer this is . more pine follows with floral notes dried mango little more fruit and some sweet malt . caramel with honey . quite delicious . t not as hoppy as the nose suggests with a lot of rum like sweetness coming through on the palate . hops are present up front with pine but i m a tad disappointed by how heavily this leans on the sweeter side . the finish is on the sweeter side m adequate carbonation thickish body bitter finish d i regret not having someone to share this with,taste,0.6,1
appearance copper color . a little bit white head that did n t hang around . pretty clear . smell lots of grapefruit little bit of orange . citrus dominates the smell taste slightly sweet taste on the front of my tongue not overly bitter . citrus aroma delivers taste and tons of grapefruit orange and little bit of lime . piney aftertaste lets me know there are plenty of hops in this beer . mouthfeel has a light smooth feeling to it . almost a little watery but has good amount of carbonation drinkability easy to drink . a good sessionable ipa . i would recommend this beer to people who do n t normally like ipa as it is not a hop bomb like people think of ipa s .,taste,0.7,1
bottled on sampled aroma has slightly sour notes but it s got a stale flat empty not good smell too . flavor is way way better than the aroma . nice rich ripe fruit flavors just like the bottle promises rock candy sweetness and an assertively sour finish . quite tasty and dangerously refreshing for the alcohol level . finish gets progressively fruitier the more you drink . mouthfeel is creamy with some carbonation . drinkability is too high for its own good . interesting beer it s not a knock your socks off super close belgian replica but it is a good beer of its own merit . definitely nothing off about my bottle . .,taste,0.9,1
i ve long been a fan of arrogant bastard ale especially the oaked version . i first tried double bastard a couple years ago and to be honest i do n t really remember much about it . found a bomber recently and decided to give it another whirl . a very hazy orange and red similar to fresh apple cider . a one finger tan head tops it off but dissipates quickly yet leaves very sticky lacing . s piney hops and fresh apples . seems to be an apple theme here perhaps . hints of oak and bready malt come to life after the initial hop blast . t the taste of this ale is very complex . initially a blast of sweet caramel and malt is present giving way to a dry earthy hop blast . the finish again returns to caramel and malt flavors with a good amount of woody oak flavor . there is a lingering flavor of honey and citrus hops . definitely more notes of apple in the aftertaste as well . taking a fresh breath of air after each sip is wonderful as there is a noticeable taste of crisp apples piney hops and caramel left in your mouth . the beer turns more hoppy as it warms . i m very glad that the alcohol is so well hidden but that may also be due to the somewhat overly sweet aspect of the beer . still there are so many flavors here to ponder and enjoy that make it simply a delight to drink . m chewy and somewhat heavy but not overly carbonated . slick and oily on the lips . d much more sweet than i was expecting and definitely a strong strong ale . at . i doubt anyone would consider this a session beer . overall i was pretty blown away by this . i was expecting something more along the lines of an imperial ipa but this is definitely not that . very complex sweet brew with a hoppy undertone . i might as well move on to pbr after this next glass because my palate is destroyed . another great beer from the folks at stone .,taste,1.0,1
i had this beer for the second time at the pay n take in flagstaff . split a four pack with my mom who is new to the beer world but willing to try lots of different beers . i thought maybe this would be a good intrduction to an ipa without overpowering her with hops . nice hop bitterness . would be a solid ipa on its own but then has the added flavor of the apricots which is nice and dry . if you have stayed away from fruit beers because they are too sweet then this is a good one to try . i really like the fact that this fruit beer is very understated and you arent blown away by apricots .,taste,0.8,1
thanks crushinat r for sharing . cloudy with a white head and orangey lace follows . rising carbonation with big creaminess that gives a fine mouthfeel.corriander orange ad lemon peel . a full yeasty and candy aroma . good drinkability.good representation of style .,taste,0.7,1
a real nice brown with an orange tint but i got barely any head out of this thing . it smelled promising with large floral bouquet of some potent flower and some sap that has caught fire mixed with a double fist punch of alcohol all sitting above a bed of sweet malt madness . the i took a sip and the train jumped the tracks . what a mess of a beer . the alcohol is so prevailent that even the hops seem weak and they are strong enough to do damage all on there own . i could see laying this one down for some years that is the only thing that could save this . sharp abrasive raw and rough is the way i would describe this beer . it does have a great thick mouthfeel and if i could n t taste anything i would enjoy this well enough . sorry maybe if i get some again i ll lay it down for a few years .,taste,0.4,0
bottling . this is one seriously black porter with a thick tan head that retains for over a minute and then settles to a thin layer . bubbles . some but so very hard to see anything in that opaque miasma . aroma clearly puts smoke at the forefront the kind of smell you get on your clothes after standing around a bonfire . some coffee notes peeking through too . the flavor is like burnt dark chocolate . very dark . very burnt . the smoke flavor is clearly the feature but the other elements such as chocolate coffee and dark fruits do not get lost amidst the smoke . this is absolutely delicious stuff . the mouthfeel only adds to the positive experience . it s thick chewy and creamy perfect for the flavors and aromas featured . it might be too heavy to drink multiples of in one sitting and the flavor is definitely not something most would want regularly so i have to dock the drinkability points just slightly . but still whenever you do quaff this one you will be drinking and very much enjoying one of the finest porters ever brewed .,taste,1.0,1
at the bull castle dublin . koelsch style ale . an extremely light ale but i found the light color to be quite deceptive . it has quite a bit going on but it took having it along with the food to bring out all the magic . by itself it has very nice subtle malt tones with a slight hint of fruit . all subtleties were swept aside when combined with the excellent haddock chips it came to life as a complex ale bubbly to cleanse the palate just bitter enough to quench and slightly sweet for fun .,taste,0.8,1
a bright hazy copper orange with a huge rocky finger light beige head that was mostly lasting . s a slight funky yeastiness with sour orange peel standing out the most along with some holiday spices cinnamon nutmeg . t malty with lots of dry oranges cinnamon and nutmeg spicing . the mouthful was full and creamy with warm oranges . the beer finished with a nice spiciness from both the yeast funky farmhouse notes and the festive spicing along with a slight acidity factor . there was a beautiful raw orange peel and creamy malty lacing on the tongue for a finish along with a lingering light sourness of oranges and malt . m nice creamy mouthful warm spicing d drinks really nice for . abv . smooth enjoyable and festive spicing makes this a good try .,taste,0.9,1
pour oz bottle to pint . comes out of the bottle a lightly cloudy amber brew with one finger of eggshell head that dissipates quickly to a fine coat of lacings . randomly interspersed bubbles go up the middle of the beer . nose sweet marshmallows and biscuits almost no hop presence in the nose which for an ipa is both unexpected and disappointing . apples and caramel add an adjunct scent that scares me but i wonder if these are products of the barrel aging . mouth whew this beer completely redeems itself upon entering the mouth . the hops are immediately present and hold strong all the way through presenting floral flavors upfront and touches of mint and licorice as the flavor palate progresses . the swallow though it leaves a strong hop flavor in the mouth seems a bit uni dimensional and the exhale doesnt add anything to the remaining flavors that are just waiting to be rekindled . after allowing the beer to warm up a bit the oak came through gently hand in hand with a nice chewy nutty flavor . while the m f is a big let down foaming about halfway through the mouth and swallowing like water the flavor is wonderful . i hope they ll do another run of this further down the road .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz . can no date into a pint glass . a strong pour yields a massive finger off white head that nearly spills over the brim of the glass . the body is a perfectly clear golden yellow with some small carbonation bubbles creeping slowly toward the surface . the head recedes quickly to a thin clumpy dusting . thick lacing clings to the glass in massive clumps . sweet bready malt aromas mix with honey and a faint floral hops smell . overall the nose has a somewhat musty characteristic and is rather weak . light bready malts flavors flow over the tongue while a sharp peppery spice stings the tip . the flavor is incredibly sweet and honey like . it actually has an almost apple juice flavor to it . medium bodied with moderate carbonation this beer is very drinkable . the body has an odd syrup texture about it but is not sticky at all .,taste,0.7,1
wow . i ve had this on draft and from a bomber before . on a cask it s a completely different beer . simply great . a still a burnt yellow . little to no head due to the cask . s considerably fruitier than on draft . possibly because it was served warm and middle ages uses ringwood yeast in everything . overwhelming hop aroma . t superb . sweeter fruitier less harsh and overall more rounded out than other servings . plenty of hop bitterness backed with with a more pronounced maltiness than draft . m thicker than the draft version . cask version coats the tongue almost like cough syrup . d while i d love to drink these all night the abv will not allow . for whatever reason if i drink even one of these i wake up the next morning with a hangover .,taste,0.9,1
a golden yellow bubbly with a finger of foamy head . lots of cloudy sediment . s mostly wheat nothing strong . t strong wheat flavor at the front with some citrus especially orange following . very crisp taste with a stronger alcohol bite than i expected . m smooth and clean . o pretty good beer . it s not my favourite style but i think it s a good representation .,taste,0.8,1
pours a hazy dirty orange with a nice spumous belgian style head . an absolutely magnificent color on this one . a great sticky lace as well left on the glass . nice head retention and a feast for the eyes . light fruits rise in the nose . lots of banana clove grapes lemon some spicy fruits like pineapple . smells yeasty as well with the faintest hint of alcohol . nice nose on this one . nice flavor . i m beginning to love the style . big flavor but very mellow and smooth . starts out sweet and then shifts to in onslaught of juicy hops that was almost overbearing but ended up being very pleasing . lots of light fruits similar to the aroma . starts out with the light fruits and then leads to the sour ones on the finish . nice brew .,taste,0.9,1
mom brought this back from japan for me . hoping for the best that it tastes better than sapporo premium for one a crystal clear slighlty caramely gold . decent amount of dirty white head . s i can already tell it s not as dirty as sapporo premium . still a lot of the same aromas in here . sweet grain burnt cream of wheat . i m very thirsty so the beer smell is pulling me in but there s nothing really appealling in here . some cream soda which is kind of nice . t seems like i m getting some nice lime and a bit of grapefruit from the hops which is nice . nothing too dirty . slight grapefruit rind bitterness . taste is much better than smell . m strange how it s kind of a two parter thin in the front full towards the back . high carbonation . d quite good . refreshing . some nice hoppy flavors but a little dirtiness too . about as good as i expected which is just a bit better than sapporo premium . i would buy it again if i found it for the same price or cheaper as other similar tasting german or czech imports we get in dpanneurs here bitburger konig wernesgruner .,taste,0.8,1
a pours just like any other hefe but lighter in color and more translucent s surprisingly sweet . not such a strong wheat and outdoor smell . still has a bit of traditional notes as a citrus aroma is present . t yeap it s got a pilsner type sweetness to it that i m quickly falling in love with . slight carbonation but nothing overpowering . m clean and light which i would expect and appreciate . d do they sell this in kegs . . my favorite hefe of the night hands down .,taste,0.9,1
the bottle was corked with a foil wrapping on the top of a . l bottle . appearance the body is crimson maroon with a fuchsia head . the head is very tight with small bubbles . smell it smells like a tart raspberry pie . very sweet . taste the taste is very sweet like a jolly rancher candy . it leaves a tart aftertaste but leaves my mouth wanting more of the sweet raspberry taste . mouthfeel you can feel the carbonation and it s fairly uniform across the top of the tongue effervescent and refreshing . drinkability i want to have more but i think i ll switch to something a little less sweeter . notes this beer is very very sweet . i would enjoy it on a hot summer afternoon or possibly as a dessert type beer . for the style of beer it does its job very well . i would recommend the bottle for a party of two my friend and i split it . after half a bottle i was at the point where i really enjoyed it but was ready for a change .,taste,0.9,1
one of my favorite standard highland products . a solid chocolate style stout . pours black with a tan lacy head . smells of roast coffee and chocolate . taste is dominated by roasted malts and a blast of chocolate . very understated hops . overall a very sweet stout .,taste,0.8,1
pours a very nice clean golden color typically it s less deep than i like in a pale ale but it s described as a hoppy blonde ale so the color works with some very nice head and good lacing . great aroma with clean malt scents and a wonderful grassy hop hit in the nose . very nice taste a clean and simple blonde ale with a wonderful earthy and grassy hop flavor at the end . it goes down wonderfully smooth and is a very sessionable beer .,taste,0.8,1
a a cloudy gold brew with a sizable bubbly head that lasts a few minutes . there are thin rings of lacing all around the glass . s honey malt mustiness cloves and a bit of horse blanket . there is also some herb which is sort of like mint but it is not quite a mint smell . it smells too sweet . it sounds better than it is . t dominated by a dry maltiness and hay these are supported by a hint of honey vegetables like mild cabbage some sweetness mint and . mud . the aftertaste is a smooth bland astonishingly bitter finish with some lingering hay and some lightly sweet malt . i am not pleased with the taste . it leaves me unpleased at the prospect of taking another each time . m smooth thin watery a little refreshing at first but there is a drying effect on the tongue . d alright . lagunitas is a fantastic brewery . i am generally quite pleased with their beers . this was a let down . saisons are a very weird style it very much depends on the particular beer . two breweries may brew a similiar saison and i will like one but hate the other . very subtle characteristics can make or break the beer . this one was definitely disappointing . it did n t deliver te whole package . i will not have this again .,taste,0.4,0
presentation ml custom green bottle . there s this little goat with big horns that appears to be either mounting or hugging a big ole stien of beer . regardless the little buddy looks excited . appearance dark amber tarnished brown in colour with a nice full tan lace . smell sweet malts caramel and grain aromas . taste smooth full bodied beer with loads of upfront rich malt complexities . ripe fruits caramel burnt raisin and faint hints of molasses . some toasted flavours . hops are there but they are soft . just enough to balance the malt sweetness with a floral flavour that is incredibly delectable . alcohol is warming and mixes well with a light hop prickle bitterness . finishes with some residual sweetness and some grain dryness . notes this is a formidable bock beer . truly inspired and addictive to the palate . bottle conditioned .,taste,1.0,1
not my favorite dogfish . poured into my dogfish glass from a bottle . appearance and smell were fine but taste and drinkability were lacking for my tastes . taste wise there was a lot going on but it just did not seem to mesh into a complete experience for me .,taste,0.4,0
light caramel color very effervescent . foam that does not take much . nose maturation and candied fruit . it feels to feel a vodka in quality . the beer is as much as the strong euro lager . mouth still quite low far too syrupy to be nice plus a dye highly questionable taste . hops in passing completely nonexistent . in short a bad beer .,taste,0.3,0
first trial this is only the second berliner weisse i ve had but i enjoyed it very much i enjoyed the first too . but i am a big fan of sour so i might be slightly upwardly biased toward this beer . the beer poured a clear yellow with very little head . there was n t a whole lot in the aroma but what little there was faintly fruity with just a touch of malt sweetness . the flavor though was entirely different . there was a great light fruitiness just a little wheat and lots of sour . the best part was that no matter how long you held the beer in your mouth the sour flavor seemed to stick around . the finish leaves a sourness in the bottom of your jaw that makes you salivate . very glad that i got to try this beer and i ll continue to look for other berliner weisse brews .,taste,0.9,1
rev from notes a dark nice appearance with a minimal head . s smells of surprise hops and toasty malts . this beer delivers the basics . not much complexity though t same as smells not particularly bold or complex which is what i expect from a black ipa . bitter and toasty . mf very clean body not a strong aftertaste or mouth coating feel . d could easily throw back a sixer of this . very nice beer but nothing to write home about . i would work on the hop profile primarily this pales hah in comparison to the hill farmstead james for example .,taste,0.6,1
my local beer nutz stocked all these beers from the holiday seasonal set . a copper in color with good lacing . looks like a good malt beer . s smells mostly of cinnamon and ginger . t cinnamon and ginger straight on . slight bitter . i am trying so hard to detect the orange but it was n t around . m kind of watery i guess . not as spiced as i was hoping it was so the flavor was kind of one dimensional . d one was pretty much enough for me . i really was hoping for more flavor so i could be dreaming of a sixer but it was just . ok . overall it was a step up from the cranberry lambic which is a big step .,taste,0.6,1
not the first time i ve had this one obviously . appearance is great as always . huge foamy head with tons of lacing . smells of light malty coffee and some sweetness . i always think the taste is stronger than it ends up being . very delicious but a little light for my taste but that is the point of the style . so i ll say average . overall great beer for the style at a great price . i do n t know if you can find a smoother drink .,taste,0.6,1
well i had mixed expectations of this one considering that i didnt like their dopplebock much at all and this from a malty beer lover . however i was blown away . this is the best bock single double triple whatever that i ve had in a long time . pour was kind of suspect producing very little head . eventually a small one forms but it doesnt really last . as i ve said before i hate rating smell because i cant smell well and to make matters worse my allergies kicked in today though my nose is clear now . that said i dont pick up much at all in the aroma . taste is what counts though and this puppy is liquid gold for a bock lover . plenty sweet pleasantly so as one would expect from a good bock . however what does it for me is the incredibly long changing aftertaste . at least seconds after the swallow the taste is still morphing . it starts out with what i can only describe as a typical bock sweetness then a caramel taste then it finally finishes with a hint of roastiness that puts it over the top for me . if you like bocks you ll love this . mouthfeel is a tad on the thin side but nothing too dramatic . one thing i will say is that this is the most drinkable beer i ve had . i cant detect the in the taste or even in my cranium doesnt hit as hard as i would expect . and this is going down faster then most equivalent strength beers . simply awesome really hits the spot . i have to revisit their dopple bock now as there s no way this could be this good but nearly the same beer just a lower strength would be that much worse . i must have gotten a bad bottle .,taste,1.0,1
app. pours a nice amber color with a nice foamy head that sticks around for quite a while . looks like a very enticing barely wine smell sweet sweet caramel and roasted malts with a fine hop smell and the spice is also very present in the smell it smells like everything . taste fucking great . a sweet caramel taste comes followed by an attack of hops followed by roasted malt that lingers for a bit then there comes a cherryish hoppy finish this is like three floyds took all there techniques meshed it all together and came out with an incredibly balanced and fine barely wine . mouthfeel nice heavy body but with soo much in there one can only expect it i like it though drinkability this is not that drinkable but i can drink a oz of it but it would be hard to drink anymore after that . this is quite possibly the best beer i have ever had . it s amazing . if you like alpha king robert the bruce pride and joy rabbid rabbit or anyother of their stuff . you will love this .,taste,1.0,1
oz . brighter amber pour more carbonation than some others here have described . still just a thin layer on top more throughout though . aroma is pretty sweet but not overly so . brown sugar light red fruit some oak peat . taste is fig brown sugar . quickly goes to some red fruit and slight sour notes . a large amount of booze here also . finsihes with some sweet malt and then drier oak spicy hops . years the taste is interesting but wow is this still boozy . the mouthfeel is medium and carbonation is lightly there to stave off the stickiness some . the boozy nature makes this difficult to finish even the oz . at an oz i ll pass on another . adam set the bar so high for me with these guys everything else has paled in comparison .,taste,0.8,1
poors into a glass with small head that disappates rather quickly with little lace left on the glass . it has a slight haze straw colored . it is an easynto drink beer with a slight hint of honey . my first one it had an off flavor in the middle but the more i have the better it gets . i ca n t wait until it is actually brewed in chi town and not contracted out .,taste,0.6,1
old monk superbeer was a but of a mystery to me . it was placed next to a few belgian ales in the refrigerated section of my local indian owned liquor shop . when i asked the owner about it he told me it is an indian beer and fairly strong . ever eager to expand my beer experiences i went ahead and got a bottle . after drinking this beer i m pretty sure i bought the indian equivalent of hurricane high gravity malt liquor . the beer is generally as per usual for the style but there is some really odd aftertaste . i m hoping that it is the attempt to have a belgian y yeast flavor though i can imagine it may be worse things . not a beverage i would procure again,taste,0.3,0
so i was looking for new brews at my store when i this beer . the label caught my eye . its nice and simple with subtle details . i like the label design a lot . so when i saw this was a sierra nevada brew i was surprised . once i read the label about how buying this beer would make me a good samaritan okay not really but it does say that proceeds go to help rebuild the abbey of new clairvaux . so naturally i wanted to help and i bought this beer p lets get on with the review . i have had this now on tap and in a glass so thats why i put on tap . this beer comes out with lots of carbonation . i had to wait a while until it stopped effervescing . once its done your left with a nice glassy lake like surface without any head to speak of . i was kind of worried that it was over carbonated . the color of this beer is a nice medium brown with a hint of red . the beer smells kind of yeasty and bread like . the flavor is much the same . i m not getting much fruit or any other flavors you would come to expect from this style of beer . the finish does have an ever so slight bitterness to it . however its so very slight and subtle as in barely there . there is n t much carbonation to this beer . so overall mouth feel is rater bland . this beer is okay . i was expecting something with a little more flavor than what this has . i hate to end up ranking this as one of the lowest scoring beers since i started writing these but i have to be true . i still encourage you to pick one up and try . if you do n t like it either just say to yourself that is was for a good cause .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into two wine glasses and shared with a friend of mine . let s see what happens here . appearance huge mocha colored head dark as dark can be the dark probably after your life is over . lacing all over the glass . gorgeous and evil stuff . smell heavy coffee mocha especially mocha and burnt to all hell malt characters . i was expecting dark berries but there s not as much there as i thought would be . there s some alcohol of course but not as much as you may think . taste yes the name fits . hugely insane amount of malt then an insane amount of coffee and mocha . maybe the biggest beer i ve ever had . this is a green bottle i know . the sweetness at first may seem a bit much but by the end the hops assault the palate in the way to calm to the sweetness and the malt . actually this is the biggest beer i ve had . look at the bottle . warn your palate . if you re not up to this well . it may not be the best idea . but goddamn this is amazing stuff . mouthfeel not a lot of carbonation and yes it s fairly syrupy and heavy . however what else would you expect from such an enormous brew . drinkability this is beyond a sipper . a wonderful beer and something to experience . i wish avery d take more jumps to this highly alcoholic level if they become as triumphant as this i want and hope to see more .,taste,1.0,1
tried on the recommendation of a friend . picked up at an asian market while shopping for pho ingredients . golden pour . nose was of weak lager nothing stands out . little bubbly head dissipates quickly . flavor is better than the smell . label says ultra dry which i usually associate with being less sweet . this definitely has a sweet underlying flavor . not hoppy just sweet almost like a bit of maple syrup . light on the palate though . the high carbonation throws me off a bit . not bad to drink but no so sure if i ll buy another pack .,taste,0.7,1
this beer poured a large tan head with fine small sized bubbles.the body of this beer was clear and the hue was red.the nose was malty and hoppy.this beer left an excellent lacing on the sides of my glass.the flavor was very bitter and it left an aftertaste that lingered for some time.the mouthfeel was smooth but this beer reminded me of a pale ale as it was very hoppy .,taste,0.4,0
hazy golden color small frothy head of small bubbles . aroma had bits of granny smith apples and also a yeasty bready thing going on . taste of granny smith apples as well but also tasted much like a cider . prewife says i like it a lot .,taste,0.7,1
cheers to mike from milly s for letting me know about this gem of a brauhaus in bamberg . and cheers to katie for picking me up a couple bottles when i was prematurely sent home on a string of bad luck . this mrzen pours a beuatiful light brown color with a nice filtered clear ness or something to it . poured in somewhat of a narrower stein than is probably appropriate there was lots and lots of thick tan head that just lingers and lingers . as for smell i detect most porminently that malty sweetness typical to mrzens . however there does exist as well a very slight smoky aroma . the taste though ohhh the taste . i love me my rauchbiers and this one did not disappoint . it tastes like meat . meat meat and more meat . smoky flavor lingers like scotch in the back of your throat . it s hard for me to detect too many other flavors going on here cause i just love that smokiness . but overall it s actually a very smooth rauchbier and would be great for a first journey into the style . sometimes i would prefer something a little starker but this is great . would i have another . hell i d drink these all night .,taste,0.9,1
appearance clear dr. pepper brown with a huge tan head . terrific lacing . aroma not as strong as id expected . faint malt maybe a little bit of metallic some esters alcohol a teeny bit . flavor oh thats better . maybe my nose is defective . rich semi roasted chocolate malt touch of vanilla dark fruit and a bit of alcohol . just enough to let you know that its there and that this is a sipper . good warming feeling from the alcohol . as the beer warms a little bit of coffee flavor pushes through . maybe a touch of licorice . wonderful . mouthfeel big . smooth . luxuriant . big carbonation . good stuff . drinkability not bad at all for a baltic the abv is a little on the low side and if i could see myself having a second big beer in an evening id certainly not object to having a second one of these . overall comments oh if only it were cold enough to have a fire going this is the kind of beer that would taste best with a ski lodge around it . definitely worth a repeat purchase .,taste,1.0,1
a nice pee color. hah. very clear like water s pale malts and oh yes lime. got to love the lime t so light and crisp and a nice tang from lime m average and refreshing at same time d i love this beer down by the shore pool. or bbq. slam them back and have a good time,taste,0.6,1
had to re review this beer due to the huge difference i have found since the original review . that six pack i bought last year must have been a fluke . i have purchased this beer twice since the original review out of the refrigerated cooler at the winery brewery and both times it was just nasty . sour cidery and undrinkable . if they can t wo n t due any qc at their own store what makes them think that the bottles they now distribute are going to be in any better shape . what really sucks is that this is a fine beer on tap i had a sample at their tasting bar and it was just like what i reviewed below . i do n t know if they tweeked the recipe since bierman s review but i thought this was one of the most unique and tasty lagers i ve had that was made in the us . the color was quite a bit darker than i expected almost an amber color . the best part of this beer was the noble hop nose character that was full and in your face . nice moderate mouthfeel and slightly fruity and nutty flavors gave way to a substantial hop bitterness and the end . a truly great lager that was way fresher than any german lager you can buy here in the states .,taste,0.2,0
presentation ml green corked and capped mini champagne bottle with no freshness date . artsy label with info about the beer on the back . appearance dark light orange red hue skimpy ring of lace from a semi active carbonation . smell big tartness nearly sour . cherry aroma grows with a faint sweetness and fullness . light earthy and musty nose within . taste sourness is nearly puckering at first the glands and taste buds get used to it soon enough . light bodied expressively dry and crisp . soft earthy and musty notes include slight barn yard cork and cellar like flavors . faint grain throughout . cherry is real tart with a more rounded flavor after wards . long finish of tartness and cherry flavors . notes racy yet simple withdrawn but traditional . this is true lambic all the way no sweet syrups or sugars added this is the real thing . i have had samples at the brewery and the trip that the bottles have made produced the same awesome effect without a flaw .,taste,0.9,1
a ml bottle poured to a pint glass oregon craft beer month this was flown across the pacific then toted up the west coast by dgilks on his beery us adventure last month . thanks david . love the label so does my graphic designer wife looking every bit the pasted on playing card ace of spades . . abv . standard drinks . no date . a ominously dark an impenetrable blackness even at the fringes . creamy mocha tan head that builds rapidly to more than a finger but falls just as fast . probably the only knock looks wise is a lack of head retention . lace is in wide bands ones that slyly break apart and descend the glass back the concave cap . s what started well enough as a wafting bittersweet chocolate and understated coffee fading to more sweetness and underlying fruity dark berry esters and confectionery spices . something in here reminds me of a european baltic porter . t earthy and dark a jammy berry coated in thick chocolate doses and milder coffee roast . dry and somewhat dirty before subtler sweetness almost a caramelized or seared meat type of sugariness begins to gain some ground . a bit of brassy tang in the finish the slightest oxidized souring that does n t detract whatsoever . pretty damn complex and awfully delicious . m creamy and richly coating feel with a singing spicy tingle that lingers a long while on the tongue . not a particularly heavy beer but an eternal finish almost espresso like . a surprise is the subtle alcohol warmth that this is only is a little surprising as it smolders in the mouth . o quite good . export stouts are n t something i get to try every day and this was a real treat to have one from an australian brewer i ve heard good things about . robust flavor would keep me coming back to this one . if it was available here in oregon . thanks again david cheers mate .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to lusciousjackson for this one . poured cold to a founder s brewing company goblet a deep dark bourbon amber brown with a thin short lasting head leaving spotty lace to the rim after each sip . aroma of boiling molasses earthy hops buttery brown sugars and caramel . earthy hops blended with molasses way up in front . brown sugars vanilla bean dark cherries raisins and dark fruits . medium carbonation big bodied thick and creamy . hops presence but sweet nonetheless . drinkable yep . i had the barrel licked doppelbock a couple nights ago wish i d have had them side by side . these are great brews .,taste,0.9,1
i m updating my previous review because my recent bottles of eku are better than what i described in my previous rating . big malty toffee aroma you pretty much only get from a true german bock brew . very very nice . actually there s also a strong fruitiness which you do n t get all that often in a german lager . even so it s a clean fruitiness so you know it s still a lager . beautiful amber color with a slight head but one that seems to stick around . after pouring it into a glass the appearance and aroma of this brew just make me want to immediately take a sip . carbonation is decent and appropriate for the style but some previous bottles have been too low . flavor is a malt assault on the tongue combined with some heat from the alcohol . the flavor improves on the aroma with a huge malty toffee explosion on the tongue . i get ripe fruits . perhaps some apple but even more i m getting some beautiful ripe pear flavors . have you ever forked over the money to buy some harry and david s royal riviera pears . they re expensive but ohhh so good . nature s candy . anyway i definitely get some of that great ripe oregon pear character in this brew . when i first tasted this beer ten years ago i was n t crazy about it . now it s one of my occasional favorites . it s not something i would drink often but i love to keep some on hand for the times when i m in the mood . and it seems to hold up incredibly well in my fridge for long periods of time . there s no denying eku is a malty brew . even for german standards yet it still has a nice clean fermented lager taste . even though the malt character is strong i do n t think this brew goes too far with its maltiness . take vetter on tap in heidelberg for comparison . vetter is too over the top malty and has way too much of an unfermented malt syrup taste . eku on the other hand is much more drinkable and thoroughly fermented . i really enjoy this brew but i can imagine that some do n t because it s a bit extreme . eku has definitely become a brew i ve come to love over the years . if you disagree that s okay that just leaves more for me .,taste,1.0,1
picked this up on a whim since i they did n t have the beer i was looking for . poured from the bottle into a snifter glass appearance dark almost black in color with chocolate colored head . smell dark roasted malts and a bit of coffee taste slightly bitter with above flavor i am really impressed with this quality brew,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a nonic snow cap is a clear mahogany with lots of active streamers . the khaki colored head is tight and creamy about finger tall leaving thick foam . aroma is sweet powdery malt with a touch of strawberry . soft but appealing . taste is not as sweet as the nose spicy and malty but not as full bodied as one might expect . subtle hints of traditional noel spices with a touch of smokiness . the lingering finish is very bitter and firm more so then i d prefer . not outrageously complex but fairly well balanced . opens a bit more as it warms but the mouthfeel loses some crispness and gets thin . mouthfeel is creamy with a medium light body . i ve had this beer a number of times from the bottle draught and kegs at house parties . and have always thought it was a tasty full bodied winter warmer that was still remarkably easy drinking .,taste,0.7,1
i liked this beer a lot more than i expected to . i did n t go into it expecting to taste much sot hat helped but it definitely exceeded expectations all around . i do n t think of most crappy lagers as terribly drinkable but this one was far better than the average lager . it actually made me think about buying more just to keep around for cheap beer which has n t happened since i started reviewing beers a few years ago .,taste,0.4,0
i was expecting more . deep golden amber with a sticky white lace . very citrusy hop flower nose . dry hop flower without much malt to speak or taste of . smooth light medium body . smoothy hoppy and very dry but i missed much of the malt .,taste,0.6,1
slightly hazy a yellow beer with a big frothy head . smells of sour cherries some malt and clove spice to it but really a great sour smell . has a sour taste with a big clove and yeast presence . alcohol is present but not over powering . some hints of pepper as well and a little bit of vanilla in the aftertaste . a bit too over carbonated for my liking . this goes down really easily . definitely recommend a solid offering from unibroue will try again .,taste,0.9,1
great lakes fans it still has that awesome look to it . it laces down the glass . it just has a real funny aftertaste almost overly metallic . it tastes like a hopped up dortmunder the hops seemed stale or something . it pours a beautiful straw pale color and a nice pillowy head it just does n t taste really good .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a deep dark brown opaque color . when held up to the light you can see a nice red hue in the light . medium head with good retention . smell it smells of malt and cherries . taste this beer is very complex it has a nice chocolaty malt flavor to it with a cherry finish . there is also a deep oak flavor that almost boarders on a wine feel to it . mouthfeel and drinkability very good stout easy to drink . good alcohol content for the flavor it has .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
served in a pint glass . light amber that is hazy with tiny particles that i had to look closely to make sure they were there . off white head that dispersed slowly and left thick lacing all the way down the glass . smell is green unripe mango and grapefruit with a little caramel . nice green mango and grapefruit up front that turns a little sweet in the middle that finished dry and bitter at the end . i bought this on a whim because i did n t have anything hoppy at the house and was pleasantly surprised how good this beer is . would love to get this on draft to see how much better it is .,taste,0.9,1
oz . pop top cap gt dimpled mug this one pours out looking goood . very well carbonated but will it last . with a clear rusty amber color and a rather remarkable two finger s deep fluffy dense off white head . very tight with long retention . the lacing is even sticky . the nose mostly has a sweet caramel scented malt honey soaked wheat bread slight wet cardboared effect and a metallic zesty hop scent at the end . cloying sweet malt dominated for the most part . the flavor starts out with sweet caramel and soaking wet wheat bread malt . this is a light to medium feel crisp at first then mellows to a dull flat effect . the malt is full of graininess and a residual nutty bitterness . the hops come in fast but it s not a fresh hop flavor it s a bitter metallic effect in the middle but it lingers . the off flavor of metal and intense bitterness camps out on the back of the palate and refuses to move along . the hops are subdued of any decent hop flavor it s more of a finishing effect of bitterness . all i ask for in a product from a b is a clean non metallic finish . but it never happens . it s a b s trademark little flavor with a few off flavor s that simply makes it tough to finish . i actually had high hopes for this one concidering it took so long for them to formulate this one . guess i learned a valuable lesson .,taste,0.3,0
nice head presentation lots of sticky white foam . the body is a light golden straw color and is very cleanly filtered . grainy and straw aroma and lemony too overall the aroma is very perceptible . this brew has a hint of a corn husk taste to it and is not fruity like i kind of expected . mouth feel speaking this brew is like a lager all the way through . i can see what the style is all about in this brew .,taste,0.6,1
this was ok . nothing spectacular about it . i have had lambics in the past and this is nothing like the ones i have had . it was much weaker in taste but not sweetness . it was more of a sweetwater with a cranberry hint . no real hops but some malts . really creamy and smooth . not one of my favs but worth a try .,taste,0.4,0
very clear very pale . clean white head very tight . it s a south of the border bmc . smell is a bit malty ever so slightly spicy and very airy and light . ever so lighty medicinal too . taste is like a rice field with one or two barley plants to give it character or it would be if it had much flavour . very little to go on here . just the barest hint of spice in the back . mouthfeel is sort of like club soda water with some bubbles . ok not quite as aggressive as club soda . it would be more drinkable and would make a dandy lawnmower beer if it had any character at all . it seems challenged in this area . be well uf,taste,0.3,0
pours a rich brown with hints of garnet in strong light . the thick creamy head is a light beige and stands about fingers thick . head retention is excellent and leaves a nice sticky high water mark on the glass . aroma is rich in malt with mineral undertones . as it warms slighty more alcohol aroma becomes apparent . flavor is quite rich and malty exactly as i d expect from a bock . espresso and dark chocolate undertones are present . mineral content is noticeable and provides a good counter to the rich sweetness of the malt . there is also a slight saltiness present it is somewhat distracting from everything else that is going on . hops assert themselves at the end of the flavor profile with a nice round bitterness . alcohol is present in the taste but not overpowering . mouthfeel is is thinner than i d expected from the pour and somewhat astringent . the after taste mouthfeel is pretty drying from the alcohol content and coating .,taste,0.8,1
consumed . pours virtually black with a cola like two finger tan head that s not really sticky enough to provide anything but the most perfunctory lacing . some bubbles spotted rising along sides of glass . aromatic beer this rich but somewhat light roasted coffee and chocolate waft into the nose accompanied by a slight metallic tinge . the mouthfeel is thin watery with little carbonation in evidence . flavor is off sourness which is certainly acceptable in a stout in small amounts seems to be the primary flavor component . some mocha and the aforementioned aroma components show up as well . this beer is probably spoiled but i do n t know what they were shooting for so maybe not . . definitely undrinkable . drain pour .,taste,0.3,0
a poured a very dark color ca n t see any light around edged very creamy chocolaty looking head nitrogen cascade effect is cool as well . s smells like chocolate and roasted malt yum . t chocolate and roasted malts on the flavor . i was disappointed in the taste and thought that it lacked a lot of flavor and seemed watery to me . m nice mouth feel very creamy nitrogen bubble are nice too . o would be great if they packed a bit more flavor into this brew . i did enjoy it though .,taste,0.6,1
pike dry wit unfiltered wheat beer . oz bottle . appearance straw colored and cloudy but plenty of effervescence . the head is short but tight . much like foam on a cappuccino . it left behind a wonderful thick lacing on the glass . smell the first whiff is floral . yeasty and bready then the more subtle spices come through . possibly some lavender . taste beer has been called liquid bread and this deserves the moniker . it is very much artisianal bread in a glass . malty tastes balanced by citrus and possibly coriander spices . reminiscent of herbs de provence . it finishes with hints of white pepper . mouthfeel medium to full body . the carbonation keeps it feeling light however . the lingering feel is not unlike that of champagne . drinkability very refreshing . ideal on a spring day . i would definitely have another . in fact there seems to be more in the bottle right now . .,taste,0.9,1
i picked up a six pack of this for my boss party . they basically enjoy bud and wine . i didnt want to scare anyone so i tried to tone it down . this beer went over well some of the craft beer newbies appreciated it . and so did i . this hefen weizen style brew was too mellow for my tastes but to some extent is was very drinkable . there was not much carbonation or zing to this brew . it tended to be a bit on the watery side . flavors were oddly balanced however and the nose was appealing . i cant accurately judge on appearance because there were no suitable glasses available . so im giving it an average rating in that area i doubt this will skew the ratings any . i will definitely purchase this beer again if the occasion calls for it .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz can into shaker pint glass . appearance straw color with a large white head that dissipates pretty quickly and leaves a little bit of spotty lace . smell grains and adjunct with a sweet apple juice type aroma and a slight hint of herbal hop . taste begins with sweet fruitiness finishing with slightly bitter grain flavors and a bana like sweet flavor . mouthfeel light body with balanced carbonation and a clean refreshing finish . carbonation is surprisingly balanced for the style . drinkability of the big three macro brews this may very well be the best . not great as a beer but pretty damn good as an adjunct lager . i d have it again though would n t necessarily choose it over most things .,taste,0.6,1
after successes i was excited to try this last bottle . however i was greeted with a bit of early disappointment . completely impenetrable orange liquid with a smallish head . bananas and bandages a little clove . a bit offputting on the nose . flavor improves though slightly sweet bananas vanilla clove licorice . sweet banana is nice but overall i m just not all that jazzed about this brew . cold and cool the bandage aroma was apparent warm it faded into the background behind the clove . glad it was n t a total fall but much lower than the other beer camp performances . maybe i ll try another bottle.,taste,0.7,1
presentation oz green bottle with a foil neck . definitely distinguishes itself as being a malt beverage . no sign of beer here . best before on the back label . appearance extremely pale and clear yellow . lace is thin patchy with large bubble clusters along the sides . smell very floral in the nose but more like a fake floral aroma perhaps from the use of a hop oil extract with light grain notes . some may mistake this as a skunky aroma . taste very smooth with a moderate carbonation sweet though a little starchy with a bitter hop oil flavour that seem extract like . odd metalic and even steely flavour underneath that goes astringent further into the finish with the bitter hop oil . notes coarse on the palate too much hop and not crisp enough . tastes similar to unfermented beer . there are better non alcoholic brews out there for sure . less than . abv .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a reddish amber rather than the brown i was expecting one finger tan head dissipates quickly . lots of suspended sediment is present batch so i assume it s not left over from last year . s all kinds of caramel and toffee sweetness are present in the aroma this smells just like october should . t a bit too sweet caramel overload hits taste buds right away followed by a nice nutty finish . m lively carbonation and light body very smooth . d hampered by sweetness a bit otherwise no problems here .,taste,0.6,1
first off this beer pours a nice golden yellow but there is no head or lacing a big knock down for me . aroma begins with very light graininess and bready notes with a touch of light lemon pear with light spice notes as well . really awful to be honest smells like a slightly sour light american big beer . the taste is average as well with initial graininess and slight hop bitterness . there is a metallic aftertaste which is also off putting where is the sour . the finish is dry and crisp which is probably the only decent aspect of the beer . adequate carbonation despite the lack of initial head bubbles . overall this is not a good beer even for a session beer . by far the worst beer i have had in a while . back to the drawing board for bells on this sessionable pale wheat ale .,taste,0.6,1
i tried this once before and was not impressed . after buying a summer variety pack i ended up with a few and gave it another shot and i am glad i did . this did not taste exactly like an ipa perhaps thats why i didnt like it before but it has a decent flavor . its a bit more fragrant fruity and sweeter than an ipa to me but has a pleasant enough flavor to enjoy a few .,taste,0.8,1
bottle poured a cloudy dirty beige color wheat ale with an average size head with minimal retention and no lacing . aroma of candy and strong sweet grainy malt . taste is a weird mix between some cloying candy ester with loads of grainy sweet malt . way too cloying to be rally enjoyable . body is really full with limited filtration and minimal carbonation with no apparent alcohol . could have been really interesting but is just really over the top and too cloying at the end of the day .,taste,0.6,1
pours a cloudy yellow orange color with a fairly solid white head . fairly typical look for this style but the head lasted longer than i expected . smell at first is very much like apples . as the beer settles can detect the yeast and a bit of a bread smell . kind of reminds me of the smell of a fruit bread like if you baked a bread and had apple baked in . taste is a bit fruity maybe a bit floral as well . quite a bit of carbonation going in it . there is spice as well some pepper a touch of coriander . quite a bit of warming going down . the carbonation really helped the mouthfeel it s quite active in my mouth . nothing too outstanding here without the carbonation would probably be on the thin side . overall a decent beer but not a great one . i still think duvel is my favorite of this style and this one to me did n t quite measure up to it .,taste,0.6,1
served in a tulip from a bottle . a black . just like good coffee . very little head and next to no lacing . s coffee . what else should i say here . rich coffee aroma . t again coffee . awesome . this may be my all time favorite beer . omg . m full . i love it . just like drinking an iced coffee . d drink one and stop . please do n t attempt to be a hero . overall awesome beer . try it and savor it . it is truly unique .,taste,1.0,1
served in a pint glass . pours black as night with just a hint of brown at the edges . the head was almost non existent and very disappointing may be a bad pour i seem to remember this having a decent head last time i drank it . smells and tastes as dark as it looks . odors and tastes of smoke coffee and chocolate . delicious but very thick and strong . a little too strong to drink more than one in a sitting . i had this bottle in my fridge for a while waiting to get reviewed . it took a long time before i was in the mood for it again . i guess it s just not my style .,taste,0.8,1
wow is this supposed to be brewed with peaches . peach concentrate . it must have been not ripe peach concentrate . ca n t smell it . ca n t taste it . ca n t sense it . i asked the server about this dogfish head ale house falls church and he completely agreed and said that he gets the same comment all the time . straw colored cloudy brew with no head and no lacing after the fact . anyway there was little to no aroma to this brew . only a citrus sour aroma . taste was all tart sour and almost of unsweetened lemonade . any hops present . i could n t detect much if any . no body and not very drinkable . for as big of a dogfish head fan as i am i have to say this is not very good . and the ba term of not worthy comes to mind . i ll choose to try and forget that i ever stopped at this exit if you know that i mean .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle poured in a pint glass . came from a variety pack . clear light brown gold amber colour . . inches of off white head at the pour reduces to inch . globs of sticky random lace . mild aroma is sweet and lightly malted . hints of honey and hops . flavour is quite nice until the aftertaste rolls in . sweet honey and light malts at the swallow . lightly hopped for balance . the pleasant flavour is steamrolled out of the way by a slightly acidic off veggie taste that lingers quite awhile . mouthfeel is pleasant medium bodied smooth and lightly carbonated . this would actually be a really good beer if it was n t for the aftertaste . just kills everything . all the big rock beers i have tried have this same unpleasant aftertaste . if this could be changed they all would be alot better . i d be willing to give this a try again in the future to see if it was just the case i bought but i wo n t be hunting any down anytime soon .,taste,0.4,0
review the ubiquitous fall seasonal for any good brew pub the flatlanders okto is a bright orange amber color with a white head that probably would have been thicker if poured a little better but revived nicely . aroma had some vague dms but bready malts were very prominent . flavor was bready malts with nutty undertones comparable to the typical american version of oktoberfest these days . but there was a spicy hop prominence that is atypical not anything overdone or out of balance just more hoppy than you might expect from an okto . body was a good light medium and mouth feel was very smooth and soft . drinkability was outstanding . i imagine this brew fits into the usual okto abv so the drinkability can be dangerous over a few pints . nice lager from a brew pub imagine that .,taste,0.7,1
bottle into pistoles chalice a very heady beer abut two fingers of a light tan coloured foam . the body is dark brown muddy and turbid with some yeast chinks floating arond . the head retains very well at the two finger level . the nose is very strong but is definitely limited in scope it has a big malty body and some sweet fruits . the taste has the components of a dubbel but they are all out of proportion . the initial taste is too bitter the finish is actually sour and the aftertaste is n t sweet enough rather it had too much bitterness . the body is light but has a lot of carbonation to give the impression of a medium,taste,0.6,1
hazy golden body nice white head . i really wanted to like this beer . it has an interesting combinations from plentiful hops and barrel aging but i get pick up a melted plastic off taste to it that i have encountered in other beers . great malt character but this is a real distraction from what the beer does right . maybe i just got a bad sample .,taste,0.4,0
old bottle from perhaps or earlier sampled february pours with a frothy reasonably fast disappearing light brown colored head . the beer shows a bright clear deep brown color as i pour it but otherwise sits an opaque black color in my glass . ah the aroma is quite nice it has that characteristic note that develops in lightly oxidized stouts . heady notes of alcohol espresso rum all intermingles a creates a note that is slightly reminiscent of a coffee liquor . the taste is fairly light up front it would seem this beer has thinned out a bit over time . the finish has a solid dark chocolate note that lingers on with a bit of that characteristic chocolate bitterness . i think that the light oxidation has accentuated the chocolate note in the finish . this beer is lightly sweet throughout which serves as a great foil for the noticeable roasted character . there is a certain burn acidity which in combination with the roasted grain note reminds me of an espresso shot . the dark malts in this beer have allowed it to stand up quite well over the years . the oxidation while apparent is still at the stage where it adds a bit to the complexity and i think that it makes up quite well for the smoothing out and loss of complexity in the up front malt notes that would have been in this beer originally . i also really like the boosted chocolate notes in this beer the finish reminds me of vibrant cocoa powder in both its chocolate note and its bitterness .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep chocolate black opaque in the glass with a frothy coffee mocha head . chocolate and chicory form the aroma . not to be redundant but the flavor is chocolate with a nice bitter finish reminiscent of bittersweet chocolate . even the mouthfeel is thick and creamy like melted say it with me chocolate . all of this however is contained within the context of a very satisfying stout . you like chocolate . you like stouts . you ll love this . you probably would n t want to drink it all night but as a treat or a desert beer it s really good .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a brown colored body with a few fingers off white head and some decent lace that doesnt stick around for long . there is also a lot of fizz to the body . smell it has a roasted malt aroma and is sort of sour . taste there is some toasted malt character but mai ly a very sour fruitiness . mouthfeel on the higher end of thin . overall not a big fan really so far of anything i have tried from this brewery it all has a bit of an off taste especially in the aftertaste . i plan on trying as many as i can they seem to be moving into the beer market here in missouri by full force .,taste,0.2,0
poured from a corked and caged ml bottle . top reads . a light and murky . golden pale orange yellow . carbonation billowing from the bottom of the glass . the head climbs up taking over the glass . s very sweet and apple ish . a touch of yeast . t not overwhelming as i thought it would be . very mild and soft . slight yeast taste at the end with an apple kick . maybe a little pepper taste . m just as all the unibroue beers great mouthfeel . light and cool very refreshing . d lower alcohol content than most of the unibroue brews this is very drinkable . good for company that does n t like beer but likes wine . a good foot in the door for those not into beer . yet .,taste,0.7,1
i had this beer poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a the beer pours a golden color or is it pale . . anyways its clear a touch fizzy but the head is small and unappealing and leaves no lacing . s the smell is weak smells like some off aroma notes from warm fermentation . . faint banana but its weird . t tastes like my first homebrew . its not horrible but its not good either . just a bland flavorless mess of a beer . m smooth . but just really thin . d a pretty bad beer not the worst i have had but if i want to taste homebrew beer ill make my own .,taste,0.3,0
this bottle came in a four pack along with the gonzo imperial porter double dog and tripel all for a ten dollar price tag . one of the best craft beer deals out there right now imo . color is dark and rosy with just a small amount of white laced heading . some brandy whiffs come up first along with some chocolate and stone fruit none of which are very pronounced . plum molasses bitter hops and alcohol come through in the taste . this beer does not seem to be trying to hide the fact that it is a bit hot and heavy . this beer took me the better part of an hour to finish which is the way it should be with a beer this size . put this one with some heavy blue cheese or simply have it as an after dinner treat . again definitely grab the four pack this beer comes in . cheers,taste,0.8,1
serving type large bottle of goodness appearance very dark burgundy . pours w a slight head that stays for a short period of time . about fingers when first poured smell sweet fruit in the background . spice comes through the more i enjoy the smell . very refreshing taste hops and malt spice toward the end . very good flavour . the fruits that you smell toward the beginning do come through while drinking . so to recap malt hops at the beginning toward the middle of the drink you get a touch of sweetness from the fruit and ends w some nice spice . very good mouthfeel medium body w carbonation . a touch fizzy . very warm at the end drinkability a nice drink to enjoy but not one i d have every night . this would be great w a savory dish . not a drink to chug or pound down but a nice sipping drink . edit as the drink warmed up some it unlocked some more of the drinks potential . more of the fruit unlocks toward the beginning of the drink instead of just the middle and the spice picks up a little while the warmth stays . . good drink while ice cold out of my fridge and great when it warms up some .,taste,1.0,1
pours a pale yellow color with light to non exsistent head . rather soapy with some large bubbles . smells clean with some citrus rind but mainly musty . the taste has that lime citrus tang that i like with these lighter hispanic lagers . but other than that taste does n t impress me much . basic clean with a nice citrus crispness . the aftertaste is somewhat sour which is not enjoyable though this beer on the whole is not as bad as it could be .,taste,0.7,1
poured from half liter bottle into nonic pint glass . appearance pours a blonde color with a pretty small head that leaves behind a little lace . some bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass . not too impressed with the looks of this . smell weak smell . slightly metallic with slight floral notes also some grassiness and a bit of malt character come through . taste starts with a fruity sweetness finishes with a pretty strong almost nutty bitterness . well balanced flavor and much better than the smell would let on . mouthfeel pretty thin but has a balanced carbonation character . drinkability not an outstanding beer but pretty good nonetheless.it s somewhat refreshing and the balance of the flavor makes it pretty tasty although it lacks in other areas . would n t mind having it again but among german beers there are so many better choices .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark cloudy copper with a thick foamy head that leaves a thin intermittent lacing down the glass as it is consumer . smells strongly fruity wet wheat . taste is fruity wheat yeasty up front with an ashen dry dark finish . no hint of the high abv very well concealed . some adequate carbonation medium bodied and smooth . this is a very good effort from a local brewery . must try if you re in the area or can acquire it some other way .,taste,0.8,1
i d heard the negative hype and i m one to defend an underdog i ll still try see bottom but this was not very enjoyable . thin and cloyingly sweet with an odd pinkish color . nothing subtle about it straight blueberry fizz with little body . it tasted like a spritzer or blueberry flavored boone s farm . i bought one to bake a cake with because i could n t find a sea dog blueberry wheat and did n t want to drink the rest of the oz . remainder after two sips . in it s defense it did make a great blueberry fudge cake and my girlfriend liked it so i gave it some taste points .,taste,0.6,1
most of michelob s craft beers are at least competent and considering the price certainly credible efforts so when i saw this i was looking forward to something new and pleasant from a usually reliable source . to my surprise and disappointment this strange brew tastes overwhelmingly of vanilla frosting just like you d get out of the plastic tub of duncan hines . impossible to get anywhere past that ersatz and overcloying vanilla flavor maybe it was aged in bourbon casks but i for one could n t tell . a pity and something of a shock from ab which is usually nothing if not restrained . additional notes this appears to be a weaker version of a seasonal vanilla ale previously released under the michelob name proper in oz bottles at abv as one of their celebration series . i m going to use the other five bottles as an ingredient in cakes . if you do n t bake you might try just one bot . first .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear amber with very golden edges and about a finger or two of rocky white head . as it fades a lot of lacing is left on the glass . wierd as i hold it up one way it looks amber and i move it and it looks gold . almost like a holographic beer . aroma is very weak . hints of piney hops but very hard to pick out anything else . taste starts out sweet with some piney hop resins in the middle and a borderline medicinal finish . not at all what i look for in a dipa no bitterness whatsoever and much like the aroma the flavors that are detectable are very weak . the mouthfeel is the only thing that is decent about this beer . farily thick in body with a good bit of carbonation . based on the high price point and weak aroma and flavors i wo n t be trying this one again .,taste,0.3,0
i had this beer on tap at david copperfield s here in nyc . i found it to be an exceptional ipa with a subtle bitterness and an intense lingering grapefruit hop flavor . the mouth feel was a bit resiny but quite refreshing the beer poured with very little head at all and the color was a very clear orange . reminded me of sixpoint bengali tiger only a bit more fruity and not as malty .,taste,1.0,1
bristol just threw a new batch of this on tap and i picked up a growler to take home after the firkin rendezvous last week . my friends and i split the jug over a nice batch of eggplant parmesan . unfortuantely the beer was n t as good as the food my friend prepared . it s handsome looking champagne colored with a big rocky head that laces well . the bouquet is charming too . a spicy and aggresive mix of coriander and pepper . if this beer were to be evaluated on looks alone it would pass my test with flying colors it s when the tasting starts that things went downhill . the spices especially coriander are cloying and unbalanced . there was a disturbing diacetyl taste that really marred every sip of the brew and took away from it s overall character . i was able to finish the growler and a bomber too by splitting it with other folks but i would have had to make this a drain pour had i been drinking solo . stick with bristol s other beers beehive mass transit ec octoberfest skull and bones and xxx warlock and take a pass here .,taste,0.3,0
poured dark with a toffee colored head which reduced to nothing but a stringy uneven lace around my pint glass . aroma is malty hints of licorice star anise and wet dog . clean and crisp tasting with bready notes . the malt taste is really up front and prevalent here . the taste seems to sweeten up as the beer warms . hints of homebrew tang in the finish . light to medium bodied highly drinkable but slightly under carbonated . for the novelty alone this is worth checking out since it is a collaborated effort and they did heat the wort with hot rocks .,taste,0.6,1
poured from the oz cl can into my glass . this beer started off well with a nice golden color even the smell was normal . the taste however was way off the mark . very difficult to put the finger on the flavor citrusy and off kilter . mouthfeel and drinkability were ok. definetely the last time for this beer . just a thought barleyman,taste,0.4,0
vintage and vintage clear amber red not much aroma detected but taste has heavenly rich with full mouthfeel cloudy heather orange flowery aroma which entirely different taste structure than both were highly consumable on a cold day not something id drink much once the weather started turning warm neither had the alcohol flavor id expect from a high gravity beer . bierbistro served them bit too cold .,taste,1.0,1
a cherry red with a nice thick foam medium lacing on the glass . s it sure smells like . equal parts citrus sweet and alcohol . t hot nutty and malty . a peppery chocolate mint aftertaste . sits on the tongue . m nice thicker taste dry . lower carbonation . d good barley wine nice complex flavor . just a little to much of an alcohol burn .,taste,0.8,1
served in a tulip glass served from a waxed oz bottle . a was expecting something a little darker when pouring this beer . its quiet light in the spectrum when it comes to an imperial stout . zero to no head also just a little dark foam on the top . s a little coffee and a little vanilla and a little roast that is about it . again was expecting a lot more from this beer . t the taste is the best reviewed part of this beer but not great by any means . there is some coffee but more so chocolate some sweet and some vanilla also oak is mixed into the flavor but its light . m thin this is quiet a let down i was expecting something a little thicker with the and being partially barrel aged . o i think ks needs to go back to the drawing board on this one i m happy i did n t spend a lot on this beer because it was n t very enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
a poured a translucent golden yellow with a half finger of bubbly head and left plenty of lacing sticking to the glass . s lots of various grains citrus and hints of spice with some sweetness from the malts very basic . t the sweetness from the malts are the star of the show on the flavor with citrus grains and rice accents . m the brew was light to medium in body with a good amount of carbonation which had a sweet grainy citrusy and crisp finish . d it was very light all around but drank really good and went good with some sashimi . definitely a sessionable brew .,taste,0.6,1
this is my favorite chocolate stout brooklyn bcs is close . it is somehow chocolaty sweet without devolving into tasting like an alcoholic milkshake . beautiful deep rich color caramel accents in the nose and the taste and a subtle hop presence . an outstanding beer at the end of the night . hv,taste,1.0,1
redhook ipa india pretender ale i do n t care what they slapped on the label . ipa s are supposed to have a hop profile that will rip your tongue from your mouth . i ve had several things from the same beer cooler of the grocery store where i purchased this six pack that were far hoppier sierra nevada pale ale for example this stuff pours like a cold filtered macro lager crystal clear with a quickly dissapearing head . no discernable aroma.however it does n t taste bad . the website says they hop this with cascades but i m just do n t taste it . this tastes like a bar of soap being rubbed in the grass as it warms up . drink it very cold to mask the soapyness and only taste a subtle kick of mystery hop . at least that s what i do when it s on sale i do n t have much money and want a buzz slight hop fix .,taste,0.4,0
a reddish almond body with a typical belgian rocky two finger head of a dark khaki color . active carbonation . s sugary dark fruits plum date fig toffee caramel light medicinal alcohol aroma at the very end . t caramel apple dates figs raisins beets toffee saccharine sweetness slight vanilla character and just a trace of alcohol . m medium bodied tingly carbonation a little creaminess . d as far as dubbels go this is one of the elite . sip savor enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
a cloudy yellow . pour out and then swirl the rest for a decent head otherwise you wo n t have any . either way it dissipates quickly . s citrusy and fresh . very bright . t it s assertive for a witbier . strong citrus peel as well as sourness dominate . it s a little spicy possibly a result of the heavy carbonation with a hint of coriander . extremely refreshing great for summer . m heavily carbonated and light . d refreshing and clean .,taste,1.0,1
a poured a brown with redish tinges it was a foggish cloudy color had a tannish brown head but the head didnt last long at all s can smell what comes across as toffee even though its a blend of fruits im not sure exactly what im smelling beyond cant really separate he scents t wow totally different than i was expecting slightly juicy in content a sharp sweetness its slightly tart a little fruity m has a tartness that really balances the sweetness of the beer good carbonation d the beer has a balance which makes it a pretty drinkable beer,taste,0.9,1
aroma crisp and fresh with some biscuit malt malt sweetness and a bit of floral hops . taste not what i expected . i was thinking a scottish ale with the name celt ale but it s listed as an american blond . as an american blond it s not half bad . a nice melange of maltiness malt sweetness with a touch of biscuit malt . i was pleasantly surprised . mouthfeel is light medium with a moderate carbonation . drinkability it s okay .,taste,0.8,1
poured a bottle of this into a shaker glass . a pours a clear straw yellow body with no head or lacing of note . s smells of limes and salt . reminds more of a margarita than a beer . t despite the lime in the name kind of tasted more like a mojito with a mintness to it and salt definitely brings itself to the forefront of taste here . nothing overwhelming . m a light crisp and refreshing mouthfeel that was pretty good and quite enjoyable for a summer beer . bonus point here . d a fairly drinkable beer but mostly due to the mouthfeel . an easy beer that does not take much to drink . the slight saltiness with a refreshing mint lime taste made this beer very easy to drink . decent overall but nothing major and i ca n t say i would make this one a beer of choice in the future .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into standard pint glass . a pours with a nice white head that disappears immediately . leaves a slight lacing on the glass as you drink which slides down the side and vanishes into the drink within seconds . appearance is that of a cloudy dull orange color . definitely not much to admire . s what smell . i ca n t smell much of anything . i even let this warm up to room temp hoping to get something out of it . faintly orangy with a bit of malt is all i am getting . t again not much here . a bit malty at first is all i taste which disappears quickly behind a slight orange and a biscuity taste . nothing strong until i got to the last couple of drinks then the sediments came through . the sediments were just an amplified taste of malt and biscuit . not bad just nothing spectacular . m thin and bubbly . carbonation stings the tongue a bit . little bit of orange taste comes through but not much else . d as a fan of craft beer this is definitely not something i would pay to drink again . flavor is weak and boring . i guess if you do n t normally drink anything outside of bud or bud lite this would probably be bursting with flavor and very drinkable . a step up from anheuser busch s typical macro fare but not much . and a step down from michelob s line . the fact that they even mention this as being a belgian style is a slap in the face to every decent belgian beer out there . without a doubt the bottom of the line in any witbier i have ever had .,taste,0.6,1
pretty solid black in color just a little brown at the edges thin caramel colored head . rich and roasted aroma . molasses and a bit of cherry maybe . quite chocolaty both milk chocolate and dark chocolate . the taste is quite sweet and almost milky . more chocolate and roasted flavors though none that are really coffee like . some of the grainy aftertaste characteristic of schell s beers . hops are there more noticable at times but toned back overall . medium to light body for a stout fairly smooth and milky mouthfeel which lead it to be quite drinkable like ruffles you ca n t have just one . verdict a winner from schell s . tasty and light enough to make it a good session beer but not in the exceptional category .,taste,0.7,1
on tap nitro churchill s pub grille san marcos ca a beautiful auburn and brown with a thin airy light brown cap . incredible sheets and rings of lacing down the glass . a strong potent aroma consisting of sweet caramel malt and pungent grapefruit and orange . some alcohol heat as well as can be expected at this abv . though the beer looks incredible and smells good as well i ca n t stand the way it tastes . it s remarkably bitter and incredibly harsh with alcohol . the powerful alcohol and chemical taste is strong from sip to swallow . there s some bready and caramel sweetness hidden underneath but very few enjoyable flavors are present . it s listed as a dipa though this beer seems to have far more in common with a barleywine . that being said this does n t make for a good barleywine either . this is my fourth time having this beer and my third different serving type and i ve never finished my serving whether it be from bottle tap or nitro . medium bodied with smooth nitro style carbonation throughout though incredibly harsh with alcohol . tough to swallow . not for me .,taste,0.3,0
pours black black like the soul of some dreaded politician . with a few quickly dissapating playful bubbles on the top . think strippers dancing on the liquified soul of adolph hitler but not for all of motley grue s girls girls girls just the first refrain of the title . smells like wood aged roses and alcohol . strange yet inviting . it resembles a port . the complexity of this beer is almost too complex for words . if dostoyevsky wrote karl marx a letter written in klingon it might come close . flavors of wood vanilla grapes other fruit and rose come forth in degrees varying with each sip . yes it can occasionally come off as medicinal but let it linger before swallowing . in the mouth it feels again like a stout or a porter . it is a bit thick with very nice carbonation . this is a highly drinkable after dinner sipper . nice .,taste,1.0,1
got this in an ugly brown bottle with schlitz spelled out on the front in large wavy sorta old school scrawl . it has a nice foamy head and looks is darker than i expected . it smells kind of putrid . like a semi skunky high life . semi sweet . the taste does n t work for me at all . it has some musky hops up front muddled with what might pass for malt backbone for some . it was too grainy and the corn presence was really obvious . it tastes like malt liquor kind of . colt perhaps . weird aftertaste . it s thicker than bud or high life . i think that s why i feel like it s similar to a malt liquor . i would n t want to drink this consistently . it has flavor and character i just did n t like it .,taste,0.3,0
a serviceable malt forward red ale . this beer pours a transparent reddish amber with a creamy off white head . the aroma is mostly caramel malt with some lightly toasted bread notes mixed in . there are also traces of smoke way in the background . the taste is relatively sweet fairly water . less intensity in the mouth than the nose . the feel starts smooth and almost good but it gets very thin and watery after the initial sensation . i m not entirely sure what differentiates this beer from a mediocre scottish ale . it s not hard to drink but i m bored after only a couple sips .,taste,0.4,0
i had this one on memorial day poured from a bottle into a glass . the beer was a striking gold color very clear with excellent carbonation . a nice one finger foam formed that quickly disappeared . the smell was strongly hoppy and a little bit of malt . there was also a slight citrusy aroma i would like to have more citrus . the taste was excellent . mild hoppiness with a hint of malt . it finished dry and bitter very refreshing . the mouthfeel was a little light but thicker than your typical macro lager . a very drinkable beer that i enjoy on a warm summer day .,taste,0.9,1
bottled on feb but has been in my fridge for the last month so hopefully it held up reasonably well . pours a clear amber color with half inch of white head that held up well . quite a bit of spotty lacing is left on the glass . not much for carbonation bubbles after the pour . i get a lot of citrus hops in the aroma . makes me think more american than english . just a hint of floral in the aroma as well . flavor features the citrus hops as well . a little too much caramel malt for my taste . sort of has an artificial plastic flavor . bitterness is high for an english style . more substanital body than other pale ales . carbonation is very gentle but this beer is far from flat . a beer that is very good in some ways but falls just short in others .,taste,0.6,1
appearance yellowish wheatbeer style color with very active carbonation and yeast activity . finger head requiring very slow pour . head is not the best looking those as its fizzy and large bubbles . looks like a bubble bath on top . smell smells lemony and orangy like a wheat beer or heff . taste one of the worst tasting beers i ve tried in quite a while . first off it is noticably boozy and warm . next it is very sour not pleasant at all . very noticable lemon bitterness . then you have a lingering bitter aftertaste that lasts way too long for me and makes my mouth dry and even more thirsty than before . mouthfeel ok in the mouth but kinda fizzy overall i really do n t have much to say positive about this beer . i m going to try to drink the whole thing but its a borderline drainpour to me . i definitely wo n t buy this again . the other great divide beers have been well crafted . this one seems way off mark to me .,taste,0.4,0
pours out with a toll frothy white head on a golden body . good retention . lots of lace . smells very fruity . has tons of a white wine smell to it . a grassy earthy taste to it . very dry . is a medium bodied beer . a little too alcoholic in taste . i think it is a very drinkable formidable beer to be enjoyed . i will definitely try some of their other beers . wild ale is an interesting style .,taste,0.6,1
i loved this beer . my favorite summer beers taste is very good to me .taste like fresh lemons . carbonation is average could of been better but the taste is very unique and its qaulity to me also the color wasnt bad like a copper color very good beer after a hard days work . . .,taste,0.8,1
i wish the alc was a bit lower on this brew . stunning complexity dark rich and a great finish but the mid and finish just has that alc lingering . this can be shared with people easily . dark malt smoke vanilla coco . classic stout flavors just taking to extremes . could see this aging for years if the alc does n t burn everything up .,taste,1.0,1
in the world of light beers this is a good one . it drinks like a decent brew but with fewer calories if you are intersted in that sort of thing . it pours clean with a foamy just off white head . the taste is straight forward a little malt a decent amount of hops but basically a watered down experience . if you are looking to go light this is a great choice . if you re looking for refreshing beer you could do a lot worse .,taste,0.6,1
nearly black when it was poured out . lovely tan head that settled down and remained about a cm high until the end . nose was pleasant but there was not enough of it for my liking . still there was coffee there and maybe even something else sweet chocolate . the ingredients lists hops but they were certainly hard to catch . i was a little disapointed in the mouthfeel a little too thin watery even . still a good unoffensive stout . might be the kind to serve someone who figures they do n t like stout . let them get their tongue around this and then lead them into the underground world of beer .,taste,0.8,1
wow just about everything a pilsener should be . appearence a pale golden straw colored with a really nice white head to it . smell good malty smell with a hint of citrus behind it . taste wow just amazing . good smooth malty taste with a slight fruit hint towards the end . mouthfeel nicely carbonated . smooth feeling . very good mouthfeel . drinkability wow just good . i am very impressed with victory and will definately drink this again . my area just recently got the victory beers and so far they are all good . this one is one of their best .,taste,1.0,1
a poured into conical pint glass crystal clear and golden with a small white head . nice licing and carb trails . just a really good looking beer . s good citrusy hop smell and quite strong . i smell it before i even pour it . t characterized by its strong and lingering hop bitterness . hop flavor is similar to limes . malt flavor of this is significantly lighter and subtler than in the minute ipa i love taking the back seat to the hops . at the end of the taste i get just a bit of raw barley in the middle of my tongue . if you ask me this beer is just slightly out of balance but not at all unpleasant particularly to the hophead . m light body and average carbonation that i expect from a pale ale . no objections . d as a big ipa fan i can drink this fast . overall a refreshing and sessionable ipa . it is not my favorite i like big beers and the dfh minute ipa is pretty much the standard by which i judge big ipas . regardless this is a very affordable and drinkable craft brew that sets many people down the hophead path . do not underestimate .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at max s before the agalloch show . i ordered this so i could lower my ravg . amber copper with a beige head with great retention and nice lacing i can already tell this will be sweet . and that s what i first notice overly sweet with a moderate hop bitterness with pinesol and grapefruit . the palate opens sweet ridiculously slow caramelized and sugary revolting even . bitterness is high bruising and harshly unpleasant . full in body with a sweet and bitter finish this is not even close to being a good beer . maybe time will make this an acceptable barleywine but i m not counting on it .,taste,0.2,0
appearance pours as you would expect a wheat beer to with a smaller head . it s a toasted golden colored brew . smell there s a strong fruity aroma hard to place . citrus like probably lemon rind . back notes of spice very slight . hard to detect the hops malt characteristics . taste it is n t what you d expect but it is refreshingly fruity spicy . definitely not what one would classically expect from the style but it s drinkable and a nice change . mouthfeel does n t feel like a belgian style wheat . seems under carbonated . mouthfeel does n t contribute anything positive . overall not exactly true to the style . the fruit and spice notes are definitely interesting . i wish the flavor had been less one note . i think the recipe has definite potential if the malt and hop flavors were n t so underrepresented . comments wish they had taken it further and just turned it into a citrus style lambic . considering i wanted expected what a belgian stlye wheat beer would deliver would not buy this again but i do applaud olde main for a truly different style brew . i tasted in both a pint and in a taller cylinder better in the taller glass with it s gradually wider opening,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle into a standard beer fest mug . a this brew pours a deep brown in color which has a hazy appearance to it . the light tan head foams up with carbonation and makes a loud fizzy sound before settling back to a thin layer . s the aroma is a bit subtle and hard to pin point any coffee notes . a very nice and mellow dopplebock aroma of nuts and roasted malts is present . t m the taste is when the coffee kicks in . on the front there is a smooth blast of cold coffee tastes that blend into malts that give it a rich character . nice finish with vibrant notes of espresso and a smooth nuttiness . this could be the best pairing of dopplebock and coffee i have seen yet . a truly must for anyone who enjoys java in beer or for those who do n t you might change you re thoughts . d i find the abv to be very hidden and the notes all expressed very well for the intention and style . this is a very smooth and easy going brew .,taste,1.0,1
hazy amber pour with a thin head not much lacing . aroma was dominated by woody citrus notes and not much hop bitterness . the flavor affirmed this but it was even a little more subtle . medium bodied fair carbonation and a nice dry finish . certainly sessionable but it just does n t have that hop kick that most people have gotten accustomed to even for an english style ipa . i was surprised that the cascade presence which is sierra s calling card was less than anticipated .,taste,0.6,1
picked up a ml bottle from the bruery . split this with my fiancee and poured into a chalice . bottlecap opens with a pleasant pop and fizz . beer pours with a light fizzy white head of about inch in height which settles down to a more dense nice layer of retention . very cloudy and straw orange in color . pretty good lacing . tons of great oak aroma balanced with vanilla bourbon nutmeg biscuity malts and a complex fruit bouquet of white grape plum pear and green apple . wheat and belgian yeast strains faintly present in the nose as well . all in all very pleasant and complex . taste brings forth tons of brown sugar perhaps a bit overboard in this department . the oak is still evident with the bourbon . not quite hot but the bourbon certainly is quite warming nodding at the . abv . reminds me a bit of christmas with the gingerbread cookies noted . many of the aforementioned fruits are not detectible in the taste . medium full body . pretty thick going down and quite smooth with a lasting oaky bourbon finish . well carbonated and goes down pretty easily . i d recommend this one around the holiday but on a warm spring day it did n t hit the spot for me . there are so many other great beers from this brewery that i will likely not seek this out again but i commend them for producing this one .,taste,0.7,1
picked up a pk of this last weekend after seeing the article on ba . cracked the can open and poured it into a standard pint glass . nice dark brown in color with a head that died quickly . smell is fruity and slightly malty with a slight odor of aluminum . can definately detect some caramel in the beer as well . taste is fairly weak . not very overpowering but a very good beer . very very smooth going down not much carbonation . definately a beer i could drink all night . to those who enjoy new castle i would highly suggest trying this beer .,taste,0.7,1
bought a oz for shitz and gigglez . poured some in a glass and it was a very pale yellow . thick bubbley head but the carbonation of the beer was negligible . nose was very light mostly rice . taste is oh so simple . lots of adjuncts and hints of some actualy malted grains . hops . nope . very light and crisp but flat . definitely easy to drink .,taste,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 .,taste,0.3,0
effin excellent brew . i m an amateur here so i m totally unqualified to talk about hop notes or brett or lacing or whatever . i m doing my homework on beer but in the meantime i d like to enjoy some . this i can . brute has a distinct type of sour that finishes clean but leaves me thinking about granny smith apples in the dryness of champagne . the carbonation and head are great and i feel classy drinking this . buy me another and take me home . i almost feel bad calling it beer . but i do n t feel bad calling it awesome . would drink again for sure .,taste,1.0,1
horrible appearance.no sign of any head or carbonation . scattered bubbles rising from the bottom . the color is a clear straw yellow . aroma has a slight skunk cheap malt liqiour smell . typical lager taste that has a crispness and a slight hop bite on the finish.this seems like headache beer to me . the mouthfeel is n t that bad and deserves a for just average . has a better taste than bud but other than that it s bad . i think japan should stick to making cars and not beer .,taste,0.6,1
a poured a heavy amber color cloudy with stuff floating around . extremely foamy . s a weird clove hint . kinda reminds me of dark horse s trip ale . t to much going on i do n t know where to begin . i taste the hops but also a weird wood flavor . has a sour aftertaste . m light bodied . low carbonation . prolly the best quality of this beer . d i m just gon na say i m glad i only have a ml bottle of this which will be the last time i drink . overall i know jolly pump a dump keeps their beers aged in oak barrels or whatever but i m good . maybe the high price and the big differences get people to think they re sophisticated or something . . i get why brewers try to go all crazy by adding different stuff or brewing in some different way which usually does n t work out . and if it does it s a rarity that should be honored . this whole company reminds me of the south park episode smug about the people in san francisco who smell their own farts . please do n t think of me as a bud guy but i would take a stone ipa or something just in the ballpark .,taste,0.2,0
appearance yellow lively big foamy head no lacing . looks very much like an american lager . smell grain alcohol . yep its american . taste very refreshing . bitter . not too complex . no tricks up its slightly metallic sleeve . mouthfeel very carbonated almost overpowers the flavor . drinkability pretty drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
this pours into a pint glass . the tan thick murky yeast filled liquid is non transparent . the head is big large bubbles that slowly dissipate with some time . the aroma is not overpowering any way it just has some earthy hops and a little stale bread . the flavor is what is also nice . there is a lot of bitterness in there but the strong backbone of old malt that kind of a little on the stale side also shows through . the mouthfeel is medium with a drying bitter aftertaste . one is enough . great brew to switch it up .,taste,0.9,1
the beer in the st. bernardus trappist glass is a very deep cherry almost brown with the head a light tan majestic crown that is somewhat creamy in its texture and the lace a satin veil to seal of the glass . the aroma of sweet malted grains over ripe plums yeast crisp and fresh with a bit of tartness a real treasure to the senses start is sweet malt and the top middling in its feel . finish is humane in its acidity with the hops cordial in their spiciness aftertaste is dry slightly sour a fine drinking brew .,taste,1.0,1
purchased in albany ny . hated it in the bottle . tried on tap . poured as expected nice golden with a thick head . smelll was sweet with a strong bitter yet medicinal overtone . taste . ok . ouch . tastes like nyquil green death flavor . i mean wow . i ve yet had a beer as pungently medicinal as this . i would n t call it hops . to me it tastes like an odd mix of hop and nasty black licorice . to me very unpleasing . wow i m somewhat shocked how much i hated this beer . i rarely pour beer out but this one made the cut .,taste,0.3,0
pours nearly pitch black in color . some mahogany tones seep through when held to the light . the head retention is tan and foamy . smell is malty and i also notice the floral hops being quite pronounced in the aroma . maybe a bit much so for a porter . also add a little coffee and a little brown sugar . a nice smelling brew . the taste is flat . not flat as in carbonation wise but flat as in lack of flavor . very malty but not much else . kind of boring tasting i would expect more from a good porter . it doesnt taste bad by any means just not too exciting . its begging for some type of kick or bitterness . mouthfeel is smooth . maybe too much energy spent on making this a smooth and easy drinking beer than on making it a robust multi dimensional tasting one . drinkability is fine . i d easily suck down a few more if i had them on hand . but there s other porters i ll pick up over this one next time .,taste,0.6,1
poured a yellow orange colour with no head . none . it smells sort of like citrus and peach . with a little bit of an herbal undertone . the taste is pretty typical of a summer ale . it s very citrusy and tastes kind of like cloves or coriander . i m not sure which . but that s pretty much what comprises the spicy notes . nothing special really . it s very light in flavour and body as a summer ale should be . so that s right on . it s refreshing i ll give it that . i m not a big fan of that coriander clove taste though . never have been .,taste,0.6,1
appearance shoot me if you will but i just drank this from the bottle . am i really missing out on some magical taste experience by not drinking beer from a snifter or whatnot . like all my appearance scores this is roughly an average of what i would give the beer otherwise . smell caramel primarily . anything else i could think of would be an imagined scent for the purposes of being more poetic . alcohol is not as present in the nose as in the taste . taste definitely heavily carbonated for a barleywine as others have noted . there seems to be a smidgen of hops in there but nothing too noticeable . alcohol is what i taste primarily though it blends decently with the carbonation and sweet flavor . i do n t think one should necessarily expect not to taste some alcohol with an abv this high however desirable that may be . the taste is n t terribly complex . mouthfeel not too thick with a dry finish and a little bitterness in the aftertaste . drinkablilty fairly easy to drink but probably not something i d have more than one of . this is a decent beer but not stellar . dogfish head makes some great beers but many like this one seem to be suffering a bit from this general dogfish head idea of sweetness combined with high alcohol content which can be a bit tiring .,taste,0.6,1
bottle cap read pours slightly hazy dark orange with a finger head that left no lacing smells of fruity hops and nothing else i can pick up on taste where is the coffee . . . . did the use sanka . . well even though i can not pick up on any coffee thats not to say this is a bad ipa because it is not the flavor is very fruity hops and bready malts mouthfeel is light medium body with lots of carbonation overall yes the name is very misleading no coffee in the flavor and it is way over priced for what kind of beer it is but i did enjoy the flavor all this said the price kills it a bottle is way too much for a beer that tasted like blvd single wide a sixer,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a chalice . pours a nice dark brown to red with a small light brown head . nose is light tart and sweet . tate is really sharp an tart sweet and fruity with a crisp finish . the mouthfeel is light and creamy . really well done and drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
taste and nose of first wort hops . which smell good except that s all that i get as far as hops and the malt that does remain . does n t really matter because i m too distracted by the surplus of buttering hop . i mean i love me some bitter hops but what i love even more is a well rounded ipa . this is n t that .,taste,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of couple poured into a tulip . bbd th week of november . appears a moderately hazy copper brown with a couple fingers of head excellent lace and relatively thin retention . aroma is overwhelmingly dominated by grapefruit with pineapple lemon zest and a bit of pine playing a part . all of this is held together by the typical toffee malt . taste here is relatively underwhelming quick blast of the citrus from the hops and some bitterness lingering but on the whole does n t really impress . would ve liked to see the malt play a more important role in this . mouthfeel is thin and somewhat watery but still remains fairly drinkable given the alcohol content . a let down in my eyes .,taste,0.6,1
dark indeed . i really can only complain about the smell which was n t indicative of the beer itself . it had a wonderful taste and this may seem foolish i really like the bottle . i tend to be a fan of darker beers stouts and are my favorite . but this ale really surprised me . i could drink this any day,taste,1.0,1
i ve had a few others beers by this brewery and none of them ever seemed very memorable . this beer is one i will come back to however . pours a great hazy looking amber orange color with a good head and a nice amount of it sticking to the glass . smell is very hop strong . smell some pine and spruce in there . i like the taste a lot . strong hops but with some faint sweetness that helps balance it out well . i think this is exactly the taste i look for in an ipa double ipa . body is good for the style and though slightly dry it strikes a good balance .,taste,1.0,1
appearance freshness date of oct . poured a dark brown with a very thin slightly off white head . virtually no lacing . smell smelled of malt bready . as i found out this was the best thing it had going for it . taste sickly sweet and sour with a malt backbone . i do n t know if this is due to it being way past its prime or that it s intended to taste this way but none of the reviews i ve read about it indicate this . mouthfeel smooth mouthfeel . not overly carbonated not too light or thick . drinkability not very but again this is probably due to it being over a year old . got this as a single in a build your own six pack deal at a local liquor store . it s one of two i got that are past the freshness date . if i ever see this where i can pick it up as a single and it is fresh i ll try it again but as it stands i m not a fan of this at all .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a ml bottle with a flip top into a pint glass . a poured a pale yellow with very little head . lots of carbonation present . also very transparent one of the most i ve seen . s smells of bready grainy malts as well as barely . t tastes of bread and grain . there is also a bit of sweet malt taste to it but i feel that the taste is not very strong here and is somewhat lacking . m light bodied with moderate carbonation . very easy to drink . d overall i felt the beer was just a little lacking of taste and was n t that great . it s very easy to drink at abv and not bad at all but nothing i would seek out again .,taste,0.4,0
a translucent amber with a foamy tan head s has a smokey aroma with some nutty notes and some light sweetness . not an overly strong smell . t the smoked wood comes through as the dominate flavor . some sweet caramelly malt flavors come through as well . again the taste is n t incredibly strong . m light medium bodied beer with no heat spice or bitterness present . very smooth beer . d extremely drinkable overall if dfh would bottle this is standard size bottles it would be a great everyday drinker . the flavors wo n t amaze you but they are easy to enjoy .,taste,0.7,1
from a fl . oz . bottle with no marking or expiration date . sampled on april . a the pour is handsome mahogany brown with significant puffy beige head about two fingers thick . s i do not notice anything extraordinary about the aroma other than malts . if this is supposed to be an ipa i do not not notice much in the area of hops . t m medim mouthfeel . the flavor is nothing like an ipa i have ever had before . sure there are some hops in the flavor but this has a very sweet fruity flavor almost like something berry like . ipa lovers might have a hard time with it because the fruity sugary taste overpowers everything else and it does n t come across as the typical ipa . but for me it is quite good .,taste,0.9,1
a . poured a traditional amber yellow witha a one finger white head . ample lacing on the glass . s. malt slightly sour milk grass hops t. malt hops slight bitter after taste . m. perfect carbonation slight sourness d. a good drinkable lager not like the popular lagers . i believe this beer is better on tap . especialy if it is shipped long distanses . pa to fl .,taste,0.6,1
i was surprised that this beer was was n t the colour of hawaiian punch due to the intense strawberry nose and intial first sip . after i got by the sweetness the well balanced back bone of the beer made its presence known . i do n t know whether i can get by the overwhelming sweetness to really want to buy this beer again .,taste,0.7,1
an amazingly clear luminous new copper colored beer supports a huge sudsy bright white head with large carbonation bubles racing to the top . they pop to unleash an amazing hop bouquet of fresh pine honey berry citrus and nut followed by alcohol . i just wish it were a tad stronger . the taste is something very special even if it is less complex than the nose had led me to hope for . mostly what you re getting here is a deeply bitter very resinous ipa with perfumey berry and notes of vinous fruit that are quickly consumed by alcohol . at first alcohol seemed to play the perfect role here present forceful but not overwhelming . as the beer warmed however it gradually made its way in more and more and got to be a bit much in the end . what overall impressed me here was the way this beer was able to deliver big beer qualities killer bitter and still stay very bright while doing so .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear rich amber color with a foamy off white head that provides some lacing . smells like caramel malts with a hint of hops . nicely balanced with sweet malty taste in the front with a bit of hop finish . medium body and carbonation smooth and crisp . good drink for the style very drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
ew . pours copper leaving little head . hardly a ring . smell of . i really hate to say . um . drying urine . some hops . taste of well it is a little better than the smell . it has a hoppy malty alcoholey something else dark taste . mouthfeel is okay . some creaminess but it dissipates into oily liquor . finish is buttery but it sort of lingers not a bitter lingering but a sort of thickness . i d suggest that one passes on this libation unless well you are up for a dare or just looking to experiment .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep opaque brown with a cherrywood red glow when held up to light . close to two inch head dissipates down to a thin film and retains there indefinitely . smells of roasted coffee mild chocolate and nutty sweetness . taste follows but with a distinctly hazelnut flavor at the end . otherwise mild coffee like acidity and some smooth chocolatey roasted flavors . medium to thin on the feel soft carbonation throughout . delicious and flavorful brown ale the hazelnut really adds a lot . i had never thought about that as a potential flavor in beer before but it works great . otherwise it s just a generally above average brown ale decent strength makes it not quite sessionable but not overpowering either . the hazelnut takes this from just good to unique though and that s the reason to try it and the reason i would come back again . wish it did n t feel so thin though .,taste,0.9,1
sample glass at the clybourn brewpub . pours hazy gold with a miniscule head and no lacing . the color is nice but the appearance is otherwise pretty unremarkable . smells like smoked meat bacon sausages beef jerky take your pick . there is a clear background of lightly roasted malts and maybe a little bit of continental hops but i could be making that up . tastes like it smells smoky all the way through with some mid palate malty sweetness and a drop of herbal hoppy bitterness on the finish . the smoked malts are n t nearly as overwhelming as they are in other rauchbiers i ve had . the maibock aspect of it brings in some nice malts . mouthfeel is medium thick with no carbonation the smoky saltiness makes mouthfeel harder than usual to notice . as is usual for smoked beers drinkability is low but i ca n t really fault this beer specifically for that . this is definitely much better than the other smoked beer i had but i m still not in love with the style or with the concept of smoked malts . i ll keep trying them partially out of masochism partially out the desire to freak out my bmc fat tire snpa friends and partially out of the the desire to be surprised .,taste,0.8,1
poured from the bottle to a pint glass with a minimal head which diminished quickly . the resulting beer was a pleasant brown slightly red color with small bubbles rising to the top . the smell was a delicious doughy sweet malt with some fruity tones . the taste was just as fabulous with a complex melody of malts followed by a mellow hoppy bitterness . following the aftertaste left a slightly smoky and alcoholic flavor which was pleasant . the flavors of this beer were very strong and well balanced . its smooth creamy and easy to drink . if all california commons are like this i may have a new favorite style . i definitely recommend this as an excellent drink with an affordable sticker price .,taste,0.9,1
hazy light orange with a white head . very piney floral mildly citrusy hop aroma dominates . hints of grainy wheat peak through on occasion . on closer inspection the hops have an almost asprin like smell as jason said in his review . it really is a good description of how it smells in a good way of course . the taste is very similar to the aroma though not nearly as bitter as the smell would let on very mild in fact . hints of wheat and caramel show themselves particularly as it warms but are clearly backseat to the hops . a faint woody character develops as the temp rises . the mouthfeel is where this really shines . it has a light airy quality with delicate carbonation that is very light without being watery in the least . dry and very sweet at the back of the mouth at the same time . it makes you want to drink it faster just to feel it in your mouth . as a result it has excellent drinkability . i could drink this all night long . this is a really superb summer beer but i would drink it any time of year . really a very unique experience especially the mouthfeel .,taste,0.8,1
this has to the my hardest beer review because honestly there was no taste to this beer . its very drinkable but then again so is water . the mouthfeel is watery . the smell is boring and barely there . the appearance is pale yellow golden . honestly this is one of the most boring beers i have ever had .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle a pretty clear brown reddish body with some lighter amber hints along bottom of glass . big white head on top good lacing pretty nice lace left behind . pretty good looking beer . s big toasted maltiness toffee and some burntish caramel . t toasted malt some bitterness in the finish indentifiable sweetness in beginning a little sourness but nothing close to puckering . beer loses some points here with me . just does n t seem to bring a whole lot to the table in the taste department . m d mouthfeel is a lot lighter than i expected a litte watery . suprising little carbonation under such an awesome head drinkability is pretty good as this one goes down smooth .,taste,0.6,1
sampled on tap at goose island clybourn . pint arrives with a creamy foam head that laces the glass . nice red tone good clarity . smells pleasant mostly malty . mild maltiness in the taste hint of puffed wheat rice cereal spicy rye mild hop on the tail end . smooth and easy drinking a good session candidate . not a bad local alternative to the dominant macro taps in chitown . kilgubbin is the original irish name for the goose island area in chicago named by local irish immigrants at the time .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to swedejay for the bottle . amber brass copper color with a whispy off white head that quickly flees the scene leaving behind the evidence of sticky lace on the sides of the glass . interesting aroma for an ipa . i smell muffins . some grapefruit but mostly muffins . excellent malt profile that is more complex than pacman jones s legal troubles . there s some grapefruit rind bitterness in there but it s the malt profile that seperates this beer from other ipa s and gives it an identity . lot s of sweet malts that parallels the sharp citric hops nicely . mouthfeel is pretty average . the hops kind of add a prickly feeling that is kind of fun though . nice well done ipa . not one for the ipa hall of fame but still a good beer . glad i have another bottle .,taste,0.9,1
when ris crashes into oatmeal stout and adds a little coffee and chocolate you should get sensory overload but you get balance and wow . breakfast should only be so delicious everyday . the rich aromas of espresso bitter chocolates and caramelized and dried fruits just flow out of the glass . i get a particular rise of the taste of oats and their creamy mouth feel in the flavor presentation . a lot of truly great big stouts in my opinion use wheat and rye to add complexity to the body and taste amping up the oat is fantastic . a truly worthwhile to seek out brew .,taste,1.0,1
best before feb so i m drinking this between months outside the maximum freshness window . but it still tastes fine so i ll rate it . appearance medium sized creamy barely off white head with low retention and good lacing . foggy amber brown body . smell malty . nutty . brown sugar . taste definitely biscuity like the bottle suggests . slightly sour or dry finish . could be due to being out of the freshness window . does n t particularly affect the rating and i ll always re rate if there s a big disparity . it s the best i can do considering the fact that my city does n t have good access to beer . mouthfeel slightly creamy and full bodied . overall pretty decent beer . i would like to try this within the best by date to see if it s any better .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a duvel tulip glass . glass of cold water on the side to sip from periodically . code on bottle h jfa appearance as poured the beer is very lightly hazed deep russet almost brown color with a eggshell white head that leaves some lacing as it slowly recedes to a ring and an island of foam . the ring persists for most all of the beer and sipping continues to leave lots of scattered large speckles of lacing . smell upon opening there is a distinct set of aromas that tell me this beer is different from most i ve had . there is some vinegar like character that a bit like that of sour apples tinged with a bit of sour cherry . it also has a slightly musky character and all of this is softened by something like the aroma of white syrup . taste the flavors are pretty much predicted from the nose except that the sweetness comes through much more strongly than expected . there is some underlying tartness and sourness that is barely let through to show by the sweetness . the flavors remind me of tart apples mixed with sour cherries and then blended with lots of sweet syrup . from reading the style description that is role the sugar syrup is supposed to play however the taste of the artificial sweetner in here is mildly unpleasant to me . mouthfeel the mouth feel is crisp and medium bodied with light but persistent carbonation . the finish is moderately long with the sweetness taking a long time to eventually fade away into a dry sour cherry flavor . meanwhile in the background is the somewhat bothersome contribution from the artificial sweetner . drinkability this is both my first faro and my first lambic . it seemed a good way to ease into the style and while my experience is limited so far i already know that i can enjoy tart sourness in a beer . on the whole i found this a beer for slow sipping but at times i confess i also found the sweetness a bit much partly because i m a taster for artificial sweetners . and so as with many introductions now that i ve had this one i ll not be returning often to this particular beer or style of lambic very often except to sample someone else s version of a faro to see if i like it a bit better . also to be fair this seems to be intended as a dessert beer which is not how i drank it .,taste,0.4,0
poured to a oz . flute . appearance off the bat looks great not a bad look at all i just wish everything else reflected the way it looked . amber with an initial light amber head settles quickly after the pour . smell slight hoppy smell to it . taste very creamy slight orange peel . better marzens out there but this one is definitely worth keeping . mouth malty dry citrus taste could definitely be improved i do n t like to name other brands on reviews but would i look to more of the european side of the octoberfest beers . overall good beer would recommend to all beer drinkers . if you re looking for something to please you and your friends especially factoring it comes out during football season do n t be timid . could be little creamier but my opinion does n t count . does it .,taste,0.6,1
this ale is very dark brown with a tall light tan head . the aroma is a bit mild but consists of caramel malt . the flavor starts out with caramel malt and a roasty flavor then the hops become noticeable and it finishes with a crystal malt flavor . mouth feel is medium to full bodied but the carbonation level is a little low .,taste,0.8,1
okay . this is the nd time it is one of the best chocolate stouts i ve head . i do love an occasional rogue chocolate stout and i m into this take on the style if done right . this beer is black but carbonated . it s a pretty big stout for not being considered imperial . the bitter dark chocolate really balances the carbonation . i m getting licorice chocolate prunes and some coffee . the oatmeal is a balancing note . overall i love this beer and would go back and forth between this and founder s breakfast stout .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle no date anywhere on bottle poured into a shaker pint glass . appearance poured a clear brown with orange highlights more coppery tarnished copper when held up to the light with some very tiny bubbles moving up through the beer . the head after a vigorous pour was an off white in color about thick but this died down to just about nothing a thin ring around the edge . some persistent lacing when cold but as it warmed up that all disappeared as well . smell when first poured a bit metallic but as it warmed up it took on more of a cooked veggie smell with something with a very light metallic smell again . not very appealing sadly . taste toasted malt right up front moving into a hint of caramel sweetness before a sharp english bitter flavor finishes up . although sometimes the bitter finish takes on some pine flavors in some swallows but not all of them . also some honey like flavors show up along with more pronounced malts with a deeper drink and swallow rather than a sip . simple in flavor with a bit more of a balance to the bitter side . got better by the end of the glass when it was quite warm which tells me this is one of those f beers where the flavor really comes out . mouthfeel some carbonation on the tongue more than a typical english ale . beer is otherwise just thicker than water . overall drinkability this one grew on me by the end of the glass which also tells me that it needs to be pretty warm for me to like it which may the sign that it s well within the english style . but the smell still is n t that great and i ve had better nut brown ales . i had this party with a meal welsh rabbit but also by itself and i think it was better with the meal . i did n t last too long so it s certainly an okay beer just not an outstanding one .,taste,0.8,1
website says draft only so i guess this is a special release bottling . pours a bright amber to orange color with a white head that fades quickly leaveing just a bit of lace and bubbles around the sides . aroma is buiscut and caramel malt all the way . very malty with little hops . mouthfeel is medium body with some carbonation but goes down with a nice sweet grainy finish and just a bit of dryness . flavor is a deep carmel malt and a little nut very rich and sweet almost wine like . overall enjoyable but a bit sweet and sticky . drinkable but heavy maltyness limits how many of these you could have before feeling very full . i ve had other maibocks with a bit lighter body and more refreshing taste that leave you less full . in general i have noticed that bayern brews lean toward the malty side with less hop profile a bit against traditional american brews . they are all high quality brews but still something to keep in mind .,taste,0.8,1
i got this at ashebrooke in morgantown . it pours a very dark brown with some off white head . the smell is of nuts and the taste is very roasty slightly chocolatey but still predominantly nutty . mouthfeel is medium dry and its a drinkable beer for those who love nuts .,taste,0.9,1
we sampled this one at the funkwerks brewery with some friends a few saturdays ago . billed as a collaboration between all of the craft breweries in fort collins . sucked that even though we ordered both flights at the brewery this one was not included although maori king was included in both . that said this one was another huge letdown maybe a bad day for all of us but the consensus was there . although this one had a great nose with aromas of ginger citrus and flowers chrysanthemums are mentioned . on the palate this one was medium bodied and tasted ok a letdown from the nose with a little hops yeast and ginger .,taste,0.6,1
original rating date may aroma is fruity but overpowering . pours cloudy orange with a small white head . strong overpowering carbonation . flavor was a bit watery very citrus . overall not bad especially for an anheuser busch brew but there are better whites out there .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle cellar aged for year in my buddy dan s cellar poured into an oversized wine glass a this beer just looks evil a much darker burnt orange very cloudy and with very little head or lacing though the first few sips do leave some glass residue . s i can instantly tell this beer has been aged the yeast working the sugars have produced a delicious caramelized aroma coupled with some brown sugar scents . i detect not much in the way of hops but again that could be from the aging . t eyes bug out wow this is an amazing tasting beer . it s gone from being a dipa to something more transcendental and glorious . never fear those who say aging a dipa is terrible the hoppiness still makes itself known in the lingering finish but there is so much robust complex flavor on the nose and body i ca n t even care yet . there is no doubt the malts have taken over the flavoring of this beer though i can not be entirely sure as this was a gift and i ve never had one fresh lots of sugary tastes ranging from sweetbread to honey to caramel . whatever it is it s delicious . you would have no idea this is a . abv brew . m somewhat thick not too syrupy though . very little carbonation makes it pretty easy to take larger than normal mouthfuls a risky descriptor given the high abv . d i scored this one down here simply because it s become very sweet and as has been mentioned several times has a very high abv . i could take one of these every so often it would make a nice after dinner beer accompanying a tart dessert .,taste,1.0,1
pours golden with just a touch of haze and a nice healthy head . a touch of skunk just for a bit at first in the smell which then smooths out smells a bit like clean straw . tastes like one of the better pilsners around if you ask me . incredibly smooth going down . mouthfeel smooth clean and fresh . drinkability if i had to choose a pilsner and i could choose anything i would probably pick this one .,taste,0.9,1
i was wondering what the big deal was when i heard the buzz about this beer getting to philly the grey lodge . well the long and short of this is that this is an excellent session beer . did n t know it was a shwarzbier until looking it up on this site . but the world definitely needs as many good shwarzbiers as possible . this beer came with a really nice head and lasting lace . the mouthfeel was incredibly smooth . this is an incredibly drinkable beer .,taste,0.8,1
name lagunitas ipa style american india pale ale lagunitas has presented here a good but not great ipa . it is clean well balanced beer with some masterful combinations of ingredients but maybe just a bit out of bjcp guidelines for an ipa . i appreciated the use and combination of american hops but thought that the strong use of malts in an attempt to balance those hops went a little bit too far in the favor of sweet . presentation long necked pint fl oz brown with twist top . no apparent freshness or brewed date but it does have a handy i.b.u number and original gravity number on the bottle . appearance medium golden with a light orange hue . the beer had an off white head consisting of medium dense bubbles that were fairly short lived but left some nice lacing . the brew had great clarity . aroma medium light hops with citrus strong citrus notes . the malts present much stronger at a medium high with strong oranges and a clean malty backbone . i could also catch some pines some resins but the citruses came across by far the strongest . taste medium hops but on the lower side there was a very well balanced malt taste . the hops where present at a medium with some a clean bitter flavors on the tip of tongue that primarily presented themselves as citrus but also gave a semi spicy aftertaste . the malts were a bit stronger at a medium high with a heavy sweet backbone and some clean oranges . i could just taste some pines and resin notes . mouthfeel medium light body medium carbonation and no alcohol warmness . drinkablilty overall this is a well balanced and easy on the tongue ipa with some complexity but little depth . i was impressed by the drinkability of this brew but a little let down with the lack of depth from hops flavors from the different hops the bottle claimed where present . the malts present where a bit stronger then the suggested guidelines at a clean medium high . i also felt on the presentation that it was slightly strange to have the original gravity but not the final gravity or an abv .,taste,0.6,1
best buy so not sure when this was bottled but there s a touch of age on it . flat created a quick head that vanishes promptly . not much body . sweet to the tongue . amazingly smooth the alcohol is non existent . the whiskey flavors here are amazingly subtle though i d assume the whiskey they made was pretty darn smooth . i m not normally impressed by such a thin watery beer but this tastes wonderful . this bottle has just vanished amazingly drinkable . a failure in many aspects but a success where it matters most .,taste,0.8,1
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a very very pale golden with a few thin strands of bubbles rising from the bottom . a reasonable head formed upon pour but quickly left just a thin layer that clung just a bit to the sides . aroma was a bit off putting smelled slightly sour with a hint of pickles and grain . taste was of watered down watermelon bubble gum or diluted sorbet . not a natural flavor but one that was easily identifiable . felt thin and watery in the mouth . did n t coat at all and had just a tad of carbonation while drinking . overall was a blah beer . might be fun to bust out as a gimmick while friends are over at a bbq mid summer but nothing i would want to drink on a regular basis .,taste,0.7,1
i first had this on tap before i had it in the bottle . this was just two days ago and though i did not take notes i recently had it in the bottle . the only real major difference on tap is that the mouthfeel is a little more puckering so i m taking some points off for that reason . otherwise pretty much the same as my bottle review it made me want to try more sours i went out and bought a bottle just two hours after trying it on tap .,taste,0.8,1
had to try it but it was a regrettable decision . granted this is a budweiser offering . still it has nothing going on . poured from bottle into pint glass . good red color and light tan head . lots of carbonation but an unobtrusive mouthfeel overall . highly drinkable which was certainly bud s first priority . hops are underpronounced and do n t stick around for very long . no aftertaste . all in all a clean exceedingly boring and easy drink . the verdict skip it .,taste,0.4,0
served on draft at the bethesda location . beer is amber with a mild haze soft white head some lacing mild to moderate carbonation . aroma super weak nonexistent . medium body sweet bitter at the back . some honey in there . decent finish but ultimately unimpressive .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle from trader joes . pours a clear red brown brew it looks pale for the beer style . smell is light malt and a whiff of alcohol vague spicy notes and a distant whiff of hops . taste is mild and semi sweet with a prominent flavor of brown sugar and spice and a nice bitterness in finish . fair amount of coriander in the flavor . it seems to split the difference between a belgian strong ale and a saison . not bad just neither clearly fish or fowl more of a duck . mouthfeel is thin . drinkability is ok disappointing though it is a poor example of the style .,taste,0.7,1
old sneaker malt nose . amber clean look with a touch of brown and lots of tiny bubbles . inch off white head slight brown tint . malty plain taste . not complex at all . boring to the tongue . light taste and feeling . i would not seek out this one .,taste,0.7,1
i am going to assume this is the same as what was labeled as a dunkel weizenbock on the menu at the old fashioned in madison . served in a shaker glass with an eighth inch of head hazy amber brown in color with a little bit of haze . off white head lasted a while for how little there was and no lacing probably improperly cleaned glassware as the wheat in this should promote head and lacing retention . aroma is muted but i am in a bar near the kitchen . what little i can discern is wonderfully estery with lots of banana and a little apricot and fig . a bit phenolic with a bandaid sterile smell but it blends well and is not unpleasant . probably quite warm fermented . a little bit of lemon is present maybe hops maybe yeast . once i swirl up the half glass i half left and stick my nose in it these scents really come out . very flavorful lots of caramel malt lots of yeast derived flavors . very slightly tart . mostly i taste banana and fig again but some crisp apple sneaks it s way in as well . a little yeast funk keeps things interesting . a full body with nice moderate carbonation and a good tongue coating sweetness that thankfully does n t linger make this a truely enjoyable brew on the tongue . i could n t session this it probably is quite hangover inducing but if i did n t have other draughts at my disposal there would be no hesitation in ordering another one or three .,taste,0.9,1
one of the best beer heads i have seen . thick tight bubbles tall four fingers very clingy . as for the color pale amber rating a on the srm chart . smells like damp moldy straw chaff . i ca n t distinguish any real flavor that i can lay my tongue on maybe bitter malt . feels mostly like water in my mouth i would have thought it would have a little more snap with the amount of head it produced . not one i would care to drink again nor serve unless i had a couple of fellows who like this brew . the one good thing it has going for it is the price . it will do in a pinch if you are low on cash but there are other beers out there that cost about the same with better flavor .,taste,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 .,taste,0.3,0
presentation oz can with the classic one eyed natty boh face and a blurb about ingredients the choicest hops . also a banner noting that this beer was first brewed in . luckily this beer is not related to the awful national light or national ice . appearance pours a clear gold that looks like cheap champagne or urine depending on your perspective . no head no real lacing . very thin appearance . smell slighty skunky odor along with some grainy malt . taste very slight hint of malt with no real hop presence . very sweet with only a slight hint of bitterness at the end . finish is basically unnoticeable although there s some more cheap beer graininess . mouthfeel is almost non existent standard macro thin feel . drinkability you could probably drink a case of this without feeling any ill effects . far better than any macro light beer . natty boh is a baltimore institution and the king of the super cheap macros . although quality has suffered since pabst bought the brewery and you can no longer get the boh in kegs this beer is still a hero to students and baltimore s working class . if you ever see this at a liquor store and you re looking for a dirt cheap . pack near me alternative to high life busch etc. buy a case of this and toast the land of pleasant living .,taste,0.7,1
i do n t care for apa s but this one was drinkable for me because it was missing a lot of the hoppy taste.at the same time this was a very flat and bland beer.it poured a medium sized white creamy head that contained fine sized bubbles that mostly dissipated.the body was clear with a lot of lively carbonation observed.the hue of this beer was golden and it had a malty and a lightly hopped nose.the flavor was malty with some hops and was on the bland side.the mouthfeel was tingly smooth thin watery and light bodied.it left an excellent lacing on the sides of my glass .,taste,0.6,1
pours pitch black in color . not even a squeak of light shines through even when held to the light . the nose is strongly roasted with notes of dried fruits figs apple cider alcohol and black licorice . smells awesome . the taste is strong of dried fruits giving it a tart souring effect . heavily roasted flavor in the finish . while this definitly is a quality beer the tart palate smacking taste is tweaked a little too much in the wrong direction to suite my tastebuds .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
a pours pretty regularly . the beer is a light amber color with no lacing and almost no head a small white head faded as the beer warmed . s i enjoy having to search for smells so this one is a nice reward . it reminds me of gingersnaps . t wheat and barley at the beginning with the sting of ginger following close behind . a nice spicy aftertaste . m overly carbonated for my palate but it suits this brew well . o i think this beer is definitely a great summer brew and super refreshing . i wo n t be buying it all the time and it s not my favorite but i enjoyed it in full .,taste,1.0,1
appearance finger deep chocolate tan head on about as agressive of a pour as i could manage swirling included . head left earlier than i wanted but with abv it s about what i d expect . black body no light shining through this sucker . smell bourbon alcohol is highly prominent especially when agitated . when the beer settled a bit more i got dark chocolate malts dark cherries raisins and a bit of deep roasted grains swirl underneath the bourbon charge . in short if you like bourbon aged beers this smells like heaven to you . taste complexity is there before the bourbon blasts everything out of the water . the bottle says one has more flavor than your average case of beer . i find this assessment accurate . upfront i get smooth vanilla with a bit of coffee mixed in both playing over a bed of this oaky roast flavor enter bourbon that dominates until it fades to pureed cherries and with slight notes of raisin . bourbon checks back in for the finish with maybe a bit of hoppiness . a fun ride for the palate . mouthfeel pours thick and the body does n t disappoint . about as heavy as they come with a bunch of carbonation to cut through it all . drinkability overall impression this beer is way too big for more than one on any occasion . your tastebuds would retreat into your tongue and your stomach will churn in protest . the one you have will be thoroughly enjoyable if you really take the time to break down the beer but god help those that try to session this .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle . marked as best before march but hell they aged it for me . poured into semi proper fuller s london pride pint glass . poured out with an audible crackle . sparkling wine like bubbles at bottom . head starts at then subsides to . though this is a particularly beer clean glass the head retention and brewer s lacing are absolutely phenomenal . light blooded amber color with meaty marbled subcurrents . nose is full of wet paper oxidation . sigh . as it warmed classic brit hops revealed themselves along with the spicy twinge of largely alcoholic maltiness . slight adjuncty aroma as well . the taste on this one is liquid art . there s a big underlying theme of dark chocolate here with an underlying fruitiness . really rich cask y mouthfeel . great belly warming characteristics . some old tastes maybe from the water or maybe from the beer s overstay on the shelf . i can not help but imagine cobwebs . this beer is like the ultimate local haunted pub . sure there are things going on that you do n t want to know or think about but its lived in hominess and individual character overwhelm any downfalls . now if i could only get like pints of this on cask .,taste,1.0,1
this was poured from a oz bottle . the color is black but not completely opaque . it has a decent head that settles but is retained well enough . it leave a nice lace down the glass . the scent is primarly malty with noticable roasted grains . the flavor is mostly malty with coffee like roasted grains . it has a medium full body with low carbonation . this is a decent schwarzbier but it s perhaps a bit sweeter and not as extremely well balanced as some of the schwarzbiers i ve had in the past though .,taste,0.8,1
royal extra stout is matte black in color an crowned so to speak with a thin biege head . it smells of burnt pine or hardwood . the beer starts smooth and expressive with a good range of subtle flavors . as it rest on the tongue one realizes its full bodied with charcoal pepper and a slight chocolate flavor . this brew then finishes with a flavor that is almost like spearmint although it rolls first off the tongue with a fairly sweet note then slides away with a stronging reminder of previous flavors . royal s aftertaste is tough but it fades rapidly . worthy of carib s billing for the beer as the lion stout .,taste,0.8,1
just in time for weyerbacher to retire their own blasphemy our local hippie hero and brewmaster extraordinaire comes up with one of his own . an india pale lager he calls it . yay . in the bland land of light lager loving college kids and wannabe hipsters t.l. ham s beer genius in residence has whipped us up a little hop bomb . no well it s more of a hop firecracker i guess . the growler pours a clear twinkling shimmering polished copper body into my kolsch stange and the resultant brew sports a two finger thick head of creamy off white foam atop . fine sticky webs of lacing cling to the glass hash marking the sip lines with predictable regularity . the aroma is a mouth watering nearly eye crossing perfume of pungent grapefruit laced with pine oil and orange blossom honey . if this brew came in bottles i d wear it as f cking aftershave . and i d get the chicks too dude . well maybe just the dirty little hopsuckers . anyway . . the taste is malty crisp and softly sweetly toasted and is near perfectly accented with a dash of bitter citrus oil . mild mellow dry malt syrup lingers in the finish deeply intertwined with grapefruit bitterness and sweetened by a spritz of mild grain and fresh juicy orange . a dryish tongue coating maltiness lingers in the aftertaste begging to be washed away by another sip . the quaffable body is a perfect medium and the carbonation is nothing short of spot on . i had the privilege of sampling this brew straight from the fermenting tank and again in its gloriously clear filter finished form . and though i preferred the tank brew t.l . s hop forward lager his blasphemy is simple savory and pretty damned wonderful .,taste,0.8,1
this beer was made for everyone . it s the opidomy of light the smoothness of velvet and the price of mexican dreams . degrading this beer comes at a great insult to anyone with a ba mba phd or techinical certificate for the lessor of us . natty was with you for your birthday . he came to the rescue when that bitch broke your heart . he came to her rescue when she got herpes a week later . i swear the old texts properly translated would describle jesus actually making water into natty . pay your dues . i ve had my share of beers . i bartend thus i m a full fledged alcoholic none of those once or twice a night drinking binges here . it s constant . this beer is the appertif of beers . god bless .,taste,0.4,0
a relatively gentle pour leads to a finger head atop a coppery amber body . decent retention . some nice rings of lacing forming as i take each sip . some big grapefruity citrusy hop notes hit big here . toss this over a little caramel malt base perhaps with some crystal as well and we have the makings of something good here . oh wait what s that . oh that chalky mineral character . that is intentional you say . ouch . that hurts a bit . like ground limestone made its way into the beer probably in powder form like those old gatorade packets . . the other aspects of this one are pretty nice but fuck this english mild ale shit . i know i know this is an english ipa . well that s fine and all but this is the worst yeast strain i ve ever had in an english ipa . the bitterness is great . the feel is good . overall ditch the chalky mineral bite and we d have a big winner here .,taste,0.6,1
this beer looks pretty much like a stout except maybe a little more red shows through . the head disappears quickly . not much on the nose it has a clean grainy smell that reminds me of their black lager . where s the chocolate . unlike other chocolate beers i ve had this beer has more of a milk chocolate taste than a dark or baker s chocolate flavor profile . the beer has a good beginning and middle but the finish is watery . this beer is n t amazing but it is easy to drink . i would n t buy it on its own if it was n t part of the winter variety pack though .,taste,0.7,1
poured out of a fatty boom batty oz can into a pint glass . frail head but hey it hangs around for a little while . a light orange color crystal clear to the point where an old person might want to pour a pint to use as a magnifying glass . smells of pizza crust and steamed vegetables . very grainy in a perfectly inoffensive manner . taste is . not there . even within the style this one has a limited taste profile until the finish where a light grain note lingers . tastes like mineral water more than anything . all that exists is a faint corn note . at least it s not nasty but boy is this vapid . would prefer more corn and yes i am serious . mouthfeel is peppy goes down smooth and quickly . you could pound this like no other but the drinkability is dinged for the price of such a bland brew . if you are looking for a faint macro lager it is cheaper to get it from within the us .,taste,0.4,0
oz bomber purchased from the brewery in munster in . shared with mrmanning . pours a hazy amber hue with one finger of white foam a few dots of lacing on the tulip and some sediment in the body . smell and taste are apricot peach lemon zest orange rind fresh cut grass pineapple doughy malts caramel fruity esters gooseberry white grapefruit pithy and resinous hop bitterness to end . i get a slightly off aroma almost like industrial cleaner or vinegar but aside from that the nose is quite enticing and the flavour is spot on for a dipa . mouthfeel is slick medium bodied astringent grapefruit bitterness lingers in the bone dry finish . the ibus are evident on the palate . overall this solid imperial ipa does n t compare to dreadnaught but it s still an impressive example of the style with very enjoyable flavours and aromas . worth buying imo .,taste,0.9,1
a very little haze golden yellow fluffy white head nice lace but not much retention . s bready slight citrus lemon and orange . t bready slight lemon slightly grassy earthy very light hint of banana in ithe aftertaste . not very wheaty . it tastes fine but does n t have the hefe or many fruity esters either . the relatively low score is manly due to style expectations . m light to moderate body is creamy with a slightly acidic finish . light to moderate carbonation . d quite drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
the weakest imperial anything a deep dingy clear ruby body with essentially no head . s very weak . light chocolate and feint earthy hops . that s about it . t syrupy chocolate and embittering hop balancing out to the bitter side . some burnt malt flavors lurking . oddly lacing for abv . m. medium creamy . o certainly does not deserve the title imperial,taste,0.7,1
appearance rich golden color smell coriander spice honey almond taste nutty malt almond flavor creamy finish . not acidic . slight bitterness but pleasant with the creamy finish . mouthfeel creamy medium bodied . drinkability the carbonation factor in this one makes it a sipper .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a chalice this beer is a deep brownish red with a nice head . smell is rife with caramel and a little bit of yeast spiciness.subtle cocoa with a hint of alcohol is also in the noise . taste is mild caramel and dark candi sugar flavors dominate.not overbearing on the palate i feel like there is something to be desired though.there is a hint of alcohol in the finish as well . mouth feel is fitting for the style.i could drink a few of these with some bbq overall i was a little bit disappointed.i ve had this beer before and felt it was much better then than now . i think i might be victim of a bad bottle here.maybe too old.for some reason i feel dubbels are much more enjoyable fresh rather than old as opposed to other styles . i will review this beer again .,taste,0.6,1
my first of what will likely become alot of the nogne line of beers from norway poured into an impy pint glass a dull hazed peach with one finger of froth atop.classic aromas of an old school american left coast pale caramel malt base staying intune with a big citrusy piney hop profile just very inviting.the flavors dont quite match up with the nose but its tasty nonetheless an assertive firm lightly caramel sweet malt base shows itself well the fruity piney hop doesnt give enough push in thefinish for me but its there with a real tangerine flavor showing thru.others have said its refreshing and i would say yeah thats a good term its lighter in body to make it refreshing and drinkable with some nice citrus fruit tinge to make you want more pretty solid offering here i could see it in my fridge alot this summer for sure .,taste,0.7,1
i was excited to see nice rich amber ish colors with hues of a warm red fill into the pint glass only to have the pale yellow head quickly go away . with a name like thunderhop i was maybe expecting a much deeper aroma mostly citrus with a tinge of sweet carmel . nicely balanced medium body that does want to wake the pallet a bit . a pleasant aftertaste of grapefruit lingers on till the mouth tingles for more . smoother than many ipas and with a nice clean finish you will probably want another . this was a good beer even though i expected a bit more being in the high on hops arena i would drink more of these no doubt .,taste,0.9,1
tawny crystalline amber . steady driving streams of carbonation . ecru foam all fat chunky pock marked and sticky . floral citrus and pine aromas are fresh and fully present yet more understated than brash dry hopping would produce . bitter grapefruit pith and lemongrass . slightly sugary background . lightly toasted bread in the aftertaste with grassy piney raw hop burps . fuller mouthfeel than expected with a medium heavy slickness to it . most certainly a fresh hopped brew to be reckoned with and by far the best ive ever tasted . love the ounce overgrown stubby bottle too .,taste,1.0,1
brought to a party so i figured what the hell . it s not often i m gon na buy this myself . actually had a good pour with nice fat bubbles in the head . cloudy yellow beer with a white tint to it . very strong but pleasant aroma of apricots . honestly it smell delicious if not complex . a little sourness present in the nose . unfortunately this did not represent the taste at all . i know the beer probably should n t be sweet but it seemed quite dry and astringent . none of the spice characteristics and very little apricot flavor . just a dull pucker . light body but very well carbonated . drinkability and taste often go hand in hand and this is the case here . barely able to finish it .,taste,0.4,0
the aroma is pretty good for the style with toasted malt coffee and hops . the appearance is quite nice with a foamy tan head and dark brown color . the taste is very bitter and tastes burnt . i think it also tastes chemical . the palate is smooth but not thick . overall i think this one is a major disappointment it just does n t taste good .,taste,0.3,0
beer pours a cloudy orange with pieces of hop or yeast looks neat.no head and not much lacing . citrusy nose awesome nose . citrusy piney and tons of hop chewyness at the end . thick the beer sloshes around like oil.i imagine this is like what chewing on hops would be like . the abv fits the beer but doesnt drink it it . this beer is amazing.i want to try it on cask and draft .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a very dark brown that is on the verge of being black . it has slightly poor lacing that leaves a ring where the liquid sits . smell this smells identical to tootsie rolls . it was hard to distinguish what exact chocolate smell it was but tootsie rolls hits the nail on the head . a pure chocolate bar smell that it sweet . taste tastes like it smells like tootsie rolls . a smooth chocolate consistency with a bitter chocolate finish . very faint dark fruits . mouthfeel drinkability the alcohol blends well with chocolate taste . this is one of the most impressive chocolate stouts i ve tasted . quite different and distinct from other stouts . forgot it was at the bottom of my fridge for a few months .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle batch . pours nice and dark even darker than arrogant bastard and almost as dark as a porter . has a reddish hue when looked at up to the light . smell is great but this is too boozy for me . lots of hops which i love . the taste is just dominated by alcohol for me . i have had this year s batch on tap before and did n t get it nearly as much . i could barely finish it because the back was pure alcohol . the only reason i gave it the score i did was because i had previously enjoyed it when i was paying less attention but would n t have missed this level of alcohol . i was extremely disappointed and i m curious as to why it was so much more boozy than the glass i had on tap . i have one more bomber that i m going to age for a year or so to see what happens . arrogant bastard is a favorite of mine but the double just was too much for me this time . only beer that has reminded me of this is minute and that is significantly stronger .,taste,0.6,1
treating myself to a very high abv beer in a cheers yes the s tv series mug at my desk in santa cruz california . though what compelled my to purchase this beer was the abv but now that i ve tasted it and it is being digested i m about half way done with the bottle i realize that i should probably be sharing this beer . fire is very present in the aroma as well as the smoky porter and coffee smell . the taste is albeit too easy a diagnosis a bit watery and bitter for a dessert beer . the after taste is definately an acquired one and nothing to boast about yet any unique beer is a game in my book . as with most mikkeller beers the appearance is exceptional opaque with a very small head of coffee with cream bottomline your ten bucks is better spent on the beer geek by mikkeller if one has the option and share this one with a friend because your taste buds will diminish as you get more drunk .,taste,0.6,1
what a great hefe . awesome awesome creamy mouthfeel . very yeasty wheaty flavor with a touch of lemon . oh mouthfeel also thick and slightly sweet . no hops true to style or at least none you can taste . tracey lacey down the glass . reasonably priced and terrific . try it if you can .,taste,0.7,1
fairly clear brown ish color with light brown head that thinned but lasted . lots of malt and caramell and some bitterness as well as some sweetness . the beer has characteristics of berries and pleasant hops aroma . it is well balanced and the impression is a beer where no single taste dominates the others . it is perhaps a bit on the thin side but otherwise rather good .,taste,0.9,1
this has been getting great word of mouth in virginia . i grew up down the street from starr hill and they finally knocked one out of the park . pours an appetizing dark brown color with a big creamy white head . aroma is of nutmeg cinnamon and toasted malt . taste is complex with the roasted malt bringing out the pumpkin spices . not as tasty as the smell but still good . mouthfeel is perfectly balanced to bring out the flavor . overall this is a resounding success for starr hill . great job guys and gals,taste,0.7,1
i prefer bock when it comes to mexican beers especially indio but montejo is my favorite lager pilsner they have south of the border . it s alc . makes it harder as a session beer down here but it s so much better than corona or even dos equis hopefully they will start exporting it . try it if you have a chance and enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
thick head that is very light latte colored with a body that is black with browning around the edges . this does n t a strong aroma at all just faint caramel and vanilla . was surprised as i was expecting to get a nose full of bourbon . hot . this is very hot on the back end and is warming but i m liking it . there is soo much caramel swirling around too with a light burnt vanilla bean flavor . once again i am enjoying the heat but of bas would probally want to age it for a year or two . to me the flavor is the most standout aspect of this beer . mouthfeel is thinner then expected but maybe that is a result of the high heat this one has it does have a solid amount of carbination . the heat is very enjoyable to me but makes drinking a slow process and once again might be too much for most . edit i am now . hours later . . at the end of my bottle . this beer has grown on me and i appreciate it more now then at first pour . slow is the way to drink this . very enjoyable evening .,taste,0.9,1
it seemed awfully flat pouring out of the tap no head to speak of a tiny atoll of froth in the middle of the glass though . clear and gold looks more like a pilsener than a belgian strong . aroma is apple and pear very faint though . i had hoped not to have to nearly snort the beer to get an aroma . it tastes like . . nothing much . very bland . hints of yeast apple pear maybe some banana . but overall it was a taste vacuum . mouthfeel was watery no lingering around in the mouth . overall . yeah i guess it s drinkable . it s not offensive but it s also not good . it just . is . frankly i just do n t know what to think about it .,taste,0.4,0
batch . . i ve been sitting on these for too long. shared with the best beer buddies on friday . mine was poured into mnfg . perfectly clear. straw gold. big white head . . nice lace and fantastic carbonation . nose is so much better than my last bottle a long while ago . very funky and plenty of lemon and horsey notes . big and bretty. of course. funk with dry leather. reminds me of a super funky saison. sour remnants are more from the lemon elements. no where nearly as sour as any other rr american wild. as it warms. so does the funk. some cheese develops. sorta moldy. vineous without any wood. grape skins. i needed to keep grounded on this one and remember that no wood touched this beer. purely stainless . it is a science experiment that i am damn glad that i had numerous opportunities to enjoy . the brett funk is going to continue to develop long after vinnie says on the label . i may try and trade my last bottle but seriously. i doubt it . i will be happy to do a tasting with my homies in another coupla years .,taste,1.0,1
considering that most alesmith beers are decidedly flavor loaded this one s subtlety was quite the surprise . big white foamy head that took its time dissipating and the color was fairly placid yellow amberish . taste was mildly fruity with a tinge of hops and grapefruits . some more exotics papaya . maybe rounded out the aftertaste . i would n t say this had a malty sweetness that was remarkably profound either . good beer but uncharacteristic of alesmith and even at . i would n t necessarily serve it at parties to acquaint others with alesmith .,taste,0.7,1
bottle shared thanks to vacax at the post bruery reserve society initiation bottle share . pours jet black and flat as a pancake . but you already knew that would be the case . aroma is very nice with bourbon chocolate roast and caramel . flavor is even better . a great base stout roasty and chocolatey with excellent caramel and toffee notes with wood and a touch of bourbon . medium full on the palate and here it comes again flat as a pancake that has been run over by a steamroller . carbonation would have helped but it s still very good . even pretty drinkable surprisingly .,taste,0.9,1
a poured from the z bottle into an goblett . brownish red color but providing tints of ruby at time . big boy finger head light tan but does n t stick around for long . s prominant rich malts and minor whiff of caramel . taste overpoweringly intense blast of toasted malts but nowhere near as creamy caramel aftertaste i was hoping for or adverstised on the bottles . a bittern spicenyess overlayed the entire taste which i was not fond of . mouthfeel full bodied and thick and providing true range of the malt mix . drinkability difficut but enjoyable when sipped casually .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to mbudner for this gem well four of them . i love local beers . pours a great copper color what i like to see from an ipa . smellwise i m unimpressed there s some citrus aroma coming through but it s relatively subdued . taste is much improved however plenty of grapefruity citrusy hops . very well balanced and not too sweet . mouthfeel is great substantial without being meaty . very impressive ipa imo up there with some of the best single ipa s i ve had .,taste,0.9,1
coup de grisou poured a dark amber color with a small head and much sediment . the smell was offesniven and overall not very good . the taste however was a bit better it was spicey and had many other flavors all mixed in . the beer wasnt very heavy but i wouldnt want another after one . i thought this beer overall was okay i just didnt have much of a taste for it .,taste,0.7,1
no head on this one but then i did n t see it getting poured either . very fruity smell nice golden straw color . sweet and spicy a lot of citrus flavors a very complex beer . heavy on the carbonation no hoppiness here . this is a sipping beer i would nt want more than one in a sitting but still very good .,taste,0.9,1
this poured a slightly hazy mahogany with lots of tan head . its fragrance had many layers including wheat raisin molasses and heavy malts with some copper hops and alcohol . it tasted like a complex blend of powerful barley and caramel malts with refined yeast and copper hops . it was watery with some carbonation and had a lasting bitter aftertaste with noticeable alcohol warming . overall this was a very enjoyable and multidimensional beer with tons of flavor and alcohol that maintained a reasonable drinkability .,taste,1.0,1
pours like club soda . smells like club soda . tastes like club soda . very very mild bitterness some husky grain notes . if you try you can tastes the ghosts of ingredients . beer . in the purely academic sense maybe . in any other way what a joke . but you have to love the ad campaign that makes this beer look like a sports drink . moderation is a much easier road to calorie control that this torture in a bottle .,taste,0.2,0
purchased at sun devil liquors in mesa az . presentation ml bottle both caged and corked . release . poured into my st. bernardus chalice . appearance deep french onion soup color maybe a weak cherry cough syrup color . pours completely flat . no sign of any head . same goes for the lacing zippo . really quite lifeless . knew when i popped the cork and there was no sound that something may not be right . smell scent is quite nice though . lots of dark fruit including raisins dates and figs . a touch of alcohol as well . taste there does happen to be a bit of carbonation left but not much . just enough to keep it from becoming a drain pour . almost cask style . flavor mirrors the nose . lots of raisin flavors make that booze soaked raisins . really a one flavor shop here . mouthfeel minute carbonation like alcohol flavor left in afteretaste . drinkability need to get my hands on a fresh one of these . tried to imagine i was drinking a cask version but it just was n t happening . good flavor kept it from being a drain pour . if fresh this is probably damn tasty .,taste,0.8,1
a nice ambery color with a little reddish brown in there . nice head that had some good retention . s a lot of cinnamon in this smells very pleasant . crystal malts and caramel mix nicely with the lager smell . t little carmal and winter spice get a nice cinnamon taste nice malts in the middle . very pleasant to drink but nothing spectacular . m nice carbonation in a medium light bodied beer . full taste throughout the drink . d very easy to drink and quite enjoyable . not a top tier beer by any means but something that i will drink happily if it is available .,taste,0.6,1
growler into a duvel tulip . a opaque black body underneath an inch of rich light brown foam . average retention and lots of lace . great looking beer but resembles a stout more than a brown ale edit it s listed on ba as a porter which seems about right the brewery menu described it as an american brown ale . s sweet deep caramel and chocolate malts dominate with a hint of earthy hops on the tail end . nice . t rich complex array of sweet malty goodness . very smooth very flavorful and finished off with just enough hops to stave off cloyingness . very tasty . m slick medium body with only light carbonation . nothing special . d for its strength and sweetness this is not bad at all . i ll definitely do my part with the growler . notes yet another strong offering from willimantic and one that shows their facility with malts is just about on par with their ability to coax the best from hops . good stuff . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle of the vintage into a tasting glass . big thanks to jason for sharing this one . a black body with red highlights and a finger of medium brown head . ok retention light lace . pretty good . s super woody nothing but oak vanilla bourbon and char . ok but a bit one dimensional . t bourbon starts things off followed by fairly sweet chocolate and vanilla . fairly big booze on the finish . a little rough but tasty . m a little thin and fizzy and yet still somewhat sticky not great . o too thin too oaky and yet still pretty tasty . i d gladly drink it again any time but i ll never shell out for a bottle . the one in my cellar is definitely ft . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
three rivers is the only place to drink beer in farmington nm . make this brewery your first stop if your just passing through town or visiting for the weekend . the chaco nut brown is a great beer but i did rate it low in drinkability due to my dislike for nut browns . this does n t mean you should n t try it but you schould enjoy this style of beer .,taste,0.8,1
a cloudy dark yellow but wouldnt say copper color inch of head which is white foamy looking and stays fairly well s fisrt off i want to say the smell is remarkable very different then most double ipa s ive had the smell is a mixture of of sweet tropical fruits with hints of alcohol spice t taste up front is hugely if im allowed to use that word lol sweet from those tropical fruit then some tartness from maybe from grapefruit then there is a bold but not to sharp hop character then there is a subtle taste of alcohol on the very back end however as this beer warms like mins after i got the beer and i recieved it pretty fast up the tropical sweetness fades a ton along with the hop taste and the alcohol becomes very prominent m the beer is pretty juices for a double ipa good balance between sweet and bitter alcohol isnt an issue in the mouth feeling or really noticable d no great beer but i would have to chug it enjoy itand thats not for me what ruins it for me is how the alcohol taste takes over the beer its like im drinking a mellow vodka,taste,0.4,0
from bomber to tulip glass pours a light mahogany with a rosy hue forming a sudsy sea foam inch head . head is retentive and leaves a trail of sticky lacing along the curves of the tulip glass . the first scent noticed is brett funk but it s moderate compared to other american wild ales . notes of white wine and lemon are noted lifted by alcohol volatiles . white wine is noticed first on the palate which works to anchor the flavor profile . herbal spice suggesting chamomile quickly follows . crisp slightly bitter and drying hops combine with alcohol toward the middle of the sip . notes of crushed white pepper and leafy tea compliment floral tones . finishes crisp and dry reminiscent of a dry champagne . this beer is eminently drinkable but not as robust and adventurous as some of its wild ale contemporaries . satisfying brew though i m definitely picking up another to cellar .,taste,0.7,1
i got a nice dark amber liquid in the mug with a minimium of head and lace . at first this beer has a light and pleasant malt scent . this is soon replaced by an earthen smell . really rustic . taste is lightly earthy a touch of malt and then just plain bland . there is no real finish to this beer . it just starts out promising and then fades into infinity . a damned shame . mouthfeel is velvety and quite pleasing . i d drink a few of these although xx amber is n t up to par on flavor what flavor you do get is enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
appearance body is a clear deep amber color the color of old honey . a finger off white head slowly settles leaving behind a fair amount of lacing . smell i poured this when it was quite cold . the aroma was very subdued . i did get a lot of graininess and some maltiness . as it warmed it did start off gassing a lot more complexity . toffee vinous grape and cherry with hints of pepper . taste a very pleasant soft maltiness with soft malt sweetness . some toffee on the back of the tongue along with a hint of vanilla . very nice . mouthfeel medium body decent carbonation . drinkability nice . i will definitely be coming back for more .,taste,0.9,1
a milky white latte like head . above average carbonation . very attractive . s i did n t get a whole lot off the smell on this one . t exceptional . i do n t know why i liked this one so much but i have to admit it was totally outstanding in every sense of the word . honestly i do n t like many irish red beers but this one is a keeper . m this brew left little or no aftertaste and no oil slick mouthfeel but somehow still retained loads of character . d i could definately see relaxing with a few of these . of course not too many but a few . all in all i could n t have been more pleased with this beer .,taste,1.0,1
this is an awesome porter . if you like a darker beer you ve got to try this one a a nice opaque dark black colored body as well as a nice tan lace head . s not very strong hops flavor but noticeable . a very nice burnt or roasted smell . t one of the best porters that i ve had . a very nice blend of coffee chocolate and roasted malt flavor that swirl together for a very nice blend that really gives the beer a great overall flavor . m a nice creamy yet smooth feel that has a good head with low carbonation . d this beer lends itself to drinking no matter the weather .,taste,1.0,1
after a bit of bartering i was able to get a hold of a westy through a trade . been waiting around for the right time to try it but yesterday was finally time . shared the cl bottle three ways . just a big enough pour for each of us to get a good feel for the beer . from notes . pours a muddy dark brown no head at all . barely looks carbonated . smell is dominated by juicy ripe dark fruits . also there is some spice brown sugar and subtle yeastiness . taste is very port like definitely a dessert beer . and i do n t mean it is a beer to be paired with dessert but rather is a dessert in and of itself . more unctuous sweet juicy ripe dark fruits apple cider candied sugar a spice that is somewhere between cinnamon and nutmeg and a subtle yeastiness . surprisingly clean taste much less funky than i would have expected . very little aftertaste each sips leaves a sweet warming sensation . it is thick and mouthcoating with very little carbonation that borders on being cask like . drinkability is difficult to judge with such a small pour but i think the sweetness would get to me pretty quickly . i m not sure if i would want to do an entire bottle . that s ok though beers like this are way more fun to drink when shared anyways . best beer ever . what does that even mean . . anyways it certainly was great and definitely one of the best belgian beers i have had yet .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomber an old friend come home at last . it pours light copper with a thick off white creamy head . does n t look like a lt anything gt pilsner but that s fine by me . smell is caramel malt with rose like hops coming on as the beer settles and the aromas have a chance to get going in the glass . taste is assertive with the hops and the malt vying for attention . the hops seem to be mostly about the bittering not too much in the aroma bringing out some leather like tastes and . onion . mouthfeel is tingly but slick making me feel funny like when i climbed the rope in gym class . overall good but the hops start building up in the aftertaste for me kind of an accumulative effect . those whose heads are hoppier than mine will enjoy this better . still an interesting brew and a great different take on a pilsner .,taste,0.6,1
a pours thick and black without very much head s coffee definately comes through loud and clear . chocolate and smokey aromas also make their way through t the chocolate and coffee are definately there and the smokiness of the bourbon adds a little extra complexity m heavy and thick but still smooth . medium carbonation . d a slow sipper,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle into a duvel tulip . bottled on . reviewed from notes . the initial pour is cola black with a huge light tan head of very tight bubbles . when held up to the light the body of the beer looks more like a deep ruby barely translucent around the edges . big soapy bubbles cling to the glass . the aroma is not terribly pleasant though not unexpected given the age of this bottle . tart cherries and an almost pungent sourness dominate the nose . there s a bread like character to the smell as well . not much malt here . the taste is far better than the smell led me to expect . again those tart cherries are very forward but it s actually pretty delicious . there s a touch of coffee in the mid palate and maybe a little caramel . a slight metallic twang but nothing terribly off putting . this is a little weak a little watery but for a two and a half year old porter the taste has held up very well . overcarbonated and thin the mouthfeel ca n t quite stand up to the flavor profile . i d be curious to try a much fresher bottle . an interesting experiment and a bottle i m happy to have purchased . i suspect that this bottle had been hanging around the store from which i purchased it for some time slowly inching its way to the front of the pack until it ended up on the edge of a bottom shelf . much better than i expected .,taste,0.8,1
big thanks to paco for this one . i ve been wanting to try it for so long but it s never made it s way down here . this was the edition . anyway had it to celebrate the doc s words that my wife and i will be having a girl in november . yeah i know it s called dark lord but it s a special beer to me . appearance was great to start off . had a very thick head as it cascaded after i poured it . somewhat like a guiness . after that it died out to a very thin lacing plus it was jet black in color no light getting through it . smell was super malty plus had almost a merlot type quality to it . no real detection of alcohol . taste was big and thick . the more it warmed up the more the alcohol taste subsided it was almost undetectable which is very impressive considering it s a whooping . obviously since this was so rich and thick it was somewhat hard to drink by myself . i actually had to drink half one day and the other half another day . i shutter to think about how many calories are in this .,taste,0.9,1
the bigfoot ale takes a close second to celebration ale when ranking sierra nevada brews . the vintage poured to a dark brown cloudy liquid . nominal head that did last down to the bottom of the glass . nice fine lacing . the smell was of hoppy alcohol and fruits . very nice . taste was of a great blend of strong malt and hops . strong alcohol kicker as well . again very nice . the brew felt thick with little carbonation . despite the heaviness and alchohol content of this beer i found it extremely drinkable . another solid product by sn .,taste,0.9,1
dark brown appearance with a modest quickly dissipating head . carmel malt nose with an initial bitter coffee dark chocolate flavor that gives way to a nice roasty flavor with a refreshingly hopped finish . body is smooth and silky but could have been beefed up some . overall a very tasty porter but is a bit pricey . sixer .,taste,0.9,1
had this at the brewery at the tasting bar . the tap handle was some strange sparkly globe with something on top of it . i asked what it was and the girl told me it was a pilsener so i had to try it . the beer is a crystal clear golden yellow with a frothy full white head . lots of carbonation bubbles . aroma is very odd . smells sort of earthy and farmy with a wierd grassiness and and a strange veggie like quality . malts are light and definitely smell like a german style pils with herbal german hopping . flavor is hoppy and light with that strange grassy farminess . light malt quality with hops throughout . well carbonated with a very light body . spicy tangy hops . the beer finishes hoppy with a strange prawn like taste not entirely pleasant . the finish lasts forever with the grassy flavor hanging around like one of those kids in front of . strange brew .,taste,0.4,0
the beer settled in the glass a beautiful caramel colour slightly hazy and topped by a generous but light head which sadly waned rather quickly . the smells were complex and rounded of fruits wheat coriander and light cloves up front faint sweet smells caramel vanilla and coffee flavoured candy followed and a light hint of smokiness attenuated by acidity closed the loop . appealing . an average and sustained bead fed the surface and expressed itself vigourously in the mouth . rather thinnish body but a silky mouthfeel set the stage for light citrus fruit tastes followed by cloves and coriander . it finished on minerally notes of yeast bitterness and a timid but drying acidity . as a whole this is a good beer which i would drink again but was definitely expecting more in terms of flavours based on the smells . in its defence it would pair very well with a good brie triple crme and a baguette .,taste,0.6,1
a big black brew with a nice thick brown head . the head has an almost reddish hue to it and specks of yeast are floating in the bubbles . the head recedes to a firm collar that dissapears quickly leaving nothing but a big water pool of blackness . some lacing was apparent at first but none was observed after the dissapearance of the head . s yeasty and dusty aroma with dark chocolate notes . this is pretty smokey and woody too . i also detect a tiny hint of eggnogg . t roasty earth flavor is far less sweet than the nose . flavors of bitter dark chocolate and wood predominate . this really tastes almost like a rauchbier to me and i love rauchbiers so i m really enjoying this one . m thinner in body than i would like and appropriately low in carbonation . the finish is dry and a little spicey . d not the best porter in the world . my least favorite porters are those of the english style but this is still not quite as good as it could be . i like the eggnogg flavors and the smokiness but it needs to be thicker and more assertive .,taste,0.8,1
received in a trade with cschmidt thanks man . bottle vintage . pours a hazy burnt caramel color with hints that almost lean to purple just a few big bubbles on the pour very lightly carbonated . rich brew that feels a little young still . burnt caramel wood loads of whiskey spices toffee nuts toast vanilla a light bitter finish which is in contrast to regular ruffian where hops are much more of a component a little hot still especially noticeable in the finish . moderately sweet full body but light carbonation could be upped a touch imo . this is a well made brew that feels a little unintegrated at this point i imagine with some more age on it it would be amazing and one of the best .,taste,0.9,1
i opened this bottle quite unsure of what to expect but with fairly high hopes . after all stone has yet to let me down when it comes to extreme styles even when a particular variety does n t make my jump at it when i see it in a bar list i can appreciate the quality of the brew . this bottle was stored for about years even though it is and the bottle is called early release perhaps my tag was wrong . . poured into a glass it shows an unusually uniform color about srm . it s surprisingly uniform in color actually . the beer is fairly light in color but has the light stopping power of a stout . i ve never seen anything quite like it . the bottle opened with a pop and pours with a a thick head for such a strong beer within a few minutes the head recedes to the edge of the glass and remains indefinitely . the first taste is of malt pleasantly roasted or burned malt and a generic hoppy bitterness which quickly changes to stone s infamous grapefruity cascade hops flavor . thia is a stone product alright . what s surprising is that there is no alcohol taste at all . for a beer this strong that s a little surprising and not at all unwelcome . the mouthfeel goes quickly from thick and malty to rather thin the overwhelming aftertaste is of grapefruit followed by grapefruit copper . this beer is not for the faint of heart about half way through the bottle i can already feel the effects of it s . abv . finishing this bottle off is rather like . beers . that being said the beer is quite drinkable and i would happily buy another if i could find it or stone s next limited edition barleywine .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint glass a at first glance this beer appears to be a very dark brown but with a little light exposure it reveals a very sensual deep red . head is composed loosely and pours tall . s hops . pure hops . like a fresh cut pine tree over deep coffee chocolate malt . t not the hop bomb i was expecting . a ton of syrupy caramel maltiness . alcohol is big and presents itself noticeably . hops are very well balanced but their bitterness endures the high abv . raisins dates and figs . might be a for taste if i thought it fit the style better . m extremely chewy oily and viscous . alcohol has astringent effect causing dryness on the palate . d good enough on most points but the abv takes this one down a few points on drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
chilled bottle into a glass . purchased from k l in redwood city . ok ok . this is not a session ale by ding s definition but since that has never been substantiated by any concrete proof to my knowledge i will arbitrarily grant a swing . . is now sessionable . a pours a murky glowing orange body in my hair of the dog tulip . i poured carefully so i could get it all in the glass in one go . nonetheless it maintains a nice cap with a substantial collar for the duration of the drink . nice . s citrus . it does n t have the clean bright aromas of sculpin it is instead tempered with a dose of herbal hops grass and a touch of pale malt . this is a dead ringer for an ipa . t this is extremely hoppy as the nose might suggest . unfortunately that s about it . there s a light maltiness but i ca n t pick up anything else . it has a nice grapefruit orange peel and grass flavor going on with the last component lingering into the finish for some remaining bitterness . m dry finish with lingering bitterness . the body is light medium . clean flavor but truthfully i d liken it to watery . d i m not realistically going to pay for this again i bought it to show my support for the experiment more than anything . not a successful one in my eyes . what ever happened to the balanced subtle refined english malt that ding is always talking about . this is just dry hopped to death .,taste,0.7,1
this is my first review and all in all the red frog ale was a good beer . it had a nice hoppy malty smell which is always good and it had nice rich dark red coloring . the mouth feel of it was ok not thick but definitely not light for me the more hoppy beers leave me with cotton mouth which always sucks . i could have a few of these in a sitting but any more than a few of bottles would start to be a little much . i havent tried that many red ales but i thought it was decent and worth trying .,taste,0.8,1
thanks timmi . . . . pours a very murky cloudy deep amber almost brown color . there is a soda pop like head that fades quick and also tons of small pellet sediment . smells sour and earthy the kind of the smell you get in the produce section of a grocery store . there is an underlying sweetness and a sort of locker room funk to it as well . the taste is wine forward for sure there is a tannic bitterness that reminds me of cabernet . but the fruity black berries really remind me of a pinot noir . there is a definite funk in the middle of the taste spectrum accompanied by a sour push that is very balanced . the aftertaste carries a very dry finish and the tannic nature shines through gripping the sides of your tongue . the mouthfeel leads you to believe that you are drinking sparkling wine very thin and moderately dry . carbonation is pretty heavy but fades quite a bit as the brew warms . the bomber wo n t be hard to finish but this is not something that you would drink more than one of . moderately low abv but it will definitely kill your palate for a while .,taste,0.8,1
pumpkin beer . why not . best way to describe this beer would be to say . a lite sugar free pumpkin roll . the malt and spice help to offset a sweetness that can get to sweet . if you know what i mean . i expected more from the aroma and maybe it will come as the beer warms . as far as taste . .it s tasty . ca n t lie . i mean seriously pumpkin beer . it s decent . i could drink maybe two per sitting after that i would need to hang myself by my tongue . .in other words . not a session beer for me . but if one is looking for a unique taste . .this is a beer for her or him .,taste,0.8,1
oz bomber share between two hopheads pours a peachy sort of light orange with a large off white head that is both very creamy and retains well a thin cap never disappears from this beer . spotty lacing all over most of the glass . nose is an impressive display of pine and grapefruit . not a lot else to say here there is probably a lot of malt here as it is noticeable despite all the hops but it is still way subdued by comparison . pretty sweet up front but the finish is a big kick of bitterness that overwhelms anything else . it s pretty balanced for the style and quite citrusy up front but after the first couple sips my palate was preparing itself for the finish and neglected to taste much complexity up front . i hold some in my mouth to try to taste more and instead i end up with a hot mouth lots of alcohol burn i had n t noticed earlier . i d call this a bit numbing to the palate ala with ruination but without the excellent flavor profile . carbonation is on the low side of medium . body would be pleasing if i was n t distracted from the bitter numbing effect . i find it impossible to not compare this to a local anaesthetic . i ll have to keep this in mind for a painkiller later . nothing is bad about this beer . i ve just had better . if i did n t have help i d have no trouble finishing the bomber but i doubt i d want to continue . i ve got another bottle maybe i ll see if it shields me from the super spicy chili i made .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a clear golden yellow with a medium creamy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet malt a little vegetal with some earthy metallic bitterness . the flavor is some sweet bready malts with grassy noble hop bitterness in the finish . a little rye comes out as it warms . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with spritzy carbonation . overall an ok pils .,taste,0.6,1
ca n t explain this atrocity . just god awful and had to pour it out . it had the taste of heartburn going down and littered my throat with the feeling you get after drinking a lemony drink like you have to spit or at worst throw up . got some from a relative and tried to force three down . could n t do it and poured the last one down the drain . funny thing is i have one more in the second fridge and no one who comes over will drink it .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a dark orange copper color with a fairly creamy head that deposits some frothy rings of lace . nice retention over the top . color is n t as vibrant as other examples of the style i ve had but it looks decent . s aroma showcases some floral notes and light fruity esters . sweet almost caramel like malt presence melds with the familiar earthy deep notes of munich malt . it s a bit unconventional but it smells good . t m too hoppy for a marzen . not as much of that earthy munich malt bite . the front end is a bit too sweet . nice caramel malty flavors and a small dose of earthiness but there s too much latent floral hop flavor in here . body is medium full with a zesty carbonation that fits the style well . d too sweet and hoppy to be truly sessionable . a decent marzen but there s several others that are better in my opinion .,taste,0.6,1
ml corked bottled poured into large chalice . going into this one after sitting on it for a bit as recommended and dont know particularly what to expect . a cloudy orange with a cotton candy chunky head which held strong . little to no lacing and this one is obviously unfiltered . s fruit up front some alcohol in the nose and presence of brett . predominantly hard fruit peppery notes of belgian background . poppy saison like aroma . t tight and tidy some hops . apple pepper . brett and not overly sour . with all that is going on here the blended concoction comes out to be tasty . i like that i am not being pounded by sour or tart flavors refreshing and spicy . m spritzy and palate cleansing huge amount of carbonation left tingling sensations . alcohol heat is noticeable and slightly warming slightly bothersome . d goes down smooth thought it would be more of a chore than what it was . very saison like surely worth a try . another well done complex beer from the folks in cooperstown . from from wild ale expert i claim to be but this was a fun one to drink nonetheless . glad i gave it a try .,taste,0.9,1
a lot of people find ths beer really good however i think there was too much clove some of the spice that they use nutmeg ginger brown sugar etc. i thought tasted a little off . basically i thought this beer tasted just like a ginger bread coockie . not a fan .,taste,0.4,0
beautiful beer . i caught this on draft at boondoggles two weeks ago and have a few six packs aging now . appearance deep translucent carmel . strong white head . decent carbonation . smell hops aggressive smell with a malty background . taste this is a wonderfully assembled hop aggressive barley wine . this is the best texas brew that has ever crossed my tongue . it starts on the front with a hoppy bitterness that pleases my palate . hints of grapefruit piney trees floral tannins . as the brew moves through my mouth i start to pick up on a malty balance and an alcohol spice . as the brew moves towards my gullet it starts to tame and i am left yearning for more . the tastes seem to even out and blend as you let the beer warm . i find that i appreciate this brew the most at about f. mouthfeel one place where this beer lets me down i would not mind a bit of a thicker mouthfeel . drinkability beautiful beer . i will say this though no more than two in a night or else i will be useless tomorrow . i honestly could sit back and enjoy this beer for hours . edit from the bottle the fresh hops are a bit aggressive . i am sure age will help this but i certainly do not mind as i am a bit of a hop head .,taste,1.0,1
the appearance of this beer was ideal for me in terms of beers nice dark color though still wonderfully transparent with a wonderful off white head that created wonderful lacing . the smell was great full of spices and vegetables with a nice subtle sweetness . it honestly reminded me of a spice cake in terms of aroma . the taste was solid though had a bitter note that i felt detracted to much from the other flavors for me i.e not incredibly well balanced flavor wise . but mouthfeel and drinkability were exceptional even when factoring in the slightly bitter taste .,taste,0.8,1
thick highly agitated head of pure white above average streaks of lacing foam persists well . light golden straw in color with an orange glint at various angles fully transparent . while crisp hard for the nose not to be given the relative paucity of scents grain hay dried grass comes of as roasty without discrete malt scents almost zero citrus influence gone at the same moment it s there . light bodied and more or less dilute even if you attribute this to stream water freshness or stoniness . the carbonation is a dead ringer for pellegrino likewise brings out some metallic notes . has that grain grass thing and maybe some corn husk or hay . really nothing going on kind of beery in an old fashioned european way but needs more aroma and flavor to hang its hat on .,taste,0.4,0
copper orange in color with a lot of carbonation . aroma is very interesting grapes candy sugar vinegar dog yes i said dog and more than anything else red wine . yeast tart apples some hops and alcohol registered on my taste buds . i actually found the taste to be pretty disappointing after such a good start . like i said this is a lively beer to the point that it has champagne like qualities . still enjoyed this beer .,taste,0.6,1
picked up a pack at casanova s in hudson last sunday . new glarus puts out some phenomenal beers . i had a bottle of their wisconsin belgian red a few days ago and thought it was a good fruit beer . however the unplugged cherry stout left me disappointed . the appearance mouthfeel and drinkability of this beer lends itself to a cherry brown ale more than a cherry stout . if you are expecting a thicker heavier appearance and mouthfeel like a typical stout this beer does n t have that . it is a lighter in the glass and thinner on the tongue than what i prefer in a stout . the aroma on the nose is definitely cherry cough syrup with a hint of dark chocolate . a bit too medicinal for me . i would recommend this beer to folks who like fruit beers but may not be fans of the thicker heavier dark beers such as stouts .,taste,0.7,1
what an experience this beer was . after trying the original black marlin this version was an explosion of complex flavors and brewing goodness . everything about this brew was bold and balanced . the color was deep and rich . nose was complex with roasty malts and a hint of whiskey . the mouth feel was silky rich and elegant . what was most impressive was the layers of flavor that emersed from the brew . notes of coffee caramel chocolate and sweet malt followed by a hint of whiskey added a dimension to this brew with out being over powering .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a hazy amber color with a rocky head average retention and a few squiggles of lace here and there smell clearly meadlike with plenty of honey and the cocoa powder is also discernable taste sweet graham cracker malt and vanilla up front with a growing honey character by mid palate the malted milk and ancho chile flavors arrive in force can not detect the nutmeggy annatto flavor other than through the power of suggestion after the swallow the chile and chocolate flavors persist and blend with the honey memorably hot finish mouthfeel medium to full body rather creamy with moderate carbonation drinkability interesting how the hotness of the chile takes on the role of the bitterness of the hops in modern beers worth a try but not sure i would want to re visit very often,taste,0.9,1
opaque black with a creamy tan head that retains extremely well surprising given the abv . smell is really boozy with some roastiness and bakers chocolate also coming through . taste is of milk chocolate caramel cherries and espresso . very intense and good taste much better than the aroma . full bodied with medium carbonation . taste was very good but i could see how a full bottle of this could take a whole evening . thanks to dicksmcgee for the sample .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy dark yellow with a big white head that laces . smells of spice and some hop spice . slight sweet notes with small banana notes . the smell is big not pungent but there and nice . tastes of spice with some fruit notes then follows with a malt sweet body and finishes with a spice yeast kick . the taste is fantastic and refreshing . i ca n t imagine what i d add . awesome . the mouthfeel works really well for the beer and style though it is a bit thin compared to some brews . overall this is an awesome summer beer that mixes the lawnmower with hefe aspects and produces a beer with a nice nose and killer taste . perfect for the hot texas weather . nicely done .,taste,1.0,1
gold color thin carbonation bubbles inch head . nice floral smell somewhat metallic . i did n t know much about this beer was expecting something like an american pale or brown . turns out to be a belgium ey malty beer . some oak and earth bitterness lingers a bit . heavy carbonation on the palate some astringency . it has a light taste but a very filling flavor . i was kind of hoping for more from this considering it s limited release title . oh well . definitely a good experience but nothing to write home about . ba is n t home btw .,taste,0.8,1
lovely pour with speckled appearance . this has a very sweet fruity taste with some super complex notes . i am never disappointed with any chimay as they always have excellent taste in their well crafted brews . it has a bit of a ipa taste to it with its hop notes .,taste,1.0,1
as i posted in my gluek ice review the word ice in beer is something that college kids tend to look for . it means cheap low taste beer that results in a fast buzz . if you did n t buy this to get drunk then why did you . there is nothing going on here beer wise . it really had to be made with the intention of getting drunk and fast . no one in the right mind would enjoy this beer casually drinking it . you chug it and after or so you will start to enjoy it more and more . hey its drinkable thats about all i can say .,taste,0.4,0
this is my first shiner and after this one i ll be sure to check out some of shiner s other products . i killed a six pack of these bottles with out noticing and when i did notice i was sad . i drink for flavour and i drink for drinkability this hefe weizen has both i question if it is and there is no need for a lemon or orange because there are plenty maybe to many in the bottle . a bit of an unpleasant acid vinous aftertaste,taste,0.7,1
the beer was packaged in a very classy champagne bottle and was dated as . i drank the beer on christmas day so it was at least a year old . the beer pours a dark brown color with some red present in the highlights of the beer . the aroma is of dark malts and sourness . it is that funky aroma that comes from a sour beer that is somewhat sharp like vinegar . the beer started off sweet and soon turned into a cherry pie flavor that kicked you right in the face . the sourness pukered your lips it was so intense . overall the beer was a good one timer . it was a unique mix of malt and cherry but it was just too sour to be all the enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
picked up a single to check out this imperial white beer not knowing entirely what to expect . pours into the curvy samuel adams glass . it has a very cloudy almost murky orange color . almost no head develops even though i try to provoke it in the pour . the that does form is gone quickly . some lacing is left behind . aroma is sweet with a definate banana smell . certainly reminds me of a belgian style ale yeast but not a good one . flavor is mostly sweet with a slight spiciness to it . lots of ripe fruit including bananas apples and pears . mouthfeel is too thick and syrupy for my tastes . a wit should be more crisp . i understand this is a really big wit but it sort of misses the point . i wanted big flavor lots of spice and citrus . this comes across too heavy and thick . not enjoyable and not worth seeking out .,taste,0.8,1
appearance slightly cloudy light orange.ge . nice head . loose almost white . settles down very quickly and not flat . very billowy . almost no lace . aroma slightly fruity . mild citrus . no hop aroma at all . about what you would expect from a hefe weisse . just a hint of banana as it warms up . taste typical hefe style . very suble spiciness . no hoppiness at all . hint of banana in the after taste . no clove at all . mouthfeel light body with normal carbonation for a hefe . little clinging power . drinakbility very easy drinking . nice for an afternoon or session bear . not bad .,taste,0.6,1
poured my beer in to a mug appearance this is wonderful looking beer . it pours like motor oil . nice and rich black with a finger dark brown head smell this does not have a strong smell unless you are first pouring the beer or you swirl it in your mug . has a week smell of coffee and a hint of chocolate . taste you definatly taste the coffee but it is not overwelming . you also get a nice hint of smooth and rich chocolate . mouthfeel has good carbonation and is very smooth but kinda heavy . drinkability goes down easy but kinda heavy and sweet to drink too much .,taste,0.9,1
ml caged and corked bottle poured into snifter . pours deep brown with no head looks almost flat . smells sort of like milk choclate and opens up to a woody rum scent . tastes of vanilla and honey mostly the rum flavor comes in more as the beer warms . mouthfeel and carbonation are pretty weak overall . overall an okay beer its something different but not worth the price tag .,taste,0.8,1
reviewed bottle pours a very clear light brown colored body with a smallish white head and quickly diminishing . has a malty nutty aroma . reminiscent of english beers . has that same mallty englishness in the taste . okay with a spicy shrimp boil .,taste,0.7,1
a strong alcohol and bready smell . taste i found to be typical of many porters with strong flavors of cocoa . this was a very tasty porter though a little stronger than the porters i am used to . my wife is polish and i have come to love many polish beers particularly the porters which seem to be one of their better styles . this beer would be a good nightcap porter and i gave it only an average rating on drinkability because though it is smooth i max out at two of these due to the . abv .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle cellared for two years . pours a lightly hazy brown with very ruby tinges . tall fluffy light tan head that holds very well . sickeningly sweet aromas of caramelized apples and blueberries . some slightly spicy yeast notes . very artificial smell . the taste is cloying and medicinal . various dark fruit syrups mixed with robitussin . slightly astringent finish . warming . full body with good carbonation . this just tastes incredibly fake like watered down pepsi with juicy juice and some brandy added . had this at least three times and each time it s gone down the drain . it s pretty evident why they called it maudite .,taste,0.2,0
had a bottle of this over christmas and i was not disappointed . appearance was very black almost motor oil like with no head and minimal lacing on the sides of the glass . it resembled a dark chocolate brown with hints of amber colors . smell was very strong in hops and very smoky almost like smelling an outdoor meat smoker . very rich in aroma and definitely a crafty work of art . taste was delicious . the smoke flavors with the roasted hops made this an excellent brew . very hearty too this is definitely not for the light hearted . mouthfeel was thick and satisfying . again definitely a relaxing and thick brew . drinkability is good . this is the first rauchbier i ve tried and it s definitely a great one . looking forward to trying more of this style in the future .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery . seems this beer has now been retired and let s just say i m not exactly crying over that fact . this light blonde ale is not very exciting but hell it s only a . er . pale yellow color with a fizzy white head . aroma is grain and pale malt flavor is more of the same with a light hop character . a little watery on the palate but not too bad for what it is . take your average blond ale and water it down a bit and this is what you get . hey it s drinkable at least .,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at barley s in asheville . wtf is up with the color . black like a stout . definitely not what i expected with a pale ale . not much aroma . a little coffee and great big hops . if you drink it with your eyes open you would expect something very different than what you get .,taste,1.0,1
disclaimer i do n t enjoy belgian beers . this one pours out a very dark but clear brown with some golden hints around the edges . great head retention about a finger throughout with little lacing and tons of carbonation evident . smell is very herbal and spicy . definitely a sense of the bready malt along with some cinnamon and other strong herbs . taste is not great . most of what i get out of it is just a bitter taste . it also seems slightly sour maybe a little sour apple flavor . does n t taste natural to me seems artificial . mouthfeel is where it really lets me down again . lots of bitter taste lots of carbonation but other than that it s pretty watery and does n t do much for me on the way down . very drinkable beer despite the fact that i do n t enjoy it particularly because it is so light and well carbonated .,taste,0.4,0
dimpled goblet a copper brown with off white non impressive head s wierd . tea notes with hint of malt and hop t yep ice t like crazy . tastes like ice tea with exactly one sugar packet with malt backbone m dry and coating . medium body d it worth trying it but the yerba is heavy and the so called ipa is not quite there . it could be a good breakfast beer and i would definitely drink this beer colder and with a lemon .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a cloudy gold with some amber hues . somewhat similar looking to the average macro except for the faint red hues . thin fizzy head that does n t last long . s fruity . bittersweet . pleasant . t nice balance between malty sweetness and some hoppy bitterness . simple ale taste . very average . m feels watery but you can feel the hop bite on the tongue . d very drinkable . the bottle says session beer and that it is .,taste,0.6,1
zapps brought this sub par beer to ufc . machida kicked coutures tooth out aldo gave homminick a second head gsp and sheilds had a war what a card . a light golden body white head s biscuity malts smells sweet . t biscuity malts has a belgian yeast flavor . not a big fan . m higher carbonation crisp dry finish o not really into this one .,taste,0.4,0
slightly orange color with a huge white head that settled to a manageable level after a few minutes . great lacing all the way down the glass and carbination coming from the bottom the whole time i was drinking it . floral hops and grapefruit came out in the aroma . big hop bite in the flavor and left a bitter taste in the finish . the bitterness clung to all parts of my mouth but maybe just a bit too long . the mouthfeel tingled as soon as it hit my mouth and did not let up the entire way down my gullet . a great ipa but not as good as it could be .,taste,0.7,1
beer poured a medium brown cloudy color with a very thick off white head . the glass was filled with half foam too much for me . the smell was a slightly sweet malty flavor with hints of hops and maple syrup . the taste was a slight sweet malty flavor with hints of licorice and cherries . the was a fair amount of hops but not a ton giving a slight citrus bitter back flavor . the mouthfeel was ok with the c being almost perfect and the beer being nice and thick with lots of body . all in all a pretty good beer from moylans but not quite up to par with their ipa s . give it a try if you are into barley wine s .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a mug . i tried this maybe a year ago and was impressed have high expectations for this second sampling . golden red beer continues to generate a volumous head several minutes after the pour . it continues to grow as the small bubbles combine together to form larger ones . minutes later . the original head has only relaxed to maybe but i ca n t resist anymore . diving in . the aroma is quite complex and very appealing grass a bit of pine and citrus some hard to identify floral and spice notes yum yum yum . taste is more subtle than i remember it and a bit disappointing watery . grass lemon and . watermelon . . . . mouthfeel is thin and watery though strangely a bit oily on the tongue at the same time . carbonation is suprisingly light alcohol not apparent . i could easily drink a er of these if i wanted to . everything aside from the taste is as i remembered it . taste though was a big disappointment .,taste,0.7,1
on cask on april at the brewmaster leicester square area london uk a the beer appeared an amber copper color with a thin white head . s the aroma is moderate mostly grains with hints of hops . t the taste is nice but definitely not an ipa if held up to an american ipa or even meantime ipa and can not really be compared to say a fuller s esb but an average pale ale . follows the nose mostly grain with some hops . m d the beer had a medium body to it smooth and easy to drink . it had a light bitter aftertaste to it . this is not really a memorable beer and would order again only if there was nothing else on tap that i had not tried or liked .,taste,0.4,0
appearance is a thin clear gold with no head . smells are bourbon that s all . tastes like jim beam vanilla and some cinnamon at the very end not that good . i love bourbon beers but this beer did not have the malty backbone to balance out the booze . to me it really tasted like drinking a beer version of jim beam . the mouthfeel is thin as hell . damn i really wanted to like this beer but i do n t . i d like to try it in a bottle just to see if maybe i had a bad pour from a bad keg .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a snifter . a nice orange color with great clarity a nice two finger orangish white head leaving behind sticky lacings . s very pungent hoppy aroma . nice spicy with a hint of citrus lingering in the background . t the flavors are just as the nose suggested . starts off with a bit of a grain earthyness along with sweet malt then on to the hops with a spicy citrus flavor . it finishes sweet with a long lasting hoppiness . m full bodied big alcohol flavor nice subtle carbonation . d a very nice drinkable dipa that i will be having again for sure .,taste,1.0,1
a straw blonde nice thick head loads of carbonation s grains very clean but not bad t very watery a bit of grains and malts and stranegly enough something plasticlike m d a bit watery carbonation too thin not something i will take again .,taste,0.4,0
from a pack i scored of the vintage at the release party at binny s in the south loop . i poured this one from a oz brown bottle into a pint glass . a just about the darkest beer i have ever had . this thing is as black as a bag of assholes . even with an agressive pour there was only the slightest hint of a head which quickly disappeared . s this brew smelled of alcohol bourbon vanilla and oak pretty much in that order . t this is the disneyland of beers . i was blown away by the fact that this beer could wow me with flavor yet force me to sip its goodness for fear of its mighty abv wrath . i detected everything i found in the aroma bourbon vanilla and oak plus a strong presence of ripe dark fruit and a sweet caramel quality that is hard to describe et heaven on the tongue . mf this brew had a medium heavy body and a low carbonation level . mouthfeel was heavy yet smooth . d a definite sipper this is one of the best big stouts i have ever had and definitely worthy of the hype . get yourself some of this beer post haste . . .,taste,1.0,1
i m never sure why these great british breweries get into lagers . i guess it s to cover all the bases . for an ale brewer this ai n t a bad lager . when i started pouring the ligtness of the colour really caught my eye . there did n t seem to be much of it but once in the glass what you get is an incredibly bright golden beer . the foam is white and somewhat frothy and just might lace some if i was n t re using my sam smith s nonick . the nose is sulphurous and hoppy . the palate is quite clean with some faint banana notes and a nicely long and hoppy finish . the mouthfeel i find somewhat odd there s obviously good carbonation present but i find the beer rolls away from the middle of the tongue resulting in sensations on the back and sides leaving a veritable eye of the hurricane in the middle . odd . a good interpretation of the style .,taste,0.8,1
nice pour darker brown for an ipa syrupy quality to it great foam on it takes a while to dissipate . once it settles down it is a thick coating on the side of the glass definitely a sticky dipa . smells super fruity . tastes syrupy and sticky has a big of malty quality but at the same time it s fruity and very carbonated . taste pops in your mouth . hop presence is small and it is not dry only in the slightest bit in the aftertaste . has good taste though and is relatively complex in that you can taste alot of different things . hides the abv almost perfectly . another malty fruity ipa leaning away from the hops bitterness but not bad the way it was done . i liked it .,taste,0.9,1
usually i ll go through the whole review process but with this brew there s no real reason this is russia s answer to colt . the appearance is decent fine carbonation good head deep gold and it has some body but aside from a hint of malt sweetness this is just a mediocre macro esque lager concealing a hefty dose of grain spirits . in short it sucks . baltika can make a decent beer their baltic porter is quite tasty and a steal at . . do n t waste your time with the .,taste,0.4,0
the beer was served in a oz tall glass . the color is very deep ruby near black with good clarity . there was a nice thick white head a top the beer that slowly reduced to a thin covering with good lacing evident . the aroma wasnt much of anything a weak sense of malt no detectable hop aroma . the beer has a surprisingly thin mouthfeel for its color . the taste is a slight maltiness with low hop bitterness no detectable hop flavor or aroma . overall the beer is very drinkable and quite smooth but doesnt offer anything special flavor wise either malt or hop . it had been quite a few years since i had one of these beers and while it wasnt bad i dont think ill go out of my way to return soon .,taste,0.4,0
love ng and i m finally getting around to reviewing this a cloudy golden brew with thick white head s banana clove and cinnamon all the way thru . this is a great smelling hefeweizen . t again huge banana clove and some lemony zest . i mean this thing is just so fantastic . great job ng on this hefe everything you would ask for in a hefe . m rich yet drinkable . the carbonation is perfect . d at . this one is a bit stronger than i would expect from a hefe but still so drinkable on a hot humid crappy night like tonight . overall ng hit this one out of the park again . great work and according to dan this was made with in the traditional german open fermantation methods . great work,taste,1.0,1
a a burgundy red color somewhat pinkish head looked like a terrific lambic s this is where things headed down hill . smelt terrible . like sour patch kids gone bad . a hint of cherry with a musky overtone t awful . the sourness.the tart bite.mixed together with a hint of cherry . very acidic m carbonation almost like sparkling water d well . i finished a pint bottle . but struggled to get it down i figured i spent on the bottle i might as well finish it overall completely dissatisfied with this lambic after hearing all the great things about it . it was worth to try it but was not my cup of tea at all and now upset i spent the on it . the st. louis frambouise was much much better,taste,0.3,0
glass tulip temp cellared approx degrees pours an orange tinted golden amber color . an over two finger head of thick off white foam forms . retention is very good . lacing is solid and very sticky . big citrusy hops notes are very prominent . lots of grapefruit and orange and a nice touch of lemon . wonderful presence of rich caramel malts balance it out . smells like a beautiful dipa iipa . the hops hit the palate first . resin y notes of grapefruit and orange peel mix with floral notes . the hops notes are sharp and fairly bitter . the caramel malt backbone tries its best to bring balance but it just is n t quite strong enough to pull it off . it s no secret that there has been a lot of talk about this one being a pliny clone . while it definitely has the same elements as pliny and is comparable on a few points it lacks the balance that pliny so beautifully displays . nicely full bodied . thick smooth and creamy . the sharpness of the hops on the tongue detracts from the score on this one . it s my opinion that this one is too out of balance to be enjoyed with any regularity . it s nice on occasion but i would n t want a case of them .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass a brown orange color almost non existent head that circles the top of the glass slight lacing s piney hop smell with a hint of malty sweetness t piney hops up front with a sweet malty backbone has an aftertaste of alcohol . i really do n t like the taste of alcohol in my dipa s especially considering it is only . . m medium body with a decent amount of carbonation about what i expect from a dipa d the alcohol flavors i noticed at the end really make this one a little difficult for me to drink . also this really is n t all that hoppy for a dipa .,taste,0.4,0
pours golden amber with a minimal amount of white head . a very sweet and boozy aroma with maybe a touch of floral hoppiness . on the palate i get sweet honey malt apricots a bit of citrus and alcohol . very syrupy and sweet the hops are nowhere near enough to balance this one out . a somewhat one dimensional beer not for everyday drinking .,taste,0.8,1
pours nicely with a chocolate tinged head . the foam is denseli packed tiny pearls that linger . looks fantastic in a glass a dark reddish black . has a very faint smell just barely there but you can taste that smell once you take a sip . tastes of coffee a little sweet but not candy sweet just enough of a sweet to balance the coffee . all in all one of my favourite things in the whole world . and to top it all off it reminds you of drinking a coffee by leaving the same nasty aftertaste . but a small price to pay for a fantastic stout that could almost convince me that stouts are the best . almost .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . can into a blue point snifter . a standard pour creates a finger light brown coarse head with rather poor retention . brew is a clear deep almost opaque amber . lacing is stringy and sparse . s nose is sweet vanilla figs grape ca n t detect the cinnamon or the oak that is claimed here . t opens very sweet . grapes booze a bit of spice . gets a bit syrupy towards the middle and the end and just kind of dissipates . no evolution of flavor here although there is a slight sweet and tart kick just as it finishes . m light to medium bodied relatively coarse for the style as a result of high carbonation here . finishes relatively messy but the aftertaste is not overwhelming which is a plus . d light bodied and not overwhelmingly complex this is not close to a good representation of the style . its not bad by any means but i expect a lot more complexity and exhilaration from a bsda . no belgian yeast flavor or nose no complex fruitness no life in this one . i m not gon na have this one again .,taste,0.6,1
a pitch black with a finger dark tan brown head and noticeable laing . s noticeable coffee roasted and smoked barley aromas . t strong raosted malt character up front . the flavor transitions into a mild smoky coffee flavors . mildy bitter and finishes smooth . m medium to heavy body with lighter carbination . d very drinkable for such a roasted smoky flavor . overall i would agree this beer is a well balanced brew . i do enjoy it one of the better offerings from left hand .,taste,0.9,1
lienie s red does not give much of a show in the head department but damn that is one pretty colored beer . it is crystal clear slightly effervescent and a very striking orange red copper color . the nose is mostly fresh grain with berry notes and faint hop . this is a crisp beer that starts off slightly bitter and mellows into creamy vienna malt goodness with a nice toasty undertone . there is a very soft wisp of hop in the finish . this is an extremely soft smooth and balanced beer . this is probably the best vienna lager i have had althought i d have to put it up against negra to see for sure .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear golden yellow with a thin head and lace . the aroma has a grassy hay character with some mustiness . there is also a hint of malt . the initial taste is dry with malt character that quickly evolves into bitterness . there is a cloying sweet quality that lingers for minutes after swallowed . interestingly the taste and aroma of this beer distinctly reminds me of the na beer clausthaler . neither beer is recommended .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clouded chestnut copper color with a volumnous beige head that lasts a good duration . some roasty wheat notes mild yeasty twang and ripe banana clove but overall the nose is pretty tame for a dunkelweizen . lively carbonation gives a fluffy mouthfeel . there s some fruitiness upfront that melds with dark sweet wheat malt and then moves towards the clovey phenolic dry finish . overall feel is that it s rather thin and one dimensional . pretty drinkable though .,taste,0.6,1
this is probably one of the most cloudy beers i ve ever had . minimal head with a dark amber hue . quite tasty as it reminds me of a thick i.p.a . with less of the floral qualities yet sweeter . it also reminds me of barely wine but not overtly so . the beauty of this beer is how cheap it is . i paid . for a oz . bottle . lagunitas is quickly becoming one of my favorite breweries especially for how inexpensive they tend to be .,taste,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 .,taste,0.9,1
light haze to a solidy amber colored beer . nice rocky head that recedes slowly . chunky but spotty lace i smell fresh cream first . there is some light floral hop in the background . kinda underwhelming . whoa here s a fine tasting beer not at all like the smell . starts off with rich if slightly sweet malty flavor . there s an element of alcohol oiliness in the background . as an ipa one expects the hop to kick and this one does n t disappoint . it lasts through the swallow and lingers a longtime . the body is of whole milk with a dash of spritz . a very easy to drink ipa .,taste,0.9,1
this poured a nice ruby brown with a decent light tan head that left a normal lace . aromas were kind of not there . i could detect a bit of malt and a little raspberry but you really had to sniff to get what was barely there . taste was the exact opposite . you can really taste the raspberry that was well paired with the malt . mouthfeel was a bit syrupy medium with good carbonation . aftertaste was there but not strong with the raspberry . overall i think this is a very good winter seasonal . its different than most of what i have found out there this year . i will have more of these not bad at all .,taste,0.9,1
a murky dirty rusty brown colored with a thin cream colored head . s huge nose plenty of rum raisin which seems to add a lot of sweetness and a hint of yeast . this smells remarkably similar to a brandy angels share . t sweet rum rum raisin toasty malt a slight citrusy hop character and some alcohol presence . unrefined flavors compared to the huge outspoken aroma . where is the bourbon . this is coming off much more like rum or brandy . m sticky sweet slightly cloying with a medicinal finish . d though this does taste good the overwhelming sweetness without anything counterbalance and the lingering cloying sweetness brings this way down for me .,taste,0.8,1
aggressively poured into tulip . a pours a beautiful golden amber with a nice three finger head that falls slowly leaving behind pretty exceptional sticky webbed lacing and a bit of frothy pillowy head remains on top . s bready caramal malt that comes across with just a hint of must and not overly sweet . citrus hops primarily grapefruit with a hint of tangerine not overly strong either pretty spot on for a pale . just a hint of lemon rind as well . t follows the nose and the flavors are all present but a little out of balance it seems . the citrus hits first followed quickly by the bready malt and then some more citrus kicks in and then the caramel comes through followed by a big finish of bitter hops and lemon zest . again nice flavors and its good but just needs to be better balanced . m light medium body with very active carbonation and a long bitter finish that leaves the palate dry and thirsty for more . d pretty drinkable the dry finish keeps you coming back for more and the flavors are nice just needs to be balanced .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark amber with a very small tan head that leaves no lacing on my chimay goblet . stone s website says this is a imperial red ale . smell is piny and grapefruit hops and a little sweetness . taste is a strong hop bitterness with a sweet malty backbone like a kicked up double bastard . you can taste the alcohol in this one but it s not too overpowering . stone says they used more hops in this beer than any beer they have ever brewed . mouthfeel is medium with decent carbonation . while this is a tasty beer it s not one you would drink a lot of . this is what you would expect from a stone anniversary ale a bit dose of hops with some malts to balance it out .,taste,0.9,1
ml poured into a mikkeller tulip a poured a dark ruby cola color and settled black . no light penetrating this . half finger of dark mocha colored head that went from film to a few brown gurgles in less than a minute . much better staying power on swirling as got a finger of head but still died quickly . spotty lacing left while drinking and a slight bit of oily residue . s sweet dairy milk carmel chocolate with coffee to back it up . lots of malt sweetness to this but the smell is quite soft and have to really swirl the glass to bring it out . t bitter dark and rich baking chocolate mixed with a bit of belgian sweet chocolate . good contrast to the nose and much more pronounced . m at times oily sweet and sticky . big gap in the middle of the palate leaves a big whole but rounded out with sweet chocolate coffee acidity to finish . medium body and lower medium carbonation . o i think everybody will say this is the best single batch beer by lc to date . yea pretty much is . not bad at all . good to see lc branch out of the norm and do something different . if given a preference i will take coopers or brewboys version . more rounded and more character than this is .,taste,0.8,1
i like that new belgium is putting out some very different and interesting beers . appearance frothy head fully diminished seconds yellow color . aroma grain but not malty late light flowers grass little orange moderate yeast with apple and clove.very very dry texture . heavy initial sweetness and very long finish . did n t know what to expect . nice sour ale taste the dry hopping adds a slight degree of hopiness . more than anything the hops dilutes the sour ale profile .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle a pours a deep clear amber under a fingers worth of white head . no lace no retention . s smells of bourbon smells of some darker fruits dates and some oak . very nice . t bourbon is huge here and it is excellent . hints of vanilla slightly sweet fruit oak and some alcohol . alcohol character creats a very nice warming sensation on the way down . finish leaves hints of bourbon and oak . m d body is full carbonation is touch high but contributes to a slight creamy texture . drinkability is about as good as it gets for a . beer . it s a sipper for sure but damn fine for a cold night . will pick up more of this to set aside for a while .,taste,1.0,1
was happy to see this beer come back again after a brief hiatus . pours a lively orange color with many tiny air bubbles and a small white heading . aroma is musty with notes of honey melon rind and freshly baked bread . taste is big on caramel and buttery notes with fruit in the background cantaloupe . . starts off carbonated on the palate but ends in a big buttery malt way . sort of reminds me of short bread cookies with that extra bit of unique lager flavor . mouthfeel is just right being somewhere in between medium and heavy . sweetness is somewhat of a factor with this brew in that it impairs the drinkability slightly imo . i am very glad that i chose the bomber of this maibock over the one from smuttynose . it has all the elements i like in this style . definitely a beer full of personality and probably my favorite from the world tour series by otter creek . cheers,taste,0.9,1
the color is a darker yellow it has a white head thats pretty little leaving some lace as well . the taste is smooth refreshing and stays in your mouth for a while after . also its moderately bitter . the mouthfeel is smooth light and light carbonation . kinda creamy too . this beer is n t bad at all but i think i prefer other ones that they ve made . definitely try this one out though .,taste,0.7,1
it s the jamaican bobsled team of beers it tries soooo hard but ends up in th place anyway . lets start off with appearance shall we . impressive head foam the color of espresso dies down to a small film of suds and lacing . very dark but held up to the light in my kitchen becomes ruby hued and very dark brown almost clear enough to see through . i like dark stouts and with over abv i expected a more formidable body . still it is a pretty glass of beer and since i m a bit partial to this style i ll give it good marks for appearance . smells good too . taste . this where it totally breaks down . first couple sips reminded me of rubbing alcohol . now that i m a third of the way through the bottle it s starting to taste for some odd reason like very cheap red wine . there s also cold coffee bitter chocolate flavor in the backround and some fruitiness . fruitiness and cheap alcohol burn . yep . i just took another sip and this definitely tastes like cheap red wine . low scores for taste and drinkability . mouthfeel is a little lighter than i like but entirely in bounds .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at the monastery may . reviewed by my wife . large white head that lasted for a while with good lacing over a clear light yellow body . floral yeasty aroma with a slight back note of citrus . moderately bitter taste and average finish . ligh t soft palate with moderate carbonation . overall a pretty good lager . not one of us is a lager fan however so coming from this family this rating is way above average .,taste,0.8,1
here is your classic party beer . grab yourself a bomb and play some beer pong but try not to enjoy it . appearance . what s the word . urine like . smell . smells like aluminum and very light hops taste . well tolerable enough to drink several mouthfeel . kind of like carbonated water drinkability . one of the easiest beers to drink several of at an affordable price keeping in mind i am still a college student .,taste,0.4,0
nice unique wheat beer with a slightly darker than expected golden color . maple dominates the aroma and flavor but with more of a woody characteristic than hints of syrup . this often happens when maple syrup is added to fermentation early . my bottle had been kept cool but not cold . still as the glass warmed the maple syrup flavor blossomed a little . overall the beer was drinkable and pleasing but not as unique as i hoped .,taste,0.6,1
a pours with a small bright white head with huge bubbles . very high carbonation a golden color with amber highlights . fairly clear with just a tiny bit of haze . s beautiful belgian yeast scents are the backbone of the scent with fruity notes . the parsley sage rosemary and thyme lay heavily on top of the aroma . honestly i m not sure which one is most dominant but it smells out of this world and just a tad farmhousey . wow . t holy crap . who knew that these classic spices could work so well with the farmhouse aspects of a saison . malty farmhousey and a giant spicy flavor . some citrus notes on the background getting a small sweet cherry flavor as well . this is absolutely amazing . not for everyone definitely . but for those who enjoy the style you have to try this . m the high carbonation is perfect for the style . d because of the extreme spice notes it has to be drank a bit slow . but overall i am blown away .,taste,1.0,1
taken from notes consumed late or early . appearance very dark . jet black body with ruby dark brown head . nice lacing and kind of a marvel to look at and swirl under the light . aroma fruity nose almost juicy . however malt tempers it quite a bit . odd combe but good intriguing scent . taste hmm . kind of muddled in that all flavors simultaneously hit . it is n t bad but the development is kind of one note . the fruity cherry hits the tip and sides of the tongue while roasted coffeeish bitterness hits and lays down in the middle . mouthfeel drinkability porter like medium heavy body which is deceiving since it looks like a stout . plenty drinkable . overall this is a beer worth trying and making up your mind on yourself . i think i d pick it up again but not too often .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle last of a pack bought at ward s for . a pours a clear medium reddish brown with small thin head that continues to be fed by rising bubbles s clean fresh fruity grassy . and slightly yeasty very inviting t solid and balanced mrzen flavor but nothing remarkable m low to moderate carbonation just right for me smooth and not too crisp d this beer goes down easy and is even more pleasant as it gets to the bottom of the glass there seem to be lots of these pack available four months past october but the beer is still very good .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into my kentucky bourbon barrel ale snifter that has a bottled on date of . a cloudy goldenrod with a soapy looking bright white head that settles fairly quickly to a frothy lace ring . gobs of web lacing are grasping my glass . very nice looking . s smells like pine cones and grapefruit got together and had a liquid kid . very strong and appealing smells that really enhance the drinking experience . t not as bitter as expected . grapefruit is subdued and balanced by a subtle bready malt . there is a faint soapiness that reminds me of two hearted . more flavor is desired but what is there is well done . m great texture in the mouth . nothing off putting . crisp and on point with a good balance of carbonation and coating . d very easy drinking ipa and i see no barriers to drinking many of these in a session . this would make a great six pack beer .,taste,0.8,1
a gorgeous hazy pear with particles that hardly settle a thin sheen of a white head that almost seems like an afterthought of the haze the gradient of color from the top to bottom is perfect and some brown yeast floaters inside . s strong almost cloying sweaty and sticky apple flavor . t astringent and grassy hops followed by a strange sour funky citrus bite . i ca n t taste either the cacao powder or chili powder that well but i can certainly feel it in the heartburn later . m medium bodied with decent carbonation and juiciness . d i honestly wish i could rate this one better as you can see the ratings for the categories are all over the place the appearance made me expect a fantastic beer but the taste and smell just did n t really cut it especially for a belgian brew . i m still convinced that cacao and chili ca n t work in anything except a heavy porter or stout .,taste,0.4,0
a a thick syrupy pitch black liquid with a thin brown head that has good retention . perfect . s coffee vanilla caramel chocolate cake and a slightly sweet maple syrup aspect . smells pretty tame at first but really opens up as it warms . t coffee chocolate cake maple syrup vanilla . extremely rich and decadent with a wonderful robust chocolate aspect . no alcohol presence . a nice balance of sweet and roasty . m velvety smooth and creamy with a lasting dry roasted presence . d rich and delicious . a bit of a sipper . does n t quite stand up to kbs in my book but it is still world class . this is the third time i have had this beer . the first time it was unbelievably sweet the second time almost having no detectable maple syrup aspect . founders really seems to have it nailed down here .,taste,1.0,1
favorite part of this apa is the smell and drinkability . the aroma has so many different hop smells it makes you want to try it grapefruit earthy piney fruity . although the taste does n t quite live up to the smell it still has a little bit of malt flavor . the smell makes me want to keep going back for more though . appearance is a darker amber and foams just right for me .,taste,0.8,1
i found this at the supermarket a couple years ago bought a bunch put the last one in a box and forgot about it . this is a bottle poured into a british pint glass . a pours the color of honey with a huge bouncy overstuffed mattress of a head that stuck to the glass and would not die . it eventually shrank into a dirty meringue ish cap on the top of the last few sips . s lot s of fruit . citrus apples maybe even some lychee fruit . also obviously some hops and a bit of sweetness maybe honey . t flavors were definitely subdued . light on the hops but could still taste the citrus and pine needle flavors . the finish was sticky and bitter with a small amount of metal coming through . m d smooth full bodied and very nice carbonation . could easily drink a couple more and would if i could ever find them . still prefer this one fresh but glad i had one sitting around to try with some age on it . in the end everything was great the flavor had just faded which is to be expected of this style .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz bottle into a us tumbler pint glass . a the beer is a deep reddish brown color with a large off white head that fades very slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass . s the aroma is of fruity citrus bready rye malts and a good amount of hops . t the taste is bready and sweet with flavors of caramel citrus rye and some spice . there s a strong hops bitterness that provides some balance and rye malt character is very character . the after taste is slightly sweet and slightly hoppy . m smooth and very crisp medium body medium carbonation finish is clean and dry . d tasty goes down easily not too filling good kick good representation of style there are better rye beers out there but this is still a good beer to drink for a while .,taste,0.7,1
pours out pretty much black but there is some brown light coming through the sides . head is a nice creamy tan . smell . i get a lot of roasted flavors in this . strangely that is all i get but it does smell nice . taste . has a nice roasted and almost burnt malt flavor that is quite nice . has a nice bitterness to go along with it as the hops clearly come through with some caramel and citrus flavors . aftertaste is great and lingering black coffee comes out with a nice dry flavor . mouthfeel . body is on the fuller side with a nice cream texture as it is poured into my mouth . carbonation is pretty lively but nice . overall a great porter that has a full flavor and great lingering flavors . at first i thought the hoppy bitterness in this one gave it a raw flavor but it works well . very nice .,taste,0.9,1
oz can cost me . . canned i kind of crushed the can when i pulled the tab.not something i remember happening when i ve opened other oskar blues cans . it pours a medium gold colour with an impressive finger head of foam . i ll check on lacing later . the smell is all grapefruit . there s nothing else noticeable to me . not a knock at all as the style does give a hint at what usually is expected from the smell . personally i like the smell but i m not in love with it . the taste is ok very very bitter . the grapefruit rules and then imho goes to heights where it need not explore . i can sense and taste somewhat of a malt backbone and it adds some sweetness to the brew but i m thinking . .does this realy help . me does not think so and i hate to say that as i ve loved every oskar blues brew put in front of me . man this is way over the top and i just ca n t handle it . medium body medium carbonation . drinkability . i just ca n t handle the taste of this beer so it is very low . i will not buy again but i see others like it or love it . more power to ya .,taste,0.4,0
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 . .,taste,0.7,1
i have this on draft at home at the moment . it looks great and smells great but its somewhat downhill from there . for a porter i think its a bit weak . there are definitely some dark malt and chocolate flavors but the beer seems thinner or more diluted than i would expect . further it is almost a bit chalky like wine tannins and leaves a bitter chalky aftertaste in your mouth . if it were n t for that the aftertaste i d rate it much higher . on the bright side its a porter you can drink quite a bit of .,taste,0.6,1
i ve been wanting to try a rauchbier for a while . this beer came in variety pack . unfortunately there two more bottle to drink . the color is orange brown . during the pour a head tries to form but it never really get there . the smell is actually quite good . there is no smokey smell it smells like an ordinary lager . this is definitely an acquired taste . i ve had other smokey tasting beers but this was the first true rauch .,taste,0.4,0
drseamus got a growler then took it away . then i got my own at the brewery at the rosso release . really looking forward to this . a very nice clear deep golden color with a finger of white head . a nice amount of lacing as well . s very nice earthy and bready smell . the malt is crystal clear . kind of a tight nose but to style to the t. t very nice . massive fresh malt taste . i get quite a bit of two row.little bit of sweetness right behind that . almost has a little adjuncty taste . just very clean tasting overall . you get a little bit of the yeast in the back . m very well attenuated . nice and dry . super light and well carbonated . d unlike drseamus i waited till it was out to crack this . this was supposed to be my yankees red sox opener beer but it was too nice out not to drink this . i really loved this beer . this is a solid yet boring hit from captain lawrence . something i would get a keg of during the summer if my better half did not hate the style . more on tap in the summer outdoors please .,taste,0.8,1
the aroma is dusty metallic hoppy floral and malty in an adjunct kind of way . the appearance is pale gold with a slight haze and a beautiful foamy head . the flavor is like the aroma making this more complex than almost any pale lager . the palate is thin . overall this is an interesting beer that i want to like more .,taste,0.7,1
it did n t smell or taste like a pale ale but at least it looked like a british pale ale . i was confused and disappointed . it did n t taste bad but but well maybe it could pass as a british pale ale but i just was n t feeling it on any level . i just did n t get it . i could not grasp fathom or understand this beer in the terms of its alleged style category . in and of itself it was n t bad just bland with a little fruit and decent body . i certainly would not buy this one again . maybe it tastes better in erie .,taste,0.4,0
pours a light gold color . not much of a head . very light aroma but good flavor . very refreshing on a hot summer day or on the beach . drink it very cold . not filling at all . when you re planning to drink more than beers at a sitting this beer will handle the task just fine . smooth finish .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours orange in color with a bit of copper and amber . the head is very slight and leaves very light lacing on the glass . the aroma is very fruity and spicy orange and coriander predominate . the taste is of a light wheat type malt with lots of orange and coriander . the mouthfeel is a bit slight and watery but if you like white beers this has very good flavor it could just use more body and carbonation .,taste,0.7,1
ok having this for nd time . tried it before at bbf and thought the was x better than the . that s why i bought it . both are excellent but seems to be considerably better maybe the will be better in a year.who knows . and this is a good example of why stone is so highly regarded as a brewery not only by me but by many others. a it pours a caramel brown small head no lace to speak of . s is a very malty fruity almost berry like aroma . i guess these berries are hops that have aged properly . t is a sweet up front then malty then hoppy then alcohol esters then some nice nuttiness . real nice taste i m upgrading to cuz for the style it deserves it . i m not a big brown ale fan but this one is exceptional . mf real positve mouthfeel . a fuzzy numbness which is very pleasant is goin on . d nothing too hot here bomber is plenty .,taste,1.0,1
grabbed a bottle from brawley s . but worth the adventure . poured into a sam oktoberfest mug . a dark gold with a nice two fingers of thick white foam on top . s sweet floral notes and whiskey hits the nose t almost a beer liquer its so sweet and rich with almost a scotch bourbon falvor rolling down the throat . m light and easy too easy . d sip this one . the is no joke .,taste,0.7,1
appearance poured initially a clear orangish red color with a small head after a pretty aggressive pour . the head was gone within the minute to leave a small cap on the beer maintained by some bubbles rising slowly through the liquid . aroma super rich malt and spices along with some darker fruits like plums in particular . there is some citrus fruit in here also i believe that it is grapefruit . there may actually be a hint of saaz lurking in here also . taste the flavor hits you like a train . it just keeps coming . i initially get a whole bunch of the sweet malt that somehow leads into a very wine line body . there is plenty of sweetness in here but it somehow manages to finish rather dry with a pronounced alcoholic burn in the back of the throat that lasts for quite some time . the mouthfeel is saved by the fact that it is pretty well attenuated for as strong as it is . opinion this is as similar to a wine as a beer . it is very assertive and aggressive on the palate . it is a whole lot different if you are talking about traditional doppelbocks . this ai n t no celebrator and has very few melanoidins or other rich malt flavors . its calling card is as much alcohol produced esters as anything . it is a world class beer and one to be commended . for managing to get a lager yeast that high in alcohol if nothing else .,taste,1.0,1
a dark almost black burgundy in color with a . finger head . s holey smokes . literally smoke smoke smoke . wood . t m there is n t much taste here other than smoke . tastes similar to liquid smoke seasoning and beef jerky minus the beefy taste . but i guess that could be a positive if you like something that tastes like a camp fire smells . o . abv ca n t taste a hint of the alcohol due to the smoke . very blah overall complex in its own way but blah none the less . pp price point . for a oz . bomber delivers on the abv with its . flavor profile wise its not doing too much for me other than the smoke . for a grand cru its not living up to me personally .,taste,0.4,0
pours with some lacing on the sides of the glass very golden in color . smells sweet and piney . tastes mildly of hops and some yeast before moving on to almost a bmc aftertaste . i hate to say that too . feels light and crisp on the tongue . drinks easy it s light and refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
this was about what i expected . macro . it poured yellow with a little bit of head which dissipated quickly . there was no lacing . it smelled like malt and hops . it tasted more of malt and barely of hops . i must confess that it was better than many other macros . it was light bodied . i suppose this would be survival beer when there s no other selection .,taste,0.6,1
appearance is good little head that dissapates quickly but decent lacing for the style . darker golden with a reddish tint smell is good as well . very deep dark fruit smell . fig prune raisin with a bit of malt taste is ok. definatly the dark fruit comes through but watery with a hint of alcohol mouthfeel is a bit thin but carbonated drinkability is good for a warm summer s day .,taste,0.6,1
an extremely quaffable hefe perfect for the summertime doldrums . pours a dried apricot hue cloudy and with a infger head the resides into a fine textured layer on the surface . tighter and waterier in the nose than hoped but stil fragrant with green banana honey wheat bread bubblelicious blowing gum . full flavored hefe with more ripe bananas mild malts slight ginger and clove spiciness even hop balance and slight cherry pick up mid palate . a little more carbonated than wanted but still full and lush in the mouth with a very cleansing finish .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear somewhat hazyyellow hue big foamy white head that fades into a ring around the top . aroma is some cough medicine spicy herbal notes with citrus fruits in the background . medium yet spciy in the mouth pale malt stands up to me followed by some big spice then fades into alcoholic backdrop with a hint of bitterings . this beer is infinitely better on draught .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz bottle into a tulip . bottle says this is an abv brew . appearance hazy rich golden hued body with scads of apparent effervescence . head is a single finger of fluffy ivory foam with moderate retention properties . not too bed . smell fruity and estery i ve got tons of banana plenty of perfumey floral aroma and a little apple and pear coming through . it s also got a bit of a chalkiness to it . overall i like it but i typically prefer a more pear apple kind of thing to a banana kind of thing . really it smells more like a good hefeweizen than a tripel . taste absolutely nothing like the aroma . thick malt with an underpinning of banana are there at first followed quickly by a big dose of alcohol bite and then a mild bitterness . sad to say i m not crazy about this tripel s flavor characteristics it s unsubtle unrefined and uninspiring . mouthfeel medium body with a monstrous carbonation that yields the crme de la crme of cream . if only the beer tasted the way it feels spectacular . drinkability despite this beer s interesting and good aroma and mind blowingly awesome mouthfeel i just ca n t get past the unimpressive flavor .,taste,0.6,1
from a coated brown ml bottle this poured a clear deep yellow . the tall dense head settled to about inch and left a lot of lacing . smell is of sweet bready malts and spicy cloves . taste is a bit sweet and the spice does taste like cloves there is also a slight metallic taste.even with an . abv the alcohol taste is n t prevalent . mf is medium not a lot of carbonation and no bitterness noted . drinkability would n t be too bad but i would n t want to drink a couple of s . i paid . a ml bottle,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark amber copper with a finger off white head leaving some lacing . very malty aroma . a slight hop spiciness is present . starts off with a heavy malt sweetness rounding out into a tangy slightly spicy aftertaste . beginning to think this is a common theme to short s yeast strain and not one i m a fan of . good medium mouthfeel and medium low carbonation levels . the tangy aftertaste kind of ruins this for me . not bad before then but nothing good going on either .,taste,0.4,0
i was looking for vitus but the store did not have that . the clerk recommended this beer instead . pours a dark copper color with a large white head that lasts a long time . heavy lacing is left on the glass . i do not get a lot from the aroma but i do detect some cloves and banana . also a hint of alcohol . the flavor is awesome . there is a reason i like the darker side of wheat beers . fruity esters abound in the flavor . the alcohol is well hidden . finishes clean and neutral . the body is nothing special but is light and well carbonated . i have not had vitus yet but it would have to be really something for it to be better than this beer .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
serving notes on tap at murphy s steakhouse boise id . hefe glass . aroma coriander orange and yeast leap out of this beer . appearance two fingers of brilliant white head that go down to a persistent quarter inch . cloudy orange yellow . taste rich esters and phenols follow the flavor . wonderfully rich and complex . light banana flavor on the back of the tongue on the aftertaste . mouthfeel full body with slick mouthfeel . medium to high carbonation . drinkability this brought me back to munich . great wit with nice character . i would order another .,taste,1.0,1
this was a german style pilsner . it was very drinkable . the mouthfeel was rather ridgid but still very good . the taste was an excelent blend between hops and malts . the smell was a little one sided on the malts . the color was a light gold color with not much head thin and little lacing with fast retention . do n t drink and review .,taste,0.9,1
kataja olut ivb is a very clear solid caramel colored liquid with no head to speak of . it has a sweet aroma of juniper berries and a host of herbs that my nose ca n t identify . there s something like soy sauce in the background . it smells like a fortified wine not a beer . it s medium light bodied flat and abrasive . it kind of hurts my mouth . this tastes like . beer gone bad oxidized and infected . it s salty and it burns . i do n t know if this is intentional but i suspect not . down the drain it goes . there s no indication as to when this was bottled but it probably was n t recently .,taste,0.2,0
it s interesting tripel s and belgian strong darks are really the only belgians i find worth drinking . like all its kind the is belgian malt liquor . but ohhhh the taste ai n t bad at all . it tastes very much like a good piece of bread . however many of the interesting phenolic qualities that i associate with a good rye bread do n t come from the grain bill but the yeast . those little buggers never cease to amaze me . mmmmm . surprisingly full bodied for a tripel this beer fills your mouth with yummy while you admire the head . it looks like a cobweb sitting atop my beer . i dig it .,taste,0.9,1
batch tasted from a bottle at almost months old in sam adams perfect glassware . popped the top and smelled the bottle cap before pouring potent . a cloudy . large head at the beginning and reverse cascade after a generous pour down the middle of the glass . large and pillowey bubbles that fade away quickly like most ipas . s stick your head in a bag of wet hop pellets lately . you can tell it s not a week old but is showing age . it has a sweetness there like an odell s ipa times two . t at months the hops have faded in my bottle beneath the body of the beer . when i had it at months they were much brighter and crisper . last year when i had this i was floored and might have given it a . i ll rate it on the previous tastings . m think and lingering malts . not much bitterness left . it s a tough beer at this age since the hops are out of the picture and i had it at a temperature perhaps a little warmer than ideal . d a month ago great if you ignore the alcohol content . now i ve changed my mind and am not pleased . reminds me of an old maharaja .,taste,1.0,1
hmmm so schneider brooklyner hopfenweisse weizenbock meets ipa was awesome so how about this contributory ipa . a hmmm sort of a blond beer but in good old english style ale fashion little to no head s bitter hops and a lot of them but nothing else refreshing m stale and flat unsurprising for the style too dry d well .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to ryan for sharing the growler . a dark copper color but from a distance it almost seemed like a rose color . pours with a tall dark sandy head leaving moderate lacing . s light malting and mild pine aroma . ultimately lackluster compared to all of the extreme dry hopping so many ipa s endure these days . while this alone does n t discount the viability of the pisgah ipa it does downplay its impact and force it into the middle of the pack . t bitter pine spicy hops and mild honey flavor . finishes really weak with a herbal flavor component akin to chamomile lemon and grass . m medium bodied feel . semi dry . o not bad but nothing very memorable either .,taste,0.8,1
what an appropriate name for a barley wine definitely fits the description of my disposition after too much of the style . this pours out a deep amber color with a tall off white head that quickly collapses to a covering of foam and bubbles . the aroma is filled with the scent of sweet ripe fruit joined by a sharp but not overpowering scent of alcohol . sweet malts greet the tongue first with fruit flavors and molasses . the finish is a bit tongue numbing with alcohol and slightly sweet . mouthfeel is full and syrupy will sufficient carbonation . this takes a hit on drinkability from the alcohol taste that numbs my tongue i dare not have another one or i might not be able to feel my tongue at all . fresh i dont care too much for it but i will have to age a bottle of this and see how it turns out . if the alcohol mellows this could turn into something much better .,taste,0.4,0
s bomber from notes drank fresh a pours a clear burnt orange head begins at about a finger then down to an unscathed layer of fine foam . s big spice cinnamon nutmeg slightly sugary slight alcohol touch of caramel . interesting . t bitter astringent uncomfortable in my mouth thats what she said did not expect it to be like this . tastes like i m drinking chemicals . m aside from the taste the mouthfeel isnt bad . d yikes period .,taste,0.3,0
whole foods bridgeport village tigard oregon has this in the bottle . i think this is a wonderful beer however is very generic in flavor when compared to other belgian beers of this variety . i paid dollars well wife did for a birthday gift for a ml bottle . i would say that if you have never tried it before it s worth the money for a new experience . but as a repeat purchase i do n t think i would spend the money afterall bucks for a bottle of beer is very ambitious .,taste,0.6,1
appearance darker golden brown finger of head smell floral nutty almost taste strong foretaste of citrus and burnt flavor medium midtaste of citrus again then nutty flavorings and the after taste lingers for minutes tastes of nutty flavors amost peanuty mouthfeel middle of the road standard lager drinkability a bit harsh in the citrus dept . for me anyway . worlds from the groovy brew i just recently had,taste,0.6,1
l pours a really clear pale straw yellow with a medium sized but thin white colored head that leaves some lacing down the glass . s smells of sweet rice and a faint hint of hops pretty weak . t like the aroma has a very weak rice hop grain flavor and like it says finishes really dry . m very light very dry the right amount of carbonation though . d ok not much flavor or texture to it so it s kind of a bland beer . the flavors are there but i guess it s good with bland foods that you do n t want to overpower the subtle taste .,taste,0.3,0
a dark brown black with tiniest bit of light showing at the bottom . big head with lacing the whole way down s good balanced aromas of subtle chocolate and coffee with roasted malts t true to the smell here tastes like coffee with a nice sweetness following it . really good m between medium and full d quite good a little heavy rich but not bad at all glad to see something in the coffee chocolate stout family not as bold as a lot that are out there . some of those are very good but this is a better representation of a better balanced one,taste,0.9,1
deep brown in color . almost reddish when helfd to the light . small head fades rather fast . smell is great malty . hints of caramel and carapils . nutty . just from the nose alone i am anticipating the taste . taste is full mouthfeel slick . molasis immediately come to mind . caramel malts with a bitter finish . lingers,taste,0.6,1
i have not had a beer from magic hat that has blown me away yet . it seems that all of their offerings our very mainstream and steps are never taken to make bold brewing choices . however they excel because their wide range of styles appeal to all different types of beer drinkers and i am excited to sample all of their creations . that being said their blind faith ipa is true to form . it s pretty standard . i liked the color for it was nice to see an ipa come out a deep amber almost copper color rather than the orange color that seems so popular these days . suprisingly there not a lot of bittering hops in this beer but rather the balance seems to be achieved in their flavor hops . there also is a lingering amount of sweetness and the beer is medium to full bodied . it s a pretty good beer . i do n t think it has the solid malt base to stand up to the hops it has . and i do n t know what type of hops they are using but it tastes like your classic high alpha american hops . they leave a harsh aftertaste . overall it s a very typical offering from magic hat . it s non offensive and technically sound . try one you might like it .,taste,0.9,1
apperance has a light amber color to it and leaves little head smell grainy and some hops not much to this beer taste has a variety of tastes all into one grains spicy malts and fruit does n t taste well mouthfeel goes down smooth not much carbonation drinkability would not drink this again try it once and be done with it,taste,0.3,0
a it pours a dark tawny orange . very little white head but good lacing . s a sour maltiness very pungent and tart . hints of dried apricot and dates along with a candied brown sugar aroma . i smell that sweaty horse blanket smell that is so common in belgian wild yeast . t warm malt with a nice pungent slightly sour after taste . the alcohol is quite pronounced but is crucial to the complex warm flavor leaving my temples tingling . i taste a little prune and molasses as well as a tangy grape like essence . m very heavy with medium carbonation and a warming effect of the high abv . d delicious beer but too heavy to have more than one . still worth a try for anyone who is into a finely crafted ale .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this beer into a tulip glass from a oz bottle . the pour left me with very little head pretty much non existant . what little head was left quickly collected on the outer rim of the glass . this amber ale had a rusty orange color to it and also had some haze to it . the smell of hops is very evident plenty of citrus accents the aroma . i could n t detect much malt at first but after a few whiffs i picked up quite a bit more . this beer had very little flavor to it . it tastes like a watered down version of most other ambers . i ca n t get this beer in my area but even if i could i doubt i could see myself drinking it often . i m not saying this is a bad beer but there are so many better alternatives .,taste,0.4,0
appearance a lemony hazy pour . two to three fingers of creamy white foam fall back pretty quickly but make for a nice start . aroma a fruity sweet lemony smell almost like candy that maintains well after the beer settles . one dimensional but worthy of props . taste sweetened grain some light fruitiness floral stuff but not much development beyond that . considering it s a cream ale i think it is an overachiever even with its lighter flavor . some basic corn grain presence little if any hop element . it s a step above the macros but not much more beyond that . mouthfeel a good smoothness makes this disappear quickly . muted carbonation and medium body are a good fit . drinkability all things considered despite the average taste this beer has a lot going for it elsewhere . thanks to jj for this sample toasted in honor of the birth of monkeyknife s rd child . and another toast in the hope that he gets four or more consecutive hours of sleep sometime between now and the end of may .,taste,0.6,1
large bottle poured into pint glass . appearance cloudy light amber color with a thin off white head . smell lots of grapefruit with a background of green apple . taste hop candy grapefruit piney and earthy . good hop flavor from beginning to end . mouthfeel good solid medium body . drinkability considering the intense flavors this goes down decently .,taste,0.9,1
a black beer with no sign of light through it . thick tan head stick to the glass the whole way through the beer . the taste is undescribable but i ll try . the most prevelant flavor is the burnt taste . at the finish it tastes like burnt wood and it travels all the way through to nose . it also finishes dry . slightly sweet before the aftertaste . very hard on the palate . very heavy on the stomach . i could n t have more than two of these . but i ll definately enjoy those two .,taste,0.8,1
this seems to represent the german doppels which are much more expressive of the overall lager characteristics than the majority of doppels you come across having more of the imperial flair to them making them much more like ales in flavor and such. it smells malty like brown sugar a bit and caramel with a slight bit of hop presence in there. the appearance is extremely light for the style its an amber color with some orangish hue to it totally clear with very little head . taste is malty a bit of caramel . its very crisp more like your typical lager or such think sam adams with some extra malt . its very light in mouth not watery though . its super crisp and easy to drink but its lacking in the richness of flavor and feel that you find in most doppelbocks . if i was blind tasting it i might guess it was a maibock. i don t know if its due to exposure to the more american big beer type of stuff that you come across more often but its overall not just rich enough compared to otehr doppelbocks . its certainly easy to drink though and definitely not bad .,taste,0.7,1
review from notes . enjoyed by me . poured from the oz . brown bottle offered to me at a birthday party last night . born on date of so i guess that it is fresh . poured into a tall clear weizen glass . a nearly water like appearance of extremely light yellow with bubbles rising up from the bottom of the glass . brief white head dissipated within seconds . nearly devoid of character . . s very light i mean very light barley with an interesting banana sweetness that i did not expect . . t wow . very close to water . the almost extreme thinness of the taste does carry with it the aforementioned barley and a bit of distant banana as one might get from walking by a case of fresh bananas and getting just a hint of a whiff of them . there is no aftertaste . the trace taste simply disappears and then there is nothing as if you just took a gulp of water . . m the thinnest mouthfeel maybe ever in a beer that i have had . this is the beer s worst feature . . d well good since it is very close to water . in fact i would take a nice glass of ice water over this beer . i mean it i would rather have water and then later crack open a beer with some taste . .,taste,0.3,0
cloudy hazy pink red pour . huge frothy white head rose up very quickly too . tart snappy nose . raspberry scent dominates some yeast malt too . great tart raspberry flavor . crisp and tangy with a clean finish . in character it s much like my favorite lambics . maltiness is present in a significant portion as well . i do n t get any real sense of the alcohol . mouthfeel is zippy must be greatly refreshing on a hot summer day . still it tastes pretty good even on a rainy october evening . overall very good . drinkability is high for the style . i would be happy with just or especially in the summer season . my wife however loving fruit beers would probably drink these all night .,taste,0.9,1
a the appearance is a light yellow honey colour with some white head retention . s smells strongly of pine and citrus hops t the taste of this beer is not extraordinary for me . i found the hops impressive but the malt backbone was very weak . i know some hop heads love this but i feel that the beer comes off a little too bitter and dry . d the overall drinkability is decent . double trouble is a great beer for the hop head that likes a beer of straight hops and little malts . i personally would rather drink a surly abrasive or bell s hopslam .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to gbvdave for dropping this off at our tasting . growler into a tulip . a bmc light straw and totally clear pour decent carbonation left for an opened growler . the aroma is nothing short of terrible light honey grain then tons of skunk . the taste is the same bitter grainy skunk . we had less than a third of a growler and it was tough to finish with people . this is another attempt to make a mass appeeal crappy beer . stop doing this bs and if you are do n t release in october should have been months ago .,taste,0.4,0
pale amber pour with a small head that faded quickly . aroma is a mix of light skunk floral hops and sweet malt . flavour really fails with sweet malt and a short lived weak dirty bitterness . incredibly watery . not a really offensive beer but just plain boring .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle from hi times a pours a cloudy yellow orange with a fizzy white head with good retention . s oregano tomatoes basil pizza crust . smells like a pizza for sure . t tomato and garlic with a background of pils type malt and wheat . not a bad flavour very unique . m thin and fizzy light lager feel . soft carbonation . d an interesting experiment it is what it says it is it tastes and smells like pizza . hard to put a drinkability score as it s so strange but definitely worth a pick up just for the experience .,taste,0.8,1
poured on tap in a steenbrugge abbey glass . pours a clear amber with a half inch of head . offers decent retention and some lacing initially . smell is of light caramel malts thin and light . no yeast or hop presence noted . tastes like the nose and easily confused with an amber vienna lager . average feel and carbonation though not what i was expecting . good drinkability reminds me of dos equis amber thus surely a wannabe dubbel .,taste,0.4,0
at first this beer pours out a clear golden yellow but it settles into a beautifully hazy amber color with particles of yeast and lots of carbonation . the pour leaves a thick white head that leaves gobs of lace behind . i smell citrus hops grapefruit balanced by a spiciness and a malty sweetness . hints of pineapple and lemon . taste was fruity with plums grapefruit and pears . slight presence of hops and slighter presence of honey . despite these things there is something else to this that i do n t like i ca n t really pick it out though . perhaps it s less something i do n t like and more not enough that i do . the flavors are great just slightly subdued . it s light bodied and very easy to sip however . a slight creaminess to it as well . the carbonation does n t attack like i d think from the bubbles but is definitely noted .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz bottle into snifter . a pours very dark with a two finger light brown head with good retention but minimal lacing . s strong coffee with very creamy notes . the bourbon comes out fairly strong as well . there are also small chocolate earth and vanilla tones . t not as good as it smells . tastes about what it smells but not as strong or as pleasant still good flavor but not as much as the nose leads you to believe . strong coffee with earth notes and cream flavors all with a bourbon overtone . overall great mouthfeel well carbonated . the drinkibility is amazing on this beer for the alcohol and what you would think should be a huge flavor ends up being a non overpowering drink . note this is x better on tap if you re able to find it .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle into dfh snifter a massive finger head white and bubbly . classic cloudy yellow wheat color slightly more orange than usual . bubbles cascade from the bottom in an endless steam . lacing is epic . s clove banana and yeast . sweet malted wheat . hints of lemon . t malty sweetness and then a bit of spicy clove . a bit yeasty . phenomenal . not as much citrus as i prefer in my hefes though lemon is certainly present . m light to medium body closer to medium with a great feel from the carbonation . leaves the mouth perfectly content no stickiness or dryness to complain about . d goes down exceptionally well . just a joy to drink . easy to quaff and fun to experience . one of the true classics .,taste,0.8,1
bevmo purchase of an uncertain year i would guess the last year it was made . lightproof inky black colored beer it looks and smells a lot like an old russian imperial stout . from quite some distance you can smell this beers more boozy element . sweet dark candied fruits and bourbon are the first impressions . intensely aromatic beer here with quite a bit of complexity . bourbon figs cherry rum coffee muskmelon berries a little cinnamon and finally some black pepper . intensely aromatic and worthy of being a perfume this earns a rarely given five in aroma . taste begins sweet and woody with a vanilla chocolate berry and caramel on ice cream initial flavor . intensely flavorful and probably too intense this is quite like drinking a thick syrup intended for a dessert . the aftertaste shows no signs of really quitting and is as complex as the beer itself for minutes upon minutes afterwards bourbon vanilla berries and cream are still flashing across my taste buds . a rorschach test of flavor pretty much they are all in here including a faint ash flavor mushroom and raspberries and chocolate . intensely rich i repeat like drinking syrup . mouthfeel is pretty much syrup . i however ca n t really call this drinkable in any conventional sense . just too intense and far more intense than dfh wws of dreadnaught this is a complete order of magnitude above those two super intense beers . this is more of a beer that you would drizzle as a flavoring over desserts or enjoy in one ounce quantities at the end of a meal . an interesting experience and something i want to try as a syrup on ice cream and cheesecake but never could i drink an entire glass of this stuff it is simply too intense .,taste,0.9,1
this was my favorite beer when i went to pittsburg . the cruch works brewing co. was the craziest brewery resturant i have ever been to.its an old chuch.hence the name . the beer is a dark carmel color with a nice off white head . the beer was a malt fest in my mouth . lots of flavors such as carmel orange licorice chocalate and a small amount of hops . this beer is very drinkable.the alcohol is a low range . this beer was great to eat with my chicken meal . complemented very well,taste,0.8,1
poured this treat into a chalice and it had a beautiful ruby red hue to it really unique and pretty . had a decent sized head that slowly subsides . the smell is good apples and yeast are the most prominent scents . the taste is awesome completely awesome warm alcohol on the tounge along with a cidery main flavor with yeast and malt at the end spectacular taste . mouthfeel is full and wonderful . drinkability is good but at its kinda strong,taste,1.0,1
i ve often wondered how the lighter golden ales could possibly measure up to their heavier darker counterparts . tire biter is one of the lightest ales i ve ever had but damn is it tasty . an expectedly short lived head pale yet handsome color and a surprisingly pleasant smell . the taste is sweet but not overly so . a slightly bitter aftertaste provides a poignant counterbalance . flying dog is quickly finding its way into my heart . this great tasting golden ale definitely helps to seal the deal .,taste,0.7,1
appearance orangish in color large white head . very hoppy . needed to let it rest before drinking . smell hop hop and more hop . very citrusy . taste little or no malt to speak of all i can taste are the hops all of them . mouthfeel bitterness after the taste but still smooth . drinkabilty not the best ipa i have had too hoppy to consume a lot of .,taste,0.8,1
the really nice vinous qualities stand out the most with this beer it has a great red wine oakiness . but it is still a triple and as such it features that fairly intense malt sweetness with some busty yeast notes and a subtle hint of clove . the richness is nicely offset by an overall smooth palate . you know ive had this one sitting in my beer fridge for more than a year and im not sure why i kept passing it up . i guess i was a little intimidated by it weyerbacher has in my experience made some really intense even overwhelmingly big beers . but i must say this beer is unbelievably drinkable given a nearly abv . plus the delicious oakiness of this beer rivals even that of some of the best red wines ive sampled . perhaps aging it in my fridge for so long mellowed it out . sure i know beers dont age that well in those temperatures but it was in there for more than a year after all . nonetheless aged or not this beer was excellent . highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
appearance was great . a nice dark stout with a beautiful head . has the cascading effect . very nice . smell smell was good . very clean and a little roasty . taste a little bland but very smooth mouthfeel very smooth as i have mention . nice and thick . a decent amount of carbonation . a good stout but a little bland,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle app dark crystal clear amber bordering on brown . small head that leaves too quickly . smell sweet toasted grain with a bit of soda sourness . alcohol slightly shines through . taste first sip is strong and biting seems like a mix of the carbonation and alcohol . next is the husky malt that i love about the marzens but it only comes out now and again . it ends in a slight caramel sweetness not at all cloying like it can be . medium level amount but strong carbonation medium body with a light film aftertaste . despite its failings i could definitely have more .,taste,0.6,1
a poured kind of carefully after my over carbonation issue with the two fisted old ale from king i did n t know if this was a foamer too . it was . about of beer and the rest was head in my first pour into the glass . way too much carbonation . it did look good though with a very nice hazy orange liquid below a monstrous white and creamy head . s very earthy with some citrus hop profile . it s almost as if i am picking up some rye in this . very interesting . a little musty . not too bad at all but nothing really impresses me . t i was initially shocked . i swear there is rye in this . tasty . kind of different for the style . but i am not complaining . m a little too foamy in the mouth . i wonder what it going on at this brewery with the carbonation . good flavor too much carbonation . d a very interesting ipa . i was initially skeptical but by the end i was kind of impressed . fix the carbonation issues and we may have a winner .,taste,0.8,1
i had this at the california grill restaurant in walt disney world . they are very up scale but know nothing about beer . they poured this beer into a tall skinny glass that looked more suited to a tom collins or the like . i could n t smell the beer and drink it at the same time . a straw color with light head very slight lacing on the glass . s clean refreshing . i could pick up the hops and light malt . t clean crisp beer . much like an american lager . nothing overly remarkable . finishes clean . m just like a bud . d i like the flavor of this beer but something in it annoys me a little . i do n t like the last drink as much as the first and have never had two of these beers in a row .,taste,0.7,1
straight of the bat big thanks to tim and the guys at international beer shop in perth australia for throwing this one into a mixed carton as a recommendation . these guys are the best and australia being so far away from the action in the northern hemisphere is lucky to have them . chilled ml bottle to be enjoyed with a full sized tulip glass . silver foil wrap around the bottle top hides a caged cork bottle top is this the same bottle and cork set up used by bellevue for their kreik hmmm . really had to force the synthetic cork out of the bottle and it gave a soft pop when it finally left the confines of the bottle . pours a very very deep black body that gives up very little when held to the light . interestingly i get absolutely no head . there is a patch of bubble that takes up approx . a third of the surface space . this dissipates to a thin tan collar no lacing . aroma is full strong and thick a real treat . the roasted malt strikes a very definitive presence . espresso coffee is there however not as striking as other that i have tasted . dark chocolate and alcohol esters round out the aromatic spectrum . taste is well matched to the aroma however the malts take on a much more burnt dynamic . this taste for me really dominated the flavor palate strong sweet and sticky up front burnt malt and then a smokey finish . in fact it is the finish that i feel defines this beer from mikkeller the tastes just continue to evolve long after the fluid leaves the mouth . the roasted and nutty dark chocolate notes sit boldly as a successor to the fine sticky and burnt malt that you taste upfront . obviously the body of this beer sits towards the heavy end of the scale and the carbonation is just enough to keep the thing lively . i should however say that the finish definitely deviates away from the usual stout finish . this is an imperial stout with a classy difference and trust mikkeller to deliver it . of course this is n t for everyone and even those that love this category may be turned off by the over active flavors and also the finish . i think that if you are yet to throw yourself into imperial stout or just something different and over the top give this a go .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle in a shaker style glass beer poured clear light copper . unfortunately there was very little head retention on the medium bodied half inch head . smell was a little more hoppy than i expected but being an huge pale and ipa fan this was not exactly a disappointment . smelled clean plainly hoppy with a undertone of oak or pine . taste was suprisingly good . good hops all the way through without being overpowering . drank clean and easy just like the smell . mouthfeel was average . no cloying aftertaste and not too much carbonation . all in all very good and very easy to drink . this will become one of the beers i buy in twelve packs and keep on hand all the time .,taste,0.9,1
had the luxury of this one on tap over the summer at eulogy in philly and it was very impressive . profuse thanks to tpd for giving me the chance to savor it again . so far so good as it looks quite nice in the snifter . poured out like oil . utterly dark as hell yet somehow not what i would call black . almost like the darkest shade of brown naturally possible . the head is thin but what s there is light brown and it dissolves to a crown quickly . brown splotches of lace look like candle wax drippings . nothing but roast in the nose . you better dig coffee if you come near this . it s almost hard to glean anything else from it other than the mighty roasted bean . a light layer of frothed cream ekes through but ultimately it s all about the coffee . flavor is enormous . that s not to say it s complex but it s highly unique . in fact when i would think of it over the past few months after my first and only meeting i could always recall the flavor . and here it is . it s bitter like coffee not like hops it has a bite like a killer dark roast it thrusts itself forward and screams coffee . . . and like a good cup it s got balance . i hope i m not imagining this but dieu du ciel even remembered the sugar and cream nice lactic tones and a hint of sweetness . black licorice appears with warming . and would n t you know there s some coffee in the finish . the mouth is just a little too tingly and a little too thin for what s going on here . in some way the carbonation matches the intensity of flavor but thicker and creamier would ve really done the trick . then again if they were really trying to go for a true coffee stout the watery element kind of works . i could grow to like the texture in this case but ultimately i think big stouts should also be as smooth and creamy as possible see bell s expedition stout standard bearer of all stout greatness . i find this comparable to founder s breakfast stout in terms of a stout you actually could enjoy for breakfast . otherwise it reminds a southern tier s jah va in terms of flavor . in the end peche mortel is its own intriguing beer . as for the . alcohol i have no idea where it s at which increases drinkability to a dangerous degree . but this stuff is pretty pricey so it probably wo n t be replacing the morning cup of joe anytime soon . if i could find this in our area i d buy on sight again with no hesitation .,taste,1.0,1
first time trying a beer from tregs and it s certainly a good one . a fairly light body for a doppelbock of course . realistically it s on the lighter side of heavy with a decent amount of carbonation . aroma is sticky sweet which matches the flavor quite well . you can definitely tell it s a bit higher than average in the alcohol department although it blends well with the overall flavor . overall quite a nice beer . hard to enjoy more than one in a sitting but you probably knew that already .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the belair location pours a rich dark black with a mocha head that fades . smells of rich roasted grains and a hint of coffee . sweet tasting up front followed by a nice rich chocloatey roasted flavor with a mild coffee aftertaste . body is quite thin . could use more meat on it s bones to match the fairly robust flavor . unsatisfying . fairly easy to drink . with a few minor changes it could be a great beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle into an imperial . good head with a nice amount of clarity from the honey colored brew . retention is moderate . aroma is cascade . cascades on this middle and cascade on the finish . flavor is all pine on the front . unlike some of sn offerings this beer gives a phenolic esterey edge to the middle and finish . malt is in good balance but the phenols take over . mouthfeel is good . medium and crisp like any ipa .,taste,0.9,1
batch from my trip to ca should have bought poured into one of my random tulips . the head on this was amazing to begin with white thick and creamy and it had staying power for a good few minutes . the color of this tasty libation was definitely blonde a hazy but bright yellow blonde . the aroma of sour fruits is undeniable i found sour apple and lemon to be the most abundant . at the same time i almost felt i was sniffing a champagne or chardonnay go figure which became more intense with the first sip . the taste is very sour fruity and a lovely hint of wine definitely some funk . also there is this very pleasing tingle of the tongue from the carbonation awesome . i could have easily drank this all myself but i was nice and shared . next time though all me .,taste,1.0,1
this brew was purchased on a business trip to las vegas mainly because i have n t seen it in my area for many years . an interesting souvenir but i got gouged at . for one can . it was a yellow clear beer with a good head but it dissipated really fast . not surprising . the aroma practically screamed grains and it was slightly skunky . a trace of hop aroma came through though . the taste was not even there however . there was a very weak bitterness but otherwise it was soda water . and not very fizzy soda water either . drinkable . hell yes i could pound down six of these like they were ginger ale and probably feel as much of a buzz .,taste,0.4,0
got this oz . bottle as a trade extra from tprokop thanks for the opportunity . i poured this bad girl into an oversized wine glass for selfishly asthetic reasons and was not disapointed . through an aggressive pour she produced a four finger head that seemed to last forever resulting in a decent amount of lacing . as far as the smell goes i thought this was supposed to be an apa . to me it had no qualities of an apa . it blasted me with a bouquet of tangerine and grapefruit . and dare i say a bit of sour funkiness . yeah this reminded me more of a belgian in the nose . the taste . where did all of the funk and tangerine go . the nose was all too misleading because there was none of the funk or citrus in the flavor . almost a complete letdown . i m not saying the taste was bad but it was not what i was expecting . tons of yeast more like musty stale yeast with a slight hop bitterness towards the end which resulted in a dry finish . she has a decent mouthfeel . at times it feels like they went a bit overboard on the carbonation which does n t seem to match up to other reviews . kind of mind boggling . the carbonation kind of gave it a sharp yet somewhat creamy mouthfeel . drinkability . i could drink a couple of these a night if i want to constantly be letdown . overall a bad interpretation of an apa but i went against protocol and tried not to think of it as one . this is not a bad beer by any means but it s not great either . feeling a bit letdown by hotd right now . thank god i have some cherry adam in the cellar to blow me away later .,taste,0.4,0
a black to the edge with a very tight tall tan head . s dried fruit raisin chocolate yeast malt . a lot going on but it is rather mild overall . t raisins sweet malts chocolate candy licorice and maybe just a slight hint of smoke . m mild coating with a nice tingle on the sides.of tongue and back of throat . o i could have a couple of these .,taste,0.8,1
been avoiding this one but von s was selling it for a six pack tonight so i had to give it a try . clear amber colored ale with a small yellowish white colored head . it does fall in the spectrum that i like to call ipa orange . smell is herbal hops with smells of aspirin and the smell of a willow tree amarillo hops . starts out sweetish with a unexpected caramel syrup taste . fairly bitter with an aspirin flavor that i associate with amarillo hop i m not a fan of this hop variety . fairly bitter with a bit of a savory taste to it . sensation of salt on the tongue . the taste is fairly acrid something like burned plastic . the taste is frankly for want of a better word for it abusive . mouthfeel is ok . overall i am tempted to give this a . bluntly this is n t a good beer . only reason this doesnt get a is that i didnt pour it down the drain . whoever decided on the hop mix should be shot and shot twice for using amarillo hops . needs a warning on the label tastes vaguely like cat piss and strongly of aspirin .,taste,0.3,0
a orange copper color almost no head s floral hops not much else but thats ok with me . i love the way this beer smells . t tastes like it smells . floral hops some citrus m lightly carbonated d one of themost drinkable beers i ve ever had . i ve had this beer from a growler and it was even better . why do most of my favorite beers end up being limited release .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,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 .,taste,0.3,0
pours a nice deep straw color with some very nice foamy head and a nice bit of lacing . sweet malt scent with a little hop or spice in the nose . nice crisp taste good sweet pale malt thought i detected oats or wheat in the mix which i do n t care as much for in my blondes but i know it s a fairly common use finishes with a slight hoppy and slight peppery taste german hops or yeast . . goes down very smooth .,taste,0.6,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . looks and smells like a witbier but the taste is n t really close . slightly sweet but not enough of the wheatiness i look for in a wit . lacking in just about every category . i like wit s i like pomegranate but i tend to not like fruity beers as they usually overdo it see sam adams cherry wheat . this one had a modest fruitiness which was good but not enough of the wheat .,taste,0.3,0
pours a very light and clear straw color with a tony head that completely disappears within seconds . smells like a peach snow cone . very artificial no traces of malt or any beer like smell at all . this would be great for a kids fruit drink but not a beer . tastes like sparkling peach flavored water . very thin and fruity nothing else going on really . has a tangy aftertaste that leaves a bad linger on the back end . mouthfeel is decent . overall this is not a beer . this is something that my wife would drink if she couldnt have fruity liquor drinks . definitely a chick beer .,taste,0.3,0
thanks to natasharai for this one . pours a nice cloudy pilsner color with a nice white head . beautiful bubbles shoot up from the center of the glass . smell is not much.clovey and slight banana with some bread . taste is pretty good . nice began yeastiness with a bready malt background . mostly banana phenols but some clove as well . pretty tasty . mouthfeel is crisp but kind of light . overall a good lawnmower beer but not something i would trade for again . glad to try it though .,taste,0.8,1
a pours almost black with ruby cast around the edges . one finger head that dissipates quickly into a shallow ring . light lacing . s a nice open and airy aroma filled with roasted coffee beans cocoa powder and almonds . t taste is true to the aroma . sweet and nutty with good roasted coffee bitterness . some sour lactose notes . m medium body with a slick texture . carbonation softens within a few minutes . nice long finish . d very pleasant . a good stout that does n t sacrifice taste for drinkability . this is my first from wolover s . now i know it will not be my last .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz can freshness date clearly labeled on can . i have drank this beer all my life and figured why not review it so here it is . a pours a clear straw yellow with a big white fluffy head that dissipates fairly quickly but does leave some lacing around the glass . s not a whole lot going on here mostly grainy earthy smell with a slight sweetness . t crisp light and grainy like most light lagers . m light bodied has a dry crispness to it d hey what can you say just about anyone can drink of these during the course of a night . its a classic american light lager we ve all had it and i just love it for nostaglic reasons only .,taste,0.4,0
beautiful color . dark brown color with a smaller head to it . smell is not very potent but you can smell the malt . this scotch ale has a very bold flavor with its malty flavors very nicely balanced with sweet caramel and nutty undertones . finishes with a sweet alcohol kick that for me was enjoyable . i do n t think i could have more than one or two just due to the weight but it sure is a delicious brew .,taste,0.9,1
fresh spring release may bb notched . pours a slightly chill hazed pale orange color with a gorgeous fluffy off white head . visible uprising carbonation at a moderate rate . nice sheets of white lace all the way down . the smells are fresh and welcoming lemon frosting and a tropical fruit hoppy undertone . yummy for sure . the hops that were lusciously apparent in the nose seemed a bit muted from what i was expecting anyway upon the initial gulp . then comes an interesting earthy vegetal flavor that reminds me of weeds grass . the sweetness i detected in the nose lemon frosting was also very attenuated in the flavor . this beer s flavors are earthy vegetal overall with an interesting hop profile that pairs well with this musty tone that s going on . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a playful prickly dry finish . drinkability is good . if you like the described flavors then you ll be all right . all in all a very interesting ipa whose hop profile flavor still strangely eludes me . the musty vibe of this ale reminds me of the more traditional english ipas out there . i m glad i tried it but by no means will i be hunting this down in the future . good not great,taste,0.6,1
cask at ballast point . a black with a big frothy brown head . s definitely smells like a candy cane . peppermint is strong and it blends nicely with dark chocolate and roasted malt . coffee and vanilla are light both overwhelmed by the peppermint . t pronounced peppermint with dark chocolate and a low earthy bitterness . there s a big roasted malt presence and a little coffee . the peppermint dominates . m full in body with moderate carbonation and a sticky mouthfeel . overall a cool concept but the peppermint is too strong in the flavor to make one desire more than a couple ounces .,taste,0.6,1
a dark cola . nice head . leaves fast . s coffee is huge . only caveat kinda on the stale side of coffee . t mostly coffee again . hard to discern much else . a little roasted malt but the coffee again kinda stale and bitter . m medium good carb balance is not all there . d would tire .,taste,0.9,1
bought a pack that sadly had no dvd . pours dark black with a small head that disappears leaving a small ring around the glass . smells mostly of banana esters from the yeast not much else going on . maybe a hint of caramel . taste is somewhat sweet . hints of wood vanilla banana with a dry woody finish . well carbonated and very thick . this is surprisingly smooth and a great beer but i probably wo n t drink it that often . i m glad i only bought one pack .,taste,0.9,1
really enjoyed this brew . while not a strong aroma the flavor is off the charts with chocolate . my g f described the flavor as yoo hoo great session stout that we enjoyed several of . nice head retention that really gave it a perfect appearance . got ta check out the lab .,taste,0.9,1
. oz bottle into a tumbler . a a bit disappointingly thin not entirely opaque . perhaps i m spoiled by all of the imperials that i usually drink . however the tradeoff is that the head is a little more persistent and creamy than the typical high gravity guys . s grainy chocolate malts dominate the added black bitter chocolate . those are definitely the bulk of the aroma characters but not as intensely chocolatey as one would expect . opens up nicely as it warms up . t if you re looking for an intense chocolate experience this is probably not it . the front comes off like watered down chocolate milk and could really stand to have the volume turned up a bit . lactic acid comes off a hint sour in the middle . redeemed by what seems like a generous amount of tasty hop bitterness on the back end which adds an interesting complexity in light of the other two major components . added another . after it warmed up . gets exponentially better with a little time to breathe mostly attributable to the hop punch . m the creamy carbonation adds a little body to the otherwise thin mouthfeel . d eh . only in the absence of stronger alternatives .,taste,0.8,1
first ever eisbock and beer in my attempt to review the top from germany . ml . ounce bottle from liquor max in loveland co . brewed on date of october . this stuff should just get better with time . small light tan head over a dark dark ruby body . head fades to a ring but leaves sticky lacing . dark sweet malty aroma somewhat like a milk stout on steroids . really nice aroma . taste is more of the same . good . there s a bit of hops in the background just where hops should be . the . is sneaky it s not obvious for a couple of minutes then it kicks hard . very tasty but definitely a one at a timer .,taste,0.9,1
pale golden body topped by a thick white head with little retention and good lace . weak slightly sweet malty aroma with a sourness in the background . sweet malty flavor with a very slight bitterness . not as bad as i expected . light bodied smooth with a touch of dryness .,taste,0.6,1
serving type drank from a bottle on a thursday night with nothing better to do but sample a new beer appearance as the name implies its a dark red color with an almond head smell deep breathe and smell brings the malty aroma to mind taste tastes very much like oharas but with more flavor mouthfeel very stong taste which makes the tongue tingle tons of flavor drinkability i could drink about a six pack of these delicious beers before it gets too strong,taste,1.0,1
appearance dark brown almost black with tan head with decent lacing . the head settles to a nice film . smell jesus christ that s coffee . slightly overpowering . faint hint of ripe fruit and roasted malt . taste coffee taste is more dialed back than the nose . malts are sweet dark and toasted . dried fruits take more of a foothold at the finish mouthfeel medium body with a creamy finish . the carbonation prickles the palate just slightly . drinkability too powerful for me to have too many of . id love this after a big dinner though .,taste,0.8,1
another macro brewed beer that i grew up on . has that light yellow color that resembles urine but is certainly drinkable if you re not in the mood to spend extra cash on a micro or obviously if you re at a keg party or watching a football game with a bunch of people .,taste,0.6,1
tasting with agentzero . ml bottle into my rochefort glass version . the beer pours dark brown with not much fan fare as there is very little carbonation . tons of yeast floaties . the aroma is really light gives off some light vinegar light tartness but that s about it . the taste is much different not much tart a lot of sweetness figs caramel . on the finish is some light funk but not enough . i ve been waiting for this for a while and sadly i m disappointed . its to sweet not enough to tartness bad feel .,taste,0.8,1
. oz bottle into lindemanns flute glass a bottle has a surprising amount of info about the beer . it s brewed with coriander and spice and it s a witbier blended with fruit juice . but i think it fares better under the fruit beer category . anyway i ll just say that the tone of the bottle art etc is not as whimsical or fun as a beer like this might want . but it s fine . the beer pours with a nice little half finger of white foam that picks up just a bit of the very pink color of this beer . some lacing surprisingly but not much more than a thin ring of head retention . s strong smell of sugary strawberry jam especially when your first pour it . i like it but can see why others would n t . t strawberry soda . very tasty . not what a lot of people think of when they think of beer but if you have a sweet tooth and an open mind this is quite enjoyable . as with the aroma i could see someone not liking this but i do . m refreshing nice amount of soda like carbonation . a little astringent but sometimes in a tart refreshing way . o if you are wondering if you should try this the answer is yes . if you think this beer sounds like disgusting sugar beer then you probably will not enjoy it . there are a lot of other fruit beers that get it wrong with overly sweet fruit juice flavors i think this one is just about right for me . recommended to kindred spirits .,taste,0.8,1
i realize this is actually a decent beer but i m going to have to be the dissenting opinion here . maybe i just do n t have a taste for ipa s and i do n t in general but to me this one tasted like burned popcorn . everything else about the beer is great . but the taste is off kilter to what beers should taste like .,taste,0.4,0
sampled on pours a very cloudy light brown no real head and reasonable lacing . smell is all banana semi sweet and very hard to place . very interesting . taste is a slight banana at first sweet in the middle with a very surprising smoky coffee finish . slightly out of place but actually adds to the banana nut flavor . mouthfeel is very thick very bready . fitting for the flavors . drinkability is decent but the flavor although good is very odd . overall the best banana beer i ve had very creative and well worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle clear pale yellow fluid . large white head . still . aroma was yeast bread dough . a bit of citrus alcohol and some fruity sweet scents i could n t make out . taste was quite sweet kinda like canned corn . beer as a whole reminded me of malt liquor . virtually no hops . alcohol came through a good bit as well . medium in body . perceived carbonation was low despite large head . drying . overall not to my taste . alcohol flavors too prevalent no balance to the malty sweetness and i had my corn with dinner . drain pour for me .,taste,0.3,0
poured cloudy with some quite impressive levels of sediment left behind in the bottle . and the taste . hmmmm tarty quite high carbonation contary to many of the other reviewers my head is lasting quite a long time . or am i just drinking it fast . i am still unfortunately not well tasted enough to say much more than that it tastes like what it says it it is a wheat beer . luckily for me these beers are relatively cheap here unfortunately for me the overseas originals are not .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle from the new brewmaster s pack . black body with just slight ruby red highlights with a half inch of tan head that dissipates slowly leaving a fair bit of lacing . smells like malt sweetness and honey though aroma is slightly weaker than i would expect . taste consists of equal parts roasted malt and honey with a hint of alcohol . creamy mouthfeel . wow . this beer is fantastic . easily a new favorite .,taste,1.0,1
vintage . . oz bottle . abv pours nearly black with an unwavering head of cream colored foam . aroma is pretty restrained but i can definitely pick up some spices coffee . cherry cough syrup roasted coffee flavors right off the bat . hints of licorice dark fruit and cocoa powder . boozy tart finish . the body is a little thin for an imperial stout of this abv magnitude . a thicker mouthfeel could have held the flavors a lot better . this is an odd one for me . says right on the label that this can be kept for upwards of years well i may disagree with that statement . i let this warm up to almost room temperature because at degrees it is just too cold to be very enjoyable in any sense . closing comments it looks great from the outset but i do n t think i ll be seeking it out anytime soon .,taste,0.7,1
a clear orange amber color pour with a large fluffy off white head . nice lacing and lively carbonation . aroma is of sweet toasted nutty caramel malt apple and a hint of spice very pleasent . the flavor blew me away a huge sweet malty nutty taste with some hints of bread peaches and maybe some orange zest . a good creamy mouthfeel . just a hint of bitter hops at the end . very good .,taste,1.0,1
ounce bottle poured into a pint glass . this is a dark burnt orange light brown color. well carbonated with a slight head . smell is very hoppy with a lot of orange and grapefruit . taste is a crisp mix of of citrus and caramel malts . there s a lot of lemon in the flavor . well carbonated light bodied and excellent drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
poured light reddish orange with small foam that dissipated very quickly . minimal lacing . aroma was bready fruity . very pleasant . maybe i got a bad bootle but this was the bitter est beer i have ever tasted . it opened with a fruity hop taste blended with malt but the hop bitter stayed and never went away . the finish was very displeasing . i could n t shake the aftertaste . considered dumping this one down the drain about halfway through but managed to go the distance . would definitely not have another one . i ve had a few others from st. peters and really enjoyed them not quite sure what happened here .,taste,0.3,0
this thing poured a pretty hazy golden with a foamy white head . the smell was n t nothing spectacular very malty and that s about it . i could n t smell the fruit at all . but it was definitely there in the flavor . it was just a hint of cherry nothing overbearing and very delicious . i m not a huge fan of the fruity ones but this one was subtle enough that it was very enjoyable . bell s does it again .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a wine goblet burgundy brown in color with a rather short modest head of quickly fading foam aroma dark malts subtle smokiness taste a lot happening here smoky subtle vanilla earthy hop notes peat moss tobacco maple and a shape shifting smokiness that seems to fade in and out with each sip . and this is a definite sipper . huge character and very complex have one fresh and cellar one for later . this brew will definitely give your tastebuds a wonderful workout,taste,1.0,1
thanks to forgetfu for this one . ml brown glass cork cage finished bottle . batch x . no date . pours a ruddy brickish brown with some thin off white head . aroma is pure sour sour sour cherries . black cherry fruit leather and dried leaves . palate is wow super sour . big fat bing cherry black cherry and lots of citric acid like acidity . that fruit leather thing is there very stewed preserved fruit like density . tanned leather too raspberry jam blackberries and all sorts of sour fruit . finish is long and sour surprisingly sarcasm focused on cherries . notes this is not tart this is sour . i really enjoy sour cherry beers but did n t find this one to be as complex or enjoyable as it s trumped up to be . it s very clean as others have noted but the complexity level does n t rise to the occasion . do n t see the value for the money quoted as . that s not to say that this is not a well made beer and clearly unique i just personally do n t find it that interesting .,taste,0.9,1
amazing . amazing ipa . a i poured lightly into a ounce tall glass almost no head might be different in a different glass and pour . gorgeous red amber rich but unusual for an ipa very nice . huge inch head when i poured the remainder of the bottle . s bountiful hops florals galore . maybe tangerine predominating or something . i m hyper ventilating . t amazing fantastic superb one of the best ipa s i have ever had . compare to troeg s hopback ale more local for me and a regular on stock favorite but this big sky ipa is far better amazingly enough . very abundant in hops varieties citrusy yet not the contemporary pop fad grapefruit overbalance . perfect . amazing hops florals bitter yes but not biting . very pleasant hops bitters . maybe some burnt caramel in there . m lots to explore in the aftertaste and swallow . d if you re an ipa fan you ll be drinking it when the sun comes up .,taste,1.0,1
purchased from the nijiya in sf . pours copper with minimal white head . smells of caramel and malts . tastes like watered down liquid malt extract that is to say a bit sweet though not badly balanced with hops . flavor does n t linger which makes it easy drinking . unfortunately given the price it definitely is not a session beer i ll choose echigo stout as my goto japanese malty beer .,taste,0.6,1
a black and opaque . thin ring of foam around the glass . leaves some lacing behind as i swirl . s burnt malts and caramel . a slight hint of milkiness . not too strong or overpovering but inviting . t a bit of metallic at first sip maybe that s due to having a clear palate leaving me with the taste of roasted coffee beans and malt . finishes somewhat dry . as my mouth warms up to it i can taste a bit of fruitness and alcohol in the background letting me know to watch out or this stuff could sneak up on me . m not too thick not too thin . more creaminess than the others i ve tried maybe it s the milk . lets you know there s something behind this one . d i could put away a few of these without realizing it . but by then it ll be too late . i have n t had too many of this style . seems to taste like most other stouts but a little creamier . i would revisit this one .,taste,0.8,1
lightly hazed light sunny yellow orange with a nice cap of tight cream colored fuzz lightly creamy . the nose delivers a touch of vanilla sweetness along with tropical fruits yeast some funk and spice . excellent flavor . hints of vanilla along with honey drizzled lemony sweetness . lots of different fruits appear most notably apricot tangerine and melon but apples and pears make an appearance as well . a perfect amount of light tartly funky must solidly yeasty with a peppery spicy finish with a touch of warmth . nice body full medium with a solidly fuzzing lightly creamy carbonation . this is truly an outstanding brew one of the best i ve ever had . i ca n t wait to search for more of these sweet nectar s .,taste,1.0,1
bottle says serve extra cold but in my expierance mins out of the fridge opens the aroma of the beer up alot . a cascading pour that turns from brown to black due to the nitro . thick white head that sticks around throughout the whole drinking expierance . excellent lacing . not as dark as some stouts but still quite dark indeed . no carbonation visible . very sexy beer . s roasted malt coffee very soft touch of hop bitternes at the end . possibly some mild chocolate notes but not percent sure . t roasted malt and light coffee with a slight bitterness that fades into acidity . definitly a malt forward brew . m thin and watery on the palate . fits the style perfectly . d great drinkability due to the low abv and the thin mouthfeel .,taste,0.7,1
a pours an opaque black with monster head . low carbonation . n brown sugar medicinal grape grapefruit and booze . t molasses brown sugar cocoa coffee toffee and sugar . m medium bodied semi creamy and bitter . d decent drinkability for . sweet bitter and delicious .,taste,0.6,1
michael thorpe coming through again keeping me stocked up on the best of the selin s grove stable . growler poured into a perfect pint glass . a dark blood red purple color really beautiful . a light purple head great retention and lacing awesome . great aroma os sweet raspberries like you took some raspberries and squeezed them in your hand sugar notes that are a touch candyish with a tart finish . a little more tart then raspberry tart but still wish it was a stronger . the taste is a little of a letdown the raspberries are n t as sweet and do n t come off as real as the aroma but its more tart so its meeting some of wants on the nose . the tart is a little take to me slightly medicinal raspberry finish . i m being picky but this is damn good and really easy to drink . try this .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to matt mtunnell for this one . poured from a corked and caged oz . bottle into an oversized southampton snifter . a cork ejects with a moderate pop . this beer is carbonated . goodie . . . standard pour yields a . finger fine light brown head that dissipates quickly . a thick layer of foam clings to the side of the brew . beer is a cloudy near opaque dark brown . lacing is spotty and sparse with little cling . nice legs though . pretty standard for the style and needs a little help in terms of clarity . s nose is aromatic and complex . booze vanilla oak chocolate prunes raisins molasses and brown sugar . heat is apparent but the flavors are really well integrated in this one . t opens caramel molasses and brown sugar . very sweet . hints of vanilla are apparent at the start . booziness becomes heightens in the middle complementing prunes raisins and other dark fruit sweetness . chocolate and sweet figs towards the end along with a pleasant sweet roasted malt flavor . finish is brown sugar and more caramel and molasses with a sticky sweet molasses finish . this is heads and shoulders above the brandy and bourbon angel s share . a phenomenal brew . m medium to full bodied and moderately carbonated . hot and slightly lively in the mouth but smooth and warming going down . finish is messy with an aftertaste that lingers . the abv could be hidden a bit better but overall very solid . o i personally see lost abbey and tomme arthur as very hit or miss . in this case angel s share grand cru is a definite hit . good carbonation great complexity and very solid feel . this one s worth seeking out and trying and will only get better with time .,taste,1.0,1
found this beer in a supermarket in florence while traveling through europe . i had no idea italy had a developing microbrewery scene . these are the brief notes i took while in florence . a medium dark brown colour with fairly small white head that dies pretty quickly . aromas of caramel lightly roasted malt chocolate . nice . taste is earthy a little oak flavour some roasted malt and sweet tangy fruit . really delicious . carbonation is a bit high but does n t detract from drinkability . definitely one of the better scottish ales that i ve had .,taste,0.9,1
vintage . poured from a ml corked and caged bottle into a blue point snifter . a cork comes out with no pop . completely flat . standard pour yields a ring of coarse bubbles that dissipates quickly . beer is a near opaque dark brown . no lacing . s nose is of brandy raisins prunes and a weird yet distinct rubbery egg aroma . thankfully the brandy covers most of the off flavors . t hints of pineapple coconut raisins prunes and vanilla . a nice woodiness presides over the deep fruitiness . hot . brandy has a large presence throughout . pleasingly sweet at the finish with a sticky sugary and boozy aftertaste . m medium to full bodied completely flat very hot and smooth for its high abv . oily slick and really saturates the palate . finish is messy with a lingering aftertaste . d complex no doubt but this beer could really do with a bit of carbonation . not only to enhance the appearance but also awaken the muted flavors and liven the palate . alcohol is definitely noticeable even for its high abv . i d definitely give this one another chance . with some carbonation and age to tone down the heat it could no doubt be phenomenal .,taste,0.8,1
i bought this bottle at one of my least favorite local beer stores because you usually have to blow off the dust from the bottles and who knows how long they ve been sitting but my hoppy radar was on and the label caught my eye . opened bottle right from refrigerator and got crazy carbonation head foam . hard to get any beer for a while . nice white rocky head that had a lot of retention . smell was decent and has some funk going on . taste confirmed the funk and lots of citris hops . taste was thin with some brett type . very fizzy and light to the mouth . i m glad i only got about a glass of the beer out of a ml bottle because i could n t drink all ml with ease .,taste,0.9,1
i purchased the oz . bottle while at the stone brewery . a when pouring into a perfect pint glass glass there was a small white head that dissipated quickly probably due to high alcohol . the beer is a brilliant dark golden amber color with hints of a deep red . s surprisingly for a stone beer the smell of the beer is not that strong but the smell of citrus and hops are there . t the taste is among the best . what the beer lacks in aroma it more than makes up for it in taste . initially the hops are readily apparent then the pine citrus and hints of caramel come through to make this one of the most balanced and delicious beers i ve had . m the viscosity is great despite the high alcohol content . the light carbonation helps to bring out all of this beer s complex flavors . o i highly recommend this beer . one of the best beers that are in most grocery stores california .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pretty dark a deep garnet color . more of a fiery red around the edges when held up to light . a hafl finger of head recedes to a sparse covering leaving behind some stray dotted lace . aroma on the pour it gives off some chocolate kahlua like fumes . it settles down and some of more typical dark fruit and boozy nose emerges along with some grain . the lower abv allow more of the ingredients to come out on the sniff i like that . warming brings out some spicy licorice aromas almost like jagermeister . taste i got ta say after the appealing pour and nose the taste is a bit of a letdown . the flavor comes across as diluted . a few more sips to adjust the palate and things improve . licorice chocolate enhanced by the alcohol those are the primary flavors i pick up . the end is rather plain a warm alcohol flavor fairly void of taste . not very complex or big but despite a little miss regarding style it does taste fairly good . mouthfeel definitely on the watery side i think it misses the style s intent here on that but the understated abv does make an impression despite . drinkability what it lacks in bigness it gains in drinkability . far more doable in quantity than just about any barleywine i know of . this might be a good intro beer for the style actually .,taste,0.6,1
first this is a very well balanced beer in my opinion . the sweetness of the malt blends very well with the rye spice and hops . there is moderate head with little retention . entry has a nice molasses bomb followed by an equally sweet midpalate . finish is dry with the spicyness of the rye and well balanced hop flavors taking over . while this is not what i would call a session beer there is room for a few . at . for a bomber would definately drink again .,taste,0.9,1
poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass a brown reddish with amber hints big finger frothy head with excellent lacing clinging to the sides of the glass excellent head retention s smells like belgian yeast peppery spicy estery fruity caramel malt toasty t wow delicious a big malty backbone filled the crystal malt or caramel malt toasty spicy pepper taste slightly fuity tasting . maybe dark plums or raisins finishes with a lingering spicy and sight clove taste that makes u crave for more . after the beer warms you can taste the belgian yeast a lot more and it is a strong taste of cloves.warms your body quite a bit m full bodied and very creamy d could probably only have in one sitting but no point in having more its just spoiling yourself after every sip the beer parches your mouth almost and it just forces u to grab the beer for some more i have no problem with that overall unreal beer one of my favorites thus far in my beer adventure,taste,1.0,1
the beer pours a slightly golden yellow color with a finger of head that falls to ring the beer . the nose has a honey sweet quality to it but without much else going on in there . the flavor is actually pretty good on this beer . there is a sweet honey like start with the pilsner malts followed with a nice crisp hop on the finish that is really quite refreshing . i m impressed with this offering . the feel is thin to moderate but right on for the beer . the drinkability is pretty good as well . overall i was fairly impressed with this offering .,taste,0.9,1
went through a six pack of these when i was in oregon a couple weeks back . the review is from notes i took at that time . appearance is dark brown with a thin quickly dissipating finger of head . smell is of a little biscuit coffee and roasted malts . just what a stout should be . taste is ok. hops upfront dark grains in the middle and bitter hops finish . the mouthfeel was prickly and carbonated . one of my personal negatives in regard to stouts . drinkability was so so and i was able to polish the whole six pack off over the span of a week . i originally bought this beer as a way to set my palette for bigger stouts . the flavors were hoppier that what is more of the norm for today s stouts but not entirely unpleasant . to date this is probably my least favorite sierra nevada beer which came as a surprise to me because i am usually a big fan of theirs . i will not be buying again .,taste,0.7,1
appearance a nice gold color . looks like a traditional wheat beer with lots of head retention . smell smells excellent . smells just like banannas . taste not much of a taste . it s not bad but it does not have much flavor . does not taste like it smells . taste very plain but not in a bad way . mouthfeel it is coarsed and well carbonated . drinkability it is ok . i will have this beer again but it is not very flavorful therefore it could easily be forgotten .,taste,0.6,1
fizzy but with no real head . brown and red and hazy . cherry malt sourball . cherry not as intensely as wisconsin red and sour like their sour brown ale . there is a bit of bitter under those flavors . it s not a hop bitter it s more like a lemon rind bitter cherry pit skins . or maybe has to do with the oak . sour beers makes me think more of soda pops than beer . maybe that s why this one gave me a quick headache . very tasty but maybe i drank it too fast although perhaps brewed as a one time offering it s the first i saw it on the shelf . looks like it was retired after one review in and now it has been offered again or maybe just old stuff is reaching the shelves in my part of wisconsin,taste,0.9,1
it is sweet and tangy with a stronger malt flavor . bitterness is non existant . it is very wine like with no carbination to speak of . on a flavor scale i give it a good marks . it is a really enjoyable beer but compared to some of the other higher priced brews it is not a top pick . still is it definitely well above average over all and it was not that expensive either . you know what i really do n t like about this beer . it is the very smelly soft wax they put on the top . while i am drinking it from the bottle there is a rather nasty cheese like stench coming off it that is distracting from the otherwise good beer . i think if i poured it into a glass i might rate it higher .,taste,0.8,1
is this really an ipa . this was the third beer i had had that night the other two were not ipas so i wanted a stong bold shot of hops . did not find it . a very light orange yellow color with less than a inch of head . s a bitter pine smell t my taste score is based on the fact that ipa is on the front of the bottle . it left me searching for more taste and i could not find it . it has a slight bitter taste . m smooth overall as far as ipa s go this is in a catagory of its own . it is much smoother lighter than any ipa i have had but that being said it did have some different flavors that interested me . this is a beer that i thnk if i drank a few more i might increase my score . it was very easy to drink and the new bottle and lable are very cool .,taste,0.4,0
best by date of april sampled february not superbly carbonated a somewhat vigorous pour produces a scant not even fully covering pale off white colored head . the beer shows a few meager bubbles wandering up through a clear bright gold colored brew . as i pour this brew i get notes that are tart funky and authentic . a deeper inspection of the aroma yields sour lactic notes uriatic cat piss green apple notes light barnyard a hint of spiciness both oak and funk phenolic solvent soaked cotton balls light grain character and a nice splash of lemon . the aroma is perhaps a bit on the smooth side as traditional lambics go but all of the components are certainly here . quite soft on the acidity up front the acidity does pick up through the middle though and provides a mildly bracing sourness that lingers on in the finish . the light carbonation provides a tiny prickle of effervescence that just starts to offset the medium light body of this brew . easily quaffable though which is certainly a requirement for this style assuming you can get past the acidity . the tartness while definitely lactic provides a sharp flavor of lemons that really serves to clean the palate quite well . fairly mellow in the funk department though but soft notes of urea woody mushroom and a hint of funky mold ripened cheese . as the beer warms up the acidity softens up a bit more but the funkiness becomes a bit more noticeable . this is perhaps a touch heavy for my tastes in lambic but an ample carbonation would go a long way towards balancing this out . this is definitely a lambic though even if it is on the soft sides of the spectrum though it is harder than some of the boon vintages that i have had .,taste,0.9,1
had this at the lebanese taverna in adams morgan washington dc a very typical lager like strong transparent yellow with a decently impressive head that laces . s adjunct malts corn maybe . with a nice honey sweetness . t adjunct malt backbone supported by a slightly phenolic body and a faint sweetness at the end . not much to distinguish it from other macro lagers . m crisp and well carbonated . d paired decently with the shawarma i was having but it did n t have any unique flavors to pique my interest .,taste,0.4,0
a amber coloring much darker than the usual apa . s spiced aroma is evident but not in any way overwhelming would be better if it was a little more evident t very bitter citrus taste evident a different taste than some other apa s . m starts to have a tinny after taste fruit taste starts to become more evident than it was in the first taste easily drinkable but i m not sure i want to . the tinny taste after awhile becomes annoying to me .,taste,0.8,1
a golden bronze with a fluffy white head some retention good lacing . s spicy lemony zest and grassyness . hints of minerals fruity esters . interesting but not what i d expect from an english ale or an ipa . t lemon orange zest grassy spice grainy biscuits hint of toffee modest bitterness for an ipa . m light to moderate body is smooth with a light hop acidity . d it s not really to my taste but it s could certainly be sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
a very nice pour of a golden yellow into a soft orange body . the head is off white and frothy fading from a quarter to a trace and leaving a nice lace behind . s pungent blue cheese hops and wheat . t smooth riding hops from start to finish . the beginning tastes a splint second which adds a bit of suspense . then it gradually gains potency and finishes long . m it leaves and odd texture behind it which i m not fond of . it has a heavy start and a grinding finish . in my opinion this beer is drinkable if only for its taste . the look and aroma are just added features . however the feel brings this ipa back down to size . i guess i m saying its average on a drinkability scale but if the texture were at least average . i think we d have a real solid choice .,taste,0.9,1
old ben ale s body appears a bright brown orange hue and slightly translucent . the head is light beige and has little retention . the smell is slightly fruity and roasted reminiscent of maple syrup . there is very little to no hop characteristic . it also has a very mellow heat character for a beer with a higher abv . this beer starts off very sweet . on the mid palate the dried fruit and maple syrup flavors come forward . it finishes with a fruity twang and some roasted notes . there is a lot going on with this beer but it is nicely complex and balanced . the mouthfeel is medium to heavy in body with light carbonation . old ben ale is not very sessionable but it is a fun beet to taste . and as the label says it is perfect for an after dinner drink or by itself on a coold day .,taste,0.9,1
the guys over at nine g have been pretty inconsistant so far . they make a nice porter but their other two mainstays an amber an a wheat are rather lousy . months ago at their opening tasting in south bend they claimed to have this beer in the works . i m generally a fan of ipas so i was pretty excited to try a new local one . after months of waiting i finally got a chance to try it . i do n t think i ve ever been more dissapointed in a beer before . it looks fine smells tolerable but tastes awful . i think muddled is one of the only adjectives that describes it properly . it s just a mess of indistinct hop flavor and overwhelming sweetness . this is really one of the least pleasant brews i ve come across .,taste,0.3,0
pours a very dark ruby red that was black until i held it up to the light . there is an off white fluffy head that leaves a thin layer and thick ring . the smell is amazing with licorice and dark fruits as well as some roasted malts but not much of any hops . there is some slight alcohol on the nose as well . first off on taste there is no real hop presence in this for an american barleywine . there is a large amount of fig dark fruit licorice and roasted malt but no bitterness to balance it out . it has an amazing flavor but does n t fit the category . the alcohol is very present and this one taste more like a blegian strong dark ale or a quad or an aged barleywine . the mouthfeel is great with a slick and smooth body and great carbonation . the alcohol is present but does n t detract from the mouthfeel or drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep dark black into my snifter . thin brown head with slight lacing . smells boozy with chocolate and coffee notes as well . flavor is complex with chocolate burnt coffee licorice dried fruit and some vanilla . ok so the alcohol is n t exactly hidden on this one . at almost what would you expect . very warming as it goes down . perfect for a cold maine winter . taste lingers on the back of your tongue for several minutes . body and mouthfeel are on par for the style . not all that viscous but not exactly thin . all that being said if you can deal with the hotness this is one tasty stout . i d buy another one just got ta make sure to set aside a good amount of time to really enjoy it .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a pale straw golden with a thin bubbly white head . s horse blanket barnyard and musty with an earthy hay scent . there is also some breadiness and spicy yeast present . complex and really earthy musty . as it warms i get more horse that is reminiscent of during and after a parade . t spicy and tart with some earthy farmhouse thrown in . some breadiness in the middle and then the taste moves to stale lager . the finish reminds me of warm budweiser or how our apartment smelled the day after a party in college . m meduim body and highly carbonated which plays really well with the taste . d i felt like this one was going to be great until i hit the stale lager taste in the finish . otherwise it is a nice wild belgian pale .,taste,0.7,1
i know i like the smoked german beers but some of them can be overwhelming . looks kind of pale . a nice light chestnut brown . light lace foam . smells very plesantly smokey . mesquite . nicely formulated . not wrenching but i ca n t say i d make this into a session beer . has an astringent edge to it . light and watery . predominately smoke . some malt hanging out in there pleasing me sense of bbq . this makes me crave fresh sausage . i d use some to make a caraway beer mustard .,taste,0.6,1
picked up at bruisin ales on my trip to north carolina a week ago . love that store . a copper in color somewhat ruddy almost . huge foam head that is a medium khaki in color . a solid three fingers that just doesnt want to go away . moderate carbonation . s sweet and citrus . lots of citrus hoppiness with aromas of grapefruit and tangerine especially coming to mind . a caramely sweetness lingers just behind and the two aromas play together beautifully . as the beer warms a bit of pine comes through as well . t sweetness is the first big taste lots of caramel and a touch of sweet bread . the hops quickly come in with a sharp bitterness but the flavor profile is a bit of a mish mash . ii pick up a touch of citrus and some of the pine from the nose but neother is very strong or recognizeable . the flavors are all in there they just dont play well off of each other . m medium bodied with a long lasting bitterness . sweetness is not overwhelming and quickly fades after the drink . carbonation is good and there is some definite bite . o good not great . the aroma is phenomenal but the taste just doesnt do it for me . certainly a beer worth trying but there are certainly better dipas out there .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a brooklyn chalice . golden amber beer sticky lace big fluffy head biscuity malt aromas combine with citrus and pine aromas it s complex and there s some earthy tones to it as well the malts are present but not overtly sweet they taste more like rye bread or whole wheat crackers lemon lime and some pine is the hop flavor . what is interesting is how well put together the flavors of this beer are and how raw all of the flavors are . the malt is what impresses me the most it reminds me of putting malted barley in my mouth and chewing it the hops are like that too all of these little subtle notes that are hard to specify but are there nonetheless . slightly lacking in the carbonation department medium light body light astringency on palate that holds citrus for a while . a bit more carbonation would contribute to the drinkability immensely the pungence and pure flavor of this beer make me want to take another sip but it could use a bit more pop .,taste,0.9,1
one inch of almost beige foam that just wo n t quit . quite a surprise . the color is red and plum almost purple . it s quite extraordinary when viewed in the proper light . the only detractor is the spectacular amount of suspended crap even after a very careful pour . smells like tobacco and cake . really it smells like a fruity adam . i can only detect the most laid back tropical hop aroma which makes me really happy . it s a great scent but it is really quite difficult to pick up without swirling the glass right under my nose . is this supposed to be a holiday beer . if so the taste nails it . cake christmas plum pudding buttery rum raisin and a dash of mint and other spices . it pushes just to the point of too sweet and malty but pulls back on the finish which is warm and satisfying . thank god there is no massive hop bitterness to ruin this . mouthfeel could be a bit thicker . the carbonation seemed to be too much at first but got under control in just a few minutes . it works . i did n t notice the holiday theme on the bottle until the end of this review which basically tells me this was bottled months ago . i think i d be disappointed if i had a fresh one as this was pretty close to perfect .,taste,0.9,1
this is a good beer to buy if you are throwing a frat party trying to get drunk on the cheap . . . . keystone ice is . abv and is as easy to drink as seltzer . to me it s just coors light with less water . it s light in color has very little head carbonation a light aroma as i assumed it would and a light mouth feel . i paid . for a pack which is great for a cheap summertime backyard party and the . abv will do the job after you drink alot of this beer seltzer .,taste,0.4,0
five finger discounted this bad boy from a fridge at a party i was just at . if i m paying for a keg that kicks before i get at least a couple beers i m comin for your pantry . be forewarned . the funniest part about all of that though is that i actually got into an argument at the party when i noted i would rather drink water than piss . i was of course referring to coors light v corona . but hey to each his own . set the bottle in the fridge for about minutes and it s spent the past in the freezer . i do n t know if it s cold enough yet . the pour is a clear golden yellow you re not surprised are you . god knows you saw it through the bottle . this might be the worst smelling beer i ve ever poured into one of these stone pint glasses . pure skunk . ugh it tastes pretty similar to how it smells . not quite as awful but there s still a skunky rice feeling to it that bothers me . i m not one to ever adulterate my beer with foreign substances but i m wishing i had a wedge of lime here . the mouthfeel is n t terrible and it s cool enough to be pretty drinkable . for free this one really is a steal .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . a pours a deep brown almost black color with a decent tan head . s there are some notes of roasted coffee and chocolate followed by a hint of alcohol . t again you get coffee chocolate and a little bit of alcohol . also there is a bit of hop bitterness to balance it out . m its pretty thin for a ris with a decent amount of carbonation . overall this is a decent beer . there iis nothing about it that stands out other then the fact that it is a ris that you can find in the stores for under . .,taste,0.8,1
pours pretty well opaque black with a substantial lasting tannish head . nose is a bit woody with a notable bit of alcohol brown sugar and a whiff of chocolate . in the mouth much less sweetness creamy with a touch of alcohol that gives way to a rich but subdued flavor profile . tastes of a bit of cream with obligatory caramel and powdered chocolate notes . just a little bitterness in the finish which balances the generally friendly taste well . remarkably smooth and easy to drink that s the real strength of this brew . i could hurt myself on this stuff sessioning something this strong would be ill advised .,taste,0.7,1
i had the gaelic ale on tap at the the urban bar in the old city of knoxville tn . appearance amber red color with a small white head smell not very pronounced maybe some hops . taste excellent some sweetness maybe some caramel but not overly done a little bit of hops but overall a great balance between the two similar to a sam s boston lager with less hops though a little thicker and a little sweeter mouthfeel medium bodied goes down real well drinkability good could drink a few in a night,taste,1.0,1
christening my sam adams boston lager glass from smutty with this brew sent by jjfoodie . a tip of the hat to jim and jeff for their generous extras . note i do not often drink ipas . a a perfectly amber body with a huge off white head . i really love the top of it all the small delicate bubbles remind me of a cobweb for some reason . it s not rocky at all . great sticky lacing . s what greets me first is actually a decent amount of maltiness . followed immediately by hoppiness of a tropical fruit nature mangos and papayas are what i can pick out . not much bitterness . t starts off with the maltiness and tropical fruit but immediately afterwards a fairly strong piney but not too bitter taste comes in . this bitterness fades near the end allowing the malt and fruit to come back in a bit and the after taste is naught but a whisper of bitter . m maybe a bit too much carbonation but pretty good . there s a nice gentle creaminess going on . d as drinkable as they come . well this was pretty enjoyable . i do n t think i ll ever be a hophead but these hoppier pale ales without much bitterness work out well for me . i may have to investigate this style more in the coming warmer months .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into an imperial pint glass . a a big bold pour . dark bronzed amber fills the glass with clouds of carbonation storming up to a full three finger head that recedes to two fingers then one becoming more solid . very little lingering body carbonation but the head is solid and sticky . s it comes off like the usual big malt beer . slight hints of caramel over heavy bread notes . the smell is full and round . as the scent deepens it throws off the clove hints of a tripel as well as the yeasty touches of a sour brown . t first i ll say that the aroma is not at all representative of the taste . it hits like a big bready malt beer yes but the flavor is entirely different . the key players as stone admits are anaheim chiles and cinnamon . the two are concurrently opposed and married . chili notes are certainly more savory than they are heat a noted difference from many chili beers . it plays off as a sweet yet dark bite . the cinnamon rides in with the malt to enhance the dark bread characteristics . the two combine into a sweet rye dynamic . it s a peppery earthy character that may not be entirely balanced but i like that you can pay attention to and evaluate either side . it s definitely the rare strong ale that could compliment a meal . i could see this going with a lot of red meat dishes roasts or even standing its own against comparable mole or other bitter spiced dishes . m for what it is it s both too thick and too thin . the body carbonation does n t balance out the fullness but the flavor does n t merit such thickness . overall i think this one s worth a try and i d be interested in buying another oz to store until next year . the combination of notes from a chili beer an amber and a brown warmer into a single brew is a unique idea that s not altogether a bad one . it s just a tough one to pull off . it s a complex flavor that may just have too many players competing at once .,taste,0.8,1
a awesome haziness . color is a little dull but not much to complain about here . s bananaclove alcohol and general wheatiness . t muted wheat flavors and a surprisingly strong taste of alcohol . a little disappointing here . m a whole lot of substance . a good weizenbock if somewhat underwhelming .,taste,0.6,1
eye this beer is a clear brown in appearance with some very nice ruby highlights . head is just the right size and has good retention . to the eyes the head is creamy and tannish in color . does n t keep lacing too well . nose the first thought that came to mind when i brought this beer to my nose was the thought that it smelled a bit like a year aged double bastard . just the idea not the exact aroma itself the really big malt presence and alcohol . sweet warm and toasty aromas are all present caramel aromas as well . maybe some diacetyl all in all it has a pretty good nose . tongue i was hoping that it would n t be here but there is a slight metallic taste that i ve picked up in most not all of the other sa styles that i ve tried . all around a sweet tasting beer caramel notes some chocolate . as i continuously sip on this beer i notice that the metallic taste either goes away or i start to taste other things instead some roasted notes and dark fruits come into play . some diacetyl on the back of the tongue after the finish . mouthfeel and drinkability finish on this one is semi dry with some warming notes as it goes down . body is smooth and creamy but i feel that the prickly carbonation takes away from that . not a bad beer but i think that i d rather spend my time and money on others of this style whether i m exploring or revisiting it really does not matter i do n t think that i ll buy this it just does not do anything for me .,taste,0.8,1
a huge lightly tan head swells and explodes into a a monster finger foam bloom . fine head reminds me of nitro ed guinness . dark and almost cloudy red coloring . a little ugly . s tinned hops slight doughy malts . a little spicy . t wow incredibly bland tastes . no movement of flavors very watered down . slight malt flavor even less hops . watery . very mild bittered hops finish . really it s surprising how little flavor there is coming out of this beer . m medium light body flat character nothing exciting at all . d considering it does n t taste bad drinkability is higher . nothing to taste so there s nothing to disgust you about this beer . in reality i could drink this as a thirst quencher .,taste,0.4,0
first things first love the pomegranate juggling bear label . good stuff poured in a pint glass to a hazy orange yellow color . clearly unfiltered with a foamy head which went away after about seconds but remained a slight presence . i get mostly a malty smell . but very unpleasant . the pomegranate cuts the malt flavor and this is actually a great tasting beer . not at all bitter very smooth . it seems like it would be real good with a small lime cut . great light beer for an early friday afternoon off work .,taste,0.8,1
poured a golden amber with a thin white head that faded fast with decent lacing . the smell is of piney hops maybe a hint of citrus . as i ve found with other tommyknocker brews this one is short on flavor . there s a strong hops presence but it kind of tastes like hopped up water . the initial taste is either very subtle or non existant . the mouthfeel is very smooth with a little kick from carbonation and hops . very drinkable as far a pale ale s go but not the most flavorful one i ve ever had .,taste,0.4,0
stopped in to this brewpub in downtown oakland . beer was poured from a nitro tap and was served in small snifter type glass . it was inky black w little carbonation and thin but lasting head . taste was classic imperial stout heavy hop bitterness bitter chocolate and dry finish w warming alcohol . i only had one .,taste,0.8,1
i found this at chef s pantry wed. night beer tasting . best by owner vince a beer lover and trained chef served this flanders red with delicous cholates but it should pair well with almost any sweet desert . pours clear ruby with a pink head that reminds me of the fizz from a cherry up . the pink flamigo head is persistant and yeilds nice lace . aroma is dominated by cherry oz of whole cherries per quart flavors offering a wine like woody finish to the exceptional authentic tart fresh cherry skin taste well supported by the west flemish red brown ale . thanks for the sample taking a bottle home was a no brainer . a favorate from now on . .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at mikkeller bar . from notes . a sort of a muddy brown and black mix . red on the edges . light gets through on the sides . ring of khaki head around the top is the only head . no visible carbonation . s alot of lemon came through for me . some grassiness and a nice floral element . whatever the black portion of this is supposed to be is not present in what i smell . just smelled like an ipa or more like a saison . t small amount of roastiness with more lemon grassy floral notes . some hops show through also . alot going on here . i wrote down that this was interesting and deep . some roastiness in the finish . m mild carbonation with a full to medium body . lingering roasty bitterness in the finish . d quite complex and tasty . different and worth a shot . i like the combination of flavours .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml caged and corked bottle into a tulip . appearance riserva comes out of the bottle with a dark murky raspberry center with a light grapefruit edge . a small off white head recedes to film level and leaves a few spots of lace . smell a bit of a boozy note wafts up my nose initially followed by a ton of tart raspberries a little bit of oak and some nice vinegar . taste raspberries are everywhere in this beer . full and tart in flavor these delicious berries produce a wonderful flavor . i am even more impressed because i just never like how raspberry beers turn out . the flavor is very tart with some vinegar notes coming in at the end . mouthfeel this has a medium body with fuller than medium carbonation . tannic acidity is definitely present . drinkability the use of raspberries here is nearly perfect . in terms of getting the potential out of the fruit riserva or new glarus raspberry tart are tops for me right now . obviously different types of beers but no other beer even gets close to producing an adequate raspberry taste for me . this is something i would keep in my fridge all the time .,taste,1.0,1
look orangish in color with a head and no retention smell citrus hops right up front with a hint of caramel and spice in the background taste this beer is an orange syrupy mess . the beer seriously taste like a orange creme pop sickle gone bad . just a mess mouthfeel medium body with a medium carbonation level with a candy like sticky finish overall i recommend trying this but i really do n t think this is worth buying . again totally let down by yet another dogfish beer .,taste,0.4,0
a poured a straw yellow tih a nice white cap s barf bag . toe jam and as a another reviewer mentioned below . blue cheese t as i take my first sip nose buried in the glass the shock of the nose begins to thwart the taste but ah.i press on . light guava and funk not like the nose but brett induced funkiness m light body dry o average on taste but poushing through this is initially tough,taste,0.7,1
brew poured to a amber color somewhat light color with a smallish off white head that broke down quickly but did leave affair amount of lacing at the top of the glass . noticeable is the floral hop in the aroma what you would expect but also seems to have a nice sweet scent that goes well with it somewhat pedestrian compared to other ipas . the taste is good more exciting that the aroma . nice sweet malt start that breaks quickly to a nice hop taste not over barring . i really think that this is a nice tasting brew one that i could drink during any occasion . surprised at the . abv does not feel like it .,taste,0.9,1
fair ipa if a bit on the lighter side . presentation oz bottle . slightly old fashion design based on typography and a seal like around the name of the brewery . neck label offers a sea illustration and the line gateway to the pacific . notes being an independent employee owned brewery main description of the brew and a brewforce of . shows best by date and alc . by vol . . . poured into a pint shaker glass . a pale amber pour with a good head fine retention and some lacing . s shy hoppy profile citrus and tiny malt whiff . t citrusy notes with a malty balance . a bit piney . m medium to light body with good carbonation . a sticky touch over a bit of a thin finish . d it s pleasing but nothing much in the way of an ipa . a bit too shy . notes i was expecting a bit more . i was liking the philosophy and way they were promoting the structure of brewery on the presentation but the brew felt a tad short although decent .,taste,0.8,1
dubbel allagash brewery ml bottle from a goblet at degrees f belgian dubbel brewed with malts and belgian candi . appearance gorgeous amber brown ale with tan bubbly head atop . clarity is slightly cloudy . head lasts and lasts but does n t pour so big as to dominate the glass . flawless appearance as allagash beers typically are . . smell dark fruit and sour notes dominate the nose . the hops or malt add an earthy or mineral like aroma . there is little to no yeast spiciness or banana esters discernable to me . the aroma is pleasant but not complex enough for my liking . i prefer a dubbel to have an intimidatingly complex aroma that makes me question what the taste will be like . this is not one of those types of bouquets but it is still acceptable . . taste not very bold is my first impression . the dark fruit is very subdued . the malt sweetness is not very impressive either . a tart sour flavor does come through fairly strong . the hops contributions are appropriately minimal . the flavor is alright but nothing fabulous . the most perplexing flavor is the bitterness of the grist dominating the aftertaste . . mouthfeel light bodied which is right . the gas is also good for the style . . drinkability enjoyable . this is a good introduction to the style for an individual who may not appreciate the excess complexity of the better examples of this style . i recommend picking one up to enjoy with a friend . .,taste,0.6,1
as far as looks goes it definitely looks like a light lager so you ca n t put it down for that . smells like dms and water with maybe the hint of some hops . horrible a bud smells much better . wow i just said that . tastes ok for a light lager easy to drink not hops no malts your typical light lager maybe a bit worse actually . mouthfeel is light and no alcohol or suprises . drinkability is not quite as good as other light lagers . should go down like water and it does n t .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a capped and corked bottle dated into a lost abbey tulip type glass . a clear bright red with a small ruby tinted head . fades to a small cap . s funky and tart . just a hint of raspberries in the nose . t super super tart with a finish of raspberries . mf light and well carbonated . d so incredibly tart that this is very hard to drink . definitely a sipper . make sure you have folks that like lambics around to split this with . it is way too tart to take on alone .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to angrybabboon for splitting the bomber . appearance hazy orange . bright white head . pours a little heavy with some decent carbonation . minus the haze this is what i would expect to see . smell this is where things start to go wrong . bourbon vanilla clove nutmeg and a nice splash of real pumpkin . sweet like pumpkin pie filling . fleshy vegetable goodness mired in some straight bourbon . not a lot of aroma blending going on here . it s like sniffing a shot of bourbon and then jamming your nose in pumpkin pie filling . taste sweet pie filling soaked in bourbon . it tastes like someone got drunk in the kitchen and decided to share . vanilla and oak jam down the sweetness . clove and nutmeg dominate the spice profile but bourbon kicks it in the balls and says to hell with you . i m the king . and promptly drops a steamy load of bottom shelf bourbon on your tongue . pumpkin bombs . drop a shot of canned pumpkin in a glass of jim beam and you ll get the idea . mouthfeel medium body with a moderate carbonation . drinks on the smooth side with a hellaciously dry booze burn after every sip . overall they did n t bourbon barrel age this . i think they pumpkin aged some bourbon . seriously off balance and almost undrinkable . if i wanted to drink a glass of bourbon i d do it .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at the brewery . pours a very pale and rather unpleasant yellow colour with no head . looks extremely weak not very appetising and very insipid overall . almost no aroma on the nose . perhaps just a little sweetness but not even the generic and unpleasant characters you get on a bad wheat beer . at least it s not offensive but seriously it s nothing . taste is similar . certainly no witbier spice characters . reminds me more of a kristalweizen and a poor one at that . clean enough in its way but so is water . this is just pretty flavourless . yeah it s sluggable but it s not very interesting by any stretch of the imagination . probably their worst drop on tap .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle to a glass . a it s a nice golden coppery color and a good thick cream colored head . leaves a fair amount of lacing . s these american cone hops give a pleasant scent of herbs citrus and pine . t very bitter like a double ipa should be a nice piney and citrusy and dry aftertaste . not bad . m medium carbonation kind of light for its kind o this was a decent brew . i can see myself buying another sixer again sometime .,taste,0.6,1
ordered this on cask at the brew pub . was a little concerned when i saw the pour but it settled out nicely . lovely deep brown approaching black with nice clarity . well formed head with thick malted milk looking froth . aroma is predominantly of fruit estery yeast and orchard must . malt is not assertive . taste is dominated by a hot musty yeast flavor as if the previous cask had been a trappist or maybe the machine needed cleaning . finally after the funk goes away there is a slight bit of roasted malt . the ale was served at the right temp always nice . but the flavor was severely off . but good in its own way . but in a way i do n t expect most people would like .,taste,0.6,1
on tap in phoenixville . did n t take detailed notes on this one but great smell with a subtle fruity scent . taste is absolutely amazing i ca n t even begin to find anything to compare this to . like a really good barley wine but subtle with fruit flavorings . i look forward to having this again at iron hill if it s ever on tap . one of my all time favorites .,taste,1.0,1
had on tap at a local texas roadhouse . nice inch head which stayed most of the glass . could n t tell much from the aroma since i just fired down half a rack o ribs . golden dark color also looked nice . definite hops bitterness but not as strong as some . all in all a nice alternative to the typical bmc offering .,taste,0.6,1
cl bottle to losen the tongue . urthel s quad was too alcoholic boozy for me but i thought i d give the brewery another go so i bought this . dark chestnut colour with soapy head not too much lacing on my sample . smell character of many fall and winter beers and bockbeers roasted grains a bit of coffee plus dark fruit and caramel . taste is more interesting as it clearly has coffee and chocolate notes next to the roasted malt and burned sugar and also a bit spicy and hoppy . mouthfeel is rather creamy and smooth bittersweet . not an overwhelming brew but certainly more to my liking than the earlier sampled quad .,taste,0.9,1
appearance body is a very clear pale straw . weak head with little retention . no lacing . aroma some malt sweetness but mostly just a basic basic beer nose . some sour mash . a touch of floral hops . taste this was a pleasnat suprise . some malt sweetness with a touch of hop bitterness . pretty decent for an american macro lager . mouthfeel light to medium body for the style . carbonation level just right . drinkability ver easy drinking light lager . good for yeardwordk .,taste,0.8,1
poured oz bottle into sam adams glass . appearance black with barely a finger head large bubbled carbonation with little to no head retention . no lacing on glass at all . for a stout or porter its not a very impressive looking beer . smell cholately malty caramel with some slight notable hops as well . taste this beer as i usually notice has typical american craftbrew flavorings both forced chocolate flavor and hoppy bitter aftertaste that is noticeably american . although listed as a foreign export stout it has similarities to some ris s that i ve had . it does have a slight smokiness to it as well . mouthfeel i struggle with mouthfeel comments so once again nothing to note . drinkability this is a fairly well balanced beer with some bitter aftertaste . it was fun to sample and try once but there are a handful of others that i ve had that are similiar in style that i would prefer to go back to again . overall a good tasting beer but it has a few noticable flaws .,taste,0.8,1
served at quench in waterbury conn. a poured a standard macro color very pale yellow with soda like carbonation . the foamy head puffed up and quieted down in a hurry leaving very minute lace . nothing exciting . s grainy corny malts not lacking that trademark skunked import aroma . not as bad as a corona or heineken but definitely there . t taste is sweet sticky corn and grain with a metallic squink in the aftertaste . i must say a bit better than the average macro which will give it points for the style but not a great beer taste by any stretch . m fairly thin though the carbonation stays lively that is until near the swill . this thing was a tough sell when it warmed a bit almost had to leave a sip or two . d the slightly higher abv will give some macro thrill seeker duped into buying canadian as an import might be able to throw several down . i on the other hand would give this one or two if handed to me and call it quits . not the best offering by molson but not that bad for a macro . if you want more abv from these guys pick up a molson xxx or if it s more tolerable flavor you re after check out the molson canadian . otherwise keep moving in the beer aisle .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to skinnyelvis for this one . oz bomber split with my wife . poured into imperial pint glasses . color is black and more black . large creamy brown head that took forever to recede . beautiful sticky lace all the way to the end . smell is roasted to burnt coffee with some mild floral notes . taste is very complex . burnt coffee up front but then hints to some banana esters and finishes with a walnut bitterness . mouthfeel is syrupy with very little carbonation . pleasantly there is no sticky after taste for being so full . very tasty ris . thanks sam .,taste,1.0,1
bright ruby red smoke dominates jerky hints of chocolate concord grapes banana dried fruits almond cherry white pepper and smoke smoke grapes quince chocolate bread pepper almond maple syrum smoke sticky and oily with low carbonation could barely finish my half of the bottle . really complex once you get past the smoke too bad its so heavy on the palate from notes,taste,0.7,1
poured from the coolest can into my kentucky ale pint glass . the can has paul revere on a motorcycle with his lantern . a has a very dark shoe polish brown . very nice bubbly beige head that is sticking around nicely . web lacing is clinging after every sip . s i know its an ipa but it is so weird to be getting this much hop aroma from such a dark brew . grapefruit is mingling with a sort of toffee . t first the hops hit you with a caramelized grapefruit taste . some alcohol is there along with a sort of an iron taste i guess this is the hops and malts trying to coexist m pretty light bodied with light carbonation . nothing wrong here except for a weird after taste not really a mouthfeel problem . d pretty good beer just the taste is a little off . if it was n t for that this would go down real smooth thanks to uclabrewn for the nice extra,taste,0.6,1
on tap at volo served in a pint glass . poured gold with a finger of off white head . moderate lacing is left on the glass but only a touch of head retention . nose is fairly fresh and hoppy some pine and more subdued citrus hops are employed quite nicely . some light orange and clementine as well . light breadiness grain comes with the malt but not a lot otherwise . taste is relatively straight forward yet well excuted . nice pale malt base with similar hopping to the nose a bit more pine and citrus also . medium length finish with a medium carbonation . good drinkability and well done . one of the best pale ales from these parts .,taste,0.7,1
this ale was a deep yellow in color with a one and a half finger head that died down to a lot of lace . the aroma was of strong bittering hops a hint of citrus and pine and a good malt undertone . unfortunately it did not follow through to the taste . the taste was bitter and a little lemony . it was very hoppy with almost no malt . and the aftertaste was like wet cardboard . this aftertaste kept coming back every time i burped even half an hour later . mouthfeel was ok . drinkability is only average .,taste,0.4,0
had a dark brown color with a soft white head . mild carbonation with very tiny bubbles rising to the surface . smell was strongly wheat with clove but also had some roasted toasted aroma . taste was very interesting lots going on . for me the clove like wheat flavor dominated initially and was followed by a slight roasted flavor with a strong fruity sweet and sour finish . a very full bodied beer that sticks to your tongue . very flavorful but hard to have more than one .,taste,0.9,1
poured black as tar . we could n t get any light through it . we put a watt bulb behind it and nothing . now this is a stout . alcohol and malty yeasty nose . first taste was more like what have i gotten myself into . . but the more that i drank the better that i liked it . the warmer the glass the better i liked it . it took minutes to drink the ounces we split the beer that i was allocated and the last sip was better than the first . big bold mouth . lingers quite a while and gets better as it gets warmer as well . considering the abv i would not rate this as a beer that you could drink all day . more of an occasinal sharing beer . very good overall .,taste,1.0,1
enjoyed on inch tall light and poofy head with fluff like weihenstephaner hefe . looks like coffee tan head body like coca cola spotty lacing great retention . smells lightly of espresso malty metallic hint of chocolatey sweetness sugary cream hints of bitter roastiness . taste is coffee mid palate then bitterness no sweetness some smoke dried grains dry oats sour smokey that is evident as the carbonation is noticed . medium mouthfeel medium carbonation light .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at fathers office the raven a pitch black and i mean black . head is the darkest beige i ve ever seen come in the form of bubbles . bubbles are tight creamy mass creating a very consistent head . s charred wood vanilla and freshly ground espresso . t begins with a stunning vanilla marshmallow flavor that cascades into oozing belgian milk chocolate . doughy like expressions make me think of liquid chocolate cake . a hint of licorice can be found lingering just under the surface . then strong espresso bitternesss compels the palate to stand to attention . finishes with just a touch of red fruit and caramel in the center of the tongue . m full mouthfeel thick and chewy . d exceptional beer . after eating a big burger this beer kicked my ass .,taste,1.0,1
had this one in an original urthel tulip glass bought together with the cl bottle in bruges last week . poured a nice honey golden with a very large stable creamy head . a little bit of haze and lots and lots of carbonation . the smell is belgian yeast earthy with a little banana and maybe a slight metallic undertone . it tastes more like a belgian triple since the hops are very well balanced instead of overhopped american ipa s . it has light fruit a peppery spicyness and some orange peel and woods and after some sips some floral hints . the beer has a bitter aftertaste with light sweetness and is overcarbonated . overall a very nice bitter triple but no ipa . a very well balanced hoppiness and the alcohol is exceptionally well covered . i like this beer a lot although it did n t meet expectations of an ipa .,taste,0.9,1
a very clear golden color a inch white head and some beautiful lace . s smells like fresh malted barley or maybe like i stuck my head inside a bag of dry malt extract . there is also some tomato soup in there . t this tastes like a grabbed a handful of pale malt and started snacking . i do that sometimes so this is a pretty nice taste . no crunch of barley kernels though so it s not as satisfying . this is n t nearly as sweet as i expected from an na so i am very impressed . there is some decent balance here . d honestly this is an easy drinking na . i would highly recommend this to any dd at a bar where it was available . not something i would drink normally but if the doc said i could n t drink alcohol anymore then this would find its way into my fridge occasionally .,taste,0.8,1
on tap for another great beer event at chappy s tap room in dayton oh . served in a short wine glass . a dark brown mahogany color small head that quickly recedes . s brown sugar molasses rum and alcohol along with dark fruits of plums and dates . t sweet very very sweet molasses and sugar with a hint of coriander . lots of boozy whiskey and alcohol flavors as well although i tasted more straight whiskey and alcohol than more complex flavors of bourbon . m rich thick full bodied beer . d this is n t something you would drink a lot of but makes a great nightcap or desert beer .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to a cj on this one . a pours a dark brown porter with little translucency . transient head whit dissappears and leaves a couple spots of burnt cream bubbles . no lacing . s bit of cardboard on this one oxidation . . there s plenty of dry malts and hints of dark cocoa nose along a hint of milk choco feel . the cardboard keeps coming back . t nice . creamy cocoa graham dark malts . plenty of leftover resonance on the back end . i like the dry flavor despite the cream tones . m medium body and medium carb . good mouthfeel in that the beer makes my tongue feel the sense of possible milkiness but then the finish is quite dry . o i think the beer is well crafted . the problem is in the packaging here . there is obvious oxidation and thats an issue . the look could use a little help maybe some head lacing this issue s resolution could offer more opportunity in the nose as well .,taste,0.8,1
draught served in a shaker at the pilsner room humma gumma is a black with a small khaki skim that left lots of creamy sheets of foam lace . smell is coco from dusty to rich syrup as it warms with a hint of cinnamon . taste is rich and roasty but very smooth and rounded espresso and chocolate with a dry finish and slight hint of alcohol . mouthfeel is velvety luscious and creamy with a body on the lighter side . drinkability is rather high as this is so smooth and balanced just a fantastic stout .,taste,0.8,1
looks pretty good its a translucent amber hue capped with a soapy off white head . it smells average at best somewhat farm y hay atop caramel grain with a faint herbal hop . it tastes good far better than the nose suggests with lots of caramel maltiness though it winds up with a rather dry flavor for the profile . floral hoppiness is noted throughout . feels smooth and soft . overall it is good and drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
pours like soda water . looks like ginseng soda or something . smells slightly citrusy with a bit of grain coming through . very subtle in all regards . there just is n t anything here . the taste follows with a slight sour note . no hops at all a slight malt sweetness and the sour note comes across just at the end . think mendota springs mineral water . mouthfeel is water . sparkling water . nothing more . i could drink a keg of this . easily . really . if you are thirsty and dysentery is a risk from your water supply grab a stampede light .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a golden brown with a tinge of red to it . large creamy off white head . moderate head retention heavy lacing . s mostly sweet roasted malts with a faint bitter hop presence . strongly brewed english tea . a metallic scent as well . rather off putting to be frank . t roasted malt dominates . rather sweet taste with a hint of caramel toffee and a dry slightly bitter hop finish . i think a fruitier hop variant would better fit the sweeter malts but i m sure there was n t much choice in hops when they started brewing this beer . m low carbonation light body . watery but moderately smooth . d the lighter body and low abv make this an easy drinker . coupled with the overall pleasant taste a great beer to keep stocked in the fridge . i always like to try new beers but smithwick s is one of the few that i ll buy on a consistent basis .,taste,0.8,1
this beer was in my fridge for almost a year . poured out a hazy blonde with a nice white head . smells of ale with just a hint of mellow something . i ca n t even say it s ginger or spice even though i know it s in there . well balanced ale with bready malt coming through . in fact i have to wait a few seconds in the aftertaste to even imagine the ginger . i think the aging mellowed it a lot . overall mouthfeel and drinkability is good though .,taste,0.6,1
poured a oz . can into a standard pint glass . formed a finger light tan head that held on for quite some time . there was very little lacing as the head dissipated down to finger . dark brown if not black body . very solid allowing little to no light in when help up at eye level . the nose is molasses chocolate and burning rubber . very strange aroma . the only thing i can equate it to is when the motor seized up and burned out on my rotary tool . unpleasant . the flavor is nothing like the nose . which is a good thing . roasted coffee beans are first in the mouth followed by slightly sweet malts and finishes with a calm chocolate slide . unfortunately a slight bit of the burnt smell taste comes through in the aftertaste . the mouth feel medium and creamy with a pretty fair amount of carbonation . drinkable based upon flavor but the smell is hard to get past . probably will not seek this out again .,taste,0.7,1
pale fizzy yellow color with a fizzy white head . i thought it was pretty funny that the neck label says contains alcohol i guess when you make drinks look this girly and non beer you have to make things clear . reminds me of mcdonald s caution hot coffee . . . smell is pure candy peach artificial extract of course and what is dragon fruit . i have no baseline to compare what my senses should detect . flavor is horrible no redeeming qualities gag reflux inducing light seltzer water with a horrible rancid peach offness . there s is n t even much sweetness here it s all pretty much artificial peach flavor running throughout . mouthfeel is fizzy carbonated water texture no real syrupy textures thinking the texture of carbonated flavored water . drinkability is a drain pour i ca n t justify continuing something that makes my stomach want to turn inside out .,taste,0.2,0
a deep copper color . decent head that fades quickly . s the aroma overall is faint but i got a bit of smoke malt and a bit of toffee and vanilla . t very malty as you would expect with flavors of vanilla and toffee with a noticable smoke flavor . m slightly sticky with decent carbonation . overall a very good beer and fairly true to the style . complex malt flavors without being overly sweet .,taste,0.9,1
i like the ceramic bottle . i guess that im a sucker for interesting packaging . this beer is an earthy brown color fairly clear and has a soapy white head . fisheye bubbles and moderate lace are notable in the foam . the smell is sort of subdued for a belgian dubbel with just a bit of yeast sugar and malt present . its alright but i would have appreciated a more pronounced and complex aroma . the taste makes up a little groundpeppery a bit of alcohol malt in the front yeast and brown sugar . fairly light bodied for a dubbel but its very drinkable and worth a try . its not worth the price however to have another one .,taste,0.8,1
this is a weak stout to be sure . i expected so much more when i purchased the six pack of it in marshall michigan . appearance is nothing notable smell is average . that was kind of a red flag for me when i did n t smell anything in particular in this stout . taste was not good not good at all . nothing distinctive and nothing good just bland and gross . moutfeel and overall is meh . nothing special nothing awful . i hope this brewery does well and makes great beer this just is not one of them .,taste,0.3,0
presentation oz brown euro shaped bottle with a best before end date clearly printed . appearance very hazy with a dark brown hue . a healthy head crowns the top of the glass . smell hints of candied citrus fruit chocolate cake and light x mas spices . anise more predominant . taste very rich medium to full in body and a very nice textured silky mouthfeel . flavours go all over with a biggish malty palate . citrus fruity esters and spicy alcohol spicy mostly anise take up the front while hints of grain a sweetness from the alcohol and malt with hints of chocolate in the finish . a light tartness slowly fades with a light nutty taste and a ghost like smoke also . notes similar flavours to an english plum pudding . warms the soul during these long cold winter days . very flavourful and lacks no complexity . lively yet a brew to savour . goes down in the books as one of the greatest winter brews ever . fantastic .,taste,1.0,1
bottling courtesy of screamforme thanks . a dark brown with some light beige hues a little too light for me for an imperial stout . a bubbly and thin off white head dissipates rather quickly and does n t leave any impressive lacing . s bourbon whiskey notes are overwhelming initially . i had to pull my nose away from the glass recuperate and try again . the second whiff is much more mellowed but the initial shock of all that bourbon just was n t too inviting . further notes of cherry oak wood and smoke come through . t the first wash over the palate is again tons of bourbon flavor . it s not too overpowering but if you do n t like the taste of bourbon you wo n t like this beer . some cherries come into play then after the bourbon dries up . further sips and as it warms loads of tart cherries become the focus of this beer with the bourbon being a nice accent instead of the centerpiece . surprisingly this turns into an absolutely delicious tasting beer . do n t let the first sip deter you as subsequent bring a wonderfully balanced and unique flavor profile . m bubbly and carbonated a bit more than i would like but still quite nice . a little thin for the style i want that big thick and chewy mouth feel for something touted an imperial stout something this is lacking . a good attempt at a fruit infused bourbon barrel imperial stout . the taste is spot on but the body appearance and aroma could use an overhaul . a little more refining in the aging process and this could be a top contender for a fruit barrel aged beer .,taste,0.9,1
a the beer is a surprisingly pale yellow color a mere hint darker than an american macro . the head was not big but has left spots of lace throughout the glass . s the beer has a malty sweet aroma very grainy and lacking the malty sweet depth of an oktoberfestbier . t the taste redeems the aroma a bit . the flavor is a fuller sweet caramel malt flavor but it still comes across fairly thin . i am really on the fence some sips are good some are n t . m the grainy sweetness of the malts wears out its welcome quickly . d bought on a whim i d probably avoid this beer again .,taste,0.7,1
a an orange to ruby red color amazingly bright just like a fresh ipa . this was the most impressive aspect to the beer . for a barrel aged beer its as clear and bright as a summer day in san diego . s you can smell the rye but its very faint . the aroma is very simple and mild . very slight notes of vanilla . t lots of caramel malts followed by the heavy amounts of rye . vanilla its very faint in this beer but its a nice note with the malts and rye . m abrasive and lots of residual mouthfeel and bitterness . this beer stays with you for a while . d pretty abrasive with lots of residual bitterness not too impressed .,taste,0.8,1
from tasting notes from bottle . a heavy carbonation and very black . very light tan head . s very piney with slight notes of citrus and malts t very sweet in the fore front of the beer that cascades to a nice citrus mid after taste . sweet notes throughout with a ever so slight bittering notes . this beer is truly amazing . i loved the complexity throughout and am cursing myself for not purchasing a couple more bottles . the name seems a little off since i did not feel the beer was overly bitter but what a fabulous beer . m highly carbonated but it still sits delicately on the palate . d very high . i could have easily drank another bottle of this . overall very outstanding . i would highly recommend this beer to anyone . rich complex balanced and easy on lots of palates .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours clear mahogany cola color . aroma of candied sugar biscuit cookies but not sour . taste is sweet with a metallic taste . no real sourness tartness . this is just bad . it s a drain pour and not worth drinking more than a couple of sips . it s the worst attempt at a sour that i ve come across . it tastes like an infected double .,taste,0.3,0
this is the first fantome product i ever had and is still my favorite . a light golden color s yeasy and refreshing . no hope smell at all . t great . amazing complex taste . citrus yeast oak and even a little malt . the most complex saison i ever drank . m refreshing . good carbonation all throughout the mouth . d this is my go to beer when i want a saison . i have yet to find a better saison . get yourself one of these .,taste,1.0,1
bottled september of . i m a bit unsure about the date . a pours black with a tan head that quickly dissipates . s strong on chocolate with hints of roasty coffee and brown sugar sweetness . t starts out with chocolate and dark fruits and finishes with some roasty coffee and light alcohol warming . m full with low carbonation . d high abv hurts this one . really enjoyed this beer . it has the basic elements of an ris with some added chocolate . one of my favorites of the upland beers i ve had .,taste,0.9,1
served in a pint glass this beer pours a hazy orange color topped by a very generous portion of white foam . the aromatics of it are rather interesting . there is the clear smell of orange zest caramel and honey and the strong aroma of what appears to be flowers and cut grass . i assume the later aroma to be the hibiscus . the taste however is n t all that great . it s got many great components but in my opinion they do n t really work all that well together . there is a strong taste of orange syrup accented by a light flowery honey flavor . the grassiness of the hibiscus and the hops really do n t belong in the flavoring because it contrasts too strongly with the sweetness . the mouthfeel is still solid the right high amount of carobonation . overall this is drinkable and not all that bad i just think they really missed the mark as far as flavor combinations on this beer .,taste,0.6,1
deep black color with a healthy amount of head which retreats into a thin ring of lacing . the way an oatmeal stout should look . oh yes . this is what i want an oatmeal stout to smell like chocolate toffee espresso toated oats . mmm great . oooh . it come thisclose to getting it right but slips up just a bit the toasted oat taste comes off more as a burnt one in the end . still there is a lot going on here that gets it correct . not a sweet maltiness but a mellow earthy character that has a nice bread quality about it . finishes very dry with a touch of coffee on the aftertaste . mouthfeel is nicely crisp but still thick enough to be a good oatmeal stout . i would have another .,taste,0.7,1
one of my favorites largely because of the availability here the ability to visit the brewery oh and because it s a darn good beer . poors dark thick coffee looking brew into snifter glass . head foams up and dissipates and usually some small lace remains throughout . aroma is that of coffee and roasted vanilla beans . taste is rich nutty and roasted beans . very good cofeelike aftertaste . leaves a feeling on the mouth of vanilla oil very silky and refreshing . taste is enhanced as the beer warms best served at about degrees or about minutes out of refrigerator . not as good as some of the other porters like some you could get from rogue or sierra nevada but if you are ever in the nebraska area it s worth trying or if you live here remember to support your local breweries .,taste,0.9,1
left hand haystack wheat bottle inspection bottled on date . sampled noted bottled conditioned . aroma plenty of wet grain wheat smells some banana and clove and mild spices coriander mostly . appearance good finger of bright white head holds firmly . odd viscous sediment at the top of the glass at pour diffused into the formerly clear yellow beer turning it a uniform hazy dark gold . flavor hearty wheat grain flavor full of bubble gum yeast characteristics . a little banana flavor comes in as well . the grain flavor does n t really taste malty and there s not a lot of hop flavors going either all in all very well balanced . mouthfeel almost gritty texture high carbonation medium light body . overall impression i held this longer than i intended but it s drinking just fine . a good american wheat beer but the carbonation level impedes drinkability for me a bit . a summer beer should go down quick and easy the bubbles are slowing me down . worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
lazy gold with generous white head lacing . tons of suspended yeast adds texture . not much carbonation . yeast dominates the smell with honey mild citric hops and alcohol all playing their parts . citrus hops make way for a sticky malt base and plenty of yeast characteristics adding spiciness tropical fruits along the way . large amounts of toasted grain make an appearance towards the end . bitter hop finish cleans the palette while a bit of honey sweetness sticks around on the tongue . solid mouthfeel . it borders on slick at times but is pulled back by the bittering hops . fairly medium bodied but does lean towards heavy . this is n t your everyday go to beer but it s good for the right occasion .,taste,0.9,1
serving notes snifter cellar temp . aroma alcohol strong spices cinnamon . . strong malt fruit aromas . there is a lot going on here . possibly some faint chocolate . appearance pitch black three fingers of tannish head . nice lacing . mouthfeel this is thick with a slickness to it . definite alcohol warmth . light carbonation . taste just like the aroma there s a lot going on here and you can pick out different things on ever sip . dark fruit flavors that you would expect in an imperial beer . hops and alcohol also present . all of the flavors are bold an over the top but in an oddly balanced way . slight bitterness lingers on the back of the tongue . drinkability this beer is for sipping in front of a warm fire on a cold evening . you are not going to drink more than one or two of these unless you are looking to hurt yourself but with the amount of flavor in a bottle one is all you need .,taste,1.0,1
received as part of r beertrade with guytyping pours deep copper fluffy off white head . lots of caramel and sweet malt on the nose very much like liquid malt extract for those of who you have smelled it . citrusy hop as it warms . not what i was expecting in the area of taste . burned caramel very dry pine resin hop finish . kind of a weird beer . the nose especially when cold does n t really hint at the taste at all . the taste well that was like what i would expect in an imperial irish red but sort of not too . a little lacking in the area of malt .,taste,0.6,1
this is a bad beer its not good and everyone knows it . my contention however is it is in fact one of if not the best bad light beers better then bud light better than coors light . its the best the most drinkable and for what its worth the best tasting . i hate the triple hop commercial they just came out with but that aside it is a great beer to drink about of . beer pong any drinking game this beer is a champion . you may buy it in any store that sells booze and it has less calories than other regular light beers . there you have it . the best bad beer .,taste,0.4,0
st ipa a pours a golden yellow nice snowcapped head with immediate lacing . very thick looks like a rice cake on top of the beer . beer coloration is a bit light for the style but almost glows . s floral citrus hops . a bit of simcoe . guessing and my hop radar is n t finely tuned . sweet fruity . not very pungent though . i like my ipas to have a bit more zing to em . t eh . where s the flavor . follows the nose sweet floral citrus hops . but there s no real payoff . a half hearted beer . pale malts do their job rounding out the flavors . but the hops lack any real momentum to do anything impressive . m pretty solid full bodied good carbonation easy sippin and no off notes . d moderate . i could drink a few of these but do n t really want to . not sure what it is . this hop profile just does n t cut it for me . wo n t be buying this one again .,taste,0.4,0
gorgeous cherry amber color with a lasting faerie ring . this beer shows off its cherry jell o and tart candy aroma nicely for those of us who are head over wings for fruity sweets . sadly the taste does not fair as well as the scent . starting sweet there is a bitter end that smacks of cough syrup . clean and fizzy oh so spritely its still difficult to take in . fortunately as the beer warms it does relax a little adding to the drinkability and since you wo n t be reaching for your glass much its sure to warm .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a sa perfect pint glass . a pours a deep dark chocolate brown . some light seeps through adding some reddish highlights . light tan head yields quickly to spotty lacing . s definite caramel tones complementing coffee bean and some bitter chocolate . smells intriguing . t this is one sturdy beer . bitter chocolate blends wonderfully with the caramel malt and plenty of roasted coffee as well . nice hoppy bitter finish . maybe my new favorite porter . m absolutely exceptional . full and creamy smooth . d this beer was a joy to drink gone before i knew it . my second gl beer and another winner . thank you great lakes for coming to philly .,taste,1.0,1
appearance opaque golden color about one finger of foam chalice foam lasts long beer is very well carbonated . smell not a very outspoken smell in my perception a faint hint of olive . taste soft taste well balanced smokey flavor mouthful sticky mouthfeel very nice aftertaste that lasts long . drinkability despite the alcohol content of . it is very easy to digest it labels itself as a blond beer and i associate that with a beer that is very drinkable and not too complex . this beer does that . would not mind drinking it more often . if you are a smoker this beer would be well enjoyed with some sweet tobacco .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
dark brown super cloudy and really foamy . the head exploded into the glass . smells really malty a bit roasty and woody . taste is malt bombed . a little sweetness some roasty notes and a little wood . maybe a hint of alcohol as well . mouthfeel is fullbodied . drinkability is below average .,taste,0.8,1
a black very black thin carbonation and little head s light sweet smell a bit tinny t sweet molasses with oaty overtones good fulsome taste m average nothing special d if you love characteristic beers you ll want to move up after one of these but it s very drinkable at a social event,taste,0.8,1
wow . i have to keep in mind that i m reviewing this beer with the strict consideration of its style . i did n t think that a smoked flavor would mix well with beer but i am somewhat surprised here.i make my own jerky in a smoker and this beer also has the same kind of odor as smoked beef and venison . this beer does an excellent job of being what it s supposed to be.the beer has a nice dark reddish gold appearance with thick off white dark yellow head and lots of lacing . it almost tastes just like my jerky as well minus the spicyness . but there s also a sweet kind of malt flavor as well . maybe a little nutty too . not too thick nor weak . just right . this seems to be to be a special kind of beer that you only have one of as a treat while watching family guy and eating sharp cheddar cheese before you go to bed . i like this beer way better than the first time i had it about five or six years ago . much better than i remember . very good rauchbier .,taste,0.9,1
rogue mocha porter oz bottle unknown bottling winter . consumed medium pour in an english pint . poured black with ample mahogony highlights with a large light brown mostly diminishing fizzy head with tiny lacing . smelt of moderate mild chocolate molasses and a light sprucey kick . taste was upfront moderate grassy bitter hops and followed by a moderate earthy roasted bitterness accompanied by a subtle fruity chocolate covered dark berry sweetness settling into a long mild coffee roast finish . mouthfeel was medium bodied creamy fizzy and moderately astringent . overall a nicely hopped heavy porter . lots of flavors and palate being attacked here maybe too much .,taste,0.8,1
a golden straw with just a faint head to it after it disappates . standard light lager appearance . s smell is of that import skunk with a bit of grain backbone . t husk grain faint hops . very little going on . m light but not more so than most light lagers . d it s a light lager . it s made to be drank copiously . altogether there s little going on with this beer other than a slap to the wallet .,taste,0.3,0
i heard so much about this beer and it possibly got my hopes up for it . a light straw yellow . plenty of carbonation bone white head with medium to heavy lacing . s corn . grainy but very much a note of corn in the aroma as it expresses on the bottle . the rare instance the brewer is in favor and admits to it . t to tart for my licking . less cream than tart and dry nose to finish . m the tartness stuck around a bit too much for me . for a hop fan this countertaste is a bit off putting . d i dont think ill go back to it but if others are enjoying then by all means .,taste,0.4,0
pours a moderate sized head . appearance is clear amber . head is a much lighter shade of yellow . smell is definitely filled with a certain citric like bitterness as one would expect a very full flavored ipa to be . first taste is very crisp and clean . notes of honey and herbs can be felt throughout the flavor and body . overall the mouthfeel is very satisfying . in all honesty it s what one should expect out of an ipa yet in most cases is never met . this is the beer that standards should be met to . for price and availability i agree whole heartedly that this is one of the best models of efficiency in the beer world that there is . this is a definite try for those who have not ventured far into the world of craft beer . in other words . try it .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to mikesgroove and the kansas jayhawks for the beer . wow what a beautiful beer . i ca n t think of any other word to describe it except sexy . pitch dark black with a creamy finger mocha colored head . wonderful aroma that interplays between wheat grains and coffee beans . much more chocolate in the flavor than i got in the nose . nice harsh hoppy bitterness in the finish which i also did n t smell . maybe my nose is screwed up today . rich coffee flavors and a hint of chocolate covered cherries . this beer has a lot going on for it . this is one of the top baltic porters i ve had . it would be the top baltic porter except the carbonation is a bit much . it kind of reminds me of seltzer water in the mouthfeel . that s my only complaint and with that said it s still a beer worth seeking out . this was a nice suprise beer for me . thanks mikesgroove .,taste,0.9,1
pours out a generous head that gives off herbal and hoppy aromas with slight malt undertones . this gives way to a very balanced flavor profile . rather dry with a subtle but still sharp hoppiness . it does indeed have a biscuit like flavor that can be appreciated in the after taste . what this beer does well is that there are no offensive or overpowering flavors . you could argue that it is on the bland side because of that . it s a very easy drinking beer but one that you can still savor and sip . this is a beer that anyone could enjoy . at for a pack this beer really is an accessible craft beer .,taste,0.6,1
complex and un beer like . this is a different kind of drink but not my kind of taste . i think i ve only had one or two scottish ales so i ll try to keep this fair . if you love these cheers . smell . at first i almost thought this beer had gone south . it smells like a wine but really really sweet almost like wine that has gone back to grape juice rather than going to vinegar . it appears dark brown and with little head and fizzes quite a bit . mouth was thick not much alcohol but that sour grape aftertaste took control and finished as if it was champaign . so it tastes . malt and hops but heavy on the prune and pungent alcohol lingers . deep licorace notes in the back also . there are a lot of flavors in this beer but nothing really to rave about . one and done for me . having just had a double ipa then switching to this after dinner i can see why i appreciate the pale porter and stout over all else . nice to challenge with different flavors .,taste,0.7,1
oz . slender brown bottle . best before cleary stamped on the back label . a deep dark brown shiny color . head was midly explosive then settled into a dense rich cover all the way down the beer . minimal lacing despite a great looking head . smells are a combination of earthy oak subtle roasted fruits and a sweet nutty slight maple syrup presence . very complex combination of sweet malt up front subtle earthy nutmeg and maple tastes . a slight sweet toasted plum and candied apples sneak by . very subtle sweet tastes but very pleasing and appropriate . light bodied for a dark complex beer but makes it very easy to drink . take it slow and think about this one very complex interesting and full flavored belgian beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into my stone ris glass . poured dark brown pretty close to black with a thin tan head barely covering the top of the beer . the head settled out only to cling to the sides of the glass . the aroma has a nice roasty coffee and chocolate smell to it . nothing crazy in the aroma just a very nice roasty chocolaty stout smell . the taste is roasty as well with a good amount of coffee and bitter sweet chocolate coming through . the oats seem to help give it a nice smoothness to the taste . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and moderately creamy . the carbonation seems slightly higher then normal for the style but still very nice . drinkability is very good it has some great stout flavors with some creamy smoothness from the oats . i really enjoyed this one as i do with most well made oatmeal stouts .,taste,0.9,1
the keg was dated and i had it earlier this week less than months later . i was fooled the taste suggested something that had been patiently cellared and matured well thereby . a finger of tan head ruby amethyst body almost purple . . nice lace . plenty of bourbon sticky toffee malt in the nose . magnificent bourbon character . coconut oak malt . everything i ever wanted in a bourbon barrel barleywine and it turned out to be magnificent fresh .,taste,1.0,1
reviewing this beer as i m drinking it at an upper west side bar in nyc . appearance it looks just like a good pilsener should . crystal clear gold with a inch head and decent lacing . certanly looks the part . smell not bad . a little musky . a friend of mine picks up some smoke which i do n t . we both agree it has a bit of stinky cheese as well as a distinct sour apple smell . interesting . taste this is where this beer just constantly disappoints me . it is apparently the highest rated german pilsener on planet earth and it just seems like the point is lost in this beer . it almost always tastes like victory added some liquid skunk to this beer . which i m sure is from the whole cone saaz hops but it just is n t a good example of the style at all . radeburger jever bittburger and even great lakes prohibition pils are much better representations of what this style should be . the flat bitterness on the back of the palette is the most disconcerting part . when it s i ve cold it s fairly refreshing but loses any sublety of flavor once it warms even te slightest bit . mouthfeel crisp light . no complaints . drinkability one and done . which is disappointing for supposedly the best pilsener on the planet . overall i absolutely love lagers . i m a contrarian when it comes to most people on this sight in that regard . i ve just been constantly disappointed by this beer . the gaffel kolsch an ale i know and the radeberger i had prior just showed so much more craftsmanship and subtlety that this beer ultimately just fell short .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours anvery clear deep rich amber . looks like high quality honey . the head is about fiinger and quickly settles down to almost nothing . does n t leave lacing per say but it does climb up the glass out of the head . smells ambrosia . strong smell of intense fresh hops with an undercurrent of grapefruit and citrus . malt sweetness and maltiness come through the nose also . very inviting . taste yum . an enormous hoppines up front but it s complex and not cloying . a nice malt sweetness and maltiness in the middle and then ends with a well balanced spicy piney hopiness off set by some grapefruit like bitterness . well done . mouthfeel not nearly as heavy as you might suspect . it is more than a medium body but nothing like the syrup that some dipas are . decent carbonation . leaves a long lingering wonderful after taste on your pallet . drinkability not for the faint of heart . as a hophead i think this is an awesome dipa . but non hop heads will hate it . which is fine there will be more for me .,taste,1.0,1
poured into wheat glass . it was clean . do n t judge a not too shabby . i mean honestly a little light in color for an ipa . hoping that is just the thisle lightening it up . i do like that head though . medium thick and bubbly . s in the words of my old soccer coach it smells like good soccer or bad sex . my response then was i think it s both . now my response is i think its weak hops and too long on a shelf . i wont let the age part play a factor though . t not too shabby honestly . kind of a light floral honey flavor on the back end . the initial taste is a little off putting but gets better with each sip . honestly much better than the smell leads me to believe . m light body and bit too light . could have a little more thickness on it . a good beer is like a full meal and this one leaves me hungry . carbonation is a ok though . d i d tap that also my old soccer coach but inreference to the girl s soccer coach .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
the beer presented a very dark color and slight creamy head . it was hard to see light through the pint glass . this beer is sweeter than the other irish dry stouts . i personally like this addition . there are slight caramel after tastes . the mouth feel is dry but like i said sweet . when i say sweet i do n t mean overly sweet it is a bitter sweet which i feel compliments the darkness nicely . of the big irish dry stouts this is my favorite . i think this beer is very drink able and is best enjoyed in an pub setting on tap . over all i would give it an a .,taste,0.9,1
. gallon swing top obtained at the brew pub a month prior . deep dark black ale with a light brown cloud like head . nice . vanilla cola chocolate and roasty malt aromas present . holy shit this is better than i remember . starts sweet with chocolate cake fig vanilla roasted malt toffee smoke dark caramel and light coffee flavors . some subtle spice flavors in the middle . finishes with a very slight twang that is both tasty and refreshing . bitterness is low . silky and heavy bodied as the beer s name suggests . lingers on the tongue without being cloying . nice . this is so drinkable for being such a fat assed beer alcohol is hardly noticeable and taste is fantastic make it a gulper . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
serving bomber into a tall lager glass . a copper with an inch of fully developed head . left gobs of lacing on the side of the glass . s a thick bready yeasty smell . t on the drier side with a slightly tart sour yeasty taste . some of the other reviews noted this as well and suggested that this batch might have been infected . i agree on this fact as well . d the sour flavor of this beer is not very good in my opinion . wondering if it was intentional or if it there was a defect at the brewery . this one is going down the drain .,taste,0.4,0
appearance here is not pretty . in fact it is kind of sad . the body is heavy carbonation is a multitude of thin micro bubbles . colour is a medium golden hue and murky . taste is impressive and balanced . aroma is of the skunk when first arrives but limited . very light malty veggie start and continuence to the finish . i detect a very slight hop presance as an after thought . nice product . well done .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bomber into a pint glass . a pours a dark cola brown . produced a fingers width of tan colored head . reduced to a thin ring upon consumption . s what a wonderful smelling beer . huge potent notes of butterscotch and vanilla . lots of sweet aromas . truly smelled like creme brulee . t after smelling the aroma my expectations were very high . unfortunately the taste was borderline unbearable . i like my dark lords and other sweet ris s but the sweetness in this beer was way too much for me to handle . getting a nice mixture of cocoa lactose and vanilla type flavors . unfortunately these delicate nuances are completely overrun by the immense sweetness . m slightly let down in this area . i was hoping for a creamier thicker mouthfeel . despite the lack of viscosity the lactose in this beer did add some texture . d this beer was almost a drain pour from me . while the taste truly did match that of creme brulee it did not translate to the drinkability . by the time i was nearing the end of the bomber i almost had to hold down the beer from coming back up . overall i applaud southern tier s ability to make this beer taste like creme brulee . unfortunately the extreme sweetness in this beer did no favors the taste and drinkability . wo n t be trying this again . ever . edit this was much more bearable on tap . the sweetness was tempered .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass part of the continuing series of mainstream ticks from my parent s house . pours a clear golden color with apparent carbonation the head is a finger and goes away as fast as it comes . aroma wise . not terrible . water is predominant but there s some light sharp hoppiness and some bready malts . the taste . it starts out not too bad it s fairly flavor deficient but has some nice subtle hop zings over some bready malt but the finish comes in with a terrible metallic taste that basically ruins the whole thing . as it warms and my pallet becomes adjusted this just tastes more and more like mineral water . the mouthfeel is nice it s well carbonated and prickly on the mouthfeel . the drinkability is n t great for a light beer it tastes like it should be a bit heavier in abv . overall this really is n t a great beer . it s servicable but just barely . if it was the only thing available i d drink it and not complain too much . but picking this over the yuengling and stella in my parent s fridge was a mistake . absolutely need a light beer . this is better than many but seriously . sam adams light or bust . it s bizarre to think that this might be better than most people s experience with this beer because i took this bottle straight out of an unopened pack .,taste,0.3,0
bottle a pours a deep yellow slightly hazy under a huge foamy white head about as expected . nice lace and retention . s smells of earthy hop a bit musty maintains a nice sweetness and tropical fruit character . a bit of apple mixed in as well . very nice . t fruity earthy boozy . mostly dry but a bit of residual bitterness . booze can be a bit overpowering in the taste . m d carbonation is alright medium bodied . body is actually much heavier then i expected am used to but it s not bad . drinkability is ok . the booze in the taste really takes away from this one . i know it is . but for a saison and i ve had some that were . the alcohol just stands out too much . it s too bad because the nose is really done very well . not bad but there are better saisons out there .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . brown bottle into a pint glass . no indication of freshness on the label but it does include the ideal temperature degrees f and possible pairings fine cheese a well seasoned meal . a nice move by the brewers id say to put this right on the label . a a glowing deep orange color with a thick layer of creamy light tan head . some carbonation visible clinging to the sides and rising slowly along the sides too . the head leaves a ring of bubbly lacing down the glass . s the prevailing scent is some kind of spiciness that i cant quite identify . theres a sweet scent underneath as well . definitely hoppy mostly a piney and floral mix . t a very smooth clean blend of mildly spicy hops . somewhat malty in the finish giving it a little sugary flavor . m crisp at first and a little drier in the finish . fills the mouth but leaves it a little dry . d alright . i would enjoy this with a zesty cheese but not as much by itself . overall an interesting zesty flavored hoppy beer that would certainly fit nicely with some spicy food or hors doeuvres . by itself though the aftertaste is too dry and cottony to have more than one .,taste,0.8,1
drinking the nemesis right after having the . thanks to one of my best bros aasher for another quality brew . pours a dirty dark brown with foam head that is not worth about talking about . smells the same as the nemesis without the spiciness . i think this one is gon na be better . straight molasses without too much else tastes like dark fruit and smoke without hops . beer is dirty . it helps that ive had a couple beers before this bc this beer was not near what i expected it to be,taste,0.6,1
very good ipa for the money . picked this up in a pick you own pack for for the whole thing . poured into a sniffer to enjoy . a looked great to start with . then i held it up to the light . it looked like a snow globe because there was so much stuff floating around inside the glass . the beer had a great caramel color . s hops fruit caramel and woody . very good t was great . when the beer was at degrees it was a little light in the flavor but once it reached around the flavors developed quite a bit more . m clean feel and very smooth . d all of these make for a good drinking beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a very deep clear brown with mahogany highlights and a one finger light tan head that lasts an average amount and leaves a decent amount of lacing . smell is straight up sweet dark caramel malts . figs apples and brown sugar . quite nice could use a bit more complexity . taste is not what i was anticipating from the smell . much less sweet than expected and much less body . the malt flavor is actually rather weak though it does come through a bit at the beginning just long enough to make me wish there was more of it . the dominant flavor is an odd soft bitterness that does n t quite feel like hops . this bitterness dominates the finish and lingers longer than i want it to . this beer needs more malts . mouthfeel is meh . feels thin watery and the carbonation is low . a bit of fizz but the texture has no depth . started off strong looking and smelling good . but the taste is flat and weak on the malt character that a brown ale ought to have . and the mouthfeel is barely passable . not one i plan to drink again . but the real question is is this bomber worth finishing .,taste,0.4,0
a clear pale golden color body with a small fizzy white head medium to high carbonation . aroma of floral hops and faint skunk pee . flavor is lightly sweet with the typical euro lager hop notes very boaring and not very good light body crisp mouthfeel . drinkable but nothing i would buy again .,taste,0.4,0
a classic staple . sammy smith s oatmeal stout pours a deep deep black with good fluffy off white head . lace in nice . the nose is the weakest part of the beer with some malt smokiness and a coppery smell . taste is defenitely the strongsuit here and is immediately a roasted malt flavor that is huge with great smokiness and a wonderful burnt meatiness that sits well through the middle . the finish has some hops but not enough to be bitter . very silky mouthfeel through the middle but still good carbonation . a grainy feel towards the finish detracts a little bit . aftertaste lingers smoke . drinkability is superb as there is a lot of flavor here for without feeling abrasive or too soupy . overall a fantastic brew by sam smith s . defenitely one of my favorite cabin brews . i would love to clone this someday . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
it will put a spell on you or so the label says with a tm trade mark . i m not sure if this is a good or a bad thing . . anyhow good things to say about this ale and nothing bad . and that s good . poured from the brown ml.cork finished bottle into a standard duvel tulip is a radiating apricot gold with a solid two finger off white head with stamina . the pillowy thick foam sticks like cotton candy to the inside of the glass . web like and intricate . the smell is sweet and fruity . over ripend mango apricot green grape faint banana with a mildly citrus hop and light yeast spice . lots of nice aroma with each sniff and more so as it warms yet the alcohol is well masked for an ale of this strength . and the taste . that s where this brew really shines . all the flavors from the fore mentioned with complexity increasing with each sip . a wonderful tasting ale from the pleasant sweet start that is perfectly balanced by the mild citrusy hops then winding down to a dry champagne like finish . very lively carbonation at the start that gives it the dry crispness and no sign of alcohol until the very end when the brew eventually flatens out and warms to near room temp . a great brew with a solid body for a light triple and a lot going on . need i say never a dull moment and superb drinkability . i must say this is a skillfully brewed ale that deserves recognition . great stuff .,taste,1.0,1
some leftover cans i found in my fridge after a recent shindig hootenanny . i have yet to really be impressed with anything amsterdam s released so i ll happily take a free chance to try their lager . poured into a tall lager glass . actually i have to say this brew has a lovely appearance for the style . clear golden lots of visible carbonation hopefully it wo n t burn off completely and a thick billowy head that wo n t reced . sheets and patches of lacing . nose is predictably mild tart apple pale malt hops a bit of lemon . not bad . starts with a tart apple bite followed by pale malts and a light hoppy finish that is quite dry and metallic . the metallic tang gets progressively worse as the brew warms up only five minutes in and i m already struggling to finish it . there s just something about this brew that i really do n t like . by the end of the pint each sip is becoming a chore . mouthfeel is creamy getting flat because of the carbonation burning everything off . i suppose this is better than a lot of macro lagers out there but really is it worth it . so many ontario sessionables i d rather have than this .,taste,0.4,0
an active bubbly head flares up and dies fast it was white . the beer is a semi cloudy orange with little activity as far as bubbles commin up . there was nothing in the way of sediment in the bottle . a slight scent nothing much here a bit unfocused . fruit of strawberry zest of lemon and orange next to no malt or wheat in the scent and a scant bit of spice but it smells pretty lame altogether to me . the flavor lacks a definate wheat there is some wheat like body but the flavor just dose n t have much in the way of wheat or for that matter much of a malt . the spice in this beer was all alone stranded and out of balance . corriander was what i thought i noted but all the same it was a vegetable type flavor with the spice . also notable was an aftertaste from hell . it was similar to the feeling of having just drank cokeacola it tasted fabricated . the mouthfeel was ok i suppose bubbly and forgivably watery . i did n t like this beer but if i did it would be drinkable i ve seen alot of girls and even a few people with a palate drink this but i do n t think i ever will again . i d take a high life first i d also take a hoegaarden first and only stranded on an island . sorry i just did n t like it .,taste,0.4,0
interesting nose enticing and inviting . i found that this is an excellent example of a beer with lots of vanilla extract in it . too much for my taste . right balance of hops with the sweetness and milk stout style . definitely a dessert beer but not worth the effort .,taste,0.4,0
having trouble transliterating ruski brew names to jibe with the ones already here plus i ca n t add ones that are n t here due to the reveiw rule . oh the forum rules i always seem to encounter . . liter plastic bottle . pours a weak and short lived head and medium straw color . slightly musky scent of grain . afanasy for me seems to have a partuicularly endearing flavor a very pleasant light malted barley taste that is in all the styles i have encountered . less hops that the average russian brew . light flavor overall but enough to be enjoyable great from the keg too . drinkable thank god especially since in the village i am staying there are only . liter bottles . i wish the cheap swills of the us could compete with their russian counterparts .,taste,0.8,1
double actually triple dry hopped version on cask . a uuuuugly . cloudy funky glass and not just carbonation which was perfect . lots of inert fine sediment giving this some murkiness but it was n t gritty in the end and really it gave some heads up on what you were getting in to . s hops . and then some . one of the most pure and unabrasive hop aromas . clean rich crisp with some malty sugared notes and yeast hiding in the background . t rockin . just hops all day but the serving style takes any edge off and lets you savor . frickin killer . pure unadulterated hop bliss without the stinging ramifications.malts are there and it does have a chorus line but thats not the point . d its cask which never goes down crazy fast for me . but this would be trouble at what . abv . jeez . stopped at two because of deadline but would have been drug out of there later otherwise .,taste,1.0,1
dark brown . small quickly diminishing light tan head that lasts decently . nice nose . flavor has some richness and depth to it uncommon in a pumpkin porter . very smooth with an elegant mouth feel . still does n t quite have the loads of extracted flavors i prefer but still has some nice chocolate and pumpkin notes . nice pumpkin ale overall .,taste,0.7,1
why is n t this a fruit beer . i did not use this beer as anyway to accurately judge this beer seeing as it traveled from hawaii to sc a light amber color with small off white head . fades quickly for a wheat leaving little lacing . s wheat and definite passion fruit . t m medium bodied with a slight syrupy mouth feel . the aftertaste is very pleasant and hangs around for a while . the start is definite wheat but switches to a sour fruit flavor . it is not overwhelming the transition is smooth and pleasant . d one was great two was nice any more than that is overkill . i would love to try this one fresh .,taste,0.8,1
pours black in color with a finger coffee brown head with ok retention the scent is of dark chocolate with dark fruit . the taste was incredibly sour at first bad batch . after the sourness passed i tasted some dark chocolate and notes of coffee the high alcohol was hardly noticeable . full bodied smooth and creamy low carbonation . this was not a very good beer due to the incredible sourness i probably had a bad batch if i see this somewhere else i will have to retry .,taste,0.3,0
this one put the nail on the coffin for me . i had this one after a good night of beer tasting . the look was a golden blonde with the look that reminded me of champange with the head looking rather light . the smell is what resembled a sweet tangy candy with tints of spice at some point it reminded me of apple pie . the taste was no doubt as close to the smell has a tangy fruit based sometimes close to strawberries with an after taste of maple syrup . the drinkablity was the key point here all that flavor with a abv in stealth mode was the note the put me to sleep after . when having a beer for dinner consider this a candidate .,taste,1.0,1
first off most people thought that this strong beer tasted a lot less like a typical maibock than it did like a typical ale . it lacks the springy flavor of most maibocks and comes across with a heavy good flavor . that said most people enjoyed it though less than one might expect . some thought it was bitter and just a touch overpowering especially given its not particularly high abv .,taste,0.7,1
brought to the table with a nice inch head to go with a dark creamy looking body . smells of roasted or chocolate malt with just the slightest hop aroma . tastes mostly of dark malts . mouthfeel is a little lighter than i expected perhaps due to the nitro tap . drinkability was fair .,taste,0.6,1
dark amber pour with a fluffy off white head that faded like the red sox dreams and hopes . it was unremarkable on the nose with a very flat barley type of smell . it was n t revolting but it was very very well unremarkable . very thin serve it cold enough and it could be diluted gatorade . it made a decent enough drink for a birthday party .,taste,0.4,0
for an american macro lager this one really does the trick . the beer is all about balance as is other good macro lagers . it s a tough world in the world of ml s but the things a brewer needs to stand out just might be to alter the recipe a bit . conventionally beer is made with barley right . so they took this one put some rice in there instead and out came this really drinkable tasty macro lager that has done the trick for many people mowing the lawn on a hot day . it s a cut above what one would usually drink on a hot day . great session beer too .,taste,0.8,1
dark brown mahogany pour into a pilsner glass with a scattering rising bubble carbonation meeting up with a thin wafer cap . scents of tootsie roll rye grains . first swigs fruity roasted malts . house flavors . note to self find out what yeast yards uses toasted rye wheat grain meets cocoa and toffee . mouthfeel clean sticky thick medium to full but not a baltic . last swigs strong porter . rye toasted coffee . this bottle saved my visit to rembranbdt s on a pubcrawl . this was the best beer they had .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle received as an extra in a recent trade with lurchingbeast . thanks again man . pours a very dark golden orange amber color with burnt orange hues when held to a light source and a two finger frothy soapy yellowish head . excellent retention only slowly fading into a lasting cap that leaves chunks and streaks of soapy lacing behind . earthy hop aroma with hints of pine needle citrus fruit and a toasty malt presence . there is a subtle tropical fruit orange peel presence but the hops provide more of the dry earthy pine character in the nose . the mat presence is pretty strong with a slight toasted biscuit character along with a subtle graham crackery note . slightly chewy medium body with a lot of dry bitter hops up front that linger throughout over a strong malt backbone into a long dry finish . again the hops provide mostly a dry earthy pine flavor but there is a subtle tropical citrus fruit presence as well orange peel being the most prominent . there is a very strong mat backbone which provides a bit too much balance for my liking overpowering the hops . the maltiness tastes slightly toasty with hints of caramel biscuit and graham cracker . the high abv is very well masked making this beer pretty quaffable . i feel that this beer could have been a lot better but the malt profile is just too strong for my preference .,taste,0.7,1
a deep golden in color . the bottle popped furiously and poured with a full head and glowing color . looks like heaven in a champagne glass . s sour . inviting . this is the first true lambic i have tried since having a few cantillons in belgium . t um . sour . the characteristic lambic flavor for me is like hops used to be i know i love it but it takes getting used to . now i am used to it and this one is brings a great level of tartness . no complaints here . m feels acidic and sharp . the carbonation is high . d not necessarily easy to drink but easy to enjoy . for some reason i did not expect this bottle to be the real deal but i was delightfully surprised .,taste,1.0,1
a oz can poured into a pint glass snap crackle pop n straw yellow color completely transparent i finger of white head that falls quickly spotty lace a a very clean grassy aroma light grain and a subtle sweetness t follows the nose crisp a good yeast and pale crystal malt presence light hops fresh cut grass taste . i know because i used to eat fresh cut grass as my first hobby . any way very refreshing with such a crisp clean finish if only it were triple hopped . holy h . t m good amount of carbonation good body for the style prickly on the tongue reminds me of bite sized gnomes on the back of my tongue with a pick ax swinging it deep into my tongue while fatiguing and fading into futile effort . o its decent best quality is it s refreshing abilities . i enjoy more hops in pilseners which i know gets away from the style but im not ordinary i once bit a kid to death .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle bottled . thanks to franksnbeans . dark chocolate black body with a finger of lacy cobwebby cocoa brown head . roasted coffee bitterness with oily dark chocolate black licorice vanilla tobacco and dark rummy fruit sweetness . crazy roasted malt and coffee bitterness up front . dark strong espresso like in intensity . hints of dark stewed sweetish fruits show through mid palate . oily rich intense roasted coffee and dark chocolate bitterness take over again though and dominate through the finish . wow . this is the strongest coffee tasting beer i have ever had . full bodied with an oily feel . i am afraid that this will keep me up all night .,taste,1.0,1
this is great lakes th anniversary beer a souped up limited edition version of their popular dortmunder gold . poured into a large pilsener glass with enough room for the entire bottle of beer plus a nice head of around inches literally to the brim . i drank this about a week ago so i m going by memory but i hope this is as accurate as possible to my actual experience . it did so many things right i just had to review it . appearance beautiful . simply one of the absolute best looking lagers i ve ever seen . from the insanely attractive dark gold with lively carbonation bubbles dazzling in the light to the crystal clear body to the thick foamy smooth white head . this can easily make any other lager i ve seen turn its head and even many ales . its color is similar to dortmunder gold but quite a bit darker with a more amber brown tinge to it in my opinion much more appealing visually . i could go on and on but really . it has to be seen to be believed . downright amazing . aroma nothing special . i seem to recall somewhat strong bready and malty smells and some fresh biscuits . nothing offensive but at the same time nothing great . at least it has a smell . and a decent one at that . something a lot of other beers ca n t brag about yet for commercial reasons they often do . . taste there s something to the taste about this beer that i just do n t like . it s got a strong maltiness that reminded me somewhat of a malt liquor and of course the bready and biscuity flavors as i seem to recall show through as well . and boy do they show through those two flavors seemed to dominate making for a disappointment in the taste department . also it quickly deteriorates in flavor as it warms up just a bit as the already dominating maltiness and bread gets even stronger . i think the biggest downfall to the taste of this beer is probably its seeming lack of balance compared to its big brother dortmunder gold . maybe some more hops would go a long way . it s puzzling to me because i m more of a malty kind of guy . mouthfeel quite good for a lager . this beer actually had some feeling to it which is more than i can say about so many other lagers . in fact i would say it had just about the perfect mouthfeel not too watery not too thick . just right . drinkability according to the excellent mouthfeel you would think this is a highly drinkable beer . unfortunately the taste kills the drinkability . the first glass was somewhat drinkable . tolerable . though as it warmed it quickly lost its drinkability . any glasses after that actually got progressively harder to drink completely opposite of most beers in my experience . with the . abv maybe it would be a good idea not to drink too many of these anyway . but if you do you ll have to make it quick before they start warming up . conclusion one beautiful beer in every visible way an enticing aroma a nice long lasting head that never seemed to drop below a fourth of an inch tall . only hampered unfortunately by its taste . if only it were more balanced . as a craft beer this one s average . as a great lakes brew it s actually disappointing . yet it blows away a lot of the crap in the beer areas of most stores . and at around for a four pack plus another dollar sales tax it s unfortunately overpriced . but yet . at the same time . i still feel that just having the privilege of seeing this beer in action was somehow worth it .,taste,0.4,0
quite the golden colored bock i ran into this recently with a kiper bock that was also very pale retention is an afterthought . it runs contrary to what i m used to but hey lets give er a rip . whoa . .this baby was all over the map . there is a sweet malt syrup that clings to back of your mouth . grain cereal climb into the picture only to be slapped down by a rather large alcohol slammer on the backside mcgilicutty . alot of stuff going on to the point of being a mish mash of flavor and texture . a bit too much in my opinion and the alcohol is not shielded at all . it is amazing how much malt flavor they managed to pack into this without turning it a shade darker than sunshine but its just not the right mix for this kid . notes for a trader joe s beer this was one of the better products i ve had . for the price this is ok and when in a pinch i would consider it again for now i m out .,taste,0.6,1
long night in the office punching in some waypoints for our upcoming idaho backpacking trip . what better way to prepare than to pop a westy . . . on the cap so this one has been sitting in my basement for nearly a year and a half . i pull out a couple a year or so . i think i have determined that i enjoy the more when it is young as opposed to the which i find to be the best about years in . i m not a huge fan of the westy although i still enjoy them however worthy of a review of course . lots of sediment in the bottom so i took my time pouring into my westvleteren chalice . caramel colored brown with a very nice light sandy head . settles about one centimeter high and has left an impressive amount of thick lace on the side . this continues throughout the beer . fair amount of varying smells going on here . i think time has increased the amount of apple on the nose as it is easily the most dominant smell in the glass . there is also a decent amount of spiciness coming out as well as some sweetness raisins and caramel . taste is also moved toward the apple fruitiness with the addition of the same sweetness i get on the nose . definitely caramel in addition to sweet raisins . even a bit of honey . this bottle has a bit more bitterness at the finish which usually is n t as prominent . it s also significantly more dry than when consumed fresh . i can already sense that my numbers are going to be a bit lower than with a fresh bottle . i promise to re review it the next time i open a fresh one . the mouthfeel is still as impressive as always . smooth velvety medium bodied with perhaps just a touch too much carbonation . the tastes is still just extremely complex . there is a ton going on in there and as i near the end and finish my warmed brew there is a noticeable increase in a chocolatey and spicy component . the alcohol is a bit more noticeable as well . i know this beer is chosen by many as the best of the westvleteren beers . i still got ta go with a nice aged westy . while this is certainly a good brew i do n t think it quite matches the uniqueness or complexity of their quadruple . easy to drink unfortunately it s never much more than ounces when given the opportunity . one of these days we ll make it over to belgium again and review it in quantity from the source . consumed,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip glass . age is roughly . years old . it s been in my possession for about years . i broke it out at a recent tasting with gonzoillini . it was a crystal clear light brown with a tan head . i has the last of three pours and mine had an ungodly amount of sediment and chunks in it . i m not offended by it but it hurts the appearance score . it had a fair amount of smoke in the nose but not over the top . i have a feeling age has mellowed it quite a bit . i m also getting just a little bit of rye as well . overall a pretty muted nose . the taste had a lot of burnt smoky carmelness to it . it was also pretty crisp at the end . body was a little thin i thought and not as chewy as i would have thought for a bock type beer . it was unbelievably smooth though and did n t hint at the abv at all . a little bourbonesque notes to it but that could also be the smoke . it was very smooth and very drinkable . i m really glad i saved my last bottle for so long . i really hope ng makes another smoked beer soon .,taste,0.9,1
a to call this beer dark would be the understatement of the year . it is nearly black in the glass . unfortunately i wonder if my bottle was flawed because even with an aggressive pour there was no head at all . so of course there is no lacing either . s the smell of alcohol dominates the aroma of this brew . it smells as if it will be as strong as its color is dark . it makes you want to give it a try but it does n t seem like anything extraordinary . t it starts off with a sugary sweet taste . it almost tastes like honey . then a dark fruity taste takes over . it ends with a powerful warming effect . i cant say this matches my normal tastes but it gets big points for complexity . i m not used to this level of alcohol in a brew . partly due to the abv limit in ga picked this up on a trip to fl and partly due to there not being many options out there in styles i like . with that said i am surprised this one is not more dominated by the alcohol . m unfortunately this one once again loses points for having no carbonation . however its viscosity is unmatched in any beers i have tried . i have to give it points for that . even with the high abv its enjoyable to roll around on the tongue . d the abv keeps this one from being scored higher . the warming level is just too high to consider this one to be of high drinkability . however the complex taste that seems to almost change with each sip makes you want to come back quickly for more . once again avery proved to me they really know what they are doing . although not my favorite tasting brew this one is a hell of an experience . i m very glad i picked this one up . i ll have to try it again and hopefully get one that has n t lost its carbonation .,taste,0.9,1
pours a straw yellow color with a thin white head and little lace . not a strong aroma from this one just faint scents of grain and citrus . the taste is pretty much the same as the aroma with some wheat and a strange hop taste . highly carbonated beer that does go down smooth . i wo n t be running out to get this one again .,taste,0.4,0
a solid black light large tan head solid head retention to . s solid roast malt hints of coffee a bit of toffee . t big heavy roasted malts that is about it actually . big thick chewy coffee . a hint of marshmallow . i m kind of a little disappointed i mean its a good imperial stout but there is no pazas . i guess i expect more from my imperial stout . m chewy robust not syrupy which is a solid plus . o its probably one of the best . packs of imperial stout you can get . really my rating should be a little higher i just remember this being a little taster before .,taste,0.7,1
sampled on pours a bright gold with some cloudiness . a quickly fading head leaves lacing in rings on the glass . smell is super hoppy . strong aromas of citrusy hops and more subduec piney hops . very good taste is fantastic . you can feel the bitterness on your lips before you can taste it . huge lemony hop flavor blends into a spicy hop finish . mouthfeel is good lots of carbonation add to the spiciness . drinkability is good but the huge flavors take their toll on your tongue . overall an outstanding brew one that stone has done a very good job with . huge hop flavor but without the huge alcohol . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark chesnut brown never quite gives the impression of black . mild brown head and very slight stringy lacing . all in all not that remarkable in the appearance department . nose is rich and sweet . loaded with toffee caramel malt very sweet with hints of cherry fruitiness . the taste goes hand in hand which much of the same notes . predominantly strong caramel toffee notes supported by cherry licorice flavors . nice mellow woody undertones . no roasted notes at all which is perfect in my book . i think too many breweries load their stouts up with massive roasty notes . while the brewery suggests herbal notes i picked up none . the mouthfeel is very thin for an ris . hurts the overall experience . carbonation is appropriate . this is a delicious beer but really atypical for an ris . the appearance and mouthfeel are especially unusual for the style and even the taste is off the typical ris path . honestly i would peg it more as an old or strong ale if i was trying it during a blind tasting . regardless this is a delicious beer . do n t hold it to a style just enjoy it . fantastic beer . i ve never been that impressed with left hand in the past but they hit a home run on this one .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours a dark golden amber color . it creates a frothy white head that fades to a thin lace . the aroma is of american row barley . the taste is bitter with a malty undertone . the cascade hops used make it a bit to bitter for me especially without enough flavor hopping . the hallertauer hops alow only a faint hint of hop aroma . the body is low to med . making it a very drinkable beer but not one of my favorites for sure .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle . appearance a cloudy orange amber color with loads of carbonation . i actually mistook this for a double ipa at first . poured with virtually no head to speak of . smell full and fruity with a strong malty taste and a sweetness of all booziness . the hops balance the smell quite well giving off hints of oranges mangoes sugar cane and coriander . taste tastes much maltier than expected but still has an overpowering sweetness that is perhaps due to the high abv . there is virtually no overbearing hoppiness in this beer which is disappointing . nevertheless it still is quite fruity in taste despite lack of bitterness . however as it warms up it sadly became slightly nauseating to drink for me due to the high sweetness . mouthfeel to this beer s advantage it s very easy to drink due to low bitterness and high watery content . it remains refreshing in nature and creamy on the palate . normally i find strong ales to be ruinous on my taste buds but this holds no such effect . plus there are loads of carbonation in its feel which makes it a fun drink to sip . overall a good beer but one that appears to be more of a high alcoholic pale ale than a strong ale . the taste is nicely malty and fruity but it needs more ibus . i personally enjoy a higher hoppiness with stronger beers . however it s worth a try and definitely flavorful enough that it could become more regular in my fridge .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at kitty hoynes in syracuse . the bartender said it was an irish dry stout and i can see the resemblance . the light was low in the bar making it appear pitch black with a tan head . the aroma was a wonderful mix of coffee cocoa powder and dark bread crust . the flavor gets a little thin at times but there s still a nice mix of toffee and chocolate with bready malts . the mouthfeel and drinkability were the most sriking aspects of the better . yeah it tasted good but there s a slight sour feel with the aftertaste a bit like guinness but better . it made for a super easy drinking beer in that there s a nice sweet and dry bitter aftertaste but with a tang that makes you want another pint .,taste,0.7,1
pours a lightly hazy golden color with a finger fluffy head that falls at a moderate rate . nose is very nice . i get some corainder pepper lemony citrus and slight mustyness . i like it . flavor is definately more tart and citrusy than the nose . the initial sip yields a moderate blast of lemoney and lightly funkey musty sourness . the spices are very subdued . i d like to see a touch more of the spice in the flavor to balance with the tartness . the feel is moderate at best with a nice very fine carbonation that makes the brew very smooth and almost velvety on the tongue . for me this would be a great session brew . i m really starting to get a taste for the saisons . i hope i get the chance to try a few more of this series . highly enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
this pours a crystal clear straw colour with a small white head . fair head retention . light wheat aroma but it smells a little dusty and stale . this is odd as this beer was only just sent from the brewery to my local store . the flavour is n t bad . it s a touch dull with light tart wheat being there along with very mild cardamom . this is nothing special . medium light body with moderately high carbonation . fine . a reasonable but ultimately boring beer . easy enough to drink .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a cloudy golden orange color with an initial head that dissipates pretty quickly . has some dark colored spices floating around at the bottom . s aromas of wheaty malts with a light ginger hoppy background . hints of fruit in there also possibly pineapple or orange . t hoppy ginger flavor that dominates with a slight orange taste in there . malty finish and aftertaste with the ginger hanging around . m d mouthfeel is pretty good . the taste of ginger is very refreshing . kinda carbonated but not too overwhelming . drinkability is pretty high on this offering from atlantic brewing company . depending on if you like ginger or not will determine how you like this one . would be good with sushi . emma gives it two thumbs up as this is mostly her rating .,taste,0.9,1
one of the best american lagers ever made by the gringos special for a bbq like mgd and its appearance and its mouthfeel is not exceptional because not had the touch of hops accentuated smell is poor drinkability good and its taste came from other world . recommended .,taste,1.0,1
a beautiful take on the belgian witbier blanche de chambly is a great thirst quencher . came in a ml bomber corked . it s the usual cloudy straw hazy gold appearance with an enormous frothy white head . tons of carbonation in one of these pups . no lacing smell s great but nothing overwhelming . yeasty overtones with very mild orange undertones . not as spicy as i d like it to smell but not off putting at all . taste is a little lighter and weaker than most average witbiers not terribly complex . mostly coriander and orange as you d expect . no hoppy finish just a great thirst quencher . it feels more like a champagne than a beer it s super sparkly and easy to drink . it loses the majority of its sparkle by the end of a glass but not so much that it s flat . it s pretty light . i think this is the beer to pound back . there s not too much to it so it s easy to kill these without even noticing . this is n t my favorite witbier but nothing to scoff at either . i d happily drink it again . preferably on a ridiculously hot day on the lake,taste,0.7,1
purchased from wine underground in englewood co . this pours a cloudy yellow with some orange hues . good finger head of foam that is starting to shrink leaving some lacing . the smell is a little on the light side but i get some wheat notes and a nice fruitiness that ranges from citrus to a hint of dark fruit . also light notes of clove and other spices . light overall but certainly nice . the taste starts off with a citrusy tartness but that is soon followed by bubblegum light clove fruit peach . solid foundation of wheat and some light notes of banana . nice medley of flavours going on here but they do n t jump out at you trying to kick your teeth out nice subtleness about it . the mouthfeel is on the thin side the carbonation is medium and it finishes with a last burst of banana and wheat . very short aftertaste . drinkability . it weighs in pretty heavy typical for the style and i can feel this one s strength during and after the swallow but i do n t give a darn . it s far too tasty and interesting to dwell on how strong it is . right . bottom line an excellent heller weizenbock . i m glad i decided to try it .,taste,0.9,1
not sure who to thank for this . poured into darkness tulip . a looks like a mud water hazy mirky faint head . s tons of oak and booze . my nostrils hurt . week old fruit brett booze and day old hot tub water . holy crap please no more . t booze super sharp sourness that s almost impossible to get down pool water brett . what the heck is going on here . i do n t think this beer even knows what it s doing . m too thin uber light carbonation horrible finish . o uh no more please . i would use this beer as a torture technique for my enemies . otherwise down the drain it would go .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle into a pilsner glass an aperitif to sushi at kumo in new haven . neither beer nor restaurant is recommended . style tick thank god i got this out of the way . a clear gold body with a finger of sticky white head . pretty good retention very nice lace . looks nice for the style . s nothing but cheap rice and husky grain . boring thin and unsatisfying . pretty bad even for what it s trying to be . t sharp grainy sweetness and tons of rather weak rice flavor . long disgusting aftertaste of pure metal . not good at all . m thin watery and almost painfully prickly with the carbonation . unpleasant but not unexpected for the style . o at first this beer did n t bother me too much but the more i drank the worse it became . the rice character was disappointing both for being distasteful i m not a big fan of fermented rice flavor and for being poorly executed i at least appreciated the intensity that was displayed by the happoshu i tried . the metallic finish was really what pushed this over the edge into nastiness though and i was glad when glass was empty . from what i remember it s far better out of the sweet oz cans . cheers .,taste,0.3,0
ml pours a ruby red . flat as hell . smell is an earthy and lightly tart . taste is pow . tart then sweet then tart then cherry then tart again . cherry sour patch kids . interesting finish . not dry . mouth watering . just when you feel the slightest touch of dryness your mouth waters . simply a superb drink .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint glass . appearance was a clean copper color with a in thin white head . the head slowly dissipated leaving a nice thin lacing throughout . the taste has a good level of carbonation and a malt flavor with some apple fruity flavors . i was not a huge fan of the lingering aftertaste which made it become a little tedious to drink towards the end . i have no other experiences with steam california common style beers so my preferences may just be not geared towards the style rather than the anchor steam itself .,taste,0.7,1
this beer pours a hazy golden color like most ipa s . there is not a huge amount of bubbles that come up but a generous amount . the smell of this beer is really terrific lots of floral hops and special arrangements that i have never smelt before . the taste has five or six distinct hop tastes to it but unfortunately never really develops any of them . you can tell that great time and energy went into this beer but it seems like less time went into studying how the hops would react to each other and whether or not they would all form together . i would still say this beer kicks ass but the taste gets knocked as they forget that more is not always better . i ll definitely enjoy this again though .,taste,0.7,1
beer reviewed from notes a poured into a pint glass from the tap . pours a light amber with flecks of red . decent amount of speckled lace head is bone white . s i am not sure whats up with the scent of this beer . it smelled very musty . not sure why but the scent of something close to wet towels killed all other scents in this beer . almost to the point of me questioning drinking it . t taste is awesome . lots of malty sweetness with a very mild amount of bitterness at the end . good complexity with nothing clashing terribly . m mouthfeel was also dead on for the style . d this was a decent beer if you can get past the scent . not sure why that happened but it was a first for me . i wont be getting this one again .,taste,0.8,1
pours golden yellow with quick dissipating white head . pretty much no smell on this one . not too sweet and a hint of some maltiness . a strong apple flavor that almost gives it a apple juice flavor . light and drinkable . overall an ok beer but i probably would n t buy it again .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark clean clear black color . no carbonation very flat looking . medium light tan head that leaves suddenly with very light thin lacing . aroma is that of burnt roasted malt . very subtle . first taste is slightly bitter heavy caramel flavor with a slight burnt taste . finishes off sweet perhaps the vanilla . could not taste it though . medium heavy in the mouth department . a beer you would only have a couple of at a time . not to bad but i would have been more inspired if the vanilla would have shown through .,taste,0.8,1
on tap as part of the single hop ipa mikkeller mayhem event at the brick store . most of these ipas looks similar with a light haze on a amber orange body that clears up as it warms . there is a small soapy head that shows good retention . the aroma is pretty tame displaying a light earthy hop character with hints of grass and floral aromas . the malts lend a light sweetness to the nose as well but the aroma is pretty unimpressive . the taste is fairly nondescript with the ekg hops giving the same grassy hops presence up front with the sweet caramel malts supporting things . honestly the taste is extremely basic with little flavor compared to the other ipas . the mouthfeel is light bodied with moderate carbonation and a bit dry in the finish . it s less bitter than all the other versions . not surprisingly this was the least impressive of the single hop ipas for me . ekg has plenty of nice characteristics and adds complexity to many beers . however they re not enough to carry a beer . decent beer but probably out of among these ipas .,taste,0.6,1
a dark amber color . cloudy . t bit tart . dark berry flavors from malt and or spices . orange peel citrus . cocoa in background . do n t sense any farmhouse funk . m medium body and carbonation . o an instant favorite . love the fruitiness of the spices and the malt . a superb fruity saison on par with fantomes .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle made its way here from bobsy still enjoying all those delicious beers from him . cheers . pours an auburn slightly orange tinged brandy color with hardly any head . no lacing . smell is biscuits licorice loads of malts caramel hints of spiciness plums raisins and some alcohol in the back . whoah . this is one big brew . some yeasty warm bread notes caramel malts licorice raisin bread rum on the sweet side warming alcohol this is seriously a meal in a glass . really full flavor . drinkability suffers a little due to its massive but this is a tasty complex brew . i would definitely seek this one especially in the winter while waiting for santa . or even to age . delicious .,taste,0.9,1
great deep black coloring to this oatmeal stout . more dark chocolate than oatmeal flavor shines through . heavy and bold flavor but smooth and surprisingly drinkable . sweet and roasted notes compete and the beer which finishes a tad bitter but very enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
this crap was aweful . way too thin to try to bourbonize . just tasted like watered down cheap bourbon . was this even beer . oh yeah . there was some carbonation . i saw something on the board that said bourbon and cask and was actually excited for a moment before the bartender figured out who made this . i was lucky enough to have a taster when the bartender first could n t tell but as soon as she saw the face that i made she sent someboy in back to figure out what they had tapped . i do n t know how anybody can get through a full glass of this without getting sick .,taste,0.2,0
a beautiful dark body with lots of mocha colour head . lacing is ridiculous . s weak malt notes nothing too exciting . t like a chocolate milkshake made without milk.sweet chewy . very tasty . m balanced not to heavy for a stout but still a thick beer . d probably to sweet to drink lots i love it with chocolatey desserts .,taste,0.9,1
out of bottles have foamed over after being opened . quite a hassle . the beer poured a orange copper with a dense thick head most likely a result of the foam overs upon opening . the head lingered and left a lot of lace on my glass . the first smell i noticed was sweet and honey like . strange but pleasant . flowery hops as well . over all a great smelling beer . upon first taste i again got honey then the flowery hops came back . myabe some fruit in there as well . the beer felt chunky and thick and took some time to finish dry . drinkability was good i think i could make this a regular ipa in my rotation .,taste,0.6,1
source serving draft . vintage . smell grassy hop aroma that has a slightly dark aged overtones . noticeable alcohol . some faint golden grape notes . honey and a floral note shines through as it warms . taste better than the nose . one of those barleywine s that really balances bitterness and sweetness . this one being slightly on the bitter side . smooth light honey and alcohol lingers on the palette up front with grassy grapeskin bitterness . but once it hits the back of the throat a dry well balanced bitterness sets in that is slightly astringent and grassy . rather than being fruity the middle has a grainy honey backbone . finish is dry with some ripe fruit and brown sugar notes but has a lot of alcohol presence .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a perfect pint glass . formed a single finger tan head that dissipated faster than it formed . wow . the body is a clear brown color . think strong iced tea . the nose is what i expected coffee . but an odd coffee aroma . more like spent grinds than fresh brewed . you can also pick up some roasted malts and a sweet caramel presence in the background . the coffee flavor is much better than the smell . and it lasts all through the drink . the dominate coffee flavor does not change much but the levels of sweetness and bitterness vary throughout to keep things interesting . note great roasted aftertaste . the mouth feel is the worst part of this beer . very light and thin with mild carbonation . i was hoping for something more on the creamy side . if you want a beer that tastes and drinks like black coffee this one is for you . i was tempted to add cream and sugar . i will buy this one again .,taste,0.9,1
crystal clear shiny copper body . mild carbonation streams . topped by three fingers of level oatmeal colored foam . nice lace . breezy lingering bready nose as if the baker had shut down a few hours ago . sweet lightly malty beginning which slides down the center of the tongue and stays right on through the entire beer . offset by earthy english hops which balance things nicely . unfortunate soapy finish and aftertaste detract from the entire experience . ok light medium mouthfeel . soapy finish dampens drinkability . in the early days of american craft beer i might have been satisfied but the bar is much higher these days . disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
another pocono beer appearing for some unknown reason in a salem oregon discount grocery store . pretty average looking blonde here that is a warm clear golden colour with a good sized pure white head.aroma is pretty subdued even for a blonde least its not offensive . however the taste unfortunatlly is offendsive its like a plain lager with the stroong taste of burnt plastic throughout.not good at all . if you can get the horrid taste out of your mind the mouthfeel aint that bad.just not enough carbonation . not a great drinker.bad beer wonder if this is why they send it out here .,taste,0.2,0
poured the ml bottle blend into an oversized red wine glass to capture the aroma . a black with some dark red hues . poured with a thick dense film that lingered . s cranberry with raisins impressively sour with chocolate sweet malts in the background . the tart fruit aroma is almost too unbalanced . almost . t intensely sour cranberry with a charred chocolate creaminess . the stout roasted flavors linger in the mouth while the tart berries stick to your teeth like juice . its taste is much more balanced than its smell . m mildly syrupy with refreshing spritzy carbonation . d refreshing for the . abv . this is very drinkable . this is in its own category . it is rather difficult to rate because it is not your typical american imperial stout .,taste,0.9,1
shared three bottles of this with two beer tasting friends of mine . appearance pours dark brown crimson hue when held to a light like coca cola with a medium brown head that dissipates quickly . smell molasses caramel light spices cardamom clove cinnamon root beer . some apple cidery notes as well . taste bittersweet chocolatey like a high cocoa dark chocolate or a black forest cake dominant over the spices . seems to wake up in the mouth in the middle releasing a medium hop bite in the back of the throat that hangs on during the roasted but crisp finish . slight sour sweetness builds in the back of the throat the more you drink . mouthfeel average medium bubble carbonation . nothing special . drinkability heavy roasty toasty finish and belly filling feel keeps this from being a beer that you can have more than one or two of at a clip .,taste,0.8,1
i am a sam adams fan and i enjoyed the novelty behind the patriot collection but this beer should have been left in the past . a a beautiful looking beer . nice carmel brown color with a yellow head not indicative of the horror to come s sassafass . and nothing else not a good smell for a beer at all t just plain terrible lots of herbs no crispness or any good beer qualities . much more like an herbal tea than a beer . m balanced like all boston beer offerings d never never again my sink drank a good part of this beer . i applaud the attempt of the patriot collection . i like all the others the dark wheat ale is brilliant this should not have made the market .,taste,0.2,0
did n t even give it the honor of a pour from the oz it came in . the bottle says rule the night but i think ruin the night would be more appropriate . the only thing it had going for it was its scary drinkability . it just tasted like a really cheap fruity wine to me though,taste,0.3,0
served in a oz. brown bottle adorned with a hopped up gargoyle the flying saucer draught emporium in cordova tn . pours a hazy copper with a thin pitted eggshell colored head . floral hop aroma with pungent promises of pine . impressively well balanced the perfect amalgam of buttery sweet malts and bracingly bitter hops . prominent notes of citrus rind grapefruit and pine . surprisingly sessionable considering this imperial clocks in at . abv and over ibus . a liquid poem to the glory of the hop . here s to a stanza or two .,taste,1.0,1
bottles labeled winter ale in u.s. with the same snow flakes over the o . god jul references christmas . appearance dark brown almost black in color with a tan colored head that lasts a while . moderate lacing develops . smell soft chocolate and malt sweetness are very mild . taste chocolate malty caramel vanilla prunes raisins and a mild bitterness . faint alcohol is warming . mouthfeel smooth throughout . short aftertaste with mostly chocolate and malt sweetness . medium bodied . drinkability a solid beer that has drinkability knocked down a notch since the alcohol is noticeable .,taste,0.9,1
purchased from williams iga vienna ohio origin oz bottle bottled on tasted on glassware ephermere tulip glass serving temperature f notes picked this up at a local grocery store fresh off the truck . this is the first barley wine i am going to review . appearance pours a ridiculously fluffy white tan head about fingers high . this might have been my fault due to a slightly vigorous pour . the retention on this is ridiculous . its like a giant white cloud that sticks around and leaves a beautiful sticky lacing down the sides of the glass . the body is a slightly cloudy orange red copper sunset color . a great start . smell its like a kick in the face . plenty of hops right of the bat followed by malts and bright alcohol notes . as this warms slightly i pick up faint hints of chocolate caramel dark fruits . these are still dominated by the ridiculous amount of hops alcohol . this has me pretty intimidated . taste wow . this pretty well matches the nose . big hoppy malty goodness . starts off with a slight sweetness of the malts which is quickly side swiped by the hops and finally falls down the back of my tongue and throat leaving a trail of alcohol heat . the finish is dry like a liquor but leaves a little of sugary malts behind to clean up this tornado of flavors . this is a pretty unique beer . i found it to be quite interesting and pleasurable . mouthfeel thick and slightly syrupy but overall very well balanced . the carbination seems pretty high but then again this is a really young beer . drinkability its a sipper for sure . but is a great choice for an after meal beverage . concluding thoughts great beer . i feel i can not really give it an accurate review until i has time to mature . the flavors are bold and in your face but after a year or two of proper cellaring i m sure the flavors will come together in a more balanced way . hop level malt level,taste,1.0,1
a clear golden straw color decent amount of pure white bubbly head . it actually lingers for a little bit leaving a light lacing on the glass s the nose is fair in strength it brings a light toasted malt and grainy aromas with a strong caramel malt backbone t the taste is similar to the nose but a little more happening in a bad way . the caramel malts hold down the base of this beer with the toasted malt up front graininess towards the back . however there is also a metallic medicinal phenol taste towards the back m good medium body with a creamy texture . it is highly carbonated and brings a crisp finish d very easy to drink but the phenol taste detracts from the beer itself and makes it less enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
this beer poured from the bottle a clear straw yellow color . with a bubbly head that wasnt very impressive . it had a sweet aroma but hot a lot of smell to it . the taste was unimpressive . it has an american lager quality with nothing too exciting to say . it is a crisp beer and goes down smooth and refreshing . in all this is a clean refreshing beer . i would rather drink it after a hard day then water but i wouldnt grab it out of my refrigerator over most other beers .,taste,0.4,0
bottle palmer s beverage center columbus oh ruby red and crimson with a thin head and nearly no lace left down the glass . this beer certainly smells like christmas . aromas of spiced fruit cake a huge amount of cinnamon clove and nutmeg make for a big appropriately holiday aroma . the beer s flavor is simply too much . too much cinnamon . there is n t much left here to taste but cinnamon as it sort of burns and scorches your tongue . i ca n t help but think of youtube videos of people trying to swallow spoonfuls of cinnamon as i drink this beer that is i try to drink this beer . it s almost undrinkable . medium bodied with a ton of carbonation . the incredibly high level of carbonation mixed with the incredibly strong dominating cinnamon flavor makes this one tough to drink . i wo n t have this beer again or recommend this beer to anyone .,taste,0.3,0
poured out almost but not quite jet black with a sad little tan half finger head that fizzles out in half a minute lt sigh gt . color is dead on but head is very much . not . texture is on the thinner side of medium but also undercarbonated just as indicated by the head . smells of a robust semi burnt barley and baking chocolate just like it ought to at least tastes of the same but also includes that pleasant tangy acidity that good baltic porters have . .also really really dry . bang on target with flavor and smell but falls somewhat short on carbonation texture and head presentation .,taste,0.9,1
i had to pick this one up when i saw it . as the father of two kids how could i pass it up . i fully expect this beer to be gross but at least i can keep the bottle . i drank it straight out of the bottle in honor of the malt liquor style so i have to say the appearance is excellent because i love the bottle and the little story on the back . the smell and taste can be wrapped into one section . it basically reminds me of putting bread in a blender with some water and blending it up will it blend . . that is not to say it is terribly bad . having cut my teeth on steel reserve and similar brews as a kid i was afraid this beer would take me back to that awful place . not so . the malts hit hard and the corn listed on the ingredients is nowhere to be found on my palate . mouthfeel is a but too rich and syrupy to handle . you probably wo n t find anyone drinking more than one of these . the alcohol content is unknown but it feels pretty strong after downing about half of it . to summarize i expected much worse and ended up finishing the whole oz bottle with a smile on my face . i ca n t say i could do that with most malt liquors .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a snifter . pours a deep honey gold with a light tan head of two fingers . head drops after a few minutes to nary a wisp . some lacing evident . aromas of earthy citrusy piny hops . there is likely some malt in there but you would n t know it from the smell . flavors of earthy piny hops hints of citrus . good level of bitterness . some sweet malt in the after flavor . mouthfeel is medium some sticky sweetness mouthcoating bitterness a slight pull at the back of the teeth . overall a very nice dipa . a little earthy . bitterness is subdued for the style . not a punch in the face but a light kiss .,taste,0.6,1
raspberry porter drank after a framboise to enhance the flavors . bottle provided by chris poured into a perfect pint glass . dark brown pour with a huge light tan head . excellent retention but no lacing at all . . . . the aroma is shockingly great tons of raspberries with chocolate reminds me a little of kre . combination works perfectly but a little on the sweeter side . the taste is so bad did n t see this coming . only light raspberries with tons of stale coffee and alcohol . bad over carbonation as well here . the taste kills this not worth trying as it does n t live up or stay true to a great aroma .,taste,0.4,0
oz . to tulip a small toasty brown head with limited staying power . pours ink black . s toasty malt at first . warm spices second . dark fruits as it settles into the nose . t smokey and bitter malt . peat . coffee hits a few seconds after first stip . coffee liqueur is there as well . finally i think it combines to a chocolate covered espresso bean . this is fantastic . m surprisingly the mouthfeel is lacking a bit . the coffee stays around which is neat but this is the only weak point of this for me . d i was a bit surprised at first what with the smoke peat . but after one i could n t wait to have another . this is great stuff .,taste,1.0,1
tasted on at the ginger man in nyc . gravity cask poured into a snifter . light cloudy carmel color . pin sized head with minimal lacing . vanilla coffee and charred wood aromas with some tree fruits coming through as well . definitely has a bourbon smell . buttery with hints of bitter chocolate and sour dough bread . plenty of sweetness but not syrupy . medium bodied and luscious . smooth and complex with american oak spice . well rounded flavor profile starts sweet then moves to spicy bitterness and finishes dry . remarkably balanced and drinkable for abv .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
a clear golden amber with a light head that leaves minimal lacing . s slight odor of raison corriander . very pleasent . t raisons with a bit of spice and a touch of acidity . i can barely taste the alcohol . there is a lot that keeps you interested when you taste this . m the beer is thin but does n t leave your mouth wanting . it is well balanced smooth drinker . i like it . d a pint british of this beer is probably enough for me for an night . this is a beer that i would deer for an hour or so to finish . great great beer . maybe the best winter ale i have had this year . i really enjoyed it .,taste,0.9,1
shared a growler with some ba s at my house before darklordday . served in a tulip pint . it s a nice color like a pretty standard pale ale ipa . the bee is pretty hazy yellowish gold with a thick white head . great retention . good lacing . so it looks great . aaaand now we fall apart . why does this smell like garlic . oh summit hops you say . well i m not a fan . they ruin this beer the summit hops . the other aromas are great hiding under the garlic are intense notes of grapefruit and even pineapple . light malt profile . this beer would be exceptional if it were n t for the garlic . the body is medium light with great carbonation and a decent bitter bite . the flavor would be very nice if it were n t for the summit . overall i ll pass on this one next time . glad to have tried it . .,taste,0.4,0
pours a black color with a thick brown head . the aroma is sensational as chocolate coffee roasted malts and some more chocolate are very strong on the nose . this first smell did get me ready for the chocolate overload here . the flavor is huge my first thought was a liquid chocolate candy bar . the chocolate is wonderful and the stout is well balanced on the malt and bitterness levels . by far the most flavorful chocolate beer i have ever consumed . the mouthfeel is thick and full bodied . subtle coffee and bitterness linger on the tongue behind the chocolate well into the aftertaste . the drinkability is knocked down a notch because after finishing the bomber bottle i felt like i ate the several whole chocolate bars and i had enough for this sitting . i consider this a chocolate meal .,taste,1.0,1
completely clear medium amber yellowish head that s composed of different bubble sizes but lasts at of an inch in height for almost a minute . laces in lots of spots . aroma is lightly buttery toffee with a hint of burnished leather . mouthfeel on the light side with adequate but struggling carbonation . starts briefly malty but quickly turns to an adhesive taste like the gum that seals envelopes with husky papery qualities and on odd astringency . more and more these flavors take hold almost contributing to a funkiness that does n t work for me . strikes me as a not very agreeable vienna lager in a number of ways . on the other hand it has better carbonation than a number of viking beers i ve tried lately .,taste,0.4,0
i ve been wanting to try this for a while now . poured from a er into a pint . appearance is a deep blackish burgundy with bright red hues . big finger caramel head settles to about a finger leaving some good lace behind . smell is lagery a tad on the bitter side but not hoppy per se . there are some mild hints of fruits indicative of cacade or another low alpha hop apples banana and mango all very subtle and nothing really special . taste is rich silky and buttery . deep caramel and molasses play off a complex array of subtle bitter notes and delicate fruity malts along with roasted oats barley and some citrusy booze twang . mouthfeel is decent but too oily leaving you with a sticky tongue . ironically this adds to the already stellar drinkability . my only real complaint is the oily mouthfeel on the tongue but the taste and drinkability more than compensate . also the taste seems to come together a lot as it warms so give it time . overall a pretty tasty brew . i de really like to try it on tap .,taste,0.9,1
eye candy dark amber with brown edges . fizzy white finger head . slow rising carbonation . nice retention and lacing . the nose knows light malt character with a slight berry like fruit to finish it off . tongueland medium malts up front . medium bitter middle that gradually transitioned into a floral finish . as it warmed the bitter really emerged . it was like a second coming . the bitter overtook the floral finish making esb stand out as this years best seasonal from saranac . bender factor a holiday sampler is always a good deal . esb is my new fav out of it . im soooo caramel portered out .,taste,0.8,1
a deep amber in color impressively clear with small bubbles floating lazily to the surface . s i was really expecting more here . only a few wisps of smoke and caramel are perceptible . t aaaah there it is . this brew is well attenuated and well smoked . caramel honey and praline go nose to nose with the iodine seaweed like smoke that i love . m light clean and tickling from the co . d this is a delicious rendition of their usual brew . definitly worth checking out if you re a fan of islay whiskey or smoked beers in general .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle sampled on the beach during my honeymoon in montego bay . i felt like doing a little beer tasting with all the jamaican lagers available at the resort . poured into a water glass similar to a goblet and sampled alongside red stripe and carib . looks golden but slightly darker than red stripe and carib . head actually sticks around for a bit not a bad start . the smell is much better than the two adjunct beers i compared it to . nothing offensive going on just some sweet malt and noble hops real rock tastes horrible imo . sweet malty and corn are the flavors all distinct without an underlying connection . the noble hops add a snap of bitterness . some metallic edges are noted . just a mess of a beer . mouthfeel is light bodied with decent carbonation . this was probably my least favorite beer because of the way the taste was a mess . i prefer carib by a landslide .,taste,0.4,0
appearance poured a crystal clear light yellow color . half finger bubbly white head with minimal retention . visible carbonation . no lacing . smell mild grassy malts . apple juice nose and not much else . taste sour bitter corn malts . mouthfeel thin to medium bodied with a big carbonation bite . very sour . drinkability the beer looks bad doesn t smell too bad but the taste is pretty bad . very bitter and sour without many redeeming qualities . buy again . no,taste,0.2,0
poured from a ml bottle into my chimay chalice appearance hazy golden color with a small white head that disappears fast . some lacing . smell light sweet malt hops apricot spice yeast taste light sweet malt hops apricot spice yeast good deal of bitterness to balance out the sweet malt and fruit flavors mouthfeel medium body crisp carbonation dry bitter finish drinkability pretty easy to drink but it does n t go down like water abv is well hidden overall i enjoy it . looking forward to the dubbel .,taste,1.0,1
draft at the rose and crown . amber body with a thin lasting head . herbal earthy aroma . a lot of caramel malt very clean american ale yeast profile . the hop nose is n t terribly impressive . palate is similar to the nose . caramel heavy up front with an herbal earthy citrus rind hop flavor . heavy mouthfeel a lot of caramel sweetness that clashes with the herbal hop flavors somewhat . plenty of bitterness in the finish but not as abrasive as a beer like hoptimum . signature sierra nevada here exactly what you d expect from them . not particularly enjoyable to me but not bad .,taste,0.7,1
smelled of coffee with a hint of something else . i thought that something else was citrusy so i thought of hops . the beer was pitch black but only had a slight head . a creamy consistency with lots of coffee flavor . i did n t pick up much malt but there was a pleasant warmth from the alcohol and slight raisin like taste to it . this is definitely a sipping beer given the alcohol level .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bomber into brandy snifter . f a bright garnet body with a small pink head that quickly vanishes leaving a ring of bubbles around the surface . wife says it looks like black cherry koolaid . would like to see a bigger head and a bit deeper color . s belgian yeast aromas at the forefront with a hint of funky sourness . the cherry scent comes through with just a hint of sweetness . nothing too out of the ordinary good or bad . t very faint cherry flavor and a very modest level of sour . seems like they were playing it safe . not much to say . a bit bland and not much aftertaste . m low carbonation and a light dry body . very mild sour pucker that can be felt on the tongue . d due in part to its safe flavor and light crisp mouth this lambic is very approachable . an entire bottle can vanish very quickly . o good introduction to what kriek should be rather than the artificial candy sweetness of another more well known brand . still a very bland offering that seems to want to please everyone and succeeds in pleasing very few .,taste,0.6,1
served from a bottle with a drink by date of sept of . has a nice appearance . looks similar to the boston lager . the head does not pour up as nice but is more dense than the lager . smells almost identical to the lager but i ve docked the score a little bit . that hop aroma is impressive for a lager but is not that impressive in an american ale . that is the biggest problem with this ale . it is a little average compared to sierra nevada or sweetwater but better than your standardly available american fair . the mouthfeel is good and heavy lots of carbonation on the tongue . finishes with some hop dryness . good but not great .,taste,0.6,1
fancy green glass pint bottle . with a pull tab cap . i ve never seen such a thing . i pulled the tab and the cap did n t come off cleanly had to pry it the rest of the way so it does n t seem to work too well . bizarre . anyway . purchased for . at hoosick beverages in troy ny . production date . . best by date . . . poured cold into a standard pint glass . clear yellow brew gives of white fizzy head settles immediately to practically nothing . smells like a macro pilsner . skunky saaz . but also seems to have a bit of malt behind it . taste is not as hoppy as it smells . instead it is dominated by an unappealing corny sweetness . not impressed . some hops and the sweetness in the finish . carbonation makes the mouthfeel crisp but i still get a slimy kind of sugar feeling from it . if i do n t think about it too much it s really not a bad lager . better than most american macros . this is a drinking beer not a tasting beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours a beautiful clear orange gold with inch head that falls to about inch leaving blobs of bubbles on my official dfh pint glass . if they made a hop based soda pop it would smell like this . the odor could easily be confused with sweaty socks too . i bought a case of this in december and drank two sixers in the first week and i remember this beer being rough and raw like chewing hops right off the vine . i ve had it cellaring for the last couple of months and opened a bottle tonight . the taste has definitely mellowed . or maybe i m remembering the burton baton from last night . the initial taste is mellow malt then a alcohol coated hoppiness takes over without destroying the tongue . mouthfeel is medium to light with the bubbles feeling a bit too big with the alcohol bite . this is easy to drink certainly more so than three months ago . i ll be trying it again in may to see if it mellows a bit more . i ve got track down a and see what i m missing .,taste,0.9,1
the fourth installment pours with the same incredible darkness as the other three and has about as much of a head as the first maybe only a bit more but you would n t know the difference after about seconds . the darkness is lovely but it looks lifeless almost . the smell is good burnt crusty bread hardwood ashe dark astringent coffee dark unsweetened chocolate all come to mind it smells like a stout cooked over an open wood flame then allowed to cool down but not quite as intense on the smoky note as i woul expect based on one too and tres in regards to their flavors . i think the smokiness here does a nice job enhancing the dark roastiness in all ways . and the very same goes for the taste . you come up with a heavy roast coffe with bread dunked into it and a tiny bit of the darkest burntest crusty bits of a slab of heavily smoked meat . then it kind of levels out with a nice chocolatey sweetness and finishes really quite clean . i expected the undercooked weenie taste that is usual in other smoked beers but if its here it s a well overcooked almost black weenie with some ashe on it . i m really liking this smoked stout. though it may be hard to tell it apart from some other equally as good unsmoked stouts i could be wrong though i do start to get a lingering smoky taste as i continue drinking . the body is kind of medium not as full as the others nice though but the carbonation comes on sharply stinging a bit as i swallow . overall though this is a great one . i mean of the four and for that matter about any american stout this one has the best everyday drinkability . i could see myself reaching for quite a few of these until the burnt wood caught up with me . that s thwe only real hindrance but if you like it if it brings back memories of making bbq over a live fire then you ll love it .,taste,0.9,1
straggler left in my friend s fridge . he did n t like it so he gave it to me . pours a black stout like color with some yeast clumps splashing in the end . the head is brown and forms a good ring of foam around the edge of my tulip glass with lace in the middle . the aroma has a belgian yeast character along with some roasty malts . i m guessing they were going for a belgian stout . the yeast provides a general belgian fruitiness along with some strange old mustiness to it . the malt contributes a slight chocolate to the nose . the first thing i thought was this beer tasted awful cold . so i did n t sip it for about an hour until it got to room temp . it s a little better but not great . malty and sweet with some roast . chocolate up front is good but the finish reminds me of stale chocolate . i think the belgian influence is just clouding things up . this beer just does n t taste fresh and that strange old mustiness is back from the aroma . the mouthfeel is slightly bubbly with a surprisingly full body . finish has a chalky dryness to it . i would n t want another one of these only because it just was n t very good which is funny because it s the only reason i m drinking this in the first place .,taste,0.4,0
large near white head . recedes to a dome . straw to gold color with a hint of green . it comes with a very faint haze . spotty lace . crisp golden malt aroma with a generous dash of floral hop at the end . very appealing . the flavor is extremely hoppy . i ca n t detect the malt up front but i do sense the alcohol level . quite unbalanced . aftertaste is bitter and lasts for over a minute . the body is appropriate if a little oily . this is a case of a beer made too extreme for my liking . i ve had other big pilsners but none of them had the overpowering bitterness that this one has . it s worthwhile to try if only for something that is rare .,taste,0.6,1
appearance milk chocolate head foamy black . minimal retention and lacing . nose a pungent black olive licorice charcole whisky . taste smokey black smoke like charcole ash whisky . notes very charred and smokey . not bbq smoke but black out of the fireplace smoke .,taste,0.7,1
a agressive pour into a tulip yields a hazy and vibrant yellow with barely any head . the carbonation that remains quickly disappears . my beer now resembles unfiltered lemonade a dark lemonade . s whoa super light citrus . grapefruit and passionfruit . there is a tiny bit of vanilla mixed in with a hint of coconut . no hop aroma that i can detect . all aromas are mellow and quite nice . t a water and slightly wheat flavored beginning gives way to a pina colada tasting brew that finishes clean and with the slightest of hop yet not enough to round out the mildly tart and fruity taste . m well carbed for the style allows the fruit to shine . really not into this one at all . maybe with a better yeast that added some nice esters and belgian qualities are needed . the beer really tastes like light wheat ale and watered down pina colada . not what i was expecting at all and while it is n t bad it just does nothing for me . if i was on the beach or at my buddies lake house then i may like it much more on a hot sunny day . the smell is damn good though .,taste,0.6,1
on tap in a oz glass at bodega on dark amber brown some cloudiness . poured a thin layer of short lived foam . ring on retention one solitary spot of lace . lots of hops in the nose . floral overtones with dense juicy citrus some pine . caramel a touch of brown sugar . smells an awful lot like an imperial red ale . tastes like a cross between an imperial red a barleywine . malts are more apparent toasted caramel brown sugar . maybe a slight hint of toffee but not much . dense resiny hops blending citrus pine tar . full bodied carbonation is moderately low just enough . gritty sticky sweet feel . mild alcohol heat . juicy hops caramel finish it out . drinkability is ok i guess . i find it too sweet . somewhat off kilter for the style seemingly flying mouflan is n t set on being a barleywine . overall it s alright but really weird . i have to dock it for style .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear coppery gold into a shaker pint . two generous fingers of foam form up with a pale yellow cast . smooth and pocky it settles down leaving impressive lacing all around . lots of beading from underneath make this quite a looker . the bottom bomber pour clouds up the glass considerably but the streams of bubbles sustain throughout . aroma wisps of grain and citrus appear among the classic belgian funkiness . taste some sweet light grain up front not much to it . the ensuing hoppiness is much like an assault . full bitterness extreme medicinals going on here . combining with the belgian yeasty funky taste this contains two of my least favorite flavors creating a synergy that will take all of my willpower and determination to endure . the swallow is unbelievably bitter dry and tasteless except for some orval like robitussin medicinal stuff . this may be a first from my pen but i prefer the funky belgian flavor to the hops . that s primarily because i am not liking the hops one iota but there it is . the finish is a brief respite from a host of tastes i m not digging but then i plunge in again . some solventy alcohol flavors as it warms which i d normally rail against but here i m trying to focus it . whew a tough bottle of beer to drink for me . to be fair as it warms the flavors do start to unfold a little . i m picking up some earthy grassy stuff at times . some more citrus would have made a big difference here the hops were just too raw harsh and unflavorful and pulled the rug out from under this beer . mouthfeel crisp somewhat smooth with a solid body . smoother still towards the end as some sediment is added to the mix . drinkability no i ca n t do this one again . much thanks to the good folks at hyde park w s for stocking this but it is not for me .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
i do not know hold old this bottle is but i saw it next to a black tulip that was in a oz bottle so at least two years perhaps more . since i loved the beer fresh and it is a larger beer i figured that age would treat this beer well . as it pours it looks as vibrant as ever burnt gold with a fluffy white head . the smell is . . . musty something dark and ancient with a powerful blast of alcohol . unfortunately the taste is a total and complete letdown . it is boozy and sour with nothing else going on . literally . it is like a sub par tripel . likewise the mouthfeel feels . . . thin . i remember it being rich and full before but this is like paper . yeah . if you are aging this beer . . . . uhhhh do n t . i trust the store where i bought it to have taken good care of it even if they took their sweet time selling it so i think it is just that this beer does n t age well . there is no shame in that fresh this beer is amazing . but drink em if you ve got em boys .,taste,0.4,0
pours a deep brown burnt caramel color with a a dk . cream colored head . when it dissipates it s hard to tell this beer apart from flat cola in a glass . the smell is great woody smoky pipe smoke . the taste is kind of similar with a hint of roasted dark fruits cherries figs . i also love the sweetness of this beer . it has that sticky quality that s great .,taste,1.0,1
brewed under the licence from insstadt brauerei . however the beer produced in ilzer is named differently from all other beers produced in passau . pours light brown with large and fizzy head that immediately dissipates leaving nothing no lacing as well . aroma is not very strong simple roasted malt . nothing exciting . taste is sweetish and quite watery malt with no aftertaste . it feels more like bland coke with tea than beer . i am very very disappointed in this beer ilzer could do better . it is no better than bad supermarket beers .,taste,0.3,0
. oz bottle a souvenir from working belgian beer fest poured into my brooklyn brewery tulip . petrus dubbel bruin ale pours a deep murky mahogany with some red highlights shining through . there s about a finger and a half of khaki colored head . head retention and lacing are both barely there . this is one of the less impressive belgians i ve seen . the nose has a little bit of clove and even less fruit . it s dominated by a rummy dark sugar sweetness . the flavor brings more of the same but that sweetness is even a bit more overbearing . there s also a bit of out of place bitterness present and to be honest this beer reminds me more of a cola than a beer . the body is just a touch too full and the carbonation a little bit dull but they re both pretty close . i may have to go pick up some ommegang abbey ale or chimay rouge soon because between this and a soon to be reviewed st. vincent s dubbel i ve had a mini run of the worst dubbels i ve ever had .,taste,0.3,0
pours a hazy golden color with amber traces and a two finger frothy head that settles to a one finger head . very good amount of lacing throughout . the smell i pick up are floral and biscuit like with hints of grapefruit . smells delicious . the taste is sweet with a malty bitterness . a complete refreshment . body is very smooth and then becomes chewy after lingering in your glass . overall a very nice ipa . the bitterness is not overpowering and is well balanced but i like my ipa s with more of a bitter kick .,taste,0.6,1
this beer was disappointing on many levels . magic hat has been marketed really aggressively in our area over the past year and i d resisted the recommendations of friends and well wishers because the packaging looked hokey to me and i generally avoid pale ales whose bottles say not quite ipa and infused with the essence of apricot . against my better judgment i ordered one last night and was summarily unimpressed actually a little disgusted . while the beer poured nicely and looks pretty enough cloudy and coppery it poured with absolutely no head . its smell was unremarkable especially for an ipa supposedly infused with fruit . the beer tastes bland and watery with just a hint of an edge of disgusting rancid fruitiness it completely lacks any of the bitterness or hoppiness that would qualify it as even a pseudo ipa . other reviewers here have mentioned a soapy or dishwater like taste and i d have to agree . the magic hat hefeweizen has this in droves as well .,taste,0.3,0
black pour with a dense tan head . deep roast and dark chocolate with nice notes of dark fruit and big boozy bourbon . rich chocolate flavor with hints of espresso brown sugar and smoky bourbon . the palate is a little thin with lots of carbonation and a hot finish .,taste,0.9,1
cheers to my th review after about year or so reviewing . ruedrich s red seal ale north coast brewing co . style american amber red ale abv . bottle gt pint glass e street week of a boldy hoppy amber unique twist on the style it s been a year since i tried this brew and it s better across the board for all catergories iirc see my previous on tap review . . . . . appearance is light copper in color . aroma smell is hop forward with a pine profile . taste is bold hoppy ness for an amber has more citrus hoppy ness than the aorma suggests on a nice solid amber maltlyness in backbone . mf body is medium with high carbonation . drinkability is high for the style as i like the boldly hopped twist on the style . . in drinkability for my preference but it s more like a . according to the style .,taste,0.7,1
this beer pours a clear redish brown color with a tan head . the head fades slowly leaving a big lace . this beer smells of sweet caramel malt . i dont smell much in the way of hops . i usually enjoy a red ale with a stronger hop presence . it has a slight grassy hop aroma . this beer pretty much tastes like it smells . a very mild hop flavor is there . mostly i taste the sweet caramel malt . this beer is medium bodied . it goes down smooth leaving a toasted malt aftertaste . it leaves a sweet aftertaste as well . this beer would probably make a good session beer . abv is not over the top and the flavor is mild . overall this is a decent beer . i dont think it is world class but definately not sub standard . i have had it many times and will enjoy it again .,taste,0.6,1
a yellow golden color s smells of hops and grain . t bland nothing special . d light goes down smooth almost like water . this is a very light beer . it reminds me of some of our average american commercial beers . nothing special very boring beer . i will not have this again .,taste,0.4,0
this is a very attractive beer coming off the tap with a medium sized and very creamy head sitting atop blackness . it s leaving a bunch of good lace behind as well . the smell was fairly subdued and contained nothing but malt . the taste had a bit of an odd chemical effect but was still pretty good . it feels sharply dry in the mouth and is very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
the great american party beer . great for drinking games such as beer pong flip cup . it is a very light amber color . it is clear and fizzy . it has a slightly sour aftertaste . i ve drank countless stones mainly because . for a pack provides quick fuel for a party . i would n t recommend it to anybody that wants to enjoy a beer although if your intention is getting drunk and using the beer for beer bongs or shotguns you have your ammo .,taste,0.3,0
received a nice pint from my server . appearance looks like the usual guinness which is gorgeous . dark black color with a very creamy white head . mild carbonation clung to the side of the glass . this looked great . smell light roasted malt character as compared to standard guinness . nice small sweet notes on the nose . taste unfortunately a big let down . i really hate to do this to the company but the flavor department did n t show up to work apparently . tastes like guinness was mixed with budweiser . starts out like a smooth guinness with decent roasted malt but it appears faint as you get more water and what tastes to be lager mixed in . mouthfeel guinness is n t overly heavy but this one felt very watery . dark beer does n t need to be heavy but compared to how much of a treat guinness can be on tap i was less than impressed with this . drinkability a couple of these can go down easy and i did n t have any trouble getting through my pint . my question comes to be would i really want to session this and unfortunately the answer is no . final thoughts large let down from a th anniversary beer . the taste reminds me mostly of watered down guinness . i love the original a lot and i would recommend that over this as it is a well crafted irish stout . good idea from guinness and new brews are always welcome but i will spend my money on the original .,taste,0.4,0
two and a half finger thick tan head . retention lasts forever . body is dark ruby red as well as copper in color . aroma is mild with maple and cherry . taste is rich with dark chocolate cherries and a hint of cinnamon . mf is prickly carbonation slightly dry and warm alcohol finish . drinkability is well above par and is a desert in itself . the brew is complex and warming .,taste,1.0,1
oz black wax dipped bottle . vigorous pour yields of off white head bright copper body with orange tinge . smells of candied cherry cotton candy malt sugar and honey and something fruity that i want to call pineapple some alcohol booziness . taste is candy cherry citrus harsh biting pine boozy and fruity with a slight alcohol warmth . something like the taste of leather or campfire is popping up as well . body is medium with medium low carbonation . this bwine is far too young at this age and will need some time to mellow . i have another to try in a year let s see if it gets better then . there is potential for this but it is yet far too immature for the immediate future .,taste,0.4,0
not sure i m reviewing the correct beer here but since the label reads traditional bock not famous bock i m goin with it . a very nice deep dark chestnut color with a big light tan head that settles quickly . s aroma is that house brand off sweet smell that all berghoff beers seem to carry . not bad just not typical of most beers . t same off sweet maltiness characteristic of the berghoff line finishes astringent or metallic . where are people finding toasty in this just not there . m syrupy mouth feel with a light medium body . d eh . i d have one but think about something else next . is this the beghoff dark with a different label .,taste,0.4,0
appearance dark black finish with a very thin cream colored head . smell a very full chocolate malt smell along with a slight hint of the chinook hops . the aroma finishes with slight yeast hint . taste for me this is a very good tasting porter . it is more on the chocolate side than being a heavy roasted malt . the hop character is there just enough to ad a slight bitterness that flows well with the chocolate . overall no doubt that i would buy this beer again . it is not something i can drink more than a few of good beer for a nice social setting .,taste,0.8,1
a amber color with nice carbination and bubbles . the thing that stuck out to me was the stubborn and resiliant head on this beer s i smelled the yeast strongly in this beer . it was joined by alchohol and some fruity citrus notes . t the best part of this dark belgium . this beer is so complex . at first i tasted fruit and malt . then the beer was tart and peppery . the hoppiness of this beer made it well rounded and made each sip a different experience . m very crisp beer and rather refreshing considering its heavy nature . d this is a very drinkable beer then why did you give it a . . because i feel this beer is so complex that you need to drink it slow and think about the sips . enjoy this but do not over do your palat .,taste,1.0,1
the beer tends to rush out of the bottle indicating good carbonation . the westmalle chalice is at hand so nothing is wasted . hazy golden orange topped by creamy firm head that dissipates slowly . the resistant lace uniformly slides down the glass walls hardly being broken into patches . hay yeast and bread alcohol noticeable but not as evident as with many other examples of the style . peach banana honey ish sweet malt citrus peel with light addition of clove all followed by peppery bites like myriads of tiny piranhas are grazing on the fleshy tongual substratum . ends with hoppy bitterness to diminish spiced fruity sweetness . somewhat alcoholic finish . creamy mouthfeel . great . could drink a couple but it s not a beer to spend a night with . a world classic anyway and one of my all time favorites .,taste,1.0,1
poured a large head which died down quickly . an attractive glassy dark burgundy color leaving very little lace during the drinking . smell is primarily malt very dominant and while no other characteristics have a chance to come through the malt smell is one of the most complex in memory . it s a treat just to get a whiff of this one . malt is also dominant in the flavor but also gives off black licorice and chocolate characteristics with a nice honey aftertaste . hangs well in the mouth with a mild candy like tang full and thick rich and sweet . this beer is super rich being built mostly on malt malt and more malt so it s best as a dessert beer . it s absolutely delicious but for people outside germany s black forest region good luck finding it .,taste,1.0,1
a dark reddish brown with a tine white head . small amount of lacing . s nutty caramel malty english hop aroma toffee . milk chocolate . wonderful aroma . t very nutty with caramel flavors . yeasty biscuity bready toasty . lots of malt complexity . brown malt . taste chocolate milk for some reason . subtle english hop character towards the end and hop residue on lips . mf low moderate carbonation . smooth . d a very aromatic and flavorful beer . i enjoyed it .,taste,0.7,1
a a good deal of orange showing through but dark through the center of the glass . white head falls very quickly to nearly nothing . mildly cloudy as opposed to clear . s has most of the usual bock sweet smell however it seems a bit more grounded than the typical double probably due to the oak . t mild doppelbock flavor with about half of the expected super sweet feel they have . noticeable caramel taste . the oak seems to ground this well . m light coating but you can feel it on your teeth . very mild tingle on sides of tongue . d due to the lack of the over the top sweetness of the usual doppelbock and the grounding of the oak i could drink this as my all nighter .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at brit s british style pub in minneapolis june . thick creamy head lacing throughout finish . flavorful thin and very smooth . highly drinkable and just a good beer something different and definitely hits the spot on a warm sunny day cheers .,taste,0.7,1
a cloudy brown with a small head and no lacing . s strong cloves over banana esters with some powerful caramel malt . a touch of cherries and white pepper . t faint bananas and cloves with a powerful caramel malt . mild alcohol and a dry malty finish with some fainter grassy hay more accuurately hops . a bit of peppery alcohol in the finish . m smooth thick a very faint alcohol burn superficially refreshing but it is drying overall . d alright . the alcohol is a bit intense . i will probably have it again bu only because the imp stout is gone . . .,taste,0.7,1
appearance loved the min growler flip top bottle with the subtly classy blue label . it poured a rich deep red with an average head into the free pilsner glass accompanying this beer . smell this beer had a spicy roasted malt and carmel aroma noticeable feet from the glass . taste not sure if this one is misclassified but this definitely has a more bock quality rather than marzen . the taste is exceptional if it were a doppelbock and so so if you re in the mood for a true oktoberfest . roasted malt and toffee dominate with a hint of sweetness . mouthfeel my only issue with this beer . definitely not what i was expecting . not nearly as smooth and full bodied as the flavor would suggest . it had a thin watery feel more reminiscent of a pilsner than an oktoberfest . drinkability overall a very good beer with an odd marriage of characteristics . the combination of full rich flavor and light body make this one exceptionally chuggable .,taste,0.9,1
i find myself enjoying monks uncle more and more every time i drink it . poured from a oz into a schnifter . a light amberish gold color that has a generous head that disappears very quickly and leaves almost no lacing . the aroma is basically whats expected from the style a sweet and malty smell all the way through . i cant identify what makes the taste special which might be a part of its allure . strong sweet and not too overpowering . the booze shows up a fair bit in the aftertaste but is nothing too out of control . mouthfeel is the typical sticky mouthed cheek raising palate blast that i usually expect from the style . drinkability is very high for me as i live on a small budget . the pike beers are very affordable for the quality of beer contained within . this is fast becoming one of my go to bombers . a must try for tripel fans,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
i had a bottle of this and it s a decent malty ale but i was a little disappointed . it was brown with a slight head that dissipated quickly . it had a nutty scent but somewhat stale . very alcohol tasting to be honest and lots of bite . too much bite . it is too strong in my opinion not enough balance .,taste,0.7,1
i reluctantly tried this beer because some friends went out and bought it and there was nothing else . the color was light straw yellow with a medium head . the aroma smelled of nothing really with a hint of adjuncts . the taste was almost non existant with a light malt corn taste . the mouthfeel was big surprise light with a medium high carbonation . i honestly would n t drink this beer ever again but i suppose if you re a college student who is trying to get smashed for cheap this would be a great choice .,taste,0.2,0
dark copper hue and very clear . persistent white head . citrusy cascade hop nose smells dry hopped . light in body . moderate hop bitterness for style . very clean all around in flavor . the hop bitterness dominates since malt sweetness is fairly low . quite bitter for an amber it tastes more like a pale than their actual pale . finishes dry and refreshingly bitter . perhaps the hoppiest amber i ve had .,taste,0.6,1
a clear light amber orange with a moderate sized creamy off white head that dissipates to a small bubbly covering . a sweet german malts . sortof bready . t sweet malt flavor complemented with toasted malts . finishes dry and leaves a very slight bitter aftertaste . m medium body with moderate light body . d i really enjoyed this a great american oktoberfest .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to tcgoalie for this beer . pours a cherry wood tinged brown with a little light tan head that has decent staying power but leaves poor lace . the aroma is both malty and earthy . it has some nice toasted bread and toffee notes that combine with earthy herbal hops to create a classic aroma . the flavor is malt forward but with plenty brown sugar toffee and toasted nutty character . dry herbal hops are also present . the mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and the finish is equally thin though fairly well balanced . the herbal hops really linger on the tongue and i find myself wishing the malt was hanging around as well . this is not the most compelling short s beer i have ever had but it is still a quality product .,taste,0.8,1
i know sam adams is now considered a mainstream beer but i like it anyway . pretty amber color and frothy head . nice amount of lacing too . the aroma stands out for a mass produced beer prominent hallertau hop aroma and a touch of maltiness . nicely balanced taste with decent hopiness malt caramel and bitterness . easily drinkable beer . i had sworn off sam adams after their nut case spokesman koch pulled one of his idiotic promotions with a couple of shock jocks in new york radio . i have forgiven and drink the beer again . also my best friend s daughter is now a chemist employed by the boston brewing co. she reports that koch is just a lush and no longer has much to do with the brewing operation .,taste,0.7,1
original rating date october pours dark clear red thin to middle sized head that dissipates quickly . looking diagonally into this beer it s red as mars . nice looking brew thanks to the color . syrupy sugary slightly alcoholic malty aroma . taste . syrupy caramel malt a bit of breadiness a tad alcoholic . tingly carbonation slightly watery but not drastically so . solid solid effort . thumbs up .,taste,0.8,1
organic beer . why not . hoping this will be good that way i can drink it and save our endocrine systems . very light but hazy yellow . thin white head and lots of bubbles . nose is grain and old moldy corn . musty like a barn . taste is mild and pleasant grains and a funky hoppy ending maybe with some anise . . mouthfeel is very thin drinkability is average .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a glass if this were not called an ipa it might be a better beer . imagine if you will okanagan spring not so special pale er ale . or how about okanagan spring not worth mentioning generic lager . there is nothing worth noting here . looks like your average seen in a movie scene beer served in a glass . clear deep yellow fizzy and white headed . smells like . put the together and tell me which one is which by scent . i dare you . hops.where are you disappointing lack of hops . i think this is the least hoppy of all of their lighter beers . and this is the ipa . typical ok spring malts and yeast . refreshing light beer flavour . not a bad beer at all . this simply is not an ipa and i ca n t get past that . medium carbonation and light finish but slight metalic quality making it not a great session beer . not a bad lager but worst ipa ever shame on you osb,taste,0.4,0
have had this times now . the first time was at the moan dove in amherst ma . for this review i purchased a few bottles at table vine in northampton ma . after already opening the bottle i noted the the best before marks seem to indicate january . pours a murky with yeast light caramel with a modest foamy head . nose is spicy butterscotch and caramel with hints of bready fruit . very appealing to smell and rather unique amongst beers . taste is deep creamy butterscotch with warming alcohol notes and a spicy edge to it . overall impression is robust and smooth . the aftertaste is a nice lingering butterscotch with hints of spicy bitterness that lingers on the palate . mouthfeel is incredible . perhaps a mental trick caused by low carbonation combined with the butterscotch flavor but this just feels great in the mouth . drinkability suffered somewhat with this sample . it did n t seem as crisp as i recall past samples being . this could be a result of the batch being a bit past its prime and i ll definitely be keeping an eye out for a fresher sample to re review . overall this beer made a heck of an impression on me from the very first moment i tried it . it s jumped right up into my list of personal favorites . now i just need to find it a bit fresher . wyll,taste,1.0,1
a golden yellow with a huge chunky white head . excellent retention ang big chunky lace up and down the glass . beautiful beer . s very yeasty aroma with a peppery backing to it . smells alot like a typical wit and is lacking some of the sourness you expect in a saison . t light sweet initially quickly matched by a peppery tartness . very spicy compared to other saisons i have head . the yeast is also very noticeable in this one . finishes with a light tartness but nothing that would be mouth puckering . m d very light feel in the mouth . good carbonation and very easy drinking . little bit of a let down here . not a bad beer just not a good saison .,taste,0.6,1
pours an opaque black color with large dark tan head that recedes at a moderate rate with good lacing . super strong coffee smell that s about the only thing one could possibly notice . taste is much the same . super smooth breakfasty stout like . absolutely fantastic brew . . . medium to full bodied with a creamy texture . long flavor duration with so much coffee flavor it s almost unreal . this brew is a must try .,taste,1.0,1
the great dane has a special treat for this st. pattys day in the form of ojuniors nitro irish ale . comparable to caffreys this one is spot on with the look and feel but a little lacking in terms of flavor . pours as expected a bright and translucent red copper with a brilliant dense and everlasting dollop of beige cream . the waitress told me that this has become her favorite beer so im anxious to give it a go . initially i dont smell a thing in the nose and after clearing my sinuses i can just faintly make out a touch of something floral and a bit of caramel . still im wanting more . the first sip is wonderfully creamy slightly toasty and just ever so subtly sour . it seems to have some of the characteristics and feel of an english bitter . it does however leave an unappreciated carnation nondairy creamer like powder on the palate in the after taste . drinkability is this beers top aspect . it is one of the smoothest beers ive had at the dane . i am immensely impressed with the overall feel and ease of drinking . it coats the throat marvelously on the way down and an assumed low abv makes it quite sessionable . while i would like a bit more flavor i cant help but admire the dane for the parts of the beer that they got right .,taste,0.6,1
pours like cola overdose of brown suds all . the head sticks around like an ice cream float . vanilla is my favorite . burnt molasses toffee lots of rich butter all in the first few deep breaths . a bitter bite twang that turns salty sweet all in one mouthful . heavy in taste but nothing close to it in body . it goes down quite light much less then my nose expected . lightly carbonated as well . all the flavor compacted into this bottle made it an enjoyable experience but one that left me with a bit of a headache . if this is right up your alley then you ll have to go out buy another mix pack because there s only two bottles in here .,taste,0.9,1
oz from wasatch as an extra in a trade . big thanks . poured into my new belgium snifter . aggressive pour produced a head atop a crystal clear amber brew . . a very suprising amount of lacing. woo hoo . aroma is hoppy citrus and a little bit less caramel malts . . sorta husky grains with a smidge of toastiness . flavor is big on the toasted grains victory . . suprisingly larger malt profile than expected. hops come into play mid palate with a shotgun of earth . but quickly die off to more of a nutty finish . with a long lingering toasted biscuit finish . off the wall berry finish as it warms . i have to be honest i never expect too much from organic brews. there are just too many restrains on ingredients. and. over the years i really have not expected too much from many utah beers . but in the last few years the utah breweries have really made good with what they can do . this is a very good beer and to make it organic makes it better in my mind .,taste,0.9,1
bomber pour in a tulip a brown black no head or lacing s burnt coffee beans and molasses . not bad though . t pungent dark chocolate booze gt a little musk gt vanilla added to the chocolate gt same on finish . m pretty heavy decent carb . good for the style d a bit hot not horribly so though .,taste,0.9,1
a this is a nice light golden color with a low white head s smell of various spices give the beer a nice aroma t i did not care for the taste it was a little strong with to many flavors to really really enjoy m good feel to the beer not to light or heavy d if you like belgian style beers this would be a good one to drink for a while but if not this might be one that you just have to experience for yourself and have one,taste,0.4,0
this had the potential it coulda been a contender . unfortunately upon cap poppage i noticed there was little life in it . on the pour no head whatsoever . a second pour with a different glass got me a minimal head . it had a nice ruby dark color to it but lacked carbonation completely . looked like a red wine . aroma was really really sweet . toffee figs plums molasses and alcohol were all that i got . is this a scotch ale or a dubbel . taste had much less sweetness but still had notes reminiscent of wine . figs were most dominant . a chewy body held up a drier malty flavor . finish was alcohol and a little stinging . it was actually quite enjoyable and had a lot of potential . but where s the smoky flavor the hops were minimal and the lack of carbonation was quite upsetting esp . for the price . . good beer but a bit of a letdown .,taste,0.8,1
pours dark amber beautiful finger off white sticky head great retention left a thick lace while drinking . pine candied lemon peel i think i smell the rye but that could be my imagination . harsh bitterness up front lemon and almost a grape fruit flavor the bitterness lingers well into the finish malty finish good sweetness on the finish too on another note i would never expect this to be an abv beer the alcohol is very well masked by the flavors . light in body almost thin the carbonation is nice a little light though . very drinkable super flavorful smooth beer to bad it only comes in packs,taste,0.9,1
almost as light in color as mich ultra but not quite . crystal clear and good stickiness in head although it lacks retention . herbal grassy grain husk aroma with some sweet worty notes . pleasantly surprised by the flavor kinda close to beer . finish is a bit astringent and like carbon dioxide . feel is wonderful even compared to real beers . extremely smooth soothing bubbles light body . a nice surprise for a n a .,taste,0.6,1
super pumped to be getting this in a growler and it makes me just that much more excited for the bottles to be hitting the shelves again next month . pour is from the growler to a snifter this is my second opportunity to review this fine stout from different containers . appearance just like the name suggests this beer is pitch black and the body is entirely opaque starts with a finger dark tan head that looks creamy but fades to nothing in a matter of moments no real lacing to speak of at all either . smell quite potent and robust lots of deep and dark bittersweet chocolate scents that are slightly syrupy and lots of burnt roasted coffee ground aspects there is also a light and slightly earthy bitter hoppiness lingering around in the nose as well . taste outstanding much like the smell . tons of those deep and dark roasted and toasted malts combine with that bittersweet baker s chocolate backed up with a very slight earthy hoppiness and a faint flavor of alcohol way in the back yet still very well blended slight flavors of vanilla and wood as it warms . mouthfeel mouthfeel could be just a little thicker but it s very smooth and creamy overall carbonation is soft and allows the the body that fluid creaminess and it leaves a firm and solid stickiness all over the mouth the belly is left quite warm from the abv . drinkability easily my favorite overall ris and i m so excited for this time of year as i ll be able to add to my vertical of it amazing flavors and smells from my go to brewery since getting back east that create the perfect cold winter night brew . thank you glbc thank you .,taste,1.0,1
i had heard about this beer a lot of ba . people talk about how it tastes just like a pumpkin pie . i did n t understand . then i had a bottle today . it smells and tastes like the pie except that it is not overwhelmingly sweet . you get the crust the pumpkin and some hopping activity to add alcohol quality to this beer . this is a very cool experience . i thought i bought two bottles and i am sad now . because i realize that this was my only bottle . and . i ca n t drive to find another bottle after finishing this bottle .,taste,1.0,1
appearance as you would expect from a guinness it pours near black . despite the widget this beer is a challenge to make it look like an on tap guinness . the head is there but only slightly . there is little to none of that classic guinness layering effect . what little head there is remains as you drink . smell smells like a guinness . little to no difference when compared to on tap . taste the taste really disappointed me . i would compare it to cold water mixed with a flat cola . what is there is gone in seconds no lasting appeal . mouthfeel sure it has some body to it but does n t compare to on tap guinness . the widget tends to do the job by keeping it pretty smooth . drinkability i expected much more from this . it just does n t live up to the guinness name . i d say spend the extra money for guinness on tap .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a black brown with a huge light tan head s a nice chocolate presence with coffee in the background and an assertive sweet creamyness t the coffee and sweetness becomes much more apparent with very little hop presence which lets the more bitter malt flavors balance which the cream very good i d much rather have this than a coffee with cream and sugar in the mourning m medium body with a slightly too agressive carbonation i feel if it was a bit more reserved it would take the smoothness to the next level d this is a very satisfying beer it has a good taste and great balance and could easily be enjoyed through the night,taste,0.9,1
de dolle dulle teve special reserva oz bottle moderate pour in a tulip glass . bottled enjoyed . poured a hazy amber with a big fizzy white somewhat diminishing head . smelt of tres strong apple cider sherry biscuity malt butterscotch . it s kind of like a caramel apple in a way . flavor was upfront strong sherry and apple cider bitterness and moderate sweet bread and caramel and sour apple followed by a strong bitter woody taste oak . and pungent mossy mushroomy smell with light sweet and sour apple compote with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and allspice on a long palate was medium bodied oily scarce but stinging carbonation strongly alcoholic and moderately astringent . overall the odor took over the room when i poured it . awesome . once you get past the alcohol flavors were intense and jammed packed with beautiful complex flavors . a good marriage of strong cider and malt flavors .,taste,0.8,1
sampled on pours a big foamy mess pretty typical for bottles of arbor brewing . a very thick off white head sits on top of a very cloudy deep amber . smell is thin malt a weird sourness and reminds me of the last arbor brewing i had . taste is fizzy gross cigarette smoke a little sour . a disgusting mess . mouthfeel is terrible it seems to fizz and fill up your mouth . drinkability is as poor as it gets . overall one of the shittiest beers i ve ever had . it does n t have even one redeeming quality . another brewery i m done with .,taste,0.4,0
bomber has an un obscured crown so i can see that this is a three floyds beer . the instructions are to pour into a pilsner glass . i m already thinking gorch fock based on that info alone . i did n t own a pilsner glass so i ran over to the dollar general to pick one up . a made in america ounce glass for a buck . not too shabby . this pours clear straw yellow with a big snow white bready head . big frothy bubbles recede to absolutely zero cap and no lacing is present . i m convinced at this point that this is indeed gorch fock so i m going to proceed with the rest of my review under that pretense . smell is light citrus herbs and a little wheaties cereal . it smells surprisingly similar to the bottle of home brew i had this morning . taste is lightly tart banana sweet grains herbal and minimal green hops . mouthfeel is thin and scrubbing carbonation . this finishes clean and refreshing . i cooked up some chicken parmesan for dinner to pair with this expecting gorch fock . it paired fantastically . what a spectacular lager . torn envelope reveals what i already suspected . time to cross this one off my wants . this might just be one of the best i ve had of the style . thanks jamnes .,taste,0.7,1
this beer pours a deep woodsy red color that reminds me of tree resin . the head was light with tight small foam that exists now only as a ring at the edges . the carbonation seems to be struggling to reach the top of this thick ass beer . the smell is . grapefruit hops and pine resin and also an earthier smell . something like maple syrup or molasses as well . glug glug glug the flavor is big big big on the hops with a roasted and earthy malt underneath . the flavor has herbs molasses dark pitted fruits like cherries and perhaps a plum flavor . .also a bit of something like dirt which is n t bad but seems to come along the herbal flavor . the end has a bit of a boozy burn and the aftertaste has all the breadiness that malt comes with that s nearly impossible to taste anywhere but the aftertaste . the mouth feel is thick and heavy a sipper for sure .,taste,0.9,1
peachy amber in hue with a suggestion of copper the color is typical of an ipa and yet lighter and oddly clear . smallish white head at the apex the foam was only a half finger tall . the bubbles fell quickly to a soapy and short lived cap . after a few more moments the middle was naked . there was noticeable but spotty subsequent lacing . overall the appearance was quite average . the nose doesnt smell like a dipa . sort of fruity with hints of marshmallows flowers and candy like sweetness . vaguely hoppy most pale ales are hoppier than this . there is nothing about the nose that is noteworthy positively speaking anyway . i am not sure of the age of this bottle i havent owned it more than a few months or so i think . there is no way a dipa should smell like this even after two years . hell i have had old ipas that were still hoppy . i dont know what to think . anyway the nose isnt inviting . boring . while not hoppy flavor wise the palate is moderately bitter and yet this is a fairly sweet beer . it is quite sugary with notes of toffee and caramel . orchard fruitiness apples pears figs and maybe some dates i like the fruitiness quite a bit . cheesy hop flavors a sign of old age . a sign of a crappy dipa . maybe crappy isnt the right word but there is something in that flavor that bothers me . the palate is bitter and sweet fruity and cheesy with hints of alcohol heat . solely based on taste not in regards to style i like this beer . it is unique . it is tasty . but for a dipa it is a major dud . medium in body low carbonation the mouthfeel is smooth and pleasant . agreeable . is this beer supposed to smell like this . taste like this . i cant imagine so . in some ways this beer is boring and odd . and yet in some ways this beer is tasty and enjoyable . my scores reflect what i taste and how i responded to it . if i scored this solely based on what a dipa is supposed to taste like this beer would have one shitty review . while i liked it i cant imagine me seeking this out to drink again . this dipa further dulls the luster of sprechers beers . nevertheless thanks bill for the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
i picked up a bottle of north peak s darkangel a couple weeks ago for . at the lager mill . so far i have i liked every beer that i have had from north peak it seems that all of the beers i have had from them have all been pretty hoppy so i am interested to see what they can do with a cherry porter so let s see how it goes . it has a bottled on date of october . poured from a stubby brown oz bottle into a pint glass . a this beer has the classic north peak logo that gives it that old school look only difference is that it is a dark red color and has an angel in the middle of it . it poured a pretty dark ruby read color with two fingers worth of light tan head that died down to a thin layer that stayed till the end . s the first thing i pick up in the aroma is the roasted dark malts that impart a nice milk chocolate aroma mixed with some slightly tart red cherry s to make an aroma similar to a chocolate covered cherry . i also pick up a slight amount of earthy hops at the end that help balance out the chocolate covered cherry aroma . t the first thing that i pick up in the flavor is the cherry which is much lighter then i expected and it tastes like some slightly tart cherry juice . next comes the dark roasted malts that have a typical coffee and chocolate like porter taste but there is also a weird metallic flavor with it that tastes a little off . the hops stick out a good deal in this brew and impart a pretty noticeable earthy flavor . there s a little too much hops in this beer more then you would find in most porters and the metallic taste should n t be there . m somewhat smooth on the light side of being medium bodied and it had a good medium amount of carbonation . this beer needs to have it s body bumped up to medium . overall i thought this was a pretty average american porter . north peak knows what to do when it comes to the hoppy beers but with this porter it seems like there is still a lot of tweaking to be done . the cherry aspect of this beer did n t stick out as much as i would like and it tasted more like some slightly tart cherry juice . it also had too much hops for the style and an off putting metallic taste . it did go down smooth and have pretty good drinkability . but the flavors are a little off and are n t good enough to hold my attention and make me want to drink more than one . what i liked most about this beer was the aroma it was pretty nice and smelled pretty similar to a chocolate covered cherry . what i liked least about this beer was the the off flavors and it s thin body this beer needs a good amount of work to hold it s own against other cherry porters . i am glad i tried it but i do n t think i will be buying this beer again it just did n t do it for me . i do n t think i would recommend this beer to people there is just too much wrong with it . this the first brew from north peak that i have been disappointed with they can do some great things with hops but with this beer they did n t prove that they are that versatile i do n t really see how the brewer could drink this and think this is what a cherry porter should taste like cause it s not . so far this is my least favorite brew from north peak and my least favorite cherry porter this beer is almost as bad as atwater s cherry stout . this beer is no where near as good as short s black cherry porter,taste,0.4,0
at the inimitable brickskellar deep dark amber brown with a coating head that fizzles from the alcohol . slight diacetyl nose with brown sugar . more brown sugar and caramel with a roastednuttiness . i could taste the alcohol but not many . brews are able to hide it whatever heat is masked compensated by huge maltiness . virtually undetectable hops but the malt sweetness is n t overwhelming so they must be doing their job another couple of these and someone s skull would have been split exactly who no one will know,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured in a snifter . pour a deep golden color much darker than the minute ipa no head or lacing to speak of on this . it s very sweet on the nose with almost no hoppiness to it . a little suprising but at abv . do n t expect anything . taste is crazy obviously very strong more like a desert wine han a beer . no hop to it at all which is a bit sad because the alcohol covers it all up and just dominates . it s very sweet and syrupy . drinkability is so low because it s so strong . one is plenty . i split mine with a friend . you should do the same .,taste,0.7,1
v. bright with a copper to pale yellow fade . well carbonated and clear this is begging me for a pull . boring . this does n t even do a pale justice . thin watery and down right uninspired . this is a lifeless beer and is probably a corona guy s wetdream as he s thinking he found the next new belgium replacement . this would be good when you want to drink a beer but are n t particularly in the mood to taste it . crisp easy drinking much like a soda or tonic water .,taste,0.4,0
a color is nice golden with amber hues . not much head or lacing to speak of . what was dissipates very quickly . s heavy heavy on the lemon and peppercorns . they actually truly dominate and i like the variation of the style by adding the peppercorn . i guess if you really dig you can find the orange zest hidden and the spices also do the same at least on the nose . the more i sniff the more i just feel overwhelmed by pepper . im rating high because its refreshing to find something a little different that actually works . t all of the above but the pepper backs up ever so slightly and the orange actually pulls through a little more . im not sure if i actually like the way it tastes but again i have to admit its interesting and will score well again . i like the fact that the citrus is more up front on the palate . m its zestiness is refreshing and potent at the same time . the part i like is the little bit of heat the peppercorns give it in the back of my throat but overall its a little on the flat side . d it gets a little easier to drink after a while when my palate gets used to the peppercorns . pretty enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
poured into pint glass . a hazy orange with a finger of fluffy white head that has good longevity . s fruit citrus grapefruit orange zest and some light caramel malt . i m getting some woodsy aromas as well . not quite fully piney like the bridgeport ipa but . herbal . t m oh yikes . way way way way too phenolic . malt and fruit suggested by the nose get totally overwhelmed by a pronounced flavor of band aids . extremely unpleasant and somewhat greasy on the palate . i can tell that there s fruit in here and i can sense the maltiness but they both lose to the band aids . d i drank most of the first pint but poured the rest of my bomber down the drain . ruination was a great beer but this one . not so much .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle . best enjoyed before january . clear mustard gold body . small wispy off white head . not much lacing . banana bread mixed with fruitcake heavy on the cinnamon and nutmeg for the nose . oh and i m getting butter and tequila . interesting but i m not sure i m on board yet . slightly astringent graininess up front . white bread malt with very little body or flavor gives way to light graham cracker and spices . notes of nutmeg cloves and cinnamon come through . definite pumpkin pie flavor here especially in the finish . lingering vanilla . light bodied with a watery feel . needs more of a malt backbone and a fuller feel . definitely ends better than it starts though .,taste,0.6,1
pours a hazed ruby brown color with nice cap of slightly tinted pink head good retention and some sticky lacing . scent is dominated by the raspberry . good balance between sweet and tart faint hints of dried grain wood and earth . first sip astounds . equal parts sweet and tart raspberry with neither overpowering each other or the overall tastes . modest hints of dried grain wood and earth in the background as the tongue gets used to the intense fruit . medium bodied slightly dry finish lighter carbonation . phenomenal beer . the raspberry while intense does not become to sweet or tart . the perfect fruit beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance this beer has a nice rocky head of two fingers thickness . the head produces nice lacing . the brew is clear and has a nice copper color . smell this beer has awesome hop aromas and i detect a slight hint of cranberry and oranges in the nose . taste nice complex hop flavors . mouthfeel there is a nice level of carbonation in this beer . the liquid component of the beer morphs into thousands of bubbles when it hits the tongue it s very relaxing and delightful . drinkability very tasty and thirst quenching .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the red in santa cruz . hazy opaque white peach color with a nice frothy white head . aroma is very tropical almost like fruit punch . lots of banana especially . flavor is a big step down from the aroma . mostly banana pith with some pear and wheat notes . also some earthiness in the finish could be yeast but there s a little bitterness too which makes me think it s a hop note . mouthfeel is a little thin and unfulfilling . drinkable but falls way short of the better belgian examples .,taste,0.6,1
appearance golden orange with good head . clearer than most hefeweizens i ve seen . lots of carbonation . smell the scent is only ok . i smell some fruits and a lot of metallic smell . taste i taste peach and bananas when i drink this . i was expecting something very different after smelling this beer . this definitely caught me by surprise . mouthfeel light bodied good carbonation . kind of reminds me of juice . drinkability probably a good session beer . i could n t honestly say . it s good but it s just so different . i do n t know if i could keep drinking it . it s probably better for a good change of pace .,taste,0.8,1
ticks only . super tick . . . poured into kbs chalice . pours a light layer of beige head . leaves very little amount of lace . color is a clear light copper amber . aroma belgian candi sugar caramel some dry spices belgian yeast flavors and a bit of dry fruit . taste a ton of spices . it also has a herbal grassy flavor . some caramel with a lot of malt flavor . it has a burnt buttery popcorn . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . ends dry with some booze . overall the flavor was so off putting that it was hard to finish my review . this beer was not tasty at all . drain pour for sure . keep this in montana please .,taste,0.2,0
deep brown cloudy nectar in my goblet . thin head disappears completely in short time . aroma is quite comple mix of clove cinnamon tea leaves christmas cake and more . also a bit alcoholy . taste is disturbingly similar to root beer . i never thought it would be so but it is . root beer . there s clove nutmeg some wild flavors from the belgian yeast but it has a distinct root beer with lipton iced tea flavor . finish is long soft and a bit chewy with the flavors . very sticky and in a good way . a lot of hype for this beer so my expectations were a bit inflated .,taste,0.9,1
i really wanted to like this beer . i love the way it looks when i pour it into the glass . it smells like many of the other euro beers that we can find over here . for some reason it tastes old when i get it . i really like czech pilsners but i ca n t learn to like this one .,taste,0.3,0
pours dark dark brown with a finger fizzy tan head that left some spotted lacing smells is faint but i do pick up some roasted malts and milk chocolate taste is along the same lines as the nose those same roasted malts chocolate a little dark fruit and some nuttiness pretty dry overall mouthfeel could be better overcarbonated and thin overall while i dig the flavor i dont dig the body and this beer is a ltttle pricey to boot would rather have a sn stout or founders porter,taste,0.8,1
premium ale seems a bit exaggerated for this deceptively drinkable however rather simple brew . it is a light version of an english bitter basically an everyday s drink . the taste profile on the back of the bottle says bitter sweet hoppy malty fruity all on a scale not sure about the sweetness or the fruityness to be honest but leave that to everyone s own opinion . no flaws just nothing really special . .,taste,0.6,1
magnum bottle holding on to this for a year . opened nye to share with non craft friends . black and even pours thick . light chocolate colored head . smells amazing bourbon and dark chocolate and vanilla . tastes incredible . super warming alcohol and chocolate up front with bourbon and vanilla on the end . wow . glad i waited and it was worth it . mouthfeel was creamy and smooth thick and chewy . dessert in a glass . drinkability might be hindered by the high abv but this is one ris thats hard to put down . bravo brooklyn .,taste,1.0,1
appearance hazy golden yellow in color with a short head that breaks apart quickly . smell belgian yeast some spiciness and lemon zest is pleasant on the nose . taste nice grainy malt base with yeast lemon zest green grapes tart apples and some spiciness . bitterness is moderate here . mouthfeel medium bodied . crisp throughout . drinkability this beer has some nice spiciness to it . easy to quaff this one but it wo n t blow you away .,taste,0.7,1
just reading the term belgian ipa provides a great feeling . a great history of brewing that has set the bar for the rest of the world is taking note of the primarily west coast usa brewing styles . on paper it should be a dream pairing . i had a hard time with belgian beers that advertise themselves as hoppy and that s primarily due to what s available in the local market . we have floral resiny grassy bitter turbo you name it as far as hops go . add to this mix belgian yeast and brewing techniques and that criteria is sort of thrown out the window . my first taste of this beer was a mistake i compared it too much to the west coast ipa under the assumption that anything we can do they can do better . that was a big mistake . my thinking was that too much hopping would diminish the complexities of the belgian yeast . this can be true in some beers . not in this one . this one nails it to produce an excellent beer . it took a few years but i m hooked .,taste,0.9,1
poured a dark cloudy amber color with chunks of solids even though it was poured carefully and had been sitting for at least days smells like plums raisins burnt spices and alcohol . tastes are plum smokey and somewhat medicinal . mouthfeel was crisp from high carbonation yet somewhat awkward because of the solids . not my favorite from delerium but it is worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
bottle imprinted on front label with . i would like to mention that i first tried this back in late march of and this bottle here will be the last i had from a brought back six pack . pours a nice full golden yellow color with a small white head . unfortunately the smell is too faint to warrant a high rating as i could detect only a faint graininess and this was right after the pour . the taste is both creamy and chewy honeyish grass like grains countered strongly by sharp hop bitterness . body is medium full since the hoppiness along with the alcohol content create a certain heaviness . even though this beer seems lighter than it really is there is a fullness to it . drinkability is good as i could drink a couple more of these and then be fairly drunk . yet with that in mind this is n t a session oriented brew .,taste,0.9,1
pours a murky orange amber with healthy yeasty haze and slow but steady bead . head is quite dense but thin from the pour retains pretty well . interesting yeah . nose is quite german in character with lots of banana and some cream . quite buttery and sweet with some caramel as well . could use more bitterness or spice something to quell the sweetness diacetyl definitely apparent . taste is strong i guess . fair sweetness on the front with caramel and a hint of vanilla cream . bitterness starts early a bit scotch heavy with a really pungent banana note and then gets very por with an intense carlton draught yeasty flavour that lingers horribly developing a slight ashy edge on the hang . has decent malty notes on front but bitter finish is a complete mismatch it does n t blend at all just sort of floats up through sweetness and the two halves ot the palate are just not suited . actually unpleasant . fair body slight sharpness towards the back and leaves dry . not bad though yeah not a big fan unpleasantly bitter does n t have nice flavour overall .,taste,0.4,0
a nice dark color mostly black with hints of dark brown through out . has a mouth watering inch brown head when first poured although it dissipated quickly leaving little to no lacing . s the nose reminds me so much of the holiday season . has some herbaceous aromatics like rosemary and sage with a hint of bitter chocolate and baking spices . t tastes are on the mild side yet very engaging . notes of vanilla mocha sage and eucalyptus . flavors seem very well rounded you can tell a lot of care and thought went into this year . m mouthfeel was a little on the thin side for me which i think is what they were going for but i could have used a little more carbonation to enhance what was a relatively light body for the style . d drinkability was pretty solid for the style . i could definitely put back a few of these without feeling to full over all one of my favorite vintages of anchor s christmas ale from a brewery that was prolific in starting the micro brew movement also helped push the wine movement in napa sonoma in the s and more recently has been a driving force in the micro distillery movement . ca n t ever give enough praise to fritz maytag and the anchor brewery team another winner guys kudos,taste,0.9,1
good spice to it but for the style of a chili beer this could be done better . the beer pours a clear golden with little head that vanishes before your eyes . it gives off a clear pepper smell that burns even at the sent but has a good jalapeo quality . the taste it where i think this drink is lacking . it has a great pepper taste that fills your mouth and if you like spicy foods it is very pleasant but this is a chili beer and the beer is not strong enough to accompany this strong pepper flavor . there is a little bit of a hops and malt flavor but it is hard to find . it has a good feel and as the bottle says should be enjoyed very cold . it explodes on your taste buds and accompanies food very well . in all this beer is not for someone that is not interested in a spicy drink and is very drinkable but really is not the best example of the style . i think they have done a great job of marketing an unpopular style and made a fine beer but there are plenty of pepper beers that have more flavor .,taste,0.4,0
two year anniversary beer . thanks ba . a pours a sold jet black and a soft pour lead to the minimal of head just a ring but lacing looks good . s from what i can smell this beer smells sweet . touches of candy and syrup like chocolates with surprising very little coffee or roasted malt . balanced . t ow wow that s tasty . where the alcohol . seriously i get smooth tones of baker chocolate and sweet roasted coffee s . not sure of the age but it was not very sweet and cloying or extreme roasty in anyway . just smooth chocolate tones . lovely . m i may be the only one but this drinks damn smooth like a medium body . no way is this percent . overall i got what i hoped to get . sweet balanced chocolate . not sure the age since they do n t date could be months could be years . all i know is my bottle was perfect . ca n t wait to finish the bomber .,taste,1.0,1
dark brown murky and turbid with burnt orange highlights around the edges . head is small for the style only somewhat retentive and does n t lace . lovely fresh baked banana bread aroma also shows nut and clove notes . tangy and mildly sweet up front with banana and sourdough flavours . light cocoa midpalate . finishes short with a spicy clove note and mild bitterness . and if you happen to accidentally burp while drinking this you ll get an even bigger dose of banana flavour than you did on first drinking it . not something to experiment with amongst polite company . medium bodied with low carbonation . feels smooth and creamy . it feels alright enough in the mouth but a bit more carbonation would n t hurt it either . a good take on a style of beer not commonly made amongst ontario brewers .,taste,0.9,1
a perfectly translucent copper brew . big frothy white head but does n t stay very long stays as a thin layer for a good time though . a bit lacing is present . s this is one very spicy beer . lots of nutmeg cinnamon cloves and pepper are present . also seems to be pretty sweet with good amounts of brown sugar and light honey . some strong malty and bready characteristics here . also quite fruity with nice amounts of lemon clementine and green apple . typical unibroue typical greatness . t see above literally the same but not nearly as well presented or as strong . thin tasting would be a good way to describe it . m medium mouthfeel with low carbonation i think it s just this bottle though . would have preferred more carbonation . makes me think of perrier a bit . d very easy to drink good refreshing beer .,taste,0.6,1
pipeline porter is brewed in the american porter fashion and is a very mild and smooth . abv . the porter is not heavy nor is it a really bitter porter therefore with a rather quaffable abv the beer is a nice offering for an evening where you might want to have more than just one beer . the pipeline porter pours a pretty rich brown color with some amber hues mixed in . though some porters maintain an almost stout like darkness to them this porter has a bit of translucence to it however it is by no stretch of the imagination a weakly light porter . poured from a bottle into a pint glass there was a minimal amount of head present in the pour but a beige lacing was left along the side of the lass while the beer was being enjoyed . a decent amount of carbonation was present in the beer once poured but that just did not seem to translate to there being much head to this porter . as expected the aroma to this offering is a nice one with rich tones of kona coffee smacking you in the nose immediately . the deep and roasted coffee aroma works itself out of the pint glass and is present throughout the offering . roasted malts and dark chocolate also are noted in the nose and for a porter the nose is exactly what one would hope to find in a really quality brew . as expected the roasted malts and brilliant coffee nose comes is packed into the taste as well and the complexity of the porter is nicely round . what is great about this coffee porter is that the brewer has focused on making this equally focused on being both a porter and a coffee porter . while some brewers fail when it comes to artfully infusing coffee into their porters kona has done a nice job and ensuring that the coffee comes through in a big way . the same roasted and dark notes in the nose are matched by a sharp yet not bitter coffee flavor and the taste is a real winner . the fine balance of ensuring a certain coffee bite is well met here without making the beer become either too acrid or metallic in nature which some coffee can end up doing while in the brewing process . the mouthfeel for this porter is rather good but as noted in the appearance there is a little bit of a looseness to the beer and it is not a heavy and overpowering sort of porter that will weight you down . for a porter it is a little light in terms of actual mouthfeel but the brilliance in the taste certain makes up for that shortcoming . to me there is a good drinkability to this porter but mind you porters are not for everyone . if paired with the right meal perhaps either a rich pork dish or a barbecue meal this beer would be an ideal dinner time match to just have a beer with the meal . that said with a relatively low abv and a good taste packed into the bottle porter fans would have no problem in having this beer serve as a session beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark brown color with a nice tall head that settles quickly . sweet aroma lots of lemon some kind of fruits . the flavor is less thick than i expected and it tends to change a bit as you drink it . lemon is there for sure . slightly tart . this is a good beer but it did n t live up to the expectations that i had for it . i would definately have it again though .,taste,0.9,1
not quite sure why the reviews here are so critical . .i think this is good . i bought a growler and about different bottled beers over my vacation and i actually like this beer the best . it has all the things that i like . it s light but not bodiless . high on the carbonation . taste is sweet fruity and very good molding into a dry finish . this is like a cross between a hellas and a blonde ale . if it s a pilsner it sure does n t taste like it . i picked up a few variety packs of beers at a knoxville food city and this was one deemed picking up an entire sixer on the way home . very bubbley blondish amber brew with subtle fuitiness and excellent drinkability . best bitter cold .,taste,0.8,1
a big thanks to kbl scott for bringing this beer all the way to japan . . . tasted in a room of canadians praising the wonder that is alley kat . appearance looks like a stout . smell light sweet malty aroma . faint coffee . taste light malt slightly sweet . more chocolaty than oatmealy . mouthfeel nice and creamy though creaminess is restrained for an oatmeal stout . drinkability this is definately a session beer to be drank happily in large quantities .,taste,0.6,1
ml zlaty bazant tmave given to me from slovakia by a couch surfer . all the writing is in a slavic tongue i do n t read though i gather it s best by months from today . a poured into a pint glass . cola colored with a feathery white head that does n t last long . s sweet malt syrup not much else . despite being a darker brew there s virtually no roasty character nor hops present . t like the smell pretty much like any generic dark pilsner . m has some nice body more than the average lager . finishes a touch dry considering how sweet it tastes . needs more carbonation though . d imminently sessionable . like a previous review said i ll happily knock back a few next time i find myself at a bar in eastern europe . do n t think it would merit a nd look at my american craft beer store though .,taste,0.6,1
appearance extremely clear . very carbonated with bubbles rising from the bottom . head starts out at about inches slowly reducing to about a quarter inch . as the slogan notes the carbonation can only be described as champagne like but soon is limited to the remainder of the bubbles releasing their grip and crawling to the surface . the color is a pale yellow . leaves very large rows of lacing . smell somewhat sweet with a clear odor of alcohol . there is a slightly metallic smell very similar to other beers in the price range . taste a very dull sweet taste less than noted in the smell . leaves a strong aftertaste of yeast subsiding within moments . the metallic smell noted before lingers for slightly longer than the yeast . the flavor is above average for beers of a similar category . mouthfeel light body with a watery feel on the tongue . the flavor kicks in the longer it is held and a bit unpleasant at first . definately not a beer to be enjoyed . drinkability the best thing this beer has going for it . the light body and watery taste makes going through high life far too easy . at for a pack it is not bad on the wallet either .,taste,0.6,1
appearance light yellow colour with an average size head slight lacing visible for a short period of time . smell smells like light grain certainly not offensive as compared to similar priced beers even though it was served less than cold . taste has a sweet taste highly carbonated and very enjoyable . no distinguishable after taste . an easy drinking beer that also tastes good and very refreshing in my opinion . a i do n t understand the negative reviews for this beer . people this beer is for . it is the greatest bargin going right now at the beer store not even mentioning the bonus . alcohol content . i m not saying its the worlds greatest beer but the price performance ratio can not be beat . why spend on the main brands when you can get a superior tasting substitute at a fraction of the cost . also for a session binge drinking beer this goes down smooth . in fact i have enjoyed quite a number before posting this review and i have zero complaints . give it a chance . a would drink again .,taste,1.0,1
pours a deep chestnut color with a nice tan head . nose has roasty malts molasses cocoa caramel and coffee . taste has burnt malts dark fruits chocolate and espresso . medium body is a bit thin so is the carbonation . good beer to wash down some fish and chips .,taste,0.6,1
can you dig it . the pressurized can gave off a hissing wheezing noise when i cracked the seal causing me to give off a hissing wheezing laugh . the cascade was not as pronounced as in some of the lighter colored beers that i have tried of late but it could still be seen as it occurred . it settled into a thick deep tan head like the top of a milkshake . the beer itself was a deep dark brown with cola highlights . the nose was very chocolaty . the first sip that i took filled my mouth with a milk chocolate taste along with a powdery feeling like i had inhaled quik or something like that . the mouthfeel was thin but the chocolate taste was amazing . the finish was also deeply chocolaty and i wished that i had a dessert to accompany this beer . this was quite good .,taste,1.0,1
continuing in my recent mini obsession with saison i bought this ml bottle a week and a half ago . i recognized it from the great beer guide . the bottle is green glass and is corked . printed on the cork is a . and a . july . in any case it seems fresh . it opened with a pretty loud pop and poured cloudy orange gold with a thick long lasting tightly beaded white head . i mean these are fine tight beads . it looks textbook in my orval glass . excellent excellent carbonation . after a long while there is sediment at the bottom of the glass . the aroma i can describe very specifically as this sparkling apple cider that i once got as a wedding favor . there is also some light hop and farmhouse notes . i love that the farmhouse funk is n t overpowering at all i.e . it s not medicinal . i am also reminded of pears . not the fruit but the rind . it s very crisp altogether . very crisp . the finish is especially dry and only slightly bitter . there is no warming from alcohol whatsoever . mouthfeel is light and once again crisp . alcohol is a little high for me to drink this stuff regularly . maybe every two weeks if i really wanted to . got ta love those belgians . saison dupont is a classic and the example whenever you re talking about the style . i could have this for the fourth every year . or bastille day or whatever they do in belgium . . it s july for them i think .,taste,1.0,1
close to two fingers of dense dark tan foam you ll get a swell of larger bubbles at the spot where you pour a little above average retention just about the same can be said for the thin streaks of lacing . cloudy muddy brown liquid more yellow accents to it than orange clearer at the rims . spicy peppery nose coriander more than enough to offset the toffee caramel milk chocolate component raisin and fig scents fresh no over concentration a splash of rum earthy with a leesy edge . medium bodied displays good balance the carbonation has the right level of churn to keep things lowkey . as in the nose drier than expected with the earth grass peat charcoal flavors mingling with the rich milk chocolate butterscotch caramel flavors . cherry and apple accompany the raisin fig here . less arch spiciness than in the nose . but conversely more resonant orange citrus . warming brings coffee yeast brazil nut notes . again balanced the parts fit well together just kinda not so interesting .,taste,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of rzinwing from our trade this past weekend . pours an effervescent slightly hazy dark orange almost amber color with a nice fluffy inch eggshell head . very nice lacing and head retention . aromas begin with a lot of hoppiness featuring the gambit of floral and piney upfront with lesser amounts of grapefruit and sweet citrus as well . as it warms i get a nice bready and slightly caramel maltiness . the tastes follows the nose with juicy hops and sweet malts . first you get the sweet bready and lighter caramel malts show up again followed by a copious amount of pine and sweet citrus hops . the flavor profile is centered around hop flavor over hop bitterness . bitterness is actually quite subdued overall at this point but this was was bottled over a year and a half ago so that is to be expected . as this warms you get a little light brown sugar almost toffee flavor but the hop profile really steals and owns this show . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied almost chewy but there is plenty of carbonation to help the drinkability of this higher abv offering . finish is mildly dry and crisp but sticky thanks to the ample hoppiness . overall i really loved this beer because of the crazy amount of hop flavor coupled with the lower than expected bitterness . this reminds me of the behemoth i had a couple months back but there is more caramel maltiness here not a lot more but that beer never approached any toffee or brown sugar barleywine flavors as this one did . initial reviews of this beer called it a triple ipa or super dipa but at this point it is a balanced really nice dipa american barleywine . very low on the caramel toffee brown sugar flavors . no cocoa or dark caramel maltiness here for sure . i really enjoyed this beer and wish i had a case of this stuff right now aged of course . update just drank a second bottle i got in a different trade and it was completely still . odell once again dropping the ball on carbonation . review is being amended to reflect both experiences . flavors are still solid but this is the stillest beer i have ever had made it hard to completely enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
pours a slightly milkly golden color with a fair amount of carbonation and not too much head . very little smell but what smell noticable is the typical bitter pilsner scent . very smooth and pretty good tasting one of the better pilsners i ve had and much better then your huge american brewry pilsners . goes down smooth with less then your average strong pilsner bitterness quite drinkable . definitely worth a try or a six pack . if it is the only micro available definitely get it .,taste,0.9,1
a poured copperish bronze color with inch head . s probably the best smelling beer on the face of the planet . not overly complex but smells of sweet sweet pineapples . shockingly i can barely smell the hops because it just smells like fruit t this is where the hops come into play . very citrusy fruity hop profile with good balancing malt backbone . juicy and delicious . m carbonation is n t very high but leaves a nice lacing on glass . somewhat syrupy . d i could n t believe this beer is . abv . sorry bud light but this beer is the king of drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
my first sampling of this brew and i was really looking forward to trying it . it pours a warm copper color with minimal head that dissipates quickly . the initial smell hints of a stronger ale with a significant pumpkin overtone . i found the taste to be a little weak and not as full bodied as i would have liked . unfortunately i only had one and would have liked to follow it up with numerous others as the drinkability is high . i would recommend this to anyone looking for a light fall beverage .,taste,0.8,1
hmmm . almost no smell at all if i really inhale i get faint hard candy sugar some hops . it s a beer of average taste with a sugary vanilla hit that predominates . i do n t have anything i can say about malt or hops it s like flat cream soda although not that sweet . nice mouthfeel a bit syrupy . the whole effect is not offensive but . the cream soda effect is weird . no real spice either not what i expect from a christmas time beer . eventually piney hops in the aftertaste but they re battling memories of cough syrup . i m not noticing the alcohol as i drink this . next day edit bleah the second bottle was worse cough syrup . i could n t drink more than a few swallows . i ve dropped the taste ranking from to . . avbc is one of my favorite breweries and their boont amber one of my favorite beers so this is just disappointing .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a tulip glass . nowhere on the label does it mention its abv or indeed and abv at all . this is bound to be an adventure . a quite hazy with a color i can best describe as grapefruit like . some bubbles on the pour but almost no head to speak of . s a very bright tartness on the nose with an underlying alcoholic heat . i can tell this is going to be a sipper as i was getting slightly dizzy just smelling the damn beer . t very intense sweet and sour effect initially . the alcohol is certainly noticeable but really makes itself known in the finish . very warming all the way down . altogether a taste that is both soft and cutting at the same time . decent raspberry flavor . m weighty feel although the bright fruit character masks this somewhat . lower end of the carbonation scale but still enough present to keep this from getting boring . high alcohol makes for a pretty dry finish . d easy there trigger . take it slow and share with a friend or two . do n t make the same mistake i did i.e . trying to finish the bottle alone . . an interesting concept from dogfish head . great tastes going on but the high alcohol content is bound to get in the way . sip and savor and you ll be just fine . a fantastic beer though a bit too pricey for my wallet . tax and i doubt i ll be purchasing this again in the near future . still a wonderful experience .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark brownish orange with moderate haze malty and woody hops hint of walnut hoppy pine flavor with some malt towards the end medium body overall this is a unique apa . really questions the style but a good beer for sure . give it a try if you see it .,taste,0.8,1
i also got this at whole foods for that . a six pack promotion . pours a filtered golden body with a thin white head . deep caramel aroma but not too overpowering as hop aroma is clearly present . not really as much flavor as i hoped . the flavor matches the smell but it is much more subtle . mouthfeel is fine nothing i would complain about . this is a good beer for a hot summer day good drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle from going out of business sale . first of the s of beers bought at a huge discount . opened with a messy overcarbonation . pored what i could into a large glass and watched the big puffy head die down so i could fill it further . beer is cloudy and dark similar to anyone else s celebration ale . smell is the same too sweet and bitter all at once a bit sour and almost lambic . flavor is nice enough though the balance is greater than my own attempts at a celebration style ale . malt palette is a bit toastier and darker than others i ve had . hoppy bitterness is mellowed too perhaps due to years in a bottle . i do n t love the celebration style and i think it has turned a little .,taste,0.7,1
presentation bottle poured into a pint glass appearance golden beer with a white head that is gone moments after pouring from bottle . smell faint sent of hoppy aroma taste i taste a hint of lemon or other citrus mouthfeel tangy and light drinkability decent overall average would n t buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
my friends picked up a four pack of this and could n t stand it . it was the big joke over the holidays it s a perfect tribute to hunter since he s dead and this tastes like death and stuff like that . they saved me one mostly to see my reaction . my friends are morons . poured into a pint glass the head was thick and chocolate brown and stayed that way for a half hour . the color of the beer itself came in dark but with some redness . the smell was the weak link it was a pungent smoke odor and was one of the reasons my friends hated it . but the flavor . oh man the flavor . the smoke hinted at in the scent was there as was a nice baker s chocolate overtone to the malt . but the real surprise was the hop presence a good solid bite not hinted at by the smell at all . the alcohol makes its presence known in the mix too . overall it reminded me of a good aged barleywine . reminded only though because this one is unique . i have a lead on a case in southern ohio . with luck i ll be able to enjoy this for a while yet . highly recommended . update so one of the friends mentioned above read this and took it badly . he s definitely not a moron we just have divergent taste . i loved this beer he hated it . i apologize to him and anyone else who did not like this beer . sorry .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark brown with a good head formation . the head laces well but does n t remain . the color is slightly transparent but a dark brown . a pleasent mix of malts and alcohol fill the nose roasted toffee a nice earthy woodyness with a slight almost vanilla finish . the taste starts with a carbonation on the tongue . this is mellow it builds to reveal a woody middle taste along with toasted malts . the taste of almost floral hops hits the end while no alcohol is preasent in the mouth . this brown has many layers to the taste that continue to reval themselves as it is consumed,taste,0.9,1
first anderson valley offering and a large disappointment . first thing i notice as i pour is that it seems to be thin as water . a very clear golden copper with thin head that dissolves like a soda and leaves nothing behind . smell is of foul yeast really can not distinguish much else . taste is actually ok a strong malt presence a bit of sweet sugar and some alcohol . mouthfeel is light and thin as can be just doesnt seem right . overall a disappointment and wont be revisiting again .,taste,0.7,1
poured unto a tankard . appearance transparent clear gold solid white head is roughly off the body . smell weak hop smell i do n t mean to disrespect the beer but this beer disrespects real beers of the world . taste dry hops no yeast presence and feels like carbonated hoppy water . mouth medium to heavy carbonation but the taste makes the mouth feel weak . overall i have had this beer many times and have it only depending on the situation i come from a dominican family . i really try my best to respect this beer but in my honest opinion this is nothing more than your basic lager maybe a little more dry . granted on a hot summer day and your at the beach in dr believe me the review for this beer is definitely much higher but unfortunately i am not on that beach every day . hope you all enjoy but be warned . salud .,taste,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into an erdinger weissbier glass . appearance dark straw in color . initially poured with a nice fluffy white head that persisted for a few minutes then subsided into a thin blanket of white foam . mild but persistent stream of small carbonation bubbles . aroma imagine standing up to you knees in ocean surf at night with a glass of wit in your hand . smelling this beer brings me back to that experience . in other words an overlying briny aroma mingled with coriander with a wisp of dried seaweed . slight fruitiness in the background . taste first impression is a typical wheat beer profile with undertones of hay or dried seaweed . after the first swallow coriander rises from its briny berth . when the coriander taste subsides there is a mild fruity afteraftertaste peaches and pears . . mild and balanced hop profile with sight piney undertones . in the end there is dryness . mouthfeel body of beer in commensurate with its aroma and flavor profile . feels similar to a heffeweisen . drinkability not hard to drink but does not go down as easily as a wit or heffeweisen . every sip reveals new flavor nuisances but this complexity becomes cloying after a while .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle from connecticut ave wine liquor for . poured into a weird short wide mouth plastic glass only glass i could find at work . unfiltered and bottle conditioned meant it left a nasty mess at the bottom of the bottle . appearance . very impressive looking beer . two and a half big fingers of dense cream colored head . dark brown with orange around the edges . the foam reduces to a thick layer and leaves lots of thin lacing all the way down the glass . aroma a harsh bitter astringency from the hops that i associate with over bittered home brew . a bit of crystal and some dry chocolate . the hops are mostly piney beyond the bitterness . flavor . a touch of sweetness up front with pine and the chocolate mixing well . this one got better once it warmed up but was fairly unpleasant at first taste . the middle is where that astringency comes through . it s not necessarily mouth puckeringly bitter but it is a harsh bitterness . again tastes much more like a homebrew at a dc homebrewers meeting than something from the store . the finish leaves that nasty bitterness hanging around with a touch of caramel and maybe a slight roastiness . if the bitterness was n t so overwhelming this would be very well balanced and enjoyable . mouthfeel pretty smooth except for the bitterness . a bit creamy but still pretty thin . medium bodied with low to medium carbonation . the mouthfeel is very pleasant except for that lingering harshness on the back end . overall this one needs some work i will not revisit it any time soon . one of the worst ibas i ve had .,taste,0.3,0
served in a bayern pilsener glass . look bright golden color short lived head lots of bubbles smell sweet malt and green apple that increases sweetness taste sweet malt with biscuits and molasses mouthfeel crisp and fizzy medium bitterness light body drinkability someone recommended me this beer too cabornated but overall ok .,taste,0.7,1
i like the original witbier but this offering from blue moon is down right terrible . i do n t do drain pours but for this one i probably should . also coors should be embarrassed to even associate abbey with this crap belgian monks are rolling in their graves at the mere concept . a nice and dark amber the appearance is deceiving makes you think it will be one tasty abbey dubbel . if you pour the beer carefully into a glass there is limited head and it dissolves quickly leaving no lacing . s weak feint deceiving abbey smell can not pick up on any notes at all but still does n t give the misconception it will be disgusting . t absolutely terrible getting hints of corn like from coors or other american crap macrobrews oh and do n t forget the burnt sugar too can not even fathom who thought that would be a smart idea . m decent to be honest but the taste is so bad it s difficult to get over . slightly creamy light carbonation easy to swallow . o i d never drink this again you re basically paying for a six pack of burnt coors light nothing good about this beer at all unless you want to feel cool drinking a fancy twist off beer by all means gag on this .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours a murky very murky dark amber color almost brown with a good amount of creamy off white head it dissipates quickly though . this beer has a very rich smell i can pick out hops some caramel and fig notes overall fairly sweet . flavor wise i taste lots of hops but a good amount of malted barley too the hops are not biting but they are definitely a big part of the taste . this beer is very smooth and very drinkable given the abv .,taste,0.6,1
attractive deep amber copper . off white head settles out quickly to hefty edging . malty nose of dark fruit mostly raisin toffee and slight toasted bread . on the faint side but nice nonetheless . taste . .what the hell happened . maltiness drops out to almost nothing . almost totally bland except for slight hints of toasted carmel . then the hops kick in and add only their presence . ghostly syrupy sweet finish . and that s it . a truly befuddling brew . it has a sizeable creamy mouthfeel . but virtually no taste to go with it . it really makes me itch for a good festbier .,taste,0.4,0
tried a pint of this today at the brewpub . a very nice golden straw color thats super hazy and opaque . nice lacing and a good ring of white head . s very slight aroma really had to get in there . some clove banana and wheat come through with a little lemon . t nice full wit taste with big notes of clove and lemon banana and a little licorice . nice malt base here very full flavored . some fresh baguette coriander and wheat in there . m very carbonated and crisp in the finish . light medium in body .,taste,0.9,1
out of a bottle this beer was a bright golden color with a white fingers worth of head . the retention was not very good and it left thin bands of lacing . the aroma was of citrusy hops tart fruit pale malt and wheat . the flavors were very tart with notes of pomegranate berries citrusy hops and a twang of wheat . it tasted off to me however too tart and misbalanced . i wonder if it was not stored properly or just didnt age well . i feel it should be better than the example i had . the mouthfeel was a bit thin the body medium light and the carbonation average .,taste,0.4,0
this is a truely offensive brew . i hate to even classify this as beer . as another ba noted its almost a malternative . pours a fizzy orange color with a big head and tons of carbonation . the smell is very fruity but you can smell the belgian yeast in there so that gave me a little hope . upon first taste this hope was dashed . it is disgustingly sweet and leaves a similar aftertaste in your mouth to robatussin . i refused to finish the entire bottle . it started to get a bit better as it got warmer but then it went downhill again . do n t waste your money on this stuff . its awful .,taste,0.2,0
delicious doubles pils from odell . i like double and imperial variations on beer styles . this is a great german pils with some iron pumped to it meine freunde aufschlagen . very nice straw color good white head nice lacing . nice spicy aroma with some pale malt scents . excellent flavor with fantastic malt backbone fleshed out with spicy noble hop flavors . great beer from a great little brewing company in fort collins usa . these guys need more kudos .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy golden amber with a slight amount of head that does n t stay around long . aroma is of citrus hops . taste is sweet and hits with the hoppy bitterness late . not much else to the taste . lack some body . finishes clean with a nice mouthfeel .,taste,0.4,0
pass me that oe . a a little darker than a straw yellow . drank it straight out of the oz so there was no head or lacing to be seen s typical piss smell of a cheap beer t nothing special at all . watery with a little corn and malt m smooth and crisp d decent . after a oz i never wanted to touch it again . too much in one sitting . got warm and weird,taste,0.4,0
picked up a bottle at bier temple in brussels . i m immediately impressed by the huge boozy dark fruit nose . this is very comparable to a baltic porter . in fact after tasting it i would have certainly assumed as much . as the beer warms chocolate and molasses shine through in the scent but the beer remains dominated by sweet sour prunes dried apricots and currants . the flavor follows booze soaked plums and raison served over espresso . this one is hot full bodied and at times syrupy . very good beer but not as interesting as i would have guess from the hype . not particularly drinkable . too boozy and syrupy .,taste,0.8,1
ounce bottle courtesy of bitterbill . pour is a hazy intense deep orange amber under a thick off white one finger head . pretty . i love cloudy beers the cloudiness seems to foretell a depth of flavor . am i right in this case . smell is intense . grass hay spicey clove some citrus . really nice aroma like a hefe weizen on steroids . taste is intensely hoppy . pine hops . citrus hops . bitter hops . however there s a solid malt foundation here that evens everything out . there is a huge load of nugget warrior and tomahawk hops to be sure but there s also some interesting balance . i m not sure i m crazy about it but it s interesting . long bitter finish but not dry bitter . more like orange flavored bitter with some peppery spice . mouthfeel is very refreshing almost cleansing . drinkability . well i do n t know whether to give it a because of the cleansing refreshing feeling or a due to the long bitter finish so i compromised with a . . as a malt lover i admit to being statistically outside the first standard deviation on this one . so take my numbers with a grain of salt or a pound of malt .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a cloudy deep amber with a very thin white head . nose is very sweet there are some hoppy notes to it but not as much as you d think . less heady their their regular ipa . very bitter tons of hops here . i think it s a bit heavy on the bitterness and not quite enough of the whole hop profile . however it s a west coast iipa so that s what you want here . the high bitterness kicks down the drinkability a bit but otherwise it s an awesome beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance a beautiful dark amber hue about a finger head that dissipates quickly lots of carbonation smell its pretty complex has an oaky yeasty citrusy and a clovey scent lingering in there taste tastes like good.and then some . it s a sweet malty smooth taste with notes of citrus or something in the background . mouthfeel a thin malt texture not too much to it not to much of an aftertaste but the cloves come into play in this after taste . drinkability very drinkable not too heavy its sweet and complex it s a good sit down beer,taste,0.9,1
i really like this ipa.it is very balanced and slides down nicely . it has a great spicy sweet hop aroma . .the body is on the thinner side of medium . .for as hoppy as it smells the hop taste is pretty subdued i wish it had a bit more kick on the hops but they are definitely there . i m not sure what hop varieties they used but the blend is very nice . .very nice maltiness for an ipa . very tasty . not an elite ipa but very good indeed .,taste,0.7,1
picked up a couple of six packs at the lcbo from the weekend spent on the canadian shores of lake huron . reviewed from home . poured into a tumbler very pale straw yellow bright wight head . fairly colorless it could probably pass for untreated carbonated well water . smells a little sweet light malt notes with hints of corn . no hops at all pretty tame on the nose . tastes of corn sugar and cereal grains think liquefied sweet corn flakes . again no hop flavour or bitterness just a hint of sweet corn . not much to either the taste or smell it s just sweet water . it does n t taste skunky or bad but there s just nothing to it . very light bodied beer watery effervescent . i suppose that this would be typical of the style and since it s so inoffensive you could drink quite a few of these in a sitting so it scores high on the drinkability scale and poorly everywhere else .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,1.0,1
this beer was at degrees and had been handled gently when opening . it began to froth uncontrolably out of the bottle when opened . i let it settle down and slowly poured it into a glass . both the glass and bottle began to froth uncontrolably again . the appearance is cloudy and orange . the smell is nice but when tasting it was overly carbonated and had a sweet finish and an unnatural aftertaste that had hints of sandalwood yes a soap like taste . i expected more from a beer that cost . for a oz bomber . the classic looking painted bottle gets a for appearance . would not buy again .,taste,0.3,0
i was very impressed with this beer . the head was rocky and the blackness consumed the glass as i poured it . the body of the beer appeared to be substantial . there was not much of a nose . i caught a hint of roasted coffee and some chocolate . they were both very subtle . the flavor was lingering and waiting to consume my palate . what this lacked in aroma it made up in flavor . the chocolate and dark malt saturated my palate and continued to provide enjoyment even after i swallowed . this would go exceptionally well with a raspberry dessert or cigar .,taste,1.0,1
it s a hot summer night in new york but i felt like popping something roasty nonetheless . mayflower oatmeal stout pours a surprisingly dark viscous black with a quickly dissipating dark tan head . i was a bit put off by how quickly the head died actually but then again maybe it s just the heat . on the nose it s roasty dry and chocolate al the way . there s definitely a bit of campfireish smell going on there which is slightly overbearing and the booze is also hiding under the surface . the palate matches the nose with the roasty dark chocolate malt hitting up front then smoothing out due to the oatmeal . it almost drops off completely in the midpalate and then finishes strong with roasty chocolate flavors again . overall decent but i feel like it could be better . i hate to say this for fear of being a typical extreme beer nerd but i d like this beer to be bigger with more unfermentables and a heavier body . still i feel like the brewery was going for a more sessionable every night kind of stout and i can definitely recommend this beer for that purpose .,taste,0.8,1
appearance tan creamy four finger head on a straight pour . black choclatey body that shines through a deep amber when held up to the light . a good looking beer . smell deep roasted malts . woody accents . coffee . some chocolate and bit of alcohol are detectable . a very unique smelling stout taste not very flavorful and quite disapopinting . there s definitely roasted malts there but not much else . a bit of spice and coffee in the finish but very subtle . there s just not much happening in this beer and what is there does n t come into play until rd s of the show is up . mouthfeel medium light body definitely on the lighter side for a stout . a bit of carbonation in the finish . drinkability overall impression highly disappointing effort from dogfish . it goes down well and does n t blast the palate so while it could make a good session stout it s just really not worth it . my mouth just does n t pine for that next sip as it does with beers with more substance . the flavors are diluted outside of the roastiness character in the finish so perhaps this would be a good entry level beer for those foraging into the style however it is too light for me to want to revisit any time soon .,taste,0.4,0
ml stubby brown bottle dated best before july st . pours transparent red brown with an inch of quickly disappearing head and sparse lace . the aroma is straightforward full of sugary caramel malt . the flavor is luckily more complex . grainy toasted malts and hops are predominant with touches of banana bread on hard mineral water . finishes with a balanced sweetness and dryness leaving toasted bread and hop notes . medium thick nearly syrupy in the mouth with almost still body and spare carbonation . not particularly outstanding but a nice beer with lunch .,taste,0.8,1
pours a coppery orange with a very faint haze . the off white head falls quickly to a collar and thin layer with various sized bubbles . delicious aroma of tangy citrus hops reminiscent of orange marmalade . medium body with effervescent carbonation . big flavours of bitter orange over toasty caramel malt with some floral hop notes . grapefruit rind character to the bitterness . rounds into a tangy and lengthy finish with a lingering bitter edge and more grapefuit . leaves some nice lacing on the glass . very tasty pleasing brew . balanced with a nod towards the hops .,taste,1.0,1
i tried this beer a couple of years ago and did n t really like it . saw it on tap at a restaurant with only a small selection and decided to give it another shot . i still do n t particularly like the beer but interestingly it is for completely different reasons . the body of wake n bake is black and completely opaque except for edges and even those are dark brown and slightly translucent only when held up to the light . about a finger of brown head is fairly dense and has ok retention while leaving some decent lacing . the aroma is mostly coffee with some roasted malt behind it . the coffee is a little bit harsh . wake n bake is unmistakeably a coffee stout and coffee is the dominant flavor . my problem with this beer is that the coffee is harsh bitter and astringent flavors overshadow the pleasant coffee characteristics . a hint of hops lurk in the background and a noticeable amount of roasted malt is there also . whatever else i can say about this beer the mouthfeel is very good . thick creamy and full bodied just the way a stout should be . this experience with wake n bake was completely different than my first one and although i like it a little bit more i still do n t love it .,taste,0.6,1
served in a pint glass . the color is a hazy copper a little darker than i expected . the medium off white head thins and leaves a film of lacing on the glass . aroma is well balanced between the sweet malts honey . and assertive piney hops . hop bitterness is strong but hop flavor is lacking a faint bit of grapefruit and pine . malt flavors balance the hops nicely . mouthfeel and carbonation are fine . a well balanced easy drinking ipa but nothing about it stands out as special .,taste,0.6,1
a love the look of this beer cloudy golden color with some hints of orange . s i always wish this beer had more of a smell but you can smell wheat orange and some classic belgium smells . t always love blue moon . carbonation smooth refreshing taste that has a perfect hint of orange and wheat . if you ever get one with a orange wedge squeeze it and drop it in . very tasty . m mellow smooth and refreshing . d very nice . love blue moon .,taste,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 .,taste,1.0,1
appearance hazy orange with lots of sediment thick white head nice retention and good lacing . smell pretty muted and well blended a bit of zesty hops and some sour malts . taste petty tasty nice balances of hops and malts . very herbal notes and leafy vegetables . a little sour with a gentle finish with just a bit of hop bitters . mouthfeel thick creamy mouthfeel with a smooth finish slightly puckering in the finish but crisp and refreshing . overall a tasty twist on the style i was not blown away by this beer but this was quite enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
got a bottle thanks to biglove . bottle label read bottled . poured a cola brown color with some copper hues when light hit it . was kindy of hazy . there was a thick head that stuck around for a good while with a little bit of lacing the whole glass . smells of caramel sweetness . some hints of banana and a little bit of roasted malts . taste is sweet . a little woody in the aftertaste . you can taste the roasted malts and a small amount of alcohol as the beer warms . mouthfeel is kind of chewy but was very refreshing as it goes down . it was a very drinkable beer . i enjoyed it cold on another hot socal summer and it hit the spot .,taste,0.9,1
a lot to pay for this sucker . not even oz . oz actually . nice pour . lets a little more light through than i expected . leathery head . smell is ok i guess . not dollars pint worth of bourbon barrel aged wonderfulness . that i am sure of . some oak some bourbon some roasted malt . nothing to make you yearn for a sip . taste is good . not great . some oaky bourbon mixed with what you d expect from rasputin . not really at the high level of spectacularity i was hoping for and paid for mouthfeel not as thick as i was expecting . good but again not great . overpriced . but a good beer . i ve heard it s a more drinkable gibcs . no . not close to that level of flavor .,taste,0.8,1
i poured this into a pilsner glass and was impressed at the ferocity of the bubbles as they pushed toward the top . the head was huge and took many minutes to die down . the smell is feint and when it s teased out it reminds me of other lagers with no special differences . the yeast smell is almost like urine although its oddly not terrible . the taste is great with a wheaty initial taste and a crisp going down flavor . there is very little aftertaste which disappointed me as i am sure it would have been great . overall not a beer to seek out but still worth having if its available .,taste,0.8,1
i entered my numbers as it repects to style . the color is far too dark and it s too much of a hop driven brew to be a maibock . it s more of an amber colored european floral hop driven beer . head retention lacing is pretty good . smell is okay with the floral hops but in the taste where s the malt . it s slightly grainy but not sweet at all . mouthfeel is okay and it s a good beer overally but just nowhere near a maibock .,taste,0.4,0
i had this in the middle of a tasting but it stood out so much that i thought i would review it . the beer pours a nice reddish purple color with a kind of thin off white maybe pink colored head . it s just a little hazy but nice looking . the smell is very nice . fruity and deep not only raspberries but also some other ripe fruits an assortment but the raspberries really stand out . there s also a kind of powdery malt presence very light a good sweetness maybe a little bit of bread . there s also a good balance of tartness to go along with the sweetness . very interesting . the taste really comes through well with the raspberries . you just get a mouthful of berry almost like they re fresh picked a good juicy sweetness a wonderful tartness . there not sweet and overripe tasting but not green . the fruitiness is not really the least bit artificial . and there s also a nice powdery pilsener malt presence not biscuity or bready but just nice . the mouthfeel is nice especially for . . it s kind of medium and the sweetness makes it a bit fuller but then that s balanced and toned down by the tartness . really nice and not like cough syrup . the beer is very enjoyable and at a low enough abv that it wo n t hurt you too badly . though i m sure you would have some trouble drinking a bunch of it because of the intense fruit presence . i would definitely buy it more if i could and the price was not bad at maybe for a . definitely recommended .,taste,1.0,1
as a student of mount saint vincent college i have learned to respect natty light as well as love it . for you can buy cans and have a great night pounding beers until you dont know your own name . i strongly suggest if your only goal is to shotgun beers this is the way to go . nl or diee . . .,taste,0.4,0
appearance very cloudy for an ipa . almost looks like a hef . thin head that dissipates after a few sips . pale straw and cloudy in color a bit different from the typical darkpale light amber double ipas . smell grassy hop to start . mid sniff reveals fruity ester characteristics . finishes slightly alcoholic smelling . a bit like lab grade ethanol if you know what that smells like but in the best way possible . taste exceptional initial hop oil bite . lots of fruity esters . tastes like a big ol british ipa . not a fan of british ipas but when done big the fruity ester qualities are great . some citrussy hops but more piny hop flavors dominate typical of a new england brewery . interesting fruity ester piny mix but it definitely works . mouthfeel nothing special but not bad at all . medium body . leaves flavors all over the tongue . drinkability could n t drink or in a sitting but not too harsh . overall great british double ipa if that exists . try this beer .,taste,1.0,1
mug poured at dusty s tap room . how cool never even heard of these guys . the pour is your standard pale ale golden with a finger head slightly shimmery . smell provides a lot of yeast and lemon thrown in with some hop . nicely fresh smelling almost a saison with a split personality . taste provides muted hoppiness some malt plenty of citrusy lemon flavor but ultimately it lacks panache and is a little bit tame . very nice for sipping at . abv . goes down good . sort of a boring beer but still tastes pretty good . worth a go .,taste,0.6,1
into the tulip . a slightly hazy dark brown caramel with small head sudsy light lacing . s deep malt bready heady bit of dark fruit . t oh yes . major dark malt presence dark cooked fruit brown sugar and satisfying bitterness to finish almost neutral . m big heavy full coating and just the right amount of carbonation . d a sipper . savor it . could wear your palate out after a few .,taste,1.0,1
picked up a bottle of this to bake with some ribs a bottle to try . poured into a snifter revealing ashen white head and a chestnut brown body . smells like campfire smoke and very strong at that . some sweet malts come through underneath but for the most part this is exactly what i d want a rauchbier to smell like . tastes like liquid smoke with a soft malt backbone slightly sweet and watery smooth . hints of bitterness come through at the end with burnt smoked tinges . the carbonation is small and pointed at first but with the light body dies quickly . decent mouthfeel which also smacks of liquid smoke . because of the overwhelming smokiness which kills your taste buds i ca n t drink more than one . i will however enjoy the one i drink . overall this brew is a contender for best in class . plus it goes great with in bbq .,taste,0.9,1
live review . poured from the pint fl . oz bottle that i bought for . from the brewery in holland in mid october during my trip there . poured into my silver rimmed westvleteren goblet . i just have not used it in a while . no observed best by date . . abv . . plato mentioned on the label . part of the high gravity series . i recall being very impressed by this beer when i had it on tap at the beer engine in lakewood a while back . a minimal sediment floating in the bottom of the bottle did not make it into the first goblet after pouring . what did is a light yellow translucent bodied beer with a brief one cm head that dissipated all too quickly to a ring around the top . fair lacing on the inside of the glass after repeated sips . . s distinctive belgian barley and yeast smells with a slight malt sweetness as well . it reminds me of the smell of brugse zot with its prominent barley grain smell . the sweetness is not primary as i thought that i recalled but in the background . there is a somewhat floral aspect to the smell as well . . t some malt a lick of alcohol but prominent is the barley grain taste along with the belgian yeast . the floral smell carries over into the taste as well and this beer is seeming to me to be quite different from my memory of the on tap version . i do n t think the beer is different . i do think that my tastes have changed that much though and i am approaching this from a very different angle . this is a good tasting beer and not like many of the triples that i have had . it really is a bit more of a belgian ipa . . m a bit lighter than most tripels a bit more sharp non sweet than other tripels as well . . d fair to good as the barley yeast and floral predominate tastes along with the abv drive down the drinkability of this ultimately very interesting tripel my favorite style . . notes maybe the most unique tripel that i can recall drinking people who enjoy a nice belgian barley yeast and floral taste will enjoy . it is not very sweet as is the case for most tripels .,taste,0.8,1
dark almost black hue pretty much identical to coffee . tiny ring of foam bubbles but i did n t expect any . no lacing . smell is very intense . dark fruits oak alcohol and tobacco . definately very complex but also kind of intimidating . taste is pretty much identical to the aromas . a nice touch of vanilla with an oaky dryness and the sweetness of the dark fruits . very smooth but definately a sipper . mouthfeel is silky and smooth . alcohol is pretty intense so sipping is a must . has the perfect amount of carbonation for such a big beer . this a great beer to share and i m glad i grabbed another to put some time on .,taste,1.0,1
smells like an olde english . has a musky wet corn smell . more musky than a regular olde english . it has a much more metallic smell than i m used to . so that s disconcerting . taste is extremely neutral . i was expecting something harsher from a high gravity beer . this is actually quite delightful . it s a bit bitter and has a corn flavour but also a pronounced cheap malt flavour . the metallic flavour that i smelled is still present but it s not too bad . honestly this is a lot better than i was expecting . it s a lot more bitter than i was expecting and somewhat less sweet . very corn flavoured and definitely some sweetness but not more so than a regular olde english . the only thing that makes it worse than a regular oe is that the bitterness is overly metallic in nature . that s gon na get old fast . after consuming the entire bottle i can say this it will get you drunk in a very pleasant manner . i would n t drink it for partying because of the fusel alcohol content which makes me sleepy but it is excellent for playing video games and or watching stargate sg until you pass out . that s right nerds rejoice and have a damn good time . note if you start sobering up before you go to sleep after drinking this prepare to enter hell . there s no going back and there s no saving you . filling up on food wo n t even help . good luck not killing yourself . what is it in hobo beer that can make you feel so terrible .,taste,0.8,1
note i have a stuffed up nose while drinking this . a beer connoisseur s worst enemy . this brew pours up jet black with a thin tan bubbly head . decent lacing . the nose is vanilla ice cream dry malts subtle chocolate kinda sweet . the taste is sweet malts milk a touch of smoke bitter hops in the finish medium bodied low carbo . another decent two rows offering . .,taste,0.9,1
coppery colored with a nice lofty head that clinges to the glass . carbonation is high for the style . carmely sweet aroma some hop raisiny earthy tones . nice malty sweetness mild hop flavor in the middle not overwhelming but nicely balanced . finishes with a residual carmel sweetness . body is surprisingly subdued given the upfront malty taste .,taste,0.8,1
bottle from tasting at manderes . a dark brown nice head dissipates slow . s yellow grapefruit with grass . t grassiness grapefruit caramel and smoke . m high alcohol otherwise else okay . d the alcohol presence was too intense . i also thought this beer missed key aspects of a stout .,taste,0.7,1
the first polish beer that has ever really impressed me . one of the best lagers i can think of . plenty of body and flavor but not overdone for a lager . a little darker and heavier than most pale lagers . good hop malt balance . i have been looking for good lagers for a while . found one .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
everything i want in a light beer . very easy to drink has a good taste . calories . shiner spezial leicht is one of the better light beers i ve drank . the bottle says a de lightful refreshment and i would certainly agree . in the shiner family reunion case of brews i like this just about as good as shiner light .,taste,0.7,1
a pours with a small half finger head that vanished instantaneously to rveal the surface of this clear auburn brew . a small bit of lacing lingers but nothing dramatic . this does n t look ipaish . s sweet red licorice mostly . abit of lemon rind and caramel malt . a faint stomach acid odor . t well a bit of a stomach acid profile here too but it is n t that potent . there is some caramel malt with a bit molassas and citric acid . m harsh from carbonation thin but pretty refreshing . d this is pretty drinkable . this is quite possibly the most off style beer i have ever had . this looks smells and tastes like an esb . not a great esb but if someone handed this beer to me and asked what it was in one whiff and one sip i would say esb . i suppose it could pass as a scottish ale too but ipa would be my last guess . there is very little hop profile it is hardly pale and too sweet .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a spaten tall half liter glass with a deep dark amber hue a white head that that did not last too long . aroma of dark fruits and slightly alcoholic . it has a lighter body and a nice bitterness to the dark fruit sweetness . the alcohol is not as noticable but it does pack a punch .,taste,0.7,1
for whatever reason this beer has improved enormously with the second glass i just poured for myself . served in a hill farmstead snifter . first glass was clear this one pours a bit more murky . lemondae like appearance with quickly fading bubbles . the smell does have a hint of burnt rubber and pepper to it but also some sweetness in there . some tartness lingers on the tongue as it goes down . but i would describe it mostly as zesty lemony and almost sprite like except more full pronounced tasty . a bit similar to white wine . not overly carbonated . mouthfeel is bubbly and pleasant . i ve had better low abv beers . the alchemist s shut the hell up . comes to mind . overall i could imagine drinking a couple glasses of this outside in the heat but the price is a turn off . i feel like i am paying for the bottle and that the presentation works against this particular bruery beer . a pack would be prefered .,taste,0.9,1
poured into oz tulip . a burnt orange hazy with very few streams of visable carbonation . very little head leaves a snakey lacing which melts down the side into nothingness . if it werent for the pretty color this wouldnt be a whole lot to look at . s i m not picking up on much . malts caramel sweetness . t creamy caramel sweet fruity banananess low spice with a clean hop finish . i like it . m suprized by the carbonation . very prickly still smooth medium heaviness . d overall in a longer beer session i could fit this in towards the end but i d skip it if i had lots of options . not bad but not super memorable .,taste,0.8,1
someone at the store suggested this because he saw that was sampling beers . he pointed out that this one was cedar aged . it does resemble an english style head from looking at it . i have n t tasted it yet . orange brownish in color cloudy if you look closely you can tell that it has partials floating around so i guess thats from the barrels . now the taste ol man that was pretty darn good for the first taste . i typically do n t like english styles . but this might be an acceptation to the rule . it smooth but has that hop texture like the american style . thats really why i do n t favor english styles because of the mellow texture .,taste,1.0,1
poured from the . oz bottle . pours a lithg bolden yellow with an off white fluffy head leaving spotty pillowy lacing . nose is grainy musty citrus hops and subdued yeast . taste is sligtly sweet bitter tart grapefruit in spades apple fruity and floral . the taste is remarkable in that it overshadows the nose . body is meduim crispy and dry . good beer to be sure . slainte .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to bigbry for this one . a copper looking beer . nice head that sticks quite well to the glass . i really this color and the head . s hops . grapefruit hops . i only get that . t grapefruit hops again with some malts in there . the bitterness is nice . i do n t get anything more than the hops . a little bit citrus but more grapefruits in my case . m dry medium body . d easy to drink this would be a good introductory ipa . not very aggressive just enough hops to make a good presence in the mouth . i ve seen worse and i ve seen better . average beer which was good to drink . what amaze me is that craft brewery even if the beer is ordinary . it is still quite enjoyable . which is not the case for macro . cheers to the craft brewers out there .,taste,0.6,1
consumed . pale yellow beer with a small white head . good lacing and retention lots of carbonation . sweet grainy aroma . i m sorry to be blunt but this stuff is swill . flavors are weak but consist of cooked corn some kind of artificial tasting sweetness added sugar . and perhaps some kind of non grain adjunct did they use rice in this . . i ve never had a light macro lager but i m willing to bet this is what they taste like . utterly awful . i had one sip for notes another to confirm the initial impression and that s it . ack .,taste,0.2,0
a poured a deep copperish color leaving a nice white cap and some bubbles behind s the nose was pretty tame overall . managed to get some spice out if it but thats about it . t good had nice warm character to it . it was a heavier medium body farmhouse with a fair amount of booze . i would guess or more . some pepper citrus spices hay all converge on this beer . it is tasty . i would almost call this an imperial saison if i could w o some belgian or true beer geek giving me hate mail . m nice . warming spicey medium body low in carbonation for the style perhaps lending itself to a the big body o nice and very drinkable,taste,0.8,1
i have come to the conclusion after having had a number of their beers that lakefront does lagers very well ales pretty well and stouts horribly . this is the second stout of theirs that i have had and it is as bad and undrinkable as the other fuel city . it looks pretty good like most of their beers being black with a medium tan head slowly shrinking to a permanent thin top and a little weak lace . the aroma is at first decent with burnt leaves moist wheat bread coffee chocolate hints of prunes and steak sauce . however the steak sauce aroma takes over as it warms . the taste is weakest quality and is mostly turned plums vinegar steak sauce and coffee with an extemely faint hint of choclate . it s very sour . the feel is slightly silky and pretty good . in the end this is one sided and unpleasant almost undrinkable to me .,taste,0.2,0
this is supposed to be australia s representation on the international market . and let me state loudly that this is most definately not our best beer . the light yellow colour of the beer is topped by a fluffy head and a constant stream of bubbles rises from the bottom . the smell is a little sour to the nose and is not the best . the taste is bitter and light bodied although the beer would probably taste better colder . although it is very thirst quenching that s probably all i m getting from this beer . definately one to keep in the esky on a blistering summers day .,taste,0.4,0
pours a rich dark true brown color. beautiful . no head at all just a littly frothy ring around the edge . first smell reminded me strongly of red wine a hint of berry as well . a second pass brought out the chocolate smell in full force wonderful . taste is spectacular one of the best i ve ever had . so many flavors come out of this bottle but if i had to put my finger on one in particular it would be coffee . very nice strong coffee taste with hints of chocolate . it surprised me after the strong wine smell to not have any wine y taste at all pleasantly . mouthfeel is good the appearance is somewhat misleading as it pours as if it is thick like maple syrup but feels quite thin when drinking it . i would like it to be a bit thicker maybe a bit more carbonation as well . overall drinkability is good . the taste is wonderful but the feel could be improved. all in all it goes down quite well and satisfies me greatly .,taste,1.0,1
served in miller s disgustingly amateur bottles that is crystal clear no tinting . uv rays come on in . appearance extremely pale . fizzy and foamy . little head retention . smell it s difficult to discern what it is exactly that i m smelling here . is it grain or corn . maybe . it also might be air seriously if i was blindfolded i would have thought i was sniffing air in an open space with no discernible aroma in the atmosphere . probably just expectation that s causing the corn scent . taste you know those flavored water bottles that propel sells . those have more flavor than this . the foamiest keg of keystone light has more flavor than this . there s even less to taste here than there is to smell . you ll likely never taste a beer more deserving of the title carbonated water for those who want water that gives them the hiccups . i imagine it d be awful if it was in a can though . .instead of having some flavor to balance out the aluminum taste it probably just tastes like drinking a melted can . do n t even want to think about it . mouthfeel very light and slippery . drinkability the sole point in favor of this beer it really is almost just as easy to drink as water and with almost as little flavor . if you are looking for something to have at a party this is definitely the easiest beer to repeatedly pound down quickly beer after beer easier even than keystone light . unfortunately it has no other applications . it wo n t add any enjoyment to a meal it is n t any good for post meal relaxation unless you find drinking water relaxing and at . alcohol by volume it takes forever just to get a minor buzz . hell even from a party chugging standpoint that s so low you d be better off just having two or three bottles of chimay blue even if it does take longer to drink . so in short one of the better light beers but only because it has no flavor as opposed to crappy taste . personally if i had to choose between bad flavor and no flavor i think i d forgo the whole debacle and buy something that actually tastes good .,taste,0.4,0
i was sold by the label and the employee of the international food marked . he noticed my wide eyed rampage through the many beers i have not tried . a . different slight head quickly dissolving . color like a cran grapefruit juice . s. shocking it was different and compelling . rasberries and vinegar . i thought that at first the bottle was bad . overall it made me want to try it t. bold and mouth puckering . never had a lambic not sure i will try another . m. harsh and carbonated d. trying to force it down,taste,0.4,0
pours a peachy copper amber a shade not that far removed from the color of the can it comes in topped by an impressive frothy head . i was expecting a great deal more turbidity from suspended yeast but this is more slightly hazy than cloudy . the aroma is almost peaches or nectarines and red delicious apples . very tree fruity . not a lot going on with the hops which runs counter to what their marketing material claims . they re leafy but subtle . there s also some breadiness . the taste is also peachy and appley with a leafy hop finish definitely leaning towards the noble side of things . good sweet malt slightly grainy almost doughy backbone underneath it all . some nice spice in the finish and a mellow lemon orange citrus is at play throughout . just a wonderful and fruity flavor overall but it could really do with more hops . the mouthfeel is light and juicy yet luscious . very nice but not as dry as it could be . i was expecting high hops and low carbonation but i got low hops and high carbonation . but just the fact that somebody is brewing a style of beer here that we just do n t see in ontario gets me at least a little excited about this beer . the drinkability is off the charts on this one .,taste,0.7,1
this is one of my favorite stouts . enjoyed from a tall stein this beer is almost black with a lovely thick brown head that creates a nice brown lace pattern all the way down the stein . the aroma carries hints of chocolate with the malt . the taste is slightly bitter coffee on the palate a bit sweet with a mild hop finish . the brewery here has some variability and the biggest complaint is that this beer is occasionally a bit acidic and sometimes a bit more watery than i prefer in a stout . but those are the exceptions usually it is perfect . i like to have this as a dessert which means that one is usually enough for one meal .,taste,1.0,1
pours an ultra light pale yellow color head retention minimal . corn on the nose very average typical mass produced euro lager . tastes the same quantity over quality as usual . very poor . i can see this being your average getting drunk while in high school college beer . sad . avoid it if you can . if you can t.well avoid it anyway .,taste,0.3,0
i had this on tap at the taproom . poured into a sample glass . appearance pours a clear dark amber with a half finger of off white head . leaves a ring around the edge of the glass . smell some citrus and pine hop notes with a small amount of malt in the background . taste not very good . super fruity up front that goes away quickly and leads to an extremely bitter finish . there is a yogurt like weird aftertaste . mouthfeel medium body with smooth carbonation and a dry finish . overall not a very good beer . really did n t like the aftertaste . would n t have this again .,taste,0.4,0
pours a honey color with a good size head and leaves nice lacing . smell ishoppy earthy musty and floral . taste is hops a musty earthiness malt hiding in the background and a floral fruitiness that was hard to nail down . mouthfeel is medium bodied lightly effervescent on the tip of the tongue but overall a little rough . drinkability flavor is different enough to warrant some caution but expands nicely as it warms . quite good but need to be in the right mood for this one .,taste,0.8,1
i found this on a recent trip to tulsa . i dont know a lot about it though a cursory glance at the label shows that this is a belgian pale ale aged in whiskey barrels . hmm . interesting . the beer pours a cloudy orange to amber darker than i would expect for something billing itself as a pale ale . very little head on this one despite me pouring from about a foot away from the glass . its nice to look at with a moderate amount of bubbles ringing the beer . aroma is different as theres a sweet belgian yeast characteristic followed by the heat from the whiskey barrel . i get a bit of an apple pie characteristic or at least the pie like my mom used to make without the cinnamon . not a lot of oak but theres also a welcome vanilla note that is hidden somewhere in the background . taste is quite nice . okay thats not quite fair . taste is pretty damn amazing . this is like a liquid apple pie . layers of sweet and light fruit are followed by wonderful sweet caramel malt flavor . the whiskey and oak serve to enhance the whole sensory experience adding to the perception that this isnt a beer but a dessert in a glass . i often dont like whiskey or alcohol tones in my beer but in this case it works . it almost feels like im drinking a liquid whiskey bread pudding . the whiskey is muted and underscored which helps in turn to elevate the entire experience . this is a very well constructed beer from start to finish . the mouth feel is slightly syrupy with only a small amount of carbonation . this leads to a somewhat cloying character on the palate . i suspect that this is one of those beers that you cant drink a lot of . taken as a single glass its quite wonderful with this delicious apple whiskey vanilla dessert thing going on . however im afraid that this is one of those one and done type beers meaning that its not one i think you could drink a lot of . still as a one and done its quite fantastic and easily the best thing ive tasted from oklahoma .,taste,1.0,1
poured into my grimbergen goblet . pours a creamy white head and light amber . aroma is spicy cinnamon white pepper . the high abv is notable up front but in a pleasant warming way like a fine brandy . there is a notable underlying taste of malts primarily bready . at a couple of these will make for a night this is a fine trippel .,taste,0.9,1
truly not a bad beer for the money it goes for . milwaukees best is worse imo . this beer has some flavor for the price your paying tho . it tastes grainy corny and fruity as well with maybe a hint just a smidgeon clove flavor . the aroma is the same way . not offensive at all but still this beer is far from my favorites . for cheap beer not sure it ranks . i d take it over busch milwaukees best and icehouse tho .,taste,0.6,1
small inch head on a light amber clear brew . exceptional aroma and flavor very disarming and much better than i remembered from past tastes . nice balance of malt and hops the closet comparison of celis pale bock and much richer than one might expect based on its color . a truly outstanding amber red lager and heads and shoulders above other beers of this style the biggie is the nice surge of hops that perfectly matches the very sweet malt .,taste,1.0,1
a cloudy light straw color high carbonation made a huge head initially . rescinded somewhat quickly . s brett funk . sour apple horse blanket very nice smelling t not nearly as funky as the smell lets on . nicely tart but not overly sour . m very dry . this is a small light beer . very refreshing . d pretty good but wish it was more funky tasting and more sour .,taste,0.7,1
. for a capped and corked green ml bottle at merchants . abv which is a bit light for a belgian strong pale ale as mentioned hear . clearly just a bpa . stamped as an ale brewed with spices on the front of the mardi gras appearing label . pours out to a cloudy sediment laden golden orange forming a modest white soapy head with average retention and mild lacing . carbonation is medium . the aroma is lovely with strong belgian funk sour notes including dusty basement apples kiwi sour candy mead peppery alcohol and dusty pale grains . the nose tells me this is more of a gueuze lambique . the mouthfeel is lightly ruddy in the beginning suggesting a touch of oxidation but otherwise filling not overly carbonated with a medium body . as it warms the plastic ruddy mouthfeel becomes a major problem . taste is a recap of the aroma but not holding up it s end . there is a pleasantly filling malt base and enough sweetness to round things out as i do n t particularly care for overly dry bpa s . plenty of apple lemon mead clove must yeast . bitterness is very mild . this one is a mixed bag . there is plenty of good things going on but the ruddy plastic mouthfeel is the biggest disappointment . i ve had plenty of unique belgian farmhouse ales and i think this one ultimately suffers and ca n t hold up quality wise . ultimately i find that this is n t worth the price . if i m in the mood for something special i would pick up abbaye des rocs or fantome for the price . a good idea but a bad delivery .,taste,0.9,1
from swing top into weizen cloudy golden yellow with a fluffball white head . nice lacing smells of typical banana clove and yeast . malt background . mmm banana clove dough wheat . hmmmm . it finishes a little funny . i either have an old bottle or the clove is huge . if you have ever put a clove in your mouth the beer has that same bite to it . nice texture overall . sessional,taste,0.7,1
cloudy amber with a thick nearly white head capping it . this beer looks the part and laces very well . aroma was a bit weak and really suggested a bit more hop than i expected . the taste was a real dissapointment for me . i felt that the hops overpowered all the other flavors i love in a belgian . the finish was a bit bitter and the mouthfeel medium bodied . the abv is very well hidden and if it tasted better it would quickly put you on your ass before you had any idea what was coming . not a bad beer but not what i like in a trippel,taste,0.6,1
royal . aventinus wheat doppelbock has a white head brown body . the nose was warm alcohol liquorish fruit yeast and clove . it tasted exactly the same with an added punch of maltiness for a well rounded taste . this is one powerful beer and when it slides over your tongue it tickles and stimulates at the same time . this is a wheat beer on steroids . with alcohol by volume aventinus wheat doppelbock is rather masculine . it is a notch above any other wheat beer variant i have had . drinkability is only . because while i was very satisfied after i finished it i did not need another one right away . maybe it was too damn delicious for me to handle .,taste,1.0,1
pours a lively bright and hazy gold . head is sticking around and maintaining a minimal yet thick cover over the beer . smell makes me think sweet actual smell is honey and faint citrus . this beer is delicious if for its lingering maltiness . i could do with a slightly better hop balance . you could do a hell of a lot worse but not tops for me .,taste,0.6,1
nothing like a beer brewed with cherry concentrate . seems more like minute maid than bell s at first impression . very red body a little bit dark maroon colored . head is not much other than just a wisp across the top of the beer . light cherry tartness in the nose light malt also . taste also has a lot of cherry tartness backing is light and fairly thin . this is not very good compared to the cherry stout . to thin in everything else except the cherry flavor . this almosts tastes like a cherry cola or possibly kool ade .,taste,0.4,0
best served in a lager glass poured a murky orange in color with a small white fizzy head that was fully diminishing and had poor lacing . the aroma was of sweet malts with a light citrus hop scent . it tasted bitter and rather malty at first and finished with a nice biter sweet hoppy flavor that stuck around on the taste buds for and average amount of time . mouthfeel was light to medium in body with and creamy yet dry texture with a soft carbonation . overall a great lager with a nice mix of maltiness and bitterness .,taste,0.8,1
i ve had this in all forms so i ll review the best one on tap even though they re all basically the same . a slightly lighter than the blue but has somewhat less head . pale yellow with lots of bubbles s smells like a watered down version of blue corn water bare minimum hops . t very watered down taste almost bland . if you drink blue first you wo n t even taste blue light . m way too much carbonation for a fizzy watery body d very drinkable if you ignore the taste . like cold carbonated water that has been used to cook corn on the cob overall i d rather get a soda or just plain water . yuck .,taste,0.4,0
slightly cloudy straw yellow to golden . huge white fluffy head leaves only moderate lacing on a clean glass . bready spiced bananna nose with a hint of alcohol . body is sweet malty with moderate to high carbonation . something is missing for me but ca n t quite pin point it . for some reason it feels very thin in the mouth but upon drinking the finish revives it . good easy drinking though nothing stand out .,taste,0.6,1
nice golden beer with no head . nice sweet candy and honey aromas . hop aroma none which is correct for style . lingering slick maltiness stays in the mouth . dry warm finish . this is a nice beer . i dont think you can style classify it though . a summer beer is light a belgian is high abv . this is both so its interesting enough to make me want more but not on a hot bar b q type night .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
lem me just tell you that the name says it all . more than a couple of these and it is la fin du monde the end of the world for those who do n t know . from the second i popped the cork i knew this beer was special . appearance poured surprisingly light not much of a head . lacing was sparse but nice . smell typical fruity belgian traits . nothing mind blowing . taste now here s where this beer s personality really stands out for me . it s just right . nothing overpowering especially not the alcohol . hints of fruit possibly sugar cane . mouthfeel crisp and snappy . drinkability well i suppose i m a lightweight . maybe if i had the pack of ouncers it woulda been no problem but one big bottle of this and i m down for the count . but as far as flavor these could be drank all day . i highly recommend this one . my favorite of all the unibroue s to date .,taste,0.9,1
review from notes . a fizzy beer looking stuff not much else to comment on . s nothing . perhaps a bit of an effervescence to the nose . a mild hop twang but nothing really t slightly hopped seltzer . i think someone must have miscalculated during the hopping of this beer . .or lack thereof mf bubbles and water . like seltzer again d sure i could drink these all night . i would n t want to though waste of time .,taste,0.4,0
presentation green ml bottle with a high quality cork . similar presentation to that of the faro less a gold label . unfiltered aged for years and bottle conditioned . freshness date on back label . . . . appearance highly carbonated cloudy pale amber with a pure white head of tiny bubbles . great head retention . smell aromas of tart cider with mouth watering sourness . makes your saliva glands go wild . taste dry and light bodied champagne like with a sharp puckering sourness . very vague maltiness and hops are not to be found . hints of dry grain and lemon rind the finish . notes much dryer than the faro making it the ideal accompaniment for a plate of soft cheese or perhaps a special occasion in place of champagne . a lambic in the raw and perhaps for the more educated palate . this was a really good gueuze had it in brussels at beer circus with a plate of cheese and bread .,taste,1.0,1
light amber not too much head . light raisins and some booze in the nose . not really too much beyond that . damn what the hell . where was all this hiding in the aroma . a little char a lot of toasted coconut . i love beers that have this vanilla coconut taste and this one has it in spades . wow . and the . here is n t anywhere near as tough as i thought it could be . the big beer manifests itself in the feel . low carbonation thick feel . drinkability is much higher than i thought it would be . you feel it but it does n t show in the taste at all always a plus for a barleywine . i do n t know i was n t expecting to be as impressed by this as i am .,taste,1.0,1
a golden . a lot of sediment . s alcohol on the front end . riesling hints of limeade . t sweet alcohol downshifts into mild grapefruit and resiny hops . raisins and malt in the aftertaste . m boozy up front then smoothes out pretty quickly but enough alcohol hangs around to keep your mouth warm throughout the drink . d the alcohol lets you know it s there and delays you from pouring a second .,taste,0.9,1
served a black nearly opaque body with a thin ecru head that leaves sticky lacing . plenty of roastiness pineapple dark roast coffee in the nose . flavors explode on the tongue . sweet up front then hoppy tropical fruit followed by a bitterness that says i am righteous here to stay . solid mouthfeel on the lushly full not thick side . a one and done due to the abv .,taste,1.0,1
a very pleasant easy drinking dark ale . a standard sweet roasted and malty version of an older german style with hops and bitterness really not elements . beautiful colour limited aroma and no extreme flavours across either taste or finish pallettes . an extremely easy drinking drak beer . anyone who favours roasted malts and caramel could happily spend some time here .,taste,0.8,1
a clear amber with finger of head . no lacing . s little bit of butter and alcohol . mild skunky smell not all together pleasant . t buttery in a good way lots of alcohol sweet sugary grainy almost . m light for the alcohol content . d i finished the pint but it was a lot of alcohol . will not be having again .,taste,0.7,1
pours a deep red if you hold it up to the light very clear . smells distinctly of cherries in my opinion . i kept dwelling on the cherry smell while i was drinking the beer . didn t taste like cherries however but had a distinct sweetness to it at the beginning . a very smooth beer complex flavors . it s a very hoppy beer and tastes in my opinion a bit bitter . fruity sweetness is in there with some very aromatic flavors somewhere in there . perhaps this beer was too complex for my inexperienced year old taste buds . i loved the complex flavors and the hoppyness but didn t so much like the bitterness to it . i suppose it might be the american strong ale style but i found it hard to drink and spent a lot of time drinking it sip by sip . indeed a very flavorful beer i enjoyed it but i can t get myself to drink it without feeling full from all the flavor . drinkability is the issue for me on this one . definitely a beer you have to sit down with an concentrate on . still can t get over the cherries . on a side note my girlfriend and her friends when they tried it says it tastes terrible . then again they were drinking lemon drop martinis and long island iced tea s at the time . a true man or man like woman s beer sorry ladies .,taste,0.9,1
mcauslan has been brewing since in montreal s st henri district . then the brewery produced just one beer their pale ale . now mcauslan produces ten different beers including a vintage ale which i look forward to every year . although i do look forward to the winter release of the vintage ale almost every time i think about a quenching and delicious beer i look for the st. ambroise apricot wheat beer . in june mcauslan began brewing season beers apricot wheat for the spring raspberry ale for the summer and the spiced pumpkin ale for the fall . the raspberry and pumpkin beers are still available only seasonally however because of the success of the apricot wheat it is now available year round . thank you mcauslan . on a hot summers day by the pool on the beach at the game or virtually anywhere i can hardly think of a beer better suited to quench my thirst than the st. ambroise apricot wheat beer . the aroma is so distinct the flavor so delicious and naturally as a wheat beer the crisp and effervescent mouth feel is second to none . it is typically available in packs at . abv in ml bottles at the lcbo . the orange and green label depicts three fresh apricots on a tree and that is exactly what you should expect . it s an all grain brew with natural apricot essence to bring out a lively flavor and aroma . this is actually one of the first beers i look to when trying to convince naysayers that real beer is delicious . most people ca n t comprehend the idea of an apricot beer but once this beer is poured it is instantly apparent that this is no ordinary beer . the color is transparent golden orange close to amber and pours with much life spouting to the surface of the beer forming a short head which quickly fades to nothing . once you lean in for a smell it s over . it s filled with apricots i mean filled with them . the nose is all ripe apricot flesh and a light tartness of apricot peal that s about it . it does smell crisp and sweet with slight floral malt but you should n t expect too much in the way of complexity . this beer is n t here to intrigue you it s here to quench your thirst and quench it exceptionally well . it s degrees celcius and sunny out you re on a patio in front of a bbq flipping steaks and hamburgers and you need something to break the heat that has filled your palate and throat . you reach for the apricot wheat beer and instantly you are compelled to a world of fresh crisp refreshing fruit and beer . nothing does it like the apricot wheat beer . right away as it hits your tongue you get the sweet fruity apricot flesh which will engulf your mouth . it s crisp sweet and light everywhere but not sugar sweet or artificial . the apricot flavor is very true and lively and not masked by malt or hops which are there but they play a secondary role to the apricot . the beer finishes incredibly clean with more light sweetness and a hint of floral hops . it finishes so refreshing and cleansing totally preparing your palate for that juicy burger . the st. ambroise apricot wheat beer is amazing beer year round and second to none in the summer . this beer is a game changer .,taste,0.7,1
i am one of the few people wo actually likes bud lite lime so for shits and grins i thought trying the competitive miller entry would be interesting . bad idea . many people comment that corona tastes like urine once it gets warm . having never tasted urine i ca n t comment for sure but if i did chill would probably draw a direct comparison . the unique thing about chill is that it has that urine quality when its cold . if miller is trying to create a product that appears to those who prefer to drink urine then they have a winner .,taste,0.4,0
apearance the bottle had my attention looked hippyish i liked that approach . it pours a orangish copper . it has a thick white head . smell strong blast of hoppy aroma yet refreshing . taste i could n t explain taste sorry it is damn good though . mouthfeel medium bodied medium carb with a hoppy aftertaste . drinkability a great ipa but i liked the over the top hoppyness of this beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is basically black like motor oil . pretty thick but not sludge like . smells of coffee malt chocolate and tastes of all of the above plus some burnt nuts and molasses and other stuff . a very nice blend of flavors . where it goes wrong is the lack of carbonation . while i do n t have as much of a problem with it as the bros do it s a definite minus . it was just a bit too flat . if there had been some more fizz this would have been absolutely first rate . as it was it was still a pretty darn good beer .,taste,0.8,1
visited philly last week and had a chance to pick up a bottle of this delicious beer . poured out of a . oz bottle into a nonic glass . a reddish brown color with a nice head . this beer is just asking me want to drink it every time i look at it . s an apple fruity smell . smells both sweet and sour . t just the right amount of sweetness . i ve never had a sweeter more delicious beer in my life . tastes of apples and cherries . every sip is refreshing and satisfying . m a good amount of carbonation that was n t overwhelming . o love monk s flemish sour ale . just the right amount of sweetness for me and overall a delicious high quality beer . i need to find more bottles of this .,taste,1.0,1
pale straw in color . white head that leaves a lot of spongy lace . aroma was lightly malty nutty sweet . unique and not bad . taste is bitter hoppy malty nutty sweet and rich . balanced and hoppy . crisp lighter though creamy to a point . slick with colid carbonation . overall i really enjoyed this . not hugely aromatic but extremely tasty and yummy . a nice and unique german pils .,taste,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 .,taste,1.0,1
poured froma ml bottle into a dfh signature glass bottle date appearance pours a deep ruby in color small size head likely from the alcohol slowly dissapates leaving a thin sheet of lace around the glass . this beer has a beautiful color likely from the boatloads of raspberries that go into this beer . smell whew not only do i get a ton of sweet raspberry and cranberry flavors up front but i get a thick aroma of booze on the back end . the fruitiness smells very authentic with the hoppiness pairing well giving out a tiny bit of citrus here as well . the booze element reminds me of a minute or olde school in the fact that it s very pungent yet very sweet smelling . taste wow i guess a year really did good things for this beer . as much as i thought alcohol bite was going to kill this beer it s barely noticeable . sweet raspberry flavors burst off the glass again very authentic almost like crushing up a bunch of raspberries and straining the juice into the glass . a red wine like tannin flavor mixes in here making this very comparable to a port wine . very tart without being overly sour . the hops used give off a small citrus bite towards the finish but nothing too noticeable . the last sip shows off a tiny touch of alcohol sweetness with more of that earthy raspberry flavor . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is a bit thick and the carbonation is low yet a tad prickly almost like a champagne that s gone a bit flat . a good amount of bitterness from the hops come into play here as well . this one sits nicely on the tongue without getting too wet . drinkability this is by all means a sipper coming in at abv this one will really creep up on you with a bit of age let this sit for a year to really experience the depth of the flavors . i like that the raspberry flavors are not fake tasting and that the alcohol bite from sitting for a year really took a backseat so i could experience all of the fruit flavors billowing from this beer . very comparable to a wine your snobby red wine drinkers would really get a taste for this one . very glad i finally got a bottle of this to experience it because it s one of the better fruit beers out there with nothing lacking on any level . great job dfh .,taste,1.0,1
a growler of the new batch from february i think courtesy of mrbubbler . thanks . opened on february . i expected this to be the color of the sun . instead it s flame orange meets sinopia reddish brown ochre bodied with a nice full finger head that leaves long vertical lines of lacing down the glass . the second pour yields a fantastically thick jiggling like jello head . straight citrus at first with candied fruit and grapefruit . as it opens tropical fruit notes are birthed from the glass . tangerine apricot mango some candied sugar . taste is a diminished self of the nose . candied orange citrus and baking sugar with just the smallest hint of grapefruit bitterness on the finish . tangerine joins the party . it is n t as worthy of thirteen lines spelling out citrus as i anticipated and i wonder if this batch just is n t as up to snuff as some previous ones or if my expectations were too high . that being said the flavor profile plays to my weaknesses and i m rather smitten with it . medium bodied and unbearably smooth and drinkable . it is n t the thickest stickiest dipa i ve had but the dryness on the mid to late palate leaves me wanting more . some lingering bitterness on the finish . just an exceptional dipa and narrowly tailored to my proclivities to boot . i m surprised the taste is n t more citrus and tropical fruit forward given its reputation but it s easy to enjoy nonetheless and a lower score would misrepresent its quality .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at harvest moon poured into goblet . a dark mahogany as advertised that had that had impressive lacing . the texture and thickness could be seen right from the pour . s dried fruits and caramel with a hard liquor background scent . pick up the kick here and not much hops but the fruitiness and sugars more than apparent . t chocolate and fruits straight forward and didnt pick up much of the hops more caramel flavoring . not the typical barleywine but not bad . m very smooth and chewy . nice coating to the tongue . pleasant . d extremely drinkable for a barleywine . the alcohol presence more in the nose than the taste and this one was extremely smooth and tasty . not my favorite hm or bwine but a good sipper nonetheless on a cold night .,taste,0.7,1
s i ve had this both on tap and from the bottle and this beer does n t much care how it s served . a fairly remarkable . great coppery orange brown suits the occasion and a rather soapy head dissipates quickly to leave no lacing . the weak head suits the style to my eyes . s unremarkable . mostly caramel but nothing to write home about . t very bitter and caramel and spicy earthy with tons of roasted malt . it s an okay flavor on its own but it really pairs quite extraordinarily well with bratwurst and burgers and other festival treats . by itself i d say the beer is unbalanced and leans hard on the spice and roasted malt . with food though it s like having a light beer and your food and a great seasonal sauce slathered on all at once . you can drink octoberfest by itself and it s a good beer considering it s usually on special when it s in but do try it with some nicely grilled treats if you can . warming the beer actually gives it some surprising depth as the flavors mellow and mix a bit and having this beer warm will probably give you instant ideas for the next time you grill brats . personally i enjoy this beer so much when it s in that warming is n t usually an issue but i always kick myself for not remembering it s good at any temperature . m the actual feel is a bit watery in my opinion but you ll likely miss that from the lingering burnt malt and spice flavors . this beer has a high character without affecting drinkability . d i ve had a few rip roaring nights on this stuff at festivals and even served it as well as consumed it so i can attest that it s a great companion beer to last through the night . however it s really only good seasonally as it s just not balanced enough to stand on its own without the novelty factor . love it when it s in and look forward to next season . and hey it s great even as it goes warm so feel free to enjoy the festival as this beer will stay there for you . verdict food pairings turn this mostly average beer into a great seasonal treat .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle . batch appearance poured the first half into my new belgium goblet resulting in a finger khaki head that is as dense as it gets . the beer itself is black with hints of caramel on the bottom and edges when held to light . the star of the show is the head though . you could pour this beer take a nice little nap wake up and it ll still be hanging around . it turns into creamy chunks as it slowly recedes leaving behind a blanket of lacing to start but stops about half way down . if that awesome lacing lasted the whole time the appearance would be perfect . smell i took a whiff while i was pouring it and it smelled like a sweet wine . unfortunately this was n t the case after the pour . it smells mostly of potent alcohol a light amount of roasted malt and a tiny tiny bit of dark fruit undertones . it hinted at some of the goodness that was to come but those goodies were masked by booze . taste every single sip is different and this beer is very complex . so please bare with me . it starts sweet and slightly sour smoothly transitioning into roasted malt and lingering semi sweet chocolate . as i drank the beer kept adding new flavors to the mix to keep me thinking . the alcohol starts to peak its head and rides underneath almost the entire time never overpowering the plethora of other flavors . it begins starting sour along with the sweet and finishing smoky more than chocolaty . it almost reminds me of a sour stout like rabid duck but more complex . the hops are in there but i m too busy trying to figure out these crazy malts . dark fruits and caramel are there but what else am i tasting . i wrote this in my notes at one point smoked caramel liqueur infused with dark fruits and some hops . this beer makes me feel dumb . the flavor teeters on being obnoxious and terrible but instead lands on the delicious complex side . mouthfeel low medium carbonation with a silky creamy fullness . unfortunately the sourness and bitterness can get to be a bit much on the tongue . drinkability this beer comes in ounce bottles for a reason . a bomber would be too much for me . it s got a lot of different stuff going on and you ll need plenty of time to get through the ounces and try and get a good grip on all the tastiness . not much need for more than one maybe two . note this beer is something from a post apocalyptic movie where most of the world was wiped out but one crazy brewer survived and somehow managed to make some intense fantastic beer out of anything he could find . i d say if you can get it start collecting vintages because every bottle is different .,taste,0.9,1
second beer in my oktoberfest tour a dark copper color not much head . the beer is rather flat . s not much nose a bit of caramel malts . t tastes of roasted caramel malts . there is a bad aftertaste sour and a little hoppy . not a fan . m d medium body average in every way . the beer is definitely not as malty or full flavoured as it should be . average average average . so far flying dog s offering was much better .,taste,0.7,1
i had two of these on tap at floyds . one by itself and the other with dessert . the combination of chocolate with this beer was awesome . a dark brown . there was barely a head on this one . s this beer radiated with dark roasted malts . it smelled fantastic . t the beer tasted less pungent than it smelled . there was a strong malt and caramel presence backed by a bit of dark fruit . m medium bodied beer the carbonation kept it from getting to thick . d the carbonation would allow this beer to be drank all afternoon . it went down really smoothly which led to a nd mug for me .,taste,0.8,1
weyerbacher raspberry imperial stout is the first raspberry beer i have liked in a very long time . having been disappointed with rasp whatever so often i would n t even have tried this one had it not been included in a sampler pack . i am glad it was . the beer is very dark like strong coffee . the scent is fresh fruity and perhaps a bit yeasty . the inviting dark tan head dissipates almost completely within few minutes . the flavor is roasty with licorice charcoal coffee and of course raspberries with a dry gritty finish . later the flavor lingers on like a distant campfire or a fond of a raspberry chocolate confection . outstanding .,taste,1.0,1
if you had to judge this beer solely by the smell you probably would n t try it . the aroma is vinegary and sour and in fact more resembles a hard cider than a beer . hints of bananas apples and cider vinegar dominate but by and large this smells like the beer went bad in the bottle . on the tongue the resemblance to a hard cider continues and thankfully while the sour flavor is still present it seems tempered here and easily palatable . again bananas cider vinegar and apple flavors are present and dominate most of the mouthful . in some respects these flavors mimic ports sweet champagnes or perhaps sherries . towards the end a few layers are peeled back to reveal a white grape like taste as well as nicely toasted grains . mouthfeel is light only slightly viscous and the ale is fizzy with more carbonation than usual . overall while this beer is a bit of a shock to the tongue and probably more than a bit of an acquired taste it s still intriguing and seductive . worth seeking out .,taste,0.8,1
stopped in at chumleys in lafayette in and asked what the special dogfish was . got the description its like a three floyds mixed with a pale ale . very strong . worthless description from the otherwise knowledgable bri at chumleys . last description got me . this beer pours a golden color with minimal head and little lacing . the smell is interesting . there is a very sweet aroma and little else . the flavor is similar . its not bad but its totally bonkers . light start then you get hit with a sweet oaky something which quickly decays into a slightly sticky but flavorful finish . you do feel all . abv of this thing . no slamming this thing down .,taste,0.9,1
i picked this up in illinois the last time i was back there and i m glad i did n t read all the reviews here beforehand because they would have led me not to purchase it . i m a big fan of blueberries and black raspberries and of course beer so when i saw it in the store i had to purchase it . pours a light red almost a pink hue with a lot of carbonation and minimal head . smell is tart blueberries with some raspberry and maraschino cherry . taste is deep sweet malt kind of like an abbey ale with a tart raspberry taste on the swallow . no hops to speak of but the tartness is followed by a warmth from the alcohol that is quite endearing . i m a hophead but i really liked this one . probably the best fruit beer i ve ever had .,taste,0.9,1
a poured into a pint glass with a huge darker tan head . very dark brown body . s some chocolate nuts almost a light metallic light roasted malts and also one other smell i just ca n t pinpoint . t light chocolate and nut flavors . some roasted malts also . pretty much just follows the smell really close . ca n t get any metalic taste which is a good thing m really high in carbonation to the point where it s hard to pick out flavors . medium body . d it is good just the high carbonation totally kills it . i am trying to swirl it to kill some of it off .,taste,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 .,taste,0.7,1
decent beer . i m probably drawn to it more by the name than anything else . sweet taste followed by some hops but pretty thin . this tastes like a macro brewed version of a beer that desperately wants to be micro brewed . overall just decent nothing special .,taste,0.8,1
tried a pint of this at the atlanta airport while i was waiting for my flight home . arrived without any head so really do n t know about that but it did retain a skinny little light brown lacing throughout my experience with this particular glass of beer . aroma consists of roasted caramel malts with hints or accents of honey and roasted nuts . the taste is that of roasted caramel malts highlighted with a roasted nut taste and maybe a slight molasses or something similar coming through the taste remains throughout a light dryish aftertaste . i quite liked this brown although i wish it had had a slightly fuller body on it but that s ok with me .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to mike for sharing this gem . this one was pn . served in a heady topper glass . a white foam settles to a thin ring leaving a bit of haze on top and minimal lacework . pale slightly hazed white peach flesh body . s buttery oak watered down wine some alcohol . t wow . i thought i d had some bad beers from white birch but this may be a new low . vitamins medicinal notes vomit . this actually made me gag . sublimely terrible . m i could n t drink enough to tell . i guess i ll be fair and call it average . d just horrendous . avoid at all costs .,taste,0.2,0
oz can at the cubs game . super light clear and fizzy very carbonated . light aroma of skunk and hops . the taste is also very light a light skunky finish but overall very plain you ca n t taste anything . the feel is super light easy enough to drink but not something i would go after .,taste,0.7,1
this was an extra from d b . my first trader and he really hooked me up . thanks buddy . this was my first beer back after a horrible horrible week . i love the wackiness of the fff labels . a perfect combination of playfulness cubism and early s day glow . bottle undated . this was poured vigorously and did little . barely any head formed and was shy to come back with some hearty swirling of the glass . clear as day with a nice orange hued bronze color . with the slightest bit of husk particles clinging to the bottom of the head . a bit disappointing in this department . but looks are n t everything . a bit different aromatically for a wheat beer . you really get more hops amarillo than the grainy banana clove and estery notes you d associate with a wheat beer . i like it but it caught me a bit off guard at first . the gets deeper and the dried fruitiness of the amarillo hops really comes on strong as this warms . on the palate this seems a bit light transparent and ghost ish . a kind of now you taste it now you do n t beer . with all the hops in the nose you d expect a carryover but they are barely there . with the wheat you d expect the citrusy grainy goodness but alas there is little . the light lemon rolled oat and cinnamon sugar spice is nice enough but very short of amazing . i like the low carbonation and the broad feel to this beer . it lingers . it grows sip after sip those light flavors grow and grow . and the brightness at the edges of the mouth is a nice touch . overall i think this may be a less than fresh bottle given the mildness of the amarillo hops which i typically find to be very agressive when present and young . why do people still not date the bottles they produce . ca n t figure it out . bottom line not an extreme beer but a well crafted one and one i would truly enjoy putting down a pk at a time . with the lt abv this also wo n t put a huge hurt on ya . summer time fun . thanks again dave for the great trade and the great beers . you are a champ .,taste,0.6,1
again on tap at the oxymoron even at galaxy hut . appearance burnt orange little to no head awesome lacing smell pineapples never actually had this before this beer smelled like someone had poured pineapple juice in it . i loved that . everything else takes a backseat to that smell but pine and other bright fruits are present . taste again taste like it was a pineapple and hop beer which in my opinion is about the coolest thing ever . never had a double or a pale ale with a strong pineapple taste but if i could find one with a more reasonable abv i d be drinking it all the time . plenty of hops in this brew just the way i like it . again everything is trumped by the pineapple but pears and a present but not over powering booze taste . mouthfeel heat moderate carbonation awesome hop bite that lingers drinkability again if it were strictly based on taste all day i could drink it . but this was only my second pint and i was not drunk but past tipsy . so the abv sinks this one to a three but if you are on a mission to get destroyed drinking pineapple juice look no further .,taste,0.9,1
i had this as part of a sample palate at the brewery in hollowell maine . this beer is a little too dark an has almost no head . it has a nice sweet aroma . the flavor is sweet up front and then turns very hoppy . the sweetness is unusual for this type of beer . clean finish .,taste,0.8,1
when i first had this i remember think . i bet this is rated pretty high . i m actually surprised it sits on b considering i thought it was so nice a beer . a the beer poured a golden rep that i would call dark and i would n t consider light either . thin head that provided very good lacing . s a sweet aroma that had a hint of spice t m a wonderful sweet malty flavor that was rich and creamy that was dominated by the sweetness but not in a bad way finished smooth . d i really enjoyed this beer but at the time i had to a lot of beers to drink and not much time so i never revisited this well rounded beer .,taste,0.9,1
glad to have got my hands on a oz bottle of this double ipa . easily the best michigan double ipa that i have had unless you count hopslam which will reign supreme and insanely expensive . it has more of a citrus aroma and taste to it compared to the two hearted ipa and reminds me more of the crooked tree which i prefer . totally recommended if you can get your hands on one .,taste,1.0,1
live review at the bottle room in whittier . pours a slightly hazy copper hue . kind of orangish . leaves some very nice sheets of white lacing on the glass . very faint smell . tropical fruit and floral aromas are there . taste is sweet and hoppy . pineapple and mango flavors mostly . slightly harsh finish but does n t detract from the great flavor . mouthfeel is medium bodied . surprisingly easy to drinl and smooth for a beer . great aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
nice crystal clear golden color with a nice white head . smell was almost offensive and hard to describe . just did n t care for it . taste was very good with a perfect balance and a nice subtle hoppy finish . carbonation was med high and body was medium . nice mouthfeel and highly drinkable . if it was n t for the off aroma this would have been an excellent beer .,taste,0.9,1
interestingly strong yet easily drinkable a nice style of pilsner on the harder side would go great with a burger and fries most impressive characteristic is the ridiculously noticeable smell that came off slowly just after the pour with the carbonation you could accidently loose track of how much you ve had lacked any other flavors other than the hops could be just a matter of style preference,taste,0.6,1
pours a very dark orange almost amber colour extremely deep for a saison but with boisterous and lively carbonation forming a frothy and fluffy head of white foam that leaves some good lacing . the head and carbonation screams of an alive beer but the colour is very surprising . pepper and candied lemon rind on the nose certainly a hint of acidity anyway with some dusty yeast characters and something green and organic . i like it a lot in fact it has quite a light aroma profile all up but all the characters are on target so it s stylistically good and damn it smells refreshing . taste is a bit disappointing quite light on the fron with a slight phenolic note with a metallic twang . mid palate is thin with perhaps just a slight acidity and back has a slightly roasted character that implies to me a darker than required grain bill as suggested by the colour . throughout it all is a light acetone note which twinges off everything else . it s not bad but the nose is pretty representative of the style so i expected a better profile on the palate as well . pretty drinkable though the sparkling mouthfeel lifts it and although it has some off notes in the flavour i found it a pretty good drop .,taste,0.6,1
had this classic a couple of years ago at a homebrew meeting . a one of a kind very rare thing to get a hold of . deep mahogany appearance strong brown head with excellent lace . nose is fruity with strong malt with chocolate notes hops are low . flavor is malt upfront with raisiny fruity esters . chocolate flavors predominate in the middle . hops are very low bit in the finish . mouthfeel is chewy with nice creaminess and carbonation . drinkibility is good a beer for a cold nite . a classic that i would love to have again .,taste,1.0,1
well when i saw ben reviewed this beer nice job on misspelling the name by the way i figured since we d been having the same beer lately i might as well finish off the weekend with the same beer . so me and the girlfriend went to lunch at town hall today . not sure where the tart came from as it was n t on the chalkboard but i could be wrong . served in a medium chalice . color is pink almost like a dark pink lemonade . not much head on this serving only a small ring . not much lacing either . the nose is almost completely dominated with tart cherries . honestly it s hard to pick up the base tripel but it s there . i m not a huge fan of cherries more of a raspberry guy personally but this is some good smelling stuff . i can get a lot more of the base tripel in the taste for sure but i m not even sure i really like that . it s not bad it s just missing something . tart cherries dominate again . mouthfeel is light and smooth . little to no carbonation bite . drinability is insane . the is not noticeable at all . not a bad offering from town hall but i m not sure i ll be ordering this again . on a side note ben will be happy to know i took notes at the bar this time rather than doing it from memory .,taste,0.7,1
i hear stories about this being infected about it not being infected . im reviewing this with the mindset the brewery wanted this beer to be a sour . if i m wrong then i m wrong . smells of apples tastes of a sour porter like the new glarus unplugged english porter but way more sour . you can taste the dark malts coming through this beer but the sourness is not pleasureable . would not recommend .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours with a thick creamy head that settles into a nice residual swirl of bubbles . the color is a deeper orange like many other imperial ipas . the aroma jumps out of the glass and presents you with a pleasant onslaught of citrus y hoppiness with some undertones of pine . the taste is sweet alcoholic a little bitter and generally good . it finishes with some hoppy bitterness . really this beer is worth the aroma alone and everything else is just a bonus .,taste,0.6,1
a pours dark almost black with a thick creamy cascading brown head that lasts a while . s no noticable hop or malt aromas t taste of toffee and roasted malts dominates a slight to non existant hop flavor and bitterness . hop to malt ratio is low . starts sweet and finishes sweet . m heavy beer due to the sweetness d overall i liked it quite a bit . i m not a stout freak but i would definitely get this one again . could use a bit more hopping but overall a decent beer .,taste,0.8,1
copper colored with a beige orange foamy head . head is two fingers high and bumpy leaving craters as bubbles burst . aroma is light made of sweet malt and caramel plus a bit of hops . flavor is sweet and malty with hints of caramel . mouthfeel is watery . uneven splotches of lace dot the glass . too sweet and not well balanced .,taste,0.8,1
lovely red bronze colour with a beige coloured head . smell is terrific . very sweet and malty actually reminds me of breakfast cereal like sugar smacks or something . i like my barleywine to be bereft of any hop bitterness whatsoever and this one i m afraid wraps up its sweet malty opening with a little bit of a bitter hoppy finish . still good though . mouthfeel is pretty heavy as it should be and the is disguised well . a good attempt by an american brewery to replicate one of my favourite english styles .,taste,0.6,1
things are off to an impressive start as a lively pour leads to a very clear dark brownish copper with a sticky white head that shows promising signs of lacing and longevity . notes of caramel sheepishly fill the nose along with some honey and biscuit . somewhat earthy . there s nothing overly good or bad going on here . mineral bitterness starts things off before revealing a caramel malt with just a touch of butterscotch . earthy and metallic with some lemon rind . very dry long chalky finish . what i hope for in an ipa is a nice maltiness balanced by a good bitterness and this is n t particularly strong on either front . no . mineral . and metallic . these are the two words that best describe this beer . medium bodied and overly carbonated it s hard to gauge the mouthfeel on account of the overpowering minerality . really . the overly minerally aspect really dominates everything else and makes for a clumsy and inelegant attempt at an ipa . yet another in a long series of duds from the lcbo . do they even try these beers before they bring them in . and at what point did somebody amongst their ranks think that also bringing it in the l plastic pop bottle format was totally the way to go .,taste,0.4,0
i was n t sure what to expect with this beer and i was very pleasantly surprised . pours out a good dark copper amber color with a slightly off white head that has some staying power and leaves a bit of a ring around the inside of the glass and some good yet spotty lacing . aroma is a bit sweet with some interesting spices that my nose could n t pick apart coming out . overall it had a nice almost spring like refreshing aroma . belgian candy malts right up front kind of surprised me but i was n t complaining . normally i m not a fan of this flavoring but it was far more subtle than any other candy malt containing beer i ve tried thus far . very nice . the green raisins give it a strange taste putting a bit more sweetness in with the malts . a nice sort of citrusy tart finish to the beer . aftertaste has a nice fruity reminiscence about it . can barely taste the alcohol . nicely balanced over all . medium body a touch creamy but more syrupy . nothing offensive about it just average . a good beer to enjoy but not one to drink several of all night long . definitely one worthy of being picked up again .,taste,0.9,1
this was my first hefeweisse and i have to say i was very impressed . if you have never had a hefeweisse this is a very approachable beer and provides a very enjoyable drinking experience from the first sip to the last . appearance beautiful . you know what beer sterotypically looks like . this is that beer . the cloudy appearance may throw some off but it has a nice golden colour and a thick head . smell i m still new with this but as an amateur i would say i can detect strong yeast and wheat scents with a more subtle almost banana like aroma taste taste is where this beer shines . delicious . light and refreshing yet full of flavour . i can definitely taste the wheat and detect the yeast . this beer begins well and leaves a great taste in the mouth . drinkability very easy and refreshing . not too high of an alcohol content which is nice when you d like more than one of these . overall i would highly recommend trying this beer,taste,0.9,1
. oz bottle poured into a tulip . a ruby red good clarity billowy off white head which leaves heavy lacing as it slowly dissipates into a small foam covering over entire surface . s some light sour funkiness slight smell of sea salt cherries salty chinese candy just a touch of sherry cooking vinegar . t the saltiness in the nose is also present in the taste . there are also tastes of cherries oak sourdough starter . m really froths a lot when first taken into the mouth almost like a softer version of a soft drink . medium body only fair mouthcoating which causes the tastes to disappear too quickly . d i would have a hard time drinking more than one of these though there are definitely things to like about this beer it just does n t go down easily enough to be highly drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
michelob ultra oz bottle recent bottling consumed fairly aggressive pour in a pilsner glass poured a very light shade of pale hay with quickly dissipating white head . smelt of a blemish of maltiness taste begins with light corny malt and finishes metallic and watery . mouthfeel was light and overcarbonated . overall a good substitute if your tap water is contaminated .,taste,0.2,0
here we have one of my all time favorite breweries doing one of my all time favorite traditional styles of beer . i will do my best to remain unbiased . no promises . ha . appearance the head retention and lacing on this tripel is always the first thing to impress me . very creamy . i believe this is a filtered beer yet it is still reasonably cloudy . clearly they do not over filter which personally i like . a very strong golden yellow as well as mild bright orange coloration . smell yeast and lemon citrus zap the senses . very sharp and slightly bready . not much sugar coming through however there is a little bit . not a complicated aroma . decent overall smell but nothing amazing . taste licorice anise is very prominent . lots of orange peel coming through as well . vanilla and heavy floral notes are also noticeable . a subtle use of coriander perhaps . a hint of toffee especially after it warms . quite a sweet beer but overall very balanced . the pale malts and hops really play their part in distracting the tongue from how sugary this tripel is . very impressive . again love the use of anise . mouthfeel this is interesting . it seems to really sit on the tongue more than most places . directly on the surface and around the sides . a relatively smooth and syrupy beer . not a ton of feel per se but very silky nonetheless . overall het anker outdoes themselves . this is an excellent tripel . the combination of pale malts sugars and belgian hops really leaves the enthusiast wanting more . it s no wonder this traditional beer is still one of the oldest standing recipes from mechelen brewed since for the knights of the order of the golden fleece according to their official website . a true classic . wait . speaking of which . maybe another outstanding sibling beer is in need of review . .,taste,1.0,1
a friend opened a bottle recently and told me this had taken a turn for the worst . with great trepidation i open one of mine . oz red foil top bottle served in a snifter . pours an attractive dark cola brown with ruby ish tinges and a massive dense camel colored head . excellent retention and light lacing . pleasant boozy aroma of dark fruit raisin plum etc vanilla booze toffee and caramel . flavor starts off similarly before veering into the land of sherry cardboard and wet dog . body is medium thick soft and chewy but not quite viscous . sigh this tastes like something i would have liked but the dry bitter cardboard aftertaste ruins this .,taste,0.6,1
a bright golden ale with no head which suits me fine . aromas of sweet toffee malt some bitter and acidic notes and a slightly metallic smell . mouthfeel is nothing special nicely carbonated but very thin . the beer is initially pretty tasty but instantly insunstantial and becomes progressively less appetising as the pint glass drains . quite sharp overall with hints of citrus and an off putting metallic element . some weak but tasty caramel malt flavour redeems it slightly but fails to assert itself . little hop flavour evident . not disgusting faint praise there . and reasonably drinkable but i ca n t really recommend this . thin and rather inspid . certainly not a premium ale for my money . i applaud the co op for commisioning a couple of beers but caledonian might have produced something more distinctive .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass the beer pours amber gold with rosy highlights . the beer has a thick foamy cream head that sustains while drinking . smells of cream and hops smoke and toffee . taste is slightly sour with sweet malty overtones . the beer has dominant hoppy notes and some peppery characteristics . the spice is present in the aftertaste and the finish is smooth and creamy . light hops are consistent throughout the beer helping to balance the other flavors . smooth and easy to drink and the low abv allows for multiple follow ups without doing too much damage .,taste,0.7,1
pours a red amber color into a weizen glass . with almost no head . aroma is nicely malted with caramel wood and toast notes . very clean with a distinct marzen profile . the flavor is best described as nice . it s not the best marzen i ve had but i enjoyed it . malty and smooth with toast and nut notes . the finish is clean with a malty coating . mouthfeel is way overcarbonated leaving a fizzy impact that hurts the profile of an otherwise solid beer . body is a bit light but it is otherwise smooth with little palate impact . if this had lower carbonation it would be less filling and the drinkability would score higher .,taste,0.8,1
i m torn on this one . i either really like it or i do n t care for it at all . i know that sounds stupid but it s what i kept thinking as i drank it . i think i was expecting a cheap artificial cherry flavoring and what i got was delicious michigan cherries . it s a perfect blend of cherry flavor and wheat taste not too much of one or the other which some flavored beers suffer from . it s a good carbonation fizz weight and alcohol content . i think i do like this one but i need to try some more . which is a good thing for sam adams .,taste,0.8,1
draught at delirium cafe in gothenburg sweden . slightly hazy color thick creamy white head . dominant malty scent . big sweet taste unexpected from the scent . nice bitterness a little fruity aftertaste . bottle in . this is a nice clean tasting lager . good for drinking when youre not after a lot of big taste but you still want something way better than the biggest commercial beers .,taste,0.8,1
batch bottled on consumed tulip glass . a pours a gooey hazy orange color . you can clearly see the yeast still in suspension and it s certainly in no hurry to settle in the glass . gave me a thin cap of off white head and only after i completely finished pouring . leaves thin rings of lacing in the glass . s maple syrup and vanilla are obvious but sniff it for a while and you get subtle hints of tart cherry grape and a faint booziness . t follows nose i guess but offers much more subtlety . the bourbon maple vanilla fruitiness and bitterness all blend so well that it s hard to decipher exactly where one stops and the other starts . incredibly smooth complex and balanced . m slightly sticky but lighter than expected . very little carbonation . d halfway through the glass and i feel the already so i m placing this in the dangerously drinkable category . i ve heard a few people say that this does n t age so well but at just over a year old this bottle seems to be doing fine . really wish i had more of this .,taste,1.0,1
a gift from higravity thanks for the opportunity reviewed from notes . pours a one finger tan head over a cloudy red copper liquid . smells caramel tannin and alcohol . hint of chocolate . tastes piercing and clean alcohol . pineapple pinesol and some caramel in the aftertaste . malt sweet was modest and accompanied by a hint dry chocolate . as the beer warms the alcohol does pick up a rougher more fusel character . i found strong malty doppelbock character to be missing almost completely . a serious disappointment . md thick body and modest carbonation .,taste,0.4,0
i m not sure if this was just a bad pour but there is very little head and it disappears quickly leaving only a tiny film . the beer is highly carbonated and very clear . looks like a bmc basically . smell is fainter than i d like but it does smell a little like a tripel . you get a little belgian yeast and some bubble gum . unfortunately there is also a metallic trace to the smell as well . taste is ok . pretty poor for its style but not unenjoyable since tripels are some of my favorites . sweet little to no hop bite . unbalanced towards malts yeast . not that complicated sort of a sugary carbonated beer . mouthfeel is boring . perhaps a little too much carbonation for the sweetness level . reminds me of a soda and only slightly less watery than one . overall i would drink it again if you offered it to me for free . for all of it s flaws it goes down easily . it s not a bad drink it s just a bad drink for it s style .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a cloudy peach color with honey colored highlights at the edges . has very little head to speak of and only the faintest wisp of a donut collar made up of fine champagne bubbles . s wood horse blanket barnyard funk leather plum sour and tart lemon . t wow tons going on here . an initial vinegar sourness and funk composed of lemon and green apple flavors with a dark plum and cherry sweetness . the tartness remains through the rest of the taste but it s overlaid by wood and leather in the mid taste and a general barnyard earthy leather mash in the end . the finish is a clean dryness . m light bodied with a sticky sourness . the carbonation is light and does ok for the style . d this was fairly expensive gt and i m not sure it was worth it . a pretty good beer but not an excellent one .,taste,0.9,1
i opted for a samuel adams perfect pint just because i did n t want to keep refilling my tulip . a a little darker than what i expected from a normal triple . s smells like what i typical triple smells like . a hint of fruit with a bit of a bread and honey . t nothing special one of the least tasty triples i have had in awhile on this website triple s grades are usually offset by about compared to other beers so this one would normally rate at a c but due to the style currently has a b . m the playful carbonation that does n t overpower the taste that are most often ever present in these belgian or trappist style ales . d this is a very good beer that usually can be burnt through a bottle in one sitting and be left with a healthy buzz . abv overall i would give it a solid b just because i along with most people from this website like this style of ale but compared to other of its style i would treat it as c .,taste,0.6,1
mmmm skunky sweet bubbly and lightly malty all of that is readily apparent in the nose and thats really all you need to know about this beer . perfect for those of you who are into this sort of thing which is to say a light bodied lightly malty pale lager with very low bitterness . color is a brilliant clear yellow and carbonation is moderate . very little bitterness to speak of and about the only character youll find in this beer whether its served ice cold or slightly warming in the summer sun is a mild cereal grain aftertaste . whoops i almost forgot about this brews light almost nonexistent mouthfeel wherein the ample carbonation also adds a sense of character to this beer . an extremely easy drinking beer especially if flavor is an option that isnt high on your list of drinking priorities . bahia belongs to that rare breed of beers where ive actually turned down a free bottle when offered one . when down this way try fruit juice with rum instead .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle . mhbe . . it pours a clear gold with a frothy white head that leaves plenty of sticky lacing . i feel like the smell stands out here . it is springy and hoppy with some citrusy fruit notes and a nice bit of underlying malt . the flavor is sweeter than the smell would suggest . it has some decent pils flavors but it comes off a bit mild . it also has some mild diacetyl something a bit rarer in german beers . it is n t amazing but it is n t awful worth a try and easily found .,taste,0.6,1
torpedo pours a deep orange color with lots of off white head . smells of piney and citrus hops in the front with a fair amount of malt backbone . the taste is not as bitter as you would hope from an ipa and the malt seems to play a bigger part than most beers of this style . a fair amount of carbonation makes this beer crisp and as it warms the flavors become more complex and add points to this brew that were lacking during the initial taste . this is a good beer and at . abv it brings what you expect from an american ipa but falls short in bold hop flavors .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a little watery black with a very thing dark tan head that disapears pretty quickly s nice dark chocolate and coffee and roasted malt flavor t pretty much same as nose . hot alcohal content is not hidden . very warming . fairly prominent in your face bittersweet dark chocolate coffee roasted malt flavor . pretty aggressive beer as far as hotness and bitterness goes . bitter finish that stays on your pallet longer after you have had your sip . m low to moderate carbonation . ok body . gets creamier as it warms up . d fairly good example of style . a pretty good beer . nothing oustanding though . me thinks i d rather have a stone irs or a ten fidy though .,taste,0.9,1
a we got a code blue which means the mts are blue and my coors light is as cold as the rockies . as for actual appearance its fizzy yellow beer . a small head comes and goes just as fast with about as much lacing as water . s smells like fizzy yellow beer . smells like old water and maybe some rice or corn . t this rocky cold beer has numbed my pallet and it tastes a lot like seltzer water . i feel like this has less taste than the average macro lager . weird . m seltzer water with a slime finish . d not that bad but i would much rather drink something else . luckly this was free for me as i got it out of an evicted apt . sletchy,taste,0.3,0
drank in a chalice from . oz . bottle . appearance it has a rich amber brown smell apples and lemons taste the main flavor was the fruit apples and lemons but it had a hint of bitter hops . mouthfeel very effervecent . drinkablity this is a wonderfully drinkable beer .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy copper colour with lots of rocky white head typical of cask conditioned ales . s smells of fresh hops citrus and flowers . not a very strong smell but it might have been the atmosphere at the bar and mingling food smells . t becomes quite sour and bitter lots of fresh hop taste and the dirty taste of dry leaves . lots of orange and citrus make it fairly sweet to balance the powerful bitterness of the hops . very nice beer but only strong in aftertaste it is almost watery at first . m a little watery as casked ales tend to be but incredibly drying and refreshing . d maybe a little too hoppy and drying but a style i could enjoy a few of .,taste,0.9,1
a goood tasting beer with a lot of unique spices to compliment the malts . yet at the same time you get a wollop from the hops . this is just in the nose of the beer . upon tasting it i immediatley was overwhelmed by the alcohol content which was much higher then i had expected although it went along with the hopps quite well . although that quality is something you would expect in an ipa and not a winter ale . that was the main thing i found odd about this beer it was like an ipa with an identity crisis . the aftertaste had a distinct reminance of the alcohol and hops with sublt notes of dark cofee and faint malts . overall a good beer it just seemed like it was in between types which took away from the overall intent .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a dark brown with some ruby highlights around the edges of the glass . a small beige head forms at first pour but gently rises to about two fingers . it does not stick around long though with some light lace . s dark fruits raisins plumbs figs . very malty with a big burnt wood character . t dark fruit flavors that follow the nose . raisins plumbs figs . some chocolate and plenty of alcohol . a big malty beer . m d a full body that is rich and creamy . a bit dry . this has a huge abv that makes for a sipping beer . it is almost rum like . this is very port like . if you want to impress some wine people bring this . very interesting and unique . something to sip and savor when the cold winds moan outside .,taste,0.9,1
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a very very dark coffe black with a brown thin big bubble head . aroma was slightly sugary sweet with roasted grains . flavor was sweet a bit milky sweet almost like a milk cream stout . no noticeable oatmeal grain flavors hence a lower score . felt great in the mouth . coated very well clung to the mouth perfectly . very easy to drink went down well .,taste,0.7,1
spoon whacker . attractive hazy peach juice in color . light colored well laced head . extremely funky aroma very inviting with a light sour tart aspect light pepper barnyard and full of fruits such as green apples and pineapples . while the aroma is actually very impressive the flavor is a major letdown . cloyingly sweet malts kind of malt liquorish with grainy and metallic flavors . not enjoyable flavor wise at all . but the aroma is very nice .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to moniker for sending me this beer . color is caramel very clear with little foam for the head . the aroma is earthy matly . on the taste i get the bitterness from earthy flavor very typical for esb . dry in the mouth . this beer is an excellent bitter very sessionnable . lets get back to the taste i get some biscuit . with caramel too . nice beer .,taste,0.7,1
this beer is very iconic to me . it was basically my transition beer into the crazy world of craft and it holds a special place in my heart . it was my introduction to the hop and all it s glory . at bars around the midwest it is not uncommon to find this beer on draft at even some of the crappiest of watering holes and that makes me happy . pours a slightly hazed golden yellow amber with a one finger off white that dissipates in about a minute . the aroma is outstanding hoppy and citrus . simple and yet brilliant . green apples tropical fruits and flora . the taste is grapefruit pine hops biscuity bread slight caramel malt and bitters . completely masked alcohol . the drinkability is a out of no question . i could drink of these . always a winner . a true benchmark ipa .,taste,0.8,1
quart bottle into pint glass . a looks like most of of the macros very bubbly . decent head . s not much there maybe some barley and grains . t kind of a sour sweet taste . grains it leaves kind of a grassy taste in your mouth . makes one want to throw in the lime and salt which i will . m more there that i expected but still light bodies and a bit watery . d if this beer is uber cold and it is a super hot day out . it manages to hit the spot . i had it on this degree day in september with some pizza and it suited me fine .,taste,0.4,0
i kept this one in the fridge during a party for one reason . i knew eventually we de run out of good beer and some foolhearty drunk would surely grab it . mission accomplished . pale yellow pour with absolutely no head at all zero zip ziltch . aroma is of sweet overcooked canned corn and intense jalepeno pepper stench . flavor identical mild corn and sweet adjunct tang is quickly brutalized into submission by searing maddening painfully hot jalepeno pepper flavor . at least you can taste the pepper s flavor and not just the unescapable heat . body is razor thin does it really matter . if you could bottle lucifer s piss it would look smell and taste exactly like crazy ed s cave creek chili beer . side note it was really fun to watch people trying this boldly after being warned repeatedly of what would follow . kinda reminds you of that scene in dumb and dumber when they re in the burger joint and eat the hot peppers from the jar . chaos . for novelty purposes only . this does n t constitute beer on the drinkable level .,taste,0.4,0
pour from a tap into a chalice style glass at chef paul s very nice dark amber color which seemed unlike a maibock or so i was told . i have not had many of this style of beer . so i will review best i can as i said very nice dark amber color with a good thick head . understade hop aroma but really good scents of malts . the taste was more hoppy than the smell the taste was like good warm bread.nice taste on the tounge with a good crisp clean feel with a little bit of stickiness . i liked this beer it was above average so if they have it i will get another pint,taste,0.8,1
very dark brown clear with a good head and lacing . alright retention about minutes before ending as an island and ring . smell is malt vanilla a note reminescent of a cream soda hint of hops . taste is roasted toasted malt smoke vanilla hops and an alcohol note . smooth with a medium to full body somewhat creamy with light effervescence . overall a good beer that needs to add some nose .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pale yellow straw color very mildly cloudy thick white head minimal lacing. smell slightly bitter maybe a little toasty malt.not much there mouthfeel slightly thin overly carbonated . taste some kind of funky bitterness throughout maybe followed by a slight toastness and very mild sweetness . aftertaste is more funky malt flavor that frankly tastes like some kind of adjunct grain. drinkability decently drinkable i suppose . this beer does not seem to be true to style . i find it to be unbalanced and lacking any kind of complexity . reminds me more of an adjunct grain lager than anything else . i do n t get it.,taste,0.4,0
a a golden yellow that is extremely clear the color looks exactly like i believe a german lager should look . there was minimal head retention and lacing swirling the glass produced some head that quickly dissipated . i m sure this one would look better in a narrow pilsner glass rather than the wide conical pint it was served in . s this one had an decent but highly muted aroma . there was a hint of hop spice a bit of fruit and that is all . the beer was served at the perfect temperature but aroma was n t there . t bitterness is upfront and balanced with plenty of munich malt dough like and a very impressive blend of fresh hops . there are obviously different hops here making some heavy spicy and earthy flavors there are also some lightly floral and even citrus like hops in the background . a tinge of crisp malt on the finish yet with a dose of crisp and slightly lingering bitterness that fades shortly . the bitterness is overall quite dynamic like a good ipa and flavor is upfront and vivid . this is by far the best beer i ve ever had from boston beer co. m quite a bit thinner than i would like but well carbonated thanks to the tap system . the lack of head seals the deal here . i ve had german lagers that easily have superior mouthfeel to this one . d i could drink another due to the excellent flavor but the watery body and lack of aroma make me want another beer . o an excellent attempt at a german lager by bbc even the best example i ve had yet of the style . the appearance body and aroma flaws are serious shortcomings that make this one come up short overall .,taste,0.9,1
pours with a orange ish hue into my pbr goblet with a frothy white head . the aroma is light with sweet malts caramel pale malts and a hint of oranges . the taste starts with a nice sweetness with a little biscuit and finishes with some tartness that i am really enjoying and have not tasted in other o fests . good crisp mouth feel a little on the light side with plenty of carbonation . overall the beer is very well balanced and highly drinkable . i really enjoy the finish on this beer the tartness and crispness of it make this beer a real treat to drink .,taste,1.0,1
pours golden with a foamy white head . no lacing and fair retention . sweet wheat and yeasty nose . some spice and fruit . ugh berry up front . blackberry . blueberry . an artificial edge to this . here comes the wheat which is husky and has a bitter finish . some yeast some . lemon notes . spice . some sweet grain and the ever present berry in every sip . what a mess . lighter bodied good carbonation . my hatred for a beer is generally measured by my ability to consume it . this beer has nice structure appropriate body and has good color . but the taste is not getting me there there s alot to this that i am having a hard time consuming . i finished and got sick of being lazy dumped it and got something else from the cooler . this might be the second one from this brewer that i ve really disliked . they obviously know how to brew beer they just make some very bad choices in the process .,taste,0.4,0
my nd true import polish brew . not very impressed . seemed remarkably similar to domestic macrobrew beers . gold color little lace . corn husk smell . excellent taste which saved it from being a dissapointing beer . strong mouthfeel but nod dry . i would definitely buy this again but i preferred lezajsk .,taste,0.8,1
smooth wheaty aroma and taste this drinks dangerosly quickly over almost any meal with light whitish transparent colour and some residual white foam . incredibly drinkable . cotton candyish and a minority representation of hops . like drinking malt foam .,taste,0.7,1
poured from . oz bottle into st bernardus chalice . pours an amber brown color with some translucency . thick fluffy white head almost two fingers worth . appears to have low to medium carbonation . nice chunks of lacing . big malty bready character with belgian yeastiness . smells spicy and full of dark fruit . fairly straightforward but very nice . similar to aroma . bready malt right up front followed by some sweetness and dark fruits . a little bit of spicy bite . more alcohol taste than i expected . a little bit of metallic taste which is a turn off . medium body and light medium carbonation . enjoyable overall but not really worth seeking out every year . take away the metallic taste and boost the malt profile a bit and i think i would like this brew a bit more .,taste,0.6,1
alright its not a wheat beer but its still quite enjoyable . has the appearance of apple juice with little to no head . nothing jumps out and grabs you by the nose from a sniff but upon drinking a high level of hops and a odd fruity tinge can be noted . i would drink this beer again however it is a bit pricey which may put others off .,taste,0.8,1
appearance was pale with moderate lacing . the smell was citrusy and floral reminds me of the nose on a stone ruination . the taste is big and bitter . definitely over ibus but a simple hop taste . heavy grapefruit citrus flavor . slight sweetness on the finish honey . . mouthfeel is oily and lingers . quite drinkable for abv . overall i m not ready to put it in a category with pliny or hopslam but this is a pretty damn good beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a brown ounce bottle into a pub glass . the color is great deep copper transparent a white head . receding quickly and leaving a collar of retention and bubble islands . aroma is off for an ipa it has great malt character and sweet grain aroma . but there are no hops at the nose at all . kinda odd for an ipa dont ya think . taste also lacks any real ipa flavors . this seems more like a real good pale to me . flavors of malt are dominant sweet nectar really . plenty of grain flavors caramel buttered rolls and a touch of pecan nuttiness . hops dwindle into the finish with the most distant mild pine bitters i ve ever had from a so called ipa . overall this is a very tasty beer but for an ipa it is terrible . it does not follow the style at all and i will have to give it a bad rateing only based on the style . otherwise a great beer awsome drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
cl bottle into a pint glass . hazy golden orange with a quarter inch of bubbling white head . candi sugar honey candied dark fruits caramel aroma . very sweet . flavor is lighter than expected slightly empty but with a gentle sweetness . burnt sugar slight fruitiness and mild honey flavors . fairly light carbonation with a heavy feel . could be a little bolder in the flavor but it s drinkable and makes for a nice dessert .,taste,0.6,1
live review . served on tap at winking lizard in mentor . this is the glass of the month and so it is served in a great looking . l spaten optimator stein . a great looking light brown head over a dark caramel brown translucent body with carbonation visible rising up . s great malt and barley smell without any hops bitterness . true to the style and really great . t ahhh . that great malt and barley of a classic dopplebock . spaten optimator has long been one of my favorite beers and it is a beer that led me away from bmc years ago . just a great molasses type taste with a bit of syrupy stickiness to it . it finishes light though and there is a great taste left of medium to dark malt . m carbonation dances accross the tongue along with the feel of sweetness . again right on target for the style . d good for a beer with a modeastly elevated abv . i easily finished the oz . stein . notes again i am partial to optimator since it was one of the beers that got me off of bmc . it challenged me to consider higher quality beers and taught me that beer can have a taste worth seeking out . prost .,taste,1.0,1
same as azda below mine bottle had a different label and was . . pours hazy amber with a thick persistent head . nose shows golden syrup and molasses more like an old ale similar to fullers actually than an esb . very rich with practically no hops . same story with the flavours loads of brown sugar before loads of booze and a sharp bitterness kick in . very creamy carbonation and body .,taste,0.6,1
appeared more like ginger ale than beer . faintly yellow with a coarse white head that dropped out of contention faster than the detroit lions . bumped it up from a dead last . to a . because it was slightly amusing to watch head on a beer drop faster than it seemed gravity itself could pull it down . not a hint of hops aroma and even the corn character was barely noticable . flavor was one with the aroma more noticeable for what was not there than what was left a slightly dry alcoholic aftertaste with an astringent bitter edge to it . i suppose this stuff is really quite drinkable because there s so little to it and as long as it is ice cold your taste buds will stay numb . if it s warm toss it back like a grenade that lands in your foxhole with the pin out or fall on it to save your friends .,taste,0.2,0
it poured a deep amber with a red hue . there was not much head formation but it had a strong lacing . this had a really nice aroma . i first picked up some hops and roasted malt . this had a good balance of malt and hops dry and sweet etc . it had a dry roasted malt flavor at times but towards the end a caramel taste came up . there was a hoppy bite at the end of each drink . m f for the most part it had a dry nature sometimes bitter . it produced a malty aftertaste that lingered which was not a bad thing . d this drank like an everyday type beer . this is something i would n t mind having in my frig . with a name like dirty bastard i was expecting a more aggressive flavor . the flavor was great . it did have subtle complex flavors but i wanted something more nitty gritty .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at kraftworks . evil twin yang pours a fairly amberish orange with a small amount of haze to it though that could of been the line . a small dense stryofoam white cap on top leaving small notches . smell is way on the toasted malty side with some pine backing and a whiff of alcohol . some bready essense with a bunch of warming . taste is not to my liking . the citrus is there with just grapefruit along with some pine . the yeast is probably effing this one up . some bready malt towards the end . i get some imperial esb out of this . feel is a steady medium with ample carb and a small crisp bite towards the end .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the brewery earlier today . served in a tall glass a shortened version of a weizen glass . oz . only serving for . a the creamiest head that i have ever seen reminds me of a guinness nitro tap but there was no indication at the brewery that it was a nitro tap . the silky smooth head created the greatest curtain of lace on the glass upon repeated sips . i do not know how it can be improved . . s soft chocolate milk smell . with repeated sniffs i picked up some dark roast malt . nice inviting smell . i did not smell any of the habaero peppers . . t milk chocolate hit me first followed closely behind by dark roast malt . any habaero heat did not come up for about to seconds and it lingered for hours afterwards seriously i am writing this hours afterwards and i can still taste the habaero . the heat was not extreme and i really did not need the water that the bartender provided after i ordered it but i can understand why he did . such a great great beer with great complexity . . m so many sensations from the bigness of the chocolate dark roast malt and then the long lasting heat of the habaero this is a huge complex beer as far as feel . . d well i savored every drop but this is not particularly drinkable a one and done if there ever was one . . note such a treat to have at the brewery today . founders is the bomb .,taste,1.0,1
not a big wit guy but it is summer in san diego and i just got done playing some b ball and was thirsty . i always see it at places and not big on most japanese breweries . thought i d give it a chance . and i am glad i did . looks cloudy and straw colored with some nice foamy head . the smell is a complex mind bender of guesses read other reviews the taste is just as equall to the smell . very refreshing and complex at the same time . over all i am glad i tried it and i am actually going to buy a pack down the street right now .,taste,1.0,1
a cloudy brownish amber color no head s rich dark fruits grapes sweet sugar t balanced well with sweetness and blandness . makes for a non complex but easy drinking quad . lighter than most it makes for a transparent palate of sweet fuits with a slight tart and medium bite from the . some grapes in the mix as well . m thin bodied low carbonation slightly sticky palate . d light and smooth. mono tasting i d guess like that of a wine . just sweet grapes make this one an easy drinker .,taste,0.7,1
dull orange color with a little bit of head . this is certainly not your typical beer in anyway shape or form . to me almost more of a wine taste then a beer . if you re not a wine lover i would not recomend this beer for you . thankfully i love wine also enjoyed this beer . taste a little bit of orange citrus like flavor but that barely distingished it self over the pinot noir . also the abv definitely stands out in this beer . this one is probably a sipper no big gulps here .,taste,0.7,1
poured chilled in flared glass shared with best friend a peachy orange no head . good carb action looks viscuous s sweet honey appealing t sweet flavorful heavy on the yeast booze and spice cloves low hop profile but heavy on the bottle conditioning this will remind you more of belgium than germany a really solid fine beer .,taste,1.0,1
the color of this beer is a clear copper color with a fizzy white head . the smell is interesting . smell hints of spicy malt and fruity yeast . the taste is a little different . i notice they do use bretto in their beer . for me the sweet taste that should be there is quickly mellowed out by a slight sourness . overall the body of the beer is a medium light with a slighty fizzy carbonation . it is drinkable even though the flavor is bland .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into an imperial pint glass . a nice deep amber color with a beautiful rocky head that has a bit of staying power . nice spiderweb lacing litters the sides of the glass is it recedes . s sweet tangerine and grapefruit hoppiness . amarillo . either way it s a nice blend . a slight roasted graininess peaks through from time to time as well . t the sweet tangerines are the first thing that cross the palate followed by a good bit of bittering hops before picking back up with a sweet malt kick toward the end of the swig . a little light in the hop department overall for the style but still a nice refreshing taste . m medium with the right amount of carbonation . no complaints . d excellent . there is nothing offensive or off putting about this beer . just straight forward and flavorful . i wish i could get it in california . many thanks to otello for the opportunity .,taste,0.7,1
from notes a lightly hazy ruby red orange color fizzy white head the color on this is really interesting s tart dark cherries with fresh berry aromas touch of funk and only a hint of sweetness comes in t berry like freshness and acidity light vinegary flavors sour and tart funky but really nice dark fruitiness about it as well . m medium to light a little syrupy very fizzy carbonation d very drinkable as the complexity drew me in and the tart but very well balanced flavors kept the drinking easy overall probably one of the best brews that i ve tried to date and certainly the best i ve had in the style .,taste,1.0,1
thinking maybe the recipe in was something different than the usual miller product i picked up a sixer for playoff saturday in the nfl . granted this would n t make it to halftime but it was a starter kit none the less . fizzy white head that provides some ring lacing to start but quickly fades . highly filtered and crystal clear off yellow color . some burnt rice corn and adjuncts make up the smell which is exactly what you d expect . i m not sure whats different about this recipe than their usual stock brand . i happen to have another macro lager in the fridge so i m going to sample them side by side . nope the difference is almost non existent . there may be just a touch of some kind of a malted backer in the but thats about it . tasteless except for some corn . watered mouthfeel . notes nothing has changed except the label and a slight tweek in the malt profile . you could easily sauce down a sixer and not be bloated or buzzed and your palate will be in fine shape . something to be said for that . .i guess .,taste,0.2,0
served in a tulip glass . the beer is a light clear golden with a huge thick but light head . the head thins a bit but stays thicker than most beers . it leaves a little bit of thin lacing . there is a little bit of sediment floating in it but it does n t really detract from the appearance . the aroma is really great . there s a thick fruit aroma of pear and fermenting apples a bit reminiscent of wine . there s also an earthy quality and some alcohol presence . the flavor is mild and smooth . alcohol is well hidden . fruit flavors are present as well as mild earthy hops . mouthfeel is dry and carbonation is high it has a very champagne like quality . it suits it very well . a great beer .,taste,0.8,1
on cask at the beachwood bbq hoppy farmhouse ale as described on the website a pours a turbid dark brown opaque with a full white head out of the cask good retention and lacing . s really was n t getting much some hops and lactic acid . t taste is very hoppy at first dark earth and then spice maybe some coriander in there too . maltiness adds some caramel but this beer s two main counterpoints are the hops and the acidity well done i could think of it as a sour bitter or a sour saison kind of in the middle but very tasty . m light on the tongue acidic as all of jp s beers are but it s not as pronounced real easy to drink the cask conditioning certainly takes the sharp acidic edge off the beer . d a very good offering from jp i liked it better on cask than the madrugada a definite repurchase in the future if i see it in bottles .,taste,0.9,1
on draft at toronado sf memorial day . a the color of apple juice with a hint of pink . not much in the way of head or lacing at all . i actually had someone ask me if i was drinking juice . in toronado . hmph . s wow much more tartness and sourness than i was expecting . this really slapped me in the face at first . plenty of apple berry and malt vinegar . you can smell this beast from three feet away . the appearance really does not do it justice . t at first there s a ton of sour fruit currants blackberries and red grapes followed by sour apples maybe some candied sugar and finally that lactic sourness malt vinegar . really a ton of depth here i keep getting something different every time i take a sip . outstanding flavor . m very nice although maybe just a bit thin towards the finish . fairly dry which probably contributed to how fast i finished the glass . d well the abv is very well hidden which did n t give me a problem . but the tartness might keep me from having more than one in a sitting which is less a fault of this beer and maybe just my reaction to the style . o great i could definitely see myself starting out with one of these every time i stop in there .,taste,1.0,1
black with ruby highlights . thin wispy tan head is dissipates as fast as it forms . no lacing . milk chocolate aroma with hints of espresso and maple syrup . tastes like rich chocolate sweetened by maple syrup with a balancing coffee bitterness . bitterness lingers in the long finish along with a black coffee acidity . abv completely hidden . remarkably balanced for a strong beer . medium bodied with soft carbonation . well crafted with sweet bitter and tangy flavours mingling together in a harmonious and balanced whole . it wins me over on flavour and texture but a stronger aroma and better head formation and retention would go a long way towards making this a better beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured a dark dark brown with a foamy tan head . the head resided faster than expected . left a small ring of lacing around the glass . smelled of sweet caramel roasted coffee beans and slight chocolate aroma . taste was very nice . at first the taste is quite bitter almost like something was burnt . then a slight chocolatey sweetness comes through . this beer is very smooth full bodied and best savoured as an dessert drink . one complaint was that the carbonation was a bit much . made this stout a little less creamy than it could ve been . but overall very finely crafted .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle dated brew poured a gorgeous golden honey with about of pearly white head that faded to a modest cap in about minutes . great lacing . grapefruit lemon zest and mango hop on the nose but it smells like it has a solid sweet malt profile also . i guess i should drink some and find out . taste is average to me . almost exactly what i smelled but more sweet malts than i imagined . light pine hops right away that fade to a sickly sweet malt after . i did n t get any alcohol heat at first but as i make my way through it it it definitely there . mouthfeel is good . decent carbonation that dances on the tongue and a syrupy consistency to the body . the finish is pine hops and bitter like it should be . overall this is a solid offering from st but not one of the better dipas that i have had . one would probably be my limit on this one .,taste,0.6,1
this brewery is one of my and my wifes favorites . a it poured brownish with a nice two finger white head . s as soon as you pour this beer you smell the pine and spices . smells a bit malty with a stong cinnamon and pine as you investigate further . with an . abv you would think you would get more of an alcohol smell . t piney but no alcohol bite . m slight carbination but no alcohol but no doubt pine and spice . d this beer is n t bad for a christmas beer but the more i drink the more i cant get that pine taste out yea too much pine .,taste,0.6,1
poured from an odd little champagne bottle esque . oz . bottle into a pint glass . i ve never been a huge coffee beer guy but here goes . the beer poured a dark red color with a two finger or so creamy off white head . it did n t dissipate quick some lacing there . looks inviting . smells like coffee . no doubt about that . it dominates the nose the only other thing i pick up is hints of chocolate not surprising at all for a porter . the taste is strong bitter coffee at first and that dominates the palate . even get some rough coffee bean aftertaste at the end all with a chocolate feel to it . like drinking chocolate covered coffee beans is the best way to describe it . very nice good mouthfeel a little bitter aftertaste but the medium body goes down pretty smooth . not for a light beer drinker but for one of my first experiences with coffee beers i enjoyed it a good bit .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a oz pilsner glass appearance crystal clear light brown tan color with quite a bit of carbonation . pours a finger head with trace amounts of lacing smell yeast and malts with a rather powerful skunky aroma . i can also smell some citrus and cooked corn notes as well . it s an offensive smelling combination to say the least taste it s got a very yeasty and mild citrus flavors as well as some slight floral hops and sweet malts . this tastes alot better than it smells which i was n t expecting mouthfeel it s a fairly light bodied beer and the carbonation is not too intense . it s not smooth or creamy but it s a pretty easy pilsner to drink regardless . overall it s a pretty average pilsner that tastes better than it smells and it s fairly easy to drink . there are better pilsners out there but it s a clean yet unremarkable pilsner .,taste,0.7,1
this is my second review on here the other one for alaskan summer ale which has turned out to be one of my favorites . this however is an exception . i really truly feel there is a general bias on here towards colored beers i.e. its not often that a decent light colored beer gets shown any love even if it s really quite good . this is irritating . case in point this turd in a bottle . this beer is awful . i mean really . the only thing i can taste is the soot from my barbecue grill . this is pathetic . really this is an awful crappy beer and you people should be ashamed of yourselves preferring this over something like sapporo which i ve actually had in the same night w sushi and which was faaaar preferable . seriously i ca n t seen how on earth something like this has a higher rating on ba . it makes absolutely no sense . i agree that adventinus totally rocks that chimay grande reserve is an absolute treat . i know beer . and this beer sucks . this beers sucks . a lot . really all you can taste is burnt carbon life forms . this is a terrible beer in virtually ever respect but appearance which is a cloudy ruby amber and belies the awfulness of what s to come . avoid . god . i m not finished yet . this is really bad . i mean it s rare that i have something like a miller chill a thoroughly despicable abortion of a beer and am actually less affronted by the taste of that than that of this abomination . ok now i m finished . i feel better now . well not much better because i still have about oz . of this crap left but i needed to get that out . thanks for listening and please head my warning if you live in the pac nw .,taste,0.2,0
a . pours solid mahogony with a quarter inch head that quickly dissipates . nice lacing . s. smell is not very strong here very surprising . alcohol and notes of barley . t. hops are masked here behind tones of apple and oak . the sweet doughy taste hides the alcohol well . m. well carbonated . coats the palate gracefully . leaves a doughy aftertaste . d. solid . the high alcohal content is decievingly subdued behind the taste . a worthy treat in a case . final thoughts . . an amazing ale that has a complex flavor profile . one is enough to get a contact buzz . great fest or session brew . tends to overshadow others .,taste,1.0,1
had on tap at the boneyard in broadview heights . the beer was served in a chilled pint glass making it way to cold . had to let it sit a few before reviewing . the beer is a honey gold color with very little head likely due to an improper pour . i d rather lose an inch of beer fluid from the glass and have a well poured beer with a proper head than get every last drop of overchilled liquid . smell is non existent at first due to the improper pour and cold temp . a bit of warming and agitation does bring out an evergreen hop aroma . taste is slightly citrusy some piney hops with honey malt following ending with decent bitterness . not much of a bite more of a mellow ipa . mouthfeel is thin to medium . not too much astringency to dry out the tongue . a decently drinkable brew i ve always considered this to be dfh s session ipa . for a more serious and enjoyable ipa experience i d recommend their minute .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a single of this on a clearance section . obviously not fresh but thought i d give it a whirl at this old age anyways . pours a maroonish red with minimal tan head . no lacing . have to admit i m digging the smell . as others have mentioned smells like chrismas cookies . i think it smells more like a vanilla buttercream frosting . hints of spices ginger and roasted malt . yeah it tastes dated . big roasted malt infused with spice . hops are long gone . picking up some orange peel and some cola like flavors . probably much better fresh . nice creamy mouthfeel . medium bodied . if this were fresh i would be really disappointed . it s not and i can see this working really well as a winter warmer . the spices and malts are soothing and do remind one of winter . even in winter i think this one would only be good one or two at a time .,taste,0.6,1
the head is low and white no lacing . the liquid is a bit cloudy and the colour gold with a hint of orange . the smell is light and somewhat earthy with some bitter hints and a touch of fabric . the taste is light and malty with a mild sweetness . the character is rather weak . some bitter flowery notes and hints of ripe apples . the aftertaste got a growing malt sweetness and hints of vegetables . the carbonation is mild . small mild bubbles . medium smooth liquid . well a below average helles this one . lacks character .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter fridge temp appearance pours a slightly hazy brown with hazy orange red highlights . the head is . tall and has a cream color . great retention and lots of sticky foamy spidery lace . great . smell grapefruit hops blend with equally strong pine hops . an underlying malt base brings some balance to the brew . taste rich malty base gives way to grapefruit and pine . slightly floral with rose and hyacinth . turns into a smooth winter ale as the bitterness diminishes . mouthfeel smooth bitter sweet and versatile . this could be one of the best winter type ales out there . mild alcohol warmth . medium body . drinkability as usual sierra nevada does n t disappoint . plenty of american style bitterness . a true classic of a winter release . solid beer .,taste,0.8,1
creemore springs is a great looking beer . very good nice looking colour with a solid foam head that sticks around with some lacing . minimal smell what s there is sweet maybe a bit of wheat but not a dominant scent at all . clean easy drinking taste a lot of flavour hits you as well as the taste of some hops but still very drinkable . feels good in the mouth the taste sticks not too much carbonation at all . for the most part this is my go to beer my friends mostly hate it but they re drinking bud light and coors light so it s no surprise they do n t like the stronger taste . readilyu available on tap in ontaro . free of preservatives pasteurization etc. small town brewery now owned by molson but they seem to be unchanged .,taste,1.0,1
a red seal pours a light coppery orange with shades of light crimson . a large off white head sticks around for quite a while and deposits some thick sheets and rings of lace on the way down . retention is top notch there s a firm disc of foam atop . s citrus on the nose notably orange and grapefruit . some herb spice is present but the primary focus is citrus fruit . there s a light caramel backing that adds just the right amount of sweetness to the fruitiness . t m pale malt with a touch of caramel support an adequately substantial hop load that contributes spicy and citric flavors . grapefruit is the primary fruit but i m also getting some orange peach and apricot as well . very complex and interesting . it gets just a little thin towards the back end . body is medium with a spritzy carbonation that keeps things crisp . d definitely a session amber . flavor is accessible yet enjoyable and the body is n t too heavy . easy to quaff yet substantial enough to sip . a solid amber .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to mmtmatrix for this trade . . oz deep green corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip . a pours a motor oil black with a moderate viscosity . big finger head forms easily and starts tight . turns slightly rocky as is takes its time descending . good lacing throughout . s light coffee and chocolate . sweet molasses and a touch of cola . alcohol is vaguely present . i m surprised i do n t get burnt malts or anything . t m first thing that i noticed is the body is light. it s the oddest thing in a brew like this . carbonation seems slightly high too . that first initial shock turns into further shock at how potent this beer is with a bit of a weak nose and thick body . hops flare up with some bitter and a barely detectable sweet juice . the juice is nearly completely covered by a very strong rich coffee and moderate alcohol burn . just a slight touch of chocolate sweetens things up . burnt malts and coffee dominate . the alcohol is quite present and almost too much but still very enjoyable none the less . d i so very glad i was able to get a few more bottles . i ca n t wait to see what a year or more does to the carbonation and alcohol .,taste,0.9,1
had on tap at founders brewing company appearance opaque dark brown with a very small pale tan head . taste slightly carbonated just enough maybe too much for the style but happymaking . chocolate malty sweet like malted milk balls . goes to dark toasty grain then to dry clean malt . cashew and nut is there all the way through especially in the aftertaste . as this warms more the nut becomes massive and the body becomes thicker . a lovely beer for drinking while you listen to a live americana with a slight tang of country band at founders .,taste,1.0,1
i grabbed a bottle of this brew at steelgaarden below bethlehem brew works . the beer is served in a oz bottle in a goblet . pours a clear red grape color with a small frothy pink head that fades to a minor surface layer . aroma is musty and sour cherry very tart overall . quite enticing . first sip is tart and sour rather puckering on my lips . small prickly carbonation is carried in an average body . the flavor is slightly sweet and fruity in the middle and finishes dry and wooden . the finish leaves a tingle on my gums . a very nice beer that i would recommend to any one that enjoys tart sour brews .,taste,1.0,1
appearance when set on the table the beer appears to be a partially opaque chocolate brown with some ruby red tinges showing through . but when it s held to the light it turns to an amber color not unlike that commonly seen in an ipa . the off white head starts off at an uninspiring one finger and quickly fades before i can properly introduce myself to it . smell dominated by sweet caramel and toffee malts with some tart lemon in the background . it s much sweeter than i expected . taste the lemon like citrus flavors slide into the forefront . this beer is really more tart than it is sour . the sweet malts are still here but are mostly overshadowed by the tart lemon . along with this there is also an strange almost tea like bitterness floating around . it s strange but i kind of like it . mouthfeel the body on this is pretty thin and watery . carbonation is at a good level but damn i ca n t get over the body . drinkability as i said a moment ago this is definitely a strange beer . i enjoyed the experience but i do n t think i ll be repeating it . the whole lemon and tea vibe was just a little too odd . this was my first brew from magic hat and also my first american wild ale . this does n t really deter or encourage exploration of magic hat s line up . i think i will probably just continue to feel indifferent about their offerings . as for american wild ales from everything i ve read and heard i do n t believe this is a proper example and i do want to try more beers in this style .,taste,0.7,1
presentation oz brown bottle with no freshness date . appearance nearly black in color with a big bubbled tan lace that sticks to the glass well . smell odd sweet aroma with a little malt and a vague roasted smell . taste mouth feel astringent with a fake chocolate burnt malt character . hops are little but anything . finishes with a watery burnt flavor . drinkability notes why . i guess i just cant grasp what they are trying to go for an other miss in my book .,taste,0.4,0
glass pint glass temp chilled to approx degrees medium level copper color . smallish white head with good retention and no lacing . smells of butterey cranberries . malty . more of the same here . cranberry is definitely front and center . almost too sweet . butterey malty flavor follows . no bite at all . feels weak and too light . not enough body for the style . if i got this again i d probably give it away instead of drinking it .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap at twain s in decatur . a pours a medium murky black with a fluffy tan head . average looking brew . s i get some of your typical belgian yeast aroma dark fruits . quite a bit of roast . t i do n t know if awful is an adequate word to describe how the liquid in my glass tastes . definately heavy on the roast with some belgian fruit qualities in the background but the whole beer is completely overshadowed by a gritty saltiness . every sip just leaves me wondering if this beer was made with ocean water . m that salty gritty quality from taste definately carries over to the mouthfeel . reminds me of chalk . d this was n t a drain pour since there were no drains available to me at the bar . i did however leave it half empty and order something else . overall a horrible horrible beer . honestly everything i have had from twain s has been beyond subpar and this is no exception . thirty days of this beer would be torture .,taste,0.2,0
pours a pale pumpkin hued straw color with a puffy white head . ropey lacing and little retention with lots of tiny sediment particles . the smell comes off somewhat stale at first . i get a lot of dingy basement toasty malts and some numbed pine resin scents . there is a very apparent alcohol and some unrefined citrus notes poke through as well . holy booze fest . the taste kicks off with a marginal amount of pine but that is hard to think about when you swallow and damn near need a chaser . somewhere in the heavy alcohol flavor grapefruit struggles to make an appearance . the bitterness is quite low and ca n t really stand up to the booze . the malts come with a bread like flavor that does n t really add much to the enjoyment of the brew . the alcohol dies a little as i continue to sip but i can feel it all the way down the pipe in to my stomach . mouthfeel is ok not syrupy and a tad under carbonated in my opinion . overall i am very disappointed . maybe i drank it too warm but i m not too sure i will even finish the bomber . overpowering alcohol and very little complexity . i hate to bag on a brew but this was bad .,taste,0.3,0
thanks to a ah unnamed but generous ba who dropped this bottle in as an extra to a winter time trade . a brewery i had n t heard of before always a good thing . nice bottle . pours flat oily dead black . no hint of carbonation which is a bit disconcerting . smell is lactose sweet like a milk stout not strong . sadly this is not a good beer . i m not sure if the lack of carbonation is the sign of a bad bottle or if this is just naturally putrid . there s a touch of sweet but the overwhelming taste is of burnt acrid dirt stomped coffee grounds . the taste is only slight sub average but the aftertaste this leaves with your normal beer drinker is appalling . makes me want to go brush my teeth with steel wool ice cream . drinkability not good . drain pour for both myself the wife . too bad .,taste,0.2,0
the beer poured into the glass clear amber golden with an off white small bubbled head which rose slightly but lasted like a champ to lace the glass . the aroma was nicely hoppy with a citrusy and piney hop presence and an apricot malt character . the malt and hop combination in the nose were very well accomplished . the aroma also contained a light caramel aspect . the flavor was lighter than expected with a citrusy bittering which was quite crisp . the beer had impressions of caramel malt flavor but only enough sweetness to keep the bittering in check . the bittering was citrusy and piney and had a bit of hop flavor to boot . the finish was dry with a lasting piney hop presence into the aftertaste . the body was medium . this one was highly drinkable but not overly complex in the flavor department . ounce bottle .,taste,0.7,1
another beer early on in the journey . this one also from the night of . review is from notes . it s a nice beer for summer with a hint of citrus . very easy to drink some or many . i m a fan . appearance wheaty . smell citrus . taste little sweetness little hops very crisp . mouthfeel medium to light body . drinkability summer session beer if you re ok with repeated citrus . props to ommegang i dig t .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cleay light yellow . not too light colored . lots of bubbles coming from the bottom . great thick white pillow like head . good retention and lacing . grassy notes along with pale malty aroma . light flavored malt complimented with grassy spicy german hops . light body high carbonation . this was very drinakble . i would have enjoyed a bit more malt flavor but this seems to be a pretty decent beer .,taste,0.6,1
vintage slowly sipped . there is beauty in simplicity and this beer is simply black . staunchly resolutely definitively black . and yes in a way it is beautiful . any head generated at this high a gravity is impressive but for it to be so colourful and so fine like an early december morning frost is truly impressive . lacing seems as though it was scorched to the sides of the glass with the sepia colour it appears like crumpled singed edges of parchment paper . it does n t take much bourbon to compile lush notes of vanilla oak and spices . in fact too much bourbon and you lose the outline of those distinct and complex features to an obnoxious and overbearing alcohol . fortunately restraint was exercised when experimenting with the bourbon barrel . as result we are treated to that rich vanilla those exotic spices and the dry oak but not at the expense of the coffee ish roasty malts . i should disclose that i m rather sensitive to bourbon i m half of the belief that if it were thrown on me i would melt like the wicked witch of the west from the wizard of oz . but if done right which is to say done in moderation i ll concede that there s nothing that quite compares with regards to complexity or richness . and this is point in case . the finest cigar the smoke of a cackling camp fire a dark cocoa infused with chilies and cinnamon a dollop of creme fraiche a day old espresso and almost expectantly a shot of expensive single malt whiskey . the beer is hardly sweet but not overtly bitter neither it is grounded in that smoky dry vanilla y character of the oak . there s sparsely a snippet of alcohol it s rare to find this gnarly of a bark without at least some bite . st. ambroise stout impriale russe is a gentle giant . it has all the strength and every excuse to be a brute to push its weight around and be unfriendly but it s not . instead it s more like a certified masseuse a friendly neighbor who d lend you a pot of sugar it s more of a warm blanket or comforting open armed friend . a best friend as a matter of fact . one that is certainly welcome in my house anytime .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at monk s in philadelphia . paired with the grilled monk s flemish sourpus octopus braised in monk s flemish sour ale . along in this food pairing was a vichtenaar to add a bit of sour ale variety to this food pairing . a tasting buddy and i split these two brews while enjoying this wonderful octopus offering . appearance red ruby coloring with a fluffy head that was also showing some red tones along with a tan coloration . smell a very refreshing tart cherry nose with a subtle sweetness that draws you in both literally and figuratively . . taste this is what i love about flanders red ales the variety . there is a tartness present but not as much as other red ale offerings . mouthfeel nicely wanders around the insides while showing how aeromatic a red ale can be . the carbonation lends great aid in this department . drinkability a very nice representation of the style . not the typical rodenbach like reds . worth finding . really worth sampling if you visit monk s on tap .,taste,0.9,1
pours softly from the bottle very very little carbonation . minimal head less then inch that vanishes fast . pretty gold color slight chill haze . nose is low key . a bit of sweet grain and a touch of lemon . taste is on the light side soft a bit sour with some yeast and a touch of earthy hops . malt profile of this beer seems a tad watered down . the low carbonation reinforces this . the sour taste comes through in the end with some yeast notes . overall a clean light easy drinking beer . real complexity is lacking in this beer . it s well made a nice beer but pretty forgetable .,taste,0.6,1
pours clear golden and orange with a huge marshmallowy head that leaves a laceload of lace . belgian character dominates the nose . white pepper coriander allspice . alot of that same yeast spice character comes through in the flavor . a subtle sweetness supports a peppery estery domination . may have been stored improperly a tad skunky and metallic in the flavor . subtle hop bitterness . full bodied and exceptionally refreshing and drinkable . highly recommended .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle into dfh snifter a pours a cloudy brown with a wispy light tan head . head retention is brief . s tons of sweetness fig . and a sharp hop bite . smells more like a barleywine . sweet fruity and caramel . lots going on none of it reminiscent of an imperial ipa . t follows the nose . caramel and dark fruity sweetness . sugary finish . almost sickly sweet . hops are present as is the signature rye flavor but they take a back seat to the sweet fig and caramel . hint of yeast as well . m medium creamy body . carbonation is weak . not cloying or dry to the palate . a well developed mouthfeel . d very strong flavors and a hint of booziness make this a bit of a sipper . taste is good enough but it is very odd to see this labeled as an imperial ipa . it tastes nothing like most imperial ipas i have had in the past with a far sweeter and darker character . as far as representing the style goes i ca n t give this very good marks . it is however a tasty beer nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
poured this beer from a bottle into a sniffer . appearance is a rich amber color with a brown tint to it . the head is nice but fades quickly . the smell is malty but there is really not much there . the crisp ness of the beer is the first thing i noticed about the taste . as opposed to other reviews i didnt get much of an alcohol note in the flavor . to me it starts with brown sugar and maple then moves on to a biscuit finish . mouthfeel is smooth but pretty average . drinkability is also average in my opinion,taste,0.7,1
a deep black with a tan head . head is small and dissipates quick but laces decently . s very sweet and malty dark fruit yeast roasted and toasty . t roasted malt is n t as sweet as i thought it might be . seems pretty watery to me all the flavors seem weaker than they should be . coffee is in the background in addition to the flavors in the smell . sadly this is pretty undrinkable . m non astringent watery carbonation is lower than it should be . d smelled and looked good but it s completely undrinkable . it s undercarbonated and tastes bad .,taste,0.4,0
picked this up at the local supermarket on sale . . comes in a foil topped green bottle which is really annoying because i save bottles for homebrewing and that foil takes forever to get off . pours thick dark brown with lots of carbonation and a thick tan head . lots of lacing . smells super sweet like brown sugar . tastes sweet too . hints of fruitiness taken over by the roasted characters and alcohol . overall very good considering the trip it s had to take . i m usually more likely to take an american brew just because of the geography of freshness but this one may influence my next selection .,taste,0.9,1
got this at a warehouse just on the other side of the belgian border . from a bottle into a pint glass . appearance pours a finger medium thick looking frothy mocha colored head with good retention . jet black body with higher levels of carbonation evident for the style . tiny bubbles . head recedes to a healthy thick foam cap . a splotchy film and a ring remain but leave minimal lacing down the glass . decent looking brew especially off the pour . smell not quite as bold as expected especially given the abv . roasted malts some smokiness and touches of pure chocolate . perhaps some wood notes in there as well . average . taste roasted malts and plenty of booze everywhere . some woody notes through the middle and finishes with some chocolate notes bitterness and a strong boozy flavors . a little one dimensional and the booze is overpowering failing to mesh well with the other flavors . palate big full body and creamy on the palate . goes down creamy smooth and finishes with an evident but not off putting alcohol burn at the finish . finishes slightly dry on the palate . overall if you like your stouts boozy this one just might fit the bill . for me however it was simply too much . boozy elements can compliment a brew and cooperate with the flavors beautifully such as in their big . stout black or they can dominate a brew and lay the rest of the flavor profile to waste . unfortunately black tie fits in the latter category . not one i ll be looking for again .,taste,0.4,0
this is juice . fermented juice . what do they call that stuff . oh yeah . wine . i m not sure if there is any malted barley of any sort involved here . that said i do think it tastes ok and managed to drink all six of them . if you re looking for a syrupy sweet blueberry flavoured wine cooler spritzer type beverage for your non beer drinking friends this would be a good choice oh also abv . i feel bad about reviewing this so poorly as i always like when boundaries have been pushed but this goes a bit too far beyond my preconceptions of what a beer should be for me to really respect it .,taste,0.7,1
i bought this beer at a fairly cheap price and expected it to be fairly mediocre but what i received was far above that . the color is one of carmelized pears and apples and it looks very solid . the head is sufficiently thick and leaves a bit of lacing behind that looks delicate and fragile but consistent . smell is a bit bland and not up to par with the other aspects but still not too bad . this beer tastes absolutely delicious and very fruity . spices and breads are also present on top of the apple mouth presence . mouthfeel is weighty and feels right . drinkability is decent as well and i could see myself clearing a few of these out or more no problem . overall a pleasant surprise to what was expected to be average . would recommend .,taste,0.9,1
kasteel cuv ee du chateau edition . corked and caged bottle opens with a resounding pop . poured into oversized wine glasses a rich deep amber mahogony hue with an off white dense head that recedes away over time . aroma is fruity bready a touch of alcohol dark fruits and brown sugar . in the taste ripe grape raisen and plum but mostly grape . alcohol is well in check and stays in the background . pleasing dark fruits some malt body lending caramel and brown sugar notes . damn tasty . mouthfeel is medium to full bodied and effervescent semi dry on the finish . overall a really nice beer great flavors clean and has the potential to age quite well .,taste,1.0,1
light gold in color with hanlf inch head in dogfishead goblet . smells yeasty and lightly hoppy . the taste is spiced very well the best witbier meets big beer . very smooth and alcohol is very well hidden . mouthfeel is perfect for a beer of this high alcohol content . very impressed for an american tripel and will definetly buy again as i can drink two of these bombers and still taste the same flavor as i did on the first sip .,taste,1.0,1
i had a pint of this at tacomac in alpharetta ga. jessica the bartender poured it correctly . a it is a beautifully dark amber almost brown with a inch head that fell quickly to nearly nothing . there was minimal lacing . the quickly dissapating head and the lack of lacing is what held this very attractive beer from being a . in this category s carmel and roasted malt hits st citrus and green hops jump out next . howeveer the aroma overall is not that strong . t amzingly balanced . the biscuity carmel and molases malts hit up front immediately and linger long enough for one to think this beer is named wrong it should be big malty monster then pow . out come this rush of hops that just push back the huge malt profile without mercy . the finish here is all hops pine and citrus with the green hanging around the longest after eah sip . this is really good stuff . m creamy and oily from the hops real nice carbonation . d very good drinkability high abv prevents hihger scor here .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a hazy orange light amber color with a one finger white head that quickly disspates . s i m getting bubblegum vanilla and some nutmeg or allspice with a bit of apple and some plum . pretty interesting aromas i m drooling . t wow not following the nose at all . first thing i taste is what solvents rubbing alcohol smell like with some spicy characteristics nutmeg allspice with vanilla and then back to that solvent rubbing alcohol taste . pretty rough . m the mouth feel is pretty thin with lots of carbonation and a dry and warming alcohol finish in the back of the mouth and throat . d not good at all the alcohol is way too present and i m pretty sure that s what is ruining this beer for me . i ca n t get by the alcohol it totally overwhelms the rest of the flavors in this beer . things seemed so promising based on the nose .,taste,0.2,0
pours a hazy straw yellow color with a very minimal amount of fizzy head retention . it has a delicate aroma of orange peel . similar to most wheat ales . the taste is somewhat spicy and has notes of orange peel which leads way to a dry finish . mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing lots of prickly carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
nice color nice head and laciness . very pleasant nutty aroma . disappointing taste however . when it hits my tongue i anticipate a deep rich flavor but a second later it falls flat into a sour aftertaste i do n t like . i have n t had yl porter but i imagine i would n t like it for the same reason . okay choice if you want to down a pack for the price but i d say overall you get what you pay for rather cheap and not premium as the label says in my opinion .,taste,0.3,0
appearance while in the bottle the beer seems like every other . when i then poured my beer into the glass i noticed that you really ca n t pour it wrong . it looks nice while in the glass . if while in a bar i saw someone having this beer i d say ill take what he she is having . great color perfect head of foam just like the commercials . smell moving from appearance to smell i was instantly put off by this beer . quite a skunky smell faint but still there the smell also lingers for a bit . taste like ass . i enjoyed the bud light better than this king . the taste was also quite bland did n t have a good after taste . i do n t really know how to go about describing the taste it left me wanting more . feel the feel goes along with the appearance . it was a great ratio of foam beer . drinkbility as mentioned above . dont get me wrong this is a good beer and everyone likes what they like for different reasons .,taste,0.2,0
a dark ol iipa . almost no head but what was there turned into clingy lace . aroma was sweet . taste was massively bitter . this is like a triple ipa . the hop flavor is dominated by massive amounts of bitterness and a lesser degree of alcohol . may not have any dry hopping ca n t tell . the mouthfeel is just puckering . tears you up in a good way . price doubled in one year never came back down after the hop shortage thus making one of the world s most bitter beers rate even lower on the drinkability scale .,taste,0.8,1
man what an aroma . hard to describe but can you say skank stale nasty wretched and stinky . i had to wonder if the lines were cleaned but the bartender at l.b . s assured me they were . color was a nice hazy light gold straw type color . flavor was more geared towards the coriander side rather than the orange side which probably had something to do with the aroma . even though it had a god awful aroma the taste was ok so i couldnt send it back although i wish the bartender would have offered since he saw my expression when i tried it . wo n t order again .,taste,0.7,1
the color on this beauty is a very dark root beer brown cloudy and murky with a fair oatmeal colored head and very good lacing . the aroma says deep licorice malt and nutty brown bread with lots of red wine bourbon on top . very full and robust very nice . the flavor offers a blast to the mouth full of tawny port and nutty malt . wow . very sweet and thick but somehow long as you keep a slow pace it settles in with a really delicious red wine scoth ale combo deal . it s pretty much a full bodied brew with a bit of a resinous feel and an appropriately fine carbonation . this is no session beer but it is a great taste experience to savor . nice stuff .,taste,0.9,1
enjoyed a oz . bottle of jamaican style stout curious as to what would make this truly jamaican . appearance solid mahogany color . rich foamy head a few fingers worth slow to subside . inviting and mysterious . smell dark malt coffee toffee . very thin aroma even after slight agitation and a chance to breathe . nothing jamaican yet . taste my first few sips tasted very strongly of burnt coffee reminiscent of a pot of gas station brew that had been left on the burner for a few hours . this was immediately followed by a blast of hops whose flavor did n t meld quite right with the beer . oddly enough after a few sips the beer seemed to lose potency and halfway through the bottle transformed into a common stout . is this deterioration of taste what makes it jamaican style . disappointing . mouthfeel nice thin stout feel . an odd creaminess like an uninvited guest whose presence turns out to be ok. drinkability after a few sips the beer became very drinkable . however i d bypass this brew for a more consistent stout .,taste,0.3,0
deep hazy gold thick white foamy head . aroma is wheat hay grass washy . some banana peach and cloves . in the background . softer less warm than most belgian styles . lacing and legs are intense and sticky . originally posted at lt a href http beercritic.wordpress.com allagash white gt http beercritic.wordpress.com allagash white lt a gt,taste,0.6,1
i picked up a couple of these at a specialty shop to taste and review . i poured this beer into an over sized wine glass . pours a pale gold color and is a little cloudy . a small fizzy head is quite sticky and adheres to the sides to the glass . the smell is fairly strong and remarkable . it smells of soft fruits pears melons and peaches . the taste is also fairly fruity and sweet and sour at the same time . there is a faint taste of liquor . mouth feel is a little heavy full bodied and cloying . this is a drinkable beer with complex and appealing aromas and flavors . the flavors are very well balanced . the abv is a bit high to be sessionable but a couple at a time is nice .,taste,0.9,1
a great mexican made vienna lager . this particular beer has a medium brown color a good deal darker than most vienna lagers . it has a good malt aroma with a dry malt flavor and aftertaste . a good effort by grupo modelo .,taste,0.9,1
had it on tap at cole s . malty aroma big soapy head on grapefruit body . creamy mouthfeel but then cheesy beery basic body underneath it all . some sourish taste . alcohol . lace lines . like a malted up macro . not making the style and not my cuppa tea .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear red amber with tan creamy head that is still apparent at the very end . creamy and nutty aroma with a bit of heather . taste is malty nut flavored cream . after a few sips the taste begins to be watered down . the mouthfeel is very creamy while you can take in some of the head with the beer but becomes very thin when the foam separates . i really wanted to like this beer . it looked and smelled great but the taste thinned out way too much to make it really flavorful . not bad just not anything special .,taste,0.4,0
putting this here as the other one is more for the lighter cask version which i have not tried . this is one english ale that can count itself among the best going around . its not a beer i have ever had a big session on but one that has never failed to tickle my tastebuds and a few other faculties each time ove had the pleasure of indulging . its got a great deep ruby like color and its apparent lack of head retention is intentional . they dont like much head on their beers in those parts of england . its location by the sea explains the strong presence of the old briny . you can smell and taste it in the brew and adds wonderful character to a beautifully well rounded beer . there are aspects of dried fruit raisins currants peel and nice oaky overtones all backed with an insistant but not dominant malt flavor . the finish is highlighted with the classic kent goldings and fuggles hops providing a balance of spiciness and bitterness . combined with that slightly salty taste of the sea broadside has a touch of individuality that sets it aside from most others in this genre . i really never notice that its quite strong even for a traditional english ale but that is yet another thing about broadside that makes me give it consideration every time im in the mood for a top quality beer from the u.k. i cant wait to head over there next year and get into some of this from the keg .,taste,1.0,1
got this beer from tyler s in chapel hill nc . looks dark bodied and a thick hefe like foamy dark head . smell is mild and wheaty with little hints of bannanas and clove . taste is rich with dark malts chocolate bananas and little finishes of clove and very mild hops . good moutfeel very creamy and smooth . easy to drink for anyone and very rich in character,taste,0.9,1
a dark amber color with great clarity and thick foamy head from an aggressive pour . leaves very little lacing as head disappears almost completely leaving only a small ring of foam around the perimeter of the glass . s sweet brown sugar malty smell . slightly fruity with a moderate alcoholic whiff that s definitely noticeable . t intense sweet nice array of spicing and hop bitterness follows in the aftertaste . alcohol a little too noticeable . m medium bodied sweet and nicely carbonated . d at . listed on the bottle this is a sipper .,taste,0.6,1
straw colored yellow little hazy . white and creamy head less on the sides . very fresh in the smell with pepper white flowers bitter orange peel anise . the yeast and something fruity peach apricot white fruit anyway . pineapple and tropical fruit . some astringency . in the taste again pineapple and green apple and astringency . very attenuated the spicy notes . little soapy . the smell is better . in the aftertaste green apple and and unusual sweetness . very astringent . in the end some spices again but very light . thin body calssic . a disappointment after the smell promises .,taste,0.4,0
a deep dark black color with a very thing mocha colored head . carbonation here is almost non existent . very underwhelming in the appearance department . s large amounts of sweet dark malt . dark fruits are eminently prevalent along with notes of honey coffee and vanilla in very large measure . very sweet and bold . t m super sweet flavors of molasses vanilla and honey dominate initially before giving way to the slightest kiss of bittersweet chocolate and coffee . zero bitterness here this is a big time dessert stout . body is heavy and soupy with a practically non existent carbonation . a big big big beer for sure . d well it s big bold and sweet . not very drinkable even for this style . maybe this one was best drank at its youngest . this bottle has at least a year and a half on it .,taste,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle no freshness date on the bottle a pours a murky light brown looks like cedar water with a moderate white head that dissipates fairly quickly . s smell of citris hops and sugar cookie also a little pine t orange peel pine lemon citris . the hops leave a nice bitter aftertaste . hop bitterness begins to fade a little as this beer warms . but not spiced like i would have thought . malt character is not what i thought it would be either . maybe i am not familar enough with this style so i m missing something . . . m good carbonation and moderate body . d its ok i probably would n t drink more than one and glad i only bought two . overall worth trying but nothing to write home about in my opinion much rather have a rogue spr .,taste,0.4,0
porter cherry soda . . l bottle . looks dark brown beige head . smell is defenately the roasty character you d expect from a porter . coffee and nutts . also a big note of cherry and cherry bubblegum . a bit artificial indeed but not offensive . taste is not nice at all cherry flavouring with some bad malts i would say . not much else . mouthfeel is light aftertaste is artificial . overall i would not recommend this either . like the previous samplers i would say the artificial taste of the whole thing is just not pleasant .,taste,0.4,0
i was pleasantly surprised by this discovery . the watermelon green striped label looked like this was going to be a pretty cheap beer all around . do n t judge a book er beer by it s cover . this ipa pours a clear medium brown sugar color with a inch head which lasts . the flavor is really a very nice bold crisp hop taste which is refreshing and has it s own special secondary bitterness left in the mouth which i ca n t quite place . for hop ipa fans i d call this an affordable staple worth repeating again and again . quite a respectable ipa .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at founders pours like an average pale slight darker orange hue with moderate head . nothing spectacular . smell was strongly pepper with some malt hints the first hint that this wasnt a normal pale ale . this was my first time tasting a brew made with perpper i was not sure what to expect though i figured it would not be a chile beer type offering . first sip left me very impressed . a very strong pepper flavor at first with little detectable heat as if eating the membrane of a pepper without the seeds complemented nicely by the malt of the ale . leaves with a slightly spicy aftertaste just hot enough to remind you its there without masking any other flavors . the ale and the pepper seem to work perfectly throughout this is definetly not just their regular pale with a few peps thrown in . mouthfeel was what i would expect from a pale ale on the malty side . smooth with moderate carbonation any more and it would probably mask most of the pepper flavor leaving just the heat . drinkability was great at first though by the end of a pint the spiciness began to get to me . however after a glass of blushing monk i was definetly ready for another who wouldnt be . overall a unique and excellently crafted brew the maltiness of the ale combines with the pepper to make an unusual beer that isnt too over the top . another great job from what is rapidly becoming my favorite brewery . cheers . .,taste,0.9,1
i think that this beer has a lot of potential i thought that the peach flavor was pretty good and that the flavor profile had potential i found it a little hot currently and the floating chunks of peach in the glass did n t help the mouthfeel or appearance . the thing i will note though is that wendy did mention this as she poured the sample . this was much better than the apricot fred and i think ultimately this will be a successful bear with some more aging and some filtering of the peaches .,taste,0.6,1
ml brown bottle poured into a gouden carolus d or glass . a . a bright straw coloured pilsner with lines of bubbles streaming up the glass . n. slightly citrusy and floral bouquet with the faintest touch of banana t. erm sorry nothing except for a hoppy bitterness . maybe i had chilled mine for too long do n t know but i found very little going on in my mouth to make me like this . having said that i am not too big a fan of pilsners . the only positive comment i can make is that the taste did surprise me in that it was far smoother than what i was expecting . m. light clean and much smoother than i imagined . d. if you are a pilsner fan you may like this but as i have not had enough of this style i can not comment on whether it is good or bad . for what it is worth i would n t rush out to buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.9,1
draft pour into a oz chalice for . . sampled . a one finger of creamy foamy light brown head . respectable retention deposits a delicate web of lace as it drops . a crescent shaped collar lasts long but no lace is added from the body . the color is dark tawny with faded plum accents . cloudy to borderline murky . s light oxidation on the nose . flesh of plum dates cherry and possibly even a hint of orange peel . the dark fruits are as mellow as can be . not as complex premier bsdas tend to be in either width or depth of aroma . t emphasis on smoothness and the integration of a small canvas of flavors . mild alcohol comes through but it is very smooth and almost undetectable . a feat given the abv . m soft velvetty texture with gentle effervescence for a smooth and creamy result . the beer seems to levitate over the tongue . d drinkability extremely easy to drink perhaps even too easy but i do n t really have the interest in ordering another . i guess i went in with expectations too high because i was n t that impressed . maybe this beer prefers to be poured from the bottle .,taste,0.7,1
i was mildly skeptical of this ale s fruity properties until i popped the cap and the tremendous aroma of strawberries filled my kitchen . i poured the dark orange ale into my tall pils glass and sampled the ale . well it was n t really tasting like ale . it was strawberry puree with a slight tartness to it . the taste was so much strawberry that i missed the ale until it warmed up but the combination was so exciting . the experience of blending fruit in a blender for pile filling or mixed drink special would normally achieve the same results as the ale in my glass . i can not remember anything in beer like this .,taste,1.0,1
i find sam adams to produce beers which elicit this is what your average insert style should taste like . a pours a little watery compared to the big hitters out there . an aggressive pour brought a heavy head with good retention and excellent lacing . dark and creamy in the glass . s i was least impressed with the smell . i could smell the malts and a hint of chocolate but i had to stick my nose nearly in the beer to get that . t getting past the smell and you ve got a solid tasting stout . the stout is certainly not going to meet the boldness of say an old rasputin or ten fity but the malts burnt chocolate and caramel is there and tasty . m creamy feel . good stuff . d absolutely drinkable . because of its understated taste and little carbonation it attracts my stout pallet without inundating it . sam adams has made a beer above their average . everything fits the imperial stout mold except for the smell .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to mcfisty for the chance to try a new brew from the homeland . a dark orangish brown in color . big frothy light brown head with excellent retention and lacing . s strong aroma of citrusy and piney hops and caramel sweetness . t somewhat muddled taste of a burnt caramel sweetness with a piney hop bite . the tastes do not play off of each other that well . a fine tasting pale ale but nothing remarkable . m d a little thin in the mouth . a good enough pale ale but nothing spectacular . glad to see another texas brewery up and going . hope they keep coming out with some new beers .,taste,0.6,1
best before tomorrow s date printed on the label . close call here . poured a brilliant pale color with slight haze into my shaped pint . the head is just a solid cap of foam with good lacing . the aroma is of course hoppy but i m guessing it would be stronger a few months earlier . it has some good tropical fruit notes as well as some apricot but it could use more strength . maybe i m desensitized after trying the double dry hopped version of this beer . crackery bread scent from the malt also combines with a touch of the presence of alcohol . the taste is as bitter as can be with a huge finish . there are some good light citrus notes that come through from the hops but they are a bit to delicate to stand up to the bitter finish . some of the crackery malt and alcohol combo comes back again . the mouthfeel is full as you would expect from a beer this big but finishes very dry with a cringing bitterness . carbonation is right where you want it lightening the beer a bit while carrying the aromas . this was an enjoyable beer . the alcohol was n t too strong but it carried a good buzz factor . i loved the story on the bottle it really sums up why we love hops . thanks for the date code i would n t buy this beer without it . . on drinkability score for that info .,taste,0.7,1
tastes like bass or beck s . reminitions of a highly carbonated belgian with a metallic scent and taste . good to experience and add to a collection considering it s scarcity but not worth the price . the foodery in philadelphia pa carried this . collectors should buy it and enthusiests should enjoy other nest beer .,taste,0.4,0
i like this beer a lot it is one of my favorites . it is smooth not overpowering easy to drink and has a good body . its not too sweet like other new belgium brands nor is it too bitter or too strong . overall just the right balance of everything . a dark beer with light beer drinkability .,taste,1.0,1
off the tap at the charismatic joint i found this beer to be a amber color slightly hazy with some visible carbonation . white head little retention and spotty lacing . the aromas were nice and all hops piney hops citrus hops herbal hops . the flavors were spot on grapefruit strong pine and resin green grass and a solid malt backbone behind it . superb balance . very drinkable and a fantastic example of the style .,taste,1.0,1
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,taste,0.4,0
ml . assuming this is since i just picked it up during our christmas trip . fairly clear dark amber pour . nice fluffy off white head retained very well . aroma malt yeast but the largest scent is dark fruit plum black cherry . taste pretty varied and changing . starts with the plum grape . malty caramel earthy yeast . last more molasses chocolate covered candied fruit . medium bodied smoother and lighter on carb than the appearance would lead one to believe . warming but alcohol is not overly present . if not for the carbonation i d say this tasted more like a port . oz . is probably about enough though due to the lower carb . not bad and the price was n t outrageous . the rating number is probably a little higher than my feeling of the beer .,taste,0.9,1
in my continuing quest to find a good fruit beer i picked up some bottles of this one . a purpley brown colored beer has some orange pink highlights and a small toffee colored head . some spotty chunks of lacing . this beer is much darker looking than i expected . i was picturing more of a light summer day looking brew . this beer is dark and ominous . the smell reminds me of a purple tootsie pop . artificial sweetness and synthetic fruit flavor wrapped around a chocolaty base . slight hint of grape chewable tylenol too . i am thus far unimpressed . i am also noticing a little prune flavor mixed with grape and pear . the raspberries have fallen into the background and become indistinguishable . this is really muddy and much too busy . i think fruit beers are supposed to be simple by nature . something to just enjoy . this tastes just like it smells . and that is n t a good thing . i do taste raspberries as well but none of the flavors really seem to compliment each other . instead they fight and bicker and we are left to suffer for it . i get no contribution from the oak at all . this brew just seems to have missed the mark . this also seems to be undercarbonated . but the body does seem pretty nice . light and pleasant . i ll add that as i drink more of this and it starts to warm up it smells like prune juice . and that is absolutely not what i was wanting out of this . this is simply the worst beer i ve had from new holland and i m sorely disappointed . this is part of the cellar series of beer that they are releasing . maybe this one needed a not ready for consumption until date on it .,taste,0.2,0
poured into a pint glass and got a thick tan head about two fingers thick that quickly dissipates into a finger thick creamy covering . the body is dark with dark amber maroon hues on the outer portions of the beer . i pick up some mild malts cream and slight fruity aromas come through . its got a light mouth feel to it and is bitter throughout the tasting . the aftertaste is a bit bitter as well this is an interesting beer thats quite simple and taste good and goes down easy .,taste,0.8,1
the ipa had fingers of head and was copper in color . the chunky head lasted throughout . the smell was strong hops and floral . this was suprisingly more refreshing than some other ipas that i ve had . the taste is bold but is quickly out of your mouth . it does not have that lingering sour flavor that makes you wish you could brush your teeth and you would if you did n t already know how terrible beeramint is . it has a welcome crispness and a little malty finish . it was medium bodied and easy to drink but pretty zesty . i probably would n t drink more than two of these in a sitting .,taste,1.0,1
appearance it poured an almost black color with a medium caramel colored head . smell the aroma was a pleasant level of roasted malt and vanilla . taste the flavor was different and quite interesting . roasted malt vanilla coffee and hints of chocolate were evident . mouthfeel the malt and coffee flavors lasted long after swallowing while the vanilla seemed to fade a little quicker . medium bodied . slight dry finish . drinkability extemely flavorful but one of these would be enough in a sitting . never had a vanilla porter before and this was quite different .,taste,0.9,1
this is another highly carbonated brew . upon pouring it it immediately started to overflow my glass causing be to sip the foam fast . the head was filled with medium to large light brown bubbles . its aroma was very pleasant and strong smelling . its body is a almost non transparent brown color . the head died quickly before i could take my first sip . there was almost no lacing on the side of the glass . a thick sweet taste filled with . god i wish i was better with tastes and smells . i cant place it . i can taste the alcohol content in it . it is very strong . the palate is fine but middle of the road . i am still looking for a brew to drink tonight .,taste,1.0,1
heading out on the boat my wife brings home a few six packs to take out . unfortunately hooker watermelon was one of them . i used to brew quit a bit and have made both ale and lager watermelon beers that people loved . a very light after taste of melon not an over powering tidal wave on the taste buds like this beer . pop off the top and the strong artificial smell of jolly ranchers hits you hard . i actually like that smell and the jolly ranchers so this does n t stop me from drinking it . it looks okay and pours nice . mouth feel is n t bad . the taste comes at you same as the smell . a very over powering artificial watermelon . really wanted to like this beer but all of us all felt one was enough . actually i do n t think anyone but my son home from collage finished . sorry but i do not recommend spending your last dollars on this brew unless you like a beer that taste like candy . jay,taste,0.2,0
clear dark brown pour wth a pretty white head that does n t last for long . some nutty toasted malt notes in the nose without much in the way of hops made me expect a relatively unbitter beer taste . i was disappointed with the bitterness in the flavor . crisp thin mouthfeel with very dry finish . overall i was pretty disappointed . guess i need to quit hoping lagers even dark german ones are ever going to make me happy .,taste,0.4,0
had on tap at horta in antwerp . appearance pours a cloudy straw color with a white head that thins to a ring leaving patchy lace . smell bananas cloves and yeast . the pepper and characteristic witbier spice are present but very light . taste lightly sweet fruitiness bananas especially . there s some graininess and spice but nothing strong or characteristic of a witbier . lightly hoppy . mouthfeel watery with low carbonation . drinkability watery without sufficient carbonation therefore not that great to drink .,taste,0.4,0
one of my staples . i do n t know why . pours a lovely dehydrated urine color . the kind of urine you get after roofing all day with no drink . thin awesome looking joy dish soapy head . lacing looks like soap scum from bath water . lovely . smells of stale wet clothes . the same smell you get when you leave em in the washer for days and then remember to take em out . badass . . tastes the same way . chew on a old wet towel jerry tarkanian style and that is the exact same taste . feels like thin diet soda in the mouth . overly carbonated diet mt . dew mouthfeel . i still like this beer . lots of fond memories come from it . like the time angus young took a drink from my cup at the ac dc concert . not relevant to the review i just like telling that story .,taste,0.7,1
a poured this bottle into a pint glass . it was a nice hazy orange with a one finger off white head . there was not much lacing at all . s i gathered some citrus hops malt and a little rye . t this is a sweet dipa . the hops are very pronounced with a lingering taste of bitter then malt . m hearty and just right for me . not over or under carbonated . o very unique dipa . i like it for a nice change of pace .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
i had this during an impromptu yuengling night at the waterfront outside of pittsburgh . a oz bottle poured into an english pub glass . a it pours blackish red and a nice mocha foam rests on the top . head retention is average and a nice frothy lace is left for the entirety of the beer . s roasted malts sweet coco notes and some bitter hops . t bitter taste up front but smoothes out quickly . i can best compare it to a burnt marshmallow its burnt an roasted but sweet at the same time although not nearly as sweet as a marshmallow of course . m not nearly as creamy as one would hope a tad watery . heavy carbonation . d if you are looking for a cheap easy to drink beer to get drunk off of that also has some character to it this is your beer . if you are looking for a black and tan . order a real black and tan . if you ca n t get a real one give this one a try you might like it worth a try,taste,0.8,1
the pour was an impressive orange light amber with a two finger head that quickly dissapated and left a thin white ring around the top of the beer . the smell was nearly non existent . as it warmed slightly you could pick up on very light malt sweetness mixed with even lighter hop spice . the drink started with very sharp carbonation followed by malt sweetness and a clean crisp finish . if one could find a seperate catagory for this beer it might rate better but to me it s nothing like a pale ale should be . there was no sharp hop hit in the front and no lingering taste afterward . still a very drinkable beer and better than most other a b offerings but to me not a good example of pale ale .,taste,0.4,0
looking at this beer through a koelsch spike i m having a hard time thinking of a better looking beer . there is a stunning clarity to this beer and a nice white bubble bath head . i mean just look through this beer . who can argue with that . the smell and taste unfortunately have a little bit of tomato sauce edge to the . it happens to a lot of beers dortmunder gold comes to mind but overall i do n t think it detracts from the experience too much . i m left with a fairly clean pils that is balanced out by a fair amount of earthy hallertau hops . yes that unfortunate vegital character is there but not enough to properly hate on the beer . i like the crisp dryness of the beer . once i m done having a sip my mouth is clear and ready for the next . indeed there is a slight drying knack to it . i dig . ultimately the beer suffers because it is not bitburger . i can get a can of bitburger for a third the price and frankly bitburger is a better beer if that is what you are reaching for and i usually am . . that said it is n t a bad beer by any stretch of the imagination .,taste,0.7,1
serving . oz bottle beautiful airy beige froth settles above a placid chestnut brown body slowly shrinking into a faint collar with a dearth of lacing . prominent acidic apple cider dark bready malt and vinous grape redolences play on the nose with hints of fertile damp earth butterscotch and dry wood . the complex bouquet keeps my interest diverting my attention from the odd aromas of rotting apple and damp earth . very fine dark bready malt and delicate tart fruit savors glide over the palate supporting malts tail off revealing more tart fruit earthy flavors and tannic vinous grapes on the mid palate . hints of butterscotch meld with vinous grapes and woody dryness on the finish . a long grip on the aftertaste lends a bit of dry wood vinous fruit and earthy spice . the flavor profile is wonderfully complex charming and well restrained to a fault unleash the malty and woody flavors and this would be a awesome monsterous wee heavy scotch ale . this medium bodied brew is smooth and very classy for a scotch ale making it a great pleasure to drink . take it slow sip this one and enjoy . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is for the summertime it cools me down and goes down smooth . perfect for floating down the river with my freinds . its mouthfeel is less than exciting but its very drinkable and does the job its supposed to do refresh and releave you from the heat of the beach .,taste,0.8,1
this should probably be filed under weizenbock like the rest of the high abv highly hopped german wheats not that they fit better there . anyway pours a cloudy amber with a very dense creamy two fingers of foam that coats the glass . smell overripe banana clove milk caramel hops are also here in equal measure floral herbal lemon peel . taste banana clove gets lost in a hefty spicy and leafy herbal hop blast citrus peel as well then there s a somewhat offputting return of sickly sweet banana and caramel right before the nice bitter sticky but not too sweet finish . creamy pillowy feel . i really do n t get this ipa hefe hefe bock hybrid but this one comes really close to being good . just tone down the mid sip sweetness and we could be friends .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice amber red color with a fizzy off white colored head leaving trace amount of lacing . smells of caramel dark fruits cherries strawberries and hint of vanilla . taste is much of the same complex and sweet but not cloying . a hint of hops is detected as well as a small amount of alcohol warmth . mouthfeel would be perfect it s full bodied and smooth but there is just way too much carbonation . drinkability suffers from the carbonation levels as well otherwise this would be a damn near perfect beer to me .,taste,1.0,1
a big finger off white head on a golden amber just slightly hazy body with tons of active carbonation . the cap on the head is extremely fine bubbled . very attractive but not brilliant . s intense hoppy aroma fills the space around me when i pour . citrusy with a hint of resiny pine and a little spicey . malt provides enough to not make it overwhelmingly sharp . t the beer falls a little more out of balance in the taste going more towards the hoppy almost astringent like bitterness . i think the rye malt contributes here because while it is definately a hop bitterness there is also a grainy quality reminiscent of a more rye based beer . the sharpness really dominates the beer there is none of the citrusy resiny ness of the aroma no malt sweetness . m night refreshing good carbonation . d mm not much appealing to me here but for a really sharp meal pairing this could work .,taste,0.6,1
i ve had this beer multiple times and i do n t know why i keep doing it to myself . a hazy golden amber pour . the aroma is poor to say the least . astringent hops chemicals smells of hop over extraction . the flavor is terrible . extremely bitter . resinous biting bitterness weak malt flavors struggle to make themselves known . some grapefruit . pine . little complexity . a poor attempt at an ipa . shocked people enjoy this so much . edit i ve tried to go back and edit this review as it almost does n t seem fair to give it an f but i ca n t change a thing . this beer is awful .,taste,0.2,0
this was actually an aluminum pint poured into a pint glass . very clear light yellow . a hard pour results in a decent sized but weak looking and quickly dissipating head . no retention or lacing at all . mildly effervescent . the smell and taste are subtly influenced by sweet malt and corn . mostly the latter but neither the smell or taste is very strong . i actually think that of all the light adjunct lagers i ve had miller lite is the most bland . it s actually remarkable how little flavor there is in this beer . it s basically like drinking carbonated water and i m not exaggerating . the body of this beer is also reminiscent of water . why not just drink water . it s cheaper .,taste,0.3,0
sampled on location . poured a lemony yellow that was mostly clear but did have some cloudy appearances . a decent foam and good lacing but both didnt last through the whole tasting . the aroma overall had a medium quality . the major aroma i noticed was the pilsner malt . the smell also had stronger notes of german yeast and a earthy spice to it . not much on the hops side though . the taste was more noticeable then the nose . a big grainy malt taste with a crisp pilsner flavor . some spice notes like white pepper and lighter earth bitterness round out the pilsner taste . it has more of an american feel then say german . i also enjoyed how clean the beer was and no real chalky taste to the beer . the balance was heavy with grain taste but a easy to drink and good tasting beer . the body had a good feel but nothing overpowering . overall this was a good beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours a nice amber color pretty paltry lace . smells rather faintly of caramelly malt . taste is very nice with that nice amber ale flavor i m not sure why this is listed as a pale . and enough hops citrus sometimes to provide a little bite . the mouthfeel could be a bit fuller but it s okay . overall this is a good brew . definite session material here .,taste,0.9,1
sampled at the miller brewery . color is a dark brownish red . dark but mostly translucent . small but dense head . the aroma is powerful of hazelnuts sweet malt and coffee . its like a hazelnut espresso coffee and nuttiness is dominant . for as strong as these aromas are they do n t smell at all artificial good work . the taste is less interesting a kind of plain brown ale with some notable bittersweetness the tiniest bit of chocolate . its not heavy . a little dry . this beer can be admired for taking on the ambitious flavor pallet but i still ca n t seem to like it very much . i feel like there are better options out there if you re looking for nutty mocha flavors in winter beer . it could stand to have a little more alcohol warmth on the finish to compliment the other flavors . its not bad but i do n t see myself having another .,taste,0.6,1
just like all of the other sleeman s products . thin . when i randomly chose a beer i was glad to see something not so pale yellow . maybe this has potential with its smooth caramelly color . nope . it s really too bad about this beer . i really like the taste of it but there is n t enough taste for the amount of beer in the bottle . if i could boil this down into some sort of beer espresso maybe it would rank higher . c mon sleeman s i really thought you had something here .,taste,0.6,1
vintage a completely black with a sudden thick brown one finger head rising to the top as i looked away to put the bottle down . great lacing and average retention . comes back when i swirl . s thick molasses and chocolate dark malts . after it sat a while i got more coffee and toward the end of the drink with a swirl you get wiffs of straight alcohol . t very smooth and extremely sweet . loads of dark chocolate is mostly present . lots of molasses and coffee . as it warms the cxoffee smell comes through more and more . m huge coat . does n t leave your mouth in a hurry making it a great sipping beer . lower carbonation . chewy and thick . one of the most viscous beers i ve ever had . actually left my lips really sticky with the sips d great beer no doubt but the drinkability suffers . great for sitting on a rainy day and sipping on . really lives up to the hype . awesome special occasion beer .,taste,1.0,1
bottle of picked this up may after the boonville beer festival a pours jet black with a nice brown head . the head gives way pretty quickly no lacing . s strong smells of wine . lots of fruit in this one . sour cherries plums currants . t sour . very strange for a stout but it is very sour at first . sour cherry tasting leads into sweet smokey porter like taste . smoke oak tobacco and coffee flavors emerge as it warms . m medium body moderate carbonation . very dry . d wowza . this is not for everyone . this is an intense beer with lots of flavors going on . i was surprised at the carbonation level and how sour and dry it was . the wine is almost but not quite overpowering . i enjoyed this much more after it warmed up a bit . i m curious to see how it ages but for now it is one and done .,taste,0.9,1
serving poured into a pint glass while watching the bears lose to the packers . needed something sweet to take the sour taste away . served refrigerator cold . appearance a hazy caramel brown . this is described as a dark wheat beer by the brewer so the look is as expected . an aggressive pour yielded a nice finger head of off white creamy foam that quickly backs off . almost no lacing . smell un stinking believable . this stuff nails it perfectly . very strong . the smell is exactly what it should be . chocolate covered cherry candy . no hop scent present . taste i could not wait to taste this after the smell . the flavor does not disappoint . this tastes exactly as advertised . chocolate covered cherry . . nothing complex here . no hops . very moderate sweetness from the malt . the rest is candy . the cherry is not overly powerful and sour as with many cherry beers . this is good . the chocolate is not swiss gourmet chocolate . it is a generic chocolate covered candy type chocolate . in fact . it reminds me a bit of the flavor in the old canfield s chocolate soda for those that remember it . another way to describe it might be like a cherry chocolate phosphate with body . anybody that has ever had a phosphate will know what i am talking about here . very enjoyable . mouthfeel creamy smooth . carbonation is just right . drinkability this is a delicious drink that goes down easy . with an abv of . . .it goes unnoticed . i downed this very quickly with some double chocolate chip cookies . overall i ll start by saying that i am not a big fruit beer fan . that said this beer hits a home run with me . not because it is a world class beer . .but because it is a highly enjoyable beverage . also . because it is exactly what it sets out to be . a beer that nails its flavor spot on . many may not like this brew but it is what it is . and does it perfectly . a great job of brewing for a flavor profile imho . a great dessert beer that would pair well with any sweet chocolate cake pastry or cookies . i found this so intriguing that i went out and picked up another pack of this seasonal for . . well done o fallon . . i recommend this if you are looking for something different . not much beer flavor but certainly nothing objectionable . dessert fun in a bottle . anyone that remembers the days of chocolate phosphates will love this beer . i would keep this in my fridge year around if it were available .,taste,1.0,1
i have always known this to be a below average offering from sam adams but i just have n t taken the time to review it . smells strong with fruit as one could imagine . .banana cranberry and some citrus . taste is much of the same with a sour twinge from the cranberry . just not something that someone should drink more than a couple of times .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bomber unleased into a brooklyn lager pint glass . who ya gon na call . . bastard busters . a red almost transparent body with a small thin white head that left nothing in a few seconds.nice lacing on the glass . s faint hop smell.not like i thought it wold smell like.i was a bit disapointed about he smell . t i think i like this more ten the regular bastard.the hops are very tasty in this stuff.i dont know exactly what type of hops are in this.the bitterness hops make your mouth pucker and the floral hops make themselves known . m my belly is starting to get warm.i can taste the boze in here but it is not overpowering.it goes own smooth and leaves a slight aftertaste on the tongue . d one oz . bomber was enough for me.i can already feel the booze doing its job.i would like to age this stuff for a year or so and see what happens.as i drank more it got harder to drink.i will make sure to ave again . this stuff stops you in your tracks .,taste,1.0,1
bud select poured a oz bottle to a tulip style glass abv . cals reviewed as an am light macro so exepct little . a . golden yellow decent head after pour but gone quick noticeable carbonation but less than a can pour . s . typical american macro smell not to much to mention here t . typical american macro generally speaking neutral and harmless for beer newbies mf . watery as expected light on carbonation in the mouth considering how prevalent it is on the pour . d . not bad for a am macro session beer if its free or on a big sale i will drink it . abv is a little light for my preference to buy on my own .,taste,0.8,1
bottle inspection abv . with aroma definite nutty element to the smell with some mild coffee and malt background . alcohol starts to come out as it warms . appearance black with a thin brown ruby edge almost no head but a trace of collar . serious legs on this beer it wants to hug the glass and never let go . flavor wow . thick heavy malt with a treacle aspect . the bourbon and wood tastes are heavy and tasty . simple taste simply delicious . mouthfeel heavy body alcohol burn chews like gum . overall impression licking the inside of a bourbon barrel in the best possible way . big thanks to matt stoutness crill,taste,1.0,1
maybe ive been having too many imperial ipas lately but this ipa struck me as more of a pale ale or even a bitter than anything else . it has a golden ale color and a moderate head with a soapy appearance . the aroma is very lightly hoppy and a little herby . the body is thin and the taste reminds me of a mild bitter with some subtle pepper notes . not much malt character to this one at all . a refreshment beer much more so than a sipping beer and its only a so so one at that .,taste,0.4,0
some aromatic citrusy hops aswell a some sulfur boiled egg pat got it right with the hair salon smell . did n t really want to go much further after smelling it but did . thin watery palate grainy malts citric hops short lightly bitter finish simple cask chelmsfordbf .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at funky buddha . it looks like a watery piss . with a decent head . smells really good like key lime with a bit of cinnimon and vanilla . taste bitter as hell . kind of like a warhead with a bit of cinnamon . not enjoyable at all . lemony gross . i m glad this was a sampler cuse i d be pissed if i had to pay for this .,taste,0.4,0
via ryan b . rbald appearance cadmium red sequencing a tight squeeze i like red ales because after light is shown through it the veritable hues shift capriciously from ember brown to stage prop exit light dark red . smell hops three times the boil . taste astringent without going too far astronomically indifferent to its asymmetrical style . nice and nicely shadowed . should ve maybe left it in the fridge for a few more minutes probably would n t change a thing but i d like to think otherwise . mouthfeel perplexing . the bitterness is still left patchily in your mouth but it goes down smoother than if you were to slosh it about in your cheeks it has good character and good flow . just maybe missed the mark on this one . drinkability light and abstract i could see myself quaffing over these once every three days because really i like the generic style put forth from diagnostically unknown breweries however it s a devious little beer abv . i m glad i tried this one and now that i ve tried it i wo n t bother again . i ll give it go but that is n t bothering so much as why not ing .,taste,0.7,1
served in my trois pistoles chalice a very dark red but still noticeably red brew with a thinning off white head that as it goes down kind of looks like the surface of the moon if i look straight down from above into the chalice . at first it smells a little like cough syrup and reminds me in a way of cherry chocolate ice cream . a bit of lambicky wildness comes out with further inspection . fruitcake and yeast spiciness are in there too . chocolate cherry is ever present . dark fruits abound on the tongue certainly fruitcakey . a bit spicy but harshly sweet . cherry is big in the middle not so much lambic character as the aroma suggested but certainly a lot of cherry . kind of medicinal . bitterness in the finish leaving syrupy cherry coating behind . carbonation cuts the syrupy sweetness of this beer which is a good thing . allows the spiciness to come out more also good . this is the second time i ve had this beer and i m not sure i m much of a fan of it . first of all i am no fan of most cherry flavored things and this reminds me too much of the negative aspects of a lot of those things . i m also not a fan of sweetened lambics . i think i d like it better if it had a chance to mellow out some maybe for a year or two .,taste,0.6,1
tasted at the rare beer tasting at max s during baltimore beer week . the pours a blackish brown color with virtually no head retention or lacing . the beer was not entirely still i just think it had seen some serious barrel aging . the nose is intense but i ca n t say the aroma pleased me very much . licorise predominated along with an underlying woodiness black tar and coffee . a little bit of licorise is something i tend to like in my impy stouts but this is just over the top . flavors replicate the nose pretty closely except there is considerable sweetness to it . the sweetness helps to counter the licorise somewhat but i still find it nearly overwhelming . the beer has a fairly smooth mouthfeel but the licorise sweetness and high alcohol make drinking this beer an absolute chore . this beer reminds me very much of the mikkeller black which is not a good thing at all . so clearly this beer is just not my cup of tea . oh well .,taste,0.8,1
put it in a large pint shaped schooner set it back in the fridge to rest aka off gas . blew me away . love it . best of the fz series . i love the ipas but this is so much more suited for a zap ale . yes i just coined that term . no haters or wordsmiths need comment .,taste,1.0,1
label reads salzberg beer with lemon soda appearance is pale straw in color with impressive clarity . definite lager qualities almost like a brightly clear cider . finger head with mediocre head retention . smells of fresh lemon meets lightly sweet pale malts . impressive natural aroma quite a surprise for me . tastes as i would have hoped fresh lemon joins a balance sweet pale malt base . mouthfeel is light body with a sweet light lemon finish along with a dash of sweet slickness . nice version of a low abv pre made shandy this one caught me by surprise . impressive for the concept but not really my kind of beer .,taste,1.0,1
okay . so this is not a beer that gets a lot of love from real beer drinkers . i am somewhere in between to extremes . on the one hand i spent many nights perhaps years at the grey lodge in philadelphia drinking some of the best brews on the east coast . after i ended up fat out of shape and i went on a low carb diet . . enter michelob ultra . . being able to tie my shoes without pain is more important than flavor . here s the deal . the sierra pale ale that was my staple is way better and my occasional arrogant bastard tall boy or what else do you have except heineken . have much more flavor feel and so forth . but . . . . i ve lost lbs . chicks look at me twice i can perform better at work and i have sex a lot more and longer than before . case closed . . . or perhaps opened,taste,0.8,1
poured into a snifter a pours a pitch black with a dark brown lace ring of head around the surface of the beer . this beer looks like engine oil . s smells of bourbon roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate t bourbon flavor up front which turns into roasted malt then dark chocolate with a hint of dark fruit and then finishes with an oaky flavor . amazingly this flavor is balanced enough that there is n t a lot of heat to the flavor and all the different flavors seem to compliment each other . m very thick and chewy mouthfeel slight carbonation . d this is a fine sipping brew with a complex flavor and a high abv . sit back and enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
pours a light amber color with little carbonation poured from a bottle into a snifter . almost no head little retention and virtually no lacing . has a fairly spicy smell to it with some hints of banana . smells very alcoholic with good reason i guess . fairly mellow taste considering the style . bread like . spicy and banana tastes to match the aroma . very malty . a pretty heavy mouthfeel . again very alcoholic . definitely a sipping beer . overall a decent beer but not very impressive especially for the style .,taste,0.4,0
i had this on tap earlier today not taking notes so comments are from memory of the beer several hours earlier . back when new glarus first made this beer i loved it so was pleased to see that they ve reintroduced it . and it was nice to see it very reasonably priced at . pint . aroma not an intense wheat beer nose but banana is present with clove spiciness to a slightly lesser extent . pretty conventional right . nope it s mildly roasty too also with some chocolate malt notes . appearance very deep brown to black nice tan head and to the extent i could tell in the dim lighting of the pub fairly clear clear and dark did n t seem to be hefeweizen hazy . flavour wow . dancing man meets road slush . ba classifies this as a dunkelweizen and yeah it is a weizen and it is dunkel dark but this is a style defying beer not to be confused with a traditional dunkelweizen because it is definitely not . this is more like a stout or perhaps more of a schwarzbier with wheat and weizen yeast character . i would not be surprised if this uses roasted wheat rather than roasted barley because the roast character is more mellow than a stout . smooth malt character . earthy bready yeasty roasty chocolatey estery mild spicy phenolic like a touch of cinnamon with the clove and slight peppery character in the finish . mouthfeel medium high carbonation some creaminess medium body overall impression flavour comments above mostly say it . stout and schwarzbier lovers will probably appreciate this interesting variation .,taste,1.0,1
the beer looks like a normal cloudy orangish ale with a white frothy head . smelled it immediately after removing bottle cap . the cocoa is light but the most obvious scent . smelled in glass after poor and with the head the cocoa is a bit stronger . after first sip very sweet taste with a hint of spice from the chilles . however it is not a strong as others state . perhaps it was due to time in the bottle . there was no chocolate or cocoa taste . it was sweet but more like the sweetness similar belgian golden ales . the mouthfeel was highly carbonated but when served at the chilled state it was smooth and pleasant . i really like this beer . too bad it is served in such a large bottle . i wonder what it is that makes others not like it . the booziness of the beer is totally hidden in the flavor . i really think that sam dfh did a great job with this . i would get this at least once . there is no beer like this .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a mahogany color with a two finger glistening white head . s caramel malt with notes of coffee and a bit of earthy hops and some fruity esters . t caramel and roasted notes with a very sharp bitter and alcoholic note on the finish m medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a very hot alcoholic finish . d i m really having a hard time putting this one down . it might end up as a drain pour . the finish on the taste is really what makes me not want any part of this beer .,taste,0.3,0
a rich dark black put against the light you get a red hue . tan pillowy head that lasts the entire beer s chocolate cherries metal malt and a hint of alcohol . not a heavily scented beer and the alcohol only came through towards the end taste like it smells minus the metal and alcohol which i was pleasantly surprised by . very sweet but just what i am looking for after dinner this would go great with dessert or a cheese plate . . . tonight for me it was dessert . sweet chocolate cherry aftertaste may be too sweet for some but i like it sweet and right now it suits me just fine . m d a bit carbonated at first and i would n t think about drinking more than and i am splitting this ml bottle with the wife . good for the moment but this beer is made for certain moments meals and moods .,taste,0.8,1
had this brew on . aroma is a mild roasted scent . color is a nice amber with low carbonation and a nice head . taste is malty and fizzy . starting with a medium body it goes down with a slightly sharp feel . finish comes in malty with some mild fruity hop flavor and a easy bitterness . overall this is a very good brew .,taste,0.8,1
vintage bottle . poured into a duvel tulip . almost solid black unless held up to a bright lite and then u can see some brown around the edges . massive black coffee flavors with some wood notes and molasses in the background . a little harsh on the alcohol but im told this lessens with a little age . smell is faintly chocolaty coffee and hoppy mix but i get isopropyl alcohol more than anything else . one awesome stout . i cant wait to try some older versions .,taste,1.0,1
poured out a lovely copper color . being that i love beers this color i was pretty stoked . the aroma was heavy on the malt light on the hops but the hops character seemed to come out more strongly as i let the beer warm slightly . the malt scent also diminished as it warmed . the taste was a very good balance of the malts and hops . the beginning of the sip was sweetly malty then slowly began to give way to the hops . aftertaste was crisp carrying most of the hops flavor with it . as with the aroma i could taste the hops more when it warmed . mouthfeel was medium bodied . drinkability was good but i could n t see myself pouring another three or four during the evening .,taste,0.9,1
pours a medium amber color with one finger of head that fades slowly with nice lacing . smells nicely of citrus and flowery hops and a faint background metallic note . nice body up front with lots of sharp bitterness . the body thins out towards the end and the bitterness becomes more pronounced with a mild metallic taste . the finish is slightly harsh and lingering . drinkability is good despite the slightly unbalanced hop profile . this beer has a west coast style vibe going on to me but i have to say that i like it .,taste,0.6,1
i guess i just do n t like this style at all because it was one of the worst beers i have ever gotten from sierra nevada and i m not a fan of there flagship apa either . the best way i could describe this brew is imagine an ideal coors . the color was pale yellow . the smell reminded me of olive oil and the taste was rice cake like blandness . the mouth feel was slick and oily . i could not drink more then one of these . drinking it ice cold out of the bottle only barely made it drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
abv on bottle . best by end of may . into the shlitz pilsner glass . a perfect two fingers of soft white head with good retention and lacing . great clarity in the golden body . quite beautiful actually . s mild pilsener malt sweetness with balancing grassy hops . poppies and honey were present and sweet in the aroma . all very mild . t dry pilsener malt to start with honey sweetness that builds in strength all the way through the finish . slight poppy sweetness at the swallow that also gains intensity in the finish . all with ample hops that give the beer spicy and grassy notes . m creamier and fuller than most examples but still plenty prickley . d a fine pilsner that uses the spices very effectivly to highlight the sweetness of the beer without being the focus . very nice balance of flavors . i really ca n t think of much wrong with this beer . worth trying nice session beer .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a crystal clear pale gold with a huge frothy white head on top . excellent retention and great sticky lacing on the glass . so far so good . but wait a minute . smells slightly skunked . aromas of grass and big time lemon zest waft out . not too bad . i sort of expected this i guess . now the mouthfeel . what in the world . . water . that s what this feels like . i tall glass of water . this is so slick and wet i wonder if there s any carbonation left . a quick glance tells me that there is as i notice a moderate amount of bubbles rising up . hmm . weird . this is one of the worst lagers pilsners i ve ever had in respect to flavor . this is extremely watered down and weak . it tastes like lemon water light on the lemon . i would drink any bmc lager over this one if this is the true representation . i am sorely disappointed . i have enjoyed every other offering from sn but this is an atrocity . avoid .,taste,0.2,0
pours a murky yet glowing straw color with a thin beige head . nose has citrus fruits wheat malts and crisp lactobacillus presence . taste is a also fruity with again grassy wheat and a tart funkyness from the yeast . crisp body is well carbonated . nice example of the style .,taste,0.8,1
hmm did n t even know sam adams came out with a new beer . part of the new spring mixed sampler pack . pours a light amber color faint bready aroma to it . taste is pretty light bodied some nice spiciness to it . breadiness and rye definitely come through pretty decent taste for such a light bodied beer . nothing too big here but definitely drinkable for sure . one of the better rye beers i ve had but it s generally a boring style in my opinion .,taste,0.7,1
in short this is a mediocre american copy of a belgian style wit . is it horrible . no but it certainly falls short of having the complexities needed to be labeled a belgian style wit . do yourself a huge favor and skip it over completely in favor of hoegaarden or something fairly mainstream and available in most american markets . you wo n t pay much more and you ll be thanking yourself . appearance average . smell below average . taste lacks the needed complexities to be considered a belgian style wit . the initial expression is very weak with an even weaker finish . mouthfeel average drinkability the bottom line is that blue moon is a drinkable beer but believe me when i say that you re selling your taste buds short when compared to almost any belgian wit commonly available on the american market today .,taste,0.4,0
my first very hoppy beer . i may possibly be turning into a hophead . a hazy golden yellow with lots of tiny sparkling bubbles . s nose candy . smells like the morning after a storm in spring in a forest in the pacific northwest . loads of tree like scents i would liken more to a cedar than a pine . citric acid is present as well . t tongue candy as well . starts out very tree like with a bit of lemon . the malt while not as prominent as the hops is certainly present and somewhat balances out the bitterness . finishes very bitter on the back of the tongue and leaves you with a dry feel in your mouth . bitterness remains in your mouth for several minutes after each drink . m medium heavy carbonation . a little more carbonation than i like but it works well with this ipa . very bitter and dry on the finish . d went down faster than i thought it would ve . the hops keep you coming back for more and more . definitely one of the greatest beers i ve had . only cdn . six pack at bc liquor stores but i think it s only carried by the designated specialty stores ie oak bay in victoria .,taste,1.0,1
huge thanks to andy for sharing this one . he just a stand up guy . poured into a tulip . pours completely flat looking . no head not hiss as the bottle is popped . nothing . sits dark brown in the glass . rich and deliciou in the aroma with aroma of mollasses licorice dark cherries and hints of chocoloate . a big rich malty profile here that smells great . rich on the pallet with caramel and mollasses with hints of dark fruit and kind of a soy sace finish . pretty tasty . the body is full but it s flat . we really need some carbonation to pull this together . overall this taste great and smells great . it just needs some carbonation . this is my fourth hotd beer and the second that has been flat . that simply dissapoints .,taste,0.8,1
a poured a straw yellow out of a can with a foamy head and medium carbonation . looks like your typical light beer . s bitter grains some alcohol bread barley . t very watery just like the good majority of all light beers . alcohol content is rather low and takes a back seat to the watery taste of this beer . m medium carbonation makes this beer score a low mouthfeel . d drinkable to an extent basically one of those party cookout beers . high drinkability and cheap price tag . i could probably drink half a case and still not feel drunk .,taste,0.2,0
one of the prettiest looking beers i have seen in a while but we all know looks are n t everything so i get to know the allagash white a little more . a sweet perfume inspires me to go in for a little more i go it goes and the sweet carbonated taste of a belgian wheat hits me . pretty good kisser too . satisfying and light an aftertaste that makes you want more . gorgeous looks subtle carbonation and light sweets that hit the tongue are what it s all about . this beer is a keeper .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip a beautiful dark caramel color one finger light off white head s smells of caramel and bourbon t caramel bourbon sour bitter a bit of barnyard funk laundry soap . . really funny aftertaste ca n t get it out of my mouth . m nice mouthfeel except the awful aftertaste . o i like it up until the aftertaste . ca n t drink anymore .,taste,0.3,0
this one arrived crystal clear and a new penny copper color . no head at all really . just trace amounts telling you a head was there once sorta like your grandma s perfume lets you know she was there earlier but she left the room awhile back . the nose provides a very faint hop aroma . no malt really and a very tiny amount of hoppiness . not a hearty aroma . a little disappointing for an ipa . upon first taste . ah ha . there s where the hops went . very strong hop flavor right up front along with a bracing amount of bitterness . that bitterness fades about mid sip then returns in the aftertaste with a hey remember me . smile and wave . that hoppy flavor though stays all the way through . the hop malt fistfight is n t that one sided however . there is a malt sweetness there . just enough to keep this from becoming foamy hop soup . but the hops are the first name on the marquee just as it should be with an ipa . the hop flavor finally begins to fade just as you decide you want another drink . or is it that you want another drink because the hop flavor finally begins to fade . either way this is a well made ipa . those uninitiated to craft beers could enjoy this yet there s enough charcter here to keep a certified beer geek happy as well . the mouthfeel on this one is reamy without being too heavy for the style . it s just about what you d expect . overall this is a very well made beer . the flavors meld well and in the proper proportions letting the hops shine through without forgetting it s not a one man show and recognizing the supporting malt cast . i d order this again and again .,taste,0.9,1
i like the head on this one great tan head very thick and sweet hangs around for a while with nice syrupy flavor . body was clean but dark brown with an orange tint to it . the aroma was outstanding sweet malt and caramel . the taste was a different story . it had nice hints of caramel but no reel flavor was looking foreword to this one but i was let down . not relay that bad but the overpowering aroma and the lackluster flavor should meet some where in the middle .,taste,0.6,1
a pours finger cocoa colored head . pitch black . rich and creamy looking . s dark chocolate and smokiness . slight raisin and molasses . t cocoa oak tart sweet bitterness huge alcohol warming finish . rich but not smooth . the finish is a little unkind . m thick and full . o way to powerful finish . both with booze and zing . beer looks good smells good tastes ok but finishes awful . not happy overall but the parts are better than the whole .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to mulder for hooking this up . orange gold clear and bright with a decent off white sudsy head . good lace trails a slightly raised ring and a slow bead remain . starts with a lagery grainy character that i always fail dismally to place . underlain by decent amount of candied citrus mainly tangerine . touch of banana and pear and a certain je ne sais quoi . rich malt character dominates treacle and toffee and some more rustic earthy and nutmeg notes . do n t get much citrus hop character . dull metallic character comes through later and tends to deaden the flavour profile . syrupy and vibrant in the mouth sticks to all points of the palate . only flaw is the slightly prickly micro carbonation . deceptively dry finish . the presence in the mouth is by far the best characteristic for mine . unfortunately the dirty grain action reminds me too much of bad aussie beer and drags down the other characteristics .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle received in a trade poured into my troegs pint glass . pours a light golden copper with a couple fingers of creamy white head that lingers for a good while and leaves some pretty sick lacing as it fades . aroma is a great mix of citrus hops and sweet malt . although this is n t as fresh as possible it s really held quite the nice aroma . makes me wonder what it would be like fresh out of the tap . taste starts off a little sweet before moving on to a slightly bitter hop resin taste with some citrus rind a slightly dry hoppy finish . notes of caramel malt are present throughout . mouthfeel is average for a pale ale and the carbonation is present but it feels relatively light compared to what i was expecting from that large head . i should have compared this one side by side with alpha king as the pride and joy really nails the pale ale category but i would n t necessarily advertise it as a mild though at it is quite sessionable .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle thanks to my aunt . she came into town for my wedding and brought a bunch of goose island with her for me . bottled . definately the darkest belgian style i have seen . head disipated rather quickly . has that saison abby yeast smell to it . pretty descent taste to it . better than i thought it would of been . very light and drinkable . definately get those peppercorns towards the finish . overall as stated much better than i thought . enjoyed the peppercorns . very drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a beautiful deep yet transparent browns with great hints of red . smell smells of malt and syrup definitely a scotch ale slight hints of spice . hoppy and perfume as well . taste over all similar to the smell caramel hints in the beer i was not really impressed with the taste it came off as unbalanced and did not really leave a lasting impression or aftertaste . my first brooklyn ale in a way kind of what i expected but i want to see what else they have to offer .,taste,0.4,0
a classic in which all others of the same style can only imitate but never achieve . got quite a liking to pilsner when it was on sale in december for a month at . a er now its . and i ca n t justify spending that much but wish i could . i really like the saaz hop spice .,taste,1.0,1
this is the version and i received this bottle in the most recent black booty bif . appearance the pour into my trusty spiegelau tulip yields a viscous opaque black liquid that is crowned by a finger of tan colored head . the smoothness on top of the head is astounding . its not wispy or light or billowy like many iss . its flat and smooth surface and its resiliency is ridiculous . a full five minutes after the pour the beer appears as it did at the very start . smell heavy notes of chocolate and coffee blast my nose upon first whiff . theres a little bit of toffee and caramel and a hint of vanilla but the majority of this aroma is thick with the roastiness of the coffee and a little bit of burnt chocolate . this is hands down one of the best imperial stouts that ive smelled this spring . just awesome . taste just like the nose the flavors rock your palate with tons of coffee chocolate and a little bit more of the caramel sweetness . the dominating flavors of the roasted malts are balanced quite well with the sweetness from the vanillas caramels and toffee flavors that come up on the backend . mouthfeel the beer felt exactly as it appeared on the pour . the viscosity of this beer is very high and as you sip it it announces itself by coating your palate and removing all doubt that this is a beer to be reckoned with . the toasted malts and grains rest heavy but the sweetness helps lighten the mouthfeel slightly transitioning well into a somewhat dry finish . very good for the style and very enjoyable for this beer . drinkability this is just as good as i remember it being at dld and that was the previous years version . if i lived in chicago i would drink the s t out of this beer and thats not an understatement . the flavors are so rich and well defined and the mouthfeel and overall experience this beer creates is exquisite . the only thing im not looking forward to with this beer is finishing my last bottle tonight .,taste,0.8,1
bright golden copper in color small foamy off white head that does n t last long . weak citrus aroma of hops some caramel malt flavors with a mild hop bite make this very easy to drink has a strange off flavor light and watery with a light stale bitterness in the finish i did n t care for this one at all .,taste,0.3,0
an alt beer lager . huh . why even bother with the stupid style name when it does n t even fit it . just my opinion . reddish copper with a big tan head with good retention and beautiful stickyness . smell is of spicy german hops more than any alt beer i have had . some nuttiness and what i perceive as german yeast character . taste is like smell but with some caramel and it lingers sooo long and beautifully . mouth is thick and hearty not syrupy.i definitely want another . . usd for four pack heavyweight sampler,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
got this for . a pack . what a deal . the first beer i ever tasted was genny cream ale and at approx . years old the grown folks tell me i did n t like it much . hope i feel better about this one . a awesome retro can design started foaming as soon as i popped the tab . puffy beige head is uncharacteristic of low priced beers such as genesee and the retention is really good considering what we may be dealing with here . little spots of spit bubble lace and some large patches as well over this clear reddish copper amber golden highlighted brew . s toasted and caramel malt with just a little bit of generic grainy aromas a little bit of fruity tartness and sourdough pretzels . no funk . t metallic but clean water and laid back caramel and toasty malt flavors . just an iota of spicy herbal hops intermingled with a toasty pretzel finish . very clean and very nice . mf on the light side with slightly over medium carbonation but it has an apple juice type weight to it . palate is left feeling clean with a little cereal graininess and about as unoffensive as a granola bar . d rating this among world class bock in terms of flavor content etc . would be unfair but in the world of large scale production brewing pre budweiser american ale era i think that genny outdid themselves . this is a very plain and simple beer without any fancies or nuances but it also lacks bullshit and it is difficult to find anything wrong with it keeping in mind that it came from the king of cheap beer . having crisp refreshing supreme drinkability any time of year does n t hurt either .,taste,0.7,1
tried this on a trip to kalamazoo . bottle . a deep burgundy purple color with hints of red . enormous head that fades at a decent pace . looks interesting . s super sweet raspberry grape fruit blend upfront with some sugary malt in the middle . slight oaky booziness on the backend . smells like a raspberry slush puppy . good . t a little awkward blend of flavors attacking my palate . very watered down raspberries upfront with a medium soft bitter sour pucker in the middle . slight sweetness on the backend . not overwhelmed with sourness but it s still hinted in the brew . kind of bad blend of flavors for me . m leave a sort of dry flavor on your palate . decent . d hard to get down . the sourness and flavors blend at such an akward point that it s hard for me to get this down . all in all for . this was a big disappointment . not a good way to start the night . if you like sours you might want to give this one a try once . if you re not a sour fan then avoid .,taste,0.4,0
big thanks to koopa for sharing this vintage gem . . bottle pours an almost black with some tan head floating around the edges . muted cold coffe in the nose a tad vinous more bourbon as it warms . taste folllows nose with some tartness bitterness from the coffee and some roast . bourbon peaks out for a second behind the oak and vino character . good beer more like an english old ale at this point than a stout .,taste,0.6,1
much darker than your average lager . it is dull amber and looks and tastes almost identical to anchor steam . anchor steam is one of my all time favorites so in my opinion this is quite a good beer even if hackneyed from the original . the smell is subdued a bit earthy with slight nuttiness and faint caramel . the taste is great mellow fruit rich walnut slight floral hints at the edges clean malt with a dry hop finish that is nearly perfect . it is a heavier beer than a macro lager but refreshing and crisp with a little extra heft . there is a crisp hop dryness at the finish which is sublime . this was an instant favorite when i tried it at roscoe village tap last summer and in six pack form it is excellent . highly recommended . but i do question the authenticity of their recipe because this is a near match to anchor steam in color flavor and body .,taste,0.9,1
when i poured the bottle into my pint glass it left a large finger beautiful head . smell strange . but it smells of citrus hops . nothing chocolatey coffee or malty as i would expect . all ipa in the smell . did they brew a wrong batch or is this how it goes . most porters i ve had were smooth and chocolaty malty . this one was just a hopped up ipa that was black with nice head . very bitter more than most ipa s in fact . on the flying dog box this was listed as very mild hops on their scale but i would put this at least an out of on the hop scale ibu . some roastiness in the finish but it tastes way more like and ipa than a porter stout . mouthfeel very full bodied and smooth . overall i do agree with others the . abv was well disguised and i liked the strongness of this beer . i still wonder if this was brewed properly though . overall flavors were weak and hops stole the show .,taste,0.6,1
had this on tap at a special founders tasting at dilly deli in cincinnati . served in a snifter glass . a pinkish light red in color with light head . s wonderful bourbon flavored cherries . compared to the black biscuit the bourbon was a little more subtle but still present . t definite cherry flavor but not so much as the cerise with maple and bourbon flavors toning down the cherry flavor a bit . not as tart as you might expect from a cherry flavored beer but a nice sweetness . bourbon and cherry flavors linger for a rich finish . m well carbonated full bodied . d certainly not a session beer but surprisingly drinkable as the sweetness and cherry flavors were mellowed out a bit by the bourbon . i enjoyed a second glass,taste,1.0,1
had a small sample of this at the oregon brewers fest and thought it was n t too bad . thought i would give it another shot when i had better taste buds . a a hazy straw yellow with a rapidly dissipating foamy head . s there is an earthy straw wheat smell to the beer . i m getting some clove and slight banana with a touch of jolly rancher watermelon . t this is very grain wheat straw tasting . it is almost like chewing on a handful of straw . there is a slight watermelon taste but not enough to wow me or for me to even take notice . if i did n t read the can or know what i was drinking i would n t know to even look for it let alone find it . m light and thin not too thick which is great . d easy to drink for sure smooth and great session beer .,taste,0.4,0
ca n t believe i have n t reviewed this beer until now . aroma mild orange and spicy notes up front . dough like bready malt base . no hop aroma . appearance very cloudy deep gold colored pour . moderate white head that suprisingly is n t that big . flavor a touch of acidic sourness followed by more doughy bread like flavors . no spice flavors which was surprising based on the aroma . earthy background hop bitterness but the doughy complex malt character definitely dominates the palate . finish is crisp and dry . mouthfeel light bodied with high carbonation . prickly due to carbonation . no alcohol heat . overall impression good summer beer . not a fan of wits and this is a pretty safe example . still well crafted and enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
growler opened up at abraxas . very very clear amber poured into a goblet with a thin head . it smelled quite hoppy with piney hops carrying the day . taste is bitter and with an astringent feel . true to the name it s like taking a bite out of some forest shrubbery . woodsy and piney with an undercurrent of gin . like some other ccb beers i find this tasty but i also find that it kinda burns on the way down in a way i never enjoy . overall good but not a beer i care to drink much of . i had one glass and did n t want another . left the growler s remains for anyone else who wanted to try .,taste,0.8,1
i had this on tap at the release and brought some bottles home . this is review is from the poured from the bottle . wonderful big head that mostly diminishes but leaves a little froth on top . the beer is jet black as expected . the aroma is great . vanilla bourbon coffee bourbon . it has a great mouthfeel . every drop finds a place in my mouth to cling to . a little more carbonated than the draft . it warms the chest as it travels down . just what i needed on this chilly ohio river valley night . it is sweet in the begining and a mild bitter sweet cocoa on the finish . i rated drinkability high because i love this beer . i ca n t get enough of this lovely stout . knowing there is an end to my stash is killing me .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky slightly golden amber with a finger of white head that fades rather quickly to a thin film . some sticky lacing is left however . looks kind of like the apple cider with a small head . very sweet smelling hints of caramel flowers and citrus . different for a pale ale . the aroma is nicely balanced and fairly strong . while the aroma was fairly pleasant the taste took a turn for the weird . an overpowering sweet bitter combo takes over immediately . all i can really get is some flowery taste and an assertive bitterness . some notes of grapefruit and citrus rind . the bitterness hangs on for quite awhile . there is also some bready malt in the back seat but that is clearly just along for the ride . medium in body and a little sticky . carbonation is decent . i m glad for the opportunity to try another beer from hair of the dog i have enjoyed their other offerings but i wo n t be returning to this one .,taste,0.4,0
pours clear with a tall head . a nice amber color with bright golden hues . smells delicious very bretty and also quite sour . mild mustiness and some caramel malt . i know it s a barrel aged wee heavy but this works too . plus i have very limited experience with allagash and it seems everything they brew is either belgian and or sour . tastes nothing like the nose like oxidized oak and caramel without any real sourness . a bit hot and boozy . ultimately this turned out to be a beer pulled in opposite directions and i am unclear which way the brewers intended it . but it appears to be an infected barrel with a bunch of oxidation from either that same barreling or from the age on this corked bottle .,taste,0.4,0
if ever i wanted to demonstrate the importance of appearance this beer would be my subject . let me say that every alesmith beer i ve tried has been good . strangely though the two that had problems were both belgian style beers . it was n t that they did n t taste good . they both lacked any head carbonation lacing and mouthfeel . this one poured like amber diluted with honey . no head not even a shimmering of bubbles that vanishes instantly . nothing . no lacing . i am not happy with this pour . i would have given it a if the body did n t look so good . in other circumstances i would ponder as to whether or not i got a bad bottle but since this is the second alesmith belgian to appear this way i find that hard to believe . smell is orangey with honey and sugary sweetness . taste is orangey diacetyl mingled with sweet sugary finish . this would be a very good beer if the mouth and appearance were fixed . instead mouth is extremely thin and boring . i d have another but only to make sure this bottle was n t a fluke . i m unhappy with this beer . note it may seem strange for me to thank clickpush for this beer since i seemed unhappy with it but this was an extra he threw in out of the kindness of his ba heart . for that i thank you my friend . i am definitely glad i got to try it .,taste,0.8,1
a hazy amber orange body with a rich white head . this was a very foamy beer so the head took a while to settle down . great head retention and lacing . s it s virtually impossible to imagine a more complex saison smell . flowers lemon apples and white grapes caramel grass yeast and toasted bread are just some of the aromas i got . t wow this is beyond being simply complex there is so much going on it s even hard to list all the tasting notes one can get . start out with a good moderate citrus hop bite with some juicy grapefruit notes then an apparent sweetness comes through together with fruity apples white grapes gooseberries pear and flowery notes . some good toffee notes . some funky yeastiness . some vanilla like notes . the finish is a bit dry and slightly bitter . once the beer warms up i got a very pronounced peach flavour from it . absolutely amazing . m medium bodied . some lively carbonation . very soft on the palate overall this beer coats the mouth very nicely . no real alcohol taste to speak of at first but as the beer warms up it can be felt just a little bit . d drinks like a charm . being quite juicy and fruity this beer begs for you to drink it swig by swig . but do not succumb to its charms take your time .,taste,1.0,1
oz can poured into harpoon limited edition snifter . can dated either or . ca n t tell because the digits on the date stamp on the bottom of the can are too smooshed together to discern an actual canning date . got this in a trade with rebis bear . thanks again dave . a gt pours a classic saison color with a little more than finger s worth of white head that dissipates very quickly . pretty good lace although mostly as a film or thin layer on the top of the beer . not too much to speak off on the walls of the glass . s gt hmm not too much to report here smells of belgian yeast and classic saison aromas . nothing too really makes itself noticed other than that . t gt ok that s much better . getting fruity esters like apricot and maybe a little of the peach that is mentioned on the can . definitely belgian yeast that is in the spotlight throughout though . getting a bit of oat like flavor which complements the belgian yeast nicely . some floral and grassy herbal notes as well but that is par for the course with this style and these elements are there albeit underrepresented but not in a bad way . belgian yeast is again really prevalent throughout . m gt feel is good for the style . would have liked a tad more carbonation but then again it might have taken away from the flavors hitting the palate so i will stand by the brewers surly and say that this well balanced and crisp however still a bit light for the style . i would say light to medium bodied with a tad too much water and a tad too little carbonation . o gt i liked this beer i really did . it is very good representation of the style and brings a lot to the table in the way of flavor . not sure if being in the can for or weeks whichever it actually is had any effect on the aromas or the taste but i certainly expected more in the aroma department from surly . that being said the taste of this brew more than made up for the smell . chalk up another success for surly brewing .,taste,0.9,1
clear orange . a bit darker than that flavor of kool aid . th inch thick white head that lasts until the beer is finished . light body mild flavor . smells and tastes mildly of corn and ripe orange flesh not the zest but the more mild flesh . exceptionally smooth even for a nitro . reminds me of an english mild with a hint of orange . just a touch on the sweet side . no hops to speak of . creamy as can be . how many times can i say mild in one review . lets shoot for once more . this beer is really mild .,taste,0.4,0
received in a recent trade with travduke . poured into my new belgium globe . pours a deep dark brown that allows a fair amount of light through the periphery . a one half inch light tan head reduces quickly leaving generous amounts of thick lacing on the sides of my glass . only a small cap of frothy head remains . by the end of this beer large amounts of spotty lacing remain all over the inside of my globe . i am impressed with the appearance . a strong smell of sweet chocolate leads the nose on this beer . a tiny amount of coffee follows but the chocolate diligently remains . roasty malts are integrated into both . upon swallowing the flavor quickly disappears leaving me to wonder where the hell it went it was gone so quickly . roasty and malty but really struggling to identify itself . there is a bit of chocolate in there and a small amount of metallic sweetness . at first i thought there was absolutely not bitterness on the end of this guy . but after several seconds a gentle bitter aftertaste is left on the back of the tongue . light to medium bodied with an average amount of carbonation . this beer is n t one to linger . tipped back and gone this leaves me wishing it would hang around a bit . i understand the dryness is related to the style but that does n t necessarily mean that i approve . easy to drink i suppose but i m definitely looking for a bit more . consumed,taste,0.6,1
got this with some other beers to offset my hop cravings here in germany . straw colored and clear . smelled ever so lightly of pine . a light citrus hop up front quickly finishing into nothingness . kind of like squeezing a lime into corona but with a hop . this is the lawnmower beers of pale ales . not distinctive in anyway . you could drink a number of them in a night but none of them would be memorable .,taste,0.3,0
bottle shared with me at a homebrew day a dark amber pour with little off white head but stays around . s buttery honey and nectar . this bottle may be slightly diacetyl . t definite diacetyl . very buttery with honey nectar and spicy hops . m buttery if not syrupy and lots of diacetyl . aside from that very good balance . d a little too diacetic but otherwise drinkable . d,taste,0.4,0
aroma sweet malts with a hint of metallic water . appearance clear pale yellow with a big white head . no too much carbonation following the pour . taste surprisingly good . this beer actually has a balanced amount of sweetness and bitter hops . truly a step up from most of the other caribbean lagers . notes mouthfeel was ok but needed a little more carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
pours a viscous oily black with a tall creamy brown head that sticks around . intense american hops in the aroma . the sharp bitterness and rich flavor of the hops comes through in the palate as well but it competes with powerful burnt flavors such as bitter coffee and bakers chocolate . creamy mouthfeel with tangy carbonation . a bitter but tasty mixture of hops and burnt flavors . until now storm king stout was the hoppiest imperial stout that i had tried but legends imperial stout is hoppier even than most ipas i run across . but all that aside its rich and quite delicious . highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
a light straw gold with a good sized white foamy head . decent retention but little lacing left . s light and clean . grain and corn with a little hop smell . t sweet corn and grain taste along with faint hop bitterness . a little mineral taste at the end . m light and good carbonation . crisp . d easy to drink and refreshing . similar to most beers of the style . easy to drink and refreshing but not a great tasting beer . notes similar to most macros . not bad for a light lager and it has its place but not really anything to drink .,taste,0.4,0
the beer pours an interesting golden brown tan color . the head is creamy looking and forms at about fingers but quickly receedes perhaps its my glass . overall this beer looks quite appetizing and would look even more so if it had or my glass could showcase better head retention . aroma of this brew is appealing . sweet malts and caramel take the foreground . some small measure of clove phenols appear in the aroma . as can be expected from most belgian style ales no hop aroma is present . i would be gratefull for a more robust aroma something just a bit stronger . the aroma is not quite as intense as i would have liked . the flavor of this beer is very complex . sweet malty caramel dark fruit and phenolic flavors abound in this beer . hops are very low key pretty much non existant except for a spicy flavor that could be a result of the hop type used or perhaps just a phenolic characteristic of this beer . this beer is full bodied on the palate and the carbonation levels are appropriate for the style . alcohol can be detected on the way down a hotness on the back of the throat . the beer s flavor hides the taste of the alcohol pretty well but once you feel it on the back of the throat it becomes more apparent in flavor . overall this is a good beer in my opinion it is definitely something meant to be sipped . in my opinion it would be difficult to drink more than two of these in a row . just too sweet and alcoholic to sit and drink all day . not a bad beer i ve definitely had better belgian style ales but this one is not all that bad . a pretty good beer if you ask me espicially for a belgian ale that is not made in belgium . however if you want a true belgian style ale that really represents the style grab something brewed at a trappist brewery in belgium .,taste,0.8,1
had a large sample of this at the sierra grille after work . full frothy tan head very sticky not enough of a sample to see lacing dark stained mahogany color slight rust colored edges . smell is strongly of vanilla frosting not quite the store crap but certainly no buttercream . i have to say it was overpowering and set me up negatively towards the taste . taste made up for the smell vanilla is certainly in play here as well but is less aggressive letting the roastiness out to play . i think that st has done a good job making a beer creme brulee hybrid . while not to my taste it is still very high quality . feel was great for a double milk stout not as thin as a normal ms and a little slick . my advice is to get the half pint if possible unless you want diabetes .,taste,0.7,1
the beer was poured with a thick off white head . the color was a light amber color that was slightly cloudy . the aroma was of a citrusy fruity hop . the taste was yeasty with an estery taste with a bit of a fruity hop kick . it finished with a slightly sweet yet slightly bitter flavor . but it leaves the mouth quite clean .,taste,0.7,1
light copper clear body with minimal head and no lacing . aroma is caramel and biscuit along with a huge skunk aroma . i m betting this would be great out of a can . its very biscuity and surprisingly bitter at the end . very drying mouthfeel a little more than i expected actually . it has potential i d love to try the canned version .,taste,0.8,1
strong citrus with an rich bitter finish . this was the beer really that got me into craft brews . though i do n t tend to gravitate toward double ipas there s too much flavor in ruination to not be impressed . if you re looking for a great tasting beer that pairs wonderfully with spicy food look no further .,taste,1.0,1
first ever wax dipped bottle review impressive presentation . poured into my stone irs snifter with a billowing head that quickly dies away . very appealing ruby amber color and a sweet malty nose . taste is smooth with a hint of spice over a sweet toasty caramel malt . nothing dominates here and is somewhat thin with a light mouthfeel . a very nice barleywine here and amazingly drinkable at . alcohol is nearly undetectable and compared to other s i ve had boulder did an amazing job at masking it . easily one of the better barley wine s i ve had very recommended .,taste,0.7,1
best before i think i bought it in and did n t see the nicks on the side of the label . pours a surprisingly hazy golden blond yellow color with a nice full white head . aroma is sweet honey with a slight spicy tinge . pretty nice but not very complex . flavor is much sharper tart with no real sweetness at all . bitter but not in a hoppy way . not at all what i expect a belgian pale ale to be . mouthfeel is kind of thin not at all satisfying . maybe this one is outdated and should n t be reviewed but i ve never had one a couple months old that has changed so much to be this off it makes me think it was bad to start with . and i have no desire to try it again to find out . poured this one out . aweful .,taste,0.2,0
on tap at the saucer in houston . pours a light clear brown into the glass with a thin white head . aroma smells like fat tire served out of a coffee urn . flavor really rubs me the wrong way . the coffee flavor i get from this beer tastes like a pot of coffee that you left sitting over a weekend and then tried to reheat . i love that a brewery of new belgium s size experiments with beers like this but for me this one was a complete miss .,taste,0.3,0
appearance pours a dirty motor oil color with a huge tan head that sheets lacing smell roasted notes with dark fruit coffee dark chocolate and some hops in the back taste opens with rich chocolate flavors after the swallow the hops kick in for a second followed by a myriad of dark fruit flavors bitterness and coffee tones engulf the tongue through to a long lasting finish mouthfeel thick and syrupy with modest carbonation a lot of warmth in the gullet drinkability marvelous flavor just a bit too boozy clearly improves with a few years of age though the hops do fade,taste,1.0,1
when i think barleywine from now on this beer will come to mind and this is my first taste of the stuff . strong malty and thick . this is the real deal . it s a dark brown with light barely visible through my pint . not much head really . the smell is malty alcoholic just like the taste . lands syrupy in the mouth with lots of sweet malt backed by alcohol that is welcome and not hidden at all . it seems like rogue knew exactly what they were doing with this one but other barleywines i ve tried offer a bit more complexity . if a straight up barleywine is what you want this will no doubt satisfy . tried again tons of hops and bitterness . perhaps the first bottle i tried had mellowed out alot because this did nt seem as malty this time around just very hoppy . tons of malt tons of hop bitterness . the journey coninues . do n t let this sucker get into your sinuses as it likely to put a hole in them.,taste,0.9,1
when i opened the bottle wham . apple . when i poured the beer was a cloudy straw color with e poofy head that disappeared by the end of the beer . the aroma was like a green apple jollyrancher . taste was minimal there was a sight spice kick and then . nothing followed by an apply finish . i was expecting a cidery experience but just got slightly apply club soda with a jollyrancher under my nose i have limited experience with fruit beers blue paw wild blueberry wheat ale is pretty much the extent but neither have been impressive . i do n t get it . i expected much better from unibroue perhaps the meal this accompanied had an effect . i ll have a retaste and offer new notes,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into my half acre pint glass . poured dark orange copper in color with a thin and frothy off white head to it . decent head retention and some very nice lacing on the glass . the pepper really comes through in the aroma . some malt and citrus comes through as well but the spicy pepper is what my attention is really drawn to . the taste is also very pepper orientated . like the nose there is a hint of malt and just a bit of citrusy hops but it s tough to taste them past the pepper . it s interesting but too pepper dominated . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . drinkability is average at best the pepper is just too overwhelming . i would have preferred some balance where the pepper compliments the other flavors a little more . it was interesting but not something i d buy again .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,1.0,1
a foam on top was thin and white disappeared very quickly . dark caramel brown . s sweet malt slightly nutty . t sweet with nuts not too hoppy . rich but light caramel develops later almost a dulce de leche . m very refreshing well carbonated . d i could drink this one all night . the more you drink the better it tastes .,taste,1.0,1
any differences between this bottle review and my previous on tap review are probably due to the fact that i tried this at a warmer temperature . it is interesting that a warmer temperature improved the aroma drastically . the sweet honey is very nice and definitely improves what is otherwise a fairly dull aroma . but as in all things in life you do n t get something for nothing . increasing the temperature also revealed a worse taste . just like you ca n t drink macro lagers at proper beer drinking temperatures as they start tasting like bitter dishwater the beez neez began to reveal a few of those traits . perfectly hidden when i tried it on tap the flavour now made it quite difficult to finish .,taste,0.4,0
schlitz is an extra corny adjunct lager . a pale straw colour and a good cm head that fades to crappy lacing . . s not much there maybe some corn . . t corn and hay . muddy aftertaste . m fizzy and reasonably foamy . . o adjunct lager with extra corn . .,taste,0.4,0
brilliant hazy orange with some visible yeast . mountainous unrelenting head with blanketing patches of lacing . truly a beautiful brew . aroma is fresh with plenty of raw hops and underlying belgian yeast . spicy pungent hop flavor dominates the taste . raw pine needles and soap are the predominant flavors . some bready malt flavor but it is way overpowered . not too much yeast flavor either . medium body . solid level of carbonation adds to the spiciness . bone dry finish . this brew is descent . a little overdone on the hops and could use more malt character to balance . still pretty drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
bottle courtesy sandstone . pours a cloudy dark orange color with a fading tan head . aroma is scotch like both in character and in alcohol . strong estery notes with pear and stone fruit some vanilla honey . flavor is delicious but very sweet honey candied citrus vanilla maybe a touch of tropical fruit . not to mention bourbon . rich but still hot could use some time to mellow out .,taste,0.9,1
dark brown ruby colored . thin dirt brown head that vanishes instantly . in fairness it s been in the cellar awhile . smell is constantly changing . sweet dark fruit winey grape smell molasses dark roast malt unfremented sugar . there s a lot here . dark complex well balanced and evolving celebrator tastes like black sabbath sounds . dark roast black forest cake malt and caramel with unfermented fruity sugars . a hint of woody hop tang at the end . nonexistant carbonation with a thick mouthfeel . winey alcoholic warming . i dream of this beer .,taste,1.0,1
aussies . well i ll never understand them . this is an apa and not an epa . at least today and on this site . i m reviewing as an epa cause it scores better and for a good reason . looks pale with low head . what s really cool about it is that a full minutes after pouring it i still have completely covering head . maybe only mm or but hey it s there . awesome . smells a little buttery . oh . english yeasties . tastes sweet a little bitter . big and full in the mouth . diacetyl up the yin yang gt very english very to style very good . smooth . easy . i d drink it every day .,taste,1.0,1
i drank this from a bottle into a chalice . the color is medium brown with a full tan head and a decent amount of lacing . there is a slight coffee smell but nothing signifianct . smell and head are nothing to write home about but its good a strong flavor and . it will put you on your ass . it tastes like coffee and has a smooth finish that allows you drink quite a few . i really enjoyed this beer reminded of some good belgians .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle . pours a completely clear pale gold with a towering white head . nice pillowy consistency . smells faintly of pilsener malt . sweet and grassy and quite straightforward . taste is quite sugary sweet and a bit metallic . little malt or hop character akin to simple syrup . feel is light and carbonation is too low . bland characterless and unenjoyable . at least it masks the alcohol well .,taste,0.2,0
poured from . fl oz bottle . had a nice color dark brown . very minimal head fine champagne bubbles . smells of apple cider sour apples . taste is exceptional slight apple wood almost chewy . wood becomes very prevalent a third of the way through . slight alcohol burn . this is a real sipper at . lovely but i do n t think that i could have more then .,taste,0.9,1
after seeing several reviews for this noble quaff i feel compelled to comment . first this is a seasonal brew from a local and well established brewpub . as such an all inclusive review is not appropriate . like any seasonal some years are better than others . my first encounter was in and the beer was amazing . crisp with a fruity nose and palate . not much bitterness and the alcohol was evident only if sought . head was minimal the tap draw or an emergent property of the beer . . what sold me on this brew was that the brewmaster held back a keg or two until the following year affording me the opportunity to taste a year old aging . maybe the best beer of this type i have ever tasted . any sharpness or edge had mellowed over the year . i buy it every year and it always performs well . i still have a bottle from awaiting the right moment . the most recent vintage was commensurate with that first tasting . but i m saving some of those as well . and by the way i believe they spell it tripel .,taste,1.0,1
pours a bright yellow color with virtually no head left once i poured . smell is of grain corn and a slight skunky smell . the taste on this one is initially bitter followed by a slight sweetness and more bittering skunk kind of flavor . body is light and somewhat watery . carbonation is active and somewhat filling . better than the average macro lager .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear golden color with a sudsy foamy head . smells slightly of grass hay much more strongly of sweet sugary malt . bready yeastiness abounds . taste is straight forward . maybe a hint . just a hint of woodsiness but mostly sweet malt and a bit of grass mixed along with it . there s a mineral zest to it that i do n t care for . i think it s a bit too strong for the base beer . a nice beer . quaffable .,taste,0.6,1
pours a golden straw color with very little head that fades into a film on top of the beer and laces the glass . smells a little yeasty and a little hoppy a tiny bit citrusy . not unpleasant . taste is n t very malty slightly hoppy at first and then some chemical bitterness at the finish leaving a chemical aftertaste . i guess the fact that there is n t much flavor is a blessing . mouthfeel is fairly creamy with a little bit of carbonation on the back of the tongue . all in all it s not what i d call a good beer but it s not what i d call a bad one either .,taste,0.4,0
seems like many others had the same disappointing experience with this supposed ipa that i did . i went and visited the brewery and was completely excited to get some brewery fresh beer until i tried this . very disappointing . pours a straw like color with basically no head on it . being an ipa i expected a certain amount of fruity floral aroma to it . there was none . again being an ipa i was expecting a huge hop presence . there was none . medium carbonation . i really decided that this was poor when i ordered the sampler and could hardly tell the difference between the light and the ipa . i would liken this very much to just your average budweiser or bud light . i will say however that this beer is great if you just want something to sit back and drink without really paying much attention to its qualities . it is a good hot day beer and perfect i m sure for drinking games .,taste,0.4,0
i am a huge fan of all abita brands . i picked this up at green life in asheville nc . an aggressive pour yielded a one finger head that receded pretty quick . hazy golden in color . not a whole lot of aroma with the beer . smells a little bitter . this is not a complex beer at all . not very hoppy for a pale . extremely drinkable . it is a clean beer that goes very well with pizza . i will probably not buy a six of this again because i have so much to choose from but i have enjoyed this easy drinking selection from abita .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
alvinne always will have a small pico . place in my hart after we were introduced on a whirlwind tour of belgium back in . since then the opportunities to try more have been few and far between limited to the annual portland international beerfest . recently a handful of bottles have shown up in better bottle shops so i recently snagged a podge at belmont station . . oz bottle to a goblet . a dark enough i suppose a chocolate brown that falls short of black held to light there s a vague chestnut auburn hue . creamy light tan head builds to just shy of a finger . flecks of foam stick here and there most glide effortlessly downward . a dusting of snowy yeast fallout settles at the bottom a negative mark for certain . s smells much more like a strong dark ale perhaps even a quadrupel than a typically imperial stout . this is one of those forgiveable offenses for a belgian brewer to commit different yeast different ingredients altogether make it rather unfair to compare this with russian imperials as categorized here on ba . still the aroma is a bit one dimensional a fruity spicy malt roast with a penetrating sweetness . robust not terribly complex . t toasted grain filled with ripe fruit sweet berries prunes raisins . loads of spicing inglemunster yeast strain . and a decent milk chocolate cocoa that tastes more and more earthy as it warms . m has a fair amount of crispness thanks to a healthy carbonation but otherwise this has a disappointing thinness that ca n t be overlooked . on the plus side the . abv is hardly notable . d taste wise this definitely has its merits aroma is fairly intriguing too . but the whole package fails to come together leaving sort of an amateur ish mess that i regret giving low marks to but must if i m being honest . as much as i ve enjoyed some alvinne brews i ve had before this is n t among them . drinkable but passable all the same . for a beer that touts on it s label that it can be kept for years or longer i ca n t imagine this improving very much . ps before i polished off the glass i poured the last couple ounces into a bowl of fresh cut hood strawberries . oh . my . god that s delicious .,taste,0.8,1
app this beer is as dark as a pitch black night . creamy beige foam that sticks like a champ . smell this is a very chocolate smelling beer . begins with sweet malt then swiftly turns to a darker smelling chocolate and lingers the smell of cocoa beans . taste this beer atacks you with chocolate chocolate and more chocolate . it leaves a lingering taste of dark or more cocoa in your mouth . if you love beer and you love chocolate like me then this is a must try . there is very subtle coffee notes at the beginning but man this is a fucking awesome beer . mf very heavy beer but what can you expect from a stout like this . my least fave part of the beer . drinkability drinkable very filling .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber purchased from specs here in austin for a reasonable price of about . . poured into the old style nb glass . . same as orval . this is a homage brew to them . cloudy golden with a little peach . good head retention . lots of leather and clove in the aroma . mothballs . i d like use cologne that smelled like this . honey flavours but not very sweet . lovely dry finish . brett is the showcase here along with some noble dry hop . very drinkable . i had to slow down to review this . reminiscent of biere de mars without amber malt flavours . very nice and worth trying . thoroughly enjoyable . no complaints .,taste,0.8,1
pours a pale straw with a smallish head that settles to a cap . smell is of pale crystal malt with a touch of hpney . flavor is very sweet and sour at the same time . dry and sweet at the same time like a chardonnay . there is a good deal of acid goin on here that lends the dryness to the beer . mouthfeel is quite slick for a kolsch almost borderline heavy body with a slick oily finish . not a bad beer just not my style .,taste,0.8,1
incredibly clear pale gold . disturbingly clear really particularly for a wheat beer . bright white extremely fine head settles pretty quickly to a complete cap leaving good lace . nose is amarillo . a whole heaping hell of a lot of it . very intense but not particularly interesting . no sight of any malt wheat yeast or anything else . some peach some fir some pine tar and a lot of green leafy hoppy goodness . thin side of medium in the mouth . the palate seems to belong to another beer alltogether . neat trick to have a nose so hoppy with a somewhat balanced palate . disappointingly there s not a whole lot going on in the palate but at least it s balanced . there s a light maltiness of the crisp crackery variety and a lingering graininess balanced nicely by good light hop flavor . finish is quick but leaves a fuzzy feeling on the tongue . pretty highly carbonated and it comes across a bit harsh as if they ve monkeyed with the mineral treatment . definitely easy to knock back a few of these and a fine companion to bright summer day . kudos to fff for making a moderate alcohol beer with a big hop presence but i d prefer more malt to balance it out .,taste,0.8,1
cheers melbatoast for this one . pours orange copper with fingers of rocky sand colored head . very good head retention lacing s earthy citrussy hops t citrussy hops herbal hops biscuitty malt up front . some orange blossom honey dryness a bit of astringency much hoppyness as this warms . finishes with slight astringeny much citrus hoppyness a bit of caramel a bit of booze . i penalized this point for style deviation mf chewy skews way too hoppy for a dopple low but noticeable carbonation drinks great just not a dopple maybe if dopples came outta san diego or kent they d be like this . good beer off style though . would score higher as an aipa to me,taste,0.6,1
this poured a clear dark ruby color with a bit of tan head . it smelled like sweet caramel and honey malts with bittersweet raisins and cherries . it had a mixture of different flavors including sweet honey raisin bread sour apples and bitter cranberries . it was oily with some carbonation and had a sweet and tart aftertaste . overall this beer seemed almost like an old ale that could be aged to bring out even more refinement . but currently it s a very clean and complex drink that s well balanced with enjoyable flavors . almost like a much more tame utopias . i approve .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle . picked this up in boulder co. not available here in kansas . appearance this beer had just the slightest hint of haze and was golden amber in color . the off white head rose up to a perfect two fingers though it took a little coaxing on my part . it settled relatively quickly but left a thick foamy residue on the side of the glass as it did so . as i drank the lacing was huge . smell right after the pour this brew was sickly sweet smelling . this blended with the hops gave me the over impression of something rotten and putrid . thankfully this unpleasantness subsided and the aroma became that of a nicely balanced pale ale . the sweet malt was complimented by herbal hops as well as hints of citrus hops . light mandarin orange and some occasional smooth cool vanilla rounded things out . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth maybe even a little buttery on the tip of the tongue . a light carbonation formed when the beer moved back into the mouth . taste a light malt sweetness was evident at first but this was quickly overpowered by an herbal hops bitterness . the bitterness was strong and a little harsh possible even muddled in flavor . some green grass rose up on the finish . this grassiness seemed to get stronger as the beer warmed and became distracting . pretty straightforward flavor . hopped more like an ipa than a straight pale in my opinion . yes i know that this site has it catagorized as an ipa but the bottle calls itself a pale at least twice . it s okay but there are too many great pale ales out there for me to come back to this one .,taste,0.6,1
fresh bottle i drank this one while brewing a similar ibu ipa so i wasnt paying as much attention as i usually do to what i was drinking . pours a nice gold orange cloudy color with some nice off white head that has decent retention . decent lacing . the smell is some earthy hops a nice malted smell . huge body to this one great mouthfeel . a very powerful earthy hop taste and some pale malts are definately there to balance it out quite nicely . just a little bit of the alcohol present not much . this is a great beer i could only hope mine will turn out this good . the drinkability is kind of spoiled by the but still enjoyable in moderation . i had no idea it was anywhere near when i bought this . this one is the first beer from stoudts ive had and it was pretty memorable . i just layed one down for age in the cellar as well . aged year months found this in the back of my cellar . i have a previous review on . this was bottled on . pours a slightly cloudy golden orange color with some slightly off white head with some pretty good retention . lots of sticky lacing on the glass as well . looks delicious . lots of earthy resiny piney notes with a little bit of tropical fruits from the hops . kind of the pungent side . a nice caramel malt balance . a little bit of the alcohol present there . as far as i can remeber drinking this beer about a year ago the hops havent seemed do really die out at all as i would have expected . really nice caramel crystal malt like flavors that give way to a strong pungent burning like hops flavors . earthy hop like flavors . gives way to some pretty strong alcohol . definatly more on the malty side but some nice hops showing through . you can notice what changes a year and a half has done more so on the taste than the aroma . strong heavy mouthfeel . resiny on the tongue and mouth from all the hops . big body with some rather light carbonation . quite smooth drinking as well . about as drinkable as all the big dipas . however the is hidden very nicely .,taste,0.8,1
pours very dark with a crimson color coming through just barely . a great creamy tan head lasts and laces for the entire beer . smells of roasted malts with a cherry like aroma and a little chocolate . a light roasted barley coffee flavor . a little chocolate and a slight bitterness that lingers . here s the deal it tastes great but i do n t think it fits the style profile quite right thus the . a porter i would have bumped it up . medium bodied again just seams like an ris should be bigger . this one is very drinkable . light enough to have a few of these . again this is good beer just not quite an ris to me .,taste,0.6,1
a splendid drink really . fantastic colour rare and unique to cassis beers . purple body and bubbly pink head . tart and lively aroma . more tartness than fruityness some lambic yeast makes its way through . carbonation on the high side but doesnt distract from anything . tasty black currant flavour . drinks far too easy . its always hard to find much to say about these fruit lambics there never is and yet i enjoy them as im sure many do as much as any other style . excellent beverage for so many occations wish i had more . fine beverage simply overall . thanks to dr.jay for hauling this one into the country for me and the special lady .,taste,0.7,1
served on tap at trinity hall pub in dallas in a pint glass a just beautiful . looks black and opaque at first glance but once i d got some way through it and could tip it a little to look at it against the light shows to be a very dark chocolatey brown . inch light brown head lasted until the end leaving small amounts of lacing down the glass . s plenty of coffee on the nose with roasted malts . i detected a very slight chemical note though which detracted a little . t nothing chemical here just plenty of coffee and given the name a surprisingly large amount of bitter dark chocolate . not quite as full flavoured as the fuller s london porter but seeing as i d happily give that a for taste this very much earns the . m very smooth and medium to full bodied . did n t find carbonation to be the problem that a few others had commented . i assume that s just down to who is serving it though . d slips down very easily and left me wanting more . were it not pretty late i m sure i could have quite easily had at least one more .,taste,1.0,1
pours a black almost black colour and has a very nice thick tan head . smell of malt and a bit of chocolate to it . taste was a kick of roasted malt and a chocolate hint coming in later . medium mouthfeel but very smooth this oatmeal stout drinks quite well . it s my first oatmeal stout so i ca n t compare it to any others but this bier was quite nice .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle in a pint glass . a dark semi cloudy red brown . tan head that thins out quickly . s lots of spices nutmeg cinnamon cloves . t taste them all . ok flavor . there s too much going on here . m too overpowering and too much going on . slight after taste that lingers . d not great . this beer smells great and looks good but the flavor is so confusing for you tastebuds . one or two strong flavors with a bunch of supporting spices is ok but this has a ton of all of the spices . it s too much .,taste,0.4,0
appearance bright clear with a long lasting head . the lacing however fell rather quickly . aroma rather low grain aroma no dms or sweetness present no real hop aroma . taste no real maltyness presence no real hop presence balanced between hops and malt . has a yeasty finish which i enjoy mouthfeel on the thinner side but still enough . higher in carbonation . not really creamy . drinkability i enjoyed this beer a bunch . i will be purchasing this again soon .,taste,0.6,1
this beer pours well has a very nice red tint to it in the glass some bubbles hang on the side of the glass after pour . not the best looking beer i ve seen but pretty decent . the smell is very fruity wafting cherries and . apples . predominantly . smell does n t really change with time . the taste is more like a cider than i expected very bubbly carbonated and very fruity just like the smell . kind of tart but still decent to drink . the taste lingers after drinking but it s just not like a beer that i would drink all the time to me . very smooth drink but not my classic beer .,taste,0.6,1
southampton imperial porter pours a deep red black with a nice creamy light brown head . the aroma is some dark malts and an odd metallic aroma . the flavor is a nice balance of dark not astringent malts and sweet caramel . there is just a bit of hop bitterness in the finish and maybe a hint of hop flavor . the beer has a nice creamy mouthfeel and smooth finish .,taste,0.9,1
bell s oberon oz bottle at f in a pint glass a golden straw colored beer with foamy white head with above average retention . the beer is very effervescent and is only slightly hazy . s the aroma is grainy with a strong wheat flavor that dominates the nose . low hops aroma almost undetectable . no banana or clover esters from the yeast . no citrus or spiciness from the hops . t strong wheat taste which lasts throughout the sampling . little residual sweetness and finishes dry and crisp . no spiciness from the hops wheat or yeast . no citrus or floral qualities from the hops . wheat taste is grainy not sharp or tart . m light bodied with high carbonation . d sessionable but that is about it . take it to a bbq or the beach because this certainly wo n t offend anyone nor will it leave them with a lasting impression of how good a bell s beer can be .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle into the lost abbey stemmed tulip . a pours black with about an eighth of an inch dark brown head that quickly disappeared into a thin collar leaving just a dot or two of lace . s sweet and spicy notes of raisins caramel warming bourbon brandy and oak barrel spices . vanilla comes through strongly as well with just a hint of chocolate . woody and alcoholic all around . t big dose of vanilla and sweet dark fruits balance well with full and woody flavors of the barrels . thick caramel toffee brown sugar and all kinds of sweetness come through in the finish along with a bit of roasted coconut and the aftertaste is full of chocolate and bourbon brandy . flavors are sweet and buttery . m thick body chewy but thin mouthfeel with very very low carbonation . luckily this beer is thick and potent enough for the lack of bubbles not to be a major issue but a few more bubbles would have made this beer feel less like a delicious syrup and more like a beer . alcohol is very mellow at this point . o rich and smooth flavors with a creamy mouthfeel . needs more carbonation but this had a great flavor .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a brown . oz . bottle . has a cloudy light brown color with a inch head . smells like banana bread with spices . taste like it smells but a bit milder banana bread flavor . feels full and delicious in the mouth and has great drinkability . overall this is a fine quality brew .,taste,0.7,1
pint from liars club in san diego pour was golden orange with a silky head that stuck around for about fifteen minutes smell was filled with oranges and pine taste was fantastic for an ipa i can not explain how hoppy this beer is i can not wait to try exponential because i heard that has even more this is a serious ipa that can be drank pretty easily which is scary because it is eight percent alcohol all the guys in the alesmith line were right about this brew great local brew out of sd,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours an unassuming hazy straw golden color . maybe a finger of white bubbly foam on top . it does n t look long for this world but it is somehow staying around and throwing some serious lace on the sa glass . aroma a bit of hefe like yeast some hints of funkiness and little else . taste now that s different . there are a number of different and distinct flavors . the hefe style yeast is pretty easy to pick out and the light saison wildness is there too . the cherries are very restrained to the point of a faint fruitiness that you might not recognize as cherries if you re not told in advance . the biggest impact of any flavor is the oak staves . they impart a very winy profile to the beer . the oaky dryness and woodiness pair with the balancing hops on the swallow that create the illusion of a grainy yeasty wine rather than an oaked beer . finishes wth an aftertaste of that trace funkiness that further enhances the wine aspects of this brew . tasty and unusual . mouthfeel light to average weight quite crisp and lively feel . drinkability a pretty easy bomber to dispatch of and despite some slightly pushy abv i d have another .,taste,0.8,1
this is my second of the longshot beers . i think i ll need to save the old ale for a weekend night . anyhow . . appearance gold light orange color with a nice head on the pour head dissipates a little quick though smell some cereal macro smell maybe some hops taste impressive especially after disappointment on the smell mild hoppiness maybe a little bit of caramel malt tasty the taste improves a lot as the temperature increases mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability nice overall another quality beer from the longshot six pack .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle at bushwakker s . dark black and almost opaque . just a hint of ruby red at the edges when held to the light . dark brown chocolate head is foamy and inch high . nice lacing throughout . aroma of roasted malts almost burnt . slightly sweet . kind of like burnt chocolate chip cookies . taste is very burnt . way too burnt and not sweet or smooth enough . lacking in almost every way of each oatmeal stout i ve ever had . go to your toaster burn the crap outta your toast then liquify and drink . or try to drink a charcoal brickette . my wife who is n t a beer drinker tried a sip and said it s scoring the center of my tongue . not a pleasant experience . full bodied mouthfeel . a friend of mine said it looks like oil after an oil change . tastes just completely burnt . way too overpowering . unpleasant .,taste,0.2,0
degrees in a oz swingtop bottle poured a dark amber with light sneaking through on both sides . as it settled the color darkened to a blood red with brownish swirls . nice head which disappates quickly . smell is almost all malt with a touch of smokey residue . perhaps a little dried fruit . taste well my o my insanely smooth with caramel smoked woods and a little alchohol tinge . as beer warmed to about degrees the alchohol jumped out a little more and the malt seemd to become multi layered . smokey taste rises in the profile and the beer finishes a little drier . still wow what a taste what an insanely wonderful concoction . this is to me the perfect blend of whiskey smoke caramelly malts i could ask for . mouthfeel wish i could get more in my mouth to swirl around . lol . seriously this is amazing . drinkability well at percent it is n t an have a six pack kind of beer . but it is imminently drinkable and i would drink one again and again and again . i wish silverdale were closer to atlanta .,taste,1.0,1
great smell good apperance . perfect pa colour . spicy and fruity . it really sticks to the style and i enjoyed it alot . lots of bitterness with a malt backbone to support the hops . very good aussie pa and one that an everyday beer drinker could enjoy . close to the quality of lcpa .,taste,0.7,1
appearance pours a reddish dark brown . thick half inch tannish head looks inviting and impressive looks like beer should look . smell floral definitely hops dominated in smell grapefruit some some barley as well . taste initial taste is the fuity hops then mellows out to reveal some mango flavor other fruit some sweet alcohol chocolate power and some woody oaky smooth flavor at the end . mouthfeel good mouth feel medium to low carbonation thicker than water but less than a soda with hfc . creamy and smooth . drinkablitility good drinkability the . percent is not too noticeable it is not a very boozy beer . the smooth finish leaves you with a feeling of wanting more . you can drink this and savor the taste and feeling . great beer one of my favorites from stone . i prefer this to the regular the oaked aged ab is much smoother drinking and mellow than the regular . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
very nice creamy head dark caramel appearance poured into a pint glass . unlike other reviewers did n t get as much from the smell but the taste was spicy and clove y taste with definite banana bread accents . nice on the back porch to sip despite the abv very drinkable and a beer i would definitely have again . a salud .,taste,0.9,1
wonderful mixed aroma with qualities of malt behind the wonderful saaz hops . good frothy and creamy head that leaves rings as it is consummed . yellow gold color that is clear shows a steady stream of bubbles throughout . mixed flavors with noticeable steady malt in front through the back and finishes with a fairly long and dry finish that may be too much for some . mouthfeel is just right in medium area . this is a really nice beer . not too rich so could serve well as a session beer .,taste,0.8,1
ml can i brought back from st. lucia . appearance my god is it black . filled my nonic pint with a rocky tan head that really hung in there . a decent amount of lacing remained as the head receded . smell soy sauce tawny port . marsala wine fruity mild sweetness . a bit of alcohol . taste i was not expecting a sweet stout but sweet it is . perhaps the sweetest i ve ever tried more so than even st crme brule . dark candied fruits figs and vermouth like alcohol notes dominate . the . abv . is apparent in the finish . there s a lot going on here much of which became even more apparent as it warmed . mouthfeel sweetness coats the palate although to say that this stout is thick would be a gross overstatement . moderate carbonation . drinkability after my first sip i was n t sure i would be able to finish it soooo sweet . but it grew on me and actually became more interesting as it warmed a bit . comments very interesting . i was expecting a guinness export type of stout and this was anything but . i did n t try this while i was in st. lucia but if i had done so i likely would have brought a few more home with me . too sweet even for a sweet stout to make it something i d go out of my way to have again except perhaps for dessert . however considering how grim the overall beer situation is in st. lucia seek this out if you find yourself on the island . it s a welcome change from the weak macro esque lagers that dominate the country .,taste,0.9,1
appearance amber color plesant amount of bubbles . smell not much to mention . taste mostly a sweet corn flavor . the color suggests a maltiness that this beer does n t deliver . mouthfeel a good crisp lager . drinkability goes down smooth but there s not much interesting going on here . a perfectly fine american style lager gussied up with a little roasted malt for color is my guess . anyone expecting the likes of a mrzen or vienna lager will be dissapointed .,taste,0.4,0
i must preface my review by stating that lbc s baltic porter has long been a beer that i look forward to the release of and is one of the beers responsible for me widening my horizon from lagers and ales . it s been my favorite lbc brew the last two years and this year it looks to three peat . got a growler of the batch from the brewery to enjoy on a blustery cold winter day . a perfect baltic day . pours out a rich deep brown with reddish hue and a decent off white head that slowly dissipates . aroma is roasted malt coffee chocolate and caramel with a very faint scent of hops buried down in there . the taste is malty with the coffee being the most prevalent taste followed by bitter chocolate and roasted grain . it all balances out very well though to a great overall taste . a good solid body on the border of medium and heavy almost the perfect amount of carbonation a slightly bitter dry aftertaste . good drinkability especially in the cooler weather . mid range abv a taste that does not beat you over the head with anything particular . you can have to pints of this easy and not get sick of it or overwhelmed by the alcohol . a great balance of all the elements is what makes this beer such a good brew . no one area overpowers another allowing you to appreciate them all .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz . glass bottle into a pint glass . vintage printed on green label . a rich amber orange very hazy with some sediment present . a short lived small white creamy head formed upon pouring . s zesty citrus laden hops along with malty sweetness and a hint of alcohol at the rear . t very sweet with both the malt and hop notes making themselves extremely present . i read somewhere that this beer packs calories per oz . bottle and it shows . m sticky sweet close to syrupy . not much carbonation but if there was much more you could chew it . d one of the more drinkable barleywines i ve tasted which is a bit tricky considering the sky high alcohol and caloric counts . enjoy in moderation .,taste,0.9,1
jet black and opaque . huge fine brown head settles slowly to a thick complete cap . nose is caramel and roasted hazelnut over sweet malt . some chocolate and a bit of fruit candied cherry . definitely unique and quite complex . malt drives the palate with the chocolate leading the way . no hint of the caramel or nuts on the palate . hmm . not overly complex and quite a let down from the promise of the nose . its long with just a touch of bitterness on the finish . very good bottle conditioned mouthfeel gives some life to an otherwise slightly boring midpalate and helps lengthen the finish . my hope is that this bottle is simply a bit past its prime . regardless an interesting beer and worth picking up .,taste,0.6,1
i purchased this about months ago in a ceramic swing top bottle for a brutal . . after all the bitching and moaning about the new packaging i figure i should at least try the brew before i make any rash decisions about future purchases from rogue . the liquid that emerged from this bottle was thick and nearly black as it made its way into my stone irs tulip glass . a one finger beige head formed on the surface and quickly settled to a thin halo surrounding a bubbly lace . the scent was a very rich mixture of primarily chocolate malt and to a lesser extent coffee . the flavor upon the first sip was quite the reverse . an immediate bitterness of black coffee bombarded my palate leaving behind a chalky bitter finish almost as if the residue from ground coffee beans is actually mixed into the beer . only the slightest hint of chocolate malt lingered underneath . mingling within these flavors was the bitter sweetness of a dry red wine . these flavors retained their intensity as i continued to drink . in addition the alcohol was relatively easy to detect although it did n t produce the burning sensation i d expect from such a high abv . the aftertaste was a mix of black coffee and red wine that soaked into my palate and refused to go away for several minutes . this brew is a bit too intense for my taste . i m not a huge imperial stout fan as it is but i have had some good experiences with them . i assume this beer accomplishes what it s trying to do but it s just not my style . it will take me multiple sittings to empty the bottle which makes the swing top all too convenient .,taste,0.6,1
this is the first beer i bought for myself in my st . i poured it into a typical pint glass . it has a really nice color to it with lots of active carbonation . a decent head that dropped down a little too quickly for my tastes but this beer laced the glass like it was its job . a nice fruity smell was very appetizing but the taste did n t quite live up to it . you can taste the apricot but other than that there is n t anything really worth noting . i ll enjoy the rest of this six pack but with many more beers to try i most likely wo n t be returning to to soon,taste,0.6,1
poured into a wide mouth snifter revealing appealingly dark opaque black body and thick creamy crema head . this is one nice looking porter . good lacing too . smells nice and malty with some raw chocolate and vanilla notes but still light enough for a porter . maybe some burnt caramel in there definite hint of roast . nice and sweet . tastes simple but good . hints of roasted malt come through at the end with an ever so gentle bitterness . a nice sweetness at the beginning with the same slight vanilla character . the middle is just smooth . medium bodied and silky in texture . i am loving the mouthfeel on this with its soft and small carbonation . it has an almost water like drinkability but drinks dry to keep you coming back . overall i am very pleased with this one . it would certainly be a go to if it were in the area .,taste,0.8,1
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,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.9,1
served in a chimay glass filled to the brim so no head . aroma of roasted peanuts is prevalent as well at the front of the taste . when you swallow it switches to grape jelly pretty unbelievable actually and the reason behind giving it a for taste b c it does what it says . the flavors are so right on . mouthfeel is average with light carbonation . this is a fun one but i would n t buy it on a regular basis b c i want a beer not a sweet liquid snack .,taste,1.0,1
served in a standard shaker pint glass . glass of cold water on the side to sip from periodically . appearance the beer is a dark brown with reddish undertones with virtually no head . what head there is light tan in color and consists mostly of a patch of foam with small ring around the liquid . sipping leaves some widespread speckled lacing but by the time of the beer is gone so is the head and lacing . smell the aroma is faint but clearly contains roasted chocolate malts without too much in the way of hops . taste the flavor is sweet from the dark roasted malts and has a definitely bittersweet dark caramel chocolate character . the hops show in the bitterness that emerges after the initial impact of the malt but in many ways the bitterness could be from the roasted malt as much as from the hops . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is light bodied with no real carbonation except a faint prickly sensation . the finish is long bitter a bit citric and dry . drinkability this is an ok brown ale but i m not really interested in having more than one and will probably not seek it out in the future .,taste,0.8,1
i picked up a four pack of these . i had three fresh and let the fourth one age a couple months before trying . the one i am reviewing in the aged one . pored from the bottle into a mug . the beer was a dark brown with a reddish hue . there was a small beige head with little retention . the nose was mostly sweet caramel notes with an earthy backdrop . the taste had sweet caramel notes some roasted coffee notes and some earthy notes as well . these flavors were much more in balance and tame than the three i had fresh . the mouthfeel was almost syrupy not a lot of carbonation . drinkability was low because this drink was so boozy and noticably so . the alcohol was not hidden well at all . overall a good drink but it needs to be mellowed and aged first . also it s going to be boozy and will basically smack you in the face .,taste,0.8,1
been enjoying this on tap for almost a year here . glad to see it finally get here in the bottle . dark brown with some mahogany highlights . nice steady tan laceing . brown sugar and chocolate malts mix with a nice citrus hop backbone . some slight nutty flavors and chocolate malt flavors mingle with orange peel and citic hops . molassass cookie dough flavors on the finish . goes down effortlessly . i like my brown ales to lean toward the hoppy side . this has got more than enough for everyone . seek this out .,taste,0.9,1
rich mahogany colorluxurious . looks like a liquoer . swirly wisps of bubbles cap this beer in its balloon wine glass . a perfectly balanced american barleywine . straightforward rich caramel sweetness classic cascade bitterness and an ample alcohol heat . lasting residual sweetness as the bubbles fade from the tongue . sort of a tropical syrupy fruitiness like hampshire special ale . honestly this beer gives bigfoot a run for its money . this paired quite well with my girlfriend s pumpkin custard pecan dessert .,taste,1.0,1
looks like someone squeezed a squid into my glass . thanks james . aroma is oatmeal phenomenal roast aspect and cocoa chocolate . flavor is overrun by roasty malted barley . coffee follows in at a close second and offers complete domination of flavors . balance however is expert and mediated nicely . palate is thick rich and oily . big ups to founders .,taste,0.8,1
a nice amber orange colour with nice thick white head s sweet yeasty smell with some hints of pine my sense of smell is not very good so most beers tend to smell like the same yeast to me t not as bitter as i would expect from a double but very pleasant use of hops nonetheless . i get hints of orange citrus pine and a very slight flowery flavour . m very smooth and creamy d easy and smooth no harsh alcohol flavours making this beer able to sneak up to you very easily at . in conclusion i gave this a lower rating because it tastes more like an ipa instead of a double . but a very pleasant experience on the tongue .,taste,0.6,1
sweet and smooth all the way around . this beer is great with fried chicken or something sweet . definitely one of my more favorite from the people at avery . this beer was available at barney s beanery in santa monica . the service from the waitresses was horrible . the waitresses although cute were lacking in most if not any beer knowledge and were equally incompetent when it came to food services .,taste,0.8,1
this is an odd beer and i m not sure what to make of it . as per style it looks good and smells good but feels different . poured a light copper pale golden mix some bubbles rising . head is sticky on the sides and soapy in the middle . aroma is a bit flat semi sweet and peppery . a light caramelness comes and goes . it seems to be a bit confused is it supposed to be snappy or sweet . taste does n t answer the question but it s still not bad . as per the style it misses a bit . the hop character is snappy at first but diminishes later on . a syrupy feel covers up the sweetness and the caramel does n t blend with the light biscuit . i just do n t know about this one . an imperial helles on the label . what does that mean .,taste,0.8,1
a pale yellow streams of carbonation flow towards the top of the glass light frothy head and small traces of lacing . s smell is ceral malts and a bit of alchohol pokes through . t taste for an american macro lager is excellent . clean malt flushes against the palate then slight hop bitters pronounces itself halfway through . ends with a crisp bitter taste . quite refreshing . m perfectly carbonated and light on the palate . d very drinkable on a summer day . definitely one of the best american macros . nothing offensive about this beer at all and much better than of bmc offerings . give this one a try .,taste,0.8,1
maxs ipa is characterized by aggressive bittering and a prominent grapefruit rind flavor . it is clear polished gold with minimal carbonation and abstract lace . the aroma is restrained with a touch of grain husk and distant hop florals . this one is not for the uninitiated . the bittering pinches the mouthfeel somewhat and cuts through spicy food like the prow of a baltic icebreaker . good but not exactly subtle .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip . a deep brown bits of sediment floating and huge fluffy off white head leaving a thick full lace around the glass . s malty caramel and a touch of candi sugar yeast and grain and a little smoky hops . a citrus fruity aroma as well . t malts dominate the flavor grain and yeast as well . the moutfeel ruins a lot of what s going on in the flavor . a touch of raisins m the absolute high carbonation is too much distracting from the flavor . almost painful and leaves me burping . a lot . d the flavor is great but the mouthfeel really ruins this ale . would get much higher marks if it was toned down a bit . great appearance but just seemed to go south from there . leaves you a bit bloated feeling . maybe i should just let it sit out for a while then enjoy after it goes a little flatter .,taste,0.8,1
i want to thank tripelj for bringing this back from his recent trip to mi . pours a hazy copper color with floaty bits . a good sized tan head three fingers deep that dropped evenly and leisurely . smell is wonderlul i can smell it from over a foot away . malt fruit yeast hops oak . alcohol and spices as well both light . taste is malt hops a hint of woodiness and almost a shoe shine polish note light though . some yeast and a a somewhat resiny hint in the aftertaste . smooth somewhat creamy with light effervescence medium bodied . a good beer . my only wish was that the taste had been as complex as the nose was .,taste,0.6,1
im starting off the year of bmc reviews with leinie s fireside nut brown . the bottle produces a brown liquid . decent carbonation but nothing really special . smell is very bmc like plus load of dry nuts . very nutty to the point of being off putting . the taste is awful . very dry and nutty like dried cashews and peanuts . the malt feels dry and kind of like dirt . well mud to be exact . ends slick and sweet .,taste,0.2,0
ok i loved this beer at first but the more i drank. the more i felt it was way too sugary . i had this at the brewery and liked it very much . i can see having one of these but not more than that . if you ever get a chance to try this i would say it is worth it .,taste,0.6,1
four time world beer cup gold award winner . best american style light lager . a pours a clear light gold with a bubbly white head . s in one word . offensive . strong corn veggies and grains too . t you guys add hops three times . fooled me . there s a major grain impression that dominates the flavor profile . no wait make that hay . bale after bale of hay is what this tastes like . m extremely thin light as water . excessive carbonation . d being the son of water surely helps this beer go down one after another but the taste is sure to turn you away . final thoughts blah,taste,0.3,0
bottled some time in late june . i love founders new yellow bottled on pours a very dark amber with brown and red tones . fluffy cream colored head that has nice retention and great lacing . tons of carbonation visible in the glass . when i swirl it little curtains of bubbles stick to the sides of the glass below the surface then come streaming back up . smell is dominated by fruity hops pineapple grapefruit and some banana . strong aromatics and while the malt is there i do n t pick it up very well due to the power of the hops . also a mixture of hop bitterness and alcohol sharpness coming through a bit later . taste is imo overpoweringly bitter and unpleasantly so . i do n t get any of the fruity notes or what i d call more enjoyable hop flavors due to the incredible bitterness . really this is probably the most bitter beer i ve ever tasted and i say probably only because i might be forgetting something . it comes on in two humps a little one followed by some caramel malt sweetness then a massive wallop of biting bitterness that overwhelms my senses . then the alcohol burn comes in to accompany the hops . finish is long persistent bitter and burning . yowzer . i just do n t get much beyond that bitter . mouthfeel is good nice carbonation medium bodied slightly sticky . as mentioned above a very persistent finish . i can respect everything about this beer as it s clearly brewed for the massive hopheads . what i ca n t do is enjoy it . and i have loved many a dipa so it s not just the style . the massive level of alpha acids makes the beer taste like little more than a bitter bomb to me . and i like more complexity and flavor . an unquestioned drainpour .,taste,0.3,0
yeah this one is good . with many apricot beers on the market this one has style and grace . its not a trend jumper but a trend setter in the style . the beer pours out a copper gold color and creates a nice white head . the look is very belgian but maybe thats because i pour mine into a la chauffe glass . the smell is earthy and lemon with a hint of mellow fruit . on my first sip i sense more lemon and grapefruit from the hops and a nice malt backbone but it takes a few sips to bring out the faint apricot flavor which is much more over powering in beers simular to this style magichat . this beer is good and deserves to be drunk by any ba who loves this style and who is interested in dogfishhead beers . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
so will the hype win or lose this contest . i have no idea but i am sure interested in seeing whats what with this beer . it pours a much cleaner off yellow color than i figured it would . in fact it seems more carbonated than sprite . the head is white like snow on a mountain and sticks to the side of the glass in wonderful ways . the aroma is all floral hops with huge grapefruit esters and an almost sweet tart smell . alone this does nothing to set it apart from other iipas . i hope it has more gumption when it mingles with the flavor . well the flavor comes in a saves this beer . this has such a hop filled resiny quality with a huge wallop of spicy pine flavors . there seems to be a bit or a coriander flavor as well like the hoggarden or celis grand cru . this is so balanced with the hop and malt levels in the same way that hop devil is but it tastes nothing like hop devil totally different hops . i actually like this far more than the hop devil as well . it goes down a little drier and with more of a kick . but as an iipa i think this lacks something . it completely rocks as a regular ipa though and for what it is worth i would say that loses its imperial distinction . if only the aroma was a bit more kicking but i might be hoping for a randallized version of everything now this really would be up at the top for my ipa preferences .,taste,1.0,1
this poured a dark reddish brown very thick with a sweet and yeasty scent . it had a heavy texture with a good blend of yeast and hops to create a balanced aftertaste . there was n t much malt in the flavor however and the bitterness quickly built with every sip . after a while it developed more of a sour flavor and was n t very easy to drink .,taste,0.9,1
honey honey and more honey . i could n t get over the floral honey stench that poured out of this glass . it was the flower the honey and the bee all in one so to speak . the bee is the sting in the spice which came with the nose and lingered on the tongue . anyway this beer poured a beautiful color out of the corked and caged lost abbey bottle which is adorned with some of the most ridiculous copy i ve ever seen on a beer bottle but i loved it . this was a surprisingly complex and easy to drink bire de garde at abv and it really had everything you could ask for in an american version of a belgian beer a theme which dominated the tasting this bottle was a part of . brews like this really get me going when they which pour beautifully feel great in the mouth and have something expressive and interesting to say about a specific well treaded style . lost abbey is a hell of a brewery .,taste,0.9,1
comes in a pint glass unremarkable look maybe a shade fuller than your average american pilsner half finger head settles into a quarter thickness but laces remarkably well throughout the beer . the smell is dominated by good hops the secondary smell is faint raw almonds good but not outstanding . the taste is one of the finest pale ales i have ever sampled . bitter strong hops . almost as if there was a second row of hops behind it there is another taste of hops less pronounced behind the intital wave . floral full and round despite the bitterness a hint of mild spice . outstanding . the mouth is full but not heavy round but not bloated . it drinks well and quickly maybe just a shade too quickly for a session beer . overall an outstanding pale ale .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into an imperial . pours a medium to light orange with a quickly dying head that sticks little . aroma smacks of fresh hops and thats about it . slight amount of doughy malt aroma but it is definately smacked down by the hops . flavor is hops and thats about it . hops are very citrus and sweet . orange and pineapple with a nice snap of juiciness . these hops are good . not much balance for malt but the hops are soo damn good . i have n t tasted hops this good and fruity since the slam fresh and thats saying a lot . mouthfeel is medium and a bit thinner than i thought . carbonation is good and biting . my label does not say sonoma farmhouse on it i do n t know if that makes it a different release . this one says i.b.u. .u . and in little text underneath say lah goo knee tis .,taste,1.0,1
served in oz pilsner glass . poured a bright clear yellow with over an inch of clean white head that quickly dissipated and left just more than slight lacing . the smokey aroma of this beer is obviously the first thing to hit the nose . but underneath that smoke is a pleasant grassiness that shows a solid foundation . the flavors are similar once you get past the smoke there is a solid beer here . the body is light and crisp it flows nicely across the tongue . the only reason drinkability suffers is that the smoke gets tiresome . i could have a day but probably not . overall a very good beer try it when you get the chance .,taste,0.8,1
poured from oz . bottle into a dogfish head snifter glass . the color is a complete black with no highlights and no head or no lacing . the smell is a bit grape in flavor with a nice molasses flavor . some hints of coffee flavor comes out to take this beer on to the next stage . the taste is really strong with a nice brandy warming flavor . it has great deep oak flavor that comes up on you in a quick minute . there are hints of coffee grounds cola syrup dark malts motor oil brandy and a full bodied cigar . the feel of beer is heavy bodied and it s best to be prepared for it . it will sneak up on you if you take it too lightly . it slowly goes into a gradual lowering of flavor . it hits then drops slowly with a smooth texture and a nice kick . it is the beer you will talk about for time to come .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is a cloudy brown with a highly carbonated white head . a yeasty and slightly earthy aroma is slightly subdued . tastes are very well balanced with wheat and malt presence taking turns with a nice hop bitterness that lingers lightly . a very high carbonation feel leads to a medium dry finish . i may have had a bad bottle because this thing exploded in as soon as i opened it and did n t stop frothing for minutes . i did n t jostle it it did n t move but from the fridge to being opened . i served it chilled as was recommended to me . that being forgiven the appearance was so cloudy it almost looked muddy . the taste is very approachable and even but the high carbonation destroyed any enjoyable flavors . unfortunate at a bottle .,taste,0.7,1
i wanted to like this beer . but . way too syrupy and sweet . followed by a sour cherry aftertaste . my bottle is a so it should have mellowed out into something wonderful . too bad . poured dark dark brown almost stout like and with a brown head that foamed and kept on foaming . people talk about fingers of head this was a hand of head . the smell was intriguing . yeasty sweet fruity cherry and alcohol . the taste was overpowering . perhaps it would be better to classify this beer as a lambic which it reminds me of totally . sad to say but i could not even finish my glass of it .,taste,0.4,0
ml from bruisin . i have really high expectations from this one and man i am not let down . the appearance is typical imperial stout black viscous dark tan head . the aroma is also typical of the style but done oh so well and oh so american . it s super roasty with espresso notes all over the place and very assertive hops nothing like happy ending but hoppy nonetheless . also in the bouquet are fruitier notes buried under hints of leather meat molasses pine and espresso . the flavor is simply beautiful . even bittersweet cacao flavors provide a vessel for sharp roasty espresso meat pine leather and barely noticeable fruity tones deep in the finish . this is a world class take on the style . no real surprises but honestly i expect nothing else than straight forward superb american styled beers from sierra nevada .,taste,1.0,1
i m not one for wheat beers but have started drinking them to see if could appreciate the style more . i have n t been disappointed thus far with the choices . i chose a german beer right off the bat because to try a micro s would be unfair partially because after all the wheat beer that we ve become familiar with was after all originally from german and belgium as well these are the beers that all wheat style beers will have to compare to.right . well maybe i am wrong but here goes the review anyway . bottle poured into a pilsner style glass color was a nice hazy gold with a big fluffy head . the smell was unmistakable cloves banana some light spice smells and just a slight metallic overtone not much but it s there . the taste was a very quaffable type of wheat not too heavy very mild and very refreshing just a touch tart on the back of tongue which i really enjoy especially on a really hot day . i could drink this type of beer almost all day . this pairs well with summer fare brats sauerbraten potato salad and chicken this is all coming from a die hard vegetarian . i m remembering all these foods from back when i was a meat eater . .ahhh memories . cheers . enjoy .,taste,0.7,1
served in a bottle with freshness date indicated . appearance typical white ale appearance small almost nonexistent head no lacing noticed . not much to say otherwise there is really nothing extraordinary . smell ok i work in a produce department and i was struck by a smell that i am all too familiar with . when we get shipments of apples we occasionally get a box that has one or two apples that are way far gone and they leave a very striking odor . what i m trying to say in this is that it smelled of rotten apples that had been left and forgotten . taste tasted like really half assed woodchuck cider . mouthfeel it is carbonated well which makes it easy to put down despite the horrid taste . drink hell if you have a taste for this sort of thing you could drink these suckers all night .,taste,0.3,0
a this is a dark cloudy brown with lots of thick cream coloured head . the head is not the thick froth of a stout but lots of bubbles maintained by the heavy apparent carbonation . in light it shines through a beautiful golden colour . great looking beer . s the smell was largely of yeast and strong alcohol . it has a slight citrus smell in particular grapefruit . as it warms the alcohol smell comes to dominate . t immediately the strong typically unibroue tasting yeast explodes on your palate with its accompanying strong bitter hops . grapefruit and other citrus begins to emerge with the rather strong malt flavours . this beer lingers very nicely in the mouth but can tickle the throat with its strong alcohol percentage . great tasting beer despite lacking the typical belgium sourness that strong belgian style ipa s tend have . m the strong alcohol can be a bit harsh on the throat and burn oh so slightly . it is very carbonated and slightly rough . it has a lot of body from the strong malts despite its high alcohol content . d i think this beer is too strong and carbonated to be very drinkable but i had no problem putting back a ml bottle of it rather quickly . this is a great beer representative of its style but it is rather hard to have lots of . it is a great beer you can sip and enjoy tasting but not something you can or would want to get smashed on . probably one of my favourite beers by unibroue and that s saying quite a lot .,taste,0.9,1
a big thanks to dajtai for hooking me up with a bottle . a pours a dark reddish brown color . nearly opaque . at first a two finger beige head forms but quickly recedes to a ring that sticks throughout . light lace is left behind . s tart and acidic fruits . kind of a nondescript fruity aroma . tartness is nice but not enough . i wish more wood and vinous character would come out . t follows the nose with a very simple tart fruity flavor . some sweetness and a strange kind of tobacco leaf flavor lingers . again i wish there was more of a barrel presents here . m d a medium body that is well carbonated crisp and clean . easy to drink . i will finish this without a problem . i do like this another well done beer from freetail . though i would really like some more wood and barrel character to come out . still very much worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
tasted blind as part of blind bif bottle of wrapped with a map of washington state . hint . . . oz . bottle poured into my new bruery tulip . a whiff from the bottle leads me to think barleywine . a vigorous pour leaves only a quarter inch head . dark rose in the light but otherwise appears dark brown with a cream colored head . carbonation is sticking all over this glass . nose is definite pine grass and lemon . there is a huge malty backbone as well consisting of caramel biscuit and a fruit brandy . this definitely needs to warm up . first sip confirms this as a west coast barley wine . not as much sweetness as i like and then a huge bitter hop finish . not much roastiness at all . this is clean sweetness and a lingering bitterness . kind of a funky hop flavor and i m thinking something like columbus hog heaven doggie claws or summit even . a bit strange but definitely interesting . again this beer packs the heat . even cold it s burning the hell out of my throat . this is going to be a long sipper . carbonation is actually perfect . enough to bring out some flavor but drinks very smoothly . medium bodied and actually a little watery for the flavor it packs . that s really my only complaint about the mouthfeel . overall i can tell that it s well made and a solid barleywine but there really is just some hop that i do n t like . even with that plus the heat it s still surprisingly drinkable . i m thinking i ve had this before but mtunnell has managed to keep me on my toes through this entire bif so i have no idea . if i had to pick one i d go with doggie claws . reveal new glarus iced barleywine want . jeez matt you re killing it with this bif . definitely explains the heat . i do n t pick up as much fruitiness as i would ve expected from the iced barleywine and i m still not sure what that weird bitter hop is . overall a really cool beer and so happy i got to try it . . . . . .,taste,0.7,1
cl into a tulip . pours a gorgeous clear reddish copper stunning color . minor cream colored head receded slowly minor lacing . aroma is mildly sweet and spicy quiet subdued . taste is wholly unexpected unknowing i may have guessed an american amber ale with a slightly different yeast profile . minor teabag in the aftertaste . lacks complexity . thin mouthfeel . cheers jd,taste,0.4,0
a pours a hazy dark amber with a three finger plus billowing off white head . s citrus rind dank green herbs pine funk . t leads with hops hops hops bitter pine and herbal with almost a brett like funk in the background . during the midpalate the semi sweet malts wage a losing against the robust hops . finishes the same as it started with big hop notes although this time there s a hint of citrus rind as well . m hop oils cling inside the mouth long after the beer is gone . very full mouthfeel aided by the abundant soft carbonation . d this is a fantastic showcase of the tomahawk hop . i enjoyed the beers brash nature quite a bit with that said i definitely am done with this beer after one bottle due to the hop strength . my only other beef is cost at it s way too pricey to be anything but a beer i drink once .,taste,0.9,1
i was pretty stoked to try this beer but unfortunately stone has swung on and missed big . the beer goes in a three step process aggressive hop bitter surprise surprise . . . hmmm that tastes interesting and not too bad . . . ugh gross is that a sweaty sock . so for those of you at home it will taste ok then not bad then ugh gross . die hard stone fans and people who do n t get to drink great ipas whenever they want will say its good . but it isnt . way better stuff down here in so cal to be wasting a penny on this beer .,taste,0.4,0
a bottle purchased from breeze thru liquor in milwaukee . the best scotch ale i ve had in recent memory although i am not a frequent consumer of scotch ales i drank a belle haven and a mcewan s recently and had some others at a recent festival . while i liked it i did n t find dirty bastard very sessionable which may have involved the abv . appearance was a reddish black with a non persistant tan head . odor was of bourbon caramel which i liked . flavor was also that of bourbon and caramel . i did n t feel that the bourbon flavor was overpowering and thought the aroma and flavor of the beer was quite pleasant .,taste,0.8,1
a same color as the bottle . big reddish head . s hops and some other big bold smell the question begs to ask am i worthy . taste lots of hops . and apricot . at first the hops just smack you in the face and you start to question whether or not you are worthy . but the die down and you get the nice warm sensation of apricots or at least i think that is what i taste . wow this has a lot of flavor . lots of good flavor . this is a really good beer . i am worthy . m not very carbonated i love it d no this beer is not very drinkable . i could only have one but maybe some people could have more but not me .,taste,0.9,1
if just one bastard is n t enough here s double bastard . what s wrong here . i expected this to punch me in the mouth with a bunch of strong flavors and alcohol . after a long tough week i was ready for a beer to completely knock me out so to speak . so i crack this one open and what happens . this double bastard sob caressed my palate sang a lullaby my taste buds danced the waltz with my tongue or whatever silly metaphor you want to use . this stuff was lovely . not that it did n t have strong flavors . it kicks in with plenty of caramel malt with a woody earthy flavor that has some maple and bourbon . hard to really identify the flavor notes but it was all good . it finishes with a balanced resin like hops . as it warms the flavor balance changes but the great news is that the flavor simply changes the brew does n t start tasting odd or going out of whack . that simply added to the enjoyment . at . you can taste the alcohol . frankly if you could n t taste some alcohol in a brew called double bastard something would definitely be wrong . looked great in my tulip pouring a deep copper brown color and a sturdy foamy tan head and lots of sheeting action on the glass . little weak in the aroma department i just was n t picking up much besides a little woody earthiness . i ve said it before and i ll say it again these brews works when the strong flavors are blended and balanced skillfully and with care . a next time i ve had a hard week and just need to get popped in the mouth i m going down to my local liquor store and pick up a ouncer of the cheapest malt liquor i can find .,taste,1.0,1
i was very excited when i happened upon this beer at whole foods recently and i immediately bought a six pack . i had never had any beer from this brewery which made it even more interesting . i was very disappointed . the beer had a dirty brown color with what appears to be floating sediment or spices . it smell really good with a strong hint of spices particularly cinnamon and cloves . the taste is severly lacking . i found that the spices are overpowering and really take the flavor and texture of the beer away . the carbonation was strong and the mouth feel not very exceptional . overall i found that i did n t enjoy the beer very much and did n t really want to have another . grade d c,taste,0.4,0
you guys are a bunch of girls . a beer drinker will review what he senses not i got ta tow the line cause other people hate it re hash . give me a break . review the beer for what it is not what you read . beer snobs abound . do n t fall victim . i love hoppy beers . my favorite beer is bells two hearted ale a nice american ipa which is highly rated btw . i also like a nice flavored beer every now and then and wild blue fits the pint . my review wild blue . do i expect a blue beer . why yes i do . do i expect it to taste like blueberries . why not it s on the label . appearance a poured into a chilled pint nice purple color just like blueberries . slight creamy purplish foam head . cool . smell surprise . . blueberry . hops . . uh no . malt . . i do n t think so . did you say blueberry . why yes it smells an awful bit like blueberry . and yes it has a nice sweet blueberry smell . taste surprise again . . blueberry oh yes blueberry . wow . i like it . then again . i love the taste of blueberries . this beer is just too easy to drink and at it s easy to feel . oh yes . mouthfeel about average . not too thick and not too thin . as papa bear might put it just right for a fruit beer . drinkability omg swill away . this lager is way to good to contain alcohol . it s almost like juice or soda . if you close your eyes and drink it bottles will be gone in an instant . did you drink enough wild blue to give it a review . well then review it my score . .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a golden orange color with a very generous white frothy head . i do n t think i ve ever seen such ridiculous lacing from an ipa before . the amount of lacing rivaled some of the most good looking belgians i ve had . s the nose is refreshing and juicy . crisp sweet grapefruit and notes of pine come through . the likneness to a sweet fresh ripe grapefruit is astounding . enough malt comes through to balance without dominating . t an excellent example of a san diego style ipa . very light on bittering hops but tons of floral fruity and piney aroma hops . the flavors that come through with minimal bitterness are grapefruit pine and notes of lemon . the malt is there providing a caramel like sweetness but mainly for support rather than flavor . m very rich for an ipa . extremely fine carbonation as to be expected from the incredibly fluffy head . very full bodied with a very nice lingering finish . d with almost no bitterness and well hidden alcohol this . ipa is about as drinkable as it gets .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip . found it at a local grocery store and it makes me proud to have a grocery store with gems like this . it looks amazing . amazing . amber colored with a puffy cloudy white head that sits and inch or more on top of the beer . the smell is subdued . there is a hint of ripe fruit and aromatic hops and a bit of yeast . but the smell does n t provide the shining moment for this beer . the taste is incredible . a bit hoppy more hoppy than any other belgian pale ale i ve had . which i really like aromatic and fruity hops lie on top of sweet maltiness and the classic yeast of belgians . i really enjoyed drinkin this but after ml i doubt that i would drink another . it took me nearly mins to drink just one . but i really do like this . i ca n t imagine what it took or what might have transpired in these two minds creating one beer .,taste,1.0,1
i m always happy to see a surly can in the beer fridge . i can always count on a solid brew that breaks from traditional flavors . poured from a can to a pint glass . a pours with a slightly lower head finger that is thick and creamy but dissipates quickly . i only got a small amount of lacing out of this one . the color is light golden with almost a hint of amber . s bread . lots and lots of bread i also got some peppery notes after allowing it to warm for a minute i think i started to cold . t the can mentions pepper and honey they are not kidding . the first sip slapped me in the face with lots of honey giving way to white pepper . the finish is really where this beer gets interesting starting with more of the biscut bread flavors from the aroma . following that i noticed a wash of flavors starting with hints of caramel and giving way to the sweeter fruits maybe some peach even a hint of banana and white grape flavors . finally finishing out with some very earthy hop flavors . m this beer feels very slick and full on the palate . i really enjoyed how full it was despite its lighter appearance . d this is certainly a great and interesting beer . after i am definately ready to be done though . i made the mistake of bringing it camping on a hot weekend it really is not a session beer and i had to take a break from it for awhile . i recently tried it again with slow cooked chicken in a apple cider vinegar based bbq sauce . it balanced nicely with the lighter flavors in the sauce and the thick mouthfeel went great with the thinner acidic sauce . if you have access give it a try .,taste,1.0,1
dark orange or copper in color . actually almost a red color . the color is pretty spectacular given the style of beer . there is little to no head on the beer however so i go down from . the attack is clean and refreshing but the flavor seems to have a heavy maltiness about it . the malt body carries and hides the fruit until you approach the finish and then the raspberry starts to slowly grow and then explodes in the finish and aftertaste . it may not be for everyone but i sure did find it enjoyable and i go on no fruit in beer kicks once in a while .,taste,0.9,1
the colorful depiction of the apparently battle insane admiral lord nelson takes me there . i continue to love all fff bottles hokie or not . after a rolling pour the ivory head tightens at an inch in height . the sharp contrast between foamy cap and burnt umber beer captured below is striking . the beer seems to be pushing upwards . dynamic . a handful of minutes pass before the head settles . s vanilla cake batter and sugared lemon wrapped around a floral arrangement . nice hop heat lingers in the nostrils . a real soft yeasty start on the lips i love that feeling carbonation gases exposing the creamy body right off the bat . just beyond it s a cool sweep of breadishly sweet malts keeping things moving on an even keel . the taste sharpens becoming distinctly cu metallic . a soft floral note takes hold right as the beer peaks . the sharp copper and the softly bitter hop dance wonderfully towards my throat . a charge of citric sweet lemon spreads quickly becoming earthy and bitter . buttery and then more pointedly bitter in the finish . puckering now with some high notes sticking around the top of my mouth . a fun beer to swirl around . those full buttery notes take their toll nearing the end of the bomber . my lips are sticky along with my throat . no denying though that this beer is fun as it looks .,taste,0.9,1
another beer i like during the hops for hope charity event sampler a pours a golden amber with a nice head lace . s mostly hops and slight malt . really hard to pick up from sampler . t very sweet yet bitter hoppy flavor . stood out mostly for it s balanced wood flavor without being too boozy from most dogfish head offerings that night . m very heavy yet smooth to drink . liked it . d well i could n t find a oz bottle there but a bigger bottle was available for dollars and to me seemed too high to pay for a diap . bought a st iniquity for bucks instead .,taste,1.0,1
golden and cloudy . bleached white bubbly head but it did n t hold . my first thought was to hoegaarden or blue moon . again for my second new beer of the night i am dissapointed . it smells spiced it looks good . it has no taste . even after watering myself to clean my mouth and waiting a while . it has no real taste . i could drink it forever as it has no taste and no noticeable bite . darn my luck .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass producing a white head that left some lacing on the glass . the color is a golden orange and absolutely clear . the main smell i get is earthy hops and this carries through to the taste which is earthy hops also . the earthy flavor reminds me of oolong tea actually . i detect mild malts also but everything is balanced and with a not too dry finish the beer is very refreshing . definitely worth drinking and i think it will be a new staple in our fridge .,taste,0.9,1
has that urine like character of most mass produced lagers . if it s ice cold i ll suck a few down if i m at a ball game or hanging out with buddies basically if i m not paying attention to what i m guzzling . i mean rolling rock is better . it s a little better on tap but not much .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
had a pint at this recently opened up scale brewpub . a slightly hazy gold with low head . s fruity esters and peachie apricot hop aroma . lots of fruit rich says he dry hopped it with locally grown chinook and he notices lots of apricot from them . t follows aroma fruity stone fruits apricot peach floral . bitterness is subdued . full mlat flavor with esters and med high hop flavor . m medium body with low co d a biggish fruity ale thats got some fun hop flavors . not typical of a west coast ipa as the bitterness is pretty mellow but a fun beer .,taste,0.6,1
this beer pours a nice amber color and the cascading pour is really nice to watch . it adds to the anticipation of the beer . it leaves a nice thick head which lasts until the end which is usually quick . the taste is a nice mixture of bitterness and flavour . when living in england my place was near an o niels pub which soon became my local watering hole . it was there that i was introduced to caffrey s ale which soon became my beer of choice . i am kind if biased but this is one of my favorite beers . it was this beer that introduced me to the wonderful world and awseome variety s of beer that is available to us . i owe my eye opening to this beer .,taste,1.0,1
this black cherry lambic pours a slightly hazy pinkish red color into my glass with a thin white head . the aroma is sweet obvious cherries and very inviting . the flavor is a great balance between sweetness from the malt and tartness from the cherries fermentation . the lively carbonation maintains a nice aroma and flavor throughout the experience . overall this was a well brewed lambic could n t drink it all night but very good .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at billy s inn in denver co . served in a chilled mug . thankfully my waiter asked if i wanted a lime rather than simply bringing it with one . s starts out well enough . pale gold with nice clarity . a small and foamy white cap rests on top . it has decent retention and leaves a fair amount of lace . s fruity sums it up . lemons apples and even a hint of bubblegum . interesting if nothing else . t run of the mill flavor wise . starts out with a plywood like flavor that did n t impress me . a floral bitterness follows with more of the apple and lemon from the nose . the beer dries out in the finish as the plywood flavor returns for a second act . m the light body feels fluffy and soft . d well it s very light and has a low abv so that must be worth something . a friend and i both ordered this on a whim and reached similar conclusions . we thought that the beer was too light and lacking in flavor . and in my mind the flavor that was there was severely lacking . landshark is n t a terrible beer per se . just not a good one .,taste,0.4,0
i think anyone who goes for one of these pobably has an idea of what they are getting into. i was pleasantly surprised however that a lot of what i was expecting turned out to be incorrect . for such a high abv beer i was expecting a much much thicker sludgey malt bomb . indeed there is a ton of malt in the smell and flavor but it is somehow balanced quite impressively that is while working on this scale with hop . it does n t look the way i thought it might look its a very cark cloudy copper orange . it smells very strongly of both hop and malt moreso than even the min ipa s malt aroma . the taste has a lot of hoppy tree forest like essence right behind an upfront flavor of dark cherries and raisen sweetness . the mouth is n t nearly as heavy as i was expecting aside from the somewhat extreme taste its abv is n t so noticeable in the mouthfeel . it is a little syrupy however.drinkability is a hard one to determine . on one hand it s pretty extreme in aroma flavor etc . and of course its over alcohol and i believe something like calories according to the dfh website . however it definetely gains points for not being really that difficult to get thru or swallow . its really good . as long as you in the mood for some heavy taste and aroma as well as to be pretty drunk its a good one .,taste,0.9,1
this is a dark red black beer with a mild coffee ground and grape aroma . it s light bodied and fizzy with coffee cherry and cola with a nice hint of hops at the end . it goes down very easy which might be the best thing for a dark lager . it does n t have anything to bring me back though .,taste,0.6,1
purchased oz from martignetti s apperance decent looking golden yellow with a bit more depth and character than your usualy pale lager . head is minimal and lacing is n t great . bit of cloudiness and deeper coloring gives puts it above average . smell sweet grain malt is dominant with a good bit of hops coming in also . definite pale alcohol scent present . smells like it s well balanced . taste an ok pale lager . slightly above average tasting and nothing spectacular . flavors are pretty mild and unimpressive but not offensive . i d expect much better from rogue . definitely a step above most cheap lagers but not so much that i can ever justify paying rogue prices . overall a pretty disappointing beer considering who it came from . it s certainly not offensive though and it quite easy to consume with good drinkability . the flavors are just pedestrian and uninspiring . mildly recommended if you re into these light lagers .,taste,0.6,1
best enjoyed by date clearly marked . appearance off white head that disappeared almost immediately . some lacing at the start that mostly stuck together but by mid glass was gone . very nice auburn red coloring almost like a raspberry iced tea . smell hints of malty sweetness . a sugary caramel nose but nothing overpowering . taste caramel flavoring at the forefront that is quite strong . big malty punch in the first few sips . very slight almond hints in the finish . mouthfeel very sweet which on my palate is a bit much . nice finishing bitterness at the end of the sip . drinkability decent version of the style with the caramel flavoring setting it aside from other brown ales . too sweet to have more than a pint or two though .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is pretty much exactly what you would expect deep dark brown black body with a fluffy brown head and some spotty lacing . the nose is very roasty roasted malts coffee and chocolate . wonderful aroma . unfortunately i felt like the taste fell flat a bit . the predominant note is roast there s a nice sweet maltiness in the background with notes of dark chocolate and coffee . i felt like the aftertaste was just overly harsh . the roasted character was simply much too dominant imo . and the bitterness was compounded by a decent helping of hops . just tongue smackingly roasted bitterness . alcohol not noticeable at all . the mouthfeel is superb thick and creamy . perfect feel . all in all this is an interesting and well crafted brew but the roasted quality was just too much for me . it s unfortunate since this beer is excellent in almost every other facet .,taste,0.7,1
pours rather dark for a barleywine a cloudy mahogany with a thin head ring . aroma is malty and syrupy but with noticeable hops . taste is only faintly malty more roasted flavors like a stout . lots of hops bitterness quite dry . no alcohol flavors but that is n t surprising it is just barely within the style guidelines . mouthfeel is rather watery especially for what is intended as a barleywine . not knowing i might call this a fairly robust porter . i m not sure this one works for me .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a white hen coffee color with a little foamy film in the middle of my mug . and a half ring around the beer . smell very lovely aromas from this light brew . smokey chocolates and grainy malts with a little stout acidity mixed well with some cream . taste pretty spot on with the smell profile with a few exceptions . good mix of smoked and roasted malts mixed iwth creams and milk chocolate . but their was a dry finish that sorta left a small taint on my impression of this beer . mouthfeel malty all around with no nuance of hops . a little dry but all in all a very pleasant to drink . it s almost a blessing i have n t seen this brew on tap anywhere near me or i would become an undisputed alcoholic since the drinkability of this beer is soooo goooddd .,taste,0.7,1
have a few of these along with a bunch of the barrel aged versions . those in the know tell me the barrel aged versions are much superior but i ll reserve judgment until all have been consumed in my gullet . i was n t that excited about the papier release until i tried melange which was phenomenal . pours a slightly ruddy deep brown . basically a thin crust of off white maybe tan nish foam . smells like a f load of brown sugar vanilla and a hint of bourbon . some dark fruits apparent in the nose . also in the nose alcohol . big boozy heat . the taste is similarly boozy . it assaults you with a club . thankfully the flavors are equally strong . more vanilla more brown sugar a hint of leather and molasses and some dark fruit . very strong flavor high quality . just a bit hot . even for me . mouthfeel is good but a tad thin for a beer of this abv and flavor strength . a good brew but i m looking forward to trying the barrel aged versions . this one price wise is a bit too expensive for what it is .,taste,0.9,1
a firm tan head that stays . primarily black in color with just a small amount of deep red highlights . s mainly bourbon in the aroma and a strong oak character . the whiskey works well with the roasty burnt smell in the beer . great vanilla aroma too . t thankfully the bourbon and malt flavor contributions are more balanced than in the aroma . big on the chocolate and french roast coffee flavors . maybe a bit of astringency from the dark grain . one of the better bourbon characteristics i ve had in a beer . m d very smooth buttery mouthfeel that makes this beer a pleasure to drink . overall a great example of bourbon barrel aging .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bomber in a delirium tremens glass the beer poured a ruby red that was very clear good filtration . there was a slightly off white head . the hoppy aroma was laced with roasted malts . the tastes were vanilla over caramel in a woody earthy tone roasted malts cherries and chocolate . the malts are up front and the hop follows . the tastes in this beer are very profound hence the name . every taste is in your face the entire time without giving way or being muted by the other tastes . the finish is extremely bitter hoppy finish very long . it is amazing how only a year ago a could n t handle even a taste of this beer with its in your face additude . now i ca n t get enough .,taste,1.0,1
i opened up my bottle of hanssenn s oude gueuze a few months ago to share with friends and never really got around to reviewing it . what i have been doing in the mean time is hunting down a local store where i can get another ml bottle . as far as gueuzes go this is my favorite . the flavors are just so complex and mouth puckering and the smell is really like no other type of beer . as far as price goes it more expensive than something like a lindemans cuvee renee but the quality is just so much much better and i d much rather spend the extra for this . so far this is my favorite gueuze but i m constantly on the hunt for more .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle in a stein appearance poured very syrupy and black as night with a rich and thick dark brown head nose flowery chocolate coffee taste hops infused with dark chocolate spicy and rich finish mouthfeel thick and rich this is amazing and i ca n t wait to try the oak aged yeti .,taste,1.0,1
appearance this beer is a little more cloudy than most pilsners . hints towards the appearance of a witbeir but still has the yellow pils color . small finger head with nice texture . smell mine was skunky and some straw hints . probably slightly skunked from trassport and the green bottle . taste very nice balance of the noble hops and straw grassy flavorings . nice german offering and much lighter on the hop crispness than some other pilsners i ve had of late . mouthfeel good . overall this a well made german pilsner with nice flavorings and very well balanced . not as hoppy and crisp as others but very good and easy to drink none the less .,taste,0.9,1
a warm dark brown body with a somewhat lighter than expected head that quickly recedes but leaves decent lacing . s sort of like a mix between brett and cured pork . t mostly the brett less smokiness . a touch of chocolate in the middle . a little bit of maybe baking soda at the end or perhaps irish soda bread . m pretty good . some creaminess enough carbonation to keep it from getting heavy . o not so great .,taste,0.4,0
neutral gold color with the slightest of haze . long lasting head that leaves good spotty lace . malty with a notable level of alcohol warmth in the smell . strong alcohol flavor lots of oily liquor very warm to the throat . lots of lighter malt flavor with nearly no hop bitterness . this is a dry bock . excellent body truly perfect for the style .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a nice clear golden color with a good head not much lacing s citrus and floral hops a touch of malts t this one has a really strong malt backbone to it that i was n t expecting . the hops were a lot more muted than i was expecting . you could still taste them mainly citrus but i was expecting more from it m medium bodied good carbonation d real easy to drink but i was disappointed in it after seeing how highly rated it was . to me it did n t have that something special to make it stand out as being the best of the imperial ipas out there .,taste,0.7,1
this beer is somewhat strange . not bad by any means i m just not sure how good it is . looks nice and dark with a medium bubbly head . does n t hold long but leaves a little stringy lace . smell is unremarkable . some sweetness and a little tinny hops . flavor . good question . it s not at all bad but it seems like it s only half there . like you need to strain a little to bring the flavor through your tastebuds . what there is of it is sweet and malty with some dark cane sugar or molasses . just a hint of hops to round it out . mouthfeel is thin and light with just a little carbonation to let you know it s beer . again it s really not bad just not very complex or interesting . all that being said this is still the best central south american beer i ve tried . i think i could put down quite a few over the course of an evening .,taste,0.8,1
much thanks to nick of threewisemen for this one . appearance pours a light amber with big head and good retention and lacing . good visible carbonation through a completely clear body . smell very delicious odor on this one . sweet citrusy smell and a hint of malts . taste i m not really getting much complexity out of this one . definitely has some good pale malts and is backed up by some piney hops . i would have liked to see some more to it though . mouthfeel does n t tickle me mouth too bad nice carbonation . nice medium body not watery at all . drinkability this is a very drinkable ipa but i think that s probably because it seems like a normal pale ale . either way the alcohol is masked nicely and i could definitely drink a few .,taste,0.7,1
please keep in mind when reading my review that this is the first porter i ve ever had so i am forced to compare it to stouts . oz bottle as shown in the ba picture . pours a deep rich black red color with a nice finger high off white head that stands giving me good lacing rings as i drink . the nose is quite good stronger than most stouts i ve had and more complex . scents of burnt toffee fresh cut black walnut lumber and dark chocolate meet me . also a slightly sour smell . smells good overall . taste is is very nice good robust malt slightly sour in the aftertaste although some of that may be because it was a bit cold at first . flavors get better and more complex as the beer warms including some woody nuttiness and coffee type flavors . mouthfeel is okay but nothing special . smooth and has body but not as much as i expected . overall very nice . i would recommend this to any stout drinker . give it a try you ll enjoy it .,taste,0.8,1
a little bit smoke on top of a faint but quintessential belgian candied sweetness . but dry all and all . this beer is not nutty or rich like many brown ales and the sweetness does n t trail into an after taste . not very complex and goes down smooth because of thin it is . my drinking companion gets a sour flavor in addition to the smoke,taste,0.4,0
presentation ml . oz slender brown bottle with info about the brewery on the back label no freshness date . appearance cloudy orange with a thick meringue like cream coloured head this is due to the vigorous pouring and swirling of the yeast into the glass . smell pungent aromatic spicy clove with noticeable fruity alcoholic esters . sweetness from a bready wheat malt character and a faint lemon aroma . taste sturdy medium body smooth creamy mouth feel though an ample carbonation holds everything together . straight forward tickly spicy flavour of cloves with suggestions of nutmeg and faded pepper corns . hops are nearly non existent and are no match for the spicy character of this brew . malt is quite sufficient and has a sour dough like quality to it vague and mellow nuttiness from the yeast rounds out the beer with a complex elegance . alcohol is evident and warms the mouth and body equally . the raw flavours of this intricate beer give a confusing yet blissful end . notes german wheat in the raw very robust and in you face . a beer to consume with full respect and enjoy like royalty because this is a trophy brew that flexes for all of the senses .,taste,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 .,taste,0.9,1
clear light orange amber with frothy tan head . pungent urine grass and milk . super hoppy and light earthy yet balanced on a good malt backbone . very sweet condensed milk finish . finishes nicely and interestingly for a dipa because of the creaminess . foamy thick for the style and creamy . interesting and unique flavor in this one . aroma is really not interesting and downright insulting however once past that the beer is completely worth it as a truly different beer . alcohol is in the retro olfactory not in the taste . great sweetness and creamy texture with a decent hop presence makes this a unique beer worth seeking .,taste,0.9,1
live review . poured from the ml bottle that i purchased about years ago for . but i could not tell you where i bought it there is a price tag still on it . jaargang written on the neck label . the following stamped on the left side of the label l so i suppose that it means that it is good until march th . poured into my silver rimmed westvleteren goblet . a light brown thick creamy head but too short lived as it lasted for only a minute it is now a single ring around the top of the beer . body is a nice solid brown but in front of direct light there is a nice dark mahogany glow . beer poured from the bottom of the bottle revealed more sediment floating about than that from the top of the bottle . good look but a better head lacing would have garnered a bigger rating from me . . s medium roast sweet malt almost molasses like full of dark fruits maybe some anise and a sense of alcohol as well . . t oh yes all of the promise of the smell comes through in the taste . dark fruits of raisins dates are washed in a thin molasses which is still quite thick by liquid standards mind you along with a dose of alcohol . if anyone is looking for that dark fruit belgian bigness in a beer look no further than this one . the aftertaste carries the strongest taste of dates that i can recall experiencing . very interesting . . m thick with the dark fruit molasses tastes but also syrupy sweetness like a nectar really . with a nice creamy head that stuck around it might have also featured a nice smoothness . . d only fair . this is a huge beer with a robust . abv and so i can not report that it is particularly drinkable . this is an apertif beer meant to be savored and enjoyed . i plan on doing just that after typing these words . .,taste,0.9,1
served in my dfh snifter . a nice dark black body topped with a mocha head . the head did n t last as long as i d like . s there is chocolate in the aroma but it is dominated by banana esters from the yeast . this was sampled fresh so hopefully that would go away with age and allow the chocolate to get the spotlight . t very complex flavor . starts off with a good blast of sweet chocolate . it is impressive how clear the flavor is on the first couple sips but it fades a bit after several more sips . there is still a sweet fruitiness in there though . m not heavy at all . it s pretty light for such a dark beer . very smooth bodied . pretty low carbonation . d pretty good but not nearly worth the huge price tag .,taste,0.8,1
this is my favorite stout and i have only had it out of the bottle ca n t imagine how good it would be out of a tap . i have had it in a six pack and in the ouncer to me the ouncers tasted better maybe i just bough a bad six pack batch . smooth drinking but you should sip it and enjoy the amazing taste . a hint of coffee with chocolaty aftertones . nice creamy brown head on top of a opague black brew when you poor it but i like it right out of the bottle then folks know that you are drinking a high quality beer . i am from mendocino county and lived about minutes from where this beer is brewed . i love almost all their beers check em out .,taste,1.0,1
leinenkugel s sunset wheat is perhaps one of my favorite brews of all time so i had high hopes for the second sample from this company . the apple spice factor is very unique and upon opening the bottle was greeted with a strong sharp apple cider aroma that was really noticeable . pours a yellow applejuice color with a tiny head that soon dissapates . carbonation is present . smell was wonderful . fresh granny smith apples bursting through . you either will love or hate the flavor and to me the taste was really awesome . not your typical beer . definitely something different . liked spiked apple cider . light mouthfeel goes down like water with easy drinkability . good for a hot summer day . would n t make this my single choice all night but an interesting sample . really liked it . worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
it poured a pale golden color with high levels of carbonation and a one finger head that quickly shrank back to a lite lacing . it had a mixed smell rice and fresh cut grass . it is hard for me to define . it did n t smell typical to me . i could almost taste the rice but it was not clearly defined in the flavor . the grassy sorghum flavor dominated the taste . it had a lite non watery body . it left an odd almost chalky aftertaste . it tasted good but not really my glass of beer . i feel that lakefront did a good job of representing this style of beer but i just could not drink this regularly .,taste,0.8,1
i can smell em from across the table those lovely hops . the aroma is rich almost sexual grapefruit and musk honey sweetness . the taste is more of the same but with the citrus bite really coming through on the front of the palate and the honey notes lingering on . lick your lips a couple of seconds after a sip and i swear it s just like like you ve been in the honey jar . good lord . i ca n t think of a more exceptional display of hops as the centerpiece of american craft brewing .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this from a ml brown bottle vintage into a st. bernardus chalice glass . as i eased the cork from this bottle i could tell there was no pressure inside the bottle helping to push the cork out . and alas this turned out to be one of the infamous uncarbonated examples of angel s share . a poured a slightly murky blackish brown color . with a super hard pour i was not able raise any sort of head . completely still beer . no lacing at all . s the aroma of this ale was very boozy and filled with dark sweet malty notes . there were also some nice vanilla and oak character in there as well but this was harder to find in the wash of bourbon . t similar to the nose . started off with sweet dark malts and caramel then the bourbon kicked in and brought some light vanilla with it . no hops to speak of . lots of alcohol throughout leading into a somewhat hot finish . lots of chest warming alcohol aftereffects . mf medium bodied with zero carbonation . the flatness gave this a thin and watery feel . d the no carbonation thing is a huge flaw in this beer but it had its moments . the abv makes this a sipper either way . i would love to try this again if it was properly carbonated .,taste,0.8,1
drank on tap at penguin pizza boston ma poured a pale straw yellow with no head but only a thin film of white froth . rather macro like in appearance . the aroma was astounding . blueberries blueberries and more blueberries . i could smell the beer from nearly two feet away . freshly pureed blueberries to be specific . there might have been other subtle aromas in this brew but they were most definitely overshadowed by the overwhelming fruitiness and that was perfectly fine by me . the taste however was disappointing . some husky maltiness came through up front along with a faint artificial blueberry flavor . crisp lemony and tart in the center . the beer finished quite sour and dry with some noticeable skunkiness . mouthfeel was very thin with an excessive amount of carbonation . the beer turned to instant froth once it hit my tongue . drinkability was good . this is a light and refreshing brew perfect for drinking on a hot summer day . it may not be the most flavorful beer in the world but it is rather quaffable .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a thick brown with mahogany and darkened red highlights . ample and ambered orange head . retention and lacing are moderate . s spicy grainy and earthy nose . paprika and brown sugars with subtle citric hints . spicy rye dough roundness with slight caramel and basil aromas . t this beer is nutty spiced and consists of pure peppers . tastes like liquid rye bread sprinkled with ginger and louisiana spices . i would love to solidify this and douse it on top of sausage or salmon . the finish is actually a very strong and sharp black peppercorn taste . i was blown away at how peppery and numbing this was . m medium body with moderate carbonation . the peppery tastes sting all through the tongue and throat . even despite the lack of alcohol there is a warming quality . d i found this to be a quite surprising and innovative beer from our friends to the north . i appreciate the power of pepper and for that reason i really enjoyed it . knowing what i know now i would couple this beer with some cajun or mexican food to destroy any sense of tastes i have .,taste,0.9,1
whoa ass kickass . poured with a large cream colored head that lasts a very long time and a little lace . color is a cloudy amber brown . aroma is yeast burgundy dregs oak malt . flavors similar and just a perfect pinacle of pleasure with the highlights of burgundy in oak yeast fruit malt and yeast . body and carbonation are spot on . finish is similar to nose has good length and is sneaky as hell with the alcohol . an absolute masterpiece .,taste,1.0,1
pours a deep ruby red with a small head giving off more than an expected hop aroma . the roasted malts are detectable in the smell but really stand out in the taste . they subdue the hop flavor that the smell promised but somehow do n t create the really heavy mouthfeel that they could have . definitely a good drinkable beer .,taste,0.7,1
apparently i m the first to review the canned version . located in ottawa canada . ml size suggests it s brewed in canada by labatt who makes the other busch beers here . says mar but does not say if it s a brewed on date or a best before . anyways . absolutely huge and frothy white head on top of a typical cloudy and slightly rusty iced tea colored brew . burned off in a couple of minutes leaving a collared film . smell is mild . mostly banana some bubblegum and just a hint of spice . the taste is also very mild but crisp and refreshing . the orange lemon lime peel blend used is noticeable but is n t overpowering . the coriander really comes out in the finish . mouthfeel is quite thin and watery for a witbier with very little carbonation after the head burns off . this is definitely a macro brewed bl lime take on the style . i can best describe it as semi filtered . orange flavour on the back of the tongue between sips . not that bad at all as an inexpensive summer patio beer and it could catch on with casual beer drinkers but any real wheat beer fan will just pine for something with more body and character while drinking this .,taste,0.7,1
poured in a pilsener urquell tulip glass . revealed itself bright golden yellow in colour with a nice frothy white head that did n t last long unfortunately . nose definitely a pilsener nose . metalic to me . touch of sweet malt . mouth carbonation is good . it is refreshing . sweetness as expected from the nose was absent . somewhat unidimensional pilsener . bitterness is like what you find in major brand quite absent . overall looks like a major brew . quite disappointed . drink this one is temperature outside is hot and your friend brought it by the poolside .,taste,0.4,0
what an exquisite beverage . a perfect oz glass full of head flattening out to a dark creamy refreshment . lace sticking to the glass forever . if there could only be one thing to drink in the world this would be a good choice . not much kick so you could drink it all day and night without getting loopy . a sophisticated blend of bitter and sweet mostly bitter . truly this may be the ideal thing to get a belly full of . it tastes sublime so you guzzle until there is no more room . at that point you still are n t too wasted . i ve loved this ever since it was available with the widget and before . . . it makes me imagine driving off in a bristol on the wrong side of the road . wonderful .,taste,0.8,1
this is my first midnight sun beer . poured from a oz bottle . nice thick golden color with a frothy white head that remains as a gentle lace on the side of the glass . strong citrus hop aroma hints of orange that fades . first flavor is a strong tasty citrus rind that hits and assaults the tounge . there is a medium malt backing but the big american hops are over riding . overall a good beer i would drink this again . i would like to see a little more malt backing up the hops that would be the only change i would make .,taste,0.6,1
as a avid beer drinker and bartender i sample many of the beers which come into our bar . i must admit i like the bold taste of darker beers but the amstel light had a good smell and left no aftertaste . i would regard it as a good beer overall .,taste,0.6,1
dogfish s minute pours slightly off amber in a pint glass or tulip if you prefer . good head in the glass and wham . pine and grapefruit aroma fill the nose . first sip is delicious and hoppy but a slam in the head . not a session beer but a damn good one .,taste,0.9,1
appearance body is a fairly clear deep gold amber . it looks like liquid honey . the head is about . fingers off white and has very little retention . no lacing . smell decent malt malt sweetness backbone in the nose . i m getting a lot of canned corn in it to . some honey notes in the background . taste taste much better than it smells . lots of malt followed by some kind of grape and apple . hints of a sweet honey . nice finish . mouthfeel light to medium body . a tad over carbonated for my taste . drinkability it s certainly is n t sessionable but it s not a bad drinker .,taste,0.8,1
poured a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . poured quickly with little to no head appearance . a . chocolate brown body with little head and a ring of bubbles sitting on the top . carbonation rises in the glass steadily . s. i can smell raisins caramels and cocoa . very sweet aroma followed by a slight tingle in the nose . t. i taste coffee and roasted barley up front with a sweet molasses following the leader and a sweet and slightly metallic aftertaste . m. very smooth with a medium body and slick like an oatmeal stout . carbonation does n t play into the equation but give off aromatic flavors on the roof of the mouth . this beer is alright but not special . i first had this at a beer tasting festival and in oz tasters is kind of stole the show but a whole beer of it is just about too much .,taste,0.6,1
pours dark bronze with a ton of floating sediment . head is slight and soapy leaving a thin sheen . aroma is caramel and toffee with a mild musty hop quality reminiscent of nugget hop or wet hay . taste is more of the musty nuggety hop funk from the nose but much more pronounced along with an intense piney quality that somehow does n t match up . very dry and woody with a touch of nut . the caramel and toffee also make an appearance but are understated in the flavor . finishes with tobacco and an odd musty funk . mouthfeel is medium full . quite thick . overall a very unusual flavor . musty and funky with massive piney and floral undertones . not what i was expecting .,taste,0.4,0
the beer pours a watered down copper color mixed with a light orange that s rather pretty . the head is about a finger high settles and leaves small islands throughout my drinking of it . transparent obviously well filtered . one thing i notice is the really nice lacing presented here clinging to the sides of my glass and sliding down ever so slowly . scent is primarily of syrupy malt sugars with a backside hint of traditional darker rye breads and the slightest bit of hop resin brightness . while the bottle suggests the brew is based off the marzen style the scent does n t remind me of them . the taste is surprisingly light compared to the heaviness of the scent . what stands out first is a very light almost fruity sweetness likely from a combination of malt sugars and floral hop resins . i m a bit disappointed that i do n t catch any of the rye perhaps my taste is not sensitive enough to pick up what is there . from the initial sweetness there is an abrupt transition to hop spiciness bitterness that lasts the remainder of the taste . aftertaste is of hop bitterness i do n t taste that much of the traditional marzen in this one the hops are much more pronounced and occupy at least to of my impression of this beer . mouthfeel is medium heavy leaning towards heavy . the carbonation is n t particularly intense and fits well with the beer . finish is expectedly dry based on the bitter aftertaste . everything is good here . overall this is a fine craft lager that while it does n t remind me of marzens is quite drinkable . somewhat sadly i only pick up the rye notes in the scent . there s nothing wrong here and i could definitely pick this one up again if i m in the mood for a hoppy maltier than average lager .,taste,0.6,1
poured pretty dark with a light red tint . there is a pretty strong raspberry smell that actually made my nose crinkle . also small hint of coffee . the raspberry is very stong in the tast . almost overpowering but beat back down at the end by some chocolate and coffee . the mouthfeel was a little thin for me and i felt that it got worse as the beer warmed up but that just means enjoy faster .,taste,1.0,1
pours a deep amber color with only a little carbonation . settles into a really thin sheen that manages to stick around . huge malt caramel and berries . like a very malt forward barleywine but with just a hint of wheat huskiness on the back of the palate . a hint of brandy too . hops are there but really only as a support role to keep the sweetness from going crazy . hop lovers should probably look elsewhere texture is slick and soft but for something this strong there s minimal heat . pretty easy to drink and a malt lover s beer for sure . great beer probably fcb s finest big brew . for a beer with a wheat malt bill it does surprise me that there s a minimal amount of traditionally wheat flavors though . still i like it .,taste,0.9,1
very slighly burned black but not quite jet . medium brown dense head that held . the smell was fantastic imo with tons of coffee milk and brown sugar . it even faded and hit you again each sniff . somewhat overly carbonated causing the taste to be a bit flighty . definite milk and malt but it comes of as very artificial and not brewed . as if they had something overly malty and decided to add sugar and half and hald as an afterthought . felt ok actually quite good but not very drinkable as inconsistent and generally weird as it is .,taste,0.4,0
a very drinkable beer . it poured a beautiful red amber color with little smell from the decent amount of off white head . the taste was average but it was really easy to drink with a minimal amount of bitterness which did not linger . the carbonation in the beer was higher than average and made the mouthfeel enjoyable . overall . a well rounded beer and good on tap,taste,0.6,1
thanks again to tweidman for the generosity . poured into a pint glass . a pours a kinda hazy amber color with light golden hues around the edges . yields about finger of foam that fades quickly leaving scattered lacing around the glass . a thin layer of tiny bubbles resides on top . s fairly hoppy . mostly floral with touches of earth and spice . not much beyond that . a little bit of caramel and spent grains . t taste is pleasantly surprising compared to aroma . very hoppy . plenty of citrus flavors abound to complement the floral and earthy hoppiness . a pretty decent malt backbone as well . caramel rises up from underneath the hops . to me this is kinda borderline ipa . a tremendous pale ale . m beautiful . medium bodied and chewy and very smooth . just a touch of lingering bitterness and dryness keep me from giving this a perfect score . d a very good pale ale . perhaps my favorite that i ve tried thus far . the only thing that would keep me from drinking a whole bunch is availability and the touch of lingering bitterness dryness . almost exceptional p,taste,1.0,1
nice light golden color not what i d expect in an ipa but nice anyway . it had a funny fruity smell i guess because it s trying to be english style maybe . but it tasted awful . bitter blast of dirty not coolness . not cool hoppy bitter but metal dirty rotten hops dunked in glue . a bad bottle . my friend gave it to me from his six pack which he said was fine so i dunno . gross . i dumped it while frowning .,taste,0.2,0
this sherry is quite interesting . in both look and taste it is somewhere between a rich amontillado and cream . the nose is dominated by the rich nutty characteristics of the amontillado with strong almost dominating wet cardboard while it rounds out and ends pleasantly sweet like the cream . the light carbonation present is strange and wholly unexpected in a sherry . as is the faint hint of chocolate covered raisins . oh wait . . . this is a beer . heck coulda fooled me . next time if i want a sherry i ll order it . gim me a bell s or a northcoast anyday .,taste,0.7,1
a poured a caramel brown with more than the average lace . s smelled of darker malts with a touch of sweetness . t very watery . the malt taste can barely come through . m very light and crisp with carbonation comparable to a soft drink . d steer clear of this one it has no flavor .,taste,0.3,0
brown ml bottle this beer was brewed with the help of henk oexman from heineken . poured into two half pint uk sleeves clear golden colour lager like in all ways no cloudiness or haze including a white head that did n t stay . the beer had something about it not very witbier maybe but certainly not as lager like as it looked . it had a different feel some butterscotch and all spice it there somewhere . fairly thin in the body depth no matter what style it sits in . i however quiet liked the,taste,0.8,1
oz into pint glass . a coffee brown go figure with an oatmeal cookie like head that sits like a two finger pancake . really nice formation. great retention . one of the best porter pours i ve ever seen . s coffee . but sweet creamed coffee . mild dark fruit sour twang . hmm . not exactly a solid nose . not doing it for me . t coffee is mild a twang of acidity and an unexpected but welcome wisp of smoke . a smoked coffee porter . sign me up . all the flavors are pretty muted but that allows for the multi faceted flavors to come through . m good carbonation. a bit sweet but complimented by the smoky qualities i was n t expecting . good times . d moderate . i liked it . certainly unique . i d drink it again but i ca n t see drinking this all night long . a unique and tasty brew . worth trying .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
generous two finger head that recedes into one tan . nice lacing . smell has a bit of tang some malt . hard to smell the room is full of air freshener . taste follows the nose surprisingly tart makes sense for a braggot . tangy and a bit metallic though . decent maltiness though . not my thing and a bit underwhelming . abv is unnoticeable . more complex but also more metallic as it warms . carbonation is understated but decent for the style . decent but i do n t know what i was expecting from a braggot . not my style .,taste,0.8,1
oz bomber obtained at mckinnon s in salem nh . pours a hazy golden color with about an inch of off white head that leaves a bit of lacing . scents of herbal earthy hops immediately hit the nose and dominates the smell . tastes of earthy hops with a bit of wood with bitter taste in the finish . medium bodied and light moderate carbonation . definitely a sipper but a great beer even though the resin from the hops leaves a very bitter quality to the finish but also very dry as well . two thumbs way up . . cheers . .,taste,1.0,1
it pours a pale yellow like cornsilk fittingly enough with virtually no head retention after a blast of soapy white foam kicks up . there s very little distinct aroma but what s there brings to mind a very faint whiff of corn . the first taste brings a distant malt sweetness born by a pleasantly creamy but still adjunct note and these are vaguely countered by a sparse fruit corn essence . the finish is dry and lacks any identity . it is ultra light bodied and watery and flat despite what seems to be ample carbonation . it leaves no legacy of its prior presence . the flavor is the strongpoint here but i really do not want to overstate that as some kind of substantial asset . average taste in this case is in no way enough to overcome the beer s other decidedly subpar characteristics . the sum of the parts makes it drinakable sure but i wonder to myself why bother . nostalgia . true i had more than my share in the early s but i ll claim youth as an excuse for such ill advised indulgences . some things are best left in the past and this is one of them .,taste,0.6,1
opaque . black . thin head . roasty armoa for the most part with some stale water notes as well . big but not too big malty roasty flavors dominate . somewhat on the dry side for a sweet stout . finish is n t as long as expected and the body is a little thin for a stout . worth a try maybe even a good everyday stout in winter months if you re not in the mood for a strong ale .,taste,0.9,1
i was very excited to see the rogue imperial stout on tap at the concordia ale house in portland . six bucks for an imperial pint . i m not complaining about the price for this gem of a beer . color was black . no light showing through . moderate somewhat short lived head that was very dark brown . darker head than most beers . overall has an ominous look to it . smell is strong and bitter that is balanced by molasses . also noticed alcohol dark chocolate dark roast coffee grounds . very black roasted grain smells along with earthy bittering hops . taste is huge . overpowering flavors fill the mouth . well balanced sweetness and bitterness . i noticed very strong and distinct molasses especially as the beer warmed . dark chocolate and coffee as well . flavors overwhelm anything else and last a loong time . i love the complexity . body is appropriately thick and heavy . not quite syrupy but on its way there . low carbonation . coats the mouth enhancing the lingering flavors . the alcohol is noticeable and warming though somewhat obscured . at this is not a beer for the faint of heart . this is an excellent beer so strong and powerful . it commands your attention but might leave you with your attention capacities slightly impaired .,taste,1.0,1
a nice appearance light caramel color medium head s wonderful hoppy sweet aromas t at this is a heavy brew and it does n t hide it well the heavy alochol content showed and stuck m went down nicely perfect carbonation and lingering tingle probably helped by the alcohol content d the alcohol bite does n t make this one good for more than a round or two unless the gets to you quick enough and you wo n t notice after a round or two anyway .,taste,0.6,1
a yellow gold in color leaves little head that disappears fairly quickly . s not a whole lot here a slight old sock scent but not awful just like it was once an old sock but some of it did n t come out in the wash. t i like it for this type of lager . it has a bit of a kick and a nice smooth aftertaste . m mild carbonation . d again i like it a nice change to the beer drawer .,taste,0.8,1
pours a hazy dark golden color somewhat dark for the style with a smallish white head that dissipates quickly . tons of complexities to the aroma . yeasty fruitiness of banana orange pepper alcohol and a few other aromas that i ca n t even place . somewhat thin on taste for the style . smooth fruitiness of bananas and oranges and a nice pepery presence as well . incredibly smooth and creamy this is one very drinkable brew . joe z does it again . i love this guys brews and ca n t wait to try more of them .,taste,0.7,1
saw this on tap and decided to give it a try because i d never heard of it before . very drinkable and well crafted beer for its high alcohol content but not at the elite quality of some other belgian triples . poured a slightly hazy golden color with a good amount of head in its flute glass but not as much as some other triples . head lingered for quite a while . slightly sweet yeasty alcoholic smell . taste was full with a good amount of sweetness and malt finishes with a pleasant alcohol taste nice long finish . i d definitely try this one again .,taste,0.9,1
i like this one . poured with a giant off white foamy frothy thick fine head that lasts and lots of lace . color is a clear amber . aroma at first was definitely skunk and in fact that lingers but caramel earth and spice start to show up too . flavor has almost none of the not so good stuff and is an odd mix bitter sweet and dry . body is very good and full but not too and has champagne carbonation . finish is like flavor mostly light sweetness with a little lingering bitterness as it tapers off in medium length . good burps . recommend drinking without smelling .,taste,0.9,1
bought it for its name for . expectations are n t too high . poured into a pint glass amber color with a finger of white foam . a tiny bit of lacing . smells sour ish maybe tart citrus . very smooth but nothing really sticks out . grains citrus a bit of hops in there somewhere . it s got stuff going on but not particularly well balanced and no aspect of it is truly developed . texture is good carbonation is good . not a terrible beer but i was hoping for more than the gimmick .,taste,0.4,0
i m trying this beer to knock a style off of my list . i poured this beer with extremely low expectations . this went into a pint glass from a ounce bottle . i get straw color and about a finger of foam . the foam dissipates immediately . asahi has lots of little bubbles . on the pour i get a lot of skunky smell . the beer is n t skunked . it smells like the saaz hop in over drive . after the pour i get no real bouquet on this beer . the flavor is minimal and not at all enjoyable . i get vegetal quality . the after taste had a decent amount of grassiness .,taste,0.3,0
represented as an american style amber ale with roots in the brittish bitter style . i m not sure what that means but they wound up with a well hopped amber in line with an american pale ale . slightly sweet and floral with well balanced malt to hold it together . if you get the chance to visit this brewpub this is the beer to order .,taste,1.0,1
matcha is high quality powdered japanese green tea it s what they use in the japanese tea ceremony so this is basically green tea beer . it seemed kinda cool in the store pretty bottle and label interesting concept and it is a very attractive green color in the glass . unfortunately the taste is quite vile it s like cheap vending machine green tea mixed with cheap beer but the mixture is worse than either . the first impression is a weird sort of vegetable taste along with a mild astringency that reminds me of cheap green tea . after that it settles into a thoroughly unpleasant bitterness with neither any obvious hop character nor any resemblance to the pleasing bitterness of matcha while both beer and matcha are bitter in a good way this stuff is bitter in a bad way with a flat one note character . i could only choke down half the bottle before i gave up and poured the rest down the drain . a gimmick gone wrong . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
silver jubilee ale . cl bottle gold foil wrapped . a very slight hiss when i popped the cap i poured it vigorously into my new belgium goblet . it has a deep amber colour and brings a small thin layer of foam with a touch of lacing that was very impressive for a year old brew . my score . the smell is very strong . plenty of alcohol there with a ton of dark fruits mostly plums and a definite woody aroma . now some sherry like smells are coming into the picture as well as some caramel malt sweetness though the latter is tough to pick out . my score . the taste is sweet with the caramel has definite notes of wood and sherry some fig flavour a light nuttiness of almonds a a very light note of hop tartness that i can only taste in the finish . but to be fair in this review all of the flavours though tasty imho are well past their peak and are probably a meer shadow of what they were like when this beer was fresh . my score . the mouthfeel is on the thin side with close to zero carbonation despite the promising look with the foam . my score . drinkability . the alcohol whatever it may be is n t a problem here at all . .the muted flavours of a brew past its potential prime are . that being said i have no regrets about acquiring this brew . score .,taste,0.6,1
appearance dark tan head . jet black opaque body . smell eastern european dark bread aroma with molasses and coffee notes . taste tastes like burnt cola . i do not even like cola when it is not burnt . also tastes slightly of hersheys chocolate i do not like hersheys chocolate . mouthfeel very light body . drinkability despite being served at room temperature this might have been served too cold but my heating went out and unless i was going to put it in the microwave or heat it on my stove it was going to be served at a very chilly room temperature .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a mostly clear amber with a one finger off white head that has good retention and decent spotty lacing down the glass . s caramel malts up front then the oak aging and some pine hops come through with a touch of booze in the back . i would have liked for the hops to be on the front end and more prevalent considering this is a dipa . t again the hops just do n t seem to be big enough for a dipa . pine hops are followed by a nice touch of dried raisiny fruits . the oak flavors are well done and really come through in the finish and aftertaste with a bit of booze as well . m close to a full body with a lower carbonation level and a dry woodiness in the finish . d a bit disorganized and not enough of a hop content for what i want in a dipa but tastes fairly well overall . i d probably rate it higher for taste if it was branded as a strong ale .,taste,0.6,1
into a pint glass nice dark brown color with an slightly off white head one and a half fingers . smells great malty and a little caramel faint hops and brown sugar . tastes full malty and the after taste is very strong of the brown sugar . this is the beer i would love to have with a nice big dinner . its . but is still fairly drinkable . it would compliment a lot of meals very nicely . its smooth and hearty at the same time . i highly recommend it although i am a little biased for dfh brews .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a wine glass bottled in appearance very deep red color with brown tones and a slight orange hue . nice white head with plenty of craters and various bubble sizes . smell the malt aroma is strong but there is also strawberry plum and caramel . taste cherry flavor with lots of malt in there too . where are all the hops . does n t seem at all like an apa . anyway toffee caramel nuts and black tea . the right amount of sweetness is there . mouthfeel smoothe smoothe smoothe . gentle carbonation and slick in the mouth . creamy finish is pleasant . drinkability great . i thought stone was the meter stick for style categorizations but maybe i was wrong . i do n t see this brew as an apa . great flavors ample complexity and smoothe drinkability make this one a winner .,taste,0.6,1
pours a light golden color with a large fluffy white head that is really lingers . as the head fades it leaves a decent amount of lacing . very potent aroma of grapefruit and pineapple with some malty sweetness notes as well . obviously there is a lot of hoppy bitterness going on here but there is not enough maltiness to balance it out in my opinion . taste is piney with slight notes of honey sweetness . long lingering bitter aftertaste . improves as it warms expresses some floral hop characteristics to help balance out the resiny american hops . it has a lot of carbonation too much for the style in my opnion . this beer does n t have the depth that i was hoping for and with this much alcohol it s not that drinkable . do n t plan to revisit .,taste,0.4,0
i ve been excited about finding good craft beers in cans since i ve been drinking surly . i saw a pack of capital brewery s pale ale and had to try it . pours a light orangish yellow color w a crisp lively head . the head dwindles down almost immediately . this brew has quite lively carbonation . the aroma is ok . there is some nice citrusy hoppiness followed by a slight malty sweetness . it smells as light as it looks . the taste is good but not great . a good solid hoppy presence initially but it dies down fast . there are hops here but just not that much . it is quite non abrasive in its flavors . there are hops there are malts just not enough of em . its kind of boring . the mouthfeel is good w a nice crispness . there is a bit more carbonation than i d like though . overall this is a pretty average beer . it fails to take a chance and stand out from the crowd . perhaps this is why it is so drinkable . it is kind of like a pale ale light . its non abrasive attitude makes it quite drinkable . quite possibly one of my new favorite lawnmower beers . if you want something for a hot day to quench your thirst this is it . if you want a knock your socks off craft brew this is n t .,taste,0.6,1
poured a oz . bottle into a pint glass . it s a dard red copper color witha light tan head . smells of malt malt and more malt . the taste is almost entirely malt sweetness with a small amount of alcohol showing through and almost no hops . i did not enjoy the finish it was faintly metallic . moderate body quite quaffable . not a bad beer just not a very good one either . i hope sam adams keeps this one going though because i do have a craving for one every once in awhile .,taste,0.6,1
pack of bottles poured into a pint glass . first impressions wow this is a perfect looking american craft beer . really nice moderately dark amber gold coloring finger off white head . it looks like it should be in show business . the smell is interesting it s very strong at first due to the relatively high alcohol content but then the other aromas hops malt and a bit of citrus come through and it becomes really inviting . the flavor is a lot like the smell at first it s just hops hammering your taste buds then it backs off really nicely and you can taste the malt and the citrus undertones . at the end it finishes by letting you know this is a abv brew and then it s clean . because of the high alcohol content and the heavy hops this is n t my idea of a session beer but it s a great companion to a good meal or to enjoy by itself . if you want better drinkability go with the minute . this one is for the true ipa lovers and it s a really great american craft beer .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into nb globe . a appears reddish golden foamy finger heady forms head sticks around thick lacing s spicy hops earthy hops and a bready grain profile t hops are the highlight of this beer . the hops have a piney and spicy profile which is followed by caramel malts and bread flavors . the alcohol also comes through slightly hot on the end m sharp bubbly high carbonation d this is a winter seasonal that is hopped up . i think this is one of nb s stronger offerings as it provides that hop craving one may have during the winter months . the drinkability is n t the best as it is a bit sharp and hot . nice warming beer though .,taste,0.8,1
i poured this one from a ox brown bottle into a shaker pint glass . a this ale poured a bright copper amber color with a thin white head . the head dropped pretty fast and left little lacing . very clear and nice to look at . s the aromas were pretty muted especially for this style and i found a bit too much sulfur and mot enough of the classic o fest maltiness . t things really went downhill in the flavor . really odd mix of faint maltiness that should have been a lot sweeter and an odd dryness . there were some detectably grassy hops in the background too which did n t fit the style too well . the worst thing though was a tiny hint of sourness near the finish . really strange . mf light side of medium body . average carbonation and crispness . d this was not a very good beer at all . it was n t a drain pour but it was a huge disappointment coming from a brewery this good .,taste,0.4,0
just my second beer from southhampton . both have been very solid . dark amber color with copper highlights and a tan head . a malty fruity aroma malty sweet base with just a quick hit of crisp ctrus hops . a nice light body with alot of bubbly carbonation . this was a very good beer not to hoppy perfectly balanced totally crisp and totally refreshing,taste,1.0,1
from notes approx july a sweet filling beer light golden color and light caramel flavors . a bit fruit . again most of the flavor seems to come from the malts and not candied sugar . i did n t enjoy this one as much as the leffe brune but its not bad . no good reason to drink another one though .,taste,0.8,1
tried a few weeks back but i had n t gotten around to reviewing it until now for various reasons . dark ruby brown with a thick brown head that left good lacing . smells of dark chocolate and a slight bit of coffee in the background . tastes like unsweetened dark chocolate awesome and had a bit of a roasted character to it with some notes of coffee and dark fruitiness to compliment the chocolatey body . surprisingly smooth with good carbonation not too heavy leaving you to enjoy it at your own pace . it went down very easily while still retaining full character . i did use a good portion of the bottle to make two floats received as payment for moving a couch for my brother s girlfriend and was able to get an ample review from the remainder of the bottle poured into a pint glass . once you ve had this you wo n t even be able to look at a guinness again .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours a hazy brown amber color with two fingers of bubbly head that does n t cling to the glass very well . the aroma has strong nutty malt notes with some hints of apple . the taste starts empty and then becomes very sweet of malt and nuts . also has a fruity note to it and a very strong alcohol taste . finishes overcarbonated and leaves a rotten taste in your mouth . very unimpressed .,taste,0.4,0
a poured into a pint it shows a rich clear copper body . foamy soapy head that sticks around and leaves some lacing . s immediately get nutmeg cinnamon and clove . spices combined with pumpkin like pumpkin pie . followed by hops . great smell . t very mellow hoppy and spicy flavor . get the cloves pumpkin taste really comes last and is mild . good but feels like something is lacking in this dept . m pretty thin . was expecting more from a fall seasonal . d because of the fruity taste was minimal although fruity is n t generally an issue with pumpkin ales drinkability is good .,taste,0.6,1
vintage abv . it pours a deep reddish brow with a large rocky white head that leaves just a few spots of lacing . the smell is sweet and seductive . rich dark fruits dominate it is reminiscent of a belgian quadrupel . it has the scent of red grapes plums dark cherries and red delicious apple . there is a nice candied toffee scent and some spiciness as well . this one is a sipper whew . the first drink i quaffed a bit too much of it and it was overpowering . but all in all it is classic quadrupel . it has layers of flavor starting with a nice bit of tart fruits then going into a malty and dark bread middle then it has a kick of fruitiness near the finish with some cherries and it finishes with a waring alcoholic sweet pungency . the flavor is soo rich . there is a big alcoholicness and sweetness but the yeast provides a killer fruitiness that is just accented immensely by the alcohol and caramally sugar . the mouthfeel is almost juicy it is such a fruity beer that it reminds me of sparkling juice . it is a very nice mouthfeel actually . this is an epic beer i have seen it on the shelf for years now i am glad i bought it finally .,taste,1.0,1
good cloudy dark appearance . pours a big thick head that dissipates quickly leaving clean walls . great nose with mild fruit and bread notes . silky mouthfeel with an average carbonation not too lively . great dessert beer . this is light in flavor if not in abv . that s not to say it does n t have plenty of flavor because it does . its just very balanced and refreshing . could easily be substituted for the glass of port after dinner . the darkest of the unibroue s that i have tried so far . darker in color and more complex in flavor than either don de dieu and la fin de monde . another great offering from this brewer . given the abv i ca n t drink a ton of these but it certaily is n t because the flavor either fatigues or gets boring . this is good all day as long as you are n t going anywhere .,taste,0.8,1
pours an amber color with some orange tint and a slight cloudiness . small head thin lace eventually disappears . the aroma of malts fruits phenols and cloves . the taste was sweet with malts fruits honey and candy.mild hops accompanied with some alcohol warmth . the feel was smooth medium body oily and just a hint of spice . carbonation was moderate and the balance was awesome . notes wow . this was really good and i have to get some more . very well done and much more than worthy.nice looking bottle . authentic like .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the draught house . a dark brown with a thin light brown head . spotty lacing left on the glass . dark ruby highlights when held up to light . s strong roasted malt aromas with hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans . coffee remains strong throughout and there are hints of sweet bread as well . t lightly bitter roasted malts initially with tastes of coffee and just a bit of bitter chocolate . a light oakiness comes through towards the end of the drink . strong maltiness throughout the beer . m d light bodied with a crisp moouthfeel and good carbonation . ridiculously easy drinking and an excellent session beer . yes a real american session beer . i love it .,taste,0.8,1
the canquest tm took a recent foray into the brighton beach little odessa area of brooklyn and this was one of the day s hauls . i got a real kick out of the looks given me while purchasing kvass but a new can at . was equally enticing . from the can sort of an importer s doynabeer.com sticker read famous ukrainian beer brewed with old world recipes using the finest ingredients . today is my day for lagers f sure f sure . the crack glug resulted in a finger of rocky bone white head that was falling as quickly as i was typing . color was a deep golden yellow with ne quality clarity and lots of co bubbles in evidence . nose had a definite malty sweetness underlain by a soft hoppiness . oh man my second non adjunct laden lager of the day . . . heaven . mouthfeel was surprisingly full for the style but it also had a slight metallic flavor on the tongue . dang . it was not enough to make me hate it but it was enough that i probably would not make a return visit to get more . finish was semi sweet but i could not get that metallic taste out of my mouth and my head . i got my money s worth cansidering that i did not pay much but it was not worthy of either cooler space or a revisit .,taste,0.4,0
slightly orange in appearence . pours a creamy head that shrank to a nice coating on top . the scent of hops is very light . also present is a bit of a malty scent . at first i ca n t taste much for the flavor . ut after the fourth sip i can get a bit of sharp earthy hops in the back of my throat . it is very subtle . but then when my pint glass is half full i notice that the hopiness has increased . i is not rather pungent . the lace on top is stil just covering the top with very little noticable bubbles rising to the top . the beer is freshingly light and crisp with more carbonation noticed in the mouth . but the lingering bitterness has me thinking piney . a good beer to try but not what i really like .,taste,0.8,1
a nice solid little octoberfest . better than the average octoberfest as i ve been trying a lot lately and it s definitely not one of the best but better than a lot of the others . pours a boring yellowish red color but has a nice malty smell and taste . the mouthfeel are carbonation is excellent so this makes the drinkability high . good offering from saranac .,taste,0.6,1
i enjoyed this beer in the brewery restaurant served in a tulip glass . appearance a lovely deep amber almost burgandy color with no head to speak of . smell the alcohol smell is fainter than i would expect masked by sweet molasses and honey odors . there is a slight oak smell as well . taste the beer is very sweet a caramel flavor dominates . not a hint of hops or traditional malty tones . has a light vanilla flavor and very faint spicy tone perhaps cloves or allspice . despite the abv the alcohol flavor was very well masked by the sweetness . mouthfeel thick and smooth but only to the extent of what one would expect from a quadruple . not very refreshing . drinkabilty by far the worst aspect of the beer . my first sips were very good to me . then our food arrived . i made a big mistake in ignoring the food pairing recommendations but i really had to try the v . i found its character clashed very harshly with my dinner a bruschetta pizza . the beer actually became very difficult to drink toward the bottom . this is not just a mistake i made however that tainted the rating its flavor is too overpowering to be paired with almost any food . by itself it does make a decent desert beer . even without food pairing problems at abv the ml is a formidable task for anyone .,taste,0.8,1
before i even pour this brew i find myself predisposed to not like it it . the idea of a cherry stout fills me with trepidations . but i bravely pour on . the aroma of this beer does remind me of cherries . it pours a delicious looking very dark head of fine bubbles that slowly recedes . its body is an opaque black as night black . the initial taste is as nauseating as i expected . i do n t think i ll be able to finish it but i drink on . my second taste is not as bad as the first . still i would rather have something else .,taste,0.4,0
i was pretty disappointed in this beer . i acknowledge up front my bias against this style i prefer an ipa a trippel a milk stout or oatmeal stout a nice brown ale . while i m not partial to this style i ve had the weihenstephaner original and loved it and of similar styles i ve enjoyed immensely hacker pschorr s oktoberfest and several others . i also have a generally favorable bias for victory they re kind of local and i ve liked the prima pils and loved loved . golden monkey and hopdevil ale . but this beer while a nice color a nice pour a nice feel seemed utterly bland in flavor . i know this style is not known for the power of its taste but this seemed unacceptably and exceptionally insipid . sorry .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a bells tulip glass had to wait for some of the head to settle before i could pour the whole bottle in . tons of light yellowish white head . tried to keep most of the yeast in the bottle . first sip puckered my lips . this is my first experimenting with sours and wow didnt know what to expect . tons of great zing and zip of lemony acrid tartness . nice light crisp malt present and just a hint of belgy yeast . smell was great and pleasant . mouthfeel was full enough . had to take many small sips . i have realized that i may not be ready to delve into the world of sours . not really my cup of beer .,taste,0.6,1
shared a bottle with friends . i suppose an islay whiskey drinker might like the novelty of this beer . as a fan of wood aged beer and not of islay whiskey however i would call this the worst thing i have ever tasted . i was the token beer geek in the group and as such i was the only one to finish the or so ounces of beer in my glass . comments were must be an aquired taste aweful that s the worst thing i have ever tasted and dumping the beer down the sink in descending of order preference . well that being said i am glad i tried it . it s important to temper one s taste for beer with the occasional dog brew .,taste,0.2,0
poured into a westvleteren chalice body pours a deep russet brown with an underlying purple hue . an off white head rose to fill the glass and subsided slowly . a small touch of lace is left behind . aroma is of cherries raisins molasses spices sweet caramel malt belgian candy sugar and hearty fresh baked bread . loads and loads of aromas here . it s nearly perfect in this regard . a rather sweet texture as a whole . belgian candy sugar cherries raisins dates and plums all meld together to form a rather cohesive smooth flavor . not rugged and overly sweet while still maintaining a large fruit character . while the fruit dominates there is a hearty fresh baked bread backbone that gives this a much needed shot of heartiness . really the only downfall this beer has is that it is a bit thin and fizzy for my tastes . i like my dubbels to be a little more lush and creamy . due to its fizzy slightly thin nature this beer is scary drinkable . the flavors complement each other so well and it is a delicious blend of sweet and hearty . there is only a faint touch of heat in the finish but not enough to slow you down . these beers really need to be in bombers .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this from the bottle into my homer simpson pint glass there is a little head on the top and throughout it stay a bit lacy the color is dark amber there is light carbonation the scents are of burnt caramel and currant it tastes good its has the sweetness of corn but slides into some bitterness in the finish . in the mouf its a bit too bubbly . as i get to the bottom of the glass it has a better feal to it since the bubbles subside . i would recommend this beer to anyone who likes belgium beers or barley wines . bob fr aples,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear reddish brown brew with a pillowy tan head . smell is banana bread pears melon and cucumber . a bit of tart tang . there is a little spice in this but it is rather subdued in scent . taste is semi dry and the first thing that hits you is banana not strongly this is a milder dubbel than most . very mild mannered the flavor of cake is all ways present . mild flavors of brown sugar and melon are present but this is n t a strongly flavored beer . mouthfeel is good and thick . drinkability is excellent . i expected more in the flavor department but this is a mild mannered easy drinker .,taste,0.7,1
appearance head is on par with most ipa s . good consistency . smell slightly fruity aroma . strong hoppiness also stands out . taste a little blah for an ipa . finishes a bit too bitter . mouthfeel average nothing noteworthy . drinkability goes down pretty easily . fairly satisfying .,taste,0.6,1
gives off aromas of toasty malt and a little sour milk aroma . nothing is too evident in the smell department . this pours with a moderate amount of co and a slightly hazy dark amber body . the head produced is light tan but does n t last too long . this has a syrupy molasses taste and feel . definetly warm going down . it has a spicy warmness and a slightly bitter finish .,taste,0.9,1
i really wanted to like this beer . i had heard people rave about world wide stout for years and when the brewer finally started distributing to california i was very excited to try all these fabled beers i had been hearing and reading about for years . this was one of those beers for sure but unfortunately unlike many other dfh beers this left me very disappointed . a lookin gooood . big super stout here i come . dark body contrasting with a nice dense mocha head . s very sweet dark fruits maple syrup strong alcohol burn in the back of my sinuses . t vicious sweetness up front followed by rubbing alcohol burn and random hop bitterness . what the hell . where is the roasted coffee chocolate and what have you . you do get syrupy dark fruit characteristics but the negative far outweighs the positive on this one . m thick fine carbonation . i ca n t complain too much about this . big stouts are thick generally . the only negative thing i can say is that the carbonation breaks a little early and the beer gets too syrupy . it coats the tongue with it s awfully astringent flavor . d nope . i collected my buddies half oz from the bottle we split and nursed this beer for almost an hour and a half . do n t just go with the hype of popular breweries sometimes even the best of them mess up .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a brown reddish color good sized bubbly white head nice lacing down the glass s spice peppery fruity esters from the saison yeast t nice balance of sourness with peppery spicy flavors . m medium bodied high amount of bubbly carbonation d this is a good beer wo n t be one of my regulars but i m glad i tried it .,taste,0.9,1
busted into this year old bottle . a. foggy brown very little head . actually a pretty dull looking beer . s. dark fruits with really strong esters . this thing smells so powerful . kind of intimidated at this point . t. wow have n t had many sipping beers but this is by far the most pleasant . i m not sure if it was the years on the bottle but i could imaging this thing being to harsh to drink . super strong on the raison . m. very thick and syrupy . d. i m so glad to have tried this beer . its actually my first aged beer and not a bad experience as for the ability to drink this beer . .at abv i sipped this one and i think i m good,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle courtesy of bboyshatter from a recent bif gracias . pours a clear medium brown color with a thick creamy finger tan foam . retention is good and lacing is alright . nose is chocolate cocoa with a mild roast character and marshmallow sweetness . not much hop aroma and the fruitiness is kept to a minimum . what is there is really good but it does not smack me in the face as much as i thought it would . taste does a good job of balancing roasty malt and sweet chocolate flavors . leafy hops have a prevalent role in the flavor and are helped out some by the roast in the bitterness department . milk duds candy comes to mind as it warms up a bit . does not lack in flavor or body it has a nice creamy feel . one of those beers you just do not want to end .,taste,0.8,1
very similiar characteristics to the porter except this baby tastes like christmas . i am a huge fan of neil s brewing capabilities and he has yet to let me down . the appearance of this beer is beautiful with a great head and a great smell . tastes like he brewed it with gumdrops and has a great fell in the mouth . a little bitter like most belgian dark ales but still another great brew . drink it up .,taste,0.8,1
waiting a long time to try this one . i have pretty high expectations . in terms of appearance this beer looks disgusting . no head no lacing no legs . just dark brown oily grossness distinctly reminiscent of the stuff that comes up in a nasogastric tube lavage during a small bowel obstruction . smell is good booze vanilla oak and nuttiness . taste is outstanding sugar vanilla chocolate and mild roasts . good stuff . mouthfeel is very oily . sort of weird . the taste and smell were outstanding but the appearance and mouthfeel were pretty poor . overall a good beer but not something i would go crazy looking for in the future .,taste,0.9,1
a color of an reddish orange autumn leaf that pours a half finger cream with a brush of yellow in head s not as strong scents everything s kind of half there . some cranberry red apple and christmas spices . t some apples and honey that creates a smooth and not too sweet start . the spices come in somewhere mid sip infused with cinnamon nutmeg peper and ginger and ends nicely with a good hop finish . m not over carbonated really smooth with a crisp ending as it warms the mouth . d great christmas time drink but not something for an everyday sip .,taste,0.9,1
a deep lightly clouded chestnut brown . thick coarse light colored chestnut head that fills half the glass settling to a quarter inch holding throughout . no noticeable lacing . s sweet bready dark mats not roasted more nutty . no noticeable hops maybe the alcohol aroma masks it that was more distinct as it warmed . t creamy and yeasty dark fruit like dates and plums and nut flavors . hops are subdued at best . pleasantly warming finish . m thick phenolic mediciny taste follows full body . carbonation in nice balance to taste . d wow . do n t know about drinking a lot but complexity warming finish could take me well beyond what is reasonable to drink in one session .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a perfect pint . solid looking marzen it s got a nice clarity on the orange red body and ample carbonation . aroma is pretty good it s a sweet malt with a bit of fruitiness . the taste is very good it s a nice marzen that does n t get sugar sweet as many american takes on the style can be . fruit aspects keep things interesting . do n t get me wrong it s sweet but with the right restraint . mouthfeel is crisp and well carbed and the drinkability is very good . a great marzen .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to waltonc for sharing this a nice dark brown amber with a decent sized tan head . this one looks like its going to be thick . s amazing . pure sweet caramel malt . by smell alone you know this is going to be a fantastic one . t m this is all high alcohol caramel malt with a nice fruit flavor in the background . i prefer these english style barleywine s more than the american variety because of this strong malt profile . a lot of other barleywines are dominated by hoppy bitterness which i m not a fan of as much in these types of beers . mouth is a little thick . but this is hardly syrupy or cloying . d i could drink this as much as i was physically capable . great stuff .,taste,1.0,1
looks incredible . very thick foamy creamy head leaving ridiculous amounts of lace on the glass . not sure i ve ever given a for appearance before but damn . brew itself is a orangey amber red with slight effervescence noted . perhaps because this sample is a bit older than it should be but the nose is pretty minimal . bit of earthy notes and a little. something weird going on . taste is good although a bit fruity for my taste . once again age could play in a little less hop presence than i would like . still pretty good hop flavor though and a nice little bitter finish and quite smooth . tiny bit of alcohol ester presence . mouthfeel i s very smooth and silky beautiful . drinkability is not great based on the bit of strong cutting fruity more so as it warms .,taste,0.8,1
i had a bottle which i poured into a glass . i did n t decant to try and remove the yeast i swirled the yeast just like a hefeweizen and added it to the glass . the spicy taste and the saltiness came right out when i drank the beer . i liked the taste . very little hop bitterness . i found it easy to drink but the saltiness might get to some folks .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a nearly opaque black with roughly finger of cola coloured foam . foam is medium density but fades quickly with minimal lacing . s minimal nose . faint roasted smells and with a hint of smoke . t sour and bitter dominate and balance nicely with dark roasted malt coffee and a little bit of smoke . a bolt flavour but not terribly complex . aftertaste is a lingering mild bitterness . m thin but smooth . a pleasant tingle of carbonation on the tongue . d the overall simplicity of all aspects of this beer lends to a fair drinkability . o a straightforward stout . it would benefit from a bit more substance in all catagories but it s worth trying .,taste,0.7,1
poured oz bottle into tulip glass . appearance poured a medium pure white head that is very velvety at the top and soapy below the surface . the head still has n t dissipated from the rim of the glass and it s been about five minutes since i poured it . the color of the beer is a light straw hue . smell the smell is pretty sweet . i can pick up traces of nectarine white wine grape pear and some very slight notes of spice . the beer also smells crisp and citrusy slightly from the hops . the malt smells clean and raw and is in the background . i can smell no alcohol whatsoever . taste very light taste . the first thing that hits me is the raw malt flavor and the pear tastes . quickly behind that is a fairly weak flavor of citrusy and crisp hops . a slight presence of spice sets into the aftertaste and remains in your mouth for a while along with the raw malt flavor . there is very little to no alcohol burn . it is also very crisp and clean tasting . mouthfeel excellent level of carbonation on this particular brew . it is light to medium bodied and there is no unpleasantness to this brew at all but this comes with a bit of a sacrifice to flavor . however it is still a quite tasty little brew more than you d expect by looking at it . drinkability this stuff has such a nice carbonation and easy smooth mouthfeel that it s literally easier to drink than a budweiser . perfect drinkability . . overall this is a brew that is somewhat lighter in flavor for most of what unibroue produces but it s definitely up to par with the quality one comes to expect from such a brewer . definitely recommended and a perfect summer refreshment beer . would be great after a physical chore or just to sip on your porch on a hot day . a fine brew .,taste,0.7,1
paid . for a oz bottle from riley s wines of the world in madison wi . poured into a standard pint glass to review . massive head that is off white in color and rather dense . lots of sediment floaters and rising carbonation . excellent head retention . very sticky lacing . this glass is going to need a good scrub down . amber orange in color . aroma is mild clean and well balanced . grainy biscuity malts and grassy hops . quite earthy and organic . taste is of mediocre hops and caramel malts . long yet not very pleasant of a finish . good carbonation . medium body . i did not really like this beer much .,taste,0.3,0
reviewed from notes enjoyed on pours opaque black slight coffee stained head . little retention and little lacing . big bourbon aroma slight vanilla . clean smell able to identify aromas separately . smells do n t get all muddled together . heavy bourbon flavors hot alcohol . sweet chocolate and vanilla caramel and a slight smokiness . very full bodied and creamy . low carbonation . easy to drink considering the size . alcohol is rather apparent but does not become overwhelming . extremely enjoyable .,taste,1.0,1
picked up a bomber of this at jungle jims . pours a pitch black with a finger puffy tan head . the smell is all chocolate and some roasted malts . the taste is chocolate . . . . wow . the bittersweet chocolate notes in this beer are very strong . smooth beer not too sweet slight smokiness . good beer . the drinkability for me was low due to the over the top chocolate flavor and heavy body . i managed to knock out a bomber in about hour playing cards . very tasty brew .,taste,0.9,1
appears golden color with a small white head . it smells tart slightly berry like a little earthy and slightly sweet . it tastes slightly acidic and tart . there is a nice natural earthy berry flavor . there is an ever so mild sweetness from the berry . there is a mild bitterness that helps balance all the flavors together . the carbonation is moderate high . the drinkability is quite good . it is light and it goes down easy . there is tartness but the tartness is so mild that the beer goes down quite smooth . overall a decent huckleberry ale that is much better than other huckleberry beers i have had .,taste,0.9,1
pours a pale yellow color that produces a white lacing . aroma is faint grains and a tad bit of the hops come through as well . mouthfeel is crisp and light with a heavy dose of carbonation . not much going on in the taste . clean crisp and refreshing yes . but as far as taste goes it is really bland . the only way i will get this again is if i am in a chinese restaraunt and it being the only thing offered .,taste,0.4,0
light orange gold in color with a thin white head that vanishes before your eyes . smell is overwhelmingly raspberry . too much fruit scent for my liking . the taste is n t as bad as the smell . you pick up the subtle sweetness of the wheat then the tart berry flavor kicks in . in the mouth there is an acidic burn from the fruit in the finish . this beer is too scented and lack too much beer flavor to be drinkable i m not sure i can finish the one i started .,taste,0.6,1
the first beer i had by the lakefront brewery of my home city was their pumpkin lager . i enjoyed it and was delighted to get my hands on this winter seasonal of theirs . poured from bottle into pint glass at mildly chilled temperature . listening to ludwig van beethoven happy birthday beethoven . . even very deep amber scarlet color looked pretty beautiful . head was very thin though and disappeared completely quite soon after the pour . subtle smell of citrus with some cinnamon bread in there as well . first thoughts on tasting spicy . wow . this is one robust beer that commands your attention right away and goes down warm the whole way . but considering that the style is a winter warmer i would say it does it s job rather nicely . the flavor is predominately cinnamon or clove with some nutmeg becoming more known towards the end . i also wan na say that there is some chocolaty nuances buried in there as well . mostly though the underlying sweet is a caramel flavor . could n t tell you much more about the sweetness though because more specific characteristics tend to be over taken by that spiciness a little bit . still helps in the overall balance though . not much in the way of complexity it just holds the same even flavor the whole way through . it does however hold on for a fairly long time . the flavor also tends to find most the corners of the mouth making for a pleasant feel . it s average bodied but slightly sticky and lightly carbonated . not particularly smooth just a great full flavored sipping beer . also a good time to note that it was n t a popular hit with the crowd when i hosted a christmas party with it . a pack may become a chore unless it is shared among some other friends or family . how convenient for the holidays . i would personally add just a nod of molasses or brown sugar . something to add just a hair to the savory sweet to help balance out those spices . but i do n t brew beer so what the hell do i know . i also wan na say that on occasional burps and even sips there is quite an alcohol burn trying to come out from behind the flavor . but given the potent abv this stuff has i d say they actually mask it quite well .,taste,0.9,1
what is an east india pale ale . well i guess im about to find out arent i . looking at the label i thought it was a winter seasonal brew red and green . poured a golden amber with a thin head . tasted very acidic to me catsup . compared to most ipas i enjoy . the hops sucked . the balance of malt was off too . i saw some other reviews where they praised the amount and quality of the hops hmmmm i just dont get it . maybe i got a bad batch . i will have to try it again .,taste,0.4,0
served from a bottle to a pint glass . a appearance is like everyone said dark brown not translucent . little to no head small patches on top quickly dissipated . s obvious smells of coffee and an almost cocoa like smell . t taste is excellent in my opinion just the right mix of mocha . m fairly good a little tingle at the end maybe could use a little more carbonation . d drinkibility is pretty good i could drink a few but not all night . i would get this again pretty good porter .,taste,0.9,1
for starters i put a case of this aside at my father s shop and finally realized where i had hid it . i ve been a huge fan of this beer for about years now . appearance amber with a nice frothy head . smell the aroma of this beer is so distinct i could almost just smell it blind and know its nugget nectar . great nose on this beer . taste on the palate definitely notes of caramel subtle citrus and most definitely hops . mouthfeel for an imperial amber exceptionally smooth you can put this stuff down pretty easy for a . abv beer . drinkability dangerous . what else can i say its . and drinks like a domestic . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
the beer looks fine for a cloudy beer . the head was surprising . it formed very quickly and when i set the glass down some actually came out over the brim . it lasted a little while and started to shrink clinging only slightly to the glass . i have drank many different kinds of beers but i m not educated enough on the subject to label the certain things i like and do n t like . i know that this beer s scent is basically the kind i do n t like . the cloudy beers with the yeast in the bottle have a scent and flavour i just do n t enjoy with the odd exception . i had the flavour of this one nearly written off as soon as i smelled it . i gave it the full go though and it s got things in it i like . the banana people talk about is n t overpowering at all . it s just noticeable . that unique hint saves this one just a bit for me . the aftertaste does linger a little long though . i find this beer a bit over carbonated for my liking . while i do n t like most of the taste feel there is something a little smoother to it . perhaps it s a mental thing my mind thinking there s a creamy banana inside . as for drinkability . for me i wo n t drink it again . it might be worth a try if you want something off the beaten path but for my tastebuds it s not something i enjoy .,taste,0.6,1
gorgeous golden amber colour with a fair head . smell i found to be a little metallic but in a good way with some herbiness aswell . taste is great . very herby tempered by some butteriness and a fairly strong alcohol flavour . mouthfeel is quite abrasive probably due to the carbonation and the peppery taste . it is never overpowering though . i find this a very slow beer to drink owing to the intense flavours and aforementioned carbonation . i was pleasantly surprised to find this beer in my local supermarket where the next best beer is probably guiness in cans . maybe someone must have made a mistake when they were ordering the beer . if so i will take advantage of it while it lasts .,taste,0.8,1
ca n t get this beer in australia so i had a friend bring some back from the u.k. . after all the hype i was ready to be very dissapointed but instead i was very pleasantly surprised . a truly nice pilsner worthy of praise . i was however a bit dissapointed in the lack of saaz aroma in comparason to urquel .,taste,0.9,1
i thoght this beer looked interesting . i loved the bottle . it has wonderful designs on it . it reminded me of a pale ale for those people that are kind of put off by the heather ale name . appearance light color . poured from the bottle easy . i tried it in a pint class and there was just a little bit of head . as golden as the beer was i was suprised to see the slightly tan head . smell was very light . there was some fruity tones but nothing that was remarkable . taste slightly bitter sweet . mildly fruity with some grassy flavor . mouthfeel thin with nothing lingering . drinkability easy fraoch is alright but it was a little pricey but it is worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a mini keg into a sa perfect pint glass . appearance is very cloudy copper light orange color with a bit of suspended wheat funk in the glass . finger bone white head reduced to almost nothing in about minutes . very little lacing to speak of . smell is very subtle citrus lemony orange and a bunch of wheat . maybe some fresh baked bread in there as well . nothing too overwhelming . taste is where this beer shines . very crisp and refreshing on a hot degree summer day or any day for that matter . light citrus and a touch of golden honey round out the wheat bready flavor . not too sweet as so many other summer seasonal beers tend to be . mouthfeel is kind of sticky and light at the same time but only at first . after you take a drink and swallow when you breathe in it s gone . overall this is a fine example of a pale wheat . at first i thought that i could session this beer but after consuming a couple bottles with a light lunch way too filling . maybe it s all the wheat bread . . . i would drink this all year round if it were available .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pale yellow with lots of bubbles . succeeded in forming a third inch head that looked very soapy . smell soapy smell . is a b they trying to copy coors light . .leaves a lot to be desired . taste budweiser but with a soapy smell . i ll give taste a as i did for bud but i have to lower the grade on the smell because everytime you try to take a sip you get a wiff of soap . drinkability nothing select about this brew . stick with regular bud if you re a fan of that beer .,taste,0.6,1
ok had heard good things about this stuff though had been frightened to try malt liquor again after many bad bad hangovers when i first came to usa with the bought in the z steel colored can . says extra malted barley and select hops for extra gravity ah well the appearance of this malt liquor when poured into a glass i know its heresy malt liquor is best straight outta da bottle covered in a brown bag is pretty good.nice golden colour there was a massive foamy head for a second or two but it did leave a ring . afraid the smell is horrid.brings back the old english hangovers yuk . taste however is way better than oe i actually tasted some descent malt in here better than many beers that would pretend to look down on this.like other reviewers the taste actually gets a little better when it warms a tad.not like the usual malt liquor.actually its a pretty good taste . i m warming to this beer.also the alcohol warmth actually feels good. mouthfeel is average lager beer though above average malt liquor . for something so strong and a malt liquor this is very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
this was one of the beers sampled from the morrisons store on a recent visit to inverness . i had never tried this before and i was keen to sample this after my mate recommended it . the label described it as a light refreshing ale with a great deal of fruitiness . if ever there was a case for a beer being sued for misleading the customer it is this one . the beer pours a lovely dark colour with a light brown head . the nose is of roasted malts chocolate and burnt caramel not a hint of fruitiness . the maltiness again dominated the taste and the burnt caramel and chocolate continued to make there appearance whilst substituting for the starring fruit . the beer has plenty of body even for the most demanding of beer drinkers however the roasted aftertaste is a bit too much . there is a very burnt smokey taste to this beer which was pleasant at first but approaching the end of the glass i realise the burnt malt and caramel is too strong a taste to even attempt another . worth a try have half pint unless you love the roasted malt and burnt caramel taste .,taste,0.8,1
pours a golden nearly amber color . very very clear with a nice big fluffy white head that leaves a little lacing . really very pretty but a tiny bit darker than the average saison i ve had . the smell is filled with powdery malts a bit of caramelly sweetness a huge bready yeasty smell but it lacks the nice funky twang that i like in a saison . the taste begins very bready filled with malts rasiny tastes some faint sweetness but the heart of the sweetness kicks in later . but first you get a kind of funky drying out with the faintest kind of sourness the kind of cat piss smell people describe in taste also a hint of mintiness . the the sweetness rushes in for the sweetness and really fills the whole thing out . the taste is very complex but it reminds me more of a belgian strong pale the sweetness needs a bit more farmhouse funk to come through . the mouthfeel is nice sweet and chewy sort of . a bit out of place for a saison but nice and full with good crisp carbonation . this one is really an enjoyable drink highly approachable but there s enough alcohol to slow you down .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle with a best by date of oct. poured into a pint glass . about half an inch of tan head on top of a nice burnt orange . much darker than i was expecting for a lager . the smell is fairly sweet reminding me of an amber ale . upon tasting however the amber ale aroma gives way to a somewhat bland flavor . almost reminds me of killians . the drinkability is n t bad i could drink a few of these as it s not too heavy in the mouth or stomach . overall not a bad beer but not one that i d go on a quest to find .,taste,0.4,0
this brew poured a quick dissolving head and left virtually no lacing on the sides of my mug . it has a strong smoky aroma which absolutely turned me off . it had an aftertaste to it . it poured a dark amber color . it has too smoky of a taste for my personal enjoyment . i just could not acquire a taste for this brew .,taste,0.4,0
i am a sucker for terrapin beer . poured a bottle into my trusty pint glass . not any sort of amazing spectacle but looks like the typical wheat beer . no head clear yellow liquid but nice streams of carbonation rising to the occasion . smells like a wheat field light summery scents coming from this one . light crisp flavor wheat notes . this is a perfect summer beer flavor and abv is light enough to session all night . carbonation creates a refreshing mouthfeel . pleasing for sure nice beer for spring summer would buy this again for sure .,taste,0.9,1
had this in the holiday sampler . poured a clear red brown with a finger of eggnog colored head . good lacing and head retention . smells of sweet malt and light hop a little bit of spice . taste is good . light biscuity sweet malt up front mellows into a mildly bitter hop finish . mouthfeel is very fresh and crisp . light bodied and very smooth . carbonation is good . drinkability here is good . not the best vienna but a darn good one .,taste,0.8,1
best by feb. pours dark cherry brown with a finger reddish white head that left some spotted lacing smells of raspberries and much much else but very nice taste is where this beer falls off sour tart musty raspberries that is disgusting a huge let down after the nose mouthfeel is light medium but very forgetful after the bad taste drinkability is bad if the taste is not there why would i want to drink it i only drank oz just so i could finish this review,taste,0.4,0
i had this beer a few days ago . this review is based on the notes that i made during the tasting . the beer is black with a dark brown head . the head built up nicely during the pouring but collapsed soon after to a small solid layer of foam . the first thing that i noticed about the smell were the fruity aromas . then the roasted smokey and chocolate appeared to me . the beer s taste was a combination of malty sweetness and a roasty bitterness . the mouthfeel was thin due to the large amount of carbonation of the beer . in my opinion this beer has too much co .,taste,0.8,1
bought a six pack of these since they were cheap and i was curious . color was dark brown with only a slight head . the aroma was surprising bland and reminded me of a cheap light beer like bud light . there was a slight nuttiness to the scent but nothing too strong . the taste was also dissappointing as it reminded me of a slightly nutty sweet version of a macrobrew . i truly expected more from this beer as a bock . the mouthfeel was fine as it was only there to keep the beer drinkable . i had about five of these in one sitting so they are drinkable however i can not say that i enjoyed any of them . overall i felt this was a truly dissappointing beer from a brewer i hoped was trying to make affordable craft beer . my honest advice is to skip this even if its cheap .,taste,0.3,0
bottle sampled at dld thanks to whoever brought it . poured into a wine glass . a clear medium to light amber body thin fine head . average looking ipa . s primarily fruity tropical hops . some caramel malt and piney bitterness as well . ok but not as amazing as i was expecting . t clean bitter delicious . tons of pine light citrus . no real malt presence . awesome ipa . m medium body moderate carbonation . just fine . o i d heard nothing but the highest of praise for this beer and was expecting great things . while it was indeed a delicious ipa of the highest quality it just did n t quite wow me like i thought it would the aroma was a quite subdued and the smell of a great ipa is my favorite part of it . i d certainly enjoy drinking this one again and i liked it far more than the other lawson s ipas i ve had but i do n t think i ll be going out of my way . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
this beer looks okay . dark in color bubbles rising and all that . i have to say going in i did not realize this was an anheuser busch product . had i known i might not have ordered it . i was at a respectable beer pub and thought wow a dry irish stout sounds good right about now . some roasted malt in the smell not much else to speak of . the taste was okay it has some flavor the malt some coffee and a bit of hops but the thing that killed me was how thin the beer is . i felt like i was having an ale with some dark coloring added . i could not believe that the irish would export something like this . then again this is america . do not be fooled by the name . this beer is not a stout .,taste,0.6,1
enjoying one at the christmas party . poured into a tall glass from the bottle . appearance dark almost coffee with light lacing smell of roast coffee taste of dark roast and chocolate mouth feel and drink ability nice balanced beer . another wonderful beer from the people at magic hat .,taste,0.6,1
sampled from a bottle at the brewery pub in merkendorf in july . i believe this beer is brewed for christmas and easter and perhaps for a summer festival as well . this festbier poured a clear amber red color with light tan foam that settled but clung to the glass in a few places . the smell was very malty with notes of caramel . the taste was malty and lightly sweet with flavors of caramel and brown malts . there was a mild hoppiness beneath the malt and unfortunately a very light taste of diacetyl . the mouthfeel was smooth and creamy and very malty though not overly sweet . the body was medium full with moderate carbonation feel . it was dry overall and the finish was very dry almost astringent . this was a nice festbier despite the unexpected diacetyl .,taste,0.7,1
appearance the head both forms and dissipates very quickly . what starts off as fingers of thickness quickly becomes less than finger deep . the beer itself is a translucent shade of pale gold with something resembling copper giving it a darker tint . lacing is almost nonexistent . smell i detect a lot of corn graininess a fair bit of something metallic and a hint of floral tones . it s a very sharp aroma that does not seem like it would be very palatable . seems more like an american adjunct lager to me . taste the taste matches the nose pretty well . rather than expected hoppiness i detect mainly a metallic corny grain taste . the beer seems to be more balanced towards the malty side of the spectrum . however it s not very good there is n t much to say about a rather cheap flavor . mouthfeel this beer is quite crisp but rough on the tongue in the aftertaste portion . it s not so much a sharp bitterness as it is a product of the metallic character . unlike most beers this one does n t taste any better as it warms . drinkability i think that this beer is fairly thick for its style . thus i would rate the body as medium rather than the expected light or medium light . you could pound these if you choose but serve them very cold to do so . summary i picked up . l of this brew for . at a local liquor store . needless to say you get what you pay for it s a very cheap beer in terms of both cost and quality . i was n t expecting much but it really is n t even remniscient of the style it s supposed to be . only drink these if you plan on serving them very cold . it s better than your standard busch keystone etc. but i would n t start drinking these until i ve had good beers . still beer is beer .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to the lovely folks i met at mr. beery s who traded me this beer for an evo lot . poured into a dogfish head signature snifter . no readable freshness date . a pours a medium dark amber with a inch head that drops down to a inch . eventually has a ring of bubbles with a large cluster of light foam on the surface indicating healthy yeast . halfway decent lacing with coats of bubbles adhering to the glass . s a sweet crisp alcoholic fume comes from the aroma that s typical of most lagers . t much better than it smells . smooth refreshing subdued maltiness as it goes down and leaves a quick hop flash in the aftertaste making the . abv well hidden which can be difficult with a lager . you would almost think it was your typical five percenter . has a bit of caramel sweetness . i could drink these all day and not bat an eye . well done . m very alive for a lager with medium high carbonation and a full body . like it says on the label robust . o very pleasantly surprised with my first randomly selected review . i d never even heard of this brewery before and it s a thumbs up . makes me wonder how much more amazing beer there is out there that i might never have tried . the journey continues .,taste,0.9,1
this was poured from a oz . bomber leaving a inch head that subsided into an inch by halfway down to inch the rest of the way leaving thick lacing all the way . hazy golden orange amber . aroma of pine and more pine slight malt sweetness . taste was exactly like aroma pine and citrus with slightly underrepresented malt backbone but good nonetheless finished with more pine . mouthfeel was full and smooth with thick oily . bitter good taste on tongue and in mouth . drinkability i enjoyed this a very good ipa and one i will get often .,taste,0.8,1
i was n t real impressed by this beer . kind of a bitter aftertaste . nice golden color though very little head . i thought i d like this a little more as brennan s has a great beer selection in their store . i might give it another shot though as my wife did really like it .,taste,0.4,0
pours a light thin straw color with he tiniest bit of an orange hue . thin head and negligible lacig as it goes down . nose is pretty light with wheat but brigs forward some fruity elements . i get a bit of lemon and maybe some tangerine . flavor draws back a bit with some wheat and a bit of hops . some fruity elements remain . mouthfeel is light and crisp . not too much flavor but a nice feel and good drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
there are a group of beers that are often cited as being beers for people that do n t like beer . that wild blue is often cited at the top of this list just goes to show that if you do n t like beer chances are that any beer you ll like wo n t taste like it . wild blue certainly does n t . visually wild blue at least looks the part . it pours a nice two finger purple head and there s abundant lacing as you swill it down . the beer itself is a deep purple brown color . if i were to judge a beer by looks alone you d think that wild blue blueberry lager is a good one . unfortunately for ab taste is ultimately king when it comes to beer . the smell is where you start to detect that there s something wrong . it s very fruity but not in a natural way . if you want to think of an artificially flavored drink kool aid welch s grape juice or generic grape drank you re on the right track . it s not really unpleasant but it really does n t smell natural . it s almost as if ab had brewed regular old macro lager and added artificially flavored blueberry syrup to it . once you start to drink it you know something is wrong . it s drinkable enough i suppose but you have to remind yourself that you re drinking beer at least for as long as it s cold . once it warms up a bit you start to notice the malt liquor like taste but not at all in a good way . it s very sweet and has that artificial blueberry flavor but this is beer in name only . if there s a positive note to add to that it s that it s very hard to believe that this is an abv brew . ultimately all i can say is that i m glad i like beer . if this is the swill non beer drinkers turn to i actually kind of feel sorry for them . if this were marketed as a flavored malt beverage i d probably be a bit less harsh but the fact that ab tries to market this along the lines of a micro brew is insulting at best . there are good examples of fruit beer out there abita purple haze comes to mind a personal favorite but this surely is n t it . if you like real beer i would advise you to steer clear but in the event you like the idea of a brew that comes across like a blueberry soda well you might give it a try with a healthy helping of my pity .,taste,0.3,0
pour bottled marked as vintage to tulip glass . comes out w absolutely no head and hardly any lacings . it s a transparent burnt sienna hue and has no visible carbonation . nose the smell is very light and the beer requires a lot of agitation to bring it out but what does appear is quite pleasant . smells of vanilla cream pears and butterscotch before drinking . after getting this beer in my mouth a sweetcorn aroma came up from the back . mouth bananas and nuts nice and sweet up front upon entry . toffy ish in the back w an excellent balance of sweet and bitter . also although it s not visible in the pour there is a nice amount of carbonation that comes with this beer . it has an excellent long lasting bitterness in the back of the mouth and slight tanginess on the sides of the tongue flavors of malts and cereals . this beer at . abv gives a nice warm alcohol feeling that stayed with me for at least minutes after just one sip . excellent flavor and great mouthfeel from the carbonation and warming alcohol in the mouth throat .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a bomber from nikki s liquors . very attractive bottle design with a witty little blurb on the back looking back on years of stone . i must admit i ve only had a couple stone brews before . still here s to many more . a the color of a nice cola . off white healthy head . this beer has a very nice pour head settles as it should . s i can smell the hops a few feet away . sugary caramel sweetness goes toe to toe with the floral and citrus hops . great depth of aromas . t sweet . piny hops . holy crap . incredible cali hop profile this beer screams california . . this beer made my mouth do a double take . what the f is this . hopped to the extreme . piny citrus hops . incredible malt backbone giving this a dipa barleywine imp . red hybrid flavor . i guess that s what an american strong ale is . f in delicious i will be grabbing more of this asap . this has the hop bite of the best cali dipas matched with the mouthfeel of a cali barleywine . fantastic . m bitter piny hops incredible malt character . this beer has an extreme mouthfeel . not for the light hearted . still goes down smoother than you would think . it smacks the shit out of you and calls you a whore but at least it buys you a nice dinner first . d moderate to low . sippin brew . took me an hour to finish the bomber . this is a strong american strong ale . holy crap . stone went all out on this brew . this beer proves that there s still a lot to come from stone in the future . all hail the . . .,taste,0.9,1
i have had this in two states ny and pa i ve only had this from a bottle . a dark as the night . good amount of head on top but not frothy . s smells like a good stout malt and coffee . t unbelievable taste . exactly as a stout should be . it has a nice roasted coffee blend mixture . m thick . not as thick as i was expecting however so that was a pleasant suprise . d i would hav two at a time max . great for a session beer . and a great reccomendation to any stout lover . i blame canada for this one . and thats a good thing .,taste,1.0,1
this is a totally average beer in almost every way which is to say it s better than many macro lagers and some of it s liquor store neighbors but just as easy to swig . i have to comment on the design . the can is awesome . classic gold black and pumpkin orange with a nice layout of river rapids a giant horseshoe for luck and iconic northwestern evergeens in the back . one of the best can designs out there which is what got my attention in the first place . the color is surprisingly impressive it s a nice bright amber orange with a big fluffy head that drops fast . it looks much better than its piss colored competitors it shares a shelf with . btw it was . for . the smell is pretty blah . slight sugary maltiness but really it smells just like every other cheap beer pabst owns which is to say it s like walking into an old barn full of hay . cereal . actually the scent gets slightly more malty as it warms it s degrees right now and i do n t have the a c on but just barely . the scent has a hint of the heavy sweet air that surrounds the ab brewery in my little town . but even half a mile away the bud plant exhaust is more interesting than this . for all its great color there is not a lot of flavor here . it tastes just like it smells . it s very thin and watery more than i expected from the flavor present . the sweetness lingers on the tongue . it s not as crisp as say budweiser or pabst but i could chug of these just as easily . i m glad to see a classic every man s beer like this coming back even though it s not exactly a standout it s still something different for folks like me who ca n t afford to pay six pack or twelve pack . i could easily confuse this with stag except olympia s a bit thinner . it s like a cheaper slightly watered down michelob not bad at all and more interesting than most other pabst productions .,taste,0.6,1
poured light orange with well over a finger of head . the smell is spectacular fresh citrus pine nuts and hops . considering the over the top good nose i expected the taste to be similar . unfortunately both hop and malt flavors were a bit muted in this offering . in fact i was surprised to see it classified as an ipa both here and at the brewer s website my guess upon tasting it was that it was a solid west coast style apa . either way this was a decent offering but i tend to expect weyerbacher beers to error on the side of excess rather than on the small c conservative side . most hop heads will prefer their double simcoe without a doubt .,taste,0.6,1
here goes my first review . i m a novice when it comes to reviews but far from a novice when it comes to drinking beer . i need to preface by saying i m not a huge fan of ipas . i ve never been too found of extremely hoppy beers . with that said . poured in to a pilsner glass do n t crucify me . a beautiful rich golden bronze color . hundreds of tiny bubbles and a thick white two finger sized head . s a spicy citric hop aroma . hints of grapefruit . very piny scent which struck me the most . t first flavors that come to mind are orange and grapefruit . very bitter hops taste characteristic of ipas . after taste was very bitter with very slight hints of malt . m extremely carbonated full bodied very dry . d very drinkable . alcohol content is masked by the crisp and light characteristic of this beer overall i was impressed by this ipa i found it to be a little better than other ones i have drank . but this beer is just not for my taste . i would recommend to anyone who loves bitter hoppy beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured with a tan head and a little lace head dint last too long . opaque black brown . not a huge aroma tho some chocolate hints of anise flavor is way more bold than the aroma . huge bitter roasty dark fruit hoppy barley wine characteristics fine carbonation thick silky body.boozy . lots of flavor but still balanced . not a session beer tho at all,taste,1.0,1
michelob amber bock in my opinion is the best anheuser busch product . its appearance is that of a rich tasty beer . in fact its rather thin but has an interesting taste almost like caramel or taffy . when choices are between amber bock and other watered down beers amber bock is the choice .,taste,0.6,1
best non mcewans scotch ale wee heavy i have tried and found . this is what the style should taste like . exceptional head foamy and rich . dark sweet strong rich sipper with some caramel molasses vanilla and just a wee bit too much coffee . sweetness is perfect . alcohol level makes it vaporize quickly off the tongue mcewan s leaves a bit more tarry syrup behind which i like . they should really bottle this in some smaller bottles with some plaid on the label because this is the best scotch ale in america by far and i think the best one still available period .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a pint glass . budweiser colored which i suppose is typical with a creamy white cap of head . aroma is grainy and lightly floral with a touch of lemon tartness . flavor is a little less substantial . some sweet bready grains a whisper of citrus and a crisp mineral finish . thin refreshing body perfect on a scalding california summer day .,taste,0.6,1
appears deep chocolate brown with a ring of tan head . the nose has loads of chocolate some roast coffee . it smells silky smooth . the taste differs a bit from the smells where the roast coffee is now up front and the chocolate falls back a bit . it is medium body and pretty smooth though it is a bit watery . it has a small carbonation bite . this beer has some nice elements but overall would n t seek out .,taste,0.6,1
on cask after a vikes games . i m not always a fan of cask pale ale with most of my experience coming from town hall but this was a very solid brew . it was a mostly clear straw yellow with a tall thick white head . the aroma was rich with juicy orange tangerine and grapefruit hops . more herbal hop flavors come out with a bit of bread crust malts in the flavor . very tasty and very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
time for some abyss roulette . one whiff from the bottle and i m a winner . a pitch black with a small caramel brown head true to its name . s chocolate some tobacco and licorice . t dark chocolate and licorice like in the smell with a strong woody taste that was n t present in the aroma . m excellent mouth feel carbonation seems right on . o very tasty beer overall i was personally was n t the biggest fan of the woody flavor but certainly would n t pass it up if offered to me .,taste,0.7,1
the beer had a slight clove note in the nose . i found an odd flavor of melons but enjoyable just surprising . the aftertaste lasted a long time and was enjoyable . overall the beer did n t disappoint was drinkable but not up to the standard of many dopplebocks .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a tulip . wonderful dark amber with very little head . dissipates quickly to a ring around the glass . nice malty smell . i get a little biscuit too . taste is mostly malt with a little caramel and a clean finish . well carbonated . very easy to drink . it would be no problem to sit and work through a few of these .,taste,1.0,1
ccb growler poured into a ccb pint glass . filled on a pours dark brown with a creamy white head that disappears fairly quickly leaving a thing ring around the outside of the glass . s the nose of this beer is raisin dominate with hints of cinnamon chocolate and nuts . pretty much like you d want oatmeal raisin cookies to smell like . t follows the nose nicely . this beer is quite full flavored without being super sweet especially for a cookie themed brew . you can taste each part raisins oatmeal cinnamon and hint of chocolate . m i d like for this one to be a little less carbonated . does n t really mess with the flavor profile but it may be a personal preference more than anything else . o a really nice brown ale and unique too . ccb is really good at these maduro variants and this one may be the best . definitely worth trying any time you get the chance .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color with nice enough fluffy white head . head retention is on the low side leaving a thin lace . medium to large bubbles streaming up through the beer . fairly high carbonation . tough to describe the aroma . pretty light but similair to most macro lagers . slightly buttery diacetyl . no noticeable malt hop presence . taste brings more of the same . very light . again imagine any macro and thin it out with rice . if that wasnt the whole idea the score wouldnt be nearly as high . mouthfeel is as expected pretty light . drinkability . well this isnt quite my cup of tea uh beer . probably ok for a rice lager but i wouldnt be looking for this again .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a tulip . pours a nice glowing golden orange with a good bit of haze . a vigorous pour yields about two fingers of fluffy soft white head that leaves a little lacing . hmmm the aroma leads to me believe i will not like this beer . very spicy pepper and clove tons of ginger and an overwhelming yeast smell . too spiced way too spiced . yep . taste follows the nose . spice . gross . i hate over spiced beers . that s all i taste . pepper . coriander . ginger . it s like a douchebag of a wit made babies with a cracked out hooker of a saison . then the resulting crack baby took steroids and broke the spice rack that became stuck to it s roided out sweaty brow then i licked the forehead . voila . . pangaea . . oh yea there is some cracker like malt and a belgian yeasty spice mixed in as well . wonderful . medium bodied good carb . i have strongly disliked every dogfish head beer i have tried and it s my dumbass fault for buying this one . idiot .,taste,0.2,0
wow what a beer . have joey at south bay to thank for this one . on a recent trip he pulled this out of his cellar and tossed it in as a freebie . it is a bottling that joey says he has aged for the last years . a pours a rich golden color . as you would expect of a beer this strong the head foams up very slightly and disappears in an instant . there s a tinge of auburn here that is the first of many reminders of a whisky not a beer . s whoa . not as pungent as i might expect for a abv but this is definitely not your run of the mill ale . something like anise or licorice under there as well but not a lot of fruitiness . t good grief . it makes my lips tingle at the first touch . instantly recalls the first time i tried whisky . there s a sublime alcohol burn on the tongue but it melds quickly into an amazing finish . creamy butterscotch caramel the initial slap in the face alcohol turns into almost candy . m the tingling bite is mellowed nicely by the smooth finish . d closer as i mentioned to a whisky than a beer . it s amazingly smooth but so powerful . even though half a glass is a treat putting away more would be a chore .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a goblet out of ml belgian style bottle . poured a nice initial head that left pretty quickly . the color is almost completely black with an off white head . nice lacing . the smell is mostly the belgian yeast esters banana clove maybe a little dried fruit . somewhat of a flowery smell off the pour . the taste is somewhat malty with some very nice belgian yeast going on perhaps some dried fruit dates prunes . finishes a little dry with a very nice fruity after taste . the only thing that could have been a little better with this one was that it was slightly watery and maybe even a little over carbonated but i defiantely enjoyed it as well as all the other unibroue beers ive tried . definately some very quality belgian style beer and this one is definately worth checking out exspecially if you want a nice belgian with a little less alchol .,taste,0.9,1
outstanding stout here . makes a perfect dessert beer . a pours like motor oil a thick inky blackness with zero light penetration . creamy one finger head slowly fades to a thick cap of dense foam . a ring of lacing coats the glass well . s the richness of rum freshly ground coffee dark fruit such as raisins caramelized burnt sugar molasses and a noticeable but not overpowering alcoholic astringency . t initially sweet and fronted by caramel with raisins roasted coffee and dark chocolate coming through mid palate . a notable alcoholic presence throughout . finishes with an interesting contrast between sweet and bitter with a swallow of roasted coffee chocolate and just the right touch of alcoholic prickliness . mild to moderate bitterness lingers on the tongue demanding another sip to bring back the sweet burnt sugar molasses flavors . m pretty close to perfect . thick oily slick and moderately carbonated . finishes creamy and sinks right to the pit of your stomach . d dangerously drinkable at . . i d have zero problem making a slow steady evening of enjoying a few of these but at for a six pack my wallet knows better . i m going to try cellaring four bottles but it ll be awfully tough waiting to taste them .,taste,1.0,1
am i drinking pliny . i had one fresh lady night and seriously i can not tell the difference . i m having this on tap at blind tiger . thank you alan for hooking this up . the muddy and hazy light orange appearance bears a brilliant head that dissipates but sustains well and leaves lacing all over the glass . the smell is citrus hops and sweet malts to balance no alcohol . you know this is a hop bomb before sipping and you know it s gon na be great . the taste is brilliant . appearance is really the only difference from pliny and i have to wager that in representing the east coast i d put this up before any others . i lack the vocabulary but the balance is this beer s strength and it s so freakin harmonious . i could drink this all the time any day and i love how it feels goij down . abner all the way . h f all the way . hype machine . validated .,taste,1.0,1
got this in a winter variety pack . poured from a bottle into a pint glass . pours out a reddish brown color with plentiful carbonation . small head with almost no retention and does n t really leave much lacing behind it . the aroma is almost non existent . a little malt but that s all . the flavor is mostly malt with some spice flavors in there . the malt comes first and some spice towards the tail end . overall its a little thin on flavor on mouthfeel . its pretty drinkable though due to the thinness . overall this beer is kind of unremarkable . i expected something better than this but it kinda let me down . boston lager is a good deal better .,taste,0.6,1
deep brown color where light can pass . there was no head or lace on the glass . nearly no smell even after drinking some and stirring the remaining contents . the flavor is like a cross between a brown ale and a porter . perhaps it was my imagination but i detected a little bit of coconut in the background i m not sure if i would have noticed with out the prompting . my largest complaint with all of southend s beers is that they come across as watery this is no exception . the carbonation is finer so that s an improvement . the swallow has enough hop to give this beer good balance and complexity .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at the spring house taproom . dark camel head with excellent retention and thick rings of lace sit on a dark cocoa brown body . aroma is dry peanut butter exceptionally nutty with mild dark chocolate . first let this and or the peppermint chocolate stout warm up before consuming . flavor has minimal trace of sweetness instead focusing on the peanut butter and has an oily dry peanut aftertaste . dark chocolate and mild roast coffee flavors complement the peanut butter but the pb is the focus . medium body exceptionally smooth and light carbonation no alcohol presence . well this is as advertised . my birthday cake is annually chocolate with peanut butter icing so i m predisposed to liking this and am exceptionally happy to find this leaning more heavily on the pb than chocolate . a novelty to some degree but seek this out if the combination sounds good to you .,taste,0.8,1
appearance dark amber color with a tannish offwhite head . the head was abundant exploding into the glass and settled to about finger thickness never getting smaller . smell a mix of malty goodness some light hoppage and poorly made gravy . gravy . yes gravy . it took over the taste at times but at others it was n t very apparent . i thought it might be the glass so i switched glasses . i thought it might be where i was drinking it so i moved outside . the gravy followed . taste the gravy from the smell came back to the taste too . this time however there was a nice intense hop taste . more intense than i expected for a bock but still german tasting . mouthfeel the beer had a great alcoholic zing to it and the body was perfect for a bock not to heavy not to light somewhere in the middle and smooth . however it was interrupted by overcarbonation that never ceased . the bubbles were a nuisance to a nice mouthfeel . drinkability despite the poor taste and the awkward mouthfeel it was actually pretty easy to down . i would n t want it again but there are other bocks that just do n t sit as well flowing down the palate .,taste,0.3,0
a poured a light golden color with a minimal fizzy head . s smells as you would expect it to rice wheat and some feint floral hops . t m taste is about the same as the nose . lots of grain biscuit and a touch of sweetness in the finish . the mouthfeel is nice and light with a nice crisp and clean finish . lots of carbonation as well . d obviously this is not a craft brew that s going to blow your mind . however it s extremely drinkable and i would take it over almost any other macro light beer in an instant especially if i m drinking in a social setting and maybe looking to keep a good buzz going .,taste,0.6,1
appearance a dark amber color with a nice tight foam head smell smell was absolutely spot on . the smell was a great preview of was what to come . you could pick out the roasted grain but sweetness and alcohol aromas came through too . taste very good . one of my favorite beers of mouthfeel smooth and sweet . definitely finishes like a high gravity . by that i mean . high alcohol . drinkability oh yeah . if you have n t tasted it . get out there and do so .,taste,1.0,1
pours dark black like motor oil and lets no light pass through . has a small tan foamy head . the smell is of dark chocolate molasses alcohol raisins and coffee . same for the taste . the taste has a nice balance between coffee bitterness and sweetness from the malt . the two strongest flavors are the coffee and the chocolate . medium bodied light carbonation and very drinkable . i could drink this again and again .,taste,1.0,1
a a simple looking clear yellow beer with little to no head that left no lacing . s smells like an aal really there is nothing going on here . some sweet corn malt . t actually this tastes quite a bit like water very little taste at all . some sweetness that s about it . m weak watery light . d can session this but you do n t want to it s just not a good beer .,taste,0.3,0
i soon as i heard of this beer s existence i knew i had to find it . so in celebration of baseball s opening day i knew i had to crack this one open . appearance poured into a oz weizen glass . the color of this is amazing . an odd rainbow of deep ruby red to pale amber . a huge frothy white head sits atop and holds strong . lacing is excellent . a picture perfect beer . smell aroma is not very strong but has so many smells . in no particular order wheat berries wine spicy hops yeast you name it . nice but very mild . taste starts with a heavy alcoholy wine bite with a nice wheat beer backing it . oak lurks in the background . the finish is very dry but a nice sweetness from the wheat quickly joins it . the wit portion of this would make a nice beer on it s own but the barrel aging adds a whole new dimension to this that makes it great . my only complaint is that this tastes like a beer and then some . mouthfeel surprisingly thick bodied and very creamy . the alcohol gives it quite a bite but the creaminess of the wheat provides nice counterbalance . drinkability again suffers from the alcohol . but even though this is a massive bottle of beer i know i ll be able to take of it this afternoon . how can i not with a beer this good . dogfish head delivers again . if you can get your hands on this by all means give it a try . it s such an innovative and unique beer . i m really happy i got to try this .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the orchard parade hotel in singapore . pours a cloudy pale yellow white with a large white head and good lacing . smell is of wheat and citrus . taste is as it smells wheat and lemon . overall an average brew a little too much on the lemon side for me .,taste,0.4,0
appearance gt tootsie roll brown vanilla head which dissipated . lively . good lacing . smell gt slightly sour with notes of chocolate and toast . taste gt true to its style . perfect finish . pretty well balanced . mouthfeel gt effervescent . small bubbles . not too shabby . drinkability gt not my fave porter and not my fave beer from beach chalet . but all in all its not bad and i d drink it anyday over fruit beers .,taste,0.8,1
i ve been hearing a lot about this beer around town tons of advertising . my wife picked up a pack and we split a bottle tonight . looked decent enough but the nose and then the taste was pretty bad . tastes like miller or any other macro brew . if anyone wants the other bottles let me know .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bomber into a tulip glass . bright orange copper color with a thick head that quickly receded to about half a finger . smells sweet and fruity but when swirled a smell like overripe tropical fruit comes out which does indeed smell a little like vomit . thankfully the taste does not follow the unpleasant part of the nose . fruity floral and an overall delicious ale . good carbonation really makes this a refreshing drink . i did let the beer sit for about minutes to see if any new tastes or smells else came out of it as it warmed . no new tastes or smells came out and the carbonation that brought life to this beer was nearly gone . should n t have waited . incredibly refreshing no noticeable alcohol taste but it certainly tastes like a beer unlike some fruit beers .,taste,0.8,1
virtually black bodied with merely a glint of magenta on the edge when it is held to a light . the head is low and tan receding moderately but lacing well . roast and cocoa hit the nose first then it grows sweeter with anise fudge and vanilla . toasted coconut can be teased out but does n t jump into the nostrils . the taste closely follows the nose but seems significantly amplified . a spot of roast up front then it cycles through stages of chocolates cocoa powder dark chocolate milk chocolate fudge . vanilla makes a marked impression as does its namesake coconut . toasty and pulpy . it lacks any real hop contribution . the finish is long as it ventures from sweet back to dry cocoa nibs and hints of roast and smoke with the toasted coconut still in tow . full bodied with a low level steady carbonation . it drinks a good deal bigger than it is but not in a detrimental sense . though it might be a bit much for session drinking and i do n t really think that s the intent anyway . it balances it s dry smoky roasty toasty quality against it s robust sweetness then adds a layer of coconut . i was excited to try this and the result surpassed my expectations by a wide margin . this is no mere gimmick it s a damn nice porter .,taste,1.0,1
poured from the can into a snifter glass . a very light coffee colored tan head with tiny bubbles is formed with lots of uniform character . lots of tiny spotted lacing and legs really impressive for such a light abv here where did these legs come from . body color is a real nice dark brown but there are hints of red this is almost garnet colored it s red . i am going to have to rate this really high on appearance . ok smell is off . this is sour a little burnt and maybe even vegetative with a faint roast . it s not too bad but it s very weird and hard to pinpoint what this is i am smelling exactly dare i say veggies . i am talking boiled brussel sprouts . on a stout . you ca n t be serious . man that s exactly what it smells like to me . it s not pleasant god i grew up with that awful brussel sprout smell in my house just wrong . the palate brings a light bodied coffee and char roasting character to the front . extremely burnt tasting . mouthfeel is about down the middle for this style although it does n t seem to make things better with it s slightly wet feel . lots of char here and sense of burnt embers . a good warming sensation lots of burnt burnt grain . hop finish of some bitter grapefruit on the end . overall this thing is just not doing it for me it s a mess with some chaotic if not fun palate but it just smells awful . ca n t dig it can drink it and get passed it but never again . wow i am really disappointed have to be honest . i need some cadillac mountain sierra nevada stout obsidian . seriously . it looks like i am in the minority but that s ok. perhaps i can share trade this with someone else who will enjoy it at least that would make me happy cause drinking and smelling this sure wont .,taste,0.7,1
during my time at the bierkeller in porto alegre the owner showed me around the place and some of the brazilian beers they had in stock . she pointed out this beer and added it was muito lupulo very hoppy . that got my attention so i took it to go . now i ge to enjoy this in the comfort of my friend s house here in so leopoldo . on to the beer the head is creamy and a finger thick on top this pretty semi hazy yellowish gold colored beer . good head retention and good creamy lacing . the hoppiness in the aroma is fresh and juicy . honey bread creeps out of the aroma too . taste . oh yeah the co owner of the bierkeller was right . this does have a good hoppy flavor . a somewhat spicy hoppiness . very hoppy but not overkill . it s breadyand biscuity too but yeah those hops . taste so good and feel so good . floral baby . with a faint passionfruit and tropical flavor . the oily texture is welcomed on my palate and the process can repeat itself over and over without getting too old . what a surprise from bamberg . .cervejaria that is . this is one of the best pilsners i ve ever tasted and one of the hoppiest pilsners too . if you re a fan of pilsners this is one that s worth seeking out . thank you bierkeller for showing me this beer .,taste,1.0,1
a nice reddish amber with a foamy white head . s slightly sweet malts and light piney flowery hops balance quite nicely . t taste leads with lightly sweet malt followed up by a nice dose of piney hops not overpowering nicely balanced . m nice smooth medium body . d this is a nicely balanced very drinkable beer .,taste,0.9,1
what a fantastic pick up . got a sixer of this today and boy was i surprised . poured strong with a fantastic head it did however disappear fairly quick for me but maybe my pour was off or the glass may have been off . the body was deep reddish brown with a nice tan head . smells of grain roasted malt barley with cocoa ish scents up front but not lingering . taste was very nicely rounded with some roasted and burnt in a good way malt sweetness up front and it s rounded out with a sort of limey taste afterwards maybe black cherry as well . mouthfeel for me was a little thin could ve used a little more heft in it . this beer was fantastic and it s one of those beers you can have a ton of and still feel good about having another . i have found my new sam adams favorite . move over winter lager . you have been replaced and i ll never return . black lager is my new favorite brew from the boston beer company . song listened to whilst enjoying this beer such a little thing makes such a big difference morrissey off the bona drag lp .,taste,1.0,1
enjoyed in a pint glass a pours a nice red color that is perfectly clear and has a ton of carbonation bubbles pours with a finger of creamy light brown colored head that dissipates rapidly and leaves spotty lacing around the glass s umm pretty interesting scent here im picking up fresh meats ham maybe . and something deep like molasses and deep malts also a slight alcohol tinge t musty taste begins with malts then moves into an odd musty taste that really just is n t the best actually left and alcohol tinge in my nose which was odd kind of tastes like a tree not woody like other beers but for some reason it is definitely reminding me of a tree in a not so pleasant way m medium carbonation leaves an actually pleasant silky feeling on the mouth kind of sticky and the alcohol tinge is only slight brief and in the nose o the best parts about this beer were the parts that i put a little else stock in scent and taste were just off putting and unpleasant not the best one from ithaca actually the worst one ive had from them,taste,0.4,0
this brew pours into the glass with a light brown body however there is not much of a head when poured and it lacks lacing . the aroma is slightly sweet and fruity with yeasty notes . the flavor is slightly sweet and fruity with notes of yeast . meidum bodied and slightly dry .,taste,0.7,1
dark brown color . medium head . aroma is chocolate malts and sweet . a light bodied porter . malts are chocolate coffee and sweet . hops are piney and spicy . well balanced . very choclately . finish is more coffee than chocolate . finishes a little light for a porter but still tasty and very drinkable . mouthfeel is full . finish is clean . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,taste,0.8,1
enjoyed at cafe golem amsterdam out of a cl bottle . pours a hazy burnt orange with ample head that slowly drops to about an inch . aroma of baked apples and caramel . the initial taste of bitter hops on the tip of your tongue and then washed over by a fruity sweetness the rest of the way . tastes of plums and baked apples . heavy carbonation lingers in your mouth like sparkling water or sprite . the alcohol is well masked combined with the heavy carbonation makes me want to drink this faster than i should . of all the amsterdam brewed ales i tried this one is tops . too bad i could not find this one in any of the bottle shops .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
pours a crystal clear golden color with an average white head that dissipated fairly quick left some spot lacing . the aroma is faint some grain and very light grassy hop smell . pale malt taste with a hint of hops not much lemon flavor which in my opinion is good . a very light and crisp mouthfeel very much like a lager . this is a very drinkable beer could kill the sixer quickly . not much in taste but quite crisp and refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
appearance the black could not be more pitch in this body if it tried . the khaki colored head is thick at least two and a half fingers and man is it creamy . definite rings of lacing on the side of the pint glass . glorious . smell i am certainly disappointed by the lack of anything on the nose . there are some toasted malts also some dark chocolate even a little bit of coffee but way too subtle . taste yep . exactly what i want a sweet stout to be . first there is the smokey toffee malts that set up the stout experience . then from the middle of the mouth to the finish there are definite notes of semi sweet chocolate and cocoa powder mixed with caramel malt . as the flavor degrades a sweetness from the bread biscuit malt takes over . absolutely no bitterness or hop flavors . delicious . mouth feel okay not exactly chewy but it is still a medium to full mouth feel . maybe that is not such a bad thing because it encourages more drinks allowing more of that beer to get in my belly . overall the taste on this sweet stout is spot on . i really believe that the taste should serve as a bench mark for this kind of beer . it is unfortunate that the nose lacks what the palate gets . also the mouth feel could use some fine tuning . other than that feel lucky to be able to try such a wonderful beer . and one more thing let this baby warm to almost room temperature . you will not regret it .,taste,1.0,1
any new dfh bomber is a friend of mine . lets give it a go . poured from a oz bottle into my dfh signature glass . appearance poured a deep motor oil black with a beautiful tan head . excellent lacing around the glass almost like soap . head retention is perfect sticking to nearly every ounce of the glass . perfect . smell up front i get alot of ripe esters and dark fruit followed by some traditional stout properties like coffee and some darker chocolate . a real pungent espresso bean aroma comes through as well with a bit of residual nut like aromas . alot going on in this nose but it all seems to flow nicely . taste wow what an excellent stout . first i get a huge dose of coffee and some toasted nut from the malt . malt spice is evident and evens out nicely by a big layer of honey in the middle . this is almost like drinking a worther s caramel candy doused in gevalia coffee strong and sweet . the finish consists of a very odd flavoring might be the gheso root . and some toffee . mouthfeel thick and viscous on the tongue this one sits firmly without getting wet . carbonation is minimal but spot on for this beer . a tiny bit of bittering leaves the mouth wanting more . drinkability if dfh was smart they d throw this recipe into some oz bottles stick it in a pack and make this their flagship stout . alcohol is nicely hidden in this stout the flavors blend perfectly in the taste with the hint of honey really showing off some juice against the strong espresso coffee flavors . another home run for the dfh family and a stout i will be seeking out again and again .,taste,1.0,1
poured into room temp tulip glass . a deep amber in color . two inch thick off white head dissipates very slowly . good lacing . never quite loses it s head . s slightly sour aroma . malty sweetness . very subdued . aromas get stronger as the beer warms . t very big . hits the back of the throat . very malty with a bitter backend . sweet with a bitter that is not from hops . bitterness hangs around in the mouth and throat for long after . m very carbonated . keeps the saliva flowing . kind of thick . d definitely not a gulper . slow drinker . have early in the night . one would be enough . i m a big bell s fan but i do n t think this is one of their best . slightly above average representation of style .,taste,0.6,1
can to pint nonic pint glass . a pours about fingers of pure white foamy head off a very aggressive pour . only a few streams of co bubbles very dead looking . super clear and a very very pale straw gold . s not much to this except a very one dimensional grain corn aroma . no hops at all . t the flavor actually is n t that bad for the style . lots of corny grainy goodness i suppose . m very light with a dry finish . o this is a straight up aal . this is an alright beer that would probably taste its best after mowing or when out disc golfing when no craft in cans are at my disposal . rating this to style its my nd choice of aals next to pbr .,taste,0.6,1
served in a bottle poured into a pint glass . a brown copper coloring with more than a finger s width of head . s has a hoppy scent . kind of sweet . has a light hint of malts as well . t great balance of hops and malts . a few spices also give this beer a kick . m excellent carbonation . not too bitter but it does have a little bit of a bite at the end . d hoppy but still fairly drinkable . you should be able to have a few of these in a sitting . overall one of the best winter warmer s around . a must have around this time of year . highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber from martignetti s appearance very light golden with great carbonation and very respectable lacing . semi transparent . smell pleasant aroma lots of spice and fruit apples and pears can detect noticable hops present . great overall scent . taste strange smokiness to the flavor that i m not used to seeing in apas . feels like there s some other unique components that i ca n t really place my finger on . even though it s foreign now i think i could quickly get used to this beer . i like the upfront taste but it quickly wans away and leaves a more banal mid to aftertaste . very light and easy to drink but not watery . i think that s the best feature of this beer . overall if you re trying to convert someone from cheap american swill to great quality brews then i think this is a perfect transition beer as it retains some of the lightness and smooth easy drinking features of bud miller coors but also adds a lot of flavors not found in that junk . not as good as their lost sailor ipa but still very respectible and one i d go back to again . great for a hot day and very thirst quenching . berkshire certainly makes some highly drinkable beer . great job guys .,taste,0.7,1
this is a good tasting pils but that s the only thing that is above average . the taste is exactly what a pilsiner should be . the right amount of hops and bitterness . but not the right amount of aroma . i like more stink . the beer is well crafted and has not problems but i will avoid it in the future .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz . bottle into bruery snifter into the sink . pour is copper with some off white head . the nose is bready malt yeast with big perfume and grassy hops . does not smell very good actually . the taste is . not good . again perfumy acidic grassy herbal flowery bready and all coming together in a poor way . the hoppiness is harsh but not in a good way . there is an off flavor that i am not ciceroney enough to identify vegetal . . mouthfeel is mostly fine . carbonation is good body is ok. not an easy drinker for a pale ale which is all wrong . overall had maybe of a bottle then moved on .,taste,0.4,0
label says brewed specially for sam s wine in chicago . burnt toffee burnt caramel burnt currents burnt roasted malt burnt or blackened grain cream espresso . hints of leather and tobacco . tastes like it was brewed with lots of l very very dark crystal malt as well as roasted malt and grain . harsh at times but not acrid . demanding complex wonderful . a stiff drink a sipper . lingering burnt bitterness which melds with hops bitterness . no tawny port character as was advertised by sam s wine . maybe with some aging though . at . a fantastic deal for the price considering the typical price of a bomber of super premium beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a rich amber with a faint red hue . decent sized light bubbly head that recedes leaving thin sticky lacing . whole bunch of visible carbonation . smells sugary almost candy like . small amount of alcohol detected as well . some slightly fruity notes detected under all that sweet sweet beet sugar . tastes of dark malts right away not burnt but nice smooth and mildly rich . there is a heavy push of sugar as well not over the top sweet but very complimentary to the taste . there is almost no bitterness but there is just a shred of heat in the aftertaste . mouthfeel reminds me of flat soda . thin and very little carbonation this is not a bad thing but just caught me off guard a tad . drinkability is not great but not bad . the abv is n t too high so a couple could be in order . that being said i wish that i had more than one .,taste,0.8,1
dark gold slightly hazy body with a thin head and no lacing . seems a little dark and hazy for the style making it look like a much heavier beer which would not be very appetizing to me on a hot pale lager type of day . aroma is fresh clean malt until you stir it up . a huge hop wallop hits you then way too high for the style . good smelling just out of whack for what it s labeled . initial perfect thin malt flavor gives way to a hugely bitter metallic aftertaste from the hops . mouthfeel is light thin very carbonated and drying . i know rogue s thing is hopping up beers but in this style it does n t work . not everything has to have a hop forefront . that being said tasting it blindly without knowing what it was i would say it is a very tasty beer light and hoppy . definitely highly drinkable for a hophead like myself . i had to ding it a bit for not being within the guidelines though .,taste,0.6,1
poured a light golden straw with a nice white cap of head . fell to a small collar and actually left more sticky lacing than expected . smells fainty of a grainy malt not much else . taste follows through with a semi dry adjuncty malt . brush of indescript hops to ballance out . watery . thin bodied average carbonation . drinkable yes tasty no . will i drink bud again i am sure . will i be happy about it of course not . oh well . all hail the king .,taste,0.4,0
ca n t add much to nearly reviews can i . pours one finger head usual black n tan . aromas of chocolate brown sugar . taste of brown sugar caramel toffee all light n delicate oats on back palate . light in mouth . a real find gets better each sip .,taste,1.0,1
a upon pourning i was impressed with the coloring which is orange reddish brown . this was the only thing i really liked about it as there was virtually no head and what did appear quickly fizzes out to a very thin ring around the glass . there is also no lacing to speak of . the name of the beer and labeling is quite unique and i like that so this area receives moderate marks . s the aromas are quite light which i guess should be expected with this style . there is a dominant malt smell with toffee and molasses notes . i also detected a faint undernote of bananas which i enjoyed . still lots to smell here as opposed to the lagers that this is made to compete against . t lots of assertive malts here and other than the aforementioned toffee and molasses notes there is n t much else here to describe . the finish lends a mild hop bitterness that does n t really hang around on the palate . rather a simple tasting ale but it s not bad . m this is rather light which i m not used to in an ale . it is however refreshing with the heavier carbonation and the flavors just kind of roll through the palate and then are gone . d i gave this area full marks b c this is meant to be a competitor to a lager but with a little more and i think that it does the job . i d be perfectly happy to enjoy this particular beer throughout an evening with friends and think it s a nice crisp ale . would do the job after a hard days work and could even make a nice after dinner beer with the sweeter flavors .,taste,0.6,1
tried this one a couple years back in its previous incarnation the swing top but never reviewed hmm . odd this round comes in a oz . bottle sent by pabs and poured to a pint glass . spent a few minutes outside the fridge before pouring non dated label . a deep dark ebony though a shade shy of true blackness . solid head of the lightest tan very respectable longevity . broad bands of the finest cream great stickability . all you could ask for in a porter looks wise . s as much as i let this warm the nose really never developed whatsoever . a modest sweetness and cocoa darkness something dry and breadcrust like . am a bit disappointed . t oh wow whatever the lack of aroma hid is more than made up for with taste . huge . rich chocolate and an underlying dark fruit . dirty earthiness adds to the fudge a gritty grainy sweetness accentuated by malted milk balls . a chalkier drier finish . robust and impressive . m smooth and medium heavy build . a fine prickle and a little on the warm boozy side but no complaints . d not sure whether this should have come from a pint or a snifter . a hefty taste feel and an fairly weighty alcoholic girth lead me to think this worthy of the latter . a well done brew by the folks at thomas hooker really worthy of seeking .,taste,0.9,1
appearance translucent brown body thin tan head that dissipates quickly and leaves no lacing . some bubbles from bottom of glass . smell malty and nutty slightly astringent . some hints of barley and wheat . taste not a lot actually . a bit of malt up front and a dry finish and vaguely unpleasant aftertaste . just not a lot here . mouthfeel fairly thin but not badly so . drinkability not a great beer or even a very good beer but certainly drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
a clear very dark slightly reddish belgian winter ale with a large rocky as well as creamy tan head . it has a very strong sweet malty smell . the first thing i taste is a pepperiness followed by a mild sweet malt along with a mild sense of spice . in the back roof of my mouth there is a very slight bitterness and it finishes again with a pepperiness and i am aware of the alcohol in it . this beer has a slightly heavier firmness in my mouth almost winelike in body . overall a very nice winter belgian ale . source great beers of belgium,taste,0.9,1
a a golden orange with a slight inch of foam at top also leaves laces around the glass . s citrusy hops with slight hint of malts . t a true beer the hops and malts both combine to give a very fruity taste . really enjoyable . m i enjoy this beer very much because of the low body and very little bitterness for an ipa . d definitely a beer that can be drunk on the regular . i will always want this ipa before others if it is available .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a light mahogany with lovely tiny bottle conditioned bubbles and fluffy head . s sweet raisins fig plums . belgian yeast aromas with a bit of alcohol . t not as nearly full flavored as the aromas suggested it would be . i commented to my friend that the beer seemed so subtle that it came across as tasteless . let it sit awhile to let the temperature come up . the beer was at it s best after sitting around and hitting warmer temps . flavors of plums raisins and esters starting becoming much more lively . m very nice . tounge prickling carbonation with an appropriate body of not too thin yet not too large for the style d very drinkable . altough a tad sweet the sweetness does n t stick around too much to make it unrefreshing . not my favorite la offering but la is certainly one of my favorite breweries .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a surly pint glass . a healthy pour yields an upward cascading . finger head that my glass ca n t contain . oops . head is a creamsicle color and super frothy with repectable retention . beer is a clear reddish mahogany that reveals little carbonation . lacing is real messy here with no real pattern but quite a bit of cling . s piney hops and sour orange . nose here is not robust by any means and it takes a couple of nose dips to really get a feel for the simple aroma present . t opens with a piney hop bite that slowly dissipates replaced by a orangy sweet sourness with nice full malt overtones . quite a warming beer here . a brown sugar rich hoppiness appears again towards the end that slowly fades into an easy finish that creates a lingering citrus bitterness . m light bodied semi coarse with just the right amount of carbonation . watery in the mouth with a surprisingly sticky finish given the overall feel . d a highly drinkable ipa that has good balance . aroma could use some work but the overall taste and feel is really quite good here . well worth revisiting and luckily its pretty readily available . truly one of the benchmark ipas out there .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed bottle st release pours a non turbid golden brown color body . big foamy off white head good sized bubbles good lacing very lasting . hoppy aroma grapefruit earthy citrus . not overwhelming . earthy musty some fruitiness too . somewhat creamy mouthfeel . some citrus bitterness but subtle some spiciness . i was expecting an ipa bit this is good more of an apa . pretty light tasting .,taste,0.8,1
actually labelled uinta brewing company th anniversary barley wine . pours out to a clear deep brown garnet color forming a thin dark beige head with poor retention and lacing despite a vigorous pour . aroma is intensely hoppy with a very piney aroma a peculiar sand dust aroma maybe all that sand in utah has worked itself into a utah themed brew . and toffeeish amber malts . taste is very acidic like spit up with sticky amber malts buried hidden somewhere in there . mouthfeel is very cloying with a firm body and medium carbonation . alcohol is not very noticeable in taste but certainly is in the buzz it packs . not very good stuff . horribly unbalanced and an absolute embarrassment to the style .,taste,0.3,0
p . oz bottle attractive white label with gold printing and gold foil neck daycode stamp . a opaque black to the eye with thumb of medium tan head low retention sticky lacing . s hint of mocha coffee dark dried fruit and rubberbands . t semi malty molasses at first then the dry . abv and bitterness catch up . if you like to drink prune plum and raisin juice this is your beer lol m smooth and creamy lower carbonation . d if you can fathom the abv flavor i guess it makes a nice sipper . i deff wouldnt crack a second one the same day . would be dissapointed if this were a dessert beer or night cap.,taste,0.4,0
deep transparent mahogany body . clarity is remarkable for a beer this dark . reverse cascading head is attractvi e but far too short lived . sweet aroma of dark fruit tangerines and brown sugar smells almost like an old ale . in fact very little barrel aged characteristics come through on the nose . black cherry comes up on the back end like a sucker punch . huh . apricots and strawberries kissed with honey form an interesting and appetizing intro to this beer . malt sweetness shows very little hop influence but the barrel aging seems to have imparted a rye like bitterness . smokiness rises up toward the back end with hints of vanilla and wood . body is thick but far from syrupy . finish is dry as one might expect from a barrel aged brew . although the drinkability score might seem less than stellar i m yet to find a barrel aged brew that is sessionable . this is a remarkable example of what the barrel treatment can do for a beer and stands in stark contrast to a mistake like say imperial brown goose . that was a style christmas ale that did n t have the fortitude to stand up to the treatment . this scotch ale presumably dirty bastard beer had what it takes to deliver the goods . really good bottled version of a barrel aged beer .,taste,1.0,1
ellie s poured a great brown color not too dark but certainly a brown ale . the head was off white and hung on throughout the entire glass . the smell was that of an english brown ale very malty but well balanced with hop bitterness . the roasted and chocolate undertones were very enjoyable and the aftertaste was reminiscent of a great cup of coffee . not too overpowering but definitely enjoyable the medium bodied brown ale went down smooth and was very satisfying .,taste,1.0,1
golden straw pour with a full finger of head that camps out for quite a while . smell is lemon zest straw clove and bits of spicy and citrus hops . bold for the style and quite pleasant . taste is a bit more grainy and earthy that the nose would have indicated . i m not able to pick out the particular styles of hops but definitely recognize them as being german . very grassy and herbal some faint clove like flavors still present very subtle but flavorful . the mouthfeel is quite good for the style . the carbonation levels are high but they are so soft it actually makes the beer feel nearly full bodied even though it is probably much closer to medium light . probably the best mouthfeel i ve felt on a beer this low in abv . definitely a great session beer very well crafted,taste,0.7,1
appeared very dark almost black . smelled like semi burnt weak coffee and the taste was much the same . i could not fish out any other flavors besides the burnt coffee flavor and i may as well have been drinking coffee . i have enjoyed coffee stouts in the past but this one was a bit too one dimensional for repeated tastings . judging from the other higher scores i may have had a bad poor but i do n t think so .,taste,0.4,0
the old draft only favorite finally makes an appearance in a can . not sure what took so long . pours a deep dark brown that might be mistaken for a stout in dim light . lots of head from a normal pour typical for cans although it laces like few browns do . the nose screams potency . chocolate roasted grains nuts and heavy handed american hops are there in equal portions . the flavor starts off sweet with a semisweet chocolate note followed by some molasses . the middle is where the roasted character takes over . mild coffee and slightly burnt nuts . maybe even a little tobacco character . the hops creep up with citrus rind and a little earthiness although the finish has a hint of residual sweetness to tame the bitterness . good stuff . while this is a potent beer it s drinkable due to the silky texture and the fact that it can be paired with any meaty dish very well . maybe even some desserts too . i like this beer a lot and am glad to see it get some well deserved attention . if you like big brown ales dfh cigar city abita etc . this will definitely make you happy .,taste,0.9,1
a a cloudy brown . has a slightly offensive color to it . looks a tad like diarrhea to be honest . very fluffy head with little retention and lacing . s bready sweet spice in here . i get a lot of malt sweetness with a citrus lime twist in the end . the lime on the nose does n t mix well with the malt sweet you get . though the sweetness is very pleasant . t crisp and sweet . i do n t know that i can pinpoint marshmallow but this is sugar sweet here . nice lime flavor shines through with a cinnamon chewy bite that mixes so well with the yeast it is just like graham cracker . this holds true the name . this is key lime pie i am drinking . good tartness on the finish to really sell this . m nice carb and not too thick . coats well . wish it finished a bit dryer to assist in the flavor . but that is what you get with all this sweet in here . o very good fruit beer in the taste . i could n t drink this all night . it is great if you are just looking to have for the night as i ca n t imagine much going well with this . it truly is key lime pie in the bottle though you certainly need to be in the mood for it .,taste,0.8,1
hop hazed warm toasted orange tone . fluffy off white cap . lacing liketo curtains . looks superb . a nice toasty malt is wafting in from the bountiful floral hop aromas . juicy orange honeysuckle and freshly picked flowers in the bouquet . very bitter and biting hop attack . big finish with a shining through of the bread crust malts . herbal and leafy cones with an outstanding spice component and mild acidity . nice prominent alcohol . top notch flavor . a little thinner than milky but great feel . great effervescence . the classic west coast example .,taste,1.0,1
sampled this at ebf . wow i ve been waiting to try this one for a while now . pours a dark amber brownish in color . no head no anything in this one . the smell reminds me of dried figs you buy at the supermarket . taste was very complex it was kind of hard to pull some things out of all the alcohol that got in the way but definately had some serious pear fig raisins honey and soo much more . this can not be a beer . i definately enjoyed this one something different to sip on at home if you can afford the big pricetag . i think i nursed this little oz serving for about minutes . you definately feel the affects of utopia after a few sips . not very drinkable however unique in every way possible hence a positive review,taste,0.8,1
appearance is very pale yellow very flat carbonation . the smell is nearly non existant but a little sweet . taste almost mimics the exact texture and interesting flavor of water a slight hint of hops says otherwise . the aftertaste is dry and metalic handicapping what could have been a very easy beer to drink . the only redeeming purpose of this beer is the fact you could guzzel can after can otherwise this seems like a close to exact replication of coors light . except worst .,taste,0.3,0
never expect too much out of the brazilian beers but still i was willing to give it a chance . it poured clear light and golden with high carbonation visible . the head was smallish maybe . there was a nice hop bouquet in the nose floral and malty . the taste was smooth light and well balanced . certainly no standout characteristic and does n t distinguish itself from any other pilsner . the finish is sweetly floral with just enough bittering kick to temper . eh not really worth seeking out .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is a damn fine looking beer that makes you want to drink it . beer does n t smell half bad either with notes of chocolate and fruit . it actually smells like a belguim quadrupel ale abt . unfortunately for me i do n t like sweet beers and this one is very sweet . too sweet actually if you like sweet and even fruity beers this one is for you otherwise stay away .,taste,0.4,0
poured with a head reluctant to emerge but then blooming to in a lovely mocha color . dark as black coffee . almost no smell at all and in fact almost no taste initially too . as it warmed a little and sat and opened up a little some subtle chocolate malt flavor emerged and that was pretty good not great but good . there s also an odd something extra kind of like a cola or rum flavor . anyway nothing offensive in it and it s easy to drink and for a foreign import from such an unusual source i thought it was a success .,taste,0.8,1
a ruby brown color fair amount of carbonation visably adding to the already half inch mocha colored head . this thing is really foamy massive amounts of lace stick to the glass . huge raisin smell dark fruit masterpiece . plums and grapes are pretty intense in this aroma . smells like dates apricots coffee alcohol and orange zest . this smells very fruity and very pleasant . the taste is nearly identical to what i smelled maybe with some extra sugar and molasses . it s really tasty but the alcohol kind of burns you . there s a medium amount of carbonation body is slightly on the heavy side .,taste,1.0,1
served in bottle with a empty pint i poured at the barley house in algonquin . a it poured a syrupy and completey pitch black color . the smallest head i ve ever seen is very brown and disappeared instantly . s dark roasted coffee chocolate oatmeal and tiny licorice hints . so good . t intensly rich roasted coffee burned malt sweetness subtle bittersweet chocolate hints . very rich tasting . m rich syrupy and smooth . i think the viscosity of this overshadowed any carbonation and it went down very smooth . d its one hell of a rich beer that is totally demanding of the drinker s attention . great beer constant drinkability at a low . one pint goes a loooong way .,taste,1.0,1
poured chilled in straight edged glass a yellowish orange clear . finger head decent carb action s a big poof of hops at first mellows into mostly malt cotton candy like t bitter hoppy buttery flavor with subdued spicing round broad flavor most pronounced in the tenor note levels bready salty and crispy overall a pretty good pale ale more robust than most,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to jessee for this bottle in our recent trade . pours amber with an inch of white head . leaves a ton of lacing down the glass . smells like grapefruit and herbs with a hint of caramel in the background . its a pretty nice smelling beer . taste is exceptional a pine flavor warms up the tongue and then its smacked by grapefruit and caramel . herbs and the pine again finish off the taste . mouthfeel is nicely carbonated not enough imo would have liked a tad bit more drinkability is great . too bad i only have one to enjoy . would also recommend the cedar aged version .,taste,1.0,1
poured a deep dark chocolate with an lite tan finger head . lacing was thick in several places but not thru out smells of chocolate and roasted malts nice mouthfeel perfect carbonation and aftertaste for a stout very good taste . nice blend of malts caramel and hints of dark chocolate and espresso,taste,1.0,1
after reading other reviews on this i think i might have just gotten a bad bottle . i dont t know but here it goes anyway oz bottle in pint glass pours smooth and thin a thing coating of head that left quick . black . it smells sweet like banana and has a bit of smoke and maltiness in there too . it has a strong banana taste similar to the smell it s much more overwhelming in flavor though . there s another sweetness in there that i ca n t quite pick out . the malt is very light and there is no bite to it at all . light medium body . there is a very strong odd aftertaste to it as well . boring no depth disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
a deep ruby cloudy with a white head that has good retention but very little lacing down the glass . s some spice a little roastiness but its extremely faint as i struggle to really get anything from it . t peat smoked malts are prominent with a touch of caramel malt and ends with roasted malts and a lingering spiciness . m medium body delicate cask conditioning but it still feels like it should have just a touch more carbonation . a little bit of warming alcohol as it warms . d i d get it again but from a bottle or tap to give it some sense of aroma .,taste,0.8,1
kind of an odd duck . poured with a soda pop head fizzed way up and down to no head at all right away no lace . color is a hazy dark copper red brown amber . aroma is very good vineous dark ripe fruit yeast malt . flavor is like aroma plus has cocoa caramel toffee . body is full and carbonation is light which fits this beer but does n t really stand out . finish is like flavor with great interplay with bitter and sweet . no off flavors at all . a little bit of booze at the very end . a sipper .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the bottle into a tulip and i do n t know if i ve ever seen more sediment float through in my life . not that that s a bad thing but i admit that i had to work up my courage a little bit to get it down even though i ve read you re not supposed to drink it i figured for the price i wanted every drop out of the bottle . drank and reviewed on . appearance pours a murky dark coffee brown with a slight hint of amber huge fluffy off white head of figners that becomes pock marked and cratered as it dwindles slowly down appears to be littered with sediment head has very nice retention . smell strong smell of sweet malts candied fruits specifically prune sweet and spicey corriander and nutmeg the standards but these smell much more natural and real slight scent of alcohol . taste strong presence of the candied fruits and a very sweet burnt sugar presence from the malts spices are definitely there but slightly muted in the mouth a little bit of a surprise considering how strong i thought they were in the nose presence of alcohol comes through on the breath and palate from the vapor . mouthfeel very lively and tingly from a very solid carbonation and high abv finishes dry very dry mouth throat and chest are very warm from the alcohol . drinkability this one kind of kicked my butt but it was well worth and if i had a second bottle of it it would have likely been drank in the same sitting . abv is pretty big so it s probably better in moderation but this is easily one of the best balanced and tasty beers i ve come across yet .,taste,1.0,1
nitro tap at the brewpub . orange body with a thick creamy nitro head that leaves rings of lace down the glass . the aroma is super dry and hoppy . big citrus and resin come through . the flavor is likewise dry and hoppy . suggests and ipa with a really dry and lighter malt flavor . really dry on the whole and quite drinkable . the mouthfeel is a little flat due to the nitro . i think that it would be a little better with regular gas but this differentiates it from their other pales i guess . if you are in the mood for a clean dry and hoppy ale this is what you want to go for .,taste,0.6,1
poured from can into a shaker glass . color is a deep mahogany brown with a small head that lingered for a few sips . aromas of roasted malt a little chocolate and lots of fresh coffee . full bodied and nicely carbonated . taste was like drinking sweetened iced coffee in a can . and with the alcohol content not being all that high i could do two or three of these over the course of an evening . great job surly .,taste,1.0,1
victory hop wallop . . appearance fuzzy orange gold large head that stays solid big white lacing . smell pungent pine and spice alcohol fumes . taste mouthfeel rush of hops a sour pine cascade style flourish moderate burn on the tongue with a spice that is near overwhelming it does hold together finishing a little sweeter . wow man . drinkability a sipper for sure complex maybe a little harsh . overall a nice example of the double ipa lives up to the hype i love hops but this did veer towards the very hoppy end of the spectrum . decent .,taste,0.9,1
a considerable red around the edges for a chocolate coffee stout . creamy light tan head leaving no lacing . s heavy chocolate milk chocolate almost truffel like . mild coffee in the background . like you walked into a high end chocolate store . t like popping a truffel after taking a sip of coffee . but unlike the scent this is a bitter dark chocolate and bitter coffee . honestly not the sum of its parts . m solid coating . good tingle all over the tongue and a bit in the throat . d no thanks too bitter .,taste,0.4,0
bottle served in small goblets on . excellent pour with a tanish head and dark brown body that sustains color and smell throughout . mild beer with alcohol present at the start with a mild fig and brown sugar spices and typical belgian flavors that make a sweet almost wine like feel in the mouth . very nice malt balance with a clean and crisp taste throughout . overall the alcohol presents a warming but not at the expense of taste . very easy trappist to drink and easily found at liquor stores . very nice beer . i would always look for one of these to enjoy with friends breads and cheeses . great beer buy it its a great priced beer for what it tastes like . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
a very light gold bubbly average head dissipates quickly slight lace . s not much there . kind of bitterish . t very interesting taste . crisp and almost buttery . tastes kind of like vegetables . m weird sticky kind of feel . d smooth and crisp . sits kind of heavy . interesting flavor . i would try again but i am not sure if i would ever love this style of beer .,taste,0.8,1
this is the second self proclaimed triple ipa i have had the first being a fresh offering from boston beer works . i hope it can stack up because the beer works edition was potent and tasty . poured into a sam adams glass . pours amber almost orange with a bit of cloudiness . the head falls quickly and the lacing is reasonable . aroma is fruity and packs a wallop . very nice tart fruitiness stings the sinuses with each whiff . this is the first brew since heady topper that i could practically smell from across a room . woah . taste is where the rubber meets the road . too bad this one veers off onto a crowded sidewalk . all indications were that this was going to be a bitter fruity slightly sweet bomb of hoppy goodness . what it is is almost indescribable . but i will try . it is phenomenally dry and bitter but that s where the fun ends for the hop heads . personally booziness is quite welcome in all of my beers but this one is just a smidge over the top . the flavor is what i would imagine an onion flavored dip tobacco would taste like . quite off putting . there is a battle in the flavor between three extremes booze bitter and a bizarre hop profile . in this battle there are no winners . the mouthfeel is sticky and slick . this brew does have some density to it . it s interesting to watch the carbonation bubble up to the top struggling to push it s way through a syrupy top layer . man this is just a strange beer . if i tried this blindfolded at a beerfest i would probably guess it was either experimental or a cruel joke . i certainly do n t care for this brew but i am wracking my brain to come up with some redeeming quality . perhaps some kind of tangential use for the brew . paint thinner . mace . in all seriousness this is just too much of too many things . i m impressed that such a flavor could be teased out of malt and hops but that does n t make it good . save your money because you ll drop some serious pocket change on this one .,taste,0.3,0
sampled on draft at the alehouse today in gaithersburg . pret hazy brown tinged orange with a off kilter tan head . limited retention but excellent lacing from a sticky ring that would n t go away . loads o hops on the aroma with some definite citrus and pine they have the great hop dominance here that one would expect but what really sets this one off is the hefty malts backing it up and keeping it honest . smooth and creamy with just enough carbonation to get it down faster . i could drink many of these .,taste,1.0,1
i cant even describe what this color is . its such a light yellow and very clean the only other thing ive seen that is this color is . well you can figure that out for yourself . wow it actually has a head . half a finger tall and very pure white . faint malt aroma with a bold cooked rice aroma . very faint saaz hops its either a pepperyness from saaz or a metallic aroma from the can . flavor is carbonated water fairly sweet with some cooked rice flavors . faint bit of saaz bitterness and flavor right at the end . i think most of the bitterness comes from carbonation . there is a growing sharp kick right before the end that balances out the gross adjunct sweetness . now that ive written my review im pouring the rest out so i can get on to something better .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a translucent golden with some orange highlights capped by a foamy two finger white head . retention is moderate and leaves a good deal of sticky lacing down the glass . s malt base is the first aroma apparent with a strong biscuity character followed by candi sugar lemon zest peppery spice green apple and green grapes . some very light tartness seems to lurk around the edges along with a faint booze note . t taste seems very subdued compared to the nose . biscuit base is up front again followed by lemon zest green apples and grapes and light spicing . a touch of funk comes in towards the end . and sticks through the short finish . m medium bodied with moderate to high carbonation glides across the tongue . d goes down very easy but the weak taste is very confusing . the bottle seemed to be fairly fresh and was bought from an establishment that kept it refrigerated and has decent turnover . odd considering blandness is n t something i ve yet to find in the ddc beers i ve tried .,taste,0.6,1
not much of a head look ma its gone . brown ruddy color with yeasty beastys in suspension almost too many . smells nice . cherry dates pineapple . no hop smell probably covered by the alcohol smell . the complicated taste includes fruit and alcohol very strong date taste . some sweet caramel sweetness . rum like with alcohol and some hop bitterness to take away the sweetness . big mouth feel with a dry finish . nice alcohol balance you can sense it but it doesnt burn . makes this beer smooth and drinkable with low carbonation . i dont know how to improve this beer except it could use a little more filtration . all that yeast weighs down this great beer .,taste,0.8,1
wow the reviews and flavors encountered on this one seem to vary a lot . i was n t expecting much at all after trying the dunkel and ipa . the dunkel had a slight sour taste while the ipa was all foam when i poured it in a glass . the ipa was disappointing and probably infected . who knows maybe the dunkel was infected too . after pouring the porter into my glass i smelled a strong mix of coffee and chocolate yet there was a stinky unpleasant aroma mixed in as well . however as the beer warmed the unpleasant character disappeared . this beer poured with very little head . like the dunkel but not at all like the ipa . upon first sip i thought this beer was going to be sweet . when it first hits your tongue it gives you that impression but then it turns quite dry in the finish with a strong dry coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavor . i do n t get much vanilla but it might be lightly mixed in there somewhere . i did n t get any of the sour taste some others have encountered but i can certainly believe it could be present in some bottles of this beer . especially after previously tasting the problematic ipa and dunkel . overall i was quite impressed with this beer . it was much more drinkable than i figured it would be . i rarely drink porters or stouts these days but this one was enjoyable and makes me somewhat sad i do n t have another one to drink . i wo n t buy the dunkel and ipa again but i would n t mind trying another porter . give this one a try and hopefully you ll get a good bottle .,taste,0.9,1
this beer spends all of it s marbles on looks and saves very little for other attributes . the only beer besides bud on tap at one of the bars i play dart league at i figured i d give it a shot . i was excited when i held the glass to a light the color is very nice . no head no flavor very little mouthfeel . what a bummer .,taste,0.4,0
appearance poured into a weizen glass . a crystal clear and very pale straw color with large white head that is quickly reduced to a thin lace that retains itself well . the color is a bit of a turn off as it looks too watered down . smell blackberry and wheat . imagine that . a big whiff reveals modest alcohol esters nothing more . taste again blackberry and wheat . not much too it but i ca n t say as though i was misled by the label now can i . mouthfeel extremely light crisp and refreshing especially on a hot day . carbonation is very much like sprite . drinkability very easy to drink but perhaps only because it lacks a more agressive character . i like to drink this beer every once in a whlie . i know many people that claim it to be their favorite not bas mind you but that does say something about it s appeal . what this beer lacks in complexity it makes up for in pure ability to refresh . i d like to see long trail make something like a double blackbeary wheat that is n t so light has more blackberry taste and has more complexity .,taste,0.6,1
appearance clear golden brown.slight creamy head fades fast smell like a normal reggie beer with a tidbit of sweet almondy flowers taste mostly malty flavor not a bit hoppy.starts clean finishes clean mouthfeel more carbonated than most dark lagers.not thick at all like i anticipated from the coloration.it is an almost added color does n t consist with flavor overall for a company like michelob its a decent beer.for only bucks a twelve pack . its a bit over decent.would i buy it again . probally not . better to throw more bucks and get some sierra nevada,taste,0.4,0
they should probably change it s name to the real ruination because this beer destroyed my palate much more efficiently than the offering from stone . pours a surprisingly clear golden hue of which i later learned is probably due to the use of a hop extract rather than whole leaf hops or pellets . aaahhh reading the bottle can be so informative . well here is where i graded to style . the style being super hoppy impy ipas . the amount of hop character is absolutely overwhelming . i was taken aback at the bitter flavor this soulless heathen beer inflicted upon my virgin tongue . i feel violated like iv e been palate raped . anyhow after several more sips i am enjoying it more and loathing the next sip less . the aroma of grapefruit and orange is quite pungent and rather pleasant . the taste is quite boozy for an ipa but you hardly notice it through all the hops . mouthfeel is oily slick and hop spicey . yeah the drinkability is a bit low for me . i am a hophead but for some reason this beer is a bit of a challenge . real oily and bitter . damn i still have two thirds of a bomber left .,taste,1.0,1
ordered this at the clybourn brewpub . light slightly cloudy lemony gold color with thin whitish head . the scent is mildly fruity with very slight plum grape and peach . the taste is basically a slight slight hoppiness with a little bit of fruitiness same as in the scent with a nice little sweetness in the finish . not my favorite but was quite nice on a very hot day and was very very drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a deuce deuce oz . bottle into a beer glass . appearance beer is mahogany with deep ruby highlights nearly opaque . head is foamy as a cappuccino would be . moderate lacing on the sides where the head has receded . not bad . smell caramel malt is very strong in the nose just a touch of coffee like scent involved . light if any hops . taste mouthfeel ooooh this is a good one . very creamy definitely fits the imperial stout category . an ever present milkiness to the beer with a tremendous chocolate flavor palette . the maltiness is perfect heavy without being overpowering . aftertaste is slightly bitter almost like pure dark chocolate . drinkability good . i could only drink the one bottle i think . perhaps i might even cork it and save the rest for later . super super tasty beer . i am pleasantly surprised by this one . i m going to have to get a few more bottles to share with friends .,taste,1.0,1
why such low ratings for this beer . and yet we see higher ratings on s . a black and tan . plan and simple.i poured it into my glass and see at least a finger of foam . actual lacing in the glass which may mean some people might have had bad batches . s carmel malt slight choco or coffee . hard to tell because it really is light . t really smooth beer . like a light beer only with more abv . i could easily finish the bottle . m lighter than light but dark like a b t should be . really what i expected in a black and tan . not bitter like most black and tans which usually puts me off . d i could easily finish the whole ounce and have another but i usually pick this up when around my father away beer store . overall i really do n t know much about black and tans . what i do know is they are best served mixed by yourself . if you must buy the premade stuff pick this up the next time you see it . not really a bad beer but for me having a bottle a sitting for around bucks is a treat as well as a good deal,taste,0.7,1
had another pool n darts night with some friends and we thought we d continue with the cheap beer theme . tonight it was the king of beers and king cobra . this one first . poured from a oz . can into a pint . pours a very clear pale yellow with a small popping white head on top . no retention or sticky lacing at all . very wet . miller looked much better last week . smells of corn cheap grains husk and butter . decent . the mouth on this also is a touch better then its rival . much more carbonation plays on the tongue . i can tell this is fresh . i like that . flavor is a weak thin stab at goodness . some hazy buttered bread mixed with corn and water . not that great . this is better than miller and its light form but that s not enough to get me drinking this regularly .,taste,0.4,0
ml corked bottle poured into a tulip glass . the first pour had a large tan head that receded to a mild cap and lace . the second poured did not have much of a head to it . the color was a hazy ruddy brown with a polished mahogany notes when held to the light . smell is also warm with muted spices and a bit of an alcohol burn in the back of the nose . taste is very complex and well blended . it s hard to pick out a dominant flavor because everything is so well blended . there is some mulled spice hardwood resins dried fruit and a pleasant alcohol warmth . mouthfeel is medium to light with mild carbonation . still pretty smooth . due to the complexity of the flavor i would n t want too much at once . it would be a sensory overload . still very good . i think i would want to stash a few away for later . plus the label is absolutely gorgeous .,taste,0.9,1
a black body with a reddish hue . dark brown sticky head . immediately started leaving a lacing . a roasty caramel malt with a herbally hop aroma . slight hints of juniper that became more pronounced as the beer warmed . t huge bitter taste right off the bat combination of dark malts and hops . spicy feeling right when it hits the tongue followed by an alcohol taste . m creamy but crisp medium body with moderate to high biting carbonation . d quite enjoyable . i could see this being great for a cool fall evening .,taste,0.7,1
a oz bottle with no made on or freshness date . the beer poured a golden yellow with a small white head . a faint smell of grain and hops . the taste starts of a little sweet then gives a nice bitter bite at the end still not very good but drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
a polish interpretation of winter beer . translates as black oak . this is a beer brewed in lager yeast with an addition of beets and endives added to the mash . proved to be one of the most interesting lager experiences in the perspective ranging between something like a baltic porter euro dark lager and a swartzbier . the look was a bit on the dark red brown side with but still clear and translucent . nose was like that of a good shwartzbier . nice broad malty chocolate that did n t have a syrupy lingering quality . the palate was like that of a baltic porter but quite lean . reminded me of the staropolkie baltic porter and the interesting fact about that is that its an that i have reason to believe is actually bottom fermented . this was very easy to drink . and has the baltic sour quality was well a sweetness of earth that only a beet could carry . the endive was distinct in the bitterness as something smoky but green if that combination was possible before . the feel was very lean and after a lower abv beligan ale was completely indecernable . a beer that a lot of brewers can learn something from . turning out to be one of the most formally polish but solid brewery with the more examples i come across .,taste,0.7,1
few aromas in the nose and taste unpleasant . this beer is very similar to water and is thus easy to drink and is a worthwhile choice for evening student . the finish offers little flavor except bitterness artificial unconvincing . a very ordinary lager and unpleasant in the mouth .,taste,0.2,0
enjoyed at a tasting with fellow baer proteus . thanks proteus . . my portion poured into an ommegang chalice . appearance amber . just amber . mild pour yields a decent head though since we re doing it tasting style i have a head killing glass . so i m gon na give it more credit there . no carbonation at alll . aroma crisp sweet malts are prominent . some floral hops dance around the edges . maibock esque . taste tropical fruits strangely enough sweet sugars both simple and lightly roasted . caramel buttery toffee so very maibocky . leans more towards the bock side of the equation though with less of an emphasis on the springy vegetal hops a little bit of spicy alcohol in the finish . mouthfeel coarse rough bubble structure here but the whole head in the mouth is so minor that it still feels fairly smooth . drinkability hey now this tastes like a maibock . alcohol is pretty high for one and it s only hidden semi well but everything else is so spot on and even complex in places it s a very drinkable brew . and hey a swing top . got ta love it .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a tumbler a brown color but ends up basically an opaque black color in the glass . thin tan head fizzles out quickly no retention carbonation is still apparent on the surface . it smells like a porter right away . but not much of a nose. just some rich coffeeish and molasses with just a hint of smoke and hops . light medium bodied but seems light for a porter. lots of carbonation grabs the tongue . i like a porter that shows this much carbonation but it is really strong this time around . medium rich malt flavor but not smokey or toasty. kind of plain in that regard . as far as the hops it s vaguely hoppy . not foward like an american porter and not as subtle as a british. eh. it is highly drinkable though .,taste,0.6,1
ahhh now this is a refreshing beer . on a superficial level it resembles a gueuze it is a pale beer that really lacks anything substantial in terms of malt flavor as opposed to styles like flanders brown and red which generally seek to balance the sour with some sweet . but the microbial content of the beer is different from a lambic so the more one drinks this beer the more apparent the differences become . the taste is certainly sour like a gueuze and it has a nice clean finish because of that tartness . but whereas with a gueuze the front of the beer is balanced by the crazy tastes that we associate that brett and no doubt a plethora of other organisms the front of this beer is surprisingly barren . some buttered popcorn comes through and that is about it . then the nice quenching sourness comes and it is all good . it also seems to me that the aftertaste has something strange and vegital going on . so the tasting order is pretty much nothing maybe some buttered popcorn to sour and a delicious sour at that . to strangely vegital . as long as you keep drinking the final taste does n t make an appearance and the first taste does n t either . so this is basically an awesome session beer . keep it going keep it going keep it going . overall i think that oud bruin has a lot more going on than this one does but i appreciate the sourness of this one precisely because it is so sour . that said i think that a berliner weiss accomplishes much the same as what this beer is trying to but better . granted if i sessioned this beer i could get wrecked in a way i could n t with berliner weisses so there is that going for it .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle into a stone shaker pint . a very pale yellow almost like translucent straw a healthy head sits atop the brew for several minutes ultimately fading into a thin layer of froth atop the brew . s bright hops . not face smacking but certainly respectable given the abv . it s apparent by the nose and the name that hops are the focal point of this brew . t floral and hoppy but quite thin . a lingering bitterness on the back end with a hint of grain . respectable for a session pale ale . m very very thin but nicely carbonated . d strong point of the beer obviously . very quaffable . as a side note why in the world is this beer . for a single . this is the sort of beer that i could drop for a six pack and feel like i got a decent deal . it s a solid beer and i appreciate what the west coast guys did on this one but the hops malt yeast and water in this one do n t add up to the final price . collabo tax i guess .,taste,0.6,1
had this a few times and this review is from the variety case i bought a wile ago . a pitch black in color with slight head s smells of coffee toffee and choco malt . t taste of smoky coffee and slight chocolate malt hit the tounge . m creamy and drinkable but not as good as sa cream stout . d hit or miss i ca n t tell but i may have this again in the future .,taste,1.0,1
poured in a snifter at the buelton tap house . now this beer i ve had several times and i felt like i can give it a better review now . dark black and a small brown head aromas of oak and cinnamon . oak and chocolate also cone out . really not a big chocolate presence but spivey for sure . starts sweet an oak ey . roasted smoke malts and sticky on the pellet . this beer is awesome . finishes with oak and sone heat . not sure but this is one of my favorite beers . i personally think this one is peaking in a year . tasting pretty well and very complex .,taste,1.0,1
vintage ml bottle with two extra stickers in order to help fancy it up . . pours a cloudy golden not quite white . generous snow white head has decent retention though it is not very sticky . chunky sediment in suspended in the last third of the bottle not good . smells like orange lemon fruity pebbles breakfast cereal slight amount of banana . label recommends garnishing with an orange slice which seems completely unnecessary . tastes of citrus mostly orange which increases into bitter orange peel on the midpalate . lemons detectable though it comes with an artificial flavoring . no detectable wheat presence . bitter spices and fusel alcohols on the finish . light to medium bodied with medium high carbonation lightly creamy . this is not good . most reminds me of leinenkugel s sunset wheat but not as good . i would rather drink regular blue moon also though i do not make a habit of drinking either . ultimately this is millercoors trying to use thier most indie brand name to cash in on the upswing in artisan craft beer mystique . artfully crafted is even a registered trademark now to describe blue moon . wow . this is n t as good as bud light golden wheat . borderline drainpour .,taste,0.3,0
ok saranac ipa time for one of syracuse s almost local brewery . . also not to mention my favorite style . pouring into an ithaca tulip a a beautiful light copper appearance with a great head . the presentation has the right color carbonation and head to look like a classic american ipa s not the citrus i was hoping for with an ipa . however the malt scent carries itself well with the brew . t not bad either . a biscuity ipa that has some milder tropical tones that are followed by decent flavor . the brew is a bit darker and tends to end a little bitter m a good thick finish with good carbonation d a pretty drinkable ipa from saranac . i still do n t enjoy any brew as much as a pale ale . but this fits good in a sixer,taste,0.6,1
e brassin batch second of three bieropholie beers that i m reviewing before this brewery is marked as closed . a legend in it s own right that has spawned two different beers by the same name from loup rouge and le bilboquet . big thanks to z a local bierophoux who hooked me up with this rarity via the message board on bieropholie.com . enjoyed last night with my wife . poured out of a ml . bottle . appearance poured first into my snifter with virtually no head but a harder pour into my wife s pint glass revealed a finger foam . weird and not what i expected . the color reminds me of cola without the fizz . what little foam i have does cling to the glass . smell wow very strong . i could n t find the word until my wife said it tootsie roll . lots of sweetness caramel toffee plums and molasses . it also has a brandy like aspect hidden in there . multifaceted complex and a delightful pleasure to smell . taste not as strong as i would have liked . dried fruit candy or sugar cane with some caramel though its presence is not strong . ends with a slight pinprick of spices and bitterness . tasty albeit not as complex as i would have been led to believe . mouthfeel not heavy at all and quite smooth actually with a medium body . age shows in the finish as it ends a bit thin . nothing overly worrisome though as it has a nice warming feel to it . carbonation is quite low which is n t too bad . drinkability i would have pegged this as more of a chore but the truth is it s a very good drinker . i d have another if it was at all possible . overall i was fairly pleased with it . not as good as i would have thought but very tasty nonetheless . too bad this wo n t be made again by this brewer because i would have liked to taste it fresh . i guess i can try the other two mackrokens .,taste,0.7,1
grabbed this while down on li and brought a few s back to ct with me . ca n t get yuengling in ct bizarre . nice brown color makes me want to drink it . smelled a little skunked . not terrible may have to re review after i try a fresh batch . tastes really good though . nice full mouthfeel too very drinkable beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle with a brief fizzle of a head and almost no lacking . the color and consistency when held up to the light is eerily similar to flat coke . the smell is of unfiltered tap water but this may be the result of the licorice . intensely dark herbal flavor that fills the mouth rolls around and goes easily down leaving a bitter licorice aftertaste . sharp flavors . the beer is very interesting and a wonderful drinker to have with food but there is a lack of complexity every taste until the last two or three are almost exactly the same which could be a good case for balance . overall i liked this as a good stout to have on hand when a nice food beer is needed .,taste,0.9,1
bright gold color . aromas not pronounced but mostly malty fruits . flavor is good but in my opinion not very well balanced . it leans too much to the bitter hops which is fine for an american pilsner but this claims to be a czech style pilsner . the malts should be more pronounced . still a pretty good beer and quite drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
smell is not impressive . . lager like . corn smell . appearance is a lot clearer than the feel . it feels heavy almost syrupy like an american lager feels thick . looks thin . good brownish almost red color . the taste is good . malty . sweet . sits well in your mouth. tasty enough to go few rounds . . thus the name .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is somewhere between a barleywine and a strong amber ale . very hoppy but tastes acidic and sour . smooth mouthfeel but the beer itself is a tad hard to drink . amber colored with a little chill haze reminds me a bit of old foghorn but with a confusing malt character . i had trouble finishing my oz sample of this because it felt too acidic and sour . the alcohol is a bit harsh and it clashes with the overpowering hop bitterness .,taste,0.4,0
my friend said he picked this up at the store in a pack for . nervous . . a looks harmless enough . dark golden color with a thin off white head . s at first this smelled pretty good . a nice albeit gentle hit of citrus and some floral hops alongside some faint breadiness . as it warmed it started smelling flat out gross . reminded me of hot wet cardboard that s been sitting in the trash for a week . t to be honest the taste was n t terrible . there was a bit of hop flavor there alongside some smooth malt flavors . i could n t get by the smell though after a while and could n t wait for this to end .,taste,0.7,1
a decent lager i will go back to from now and again good change up from the ole sam adams lager .,taste,1.0,1
i drink this often and find it to be much better from a can than from a bottle the bottle has a skunky quality most of the time . keeps a decent head for an adjunct lager and has a decent slightly deeper golden hue . some unfocused bran and rice aromas . some sharp notes expired hops flavors . but it is soft in the mouth slightly creamier than most adjunct lagers . but i could drink this all day .,taste,0.3,0
batch number of lets me know that it was bottled on september th . the abv is listed on the back label as being . . poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . thick brown head sits on top of a black body . pretty good lacing and head retention . aroma is very roasty with hints of tart cherries . the taste is a combination of roasted coffee sweet chocolate and loads of tart cherries . perfect beer for anyone that likes fruit flavored beers and stouts .,taste,0.9,1
my first reaction was that i got a bad or turned bottle . as it warmed a bit i got lots of flavors and character and i just decided that it s not to my particular liking . pours a deep brown with a thick pillowy and firm head lovely to look at . nose is a light fruity coffee character . light hint of carmel not real barley wine like . mouthfeel is creamy and bold . flavors also are not real barley wine like . they are bold and assertive they just do n t go together . flavors start with a hint of sweet coffee and fudgy chocolate and then goes to citrus quickly and then hits you with an unpleasant very bitter pine resin . sort of tastes like a limed coffee with a resin finish . i have a feeling some may call this beer complex . i believe that it has a few flavor profiles that just do n t marry well . there is also an overwhelming cinnamon flavor and character . so not really liking cinnamon i suspect that too may influence me . interesting to try not to drink .,taste,0.4,0
a pours an orangish amber color . a tad dark than expect . yields a minimal head that quickly dissipates . s some vague hints of orange and spices but the most predominant smeel albeit relatively weak is alcohol . t tasted a lot better than the smell . lots of citrus flavors on the front end with a nice combination of spices on the back end . m started crisp but left a lot of alcohol on the palate . d a worthy effort not a beer i would seek out but worth a shot .,taste,0.8,1
oro de calabaza batch which i purchased for . at siciliano s february of . i chilled the bottle for hours and then stuck it in the freezer for minutes before servingin new belgium globe glass . a pours pure rocky belgian looking foam which fill glass and then some . eventually the head recedes leaving spectacular brussels lacing and beer that is clear deep gold . exuberant effervescence . s as i noted earlier i served this oro damned cold so the following description moves from smells when the beer was cold to when it was warmer . initially very brettanomyces forward barnyard and so forth but also the elusive pineapple smell that is sometimes associated with brettanomyces . freshly cut hay and a subtle lactic sourness . next gym locker and musty basement and more lactic sourness . finally brettanomyces and lactic sourness are perfectly balanced and blanketing other aromas . t malty sweetness and lactic acid start in and then comes brettanomyces and pushes those characteristics aside with barnyard goat cheese rind gym locker and so forth . funk is the primary element in oro de calabaza s flavor profile . additional tastes include oak wood some hop bitterness and grassy malts . finish . dry and funky . m medium body and medium heavy carbonation . drying . o i m not a fan of beer s with too much funk in flavor and oro definitely fits in that category . with that said the other categories particularly appearance and smell shore up this beer s weakness .,taste,0.6,1
someone left a few of these at my place after a recent party . i ve always wanted to review it so here we go . poured froma oz twisty into a clear plastic keg cup . it seemed a bit apropos after all . ok this is light gold in color . but kinda pee yellow . i actually had a vw camper van that was close to this color . pure white head lasts about seconds then fades to a ring . this beer has almost no aroma at about degrees . maybe the faintest hint of adjunct sweetness . there is a touch more in the flavor . just a light sweet corn like taste and some fizz . no hops or anything to speak of . it s light bodied . no really . good thirst quencher but so is water .,taste,0.3,0
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a nice golden amber with a nice finger creamy white head . head was made up mostly of very very small bubbles looked like whipped cream on top and left great lacings on the sides . smell reminded me of white bread and for lack of better terms summer in the farm country . taste at times was bland almost macroish . had hints of table pepper and vanilla but very minor . felt like a summer beer going down did n t coat well but was a decent consistency . definitely a good summer beer for a hot sunny day of lawn mowing but i ca n t see doing much more than that .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a chilled pint glass . this is my personal favorite offering from the sam adams brewing company . it s heavy yet very refreshing . sweeter than most beers but not at all overpowering . thick and chewy mouthfeel which can be a plus or minus depending on your particular tastes . beautiful amber color and very attractive presentation . i reccomend drinking this beer soon after purchasing to avoid clumpyness and i also feel it is enjoyed best alone as opposed to with a meal .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours with a golden yellow color and is a little bit cloudy . the smell is very floral . the taste is lighter than i expected there is a lite hoppy taste but you taste the alcohol . the mouthfeel is carbinated you can feel the carbination if you leave the drink in your mouth . overall however this is one of my favorite beers . i was very surprised how smooth and light it was based on the higher alcohol content .,taste,1.0,1
we just had st amendment brewery become available here in georgia i really liked their ipa and figured i would give this one a try it being summer . pours a watery yellow with very little yeast though the can was agitated per instructions . white head disappears almost immediately . smell is rather sour and has hints of not so fresh vegetable matter . taste is pretty much the same . i hope this is a bad batch because this to me is undrinkable .,taste,0.4,0
this poured a medium golden no head just a thin sudsy collar . smell was vague and grainy . taste was a sharp alcohol flavor which subsided into a sweet and grainy flavor . mouthfeel was highly carbonated watery bit of creaminess . drinkability in my opinion is not good . frankly i was really disappointed . i was expecting a beer that tasted like other molson products i have had such as molson golden instead i ended up with something that tasted like really cheap american malt liquor and at a pack i expected a much better quality product . i did not care for this at all .,taste,0.2,0
on tap last night at winking lizard in mentor ohio . poured into a clean clear pint glass . i think that it was . review from notes . a orange brown translucent almost golden orange body with cm head that sticks around for to minutes and it is a georgeous head creamy like meringue . s sweet malt very inviting . t nice sweet malt with little bitterness but minimal hops in there . very nice balance and alcohol is certainly making its presence known possibly more than i would expect for its reported abv of . m full and not as syrupy as i might have expected . carbonation is moderate . d one and done because in part this is a huge beer . i enjoyed every drop though and could readily see getting this one again . notes by far my favorite goose island offering and superior to the similarly marketed labeled pere jacques at least the labels emulate one another . great job .,taste,1.0,1
another great unibroue beer . lots of carbonation gives this pale yellow beer a great head that recedes to a thin long lasting film . very cloudy and pale . aroma was fruity and yeasty with apples very pronounced . taste was a touch sour tart and spicy . i think this is the first beer i really like better with the yeast swirled in .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle of batch x courtesy of the generous idrinkgas poured into my duvel tulip . the beer pours nearly opaque inhabiting the space in between burnt orange and brown . the beer quickly has a two finger bone colored crown that cuts itself in half before holding and slowly fading though never dissipating . the nose is good but missing some of the elements i would expect from a beer like this . i get tons of funk and tartness from the bacteria but nothing to speak of really in the way of cherries or oak . not to worry though as those flavors make themselves known as soon as i sip supplication . a hint of malty sweetness from the brown ale base along with the cherries leads off . oak then makes a brief but nice appearance before the beer finishes with the handiwork of the brett and bugs . the body of the beer is nice and light but i feel like the carbonation could be just a little bit higher . so delicious that it s one of the most drinkable wilds i ve ever had but the tartness lingers just long enough to keep me from scoring a . another fantastic beer churned out by russian river and i look forward to seeing what some time does to my second bottle of it .,taste,1.0,1
a pale yellow . not really any head and thus not really any lacing . s the first thing i pick up is corn . it s not an aweful dms type smell but sort of a cornbread type flavor . after that is some malt but not really a lot . t weakly flavored . there is some light straw like malt flavor . and there is a touch of earthy hops . m light and a little sugary on the tongue . d not a beer i would buy again .,taste,0.6,1
from notes . thanks to nimbleprop for sharing this one . a pours a murky amber color with one inch of white head and light carbonation . s smells of caramel malts sugar alcohol and fruit . t tastes of caramel malts lot of sugar and sweet fruit and alcohol . m medium body and low carbonation very smooth and easy to drink . d a bit of a disappointment . i thought it was was too sweet and the alcohol was too prevailent in the taste . would n t really look to get again .,taste,0.6,1
came poured a coppery amber with a small head and virtually no lacing . has a mild malty smell to it . the body of the taste is sweet and grainy with some malt and slight bitter edge . a fairly well balanced brew and overall a fair offering from the vpb .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy light yellow color very pale . forms a nice finger white head that recedes after about minutes leaving a thin foam cap on top of the beer . lacing is average . smell is malts bread light citrus lemon light sweet fruits mainly watermelon and coconut . taste begins with malt bread and wheat and progresses to some sweet watermelon notes that are very mild but persist up until the end of the sip and aftertaste . also there is a discrete aromatic spicy hop presence contributing to light bitterness towards the finish . very light in body and easy to drink . high carbonation jacks up the drinkability . mouthfeel is very thin and watery as both the malts and watermelon are very subdued . not a very flavorful beer at all but it sure is highly drinkable and refreshing . it is definitely worth trying but that s about it .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a chalice . appearance pours a very slightly hazy golden orange color with minimal off white head that is more of a heavy bubbly film . a decent amount of light carbonation is visible . smell the aroma is n t very pronounced here . some yeasts and a hint of fruits such as pear are present . taste has a cool fruity taste initially with apples and pears . this gives way to some sweeter citrus like but not so acidic or spicy flavors and alcohol and then some yeast . after a while it starts to get a bit sickeningly sweet yeasty weird unfortunately mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth . drinkability after about sips i unfortunately could n t take it any longer . the flavor was just too sweet and weird . it had to go . a promising beer but sadly disappointing . i could n t finish it . and i suppose i could barely start it either .,taste,0.3,0
any time you can get your hands on a very fresh ipa or dipa you almost have to try it . poured amber copper decent head smell floral did n t hit me like i thought a beer this fresh would but a nice smell . taste very clean good hop hit not too malty at all which i like . mouthfeel a lot of carbonation light medium mouthfeel . drinkability on this one is very high . i think that my expectations were very high . i think this is because this beer is packaged like a dipa it s in a bomber with a feb. freshness date . even though i knew going in that it is an ipa with . . all in all i liked it and if i were out and they had it in a bottle or on tap i would not hesitate to jump on one .,taste,0.6,1
a oz bomber pored into a sweetwater pint glass a a very yellow golden straw color . nice finger and a half of lace which recedes quickly but leaves a lot of yummy looking lace on the top and on the glass . lots of carbonation bubbles floating up as well s smells no different than any other hefe . lemon bananas . t wow very tasty . spicy and bit of a hop kick . lemon bananas . very good . m highly carbonated . light bodied . very smooth throughout . d extremely drinkable especially on a hot summer s day . i ca n t wait to have this beer on draft at a local joint . well done sweetwater .,taste,0.9,1
imperial dunkelwit pours a flat opaque mahogany with barely any foam on top . what foam there is leaves only a couple spots of lace on the glass . spicy aroma of juniper clove orange peel smoke and a touch of bread yeast . . each sip of this medium bodied beer is smooth watery and lightly carbonated . the flavor is sweet and spicy . it begins with sweet malt and caramel . quickly orange peel coriander clove and a touch of cinnamon take over . it finishes dry with lingering spicy notes of cinnamon and clove . a very tasty beer that would be great with a holiday meal . the spices are prominent but mild . very well balanced .,taste,0.9,1
a hazy pale orange with an impossible white head thick stays forever . s lemons and pine herbal . t toasted nuts . hops comes in second herbal and really balanced . not as much citrus as advertised in the smell . wow did n t think i would like this beer so much . m tacky with some residual hops lingering . d this is a pub beer and at you could stay in the pub for a long time . really like this beer .,taste,0.9,1
the most exciting new release from sam adams in at least a few years . compared to their hefeweizen this is a benchmark accomplishment . i squeezed the two bottles from the fall harvest sampler pack to find one of the most inviting looking dunkelweizens i ve seen in awhile . big amber brown clouded body with a billowing cream tarnished head that rises above the rim of my liter ayinger weissbier glass . lacing is even and fine with intricate detail beautiful looking brew . aromatics come with a touch of raisin and tart sliced green apples a bit of clove banana and bubblegum as well . even some mango juicy characteristics arise with further sniffs . a touch of herbal hops in the nose with a nice roasted malt edge on the biscuit and wheat malt profile . flavor is perfect none of that traditional sam adams house yeast this one is authentic german weissbier yeast brings out all of those great phenols . juicy sweetness with roasted malt edge brings to mind brown sugar sprinkled banana bread with sliced green apple tartness and mango fructose complexity . herbal hops for balance with big yeast characteristics finishing sharply wheaty with drying yeast components . mouthfeel is perfect with effervescence in the carbonation and medium to lighter bodied . nothing cloying or heavy on the palate perfect version of the style . drinkability is crazy a beer they will be successful with if released in six packs on it s own . every once and in awhile the samuel adams brewmaster s collection hits a homerun i m glad i was here to experience it .,taste,0.8,1
this beauty pours a clear yellow with minimal head retention and a minor amount of lacing . light hops on the nose and a crisp pilsner smell . clean and refreshing and crisp with a smooth aftertaste . this beer is very easy to drink and quite delicious even though i am enjoying it out of season . weihenstephaner is one of my favorite german breweries with good reason .,taste,0.9,1
this beer came a slightly tan yellow that looked dead and dirty . smelled of burnt corn and foul earth . tasted of creamed corn fried eggs that were left in the pan way to long old yeast and finished much like i would expect an ashtray to taste like . mouth feel was medium with light carbonation .,taste,0.3,0
bought a big bomber of this stuff off the recommendation of a local shop keep it poured almost black into my glass . no appreciable head just some tan lacing . what immediately hits you is the big roasted black caramel maltiness . what is really nice is that there is just enough flavoring bitterness that it is all balanced . on the edges is a hint a faint representation of sweetness but it never goes too far . i would expect that the style would appear less carbonated but here is where my criticism starts the beer seemed almost flat this made the mouthfeel awkward and thinner than it needed to be which is a shame because the taste was excellent .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a huge l can into the provided l mug . a yellow brew slightly darker than your average ameican adjunct lager large white cap for a head that faded somewhat quick left a bit of lace . since this is the official anniversary brew i m guessing the tent beers have been tuned down a bunch to appeal to the masses . smell is sweet malt and a slight floral hop note seems like a watered down typical american oktoberfest . now the true test . there we go sweet malt typical oktoberfest taste which is surprising given the look but hey those germans invented the stuff why would they fail . slight grassy hop tinge at the end perfect balance here . mouthfeel is medium bodied bordering on light bright carbonation bites the tongue then disappears . drinkability . perfect i m sure you could sit there with mug after mug after mug on a nice fall day in munich and have a day to cherish if you could remember it .,taste,1.0,1
from a z bottle it poured a slightly hazed golden yellow color with a fresh white finger head that stayed with good lacing on side of glass really fresh looking.smell was pine forest with citrus and tropical fruits just bursting with hops . .taste was crisp pine with loads of tropical hops.mango pineapple tastes fill the pallet and just resonate full hop flavor . then grapefruit and and floral hops.malts were there also.mouth feel crisp and fresh well carbonated and full of tropical hops.drink ability is outstanding this bottle was extremely fresh so full of hop flavor really one of the top ipas ive had,taste,1.0,1
pours a nice golden bronze with a creme colored head that is very soft and foamy . holds up well and leaves thick lace all over . a beauty with bubbles rising to the surface . such a faint pine and malt aroma that i wonder if this is truly an ipa . the faint smell is not indicator of the flavor though . a sturdy sweet caramel malt character is met with a barrage of hops . pine hops deliver flavor and bitterness and at first glance this beer finishes dry with a lasting hop resin flavor in the end . as the alcohol warms however a sweet grain character is evident in the exhale . a very balanced beer even though somewhat dimensional . too light bodied in my opinion needs more chewiness however it is smooth . i would buy this again a sturdy ipa overall with excellent balance .,taste,0.9,1
served on tap in pint glass . appearance dark typical stout color . huge caramel head that lasts . smell not much here . some caramel a little cocoa malty . taste very complex and yummy . almost like chocolate covered cherries but not as sweet . some citrusy hops inthe background . the cherry carries through to the end but it is not overwhelming . mouthfeel thinner than i expected . a little tangy in the mouth . drinkability the extreme complexity of this beer unfortunately hinders the drinkability . one at a time is probably all that most could handle .,taste,0.9,1
dark amber color . not quite brown . head fades fairly rich roast flavors . brown caramel floral hops and some esters . touch of nuttiness super watery and lacking in flavorful . bitterness is flaccid and the malt contribution is even worse . some fruity flavors . this tastes almost more like tea than a brown ale hyperbole . a little nutty . and the mouthfeel is strange gritty how appropriate or perhaps chalky this is really a mild and not a particularly good one,taste,0.4,0
three floyds dreadnaught imperial ipa oz bomber medium pour in a tulip glass recent brewing braved poured a clear amber orange with a small mostly diminishing white head . smelt of strong pineapple and citrus and moderate caramel apricot light banana . taste was upfront strong sweet mango apricot and oranges with a bitter grassy and spruce hops followed by a strong bitter moss and dry leaves yeast on a moderate finish . palate was creamy lively carbonated medium to full bodied lightly cloying and strongly astringent . overall a rich malty sweet ipa loaded with fruit flavors and a generous hop bite . not a personal favorite though it was fairly hard to drink a whole bomber .,taste,0.8,1
my first review . brutal . i had this in a snifter . it s almost black in color with a slight amber hue and a thin tannish head that quickly recedes into a vortex looking swirl in the middle . the scent of caramel and molasses with a hint of coffee greets my nose . tastes mostly of chocolate toasted caramel and molasses with minimal hops presence . halfway down the coffee becomes somewhat evident . i can taste a small yet sharp unidentified sweetness on the sides of my tongue . i want to say that it s butterscotch . this is very smooth with little carbonation . very drinkable and good to wind down to after a long day of whatever tires you out . i would definitely like to have this again . very impressive .,taste,1.0,1
received as a birthday present from my lovely and craft beer appreciative girlfriend . very excited to try this one as it does n t show up too often around my area bottled in . appearance pours a very pretty shade of hazy crimson tinged purple into my glass with about a half finger of fizzy white head sitting on top . as per the the style the head fizzes out to a thin ring in short order . little to no lacing left . what really makes this one interesting to look at is the beautiful shade of the beer itself . smell very vinous smelling with lots of dark grape mixed in with all the other scents . quite a lot of funk as well before you re hit with the lactic tartness at the end of the whiff . a lot going on and i ca n t detect it all but it smells quite good . taste never tasted anything particularly like this before . up front it is again very vinous . tastes of tart grape skins a mineral iron like quality and a surprising amount of oakiness from the barrels . the oak flavors lend a woody seediness to the beer that complements the vinous wine like qualities quite nicely . finishes with a solid amount of funk and a prominent but not overwhelming tartness . complex and delicious . mouthfeel drinkability mouthfeel is appropriate and adequately carbonated for the style . drinkability is good as well though i could n t drink it all night due to the funk and acidity . overall an exceptional lambic . possibly the best cantillon i have had to date though i do really enjoy rose de gambrinus as well . try this if you can get it as it is a unique experience .,taste,1.0,1
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,taste,0.3,0
this beer pours a copper color with a thin white foamy head that quickly fizzles out . the nose is hoppy but not in the traditional ipa way it is more like carmalized hops with a little heat from the high abv . the palate come across as sweet with flavors of carmalized orages and baking spices . the high abv starts to show through n the finish with some heat . great beeer just not something you would drink everyday,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a cloudy dark golden color . very slight carbonation bubbles . leaves an initial thick frothy head and then tapers down to a head that lasts throughout the glass . light lacing . s sweet fruity smell . t sweet and nice hop to malt balance . m moderately thick leaves a slimy feeling on roof of mouth . d goes down quite smooth . could have one or two without overindulging .,taste,0.9,1
i do n t know what to say here . in the midst of looking for something different as my desired brew was sold out i decided to pick up a pack of these . immediately upon pouring i found myself impressed with the extremely thick and creamy retentive foam head . after that it all went down hill . smell is very faint and not at all impressive . taste was very light with some slight coffee and chocolate notes that were there pretty much like flavored water . mouthfeel was creamy with absolutely no carb tingle . drinkability would be great if i was being forced to drink it being so light and watery i could drink until i m full but the overall failure of this brew ensures i wo n t be buying this again .,taste,0.3,0
edition . oz . bottle very cool label with what appears to be a fossilized monkfish . the initial appearance was nice and hazy golden as it poured but even after a careful pour there was a tremendous amount of yeasties floating around . the light head vanished rather quickly but i have been noticing that with the last few tripels i have tried . the aroma is sweet candi sugar but followed with a barnyard smell . i let the pig shit smell clear my mind . the taste is surprisinly nice with a nice crisp dry finish . the alcohol is not hidden very well but it makes a nice appearance at that throat . not a bad tripel . it has all the right pieces somewhere it just needs to put them together .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a slightly hazed orange amber with a thin white head . smell slight malts and hops with a slightly sour aroma mixed in . not unpleasant but not much happening either . taste quite a bit of sourness in the malts right up front some flat bitterness and herbal and citrusy hops . frankly there s quite a bit of unpleasant flavors . long bitter sour aftertaste . mouthfeel sticky even greasy with moderate carbonation . drinkability low not very enjoyable . i ve had this beer before and enjoyed it much more but i can not identify any of the flavors as a specific off flavor . i ll be giving this another chance at some point and i hope i will have the more favorable experience .,taste,0.6,1
the trouble with this beer is that it is n t any good . pours a little better than typical pale straw . smells like corn tastes like corn yadda yadda you ve seen it all before with macrobrews . to be honest i ca n t really distinguish between this and mgd for the most part . i d probably buy this and bring it to a night playing cards just to feel some undeserved pride in lording over my friends and their light beer but that would probably make me feel cheap and dirty . it s plenty drinkable if you want to get drunk but if you want to get drunk why not just spend bucks on a case of natty light and go to town on your liver instead of pretending to have some taste in beer .,taste,0.4,0
this is a nice beer but honestly it tastes like the wasabi i mix with soy sauce when eating sushi . oddly enough i love the taste when eating sushi . sometimes i drink it straight . but it s weird in a beer . . it s mostly in the finish and smell . overall powder hound still resembles a winter ale with a deep nutty maltiness and a bit of hoppiness less than most winter ales . but i never want to buy a pack of it again . not that it s bad it s just a spooky reminder of eating sushi .,taste,0.6,1
i must have gotten a bad batch . i m drinking bottles from the beer of the month club and after opening this bottle and smelling the strong odor of buttery figs raisins i suspected a contaminated sulfur batch . the flavor is horrible . it s like hoppy prunes . i guess this is not a fair review of the beer if my bottles are just bad . oof it s like boozy fruitcake . still what happened to quality control . . . bad batches should be caught and eliminated from distribution . my guess is they knew about this horrible batch and released it anyway to avoid losing money . honestly if you smelled this stuff you would not drink it . horribly contaminated batch . any self respecting home brewer would have tossed this .,taste,0.2,0
brownish red in a snifter. oud bruinish in color . thick with unexpected carbonation all throughout . light lacing very super sticky . smell is pure barleywine with hoppy fermentation and a sickly sweet tinge . taste is the ultimate in caramel and smooth . abv is rather hidden drinkable for dessert . burnt sugar is the phrase to best describe the taste . malty bitterness and butterscotch end the experience for you . some say is too late for this one i think its perfect . i like em sweet . thx unionmade ms. unionmade,taste,0.9,1
pours very clear and strangely pale . the look is not unlike a glass of club soda with one drop of green and two drops of yellow food coloring added plus a tiny head that disappeared in about seconds . hints of beer can be detected in the nose . hints of beer can be detected in the flavor . seriously there is a touch a cracker like malts hidden in a perrier esque mineral water front but complex this beer is not . if threatened bodily harm i might admit i tasted a brief encounter with a lemony bitterness that possibly could have been caused by hops . if imminent sugar pouring in my gas tank was at hand i would have to concede that it drinks almost a easy as a tall glass of ice water on a hot day . but i will not . give mad props to this malted alcohol laced seltzer water . besides is n t coors associated with the nazis or something .,taste,0.4,0
poured a muddy orange into a chimay chalice with a thin film of off white head . fresh aroma of slightly sour lemon and a bit of caramel . moderate carbonation and a light mouthfeel . very full favor caught me off guard much more intense than the aroma indicated . quite a bit of sour lemon up front followed by some creamy biscuity malts and more tartness on the finish . just a bit of caramel sweetness helped to even things out as the beer warmed . drinkable and pleasantly hoppy if not particularly balanced .,taste,0.9,1
a orangish golden with a large head and thick rings of lacing . s gumball and hay with some light maltiness . not a lot going on here but it is n t bad . t slightly funky horse blanket i think it is actually spices combining to give this . it is rather sweet too . aftertaste is somewhat funky with a musty straw flavor . dissappointing and watery . m smooth thin to medium bodied pretty refreshing . d meh . this beer is lacking in flavor . it just strikes me as not being a full enough flavor more like water with additives than a beer . i do n t think i will have again .,taste,0.4,0
reviewed on . ml bottle bottled . pours a light orange with no head . aroma of a lot of funk and general fruity tartness . flavor of light vinegar notes slight tartness . stars off light and easy to drink but it gets a bit wearing by mid glass . fairly acidic but overall pretty good . .,taste,0.8,1
i waited for awhile to try this beer . in fact probably ever since i joined this website i ve been wanting to try it . apas and ipas are my favorite two styles and as this was highly ranked was on my to drink list yet i could never find it at my local liquor stores . too much demand limited quantities stocked . finally found this and tried it . drinkable with good but not intense hop flavors aromas . lighter body . overall it s just an ok pale ale . not bad just not great . if you have the option of buying a daisy cutter and i know this is n t really a fair option to many buy the dc . daisy cutter is by far a top example of the apa style and has a certain crispness to it that alpha king ca n t boast .,taste,0.6,1
pours a rich amber copper color with decent clarity . a large two finger slightly yellowed head forms on tops and lingers with good retention . some nice lacing as it subsides as well . the aroma is pretty good . a slight hoppiness giving a touch of citrus . some caramel maltiness is also in there . the taste is ok . this one is sweet up front with some caramel and finishes with a slightly bitter citrus hop . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a nice carbonation tingle . finish is slightly dry . drinkability is moderate to high . the flavors fine for a pale . nothing out of the ordinary but not bad at all .,taste,0.6,1
upon pour i had a tough time picking up the aroma . is it somewhat roasty or sweet . tough to tell too faint . otherwise its a beautiful looking beer . big fluffy tan head that leaves tremendous lace and a nice opaque black body . the mouthfeel is smooth but still full . the taste can best be described as interesting . i would say its mostly caramelish but at the same time it has a dull cola taste as an overtone . this is definitely more malty than anything . it finishes very sweetly kind of like a candy residue . its not the greatest brew and i probably would n t seek it out again .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.2,0
bought out of morbid curiosity plus it was on sale i expect this to be nothing more than a gimmick . we shall see . first of all . and they could n t spring for brown glass . bah . i must say though it looks like a million bucks most people could probably be easily tricked into thinking it s champagne . same pale yellow same streams of bubbles same frothy fizzy fleeting white head . surprisingly it actually smells a bit like champagne too . it has a musty yet fruity quality and in fact it smells more like champagne than beer delicately fruity and vinous with a mild apple sweetness and lemon bitterness . bone dry and very light in terms of flavor this tastes like some kind of weird shandy type concoction made from stella brut champagne and club soda . but what it lacks in impact and depth it makes up for with sheer clarity and refreshment . this beer is interesting in that it is very unique but on the other hand it is uninteresting in that it is bland bland bland .,taste,0.6,1
tried this one as a oz . sample . described as a traditional unfiltered german hefeweizen this beer looked the part . it s a hazy golden color and came to the table with a little head left and decent lacing . the aroma is faint . very weak phenols esters . the flavor is in line with the aroma . very low banana clove flavor . this beer is thin has medium light body . could use some more carbonation . this is a bland hefe . it s watery and leaves me wondering how there could be any wheat in it .,taste,0.4,0
a a hazy orange yellow liquid with an almost non existent white head . s pepper citrus rind and coriander . pungent and aromatic . a little heavy on the pepper which is not that appealing to me . t pepper flowers citrus rind and coriander . this is not nearly as potent as the aroma lead me to believe . has a smoky potpourri aspect to it . m smooth with a bit of a carbonation peppery bite at the end . d unique to say the least . i would not want more than one of these but it is worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
wow i love this beer . looks almost pitch black with brown bubbles from the carbonation around the rim . smells rich with dark barely sweetened by the oak . taste is a wonderful blend of full rich chocolate malt smoke and oak . it almost has a dark sweetness about it . then it s followed by a nice chocolate tale at the end . mouthfeel is full all around . this brew is a delight to experience and one i plan on experiencing again with friends . cheers,taste,1.0,1
look dark brown with a lighter brown swirl throughout the beer . a massive inch head and great retention with some spotty lacing and some coffee bean sediment smell very earthy kind of dirty coffee bean nose taste essentially the same as the nose just pure coffee mouthfeel this is hands down the worst mouthfeel i have ever experienced in a beer . there is so much carbonation that is foams up in your mouth . this body . just awful overall i do actually like the flavors of the beer but the high amount of carbonation makes this beer undrinkable . hey cigar city figure it out,taste,0.7,1
a dark brown with a strong hint of red . the head dies fast settling to a mere ring around the glass . this looks very similar to a dark cola like coke or something similar . not really any lacing but there is a liquid film left along the glass edge much like you d find with wine . the first thing i noticed in the nose was cherries tons and tons . they are so strong in the nose most the other scents get buried almost completely . a warm sort of bourbon smell cuts through . a bit of vanilla and tobacco too . very pleasant and inviting but i feel a little cherry dominate . the taste and body of this beer do n t really bear much resemblance to a stout in my opinion but that is totally a welcome quality . the cherry stout is sort of a tired thing to me . this one has a very fresh unique quality to it . a lot of pretty standard flavors come out but they blend in a way that feels new . cherries are a pretty obvious one vanilla caramel brown sugar . overall this beer has tremendous flavor . it s easy to sip and goes down just as easily . it would n t be hard to find yourself without any left . i feel like the beer is fairly flat though . i do n t know if it s the intention or if it s just my pack but i think this would really benefit with a little carbonation not much but there is barely any at all .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a pale orange a tad darker than most wits . a sort of creamy three finger head fizzles down a one finger rather quickly from there it fizzles down to a cap and then to nothing . very little if any lacing . s citrus mostly lemon some orange belgian yeast and the associated funk and a touch of coriander . the aroma is rather sour and astringent but in a moderately pleasing way . t the taste starts with bitter citrus and belgian yeast up front similar to the hitachino nest white ale and then that fades into a touch of coriander and hop spiciness . the flavor is quite strong overall and finishes quickly with a hint of bitter lemon peel . the malt is well balanced against the acidity of the citrus the malt has virtually no sweetness compared to other examples . i am surprised by the amount of belgian yeast even wild yeast funk . the flavor here may be an acquired taste for the allagash white and blue moon drinkers but i think this is quite delicious . there are some dynamic subtle flavor notes that suggest black pepper corns unmalted wheat honeydew mellon . this definitely has an authentic feel that most other wits miss even the belgian ones . the dynamic flavor profiles remind me a lot of the hitachino without the strong nutmeg notes . again a delicious beer . m a bit over carbonated typical unibroue but quite creamy and medium bodied . just thin enough to be very refreshing . carbonation is very distracting . . d carbonation is distracting but flavor is amazing . i would drink another . this one is great to sip and savor the interesting flavors . . o an over carbonated and poor looking wit yet completely amazing . drink this .,taste,1.0,1
appearance dark brown with a finger tan head smell biscuity malts buttery caramel a hint of noble hops in the background taste sweet caramel malts a little roast bitterness a tiny bit of hop in the finish rather bland mouthfeel thin medium carbonation fairly dry they were shotting for a session ale and that s exactly what they produced . a little bland but also inoffensive and highly drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
both my girlfriend and i can enjoy this beer a quality not found in too many brands . what i really like about this brew is the color and flavor which at least to my palate tastes a bit like vinegar . in good way . i would compare this beer to a smithwicks or other dark ales . good with shepherd s pie . pour decent not a ton of head even when sloshed in a friend of mine is not the best server appearance dark a bit malt vinegarish . not too fizzy smell rich a bit grainy taste this is where this ale shines in my opinion very drinkable and rich but not too heavy . all in all one of my all time favorites .,taste,1.0,1
this bottle was part of the samuel smith gift box which includes three ss beers a pint glass and coasters . pours a deep reddish brown hue into the aforementioned pint glass . a healthy creamy off white head rests on top lacing very well as the ale is consumed . the aroma hints of pecan pie . it smells bready nutty and like maple and brown sugar . these are also the dominant flavors being joined by a mild bitterness . at the end there is a twinge of fruitiness . sweet and malty yet dry . this is smooth stuff . it goes down so easily . it also seems to satisfy my appetite as well as quench my thirst . for me this is one of those complete package beers it tastes and smells great is n t too light or strong and can be enjoyed any time .,taste,0.8,1
picked up on discount at ronkonkama beverage this afternoon . looks like bavaria or heinekin or horses or any one of dozens of nearly identical pale eurotrash lagers . pours golden with very little head and almost no nose . taste is similar . very little barley or hops really . this is drinkable but otherwise anonymous . just another face in the crowd .,taste,0.4,0
had in a taster flight at the bruery provisions in orange . poured in a oz tulip glass . a light orange color thick fluffy head . thick lacing very little carbonation . s slightly bitter hops some dark fruits and a seemingly high alcohol content . t creamy the hops come in strong late in the taste . there is a yam kind of sweetness in the first taste . m light bodied clean finish . o not my favorite of the style but wonderfully complex . kudos .,taste,0.9,1
preface okay here we go again with the prefacing . i think perhaps i should give an epilogue . it reveals less at the get go . appearance much lighter than i would have expected of an oktoberfest beer not necessarily a bad thing . i would say it was an extremely pale amber or a nice golden yellow . smell a nice yeast scent not dissimilar to the original hb brew . taste this is where i was unpleasantly surprised . the original hb brew is so wonderful that i had high expectations for the oktoberfest variety . unfortunately the difference between the two brews was minimal at best . at worst i would call the difference barely perceptible . mouthfeel ca n t complain but it suffers from the same thing the taste suffers from . drinkability very yummy for an oktoberfest . ca n t complain . epilogue what happened here . i was expecting to give a rave review . hofbrau s original is so tasty but the oktoberfest wagers little . i mean i have heard the expression play it safe but come on . at some point you have to risk something . try again hofbrau .,taste,0.6,1
oz brown bottle with no freshness date . appearance as far as clarity goes it is just fine slight chill haze that dissipates with a weathered golden hue . sticky thin lace is all a hard pour yields . smell perfumy citric floral and a tad estery . big yeast bite that throws a nearly tart twang in the aroma . taste unmistakable yeast bite is quite blunt on the tongue adds an odd twang right from the get go and does not let go . hop bitterness is par to style though seems to only intensify the off character of the yeast . maltiness is there but the taste buds are again taken over by the yeast . hops leave a long trail of flavour and are the only redeeming quality . mouthfeel low carbonation slickness in the mouth and a vague smoothness is all that is there . drinkability notes similar yeast flavours as their summer wheat my advise would be to ditch the yeast strain as it has gone sour go with a fresh strain . it almost has that homebrewesque dry yeast fermented flavour and aroma not too pleasant at all . regardless there are tons of other ipas to pick over this one .,taste,0.3,0
a black with a slightly tan head . looks like a cola when poured into a glass . ruby tinge when a light is shined through this beer . s not much going on but slightly malty and sweet . slightly burnt as well . t light maltiness with a chocolatey after taste . sweet enough that the flavor lasts for a while after sipping . somewhat of a smokiness to go along with caramel . m a little to watery for my liking . decently easy to drink though with no forced sips throughout the beer . d great beer to drink with food or alone . nice to change it up a little . one of my favorite sa offerings .,taste,0.8,1
very dark brown bare light would shine through with a bit of amber . tan head that faded quickly . i could n t smell a thing to be honest and i do n t have a cold but i have no idea how to rate no smell . there is this strange roastye sweetness w a bit of spice . truly unique imo . a bit thinner than i expected though . drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
big thanks to nash for sending this my way . brewed the first week of january fresh . pours into my warsteiner pilsner glass bright and clear golden amber medium white head forms quite thick quickly settles down to a thin layer leaves some decent lace . smell is sweet and malty honey grass nice citrus hops bread nicely balanced bit of spicy hops . taste is nice and malty honey caramel bready quite sweet grainy but nice floral citrus in the finish solid balance . mouthfeel is light bodied with medium carbonation very refreshing and smooth nice tang to it . not sure why they release this in the winter it would be a perfect patio beer . thanks greg .,taste,0.7,1
ml can with some code on the bottom served in its namesake glass . pours a brilliantly clear gold with high carbonation and a half inch white head that leaves a bit of lace . smells of sweet doughy malt and corn with a dash of herbal hops that go piney and citric as it warms . very clean entry on the palate with grainy sweet malts and a few esters . nearly devoid of hops and carbonation is the main flavor here . very light and crisp with lots of carbonation and a short finish . definitely mislabeled by today s standards but i m not sure this would have been considered an ipa even fifty years ago . however if you go into it thinking regional macrobrew think pabst or narragansett then it s not too bad .,taste,0.3,0
poured into pub glass in pours . appears thin but not watery medium brown with burgundy tints thin beige head that is gone very quickly very light lacing . large sediment . smells very strong spicy alcohol almost too boozy of a smell . has earthy musty smell with the presence of figs dates allspice and clove . it has a moderately strong spicy alcohol taste very creamy and buttery . tastes much better than it smells . the alcohol presence is a bit strong on the backtaste but not offensive . it has a taste that reminds me of a nice tawny port wine with some coffee taste . nice mouthful . i really did n t expect it to cling to your mouth like it does especially for a strong ale . the taste and mouthfeel improved significantly with the yeast pour . much more rounded flavors and smoother . i would gladly try more of this but i think this is a one at a time type beer that needs savored and not for fast drinking . i m not sure if this is really true to style but i thought it was quite good .,taste,0.9,1
look golden yellow with a finger head and no retention and lots of carbonation bubbles smell wheat and pineapple not much more taste holy pineapple batman this almost taste like pineapple juice with a hint of pineapple mouthfeel light and refreshing with a medium carbonation feel overall not for me but if you love fruit in your beer than this is definately for you .,taste,0.4,0
i tried this oatmeal stout simply because it was a samuel smith . and usually their stuff is really good . but there were both ups and downs to this interesting brew . it poured pitch black into a regular glass with very little head quickly disappearing into a fine lace around the rim . the scent is quite strong with the obvious oatmeal and hints of raisin . someother fruit that i ca n t point my finger on thought it s not fig . very pleasant and nice to look at but that s where the pleasantries end . you take a sip and initially the mouthfeel is mild and underwhelming with a grainy malty taste . not much to get excited about and then the aftertaste hits you when you swallow . a little on the bitter side and quite bland with no taste . i can see this as a nice addition to a meal . but on it s own it s a little bit disappointing . not a bad beer though .,taste,0.6,1
a golden wheaty hazy hefeweizen look to it with a nice creamy head that sticks around and has some nice lacing on the glass . very nice look to it for a light colored beer . s very strong aroma . deep deep cherry smell robust . it s so strong it worries me what this will taste like . hints of wheat are mostly overpowered by the nearly medicinal cherry aroma . t better than i expected . the strength of cherry on the palate definitely does n t match the aroma . some light cherry sweetness early on gives way to the wheat and is followed by a bitter sour finish . the balance is n t bad especially when i was expecting this to be as sweet as it smelled . . m medium in body . smooth with a tight carbonated finish . d just ok here . the cherry ness wore on me by the end of the glass . i d not be excited about another but it s not too overbearing . overall impression i m not usually a fruit lambic fan but i do appreciate what they ve done here . the cherry malt taste is n t offending and i like that the wheat is much more pronounced on the palate than in the aroma and it creates some nice balance with a touch of bitter in the finish . this is n t bad for a once in a while unique change of pace .,taste,0.7,1
beer o clock at work and this was on the cart . appearance dark amber to copper with a tan pillowy head smell not much smell biscuity malt note hint of fruity floral hops taste balanced a bit malt forward with the citrus grapefruit flavor of the hops coming in after and then other flavors maybe toffee or caramel come in with the aftertaste . mouthfeel a bit aqueous but seems to coat the mouth and keeps the flavors present . moderate carbonation does n t scrub the palate . drinkability over all a decent pale ale i would have it again,taste,0.9,1
nothing that has n t been covered just wanting to help the statistics mean something . great beer . got it in a mix pack at patricia s iga this summer and have n t seen it in columbia since . not a summer drinking beer but excellent for slow sipping from a belgian glass . a pint at a time in a big belgian glass was my decanting . great all around beer if you are n t looking to party with it . i would note that it had a caramel mouthfeel that i ve personally overdone brewing belgians but they pulled it off with a great amount of drinkability . the bubbles help tone down the unfermentable sugars . also i did drink it a little colder than i usually drink belgian beers .,taste,1.0,1
this came from the bottle an inky black with subtle ruby highlights . i was using an over sized wine glass dfh in fact and this particular glass often subdues the beer keeping a good head from forming . that was the case this time . judging by the clingy lace it would form a decent sized one in a shaker glass . the nose is very subtle . roasted malt chocolate hints of black cherry and just a little licorice . just a slight citrus finish . the taste is more subtle than i expected too . the chocolate a little coffee and with the coffee the licorice evolves into chicory . there is a mild alcohol warming and a just as mild hop bite . very smooth mouth feel but not as velvety as i had hoped . still this is a very drinkable and potent stout .,taste,1.0,1
cloudy orangish yellow color with a quickly diminishing pure white head . a definite citrus presence in the smell . a light citrusy fruity taste . the mouthfeel is light and very smooth . very drinkable . easily could drink several on a hot summer day . another nice one by schlaflys .,taste,0.8,1
a average hefeweizen appearance on the minimal carbonation side . nothing too unusual . s very light smell . almost nothing there but a bit of citrus . really does n t smell like beer . t same story as with the smell . almost no flavor and with none of the typical hefe bite . this is a truly bad beer it drinks almost like a light beer so watery that it is unpleasant . m delivers on the minimal carbonation observed after the pour . feels flat which is especially damning for such a tasteless beer . yuck . d not hard to drink but not especially pleasant to do so either . i was very unimpressed with this beer . generally widmer does a solid if not overly inspired job but this is just plain boring and unpleasant . they make a variety pack that is a good cheap buy for a big group but the prospect of ending up with a bunch of the hefeweizen might make me think twice about stocking up .,taste,0.2,0
part of a sampler at the brewery it s a . abv beer . it poured with a deep reddish brownish color . i could n t detect too much of an aroma but it had a nice deep roasted flavor that surprised me because of the lack of smell . and great drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
bought this on a whim a while ago and been meaning to get into it . today i ca n t put it off any longer . a poured into a snifter not preferred out of a ml . pours a golden yellow pale in color with an impressive active ivory head . very nice . color is glowing . s hops are there as is a murky sweetness . sourdough perhaps . not in a bad way perhaps it s just the yeast . still complex bouquet . i m smelling a meaty nuttiness like almond paste . t yes . very good no very great . hops are here in full force . there s a slight medicinal herbal aroma that gets unlocked in the sip . this has way more depth and body beyond even the most balanced ipas . a hybrid that exceeds the sum of all its parts. legendary brew . m crisp full bodied and putting a smile on my face . d moderately low to moderately high . this is so watch out . still for us hop heads this beer takes beloved hops in a new direction without compromising the integrity of the essential hop flavor we all know and love . truly a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
a this has an awesome name and label which really help the cause . best before date is indicated as well . pours about as dark a brown as you can imagine . with tinges of red and copper around the rim . the lacing is excellent with a sticky viscous foam that really clings to the glass . my only disappointment is that the foamy head is n t really existent . .just a thin layer formed and turned into a ring around the glass . s the first thing i notice is an intense coffee aroma reminiscent of an americano or cappucino . there is also some dark chocolate cocoa bean aromas mixed in . this beer contains some smoked qualities as well which remind me of a smoked gouda cheese or something . t powerful dark chocolate malts with a burnt highly roasted chocolate coffee flavor . there are also some notes of the aforementioned smokiness as well as a hint of sweet malt which balance this out . the finish is hopped well for the style but it s the sticky sweetness that lingers on the palate afterward . m surprisingly this was much lighter than i thought it would be . the carbonation is of fine bubbles but maybe just a little too much of it that hits the palate right up front . the finish is smooth however and quite pleasant . d lots of flavor packed into this one . a very solid porter . i do n t think i d have more than one of these at a time though as the roasted qualities of the malt are quite dominant . great meal beer and would go perfectly with a roast beef or stew . anyone though that s really into the dry porters will very much enjoy this one . i do like this and would say that it s a great beer .,taste,0.9,1
i went to the beer shop to pick up a pack of a beer i could drink at the party . that just came out to the store so why not . this is a special edition of their bock . bottled on november . tasted at the party on the december th . tasted seriously december th . notes from december th color is amber almost red . it is very dark amber color . a nice head which is a change from this brewery . the aroma is malts caramel not much hops . the taste is caramel malts with a light note of bitterness at the end . medium body beer and very refreshing . i nice beer to have during fall . typical of this brewery not out of this world beer more like a classic beer . nothing shocking which could be good sometimes . tastier and smellier than their all year round bock . not bad not extraordinary . however much better than their bock .,taste,0.6,1
cloudy pale yellow body that seems to glow . the head dies quickly and leaves a full lace when swirled . cantaloupe and lemon on the nose with something beachy in the background . the yeast is apparent . very thirst quenching and ends slightly sour . the taste is pleasant and not overpowering . a great beer for the lawn .,taste,0.7,1
a a truly amber color very faint carbonation a finger and a half of white head s a musty dingy pub ale type aroma with malty candy sweet hint to the nose t bland lacking both body and flavor not fond of this its quality but rather nondescript sour flavor slight hop malt kick tastes watered down m d easily drinkable not weak bodied smooth but not more than palatable,taste,0.4,0
a crisp looking beer nice contrast between body and head . smells a lot like a summer brew with lemon grass and yeast . taste was pretty good . clean flavor of biscuit sweet lemon and hops . finishes smooth and crisp good refreshment during the heat wave in zurich .,taste,0.9,1
ml bomber poureds into a trois pistoles snifter . did n t realize until afterward that the back of the bottle specifically says not to pour it into snifter and instead recommends flutes . appearance medium white head with medium low retention . effervescent body . smell definite apple . light to mod maltiness . sorta mild and underwhelming . taste really dry . only the slightest bit of sweetness competes with mild alcoholic astringency in the finish . not a bad beer . but very underwelming . mouthfeel head does n t feel like anything in the mouth . does n t offer much in the way of texture . overall drinkability may go decent with a pairing but there s not much in the way of interesting qualities . neither a flute nor food would probably save this beer . sort of like the michelob ultra for fruit beers . unibroue i am disappoint .,taste,0.4,0
while i love the hb s other offerings this is one of the newer festbier items that is n t really a marzen . this is essentially a spezial hell or export . it s okay for what it is but do n t buy this expecting an amber colored brew with graham cracker like flavors . this brew is golden with a decent head . nothing really wrong with it as long as you know what you re getting . smell is pretty malty for a pale beer . noble hops follow up . slightly more potent than a helles hence this is closer to a spezial . the flavor is a nice balance between sweet and dry and is n t bad for what they re shooting for . starts off sweet and grainy and finishes relatively clean with a noble hop hit . this is pretty easy to session if you want to and it s designed to be consumed in mass quantities after all personally i m not really a big fan of this lighter fest style . if i want a helles spezial export etc . there are plenty of good offerings and most fest tents already have them . when i want a marzen oktoberfest i d prefer the original style . there s nothing inherently wrong with this brew when categorized properly but when they scale back a style i enjoy it s almost like a conflict of interest .,taste,0.6,1
this is a stout among stouts . smooth and creamy but not to heavy like the young s double chocolate . it is just a damn good stout . i highly recommned this one . the aroma is lacking unless served at about degrees . the palate is very pleased with the overall texture and taste of this fine stout .,taste,1.0,1
poured a . quite dark mocha head . body is black as coffee . smell has chocolate coffee malt . taste is more of same but what s most noteworthy is the chocolate malt and long slightly bitter finish have a definite dark chocolate aspect to them . i felt like i d munched a high end cocoa bar . all in all this holds its own against a world of rich porters . well done .,taste,1.0,1
overrated . pours a dark amber brown color with a thick white foam head . has a yeasty aroma of dark fruit and toffee . has a dry bitter taste with notes of dark fruit and caramel . the mix does n t work for me . too doughy and too sweet . to each their own .,taste,0.3,0
pours a pale straw yellow with a frothy white head that dissipates quickly to a soapy cap . i m getting some mineral metallic notes on the nose as well as some bready malt and noble hops . the taste is on the sweet and malty side but with noticeable noble hops and a touch of mineral . finishes very crisp with very little lingering aftertaste . highly refreshing . light bodied lively carbonation this is a tad on the sweet side for me but still a classic and highly enjoyable pint .,taste,0.8,1
purchased at plumpjacks in san francisco ca . presentation . oz bottle . bottled on date notched on label . poured into my maudite tulip . appearance pumpkin pie rust colored pour . head fills to the top my my glass . almost a inch remains for the endurance . very chunky and beautiful webbed lacing . smell dark fruits and spices galore . plums raisins and figs . throw in some corriander and even a dash of chocolate and caramel . i even notice some vinous scent . this beer is loaded . taste oaky bourbon like flavor . some vanilla but mostly butterscotch . light caramel intermixed . i did n t get a whole lot of the fruit flavors noticed in the nose though . mild sweetness in the malt . mouthfeel ultra smooth super creamy . low almost cask like carbonation . very warming with a light sugary tongue coating . drinkability a wonderful and interesting brew with lots of twists and turns . a winner in every catagory . one i will revisit for sure . one of the best beers i have had period .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a black dark brown with a finger tan head . head last a minute and then forms a nice ring around the glass . i love the red glow through the dark beer when i tip the glass for a sip . nicely laced . s nothing too special here . a nice faint licorice smell . t smooth coffee malty taste with a hint of chocolate . i love the mild hop bitterness at the end . leaves a lasting bitter aftertaste . i must say i am pleasently suprised . this is much better than i expected . m not too thick or thin . can feel the carbonation . has a bite that i did n t expect . d i could drink a few of these . goes down easy and taste great . this exceded my expectations . for some reason i was expecting it to be thinner and weaker . if all of my beers from my flying dog sampler are this good it wo n t last long .,taste,0.9,1
michigan pale ales the underrated awesome brew . light amber and peach colored this brew has a solid creamy white head like many an ipa . aroma has a biting hoppy character big hop oils mostly piney taste with some sweet characteristics like cane sugar and a little caramel . not an overwhelming hop bitterness like some ipa just a smooth light drinking brew here . definitely can waste a couple rounds here . not quite bell s two hearted but a very good brew that s worth a look .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a large beer mug . a pours a dark clear red brown with about inch head and some sediment settling to the bottom . s lots of toasted malts maybe some hop aroma as well . t the first few sips tasted great but i think that was only because of the exceptionally long day i ve had . really after today i think even a natty ice would taste great . anyways i taste alot of malt some coffee and a sour bitterness at the end . m not too thick or thin fairly carbonated . d i think i ll have a few more . i could pretty easily polish off the whole six pack if i wanted to i think .,taste,0.8,1
this would be almost perfect if the head had a few more ups . motor oil thickness with thin pumpernickel head . surprisingly austere and mild chocolate malt that imparts smke and roast qualities . grassy hop character . holy . . best of both worlds an ris and quad put together . charred malt molasses ginger and an overall mild spice tone colors this ridiculously well . mouthfeel has depth on both ris and quad fronts . balance in abundance . only fault is a slight disjoint between the two styles but still very pleasant . this is a most enjoyable sipper of course it ll be quite heavy . awesome stuff .,taste,1.0,1
in a brown ml corked caged bottle dated nov . this poured a golden peach with a slightly pinkish head which settled to the edges and leaves a lacy coating whenever the glass is tilted . smell is a fruity breadiness i just ca n t identify the fruit . taste is almost a mild peach smooth at first the comes a bite then the warmth of the alcohol . the finish seems surprisingly dry . quite tasty and enjoyable . mouthfeel is medium with a slight bite at the tongue . drinkability good for it s style it s for sippin not guzzlin . i paid . a ml,taste,0.9,1
presentation and appearance big . oz bottle with black foil a cap and a cork . im a little concerned that the top of the cork is wet . it pours a magnificent clear crimson in my flute with a creamy light pink head that has pretty good retention due to the carbonation . smell sour and yeasty with loads of mixed fruit . it smells similar to the other cantillon fruit lambics that i have had . vinegar mixed with wine is the best way i can describe it . lamvinus really has a lot going on here incredibly complex stuff . taste sour but not as sour as many lambics . the yeast is strong earthy and musty to balance of the sourness . this is as close to a wine as it is to a beer with its mix of fruity flavors . grapes are the main fruit flavor but there are notes of passion fruit strawberries and cherries . the more i drink the less i taste the sourness and more the fruit comes out . mouthfeel pretty light with high carbonation . the sourness makes the sides of the mouth tingle a little adding to the mouthfeel . drinkability and notes while i respect this beer the exceedingly high price and sourness make this a one time purchase for me . i enjoyed this but not that much more than the standard cantillon kriek . if you have some extra money kicking around and you love lambics particularly those from cantillon pick one of these up for a special occasion .,taste,0.8,1
pours clear bright gold with a huge finger fizzy whit head that faded to a film and left no lacing smell is sa noble pils with more malt and booze taste noble hops fruity yeast malt i get buttery malt and lots of grainy malts that make this beer very sweet mouthfeel is medium heavy . and sticky drinkability is terrible sa suckered me again a pop for a heavier version noble pils i will pass on picking up another bottle,taste,0.6,1
poured bottle into pint glass . appearance pours a pretty clear amber color that has a full light tan colored head . smell has a very strong malt aroma that is sweet and slightly fruity . quite appealing . taste slightly bitter from the roasted malt but not much hop presence making for a very smooth finish . it almost reminds me of a scotch ale . mouthfeel a little thin given the appearance . i expected a little bit more . drinkability the only thing that brings this down for me is the high alcohol content . however i could still drink a couple of these in one evening .,taste,0.9,1
i had this with my hophead male friend a few weeks ago and then decided that it was the right thing to pick up to celebrate being done with my written exams at college a great tasting beer that will get you unable to see straight very quickly . smells like citrus and grassy hops has no head and goes down unbelievably smooth for its abv . i actually thought the malt stood up pretty well to the predominantly citrusy and sweet hops creating a surprisingly well balanced beer with a bitter finish . the mouthfeel is relatively full with medium carbonation a lingering sweet along with the lingering bitter . i loved it .,taste,1.0,1
awesome extra received from bamadog in a trade awhile back . knocked one of my wants . very generous trader . poured into my pint glass . pours a crystal clear pale gold with a big frothy eggshell white head on top . this is one of the clearest ipas i ve ever seen . expected it a bit darker . great retention on this one . left plenty of lace and sip rings in its wake . scents of pine needles lemon rinds crackers and a sharp sour note . the mouth is a little thin and slick . leaves a light silky coating on the palate . on to the good part . wow . this is a really well made e ipa as far as flavor goes . big citrusy hops at the forefront but they mellow beautifully to a sweet honey finish . no harsh aftertaste even though this is plenty bitter . slight drying feel on the finish . flavors of grapefruit and light butterscotch bring up the rear . what a treat this beer is . thanks rich for this stellar beer .,taste,0.9,1
burgundy . heavily oaked nose with many interwoven dry red wine qualities and notes of peppers caramel apples and sticky dark fruits . slight sour deep dark malt dry oak and many red wine qualities . over oaked . hardly . the deep rich fruity malts meld with the wine qualities perfectly to create a very well made beer . once again i am shocked at one of fish s barrel aged offerings .,taste,1.0,1
ounce bottle poured into tulip a poured bright orange . thin head white in color with little head retention and some nice lacing . s sweet with a hint of malt . not a huge aroma but has that belgian feel . t wow this surprised me . not what i imagined a belgian ipa such an odd category to be but this is my first crack the style . tastes like duvel dry hopped with saaz and cascade . have to say i like it . m high carbonation and with all of these flavors it s like my mouth just watched david bowie and mick jagger sing dancing in the streets . confused somewhat afraid but oddly intrigued for more . d catch on the drinkability here . i like this beer a lot but not something i can drink a lot of if i bought a six pack it would last me a month,taste,0.9,1
appearance beautiful amber great head good carbonation no room for improvement smell sweet nutty hint of molasses a touch of floral pine taste sweet floral pine malty with a nice helping of hops sweet floral bitter there s a lot of real taste here . it s a fine beer that is n t as easy to drink as a lot of the weak crap .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a can into a pilsner glass . the can was from china couldnt carry glass because of the airplane rules . appearance pour was very familiar to a budweiser . the head left as if it owed somebody money.the color was golden yellow . smell not too much here just a light hoppy smell taste suprisingly better than i thought it would be . a nice crisp taste that had no bitterness at all . mouthfeel drinkability my brother in law brought this for me fron china and if i ever go there i will drink this and the other brands . i have tried this over here and it didnt taste like this . this is a crisp beer you should try . enjoy,taste,0.8,1
best by printed on the bottle . a a light orange gold color with a thick slightly off white head that retains very well and leaves lots of nice lace down the glass . s very strong grapefruit hop aroma with perhaps some faint peachy notes . some lightly sweet malts in the background as well . very pleasing but only a because i know the hop aromas could be stronger for an american ipa . t m it s good but not quite hoppy enough . it tastes more like an american pale ale than an ipa . the hop bite is very bitter but i wish the hops gave more flavor . i m a hop lover but bitterness for it s own sake is not enjoyable there has to be some flavor that goes along with it . pale malts balance a little bit with the hops too . like most ipas it has an oily mouthfeel with good coating and a dry finish . carbonation is also spot on . d decently drinkable but if it had more flavor it would be much better . still a solid american ipa and something i ll probably pick up again because its lower abv makes it somewhat of a sessionable ipa .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a black with light breaking through at the edges with a deep red hue . head rises then falls to a thin tawny froth completely covering the beer surface . s roasted coffee slight caramel hit slight but of citrus attributed from the hops malty sweetness . very nice and well balanced . t coffee sweetness fruity hints roasted malts bitterness . all go very well and even with each other . awesome . m good yet i think that a bit more body would have done better . d great as a session beer doesnt fatigue the palate at all .,taste,1.0,1
please pardon the brevity of this review i am attempting to catch up between work assignments from weeks of tasting based on notes . muddy deep brown color opaque body without solids milky white head that fades almost instantly . smells of coffee and freshly basked bread starts even smooth and slightly bitter settles full bodied and semi sweet with caramel cashew and wheat flavors finishes smooth but heavy and very strong leaves a lasting wheat like aftertase with sweetened edges .,taste,0.8,1
this is my new favorite pumpkin beer . exceptional smell and taste . the pumpkin and spice is very prevalent but not overbearing . although it s imperial it does n t feel or taste like a big beer . it s very smooth i feel as if i could drink a six pack easily .,taste,1.0,1
for me this is n t really a pleasant drink and there s just not a lot to it . the stout is a brilliant brown with a frothy head that unfortunately lacks the retention you d imagine after initial pour . the smell is one dominated by coffee but a cheap roast at best . tasting it it s definately very chocolate but also has strong coffee and dark ruit flavours . i d almost recommend they name it a coffee stout as opposed to double chocolate stout the caffeen flavour is far more prominant in my opinion . the mouthfeel is a little less smooth than expected and due to my dislike for coffee and the similarity in taste to cadbury s fruit nut chocolate bars i do n t paticularly appreciate the aftertaste either . it s definately a desert sipper but not one i d esspecially go out and purchase .,taste,0.4,0
a this beer pours a beautiful red peachy orange brown color with about in of head . s lots of citrus some caramel as well . there are also some woody scents coming through after it sits for a few minutes t fairly mild hop flavor profile compared to other ipas i ve had . slighty bitter at first but then mellows and sweetens toward the end . the citrus is present here as well . not as complex as some ipas i ve had which is a good thing sometimes though i tend to prefer them more complex m crisp with good carbonation and a decent body d highly drinkable and with it s milder flavor profile this will probably be a good beer to get some of my friends drinking american craft beers . it is light a refreshing and would make a good summertime brew,taste,0.7,1
deep dark brown with red highlights and frothy tan head . aromas of molasses yeast and light sweetness . very faint molasses start transforms to light yeasty allspice and a plum or perhaps prune sweetness . there is also a rather strong presence of floral hop character and a slightly bready finish . mouthfeel is relatively high carbonation for the style . a very subtle flavored dubbel which may be the result of high carbonation washing some of the flavors away . as it settled it certainly got better .,taste,0.9,1
also got this one in the pack sampler . as i stated in my review of the marzen i really was hoping a b was going to turn the corner with these offerings . the pour was a dark orange bordering on an amber color with a two finger head that quickly dissapated and left a light white lace on top of the beer . the smell was quite strong for an a b offering . very pronounced pumpkin cinnamon and maybe a slight hint of nutmeg with an undertone of hops and malt . the drink was not the let down i expected . the front was a quick pop of malt sweetness followed by very pronounced pumpkin and fall spice flavors . the finish was a lingering spice with a trace of pumpkin . all and all not a bad beer i just wish they would offer it in packs not just the sampler . well worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a stemless pinot glass . pours a fizzy apricot color hazy with a tight champagne like head that settles to nothing . raisin dried fruit nose . herbal bitter spicy taste followed by a rush of water soaked hay . candied ginger after taste . crisp refreshing carbonation could save this for fans of the style . could n t save it for me . there s actually a nice ginger bite as it warms but the straw after taste totally ruins this for me . i think it could work better in a different style . maybe a ginger pale ale .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bomber into a oz . snifter and served at degrees a with a gentle pour i managed to have to wait until the generous two finger head settled before finishing the bottle . pours an extremely dark brown but has barely perceptible red highlights when held closely to a bright light . the generous tan foam leaves sticky lacing on the glass as it settles into a meringue at the top of the glass . s dark fruits of plums cherries and figs take front stage with caramel brown sugar sweetness behind them . hints of chocolate and bitter coffee linger making the mouth water in anticipation . t a complex blend of malty fruity chocolaty goodness floods the tongue with smooth carbonation tingling on its way . spiced fruit brown sugar and tootsie rolls dance in my mind . a slight bready quality mixes with the fruit and gives the sensation of drinking a rum spiked fruitcake . this is really complex . m smooth and creamy but somewhat thinner than i was expecting . this one could use some thickening up to make it a bit chewier . d it would be way too easy to blow through this brew quickly but you really need to slow it down and experience the temperature taste differences . once again i find that the flavorings zing as it nears room temperature degrees currently . a wonderful explosion of flavorings . i m going to have to stock up on quite a few more of these and see how they hold up over time . it s probably a good thing that i do n t have another one in the cellar as i m quite sure i would pop it open immediately upon finishing this one .,taste,1.0,1
this beer is a really smooth drinking amber lager on par with a vienna or a marzen . the beer smells like malt and caramel and the taste pretty much backs it up . the beer has huge malt in the beginning and then fades to . nothing . no hops no real complexity just a shot of malt and then water . but this is ok . this beer is n t trying to be the next barrel aged bourbon spiked blah blah blah . it is just a humble amber lager that goes down smoothly . one that i could easily down of on an average session .,taste,0.6,1
according to the label an ipa . clear coppery color slim fastidious white head . nicely hoppy aroma reeks of forest floor raw hops very resiny albeit a bit quiet . taste neat little buzz of hops on the palate but brief . fruity for sure and slightly bitter but lacking in body and depth . tasty but just short of substantial . wish it had a heartier tang to it . it s an easy drinking ale there s nothing wrong with that but it s far too meek for an ipa if that s what it s trying to be . feels far too thin ultimately to be more an average just tasty enough kind of tosser backer . much thanks to lucky for the first of several las vegas beers cheers .,taste,0.6,1
ugghhh . wretched . first beer from rogue i do n t like . looked a nice orange amber . no head what so ever . flat like smelled mostly like malt and some smoke . and tequilla taste . horrid . like tequilla and beer mouthfeel . thin drinkability . i actually poured this down the sink .,taste,0.3,0
a deep brown like an altbier but much thinner in character . the lacing is moderate with huge carbonation . s caramel onions throughout steak and toasted maltiness it feels like a mortons steakhouse like an epic malted gose with huge stickiness . if you were a th grader your parents would smell this on you a mile away . one of a kind finish and smell . i ordered a growler for myself just to relive the experience on the mainland . epic scent . t it starts simply enough with a mild sweetness similar to a brown al oh my god you have just entered onion purgatory . there is no escape everything you touch and taste will be onion until your cells die off . the taste of this beer is similar to a bloomin onion from outback steakhouse yes that outback and pureed into liquid form . you get the roasted herbal dryness from the onions with an odd burnt sweetness . again this is just relentless in scope and form . m the mouthfeel is slim and watery until the evil genie of onion hatred is uncorked and unveils its evil designs on your social life . you could drink this all day long with its light coating and abv but the onion is a stern overlord requiring you to specifically spawn more overlords . d this is a tough call because i want to say that its delicious taste and light character belongs on a boat etc . but i have a legitimately hard time recommending this to someone in a huge quantity . i had pints of it and i still sweat onion enzymes . i feel like a walking pool of magnesium . if your life can tolerate the smell and vices associated with onion addiction i.e . you work at el pollo loco or rubios then by all means endulge . narrative warren only cried at weddings . and airplane movies . and swapmeets . in theory warren cried a lot . in practice this was involuntary . you see poor warren was born with defective tear glands . his negligent mother consumed onions day in and out with little warren as a fledgling seed in the womb . as a result warren would cry at the most commonplace occurrences . some would see it is a defect but you should see the look on his supervisors face when warren would ebulliently express tears of joy at the sight of fresh bagels in the break room . here i was just.looking at these osha posters and then alan goes and does all this . he sobs gesturing towards the meager spread of picked over pastries . this is all just too much .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle . brewed not a week ago . it pours a clear orangeish gold with a foamy off white head htat leaves some rings of almost ghost like lace . the smell is n t that great in imo . it is pickly and vegetal . it is just the wrong spice veggie combo for me . the flavor is better . it has notes of cinnamon and spice . the pumpkin is subdued and the malt gives a crust flavor . really tastes like pumkin pie not exactly not even close but as close as i have tasted in a pumkin beer . the added hops are nice . i am not a fan of this beer style it seems like it is just some novelty that grew out of proportion but this is n t bad .,taste,0.7,1
doing a tasting of a and bottle side by side . the overall score will go to the better of the two a both pour a dark burgundy brown with about two fingers of beige head . both are quite clear though the is slightly hazier . the head recedes into a ring with some decent lacing . s the smells of lots of sticky sweet caramel malts up front followed by a light piny hop aroma with some alcohol notes . the is similar but the malt is much more toned down and the hops much more pronounced . caramel malt up front followed by a big blast of piny hops . t the s flavors start out with lots of sticky sweet malt up front but the hops are still packing a punch even after a year . there s a good kick of piny hops and a bitterness that coats your mouth with the heavy malt bill . there s still a noticeable alcohol burn to the beer as well . the has a bit of the sweet malt in the flavor up front but the hops follow closely behind and wipe out any memory of the malt . lots of resiny pine flavors with a slight alcohol burn and the aftertaste is very bitter . m the has a thick body with light medium carbonation this beer has an oily feel to it that coats your mouth long after the last sip . the has a lighter body again with light medium carbonation . the oily feel is still there but the finish is much lighter . the bitterness hangs around for much longer though . d the is fairly drinkable considering how big a beer it is but the coating it leaves in my mouth almost numbs my palate . the has a lighter body and does n t seem to coat my mouth with malt as much so it goes down slightly more easily . overall i think i prefer the . the fresh is a bit one dimensional as a huge hop bomb that leaves a bitterness in my mouth that does n t seem to ever go away . the has a nicer balance between the malt and hops though the thick body and combination of sticky malt and bitter hops leave me wanting to brush my teeth afterward .,taste,0.8,1
i got this through canbif from notdan . thanks so much . this pours a medium amber color with a modest head that sticks around and clings to the glass for dear life . it looks absolutely gorgeous . smells like champagne and toffee with some lemon and funky yeast . it s actually a tad on the cidery side of things . tastes like a caramel bready cider with mostly fruity esters and spice with some pepper and spice in the finish . hops are something in the soapy noble category which normally is n t my thing but it really works here i mean it really works . it s actually the rare beer that seems to come to life and the flavor improves the more i drink it . it hides its alcohol content well . yeah it s a complex beer with everything in fine balance . i really like this . i like it a lot . mouthfeel is crisp medium with a very high lingering carbonation . drinkability . sure . why not . man did this beer every grow on me as i drank it . i m not in love with the aroma but the taste is a treat .,taste,0.9,1
this is not a winter warmer according to style guidelines though i do not doubt that it could warm one up on a cold winters day . this according to avery s website is an english strong ale much more suitable if you ask me . let s see what else do they reveal about this beer . they used bullion hops which is an interesting choice . mostly a bittering hop . malts included are row barley special roast black chocolate and victory . there are no spices added . og . ibu i served this beer in a standard pint glass . no freshness date on the bottle though i bought this beer in the fall of . a very nice head . thick three fingers worth of soapy sudsy cream colored head . the body was a rich mahogany in color with ruby red highlights when held up to the light . the clarity was good enough so that one could see the moderate stream of carbonation . the lacing was ok but not good . s served cold the aromas here are extremely subdued . this beer needs to be warmed up a bit before the aromas come out . it starts off smelling weakly of serious malts . and then once it is warm enough becomes a wonderful envelope of different characters . there is a nutty almond like malt aroma which is supported by a soft dank hop smell . just barely noticeable is the alcohol in the nose . there are interesting fruit notes from the yeast like mango ripened blueberries and some banana bread . t the flavor profile is lacking . it is mostly covered up by a strong alcohol presence . this may not actually be the case but the way i end up perceiving the beers flavor is all up front . to make it more clear it is like taking a drink where everything is normal until you swallow which is when you realize that you ca n t taste anything past a certain point in your mouth . the back of your tongue and way back on the roof of your mouth is just craving some sensation but alas it gets none . very frustrating . i am going to blame it on the strong alcohol presence for the front is where it creates its slow burn sensation and maybe this is like an illusion of flavor . the bitterness from the hops is minimal and it contributes no perceivable flavor . mostly as it warms and as it begins to coat the whole mouth more i am able to get a better sense for the caramel malt sweetness . hints of raisins and sweet cherries are in the aftertaste . m full bodied coating with a big contribution from the alcohol which leaves a nice warming burn on the front half of the tongue . there is a good amount of excitable carbonation . i wish that it felt more even though . d not all bad . i would think that aging this beer for several years would help to cool the alcohol down . however i would never buy a case or even a six pack of this stuff again . there are just too many beers out there to try and this does n t make the cut for a repeat performance in my book .,taste,0.4,0
i had this beer with lunch and it was quite a treat . rich and smooth it goes good by itself or with something to eat . it has a pitch black body with an adequate head . similar to samuel smith s oatmeal stout but it seemed to have less of a powerful finish . if you re ever in times square stop by the brewery i seriously doubt you ll be disappointed,taste,1.0,1
pours black but with some deep red highlights with a slight off white head that is gone in a flash leaving nothing behind milk chocolate is very prevelant in the aroma with a little smokiness and a roasted coffee hint.nice deeply roasted flavor with big doses of cocoa and smoke alot of flavor melding going on but seemed a little light in the mouthfeel department otheriwise a top notch brew.a easy drinker with alot of flavor needs a little tweaking to be great in my opinion .,taste,0.9,1
the bartender told me this was an imperial pale ale not too sure what the difference is between the styles . average head and nice consistent lacing . deceptively mellow pinetree hops on the nose . this brew is very very strong on the hops light on the malts very crisp somewhat dry and very sly in hiding the . alcohol level within . hop oils are joined on the palate by a citric apple tone on the finish . a well balanced and most interesting brew strong ale or not . cheers . . .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the clear glass oz . bottle into my straight sided glass tumbler . the appearance is quite light straw colored and the smell is quite good very fruity . the taste is exactly the same as the smell fruity with no hop or malt whatsoever . mouthfeel is very light and drinkability is good with very little heaviness or aftertaste at all . just a thought barleyman,taste,0.4,0
a dark brown with some light white head . s sweet roasted malt with hints of brown sugar karo syrup and molasses . slight smell of earthy hops . there s something a little funky too . t tastes better than it smells actually . strong silky molasses slight toastiness sweet cereal and grain malt which gives way to a bitter chocolate flavor on the backend . very nice definitely one to savor and sip . m medium . bubbly carbonation and a slight coating on the tongue . o a very nice beer . the smell was a little off on this bottle but that could be an exception and it actually plays nicely against the flavor . this is the nd type of beer i ve had from traquair and i ca n t wait to find more . . for a oz at steve s liquor in madison,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed ml bottle pours a golden yellow red color extremely fizzy . very clear looking . big big head slightly off white lasting . extremely floral aroma dark fruit . similar aroma to allagash triple one of my favorites . very floral taste dark fruit sweet not thick sightly creamy smooth mouthfeel . floral aftertaste . similar in almost every way to allagash triple .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into portsmouth tulip . a pours black huge frothy tan head nice thick cap large bubbles on top some sticky lacing along the sides of the glass . s lots of dark fruit notes very sweet slight chocolate some oak light roast . mostly a sweet dark fruit and oaky stout and not as much chocolate as i was expecting . t more chocolate on the palate then the nose dark fruits some oak the alcohol notes are very evident perhaps a bit too much . could have a little more chocolate sweetness and less alcohol booze which makes it a bit harsh . m medium to full good carbonation creamy finish . d a decent stout nothing special . too much alcohol up front which needs to be hidden a little better . perhaps some additional time in the bottle will help . decent nothing special .,taste,0.6,1
bottle poured from the bottle into a tulip . as a preface and going from dyan s comment i quite thoroughly enjoyed saison du buff . pours a light rusty copper with a four finger white head . no real lacing as it goes down . nose brings forth strong fresh herbs seems to be rosemary and sage . slightly sweet and maybe a bit of pine . taste brings the components together along with a bit of earth . quite nice overall . feel is overly light and undercarbonated . drinks fairly well though some of the spicing gets to be a bit much .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the molen . poured into a the molen taste glass . look the beer pours a orange amber color with a nice white head . smell floral hops honey grass and malts taste nicely bitter hops grass malts with a surprising sweet honey tone in the finish mouthfeel medium body with high carbonation overall a very very nice hoppy bohemian pilsner,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into a tulip glass . pours a lovely dark reddish amber color with a nice generous white head . it is very clear with only a few bubbles seen rushing up . there is a good amount of lacing . the nose is a mix of piney hops and grapefruit . the flavor is similar to the nose with hoppy bitterness dominating the finish . there is a bit of an alcohol bite towards the end as well . very dry medium mouthfeel . not much carbonation detected . though this is a nice balanced beverage i feel like its a sipper to be enjoyed over a long period of time .,taste,0.9,1
this beer which came in the sam adams brewmaster s collection along with the brown ale and black lager was a disappointment . the honey flavor was not only overpowering but not particularly quality either . while it looked pretty good the odor was clearly not a beer odor . for the price it was just ok .,taste,0.3,0
yes i admit it i am guilty . i like to have a rolling rock from time to time . it is very pale light tasting and smelling but i like its very smooth mouthfeel . it changes me from the habit of drinking harder stuff . rolling rock may be a good choice to have when eating red meat steak or pizza . since it does n t have a strong taste it does n t hide the meal taste .,taste,0.4,0
this was poured into a beer mug and came in a brown bottle . look pours very dark and amber with a small head . smell it smells very strong of bacon . taste tastes of sweet malts smoked meat and ash . feel this beer feels very crisp on the tongue but coats the back of the mouth . notes i am new to smoked beers and on my first impression i was a little put off by the smell because of the strong bacon scent . i was pleasantly surprised by the smooth yet complex taste of the beer . i would n t defiantly go out of my way to taste this again .,taste,0.9,1
the raspberry flavor dominates tastes delicious and has a perfect tart balancing kick but this beer is just too hard to drink . really i suggest splitting a bottle with at least people . it was fantastic paired with some good vanilla bean ice cream for dessert but i still had a lot left after and naturally i ca n t let it go to waste but it s a bit of a chore to drink . damn tasty but bring friends .,taste,0.8,1
the dainty little cobalt blue bottle from has surfaced in san antonio at the local central market grocery store . there are cases of the stuff still available as of this date . needless to say i had to grab a few . pours pitch black . watery ink with no head . thin but it leaves a dark film on the sides of the glass not unlike the dark lord does as it s swished in the glass . the nose catches your attention well before you make it to the rim of the glass . strong and i mean strong coffee molasses some chocolate cigarette smoke cork and dark spirits think port . crazy flavors abound for sure . some dark dark fruit . heavy maple syrup . really boozy . the mouthfeel is dense and thick . at first i could n t wrap my head around this beer . i really was n t inspired by it very much . but several sips into it i m singing its praises . this is really a strange and complex beast but i m convinced it has a place in the pantheon of brews . not sure where exactly but somewhere . i rate the drinkability of this one a bit low though as it s not exactly what i would call an accessible beer . it definitely wo n t appeal to many . still this bottle is years old this year and i think it s held up quite well over the years . i will definitely go back and grab a couple more of these and reserve them for special occasions .,taste,0.9,1
i read somewhere that chicken killer defines the style . we ll see about that . january notes austin b rating augmented with october tasting notes denver b . served at f . yeast cake on bottom . a pours into the globe glass a beautiful clear deep copper and mahogany with glimmering orange highlights and deep red shadows . a healthy two to three finger head caps it the top of which turns to creamy foam and leaves plenty of lacing on the glass . the high abv makes small legs on the glass . s chicken killer is a sweet sticky explosion of malts . it s complex yielding aromas of clove honey an abundance of plum caramel toffee grapefruit pine juniper a faint spice cinnamon . tangy orange zest hops and pear . the nose is a clear product of west coast hops chinook . and lots of medium caramel malts . t the flavor reflects the complexity of the nose with additional fermentation byproducts . it s hot and estery upfront but it delivers malts to the palette as well bringing honey plum toffee caramel and fig . there is a definite hotness from fusel alcohols and bananas . it shifts to being almost too hoppy down the middle and then malts reclaim the flavor with raisins and spice . well balanced . m sticky with a massive body . somewhat astringent . alcoholic burn . smooth buttery finish . d chicken killer is certainly a big beer but it s well balanced . the tiniest sip seems to fill the whole mouth . however the fusels and hot burning alcohol flavors are too much and finishing a bomber single handed is a lofty task . medium low drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a tulip glass . a black with about a inch of so of light colored head . s chocolate malts molasses but no whiff of tangerine peel or vanilla bean like the bottle says . t very bitter tasting definitely unpleasant like concentrate citrus peel and bad almost burnt chocolate . m nice and full bodied easily the best part of this montrosity . d pretty much no drinkability for this beer i just ca n t get over the bitterness . very disappointed i usually really like stone beers too .,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle into a delirium goblet . after a disastrous experience with indian well s ipa drain pour i was skeptical about cracking open their lobotomy bock . even more so after seeing its . abv . nevertheless this dopplebock pours an attractive coffee brown body with hints of deep mahogany creeping in around the edges . the paperboard beige head diminishes somewhat quickly leaving an off centered patch of large bubbles and a ring of foam . the aroma is quite enjoyable with multiple layers of dark toffee and chocolate malt sweetness that gives way to intricate yeast esters of raisin fig and plum . the flavor is a milder version of the aroma . there s really not much sustenance to it save a mild note of caramel toffee and a crisp mineral finish . where did the dark fruits go . where is this alcohol . disappointing to say the least . still the mouthfeel is that of a crisp medium bodied german lager and finishes dry and clean with a hint of residual sweetness . thank god because indian well s ipa finished with notes of bitter aspirin and stank veggies . lobotomy is n t the best dopplebock out there and i m still scratching my head as to how this beer can register at such a high alcohol level but it s certainly drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured into a pilsner glass . pours a very light gold color straw and has a substantial head that quickly fades . smell i smelled the glass before i poured in the beer nothing . after the beer was in there i gave it a few more sniffs . metallic is the best i can come up with . hint do n t smell it . that s not what this beer is about . taste whut . ever tasted water . ultra is clean and leaves no after taste . it just does n t have a taste . mouthfeel nothing to complain about . and i mean that nothing . ever drink water . drinkability can you drink water . if the answer is yes then you can drink ultra . ultra is about low carbohydrates . it has . grams per ounces and is . abv . that means i can drink an entire pack and get only . carbs total . now a fore ya ll think i m one of those diet crazy carb people i ai n t . i m a diabetic and i have to watch my carb intake . btw regular mich is abv and . grams of carbs per oz . let s do some rithmetic . goes in ta . round about times .,taste,0.3,0
i could have sworn that i reviewed the pinkus line of beers at one point bottle be darned if i can find them . i agitated the beer in the bottle before i poured but even at that i just got a finger of bone white head that quickly became wisps . color was a very cloudy orangish yellow . nose was unlike any hefeweizen i can remember it had a honey like lager sweetness . mouthfeel was medium to full and had a lemony tartness on the tongue . i swear i was reviewing a hefeweizen because that is what it had on the label . man this was right out of left field and i liked it . i will openly cop to liking any hefeweizen that does not go heavy on the banana bubble gum esters and it is possible to do so . finish was still slightly tart and highly refreshing . this was so unlike any of the others that i could not help but like it .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a golden color that gradually moves to amber in the center of the glass . there s a thick fluffy off white head that leaves sheets of lacing down the glass . s soft peppery notes lemony hints and strong floral notes . slightly yeasty on the nose . t lemon and white pepper with lots of lavender and other flowery flavors . mild peppery tones and a slight bitter aftertaste . m very heavily carbonated . the cork blew off and hit the cieling . d very smooth although i think it may be a little over rated .,taste,0.7,1
tasting blind i m almost certain that i would n t be able to tell the difference between northstar and say czechvar . that said i hate them both . northstar is a thin beer marked by a sickeningly sweet cloying flavor that hangs in your mouth . if pilsners are your thing northstar s a hell of a lot of flavor for the money .,taste,0.4,0
the only one of their beers available in oz bottles . it is their signature beer . the beer is a nice reddish brown . not much in the way of a head even though i poured it forcefully into the glass . both of the bottles i have tried have poured a little flat . the flavor is strong and malty with a slight hop bitterness in the finish . i like the flavor of the beer and i am sure that out of the tap it would be pretty enjoyable but the lack of carbonation make the beer less enjoyable than it could be . on to the next beer .,taste,0.8,1
pop the cap on this one and a small geyser of foam begins to erupt from the top of the bottle . luckily i have my samichlaus tulip ready and a gentle pour yields a massive five finger head . excellent retention falls very slowly and leaves behind large clumps of sticky lace . beautiful . aroma is slightly tart and jam packed with spicy yeast phenols . very peppery and only mildly funky . flavor is nicely blended and fairly mellow . only a hint of tartness but with a good amount of brett funk . definite wet horse in this one . the brett flavors marry well with the spicy yeast to produce a long slightly tart very dry finish . mouthfeel is a bit thin drinkability is decent . another great beer from jolly pumpkin if you know what to expect . this is not a beer to introduce to your macro drinking friends . i personally like their la roja a bit better this is still a damn fine beer .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed on . bottle best by . pours a clear orange with a small white head . aroma of citrus and grapefruit hops also some light sweet fruits . flavor is quite fruity lots of citrus some mango and other tropical fruits . nice hop bite in the finish with a grassy garlic hops note . palate is a little weak but overall this is a nice ipa . .,taste,0.8,1
cute little green cl bottle . price is great . looks like well hydrated urine . smells like fermented skunk piss . mildly fruity crisp and biting . i suggest ordering this as a dume pesche . with out fruit syrup this stuff is damn near intolerable . closest american comparison is natty light .,taste,0.3,0
a pours an amber tawny hue and is capped with a scant filmy head it looks like apple juice . s it smells like apple juice straight up . i have nothing else to report here . t the brew really tastes like carbonated apple juice and not even like cider . there is a huge amount of apple flavor some residual sweetness no hint of yeast malt hops or alcohol . i guess it is similar to an apple juice version of raspberry tart or belgian red . m the feel is very soft and silky refreshing with a long pert finish . o this is quite a delicious fruit beer though i must says that of all of the beers i have ever had this is probably the most un beery .,taste,0.9,1
a the color here is a murky dark amber orange . it pours with a long lasting frothy white head . s mild and one dimensional . moderately sweet plums and raisins . t garbled flavors of sour over ripe cherries and artificial sweetner . it has a dry floral finish . m this has a nice syrupy body and lush carbonation . this is the best part of this one . d sweeter barleywines are n t my favorite to begin with but when that sweetness brings little pink or blue packets to mind it definitely is n t for me .,taste,0.4,0
first i must disclose that this is my first russian imperial stout and if this is typical of the style i wo n t be having too many more . this brew has in it s favor an almost black color and a nice rich aroma you can smell the alchohol . but it s all about the taste . this tasted far too bitter and hoppy and left a horrible aftertaste in the back of the mouth . again i enjoy sweet stouts like murphy s so make your judgements accordingly . .,taste,0.2,0
poured a transparent amber with a creamy one inch white head that gradually settled to and remained there . very little carbonation was visible . the odor was hard to place . the closest i can come to describing it is a mixture of sweet flowers and overripe fruit although not as foul as that might sound . the taste was very unusual . i could taste the alcohol almost immediately . beyond that it was a bit malty with a mixture of cloves smoke and that old fruit flavor more unpleasant to taste than it was to smell . hmm . clove cigarettes and old fruit . well maybe not that bad but not really my style . i bought this beer on a recommendation from the store owner when he saw that i was purchasing avery s ipa another unusual fruity tasting beer that i did n t mind so much as long as i took long breaks between gulps . i do n t think i ve tried a quadrupel before and now i m a little bit apprehensive to try another . this worries me since like half of the other people on this site i m still in search of the westvleteren . i m curious to see the opinions of people who have tried this one as well as the westy to see if the issue is with the style in general or specifically with avery s effort . if you re one of those people please shoot me an email . this is not one i intend to try again . update it s come to my attention that i may be confusing smokiness with cloves . i may be tasting cloves and thinking clove cigarettes . either way it s not a taste i enjoy but i just do n t want to mislead anyone .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the gaithersberg alehouse . oz snifter a black as night with a tiny brown head . s nose was strongly cherries and a hint of roasted malts . t cherry twizzlers really . roasted malts and some booze then follow . not as much going on as i expected and really do n t pick up the vanilla i thought i would . disappointing but not bad . m light body with a little carbonation . leaves the mouth a bit dry . d less booziness than expected from a . certainly would not cal it quaffable but enjoyable nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
a dark decent head s carmelized barley sweet dark cherry alcohol prominently on the nose t whew . very rich alcohol heavy . plan to go slowly . dark cherries predominate as secondary flavors on a belgian style beer . very nice bottle conditioning . this is a hammer slammer and a beer to brood by .,taste,1.0,1
i found this . l brown bottle at the binny s store in plainfield il for just . no freshness date but a good price for a half liter bottle . the beer poured a cloudy straw yellow color with a minuscule white head no retention and no lacing . not a good start . the smell was interesting . lemon sour apples and banana hit first followed by a whiff of wheat some hay and even some spices mostly clove . this is one of the worst tasting hefeweizens i have ever tasted . it s totally bland not enough of anything . very weak wheat malt base with a little and i do mean little citrus flavor something sour and that s about it . thin and watery mouthfeel with lots of carbonation . i could barely finish this bottle much less have another . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
found a behind a couple beers in a local grocery store and had to pick this rare find up . a due to the high alcohol content and the age i gave it an aggressive pour to form a small mocha head that quickly dissipated . auburn and cloudy . s raisons and alcohol t sweet raisons up front with a coffee finish very nice m smooth and syrupy light carbonation d a great taste experience but definitely a sipper if you find this beer pick it up and give it a try because there wont be anymore around any time soon . enjoy,taste,0.9,1
very clear pour with a very thick head which remained during the entire bottle . very good carbonation . faint aromas of fruit . very clear flavors of banana and citrus . grainy but very smooth . the carbonation really adds to the moutfeel . the bubbles last well after tasting and much to the overall drink . very good weissbier ca n t wait to try other from this brewery .,taste,1.0,1
black as night only small amount of red shows through when held up to the light . loads of lacing . well what can i say this is a fine beer . very nice sweet taste the hops are there if youre looking otherwise they complement the beer very nicely . this shaint be the last of these that i consume .,taste,1.0,1
there is not much pale about this ale . based on taste i would assume this was an ipa . you get a nice crisp clean front but it kicks back in the finish with a nice dry hoppiness . the appearance is nice if not a little light on the head . the smell is somewhat grassy and dry . it s not a beer i could drink all night but it is definitely one i could start most nights off with .,taste,0.9,1
am i the first to review this . amazing . i actually forgot this was being offered along with older viscosity . pours a hazy orange ish yellow . surprising amount of carbonation . inch or two white head settled down quite a bit after five or six minutes but kept a thin rim of white throughout the session . mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side but not overly so . rather dry quasi champagne like finish . i notice at the other site that a few folks are complaining about the lack of carbonation whatever problem they had it appears to have been remedied by the time bottling rolled around as this was not under carbonated . the smell and flavor are unusual . bold hop flavor but rather than pine or grapefruit this is mostly orange apple and . apricot . i m a sucker for apricot . a bit overboard on some of the weird spiciness though . as in the weird horribly medicinal fresh foliage spices just absolutely destroy what could have been a good beer . spices ftl definitely on the sweeter side . all in all not very good .,taste,0.4,0
pours a dark brown color that appears black in the glass with a two finger frothy beige head that slowly fades into a lasting cap . spots of soapy lacing left behind . smoked malt aroma with lots of toasted malt without feeling burnt along with some faint sweetness . i was hoping that it would be smokier but it is pretty tame . slightly meaty with hints of charcoal and burnt toast as well as some coffee bean and dark chocolate . medium bodied with lots of tight carbonation up front and an odd metallic flavor that covers up the smoke . likely infected with hints of charcoal burnt acrid charred toast and ash . very dry finish really gross and extremely difficult to drink .,taste,0.2,0
was very pleased to find this at a favorite little place of ours pleasantons main street brewery . nice crysal clear light amber color was topped by a nice white head that retained well and left nice patterns of lace . aroma hops hops and more hops . very piney and inviting . taste very hoppy with emphasis on the pine fantastic freash taste and very smooth despite the high bittering . not thick and viscous like some other beers of theis type can be . how can i give a average drinkability score to a beer that tastes exceptional . well i do n t think beers in the realm are the kind you sit around and knock back . this is a great beer but i do n t look to get ripped on one brew .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to monsterzerp for this oz can . poured into my duvel mini tulip . a this dipa is hazy an orange golden hue a celestial orb transported to my glass . the pervasive haziness leaves the ale opaque . i was impressed with the head almost two fingers of white foam that left lots of lace behind . s nice nose . zesty with near tropical aromas . the first sniff was hop heaven . a little bit of orange and pineapple and pine and peach . a nice bunch packed into a small can . a syrupy thickness seems to envelop the nose . t the first sip unfortunately loses all of the goodwill that the nose generated . a vegetal hoppiness runs rampant no hint of the lush citrus aromas . ample caramel plenty of the malt side to go around . there is a sweetness hop driven that runs through the ale but it does n t generate the goodwill that the nose did . m the mouthfeel is ho hum plenty of caramel and an indistinct hoppy sweetness . amp that up a bit and we may have something to talk about . d the booziness strength is n t evident at first . it does build though getting stronger with almost every sip . it s good but not as good as it smells .,taste,0.6,1
this is a transition beer . the problem i have is that i have no inclination to transition back towards thin flavorless beers . highland meadow is golden and clear with relatively little innate carbonation after the initial nitro infusion wears off . it has a yeasty foul taste like a month old truckstop bud caged in fluorescent lighting . there are valid commercial reasons why brewers feel obliged to placate new craft brew drinkers by emulating the light watery brews they are accustomed to . perhaps however it is an ironic compliment to the brewer that he is apparently unskilled at intentionally producing such mediocre beers . this blonde ale is simply unappealing .,taste,0.4,0
sampled at the flour city brewers fest . custom brewcrafters canandaigua lake ale is solid and golden in appearance with a white film for a head . there is n t much aroma besides a slight whiff of caramel . it is light bodied and feels a little metallic in the mouth . the finish is dry . it tastes a little sour and a little phenolic . something seems a little off here . rated aug,taste,0.3,0
actually had the pleasure of drinking several of these bottles fresh while traveling in germany . out of a bottle this beer was a hazy orange amber color with a two finger head of off white foam . good lacing and moderate retention . the aroma was semi sweet with hints of oranges bananas and cloves being dominant . the taste was similar though soft as hefe s go bananas and cloves were clear at first with the tangy wheat character adding some citric notes . the finish was more lemony and it bit a little at the end . the body was very creamy and the mouthfeel quite smooth . given the above par flavors and great mouthfeel i have to say this beer was one of the most sessionable beers i tried in the country . i have fond but dim memories of it and some ukraine girls in a hostel .,taste,0.7,1
just as the label suggests crystal clear . thin . head dissipates after a few seconds . very light taste with some honey . weak and dumbed down . some yeast in the finish . trademark weiss flavors are there clove banana etc but way subdued . what is the point of making a weiss if you re going to filter everything out of it .,taste,0.4,0
yellow orange color with a white head . very minimal lacing on the glass . at first a very unusual smell. malt and fresh mint . i m sure it must be the hops but it has some minty kind of quality . there is also a fresh orange smell there a more likely and welcome smell for a witbier . it has a thin body but a big malty flavor with spices at the end . ah very nice taste . pretty smooth drinking but nothing jumps out at me. except that odd minty note in the nose .,taste,0.8,1
this one comes in a oz . brown longneck bottle with a pry off cap and is available in packs . limited edition seasonal brew this beer claims to be an all malt blonde ale brewed for the summer and dry hopped with the choicest blend of imported and domestic hops for a pleasant slightly spicy hop aroma and malty taste . wheew catch my breath . bright colorful labels with beach scene . blonde surfer dude wearin sunny s holdin a surfboard and a pint of beer and a born on date of may . it pours a golden yellow with a inch of bubbly white foam head and loads of carbonation with bubbles of various sizes rising from the depths . the cap eventually dies down to a ring and some various lace on the surface and the glass . the smell is slightly sweet with coarse grainy malts grassy hops a metallic note and would you believe some kind of adjuncts as well corn rice . . the taste is as it smells but amplified a bit a light body with a watery bitterness in the mouth that becomes dry in the finish . moderate abv and overall could use improvement for this style . average at best .,taste,0.7,1
from a bottle into a weizen glass . only because said weizen glass bears the weihenstephan crest . a a pale ish yellow with a light white foam . decent lacing . crystal clear makes me feel like i m drinking a random european pilsner . my wife said finally you re drinking a beer that actually looks like beer she can tolerate bud light et al if i guilt her in to sharing my passion but her admiring this brew s light refracting qualities does nothing for me . s bready malts light floral hops and a weird splenda like sweetness . i get raisins as well there must be something in my glass . must check the dishwasher . t taste is n t that bad . fairly bready light hopping that factors in only a bit . a bit of tartness at the end which probably helps save this puppy . m finally you re drinking a beer that feels like beer . . not sure if this is a good thing . do n t think i ll be running back to the ice box any time soon for another one of these d meh .,taste,0.7,1
this apa pours bubbly golden amber with just a bit of an orange hue speared in there . the frothy pearl white head holds well and allows for some nice thick lacey walls . great aromatic hops batman . lord that was weak but it just came out and now i m ashamed . in any case the hops are really boisterous for the style . pine and sticky citrus are all over the gorgeous bouquet of cascade hops . a strong malty platform provides some grain and a bit of toastiness . one of the best smelling apas i can think of . sweeter and milder than the nose would have you believe . mild citrus and light malt are evident . also some spice vanilla honey and a decent hint of hops . lots of wholesome cereal breadiness . well balanced sizeable and satisfying . my only neg would be that the nose promised more hops than the taste delivered . full bodied and creamy but with a nice refreshing finish . an excellent warm weather beer that remains satisfying . nicely done and very well balanced . another good selection from one of my favorite breweries .,taste,0.7,1
label reads tavern style ale bourbon barrel aged appearance pours oily black with a thick chunky tan head that has ruby edges . smell vanilla licorice dried dark fruit and a bourbon finish . taste holy shit . it s all bourbon man . alcohol is the start middle and end of this beer . maybe some vanilla background but there is too much damn bourbon and alcohol mucking this brew up . mouthfeel full bodied and creamy . a bit watery at the end . drinkability it suffers big time because all i can taste is bourbon . if i wanted a bourbon i d order one . i mean i understand that it was aged in bourbon barrels but give me a break . there s a difference between subtle nuances and punch in the face overpowering and disrupting tastes . seemed like a cool beer in theory but they definitely missed the application . not a good representation of the style and not a good twist on the style . avoid it unless you re a bourbon drinker that happens to be a ba also .,taste,0.3,0
arrived from a friend during the summer was just waiting for the colder months before cracking it open . bottle on date of feb pours a dark copper color with a thin covering of head . head quickly evaporates . no lacing . sweet malty caramel scent is present though fairly light . i should have expected a weird taste based on the corps mort . however while the corp mort was weird in a good an interesting way here it is not weird in a bad way but just weird . some light caramel toffee and brown sugar flavoring up front very subtle drop of alcohol in the middle along with a bit of spice . however there some mineral quality at the end that leaves a slightly chalky flavor in the mouth that lingers for a few minutes . end is also very dry which enhances the end unpleasantness . the whole chalk like feel puts a damper on the entire experience . friends of mine mentioned something similar earlier this year at a brewery festival . i guess it just is n t to my taste which means i will be giving this a wide berth in the future .,taste,0.7,1
i picked up a six of bottles for this beer and was pleasantly surprised . unlike the other two anchor steam beers i ve tried this was very hoppy quite in style and way too delicious . chilled fairly cold it poured a nice amber orange with a thick head that faded at what i would call an average rate . the smell was primarily hops with pine as a primary scent and grass as a secondary . first tastes displayed some of the fruitiest notes i ve tasted in a hop heavy ale pear and apricot coupled with the sweetness from the malts . further tastings brought out the full force of the hops and pushed the fruit to the background . this was an excellent beer but repeat bottles offered less of the fruit notes and more of the hops .,taste,0.9,1
a beautiful head lacing dark dark brown probably one step above black . head retention was excellent . s chocolate caramel coffee are prominent in the nose but not in large amounts very subtle . t i was expecting a little more on the taste did receive chocolate coffee overtones but ended a little watery like a really good beer that s been watered down by some greedy bar owner ha . m very smooth yet carbonated mouth feel a little bit of a bite of carbonation on first contact but turns smooth very quickly . o a good beer worth having around but i would n t go out of my way for it . eliminating some of the watered down flavor would make this an exceptional beer .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a ml corked and caged bottle into my oversized liter hoegaarden glass . it fit perfectly even leaving enough room for the last of the yeast sediment and extra foam after decanting . pours a blazoned sunshine golden hue with a nice clouded haze of unfiltered yeasty goodness . head billows above the rims of my giant tumbler glass sans lemon orange wedges . lacing binds to the sides of the glass nicely even and fine with each sip . aromatics offer up a blend of citrus notes and coriander spiced edge overall very aromatic and perfume like in nature . the bottle states that there are licorice additions but i m not catching any in the nose . the mix of malted barley and wheat lend a nice cracker sweetness very mellow chamomile herbal effect is going on as well almost smells like a bag of marshmallows . flavor is great a beautiful blend of creamy malt and wheat cereal notes with citrus bite and coriander exotic accents . true to the style great value as well this is a very nice version of the belgian witbier . more herbal chamomile notes with a dose of licorice bitterness very strong spice backing tends to over power the malt wheat sweetness and the citrus peel balancing act going on . mouthfeel is effervescent yet has very soft bottle conditioned carbonation a great sound was unleashed as i uncorked this belgian beauty . mouthfeel is medium to lighter bodied with nice rounded edges with citrus and spices sticking to the palate after each sip . drinkability is excellent a summer time quaffing beer that i will try to experience again in the near future especially at the . price tag for a whole ml offering . i will be sure to keep my eye out for their tripel this is my first experience with brasserie du bocq and it was a pleasant one .,taste,0.7,1
most everyone here puts this drink in a certain category macro swill . that it may be but as far as it goes in that category it cant be topped . i have loved this beer since the first time i drank it now i put it at the top of the shit beers category . nothing special by any means but if all else fails this is your go to guy,taste,0.4,0
at first glance it looks pretty good . the orange gold opaque color is suggestive of the season but i d prefer if there was some head so the aromas could be sampled much easier . after shoving my face in the glass the only distinct smell that i could get was the meat of pumpkin not really that great but appropriate i guess . but after the first sip admittedly i felt let down . all i can say about the taste is that it was like a coors dressed up in a sexy red dress . definitely looks good but once you get to the goods all you find is a better than normal tasting coors with an ambiguous and temporary burst of spices .,taste,0.4,0
a good dark red color and excellent lacing but slightly less carbonation than i might like to see . i know this is meant to me a smooth flavorful beer but i like my lagers with a slight bite . s while the smell is good there is n t terribly much to comment on . it s primarily toasted grain go figure and with a plum or blueberry angle . darker a touch of warm pie sweetness and very very mild vegetable leafiness tartness . t just like the smell but evened out with more of the warm pie good lager taste and less of the roasted grain malts you might find in a brown ale . m super smooth and a bit watery in texture . there is n t much to talk about until the aftertaste which is accompanied by sensation on the far sides of the tongue way back by the jaw joint . you get the same sensation when you eat a sweet tomato soup . d it s a thoroughly good beer but it s a bit dainty . you have to take it slowly and enjoy how it rises to room temperature . there s a time and a place for a beer like this and it s a good example of its style . however it is n t very versatile and certainly does n t make my cut as a staple beer .,taste,0.8,1
excellent appearance . amber golden copper in color . wonderful textured pastel yellow head with great retention and lot s of sticky lacing . this one certainly looks the part . smells like a spruce tree . pretty one demensional aroma but it smells good . this ipa expands the whole hop flavor gammut with out going overboard . grapefruit rinds pinetrees and your favorite herbs are present each playing an equel and integral part . how sn maintains this flavor and balance with out the beer being a total hop bomb is beyond me . mouthfeel is medium and crisp . refreshing with out too much hop bite . drinkability . do not neglect your fridge . stock up on sn torpedo immediately . if sn were to release this one day only at the brewery and have an event to promote it it would be a top ipa imho .,taste,1.0,1
great looking beer tons of head slight cloudiness . just like a pale wheat ale should look like . the smell has some iron copper . the taste the same . the mouthfeel is great nice and bubbly . it s drinkable but not a great beer . a solid summer selection but not much more .,taste,0.6,1
this beer was a beautiful amber out of the bottle and into the glass . a slight lacey head climbed up to the top of the glass as i was drinking a nice effect . the smell is an unobstrusive light fruity one which went along with its smooth mouthfeel . a little bit of carbonation . the taste is a remarkable bitter grainy one very very good in my opinion . a pure taste of buckwheat that is completely drinkable . there is a sensation when drinking that it is a cousin to hard cider or some fresh harvest brew of days gone by . highly drinkable and enjoyable . i wish i had another one here . i drank the non organic brew of sara . i believe i noticed an organic version as well which is a future purchase .,taste,0.9,1
dark brown looks black from a distance but not close up . creamy khaki head has lasting power at a thin layer although on the higher end of the carbonation range for the style . alcohol is strong on the nose . cherries dried fruit and chocolate . the flavor is sweet but not cloying as it s not rich enough to be cloying . the flavor is a bit lighter than i d really like but perfectly balanced although the alcohol is definitely not hidden .,taste,0.7,1
draft redcoat tavern . pours a pale straw yellow with a scummy white head with surprising lacing . aroma is grassy with light citrus and flowery hops . initial sweetness yields to significant bitterness and a long grain finish . getting along extraordinarily well with my burger . lovely .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle obtained via trade with pisskynights . thanks for the opportunity . poured into an imperial pint glass formed of tan head which made for excellent foamy lace over the slightly reddish dark brown brew . aroma is slight and somewhat generic not the dark malt aroma one would expect . taste is dark malts balanced well with an appropriate amount of hops . not overdone with the darks like some porters do and not overly sweet either . nice . mouthfeel is great and drinkability is as well .,taste,0.9,1
minimal carbonation yet decent white foam with minimal retention . color iswellold amber creamy sweet nose with a big floral lemon element . tastes sweet almost cloying with touches of whiskey caramel and sugar in the raw . laid back but well hopped . bitter floral finish . clean drinkable and very enjoyable . doesnt seem to fit too well in the style but im no alt expert so what the hay ill give it the benefit of the doubt .,taste,0.6,1
pitch black colour with a dense fluffy long lasted tan head . nice lacing . mild oak with a hint of vanilla and bourbon . creamy chocolate . good . big bold sweet chocolate flavour with some nice oak notes . moderate bitterness and a hint of citrus . well balanced bourbon flavour . medium full body with moderate carbonation . a touch fizzy . a great imperial porter with solid flavour and great balance . i love the citrus touch that adds depth and complexity and the sweetness that is accentuated by the bourbon .,taste,1.0,1
split with scottfire and bbb . thanks to scottfrie . release a pours very dark and rich with a nice head that seems solid enough to eat at first but recedes quickly . gorgeous lacing as it slowly recedes . does n t appear to be as thick as i was expecting but that s not a bad thing . s very strong smell of roasted molasses overwhelming any other flavors . t dark chocolate roasted malt and molasses . very warm with the alcohol following all the way down . once you get past the initial powerful hit you pick up some brown sugar and a sweet full bodied fruitiness . the molasses and malt definitely overpowers everything else . it would have been interesting to try this both fresh and with another year in the bottle . m a bit thinner than i was expecting but still a slky viscous feel that sits quite well . d it s unfortunately a bit hard to rate this beer as objectively as i would like my earlier find this evening is clouding my judgment . it is quite good although a little bit more harsh than i would like . another year in the bottle would have been interesting . it does n t quite measure up to the hype but do n t get me wrong . i d drink it again at the drop of a proverbial or literal hat .,taste,0.9,1
my beer guy told me about this beer actually didnt sound all that bad to me . i have never had a kvass so i figured i would give it a shot . bucks low risk high reward opportunity here . appearance pours a clear cola color with no head . a few bubbles atop but thats it . smell lots of rye but not your typical rye beer aroma . more like toasted rye bread a little caramel . taste pure rye again but without the zesty pop or peppery like bitterness . very bready molasses and some dark fruit notes though nothing to specific . sweet throughout a bit dry on the finish . the initial taste is nearly revolting but the aftertaste is mildly pleasant . about ounces from the liter was enough for me . mouthfeel has the feel of flat soda . carbonation . overall well i got my kvass tick but dont see myself exploring this style too much . interesting none the less . higher overall score since it is so unique .,taste,0.4,0
first time reviewing but greatly enjoy consuming . oz gt young s pint a red forward amber with an auburn hue s an american hop palette . pineneedles tree sap forest floor citrus grapefruit orangepeel . bit of wet earth . t citrus follows through but less than expected . awesomely balanced . forest notes are the star if the show with alot of resin with a malty backbone . m smooth thick well carbonated . tastes like two different beers in and out of bottle . d love this buy it as much as possible,taste,1.0,1
appearance was probably the best aspect . i felt a bit short changed when the nitro head was really struggling to form . finally a quite thin head fromed but was fine and creamy as promised . aroma was quite weak i detected a small amount of yeast but that was all . the taste was even worse . as it seems with most nitro cans the malt was completely absent leaving merely bitter water . bitter water is n t too easy to drink so that would explain the low drinkability . the mouthfeel was all right though the head was creamy and the body was smooth and not too limp .,taste,0.2,0
oz poured into a snifter a pours a clear bright copper gold more copper in color . head is firm and thick and refreshes itself after each sip . lots of noticeable carbonation in the appearance . s sweet malt surrounded by strong earthy herby hops . smells sweet like cattle feed that sugary straw smell . has a very typical sweetwater hop character to it . t carmel malt combined with a noble hop flavor . hints of pine nuts herbs and a bit of black pepper . the malt flavor and hop flavor do n t seem to be bridged well . they are both good but seem like they are going in different directions instead of working together . m thick and dry . chewy with a definite bite to it from both alcohol and a lot of carbonation . really drys your mouth out . overall i had low expections for this not really sure why . i was decently surprised . it was a good beer but seems like it could use a little work . i picked up two bottles shared one with some friends and traded the other away to a more . deserving . soul .,taste,0.8,1
another beer from jjfoodie . thanks justin . oz btl poured into chimay chalice . a pours fairly black but a little light seeps in around the edges . cm head from a strong pours but it disappears very quickly . s does not smell like your typical imp stout . ginger molasses some anise . a gingersnap pitzel hybrid in beer form . t missing a little toastiness but that is clearly intentional . this is a dessert beer . sweet spicy . like a dark fruit cobbler with a crispy gingerbread crust topped with a sugarcane rum reduction sauce . hints of chocolate syrup . just enough hop presence to prevent a ligering overly sweet finish . m i would like a little more viscosity . low carbonation is well suited to the flavors of this beer . d i like this a lot but would n t want to drink more than one in a sitting . the alcohol is n t apparent . went into this w o knowing much about this beer and i was plesantly surprised . i saw that it was listed as an american imperial stout but i did n t realize it was of the spiced variety . i wish i had a few more bottles to tuck away in my cellar .,taste,0.9,1
this is from a winter mix pack i bought up at the shaws . pours a very hazy cloudy orange color looks promising . not much smell a faint citrus might be weakly smelling or my sinuses blocked as usual tastes a lot better a nice cirusy hoppy flavor that stands out very well especialy if compared to their normal pale ale . good mouthfeel . overall i am impressed . not the greatest ipa i ve had but it is really good and flavorful . if i see this on the store shelves i will go get it again . recommended .,taste,0.9,1
my first beer review . i like to try every beer i can snag . natural light is the kind of beer that goes good one any occasion . this beer this decent and very drinkable . it goes down good . it s cheap to buy and worth it . first time i drank this month ago was on a hot summer day playing bean bags . the appearance is a simple yellowish color . its very light and has little taste to it . drinkable is great because i can drink this all day and dont get sick of it .,taste,0.6,1
a full flavour hefeweizen . thick thick mouthfeel and full of bannana flavour and aroma . if you like your hefe bannana like this one is one to have . great understated carbonation . some cloves . a fruit shake with thick head and lace.not incredible on the hops part but its there too .,taste,0.7,1
extremely clear medium brown beer with a small head that melts to a ring . the aroma is a balance of sweet malt and tart fruit . way too much fruit . and way too sweet . it tastes like i m drinking a piece of peach candy . i hate the flavor . it does n t taste like beer . the mouthfeel is not bad . medium bodied . but i m having trouble getting past the flavor . it sounds weird to say but everything about this beer was good except the flavor . in fact i ha to pour it out after i drank about of the bottle . and i hate to do that but there s other way better beer in my fridge .,taste,0.3,0
a hazy and cloudy . huge cloud like head . dark straw to light gold color s old banana and some clove . some circus peanuts . very light breadiness . no hop aroma . t clove and very dry wheat . moderate bitterness which is kind of a surprise . leaves a bit to be desired . very little yeast character in the flavor . m bone dry . medium high carbonation . no alcohol heat . d nice beer for this time of year f outside . aroma is near spot on with a good balance of banana and clove but the flavor leaves a bit to be desired . still tasty .,taste,0.6,1
bottle ordered from archer liquors cloudy orange honey colored with a soapy sudsy head . smell is uniquesly fruity . tangerine strikes me most . very fresh smelling but slighty subdued strengthed nose overall . taste has hints of orange with mild bittersweet hops . quite carbonated but the body is a bit thin to go along and resultedy tastes a bit weak and slightly bland . what flavor there is is nice and is unique as far as ambers go . good effort and i wouldnt mind trying a bottle of this that i knew for a fact was fresh .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice copper color with a thick white head and good head retention . some brussels lace was evident as well . nice hop aroma at the pour . this is the first ipa i ve had in a while so it hit the spot after a winter of stouts porters and winter ales . the taste was average for an ipa some nice hop bitterness almost no sweetness and reminded me more of slightly hoppier pale ale . i call it ipa lite . still very drinkable more so than the average ipa . a worthy effort .,taste,0.6,1
so olde frothingslosh is retired . the can in the pic is the old one back in the s . the can that i had was green with a nice drawing of olde frothingslosh . anyways it says the only beer that foams on the bottom . i had to see for myself so i cracked one open and poured it into a a oz glass . what happened next blew my mind . the foam went to the bottom and the beer rised . the foam must be dense more so than the foamy brew on top . the beer tastes like skunked guiness with a bitter aftertaste . rip olde frothingslosh .,taste,0.2,0
good beer great for the style but there s one major flaw that consumes me when i drink it . pours a wonderful black with a smallish off white head . aroma of coffee and smoldering firewood . palate is thick and inviting full and leaves a nice film on the tongue . flavor is of dark wood floral hops bitter chocolate and then out of nowhere i get the unmistakable flavor of oxidized metal . that metallic finish ruined the whole experience . i wish i could shut off my taste buds just before the end of the flavor experience . maybe it was a bad bottle if so i ll rerate .,taste,0.6,1
st. ides high gravity malt liquor has a medium white head with surprisingly high carbonation . the appearance is clear and golden . aroma is stereotypical american style lager but maybe with an apple character and certainly a grain smell . it does have a harsh taste with some bitterness and it s nice to get some hop profile in a malt liquor . this has a heavy and full bodied mouth feel . it finishes crisp and refreshing which is a bit of a shock . overall this is a good malt liquor and it is probably one of the better ones on the market . also i liked the cute can design of a vicious dog clutching st. ides premium malt liquor in his mouth and the slogan hold it down . written across the can evoking the quaint drive by gangsta beat down life style that we all aspire to . rjt,taste,0.8,1
a hazy deeper amber with one finger of tan head that leaves okay lacing s pepper . with some nice malts in the back t some maltiness up front and then all of sudden in the back you get hit by a pepper bomb which crawls back up your throat and insist on burning you . this is not the after taste i want m medium body with medium carbonation d no no no no . i do n t see why you would buy this unless you just had an unusual love affiar with pepper,taste,0.2,0
poured into a pint glass at the local mellow mushroom . i m usually a huge fan of russian imperial stouts and while this one was pretty good there were a few aspects that put me off about it . but i ll save that for a minute first let me get to what i liked about this beer . the appearance was a rich black color pretty much opaque when held up to the light . the expedition sported a two finger thick dark caramel head that faded relatively slowly and left a nice lacing on the glass although not as much as i m accustomed to with a stout . this one was heavy in the mouth with a bit of a bite from the carbonation . as far as the actual taste of the beer is concerned this one is bitter even for a stout with strong espresso extra dark chocolate and alcohol flavors throughout which only grow stronger as it warms up . left a pleasant bitter malt flavor on my tongue . unfortunately the expedition s carbonation makes the flavor sharper than i m usually accustomed to in a stout . also it smells like wet play doh on the beach which i was forced to endure every time i brought it up to my lips . besides these complaints this was a solid beer .,taste,0.9,1
had at armsby abbey served in a snifter a this beer pours an opaque brown with a one finger of khaki head . head recedes quickly leaving wisps of sticky lacing . s nose is medicinal cherries almost like vicks . there are faint hints of chocolate but the vicks aroma is the most dominant . t taste is . nothing belgian nothing stout . and here comes that vich cherry taste in the flavoring hints of sour funk and a bit of vinegar . as the beer warms up the previous flavoring does not disappear but added is a bit of bitter chocolate amidst the tart . and a weird citrus pine bite in the after taste . m medium body higher carbonation light prickly feel feel and finish . o goes down. better as it warms not extrodinarily tasty somewhat filling decent kick and not a very good representation of style . i was very excited for this beer but it just did n t hit at all for me and would certainly not seek it out again .,taste,0.3,0
a little sumpin extra . ale poured light gold with a thick creamy head . it left a glass filled with thick lace . the color was too light for an imperial . the smell and taste exploded out of the bottle with strong citric sweetness . grapefruit popped much like hop stoopid . the first few sips were very powerful . unlike any other ale i ve had however the flavor quickly faded . the last glass and a half of the bomber were bitter but bland . the feel was thick bitter and lasting and it was a pleasure to drink after a long hot day working outside . a little sumpin extra . ale was up and down . at first it seemed to be something special however by the end it was a good but run of the mill iipa .,taste,0.7,1
a huge thanks to mikey mikey for this one . oz . pour from a capped and foiled ml bottle into a stemless wine glass . had at a tasting on . reviewed from notes . a standard pour yields a . dark mocha head with great retention . beer is a dark opaque motor oil black . lacing is spotty and stringy with decent cling and thick oily legs . a masterpiece considering how heavy it looks . s nose is straight booze that covers almost everything else . some chocolate and molasses make its way out little by little but the alcohol covers everything else . not a fan . t opens sweet soy sauce chocolate raisins booze mocha and molasses throughout . sharp booze lingers in the background . chocolate and molasses in the finish with an added touch of cocoa in the aftertaste . nice but not much above average . m full to super full bodied . sludgy and thick in the mouth almost like a protein shake . no carbonation . oily and filmy going down . messy finish with a lingering aftertaste . way over the top here . too much body . o this is a meal in a glass . again i m not sure i m drinking the same beer as those that say this beer hides its abv well.i could barely choke down oz . of this monster . in a world of over the top beer this one is king . it s not for me though .,taste,0.7,1
appearance well this one is what it says . caramel amber with a quickly fading white head . smell corny bitter and sweet . caramel can be picked out as well as toffee and a faint alcohol smell . taste very light in the taste department . i taste a slight bit of caramel malt as well as an almost cardboard flavor . definitely not something i want in my beer . mouthfeel this is the one area where this beer has some solidity . semi solid amount of carbonation however maybe light on the weight . drinkability truly nothing to keep me interested here . nothing other than the cardboard taste really turns me off but nothing gets me excited at all . will not get again .,taste,0.3,0
acquired at whole foods nyc on a recent east coast trip ml cork caged bottle contents poured into a duvel tulip appearance is a murky light orange hue head is a large layer of big foamy bubbles that gradually erode down smell is sugary sweet malts with a range of spices and fruits including bananas cloves licorice coriander light peach syrup figs raisins berries some belgian yeast lurks throughout taste too is a range of fruits and spices initially dominated by light orange bananas peaches and berries some darker fruits and spices coriander cinnamon pop up midway the anise is light throughout and the finish is syrupy sweet mouthfeel is medium full bodied thick chewy texture borders on syrupy sweet carbonation is moderate drinkability is moderate this is truly one of the most flavorful beers i have had in a long time the thick texture and hefty alcohol content limit the drinkability and this is best enjoyed slowly during a lazy sunday at least for me,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a nonic . thanks to hopsbreath for this one . a pours a dark brown amber color that produced a good frothy tan head with good retention and plenty of lacing . s a dry yet nutty brown sugar caramel sweetness . t similar to the smell only much more on the sweeter rich side of the spectrum . that same nutty brown sugar and caramel sweetness . m a good carbonation level and balance . a bit heavy on the sweet side . d definitely on the stronger and richer side for the style but a good and unique one at that . hits the spot when you are looking for something more than the average brown ale reminiscent of some strong ales . still it took me quite some time to polish of the bottle due to its rich and sweet core .,taste,0.8,1
excellent . i m a huge believer in truth in advertising and hop devil fits the bill . huge smack of hops . from something called hop devil i would expect nothing less . pours a foamy dark golden . can notice the hops scent right away . good sign . hops comes through from first taste through to the aftertaste . when i m looking for a good solid ipa this one will make my top .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a snifter split with airohead . a the beer pours a dark brown with a finger off white head that has nice retention and moderate lacing . s a lot of maple syrup on the nose . some brown sugar in the middle and then a finish of toffee and alcohol . t a tad bit sweet at the start then a some bitterness at the end . the dominant flavors that i get up front are the dominant flavor at the finish are m wow . i love the mix of high viscosity and carbonation in this beer . it sits on the tongue well and has a wonderful aftertaste . d i would definitely have this over and over again . it was interesting tasting and at abv easily drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter . generously provided as an extra by alpineclimber thanks a lot . vintage tan wax a pours a fairly muddy looking brown with dark orange tinges to it . cloudy body with about a finger s worth of tan head that does n t have much retention to it . some spotty lacing as well it is almost like a leopard print in the way it is laid out . s the nose is pretty tame for such a high abv barleywine . i actually have to work to get something out of it since its not very aromatic in my opinion . as it warms it does start to release aromas easier starting with caramel but then leading to toffee and even some slightly smoked wood . t luckily the flavors are n t as greedy as the nose in that they relinquish their bounty willingly . pretty much all malts here but without over the top sweetness . a decent amount of caramel permeates throughout mixed with some dark pitted fruits and raisins . the wood continues here as well as a somewhat alcoholic finish . m mouthfeel is medium bodied with relatively low carbonation . smooth and yet somewhat sticky . d o drinkability is moderate . i would love to see this beer get a little more burly and bold as it s currently lacking that extra oomph that i look for in a barleywine . the nose definitely needs some work but the flavors pave a smooth foundation for that to work on .,taste,0.8,1
i am reviewing this beer for a second time . color was a slightly orange tan as it poured from the bottle hazy brownish orange in the glass . there was a big fluffy bubbly head that lasted and left lacing down the glass . there was n t much aroma to speak of but what there was was sweet and just a bit spicy . the mouthfeel was pretty carbonated and there were lots of visible bubbles at first . bubbles continued to rise the whole time too . the flavor is good . i paired it with barbecue beef this time and it did n t hold up as well as i thought it would . i liked it better this time than last time i reviewed it . this is a good beer that i will continue to drink even if not super frequently .,taste,0.9,1
growler courtesy of dougofthefuture . thanks doug . pours a reddish amber with a finger tall white head that has good retention and lacing . the aroma is bready malt biscuit a lot of mango and a bit of pine . the taste is sweet bready malt some biscuit a bit of pine with mango flavors coming in late . nowhere near as much mango as in the aroma . the finish is bready with a decent bitterness . light bodied and very drinkable . medium low carbonation . i really enjoyed the mouthfeel . not the best ipa i have had but quite good . definitely one of the better malt forward ipas . the aroma is quite awesome but the taste is slightly disappointing .,taste,0.7,1
fall . . for a single oz bottle at jack s . pours out to a very dark brown but not as oily and sheer black as prior versions . forms a large voluminous sticky dark cocoa head with excellent retention and lacing . very nice looking beer . nose of heavily roasted grains big malts lots of herbal hops vanilla walnut a little more subdued than prior versions and a wisp of alcohol . mouthfeel is big and coating . big bodied but not as big as i remember it.certainly not as oily . hrmm off flavors galore . the requisite cocoa prunes and big dark malts are there but it has a very definite homebrew plastic y pang and by that i mean there are some off flavor fusels and aldehydes but not in a good way . it reminds me almost exactly of a ris i brewed a long time ago.fermented it too warm and it kinda had this funky rubbery taste . bitterness is moderate . the finish is kinda rubbery . tastes likes plastic and bleach . hrmm quite the disappointment . i m glad i did n t pick up a er of this . i m gon na go drink my stone ris to wash this taste out of my mouth . this one is going down the drain .,taste,0.4,0
a very dark stout with a great head reminding me of some great stouts i had before . smell of roasted aromas the typical strongs stouts smell . her taste is very weird first it is bitter then caramel followed by the fruity aspects of that beer it is quite odd in fact . a great feel in mouth very sweet on the palate and very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
serving oz bottle poured into crystal hock . appearance clear golden color delicate white head . smell sweet malt alcohol . perhaps this is just my weak nose but the smell was a bit disappointing . taste first thing to hit is a fairly intense sweetness next comes a refreshing blast of citrusy hops followed by some alcohol . this is where this brew shines . mouthfeel medium weight with fairly prominent alcohol . overall although this brew starts of fairly modestly with a typical coloration and very sweet smell by the time you start drinking you know you have something good . if i had to characterize this i would call it a sweet ipa but not syrupy sweet the way a dogfish head min can be . strong enough where i probably would not drink more than one in a sitting . a very good beer that i hope will not go away .,taste,1.0,1
this has been sitting in my fridge for several weeks . it began to look lonely so i decided to liberate the brew . the body really is n t much to look at . it s nice . a muddy brown beer with a reddish hue when held to the light . but the head . wow . great head on this beer . thick foamy and long lasting . the smell is sweet and fruity with a bit of tartness and banana in the background . taste is really unique . the beginning is a great sweet belgian dubble then a transition into a sour lambic . the transition is extremely smooth . much smoother than expected . this is a really fine tasting brew . for . the alcohol is superbly hidden . i m tempted to give this thing a for taste . should i . gulp it is . mouthfeel is right where it should be . fairly highly carbonated with a bit of bite at the end but a nice heavy mouthfeel that supports that bite . this is a really nice beer . the only thing that slows down drinkability is the alcohol percentage and the huge bottle .,taste,1.0,1
batch . not sure of the year . cork had an extra piece that needed to be removed with cork screw . deep rich dark fruit aroma with some alcohol . not quite boozy but carrying towards a brandy or other alcohol drink . dark cloudy of brown mostly . fizzy head that settles in at about or inch . mild on phenols . flavor resembles the aroma . less sweet than the aroma . malt flavor but balanced strongly with notable hop presence which also moves towards a bitterness which could be a result of the malt . this seems to mellow some . nice vanilla flavor that works well the the fruitiness of the grain this evolves into a caramel flavor over time . nice complexity to the flavor and this warms up very nicely . the alcohol is done well apparent without excess . smooth and creamy yet still fully carbonated which slows the drinking down some probably fortunately . typically big for the style and drinks appropriate for style maybe on the easier side of it .,taste,1.0,1
a poured from the can with a diffuse white head . little bits of lacing over a hazy pale yellow body . virtually no visible carbonation . s smells of tart wheat and watermelon rind . no hop aroma . overall a weak nose that lacks complexity . t tastes of soft wheat and light pale malts which have been made into a mild wheat ale and then blended with watermelon juice before serving . the watermelon character tastes natural and is not overpowering . no hop flavor detected . overall the flavor is light and refreshing . m thin and watery with a soft carbonation and mild astringency . d drinks well enough . i would only go for this on a hot summer day in mass quantities and served cold .,taste,0.8,1
pours a hazy gold with modest head that dissipates quickly . grass and citrus nose . grass and citrus taste with mild hop bite . fairly crisp and pleasant mouthfeel . having tried this previously on tap i m still not too enthusiastic about this beer . smells good and feels good i ll leave it at that .,taste,0.6,1
although i can see the draw to this beer i simply can not get past the hoppiness . smell is good even very good . taste beyond the hops is quite good but my personal preference says no . lacing on the glass is quite good and the head is quite nice for a while . mouthfeel is good . good carbonation .,taste,0.4,0
a pours deep dark amber in color . somewhat transparent considering the dark color . head has thick bubbles that cover the top and quickly dissipate to non existent . absolutely no lacing of the glass . a perfect way to describe this is to imagine draft a w rootbeer in a glass . exact same color and the head behaves the same . s dark pitted fruits dominate the nose . deep caramel malts . no hop aroma . the smell does n t reveal much about this beer . i think i am ready for the next step . t dark fruits and heavy heavy caramel malt flavor . the finish is clean and then the roasty flavor hits you . although the carbonation is light in this beer it really bites your tongue in the front . hops offer a bitter balance to the caramel malt sweetness but he malts win the battle . alcohol heat is apparent after a few sips . m thick maple like with a cabonation bite . this is a pretty chewy beer . drinkability well i do n t know who would knock more than one of these back in a session . it is a pretty big beer and heavy on the boom boom . i really like it but i tend to favor small beers rather than the high gravity .,taste,0.8,1
pours a straight up pitch black with a nice toasted smell . nice big fluffy head that sticks around . goes down really bitter and smokey with the toasted aftertaste sticking around . abv is hidden really well because of the strong smoked taste . i ca n t see myself drinking more than of these but it s pretty decent . i do n t know for some reason i expected more .,taste,0.4,0
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a very dark brown just slight of black but had reddish undertones . head was a chocolatey brown maybe in thick . aroma was at times alcoholy stringently and other times had a slight brown sugar sweetness to it . taste had hints of bitterness but also had touches of cherry flavors . felt outstanding in the mouth . the only detraction was that it was a little thin . had slight carbonation but not enough to be annoying . the beer was very drinkable hid the abv well . could easily drink more of this than is wise .,taste,0.6,1
originally reviewed november . on tap at alesmith . light orange cream aroma bold with floral herbs . some bright esters coming from the bold yeast character . pour of orangish gold . wispy sweet caramel and lightly profused citrus spice qualities . acerbic and certain with lemon from both rind pith and juice . nicely down however a little cloying and yeasty at the backend for me .,taste,0.8,1
i had heard stories of this beer since moving to sepa mostly horror stories so when i sighted at a bbq in reading i tracked down a glass and went to work . pours slightly orange golden with a pretty decent head . lacing is also surprisingly good . this is an interesting smelling beer . it is citrusy with a very c hop sort of aroma but with an adjunct smelling grainy malt background that is much less appealing . the taste is very much like the aroma . citrus hops mixed with grainy light malts and a sort of grassy flavor as well . it does not taste much like an ale but at least i can taste hops in there . it is light bodied and very crisp and refreshing with a pleasant mouthfeel . i could drink these all day at a back yard get together if there is nothing better available . definitely a step above yuengling s standard lager . i am pleasantly surprised . do n t let the haters fool you as bad beers go this one is pretty good .,taste,0.6,1
looks great with its chunky head and deep orange color . nice clarity of its slightly sweet grainy malt flavors with a pretty clean mouthfeel . it has some alcohol towards the finish but the aftertaste is nice and toasty . hops give a slight herbal quality that blends in well with the grainy flavors .,taste,0.6,1
this used to be my favorite beer back in the late s and early s . my first introduction to the style . now i ve found others i like more but this is still a pretty good one . this particular bottle was quite fresh tasting surprising as it was bought at beers of the world who are not known for rotating stock quickly . poured dark brown with a nice head but poor head retention . i ca n t see through this beer very thick and cloudy . musty nose pruny and a little winey . taste is cherry raspberry apricot and a tiny bit of raisin . alcohol and phenols very apparent in mouthfeel as is tannin . astringent . alcohol burn in the back of the mouth . sugary finish . back in the day i used to get horrible headaches from too much of this stuff so it was a rare treat . this particular bottle seemed very drinkable but overall i would recommend taking this beer easy .,taste,0.9,1
out of a bottle this beer was a hazy orange gold color with three fingers of beige head . the retention was quite good and the lacing good too . the aroma was full of citrus with some hints of spices especially cloves and a little banana . the flavors were quite good again being led by the citrus and spice elements but balanced nicely by a malt finish . the banana from the yeast was present but the relatively low residual sugar kept it from being too prominent . the mouthfeel was foamy because the carbonation was notably high and rather prickly . the body however was light which helped the beer be more drinkable . quite refreshing and a great summer beer no doubt . above average for the style and still relatively inexpensive . in other words highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
this brew poured a medium head of fine to large white bubbles and a transparent light amber body . it has a good lacing a very mild malt aroma with a strong bitter start that lingers for a while then disappears in the finish with a somewhat acidic flavor .,taste,0.4,0
bottle thanks to lauren . pours a dark murky crimson with a very slowly advancing ring of bubbles fighting their way upward through a thick dark swamp . nose is a strange collage of burnt brown sugar leather fermented apples sweaty socks . thick flavor profile of massive wet barrel wet leather caramelized brown sugar finish is all fermented apple and sour cherry . heavy and kind of oppressive major alcohol heat on the finish . to my friend this was disgusting throughout though i can see the merit in it to an extent . that being said it s a mish mash of flavors and styles that are n t very harmonious or pleasant on any level . i m pretty surprised at how much the brett influenced this . it reminds me of mckenzie s barrel work from . if you like massive barrel influence and slightly sour old ales with burning alcohol heat throughout seek this out immediately .,taste,0.4,0
a solid pour produces a three finger thick chocolate stained cream tan colored head in my tripel karmeliet tulip glass . the beer is a dark concentrated chocolate color that shows just a flash of light through it if held up directly to the light . the aroma is interesting mainly b c it is a bit different than i was expecting there is quite a bit of spiciness from the rye character a touch of peat smoke notes of concentrated molasses burnt caramel notes some aromas similar to prunes left for too long under the broiler and a finish that has been liberally dusted with coffee grounds toasted whole grain bread and cocoa powder . there is a touch of earthy slightly moldy mustiness in the nose but it seems to only fleetingly be noticeable . the aroma has hardly any overt whiskey barrel notes to it all though . i made the mistake of swirling my beer the aroma that emanates from the beer is absolutely foul and smells like a mix of rank toe cheese heavily moldy stagnant swamp water and cheese that has just gone horribly wrong . luckily this note seems to dissipate and as long as you do n t overly disturb the beer is not all that noticeable in the aroma . extremely thick and viscous for a beer of this strength and a definite influence of the rye . the beer has a burnt sweetness to it as well as a finish that provides ample roast grain character in the form of dark cocoa powder lightly burnt grain husks dark roast coffee and lightly astringent roast grain . this has quite a bit of tartness to it as well that seems to be product of the carbonation in fact a swirl of the beer seems to confirm this even though it releases a noxious cloud of swamp gas as it becomes much less tart once more of the carbonation is released . cocoa and coffee notes seem to play a big role in defining the flavor profile though the texture is heavily influenced by the viscous rye . it is interesting how much the tartness contributed by the carbonation is played up in this beer . something about the ingredient mix seems to accentuate the light acidity that is normally contributed by carbonic acid . i am really surprised how un dominant the rye whisky character is here though i think the beer is probably better for it being subtle at least in my book . the aroma has quite a jekyll and hyde character to it as well as long as you do n t disturb it the nose can be decent if not a bit interesting but if roused it gets aggressively foul really quickly . as a whole i would say the aroma is average it is decent to enjoyable or on the flip side fairly repugnant . if i had n t ever roused the beer i would have been reasonably happy with this beer but then i would have been stuck with the slightly out of place accentuated carbonic acid bite . basically beware the aroma on this beast but it still is a pretty enjoyable experience over all and i would definitely have this beer again .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a very hazy golden orange color with a very fizzy two finger white head . big retention of puffyness with continuous volcanic bubbling coming from the bottom of the glass near the stem . crazy thick lacing on this one . s nice spicy notes with champagnelike characteristics . refreshing smelling . t m spices lemon peel orange pear and other fruity notes . nice fizzyness hangs on the tongue with a good yeasty character which is prevalent in the aftertaste . this elixir coats the mouth very well . slight grass and fruity hop characteristic in the finish . one of the smoothest beers i ve ever had . soft like velvet on the tongue with a pretty good body . d does southampton make a bad beer . i m not sure they do . so smooth this beer is amazingly drinkable . very easy drinking . snag this deluxe if you can . it s a no brainer .,taste,0.8,1
enjoyed on tap at the waimea brewing company in kauai . aroma a perfumed hop smell with the same distracting smell that the wai ale ale ale has . it isnt unpleasant it just smells like a river or maybe rain water . appearance a hazy amber glass with no head . flavor this is different . a slightly licorice and whiskey note fades into a light mango finish . there is a gentle metallic edge at the end as well . hops are pretty low for an apa . mouthfeel good carbonation level and a clean finish overall impression this one is off style and i dont care . its a good beer . very complex very innovative different and tasty . i dont think they should call it an apa but i guess you have to call it something . enjoyed this one .,taste,0.9,1
whew . i made the mistake of choosing this for my last beer of the night . smells and tastes of chocolate roasted malts and burnt sugar . beguiling . in the future i will have to share this with two other people if i m drinking other beers that night . i could n t finish it but in honor of its serious pedigree i have saved it for making a reduction to pour on ice cream .,taste,0.9,1
the oz . bottle claims this is a golden special ale no mention of barelywine batch . poured in a pint glass not as dark as i expected a lighter orange gold with a finger off white head with lots of lace and moderate head retention . the aroma is pretty strong but soft and sweet alcohol for sure but more like cognac with a distinct touch of caramel vanilla and apricot . the taste is really fantastic mainly malts and that apricot bit i smelled but pretty complex a nice fruity barelywine with a bit of honey . aromatic malts and rye with hop varieties according to the label with which i agree that it s incredibly balanced . i would n t even say that it is particularly hoppy . it really not particularly anything other then awesome . wow my first hair of the dog i m quite impressed yay portland so glad i moved here . the mouthfeel is pretty creamy and not to heavy for a strong ale not much effervescence but nice . maybe a tad cloying but hey it s a strong ale barelywine so i ca n t really dock it for that . this beer is so yummy the drinkability is high . so is the likelihood that you ll get hammered if you do n t pay attention . although i have n t shopped around for these at . single from trader joe s i probably wo n t be sucking these down by the pack although lord knows i could . looks like i ll have to do some shopping .,taste,1.0,1
a cloudy orange yellow color with minimal white head . the body is not very attractive . s the scent is not one often associated with a pale ale . there is a strong malt aroma which is very inviting . t there s an odd bitterness to the beer . it is very unique . i ve had a few of these and i thought it might grow on me but it has n t . m the feel is crisp . there s a texture here that assists in bringing out the flavor . i m not going to be purchasing anymore of this pale ale . however because of the uniqueness of this brew i will likely buy other coopers brewery beers in order to round my australian tastes .,taste,0.4,0
when poured in a duvel glass it made quite a hissing sound . tasty looking deep brown in colour with a full rocky head . deep nose of figs and prunes . shame about the taste . far too dominated by a ridiculously concentrated sugary confected quality on the tongue . quite a disappointment compared to the last time i had this .,taste,0.4,0
appearance poured with finger of smooth tan head that dissipated to a thin layer over a few minutes leaving some lacing . the beer is a dark reddish brown color when help up to the light . smell roasty chocolate coffee sweet malt . on the lighter side . taste starts out with a sweet malt then a small hop presence moving to a roasted coffee chocolate flavor becoming more sweet with a plum note and finishing off with roasted marshmallow . mouthfeel medium light body slightly creamy good amount of carbonation leaves mouth sweet . overall very drinkable the flavors are smoothly blended together . not too filling a great go to porter if only it was more accessible to me .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear ruby brown with little head that leaves behind a good amount of lacing . the aroma of this ale is huge to say the least . malt sugars caramel raisons and brown sugar are the prevalent smells . no alcohol present on the nose . flavor again is massive . caramel sweetness slightly burnt sugar raisons and a slight hint of roasted grains . there is also a faint hint of diacetyl alcohol which oddly tastes good in the mix . the butterscotch flavors mix well with the caramel like sweetness . despite being a sweet beer the finish is slightly dry with a long lingering tinge of roasted grain . mouthfeel is full and chewy and drinkability is dangerously high . for being its hard to tell and goes down easy . i ve yet to be disapointed with dfh . i really feel that thier line up is hard to beat . also you have to respect a beer this innovative . there is simply nothing else like it out there .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very light orange and transparent . big ol bubbly head that lasts and deposits great lace . not visible carbonation . not a whole lot of anything in the aroma very light earthy hops lemon grass and crystal malts . the flavor is also light and seems to only utilize the hops for bittering as the flavor is mostly malt sweetness and watered down ipa . nothing to get excited about . a session ipa is an incredibly hard style to pull off especially at . alcohol . bold and daring to attempt it but just does n t do much for me . either way it was is still a cool extra to get in a trade .,taste,0.4,0
a good strong head retention lacey foam on top clear light yellow body s strong hoppy smell light on malt very crisp and pleasing t clean smooth light malt start with hoppy medium and end m light body clean d high drinkability good choice for a pack for a night,taste,0.7,1
on tap at lucky in san francisco . black butte porter is indeed black but not resolutely so brown edges and even little bits of ruby can be seen provided you can figure out the requisite angles . its head is spongy and tan and leaves thick layered bands of lacing dressing the glass up like a turban . you wo n t find rich espresso or decadent chocolate notes in this porter as you do in many other american examples . not in the nose anyway . from the smell of things this porter is better suited to a hearty main than a sweet dessert . while more robust than most traditional old world offerings it exemplifies their mild roastiness and has grainy and nutty supports. black butte has the ideal burnt grain flavour for a porter there s plenty of roasted malt but it s not so smoky and heavy so as to be confused with a stout . as it warms the malts start to taste less black and more brown slightly nuttier although a severing hop character smothers any sweetness and makes for an abruptly dry and definite finish . the smoky flavour stops just short of coffee territory the roasty bitterness of artisan dark chocolate i could entertain but it s not quite powerful or ashy enough to mimic coffee . there s a complete lack of acrid or harsh flavours to the roast . the hop flavours are n t tasted either and their bitterness is moderate but are they efficient at cutting off that finish . in another era dark and roasty beers like this would have been the norm . while it s unfortunate that porters are n t quite as commonplace nowadays i doubt the beers then were anywhere near as clean and gratifying as the beers we have now . i bet if someone from that period had a taste of black butte their head would spin . it s an exceptionally nice porter .,taste,0.9,1
big chocolate licorice and malt aroma . hints of roast and fruity esters . delicious . big dark brown appearance with an impressive fluffy tan head . good head retention . hmmm . the flavour is a bit wierd . it starts off with a big roast flavour teamed with a resinous bitterness . dark bitter chocolate follows . the finish is more classic as a porter with some sweeter dark but not roast notes coming through . medium full body with moderately high carbonation that further accentuates body . not a bad beer . on the whole this is a nice take on a classic style . the nz twists are plenty evident and in some cases fail to impress me but as a whole this is an eminently drinkable brew .,taste,0.6,1
presentation poured from the bottle into a smuttynose tulip . served at room temperature . appearance pitch black in color with a dark brown one finger head . decent retention . also appears to be a little sediment in my glass . leaves almost a coffee ground consistency around the glass . aroma the civet coffee really provides a lot here . fresh coffee beans and espresso notes are both notciable but there is also an earthy tone to the coffee . the bitterness of the coffee is balanced well with sweetness from the oatmeal . taste the civet coffee really brings this to a new level . earthy tones of coffee bean paired with vanilla and caramel . not too much char either . the sweetness from the oatmeal and char earthy flavors of the coffee are brillant together . mouthfeel low carbonation but very creamy . the sediment gets in the way a little . drinkability the abv is hidden great but the coffee notes are really strong and should be sipped slowly . took me a while to finish the bottle but i enjoyed it a lot . overall this is probably the best coffee stout i ve ever had . the civet beans take it to a new level and add a depth i was n t expecting . definitely wirth trying .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a clear pale orange apricot . fine carbonation with moderate activity . short lived pure white creamy head . thick lacing . smell wow this is from marin county . they have got the belgian thing dead on . yeast spiciness right off the bat clove medicinal herb faint white pepper with a strong lemon orange zest throughout . very good and true to the style . taste mouthfeel surprisingly light and crisp with a refreshing zing of champagne like carbonation late in the game . the flavor is a bit . off for a saison anyway . a sugar sweetness a too . strong herbal spiciness and slight mintiness blend in a not entirely pleasant way there s a bit of an artificial almost sweet and low flavor . as it hits mid palette a juicy citrus flavor comes to the fore followed by a bit of white pepper into the surprisingly thin finish . no noticable alcohol heat . everything a saison should have is here but the proportions are off i just get the feeling it s not put together as well as it could be . drinkability very good . despite the cloying sweetness and big herbiness it s a very light and crisp for an beer . this is a solid brew but as a domestic saison it did n t come together as well as say hennepin . still it s a good effort .,taste,0.6,1
a pours an almost totally opaque black with one finger of creamy frothy head . nice lacing . s dark nutty and roasted like a good cup of coffee . t delicious . one of my favorite stouts . very nice coffee flavors . perfectly roasted . m nicely creamy with good carbonation . d good but heavy .,taste,1.0,1
a soft white head atop a pale yellow body . i was hoping for a little more color . s not too aromatic . citrusy sweet hops are evident but not strong . some faints grains . t this one really comes alive in the flavor department . there s a wonderful lemon orange citrus component that i m guessing is from the hops but is so flavorful it makes me wonder if it s something they added . slightly bitter which leads to a dry zesty finish . dusty grains round out a very nuanced flavor profile . a great beer for those dog days .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle served in a pint glass this one pours a deep brown with a slightly reddish tint through the glass . the disappates almost right away tannish in color . the aromas are there very appealing chocolate malts . the mouthfeel is smooth but bubbly . this brew is medium to full bodied . the taste is a wonderful chocolate and toffee with maybe a hint of cherries and powerdered chocolate . the finish is long and pleasant not hoppy . i thought this was a tasty beer and quite drinkable . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
vintage so the beer itself was brewed in and then put in casks for months . i am looking forward to trying the year old brew . a hint of red around the edge short off white creamy head . s very strong bourbon vanilla . only a hint of malt oak and chocolate heavily over shadowed by the cask aging . t better than the scent . the bourbon and vanilla are not overpowering . raisins cherry chocolate and malt are all in the mix . m medium coating tingle on back sides of tongue and throat alcohol burn . o a little less bourbon in the scent and this would leap frog many brews .,taste,0.8,1
a dark orange color beer that is very cloudy with a long lasting bubbly head . quite a citrus filled aroma with some cinnamon mixed in and some ginger . plent of citrus and spice . the alcohol is also present . not too much malt . medium to thick with a mild carbonation . not easy to drink but great to sip . pretty good flavors .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to biernutz for this one . poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . a viscous pour yields a . finger coarse dark beise head with poor retention . beer is one of the only brown ales that i ve seen that s actually brown . near opaque . lacing is sparse and spotty with little cling . s nose is coffee toffee butterscotch and toasted malt . rather rich and deep overall . very aromatic and appetizing . t opens with subtle coffee sourness complemented by toasted malt caramel and bitter chocolate . toffee is detectable in the back towards the middle and end . an unpleasant nutty grainyness not unlike chewing on nut shells appears at the finish and lingers into the aftertaste slightly spoiling the experience . m medium bodied very lightly carbonated slightly lively but generally very smooth and silky . substantial in the mouth this taste like a much bigger beer than its . abv suggests . finish is messy and aftertaste is drying and lingers . d a good beer that really fell apart just before the finish for me . feel is great though and nose complements the flavor very well . worth a try for a twist on the brown ale style .,taste,0.6,1
i am a leffe fanboy my favourite until now was leffe blond . living in belgium i have tasted many many beers and when judging on taste there are betters beers but it all comes down to drinkability . on to leffe or leffe blue as i like to call it . a nice looking beer with no worthy smell . the liquir is a little thick but i like that because you feel you have something worthly in your mouth . after the first mouthfull i sensed a little tick of honey and that is exactly what i like . nice tastefull beer with too . great drinkability for a beer .,taste,0.9,1
oz black gold wax dipped bomber into snifter . split several ways with some friends at fff s . poured a enough to make a nice review but not pass out . a jet black coffee cream colored head sticky lacing along the side of the snifter . pretty much similar to all other top notch examples of this style . s sweet chocolate molasses raisins . smells so good i would like to eat this beer instead of drink . one whiff and i m ready to dig in to my dessert . nothing overly complex but damn good nonetheless . t chocolate cake with chocolate cream filling topped with chocolate sprinkles and chocolate syrup . in other words lots of chocolate here . no real alcohol burn present and when compared to dark lord almost zero i realize dl is though . very sweet no real hops bitterness at all . it s like drinking chocolate syrup in a good way . m a little more thin then what i was expecting but oh so smooth . it just covers your mouth in sweet goodness . d very easy to drink for the style . i will revisit in another six months or so to see how it s coming along . all in all a great ris worthy of the rating and hype .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky golden yellow w orange hues . very little lacing is left when all is said done thin white . delicous clove citrus zest accompanied by the anticipated yeast very pleasing . citrus zest slightly piney yeast and spice good palate . light in body medium in carbonation the spice freshens this brew up grabs your attention . quite a great example of the style w full flavor and pleasant suprise drinkability .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a crossed between a golden lager coloring and a dulled yeasty hefe haziness . the head is deep and angry off the pour then quickly mellows but still retains a little bit of its previous luster . s potent perfume . almost overwhelming potpourri . smells fabricated and could certainly bring on a headache . not recommended for the future of your olfactory sense . t after such an overbearing ass kicker of a nose the taste is surprisingly relaxed . the fruit blackberry . is certainly there as well as an earthy middle . a brief citrus finish which abruptly falls off the edge of a cliff . although pleasant overall there is a slight medicine aftertaste and a failure to make up for the overwhelming nose . m somewhat milky and denser than other whites . carbonation is active and well balanced . the brew s best feature . d two or three in a sitting but because of the pungent potpourri punch to the nose preempting each sip for myself three would be the limit .,taste,0.7,1
a very nice brown . it s definitely a fallback beer meaning that if you ca n t find much to like at the liquor beer store moose drool will definitely do the job . it s darker than most brown s i ve seen.and i like that . it s also very malty which i also really like . i guess it could use a little more hoppy bite but then again that might ruin the balance all together . i really like big sky . their beers seem to have a little more character than the typical american microbrew .,taste,0.9,1
pours black with a nice looking three finger head that leaves significant lacing . the smell is sweet and malty with chocolate and coffee undertones . the taste is quite sweet with chocolate and a little dark fruit dominating the palate with a bitter roasted flavor on the back end . not an unpleasant taste just not my favorite . good mouthfeel and drinkability as well . this is a solid brew but not my style .,taste,0.6,1
tried this out as part of the best flight of beers i ve ever experienced at the flying saucer in addison texas . definetly a local beer that i would not get the chance to try to often . unlike other coffee mocha porters this one comes through with its taste and smell like real coffee beans . could n t be session beer and would probably not buy a sixer of this but pretty good nonetheless .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle into pint glass season . poured a clear brown with a very slight head that fall fast but left beautiful lacing on the glass . aromas of a doughy yeast as well as caramel and grassy hops were noted . this was a very interesting profile and actually made me a little apprehensive to try this one especially since i have heard so much positive about samuel smiths offerings . once i tasted though all of those worries fell away . the flavor was very complex and changed completely throughout the course of the glass . there was a very nice slightly sweet start with the light caramel forward and a barely noticeable hop bite at the finish . as the glass continued the hops grabbed the lead and provided a nice bitter flavor with the sweetness coming in at the finish to calm it . extraordinary and it s a shame i did n t grab a few more of these when i had the time .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear golden body with three fingers of white fluffy head . head retention is great and leaves full lacing . s straw grains some skunkiness i d say it s just bad but i ve had this on many occasions and it s been the same . t light notes of straw grains and some metallic flavours . m light bodied with medium high carbonation . smooth creamy texture with a sparkling metallic aftertaste . o another brew from mill street that is below par of what they should be selling . would n t have it again .,taste,0.4,0
this poured a nice reddish tawny amber color with a foamy white head . smell is reminiscent of a somewhat weak doppelbock . when you drink this you get the doppelbock nose hitting you setting your senses up for a prescribed expectation . albeit an out of whack expectation as this is no doppelbock but a red ale . a slow brewed red ale as the bottle is happy to inform you . well this thing does n t taste as the nose indicates nor the bottle . it s more of a creamy lager and a lousy one to boot . how do you market a beer featuring flavors of wheat canned corn compost pile and a touch of molasses . start with a red ale misnomer and add allegations to voodoo and black magic . the consumer is sure to feel as though a hex has been put on them making that voodoo thing almost palpable . consumer hedge your bets by steering clear of this sonofabitch .,taste,0.3,0
oh great . another samichlaus review . this one a . i will agree with most previous posts that samichlaus is not a session beer . nor is it to be consumed for its thirst quenching prowess . it is best compared to a vintage port or well aged madeira . in fact i would liken its mouthfeel and smell to that of an almondine note found in madeira . the taste at first rolls on the tongue with a hint of syrup livened with a touch of acid carbonation . it coats the whole mouth and elicits the slightest hop note hallertau . which fades immediately . it finishes warm with an alcohol bite and leaves a a very slight maple syrup dry sweetness . the smell ranged from a heavy barley barn to an odd cheese like character that seemed to accent the overall character rather than detract . far from an off note it seemed a fleeting characteristic that ages in at about years and out around . overall it is best suited for a slow sip after dinner or anytime one is looking for a overwhelming taste experience . for an odd treat . try it with pistachios . it made for an amazing characteristic,taste,0.9,1
beer pours quite the tan head . very little light can penetrate this brew . smell this beer smells like my tent after a winter s storage . exactly . and although i love camping and the smell is reminiscent of many good times i ve never wanted to drink my tent . in the beginning there is a cloying sweetness to this beer that is quite out of place . after a few swigs this disappears and completely gives way to the coffee . it is like drinking a good cuppa joe with the body of a good stout . for me that is the taste i got of this beer throughout other than that aforementioned sweetness . i thoroughly liked this beer . aside from the smell but a little musty tent smell is a small price to pay for this beer .,taste,0.9,1
a dark crimson color a thin short lived dark tan head too dark to see any carbonation or sediment s mmm . a sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and caramel with an alcohol kick t taste similar to aroma sweet flavors of molasses vanilla and caramel with a sweet aftertaste too slight bitterness to balance it m smooth and silky very good d high unless you only like bitters a great brew to me very similar to the george gale festival mild ale,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a garnet and brown body with a reasonable tan head that declines to a film without leaving much lacing smell burnt caramel and molasses dominate the nose taste starts with a nice roasty burnt caramel base mid palate some off phenols emerge and the finish is a wash with a bit of astringency as well mouthfeel medium bodied with moderate carbonation a little bit of warming as well drinkability this is a beer that i wish i liked better and perhaps it merits another taste to see whether the unusual finish was a function of an off bottle,taste,0.6,1
sipped from a champagne flute . a rich golden yellow with a three finger head that has fairly impressive retention and left a moderately size ring of lacing behind . s strong rice milder corn and sweat . t pungent rice flavor with no hops whatsoever . it does have a funny alcohol taste sort of like diluted isopropyl . not good . m thin somewhat refreshing . d not too bad . there are better malt liquor options but the high gravity world require a less descerning palate . not good for food . this is a crunk beer and nothing more .,taste,0.3,0
poured a crystal clear amber with an orange tint . an off white bubbly head that clung to the glass producing a nice webbing effect . it looked promising . poured this at temp f into a flared pilsner s if i was blind folded i would have guessed this was a pilsner or some other style of lager . t right off the bat this tasted a lot like an adjunct lager . where is the oktoberfest taste . there is a somewhat sweet caramel malt flavor but i had to go hunting for it . no real hop profile to speak of there was a slight paleness to it . the taste was comparable to a warsteiner dunkel only not as pronounced . m f it was n t much different from the average adjunct lager . over carbonated . it left a metallic aftertaste when i drank it from a glass . d it was fairly easy to drink . for the price i paid for a pck i ca n t complain too much . conclusion what is with shiner and its metallic twang aftertaste . i want to like their beer but they make it so difficult . i have concluded that shiner should be drank straight from the bottle . to me it cuts down on the metallic aftertaste . the beer actually performs better if it stays in the bottle . overall not the best example of an oktoberfest beer .,taste,0.4,0
poured oz bottle into sam adams pint glass appearance good . nice finger head to start and fairly good retention . not the crazy yeast carbonation like duvel and other apv belgian strongs but still a very well formed head . smell nothing special here so i just gave it average rating mouthfeel ok taste drinkability this is one of the most perfectly flavored and balanced mid range apv belgian blonde ales i ve had . very comparable in taste and drinkability to the leffe i had a few weeks earlier . i think i found my new favourite style of beer perhaps . belgian blonde ales rock . . .,taste,1.0,1
i do n t buy sprecher as a rule but i was at sam s and got seduced by the cool new bottle . before the angry beermail comes let me say this it was a swingtop . and the letters were shiny . pours dark brown just a shade under black with a thin ring of tan head and a few spots of lacing . the aroma is musty and chocolatey with some very subtle hints of molasses . for some reason it does n t blend together all that well maybe the stout notes are just too light and the coffee is totally absent . with some additional sniffs i can detect a weird sweetness . the flavor is a mess . there s this bizarre sour astringency to this beer that does n t taste like normal black malt at all . my best description of the aftertaste would invoke the following flavors pennies quarters dimes and the statue of liberty before it got all oxidized . i love stouts of all shapes and sizes but this just way too much for me . as i continue to drink it i find myself starting to actively despise this beer and feel personally offended by its existence . it s very thin which might actually be good in this case . i ca n t in good conscience describe the drinkability for a beer that s making me seriously contemplate a drainpour . this is a nauseating waste of money .,taste,0.2,0
this is one of the most commercial tasting micro brewed beers i have ever tasted . this one is a dead ringer for american budweiser with a more noticeable spicy aroma . bud is one of my least favorite beers and this one just did nothing for me .,taste,0.4,0
pours a golden color a small white head dissipates fast with bubbles leeching to the glass . smells good mild and fresh . i m getting the hops along with a sweet fruity characteristic citrus malt probably . the hops are very mild in this one . all in all a very crisp refreshing taste as the main flavors in this are just the hops carbonation and water . not a complex beer to be sure but an excellent choice for a hot day or whenever you just want a simple beer . mouthfeel is good very smooth and spicy on the tongue . not much of an aftertaste . this would be a great session beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear amber orange color grows a half inch thick dense cream colored head with mediocre retention dissipating rather quickly to a sudsy ring . good lacing though . the aroma has a fair amount of hops a touch of citrus but also some earthiness . some rich english malt character is also evident in the way of biscuits and caramel . the flavor is quite unique . hop forward grassy and earthy like a mossy log . not much citrus character like in the nose . this is one of the grassiest beers i ve ever had . tastes like a freshly mowed lawn smells . a mildly sweet biscuity malt presence toward the finish that is ultimately overwhelmed by grass . i have a hard time getting over the grass . wow is this grassy . not sure if it s supposed to be grassy i guess i can officially say that i do n t like grassy hops . one more time grassy .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is a cloudy amber color or at least something closely resembling amber . the beer has a light frothy head . the nose is hoppy . the flavor is mildly hoppy in the attack with some sharply acidic hops flavors . the mouthfeel while being smooth is somewhat average . there are some floral notes in the flavor towards the finish . i would go so far as to say that the finish to this beer is actually sweet .,taste,0.8,1
pours a deep dark brown color with about two fingers worth of a tannish colored head . the head had some retention time although nothing spectacular some lacing . i really enjoyed the appearance of this beer . the aroma was deffinatly sweet carmel detectable not much roasted aroma kinda a dissapointment . the tast is nothing great . in my opinion it is way too sweet im a huge fan of porters and stouts for their roasted smoked flavors and really this didnt have any it was like drinking straight caramel . i kinda wished that the caramel was only hints of flavoring i think this would have been an exceptional beer . i really enjoyed the mouthfeel of this brew it was kind of thick which i particularily enjoyed . the carbonation was light which i prefer as well . over all i am glad i had the opportunity to sample this beer thanks plaid but it is not a beer that i would buy,taste,0.4,0
bought for the lady friend drank em all myself . sorry dear . appearance cloudy dark hay colored with two inches of nice foam that laces well . looks pretty good . smell lots of lemon and citrus immediately . followed by that wheat smell a hint of mustiness and some spice . those hefe smells but not overwhelming . taste plenty of citrus up front . then there is a musty wheat . it s a little dank . the sourness of the lemon comes through on the end . it s all pretty mellow . probably slightly better than average but no great shakes . a little bland honestly . mouthfeel a tad on the thin side . drinkability goes down real smooth . the only thing holding it back is that i can see the lemon getting tiresome after a couple . great for a hot day odd for winter . but i live in socal so it s appropriate year round . another solid sa offering . certainly nothing special but i d buy it again . maybe next time the lady will get to have one . maybe not .,taste,0.6,1
poured from bottle into a pint glass producing a modest head of about about maybe two fingers or so . foam was a dense light brown affair that stayed around for most of the experience eventually reducing to a thick ring of bubbles . good lacing all the way down the glass . malt and hops both prevalent on the nose at first with more sweet malty aroma than you might expect from an ipa . hop notes are a little more on the earthy side . solid taste . malts catch hold first as it rolls over the tongue but the hops come on pretty quickly and almost balance out . the hops have more of a flavor than a bite making this an easy one to put back . linger is more malt up front almost a little watery with modest hop linger . i normally get more of a bitter linger from most ipas but this was a bit mellow . mouthfeel was great really solid but smooth and just the right amount of carbonation . the whole experience was really good and i would probably recommend it to friends that are dabbling with ipas . if you are looking for a resin dripping from the hop cone bite this one may not be what you are looking for but it s still very enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
i had been thinking about this one for awhile but was hoping i could find an individual one . however i brewed a batch of pale ale that turned out a little light long story so i thought well i ll have one of mine then one of these and it should balance out even if it s not a great one . since it turned out to be a good one it made my plan even better . the color is a really nice copper orange brown . kind of dark for an ipa . the smell is nice good ipa smell good hop wiff . the taste was a little surprising more malty than i had expected . on the other hand it has a hoppy very smooth after taste . me likee . . . i probably would n t want to drink more than a few in a row but it is worthy of a wholoe six pack purchase .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into tulip . appearance the beer is a rich auburn color with a pinkish tan head . looks very inviting . smell funky . warm with hints of fruit . taste sour obviously and a bit astringent . tastes of tart apples sour cherries and raisins . i ca n t detect any hop flavor . as it warms it gains a pleasing sweetness . mouthfeel wonderful creamy mouthfeel . chewy and full bodied . drinkability this is a great beer . i will say though getting through the bottle myself is no easy task . still no worse than other funky beers . i just recently developed a taste for the style and this is one of the best i ve had so far . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
this beer has character . it leaves a lace but it smells better than it tastes . while i appreciate that it has more complex flavours than many beers it leaves a sickly sweet aftertaste . i prefer a more bitter hopped experience however and lean towards flavourful pale ales.i could easily skip this one next time around .,taste,0.4,0
dark orange to amber in color with a fair sized cream colored head . looks mighty similar to the mammoth paranoid pale . decent retention and some good lacing present . aroma has earthy hops vegetal hops slight citrus twang and malt sweetness . tastes plenty hoppy but just a flat out bad hop profile . astringent vegetal hops with a slight bit of flora and a cookie finish . not very nice . medium full body with a smooth low mid carbonation . do n t care much for this one .,taste,0.4,0
i should have read the label more carefully . this is a flemish sour ale . i like to try new things and i never drank sour ale before but i did not anticipate how sour sour could be . to me it tasted like vinegar . i spent half an hour trying to drink the blasted stuff hoping that i would develope a taste for it . but that never happened.it tasted like vineagar from the first sip to the last . the bottle cost me ml and i consider it money well spent since i now know that sour ale is not for me . there are many good reveiws of this ale apparently there are those who like sour tasting beer but it is not for everybody . when i drink belgian i will stick to the classic belgium stong ales frm now on .,taste,0.2,0
served from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a slightly cloudy copper color . it is more straw colored when held to the light . there is a quarter inch white head of large bubbles . the head has average retention leaving no lace . as i drink it there is a little lace on the side of the glass . there are lots and lots of teeny tiny bubbles . s cherries . they are a little medicinal . there is not much else . t initial cherry flavor which is pretty well balanced between sweetness and tartness . that is what i expected from michigan cherries . the cherries give way to a bread malt flavor . there is a slight hop bitterness in the end keeping it balanced . m light to medium bodied with lively carbonation . d it started off easy and pretty refreshing . by the end of the oz though the cherry flavor was a bit tiresome . definitely do n t want two in one sitting . i think this should be consumed quickly before it gets a chance to warm .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice yellow and orange with a heavy haze . nice inch high fluffy head hangs on well . light lacing . light flowers malt and citrus . smell was actually pretty weak on this i was hoping for far more floral . delicious . tons of pine bitterness through out . light vivid floral hop flavors that mix in with some earthy resin like flavors . light biscuit malts through out . lots of carbonation bite . a bit dry in the finish . light to moderate body over all . i dug this a lot . i hope to land some more and see what a few months does to the bitterness . i want more .,taste,0.9,1
tasted on served in a wine glass . light caramel color with small white head . murky with hints of orange at the edge of the glass . fresh herbs and orange rind on the nose with hints of grapefruit . nice and warming with good roasted malt coming through . medium body plus mild carbonation makes for a very drinkable beer with an elegant mouthfeel . hops are kinda subdued for this style but they really show well on the finish which is long and generous this double ipa will not slap you in the face with hops but the citrus and pine is defininatly there . it s very well structured and the abv is kept in check by freshness and malt .,taste,0.9,1
flying dog road dog porter is a dim reddish brown beer with particles in it . the big sturdy waxy khaki head has outstanding retention and lacing . it has a metallic grassy aroma with a slight hint of chocolate and something fruity . it s pretty faint . it s medium bodied and a little sharp . the finish is slippery and slightly silty . it s a pretty well balanced flavor . it s almost a touch sweet with notes of carmel and perhaps cherry . there s a hint of coffee toward the finish and a medicinally bitter aftertaste . there s nothing offensive here except the label on the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
i had the pleasure of enjoying this in a glass in munich s shamrock irish pub prost jackson the bartender . the beer had a cloudy and superlative wheat appearance . after the giant creamy head had dropped i was able to get my nose in there and enjoy the tangy and spicy aroma . flavor was jammed with cloves and banana . an incredibly smooth beer with some serious complexity . so smooth and heavenly . you must try this one fresh .,taste,1.0,1
vibrant pine bouquet to start things off . while the assertive and very unusual pine flavor adds a sharp tang that nicely replaces the normal hop bitterness there is plenty of bready slightly toasted malt sweetness to keep some balance . i enjoyed this one it took a few sips to get used to but it was actually quite nice after that . despite being such unique and somewhat rich its still pretty drinkable though the unusual pine character might bother some towards the end of the bottle but i didnt have a problem with it . recommended,taste,0.9,1
pours a stunning amber . like not light or dark amber . amber . straight on . perfectly clear . medium cream colored head that is very tight . it fades a bit quickly but there is a completely covering lace that never leaves . i smells like a malt bomb went off . whoa . oh man i sure hope it tastes this good . oh . please oh please oh please . ah well . it s an excellent beer just not the malt bomb that i expected . we ll start with the body . it s on the lighter side of medium . surely to style and all but the aroma promised a heavy beer darn it . good taste very malty . all kinds of different flavors going on in there caramels raisin maybe a teeny touch of spice . no hops detected and heck you would n t want em anyway . high in drinkability due to the lightness of the body and the good flavor . i just wish it were heavier .,taste,0.7,1
mmm this cap smells good and the bottle very pretty . poured into a large bodied goblet revealing blood orange body and thin yellowed head bubbling festively underneath . smells just slightly and like floral hops with citrus yeast funk and pear juice . it s a good smell but i wish there were more of it . tastes delicious very sweet and bready with a little candied character good malt presence and effervescent carbonation that expands the body in your mouth to something almost chewable . it s very smooth fairly warming . but hard to get a feel for the body with all that carbonation . kinda feels like i m drinking foam sometimes . i do n t think i could put much of this down . overall it s not bad . i do n t know if i d pick it up again but it was worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a pint bottle into a long hacker glass . cloudy yellow amber with an overeager head . superior head retention and lacing . smell is of yeast and more yeast . upon further inspection some banana is found in the nose . of course the yeast and wheat are the dominant flavors in this brew . however this hefe weisse is much more complex than that . some cloves and bananas compliment the taste very well . it s like drinking a loaf of lightly spiced banana bread . this is a wheat beer for fall and cold summer nights . a little bit heartier than its peers . nice lively ting in the mouthfeel . a well done beer that is both refreshing and filling .,taste,0.9,1
dark chocolate body with a thin off white head . body is very clear . aroma has a hint of bittersweet chocolate but is otherwise very clean . flavor is roasted malts backed by light biscuit note . a slight bitter edge appears on the finish and it gradually dries the back of my throat . body is on the lighter side . carbonation is a litle agressive and combined with the dry finish actually starts making me feel parched . i need a heavier beer after this . the flavor is nice the finish is not .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to biniek for sending me a growler of this and crossing another off my want list . poured from a growler into my dogfish shaped pint glass . pours a dark amber color with a off white half inch head . the head subsided but left a nice covering on top of the beer and left excellent lacing on the glass . aroma is dominated by the pine and citrus from the hops . there are notes of grapefruit and pineapple with a little sweetness . the taste is a lot like the nose only the sweetness is more present . the pine grapefruit and pineapple all come through along with a moderate bitter finish . i love the sweetness to it it s not overdone and the bitterness helps balance it out as well . mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . drinkability is excellent it s not going to take the two of us long to finish this growler . it s very good tasting and at a pretty decent abv that makes it even more drinkable . i would drink this beer all the time if it were possible . i was slightly worried that this was a hype beer and not worth going out of my way to get a growler but i am very happy i did . easily one of my favorite ipa s,taste,1.0,1
bottle inspection little bugger gushed on me before i could pour . . fl . oz . brown bottle . abv. best before date is smudged think i read . sampled oct . glassware and temperature suggestions tall pint glass f . aroma firm belgian yeast note fruity esters going toward melon and lemon rind and a cork woodiness. appearance k gold in the glass but only a scant cover . flavor belgian yeast is the first and foremost taste over ripe peach on a pale malt base and an earthy subtle hop . the balance is toward the sweet with a certain bready aspect to it . the cork woodiness kicks in as well odd as this is capped not corked . mouthfeel prickly carbonation lighter body bone dry finish . overall impression a classic belgian ale . its a pleasant one to sip on but i have my socks firmly on . a good example of the style but i dont see myself craving another . worth a shot .,taste,0.8,1
pours out an oily black color the coloring of a stout but not the murkiness with pretty much no head to it . no lacing either . aroma is roasted malts and very heavy coffee with notes of chocolate and brown sugar . slight sweetness . very tasty coffee and roasted malts a taste of chocolate part way through and finishes with a nice little snap of hoppy bitterness just enough to smack your tongue . a bit overcarbonated . nice medium body but the carbonation takes a bit away from the brew . overall pretty well drinkable . the overcarbonation really took away from my enjoyment of it but all in all a decent specimen certainly not the best out there but not the worst either . as far as whether it s an american or a baltic i m leaning towards baltic on this one .,taste,0.9,1
just an average beer here . very mild grainy aroma that was difficult to really get a sense of as it seemed so faint . not very crisp hops are not really present they seem to show up about half way through the bottle . but still faint . color is a pale golden color typical of many beers of this style . very average . i would not shell out import prices for this beer if it were being served as the only beer at a party or on sale i would give it a go but i would not go in search of it .,taste,0.6,1
pour draught to pint glass . comes out with a half inch white head over a bright copper body . quickly after arriving the head leaves a pock marked cap of pretty lacings . lots of active bubble trails throughout the glass . nose hops are in your face pine extremely bitter aroma in anticipation of the taste . a tickle of something sweet like maple syrup . chalk milk bananas . mouth man the hops hit with grass and pine like sucking on pine needles but it s not so extremely bitter as to burn me out . a light bitter after taste balances the fruit character of the front . pears grains like a flavored rice cake . brown sugar flavor as well . excellently balanced between the malt hop with a smooth dry finish . mouthfeel enters strong and prickly but a bit too creamy in the back as it foams up . really fun to drink extremely enjoyable .,taste,1.0,1
pours a deep brown with a tiny bit of a tannish head and not much if any lacing as it goes down . understandable given the fatty nature of the coconut . nose is a bit of roasted coconut and some roasted malt . hints of something semi astringent and acrid . taste is quite off . tastes nearly of stomach acid and is incredibly harsh . nothing wrong with the can as it was split with a few others who thoroughly enjoyed it . i do n t know if it was roasted coconut taken to the extreme or something else but i could barely swallow the first sip and the second one i could n t handle . trying to stay unbiased the mouthfeel was a bit light but there was n t a big issue with it . drinkability was severely affected by the putrid taste sorry to say that i really did not enjoy this a disappointment after having wanted to try it for awhile .,taste,0.2,0
well i finally got around to trying this much maligned beer i did not hate it as much as many on this site however it is not very good . appearance is copper with a nice head . aroma is wheat beer and cranberry juice seems pretty obvious i guess taste is sour cranberry with little else as far as i can tell i think it tastes better than it smells . mouthfeel is thin with lots of carbonation like a cherry up . i would n t want to drink more than one of these at a time .,taste,0.7,1
dark and smoky light can not penetrate its depths . one of the best mass produced brews out there one of the most respected brews out there just got ta have one every once in awhile . ca n t drink a lot of it at a time which is fine . something of this magnitude should not be rushed through anyway . dark chocolate and dark coffee flavors . did i mention that light ca n t penetrate its depths . a toast to guinness .,taste,0.8,1
aroma a presumptuous level of citric hops with a sweet candy smell backing them . who does this upstart think it is an ipa . appearance very black with strong back light only showing strong carbonation streams feeding a dark creamed coffee head of midsized bubbles . the head faded away about half way down the glass but left some fair lace as a calling card . flavor nose predicts the taste well . sugar sweet but the citric hops keep it from going cloy . there is a slight metallic taste working almost blood like and a strong note of cherries . what is interesting is what im not tasting no coffee no toffee little to no chocolate no alcohol very un stout like . as it warmed a bit i got some light chocolate notes and minor roasted malt tastes . mouthfeel very thin body for a stout a bit bubbly . overall impression a good tasting beer but very odd for style . the carbonation level and thin body really put it out there for any kind of stout especially a double stout . for all of that it made for easy drinking scary given the abv . very unusual all around but none the less enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
a good looking beer . pours up a mountainous head if you re not careful so be careful . that quickly settles down to a thin layer of foam but leaves behind some pretty impressive lace . crisp clear gold colour with lots of bubble action . now my sample came from a can so i ca n t really go with the rest of the flow here because this beer tastes mostly like well can . very metallic . i think there is a decent beer lurking back there but the thin blood like smack of it just wo n t let the rest of it through . kind of a shame because it looks fine and has a decent mouthfeel . not recommended out of a can . got ta see if i can find a bottle .,taste,0.3,0
great drinkable beer . the pour is a golden straw color which gives off a peal white head . it is perfectly clear and gives a wonderful carbonation that continues after the head dies off . the smell is hoppy but more bitter . it has a good malty flavor at the end of each sip but the hoppyness is a bit unbalanced . the taste is as usual for an ipa hoppy . it holds true to any ipa in which the bitterness hop dominates flavor . the problem i have with this beer is that for its style east cost style ipa it is unbalanced . the malt if covered by the bitterness but the hops are not piney or citrusy enough to be a west coast ipa . i understand a level of individuality but i can not see the aim that goose island had in this beer . now that being said i really do like this beer . the hops are clear and crisp allowing for a good drinkable beer . i just would like to see a more clear point to this beer and a direction .,taste,0.6,1
bottle says best before oct . pours a hazy very pale yellow the whitish yellow of lemon flesh . not a beer color i ve seen before . minimal white head fades fast leaving little lacing . smell is lovely yeast some spice some pale malts . the yeast is pungent and a little peppery pretty belgian like . spices are gentle coriander a bit of clove . there s also a soft sweetness to it . the smell as a whole is smooth and soft but complex . i like it . taste does n t have as much to it as the smell but it s still quite good . malts yeast and grassy wheat flavors come through together before fading into a mild sweetness that dries up quickly . some funky wet grass notes in there too . this is all permeated by little hits of spice coming now and then . finish is crisp and dry . tingly fuzzy persistent carbonation . the bubbles just keep coming in waves and bringing up slightly different flavors each time . fantastic dry finish the flavor comes and then it s gone . light body kinda watery but the carbonation and finish are stellar . a good beer across the board . i love the smell the crispness and the refreshing mouthfeel . a great wit for a summer afternoon .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a the nitro cascade is astounding the head is a perfect two fingers of creamy light tan over a near black ruby body . the head laces very well . s sweet light grains a bit of dark roasted malt and something like the slightest essence of fruit . t fairly singular taste mostly darkly roasted sometimes nearly burnt barley and something a bit sweet . maybe like over roasted coffee . almost no hop presence and little maltyness . m velvety smooth from the nitrogen adjunct and overall very thin . d extremely drinkable because of light body however it does not fill you up as a stout should . overall if this beer is being rated as a traditional stout it falls far short but i believe that guinness draught from a can is not meant at all to taste like a normal stout but instead like a can of nitro guinness . this makes rating difficult because i am not sure what to compare it to . i think people either love guinness for what it is or disdain it because it is not a typical stout . take your pick . personally i love this beer because of its interesting and rich history and because of the marketing involved . it is packaged beautifully and looks simply wonderful in a glass . so it is watery . i kind of think it is refreshing for that reason . no it will never be samuel smith s oatmeal stout but i do n t think it is trying to be .,taste,0.6,1
appearance was a couple shades darker than a typical stout and the head was nonexistent . smell was strange due to a lack of roastiness coffee or any flavors one may look for in a stout . taste was good but not what i expected . sweet is not accurate . this is a good sour stout . mouthfeel was strange . hardly any carbonation gave me a watery impression . drinkability was missing . it was so sour that i could only take a small sip every minute or two .,taste,0.7,1
what a phenomenal example of the porter style . not a stout in a dress . this has the roasted flavors but they are muted compared to a robust american porter . nice tan head . but bonus points for having good and long lasting lacing . the aroma is better than the tasted . chocolate malt . roast coffee with some sourness of some sort . all that is in the taste but it is muted . maybe a slightly higher score if i had more discreet points . really creamy mouthfeel . all around just a great porter .,taste,0.8,1
copper color . moussy off white head . clear . big hop aroma . very thin barely there malt aroma . i want to say it smells like kent goldings . hop aromas of grassy piney and floral . hoppy and bitter right up front . tastes like hops . finishes bitter . very thin flavor of malts . very brief subtle sweetness . hops flavors of citrus and pine . smooth . medium body . medium carbonation . nothing exceptional here . just a benchmark english ipa . p.s . the website does not list the hops used here so i may be right your guess is as good as mine,taste,0.6,1
pours red with some brownish hues and a light amber head that acts much like soda head . smells exactly like chocolate covered cherries . in other words articficial . hershey s chocolate up front with a cherry essence . slightly bitter chocolate aftertaste . a bit sweet some cherry and alot of chocolate . i suspect that the cherry and chocolate flavors are artificial but they are n t overpowering . light bodied and fairly drinkable . would make a decent light dessert after a huge meal otherwise would be better as a stout . sure chocolate and or cherry stouts porters may be overplayed but there may be a reason .,taste,0.8,1
reviewed from notes appearance golden orange with finger white head that dissipates fast . smell citrus hops taste citrus hops caramel malts mouthfeel dry bitter mild carbonation clean crisp drinkability very nice pale ale . i think this could be a game changer for the non craft beer drinkers . cheers the cpj,taste,0.7,1
saison du buff appearance very hazy golden lively white head that dissipates quickly. smell hops green buds to the max taste wow . delicious . sweet and citrusy but with huge hop and wheat finish.complex balanced . spicy nutmeg mouf easy drinkable oh so drinkability,taste,1.0,1
remembering the old days when i use to drink this back in the days when i did n t know anything about beer . i have of these in my fridge that my cousin left for me . i figure hey what the hell i could use one for a review . well i poured this into my pilsner glass . a very light golden clear color which shows good clarity . this had a inch head that dissapears fast and leaves no lacing . smells of grains rye wet haystack hint of sweet malts corn . this has a bitter which is not hops taste to it . the taste reminds me of dirty water in which you drink out of the hose on hot summer days . my taste buds are crying right now for some real flavor beer makes me want to go open up that chimay bottle now . good amount of carbonation crisp and refreshing only good thing about this . well you could honestly drink this beer all night long which has happen before . this has no taste and is only for mass consumption .,taste,0.4,0
i bought a bottle of arbor brewing s michael faricy s irish stout last week for . at the lager mill . it seems like the brews i have had from arbor brewing have been hit or miss i hope this one is a hit since we finally have a cool summer night in michigan and a irish dry stout is sounding pretty good right now . no visible bottling date . poured from a brown oz bottle into a imperial pint glass . a the label is pretty plain looking but i like the little celtic image on the bottle . it poured a deep dark brown color that was borderline black it looked similar to a pepsi . when held to the light there was some ruby highlights and it had three quarters of a finger worth of off white head that died down to a thin ring that stayed the rest of the time . s it has a pretty nice highly roasted and slightly smokey aroma . it started out with lots of semi sweet dark heavily roasted malts that impart some nice chocolate and coffee aromas more coffee then chocolate . the smokiness is nice and subtle and there s also a slight amount of earthy hops at the end . t wow this is one roasty irish dry stout i really like that the flavor mirrors the aroma nicely but is overall more robust that works for me . the flavor starts out with all those heavily roasted dark malts that impart a slight smokiness and some nice milk chocolate and black coffee flavors . it is slightly on the sweet side but the heavy roast on the malts helps balance that out . the finish has a medium light bitterness to it that is just right for this beer and it gives you a slight glimpse of some earthy and grassy hops . m smooth creamy and on the lighter side of being medium bodied it could be a tad thicker but the lighter body does n t hurt that much since that is part of the style . carbonation was pretty low i would have like that upped a couple notches . overall i thought this was a good irish dry stout . this beer fits the style nicely and does a pretty good job at representing an american take on a irish dry stout most everything about this beer was right where it should be for it s style . like most american versions of irish dry stouts this one is much more roasty then the traditional irish ones and i really like that and the drinkability was about as good as gets for this style i think this would go good with a nice corned beef and i would have no problem drinking a couple of these on a nice cool night . my main complaint about this beer was the carbonation it just was n t cutting it and the extra sweetness and lighter then usual body could be tweaked a little but they were n t that big of a deal . i would have no problem buying this beer again if i wanted a good local irish dry stout in a bottle and not a growler then there is a good chance i would grab this . if stouts are your thing give this one a try it is nice and roasty with great drinkability . so far half the beers i have had from arbor have been good and half have been bad this one was good so that makes them three for five i ca n t say they are one of the better brewers coming out of michigan but this is one of the better irish dry stouts i have had so maybe that got some skills when it comes to the stouts i will have to further investigate .,taste,0.9,1
dark amber to brown hazy beer with a foamy pillowy head . a flavorful banana with a light hop smell . refreshing light mouthfeel . has a similar taste to the smell up front with a bit more of a caramelized aftertaste . an excellent beer . my second favorite of the brewery s offerings .,taste,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,taste,1.0,1
a pours a deep red brown into my pint glass with about one finger of nice head that retains well and leaves excellent lacing . s very intoxicating . toasted grains hops some citrus and just a hint of alcohol . t big bold flavors . nice caramel sweetness that balances perfectly with hops citrus and mild alcohol sensation . m medium body and relatively dry well balanced . d drink on and enjoy this is the beer that made me become a true beer fanatic .,taste,1.0,1
cloudy orange fizzy pour . carbinotation made it interesting and classic chimay.tasty but worth sharing the bottle if without food . bit of spice and pepper and sour yeast in taste . bit bitter and alcohol feel . aftertaste was dry . a classic belgium but chimay blue is the best .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a snifter and received from arena liquors in saint louis mo . appearance very dark brown thin layer of lace on top of no head . smell toasty almost like a cafe mocha smell or coffee . taste sweet tasting tastes like having three espresso shots given to me with warm milk poured over them . moutfeel very smooth feeling full bodied and hits the palate with extreme force . nice . drinkability easy to drink for a stout but would only enjoy one at the middle to end of the night . awesome and would point a stout drinker into the direction of this stout for sure .,taste,0.9,1
a pale yellow pours a two finger head that retains well not much lacing on the glass but a pleasing vague golden hue in the glass dead on for the style . s faint barely there but smells very much like a lager . t for being a simple times lager it s dead on . subtle slightly floral finish with a generally clean taste . very crisp . i m not a lager guy but this is what they should be like . m crisp and clean no fooling around . a thinnish body with bright carbonation . i would n t mind if it was a little less raspy on the carbonation but it s good for what it s attempting to be . d while i probably would n t drink this much it is a dead on representation of the style clean and light tasting very crisp . a stellar canned lager .,taste,0.9,1
drank from a cl . fl . oz bottle purchased at crazy bruce s liquors west hartford ct red bottle cap de dolle does it again with the cute and unique bottle graphics . this one looks even more childish in appearance than the others . very intriguing and slightly odd . as for the beer what a gusher this one turned out to be . the bottle opened with a loud hiss and a few seconds later cocoa colored foam began spewing from the bottle . this went out for approximately two minutes before i decided that i should pour the beer if i wanted any to drink . the body poured a murky earthy mahogany color with a one finger head of light brown foam . the head quickly faded to a thick frothy cap that lasted until the drink s end . thin sheets of bubbly lacing cascaded down the sides of the glass on each sip . the aroma was robust complex and rather sweet . dark fruits came through strong . plummy raisiny and spicy with indication of belgian yeast and brown sugar . as the beer warmed the aroma became even sweeter and strong notes of caramel and toffee came out . the taste was quite similar to the nose . deep and complex . dark yet refreshing . rich malts and a spicy oaky quality were immediately noticeable . fruity and sweet in the center with notes of dark candi sugar . slightly boozy rummy on the back end with a relatively dry finish and a lingering sweet caramel aftertaste . a slight alcohol warming came out as the beer warmed . overall very smooth . as i anticipated from the initial spectacle this beer was quite thin and ridiculously over carbonated . on the first sip my mouth was filled with what seemed to be thousands of large prickly bubbles . i do not think i ever had a beer that was so intensely carbonated . aside from the excessive carbonation this beer was outstanding . smooth rich complex and easy drinking this is an exceptional example of the style .,taste,1.0,1
deep shades of mahogany capped by a khaki colored foam that slowly bubbles away leaving a thin topping . smells of belgian yeasts and tons of freshly cut pineapple . also a slight funk . taste metallic . oxidation . this bottle was sealed nicely as it opened with a nice pop . does not seem like a handling storage error . at . in an opaque bottle skunking should not be a problem either . this is really bad i ca n t even taste anything good . mouthfeel overcarbonated and way too bubbly . drink a coke and that is kind of what it is like except maybe even more carbonation . second drain pour ever .,taste,0.3,0
pours with a medium yellow hue fairly good carbonation levels thin airy head which has a fair bit of lacing on the glass smell is pretty much standard lager although quite hoppy and sweet also taste is dry little bit of corn coming through too damn cold to taste pretty crap,taste,0.4,0
double dog is an extremely well crafted dpa dipa . strong and finely drawn flavor and pushes the style . a beautiful amber glow with streaming carbonation makes for a delightful sight . up front the beer has an overall consuming effect on the palate . lots of extremely fresh piney and resinous hops with a splash of citrus and melon underlays of dark foresty driven malt add to the balance . a great original and malt to hop balance of that of a pale ale . but regardless still identical to a good dipa as well and at . this beer is a beast . what i really love this beer for is the rawness . lots of woody underlays with focused precession . the raw and unrelenting hops stick to the palate and progress with time leaving a smooth sleek yet maintains it s whole citric hop profile leaving the drinking time increased while providing possibly to most a more slow sipper on the mouthfeel . i really appreciate this beer . it s extremely well crafted pushes style and sets standards and provides a good overall experience . i have had this both on tap and bottle . this is the bottled version yet i can say the on tap the beer is a lot smoother with a lower hop profile . still tasty with a bit more agressive malt balance . hands up to this beer it s definitely delicious and proves itself .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz . tallboy into a weizen glass pale yellow some would call it piss colored with a bit of suds smells like dms lots of cooked vegetable with a little bready pale malt in the background . the flavor while bland is n t offensive which is alway the threshold of bad beer . instead this lends a light toast taste with a bit of lager tang which is almost fruity sort of like an artificial fruit flavor . the carbonation is appropriate not too sharp not too flat and while this beer is n t out and out offensive i do n t see myself drinking another . still considering the style this could be a lot worse .,taste,0.6,1
anchor steam beer oz bottle medium pour in an english pint brewed anchored poured amber orange with an average frothy quickly diminishing head with no lacing . smelt of moderate caramel bananas grass . taste was upfront moderate bitter grass and cobwebs with light sweet and slightly sour raisin fruit followed by a strong bitter grass hops with light sweet gelatin on a long finish . palate was light to medium bodied dry softly carbonated and moderately astringent . overall this beer has a very rustic distinct character and as innovators of the style a great benchmark .,taste,1.0,1
pours a chestnut brown with spectacular white lacing on the side of the tulip glass . aroma is more ipa than belgian citrusy fruit . almost a hint of pinesol but in a good way . taste is more belgian than ipa . must . use word besides funky . to describe this beer . i appreciate victory s attempt to mix things up with hopdevil but i have to admit i like the original better . this one looks great in the glass and feels good going down but the american ipa does n t stand up to the belgian half .,taste,0.6,1
i ll admit it i bought this based off of the name and graphic on the front of the bottle . however if you are a hop head you ll be disappointed . the hop ocalypse falls far short of being an ipa and a hoppy beer . to me this taste just like a normal apa . i was expecting much more . appearance is copper color the taste is not as hoppy as i thought and is also on the malty side . this is a very drinkable and session able beer . like i say it was not sold as advertised,taste,0.4,0
belgian style ales have never quite been my cup of tea but the sheer variety of them have always managed to impress me . this however is one of the finest i ve ever come across . visually superb it s a unique light reddish color with a respectible froth . this is perhaps one of a handful of beers worthy of being corked . the scent and taste are likewise impressive . it s perhaps one of the more citrusy beers i can remember not unlike some of the other allagash fare i ve tried with a hearty dose of yeast and at least a half dozen other things i wo n t pretend to recognize . other reviewers might take their guesses . this is as the bottle claims beer brewed with spices . despite the citrus flavors it s a great deal less acidic than many belgian styles i ve tried and as such is probably the most drinkable i ve ever tasted . high marks all around .,taste,0.8,1
a amber brew with a gold tint and moderate haziness . medium head . thin ring of dense lacing . s a delightful aroma typical of a oud bruin sour cherries with some faint mulling spice and faint caramel malt . t faint . seltzer watter very mild caramel malt and fainter cherries . almost no flavor at all . aftertaste is empty . m harsh from high carbonation . drying on the gums . not refreshing and thin . d ugh . i passed this one off to a friend halfway through . it is not worht having . i have had other pertrus bavik beers that i would recommend . this one is far short of speciale .,taste,0.3,0
today i drove to hop duvel in gent sint sixtus in westvleteren and deca brewery in woesten . what a great beer day . the sun was shining and my buddy ed and i had a westvleteren in westvleteren . but to night i am very curios for the pannepot grand reserva according to my buddy thijs the brabander the best quadrupel he ever tasted . so her i am ready to take a gulp of this struise nectar . i am having a edition abv . a a black nectar at first sight but when you hold it against the light a hazy wine red substance without carbonation . the head is off white and slowly retracts until a thin layer remains . s a smell of fresh yeast and faintly some citrus some alcohol to but again faintly . t what a complex brew the taste evolves during your gulp and when you swallow you feel the warming alcohol . what a balance it is very hard so separate all the different flavors . i almost have to guess what i am tasting . i ll give it a try vanilla wood raisins some caramel and brown sugar bitter but not at all hoppy . the alcohol is present but so nicely blended with the rest of the spices . m nice carbonation not overwhelming very drinkable liquid nice taste evolution . o a very good quadrupel not as good as a westvleteren but definitely worth trying,taste,1.0,1
poured mahogany with a bit of tan head . good head retention average lacing s coffee toasted grain some chocolate mostly espresso notes t coffee toasty gain a bit iron nice chocolate notes . nice dryness as this warms . finishes with more dryness touch of chocolate roasted grains mf medium bodied a bit of smoothness low carbonation drinks easy enough i m guessing about . abv . a nice not great stout,taste,0.7,1
look copper color balanced foam of head smell fruity with spices invites you to drink it taste sweet and sour something like tamarind mouthfeel citrus and refreshing high carbonation and medium body drinkability i really enjoyed with my meal .,taste,0.9,1
clear garnet reflected medium brown . head is thin and not lasting . strong aroma nostrils burning strawberries soaked in cinzano . generous maltiness didnt miss the flight in the chocolate and marzipan kingdom . peppery and nutty with a fitting dryness . remarkable well controlled basic flavors bitterness sweetness and acidity by stones standards . medium bodied with moderately high carbonation . very good take on the style if not for the remaining heat after almost years and perhaps lacking in appearance and palate .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at bier markt in cleveland a served in a warsteiner pilsner glass . clear straw yellow with a foamy head with very little retention . little to no lacing s clean smell hint of hops and malt slightly grassy t clean taste nice malt profile blanaced well with hops . a slightly grassy after taste i could do with out m d well made pilsner light abv makes this a session beer,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear amber with a one finger off white head that dies down to nothing over a couple minutes . decent retention and some nice everlasting lacing . a tiny giraffe forms in the large but sparse bubbles that remain atop the brew . the nose is rather disappointing . not very easily detectable even in my chalice but i can smell some earthy grassiness . a little malty sweetness too . the taste is an even bigger letdown . the bitter hoppy flavor present in sierra nevada s pale ale is here too just magnified greatly . i like it in the pale ale because it is balanced and tasty . in torpedo it is overpowering and unpleasant . these are n t the citrusy grapefruit and pine hops found in more common and popular examples of the west coast ipa . the hops are simply bitter and unidimensional . i am not a fan . mouthfeel is admittedly pretty good . very well carbonated with a clean finish . the excessive unbalanced bitterness causes a bit of astringency though . drinkability is very high if you are into this brew . the alcohol is well hidden and i could imagine killing a few of these on a hot day . with all the hype surrounding this beer i was expecting much more . yes it is a solid tasty brew but in my opinion it is simply not worthy of its a rating . there are better ipas that are almost as readily available for the same price or less . i probably wo n t buy this again .,taste,0.6,1
i really want to like this local brewery but something about every beer i try ends up being below average . why . this beer for a stout is great looking but the taste is something very strange . bitter filling funky burnt malt oily . i wish the best for the brau brothers but they have got to do something different . being a stout lover i know what i am looking for and can for the most part look past a few problems but wow . .with this beer i just ca n t . come on guys . please taste your beer before you bottle it up and send it out .,taste,0.2,0
this was my second pint that i ordered at the bar . no frosted glass this time . the beer arrives with a bright gold color and a thin edge layer of bleached whit creamy head . aroma is sweet and fruity with some floral notes as well . the first sip reveals a light crisp body with mild rolling carbonation . flavor is sweet right up front with toffee briefly then a sugary hard candy like berry fruitiness dominating . the beer is clean and crisp but i find the sugaryness to be a bit overwhelming and unpleasant by the end of the pint . i would get this in the sampler but not a full pint unless you like really sweet fruit beers .,taste,0.4,0
this one has a bottle on date of and aged a while in my fridge . poured into a large wine glass this strong ale comes out a reddish orange color that is fairly opaque . the head is very thin and falls to a thin crown but sticks around well . the aroma is plain and simple strong alcohol . the taste is similar to the aroma alcohol cherry cough syrup mixed with caramel malts . the flavor is overwhelming and hard to pinpoint . the mouthfeel is wow bursting with flavor . there is a high amount of carbonation . the flavor is very intense and sour . as this ale warms the flavor intensifies becoming difficult to finish . i took my time with this very complex beer .,taste,0.8,1
i saw this beer in draft magazines top beers of the year . pretty pumped to see what we got here . here is my review a pours a pitch black color . very stout like . there is however almost no head at all . no lacing as well . s i was kind of surprised . i get quite a bit of citrus on the nose . lots of roasted malts as well . hints of coffee as well . reminds me of a black ipa or something . t i get alot of citrus in the taste as well . the citrus notes give way to lots of dark malt characteristics . lots of smoke roast some coffee and very little chocolate . tastes great . m not as thick as one might think . actually somewhat dry in the finish . beer also seems kinda flat as well . i ve had this before so i know its not a bad bottle . maybe just low carbonation levels . probably the low point of the beer . d pretty decent drinkability . the dryness detracts from the drinkability as it makes your tongue feel chalky . its not an overpowering beer at all . very drinker friendly . this is a pretty solid brew . i actually got quite a bit of hop flavoring in this beer which is nice . however it is kind of chalky and has somewhat flat carbonation levels which do detract from the overall enjoyment . i would definetly buy it again .,taste,0.9,1
s smells a little weird compared to the flavor . ca n t quite put a label on the smell other than to say i ca n t quite make out the smell but it s hoppy and somewhat citrusy . t a very good double ipa . somewhat of a lite taste compared to my favorite hoppy beers but has a nice citrus flavor some hops some malts pretty balanced overall . overall it s very much like a grapefruit flavor but without the crazy sour . there s more of a sweet and tart thing going on . not crazy in your face hoppy like some other nasty hop beers . can not taste the alcohol what so ever but about half way through the glass you will feel it . plus a hint of sweetness is nice . a very solid double ipa that is just a tad lower on my ratings than flying dog double dog . m decent mouthfeel somewhat thin feeling but a nice balance of carbonation and smoothness . not too much carbonation which i like . o just a really good std double ipa . not sure about one of the best but it s good and nothing weird to turn you off . very expensive for how std it is . flying dog double dog is much much better and less expensive if your looking for a best of beer in this style .,taste,0.9,1
pours a black color with some barely perceptible brown edges forming an exceptionally creamy finger thick light brown colored head that leaves a lot of residual lace on the glass as the beer recedes . well definitely some coffee on the nose made up of a nice roasted malt aroma and a touch of cocoa . almost a burnt caramel like smell in there as well . i m not sure i ve ever had a coffee stout that tasted so much like coffee particularly when drank at room temp as suggested on the bottle . i mean really that is practically all i taste in this beer is coffee with maybe a hint of chocolate but definitely a lot of roasted character with a somewhat bitter finish . medium bodied with medium carbonation . yep this is a coffee stout no doubt about that and while the flavors are very good i definitely felt a tad thin not quite watery but i feel a thicker body would really benefit this beer . overall though i surely enjoyed the combination of flavors as well as the nice bitter coffee aftertaste that it leaves on the palate .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a very dark amber and brown color with a centimeter thick tan head that dissipates instantly . has decent lacing . smell cinnamon ginger nutmeg and a strong aroma of banana . taste strong cinnamon and nutmeg flavor . the presence of alcohol is very strong also. almost like a whiskey ale . mouthfeel medium bodied with a well amount of carbonation . overall i guess the beer is exactly as you would expect it to be reading from the label. but this just is n t my style of my beer .,taste,0.4,0
a pours orange with plenty of white head . lacing can be seen through the hazy brew . s jasmine dominates with hints of lemon and lime . t the ale is quite sweet and overpowered with jasmine . there are no hop flavors just jasmine . m medium body with a touch of carbonation as well as astringency . d this beer is just too sweet to be an ipa . i would have like a little more subtlety with the jasmine . it is as though they went light on the hops in order to let the jasmine shine leaving the beer terribly unbalanced and syrupy . not one of my favorites .,taste,0.4,0
this is truely the college man s beer . its cheap price and drinkability have truely enabled its nick name fratty natty . i gave this beer a for drinkability because it tastes like water . whats easier to drink than the natural elixir itself . everything else however is not worth drinking . if the price was not so low no one would buy this product .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy unfiltered pale yellow color with a nice head that has good retention and lacing . pleasant sweet lemon zest aroma with a touch of coriander in the nose . taste is nice and crisp like a witbier should be . refreshing . add this to one of my summer favorites and another great brew from st. bernardus .,taste,0.8,1
appears pretty good nice orange glow not much head to speak of though . ugh . this might just be old the oxidation is now the only real aroma component . hints of caramel or toffee and unfermented wort . tastes pretty much as the nose led me to believe . caramel dipped cardboard . and some stale booziness . mouthfeel is actually great . feels soft and smooth then carbonation builds on the palate to a nice creaminess without feeling too dry or foamy . overall i would never pay the price again for a little bottle of lager for this beer unless i absolutely knew it was fresh .,taste,0.3,0
golden yellow with a one inch white colored head . no lace to speak of . i had expected your normal bland pilsner grain smell but there was something decidely different here hops and a whole lotta them . nice bitter smell mixed in with the grain and yeast . the flavor followed along tightly with this as well.very crisp clean feel and finish . but what was the most remarkable was the bitterness of this pilsner . i really have never had one with soo much bite before,taste,0.8,1
grabbed a glass of this on a visit to city steam tonite . beer is served cold in a glass . unfortunately not much head present when beer arrives . a thin tan edge layer is all that is present . the beer is pitch black in color with no light passing through . aroma is sweet malt molasses ripe dark fruit and some light coffee notes . first sip reveals a creamy texture and thick syrupy body . carbonation is light and gentle and leaves little evidence of its presence during the sampling . flavor is robust with large malt characteristics abounding . i get rich sweet molasses some fruity twang similar to a raisin or ripe plum and also a bit of coffee bitterness . i actually detect an anice like flavor on the finish which i dont like but only because i dont like black licorice . i am sure if you enjoy this flavor it enhances the beer . the brew is very smooth and easy to drink and i would recommend it to all who visit city steam brewery . definitely worth a pint or two .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
above average appearance dark orange chunky bottom unfiltered solids settle out . overall above average appearance like you are drinking a slurry of goodies . swirling it mixes everything together especially towards the bottom . smell fruity not too striking . taste and mouthfeel at first i thought the sparkling name was a misnomer however after a few swallows you definitely notice the carbonation . taste however is limited betwix a lager and wheat with extra bubbles . drinkability definitely a drinkable beer but rather unremarkable other than the carbonation . ca n t say i would pick it out of a crowd . the last drink is definitely the best i.e . with the sediments .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a half head super thick white that looks like it is going no where not a very aggressive pour mind you . at least the head is inviting . color is a honey gold and with lots of bubbles pouring towards the top . s i can already smell the hops while the glass is sitting next to me . super hoppy smelling with notes of pine lemon peel and a bit of mint . there is a small malt backbone of sweet malt and maybe a tinge of honey . t starts nicely balanced with a very sweet malt and a hoppy dominance . very vibrant with a strong pine flavor . the hop flavors that follow are a mix of lemongrass pine dried orange peel just a tad and more pine . great power in the hops yields to a honey malt flavor and a nice linger of hops at the end . m pretty easy going and drinkable . nice hop flavor that holds off the booze however the carbonation is lost in the head . i tried another pour into a tiny tasting glass and it was much better . the effervescence helps to carry the hop flavors even more than slightly flat . overall an excellent double ipa . hops are great and the malt is just enough there that it is n t hop juice . the balance is great . this is however the third bomber of port beer that has been poured slowly and still was a giant ball of thick head . maybe it is travel related . carbonation issues aside this is a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
yikes this one was a little off . i really thought this one sounded good from the look of the bottle and everything . do n t judge the book by its cover surprisingly this just tasted really bad . the look of it is fine even the aroma is pretty nice but the taste is just not the greatest at all . this brew is not worth the money in my opinion .,taste,0.3,0
oz brown bottle . freshness date printed on right side of label . dark ruby hued amber with an off white slow fading medium sized head . fruity and citrusy aromas rise up and fade ever so slowly . a sweet malty smell remains awhile in the background . watery white bread dough and a light caramel sweetness lay a weak foundation for a heavy citrusy hop bite . white grapefruit lemon and lime and a bit of strong tea make up a tart and bitter hoppiness . a taste of pine lingers . a hint of alcohol is noticed throughout . this might be the near perfect american ipa if not for the partial watery quality of this brew .,taste,0.6,1
with notes on the label as descriptive as a handcrafted ancient ale with barley honey white muscat grapes saffron i d expect a tad more for something i just paid for a pack for . the white grapes hit you just as it enters the mouth and it s a little similar to that white grape juice you pick up by accident at stop and shop when you mistake it for apple juice . thankfully it s not as potent nor as repugnant . as a visual artist i d say the appearance refers to the label since beer styles tend to all look alike and i m less interested in what beer looks like than the other four important scales we messure this after . it has a fingerprint underlying this egyptian style font that speaks of it s overall heritage . purple label i suppose refers to loyalty but that is n t referencing any notion of my loyalty . overall this is a decent beer but it s not something i d particularly order on purpose at a beer bar . the mouth feel is overly carbonated though it s rather smooth as it drafts down my throat . if nothing more after drinking a few swigs of this i d say it carries a bit of a vegetable note . like i m drinking a protein shake filled with nothing but celery radishes squash and water . it s not displeasing per se but again i wish i got more than this for something that cost this much . i m a tad disappointed . taste is grapes throughout with a wheatey body with a note of underlying apple juice sensation . it s a weird combination . perhaps would be a story better told with a more minty and or citrus like air about it . this is not bland and worth having once . especially if that once you have it is when you drink it as a oz . sampler . nice alcohol amount just noticing that . you really ca n t taste it like with other dfh beers . if all you want is to get fucaktup then this is the beer to do it . it will leave you rather lubricated without the white man angst or inherent assholishness of any of there other beers . . wow . and they do n t pussy about with giving you a . oz . bottle either . that s nice . overall personally the beer is okay with a star rating of i give a tiny shit in the scale of who gives a shit to i give a total effing shit repository .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . beer is reddish brown and gold . the beer is too hazy to see through . i try to not read the bottle when drinking a beer to avoid being pursuaded by the sneaky marketing gurus however this beer is dead on with it s description . there is definitely a full malt palete with a subtle fruitiness and spice . i am unable to pick out any of the spices which is the way it should be . as the beer warms up it becomes more syrupy and less refreshing however the bitterness from the hops makes the finish slightly more palatable . i would not purchase this again but would be willing to try the other offerings from allagash . . oz oliver s bev. albany ny,taste,0.6,1
glass tall slim mug clear tons of bubbles red brown hue finger off white head . it holds ok some nice splashing spots cling for a bit . not getting much of anything on the nose but lager yeast and a super subtle nuttiness with a touch of sweetness . struggling to pick out flavors here it s pretty much identical to the aroma . little to no bitterness finishes clean . mouth feel is light and smooth . this bock is very plain and offers little flavor . there s nothing offensive about it but the fact that the main flavor is yeast is somewhat off putting . a slugger for sure go for st. pauli girl dark over this though.,taste,0.4,0
a group of friends and i shared ounce capped bottles at a local extreme beer sampling event held on the banks of the columbia river . a it poured a orangeish gold syrupy body with a slight head that clung to the collar and did not support any lacing . s it was dominantly sweet and cirtrusy with an aroma not unlike a combination of dark brown sugar pared with bitter white grapefruit . plenty of sweet malts and floral and citrus hops . t dogfish like stone know how to balance malts and high ibu beers . it started syrupy sweet then the sweetness was infused with citrus flavors including grapefruits oranges and pineapples . it ended with a slight bite on the back side with a sweet and tart aftertaste . m it was a full bodied brew with a syrupy stickiness that coated my mouth . it finished warm with a lingering sweet and tart after taste . d it was a sipper beer that did a tremendous job of packing in a mountain of hops along with an equal volume of sweet malts . it is not a session beer unless one bottle is the definition of a session . i would love to have a cellared bottle of this beer again in about years .,taste,1.0,1
had during a dog fish head tasting . had next to an indian brown ale . a dark brown almost black with little head s grassy rasberry or blackberry on the nose t malty with a fruity either blackberry or rasberry after taste . taste the wood in the aftertaste . m medium body d i thought it was good but it got worse as it warmed up . very suprised at the abv . thanks cam .,taste,0.7,1
this beer has a greek honey . the robe yes i m applying wine terminology to beer anyone have a problem with that . is strikingly translucent and almost looks like a dark cream soda . it pours in a light and frothy explosion of effervescence . the cm head dissipates to a . cm film that clings to the surface for some time . large bubbles of carbonation surge upwards and attack the tongue with quick stinging bites that quickly fade . nose is faint and distinctly metallic although that may have been caused by contact with the cap during transport from belgium travelers knapsacks should have proper beer portage built in to them . . get a lot of banana and bubblegum scents sweet and bawdy . make that dried bananas and prunes . the taste is light on the sugars but has a very sweet scent . mouthfeel is a little light for this style the bold carbonation helps give it a little more substance but its a little weak . weakest of all is the flavor . or perhaps its delicate . dried bananas and perhaps some green veggies come through peas . . the flavor is overall unimpressive and as the belgians say un peu plat . its very drinkable and i would replace it as my keg beer any day but unless it costs . euros or less which i purchased it for at the marvel known as the supermarkets in the lowlands i would skip this one . there are thousands of brilliant examples of belgium craftsmanship and this is not one of them .,taste,0.3,0
a inch cream white head . clear amber brown color . s hints of caramel a little sweetness and lots of malt . t lots of flavor complex . some smokiness . some malt some sweetness . flavor flavor flavor . i really like this beer . some sight slight hints of coffee . m soft but with medium body . d nice drinkability . i could have three or four of these . a really nice beer . solid all around good .,taste,0.9,1
the beer poured into the glass crystal clear amber with an off white and frothy head which rose tall and fell slowly to lace the glass . the aroma was fruity caramel with a distinct mineral aspect . the fruitiness was melded well with the malt background and also contained a slight earhiness . the flavor was tinny with a mineral component and low caramel malt flavor . the bittering was good but the hop flavor was nearly absent and the metallic flavors overtook all else . the finish was dry with a lasting bittering . the body was medium . not so bad in the drinkability but rather boring and the metallic quality was just a bit annoying . . ounce bottle of the new design . date of feb .,taste,0.6,1
appearance beautiful deep amber pour huge dense creamy pale tan head that settles very slowly with super thick and heavy retention and a strong foamy lace down the entire glass . a great looking beer . smell not much here . an odd metallic like astringent smell is dominant with some sweet malts detectable . taste light malts followed by an odd aftertaste ca n t quite put my finger on it that is thoroughly repulsive . not a good taste . wish i was spliting this beer with someone but i never waste a beer so i guess i ll down the rest of it . utterly lacking in taste . very disappointed . mouthfeel light bodied but not watery . medium low carbonation . crisp finish that is refreshing and light . overall a great looking beer that is sadly lacking in smell and taste . would not recommend to try . go for schell s pils instead .,taste,0.4,0
thanks arnolds carry out for the suggestion on this one . my first craft can i can say being someone who enjoys keeping one of each bottle i ve tried . i am debating on trying to keep a can of this stuff as part of my collection . pours a cloudy dark blood red which holds true to its name has a foamy powerful collar . very thick presence with amazing retention . smells of pitted fruits . plum cherrys . fig and vanilla . little spices at the very end that kind of stings the nostrils a bit . taste is a very powerful dark cherry with sugar and spices . yeasty presence . slight bananas . mouthfeel is a creamy and carbonated . not very bitter . actually quiet pleasant on the palate . almost tastes like a cherry cream soda personally . this is medium bodied . the alcohol is present but not overpowering for the high . given on the can . is not bitter to say the least .,taste,0.9,1
pours a pale yellow color and has a decent head for a anheuser busch beer . the aroma is hardcore fruity and a touch beer hidden in there . the flavor is very fruity but not obscene like a leinie s berryweiss and very much like tart raspberries . i love raspberries so i have to admit i am a bit smitten . i was skeptical at first but it turns out to not be too bad at all if a bit gimmicky . where this beer truly lacks is it s drinkability . besides a gut ache and overdose on the supplements it is a tad too sweet for any kind of extended drinking session .,taste,0.8,1
appearance very dark brown almost black . small head nose smells mildly sweet very slight alcohol smell and like roasted grains . taste very smooth initial sweet flavor then moves the alcohol and lingering bitterness and sweetness . mouth high carbonation full smooth mouth feel . drinkability i can have a few of these in a night as long as a pace myself . it is a highly drinkable beer for the alcohol percentage you just need to watch out for the alcohol content if you think of having a few .,taste,1.0,1
this is the only smuttynose beer that i have disliked ever . and boy did i dislike this beer . . a looks really nice big deep orange hazy with a huge sticky head . very nice . s some light pumpkin and spice scents . not very sweet at all . t ack . this is really bad . the pumpkin flavor does n t meld with the oddly hoppy low malt profile . it tastes like a metallic hoppy pale ale with some pumpkin slopped in . the beer is way too dry and the flavor turns totally flat and oddly bitter at the close . nothing lingers besides a flat bitterness . m much too thin a mouthfeel for the style . i want big and sweet with a pumkin ale . this is meek and thin . o overall this is by far the worst pumpkin beer i ve tried . i am a huge fan and supporter of smuttynose but this is a clear miss . i do n t understand why they bottled this . it just is not good tasting in anyway in my opinion . i do n t get it . i ca n t even finish this let alone the rest of the pack .,taste,0.3,0
this barleywine was poured from a oz . bottle at cellar temperature into a red wine glass . appearance this beer is deep amber in color with a beige head . smell i can actually smell the bourbon . this is cool . there is a slight hint of vanilla with a malty overtone . taste this beer is so complex in taste . the alcohol is dominant in the initial sip . maybe b c i was looking for it though the bourbon and vanilla up the ante too . there is a nice fruity malty taste to finish . the bitterness is there but balanced within . mouthfeel this is an incredibly smooth beer with a thick bodied creamy smooth mouthfeel . drinkability this is one awesome barley wine . . the taste and mouth smell are huge and complex . i would have this whenever possible . notes this is definitely a beer that will drive you mad . this is potent stuff that demands respect and very delicious . edit this was one of my first reveiws ever over four years ago and weyerebacher was the brewery that introduced me to barrel aging . hence you can understand my excitement . minor score adjustments to recalibrate since i m now much more familiar with this style .,taste,1.0,1
first off i want to say that this is my favorite barley wine ale . so far and i have tried a lot . poured oz into old scool blue collar beer glass . degrees orange brown with a milky blue haze and an almond head that rises fingers and fade slowly to a swiling cream that leave huge foamy sip marks . big madiera scent mixed with tart apple and citrus with nice caramel notes . maybe a little pine and mint . big grapefruit hops with tart fruit esthers abound . nice caramel back bone hold up to the abv . not too hot or rummy.my upmost favorite american barley wine style . cheers . nice full chewy mouthfeel . i love the hang on my tounge fruit and resin . a solid ameriv,taste,1.0,1
pours a two finger light beige pillowy head leaving a good lace . hazy amber color . light medium carbonation . medium bodied . starts and finishes sweet this could be mistaken for a belgian . the high abv is not really noticeable . pricey . for a ml bottle from wine society tyngsboro ma .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle spirits unlimited red bank nj . i never imagined i would be typing that the sam adam s scotch ale was better than bert grant s mhrip . then again this may just be grants attempt at a mild scots ale sort of a shilling as opposed to a or which i really like . understated peat smoked character for this one sadly enough . more peat is better for me . everything else is just an english bitter . pours a delightful orange copper with an abumdant head that leaves sheets of lace as the beer is consumed . smell is sweet malt an slight hints of peat smokiness . taste is wonderfully balanced though no major smokiness was detected by this reviewer.i could drink a few of these and not regret the taste . the caramel malt really shows well here . mouthfeel was medium to heavy with a smooth silkiness about it . drinkable . yes . i will try again .,taste,0.9,1
expressed my disappointment with this beer in a thread last week . poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . a one thing i loved about this beer was the color . clear amber . decent bone white head with little lacing . s citrus smells and floral hops . has some sweetness in the aroma . t my disappointment came here . follows the nose mostly but on a weaker level . was expecting more of a citrus taste from the earlier smell but it never really came through . the malt is solid and the hops are great just expected a bit more in the flavor . m light to medium bodied . nice carb . not much of an aftertaste . smooth going down d at . abv you wo n t hurt yourself much drinking a few of these . i like this beer . i guess i just do n t see it being borderline world class . i may get it again in the future . at . per sixer it s a great price for a pretty good beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . a clear light amber color with a nearly continuous residue of off white foam not unlike a super continent . no lacing remains on the glass . s immediately detected are vinous grain sage cloves sharp abbey yeast and fusile alcohols . mild ginger emerges as the beer warms to room temperature . d begins off dry with flavors that match the smell closely minus the ginger . acidity is present early but mellows in the middle as earthy peaches apples and figs emerge . bitterness slowly builds into the warming peppery finish but remains restrained . gingerbread lingers on the palate late . m medium viscosity slightly sticky on the palate with brisk carbonation . d akin to an abbey tripel this beer drinks like one despite the intermediate abv . the spicy character of the yeast overpowers the senses at first but the drinker is rewarded by the well defined fruit flavors that follow . ultimately this beer presents so many layers of flavor as to make it remarkable even if they re not all equally desirable . many of its qualities remind of goose island s matilda .,taste,0.8,1
the pour raises a one finger dark tan head with quick sudsy lacing slowly falling into an opaque black body . the nose is immensely roasty and filled with coffee chocolate and a bit of sweet caramel . now with these two areas rated i m definitely not prepared for the horror of the rest of the beer . taste is like a sugared espresso with a licorice note . very bitter throughout mildly acidic dry finish . the bitterness builds to extreme levels and the licorice flavor becomes unbearable over time . the mouthfeel is far too thin for the intense flavors i feel . this was a horrible beer perhaps a bad bottle but certainly a drain pour .,taste,0.2,0
a sudsy full finger of cream white head which does not remain long . but produced very sustaining lace . clear copper look w a ton of aromotic hops up front . oranges and caramel as well . .i have really been looking forward to this . this is what iipa s are all about . unfortunately it is what others must be compared to . a ton of hops but not overly sweet . malty and bitter but a very drinkable beer . hint of alcohol in the aftertaste but the bitter hops are what stay w me . the folks at stone brewing are tops at what they do . i am one who greatly appreciates it . thanks .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle with no freshness date poured into pint glass . purchased at bishop s cellar . pours an opaque black with the barest of brown ruby hues at the edges . the head is off white and retains as a thin ring until the end . aroma is strangely muted with just some very mild toasted notes and an odd sourness . taste is weird . while it starts out with some standard toasted malt notes vaguely chocolate or coffee dark notes it has a harshly sour lemon finish . it s pretty incongruous and not pleasant . mouthfeel is ok smooth and creamy with mild carbonation . astringent on the finish . well take away the lemon sour notes and this beer would be middle of the pack but drinkable . as it is with the off the wall lemon notes it s not a tasty beer . an unfortunate offering from an otherwise decent brewpub .,taste,0.3,0
pours a viscous dark red brown with a hint of suspended sediment . head is reasonably thick but a little loose bubbled . good lacing and the body looks good . overall a very nice looking beer . decent smoke notes on the nose bit of woodfire but with a lot of roasted malt notes as well dark chocolate mocha and coffee . a little freshness comes from a whiff of carbonic acidity and to be honest detracts a little . otherwise a pretty decent rauch nose . slickness in the mouth with a roasty smoky burnt character . absolutely no sweetness to it which personally i find a bit disappointing only a light hint of chalky carob on the very back . the smoky character is not as dominant as many of the most robust rauchs and i really would like a little more body and fullness on the palate but otherwise it s pretty good . i m not convinced there is a better rauchbier brewed in australia this makes a very decent stab at the style . it really lacks fullness and sweetness on the palate but otherwise very decent .,taste,0.6,1
black with a barely there layer of reddish off white head from an aggressive pour . if you blinked you would have missed the head . it was gone that quickly and left no lacing . smell is heavenly . strong semi sweet chocolate bourbon and oak stand out most . taste is of huge bourbon barrel flavors that mesh together perfectly . toasted coconut vanilla espresso chocolate and a little sweet brandy in the finish . big body with a smooth creamy mouthfeel . i d like some carbonation . great taste but the lack of carbonation really brings it down a few notches .,taste,0.9,1
very light pale beige head . minor lacing on the glass . mahogany in color although the faintest of light will come through . smell burnt coffee aromas . i was n t going to write this but i also detect some soy sauce salty smells . this did n t appear at all in the tasting . thinner mouthfeel than expected but very flavorful . unlike many other oatmeal stouts this one has a definitive hop presense . still the major flavor component is burnt malts . no noticable chewiness . nice balance on the carbonation . the taste profile is the best part of this beer . i do n t find this to be particularly spectacular or unusual . i find the higher hop content interesting and wish that it had more body then i believe it would be a truly superior beer .,taste,0.8,1
this is an impressive and unique imperial stout . from pour to taste i knew this was different than other imperial stouts i ve had . it has an oat y wholesome taste that is both delicious and unique . pour was thick . possibly as thick as any beer i ve every had . with absolutely no head . motor oil is a comparison raters make pretty freely but it was very apt for this beer this stuff would coat the back of a spoon . aroma is of oatmeal roastiness and a surprising amount of hoppiness for a stout . flavor is very unique a ton of oatmeal flavor which oatmeal stouts usually lack and good cerealness balanced with some chocolate malt roastiness and a bit of hop . mouthfeel is thick syrupy viscous and good . this beer is excellent . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into my arrogant bastard pint glass rich mocha head tops the brew creamy looking and dissipates evenly leaving thick lacing on the glass . the body is very dark glows with an embery red around the edges when held up to the light . the scent is very malt forward and smooth from what i think is a lot of crystal malt . there is a roasted scent there as well not too much coffee but it exists it s more woody in the scent than anything else somewhat smokey . the taste is extremely mellow there are barely disernable hops present but mainly what i get in the aftertaste is the smoked dark wood although it does n t seem burnt to me at all which is interesting . it gets all the smokey flavor in it with no extra dryness from a heavy heavy roast of the malt . the smokey flavor balances the sweetness of the malt like toasted russian rye bread to me . the mouthfeel is great so incredibly smooth it surprised me with that aspect . not thin in body at all it s full and delicious . makes it drinkable as hell because it goes down so fricken easy i like it great representation of a porter,taste,0.7,1
ml . oz . bottle . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance relatively cloudy dark yellow falling just short of orange in color . a nice head builds recedes to a and hangs around . very nice lacing . smell sweet almost fruity phenols come on strong but there are hints of spice . taste fits the basic tripel profile sweet up front but this slightly fruity sweetness quickly disappears into a very dry slightly bitter finish . the phenolic tastes seem to dominate . mouthfeel well carbonated generally smooth but again the phenolic characteristics have a negative impact on the smoothness . almost astringent . drinkability decent beer and reasonably sessionable . not a bad example of the style but not one of the better ones either .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap . it was crystal clear very pale with a tinge of yellow . it had a foamy white head that quickly shrank down to a lacing . massive amounts of carbination could be seen rising to the surface . as i drank it it left a slightly cling lacing of head on the sides of the glass for a short while . it really did n t have any smell . i was very disappointed . it was crisp and refreshing . no real malt or hops taste . just crisp light and smooth . i could drink this stuff like water . it is drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
rich biscuity malt aroma with touches of caramel . good floral hop aroma which is balanced well . rich amber colour with a small creamy white head . average head retention . moderately hazy . big malt flavour with toffee and biscuit all over it . clean crisp moderate bitterness which is suitable but is n t backup by the hop flavour expected in the style . on the whole a good amber ale but probably not the apa it claims to be . medium body with moderate carbonation . it actually feels a little fuller than it really is but it s good . a decent clean ale with good flavour . to truly be an apa it needs a bit more hop focus but on the whole it suceeds .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark brown black . little bit of maroon as light trys to pass through . the aroma is nice and balanced with dark roasted malt and some slight notes of caramel and hops . at st taste the carbonation tingles your tounge with the roasted malt oakiness . balanced with slight bittering hops caramel dark chocolates . sweet toffee too . finishes on the smokier side with some bitter finishing hops . you ll also notice that the body is pretty heavy . almost creamy . its been a while since i ve had an english porter . very good .,taste,1.0,1
i ca n t believe i found this . i remember having it while stationed in new london ct . i also remember calling the brewer to see if it was distributed in ohio . regardless i found a sixer . at a local cigar shop humidor plus . then a mixed half rack at the kenny road market . no head to sit atop the very dark brown ale . virtually no smell that i could tell . the taste was nutty but a slightly sweet . a bit of hop bitterness but the malt lasted a good while longer . roasted nuts and a well balanced sweetness leads me to think this is one of the best offerings from harpoon .,taste,0.9,1
purchased single bottle for . from liquor world in porter sq . appearance clear light golden brown color head fades away quickly to leave inch lacing . smell strong malt flavor taste not impressed at all . very bland and bitter without any enticing characteristics.feels too watery but with alcohol taste greater than . overall i do not recommend this beer . it s not awful but not particularly good either .,taste,0.4,0
an ipa heavyweight here . app golden egyptian orange . minimal head on less than aggressive pour and some beautiful lacing . smell piney hops smelling some citrusy notes . intriguing t mf explosion of hops immediately and throughout not too much maltiness to offset just my style . i enjoy the mouthfeel as the carbonation is not overwhelming and the beer has a good body not too thin or thick . drinkability i ca n t drink more than one or two of any beer but this one i enjoy . it will lift yer kilt if yer not careful and the way it goes down it might sneak up on ya. . overall balling brew grab one it ranks up there with those imperial ipa s that i ve had that were top shelf .,taste,1.0,1
poured a deep golden yellow color . immediately i could see a solid amount of carbonation coming from the bottom the presence of which was also obvious by the in head that retained well reducing to a warm foamy coat only after min or so . smell was sweet and citrusy a lot like any other belgian surprise . . on first impression the taste had the same malty sweet sour belgian taste as well but then the hops . true to its name the ipa part the presence of those delicious bittering flowers was definitely prevalent and was maintained into the aftertaste . i feel like i should say something about the booze here too but thought it was terrifically balanced not too boozy for sure . on the same note its light surprisingly thin mouthfeel gave it deviously . great drinkability . needless to say absolutely recommended and will definitely have again myself .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours copper with and a half fingers of head bubbles have big eyes and leave lacing on the glass . hazy beer that lets light through but can not be seen through . bottle shows a bottling date on the side . smell buttery yeasty smell . taste apricots dried fruit with hints of lemon . after taste of hops but it does not overpower the taste buds . mouthfeel thicker than water but not syrupy . not much fizz from the carbonation . drinkability i could drink this all night extremely sippable and very smooth . i suggest buying a six pack and enjoying the evening .,taste,0.6,1
my buddy likes this beer and puts limes in it because he s too cheap to buy corona . so this is a rip off of corona i guess a pretty low standard to try to imitate but its still pretty bad . aroma is non existant and the beer is very crisp and dry . for sure this is drinkable but its pretty over carbonated and that takes a lot away for me . with the lime this beer is middle of the road without a lime its pretty hurtin,taste,0.6,1
pitch black in color with a thin tan head . aroma is strongly chocolate with a bit of coffee . flavor is incredible . bittersweet chocolate and expresso . finish is coffee bitter with a cocoa flavor . great beer with a chocolate flavor that does n t go overboard .,taste,1.0,1
bottle served at the menger bar which is the oldest bar in san antonio . teddy roosevelt recruited and started the roughriders here . anyway back to the beer . pour a very clean pale golden yellow color with a thin white frothy head that quickly fades ito a thin lasting ring . no lacing . very bland aroma with subtle hops hints of grass pale malt and sweet grainy corn . fuller bodied than i expected with a subtle dry hop presence up front that lingers throughout over the pale malt and sweet grainy corn notes into a long mettalic dry finish . this beer is about what i expected except fir mouthfeel and since it s degrees here today i ws able to pound this down pretty quickly,taste,0.3,0
drank from a fl . oz . ml bottle purchased at julio s liquors westboro ma served in a tulip the beer poured a gorgeous crystal clear ruby red color with a tight light pink sea foam head . over time the head faded to a frothy bubbly film . odd shaped clumps of lacing cascaded down the glass with every sip . the aroma was a mix of a powdery yeastiness and a raspberry soda like quality . syrupy sweet much sweeter smelling than i anticipated . the taste was akin to that of a weak raspberry soda . sweeter up front tangy in the center and slightly bitter on the back end . a touch of hops came through on the finish . some dry medicinal notes lingered in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel was crisp light and spritzy . somewhat airy . appropriate for the style yet not very appealing . drinkability was quite good . although the flavor profile was less than stellar the beer was light and refreshing . furthermore the . abv was hardly detectable . if there ever was a beer that mimicked a wine cooler this would be it . a perfect warm weather beer for people who do not like beer .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into my sierra nevada tulip . received in the birthday bif from jyounger thanks jay . vintage . a pours a dark mahogany brown color with one inch of off white head and light carbonation evident . s smells of caramel malts bready malts dark fruits molasses and a tiny bit musty . overall it smells pretty good and seems like it has held up well . it came off smelling a lot more like a barleywine to me and had a lot of bready and caramel malts . seems like it has lost it s spice but i still like it a lot . t tastes of raisins bready malts caramel malts alcohol and a bit metallic . also some light spices in the taste . a big drop from the nose . m medium body and low carbonation . pretty smooth and easy to drink . d overall this is a decent winter warmer but i do n t think the taste has held up too great over the last five years . the smell and mouthfeel really reminded me of a barleywine which i really enjoyed . the taste seemed a tiny bit metallic and a bit faded . would like to try a fresher bottle of it and would give another shot .,taste,0.6,1
a clear gold pours a thick white head and has a bit of linger . s musky maltiness dominates any other notes t old malt with a muskiness that finishes slightly bitter . m light body with a surprisingly good amount of carbonation . this beer is a shot in the dark . i ca n t say that i enjoy this beer but i do like the concept . no advertising . for a pack of cans . it does n t make it taste any better but it does offer something that tastes exactly the same as bud heavy for the price . it ll be nice on a hot summer day here in houston .,taste,0.4,0
served in a tulip at monk s cafe in philly . virtually no head . slightly hazy slight amber beer . a fine but unexceptional looking beer . aroma was exceptional though . definitely full of brett character very pronounced . leather and barnyard character . also a bit of bright tartness in there . inviting and complex . taste was great even better than the aroma . this is a really nicely sour beer i did n t expect it to be sour.this is listed as a biere de garde with brett neither of which has a real sour tartness to them . i loved it though . great beer . very thin bodied and fairly low in carbonation not sure if it was supposed to be this way though i assume monk s had it on the right amount of carb . a very easy to drink funky beer . my first jolly pumpkin i really enjoyed it .,taste,1.0,1
pours a cornbread yellow hue with a decent two finger frothy white head that vanishes in a flash and takes its lacing with it . aroma is somewhere between paint thinner and fermented apple juice with some ranch doritos mixed in . nothing edible should smell like this . sweet and sugary almost like a hard cider but without any of the pleasantries and enjoyable factors . apple grain and alcohol . or grain alcohol if you will . almost hot and potent for the abv . grainy corny vegetal finish . mouth is sticky slick and fairly highly carbonated . nothing really good about it . wow . this might be the cheapest form of alcohol but no matter how much i wanted a beer i would n t touch this one again . i guess this is what a cent glass of beer tastes like . and i feel like i overpayed .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle split courtesy of viggo cheers for the treat and the great nightcap . no date or markings on the bottle but viggo assures me this one has a couple of years on it . pours a dark brown burgundy plum ish color with not much head to speak of pretty placid . nose is a delightful bounty of fruits currant blackberry raspberry dominate . hints of raisins caramel and toffee . this is big and bad like a barleywine and yet with the fruity notes adds to the complexity and depth . raspberries plums hints of citrus rich caramel a faint hint of hops more berries brown sugar bread still some alcohol warming in the finish . such a smooth drink aided by light carbonation and yet it still has a hint of raw power after a couple years it is . . really complex and enjoyable if yet still a touch raw . meant to blow the doors off rather than pick the lock . a terrific sipper dessert nightcap . great brew .,taste,0.9,1
i purchased a shiner family reunion pack while visiting my aunt down in dc and it was a really good deal . i usually enjoy the shiner beers . from the bottle local love in shiner you ll find blonde on tap at gas stations antique stores and of course the spoetzl brewery . classic blonde this bohemian style golden lager is a classic blonde beer . distinctive flavorful and refreshing . the local favorite for over a century we ve been brewing this bohemian style golden lager at our small brewery right here in shiner texas pop . . and for just as long it s been a local favorite . folks around here have always loved the blend of european and american hops that make this blonde slightly sweet and full of flavor . we hope you enjoy it as much as our locals do . there s nothing finer . my pour created a big fluffy finger of bone white head with moderate retention . color was a pale lemon yellow with ne quality clarity . this was a greg koch special to be sure . nose had a light lager like honey sweetness underlain by a very light sulfurous odor but nothing terribly untoward . mouthfeel was thin and watery and the immediate taste in the mouth was of metal followed by a lager sweetness . did i get this out of a can . no . but i definitely tasted metal and that was not pleasant . finish was less obtrusive but i still had that metallic tang in mouth well after the swallow . i can not remember whether i liked it in the can but if my scores were better than from a bottle stick to a can .,taste,0.2,0
pours clear bright golden amber with a finger head that faded away and left no lacing smells of sweet bready grains taste is those same sweet bready malt some nice apple fruit and touch of nuttiness mouthfeel medium body almost no carbonation which is a shame for being such a tasty beer drinkability is ok i will drink the entire sixer and i hope there is more carbonation in the other bottles if not i doubt i would buy this again i would move on to capital s maibock,taste,0.8,1
a a slightly hazy golden color . large frothy head that dissipates quickly . some intense visible carbonation . no lacing . for an unfiltered beer this is hardly cloudy at all . s a grassy hop aroma with a touch of stale malt . t very bland . there is a mild grassy hops with a bland bitter aftertaste . not too great but i honestly like it more than most american wheat beers because it does not have an intense somewhat off bland bitter aftertaste it only has a mild one . m only a little smooth thin and not very refreshing . d it is okay . pretty easy to drink . not really worth having . a bit better than most american wheats since it is mild in its offensive characteristics . not really worth the money .,taste,0.4,0
turbid golden hue topped by a moderate head that leaves . belgian lace . lemony wheaty and fruity aroma w mild phenol a hint of peppery alcohol . a touch tame in aroma . tart fruit black pepper upfront follwed by shandy like flavors mild hop bitterness . light in body quite dry and well perhaps overly so attenuated . residual malt sweetness is minimal . finishes a bit tart clean and perhaps a bit bland . flavorwise this is perhaps the most understated belgian strong i ve had . perhaps my bottle oz . was old or the ml bottles are better . highly drinkable however .,taste,0.6,1
had this at founders on tap . i have never had such a hoppy tasting beer before including minute ipa minute ipa oracle pliny the elder double jack etc . at bottleworks in seattle i bought a hop flavored hard candy and it tasted similar . the taste is hops hops hops . pleasantly so but intensely bitter . after you swallow the hop bomb of an aftertaste hits you and it tastes like that candy which also has an unfortunate resemblance to chewing on dank marijuana . i finished my beer but it was hard to do . i enjoyed it but the hop bomb at the end with the specific hops they are using that taste grassy weed like make it bordering on unpleasant . i d drink one again but i d reach for an oracle only less abv far before this . p.s . the version is on the chalkboard as not .,taste,0.6,1
opened up one of the original s tonight after years in the cellar . quite an unexpected experience . appearance black as the ace of spades . no head whatsoever . smell molasses and brine . i did not notice the strong alcohol others have noticed . taste the dominant flavor is soy sauce with a sweet note thrown in . salty fermented complex . does n t resemble any bock style i ve ever had . perhaps closer to an imperial stout but not really . mouthfeel viscous silky mouth coating . like a fine scotch . drinkability an interesting experience but basically undrinkable . perhaps this would be better as a condiment .,taste,0.3,0
a copper little head no lacing . s spice clove smells a bit like a pilsner malt . t punkin sic spice some vomit it s kind of like an elementary school classroom during halloween . or bath bodyworks . m well carbonated leaves a sickly sweet taste in the back of your throat that is rather unpleasant . d gross . that s pretty much all i have to say . i m huge fan of almost everything dfh does but this is unacceptable . i m not sure who they re trying to appeal to here the blue moon harvest moon crowd maybe . but i m not buying it .,taste,0.2,0
good initial head . filled up the empty space in the snifter . the smell wild mid is nice . trouble is there just is n t much of it . taste also is lacking a bit . not overtly bad in anyway just not . for such a dark beer there is much roasted flavor . beer is thick in the mouth but lacking in flavor .,taste,0.4,0
this poured a pale yellow with fluffy head . it smelled like i remember my dad s beer smelling when i was a little kid with a musky and bitter and spicy scent . this slightly carried into the taste up front but then it was very bland in the aftertaste . the texture was watery . overall this was one of the worst beers i ve had in a while . maybe it was skunked maybe it s totally not my style or maybe it was just plain bad .,taste,0.4,0
first and fore most thanks to the meniacalone for this one . he has become my beer clause . this beer pours a dark dark amber . looking quickly it looks almost black but in the light you can see the amber tinge . there were at least finger of tan head that remained leaving decent lacing . the is a fabulously smooth stout quite possibly the smoothest i have tried thusfar . exceedingly smooth one of the smoothest stouts out there . dark and full bodied with fantastic chocolate undertones . this is a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a pale golden with a finger white crown that exhibits moderate retention and lace . smell loads of hops hallertau and amarillo . that are quite herbal . taste sweet pale malt and herbal moderately bitter hops hallertau and amarillo perhaps . throughout . mouthfeel on the light side of medium bodied well carbonated quite crisp and delcious . drinkability goes down like water . home run flying fish .,taste,0.8,1
this kingfisher beer is a light and crisp brew . it s very easy to drink . almost like mineral water . it s got a very mild beer taste so it would be especially good for those who do n t really care for the taste . that person however is not me . do n t get me wrong i enjoy this beer quite a bit . i like it a little heavier than this beer is . i believe that it s still got a good alc . content . i am not sure though . it s delicious for any person who wants a lighter tasting beer without the lighter alcohol content .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber . pale orange with some shady dark spots . see thru and fizzy with a finger of airy lingering foam atop it . lacing is in the shape of a uniform wall which cascades slowly into twirling curves and dotty speckles . nice smell . very piney fresh and mouth wateringly juicy . not too crazy with the hop varietals here as this beer bleeds single coast hop madness . certainly smells richer than its ibu s . very similar aromatically to the unearthly ipa which itself seems like distilled grapefruit pulp . enjoyably botanical and begging a sip . very dry beer with a larger than expected malt presence . this gives the beer a smooth heavy body and alcohol is not a factor here . a dipa which floats around the line is a welcome addition to the drinkable hop bomb family . starts with an even dryness fills the mouth quickly with a piney rather generic coating bitterness . no fresh sweetness can be gathered from the hops just a resinous film . the finish lets some berry character emerge along with the flavor of freshly zested citrus rind . not very complex but satisfying for the junkies of hop sting . this beer certainly delivers there . i enjoyed my bomber and would love to see how this translates to a fresh draft . i m thinking the complexity could be lost a bit in the bottling . still a good ipa and simply one that does n t live up to an excitement generating aroma . recommended regardless .,taste,0.7,1
a deep clear dark gold color . the head is large and foamy and leaves behind lots of lacing . s toasty yeasty aroma with a bit of brown sugar sweetness in the background . a nice floral hops aroma is present as well t tastes like biscuits with some sweetness but the hops take over quickly leading to a bitter finish . i love hops in the right beer but it seems out of place in this marzen . m fairly light with lots of carbonation . d the flavor is nice but it lacks sweetness and it s too crisp and hoppy compared to my favorite octoberfest beers . not bad but nothing that i d seek out again .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ounce into a pint glass . comes out a hazy copper with a rocky tall head . smells of lots of hops . tastes wow . lots of hops but sweet and complex . there s a flavor like molasses or something . i do n t like hoppy beers and this is great . feels thick and smooth on the tongue hops and sweet all the way down . it s a tad bitter and rich to drink all night but i could have a couple .,taste,0.9,1
a friend bought a six pack and recommended that i try it . overall i was impressed . appearance cloudy golden brown with a thick head fingers . smell honestly i did n t like the smell of this beer . it smelled musty and unappealing . could n t place the scent but i did n t like it . taste here s where this beer really shines . it had a very nice spiced taste like cloves as well as another sweet fruitlike taste that i could n t place until i read other reviews that mentioned bananas . it s definitely banana that i tasted . very different from other beers that i ve had but i really enjoyed it . mouthfeel nice and wholesome . befitting of the beer . was n t light or watery at all . it was very substantial . overall an excellent beer that i would definitely drink again despite the fact that i really disliked the smell . recommend to just about everyone this beer has a unique enough taste that everyone should try it once .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a dark brownish black . nearly opaque and only slight hints of brown highlights when held to the light . no head to speak of and no lacing on the glass . s faint hints of chocolate and coffee . some slight sweetness too but overall very hard to distinguish any noticeable aromas . t wow . the taste very much redeems the lackluster appearance and smell . rich roasted coffee and creamy smooth oatmeal flavors intertwine nicely . m slightly watery for an oatmeal stout . does n t quite compliment the creamy flavors like i would hope . on the plus side it is very drinkable and the carbonation is good too .,taste,0.9,1
er at round rock specs for just under bucks . very dark pour not quite black a small head that disappates rather quickly a light tan ring remains for the duration . spotty lacing . yum . smells very good . almost a smokey charcoal . peaty . . a bit of sweet malt coffee a touch of chocolate . very intricate . taste falls a little flat from the nose . i get some of the coffee a bit of sweet malt but not the flavor punch i was hoping for . good but the flavors i was expecting do not leap out . subdued quite drinkable though . goes down very easily . this is a wonderful cool season session beer . will certainly drink again as a fairly low abv sessionable fall beer . a nice beer to hand out to newbies while watching football this season .,taste,0.7,1
appearances and a feel take a front seat to flavor with this oatmeal stout . a thick dark brown with outrageous carbonation huge head lots of cream . n light amounts of chocolate grain and coffee t light on taste . some chocolate coffee and grain mf lacking in oatmeal bitterness and bite . smooth creamy thick and full . d very drinkable but not very exciting . a good stout for fans of guinness and non ba type beer drinkers .,taste,0.6,1
. oz bottle with a weird little plastic goat tag thingy purchased at hawthornes cafe grand opening . poured into a pint glass as i sip this one outside around the fire . appearance big ruby red auburn color with a large fluffy off white head that sticks around forever . pretty solid lacing down the sides of the glass as well . smell bready aroma with some caramel mixed in . a bit of a nutty aroma intertwined i believe . some mild spiciness alcohol warmth and hop aroma s . taste toasted grains and molasses . some oily hop bitterness towards the end . hints of dried fruits cherry and spiciness with some alcohol warmth but not burn . hops come through mostly in the finish than anywhere else . mouthfeel very smooth and creamy . not much carbonation makes it through . a refreshing finish . drinkability a little heavy and a little strong to be sessionable . but certainly one of the best dopplebocks out there .,taste,0.9,1
beer to the more pure mexican style its smell remember my childhood my country my ancestors its taste mantain average only for very man beer drinkers i recommend this beer but take care of his taste if you dont like a peppers meanwhile take a look on his presentation .,taste,0.6,1
tried on tap at flossmor jul . served in a nonic pint . small white head is quick to dissipate . medium carbonation . hazy gold in color . light aroma of wheat yeast touch of orange . starts with lots of coriander and that is the dominant flavor . very faint orange some wheatiness . becomes herbal as it warms . medium body light alcohol . has an odd lingering herbal medicinal finish and aftertaste that becomes stronger as i drink more . would not get this again .,taste,0.4,0
a a thunderous pop as the cork comes out of the bottle indicates vigorous carbonation . the beer pours hazy and golden with a finger and a half of loose white foam that leaves behind moderate lace as it settles . s sweet citrus and musky funk . notes of lemon and orange as well as a bit of coriander and pepper . t very yeasty up front with a hint of vanilla . lots of clove banana pineapple and pepper . herbal hops and oranges come in up top . the finish is more yeast and hops with a lingering warmth and citrus pith bite . m full bodied with high carbonation and a reasonably dry finish . d this is pretty easy to drink despite being big and flavorful . i have noticed that many north coast beers have more flavor than aroma and le merle follows that trend as well . the nose is pleasant enough but it fails to fully reflect the depth of the flavor . overall this is an excellent saison and a wonderful example of the style .,taste,1.0,1
this beer did n t really resemble an ipa imo . sure the appearance was pretty good and the smell was n t bad either . in fact the smell was very fruity and citrus y with a nice warming effect on the nostrils from the alcohol . my hopes were high at this point . mouthfeel was full and thick . again not bad . unfortuneately that is where the average good qualities of this beer ended for me . it tasted like a world wide light . very malty and syrupy tasting . the somewhat pleasant fruity smell did not transfer to the taste . drinkability forget it . my bud and i split the ml and were ready to be done with it before our glasses were even half empty . curiosity of this beer s gimmick persuaded me to purchase it . and at it was a big mistake .,taste,0.4,0
served from tap into a standard pint . poured a pale yellow with a white one finger head that no cloudiness . maintained decent lacing throughout . the aroma was of pale malt . the flavor was of wheat with a small amount of hoppy bitterness . it was light on the palate with medium carbonation . overall it was kind of weak on flavor and aroma . i would n t order it again .,taste,0.4,0
nice looking brown ale . dark brown in color . huge khaki rocky in texture head . very sticky head and lace . smells of roasted malts and grapefruit . very tasty . . . nice complex deep roasted malt backbone . mild hints of coffee and nuttiness . huge hop profile for a brown . wonderfull dry citrus finish . this is the brown for hop lovers . my only complaint is that i prefer my browns to be a little heavier with the nutty flavors . but it s only a very minor complaint . this beer is over carbonated in the mouthfeel . this also limits it s drinkability . i could only have one b c it leaves me feeling bloated and burping a lot . very tasty and unique brown . if they would only lower the carbonation a bit this would be a beer i d go to often .,taste,0.8,1
pours a slightly amber golden yellow with effervescent carbonation and holds up a two plus finger heady that is creamy . aroma is grapefruit and floral hops and reminds me much of dfh kind of ipa that multi hop aroma style ipa with lots od dry hopping . taste is definite toasted up front with a fruity yeast character here and it s hoppy but with a genuine malt character more than a hop bomb alone and the malt shows up in the finish as well . unique and i dig it really good stiff competition for dfh minute actually . mouthfeel is too carbonated and it s medium bodied . overall i m not much of an ipa guy but for once an a while but this is a favorite . this type of ipa which focuses on floral hops does n t go too well with food though which is why despite enjoying them once in a while stand alone i do n t drink them all that often .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . appearance a clear golden copper color . lots of carbonation bubbles can be spotted . has a finger off white head . not allot can be said for the lacing qualities . smell a very fruity floral aroma . orange banana mango grapefruit bubble gum . a very slight but noticeable pine scent . taste once the brew meets the palate it starts off with a sharp piney banana flavor mixed in with a little sweet malt lemon and a trickle of bitterness . finishes with a lingering taste similar to bublegum . mouthfeel slick yet somewhat chewy . drinkability the fact that it s not totally over hopped as with some ipa s makes the drinkability a definite good . overall this is definitely one interesting and unique ipa . i would try it again .,taste,0.7,1
sweet stouts are well pretty sweet . nearly black colour with a thick brownish head that settles into a broad lace . heavy syrupy sweet nose . heavy sweet stout flavor with an odd toasted tastes that comes and go slight chocolate malts and earthiness . medium body surrounded by a fine fizzy coarseness . my bottle may have been a bit off maybe a few too many warm closet days but its sweet stout heart is still strong . sweet toasty and earth stout . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
snagged a bomber to try from by the bottle here in vancouver wa dark amber copper ale. most clear. big fingers of fluffy white head. steady half inch just sticks around. nice pine . bitter crisp and floral hops with a light touch of sugary caramel in the background. smells very good indeed . nice bready grains light sweetness. hoppy pine bitterness and a nice floral flavor . zesty finish. and rather light . almost lacking a bit more flavor but still tastes solid . somewhat thin. light bodied well carbonated. little dry and mouth watering . overall a very solid pale. is certainly pretty and smells good but the flavor is lacking a bit. almost like an extract brew . little watery and thin . but afterall it is a pale .,taste,0.6,1
picked up a couple ml bottles directly from the paddockwood brewery . i m just starting to get into big beers . an agressive pour created just the slightest head of large and small bubbles which quickly dissipitates to a small ring . colour is an orange amber hue a little darker than i was expecting for an ipa . smell is mostly of sweet yet complex malt . i can almost smell the strength definitely inticing and a good indication of what is to come . i do n t detect any hop aroma . taste comes through exactly how i expected it to based on the smell . the malt sweetness hits first followed by a firm hop bitterness . finishes with a nice alchoholic warmth shortly after swallowing . mouthfeel is almost buttery or oily which seems to make the flavour linger all the more . drinkability is average . it s so good but it s strength requires it to be sipped and savoured . a great beer that surprised me . for whatever reason i was expecting an american style hop bomb but instead i got a beautiful english style strong ipa that reminded me much more of an old ale or lighter barleywine . magnificent but the ipa name and picture of a hop cone on the label is somewhat misleading .,taste,0.9,1
interesting and surprisingly tasty low alcohol pale from cannery . gold amber colour with a decent white head . strong creamy malt nose reminiscent of toffee bready and biscuits . the hops give a light fruity character to it . bold malty taste with rich biscuit hints . decent malt bitterness . a bit heavy handed on the carbonation but for a abv beer this is packed with flavour . no question this is a definite session ale .,taste,0.7,1
a golden color like the bottle says with big white head s bright spices and flowery with a bit of pale malt fitting for a good summer beer . t just too aromatic for me . ginger and floral notes dominated and i mean dominated . it was like an herbal smoothy . i liked the ideas of the flavors but i do n t think it was balanced right . m as appropriate as the smell light and smooth feel with average carbonation after it settled o i do n t plan on buying more . i like an ambitious beer but this one missed the mark imo . it was just too green for me to recommend . i would welcome a reformulation .,taste,0.4,0
i ve had this beer now on a couple occasions . i liked it a lot the first time and on another occasion i enjoyed it . the problem was when i backed up two or three together . i felt the malt flavor was slightly over powering . i enjoyed it but it was time to try another . having said that smell was malty ever so slightly roasted smell . tasted the malt and even at times a bit sweet . mouth feel was okay for me and it finished a nice and clean . like i said for one beer it was great . the flavors and smells complimented each other very nicely . it was just when i had a second or third back to back .,taste,0.7,1
an amber and light brown with reddish highlights that more than one surprise . a fruity nose that also draws on toasted malt . the palate meanwhile is soft and caramelized we note the presence of typical belgian candy sugar slightly vinous with discrete traits acids and presence alcoholic noticeable but not intrusive . some point to the body of the beverage as tiramisu . the finish gives the pungent bitterness and alcohol but as a rule the abv beer is not felt and it is only beneficial .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed from notes originally . a pours a dark brown color with a creamy tan two finger head . s smells like a nice standard brown with a roasted kick some notes of coffee caramel bready malt and some herbal hops . t follows the nose with bready and coffee malt notes but finishes with an odd tea like finish . m really pretty rich and smooth in body with medium carbonation and a slightly slick mouthfeel . d the tea finish was really quite distracting in this brew and hard to get by since it s the taste you re left with . i was really excited to try this one too as i have n t had a beer that was brewed with buckwheat before but looking back it might have been the culprit .,taste,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a pint glass a pours a nice fluffy two finger head with decent retention . light copper color with lots of bubbles rising through it . head stays intact all the way down the glass as a thin ring of bubbles . leaves behind a few splotches of lacing s a nice smell of floral hops greets the nose immediately after opening the bottle . smell quickly diminishes although a slight sweet malty background smell becomes present . t a hint of hops and a taste that reminds me of pesticide up front . the body has little flavor hop flavors tend to peek though a meek sweet malt background . the finish is a weak sensation of hop flavored and is followed by a bitter aspertame aftertaste . m moderately carbonated and watery . not horrible but a thicker body would be preferred . d this taste like something an organic chemist cooked up in a lab way too chemically and unnatural . this is definetly my least favorite apa so far . luckily i m through with the two of them that came in my craft pack . a sad start for dundee . you may not need money or fame if you have a good bottle of beer as the label proclaims but this ai n t it .,taste,0.4,0
i suppose that i am of the dissenting viewpoint on this beer . i have given it time to grow on me as i have picked up a six pack three different times on trips to try and discover why its as highly rated as it is . i can appreciate the flavor but the rest of it unremarkable . here it goes . dark gold or light honey color that seems in the right or wrong light to approach a light amber . light head with a little bit of prickle . the nose is grainy and thick . fresh clean attack that refreshes the palate . very gentle flavor of grain . the beer sours a bit towards the finish and leaves a taste like unripened fruit or berries on the tongue . believe it or not this is the part of the beer that i enjoy the most . i feel too much like i have to work to get anything else out of the nose or flavor . i am glad that there are many others that like it as i think a broad variety of beer from any brewer is a wonderful thing . i prefer some of their other offerings however .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
this is the edition of sierra nevada s india pale ale . pours a nice clear amber color with a weak off white head . smells of cheaper malt bases reminiscent of a macro lager . light citrus y hops and a sweet almost melon character is perceived in aroma . the flavor is weak for a . er . heavy on the tannins this is quite tangy potentially masking more delicate notes . minimal malt front with a decent all around bitterness . i was expecting something with a little more depth of character and balance from sn however this is still an okay beer . just not great good is a stretch too . the parts are all here in this beer the pieces just do n t fit right is all .,taste,0.4,0
appearance orangy hue slight lacing but no head . clear . smell malt presence apparent in the nose . taste mild non descript . malt as stupid as that sounds . nothing offensive . nothing that stands out for commendation either . great gateway beer for getting people off swill . otherwise do n t bother . nice kite on the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a dark copper the head remained till the beer was almost gone s very matly on the front hops on the back t caramel on the front finished with hops citrus a bit of bitterness left on the palate m very smooth well matched carb d very drinkable serving type bottle,taste,0.8,1
this is the dogfish diamond in the rough . you do n t hear much about it and it is not very well marketed but i think it s a great beer . the malt taste in this one is unmatched . i do n t know what they do to it but it is fantastic . how a malt should taste . not spectacular in anything but taste but that s all that matters is n t it .,taste,1.0,1
huge thanks to my brother for cracking this one open . poured into a tulip . looks great pours black with a two finger mocha coloed head . nice sticky lacing on this . smell reveals a bit of bourbon and rich toffee . somehow i m getting a bit of a metallic smell but it must be the barrel . still very nice notes this . bitter espresso also in the background . the barrel aging is great on this . a really subtle bourbon taste that does n t over power any beer flavor . it really hits the finish after rich malts subtle caramel and bitter espresso flavors . really very nice . very complex and lots going on here . nice carbonation on this with a smooth mouth feel . nice drinkability the alcohol is hidden very well and for a barrel aged beer this does n t burn at all like i thought it would . very nice to drink .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a hefe glass . listening to the other ones a fluffy head with a golden body good head retention . s not an overly powering aroma but hints of spice and pine . good hefe smell . t the taste of this brew is more of a pale wheat than a traditional hefewiezen . good taste but light on the body . low on the carbonation a stark flat taste . m sort of a bland taste which ends with barely any lingering taste . d nothing that stands out on this beer a nice sample but would look for another hefe to do the job . but a nice swing from a whole seller . notes not the best but not bad . hard to say that it is a good brew for anything but trying it to see what it is like . no medals here .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz bottle with best by nov. a pours great amber color with tan head . very dense head that clings to the side of the glass . not much carbonation noticeable at all . s smells off a great hop character right away . some malt characters of bread but very minimal . nearly all of the smell is the hop presence . t m very thin mouth feel . clean and rather refreshing . great hop character in the body of this beer . but then some caramel and malty notes take over . this finishes very clean and well balanced . d this is well put together but not necessarily a top beer of the style . however i loved this beer and would pick this up regularly .,taste,0.9,1
well . i see that the reviewers that preceded me both agree this beer sucks . but i found out that it is to my liking actualy . on appearance it looks like a mix between canada dry and pepsi good dark color and a golden aura . i ve seen worst in great beers so it s not on that you ll solely judge a beer . smell . geez that s was a surprise almost like cider or a vinegar or even a wine gone bad . i hesitate to even taste it . if it tastes anywhere near that smell i ll order some fries to dip them in . taste what a surprise . . . not a iota of bitter or acid taste associated with vinegar . actualy it s quite sweet . a hint of caramel is present too . not disapointing at all . mouthfeel carbonation is not very present in the final stages so it s rater flat . nonetheless it s ok. drinkability no problem on that part . you can actualy get drunk with that beverage . it s that good .,taste,0.8,1
oz stubby bottle . a pours a clear golden staw color with a thin white head . average looking . s bland macro like nose yet not unpleasant . malty bread like aroma with notes of grassy hops . t somewhat sweet at first with loads of crystal malt and corn like flavor . noted of grassy hops balance things nicely . pretty clean finish . m d crisp mouthfeel excellent drinkability . is n t that the idea . i do n t get some of the negative reviews on this brew . why does everything need to be a barrel aged hop fueled monster of a brew . why does n t anyone make a normal beer anymore . glad to see full sail not give a shit about the popular status quo amongst american craft beer . awesome job .,taste,0.7,1
bottle from th and iris liquor store in boulder co. first time i ever wrote a review but there s a first time for everything . i have enjoyed s of different beers and i like the belgians in particular . i do like this beer s maltiness and sweetness and high alchol content but i do like having a little bit of head in the beer . now i know some beers are supposed to be that way but this one s lack of a head was noteworthy . that s why i gave the appearance criteria a low mark . otherwise it is good . i think great divide s other big beers like the yeti and hercules are more enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
a straw colored beer with a white head that left solid sheets on the side . a little hazy but turns to a clear gold on the edges . s super sweet honey smell with a slight fruit or stong sugar that i can only guess is the absinthe . the sweetness is really what s dominating really about it but smells quite inviting . t tastes like a lot of nothing . there is some pale sweet malt and a hint of peppery spice on the back end but watered down and blah . m lower carbonation medium bodied . o smells good tastes blah . does n t taste bad but unless the absinthe in this starts giving me an off the wall experience i ll not seek this out .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear copper brown color . inch head of a white color . slight retention and decent lacing . smells of sweet malt hops and slight bread . fits the style of an american pale ale . mouth feel is smooth and crisp with low carbonation level . tastes of sweet malt hops slight yeast cleanliness and weak off putting metallic flavor . the body is slightly watery which was a dissapointment . overall not bad but nothing to go out of your way for .,taste,0.6,1
a crystal clear amber with a big fluffy white head and lots of lacing . great head for the style . s distinct caramel sweetness with a mildly fruity hop aroma . very defined for the style . t m disappointing . bland and mildly sweet . some inital grassiness . mouthfeel is clean and non committal . d water . goes down like water .,taste,0.6,1
pack around . limited bottling winter on neck bottle a pours a sleek black . the light actually reflects off of the top . has a a little under half an inch of whipped head . sticky lacing . s roasted malts dark fruits dark chocolate sweet milk t malts molasses and brown sugar right off the bat . a deep rich chocolate comes out with some bitterness but balanced with some sweet caramel hints . a mixture of bourbon espresso tops off this deliciousness . m good carbonation dry finish with some sweetness . oily but running a little thinner than expected but incredibly smooth . how is this . abv . unbelievable . o i had been wanting to try this for a long time and i m extremely pleased that i did . this is an amazing beer and such a smooth ris especially with such a high abv .,taste,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 .,taste,0.6,1
i had this one on tap at the three floyds brewpub on . a this ale poured an orange amber color with decent clarity and a white head . the head dropped slowly and left big webs of sticky lace down my glass . s smelled of juicy and fresh west coast hops lots of citrus and some pine . mild floral notes as well . t cracker thin malt base mostly failing to stand up to a big burst of west coast hops . the finish was dry and left a long hoppy aftertaste . mf thin bodied and very crisply carbonated . a real palate cleanser here but the dryness was a bit over the top . d though the abv was very sessionable the super dry hop bitterness would be a bit hard to take all night . still for those who want hops and not too much alcohol thgis is the one .,taste,0.7,1
a poured into a snifter . a dark brown black color with coca cola brown around the edges . little head . s not much going on more roasty then chocolate to me it smells like a oz latte with just one shot . t light roasted watery coffee a bit of chocolate but maybe the name is making me imagine it there . alot like a milk stout but a bit roastier . m thin watery . that s all that can be said . d these could be drank all night as you could probally guess from reading the rest of the review . i bought this when i was out with the gf hopeing she would find another style besides lambics she loves girls love chocolate right . she thought it was nothing special so did i. i wont buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
served in a dogfish head snifter . tried this in my pre reviewing days and enjoyed it so i figured i d give it another go and get a tick while i m at it . it pours a seemingly opaque black brown topped by a finger of ecru foam which settles out into a ring momentarily . the nose comprises bourbon oak vanilla caramel butter and plenty o booze . if it were n t for the last blast of alcohol it would n t be so bad but instead it burns us a bit too much . the taste holds notes of bourbon wood chocolate and roasted malts but these are singed away by that pesky alcohol . boo . some cedar lingers in the aftertaste . the body is a hefty feeling medium with a light moderate carbonation and a dry ish finish . overall way too boozy and uneven to work properly . it could have turned out okay but alas .,taste,0.4,0
got it on tap at american craft in brookline ma . appearance nice amber reddish hazy beer . good foamy head that left lacing on the glass . smell fragrant hoppy with a tinge of citrus in the nose . taste awesome . really satisfying complex dipa . good hop character with a really smooth finish . a little sweetness on the finish with a hint of citrusy orange . drinkability very fun beer to drink . a little warmth on the finish due to the high alcohol content but the presence of alcohol was not harsh at all . great with a burger or other food or simply on it s own .,taste,0.9,1
very fat thick off white finger head . color is dark woody burnt orange color . visually this beer is flawless . sticky cement lacing . smell is caramel and sugar with a stinging bitter hop tint . also picking up a nice sweet plum as well . overall smell is a tad too sweet for me but it is definitive american barleywine smell . very sugary but also very bitter . taste is initially very woody slick candy sweetness . earthy and dirty with a sharp bitterness on the end . the taste takes after the smell in the same order . but it is n t overly bitter . i love bitterness as much as anyone but this years bigfoot was almost too much for me . this seems to be way more balanced than my beloved bigfoot this year . carbonation is perhaps a bit too aggressive . it is pretty sharp . maybe more pepsi sharp than coke . very high alcohol heat on the throat . it is far too warming . great beer if not for the carbonation and heat . smell and taste is out of this world though .,taste,0.9,1
it s been about years since my first and only malt liquor . i thought i d re visit the style . a clear straw yellow with tons of bubbles . two finger white bubbly head of foam that does not last long nor leave any lace . s not much other than corn and grains . t grains and corn with a spicy alcohol presence i ca n t really define it as hops but it was spiced . m best attribute . crisp sharp and dry with a light bodied . d still not loving malt liquors . i took my time on this one not to savor it or because of the high abv i just was n t that interested it drinking more of it .,taste,0.3,0
bottle into a wine glass sampled at dld . huge thanks to the generous sharer of this famous treat . a black body with dark brown highlights thin fleeting head of light brown foam . looks big and there s no surprise there . s booze coffee booze chocolate booze earthiness and booze . hugely alcoholic and yet somehow also hugely appealing . t cloyingly sweet here and that s about it . seriously this is sweeter than vanilla bean dark lord and in this case that s not a complement . crazy . m thick sticky . yup . o i was really excited to try this beer obviously enough and was n t sure what to expect . smelling it made me think that i d fall in love with its sheer vastness of flavor but when it came to the point of actually tasting the beer it was a serious letdown . all the complexity of the aroma got washed out in a massive wave of underattenuated sugar so much so that it resembled beer flavored pancake syrup more than actual beer . now that i ve tried it i definitely wo n t be trading my whole cellar for more . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
orangish red . minimal head . .nose is very light . straining i get some cherries . expected more here . .the taste is really not much of anything . cherries not noticable.body is medium . mouthfeel has some tartness which i expected. i would n t drink this again . .little cherry flavor . basic ale with a sour finish from the cherries.,taste,0.2,0
do you like a bit of beer with your pint of seasoning . if so harpoon winter warmer is for you . enough said . for the rest let s talk here . the only redeeming quality about this is that it looks delicious . it pours a dark clay maroonish brown color with a modest head and lacing . this is where the good qualities end . apparently harpoon switched over to a liquid spice for their winter warmer several years ago and man is it strong . you get punched in the face by the cinnamon and nutmeg aromas . these are borderline odors not aromas due to the scent extremities occuring here . the aforementioned strong smell completely overwhelms your palate and that s not good when you re trying to enjoy a beer that is new to you . the moderate malty and light roasted notes drop to their knees at the mercy of cinnamon and spice . due to this harpoon winter warmer finishes like a hot mug of cider paired with fresh cinnamon toast . that s not supposed to happen . i like cider and enjoy cinnamon very much . not this much though . strangely this beer is slightly more drinkable than you d think after the first and most important sip . it may also be this way because i refuse to allow any beer to become a drain pour . someone worked far too hard for me to dump their effort down my garbage disposal . you may totally disagree with me on that .,taste,0.4,0
a a lot of stuff floating around in this one yellowish to bronzish color with a small head . s more malty than i was expecting with a lot of fruit . pleasant but would have liked a little more of the yeast to come through on the nose . t carmel fruit and a bit sour . more of a grainy backbone than i was anticipating on a triple . m light with some good carbonation . d goes down easy nothing overpowering in the taste that makes you stop .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle courtesy of modernartblues into a duvel tulip . a a steady pour results in nearly fingers of creamy frothy light brown head above a body that s such a dark brown that it s barely distinguishable from a stout . definitely darker than expected for a brown ale but i m hoping that s a promise of malty goodness to come . very inviting . s not a stout but not that far off plenty of roasted malt jumps out right away lending hints of coffee and dark chocolate to a base of rich caramel . i m not getting much in the way of rye but otherwise the label s promise of coffee chocolate and caramel is spot on and i did n t read that until after i made my initial observations i swear . . the coffee is just huge for a brown ale and i m loving every bit of it . t big and intense up front with coffee and chocolate leading the way . after the initial wave of roastiness smooth crystal malt makes its presence felt followed by a hint of spicy rye on the tail end . only the faintest hint of earthy hoppiness shows up on the finish but together with the roastiness its enough to keep the malt sweetness in check . overall a very well integrated set of flavors . delicious . m smooth light to medium body with moderate unobtrusive carbonation . a little more heft might have been nice but i m not really complaining . d it s so delicious that i could drink multiple bombers easily but i have to acknowledge that the substantial roastiness makes it a bit more challenging than your typical brown ale . i prefer stouts and porters to browns in general so it does n t bother me in the least . still i could see a fan of newcastle or sn tumbler being overwhelmed by this one . notes yet another great beer from coast . this is only the third one of their brews i ve had the pleasure of trying still sitting on a blackbeerd and the first malty one . you never know what to expect from the other side of the spectrum but it only took one sniff for me to know that rye knot was every bit as special in its own way as hopart and boy king . complex without being cloying smooth without being simple this is probably the best american brown ale i ve ever had . thanks a ton eli . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
poured from the . oz bottle into a standard pub glass . poured a dark red brown with a light tan head . decent lacing smells and tastes of dark fruits and malt . slight spice and alchohol burn . very nice . mouthfeel is nice there s a slight thick creaminess due to the sediment and fluffy bubbles . i would nt drink more than one or two at a time .,taste,0.9,1
label says contents ml on the back . dark squat bottle with orange labels . has a picture of a pirate on the fron and says biere du boucanier red ale . alc vol appearance pours a deep copper color with amber perhaps best described as opaque orange . very large frothy off white head . aroma smells almost of a gourd or pumpkin pie . possible orange . very spicy aroma . a lot of flavors present . taste very spicy flavor . almost tastes like a liquid pumpkin pie to me . numerous fruity flavors as well . a lot of carbonation which makes it easy to drink . overall a good beer with multiple flavors . i ca n t see myslef able to drink more than one per sitting but a nice treat beer . very drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
my father in law always has his mini fridge stocked with bottles of old mil . since every time i m over there i have or i figured why not review it . it poured a very light golden color . not much head and what there was went away fast . it had a corn and grainy smell with no hop odor . although the smell was n t the best it brought back some great memories of the party days so i bumped it up to . taste was nothing much to get excited about . carbonation was ok maybe a little too much but not bad . i normally would n t say this but drink this stuff cold and fast . its a quantity over quality product . a must have for any beer bong .,taste,0.4,0
a cloudy orange gold with a hint of red . the head disappears quickly . s the raw weedy smell of fresh hops with a hint of sweeter biscuity malts . accompanied by the peculiar smell of fluoride and the dentist s office . t so very bitter tons of hops and a dryness that begs for more . long and painful aftertaste that tends towards dry booziness . not enough hop character to match the impressive bitterness . m rough drying quite sharp and even scraping . d quite good the dryness refreshes to no end and begs for more which only further demands quenching .,taste,0.9,1
wonderful amber color with orange bronze hints . a mild sweet malt aroma that is very pleasant . head is low and steady . taste begins with sweet malt with some sharpness . mellows from middle through finish with steady malt character . mild alcohol flavor noticeable . some dryness to finish but relatively short . medium mouthfeel .,taste,0.8,1
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in san jose ca . for some reason i thought this was going to be an imperial ipa . oh well i can go for a tripel . poured into a chalice with a couple of pours . a modest one finger off white rather carbonated head after an aggressive pour . head dissipates to nothing in a matter of a couple seconds . a small tornado of carbonation builds from the bottom of the chalice spiraling upwards similar to that which you saw at discovery world when you were a kid . copper in color and very transparent . no lacing . has a strong aroma of yeast . a bit heavy on the yeast for my liking or a good tripel for that matter . some spice and malts backing this one up adding to its complexity . taste is better than smell . the spiciness takes more of the foreground and the heavy yeast is better balanced out . malts come into play a bit more as well . overall a well balanced tripel that may lose some points more for mouthfeel than anything as this one just is a bit too watery and lacking in character . drikability is very good . and i give them credit for masking the . abv so well . another hit for the lagunitas camp that is certainly worth trying while it is available .,taste,0.8,1
this is by far the clearest beer i ve ever seen in my life . big soapy head slight yellow tinge . both aroma and taste are bready and rich . there is definitely a bit of flavor in this beer . beats coors light and other adjunct lagers hands down . only served at a local dive bar but it keeps me coming back .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a cloudy lemon color. extremely pale and lots of carbonation bubbles . retention is pretty good s a lot of basil on the nose along with cardamom clove and fresh lemon zest . spicy nose not very complex but tolerable . the basil note kind of resembles bubblegum but i ll stick with basil t citrus tartness lemon zest cardamom basil . where the he ll is this coming from . malts are pale and barely noticeable . same with the hops mf d severely over carbonated . its very distracting and really takes away from the flavors prickly feel lingering basil finish,taste,0.6,1
i pour the ml bottle into my big snifter glass . a finger tan head is generated which then gradually dissipates into a thin layer on top of the beer . the body is black in color and does n t seem to let any light pass through . the smell is making me thirsty . there are some sweet dark chocolate and roasty malt aromas . i m also picking up some dark dried fruits and just a hint of coffee . there is also a bit of alcohol in the nose . wonderful flavors emerge on the first sip . rich sweet malt comes first along with definite oak and vanilla qualities . dark roasted coffee is also present before the mellow bitterness finishes everything off . it s odd that i could smell alcohol but i ca n t taste it . it s covered up very well . there is a medium thick weight to this beer . i actually think it seems lighter in body than many other imperial stouts i ve had . there is a creamy smooth character that is pleasing on the tongue and a nice alcohol warming effect . this is an awesome imperial stout . it s rich with dark malts and the flavors associated with them . i m not sure how much flavor comes through from the belgian candi sugar but it definitely adds to the alcohol . without a doubt this is the best beer i ve had from brau brothers and i hope they brew it again .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle with freshness date poured into pint glass a very very clear amber color nice head decent lacing s interesting smells like unbaked bread and musty moldy slightly over ripe fruit t all malt lingering aftertaste overall disappointing where s the hops .,taste,0.4,0
interesting nose with lots of yeasty esters and a spiciness that i get as ginger and candied citrus not hop citrus but like what i would associate with a lemon drop . good malt nose of pilsner malt . some other fruity fermentation too . color is orange with a persistant but small head . it s pretty cloudy though . flavor is a little lacking . there s good malt character of pilsner and maybe some caramel . also spice character but it s not very strong . it has a slightly perfumy aftertaste . there s just not a whole lot going on beyond the base malt . the complexity i got in the aroma does n t carry over to the flavors . full bodied with a very nice medium carbonation level . feels very creamy on the palate . a good strong ale . not overwhelming or palate challenging but at i d like to see more character in a beer .,taste,0.6,1
first and foremost i do not recommend this beer unless you are looking for a six pack to feed to your dog while you re working out in your yard drinking real beer . i picked up a sixer basically because it was cheap and it was a new name to me . the beer poured a typical light gold yellow color . had the head of cola smelled like corn and spinach witha touch of hops . this beer really tasted like creamed corn . oily mouthfeel foulish aftertaste . after the first bottle i gave the rest to rufus my girlfriend s greyhound . he drank it up like it was a godsend or maybe he just wanted to get drunk . either way this beer is n t that great . one could probably manage drinking two or three but sooner or later the flavor and aftertaste is going to throw you off . stray away .,taste,0.4,0
oz bomber from capital market salem . slightly hazy light orange coloured ale with a large creamy eggshell white head . nice hoppy fresh aroma floral and citric in nature . very nice taste bready malts a touch of rye and gorgeous hopping.super stuff . great on the palate the rye adds good body . overall very drinkable yet complex . i liked this one a lot,taste,1.0,1
bottle number of . this is another bottle courtesy of jh . the regular version was good but with a kiss of a barrel this thing turned into something fantastic . this beer really transformed from the fridge temperature to room temperature . the appearance of this one is like the oil spilt in the gulf . with an aggressive pour it produces a half finger brown head that instantly leaves . this is barely different than the regular version it just has a bit of a lighter brown edge which is a small sign that this beast of a beer might have thinned out because of the barrel . the rum is a very large influence on this one . it owns such a distinct smell and taste that only this kind of liquor could give . the base beer has a bit of a nut character with strong hints of cinnamon . this lends a lot of its smell to a spiced rum some coconut as well . a little bit of oak with a strong caramel and chocolate malt background . i could almost copy and paste the smell characters into the taste category . strong malt backbone that brings flavors of cinnamon walnuts chocolate and toffee . then the barrel just creeps in as smooth as silk really spicy rum barrel . i have not had many rum barreled beers but this is delicious . the barrel changes the beer for the better adding a delicious complexity . a very thick beer with a great level of carbonation and thickness . these beers are sippers and this one is no different . lots of flavor paired with thick mouthfeel makes this one a great beer to be shared with friends . im glad i was around when this was opened . j,taste,1.0,1
i have no excuse . i tried this one because i could n t avoid it in a social gathering . it s appearance is almost non existant . smells of almost nothing . taste is less of almost nothing . mouthfeel is again less of almost nothing . ah . it s high is in it s drinkability . easy to gulp . if it were n t for it s drinkability bud would be almost a beer . salud .,taste,0.3,0
hops hops and more hops . a different kind of red . head fades quickly decent aroma of hoppiness . any other flavors in the beer are masked by the hops . not too much body to it . just an intersting red ale interesting and different is good . drinks pretty well . i could have a few of these guys with my steak dinner . where did these widmer guys come from . i ve had a couple of their brews lately that are not too bad .,taste,0.9,1
poured this from a bottle into my reagenzglas a golden blond thin head with ample lacing . loads of carbonation . s citrus and vegital notes . t fruity and vinous with a touch of malt . dry aftertaste . mf light with loads of carbonation . d im actually drinking this after finishing mowing my lawn . it is an excellent thirst quencher and very light enough to kick back a few or more . if you want a nice segue from your standard pilsner reach for arnies lawnmower .,taste,0.7,1
pours a murky copper with a thin white head . very little retention and lacing . color shows how unfiltered this is which adds to the beauty as i expect spice flavor . mostly nutmeg and sweet caramel malt up front is the cinnamon and nutmeg then it rolls into a light malt backbone following with a more mellow nutmeg and cinnamon . over all this taste just like pumpkin pie . delicious . a little too much bite but pretty decent and very full hands down one of my favorite pumpkin ales . they nailed it this year . very much reminds me of pumpkin pie and thanksgiving . its august and i will now be annoyed that i have to wait months . damn it all .,taste,0.9,1
poured cloudy orange with a decent sized white head . the smell was complex floral and rich citrus especially orange with yeast and a touch of alcohol in the background . the taste was very complex and powerful . orange clove wheat yeast and various light spices all mixed together . the hops were not really noticeable due to the complex flavors . the floral sweetness stayed in the mouth . drinkable and good all year round . refreshing for warm weather and warming for the winter . but perhaps too rich and complex for a session beer . overall one of the best of this style that i ve had .,taste,1.0,1
this is my first eel river brew . i decided to start with their lightest offering than work my way up . lets see what they can do with a fruit beer . a pours a hazy straw yellow . head is bright white and rather minimal . no lacing . carbonation is pretty tame . s t there is some definite berry on the nose . mostly raspberry with a touch of blackberry . a little tart . taste is also berry forward . lots of raspberry with a definite wheat presence . a little sourness in the finish . thats about it . i have had better fruit beers and i have definetly had worse . not that bad . m d i do n t know why but i am finding this very drinkable and refreshing . maybe its because i have n t had a fruit beer in like five months . its a nice change of pace from the full bodied stouts i have been drinking lately . very light bodied and crisp . i could easily chug one of these down . overall not a bad first impression from eel river . i am not a fan of the style but this is still pretty decent . very drinkable and refreshing along with a decent fruity flavor that does n t seem overly artificial .,taste,0.6,1
from the fl . oz . bottle numbered and sampled on super bowl sunday . appearance it pours a golden yellow with about a half inch of foamy white head that remains on top for several minutes . slow but regular carbonation . adequate lacing . smell the aroma is most defintely on the malty side . if you really take a whiff you might catch a hint of corn and or rice but the malts are the key scent . mouthfeel much better than most pilsners . medium body and kind of creamy . taste a very nice balance of malts and grains almost honey like without the color . mild overall . a decent pilsner and probably onje of the better choices from the saranac winter mixed pack . liked this one a lot .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle into a tulip . thanks to jahmur for sharing this bit of strangeness . a lightly hazed medium amber body with a solid but fleeting cap of tan foam . no lace . meh . s sweet slightly boozy apple cider . brown sugar . weird but not unpleasant . t sweet sugary at first with major fruit apple and grape following close behind . big slightly boozy finish . tastes like the gross fruit snack you at first so you could save the red ones for last . yuck . m surprisingly over carbonated . soft but too explosive . o this was just strange but not in a good way . not recommended . cheers .,taste,0.4,0
wowreviews seem to be all over the place for this one . i never wouldve guessed . pours a medium amber to brown color with fairly limited carbonation . it never dies completely but its never more than a slightly thicker mouthfeel than something flat either . the flavor profile is both simple and complex at the same time . sour citric notes alternating with a balsamic and soured english brown ale character . some sips will make you pucker while others lean more in the direction of a traditional vinous like brown . at the end of the day i like that flavor though . the real knock on this much like the visual is that the carbonation is so mild . it doesnt need to be a weissbier or anything but the bodys lacking for sure . i like this beer even if its a bit too still . the flavor is something i never tire of and i really do hope i can get more of it in the future .,taste,0.8,1
this particular review is out of a oz bottle but i ve had this a dozen times on tap and i ll keep getting it . a golden cream head died to a good film and lace . s earthy and moldy musty hops banana mango with an overall sweet fruit undertone . t more subtle than the aroma and slightly like aged cheese it has a nice alcohol character that adds a lot to the beer . m sticky sweet but not really heavy or syrupy . d pretty good . i usually have one and then switch to another beer .,taste,0.9,1
bottle with no date courtesy of klikger thanks again . pours a dark amber color slightly hazy with a nice off white head . aromas are great . blast of tabacco dark ripe fruits cereal grains oak hard candy sweetness booze all blended together nicely . taste is a little bit too bitter and astringent . some cereal grainy flavors mixed spice peppery with light malt sweetness . nice boozy finish with some earthy hops . mouthfeel is good and full and kind of prickly though . drinkability is nice . all and all a good barley wine that seems a little harsh at the moment some time the cellar could really improve this one .,taste,0.7,1
this one pours a cloudy golden color with a very tall head that sticks around a while and leaves plenty of lacing on the glass . the aroma is very floral and slightly spicy from the hops . interesting . the flavor is full of hops that taste like noble hops . i really do n t care for this type of hop flavoring but the malt character is strong in the back and it lends a little caramel flavoring . the body is on the thick end of moderate and the drinkability is good .,taste,0.6,1
okay of the ten beers i received in a beers of the world gift pack this is the only one that came in a pint can . can not tell too much of a difference between this and a budweiser except the latter would be cheaper to buy . the smell is worse however . tastes of corn and other vegetables . no impressive appearance or mouthfeel qualities .,taste,0.7,1
pours a slightly cloudy gold with a foamy white head . good head retention . initial spicy aroma . progresses to bananas apples and then perfume as it warms . alcohol presence also becoming more noticeable as it warms . strong spice present in the taste as well . alcohol warmth and dryness is clearly evident . complex tartness all over the tongue . esters are mostly hidden by the more immediate flavors already described . strangely sweet as well . some vinous characteristics as well . definitely a warming brew between the alcohol and the spicy tartness . moderate body with a good degree of fine carbonation present . overall a very nice belgian ale . not something i could drink every night but a nice treat now and then . ill file this one away as something to have again in winter .,taste,0.9,1
poured aggressively and very cold a milk chocolaty brown to a sun king brewery shaped pint glass with a super foamy finger and a half long lasting toffee head that leaves lace all the way to the rim of the glass after each sip . aroma of roasty toffee chocolate and corner diner coffee . buttery dark brown sugar up front moving toward coffee to the back of the tongue . a nice sweet brown . the malts balance the coffee well and while the coffee is indeed ever present it s not at all distracting . it s a brown with coffee rather than a coffee brown . very light and smooth again enjoyable . if there s anything approaching bitter hops here they re sure well hidden . at . abv this one s very drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
pours a copper hue very clear . a creamy off white head of two fingers has excellent retention and leaves some nice patchy lacing . some noble hops and pale malt in the nose but mostly ginger cinnamon annd some indistinct holiday spices . the sweet toasted malt flavor melds ginger and faint pine into the taste and the bittering hops cleanse the palate leaving a dry aftertaste with some residual honey . appropriatly spiced but leans towards the bitter side . the spice and pine flavors become cloying even with good carbonation and a medium body . a harsh finish detracts greatly from the drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
pours with a brilliantly clear deep amber color that shows pretty rich ruby hues if held up to the light . the beer is topped by a frothy initially three finger thick dirty light tan colored head that summons forth despite a soft careful pouring of this beer . the aroma is a mix of citrus pine like hops and sticky malt . lots of crystal malt notes are found in the aroma caramel raisins and toasted biscuits . this does have a rich and even dominating hop aroma to it notes of candied orange peel mingle with notes of berries and a solid herbal character that at times seems green with notes of menthol and pine . the beer only has a light sweetness to it at least the hops are big enough in the flavor to not let this beer get sticky sweet though it does remain quite chewy . a solid bitterness runs throughout the flavor profile from beginning to end . at times it is even a touch astringent especially in the finish were it lingers on in my mouth after the beer has already passed down my gullet . big pine like herbal notes are the dominant hop flavor but the malt sweetness does accentuate some soft citrus notes as well . the crystal malt character while playing a definite role here does not seem as big as the aroma might have suggested . still this has lots of caramelized malt character to it with lots of chewy brown sugar glazed bread crust notes and even a dry biscuit like character that is noticeable towards the finish . this is certainly a big beer . it does not quite have the lightness on the palate that i would prefer of anything with the ipa moniker on the label but it is certainly not as sweet and chewy as some that i have had . the hops are not as typical as many american ipas in that this leans toward astringent herbal pine notes and does not focus as much on the ber fruity hop notes of many including my favorite examples of the style . the harsher astringent hop notes are nice as a balancing character but not really as the leading role at least to my palate . still this is quite an enjoyable beer if you have an inner hop head .,taste,0.8,1
a it s a dark amber or bronze color that is brilliantly clear . the head is a foamy eggshell white that stands about a finger and a half . lots of carbonation is visible refracting sunburst hues of yellow and orange i know that s worded pretty funny but that s what came to mind when i looked at it . a whole lot of lacing . s i get a large hop nose giving off evergreen scents of pine spruce and juniper . t the hop flavor is toned down a lot . there s very little bitterness . it has more of a malty flavor . m mouthfeel is just below what i d consider medium mouthfeel . it has a lot of carbonation . it does n t quite meld well but it s definitely above average . o overall it s a pretty good beer . i was n t completely sold on the flavor so i probably wo n t buy it again . this is a pretty strange beer because it tastes more like an ipa style than a lager pils .,taste,0.6,1
what better way to celebrate us election than with a big ass baltic porter . i had to break us shipping laws to get this beer . that makes me a proud american . pours a dark brown almost black coffee color with a small bubbly finger deep head . head quickly dissipates into a ring of tiny bubblesa round glass . little to no lacing or webbing . smells of alcohol soaked plums over ripe fruit chocolate roasted coffee light toasted roasted aromas . not as strong as i d hoped but nice . bitter chocolate roasted coffee dark fruit fruitiness . toasted malts raisin sweet molasses like malts smokiness tobacco black licorice bitter finish . unsure if it s bitter toasted malts or hops . but . this beer . .tastes delicous . bravo . mouthfeel is great . smooth creamy full spot on carbonation lingering bitter finish . yeah . a oz bottle was a quite a bit . especially if you plan on topping your night off . wish they had this in oz offerings . ut a bomber is cool to share with friends talk about the experience . a fantastic beer . i m really enjoying the big beer series from smuttynose . kudos . distribute to california . now . thanks . go vote .,taste,1.0,1
this is one the beer closest to a belgian from us of a that i ve ever encountered . bravo . big foamy frothy textured head and plenty of lace . soft texture slightly perfumey . clear dark rich amber with red highlights . not too sweet . great balance . almost a session considering what it is .,taste,0.9,1
version appearance is an opaque brown with red glints . the off white to beige head is about finger thick at the pour and quickly settles down to a thin layer coating obscuring the beer . more head than other barleywines i ve had . the smell is hops and sweet malt . integrated very well for me . taste is heavenly . hops and malt in an incredibly well balanced integration . this is a wow beer in my book . nice to have one of these every once in a while to let me know i can still be wowed by a beer . i love the way the bitter hops and sweet malts come crashing down in alternating waves . complexity . mouthfeel is thick and the carbonation surges out of the beer when it hits my tongue . almost syrupy in texture . drink this one over an hour and taste all it has to offer as the beer slowly warms to room temp . each temperatures changes the nuances of this beer for a great experience . not for the faint hearted or those used to drinking flavorless beer .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a hazy amber orange with one finger of foamy white head . decent lacing . s citrus hops stand out here grapefruit and pineapple in particular . notes of pine flowers and caramel also detectable . t resoundingly bitter little definition of any hop flavors here outside of a bit of grapefruit . some caramel malt flavor comes through but with little sweetness largely unbalanced . m thin body moderate carbonation smooth . d drinkability of this one was quite low i had a hard time finishing my glass considering the great one dimensionality of the bitterness . might need to return to this in the future if i find one that i know is particularly fresh .,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at a bar without any good choices . pours a pale yellow colour with very thin white head . almost no lacing and head dissipates to nothing pretty quickly . smells of some grains i do n t detect even a hint of hops . small bitterness in the flavour fairly sweet . mouthfeel actually is nice for the style which seems to be about the only thing i liked with this beer .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours medium to dark gold with good head that dissipates fairly quickly . some yeast floaties were noted atfter the pour . smell aroma is sweet and fruity upon bottle opening mildly funky . taste initial malt sweetness with hop bitterness pulling through halfaway through the taste . though the abv is mild i can detect a bit of a warming effect . i can also taste sour fruits again a little funky that seem a bit out of place . as the beer warmed a bit of a dirty taste emerged . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel here with a dry finish . drinkability based on abv it would be reasonable but the odd tastes hurt the overall drinkability . the taste profile of this beer seems a bit crazy . perhaps age has something to do with it will never know since a bottle date was not available .,taste,0.4,0
edition . the first thing i noticed about this beer was the unusual hop aroma stemming i suppose from the rather unusual choice of hops . the scent is mostly herbal with a bit of an orange citrusy note . a whiff of alcohol makes its way through too . all this is undergirded by a subtle caramel malt aroma . the end result is quite terrific and improves as the beer sits . in appearance the beer has a light copper color and a formidable creamy head which leaves good lacing down the glass . the flavor struck me a bit harshly . theres just a tiny hint of sweetness up front and then its right into a mostly herbal somewhat medicinal hop dominated flavor and a mild alcohol warming building to what struck me as an extremely bitter finish . medium bodied and dry this is a decent beer and improves when it sits . id like to set one of these away for a year or so and see how it smooths out .,taste,0.6,1
this is a wonderful but very heavy beer . it s one of those beers that i love to have one or two of but it s almost like drinking a meal . i usually get this beer on tap at local bars and restaurants in town . not a beer i would recommend for trying to get drunk off of but a great beer to pair with a meal or when just having a few drinks after work . a beer i highly recommend but might make you a little sluggish or tired after drinking .,taste,0.9,1
a very nice cloudy copper orange . looks like it could be a double ipa . s not as profound as i would hope . slight pine citrus grass . not at all bad but not memorable either . t tropical fruits orange peel a little caramel and a perfectly clean bitter finish . exceptional balance everything i want from an ipa . m perfect carbonation for the style . i have had this beer on draft and in the bottle . i much prefer this one in the bottle . i am surprised to see the mediocre to poor reviews . it is strange however that they call this an english style ipa . i ca n t really see where they re getting that from as this is very much an excellent example of a west coast ipa . also the bottle says this beer is . not .,taste,1.0,1
a light yellowish gold sparkling clear . pours a tiny head that dissolves to a thin web covering the beer . s fresh hops . a nicely dry hopped pale . crystal malts sweet like a warm loaf of honey bread . and . what s this . skunk . something at the end of the nose is amiss . t sweetish and bitter at first just as it should be . a gradual shift towards piney hops next and then suddenly the flavor vanishes and in it s place appear lavender soapy flavors . awful . m light slightly sticky and astringent . d low . the finish is not right . i remember this beer being a sold apa last year not overly hoppy bright and fresh . this time around though the flavor is n t what it should be . the soapiness ruins it . i plan to revisit this beer again to see if i had a fouled batch or if the flavor was really supposed to be so soapy .,taste,0.3,0
bottle date . . . sampled march pours a clear deep dark amber color that is topped by a light brown head . intense aromas of malt waft from my glass meaty dark malts and alcohol . the taste is smooth thick and creamy . lightly sweet and very well integrated . the alcohol is well hidden as well . damn this beer is a malty wonderland only a hint of hop bitterness . the malt certainly plays center stage here as it should in a bock . this is so smooth no harsh notes to take away from the thick malt flavors this beer is ripe with melanoids and notes of raisins too . just a great beer that demonstrates the characteristic bock flavors wonderfully .,taste,1.0,1
friend bought me a sixer at whole foods . bottles have bottled on date at top . appearence pretty clear not sure if its conditioned or not but pours nice orange gold color head doesnt stay around long and lacing is random . smell smells like alcohol to me kind of masks the other scents but some hops pull through . taste tastes good on the front like a lighter ipa which is weird but after the swallow it kind of leaves a strong vodka like taste might be normal for doubles im not sure mouthfeel a little stingy on the carbonation but its still there . has a medium full bodied taste to me . drinkability hard to drink more than one or two of these for me at a time especially at percent abv .,taste,0.8,1
i had this beer straight from the source at the boundary bay brewing co . it poured a bright and clear copper color topped by a light cream colored head with not much lace . wonderful citrus aroma . grapefruit and pine . a little mowed hay . the flavor has loads of citrus more pine . nice malt sweetness with just a touch of caramel . sharp bitter finish . slick mouthfeel wonderful beer . one of my favorite ipas .,taste,1.0,1
inky dark brown with a head slowly rising from the depths of the glass at the end of the pour . thought there would be no head at all but it literally pushed up about a half inch at the end of the pour and rested a thick tightly bubbled dark brown head atop the liquid . aroma is rich and complex roasted malts sweet fruit some cotton candy and caramel perhaps a bit of molasses . flavor is even richer than the aroma . it smacks the tongue hard with heavily toasted malts bitter coffee and baker s chocolate thick molasses dark brown sugar just a bit of sweetness and the faintest alcohol tingle . a bit of a cherry tang rides beneath . the bourbon flavor is not overpowering it s very understated and just adds another layer of smokey richness and depth to the flavor that s tough to describe . mouthfeel is thick and creamy and even . not overly carbonated . drinkability is hard to rate . this is a sipper for sure and it would be overwhelming on the tongue to some but i wish i had a few more in the fridge and i m gon na enjoy every drip of this until it s gone so i m gon na rate it on the high side . ba brother brent is most generous and gracious for sharing this top selection .,taste,1.0,1
a a solid dark brown black body but no head . more or a ring of film along the outer part of the glass not too much lace left either . n weak on the aroma little bit of caramel and coffee but faint at best . t lots of toffee mild light hop presence with a bit of a tang to the finish from something i m not sure of . and a touch of coriander also . m not as crisp and carbonated as most other kiwi beers i ve tried . a little bit of a bite in the beginning but it finishes tartly smooth if you will . d for as thin as it is for a stout it does n t drink all that easy . or rather not as much of a session ale as i would have expected . still a nice beer overall .,taste,0.7,1
this poured a clear bright copper with light tan head . it smelled like copper and floral hops with some refined yeast and a slight bit of alcohol . it tasted like semi bitter orange hops and dry persimmons with some floral hops and a light malt for some balance . it was oily with no carbonation and had a smooth somewhat bitter aftertaste . overall this was definitely a double pale ale and not a double ipa . it was more bland and generic than i m used to from a double style . nothing was necessarily bad but nothing made it memorable either .,taste,0.7,1
i was elated to find this beer on tap at tyler s in durham this week . news of it had appeared in print but i realized the run would be limited and i did n t think i d find it in any of my local haunts . but this week the beer gods smiled on me when three duckrabbit beers became available at tyler s . this one is especially surprising . it pours a dark dark brown with a just off white head that hangs around for some time . the nose is full of dark malt aromas with the addition of oak and vanilla . the flavor is remarkable it s big without becoming overbearing with a large rum character and dark malts dominating . some nuttiness and a light fruity essence are detectable as well . the mouthfeel is chewy indeed making it a sipper for sure . the alcohol is a bit large . be careful .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear copper color with a medium size head that leaves surface lacing . aroma is faint toasted malt and some herbal hops . taste is light toasted malt with a lingering herbal bitterness . nice medium mouthfeel . this definitely would be a sessionable beer . a very solid epa,taste,0.7,1
this is an extremely addictive beer that keeps drawing me back from time to time . it must be drank infrequently though like an extremely rich dessert or else it will overwhelm you . the aroma from this beer is amazing . the hop fruit combination jumps out at you and smells as if you were actually in the brewery itself . the taste is very complex . some alcohol burn in the aftertaste but surprisingly little hop bitterness which is more prevalent in the other flying dog varieties . this beer will kick you in the rear quickly and the flavors are so over the top so its tough to drink more than or in a sitting . i definitely recommend trying this brew . its not the easiest drinker but it will draw you in lure you to crave its flavors on another day .,taste,1.0,1
amber color with great clarity . good head retention . this beer smells beautiful like sweetness and bread and malt . nice malt character . a little light in the hops department though . kind of a weird resin aftertaste i do n t really care for . a bit watery and flat . smells awesome . tasts just okay .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap at the addison flying saucer in what appeared likely to be a oz wheat beer glass . a poured a very murky maybe the murkiest beer i ve ever seen medium to dark brown with a light ivory brown finger head . this beer retained head for a decent while and had nice lacing on the glass as i drank it . s lots of smells that reminded me of a hefeweizen . banana and clove seemed apparent bready yeast in the nose no alcohol present but also a nice sweet characteristic . t this beer tasted absolutely delicious . nice sweetness balanced with the malt sugars . i have to get to the saucer to have this one again as it seems once live oak beers are gone they re gone forever . m somewhat thick and viscous i felt it was a little thick for a wheat style beer even though this is a bock as well . it may have benefited from stronger carbonation but still nice . d i really only wanted one of the oz of these even though the taste was off the charts good for me . i would definitely drink it again and hope i get the opportunity to do so . it was somewhat heavy which is what prevented me from drinking multiples of this .,taste,0.9,1
bottled on poured into duvel tulip a hazy orange amber appearance with a massive cloud like fluffy white head . great lacing . gorgeous to behold . s funky brett notes are most pronounced . sweet caramelized banana lemon rind citric sit in the background . t lemon rind light cherry notes green grapeskin granny smith apple abrasive hay underlying mild sweetness leaks through at points leathery finish . unreal complexity . m lots of fine carbo lightens up the medium body making this a great choice for a midday spring beer like today . d very drinkable for . however i think it would be hard to give a second one the appreciation it deserves as it overwhelms the palate a bit in ways i m not used to . if you ve never tried this beer go get one and watch your life become significantly better .,taste,1.0,1
part of the dundee sampler pack . a light copper in color . thin head minimal lacing s light roasted malts and light hops t lightly roasted malts some sweet carmel light hops m medium bodied . ample carbonation . d once again another decent beer from dundee . nothing crazy or worth seeking out but not disapointing .,taste,0.8,1
ml corked and caged bottle best before date . pours a clear yellow brew with a low carbonation level . very bright and sunny to look at . smell is fairly sweet and floral with a honeysuckle candy scent . mild fruit scents are present too . spicy scents in this too mostly ginger and cinnamon . taste is drier than it smells noticeable alcohol flavor present . taste is under whelming i expected more nearly flavorless . some faint spice flavors in this . mouthfeel is ok. well i was under whelmed by this one . looked and smelled great but just did n t deliver in the flavor department . carbonation level seems low but the bottle is not spoiled . no off flavors or vinegarization . i hate to not give a unibroue beer a good review but this one just did n t deliver in the taste department . will try again and possibly revise this review .,taste,0.4,0
well a free beer ca n t be a bad beer can it . looks like a golden yellow color egg white head with constant carbonation rising up the glass . smells like a macro corny and nasty . tastes like corn slightly bitter but crisp . the lightness bugs the hell out of me but it s high life what do i expect . not that great thank god i did n t pay money for it but disgusting nonetheless .,taste,0.2,0
great beer . servered from a tap into a pint glass . poured a deep amber color with small head and decent lacing . strong citrus hops smell . very well balanced beer great hop taste very smooth with medium body . great overall beer . one of my all time favorites .,taste,1.0,1
pours a golden copper color with a large white head that faded down to a trim of white lace . really good nose with aromas of pine and citrus with flowery notes . taste is creamy and full with just the right amount of hop bitterness . there is also some malt and other complex accents that puts this brew above a lot of other apas . love the bottle art as well . this is one of my favorite pale ales and it s must try for anyone who likes the style .,taste,1.0,1
poured oz bottle into duvel snifter a poured dark black solid two finger white head good retention s sweet malts coffee chocolate t coffee chocolate sweet malts follows the nose m the best mouth feel ever so smooth and creamy and amazing o very amazingly drinkable beer good taste very good beer,taste,0.7,1
it was . at for a oz can . i was hoping it would be stronger than . but it s not . here we go . it looks like a macro lager . there s nothing out of place here . even holds a fair cap on top . pale and clear but sort of dull colored . hangs a little lacing on the glass as well . boozy scent of apple and alcohol . too cold to start noticing the corn i assume . are my taste buds off . this is oddly fruity . no it s the grape apple flavors that turn up in dirt cheap beer . and ugh the aftertaste is vile and far more present than it should be . borders on gag inducing . a favorite like steel reserve finishes so much cleaner than this while packing more alcohol . something very artificial going on here . the grainy flavor i expected is n t really there nor the corn flakes that something like icehouse provides . even the trace amounts of hops one can expect to find in macro lagers are not present . cheap estery booze flavors seem to dominate . if i choose to let this linger in my mouth long enough to examine the feel i find that it s not particularly offensive but the flavor is gross enough that the total experience is a negative . ugh this is bad and i am having a hard time imagining warming up to it . i ll stick with steel reserve . . abv is not even enough to result in an effective buzz without choking down a few of these . i think i need to bring out the f. pay the extra few cents for an icehouse pbr or steel reserve depending on the amount of drunkenness you want to achieve . pay for this only to tick off the review . it s truly dreadful .,taste,0.2,0
this poured into the glass a very dense brownish orange rather like fresh pressed apple cider in appearance . there is some carbonation but its largely flat and there is no head . more like a soda as far as bubbles . there is quite a bit of natural sediment and floating substance some of which settles and some of which hovers queerly in the glass pretty cool and its virtually opaque . the smell is strong sour with hints of pine and some candy sweetness maybe a touch of smoked vegetable in the background . flavor is overwhelmingly sour in the beginning tart and mouth puckering but it blends into smokey pine shortly with cooked vegetable flavors dropping in and out . its woody and vegetal like a barrel aged beer . there are some fruit flavors in the background providing the tartness principally unripe apples as the most obvious but also sour cherry and just the slightest touch of banana which balances things a bit . there are no malt flavors noticeable but there is acidity like vinegar all throughout and this blends with the fruit tartness . the relatively high abv is not noticeable at all . the mouthfeel is quite thick which is conducive to a cloying taste and the beer is very flat after a few minutes as per the style . this is as expected a very strange beer and as for drinkability i cant imagine wanting more than one of these in a session or even a year but it may be something that id try again if i was in the mood . its difficult to rate these beers as there is so little basis for comparison so all i can say is to try it for yourself . it s a complex flavor with a lot to find and it s certainly intriguing and nice for a break . its not really for me as was the case with the other sahti that ive tried but i cant really blame the brewer for that and im sure there will be people out there who would like this more than i. i also suspect that i may have had an older bottle theres no freshness date and sahti has a short shelf life so take that into account when you see the score .,taste,0.8,1
fresh oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours very thick and very opaque leaving a creamy tan head . from this wafts an aroma of dark roasted malts . before even tasting it it s a feast for the senses . except touch and taste . and hearing . well there s always the sound of an oil thick beer pouring into a pint glass . once tasted the whole thing is just liquid happiness . this beer is almost thick enough to chew . the flavor from the malts is just right it s not too burnt and there s just enough roasted pleasure to satisfy the palate . it s like milky dark chocolate . very enjoyable . it s so filling you can only have two in a sitting . that s the worst thing i can say about this beer .,taste,1.0,1
there was so much sludge in the bottle that i left a half inch of beer behind on the pour . i dumped a bunch of it in my first expedition stout and the taste suffered quite a bit . head . from this barrel of oil . skimpy layer of greasy brown bubbles turns quickly into a tiny ring of bubbles around the top of a glass full of midnight . smell is baker s chocolate roasted grains and maple . this beer has serious weight . i may be imagining the hops but i think it s there up front before a round moutful of sweet roasted coffe and bitter chocolate . thick in your mouth to great effect but i think it would do better with more carbonation . you understand the high alcohol is there without being distracted . a stunner . i do n t know about having more than one in a sitting . however i m rating the third bottle i ve had and i m already thinking about how wise it is to have only three more on hand . put off only by the sheer amount of greasy yellow goop that is fairly hard to keep out of the pour .,taste,1.0,1
pbr seems to occupy an unusual space . it s not exactly bmc territory but it s not really a regional specialty and the hipster anti cool thing seems to have worn off thank god . so what s left . it s a little like stroh s it definitely has a distictive taste ok but not great good summer beer . it has a great looking label that i really like superficial as it sounds that brings it up a rung in my book . give it a try it s good if not great and may not be around that much longer remember rheingold . .,taste,0.8,1
pours a thick frothy head to it traditional of ones that are common to ipa s . color is light yellow similar to a lager or common ipa . scent is heavy on hops as one would expect a double ipa especially with the founders brand to it . taste is also heavy on hops it almost feels like what the beer was made for . as double ipa s go its mouthful and consistency are everything what you d expect for a beer of its caliber . in terms of drinkability this beer is a true monster . it s a hop monster that takes no prisoners . in that regard those that can take on the hop can really get to this beer .,taste,0.8,1
on tap the ginger man in nyc . this grant creation poured and orangy cloudy shade of amber . white puffy head with streams of bubbles rising to the top . left tons of lacing and sheets of lacing . hoppy nose with a nice crunch of hops up front on the palate . grainy piney drying hops cayy the day here . out of balance but i like it and other hop lovers will to . nice hoppy fresh aipa .,taste,0.9,1
the appearance is crisp and clean . a light golden brown with a soft white head though not much head . very nice . the smell is very good . it has more of a flowers meets earthy smell to it . a dash of fruity . the taste is what got me . i really expected more . the bitterness was lacking . i expected way more of a bite . it was actually quite mellow . it was n t bad by any means but i really thought it would be very good instead of just good . the mouthfeel is standard . just like the appearance it was crisp and clean . very refreshing . overall i would say its a solid . . i would say its not a top imperial ipa but its a good one . it did n t live up to the hype but its nice to see sa making an iipa .,taste,0.6,1
appearance no dating on the bottle . the pour gives a low white head that soon recedes to the standard ring around the glass and a thin layer on the surface . the beer is golden in color with some light orange hues . smell decent floral hops upfront with just a hint of evergreen and citrus . behind are some caramel malts and tropical fruits and the strange aroma of pen ink . a good smelling apa though nothing very exciting . mouthfeel the carbonation is medium and the body light . taste some husky caramel and pale grains upfront . light to moderate not so fresh hop flavor . after the swallow i find a bready stale grain flavor . slight metallic flavor . in the finish a moderate bitterness lingers with some grainy flavors . drinkability pretty easy single bottle from whole foods raleigh,taste,0.6,1
pours out a caramel brownish red color with maybe a one finger head that vanishes fast . not sure if it s my nose but i do n t get much of a smell off this beer . maybe a slight hint of grain but i m not getting much . the taste on the other hand is phenomenal . rich malts balanced well with the spice of the hops with a small kick from the slightly higher abv make this a pretty damn tasty dopplebock . i would definitely drink this one again and share it with friends .,taste,0.9,1
out of a liter keg . eye dark brown in color with some of the most beautiful undertones i ve ever seen pinkish dark red brown . since i m drinking this out of a liter keg that i tapped last night i did n t expect to have great head retention or formation today . last night however it had great formation and retention nose full of aromas . malty sweet burnt roasted and huge smokiness create the aroma profile of this brew . no hop aroma as can be expected . tongue nice roasty and smoked flavor . also a lot of sweet malt flavors bitterness seems to come more from the burnt roasted grains . mouthfeel and drinkability this is a beer i d drink again though i think it would ve been much better had i drained this keg in one day as opposed to letting it sit over night . it s lost quite a bit of its carbonation . i d really like to try it from the bottle . feels clean in the mouth with a medium light body . this is an easy drinking beer that makes for a good session beer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured a clear clean dark crimson with very little head . smell faint malty sweetness and nuts . taste very sweet and nutty with an almost hazelnut character to it . some good lemony citrus coming through as well . mouthfeel thick clean and wet . sounds dirty but there you have it . drinkability very drinkable . in fact i drank it faster than i should have . between the sweetness and lemon notes and the very wet mouthfeel this one can go down quick . overall extremely pleased with this one . had it on tap a few weeks prior and it was outstanding . better on tap but very good in bottle .,taste,0.9,1
currently on tap in my dining room . a brief sniff of this elixir is like plunging your head into a box of oranges and lemons . there is the faint odor of a few grapefruits down at the bottom . when you pull your head back you can sense the delicate odors of fresh cut wildflowers . the warm amber liquid accented by a slight haze is asking no screaming for you to take a taste . as the tender bubbles of carbonation play across your palate you are again reminded of fresh citrus fruits . then a warmth passes across your tongue like being curled up in a velvet blanket . this is followed by a tangy pungent finish that completes the experience and invites you into the next . there will be no speed racing through this pint .,taste,0.8,1
not off to a good start . the beer level barely made it to the neck of the bottle gt oz . and no carbonation was released when i popped the cap . dark cola color with no head and no lacing . for a stout aged in scotch barrels not much on the nose . malts molasses smoke faint scotch . everything seems light . hope things improve or this was a flop . starts with dark chocolate malts and then fades to burnt wood peat . ends with bitter hops and scotch to give a not bad aftertaste . best part of the beer . light body almost watery that s low on carbonation . again strange for a very dark stout aged in scotch barrels . drinkable . not really . glad i tried it . yes but would never go back to it for such a high price point . novel at best .,taste,0.8,1
apperance clear fairly light red with a fizzy fast dissipating head . smell maple flowers honey pumpkin nutmeg and cinnamon . taste maple caramel nutmeg cinnamon and a hoppy pumpkin aftertaste . an odd cola vibe is unfortunately prominent too . mouthfeel medium body and carbonation . notes that wonderful smell gave me high hopes for this one . i just ca n t get past that cola taste though . otherwise it would have been a nice easy going rendition of a winter warmer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance this stuff is black . . no light shines through at all . as a toffee colored head with little staying power and practically no lcae . aroma smells a lot like coffee grounds from a quality roasted coffe . some roasted malt . no hops or malt sweetness at all . taste dark and roasty with hints of charocol . good level of bitterness . little malt sweetness or flavoring hops . has a really nice after taste . got something going on on the back of the tounge mouthfeel body is just a tad thin for a stout . the carbonation is okay . lingers in the mouth and palate which contributes to that fine after taste . drinkability if you re a stout drinker give this stuff a try . it s not fantastic but a worthy effort .,taste,0.8,1
i dunno what the problem is but i ve been noticing more inconsistency with the year round releases from deschutes . this is a good example of what i m talking about . pours orange good lacing . smell nothing coming across beyond some mild herbalness . for how hoppy the taste can be it does n t come across in the aroma . the taste can be all over the place . sometimes it is a delightful astringent bitterness with ample diverse hop quality . other times it fades quickly is replaced with an almost wood and tobacco maybe they slipped in some oaked tobacco barrels to age it in denigration of the beer hence why it suffers in my rating on the last two categories . maybe these guys are blending not so good batches .,taste,0.8,1
a urine . seriously it looks like a glass of urine . it leaves a decent lacing on the glass but yeah so does urine . s ever strain the water out of a can of corn . it s like a shot of that dumped into a gallon of distilled water . t what taste . seriously there s nothing . at least with tap water i taste flouride and metal . know how the marlboro man welcomes you to flavor country . this beer gets you kicked the hell out into like delaware . this is the dane cook of light beers . m frothy and unpleasant like a worn out whore . alka seltzerish . d if drinkability is characteristic of a beer s ease of consumption sho nuff . if i was struck blind and asked someone for a glass of water they could fool me with this . thought i might accuse them of having peed in my glass .,taste,0.2,0
poured vigorously into a large tulip . xi has a large khaki head that sits upon a brown opaque body of liquid . chocolate and the signature stone aroma wafts into the air . smells like a vintage double bastard with a dark malt presence . flavor is extremely mellow . hops are pretty much absent from flavor but causes a slight bitterness at the back of the palate leaving an astringent finish . age has tamed this beer completely . slight burnt sugar and sweetness . i never had this fresh but if the recipe is exactly the same as sublimely self righteous ale then this is just a rusted hollow shell of it s former self . i had an or month old ssr first batch and that seemed to be the proper amount of time if you want to age it . dark malts had a stronger presence and the hops have only partially faded enough to be in perfect balance . this beer is still drinkable . alcohol is more prevalent since the beer is so unpronounced now . carbonation is lively i could tell immediately from the loud hiss as i opened the bottle . definitely past its prime though .,taste,0.4,0
had this at c est what in toronto . opaque brown in colour with little head . the smell is not too evident but slightly acidic and cheesy . the taste is of sour cheese but subdued . i have had some sour tasting beer so far but this one tasted mild for its style . in fact the taste is watered down i believe so that it can be more drinkable . it does have a complex flavour of cheese wine vinegar and malt . i presume it will be decent to be served with fish and chips . the drinkability deserves a because i enjoyed the whole pint despite my friend across from me telling me its bad and the waiter telling me that no one else liked it .,taste,0.8,1
a nice average dark amber color with no head by the time it got to the table . very little aroma mostly sweet spice scent . taste is overwhelmingly cinnamon . cinnamon cinnamon and more cinnamon . this is beer . tastes like walking into one of those horrible scented candle stores . i have never had anything from glb that i did n t love at first sip . until today . since when does christmas cinnamon . i kept drinking it thinking i was missing something but i just could n t taste anything but that overwhelming fake cinnamon . nasty cinnamon aftertaste . could n t finish it .,taste,0.3,0
wow i have n t killed a soldier in awhile . this one definitely went down the drain after four sips . thank god it was free . pours a pale yellow . smells crisp light and sweet to its credit i guess . tastes awful like theres nothing but adjuncts and sugar . very grainy . thin mouthfeel high carbonation . if it were cold and stayed cold i could probably finish it but this is basically re labeled bud light to me .,taste,0.2,0
thanks to kbanks for doing his taste of new england lif and sending me this bottle as part of the prize . best by date is and this bottle says it is session in our barrel series . pours very dark brown with complete opacity . a two finger light tan head is generated that retains pretty well leaves spotty lace and dissipates to a half finger cap that is very pretty . nose is of dark chocolate and lightly toasted malt . it smells a bit grainy and the only oysterish scent i get initially is some salt at the very end . a thin coffee appears near the start as the beer warms along with some brine . taste is of that light chocolate and coffee from the nose at the start but those are tempered by some roasted approaching charred malts that pair with a saltiness that is understated but definitely present . i do n t get an over the top oysterish taste ever but a little bit of mineral character in the finish is another sign of their use . i wish there was more oyster but as it is it s very subtle and well blended into the taste . mouthfeel is pleasantly carbonated and the body is fluid but not thin . good medium body for the style and a nice dry finish with a lingering coffee salt flavor that is nice without being too strong . drinkability is aided by that along with the low abv and well balanced use of all flavors . definitely could have a couple bombers of this at one time without it getting unpleasant .,taste,0.9,1
a sunny day on campus quiet sneaks of a bottle while the kids rage about budget cuts . someone hits the fire alarms building by building a forced walkout . we make our way to the roof and watch the dougfir sway in the sun . this beer is confused like those kids in the square . it s yeasty dark smells like a barnyard and hoppier that a yakima bootlick . it needs to grow up and see the world . balance may come it may cut its hair and take out those piercings hide the tattoos and wear a sweater vest . it may but i doubt it . unlike those kids standing on red bricks this beer wont last . it will leave a taste though a pleasant one upon my palate quiet memories of youthful transgressions and silly ideas . thank you brewdog stone and all you little hippy gals .,taste,0.4,0
came out in a pils glass . . a clear dark orange tinted red . zero head . smell like an unhopped amber with a little pie spice . taste just a little toasted caramel not really any pumpkin but a ton of pie spices . mouthfeel lighter bodied slightly gritty dryness midsip when the spices hit . not impressed .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber picked up at an exxon station of all places . pretty uninspiring appearance . average . the smell has a wonderful biscuit caramel body to it . the taste lacks the necessary hop character to balance out what seems like a big alcohol presence . i was surprised at the . abv . it s a great beer to pair with food .,taste,0.7,1
bottled aged six months until i could n t take its presence in my closet any longer . a black ichor with a monsterous head that lingers down to an extremely dense frothy brown cappachino foam with a decent ring of lacing left on the sides . s malty . molasses black patent malt chocolate and a lot of alcohol . t boozy . a bit of sickenly sweet smoky chocolate that is accompanied by a medicinal fusel alcohol . the aftertaste is medicinal alcohol and burnt sugar . rather cloying in fact the only reason it is not oppressively cloying is because the searing effect from the fusel alcohol fumes . m thick smooth drying from alcohol a tad gummy in the mouth as well let s not forget the hard liquor esque alcohol burn on the finish . d this is there is no way this could be considered as a drinkable beer . i am already a bit drunk and i have half the bottle to go . it is n t pleasant really . it also is n t an enjoyable experience . i had this once before and thought it was pretty awful . i gave this sometime to cool its head but to no effect . the only way i will try this again is if offered and even then only then if the bottle has been sitting for a couple years perhaps decades although frankly i do n t see how age could help this brew . definitely not worth the money .,taste,0.2,0
one of the strangest beers i ve seen . it literally pours as thick as motor oil an obscene amount of body to this beer . once the head dies down minutes later the beer is spectacular . the viscous mouthfeel actually helps this beer standout . its sweet but not cloying balanced by a slight tartness and roasted grilled fruit character . a bit of dark roasted bitter chocolate and red wine oak like spice balance it out and compliment the heavy mouthfeel . surprisingly delicious .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle with no date . a pours golden bright and slightly hazy . great white head of three fingers lasts really well . get a good amount of carbonation off the bottom of the glass . s i really get a pine resin aroma in the nose . a good amount of hop profile but not an overwhelmingly fresh nose . t m still get the sticky resin and pine profile in the taste . not an overly bitter beer but still very hop forward . a good amount of malt makes its way into the mouth maybe not the freshest of bottles . great body is a bit thicker than i expected . d good beer with a different approach than i thought . good pine notes and hop profile make this a beer to try . however i would not run out and get this one all the time .,taste,0.9,1
here s a local favourite brick s something of an institution in waterloo even if they get slagged on this site they deserve a fair bit of respect for opening up the craft brewing market in ontario even if some say they ve since lost their way . they ve got main beers waterloo dark and the brands of their jr brickman series . of these i like their pilsner best and i m no fan of their amber here s their middle offering the honey red no complaints in the looks department translucent reddish copper small off white head . smells decent rich maltiness honey with some bitter fruity and vegetabley hints . feels fairly thin on the tongue roasted malt flavours some herbal hops you do n t notice much honey at first but in the aftertaste it hits you . the aftertaste is kind of cloying something about the honey taste seems inauthentic but it would n t stop me from drinking more . overall a decent brew there s flashes of excellence in the taste but the brick folks do n t manage to take it all the way .,taste,0.8,1
endo . i have n t seen that out in the public since snoop and dr. dre were droppin . hey this is n t that kind of endo purchased as a single from sam s blue light in raleigh after hearing the front desk dude tell me several times that not only is this the best cbc offering but this is quite possibly the best ipa in the world . a oz . brown bottle with some interesting labeling but no born on or freshness dating . pretty initial pour into my glb pint glass with a clear deep dark bronze colored brew and a tan head . it dissipated quickly . like the other brews that i received while in nc it had little to no carbonation within the brew and very limited lacing . aroma was a faint malt laden with some metallic hops . a mishmash of flavors . the bitterness is there but the hops seem to have left the party . the malt bounces between blah papery to sticky lingering . the initial rush of flavor had no staying power falling apart halfway through . mouthfeel was light to medium and had less body and carbonation than one would have expected . drinkable . i did n t finish the pint glass . this very rarely happens . mind you this was after a degree softball game with no liquids and i was looking for a good brew . i wo n t be going back to this one just like the other endo .,taste,0.4,0
brett aged golden monkey . . . sign me up . appearance poured from a growler that was picked up by hophead for his epic tasting . thanks again . upon popping the swing top growler there was absolutely no pop or hiss coming from the growler that was filled that day from a counter pressure machine . this kind of scared me right off the start but as we continued on it poured the ever so famous bight sunny golden yellow like the regular golden monkey . there is absolutely no head or bubbles here pours very still like wine . the viscosity seems to be medium and not overly heavy or thin . smell wow amazing . very bright bretty lacto funk going on . sour but not acidic lemon skins belgian yeast cloves slight bananas a little bit barnyard esq and hay aromas . this makes up for the lack of carbonation . taste mmm . just like the old golden monkey but with a whole new funky twist . very tart like fresh cranberries and just a slight amount of acidity . the middle is loaded with bananas and is creamy tasting like a smoothie . citrus grapefruits and everything pleasant about a sour beer here . yeasty with some spices thrown in . but sadly very very very flat . . drinkability man i really would have loved to give this a higher rating but its very flat and needs carbonation to really give that prickly feeling across your tongue . the flavors are great and this was a good beer to sour and do some experimenting much better than wild devil . victory gets a a for effort but falls short in the execution .,taste,0.8,1
this pours out to be a little cloudy like belgian style wheat ales and golden in color . slightly lucid . smells fruity and sweet when poured . belgian style with hints of coriander and nutmeg . not too flavorful . very alcoholic . smooth and spicy . local nj brew .,taste,0.8,1
notes from my most recent try a hazy cloudy orange reddish colors some laceing but does not last s honey grapey like wine some spice t tangy from the grapes and honey some spice notes and tartness again from teh grapes m syrupy tangy alot going on . dry d grape as teh main flavor of a beer is not my favorite this is an interesting beer and worth trying but not one to have all the time . very complex .,taste,0.8,1
. floz bottle poured int le chouffe snifter . . . is the best before date . biere de fermentation haute i would agree . a pours a hazy medium dark amber and when held up to the light it makes a beautiful full amber colour . head is minimal sinking quite fast after a one finger head forms . not unappealing but the body could be a bit brighter in general and the head could last much longer . s real malty and boozy . opening notes are a slight fruity maltiness . top notes are is of apricot brandy and booze soaked figs or raisins followed by malts . middle notes are a slightly spicy alcohol presence almost like the spice from a spiced rum . no discernible bottom notes probably just more malts . this is a pretty good smelling beer but nothing special . the fruit aspect is a big turn on and if they could pump that and the spicy alcohol presence up it would be much improved . t for all the misgivings that i have the taste of the beer if excelent . the alcohol knows just where to be at just the right times . the intial taste is of malty booze some white raisins mixed in with the ever growing alcohol presence . the booze gets much more dominant as i hold it in my mouth . the booze taste like it was made of fruits maybe apples but not like a hard cider . quite lovely . the alcohol does n t overwhelm though as it is inherently attached to this fruity aspect and is again buffered by the malts . a masterful blending of some abv . the finish is an almost even blend of the malts making a strong comeback and te alcohol which gives itself as a nice burning sensation . there is also a good burst from the hops really bitter as it reaches the back of the palate right before swallowing . the after taste is sweet malts with a touch of brown sugar . the hops are also there but not as noticeable as that absolute blast of hops during the finish . this is an excellent tasting beer it really knows how to make use of the alcohol . mf d the only problem is that the brew is too thick . this is a natural side effect of having so much alcohol . the body is full while it should be a medium full at most the higher fullness being attributed to an increase in carbonation which is acceptable . the beer however does not gain fullness from extra carbonation which is quite well proportioned for a full body beer . the body itself is making it the beer full which is not a good thing . the drinkability is then going to suffer for this style as it should be lighter and more bubbly easier to go down . the alcohol is also a detriment to a degree one too many of these guys will put you in the nut house .,taste,0.9,1
a nice red gold pours with an one finger head that dissapates quickly leaving a nice lace . s okay smell can smell the different hops almost a sweet smell to it . t good taste . definative orange taste to it with a finishing taste of lemons . m good mouthfeel not too much bite but enough . good balance between weight and bite . d decent drinkablity not as sour or bitter as some ipas which lends to a bit better drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
dark dark brown beer with no head at all . smells of alcohol with some chocolate . taste is bold . heavy malts come through with flavors of chocolate coffee brown liquor wrapped all up in a high sweetness lick your lips after a few sips . like candy . this beer is the definition of full body . its thick as syrup . my glass even feels heavier and this beer will warm you up in a hurry . the alcohol is n t completely masked but just enough to add flavor . do n t think i would want to drink more than one . unless i had the next day off of work .,taste,0.9,1
arrrr matie . poured golden yellowish with a nice white head that did n t last that long . i did n t know this was a tripple but if you guys say so i am sure you re right . the alcohol is hidden well . abv . i am getting wheat light citrus and some sweet fruit flavors . pretty good beer . though i would not want to drink more than one in a sitting .,taste,0.8,1
purchased at bubbles in gladstone mo as part of a mix and match sixe so i got it for a buck . it was only today when i noticed it was marked best by april . only off by a month plus if it s a drain pour i m only out a buck . poured into my honey brown beer god pint glass . color is a dark ruby red . nice frothy head about two fingers . it took about minutes for it to receed . leaving a sticky lace on the glass . smell is n t much but i can detect a slight hint of cinnimon . taste up front is a mellow chocolate malt . a bit of orange peel bitterness towards the end and finishes with a little spiciness . the cinnimon andds to the warmth . medium body light on the carbonation . kind of a dirt aftertaste i think that s from the cinnimon . i think this would have a bit higher drinkability in the winter . right now in may it s already almost degrees . it does come off as a bit of a holiday sweet . i ll try this again in season .,taste,0.8,1
bottling this barleywine is dominated by it s nugget bettering hops . this initial taste is complex malty and rich . the finishing and dry hops cascade and centennial are well balanced . aftertaste is extremely bitter and hoppy and stays with you too long . far too bitter for my taste . maybe the batch i have needs additional aging or maybe i just do n t care for that much hop flavor . the bitterness is overpowering and should be toned down . mouthfeel is better than average and the quality ingredients shine through . chimay is in a slightly different style trappist ale but is widely available and might be a better choice for those interested in getting started with higher gravity brews . i am a big fan of sierra nevada beers but they were a little to aggressive in this brew . if you are a hophead or a barleywine fan give it a shot but for many people it will leave a taste in your mouth resembling bile .,taste,0.3,0
pours a wonderful deep orange color into a snifter . smells of grapefruit and brown sugar up front pine and lemon rind at the end . taste is quite sweet brownsugar and hops up front with a boozy middle and a mildly bitter end . mouthfeel has noticeable but not at all unpleasant alcohol warming with a definitive syrupy character but both are well balanced making this quite nice to drink . it is easy to drink given its alcohol content but i would tend to shy away from any more than at once and is a bit of a stretch .,taste,1.0,1
this is a nicely copper colored beer with a nice lace . it was poured into a oz pilsner glass . it has a citrus nose with a nice hint of hops . the taste is not very biter an intial sweet malty character with a lighter hoppy finish . i would not consider this the hoppiest os apa s but i can sure see why it has won some medals . it is rounded very well and quite drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours a very pale watery yellow with what initially appears to be a large soapy head but quickly disapates to an unappetizing film . smell is pretty faint hard to tell if there s any beer in my glass . and it unfortunately tastes like it smells i.e . hard to tell that i m drinking beer and not befouled water . if you concentrate you may notice a hint of acid or lemon or something . but its soon gone . if you vigorously swish the beer around in your mouth it will foam a bit so i guess that helps . the good thing is if you like to drink a lot of beers in one sitting you can probably drink about a thousand of these without becoming inebriated . but why . i think the best way to describe this beer is selzer . you know the unsugared but slightly flavored kind . just a little bitter just a little flavor and a bunch of suds in your mouth . perhaps the least flavor i ve ever tasted in a beer and would probably rank below several brands of selzer water .,taste,0.2,0
served on tap at northampton brewery . dark ruby red in color with an outstanding appearance.great head with long lasting carbonation.very hoppy aroma and taste.alcohol finish along with some bitterness.fruity candy taste almost like bubblegum.well crafted and well balanced.mouthfeel is a bit harsh towards the end.tons of lacing.served in a rapscallion logo brandy snifter .,taste,0.9,1
a dark almost black . looks thick . a small amount of tan head . s roasted malt sweet bourbon coffee t flavor bomb of bourbon vanilla undertones roasted malt in between coffee and dark chocolate . very well balanced for such an extreme stout . m thick almost liquer like . it makes this one a sipper which with flavors like these it should be d hard to rate the drinkability of a beer you really should have one of . i guess on one hand i can really only drink one a night . on the other i would drink one every night if the budget allowed . worth the hype and the price .,taste,1.0,1
got lucky on this one . we happened to stop in two days after they tapped it . appearance crystal clear which was surprising because usually the tea bagged mango breaks up a little more . a good head that actually stuck around longer than i thought it would . aprox . two fingers . smell mango right up front . pine citrus apple . . mango was very nice and not too overpowering . taste amazing . one of the most interesting and still appealing ipa s that i have ever had . the mango was put on display beautifully while still keeping the back of the beer solid and balanced . mouthfeel smooth which is n t necessarily what i look for in this style . i little bit of a bite for the hops at the end but not as much as i would like . drinkability extremely drinkable because of a combination of great taste great smell and low bitterness . i could definitely sip back on a few of these . overall very very good . most beers that try to highlight one particular item fall short for me . this beer stayed balanced while still presenting the mango well,taste,1.0,1
pours a nice amber in color . there was no head to speak of . taste is decent amount of hops but they were a tad bit subdued . all the flavor seemed a bit muted and reserved . easy drinking and went down real smooth just not a standout beer . disappointing in the head and hop bite . good clean mouthfeel . drinkable but not very enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
i m the first one to review this . how very exciting . anyway there is a peglegged pirate on the label with his trusty bird saying argh . . poured a deep straw color with a bit of copper . a bit dark for a pils . it has a pretty strong fresh bread smell and a good bit of fruity esters and floral sweetness . taste is pretty strong of alcohol which is n t surprising given that this is a pils . the alcohol comes and goes so it does n t dominate the beer but you also never forget its there . there is a lot more sweetness in this than in other pilsners i have had the sweetness really comes out in the aftertaste which is slightly dry . it almost has an amber lager flavor to it with a big dose of floral flavors . the hops really are n t a major factor they provide a complimentary flavor rather than being the centerpiece of the beer . this is really a unique pils . overall this is a very interesting take on the pilsner . the alcohol warms the belly for sure . i definitely would n t call this a summer pils but it tastes pretty good on a fall night . i d love to try this on tap sometime .,taste,0.8,1
i picked up a bottle of this local favorite today . walt wit is a belgian style white ale brewed with grapefruit peel and chamomile . no freshness date but it is probably fine . i poured it into a pint glass . walt wit pours out a hazy yellow topped by a decent white head . this is darker than true belgian whites but the head sits firmly and stays put for a good long while . tight head and active carbonation . there is a beautiful and delicate bouquet . smells just like grapefruit and chamomile . notes of lemon drops . no hop aroma . i have mixed feelings about the taste . up front it is pretty similar to the aroma . grapefruit citrus and subtle spices mix with eachother in a wonderful way but towards the swallow the beer loses this delicate nature and becomes a bready malt forward beer that does n t have as much finesse . the flavor is light and subtly spiced . the soft chamomile flavor in the aftertaste is quite pleasant . still this remains too malty at the end . medium bodied fat carbonation . i think it could use finer carbonation or more spritzy . the body of the beer is alright but it might not be yeasty grainy enough for my taste . a little too clean in the mouthfeel here . the drinkability is quite good here since the abv is low at . and the beer is interesting enough to no get bored with it quickly . i m not sure that i would buy a case but i know that i like it a lot more than some of the other american interpretations of the belgian witbier .,taste,0.6,1
poured a light amber color with a small amount of head that quickly faded leaving a very nice lace on the glass . well balanced hop notes and a medium bodied mouthfeel . a faint fruity nose is present . very refreshing . . . this is a highly drinkable beer .,taste,1.0,1
solid thick unflinchingly ebony espresso darkish brown with a frail head the color and texture of parchment . massively inviting nose is heavy on prunes molasses and smoke and if i m not mistake there is a distinct sea breeze to this beer calling to mind wakame or yes oysters . sleek and focused on the palate with a strong coffee flavor and edge of vinous pruney fruitiness and lots of burnt sugar . the dry but medium body suits the robust yet restrained flavor well . there is no oyster flavor as far as i can tell but this would be delicious to pair with them . good stuff overall an excellent savory stout that would probably work well with a lot of different food .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a cl bottle into an oversized wine glass probably around f appearance . deep reddish brown good clarity single layer of bubbles on top but not really any head . aroma . fruity cherries some woody earthy notes very sweet smelling pretty vinegary . the sweet vinegary smell quickly overwhelms the other aromas and after tasting just reminds one of sweetened vomit . taste . nice cherry and winey with a little vanilla oak flavor and some yoghurty lactic acidity . then vinegar and aspartame saccharine something nasty that leaves a coating that is at first cloyingly sweet becoming bitter . mouthfeel . dry but not thin due to excelent carbonation artificial sweetner coats the mouth and lingers . drinkability . this would be a very drinkable sour beer if not for the cloying artificial sweetness . maybe a little too acetic but its hard to tell . i would have given it a much better rating if it had not been so cloying and sweet . pretty much undrinkable .,taste,0.2,0
thanks to mrkanable for this sweetass extra a pours a slightly transparent brown with no head whatsoever with a hard pour . really it just looks flat s some caramel but mostly sugary with a hint of strawberry . there are some hops present but the strawberry fruitiness is the most prevelent note and was too perfumy t i was really worried about this one because of the look and smell but this is one of the better tasting english style ipas i have had . there is a mild sweetness with some graham cracker breadiness followed but a nice clean floral hop note with a crisp bitter finish . m the body has a nice creamy consistency . i would have liked there to be a bit more carbonation in the feel though d again i was really worried but very much enjoyed this one in the end . it is asthetically flawed but drinkwise hits all the right spots,taste,0.9,1
this really nice saison was poured from an unlabeled bottle at our beer club holiday party over the weekend . the bottle had a hand written label on it . hazy yellow color with a healthy two fingers of white foam . smells and taste is mild for a saison but there is a pleasant spiciness to it . medium bodied with moderate carbonation . very tasty stuff . delicious and quite drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
babayaga pours a deep black and is topped by a thick fluffy creamy brown head that slowly fades to an eighth inch thick layer . the aroma is reserved but pleasant . roasted malts come out on swirling but on sitting the sweet notes of chocolate and fruit are most evident . sweet chocolate flavors upfront serve as a the backbone of this beer lasting throughout but are elaborated upon from start to finish . a mild fruitiness appears in the center and the chocolate morphs into a roasted dark chocolate flavor in the finish . this beer is full bodied smooth creamy and nicely carbonated . i though that this was a very good stout though perhaps slightly on the sweet side .,taste,0.9,1
a after purchase i flipped read over the pack and noticed this beer s affiliated with anheuser bush which is why it looks smells and tastes alot like its american non rice cousins . bright golden with a loose white head seems to have better retention than than the others . s sweet grains corn and some noble hops still smells diluted and raw . t taste is just as expected pale barley and a touch of hops similar to busch rice is n t noticeable in any aspect of the beer i suppose the amount used was only sufficient enough to call it a rice lager . mf thin and fizzy overall but compared to other macros it has a juicier body . d not quite what i expected i wanted something to go with my oriental take out . maybe this is why people in japan drink budweiser . do they . but nonetheless it scored in the d zone for being like barley flavored water . bonsai .,taste,0.4,0
i hesitate leaving a bad mark in the stout category but to be honest this one did not suit me the least bit . i could not finish the entire bottle but learned enough from the first glass to decide not to buy this one for myself again . first off the bottle s label was just mesmerizing i picked up the bottle immediately when i saw it at the liquor store and a devilish grin came into fruition as i read the beer s name and the word stout . i saved it for a special occasion my return from a th rotation in iraq and shared it with guests along with stone irs old raputin and an assortment of other stouts and porters . appearance it looked like your typical beautiful stout dark brown that gets darker in the snifter and nice thick tan head . smell nice . toasted malts chocolate coffee . i was duped by what i thought was a milk stout s lactose smell . taste the smile i had from the expectation quickly turned into a shocking look of who the hell pissed in my beer . . it had a very strong sourness that i was not prepared for or wanted in my beer . i m sure some will love it but spoiled milk off of a dirty dish rag is what comes to my mind . mouthfeel it was a medium to light body if i remember correctly but the taste destroyed any possibility of enjoyment once it hits the palate . drinkability i could not finish the bottle even with several friends giving it a try and will not buy again unless i want to start a cool label collection .,taste,0.3,0
a nice cloudy gold with a thick cream colored head s this smells great . it smells of banana and some funk . some belgian spice but mostly funky banana . good strength t comes in with a malty and faint taste of banana and some funk . its a faint taste followed by a plastic bitterness . the after taste is some pale belgian malts with a hint of funk . not a terrible taste but not impressive for any style . m light creamy carbonation with a watery finish o the appearance and smell got me so excited but i was let down by the taste . its very subtle something i find uncommon in good belgian styles . its definitely good and unique in its own way though . its also more easy drinking that most belgian ales of its abv .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
saw the ingredient list for this beer on bell s website . i ve got to say i m impressed but i would n t want this to become a trend . pretty complex flavor based on all of the various dark and roasted malts in the grain bill . malt is the main player here but there is a nice resiny hops backbone tying it all together . pours a dark mahogany with a tint of garnet red when held to the light . i taste a lot of smoke candied apple burnt caramel and a tinge of piney resin . the is a roasted ancho chili in the finish . this one you have to sip and savor to really appreciate . it was n t until i opened the third one that i got it . taking a couple down to the basement to age right now .,taste,0.8,1
a dark tan head formed and quickly left on the pour . opaque and very nice . dark brown on the edges . aroma is good . malty with a touch of alcohol and cinnamon . nice enough roasted aroma . some chocolate . chocolatey in taste and a bit chalky on the mouthfeel . excellent flavor . dry and smooth . but seemingly a tad thin . still the roasted malty chocolatey flavor wins over .,taste,1.0,1
deep chocolate brown dark caramel head devolves to fine lacing . head coats side of glass but not as sticky as your average stout . roast hops brown sugar aromas . on tasting roasted chocolate malt oats espresso coffee medium bitterness tempered in the middle with some caramel sweetness and a dry faintly chocolate lightly bitter finish . medium body for a stout but crisp . i really like this very full flavor erring on the side of bitter better than too sweet . overall very enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
pours like any other nitro gorgeous . i always love the way the beer dances as it layers out . it looks almost like cream until the nitro rises leaving a nice strong amber hue . the head is rich and everpresent . smells of butterscotch and malt perhaps a bit nutty . hops are present slightly earthy . i certainly need this on tap because all i really taste is aluminium . it is malty and the flavor might be compared to malt liquor were it not for the touch of bitterness . it is a bitterness that i really feel does n t come from hops because i ca n t detect much of the hops flavorwise . feels soft and creamy . thanks widget . the drinkability is certainly high . i could pound five of these but i would n t . drinkability is a marketing slogan for bud light thus not an indication of a good beer .,taste,0.4,0
i was up north and the pickings are very slim that way . so i stoped at a store and found this i was impressed i found this type of a beer up there . but when i got to drinking i was so disappointed the color was good but the smell and taste was just horrible,taste,0.3,0
simply put this beer sucks and because its from the new foreign beer company ab it sucks even more i m a girl and i really did not like this beer . it is a wine cooler wannabe . it truly does have a bad after tatse and frankly suprised that it is even in the stores . my best friend s husband and i drink beer from all over the world and almost gave up the pleasure after trying this beer .,taste,0.2,0
my bottle of north coast s old stock ale is a vintage . poured a clear deep mahogany ruby with a very thin head of tan lace . smell is an intense deep sweet malty aroma some caramel with a good fuggles hop kick to balance rum like alcohol in the nose very nice . taste is rich and tongue coating sweet chewy malty goodness bit of coffee and raisin balaced with a fair amount of hop character . mouthfeel is chewy and slightly viscous . wow im very impressed . a awsome old ale the alcohol has a very pleasant effect to the senses and brain . a rich strong and tasty treat . i will be buying some more to cellar and more to drink .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this into an oversized wine glass it did not have much head compared to others . the color is nice bright clear gold . nose is spicy with hints of malt and grain . taste is very nice with spice and fruit like apples and apricots hints of malt and hops with an overall sweet character . the mouth feel is not carbonated enough . this is and the head along with a rather weak nose dropped the score somewhat . otherwise i like the taste of this beer and it is easy to drink .,taste,0.9,1
this gets an a for effort an a for accomplishment and a c for price . notes according to their website this is fermented with date sugar light candi sugar dark candi sugar and light golden molasses the malts and hops used are not specified . during the three wtf . refermentation stages it is fermented with an unspecified candi sugar . this bottle is labeled batch which my sources tell me was bottled in may . i bought it in september kept it at room temperature between and degrees until two weeks ago then i put it in the fridge . served in a chimay chalice . allagash four ale pours a murky nut brown color topped by a two finger offwhite head . i generally do not expect quads to have great head retention but this does . there is n t much in the way of stick or lacing but the foam itself sits there for a good deal longer than the norm for this style . this can probably be attributed to a very active carbonation . the beer smells appetizing enough . i m getting sugar sweet and caramel y malt belgian yeast plums and some spice . there s a slight hint of some light fruit as well perhaps apples . this beer tastes almost stupidly complex . everything i mentioned above caramel sugar yeast plums spice apples it s all there in varying degrees . these flavors are joined by esters a modest boozy warmth a second helping of plums and . .hops . yes you read that right a belgian quad where you can actually taste the hops . they re subtle but they re there . the beer finishes with a second dose of caramel malt and it s a long finish . mouthfeel is just right for the style smooth and a bit warm but neither chewy nor thin . crazy good drinkability . the only thing holding this back is its steep . a bottle price tag . i m taking a point off the drinkability score for that reason . from a production and manufacturing perspective i m sure the price is justifiable . i mean most beers are fermented once quite a few are fermented twice but nobody ferments a beer four times . that alone probably justifies the price from the brewers point of view but as good as this is it is n t good enough for me to buy it again without getting a steep pay raise .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . a clear amber color with moderate off white lacing . s biscuity nose with earthy undertones . t roasted malt flavors with mild hop profile . lacking the hops i would expect from an amber ale . m lightly carbonated and smooth to the taste . not a lot going on with this beer . d probably the best thing going for it . no pronounced flavors or aromas to offend the senses . though not an overly impressive beer it was quite drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to jason for opening the bottle . a reddish orange with a big white head good retention and nice lacing . s pronounced cherry aroma . lightly spicy with restrained alcohol and some grape . faint oak . cinnamon . t cherry juice with a lower moderate sweetness . there s a little oak as well as some grape notes . mostly lactic needs acidity or something . finishes a bit simple . m light body with upper moderate carbonation . sticky and dry mouthfeel . overall nice aroma but a somewhat simple flavor that seems lacking .,taste,0.6,1
from the bottle into a normal pint glass but there s no ahead my fault on the pour . not doing so hot on those . still this stout is opaque black . first wiff is oak . and i do n t get more than that . tastes of a very dark chocolate charred malts and coffee . it s hoppy for a stout but i do n t mind it fits well with the burnt flavor . bitter real bitter and it lingers . a tough beer . more carbonation than i expected but that s okay . it s harsh but not off putting . drinkable despite how bitter it is . i could handle a few of these i think .,taste,0.8,1
ounce bottle from the troegs sampler into a pint glass . the beer pours out a pale yellow slightly hazy and graced with the expected rocky foam of a wheat beer . the aroma is slightly spicy with wheat coming to the fore . the flavor is pretty predictable for an american wheat which is unfortunate a lot of clean wheat flavors but not much more . light bodied and refreshing . this is the weakest link in the troegs sampler lineup not bad . just not up to par with the other .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into an oversized wine glass . color is a vibrant yellow orange with some carbonation . a small head quickly retreated leaving a patchy head leaving almost no lace . smell is a fruity hop blast with alcohol ethers intensifying the over all smell . taste is fuit blend really seems to be tropical like in nature . piney hops are there too along with the alcohol . full yet dry mouthfeel . you have to stay with these once you start the palate is crushed . the minute is a strong beer best suited for a bottle or two at a time .,taste,1.0,1
stopped into the comet in northside tonight hoping to taste some pumpking but they were already out decided to try this instead . definitely a good choice poured from the tap into a tulip glass . appearance very dark chocolate brown black with a short thick frothy tan head that only holds through the first sip . not much lacing to speak of . smell smell is a good mild coffee smell not bitter nor roasted and very appetizing . a slight sweetness can be detected but again not overwhelming . smell completely fades as the head quickly disappears . taste mouthfeel the taste is strong and direct at first full on coffee flavor . very light bitterness with slight alcohol aftertaste with good carbonation lending a very slight creaminess . detect a slight caramel flavor from the malts but coffee is definitely the focal point . throughout drinking it does n t have as much depth or body as i expected from the first taste it seemed to fade really quickly perhaps as the carbonation wore off . the initial creaminess completely disappears and the beer has more of a clear light mouthfeel . drinkability goes down very smoothly even as the carbonation dissipated . the alcohol is n t overpresent or overpowering making it really easy to drink .,taste,0.7,1
smoked goodness . this being my first smoked beer i found it be a delight to the senses . it pours sparkling dark copper with a yellowish brown creamy head it s smell and taste that made me crave smoked bratwurst but it s not too overwhelming . when it hits your mouth you are immediately hit with this great smoked flavor which slowly settles into a malty mellowed aftertaste . definitely a dinner beer . as far as drink ability goes more than one equals major gas .,taste,0.9,1
a one off brewed to celebrate the dam s th anniversary hence the name . as i sat down at the bar my server tiffany who remembered me from my last few visits mentioned that their new impy stout was on tap despite that fact that it was n t on their big board of beers . not great advertising it was on the beer menu so i was thankful for the tip . as i would expect from the dam this was to be a mild and tasty brew . it comes midnight black with a long lasting tan head and has a resinous port like bouquet . the dam brewers have chosen for a sweeter interpretation of an ris than i would have expected it is a nice counterpoint to the dry bitter ten fidy that oskar blues has been touting around colorado lately and though the sweetness overpowers some of the beer s more bitter complex flavors this finishes as an easy drinking . medium bodied ris . but make no mistake this is a true imperial stout from start to finish and i appreciate how well the brewers have managed to showcase the raisiny chocolate flavors in this beer . a solid brew to commemorate ten great years of brewing in summit county . drunk with their other current seasonal the raspberry porter makes the dam a must visit hot spot in the coming weeks .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into my trusty mug a a nice clear copper with a thick off white head . leaves a little bit of lacing down the glass . s smells like a straightforward ale a bit of a herbal spicy hop there but certainly smells more like a malty beer than a hoppy one . t malty up front quite bready . the hops try to splash through but the malts override . a slight honey light brown sugar sweetness comes in but turns a bit metallic on the finish . darn it was really nice up to that darn metallic finish . m crisp carbonation rather dry on the finish for a malty beer but that darn metallic flavor lingers on the palette . o it d be a solid a or b but that funky metallic flavor really gets me .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the brewery pub . dark gold copper with a very slight haze and thin white head . pleasant light spicy nose with a hint of fruitiness and little malt . distinct peppery flavour with some malt sweetness and fruit . also there s a hint of bubblegum hiding in there . finishes with a combination of light spiciness and sweetness . medium body and decent texture .,taste,0.9,1
a clear pale and watery . foamy head . s weak . kinda corny . t real weak . why bother . what little taste there is taste like corn not beer . m watery . no character at all . kinda fizzy . d everyone else says that drinkability is the only strong suit in a domestic macro . i do n t even find this stuff very drinkable . i always end up feeling crummy especially the next day do they put laxative in this stuff . . overall seriously why bother . i m not just being mean . if your just trying to get hammered drink a few shots or something . maybe drink one of those flavored malt beverages at least it has some flavor .,taste,0.3,0
pours a crystal clear copper golden with a fluffy eggshell off white head . lots of lace . nose dominated by hops passionfruit fresh cut grass pine . hops throughout with apricot and citrus hitting first then a more herbal taste in the middle and end . despite all the hops surprisingly balanced with a nice malt presence in the middle . astringent clingy body leads to long bitter hop aftertaste . definently more of an apa on steriods than an english pale . label claims different hops in this and i actually believe it .,taste,1.0,1
schaefer frezzing cold is not bad at all . it pours nice with a helthy head . the body was thin and clear . the color was yellow with a almost piss tone to it . it tasteed crisp and clean with no aftertaste . not really a bad beer butt you have to drink it ice cold,taste,0.4,0
great red orange colour with a thick off white head . decent head retention with the foam dissipating to a thin film . smooth caramel malts on the nose with a spicy noticeable wood note . almost get a hint of maple . slightly fruity . rich and rounded malt with lots of little spice and fruit notes playing all around . the oak comes through nicely and in balance . medium body with moderate carbonation is quite suitable . a lovely little beer with lots of malty oaky goodness .,taste,0.9,1
poured a dark ruby color with a perfect head . nice and foamy then disappearing to show some great lacing . smell is fruity cherries on the nose . yeast and alcohol evident in the aroma . loads of dark fruit . maybe plum and cherries . candy sweetness upfront then well balanced with some great malty goodness .,taste,0.9,1
really excited to see this beer at my local bottle shop . poured into a snifter from a oz bottle . this beer pours an incredibly seductive clear light brown with a lot of amber red tones . a small head arrives upon pour but dissipates into nothing rather quickly . no lacing . the smell is a little bit more subdued then i d prefer . my first whiff discovers a clouded oak scent followed by a syrupy caramel half full nose . a little bit of grass and some slight alcohol as well . the taste is so smooth it tastes like there is zero carbonation in this beer . the lack of carbonation shows how prevalent the malt backing is here . tons of caramel and row . on the end hints of lemon an astringent bitterness mixed with minimal oak and alcohol . as bad as that last sentence sounds it works for me . thanks sam .,taste,0.9,1
the first thing to notice is this beer pours a dark orange much darker than most saisons . head is cream colored and thick rising above crystal clear orange beer . the first taste is much less tart than you might expect from a brettanomyces beer instead you taste ripe cherries and dark musty plant matter like a pile of fallen leaves or wet bark . there is also a bit of the bandaid brettanomyces flavor but it s not nearly as pungent as a box of the real bandages more like a hint of plastic funkiness . the wild flavors are supported by just a twang of acetic acid . the saccharomyces have not delivered the usual earthy and peppery flavors of a saison though there are plenty of fruit esters and a hint of spiciness . the malts are thick and caramelly with hints of dark caramels and a solid body of medium sweet caramel flavors . like a good saison this beer finishes sufficiently dry a feat considering the sweet caramel and thick body . perhaps the brettanomyces has contributed significantly to the effect of the dry finish . the alcohols are present and noticeable in every sip but not so fusely to be unenjoyable . you could n t classify this beer as dangerously strong because nobody will have illusions about the beer s strength . but the strong alcohol flavors and the bizarre brettanomyces flavors certainly go together to make the effect of a big rambunctious beer meant to be enjoyed on its own or maybe with a spicy cajun seafood dish . not a bad beer to showcase brettanomyces either . you could try saison imperiale alongside orval and a dry lambic to get a feel for the range of flavors that genus of yeast is capable of .,taste,0.9,1
this is a very . interesting beer . it s been a love it or hate it amongst people i know that have tried it . the usual criticsism is that it looks like beer but it s not beer . because of it s blackness contrasted with it s sweet herbal flavor . i usually characterize it as a root beer crossed with a dark lager . it s popular among people that like other flavored beers and root beer fans . not at all like anything you ve ever tried before it s amazonian heritage is unique . the herbal taste is off putting to some but if you are feeling adventurous give it a try . mouthfeel is very thin which i suppose is an asset in tropical countries . it s very drinkable due to it s sweetness and thinness . i could n t imagine drinking more than a six pack a week though .,taste,0.7,1
i boughrt a oz bottle of southern hemisphere harvest fresh hop ale at enoteca . . poured into a pint glass . pours a rich gold color and is slightly hazy . creamy foamy white head is resilient and breaks down in ridges and valleys . curtains of lace line the glass . smell is a sweet pine scent with some citrus aroma . taste is a sweet bready flavor up front with a citrus flavor grapefruit and orange with more sweet dough on the finish and a mild bitter aftertaste . excellent flavor . mouthfeel is full bodied . slighlty cloying but well carbonated . very drinkable if not sessionable . not an everyday beer but a very drinkable special selection .,taste,1.0,1
i noticed that my bottle from apr . has an abv listing of . after the cork exploded across the room a very tart aroma started to climb out of the bottle . i let it sit for a while . the pour produced a hazy yellow golden colored brew with millions of bubbles rushing to the top to make a massive covering of white foam that left lace trickling down the sides of the glass as i drank . the nose is extremely tart with blasts of lemons and oranges . sweet apples move in from the backround for a bit with a little sweetness . there is a lot of acidity . after adding a bit more to the glass a nice balancing presence of grains added to the nose . it started to sweeten a bit with noticable berry aromas . the flavor is initially filled with a very tart acidic citrus flavor . it then shows off a nice grainy flavor almost wheaty with some toasty notes . this was not expected but proved to be a very nice addition . sweeter flavors come through before the finish and it is starting to dry out now . a viney flavor and dry grapes join me at the finish to add to the astounding complexity of this beer . aftertaste is a bit toasty with a lot of bready flavor . a few burps come up reuniting me with the tart flavor . the body is as big as it could be for the style . carbonation is huge and even a bit too much at first . my tongue is tingling for a few seconds after i am finished with a swallow . it then waters from the tartness and the anticipation of another sip . the drinkability is also excellent . i am really taking it sip by sip to sit back and enjoy this one and i am not looking forward to the end . this was my first oude geuze and i think i started off on the right page . this is a marvelous beer .,taste,1.0,1
pretty interesting item from the b b . this is a vintage offering that i d assume was related to the gabf . there s also a vintage lambic version of the yule fuel that was also made available for the season . this one arrives in the typical b b goblet . it s a dark brown color with reddish brown highlights . not a whole lot of head but a small white sheen is on the top . smell is definitely that of a lambic . acidic citrus vinegar yeast and sour cherries . the taste of this beer reminds me a lot of a kriek version of the duchesse de bourgogne . if you took that brew and made it a little more sour and tossed in some cherries this is what you d have . okay maybe not exactly but that beer came to mind a lot with this one . it has a more acidic traditional lambic flavor but the brown sugar and balsamic flavors really jump out . like many of the b b s offerings this one packs a ton of flavor . i m not sure why but they re also kind of sticky too . for a cool night it s perfect . for a session on a warm fall afternoon you might look elsewhere . i like this one . it s a lot more authentic that i thought it would be and it s not as sweet as you might think . if you crossed cantillon kriek and the duchesse you d likely have something like this beer . i think the belgians might be proud of this item .,taste,0.9,1
vivacious pour yellow to orange and bubbly with a soapy yet thick head on top . aroma strikes me off guard with a big fruity pink wine blast where butter is expected . somewhat floral as well with a strawberry and a kiwi taking st and nd in the fruit lottery . flavor is bizarre and unique. very messy in terms of architecture . begins with a nice alcohol soaked piece of leather a bit of buttered popcorn . continues to explode with apples strawberries and an out of control rubbing alcohol sting . something moldy in here as well somewhat grassy in the finish . in the benefit of this beer it eclipses beers like prophecy in its ability to manipulate the tripel into a different monster . on the negative side it is a complete mess and needs time . this beer will mellow over time into something nice. like a fruit liqueur . for now something interesting to sip and ponder. give it a few years it will be great . this is like the tech stock that requires faith and quick thinking. buy it now and you will be rich in beer come .,taste,0.8,1
pours a pale golden yellow color with minimal white head on it . smell is of corn with a somewhat skunky kind of aroma . taste is sweet and some what grainy . i can taste some of the corn that i found in the smell too . a little sweet honey is found at the end of the sips too . moutfeeling is light and refreshing .,taste,0.4,0
i have never had a low alcohol beer . so as i prepare to drink and review my first one the option of reviewing it as a low alcohol beer in other words in comparison with others of the style is n t an option . reviewing it as beer does n t seem fair either . therefore i have decided to review two such offerings in a comparison tasting . by reviewing the current this one side by side with the current warsteiner premium fresh i hope to find out what makes a beer of this style good or at least palatable . enough introductory nonsense on with the show . lucent golden amber that appears darker than most light beers and is several shades darker than its competitor . the head is a fine thing indeed eggshell in color with plenty of stickiness and a characterful texture that would make beer of any style proud . there s quite a bit of chunky lace on the glass that looks as if it wo n t be washed away easily . this one has nothing to be ashamed about so far . clausthaler premium has the clear advantage when it comes to the nose . there s a pleasant bright fresh grain citrusy aroma emanating from the glass that trounces anything currently being brewed by the big and most euro pale lagers . this really is high quality stuff alcohol or not . taste is where these two really suffer . this one looks and smells good but that s where the party ends . maybe alcohol really does make an important critical it seems contribution to the flavor of any given beer . it s hard to put into words but it tastes fake as if the brewers tried to pass it off as beer without using any of the usual ingredients . there s very little grain flavor and the bright slightly citric character of the aroma is long gone . the finish is a little vegetal and lingers longer than i would like . the body is light beer light and the mouthfeel matches the flavor in being overly flat . clausthaler premium needs something badly and that something is alcohol . but then it would cease being what it is and what s the point in that . well . if this is the low alcohol beer on the planet then this is a style that has a looong way to go . i would n t think it would be that hard to brew a decent beer with low or no alcohol but then my brewing knowledge would fit comfortably on the head of a pin . edge to clausthaler premium for whatever that s worth .,taste,0.3,0
poured out black as night from oz bottle with best buy date of aug . i also see a next to the date . does this mean . intentionally poured a little rough so it had good head . who does n t enjoy that . beautiful copper colors in the foamy head . i did not appreciate any powerful aromas but certainly traces of chocolate smells were there . perhaps i ve some sinus congestion from the cleveland winter . for a beer with a . alcohol content i do n t really feel or taste it it s there but it s subtle . i can taste hops in the background but it takes a backseat to other flavors not sure what they are . chocolate coffee . there s something mildly sweet in here . surprisingly it does not feel thinned out because of the high alcohol content . overall another excellent beer from the boys at victory brewing .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle served at approximately degrees to start vintage most likely a pours a dark brown with a tan head with good retention for a barleywine very well carbonated nice to look at in a brandy snifter . s very dark dark fruits and figs very malty in the smell witha nice piney hop attack . t a very hoppy barleywine your hit with a bunch of piney hop resin in the initial blast of flavour followed by a dark malt character full of dark fruits raisins and figs some molasses brown sugar and toffee . a touch of alcohol flavour is in there as well . m slick sticky oily and resiny but with some smoothness in the end from the alcohol content . d not bad for a barleywine though it did take me over hours to finish the whole bottle one of the better american barleywines that i have had . as an aside at one point it felt like i was drinking a weaker version of sam adams triple bock the malt sort of has that feel if you know what i mean . overall a very good barleywine from green flash i enjoyed it .,taste,0.9,1
cloudy light brown caramel in the glass looks inviting . nose is a little sudued but has some fruity slightly sweet notes . good mouthfeel a little plain in the flaour stakes but finishes ok with some mild hoppiness and bitterness . needs a bit more omph to be really interesting . had the pale ale last night and for once probably showed better than the red label .,taste,0.4,0
the late s and early s seems to have been an oddly faddish time for macro brews almost as many new beers disappeared shortly after they were introduced . a bs bud dry like millers red dog is one of the unlikely survivors . i have only seen bud dry for sale in glamorous worcester ma by the can in packs for . the above pictured bottle may or may not be a vintage piece but in fact the hilarious late s label itself is still unchanged and thats a pity because it is none too pretty . it is a very pale imitation of the classic budweiser design with a lot of italicized swoopiness added on to make the can look as though it has been shot out of a gun . the overall look is more appropriate to a trendy soft drink or gents shave cream rather than beer . the beer itself looks just fine particularly if youre used to the look of regular bud because parked side by side its pretty much impossible to tell them apart visually . same clear pale cheery gold brightness . the scent is also very similar a very light beer smell with an herbal overlay not at all unpleasant . the flavor is similar as well but here the differences are easier to detect . both have a light maltiness but bud dry has an even lighter hop top note and as its name suggests is drier . the flash of juiciness you get in bud is alas absent here but in its place is a straight rice note ending with an immaculate finish . the bud texture is still there though lively but not overdone making for practically limitless potability . all the other buds in a bs lineup are a fairly stiff for a pack making bud dry a welcome relief to the rumpole budget one wonders why they didnt market it as busch dry . no matter one can get much of the bud goodness here and save almost a quarter to boot . some may even prefer the leaner taste that comes with the leaner price . a b is coy about the abv for this unlike for regular bud where its right on the label it might not be a full but id be surprised if it were any slower than buschs . . on the whole a nice find for those who like budweiser but cant quite make a regular habit of spending the full amount for the original .,taste,0.6,1
a this beer poured into a pint glass was a nice dark amber brown with an off white head about . fingers thick . s this beer has a big malty nose bigger than the abv would suggest . some nice spicy notes to complement the malt . t a good solid bock malty and bready but with enough hop bitterness and other spiciness from the malt to make it a balanced beer . m i thought this beer was a little thin and not as mouth coating as i would have expected based on the style and the nose . d overall a good beer that i could have a couple of while hanging out or watching a game . sidenote paired very very well with a schnitzel sandwich and potato pancakes,taste,0.8,1
bomber picked up at bevmo la mesa . pours an orange reddish color . this brew has a huge aroma . sweetness hops citrus in large quantities . quite hoppy . sweet citrus flavor interesting . very flavorful and enjoyable . another great beer at a great price .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark dark viscous black with a small rocky head that is almost as dark as the beer . smells of burned coffee and toasted malt with a bit of earthy hop notes as well . tastes much like it smells predominantly of black malt and coffee . towards the finish there is a very slight taste of alcohol that merges nicely into a bitter hop flavor . even better right after the hops come in i could detect a chocolatey flavor that just made the taste experience even better . mouth feel standard imperial stout fare medium carbonation with a full chewy body . drinkability is about medium but i could drink a lot of this stuff just because it tastes so damn good . an outstanding impy stout from the great divide .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy light orange with a very small green tint i think nice frothy white head top millimeter or two stick around . smells of sour malt with the tart and tang of a peach . reminds me a little bit of how fruit snacks smell you know like shark bites or something . has a very deep malt character similar to some bocks . that flavor lingers throughout the whole experience which is quite drawn out . once the molasses malt flavor subsides a little rotten fleshy fruit flavor is apparent towards the back of the tongue . very rich . prosaic mouth feel . i like this brew not something i would have all the time but i believe it to be quite good . i wouldnt mind pounding some of these babies to help with a cold winter trek somewhere the alcohol would sure help .,taste,0.8,1
into my corsendonk glass goes the mortal sin . pours a gorgeous black with a tall tan head that fills half the tulip and slowly reduces to a spotty covering of the dense dark beer . the lacing is pronounced and generous . if you like coffee you re halfway through the smell already . lush roasty notes and a good chunk of milky chocolate comprise most of the nose there s something here that reminds me of hot chocolate made with whole milk just like mom used to make . along with a little hash bitterness to go with the alcohol sting . a bit one dimensional but enjoyable nonetheless . the taste is where this really shines let it warm and you ll be well rewarded . deep and rich coffee mocha bitterness blends with sweet smooth malts and milk chocolate to create a full chewy heavy beer that goes down easy in spite of itself . the roasted coffee bean flavor lingers on the palate and the only downside is a hint of unwelcome astringency . the hops are restrained but present and add another layer of complexity to the bitterness on display here . leaves me with a feeling like i ve just chowed down on a handful of chocolate espresso beans . mouthfeel is thick and well carbonated smooth and full . goes down pretty easy especially as it warms . finishes bittersweet and long and makes your breath smell like coffee . you could fool your girl in a pinch if you stumbled home with this on your breath . this is pretty good drinking but just how much coffee beer can one down anyway . i m nearing the end of my ounce bottle and am fairly satisfied . peche mortel is a fine coffee stout but i question its position on the best of ba list . it s certainly not in my top brews . but it s tasty and hard to find fault with . i do n t often crave coffee stouts but if this hits my state at a bottle the price is right for such a delightful well made brew . recommended just do n t commit any grievous sin to get it .,taste,0.9,1
this beer s namesake is not just any dragon deer fish ox lion hybrid but japan s most powerful and peaceful beast . with that in mind its time to drink some rice beer . a bright brassy gold bubbly with a fair head that quickly dissipates . average macro lager looks . s the abyss a void space nothingness non existence . this beer has achieved zen in terms of aroma . obviously that is not a good thing . t it tastes pretty good poured out of this oz . can to be honest . i do not like it on draft . generally non descript flavor mostly populated by impressions of clean malt and dryness and bitterness . m sharp like the teeth of a dragon the antlers of a deer the gills of a fish and the claws of a lion . i am sure this is what was intended for the mouthfeel . i say why shun the ox . d it is on the better side for macro beer but certainly not anything to be excited about . passable not desirable .,taste,0.7,1
pours a crystal clear plae yellow color with barely any foam from a hard pour . aroma is very dry and bready slightly herbal . there s something there that i ca n t put my finger on maybe it s the rice but it s something i ve never smelled in a beer before . weird . is this beer . this is water with some white bread soaking in it . it incredibly light bodied with barely any flavor in it . i thought kokanee was the lightest beer i ve ever had but this has surpassed it . are all chinese beers this awful . if so i never want another one .,taste,0.2,0
from bottle to pint a solid rich orange brown . one finger head dissipates rather quickly but leaves prominent lacing . aroma un remarkable . i m not picking much up here . mostly malt with some hint of straw hops . either i m congested or there really is n t much to go on . taste is a bit surprising given aroma noted above . palete met with a sharp cheddar cheese like assault of bitter hops and weak malt background . bitter flavor lingers quite well . virtually no hint of any citrus like many in its class said citrus might balance well with the sharp bitterness of the hops . mouthfeel is okay seems a bit over carbonated . drinkibility is adequate . overall i m not finding much to this ipa beyond the sharp bitterness . definitely is lacking an eclectic hoppy pine citrus or malty mix any of which would provide a pleasant backbone to balance the rather mundane hop flavor . although i like bitter hops there is n t much else here .,taste,0.7,1
pours an amber color with one finger of fluffy head that fades with minimal lacing . the aroma is a mix of nutty and green hops and sweet grain adjunct . the taste starts out pretty thin but then builds into a creamy strangely sweet end . its a bit on the flat side which exasperates the sweetness which almost reminds me of honey . finish is slightly lingering will some mild bitterness coming through and the body is medium . the bottle does a good job of describing this one it says beer unique taste around the top and i d have to agree .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle into widemouth glass . pours with a very short white head over a nearly opaque amber to brown body . aromas are on the sweet side with banana apples and sweet spices . flavors come through much differently with lots of hop forward qualities . mostly pineapple with some banana sweetness . not quite as much yeasty funk as i might expect from the style . mouthfeel is very nice with a zesty carbonation that holds back the alcoholic sugar sweetness . especially considering the very affordable pricetag this one is a great gateway into belgin ipas for someone who does n t wish to spend on a of houblon chouffe or on a small piraat .,taste,0.6,1
a very light no head out of the bottle . s bitter and almost skunky . t very biting at first but it is n t too bad . has a refreshing yet not much flavor taste . m bubbly and does n t leave too bad an aftertaste . d there is n t too much flavor and like most beers of its ilk i ca n t drink too many of them . good for the style . non flavorful lager i.e . polish bud .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap in a snifter a pours a light orange and mango colored body rich head with massive bubbles very frothy s sugary sweet with hop undertones funky yeast t tropical fruity flavor wet hay and brett flavors sour white grapes and apple cores m very light clean and crisp dry on the palate o solid effort great mild choice when trying to get familiar with the style,taste,0.9,1
a pours an extremely dark brown with amber tints when held up to the light . it has about a in thick foamy tan head that retains well . this one can certainly win some contests in appearance . s the aroma is very substantial . it smells almost like a stout more than a strong ale . of course that matches the stout like appearance . the alcohol and dark fruit tones also add to the aroma . t wow . this one reminds me of both a barleywine and a stout at the same time . it is nice and thick body with hints of a coffee flavor like some stouts . it also has the strong alcohol flavor of a barleywine . this is truly like no other beer i have had . m a full bodied brew with just the right amount of spicing and carbonation to stimulate the mouth . d as good as all the parts of this one are it is definitely far from being a session beer . the spicing alcohol level and strong flavor make this one a sipper .,taste,0.9,1
on cask at rattle n hum nyc golden clear typical ipa appearance except . no head lacing or bubbles . flat . very citrusy nose . oranges grapefruit . blast of fresh hops . hop flavor rises tall above hop bitterness . orange and strawberries . this is one juicy ipa . again completely flat . i knew it was a problem the instant i saw them fill the glass . this was very unfortunate considering the caliber of this ipa . i can tell this ipa would be right up there with the best of them rr odell stone if carbonated properly . i have to rate the sculpin i had not the sculpin i wish i could have had .,taste,0.9,1
very impressed with lancaster s milk stout . pours a nice dark color . smells sweet with nice barley tones . taste is rich and very smooth for a stout . very easy drinking stout . more than is easily doable . perfect for a cold winter evening by the fire .,taste,0.9,1
poured light golden with a decent white head . good lacing . smell was clean and just a tad hoppy . the flavor was smooth maybe a little light but i had it after a stout and a bitter so my buds may have been off . light hop flavors . mouthfeel was smooth . a good drinking session beer with mellow flavor and no off flavors .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a can vigorously when it looked like there would be no head . this resuilted in a two finger head luxurious at that that gradually faded to good lacing . it s a beautiful purplish brown very dark with a light tan head . perfect score here . smells of plum spice toast . taste is the same . wonderful . mouthfeel is full perfect amount of carbonation . this beer is filling . that s not a bad thing . two beers is enough . proof it ai n t the can that makes beer taste bad this canned beer is truly good beer . buy it in spite of the can i d have tried this a long time ago if it was bottled .,taste,0.9,1
had this excellent beer on tap during max s x mas in july the other night . i foolishly purchased a oz . glass when a oz . pour clearly would have been more then enough . this beer pours a dark brooding black color with impressive coffee color foam . lacing is quite good and there is excellent head retention . one gets chocolate and coffee a lot of coffee on the nose with a hint of vanilla . the nose is impressive but it s not overpowering and does n t really prepare you for the flavor . on the palate this beer has a fabulous coffee espresso flavor with hints of vanilla and chocolate . the beer comes across as big and powerful on the palate and is quite full bodied . the alcohol is noticeable and quite warming and i remember thinking this one will put some glide in your stride . there is even a hint of chicory on the mid palate and the beer has a good long finish . there is some bracing bitterness dryness in the fnish which keeps this beer from becoming altogether tiring to drink . the abv . is certainly noticeable but not quite what i would call obtrusive but it s a close thing . as the beer sits in the glass i pick up some nuttiness and sherry as well . this beer is complex and quite impressive . a little bit of this beer goes a long way and there s no doubt that it s probably best drunk and appreciated in the winter time . this will defnitely keep you going on a cold winter night in baltimore . impressive .,taste,1.0,1
glass weizen glass from kronenbourg temp cellared approx degrees corked and caged ml bottle pours a dark peach color . nice creamy white head that starts about a finger and a half and rests as a layer with minimal lacing . smells of toffee malted bananas . very sweet and malty . slight floral notes . tastes of malted bananas . surprise . slight floral and citrus flavors . a touch of honey . feels wonderfully smooth and creamy . lots of tiny little bubbles dancing on your tongue and gums . overall nice and light . not too rich . very drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
i thought this ipa was very unusual due to its orange color and orangey flavor but quite good and different than the other ipas i ve had lately . i would definitely recommend it . i had this on draft at roman s in milwaukee . it poured a rather bright and hazy orange color and smelled rather piney to me rather than the more typical citrus aroma i ve become accustomed to in my favorite ipas . flavor was truly unique it was very orangey like an orange cream soda but still very beer y . quite good . mouthfeel was pretty thick and sticky as i d expect from a big ipa .,taste,0.9,1
i picked this up from the marked down cart at bestway today not knowing what to expect from this beer i was pleasantly surprised.poured into a tulip glass more of a dark brown than black a fluffy one finger slight off white head atop that settled into a creamy mass leaving two rings of broken lace behind.lighter cocoa aromas with some metallic iron the roast comes thru more as it warms a little.flavors are very much like a dry stout up front unsweetened chocolate dark roast and char make up the initial flavors a decent fruitiness comes in late rounding it out very well.very nice for a smaller stout much more complex than expected .,taste,0.9,1
poured this into a snifter and head was bubbling crazy . i ve never seen a brew that fizzes and pops like a soda this one was more than that . the head had no retention at all the carbonation was too active . other than that it looked decent with the deep brown and a hint of gold . there was hardly any lacing left on the top . this tastes quite good with a complexity of spices and maltiness . was n t able to leave the beer sit and enjoy the flavors the reasoning i will explain below . drinkability and mouthfeel were downright awful . because of the intense carbonation i could n t get a good profile of the taste . it was like the beer was screaming at me while it was in my mouth . it s too bad because i think this could have been a great overall beer . maybe i got an infected bottle i might pick up another one to see if it is the same . if it is different i will be re reviewing this .,taste,0.8,1
this is one of my favourite offerings from magic hat . this should be a year round release although they would probably have to re name it . consumed days after recommended received via trade w skunkhuffer . appearance medium gold w head poured into pint glass . smell does not smell like typical lager mild hop aroma w citrus undertones taste delicious . leads with tart hops with an undercurrent of toasted malt . finish s clean with an mild hoppy aftertaste . mouthfeel goes down smooth and even . drinkability this beer would go well with beef and would be great for a night of cards . not thick enough for a cold night and not right for the beach . wish i drank this in the fall as intended .,taste,1.0,1
i apologize but not sure where this one came from due to a flood of recent acquisitions . i appreciate the offer for sure . brew pours a rich coffee brown and develops a soft fluffy tan fead of about cm . aroma is rich with chocolate and some bourbon coming through . gives the alcohol nose a little push too . this is a nice build up beer and bourbon my two favorites . very smooth creamy texture pretty thick and small yet prickly carbonation . flavor is robust and malty some woodent qualities mixed with coffee and bourbon notes for sure . a little bit of alcohol comes through and warms my throat all the way to my belly . the beer is definitely a sipper as it is very robust . very tasty and a beer that has the required umph . for a cold winter evening . still really dig it on this humid summer nite . get it if you see it .,taste,1.0,1
not my favorite but a great pumpkin ale . my favorite is from shock top from elysian style pumpkin ale body light to medium tasting notes a very drinkable pumpkin alebrewed with seven and a half pounds of pumpkin per barrel and spiced in conditioning with ginger cinnamon nutmeg cloves and allspice . malts pale munich crystal hops lightly bittered with magnum special both roasted and raw pumpkin seeds are in the mash with pumpkin added to the mash kettle and fermenter . abv . ibu availability fall seasonal bbl kegs oz bottles,taste,0.6,1
got it from my friends fridge within freshness date . this beer has definately been overrated by the earlier reviewers . smell is a floral and strong bit over the top . not exceedingly carbonated . taste is too too strong offensively so masks the high abv but at the cost of making each sip an effort . maybe just not to my taste . i would n t drink another if it were free . tasted like a classy version of crown lager which i hate . maybe it is just not to my taste .,taste,0.3,0
celebrating not getting a job . appearance very deep ruby red color . looks almost black with a pink hue . a very small ring of bubbles off a vigorous pour . i d prefer a little more sign of carbonation but it s not a flat mess which is a relief . smell immediate upon opening the bottle . lots of barnyard funk and a definite hint of vinegar . super stinky with a nice dash of cherry . like old wine . sour apples and pears definitely . yummy is the correct word . taste wow a ton going on . there is a lot of strong cherry like cough syrup . also the vanilla comes in pretty strong . mouth puckering tartness very sour lots of sour apple . the vinegar is very noticeable . definite currants as well . not a lot of booze . mouthfeel too fucking flat . ugh . it simply needs more carbonation as it sits too flat . too much like drinking cough syrup . not totally flat but a lack of the nice tingling bubbles that would really take it some place else . drinkability very solid on the taste and no hint of the . however the lack of bubbles makes it a little hard to stomach . this is a very nice beer with lots of good things going on . unfortunately the lack of carbonation is a problem . i m reminded of consecration which has a wonderful prickly carbonation and this beer could use some of that . i m not going to bother ripping lost abbey on this account i m just a little bummed because otherwise it s a really nice beer .,taste,0.9,1
th review on ba bottle to pint oz bottle thanks cosmohophead for the gift . app a dark brown with not very much head and not much for swirl marks either . smell a nice oaky boozy with hints of dark fruits raisin fig some light vanilla and the bourbon of course . taste i get the use of the scotch ale . this does not drink like a beer . such a fine and superb taste . i really enjoyed it . mouth a bit less than a full mouthfeel with a nice low carb to give a nice beer . drink i have one . i want more .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy gold in color with a nice white head . only a little lacing . s biscuity malts blend excellently with some fruity esters and floral hops . i could totally sit sniffin this one for a long while . t m balanced hop and malt flavors . slick and light bodied . crisp flavors . i d like the flavors to be a little more bold they are n t bad they just seem a bit feeble . nice carbonation enhances the crisp character . d i feel that this is a pretty sessionable beer low abv and crisp flavors . really did love the nose too .,taste,0.6,1
served on draught into a . l stein at brauerei spezial in bamberg germany . cost was . euro . reviewed from notes . the menu displayed an abv of . . a pours a two finger head of nice cream good thickness and poor retention . it s hard to judge the colour in the stein but it s certainly dark . sm bacon and roast . a mild strength aroma . t very baconey smokey and roasted . the finish is a bit like an ash tray an effect that is not present in other rauchbiers i ve tried esp . schenkerla . very full flavour . nice complexity and balance excepting the finish . mf nice coarseness and wetness . smooth enough to keep the beer refreshing . matches the flavours of the body perfectly . dr low abv and good pricing but limited drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
from notes pours a dark cloudy chestnut amber color with golden orange edges and a thin foamy yellowish off white head . spicy aroma with hints of peppermint anise an cinnamon as well as some light fruit notes faint hops herb and alcohol . medium bodied with a nice mix of fruit spice malt and alcohol warmth . light and dark fruit notes especially cherry balance out the silky chocolate malt flavors . spicy with hints of cinnamon pepper peppermint nut and candy sugar . alcohol warmth in the finish .,taste,0.9,1
served out of a cl bottle into an oversized red wine glass . a light golden honey it poured with a thick white head which slowly died to a medium lace with constant bubbles running up the center . later as i poured more even while trying to decant solid yeasty globs flew into the glass . s earthy mild hops with a strong sweet bread aroma . in addition there is a mild fruit smell . maybe grapefruit . t musty sweet bread with a crisp rustic twang of bitterness . again there is a mild fruit character haunting the effect but i ca n t place my finger on it . m clean and frothy while a bit of it laces your mouth . d this is a very drinkable beer . i d almost say it s sessionable . overall the taste is a little too mild for me . this almost comes off as a saison .,taste,0.6,1
i had this at the brand s new home the hops haven brew haus in sheboygan . this is about as good an american lager as i ve ever found . effervescent on the tounge a nice light straw color and taste . hops give a slight spicy edge almost tangy . i have n t found many brewpubs with a good light lager but this one is worth finding the brewmaster told me one reason he left port washington is that the bar owners could n t keep the lines in shape ruining the beer betwen brewing and serving .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into my duvel tulip glass . a pours a cloudy carmel brown with a light tan ring of bubbles forming around the edges . s bourbon fruit carmel and oak . smells nice . t strong boozy bourbon with a woody finish . so hot it is hard to find the nice flavors hidden underneath . d big alcohol burn decent carbonation not sure why i did n t get a head . o hot . good flavors but this one needs time to mellow .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass oz sample . huge thanks to kapra for breaking this out of dld eve . . a pitch black color with creamy medium brown head . decent retention and decent lacing . . s lots of roasted barley sweet chocolate sweet creamed coffee and a touch of alcohol . . t slightly burnt roasted barley sweet chocolate and slight bitterness from burntness . the flavor does n t wow but as alcstradamus said it s a good blueprint of an ris . . m excellent . cramy and sticky with a heavier medium body . if you ever needed a reason to drink this beer the mouthfeel would be it . . d tasty brew but nothing special in terms of taste . the mouthfeel is amazing and makes me want to seek out my own bottle .,taste,0.7,1
a unique odd extremely lemony quite refreshing hefe lite . a partly cloudy lemonade yellow with a tight pure white fairly persistent one finger head . s grapefruit lemon spices and in the best possible way soap . a very light pleasant smell . t a repeat of the nose with a bready malt underneath . the lemon is quite strong like a concentrate which is somewhat of a negative . some hefeweizen type bubblegum peppery flavors surface . m pleasant carbonation and good viscosity d easy to throw back and perfect for a hot day .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz . bottle . the beer poured a light copper forming a white inch head . light rings of lace along the glass . the aroma is mostly of malts with a hint of alcohol . not too complex . the taste is thick malts along with a slight amount of hop sweetness and a hint of alcohol . a very interesting flavor . medium to thick mouthfeel . enjoyable ale but the abv . of will keep this out the session range .,taste,0.8,1
aromas remind me of a more coffee centric original guinness . it has the typical black malt bitterness with a hint of chocolate malt sweetness . the taste reminds me exactly of an imperial double guinness almost like the doubled the mash bill . nice combination of dry and roasted malts . it s bitter up front with loads of darker patent malts . it s goes down smooth and dry with a touch of chocolate malt sweetness . it s richer than the original but it hides the alcohol warmth well . the mouthfeel is fine . it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation . this is a damn fine stout . i love the original guinness this one is also good . not better or worse just different yet the same . definitely good finish a four pack of this easily .,taste,0.9,1
i tried this a long time ago and remembered liking it . so i thought i would try it again . i love coffee i love beer esp . porters . what could go wrong . pours a beautiful nearly opaque black with a tan head that quickly disappears . the smell is glorious . lovely malts chocolate sweetbread . . taste is another beast . yes there is sweet malt here but its overwhelmed by bad flavors . burnt coffee not in a good way burnt bisquits burnt everything . i like porters but something is really wrong here . there is a odd chemical astringent taste and it s overwhelming . halfway through i have to eat some saltines just to continue . something is out of whack here . the mouthfeel is actually good a medium body with good carbonation . it improves slightly as it warms but this is not the beer i remember . rogue is a good brewery and one that i respect so i can only assume that i simply got a bad batch . i ll have to review this again some other time .,taste,0.3,0
i m perhaps a tad biased in favor of this one there being so few florida beers and me being a florida native . with that in mind as objectively as possible i say this tastes like watered down corona . it comes in a straw golden color perhaps a shade or two lighter than the usual light pilsner . nose is n t much to write home about just sorta vaguely malty unimpressive scent . the taste is remarkably watery but with a definate citric tilt . hoping to find something interesting to do with this brew i shoved a fairly good sized slice of lime in it . i d highly recommend this the watery aspects of the beer just make the lime come out that much more strongly . all in all one of the more drinkable light beers i ve found . not impressive but not too bad either .,taste,0.4,0
no head aroma lacing or flavor to speak of . i literally could not finish the beer . normally i can drink this beer but the past couple of months i have been drinking more micro brews so this now tastes horrible compared to the latter . this was served at a party so i did n t have much choice .,taste,0.3,0
pours a beautiful dark amber color with a tan head that dissipates . solid lacing and a nice yeasty smell with hints of urine . yes urine . flavor is powerful . nice yeasty flavors reminiscent of european doubles but the flavor is totally and completely overshadowed by overriding bitterness and lingering alcohol . overall the beer has okay flavor it s not bad by any means but it is not a very well balanced beer . the bitterness consistently dominates the nuance of the malt and hops . i d say this should be at the end of your tasting session to keep from thrashing your taste buds .,taste,0.4,0
a typical light beer from molson s . filled with tonnes and tonnes of preservatives probably the last time i will every have this beer . anywayz it s a piss yellow colour with a heavy head and over carbonated body for a light . if it were n t for the carbonation i would have though that i was drinking water . sure you can drink a few more of these but would you really want to after one i say one is more thatn enough .,taste,0.4,0
pours a hazy light golden color with a thin white head . very good hoppy aromas . floral and slightly citrus smells . taste is clean and very hoppy in a sweet and earthy way . not as much citrus pine note in taste lots of hearty hops and almost fruit like malt backgrounds . very easy drinking double . highly enjoyable but not something completely unexpectant from the style .,taste,0.9,1
cloudy copper in color thin head that s been reduced to a thin ring of foam around the outside of the glass already . smell s heavy of a spice that i ca n t quite put my finger on but i want to say nutmeg . strong enough that i ca n t smell anything else in it . a little too overpowering imho . taste hints at the nutmeg and some other pumpkin pie associated spices . mouthfeel is like carbonated water though or a pop that s set out long enough that all the ice has melted . way too thin and a bit too bubbly . it tastes alright but the overpowering smell and far underpowered feel make this one a no go for me . pretty drinkable but not something i plan to drink much of .,taste,0.6,1
small tan head that fades immediately . aroma of chocolaty mocha and alcohol . taste is almost sickly sweet like drinking chocolate syrup . i am impressed that they hid the alcohol as well as they did despite being a large flavor component . almost chewy . if you want to drink this beer expect it to take an hour or so .,taste,0.3,0
a pale yellow with a small head that settles too nothing . average lacing . s smells like sweetness and hops . t for what it is it has decent taste but always packs that heineken skunk in the green bottle . m good carbonation . it goes down easy . d i used to drink this stuff a lot before i started exploring what beer really has to offer . i often still go back to this as a staple beer to drink with friends that have n t experienced anything but the macro giants . i m kind of interested in buying a mini keg of this to see if it really does taste any different than the green bottles .,taste,0.6,1
c cant tell how clear it is because it is blackkkk h very dark black n espresso forward hints of sweet creme and sugary roasted malt call me crazy yes i know most of you do already but i get pepperoncini all up in the nose . now i can pull the espresso out and maybe it is just the bitterness of the coffee but i get pepperoncini . regardless i was excited about this beer as i have only been able to try several of the shorts beers . thanks to eviltwin for sharing this with me . ok the taste of the beer is straight black olive . i love black olives but damn.not in beer . there is a strong salty mid palate flavor that is throwing the whole flavor profile off . that mixed with a strong espresso back end brought me back to the day of eating black olives from the can . nothing like putting the pitted black olives on your fingers so you have olive fingers and then eating them off . hey dont judge me.i know you did it too . . overall this is an interested black olive beer .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle with another of anchor s lovely osa labels . pours a flat brown with no head . aroma is almost unpleasant in its combination of spruce and spices . tasting is much more pleasant than the aroma . its nearly like drinking ginger bread despite its nearly watery presence in the mouth . the spruce pine addition gives it a slight tang . it finishes easily and would have made an excellent stocking stuffer . thanks again to weefishheads for sharing this .,taste,0.9,1
got this in a oz . bottle . warning on the back says it will ruin your ability to enjoy other lesser beers . this is true at least for a day or so . appearance the beer is a deep golden color distinct from the more yellowish color that is far more common to beers . the head is small and thick which is typical of stone breweries . smell smell is amazing . very strong hoppy flavor but also a faint sweet smell that balances it out . taste you have to like double ipa if not you will not like the taste . if you do like what it is trying to do the taste is pulled off perfectly . the hops are ridiculously strong but of excellent quality and are actually balanced out though the beer claims not to be balanced by sweet malty flavor and maybe even some fruit . the beer is thick . the extra alcohol is hard to detect does n t present itself as part of the taste . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is very good but the hops do have a fierce bite so it does n t get a or . drinkability this beer s only downfall . it is drinkable in that you want to drink more but you ca n t drink it very quick y or down it too fast . not really a refreshing beer but it does go down smoothly despite the strong taste . not the kind of beer to get if you re going to pound a few but if you want to enjoy a great beer get this .,taste,1.0,1
i remember the days of not knowing anything about beers and just grabbing a few of these bad boys . i have to say though that they did the job and was the perfect sit back and get wasted beer . now that i have grown up and realized what good beer is this beer just doesnt do it for me anymore . the appearance is basic and boring the smell is like your basic junk beer nothing reall there . the taste is actually better than bmc imo so i gave it a . the beer made me very burppy and was just unpleasant . overall this is just one of those beers you drink at a party when you only have dollars in your pocket .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pale golden straw color hazy . lots of carbonation . head looks really thick bright white color . aroma very crisp and clean aroma . a little light i could some some clean malts and citrus hops . taste body body is very crisp clean and refreshing . flavor is n t very complex but i get sweet clean malts up front with slight citrus hops at the end . finish aftertaste very crisp clean and refreshing . overall impressions light on the flavor but very refreshing . perfect lawnmower beer .,taste,0.6,1
got this as an extra in a trade from tpatuto . thanks giving me the opportunity to try this . one of the bottles from new glarus i was looking forward to opening on thanksgiving . this beer was a dark cherry color . i was expecting maybe a fiery red but the beer was kind of dark . my nose was engulfed in a storm of black cherries . that s about all i could smell . not even a hint to it being a beer . i would think this is just black cherry soda . the taste was very sweet . in fact i thought it was way too sweet and a strong black cherry flavor overpowered the beer . there was a slight ketchup taste that i find in flemish sours . it was very hard to get through the bottle by myself . by the end i was in celebration that i was able to finish it . i feel their raspberry tart is a much better fruit beer than this one .,taste,0.3,0
poured a dark copper color with a fluffy inch head that settles in with minimal lacing and what appears to be low carbonation . very good pumpkin scent with not that much spice as a compliment . light mouthfeel and alcohol is not detected at all . low carbonation as expected . taste is natural pumpkin with not many strong spices . hops are barely present and the malty backbone is strong in this one . i was n t blown away by post road pumpkin to say the least . it s kind of an amateur and safe pumpkin ale but it s not bad .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the source . pours a solid dark brown color bordering on black with a huge creamy off white head that displays remarkable retention and covers the glass in foam on the way down . this may be server on nitro but i could n t get a respectable answer about that out of my server . smells of coffee mostly with hints of caramel and chocolate . taste is much the same with lots more caramel and malt than roast . super creamy smooth mouthfeel with a moderate level of carbonation and a sweet whipped kind of mouthfeel . i thought this was a nice approachable easy drinking smooth irish stout . it may not set the world on fire but i d be happy to drink this .,taste,0.6,1
appears black with a sizeable tan head . it smells slightly smoky chocolaty and slightly sweet . it pretty much smells like a stereotypical english style porter . it tastes much like it smells . it s a bit smoky . there is a bit of roasted nut flavor and a chocolate flavor . there is a very slight seaweed flavor but it blends with the smoky and roasted flavor of the beer . the carbonation is way too high for the style . it has a very carbonated soda pop feel which is very unappealing . overall it s as drinkable as an average light porter . however the high carbonation makes me want to only have one . overall an ok beer but it does n t have that interesting of a taste and the carbonation is too high .,taste,0.6,1
now there has always been a huge problem for my taste i love pumpkins . pumpkin pie pumpkin bread pumpkin pancakes ect . but i ve never really had a pumpkin beer worth having again . until now . it pours looking like a slightly fizzy slightly transluscent piece of liquid pumpkin pie and smells just like mama used to make . mmmm tastes that way too . i was honestly tempted to add a touch of whipped cream to the top of this beer instead of a head which it had very little of the mouthfeel was a tad thin and i really think i could only drink one of these but damn it was really good . doppelmeup passed this beautiful beer on to me telling me it was the best pumpkin ale out there . he was right .,taste,0.8,1
got a golden colour with a low foam . on the nose there is a slight maltdominated aroma with a funky smell with bread and salt meat . for the taste it s rich with a mild bitternes a hint of burnt malt but more towards caramelle malt . yummy . a new style of beer for me hope i will drink many more .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle to pint glass a less head than i would have thought . fades relatively quickly to a thin crown of head . that being said light can not penetrate this beer . beautiful color or darkness of espresso or melted chocolate . s lots of chocolate tiny amount of coffee . alcohol is very present . t chocolate mocha . a bit like a chocolate malt with a the ridiculous amounts of barely . heavy sweetness . nice coffee aftertaste . very rich . m i could probably eat this beer with a fork if i had to . chewy slippery fabulous . d its at a time like this that i marvel that this beverage and something like coors light are grouped under the same heading of beer . really a quality beer from pour to finish .,taste,0.7,1
pours a murky walnut brown with some spooky looking brown chunks floating about . aroma is well spearmint gum . i ca n t quite put my finger on it but it has some sort of gum aspect . the alcohol is already announcing itself . do i press on . flavor is sharply bittersweet with some odd aromatics . alcohol is a bit harsh and high octane . an old ale that seems to march to the beat of a different drummer . a good beer but low on the drinkability scale simply because it becomes a bit overwhelming at the end .,taste,0.8,1
poured from bottle into tulip glass . pours a murky muddled medium orange with a big fluffy but broken white head that remains atop the glass as its drank . aroma is tart with green apple and grapes with some slight funk and vanilla notes . the flavor is sweet upfront and then turns immediately tart with sour fruit and the sourness is fairly moderate and pleasant . its light bodied and very crisp and effervescent . i really find this beer intriguing . its very delicate and refined . definitely one of the more moderate sours i ve had from cascade and is certainly another top notch beverage .,taste,0.7,1
pours a deep dark chestnut brown hue with a very small light brown head that disappears abruptly and shows no trace of lace behind . nose is filled with toffee and molasses mixed with a bit of fruity esters and an ever so faint hint of herbal hops . thick and chewy mouthfeel with a rather viscous body . this is one malty brew with full sugary sweet malt flavor up front filling out across the palate with a full complement of flavors such as chocolate nut dark fruit slight bitter hops a mild earthiness and a noticeable warming alcohol presence with a finish that is very long and sweet . an excellent and complex blend of flavors and textures but the viscous chewy mouthfeel sometimes slightly cloying sweetness and not so well hidden alcohol presence hinder drinkability . despite this ale s downfall as a session beer it is certainly a nice rich filler for a cold winter s night .,taste,0.9,1
appears black with a dark tan head that fades to a cap . nice lacing . a few yeasties swirling around that got unlodged from the bottom of the glass . smells of chocolate coffee caramel and powdery oats . very roasty . the flavor is bittersweet chocolate up front followed by notes of caramel and coffee . flash of bitterness on the finish that lingers . mouthfeel is creamy but not heavy at all . smells heavier than it is . proper mouthfeel for an oatmeal stout but not as dry as others . overall super enjoyable . i love this one . smells and tastes almost like a imperial coffee stout but drinks much easier . grab this .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle to pint glass . a pours a coppery color with a tall off white head . pretty good retention and some lacing . s smells lemony with strong tartness yeast and apples . t very sour tart with strong apples accompanied by other tart fruits . bit of a wild yeast taste to it . this is interesting for sure it really has that wild ale kind of taste . i m liking it . overall not what i expected in this beer but very good . the mouthfeel was a bit better than okay it could have used a bit more carbonation imo . it s not extremely drinkable but a single bottle is easy to do . very good beer overall .,taste,0.9,1
vintage . from the coop . great finger head. nice cap and alot of leopard spot lacing. the brew is crystal clear orange lite amber . alot of pithy grapefruit in the nose. lite pine with some warm caramel notes. the hops are more than citric as it warms . sorta tropical fruits. with a good slam of pale malts. flavor is great american bw . triple c hops are abundant from front to back. as it warms the bitterness is a great push with the pale malt. a little bit of vanilla sugar cookie. caramel essence . the body is great and the carbonation pushes lite medium with a less than plush mouthfeel. i am not too sure what to make about this years guardian . much better than last years. this american barleywine is very very american. i would have preferred a bit more maltiness . right now the hops are first fiddle. and i am wishing for some complexity other than hops . it is still a pretty remarkable bw . . . . .,taste,0.9,1
this was the beer i most looked forward to in the winter pack . unfortunately it was the worst one the old fezziwig was great . this was one of two beers i have ever dumped the drain the other being a corona . at least i made it half way through the corona . i only made it about four sips into this one . i took a couple of bottles to some of my buddies and they could n t drink it either . it looks beautiful in the glass and it does n t smell too bad but it s down hill from there . it s like someone just poured cranberry juice in beer . i normally like fruit beer and i usually enjoy sam adams stuff but this was bad . i gave it two tries thinking maybe the other bottles were from a bad batch but the fourth bottle was just as bad as the first three .,taste,0.2,0
deep amber bordering on copperish nice white head with good retention . i do n t know whether it s the way this place washes their glassware or what but the beers do not lace much if any at all . nice hoppy aroma of citrus and grapefruit . very hoppy taste profile with a decent malt backbone . very hop orientated could be mistaken for an ipa . zingy grapefruit notes come to the fore . smooth cask mouthfeel and of course drinkability is above average . the most hoppy pale i have had . footnote for those who recall my annoyance at magnolia playing rap today the music was nice . my enjoyment of the pub and lunch was ten fold . scarfed a sausage pizza with this fine beer .,taste,1.0,1
this is n t beer . it is ass tasting water . smells like nothing looks like nothing . tastes like nothing . it should n t even be on this site . mouthfeel is of water . you would think at least the drinkability would be good since it is water but no . it wo n t get you drunk . i actually heard someone at a bar who had just tasted it say wow this is really good . and then i shot him in the ass .,taste,0.2,0
i do n t normally drink let alone rate beers like this but this was gifted to me and i was in the mood for nothing strong and this fit . and it s not bad . not good to me but relative to the style it beats most of the big brewery lights . it has a little more character . it s probably harder to get this kind consistency than in stronger tasting brews . i doubt i will ever buy this but it s unlikely i d buy any light beer .,taste,0.6,1
this beer produced a nice head when poured however the foam quickly dissipated and left me with nothing . in contrast the beer is nicely carbonated and the bubbles dance across my tongue . the aroma is malty and musty thus not very appealing . despite the funky aroma the flavor is very malty from start to finish . i also detect a note of black pepper and other spices . fine drinkability . in fact i ve been able to get my cheap beer drinking friends to enjoy this brew .,taste,0.8,1
poured into tulip appearance is a deep dark red brown that s near black . one of the darker belgian style brews i ve seen attributed to the cocoa nibs no doubt . the head is a dark tan with good retention . smell is of very dark fruits . some strawberry berry fig all layered with a mild tartness . taste hits you with a wall of cocoa . super dark belgian chocolate is what i m tasting here at first . then tart and dark fruits echoing what was smelled comes in . it all finishes with a sweet nutty taste . feel of it is smooth and creamy not heavily carbonated . excellent beer .,taste,1.0,1
had a sour tasting the other night with paulmpap and we cracked open this one first . needless to say it took us longer to figure out a way to try and open this one without it exploding everywhere then it took us to drink it . a i was already a little ticked off from pink foam blasting everywhere so this beer is lucky i gave it an average looking appearance review . pinkish overly carbonated beer with a huge pinkish white never ending foamy soap looking head . obvious lacing and just a pain in the ass to let settle down before being able to drink it . s by far the best part of the beer . great sour funk all kinds of fresh fruits . smells almost like the yellow starburst . t m very dissapointed in the taste . waaay watered down . its like sour cherry strawberry apple foamy fizz water with hints of vinegar . at times water actually overpowered the mellow sour taste and just turned this beer into a flavored pale ale almost . not what i expected at all . d not very difficult to drink since there isnt much to it a very mellow and toned down sour for sure . i might have to come back and try this a few months or years down the road to see if it has gotten any better with some age on it .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter many thanks to augustgarage for my first russian river brews . batch x f . a pours a cloudy yellow brown with a small quickly dissipating head . s great aromas here . a mediocre amount of brett funk and lost of red wine and oak . there is a very small presence of vinegar that is welcoming . t the brett really shines through in the taste . the perfect amount of tart and no alcohol at all . hints of oak and red wine again . m perfectly dry and full . medium carbonation . d this is easily the most drinkable sour i have tried . there is no appearent alcohol and such wonderful flavor .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz . bottle duece duece a thick muddy darkness that poured heavy to the last drop fingers of dark tan head . s strong scent of malt coffee faint caramel and chocolate . t roasted malt patent malts rich coffee light earthy hops and a chocolate after taste that is amazing . m full body stout with light carbonation and creamy sweet smoothness . d very drinkable best after dinner . for a stout that has a lower alcohol percentage and higher hop count it is and easy drink . this is hands down one of the best beers in the world,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass . slightly cloudy amber with a thin layer of off white head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lace . aroma is surprisingly sweet . caramel and honey malts are prominent with a rounded lovely backing of citrusy grapefruity hops . taste starts with some balance caramel malts citrus rinds grapefruit and pine hops finish is dominated by piney oily hops . feel is moderate for the style which helps the drinkability but the stiffly bitter finish sticks to the teeth and is a bit harsh . i m still smelling the empty glass for the aroma but the hop flavors are just a bit too assertive .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
pours a very deep brown with some nice mahogany and reddish hues . pours with a finger tannish head that takes a good bit of time to fade to a thin ring around the glass . leaves some decent lacing down the glass . smells of vanilla cinnamon and caramel . tastes like the aroma up front but finishes with some prunes and dark fruits . alcohol is only slighlty noticeable but nice . carbonation is nice when the beer is cracked but seems to fade fairly quickly . nice full bodied texture though . nice brew overall . the taste was very nice and fairly complex .,taste,0.9,1
a this poured a cloudy dark gold with a little white head . s it smelled like sour and dry white grapes and green apples . very champagne like with mostly tart and funky fruits along with some sour wild yeast and grassy hops . t it tasted like very puckering sour and tart green apple and white grape with some oak and vinegar and tons of wild yeast . it had a super tart and sour aftertaste that lasted quite a while . m it was thin with lots of bubbly carbonation reinforcing the similarity to champagne . d this was a great wild ale with super sour and tart scent and taste . it had a light and fizzy body which i normally do n t like but it worked well for the style . alcohol was n t noticeable either so this was really not that difficult to drink . but like most wild ales this beer is really meant to be sipped . not sure how age might help this one but i thoroughly enjoyed it fresh .,taste,1.0,1
very dark brown color medium head . aroma is fruity and sweet . intense malt flavor slight sugar candy sweetness touch of bubble gum . slightly spicy hops but malts predominate . mouthfeel is very full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is malty .,taste,0.8,1
this pours a beautiful burgundy red . nice crisp brown head . smells very malty a lot like a porter . very well carbonated that has a nice sweet and malty flavor . strong chocolate flavor that really rounds this out nicely and finishes with a perfect hop flavor . i am so impressed with this beer . i am not even a huge fan of brown beers and porters but this is a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass the beer is a pale watery looking yellow with slight rose highlights and no head whatsoever . smells like strawberry syrup or jam overpowering and oversweet . the taste is all over the place toasty flavors initially followed by the heavy oversweet strawberry again and finishing with a weak slightly sour malt flavor . the beer is very watery and limp in mouth and the aftertaste is similar to burnt toast loaded with strawberry jam to cover it up . watered down qualities all around and not worth the time it takes to drink it . very disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a snifter . beer is clear and copper in color . carbonation is mild . forms a thick white head that falls away quickly leaving a single layer of bubbles and a lot of lacing . looks good . malt and pine aroma . good mild aroma . medium bodied beer . good hop flavor mild bitterness and this overall sweetness . beer is pretty unoffensive . i think the bitterness should be higher and the sweetness should be lessened . second taste still too sweet but overall its ok .,taste,0.6,1
i had this on tap at shepard s in clearwater florida.poured black with a nice coffee colored heading into a pint glass . lacing was in full force to the last sip . awesome looking brew . smell was of roasted malt s and a nice coffee aroma kicked in . taste was decent nothing that really stood out more of the coffee taste . mouthfeel was a good medium bodied beverage very creamy and smooth all the way to the last sip . drinkablilty for a stout was kind of a light hitter i could easily have a six pack and not feel to full .,taste,0.6,1
bottle poured into pint glass appearance dark amber with no lacing head . smell light amber malt scent . nothing to call home about . taste off citrus flavor that kills some of the other flavors . malt seems empty i think it was made from malt extract . overall just kind of a sad beer . drinkability not something i ll search out in the future . i m glad i got this free from a friend . if i d bought a sixer of this i d have to toss it or give it to some homeless guy .,taste,0.6,1
another sampling from the beer of the month club . cloudy hazy dirty looking reddish brown beer with a tannish head fading quick and leaving little lace . malt bomb aroma spicy nutty and a bit sour . a flavor unbecoming to the style . watery flavor slightly sweet a little malty and the middle tastes are sour . finishes bitter and sour . watery loose feel and not very creamy substantial . not the favorite brown i have ever had . sour unbalanced watery ca n t see wanting to drink this ever again .,taste,0.4,0
currant beers are always intriguing and surprising . looks murky peachy pink in color more like a wine cooler with its white and sparkling head . smells like peaches red wine berry like tart and a touch sour . tastes of peach blackberries and grape skins and many other sweet tart fruits define the sweet and tart characters up front . active and teasing carbonation acts on the palate . develops musky wine like flavors in the body and throughout the finish . finishes light crisp and refreshing all the while increasing alcoholic flavors . a great beer for getting your pansy buddies away from the purple haze .,taste,0.8,1
big s grandfather gave a bunch of these . they are at least a year old . upon opening the can i noticed things something was floating in it and there was a bad odor . the odor never subsided but thankfully the taste was n t so bad . sort of mellow not as watery as i expected . let me cut his short i would drink these again but only as a last resort .,taste,0.6,1
pours out an amber color with a little orange . very similar in color to honey . it has a very thin head despite being heavily carbonated and it dissipates quickly appearing to leave behind no lacing . the aroma is a little flowery with the grapes coming through clearly along with some of the alcohol . the aroma is very sweet and very pleasant . as for the taste i have to say that i really like this one . with so much carbonation i expected the front end to lack flavor but i was wrong . i get a little alcohol flavor up front along with some grapes . its very sweet but not too sweet and it has a very pleasant finish . when the beer has gone down i m left with a light grape flavor in my mouth . as it warms up it tastes a bit more like white wine . surprisingly i really like this . i m typically not a big fan of grape flavors in beer but this one does it for me . the only downfall is the complete lack of bitterness . the drinkability on this is a little weak . as it warms up the alcohol comes out a bit too much and the sweetness leads me to sip it like i d sip a wine rather than drink it like i d drink a beer . overall i doubt i ll be getting this one again . its a good beer and i think everyone should try it it d especially make a good beer for those who like wine . its interesting just to try something that people drank thousands of years ago to get in touch with your humanity .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to crazymacharris for the chance to try this most excellent brew via growling at the moon . it was on my wants for a while and thankfully he handled that for me . pours nearly black with brownish hues . a creamy tan head that is about an inch thick rises up . it falls slowly with solid retention and by the time the glass is nearly gone a ring has formed . some clingy lacing down the glass . smell is rich and super roasted . almost burnt like scents with a smoked essence . coffee molasses chocolate . very big and bold without a doubt . taste is superb . the extreme scents that were suggested are still there but much more toned down and balanced . still there is a definite smoke presence . i truly enjoy it . very lightly meaty flavor with black coffee and molasses . rich creamy chocolate and delicate sweetness tame the initial flavors . a roast bitterness is present and hops on a small scale . mouthfeel is somewhat dry but the creamy sensation toward the end does wonders before that . seems a little rough around the edges at first with its roast bitterness but it becomes velvety smooth toward the finish . not the most drinkable stout in the world but still one of the best i ve had the chance to try . i had three pints from this growler and that seemed about perfect . glad i could share the rest with some friends . i am very thankful to have tried this beer and wish it were bottled . east end continues to impress and definitely a deserving beer of another hundred reviewed .,taste,1.0,1
a very dark red brown pour much darker than i was expecting . a nice finger s worth of off white head . decent carbonation throughout . s dark sour notes aroma of fresh sweet wort . maybe a hint of apples past their prime but not offputting in the least . t bittersweet ciderlike apples upfront with a very subtle hop hint . imo would be much more enjoyable with heavier hopping . m medium body feels quite foamy . d finishes smooth . a little sweet for my liking could n t handle a few in a sitting but on its own very enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
vintage . bottle . poured from a ml corked and caged bottle into a darkness snifter . a standard pour yields a thin barely there layer of light mocha that dissipates quickly . beer is an appropriate opaque black . lacing is minimal with no stick . nice legs though . head and lacing lose points that the legs make up for a touch . slightly below average . hardly carbonated . s aroma is surprisingly subtle . some light booziness tickles the nose while layers of chocolate molasses honey maple and vanilla linger in the background barely detectable . not much else going on here . t opens chocolate molasses honey brown sugar and caramel . more molasses and brown sugar in the middle with some sweet prunes and toffee . barrel aging comes through with vanilla and a bit of woodiness at the end . the most subtle touch of booziness rounds this one out . sweet chocolate and brownie finish with a sticky maple finish . absolutely phenomenal . competes for the best barrel aged imperial stout out there . m medium to full bodied with low to moderate carbonation . lighter than usual in the mouth but silky smooth and warming without being boozy . goes down oily and slick . finish is messy and viscous with a sticky aftertaste . alcohol is hidden extremely well here and the feel is almost perfect . o ivan has always been a well received beer on ba but i never thought itd be nearly as good as it was . incredible balance the flavors complement each other perfectly and the barrel aging is subtle yet adds an incredible depth that ive never experienced with any other beer . unbelievably good . i personally couldnt care what this one looked and smelled like after tasting it .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this one from an . oz stubby brown bottle into a large chalice . a this ale poured a deep brown color with reddish highlights . lots of sediment visible in the glass . the tan head rose about and then slowly disappeared altogether leaving zero lacing becind . s oddly this beer smelled better at degrees then it did at degrees . seriously i took it from the fridge let it warm for a few minutes then poured . initially i found aromas of dark sweet malts roasted grain ripe plums raisins and a faint yeasty funk pretty good really . as it warmed i found a vinous character and some frankly terrible sherry like aromas emerge . t fortunately the flavors of this beer were more consistent than the aromas . lots of malty sweetness started things off and carried through each sip . a roasty toasty chocolate note was in there too . dark fruity esters and a rich treacle flavor preceded a yeasty pop midway . finish was fairly sweet and showed a lot of the chocolate character . mf heavy side of medium bodied with a medium high carbonation level and fairly slick mouthfeel . more of a tongue coater than a refreshing palate cleanser . d this was an interesting beer and one i would have again . though the alcohol was pretty well hidden the flavor profile would make it tough to have more than one in a sitting .,taste,0.8,1
pours out copper amber with a nice white head . good malt hop balance . a bit of a tea thing going on here too i think but that may just be the english in it . very easy to drink . interesting flavor but far from being a favorite ipa . i guess i was hoping for a bigger brew .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice amber color and the glass i poured has a little hop haze effect . smells like citrus or grapefruit . laces the glass well . tastes like a double ipa with the upfront hop blast and has a nice malt backbone to it to balance it out . overall one of the best double ipa s i ve had .,taste,0.8,1
growler filled on site . this one replaced kate and is the only brew that can fill its shoes imo . a bright mahogany color with a full finger and a half of creamy off white head . half of it remains for most of the glass and leaves some thick lacing . attractive in the nose . a floral hop bready yeast and almost amaretto like scent . the taste is phenomenal . huge fruity hops bittering this one up big time and enough carmelized malt to sweeten it up . very well balanced and the bitterness lingers in the finish . a touch over carbonated for me but goes down dangerously easy for over . the highest drinkability i believe i ve given for an imperial ipa . another great extreme brew from portsmouth .,taste,1.0,1
this beer was obtained in a trade with a guy in new hampshire but i ca n t remember who . damn it if you are he then send me a beermail so i can edit this and give you credit . appearance is a dark straw yellow to orange color . there is no and i mean no head or lacing on this one . i ca n t even manage to get a little head . the smell is actually a little offensive . it smells like corn and or rice might be in this one . rice belongs in sake and corn belongs on the cobb folks . okay i m now a little shocked . the appearance and smell were n t that great but the flavor is actually really good . there is a tart hop flavor in the finish that recedes to a sweet malty goodness . i m surprised it tastes this good . very refreshing . the mouthfeel is very light and more in line with my tastes . it is a bit light for the style but i wo n t dock any points . i could drink a couple more of these and to me that s a good sign . i would put this beer on par with some of the macro euro lagers as far as most characterics are concerned . i would still reach for this over a heine any day but that s just not saying much . overall i d say not bad .,taste,0.9,1
z bottle in pint glass a hazy light orange color pours with a thick off white head that leaves a lot of lace . s great aroma a little bit of citrus and a little pine a little bit of sweetness caramel t a little bit of sharpness and a little bit of sweetness citrusy hops no real malt presence . m high carbonation level the body is on the heavier side i assume a higher mash temp because there does n t seem to be that much caramel malts d a very nice apa very smooth good flavor very easy to reach for another . recommended .,taste,0.7,1
foamy head that retains its shape for a long time . leaves some thin blanketing lace . dirty gold color . smell slightly sweet lightly hopped appears to be promising . disappointing flavor that has some elements of belgian yeast . berry fruit notes that are particularly strong in the swallow . the aftertaste is short lived and somewhat sour like sour milk . good body and carbonation . worthwhile to try .,taste,0.4,0
poured into my duvel tulip glass a dark brown color with about an inch of ecru colored head . smells of sweet milk chocolate roasted grains and coffee . tastes of milk and dark chocolate mocha coffee caramel and vanilla . slightly thin body with medium carbonation . a very tasty version of a milk stout . certainly worth a try if you see it .,taste,0.9,1
bottle poured an orange colored beer with a nice huge head . aroma is simply comprised of a nice peach nectar . taste is also mostly comprised of peach with a subtle tart finish . this is probably one of the most refreshing beers that i had the chance to taste sometime it seems more like a cooler juice then a beer . nothing is very complex with this beer and the alcohol level is quite low .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a standard flared pint glass served in a pint glass a copper body with an off white creamy head that is seems to dissipate fairly quickly there is a fair carbonation and although the head is gone there is some lacing . s all citrus fruit hops come through with pine notes and all grapefruit finish . t starts off clean and fresh but as it lingers i get an alcohol warming that is not desirable as well as an after taste that is too much grapefruit and not enough malt . definitely not a session beer for me . m medium mouthfeel with a harsh alcohol warmth in the finish left me wanting another taste just to make sure . o overall this one is on the border of the style for me and not well balanced . some good depth and hops character but no support from the malt . it s alcohol finish with bitter grapefruit ending is not smooth or pleasant for my liking in this style .,taste,0.4,0
appearance three full fingers of rich whipped brown sugar head rise to the top quickly . it laces to the glass quite nicely . the beer itself is a murky opaque brown . large hints of caramel hue in the color as well . smell smells quite bready and malty . a strong bitter scotch and lemon smell as well . smells of some kind of fruit that i can t exactly pinpoint . smells similar in ways to a doppelbock in terms of malts . slight chocolate on the nose as well . taste the hop profile is quite delicious and it burns slightly like scotch . the taste is somewhat medicinal to me and reminiscent of a heavily malted wee heavy . very strong in terms of dark fruit taste . hints of dark cherries to be more specific . a very faint chocolate that i am perhaps confusing with the dark cherry . mouthfeel drinkability exceptionally bitter and alcoholic tasting . a slight bourbon scotch burn accompanied by dark fruits . the medicinal taste got to me at times but did n t ruin the beer for me . i found myself wanting more of this but it id not my favorite stone offering at all .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle to a pils glass the liquid is a bit dark for a pils gold in color with good carbonation . the head is small white and leaves little lace . the smell is kinda stinky it smells like any skunked old euro pils that just spent a year on a boat in a green bottle on the sun deck . the taste is better not offensive just average not real hopy like a pils more bready . the mouthfeel is ok at best medium body but need good carbonation to add some bite . the drinkability is average . its all not very good i would rather a better brew . mk,taste,0.7,1
a a clear light orange liquid with a thin white head that leaves some nice lacing . s steamed asparagus butter lemon and lots of pepper . normally a beer of this nature tend to be repulsive to me but it works better than most here . t oh man . this is not good to me . the asparagus butter and pepper really take over and makes this very strange . the one redeeming value is the slight watermelon aspect . still i ca n t get into this at all . m the carbonation keeps it spicy and it has a lasting dryness associated with the bitterness . d overall the asparagus aspect to this really killed it . not gross though .,taste,0.4,0
a formidable entry to mexico s lineup of macro micros dos equis amber like most other of its genre gets by on its exceptional drinkability . it s almost as if mexico s beers were crafted solely with the thought of guzzling them under the hot mexcian sun do n t try drinking these in the cold and dark of winter . slightly skunky even with brown glass though far less disarmingly so that corona this is a beer to be be enjoyed one after another in the hot hot heat .,taste,0.6,1
another fine beer by bear republic . pours clear amber . a small head of foam diminishes to a wisp in a matter of seconds . some nice looking lace remains on the sides of my glass . smell is sweet and fruity . some woody elements too . taste is a smooth well balanced blend of malt and hops with a nice piney and citrussy hop kick . quite smooth almost peachy or apricot ish . excellent . a velevet like mouthfeel and a great smoothness make this an excellent version of this style . one of my favorite ipas . even better on tap .,taste,1.0,1
the beer is an opaque black color that is topped by an initially one finger thick fairly quickly disappearing dirt brown dark tan colored head . the aroma has definitely taken on an aged character . it is certainly not overtly oxidized but has picked up notes of concentrated aged malt and burnt sherry . condensed notes of dark chocolate and dark roast coffee mix quite well and the combination of the two is perhaps the most noticeable part of the aroma . a touch of dry burnt grain husk aromatics adds an almost chalky note and a touch of a burnt acidity to the aroma . there is a touch of soft creaminess to the feel of this beer . on the whole it is fairly light but does have a certain richness that helps it to linger on the tongue . the finish has a nice chocolate note to it that is almost soft enough to be described as a dark milk chocolate character . smooth roasted notes of espresso and burnt malt add a touch of acidity to the finish but definitely a dark grain derived bitterness as well . there is a note of burnt fruitiness here noticeable in both the aroma and flavor perhaps more so in the aroma that reminds me of burnt figs . a malty sweet middle is here as well it is not as apparent as it s intensity would suggest as the roast flavors of this beer help to hold it in check quite well . really in the end the smooth chocolaty malty middle is what stands out the most to me here . this beer is very drinkable actually down right quaffable . the flavors show less age than the aroma might suggest though i think that the body has likely lightened up a bit over the past couple years .,taste,0.9,1
pours out of its squat bottle and is straw in color with an uninteresting head and a skunky odor . mouthfeel is a little thicker than i thought it would be and it s drinkable if it s cold enough to mask its most interesting characteristic this beer tastes like bananas . like chiquita or dole or whatever . but this beer tastes like bananas . i did n t believe it at first but when i took another sip it was unmistakable . it tastes like bananas . i told my friends and they were all dude you re crazy there s no way it tastes like bananas . and then they drank it and they went oh my god this does taste like bananas . next time you take a sip consider it carefully and you will be awash in banana flavors . i suppose this is ok if you like banana flavored beer but i do n t like banana flavored anything so this is n t ok with me . it s just bizarre .,taste,0.3,0
appearance red brown with tan foam . very good lacing . smell tart tart tart . some bready notes too . taste me likes . nicely tart but not overly so or tart in an elegant way where your tongue is not completely puckered but instead is treated to an elegant sour beer . the tartness seems to hit the middle of the tongue and then travel toward the back . did i say elegant . finished that way too . mouthfeel closing in on medium bodied but not quite there . drinkability i like this beer . it s easy an drinking sipping kind of beer a beer to ponder .,taste,0.9,1
this produced a thin bright white head that reduced to wisps in seconds . the nose had a floral hoppy quality . the color was a slightly cloudy deep amber . the mouthfeel was thin approaching medium . i got a real burst of malt in the mouth like the smell coming from the brewhouse during the initial boil . quite unexpected but pleasantly surprising . the finish returned to the hoppy bitterness that i had noted on the nose .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to pegasus for the sample . aroma a very striking combination of hops and fruit . it took me awhile to get the fruit but i think it is apricot . appearance deep red copper glass sported a white head that didnt last and dropped to a thin cover that left traces of lace . flavor bit of a let down from the smell . the hops come through a bit more in the taste and the sweet malt and fruity aspects show but dont shine . mouthfeel medium bodied a bit overcarbonated but a nice dry finish . overall impression very tasty brew . an outstanding nose and while the taste is very good it just isnt as good as it smells . it is a bit heavy for a session but id gladly get another er to have around . i look forward to more samples in the future . heh an easy way to earn karma .,taste,0.6,1
an excellent pale ale i must say although a not very impressive taste it has many other above average features . a although it s beutiful it s not quite perfect . pours an average light brown color but the bottle is the most eye pleasing part of the beer . s smells like an average pale ale would smell nothing remarkable . t i m just not a fan of pale ales but this has just a slightly below average taste to it that i find bearable and allows me to continue drinking it . m a good mouthfeel with almost no aftertaste to it . the only aftertaste is the pale ale flavor persisting in your mouth . d the drinkablility is the biggest feature of this beer it goes down smooth and and not too rough and gets my two thumbs up . bottom line although not the best i must say that this is an exceptional pale ale that is worth buying if your a fan i m not of pale ales .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a brandy snifter . a slightly hazy brown with reddish tint . mahogany . light tan head is composed of small bubbles and is modest in size and persistance . s low hop aroma . main perception is aromatic with alcohol and vanilla predominating . t inially sweet full and nutty and then hop bitterness and alcohol are both perceived with a nice balance . finish is quite dry . m nice full body . round and syrupy in the best possible sense . d very drinkable sippable for a . beer . after reviewing i finished this beer with some gorgonzola and i would add that this is a very nice pairing .,taste,0.9,1
this was one of the first beer reviews i did . the s are out and i m re reviewing and reviewing this years vintage . my tastes have matured quite a bit in the last year so below is the and reviews . presentation oz bottle poured into a snifter glass . appearance pours a dark reddish amber or ruby if you prefer with a finger head that dissipates quickly into a small white ring around the glass . smell very strong alcoholic aroma consisting of plenty of english malt dark fruits very slight vanilla slight floral hops and a tiny bit of caramel . taste note about taste although you should always let a beer warm up to proper temperature this is a must for this beer and even a bit warmer . as i started this beer was slightly chilled and i could not get over its resemblance to may other brooklyn beers in malt characteristics winter pennant and summer ales . a very biscuity and bready english malt profile mixed with a dominant but warming alcoholic taste and fruity esters . mouthfeel drying from the alcohol but bitterness is kept low i d fancy a bit lower carbonation but that is all . drinkability when it comes down to it brooklyn monster ale lacks excitement in a generally exciting style category . they kept it english with the malt taste but the beer consisted mostly of malt and fusel alcohols . the malt profiles were very similar to many brooklyn ales making this taste like a higher octane version more fruity esters or hop tastes would of improved this brew a lot . sadly what i once thought was a great beer bores me now . not that i would n t drink it again its incredibly drinkable for such a strong beer . goes down quite easy and the only thing that reminds you that its strong is the alcohol when it warms . reviewed on pours a dark ruby color with a light head that dissipates quickly into a small soapy head . very pretty if i must say light floral taste with nuances of caramel thick tasting and lingers with an aftertaste of a wonderful variety of spices . a high alcohol content beer but you can barely taste the alcohol with behind the great taste . smells of caramel and soapy floral hops strong can smell from a distance . heavy mouth feel highly carbonated but not overwhelming . strong and enjoyable would defiantly have another once it comes back in season i had a in the mix and match section found at a local store .,taste,0.6,1
dark brown ale with a fleeting white head . smells like licorice and hops . i m still not really into coriander but this was the best example of how to use it that i ve had yet . it was well balanced with the cane sugars and hops quite nicely . intense carbonation uncomfortable if you hold it in your mouth too long . goes down smooth enough leaves a slight sugary after taste .,taste,0.8,1
dark brown with some ruby highlights when held up to the light . thin mocha head that slowly fades and leaves behing spiderweb lacing . smells like a dark roasted coffee and a can of mixed nuts . which pairs pretty good imo . how does surly maintain the complexities of bender yet still add all of that rich coffee flavor . it does n t matter to me . what does matter is that this is one tasty beer . sweet malts . pecans and walnuts . and of course a big fat cup of joe . smooth mouthfeel maybe to thin for some but it s a beer . so i feel it s supposed to be thin . very easy to drink . i love coffee beers and this one is right up there with the best of them .,taste,1.0,1
this beer is a good example of what a stout should look like in a pint . its a pitch black without any head stability which is a disappointment . there is n t a really good aroma from this brew which comes as a surprise . i get small hint of dark chocolate that s it . it leads me to be curious of the taste . it taste of black coffee and dark chocolate in the beginning and finish way to quickly like a irish stout . overall its a nice brew for such a commercial company like oggis .,taste,0.8,1
pours very pale and carbonated . aroma is metallic and vanilla . more of that in the taste . watery yet a hop presence that is somewhat appealing on a hot summer day or with spicy food . not a thai food guy but have had this with mexican and italian hot stuff not bad . no malt . kind of expensive for not much ingredients wise .,taste,0.6,1
ahh one of my old favorites . very rich pours like motor oil with a weird reddish hue . excellent cocobutter flavor with a nutty tinge to it . there is an espresso bitterness which is nice . not overwhelming but compliments the taste . gets even better as it warms up . like i said this is one of my favorites . everything about this beer is just done right .,taste,1.0,1
let me rate the first beer i have ever loved . george killians irish red . paired with kozy shack original rice all natural pudding reviewed july wiseman justin reporting appearance very amber clear with a thin head . started thick but loses most of it . some head retention some lacing . smell grainy like bread . maybe wood chips cheap macro smell is present but it s not that bad . taste the rice pudding kinda makes me nauseous drinking it along with a beer . the beer is not the perfect beer i remember it . . sigh . such good memories we all had to start somewhere i suppose . unremarkable . mouthfeel very similiar to cheap macro s but the quality is better . drinkability easy to drink and cheap but . my taste buds say no . pairing score f holy good god . i feel gross from the rice pudding .,taste,0.4,0
pours straw gold with two fingers of fluffy white head . the head fizzles out pretty quick but leaves some lacing behind . lots of visible carbonation . smells of cereal biscuit and grass . tastes of cracker malt with hints of lemon and fruit . i m surprised at how distinct the grassy drying hop character is in this light ale . light bodied but not thin and highly carbonated . it feels too prickly for my liking . while not everything about it gels for me this is a well crafted light beer i could see myself enjoying after some yard work .,taste,0.8,1
wow what a steal at . . bottle states . abv . brewed by unibroue . i had a heck of a time trying to pull the cork out . had to resort to pliers . edit second bottle was also impossible to pull off by hand grabbed pliers again . pours a nice dark coffee . i poured a bit aggressively which gave me quite a head . pour this guy gently . let the head settle for minutes which allowed the beer to slightly warm i m in san diego and poured this outdoors . smells of a typical belgium beer with some added dark fruits and dark wine . some booziness as well . tastes like the smell like a tripel with dark hints of fruit and perhaps banana . the bottle states that this beer improves with age and at a bomber i might pick a few up and see . definitely worth a five spot . edit not sure i d buy this again after the second bottle . edit i had to edit this because upon trying a second bottle it was a bit of a mess . way over carbonated almost like champagne and the taste was a bit off . maybe they are having consistency issues who knows . edit x third bottle a gift and wtf way over carbonated again . meh .,taste,0.7,1
picked up a bottle at the brewery in bar harbor me . a pours nicely into my new sam adams glass thanks j . koch . . gold hue . brilliant clarity . thin white head tops . s initial wiff is sweet grainy malt . taking another smell reveals a nice fruity ester accompaniment similar to uk style ale yeast fruitiness . overall smells like a sweet fruit danish nice . t sweet malt flavor up front with no discernible charactertistics . oh so subtle fruity esters accompany . no hop flavor . very clean finish . mf smooth . medium light body . highly carbonated too much so . d nice light easy drinking summer ale . a little weak on taste . not enough character .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
i remeber this beer from my previous visit to lakefront a year earlier . in fact it why i returned to lakefront . also big easy made me realize that craft brewers in the mid west can do very good lager beers . this helles bock has a deep gold color with low co and minimal foam stand likely due to high alcohol . the medium malt aroma belies a huge malt character with notes of apple and pear prior to the malty sweet finish . while the apple pear detracts this beer is still lakefront s top dog .,taste,0.8,1
what a beautiful beer this is . streams of bubbles quickly flow up the sides of the chalice to a crown of dense head the champagne of beers . after finding your way through the maze of yeast the nose reveals hints of banana . thoroughly unexpected but very enjoyable . the surprises continue when the bitter hops spring to life on your taste buds and your suspicions are confirmed when you detect the banana flavour your nose already predicted . chimay tripels carbonation really brings it to life and balances the warm full body . overall this beer is fantastic . unfortunately it isnt sitting very well so it suffers on the drinkability scale . someone with stronger stomach might be able to handle more than one of these . and the abv really creeps up on you . definitely worth a taste .,taste,0.9,1
one of the most extreme beers i ve ever had and that s saying something . pours a golden color with a normal head . a shade or two darker than most chili beers but nothing overly unusual about the look . the nose seems typical at first . i mainly got the expected anaheim and jalapeno character . but then you get a more potent pepper note that s strong enough that it almost comes off as bitter . the nose definitely lets you know something big is on the way . the taste is actually right up my alley as far as chili beers go . a slight sweetness initially followed by the taste of chili peppers . it s a distinct savory note but in this particular case it s more potent than usual . there s also a smoky element to this one which i m guessing comes from chipotle peppers . then all of a sudden that monster rears its head . that bitter pepper from the nose hits the palate like a bus . it is n t bad tasting but it creates a wave of heat and that slight bitterness that takes over . as you swallow the back of the palate gets hit with a wave of fire . i like spicy foods and i did n t find this unbearable but it definitely is hot . i ve never used food to take away the heat from a beer before but i had to grab some chips to tame this beast a little bit . it s slow going because of the fiery nature of the beer . it s super spicy which never ruins the taste my palate did n t seem affected but the burn pretty much makes this one of the slowest drinking oz beers i ve ever had . i split my bottle and my oz was still more than enough . i did get curious about a beer cheese soup made with ghost face killah though . a crazy feat of a beer that i respect the hell out of of but i do n t think this will be anything i stock up on . i have another bottle i ll certainly drink but i m still more intrigued about the possibility of using it in cooking more than drinking it .,taste,0.8,1
og . plato ibus oz twist off bottle with an enjoy by date of january poured into a surly pint glass . no abv information on the bottle and the abv is way out of control . appearance pours clear but not brightly clear honey golden with a nice two finger creamy off white head . moderate head retention and good lacing . an inviting appearance for sure . aroma nice toasted malt aroma with a decent amount of sweetness to it . no hops in the nose . true to style . taste . slightly sweet beginnings with a nice light and soft sweet maltiness in the middle and some balancing bitterness in the end along with toasted flavors . finish is medium with some residual sweetness and some bitterness . the bitterness certainly helps the finish . perhaps the best tasting oktoberfest i have had . mouthfeel carbonation is slightly higher than i would like but it s not off putting . very attenuated and not cloying at all for a malty beer and for its og . drinkability i am not going to an oktoberfest where people are drinking this . seriously what were the folks at summit thinking . as solid as the taste is are they trying to make a supposedly session beer double as roofies . the alcohol is way too high and the taste and mouthfeel entirely deceptive . at first i thought that the abv listed on beeradvocate might have been an error but i checked at the brewer s website too . had it been . abv . . . i could have drank it for hours . what can i say for a non belgian beer at this body the drinkability is below average .,taste,0.9,1
sampled on bottled on pours a crystal clear orange red with a big white head and good retention . not much aroma to speak of i get mostly hard cider from this . taste is a nice surprise . caramel at first followed by a huge pineapple tasting sweetness . finishes with a light alcohol warmth and just a hint of oak . mouthfeel is good very thick and resiny . drinkability is decent sweetness and high abv make this one a sipper . overall a very good and interesting beer . i ve never had an oak aged double ipa and thought that the two would n t go well together . but there is the perfect amount of oak and it balances the beer very well . too bad it s so expensive .,taste,0.9,1
wow now this is a porter . like sa s oktoberfest there are better porters out there however unlike their oktoberfest none come to mind . i mean i can picture the taste of those better porters but not their names . regardless this is a niiice brew . it seems like it is actually brewed with chocolate malt rather than pale malt with a pinch of black patent thrown in . smooth silky delicious . one of the better porters i have had . but i ca n t shake the feeling that i ve had this beer before . . . oh yeah sa s schwarzbier . how bout that . swap the lager yeast for an ale yeast and maybe up the ratio of choclate to caramel malt and there ya go . on second sip well ok tenth actually it ai n t the malt . switch noble for english hops . delicious .,taste,1.0,1
not a great head one finger of light brown foam that went away in seconds . little lace less cling . very dark brown color matching a on the srm beer color chart . aromas of butter chocolate caramel vanilla and molasses . tastes of coffee toffee caramel vanilla dark chocolate malt and molasses . good amount of body as this brew flows over my teeth and tongue . this is not quite as good as the same product from ireland but not shabby . will drink this again,taste,0.6,1
on tap at palmas station in catao puerto rico . appearance one an a half fingers of head on top of the golden opaque beer . smell this just kills me . i hope i do n t look stupid smelling so many times this beer . not the best smelling beer but certainly on my top . citrus floral guava grapefruit and passion fruit all in there product of the intense hopping this beer has undergone . this beer will have you smelling it for as long as you have it on your glass . taste well the hops punch you from the tip of the tongue to the back . it s the idea of a double ipa but i ve tasted others which do a better job balancing the bitterness including their own double red rocket . anyway it s really good tasting with a lot of the flavor coming from the hops meaning tropical fruits and sour gummies . mouthfeel this one has a huge body . very thick but well carbonated and extremely enjoyable to drink . overall a very good imperial double ipa but certainly not the best . it would certainly appeal even to the most demanding hopheads but this style of beer can also be appealing to other kinds of beer drinkers as some i ipas do .,taste,0.7,1
appearance deep ruby red with a steadt stream of bubbles . kind of thin on the head and lace . smell wonderful scents malts yeast and hops . in addition i detect a hint of raisins . taste very sweet up front with a distinct wheat flavor . finishes with balanced hop accents . mouthfeel thick and chewy . drinkability darn good beer .,taste,0.9,1
out of the cask a toasted honey hue topped by a never receding beige cream . quite impressive . wish i would have looked at it never consumed it . doughy aroma initially . more of a soggy white bread actually . not hoppy in the least . soured vegetables and alcohol are also perceived . this is an abomination of the style and cask conditioned brews in general . sometimes the excitement of having a gravity drawn brew aids in offsetting any particular flaws . not here . mildly malty upfront with a continuation of the nose s doughiness and actually loosely pleasant for a moment . mild impressions of wood and underlying diacetyl . this takes a turn directly down the shitter after this . transforms into an insufferable medley of stewed veggies rancid cheese and hard alcohol . hopping is not noticed . or at least not in any form i ve witnessed . i can appreciate a traditional english styled ipa which this claims to be . i ca n t appreciate something that tastes like spoiled cabbage stewed in cheap vodka . when i inquired to the barstaff as to what went wrong here i got some puzzled looks and defensive answers i know alot of our customers swear by this stuff . swear by or swear at .,taste,0.2,0
a beautiful dark apple cider ruby color . large puffy head great lace on the glass . s obvious sweet belgian yeasts sugary fruity some hops . t wow . all of the above show up . pears tart apples step up . some nice malt hop balance detected . m coats mouth with sweetness . d slightly high abv not detected at all . sweetness kinda limits this to just one for me . very nice beer going to the beer store today and picking some up .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear orangish color with a small fizzy head . s smell consists mostly of piney hops . t starts out with piney hops moves into a bit of a bland area in the middle and finishes with a slight hop bitterness . m medium viscosity with a good amount of carbonation . d this is an easy drinker . not the most complex or interesting brew but nothing too offensive about it . i d drink another .,taste,0.6,1
apperance amber finger of head with good retention and lacing . smell sweet odour similar to white wine . taste sweet and fruity but not entirely pleasant . the bottle i had tasted like it had deteriorated a little but it was well within the expiry date . mouthfeel smooth good carbonation level . drinkability below average for a saison . overall it would be interesting to see how this tastes fresh in belgium i imagine it would be noticeably better .,taste,0.4,0
vintage . chilled bottle into a glass . got a sample at the t party thanks to some generous bas . from notes . a pours a cloudy pale straw body it is well carbonated and maintains a solid cap . s sulfurous eggs . this is comically bad . it is actually an offensive odor there is no way i am going to give this a higher score in the smell department . t vinegar tart lemon mild hay oak . i pick up some tropical fruit as well . this is worlds better than the nose . a bit on the sweet side and i d like to see this funkier instead of being a straight sour but it s still good . m well carbonated effervescent . goes down quite well . foamy in the finish . d for this beer is idiotic . if it were outstanding i might consider paying it but for a beer that is a misfire out of the gate and needs time to improve if it even does no .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
it s funny that in my entire life this is the first time i have ever tried this . i bought it at the bodega down the street from my house . and yes i really do live in the ghetto . it pours a super clear fizzy yellow with a big magically disappearing head . the aroma is overpowering corn . the taste is also very corny with only the slightest hints of malt and hops . now i know why it took so long to drink this .,taste,0.3,0
wow only the second review and i am surprised to find such differences between myself and the original reviewer . anyhow loved this on tap at the brewery and had to buy a sixer to go . here s what i experienced during the first bottle from that six pack appearance slightly hazy gold color with a rich thick and foamy head resting on top . the head dissipated within a minute or so leaving a thin layer of bubbles covering almost of the top of the beer . or so of the opposite side of the glass retained some randomly patterned lacing . smell fruity and floral smell maybe because of its name there seem to be some apple like notes in it as well . a very appetizing nose . taste very well balanced beer the sweetness up front is not overpowering but more like a slightly spicy apple . as the hops kick in towards the end of the sip some more spicy and bitter notes can be detected . interesting aftertaste bitter but full of spice . the spice seems to build through the entire sip until the end . mouthfeel rich and full bodied but still lively and fairly well carbonated . overall over the past year the woman and i have been lucky enough to travel to about breweries across the country from coast to coast and this is one of the beers that we continue to talk about yep she s awesome and loves beer almost as much as i do . it was a very random but impressive find . i was impressed with round barn overall but the harvest ale was the highlight . this is a fantastic example of a fall seasonal for a hop lover something that is n t so easy to find .,taste,1.0,1
pours a very light clear golden color with of head that quickly fades . smells musty and grainy . taste is extremely mild almost nonexistent . there s just a light hint of grains up front and very very mild bop bitterness in the finish . the beer is very thin making it incredibly quaffable . this is a very forgettable beer . maybe refreshing for a hot summer day but it s not a beer you want to enjoy for flavor . i ll pass next time .,taste,0.4,0
appearance black with a thin cap of tan head that just sits there . aroma roasted malt with some cocoa notes and a touch of sweetness . taste creamy with a lot of roasted malt flavor up front then some chalky cocoa mixing in building to a kind of burnt chocolate taste on the back end . its strangely astringent yet creamy at the same time . finish is lingering with chalky cocoa notes . the rest a nice beer . it has the sweetness and creaminess of a milk stout but with a much more assertive roasted malt presence .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark mahogany color with minimal green tinged head that disapates quickly no lacing to speak of . smells of lightly roasted malts caramel and a hint of citrusy hops . flavor is a great balance between malt and hops . think nut brown ale meets pale ale . great cross breed of beer that works very well . almost the definition of balance . light and refreshing on the palate but with enough stickyness to leave a lasting flavor . chalk up one more winner for dfh .,taste,0.9,1
appearance yellow with a copper tint nice three finger white head . smell fruity and some malt . taste fruity some malt sweetness hop character was a bit disapointing for the style . mouthfeel mediem body mediem carbonation and crisp . drinkability do n t understand how this beer is so popular .,taste,0.4,0
a bright orange brown beer with almost no head . just a thin layer of white bubbles . smell is spicy with notes of clove . a sweet malty backbone . a fruitiness that is just over the top phenolic and flowery with exotic fruits . to me it appears a bit artificial . taste is sweet and sticky not bitter . the spices are present this is also coming from the yeast . probably more from the yeast than actual spices . i taste cloves and vanilla sweet mango s and a bit pineapple . gumballs i would say . there is no bitterness in this beer a belgian strong ale without bitterness or hops is just a bad bspa . this beer tastes like an upgraded leffe blond which also has these tooth aching sweetness and overly fruity characteristics .,taste,0.7,1
the only american brewed alt example that remotely compares to the real deal if you ca n t get to the dusseldorf altstatd grab a dornbusch .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark amber reddish color with a thick fluffy head . aroma is mild . . grain malty sweetness and just a bit of caramel . flavor is much the same . tastes grainy with a decent amount of malt body and a fair amount of caramel flavors . but this just lacks the complexity and syrupy sweetness that i look for in a dopplebock . if i was handed this beer with no name or label i would think it s a hell of a good amber or even red ale . but once you call this a dopplebock . . it just does n t stack up . a shame from a brewey that usually makes very nice seasonals . it s a good beer but do n t call it a dopplebock . it s way too fruity to be a lager .,taste,0.6,1
first things first . great name for a beer . served in a tulip glass a highly carbonated head that hass fallen to a semi tight wisp . attractive filtered dark orange color . small streams of micro bubbles tirelessly rise to the surface from the bottom . s smells nice . foreshadowing of things to come . smells of citrus.mainly oranges strawberry with a touch of pine . t malty profile with birch like hop profile . hints of cantelope and metal finishes to a suprisingly dry earthy bitterness . m fairly smooth mouthfeel unobtruded by a low carbonation level . drinkability decent beer . not bad not great .,taste,0.6,1
shared with crellmoset and dkachur a a golden blonde hue . head is a little short white . not a whole lot going on . s not much of a rye scent going on here at all . rather vegetal a little metallic . this is not starting off very well . t i am hoping that there is something wrong with this can and presuming that it would be the case . it tastes quite literally like overcooked greens . asparagus brussel sprouts collard greens . oh lord it s not a very pleasant taste . m d feel is alright . medium bodies but the flavour does n t go over with it very well . i have been fond of the other rye beer i have had so i d be willing to give it another go based on that but i m not too interested in getting another any time soon .,taste,0.3,0
a clear deep honey color . the head is thin and leaves scattered lacing . s brown sugar raisins and strong whisky notes . very nice . t nice smoky oak flavor with a vanilla sweetness . the finish is very smooth with a bit of alcohol heat . m coats the mouth with a creamy slick coating of oaky flavor . no carbonation to speak of . d i was very surprised with how much i liked this one . it s a different experience than most beers with the oak and whisky flavors . let it warm up a bit and enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
one finger head over a rich unfiltered golden color . .quite pleasing . head dissipates rapidly but lacing persists . aroma of rich sweet eclectic malts . i m getting ripe banana and peach undertones with a hint of caramel . taste slightly bitter with the same aftertaste . the rich malts prevelant in the aroma are all but hidden vieled behind heavy carbonation and mildly bitter monotone hops . taste is very much a disappointment given the exciting appearance and aroma . not much going on here at all . mouthfeel overwhelmed by heavy carbonation . drinkability is nice due to a light and frothy hit on the palette . overall a slightly below average run of the mill ipa with little to shout about . quite bland in fact and the monotone slightly bitter hops could use an injection of spicey eclectic flavor . one thing this beer has going for it is a light mouthfeel which bodes well for a sunny afternoon ipa rather than the heavy and bitter dinner companion which i much prefer .,taste,0.4,0
had this at a tasting . poured from a ml bottle into a oz . pint glass . reviewed from notes . a a gentle pour reveals a carbonated monster generating fingers of fluffy frothy messy head that s so thick it does n t move even with agitation . retention is decent . s nose is a boozy strong vanilla . never smelled anything like this one before . completely unique . bourbon and woodiness are also very apparent . hint of maple syrup adds the finishing touches . t boozy and strong on the vanilla . sugary backbone is strong and completely outrageous . very hot . a unique yogurt sourness and a sweet spice at the finish . following the nose i ve never had anything like this before . and its hard to compare . not quite sure why its a bspa but i would n t know how else to characterize it . a bump up in the grade is deserved as its unlike anything else and is n t just a sugary mess . m medium bodied hot boozy and coarse . smoothes out as it warms with a clean spicy finish . aftertaste does n t linger which is good since it does n t add to an already very sweet beer . d this one is very memorable but i do n t know if i would go out of my way to come back to it . definitely worth a try as it defies categorization .,taste,0.9,1
appearance copper body zero head light carbonation . smell actually quite pleasant . the blueberry is present without being overwhelming . soft undertones of wheat . taste pretty flat . fruit comes in at the end otherwise akin to a light beer on par with bud light shudder . mouthfeel light and sharp . aftertaste reminds me a bit of a blueberry flavor pop tart . drinkability easily drunk easily forgotten easily passed over next time for something with more character .,taste,0.4,0
a nice ipa with good drinkability . it pours a nice very light copper . it has a good finger of head which leaves some slight lacing . this brewery always has fresh smelling beer . i really like the sweet hoppy smell of this one . it has medium carbonation . this is a pleasant but not overpowering west coast ale which is fine by me because it makes for easy drinking . one can easily get through a six pack of these . fresh slightly sweet without the overly abrasive hop powers . and good malt character .,taste,0.7,1
recieved this brew aas part of a beer of the month shipment i am always excited to get a new stout with these . poured a jet black color with a mocha colored head that dissapated within a couple minutes . the aroma is very nice a malty smell along with the usual sweet cocoa coffee notes . the flavor is full of smoky roasted malt very smooth with a medium amount of carbonation i would n t say it was too much though . i like this stout more and more with every sip i have been looking for a beer that exhibited the smoke flavor like this one does . it reminds me of hickory bacon something i can never pass up . great beer you could maybe say not a great oat stout but this is still one to try out,taste,0.9,1
a chocolate red ale with nearly three fingers which fall quickly to a sheet of tan . spotty lace and excellent clarity . s cinnamon clove and nutmeg . turns out this year the holiday is pumpkin . otherwise some slight nutty malts . t lots more spices cinnamon vanilla nutmeg clove . a brown porter malt profile which complements the spices well . m thin with low carb . semi dry finish . o meh not bad . not going back for more however .,taste,0.7,1
lcbo gift pack . thin mouthfeel . malty light colour with malts looking like so many pieces . decent malting otherwise.drinkable if you are somewhere with no better beer.appropriate carbonation . more sweet than bitter but not liking the balance and the taste all that much .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter . a medium thickness in the pour . pitch black . darker tan creamy head with great retention and top notch lacing . s big roasted dark coffee with a not overpowering mix of anise . dark chocolate comes through in the background . a light smokiness . t sweet chocolate up front . followed by a big roasted coffee bitterness and a whole lot of burnt anise . way too much imo . almost has a rubber tire flavor to it . big alcohol in the finish burns the throat . m full bodied . almost chewy . very creamy . dry finish . o just ca n t get over that almost repugnant anise in the taste . every part of this beer is good except the super strong anise . i really hope it will calm down with some age and i will be able to give this beer a little credit .,taste,0.6,1
ok easy fellas . back the truck up . tastes like a macro brew . well it does taste great and is less filling but c mon . harpoon summer is captain of the go to summer beers i will say this is a light beer compared to most beers i drink and probably what most of the one s you drink . it my go to summer beer and perfect if you want to enjoy good not great tasting beer during the summer . it s golden in color and has very little aromas . mouthfeel is smooth and distinctively smoother than the water downed macro brews . it provides a muc hmore craft brewed taste where there are subtle hops and malt flavors . carbonation is medium and pouring creates a light average sized head . i recommend drinking in a pilsner style glass . best way to enjoy is with oysters clams lobster . you get the picture .,taste,0.7,1
i have heard knowledgeable people about town talking this one up . i finally cracked it and it was less than stellar it deserves no hype whatsoever . a hazy orange amber hue close to iced tea with a large white head full of micro bubbles and the lacing wow it looks like the snow fell . s grapefruit y hop some malt some sour brett these aromas meld fairly well but they do not achieve any astounding dynamic . t underwhelmed at first . i then begin to appreciate a vinous creamy flavor saucy and quite l. my closest reference is the unusual saison d erpe mere . m it is relatively syrupy given the flavor profile i am underwhelmed again . d de proef is sometimes a bit sheisty in my experience i have had a number of underwhelming and or half assed offerings from this brouwerij . this is an underachieving brew as well . the beer is pretty good but it is certainly not what i would expect from a unison of two of the foremost brewers in the game .,taste,0.8,1
appearance dark ruby beer with no head whatsoever . smell very strong . alcohol up front with nice raisins and molassas and a bit of sweetness . taste lighter than the nose . you get the alcohol and the sweet dark fruits but not in the big way you would expect fromt the nose . mouthfeel again lighter than i would have liked . nice complexity in the flavor that gets left behind . drinkability not an everyday kind of beer . drinks more like a wine definitely a sipper . worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
served in a snifter on tap at the firkin the appearance is of a nice winter warmer beer . a very dark ruby color with a finger of white foam . the aroma is most akin to orange blossoms there are some other hop esters along with brown sugar and clove but the orange blossom smells of a wonderful floral bouquet . the taste however let me down so very much . the flavors are of burnt biscuit and coffee with an odd aftertaste that really messes with you . the hoppy bitterness does n t really help the beer in fact i would say that it hinders it . however amongst all of this it is a palatable solid brew that i would still consider good . it just really is n t my cup of brew .,taste,0.6,1
bottle poured into a pilsner . hazy gold with tons of floating sediment and an inch of pure white head . sticky sweet fruity and honey smell with a touch of barny belgian yeast . taste is heavily sweet but in a way that s not cloying or syrupy . finishes fairly clean and dry despite the flavor . slick clean mouthfeel . sweetness wears out its welcome near the bottom of the glass . ca n t imagine having more than one but it s a very well put together belgian brew .,taste,0.9,1
poured a cloudy orangish yellow color . effervescent . head was creamy and off white . hoppy and phenolic nose wonderful . some underlying citrus scent . body was medium with lots of hop flavor and a fair amount of bitterness . relatively dry . good rich creaminess in the mouthfeel . felt prickly and alive . drinkability is outstanding especially considering the abv . a wonderful classic beer . one of my favorites .,taste,0.7,1
out of a bomber bottle bought in orono maine that i shared with one of the best women i ve ever dated this beer was a mahogany color with one finger of beige head . the retention of the thin cap was good and the lacing was great in genuine curtains . the aroma was of doughy bready malt light alcohol some mustiness and a lightly toasted character . the flavors were excellent butterscotch nuts wood chips vanilla brown sugar and a light spiciness . a great example of the flavor profile one would hope to find from a winter warmer . the higher alc was well concealed too . the mouthfeel was smooth and soft the carbonation subtle and the body medium full . if you find it buy it .,taste,1.0,1
i had this beer on site at lovejoy s taproom and i thought it to be a very poor beer . it poured a hazy dull dark yellow with virtually no head . this keyed my expectations as i ve had a number of very potent ipas that were preceded by a rather minimal head although i was to be disappointed by this beer . this beer had no aroma that i could detect . taste was very malty with a weird bitterness that did n t seem to fit to me . mouthfeel was extremely thin and this beer was very flat . this flatness was so pervasive it was really the only thing i could take away from this beer . this was the worst ipa i ve had in recent memory and i did not finish it .,taste,0.4,0
hitachino nest weizen from bottle poored a cloudy golden color . the head did not stay as long as i thought it would being that it is a weizen . fruity and clove smelling and very refreshing . overall this beer is a good example of the style but there are better to be found . i too was expecting more from this beer as i was very impressed with hitachino s amber . definatly worth a try but there are other weizens that are as good if not better and a little easier on the wallet .,taste,0.6,1
close to two fingers of loosely knit cream white foam lack of density makes for a rapid dissolve just a touch of lacing . very clear coppery orange color captures the light nicely and stays bright in the glass . attractive core of nutmeg cinnamon ginger spice in the nose accompanied by golden raisin fig peach apricot fruit scents and a touch of honey and trace of banana leesy with a final drop of orange marmalade . light to medium bodied and noticeably dry the carbonation has a rough and tumble nature through the mouth entry then drops off quite a bit . the baking spices component drops off more yeast and raw dough as well as orange to lemon peel . just enough sweetness in the apple peach apricot fruit to prevent things from getting too dry . maybe some licorice or dried honey notes . nothing offensive about it however does n t really engage you and make you want to take that next sip .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a stark clear golden yellow with a small white head recedes very quickly with no lacing . s nose is the best part of the beer . picking up honey bready malts and yeast . there is also some banana fruity quality to it . t unfortunately the taste does n t follow the nose as well as i hoped . honey is the main flavor followed by sweet pale malts hint of spices and herbal hops . m light body moderate carbonation crisp and refreshing texture although it s borderline watery . o although i would say it s not the best example of the style this one is extremely drinkable . great for those interested into trying saisons . low abv price point make this one bottles for me easily . i would definitely get it again .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured ontap into a pint glass . the ale is a deep gold in color with a bone white head and tons of lacing . smell floral and hoppy for sure a nice aroma . taste lightly bitter hops with a pale malt backing . lemony citrus notes coupled with an earthy bitterness and some pine notes . malt is just there for balance and overall the beer is creamy and smooth for an ipa . drinkability an excellent beer and easy to drink much of it . good pairing with spicy foods . another fine pale ale from yards,taste,0.7,1
on tap at max s today . the beer pours a solid amber color with good head retention and lacing . nose is kind of odd showing cardboard cherry cough drop and vanilla . the flavor profile replicates the nose pretty closely but good god this is one sweet beer . the alcohol is up there as well and coupled with the sweetness this is pretty hard to take . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a long incredibly sweet and alcoholic finish . not sure what to say other than this is one beer i wo n t be ordering again . uggghhh . .,taste,0.4,0
color is right on but the head is a little weak even for an english style ale . smell is all malt i get no hops at all . caramel and roast are predominant . taste is malt as well but with a noticeable amount of oxidation that overpowers any subtleties . mouth feel and drinkability are run of the mill . i do n t think i ll be buying any more of this .,taste,0.4,0
lucky pours a deep clear red with an off white head that leaves good lacing down my tulip . aromas are grapefruit caramel slight alcohol presence . it looks beautiful and smells that way too . plenty of caramel malt and grapefruit in the nose . not heavy in the body but plenty there . highly drinkable with enough carbonation to keep it from being thick . i wish this was lower abv but the alcohol is pretty well hidden for over .,taste,1.0,1
as the bartender first hands me a pint of this fine irish product there is one thought that pops in my head i am now drinking a real beer . the head on the beer states that this beer is thick which it is . if i wanted to drink water i would drink bud light but if i want a beer while i m hanging with my buds i want a guinness draught .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to gtn for the trade on this one . shared with the chicago crew at our ufc tasting . a red orange colored beer that looks a little bit light for something that was a quad . solid head with some moderate lacing confusing but not bad looking . s some lactic sour notes strawberries and some barrel oak vanilla . this does n t smell bad particularly since strawberry beers seem hard impossible . to get right . victor francenstein got my hopes up and although the nose on this one is not as good as that it s somewhat promising and interesting . t unfortunately the taste is a let down . strawberries are present but they do n t taste good . somehow they taste old or slightly moldy does n t taste like a quad tastes like mashed up strawberries in a belgian beer that got a little mushy and were then thrown into a barrel . i do n t really care for this at all . m medium bodied with some strong carbonation i m not sure if it works for this beer but i m not sure what would . t the taste makes this a hard beer to drink it is just somehow unpleasant although i will concede that the alcohol is nicely hidden . not a fan would n t drink again .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.3,0
had this a a ngne tasting . wow i ll start with the fact that i think this is ngne s best beer as far as the ones i ve had . great smell just right on the money . with good taste nice malt and balance . hops come out but do n t dominate . overall great . the only room for improvement in my mind is upping the abv and it would be in a big competitor to the other big boys in the style .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a oz . snifter . a pours a hazy golden amber color with a thin quickly dissipating head . limited lacing . s smelled a bit like cat urine with a bit of citrus grapefruit mixed in . t prominent spicy bitterness with a bit of lemongrass almost no malt sweetness . m fairly thin with spicy carbonation . d pretty drinkable to be honest i could drink a few .,taste,0.8,1
a surprise bottle sent this way by papat cheers patrick . i drank this ozer immediately after brasseurs illimites take on the style while watching the opening ceremonies in vancouver . this is a wonderfully packaged beer and the pour continues that . a pitch black body sits under a resplendent foamy mocha head that leaves streaks and globs of lace on the glass . retention is fairly decent and my last sip still has a patchy film on it . nice combo of espresso and tobacco in the aroma with slight hints of wood and vanilla . bourbon notes come through as it warms but are not as strong as expected but better balanced for it . flavour is pretty good . the coffee leads off and melts into dark chocolate with an underlying smokiness . the bourbon character is mild but present throughout and adds a nice complexity . some spiciness and a nice sweetness . something is missing that fails to push this to the next level but its still enjoyable for what it is . mouthfeel is rich and creamy with a nicely alleviating carbonation . alcohol is awol and this is extremely easy to drink . a very good imperial stout but i d still say this is middle of the pack . thanks again pat .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear pale yellow . inch head of a white color . poor retention and poor lacing . smells of adjunct and a lager cleanliness . fits the style of an american adjunct lager . mouth feel is smooth and crisp with a high carbonation level . tastes of lager cleanliness adjunct and some pale malt . overall a pretty common adjunct lager .,taste,0.4,0
i bought the ml size bottle at woodman s in janesville wi for about . in late summer of . this darker amber oktoberfest pours and smells great . it goes down quite smoothly and leaves a mild after taste . a very good beer for the price and a good way to kick off october .,taste,0.6,1
poured out of a ml corked and caged bottle review based on second half of the bottle with the yeast poured . pours a cloudy almost milky golden color first half of the bottle was fairly clear . the smell is on the faint side but is true to the bpa and saison style light floral sweetness and some yeast funk . the taste is light and not overly complex more belgian pale ale . there is a light candi sugar sweetness and a light belgian spice profile . the beer stays true to the tart side of saisons but does n t quite deliver the spice or funk of top notch saisons . however the brew does not taste bad at all . the feel is moderate with very active carbonation finishes very well balance . this is quite the drinkable brew very light in the feel the alcohol is well hidden and it tastes like a good bpa . a very good representation from an amercian brewer .,taste,0.7,1
had some odd metallica flavors going on in it . i was kind of turned off by this . some beers have this happen and i try to look passed it . sometimes it s easier said than done . the beer is a good apa overall . it s got a good color and aroma to it . the hoppy quality is n t too bad either . just that metallica flavor i was getting killed this one for me .,taste,0.3,0
on opening smelled alittle like cherry vinegar but i have just poured it and it has improved i guess the nose is a little compact in the bottle . on the pour a cherry cola colour or tea with a little red dye added nice smell in the glass not exactly like beer sort of artificial cherry and sugar like a pleasant candy.small off white head . on taste the first sip surprised me i was whacked over the head with cherry.the second sip like a sour cherry life saver but more complex . now that my friends is a example of lazy reviewing .the finish is dryish and verging on balsamic vinegar but still pleasant enough.pretty strong carbonation in the throat too . huge body for style but i could not drink more them one i will buy this again but only when i have a beer lover so they too can experience this unusual beer .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle purchased for me by a friend of mine at jungle jim s in cincinnati oh poured into a goblet . a pours a beautiful ruby tinted brown color . it loses points for the minimal head it had being gone before i put the bottle down . s cherries alcohol and some sort of spicing mix together to form a very inviting aroma . t the cherries and honey mix together to form the base taste of the beer . the abv is pretty well hidden but it would probably benefit from being laid down for a while to mellow a bit more . the spicing and slight tartness help to balance the overall sweet taste profile of the beer . m it has a medium body . i would like a bit of in mouth carbonation but the spicing tries to help play the part . however the beer is a bit more astringent with the lack of carbonation when it would be better to me if it were a bit creamier . d i really like this brew but its a bit of a sipper for me . the lack of carbonation strong spicing and high abv make me go a bit slow .,taste,0.9,1
not really bad if your looking ta drink and not wast money . but i really wasnt imprest with the thickness of head when poored into my shooter i never had this beer before and of course didnt pick it out my self girlfriend made the beer run so over all its wortrh a try but i wont be buying this beer a second time.barnan b,taste,0.6,1
this is some pricey stuff . the wife and i considered it a special occasion bottle and took it over to some friends house to share over dinner . i got ta say that the label designed by tara mcpherson has the cutest cartoon female i think i ve ever seen . well her and the esurance one . the drink itself looks nice too . at first pour it reminds me a bit like apple cider but given a minute in the glass it takes on a summer at dusk orange look . you can smell the alcohol in it . no doubt about that . the raspberry scent raps itself around it . very interesting . we adjusted our tastebuds accordingly clinked our glasses and took a sip . then we all looked at each other . ugh . cough medicine was everyone s first reaction . follow up tastes did n t change much from that . i do n t know if that was dfh s intention or if they need to experiment more with the idea . from start to finish it very medicinal and drying . ethanol was mentioned more than once . the raspberry taste seems it more of the seed than the fruit and any sweetness that comes from it is hanging on heavy and thick to the alcohol making the whole damn thing unpleasant . all of us there are dogfish head fans . we wanted to get around the idea of fort expecting something a bit juicy and sweet and knew we d be getting a bit more kick but could n t get into it . especially at bucks for a mil bottle .,taste,0.3,0
a very pale golden color and clear with a fizzy appearance and a fizzy white head that went to almost nothing rather quickly . s slightly skunky with some husky grains somewhere int there . bit of a canned corn smell too . hops . faint and not fresh . t actually a mild toasted malt and bready flavor that did not offend my palate . hops must be there to balance but do not give any real flavor to this one . finish is sweet but not real clean . m light body almost watery with a very fizzy carbonation not unlike a sprite or other soda . d may go down but not very easy and if it was cold i would drink it on a hot day over a corona but only if nothing else were around . it is one to pass over if you see it .,taste,0.6,1
this brew pours up a murky rust color with a couple individual bubbles on top . not a real head per say . the aroma is apples yeast mellow lemons musky . the taste is slight juniper and slight malts and thats about all . the body is terrible . its just thin and is the same consistency as water . no carbo just throws this beer over the bridge for me . this is the only sahti style beer i ve ever had so i ca n t really compare it to anything . except for my urine and right now my urine is in the lead .,taste,0.6,1
sometimes i get the feeling alex does n t like us but busting out bottles like this he has been trying to dump . despite the decent rating i sense a trap . pours a medium honey gold with a good lasting head looks fine so far so good . the aroma is pretty decent a sweet tea saison fusion that s sweet and musky with a tea backbone somehow this works . the taste is terrible its like sea tea vomit brings back fond memories of my two veritas experiences . nothing at all here works ca n t believe how monumental of a failure this is after the aroma . the feel is too carbonated . this was a group drain pour do n t think we drank half the bottle . avoid .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle into a pint glass . a cloudy copper like a glass full off old pennies . little to no head . s bourbon up front is met with a sweet vanilla and oak finish . t should be called a bourbon bock . bourbon and oak almost but not quite overpower the sweet malt backbone of this brew . not your run of the mill dopplebock . smoke from the wood and did i mention bourbon . . . m medium body and little watery with low carbonation . d pretty low . abv and a mouth full of bourbon with each sip .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle served in a bruery tulip a pours an opaque burnt orange with a full duvel esque white head somewhat fizzy great initial impression . s smells a lot more like my dinner than a beer but a really good smell . loving that basil the belgian yeast strain is secondary . t medium basil flavour spice is most evident at first . apple esters and coriander round out the flavour with a light sake touch at the end from the rice . m in a similar problem i had with the orchard white there is way too much carbonation making it difficult to drink at first . once i coaxed some carbonation out it was ok but still kind of fizzy . overall light body for the style hides the alcohol real well . d another tasty beer from the bruery aside from the carbonation problems i thought it was quite good . the basil concept was interesting and i really liked the flavour . it made an interesting match to some ginger cookies i was eating .,taste,0.9,1
dark pale red with heavy tan head that holds for quite some time . small hop and malt smell no big smells from this one . hoppy lots of citrus and wild flowers . sweet malt to finish on the palette . a bit spicy but very drinkable . this is my first bear republic and i am quite impressed and will be back to try their other brews .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is just great . perfect cloudy golden hue with a rich creamy white head . i knew i was in for a treat as soon as i poured this . smell is fruity hoppy and faint . faint but good . smells like an ipa . the taste. woah . full of flavor . obviously there is a stellar amount of hops flavor in there . also has a fruity undertone and just enough bitterness to keep you from pounding it too fast . mouthfeel is truly exceptional as well . creamy goodness with carbonation is the best way to explain it . drinkability. well it is definitely easy to drink more than one . when i started finishing off the pack things became a but more difficult . it weighed a little too heavy on my stomach . i would say share some with a friend .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep deep chocolate brown with a beautiful frothy deep tan head . i do n t see any light getting through this one . smell is a bittersweet combination of hops espresso dark chocolate and toffee . all that has a spicy character with some significant fusel alcohol vapors stinging my eyes . taste is all over the board with licorice strong espresso chocolate brown sugar cinnamon and cloves . really wild and roasty . mouthfeel is creamy and drying at the same time . the roastiness really dries things out . highly drinkable and disappears way too fast .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a cold glass from the oil can . nothing to look at but what american macro lager is . the usual piss color with a lot of carbonation visible . a ok head but next to no lace . no of much of a smell there other then water i guess not that i was expecting much there . better then most other macro lagers in taste i ll give it that other then that not much to rave about . the mouthfeel is basically carbonated water . i usually only drink these when i can get an oil can on special so i m drinking em for the price but if you looking for a great beer look elsewhere .,taste,0.7,1
this beer has its virtues but it is not an enjoyable experience . the appearance is a nice cloudy amber brown with lots of yeasty bits floating about . the head is off white retains a bit not much lacing . the aroma is profoundly whisky alcohol dark and heavy fruits such as fig rind apricot raisin . this is a full bodied beer quite syrupy in consistency and just plain thick and overly sweet . there is also an oaky aged quality to the beer . the taste mimics the aroma . you ll get the full gamut of heavy fruit flavors a cloying candied sugar sweetness and a syrupy thickness that is just over the top and that oaky aged quality that is more apt in a bourbon . the killer for me is the alcohol throaty burn . i feel like i m drinking a sweet whisky drink and it just burns on the way down . this is the type of beer that leaves me with a heartburn afterwards . it s just not drinkable as a beer . for a . abv this tastes like it is thrice that much . way too much alcohol and not my cup of tea at all . it s too bad because the beer does have its virtues just not as it is presently consistituted . the aftertaste is just doing me in . if i wanted a sweet whisky concoction i would have mixed one myself .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear copper with a head that comes and then goes . moderate carbonation and no lacing . smells of malt with some buttery diacetyl and really grassy hops . there s an odd faint aroma along with the hops that smells like somebody got a perm . not good . but otherwise this smelled nice . toasted malt flavors mixed with diacetyl get a kick in the pants from some citrus hops . finishes a bit more sweet than bitter but the bitterness is ever present . kind of a lightweight even as far as apas go . mouthfeel is kind of thin and watery with a somewhat harsh carbonation on the tongue . not feeling it . overall this is an average drinker as the mouthfeel just kind of kills it for me . really aside from the awful mouthfeel and the fact that the aroma makes me think of hanging with al sharpton in a hair salon this is pretty decent .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle from batch . this is the rd beer in a month to make my top of . the other being the new angels share and black albert . it was served only a couple degrees below room temp . poured a deep dark brown pretty hazy partially due to age . no head retention lace . color was nice but it could use a little co . smell was of oak scotch aged american barleywine and alcohol . the inense malt sweetness was noticeable through the alcohol and the oak . a touch of alcohol noticeable on the nose . the taste was probably the best i ve had . i had it warm and the alcohol was slightly noticeable but the sweet aged malt and oak were so wonderfully matched that the abv just added a needed bitterness . it was n t until i got half way through my glass that i noticed the abv written on the bottle . no hops left in this one but there was a spiciness from the oak almost like it was a fresh barrel . dangerously drinkable . heavy and smooth .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass a . a murky lemon color with a huge amount of head . big white frothy head . s. i get a big whiff of banana and wheat . and little bit of clove in there . t. like the smell . i was expecting something stronger but this is perfectly balanced . nice fruity flavors banana at the beginning and at the end i get the wheat and yeast flavors . not too strong and not too weak . m. a beer that has some density to it . almost like its a meal . a little exaggeration of course . a nice full bodied brew . a large amount of carbonation . feels good on the tongue . d. about is tops on this . a great tasting beer but the combination of it being full bodied at alcohol is going to knock it down a bit in this category .,taste,0.9,1
i bought this because it is a classic . i have a vintage before me . it s closed with cork and opened still . still is not my favorite choice for a first impression of a beer . the aroma is of wine and as i poured it into the glass the wine aroma expanded . as i bring it to my nose a little oakiness comes up and when i drink it the wine and oak increases to the level of some of my favorite chianti . the chocolate and coffee then kick in and really l am finding little to separate this from a robust earthy wine except it is a little more full bodied . the mouthfeel is a little viscous . spiciness is kicking in and i m gettng allspice almost like a jerk rub and a little heavy on the cloves . the complexity is enjoyable and now the stillness is more justified . i like the sensory explosion of this . i think i ll buy more if i can find some and try it with my wife s chicken cacciatore over polenta . this is the most interesting wine beer experience i ve had . i find the ambiguity intriguing .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle pours with a medium yellow hue foamy head soon dissapates some lacing on the glass smell hoppy floral aroma slight sweet honey odour taste dry and hopped slight sweetness most probably from the honey a fairly good ale better than waggledance,taste,0.6,1
otter creek spring ale poured to a pale golden yellow color with little if any head . average taste that did not wow but was mild and pleasant . no distinct aroma but was light and finished that way . do n t know if it was me or mother nature but just not ready for spring on a chilly march evening . good average and have had other otter creek products that have made more of an impression .,taste,0.6,1
this beer was part of the brewer patriot collection . this pack was purchased from jungle jims for . . the beer was served in a pub glass . appearance the beer pours a brown tinged orange . the head was a thin biege coloration . the beer left thick rings of foamy lacing on my glass . smell the beer was a loaded jaggierbomb . licorice and anise fight for supremacy in the smell . the beer has a splash of vanilla and mintyness . taste i cant get past the jaggiermeister flavor . i hate jaggier . . gods of beer this was foul . i couldnt taste anything but licorice . mouthfeel drinkability the beer is full bodied . the beer has smooth carbonation . i couldnt get past the jaggier flavor . i drank of the glass and couldnt finish it . i kept hoping flavor and smell would get better as it warmed . for me the components of the beer i didnt like got stronger . i feared this would be an alcho malt pop . it maintains its beer identity . i just dont like the flavor .,taste,0.2,0
from can no . oct a . sampled on july . the pour is lemon yellow with a bit of a lemon zing haze and a huge puffy head . this reeks of lemon zing to the point that i get little else except a whisper of fresh hops and grain . but i gave it a . on the aroma because it did n t smell artificial . the body is light and thin which would be perfect for a degree day . the taste is way too overboard with the lemon and a grainy character up back .,taste,0.4,0
a clear reddish brown dark amber . color . poured a finger reddich tan head that dissipated quickly . broken lacing . s dark roasted malts caramel . also alcohol . t big sweet malts burnt caramel and hint of raisins . light bittering finish . m medium body but a thin feel that came out in a bit of a dry finish . d fairly drinkable enough but not real special . may tire of the sweetness .,taste,0.8,1
had this on tap at my favorite watering hole . it was quite tasty and refreshing but i could n t imagine drinking this for too long because of the overbearing sweetness . nonethess it was delicious . i might have to pick up a bomber in the near future . the beer was an amber color with a generous frothy white head that stayed to at least a quarter inch through the pint . the smell was quite fruity and malty . i could n t quite place the taste but it was almost tropical . like i said quite delicious and refreshing at first but towards the bottom of the pint it is damn nigh too much . i will probably drink more in the future but i definitely could n t foresee this being a session brew even though it is under abv .,taste,0.9,1
live tasting . poured out of a bought from a small shop in portland or . no label only a small piece of duct tape with the word pump written in black permanent marker . a very dark brown borderline black . only light that comes through is at the very base and around the edges . bad head retention but does not entirely dissapear after the pour . s pumpkin right off the bat chocolate vanilla bourbon . oak . we were not told it was bourbon or oak aged but i think i sniff it at least . cinnamon nutmeg reminds me of egg nog . little bro says winter warmer plus pumpkin . definitely not a huge nose like calderas mogli or ten fidy . t all the same as the smells . what first comes to mind is pumpkin pie dunked in cocolate with a sprinkle of cinnamon . older bro says ginger as well . alcohol is well hidden but not completely void . sticks on your tongue well after the sips . m creamy and pretty thick but not overwhelming . slick . slimy . d medium . easy to drink but the sweetness tells your senses to slow down and take it easy or the tummy might get angry . notes buy this shit and indulge .,taste,1.0,1
appearance clear bottle brown colour large initial head of small white bubbles . good retention . aroma ripe apples and pears bananas citrus fruits spicy hops hints of coriander and vanilla . taste powerful toasted malt and caramel subdued bananas with a grassy hop character . the finish is dry and malty . mouthfeel medium to heavy feel . significant sweetness in the palate and on the lips . adequate carbonation . overall contrasting and interesting aroma and taste . superior to the brune but let down by the sickly sweet mouthfeel .,taste,0.8,1
pours a ruby tinged brown with fingers of tan colored head . some lacing no head retention what so ever s oakyness vanilla other bourbon notes plus some leafy hops as this warms t smokey caramel vanilla dryness leafy hops dark fruit up front . brown sugar more leafy hops some baker s chocolate some whispers of alcohol more vanilla as this warms . finishes dry with dark fruit toffee mf somewhat chewy with low carbonation syruppy very warming drinks very easy for the abv style a little too much hops profile for the style dryness kind of slows you down too . a good beer just a bit off style i do expect more out of alesmith though . i expected more caramel peat less hops,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
bottled sept . enjoying feb . a this beer has a beautiful way of making the bubbles fill the glass . i m using a standard unetched pint glass and bubbles are just slowly kinda drifting to the top not necessarily racing indicating a nice body . head is dipa ish . not much oomph initially but has lasting power . very pretty amber color . s not really that much going on in the aroma besides some piney floral smells its clearly all hops . there is a slight metallic smell thats hard to put my finger on. maybe it will come through on the taste . t very bitter . maybe my palate is not quite ready for this beer . the metallic for lack of a better descriptive word smell was just the alcohol which is pretty evident in this offering . i feel like i m not actually getting much flavor . it seems like its all bitterness and alcohol . i know some people are into just that combination but it seems just a little imbalanced to me . tastes like pinecones . m excellent body and carbonation . exactly how a dipa should feel in your mouth . d ehh . idk. this is a tough call for me . i do n t want to call out a beer that may not be the freshest of its kind . but i was not too impressed by this offering . i would certainly try it again given the opportunity . but i wo n t be seeking out hercules ipa as my dipa of choice .,taste,0.6,1
obvously an adjunct lager so i will review it as such . appearance . not an english bitter . a finger of bubbly white head sits atop a pale gold body with lively carbonation good head retention . smell . sweet grains grassy hops quite basic . taste . pretty basic macro lager nothing special but not offensive either . quite crisp tastes of grain grassy and steely hops moderately bitter and quite astringent in its finish . mouthfeel . moderate carbonation is just about spot on for the style but could stand to be finer . drinkability . a good lawnmower beer with more flavour than some but definitely not a beer for enthusiasts . overall . whoever added this beer needs to go out and drink a real english bitter because this is n t one . it also is a small notch below the standard james boag products although better than many from the mainland .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours a nice amber with a firm white head nice full lace as to be expected with a dipa . s great tropical fruit nose pineapple and mango perhaps there s simcoe in there methinks . t sweet bready malt off the bat much more malt than i would have expected out of san diego . good hop flavour of grapefruit and pineapple if a little earthy on the back end which was not to my liking . m smooth and creamy . soft carbonation makes for an easy drinker . d this is an ok dipa nothing special . servicable but not something i ll go back to .,taste,0.6,1
i purcahsed a six pack of this yesterday in anticapation of the super bowl . i only drank one during the game and have a good number remaining in the my fridge one of which will be used as a review . love the eye catching teardrop bottle ab s put this beer into and changing it back to all malt for good measure . on to the beer this beer is a clearish pale blonde color topped by a . cm head with modest retention . aroma has a little husk and some sweetness to it . the taste is light but non offensive . light grain husk a touch of alcohol more sweet malt . hops are light to produce a delicate bitterness . lightish to medium bodied with a bit of a snappy mouthfeel and very easy to drink . for a mass produced beer this is n t bad at all . no off flavors clean and extremely sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
pale orange amber with decent head that stick around a decent amount of time . disturbing name typography and artwork the reason for the poor score . on reading the back of the bottle it makes more sense and interesting on some level . even a really cool thing to do . that does n t make it any more appealing . smells faintly of orange . tastes like a trip . light bare hints of over extraction orange spice corriander hints of clove and banana aftertaste of spice . probably tastes as good as a hennepin which is so not a farmhouse ale it is n t funny but i d never buy one given the label .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . it pours a clear copper color and forms a inch light tan head that reduces to a healthy lacing . no sediment and carbonation visible . the aroma has a nice punch of brown sugar malt goodness with a woods booze whiskey hint . a mild hop offering is also there . the nose was quite good to me . the taste was a letdown in that it has the nose components but not stiff enough . the whiskey is well hidden but present . the brown sugar malty and pine hoppy tastes are there . the mouthfeel is surprisingly thin and light bodied . carbonation is adequate and a light dryness lingers . fairly smooth going down . i found this beer quite drinkable i believe due to its lightness . it has the flavors and nose without the palate destroying components . quite drinkable and worth a shot if you can get your hands on it . i would be curious to see what it was like out of the tap .,taste,0.7,1
the last of the bottles i brough back from belgium last spring . label says grand cru bruoscella lambic bio nothing about this business . bottled march . a pours almost identical to apple juice down to the head it leaves . just sort of bubbly on top . body is pale golden with very slow moving carbonation some of which is sticking to the glass . interesting look . bright . s soury . grapes . vinegar . apples . inviting and interesting tempting me with what seems will be a refreshing an interesting experience . having visited cantillon i can say this definately smells like the brewery . that smell will never leave my memory . t woah . like a sour bursting flavour that engulfs every tastebud . sour grapes . more tart than sour for sure . slightly bitter but mostly sour finish that i can almost feel in my nose . m regardless of the apparent lack of carbonation this is just explosive in the mouth . very dry finish . it wraps itself around every tastebud and explores every corner of my mouth and dares me to go back for more . quite an experience . d there would be no reason to want to drink something so unique . maybe it s the fact that this is the first lambic i ve reviewed but i ca n t help but feel like i need to visit belgium again . i could drink variations of this style or simply this beer throughout a night without a problem .,taste,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 .,taste,0.7,1
a a slightly muddled light caramel with an orange touch . a white head diminishes quickly to a thin layer of bubbles hanging on the edge of the glass leaving minor lacing . s sweet and malty . a very slight bite . an appetizing smell i wonder what this will lead to probably due to my lack of experience in this style . t well rounded on the sweet side . light sweet malt and earthy hops that are hardly there . a pleasant taste overall that is quite drinkable and full . m pretty smooth . easily runs over the tongue and slight carbonation bubbles off of the very end of the tongue palate . o a good brew . drinkable . for me a bit different and therefore fun .,taste,0.9,1
i do what i can and i wish that i could can what i do but i do love beer in a can and so i am the originator of the canquest tm a journey to attempt to try every beer in a can which is like trying to reach the end of the internet . i have been photographed and interviewed to the point of saturation for some others can not get enough of the madness and canned beer cantinues to arrive unabated . i think that this came to me from graniteskunk and the only reason that i can t remember is that it took so daggum long to get the picture approved . my memory is shorter than my member in my advancing age as evidenced by the laughter emanating from last night s lucky winner . oh well . from the can street fest copper ale not everyone wins a gold but everyone gets a copper th annual bix street fest copper ale legendary craft brews made in the quad cities you ve trained hard and the run is over now it s time to relax and enjoy a street fest copper ale brewed especially for the bix week end . hand crafted in a limited volume you ll find street fest copper ale to be smooth refreshing and light enough to keep you on your feet . everyone wins with a copper . jeez how did i end up with these . . . i can t believe it . i feel honored privileged and unworthy all at once . let s have a review shall we . the can was literally brim full and gave a short burst on the crack . the glug produced a finger of dense tawny head with decent retention . the color was the shade of reddish copper that fuels my dreams . my ultimate g f will have a carpet that matches the drapes and they will both be of this shade . like a shiny new penny . i had one once in socal and she got away dang it . beautiful . the clarity was also picture perfect allowing me to literally read the sunday comics which is the gauge for ne quality clarity . i really like zits . nose was malty and fairly sweet but so it goes with the style . mmm mouthfeel was fuller than expected and the level of bitterness was both unexpected and welcome . it was not sweet at all but instead kind of citrusy bitter on the tongue . double dang . . and ibus . . . it tasted like more to me . finish was semi dry and left me with a hankering to visit davenport ia again . can you say that . have you ever been . i have and i love looking at the mississippi river . i love water period . that is one of the few aspects of the navy that i miss since my retirement the underway time . i got ta get a tv show like anthony bourdain that will allow me to sail around again .,taste,1.0,1
bottled april batch . murky opaque mahagony brown color . thick syrupy appearance at pour and swirl . light tan head at pour settles to dense frothy like bubbled ring at edge of glass with some covering to the face . decent lacing on the glass . very rich aroma . heavy caramel smell to aroma along with some undecided dark fruit notes and even some aromatics reminiscent of smoked pete . the oak smell of this very much like a lagvulin j.w . lees . no hops present in this one . maybe even some small hints of chocolate malt to this . overall an aroma leaning towards some dark nutty earthy notes . very thick syrupy mouthfeel . sits very heavy . low carbonation . rich in flavor as well packed with caramel pete notes dark fruit some chocolate . finish with warmth leans towards the alcohol content slightly medicinal . aftertaste brings more of the pete and nutty flavor with a big caramel and alcohol kick . definitely one to sip on . a very complex and tasty drink to say the absolute least .,taste,0.9,1
appears a clouded amber hue with chunks of yeast and hop particles flowing loosely using wheat malt which is nearly unheard of this beer brings on the wheatwine style like weyerbacher is known for . white head is bright bold and beautiful leaves big chunky layers of lacing clinging to my allagash chalice . aroma offers up sharp spicy sweet malted wheat and alcohol nose with edges that are throwing out the esters including some banana and vanilla with a touch of clove and bubblegum here . flavor blows threw with alcohol honey malt and reduced banana flavoring . brings the wheat wine over the top i guess that s what it is supposed to provide but i do n t see why the need for huge beer is needed to celebrate their anniversaries . i will probably age a bottle anyway thirteen was pitch black how different these creatures are . mouthfeel is cloying with thick unrefined boozed infused alcohol burn and syrupy unfermented malted wheat notes what a riot of a beer . i d appreciate something the brew is proud of i hope they have a keg of zotten at the big pour i love that beer . drinkability overall is so week it s hard to describe i ve been drinking this brewer s series since decadence what a clouded hard in your face to win over your loyalty i picked this one up from fathead s weyerbacher is great stuff during a visit to fathead s where beers like hops infusion and the other hoppy brew from their repertoire .,taste,0.4,0
served in a pint glass from the cask the beer look a hazy gold with a pale yellow head . gives off a sweet aroma and has the crisp taste of your average ale despite the slightly thick yet soft mouthfeel . swallowing reveals a bright banana aftertaste that leaves a sweet taste in your mouth and makes you want more . fairly drinkable though better to sip and savor the aftertaste .,taste,1.0,1
this beer was served in a ounce pilsner with a slice of lemon on the side . i politely tossed it aside for this beer needs no assitance from slices of fruit . appearance the beer is almost orange . very cloudy deep yellow that really is closer to orange . nice frothy white head of about and inch that lasted for quite some time . smell wow . that s a hefeweizen for sure . heavy yeast smell with some malted wheat and citrus most notably oranges and lemon . taste ahhh . exactly what i m looking for . great balance of classic spice and unfiltered goodness . the wheat malt is really left to speak for itself as the clove and light corriander play around more in the aftertaste . very yeasty very earthy . taste of damp grass . incredible . mouthfeel light and refreshing but with the yeast it is somewhat heavier and satisfying . drinkability not exactly one i would drink non stop but instead a good one to sip on and quench your thirst . very excellent indeed . a great example for others to follow .,taste,0.8,1
american india imperial pale ale is my favorite style and i picked this very non local beer up from my local butcher shop which always has interesting beer brands of dare i say questionable age . i believe the this bottle had been around for awhile the beer was in an aluminium bottle which was i thought was unusual for a craft beer and one of the reasons i picked up this brand . however between the superior protective qualities of cans and the high hop content of the ipa this old beer seemed ok to me . in contrast to some othe reviewers i thought the appearance of this beer was marginal . it was cloudy with a bit of head and a very dull apearance . the smell was unremarkable as well . but i d call the taste above average in the category . there were some nice citrus notes in the taste and there seemed to be more malty taste than in most other ipas . i liked this beer the more i drank it . the aluminum bottle had graphics on it but it looked like it came from montana on a mule not sure if the package was damaged or was of low quality . the neck had a dent in it and the mouth of the bottle was oblong and non symetrical .,taste,0.8,1
g duvel tulip a very dark and opaque brown body with one finger of dark mocha head . head quickly fades away leaving the slightest lacing . s very strong aroma of milk chocolate and vanilla . some caramel and butterscotch comes behind . surprised at how strong the vanilla is . t a mixture of butterscotch vanilla and milk chocolate create a very strong taste . really captures the creme brulee goal and is quite sweet . m heavy bodied giving it a syrupy texture and has relatively low carbonation . it leaves a very sweet sticky feeling in the mouth begging for another drink . also the alcohol is n t that apparent until after it passes down the throat . d the taste is fantastic and hit the goal but it s to expensive and to out there to drink regularly . outstanding job none the less . edit after i continued on with this bomber and the temperature hit room it became very hard to drink and the alcohol pierced through . extremely hard to finish this beer right now . ended up with pouring the beer . when cold it s drinkable .,taste,0.2,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass appearance pours a beautiful deep copper medium brown nice size head builds yet quickly dissapates . lacing looks pretty solid all around with wisp swirls clinging to the glass . smell a nice dose of some toasty malt is first detected nicely aligned and reserved . i get a bit of some light esters in here as well pairing with a touch of honey . some residual hop aroma hangs around as well . a pretty balanced nose . taste up front i get alot of toasted grain the malt is really sweet up front giving way to some lighter fruit profiles towards the middle . i get a bit raw honey and some caramel from the malt as we edge towards the finish . very balanced all around it s tough to find a brown ale with this much character from the hop profile but it is fantastic . mouthfeel good carbonation this one sits a bit thin on the tongue for a brown ale but not enough to deter me away . a slight bitterness from the hops edges it s way in for good measure . drinkability this is an overall terrific brown ale that features just the right amount of malt character and a beautiful floral hop profile to satisfy everybodys needs . at . it s not overwhelming at all and goes down with little hassle . the only gripe i can find is that the mouthfeel is a tad watered down which is n t a big deal considering the fruity finish of this beer really compliments the malt making it very refreshing . overall i will definetley have this one again on a cool autumn night .,taste,0.9,1
growler picked up at the brewery for the psu vs. alabama game . a yellow pour with a big white head . lacing is great retention is ok. s big apricot smell with some peaches . very light very fruity . t the taste follows the smell . apricot heavy a hint medicinal very light dry aftertaste . mf light bubbly taste coats the palate . o this was one of the beers that got me into craft beer . i love it . i know it is n t a great beer but i will drink it every day . love it .,taste,0.7,1
appearance is typical for the style and the series . dark body tan head . no lacing . aroma is big bourbon and vanilla . the taste however is where the wheels start to really fall off . total overload of bourbon and vanilla to the point that it s acrid and unenjoyable . boozy sweet mess . vanilla extract flavor that stings the sides of your tongue . some roastiness behind all that . mouthfeel is good . slick and smooth . all in all . yeesh . did n t like this one . i like regular bcs and the coffee iteration was one of the best beers i ve ever had but this one is just a mess on the palate . the vanilla is totally overdone and interacts pourly with the bourbon barrel aging . i think this beer gave me diabetes . in fact if i was an alien from some faraway planet and my primary form of sustenance was sweetness i think i would still need an insulin shot to drink this . in fact this beer should come with an insulin shot . i think i need a bottle of creme brulee and a bottle of dark lord to try to dilute the sweetness some . not a success . perplexed by the a rating on this one . reputation has got to be a major factor in that .,taste,0.3,0
paid . for a boxed bomber from riley s wines of the world in madison wi . purchased in july of and am tasting in february of . poured into a small snifter after cellaring for about years . an aggressive pour yields a very small off white head that dissipates very quickly to almost nothing . in a couple minutes there is literally no retention and seemingly no carbonation . no lacing . surprisingly light in color it comes off as a very cloudy muddled orange . aroma is quite boozy almost rumlike in its sweetness . honey sweet caramel malts butterscotch oak and faded hops like an aged barleywine . i do get hints of coconut as noted on the box . complex but i wish the sweetness and alcohol were tamed down a bit more . taste is of an overtly sweet barleywine . again faded wet hops . very rum like . fruity coconut tones with honey and butterscotch . very sweet and hot . medium body and minimal carbonation . sweet aftertaste . appreciate their willingness to try something different but the end product did n t do it for me . maybe this one was n t meant to age but perhaps a couple years more would tame down that hotness .,taste,0.4,0
pours a murky pale yellow color with a huge inch white head that fades to a small cap . little spots of lacing here and there on the glass . smells like this one might be infected as there is a noticeable dirty socks smell coming off this beer . i am also getting some citrus . taste is actually not half bad . there are some grain flavors like water logged biscuits with a lemony citrus finish . there is a citrus zest essence on the finish but without any bitterness . this beer is pretty flat and watery in the feel . overall i think there is something wrong with this one . not too impressed .,taste,0.6,1
poured a hazy dark copper with a large lasting amber head and good carbonation . the nose was full of hops . aromas of pine citrus and earthiness with a touch of carmel maltiness . the hops are the first thing you taste with flavors of grapefruit light orange some earthiness and pine with just enough carmel maltiness to balance . if it was nt for the high alcohol this would be my idea of a great session beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle shared by urwithdave . poured into my founders tulip . a deep apple cider color . abosolutly no head . this beer is flat . it really just looks like wort in the glass . a pretty good nose . the bourbon does not overpower the aroma just adds nice notes of vanilla and caramel . i get the underlying caramel malt and earthy characteristics as well . t taste is similer to the nose . great notes of caramel vanilla oak and bourbon . the oak creates a dry finish on the back end that is pleasant . alcohol is well hidden . m slick and oily . again absolutely no carbonation . o this beer is a colossal dissapointment . buorbon fred had the potential to be a world class brew the aroma and flavor are there in a big way . but the lack of carbonation creates a huge detraction from the experience of drinking this beer . damn . i wish this beer was carbonated . would not have this vintage again but will re visit future years and hope hotd get the carbonation problem fixed .,taste,0.9,1
i was very impressed with this offering from town hall . they do such a good job on their ipa i did have some high expectations for this iba and they came through . you can definitely tell it s a brown ale by appearance but there is a slight amber tinge to it even a bit of a cherry red if the light catches it right with a bubbly head that left rings until the last sip . the smell is very hoppy like an ipa a lot of malt came through in the taste but not the smell . the taste was something else there was a lot going on in this beer from deep pale and carmel malts that were pretty sweet some brown sugar and molasses flavor as well to the bite of the floral and citrusy hops . this was an above average brown ale but adding the india in there and you have a really good one hops definitely dominate this beer . overall this was a pretty refreshing beer probably quite strong but still very drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
served in an orval chalice style glass beer was light amber with a thin low density head . no discernable lacing . flavor was very mild for a belgian with a predominance of fruits mostly plum . mild hops and a very faintly sour finish that lingers . way too much carbonation for my liking . i still have n t decided if i will order this one again .,taste,0.8,1
deep amber brew nice head foams up a finger plus . great retention . as expected big northwest whiff of citric hop as well as underlying caramel malts . a little breadier than i expected good malt presence . the star is obviously the bitter citric rind which does its job well . it s an addicting appetizing smooth sipper . the finish is dry somewhat potent in the bitterness . drinkable but more hop sided than some esbs . a personal favorite pub ale great on tap avoids the metallic taste i ve sometimes gotten out of the bomber .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle thrown in as an extra from largadeer thanks . this was a nice clear golden yellow which did not at all different than any other pilsener . the aroma was earthy minerals and exactly how i expected it to smell . the flavor was more earthiness and corn . the drinkability was damn good as my pilsener glass was quickly drained .,taste,0.6,1
appearance clear dark copper color head rises and fades fast to a thin white film . smell what smell . a hint of grainy maltiness that s about it . taste metallic and sweet with a hint of carmel some grassiness . much better than the other dos eqis offernig . drinkability not bad but there are much better beers for the price .,taste,0.7,1
hazy gold appearance with medium size very dense head that falls quickly . aroma is predominately belgian funk and gambrinus honey malt . flavor is pilsen honey and belgian aromatic malt with just enough hop to balance . yeast flavor is a very nice blend of straight belgian and brett . finishes fairly long with brett flavors . beer seems young i ll give this one years in the cellar and it should be perfect then .,taste,0.7,1
the bottle poured with a very hazy dark brown color with a slight yellow hue to the beer . large frothy head that eventually dissipated to some patchy lacing and thin head . a slightly roasted aroma almost almond like with some spice and fruit . a good whiff gave me a full flavoring of the aromas which were quite nice . the taste is a bit lacking though compared to the full body aroma of the beer . moderately bitter with some bready flavors but nothing that really stands out . the mouthfeel gave it a slightly refreshing light body with a good carbonation . overall great aromas and body but slightly lacking in the flavor compared to the potential .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed from notes taken . my apologies for the brevity and any possible lack of coherence i tried this beer at the oskar blues homemade liquids and solids in longmont right after having a glass each of chainsaw and imperial stout at the left hand tasting room so i was perhaps slightly less than sober . on tap served in a pint glass . a very slightly hazy gold no head . s huge grapefruit and slight caramel . t spicy then citrus very hop dominated . has a slight herbal taste as well . malt is bready and caramel and there s also a slight earthy grassiness like hay . m good carb light medium body . seems insubstantial for style abv . d genuinely surprising for abv drinks like a much smaller beer . this was n t in my notes but i ll point out that even my mom liked this beer and she is not anywhere near the hop head that i am .,taste,1.0,1
i was licky to find this vintage gem at kahn s in indy . pours to an old fet black oil body with an inch of chocolate brown head . nose is a warm rich malty feel with roasty chocolate notes hints of toffee and maple are noticeable too . as i take first sip it is as if it had been aged in oak as the wood notes are very present . mineral malty feel is even and balanced . . alchol is nowhere in the taste . it is a bit mettalic in flavor in a real old vintage kind of way . mouthfeel is rather thin and balanced by a slight hop hint that fades fast . this is very bood but maybe a bit past its prime . i would like to try a or so vintage to test this theory .,taste,0.7,1
served a deep mahogany color with no head at all . filled to the snifter s brim . warming alcohol and roasted candi sugars mostly made up the aroma with fleeting glimpses of rum soaked raisins and tropical esters . a hybrid dubbel tripel eh . initial sip tells me it s more like a dubbel than a tripel . lots of dark roasted candi sugars and raisiny fruit esters . lightly dry in the finish like a tripel though . hops are moderate and kept mostly in the background of the finish . very warming . my only gripe is the lack of significant carbonation . even a vigorous swirl once the snifter was halfway through did n t induce any head whatsoever . the flavor was great though . due to the alcohol it took me almost an hour to consume a oz . snifter . definitely a beer to revisit .,taste,0.9,1
mounds of rocky white foam rocketed from the bottle as soon as it was opened kept coming meaning youd better use a oz . glass . i lost half the damn bottle . big rocky head took forever to recede leaving really big lacing . my appearance rating reflects that it had a great long lived head but it just was too much of a good thing . getting beer everywhere before you even get a sip detracts from the beer experience . i want my over priced craft beers in me not on me . beer was mostly clear brass color . aroma was metallic rusty with hops fruit esters and alcohol . taste was tangy sour fruit apple and citrus with an herbal character . quite sweet some malt but definitely light on taste the tiniest hop hit in the finish . the brewers description is reght on this is pretty a micro version of macro lager . a bit thin but very fizzy . if youre a bud drinker who is gluten intolerant or a sorghum farmer youll like it .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured from a bottle into a pub glass . about a one inch head that faded very fast . it is a deep reddish brown . smell the smell is somewhat lacking . a slight malt smell . taste has a roasted taste at the beginning and finishes with a little bit of spice and malt . mouthfeel a medium bodied that is well carbinated . i like my brown ales to be a little more carbonated . drinkability this is a very drinkable brown ale . i will buy more .,taste,0.9,1
golden huge with orange highlights and a simple head . smell is almost all grain little hops . taste is minty hops that only hit in the back then coat up front nice bitterness coat on the palate . dry mouthfeel and not much here where s my fresh aroma and hop experience .,taste,0.8,1
the appearance is yellow straw with a fizzy head that quickly vanishes . the smell is sweet and sour at once but both qualities are indistinct enough to blend into something unappealing . taste is actually pretty good something like a sweet coconut followed by a bitter finish . as it warms the coconut turns into a honey sweet reminiscent of a less intense honey lager . mouthfeel is unimpressive and average somewhat watery . the carbonation seems less than usual but manages to tickle the tongue . here comes the ultimate negative after one of these you begin to build up a high level of gas that you just ca n t seem to get rid of . it sits in the middle of your chest and refuses to go away . i asked some friends if they were experiencing the same and they were . the bloat factor is high but the beer tastes pretty decent . better than i expected but not good enough to warrant another purchase .,taste,0.7,1
i did n t get any foamy head at all i m pretty sure it s not supposed to be like that so i suppose it s the bartender s fault . appearance it looks like any other beer not distinctive at all . just the dark yellow type that is common to many beers . smell basically no aroma at all except that when you are about to take a sip you know that it s going to be beer and not say wine or water instead . taste well it s often the cheapest beer available on tap so the taste is n t flavoursome as you d expect . mouthfeel the one good thing about this beer is that it quenches your thirst and feels good going down very smooth . drinkability above average . overall although i m not a big fan of this beer i will keep drinking it because it is cheaper than the others on offer and furthermore you can keep drinking it without feeling too bloated etc .,taste,0.4,0
this is a brew of substance in every category . arrived a very cloudy and dark amber with a very short crown and a minor lace . body is medium full . aroma is mildly fruity hoppy . i am unsure of the carbonation due to the cloudiness of the product and lack of crown . .but this is a minor point at best . the taste is overwhelming for a true hophead to which i am one . the hoppy bitterness remains the same from start to finish with limited linger which increases anticipation of the next taste . geez i wish this was available locally . . .,taste,1.0,1
this is the kind of beer that a hop head like myself likes to see . there was a dense white head sitting atop my hazy golden beer . luck of the draw perhaps but i did n t see a lot of floaties in mine compared to what others have described . but if the bottle says unfiltered then i let mine relax for days weeks if i can stand it that long and pour slowly like a homebrew . nice aroma hops up front on the nose but a nice combination of three types . cascade was n t one of them and that is a pretty ubiquitous hop in nw california ipas so kudos for that . very nice taste . soft and slightly sweet with a hop build up leaving a pleasant bitterness at the end . well worth buying if you enjoy trying different hop flavors .,taste,0.9,1
a gold with a fluffy white head . good retention lacing . s floral citrus grassy hops with a hint of underlying breadyness . t orange grapefruit citrus with hints of pine from the hops toffee bready biscuit flavours from the malts . not overly fruity hints of cotton candy but you can tell it s an ale yeast unlike some of the american versions . modest bitterness for an ipa and i ve come to expect more . the hop flavour is n t in your face either but it has a pleasant depth . the taste is really great by style wise some might consider it more of a pale ale than an ipa . m well attenuated silky smooth creamy slight hints of acidity in the dry finish . well crafted . d hell yeah .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at the brewery a few hours ago . review from notes . poured into a clean clear glass . notes from brewery uncivilized and aggressive this west coast styled ipa packs wicked hop flavors and aroma . savage amounts of simcoe columbus and cascade hops define this brews signature pine and citrus notes . try with our smoked wings in the killer sauce and run the risk of a shrunken head . a basic orange brown translucent body under a minimal light head . s cascade hops but not that strong . this is what i expected and it is true to the style . t hops unbalanced hops . grapefruit tartness from start to finish . unimaginitive and unbalanced . m moderate feel . would have been thin but the hops beef up the feel with their tangy tartness . d only fair . i can not have more than one of these .,taste,0.4,0
i generally like the beers of great divide and i almost always enjoy belgian strong ales . the beer pours dark with an underwhelming head . i do n t get too much from the aroma . slight sweetness . the taste was not overwhelming to start but it got better as it warmed . there was a sweet earthy malt flavor that i enjoyed . some fruit flavor also coming through and the alcohol was pretty hidden for . one bomber is enough to drink . not bad overall .,taste,0.8,1
shared with my father on a rainy summers eve . a dark with a generous beige head that looks very creamy . s smoke sour fruit acetone vanilla chocolate . t cocoa coffee chocolate dishwater with a hint of vanilla . m very thin and dry a low carbonation and a bitterness at the end . this is by far the worst beer i ve ever tried from ngne . stay away from it as it s not worth the money .,taste,0.4,0
i had a . ounce bottle and poured the beer into a half liter glass . a nice pale yellow color with a little head . i could barely smell anything i think there was a faint grass smell . i could not taste anything the beer was almost tasteless . there was no aftertaste and only a little hop bitterness . it was almost like drinking water so i d consider this as a good thirst quencher .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a ounce bomber it had a very nice deep orange red color as of the sun sitting on a field of wheat excellent lacing and great head but too much head really it overflowed no matter how slow i poured . great scent a nice straw wheat sweetness with a huge citrus amarillo of course aroma throughout . good taste a nice wheat undertone with huge amarillo hop bitter citrus tones on top i d have liked a bit more wheat and a bit less hops but it was still wonderful . it went down exceptionally smooth and well .,taste,0.8,1
definitely fits the definition of a big beer for me dark brown color strong amount of foam that is like a cappuccino reduces to a small amount of covering lacing the top of the beer . strong beer all around taste wise consistency and alcohol wise . this is like other brown ales i ve had but hopped up on steroids . it s good though strong malts resonate throughout has almost a syrup like quality to it reminds me of arrogant bastard in more ways than one i am feeling that right now but you can also taste the hops as well . definitely not a session beer for me but i like what they ve done with it . tastes like arrogant bastard combined with a brown ale to me i do n t think they were doing it on purpose but that is how it comes across to me . it is disguised as a brown ale because it has different malt and has that coffee taste to it .,taste,0.9,1
this is a fine example of what i think pale ale should taste like . this beer has an excellent balance . it has the perfect amount of bitterness at the right time . it is easily drinkable and has an excellent mouthfeel . leaves a slight dry taste in your mouth . this is a beer to get . damn good pale ale .,taste,1.0,1
a a cloudy ruby red with a creamy white head . s complex smell . hoppy with a hint of chocolate . it also has a fruity quality possibly melon and lemon . i also got the impression of honey . t lemon zest and grapefruit . perfumy with a bitter aftertaste . m managed to pull of a light yet oily feel in the mouth . d this is a very interesting beer there is a lot going on . it has complex flavours and aromas and it s the sort of beer that could taste slightly different each time you drink it .,taste,0.6,1
upon opening this beer shot out all over the place . huge amounts of carbonation everywhere . whats up with that . a opaque brown red body with a fin tan brown head . s tart sour aroma creamy celery nice yeastyness . t sour tart and bitter . raw vegegable bitterness rotting apple skins . vinger . m light body light carbonation . this would proabably be different experience if the bottle didnt blow up when we opened it . d this tastes nasty so avoid it .,taste,0.2,0
two fingers light brown head over a dark black brown edges ale . the head is fizzing like a soda . there s a nice cap of froth sticking around and decent lacing . aromas are predominantly chocolate roasted coffee and a very mild acidity . flavors follow suit with a higher acidity that borders on astringent and a heap of chocolate bitters . the mouthfeel is nice and full bodied but still smooth and drinkable . with such a low abv i can see this beer becoming a favorite session for east coasters .,taste,0.6,1
a poured a slightly dark transparent amber reddish color . fluffy slightly off white colored head . lacing was heavy than gone if that makes sence . s a perfect balance of malt and citrus hops comming at ya . t really clean and sharp from the rye . the citrus hops are nice but i also noticed a slight pine taste which made it better . m heavy bodied . good carbonation . d if you can get past the heavy body then you will be clear sailing . overall i was told from the dude where i got this that it was only . something percent abv . i drank the whole pack and felt buzzed but not hammered drunk that i think a . abv would do to me . it s a great brew to have but if you re also wanting to get hammered you better have some time .,taste,0.9,1
rich bronze color two fingers of frothy head . good lacing . as you lift the glass towards your face you experience the sensation of walking into a pine forest and falling face first into a pile of sap . big pine hop aroma wafts off of alpha king . taste is dominated by bold hop flavor well to the bitter side of average . a variety of citrus and pine flavors accent the bitterness . a solid malt backbone gives the flavor shape and contrast a pleasant touch of sweetness . taste has a surprisingly clean finish . mouthfeel is a little slick . its a bit of a heavy brew and even thought the avb is n t too high the extreme flavor and moderately heavy weight makes me hesitate to open a second bottle . a very impressive pale ale or ipa or dipa whatever you want to classify it . elite in class and execution .,taste,0.9,1
this is one of the best known beer from hungary . a clear golden color with mild head that faded quickly . s mild spicy and herbal hops . the taste is grassy and malty slight hop taste . the body is light with low carbonation . m very nice pilsner low carbonation . one of the best beers from hungary,taste,0.7,1
i really did n t like this one . it s just weired . there is no direction it seems . i do n t know what they were going for with this beer . it s so confusing . i know it s supposed to be a winter style beer but it s not a good one . this beer is a mess . they say it s a bock but it s not like any other bock i ve had . not going to have this one again .,taste,0.4,0
a light amber i ve had it in a range of carbonations sometimes very low carbonation sometimes excessive carbonation for the style of beer . s very fruity with a nice subtle hoppy and honey mixture . t rather like a toned down version of the smell fruity and hoppy but the honey taste is a bit burnt or metallic . this might be due to it being from a can . m d easy to drink but sometimes if the carbonation is a bit high i would look elsewhere .,taste,0.6,1
a liter bottle or growler however you want to look at it purchased at al s of hampden and shared with wishuwerebeer . this brew appears a dark brown color with a finger of smooth creamy tan head that slowly recedes and leaves a coating of lacing upon the glassware . when held to the light you can see the body displays quite a bit of deep ruby clarity . the aroma includes fresh roasted coffee with an earthy component and a citrus twang that is very similar to that which can only be attributed to the effects of coffee grounds beans . as the brew warms up it has a minty sort of herbal quality which i am assuming to be the hops coming forward in this brew . overall this offering is quite roasty smelling and enjoyable to the nose . the taste however has a peculiar sort of yeasty greenness that i find to be distracting and somehow it makes it s way into the aroma after getting the taste in your mouth . it has quite a bitter roasted quality of malt which blends nicely with the flavor of coffee . it leaves a lingering green leafy taste which is a little fruity in the mouth coupled with coffee bitter roasted malt and a slight drying chocolate character . the off flavor here of green yeastiness ruins this brew for me and as much as i try to focus on the good qualities the green flavor keeps coming back and i ca n t oversee it . the green aspect brings out a mineral taste which just adds to the bad aspect of this beer s flavor . this is a medium bodied brew with a light enjoyable level of carbonation . it is carbonated enough to support a head for a bit and have a light prickly feel in the mouth . for nearly alcohol it is hidden quite well in both flavor and warming factor . this is a brew that had a lot of potential and i would n t mind trying it again . i am glad i shared the bottle with a friend i could finish my glass but was not interested in having another . perhaps i got a bad bottle based on other people s reviews or maybe i let it sit in the cellar for too long .,taste,0.4,0
vintage bottle purchased at a very very very nice grocery store . pours gravity well black with a neat one finger tan head that stands up pretty well . this is a gorgeous beer i could stare at it for hours . it has a really powerful smell chocolate and coffee with spiciness and definite malt . what i smell and taste most of all though is alcohol . the flavor is super complex though and i m probably too dumb to come close to describing it all . maltiness and alcohol run the show but there s a delicate balance of other things going on that i might be able to pick out if all that booze it s really not . the beer is nice and chewy but maybe a little thin for the style which works in its favor actually . the alcohol drops drinkability to nil . when i opened one fresh i could n t even finish it . after i let it sit for a month and half or so it had calmed down a lot revealing a fantastic flavor profile but it was still all blurred together by the alcohol . i got another four pack and i m laying them down for as long as i can stand . some aging could make this into a really legendary beer . rerate aged for three months wow this is so awesome . the bite has calmed down although it s still there in force and the chocolate note has pretty much disappeared entirely . coffee has chilled out a little but it s definitley present . this is exactly what i hoped would happen the uncompromising ass kicking ethanol has taken a back seat and the other stuff in the beer is able to shine . and damn that other stuff is good . dark fruit and some unusual malt notes . the wood and bourbon flavors are much more noticeable . there is something surprisingly belgian about the flavor maybe it s the fruitiness and the unreal sick awesome malt blend . drinkability is way up but this stuff is still basically tasty motor oil . rererate sweet zombie jesus this stuff just gets better the longer i sit on it . rerererate at one year out i d consider selling myself into white slavery for another bottle of this god among beers . year old bourbon county makes other stouts totally undrinkable .,taste,1.0,1
poured a hazy amber with lots of suspended yeast and a nice head that left almost no lacing on the glass . the smell was much like most tripels i ve had that wonderful malt and yeast combination . the taste well that s a story . the bottle says kissed with ginger . on my first taste or two i really didn t get the ginger but as i progressed through the st of two glasses bomber the ginger really came through . about midway through this st glass i was thinking this was an awesome flavor the classic tripel and ginger combo . then i poured the rest of the bomber and the ginger began to become too much just mushroomed into too much on the palate . i could n t wait to finish it . stick to one glass . mouthfeel was average . drinkablity i would say is low as talked about above great first glass but stop there .,taste,0.8,1
a pale yellow color lots of carbonation coming from it . no head at all . was n t made at all to go into a glass . s nothing really stands out . come corn smell there is also a skunk smell beginning here . clear bottles does n t help . t regular nothing particular . light beer light taste . same thing for this one . m really high carbonation . enjoyable really refreshing also in the summer outside . d light beer so i could drink a lot of these over a session . this would make an excellent session beer in the summer only . i never buy corona in the winter there is no reason doing so .,taste,0.4,0
reviewed on fresh bottle i bought this for . a six pack . extremely expensive but now that i tasted it im begining to think it was worth it . poured from a oz . bottle at about cellar temperature into a pint glass . it pours a dark orangeish amber color almost brown with a nice off white to tan head . when held up to the light there was lots of floaters and such im assuming it was bottle conditioned . very good head retention and some pretty decent lacing as well . the aroma is very strong and fragrant . there is some flowers a lot of wood almost like a whiskey wood flavor some vanilla notes oak notes with some citrus hops as well . this is a hugely complex beer both in the aroma and taste . the taste is very woody with a nice hoppy bite in the finish . a little vanilla some oak flavors some nice malts very smooth . minimal carbonation . this has a great half life that lingers on and on gives you some nice warm woody flavors . ive heard that this is not really aged in oak barrels or even aged on wood chips . they make like a wood chip tea with water then strain out the wood chips and infuse only the water into the fermentation . i would definately suggest drinking this at about room temperature so you can taste all the complex unique flavors it has to offer . this one is very drinkable as it masks the alcohol pretty well . however it creeps up on you and can get you in trouble after too many . i definately reccomend this beer stone has a lot to offer and this is one of the best . also i think this is just a little better than the regular bastard as well as the double bastard . get it no matter what you have to pay even though its way overpriced . the most ive ever payed for a six pack . reviewed on bottle aged year months i can barely make out the enjoy by date to be could be but this is from the same pack as the above review . pours much darker than i remember a really dark red brown in the middle . a nice finger slightly tan colored head good retention good lacing . in the aroma sweet woody like malts piney citrus hops . not a whole lot of change maybe seems more malty than hoppy with the age . yes yes . the malts have definatly come out a lot more with age its very nice . woody sweet malts hard to describe but a very good malt profile . blanaced very nicely by piney citrus almost floral hops . quite a perfumey fragrant tasting beer perhaps a hint of smoke . complex . such a smooth mouthfeel just perfect feeling carbonation . great drinkability but i only got this one bottle . great beer fresh even better with age .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle received as an extra at dld sarcastro was that you . thanks matt . into my duvel tulip a black with a massive bubbly head fist sized . overcarbonated for sure s well roasted coffee on the nose with some chocolate in the back . as this warms up it takes on a mildly phenolic note t tons of coffee and chocolate on this but the overcarbonation really gets in the way . the finish is bitter coffee and pretty delicious . m overcarbonated did i already say that . definitely foams in the mouth . this really detracts from what could be a good beer d rather poor but given how nice this actually tastes i m going to let is sit for a few minutes and try to get rid of the co .,taste,0.7,1
. fl oz brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap served into n ice chouffe beer flute in low altitude los angeles california . reviewed live . expectations are high i think this is me first beer from three floyds . cost was . usd in orange county . a pours a one and a half finger head of nice cream lacing good thickness and great retention for the high abv . colour is rather dark caramel copper but when it pours it looks much lighter . sm heavy whiskey with a good dose of peat in there as well . it certainly grabs me right from the first whiff . caramelized malt also makes an appearance . it s musty with light hints of what could be dark fruit esters . it s a bit bready as well which is strange but likable . i m intrigued and excited to try it . moderate in strength overall . t heavy peat on the open which is a terrible start . the whiskey is in a tone buried deep in the profile . the result is less than desirable . the peat just savages all the other flavours gutting the beer . i get some terribly balanced hops and caramelized malt but only after searching past the awful aquarium peat note . this may be the worst barleywine i ve ever tried . the balance is certainly wretchedly abysmal . i do n t know what they were thinking but this downright blows . mf spontaneously coarse from the peat and pretty wet . does n t at all complement the flavours or style . dr to say this was a disappointment is an understatement . it s a total ripoff of a failed barleywine . sort of a failed collaborative experiment . it was irresponsible that this was ever released . i expected far more from my first three floyds beer . in its defense the alcohol does n t come through a whole lot .,taste,0.3,0
finger of tan head laces well . opaque deep red brown body . mega tart classical flemish red nose . trace of vinegar some sour fruit . fantastic . absolutely fantastic flemish red . slightly drier more nuanced than their oud bruin . dryish finish with faint citrus . quite a sweet fruity mid body lots of grape juice . a bit fizzy but no complaints here . a benchmark of flemish sours . what more need be said .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle covered with yeast spores into a tulip glass . a pours a hazy dark orange with a fluffy two finger off white head . the head sticks around for a minute and eventually recedes but leaves a trace of lace that marked how tall the head was . great retention . b bretty funk dominates the nose of this beer . its super tropical smelling with passion fruit grapefruit some sour fruits . t not what i was expecting . i had thought this would be a sour beer based on the smell but this one is really bitter initially . kind of like the white rind of a grapefruit . the brett is very strong and funky leaving a tartness in the back of the mouth . very earthy . m medium to heavy body with really good carbonation . its pretty creamy for the style . the abv is a bit evident as it goes down a bit hot . o like everyone else this beer threw me a curve ball . my mouth had an internal argument with my brain because my nose told it that it would taste different than it was . i really wanted this to be great it was fun and good at best . i think its great that mikkeller is doing this sort of series with yeast and hops . it allows me to really understand what im drinking with other beers .,taste,0.6,1
brewer patriot collection root beer brew pours a hazy chunky toffee color with a thick off white almost tan head . it definitely smells like root beer if a bit medicinal . you can smell wintergreen and licorice for sure . a strange tasting beer . there s some root beer flavorings but this ai n t root beer as we are accustomed to today not even close . i m not sure i could drink much of this i doubt i can finish the bottle but it s not terrible in small quantities . interesting as a novelty but split the bottle between several people .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark brown nearly black color with mahogany highlights around the edges . topped by a voluminous tan head that lasts a long time and can be brought back up by swirling the glass . the aroma is strong roasted notes and a decent bit of hops . the initial taste is a nice roasted flavor with a decent amount of sweetness . strong chocolate flavors as well with a decent amount of hop bitterness on the finish but then a slightly tart sharpness slips in . the sweetness is enough to make me think this is a milk stout of some sort but the tartness is wrong . the mouthfeel is also a bit thin and watery . drinkability is poor due to the odd finish and the unimpressive mouthfeel . four of us tried this two thought it was decent and two of us did n t care for it at all .,taste,0.4,0
got this beer in oz bottle at the six pack shop at fatheads in pittsburgh . d s and the sharp edge get a lot of credit and rightfully so but fatheads is a great place with terrific beers food . definitely worth the stop if you are in the burgh . i actually really enjoyed this beer a great deal . it poured nicely into my corsendonk glass . appearance nice brown hue that gets my juices flowing everytime . nice thick head that was a french vanilla in color . smell definitely had a strong alcohol scent . little of that plum pear fig air to it also . dont most of them . taste this is my style of beer to begin with . any dark belgian style is off to a good start and this did not disappoint . caramel flavor with a bit of fig . definitely strong alcohol towards the end but it did not deter me. mouthfeel silky and smooth . worked for me drinkability lets not kid ourselves i drank the whole bottle and felt a bit indulgent . however i got over it and did really enjoy it altogether . with this being my first rating maybe i am going a little overboard with the numbers but hey its for thelonius freaking monk . dig the bottle by the way one of the best ever . i have seen hundreds along the way .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle this strange fluid pours a medium yellow color with highlights of light honey . active carbonation bubbles soar to the surface of the liquid in the large white wine glass im using to review this beer . the rather thin head is tight and quite sticky leaving spots of lacing inside the glassware . the nose is quite simply otherworldly is this beer or possibly a complex white wine . the muscat grapes used in this beer are present right from the start and lend a very unusual wine like bouquet to the nose making you think you might be drinking a sparkling white wine instead of a technically beer . slightly sweet on the nose as well the wildflower honey is evident and makes one think a bit of a mead . this is either one of the most complex beers ever or it has a serious identity crisis . slight floral notes which i can only assume is from the chrysanthemum are very inviting as well . the nose is quite honestly more like a wine or a mead than a beer on first blush . the palate does not pale in comparison to the nose but grants a fuller picture of what the nose only hints at . again a sparkling white wine comes to mind but the mouth feel is obviously thicker and the initial flavor substantially sweeter . the sweetness subsides a little bit as the beer sits in the mouth and yields to a spicier fruitier composition that reminds me of a good belgian tripel . without a doubt though the honey and the grapes are dominant on the palate . the finish is moderately dry and the carbonation is just adequate to keep this beer from being sticky and cloying . in a nutshell this beer has a lot going on all at once . im a little bit torn whether it all melds together masterfully or its just a little outside the realm of congruence . whatever your take is however this is clearly a well crafted and seriously complex beer that defies style and stretches the palate in a very good way . i think if you really like a belgian tripel or maybe even a saison youll at least appreciate this beer . for me i genuinely like it and would like to revisit it again . like anything new a beer that is this unique takes some getting used to . dogfish head does it again .,taste,0.9,1
a hazy red hued color with a finger head which retained well . the color was a pinkish color . s strong berry smell . t wow . way too sweet . sour on the finish . where is the beer . tastes like soda . m light body . o did not care for . just way too much berry . off putting .,taste,0.3,0
john labatt signature porter in this year s winter heritage pack . looks are ok dark brown with a thin layer of foam . smell is average a bit of roasty malt prevails . taste epic fail . exceptionally watery a touch of sweet roasted malt zero hops . labatt blue has more flavor than this . pass this up even when free unless you want a glass of dark beer that tastes like tap water .,taste,0.3,0
got ta love victory . it s degrees in cuse so i figured one of the most highly regarded pilsners in the world would do the trick . a a fine straw yellow crystal look that walks the thin line of looking like an adjunct . the white head of foam is unlike any head that i have ever seen . crisp lining all across the glass s now this part jumps out for me . . crisp themes of fresh cut grass earthy tones biscuity themes and an unexpected distribution of hops . this is very impressive for a pilsner . t dry bitter and very earthy . the taste is lemony and clean on the way down . this is a very unique taste profile . the hops are still fluent . i really like this m crisp and clean . flavor is still embeded throughout d prima pils is an unbelievable brew . victory created a brew that exhibits high point in all aspects . this is an excellent brew for warm weather . very drinkable and delicious . in my opinion this is the best pilsner in the universe .,taste,0.8,1
ten ounce tap pour in a tulip glass a used motor oil with a half finger head that quickly faded to s bourbon caramel hint of dried fruit t bourbon up front fades into caramel raisins and slight cocoa the bourbon rises up again at the end m thick heady almost frothy after a few seconds o great mix of tastes throughout . i love the way the bourbon fades then comes back almost as if it wants to remind the person enjoying it that it is still there . the subtlety of the bourbon at the first taste allows the other flavors to stand out more than if it were heavier . a very good beer indeed .,taste,0.9,1
oz . expedition . have heard so much great stuff about this beer hope it does n t dissapoint . love the artwork on both outside and also comic on inside of cap . pours nice rich dark amber shade nice quarter inch head quickly dissapates to just an oily patch in the middle of my snifter but nice ring remains around the outside . a nice aroma of hops and bisquity malt some oily pine resin present but not overwhelming . a more subdued aroma than i was anticpating . wow the malt and hops both very aggressive upfront me likes . a very bitter finish warms the back of my toungue and throat . i quickly want to quaf this again . here we go . an excellent balence of intense hops with a strong malt backbone . a definate medicinal bitterness is left warming your mouth long after you swallow.the alcohol is there but not overpowering . yes this is a great barleywine . will return to one next year and there year after .,taste,1.0,1
served on tap in tulip glass a nice fluffy white head good retention and mild lacing . the beer is a super hazy murky yellow color . s horse blanket lemon zest light malt . a hint of biscuit clementine and nice peppery spice . t this is a fairly mild flavored beer that is somewhat sweet with a nice mild spice . some hay light sour flavor clementines and funky flavors all work very nicely together . m very light bodied little carbonation . over all i would say this is a very mild representation of this style . it was lacking a lot of the puckering sour that is generally associated with it but does have a lot of funky complexities going on .,taste,0.6,1
done in a horizontal tasting with widmer hefeweizen pyramid hefeweizen new holland zoomer and flying dog in heat wheat . eye in clarity this is the first beer of the lineup that actually looks like a wheat beer . it is cloudy in appearance and wet oak yellow in color . however the head is still pretty weak perhaps its these glasses seeing as how all the heads on these are and have been weak i guess i m just taking color and clarity into consideration at this point and have beer all along . the first two were much too clear in my opinion . nose real strong aroma comes from the bottle as soon as it starts to decant into the glass . strong wheat aroma unfortunately thats about it some slight hints at what might be agave not all too sure what the plant actually smells like . not much from the hops . the aroma i think that is supposed to be perceived as agave to me is much more like a melon type of aroma like a fresh cantaloupe that has just been split . tongue more of that cantaloupe type of flavor fresh . i like the balance on this one . there is a nice blend of . ahhhh i just found the agave in the taste . subtle . anyway nice blend of that cantaloupe type of deal up front with the wheat backbone and the agave that i perceive as a flavor sitting close to the bottome gums resting in the cheeks after the beer has been swallowed as well as a nice balance with the spicy hop character that is also in this beer . i think that this one is very nicely done nice subtle complexities . mouthfeel and drinkability pretty low in carbonation and light in body as well . pretty much expected for the style . finish leaves my mouth watering for more . do n t know how much i could make love to in one night however i can see myself picking this up again next season . still not my favorite american pale wheat but i like the unique character that this beer offers .,taste,0.9,1
a poured with of white head that quickly dissipated into a thin lacing . a carmel brown color with considerable haze s smells strongly of rye with very little noticeable hop aroma t surprisingly sweet for such a high abv beer but a difficult to describe flavor m a very thick mouthfeel almost creamy d inspite of its high abv i feel as though i could drink a long string of these though im sure that feeling may change if i did .,taste,1.0,1
nearly shocked that i havent reviewed this one yet . one of my favorite seasonals and hands down my favorite non extreme goose island beer . pours a bright and intensely colorful orange body topped with a creamy head all this with lots of fairly large bubbles racing to the surface . lacing check.clarity yep . aromas of hops and toasted bread with hints of caramel . the flavor is where this beer shines . the opening is a firm and solid citrus american forward hop bill this then perfectly fades into the toasted bread and caramel of the body . the two flavors are in near perfect harmony yet both are strong enough to excite . minor issues in the mouth feel i hate to say . the body is a touch too thick and almost flat on the way down . the active carbonation i can see doesnt last and it gives this one a bit of a heavy feeling . it is drinkable but it seems to have the body of the season without the flavors if that makes any sense . this one reminds me a lot of zombie dust i have to say . less hops goes without saying but they have similar bodies mouth feels and they both have a clean change from the hops to the malt profiles . certainly different flavors but very similar drinking experiences .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a flared pilsner glass . deep brown in color throwing ruby highlights when held to the light shows off a tall two fingers of light tan foam that falls away quickly to a capping that leaves a decent webbing of lace as the beer disappears . aroma shows a bit of roastiness with a touch of sweet malt and a rather assertive hop character grassy and a bit earthy . quite light bodied and well carbonated mildly sweet maltiness up front quickly transforming into a slightly roasty toasty dry middle with the grassy earthy herbaceous and bitter hoppiness drying things further leading things to a dry finish that shows a bit of sweet lingering caramel flavor on the back of the tongue . extremely easy drinking and much tastier and more characterful than expected from my first black and tan the porter shines through the mix and leads me to desire a taste of that concoction . it s only sad that it is n t available in this area .,taste,0.7,1
another faxe brew this was my second venture into the world of faxe and it will be my last . after having their extra strong lager i thought this would be interesting but i was sorrily mistaken . poured out of the ml can into a pint glass it looks real nice . nice copper color with a nice inch fluffy off white head . i had high hopes at this point . i took a nice big whiff of the smell of the beer and man did it smell bad . skunky metallic even when poured out of the can wet hay smell . brutal . after the first sip i was so repulsed by this that i almost poured it out . it has a watered down malty taste with little hops with a metallic twang just like the extra strong lager i think that s the trademark taste for this brewery . just bad . thin and watery mouthfeel very light . this is insanely hard to drink even when cold . i was barely able to choke down the whole thing . avoid .,taste,0.2,0
keep in mind i am not incredibly familiar with belgian whites . it is my least favorite style of the country and i dont buy it often . pours a hazy peach white . with normal head . smell is strong but seems like it should be skunkier . smells like lemony citrus and some hops . taste has some lemony notes with slight hop flavors . the taste virtually dies as the beer is swallowed . but there is an aftertaste that lingers for a bit but is not very strong . the last part of the taste is almost a musk . the mouthfeel is good but very thin and the carbonation tingles a bit . drinkability is very good keeping in mind its only . to be honest this beer just makes me want to go grab the strongest quadrupel in my cellar but i am more disciplined than that thank god . better than i expected for a beer in a can though i will say that .,taste,0.6,1
a golden nectar from the sun s like honey and malt t sweet . strong . delicious . not cloying at least for the first bottle m heavy and slick like a buttery wine . d tastes good about as drinkable as port . not very after half a bottle . for what it is it s great . a sipping beer where you may share a single bottle with your mate . even at the smaller bottle size it gets overwhelming fast so grab a few snifters in front of a cracking fire with a beautiful woman or man and enjoy yourself .,taste,0.9,1
this is not a beer for beer drinkers pseudo aficionados poseurs whoever . this is a beer for people who want cheap inebriation but for whaterver reason do n t want malt liquor . i do n t know what it looks like because nobody who buys this stuff would pour it into a glass . lightly hopped it has the mouthfeel of water that has been lubricated with the syrup of unfermentable sugars . i will say that it does n t taste at all alcoholic and at almost abv it does n t taste like it . all you have to do is walk around a college town after a football game and see empty cans of keystone ice lining the streets to understand what kind of brew this is .,taste,0.4,0
one thing i can tell ya about sly fox beers before i drink them is they have awesome looking cans . oz . can poured into a pint glass from caseys in drexel hill pa. a dark red body but you can almost see through the bottem of the glass.head was nice but didnt last more then a few seconds.some lacing on the glass . s malt and there is a smell of dirt maybe im crazy but it smells like earth.faint hop smell and it dont smell like bitter hops . t there really isnt a taste that i can compare this to as ive had warsteiner dunkel but that was a while ago.i can sorda taste the malt on the tip of my tongue.i dont taste any hops on this one . m the carbonation is pretty harsh on this one but not to the point where i dont enjoy it.goes down real smooth and is medium bodied . d i like it but it may take some time to get used to.i bought a pack and plan to have of them today and save the rest for some other time.ide buy this again next year maybe i havnt had this style of beer in a while and thats why the taste doesnt seem familiar to me but none the less a very good beer from a great brewery .,taste,1.0,1
hazy orange colour with a violent head . gusher . smells tangy as all gushers tend to do . tastes pretty good though . citrus and neutral bready malt . decent bitterness . way thin in the body due to the extreme carbonation . whatever little beastie that got into this beer has at least left me somewhat of a shadow of what this beer is supposed to be . i like that its from japan and i would really love to try it fresh as im sure its a pretty damn good beer . oh well to bad its infected .,taste,0.8,1
vintage from a ml bottle marked harvest ale into a st. bernardus chalice . upon opening the bottle i was met with a nosefull of dark dried fruits . a good pour revealed very little tan head and a full brown opaque beer . smalls are strong dried fig and currant along with crusty bread . taste is full sweet and complexly layered . an initial sweetness and tang are followed by a woody taste and an alcoholic wafting dissolving into maple sugar . mouthfeel is full and a bit surypy though not as coating as could be with almost no carbonation . this beer has characteristics of many of the fine liquors and liqueurs i have had . there is a distinct caramelization and dark dried fruit flavour that comes through in these elixirs . a fine once in awhile sipper with little allure to me personally .,taste,0.8,1
pours thick black with a medium sized brown head . smell has notes of coffee and roasted malt but i think the dominant aroma is strong dark chocolate . black coffee flavor up front with some roasted malt . deep bitter chocolate flavors throughout blend nicely . really nice . some moderate bitterness throughout . underneath there is a slight sweetness which provides some balance . medium to full bodied but not as heavy as you might expect . smooth . pretty easily drinkable . a really great stout .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at bukowski s cambridge ma . appearance inch offwhite head that stays for a long time and leaves rings of lacing . beer pours a very deep amber and leaves clumpy lace on the glass . smell bourbon caramel maple maybe some pine lurking around along with some plum and raisin . predominantly boozy and rather deep . very inviting . taste so much going on here . sweet caramel and toffee some chocolate subdued bourbon notes with a hot alcohol finish . rather malty at times but there s definitely some sharp hop influence piny . . coffee ice cream sweet yellow cake some vanilla fresh backed cookies hints of raisin and prune . tons of creamy candy cookie flavors and a lot of depth . excellent . mouthfeel creamy and full bodied . kind of sticky and almost chewy . starts a little watery then thickens way up . carbonation is decent . stickiness can almost get to be too much . hot from the alcohol . drinkability this is a strong beer in every sense of the word . it hits a bit heavily to have more than one at a time and i think it s probably a bit too aggressive to be more than a special occasion beer . i wo n t pass it up if i get the chance to have it again though . delicious beer . reminded me of some of the deeper creamier offerings at last night s night of the barrels . lucky find .,taste,1.0,1
got this one from czotch cheers clint this is my first beer from dark horse . pours an effervescent caramel with a finger of tan head . good lacing nice viscosity above average head retention s much smokeyness some oak toffee t smokeyness toffee oakyness some leafy hops up front . toffee smokey oak hickory with whispers of caramel as this warms . finishes dry oaky with pecans toffee more malt base please . . . almost pulled a . mf kind of wet low carbonation skews a bit malty like it should drinks alright hides the abv well but a touch too dry,taste,0.7,1
first off the novelty of this beer just has to be discussed a belgian strong pale ale in a pounder can . what . . are you kidding me . the label is creative and funny as well . i love the quirkiness . pours a thoroughly cloudy orange gold with a thick white head that clings to the glass pretty well . aroma is of ripe fruit some orange and also spicy earthy notes . the flavor has a sturdy bitterness that makes way to some bready spicy and fruity flavors . this beer is also wheaty and sweet striking a pretty good balance with the earthy bitterness and hops . the finish could be improved i found it a bit metallic . the mouthfeel was well carbonated but soft and fluffy . the alcohol really sneaks up on you with this brew . this is a good beer and i especially like the irony of the pounder can with this particular style . thanks to the awesome guy who gave me the can at ebenezer s belgian beer fest in maine this weekend . i owe you one whoever you are .,taste,0.7,1
this is one kick ass doppelbock not for the meek . deep brown color and very tan head that eventually clears up except for around the edges . smells sweet and syrupy . monstrous taste of head exploding malts and dark forbodings too . i ll see you on the dark side of the brew . all that you feel in the mouth is excitement of receptors you knew you had and some you did n t . only problem is the drinkability . this puppy is monstrous in its weight and a downright war to finish if you ve already had a couple . this being my third weighty beer of the night victory hop devil and affligem tripel preceding it it was a battle royal for me to drink all of it . make sure you re fresh for this one . p.s . love the goat .,taste,0.9,1
i thought this was just a normal bockish beer anyway this is n t bad a bit underwhelming at times taste wise but the beer does drink well golden light head nice looking beer smell is nice bit hoppy bit sweet bit malty taste seems toned down a bit too watery here not as much as it smells mouthfeel good smooth nice coating i say this is pretty drinkable a bit boring but does nice nice job overall,taste,0.6,1
on tap . served into a pint glass . a golden amber color translucent for an ipa . nice little white head lacing is there too . s smell was somewhat citrus like really earthy and bitter . t taste left something to be desired . i found the taste to be simple . some malt there but it was watery with a small bitter hop punch in the end . the hops that were there were grassy biscuity and earthy slight citrus kick . m went down really smoothly . this was light bodied for an ipa not much going on in the mouthfeel . d i could drink a few of these in a sitting but it did n t knock my socks off . not bad .,taste,0.6,1
pours hazy peach gold with yeast floating in suspension . chunky foamy glowing pearlescent white head dies down fairly quickly leaves almost a full ring of medium sized lacing with a few spots really sticking around . aroma is immediate pineapple hops with notes of cane sugar and a strong raw boozy kick . distant hints of golden apple and walnut and a bit of pepper and caramel . mouthfeel is thick juicy and bitingly fizzy . the booze in this one is very hasty feels more like an than a . flavor is a full frontal assault of black pepper bell pepper jalapeo undisguised alcohol and extremely resiny piney hops . a tiny bit of orange zest . sneaking in somewhere is the faintest tone of honeyish malts . overwhelmingly sharp and bitter . very warming very dry . true to the beer s intent hop bitterness is very english in style though very american in magnitude . aftertaste is hot boozy dry and extremely bitter .,taste,0.8,1
served in straight pint glass . poured a hazy cloudy orangeish amber color with just about an inch of slightly off white head that dissipated at a moderate pace and left medium lacing . the aroma was more subdued than i expected from this nw brewer a pleasant blend of floral and citrus hop scents . the flavor however was far bolder than the aroma had led to me to expect . a solid malt foundation something lacking in a lot of highly regarded ipas supports a veritable hop explosion . that blend of hops the nose promised is delivered in spades floral pine and citrus are all solidly represented here . the body was also a pleasant surprise solid and full but not heavy or filling . drinkability is very good having several of these has been an easy accomplishment . overall a very good bordering on great example of the style . worth effort to find .,taste,0.9,1
vintage . ml black and gold waxed and capped brown bottle . degrees . not my th review but my th beer tried . it pours a thick black with a voluptuous tan head . the head is sandier and not as dark as most russian imperial stouts . it holds like a marvel for a year aged brew of this strength . it refuses to recede but as it does it coats my snifter with thick lacing . the smell is absolutely wonderful . i was at a brewery today smelling the fest wort and this one has a lot of that fresh wort smell that honey oatmeal like malt sugar smell . also in there is chocolate coffee slight roastiness rum and that classic stout smell with a bit of fruitiness . there are raisins and dark cherries in it as well as some caramel and a slight nuttiness . the sweetness can be smelled though there is also a cutting bitterness and sharpness sin the smell . the alcohol is present merely as an addition to the complexity of this brew . this one is pretty intense in the mouth a sweeter fruitier ris . it smacks you initially with some caramel covered cherries and raisins then another wave of vinous raisin grape and finally a bitter coffee chocolate finish . the alcohol flashes itself though not completely it is a palate exhauster form start to finish . though a bit cloying the mouthfeel is pretty epic for the style it is smooth and thick with a present but not overbearing alcoholic burn . this is the liqueur beer as it holds a bit more sweetness and complexity tan your average russian imperial stout . overall if they were to tone down the sweetness on this one it would reach epic levels of enjoyability the nose is right on .,taste,0.6,1
as i enjoy the normal aventinus was interested to try this when in the weiss haus in munich . bottle was dated with serial number around . aroma is heavy very sweet spicy all you would expect of aventinus but magnified in the eisbock . taste is almost overpowering at first extremely fruity and sweet spices malts and heavy textured and almost burns the back of the throat as it slips down like a shot of brandy . the alcohol content is very obvious and the heavy almost thick texture and sweet flavours linger long in the mouth . i enjoyed this very much but would only want one and it could never be considered and thirst quencher or session beer and for that reason i rate the drinkability down . an amazing beer but one to savour on a cold evening to warm you up . johnw b ham uk april,taste,0.9,1
a hazy gold with flakes of proteins and yeast . the head was fluffy off white and fairly persistent eventually fading to a thin layer . s ginger cinnamon pepper and tea . t dogfish head rides the thin edge of the wedge and when they nail it palo santo marron for example it s amazing but when it s a miss it can be pretty bad . in this case this is a abv chai bearing little resemblance to real sahti . clearly they ve tried to do something interesting here with using hot rocks to boil the wort but the addition of the chai at the end completely obliterates the good previously wrought as it is the dominant taste . m smooth good body with full carbonation . o maybe if you re a huge fan of chai .,taste,0.4,0
a light orange . cloudy . .small white head s big garlic aroma . fuck . i could ward off vampires with this shit . thank you summit hop . underneath all the garlic is a little light citrus but hard to distinquish t catty . .garlic . onion . do n t like this at all . maybe some light citrus but again hard to note . m medium to full bodied . not much bitterness on the finish or the taste really . d i m not fan of surly abrasive as i think that has similar characteristics as this one but this is much worse . probably the worst tasting dipa i have had . will never buy again .,taste,0.2,0
had a terrific berkshire maibock on tap at the student prince in springfield mass during a stop between nyc and burlington vermont . when i returned home i went to the local beer store hoping to find the same in a bottle . no luck . the only maibock on the shelves was mcneill s . i was highly skeptical as i ve always found mcneills good on tap and bad in the bottle i should have went with my hunch . in short awful . at first i thought it was overwhelmingly sweet but then i realized it was actually a hybrid of too sweet and extremely sour . the smell seemed like it might be ok but this was a terribly balanced effort that was way too forward with all the wrong stuff . i still have one in the basement . as a matter of principle i never let a beer go bad i ve probably done it twice in years of beer drinking . i suspect this will be the third time . i m done with mcneills bottles .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle i drank this about weeks ago and after seeing that it was not rated a i felt compelled to write my own review . very tasty beer had one with my steak dinner and man did it add a lot to my meal . dark coffee color can not remember exactly but i do not recall head or lace . smell was a bit nuttier than i thought it was going to be . could also pick up coffee and coco a bit sweeter than i thought . taste was very good . i would n t call it complex because my mouth was over taken by nut the coffee to me was not as heavy as most porters . roasted nut could sum this up for me . also was a bit lighter on the tounge that most porters . very drinkable great with flame cooked meat .,taste,1.0,1
as usual no picture . no idea how expensive but it s about bomber only to be had as part of their holiday pak at . pours a thick syrupy and cloudy brown . no carbonation really to speak of . no head forms at all and therefore no lacing . poor so far . rich leathery aromas abound . loaded with sour cherry and mayhaps some cinnamon or clove way in the back . nice . flavor is really sweet and that s not necessarily a good thing . it s almost cloyingly thick also . there s some obvious barrel aging notes in here but they mostly give off a charred flavor . it s really bitter and not hoppy bitter . more like burned toast bitter . also the alcohol is very evident . abv . i think maybe this beer did n t turn out like they had hoped . i do n t enjoy it and it s seriously close to a drainpour . sorry guys . what i like most the wonderful aromas . what i like least pretty much everything else . verdict painfully expensive and not at all worth the hefty price tag .,taste,0.3,0
excellent double triple . ipa . even after a pliny the elder this shocked my palate . if you like hop bombs you ll love this . i think this is an awesome beer . my only criticism is that is could be more aromatic . but that s like complaining about cindy crawford s mole even if you could find better you would n t deserve it anyway . i gave it a . for drinkability because i barely tasted the alcohol at . which is impressive . in other words great drinkability for a beer not for a light american pale lager . bottom line if you like double ipa s buy this . it is likely in the or s in ibus but very drinkable if you are used to dipas . if not go drink a pale ale . this is the best use of chinook hops i have yet seen and i include arrogant bastard and sn celebration in that . as a side note why do people review beers styles they do n t like . this is supposed to be a bomb . so this is a nuke . it says triple hopped on the cover but people mark it down for being bitter . that s like marking down a pogo stick for being springy . hello . this is why i will not review porters or stouts i simply do n t like roasty flavors . i have tasted ipas with much less ibus that were less drinkable . you got ta respect the style man .,taste,1.0,1
the pour into my murphy s glass raises a very thin light tan head that has no interest in sticking around for the show . some sudsy lacing clings to the glass though . below the beer is a pleasant tawny copper . the nose is quite sweet and full of caramel in fact it smells like a hefty sweet barleywine . i m not picking up any hops in the nose which is a definite knock . the taste though puts great elements together . the sweet caramel malt plays perfectly with the distinctive hops that i ca n t quite describe . not piney not citrusy not herbal metallic like german hops just hoppy in a mellow but noticeable way . as i drink more though i find it a tad too sweet . the mouth is thick with high but fine carbonation . alright here . a pretty nice ipa but not anything to seek out unfortunately . i really want a good english ipa .,taste,0.8,1
strange one this . not what i d really call a tripel more like a strong witbier . lots of yeast from start to finish with a chalky creaminess to match . very smooth with a slightly sweet but dry finish . i get the feeling that this beer is as confused about its identity as i am . still a great tasting beer but not what i was expecting from a tripel .,taste,0.9,1
a black . cool s nutty and fresh with some fruits behind but not really much of a scent t tastes like an oil mixed with dirt . i d rather eat worm meal off my work boots than drink a full bottle of this earthen torture . m the taste kills the feel and it just kind of burns till thankfully discipating quickly d yup .,taste,0.2,0
poured from a . oz bottle . four finger head with fingers of lacing remaining . almost black in color no light comes thru even when holding glass next to a lamp . a little carbonation but you ca n t see it . not much aroma a surprise considering the intense flavor . slightly bitter lots of malt . thick at first taste mouthfeel got thinner the more i drank . aftertaste slightly alcoholic it should be since it s proof . a very nice porter . i ll buy it again .,taste,0.8,1
this beer came a slightly hazy peachy gold with a thin egg shell head with a slow stream of bubbles rising up from the bottom . smells of ginger and wild flowers . this really dominates . i only get hints of bready malts beneath . tastes of dry and subtle ginger with a dry hop edge for balance . this finishes up with more of a pickled ginger sweetness . feels nice and present almosty creamy with a sneaky subtle carbonation . odd for the style but still tasty . a good one for the summer .,taste,0.7,1
the description made me think this was a double ipa but while this was hoppier than sierra nevada s ipa it was not as big and hoppy as a double or imperial ipa . the appearance was a nice coppery color very clear with a nice white head . the malt was very pronounced with the hop bitterness in balance . this was a bigger more full bodied beer than the regular ipa . while i do not like hop bombs i throughly enjoyed this beer .,taste,0.8,1
served on tap at the ukiah brewing company in a goblet . only place you can get it . a deep dark amber with a nice head that quickly disappeared . s tons of roasted malt and buscuity goodness . t wow . the malt comes flying through with a satisfying sweetness following soon after . the . abv is misleading the beer finished with a nice warmth that suggested more . mf d quite thick for a straight bock slightly grainy . it was good to drink though and enjoyable from start to finish . did n t quite go with my fish and chips but my food stayed untouched while i focused my attention on this find . my suspicions about the alcohol content was confirmed when the bartender said i m not kidding here yeah i think it s more like . . it s a nice little bonus . whether this was a brewing accident or the way it is normally it adds a lot of character to the beer . if you re in ukiah be sure to stop and try this beer . there s not a lot else to do up there .,taste,1.0,1
wow i was expecting a much better beer for so much on label advertising . there s certainly a decent hop presence in this beer but nowhere near as much as i expected . a pours a boring yellow brown clear with almost no head at all . s honestly smells a little funky like natty light or some cheap beer . t taste is n t horrible . hops are present but there s basically as much malt as hops anyway . i was expecting more of an imbalance and much more bitterness from the hops but honestly this is almost like a watered down low grade harpoon ale . m i was expecting this to be more dry and it is n t . it should be . a little too fizzy . d average . i would never buy this beer again for any reason .,taste,0.7,1
this beer pours a dark cherry red and has a thin fizzy one finger head with little to no retention but leaves some dark pink lacing on the glass . the aroma is bursting out with ripe berries yeast and pepper medley . the taste reminds me of sweetarts with a sensory overload of fruit . if you ve never had a lambic before the you re in for a treat with this one .,taste,0.9,1
a the beer pours a rich deep copper color with brown highlights . a very large pillow like head forms and the retention is quite good . as i work through this beer i notice the lacing is massive . huge soap like presence decorating the entire glass . carbonation is relatively high . so far so good this is exactly what i want my rye beer to look like . s this is definitely different than i expected . there is a heavy aroma of citrus fruits and candy . the hops are also very present and add a very earthy almost piney smell . i was not able to detect the rye in the nose . this smells more along the lines of a double ipa . t the first thing i tasted was a nice hint of caramel malt followed by some bitter citrus possibly grapefruit . the rye is present and adds a complexity to the flavor . there is a slight hop bitterness in the clean and dry finish . there is a very small hint of alcohol in the finish and this increases as the beer warms . this is a very nice offering from founders . a good mix of sweetness and bitterness with a dash of rye mixed in . it is light bodied and somewhat less creamy than i would have expected . i would say this is a very sessionable beer and at . abv . i could get into some trouble .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into nonic pint glass . a nice clear golden with small inch head that recedes very quickly into almost nothing except a small white collar . some lacing . s beefed up american macro . lots of cereal grain with an underlying sweetness . not a lot going on here . t more american macro taste . quite flavorless really until the finish where some discernable grain husk appears followed by faint corn . slightly bitter . very lager like to be an ale . m not quite as watery as i d expected but still very thin . carbonation is moderate . i do n t think body or co could save this brew . d not too hard to drink but it is n t very good . there just is n t any real flavor aside from the husk near the finish and while it might make the beer easy to drink it does n t give me any reason to drink it especially considering the price . i d actually rather throw back bud or miller all evening as opposed to this . i do n t know what the hell kolsch is beyond ba s description so perhaps i m missing something when it comes to style but this beer is utterly pointless . it s not really bad it s just nothingness incarnate . i ca n t imagine what flying dog was trying to do with this offering maybe they succeeded . i definitely wo n t be enjoying this outside of a flying dog mixed pack .,taste,0.4,0
draft service into a shaker pint glass at yard house in irvine . a opaque dark brown color showing some clarity at the edges with one finger of mocha tinted foam head . heavy lacing remains on the glass and submerged bubbles cling all over to the wall of the glass . s extremely mild consisting mostly of carbon dioxide with a trace amount of milk chocolate . t begins off dry with dark fruit weak roasted malt and restrained acidity . the middle reveals slight astringency that seems associated with a weak and transient soapy flavor . bitter roast swells up in the finish with suggestions of coffee and cocoa powder alongside . charcoal lingers on the palate but not overly long . m medium viscosity creamy and slightly astringent on the palate with low carbonation . d o while not much of an attention grabber this porter has a feel of authenticity about it . it is more bitter than the average porter apparently deriving from a combination of hop and roast influence . it has the potential to match most other craft porters of american origin in terms of favorable qualities but fails to really stand out amongst them .,taste,0.8,1
wow this beer is interesting . when you pour it looks midnight black and forms a two inch tannish red creamy head . smells malty and sweet . it has undertones of chocolate but there is a sharp alcoholic scent as well . this beer is alcohol . mouthfeel is quite good . not too dry but definitely not cloyingly sweet . taste is less malty than i would have thought . good amount of bitterness . tastes pretty alcoholic but not overwhelming . pretty well balanced over all . for a person who is not crazy about stouts i definitely enjoy this beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours a light milky lemon straw color . the head is somewhat shallow but bright white . its an average looking wit . the liquid is very effervescent . it presents a grassy aroma full of coriander and citrus . spice lemon orange peel and esters . the taste is fresh and citric . theres plenty of coriander and citrus in the aroma along with a mildly tart acidity . its not very complex however and despite just a little twang lacks real wheat flavor . its slightly sweet in the foretaste which provides a nice balance to the tartness . theres a little yeast flavor in the brew as well . the beer gets a little bitter near the finish . its fairly refreshing and pretty easy to drink . ive had this one in the past but this current experience didnt hold up to my memory .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle in pint glass no date but in my refrigerator for a couple of months a pours crystal clear with a thick fluffy light tan head . i am surprised how quickly the head dropped leaving only a little lace . the red color is quite striking a number of homebrewers would love to get this color in their own red ales . s medium dark crystal malts and american citrus hops . t a sharp bitterness that is well balanced by the sweet caramel followed by a burst of citrus hops makes me think amarillo . there is a hint of earthiness that i ca n t put my finger on but it is not unpleasant . m not crisp not round full right in the middle lower carbonation than i would expect for the style but not unreasonable . o this makes a very good hoppy autumn beer i am not sure i would want it when it was summer especially a fl summer but it is great when it is rainy and degrees outside and i am not ready for a ris . worth seeking out recommended .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle bought at total wine in delaware for . . bottled in and the world s most extraordinary beverage printed on the label . the appearance is definitly unexpected completely clear and suprisingly bright . when i think of a abv doppelbock i cant help but imagine a black brown sludge . it has a dark tan head that fades completely but the liquid itself clings to the glass like a sugary schnapps . the smell is definitly a wafting of dull bready sweetness . the taste does not stray from this either very very sweet . the taste and mouthfeel definitly make me think of a sherry with its syrupy sweetness . mouthfeel of this beer is unrelenting . it sticks and stays and doesnt go away . very smooth and syrupy with the taste lingering . as i let the glass sit the alcohol on the nose becomes very apparent . this is a very interesting beer . very much a dessert beer just as one would consider a sherry or a port . it honestly feels like a real dessert in itself like drinking a bottle of hershey s syrup .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle . as a jimmy buffet fan i just had to try it . clear light yellow . medium sized white head . smell is very faint . yeast bread dough . bit of citrus . taste is equally mild . more bitter than sweet . citrus and grass . bread dough yeast again . light body . medium carbonation . fairly refreshing . overall a beach beer . bland but easy enough to drink .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter on bottled on on the pour i can see faint traces of scorched brown once in the glass however this beer is jet black . this actually has to be one of the most viscous beers i have poured . so thick it was almost a drizzle . the head is solid two fingers of milk chocolate colored foam of small densely situated bubbles . reduced to about retention after several minutes it has left good lacing so far . thin but good retention spotty lace throughout . despite being a tad restrained the aroma is good . licorice is notable upfront quite prominent . following are notes of sweet chocolate roasted malts hints of toffee . maybe a spot of caramel molasses . not too much in the way of appreciable hops . a little booziness is also to be had . this is a big malty critter . moderately sweet chocolate caramel licorice hit upfront leading in to drier roasted malts . it seems roasted coffee is a faint part of the equation . in any case the finish is very dry . as with the nose hops are minimal at best not exactly a problem though . come to think of it hops may account for a portion of the bitterness that embodies the finish . honestly though something about the taste is n t quite working for me . something is missing possibly distinct burnt characteristics . very full bodied this is a thick chewy brew for sure . carbonation is low smooth creamy just like it should be . as mentioned above the finish is very dry . lots of roasted bitterness lingers on the finish for quite some time . at . abv the alcohol is well hidden . regardless of the fact that something about the taste does n t fully jive with me this is a really solid imperial stout . it s otherwise very impressive . more impressive is how easy of a drinker it is at the aforementioned abv . i would have no reservations about giving it another shot next time around especially if i found it on draft . do n t let me discourage you from giving a try .,taste,0.6,1
ml corked bottle . poured a pretty orange amber color with a massive head that threatened to overflow all over the table . aroma was of leafy hops pine and citrus . taste was quite hoppy at first with loads of citrusy flavors and bitter hops in the palate . as the beer warmed caramelly malts became very prominent in the taste . so much so that the smack in the face of hops that i so enjoy became muted . mouthfeel was medium to full bodied and i would have to say the drinkability is very high . i ca n t believe this beer is almost . i did n t taste any alcohol in this beer . i noticed it however after finishing about half the bottle and feeling the warmth in my cheeks . overall this is a good beer . but it s too malty for a dipa .,taste,0.6,1
appearance the beer pours a deep dark brown into a tulip . a fluffy off white head looks like it s going to be here a while but actually dissipates fairly quickly . smell the nose is complex and enticing . caramel and chocolate malt notes dominate with spices and phenols just slightly in the background . i get more breadiness as it warms . taste wow . the nose predicted a classic complex belgian strong dark ale . the unannounced guest though is the hops . the hops do n t dominate in the traditional sense the sweet chocolate malts and spices from the yeast are the main players and the hops really only rise to the surface at the end resulting in a nice dry finish but when the first sip hits your mouth the hops are definitely a surprise . unlike that pair of socks you received for christmas though it s a very pleasant surprise . this is an exceptional beer . mouthfeel medium bodied and in a way it s lighter in the mouth than you might expect for the style . drinkability high . the balance and dry finish provided by the hops make this much more drinkable that one might otherwise expect .,taste,1.0,1
ml brown bottle poured into a hobgoblin logo pint glass from a gift set . appearance moderate carbonation dark mahogany color . it looks quite tasty . smell fairly sweet smelling perhaps a bit of citrus . taste a touch of sweetness a mild and smooth flavor more so then i expected . mouthfeel quite a bit of body considering the mildness . good level of carbonation it is fairly mild . drinkability very this is something very sessionable . i normally drink belgian style beers so i did not know what to expect . i would drink this again and believe that it would go well with red meat .,taste,0.7,1
this is the first beer that i am trying out of the pack sampler and damn am i impressed . pours out dark brown almost ruby colored . the head is on the small side and quickly disappears . the scent is very subtle a roasted aroma kind of nutty . the taste is downright amazing . caramel nuts and roasted malts . goes down great and leaves a creamy feeling in your mouth . an excellent brew by saranac . i almost wish all of the beers in the pack were black forests but i am excited to try the others as well . this has quickly become one of my favorite beers and i would definitely get it on a regular basis . highly recommened enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
served on tap at big hunt dupont a a hazy . orange amber with a finger thick white retention head . s not impressed in terms of scent profile . this is a very weak aromatic pumpkin ale . light roasted pumpkin subtle clove and nutmeg . a sweat hoppy backbone is present as well low to mid ibu . t same as the aromatics . this is a very subtle tasting pumpkin ale . very remi to dogfish head pumpkin ale but with a nicer spicer finish . this is a very drinkable pumpkin ale not over powering in terms of sweetness or spice but hey that is what i like in pumpkin ales . but i will give this beer this it had one of the best lingering spice profiles that i have ever had . i mean this one kept going and going . nice clove and nutmeg pairing . very impressive . m nice medium carbonation . nice and refreshing . slight creaminess with a tight lager feel . o not going to buy this again if there is another imperial pumpkin ale on tap but i would recommend giving it a try just to experience its amazing spice box finish that was the beers saving grace .,taste,0.8,1
this is a beer of my father s left in my fridge since last summer . poured into a shaker pint glass . two finger head formed of extremely large bubbles that dissipated very quickly . very pale yellow color . very clear with nice visible carbonation . aroma is pretty much non existent except a slight corn aroma . taste is weak and a mess . there s something skunky nasty about this that s kind of hard to stomach . a vague medicinal character that s subtly in the background . really unpleasant . ca n t imagine what i ll do with the few that are left in the fridge . mouthfeel is a bit fuller than i expected for the style . not good but not as i awful as i thought it would be . no drinkability though . hard to finish .,taste,0.2,0
on tap gt pint glass at blue grass tavern in baltimore md . my wife and i met some friends for sunday brunch . i was n t expecting this place to have anything decent as far as beer . to my surprise the first this i see at the bar is two tap handles this and dale s pale ale . i ve had dale s a lot but i d never had this one . plus it s good to support local breweries . a cloudy dark brownish red white foamy head webbed sticky lacing little carb streams s mildly sweet toasted english muffin t whoppers . this tastes just like malted milk balls . i happen to enjoy that candy so this was very pleasing . very malty and sticky sweet from the first taste through the middle . some mild light roast coffee notes . this one finishes with some clean mildly bitter notes . as it opens up some mild spiced notes arrive almost like toasted mild gingerbread . m medium bodied . not much else to it . o easy to drink but not quite session able . i had two in this sitting and enjoyed the first one far more than the second . very sweet and great to pair with traditional american breakfast foods like eggs ham grits and other savory and salty items . i imagine that this would be a good dessert beer . i d order this one again if i saw it . keep up the good work duclaw .,taste,0.9,1
a little to no head with a dark color black with hints of brown when the beer is held against light . the beer looks fairly carbonated despite the lack of head bubbles are continuously rising to the top of the beer . s cocoa powder is by far the dominant scent of the beer the char flavor that i find it most chocolate coffee beers is also present but overall the scent is not overpowering . the smell is phenomenal right before the beer hits the palate though . t the taste is obviously strong on chocolate especially in the aftertaste finish however unfortunately the finish is a little funky tasting . the beer is a little more watery than i expected or at least it is n t as full as i had hoped it would be . m this is where my biggest problems with the beer come forth i think the beer is far to over carbonated in the mouth . you ca n t even hold it on the palate without fighting the impulse to swallow . just a subpar mouthfeel to me . d this is the best aspect of the beer though it is a very easily drinkable stout at . . it is tasty and easy not overly filling . really disappointed w this brew .,taste,0.4,0
notes from last night s michigan beer tap takeover . pours a ruby brown with a thin tan head . somewhat thin lacing around the glass . the nose is pleasant . nice spice . smells like everything you would want winter to be . like a kitchen around christmas . one would believe good things are to come with aromas like this . one would be wrong . the spices that once enticed the nose are now mangled together like limbless bodies in a drunken stupor . does n t make sense right . exactly . this beer reminds me of clove candy canes from cracker barrel . loads of licorice peppermint and cinnamon . it s like a twelve ounce jager bomb . the body of the beer is pretty middle of the road . good carbonation but it is so hard to get past the flavors of this beer . i was going to make this my last beer of the night . i could n t finish it and ended up ordering a pannepot just to cleanse my palate . i like a lot from short s so i suppose everyone is entitled to a miss now and then .,taste,0.4,0
appearance is slightly hazy orange with a frothy off white head that sticks around long enough to leave a thin layer for the duration . nice lacing . very complex aromas of sweet malt and juicy west coast hops . taste is a flavor explosion of west coast hops . i m guessing cascades citrus northern brewer woodsy minty centennial orange peel and probably something else like amarillo liberty or hallertau . the slightly sweet malt reminds me of apricot danish but balances beautifully off the hops so it s not heavy or cloying . the carbonation carries this big beer with fine yet tight bubbles that gives it a lighter weight on the tongue making it a fairly drinkable beer for being so hoppy . this is by far the best ipa i ve had in forever . do n t miss it .,taste,1.0,1
grabbed a bottle of this locally . long been a fan of new holland but they ve been missing for me more than hitting lately with some of their oddities . i m a fan of oddities . split with my wife after a nice saturday evening out with friends . pours a dark clear true amber . there might be prehistoric things trapped in this brew . nose on this is very good sweet honey spices presumably the ginger very little in the way of yeasts unusual for a tripel . beerhive is thin . more than any taste it s a short cut to the style watery weak . sure there s a touch of honey earthiness the yeast that s absent in the nose finds sunlight . otherwise blah . less water more ingredients please . this does n t even rise to mediocre the terribly thin mouthfeel is like a late friends episode annoying . why would you do such a thing . not worth the price of admission .,taste,0.3,0
a dark red brown in color . it almost seems purple but that could be the lighting . the head is beige . s malty slight molasses flavor . t more malt and molasses but the flavors are fairly weak . it could use more hops . m overly carbonated . d light and not too flavorful .,taste,0.7,1
i ended up buying a sixer of this stuff for my girlfriend s birthday party i figured if i could buy something cheap enough nobody would steal it or at least i would n t mind so much . appearance it poured a light brownish colour and was crystal clear . it also poured with a decent amount of head that faded quickly within about five minutes or so at the longest . smell it was not all that bad some honey some graininess mostly corn and honey . taste again not all that bad some definite adjunct flavour but definitely not as prominent as in their flagship laker lager i think because the honey flavour helps to mask some of the adjunctiness . the honey flavour was a bit cloying there was n t much if any flavouring in it from the hops . i would recommend drinking it ice cold to mask some of the excessive sweetness but i really did n t mind it for the most part . mouthfeel this is where the beer loses points for me it had a very light body i do n t think it was all that different from water . while the carbonation was pretty darn decent the body was too light and watery for my preference . overall this is a cheap budget beer and in general you get what you pay for so do n t expect this to be all that great . the primary challenge with budget beers is finding something that does n t taste all that bad which this really does n t . i managed to finish off the sixer by the end of the evening so i guess i can say this is an alright session beer and i would rate it as one of the better beers for session ing or otherwise in its price range .,taste,0.8,1
it pours yellow and bubbly with a giant head that collapses unevenly . it really reminds me of miller high life in a lot of ways . the taste is grainy and watery with a bitter mouthfeel that s more appropriately described as an aftertaste . there s very little to say it takes a beer this bad to make cardinal look good .,taste,0.2,0
poured a light clear golden tint with almost no head and very little lacing . smelled of faint hops and a little corn . taste is a little citrus flavour very little malt flavour and the end is moderately hopped and after taste is dry which his nice . could ve mistaken this for a lager but it s much more enjoyable than any of the macro lagers around imo . definitely not a traditional ipa but is very refreshing and drinkable nonetheless . usually in bars without much selection i choose this .,taste,0.6,1
lucky to obtain a bottle a few weeks ago . not in a hurry to drink it it s been in the fridge . poured into a unibroue tulip glass . looks like an ipa light carbonation . clear dark golden yellow . laceless . light floral bready scent . pleasant belgian odor . fairly faint . grapefruity pungency . at almost years old this had to be a mouthful when new . reminds me of the gummy grapefruit candy but with some bitterness . remarkable . not much of an ipa any longer . medium heavy bodied . good drinking if you like belgian style .,taste,1.0,1
a light caramel in color resembling cream soda two fingers of frothy white head fed by steady swift carbonation s sour aromas dominate mostly apple grapes and bosc pears a dry champagne overall quality t holy jumpin . i was totally prepared for a sour beer . this is my first faro as they arent easy to find and it is not what i expected . sweetness hit my unexpecting lips and i immediately knew i would like this beer . luscious fruits abound sweet green apples ripe but not overripe pears asian pears come to mind . dry muscat esque champagne grapes are included . m d a contradictory beer both dry and juicy on the tongue sweetness in spades light and effervescent very easy to drink a good introduction to a new belgian style,taste,1.0,1
had this on tap at the old chicago served in a oz mug . serves with finger of light tan head . fades to a thin layer . no lace noted . color was a clear copper bronze . aroma sweet notes of caramel and vanilla . not getting the bourbon here that i expected . not to much going on here . taste i get way to much alcohol here . this beer is extremely hot for an abv of . not what i was expecting . has some caramel malts and vanilla notes . mouthfeel hot and a little smooth but crisp . medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . ends with dry hot aftertaste . not enjoying this . overall i made it through the mug but i really did n t enjoy it at all . this beer is full of false hope . i really doubt that they aged this in bourbon barrels because it does n t taste anything like others i have had . i wo n t be having this again .,taste,0.4,0
this beer will make you stand up and take notice . my favorite style of beer and this porter does not disappoint . dark black in the glass but a warming ruby red glow when you hold it up to the light . smell malty and hopy . taste smokey full flavor with a terrific aftertaste . i love porters have tried many and this is the best i ve had . you must try this beer .,taste,1.0,1
everything about this beer on the outside is great . nice . head after initial pour aromatic holiday spices all spice . nutmeg . and beautiful appearance . i took a sip and knew this was n t the right beer for me . it was very rich in aromatics spices with a taste that really sustained . i m more into the simpler brews and i guess with all the holiday beers coming out it s something new to get acquainted with . nonetheless i can definitely appreciate the craftsmanship behind anchor s holiday ale .,taste,0.4,0
pour had absolutly no head but i believe this was the bartenders desire to fill glass to top with beer . it was a bright yellow color and had a nice murkiness of an unfiltered . had a slight wheat aroma with a note of citrus that bounced off the back of my nose but died quickly . there were nice citrus notes noted from the first sip . it was a very mixed citrus taste that balanced well around the malt . there was only a note of hops when you went looking for it in the flavor . this beer seemed to be very watery given the unfiltered and murky nature of this beer . i was impressed with the amount of carbonation but still did n t hit the palate with body . i would like to try this beer again with a lighter meal . it was not a nice pairing for my steak but that was my decision . i think this could be a nice overall beer to have with a shrimp and pasta dish .,taste,0.8,1
bottle so this might be more like a double ipa a i tried to get head but only got a thin film that dissipated quickly but it is a nice dark red color s citrus hops some malt caramel and thats it . very little going on here . still pleasant . t yup it tastes like a double ipa . damn hoppy with much more pine than the nose suggested . if i were rating as a double ipa this is way to dark and as a barley wine it is way to light . definitely should have waited or something . m ill give it a good score for being crisp and leaving my mouth quickly d i dont even know how to rate this . i could drink it easily but i wouldnt enjoy it as is . i know i should have waited to drink it but sierra nevada could have held on to it longer too .,taste,0.6,1
i the head is consistent but understandably minimal . the beer itself is a nice deep copper man . it s been awhile since i sipped one of this style . it s a great one . i m one of those people who malign american wheat beers but it s great to get a clear wheatiness through a relatively neutral yeast i.e . no . the line between this and a bw is not wide i love reading the writeups on the brewery website . they re so candid about what s going on unlike some others . the hops are what i encouter first when i take a whiff but under that is a fine robust malt monster . it truly reveals itself with a sip barleywine strength and mass but with the wheat dryness and even a slight spice . depth . hop flavor is significant and the vanilla from the oak measures in as well this certainly belongs in the big beer series and would be fine if aged,taste,0.9,1
poured a pale cloudy lemon yellow with about an inch of white head . the scent was vaguely hoppy and citrusey . this had an absolutely beautiful taste citrus grain and coriander . my wife claims she tasted chamomile in it and decided she did n t like it . the label says chamomile is in it but i did t pick up on it . it was good anyway so shut up mrs. poop . great mouthfeel . well balanced with no unpleasant aftertaste . great beer i had a few .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle from this season s ocb sampler served a bit warmer than fridge temperature . pours a clear deep brown bronze colour with a decent sized finger of frothy off white head seated on the surface . decent retention it takes a few minutes to seep away leaving a creamy coating on the surface and respectable quantities of lacing on the sides of the glass . good aroma heavy on the toasted malts a little nutty with a healthy dose of molasses and bittersweet chocolate . some leafy herbal hop notes but for the most part its just malts on the nose . this is a tasty brown ale . once again the dominant flavour is roasted malts nutty in nature and a little biscuity with hints of almonds . molasses brown sugar and more bittersweet chocolate are also prominent with a few notes of dark fruit . herbal hop dryness mingles with roasted malts and a vaguely coffee grind like bitterness in the finish lingering for a short while on the palate . perfect balance between sweet and bitter . kind of thin bodied maybe pushing medium with a bit too much carbonation for my liking . leaves a slick feeling on the tongue afterward . i was in the mood for a brown ale tonight and this one really hit the spot . easily one of the better browns available in ontario highly sessionable and smooth with a thoroughly enjoyable balanced flavour . a bit more body would put this into must try territory . if you like brown ales this is a very safe choice that comes highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
pours clear not quite red in body with white head . spice pie crust and pumpkin in the nose . tastes of spice pumpkin a pumpkin pie crust to finish the drink . the ale s downfall mainly comes from the overcarbonation . there is some fine flavor here but it s hard to get to with the barrage of bubbles that zap the tongue . as the drink warms a bit the carbonation subsides but the memory of it does n t relinquish .,taste,0.7,1
a clear golden yellow topped with a large off white head . head fades quickly to a cap but leaves almost no lace on the glass . second pour from the bottle was very hazy . s fruity and sweet with a few notes of belgian funk in the background . orange citrus banana coriander and pepper spice are the most prominent notes . the aroma is very light . t a well balance mix of fruit and spice . orange and lemon are offset with coriander and pepper for a nice counter point in taste . malt a backbone of banana and floral esters carry through to the finish which is dry and with a slight note of sourness . m light in the mouth but could use more carbonation seem to be lacking here . d at . abv it s not crazy strong but no slouch either . the alcohol really does n t come though anywhere in the taste but you ll feel it about halfway through the bottle good one too bad it s a special brewing and i probably wo n t find it again .,taste,0.9,1
i was not expecting much from a wheat beer with watermelon but saw single cans for sale so i figured i d try it and i was pleasantly surprised . hazy orangish straw yellow it has a medium off white head steadily shrinking to a wispy top and no real lace . the aroma is the weakest aspect and is a bit unpleasant . it smells of apples flour and a hint of bread dough definitely a wheat ale quality but different hint of pine sap and a hint of watermelon mostly an old turned unpleasant watermelon quality . it s not dreadful but it s not good either . the taste though is actually pretty good as well as being interesting and unusual and it somewhat grew on me . it s odd and different but pleasant with a definite watermelon element a bit like watermelon candy without the sweetness a general wheat ale quality of grain dough and dryish fruit as well as cucumber and light juiciness with a finish of wheat and cooked beans . it s dryish not really sweet or bitter .,taste,0.8,1
ap very hazy orange copper with a finger white head low retention and not much lacing . ar very hoppy very similar to simcoe in my experience . slightly sweet and bready with light catty undertones . gets more malty as it sits . t very flavorful . lightly sweet up front . unique and very delicious hop character in back . its not quite citrus not quite pine but somewhere between . not overwhelmingly bitter . m medium light body moderate carbonation . some resiny coating in the mouth . o pretty exceptional american dipa from new zealand . uniquely flavored easily drinkable but still full of flavor . they struck a very good balance here .,taste,1.0,1
this one pours a clear copper tone . a beautiful thick creamy fluffy off white head provides some a lacing . this is what a dipa should look like . good toasty aroma with a strong citrus presence . very toasty flavor . the hops are strong but very well balanced . medium to full bodied and well carbonated . this one s on the slick side of things . a bitterness stays in the back of the mouth . great dipa . decent drinkability . the slick resiny bitterness may take its toll on you . not to mention you might be known as drinky mcdrunky pants after drinking a few of these . well worth trying . enjoy . noticed this one was bottled . it probably could have cellared for a while possibly creating a phenominal brew .,taste,0.9,1
pours a light hazed golden cantaloupe and hay color . thick head but dissipates in only a few seconds . no foam or film o foam and only a single column of bubbles rising to the top . the aroma is of sweet spring fruits then freshly toasted malts a little sweet bread and some odd metallic scents . the taste starts fruity and malty sweet . then the alcohol quickly takes a turn to the metallic and bloody . from the middle to the back of my palate all i get is metal and blood . then it softens up a little to a more cand sugar sweet white bread . still not what i was expecting . this witches brew certainly did n t put a spell on me .,taste,0.6,1
shock top belgian white ml . . abv brewer anheuser busch inc . style witbier glass stange i think appearance very pale golden wheat color with a decent white head . aroma wheat malt orange coriander . smells processed and old though . taste pale malts tangy sweetness stale orange juice . again very processed taste . mouthfeel light and crisp . harmony way to manufactured for my tastes . i guess that s what you get with bmc would i get it again . nope,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
nice pour at flossmoor station from a generous ba . review from notes on a poured a nicely golden amber with a thin short lived white head . not much retention or lacing . cloudy too . . s huge waft of breadiness with a slight hint of pears and alcohol . lots of wood caramel and vanilla sweetness . a hint of apricots . this is very interesting in a good way of course . . t take the aroma translate it into perfect smoothness and balance . none of the flavors overpowered any of the others . this is the nose but bumped up a notch and invigorates my palate . . m quite smooth and velvety carbonation . big alcohol burn in the finish though . . d good . again the alcohol is apparent here . .,taste,1.0,1
moderately hazy amber colour with a large light tan head . good . mild malt and slightly citrussy hop . slightly lemony and tart . dusty empty and earthy . there s even a slightly tart fishy note here . i suspect infection which would not be unusual for this size brewery in australia . medium body with moderate carbonation . not all that tasty really and a bit of a let down overall .,taste,0.4,0
pours a hazy lemon orange color with an amber lean . finely bubbled and creamy cap of lemon cream . smells of lemony bananas and cloves with light wheat and solid yeastiness . tastes of just pre ripe bananas with fresh lemons and lightly toasted wheat . solidly yeasty but i do n t pick up clove . holy . . . the body is medium with one of the finest creamiest super fuzzifyingly silky slippery zippery carbonations i have ever encountered . nice . i found paulaner to be a really good authentic german hefe . the flavor and smell fall a bit shy of the best hefeweizen s but this one makes up some serious ground in mouthfeel .,taste,0.7,1
a pale yellow with foamy white head that goes away fast and leaves little to no lacing . s water slight hint of malt and metallic undertones . t watery slight sweet malt hint . corn . m crisp . how many times can i say water . d drinkable like water . could down these all day if you do n t like flavor .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.2,0
this was a bit of a surprise for me a very good mexican beer . i did not expect this . a red brown beer with good carbonation and a very small head . smell was very extra ordinary there was the obvious maltiness but also a smell that reminded me of balsamico porto and soy sauce and molasses . very bizarre yet tasty . taste of dark malts some caramel and grapes . the balsamico smell was also apparent in the taste giving a slight acidic and ground like taste . bitterness was almost absent . this balsamico as i would describe it adds really to the flavour of the beer and although it is not something i ve tasted before i like it .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle . pours a murky dark brown with a very small off white head . the head dissipates quickly leaving no lacing per se . heavy vanilla and coffee notes in the nose give me hope . mild carbonation with a somewhat astringent quality . it has a certain sourness that does n t seem to pair well at all . sweet with a very little bitterness . dry . i do n t get the coffee on the palate nearly as much as i did in the nose . lighter in body and finishes fairly clean . as i was finishing this one the flavors merged into a definite bbq flavor . very weird . it definitely did n t put it s namesake to very good use .,taste,0.4,0
bottle into oz glass a jet black nice brown head s dark fruits dark chocolate t wow . chocolate covered strawberry s caramel covered almonds . complex and comes in waves . coffee there too . m smooth medium bodied . d high alcohol but very enjoyable . i could easily drink this all night granted the night would be over in about a bottle and a half . really enjoyable beer from a bruery i m excited to start getting into .,taste,1.0,1
bought from the only trader joe s in new jersey with a liquor license in westfield appearance soft head black as night very little lacing smell coffee coffee coffee taste roasted chocolate and coffee mouthfeel light carbonation and medium bodied drinkability enjoy with coffee,taste,0.6,1
ohhhwhat can i say . absolute bliss . almost as good or as good as lindemans kriek . impressive garnet body with a bubbly raspberry champagne cap . unreal . the aromas are berry beery and sour . flavors remind me of fresh raspberry pie and pino grigio as well as cider . not mulled but fresh sour apple cider . the aftertaste is fine and unique thirst quenching as well as palate cleansing . this beer has a slight ginger twang followed by bitter berry fusion . im hooked .,taste,1.0,1
its great to see otter creek do this imperial series . its about time.poured into a imperial nonic a clear deep golden with burnt orange tint a great one finger craterous white head atop that settles into a creamy finish.thje amarillos are present in the nose giving off a sharp presence along with some sweetish alcohol and caramel biscuit.man i love the simcoe and amarillo hop flavors sharply citric with a bit of tangerine a hefty sweet caramel malt base holds true to the finish.the alcohol begins to really show thru as the beers warms.its a sipper but its a very solid dipa no doubt .,taste,0.9,1
my first dopplebock this poured very dark and opaque brown with tan head . it smelled like wild yeast and earthy malt . it tasted like dark sweet molasses with hops bitterness . it was thick and carbonated with a good bitter aftertaste . i was n t really sure what to expect for this beer but this was surprising and quite interesting . it was pretty complex and enjoyable similar to a dark belgian ale with the only detractor being too much carbonation for my taste .,taste,0.9,1
the folks at samuel adams know what they are doing and this another excellent example . excellent head and carbonation along with the rich malty character of newcastle and some of the other english brown ales . there is a delightful toasted malt after taste that makes this a beer one wants to pop again . the other side of this is the rather unexpected citrus notes so the sourness is there . not altogether unpleasant but still unexpected .,taste,0.7,1
i found this oz brown bottle at the binny s store in plainfield il for . . spices listed on the label so i was anticipating a spicy flavorful beer . the beer poured a clear golden color and made a nice finger white head that lasted a few minutes and left some good lacing . as for the smell what smell . this is the weakest smelling spiced beer i ever put my nose into . if you breath in heavy and swirl it around a bit you might find a hint of malt and some white pepper but that s it . the taste is a bland as the smell . nothing offensive but not the spicy christmas beer i was hoping for . it s ok for a lager but disappointing as a spiced beer . the body is light to medium with moderate carbonation . easy to drink but so is water . this beer needs more flavor .,taste,0.4,0
wan and hazy yellow under a thin disk of foam . nose is marshmallow filled spiced citrus muffins on a bed of romaine . even with a hop spice finish that does n t mesh like the best of them this brew gets drained in a hurry . seems more like a clumsy stab at the wit style rather than a crafted brew . i would n t pass five or six of them down on a heated day though no way .,taste,0.6,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . medium head on an orange amber copper body . there s some sort of nasty funk in the smell . overpowers everything else . slightly bitter a touch sweet maybe maple syrup . too fizzy . the funk and fizziness were big turnoffs . may have to try another to see if that funk was a fluke .,taste,0.6,1
pale peachy hue with honey highlights hazy some animation is noticeable the white head was smaller than i expected maybe a finger in height and the retention was passable . a loose cap remains throughout the consumption . the lacing is sub par . the nose is fruity mangos passion fruit and kiwi . pepper and clove undercurrents . alcohol hints at the back . the mustiness is noticeable throughout . the potency is modest . i was expecting more but what the nose needed the palate had and then some . the taste was splendid simply divine with a glimpse of mango and pear fruitiness upfront that is very quickly overwhelmed by spicy alcohol pepper cloves and surprisingly strong yeastiness . some candied sugar sweetness but it can not overcome the finish which is tart a green apple influence spicy and peppery as well but with a blend of malty bread too . the alcohol is very naked and taunting maybe a little too much so if it was softer the complexities would not be as drowned out . the palate is very tasty nevertheless . i detect cloves and apples in the aftertaste with a sharp peppery kick on the tongue interesting . the body is medium with high carbonation appropriate very cleansing and refreshing which is hard to do with such a high abv . nicely dry as well . la fin du mode is supremely drinkable and quite a pleasant quaff . it has been well worth the wait i scored a ml of this dandy in kansas city . obliviously it is recommended but i might be the last person on earth to try it .,taste,1.0,1
i remember kind of liking this beer the first time i tried it but upon having it again i am kind of disgusted . just bad flavors like grenadine poured into a bad chocolate stout . i had a southern tier choklat a few days ago and that completely knocked me out compared to this .,taste,0.4,0
a almost black dark brown motor oil like . light brown head that lingers . s dark roasted malt aroma and cocoa . pleasant . t small amount of dark malt and a dominant cocoa flavor . the texture makes it feel like drinking a dark chocolate syrup minus the added sugar . m full bodied . thick and milky . low to medium carbonation . o the most cocoa flavor i have ever tasted in a beer . probably does n t go well with most food but it s a perfect dessert beer .,taste,1.0,1
was really looking forward to this stuff . the ridiculously generous and fruity olieipa opened a big fat ml one particular evening . all the hype and disappointment surrounding the flat bottles was about to be tested by the world s leading expert in . uh . . disappointment . just as purported she looks pretty flat . zero head like that time i . . never mind . color is brown . an almost unpleasant shade of night after filet mignon brown but in a rich thick completely opaque poop jello sort of way . the darkest shade of caramel possible . big smells of liquor remniscent of grand marnier . maybe even some wood nicely done with figs underlain . smells big . taste of caramel . the oak is prominent and delicious . big brandy taste . one strong ass beer . caramel again . i would like to love this beer but the utter complete flatness detracted quite a bit from the overall experience which bothers me on several levels . see extensive forum discussions for details . overall disappointment want to try another vintage,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
appearance bottled june cases i really appreciated that detail and how authentic the label looked . poured a hazy honey color . head collapsed quickly leaving behind little bubbles around the rim . smell malty spicy citrus y with a faint alcohol smell . reminded me of butterscotch . taste sweet butter what i would expect from the aroma . little to no bitterness with a crisp malt finish .,taste,0.6,1
served in a coca cola flared pint glass . okay so i was negatively bemused with the light version . here s hoping that things pick up now that it s ice ice baby . the pour is almost as depressing as the light the only salvation is a touch extra yellow in the color still it s insanely pale and the finger of white fizz on top dies away pretty quickly . the nose is actually there but just barely hints and only hints of light corn syrup puffed rice and light wheat . as weak as the edifice already is it s condemned when the taste buds get a chance to experience it . the elements of the smell are there sorta but drowning . worse there s a strange sweetness there too so random and blunt that parker brothers well hasbro now is considering adding it as a potential murder weapon in clue or cluedo for all those limeys out there . and trust me it is indeed a weapon on par with a wrench a pipe even a piano leg . boo this . the body is excessively light with a sad excuse for a carbonation and like it s light cousin a very watery feel . wow . why did i just do this to myself .,taste,0.2,0
yet another cute beer from dfh that s more style than substance . pours a brilliant dark amber that is when held to the light just glowingly gorgeous . no head though which is a problem appearance wise and aroma wise . the aroma is nonetheless pretty strong with lots of rich burnt sugar smells and some sweet dried fruit and peppery alcohol underneath . the taste is a sugar bomb unadulterated sweetness with nothing to modify or deepen it . huge candi sugar up front with some fruit notes behind underpinned by a big raw alcohol burn . mouthfeel is quite sumptuous and alcoholic . drinkability . not really too sweet too big to be a beer i want a lot of . a novelty and nothing more .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle into an odell schilling imperial pint glass . release . . around . a fairly cloudy red brown in color with a light tan head about three fingers worth or so . huge gobs of lacing as the head recedes . decent retention . pretty nice looking beer . s pretty big pine note in the nose at first that leads into some more resinous hop notes . really a lot of pine in the nose a few malty smells but they re dominated by a strong hoppy nose . t interesting lots of hops and a huge bitterness at the end and a decent amount of malt some caramel and a little bit of burnt roasted malts at the end . very resinous in the hop profile and a ton of pine . unfortunately i get some very odd esters from the yeast at the finish almost like it fermented a little bit on the warm side maybe a touch cidery . tastes a lot like my imperial red ale that i made that fermented a little warm . decent . m medium body perfect carbonation and just a bit of boozy warmth on the finish . a little sticky on the lips . not bad . d overall pretty easy to drink leans a little towards the hoppy end of the spectrum but that s okay and i like that in the style . not a bad beer but could use a little work to push it to the next level .,taste,0.6,1
pours a reddish dark brown with creamy tan head spotty lacing . smell roasty a little smoke dark brown sugar underneath are leafy hops . taste roasty green apple molasses light earthy hopping . feel is a little thin . finishes sweet . not bad not great .,taste,0.6,1
beer was bottled less than two months ago on . pours a syrupy and black super thick beverage . with small brown head . low carbonation which is often associated with the high alcohol beers . that might improve over time as the yeast ferment the few left over fermentable sugars . really nice dark roasty flavors . the taste of this beer is really unique and delicious . and i will say this the alcohol content of this beer is very well hidden . a.b.v . i could definitely put a few of these back before realizing how alcoholic it was . the burn is actually pleasant . it does seem to have low head retention unless it is my glass or something . i think i will save the rest of these for this winter or the next winter . . . . young inexpensive high alcohol by volume beers could almost alway use a bit of aging . this beer was very fresh . i hope they let me do a second review after aging the beer for a year or two .,taste,0.9,1
appearance clear yellow with a small head that didnt last . smell typical grain with a little skunk and a whiff of sweetness . taste a little drier than your average cervesa . you can really taste it on the back of the tongue . it definitely tastes better than it smells . the grain comes up lighter than expected but theres a sweet flavor almost like melon that comes in at the end with a dash of bitters . mouthfeel some liveliness in the mouth and the dry taste feels good on a hot day . drinkability this went down smoother than expected . not bad .,taste,0.6,1
a black yet deep brown around the edges . a very nice beige head that sticks o the glass all the way thru . s chocolate and coffee in the nose and a hint of bourbon . i also get some vanilla t what a complex stout . i get a bunch of chocolate and vanilla with a kick of bourbon in the back the lingers . the more i drink it the more vanilla i pick up . coffee comes thru only a little bit once you get past the chocolate . there is also a very sweet linger that comes with the bourbon . m heavy only in the aftertaste otherwise a very smooth drink . this does not have the viscosity of many over the top stouts which plays very nicely . d not one you ll want to drink on your own after work on a weekday but not because it s but because you ll want more for breakfast . overall i m very impressed with this beer . vanilla oak courbon chocolate . what more could you ask for in a barrel aged beer . great work odell i ll be pickig up more of these for the cellar,taste,1.0,1
single oz bottle purchased from buy rite on oak tree in south plainfield . pours a clean clear lucid bright copper tawny amber appearance with a minimal frothy head that quickly dissipated and left a minimal amount of lacing . aroma was rendolent of sugar cream pies orange creamsicles honey sugars and vanilla essences . taste strongly complimented the aroma with strong vanilla and caramel nuances . excellent mouthfeel with an equally good level of drinkability to match . decent stuff but all in all nothing to write home about .,taste,0.8,1
a an initial brown muddy pour that cleared as the beer settled in the glass . very little lacing . s from the bottle a sort of metallic nutty flavor . once in the glass a faint roasted nut . t a nice experience with a taste that finishes with a tinge of roasted nut . this beer feels like a holiday dinner companion beer . m not overly carbonated though noticeable . d a pleasant experience and one of my favorite leine offerings . i ve secured about bottles from a local retailer to keep . i may purchase more before the seasonal change .,taste,0.9,1
a pours clear yellow with small effervescent bubbles . half a finger of white head dissipates pretty quickly and leaves a very thin sheen of resilient foam on the top . s strong yeast sourness almost like injera bread . very small bit of sweet malts detectable underneath . t m very watery yeast flavor leads to some adjunct malts and detectable hop bitterness at the end . relatively high carbonation but it is not exactly crisp i d say biting is the more appropriate term . d very run of the mill lager good for quenching thirst bad for much else .,taste,0.4,0
pours a deep amber color with a minimal head . got some floaters in this one but not to much . aroma is nice apricot and caramel stawberry slight earthy note of pine . overall aroma is sweet . i do get a strange smell i think it might be the rye spicy and tart . flavor i love the finish on the flavor crisp slightly spicy and loads of tropical fruit . up front is nice as well big sweet hop flavors backed with spicy malt and mango . the flavor on this beer is so wonderfully complex it rolls from one flavor to the next so nicely . mouthfeel is nice full with a crisp finish . drinkability is good but it is a big beer with alot of flavor i would say one to two at most for me . overall this is a wonderful imperial ipa . it kinda bridges a west coast dipa with an east coast imperial ipa . i like it im sure it would be even bigger on the aroma fresh on the west coast .,taste,1.0,1
full sail vesuvius belgian golden ale oz. brewmaster reserve . lightly hazed golden color soon gone head . eh . was it called vesuvius due to some volcanic explosion of flavor . an enormous overflowing head . so far one strike against it let s hope for the best . spicy nose minor fruity notes sweet and sugary . big fizzy carbonation . large lemon flavor sugar sweet then slightly sour . i m not liking it not by much . resembles the style some but lacks a lot . like a pleasing flavor . more i drink the more i hate it . feels like a sugary fizzy malt liquor . yuck . end of discussion . sorry ca n t say anything else . also sorry i spent on this . win some lose some .,taste,0.6,1
a quite boring . nice bubbles though . very little head . brew is piss yellow . s very nice scent not too grainy . t quite good . very little hop or malt . m smooth and great carbonation . a little to bitter but still nice . o a very nice american style brew .,taste,0.6,1
this is a delicious ipa one of my favorites . poured into a tulip . appearance deep amber color . it pours with a fizzy head of about an inch which takes a few minutes to recede . lacing remains on the glass throughout . smell a little bit of toasted barley scent faint hop aroma . taste delicious . balanced hops and malt with a sweetness on the finish mixed in with the bitterness . for an ipa it s not assertively hoppy to my taste . mouthfeel the bitterness lingers a bit in a nice way . i say it s good . drinkability i could have several . the high percentage is masked by its smoothness .,taste,1.0,1
my first cask growler let s see how it goes . poured into an american pint glass . a pitch black with no head just a few bubbles like you d get from water if you got it too fast from the faucet . looks like a glass of black coffee sitting there which takes some getting used to . s smells like coffee too and that s not just because i m mentally primed for it . there s also some sweet smoke and even slight slight hops . t sturdy sturdy stout my goodness does the black malt hit you . there s also considerable hops here as the roof my mouth is positively singing from parched out roasted flavors . as far as flavor goes plenty of pipe tobacco followed by bittersweet chocolate a bit more coffee though less than the nose and as you travel back a bittering dry hops . smooth balanced construction but where s the oatmeal . lacking seriously in that department and while i never expect traditional from sixpoint the hops presence here for example they should at least sort of reflect the style . m this might be the best part of the beer and the real ale component only boosts it . super creamy and rich a thick without being heavy feel that s almost pitch perfect stout . d what s the abv like six percent . hell yeah i ll have another . the smoothness of the mouthfeel and the dry back end of this brew make it easily sessionable especially in december about to snow temperatures .,taste,0.7,1
presentation slender . oz bottle with a seaweed on the label . appearance clear deep ruby . small tan head no lacing and poor retention . smell sweet and malty light roasty character grainy and a little caramel . smells like a brown ale or an alt . taste starts off a little sweet finishes dry with a little astringency . very watery thin and bland . i really could n t taste much of this beer . notes disappointing not really any seaweed or salinity in the taste or smell . its very drinkable because there is n t much taste . the label gets your attention but this beer lets you down .,taste,0.4,0
a poured out a fizzy orange amber color with a bubbly off white two finger head . it left no lace . s it smelled of corn and grain . there was also some cinamon and a little pumpkin nose . t it tasted of grains . there was a very faint dose of pumpkin and nutmeg . it had an ever more muted cinamon flavor . m it was relatively crisp and sharp . it is a light to medium bodied . d really did n t taste like pumpkin . it tasted more like an amber ale and not a very good one at that .,taste,0.3,0
i have been in argentina for most of my trip and it is by far the best country in s. america for beer . either way i was pleasantly surprised with this little gem . the appearance is good not as dark as i like but it is just a plain stout not ris . so it has the sugar brown color that looks just a little watered down . comes with a very light brown head that is real frothy and leaves a nice residue or lace . the smell is great because it has multilevels of flavor . chocolate sweet cooking bitter cocoa a light hint of grain some buttery smell . overall pleasant . tastes good the chocolate smell is represented well in the taste . it has small hints of every smell in the taste . overall a great brew that i would drink back home . has good smell and flavor and surprisingly enough probably could only drink a liter of it and be done ha ha . j,taste,0.8,1
looks copper to red in color . good carbonation . loosely packed head appears white and retains nicely with loosely knit large bubbles . laces well . smells slightly malty toasty and majorily spicy yeasty and citrusy . tones of oranges lemons and ginger . tastes caramelly toasy and toffey ey . again gingery cinnemon ey and peppery . hop character is low in flavor and bittering . medium mouthfeel yet round . finishes malty and sweet . yeast flavors as it interacts with barley lingers interpreted as spicy and floral . light bittering . impression a very nice belgian beer . forget the color or the connotation to red beers . the addition of malt character to acheive caramel tones is a nice touch . belgian beer lovers . go try it .,taste,0.8,1
heard good things about this beer but i did n t concur with them . pours a dark ruby brown which looks nice but there almost a complete lack of head . a small collar around the edge of the glass and no lacing . aroma is sweet caramel coffee toffee and prunes . a hint of alcohol drops the rating down a notch but otherwise it s nice . tastes pretty good sweetened juicy raisin caramel some cocoa and coffee bean . a slight bit of yeasty florals but they were overpowered . feels slick and oily . flat . too bad as it made drinkability much tougher . it just did n t have me going back for another sip after about half way down . drain pour,taste,0.7,1
pours a thin yellowish straw color with a thick rocky white head and no lacing . smells of corn and some grain hops are nowhere to be found . tastes quite awful . like corn on the cob in a biscuit . mouthfeel is super thin and the drinkability is fairly decent for something that tastes like horse piss .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle . pours a mostly clear pale straw color with a slightly fizzy . finger white head . lots of bubbles rising from the bottom . the aroma is rather tart and lemony . slight graininess wheat and pilsner malt hides in the background . tart lemon and wheat dominate the flavor along with a little pale malt . it s rather light and dry with just a touch of sweetness . this beer excels on the mouthfeel . it s dry crisp tart and effervescent . one of the more refreshing feeling beers i ve had in recent memory . overall i like where this one is going . what s with the low ratings . this is a nice tart refreshing wheat ale and a true session beer .,taste,0.7,1
my first review my first sierra nevada stout . i am used to much lighter beer kolsch pils hefeweizen an i am pleased with the overall richness of this stout . this beer is as dark as a black steers tookus on a moonless prairie night . if you have not seen the big lebowski you re missing out . on with the review . almost black with deep ruby sparks when held against the light . a nice creamy head forms and leaves behind persistent sticky lacing . the smell is surprizingly mild but pleasant . kinda spicy . the wide variety of flavors is where this beer really stands out . at first i m struck by bitter coffee toned down with rich chocolate and dried fruits . just enough hops bite the back of my throat at the end of each sip . it is thicker than my usual fare but probably average for a stout . the density carbonation and wide balanced variety of flavors of this beer are outstanding . i can sense it on all of my tastebuds . an awesome experience . drinkability will vary with temperature . it is mid march and already hitting the s here in west texas . soon i will be forced to migrate to crisper beer styles but during the next week or so i will enjoy this complex and enticing example of a thick cold weather beer,taste,1.0,1
this is a very good looking beer . poured into a tulip glass the beer formed a golden tan head that lasted several minutes before collapsing to a thin collar . slightly hazy golden amber color . possibly one of the best looking beers of this style i ve tried . nose of fruits and spices . again quite attractive . i ca n t say that the taste lived up to my expectations . rather mono dimensional . good front palate decent mouthfeel but this beer finishes with a harsh alcoholic note that was almost metallic . not particularly pleasant .,taste,0.6,1
not really seeing what is so phenomenal about this brew . i tried it once and was not impressed although it was after having a duvel so i thought i owed it another chance . still same thing here . looks good smells like a pretty standard hefeweizen good body but the taste just is n t there . it seems to me to be rather one dimensional .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle . a nice iniyial head that clings to the glass and settles down without dying . streams of bubbles coming up through the beer . pale yellow with orange highlights . some cloudiness . s yeast citrus and spice . smells like a witbier should . t yeast and spice up front . touch of citrus and sourness in the middle . varius fermentation flavours . this is my reference for witbier and a longtime favorite of mine . mf a little thin and watery . still you know it s beer . some bite from the carbonation . leaves the mouth a bit pasty but not the worst i ve experienced . d very refreshing and thirst quenching . yeastiness detracts a little as far as drinking large quantities is concerned . this is the beer that introduced me to craft beer just as i was coming of age . a beer i keep going back to .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle thanks for sharing grub . pours a lightly hazed dark reddish brown kind of muddy looking thick but big bubbled light tan head forms quickly drops to a thick ring around the glass tons of thick lacing sticks to the glass . smell is pretty wacky very sweet and funky sour fruit honey very sugary kind of beet like very spicy and peppery brown sugar biscuity really weird but kind of cool . taste is very sweet and fruity honey and brown sugar very biscuity in the middle lots of fruity character cherries and strawberries lightly sour kind of tart and acidic in the finish very peppery with some significant spice . mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with very high carbonation very rough character to it . pretty neat fruit and spice character but theres something about it that does n t sit right . thanks russ .,taste,0.8,1
a cloudy and murky tangerine color with a white bubbly head that quickly disipates . no lace . s fruity and flowery aroma and the presence of alcohol is there despite the low abv . there really wasnt much that i could pick up from the smell even after agitating it . kind ve disappointing . t spicy smokey taste . at first it tastes vague and absent kindve watery but then afterwards is when the spiciness comes out with a lil bitter touch . alcohol very detectable m very carbonated light body d i enjoyed the dunkel weizen alot more and this brew isnt something im going to return to soon .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a a light hazy golden orange color . a one finger bubbly white head forms at first pour but recedes to nothing in a second . after the foam recedes this looks pretty dead . s full oak and vanilla in the nose . lots of white grapes as well . t follows the nose but much more of a moldy wood like flavor . like others have said strong buttery notes as well . not a full on diacetyl but close . very sweet with white grapes . there is a lot going on but it just does not mesh at all . m d full body very low carbonation . i wish this was much more crisp and dry . very hot as well . it took me a long time to get though the half pint . unfortunately i have to agree with the other reviewers here . i love real ale s barrel aged beers that they have released so far but this is not good .,taste,0.4,0
pours pitch black . even when held up to light . nice creamy head . smells like dark chocolate liqueur and a little roasted coffee no carbonation . viscous texture . no hops . it s basically like liquid chocolate much less sweet much less fruitier . dimensional . flat bland like water . like a guiness kind of . creamy . not my favorite . there s a ton of chocolate stouts i would drink before this . bad can . is it cause of the nitro . i dunno,taste,0.4,0
according to to the brewery web site this beer is no longer called keoki gold . it s now as of april at least known as kaua i golden ale . http hawaiinuibrewing.com web site describes it thusly light bodied all malt golden ale with sophisticated bitterness balanced by a delicate citrus finish . small batch brewed with two row wheat and caramel malts . our proprietary blend of hops adds a tropical note . contradicts the current ba style assignment of american adjunct lager . regardless this is a below average craft beer . huge white head not dense at all highly varied bubble size . light straw color . grainy aroma that exactly matches the grainy taste and grainy texture . tastes more like the american adjunct lager that ba currently incorrectly classifies this as than any sort of golden lager . watery thin macro like . missable .,taste,0.4,0
this beer pours a pronounced sparkling gold . small head but it laces all over the glass . smells like cut grass hay lemon zest very summery . sweetness is obvious . a bit like white wine . taste is clean and a bit watery but refreshing . i think that s the angle . this mops the floor with any other macro in taste but it s very similar at the same time . mouthfeel is light and watery . so what . that does n t mean it s a bad beer . drinkability is off the charts .,taste,0.7,1
before i even go into the taste of this particular beer.i d like to state that this beer s logo is a great marketing logo the devil enticing you to drink beer . thats reason enough for me to drink this beer . just kidding . beer name aside the overall flavor and mouthfeel was just oustanding . the alcoholic warmth blends well with the hoppy overtones . even though this beer tasted great the smell left much to be desired . to some up in one word bland in comparison to the complex smells of other beers . but do n t get me wrong this beer is a manditory try for any beer taster . if not for me the logo will sell itself .,taste,1.0,1
served in a dogfish head shaped pint glass . pours a clear straw amber with an active bubbly foam of white head that leaves a decent amount of lacing behind . the smell has a vague sweetness to it along with notes of berries brown sugar cloves spices and citrus . the taste attempts to follow but the gruit style spices dull the citrusy and sweet flavors replacing them with a middling melange of herbal and spicy notes . the overall taste resembles a bitter piece of old pineapple or the inside of an orange peel . luckily the moderate body and carbonation and slick feel allow this brew to rise above its lackluster flavor to maintain a decent degree of drinkability . overall though an unimpressive gruit style brew .,taste,0.6,1
rather dark and opaque in color with a thick texture as it pours relatively viscous in appearance . a mocha colored head with good retention and some lacing . the aromas i detect are that of nuts chocolate mocha cocoa and bread . the taste contains elements of all of these as it warms . i d like to add that this beer is smooth with a dry sharp aftertaste with a bit of bread like chewy character . although i enjoyed this beer the aftertaste was just way too bitter and strong for my liking . with time the aftertaste transforms into an unappealing entity in the back of my throat . a decent stout worth trying but i wo n t be having anymore of this anytime soon .,taste,0.8,1
appearance deep caramel color poured into a corsendonk tulip very opaquely unfiltered and lots of visible sediment . nice creaminess to the minimal head that formed in the glass lasting for quite a while . aroma very nice very familiar very similar to a heavily oaked cabernet sauvignon from napa valley . lots of oak on the nose highly evident caramel as well. taste light carbonation . complex but not too complicated at first the perfumed hops start to make an appearance followed by perfectly balanced caramel sweetness then it all evolved into a floral experience with pine and juniper hinting on the finish.with abv being alcohol is hidden in all the smooth corners of this well constructed ale . for quite a good amount of time the flavors linger on the tongue. not detecting too much of the flanders red profiles such as sourness and fruitiness but delicious . nice quality. mouthfeel medium bodied not too rich and not too thin just right for the combined styles of flanders red with good amount of hops added and the high abv is not evident with each sip which is a great characteristic that let s you savor the very clean hoppy flavors . overall this is a great collaberation effort from terrapin and de proef . solid . would definitely buy and drink again with friends next time .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at bodega . dark maple in color lighter amber hues at the bottom of my tulip . light white head very visibly carbonated . smelled of sour green fruit maybe cherries . light funkiness and some bitter lemon zest . taste is lightly sour golden raisins light hoppy and mild rye notes . finishes with a very nice dark chocolate malt roastiness . well carbonated excellent for the style medium bodied . fairly drinkable a couple in a sitting would be welcome though not necessarily my first choice .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a summery golden yellow with light lacing left around the tulip glass . fairly clear with a deep hear lightening up around the edges significantly . smell a little piney citrus and farmhouse . the farmhouse smell is less favorable and represents more of a wet barnyard . something smells off or unpleasant . taste refreshing especially in the front . a hoppier imperial but not so much that it knocks me off my feet like the label indicates it may . definitely has the pine and citrus grapefruit of a typical ipa and would compete well with a hop headed west coast ipa . a strong bitter aftertaste that lingers like a single guy at last call . for . the alcohol is hidden well and definitely more refreshing than chewy . overall nothing over the top special but a solid very drinkable imperial ipa,taste,0.9,1
i had three reds tonight and this was my least favorite the other two were red seal and avery redpoint . kind of an off flavor not nearly as bright as the other two . looks great goes down easy but did n t have the nice malty backbite of the other examples i had tonight . i ve had dead guy several times and i prefer that over the st . rogue . never had a bad rogue but this is one of the least impressive of their brews imo .,taste,0.6,1
clear light amber color . white foamy head with good retention . slight fruity aroma hint of citrus grainy and husky smell . hint of caramel malt some fruitiness follows . citrusy earthy hop flavor fair amount of bitterness . somewhat grainy . medium body moderate carbonation . not bad but a bit grainy . pretty easy to drink . not a bad offering .,taste,0.6,1
from notes scribbled from a recent mini tasting . pours an amber brownish color with a lasting head . aromas of caramel and light hops . taste was pretty light bodied nicely carbonated with a god awful metallic taste . i guess the drinkabilty would be ok if not for that metallic taste . maybe it had gone bad . definitely ca n t recommend this one very unimpressd .,taste,0.3,0
tap at mac s on sandy porter . dark brown pour not quite black could have been a bit darker . the normal minimal off white head . stays as kind of a whispy layer and leaves that on the glass as well . aroma is toasted malt peat that lager yeast . just a hint of chocolate or cocoa . taste has a little more caramel than chocolate with peat and leather . finishes with a lager y and slightly toasted malt . everything present was very desireable just wish there was more of it . fairly typical for an organic though . heavy side of light body . just a bit thin but that helps the drinkability even more . just lively enough to keep it from being creamy . no alcohol i m sure the abv is low anyway . could drink a sixpack worth of this easy . another good offering from the best organic brewer i ve tried thus far .,taste,0.7,1
bottled pours dark dark brown and looks black in the glass finger tan head decent retention and it left some spotted laciing smell like a normal saision fruity banana earthy spice yeast taste is where i pickup the peppercorns and right from get go the pepper is not overpowering but i just do not think it goes well with the other flavors then throw in a little chocolate this beer just did not work for me mouthfeel was nice light medium body good carbonation crisp yet creamy drinkability not good if you dont like the flavors why drink it,taste,0.4,0
joe . thank you . a very pretty rich golden color with a single finger creamy head with attractive and lasting lacing . purdy . citrus forward hop bomb aroma . bring it on . a bit of banana and balsamic onions . taste is a rolling wallop of sweetness with a distinctly aspirine bitterness . balance is nice and it finishes dry enough . a bit boozy with some fusels sneaking through . mouth is pretty spot on medium full and rich with a lifting carbonation . pretty to look at and despite some notes lacking in offensiveness . i prefer the hoppe to this and in a way it reminds me of the back burner . a nice start and perfectly adequate probably better local and fresh but in need of refinement .,taste,0.6,1
excited to try this beer on a blind pick from the store . celtic symbology and graphics and font.very cool . best before date march . listening to blind faith sea of joy . pours black with nice head and lacing smells amazing . i get creme brulee with a bit of underlying funk . powdered hot chocolate artificial but yummy.very heady smell . lovely rich and inviting . blowing me away . the elderberry is a bit hard to construe but being a dark fruit lover i can pick its taste out . if that makes any sense . i take it back the elderberry is in the repeat . the belch.lol . lots of it and more powdered hot chocolate . interesting interpretation of an elderberry beer . but a little flat with its message . a little too beery yet fruity a weird not fantastic mixture . glad i tried it but would not seek this out again . started out so promising .,taste,0.4,0
pour oz bomber to tulip . pale gold body with one finger white capping head . head quickly transforms to a thin crown fueled by lots of bubbles from the body of the beer . does not look very interesting . nose candy tart fruity aromas in the malt . spiced up by alcohol . like sour patch kids . mouth a bit too sweet and cloying . all malt and alcohol no hop presence at all brings a poorly balanced beer . swallow is fruity and falls short by missing any warmth from the alcohol . good full mouth feel .,taste,0.6,1
dark ruby color . sweet fruity aroma . at first all i taste is the fruity sweetness and alcohol . but after a few sips the flavor starts to bring itself out more . this is a strange beer . i have n t had anything quite like it yet . very sweet with various fruit flavors emerging as i drink . it almost smells like fruitjuice . i m not enjoying this too much . just too sweet for me . this is my first experience with an eisbock and it s not looking too good . i may try another if one is recommended but this one is not for me .,taste,0.2,0
had this on tap at the winking lizard cleveland . pours a opaque gold color with a minimal off white head smell is very nice almost smells like a find bourbon or scotch . lots of honey and wild floral smells in the aroma . taste is magnificent for me light on hops overall a very good taste balancing hops honey and florals perfectly . not too much carbonation makes this beer drinkable for me the taste doesnt hurt that either . being abv i dont know how many you wan na drink . but i was surprised this wasnt rated higher . although i see most everyone had it bottled mine on tap was one of the finest golden colored beers i ve ever had . i would definately buy this again and will probably try to hunt it down,taste,1.0,1
poured from bottle into pint glass a brown out of the bottle quickly transforms to a very very dark brown . the bottom of the glass appears to take on a certain reddish quality . a nut coloured head settles at the top that forms a ring around the glass with large bubbled islands in the center . disappointingly there is no lacing . s milk malt and coffee are quite evident . it smells thick and rich . t thick and creamy . malt chocolate coffee . honestly very much like an alcoholic chocolate milk . quite tasty . m once again smooth thick creamy . the cream really lingers after the finish almost coating the tongue leaving a certain quality of sweetness as one inhales after each sip . d this beer has a very strong warming quality . a very nice stout that carries itself well with bold flavour and complexity . cheers,taste,1.0,1
poured this into a sam smith s nonic and this beer came with the gift set . the appearance is a black coffee colour with an off white head and the smell is of coffee and prunes . the taste is you guessed it oats galore . mouthfeel is medium and a bit dry . overall a superb drink,taste,0.7,1
poured very clear almost colorless at certain angles but a light pale yellow with fizzy white head that retains poorly and does n t lace at all . smell is faint lime candy and not much else . much more pleasant than bud light though . taste is a bit like lime lassi drinks you can get at street stands in india or like club soda with lime except not nearly as strongly flavored . light corn taste comes in at the back to finish it up . it is n t the worst taste in the world actually . very thin watery and light which is ok for the flavor and style but not great . drinkability is good as it should be since that s the whole point of this beer . better than expected beer .,taste,0.4,0
the can has the words sol and cerveza on it but no way is this beer . there s no grain taste no hoppiness very little froth . what it most closely reminds me of is a drink sold in vietnamese thai restaurants called fermented salty lemon drink . it is very salty and very acidic . as far as an alternative to lemonade i find it interesting and refreshing especially if you want something non sweet .,taste,0.3,0
pours clear golden yellow with one and a half finger soapy head that dissipates quite quickly . in terms of smell i get honey tons of white grape apple and a bit of pear along with some alcohol . smell is quite good although the fruit notes definitely predominate almost smells like a white wine . the taste is a fair bit different from the smell . i get far more honey in the taste with some white grape and green apple and certain cidery quality to the beer . also i get distinctive floral bitterness which seems to be a combination of the alcohol and the saffron . i quite enjoyed the taste although it is quite sweet . the taste moves from honey sweetness to dry cidery apple and white grape to a floral bitterness at the end . this beer is quite dry although a bit sticky . the mouthfeel is pretty good but there is hardly any carbonation so some may feel that it is flat but given what this beer it was still pretty good . drinkability is where this beer loses some points . very enjoyable in small quantities but the honey sweetness is a little much and means that one bottle of this can be a little bit difficult to finish . if one split a bottle between two or three this would work well as a dessert drink or possibly as an apperitif .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle from a brewery that i had never heard of poured into my three floyds shaped pint glass . beer pours ad dark brownish red with a sizable off white head . goddamn i can already smell this as it was pouring and it is not smelling good . rank redwine vinegar with hints of black pepper . a little unusual for the style to say the least . oh dear this is disgusting . something is wrong . vinegar all the way and now it is time to feed this to the drain . not sure what is going on but i am not impressed .,taste,0.2,0
apricots . sure . ipa . sure . together . hell no . i really wanted to like this . apricots are one of my favorite fruits and ipas make me happy . why cant this bee good . it lacks any of the nuanced silkyness that an apricot has and simply assaults your mouth with a silly sweetness a dimensionless bitter and a dirty after taste . dogfish head this is very borderline .,taste,0.2,0
bomber from corks and kegs in richmond va . pours a deep bright golden with sticky lace . nose is aggressive bitter floral a touch of pine in there . taste is big and solid the . is evident but not overpowering . sticky and bitter with plenty of sweetish malt to balance . the bitter finish drops off unusually quickly and by then i m ready for my next sip . very very good but still a long way from a great dipa . if the question is yes or no it s a yes .,taste,0.9,1
oxidized and no head . color was not what i was expecting slightly sweet nutty and fruity . nice medium bodied beer but the typical alt color was missing this beer is a yellow peach color not the typical brownish porter color of the dusseldorfer alt which i am accustomed to enjoying . i may have gotten an old beer . i ll certainly keep my out for it in the future and give it another try . clearly they are doing something right by the other reviews . i fear i just got a bad bottle of this stuff .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear dark brown color . one inch head of a tan color . good retention and slight lacing . smells of sweet malt slight tartness slight acidity hint of syrup hint of roasted malt and a hint of dark citrus . fits the style of a foreign export stout . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with a very high carbonation level . tastes of slight coffee slight roasted malt slight sweet malt hint of roasted malt hint of tartness hint of syrup and a hint of hop . overall good body and blend aroma was slightly off putting and way too carbonated .,taste,0.8,1
this classic abita offering claims to weigh in at only cal. bottle . almost in that light lager category that does n t really exist for craft brews alongside sam adams light perhaps . poured into a pint glass from a oz . bottle the amber pours on the deeper side of golden light amber in color and sports an inch of slightly off white foam of a medium consistency . fair retention and light lacing follow . smells of light roasted malts bit of caramel and some interesting hop notes opening up with some warming to reveal more earthen hops . flavor is again of roasted malts and a bit nutty in character . bit of buttery caramel on the finish along with a frothy carbonation that keeps a light surface cap on the beer and improves the feel of the light malts keeping it from feeling watery . malt structure is pleasant and light as the calorie count would suggest . some bready spice and a slight hop bitterness on the close . similar in character to other festbiers but lighter and easily quaffable compared to its richer cousins . another craft lite from abita nicely done and easy on the palate without being too challenging either .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into an imperial pint glass . pours slightly hazy amber with beige head that laces glass well . sweet malty smell some sweet fruits . very little aroma to be honest . taste caramel spice warming alcohol citrusy hops . mouthfeel more carbonation than i expected dry finish medium body . overall a very drinkable beer . i m not sure i ve had a pelican brew yet that i did n t say the same thing about . none of the half dozen i ve had exactly knocked my socks off but all of them have been solid .,taste,0.9,1
appearance this beer poured a nice striking ruby blood red with a half inch thick white head with fine carbonation that left beautiful lacing all the way down this is a beer with legs . smell candied apples up front moving to a sweet toasty malt . there is a bit of earthy hops and yeast alcohol esters . taste a full flavored toasty malt beer . reminds me of a bold imperial oktoberfest with a bit more roast . a nice hop appears at the end of the sip and leaves a dry toasted malt sweetness . as it warms more yeast comes through moving to nice fruit esters with a little brown sugar . mouthfeel the creamy head gives this medium to full bodied brew a nice flow active carbonation is a nice touch . drinkability medium to low . a potent brew that sneaks up on you . notes a great halloween beer it seems to be a red imperial oktoberfest . very enjoyable . look forward to one again next year . i have never found a less than stellar beer from great lakes keep them coming .,taste,0.9,1
shared this beer with a few friends . just being a good ba . poured almost coal black with no highlights to speak of due to the darkness of the liquid . a dark brown thick foam head formed and lasted nicely . smells were sweet and herbal noting a predominance for . dill of all things . but it was not unpleasant . in the back you could find traces of blackberries and currants which added to the complexity . the dill aromas were really strange though but nice . this was a full bodied beer very consistent and firm . you percieved thickness with every sip as if you were drinking carbonated espresso not as powerful however . the flavours were well balanced between the malt and roasted bitterness and a subtle fruitiness complimented the notes of chocolate that surfaced throughout the experience . really tasty . this was a great desert beer where one bottle goes a long way with friends . will hopefully be able to acquire more this year .,taste,0.9,1
nip bottle into a snifter glass . served slightly cooler than the room . gorgeous amber hue and nice white head . begins with notes of dry fruit and is soon eveloped by waves of nutty toffee and orange laiden butterscotch . hops give a nice clean finish and balance . certainly one ot seek out .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a deep black brown impossible to see through . head is about fingers thick during the pour with a nice hazel coloration with fairly large bubbles . very nice looking head which dissipates to a fine lacing around the glass . s smells deeply of mocha coffee a chocolate espresso scent . definitely a scent of roasted coffee beans followed faintly by some maltiness and citrus aromas . t immediately the taste of citrus is apparent with what appears to be a mild lemon flavor most apparent . this effectively masks the espresso and chocolate flavors of the brew and was actually quite surprising to have that be the first thing i tasted . m feels nice on the tongue a little carbonated with the right amount of slickness and creaminess . definitely on the sour side though . d very drinkable . would likely have another if i had enjoyed the very upfront citrus taste . i should clarify that the citrus sour taste was not bad but unexpected . if one was expecting that amount of citrus ness this would be a very enjoyable beer .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a nice copper ale which i would describe as muddy . s a pleasant citrus aroma . t a malty beverage with a nice mixture of hops and citrus . m at first i thought it was overly fizzy but decided after several sips that the beer was great this way d a great beer that i picked up as a filler on a create your own six . i ll gladly get this again .,taste,1.0,1
pours deep amber with off white head . smell of dried fruit and alcohol . sweet rum flavor with a hint of earth . dried cherries sugar and a touch of spice . a bit hot as the alcohol is evident upfront and in the finish . taste is good but drinking more than one could be a chore . a fire side sipper . or would be great with grilled medium rare lamb chops .,taste,0.8,1
i m glad i did n t hold on to this as one of those special bottles to share with folks that understand special bottles . looks kind of like dirty washing water . wants to separate into dark and light sections . very mirky and zero lace or head . smells nice . lots of raisons and dark fruits along with a nice belgian funk and leather . raisons and figs take the day . a little tangy aftertase with a slight licorice adjunct . mouthfeel is really dissapointing . too thin light and watery . if you love to drink boxes of raisons this is for you . i like the unique aspect of the beer but the lack of carbonation and the thin feel will stop me from purchasing this again .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle with no freshness date . the color is a dark cherry red mixed in with some orange hues . the beverage is cloudy with some bubbles . the head is pretty thin and settles down to only a white crown . the aroma is sweet and fruity with hints of banana grape and cherry . the flavor is very sweet and fruity with a slight warming hint of alcohol . the sweetness is candy sweet but it also turns your mouth inside out from sourness . i could not finish this one and had to pour it out . it may be remincent of the style but i had to pour it out .,taste,0.4,0
dark but clear chestnut brown with a slight reddish hue . a light tan head makes a brief appearance . smells of chocolate waft towards my nostrils as do caramel and toasted malts . a definite nutty quality mingles in the nose as well . light chocolate and roasted malts meet in the taste along with some earthy nuts and a small amount of dark fruitiness like two raisins worth . not much carbonation to effect this medium bodied offering in anyway . it bit more balance and strength would lend nicely to this fairly average brown ale .,taste,0.8,1
presentation cool oz brown jug with screw cap . freshness date marked . cool if kind of gimmicky packaging appearance brilliant dark walnut beer with decent carbonation and a light tan fluffy cap with decent retention smell lots of adjuncty sweetness . touch of vanilla . not much going on here taste odd sweet fruity sorta metallic . a touch of wet cardboard on the finish maybe oxidized a bit . mouthfeel light medium bodied drinkability middling at best conclusion meh .,taste,0.4,0
served in a tulip from a bottle . a hazy orange . almost like looking at the sun . gorgeous deep tone . s spice and citrus . very complex and i love it . reeks of a belgian . t very crisp . i did n t notice the hops at the beginning but they are very noticeable on the finish . m carbonation is noticeable but not overwhelming . it s almost dry but the bitter hop finish balances that out . d i could n t drink more than one of these . it s really big . overall great beer . i ll be picking up a couple more of these asap .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a rodenbach tulip glass . a bit over carbonated . aroma has citrus nice light malt lots of breadiness more than i ve ever smelled in a beer and some hops . bursting with rich malt and light fruitiness . it s got the malt backbone . like a light colored barleywine without the heaviness which characterizes that style . unfortunately it s also missing some of the complexity the higher alcohols and the warm character of the best barleywines . just enough hops to keep it from being cloying leave it to a german style brewer to avoid the over hopping which characterizes so many american microbrews . quite drinkable . one note beeradvocate says that this is a hefeweizen . it s wheatwine .,taste,0.7,1
i was on vacation in a town where i was not familiar with the local liquor stores so i went to a store that looked like a big one hoping they d have a large selection . i was in a hurry and i wanted an ipa . they had one alexander keith s . so i bought a pack . oops . the colour is all wrong for an ipa it s way too yellow . it s also too foamy and too carbonated for an ipa . an ipa should leave a lacey tracing on the glass keith s does n t . an ipa should be quite hoppy and it should have a higher than average alcohol content keith s fails on those counts too . if i was given an ice cold alexander keith s on a hot day i d take it gladly . however i would n t seek it out . it s an ipa in name only . so if that s what you re after look elsewhere .,taste,0.3,0
i tried this one night as it was extremely cheap only p per can . pours a thin yellow colour with a fairly foamy sturdy head the beer has a standard lager type taste similar with the majority of euro lagers such as stella or becks only this has much less flavour and aroma and it tastes like ass terrible not aimed at beer advocates and not aimed at bums because of its low abv i think its for those without taste buds,taste,0.2,0
very strange . to see the total lack of head after a couple of minutes zero lace . i hate to have the rating lowered too much by appearance because i liked this beer . pretty easy to drink considering the strength . quite sweet i know a sweet beer when my teeth start to hurt . and i do n t think i could have more than two . however if you re looking to warm up drink this . i have a little cold tonight and this works way better than nyquil .,taste,0.9,1
picked this up at the delhaize in heverlee . it seems that the florival beers are brewn by affligem for the delhaize chain . so it s only available in a limited amount of stores . including delhaize denon ad delhaize pours a thick brown murky brew with a medium sized soapy head . the smell is sweet and spicy but not overwhelming and contains lots of stout like aroma mainly caramel . the taste really blew me away especially the first time spicy bold and complex with plummy fruits black coffee . caramel hops . it s all there and it all comes together in a wonderful mix of sweetness and bitterness . the mouthfeel is nice the beer is thick but is well carbonated and goes down smoothly . the drinkabillity however is a bit hampered by its high abv . this is definitely not a session brew but a once in a while sipper . all in all an excellent beer . it s a pity this one is only available a limited time and in a limited amount of stores because this is without a doubt the best supermarket brew i ve ever had and it is along with some other more well known beers like the chimay grande rserve and the rochefort one of the best beers in this style . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
this one pours a pretty clear bronze color with a nice cloudy white head that does n t retain very well . it does n t lace particularly well either . it s pretty spicy on the nose there are also some balancing notes of caramel and various dark fruits . the taste is pretty unlike the nose the spiciness that i sort of expected does n t really come through . instead the caramel malt really comes through on the onset and then it s followed by some floral notes in addition to some dark fruit . plum perhaps . it s light to medium bodied and is pretty drinkable all in all . goes down quite smooth and easy . notes this is n t a bad beer . it s smells and tastes ok and goes down really easy . i do n t think i d buy it again but i wo n t hold this one against avery . there are simply too many good belgian pales out there to justify buying this on the regular .,taste,0.6,1
poured from growler . nice dark amber color with great head and lacing that sticks throughout the glass . all the flavors described by others just a nice blend of them that makes a really nice winter beer . at . it does pack a punch which makes this a one or two beer night . however unlike some other winter beers where the alcohol takes away from the taste of the beer here the alcohol adds to it . it is not overpowering but just enough to warm you up . nice job on this one will try to have on tap next winter .,taste,0.9,1
this is a deep dark beer with hints of purple in which a dark heavenly finger heard sits upon . the nose is a burnt chocolate a nice fragrance . the mouthfeel is creamy and soft with a mellow coffee flavor . then there is the taste it is just not what the fragrance suggests . it is really missing the flavor . very disappointing . i want to think that i got an old bottle but i m not sure it was swiped away from me before i could look at it . i may have to give it a second chance .,taste,0.4,0
poured into pint . a pours a hazy gold with a huge off white head leaving thick resiny lacing . lots of chunky goodness floating around in there . s grassy and lemony hops aromas with honeyed biscuity malt aroma t subdued honeysuckle graham cracker malt sweetness upfront meet with a very bitter hoppiness . picking up on a dusty and metallic flavor in the finish . m medium full body with a low carbonation and a resinous sticky finish . overall this beer starts promising however the aroma and flavor are nothing special and the finish in the taste is off putting . too heavy for the style . not bad for the price but probably would n t buy again,taste,0.4,0
came in a . ounce bottle . the smell was quite good a little malty rice smell . poured a nice golden yellow with a good head that dissipated quickly but i think that was the glass rather than the beer . the tast was no where near as impressive as the aroma or the look . it is a very bland almost tasteless beer i could taste and feel little more than carbonation and a feint beerish taste but nothing near what i expected from the aroma .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear copper with a red tint small beige head some lacing . smell of caramel roasted nuts somewhat earthy . taste is crisp caramel light amount of tin some nuts ends oily and thick with a little bitterness as it warms becomes more watery .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
found it at a bevmo in the local craft beer section . pours heavy no head whatsoever . hazy color very little carbonation . not a whole lot of bite i guess i prefer a hefe that s a little bit more crisp and flavorful . overall i gave it a shot as a local brew but was n t very impressed .,taste,0.4,0
bottle poured a pitch black color stout with a rather large light brown foamy head with good retention and some good lacing . aroma of dry espresso coffee with some lightly bitter roasted oats . taste is also dominated by astringent and dry notes with bitter roasted malt . espresso is a bit too astringent for my taste but very well done nonetheless . body is full with light creamy notes and great carbonation with no alcohol showing . another fine brew from a great brewery that i sometime forget about .,taste,0.9,1
i had high hopes for this beer but i was sorely disappointed . the beer pours a very dark ruby brown even for a dark wheat beer . the looks much more like a porter than anything else . there is some nice tan creamy head some lacing . the retention is respectable . the nose is quite nice although it isnt all that characteristic for the style . there are slightly charred dark malts some cocoa flavors in the nose some sweetish malts maybe a hint of peat or bark in there too . the nose is nice not really in line with the style but nice nevertheless . the beer is fairly medium bodied decently carbonated and more creamy on the tongue than not . the taste is a deal breaker . it tastes like there is rye and bittering spices which really do nothing to endear me to this beer . the back end is just hard to take . at first i thought maybe there were some bretty yeasts going on than maybe some spices maybe an odd variety of hop maybe some rye wheat . i m not sure what is causing this somewhat harsh bite in the finish but it is n t good . the coarse wheaty feel is pretty much absent from the beer . there are plenty of slightly charred brown malts some crystal malt i m sure but it comes down to that really harsh finish that just slays this beer for the worse . one and done for me .,taste,0.4,0
i found the black bottom to taste like a typical less than exceptional stout . it was very bitter without the sweet chocolate balance that i love in a good stout . the carbonation and mouthfeel were up to par and it was n t too heavy so i did drink two . but i do n t think i ll be going back for another .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to dany glouglouburp on ratebeer for this one . ml green glass fake cork and caged . this is a euro canadian bottle with just the black hole on the front label . holdbar til on back label . pours a thick gloopy black with no head at all wha wha . nose is full of honey and black coffee which is somewhat strange to be honest . a little waxy and floral besides . odd smelling really . palate is fat and wide with the honey right up front . as it settles in the black coffee roasted notes come out and things become a little more delicious . not much bitterness to speak of here . not a big fan of the whole zero carbonation thing that i ve experienced with this series . part of mouthfeel for me is having texture and texture is provided by bubbles . good taste weak mouthfeel .,taste,0.9,1
pours a russet orange color with a huge active off white head . smells very hoppy for lack of a better word . it is floral bitter smelling citrussy sweet and slightly bubblegummy . it reminds me of a smuttynose . very bitter on the first touch . it quickly transforms into a barley wine esque brew that is rich in malt character . it s very british tasting on the grain almost peat smoky and the hops are not knock over hops but just straight up hops . i like it . mouthfeel is a bit chewy some of that comes with the style but some of this one is just chewy . drinkability not so much . it s a sipper and would be enjoyable with equally harsh foods but it is pretty harsh .,taste,0.8,1
batch . served in my kuhnhenn tulip . a pours a murky apple cider color with a finger of light tan foam that dissipates to a thick cap and leaves an abundance of lace . there are a few bubbles visible in the body that adhere to the sides of the glass . s very funky and sweet notes of horse blanket with some light acetic acid and oaky vanillin character . over ripe citrus tart apple and mixed berries over top of a ample caramel backbone . subtle and elegant . gets more intense as it warms drink this one at cellar temperature . t this area is a bit of a disappointment . the richness of flavor found in the aroma is nowhere to be found . mostly pear like sweetness caramel malt and a slightly sour lemon and chardonnay finish . slightly tannic aftertaste . very mellow and reminds me of some belgian beers i ve had that are very old year old bios vlaamse bourgogne year old oud beersel oude kriek . i m not confident this is going to get more tart or acetic with time although the sourness builds a bit throughout the oz . m active carbonation that is soft yet tingly . medium body that s velvety soft . some mild dryness in the finish yet a touch of residual stickiness . quite good . d it s actually quite drinkable thanks to the well attenuated sour and tart characteristics . not much in the way of perceptible alcohol either . this is n t as good as p and while it s easier drinking than p it s not as complex . still worth trying .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a bottle vintage . i just looked in the fridge and it called my name . i ve been rubbing my hands over this one for a while . new to the practice of aging higher alcohol beers i was eager for a stab at it . pours a thick caramel bronze . the carbonation hesistates before coming to the surface . this is a thick beer . the head is minimal but it sticks in place due to the viscosity . the beer is cloudy and semi transparent . the head reveals some hops a whiff of alcohol a prominent malt that features some dates . at first sip i m treated to a cascade of notes . first dates and plums with some dark malt characteristic and caramel . then as it warms up and the thick brew travels around it transitions to black cherry and raisin notes . finally with a little sweetness and a little hoppiness it finishes with a meandering rye bread and walnuts . what a beer . hats off to the kats .,taste,1.0,1
not sure which of the guinness variants i had in draft form at the minneapolis airport . it was by no means my first guiness but the first one in many years and the first since reviewing at ba . as the bartender tapped it it was black at the bottom and brown at the top right under thick finely beaded foam . this certainly looked like the guinness i remembered . besides looking the part it felt like a guinness . milkshake like texture . however there was little smell or tasted . it was smooth . so smooth that it lacked character . quite a dissappointment and not the way i remember it . it used to have some bite to it . did my tastes change did the beer change or both . i wo n t be shelling out cash for this one anytime soon .,taste,0.4,0
a cloudy dark orange no head s big time skunky earthy hops a hint of pine rosin and hint of citrus . not much malt smell a tiny note of tangy dried fruit . t good balance for a beer with this much hops . salty and earthy right at the start the flavor moves quickly to sweet malt brown sugar light creamy orange and then to earthy and herbal hops . obviously finishes rather bitter . m carbonation dominates the mouthfeel . dry on finish but some sweetness also . d very drinkable for an insane imperial ipa . one glass only for me though my mouth was still bitter after i brushed my teeth .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml bomber that was corked and caged like a champagne bottle . was labeled as presumably the second release . had that nice pop sound . poured thick and slow because the opening was tiny . head size was variable due to pour rates . the first glass over flowed since the head surprisingly creeped up a sign of a live ale . the next glass was near flat maybe because i was too careful . the smell is malty and brown sugar like . not much on the maple smell . unfortunately i am not sure what birch smell actually smells like i only have had birch beer before . a hint of birch beer . not really sure . the taste is extraordinary . coffee flavor upfront with a hefty brown sugar and subtle maple sweetness to balance it all out . the aftertaste has me thinking cola for some reason it must be the birch . mouth feel on this is alright . a little flat but its ok . very thick due to the amount of sugar left in this brew . overall this is a very unique beer . i am glad i tried it at the suggestion of fellow bas . if you like palo santo marron chances are youll like this beer too .,taste,0.9,1
dark cloudy amber with very little head . lots of yeast on the bottom . .i chose to swirl and add to the chalice . smells cidery with a hint of alcohol . tastes really good . sweet apple clove banana bubblegum with a faint hint of hop and a lot of alcohol . i ve had this on tap and ca n t detect any difference . .would be perfect for me with just a little less sugar . .but really close to perfection for my taste . mouthfeel is medium.carbonation is light . drinkable . why not . i m not driving .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a one fingered light tan head that diminishes quickly and leaves some lacing . the beer itself is a clear amber copper . smell spicy . belgian spices including clove dominate the smell but i can smell traces of malt and banana in it . taste taste matches the smell with spices dominating the tongue with a few exceptions . hops are more present and leave a bitter aftertaste and the malts come out slightly more than usual . mouthfeel little to no carbonation and has a smooth feel . overall i think that is a pretty decent beer to drink and a nice use of belgian spice and hops .,taste,0.6,1
a black liquid gorgeous large creamy light brown head which . s black malt roasted coffee little spiciness . some deep mixed with the roasted tones dried fruits . t m coffee roasted . some peppery notes for the aftertaste . quite watery as the most english porters . carbonation is between light and medium .,taste,0.6,1
a deep ruby orange great color . creamy head with great retention and lace . s bright west coast hops . orange grapefruit marmalade honey . t grapefruit . tart apricot that carries throughout the profile . pine pepper bitterness . raw hop character . m high carbonation on a medium body . rolling dry bitterness on the finish . o a big bitter gorgeous looking ipa with a great aroma . the ibu s are a bit harsh but if that s your bag then you ll absolutely love this beer .,taste,0.7,1
served on tap in a pint glass . the porter poured motor oil black produced a very thin tan head had poor retention . little to no lacing left behind . the aroma is minimal some slight roasted malt notes but not much else . the taste of the porter is very light in body for a porter and like most buffalo beers it is very watery not a lot of backbone . for a porter . the taste is not much to write home to mom about a little roasted malt some slight hint of caramel and coffee . i do n t recommend it another disappointing beer from this downtown brewery .,taste,0.2,0
the bottle pours an orange amber smooth with little head . the aroma is decidedly malty with raisiny notes and some alcohol evident . overall a low aromatic impact though . initially taste is intensely malty with the raisiny notes i got in the aroma . the alcohol is somewhat covered by a residual sweetness but still largely present . there s a minor and pleasant bitterness the lingers lsightly and there is a bit of a cardboard in the aftertaste that detracts . the taste grows on me though as i continue to drink it either because it s getting warmer or because it s . it s full bodied but undercarbonated which i suppose is to be expected . a very sippable brew .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass from the bottle a has the look of a normal american macro light yellow with no head . s biscuts wheat and just a small amount of grassy hops also a small sweet near a grape note t very little flavor but very crisp and refreshing light hop flavor with some wheaty flavor m thin but not to the point of being watery very straightforward offering d with a small hop flavor and very crisp and refreshing taste i kinda hope they put this one in a can for a nice day on the rivver and this is a great beer to get someone into the craft scene,taste,0.6,1
this beer poured out at a dark brown nearly black colored brew . the head was pretty heavy at first and then it settled down a bit . it had decent retention but no lacing . the smell was heavy on the belgian yeast and had a good amount of roasted aromas coming off of it . the taste was similar to most belgian stouts . i found it to be earthy and roasted . the mouthfeel was smooth and drinkable . overall this brew is n t anything too spectacular it s good but not great . just bought a bottle of this thinking it was a new beer from stillwater . i hope this does n t turn into what rogue likes to do . nevertheless this beer really impressed me so i m revising my review . i felt that the flavor of the beer was much better than how i ranked it last time and overall i felt that the beer was impressive . had i known that i already had this one i probably wou d n t have bought it again . however the label on the new bottle is very hard to resist .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a four pack of this at bauer in boston on . pours thick and jet black with a thin brown head . the head goes away quickly but provides some lacing . smell is of coffee dark chocolate and a bit of hops . sweet smoke . everything an ris should be . strong coffee and chocolate taste but with a sharp bitterness to balance out the sweetness . finish is more bitter coffee something like good italian espresso . very nicely balanced . the mouthfeel is surprisingly light for the style . it still has some heft but despite the appearance it is n t like drinking motor oil . i m sampling this reasonably warm it was purchased about an hour and a half ago and has not been refrigerated since and i could see it being a bit heavier if it were colder . although i m a bit fan of ris s with dessert i think this one is best by itself . i could n t have more than two in a sitting but this is a very well balanced and enjoyable beer .,taste,1.0,1
look black color medium tan head with decent retention good lacing smell raw chocolate some dark fruit and not much else . strangely devoid of roasted malt and coffee notes taste up front dark fruit chocolate . finish chocolate coffee roasted malt . licorice lingering sweetness . a lot more going on then that smell led me to believe mouthfeel full body low medium carbonation slightly cloying drinkability ok but the sweetness gets in the way a bit overall impression this beer is all over the place great look funky lackluster smell complex powerful flavor with a sweet sticky feel . somehow it managed to come out as good but just barely,taste,0.8,1
a pours a cloudy honey gold with three fingers of white head that eventually recedes into a thin ring with no lacing . lots of floaties in this beer . s a very nice mix of green tea and hops on the nose . sweet honey and green tea aromas at first followed by pineapple grapefruit and dry pine aromas . t lots and lots of dry resiny piny flavors here . there are some grapefruit notes in there but mostly pine dominates . the finish is somewhat bitter with a slight alcohol burn . slight yeasty flavor mixed throughout as well from all of the floaties . the green tea that was so prevalent in the nose is almost completely lost here only coming out some in the aftertaste . m medium body with fairly high carbonation that brings out the bitterness in the flavor more . the floaties give it a somewhat grainy feel as well . o an interesting concept for a beer but not executed very well . not a bad beer but i d like more presence from the green tea in the flavor along with some more citrus hop flavors rather than pure pine . still a decent beer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance very dark brown nearly black . thimk light tan head that quickly reduces to a cm . film . smell toasty malt sweetness with bitter coffee beans . taste heavy malt sweetness with a hint of toasty bitterness . dark chocolate bitterness in the aftertaste . mouthfeel thick and creamy . carbonation is gentle and piercing to the taste buds all at the same time . very sticky and chewy leaving a coating of flavor complexities in the mouth . drinkability very smooth and almost perfect . slightly bitter aftertaste slows consumption a bit . the best i ve had of this style but not by much . like salvador or optimator with a more complex bitterness that they lack .,taste,1.0,1
i thought this rather thin compared to previous porters . nice fruity roasted flavor with subtle hop notes in the finish but not as full bodied and complex as past brews .,taste,0.8,1
stoudts winter ale oz bottle recent bottling winterized medium pour in an english pint poured clear brown with a very light brown fizzy mostly diminishing head . smelt of strong roasted nuts seared malt light chocolate and coffee . taste was upfront moderate burnt grain nuts and coffee bitterness and sweet chocolate followed by a moderate roasted malt and coffee bitterness on a long finish . palate was light to medium bodied oily and overly fizzy with tiny prickling bubbles of carbonation . overall the framework for a great brown ale is there but the carbonation ruins the experience .,taste,0.8,1
pours an extraordinarily hazy yellow orange color with a thick white head that sticks around awhile . smells of oranges and spices probably from the yeast . tastes of clove oranges and other spicy yeast and plenty of that awesome wheat flavor . mouthfeel is thick and carbonation is heavy . drinkability is above average .,taste,0.9,1
i sampled this brew at a local bear tasting event featuring great beers from east of the mississippi and canada . wonderful beers . what a night . we opened the caged and corked ml bottle and served in ounce portions . a it poured a very dark body with a moderate tan head that refused to stay around . s the toasted malts were rich with flavors of dark fruits and brown sugar and they were complemented by dark bread yeasty flavors . t the taste of dark rich malts and thick creamy yeasts impart flavors of dark fruits e.g. plums and pumpernickel bread fresh from the oven . there are some hints of dark sharp spices like coriander and black pepper . the sweetness while distinct is not overwhelming . m full bodied and packing a sweet front and warm clean finish . abv is well hidden but contributes along with the abundant carbonation to a zesty bite that entertains the tongue . d what a treat . a great bsda from a great brewery . i could drink this brew from november to april . night after night .,taste,1.0,1
oz. bottled on served chilled in a nonic . pours a pale yellow with some sediment that gives it a haze and it s topped with a finger white head that does n t leave much lacing . there is rye and some caramel in the nose very clean . it is crisp but kinda flavorless and feels like a cheap lager . tastes better when cold . this is the least flavorful bottle of the six pack but the best one was n t anything to get too worked up over . would probably work best as a summer beer .,taste,0.4,0
re review third go at volo on cask . one of the few beers that s not as good on cask as it is on tap . the appearance is still to par with a dark brown body and bubbly tan head but understandably not as pretty as the nitro version . where i hoped it would make up for this would be in aroma and taste but alas no . the flavours seemed a bit more artificial than the previous times i ve had it and i m not enjoying it that much . i ve downgraded the taste a notch . old review pint at c est what . pours a very dark brown with a creamy mocha head . the aroma is of nutella but could do with being more prominent . the flavour . my god this is delicious . i honestly thought that this would taste artificial but its pulled off magnificently . the initial hit is all chocolate and hazlenut at the back of the mouth . as the drink progresses roasted malts come more to the fore . wonderful creaminess on the palate . an excellent surprise and i ll be having some more in the future . second pint at c est what a few months after the original review was good but not as satisfying . the chocolate seemed a little less integrated and felt more like a shot of kaluha in a stout . still decent though .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . first off this beer looks really nice . nice color solid head and good retention . however things go downhill really quickly . i took a sniff of this and said this is not an ipa . there is no really hop presence on the nose very much an amber or red . the taste follows with no assertiveness . lots of sweetness but very little bitterness . in fact as it warms it gets even sweeter weird . not sure what was going on with this beer maybe it s mislabeled . not recommended .,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into great lakes pint glass . this beer makes me proud to be from cleveland . a body is a transparent gold amazing clarity . very nice frothy two finger head that has great retention and leaves trails of lacing behind . s smells of lightly toasted sweet malts bready with a faint note of hops . t bready biscuity malts balanced very well by a clean slightly citrusy hop profile . malt is prevalent up front while the aftertaste is more hoppy . also maybe a slight bit of yeast in the aftertaste leaving the tongue and mouth a bit dry . m d great amount of carbonation this beer is highly drinkable and refreshing . and one of my favorite session beers hands down . light to medium body .,taste,1.0,1
i ve had the pleasure to move to belgium recently and it truly is beer heaven . this chimay blue is the best one i ve had yet and that is saying something . it poured from a ml bottle into a chimay goblet with a great big head that lasts . i had to pour three different segments to allow the head to settle in between . it s a good color brown not too dark not too light . the taste is everything . you can taste a variety of malts and caramels and there is absolutely no after taste despite the . abv . i ll return to this one frequently in the future .,taste,1.0,1
been waiting to try this one . decent dark brown pour with short lived mocha head . smell unbelieveably powerful . kind of like the smell of flavored coffee beans . taste is amplified even more . it is good no denying . it s just that it is so incredibly intense . this is the sweetest beer ever . scaldis framboise you are excused . mouthfeel is ok. a bit thin would add to the taste if it was a smoother beer but it is not . drinkability is a tough call . the sweetness makes this a sipper . a bottle is a bit much for one person .,taste,0.9,1
appearance the darkness of this beer spilling from the bottle into my chiseled glass mug nearly startled me . slightly less than one finger tan head . little lacing . smell scent of licorice . taste jaegermeister anyone . mouthfeel alcohol and co tingle the tongue . drinkability sip it slowly . i poured at degrees f. as the glass emptied and the remaining ale warmed i wished i had savored it even longer .,taste,0.7,1
your search for the perfect tripel could end right here . it pours a beautiful opaque gold into the chalice and has layer upon layer of complexity in the aroma . this is nice but the taste is magnificent . smooth spicy multi layered smooth complex and did i mention smooth . lots of fruits as well . the mouthfeel is silky with just the right amount of carbonation . this is so smooth and wonderful that you will be tempted to drink more than the abv would allow . try one of these and a la fin du monde in a blind tasting . you ca n t lose .,taste,1.0,1
i had this beer poured from a bottle into a snifter . a the beer pours a pitch black color with a large fluffy mocha color head which is sticking all over the glass may be one of the best looking beers i have seen . s the smell is of chocolate malt maybe some sweet chocolate and a light earthy not a brett earthly but like a dirty fresh smell hard to describe . lol . t the taste is perfect for a schwarz and its actually the best schwarz i have tasted . chocolate malt definitely its a major player in the flavor . maybe some light espresso is this a stout . oh wait its not . but the nice black malt comes in its clean light flavored and just a tiny hint of hopping . m full flavored and light bodied which is why i love this style . d a great brew seek this one out . this is quite possibly the best rogue i have ever had . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
poured from bottle into goblet style glass . deep garnet color with pinkish frothy head that quickly dissipated but left a slight lacing on the glace . aroma of tart cherries with slight vinegar undertones and musty funky barnyard . lively carbonation . fruity taste upfront with cherry tartness that layers into an earthy mustiness through the finish . light to medium body . this beer is delicious . finishes with slight saltiness that lingers . very complex . there is so much going on with this one . i only rate the drinkability at . because it was . and because it is so complex . i was extremely satisfied with just one . an amazing beer made in the traditional style without sugar added . my wife loved it also . . .,taste,1.0,1
i tried this one on tap during lunch and then got a six pack of it the same day . so for the first time i could actually taste the difference between the two . they had it on tap at the bbc and it had a great smell and tasted even better . i tried to get that same great taste later at home with a six pack and while it was good it was n t the same as the draft version i had tried earlier . i am huge fan of dogfish head s minute ipa and even the bottled minute was good but if you want to try this one get it at a place that has it on tap .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
poured from bottle to chimay chalice . pours amber red almost mahogany . nice thick off white head with good retention and lacing . this is a great looking beer . smell is good pretty much what i d expect for the styles . some yeast bread alcohol and dark fruits . almost like a fruity red wine . taste didnt do it for me though . it wasnt horrible just something seemed off . i think the yeast was a little too pronounced and it had a stronger than expected biscuit flavor . the alcohol isnt very hidden either very noticeable . mouthfeel was on par carbonation was perfect . overall a very drinkable beer just something seemed off on the taste .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber bottle purchased from brattleboro . appearance is well brown . not quite as red as some other brown ales but perhaps a little more hazy looking . the smell is malty a little toasty nutty . mouthfeel is a maybe a little thin but still good belying what one might expect from the appearance . but the taste . ah the taste is excellent . a well rounded brown ale . more complex in malt character than some other examples of the style and definitely more aggressively hopped than some might be used to in a brown . that said it works wonderfully . the sweet malt backbone is effectively complemented by the aroma and bittering hops resulting in one darn tasty beer . just two pieces of advice do n t buy only one bottle . do n t think of the name as you drink the beer grin . enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
appearance deep rich ripe orange tone looking more maroonish in the shad with a head that begins lemony creamy then quits for good . aroma potent spicy huge citrus deep lemon sour yeasty peppery . taste sourness is king with large fruit factor in the flavor little bits of spiciness on the palate lingering in the finish . medium bodied fully flavored but not particularly pleasing to this tongue . too much pucker not enough pleasure . a vinous feel interjects through the citrus and the taste is more interesting but not quite more worthy . finish is sour then dry . one more in the list of far too expensive far too small far little enjoyment bottles that i ve conquered in the george gale line . wo n t be returning to this one .,taste,0.8,1
this beer keeps getting better . this review is of a bottle ive had since march . if only the smell were a little more interesting and it were slightly less sweet . the sweetness comment applies to pretty much every dogfish head beer though . i think i will have my ladt two bottles each year for the next two years and then buy four more .,taste,0.9,1
pours a slightly hazy orange amber with a huge big bubbled full white head . nose is all ripe peaches and stone fruit and black pepper and very pleasant . mouthfeel is medium bodied but way too carbonated . i coughed and choked on first taste it had so many bubbles . flavors are pleasant fruity malt rich with balanced bitter hops stone fruit flavors and also black pepper and spice . flavors are layered and balanced and finish is sweet malt and bitter grapefruit . unfortunately all of it suffers from the huge carbonation that makes this almost undrinkable . for reviewing purposes i ve graded greatly down for mouthfeel because of carbonation issue . however nose flavors and finish were super solid . i m hoping carbonation is an issue that will be more insignificant in other bottles .,taste,0.9,1
served in chimay glass one year after date printed on cork . a hazy brown . with white head that is just perfect . s yeasty with alcohol in the back t indeterminante fruits with some hop m flawless . creamy with perfect carvontion . d almost too high not the type of beer that you would want to put back quickly but is so well made that it could be done easily . but at abv you would not get thru too many .,taste,0.8,1
appearance orange brown . clear . thick creamy off white foam that does n t stick around long . smell just a little bit of roasted malt scent . not very prominent though . taste begnis with a dark roasted malt flavor . finishes with just a hint of hops . clean finish . roasted even burnt flavor overpowers everything else . i feel like there s some spicy flavors lurking in this beer but they re drowned out . not entirely pleasant . mouthfeel creamy . not overly carbonated . very nice drinkability berghoff makes a somewhat uninspiring line of beers . this one keeps up the tradition . not among the best oktoberfests .,taste,0.3,0
i hate to give a beer especially a trappist a bad review but this beer was not very good at all . i had a few sips and then poured the rest of the down the drain . i may have gotten a bad batch but i found this beer to be quite bitter and sour and not what i would expect from a tripel .,taste,0.2,0
appearance was an amber brown color slightly cloud with minimal head and lacing . rye aroma was dominant with some faint sweetness . reminded of rye bread and actually gave me the craving for a ham and cheese on rye . rye flavor was upfront but not completely overwhelming with some mild sweetness at the end . a little rough in the mouth and to drink but paired with a good sandwich with rye bread this would make a good meal . worth a try if you are looking for something different .,taste,0.7,1
opened a ml corked bottle with a loud and deep pop . poured a nice golden copper with a white fluffy two finger head . head retention and lacing awesome . my mouth is drooling i can t wait to savor this beer . smell not so impressive reminiscent of a ballpark beer in a plastic cup . taste was somewhat of a let down also with a budweiser esque carbonation that killed the flavor of this quad . alcohol is evident but not overbearing . final thoughts is this budweiser on steriods. or did i just get a bad batch . have to try again .,taste,0.6,1
picked up some from central market in san antonio . a opaque black with no head or lacing . swirling leads to coating of the sides and runners . s sweet soy sauce with strong alcohol presence t yet again sweet soy sauce with some burn . swishing it around in your mouth a little helps bring out a better flavor . m thick with no carbonation . sadly the above swishing coats your gums like the glass and in my case lead to slight burning sensation . d worth trying but wo n t really be wanting anymore . i have a feeling this would have been pretty interesting back when it first came out and heard it was actually pretty good . years has done some interesting things to this . tasting suggestions do not look inside the bottle,taste,0.6,1
so far i ve seen very few exceptions to the if it s brown i m down if it s green flush it down the latrine if it s transparent skunking is apparent rule but heineken is no exception . subpar appearance an overpowering skunky nose only somewhat remedied by a crisp mouthfeel . i m just not impressed by this beer .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle . oz sample . this brew pours a very dark tea brown color with just a fwe wisps of head over top . this is a pretty hazy beer and is as still as they come . i imagine that at bottling there were minimal sugars left for the beaties to chew up and gas out the carbon dioxide . aroma is initially very sour lightly acrid and a touch acetone sweet . after sitting in the glass for a minute the base beer really comes through giving impressions of brown sugar soaked figs with very solid oaky tannins lending to bring thoughts of whiskey when i smell it . the sweet acetone notes are still there making me think of an oud brune . i like it . flavor is interesting . it initially hits with a sour tinge before swallowing . after swallowing the alcohol really dominates melding in with the light tart brett character . after swallowing the beer the flavor starts to develope . light brown sugar sweetness and raisin with a very nice belgian spicey character . i would like to see less of the alcohol flavor as it gets in the way and blocks out some of the more fine flavors that are behind it . mouthfeel is fairly light with a flat carbonation but it is what i was expecting . this one is pretty dry as well but with the age and the beasties used to chop up even the most complex sugar its no surprise . burps on this one accentuate the flavor tending more towards an oud brune than anything else . even with the alcohol character i think this one improved with the additional aging . it added a nice extra bit of acetone tart sweet while toning down the base . this is a pretty nice sour brew .,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap at the rose crown . my primary problem with this beer was that it was just way too sweet for me . the other reviewer who compared this to a barleywine hit the nail right on the head here . the hops are just completely overshadowed . if you like your dipas east coast style with a massive malt backbone there might be something for you here . on the other hand if like me you want the hops to be the starring role of your ipa i think you re going to walk away from this beer a bit disappointed . i know i did .,taste,0.7,1
not bad . crisp and clean . some malt arrives toward the end,taste,0.8,1
pours a perfectly clear and clean darkened amber to reddish hue makes a thin offwhite head that fades quickly . aroma is buttery caramel and nut . flavor is very one sided nothing but caramel malt very little bitterness no hop flavor detected here rather boring . moderate carbonation light body and a clean crisp dry finish . meh there s so many better brown ales out there . i can drink it but i d rather have something else .,taste,0.4,0
served in an american pint glass a this beer had an inky black body with a rim of light tan head clinging to the edge of the glass . floating on top of the beer was a scum that looked like old coffee which was a bit odd . s the smell of dark black roasted malt and a hint of dark roasted coffee was in the background . t the taste of dark malt was followed by a distinct cardboard note and a black coffee finish . the cardboard has a faint buttery quality to it . m this beer had a medium light mouthfeel with a watery texture which was a surprise for such a dark beer . d i m not sure what they were going for in this beer but it had a lot of things working against it . the smell was nice but still more complexity of malt would be nice . the taste needs much improving .,taste,0.4,0
pours a brownish amber color produces think foam head which clings somewhat to the glass . mildy sweet malt and biscuit smell with a very faint touch of hops . a bit light in the flavor for a brown but still a pleasant malty tone . good level of carbonation easily drinkable just wish the taste had slightly more to offer .,taste,0.6,1
a dark amber . pours a very large head which dissipates quickly but leaves very nice lacing . s alcohol and hops . not much else to say . t lightly roasted malt . big round c note hop flavor . very tasty . m smooth thick and chewy mouthfeel . absolutely wonderful . d drinkability would be great if it were n t for the high alcohol . as it is one is enough . all in all a great beer . if deschutes is available in your state get the hop henge . i think it might even be better than the abyss .,taste,0.9,1
pours lager yellow potential crayola color . with a half inch white head . smells typically lagerish with an edge of skunk typical of these nouveu hip cheap beers . tastes pretty ok with a little malty sweetness and more flavor than some other pale lagers . mouthfell is too full almost sticky but i could see downing a couple of these in one sitting assuming i had no alternative .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottles and cans a light goldish yellow color decent head s not very potent smelling very smooth and suttle odor t average in flavor a bit corny tasting not bad mf a bit watery not much for an aftertaste . not as creamy as i remember it . i used to get this with my buddies before we were legal to drink . it seemed much better then . d this beer has been around quite a while for a reason . i could drink a keg of this stuff on a good weekend with friends no problem . it is n t that bad . good beer if you just want to drink alot for cheap however there are better beers out there for the same amount of money .,taste,0.6,1
it looks great . nice head and lacing . pours an orange gold . nice aroma but not overpowering great wheat beer . hints of banana . very nice biscuity flavor . very smooth beer . the slight bitter aftertaste becomes more prevalent as i continue though . makes anything i taste afterwards taste less than good . this is an all around good beer . especially during hotter months when thicker beers are just too heavy .,taste,0.9,1
i just poured this here old foghorn into my carolina brewery pint glass in a hurry . this suprisingly dark barleywine came gushing out and topped off the glass with a big thick head . it quickly dissipated into a thin topping layer within a minute of the pour . i started sorta squinting my eyes at it wondering why it s so dark . it s almost like an amber red . is it gon na taste like a barleywine . i bring it to my nose and smell . and smell . and . not much of anything honestly . i put it down and try again . nothing . time to taste . i m instantly reminded of sprite marketing because image is nothing . it definitely tastes better than nothingness nevertheless it s nothing special . old foghorn definitely seems like a malty type barleywine to me . is that supposed to happen . i m sorta wierded out . i keep looking at it and smelling it not knowing what to think but each taste strikes me as suprisingly good at least relative to how it appears . i went back to get and read the bottle . its description is purty accurate it is indeed a malty barleywine style . the label says ideal for after dinner though i d only go so far as appropriate . the mouthfeel is the best part . the chocolatey malt and the barleywine style sit and tingle my whole mouth with yummy sweetness quite well . i keep looking at it inquisitively . i smell it again . maybe it smells more like a barleywine as it warms slightly . still i judge beer smell more on immediate effect straight from its home . the beer is good . its taste again is better than its image . mouthfeel is quite good . since thirst is still everything at least in line with my sprite motif i ll say i d definitely drink another one maybe even two . but writing home about it i probably would n t do .,taste,0.8,1
cl bottle this one pours a very hazy mahogany color . there was a good bit of a tan head that dropped away rather quickly . definite dark fruits to the nose . also some breadiness yeastiness and some caramel toffee notes . the taste is quite good i get the caramel raisins breadiness as well as a plethora of other things mixed together in there . a slightly spicy aftertaste as well as a full body . quite nice .,taste,1.0,1
feb vintage . . given to me by bobsy . opened using my hopefully soon to be trusty taps magazine butterlfy opener . first beer ever poured into my taps snifter which is actually the recommended type of glassware on the label . feeling a little excited . a feels heavy as it pours which i love . nice khaki head with what seems like a mix between cherywood and amber . almosgt opaque . s smells great right from the bottle . this seems like a perfect mix of chocolate and orange hoppiness . like a chocolate orange. although i do n t really like chocolat oranges but this smells great . beautiful wafts of alcohol . some very appropriate darkfruit and other more tropical orchard fruit which i ca n t quite put my finger on . another one of these airfreshener beers you could smell all day . t pretty much like the smell but hops are a little less orange and a little more piney . so rich . a little grassy too in the finish especially . alcohol is very strong but delicious . lasting bitter wood and grass in the after taste . very sweet could be sickening to some . maybe a bit of clove . m right when it entered my mouth . this is thick . i love this type of barleywine . medium carbonation offering just a bit of tingle but a whole lot of foam . pretty dry especially considering how sweet it is . o this was a terrific experience . the smell and the mouthfeel are exactly what i look forward to when cracking open a barleywine . alittle muckiness in the taste but that s just because i m looking for it . i bet this would be very good fresh too . i d definitely buy this and recommend it to barleywine lovers . a little surprised to see this is listed as an english barleywine though.i guess i need to taste more . thanks rob,taste,0.8,1
this one is a dark brown ale with some orange hues around the edges . it has a small tan head that quickly retreats to just a few bubbles . its aroma is not much to speak of but has a dark malt sense . the flavor is of dark malt dark fruit and has a bit of an alcohol warming . it is also quite roasty . though it is dominated by the malts there is a slight hop presence as well . mouth feel is full bodied and a bit syrupy . the carbonation is low .,taste,0.7,1
bottled . poured out into a pint glass . pouring it it appears very viscous . the head is a fairly dark tan and is also fairly thick despite a cautious pour . it dissipates after a few minutes leaving a very very thin layer of foam at the top of the beer after maybe five minutes . it s absolutely black even when held to the light no highlights or anything . as for the aroma its very light . i m not getting very much of anything . i get a hint of roasted malt and a hint of alcohol and that s pretty much it . i m not typically a fan of brooklyn brewery s beer as i find them to be pretty tasteless so the aroma made me think great here we go again . the taste is pleasantly surprising and is actually nicely complex . up front i get the roasted malts and dark fruit . next i am getting dark chocolate and a little alcohol as it goes down . after swallowing i am left with a bit of coffee in the aftertaste . the beer is extraordinarily viscous as well . overall its very pleasant to drink while being nicely complex . rating drinkability on russian imperial stout s is always a challenge to me . while i certainly have no problem drinking it its so thick and alcoholic that i doubt i d have more than one in a sitting but that is typical for the style . this is the first beer by brooklyn brewery that i like . this is a very good stout and i d definitely try it if you get the chance to .,taste,0.9,1
first off i really think hoppy red ales should be a bjcp style . beautiful appearance absolutely garnet body hazy from dry hopping with a finger of head that sticks and leaves gooey looking lacing all over the glass . a for sure here . big amarillo nose that s to be expected with the dry hopping . a nice showcase of the hop . taste is where things get a little less stellar . the hops completely take over the beer and leave a burnt aroma in my nose upon exhale . the middle is a great hop parade but in the end it leaves a hugely somewhat cough syrup like bitterness . the malt should really be more present here especially for an amber ale . mouthfeel is very full and has low carbonation . a bit sticky from the hop use . all in all a slight miss in my opinion . i like hops as much as the next hophead but this style which is becoming more and more prevalent thus leading to better examples than this needs a strong malt showing to really be great .,taste,0.6,1
a dark deep amber color small white head with some lacings . s sweet malt burnt sugar notes of toffee and some notes of sweet christmas spices . t sweet but the bittering hops eliminates the sweetness quite well . nutty and spicy . light carbonation which is perfect for christmas beers .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice reddish orange . smells of sweet cranberry possibly a little overpowering but not too bad . judging by the appearance and smell i thought this would be a decent beer . then i took a drink . tastes like a mixture of beer and metallic cranberries . i barely managed to drink one . gave the others away . .ha ha sorry suckers . this beer is the worst samuel adams offering in my opinion .,taste,0.4,0
pours amber ruby hazelnut wiith a finger head that fades fast and left no lacing smells like xmas . . a fresh wintery wonderland taste is the liquid form of a cool candycane cinnamon nutmeg ginger bread man by far the best tasting xmas beer mouthfeel is flat and boring drinkability despite the great taste the mouthfeel kills it and oz was a lot to stomach,taste,0.9,1
originally had this one on tap at the borefts festival at de molen . it was one of the memorable brews that evening . was able to buy a bottle from the brewery shop as well . from a cl bottle into a snifter . appearance pours out dark brown and makes a small tan head that quickly fades to a wisp . had to be a little aggressive on the pour to work up a decent head . sits black in the glass with zero carbonation evident . a splotchy wisp and a thick ring remain until the end with some dots of lacing falling down the sides of the glass after each sip . smell lovely aroma of roasted malts deep roasted espresso and pure chocolate . notes of oak and vanilla from the cognac barrels . hints of caramel in there as well . bold and enticing nose . top notch barrel aged goodness . taste just wonderful . roasted malts lots of espresso dark chocolate caramel sweetness and a very present barrel . cognac smoky hints and some oak and vanilla notes come through the middle into the finish . a bit of heat on the swallow . a nice charred bitter and boozy aftertaste with plenty of espresso chocolate and vanilla . bold and worthy of contemplation . phenomenal . palate medium body and medium carbonation . a little lighter on the palate than hoped . nicely creamy goes down smooth and finishes slightly mouth coating on the palate . nice here as well . overall a complete gem of a brew . it was very hard to pace myself with this one . very happy i got to try it on tap and even happier that my bottle turned out just as good . the cognac barrel of the hel verdoemenis really shines here and the blend with the original black damnation works wonders . definitely worth tracking down if you re a fan of the series . hopefully i will be able to find more of these before they dry up . great job on this one guys .,taste,1.0,1
pours dark dark brown with a finger tan head that left no lacing smells hmmm chocolate . . . a little vanilla a little milk taste is rich chocolate fudge with just the right amount bitterness from the hops mouthfeel is a little lighter body from what i would call perfect for an imoy stout but then this adds to the drinkability drinkability is very good would i want to crack open another bomber no but it was a perfect after dinner liquid dessert on this cold winter night,taste,1.0,1
a hazy golden nice white head that clung well . s smells awesome citrusy and hoppy . t this is were it goes wrong . has a kind of floor cleaner or furniture polish citrus taste that i ca n t get past . linger reminds me of public restroom liquid soap . m mouth feel is status quo . o ca n t think of anything constructive to say about this beer . i wo n t be getting it again .,taste,0.4,0
poured from an . oz . bottle into a pint glass . a vigorous pour yields a finger light rose colored head that soon recedes to a light dusting and ring that clings closely to the edge . the body is a dark near black with traces of blood red when held to light . lacing is minimal at best . the smell is an interesting mix of fresh black cherries and maraschino cherry with a hint of cherry dimetapp . based on these aromas i expect cherry cherry and more cherry in the flavor . sour cherry explodes on the tip of the tongue washes over the middle where it fizzles then rests on the back along with a slight alcohol warmth . oddly the flavor is not as natural cherry as i was expecting but more like a cherry soda . it is tart and sweet and reminds me a little of a tame cherry warheads candy . medium bodied with over the top carbonation rouge fizzes away the instant it touches your tongue . it is more carbonated than pepsi and only one step from pop rocks . rouge is so sweet it is tough to finish by itself . i definitely recommend pairing this with some nice dark chocolatey dessert . while i am not normally a fan of super strong carbonation i think it was necessary in this beer to prevent a sickeningly syrupy mouthfeel as well as a sickeningly sweet flavor . if you re goal in life is to try every cherry flavored thing on earth this is right up your alley . if not it might be worth trying once .,taste,0.6,1
cloudy hazy red with a decent head of tan foam . rich yeasty fruity aromas with vanilla apple and dark fruit . also some bread light toffee mango and pineapple . flavour is rich and bitter . lots of malt fruit and solventy alcohol . a bit too heavy for my taste . lots of belgian spiciness and a hefty caramel and malty complexity . could use some mellowing with age maybe but atm too over the top . thick body and moderate carbonation .,taste,0.4,0
the release pours from the bottle rich dark walnut syrup with ruby highlights and becomes more chestnut with each sip . totally without any head or carbonation . however each swirl puts up amazing viscous legs which continue to dance for a good long while . the aroma reached out form the snifter glass from at least ten feet away with a strong bourbon or cognac . the alcohol fumes are powerful just as expected . underneath this are cinnamon nutmeg fresh ground pepper ginger dark dried fruits truly a wonderland for the olfactory . there is little progression as it is served relatively warm but noting is lacking here . once the initial burn of alcohol leaves each sweet sip reveals more complexity and layers . maple bourbon turns to raisins and figs . molasses turns to vanilla with a particular nuttiness . comparisons with distilled spirits weave throughout . there may even be a fair comparison to a fine chianti . the finish is more hot spirits but lacking the typical beer experience . i admit to licking worth from the wall of the glass . rich and smooth with the texture of syrup no carbonation but the alcohol cleanses the palate rather well . one of the better full bodied beers this is highly satisfying . utopias should be reserved for a life altering celebration or an occasion where it is the focus . while this is an amazing beer it has few of the standard qualities of beer . one or two ounces at a time is plenty . so amazing as it is i find it difficult to say this is especially drinkable . i hope to have another someday and certainly expect to enjoy it just as much . as for cellaring i wonder how much it can progress beyond its current state . oh and it floods back autumn memories sitting on the porch with grandpa his cigar and evening drink .,taste,0.9,1
batch poured from a ml bottle . deep hazy amber in color . head is intense at first but diminishes quickly to a thin rim of small bubbles . aroma is strong of alcohol for an beer . smells strongly of bourbon and raisins . very malty and sweet some vanilla notes . taste is out of this world my first imperial brown ale or old ale as the site says . strong raisin flavors but very well balanced . i m reminded of brooklyn s brown ale with a kick . fantastic beer glad my friend let me indulge in a glass of his beer .,taste,1.0,1
it was with great anticipation that i tried this beer over the holidays . i should have believed the label about a reckless amount of hops but my definition of reckless is far to conservative . when the brewers of this beer say reckless they mean it . in the glass the aroma was hoppy and it was hard for me to distinguish much else . when i sipped the beer the moutfeel was lively but soon all of the maltiness disappeared into an overwhelming hop fest . i felt like there was no balance to this beer but then again i am no hophead .,taste,0.4,0
served on cask at lord hobo . medium amber and fairly clear with a thin head of bubbles and then lacing . moderate carbonation for cask but low for other dispensing methods . smells a bit like the typical citrus grapefruit and pine but with a bit of the maple character . on the taste you certainly can sense the sugary maple notes but its not immediately discernible or overpowering . balanced well with good malt and hop profiles . i m not a massive dogfish fan but its hard not to follow what they do and this is one i ve been looking forward to trying mostly because i love a good real ale . this does n t disappoint . it can be real tough to find a well excecuted cask beer it takes a great brewery great handling and a great bar . this was done right . not cold but certainly not warm . not fizzy but not flat . makes for incredible drinkability and mouthfeel .,taste,0.8,1
if you do n t like to push your limits step away from this beer . as soon as you open the bottle your house will wreak of hops . seriously . this beer is harsh in the mouth as the abv is very noticeable . however if you are a hop head and there is one in all of us it is still a pleasurable experience . i would n t pair this beer with food or drink more than one serving of it but it is a great beer to experience . if i were going to pair it with food i d opt for the minute ipa cousin i literally ca n t imagine a more hoppy beer . fun to drink .,taste,0.7,1
clear pale yellow with a thin white head that remains . good lacing as it goes down . smell is faint spicey malts with some light hints of clove . very faint banana notes as well . taste is more faint spiced malts with a mild bitter wave following . the malts become a bit bready towards the finish . mouthfeel is crisp with a little bit of bite from the carbonation . slightly watery but with a pretty clean finish . light body . drinkability is very good . nothing too exciting but it s refreshing and easy to drink .,taste,0.6,1
bottle notched as best before . dammit i m just a bit late . a very dark brown with a light tan creamy head that needs some pretty vigorous pouring to get going . s big time lactose with the standard combination of chocolate and slight roastiness . overall a really sweet smelling beer . t roastiness hits initially followed by this sweet twang . seems to lack much depth with this strange i do n t want to say sour but tangy flavor . m much lighter than i expected by it s look . probably a good medium to heavy medium . d not . this was stored pretty well so i do n t believe there can be too much of a problem with it due to poor storage conditions .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . hazy golden color with a finger or so worth of white head . definite raspberry presence on the aroma . dominating . the taste has the raspberry flavor but it a little more muted and watery than i hoped . not much else there to give it good balance . i like it a lot but it could be better . very easy to drink . high marks there . a little bonus for nostalgia s sake . had plenty of fun with purple haze in the college days .,taste,0.6,1
lemon pepper saison pours a thick finger of white froth atop a hazy amber body with straw yellow trim nice duration with little lacing . mild pepper spice aroma enveloped by lemon with some caramel malt for good measure . a little brett peeks through as it warms . lps is a little maltier than i expected perhaps tamping down on the hops a bit . pepper flavor is prominent submerging the lemon . it s not an overly impressive flavor base truth be told . i do however like the texture in the mouthfeel effervescent and a bit gritty with spice and hops . it s odd that the hop flavor is subdued while the texture is really pleasant . not a bad saison and kudos for originality in the flavor if less so in the execution . a more well rounded flavor base that complemented the pepper more would make lemon pepper saison really delicious . as it is i found it just ok .,taste,0.6,1
poured from chilled bottle into samuel smith pint glass . nice head after the pour three inches of frothy goodness . minimal smell but that might be due to the fact it s still cold from the mini fridge . i m trying to let this beer warm up a bit but it s too good to let sit unattended . but taste is another matter . very nice robust taste to this dipa . not offensive or over the top like bell s hopslam . alcohol . abv is very managable . i really like this offering from terrapin . nice job spike john .,taste,1.0,1
a new blue moon . let s see how this one does . pours good in the way of a kristalweizen about two fingers of off white fluffy head that retains decently from a vigorous pour and has a clear dark golden color . in the aroma i can get the citrus qualities and maybe a hint of floral hops . the taste . well not a whole lot of that . take what i got from the aroma and add a little corn to the mix . clean and crisp . this makes for a good warm weather beer . not too much to ponder here when it s said all and done .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to ljarsenal for the great trade . temperature is in the low teens tonight so figured it would be appropriate to crack this open . pours dark caramel in appearance with about a centimeter of light tan head . smells and tastes of lots of malt of course as well as a fair amount of floral hop presence caramel and a dash of dark fruits . very boozy in my opinion . i can smell the alcoholic heat wafting off the surface . body is fairly thick and carbonation is a shade under medium . this is in my view a quintessential barleywine . very nice straightforward rendition of the style without all the bells and whistles on so many beers these days . exactly what i expect from new glarus .,taste,0.9,1
pours very dark with a dirty frothy head . this beer laces something superb . smell is sweet and is dominated by the scents that would emanate from a used coffee filter . that description may sound disparaging to some but i m quite fond of that particular smell myself . tastes like an espresso . now this is a coffee beer that actually features the coffee taste rather than bury it under hops or malts like many other coffee brews do . there is a hint of sourness in the aftertaste as well . this medium bodied brew feels soothing in the mouth . this is obviously not a beer for those who do n t enjoy strong coffee . if you have a hangup about drinking in the morning something that is completely foreign to most wisconsinites try this and just pretend you re having your early morning caffeine fix .,taste,1.0,1
bottle served at the bodega . light golden in color fine champagnish bubbles . taste is slightly malty with a hint of hops in the moderately crip finish . mouthfeel is unexceptional yet non offensive . crisp and refreshing enough . a good lawn mower beer .,taste,0.4,0
monstrous space hogging head . i mean i poured firmly but this is a little ridiculous . it looks very soft and fluffy and is off white with an orangish tint to it . very little lacing . the liquid is cloudy golden yellowy hues . the nose contains tropical fruits and floral notes and a little piney peaty mustiness . i hate to say it but there s also a weird kind of plastic like smell . it tastes much like it smells . there s some great hops notes going on here pineapple apricot grapefruit cotton candy . all the bitterness you would expect for an american ipa . an unwelcome metallic taste appears as it warms . not cute . light mouthfeel and probably over carbonated . this used to be one of my favorite ipas . however for some reason this bottle featured a weird plastic ness to it . i do n t know if it s because my palate has changed or some other reason but this beer is a but a shadow of my memory of it . the bad flavors are not overpowering but enough for me to dock the taste and smell for it . having said that i wo n t dock them as much as i would if i were basing the scores on this bottle alone . two hearted ale no longer deserves the position of a fall back beer . i will drink it in situations where nothing else of quality is available but i will not seek it out on its own right anymore . edit i drank two bottles from the same batch and they both had the weird plastic flavor . i will not raise my score on this review even though i have had better th s in the past . i do n t know what s up with bell s quality control but i think th deserves lower scores if they are going to sell beers with a flaw this noticeable .,taste,0.6,1
the colour is medium amber the beige foam slowly sinks down to a compact off white lid with a fine lacing . the smell is hoppy with dry grassy notes and a bit sour from the malt and some sweetness . it is like a standard lager but much stronger . the taste is in the same style take the average swedish lager and crank it up a few steps sweet malt with sour notes dry medium bitter hops with some grassy notes and a hint of roasted malt . the aftertaste is creamy with some nutty notes and sour flavours of slightly soured thick cream . the finish got some notes of herbs and broth . the carbonation is quite strong the bubbles are medium sized . a nice lager for the smoked and salt flavours of the swedish easter food .,taste,0.8,1
a deep dark brown in color with little clarity light brown head one finger s nice malty caramel aromas with bitter hops very evident t good bitter flavors with the caramel coffee malts nicely present overall a nice balance of flavors but each very evident m very light on the tongue small tight carbonation d good beer sessionable and enjoyable .,taste,0.9,1
pint served in an imperial pint glass at the bow bar in edinburgh a i was expecting something more creamy and cloudy like deuchars . this was pale golden with a thin crown of foam on top . beading lively . s some floral notes not a lot of sweetness coming through . grapefruits and lemons . t i nearly cried it was so sour and bitter . astrigent and abrasive in its citric grapefruity lemony nature . i found this stuff hard to swallow . m medium carbonation couldnt say much else as i wasnt exactly savouring it . d if this is american ipa you are welcome to it . not a pleasure to drink at all cloying abrasive and sour . no thanks .,taste,0.3,0
bought myself a case of bottles and enjoyed this while doing my taxes . appearance it pours a hazy maize color with sediment swirling . it s obviously unfiltered . the head was razor thin and there is very little lacing . smell the smell is green and citrus grapefruit . packed . it smells great . taste this is very tart on the tongue and punches you in the face with a citrus taste . there is a green grassy aftertaste and a bit of alcohol lingers in the back of the throat . mouthfeel it s packed with carbonation that combines with that citrus to explode in your mouth . it s very bubbly in the mouth . drinkability i do n t know that this is a traditional ipa this seems more like a brand spanking new american pale ale . the burst of citrus the heavy alcohol that lingers and the heavy aroma are quite nice . i would n t consider this an ipa at all . with the strong flavors and high alcohol content i ca n t see this being the selection for the entire night .,taste,0.8,1
bottle of only brewed once in . somehow there are still bottles of this left on the shelf in helena . .had to pick it up even though i recalled seeing some pretty mediocre reviews for it . appearance it pours out and looks very nice . it s a deep slightly hazy ruby red color with almost fingers of pillowy off white head . it reduces fairly quickly but a nice amount of lacing remains aided by ample carbonation . smell weird . lots of sugar and oxidized cherry scents . perhaps a bit of vanilla and a funk of some sort that does n t seem like it would should have been intended . here s to hoping the taste is a bit better . taste extreme oxidized cherries borderline rotten . also vanilla and a ton of sugar . cloying . again that funk that seems to accentuate the rottenness . wow it s bad . age most certainly did not do good things for this . mouthfeel overall mouthfeel is pretty decent actually . between light and medium bodied with a reasonable amount of carbonation . overall . comes close to undrinkable . i finished just enough to finish the review . i can see how this beer may have been slightly better fresh but it is to be avoided at this point .,taste,0.2,0
i picked up a pack for the weekend because i ve never seen it stocked in the store i regular before . it was on the darker side looking more like a lager than anything . it had about a finger of head with a pretty aggressive pour and it stayed around for a minute or two . the smell was the best part of the beer it had decent floral aromas . i wa n t impressed with the taste because really it did n t offer much . it seemed rather watered down but that said it did n t taste bad. just lacking . it was watery but that made it somewhat easy to down . i did n t find my self sitting back and enjoying any intricacies at all . i would n t get this beer again .,taste,0.4,0
a opaque dark orange color . rocky white head fades to a film . lots of little dots of lacing up the glass . s very pungent fruity hoppy smell light caramel malt undertones . t taste starts out with a bitter hoppy bite . bitterness increases but its not very hoppy its sort of like tonic water . finish actually leaves a nice caramely maltiness with bitterness . m thin to medium consistency with elevated carbonation . d overall this is just an okay ipa . it s very bitter but does n t taste hoppy and there s very little malt balance .,taste,0.6,1
served in one of the nitro rocket widget bottles . appearance i poured this out into a glass despite the instructions on the bottle to not pour it out . pours initially tan with that snowfall effect while it settles . a head that reminds me of chocolate milk and it stays on top a good while . mostly dark brown body with an amber ruby tinge when held to the light . smell a roasty coffee like smell with possibly a hop hint left in there . no chocolaty smells in there which is surprising . smells kinda thin for a stout . taste bitter with emphasis on the coffee flavors . a wee bit of a nut flavor comes through but nothing to write home about . again the flavor is kind of thin for a stout . not bad but not great . mouthfeel very unassuming on the tongue . slips by without any real imposition . almost watery light . drinkability yeah it is drinkable but if you are looking for a true stout this wo n t get you too revved up . overall this is a let down for a stout . if you are looking for a true full bodied stout beer pass this by and go for a non macro version . this is a very so so brew .,taste,0.6,1
first off big thanks go to edchicma for the bottle . big bear pours an opaque deep chocolate with a small caramel head . leaves just a bit of lacing as you go . nose is chocolate currants and black cherry all mingled together . taste follows where the nose leaves off . deep and rich hints of chocolate are here along with currant and black cherry . aftertaste is slightly bitter but leaves some lingering chocolate on the palate . mouthfeel is nice and suffers slightly from coming across as somewhat watery . at . this hides its alcohol very well . wonderfully drinkable suffering only a bit to the slightly watery mouthfeel . overall this reminded me of a cross between the lion stout brooklyn s black chocolate stout . very good stuff . wyll,taste,1.0,1
i have been equally dreading and anticipating my review of this beer . not realizing that the traditional stone irs would also make an appearance this year i had been holding a grudge against all things belgo for months . let s see what s going on . pours like a familiar friend but one that once lifted to the nose is suddenly run over by a good plenty truck . okay i admit it s not too bad but i must submit that belgian yeast anise and oak chips are perhaps the three flavor enhancements most likely to fail as far as my experience goes . i can smell those taunting oak chips the missing chocolate depth replaced by an herbal nightmare that i m actually putting off tasting . well here goes nothing . the taste is odd full of licorice and thankfully easy on the oak chips . the alcohol is masked quite well and stone strikes a fairly nice balance here between the sweetness of the yeast dry malts and subtle bitter hops . if you re a fan of anise anise anise and stone irs lucky you . myself i wo n t be having this again any time soon . very glad to see irs back on the shelves though those were some expensive months without it .,taste,0.4,0
this was above average i really enjoyed the flavor of this dark ale . the taste actually reminded me of something from around the holidays . it had a sweet taste with a spice that danced on my tounge . i would love to drink this one at christmas time with family and friends . the color is a deep ruby red that looks very appealing . this brew is really nice .,taste,0.6,1
i was in line at the cl brewery buying a growler of their pale ale and wondered out loud what my second growler should be . a guy there for free samples recommended the kolsch . it s not usually my style but i had a sample myself and was pleasantly surprised . it s a bit sweet to start but somehow finishes dry and refrshing a neat trick that i have no idea how the brewmaster accomplishes but it works . i do still prefer cl s hoppier recipes but this is a great summer beer and as one of those that makes you think this must be what real beer used to taste like .,taste,0.7,1
hmmm . what is this . too many bizarre fruit flavors for my tastes . something about this brew tastes fake like cotton candy or wax lips . nice appearance golden amber with a large bubbled head . only slight lacing . very fizzy . carbonation splashes the tongue and releases the bouquet . lots of flavor but almost sickening in the sweetness . no thanks i ll have an olde buzzard pale ale instead please .,taste,0.4,0
opaque ellow body and wispy small white head . spicy banana aroma . spicy wheat flavor . creamy mouth feel its just a belgian what is wrong with the brewer and the importers of this beer . this is not identified as either blond or brune on the bottle anywhere . the goal is to put your drinkers in a bad mood before they pour a glass .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a woeful watery looking light copper body with a scant white head that fizzles out in seconds . smell very vague pale maltiness with a hint of sour green apple . taste toasty malts though fairly weak and bland . mild sweetness . no hop character whatsoever . odd underlying ickiness about the taste and again there s that green apple taste which i really really do n t care for . faux apples on the otherwise watery finish . mouthfeel thin bodied . medium carbonation . watery . drinkability not recommended .,taste,0.3,0
ml capped brown glass champagne bottle . no date . pours a deep but clear mahogany with creamy tan head that stands up tall . nose is a little smoky with lots of molasses and dark caramel plus some earthy forest floor type aromas . palate is big and sweet but bitter and finessed at the same time . lots of toasted roasted barley . smoky again from the malt and malt bitterness is present too . black malt . balance is achieved in some strange way though . as the beer warms the malt bill starts to remind me of the jw lees harvest ales . a little bitter a little smoky and pretty caramel sweet . notes this is perhaps the most complex and pleasant scotch ales i ve ever had . drinkability suffers only because it s so big . a real must .,taste,0.9,1
appearance is very pale yellow very clear very small amount of yeast in the bottom of the bottle . head is ok not as good as some hoppy bears which benefit from all the hops causing excellent head retention . aroma is of a complex mix of hops . i was excited when i smelled it . very piney and resinous most likely some simcoe hops and some noble ones in here . taste is where things go quickly downhill . i would very accurately describe this as spotted cow with hops . i said this an my drinking partner immediately agreed . it has a slight aftertaste similar to spotted cow . not a lot of malt flavor and very thin tasting . there is little to no apparent malt flavor except for a slight corn like aftertaste . the mouthfeel is very thin almost watery . overall i am not impressed . i enjoy many ng beers and was excited to see hop hearty going away and being improved upon but now i want hop hearty back immediately . my theory would be that ng decided they wanted to make a pale ale for the masses and this could be it . however two hearted is an excellent example of a widely accepted ipa even among non craft beer drinkers . if you like spotted cow on hops this is your beer .,taste,0.4,0
presentation poured into sam smith nonic appearance dark colour decent tan head little bit of lacing smell roasty malty taste plums with a whiff of chocolate mouthfeel a bit of a dry finish kinda thin drinkability definitely a sessionable beer overall it s a pretty good beer,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz . bottle into tulip glass . a very dark tan color with a decent head . s ever made chocolate milk with hershey s syrup . yeah . taste chocolatey some coffee lots of mocha . good aftertaste . mouthfeel light when you first sip it and good carbonation when it goes back . drinkability good for a stout and it s abv but the sweetness may be a bit much after two of em . pairs well with a kit kat bar .,taste,0.8,1
a slightly hazy amber brown with a foamy off white head that doesnt stick around for too long . no lacing at all . carbonation is pretty visible though . s spicy cloves are up front with dark fruits in the middle . mostly cherries and grapes with a bit of a sour apple finish . very spicy nose to this one . could be a little bit of the alcohol is coming through mixing with the spiciness to create a clove character . taste sweet and spicy . lots of dark fruits in the middle . raisins and prunes come to mind . it has a floral hops after taste combined with a sweet nutmeg finish . mouthfeel medium bodies but smooth . moderated carbonation . sorta bubbly . drinkability i cant stop sipping this stuff . very good . highly drinkable except for the hight abv . one of my favorite beers for sure .,taste,1.0,1
part of my box of bricks sampler . i took this down to the beach hoping for a nice dose of hops to make the humidity bearable . the beer was terribly overcarbonated a split beer to head . i thought maybe the glass i had was dirty or that i poured too quickly but subsequent glasses and slower pours produced the same result . after min . waiting for the head to release there was nice lacing but i m not sure it was worth the wait . the color was typical of a pale ale mostly sunny with some haze and the hops were very fragrant with a lemongrass note . this was the highlight for sure . if hops are your thing this is definitely a pale ale for you . i would like to have this via draught because the carbonation made the mouthfeel soapy and the drinkability very poor .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a golden yellow . very small head if poured right . if poured wrong there will be no beer just foam . s very faint grains . almost a metal smell . t again the metal appears . very poor taste . there is not much flavor and what flavor is present is overcome by carbonation . m not a bad mouthfeel . very light and bubbly . d good drinkability . with a moderate alcohol content and decent mouthfeel would not be hard to put a few back . if not for the taste . i did not rate this poorly because it is a corporate beer it is just not a high caliber beer .,taste,0.3,0
a burnt orange color with a reddish tint smallish ivory head with no retention or lacing quite hazy what i expect from the style s sweet sourness on the nose nice cherry aroma a bit of funk t nice big sweetness at the start develops quickly into a big sourness with lots of cherry and funk finish is lingering sourness and tartness very dry m quite a bit of carbonation relatively light bodied very dry finish d ca n t taste the alcohol at all the sourness and sweetness limits somewhat one bottle is good for me great wild ale from rr . nobody does this style better . very complex and interesting taste . definitely worth seeking a bottle of this out .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle thanks to dsgolovin appreciate it . like most people have noted this is completely flat and the beer really suffered as a result . dark murky orange color . aroma of bourbon oranges strange yet interesting . tasted like vanilla and oranges booze not bad but the lack of carbonation made it seem like juice with booze in it . overall disappointing .,taste,0.7,1
was working in living in bakersfield and working in fresno at the time when i went to sequoia brewing companies brew pub in the tower district . i do n t recall to much about this beer except that it was a really well crafted beer . i have to give props to the brewery for this one . ps if you make your way to the brewpub go there on the all you can eat fish and chips night if they still have it .,taste,1.0,1
missed out on having this for the occasion it was intended it for . oh well here it goes anyway . bomber poured into a duvel glass . luxurious dense cream colored head that has all kinds of sticking power . hazed orange in color . smell includes pine naval orange pineapple toffee bit of earth and light caramel . great intense balanced aroma . flavor starts out with a bitter and sweet tangerine combo . floral bitterness follows with sugar coated orange peel and lemon . finished with a stern earthy bitterness . mouthfeel is medium full sweet and thick with a nice modest level of carbonation . bit of warmth on the way down . intense flavors on both sides bitter and sweet in addition to high alcohol do n t make this a very easy drinking ale . this beer was better than i expected it to be . the aroma was outstanding still holding on to some of its pleasant hop character . there was also good balance between an intense bitterness and solid citrusy sweetness .,taste,0.9,1
unsure how the dating works but i read this brygget m.h.t cl bottle from pub italia they mislabeled it as . abv g pint glass a typical stout like body . opaque black body with three fingers of dark mocha head which was retained quite well . left thick lacing . s strong aroma of dark roasted coffee beans some roasted malts but nothing to strong outside of the coffee . t like the aroma it was very coffee dominant . pleasant but i could sense no chocolate or other malty flavours that i thought i would . m thick bodied and low carbonation . the oats make for a smooth and creamy texture . each drink left a strong coffee bitter feeling which is nice if you like coffee . d this was a great coffee stout thick creamy smooth coffee . i could not pick out any evidence of chocolate which i was disappointed about . i also found it to contain to much coffee . ca n t believe i m saying that . i love stouts and coffee but this was to much .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark burnt golden brown with a bit of an amber tint . smells citrusy but sweet and malty . the taste is like grapefruit citrus sour with sugary sweetness . this gives in to a green hoppy bitterness that finishes it of and stays in your mouth . mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing well carbonated. not too much . overall this is a great tasty beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz can into pint glass at degrees . pours with a short white head over a deep yellow almost orange color clear with plenty of carbonation flowing up . tons of sticky lacing . tangerine citric hops dominate the aroma with some grain in the background as it warmed . sharp orange peel greets the palate and hangs on throughout accompanied in the back by some pine and syrup like sweetness . some grapefruit in the finish . mouthfeel is pretty crisp almost ipa like a little too sharply hopped to rank it among the best in the style for drinkability but it s a darn good beer overall .,taste,0.9,1
a beer made for the afroamericans consumers without offense is rare in my country only sold in usa i buy in the border appearance smell and drinkability its over the average its taste is rich in sugar flavor mouthfeel different like a german malt liquor not recommended with food only with buddies .,taste,0.6,1
this beer comes in an impressive cl bottle with cork and wire cage . the colour is brown with a shade of red the liquid is cloudy . the gigantic beige foam slowly descends into a small almost hard ball of foam . the smell is mild with somewhat acid notes . there are also some sour sweet flavours of hops . there is a typical air of belgian ale over the smell and some alcohol in the background . complex . yes . the carbonation is quite strong but not excessive . the small bubbles almost resembles of sparkling wine . the dominant taste is sweet burned with a lot of fruity notes . i could find some nuts and almonds some dough yeast and a touch of chemicals and spices caraway . coriander . and blue cheese . the aftertaste is full of bitterness and a surprisingly dry one too . i could perceive some tomes of fresh cucumber and metal . the taste is very complex and there were lots of flavours that tried to draw my attention . they worked fine together but i found it just too much it was more like drinking aged red wine than beer . maredsous is unquestionable a fine craft beer but it is simply not one for me .,taste,0.7,1
ml brown bottle of poured into a snifter . thanks to hoppymeal for this great trade . a pours like a pilsner with a stronger hoppier head . hold nicely and lends good lacing . s tons of spruce needles and citrus . lots of hop resins . t m hop bomb . more of the big spruce and pine with plenty of citrus . alcohol is very present a bit stinging and melds nicely with the spruce needles . malts just to balance a bit . body is pretty big with a chewy malt feel . d not overly easy to drink but very interesting .,taste,0.9,1
ah happoshu . i remember fondly when i first came to this beautiful land . i was in a bad way then though soon became better and it was you happoshu who i turned to in my hour of need and you who provided a brief respite from my tribulations . however i could get that respite just as easily drinking bootleg fake vodka from russia . but i do n t . cause that s gross . and so is happoshu . i ve since strayed from happoshu and have spent the extra money for real beer which is also still by and large quite bad . returning now to this happoshu shizuku is a somewhat nostalgic experience . it s off smells and off tastes are comfortingly familiar . shizuku in particular has a number of off tastes i m not equipped to describe perhaps resulting from its slow made quality . in any case it s got a lot more character than your average happoshu but it s not necessarily good character .,taste,0.3,0
blonde and copper coloured with an head thin and not persisten . the flavour is sweet and spicy with an evident note of alcoholic but not tiresome . the taste is very characterized well balanced between the sweet and the spicy pepper . . medium body . the taste is very persisten in the mouth . good beer .,taste,0.8,1
pours a slightly hazy reddish orange color with a smallish bone white head that slowly dissipates to a cap . smell is sweet with candied cherries and darker pitted fruits but with a sourish funk in there as well . taste is sweet with dark fruits hints of caramel some mild gym socks . sweet turns to a slight tartness about mid way through then leaves a long lingering candy sweetness . light to medium level of carbonation sweet sticky mouthfeel medium body . this one is pretty good although i thought it a little on the sweet side . if this were a bit funkier it would be better .,taste,0.6,1
update using a perfect pint i was able to get the head to reach three fingers for about a minute . flavor is a bit more present than before so i m bumping up appearance to . and taste to . as it is better than old school stablemate schlitz and close to hamm s . a few years back i recall being able to get bottles of blatz at a chic bar downtown . prompting me to revisit blatz . having not being able to locate any bottles i picked up a pack of cans for . at woodman s the other evening . a really awful light greenish yellow . not at all appetizing . one finger of foam lasted seconds tops . s not much nose to speak of . maybe corn . t not the flavor i recall . the corn presence came out and this is much more of a cream lager if there is such a thing . sweetness abounds but more hops than barley presence . m watery not much too it . o not awful but not one i ll likely buy again . even in bottles .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . a dude . it s purple . extreme beer . well extreme color anyway . this does have the appearance of carbonated blueberry juice complete with soapy purple head that disappeared within seconds . zero lacing . s well it smells like blueberries some yeast and something sort of funky that reminded me of balsamic vinegar . sort of odd . t i have to admit from the look and smell i was ready to not like this . but truthfully it sort of reminded me of a fruity lambic style brew definitely not recognizable as a lager . taste is overwhelmingly sweet blueberry with nothing else coming through until the finish . the finish itself is sort of odd where the blueberry fizz dissipates giving way to a light malt taste that was probably there the whole time being strangled by the blueberries . anyway there is practically no linger but the malts coming through were a bit of a surprise . m d mouthfeel . basically just like soda pop or a wine cooler . beer is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when drinking this . oddly this was relatively easy to drink if you can get past the sweet juiciness . i m probably going out on a limb here but i think this brew was at least an interesting departure from the norm .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle in a tumbler i held it up to a halogen to make sure its black . the head was really just a small lip of marshy brown lacing it s quite striking actually smells like coffee but good coffee like something served in a parlor or in the captain s room not the stuff from the teacher s lounge vanilla maybe wowowowowowow burnt taste is amazing . i burn my marshmellows then blow them out . also taste coffee sweet malt syrup and vanilla up front then its a wash of hop bitterness that balances the palette thick body im feeling a bit full . creamy and smooth little carbonation works well but maybe just a tad more . some oily residue in mouth . warming effect like blackberry brandy i wish i had this in the winter of our snowmobile blew a piston and we were stuck on top mount alagawash for days with nothing but a bent gauge and wet matches . god damned dog ran oft too . ralph billups winged an eaglet with a rock but between that and a canteen full of gin we would ve killed each other for a tin cup full of this stuff. he sells ply cookware now in des moines never married this is extremely good do n t gulp .,taste,1.0,1
underneath the cap it says for me bear nor beast can tame this yeast . pours a straw yellow color with a thin head that fades fast and leaves nothing behind . smell is unsurprisingly apple like with a bit of yeast and coriander the apples are actually very dominate and a bit cider like to the nose . taste has a nice crisp carbonation the apple and coriander meld quite well with the overall malt presence the yeast is present but does n t overwhelm none of the elements are cloying or too artificial a nice light and refreshing beer . pleasantly surprised i can see this as a nice summer beer over something i d drink in the fall even when considering apples are a fall thing .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at c est what . in toronto . the beer s peach coloured body is so clear that light can pass through it as it would through a pane of glass . and it has a glow that could navigate your way through a cave . it is truly an immaculately clean beer except that its head which is akin to moss on a rock leaves such a mess that it is n t long before you ca n t tell the glass from the lacing . my first reaction to the beer what the . is that . the answer to which i quickly concluded was some kind of awesome . it s not known to me how this beer became sour or how a sour beer could actually be so appealing or what was added to make it appealing but the bouquet has the sweet sour character of children s candy a fuzzy peach to be precise . and there s more candy to be had in the taste . fuzzy peaches combine with some other of my childhood favourites sour keys the green apple kind and cherry blasters to make for a sugary sweet but also definitively sour flavoured beer . again i m not sure whether or not it was aged with fruit but it tastes a lot of tart under ripe peach and apricot . despite what i ve suggested the sourness is not the least bit overpowering it s hardly enough to make you pucker and little of it lingers . to give a better idea it s far more mild than the sour barrel aged beers of california and if anything resembles the better commercial fruit lambics of belgium . that said it s a curiously unique offering . some beers happen with no grand plan in mind . this is indeed an odd duck . what its brewers intended will go the way of jack the ripper the bermuda triangle and the world s other unsolved mysteries . but whatever they did it worked . and i hope they do it again not only is it distinct from similar beers out there but it s simply a real pleasure to drink too .,taste,0.7,1
pours deep gold with a . finger off white head nice clarity lace on the side at each sip aroma smacks of american hops grapefruit and assorted other citrus pine and that catty earthy smell the taste brings the smell minus the cat plus a bit of native grape and some malty biscuit goodness then finishes with a grapefruit pith edginess . it s all great just a little disconjointed . creamy yet dry in the mouth and goes down very smooth . alcohol does n t show itself until you realize how much you ve had . not the greatest ipa out there but my choice over the other readily available locals .,taste,0.7,1
drank this with my good friend william pang queens ny . pours an impenetrable black with a tan creamy thick head and lacing that recedes fairly quickly . smells of dark roasted malts and obviously chocolate but also has definite sweetness coming from the back . after one taste it is clear that this is the most well balanced chocolate beer i ve had . great dark roasted chocolate flavor with some brief coffee notes which does well to drown out the alcohol that is hiding in the background . this one feels heavy and smooth in the mouth without much carbonation . very drinkable but a little heavy to be a session beer . one or two go down quite easily though .,taste,1.0,1
in high school i loved this beer . twenty five years later i decided to revisit this beer . it s not what i remember . the bottle apparently was fresh but the beer sure did n t taste fresh . it was drinkable but i d rather have a mgd or a michelob .,taste,0.3,0
i got a pack of this from a bud drinking friend of mine and by the fourth one i can say i like this beer . it does n t have much scent and i prefer a thicker feeling beer but it tastes good .,taste,0.8,1
a pale hazy yellow small head isolated patches of lacing . s lemon pith orange peel coriander and wheat . t coriander faint lemon pith and wheaty malt . m slightly harsh from carbonation thin petty refreshing . d very good . a decent beer from legacy certainly worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a mug . appearance pours a clear somewhat dark red color . head has a nice light reddish tan hue and is fairly creamy foamy and about in . smell mostly notice a lot of roasted malts . fairly sweet with a bit of caramel and maybe a hint of hops beneath . taste very i.e . too sweet . lots of caramel and malts but then it has this flavor of hops and some grains beneath . seems very skewed but i ca n t tell in which direction or how . it s like pouring sugar in a very hoppy beer . hideous . mouthfeel fairly light bodied and smooth very little carbonation . on occasion has as a somewhat cold and clammy feel even if it s not too cold . drinkability as long as you can handle the odd flavor it s quite a drinkable beer . otherwise . ugh . alcohol though at . is not very noticable . while it looks nice after drinking it for just a short while you realize that it s no good . the taste is the main problem there s a horribly sweet taste and a somewhat bitter taste all at once and it turns out less than good . in fact it tastes quite bad . i might be willing to try this on tap there s a karl strauss across from my office but i certainly wo n t get this again at the store .,taste,0.2,0
pours a half finger of light tan head over a light copper with reddish liquid . many particulates suspended throughout . smells mild overall . phenol candi sugar some pear esters banana . tastes strongly of candi sugar with some pear interesting alcohol edge and phenol finish . aftertaste sees a resurgence of the candi sugar . light and playful fruits tempt alcohol burn and spicy zip . in the aftertaste there is a cherry flatness on the upper back portion of the mouth . interesting sticky sugar mouthfeel on a light bodied beer . modest carbonation . pretty drinkable though more of a trippel than a quad imo .,taste,0.6,1
a slightly cloudy light orange peach color . thick fluffy head with great retention . s honey nutmeg spring flowers banana t a bit too much alcohol . honey spices malty backbone . slight bitterness m thinner than expected . nice carbonation . smooth finish . d pretty tough to drink not as crisp as i was expecting . the beer is good but not something i can drink a lot of,taste,0.9,1
appearance brownish orange in color with a smallish head that went down rather quickly but left some nice lacing . smell the toasted malt base held some good sugary and spiced honey . this one was a nosefull . taste this almost has a bit of a bourbon or scotch flavor . the spicing is much bigger than i expected . the honey is strong and not wimpy and the malt base is significant . i liked the overall flavor profile of this winter ale . mouthfeel i felt that this was the beers weak point . for all the flavors this one was very thin and watery with absolutely no sense of alcohol whatsoever . i like my winter ales a little bigger . drinkability this was nice but again not my idea of a winter seasonal .,taste,0.8,1
this beer really reminded me of the gouden carolus cuvee van der keizer red . tons of spice with some subtle fruity notes . it pours a golden honey color with amber highlights . right after you pour it the nose is overwhelmed by the bourbon barrels but as it settles you pick up vanilla and baking spice . the palate followed suit with your intital taste be dominated by bourbon and heat but as it mellows you you get some lovely citrus and red fruit flavors . this beer overall was extremely complex and i swear the flavors changed with every sip .,taste,0.7,1
a does n t look dark considering its heavy taste but does n t look light either . a good balance s smells hoppy and rich t there is a lot going on here but amazingly it balances out . the rich wheat like malted taste is what jumps out to me . it s like a bowl of cereal it s so rich . the hops are there and are tasty and they do balance out the richness like they are supposed to . also a little bit sweet but not too much . also i can taste the alcohol it tastes a little like liquor . m carbonated just right and has a balanced feel . bitterness does n t hurt the overall feel . d this is where this beer has its problems . i felt like i could only drink one not just due to the alcohol but due to its richness . each beer is like a whole meal . here is where i think the minute ipa wins out . also i should note here that this beer is expensive . this did not affect the ratings above .,taste,0.9,1
so it s time to review my go to beer . this beer has been a staple in my house for as long as i ve been drinking . pours a soda like brown black liquid with lots of bubbles creating a inch white head . smell is of stout like coffee and chocolate . i also get some citrusy hops in there . taste is much more to style . it keeps the stout like chocolate but hits you with an earthy smokyness much closer to the style . i love the blend of these tow flavor profiles . it ends up much like a fine chocolate . some more hop citrus and iquorice and root beer like qualities . it all combines to be one of the best tasting beers i have ever had . thick and oily . it slides down the hatch with ease . i could drink this all day . the only thing that keeps me from doing so is the fact that it s abv and i do n t want to be an alcoholic . this is one of the best beers in a can . this beer should be in attendance at your next camping trip .,taste,1.0,1
got this in a trade and cracked out in atlanta during a tasting at the brick store . could n t think of better company to drink it with . a . dirty black tan head lies low . opaque . nothing unusual . onwards . s. holy coffee stout batman . a plethora yes i know what it means of roasted bitter coffee springs up into the nose along with a big big roast burnt grain and molasses . it s altogether lush and coherent despite the rather brash alcohol . quite nice if you like coffee . t. mmm coffee . speedway is up there with the best coffee stouts i ve had and certainly the most alcoholic . very deep and hot think espresso with a shot of dark rum added . huge coffee and roasted flavors wrap themselves around your tongue with just a hint of hop bitterness . the coffee is the real start here . exceptionally roasty bitter and finishes dry and long . m. thick with only a little bubbly bite the alcohol warms your throat as the coffee tingles your taste buds . speedway is an excellent coffee booze treat . do n t drink before bedtime but if you do lem me know how it treats you . highly recommended for the caffeine jitterbug and the stout fiend .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz swingtop growler from decicco s ardsley into a lawson s pint glass . shared with my pops . pour yields a finer sticky light cream head with moderate retention . beer is a cloudy dark peach brown . lacing is stringy and web like and clings closely to the top of the brew . not a great looking beer especially given the style . nose is citrus hops cinnamon sugar and fresh apple slices . moderately aromatic and simple but very appetizing . opens citrus hop bitterness balanced out nicely by notes of apple pie filling cinnamon sugar and cane sugar . fresh apple slices in the middle . spiceness towards the middle and end with a very well balanced overall hop malt profile . finishes spicy with hints of apple skin . aftertaste is apple skin and a resin hop bitterness . really tasty . the apple sweetness complements the hop presence very well here . light bodied with ample carbonation . aggressive and prickly in the mouth and refreshingly crisp going down . finish is accented with a slightly lingering aftertaste . average . while ccb s imperial stouts get a lot of hype and attention i personally think that its their ipas that really shine . this one is a prime example . the apple chosen here perfectly complements the other ipa flavors and this one just goes down easily and provides tons of refreshments . glad they made this one for nyc beer week .,taste,0.9,1
from a cool looking blue bottle pours a nice rich golden amber colored liquid . smallish head drops fast and with a lot of fizzy noise . wo n t be any lace here either . smell is overly hoppy for the style . malt present but weak . a medicinal note shoves it way up the nostrils . taste is more well balanced . malt and hops evenly vie for the tastebuds . a slight caramel note maybe some light brown sugar . medium bodied with an effervescense that is sharp upfront but mellows quickly . a coating on the palate and tongue leads to a thickening feeling in the throat . not particularly good that . overall i am not impressed by the company that brought gaspar s porter to my lips .,taste,0.7,1
pocono lager poured a deep amber with a very light tan head that died a quick death and left no lacing on the glass . the aroma was barley malt with corn odors and a bit of earthy tones . the taste started with some malty flavors blended with some medicine flavors and faint notes of corn sugar . the finish was a bit dry with some grain flavors and then nothing . aftertaste was mia missing in action . mouthfeel was a bit thin and watery . overall a poor example of a lager . i had this in a diner in the poconos . i should have known better but i was hoping for a surprise . i did n t get it .,taste,0.4,0
pint can poured into a dfh signature glass . no dating that i can find so it s hard to say how old this is that being said i was not impressed . pours a nice golden color with an inch of white head which left some nice lacing . smell and taste are heavy on grassy vegetal earthy hops . slight floral and pine character with mininal citrus and a fair amount of bitterness that was pleasing but not necessarily well integrated into the overall profile of the beer . pale malts give some balance but do n t bring much sweetness . a pretty clean finish with a nice crisp mouthfeel and good carbonation . an easy drinking pale ale but not impressive . i had pretty high hopes for this beer but found it to be an average representation of the style . an ok beer but not something i will seek out in the future especially considering how difficult it is to find .,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear gold with noticeable carbonation and of head with decent retention . smells of grains and has a fruity sweetness . taste is grainy and sweet up front with a nice hop bitterness and an odd burnt flavor in the finish . mouthfeel is light and crisp . not for me really . i m not a fan of the burnt flavor in the finish or the odd graininess .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle pours a slightly hazy golden orange color with a tiny white head that forms a razor thin line around the edge of the glass . definitely smells fruity didnt really know what mango beer smelled like but now i do . sweet with a real astringent bite its wine cooler ish the subtle hop bite is definitely its highest redeeming quality . light and sticky on the back of the throat . bright and refreshing no doubt but i couldnt imagine this one to be sessionable based on mouthfeel alone . its good for what it is really nails the fruit notes .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
a clear light straw with almost no head . s malty and a touch sweet . that s about it . t sweet some malts going on and slightly tinny . m thin highly carbonated and a touch bitter in the aftertaste . i m sorry but i could n t imagine drinking this again unless i was actually in india and wanted to get some local beer drinking on .,taste,0.4,0
th review on ba bottle to mug oz bottle app i ve used this analogy a lot lately and this one could n t be more true . liquid chocolate in the glass with a good two finger head . dots of cling but not stick . smell there is n t much you are n t expecting . chocolate malt and like overlord says . mint . like a liquid peppermint patty but just tamed way down . taste damn . . i wanted a thick lush flavor profile like the pour . this was a bit thin and watery . had a decent amount of malt and mint . needed to be kicked up a bit . a good bit of smooth chocolate and roast . mouth a good bit of a creamy watery body and then has a nice bit of low medium carbonation to it . pretty smooth really . drink i like the seasonals from bootlegger s . wildfire wasnt as bad as i thought it would be . pumpking was good and this okay . this needed a bit more thickness to it with some more balance .,taste,0.6,1
a a dark red amber color . medium head and lace retention . s sweet malts jump out instantly in the aroma . t sweet malts . raison caramel and brown sugar . very good . m smooth . not bitter . d average . it s strong and sweet so maybe more but not multiple .,taste,0.9,1
i picked this one up in what had to be one of the shittiest liquor stores i have ever been in . this place was so crappy they did n t even have singles of bud or miller lite . but they had this one available . . for a oz can . i could n t resist . a very light pale yellow with a fizzy white head . little retention . exceedingly clear . s sweet corn malt reminiscent of capt n crunch . rice and a bit of perfumed hops . t very mild flavor of slightly sweet graininess . corn . a slightly off putting acrid aftertaste . m light in body with heavier carbonation . clean and almost crisp . d considering how close this one is to drinking straight tap water i do n t see how this could n t be an easy drinker . and while i would n t go so far as to consider this anything coming close to a pilsner as the label would suggest this beer is surprisingly drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz into a pint glass . it was a pale golden straw color with a thick large white head . despite stating several times on the bottle that it was unfiltered there appeared to be little yeast in the beer compared to similar brews . the smell was very unremarkable . there was a faint smell of sweet malts and wheat but not much else . the taste was also fairly unremarkable as well . there was the taste of sweet malts followed by a hoppy citrus taste . neither taste was very strong though . the taste in unpleasant it just is n t very good either . it has a very smooth almost watery mouthfeel that goes away quickly . the one good thing about this beer is that it is very drinkable . i feel like i would of liked it more if i was drinking it outdoors in the summer rather than the middle of winter .,taste,0.6,1
batch bottled a light gold yellow body with a clean white head about finger and it dropped pretty slowly . s some citrus fruit primarily lemon with maybe a little orange in there as well along with a very smooth but moderately high funk . just a little sour lacto aroma and just a little earthy pepper . t green apple along with some pear right away . moving back the fruit drops out and it picks up some light phenols think soft cloves or a very light pepper . i started to get some lemon as it warmed the sour character was mild and made it quite refreshing . i think this is probably a pretty close approximation of what a saison would have originally been its pretty interesting . m very sharp and crisp with high carb this is how i prefer a saison to feel . d just sour enough to make it very crisp and refreshing super easy to drink . it is different from what you would normally get these days but i think its a really nice change . this was my intro to jolly pumpkin and i am not let down .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark yellow orange like color . reminds me of the color of expelled vitamins . smells decent but unfortunately for me this smell always brings me back to my least favorite tasting beer and that is anything by jw dundee . thankfully this beer does n t taste as strongly as jwd but still an unpleasant maltyness to this beer . watery not much substance here . really nothing exciting here except maybe an irish parralel to pbr with a less offensive smell . ca n t say i m impressed and i only saved cents by going with this instead of getting sierra nevada like usual . oh well tis the time of the season for irish .,taste,0.4,0
a pours reddish copper with a decent head but no lace . s average malts with a hint of citrus and nuts seemed a bit lackluster . t semi sweet bock with a weak malt flavor and not so impressive hops the flavor seem to disappear quickly after it went down no aftertaste . m medium bodied a bit on the light side with low carbonation nothing special . d does down easy just wish there was more flavor .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . new belgium s seasonal pale ale pours a golden honey like color with an inch or two of head . significant carbonation which spirals up to the head in curious trails . really a beautiful color nearly an amber but slightly lighter . smell s like an ipa tastes like an apa . upon initial smell i expected something a little hoppier perhaps something on the same level as sierra nevada s pale ale . hops are present but do n t overpower the palette instead the hops provide a grapefruit esque taste complimented by the malt s surprisingly honey like flavor . this is a subtly sweet and floral beer that does n t overpower the senses . mouthfeel is smooth creamy bubbly a real pleasure to drink . it s a real shame that this is a seasonal beer . it goes down easy crazy high drinkability here and really would be a great session beer if its abv was just a tad lower . as it stands however it s a remarkable seasonal brew the perfect spring beer from one of the us s most resilient craft breweries . a perfect beer for a picnic or bbq with good and deserving friends .,taste,0.8,1
appearance a copper bronze amber . off white head but not really much head at all but the lace is wonderful . smell a nice fruity but at the same time floral . taste a bitter sweet citrus mainly orange like flavor and apricot like hops taste . mouthfeel thin and slightly carbonated . drinkability i enjoyed it is a great beer all around . great us of hops .,taste,0.9,1
appearance inch head that receeds quickly dark brown clear when held up to the light smell maple and toasted malt taste a heavy dose of maple that becomes more subtle through the body of the beer caramel malt notes of chocolate and coffee towards the end . mouthfeel smooth medium light body medium carbonation a bit sweet for the style drinkability i like this and couple have a couple especially in colder weather . the first sip is a big taste of maple but what i love about this beer is the taste after the first impression . there were a lot more flavors balancing than i expected . it got way more complex as i was drinking it . i think this is less in your face than tommyknocker s version and will look for this again .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a great looking ruby brown color . a two finger beige head forms and sticks around . lots of sticky lace . s tons of fresh hops . fruit and citrus piney aromas . plenty of other fruit aromas to go around . t like all hop bombs for me a great aroma but as i take a sip a mouth puckering bitterness takes over . warm alcohol as well . as the beer warms the alcohol mellows out and the flavor is a bit more balanced . though this is still a very bitter beer . m d a full body . slick and oily . the alcohol is very noticeable and a bitter beer makes this hard to drink . pretty much what i thought this was going to be . a boat load of bitter hops and hard to drink . its not all bad . it looks amazing with a great nose . just to bitter for me . though if you like bigfoot this right up your ally .,taste,0.4,0
on my hunt for non chemically pimped up kriek beers i ended up with a few good advices after posting on the ba forum . this was one of them . a a great blood red color with a pink two finger head . s cherries marzipan cloves and some citrus notes . t sour . and then cherries almonds something woody and a slight bitterness . m low carbonation and a dry finish . d because of the sourness it s not a beer that i will drink a lot . still so much better than all this krieks that are nothing more than beer with added cherry juice and artifial sweeteners .,taste,0.8,1
a mild tartish belgian white refreshing and easy goes down fairly lite has a bit of complexity a tad weak in its strength but theres slight clove and fruit ester plus the orange peel spice ing pours a hazy golden yellow with a wee bit of head depending how you pour or if you swirl the yeast in smell is mild and general a spice wheat tart yeast taste is weak fruit malt with bitter spice finishing mouthfeel has zing a little carbonated zest but nothing overpowering the flavor is too mild at best drinkability good though easy without complication an american take on a belgian variation,taste,0.6,1
pours a pitch black with a finger tan head . nice retention and moderate lace . the nose has some molassas and raisin hiding deep in there but it s mostly a big huge blast of the cardamom they used . it could be possible that this is a result of the beer being so fresh and that some age will help condition the flavors but for now it completely hinders any attempt at complexity . for having brown sugar molassas and raisin juice added i was so incredibly surprised by how balanced the sweetness was . there was a noticeable bump in sugar and body atop the chewy roasted malt but the moderate bitterness was assertive enough to keep it in check while the finish ends on a nice dryer note . flavors of coffee up front and lingering toffee and raisin tones . there s a touch of tannin in the middle of the tongue and the huge alcohol is barely noticeable . overall such a shame about the nose cuz everything else is pretty nice . it s just so easy to over spice . this would be a brew i d cellar for a while in hopes that everything would become a little more harmonized but still nice effort .,taste,0.8,1
darkest brown with very little bubbles from the pour and no carbonation . smells and tastes of molasses raisins brown sugar and bourbon soaked oak barrels . very pungent and boozy in the nose and finish as well . mouthfeel was very thick and oily . drinkability was low the very definition of a sipper that takes an hour to get through oz . if you can find a bottle that has been aged properly and well taken care of it would be a true treat and different experience .,taste,0.7,1
. oz bottle . pours clear gold with cm foamy off white head that is slowly diminishing . aromas of orange spice and yeast are balanced . initial flavor is mostly citrus . dry and slightly bitter aftertaste that is moderately lasting . good lacing light carbonation light to medium body and light hints of alcohol . drinkable but better available options exist .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ounce bomber purchased at premier gourmet in buffalo ny this fascinating double ipa is golden leaning towards amber with a thick head that is a soft off white almost slightly yellow . the nose is all about in your face hops . citrus primarily grapefruit but i thought i detected a hint of tangerine peel in there too and pine . the taste is hoppy yes but with a definite malt character . finishes hoppy strong but pleasant . continues with more grapefruit but it gets creamier with each sip . mouthfeel is crisp at first then becomes a mellower creaminess . i straight up love this beer . perhaps it s because i m new to the craft beer world but this one just knocks my socks off . i find myself thinking about it in the middle of the night wondering how long this limited edition ale will be available . i m just lucky premier stocks it . please middle ages make this a regular offering .,taste,1.0,1
appearance it has a nice fully black color to it . it has a nice dark tan head that dies down slowly and leaves nice lacing . smell the aromas definitly give out hints of chocolate coffee black licorice some nice herbal notes . taste like the aromas it has a dominant black licorice taste witch kind of get s sickening with chocolate and coffee notes . mouthfeel it has a low carbonation with a serious need of balance adjustment . drinkability it s a smooth drinkable beer accompanied with bland flavors and aromas .,taste,0.4,0
pours beautiful golden color with contrasting white head that is very creamy . nose is faint but has a macro malty lemony boozy quality to it . palate has a sharp character alcohol easily noticed right away modest malt flavor and nothing much positive for the mind to latch onto .,taste,0.3,0
the one i get is the same as pictured above but is brewed in nb canada at the labatt plant . ml bottle . much like the draught except it uses co instead of nitrogen . and it has more of a chocolate coffee taste . my favorite of the guinness strain . also has hint of fruit apple and citrus orange taste .,taste,0.8,1
a poured out a delicious bronze color with a slight head and lacing as it went . s hops right up front on the aroma but rich and balanced with some darker earthy tones . t tasted wonderful well balanced hoppy and not too sweet . complex with a wonderful lingering aftertaste . m a rich hearty mouthfeel that at the same time was not too heavy . d terrificly drinkable considering the abv hoppiness and mouthfeel were balanced to create an easy drink . combine that with the wonderful taste and you re good to go .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle the last of my volunteer haul from bbf poured into my duvel tulip . the beer pours a fairly deep brown without creeping into black territory . there may be a hint of maroon in the color as well and nostradamus has faint amber highlights . the head is somewhere between bone and khaki and a decent roughly two and a half fingers in height . the problem is that retention is below average ofr the style and and lacing is nonexistent . very disappointing . the nose is a bit weak and all i can make out are notes of chocolate and some plums and figs . it does n t smell bad but i hope there s a bit more to the beer than that . nostradamus is a bit of an odd duck for a bsda flavor wise . it s possibly the cleanest tasting beer of the style i ve ever tried in that flavors imparted by the yeast are kept to a minimal clove background note . a wonderful bouquet of malty notes provide the lion s share of flavor . there s a very smooth milk chocolate presence which i guess should n t be surprising given that the bottle identifies itself as a belgian brown ale . there s also the expected sweet dark fruits showing up noticeably so . caramel plays more of a background note . there s also a slight warming sensation from alcohol but nostradamus stops well short of being boozy . if the chocolate was a little bit less overpowering i d probably give it a but as is it s just short of perfection . the body is very good manages not to become to heavy which is always a concern with such a big malt forward beer . carbonation is a bit uneven though it explodes when it first hits the front of my tongue but fizzles out quick so that the beer starts edging into being syrupy by the end of the sip . it s a shame nostradamus is n t much of a looker because it s a pretty tasty beer and a nice changeup from the standard bsda .,taste,0.9,1
a nice golden yellow color with carbonation . foamy head that disapateds to lacing s slight hint of hops and lemon zest . very intising t very clean nothing special m extemely smooth . d deffinalty a session beer . excellent example of a wheat beer . .,taste,0.6,1
a light copper body medium white head . s earthy smoked meats pungent citrus hops a bit of spice . really interesting not at all what i d expected but its pretty good . t floral citrus and sweet fruity hops but not in your face . this is really friggin tasty for a hoppy beer that is n t hop forward . it s really nicely balanced and nicely complex . fff really knows how to make these apas . m smooth light medium body . o a really well crafted beer very interesting bringing things to the table i ve never encountered before in this style in a tasteful and tasty manner . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed bottle degf pours a very clear very pale yellow colored body looks like a cider . small wispy head white in color very quickly diminishing . effervescent aroma once swirled some citrus and light fruit like pear . some funkiness too . some funky taste drying . malty sweet with a pretty clean finish . not very flavorful . waiting to warm . funky fruity flavors not my thing .,taste,0.6,1
this would be my favorite na beer were it not plagued with consistency issues . at times you d swear you were drinking a pilsener . at times you re wrinkling your nose at a tomato sauce flavor . dry malts biscuity maybe some munich malt . there appear to be hops in this which is n t something you tend to notice in most na brews . actual bitterness on the swallow plus some graininess . moderate carbonation nice mouthfeel . tastes better from the bottle than poured in a glass . but nice foamy head decent enough appearance . aromas of biscuits mild skunk . on a hot day i can drink two of these but under comfortable conditions i do n t want to do that . when the taste is good this is really good . but that s not guaranteed to be the case . i like it but the price means sharp s or old mil na are more likely to be in my fridge .,taste,0.8,1
had this beer out of the flying dog variety pack in a pint glass . a sort of cloudy appearance with an orange hue . not a lot of head but decent lacing . s very hoppy smell but malts are present . slightly sweet with a hit of citrus . t this surprisingly is wonderful . contrary to the smell the taste is incredibly balanced . the citrus flavor of grapefruits does n t overpower you . smooth with a slightly bitter finish . overall this beer is a thumb up in my book . i thoroughly enjoyed drinking this beer . the smell was wonderfully balanced and the taste was hoppy but not overpowering . i m not a fan of ipa s due to their bitterness but this apa is a perfect match for me . great beer flying dog . . .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle.appearance red brown lightly hazy aroma delightfully complex and dynamic . caramel fruit licorice . great balance . flavor rye flavor is beautifully balanced . very high hop bitterness but it is hidden well . strong hop flavor throughout . complexity remains impressive . spice thrown in on top . palate one of the best textures i ve ever tasted in a beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass beer is an orange copper color with a one finger sudsy head . smell is sweet with malt crystal and caramel slight yeast smell . taste is initially sweet like the nose quickly followed by a bitter finish . i m usually a fan of bitter beers but this was not a very enjoyable type of bitter . the mouthfeel is medium full bodied with a very creamy carbonation nice . the overall drinkability of this beer is reduced at least for me by the overpowering bitterness .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pale clear gold . sudsy head with some staying power . leaves a little lacing . good for style . smell light adjuct odor . sweet scent with no sign of hops . taste quite sweet and quite dry . you can taste the alcohol but its not a bad as many others . pretty high quality if one is judging as one is in this category simply on inoffensiveness . mouthfeel watery . carbonation present not overpowering . drinkability probably the best of the malt liquors . faint praise but praise indeed . this stuff is n t as poor as most in the category and is actually quite unobtrusive . that is until it kicks you in the ass .,taste,0.9,1
ahh the old standby . when i was younger and fancied myself a punk rocker this was my beer of choice . moshing to loud music in a dirty basement of the local youth center . ahhhh memories . having said that this is an absolutely mediocre koelsch . nothing wrong with it to be sure to be sure . it s been described as not being a designer koelsch but in a good way . i am inclinded to agree with this assessment . a nicely drinkable brew in a style meant to be drank with abandon . drink it with friends and be merry .,taste,0.6,1
a looks at least as dark as an amber ale . looks like apple cider the non alcoholic kind . pale ale . not so much . s smells like some kind of candy maybe a toffee with some chocolate . there is some floral hoppiness there as well but not as strong as you might expect for this style . i like the sweetness it smells like somebody s cooking pastries . t for something called hop hazard you d expect more hops . they re there though with a little bite at first and leaving some bitterness at the end . the malts have a caramel taste going on balancing out the hops . m i like it . just the right fizz going on and pretty smooth . d meh . not really what i was looking for but i ll drink it and it s good .,taste,0.6,1
ah yes . the old american standby . i would say that this is probably the most accessible beer in america and probably the most commonly drunk in the world of calorie counting . very pale yellow with the most carbonation i ve ever seen in a beer . i think it s actually spitting at me . not much in the way of aroma except maybe a sort of bitter smell . there s really not much in the way of taste to this one except for one hell of a bitter aftertaste . it is smooth in the mouth until you swallow and then . doh . . very commonly found and anyone who s said that they have n t had this once is either lying or does n t live in america . the party beer of america .,taste,0.3,0
vintage courtesy of the cock and bull thanks howie . . oz . corked bottle poured into brandy snifter room temperature . every once in a while i have a beer that makes me realize just how seriously i take my hobby and this is one of those beers . pours a visciously viscous and opaque liquid darkness that seems to suck in all surrounding light like a black hole . an aggressive pour yields a one inch tan head that recedes quickly with no lacing . the aroma is complex with a perfume like fragrant character sweet spicy alcoholic soy worcestershire sauce . this is a full body and a half beer no question about that with its thick smooth mouthfeel . taste is equally as complexing compelling as the nose thick and smooth creamy roasted sweetness a sweet salty soy sauce interlude followed by a vinuous dry acidic finish that is bouncing w ripe dark cherries and green grapes . roasted bitterness lingers on the palate but is hardly a reminder of the imperial revelation experienced only a few moments ago . overall the most unique imperial stout and possibly beer that i have ever had . this stout is a nice glimpse at the complexity of beer .,taste,0.6,1
tasted in a single blind format with bottles of aass bitburger heineken grolsch and warsteiner . lightest color of the set with a grey yellow cast and large beach ball sized bubbles that ca n t keep a head . a nose of grain that surprisingly contains barley as well as corn and rice aromas . something i did not expect from any of these beers . the palate is smooth with bright honey malty notes and very mild hop bitterness . the finish is sweet and gritty and thankfully over very quickly seconds . this was a huge disappointment . sample came from a freshly opened case and bore an expiration date of end . . conclusion this is a marketing phenomenon not a real beer .,taste,0.6,1
my roommate brought this to me . what a guy . poured into a pint glass and reluctantly consumed . the body pours a transparent yellow body with lots of visible carbonation and a small fizzy white head . the aroma is grainy kind of wheaty and a bid medicinal . something about a cough syrup aroma that does n t sit well with me in beer . the taste and the smell may as well just be one in the same . just grainy and medicinal . bleh . this is kind of light and over carbonated and really boozy in the mouth . my roommate brought this to me and called it the cheapest swill on the market . it s clear why . however it does go down pretty easy just as long as you close your eyes and open your gullet .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a large tulip with a grape brown color with a thick head with a pink hue to it . smells musty with lots of read wine notes as well as some cherry and some alcohol scent . wow this tastes incredible . my first kriek a very grainy taste with a cherry and sherry aftertaste . also tastes a bit grapey . reminds me of a carbonated fruit punch but in a good way . this feels pretty good in the mouth except for when it warms up the cherry tastes is quite prominent but still not too sour . very drinkable but an expensive habit .,taste,1.0,1
tan creamy dense sticky head after the nitro casacde effect . a hint of chocolate malt malt in aroma but other malt notes are absent . hop bitterness is fairly low for style gives way to malt sweetness unusual for a dry stout . the chocolate malt flavor is mellow and pleasant but sharp black patent and or roasted barley notes are absent in this brew . richer in body than draught guinness but roasted barley contributions are lacking . roasted grain bitterness manages to eek its way into the finish . a decent stout but it s a bit too soft on the palette . more bitterness both from roasted barley and hops would ve made this a better dry stout .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . pours a transparent deep red w light brown hues . very nice color but absolutely no head or lacing . nice aromas very roasty . i m picking up hints of caramel chocolate and toffee . all of those can be picked up in the flavors as well . once again very toasty and roasty . slightly grainy . mouthfeel is very carbonated kind of prickly light . finishes dry and clean . drinkability is n t bad low abv makes for good drinking . smooth clean brew . this is a pretty good irish red ale. definitely what you would expect from the style . this marks the first time buckeye brewing company decided to package in oz bottles hopefully this is a trend .,taste,0.8,1
a poured out a clear brown color with ruby highlights . it had a two finger tan bubbly head of foam that left some sudsy rings of lace . s it smelled of roasted malt mild chocolate and toffee . there were subtle floral notes . t a little nutty with some chocolate but there was an odd sourness . it did n t fit . m it was crisp sharp and smooth . a light bodied ale with a dry finish . d looked good smelled good but it did n t deliver on taste . odd sourness .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle purchased from arbor place bev douglasville ga . enjoyed as it should be with grilled bbq aroma the smoked flavor brings a lot of character to the nose and wurst comes to mind appearance the body is a semi transparent dark brown with a golden tint and a super thin head that just rings the glass ever so slightly leaving essentially no lacing taste a very smooth beer with the smoked malt being the only thing that comes out . the taste is as if i am gnawing on jerky . it is so dominant yet not offensive as it really walks that line between delicious and too much . virtually no sign of hops in this beer feel medium bodied this one is a nice sipper that just glides over the tongue . very little carbonation drinkability i ve only had a handful of smoked beers but this one is the best to date as far as drinkability goes . but with that said i ca n t rate the drinkabilty too high simply because its not something i am in the mood for very often and i really do need to be eating meat when i am otherwise i will be salivating for bbq until i get some . the rauchbier s from schlenkerla are all good beers for certain occasions and the ur bock has proven to be a great match with grilled meat this memorial day,taste,0.9,1
appearance is a rusty chocolaty brown decent head with good lacing . the aroma is not very malty and bready i always compare these dunkel beers to ayinger which is outstanding . the taste is really affected by the acidity though . it s not sour but it seems like there was a fault in the brewing here but maybe it was an old or improperly stored bottle . it made it un enjoyable .,taste,0.4,0
a . poured a clear golden amber with a sparce head and slight lacing clinging to the glass . s. orange flowers apple . the yeast was a little earthy like leaves . t. i thought the taste was this beers best attribute . well balanced with the malt hoppy bitterness as well as the citrus flavors coming through . m. medium bodied good carbonation . d. i never had this style before i really enjoyed this beer and i will definately drink some more to bad it is only a seasonal brew .,taste,0.9,1
clear bright yellow straw with a medium sized cotton white head . looks to be well carbonated . light malt aroma honeyed bread pungeant vegetal minty hop smack . light skunk . taste is dry cardboard tinged grainy malts up front . i think this would be much better fresh say in germany . considerable noble hop bite . almost saaz y in it s snappy sea air bitterness . finish is bitter with traces of bready malt . again i would like to try this fresh . light bodied with a lively dry feel . refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
i really think this beer is a bit underated one of the better dipa s out there in my opinion.poured a deep bronze color with a white fluffy head that took its time settling big piney aromas with underlying grass but its all hops going on there nothing to complain about flavor wise to me its spot on big resiny pine flavors but there is a enough caramel malt to keep it from getting to out of control the flavors of this beer made me wan na just keep drinking more.wow a damn fine beer from alaska i really wish i had some of my own to drink .,taste,1.0,1
cracked this one and dumped it into a few peoples glasses while waiting in line at darkness day . the pour was a stunning crimson color . the deepest hue of any oude kriek i have ever seen . the aroma is lightly tart cherry with notes of apple skin and pear . the flavor is spectacular . huge cherry tartness perfect amount of sour for the style . oak and nuttiness underneath it all . not very complex but i do n t expect much else for a kriek really . the body is medium and carbonation is low and perfect . this is just an incredible beer and is possibly the best kriek i have had other than cantillon lou pepe . why in the hell is this not imported . i would stuff my cellar with it if it was financially feasible .,taste,1.0,1
russian river looking ml champagne bottle at monk s . when the waitress opens it up i m half expecting supplication to come out . what comes out is most definitely not supplication . weight is a pretty accurate description it s thick and black with some brown bubbles that vaguely suggest a head . the aroma is barrel first beer second huge vanilla bourbon and molasses dominate with coffee and dark chocolate in the background . flavor is similar opening up sweet with coffee mid palate fading into a big swell of vanilla wood and molasses . alcohol is perceptible but considering the abv and the style it s fairly well balanced but drinkable it ai n t . craft is evident in the fact that this beer does n t taste like the original beer with oak in it the way some other beers do i m looking at you oaked arrogant bastard but really does taste like an entirely different beer . some of the malt bitterness and excess sweetness have dropped out and the flavor profile is more complex and much better for it . that said there are no real surprises in this beer . overall an excellent barrel aged stout and a good example of a beer that is elevated rather than dominated by the barrel .,taste,0.9,1
headed over to the next town over from mine after hearing the possibility of a decent liquor store with craft beers just a few miles away . when i talked to their staff and asked what type of craft beer options they had they pointed out the dundee craft beer sampler . i went ahead and picked one up figuring i d give this a whirl . a nice coloring . it has hues of orange and gold and the carbonation of this bottle made it very active in appearance in a pint glass . when poured i was very excited about the lovely frothy head that began to appear . only to be disappointed as it quickly disappeared to virtually no head before i had even taken my first drink . s loving hoppy beers the smell actually impressed and excited me . very sweet smelling hops floral and citrus . t the first sip promoted the smell . every other sip proved to be disheartening . every beer i ve had from this company thus far has a peculiar habit of having a delicious first sip and then suddenly just turns into your run of the mill beer on every taste thereafter . this ipa quickly turned into just another ale very quickly . m decent mouthfeel . carbonation although looking very active in the glass is pretty spot on . medium body . no complaints here . d meh . it s a decent beer if you ve never had a decent ipa before . definitely might be an alright introductory ipa or something of that nature . not a beer i would want to drink regularly .,taste,0.4,0
bottle dated served on . poured into a snifter . appearance looks like a thousand bucks . well ok maybe not it s a slight cloudy amber head settled to a but quickly settled within a minute . smell mmm . smells of a roasted caramel . slight citrussy leaning more towards the grapefruit skin side . taste beer is incredibly put together slightly sweet . no it s not that sweet i say that because of it s ipa caregory it falls in . i am feeling pine citrus skin and doses of caramel . mouth medium caronation goes down easy for the real beer drinkers others who do n t favor ipa s . take your time this definitely is n t your dad s bud light . overall i do try my beers before looking them up i already have in my head what they should be rated before rating them . i am extremely impressed and incredibly overwhelmed by the job done by this beer . if you love minute ipa you will f n indulge and lust over over burton baton . impressively put together and one of the finest beers i have had . to all . cheers with love .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle purchased from charleston beer exchange and poured into a standard bass imperial pint glass . a pours a slightly hazy copper color with a huge frothy head that leaves a ton of lacing as the beer is consumed . s i am picking up a bit of spice along with quite a bit of malty sweet aroma . i am not picking up anything in the way of hops though . t this one seems more like a pale ale than an ipa to me . it has a lot more malt sweetness than hoppiness . the hops only seem to impart a soapy like flavor in the finish . it surprises me that this has such a a weak hop presence since mean manalishi is so amazingly over hopped . m medium body with a good carbonation level that makes it feel smooth in the mouth . d this one goes down relatively easily since it really is n t really bitter at all .,taste,0.6,1
super disappointed with this beer . started off with a nice head that died in seconds . after that it was just boring barely any wheat to speak of and barely any citrus notes or anything along those lines basically just a bad attempt at a wheat beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours a pale straw color with a wimpy head . closer in appearance to a budweiser than any belgian i know of . maybe my nose is off tonight but i do n t smell anything . it is however very flavorful . tangerine spices honey . i like it but there is nothing belgian about it hence the low scores . the best offering from bison that i have tasted . but that is faint praise .,taste,0.7,1
as the canquest tm approaches . . . i decided to give the nod to the tallgrass people but in order to do so i had to insert a can of someone else s beer as either or . this is number on this journey . can you dig it . the ol crack glug produced a solid two fingers of deep tan foam with excellent retention . it looked like the top of a root beer float . color was not black as a previous reviewer noted but instead a deep dark brown with cola highlights . nose was rich with piney hops . i have missed drinking ipas with the preponderance of canned beers coming in the form of aals . i do n t get a hop jones like i used to but neither have i kicked the hop habit . thank bob that the chattering monkey on my back has gone away though . mouthfeel was medium with a solid hop bite initially followed by a roastiness in the mouth . wow . what a brilliant way to play with the style . finish was dry with a magnificent interplay between the hops and dark malts mentioned on the can . i am not sure that it would be terribly refreshing on the beach but it definitely merits inclusion in the cooler in a limited quantity . put it towards the back on the bottom next to the ten fidy for the end of the day . great lacing throughout .,taste,1.0,1
standard pint glass pours murky reddish burnt orange with . finger beige head which dissipates quickly but not entirely and leaves decent lacing all the way down . smells fresh but that is about all i can gather my nose is not very good . taste is very robust and pleasing with malt up front and fruit hop hint at end . i can take one sip and still taste it several minutes later which i find pleasant . this is a good beer that has a lot going on with lots of flavor . unfortunately only two in the sa bm pack so would definitely buy on its own if i run across sixer .,taste,0.9,1
poured bottle into mug . appearance golden clear color with a small head . smell some malt smell with maybe a hint of hops kind of funky . not great but not offensive . taste given the smell i was expecting something more overpowering . however i found it to be kind of sweet and very smooth . mouthfeel pretty thin . not much here . drinkability i think this is a pretty good beer . it s not the best thing i ve ever had but i could drink it again .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear copper color with a very small slightly rocky head . apparent carbonation is low i would hope so with a label like real ale . aromas of fresh cut grass from the saaz hops along with a slightly sweet caramel like undertone . not sure what type of malt they used but it smells like very good british malt . the saaz hits you over the head with its bold assertive distinctly grassy flavor along with a beautiful bitterness that is really thirst quenching . malt is downplayed in this beer as i would expected for an apa however it still makes an appearance towards the end . mouthfeel carbonation is a little lower than your average american beer which is a good thing . wonderful dry finish with a trademark saaz flavor left on the tongue . drinkability this is a great easy drinking beer . a slightly higher alcohol content than a traditional session beer but goes down easy nonetheless . i will be picking more of this up in the future .,taste,0.9,1
call me spoiled but this beer is n t worth it . black patent malt water and percent abv . this is hardly a porter but more or less a dark light calorie beer to me i m in utah for a week and i would rather drink full calorie bud than this biased most likely by the fact i have been drinking gonzo from flying dog yeti from great divide and a samuel smith taddy which all blow this one out of the water i m sure i can make a better tasting percenter in my home brewing in my sleep,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy golden yellow . inch head with slight retention and low lacing . fits the style . it was sweet and fruity up front but a weak finish and no real distinguished aftertaste . smooth crisp with low carbonation . overall a raspberry brew that was too much flavoring and too little beer .,taste,0.6,1
bam noire batch if you keep track of that sort of thing smells distinctively flemish with strong fermented apple cider notes wafting from the bottle . hints of orange and pear lie just beneath with a light background of spice coriander and clove . on the tongue these flavors translate almost directly for the first half of the mouthful with the apple cider winning heftily over the lighter fruits and spices . the second half of the mouthful however takes on a characteristic all its own with the sour flavors kicking into an overdrive that would leave fighter pilots envious . unfortunately this is n t a good thing as the extra boost of sour makes the beer taste less purposefully and more accidentally sour as if it had been left out in the light for too long . instead of apple cider sour the brew tailspins out of control and becomes partially rotten apple cider sour . mouthfeel is light and carbonation is extreme making this reviewer think he should have left the bottle open in the fridge for a half hour or so to deflate . overall i ca n t say as i d recommend this one which is a shame as the first half of the taste was so good .,taste,0.4,0
got this on tap last night when my girlfriend and i went to dinner with some friends from maryland . pours a cloudy golden yellow and about a quarter inch of head . head took off rather quickly and i did n t notice any lacing whatsoever . smell was of citrus pepper and hops . definitely hops . the first thing that struck me was the rush of extreme hops and pepper as i drank this beer . it was n t really the bitterness that got me but just how peppery this beer tasted . everything else was insignificant compared to that . felt like a light bodied beer that did n t have any carbonation bubbles as you drank . aftertaste was bitter and peppery . i thought i would give ipa s another try but was proved that i was not as ready as i thought i was . seriously . only true hop head need apply .,taste,0.4,0
this was not in my summer variety pack obviously . still i have another bbc in my fridge . when poured into a glass the tan head is awfully persistent sticking around . the beer is a deep copper color with hints of amber . malty caramel type is the dominant aroma . slight cherry and molasses sit in there as well . wow . an absolutely decadent flavor . huge caramel malt thick molasses flavor . bit of gingerbread . the alcohol is well hidden until the last possible moment where it springs unsuspecting on you . a very malty and sweet blend of flavors here . thick feel well executed creamy and sticky . great sipping beer which is hard to do cause it tastes so damn good . i think this is the best tasting bock i have had . the intangibles are so so and decent enough but that flavor is ridiculous .,taste,1.0,1
it pours a nice ruby amber color and makes a small white head . does n t lace much . s is malty sweet and citrus hoppy and roasted . it is a very well balanced brew for stone . t starts out with a hoppy spice and finishes with a roasted malt character . m is thin goes down smoothly and lightly coats the throat . this one is definitely drinkable i was a tad disappointed it reminded me of a arrogant bastard with less body and lighter i was expecting a more subtle beer . this is the light beer for the hophead .,taste,0.6,1
th review brew . as a wine lover i have really been looking forward to this beer . . deep mahagony with ruby scarlet glowings . much darker than i though it would be . head pours large and thick but fades quickly . a nice mocha shade with very little lace expect for a high ring around the collar . many little floaties wonderously roam wherever they may see . nicely oaked with toasty vanilla . ris aromas abound . hints of brown sugar and mollasses . brooding dark fruits of black currant black cherry dried raspberries bitter chocolate and a slight roasty accent . however nothing is overly dominate and things are laid back . another years will do this beer wonders . huge a pure monster . reminds me of a young st growth bordeaux . out of control and wildely complex . thick sticky chewy and gooey . alcohol is very present in the mouth but falters in the chest and throat . this is a beer is so complex and young things are n t as put together as will be in a few years . such a chewy mollasses filled mid palate . full of dried smyrna fig with a mission fig sweetness . black currant and black raspberry lie deep . oak and vanilla coat the entire palate . a bit of brown sugar . dry bittered hop finish lasts forever showing piney and hints of floral signs . bitter cocoa . ca n t wait to try this in a few years when it mellows out to let things fall into their own and really see what this can do .,taste,1.0,1
a lightly hazed dark orange brown . big foamy head about two fingers . slowly fades before leaving about a finger of solid head . not much lacing left behind . s fresh citrus aroma with hints of pine as well . smell is not overwhelming at all . light sweetness in the aroma as well but the hops are the dominant smell . t light caramel sweetness initially that is quickly overcome by a dirty earthy bitterness . piney and a little bit of citrus . just seems to miss the mark with the combo of flavors . not a bad taste just does not come together well at the end . m d medium bodied and a little on the creamy side . easy drinking but the flavors leave me wanting a little more .,taste,0.6,1
one of my favorite beers for when i am broke or going camping fishing . this is a cheap no frills beer that i would definitely prefer to bud buttwiper or any big name generic beer in general . would i drink this over a good full bodied beer . hell no . not a bad cheap beer though .,taste,0.4,0
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,taste,0.9,1
pours a murky amber with chestnut hues in there with light tan head . nose has a slightly rotten fruit rind aroma with a touch of aged cheese cardboard . palate is more of the cardboard with a mushroom quality malt extract and bitterness from the hops . medium bodied . aftertaste has a suggestion of bile that post bile taste after kneeling before the porcelin god .,taste,0.3,0
a dark brown but some clarity . a little head . s not the usual balsamic aroma of a flanders red kind of perfumey some sour apple . t hmm this sure is n t rodenbach or duchesse this is something else entirely . attic and cheesy funk very prominent along with a tannic character from the oak . very dry and sour funk driven unconventional but very good . f still not quite as carbonated as it should be to my liking but decent feel if a little thin . d it s odd . at times with some sips this tastes to me like a stinky cheese but it s dry and very drinkable . one of those beers where no two sips are quite the same .,taste,0.9,1
from tasting notes i jotted down on an iphone at the laurelwood public house on this th of july . a pale orange . exudes light and color . s citrus and a little floral . healthy amounts of cascade hops . t very well balanced . immediate spice and citrus subdued bready malt comes through in the finish . does n t quite live up to iipa expectations of hop aggressiveness however . f very light creamy fizz . perfect summer beer . d the . abv is very well hidden . maybe the most poundable iipa out there .,taste,0.8,1
wow . the aroma was most intriquing with spicy fruity phenolic earthy complexity . the flavor delivers on the aroma and adds tartness and a hint of fruity banana . this tastes like what you would get if you crossed a saison with flemish brown ale and geuze . weird . delicious . expensive . totally worth it . do not miss the chance if it comes your way .,taste,0.9,1
this is a can that was from so probably not the absolute ideal tasting situation . a you d think this was a bud light s smells like a miller lite t a little sharp and bitter definately taste the skunkiness . m again like any other un unique d tough to get through a three year old canned beer that was meant to be drank when it was brewed . however i feel this one held up fairly well for it s age and actually seemed to get better toward the end of the can .,taste,0.3,0
ml . clear glass bottle with gold foil over the cap . the first impression after opening the bottle was the skunky aroma . fortunately it dissipated rapidly . it pours an amber to orange color with a pale head . the flavor is slightly caramel to toffee . i was expecting something spectacular samuel smith s rep. and instead found something quite ordinary .,taste,0.8,1
a ml bottle was brought back for me from a friend s visit to the south of england . the beer poured into a pint mug a very dark ruby colour with a decent dark cream head that settled at mm . the nose was light hops but mainly malty and nutty with a slight hint of biscuit . very nice . these flowed through to the taste but there was a distinctlack of maltiness and replaced with a light hoppiness . the flavours were not as strong as the nose but they were still pleasant . from the look and scent i thought this beer was going to be heavy and malty sweet . however it has proved to be a more balanced beer than i expected with a sub medium body . not what i expected but a very drinkable beer i would take again .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a oz clear plastic cup . p for me this beer poured golden to orange color with a slight haze . head was thin with little lacing . a aroma was citrus with orange and grapefruit being the main characteristics . t m the beer is sweet with hints of honey and grapefruit . nice flavor with a light mouthfeel . carbonation level compliments the sweetness of this dry finishing beer . overall a refreshing and enjoyable beer that would work nicely with chicken and caper sauce,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . a very dark brown color almost purplish at times . fingers of head also quite brown . reasonable legs . also love the beer s charming mascot . s espresso of course . very rich roasted coffee bean smell felt like i was walking into a starbucks . undertones of sweet malt . t almost like eating a very dark bar of fine chocolate . very complex . loved it . aftertaste was very bitter though not unpleasant . m maybe a little on the light side for a stout . d rich smell and taste make this beer one to savor . abv a little on the high side for a stout so do n t know if i would want to drink two . overall this beer was a real treat . highly recommended especially for chocolate and coffee lovers .,taste,0.9,1
vintage . poured into an over sized wine glass . a pours a deep hazy orange with a thin collar of head. not even a thin cap . ca n t expect too much from a dipa that tips the charts at abv . s naturally a very strong hop presences. a maltier backbone than i was expecting . probably because this is n t exactly fresh but it s close . some citrus is apparent as well . t very strong hop presence of course . then the malt backbone shines through accompanied with bitter citrus notes. grapefruit and. apple . the hops hammer it home with a very warm finish . m slightly creamy and medium to full bodied . d i mean what can i say. this beast is abv . . considering it s strength it can be considered drinkable but honestly this is a very slow sipper that crushes your palate . i feel like i m still going to taste this when i wake up even after i brush my teeth .,taste,0.9,1
pours with a medium white head . has some healthy lacing . pleasing simple aroma . refreshing simple taste . . i can see drinking this at a braai bbq or a game . a good effort and i look forward to seeing other beers from these guys . . more s coming houston .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a deep reddish brown with minimal head that dissipates rather quickly . hazy and nearly opaque . s musty and dank smelling with some rich malty notes and a hint of hazelnut . just a slight reminder of the abv in the sinuses . the nose is n t very appealing to me at all . t thankfully the smell of this one is forgiven as soon as i take a sip . . malty sweetness up front followed by a roasted bitterness on the back end . very well balanced for being so malty . just a hint of hops can be picked up in the finish along with dark chocolate and toffee notes that linger well after each sip . quite a complex mix of flavors that work very well together . sweet malty and bitter all at once . . i really enjoy the flavor profile of this one . m big bodied and smooth with a slightly creamy texture that works harmoniously with the complex malt flavors . d ho ho woah . . . . this beer is . abv . absolutely nothing about this beer hints of that kind of strength . utterly drinkable for how big it is . a truly wonderful winter seasonal that i will certainly enjoy again . this one really surprised me and is now going to be a beer that i seek out annually during the holidays .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to beertruth for this one . a pale golden brown with a huge bubbly off white head . excellent retention but only light lacing . s somewhat sweet in the nose with lots of bready malt and biscuit aroma . hints of citrus underneath . a very pleasnt aroma . t bready sweetness initially with some toasted grain as well . a strong bitterness comes through mid drink with an interetsing combo of citrus and noble hops taste . bitterness lingers well after the drink . m d light and crisp . very well carbonated . a very easy drinking beer and i really enjoyed my first sampling of the english mild .,taste,0.7,1
leave it to stone to create a complex beer of difference . i m not sure it fits in a current category . strong ale old ale well not that either . stone calls it a imperial bpa black pale ale . well for me it poured beautifully the thick tan head above a midnight black beer looked like the perfect stout especially poured into a pint guinness glass but the taste is anything but that similar to a stout . the head faded as the beer was drunk leaving a perfect lace ring to mark each sip s journey down the glass . i m not sure i can describe all the flavors i m tasting . first there s a strong flavor of roast coffee and burnt malt followed by a winey nutty middle that ends with the dry astingency found in this brewery most noted of hoppiest of beer like their ipa and ruinnation . the winey flavor and the roasted hops converge to leave a long lingering aftertaste you will long remember . i had this beer in bottle and on draft within the last three days the most notible different was the draft version had a very noticable alcohol burn i d even call it a rush of warmth that does n t come through in the bottle . i still want to lay down a bottle of this complexed bottle of flavors for at . abv the changes can only be interesting . do pick up a bottle .,taste,1.0,1
received a pint of ambery orange brew with a decent head to start that disappeared quickly with some lacing . scent is some faint sweet malt and pie spice . spices are right up front with the sweet caramel toffee malt coming through . not too strong or overdone . bit of a dry tannin pucker finish on this one as well . lighter bodied than i expected which keeps it from being cloying . had one and it was enough . i think for a seasonal pumpkin brew they hit it pretty well but i think i d tire of this after getting a second pint . trying very hard to review the characteristics of the beer here and not my preferences but these are inseparable . i think i m done with the pumpkin brews for a while .,taste,0.8,1
a yellow hazy body with a nice sized cushy head and lacing . s lots of fruitiness almost like pink bubblegum yeast and some spice and malty aroma . t light fruity flavors and malty sugars but spicy hops and phenols make a presence more on the palette than the nose . some sips were absloutely deliciously malty and sweet with some spice others were full of bitter phenols that i did not enjoy . m rich and creamy mouthfeel . d abv is pretty well hidden and if you dont mind phenols in your tripel this is a great brew for you otherwise there are plenty of great tripels to be had .,taste,0.6,1
a served in a pint glass . the body is a hazy copper orange color . the head is frothy and thick and leaves nice lacing down the side of the glass . s a subdued blend of pine floral citrus grassy hops . t a little too spicy but the rest of the flavor is really nice . there is some definite pine and citrus aspects to the taste . i am assuming they use an english ale yeast because the malt flavors are n t in your face but they definitely do n t run and hide like in a west coast styled ipa . m medium bodied and well carbonated .,taste,0.6,1
summit oktoberfest oz bottle recent brewing drank medium pour in a pint glass poured clear orange with inch whiteish fully diminishing rocky head . smelt of roasted grain almost wheat like and a hint of leatheriness . initial taste was bready lightly sweet acidic and bitter then finishes in a strong heavy spicy bitterness that clings on for a fairly long finish . mouthfeel was light to medium with lively carbonation and moderate astringency and a subtle alcoholic warmth . overall a simple yet aggressive oktoberfest that hides its abv well .,taste,0.8,1
first off big thanks to khiasmus for procuring this bottle . i ve wanted to try this for a while but have been put off by the price . with something as bizarre as utopias it s tough to know where to begin . this is the strongest strangest most un beer like beer i ve ever had . much like dogfish s fort or minute utopias will grab your notion of what you thought a beer could be and give it a good thrashing . this being the case the best way to approach super strong brews like this is to treat them like they re not beer but rather a liqueur or a strong drink say port . anyways other people have covered this exceptional brew fairly well in the reviews below . let s hit on just a few highlights . utopias is completely flat . no carbonation of any kind . it s a burnt amber brown and quite clear . syrupy is a good start . this has the biggest alcohol legs of any beer i ve ever encountered . yes more than dark lord . i ll wait for the collective gasp . if you stick your nose too deep into the glass the alcohol stings your eyes . the smell is wildly complex . everyone got different things out of it but common notes were maple vanilla oak raisins and sherry . the finish is astonishing . more akin to a scotch than anything else it s long and embracing and warming . i tasted no less than three different nuances from the casks . sherry toasted oak and madeira . it took me about minutes to drink two ounces of utopias and i was hurrying . two ounces was plenty . was the experience and make no doubt this was one worth it . for sharing with friends as we did very much so . i would not recommend dropping the on a bottle for a single person alone . utopias is good yes but two hundred smacks still buys a lot of good beer . if you get a chance to sit round a fire and sip this beer with your favorite people in life do n t pass it up . it s a hard beer to get into if you enjoy scotch and fine after dinner drinks you ll have a better time of it . utopias may not rock your world but it s certainly an unforgettable beer experience . and is n t that what us beer geeks live for . jim koch i tip my hat to you . or would if i had one .,taste,1.0,1
a translucent dark brown with a finger of frothy borderline fizzy tan head that quickly disappears to nothing . looks a bit thin in the glass . s predominantly coffee with some sweetness in the background from the maple . t lots of bitter roasted malt flavour with definite hints of coffee and chocolate . having trouble picking out the maple here . finish is warming and almost rum like with a bit of burnt smokiness . m it felt a bit on the thin side and was definitely undercarbonated . d the flavour profile was decent but it clearly lacked body . the addition of ontario maple syrup drew me in on this one despite the premium pricetag . i was n t planning on purchasing any more unless i was blown away and after tasting i ll definitely reach for more economical stouts in the future .,taste,0.9,1
copper golden appearance poured at the riverview hotel balmain with cm of foam that stays for a little while before settling to be a little white film on top . not a lot happening on the nose perhaps a little sweet malt . tasting better than expected given previous experience with their lagers . slight malt sweetness little bit of warming alcohol . pretty well balanced . nice mouthfeel a little creamy and soft . moderate body for the style . overall a decent brew for the style . i ve been critical of little creatures over hyping their single batch brew only to be disappointed . this flew under the radar and was a pleasant surprise .,taste,0.8,1
maudite pours a nice muddy chocolate color with little head . still it just kept bubbling and frothing like a volcano or series of lava flows . smelled hearty and slightly sour almost of pickles . lots of chocolates and caramels in the taste with a pleasing alcoholic warmth and hints of those sour bitter smells coming through in the taste . mouthfeel has a carbonated bite . this is an excellent beer through and through . way to go unibroue .,taste,0.9,1
a light and hazy pale orange yellow with a moderate head and some lacing . looks more like a wheat beer than a pale ale . the taste is just very lacking in flavor . it enters the mouth with promise but has a pleasant mouthfeel that does n t scream of over carbonation but very carbonated in flavor . i was disappointed in this particular beer mainly because this company s other brews are outstanding .,taste,0.4,0
a an enormous head immediately explodes to fill the glass sits atop a cloudy orange brew . i am docking half a point here because the head was annoying . s horse sweat foremost hay copper squash cinnamon and cloves . t the flavor is of horse sweat pumpkin and white pepper . there is some faint chocolate hay coriander and allspice . aftertaste is of cacao white pepper and grassy hops . the flavor is really m a bit harsh from high carbonation medium body pretty refreshing . d good . i had no trouble finishing the whole bottle . if it was n t so pricey i d happily have it again . jolly pumpkin is a great brewery but their prices are intense .,taste,0.9,1
just hit the shelves . it certainly does n t taste fresh though . definitely has aged at least few months . bomber poured into dogfish head chubby snifer . color of a pale ale or ipa . bubbles get much smaller . looked very unimpressive at first . minimal lacing . smells of english ingredients toffee fig christmas candied fruits . a little wood in short green apples dipped in caramel . a let down from the smell much sweeter . plum dry pear rolled in brown sugar custard turkish delight . there is something artificial and unpleasant about it . a little too sweet for my tastes esp . without some hop bitterness or roasty smokiness . tastes more like an old ale than anything else . like a condensed english pale ale but with american yeast and without the hops of a bigger pale ale . strange drinkability . thin and very drinkable in that the alcohol is not perceived perhaps only in the sweetness . finish and aftertaste are n t really for me . becomes more pleasant as i drink it . a good candidate as entry level big beer given its lack of alchohol presence in nearly all aspects lack of depth and lack of hoppiness or bitterness . i do n t think they were trying to go big . note on last year s did not hold well with age at room temp . green apple cardboard was undrinkable . i liked the by far the most of the years . buy cold and keep cold . sure i d try it again . definitely worth a try if you like sweet drinkable beers . feb the just hit the shelf . for a oz bomber . poured into a new new belgium glass . from their website brilliantly golden jasperilla is a unique take on an old ale . biscuity malt flavors meld with subtle plum and berry notes produced by a special blend of english old ale and chico yeasts . brewed once a year and aged for six months prior to release the jasperilla is smooth despite its abv . style old ale alcohol by volume . beginning gravity . plato ending gravity . plato bitterness units yeast ale yeast bittering hops horizon malts two row pale appearance reddish with some peach and burgundy . not see through . very good head retention . smell taste . dominate flavours would be caramel dipped fig . toffee and plum as well . toasted biscuit aftertaste . unfortunately sweet all the way through . some english ale flavors . dr. pepper with a slightly toasted wood aftertaste . some yeasty flavors but no alcohol presence . reminds me of lagunitas brown shugga but without the hops . mild bitterness but no distinct hop flavours . hard to believe it s . no serious off flavors liked aged versions from past years . if only they could re produce the although this seems like a more well made beer than the previous year . mouthfeel . drinkability alcohol is not in the taste but the thick sweetness makes it not so quaffable . i ll have a hard time finishing this bomber pleasurably .,taste,0.6,1
crystal clear to the point of shining this beer had scant bead but a lovely sudtained frothy white head . mostly malts in the smell but is moderated by some bittery hops . this is reasonably sweet with a distinctive and pleasant lime taste to it . it is overly oily in the mouth and when combined with the sweetness makes it not very nice in the mouth . not very exciting or engaging this is drinkable at best seeing as it has a substantial corn component it probably has more charcter than expected,taste,0.7,1
thanks to prototypic for this bonus a poured a dark rootbeer brown with burgundy on the edges . a smooth pour produced fingers of light tan head that slowly faded throughout the beer s getting great notes of roasted malt caramel brown sugar dark fruit and i m getting a hint of pine . smells very tasty and complex t the malt dominates the palate . getting some dark fruits a tad bit of the caramel and a little bit of a medicine taste with a copious amount of booze m full bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . coats the mouth quite nicely with every sip . getting a lot of heat from the alcohol . but in a good way o this was a good beer over all and a great bonus from my trading partner . i thought that the only part that i wanted more out of was the taste . this beer smelled amazing but after getting a few quality whiffs the taste left me wanting more . definitely glad that i got to have this beer and would n t mind having another,taste,0.6,1
appearance solid reddish copper in color with a very good looking fluffy white head of big bubbles . a bit hazy . no retention . smell not much nose but what is detectable is malt and sweet brown sugar . taste quite hoppy even for a pale ale . while there is a hint of malt up front it is quickly overwhelmed by the hops which remain throughout the sip . i saw in an earlier review someone mention that there is a spicy aftertaste and that is certainly true although the spice seems to be present earlier as well . mouthfeel rich and a touch oily this would make a fantastic beer for one of those freezing cold nights in ithaca . overall i ve been surprised to see so many lower rated reviews . when i visited the brewery this was one of the highlights to be fair i really enjoyed most of their beer i was very impressed . it is a bold and different take on the pale ale that just appeals to me . i like hops i like spice and therefore i like this beer . the only drawback is the near lack of a smell .,taste,0.9,1
first beer review in quite a long time . probably should have picked a nicer beer . ml can poured into rinsed pilsner glass . appearance is standard cheap lager gold straw colour . this particular beer looks somewhat lifeless . inch foam that appears to retain well . initially carries a smell of vegetables but is also sweet malt . taste is similar to a standard pilsner but comes off as sugary and cheap . you can really taste the hops extract . mouthfeel is not good . heavy syrupy and very dry . drinkability . i ll finish them . but thats about it .,taste,0.6,1
originally reviewed may . on tap at the brewpub . a brown red tinged crystal clear golden pour topped with a thin line of white head . bouncy fresh and roasted perppar aroma that is quite delectable . mellow cheery light roasted musky jalapeno notes . nice aromas . holy s . fire . fire . fire . you get a tiny hint of musky pepper then a little dusty malt then burning . over powers everything . dear god . palate is fire . such a deceiving beer . starts all smooth watery and a little crisp then it just burns like a mofo especially in the throat . this would be a great trick beer . thirsty man . sure i could really go for a refreshing cold one right now . i now have ulcers and acid reflux and im sweating . i give this a three for flavor for the actual pepper flavor for the light malt and for the burning . a true wildfire . my ears are now flaming . and this is scaled back . . . . the bartender said it was good for cooking but what the hell else is it good for . i dont like pepper beers thats why the flavor is a . but overall as a pepper beer this is pretty impressive . it doesnt have that sickening half rotten pepper flavor .,taste,0.3,0
recieved as an extra from greger . pours a murky brown with a hint of orange no head to speak of . nose is citrus and caramel with a huge alchohol scent . the booze is so strong it almost burns the sinuses . cloyingly sweet with some grapefruit hop bitterness and a serious alchohol burn . thick syrupy . difficult to even sip . a messy attempt at a big beer .,taste,0.6,1
carib shandy pours a candy apple red with a pink head from a clear twelve ounce bottle . the aroma is cinnamon like . the flavor is strongly cinnamon with some bubble gum like character as well . it is definitely sweet like soda pop . pleasant enough but not really what i would consider to be a beer .,taste,0.8,1
got this on a trip to nh . first brew from this brewery . oz bottle . a a murky medium brown bronze color with a tiny offwhite head that fades quickly . decent . s hints of spices and cinnamon upfront followed by a slight breadiness . hints of sugar malts on the backend . decent . t a watery spice upfront with a hint of grassiness in the middle . almost like soapy water on the backend . eh . m light body with a medium carbonation . kind of a watery finish . eh . d goes down easy because its like water . not much flavor . decent . all in all this is not a good way to get me psyched about a new brewery . like a watery higher end bud . do n t worry about this one at all .,taste,0.4,0
served in a oz snifter for . . a less than a finger of creamy foamy off white head with a yellow orange tinge . the body is an apricot orange with very respectable clarity . the head does n t last long but the lace begins to lay down nicely as a mix between sheets and holes . the lacing does n t continue after the head depreciates i m left with a thin film and steady collar . s the nose is tropical mostly clementine and peach but not as invested as the stand out examples of the style . malts are noticeable white bread and biscuity . t nothing further develops from the nose to the palate . flavorwise ruination epitomizes the perfectly average dipa . m the mouthfeel is pretty impressive as stone s tend to be . more than adequate carbonation semi fizzy and prickling . bitterness is appropriate . the finish is dry and the flavor resonates for a respectable amount of time . d drinkability is above average but nothing too special in stone s ruination . more often than not i pass on this one . there are simply too many great dipas available to make this a real contender .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is super boozy . it s quite viscous and thick and pours well but this beer needs a lot of age before it becomes worthy of being a premium barrel aged stout . it tasted almost like i poured a swig whiskey into the regular boris which is a great drink . i have a feeling in this drink is going to be awesome wonder if i have the patience on my other bottle .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into my supra tumbler fonteinen oude kriek is dark magenta with a loud spritzy white head that quickly settles and leaves no lace . however the effervescence is lively and persistent . smell is chalky cherries with some strong brett funk developing as it opened up . taste is nice cherry fruit blasted by extremely tart baking soda bicarbonate laden lambic wow . hefty oude kriek flavor that really delivers for fans of extreme sour while still maintaining the fruit character . mouthfeel is very acidic major pucker dry with a medium body . drinkability is limited by the strength of the acidity but make no mistake this is an excellent oude kriek . . scoring this beer is hard i always try to score to style and while the extreme nature is reflected in the lower scored i gave it for some of the category it is nevertheless what i love about this beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy orange color . like the old wit beers i get on tap . has a finger white foamy head that almost resembles pankcake batter . the head leaves rings of lacing . the smell is faint to me . some bready barley smell . not much elce going on for some reason . taste is great . floral rosey and tropical fruits come through the hop bitterness . wow . intensley bitter but for some reason these other flavors are strong . some medicinal residue left on the tounge . bitter and alocholic aftertaste linger and linger . not a bad thing . oily mouthfeel from excessive hopping . bitter afterbite and alcoholic burn . a borderline sipper . dipa . lots going on with this exceptional ale . not for the weak .,taste,0.9,1
little head after the pour . color of deep black with some faint amber hues at the bottom of the pint glass . aroma contains notes of bitter chocolate cherries and a trail of roasted coffee . taste contains a sweet yet boozy makeup of chocolate and black cherry at the center . carbonation is crisp and the abv on the beer is noticeable . finish provides a warmth of alcohol blended into a sea of chocolate and coffee flavors while a coffee bitterness appeal lingers into the aftertaste . another plus out of the leviathan series .,taste,0.9,1
volksfestbier comes in a flip top half liter bottle . when poured it produces a vast amount of off white head which sticks around for a good while . the body is light amber in color also it s quite clear and bubbly . aromas and taste are husky and grainy with slight metallic and herbal hops character . this brew is quite smooth crisp and well balanced . it finishes with a unique creaminess . all the way through this is a great beer . a prime example of a fest beer .,taste,0.7,1
pours good with a fizzie yet somewhat sticky tan cranium . the body is dark ruby red in color and is cleanly filtered . the aroma is figgy and perhaps raison as well . the metallic hops give it a copper kind of smell like a roll of pennies . the taste is rich with caramel cola fig vanilla and an herbal finish . oh there is a peaty smokiness to this as well . feels very full in body moderately carbonated a tad creamy and barely warm in the end . this is about the best scotch ale i ve had as of yet .,taste,1.0,1
i just had this on tap out for dinner with some co workers and when i came home i decided to open i can i had in the fridge and see if there is any difference between the can and the keg . a black with a creamy nitro head that is bigger than i get on tap . i must pour a bit more heavy handedly than the barkeep at b dubs . s sweet mild and roasty . classic . smells like guiness . t this is creamy and sweet like cold coffee with lots of cream and sugar . there are also subtle hints of dark chocolate . taste is not affected by the can at all . maybe a bit more fresh from the keg but i have no idea how long this can has been in my fridge . .maybe a month or two . m creamy . tastes rich but is oddly very watery . a familiar mouthfeel but now i m sort of re evaluating whether or not this is a good thing . feels thicker from the can than the keg actually . d extremely drinkable . sweet and creamy while also being coffee like and roasty . i love this stuff . not outstanding but a very nice every day beer . the only difference that i notice is that it actually seems thicker from the can . a result of the widget . a result of my unintentional aging of this can . i do n t know . i think that the can might be the way to go . guinness can be had on tap just about everywhere but church and the bottle seems to feel more like the keg but the can is very slightly more full in the mouth . still really thin though .,taste,0.6,1
brilliantly clear yellow with an ivory colored head that disappears immediately . no noticeable aromas other than overcooked cereal grains . lively carbonation renders a soda like mouthfeel . fructose like sweetness . extremely light bitterness aims for a refreshing sensation ends up yielding a funky sulfur tinged grain taste . this beer is awful and offers no redeeming qualities . i d rather give the bartender . and have him punch me in the face than drink this horse piss .,taste,0.2,0
bottle into a tulip . a what you d expect of a red nice deep coppery color a pretty light head that disappeared fairly quickly . did n t leave much lacing . s i really could n t pick up much of a smell on this one . maybe i had a cold maybe there just was n t much there i could n t tell you . about all i could tell from it was yes this is a beer . t this one has a really clean really crisp flavor to it . some decent hop flavor but not overpowering . m pretty full for a red decent amount of carbonation . d this is a great fall beer and an excellent session beer . a great one when you re kicking back enjoying that late season weather .,taste,0.9,1
a slightly hazy brownish copper color little head . s tart with a bit of malt and hops in the back . t there are the hops. nice and subtle. a tart kick at the beginning then fades into a lovely balance between malty goodness and sharp hops . tasted a little biscuit in there as well . m medium bodied crisp sharp and fairly high carbonation . d an overall well balanced beer . tasty and refreshing . i would definitely get again .,taste,0.9,1
this arrived with a big rocky light tan head with great retention . the color was a medium amber with ne quality clarity . the nose had a light sweetness underlain with a slight hoppiness . the mouthfeel was medium with an unexpected spiciness on the tongue . the finish had a definite spicy quality leading me to wonder what they used both in terms of hops and yeast . zounds .,taste,1.0,1
pours with a thick creamy light brown head that sits atop a deep almost black colored beer . the aroma has notes of chocolate espresso and an astringent roast grain husk character . these notes are joined by a strong american hop presence that is redolent of tangerine orange and grapefruit . the taste is definitely rich and roasty with solid notes of coffee and chocolate . the hops are also here but not as prevalent as they were in the nose . nevertheless the hops are here from beginning to end . i get notes grapefruit tangerines and other citrus fruits . there is a sweetness to this beer that accentuates the fruity hop notes in fact i really like how the chocolate porter notes pair with the citrus notes of the hops it is like a good orange flavored milk chocolate nougat . while this is definitely quite tasty it could certainly use a bit more thick rich malt notes . thicker malt notes would make it just that little bit more festive .,taste,0.9,1
this beer is a murky yellow with splotches of orange mixed in . the huge white head is very pillowy . it does n t last long though drops almost instantly to about inch . there are a couple of floaties in here too . the scent is largely apples and pears . there s a little yeast and banana in the mix . the flavor is the high point of this beer without question . it tastes like a smartie sort of lemon apples pears bananas . very fruity very tart . the body is light but the carbonation is a little too heavy for me though it is very crisp and refreshing . considering the massive carbonation and the sweetness of this beer it is still quite drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
very good looking beer . deep burgundy in color but oozed and poured with a monstrous head of tan chunky in nature that leaves a fluffy seperated lace in its path . dark bready malts with bourbon cherry fig date caramel oxidation wood vanilla and an earthy astringent almost ester on the ending . spicey with even hints of pumpeknickel . reminiscent of adam in aroma . quite a tasty treat here . huge with caramel and dried fruits alcohol date fig nuggat breads brown sugar toffee bourbon oak toasty vanilla pecan milk chocolate smoke burnt sugars oxidation dried cherry marmalade and on and on . unfortunately this is way to carbonated . really hurting the mouthfeel as it causes the beer to seperate on the toungue on each sip almost discentigrating in nature . however i can live with that and could drink this all day .,taste,1.0,1
brewtechnik nashua new hampshire . rdev . look smell taste feel . overall a looks like muddy water when poured into my glass . zero head . s malt bomb . resembles utopias lots of ethanol mixed with caramel raison chocolate and well malt . oak also comes through . almost no hop character . t very slight bitterness alcohol presence right away and lingers . again malt forward with lots of sweetness but not cloying . lots of dark fruit flavors in the background . the oak character is perfect . m thinner than i would expect alcohol lingers but is not hot . low bitterness . very very low carbonation . o if you like the utopias style of beer then you would enjoy this . lots of malt very low hop character and low carbonation . but very delicious and boozy . i feel good after just one,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bomber into pint glass . a pours with huge head medium bubbles and off white . body is golden in color with a good amount of carbonation . s huge west coast ipa notes of citrus grapefruit and orange nominate . t m taste is mild and well balanced . the taste totally contradicts the smell . this is the only way i could tell it was a lager . very nice malt balance gives the beer a good character . good mouth feel that is easy to drink and well done . d easy drinking beer that would be very sessionable . would recommend this for new craft brew drinkers for sure .,taste,0.7,1
bottle says . so it looks like they ve upped the abv a bit . cool with me . ultra dark brown boasts lots of slow moving bubbles as the light tan head stays healthy with lace stickage already occurring with just the slightest tilt of the glass . uber malty nose leans heavily on the sweeter side chocolate and cream milk sweetness graham cracker toasted marshmallow touch of hops here too but they meld well with the sweeter elements . another one of those russian imperial stouts that smells like s mores . the expected flavors appear everything detected in the aroma lays across the tongue at some point or another . some new characters appear too and they help recall a scottish ale a lot like old chub actually black licorice peat and mild smoke . maybe a hint of soy sauce too . a little different than your usual ris . mouthfeel is buttery smooth silky with just enough carbonation to keep it lively . the licorice flavor is too heavy in the finish which keeps me from giving a higher taste mark . other than that i found this enjoyable if not exactly a mindblower .,taste,0.7,1
vintage appearance brownish amber color crystal clear small finger head with no lacing and little retention . smell smells extrememly hoppy . citrusy and piney . big malty background but huge hops aroma . taste this is nothing compared to last years . its off balanced disjointed and austere on the attack . hoppy but bitter and unbalanced . nothing special or out of the ordinary . not the nugget nectar i remembered . mouthfeel solid carbonation but no head retention . slightly syrupy but overall its good . drinkability good beer but nothing to go running out for like everyone does . last years was superiour to this years . good beer but you might as well get a hoppy ipa instead of this guy and its pricy this year too .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a pils glass . a very clear golden color.huge head and lots of bubbles . t sweet and stout i couldnt taste the hops in it . s sweet smell i coulnt tell ya what kind of smells other then being sweet there are in it . m it attacks your palate i think its a typical pilsner much better then budweiser . d good session beer as i drank more it grew on me.i dont really care for many pils but i liked this one.it was a good change from other beers ive been consuming.i would have this again and i reccomend this to any beer drinker.kudos to victory .,taste,0.6,1
a did the center of the glass pour gave me a huge head which has never happened before but it s going away fast and even did some of the falling bubbles guinness style . still settled on a finger creamy tan head . there is some active carb very little but some . the beer itself shoes some red hues amongst the black brown that dominates . lacing is very nice . s nose is roast and dark fruits prunes i d say . some malty molassassy sweetness as well . no hops though but still good . in different bottles that roast has been more or less powerful . t bittersweet with the roast again present but lighter . the dark fruity sweet is more so what s going on . this tastes a little more burnt that usual though . m smooth light . i m actually going to give points for the texture of the head here it s very nice when it touches the lips . d easy good . could put down a few of these i think it has some great options for food pairing as well .,taste,0.7,1
pour from a bottle into a glass . appearance was impressive . the beer looks thick . lots of tan head and deep brownish red color . my fianc thought i was drinking a soda . smell was piney malty and spicy . taste again was very pine like . with the usual spices you would expect in a winter beer . tons of flavor in this one balanced with a nice bitter flavor . mouth feel was thick and heavy but still very drinkable . this is a must have around my christmas table .,taste,0.9,1
i must admit i had good feelings toward this beer after having it on draft in a london pub . add in that i m going to spain in a week and i thought i d check it out again . this is not good beer . sure compared to a bmc it s spectacular . but for the price of an import pack you could easily pick up an awesome craft beer . i ll still finish off the pack it s beer of course i ll drink it . but i wo n t enjoy it . poured into a trumer pilsner glass stange . . beautiful color and a head that wo n t quit . seriously i gave up waiting for it to go down and eventually just dug in . lacing was impressive it left a ring around the glass after every sip with about levels of lacing by the end . but . then i look into and find out they use some chemical to increase head retention . major fail . cheaters . the body is a little thicker than the typical american lager and tastes a bit sweet like honey and malt and something grainy i ca n t put my finger on . definitely unique . taste is n t completely terrible just too sweet and has virtually no bitterness or hop presence at all either in the aroma or taste . of course it s drinkable . it s a euro lager . i could slam an entire pack except that the sweetness would start to get cloying after the first bottle or two . on the plus side the labels come off super easy for using in my own homebrew . wo n t be buying again . time to find out if there are any decent breweries in madrid .,taste,0.4,0
nice golden pour with a big creamy white head and nice lacing . typical german pils nose with a little more floral to it along with a hint of grass and metal . big bold taste for a pilsner . nice hop bitterness with just a touch of sweetness . and it has that dry crisp finish that the real good german pilners have as well as the metal mineral taste that i love . very drinkable . not quite a bitburger but in the same class .,taste,0.9,1
first impression what the heck is this beer . research on the site and it s just under rye beer . ok that helps . all kidding aside a very tasty brew . the smell is of straight roasted barley must be what adds the brown color to the beer which pours with little head . but the second smell reveals a nice fruitiness to complement the rich malty aromas . the taste matches the smell with a nice blend of fruit tart and malty flavors . it has a light dry body that leaves you thirsty but for water as it comes off a little astringent . overall a very unique brew with loads of flavor . great for one glass at a bar . edit read some other reviews and feel that toasted bread is probably a better description of the nose than roasted barley . my sense of smell is off .,taste,0.9,1
this brew is going to be difficult to review because it s one of the rare times when i just ca n t seem to find the right words to describe just how satisfying an experience it was to drink . the pour is quite impressive with a clear red purple body and two fingers of rough off white head . the head stays around for a little while but eventually falls off leaving a lot of lacing on the glass . the purple hues are a bit on the unusual side but this is after all a raspberry strong ale . the nose dispels any doubts about this drink s raspberry ness very quickly with a very fruity nose that s pure berry . the aroma is almost too sweet and even a bit on the fruity side leading to worrys this is going to be a sickly sweet alco pop . no fears as the first sip confirms that this is anything but sweet . while the berry flavors are strong and true there s practically no sweetness to be found this strong ale is as dry as a bone . there s an impressive lack of sugar which is not quite sour and not quite bitter but strongly reminiscent of a brut champagne or a very dry cider . i would n t be the least surprised to find they use a champagne yeast to finish the fermentation . while the dryness is front and center the fruit flavor is amazingly fresh and true there s no artificial flavoring note to this at all and instead it tastes just like pulling a fresh raspberry right off the vine . i d almost have believed this was a cider but for the light barleywine echoes in the background . there s certainly some light grain notes primarily a golden barley flavor and just the slightest hint of alcohol quite a surprise at this abv . the mouthfeel is dominated by the dryness with a good pucker at the end of each sip . no hints of hop bittering but it s not needed with the other flavors in this elixir . this was quite an impressive strong ale and i ca n t imagine how you could begin to rate this by style when compared to the fine strong ales from stone and lagunitas . but judged on its own and by the quality of the drinking experience it s an amethyst colored gem . when considering drinkability i often ask myself if i would look forward to having it again and a good sign is as soon as you finish the drink you look forward to the next time you might have one . sadly this is a seasonal brew from a small brewer on the other side of the country so it s unlikely that i ll ever have one of these again . if you re new england during raspberry ale season i m guessing fall make it a point to seek out this marvel .,taste,1.0,1
smaller bottle foil cap and cork cork states this one was bottled in . pours hazy murky apricot in color . white head initially puffy settles down to a thin tiny bubble film leaves minor lacing . nose is sharp sour and cleanserlike . this is a big very sour brew certaintly not for everybody . lots of sour grapefuit and full on lemon flavor going on pucker up . fine sipper still acquiring a taste for this unique variety of belgian suds . unless you love this stuff i d go for the varieties of lambic that add fruits softens the experience and makes em more drinkable,taste,0.9,1
picked up this beer while in denver for gabf last year . pours an orangish amber color with slight haze and big fluffy head . aroma displays a biscuity malt sweetenss with overlying hop tones of citrus and pine . not as much hop character in the nose as i would expect . flavor displays a nice chewy malt backbone with lightly toasted sweetness big body and a little alcohol . hop character is accented towards flavor instead of bitterness with an almost minty essence and resinous finish . overall a solid iipa and my first sample of a beer from this brewery . worth a try if you get a chance to sample it .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a nice amber gold with a thick head that really sticks to the glass as it dissapates . s a very distinct powerful hops aroma . t this is where this beer really shines . i was surprised by the first sip . i expected a bitter beer and was n t sure what kind of flavor it would have . it is a complex taste that stimulates the entire palate . while it is a bitter beer the bitterness is realitively mild the hops taste is perfect and there is a slight hint of citrus . an excellent beer for anyone who likes their beer slightly bitter . m excellent mouthfeel . starts off smooth and develops well leaving a nice little bite at the end . d decent drinkablility higher than average alcohol content and the residual bitterness takes it down a little but it is definately a good beer .,taste,1.0,1
this one was a bit much for me hard to drink . poured to a black color with a good tan head . nose is of coffee and chocolate . taste at first sip is like a black olive . but as you continue to drink coffee chocolate and nuts are the stars of the show along with that unmistakable alcoholic flavor . very good when it is cold but when it starts getting warm . .well we ll just say not very appetizing .,taste,0.9,1
poured into the dogfish head snifter . not a bad head but this snifter always kills the head retention . nice dark brown body color . no haze here . great smell here . malt sweetness is indicated but also emphasized by the notes of spices . smells like caramel with maybe some cinnamon . either way i like it a lot . the taste is equally delicious . this is a nice slightly sweet beer that finishes with a nice touch of hop bitterness to wonderfully balance the whole thing . the spices work well in the whole experience . a nice touch of vanilla is noted as well . decent mouthfeel perhaps a little more carbonated than i would like ideally but nothing to deter from the overall great beer . quite drinkable for the style because it is tasty and the alcohol is hidden well . recommended .,taste,1.0,1
golden pour refrigerated and fresh after purchase with fine bubbles and a thin head slight particulates . nose is probably the most complex part fresh hop flowers from the last infusion really stand out intensely aromatic and sweet with hints of jasmine and kumquat . hop flower most prominent after letting it warm to slightly under rt . as far as taste is concerned both chilled and room temp not much difference i must give a few extra points considering the abv . characteristic hop grapefruit pine and dried apricot evenly distributed after a processed honey like entrance . dangerous . despite what would seem a syrupy entrance the mouthfeel is bright with a characteristic tang acridity common in higher proof ipas . bristling both during and after each sip though . not exactly a pleasant note to leave on . nice though i d take pliny the younger over this as far as triple ipa s go . and p.t.y . is n t even my favorite ipa . still a nice one to try if you have n t yet .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a black color with a small but sustaining brown head . smell aromas of dark nutty malts and milky caramel notes . taste the taste starts with a burnt malt flavor and evolves into a chocolate alcohol aftertaste . tastes like this bottle may be old moutfeel not as heavy as i would have thought . though the alcohol content is high there is an essence of drinkability .,taste,0.7,1
a beer exploded all over the place upon popping the cork on this one . poured a cloudy yellow color huge head good lacing down the glass . s slight alcohol scent also slight herbal maybe chamomile scent not very fragrant . t does n t taste like much of anything really slight yeastiness and thats about it . m light smooth beer goes down easily d strange brew indeed i was expecting much more from this one . awesome in the apperance and mouthfeel catergories however was extremely lacking in the others . would be interested to have this from the source to see if it was more flavorfull . thanks to gclarkage for bringing this one up to mt this past summer .,taste,0.4,0
after i pored this bottle into a stein glass about an inch of a thick off white head appeared which mostly departs within a couple of minutes . this beer leaves decent amounts of lacing in its wake . the color is deep dark rudy reddish orange not cloudy . wow . prior to taking my first whiff of this brew i never would have expected a lager to have a scent this rich . i m definitely not an expert in this style yet but compared with sam adam s boston lager the smell here is much more pronounced and enjoyable . it smells of flowers caramel and biscuit . very pleasant nose here . to me it tastes more hoppy and bitter than i would have expected of a lager a least it s easily the hoppiest of the few vienna lagers i have had . it could maybe pass for a pale ale . the flavors i detect are predominantly floral with a mellow but assertive caramel toffee biscuity malt backbone . well balanced but still much more hoppy than i expected . one thing is certain this is a tasty brew . the smoothness of this brew and its medium mouthfeel lends to the drinkability . this is a nicey for sure . but does n t seem to stand out to me too much . i do n t know if this will become a fave .,taste,0.7,1
very dark almost opaque prune color with a large tan head and nice lacing on the glass . roasted maple and caramel malt aroma with sweet taste very much mirroring the aroma except there was some alcohol warming presense as the beer went down . very creamy and smooth . my favorite doppelbock .,taste,1.0,1
one would n t think it that hard to find any of the anchor brewing co s beers in the sf area but it actually took me five different stores until i found liberty ale . oh well the searching was a great foreplay session . i was n t expecting it to be so colorful . surprises are just another turn on . the taste is somewhat crude but it was n t offensive by any means . it tastes much darker than it looks .,taste,0.6,1
black as ive seen a non imperial stout . beers dont get this black beers rarely do either . strong cocoa powered aroma dark and bitter . hints of roasted coffee finish things off theres some malt here but that doesnt make much impact . opens with coffee turns to cocoa and then back to coffee . the finish is rather clean and watery . there is a nice hop profile that finishes this one out . i really cant believe this is only abv . it clearly has some lighter alcohol notes but this is amazing beer . dont go looking for a thick creamy beer here . there is some carbonation to add some body but not enough to give this beer the body needed to make up for the impact of lower abv . this was one of the first real beers i ever had . i wasnt impressed then . today i am fully impressed at how theyve managed to craft an amazingly flavorful brew with such a low abv . i often am not impressed with non imperial stouts . i generally feel theyre rather boring and lack luster . i dont see the point in a stout that isnt a sipper to warm me in the winter . i mean stouts still dont make summer drinking . that said call me impressed . id certainly buy this again .,taste,0.9,1
poured up a dark reddish orange like slightly down tea . sandy coloured finger and a half head stayed in place for several minutes . i got more of a musty yeasty smell and some sweet fruity aromas than anything else . smoke was almost an afterthought . in fact i do n t think this is rauchbier at all . taste while good is absolutely nothing like a rauchbier further cementing my suggestion that this is mis lable on ba . either way flavour is huge on the spice with a strong malty presence alot like a dunkelweizen . strangely at only the alcohol was very detectable . still a good beer just a bit more assertive than i was prepared for . mouthfeel is silky and pleasantly carbonated . i could n t see drinking too much of this at one sitting but it is tasty to just enjoy occasionally .,taste,0.8,1
i love this beer . got a pack of this and the stock ale and this one really became my favourite after only one bottle . thats all it takes i suppose . very good spicy hop taste with sweet hints lingering as well . i really loved this one and higly recommend it to all .,taste,1.0,1
i poured the beer into a chalice . a very nice head color like honey . however i could only smell cherries . no malt no hops . the beer had a light body no caramel but a nice cherry taste with a little of hop bitterness . the beer went down nice and smooth and i did n t notice the alcohol . while i liked the beer this was n t my favorite of the trappist dubbels . the flavoring that i look for when i drink a dubbel just was n t there .,taste,0.8,1
i found a bottle of the batch leftover in my basement . i think there were supposed to be some differences between that and this years but not like i remember . a all of the times i ve had this on tap or bottled i never remember it looking this good . translucent golden amber hazed but you can still see some carbonation . massive dense stiff white head with amazing retention and thick streaky webs of lacing . ok this was the best part of the beer this time around . s slightly sweet and earthy hoppiness dominate the smell . yeast background is still there but not that strong . lemon citrus caramel grass and coriander are also present . t medium body with high carbonation . the earthy funky saison flavors hit you up front first then subtly faded and the aftertaste still had a slight earthy hop taste but a little more sweetness enters and is pretty clean . the hops obviously have faded in this bottle over the past year and the result is a sweeter slightly more drinkable beer than i remember this . alcohol is also felt in the finish . regardless not a bad take on the style fresh or with a little accidental aging and will happily drink this on tap .,taste,0.7,1
la maitresse du moine was served from a oz bottle . in a duvel tulip the beer was a very dark reddish brown almost black and was topped by a voluminous creamy tan head that left sticky fluffy sheets of tan lacing . the nose was an devastating explosion of sharp plumy cherry figgy raisin bomblets accented with touches of dark dry chocolate and bready yeast . the taste pummeled my palate with a blast of black cherry dried apricot sharp roasted dark maltiness that gained a bitter choclate cherry edge during the transition to a highly bittered very estery dark chocolate espresso finish that left lingering smooth cherry cocoa essence . this beer was very warming but the alcohol was well hidden throughout . the body was appropriate in fullness and the carbonation was fluffy and energetic facilitating the presentation of the estery flavors . this alaskan monster was one of the most flavor packed beers i have ever sampled . making it a slow sipper certainly not a negative but reducing the drinkability rating . a cross between a belgain strong dark and an imperial stout this beauty will occupy your senses and warm your bones on a cold night . thank you thrasher for the excellent b day present .,taste,0.9,1
batch this is a very nice looking beer . really one of the nicest i have seen in awhile . it pours out with the traditional belgium tall head and lots of carbonation . the beer is translucent appearing a dark brown until you hold the beer up to the light and it appears a cherry red all the way through . it has a nice cherry red plum smell to it . a bit of coriander in there too . not bad it would be nice if the fruity smell played better with the coriander . the coriander not just falls flat . next step is to taste it . it has a different taste less roasted than i am accustomed . the fruity come out with much less spice coming later in the taste for me . a little like cranberry and black cherry . not bad tasting at all but i d like to see more roasted flavor come out . with a little more chocolate flavor i could see this getting a . with a taste like a cherry cordial . other than the one negative this is a nicely drinkable beer . no alcohol flavor light to medium body and clean with a nice bite of carbonation . no problems drinking this one at all .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz bottle into nonic pint glass . a clear pale yellow with a quarter inch of head that rises and falls quickly . no lacing . s cereal grain mostly . hints of dms as well . about what i expected . t not too shabby for a light lager . graininess dominates but there is a hint of grassiness late palate . mild but noticable bitterness . m what i expected perhaps a touch better . light bodied of course but not nearly as watery as i would ve guessed . high carbonation provides a crisp experience . d not my first choice by any means but southpaw light is actually fairly decent for the style . this tastes more like a macro than a light which counts for something .,taste,0.7,1
i have had this beer before but never reviewed it . it poured out of it s oz . bottle a gold color with a fairly large white head . has the czech pilsner taste that i do n t quite know how to describe . good amount of hops finishing with almost a tinge of skunkiness .,taste,0.8,1
undated bottle pours a bright orange red honey color with a two finger head . minimal retention gives way to a thin blanket of foam on top of the glass . zero lacing . aroma is well balanced much more so than i expected . definite tart acid presence with a good amount of funk mixed in but also has a bit of sweet cherry aroma mixed into the back . interesting and invites me for a sip where i find that the . flavor is equally as well balanced . when the beer first hits your tongue you think good lord this is tart . as the beer flows around your mouth you do begin to pick up some of the slightly sweet flavors from the cherries . devoid of hops but it is tart spritsy dry and bubbly . . just the way a kriek should be . not overly funky although there is some definite brett character in here . pretty nice overall . mouthfeel is thin yet smooth . drinkability is decent over all . it s not as tart or funky as some but still tart enough to make this a sipper . overall this is a nice aperitif beer with some great flavors . well rounded overall and a great example of a true kriek . perhaps not a great beer to choose as someone s first experience in the lambic oude category but good nonetheless .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle which i picked up from the brewery store . pours an extremely murky toasted caramel color with fingers of foamy head which recede into rocky crags and then to a collar attaching chunks of sticky lace to the sides of the glass . nose is an initial burst of piney hoppy goodness with a generous dose of citrus rind . it quickly dissolves into a toasty caramel malt with hints of nuts . a bit of an odd duck imperial esb . toasty malt with some caramel and nuts a hint of piney hops a pleasant bitterness which has a resiny oily spicy and grassy quality a hint of honey . not your typical west coast ipa but surprisingly enjoyable . smooth body balances nicely between bold and drinkable tipping at times toward drinkable . i would gladly sup with this pint at any pub one of the best things to come from amsterdam . edit after a few more bottles i have to edit down slightly this beer is just too rough around the edges to justify the score i gave it bitterness borders on astringent especially as it warms alcohol comes across as a little fusel at times all the aspects could be a little more integrated still not a bad beer just not as refined as i would prefer .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a . oz bottle into my small koningshoeven snifter . i m guessing semi recent vintage . since the abv is at . . pours a dark brown with red tinge . tons of tiny setiment particles throughout . even with a last of the bottle swirl and agressive pour at that . no head at all not surprised though . aroma is very strong of overripe fruits . a huge caramel smell . which surprises me but very much enjoyable . for the high abv not that noticable . wow . thats a big time taste . at first sip it s very sweet of raisins . i then proceeded to take a few minutes to let the aftertaste come through . wonderful flavors in the aftertaste raspberry chocolate caramel molasses . very malty and complex . a full body mouthfeel . low carbonation . noticable booze . the booze really warms the throat and lips . this is surprisingly very smooth and creamy though . great beer . just wish it was bigger than a . oz bottle .,taste,1.0,1
man i wish that was my girlfriend right there . appearance poured into the imperial pint glass with a nice one and half inch of foam pale golden color the head sticks around . smell a little bit of that euro skunk that everybody loves a lot of grain in there as well slight alcohol tendencies no different than any other euro lager . taste grainy on the palette almost to the point of tasting like a pale ale very flavorful much more so than other euro lagers of similar personality . mouthfeel light and very grainy slightly bitter on the aftertaste as the flavor does get a little bland by the end of the sip not bad though . drinkability very drinkable euro lager much less skunk that some of its brethren so it definites trumps them in this respect . overall if your preference is euro lager you d be hardpressed to find a better one that st. pauli girl very flavorful and not a lot of skunk while also looking nice and going down smooth . if you like euros give st. pauli girl a shot as it is among the better euro lagers in my opinion,taste,0.8,1
poured directly from a can from my pack into the beer bong . looks like toilet water after you have been drinking all day . smells like a mix between wet nails moldy buscuits and sweaty taint . what are hops . tastes wonderful if you are bonging it since that means you do n t have to really taste it at all . we used to pound these all day in college when we were too broke to afford anything decent .,taste,0.2,0
this brew comes in a pretty cheap looking label . it pours up black in color with a decent tan head . the nose is nice roasty malts chocolate grains . i taste nice hop bittering piney hops big malts chocolate . full bodied low carbo . . he could sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves . tommy boy,taste,0.9,1
my first of the th anniversary brews . a pours a crimson transparent color with a very thick and full white head . some sticky on the glass . but the best part is the head that remains all the way until the end . s i get more oak in the nose than in the taste . aside from the oak there s some malt and fruity hops . a very nice perhaps subdued hoppy nose t i get a lot of the fresh wet hop . piney and floral with a greassy finish . a hint of oak blends well with the hops to dry out the back end . quite interesting and very enjoyable . m perhaps the standout of this beer . very rich and full bodied . huge pop of the cork but you do n t get a high carb rather a velvety feel d just incredible hoppy oaky but nothing overwhelming . overall this is incredible . i have to get a few of these to cellar . very drinkable . nice woek sn make more of this . .,taste,1.0,1
burgundy color with a lasting film of large bubbles . expressive apple brandy soaked oak and brown sugar in the aroma with hints of caramel and cider . flavor is rich supple and very well balanced . the attributes of the original beer integrate well with the barrel giving hints of soft caramel apple skins toffee and vanilla . its delicious no doubt yet unfortunately the front palate to the mid palate shows a completely flat body and it only improves a little and becomes very slightly chewy on the finish . could easily be a . if i didnt score the mouthfeel a . too bad .,taste,0.9,1
appearance deep maroon purple color only a little light comes through . big head tan and a slow fader good lace . smell i get a nice shot of hops initially nutmeg and cinnamon follow . sweet chocolate frosting when it warms . taste roasted malt fairly dry at first with spices and chocolate sweetening and lingering long after the sip . a little unpleasant sourness comes out as it warms . mouthfeel is a little thin but not terrible . drinkability hoppier than i remember last years or any other year s version it is still definitely in the mold of osa . a yearly tradition that is always much anticipated .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a goblet . nice medium to dark golden color . a little bit darker than expected . nice white head that holds quite a bit more than most gueuze s . a little bit of tart and dirt on this one . dirty lemonade comes to mind . i immediately can tell this is much sweeter than any other gueuze i ve had . do n t mistake it is n t cloying but it s a huge difference . the finish is dry and tart despite the slightly sweet finish . that makes a bit of a rough contrast . the tartness in the finish is comparable to some of the best examples of the style it is a little to sweet to be considered in their company however . the sweetness probably explains the enhanced head retention . nice sparkling mouthfeel . very appropriate . this is a nice example of the style . if i have a hankering for a sour ale i wo n t be disappointed in this one .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep dark black with a huge head . great big aroma of coffee chocolate smoke vanilla and hops . lots of hops . complex . bitter but showing a nice balance . mouthfeel is slick and viscous with a nice bitterness . overall a great beer . one of the best imperial stouts i ve tasted yet .,taste,0.8,1
p al s of hampden a a mahogany copper color . quite clear and a foamy head that sticks to the side of glass like spiderweb lacing . s a lot going on here . i get some citrus and pine hops but then there is chocolate herbal and floral aromas as well as a sweet brown sugar like smell . t the taste is complex as well . citrus and pine are at the forefront but then the other aromas i could detect dont shine as well . its like they all mix together . m sweet and dry . hoppy yet very smooth d this is a good beer from stone and i have become a fan . i could pound these back all day .,taste,0.7,1
maybe it was the pour f into a chimay glass but i saw only a very small head very small amount of lacing and not much retention . it was a beautiful irish setter red . i did n t smell anything until it warmed up a bit and then i detected some faint malt . that s not to say i did n t enjoy it . the flavor was strongly malt forward with toasty nutty with a hit after of piney hops like cascades . i think i got a hint of diacetyl . it was well carbonated and has stayed so even though not much head remains . medium to full bodied not creamy but not slippery . i liked it .,taste,0.9,1
a pale amber color with a moderate head that lasted for a short while s a slight malty taste with a hint of piney hops t moderate piney hop kick up from with a kinda bland malty aftertaste m average ipa mouthfeel mediumthick d pretty decent beer but not one i would search for . great for beers,taste,0.8,1
deep but glowey amber orange hazy in a loosely pixelated kind of way topped by a not so long lasting head . aroma is sweet and maybe brandy like . candy coated apples pears other various fleshy fruits light pepper bubble gum grape cranberries . a lot going on in a fruity belgian smoothy german malt kind of way . flavors are all the above larger and longer . mmmm . fairly delightfully easy consume for a . good large body smooth blankety syrupy suspended texture . it will take over you mouth entirely . not bad . a whole lot of subtleties that combine to create a a big pile of fairly intense awesome .,taste,0.9,1
i am a big fan of ipas but this beer did not stand up to my and more than likely anyone elses standards for a hoppy beer . a it pours with a head of at most . color is amber not quite light but not dark . the color was not what i would expect . s it has the aroma of a normal ale with a little scent of pine denoting the lack of hops in the brew . t i was expecting a much stronger flavor but was sorely disappointed . the hops were at best a secondary note . if i were to rank it from i would give it a for hoppiness . m it was very light not too heavy on the alcohol and with a decent amount of carbonation . d if your deal has nothing to do with a hoppy beer this is a very drinkable beer . it does n t have a whole lot of flavor so if you want an ipa that s light this is the beer .,taste,0.4,0
beer pours translucent cloudy reddish honey color with a orange tinted tan head of thick tight bubbles they settle quickly to a clingy film on top of the brew and to the sides of the glass . smell is clean whiffs of caramel apple astringency some faint rum raisin notes and bready yeast . big flavor upfront strong astringent coppery grassy hop assault upfront with a heavy earthy baked apple malt character . the hop bitterness lingers long after you ve downed your sip . was a bit thin and fizzy i think i would have liked a bit more body . not my favorite style of beer but even with a style i do n t like it seems quite a bit was accomplished in making a bold strong beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured golden and bubbly . massive head on this one at first that shriks to inch . smells pretty good with some pear banana and alcohol as well as some other sweet citrus like smells . taste is citrusy and alcoholic . also kinda spicy and hoppy . medium thin mouthfeel . seems pretty drinkable but a little to sweet for my taste . still a very good beer though . also abv makes it quite a pleasant tasting . id stay at their abbey any day . as long as they served these strong ales,taste,0.7,1
very strong hop flavor . a great ale . i got a six pack of this from my dad for my st birthday . up there with samuel adam s as one of the best american brewed beers . i usually like the european imports myself but this beer can give them competition .,taste,1.0,1
deschutes deschutes deschutes . you make some of my favorite beers but this was a huge letdown . very light straw colored beer that unfortunately looked the color of urine . nice white head though . smell is pedestrian . wheat and yeast a touch of citrus . taste is almost exclusively wheat . just nothing there for me really . maybe some herbal notes but i am looking hard for something other than wheat and carbonation . the beer does n t taste bad but it is painfully boring . nothing going on at all . this might be nice on a hot sunny day . unfortunately it is at night and i want some flavor . frankly almost a drain pour not because it is bad but because it is boring enough to want to move on to something else . huge disappointment . seek out deschutes in general but this is one to avoid .,taste,0.4,0
pours a bright and light coloured yellow colour with a monumental crackling and frothing head of pure white . the head almost looks like bubble bath it s made of huge bubbles that stay full and puffy for a long time . lacing is pure suds across the edges of the glass . carbonation seems high but that s expected for the style . decent look for the style . nose is i guess you d say expected for the style . some slight funk and a big dollop of bready yeast notes . perhaps even a hint of por in any case it reminds me just far too much of a classic aussie macro and it has some rather grungy characters in any case that i do n t care for much . taste is similar . wow yeah there s obviously some ringworm in this . that classic dirty woody bitterness throughout pronounced on the mid to back palate and a yeasty finish to top it off . feel is clear and crisp and to be fair there s nice body to it . if anything it does a good job of showcasing the pride of ringwood but that s not really something i feel you want to do . so to be fair it s a pretty well made beer it s just they used ingredients which really grate with me . i would love to see the same brew done with say nelson sauvin i think it would be a fantastic beer . at least it has that classic property of aussie lagers that the more por you drink the more it numbs the tongue and the less you notice it . drinkable enough .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy yellow with little flecks of yeast the head is billowy and white and leaves lots of lacing down the glass . the smell is pine and tropical fruits very strong and fresh . the taste is a hit of fruit papaya maybe giving way to sweet grain then finishing with hot alcohol and lingering hop bitterness . the carbonation is lighter than the head would lead you to believe and it fills up the mouth nicely though the finish is a little sticky . it s too hot and big to drink in volume but this one ml . bottle is going down just fine .,taste,0.9,1
look medium caramel color with about half a finger s worth of foam and specks of tan colored objects floating in the beer . good carbonation level . smell very strong worty smell which seems atypical of the style so i might be wrong . a bit of sweetness probably the turbinado sugar which gives it almost a sugar cane smell . taste extremely powerful taste sensation going on here . i usually ca n t really taste a beer until it gets further toward the back of my palate but wow this hit me like a ton of bricks with the first drop . slight bitterness that fades into a sweeter taste but leaves with a bit of a bitter taste at the end . very confusing . sweetness may be due to the sugar plus a bit of caramel caoco or other syrupy ingredient . maybe a hint of fruitiness maybe something along the line of a lime . mouthfeel very creamy syrupy . possibly one of the thickest i ve tasted in a while . drinkability very good beer . i love the complexity of it . as far as being able to come back for another one or two i could n t say i could do it . one a night would be my limit for this beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass from the bottle . there was a large puffy head of foam that lasted of the way down . the appearance was cloudy with an orange copper color . there is a sharp hop character that lingers in the mouth mostly on the back of the tongue . overall great brew .,taste,0.9,1
twelve ounce brown bottle no dates . pours out burnt amber not unlike a fine scotch . no head which is not surprising given the extreme abv of this tipple . vinous raisiny . notes of brown sugar a solvent alcohol aroma that ll clear you sinuses . some sort of barley based brandy . big raisins just like the label promises . flavours of dates figs as well . warms the throat belly . high alcohol muscles out an off dry finishes with linering apple flavours . full bodied would be an understatement . very gentle carbonation . not for the faint of heart .,taste,0.9,1
nice dark brown color almost copper . very faint malty smell . i have had a few beers from breckenridge and have been impressed but this ai n t it . can taste malt but the texture is way too thin and so are the flavors . this beer might be better with higher carbonation . drinkable yes but not sure you would want to have more than one .,taste,0.4,0
draft service into a long stemmed fluted tulip glass at beachwood bbq . a clear light orange amber color with one finger of white foam head . light lacing remains on the glass . s initially very fruity with apricots sweet apples and freshly picked lemons . the layers dissipate somewhat but brightness remains with a crisp peppery quality that becomes the most assertive aspect of the smell over time . t begins dry with bright fruit that follows the early smell closely . acidity is present to the extent that it enhances other flavors . peppery spice emerges toward the middle as fruit recedes with the precocious development of some leafy bitterness . yeast is never assertive although most present in the middle . the finish is brief clean and bone dry by the end leaving just a whiff of vinous fermented fruit . m thin to medium viscosity vanishing from the palate but leaving a slow acidic burn to linger with brisk carbonation . d o this is a clean but full flavored saison that delivers nearly everything a member of the style should have minus any serious belgian yeast character . the beers of this brewery never disappoint usually keeping pretty close to the stylistic archetype and this is no exception . on an aside beachwood bbq hardly ever serves the beers of grand teton brewing so it was a real treat to encounter this previously unheard of saison there .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into a tulip glass . vintage according to the cork . awesome beer . not a sour and tart as some of the fresher cantillon beers i have had . still pretty sour on the back end . some sweetness from the raspberry on the front of each sip . great earthy barnyard flavors . this is a winner and i feel lucky to have tried one this old . definitely worth cellaring . i took some points off for drinkability as any of the true sour lambics i have ever had would not have more in a night . that being said this was a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
this one poured light with a thick head the smell was almost over powering like sour apple cider the taste sour and sweet i think a nice blend with almost a wine finish the first sip had a bite but after a couple of sips it went down nice . could not drink this all day but i would drink one a day if i could,taste,0.9,1
received this bottle in my birthday bif box from mdfb . thanks dan . poured into a new holland pint glass . pours a chill hazy light amber with a light tan head of about a fingers worth of foam that drops quickly leaving barely a wisp around the edges . aromas of floral and earthy hops some fruity esters from the yeast . some citrus as well . white wine fruitiness as it warms . flavors of pine and citrus hints of mint malt and there s an off flavor here as well . good level of bitterness . a white wine aroma and flavor is popping out as it warms . not pleasant . checked the ingredient list includes some german nobles in the kettle inappropriate in my mind and dry hopped with nelson sauvin . never experienced this variety before . a little research shows it has a gooseberry flavor which i can name now as well as a white wine fruitiness . i m not a fan . mouthfeel is medium good level of carbonation . overall this is n t working for me . i m old school when it comes to english styles which means english hops and estery yeasts . the german nobles and nz hops to me are wholly inappropriate . i enjoyed the experience of trying something new but did not like this beer overall .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . pours a murky straw yellow with a tinge of orange . thick white foamy head with good lacing . strong citrus on the nose mostly oranges . almost like an orange and cream smell . smells like spring and grassy fields and floral . some funk . this is so complex i do n t know if i ll be able to describe this accurately . up front grass straw and earth . slight belgian spice . this is followed by some citrus undertones and finishes dry with a whole lot of funk . mouthfeel is full bodied with good carbonation . incredible complex beer . i ca n t believe i waited as long as i did to try this but this is because the fantome labeled as biere artisanale sur lie was the classic saison .,taste,1.0,1
i drank this from a oz bottle into my orval glass . the beer pours dark brown with a total lack of carbonation . no head at at all . the aroma is medium and super malty with notes of caramel bread and candied sugar . the taste is super boring and flavorless . the feel is light without any flavor or feel at all . the taste is totally dead until the very end where you get a hint of skunked coffee . no bueno at all .,taste,0.4,0
oz can with retro style app pure gold dark straw with a frothy white head . perfect clarity smell sweet corn a touch of honey an flowers taste general malty sweetness . indistinguishable but pleasant . crisp clean aftertaste associated with corn adjuncts . crisp mouthfeel with a bit of corny film highly drinkable but the . might be hefty a great beer for cents a can . a good example of a well done american adjunct lager,taste,0.8,1
poured a gorgeous hazy golden orange color with lots of carbonation sticking to the side of the glass . the white one and a half inch head is supa frothy and holds shape well when you poke a finger in it . aroma . holy citrus . smells like lemon rind with strong hop aroma . slight medicinal alcohol scent . taste starts out with the pine sol and lemon rind but then this weird air freshener musty flavor takes over . feel is smooth but moderate . nice tingling from the carb . this is a drain pour and i really feel bad about it . but i ca n t drink it . so i either do n t like wheatwines or sorachi hops . i just burped and it tasted like burning rubber and plastic . the rare miss from ithaca .,taste,0.4,0
appearance this pours a very dark black with amber highlights . very little head and what little there is has little retention . practically no lacing either . smell nice maltiness with a smattering of aroma hops and several spices sage caraway jumiper . taste very robust taste . you will definately know this stuff is in your mouth . lot of malt malt sweetness toasted malt and dark brown sugar . some roasted nut flavors with notes of white sage juniper caraway and rosemary . nice rye profile to . mouthfeel medium body with good carbonation . drinkability i like it but is enough . this is not for the faint of heart .,taste,0.8,1
appearance black as night head dark brown with very little head smell heat with a bit of a roosted malts taste malty sweetness flavors drops out quite fast i can pick nothing else up weight medium to low body finish roosted malts very little hoppyness lingers,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
drank from a pint glass . a this beer pours with a foamy off white head and is dark honey in color . s hops as expected the primary smell are of hops . t this beer is upfront with with a little hop bite but is backed by a strong malt backbone . the bigfoot really comes through in this beer as well as the celebration ale . delicious . m this beer is a little thick but not syrupy . it has moderate carbonation and is smooth . d due to the two big beers in this blending celebration and bigfoot plus the dry hopping i would be hard pressed to drink more than a bomber of this in a sitting .,taste,0.8,1
served from a cask into an english glass mug in cardiff . cost was . gbp . reviewed from notes . a pours a one finger head of soft cream good thickness and average retention . colour is a transparent dark copper amber colour . sm cream lovely slight ester hops i ca n t identify and light amber hops . pretty light in strength . t watery with cream on the open . flat barley forms the pathetic foundation . it s simple garbage a casualty of camra s blind support of cask ale . this is proof they re wrong . mf smooth wet and watery . undercarbonated . again a victim of casking . dr might be better on draught . as is it s worthless shite and expensive at that . i d have it again out of a better serving type even a can but this is just crap .,taste,0.2,0
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 .,taste,0.9,1
a late in the evening i poured a bottle of this into a large wine glass . tumbling out of the bottle a half centimeter light brown head arose declining to a thin ring of bubbles around the glass seconds later . gazing into the glass i reflected that the beer was a dark brownish amber in color with a reddish tint to it that gave the many bubbles from the active carbonation a scarlet glow . swirling the glass i enjoyed watching patches of bubbles drip down the concave sides . s swirling the glass lightly i took in the surrounding air and noted the presence of tart cherries malt sweetness a bit of belgian yeast residue and slight hints of cocoa or coffee grounds . the last moment brought an alcohol twinge which acted as a sharp close to experience . t taking a sip i was caught off guard by the upfront peppery aspects of this beer which mellowed in the mouth with time to something akin to sour apples cherries . displaying more malt sweetness and alcohol flavor rather than the expected dried fruits raisins prunes or figs i found myself slightly disappointed at this divergence from the style . very minimal hop bitterness with a detectably mild yeastiness both mostly in the aftertaste . m playfully carbonated the beer feels creamy or foamy inside the mouth . medium light bodied with a well executed dry finish . d an average belgian beer for an unproductive evening perhaps the image works best to explain drinkability . hints and flowers of promise are apparent throughout the bitter cherries uniquely ethereal roasted accents and intriguing colors . yet nothing is capitalized upon or explored further all is largely stagnation and unfulfilled potential .,taste,0.6,1
bottle purchased at the swamp tavern served in a pint glass . pours a redish gold color and is cloudy . a smallish off white head caps the brew leaving little lace . smell s a sweet pine scent with some citrus notes . taste is a decidedly malty backbone with a fruity flavor along side and a mildly bitter finish . not over the to on hops as some dipas can be . mouth feel is smooth and full bodied . drinkable and mild flavor for a dipa . abv is a little high at . pct too high to be sessionable but this one is not bad.,taste,0.9,1
had this beer as part of a mix pack that i bought in burlington vt . bottle is marked for best by february i had it in december . poured into a pint glass . toasted marshmallow color head that last fairly long and has some good lacing . cloudy appearance with a reddish brown color . strong hop nose to this . even though i believe that it does n t fit the style . you can smell that the hops are fairly fresh smelling and strong . flavor follows the smell . strong hops with very little sweetness . full body . i am a bit surprised by this beer . seems like it will be a very malty brew but is n t at all . almost tastes like a dark ipa its so hoppy . if a friend offered me one i would n t turn it down but i ca n t say that i would seek the ends of the earth for it . over all an okay brew flavor wise but not very indicative of the style .,taste,0.7,1
the beer is pretty good but its a little to fruity . its tastes mostly like blueberry with a hint of citrus . the blueberry taste is a tad bit overwhelming and kinda makes your forget that your drinking a beer . although it taste pretty good i would not buy this again . i just do n t like the fruity flavor when it comes to my beer but for those of you who like a fruity beer i would highly recommend it .,taste,0.6,1
so when i was i thought this was the bomb along with killians haha . i thought it was a microbrew like guinness . i grew up in north alabam.what can i say . poured a dark red amber little carbonation and a ose that did not impress me . drinkability avrage as it is still one of the better ab produts .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is one of those belgians that seemed to come out of nowhere . but i guess all beers do that at some point so i guess i m being redundant and i guess i ll never get back the seconds of my life that it took to type this paragraph . after tussling with the rubbery cork that was all but impossible to remove this pours a color that certainly lives up to its name a burnt burnished dark gold having some very deep burgundy red tones . head is creamy and bubbly a beautiful thing with plenty of staying power . i do n t much like the mineral overload in the aroma . smells like a metal pail full of creek stones . yeast and malt attempt to pull through and they succeed to some degree as does some dusty dessert spice . but generally the aroma seems a bit off . tasting hints of dark herbal tea toffee sweet savory spices hazelnut and raisin grape a welcoming reasonable alcohol glow mingles within . honey like sweetness pervades but is never cloying . it sticks around in the finish too where that steely metallic business tries to work its way back in . maybe a little too carbonated but that seems to diminish with sitting warming . slick buoyant not a bad feel if it were n t for the bubble attack at the beginning . this is an okay belgian but certainly not one for the ages .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a beautiful deep maroon . thick foamy beige head that lasts for the whole drink . lots o stick on the glass . tons of caramel in the nose . a spice hop backed up with a sweet maltiness that i can even smell . big taste of caramel . grain sweetness with a citrus backing . not very bitter because the sweetness is very overpowering . a slight bit of alcohol comes through as well . very complex taste for an irish red . very creamy and a full body goes well with the style . very interesting take . it s more hoppy than most red s but i prefer that . one thing though is that it is n t a session beer . it s taken me an hour just to get through two . so it is n t something you want to get for a st. patties party or something like that .,taste,0.8,1
my fav stout . love to drink in the winter . a dark as night dark brown thin head s chocolate coffee and some nutty smells t the taste is wonderful some mocha flavor a robust black coffee and some carmel hints m medium medium heavy body coats the mouth and stays with you for awhile d enjoy having a few of these at a time,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear orange with two finger creamy off white head that fades to a quarter inch leaving thin rings of lace . smell earthy and green with spicy and citrus rind notes over a cantaloupe toffee base . taste sweet biscuit caramel upfront with lemon and grapefruit edges then a spicy and earthy bitterness that stays and is rejoined by grapefruit in the finish . light medium body lowish carbonation . good tasting ipa that leans towards balanced .,taste,0.9,1
just had a sam adams cream stout lets see how this compares . jet black with a sizable tan head . not very aromatic coffee and raisins . taste is where this one shinesdeep creamy milk chocolate hints of dark fruit espresso . hops do their job in not allowing this to become too sweet or overly malty . mouthfeel is awesome . full luscious and smooth . well done .,taste,0.9,1
the color is a dark amber and the head looks good and stays there for quite a while sadly the look is the best part about this beer . the smell is non existent . i tried and tried to get even the faintest aroma off this beer and was surprised when i could n t . the surprise did n t last long though because the taste was a quick initial metallic like flavor . while drinking it i described of that of a quarter . then as fast is it came it was gone and i was left with the flavor of a watered down beer . as for the drinkability i could drink it all day because it is so watered down that its not going to do much other then make you drunk .,taste,0.4,0
i ve tried this one on tap before unfortunatley the ounce bomber serving is not much better . not enitrely sure where the brewer is trying to go with this . it s kind of a cross between a mildly hopped pale ale and ground water . it does pour a very nice deep ruby colr with absolutley no head . at . it s pretty easy to get down for a barley wine .,taste,0.4,0
reviewed from notes because light lagers need some attention too . a the bottle has blue mountains so i know i have a cold and refreshing beer waiting to be enjoyed by me . the pour is clear and a sickly pale straw color . i do n t know that i ve seen a lighter hued beer than the one sitting right in front of me . a small white head fizzes down to nothing almost as quickly as it was formed . s t m faint corn and spiciness that s mildly reminiscent of a wheat ale on the nose . flavors are n t quite skunky but they re also far from fresh . it s virtually tasteless really . it s watery like i m drinking water that soaked grains for roughly seconds . the grain that s there is at least fresh tasting and spicy but i really had to pull the flavor recognition from somewhere deep down inside . d coors light is just that a lighter version of an already watery beer . i suppose a few of these would n t hurt on a super hot day when you do n t quite want water but you do n t quite want beer either . i reviewed this beer keeping in mind the style which is what i think a lot of craft beer drinkers forget . light adjunct lagers are n t my first or second or third etc choice but they are what they are .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a z bomber into a pint glass a crystal clear deep amber red . tan off white creamy looking head fell leaving behind no lace . looks heavy . s muted peated smokiness coupled with sweet caramel and toffee . t mild alcohol flavor shows up right away complementing an amazing smoky chocolate malt flavor . who knew you could smoke chocolate . noticeable hop spice delivering a bite and cutting through thick caramel malt . very mild toasted malt throughout . m tingling alcohol mixed with full bodied smoky malt and mild hop spice dance in the mouth . carbonation is mild and complements the style appropriately . once again full bodied and heavy . d i absolutely love this beer but i find it hard to finish more than one . i suppose it might not deserve a deduction due to this but no beer is perfect so . . . such a great beer as it warms and its subtlties shine through . great american rendition of this style . a must try beer from a great brewery .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle color of translucent golden honey with a decent white head clean nose of fruit cake yeast raspberries dust and sour taste of tart fruit apricot honey malty spice and yeast body is refreshing light crisp slight acidity and with perfect carbonation aftertaste of apricot yeast and light cherries,taste,0.9,1
a super pale yellow brew with almost no head at all pure white . the head has almost no retention with absolutely no lacing . s quite big bready like biscuit malts coming . a good level of light honey is in there too . slight citrus smell . some pepper and grassy like hops . smell is quite good actually . t very clean tasting beer . very refreshing . light honey taste with some definitive biscuit and tart like malts . some light grass hops and citrus . a tiny bit of pepper . very light tasting . m super crisp feeling . light body with high level of carbonation . d extremely drinkable very very sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into weyerbacher tulip . pack recently picked up at wegmans with their cherry beer this one is everything that was not . bottle graphics . best from founders . a little creepy . a wow is this one light colored dipa . held to the light would have thought it was some sort of belgian strawlike . the head is sturdy sea foam and flat out great lacing . we have some floaties at the bottom of the glass . from a bottle this is one of the most distinctive and nicest looking pours i ve seen . s madly citrus and piney . both are robust and the grapefruit pith just takes over and dominates the crap out of everything . the flowery scents are still there but i am overtaken by the fruits . orange papaya mango you name it its got it . t all that was in the smell and some more . if you have ever had the sugar crystallized type of grapefruit on top of a cookie or cake this is it . it is over the top but there is some malt there even though the color wouldnt lead you to think there would be . sweet sugar syrup lends some flavor in the middle of the smattering of hoppy goodness . m vaporlike texture that cleans off the inside of the mouth with the carbonation . creamy texture as it warmed up was real nice . mild carbonation . d this beer was nothing short of top notch . i taste the alcohol but i want to its not only hops . a unique dipa that is a nice change of pace . this foursome will go fast and i am eager to restock .,taste,1.0,1
dark orange in body with white wig on top . smells of lemons pine and strangely some sour apples . tastes of light lemons mostly citrus notes faint melon booze makes a cameo and cloying fruit aftertaste that mingles with medium bitterness . medium bodied with medium carbonation . warming and clinging bad fruit .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into ommegang tulip a bright golden yellow somewhat cloudy appearance . boasts a big white bubbly head . looks tantalizing . heads settles but leaves tightly bubbled lacing throughout the glass during consumption s tart fruity smell of green apples coriander banana and spices . yeasty and a little peppery . t damn fine . good mix of the tart fruitiness well spiced . the alcohol is noticeable here i think the taste could be improved with a toned down abv . m carbonation runs wild but the beer covers the palate well and is crisp and refreshing d very refreshing beer leaves you wanting at least one more . overall a real nice offering from ommegang good to see some state side folks nailing this belgian staple .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into a hf tulip . pours a hazy straw color with a small white head with some thin white lacing . nose is funky and tart a bit of grassy early flavors . taste is soap lavender and brett all day . super dry and bretty on he finish . its just not quite there since it was fresh . has nothing on the first one .,taste,0.4,0
had a ml bottle of this one . a murky mahogany with no carbonation . looks legitimately bad and flat . s bourbon nice woody character cabernet sour and oxidized character . it is obviously not the intended beer but it s decent . t sweet molasses some butter pear and plum and raisins with an obvious bourbon kick . again woody and oxidized . pretty good . m flat and thin . o two wrongs kind of make a right here . it s flat and it s sour . either one might have garnished a bad score alone but i do n t mind flat sours . chalk this up as my second experience of flat abbey .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to mike for picking this up on my behalf . served in a hair of the dog tulip . consumed on new year s eve . a generous tan foam settles to a thin cap and thicker collar leaving behind splotchy lace . dark brown body . s roasty and hoppy . a nice mix of pine citrus roast sugar and cocoa powder . plenty potent for . . t the taste does n t quite live up to the aroma s promise . the flavors are all still present but less defined and the roast character takes over and makes things a touch chalky and seltzer like . still it s quite flavorful for a small beer . m surprisingly hefty medium light body zesty carbonation and a dry and slightly resinous finish . d this was a pleasant surprise . i prefer this to big hugs and sticky fat and it served as a good way to pace oneself throughout the evening . easy to drink refreshing and sessionable hope they make this again next year .,taste,0.7,1
pleasing appearance with ruby red highlights in the midst of coffee dark brown with a wheat colored head that sticks around in the form of a substantial ring . huge smoke aroma like smoked gouda cheese dominates but there s a discernable sweet malt backing typical of any german bock . on the palate the smoke is there and up front but the initial taste of this beer is quite sweet with bock y malts molasses big time showing through . the smoke mixes well with those malts in the mid palate while the finish switches with a snap over to pure smoke . the finish holds on for a while . pretty smooth mouthfeel owing to the huge malt component but drinkability without a food to match this with is pretty low . without that the smoke is a bit much for me to down a whole ml bottle .,taste,1.0,1
smell right off is sugary like glucose based sports drinks . just a hint of dark or roasted malt character that i d expect in a stout . i get a whiff of dms too . deep copper and clear . lighter and more translucent than any stout i ve ever had . smallish but lasting tan head . flavor is actually o.k . but not at all like a stout . sweet like a bock beer with decent malt character . but some of the sweetness seems to be unfermented sugar maybe some adjunct sugar . there s no discernable roast character at all . hops are there for light bittering but basically not a factor . body is pretty light . carbonation level is also high that helps give it a little bittering bite . probably not a beer i will have again . if this were put in front of me blind and someone told me it was a bock i d think it was an average effort for a brew pub or homebrew bock . as a stout it fails on so many levels . as a r.i.s. it s not even close .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap in goblet type glass . appearance murky dark brown . almost like apple cider . thin caramel colored head that dissipated quickly . smell mostly citrus with some malt background . expected a bit more maltiness in the nose . taste very good . when i ordered this beer i did n t know what to expect but it is has definite belgian ale character . nice peppery hoppy flavor but clean finishing . yummy . mouthfeel a bit thinner than expected . not bad but not outstanding . drinkability nice clean finish leads to good drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
had this one at the brewpub in nashville last night . pours a very clear and light yellow color with no head and no lacing . very light color . and only . abv . come on . not much in the aroma very weak . the flavor is extremely watered down . has a slight bitterness on the finish . liberty hops methinks . this does n t even seem like a beer . too light too weak does n t cut it . eh . drinkability was ok if you like water in your beer .,taste,0.4,0
beyond farm ale aroma beyond barnyard aroma funky and cruel . the taste is yeasty there is some fruityness and brett and wood and earth as i hold my nose . carbonation tingly mouthfeel . yet still decent drinkability . ken s bottle from struise directly,taste,0.8,1
i do n t know if i got a bad bottle of this stuff or what but this big bear black stout was a total let down and almost undrinkable . pours a deep bark black with a rich creamy mocha head . lovely nose with scents of milk chocolate and raisins . the entrance is very active slightly smokey and sweet on the finish the beer is somewhat bland and has an awful milky chimical taste on the after taste . i feel that something had to have been off with this beer because i could n t even finish it due to the offputting after taste . judging by everyone else reviews i think i got a bum bottle hopefully when i get another some day this beer will redeem itself,taste,0.2,0
a tasty spicey brown beer brought in from a belgian transaction . looks and taste abbeyish . the carbonation tingles and numbs the tongue while the chocolate dominates along with other spices with hints of fig caramel . a very tasty beer sweet with sugar some roast toffee and virtually no head and satisfying aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
a very light beer . pours light yellow with a frothy white head . no aroma to speak of . taste is very thin especially for . corn rainwater and metal . sweet but nasty aftertaste . at least i got to try a beer from india which begs the question out of the billion people in india why could n t one make a beer that does not taste like budweiser .,taste,0.6,1
bottle brewed on poured into imperial pint glass . a clear dark orange . slight red notes . a finger of off white head . s fruity with grapefruit and hint of . is that mango . fairly bitter smelling with a background but clearly present malt backbone . t the fruitiness in the nose is virtually gone in the taste showing up only slightly on the finish . taste is a wash of dry bitter slightly pine hops mixed with a strong malt backbone for an ipa . m medium bodied . o not the best but not the worst of the hp series . if you like straightforward bitter ipas it s worth a shot .,taste,0.6,1
double bastard ale liter bottle medium pour in a tulip glass brewed winter consumed poured a clear ruddy brown and amber with a yellowish beige fizzy somewhat diminishing head with good lacing . smelt of canned pineapple citrus grapefruit with moderate tutti frutti sucre d orge and light spruce pear and banana . taste was upfront strong bittersweet pineapple and light gelatin and barley sugar followed by a strong harsh bitter sweaty spruce and pine with light cinnamon and clove spiciness on a long finish . palate was medium bodied softly carbonated oily moderately alcoholic and strongly astringent . overall opening a bottle of this size is an occasion itself and the contents do not disappoint with great bold flavors and aromas .,taste,0.9,1
pours almost an opaque black with rich foamy head . aroma is almost pure chocolate with a slight hint of malt behind it . chocolate is more prevalent in the flavor . the chocolate makes this beer but not sure how true to the bock style it is . this is definitely for chocolate lovers but not a great value in my opinion .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy red with finger of head that quickly dissipates to a thin ring with zero lacing . none . smell is hard to find hints of sweet malt and a vague tinge of cardamom . drink is sweet with a somewhat dry herbal finish pleasantly bitter with a little tang . minimal carbonation seemed sort of flat . blah . i m extremely disappointed once again from a sample from the seasonal pandora s box from magic hat all of which appeared to be in date . it s a spring sampler after all . paid a dollar more for a twelver than i would have for a nice sierra nevada box right next to it . bad choice . i do n t know if i got a crappy batch or group of batches or a mishandled case but yuck .,taste,0.7,1
thanks bbrianboogie . bottled on nov . poured into a tulip . an amazing looking beer . this is not the biggest ipa by abv but man does it look good . a rich red body that is a little cloudy . pours a perfect head that slowly drops itself as it leaves thick and perfect lacing . woowzers . this beer has me right off the hop . the aroma continues in the same vein . floral and hoppy amarillo or a c hop . a bit of earthy hop underneath it too . the malt is understated but i think that is only because i am getting the hops kicking me in the nose . everything an iipa should be . i was worried that the nose would be off as the bottle was older . thanks heavens not . the taste of the beer is nice but it is not nearly as overwhelming as my two previous senses too it to be . the primary hop flavour is earthy and a bit dank . not my favorite . it is well balanced though as the bitterness is there but not overwhelming nor lingering forever upon the palate . the malt body is sweet and at times tastes bready like crackers . this hits you until the bitterness rolls in and balances it out . personally i would have preferred a more floral hop in the body . still good . mouthfeel is a unbalanced . plays well in the mouth in terms of bitterness but the carbonation at times seemed a bit too biting . not normally but in a few mouthfuls . a good and drinkable iipa that had me from the pour . well done garrison .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle . pours a nearly clear gold with cm of foamy white head quickly diminishing . aroma of sweet malts . initial flavor is light and sweet no real definitive flavor . aftertaste is mildly dry and long lasting . light body light carbonation light lacing and no alcohol presence noted . overall anyone could drink this if other better beers were n t around .,taste,0.4,0
light amber straw with thick head and clingly lace . malty aroma with slight nuances of hops . somewhat sweet creaminess from malt and cooked grain that is balanced somewhat by mild hop bitterness . finished dry and clean with slight astringent bitterness .,taste,0.6,1
i dont see what the problem whit good ol bud light is . there are much worse beers in the world than this one . i have been known to at times put down a whole case of these . while it can not compare with an import not much american beer can . for what it is worth bud light is actually pretty good . beats the hell out of its cousin busch light .,taste,0.8,1
pours a cloudy brown color with a tall head that fell slowly and left plenty of lacing on the glass . the aroma had a lot of sour notes along with some spices as well . the flavor was very sour compared to what i expected not quite puckering but just right . lots of fruity and spicy flavors to go along with the sour character . as it warmed more flavors appeared very complex flavor . the mouthfeel was medium and the drinkability was good . this is definately a beer i ll seek out again .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a very deep dark brownish black with the slightest hints of ruby on the edges when held up to the light . a nice mocha color head . s smells like a big roasty porter . good amount of smoke and roasted malt . there is just the faintest hint of chile spice in the nose . not enough to make you think of it but the nose tingles just a tad and knowing that there is chipotles in here one knows what the tingle is from . t yum . a nice big roasty malty porter . hints of chocolate and a fair amount of smoke . the chipotle is in the aftertaste and attacks the back of your throat . it provides a nice addition . this starts of tasting like your normal big malty porter but the peppers really elevate this beer and add a totally differnt element . m medium body with moderate to high carbonation . very rich and smooth . the carbonation provides a nice feel and finish is like velvet . d not sure how many of these i would really comsume in a night probably just one . this is tasty beer and very unique but like all spicy foods the more you drink the more chipotle you taste . the burn is not intense but it is there . one and done for me .,taste,0.9,1
i picked this one up from hi times liquor in costa mesa few months back on a recommendation from the guy working the floor . as usual i gave it the royal treatment my stone imperial russian stout glass . however it did n t treat me quite so well as soon as i popped the cap foam began shooting out of the bottle . i managed to salvage most of the beer but i had to pour the excess into a standard pint glass and then sift the contents of my irs glass in a bit at a time . i was left with a half finger of foam settled on a cloudy copper body . as compared with my few past saison experiences the odor of this one was surprisingly sweet peach . along with the more familiar biscuity quality . the flavor was rather interesting especially considering half the carbonation probably landed three counties away . very slight peachy sweetness a bit of lime a bit earthy biscuity and an element of pepper . complex . yes . tasty . not really but easy to drink with light alcohol decent carbonation still and a pretty clean finish . my third saison this blows away the one saison dupont i had but does n t hold a candle to the biere de miel also from dupont . i m thinking straight saisons might just not be my style .,taste,0.6,1
thick initial head dissapates into a thin but creamy tan head that leaves belgian lace until the last sip . almost black in color with just a tinge of brown when held to light . slight chocolate malt and roasted barley aroma is discernible but that awesome young s fruity estery nose from the yeast strain actually dominates . roasted barley character dominates initially then is followed by a silky smoothness from oats . could use a touch more malt complexity and body . hop bitterness is only a foundation and is not in the forefront . the brew finishes with roasted barley bitterness on the tongue like many stouts do . as with most of young s brews the drinkablility is unsurpassed . although this is certainly an above average oatmeal stout i was expecting a bit more from this fine brewery . it s a notch or two below fresh samuel smith s os . still better than the majority of american microbrewed oatmeal stouts however .,taste,0.7,1
poured from the bottle into a pub glass . appearance the beer pours an ominous amber shade . the head was frothy white and short lived . there was a ring of foam around the top of the beer . lacing was like concrete down the side of the glass . smell this beer has a floral piney lead of that swims on an ocean of sweet malty goodness . taste this beer is a wallop of hoppy piney floral citrusy tastyness . sweet bready malty taste support all the hops . mouthfeel drinkability this beer is very full bodied . the hops and the alcohol can be difficult at times drink . however the beer taste good enough and provides enough drinking pleasure to go back for more . this beer is a sipping and savoiring beer .,taste,0.9,1
a deep caramel color with a thin head that vanished in a hurry s flowery and lemony with some subtle pine . it reminds me more or summer than spring as it says on the label t piney and slight hops taste that actually was pretty good . way different from what it smelled like m light for the taste with a little tinge at first but not much aftertaste d good and surprising but not great it s a nice change of pace but not much more,taste,0.8,1
this beer pours a clear bronze color with red hues . the head is small and recedes quickly into no lacing . the aroma is of caramel biscuits and grass . the taste is like the aroma but with some nice nutty flavors appearing in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is quite thin for an oktoberfest while the carbonation is nice . overall this is another overhyped disappointment from new glarus . it is n t bad by any means but i do n t think its so good that i would search for it .,taste,0.8,1
was turned on to this by my buddy at the bodega i am glad that he did . i also got to give a shout out to the guys at flying dog . i love your art work you guys rock . a very clean gold amber with a nice white head not to thick leaving a nice web of lacing down the glass s i get the sweet scent of citrus backed with malts and a earthy hoppy finish t the malt and yeast come through first finishing out with a nice blast of hops and a hint of spice maybee cloves or all spice m medium bodied very nice carbonation also has a nice creamy texture to it and a nice hope bite very interesting on the palet d this is a great one you get the best of both worlds tied into one . great winter warmer hides the . very well . i would like to go drink a sixer of this in the tahoe snow .,taste,1.0,1
swee toffee hoppy malt scent almost like a hoppy stout . deep dark thick amber color . very nice mouth feel clean and refreshing . watery caramel hops with a touch of citrus . also grapefruit and not very bitter in the taste or finish which is nice . easy to drink and not as complex or harsh as some of their other beers which is a nice change of pace for them . a very nice ale .,taste,0.8,1
the beer poured thick and smooth with a three finger head . very dark even against the light with a chocolate coffee colored head . the smell was unimpressive most of the traditional porter scents were drowned out by an overpowering metallic smell . they did a great job masking the massive quantities of alcohol found in baltic porters . i tasted smokey coffee infused with the delightful sweetness of a pecan . the mouthfeel was slightly disappointing as it was thinner than i had imagined it would be especially when considering the thickness of the pour . overrall the gonzo imperial porter is a drinkable beer but as far as baltic porters go i prefer the duck rabbit .,taste,0.8,1
oz can a tan yellow colored beer white head s smells a bit like a can . hints of bitter hops t good nothing great . m little body ok carbonation . d good for its price . for a rack of beer probably would be really good for a fishing trip . i m in college and i see myself buying this beer as substitute for keystone when i plan on partying and need a change for the usual .,taste,0.6,1
appearance deep brown to black color with about a finger of toffee colored head that vanished quickly . very little to no lacing . smell wow lots of sweet roasted malt in the nose . you can definitely smell the abv right away i was a little worried that the alcohol would dominate the taste at this point . taste this is really where this beer shines and worries about the strong alcohol taste dominating quickly vanished . the flavors in this beer are very complex and work well together . initially the taste is very sweet and there is a definite cherry flavor but as soon as you start to exhale all the bitter dark chocolate really shines . the chocolate almost coffee flavor lingers for a while in your mouth . mouthfeel silky smooth feeling here with very little carbonation . it completely surrounds every nook and cranny of the tongue and almost has a thick syrupy feel . overall this beer was a pleasant surprise i ve heard good things about brooklyn brewery for years but i ve never really been very impressed by any of their offerings . this changed that though this brew was quite complex effectively hid the high abv and left a wonderful dark chocolate taste in my mouth well after finishing the glass .,taste,0.9,1
a fairly clear harvest orange with about a fingers worth of solid white head and carbonated bubbles that slowly made its way to the surface . s very subtle in the aroma department . just a mild bready maltiness with a tinge of hop bitterness poking through . t biscuity and has the aftertaste of the worlds best croissant . a little bit of citrus kick is just what the beer needed and provides nicely . very english in its subtleties . m not too sweet at all . the breadiness keeps that aspect in check . the carbonation is great and the lacing is perfect for the style . d this is a pretty high octane esb by any standard but i certainly did n t detect any of that . good stuff .,taste,0.9,1
on cask o briens pub san diego ca via hand pump on . served in a pint glass . pours a slightly hazy copper with a thin head of soapy looking brite white foam . retention and lacing are mostly fizzy looking . the aroma starts with a deep rich tang of tropical fruits toasted bread and caramel sweetness before being surrounded by hoppy notes of pine and to a lesser extent spice . good flavors here for sure but this just seemed to be lacking some strength to it . the taste gets things back on track big time first starting out with a sweet base up front of malt and tropical fruit i m getting a ton of grapefruit here before giving way to a very aggressively bitter finale of resins spice and citrus rind . this just coats the mouth with assertive hops really earning this beer it s name . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a certain amount of alcohol heft to the body but there is just enough mellowness here from the cask conditioning to help this go down much easier than it probably should . no shortage of hops and heat in this beefy dipa from green flash . having this on cask probably helped save the drinkibility of it but seemed to lessen the aroma somewhat . this is good one for those looking for an unabashed west coast hop experience .,taste,0.9,1
from notes look very hazy orange with a decent head and nice lacing . smell very malty with a bit of an earthy hop note.also a strange as in unpleasent funk note . taste much better than the smell . nice and balanced with smooth sweet malts right out front followed by a hearty earthy and floral hop taste . mouth moderate thickness and carbonation a bit thick for the style . drink for the price of . the drinkability is n t great . it was certainly worth a try though . would n t turn one down if offered .,taste,0.8,1
i had this at oktoberfest zinzinatti in a plastic solo cup so it was difficult to get a good look at the color . creamy tan head and dark brown beer but hard to tell how clear the beer was due to the cup . nice roasty and hoppy aroma and that would sum up the flavor as well . pretty bold hop flavor but not overly bitter so it goes down smooth . definitely a big malty sweet flavor lurking in the background on this one and i think that really helps tone the hop flavor down . beer felt kind of heavy but still a very easily drank brew . a very nice beer to discover during the oktoberfest festival .,taste,0.7,1
served in a koningshoeven chalice . pours a golden straw in color with a slight amount of chill haze . solid densely packed white head of good duration and with fine lacing a full finger easily . the nose here is worth the price of admission with the rare spiciness of the yeast verily prickling at the nasal passages inviting wet horseblankets and dull fruity malt components up for drinks in the wee hours . better than i remember in this regard . equal parts tangy and sweet on the first sip coating the tongue and promoting a sense of degustation where s that sampler platter at . pale malts sing the high notes in the background as the middle is cajoled through the wheaty meaty bits and the zest of the yeast parying a bit in the foreground but not quite asi remembered from my last go round some years back . dry around the finish and with enough hop aromatics to make you notice them but even for the stylistic interpretation that is hennepin this is a rather tame component . not a small beer by any means it drinks so easily you ll forget where you left your car keys if you re not lucky . some lemon rind peaking through here and there but nothing to be overly offended by and in the end this feels a bit tame overall . still this is the first time i ve had it on draught and seeing as how it s back it wo n t be the last . i look forward to another go . . .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep golden color moderately hazy with a two finger head . fairly poor retention and nothing is left behind . aroma is fairly heavy on the cloves and spicy yeast and has just a tad of bubblegum passion fruit in the back . nice . flavor is a little disappointing . again strong clove flavor from the yeast up front followed by a stale musty kind of wheat . finish is dry and lingering with just a hint of tartness . well carbonated and light bodied this is a great beer for being outside in the summer . overall not bad but there are better out there i think . perhaps this bottle is a little old or was mishandled but this just is n t doing that much for me . i have noticed that this beer does tend to vary quite a bit from bottle to bottle . perhaps i just got another bad one . that is my kind of luck .,taste,0.6,1
pours out pale straw and sits bright gold in the glass with a smallish soapy white head . fades rather quickly and leaves little around the glass . prickly aroma of grassy hops honeysuckle and clover . bready yeast notes dabbed along throughout . hints of honey crisp apples and faint bits of pepper . dull concentrations of watery malts and muted hop bitterness . little else around to speak of aside from the taste of flloury raw noodles . crisp light mouthfeel with moderate carbonation and mild medium bitterness . this showed promise at the nose but fell far short from there on out . a lusterless beer without enough balance nor enough hops to make it a quality pils .,taste,0.4,0
i have had this beer both out of a bottle and on tap at a local restaurant being impressed every time . i do have a soft spot in my heart for heavier beers thats drinkability is exceptional but this beer conquers it all . i ll take one of these over almost any beer i have ever laid eyes on . very very exceptional,taste,1.0,1
this was the beer that got me into drinking darker beers . and after becoming more knowledgeable about beer . it s really not that good . from the can it poured that beautiful pitch black with a slightly off white thick head . lacing sticks to the glass forever . aroma is lacking . you can smell the roasted malts and a bit of earthy leafiness but it s really faint . taste . . it s still guinness but it s watered down . something is not right . it s still creamy and stoutlike but something seems to be missing . roasted malts and earthyness . slight bitter after taste . drinkability is good . could use a bit more carbonation . other than that i could drink this all night . was really disappointed in this purchase . do n t know if they changed something in the recipe or if i ve just grown as a beer drinker but this is just an average beer .,taste,0.6,1
i m going to say right off the bat that this needs to be aged . it s just far too strong when it s fresh . i had a bottle of this back in and i believe that it was that years vintage . it s a dark brew with little head . has a very boozed up aroma with many different things spewing from it . it s almost undrinkable when it s fresh to me . i had to sip this so slowly that it was like hardly even having any . the best thing i can compare this to would be sam adams tiple bock .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle to a standard pint glass . a pours a transparent golden yellow . very little head . s corn grain skunk smell not too pleasant . t tastes better than it smells but still no treat . m mouthfeel is ok. d this beer is drinkable but i would rather drink something else . .,taste,0.3,0
a dark copper to amber with good clarity . very little foam or froth on the surface . s grainy aroma with a vague hint of sweetness . t disappointingly light . characteristically bitter with a malty creamy body . fruity and musty undertones . grassy earthy hop flavors absent . m creamy with a wet refreshing finish . overall one of the least pleasing beers i have recently had . i enjoy an american style pale ale quite a lot and this brew was not what i had bargained for .,taste,0.3,0
a vigorous pour yielded fingers of white froth atop a hazy honey colored ale . has a starchy muskiness to its aroma with slight citrusy wheat note . head has settled down quickly and retains abit with lacing . mouthfeel is rather flat feeling with a slight dryness . flavor is completely unusual and a bit unpleasant . a bit sour and earthy with a staleness added to it . i m not sure if i ll finish this one or not . not a good tasting brew .,taste,0.2,0
the beer poured out orange amber in color with a remarkable clarity . the head was very minimal in size but a slow and steady stream of carbonation kept in alive for a while . the handsome looks were quite nice but the smell was simply outstanding . sweet citric and soft the nose only gave a slightest hint of the hidden potency in the form of rose oil like fusels . the taste was quite bitter which came as a surprise to me . the hops were herbal an assertive and the fusel alcohols carried them right to the throat . this made the beer taste quite dry and reminded me of scalded milk . the sweetness was there underlying the hops but the appearance of it was only fleeting . the mouthfeel was light and drinkability high . this is quite a feat considering the strength . i do see a promise of improvement here with some aging although i am not sure this will hold up for the really long haul .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at track in warwick ri served in a tulip glass . a the beer is a deep black color with a short dense light brown head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass . s the aroma is kind of faint but contains chocolate roasted malts and a touch of hops . t the taste is very malty as you would expect from this type of beer with flavors of chocolate and dark fruit . there s a very mild hops presence which is normal as well but it keeps a decent balance . the after taste is bitter sweet . m smooth and crisp heavy body light carbonation finish is sticky and dry . d a little tasty goes down ok kind of filling good kick decent representation of style it s decent beer but it s definitely not the first big stout that i would pick .,taste,0.8,1
poured out of bottle into pilsener glass . appearance i thought it was beautiful . poured very nicely into the glass . a nice rich pale brown color . the head was nigh . barely there for more than a minute . yet it was a nice creamy tan color . smell not that great . could be alot better . smelled metallic and a tad bit sour to me . taste this is where it s a winner . in my opinion bass is a wonderful ale . upfront you get blasted by the bitterness of the hops and then the malt kicks in with the swallow . carbonation is light not heavy . fits very well with the beer . i also get a bit of a fruity nutty taste with it . mouthfeel carbonation is light and fits well with this beer . i felt it was not very creamy and a tad bit watery . which is sad because a bit more creaminess could have made this beer grand . drinkability seeing as i drank down a whole pack of bottles that evening i believe it s safe to say that it is very drinkable . bass ale is one of my favorite beers . not super easy to find for me where i live but when i do you better bet i buy it .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the dig pub . a finger white foamy head and a golden yellow color . smell malty floral hops some type of noble hops . taste malty bready very little bitterness . about the lowest ibu beer i ve ever had for this style . mouthfeel good although a little more malt or doing a decoction would make this a much better beer . drinkability excellent . great for a texas summer . i expect this will stake out a permanent tap at the dig and will compete favorably with firemans . overall a very nice beer . i wish it had a little better mouthfeel .,taste,0.6,1
weihnachts bier from schwaben braeu pours with a dark gold colored body and promotes a decent light tan and sticky looking head . aromas produced are a little herbal and cinnamon like . there seems to be a little bit of a spicy fragrance too . this brew is crisp and feels clean . it has a light taste of wheat cracker like taste . this is a good session beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours the typical malt liquor way . slightly dark golden with a thing ring of bubbles . typical corny grainy smell and a hint of burnt veggies . sweet tasting and not overly grainy . lot of corn in the flavor but this one is really smooth . mouthfeel is surpisingly not sticky considering the abv yet it still holds firm in the mouth like a higher gravity malt liquor . highly drinkable and a nice change from steel reserve . i think i ve found my new favorite malt liquor .,taste,0.8,1
pitch black with a couple fingers of beige head . head dies down to a ring of foam and leaves nice lacing behind . smells of balsamic vinegar cherries black currants and lactic sourness oak and vanilla . taste follows smell . balsamic vinegar up front luscious tart cherry notes black currants lactic sourness some light roasty notes more of a sour than a stout . the mouthfeel is light quite sour tart . a lingering tartness hangs around . quite enjoyable . definitely recommended for sour fans .,taste,0.9,1
had this one over a . hour layover in the slc airport . poured into a pint glass . appearance hop rising pours a clear golden color with orange highlights . about a finger of head forms . lacing and retention are both pretty good . smell i get a lot of citrus and hops mostly with not much backing it . nothing real impressive in this category . taste the taste is much better than the smell . a lot of citrus a nice amount of hops and some definite alcohol burn . it may not be for some but i like citrusy dipas and do n t mind some alcohol on the back end . i like it . mouthfeel drinkability this beer is light on the mouth and not the smoothest drinking . alcohol burn does retract from that category . overall i found this beer to be pretty enjoyable and had of them among a couple other of their beers .,taste,0.8,1
crystal clear gold colour with a thick bright white cap that fell over the course of a few minutes . sticky lace . floral sulfury hops with a little fruitiness in the nose sweet malts . low bitterness quite sweet with a little bit of spicy alcohol in the finish . slightly fruity with mild hop flavour . not very well balanced . alcohol was well hidden . medium bodied with average carbonation . fair but not something i ll go back to . i like others in the baltika line much better .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a a light hazy golden color with little to no head . the smell was strong and primarily of bannanas . i tasted in addition to banannas a nice spiced flavor allspice or cloves or nutmeg perhaps . there was also a noticeable bready yeasty flavor . i was a bit disapointed by the bannana flavor it tasted a bit chemically but this was just barely perceptable . quite a sweet finish . the mouthfeel was a bit thin and i have to say i did n t really want to finish this bomber . overall it s not a great example of a blonde but for . i guess i ca n t complain too much .,taste,0.7,1
i bought this as part of a gift set however the two glasses were the only highlights . the chocolate lager poured a dark amber color with a minimal light tan head . the aroma hits you as you open the bottle . the scent of dark cocoa powder sweet malts milk chocolate and malted milk balls fills the room and your nose . however the flavor is more like canned chocolate syrup that overpowers the beer . the body was about medium with a creamy oily texture . the carbonation was light and the finish was long with some bitter notes . over all i think they should have spent more time on flavor than the odd bottle and fancy packaging . well at least i got two nice glasses in the gift set .,taste,0.3,0
pours a dark copper with a modest head that diminishes quickly to a thin film . moderately hoppy taste and well balanced . finishes with an alcohol presence that seems inappropriate for the low alcohol content . caramel malt to the nose . drinkability suffers due to the finish .,taste,0.8,1
a torrent of bubbles rush to meet a big creamy head but they chill quickly and slowly walk up the sides after the initial pour . color is a rusty orange red . no lace at all . errrr . not sure what s going on with the aroma here . is it my sniffer or does this smell like wet dog . i do have dogs but not in this room and none of them are wet at the moment . there is a very faint ginger smell getting through like that of a lesser ginger ale soda . the flavor is more complex and enjoyable . it reminds of a car crash between the kind of hops malt balance found in good barley wines and the fragrant spiciness of a pumpkin ale . as it warms the alcohol comes through in a warming glow . there s a medicinal quality to this too but not in the negative way i would usually use that term to describe beer . fruit like candy like allkindsa like this is one intriguing concoction . not as thick in the mouth as i would expect from this flavor variety but holds in there well with equal slickness and fizziness . a tough one to nail down but enjoyable all the same . a pleasure to sip and ponder as each sip offers something a little different than the one before .,taste,0.9,1
served in a budweiser pokal . pours a . normally i would call it a clear pale straw but there s hardly any straw in there at all more like a clear sallow a clear jaundice . the head is thick and solid for a decent while before disappearing into the pale leaving some nice thick lacing behind . the nose is burnt rice and toasted grains a hint of vegetation creeping from the undergrowth . the taste follows but pushes the notes from the nose to the back reserving the van for a sharp aluminum foil . seriously . i apparently chewed some foil while drinking my adjunct lager . damn . and i was gon na do that afterward . anyway the body is decidedly light with highly active carbonation and a very watery texture . overall a very disenchanting brew whose drinkability necessarily falters with the highly objectionable taste . come on peru .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a nonic pint . cloudy red orange color with a foamy white head which sits quite snugly in the nonic bubble . decent amount of carbonation in the liquid . great head retention time . smell is very minimal in all areas . prolonged shelf life of this bottle really killed it . some citrus notes big malt presence and little to no hop aromas . taste is basically a watered down ipa . in other words a drain pour . hop presence is completely eradicated . mostly a watery mess of lemon rind and stale malt . just an unfortunate buy of an old bottle . definitely will reconsider if given a fresher sample . barely medium bodied . more so on the thin side overall . moderate carbonation . drinkability receives benefit of the doubt . a fresher bottle will definitely ameliorate the overall low scores .,taste,0.4,0
enjoyed in a pint glass a pours a thick brown color that looks like it has a certain chalky character to it pours with very little head and what it does pour with is gone almost immediately pours pretty clear with no carbonation bubbles s smells more like a stout or a porter in my opinion coffee chocolate toffee and caramel malts almost no scotch scent until the very end and little even there t what the hell is this beer . its all over the place hits first with caramel and toffee notes just like the bottle says then slides over to a bit of woody smokiness from the scotch flavor then slides out a bit sweet and warm im so confused here its so complex it has confused my palate great taste though i just do n t think it should be classified as any sort of style m gentle carbonation thick through and through smooth from the beginning straight through to the end a bit of alcohol burn but that might just be since it is a scotch ale pleasant and nice o this is n t a scotch ale i could very well be wrong but i just feel that there is so much going on here that it cant be classified at all a nice brew tastes great pours . well pour but i enjoy it as a brew and would gladly have it again,taste,0.9,1
a gold orange color . hazy for a pale ale . unfiltered . medium low white head that dissipates after about seconds . s very light hop aroma but no off notes . t nice strong hop flavor . malt is present but not overpowering just enough to support hops . finish is strongly bitter but not astringent . no appreciable hop flavors other than the basics i.e . no citrus melon or pine m thin like a pale ale should be . very drinkable . carbonation is appropriate for the style . o not the best pale ale but certainly not the worst . aroma could use improvement and hop flavor could be more complex . however i could see this being very sessionable quite a drinkable beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a brown oz bottle with no freshness date into a snifter . black in color but a dark red hue appears when held to light . tan finger head that quickly fizzles away . leaving a thin layer of tan retention . lace is almost non existant . the aroma is mildly present fruity some veggie like quality . a mild burnt grain scent . mouthfeel is silky and overcarbonated . this is almost watered down in flavor and aroma . some roasted grain flavor a touch of coffee finish is watery and plain . go ahead and skip this . if there is oats in here they sure skimped on them . volume appears to be the priority .,taste,0.4,0
got this bottle at taco mac metropolis poured into a pint glass . pours a deep mahogany with a thin off white head that showed decent retention and a hint of lacing . the aroma was nice on this beer with a really strong fresh ground coffee smell on top of the dark roasted malts . there is also chocolate hints in the nose as well . the taste let me down a little after the smell with a slightly unpleasant bitterness that overpowers the underlying roasted malt and coffee tastes . the mouthfeel is decent and fairly dry with the aforementioned bitterness . this one smelled great and tasted ok. not one of my favorites from great divide .,taste,0.6,1
appearance soft pillowy head adorns a pale straw colored body . the beer is as cloudy as a hefeweizen . smell light grains likely wheat . taste cereal type of wheatiness . a little sweetness from the corn . overall not a lot of flavor . a little bland . mouthfeel amazingly smooth and creamy . cream ale indeed . body is suprisingly thick . drinkability whenever i drink this i want to drink lots of it . naturally then it would make a great session beer . notes at first i considered spotted cow to be inferior to new glarus s amazing line up of light wheat beers dancing man crack d wheat and i d also put stone soup in this category . however this beer grows on me the more times i drink it . it s kind of an anomoly among beers in that it s taste is it s weakest characteristic . on the other hand the mouthfeel and drinkability are suberb . you ca n t ask for much more from a brewery s flagship beer . i still see it as inferior to the likes of dancing man and crack d wheat but only slightly which mainly attests to how excellent those seasonal beers are . spotted cow may be the weakest of the new glarus line up but i still love it . i guess that means new glarus is a great brewery .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
purple haze was the first beer with flavor i ever tried and as a consquence it has a special place in my heart . i originally hated beer but once i had purple haze i began to like it and then eventually that led to me learning trying and loving all other beers . a pretty good call on my part . purple haze has very light head maybe cm that dissipates quickly and the appearance is similiar to a blue moon but much lighter although not quite the same as a lager . smell is of raspberries and smells pretty fruity but that s what it is a fruit beer . taste is exceptional for a fruit beer in my opinion although i m sure it s biased based on my history . the mouthfeel and drinkability are n t great as it may be overcarbonated at times and really fizzes in your mouth .,taste,0.8,1
as compared to a young heathen . pours a midnight black color with some ruby red highlights around the edge of the glass . a good pour left a tan colored head but did quickly dissipate and hide to the edge of the glass . no lacing really but some good viscous legs that clinged on to the glass . the nose is limited overall but some nice smells what you could get . a light malty aroma with some light chocolate and toffee notes . not much on the astringency side . mostly a malt nose with a light lactic aroma more of a milky thing . some yeast aromas and a hint of earthy mineral notes as well . the taste comes out more than the nose . a more malt base with a noticeable chocolate and hint of roast . a bit one dimensional i would like a bit more depth . noticeable esters with plums and raisins . a bit much for style but ok . some noticeable minerally metallic notes that i usually associate with black strap molasses . there is a bit of a stale note strange considering the freshness of this . noticeable yeast notes and alcohol fusel flavors . the body is moderate . this is where the beer really falls off . really would like more depth . there is n t much for carbonation but ok for style . overall a bit disappointed in this one . i would have liked more complexity overall and some minor brewing notes kind of offset .,taste,0.8,1
appearance brown cloudy unfiltered aroma banana and cloves not too strong . but i have a weak sense of smell . palate typical wheat beer texture soft feel with medium weight . flavor fruit banana spice malt and hops can all be detected higher alcohol content . is well hidden . overall great wheat beer . very similar to german hefe wizens which is my favorite style and this fits in very nicely . the higher alcohol contentment is n t noticeable in the taste . i ve tried this several times sometimes the malt flavor is stronger and less banana whereas other time the banana flavor is stronger than the malt .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a slightly hazy rusty red with two fingers of creamy beige head . lots of pinpoint lace . surprisingly handsome . a bit light but otherwise nice . smell whoa coffee . lots and lots of coffee vanilla cocoa and toasted red malt . also sweet reminiscent of a mocha milkshake . taste oh my . intense acrid coffee flavor paired with vanilla ice cream sweetness toasted malt and earthy hops . lingering flavor of vanilla flavored coffee grounds . mouthfeel medium bodied with quite mild carbonation . with the voluminous head and the smooth body you d almost swear this was a nitro bottle . very interesting . drinkability this beer had a lot going for it but man too much unbridled coffee flavor . i can only assume this is what autocrat syrup tastes like .,taste,0.4,0
looks like this great little brewery restaurant in petaluma is now bottling some of their brews . however . this is n t good . pure and simple . tastes like they tried to create a smitty s or harp clone . color pours a very clear amber kind of weirdly thin looking . keep thin in mind by the way . head is there but it s again thin and leaves a little lace . smell is you guessed it thin and does n t linger long . you need to really pull in a nose to get anything . what there is is malt and maybe a little citrus . but it s gone so fast it s hard to tell . flavor is wait for it thin and nondescript . no real finish . flavor just disappears . bad all the way round . do n t bother even at . bomber . too bad .,taste,0.3,0
dark black beer in the snifter glass with a mocha head that clings around the edges but does n t keep for very long . pouring this beer is a very pretty sight as it has a nice redish black color as it comes out of the bottle before it hits the glass . the bourbon barrel aroma is apperent in the nose . i also noticed some dark chocolate aromas and a bit of booziness . all the dark aromas are here . not a lot of strength of the aroma and i would n t put it as one of the highlights of the beer . taste is excellent . i may have had or will have had better tasting imperial stouts but this is clearly something special . a nice chocolate sweetness is on the front of the tongue and the bourbon hits somewhere in the middle . i do n t love the taste of bourbon and i do n t go crazy over beers that are bourbon aged but this is done just right in a way that adds to the beer . mouthfeel is a highlight of this brew . very smooth from fridge temp to nearly room temp . great lingering aftertaste that is perfect for a sipper . i had a good time sipping on this beer . there is a bit of a burn on it and towards the end of the oz it becomes a very slow sipper . aging notes from black friday stout tasting vintages the aroma changes in this beer considerably with the two year old bottle smelling the best . with time this beer looses some hops but never completley and the chocolate aroma just gets better every year . after one year the chocolate mends with barrel and hop aromas to create an interesting balance . after two years this aroma is like a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting . that balance is just gone and this is pure fudgy chocolate . there is also a great ale like dark fruitiness that is n t found in the other bottles . the flavor swings in balance in a similar way the aroma does . the barell flavors fade making this a better beer if your not a fan of bourbon . i think the barell flavors are actually most noticeable after one year and then fade away after two . the chocolate flavors get better and the bitterness from both the hops and roast get softer . the licorice flavor adds a nice dimension and is more noticeable with time because of the overall softening of harsh flavors . the mouthfeel seems to thin out in the bottle . excellent beer for aging . i took extensive notes on this beer and its changes so these are just the highlights . these bottles were aged incredibly well and did n t pick up a hint of oxidation or negative aging effects .,taste,1.0,1
rather aggressive pour from into a goblet yielding a massive head opaque black body and a nose that had heavy dark grape notes like a red wine . also something that reminded me of the smell of a dentist office for some reason . lacing remained with a little hill of foam in the center of the glass . taste is big and powerful though the booze is almost imperceptible malty and very fruity . raisin is dominant very faint banana and spice more so on the aftertaste . sweet almost syrupy almost no tartness . no hops to speak of a plus for me . mouthfeel as with all unibroue offerings is superb heavy very fine carbonation yields an incredibly creamy mouthfeel without cutting into flavor . drinkability is good but i could n t finish a in an evening recommended to share . could go well with steak or pungent bleu . cheese . another fantastic unibroue offering hard to go wrong .,taste,0.9,1
poured this beer from bottle to a degree tumbler . the beer had a nice mahogany color with a big fat tan head that smelled a little like caramel . bready but like sour dough bread that went sour . the word yuk comes to mind and i poured this beer out . if you like sour beer go for it . i will not buy again .,taste,0.2,0
bomber with no freshness dating poured in sections into a tulip . a rich black body the light gives nothing away huge light tan head stays parked . if you handed it to me and said ris i would believe you . s there is some sweet chocolate and light roasted aroma . earthy and spicy hops are also showing through . very pleasant . t faint wood smoke earthy hops resin roasted grain bread wet grass . very clean hops finish not a bite but a very clean finish . hint of sulfur at the end . m light bodied and clean . this is where this brew throws you for a loop . flavors reminiscent of a hoppy porter in a beer with a lager feel and finish . interesting . d though the abv is very well hidden this beer will smack you about the face and neck with flavor .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance at first was n t very red but as it s settled is becoming more red with brown . decent amount of head about three fingers and is more creme colored . smell nice combination of hops with malts though hops is overpowering scent . sweetness and some fruit aroma coming through . taste not at all what i expected . it has more a nutty taste to it with heavier emphasis on malts . the taste reminds of a nut brown ale versus a traditional red ale . the hops act as an after taste mixed with malt making it really refreshing while being a bit on the heavy side . getting some fruit tastes but ca n t identify them . mouthfeel very full bodied yet not overpowering . a little carbonated but more like a flat soda then anything . drinkability i doubt i could have more then two in a night as it borders heavy . however it s a surprising take on one of my favorite styles of beer and is well worth the taste .,taste,0.8,1
a buddy of mine bought a pack of this thinking it would be similar to the non light version he likes . since i had never had any amstel beers i tried one . i was not pleased . app it has a dingy water look as if not really a beer at all . smell it smells like any other low grade beer . when it gets a little warm it starts to smell slightly skunky . taste it was terrible . one of the least tolerable things i have ever put in my mouth . mouthfeel very frothy and light . not too bad here . drink it was a little tough getting past much more than half of a bottle . overall i would not recommend this beer to anyone . it is awful cold and even worse warm . there is room for improvement however .,taste,0.2,0
my buddy who is a big fruit beer guy was n t too big on this one but i m going to be open minded about it . pours a cloudy light orange with some sediment rolling around at the bottom . nice big finger off white and fluffy head recedes at a mediocre pace . little lacing is left behind . smells of malt and a good dose of apricots up front with a lingering medicinal essense enveloping it all . tastes of tart apricot candy with a bit of orange peel and maybe even some underlying chalkiness . mouth feel is creamy and smooth and sits just right on the palate . was n t really big on this one at first but then again i m not a big fruit beer kind of guy and it kind of grew on me after a while .,taste,0.6,1
poured this into a pint glass . been wanting to try this as i like their cow catcher red a dark with some little shining through with a little bit of head that disappears quickly . s a bit on the sour side not what i was hoping or expecting but some malts and sweetness comes through . t sour and almost spoiled i do n t know if this is infected or old but really bad . m decent mouthfeel but hard to get around the taste . d drinikability is low because of the nasty taste . maybe it is just a band bottle but i certainly ca n t recommend it .,taste,0.2,0
it looks like piss smells like piss tastes . not too bad when a little chilled actually . as long as you expect nothing amazing and are just looking for a cheap american piss lager that ll get you nice and drunk this is the can with a plan . had many an after punk show parties experiences with this can and it always gets me s faced everytime i meet mr. pbr . taste . well there really is no taste . watery smooth with a bit of hops taste to it . kinda sweet actually .,taste,0.6,1
pleasantly surprised to see this at a local store . looks like more stone beers are making the long journey up here . and that of course is a good thing . pours a nice bright and clear amber color with a nice white head . aroma has some citrus hops a bit of sweetness . subtle but nice . mild sessionable tasting brew . seems to be in the style of a british pale . bright and crisp caramel malt flavors a touch of citrus hop bitterness on the finish and a nice underlying creaminess . mouthfeel is nice and full . supple and smooth . very mild easy drinking pale ale . not going to wow you at all . but still solid and very session worthy .,taste,0.7,1
pours a very deep black completely opaque and unfiltered with a fair sized brownish greyish head . the head dies down to a squat foam almost immediately and almost dies away completely about through the glass . aroma is certainly different . a cross between an irish dry stout and a dark belgian strong ale . fruity with some candi sugar riding atop a hefty roasted malt chocolatey coffee aroma . a strange herbal hoppiness something i m not familiar with riding way in the back behind the powerful sweet roastiness . some apparent alcohol . flavor is very chocolatey and roasty with a thinnish body . effervescent belgian mouthfeel . big malty sweetness continues into the middle with some candi sugar and plenty of belgian esteriness . very complex . hints of caramel vanilla and plum . some peppery clove towards the end . a very light hopping finishes the beer with the roasted chocolatey malt continuing through . some alcoholic warmth in the swallow . i do n t know if this qualifies as an imperial stout but it was a damn good stout with belgian tendencies . unique and terrific . i doubt i could drink much more than the oz bottle of this but it s certainly a wonderful treat and probably makes a hell of a digestif .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass a. pours a dark reddish brown . minimal head . s. a nice roasted malt smell . hint of caramel smell in there as well . t. similar to nose . very malty with some sweet flavors of dark fruit and caramel or brown sugar . almost tastes like it could have a hint of whiskey in it as well . m. medium bodied . minimal carbonation . d. doubt i could have more than in a sitting . the combination of sweet and malty along with it being medium bodied would make me too full . doubt i ll pick up another pack of this but i would n t turn it down if offered one .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass a comes out with a golden slightly clouded body with some carbonation visible . big three finger puffy head made of colossal bubbles . the head keeps well with superb lacing on the way down . s banana and clove are present but subdued . there seems to be an almost earthy smell to the malts in the background and i do n t mean that in a good way . t banana and clove are present again and there is a big hop bite on this one which is about right for an imperial hefeweizen . the earthy malts are in the background throughout this it actually works well as a taste but i definitely found the smell to be off putting . m good carbonation . big puckering presence from the hop . great dry finish on this one . noticeable feel of alcohol in the mouth and on the throat in my opinion its just way too much and distracts from everything else . o i was quite impressed with parts of this beer and overall i still think its a good beer and worthy a try . if they could tone down the feel of the alcohol and improve the aroma i think this would be one brilliant beer .,taste,0.8,1
when joining the beer ignorant for let s go get a beer one will invariably encounter bud light . especially if one gets there late and the pitcher is already drawn and your glass already full when you sit down . pale bodiless straw greets your eye with no discernable head or carbonation . it smells to the extent this weak nose can be called a smell like corn and bad bread . the taste is remarkable for its one dimension this tastes like water . there is no complexity or character . in college i once called this stuff smooth now i ll call it vapid . the lack of taste relates to a lack of mouthfeel too . not much there phantasmal etheral slightly sticky . because it is close to water it drinks like that too . i was amazed at how fast i got through the glass . i managed to resist the temptation to get another one though . thank god .,taste,0.2,0
a hazy deep gold . a foamy white cap starts ok but does n t stick around . leaves bits of lace . s heavy anise and pepper plus a touch of oak . a whiff of medicine mars the experience . t anise pepper a full box of band aids and maybe a hint of toasted malt . i have a feeling i have an off bottle . m light and slick with about the right carbonation . d bad . that s all i can say . please tell me this a bad batch . almost undrinkable .,taste,0.2,0
cheers to fly for procuring me a bottle of this rare texas barley wine . moderately aromatic floral fruity and quite lively with a nice equal balance between malt and hops along with a bouquet of apricot pine dough more dough and baked bread . rich malts caramel raisins fruits combine with a healthy hop level pine apricot grapefruit lemon herbs which leads into a superb dry and lingering bitterness . after a quick vibration in the mouth like a cell phone more flavor consumes my palate . its more of an apple butter toffee flavor . very well hidden alcohol . creamy coating mouthfeel . im a sucker for a good barley wine and this one did it for me . thanks again fly .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a dokel deep brown with a reddish hue little head . exactly what i expected it to look like . smell is so rich in smoked pork the best way to describe is to say it smells like liquid bacon . taste is rich smoke salty pork or bacon . rich malt is the backbone for the smokey presence . no hops to speak of in the taste . absolutely remarkable . mouth is suprisingly clean maybe slightly dry . drinks really really slow . it might take me a while to finish this one . but damn it s a good beer . i m thinking it would be good to make a chili or ham and beans with .,taste,0.9,1
i have to review this in honor of many poor college nights . after every sip i had a chip or cracker ready to take the taste out of my mouth . smell was nonexistent . taste well that s a different story . it was a mix of skunk sprayed grains and cheap alcohol . it left you making that puckered face you make after taking a shot of some really bad liquor only without the quick buzz . oh yes i remember you natty ice . gets a d in honor of the memories .,taste,0.2,0
from a bottle ordered at rfd . poured into the pint glass . deep dark black brown with a small head floating on top . nose is slightly roasted crisp and malty . gentle chocolate . very mild . taste is like an average stout . slight hints of cream . boring but unoffensive . mouthfeel is thinner than expected . still overall a very drinkable beer thanks to the low abv and it s gentle qualities .,taste,0.6,1
huge thanks to jac for this you are a revolutioary and wise beyond your years . from last night s notes pours thick into a stone th anniv glass . very dark . smell is huge bourbon with thick malty undertones rich alcohol . small head that fades to a nice even lace and rebuilds quickly with a turn however i noted that this resiliency somewhat deteriorates toward the end of the beer . my mouth is literally watering . taste is similar to small bourbon fades to thick malt then a surprise twist of rich dark chocolate and finally back to an incredibly smooth alcohol finish like a perfect shot of pricy flavorful bourbon . mouthfeel is surprisingly light . this is a sipper for sure but each taste leaves you wanting more . exceptional beer .,taste,1.0,1
golden orange in color with a large frothy white head . the aroma is of citrusy and piney hops . its flavor lives up to its name another hop monster . though i must add that there is a definite malt character in the mix as well . pine and grapefruit add to the bitterness that is dominant in this brew . mouth feel is on the light side of medium bodied and is generously carbonated .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a clear golden yellow color with a one inch head that breaks apart quickly . smell very little aroma is detectable here as only some sweetness lingers around . taste mild malt profile with some green grapes hint of lemon zest and a mild bitterness . very simple flavor profile here . mouthfeel light medium in body . crisp at the start and finish with some dryness arriving late . clean aftertaste . drinkability this beer is as easy drinking as you can get with some decent flavor . you wo n t be blown away here but this is one of those lighter beers that hit the spot when necessary .,taste,0.7,1
a some light through the middle of the glass . tall creamy off white head that leaves a lot of lacing . s heavy chocolate malts . almost like thick rich chocolate milk . t toasty chocolate malts . not as strong as the scent but very good . m thin coating a little tingle on tip of tongue . d eventually the chocolate would get old but not until a few were gone lol .,taste,0.9,1
rather chilled at first poured in a pint glass . appearance slightly dusty darker amber with visible carbonation and a little foam . smell not very powerful in smell the aroma is very grassy prevalent grains . malt hops apparent . taste malts and wheat as you drink hops blends nicely with the malts . a note of caramel . the aftertaste is nice and it s where the hops is strongest . the malt flavor seems to actually change a little bit as the beer goes down . a bit of a surprise . the taste coupled with the lightness of it make it rather refreshing . mouthfeel pretty hearty but not really thick or sticky . does n t actually stick around in the mouth for very long . drinkability quite drinkable . this would be a nice beer to have a number of bottles on hand to just kick back and relax . nb actually does taste great with pheasant as the name might imply . i d recommend pheasant epicure,taste,0.9,1
review based on offerings at kennett brew fest sadly both offerings by this brewery were highly soapy . determined to try all pa breweries during this event and union stood out as non palatable . both offerings had high soap smell and taste and were not drinkable on any level . a disappointment . a s t m d . overall dissapointing,taste,0.2,0
a really cloudy dark brown with a creamy head that leaves respectable lacing . the smell is something special sweet fruity and clove spice like a weissbier but more intense plus an additional alcohol burn . the taste is just like a weissbier but stronger of alcohol and malt . sweetness is present but not too strong and also some bitters in the aftertaste . this is a very thick and chewy brew and is just what the style should be . one is enough but session drinking could be possible if taken slow . highly recommended and an asset to the style .,taste,1.0,1
can from total wine . a rosy brown . one finger head . s t mildly sweet . purple drink . maple syrup . like a belgian strong ale minus the strong and yeast . m thinner than it ought to be . fewer bubbles than it ought to have . d in spite of it s shortcomings an excellent beer to kick back . like a watery chimay blue .,taste,0.8,1
deep red brown color with a light tan head that settles fairly quickly . good amount of lace . fragrant fruit in the nose with some evident alcohol warmth . rich bready malt and caramel are also noticeable . flavors of ripe fruit currant and fig alcohol and sweet bread . finishes with a sweet warm lingering flavor . body is full and almost chewy . warm alcohol is nice . light on carbonation . a delicious brew but a little rich and the alcohol could spell doom for a lightweight .,taste,0.9,1
another fine offering from fff . pours a cloudy amber straw color into my beer tasting wine glass . smells of pine apricot and citrus notes with a hint of vanilla . the taste is well balanced with the aroma coming through . the mouthfeel is medium bodied . watch out for this one it is quite drinkable but that alcohol content could be a killer . i recommend giving it a try seems like three floyds know their ipa .,taste,1.0,1
i have had this beer as part of three separate vertical horizontal tasting events of firestone walker eleven twelve thirteen fourteen parabola . all of which took place in the last months . one was at an apartment with beers from my and a fellow beer advocates cellar the other was at a bottle share at instant replay in canoga park ca . the third was hosted served at blue palms in hollywood california . i compiled notes from all three events before i reviewed this beer here to be as fair as possible to something that is rare released once for each anniversary sought after aged and to a degree hyped as well . also each event i had oz of each beer and i felt i needed to try them again to better evaluate them also considered storing conditions affecting the beer . since i have now had about oz of each beer in totality i feel i can post my humble opinion of them in a review . poured from a oz bottle into a bruery tulip glass was a large brandy snifter and on draft at blue palms but a bruery tulip at the other two tastings the beer pours a deep dark brown with a violet colored hue that can be seen when held to the light . good carbonation with a murky light brown head that rose about a quarter inch that faded to just a nice lacing and a ring of carbonation on the edges . the scents on the aroma are very inviting and distinct . i get smells of chocolate wood oats tobacco and vanilla . the flavors in the taste do not disappoint and i think firestone walker is only getting better at blending these beers each year . i initially get a chocolate sweetness upfront followed by tobacco and some light bourbon notes . on the second sip and in the middle i get vanilla wood bread some oatmeal and heat . a great beer fresh glad i got to have this so many times fresh for this years too . this beer has the most blended to it from the brewing notes so i think there is a lot going on that will only come more to the forefront with some aged on it . the mouthfeel is thick and chewy with low carbonation and is a little sticky . great sipper though . due to the price limited release abv and the fact this will hold up to aging this is not something you would drink a lot of in a sitting unless you bought case after case of it and if you did congrats to you if you can seek it out though . either in a bar event bottle share or to purchase it will not disappoint .,taste,1.0,1
im having it right now . . her color is an amberish reddish one very pale amd a light body a chestnust tone a smell shy of hops sugar and alcohol a taste reminding me of some macros nothing spectatular sweat watery nothing great . some hops taste by there some maltish by there too can not very detect anything that an average ale taste . acid is also the key she s giving me stomachaches .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear orangey amber color with a half inch off white head . decent retention and no lacing . the aroma is ok but nothing too special . some fruity notes apples and pears kind of cidery almost . a light bit of spice is also available . pleasant but subtle . the taste is ok. again fruit plays a decent role some apple and pear and a light bit of spice as well . a pale malting pilsner like finishes off the beer giving a bit of a biscuit note . i must have completely forgotten about this beer since last year because i thought it would be completely different . hopefully my memory will serve me better this time around . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and lightly carbonated with a very crisp and clean fine bubble . drinkability is fairly high . it s an inoffensive beer with decent flavor . the low alcohol seems out of place for a winter warmer but it makes it pretty sessionable even though that s probably outside the session range . certainly a decent beer but not too impressive for a warmer .,taste,0.6,1
review is from the february issue of beeradvocate magazine . buzzard s went all crazy on us with this one . they brewed a special batch of their black lager schwarzbier aged it in cabernet sauvignon soaked french oak barrels for a year as it matured with a secondary fermentation and then added local fresh crushed cranberries and nished it with some funk . let s taste it . scary pour on this one even for veterans like us . chunks of yeast and cranberries everywhere . but the bottle says to expect this and recommends that we do n t panic drink the beer . okay okay . opaque rich brown topped with a beige slightly pink ultra creamy head with amazing stick and lace . sharp in the nose with sour berries pepper and band aids . first sip is a bit puckering sharp with limes and salt . cranberries oh yeah and they work very well with the style . there s a delicious vinous quality to this beer too with a distinct oaky back and deep dryness . very dry nish . quenching . besides the cranberry chunks sticking to the sides of the glass we love this beer . very authentic artfully constructed should no doubt please the geekiest lambic phile or piss them off completely . well done .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color with a one inch slightly off white head . decent retention and no lacing . aroma is terribly familiar . smells like a lager . some pale pils like malt kind of bready and sweet . not much going on . taste is really quite horrible . ridiculously boozy sweet slightly fruity some pale pils malts as well . just horribly constructed . mouthfeel is medium bodied with plenty of carbonation . drinkability is low . the flavors in this brew are terrible and the alcohol is very apparent . quite a stretch from their stout which is easy to drink . this is murder .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass appearance clear amber body with pretty much no head or lacing . smell smells like banana bread . light booze just a ton of banana some biscuit malt light nuttiness and spice . very interesting and fits the mold but now what i want to smell . taste like the smell it tastes like banana bread but just very light and boring . semi sweet off the bat with some banana spice and nuttiness . followed by watery nothing . i can see why some may like the taste but not for me . mouthfeel light bodied low carbonation . it s drinkable but watery and ehhhh kinda sucks . overall i do n t like this beer . however i do have to give them some props . although i will probably never drink this again i would reccomend it to the right person .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a hazy golden orange with . inches of head that is white with layers of nutmeg and curacao . s roasty toasty notes with very mild layers of banana . quite reminds me of an over oaked cabernet or merlot . minus the red fruit of course . t oakey notes are followed by clove and allspice . these then quickly evolve into notes of astringency and black pepper . not enjoyable . m good body . well balanced with the oak overtones actually making their way into the mouthfeel of this beer which smooths out its character . too bad this could n t be said for the taste . d when a beer tastes this bad it s not possible to be very drinkable at all . i ll need to try this beer again . it may be possible that i got a bad bottle . i have a hard time believing that sam could do such a poor job with such an appealing style of brew .,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a . pours a rusty amber with a nice glow about it s appearance . a thin head with very little lace . s. not much in the nose . a slight aroma of caramel malts and earthy grains . smells like a malty lager . t. the taste is soda like . sweet with caramel malts . tastes like chewy caramel candies . rich toffee notes . an earthy finish . a little sour at the end from the noble hops . m. the mouthfeel is thin but smooth and creamy . d. i gave the sam adams octoberfest a for drinkability . a beer that tastes this good should be pretty sessionable . but it s not for me that is . if i drink more than in a sesh i start to get the conspiracy theory sam adams headache . even though it s not my favorite oktoberfest beer it s definitely my favorite beer from samuel adams . i highly recommend this tasty brew .,taste,0.9,1
from america s oldest brewery in rustic pottsville pennsylvania we have a traditional bock style beer . as we all know bock german for goat was created by bavarian monks to assist them during their lenten fasts . but enough of the history . . the appearance is good there is the initial froth that subsides into a thin watery head crowning a caramel colored body . i noticed little activity within the glass no carbonation bubbles and no lacing . there is a somewhat decent cinnamon nose to compliment the malty brown sugar taste . despite the underwhelming nose palate combo the mouthfeel is finely balanced and provides a crispy finish . while yuengling bock can never compete with the munich heavyweights it is still nice to see the yuenglings brew one nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
inspired by a mexican recipe with lime salt . chelada style . is it a green bottle and clear beer or the other way around . let s take the plunge . away we go . luckily it s that same old clear yellow color with a fizzy white head . meh . aroma tart and sour the lime is there and little else . hey there s the salt too . whoo hoo it s margarita beer . not such a good thing . who does this appeal to i wonder . not me but in the interest of science i soldier on . taste . eeuugghayaa . . . oooo . uhhhh . errr . godamn it is awful . and dreadful . and depressing . a wholly disheartening beer . a pale sad light lager with absolutely horrid additives . i guess they re latching on to some segment of the hispanic market so hooray miller but who could how could . why . why . why . i m almost sick from this crap already . i can taste the salt and there s that lime and whoopee there s the booze too . but there s nothing redeeming in this no happiness is found in flavor or refreshment . you re getting dumped . and i m going to rinse and slip an imperial stout down my gullet and forget this episode ever happened .,taste,0.2,0
notes from pours a hazy sunshine yellow with champagne like bubbles . the head recedes from a half finger white head to a thin solid covering . lemon zest skunk yeast grass appear in the nose . nothing dominating all of the smells blend together . the first taste is that of a grassy nature . this blends into lemon and a bit of yeast . the aftertaste resembles the bitterness of grapefruit with grass . plenty of hops hold the pils in place . the bubbles play games while it rests in my mouth . it is relatively thin but normal for a pilsner . the aftertaste is clean and crisp quite refreshing . a wonderful session beer i would be happy to drink multiples of this .,taste,1.0,1
from a ml bottle . not sure of the year since it is apparently not printed on the bottle . . this is not a barley wine . .more like a crossover barely wine stout or something . akin to the gm aztek car minivan whatever monstrosity . even the . abv indicates something may be amiss . whatever this is . .i wish they would call it something other than barely wine .,taste,0.4,0
. l bottle from the park slope fod coop . . . a golden with a half inch head that stuck around for a while . s bready . malty . t bready but a little too much alcohol flavor for my taste . mf medium bodied . smooth and luscious . d superrrr drinkable . enjoy .,taste,0.7,1
source serving fresh oz . bottle smell evenly weighted grafefruit grassy hops toffee caramel and brown sugar . lots of both and very nice and rich . slightly salty taste surprisingly smooth up front and on the malty side but not too sweet . brown sugar and caramel with a kiss of hop oil in the background . more grapefruit oil in the middle with very little bitterness but not terribly sweet either . tons of resin and some oil with smooth grains . remarkably smooth . finish dries out a bit but pretty much more of the same . a sharpened grassy citrus peel bitterness perks up the palette and enhances the prior malt overload . lingers dry resiny and thick on the tongue with some orange peel bitterness grass and toffee . a highly drinkable and enjoyable lightly hoppy strong ale that goes great with food . when its in season i always get a six pack or to try with different food pairings or to just have on a hot day .,taste,0.6,1
a nice rich golden color with some nice dark sun gold to it . decent white head . s sweet candy sugar nose that couples with a nice deep bitter hop aroma . t the beer has a good rich sweet dark fruit malt flavor with some hints of bitter hops . it has a good candy sugar and full bready taste . m o very slight carbonation that helps enhance the flavor of the beer . good but lacks a little in the hop flavor . overall a good interpretation of the style .,taste,0.6,1
oz the hop and vine in pdx a pours a ruby orange tint with a finger of head that falls to a nice pool of white over the top of the glass s funky vegtal hints of spice slight lactic note and a hint of funkiness t tart lemon spicy notes leather and funk abound suprisingly bitter a vegetal floral note haunts the whole thing making it a cross between bitter vegetable greens and a red flanders ale a light floral hiicubus note also accents everything in beginning nicely the finish is wonderfully lactic and slightly malty . m surprisingly carbonated for a on tap beer light in body d clean just the right balance of funk and floral . surprisingly smooth for an . beer . would gladly cellar a bottle or two see where it goes .,taste,0.9,1
a poured out a copper cloud s fruity aromas apples and cherries . somewhat of a copper smell t nice a smooth . i really enjoyed this wheat ale . it was as if i was drinking a typical lager with a shot of grenadine . very nice . m typical as with most lagers smooth with a watery followup . d i love drinking this sam adams variety but still typical of most lagers except it has a strong cherry lozenge flavor at the finish .,taste,0.8,1
from my beer journal . reviewed on august . a really dark copper amber color . pretty close to dark brown . just enough hints of brown red to keep you interested . this beer had a great finger tan head that lasted nicely . s nice raisins with toffee malts and a faint hop background t this beer floored me . rich caramel malts lead to those rich dark fruits . nice bourbon that interplays with a great bourbon flavor . m nice full bodied beer . good carbonation . o to be honest i had never even thought about trying this beer before i did the naked pint beer tour . so i was not expecting it to vault to becoming one of my favorites of all time . i could drink this beer anytime . delicious .,taste,1.0,1
shiner hefeweizen had a slight wheat smell and appropriate cloudy appearance but lacked any sediment . it was anemic in color with a weaker wheat non robust beginning and pleasant sweet following . it was light bodied and did not retain much head . it really ca n t compete with its ancestors e.g . tcher that are brewed according to germany s beer purity law . it is sufficiently gaseous in the manner of most yeasty beers and certainly should n t be accompanied by hard boiled eggs . it is surprisingly less favorable than shiner s bock .,taste,0.8,1
red gold with a tight light tan head . strong alcohol and phenolic smell with a large amount of sweet malt . caramel and a very buttery taste on top of alcohol . very full feel and flavoring . not as overly bitter and hopped as most american barleywines what there is comes across as citrus . for drinkability this will do as the name promises knock you out horizontal .,taste,0.9,1
a pours pitch black with a little amount of tan head . s unique smells of medicine and a bit of plum or prune . not off putting for me but maybe for some people . my mother says it reminds her of the salve called prid . t coffee and dark chocolate with some dark fruits . dark maltiness and a trailing of bitterness . truly amazing . m very smooth for the high abv . thick and almost chewy . d not easily drinkable in large quantities but excellent in small doses . i would highly recommend splitting a bottle among about people for an aperitif . this is quite an original brew . definitely not for everyday drinking but an excellent brew to try and age for a special occasion .,taste,0.9,1
im not a big anheuser busch fan but i thought they might have actually turned out something different with this brew so i grabbed a sixer . poured into a pint glass it has a coppery golden color accompanied by a decent white ish head that didnt stay around . smells of malts with a little sweetness and light hops . taste is nothing special unfortunately . i try to be unbiased but while drinking i just felt that it was a watered down effort at a decent craft beer literally and figuratively . it is grainy sweet a bit malty balanced by some budweiser bitter flavor . has no real aftertaste just a fleeting bitterness . maybe a slight bump over budweiser in the flavor department . feels light medium bodied with decent carbonation . of course it scores well on the drinkability but therein lies the problem . why drink a beer just because it goes down easy if it has nothing else going for it . maybe if im watching a football game and do n t want to think about anything else i ll drink this but never for the pleasure of drinking a good beer because this is n t one .,taste,0.4,0
i lost my note of whom i traded with what a find . this beer is everything a yummy drinkable barkeywine with an exceptional complexity of bourbon whisky vanilla and wood . a strong ale this is an evening and it is drinkable yet deserves sipping after several minutes of aroma. all kinds of hops spearmint peppermint .,taste,1.0,1
many thanks to millerbuffoon for getting this growler through a trade . . . a pours a hazy medium orange color with a thick even layer of creamy foam that sticks to the sides of my tulip like a viscous sticky glue . very active carbonation coming from the full perimeter of the glass in a very active cascade of tight tiny bubbles . s sniffing from the growler it smells absolutely incredible . . . as it sat in my tulip glass for minutes the aroma was of what it previously was it did n t hold up well . spicy tropical fruit basket and a sweet bready malt character . t it does n t get much better than this . huge tropical fruit basket aroma that s ozzing with oranges pineapples grapefruit and a sweet tang up front with the sweet malt carrying a steady presence until the very end when it morphs into a grapefruit rind bitter finish with a little bit of spice . m smooth silky medium body . o an outstanding dipa imperial ipa and one of the finest i ve ever had . . .,taste,1.0,1
i walked in the pub to find the owner two brewers and a gaggle of servers whom must have just finished up their shifts all sitting down for pints of this stuff . i ll have what they re having . clean yellow appearance with bone white foam . subtle czech and german hop notes in the nose . middle high carbonation appropriate for style which accented the bitterness and hop aroma but subdued hop flavor . this is precisely what i was hoping for . wonderfully executed czech pils . hoppier than most popular examples but certainly not overdone . these guys know how to make fantastic classic styles that are well ballanced as well as big one offs . great beer .,taste,0.9,1
oz . into duvel tulip a a beautiful red orange body resting underneath a fluffy tight bubbled eggshell head . the beers leaves some nice lacing along the side of the glass . carbonation streams up the glass . great looking beer . s oh man sweet bready malts underneath a clean piney hop scent . it smells . .almost medicinal . kind of like a drug store . it s really nice however . t mild bitterness up front which yields to sweet biscuity malts on the swallow . finishes moderately sweet and moderately dry . hops stick around well after the beer has been swallowed . exceptional taste . very clean and refreshing . we have a winner . m feels nice in the mouth with a decent amount of bubbly carbonation . a coating effect takes place and the beer lingers long after you take it down . o amazing . this years batch is just as good if not better than last years . i look forward to it every year and this year does not disappoint . this beer is dangerously drinkable . just fantastic stuff .,taste,1.0,1
bottle at rfd washington . poured light and clear with an overall amber hue . although the subtle aroma is a bit understated this produces a very tart and fruity flavors not unlike a creamsicle . my friends comment its tang . only for those who like them extra fruity .,taste,0.7,1
nitro can version . forms two heads one inch thick milk head on top and one inch frothing layer bellow . this effect lasts about seconds . very creamy bubbles . copper colored and clear when settled . very non assertive sweet malt flavor subtle as white chocolate . very quaffable brew three deep pulls and the pint can be history . very skewed toward the malt end hops are just a brief pepper at the end . i can imagine numerous pints in an english pub but i think that the nitro can is better suited to the more roasted malt styles like stouts . the nitro can masks lots of things the bottled version is nothing special .,taste,0.6,1
very thick head lasted for a very long time . light amber color with good carbonization . first aroma is of thick malt and grains . some sweeter flavors later . taste follows the smell . very rich with malt and wheat . you can really taste them here some german wheat beers seem to be a bit light in this category but this one is right on the money . slightly bitter .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear copper color with may be a half finger head . s citrus flavors hit your nose with floral nuances intertwined . smells pretty hoppy . t i get a lot of floral flavors with citrus undertones . the bitterness exposes itself in the aftertaste . there s a good amount of lacing . m seems about on par with this style of beer . nothing out off the ordinary . o this is not an ipa that you ll lose yourself in . but i d buy it consistently if it was available here . just a beer i can see myself drinking over hours and never get tired of .,taste,0.9,1
thick and bubbly tan head on top of this dark brown beer . dried blood red tint when held up to light . a little cascade of bubbles result from a vigorous pour . sweet smell . toffee cherry and dark malt in the nose . no real spiciness present nor do i detect much alcohol both surprises . not the nose i was expecting for a abv winter warmer but very pleasing none the less . burnt caramel malts blends with a sweet fruitiness . a piney hop bitterness present throughout . again as in the nose the alcohol is masked nicely and only comes out as the beer reaches room temperature . drinks easy . i felt this one in my cheeks long before i wanted to stop drinking . perfect for a cold night and not bad for a warm one either .,taste,0.8,1
a pale hazy yellow orange color . a big fluffy head like whipped egg white . excellent retention and lacing . s a light fruity and yeasty aroma typically belgian . spiciness of banana and cloves . slight underlying alcohol smell . t somewhat dry with maltiness and a hop bitterness . a complex taste especially crisp and dry at the finish . alchohol is apparent . m medium carbonation and very creamy mouthfeel . d alcohol a bit too noticeable for me but still a wonderful quaff . more of a sipping beer to be enjoyed deliberately . should go nicely with dinner .,taste,0.9,1
ounce bottle . pours a bright clear medium amber . moderate head minimal lacing . heads dissipates rapidly . smells like beer an accomplishment for fluten free brewing . a little bready a little hoppy earthy . thin clean uninteresting unimpressive . finishes with a nice earthy hoppy spiciness but that s about the only good thing about the clean boring thin taste . mouth is sort of tingly a little warm spicy but only average interesting . having had just about every other gluten free beer on the market and many ab specialty products this is a deeply mediocre offering . from a company that could if it gave half of a shit about quality turn out truly great products it s horribly disappointing . from a company that is continuously trying to reacquire market share it s horribly predictable . the fact that it tastes essentially like bud is impressive but also sad . this beer on balance is sad .,taste,0.4,0
a copper with hints of red with a small head and minimal lacing s pleasant bouquet of floral and citrus hops and a small amount of pine t floral and citrus hops and a balanced amount of bitterness . all the flavors of great ipa just turned down a little bit m thin for an ipa d pretty high because it s not super chewy and the hops dont kick you in the face .,taste,0.6,1
blind beer from khazadum with the text number dos . hopefully you wo n t think about the vehicle this is delivered in before consumption . for those playing along at home this is in a oz can . glassware recommendations say pint glass so say hello to my sam adams red lobster perfect pint . a the appearance on this one is n t too hot to say the least . it s a really light yellow almost straw color and kind of takes on the look of diluted urine . it s fairly hazy but still possible to see blurred images through it . slow steady streams of carbonation rise from the bottom and cling to the sides of the glass . the head on this actually is n t too bad with about . fingers of creamy foam cresting the glass with above average retention . the lacing sticks momentarily to the sides before cascading downward . s the smell on this is also a welcome surprise . it s nice and pleasant with a good amount of hops so i m going to say it s an american ipa . the hops give off a pleasant pine aroma but not overly resiny along with some tropical fruits . i m getting the usual grapefruit but also the more exotic pineapple and mango as well as some floral tones . there is some malt here as well in the form of a little breadiness but not a whole lot . i m not saying it s a hop bomb by any stretch of the word as the hops are n t bursting out of this but maybe that this is a good dry hopping schedule . t with the smell reassuring me i dive right into this beer . it seems i dove into the shallow end . i m not sure what happened to this beer from the aroma to the taste but i do n t like it . whereas the nose teased of juicy hops and a supportive malt backbone i m getting very little of that here . it s disappointing to say the least . i have to take a few sips to get really any distinguishable flavor out of this . it s hard to even write anything for this it s that bland . i guess there s some biscuity malts here . somewhere and the hops there were so present in the nose are reduced to mere traces but still retain some of that tropical feel . the end just tails off into nonexistence with some slight bitterness . bland lifeless watery disappointing . m the mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderately low carbonation . not really crisp nor lingering just kind of there . some additional carbonation would n t have hurt this beer . the finish has a lasting hop bitterness . . d o drinkability is low . this is a toughie to motivate myself to finish and i am drawn back to earth after the nose led me on . the taste or lack thereof shatters any hope of this beer . if given this beer give it a few good sniffs then promptly move on before the image is ruined for you . . i m thinking that this is an american ipa gone horribly wrong . brewery is up for grabs but at least it s not surly . the reveal half acre s daisy cutter pale ale . wow . big surprise here for sure . this beer definitely had promise in the nose but i was n t feeling the flavor profile at all . i feel like i just shot a blank and killed myself from the blast .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz can into nonic pint glass . a the palest clearest yellow . a finger or so of head forms momentarily before collapsing to nothing . s lots of dms some metal and a somewhat strong grainy note . not quite as much dms or nothingness as some light beers . t not too shabby considering style . some weak corn and grain husk pull through followed by a shadow of metallic slightly earthy hops with an almost lemony component . finishes completely clean . m very light bodied somewhat watery . although there s a ton of carbonation in this brew by the end of the sip it s rather flat tasting . d it s a light beer . either you wan na drink it or you do n t . and i do n t .,taste,0.6,1
sapporo pours a transparent pale straw color with about one finger of head that holds form nicely . saaz hops are seemingly detectable in the nose with a somewhat unpleasant metallic scent that lingers . hmm not really doing it for me . the malt content is really unbalanced and the bitterness is rather annoying . the carbonation is really what gets me as it is far too fizzy for its own good . this screams food beer . after pairing with a three course sushi meal the flavors are neutralized somewhat although there is a grainy aftertaste that persists . not one of my favorites .,taste,0.4,0
paired with dessert at the brooklyn dinner . poured into a flute an inky black with a little head that died down quickly . smell . intoxicating and exceptional . chocolate y with rosewatery alcohol fumes . undercurrent of pure vanilla . taste wow this is liquid dessert . sweet of course but not overbearingly sweet . big bitter dark chocolate presence as well as some hop i ca n t really tell to what extent the dark chocolate and hops are contributing the pleasant bitterness . has that vanilla latte undercurrent noted in the smell reminds me of a fresh hot oak aged yeti . feel inky but we are dealing with nearly here . there s enough carbonation . drinkability while it s very good to me drinkability on this one is quite limited . it was quite enjoyable especially paired with a fruity dessert but finishing off even a flute glass of it was tough sledding . it s just that big and bold to me it very nearly crosses into dfh world wide stout terrirory .,taste,0.9,1
appearance reddish amber with an off white slowly diminishing head . a fair amount of lacing . i had worse expectations . aroma lots of sweet malt with some grainy smells as well taste sweet malty taste and a slightly bitter watery taste . a little alcohol is present . this is kind of a one dimensional beer . it s an octoberfest so its not gon na blow me away but i have had better . the malts are definately too weak here . mouthfeel a little watery but the carbonation was done fairly well . drinkability i could have a bunch of these . i had a couple out of the bottle while watching a football game and eating taco bell and it was great . i think its a good session brew for football games though i would definately take boston lager over it . notes not bad for what it is . if you are looking for flavor go somewhere else but if you want a beer with more flavor than budweiser but the same drinkability for those long football game parties try a sam adams .,taste,0.6,1
a has a tiny bit of lacing around the top is a clear orange amber color with carbonation bubbles visible s a bit of hops and lots of alcohol sticky and sweet t dry and sweet alcohol is present up front with some hops bitterness towards the end . it is very similar to a barleywine the wheat is not very apparent m dry and bitter with a medium body moderate carbonation very smooth d much easier to drink than a typical barleywine due to the sweetness,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep dark black with a thin coffee creme colored head . smells of vanilla hops and malts . maybe some raisins in there . taste is absolutely incredible . first an intense sweetness folllowed by vanilla and intense bitterness . packed full of roasted malt and extreme bitter hop flavors . dry aftertaste . the degree of flavor in this one is very intense . very oily and thick feel which is what i care for with this style but less so than some extremely ridiculous examples of this style . drinkability is perfect because one would leave nothing on the table sipping this brew for an hour or two . this is an absolutely great imperial stout well crafted on every level and packed full of flavor . i bought this beer because i tasted a sample at a store and knew it was special . up there with the best in my opinion .,taste,1.0,1
i had my first budweiser at a local tavern . understandably my review seems to fall out of the norm however i must admit i very much enjoyed this brew . i am a belgian white lover hands down . but the crispness was hard to deny . frankly it was quite refreshing the head left something to be desired but my pallet was quenched . on occasion i think i ll be back .,taste,0.8,1
pours a rich amber color with little head and poor retention . there is n t any lacing . smells strongly of roasted malts . its fits the style of a red ale malts with a little hoppy . roasted malt flavor is strong initially but becomes very weak by the end . the hop aftertaste is a nice addition but could have been stronger since the malts were weak . average carbonation with a slightly chewy body . have n t had a red ale in a while and this was a nice change overall . i would recommend a try .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the clybourn location . from the menu amber hued english bitter with hints of toffee and biscuit from maris otter malts . a perfect session ale after a session of shopping . as advertised this poured an amber brown color with a half finger white head that died down a bit quickly into a thin collar . the nose brought forward a bit of lightly sweet bready malt plus a mild amount of light earthy floral hops . the taste was restrained in all regards with a touch of bread and not too much else . i d expect more out of something with this beer s characteristics even if just from the maris otter alone . mouthfeel was night light and refreshing . drinks quite well and was glad to sit down for this session beer .,taste,0.6,1
picked some up from my shop during our post cinco de mayo sale . pours a pale almost clear golden color with a wispy ephemeral fizzy white head that s gone as soon as it materializes . aroma of light slightly skunky adjunct malt . palate is n t much slightly sweet corny malt no detectable presence of hops . fizzy body does n t offer much support although the ample carbonation may help in distracting the tongue from spicy food . i will say that you could drink a lot of this preferably on a beach on a hot day . about what you d expect .,taste,0.4,0
red color looks very manufactured dye like because of beet juice no head retention smell not a lot to smell bland malt and sugary aroma taste better than what i was expecting but still lacked a good malt base or hop finish no body much like a light lager ehh . was n t horrible but would n t try it again,taste,0.7,1
poured into a hefe glass some sediment visibile at the bottom of the bottle . pours a hazy yellow golden color with a big velvety looking head that fades to about a half inch of head . pretty good retention and some pretty decent lace on the glass . some very light sediment visible in the beer as well . looks like a good hefe but something tells me its not going to be . rather off aroma . its metallic kinda skunky some faint whiffs of wheat a little grainy and an ever so faint hint of a hefe yeast really only noticed it off the initial pour . definatly has kind of the same taste as the aroma . really metallic which i noticed in almost all the genesee beers in this variety pack . grainy and maybe just some barely noticable tastes of wheat . skunky too . and wheres the hefe yeast . light body a tad high on the carb but it settles out after a little bit . kind of a change from the other dundee beers which seem to have way too much carbonation . but still not an exciting mouthfeel . if you can get around the off flavors its definatly easy to drink prolly only because of the light body . but i would prolly turn it down if offered to me and definatly would never even think about seeking any dundee beer out in the future . maybe just some genny cream ale for its cheapness and drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
pours pale amber with a lasting large head leaving lovely lacing . very refreshing aroma with definate orange peel and blossom soft phenols and doughy yeast . very light and summery . belgian characters are equally noticeable in the flavours with similar yeast notes and continuing orange peel . very soft bitterness the finish is cetred towards the clean alcohol and dryness from high carbonation which goes well alongside the summery lines of the aroma and flavours . an excellent attempt at a foreign style .,taste,0.7,1
amber deep copper in color with a nice thick off white head a top of the beer . the head did stick around for quite a while and also a nice amount of lacing remained . aroma was slightly sweet with a roasted malt character to it . also fresh bread like quality to the aroma . i thought the flavor was excellent and extremely well balanced . there was an initial burst of roasted malt goodness that then settled to a bread like finish . i found the flavor and mouth feel to be crisp and refreshing . i love when you have a beer and you wonder if you just had a piece of bread . this is one of those . medium in body with a very smooth mouth feel . nice brew .,taste,0.9,1
this is a truly remarkable beer . i had the pleasure of sharing a ml bottle vintage with a very good friend of mine . after pouring into a chalice i noticed that the head quickly disappeared into a few seductive strands of lace that simply would not take no for an answer and remained in my glass for the duration . the beer itself is a hazy reddish brown the red is even more noticeable when the glass is held up to the light . it smells like sweet resinous fruits with an underlying alcoholic warmth due to the abv . take note of the points when you smell the glass because you certainly can not taste them . but the complex array of flavors is where this beer truly shines . dates and figs dominate the palate with raisins following closely behind them yet somehow this beer is not overly sweet . i gave this beer a in the drinkability category only because with a beer as rich and complex as this i really would n t want to drink these all night . in fact i was glad i did n t have to tackle that alone . that being said i wish i had one right now .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a traditional weizen glass . appearance slightly cloudy amber color white head little retention smell cloves banana fruity no hop aroma taste wheat flavor light fruit flavor slight hop flavor mouthfeel good level of carbonation medium body drinkability very drinkable not a bad beer appears too clear for an unfiltered weizen perhaps a draw back from having it from a bottle .,taste,0.6,1
pretty golden color with a surprisingly tenacious bright white head . aromas of cooked grains a bit of a sulphury corny note and the slightest hint of saaz ish hops but it does n t smell like saaz . on the tongue sweet and sulphur notes pop up first followed by a long unpleasant mid section of cloying corn notes and a soapy finish . mouthfeel is completely nondescript . overall this beer is kind of sucky . there s nothing good about it but there are bad things . not a good combo . i do n t understand the point of making this beer why not just drink a bud . bud is better which is scary .,taste,0.3,0
picked this single up at alex s grocery off of randleman rd in greensboro nc . pitch black color with a fluffy off white head about half inch thickness that held on for quite a while . strong aroma of vanilla extract chocolate and roasted coffee beans . i could smell this brew as i poured it in my glass . this one tastes almost like it smells except the vanilla overpowers the chocolate and coffee notes and takes control of the brew . there s a strange aftertaste that i ca n t quite describe but it s almost chemical in nature . something is not right with this brew . mouthfeel is unusually light for a porter with decent carbonation and the combination makes for easy drinkability . if it were n t for the excess vanilla and chemical flavors it d be alright .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to mlaroche for this one . from a . oz bottle no bottle date but it was bought stored for my on pour is starting out like a typical lost abbey beer flat looking hardly any bubbles surface and the top looks still color is a nice dark brown with some dark reddish highlights when held up to the light . smell has a nice aroma of tart cherries and a hint of sourness touches the nose dash of oak to add some complexity . taste is as it looks flat and lifeless in the mouth the saving grace is the tart sour cherry flavor distracts from the lack of carbonation flavor wise this beer hits all the right notes as the cherries dance around the woody character . older viscosity and the angel shares suffered from lack of carbonation as well that made those beers intolerable by being a cloying mess . this beer is able to skate by because it s not cloying and the sourness distracts for the most part but i can only imagine how good this would be if it were properly carbonated .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy amber huge white head forms some nice lace on the glass . smell is wheat yeasty cranberry honey citrus . taste is cranberry wheat and yeast . mouthfeel is smooth medium bodied and high carbonation . not bad although lacking in complexity .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
it pours a merky brown color that resembles muddy water . very little light is let through . looking at it you do n t really expect much . when smelling nothing is really over powering . there is the smeel of yeast and something sweet . as soon as the beer hits your tongue you are overwhelmed with loads of differnt taste that you try and identify . the mouth feel is very milky . it starts out fairly sweet with hints of spice yeast and orange maybe . kind of hard to identify because of all the taste the beer has . the finish is slightly bitter and you can really start to feel the alcohol start to travle down your throat . this is an incredibly interesting beer with loads of taste . worth a try for sure .,taste,0.9,1
extra in a trade . a awesome thick dark black stout with a thick inch dark chocolate colored head that fades at a medium pace . awesome . s espresso upfront with raisin in the middle and chocolate hops on the backend . decent . t very grassy espresso upfront . not in a good way . ick . kind of black licorice like . i hate black licorice . m leaves a sticky palate . full of black licorice flavor . nothing special . d goes down super easy . very good . all in all this is a crater beer . crater beer meaning it starts good and ends good but dips big in the middle . not worth hunting . ok to try once . not much special . eh .,taste,0.4,0
a short beige head kinda dense with a lot of bubbly movement . body is clear and reddish cherrywood in color with orange highs and a shiny ruby red against the christmas lights . s pungent ginger aroma especially as it warms as well as cinnamon and fresh grated nutmeg respectively . some caramel sweetness could be from the honey but i m sure its a little bit of both . i ve read the blah blah blah and yeah it smells alot like glbc but i think theirs has more cinnamon in the aroma . t ginger dominates again from front to back as cinnamon and nutmeg only pluck minor strings on this yuletide harp . ginger tastes fresh spicy and lemon esque but toasted and caramel malt flavors pull their fair share with some dark chocolate as well . hops are earthy and somewhat bold perhaps keeping the cinnamon and nutmeg in check . honey sweetness is light and fleeting and is equally met with some fruity acidity . grainy spiced finish with some woodsy bitterness . mf powdery and residual spice resins a little over medium body and carbonation . rasps the roof of the mouth a little . d again not a fan of eastern baking spice in beer but in the eastern spiced winter warmer category it fares about the same as its butt buddy just balanced in a differrent way .,taste,0.8,1
pours out a dark yellow with a thick cream whitehead that leaves some really nice retention and lacing . a very nice looking beer . the smell has a faint yeast and grains aroma . the taste starts out with some caramel wheat and fruits . i get some apples pears and bananas . i get some spices and hops in the background . the taste is nice and balanced and the mouthfeel is very creamy and smooth . overall this is a very good tasting beer that i could easily enjoy every fall .,taste,0.9,1
this beer was suggested to me by a friend . had from bottle . a deep gold color nice head medium carb . s toasty and caramel . t very nicely balanced between hops and toastiness . m medium body . d easy to drink . not my everyday beer . but i would drink again .,taste,0.8,1
brown bottle no date . served in weizen glass . a standard wheat beer presentation cloudy dark yellow . head is off white and fairly creamy though not thick . s faux fruit is the first thing that hits you . there s the normal citrus of a wheat underneath but it is over powered by a pungent candy berry smell think trix fruit loops or as some reviews have said skittles . t m if you concentrate there are the underpinnings of a solid wheat beer . it s a little hoppy and there are nice citrus undercurrents but not too much of either . a bit of a peppery bite to boot . unfortunately the fruit additive smell means a fruit additive taste that really overwhelms the tongue . mouth feel is good though not too thin not too heavy with just the right amount of carbonation . d if you can get past the extract enhanced fruit taste this would make a good session beer . had i taken the extra second to read the packaging where it says natural flavors i would have left this beer in the store because such a vague tag rarely implies something good . it seems a lot of reviewers had no problem and enjoyed the vague berry taste . maybe i got a bad six pack because the smell taste is so overpowering . i ve tried this beer over two different sessions hoping that the second time around being prepared for the smell taste i d be able to enjoy the beer and think of the fruitiness as secondary to it . i was wrong but on the up side i was able to get over the shock and find that without the additional flavors i could see myself returning to this as a very drinkable go to wheat . however just the thought of drinking the two i have left from my six pack makes my stomach turn . if you like extract boosted fruit beers and wheat beers maybe this one is for you . if you are n t into the fruity then steer clear .,taste,0.3,0
appearance almost the color of cherry oak which is a little dark for a saison . looking like an impostor and not true to style will cost it a fair amount of points. pretty nice off white head which stood up for quite some time and left it s mark around the glass . smell sweet cherry with a sour breath to it almost like a flemish red . sour most definitely sour with a fruity aroma to it most likely banana . very pungent while not bad not very saison like . taste mouthfeel really mellow with a thick creamy malt . has a lot of sour fruit to it and a little bit of a belgian quad type taste . loads and loads of dark fruit are thrown in and have a candied taste to them . have no idea what they re trying to pull off here . medium mouthfeel is coating but not really interested in what it s coating my mouth with . drinkability this beer has no identity whatsoever . do n t know how or why this beer came to be and do n t really care .,taste,0.4,0
ounce bottle poured into a duvel tulip . see thru burnt orange body with a huge frothy head . excellent retention and plentiful lacing . nose is somewhat akin to a fresh fruit salad orange pineapple something sweeter like pears in there . tastes somewhat more aggressive with a grassy bitterness and a healthy squeeze of grapefruit juice . very light malt sweetness and a crisp clean finish . medium body moderate carbonation . overall impression the appearance rating definitely inflates the score a bit but a solid ipa nonetheless .,taste,0.8,1
poured out a dark cola like color with no head . the nose has big pine coffee and alcohol along with smoke mollasses bbq and hickory . the taste is a bit like sucking on bbq sauce lots of mollasses brown sugar chile pepper smoke alcohol and a bit of fruit . the mouthfeel is slick medium bodied with little carbonation . i would n t consider this a very rinkable beer but it is unique and great on a cold winter night .,taste,0.9,1
on tap in a shaker pint this beer is dark amber with ruby highlights and a finger creamy head that does n t stick around too long . scattered patches and streaks of lacing are left behind . the nose is full of a leafy hop character that somewhat overpowers the malt . taste is pretty much the same story . a powerful leafy bitterness dominates from sip to swallow getting a bit tealike and lingering in the finish . some caramel and tangy fruit flavors linger underneath . tasty enough but entirely too bitter and hop forward for the style . could use some more carbonation as well as the thick body makes for a sluggish feel at times .,taste,0.4,0
pours a black thick stout . huge bubbly tan head with great retention . smells sweet and chocolatey . very nice . the taste is like chocolate mixed with belgian spices . not what i was expecting in a very pleasant way . very well done blend . a quite delicious beer i m going to have to find a few more of these before they are gone .,taste,1.0,1
here s the fourth beer to be tried here in the unibroue les autres invitational phmre . what s unique about this beer is it s a fruit beer . will that be enough to swing this beer into its favor . on to the beer into a flute it goes the beer pours a cloudy white with a shade of blonde color to it . the head is big with lots of bubbles . it looks like a witbier . gunks of yeast float in the body as i shine it through a light . the aroma is fine lots of green apple there . and to the taste we go . hey . . where d the apple flavoring go . oh there it is . it s very subdued underneath the blanket of nearly tasteless malt . there s some sour apple in the back of the palate too . carbonation is refreshing and strong drinkablilty is non offensive . is this what diet apple soda tastes like . if you want an apple beverage with lots of carbonation buy some martinelli s instead . this is one of the lost souls at unibroue . but i promise to forgive this blunder if trois pistoles which rounds up the unibroue les autres invitational tomorrow is as good as the community says .,taste,0.4,0
a hazy orange with a good looking head . reasonable retention . s big malt presence . a bit of alcohol raisin . aroma reminds me of a light american barleywine . t great balance between the malt backbone and the hop presentation . the american hops are obvious just expected a bigger character . m smooth carbonation on a medium big body . d overall for aipa s i must say there are betters out there . not bad but i think my expectations were a little higher with so many positive reviews .,taste,0.7,1
this is one of my new favorite beers . i had just put down a copy of charlie papazian s microbrewed adventures and i was craving a variety of beer . i went to my local cold beer store and got a six of pike s kilt lifter a bottle of rogue s mocha porter and a bottle of phillips surly blonde belgian triple . what a great surprise this beer was . my first impression was its happy murky yellow color . when brought to the nose pungent fruity aromas filled my nostrils . the taste fruit filled at first gives way to a mild hoppy finish . i would be content to drink this beer every day for the rest of my life . i am surprised that a belgian style beer brewed in canada could taste so . well . belgian . thank you phillips .,taste,1.0,1
the beer pours with a large long lasting head . however it has little smell . it just smells like . .beer . it has a really good grainy taste with a small following of hops . the mouthfeel is surprisingly watery considering how thick the head is . but overall it is a very drinkable beer .,taste,0.8,1
a finger of tannish head caps this black beauty . the smell is a letdown with some malt arising after a few minutes of patient coaxing . but the taste more than makes up for it sheer magnificence one of the very best tasting porters i ve had . lots of chocolate coffee caramel for sure as good porter standards but there s much more . i distinctly tasted some butterscotch and black licorice really rounding out this great standard . nicely carbonated and smooth one could order a few of these without blinking an eye . truly excellent and with a better nose would be ranked even higher .,taste,1.0,1
batch ml bottle on a recommendation i was going to pick up a bottle of chimay grande rserve blue . then i saw it was change . certainly worth the price going by the reviews but i did not feel like spending that much on top of the other beers i was going to pick up . instead i got a bottle of allagash tripel another beer i ve been meaning to try . on with the review . . appearance a nice frothy head and the standard golden color of a tripel . notably this was a darker color than other tripels i ve had . nothing notable but nothing bad . smell if you wanted to give someone the idea of what tripels generally taste like without the individual take brewers have on them then a strong whiff of this is all that is needed . the subtleties do n t stand out in the aroma which is nice because it allows the finish to express them . taste i was taken aback at how well crafted this beer is . the banana aspect is downplayed a bit with a nice yeasty honey flavor . not very complex but that s part of its appeal . still there is enough here that sip after sip you notice slightly different things about it . a rare perfect score . as much as i like more complex beers this beer perfectly captures tripels that i would not change a thing . mouthfeel extremely smooth for a tripel . well carbonated with a lighter body than i m used to . drinkability considering how heavy tripels tend to be i can imagine knocking a few of these back without feeling overwhelmed . considering the price this beer is an absolute steal . if you see it at your local distributor pick it up . if not you might want to consider shopping elsewhere okay a bit of a hyperbole but you get the idea .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . brown bottle into a sam adams pint glass . this is part of the beers of winter mix pack . a bright gold straw color medium carbonation rising thin white head that settles to the sides and leaves some spidery rings . s crisp pilsener hops predominate a nice enticing scent . good strawy grain backbone too . deep whiffs reveal a slightly fruity smell . t pretty good but bland compared to the smell . good amount of hops at first but they fade quickly and there s nothing there to back it up . the finish is mostly dry and grainy . not bad but not great either . m fine watery at times and nippy at others . refreshing for sure . d pretty solid . no alcohol taste which is nice . goes down easy .,taste,0.6,1
appearance a solid two fingers off head the laces and retains decently but sadly suffers from a fairly clear and yellow body . there is a bit of clouding but i usually expect a bit more from a wit . smell i m catching come orange and citrus and the barest hints of cloves as well a a couple barely and wheat malt notes . warming certainly helps the case but it strikes me that this is probably going to be watered down . taste well i hit the nail on the head there as this beer is spread pretty thin . it starts with a very watery light mixed malt that does n t seem roasted at all and then turns to a light touch of citrus and wheat with a very minimal spice note . mouthfeel well the head was nice but it died at the half way mark which is when the beer turned from sorta watery to way too watery . the aftertaste is a non starter and while it s not bad it s just too thin . drinkability this is a summer day guzzler and that s really it . it s far too watered down to serve any other purpose then that . mind you it does n t fail at this purpose and it s easy to get down it s just lacking in the flavour department . final thoughts another swing and a miss by brick but at least they are swinging and not bunting without anyone on base . it s pretty much a cheap white geared towards the macro crowd and another attempt to cash in on the financial success of rickard s white . you ll want to pass .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.2,0
poured into a chilled pint glass . nice thick head and strong lacing . deep chocolate brown color . thick taste super yummy with a nice coffee hit . nice one goes down super smooth and thick almost chewy . i think maybe just of these a night for me but it is very drinkable . i like one quite a bit and am super pleased with most of rogue s offerings . will surely have another one of these soon .,taste,1.0,1
a poured a cloudy orange yellow . the white head dropped fast but left great lacing lines . a lot of carbonation bubbles rising to the top fast . s sugary sweet smell is very strong . apple rind citrus peel and a slight belgian yeast finish . t wow a little disappointed . very bland . no hops or malts . very minor fruit flavors . m all that carbonation and it is n t noticeable . d c with wind today this would be better suited for the summer . still smooth and creamy though .,taste,0.6,1
had this on tap before it was better then . right now i ve got a cl can on hand poured into a pint glass . pours a rich clear goldenrod . head disappears quickly but leaves some stickage . better looking than average for the category . smell is better than usual too . buttery tones maybe a faint hint of alcohol some light malt . the taste seems like it has two personalities . the sweetness and malt flavors pit themselves against the faint hop presence and light alcohol . overall a sweeter beer but not fruity . mouthfeel is light and fairly thin . strangely dry finish though i do n t mind it . bottom line there are other things i d drink before this but considering the category it could be much worse .,taste,0.7,1
huge thanks goes out to orfeu for this beauty . i ve been trying to get my hands on this one for a while now and he was able to hook me up in a face to face trade at ommegang . oz . bottle poured into a snifter and let it warm up a bit before tasting . pours a foggy dark ruby with a one finger off white head that dies down to a nice thin layer that remains throughout . stickiness is decent spotty on the sides . smell is a sweet caramel malt with a bit of a bready yeast . some spices emerge cinnamon clove and nutmeg . i was really expecting a booze like odor but there is n t the slightest bit in the nose . taste starts with a wheat bread like flavor with a bit of molasses . after that mild dark fruits and brown sugar flavors . finishing flavors are of smokey oak and caramel sweetness . overall the flavor was a bit weaker than the smell but still very complex . mouthfeel is amazing extremely smooth and creamy . carbonation is subtle but present . i have absolutely no clue where the abv comes in . unbelievable how well the alcohol is masked in this brew it really is nowhere to be found . what an amazing beer . maybe someday capital will bring this one back my fingers are crossed .,taste,0.8,1
nice dark mahogany color though little head to speak of and no lacing . aroma is mostly nutmeg over a light caramel . rich toffee flavor with a lot of ripe fruit at the front . after a moment a peppery spiciness becomes apparent more nutmeg with perhaps a touch of cinnamon . the spices are handled with a light touch not overpowering at all . lack of carbonation makes the body feel a little flat and thin . a nice change from most other christmas beers out there .,taste,0.9,1
what is that smell . thats the first question i had . so i kept sniffin and decided it was just a bit yeasty once i got past that the complex aroma s starting to come through . great appearance frothy light tan colored head and a rich deep almost unfiltered type appearance like a heff . the taste remarkable . once again american breweries showing imports who is boss . the bartender said the staff does shots of this brew after closing . . i d much rather just have a pint but hey they are all aspiring actors in santa monica so go figure their logic . i ll be hunting this baby down from now on . .great representation of a belgian strong ale .,taste,0.9,1
on tap karl strauss brewing company carlsbad ca very dark brown with ruby edges . thin light brown head . spots and thin sheets of lacing left down the glass . a lot of roasted malt and coffee in the aroma . while simple all the proper elements are here and it all comes together extremely nicely . a very full flavor consisting of roasted malt toasted bread espresso and coffee and a bit of toffee sweetness . the roast and a touch of smoke lingers . very nice . thin mouthfeel per the style though not particularly detracting . a delicious complete solid porter . incredible drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a hazy orange with a frothy nice looking white head . halos of white lace cling together like rock strata here . real nice looking s smell is mild . slighlty malty t the taste is not what i was quite expecting . tastes kind of like grape juice but not sweet . nice citric grassy hop buzz behind it and a faint black pepper spice in the aftertaste . m moderately creamy in feel . d i had this not knowing what it is and i thought it was an ale brewed with grapes . very distinct taste here . not quite sure if i like it or not .,taste,0.8,1
a pours an amber brown with a short lived vanilla head . s earthy malts with a light hop hint . not very forthcoming . t more biterness then the smell let on but finishes rather yeasty . m mild carbonation with a light feel with a bit of left over residue . d different from what i was expecting but not really in a good way . was too unbalanced too be one that i would drink agian .,taste,0.6,1
batch a bright yellow with a gigantic fluffy white head . not quite a gusher but it did start to foam out of the bottle before i started pouring . well i take that back . after turning around i noticed that it is still foaming all over the coffee table . s nice belgian funky with some tartness . just a bit peppery . t pretty funky . not sour at all . that is disappointing . spicy and peppery . m nice and tingly . d it would be much more drinkable if the flavor was there . this beer is just not my thing .,taste,0.4,0
a dark golden color unlike that of a typical lager . cloudy and hazy . some white snowy head from an aggressive pour but disappears quickly . s smells of liquid smoke aromatic and bacon . not bad . smells like a bottled bonfire . yet no lager qualities about this whatsoever . t wow this is weird . it has a berliner weisse tartness or a kinda brett like funk to it . i do not taste any bacon or smoke . the aroma is quite misleading . it s actually ok if not good but i m expecting some smoke or lager qualities which is what the bottle says and that s not what i m getting . m mouthfeel is actually pretty good . i like it . o the bottle says lager brewed with bacon . even though it smells like smoke this should be classified as a lager right . well according to three skulls website it s a smoked lager so i guess smoked beer style fits . either way this was a confusing and somewhat difficult beer to rate . while it tastes ok and the mouthfeel is pretty good it s clearly not in line with the style .,taste,0.4,0
bought a six pack from martignetti s . poured a nice deep amber minimal head . bourbon like smell indicative of the abv . very tasty mix of fruit and spice does not hide the alcohol as well as others but it s not too overpowering . overall a great beer that i d go back to anytime .,taste,0.9,1
you will drink most of this one with your nose . served from a bottle into a snifter glass . appearance is typical of the style straw colored and cloudy smell is exceptional . as i said you will drink most of this one with your nose . forget drinking it pour it into your glass and put your nose in it . keep inhaling . lots of apples at first followed by a whiff of menthol alcohol not overpowering just enough to enhance the rest of the nose followed by intense bananas and peaches . wonderful . layer after layer of smell . this beer s main strength is it s aromas . . taste extremely dry and light it makes total sense with the extreme nose of the beer . you smell it enjoy the wonderful complexity of the nose and then take a sip and it is wrapped up with a perfectly carbonated light crisp and dry flavor . . heavenly . mouthfeel very light . lightest of any tripel i ve had . drinkability wow i got this for about per bottle . i wish i had a six pack of it . i could drink this forever . what a wonderful overall experience . as i said do n t expect this one to be just a flavor bomb it is a nose bomb with an appropriate flavor . edited to say watch out for the hangover on this one . pretty harsh .,taste,0.8,1
reviewed on from notes a bubbly head quickly diminishes to a rim of bubbles . very large carbonation can be seen through a clear very pale yellow . s pilsner malt . thats about it . maybe something similar to a faint champagne . who said miller high life was the champagne of beers . boooo . t corn and just the tip of pilsner malt . not a hint of hops either here or far . couldnt be any further from interesting . m high carbonation on a non existent body . d only thing to do with this is drink it fast and cold . nothing going on here but some bubbly refreshment . double boo .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a very dark reddish brown almost black . not cloudy . small tan head s huge smell . dark fruits chocolate bitter hops raisin maple . i do n t know if this has been aged in any sort of barrel but it smells like there may be some bourbon in it too . t this is like a stage flavor . starts big smooth mellow chocolatey malts . immediately following as the beer moves towards the back of the tongue you get a sharp bite from the hops . somewhere in the middle of this you get the mapley bourbony notes . once you ve swallowed the first thing you taste is the tart sweetness of cherries and a bit after that you get some rawhide wood notes . it s all really well balanced and complimentary . m mouthfeel is nice and creamy full and robust and a touch drying on the back of the tongue . it s nice . d some warming that goes on with swallowing but this being a big beer with a high abv it s certainly a sipper . thanks very much to urbancaver for this bottle and the one in my cellar .,taste,1.0,1
best served in a lager glass the pour was a medium golden amber with a very thin less than finger white frothy head that was fully diminishing and produced no lacing to speak of . the aroma was that of bread and grain malts a floral hop and a sweet yeast with a note of caramel a little fruit and a smidgen of spice . the taste was malty and a bit hoppy with a little bite of spice pretty much throughout with the ending being a little sweet with strong caramel and fruit notes . the flavor lasted an average amount of time after the swallow with the sweet fruitiness lingering a short while leaving behind the slight bitterness of hops a just a little sourness . mouthfeel was just a little shy of medium in body with a dry watery texture and a medium carbonation . overall a decent drinkable brew with a sweet sticky metallic aftertaste . although the moderately high abv does make it easier to partake after each swallow .,taste,0.7,1
i tried this beer at max s taphouse in fells point on draft . the appearance was excellent sparkling golden color with a rocky off white head . dupont had a fruity snappy hop aroma . it s taste was more than delicious it was magnificent . light and dry but full bodied at the same time it could be the most drinkable and delicious ale on the planet . i would highly recommend trying this beer . it is also great in bottles where it provided an even stronger aroma . on draft seasonally at max s . i found it at astor liquor in laurel in . oz bottles .,taste,1.0,1
i bought this at superstore and this clearly is marked as a lager . also on the side of the can it states that it is made for superstore in calgary ab by pine creek brewing . .ca n t find any info on these guys so maybe this is licensed out by sleeman . a i thought i had seen the clearest lightest beer in a previous review but this gives any light looking beer a run for it s money . it actually looks like a pale ginger ale as there is a fizzy head that completely disappears . adding to this are some huge bubbles that cling to the side of the glass along with some big bubbly columns rising to the top . there is no lacing to speak of but rather some fizzy oily liquid that sticks to the glass . not good . s very mild aromas overall and what there is is n t all that appealing to be honest . there is a big adjunct laden aroma of overcooked corn and or rice and some mild dry grainy malt smells . there is no hop bitterness at all . just a bland smelling lager . t not the worst tasting buck beer that i ve had but it certainly leaves a lot to the imagination . the flavor is very similar to the aroma in the fact that it tastes very much like sweet boiled corn and leaves a grainy taste in the back of my throat . no bittering hops . just tastes like a cheap macro unfortunately . m thin and watery body complimented by big bold carbonation but it does mellow out as the beer warms . does n t remind me much of anything except grainy malty beer . d i will say this . .the beer is highly drinkable seeing as it is clean and crisp . it is the perfect hot weather beer and is quite easy to drink fast . .and i recommend not wasting time as it does n t get better as it warms . i ve had better buck a beers and wo n t pass on this if its offered to me but most likely wont buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
big ol head that just wo n t subside . forms funny shapes and clumps on the sides of the glass . dark blackredbrown body . smells like captain morgan original prunes and a spicy red wine . a carbonated charcoal jack daniels . finish is lacking as the beer floats away leaving a dry ashen alcohol . very cool feel striking the bridge of the nose between the eyes of fluffiness and full boditity . interesting peculiar and nothing i wanted to finish . yech is this distilled . drink by,taste,0.4,0
looks beautiful huge lingering white head lovely amber color bottle conditioned . smells completely like a sour ale which i was n t expecting . tastes slightly sour enough to be pleasant to someone who is n t entirely fond of such a style definitely get the rice and the smooth sake like mouthfeel well hidden alcohol very little oak if any very light on the typical beer barley hop flavors . final thoughts are sour and smooth and somehow well balanced on the atypical qualities it does have .,taste,0.8,1
in a word yuck . i really disliked this beer . i ve had other black saisons and although i ve enjoyed a few of them i generally think it s the wrong direction to take a saison . this one in particular has far too much dark malt to pull off the balancing act between saison crispness and spiciness and the dark brooding flavors of the malt . there is a huge bubblegum component here as well particularly in the aroma and while not out of place for the style necessarily here it seems exagerated almost to the point of parody . far more egregious to me however is the fact that this beer has a pronounced bandaid flavor to it . this is often the result of infection . now there are a few funky beerss that sucessfully utilize a hint of these flavors from the wood that they age in but not only do those beers ride a razor thin edge of acceptability when exhibiting those flavors but even then i ca n t help but feel that they would better without that particular dimension of taste . in this case there is no edge being ridden . there is simply too much bandaid . now it could be an infection if so so be it . i could understand and excuse that if it were an older beer . but a brand new side project freshly bottled and bought that exhibits those qualities is simply the fault of the brewery . i ve come to expect better and to hold the brewer accountable for the lack of quality control . either way i did n t enjoy this beer although i usually do enjoy terrapin s offerings . oh well here s hoping is better .,taste,0.2,0
clean crisp well made style . classic golden yellow with a thin head . dull lager nose fairly uneventful . medium weight palate shows light malts right through but firms up with a hoppy finish together with faint floral notes . the most mainstream of the holgate beers .,taste,0.7,1
i do n t care what anyone says . this is my trusty stand by beer . no matter what state region area im in i can count on them having budweiser and they can count on me drinking it . so im sorry to everyone out there that is too good to drink normal beer i love budweiser,taste,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into a belgian st. bernardus cereal bowl styled glass . vintage appearance big problems with the cork and cap . the bottle is rusty and leaking slightly . the rust is all over the bottle area even with the cork in there . cleaned it off as best i could but with the beer oozing out i think that s the beer it looks like glue . cork pops off as if nothing is wrong but the cork looks quite aged and disturbing as well . it did n t fall apart beforehand and there were no eruptions on the bottle . that s a plus . but is it ok . beer itself is orange and hazy . smell vinegar smells like i could put this on a salad and do ok. at this point i am not having the highest hopes for this beer . taste sour patch kids apple flavor lemonheads and funk o the barnyard . lots of candy flavors and funkiness . it actually is n t bad . now that is a relief . there is also some grapefruit and orange flavor and sour grapes . mouthfeel tart sour drinkable . the more i try it the more i like it . at this point i actually think it s good . drinkability yes . it s bizarre funky reeks and is fruity . i like it . a strange and pleasant suprise from cantillon .,taste,0.9,1
i like the style and i like the beer . nothing fancy but refreshing a crystal clear pale orange golden with a decent head and minimal lacing s t both smell and taste are weak . what i detect is slightly lemony slightly grainy and slightly banana . m feel is light medium dry and crisp d great like beers in this style . something about the light characteristics make is very drinkable,taste,0.7,1
pours a huge tan head with staying power . jet black and very creamy . heavy heavy malt chocolate and coffee and earth notes . beautiful chocolately velvet mouthfeel very syrupy . i think i could but this on some vanilla ice cream and enjoy it . malt whiskey notes with light bitterness on the end . imho this is a beautiful beer .,taste,0.7,1
served in a bottle to a pilsner a nice deep amber red color with a small amount of very light tan head that went away quickly leaving some minor lacing . not bad . s very very nice . the smell was in the name raisens fig other fruits malty and yeasty t pretty good . very malty from start to finish with a fruitiness that blended well with the slight warmth and kick from the alcohol . almost no bitterness . very malty sweet from start to finish . m alright not too carbonated seemed to get a little better as the glass got warmer . d quite good if you are n t looking for hops . if youre in the frame of mind why not session a couple .,taste,0.9,1
this is one of the most complex and unique beers i ve ever tried . it pours a rich dark red with a foamy head that disappears quickly . the aroma is of tart sour cherries malt horse blanket funk and sugar . the taste is incredibly sour and yet the strange yeast flavors push their way past the sourness it almost taste as if something went wrong yet you know that everything is right . the finish is very dry and the palette is left feeling clean . a strange and yet very drinkable beer at least for those who like something very sour and complex .,taste,0.9,1
ounce bottle courtesy of arenbeer poured into a pint glass . this is a new brewery for me . the imp porter pours a deep mahogany color with a very thin tan head that quickly fades after an aggressive pour . smell is dominated with malt characteristics . some chocolate and coffee are present as well as raisins . taste is fairly light with a nice lingering burnt coffee taste . plenty of malts are also present on the palate with a fruit sweetness . a good tasting american porter . mouthfeel is fairly thin but well carbonated . this is one drinkable porter . abv is well hidden and taste is really good .,taste,0.9,1
got this seasonal fav at brawley s . pours a deep red amber body with a thin white head that deminishes quickly . smell is sweet with caramel backbone and loaded with mild spice notes ranging from corriander to vanilla . unlike previous years i ve had this year had a fairly tart hop essence . taste is sweet and tart with a nice blend of earthy hops and caramel malts . finishes nicely with spice blended into the grassy and earthy hop character . when it warms a little the sweet malts come out a whole lot . let this thing get to around degrees and enjoy . definitely my favorite seasonal this year . again .,taste,0.8,1
so i was at the bar and there was a list of the christmas beers sitting on the bar . i drooled over some of the bottles that i did n t feel like paying for mad elf for and i do n t remember what else and i contemplated the draft selection . i finally decided to get a longfellow draft since i tried it and liked it out of the bottle not too long ago . then i looked at the main tap list on the wall this place has beers on tap and noticed that it was n t there . i was minimally upset and asked the bartendress whether it was on tap or not . she says it s on cask . my eyes light up . i barely communicated that yes i would indeed have one . then i exuberantly explained to my brother how great it was that i was getting the beer on cask this just moments after i thought i was n t getting it at all . then the glass arrived so enough backstory . i could n t wait to dig in to this beer . i took a drink and it felt like heaven in my mouth . however i swallowed and the taste left something to be desired . the overall flavor just seemed muted . nothing jumped out at all . not even to say hi . i enjoyed the cask quality of this beer but i think it had the potential to be so much better especially since i ve had it out of the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle . abv appearance lovely copper colour large cream coloured head good lace . smell biscuity malts spicy hops and metallic hints surprisingly it s not an unpleasant metallic note . . taste similar to the smell just lighter . again biscuity followed by spicy hops . too little flavour in my opinion i would really prefer a stronger hop presence . mouthfeel smooth but a tad too light . drinkability this is where this beer shines . very drinkable and perfect for a night at the pub with friends . not the best english bitter out there but worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . i ve had barleywines before and stone brews so i m pretty excited about this one . pours a honey amber color has a big creamy off white head with decent lacing . i smell grapefruit up front sweet caramel malts alcohol and some hops . tastes like brown sugar layered over citrus and bitter hops . piney resins and the tingle of hops on the tongue eventually overpower the sweet malts for a dry prickly finish . the high alcohol content and big hop presence is well balanced against the beer s other characteristics but if i were to crack the second bomber i think i d be bombed . this and assertive hops and carbonation impact drinkability even for the style . excellent brew .,taste,1.0,1
the beer as it sets in the st. bernardus trappist glass a very deep cherry almost brown with the head a light tan majestic crown that is somewhat creamy in its texture and the lace a satin veil to seal of the glass . the aroma of sweet malted grains over ripe plums yeast crisp and fresh with a bit of tartness a real treasure to the senses start is sweet malt and the top middling in its feel . finish is humane in its acidity with the hops cordial in their spiciness aftertaste is dry slightly sour a fine quaffing brew .,taste,0.8,1
a deep dark ruby red with a finger head and a steady stream of visible carbonation . s very sweet . caramel toffee . t very sweet . strongly of toffee and also some caramel . which quickly fades into a nonexistent aftertaste m great body weight and well carbonated . d very highly drinkable for something this strong . id have another one but id need to be in the mood for it .,taste,0.6,1
a picked up a growler of this at the brewery . it pours fingers or thick looking tan head that has a decent retention and leaves plenty of sticky lacing . the beer is a very dark brown that is difficult to see through . s it has a very pleasant coffee aroma . there is also a brown sugar smell light chocolate and hops notes . it s a very inviting aroma . m a medium full bodied beer with a good amount of carbonation . it has a smooth creamy feeling to it . t it is n t as strongly coffee flavored as the name double expresso oatmeal stout and aroma would lead you to believe . in the beginning is the oatmeal creaminess and light chocolate malts . hops kick in towards the middle adding a little bitterness to the beer . the dark roasted coffee flavor hits at the end . it lingers in the aftertaste and coats the inside of your mouth . a very easy drinking brew with great flavor . i was glad to be able to pick up a growler of this . the cases were sold out in about a day and a half so if you are thinking about trying it i d get to the brewery soon to try it on tap or take home a growler .,taste,1.0,1
got the bourbon county stout at the pit stop in nelsonville oh . pours a very dark brown almost black with a head . just from pouring it out it seemed very thick . smell strong coffee beans alcohol whiskey taste bam . this is strong extremely flavorful a typical stout flavor with some whiskey flavor not as strong of an alcohol presence as you d expect with an beer i do n t want that strong alcohol flavor mouthfeel thick but good drinkability need to sip this overall a great tasting beer to sit down and enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
pours a muddy opaque copper thin white head lingers throughout the glass . smell immediately leaves a sour and musty funk impression which leaves my mouth watering . beyond the initial funk is some earthy and metallic notes . the beer tastes outstanding . having tried or different takes on the style this one stands out as the most balanced i have come across . the sour is present for sure but it has so much more to offer compared to the other examples of the style i have tried . their is a distinct dryness coupled with a green apple bite like you might find in a white wine . nothing is overbearing and i am just enjoying the bottle more and more as it warms . the carbonation is moderate to low and just fine for this brew . i would rate the drink ability high for this style because of the great balance achieved . with other sours i have had a hard time finishing a bottle but this one keeps me wanting more . ca n t say enough about how much i admire this brew from a fine brewery . de proef has been a great find for me so far and this brew is at the top of the list .,taste,1.0,1
i have sampled this both out of the bottle and poured into a pint glass from the bottle and this will be a combo of both reviews . a poured black and oily with minimal dk brown head . sticky coating left on the side of the glass . s not a very overpowering smell although i did get hints of roasted malt . t sweet and delicious . brown sugar and malt dominated this one with a slight alcohol warm finish . smooth taste for the . abv . mf d i enjoyed the taste much more out of the bottle than the pint glass for some reason . my buddy nasty came to the same conclusion . also found its better colder which is unusual i find for a stout . beware these go down smooth and could lead to shots fired .,taste,0.9,1
has been a white whale for me for a long time . thanks to the unknown person that kindly left it in my fridge a true ba no doubt . batch co a golden blond like apple juice . accompanied by a fleeting snow white head that dashes off before you can reach her . s st oz corn stale veggies broccoli or cauliflower slightly sweet with a big sour twang . is that some funk . must be brett right . nd oz same stank corn but there are some nice floral notes in here very pungent like an easter lilly . t malt liquor sweet but there s a nice apple pear fruitiness . pleasantly surprised at the light fruit flavors but then soon disgusted by the mouth puckering cloying effect on the palate . m thin a little watery even for the style and under carbonated . drying . worst part of this beer by far . exquisite offering . get it now while you can . probably the next big brew once people catch on .,taste,0.7,1
i purchased two . l bottles of this for . usd each and drank it from a weizen glass . the appearance is lovely very dark with a ruby tint to it and a big fluffy off white head much like many other german wheat beers . the carbonation is very evident when you look at the beer . it smells wonderful big malty fruity and full of yeast . similarly the taste is malty and yeasty with heavily fruity and clovelike flavors in addition to the yeast and malt . there is little hop presence but that is not a drawback in this case . the mouthfeel is good but a tad overcarbonated at times and rather viscous in spite of that fact . likewise the drinkability is less than that of some beers due largely to the thick sweet malty character of this brew as well as the higher than average alcohol content . excellent for a cool weather wheat beer a celebratory treat or just whenever for lovers of big malty beers this is one of my all time favorite german beers and one i often share with friends just beginning to discover the world of fine beers . always good when served at just the right time this beer is incredible .,taste,1.0,1
well i bought this for the fiancee hoping she would like it but alas she does n t maybe a bit to strong for her or the aftertaste but i ll finish it off . smell is strong has a big yeast spicy smell to it with some fruit in there . taste is ok not my fave though i really dont like fruit beers i feel i may of wasted dollars on this considering the fiancee wont drink it and i dont know if i want to drink the whole bomber . its not that its a bad beer just not my style .,taste,0.6,1
finally conquered one of the elusive cantillons a hazy orange color with a pearly white head with great lacing . s smells of citrus fruits mainly grapefruit and dryness . smells awesome as all cantillons have that unique aroma to them . t holy shit what a great flavor . just like the nose lots of grapefruit and drys out quickly . literally no residual flavor on this one has to be the cleanest finish ive ever had on a beer which is wild considering its a lambik . m great mouthfeel light on the palate with a decent carbonation . finish is incredible nothing compares to it . o once again cantillon has managed to make my jaw fall to the floor .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle picked up at the portsmouth brewery retail store . i notice that this review will be the first for this beer in just under two years . i also observed that this was the only beer at the store whose name was stamped typed onto the label rather than hand written . i suppose then that either portsmouth rarely brews this and that the different label is incidental or that the bottle which i m about to review is actually quite old . in any case onto the review . portsmouth s tripel pours a cloudy nearly opaque orange with honey highlights and with very little visible carbonation and a meager head . while the color is nice the seeming lack of carbonation does especially for this style present somewhat of a knock for this beer . the first whiff of the aroma i get is the banana quality so familiar in hefe s accompanied by a note of bubblegum . closer inspection also reveals some peppery spice and clean if somewhat harsh alcohol . with some warming i actually get some unexpected orange . the taste adds a light malty sweetness complemented by the light taste of sweet overripe apples as if they were ready to make applesauce . in all other the respects the taste is very similar to the nose . the presence of a mild yet definite bitterness also comes through . the finish is clean . the addition of the yeast increases the sweetness and adds a somewhat earthy savory quality . the lack of carbonation in addition to its aesthetic but superfluous effect at the appearance manifests itself for the worst in the mouthfeel . while smooth it fails to achieve the creamy quality and instead comes over as syrupy and somewhat slick . on the other hand the finish is pretty dry and actually feels tannic . i like this beer . it strikes me as an otherwise quality beer with one noticeable and impacting flaw rather than a simply lackluster recipe . all other things equal i d have to say that a resolution of this issue would easily raise my scores here . indeed it s hard to deem this beer higher than average in it s present form .,taste,0.8,1
bib thanks to ryan for sharing this at our impromptu tasting . batch e . or the appearance is very nice . super bright boiled corn yellow orange . the head on my pour into a lost abbey tulip was tall and white . despite a lackluster dull pop of the cork with the pour this beer still came alive . crystal clarity too . the only issue is a lack of lace . only the most intermittent smears of foam dotted this glass after each sip . the smell is of duvel with brettanomyces added . others were smelling pbr in this . i was not . though a sourdough lager y type aroma is there . quite tart i find brute to be really brett forward . corn is noticeable in the flavor but not anything too far out there . the tartness leads into mild citrus and lemon specifically . bright and crisp the carbonation is much stronger than we first anticipated . the finish is of dull boiled corn and crackery malt and doughy sourdough yeastiness . overall i enjoyed this a lot . thanks ryan for yet another ithaca tick .,taste,0.9,1
as a canut i had this beer in bottles on tap in pitcher in binge drinking you name it it is one of the number party beer . appearance is quite normal golden lot of bubbles average macro in fact . smell is just plain normal nothing funky nothing great . taste i dislike that beer with that taste pronounced taste that stay for a while no after taste they say eh . well not for me the molson dry taste stays a long time for me and i dont need to drink a few or i get sick . mouthfeel is average nothing bad it is a beer that is conceipted for mass productions . drinkability i guess that her best point it is easilly drinkable .,taste,0.2,0
appearance color is a light color pink reddish color . no head just around the glass no lace . smell very fruity like rasberry and strawberry . mouthfeel very light sweet . light carbination . taste very light refreshing like a wine or winecooler then it hits you with a beer taste at the end . drinkability not bad light beer worth a try though . limited .,taste,1.0,1
got ta give it to blue moon uhem coors for some reason they figured out the right way to brew a pumpkin ale now i m not saying the others are not delicious which most of them are . however this is a very balanced pumpkin beer . it has the typical amber reddish orange color of a pumpkin ale the smell is only ok . if you poured it in a glass and did not tell me what it was i would have no idea it was a pumpkin brew.personally the only thing this beer really lacks is the smell . taste this beer has a very balanced taste in flavors . it starts out with an amber flavor then through the finish comes the pumpkin cinnamon and cloves . it s pretty drinkable but i would not sit down and try to put down or at once . nice with a dinner on a cool crisp fall day . bottom line if your looking for a very strong spicy pumpkin ale you might not really enjoy this however it does deserved to be tasted if your into seasonal beers .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass a pours a deep dark amber with a finger creamy off white head . good head retention . solid lacing as well . s nice and matly . sweet and toasty malts biscuit and spices come together with just a bit of fruitiness to create a rather enjoyable aroma . hops jump out a bit as well to create a nice backbone for the aroma . the faint hint of alcohol is present as well . t piney hops hit the palate first followed by sweet bread malts caramel . the hops pop out again . then finishes with a nutty aftertaste . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation . very easy to drink . the alcohol is present . more so than i would have expected . but i enjoy the gentle warmth in a winter ale . o a good winter warmer that i would n t mind drinking a few off in the coming winter months . it s not the top of my list but it s good beer from an outstanding brewery .,taste,0.6,1
light copper colored and crystal clear with a frothy and bubbly white head capping it . i smell some mild fruits maybe apricot . possibly oranges as well . not much in the way of hops on the nose but they are there lightly in the background . very interesting taste with a lot going on with it . its all at once very bitter but fruity too . the hops are sharply bitter and biting which is okay at first but then they leave a burnt hop bitterness in the mouthfeel . the bottle is not wrong in boasting about the balance of this but only because it feels like the two ends of the spectrum are fighting each other creating a confusing taste . i ve decided that the hops win out but only for the harshness of the bitterness . the finish is very dry and quick but a twinge of alcohol and bitterness are left behind . one of if not the most unique ipa s i ve ever tasted . certainly not a bad beer just one that made me think . it s different and for that i appreciate it . however i may not buy it again .,taste,0.8,1
i had this in a bottle a few times at the trion in new haven indiana fort wayne area and just the other night on draft . i have to agree that this beer is more drinkable on draft but i really enjoyed it out of the bottle too . i was comparing it with my buddies hopwallop and hopslam and definitely thought i made the best decision . it gave me a strong notion of grapefruit but not so much that it was too sour or bitter . the balance of malt must have knocked that down a bit . it was actually dangerously smooth i m sure if i did n t know what i was drinking i could have ordered three or four and ended up on the floor . i m high on barleywines lately and this is definitely one of the top five i ve had . i have n t had a bad floyd s beer but this is one of their best . go out of your way to get this beer .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
a wondefully complex belgian quadrupel a pours a dark copper color with a sturdy head . the glass had more lacing than i ve ever seen when it was empty s so much comes through but i guess the dominant scents are bananas coffee chocolate cloves and other spices . further in the background are notes of vanilla and dark fruits . t just as complex as the smell chocolate clove banana vanilla stone fruits plums . coffee and a slight sweetness imparted by the alcohol . my only complaint is the slight estery flavor in the aftertaste . m a little richer than a typical belgian and nicely carbonated d very drinkable in spite of the alcohol content . although with a beer this delicious and complex who d want to rush .,taste,0.8,1
i poured this one from a oz brown bottle into a shaker pint glass . a this ale poured a deep dark black brown that let very little light pass through . the tan head rose a full . and then slowly settled to a thin cap leaving big rings of sticky lace behind . s the aroma was dominated by deeply roasted malts with some softer sweeter malty notes underneath that . a bit of fruitiness and some faint earthy hops rounded out the smell . t much like it smelled the flavor train started off with a huge roasty burnt . malt character layered over a smooth malt sweetness . adding to the perception of background sweetness was a rich ripe fruitiness reminiscent of dark cherries . the hops were more earthy than bitter which only highlighted the roasted malt bitterness even more . coffee and dark unsweetened chocolate notes danced all around in this beer . the finish was very dry almost acrid and left a lingering aftertaste of roasted malt . robust indeed . . . mf medium bodied with a very snappy but not overdone carbonation feel . d i liked this beer a lot but if i could change anything i would dial back the roasted malt bitterness by about . still it is tasty and full of flavor as a robust porter should be and it would be easy enough to session a few .,taste,0.7,1
served . on a boat . that is all i will say . found this can during man s weekend for fifty cents at a nearby bait shop general store . could n t say no . a pour results in a clear pale jaundice topped by a very short lived finger of white foam . the nose is nothing more than a combination of corn syrup and bone . nyeh . the taste does not improve much though a hint of sweetness in there vainly tries to prove me wrong . the body is quite light with a moderate carbonation and a deceptively smooth feel . overall i think i was lucky that i was only responsible for one can of this . any more and i probably would have had to have been dragged from the bottom o catfish lake following a botched stress based suicide . a bit melodramatic yes but this beer was pretty damn bad .,taste,0.3,0
a nice foamy head and a very light golden body . very clear with good carbonation . s it has a tart fruity scent with some hints of malt and hops . t it has a very malty beginning that finishes in a dry fruity way . it almost reminds me of an herbal tea of sorts . d m crisp and refreshing decent beer to have in a pub . goes down easy and tickles the tongue .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice amber ish yellow thats got a nice clarity to it . on top is a fluffy white head that if you are n t careful could go wild and engulf your beer vessel . looks good . smells slightly of the typical belgian spices and fruit esters . corriander cloves banana etc . now in a tripel i expect a nice big pungent nose but this one was disappointingly weak . there were only slight traces of these aromas . taste was unfortunately weak as well although not entirely upsetting after taking a few whiffs . there was also a faint detection of skunk in the airy mouthfeel which was n t too distracting . the beer is despite its shortcomings rather drinkable as its flavors are much lighter and the mouthfeel being so light . so overall i was n t really too impressed with this one . i would not buy it again .,taste,0.6,1
had a tasting last night with a friend two of the offerings were from ommegang chocolate indulgence was one . pours a deep black with a lively tan head . lots of lace and some impressive settling could that be chocolate . smells heavy like roasted malt and big chocolate in the nose . i expected lots of chocolaty ness but this thing is over the top . you can really really taste the real chocolate .,taste,0.9,1
a the beer is very dark amber brown in color . although it only has a thin layer of bubbles in the head there is a good amount of head retention which gradually fades into nice lacing patterns . s there is a very strong aroma of caramel and lots of sweetness . there are also smells reminiscent of an english barleywine with notes of raisins and brown sugar . t there s a bit of overall sweetness in the taste which has flavors of malty sweetness but is much more subdued compared to the aroma . m it feels medium bodied and smooth on the palate . the finish leaves a little dryness and some alcohol warmth . d the alcohol is very well masked so this is rather drinkable . i would definitely try this again it s a unique hybrid beer that shares characteristics of a dubbel and an english barleywine .,taste,0.7,1
poured from swing top bottle into duvel tulip a pours amber with a half finger off white bubbly head . laces on glass ok. s strange smell of the swing tops rubber seal . sort of sour malt t same rubber in the smell is in the taste . also sour malt not much hops . m medium carbonation kind of a bite d the rubber flavor is off putting enough to rate it low im going to try to find the beer without a swing top to try again . first drain pour in a long time .,taste,0.4,0
this was the last beer of my watching football evening with my friends . and again a tripel normally not my favorite style but after the great experience i had with the sint bernardus tripel i was curious if this struise xmas tripel could match it . . poured into a westvleteren glass . the beer pours a nice deep orange color with a small head that changed into a nice stable lacing . smell apple yeast candy syrup peach orange zest honey and some mild spicy hops taste fruity and crispy . yeast orange apple caramel honey sweetness some freshnes mint . spicy hops and some alcohol . initially sweet then sour and bitter very spicy and dry aftertaste followed by some creamy softness this beer has it all . mouthfeel medium carbonation with medium body . nice and drinkable overall what is happening this evening do i start to like triples . my second tripel this evening and the one second i feel in love with . so many taste layers fantastic . highly recommendable .,taste,1.0,1
pours a cloudy golden color with a very large head that had excellant retention . the lacing was not quite up to expectations considering the impressive head . aroma is typical hefeweizen but kicked up a knotch . hints of banana cloves and bready . the powerful yeast put out some impressive ester aromas . big clove and banana flavors as well . complimented by chewy bready like qualities of the malt . other fruity esters are noticeable in the finish . just a hint of alcohol . the mouthfeel is disappointing . it probably does not deserve the average score i gave . it feels flat . it just lies on the palate with no life . and this also limits drinkability . what otherwise could be a wheat ale for the cold weather makes it somewhat of a drag to drink .,taste,0.9,1
pours a light golden orange in color with a creamy egg white two finger head . the beer is very clear and is lively with millions of carbonation bubbles endlessly floating to the top of the beer or the bottom of the head all depends on where you re standing . head retention excellent and lacing is also prtty good a little more and ohh boy it might almost look like a stout or something actually now that i m down to the bottom of the glass the lacing is taking on qualities of guinness . sweet . seriously a good looking beer . to the nose this beer has good amount of hops in the foreground backed by a sweet caramel and malt component in the background . i would prefer a much stronger aroma but perhaps my nose has just become accustomed to its aroma . smells pleasing enough but nothing all that noteworthy . hops contribute a floral aroma . liberty ale is balanced very nicely . it has a strong malt and sweet caramel background . the malty sweet flavors are countered by just the right amount of hops so as not to overwhelm the malty flavors . the bitterness is in check with the sweetness quite nice balance . flavor hops are also in balance not too much flavor from hops floral in taste but then again not too little . it has just the right amount to give this beer a double sided flavor profile hop and malt . the two entities blend very well . in truth i expected this to be hoppier as apas are wont to be but alas . a very balanced beer . very unique in that it is more balanced than snpa and burning river . this beer has a pretty balanced body as well . it is not heavy nor light . rather the body sits right in the middle carbonation is acceptable for this range perhaps just a little less and i mean a little a miniscule amount . liberty ale was also quasi creamy when i first sipped at it with that nice head still quite large before the oil on my lips started to diminish its size . overall this is a beer that i would readily buy again however with so many apas out there i probably wo n t get around to buying it again anytime soon . i definitely prefer glbc burning river or snpa over this one however this is also good . i guess it all depends on my mood . the two former are hoppier if i want an apa that is more balanced then i ll choose the later . this is a beer that i could sit around and seriously drink all day .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle bought from sainsbury s . poured a pale golden yellow straw colour with light copper hints . slightly off white head poured thick and rocky then faded to very light layer . very sparse carbonation . some faint sticky lacing . aroma floral slightly spicy fruits apples pears grapefruits and melons light biscuity malts pine notes some creaminess salty hints very light honey sweetness floral grassy hops . taste light maybe slightly washed out spicy fruits light grapefruits apples and some lemons creamy notes light sea saltiness faint biscuit malts light hay hints light grassy hop bitterness . feel quite smooth initially then some sharpness coming through. light body . pretty refreshing and drinkable . overall an average ipa nothing groundbreaking . probably worth a try though .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into a pint glass . pours medium amber copper color with starting foam that settles out . some lacing . mild hoppy smell and malt . clean malty taste with a backing toffee taste . very mild hop . the bittering grows over time . even balanced pale less american than others but in a good way . does n t hammer you with hops . good drinker .,taste,0.9,1
this is the only six pack i could not finish . in my opinion the taste stinks . i ca n t even swallow the stuff . i will never buy a cherry related beer again . yuck . spit . the saying looks can be deceiving applies here . my soon to be wife also had to spit this one out . now that s saying something . enough said . smells and tastes like cough syrup . i love sam adam s but the cherry taste was just to much not balanced at all .,taste,0.2,0
i had never seen this bottle before from michelob and thought it was amber bock at first . when i read it and saw it again i realized it was something different . can michelob win me over again . lets find out . not much head i like that . pours easily and smoothly to a nice dark brown hue . smell is pungent of coffee and malts maybe even a bit of chocolate . going down its weird a bit watery but not too much so but bitter until about halfway down then the chocolate taste kicks in a bit . almost like a watered down rogue chocolate or youngs for an aftertaste . something different for a change from a mass produce company . nice for a change but the tastes are too weak for regular drinking . i really didnt think it tasted to much like a porter but more like a craft chocolate that falls a bit flat . not bad if you cant get anything better i would buy it again since its also cheap .,taste,0.9,1
had on cask . a a really dark brown beer close to black . a nice thick brown head with ample lacing . s tough to pick up the smell became more apparent as the beer warmed . once it warmed some chocolate caramel and espresso scents were the most abundant . t a nice sweet maltiness . chocolates coffee nuts and caramel tasts . m a nice creamy feel that just layed on the tongue and teeth . very smooth . d well the abv is over so not a beer i will have multiple of in one sitting but a very nice stout .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a weizen glass . a hazy brownish coloration massive cloud like head that refused to dissipate . excellent lacing as well to put it bluntly this is a gorgeous brew . s caramel candy aroma with a spicy tone and hints of banana cinnamon and clove . take a few moments to really enjoy this one . t mildly spicy body and not too sweet which really suits this beer well . some muted fruit notes shine through mainly banana and apple . nice flavor profile but something seems to be lacking slightly here . m light bodied mild carbonation level dry finish . d outstanding well balanced decently sessionable brew . it s lack of sweetness could make this a very accessible weizen . definite reco here .,taste,0.7,1
appearance straight brown with an orange glow around the edge . the thead started out a mear inch and did not last long . no lacing . smell fruity and earthy . one can tell this will be a sweet beer after the first aroma is sensed . taste well the raison is there but only enough to make it interresting . friuty and sweet form start to finish . very malty . could have used a little more hops to balance it out but all and all a good beer . drinkability very drinkable at the start but the finish becomes more pungent as it warms .,taste,0.8,1
a clear copper color with a thin half finger head . s toasty and caramel malt aroma . faint spicy hop notes as well . t rich but not sweet caramel malt . toasty notes add nicely to the overall malt complexity here . some subtle spicy hops add nicely as well even though the malt profile is center stage . finishes clean and dry . m carbonation is a little high but still has solid body . o a nice amber alt just would n t go to alaska for one .,taste,0.8,1
a looks like yellow snow from someone who needs to drink more water . huge head jumps out as well and sits nicely in the glass . s hops jump out and sting my nose . piney and grassy hops . t the front is blank to me . i get nothing but water until i start to swallow . even during the swallow its just hop bitterness . so dissapointed . a little more hop flavor comes through as it warms m high carb and average weight d high but i was dissapointed greatly by the taste . where did it go . all i got was water to match the intense smell that burned my nose . dissapointed .,taste,0.4,0
alright everyone this is my first beer review for ba so bear with me . appearance a nice karat gold color very warm and inviting . not too bubbly or over carbonated . smell has a surprisingly sweet smell of hops and a very pleasant smell imo for all of the flack that this beer receives . taste the taste is very similar to the smell with a sweet hops taste . very small amount of bitterness . mouthfeel this is probably my biggest problem with this beer a very watery mouthfeel and it is very under carbonated almost flat . drinkability this beer is about as drinkable of a beer as you can find . imo there is nothing better than a cold foster s oil can while watching a soccer match . gooooaaalll . . .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . brown bottle into a sam adams pint glass . a solid amber color more reddish at the top with hints of orange towards the bottom . a half inch of creamy tan head appears at first which melts into a thin layer of foam on top of the beer . there is a thin layer of creamy lacing all the way down the glass . s delectably spicy and sweet a wonderful mix of hops and malts . the label claims varieties of each . the hop scents are mostly piney with some citrus as well . the malts add some sugariness and some more solid earthy tones . t the taste is very hoppy up front and i can taste a few different varieties at work . there are definitely the piny and citrusy hops that were present in the smell as well as some with more spiciness and nutty flavor almost a mild pumpkin taste or something . meanwhile the malts kick in towards the middle and bring in a smooth caramel and bready taste . the ending and aftertaste find the hops and malts weaving in and out of each other which results in a smooth creamy taste left in the mouth and a tiny bit of hop bite left in the back of the throat . overall its very intriguing and complex . m bready and filling for an ipa . biting but not overwhelming . overall its powerful for sure but it fits the style . d this beer is complex and full it is for slow enjoying .,taste,0.9,1
in the bottle this is a terrific beer . on tap it s exceptional especially when the tap is in the victory brewpub in downingtown . . beautiful duvel yellow in color with a frothy white head . aromas of sweet citrus and spice especially coriander . taste is a magical blend of tropical fruits and spices again coriander and perhaps some clove and pepper . this is really an exceptional beer .,taste,1.0,1
original rating date may i really liked the aroma from the beginning fruity and sweet . looks fabulously it s a nice dark amber in a trappist glass with a nice red tint to it . the taste is the very aggressive as stated . this is a good very balanced very smooth beer . surprisingly easy to drink for such a strong in your face taste . it s a malty taste a little bit of dark berry with some bitterness but not overly bitter . a bit of hoppiness as well . lots of flavor to this beer . the finish was the best part for me it sticks around for a while and that s not at all a bad thing . american ales do n t get too much better than this . update . . had this again tonight and it s still as perfectly balanced as i remember . you really ca n t go wrong with this beer super hoppy for an american ale and super enjoyable for anybody who enjoys beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours a bright and clear gold color with a good solid white head . looks pretty nice . aromas are of light citrus hops some orange tangerine hard candies and hints of caramel malts . taste is pretty subtle . some creamy caramel malts lightly bready with a crisp finish that has a hoppy taste that reminds me of lemon and orange zest . mouthfeel is solid . full well carbonated and smooth . drinkability is good . this is a pretty well put together pale ale nothing really stands out but it is certainly refreshing goes down easy and is quite drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
appearance poured a light amber nice head that coated the sides of the glass all the way down . smell hoppy and citrusy taste e e w w bitter face . i m sorry but i m not a big fan of very hoppy beers and this one falls in that category very dry the aftertaste is rather pleasant but the initial is like a punch in the face . mouthfeel chewy dry medium carbonation . drinkability for me low as i am not a fan of this genre but a hop nut would probably love it .,taste,0.7,1
a a slightly hazy yellow color with a thin but creamy white head that has some decent retention . not nearly as cloudy as i expected for a wit . s sweet candy berry aroma and a bit of biscuity malt . smells surprisingly good . the berry aroma really stands out here and is not what i would call subtle like the label implies . t shockingly and cloyingly sweet . this is by far the sweetest beer i have ever encountered . i was really pleased with the aroma but this is just way too much . this is like blackberry soda . m for as soda like as the flavor is the mouthfeel is surprisingly nice . a good carbonation level but that stickiness is really drying . d way too sweet but once you get past that . nevermind i ca n t get past it . i think they could have done with a little less blackberry and a little more wit .,taste,0.4,0
a perfectly translucent amber color . head has nice volume with light beige color . head looks creamy but the retention is surprisingly good . lacing is pretty good too . very nice looking beer . s smell is quite strong but weird . i get some nice caramel malts but the seaweed is coming off very strong which is n t a good thing imo . finally there is a lot of coriander as well as a little bit of pepper in this . maybe some cloves too . it smells strong it is a complex smell but it really is n t much inviting . t there is light maltiness from this . the water they used seem very mineral which is a bit odd . seaweed is again pretty strong and really weird and out of place . again lots of coriander cloves and pepper . it is also pretty salty . weird and not very good tasting brew . lacks a bit of sugars to balance it out . m light body with medium to high carbonation . nothing wrong with this at all . it fits the kind of beer this is . d well the beer itself has a light body far from being cloying and the taste is n t too strong . it s only the fact that it taste bad that makes it harder to drink the other aspects of the beer are fine .,taste,0.3,0
a dark brownish red in color that is very red at the edges . the head is slightly off white that disappears quickly but leaves a thin layer on the top of the beer . s caramel coffee and malts . not too exciting but a solid aroma . t there is not really all that much flavor . hits right up front with malts and a slightly coffee note but then fades into a slightly watery . m pretty light body not much carbonation . falls pretty flat both on flavor an mouthfeel . d a very drinkable beer just not anything special . a good representation of the style being that it is about halfway between a light beer and a dark beer but it just does n t have much flavor .,taste,0.4,0
as someone who has been a big fan of widmer hefeweizen for many years it has been greatly pushed aside in recent years by the craft beer movement . i listed this as being in bottles but by far the best way to enjoy it is on tap . widmer american style hefeweizen to be is best enjoyed with no fruit . i never put any fruit in any of my beer . i want to taste it how it was brewed not make it into a funky lemonaid . so that all said it pours nice thick dark yellow . with a minimal head . a great and refreshing summer brew . i use to rank this pretty high over the mass produced crap out of colorado or milwaukee . but now it is right there with the rest of them . . higher quality than the fizzy yellow stuff . but can not compair to its smaller craft brewed counterparts .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a twenty two ouncer this lager takes on a clear golden hue with some hints of red . decent white head and strong lacing.the smell is immediately floral with some nice caramel malt and a slight nod to the hop fiends . the taste is crisp and largely sweet with a dry hoppiness in the close as well as a nice citrusy after effect . mouthfeel is good and chewy and makes for a ncie meal brew . drinkability is fine though i m not sure how many i could deal with in one session . a fine brew quickly approaching classic status .,taste,1.0,1
ah this is a really wonderful beer . it reminds me quite alot of pannepot grand reserva at least in the smell . deep brown red colour with a nice white beige head . the head lasts until the beer is finished nice . smells nicely of red berries nuts maltiness . slightly wineous too . pretty amazing smell actually but not perfect . the taste is like the smell but even more . this is quite a sweet beer actually . but there is a huge complexity to the sweetness . some notes of caramel nuts and raw sugar are found in there too .,taste,1.0,1
picked this up about a month ago and finally decided to pour it so i put it into my pint glass tonight . a i am writing this review waiting for the head to go down on my beer . it is a colossal three finger head that nearly overflows the pint glass . the color is dark clear copper with tons and tons of carbonation flowing up . s really pale light smell here . no malt really comes through in the smell but there is a huge scent of spices cinnamon nutmeg that show . t five minutes later the huge creamy head comes down enough for me to take a sip . umm . not what i was expecting . it tastes like one of my homebrews that went bad . very vinagary apple cider flavors with way too much carbonation . the vinegar taste kills all other flavors . i am hoping this was a bad batch otherwise this is the worst attempt at an oktoberfest i could ever imagine . drain pourer . quite possibly .,taste,0.4,0
another impulse buy . pours a clear copper color with a fresh citrus aroma it seems a little like this beer wanted nothing more than to get that grapefruit hop aroma it smells great but the flavor is pretty bland too simple i think . its obviously an ipa but thats it . just another ipa . a little heavy on the co but its very drinkable i could drink these all day . overall a good beer . if your in the mood for a well priced craft brewed ipa then this is a good choice .,taste,0.6,1
poured a cl bottle dated march into a st. bernardus challice . a murky mahogany brown it poured with a puffy spritzy tan head that died to a film . s brown sugar raisin banana and cinnamon bread . t heavy cinnamon raisin bread cranberry vodka alcohol leafy hops though less so than chimay beers and slightly bitter more so than the aroma suggests . m thin frothy and almost spritzy . d i would n t want more than ml in a sitting .,taste,0.9,1
dinking vessel goblet temp f and allowed to breathe appearance inky pitch black stout with a lovely chocolate brown head . lightly carbonated appropriate for style head retention may be less then average for style . nonetheless a beautiful beer . scent chocolate dominates . if you allow it to warm the vanilla aroma really comes out . taste very well done . rich coffee and chocolate flavors . vanilla comes through in the finish but the finish is just bitter enough to offset the rich flavors . finishes quickly without a lingering aftertaste . some may be disappointed that it is difficult to discern the stouts characteristic roasted barley flavor . mouthfeel medium bodied which is somewhat surprising considering the rich color aroma and taste . again i did not taste much roasted barley and this may explain why the body is not too dense . carbonation is appropriately mild drinkability superb . if it were not a bottle i would be drinking far more black sun . a friend split this beer with me . despite stouts not being his favorite beer he was star struck by this brew .,taste,0.9,1
pours a crystal clear orange body with very little head . the aroma was much more muted that i expected from a big ipa . there is a hint of grapefruit and not much else . flavor is sweet from alcohol leaves a slight alcohol burn in the aftertaste . there is a sweetness from a complex fruit collection . hint of grapefruit not as much as the armoma led on and grassy lemon and melons . there s a creamy caramel flavor that comes through once in a while but mostly the bang of the strong aftertaste takes over . mouthfeel is a bit foamy and creamy . drinkability is a toss up for me . compared to some of the new wild ipa s trying to outdo each other this beer has an enjoyable hoppiness that does not tear your taste buds off in the aftertaste . however at the same time i feel like the alcohol content fills in this void and can be overwhelming . very different ipa compared to the dozen i ve tried lately . i m very surprised this scored a best ipa award from esquire although its uniqueness ca n t be denied .,taste,0.8,1
pours out a ruby brown with a thin frothy tan head that leaves quite quickly . smells of chocolate roasty earthy malt and resinous hops . alcohol is present in the nose but it has a way of tying the other smells together . this beer marries a sweet chocolatey maltiness with a sturdy hop kick . i think of this as a beer that s somewhere in between a winter warmer and a brown ale . the big gripe here too thin . way too watery here and the flavors drop out as soon as you start getting into them . mouthfeel is creamy and not at all heavy . yeah this one s pretty drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
a looks good nice color no complaints here s decent smell very citrusy . t taste good not very balanced too much bitter not enough maltiness hop citrus flavour dominance m not enogh body for the hop o would order it again in a bar dependent upon the selection but would never buy it . i did have a del norte before i drank this beer due to being at a mexican restaurant and anyone who knows anything about beer knows del norte is a joke so i could be giving this beer a better rating than deserved . dependent upon the selection at the bar for me this vs breck avalanche this beer is worth a shot,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap at naja s for their new belgium night . after reading the story behind the beer i was pretty stoked to try it . ingredients abv brewed on etc . looked good in the glass . nice golden color . but that s about where it ended for me . the smell did n t exactly strike my fancy . and then the taste . one of the ingredients was black pepper and it was incredibly apparent . do n t get me wrong i love spicy beers but they re usually stouts or some sort of strong dark ale . a spicy pale ale just does n t seem to work for me . hops were very much in the background . overall i did n t care for this beer . i did n t even finish it and let my buddy have the rest . it s definitely only for a small percentage of craft beer drinkers . to each their own . glad i got to try it though,taste,0.4,0
young s winter warmer pint bottle bottled fall . best before date rescued and drank medium pour in a tulip glass poured clear mahogony with a large light brown frothy mostly diminishing head . smelt of sweet dark bread and candied oranges . taste was upfront light sweetness and bitterness followed by a medium length finish of bitter piney hops and subtle sweet candied pineapples and bananas . mouthfeel was light oily overly lively carbonation and light astringency . overall a beautiful looking beer that delivers on taste yet still feels a bit too watery .,taste,0.8,1
bottle split w a friend . very dark thick viscous appearance w brown head and lacing . deep smell of chocolate bourbon wood molasses dark or ripe fruit . little hot from the bourbon but otherwise very thick and balanced . taste is same as smell . definitely a sipper d t high abv bourbon taste and thickness . i think they all come together perfectly . i ve had much hotter stouts w bourbon or brandy that are much less thick and less abv . one of the best imperial stouts ever . and i know it will get better for years to come making it a good investment even for the higher price . only downer is drinkability d t thickness and heat .,taste,0.9,1
pale straw colored with a foamy off white head with very large bubbles that disipate quickly and produces no noticeable lace . the aroma is light sweet malt . the taste is also primarily sweet malt with maybe a very slight lemony finish . nothing offensive just not much to get excited about . still it is reasonably clean and refreshing with slightly more substance and flavor than it s look a like corona . would probably also benefit by a twist of lemon or lime .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the hungry monk appears bright orange and slightly hazy respectable but small head i blame the pour but little lacing after the head disperses . somewhat muted nose tropical hops and solvent alcohol . a wide range of hops in the taste some tropical critrusy hop flavors up front oily resinous hops in the middle and plenty of medicinal hops and solvent alcohol burn . the finish resembles some kind of industrial strength cleaning product . this would be an amazing beer if not for the finish . it is definitely a hop bomb but in an unpleasant way i never thought it was possible . medium bodied with light yet prickly carbonation . the prickliness of the carbonation really pronounces the hop bite . despite the huge variety of hoppy flavors i did not find this beer to be enjoyable . this is one that i would warn my friends to avoid unless a dare is involved . luckily it is limited enough that they probably wo n t encounter it anyway .,taste,0.4,0
this brew is a product of bud i guess . the smell and color are pretty good . its a decent taste too . its crisp and refreshing . i kinda enjoy it . not the best but then again not the worst . not much of a hop profile but this brew is light crisp and refreshing . overall its a decent pils lager,taste,0.7,1
a dark stouty creamy tan head with pretty good retention and lacing s some hops and roasted malt characters t again some roasted malts some chocolate and some hops but a little disappointing . it left me wanting more flavor . not bad just not spectacular . m ok mouthfeel low carb . medium body d not undrinkable but not the best stout available,taste,0.6,1
on tap at ginger man in nyc . a clear amber orange hue head is off white creamy condensed bubbles that sustain thick lacing s moderately sweet hops lemony citrus bubblegum some tartness and alcohol t taste is disappointing and falls from the solid aroma there is some mildly floral and citrus hops some astringency going on finishes with mild bitterness and alcohol not much here m medium bodied slick texture no carbonation cask d bland tasting ipa hops are mild and there is no noticeable malts the flavors are really washed out and watery i would not get this again,taste,0.6,1
a nice bubbly head . pours off tap with to . very good color clear and warm golden . s does not make me think of pils with this hoppy aroma . citrus pine grassy wet hops . t flavor does not match the aroma but it is well blended . tastes much smoother than most pilseners with fruit and citrus and that green wet hop undertone . everything blends well . m light and dry very crisp . d even though pilsener has not been one of my favorite styles for a long time this one proved to be a big surprise . it is on tap at a neighborhood spot and i think i ll be ordering it again . very drinkable showed me sam adams is still a big player in the american craft brewing game .,taste,0.6,1
i must admit i m not a big fan of fruit flavored beer and lancaster s strawberry wheat is one reason why . one of my female employees raved about it so that appears to be their target consumer . color was very nice pale orange . i could smell the fruit immediately which i personally do n t like . the initial drink was pretty good not too malty but the mouthfeel was strange . as far as a beer you could drink or of in a sitting . no way . i think it s a gimmick beer .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a clear orange copper with two fingers of off white head that fades into a thin ring with no lacing . s some spice notes of cinnamon cloves and allspice at first . sweet pumpkin and yam flavors come through towards the end giving a nice pumpkin pie aroma . t unfortunately while the aroma is nice and reminiscent of pumpkin pie the flavor is bland and does n t taste like much of anything . some light spice flavors a faint hint of pumpkins and yams and some very slight bitter and yeasty flavors . m medium light body with mid carbonation this beer is fairly crisp but finishes a bit watery . o a pumpkin ale that smells good but is overall just too bland .,taste,0.4,0
bottle courtasy of pwoods thanks again . poured from a oz brown bottle with no freshness date into an oversized brandy snifter . pitch black in color with no light penetration at all . finger fluffy brownish cream colored head . fizzles down leaving a thin layer of misc sized bubbles of retention . thin and spotty lace . dark roasted chocolate grains provide a very appealing aroma on an overcast cold day . some buttery milky sweetness off the swirl . big malty roasted grain flvaor with a huge backing of bittersweet chocolate followed by hints of molasses . not much sweetness but definatly good . thin watery mouthfeel with a touch of creamieness from the carbonation . all around great example of a porter . nicely done .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pale yellow with a good deal of carbonation and a soapy head . smell smells like my dove soap . very processed not what a beer should smell like . taste watered down no taste in particular but manageable for a macro because there s no offending taste . drinkability below average drinkability . there are better macros out there but it s drinkable when it comes to macros .,taste,0.6,1
a nice dark brown clear colour in the glass . a very thin head when first poured yet it came together shortly after to create a thin creamy top . honey caramel and dark roast coffee taste . not alot in the nose slight hint of coffee . hardly any legs on the glass a gentle bitter finish at the end . all in all a decent porter .,taste,0.9,1
a pours fingers of frothy white head that has little to no retention and does n t leave any lacing . the beer is an extremely light straw color . it almost looks like water when held to the light . s the only thing i can make out is lime . it s not too overpowering but it s the only item in the aroma which is n t surprising since light beers typically lack in the aroma department . m a light bodied beer . it s pretty thin with a fizzy feel because of the high amount of carbonation . t some indistinguishable malt flavor in the beginning which is quickly taken over by the lime . the tart lime flavor hits near the middle and stays till the end . this beer drinks almost like a soda with the sweeter taste and high carbonation . i have n t had the miller chill in awhile but from what i recall this is better but only by a small margin . it s very easy to drink but does n t really taste much like a beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep black with a creamy brownish firm head . pleasant flowery aroma with hints of roasted malt and coffee . burst of roasted malty flavor with lots of hoppy character that tapers to a strong coffee taste . lots of different flavors here . very nice stout . could n t drink too many of these at one sitting .,taste,0.9,1
a pours dark brown in my goblet with hints of red peaking through in the light . head is vigorous and beige in color . s the bouquet is dominated by sweet malt with bananas in the background . t bananas butter and bubblegum combine to make up a rather unpleasant flavor profile . i m really not a fan of the this maybe too high of a fermentation temp . either way scotch ales are normally cleaner than this . m full body with little carbonation . d i m really not a fan of how messy the fermentation was . overall a pretty pathetic scotch ale .,taste,0.4,0
i found this at the whip in here in austin . i bought one sixer had a few sips and immediately i had a vision enjoying this beverage on the beach . this brew has all the boldness of a northern us summer spring indie with the slight bite of ginger . very crisp . it also rated well with my friends back home in mcallen tx . buy yourself a thermos or something to keep it cold and pour a few for the sand and shore . keep them bottles of the beach beyatch . . .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle . nice half ince head and good dark amber almost muddy color . smell was a little od kinda indescribable but nice . taste was good with a good amount of caramel . mouthfeel was a litle thin and wattery . drinkability was good despite the thin mouthfeel .,taste,0.7,1
. oz odd shaped green bottle . organic beer . pours into my dimpled mug a nice cloudy w apple juice with a quickly dissipating white head that leaves spots of lacing . this one smells uttelry americanized . it has htick hops a wallop of caramel and a sort of toned down black ipa scent overall truly bizzare for the style . there is also a lot of cocoa . the taste is good not too sweet flavor on par with the style with a good hop kick . it is n t bitter hops rather a mouthful of hop flavor . a good easy drinker for a hot summer day .,taste,0.7,1
to be fair i feel i must point out that i m doing this right after having conducted a small gravitational experiment involving a small hole in the bottom of a liquid filled sobe bottle and it s affects on air flow . a after an aggressive pour i managed to get a brief two finger head that initially dissolved into a half finger sud white . very light straw lighter than champagne . tons of carbonation bubbles too . n lots of grain maybe rice . reminds me of a barn not exactly but that s the image that came to mind when i smelled it . nothing else other than grain and maybe corn coming through . t it s one of the most bland beers i ve ever had . this beer is all mouth feel . the only flavor i detect is wheat straw . other than that it s all texture . better that if it were totally offensive but still . m relatively creamy for it s style but still nice and carbony crisp . rather dry finish . d goes down easy but even when looking to bro or in the case of where i m stuck brah beer it s nice to be able to taste something . this is for beer pong and nothing else .,taste,0.3,0
review from notes a poured a deep black with a huge three finger mocha head with great retention and some very nice lacing . s quite smokey with some roasted malt burnt coffee and bacon which along with the smoke was the most evident aroma . t had high hopes but the flavor did n t work for me at all . it tasted like fake bacon like bacon bits . there is also a rubber plastic bandaid like flavor . m medium to full bodied on the creamier side with a good level of carbonation . o everything was pretty good on this beer except for the flavor profile the most important feature . certainly need to try this one again since other palates i trust have enjoyed this beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours an alluring deep auburn tint with a thin but sticky head . outstanding spectrum of all things american hops citrus to spicy to flowery to slightly sweet . a wonderful display of our native bittering agents . perfect . almost entirely grapefruit pith from start to intense finish . very tasty although the bitterness becomes a touch one dimensional and boring after a while . malt does in fact surface as the beverage warms . delightfully creamy for an ipa and avoids any oiliness that sometimes plagues the style . drinkability is through the roof if the overwhelming hop flavor does n t get old for you . skillful brewing here by tyranena .,taste,0.7,1
the colour is straw yellow ebc the liquid clear . the three finger head is airy and almost white . it sinks slowly leaving some thick lacing . the smell is smooth . some sweet malty notes with hints of fresh white bread some flowery bitterness . some yeasty cellar notes and red berries in the background . the taste is sweet and smooth . bread some yeast in the background . mild minerals some white currants . the aftertaste got a mild growing very clean bitterness but also a powerful yet clean sweetness . the finish got a mild lingering bitter note . the carbonation is strong the bubbles medium sized . the liquid is a bit sticky . a bit too sweet . otherwise a decent swedish macro pilsener .,taste,0.6,1
poured on tap into a pint glass . a pours a murky yellow orange straw color really nice lacing well carbonated one finger off white head . s the aroma is very nice banana clove slight citrus nice light smoked aroma well balanced wheat malt . t a little disappointed with the taste the banana clove citrus taste comes out but the smoked characteristics take over this beer peppery spice smoked wood slight bacon flavor not my favorite . m medium mouth feel well carbonated smooth and creamy drinking smokey finish . o overall this is not a terrible beer it does what its supposed to do but its not my favorite big smokey flavor that really overpowered the other flavors in this beer .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
this unique ale pours a medium amber in color with little to no serious head . poured from a bottle into a tulip glass . the aroma is the one sticking point for me it has a strong aroma of yeast and alcohol . there is the wheat beer scent but with an astringent pungency . my bottle is nearly a year old and i wonder if another few months would not have mellowed it out further . the flavor is a strong and pungent combination of wheat ale alcohol a fruitiness a belgian like banana taste and the namesake wine like acidity . there is only a little hops bitterness that balances out the sweet sour end of the beer very well . the mouthfeel is good and smooth but the high alcohol makes it a bit too astringent to be very drinkable . this to me like many big and unusual beers drinks more like a liquor than a a straight up ale . the taste of this beer is wholly unique thus the high taste rating even if the aroma and drinkability could have been a bit smoother .,taste,1.0,1
was looking forward to trying this beer as i ve had some good weizenbocks in the recent past . pours a medium brown color with basically no head . this is the problem . has a decent smell to it . very sweet tasting . reminds me of one of my homebrews that is lacking carbonation . if this was properly carbonated i think i would be impressed . however i ca n t give it a good rating because it has a watery feeling to it when going down my throat . the alcohol is well hidden though . i would like to try the next batch and see if the carbonation is there . until then i ll go with something else .,taste,0.7,1
heard great things about this beer and it did not disappoint . dark amber darker than any other o fests i ve seen this year vanishing head nutty aroma . lots of sweet chewy malts dark caramel nut flavors light spiciness from hops . this is one bold oktoberfest . lots of nut flavor which is surprising but nice approaching brown ale territory but the sweet candy malts keep it firmly in marzen territory . flowery hops and trademark h n gumminess are another neat twist . this is another great beer from hammer nail and i will miss them very much .,taste,1.0,1
the only really negative remark i have about this is that the mouthfeel is possibly thinner than water . everything else was good . poured dark brown and culminated as an ink black liquid in my pint glass . big khaki coloured head stayed for several minutes . smell was mild coffee beans roasted malt and damp black earth . nice . all these were present in the taste too as well as a fairly easily noticeable smokiness that i really enjoied . this is good a good dry smokey stout . as i said before the thin lack luster mouthfeel hurts it a bit but everything else is quite nice . i would buy this again .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at the blue nile . served in a oz goblet . ibus . where . do n t get me wrong there were some amazing aspects to this beer but bitter it was n t . this beer was very reminiscent of grapefruit juice . there was some good complexity in the hops flavor but it was overly juicy to the point of getting away from beer . this made for an amazing aroma but the taste could n t quite deliver all the way . although the taste did n t exactly do it for me i was impressed by how drinkable the . was . the bitterness or lack of kind of let me down but this was still a pretty good dipa . worth a try at the least .,taste,0.7,1
this poured a murky orange color with a dense but small white head . the lacing is superb . the aroma is dominated by lemon and yeast . the sweet maltiness is very rich . earthy at the begining of the sip the lemon and sweet flavor comes out through the aftertaste . the spices especially clove and yeast dominates the palate . the body is sharp from the carbonation but smooth and creamy in feel . bitterness from hops is light but nice as it lingers and increases through the session . the earthy dirt flavor gets to me though . because of that i slightly prefer franziskaner but this is still an excellent brew .,taste,0.7,1
before i had other stouts guinness was a great beer but after enjoying some of the world s finest i have to say guinness is nothing special at all . this beer is way overrated in my opinion it is for the type of person who has n t sampled the amazing bold flavors of a true stout . now that i have discovered the wonders of stouts in all their glory i would probably never order a guinness at a bar again .,taste,0.4,0
left hand s st. vrain tripel is n t the most complex tripel i ve ever had . it looks and smells great but the taste is surprisingly bland . the yeast dominates the taste with only hints of other flavours . although it clocks in at abv you would n t know it . this is a very drinkable tripel that might serve as an introduction to the more interesting belgian tripels .,taste,0.6,1
big head fades down to a quarter inch bubbly layer . the body is reddish brown . smells of slight chocolate and rock candy sweetness . more chocolate with a strong helping of maple syrup flavor on the tongue . i d much rater have a petes . oh and i agree with some others who wrote about this beer . newcastle gives hangovers every time i partake of it . usually bad headaches .,taste,0.8,1
tonight i need something to kind of wake me up and i was pleasantly surprised to find a bottle of la roja hiding out in my fridge . whats more its the inaugural vintage from years ago as the label simply states blend . guess its been there for awhile . pours a murky blood orange red with no head . aroma is of oaked funk . bring on the sour . im guessing this is a take on a flanders red given the aroma and appearance . first taste is sour but not overpowering . tart cherry hits the sides of the tongue before being washed away by earthy funk in the finish . the taste is wild but at the same time its very restrained . the oak helps keep things in line and the lengthy aging process has added a nice sherry complexity to things . mouthfeel is light to medium with a nice level of carbonation that helps to brighten things up and scrub the palate as you continue to drink it . ive had a number of sour beers and this one is among the most well rounded . by that i mean its not unnervingly sour its an evenly crafted beer from start to finish . speaking of the finish its dry perhaps as to be expected which means that you keep going back to it . overall this beer is a refreshing diversion and a must try if youre a fan of sour or wild ales . if you happen to run across it id recommend cellaring it for a couple of years and busting it out . you wont regret it .,taste,1.0,1
a nice dark amber color almost dark copper . head was minimal . s not particularly strong scent nice bready malt . t i found this pretty interesting . straight malty flavor turns to strong caramel flavor . followed by some banana flavor typical of what i get from belgians . m clings to the mouth quite a bit maybe a bit too much after the first beer . d nice weight balanced and unique taste would keep me coming back . probably a little too sweet for extended sessions .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed poured from bottle to new belgium tulip a light amber color unusual for typically straw colored ale . beer appears flat . no head rare bottom origin bubbles . s light amber crystal malt nose . barely a touch of coriander typical in trippels . t poor exhibit of traditional trippel ale flavors . the ale tastes as though the yeast is not actually belgian but belgianesque . m soft on tongue . little carbonation . crisp . d poor showing of a trippel . i do n t like trippel ales and even i can say this is a poor showing .,taste,0.3,0
my tour through canis major continues tonight with double dog . it pours a deep orangey amber color with a slim lid of fine lemon cream fuzz . the aroma is potent and delishious . its heavy sweet caramel and cookie dough malts with an equally heavy load of fresh orange and pineapple and some piney gin ish alcohol . flavor mimics the smell with heavy malts and sweetness bushels of fruit a solidly bitter punch and warming alcohol . it is super full bodied and resiny oily smooth with a tingly sharp carbonation . this is a heavy hitter for certain . as others have noted it has a maltiness that borders on barleywine and though this sight lists dd at my bottle boasts . . mine says vintage and i m glad i tried it fresh . this bad dog is deviously delicious . try and drink a pack i double dog dare ya .,taste,0.9,1
no head a tall . very dark brown with hints of purple red and yellow all about the thinner areas . strong aroma of roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate . the tartness of berries is also present . beautiful nose . the taste is of strong malts that fade into the coffee and chocolate present in the smell . very sweet finish . it s very strange at first i do n t taste much of anything . the beauty of the various aforementioned tastes comes very late in the sip . mouthfeel ug . it s terribly watery with a tingly finish . unfortunately this strange mouthfeel all but kills the drinkability . still it s a very pleasant choice if mouthfeel is not an issue for the drinker .,taste,0.9,1
i am tired of companies naming their bitter a scotch ale . this is just a below average english esb in disguise . pours dark amber with no head . has the aroma of smoked malts and caramel but that s it . nothing even resembles the aroma in the taste . flavor is flat rotten and above all weak . its also expensive . avoid .,taste,0.4,0
this beer looks a bit redder than i would like for an american ipa . the hop aroms is also a bit missing for an american ipa . the flavor is dead on though . tons of hop flavor but only a bit of hop bitterness . it feels good on the tongue and has a bit of creaminess as well . i m not crazy about ipa s in general so the drinkability takes a bit of a hit .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color with a small white head . scent is slightly sweet with inviting belgian yeast aromas . some grain and perfumes as well . taste is light belgian yeast with coriander . light hoppiness and floral flavors . mouthfeel is very light bodied and well carbonated . drinkability is high . overall this is a good beer as far as belgian blondes go .,taste,0.6,1
pour a half finger of light brown head over a very dark brown liquid . smells roasty coffee anise mild cream and noticeable hops . tastes mild roast with acrid like coffee on the burner all day . supported by a well integrated and complementary hop flavor and mild hop bitter . hop flavor is english grassy and a bit ashy which makes me think of williamette . mild cocoa fills the roast and cuts some edge off the burnt . actually a little bit like a chocolate malt . oatmeal comes across in mouthfeel which is md light . fine carbonation stings strong on the papillae but the beer is not overcarbonated . aftertaste is dry some sour some burnt edge and hops rising retronasal .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass this brew has a light straw color with a frizzly white head that pops . the aroma is of light malts and of course lemonade . now i love a tall cold glass of lemonade as much as the other guy but in my brew . my ba bud drizzam swears by this stuff . the taste is what you would think a light malt brew with lemonade and that is where it ends . the after taste is stale leaving a dry and almost stank taste in my mouth . i think it best to leave these two things separate or at least to the women to drink in hard malt liquors .,taste,0.4,0
appearance a dense and opaque bistre dark brown colour along with a tall frothy crown of a russet brown tone it slowly dissipates as some carbonation makes itself visible through the otherwise so dense wall of liquid darkness that makes up this beer . smell a forefront of licorice and molasses in a combination that makes one think about surprise sweet licorice . furthermore and deeper in some dried figs och plums along with a touch of charcoal ashes and roasted malt do appear along with what might be a hint of juniper and pine . finally a tad of freshness a la grape . it s buried way in but it s in there i tells ya . taste sweet louise with a slice o cheese this was more balt malt than one could expect in a single bottle . upfront smoke character really charcoal like . thereafter an almost sour and menthol like flavour pops up but it s quickly put to sleep by a more fervent salmiak and tar like taste way more juniper than the in the smells . continually a bitter cocoa and on a lighter note a dulce de leche lactose caramel flavour portrudes and intermixes at the end which adds a pleasant plateau of sweetness to the mix . mouthfeel somewhat low in carbonation really full and round not as rough or coarse of a course as one d expect however it carries a distinctly dry touch to the aftertaste . overall on my behalf this was a very integral beer as it really complemented the different sensory aspects with each other carrying a diverse yet unified arsenal of flavours and scents .,taste,1.0,1
a a deep crimson amber with a creamy light caramel colored head that sticks around nicely . retention is solid as a relatively thick disc of cream sits atop throughout . nice spots and sheets of lacing down the glass . s caramel brown sugar light cinnamon and spice some fruitiness of the english yeasty variety and just a bit of citric hoppiness . very nice aroma but it could be bolder . t m well balanced . whereas the aroma was sweet the flavor is toastier . cracker light caramel some diacetyl a dry fruitiness and some light citric and spicy hop flavor . simple and nuanced but still solid . flavor falls off just a tad on the back end but the finish is nice and lightly drying . body is on the heavy side of medium with a very fine subdued carbonation that works quite nicely . this is a well crafted red ale for sure . d definitely a session beer . good flavor but it s not over the top . everything s in balance here and in a very good way . i ll definitely look out for this one in local bars stores and the like .,taste,0.7,1
a . poured from a growler into a pint glass . a brownish black with a mahogony tint . soapy white head provides some lace . s. donut shop aroma of doughy malt sweetness . t. the brew tastes vaguely roasted with a subtle citrus hopping . light toffee notes are there too hint of fresh brewed coffee . no real lingering taste it finishes abruptly . m. full bodied finishes semi dry . d. drinks easy and worth a try i did n t know what to expect with this beer i was thinking big alcohol bite and strong rum soaked raisen flavors but this is more like a german style dunkle lager . well crafted nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
. oz . bottle . dark root beer brown . scant light gets through the edges . small uneven creamy khaki head . good lacing . nose of molasses milk chocolate syrup roasted malt honey and caramel . i guess this is what i would expect a honey porter to smell like . toasted malts up front . some nuttiness . chocolate biscuit flavor comes through along with a faint cardboard taste . a little honey sweetness shines through . finish is laced with tobacco lingering honey and roasted malt astringency . not bad but the latent astringency takes it down a notch . medium body with a gentle cask ish carbonation to it .,taste,0.6,1
picked up a bomber at jungle jim s in fairfield at . .pours a hazey orange with a head that dissipates quickly.tastes like seltzer water with honey ginger and coriander mixed in.overall i m not too big of a fan.might be because it s an old bottle but even then i ve had older hefes that have had more flavor than this.half e weizen is a good name i guess .,taste,0.4,0
a deep copper body white tan head and active carbonation . s impressive cascade hops scent with a bready background . t sweet bready malts with a pretty decent hops presentation . impressive for an ab offering . m full bodied brew with typical budweiser mouth foam reaction . unfortunately the sweet malt and hops does n t produce a desirable aftertaste . d the first impressive offering from budweiser definitely a worthy beer .,taste,0.8,1
i went over to london for a vacation recently and finally got the chance to try guinness foreign extra stout . it lives up to the hype . a solid looking stout with a black brown body and a firm head . s roasty chocolatey goodness . t nice flavorful roasted malt taste with coffee and chocolate being the fore front tastebud tantalizers . much more taste than a regular guinness . m way stronger than their standard brew . d oh yeah this one goes down easily but with the added bonus of tastiness .,taste,0.8,1
bomber ordered at hopleaf and poured into pint glass . a bit of a disappointment overall from a brewery that has recently blown my mind with rabbid rabbit and alpha king . a mahogany red with a bit much carbonation . seemed fizzy and am curious after reading other reviews if this wasnt a good bottle . s caramel was the strongest flavor over the others and overall sweet . there was some hops but expected more . t mild overall both in terms of sweetness and bitterness . some dried and fresh fruit come through but i still found it lacking . the style of red ale was kind of noticeable in some smoky aromatics . m sticky to the palette some bland aspects . not bad not great . d definitely drinkable and could have a solid position as a session beer but im heading back to the alpha king . worth a try but not great .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
nut brown lager . wtf . ok i guess i m excited sounds pretty tasty and unusual . just noticed the nice artwork on the label which i do n t think i ve been appreciating when it comes to the rest of saranac s beers . pours a nice amber brown. maybe a little too similar to their esb if they re trying to differentiate the two based on color . but good head and good lacing . aroma is great very perfume y and piney but it s either how it mixes with the rest of the malt or something else that makes it unique . taste is a huge kick in the malt bone if there was one . astringency is very noticeable though which seems to be a problem for saranac s beers . the complex roasted malt flavors retain their integrity in the face of the lagering process which was what i was worried about . i was worried it was going to be like the indian brown ale and taste nothing like a brown anything but it definitely pulls through . unfortunately the astringency is a huge flaw and affects my score significantly . mouthfeel benefits form the overall malt character medium to full body and really pleasant to drink . probably a tie with the esb for my favorite in the mix pack . just fix that astringency apply it to the other beers in the pack and i d be really happy .,taste,0.6,1
black with brown highlights half inch of ovaltine head . minimal lace . super fragrant french vanilla coffee creamer . some dusty dark chocolate as well . anything else gets buried . headache inducing . the flavor gains dimensions with sharply charred marshmallows vanilla lactose oatmeal milder coffee notes burnt sugar a slight rub of grainy malt . actual roasted flavors are very minimal . coffee earthy greens represent whatever mild notions of bitterness that can fit into this already concentrated dosage of caffeine sugar . maybe not the best base stout but i would n t know since the added flavors are so dominant delicious . carbonation is on the lower side whether or not that s because i did n t attack on sight it does give the illusion of some needed body . that whole growler was n t a smart idea . my heart is racing i m yawning while my fingers are fretting all over the keyboard . i m a jittery mess . thanks to the ugly duckling for making me this way . p,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours an inky black with a plentiful dark tan head . aroma is of chocolate and little else . flavor is light meaty smokiness like a ham . which reminded me of an o fallon smoked porter i had awhile back . very interesting . mouthfeel is a bit thin but this beer is still fairly drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
do n t let the average rating fool you this is a great beer . i ve had bottles of this and every one smells completely skunked though . i was so disappointed when i opened the first one fearing that i wasted my money . the pour was pretty decent inches of head in a pint but it reduced itself about half way through the brew . the taste was frankly amazing . perfectly malty with just enough bitterness to keep it from being too rich . slightly watery overall but good water . almost like fresh spring water . overall it was among the most well balanced brews i ve ever had . not quite as flavorful as some other wee heavys but then again it s not as rich as them either . definitely worth getting again .,taste,0.9,1
the berzerker was named after the viking warrior used as a castle piece on the world famous lewis chess men set . the name is not totally unrelated to the beer though . the beer pours a nice ruby bronze colour with a very dark head creamy light brown . the nose is both pleasant and complex giving off a nice scent of malts with a prodominantly fruity scent i could n t put my finger on which fruit . this followed through to the taste a nice balance of malts and fruit with a very pleasant zesty after taste thoroughly enjoyable . a nice mouthfeel you can tell this is a beer but it is not too thick . i found the pint very drinkable it was not too sweet which was a bit surprising given the strength . however i would not attempt to have this all night as i preffer to remember the majority of the night rather than be taxied home by pm . a nice traditional scottish wee heavy ale well worth a try i have enjoyed a few since my first and have found this particularly pleasant with red meat . deserving to be in any beer drinkers cupboard .,taste,0.9,1
appearance dark brown amber body with a huge light brown head . smell hoppy . grassy . plain ipa . taste malty hop . balanced . good balanced flavor . mouthfeel watery . no effervescence . overall drinkability good balanced strong esb . regardless of what they want to call it . good ipa gateway to esb s or vice versa .,taste,0.9,1
nice dark brown appearance . pours into a pint class with a massive head . barely any light getting through . nice lacing . roasty malty aroma . i got notes of chocolate and coffee with a hint of something fruity . wonderful taste . malt chocolate very heavy roasty flavor which i love . i ve seen other people say this porter has a full creamy mouthfeel but i thought it was a bit thin . very heavy carbonation bordering on unpleasant . after the carbonation dies down a bit and it warms slightly a very drinable and enjoyable porter . i d have this again soon and i will as i have a six pack .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a small goblet . first thing i noticed was the head . their was n t much but what was their was firm . colour is a cloudy orange . almost hazy . lacing almost coats the glass and leaves little rings behind whenever i take a sip measuring how much i ve taken . smells like fruit punch . peaches pears apricots mangos pomegranates and one other fruit which i ca n t quite figure out . their is a very faint scent of crackers as well . overall a bit too sweet for my nostrils . reminded me of koolaid . the tase however is an improvement . their is a bit of sweetness to it but it s mostly sour . now this i like . a blend of fruits on crackers . and that fruit i could n t figure out on the nose . it s passionfruit . definitely passionfruit . their is a bit of a dry maltiness to the flavour as well . no bitterness whatsoever . although their is a bit if a dry grassy texture to this i doubt any hops were used at all . mouthfeel is a bit dry sticky and chewy with a mild earthiness on the cheeks . oddly it is quite drinkable . i would enjoy having this again . though as a session brew i ll pass . though i like sweet and sour i like it in small doses .,taste,0.9,1
oz nice label pours dramatically and settles looking rather average. orange and clear with a slight distorted thickness . foam once was great and breaks apart into huge air craters leaving some wacky lacing . smells like old high alpha hops. citrusey with a musty funk in the back . taste is disappointing. rather stale and bitter like tree bark . fresh fruity hop flavor is a real contrast to what s going on here otherwise and adds something positive to the party . mouthfeel is still weak light and lacking carbonation . bitterness overwhelms sip after sip and prevents true enjoyment . the ingredients seem to be here simply handled by inexperienced craftsmen . like some of their other beers but this one is not a winner .,taste,0.4,0
served at mcguires in pensacola . a unusually light color . clear straw colored liquid with white head . very good lacing . smells like a typical pal ale . tastes like a hoppy pale ale . very good flavor if a bit too balanced and lightly hopped . smooth but a bit watery feel with good carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
i believe what i may have here is a bad bottle . the cork popped with a barely audible thud and carbonation is grim . since this seems to be a brewers fault i ll review this one . quality control should come into play in overall score . i have not even tried this yet it just sounded bad . pours cloudy brown with very little carbonation . there is a slight lace around the edge of my glass . aroma is quite fruity with some apples plums and grapes showing up . some maltiness lingers in the background . taste starts off with a bready maltiness . then a good kick of fruit alcohol comes through . the mouthfeel is full of tiny bubble carbonation again i think this is due to a bad bottle . this is fizzy like soda pop not what i expected from uniboue . the mouthfeel if full and slightly sticky overall decent . drinkability is great on this one bad bottle or no . pretty good for a bad bottle . i think this may have been a bit premature . note this is my third bad bottle from uniboue maudites,taste,0.9,1
light golden orange a little hazy . roasted almost toffee notes on the nose from the malt . quite sweet but very enticing . light mouthfeel some faint floral sweet notes but a little generic or larger like . like other tns below needs more hop kick .,taste,0.4,0
this ounce bomber was purchased at jimmie garant s in alpena mi for . . it was served at degrees fahrenheit and poured into a tulip glass . the pour yields two fingers of foamy tan head . retention is good . lacing follows the path of the sip but recedes quickly . the brew is very dark but a small amount of carbonation can be seen through the glass . the aroma is pleasantly complex with reference points of chocolate and cream . fruity cherry notes linger close behind . there is an unusual scent far in the background that reminds me of elmer s glue though it s not a big detractor from the whole . the flavor pops with robustly roasted malts that are at once charcoalesque and earthy without crossing beyond the boundaries of good taste . brown sugary sweetness ensues . alcohol is just noticeable enough . hop bitterness is mild . the flavor is somewhat lacking in complexity but the simple strengths of this stout are more than enough to please . the mouthfeel is surprisingly light bodied and thin extraordinarily so for a supposed oatmeal stout . on one hand it is surprisingly refreshing . on the other hand i expect a certain mouthfeel from an oatmeal stout . this beer is critically lacking in that category . carbonation is ample but comes off a bit stinging amidst the lack of body . as i continue drinking i find that i enjoy it more but i would be experiencing even greater enjoyment if it had a nice full bodied oatmeal stout feel . all of this leads me to some conflicting feelings about shakespeare stout . sometimes a brewer s intent is to challenge a drinker s perceptions of a particular style . i do n t know if that was the case here but the feel of this beer is a bit of a hindrance right out of the gate . in spite of the pleasant look and aroma and fantastic flavor it is difficult to get over how limp it feels in the mouth . at . per ounce serving it does n t represent a particularly great value . i enjoyed this enough to dust the bomber without a problem . however i ca n t imagine that i will seek this out on a regular basis . for me this is a once a year beer . the two schlitz scale reference my profile for an explanation i give a schlitz for this stout which is fitting enough given that both beers have the same mouthfeel .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . golden yellow with decent clarity . off white cap that actually sticks around for quite a bit and it has some really good lacing to it all the way around the whole glass . at first sniff this smells like it s going to be a pretty good beer . clean aromas of both citrus and pine hops . the malt aromas are very apparent as well not quite as strong as the hops buy there . caramelized roasted malts . well balanced smells pretty good . unfortunately the taste takes a dip from the smell . it does n t taste bad but not as good as i expected based on the smell . balance shifts more towards the malts now . nothing really strong about it in the flavors . malts provide a slight toffee tone and the citrus and pine decrease a little . mouthfeel is ok overall pretty well balanced and a slightly heavier and full than i expected . does n t really have a clean finish slightly bitter at the end . overall an ok ipa nothing overly special i would have liked it a little hoppier worth the trade .,taste,0.6,1
fine whine head . color was the lightest i ve ever seen . lighter than coors light lighter than watered down apple juice . it looked like a pale riesling . there s a faint floral aroma not much else but that s true to style taste is fairly smooth crisp and dry . green apples come through . very little hop is evident except for a mild bitterness . very slightly carbonic . mouthfeel is light and dry but there is a mildly unpleasant aftertaste . for the style this is an okay beer . it color is disconcerting and there is an aftertaste i could absolutely do without but if i liked american standard lagers i might drink this beer .,taste,0.7,1
i had this today with my pub burger . pretty earthy as an ipa goes . pretty color head does n t last too long . this is the only brew i tried but was fairly impressed . they were for a pint served in an imperial pint glass . i would reccommend this for an pa fan but for the novice beer drinker i would probably steer clear,taste,0.8,1
this beer pours a very light golden yellow . the head is white but is nearly non existant . i see absolutely no laces . the beer looks like apple juice in a glass . not cloudy like you would expect from a wheat beer . it smells fruity . i detect bananas and lemon . maybe a little honey also . it tastes like honey . it has a slight citrus taste to it also . the flavor is so mild that it is almost non existant . it is crisp and refreshing . it leaves a slight honey taste on the palate . it goes down smooth . it is carbonated well . this beer would make a good session beer if you dont like beer . it has so little flavor that it is boring . you could drink a case by your self with no problem . this one is not worth your time or money . i will probably never drink this beer again .,taste,0.4,0
i always want to give magic hat another chance to impress me but they never do . a vanilla porter . i like new ideas but this does n t work so well for me . it smells and tastes very similar to a root beer ice cream float except with more chocolate . it is a neat brew i suppose but i got bored of the flavor before i was half way done my pint . i do n t think i ll have it again .,taste,0.8,1
review from tasting notes black with dark brown edges dark creamed coffee head smell big coffee and alcohol notes vanilla laden woody bourbon taste coffee bourbon dark chocolate vanilla buttery oak mf thick lightly creamy strong alcohol warming alcohol is very present very high abv warming loved this beer and the strong bourbon character,taste,1.0,1
have been seeing this one around for a couple years now and have always been eager to try it because a i am a huge hophead and b the label is neat . call me a sucker for marketing . this one pours a semi clear light orange color with a really nice frothy off white head . terrific lacing . so far it looks really good . but the nose . it smells like a hoppy naragansett . rice . the taste kind of offensive . very metallic tasting . it s full on hop bitterness . but thats just it . just bitterness . no pininess no citrus grapefruits no floral activity going on here at all . just straight bitterness . i d like to know what kind of hops they are using here so i could avoid it in my homebrewing . not to mention where s the balance . mouthfeel is pretty thick for some reason . again not what im looking for in an ipa . in a nutshell there are way too many good ipa s out there and readily available to even consider giving this one another try . sorry cooperstown .,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle appearance this was a bright yellow beer with a heavy chill haze . it was obvious even in the brown bottle . it poured with a tiny coarse head that vanished without a trace before i took the first drink . smell the smell was very elusive at first . there was a very faint hint of malt and an odd artificial lemon aroma . the lemon part reminded me of what some malternatives smell like . as the beer warmed up it was obvious that it smelled just like lemon pine sol . as it continued to get even warmer i had stopped drinking it by this time more odd unnatural sometimes industrial like odors began to stir from the glass . blech . then i made the mistake of smelling the bottle . now i see where the name bullfrog ale comes from it smelled like one was floating belly up in there . mouthfeel there was an odd chalky feel to this beer . it kind of left my tongue feeling like it was covered in dust . thin to medium bodied . taste the overriding component of this beer was an artificial tasting lemon flavor . it had an odd twang to it that lingered in a bad way . there were some mild malt flavors in the middle . the finish was somewhat wheat like combined with that ever present lemon twang . i could n t even finish half a pint of this stuff .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . deep brown color with a finger tall head . aroma not too significant leaning more towards the hops than the malt . taste is initially of flavorful malt with an astringent finish that was not enjoyable at all . it tasted almost tannin like in a bad way . this astringency lingered in my mouth even after the sip was swallowed . mouth feel was fairly light with moderate carbonation . overall the finish ruined the beer for me .,taste,0.3,0
pours a deep dark amber brown with a thin film of tan head . smells of pete and chocolate malt . wow . great taste full of chocolatey goodness . really fucking good . somewhat dry in the mouth kind of the weak point of the beer . very drinkable i can drink these all night .,taste,0.9,1
golden pale head which dissipates to a thin lace on the glasses edge . noble hops produce a spiciness mixed with a sweet malt . a nice spicy mix of hops comes in with a carbonation . as it dissipates the malts come thru to create a mix between hops and malt . a spicy finish create a nice flavor,taste,0.8,1
served in my new troegs sunshine pilsner glass . amazing clear golden in color with a soapy white cap . left tremendous lacing all throughout . smell is heavy with german hops as soon as the cork was popped . earthy and medicinal notes and just flat out green grass . spicey hops all in the background the entire whaft . taste was a bit of a let down to me.i thought it had a tremendous german and american hop billing but i found this entirely too sweet . mostly what i am getting is a helluva alot of carapils and sweet sugary sugars . mouth is full bodied for a pilsner and kind of thick for my liking . there is a nice bitterness left from citrus and green hopping but still too sweet on the palate . this was my first offering of a double pils . maybe i am just not used to the style but to me this was too sweet and not very good in the drinkability department .,taste,0.6,1
oz swingtop bottle from thebouch . huge thanks for this beer . poured into new three floyds glass . a poured dark black in color . not quite one finger head light tan in color . fades down to a thin cap . s nose is full of coffee notes . not quite as full as i expected . roasted malt notes come through towards the back . t very nice coffee flavors throughout this drink . slightly burnt taste . flows into roasted malt flavors . sweet chocolate taste drizzled in the middle . ends with some bittering aspects . throughout nice flavors nothing overly bold but better than most porters . m not quite a full body closer to medium . moderate carbonation bitter coffee stays with you . d very good coffee porter . one of the better coffee beers i ve had . drank the whole bottle tonight and could have another this weekend . typically always lean towards stouts over porters but this one could stand up with some stouts .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the brewpub . pours a hazy orange gold with almost zero head and no retention or lacing . i m not sure if i got a bad pour or what but it s pretty flat looking . the aroma has a touch of lemon zest and orange up front followed by yeast spicy clove and a tinge of bubblegum sweetness . the taste is similar with a fairly prominant spice kick out of the gate along with notes of citrus and wheat and an overall yeasty feel to it . the mouthfeel has a smooth and creamy feel that possesses more carbonation than the appearance would let on . this was a rare just ok offering from the sgb . a little too much spice and not enough banana for me and i still ca n t over that dead look of this . still as with all their beers the creamy body and big drinkibility save the day .,taste,0.6,1
what a surprise this beer was and is . have tried it half a dozen times now and each time i have to tell myself that my mouth is n t putting one over on me . sessions is an unassuming brew in its red stripe like bottle and the pour and smell do n t even hint at how refreshing and light this beer is to drink . in a word before you taste it this beer looks thin . very little head very light color it might even be mistaken for a bud . the smell comes across as a little too sweet and i like sweet beer . but the taste is not to be missed . great for drinking on a summer day outside fruity and complex . reminds me a bit of pater witkap and other summer beers from belgium . as with all sweet things multiples are tough and sessions suffers that fate . great once pretty good after two but i d probably move on and look for something else if i were drinking three or more . still a fine beer at a reasonable price by the folks at hood river .,taste,0.8,1
i have to hand it to tmoney for inspiring my own kvass kick kamarades . i was intrigued by kvass initially but having tried many of the commercial versions of the style i feel as though i could converse in print about it hint hint . i have really enjoyed this producer s versions and this will be the last of the five . you may want to seek them out for yourself . i got ta say and my sexist male oriented comments always land me in deep kim chi i am digging the caucasian from the caucas mountain ranges chick on the label . the further into this i get the more fascinated with russia i become . i have befriended the owner of the local european market who is helping me to decipher the cyrillic lettering on kvasses not already in the database i like listening to matt munro s from russia with love and i am seconds away from hitting the send button for a mail order russian bride . this from a retired us navy sailor who was inculcated from boot camp to hate the russkies . i m ruined . i now love mother russia . it must be something in these drinks . i had kulich easter bread last weekend and now i am plotting a visit to little odessa over memorial day weekend . doomed i tell you doomed . the pour looked like soda pop once more with a really fizzy light brown head that was determined to fall as quickly as i could pour . the nose reminded me that those fruity versions were not the real thing this was . it was as bready as any before it and perhaps more so . rye bread molasses and raisins just jumped out on the nose and my mouth began to water literally . color was a cola brown with ne quality clarity . mouthfeel was medium with a very sugary intensity in the mouth overpowering the breadiness and the raisin flavor . wow this had the power to send me into a diabetic coma if i had diabetes which runs in my family . baby you re a sugar bomb . man i got ta back off of this one . no kidding it was really sweet . finish had a slight sourness to it but nowhere near enough to offset the sweetness inherent in this one . wow .,taste,0.4,0
the bottle states with no other hint of the vintage . pours hazy mahogany with barely a trace of any head that developed . zero retention or lacework . aromatics are a blast of caramelized sweet malt fusel like alcohol and toffee . warming on the nostrils and finishes with lingering malt reduction and vanilla . the mouthfeel is sticky syrupy and chewy . not enough carbonation to fend off the viscosity . the pallet is as promised by the nose . plenty of sweet malt caramelized sugars and toffee syrup . the alcohol profile is a bit harsh and solvent like . extremely warming to the point of stinging on the tongue . finishes with a continual onslaught of malt extract with plenty of sharp alcohol notes that cut through .,taste,0.9,1
a dark copper huge tan head . good lacing . s big malty aroma with hints of caramel and chocolate . a nice doppelbock smell . t this where things get ugly . it has the maltiness and the caramel and chocolate that i expect from a doppelbock but man this one burns . i m not sure why the alcohol is n t more well hidden . sam adams double bock and kulmbacher eisbock have more abv yet they do n t burn . m almost no carbonation which makes it quite syrupy which is not a bad thing for some beers but it does n t work here . d not very drinkable . the alcohol burn and lack of carbonation really ruins this otherwise nice doppelbock . i like high abv beers but not this one . i give it high marks for appearance and smell because it deserves it but that s where the pleasantness ends . maybe if they upped the co and brought the abv down to something in the . . range the flavor might balance out and make a nice brew . i really do n t get what s going on with this one as there are higher abv bocks that have excellent flavor .,taste,0.3,0
pours a slightly hazy peachish orange color with some smallish floaters in there as well and a minimal creamy white head that sinks to the thinnest of films . sweet malty and fruity aromas with some spiced apple and slightly alcoholic undertone . thick maltiness and a big apple and vinous fruitiness still has a tough time of masking the alcohol . however the alcohol only has a nice warming effect which is perfect for a cold day like today . apples and some slight spiciness give this a nice winter touch . smooth warmth from the alcohol and malt give this an amazing drinkability for its strength . excellently drinkable brew . this is damn good for being as young as it is . i am definitely looking to get some of this and put it away .,taste,0.7,1
i love portsmouth s minimalist bottles . black with brown edges . dark tan bubbles cling to the glass sides . some sort of oil slick lookin thing substitutes retention . aroma is dark sweet malt with roasty edges . figs and and raisins stand out . taste is licorice dark chocolate and heavy heavy burnt caramel sweet malt . dark roast malt like dark sumatran coffee . thick and sludgy in my mouth . i ve used dark in this review twice and could have done so a lot more . i did n t know that this was aged in port barrels until later and in retrospect i could see that . not so obvious that it stood out though . not so good that i d wait in line for hours in the cold but good enough that i m glad some one else did .,taste,0.9,1
this beer has been retired . but i had some in april at john harvard in harvard square . in anycase it was a pleasurable beer especially after the flat and sour beers we had at boston beer works . as an pale ale i was expecting a more fragarent hop smell but there was n t much there for the nose . however after the first sip i experienced a tasty well balanced richly hopped beer . if this were on tap locally i would be a regular drinker . i still wish i understood why it says that this beer has been retired . did they bring it back just recently .,taste,0.9,1
a copper color body with a white thick head that went away after a couple minutes.some retention on the glass . s this stuff smells heavenly as like other apa s i cant get enough of the smell smell of flowery hops and not much malt . t flowery hops and no pine.i cant taste anything else in this beer . m its creamy and goes down smooth.i like the tasteful it has to offer . d i could drink a pack of this beer but i would have to be off of work the next morning.it goes down real smooth almost too smooth and it will hit ya after a couple.well done my first beer from dales . i like it alot highly reccomended,taste,0.7,1
it took me weeks to find this beer . it was well worth the wait . poured into a snifter . poured very dark near black with a thin strip of kaki head not thick but it did retain nicely . aroma was toasty roasted coffee very very slight hint of coconut . the first sip i was a little dissappointed then i realized it was very cold so i let it warm up . as i did the beer just kept getting better and better . very little of the coconut or macadamia nut is present in the taste at first . its dominated by a sort of chocolate covered espresso bean flavor . very rich toasty taste . it finishes with the coconut and macadamia nut returning leaving your mouth sort feeling like you just enjoyed a chocolate covered coconut macadamia nut . rich sort of thick mouthfeel . alcohol is very present . very drinkable i might have to go get a few more . loved it .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomber poured into a mug . bottled on june . a hazy orange body . big white head that leaves lots of lacing . s bananas spices a bit of lemon . t bananas and spices from the nose make themselves felt . however there s also way too much cloying sugary sweetness and prickly alcohol heat . bready aftertaste . m medium to heavy syrupy . d i ve said it before and i ll say it again . not every beer style needs to be imperialized . more often than not they end up like this one a chore to drink . in fact i could n t even finish it .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear dark sunny autumn color . head was fairly white about a finger dissipating to tiny bubbles . not much aroma but what is there is a little wheat and breadiness and a dash of grassy hop aroma . taste is bready with a nice grassy floral hop bite and bitterness . miles better than the aroma . feel is light and crisp clean and has a nice refreshing quality about it . drink ability is high though it s nothing particularly stellar .,taste,0.8,1
not much to say a mediocre pale ale with an unfortunate grass flavor . not a hint of fresh cut grass but wheat grass in beer and i am not crazy about wheat grass flavors let alone in a beer . yes that health craze shit they clearly did not use the proper hopping ratio or used to much of a certain variety this is how i will remember this beer . it isnt that bad just in this price range not what i was expecting .,taste,0.4,0
after trying a few american interpretations of the belgian white ale i decided to get one from the source itself . white ale indeed . pours a pale pale yellow but with the yeast it turns almost white . a nice fluffy head sits atop it . the smell is potent and pleasant with a yeasty character all over . hints of bananas and citrus fruit plus sweet candied sugar . sweet taste but with a hints of yeast . more bananas and a dry character rounds this one off . not as complex or as bold as other ales of the style like a celis white and especially allagash . still it s delicious and should be tried by all .,taste,0.7,1
purchased from great spirits huntsville al . very dark for an ipa a dark brown black color with minimal head . almost looks like a brown ale but with more carbonation . not to style but still interesting . in an ipa i expect a generous dose of hops in the nose but here i get mainly a strong malty sweetness with only a touch of hoppiness in the background . the hops are certainly present but mainly it seems more like a dopplebock or a scotch ale in terms of nose . the flavor here is really fascinating . it has a sweet almost caramel up front mixed with some weak hoppiness in the middle and backend . it s a bit like bitter syrup to consume . fascinating in the way that it seems really well balanced between too sweet and too bitter without really being too much of either . still it s a bit cloying over time so i ca n t rate it too highly but it is certainly interesting . mouthfeel is fairly thin with just enough carbonation to give it bite . not terrible but not good . overall this is a fairly drinkable beer . i m not dying for another but i ll drink this six pack easily enough . it s not by any stretch of the imagination an ipa but taken as what it is whatever it is it s decent . might be a fairly readily available intro beer for those who have only had very malty beers to date .,taste,0.7,1
series executive summary my second tasting of the harvest ale series . this one is a little nicer on the palate though it s a little over the top w r t sweetness . cloying even . appearance pours an uninspiring deep cloudy amber with no head just a few bubbles . are those floaters i see in there . smell nice deep barleywine aroma . dates figs grapes . no notes of port here . taste very very sweet . now i get some of the port . very curious flavor here . i can pick up the figs and dates . toffee and caramel too . no hop flavor or bitterness . i wonder if they even used any mouthfeel sticky but not overly syrupy . little to no carbonation . drinkability this one s a sipper . tasty but a sipper . watch out for those floaters .,taste,0.9,1
poured into an eichhof bier mug . clear maroon color with an off white head that breaches the rim of the glass . no lacing decent retention . spicy and doughy notes on the nose . sweet caky malt with an earthy quality as well . flavor is toasty and sweet with a little fruitiness . grain toffee and a touch of coffee . smooth on the palate with good carbonation . you could drink this stuff all day .,taste,0.7,1
pours a nice dark brown with a medium slightly tan head . very little lacing . aroma is carmel raisins and chocolate . taste is sweet but tempered by some bitterness from the roasted malt . notes of chocolate dark fruit and caramel . some herbal hops but the malt is the big story here . full bodied with low carbonation . maybe a bit syrupy . fairly heavy but a . l is easily drinkable . not my favorite doppelbock but still pretty tasty stuff .,taste,0.9,1
a pours caramel brown with a decent head that dissipated very quickly into a thin ring around the glass . s apricot and malt with a little wet dog . t malty goodness up front that moves seamlessly into a fairly strong fruity flavor with a pleasant apricot finish . not too much hoppy bitterness and not too much cloying sweetness . this beer has very well balanced flavor . m lots of carbonation but not too thin . o i really enjoyed this beer . i have seen this everywhere but never got around to trying it until now .,taste,0.9,1
nothing special from this offering . seems to be just a middle of the road amber . a very crisp amber color but almost no head to speak of . and what does exist dissipates really fast . low amount of carbonation but the bubbles are in a race to get to the top . to bad the disappointment of no head to finish in awaits them . s slight caramel notes from the malts . not really any definition from the hops . a very neutral none offensive stance . t pretty much what you would expect from the smell . a neutral flavor beer . m smooth on the tongue as the carbonation does nothing . light bodied . d no reason to drink or not to drink this beer . does n t have any strong flavors one way or the other and is light enough that makes it easy to drink a lot of .,taste,0.6,1
the trouble with this beer is that it is n t any good . aggressive pour yields a huge head that vanishes instantly . no lacing at all . looks pale and sickly smells and tastes like old corn feels like less carbonated seltzer . the only redeeming quality that this beer has is that it s awfully drinkable and awfully cheap so that you can get awfully drunk awfully quickly . it s got nothing else going for it .,taste,0.3,0
this beer poured out a slight head that fell away fast leaving not much behind except a little bit of a lacing . the color is very dark . the taste is a bunch of odd flavors coming at you at one time very unpleasant . overall i taste a lot of breadiness and a slight smokiness in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel was a bit unpleasant . overall drinkability is very low .,taste,0.2,0
pint oz growler poured into a goblet . pours chestnet brown with brilliant garnet highlights and a single finger of light tan head . aroma is yeasty with fruit notes of apple pear and a bit of banana . overall a sweet aroma but not overly so . caramel malts are also present though ancillary to the fruit . taste is more of the same with a smooth profile and a subtle caramel malt that adds to the fruit nicely . very well proportioned dubbel . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a creamy texture and a smooth finish . co provides a mild bite but nothing too harsh . alcohol is only present upon a bit of warming . drinkability is great . this beer advocate can finish off a pint oz growler in one sitting and love every sip which is more than can be said for most brews . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
hazy golden orange pour with a thin veil of white head . a bit of a medicinal odor . clove buttery citrus and a slight touch of banana . not the typical belgian profile i m used to . not entirely bad just scaled back . i prefer the banana clove bubblegum trio to be a little more pronounced . i did get the taste of bubblegum towards the back end but there was just that buttery medicinal thing lingering over all other tastes . i will admit that the alcohol is very well hidden . this is a pretty easy drinker considering the abv . it s pretty decent but i expected better .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into an imperial pint glass . this beer is very clear you can see right through its golden color . had about a two finger white head but not as thick dense as i was expecting . the head faded away quickly but left a nice film throughout . no lacing for me . a nice spicy citrusy aroma but my nose had to do a little digging . the taste confirmed everything the smell was telling me however the flavor was lacking even less . most of the taste was right up front but fell flat afterwards . not the best beer in the world but nice crisp refreshing . considering it s lower abv it something you can knock back all day . it also wo n t do a number on your taste buds if you feel like going on to something bigger bolder . for me the best thing about this beer is i was born raised in the fort so it reminds me home .,taste,0.6,1
different than almost all other porters i ve had this one is not quite black in color but a dark dark brown with a ruby red hue on the edges . the head looks mountainous . bumpy and billowy and leaves nice rings before it fades to a film . when i took a deep breath of this brew i hit a bit of nostalgia . i smelled the inside of my plastic halloween pumpkin candy basket when it was full of candy at the end of a long night of trick or treating . it s party like mix of aromas consisting of caramel fruit cocoa . taste was a bit punchy up front from the hops . but it falls subtle after a couple seconds as you then smell malts and smoky grains . mouthfeel is assertive creamy but not heavy . there s a lingering bitterness . drinkabiltiy is as fine as can be expected from a thoroughly crafted porter . i highly recommend .,taste,1.0,1
from ml bottle to wine glass . bottled in . a pours wwith a finger sudsy and creamy off white head . the medium dark cranberry colored body is brilliantly clear and sparkling with crimson in front of light . really gorgeous color . lacing is spotty . s t light malts of cereal and straw . the hops are indistinguisable for me since the black and blueberry aroma and flavor is abundant . the yeast contribution marries incredibly well with the fruit . additional flavors of raspberry white grape and green apple . above average sweetness but no where near being dangerously sweet which i appreciate greatly . absolutely no alcohol is noticeable on the nose palate or in the mouthfeel . this is possibly the best concealed brew out there . seriously i d give this beer to a month old child . m medium light body and semi thin with a super fine lively and fizzy carbonation . semi tart and lightly astringent . d i m surprised by how much i enjoyed black blue . it is very palatable not something for constant imbibement of course but it has it s time and place . would be a good beer for wine heads .,taste,0.9,1
i had this beer on tap at monks in philly . i was intrigued by the notion of a coffee ipa because i wanted to be venturous and have a complex style of beer . i was feeling a little bold . on tap into a tulip glass . a hazy cloudy burnt orange color with amber ruby hints . creamy lacy head that was ressiliant . s there was citrus in the head and no coffee which supprised me . i was looking hard for a few notes and did n t find any . still the citrus was light and nice . t m d citrus clean font on this beer with malty sweetness and a few roast tones . once again i had to go searching for the coffee and i found a few notes of it on the back end in the back of the palate . other than that the beer was clean and medium bodied with a mild level of carbination . the beer was nice but nothing that popped and made you say wow . a good decent beer . cheers,taste,0.8,1
this was a rollarcoaster of a beer to say the least . the appearance was quite nice with it s big solid tan head and dark amber body . the smell was nothing too bad just a little heavy on the caramel and a tinge of the hops . the taste was not too good . it was a little interesting so i gave it a . instead of a . . the caramel was little too much for me though . it made it more like a pudding or desert something to that effect . it s kind of hard to put this one down due to the super sweetness of the beer . not something i would recommend to anyone but it is another beer down in the reviews for me .,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at the ommegang belgian fest and nearly swallowed my tongue in disgust. figure id give it a second chance in the bottle . pours out a murky orange with no visual appeal although the head is nice and creamy without blowing up like chewy boule bread . maintains a silk like quality that lends some majesty to the royal labeled anniversary brew . mega hops aroma with a fresh touch of wheat sourness although primarily infused with a wet tobacco leaf character . english yet fresh with very little of the middle ages flavor evident in the aroma . oh wait . there it is . the more i think about the rotten fruit yeast notes present in beers like wailing wench the more i detect it here. and in spades . what the. i swear i did n t smell it a minute ago . now i do and its only mildly distracting . i return to a more oblivious state by braining myself with a brick and it smells nice and hoppy again . sweet sweet ignorance . refreshing and full of life this beer springs to action in the mouth . once the explosion of body and bubbles has ended the taste left over is like the junk that washes up on shore when the colossal wave hits . too much dirty bitterness from the uk inspired hop profile abrasive watery alcohol reminds me of lemonade kool aid and everclear. burps taste like well gin . finishes with a cotton mouth inducing dryness that sticks around until i reach for my h o . i mean its not terrible . the initial entry into the oral cavity is pleasant it just begs for more . it falls apart . it runs the gamut of brewing chaos . x was a great beer this is barely mediocre . happy anniv and let s hope even number years are where its at . seeya at xxii .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy orange that never seems to stop effervescing . there is a large head which leaves an intricate lace on the glass . smell is pleasant like a spiced banana with sweet apricots and other fruits . the taste is a little weak . you can taste the same fruits but also too much water to make it enjoyable . in the very end of the sip you can get a citrus kick but again the water takes it down quickly and leaves no lingering .,taste,0.6,1
batch . pours golden with a faint copper sheen . rapid jets of co feed a large and durable off white head . the nose is primarily doughy with a lemony wheat impression . hopping is distant and begins peppery then gains some glimmers of florals and metallics after it sits a while it also sweetens a tad with a dilute notion of toffee and creamed corn even though it claims to be all malt . taste . um . is wet a taste . okay then soggy white bread . then a watered down apple juice we re talking water juice . a touch of grain again washed out and caramel appears near the swallow right before a wet cabbagey dms creeps up . hopping is peppery grassy and coppery and ephemeral . if not an non entity altogether . it s light bodied but given feel and texture by a uppity and perky co . the tiny gaseous bead almost gives this a nitrogen texture and is definitely its strong suit . and here it starts to suggest a southern hemisphere boddingtons . hardly high praise . it s aspirations as a pale ale seem overly high minded . this is a blonde ale and still it s flawed and boring even then .,taste,0.4,0
yet another exceptional brew from stone . i wanted to age this for a few months but did n t have the patience . poured a dark brown color with subtle crimson ruby colored hues simmering at the bottom of my goblet . a soft light brown colored head developed and dissipated quickly leaving just a tiny cushion of foam and considerable lacing . aromas of figs plums dates alcohol toasted bread and burnt sugar seemed to come out very nice . the flavors were right on with juicy fruit flavors mixing effortlessly with the sweet malt backbone . dried fruits flavors seemed to lead into a candy like finish that was both semi sweet and bitter . a touch of hops added depth and balance . smooth rich and slightly creamy this beer was easy to sip . a great example of the style from one of the best breweries around . i ca n t even imagine how this will taste after a few months years .,taste,1.0,1
i like this company but they really need to fix their beers . the big problem always seems to be body . this beer pours a very light coca cola root beer color perhaps leaning to a dark caramel copper color . no head as is usually the case with this brewery . smell was a turn off then seemed to improve i think the characteristics of this beer make it seem to be one thing and then another which is what i want to get to . i really can taste the belgian aspect but the german doppelbock quality is definitely there . i do n t want to say aventinus but one can taste the influence . maybe closer to korbinian . i prefer this version with date over the last version with fig . strong but balanced complex moderately carbonated very drinkable bitter and burnt but slightly sweet only a lack of body and lacing . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
looks like a good english brown ale . deep brown with some hard to see bubbles . light seltzer head . the aroma was light malty roasty and some hints of brown sugar and seltzer water . the taste was a little too bubbly than malty or toasty and roasty . a little muted for a dubbel . clean palate for such a dark beer . tastes sessionable for a dubbel . but alas abv .,taste,0.6,1
a golden colored beer with a bit of a plane white head that left some decent splotches on the sides of the glass . little wattered down looking . s malts little bit of skunk smell touch of hops mostly sweet malts . t taste is pretty bad . sweet malts and some skunked hops . that s really about it not good at all . kind of like a macro gone bad . m lighter side of medium boied with moderate carbonation . o pass maybe i got a bad bottle . kind of doubt it though as i was in tennessee and they go through this stuff like water .,taste,0.4,0
had this reserve in a oz bomber in portland or on a copper with almost no head s light grain cider veggies t initial taste reminded me of an apple or pear cider but this quickly morphed into a lush dried fruit taste with a surprising amount of hop itterness which i really enjoyed . the alcohol is well balanced in this concoction . m medium body low carbonation and not creamy . d pretty strong stuff so not a session beer but a very enjoyable treat from full sail .,taste,0.9,1
my day in austin began with a visit to this fine establishment on my way to some disc golfing . i arrived just as they were opening and was pleased to see that they were serving a delicious ipa . it had been a weary search for a new one to try on this trip . hazy golden orange the pour with a small little head . aromas of the grapefruit and orange with some sticky pine . the taste is wonderful . this is definitely a solid ipa with some quality hop kick . good not overwhelming bitterness a nice malt balance definitely on the drier side with the resinous stick lathering me up . good shit uncle billy .,taste,0.7,1
february best before june light brown colour with a dense foamy pink head . great thick lacing and head retention . sweet raspberry aroma . flavour is sweet and sour salty and irony . medium bodied . very refreshing . not bad for an accessible fruit lambic .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a cervoise . has a date on the label of april making this bottle year old at the time of review . appearance hazy dark red body . absolutely no carbonation . possibly caused by a leaky cap i do n t know . spots of lacing despite no head . smell rich and boozy . very sweet and sugary with raisins and figs . taste alcohol is n t as abrasive as i feared it might be . does have a nice bite from the alcohol though . if i had to compare this to another beer i would say it is like avery s the beast due to the alcohol and dark fruit super sweetness . mouthfeel no carbonation really hurts this beer when it comes to mouthfeel and overall enjoyment .,taste,0.7,1
ml fliptop bottle with no freshness date . purchased at the divino wine bar at the monte carlo in vegas . pours a dark amber color with a slight haze and minimal tan foam even with an aggressive pour . retention not so good and lacing is nonexistent . nose is vinous with a definite nuttiness and dark fruit . not a whole lot of malty sweetness and nary a hop cone to be found . smells different that is for sure and not like any other brown amber ale i have had . sweet malts come into play much more in the flavor with the chestnuts and fruit playing an integral role . carbonation is seriously lacking from this beer and is easily the biggest flaw . cocoa and even a bit of coffee bean come through as the beer warms up . finishes fairly dry even with a low hop presence and some sweeter malts up front . not bad but there is certainly room for improvement with this one .,taste,0.8,1
nice beer bottle brown color nearly opaque with rusty edges thin tan cap adorns the top a thin collar keeps and the lacing is spongy in strings . nose is mild with a slight roasty malt and a bit of caramel and toffee . taste brings out much more thank goodness for that and whats there is quite nice for a brown . well rounded taste mild and foregoing lengthy and bold . roasty husky earthen malts speak easy across the palate moderately sweet with a dark toffee tang . some astringencies are present but not eagerly so just right i think . feel is good with about a medium body and a peppy carbonation . lightly dry roasty touch slips into the finish . a fine brown ale to be sure not as sweet as others which was good . more of a straight up roastyness with a small earthy raw grains taste that s nice . thanks to trbeer for the herd of dark horse bottles .,taste,0.9,1
hockey canadian beer i bought on of these at a hockey game last night . ouncer poured into a clear cup for . what a bargain . appearence was a very pale yellow poured fast produced little foam . smell was a little strong reminded me of an ale . this beer has a slight bite and the mouthfeel is slight . taste got stronger as it warmed . bitter malty corn . good beer though especially if you are watching a hockey game live . i would by again but hopefully the price is cheaper .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark brown with red highlights clear with a tan head really nice . good lacing as it goes down . the nose has deep malt and chocolate a bit of alcohol and a bit of sweetness . great malty taste with chocolate hints finishes both dry and sweet do n t know how they do that . some fruitiness deep cherries plums lovely . no sign of any hops just a nice malt bomb . one of my favorites . sorry to see this is going away storing some in my vault . slick and creamy mouthfeel heavy but not too . very smooth very drinkable with dinner or afterwords your choice . ca n t think of a bock i like better thanks new glarus .,taste,1.0,1
i m getting really tired of not having nice things to say about stone experiments . this does not make me happy . pours a beautiful luscious black with a deep light tan head that s long lasting . looks fantastic . mouthfeel is that familiar stone irs chewiness . smells faintly of charcoal and roasted malt more strongly of vanilla and choco powder and horribly of licorice . egads . anise licorice overload i can not detect a difference between burnt alcohol soaked licorice and anise apparently . the taste is just overrun with the awful sugary sweet yeast licorice flavor . just utterly ruins what i assume is the damn fine irs base . who thought that this experiment was worth putting into mass production .,taste,0.3,0
a darker brown but thin enough to pull out some ruby hues . off white head with frothy lacing . s roasted malts off the tip sweet malt character in the middle then a null finish . t chocolate sweet taste is not overpowering but present . roasted malts provide a bit of character . moderate hop character just evens it out . m light to medium body . smooth . notes decent brown will drink again if in front of me .,taste,0.6,1
i had to buy a whole folly pack to just to get this beer . i remember trying this on tap at the brewery and really liking it . so there i was sitting at the liquor store trying to decide if i really wanted to sit through fat tires and mothership wits just to get an old cherry . in the end it landed in my basket and here i am ready to review a beer that i remember liking . i poured this beer into my smokestack goblet . it poured a light reddish brown with just a slight off white head and no lacing . it really reminds me of diet cherry coke . just a slight cola red with just a little carbonation . the aroma is complex . sour cherries chocolate just a bit of vanilla and heavy cream . the taste is a bit less inviting . the cherry dies off quite a bit . lactose comes through with just a mild vague sweetness . the taste really reminds me of fat tire without the sourness of it . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with little to no carbonation . i remember it being quite a bit more drinkable at the brewery . it seemed like they toned down the cherry quite a bit . it made it a much more approachable beer to the public but less of a beer geeks beer which is a bit disappointing to me .,taste,0.6,1
served in a oz . snifter . thanks duff . a dark golden orange . thick off white head with good amount of lacing that remains on the glass . some sediment dispersed throughout the beer . s sweet malts orange grapefruit t has nice sweet malt taste lots of citrus fruits mainly orange and grapefruit like aroma and big orange peel bitterness . m medium body . slightly dry and bitter aftertaste . o decent dipa . would have this again . a little bit more of a harsh bitter bite that is balanced enough with the malts or sweet citrus flavors .,taste,0.6,1
a poured dark brown in color with brown highlights and alomost no head that left almost no lacing sticking to the glass . s lots of caramel sweetness came out upfront on the nose with brown sugar brandy bourbon character oaky molasses vanilla and chocolate notes . t brown sugar with a caramel blend was very pleasent first on the taste alongside brandy bourbon oaky vanilla flavors and chocolate accents very delicious . m the brew was medium in body with a low to moderate amount of carbonation which had a sweet oaky mild boozy chocolatey silky finish . o i ve had this beer plenty of times and imo it has gotten better every single time i ve had it . the beer was drinking very good and had great qualities all around . definitely and exceptional blend .,taste,1.0,1
good beer not with all those additives they add in centralamerican beers that makes it a little better than the rest . a little dark more than the rest of nicaraguan beers but that is what i like . it does not have a huge head but it is quite good . and it is drank by more beer sofisticated people there .,taste,1.0,1
had at winterfest . a pours a golden brownish color . half finger tan head shows medium retention . some streaks here and there from the lace on the glass . s belgian yeast comes out first and foremost ot me which was a little bit of a surprise to be honest . brown sugar and lightly burnt sugar also come through in hints with undertones from figs dates and plums . the smoked aspect of the beer comes only in light hints on the nose with me at times really trying to grasp it . t the smoke comes out a lot more in the flavor than the nose . i get a smoked bacon right off the get go with this beer . the begian yeast comes through with more of brown sugar tone added to it . darker fruits also make a appearance toward the middle to the ending with dates prunes and plums really shining . toffee and caramel malts make a short presence in the beer as well . alcohol is light and fiting . the smoked flavor comes back for a second time in the ending which i enjoyed . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation was a little light at times but it worked for the beer . palate had hints of smoked bacon darker fruits and light yeast . aftertaste was mostly sweet alcohol smoked meat prunes and fading caramel malts . flavors were more balanced in the taste than the aroma led on . i do n t know how to say if it was really balanced as i ve never had anything like this before . no off flavors were present from what i could tell . d first time having a beer like this . it was good but different . the abv kind of makes this beer more of a sipper than anything else . i would love to have it again or maybe if it was even bottled pick up and hold onto a couple .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle into a wide tulip glass . nice label first lost abbey beer looking forward to this . as soon as the cork came out i got some nice funk poured a light clear yellow orange with a very bubbly head that receded to almost nothing and left little lacing . smell was surpisingly dull after the initial burst of funk but what was there was some nice belgian sweetness . taste is . dry . really underwhelming in the taste department . i mean i like that it is dry it makes it very enjoyable and easy to drink but in addition i would like some brett funk or some fruity yeast notes or something to really wow me . good mouthfeel and good drinkability got super cloudy as the bottle went down from all the delicious yeast sediment . some fruitiness did pop through in the taste around the middle of the first glass but it was very fleeting and did n t seem to come back at all . overall a good beer but not worth the price . i was really expecting a grand slam here more like a single .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with a tan creamy head that dissipates as i drink . there is some lacing down the side of the glass . the smell is of chocolate malt a small bit of coffee and maybe a bit of alcohol . i m not sure but there is something in there that is a bit twangy . i thought there would be a stronger coffee presence . the taste is first and foremost of coffee and then chocolate comes to the fore . this is followed by a little bitterness at the end . i m not sure if that comes from the remnants of coffee or maybe there are some hops that i am noticing . mouthfeel is creamy and a slight bit of carbonation . a drinkable beer . i thought it would be more strongly coffee flavored but this is decent . it could also be a bit heavier seeing as how it is a stout but i would drink a couple or possibly a few during a sitting .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at ej phair in concord ca . poors a brilliant orange with inch of foam . smells of pungent pine that sticks in your nose and coats your nostrils . tastes of thick pine resin and grapefruit . it s catty thick and sappy . this is no session beer but it highlights the west coast hops nicely . brilliant beer but it s a sipper .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear golden color with a decent sized white head that retains ok . the aroma has some hay and biscuit upfront along with some lemon and citrus zest fruity esters and a little mineral character . the flavor is pretty similar to the aroma with biscuit and hay initially some citrus zest fruity esters floral hops and a mineral like flavor . moutheel is light and smooth and drinkability is excellent . solid if unspectacular blonde ale could use a little more in the hops department but extremely quaffable,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle . abv . darker copper color with a thin off white head . head disappears very quickly leaving a small amount of lace . a bit of bread some spicy rye and a strange smoky meaty aroma . not the best combo here . almost like smoked turkey . . caramel malt with some spicy rye thrown in as well as the caraway seed . somehow this all molds together well . none of the meaty flavor that was present in the nose . well balanced minimal bitterness . interesting combonation of flavors . this one started to grow on me but i doubt i would get it again .,taste,0.7,1
had on tap in growler and in bottle . lived in oregon for awhile so i frequented the brewery whenever i had the chance . will always be one of the better rogue offerings in my opinion . perfectly well balanced hops and malt with a smooth coppery finish . reddish brown in color and not hazy with a relatively strong abv . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
man walks into a bar and asks for a brooklyn . he is almost always given the lager . so on that i decided to try the brooklyn ale which i remembered having been called pennant ale not four years ago . the pour is a light clear crystal brown . a dark gold with overtones of darkness in it . the smell is nice clean hops and a nice malty backbone . the first and subsequent sips are nice . the hops come to the forefront but not so agressively . the only problem with the taste is the aftertaste . there s this biscuity taste that is just i do n t know . it s like an overwhelming malt that is just too light and too metallic . in a way i think they try to copy the water of bass or sam smith for this one and almost hit the mark but nope . no cigar . carbonation is good normal not too overwhelming but the aftertaste here affects the drinkability . it s not a pleasant thing to have in your mouth for an evening . call me crazy but i do n t like this one and am so glad this bottle is the last one in the sixer .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . a hazy straw colored brew huge light white head reduced quickly to nothing . s clovey banana with a prominent citrus . very light delicate . t slight clove slight banana citrus and fruity flavor mixes with the yeasty character with a slight bready malt . a hint of malty sweetness before the finish . m high effervescent carbonation . medium light mouthfeel . d shmeh . not the best brew but pretty appropriate to the style . would be a great sessionable brew on a hot summer day .,taste,0.8,1
this sits a brilliantly clear gold color with a wisp of a pale white head . the aroma is thin and grainy with a hint of grassy hops thrown in to the mix . the taste is pretty dry up front but also has a nice clean grain character to it up front . it moves to an astringent thin grainy finish though . there is a fair amount of bitterness here as well which i was not expecting it is nice though and helps finish this off with a clean crisp bite it has a light spicy hop flavor as well . overall this is a decent drinking beer the unexpected bitterness coupled with the clean malt character up front give me more enjoyment than i was anticipating .,taste,0.8,1
appearance cloudy with a white head that does n t retain well . smell very nice yeasty smell taste lacking in esters . very clean lagerish flavor . ca n t tell this is a hefeweizen . mouthfeel light . to style . nice drinkability nothing special here . need work on the ferment .,taste,0.6,1
got this at my local beer store . first try let s see . a super copper brown with a thick inch white head that slowly fades . leaves no lacing on the glass . decent . s sweet malty caramel upfront followed by earthy citrus banana with hoppy bitterness on the backend . decent . t super earthy hops upfront blended with citrus and grapefruit . sweet malts and sugars on the backend . eh not my style . m leaves a hoppy sticky flavor on the palate . decent carbonation . decent . d after you get past the hops this goes down . decent . all in all there is not much special in this brew . fun to drink once but do n t bother hunting it . many better ipa s to try first .,taste,0.9,1
i did n t even know this existed until i saw it on the shelf . it s a beautiful gold with a white inch head . the aroma is hops and malt such a great balance grassy herbal hops with the sweet grainy malt . it was great . the taste after the appearance and smell is a little disappointing . it s just a little flat when you compare it to other aspects . the mouthfeel is what i anticipated maybe a little better than expected full compared to a regular pale ale but very appropriate to style .,taste,0.6,1
big thanks to justin for this bottle shared with some atl folks . the bottle popped with a fairly aggressive pop and proceeded to flow out the top of the bottle a little bit . the pour is black with a massive bubbly tan head that recedes quickly to a small collar the aroma is good with tons of roasted chocolate malts tobacco leather m sweet fruits and coffee . the only issue is that there is a definitely sourness that pervades from the very beginning . nothing overpowering but enough to notice . the taste is excellent and i get none of the sourness from the nose . it s dominated by the charred black malts from the stouts and the candied fruit of the old ale . throw in the chocolate espresso bourbon and tobacco and you ve got quite a tasty brew . the mouthfeel is bothersome as it s damn near effervescent which is certainly overdone for this style . the taste really salvages this beer for me . it s excellent in that regard but something tells me there s an emerging issue with this one . i m definitely glad i opened it when i did as i ca n t imagine this particular bottle getting better .,taste,0.9,1
i poured it from a bottle into a guinness style pint glass . it poured dark brown almost black with a inch thick tan head similar to a creamy root beer . it showed ruby hue s when held up to the light . the lacing stuck to the sides of the glass and remained throughout in circles showing the level at each sip . the smell was malty with strong coffee scents and a slight smokiness . the taste is great . strong immediate coffee followed by serious smoke . creamy coffee holds strong finishing with a slight hoppy bite . the aftertaste is equally as good with the smoky nutty flavor remaining long after the swallow . the mouthfeel is top notch . the porter is medium to full bodied and well carbonated for this style of beer . it coats the mouth completely leaving a long lasting pleasant smoky aftertaste . this porter is a must have . the perfect example of this style of beer . the taste is complex with several different layers of flavor that all mix extremely well . i highly recommend this beer to everyone wether you like porters or not .,taste,1.0,1
this beer is n t for everybody the peach taste completely overpowers the usual malt hops flavors that denote most beers . that being said this is a great beer to try with people who are n t normally beer drinkers they probably do n t care for malt and hops anyway and it s a great change of pace for the rest of us . this is really a dessert beer sweet and fruity but would also serve as a perfect complement to the after dinner cheese and fruit course it could stand up to strong cheeses and brings its own fruitinesss to the occasion . the yeasty slightly hazy appearance is appealing . the dense carbonation and decent foam give it a wet mouthfeel that s thirst quenching and a nice contrast if you ve been drinking wine with the main course . it s sure to trigger some spirited conversation among first timers who have n t tried it before .,taste,1.0,1
pours amber orange with a inch off white tan head smells of sweet malt cherry honey and spices all subtle yet evident and enjoyable . the nose was an indication of the good things to come . tastes sweet with a burst of spices up front then is followed up by the sweet malt cherry honey caramel and faint hops followed by the slight alcohol warming that brings the eclectic mix of tastes together . well balanced with medium carbonation and a creamy feel that has a trailing sweet malty and spicy taste . it has a nice warming feel that does not reveal the alcohol level and ends with a nice sweet cherry finish . i gambled since the cherry and honey combo on the label made me think this beer will either be horrible or wonderful . it was a great gamble as i picked up a pack of this for christmas dinner and my brother and i enjoyed it so much that it only lasted about an hour . it was hard to put these down . this is by no means a fruit beer so do n t let the cherry and honey deter you from trying this gem . this belgian style strong ale is on the mark . a great winter ale that is very enjoyable and one of the best winter beers i ve ever tasted . the taste was wonderful and the overall beer had a great feel and yet it did some damage from the high abv in a sneaky way because it goes down smooth . this beer can make any winter evening enjoyable . i highly recommend this beer .,taste,1.0,1
this is my th review and it ironic that it is a beer that helped start me on the road to craft drinking . i love this beer because it has the depth and complexity that make having a bottle a relaxing event . the beer pours dark brown with a cloudiness caused by the lees . the nose is old fruit and leather . this is a full bodied beer in the tradition of rochefort . the finish is big and crisp . aging will soften the big notes and bring into a harmonious focus .,taste,1.0,1
theres nothing like a good pale ale . and i would consider this beer to be the original american pale ale . it has a deep golden amber color with great head retention and a very balanced hoppy kick . also the malt comes through quite nicely and isnt overrun by the hops . a great session brew .,taste,1.0,1
a amost black . .some ruby edge . s roasty of malts burnt coffee and dark bakers chocolate t excellent . no heavy sweetness . roasted coffee and chocolate dominates here . some nice hoppiness finishes . a lasting chocolate brownie flavor . m medium . d as far as the style . very good . a great sipper .,taste,1.0,1
nice copper color . tan one finger head . inch lingers . hop aroma is pretty weak . i expected way more in the aroma department . i m actually getting a lot more malt than hops in the nose . a nice well rounded flavor . a little piney and floral . nice bitterness . a nice fresh green in a good way aftertaste . thick mouthfeel . maybe a little too thick . there s a slightly dry finish which adds a light crispness . but the body is a little too heavy for this style . i m a sucker for seasonals harvest ales etc . some are great some fall short . this one was somewhere in the middle .,taste,0.8,1
batch x . dark persian red that leaves a thorough lace trace of itself like the indented cushion in a prayer bench . only here i m coming to not going from . decadent nose comprised of dark cherry fruity vinegar and woodiness with a subtle but present balancing vulgarity from the brett and bacteria . sharp clean balance of lemon lime fermented through cherry funk and fresh tangy summertime berries . dry oak finish . i m not sure why but i m having a moment with this beer . brown malt lactic acid clean citrus berry light tannins some acetic acid the brettiness the abrupt dry finish like a dramatic anacoluthon in mid sentence . it tames as you drink on which strangely provides an added layer of complexity . i wove this beer into the narrative of my life and it rewarded me . just a masterful beer by rr .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a very dark brown with some deep red hues around the edges of the glass . flat . still . not one tiny bubble to be found . maybe a light swirl of the glass could get something going . not even close . light carbonation can work for some brews but this is pushing the envelope . s smell is quite strong . balsamic vinegar and cherry start it off . the middle comes close to sugar that has been just a little over cooked . might be some alcohol mixed in at this point but it s hard to single out over the other aromas . it finishes musty with a touch of very over ripe fruit . very over ripe . t this is easily the best part about this brew . taste does n t quite follow smell and that is fine by me . the beginning holds notes of apple and pear . was n t really expecting that at all . it s quickly balanced by balsamic and brand new leather . to this point i m surprised by the flavor . cherry and raspberry dominate midway with cherry easily taking the lead . caramel is noticed at a very distant end . alcohol is n t really present . m lighter bodied with no carbonation . the intense and complex flavors coat the palate for what seems like an eternity . it s mostly tart with a moderate sweetness . d drinkability is not bad . lack of carbonation does hurt this brew but it is still drinkable nonetheless . it s big . it s bold . frankly there is just quite a bit to take in . as it warms and after a few sips it really mellows out . not sure i could take more than one though . maybe on another day but definitely not in the same session . i heard good things and had high hopes for this one but unfortunately it fell short .,taste,0.8,1
a amber yellow and hazy from bits of floating yeast . white head about an inch thick s some hops very little aroma t bitter and dry hop taste . much more impressive than the aroma . very nice . m good carb . and crispness for this style d overall a good beer . i would drink it regularly if i could get it regularly .,taste,0.9,1
live review . poured from a bomber purchased about a year ago into my silver rimmed chimay goblet . a very minimal and brief head over a yellow light brown body . nice amount of sediment yeast . floating about in the second goblet that i poured the bottom of the bottle . good look and appropriate to the style . . s minimal smell but there is the sweet malt in the absence of a signficant hop profile with a hint of belgian yeast grains . . t happy to say that taste more than makes up for a rather weak smell . big malt levels little to no perceptible hops and nice belgian yeast tastes . good solid triple my favorite style . . m moderate syrupy consistency consistent with the style big abv makes this a big beer as well . . d fine for a tripel not a style that lends itself to drinkability . this one is delicious and so i drank both goblets the amount of the bomber without a lot of difficulty . . notes big ups to lagunitas not for making a tripel but for brewing this beer which i find to be quite different from other beers that they brew and delivering a tasty beer in the process . lagunitas has honored the th anniversary of we re only in it for the money in a dramatic way . this might be my favorite label of any beer until the beatles or apple corps . license their album covers for use as a beer label that is . .,taste,0.9,1
oz longneck . a pours with a finger thick head . settles to a thin lacing on top and at the sides on the drink down . clear amber ruby body . s toasty malt aroma with a slight bit of astringent hops . t malty up front . toasty caramel and butter . a hop bite in the finish . m fizzy all the way through . medium body . clean . lingering dryness in the finish . d a decent brew . i think i d have another . true to style .,taste,0.8,1
wow this beer really threw me for a loop . i could have sworn i ordered an ip and not a light beer . so i order theis beer at first i think its from massachusetts but no its imported to mass . from the uk . so yes i have only tried one eipa and its from fff but damn . so this beer pours a very light overly carbonated amber with no lacing . there is hardly any smell if any . the taste is like a light beer i have a hard time beleiveing this beer is . . there really is no hop flavor whatsoever and now malt base to it all as stated before it tasted lie a light beer . the mouthfeel was ok just overcarbonated . a very drinkable beer but not something i would ever seek out as an ipa .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at paddy murphy s in bangor me a nice hazy unfiltered coppery gold . about damn time i saw an unfiltered blueberry up here . one finger of head . good retention . s overwhelming amount of blueberries . t cloying sweet unbalanced blueberry madness in an artificial medicinal gagging kind of way . there was a slight vinegary aftertaste which may have been a fault but which was actually the best part of this beer . awful . m yeah i guess . d i would never drink this again either for love or money .,taste,0.2,0
. oz bottle pulled from my cellar poured into an oversized wine glass . i purchased this bottle in the begining of april and its been in my cellar ever since . best before on the bottle . it has roughly years of age on it . as soon as i cracked the cap the bottle basically exploded . i made a big mess but i was able to salvage most of the beer . and the result was a tremondous looking beer . poured a huge billowy rocky soapy pure white head with some great retention . eventually faded to a thin layer . lots of sticky lace that slowly fades with the head . hazy and full of chunky yeast sediment . big nose of alcohol ripe fruits grainy candied malts phenols belgian yeast with slight hints of bubble gum . big strong powerful feel to each sip . thick body that somehow also comes off a little thin . has some wine like alcohol . complexity and blending of flavors going on thats just too hard to put in words . ripe fruits candied grainy pilsner malts phenols grape like sweetness a little bubblegum flouride from the yeast . slight hints of citrus . carbonation starts out strong and then settles the more you drink . so many layers . i love it . a great beer . aging this really didnt sway me . its just as good aged or fresh im almost leaning more towards fresh buts its been awhile since ive had it fresh . highly recommend tripel one of the best .,taste,1.0,1
nice and rocky head tan in color nestled on top of a dark brown body . not much smell to me . kinda metallic . i can taste the irish stout and i can taste the amber in this . it has a finish like a porter . after taste is like burnt toast i like burnt toast so . . not too heavy not too light just right . not sure i want a whole six pack at a time but this is a nice mellow beer for after desert . usually i find that a black and tan is a nice lunch beer but this is not a traditional black and tan to me . still it does have a place in my fridge and my heart and stomach . good brewing .,taste,0.8,1
this beer pours with a thin diminishing head . the aroma smells slightly sweet like honey or molasses . this sweetness does not transfer to the flavor . a slight carbonation tingles the tongue masking the bitterness . however it goes down smooth the carbonation quickly dissovles and the hops and malt flavor comes to a point as it goes down . a good pizza beer . very drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
amber orange hue lots of belgian lace . filtered and appears more like a pale ale than a lambic . nose has complex fruit aromas with yeasty estery aromas that are quite appealing . fresh bread . medium bodied with a nice drinkable mix of sourness with fruityness . not like most lambics . this one is easy drinking and less savory .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a case of these for dirt cheap . upon pouring into my pilsener glass i found myself eyeballing the bottom of the glass while holding it upside down trying to figure out where the rest of my beer was hiding . where d it go . oh . only ounces . . the pour is a clouded golden color with very little head that quickly fades to form a cover looks like a picture of the surface of the moon in this glass . it laces decently . the smell is really sweet very heavy on the sweet malts with lemon zest and something else citrusty . i ca n t really keep my nose in this one for too long . this beer just does n t taste good at all . absolutely no idea what to do with the rest of the case . ok god knows i ll drink them but still . initially there s nothing but then a somewhat cloying and incredibly sweet flavor hits and forces you to put the glass down . mouthfeel i do n t know how this happens but after taking large gulps of this my tongue literally feels numb for a good seconds . my tastebuds retreat . drinkabilty is n t nearly as bad as you d expect it s certainly very chuggable as flavor notes do n t even begin to come through until you swallow .,taste,0.3,0
a golden yellow to deep yellow in color slight haze small head that lasts a while thick legs . the bottle says it s got some yeast in it for bottle conditioning . the head depends on pouring with urgent pours creating a thicker head . s pineapple hoppy and slight malt t bitter grapefruit peel slight malt throughout low sweetness ending with some resin that lasts a while m light body very bubbly early spicy prickly at the back of the palate ending in dryness and lingering soft bitterness o a nice ipa that has been bottle conditioned and made with wheat good evident ipa flavor but not overly strong . not a standout but easily drinkable and sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
had the left over from the wife making beer cheese soup . yum . decent overall a little buttery in taste and aroma for my tastes . i expected a little lighter color and mouth feel but overall easy to drink like a summer should be . for a similar price point i would prefer geary s summer ale .,taste,0.8,1
this review is a collaboration between me d . smells like wild spices . large foaming yeast pillow of a head . very large . half an hour later . the most dominant characteristic of this beer is the patented unibroue spicy yeast flavor . d thinks it tastes like tulips smell . mouthfeel is . creamtastic . a creamgasm . cream o rama . yogurt like in texture and impression pleasant . warms your stomach and spreads to your heart a comfort beer . we feel like better people already . censored by todd honestly we have a hard time telling a lot of unibroue s beers apart . they just have such a distinctive yeast flavor that it tends to overwhelm the subtle malt characters of whatever style they re attempting . but we like the yeast properly placed of course . and the moon .,taste,0.7,1
appearance pours a beautiful light ruby red with bronze notes excellent clairity and carbonation in the body . began with a finger and a half of head but did n t sick around although it did lace a little bit while it was there . smell sweet caramel and molasses malt hides only slightly behind a nice light fruity hop scent with notes of chestnuts . did not take warming to come out . simple but nice although i somehow expected a bit more kick in a pale . taste very similar to their county ale to start a light sweet toffee malt to start with but unlike that offering it gives a fruitier and nuttier taste with notes of chestnuts grapes peaches and very light berries to backup the malt then smoothly ending with a great kick of fruity hops . there seems to be some metallic notes but it s still solid . mouthfeel very good transitioning on this one especially for the hops . sadly the carbonation just is n t there and the lack of head also hurts it s case . nice blended malt fruit and hop aftertaste is nice too . drinkability went down easy enough nice mild aftertaste and refreshing . carbonation is low so no bloating or gas issues but it does leave a little bit to be desired . this one is very agreeable with dining patio or sessioning options available . final thoughts this is why wellington is one of my favorite brewers . i see why they call in special pale ale as it seems to share a lot of traits with an esb . once again an all around good brew that manages to be flavorful as well as mild . if you want a good ontario brewer wellington is it .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed bottle dated . . pours a very dark reddish brown color body . small off white head head quickly diminishing . funky smell sour . dark fruits. creamy mouthfeel some fizziness . dark fruit taste some dark chocolate coffee taste . some alcohol warmness .,taste,0.7,1
the nose bursting with fruity esters pungent and more than a hint of mischievous alcohol and with honey notes which i did n t pay as much attention to a few years back toffee and a touch of biscuit and very faint herbal aromatic hop . a brilliant copper in color and with fine carbonation . medium pour elicits a one finger head sorry time for the ubiquitous duvel tulip again off white to tan in color which lingers for a minute or two before subsiding and leaving enough lace plus a gilligan s island of foam to make me wonder about the protein count guess i wo n t need the eggs with my bacon this morning . the taste even better than i remember . fruity with subtle notes of banana orange apple and berry even into the sinus passages oy veh . great gobs of fruit . it s like the time the fruit of the loom guys got together for a luau and had a human sacrifice with their friend the pineapple you notice how ya never see him anymore . . nice restrained use of hops for aromatic and bittering purposes bitterness lingers alongside the best of em think of the subtle lingering bitterness of a sam smith or a really good pilsener . mouthfeel is good but deceptive it really is n t thin only drinks like it is more like medium bodied a bit of coating on the tongue . on the sweet side oh no watch out for the sappy woody allen ending . but finishes like it wants to be dry and the bitterness helps a lot here . if n ya think i m rating this one a wee bit high . yep you are correct sir and . . . aside if it s any consolation this reminds me a bit of eye of the hawk in terms of gusto relative srm and drinkability uh make that an aggregate of the original mendo ca brewed version and the new and gradually improving toga springs version i will explain it as such tasting this now in the early part of summer brings me back a buncha years to when i was a dumb college grad living in slummerville medford . i am now a dumb thirty something bachelor who no longer has a smokin hawt polish american girlfriend and living in minneapolis so there how the mighty have fallen eh . a big thank you to the monk and whoever tha heck he got it from for the bottle .,taste,0.9,1
oil black body is thick and beautiful . it hosts a inch of milk chocolate colored head . zesty bold smokey malt is invigorating to the nose . hints of chocolate bacon and black licorice exist . enters the mouth much more thin and lighter in body than expected . nice even richness arives in the middle of the palate . also evokes a slight welecomed bitter twords the end . develops better as it warms a bit . nice thick mouthfeel includes a hint of yeasty sour hue . very easy to drink for such a hugely dark brew .,taste,0.7,1
the beer maintains a nice off white head but lacks in it s hop aroma . the single hop fuggles offers not only a poor hop flavor but also a bitter musty aroma . the color is traditional among ipa s pale yet slightly higher in lovibond than a pilsner noting the use of a crystal malt probably a l l . it is incredibly drinkable with a low med body . this is not one of my favorite beers . it lacks all the key ingredients of a good ipa elevated alcohol a strong hop flavor a strong and destinctive hop aroma . ipa s are supposed to be for the beer snob.they are for people who like hops not the mainstream budweiser drinker . be creative . it looks as though they spent as much time formulating this recipe as they did in creating it s label which in my opinion is absolutely horrible especially from a noteworthy brewery such as the shipyard . two thumbs down .,taste,0.6,1
was thinking that i was n t ever going to get a chance to try this one until i saw a bottle while on a business trip in massachusetts . poured into a standard issue dixie cup in my hotel room . poured a pitch black with absolutely no light from my hotel lamp penetrating through it . two fingers of creamy dark khaki head with great retention and lacing . smells of coffee and licorice with alot of belgian yeast coming through and some black currants . just like the bottle says this beer screams anise . hell it sings it from the mountaint tops . which is good if thats what you like but can be overwhelming if you do n t . my taste buds are dominated by boozy anise and belgian yeast . maybe some coffee on the back end . holy shit this beer is jaw clenchingly sweet . it s like having a belgo anise pixie stick . regardless of taste this stout has an amazing mouthfeel . full bodied rich smooth creamy viscous and then some . i m talkin milk shake thick . the highlight of this beer without a shadow of a doubt . this beer was just a miss in my opinion . the look and mouthfeel were top notch . the smell was good but pushing the limit and the taste just completely dropped the ball . hell it let the ball roll through its legs like bill buckner in the world series . this was a disappointment for sure . glad i have some of the good ris to make up for this .,taste,0.4,0
thought i would revisit this long lost aquaintence and was of course disappointed in myself . clear as water watery pale yellow color . ca n t believed i never noticed how colorless this was . thin white ring around edge of glass . aroma smells like cantaloupe rhine . moderate carbonation . very light all the way through light rhiney taste for maybe a second or too not really much flavor . some flavor in the middle but not much other than that . now i know why these were so easy to bong as close to water as you can get .,taste,0.2,0
the offering i sampled was made on franchise from labatts toronto brewery at . . it still made no difference . this watery drink is what i remember it to be from my trips state side . color was very pale yellow poured a nice frothy head that stayed near half the glass down . very slight aroma of grains and co . started mild sat on the tongue like a light near beer and finished as if there was nothing there . this is my description of light beer . not much to it and extremely easy to quaff . might be good on a hot day or when your finances are lacking to buy premium beer . this brew is too nondescript to do anything for me .,taste,0.4,0
so my body mart and i went at st bock last night after work to get a quick pint before going home . turns out it was already last call at am and the place was empty on a quiet monday night . we sat at the bar and started chatting with the owner who ended up talking about his favorite brews of all time . this guy knows about beer and this guy tasted a shit load of it . so if this same guy tells me the sam adams triple bock is one of the best beers he tasted so far in his life . i got to try it . turns out they have it in stock at the st bock . how much you ask . . for the last vintage available there my friend gave me that are you f ckn out of your mind look but i had to taste it . it took the guy about minutes to find it in the bar s bassement cellar . i did n t like the fact i could n t find anything about the abv the vintage or any useful information on the bottle . served in a snifter at room temperature this very far from your typical after work beer . poures out a viscous and sticky dark brown liquid with purple tints . forget about head retention or any signs of carbonation whatsoever . like i said before forget about your preconceived notions about beer . i think its important to review this beer while keeping in mind that its a unique brew and extreme type of aged product . i was able to smell my glass a good five to six feet away from it . it s has powerfull aromas . at first its very harsh on the alcohol but once your nose gets used to it you get full of sticky toffe dryed prunes and grappes . smells like a highly concentrated grappe jus and burnt caramel mixed with tobacco . ai n t got no soy sauce . i would pay to see this beer beeing served blindfolded to know it all pretenscious wine sommelliers and just let them talk and see the faces they make when i tell them its actually beer and not a very old whiskey oak aged pedro ximnez . overall it pretty much tastes exaclty like what it smells like . the fun part is i find a nice acidity to it and some gentle tannins . the syrupy texture covers your hole palate with sugar and some old chewed cigar bitterness . once you get a little more than half way down the bottle you ll find a whole bunch of sediments at the bottom . very chunky.i could n t finish the glass . one bottle for both of us took us about an hour to drink so closing time got a little delayed at the st bock last night . the owner was very nice and pretty happy about it . its worth tasting this type of beer just to see how nicely great beers can aged so well and become something completely of the map from it s original version . cheers lads ws,taste,0.9,1
purchased a six pack in avalon with a few other weisse beers to bring in the summer . cute labeling caught my wife s eye . do n t remember seeing any best before notches . must be filtered poured a clear yellow with faint carbonation if any . head was only attainable after a hard pour . even then it was decidedly short lived and limp . just about no aroma at all even after sticking my nose way far into the brew . your average hefe and wo n t offend most folks . finishes smooth and clean . faint malts are the main flavor nothing else holds up much . not very drinkable . really could n t hold its own up to the other two weisse we enjoyed over the long weekend . i wo n t be buying this one again .,taste,0.6,1
uncorked at am and poured into my st. berbardus goblet . ruby red body with a reddish head that looked nice and stayed for a few seconds.nice lacing on the glass and the lacing sparkled.that was nice to look at . cherrys and booze come to mind when i smell this stuff.i smell the candi sugar in this fine brew . sweet candi and plum and dark fruit taste . im supprised how smooth this stuff goes down.it really has a great taste to it.easy on the carbonation . im gon na buy another bottle and age me one of these for a year or so.this is one mighty fine brew i love it alot.this is a great style for everyone to try and to explore.im glad i bought this stuff . my first beer of,taste,0.9,1
a poured into a tulip glass . golden cloudy with inch head that quickly dissipated . s citrus strong grapefruit . t slight hops followed by light bitterness little sweetness and ends with the taste of mate . the mate does not linger . all the tastes quickly move from one to the next without any standing out or being overpowering . m smooth d very drinkable . however i would quickly get bored with it . the inclusion of mate is the draw for this beer since it drinks as a very ordinary ipa or pale ale both are listed on the bottle . the brewery s website states that oz . of this beer is equal to cup of coffee in caffeine . i would have to drink quite a few though to get enough caffeine for a night out . coffee wins there . but it is still an interesting drink and worth trying .,taste,0.6,1
this thick black brew slithers out of the bottle to produce a cocoa brown head that does n t last . aroma dominated by dark malts with bread and chocolate . hops do n t even seem to bother but the alcohol makes an appearance . taste is rich chocolate and with a thick sweet oaty body that leaves a dark film on the side if the glass if you swirl it . the alcohol level is not as well hidden as in some brews but it is well moderated . the heavy body is quite appropriate for the style but its at the sipper end of the scale far from anything that could be sessioned . a good effort in the imperial stout range with a bit more creativity than most of its peers .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle from pick s poured into a shaker . pours a hazy dark gold with about half a finger of white head . light aroma of banana and clove . taste is lightly sweet and watered down . banana and clove barely . light bodied with a thin yet creamy texture . fizzy carbonation and not much of a finish . overall it s ok . nothing to write home about but drinkable nonetheless .,taste,0.3,0
the fact that this is my th different jp beer causes me to expect something other than foursquare american stout . maybe it will be zesty and peppery like hercule or de dolle or rather maybe it will go even farther down that path . black roasted barley aromas mix with sensations of moist hop infused wood . i consider the quite hushed almost silent aroma profile to be a sign of correctness . base tagged . here come the jp flavors like a knot of oozing green hemp and punishing oily black bitterness . a glimmer of maraschino liqueur and sweet lemons makes it live but it remains a very somber brooding liquid . i do n t enjoy the aftertaste . i want a little more fruit and less brett .,taste,0.4,0
it usually comes down to budweiser vs. mgd . well i am a bud guy . mgd while probably not that different just does not have as clean of a taste . something is off about . visually the beers taste the same but there is something extra in there that i think makes it taste dirty . every time i try it i get the same thing . it probably comes down to personal preference . if you like mgd good for you . what i have found is that budweiser is a much better american macro beer .,taste,0.3,0
had at the bruery provisions during a homebrew club meeting . extremely viscous and opaque black . minimal light seeps through the edges in a brown tint . small head is dark brown and leaves a surprising amount of lace for such a high alcohol brew . as expected nose is full of roast malt chocolate and coffee . lots of honey bourbon soy sauce and sherry like oxidation notes . very thick coats the palate . huge taste of honey and sherry . lots of roasty coffee and chocolate coupled with notes of bourbon oak and a warming alcohol finish . this is one big beer . insanely complex and tasty . obviously this one s a sipper .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy golden beer with almost no head . what little there was quickly disappeared . s grassy and floral hops were most notable . also something sweet like melon maybe . t mildly sweet start with a sudden explosive bitter hoppy aftertaste . very strong taste of alcohol . i didnt like this one at all at first but it grew on me further down the glass m very light and watery . too thin with too much carbonation . d i really doubt i could have another one of these and enjoy it .,taste,0.7,1
the american style pale ale pours to a nice white head in an english pint glass . the aroma is almost non existant and the color is a slightly cloudy golden . the mouth is at or below average for a pale ale and the finish is also a bit weak with a bit of dry hoppiness . it s a lot over priced and at best considered a reasonable session brew but there are many much better american ales out there and not as pricey .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a allagash tulip . the smell as a lovely brett aroma to it wit a bit of sweetness . taste . this is a wild ale . there is a very mild sour funk to this beer but not much at all . it is very sweet lots of peach and apple . but very little sour or wildness . i was a bit . actually very let down by this beer . if you had handed it to me blind folded and had me taste it i would of guessed fruit beer . it is drinkable but nothing from what you expect from the description or the name . it was n t hard to drink ot bad by any means . but was not impressed by any means .,taste,0.4,0
another festbier on my list for this autumn . i ve wanted to try this one for awhile . oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a much lighter than expected pale orange . a thin off white head rests atop . leaves some light lace behind . there s not much to the nose of this beer . some faint grain and malts . nothing stands out . good moderately full body . given the low abv i m surprised at how heavy this feels . this is really a secretly full beer . great beer that s full of flavor . lots of tasty breadiness finished with a kiss of sweetness . nice grainy aftertaste . this really is one of my favorite of the season . great flavor excellent drinkability . just tweak the nose a bit and this is stellar .,taste,0.9,1
my man rob hooked this up as an extra in our trade . thanks again . . a poured from oz bottle to a pint glass . the beer pours gjet black with a huge finger head that overflowed the pint glass . the quite bubbly tan head slowly fades to a thin film throughout the glass with huge bubbly lacing . s not a lot of aroma for a russian imperial . slight hints of roasted malt alcohol tones and not much more . t m the beer starts thin but gradually fills your pallete with a plethora of flavors numerous specialty grains nice roasted malts slight acohol warmth mild bittnerness . i was suprised at the creamy mouthfeel which lasts from the beginning to end though it finishes a tad dry . i d say the beer is more of a medium full than full bodied beer with reasonable carbonation . d a very drinkable beer . overall i really enjoyed this beer . it was a pleasure to sample another two brothers brew . if i had the opportunity i d drink it again and recommend to friends .,taste,0.9,1
left this one in the can because these beers all look more or less the same and i have decided the can is the proper serving vessel for the macro lager . aroma is faint and barely existant . woah taste is not though . this stuffs actually good . this is a very malty brew for the style and has a slightly buttery wheat bread taste balanced by a zippy bitter that slides in smoothly and leaves a crackery finish . it is mid bodied with a soft carbonation that slowly creeps in intensity and drinkability is limited only by a full feeling in the gut . this may be the best macro lager i ve had .,taste,0.8,1
i ve reviewed this in the bottle before but i just had it on tap and there were some differences . i ll copy and paste from my other review and caps the differences the appearance of this beer is just okay . more like a quad than a barleywine a dark murky brown with light brown tints when illuminated and pillowy tan two finger head . the smell is of pine nuts figs lots of sweet cherries and a sweet burnt malt . the flavor is big time alcoholic with some but not a whole lot of hops making it much less bitter than in the bottle . burnt after taste though not as much on tap . in that capacity it reminds me of full sail s old boardhead barleywine though much smoother all around . sweet fruit up front figs mango caramelized apple huge amounts of cherries accompanied by a brown sugar sweetness all of which is forgotten in the burnt grapefruit hoppy middle finish and aftertaste . a very good beer that is pleasant to drink but perhaps a little less complex than i like the style to be here the sweetness as opposed to the bitterness is overbearing . mouthfeel is nice and thick and well carbonated though not as much so as in the bottle . it foams thickly on the palate a characteristic ive never experienced to this extreme before instead of popping all over . the drinkability is pretty good though it is very full bodied and filling when it hits the stomach .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a light brown with crystal clarity short head that dissipates quickly . s i honestly ca n t smell a thing on this nose . as bland as water . t very nice with notes of dried apricot a bit of pine and a bit of citrus . m fairly average not too heavy or light . nothing stands out good or bad . o i wish this had some nose as the taste is very pleasant . overall enjoyable to drink .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a bottle of this on a whim this weekend . review is from notes taken on and poured from the bottle to a tulip . appearance pour is a dark mahogany with nice and rich ruby highlights bleeding through starts with a big and finger light tan head with decent retention while the body is dark it does have decent clarity and shows moderately strong carbonation bubbling up throughout as the head fades it leaves a sticky web of lacing behind smell does n t necessarily smell like many bsds i ve had in the past . bit of a moist mulchy cereal like graininess with a touch of peat and light chocolate taste bit of a letdown . much like the smell the taste is dominated by that big mulchy cereal like grain bill and it reminds me more of a big doppelbock as opposed to a bsd light hint of chocolate behind it underneath all of the grain is some belgian candi sugars that leave an overly sweet aftertaste presence of warming alcohol . mouthfeel medium to medium heavy in body the body comes across a touch syrupy with stronger carbonation that is very present yet still manages to come across as smooth a thick and sticky coating is left all over the mouth and the belly is left feeling especially warm from the abv . overall for this beer to labeled as gdbc s grand cru there is a problem . they ve definitely got better beers than this and as a matter of fact i ve been let down by the last couple that i ve tried from them . i feel that they need to go back to the drawing board as this one s a bit of a mess . looks and feels good but smells and tastes not so good . better luck next time great divide .,taste,0.4,0
a pitch black with brown head and a lace that stays there the entire time . s coffee and toasted malts but mostly just coffee . t it tastes like unsweetened black coffee with a hint of toasted malts . the strong taste of coffee stays in your tongue and then you can taste the hops in good balance but maybe a little too strong on the bitter side when you mix both the coffee and the hop flavors . the coffee and toasted malts taste lingers in your mouth for some minutes after you taste it . m the toasted malts coffee and hops are in good balance and the carbonation is just fine . this guinness is a lot more robust and less smooth than the normal guinness but it s still good . it would be hard for me to drink more than one in a row though . overall i liked it but then again i like stouts and their strong coffee and toasted flavor . a good brew for those who just are n t satisfied with the normal guinness flavor but it can be a little overwhelming compared to other dry stouts .,taste,0.9,1
i ca n t disagree with the previous rating too much about the taste just about my impression of it . the color is black with a very decent tan head . smell is slightly coffee with mostly roasted black malt standing out . taste is about the same not quite coffee not quite chocolate creamy roasted grain with some hops to balance it out on the finish . a very quaffable porter . medium bodied mouthfeel . not nearly a dense or complex porter but a very drinkable one .,taste,0.6,1
on nitro tap in a pint glass . a amazingly black with a perfect finger tan head that is just densely creamy thanks to the nitro tap . high retention and great lacing as well . exceptional no doubt . s dark chocolate at the forefront with some coffee roasted caramel malts and all very nicely balanced . smells like dessert . t outstanding this one lives up to the hype . it is a chocolate milkshake minus the sweetness and still all of the great beer characteristics of a quality stout . the dark chocolate is dominant but does not overwhelm the other characteristics of the beer like many chocolate additive stouts do . top notch and i should have had another rather than trying something else . will be buying a four pack next time i am at the store and see this . m again milkshake like in it s creaminess . the nitro really works here and lends such a rich mouthfeel . d surely no session beer but it accels for the style and is quite wonderful . i will seek this out in the future and surely never pass when given a chanc to have it on nitro .,taste,1.0,1
pours an amber orange body with a chunky white head . head thins down to a sticky ring that sticks to the glass . smell is very hoppy earthy and fruity . taste is a nice mix of fresh hops citrus fruits and malt . nice bite of bitter in the finish . very good and fresh tasting . mouthfeel is very creamy yet smooth and well carbonated . medium bodied and goes down easy . leaves a nice hoppy and fruity aftertaste . overall this has to be one of my favorite beers by sn . very fresh tasting and drinkable . highly recommend picking some up if you have yet to try it .,taste,1.0,1
pours a very very light golden . interesting . so pale it looks like a light beer . very clear . lots of tiny carbonation rising . finger fluggy white head with good lasting power . aroma of yeast floral hops sweetness honey . and grassy . taste is yeasty very clean . crisp . light flavors of honey grain grassy . dry at the end . mouthfeel is medium light clean crisp . nicely cleansing . overall a decent brew . very drinkable sessionable due to low abv .,taste,0.6,1
cl bottle organic version . pours a turbid pale copper color with an unbelievable light beige head that lasts forever . i poured and walked away for minutes and it looks the same a thumb widths head . as it goes down excellent lacing left behind . something i d expect of a beer brewed wholly from a grain cousin to wheat known for excellent head retention . aroma s mostly lemony and husky with some yeasty funk going on bordering a hefty saison or something like corsendonk pale or rare vos . warm subtle malt in the aroma too . sweet upfront but dry and palatable with a slight citrusy zing and a yeastiness that s very unique yet reminiscent . the bottle clearly lists the abv at . and i hope i m reviewing the right beer for some reason beacuse i was n t in the understanding that this beer would be categorized as a witbier i fancied it more a specialty grain ale . but i guess there s no other sara so i m not worried just objective . that being said i do n t pick up on and coriander which seems to sometime typify to witbier style . nonetheless this is a thoroughly enjoyable brew especially for summer and as autumn begins . healthy carbonation keeps it crisp and a pillowy soft mouthfeel is achieved throughout .,taste,0.7,1
a . pours into a dark mahogany body with a thin tan head that has good retention excellent lacing and moderate carbonation . this is a very attractive beer to look at it make me order one at a bar if i was unsure of what to try if i were to try something new . s. the smell is a caramel and rye smell mixed with chocolate with a slight hint of raisins . t. the taste is a smooth and balanced blend of roasted nuts caramel chocolate and a hint of raisins that is very palatable . m. mouthfeel is a medium body that feel sticky and syrupy . d. this is a very drinkable beer that could easily down it or just sip on it . seems to be a versatile beer when it comes to how you drink it . a few reviewers said they could taste the alcohol in it and gave drinkability a lower grade than i did since i could n t taste the alcohol very well . i know it is there since it is . abv according to the bottle . i did say the taste was balanced .,taste,0.9,1
good stuff this but not what you would call classical rather it continues a trend of very good antipodean new worldly pilsners and is right at the front of the class with murrays emersons and wanaka . good lifted nose of fruit particularly passion fruit very pretty . palate goes into overdrive with masses of sweet fruits but with an undeniable pilsner edge . side note i consumed this beer with a strong king island black cheese and this had the incredible effect of lifting the flavours significantly . this must be mbs best beer .,taste,0.9,1
i had this on tap at l embobineuse in marseile . a reddish medium brown . s weak smell slightly sweet and malty a perfect blend of very subtle bitterness with a perfect amount of woody sweetness . m very nice degree of carbonation . d an excellent amber . i ca n t think of a better one i ve had . it tastes much better on tap than in the bottle .,taste,1.0,1
a dark clear chestnut brown . creamy beige head is short lived and leaves a small amount of soft lace which dried gently into little specks . s roasty malt and burnt brown sugar a touch of cocoa raisin toasted nuts and some coffee . t cocoa molasses soft dark fruit and a nutty sweetness get cut in the middle by rather aggressive hallertau hops much more so than other examples of the style and coffee flavors . a sort of rye sourness appears next leading into a dark chocolate finish . all the doppelbocks i ve had are big malt bombs but the generous hopping of the celebrator balances things out greatly appealing to my tastes . mf cocoa powdery initial feel density seems to open up a bit as it goes down smooth like velour with medium low bubbling . d my best overall bock experience so far the official gold rimmed glass makes it even better .,taste,1.0,1
my favorite fall beer . even though it s not fall yet in florida i saw it in the store today and had to pick up a pack for . . here goes the first one a pours a dark brown gold with a head leaves lacing that falls after a few seconds . s not to much here . i get some hints of malts but nothing stands out . t similar to the boston lager but more on the malty side but still balanced . the malt flavors really jump out oak cream and spice . while the hops are pretty mild they are still noticeable and give it a slightly bitter finish which really smooths the deal out . m on the light side lots of carbonation d you can certainly stick with octoberfest for the evening . you re gon na want more than one no doubt . a great beer to drink on the first cool days of the season even though that s still months away here in fl . it s currently degrees an additional note ive got to say this first beer isnt as good as i remember it being in years past . it seems much lighter almost that watered down feel . this could be due to two things first i had really high expectations for this beer as i enjoy it so much every fall and second as the flavors feel and mood of this beer are geared towards cooler weather i think that cool days are an essential element for enjoying it the way it was intended to be enjoyed .,taste,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured in a pilsner glass a thick tan head with big coke like bubble . poured like a four finger head with several minutes of retention clearly well carbonated . coloration is a dark reddish brown opaque . s the first thing you notice about this beer . fruity tones possibly cherry or orange . very strong and sharp smelling . you can smell how dark it is . total mismatch for the flavoring for me . t dark coffee or burnt sugar sort of flavor . very bitter . i m getting coffee overtones more than anything . i do n t like coffee . m thick and smooth the way a beer that tastes like this should feel .,taste,0.4,0
the beer pours a nice rich and robust color and the aroma is isntantly surrounding your senses . a definite floral hoppy slight fruity smell to the beer . the taste is all hops both on the palate and going down . the floral nature of the hops overwhelms the taste and texture of the beer giving it a strong lingering hoppy aftertatse . not as exceptional as i had heard from others but an ok beer if you do n t mind getting overwhelmed by hops .,taste,0.6,1
this brew pours a cloudy pale straw color . the head is fluffy and white . the aroma is of grassy herbal hops . nothing too complex just the hops . the taste is of juicy citrus and grass two flavor that just do n t work well together . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with nice carbonation . overall this is a pale ale that i would skip next time around .,taste,0.4,0
the beer poured black with ruby highlights . the head was tan and fell back quickly but laced the glass . the aroma was huge coffee and roasted grains with some smoke . in the background is chocolate . the flavor was smooth with chocolate coffee and smoke . very complex array of flavors are presented with good bitterness backbone . the finish was dry and just slightly bitter smoky . the body was medium to medium full . i really enjoyed this beer . well done . ounce bottle . neck label poorly applied bottom label extremely crooked .,taste,1.0,1
bottle from barley wine in copenhagen then consumed later in the hotel . described as triple ipa by the owner of barley wine and the bartender at lord nelson it sure seemed much more like an american strong ale to me . dark brown color too dark for the style with a expressive nose and a super bitter hoppy flavor . a good brew but not great .,taste,0.8,1
ml into an ommegang tulip . pours a hazy orange amber with a huge head . the lacing clings to the glass heavily . there was actually a speck of wood hanging on the side of the glass with the lacing . got ta give bonus points for there actually being cedar wood in the bottle . nose is huge peppery cedar witha distant hop aroma . this is n t your typical ipa for sure . honestly the addition of the wood makes this more of an american strong ale imo . smells wonderful in any case . taste is all about the cedar . peppery and smooth . a touch of lingering bitterness on the finish . mouth is medium and slick . this beer drinks like a champ . it is a wonderfully complex brew that begs to be explored . this is a wood aged ipa done well .,taste,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown with a tan head . the head settles quickly to a cap and leaves just a little lacing . it smells like slightly sour lowfat milk with coffee . i detect something else in the background like tobacco or dried manure . the malt is featured in the taste chocolate and espresso with a sweet kick . leaves a burnt coffee aftertaste . i expected a beer with more body a little thin for the style and slightly flat . it is a good beer but not something i will be returning to anytime soon . the abv is low so it wo n t hurt you if this is just one of many in session .,taste,0.8,1
pours out a dark ruby red hue with a good looking off white head lacing maintains on the glass after each sip . nice looking brew so far . lots of booze in the aroma sweet malts with some brown sugar some dark and overripened fruits make their way into the nose as well . hints of cinnamon attack the tastebuds at first sip leaving a fairly pleasant bitterness on the tongue . the huge malty backbone of this beer then shines through with biscuity characteristics soothing sweetness a bit of roastiness a touch of vanilla and finally some bakers chocolate . as the malts wreak havoc on the tastebuds the hops enter into the picture imparting a piney and slightly bitter flavor that blends nicely with the moderate carbonation . nice and slick mouthfeel on this one with a perfect medium body . refreshing and different . wow . a pretty complex brown ale by style with a flavor profile that will leave you wanting more . another good beer from terrapin .,taste,1.0,1
a body is a very dark brown with almost no light showing through . a hard pour yields an inch of frothy tan head which falls to a thin foamy island and ring . if there s carbonation i ca n t see it . s big hit of molasses up front dark chocolate and dried fig pushing through in the background . difficult to pull out anything else past the molasses . t nothing appears for the first second in the mouth then molasses and chocolate come though . these both fade in the middle and a light hay note appears . liquorice appears at the end but it is n t very prominent . m light mouthfeel and soft cleansing carbonation . d very easy drinker although i could see myself getting bored of it quite quickly .,taste,0.8,1
sometimes when you go to a fancy restaurant they give you bread with spicy olive oil that has been infused with chili or whatever . thats prettymuch the color of this beer . it turns more orange and almost ruby when light strikes it a certain way . the racing carbonation forms a thick head like whipped egg whites that leaves a layered wall of lacing and it perfumes the air above the glass with what may be one of the most pungent and simultaneously inviting aromas of any beer ever . i would describe it as sweet deeply resinous and a thick sticky drippy blend of honey mango peach and grapefruit with prickly pine notes in the background . i also get some grape aroma curiously i can not make up my mind if we are talking red or white though . deep quaffing of the beer actually pricks and tickles the back of my throat with an odd sensation . despite all the hop build up in the nose the taste begins sweet and floral then goes resinous with any pine still lurking in the background before the bitter creeps on and introduces a swirl of grapefruit solvent like alcohol a deeper pine tone and a dark hot spiciness which is backing a possible caraway seed character . the beer warms a bit more and i start to hear from sugary malt but this is countered by the development of salty hop aftertaste . the aftertaste definately sticks with you literally and morphs as you drink this anywhere from resinous and sticky to wispy perfume and booze . at some point either the beer warms up the alcohol begins to affect me my palate just gets numbed to the bitter or some cobination thereof takes place and i have a different beer on my hands . instead of the tumultuous touge rodeo of the first tastes i now have a more fluid blend of resinous hop bitter sweet malt hot spice and booze and a perfume of hop florals . in other words this eventually started to taste like a just above average ipa . the mouthfeel on this beer is quite literally sticky . i have never had such a sticky beer in my life . my lips stick together my fingers are sticky where a little dribbled down the glass just smelling it made my throat feel sticky and it coats the mouth in an amazing way unless you bust out some cheese or something you ll be tasting this for hours after your last sip . this might be hop head s dream but i personally found it a bit off putting . the mouthfeel got more pleasant toward the end but i think thats only because i started eating food to help me get this guy down which brings me to drinkability . if this beer has one key downfall it is definately drinkability . anyone who wants to drink an entire bomber of this either a is a smoker b feels like he has something to prove c loves hops at the expense of anything close to balance . do n t get me wrong this is an interesting and relativley well made beer but i would much rather pay for a single or pack of ponies than bucks for a bomber most will struggle to finish . my final thoughts . i can wrap this brew up in one word resinous . the reviews i read of this one had lead me to expect a fairly piney brew . while it does have its coniferous qualities it is much less that fresh evergreen christmas tree vibe than a big ol gob of sap and pine tar . i rate this beer the way i did because i respect its complexity and it pretty much delivers what it promises but its not really my style . i know what i m about to say is ba heresy but sometimes folks big beer is just gross beer . you can go too far and i think dreadnaught really walks the line . while i respect that i do n t think i ll buy it again .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a cloudy orange yellow with half a finger of head . plentiful bubbles with average lacing and carbonation . smell immediately smells of vinegar followed by ginger pear cranberry and wheat . taste extraordinarily strong ginger mixed with honeysickle . a very dry and slightly sweet finish . i taste a bit of pear for some reason . mouthfeel crisp sweet and dry . drinkability very drinkable and reminiscent of ginger ale with a twist . verdict i picked this up because it looked like something a little different try and i was right . unlike any beer i ve had before in terms of ginger and the spices that work alongside of it . good to try once but i would not invest any more into it .,taste,0.7,1
big ass can poured into a shaker pint . very light see thru golden body with several streams of bubbles . head is initially a very handsome pillowy fingers of bright white but it disappears quickly . leaves some lace . i smell just a hint of light grains but mainly creamed corn sweetness . as it hits the tongue it seems like it will taste much like it smells mmm creamed corn . but some unpleasant flavors soon make themselves known . a weird bitterness that does n t seem to be related to hops just straight bitterness . a chalky aspirinlike quality that lingers for a couple of seconds after the swallow . a vague mustiness . kind of a metallic taste too . just not enjoyable at all . mouthfeel is pretty light carbonation is fine . overall impression i m certainly not above enjoying an adjunct lager now and then but i wo n t be reaching for the giant blue can again .,taste,0.2,0
for the record i ve tried all the schmaltz brews and the he brew ones are way better then the coney island ones . i do n t usually love lagers . all coney beers are craft lagers . he brew makes craft ales . this one looks pretty good smells even better and taste horrible . golden color with nice foamy head . smells like funky hops ala pilsner . taste like not worth describing . i do n t like this at all so bye bye .,taste,0.4,0
this is beer is way too much of a gimmick to me i think when they decide to brew a beer like this they were just trying ot cash in on the extreme beer market . little did they know what makes ipas like ruination min and min great is the fact that they threw a ton of hops in and still balanced out the flavors . this beer appears a semi cloudy orange copper tone with a nice full cream colored head very nice . seven hop varieties so the aroma ya there are some hops here hops of every variety floral earthy pine cone like and citrus tones . one huge bouquet of hops enjoy this factor of the hodgepodge of different type of hops coming together . flavor is all hops little malt hurts the overall taste of this beer . kick s you in the teeth one beer that is not overly hopped just underly malted . so i stand by my opinion that this beer is a gimmick and the mouthfeel get ready for some hep resin thickness that i actually like the moutfeel to . not that drinkable but worth a try . this is n t a hopheads beer it s just too unbalanced to drink more than one .,taste,0.4,0
entering a bit of a backlog here . bottle generously shared by urbancaver thanks cam . . pours a very viscous evil black color with a tannish brown head . looks really nice . the smell is big charred chocolate molasses vanilla a hint of dark fruit and a touch of bourbon . a lot of interesting stuff in there . the taste is a lot like the nose charred malts chocolate a hint of dark fruit bourbon . it closes aggressively charred roasted maybe a bit too dry for me . the mouthfeel is heavy and huge with enough carbonation to make you feel right about that . overall i would have enjoyed this beer more if the finish was toned down a bit . it detracted too much from the experience and came off overroasted and over done . that said this had huge interesting flavor and was a joy to get to try .,taste,0.6,1
poured this into a glass mug . a pours dark amber body with a nice white head with good retention and lacing along the sides of the glass . s a nice hoppy smell with a slightly citrus undertone . t a nice hoppy taste with a hoppy aftertaste as well . the citrus malts seemed to disappear in the taste but it was still pretty good . later on some of the malts made themselves evident towards the end of the beer as a way to balance out the hops . m a smooth and full bodied mouthfeel that was pleasant to the palette . d an excellent drinkability . nice mouthfeel and nice hoppy taste . when the malts made themselves more evident later in the beer it helped to balance out the hops .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a can into a pint glass . pours a rich golden color with a significant amount of white foamy head which once it s died down leaves a great deal of lacing . the smell is a nice amount of hops to start that fade off quickly . the taste has a nice hoppiness and a significant amount of tart fruit . the mouthfeel is solid with a good level of carbonation . overall a decent ipa nothing great but certainly not terrible .,taste,0.6,1
appearance a brighter golden yellow with slight froth . it remains well carbonated throughout even when sitting for some time . quite bubbly with poor lacing . smell not huge on the belgian smell . i get hints of ginger and champagne with a slight sewer smell as well . taste if it makes any sense at all sort of a twilight zing . it tastes like honey champagne and is definitely a deeper tasting belgian ale . mouthfeel a light champagne with white wine notes . not very frothy while in your mouth . drinkability very sippable and easy to drink although i felt more like i was drinking champagne . verdict i enjoyed sipping this slowly and would definitely purchase it again . it is a sophisticated crisp light champagne tasting ale .,taste,0.8,1
pours out a very light straw with a fizzy white head that drops to nothing . smell . grainy and sweetnothing good but nothing really offensive . taste . for what it is and trying to be not bad . flavor is neutral and light . certainly on the sweeter side even can get a little cloying . aftertaste dries up a little . mouthfeel . one the lighter side and with the higher carbonation remind me a little of club soda . overall just another imported macro that leaves you wishing you had something better . it s not horrible but it s one of those beers i can not ever imagine buying again . there is nothing in this nicaraguan beer causing you to seek this out .,taste,0.6,1
pours a cloudy pale amber color with a decent amount of white head that quickly receeds remaining only along the edges of the glass . the scent is very floral and citrusy a nice ripe grapefruit and green house scent . the taste is wonderful the citrus flavors really come out and dominate . a nice clean finish with a lingering taste of sweetness in the mouth . excellent ipa easily one of my top s .,taste,1.0,1
a a moderate pour into a pint glass yields a finger of head that rapidly dissipates to a ring of foam around the edge of the glass . the beer is a beautiful ruddy amber color . nice lacing on the glass as the beer disappears . s the aroma is very subdued . there are slight hints of malt and caramel but nothing is readily apparent . t what the beer lacks in aroma it makes up for in taste . big malt notes up top enough hop bite to balance the sweetness but it does not detract from the malt . there s a nice balance in the malt as well . darker malts are present but not overpowering . m somewhat creamy . the carbonation keeps this one a light flavorful drink . d one of the best of the sa brewmaster series . i would love to see this in packs . the only place i ve seen this one is in the mixed packs .,taste,0.9,1
so this is what molson coors is importing into the us to counter attack the influx of south american brews . lame . . oz clear bottle with no freshness date embossed glass with the brands logo and a paper label around the neck . a pale yellow hue decent white lacing adorns the glass . s sweet creamed corn dull grassy hop aroma . t light on the malt with very little flavor in the finish corn and cooked veggies . slightly sharp hop bitterness but no hop flavor . finishes with a mild astringency . m as crisp as any macro brewed lager should be . light bodied . d not that i want to drink this beer again but it is only good when it is cold . once it warms up the off flavors really come through . just your run of the mill macro lager . that is all .,taste,0.4,0
pours a crystal clear yellow color with little head . ring of foam forms around the glass . aroma is not so hot . tiny almost non existant notes of spicy yeast esters but that s a real stretch . this has that distintive lager adjunct aroma of many macros . flavor is very light with again only a slight hint of yeast flavors present . no wheat can be detected at all . in a blind taste i m not sure i d be able to pick this apart from mgd . mouthfeel is light and fizzy and drinkability is low due to the poor flavors . i m now really sorry that i bought a whole six pack of this .,taste,0.2,0
a wonderful beer . my personal drink of choice to finish an evening when i do n t have the time to head into the city to get a smaller craft beer or the money to shell out for chimay . it was the first american beer i ever tried and i was deeply disappointed to find that all american brews are n t like it . it claims to be a scottish style ale it is n t but that does n t mean it is n t great . the color is a bit red but not so much you d notice if you were n t looking for it . the head is nice as well but does n t stand up to a true great . it advertises aggressive hopping on the bottle . i suppose that s an apt term but it is n t offensive and it does n t feel like they are just trying to show off . it s one of the more bitter american beers i ve tried but there is a richness that goes along with it to take the edge off . many x treme beers focus exclusively on the hops leaving a sort of soapy water taste that problem is not present here . there s malt and toast and a host of other cliches . the mouthfeel unfortunately is not as thick as i feel it should be . nothing wrong with it but i d rather a more viscous feel to compliment the full taste . the carbonation is a perfect level and an ideal compliment to the bitterness . it s more than i d like in a session beer . the alcohol is a little too high and i notice it every time for one and i also find the taste a little strong for casual drinking . i drink it with indian food nobody else likes the pairing so i might be a little strange here but the flavours work for me . i also generally finish a night with a bottle of the stuff as i enjoy the lingering taste and the alcohol pads you out for the last hour or two of the party . all in all a personal favorite that s relatively cheap and relatively easy to find .,taste,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into a snifter . bought from zeno s pub a pours dark with a full ff white head slowly dissipating as it settles . laces the side of the glass as you drink . s the smell is nothing special . definitely get the alcohol along with malts and some spiciness . t tasting the malts up front definitely followed by the spiciness but does n t finish well . i ll echo the dry aftertaste . mf medium body less that i expected carbonation seems normal . d i could drink this beer all night but the abv and price in central pa say otherwise . also i d rather take the abt day in and day out .,taste,0.6,1
pours a cloudy dark brown color . inch head of an off white color . good retention and good lacing . smells of strong yeast aromas some fruity esters tart malt and some sweet malt . fits the style of a tripel . mouth feel is really smooth and chewy with a low carbonation level . tastes of general sweetness up front tart malt next fruity flavors along with strong yeast cleanliness and slight hops in the background . overall this was a sweeter than average tripel that was smooth and easy to drink . what it lacks a little in body it makes up for in ease of drinking .,taste,0.7,1
appearance a bronze colored ipa poured into my glass . a lot of life to this one with lots of carbonation shooting up from the bottom . head did n t amount to much but the lacing is of adequate proportions . smell there is n t really much of a sell . just a whisper of hops and some malt undertones with a dash of honey . has a bit of a musty hoppy scent to it . taste mouthfeel bland to say the least with a metallic aftertaste to it . watery in some areas but the malt backbone does seem to hold up somewhat well . thank goodness it does too because it gives this one somewhat of a flavor . feel is very thin and flat nothing sticks to the mouth at all and it washes right down . drinkability i really hope this was an older bottle cause i would n t revisit this if this was their best effort . either way it was a very so so experience .,taste,0.4,0
a this beer pours a nice hazy orange brown color . there are plenty of carbonation bubbles present . it also has a very nice foamy off white head . the head left incredible lacing that stuck and dried to the glass . s it smells sweet . there are definite caramel notes and some hints of booze . also there s some dark fruits and toffee notes present . t i am getting the caramel sweetness right away and it is immediately followed by a boozy bite . there are notes of caramel toffee dark fruits and a decent amount of hops . the finish is bitter and boozy . m this has a medium to full body and has a bit of a chewy quality to it . the carbonation is good and the beer goes down smooth . it is rich and creamy . the bitterness tingles the mouth as well . d the drinkability is quite good . it goes down easy and the taste is great . this is an awesome beer . i think this beer is great and i ca n t wait to go out and get some more .,taste,1.0,1
this brewery has never given me the results i enjoy . until now . wow . absolutely delicious . i was first impressed with the color almost black . big creamy frothy head . still ready to be disappointed again i took a big slug . .rich and soft with a little dry sparkle to it . after taste is clean roasted beautiful burnt wood smell in my nose . i will search this out next time i m near the old home town . good show paper city . you ve done your irish heritage proud .,taste,1.0,1
poured this ounce bottle into my paulaner weisbier glass . pours a beautiful golden amber with a huge snowy white and foaming head . the carbonation is very lively and active which is very noticeable through the beer s cloudy appearance . lacing is very clumpy and nicely clings to the sides of the glass . the aroma has a slight musty smell of lemons . the taste is very light and airy and has a distinct wheat flavor with a hint of lemons . the mouth feel is very creamy and clean and it goes down smooth on a hot summer day . one can easily put a few of these down on any occasion . i really love this beer because it does not have a heavy body the alcohol content is around . abv and it is easy to find . i just love the way this great beer pours out of the bottle and fills my wheat glass perfectly to the rim . i find myself drinking this beer quite allot during hot texas summer days bye the pool or after working in my woodshop . like all of paulaner s brews this one will always find room in my cooler .,taste,1.0,1
top pick for should i try this award . dissatisfied with most fruit beers this exotic oddity was surprisingly good . creamy foam red brown color . fruit oxidized not a bigdeal . but nitro . this seemed too artisinal and wish i had a cask carbonated option . smelled faintly of berries . sweet local berry flavor . intense fruit vanilla . burnt bourbon warmth . bitter hump . heavy body . lambic inspired .,taste,0.9,1
pours black with no light coming through at all . a tan head then drops to a thick film but leaves no lace . smell is kind of light with smoke coffee malt caramel and vanilla . nice complexity . taste is malt smoke alcohol think whiskey oak and coffee . complex and a good balance . medium bodied and fairly smooth the alcohol lingers and becomes more noticeable as the brew warms . almost as if some dropped a shot of crown royal into the beer . a good beer one of two stouts consumed this evening wishing it had been the second so as to leave on a good note .,taste,0.8,1
bad elf was probably a good choice for the name of this because i could imagine a couple of elfs gone bad being squeezed into the mix of this concoction . i hate to be mean to beer but the old saying too many spices ruin the soup.can be applied . i ca n t completely knock this advent beer . i can see where it was trying to go but maybe it should n t have gone that far . the beer does pour a decent orangy color with a good head it s thick and coaty to the tongue which would be good except that the overrush of fruity nutty bready and spicy just seem to remind me of a swedish herb cough drop but hey if you are ever laid up in bed with the flu.it would make a great alternative to cough syrup and the buzz would be much better . sorry bad elf . but when people ask me what i think of you.the usual reaction is gak,taste,0.3,0
dark black beer dark as my soul served in a snifter with a creamy brown head . moderate strength of aroma coffee sweet malt bourbon and a tiny bit of raspberry . a lot of excellent balanced flavors in here . roasted malts dominate but the strength of the bourbon flavor runs all the way through accompanied by a notable sweetness that nearly is too much but after finishing my second glass i decided it was n t some vanilla compliments the sweetness nicely . again just the tiniest hint of a raspberry in there . raspberry makes a surprisingly wonderful accompaniment to the sweet chocolaty flavors of this yummy stout . taste is absolutely fantastic . a triumph . big mouthfeel incredibly creamy but not as heavy as you might think . just a little bite . with the high avb this is definitely a sipper . an excellent way to warm my bones on a cool fall night . one of rock bottom s best .,taste,1.0,1
this is like a combo beer . hoppy resinous malty and thick . came out way darker than expected with a clear deep brown appearance and a fluffy tan head that had huge bubbles in it and excellent retention . reminded me a little bit of the duvel head almost . could be the glass i poured it into one of those tall narrow ones designed to display the head . smells very bitter and hoppy . does n t promise a huge amount from the nose and does n t deliver something extraordinary in the taste . but the malt manages to bleed through giving a stout y richness while the bitter hops dominate and leave a lingering resinous sensation on the tongue . as it warmed i could sense a bit of coffee and chocolate up front i would love more of this . could they make a beer that was just the amazing malt coffee stout that starts this beer off . before the bitterness came back to dominate . all in all pretty good . one complaint is that the more i drank it the more the bitterness built up . thankfully not overwhelming . i liked the mouthfeel for a while but eventually it got a bit too much . enjoyed it while it lasted but would n t open another one immediately afterwards .,taste,0.9,1
blue moon belgian white ale blue moon brewing company coors i had one bottle of this last christmas and remembered i liked but not what i liked about it . appearance a very cloudy tanish colored once poured with a inch thick head that quickly is gone with little lacing afterwards . smell has a mild citrus smell as well as mild hops . taste a very smooth tasting brew . has that fruity and citrus type taste that leaves a pleasant aftertaste . mouth feel real soft just enough carbonation . i cant believe how smooth this is all around . drink ability until today i considered this as just a winter beer . now i know i can enjoy this on mostly any day of the week .,taste,0.4,0
got this as a christmas gift . not an especially notable product . clear amber head dissipated very quickly no veil . aroma hello where are you . light flavor i guess it was to be expected from this quasi ab product . carbonation seemed to be the strong point of this beer for me . no thanks no more for me . try a peak brewing product if you want to go organic .,taste,0.6,1
do n t know why am i reviewing this one but someone must do it . this is made in lasko for croatian supermarket konzum . so it is like tesco lager and similar market beers . it is cheap lager maybe little more above average for this kind of product . golden color white foam bubbling s lasting for few minutes skunky smell and taste . overall it is supermarket beer so it taste s as you could expect it.,taste,0.6,1
was kind of intrigued when i saw this on the brick store pub tap list this past weekend so i figured i would give it a go . how could i pass up such a beer with such a name . impossible . served up in a standard pint glass . a hits the table and it is an interesting color . not quite yellow but also not quite brown or burnt orange . sits in an area of probable a light copper but i would n t put it in the amber arena . pretty clear with a decent medium amount of carbonation flowing around in here . the head was kinda blah . it was a good finger but it was thin . i know that sort of does n t make sense so i shall elaborate . it was more fizzy than creamy . more airy that solid . just kind of wispy and really did n t have much gusto to it . threw up a little lace but otherwise it was thin and wispy at best . decent looking but not a showstopper . s smell was . . . malty . for an american ipa well what i have grown accustomed to in this field lately it has a really heavy malt presence . nice and caramel malt that has a nice medium sweetness in the smell . behind that and very lightly lies some of those hops . getting some citrus mostly grapefruit but not as pungent as most american ipa usually are and then there is nice floral aroma coming out that actually works quite nicely with the caramel presence . the aroma rounds out with a little bit of grass . t uh same as the nose . it starts off with mostly a punch of malt with a light finish of hops . seems like things are in reverse order here from the norm . got mostly some lightly sweet caramel malts with some pale riding behind it . this is the base for the flavor profile . behind that you get some of the hops . hops are citrus mostly this time bringing the grapefruit orange and lemon presence as well . sadly they do n t really venture into a bitter flavor stays pretty fruity . then that floral comes in which seems to bring the only bitterness i can find but its light at that . beer rounds yet again with some earthy grass and maybe some grains . m light side of medium in body with a good carbonation for an ipa . does n t make it too watery and still has a bit of weight to it without impeding on the ability to get it down . stays in the sweet area as far as feel never really getting too deep into that bitterness . aftertaste is mostly a little bit of hops and earth . i like the feel for an ipa just wish it would have a slightly more bittering quality . d well as far as ipa standards this beer really does n t add up in my eyes . it is malt dominant and the hops are basically an afterthought . makes things kind of wierd . with that said it is an easy drinker although it does n t bite the hell out of you hops . it goes down easy and sits nicely . has a great quenching ability although it is sweet very light to medium sweetness overall nothing too crazy or cloying and really is refreshing . ca n t win em all . this beer does n t fully succeed but it also does n t completely fail .,taste,0.6,1
aroma dark chocolate espresso . roastiness and a little smoke . looks black . cream biege coloured head slightly larger than average . good head retention . good lace . taste delicious . roasty coffee . molasses . dark chocolate . i thought that i had tasted something smokey but then it was gone . it has none of that black liqorice taste that you sometimes find in an r.i.s. for me that is a great thing because i hate black liqorice . it has a long coffee like and chocolaty finish . mouthfeel full bodied chewy sticky . carbonation is just right for this beer . creamy smooth and silky mouthfeel . overall this is a great beer if at all possible you must try it . or john by will get you .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle . very pale crsitaline colour foamy head that does n t hold much . grainy and herbs smell with maybe some citric . anodyne watery flavor taste of herbs with some malty sweetness and bitter end . just another beer more i ve drunk some worst ones .,taste,0.4,0
i picked up a single of stevens point burly brown a few days ago at the lager mill for . . i wanted to try a beer from a brewery i have never heard of so when i saw this beer on the shelf i figured i would take a chance on this brewery and see how their brown ale stacks up . no visible bottling date . poured from a brown oz bottle into a pint glass . a the label on this beer looks pretty good i like the drawing of a brown bear trying to catch a trout in a stream . the label made this beer a little difficult to look up it said james page brewery on it but it s made by stevens point its a little confusing you would think they would want you to easily know they were the ones who made it . it poured a deep copper amber color that was bordering on being brown with two and a half fingers worth of white head that died down to a thin ring that stayed till the end . s this beer has hardly any aroma and what little aroma that is there is just a light amount of lightly toasted malts and some malty sweetness nothing else seemed to show up at all . this has to be the lightest aroma i have encountered in a brown ale pretty disappointing . t i was hoping the flavor of this beer would have more life in it then the aroma had but that was n t the case at all . this beer basically tastes like slightly malted water . the only thing i get in the taste is a really slight glimpse of some lightly toasted malts that hardly show up and that s pretty much all the flavor i got out of this beer . there was no hops or any other types of flavor in this beer this tasted more watery then a bud select i did n t even think that was possible . m watery medium light bodied with a good medium amount of carbonation that makes this beer a little fizzy . overall i was pretty disappointed with this beer i thought this beer was pretty bad and it s the worst brown ale i have had to date . this beer is nothing like what a good brown ale should be like it hardly had any flavor and it was very watery there was nothing there to hold my attention . what i liked most about this beer was the appearance it was a little light for its style but it was still the best thing about this beer . the thing i liked the least about this beer was the taste as dull as the aroma was the taste was even duller nowhere near what a brown ale should be like . this beer is light and flavorless so it could be chugged down pretty fast but with so little flavor i have no motivation to want to session this beer . i will not be buying this again and i am pretty sure i would turn this down if offered one . i do n t recommend this beer to anyone it s a very poor representation of the style and miles away from what it should be . i do n t see how any brewery can taste this put their name on it and call it a brown ale in my opinion that s a disgrace to the style the brewers at stevens point need to drink a tumbler so they can see what a real brown ale tasted like . after finding out this beer is from stevens point instead of james page i have noticed that i tried their black ale and that was much closer to brown ale then this beer was they should just drop this beer all together and stick with the black ale cause this beer is n t cutting it . after trying this beer i will be thinking twice before buying another beer from this brewery .,taste,0.2,0
oz . bomber a pours a dark murky brown with a light tan head good lacing all around . s smell is striking and good . creamed coffee molasses sweet pine notes . t cloyingly sweet big old molasses note and fermented prune which i did n t particularly care for . no real bitterness from the malt or hops to balance like malt syrup . m mouthfeel is n t bad aside from the heavy sweetness . light carbonation relatively full feel . d while kill ugly radio was outstanding the last zappa inspired beers have been mis steps from this pretty good brewery . hopefully the next one will be better .,taste,0.4,0
pours out of the bottle the typical golden and cloudy lemon yellow sun colour with a huge frothy inch high head . huge chunks of sediment added in . certainly looks the part . lots of chunky lace too . subdued banana and clove aroma . .with an added citrus and spice kick . the first thing that shocks me upon tasting it is the velvety and creamy smooth mouthfeel . it s unreal how slick this stuff goes down . what disappoints me is the taste . very understated and quite ordinary . a sort of strawberry and cream flavour with a spiciness that never asserts itself . subdued cloviness and wheat flavours but not bad . seemingly full bodied and highly drinkable . i d drink this every day of summer if i could afford it . this would be a great hefe to try out on people that are n t accustomed to the bavarian wheat and yeast beers of germany . good stuff . just lacking a bit in the flavour department .,taste,0.6,1
i have n t been too happy with trafalgar s offerings but i figured i d give this one a go . i m a bit of a sucker for brews with dogs on the label hoping to find that elusive red tick ale . pours a lighter amber hue . certainly not red looks more like a pale ale . about a half inch head settling as a ring around the glass . good amount of lacing actually . other than the colour it does n t look too bad . the nose is . strange . i get that typical malty caramel combination but it s followed by what i can only describe as sour butter . i m bad with identifying odors but suffice to say whatever it is it does n t smell good . the taste is okay . i m getting malts and caramel up front and i find the finish to have a bitter peppry character . not hoppy just . bitter . not nearly robust enough for me and certainly too sweet but otherwise it s drinkable . mouthfeel is a touch undercarbonated slightly creamy . aside from the disastrous nose this brew was n t too bad . i ll probably not get it again though knowing how many other reds there are available to me but it s drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
talk about a pour . deep brown to near blackish colour and an ungodly amount of head even though i was n t pouring it hard the head took up over half my pint and i had to wait for it to settle before pouring the remainder of the beer into it . the head also as is chracteristic for imperials grips the sides of the glass and refuses to let go . a roasty yet alcohol tinged smell which does n t particularly overwhelm . the taste has some of that roast but is mainly malt and alcohol lots of alcohol not entirely surprising given the percentage but the least well hidden of the imperials that i ve tried to date . this one has the lovely characteristic mouth coating aspect going for it in any case though i would only rate the drinkability as decent it goes down thick . overall a middling stout in my estimation .,taste,0.6,1
i had been craving a dark lager and found this at my local beer distributor and decided to give it a try . i poured it into a mug and it had a nice dark red brown color with a small tan head . the smell reminded me of bread and the initial flavor was bready also . the flavor did n t linger very long and there was n t a depth like you would find in victory s dark lager or sam adams black lager . the feel of the beer was light and carbonated . over all i was initially disappointed in this beer . this was mainly due to my craving for victory though . this beer is very drinkable and makes a good session beer . it s actually kind of refreshing but i m always disappointed when the flavor does n t linger . i did drink it during the super bowl and the saints won so maybe there s something to the voodoo .,taste,0.6,1
appearance hazy peach body . nose sweet bread banana and bubble gum . taste light malt yeast white pepper mild phenolic spiciness with banana and clove esters floating on top . finish shows a medium high hop bitterness and a bit of earthiness . mouthfeel medium body effervescent carbonation feels coarse . overall fairly good but not top class . i d like to see a creamier mouthfeel and a slightly dryer finish .,taste,0.9,1
huge head poured semi hard into a duvel glass convex atop . with good duration and excellent lacing . seemed rather thick at first sight and right then and there i knew i had a true micro or glorified homebrewer as we sometimes like to say the aroma is amazing and no matter what they wan na call this double schwarzbier triple sweet stout etc it s a super rich and malty dark beast and the alcohol is barely discernable on both the nose and palate . creamy mouthfeel thinner than expected with plenty of citrusy aromatic hops bittering hops and roasted malts all fighting for attention like paparazzi jockeying for a good photo op . lingering pronounced bitterness is not probably to everyone s liking but it is to mine . notes of bitter chocolate sour apple and burnt toast . there s a lactic quality here that works out well making for a more complex brew than one might expect from what at first glance seems like such a malt monster so rather than be cloyingly sweet it s well balanced . double stout huh . not something that s done too often and one bottle is probably more than enough bitter darkness to satisfy a couple of guiness draught enthusiasts as it s altogether a bit more challenging than most of the stouts you ll find . nice dry finish too .,taste,0.8,1
had on cask at the bricklayers arms . very dark with a couple cm of head smells fairly chocolatey but nothing like the taste at first a bit bitter and a faint hint of chocolate but nothing to rave about . then all of a sudden a second wave of chocolate comes in massive taste of chocolate and ends on a bit of a citrus note but the orange is surprisingly absent compared to the chocolate . definitely the best chocolate beer i ve had i was originally a big fan of young s double chocolate stout but this puts it to shame . it leaves behind a massive massive flavor and great smooth cask feel after you ve finished a mouthful and though it s extraordinarily tasty it s very easy to drink . could easily have or pints of this without a problem . definitely give this a go if you find it .,taste,1.0,1
bottle poured into a tulip glass a black as sin . not much head after an average pour . leaves some lacing . s roasted malt chocolate and candied fruits . mostly figs cherries . t kind of a letdown . i usually like my russian imperials on the sweeter side however this was much too sweet and fruity for my tastes . i wish the roasty dark chocolate flavor came through a little stronger . love the booziness m mouthfeel is dead on for the style . thick and viscous . o i am a little disappointed by this one . this is the first dark lord i ve had and from what i ve read was an off year for this brew but i was still expecting a bit more . that being said this is still a great beer that i would be happy to have again .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at stanton public on the lower east side of nyc . served in a traditional hefe weizen glass with lemon appearance unfettered and amber yellow with a nice . inch head . left a noticeable lacing on the side of the glass between each sip . good head retention smell wheat yeast citrus spice taste fantastic . not too overwhelming with complexities but definitely noticeable components . a great summer beer that goes down crisply with a hint of fruit aromas and yeast . a must try for all hefeweizen lovers . mouthfeel when swishing the beer around in my mouth i could only think about how delicious it tasted and when i could have another . germans really know how to concoct the great hefeweizens drinkability wheat beers are a little filling . considering i was drinking out of traditional glassware after it was best to move on to sampling microbrews . if you can find it at your local store micro brew please pick some up .,taste,1.0,1
what can i say it was bad smelling bad tasting . surely did not live up to the label . i was expecting a creamy vanilla java taste . instead i got a burnt coffee taste . the color was very dark and the head was nice . good thing i only bought one at the mix and match shop .,taste,0.2,0
i had this at brickskeller in d.c after my girlfriend ordered it and snubbed it . i too found it disgusting . perhaps i am just not accustomed to this style witbier but this tasted like flat mountain dew . the colour was neon yellow and the head was ultra white honestly it looked like a lemon meringue pie from a middle of nowhere greasy spoon . the mouthful was light and watery . personally i would not recommend this beer to my worst enemies . slainte .,taste,0.2,0
medium amber color with off white head . bottle gushed but poured smooth and head almost gone . aromas first of alcohol then sweet malt then as the fumes dissipated tropical floral hop aromas . now a mix of tropical fruity hops and alcohol . alcohol is first flavor supported by hop bitterness . surprisingly ungraceful and unbalanced . some sweet malt flavor conspires with sweetness of alcohol to achieve a chemical burning sensation . medium body with alcohol finish and hop bitterness . i m glad i did not pay dollars for this six pack . bell s is bleeding the pockets of foolish beer geeks on this one . ironically thanks to various beer writers and legions of rookie followers this is what the much ballyhooed extreme segment of craft beer is turning into overpriced beer with unbalanced harsh flavors . congrats we wanted to be fancy and respectable like wine and now we have an over rated napa cabernet scene of our own . really thanks beer geeks for throwing tons of cash at any fool who crosses the abv mark or uses a wild yeast or barrel aging . thanks a lot .,taste,0.3,0
it poured with a creamy foamy tan head that receded to a thin coating of the surface . the nose brings out the wheat and malt aromas nicely . a little bit roasty . it pours dark showing a very deep red when held to light . it has a creamy mouthfeel albeit with a prickly carbonation dominating the initial sensation . the malt and wheat flavors are the star . a touch of alcohol comes out on the finish along with a lingering bit of dark sweet bread . there is a bright sweetness in the middle that works well allowing some yeasty action to join the fray though subtly . no particular fruit comes to mind just an essence of fruitiness . after sitting for a while on the palate without another drink it is a bit like a porter some toasty chocolate notes .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
light fresh hop aroma of am . style with light fruit and citrus . soft malt background . golden ale with an ale cloudiness . firm dense head . solid appearance . solid malt base with a creaminess and near butter character but follows an initial hit of sweetness . hops tend more toward bitterness than the mild grassy fruit flavors . nice body with a bit of heft and abundant carbonation to add body . i m not digging the bitterness on this one . maybe it s still too cold but it seems to be dominating instead of blending . bummer . a little better as it warms .,taste,0.6,1
a clear golden bronze fluffy white head little retention lace . s big floral hop light earthy mineral aroma with tropical fruit a slight breadyness . t surprisingly malty bread caramel floral grassy hops slight earthyness and spice hint of buttery diacetyl . m moderate malty body has a crisp dry finish . moderate carbonation . d very easy drinker for the style .,taste,0.6,1
well this is interesting . do n t think i have ever had a beer into which you are supposed to pour syrup . poured into its own special glass flat bottom extremely wide and short green or raspberry syrup on the side . the sour smell is very sour which i was warned about . tried it without the syrup . yup very sour . so experimented with the syrup the green . poured some in swished around tasted . hum . alittle more try again . ok. alittle more . well this is an interesting beer . i really do n t know how to score the taste as it was not good too sour but by the bottom of the glass alittle too sweet . in between it was good . plenty bubbly felt good too . but just too damn much work to be drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
oct updated jan black black body with a tan head that diminishes to a thin line around the glass . some lacing . huge malt and hop aroma . roasted chocolate and klages malts are prevalent . nw hop aroma . malt spicy hop bite and some alcohol in the flavor . chocolate and the typical rogue malt which i m assuming to be the klages . creamy from the oats . did i mention alcohol . chinook is the bitter aftertaste that clears out the sweet maltiness . lot going on in this beer and i think it needs more time . big full body with a great creaminess . one of the most pleasing beers i ve had in the mouth feel department .,taste,1.0,1
ok on to my favorite sixpoint brew sweet action . this is hands down the brew that turned me on to sixpoint . a wicked brew that is worthy of stacks in my fridge . a sweet action pours a hazy tangerine look with some fair spiky lacing on the sides of my pint glass . carbonation is ripping through the glass as it calls me out s a light citric theme is crossed over with some buttery scents and even slight yeast presence . some peppery scents finish out the brew and for me make a mouth watering cameo t good fruit flavors with some caramel themes from the malt no doubt . the flavors of the brew are combined in a unique fashion that even has some bitterness flash over m creamy and carbonated to perfection . an m rating of utopia d this is my brew . it s delicious and can be slammed dunked in this rainy summer . love sixpoint .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into my arnold s lobster and clam bar weizen glass . a ruddy copper cider color . mostly opaque with finger of off white head that does n t linger long . a few little snakes of lacing cling to the sides of the glass . s whoa . big burst of citrus punches you on the nose . a little coriander afterwards to staunch the bleeding . t far too sweet . it s got the standard wit flavors of orange and coriander and spice but overall it s like if somebody made a beer out of fruit loops . some cereal grains and . dare i say it i suspect there s some corn in here . m surprisingly thick and heavy for a witbier and a touch grainy . chewy with a tickly field of carbonation that rolls down the tongue . odd overall but not unpleasant o i ve heard people tout beer and fruit loops as a great breakfast . with leinenkugel s sunset wheat you do n t even need the cereal . an awkward example of the style .,taste,0.4,0
i m not a fan of the lager but i needed to try the ale to give it a fair shake . copper colored with a thick white head that rises up a full inch and a half high and then settles quickly leaving a thin layer . aroma is light but mostly of malt and some toffee . flavor is very thin and not complex at all . it s all malt no hops and seems to have that bud burnt rubber lingering aftertaste . mouthfeel is big fat and creamy but it s all that this beer has going for it imo .,taste,0.6,1
well i told my friend to pick up a of miller high life for a birthday party not light . she picked up light instead i do n t know why . i actually enjoy regular high life while this leaves me pissed off . here we go . appearance pours a kind of really yellow hot piss looking color . leaves a good amount of foam on the top which is not a plus at all . smell smells like a frat party the day after with stale wiffs of the worst beer you could find . taste frankly this is not a bad beer if you are playing beer pong or some other childish drinking game however all fun aside it tastes like piss mixed with keystone light . mouthfeel here is where it s not bad . feels alright in your mouth . carbonation is pretty high but what else should expect from the champagne of beers drinkability if you are looking for a beer to chug this is a nice way to go . but if you are like me and like to enjoy your brews then dump it out .,taste,0.3,0
got this one at geers in gent . from a bottle into a struise tulip . vintage appearance pours a finger medium thick tan head with great retention . deep sienna brown in color opaque with medium carbonation evident . head slowly fades to a healthy foam cap that stays until the finish but leaves only dots of lacing down the glass . smell a very spicy nose and lots of herbal notes tyme and coriander perhaps . some caramel malt and brown sugar is in there as well with some faint nuances of roasted coffee beans . medium strength . taste very bold flavors much more so than the nose had suggested . very complex as well . lots of spices and herbs up front tyme and coriander again along some sweet caramel sugars and a beautiful red wine character . herbal notes ride through the middle into a sweet red wine and balancing bitter hop finish . aftertaste is bold but short and is full of sweetness herbs and a healthy dose of spices . unique and wonderful stuff . palate medium body medium carbonation and semi creamy on the palate . goes down smooth with a bit of a burn at the finish and ends the story slightly dry on the palate . overall a big bold flavourful ale . i really enjoyed the plethora of flavours this one had to offer . a bolder nose and a bit of a creamier palate would make this one world class for sure however this was still one of the best quads ive ever had . leagues better than the vintage i had a couple weeks earlier . i will be getting more of this when i next visit the brewery . recommended .,taste,1.0,1
the smoothest beer in its class of mass made american lager . a lite yellow in apperance with nice bubble action . must be served very cold for best taste . able to drink by the mass quanities . decent feel in mouth if you like thin beer . not much taste just a strong metal much stronger than the lite beers . not to bad for people that just want to get drunk but dont want the gas that goes along with the others in its class .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle from the brewery . deep copper in colour with dark brown edges and a ring of eggshell white head . some stringy lace on the pint glass . smell and taste are nutty malts bread dough toasted biscuit floral hops toffee sweetness cream roasted barley and very light chocolate malt . mouthfeel is thinnish medium average carbonation crisp bite mid body mildly bitter and dry chestnut finish . drinks like a session brown ale though not as tasty as grand river mill race despite the higher gravity . regardless it s one of the best dark ales in the province . give this a try if you have n t already .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
straw gold in color with a medium head which leaves a decent lace . aroma is grainy with a slightly fruity malt base and an understated hop presence . grains dominate in the mouth as well rendering the flavor just slightly sweet with a bit of citric fruitiness from the hops . the body is medium light witjh adequate but unobtrusive carbonation . finish is slightly bitter and just a wee bit astringent . quite a decent beer .,taste,0.6,1
i got a free sample of this at my local bar . the budweiser select girls were there and everything . they poured a small cup of it for me and i sat down with of my friends . we had already been drinking beforehand mind you . we each take a drink at the same time and each of us had the same face . disgusting . granted it is a smooth beer but there was absolutely no flavor whatsoever and the taste was not good at all . two of us shoveled the rest of our cups off to our other friend because he will drink anything i certainly do not recommend this beer at all .,taste,0.2,0
nice deep looking brown pour with a thick head . looks good let s see howi it smells . the aroma is fairly roasted malt smelling . not bad but not impressive . the taste is . are ya ready . . .nutty . i ai n t kiddin ya . it s also got something sweet goin on according to everyone else it s brown sugar . i trust em . wait someone said molasses . i think it s closer to molasses than brown sugar . there s also a creamy smoothness to it that i did n t really expect . so far that s my favorite part of this brew . it s good but i doubt i ll be rollin back this way anytime soon . just not my cup of tea . big gulp warm belly happy head roll on . yakk,taste,0.7,1
a pours a thick rich mahogany with a sandy colored creamy head s sweet cream essence blended with bursts of coffee and cocoa head has a yeasty aroma t splashes of roasted coffee and semi sweet chocolat held together with a delicatable blend of malted hops and luscious cream m perfectly suited with a medium bodied feel and a light to medium carbonization d this has been and continues to be my favorite from the sam adams stable,taste,1.0,1
ml into a tulip . pours a clear pale gold with towering dense head which recedes leaving fine lace . aroma is crisp clean and sweet from fleshy light skinned fruits sitting in the middle of a bakery at the workday start . no phenols . excellent . very sweet very fruity and lots of yeast . hop flavor is minor bitterness nearly non existent . the alcohol is just a tad peppery i would like it to be hotter to balance the sweetness since the finish is not dry in the least . a pleasant little alcohol gut warmth follows the aftertaste . full bodied viscous mouthfeel . improves with warmth . the level of sweetness will decide if you like this or . . . . cheers jd,taste,0.7,1
pored from oz bottle into pint glass a dark almost black with finger of tan head that goes away to a thin cap s not as much coffee and dark roasted smell as most stouts but there is some with a fruitiness maybe plums t coffee and fruit but not a lot of chocolate m carbonation is ok maybe a little thin o i like this one not quite as heavy as most making it easy to drink on a warm summer day .,taste,0.8,1
slight chill haze light golden color . tight white lace coats the glass nicely . the head is small but lasts . grainy aroma with nearly no hop present . the flavor is similar to a traditional macro grainy with no hop flavor . it s crisp with a decent body for the style . no aftertaste . this is easy to drink but ultimately uninteresting .,taste,0.4,0
sampled on bottled on pours a very thick black with just the slightest red peeking around the edges . no head but clingy tan lacing . smell is lots of vanilla and oak a little bourbon complex and yet crisp at the same time . taste is big bourbon vanilla and oak with a huge alcohol kick . definitely more bourbon than stout . mouthfeel is good super slick with pleasant carbonation . drinkability is poor the alcohol is just gigantic . overall a good beer with serious attitude . if you want a bourbon booze fest this is your beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours dark brown almost black with a finger head that left rings of lacing down the glass smells of roasted chocolate malts taste is a bit thin some spice some roast but in the end a terrible bitter funky aftertaste i hated mouthfeel was good light very carbonated that made it very crisp drinkability is below par i am glad i bought a single,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at barcade . served in a chalice style glass . not much head but some around the edge of the glass . nice color in the head for what is there . slight lacing later . dark as night . the smell gives away what s in the taste later coffee . taste has a complexity typical for an imperial stout but has smoky overtones . . . did n t really notice it . very drinkable . maybe because it was pm on an all day pubcrawl but i do n t think so .,taste,1.0,1
i had found this place while vacationing in niagara falls . they were kind enough to give me a free sample so i bought a pack . essentially it s a microbrewed canadian style lager . fairly pale gold in color with a nice head and a slight hop subtlety . the flavor is similar to labatt or molson except with more hop character . it finished clean and if it were available outside the niagara area i d buy it more often .,taste,0.6,1
not a style i drink all that often but i m up for it . i might even have to consult the bjcp style guidelines to make sure i m rating according to style correctly here . shows a very clear off orange when poured into my imperial pint . head retention good with one solid ring of lacing showing up . check . in the aroma mostly just a hint of caramel minor earthy english hops . ever so slightly sulfurous . little more crisp in both taste and feel than i probably expected . crisp feel nippy hop and clean caramel malt bill . i could mistake for an american amber . no diacetyl noted . almost seems to drink bigger than . . i need to knock this category a couple points as the beer seems filling and burpy . i have no doubt this would be easier drinking off a cask and would appreciate the opportunity to do so .,taste,0.8,1
a cloudy dark yellow bordering on brown with about a finger of white head that dissipates quickly . s strong artificial raspberry and other berry smell which is saccharine and saturates the nose . t this is the closest to wine malt cooler that i have ever tasted in a beer . there is a lot of raspberry generic wild berry flavoring at the outset which is followed by an astringent alcoholic tinge a sharp taste of phenols crops up here and undesirable metallic adjunct malts . did someone slip smirnoff ice into the bottle instead . m relatively thin with medium carbonation . d this seems much more like a flavored malt beverage la bacardi razz or smirnoff ice . i ca n t in all honest opinion write an truthful review of this since i do n t consider this to be a beer . sure it s drinkable but where does the weiss come into the equation .,taste,0.4,0
presented with a delightfully hokey cheesy label of a half woman half wolf label scary . . the born on date or freshness date or batch number i m really not sure which it is says l. . i seriously doubt i even had a lithuanian beer before now . this wolf is presented in a . ounce formatted bottle . according to the label this is based on the old recipe of one of the best birai beers . great . . . this will taste like one of the best birai beers . i ca n t wait . oh but wait what the hell is a birai beer . oh thanks google you saved the day again birai is a small town in lithuania . anyway moving along . tis the season of frights so let s crack this mystifying beer . a pours like your typical english pub ale . medium brown and murky with some golden highlights . an aggressive pour produces a tan creamy head that disappears quickly . s ok the smell is better than the cheesy label would suggest . rich bountiful whiffs of caramelized malts all over the place with a trailing floral finish . butter brown sugar and unidentifiable traces of spice can also be picked up . but is this a belgian dark ale or an american barleywine . t m all i get on the taste is a wave of caramelized malts with the smallest dash of earthy hops . this is a medium to full bodied beer with a heavy dosing of malts as the nose suggests . as the beer warms i taste some apple cider belgian candied sugars and small qualities of tea . light carbonation and almost watery in spots yet syrupy in the middle odd i know . overall not a very common feeling mouthfeel rather strange to my foreign tongue . not refreshing with the long wet finish pronounced by the lack of bitterness and dryness . drinkable yes but not my cup of tea . the c rating given was a bit of a gift because i ve never had a beer from this country .,taste,0.7,1
pours reddy amber small off white head . nose shows dirty lemon notes like lemon lollies . a fair bit of sour brett like character in there from the barrel possibly . like a flander s red . lots of acidity . flavours show less acidity more woody oak and alcohol . some sweet malt shows at first but then the lemony gueuze character cuts in . somewhat harsh . actually very harsh . low carbonation could be higher .,taste,0.4,0
pours a mostly translucent golden color think bud light into a sample glass after a tour at sprecher . very limited head with no lacing . smell is piney hops with a hint of lemon bite . pretty pleasant aroma going on here . very unbalanced flavor . no malt coming through with harsh pine hops overwhelming . hint of citrus but this beer is pretty poor and comes off as the brewers using all base malt and an overwhelming hop profile . avoid . thin mouthfeel with moderate carbonation . one oz . sample was all i could handle of this brew . no balance here not liking the hop profile either .,taste,0.4,0
picked up a sixer on a friday afternoon after work . been studying a lot of american pales and ipas thought i d put this one under the figurative microscope . a lightly copper hued . you expect copper hues but you do n t expect them to be so light . another thing you do n t expect is the absolute clarity of this brew a clarity which the longer you study it seems more and more suggestive of thinness rather than simple purity . other reviewers have noted their suprise at this brew s paleness and clarity and i got ta say i m suspicious of claims to greatness in an ipa when you do n t see at least a dusting of yeast in the amber when you hold your glass to the light . s especially as it warms the nose seems less evocative of pine stands and citurs pith than of maple syrup . the malts dominate in the nose . smells clean and refreshing . t it s all hops in the palate . the piquancy and bitterness of the front never seems to yield entirely as hoppy flavors rise in the back even as the front fades . tasty but one note . m surprisingly thin for the style . although the head is pleasantly creamy the body s thinness becomes more pronounced and therefore more unpleasant as the beer warms . the bitterness dries the palate somewhat leaving one with the feeling you get after a snack of sharp cheddar . d the way the beer thins as it warms discourages me from cracking open a second one .,taste,0.7,1
this is my first review so here we go . served on tap at the brewpub in a snifter glass . appearance just plain black with a carmel colored one finger head that held up well . smell smells of coffee bits of chocolate and some malty notes . taste coffee malty coffee chocolate and more coffee . in a good way . the finishing flavors are nice . mouth thick coats the mouth like it should . obviously i liked it if it was worth making my first review . need to go back and get a growler to take back to nw indiana with me before i leave town . well done maumee bay .,taste,1.0,1
cherry cola dark brown glinting garnet when held up to a light . a creamy rise of sandy suds stays and laces extremely well . the nose is toasty with a almond esque bitter nuttiness . vaporous dark fruits mingle with an increasing doughiness giving it a suggestion of raisin bread . though on the whole the nose seems a bit closed . doughy breadiness is the staple throughout the mouth . caramel sweetness has a run poking towards black cherry and plum then drawing back . well lagered sense of briskness as it goes ultra clean through the middle . it brings a low level earthy hop note on the close . it s moderate carbonation gives it a whipped creaminess that helps hide it s overall lack of body . it s drinkable in gulps but lacks a good deal of depth and intrigue . bring back uff da .,taste,0.6,1
a i poured this directly into the middle of the base of my glass and it created a half inch thick fizzy head that quickly dissipates into nothing really . it is clear and has a pinkish hue that is also slightly orange . carbonation looks plentiful and i did n t find any lacing to speak of unlike the other people who have rated this . s alright this is more promising . yes it does have a semi sweet syrupy aroma from the juice and purity syrup that s used to sweeten it up . if you can get by that though there is some grainy malt noticeable fruit cranberries of course and there s even a slight yeasty biscuit note about it . t i quite like the flavor of the beer . it s sweeter but not super sweet although the syrup used does come through . the use of cranberry juice tarts this beer up somewhat and the malt is detectable as well . even the finish shows a lightly hopped character leaving a bittersweet fruity aftertaste . m the body is surprisingly thicker than what i expected and is fizzy . just as i thought by looking at it . it is n t too bad overall in this category . d i think this is actually a very good fruit beer . i would like to drink this in hot weather and think it s a perfect patio beer . it is obviously a great desert beer and agree that this would be a very good substitute for vodka rum coolers . i would put this amongst my favorite fruit beers . .i recommend this one .,taste,0.9,1
a black with long lasting lacing . s malty with a little citrus . t excellent . it s like sa black lager with a deliciously bitter aftertaste . one of the better sam adams i ve had . m slightly thicker than typical beer . o enjoyed this one very much . will purchase again .,taste,0.9,1
pours a rich amber color with a creamy sticky white head that retained itself almost throughout . aroma is all about the hops . . not much malt to speak of but still very inviting . taste . this beer does n t piss around . hops dominate up front with a slight malt background hitting the palate before the hops take over again . finish is crisp with a lingering hop effect . much more balanced then i was expecting . moderate carbonation and medium body make for a very pleasant mouthfeel and the only thing holding back it s drinkability is the abv . this is a fantastic beer . . . edit . taste had to be a .,taste,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of boboski poured a clear golden color ale with a big foamy head with great retention and lacing . aroma of barnyard and funk is dominating and enjoyable but maybe a bit strange . taste is way too strong on the barnyard with what i can only describe as cat litter not that i have ever tasted it but you get the idea . i usually am a big fan of sour tart and funky beer but this goes to a level that i am either not ready for or maybe the brewer screw up something . i finally had to drain pour this one .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle . abv a pours a nice dark walnut brown with a soft beige y head . head dissipates quickly leaving little lacing . s initial sharp tang of dark fruit tang with a medicinal malt follow up . not the most pleasing smelling beer . t not the beer i expected after smelling it . extroidinariry complex but balanced . initial flavors of chocolate and caramel with notes of vanilla burn sugar and toast . sweet malt with subtle piney hop finish . m smooth medium body . alcohol in the finish that s not overwhelming despite . abv leaves a warming feeling going down . d a nice fire side warmer . ml bottle that can be split or consumed solo .,taste,0.9,1
my first ever rogue . . big bottle ml . i am very impressed by the ingredient listing and other info . . most bottles say malt hops yeast water . but the comprehensive rogue breakdown shows to me that these guys are true bas . .good work guys and welcome to australia . . a pours a bright yet burnished honey to pale amber . the white head drops quickly but keeps an edge . s honey candy like on the nose . threatening an onslaught of a cloying sticky mouthfeel . f corn kernel honey . breakfast cereal is the biggest comparable . it does taste fresh . . m syrupy sweet and sticky . . d happy to drink the bottle . but not a second . i thought that american blonde was a session style beer . not too heavy in any dimension . this one seems a bit sweet for mine .,taste,0.7,1
burnt amber in color pours to a big head that settles quickly . rich peat like malt aromas in the nose along with a slight smokiness . similar to scotch ale or a doppelbock but less intense . lots of coffee or nut like flavors hit first which leads to a creamy smooth mouthfeel . smoky undertones that were present in the nose are more apparent under the coffee nut like flavor . some hop bitterness that is balanced out well by smooth malt . complex but with a light medium body that is n t as rich as i d prefer for this type of beer . still pretty good and worth a try .,taste,0.7,1
a a dark amber color . good light head tan in color dissipates quickly with little lacing . s no hop scent but has a subtle bit of winter spices . a bit of toasted malt also . t bland . this beer smelled like it was going to be packed with flavor but it was very short on taste with a hint of spice and a little roasted malt towards the end . m carbonation is perfect . d this lager is quite drinkable although based on the lack of flavor and complexity i wo n t be trying it again . although the beer looked and smelled spot on for the style the lack of flavor really was disappointing . maybe it is the artificial flavors added maybe it is better out of the bottle . whatever it may be i d give this one a big thumbs down . til next time th .,taste,0.4,0
i poured this one from a oz brown bottle into a tulip pint glass . a this old ale poured a caramel cola brown color with a towering fluffy . tan head . the head took a while to settle and wound up retaining a cap all the way down . some nice sticky lace clung to my glass as each sip disappeared and the beer sank lower and lower . s wow this thing threw out some crazy good aromas of rich sweet malt wood caramel raisin fruity esters and quite a bit of spicy alcohol . t the up front flavors were a heady mix of caramel malt sweetness treacle ripe dark fruits plums cherries raisins and honey . through the middle a solid oaky dryness and bitter english hops took the edge off most of that sweetness without conquering it completely . the finish was long rich and full of warming alcohol . aftertaste was all oak and alcohol . superb . mf full bodied and though this had a fairly big carbonation level it never felt too sharp . nice slick tongue coating feel . d this is an excellent beer deserving of its praise . it reminded me of the first time i ever had an ayinger celebrator dopplebock and how that changed the way i saw that style . while i can not say i could or would want to session this beer it was very drinkable for such a huge abv . would make a perfect cold weather sipper or nightcap anytime of the year .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a dark amber color with light brown head . was expecting to see a darker color . carbonation good . s i get mostly roasted malt notes with a touch of coffee . a tad bit of hops trail at the end . t m starts off good with an even roasted malt presence with some nice chocolate notes . i get a little bit of burnt aftertaste which is n t all too pleasing . dry bitter tasting . would prefer a fuller mouthfeel . d a decent attempt at a porter but it misses the mark for me . i do n t mind drinking this but think there are plenty of better ones out there .,taste,0.8,1
glad to see a dark from the caribbean that is this pleasing on the palate unlike most lite beach beers from the region . a a deep dark opaque brown . lacing all around left by the cappuccino brown head made of large bubbles . s a terrible copper pennies smell . the roasted malt is there but the metallic smell is gag worthy quite off putting . t chocolaty . has a nice roasted quality and a sweet brown sugar or molasses middle with chocolate at the rear . by far the best quality of this carribean dark . m has a boozy finish on the tongue which is sensible due to the . abv . carbonation lasts making the froth coat the mouth . d id go back to this beer after another as long as they get that copper taste out . could have been a bad batch after not cleaning the lines or using that metal spoon . also the red stripe style of a small bottle makes this easy to go back to back on .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle great foamy head . good retention and some good sticky lace . nice hazy dark amber color . sweet piney scent and citrus armoas as well . very nice and bold . sweetness and bitterness in perfect balance . bitter citrus hops and some piney goodness . malt contriubutes a sweet bready taste . hops are bold but are not over powering . the best apa i have had . hops are lingering in a good way . beer is medium bodied and smooth . aftertaste has a small bite to it . would drink several of these . another nice showing by sn .,taste,1.0,1
a poured out ruby brown color with a small yet thick tan foamy head . it left small traces of lace . s it smelled biscuity and of rosted malt . also a fruity aroma was present . t it was bittersweet with a subtle spicy hop character . the warm alcohol presence added a fruity kick . m it was realatively soft and very smooth . a medium bodied beer with a warming alcohol presence . d this is a good dopplebock . one of the most powerful that i ve tried .,taste,0.9,1
i spent a splendid evening on st jan sampling the brews in the blue anchor at helston . a bit of a pilgrimage for me . a brilliant night . a copper coloured ale with a nice head . moderate carbonation . head held for most of the pint . s some sweet maltiness.fresh . t full on malt sweet balanced with bitterness of hops . a real tatse explosion but not over done . the best tasting beer i have had for a long time . m smooth pleasant and well balanced . d yesss . most of the night until i moved up a gear to the special . go there buy a beer sit next to the inglenook and have a good time . the locals were great the beer better .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle batch packaged about a month and a half ago so it is fresh . a pours yellow orange with a small head . lots of yeast floating about that is suspended and never really settles . s smells like oranges . old sour oranges . t basically tastes like watered down oberon with some bittering hops at the end . bitter orange peel aftertaste . i do n t get it . m i guess its alright . d it ca n t be that drinkible if i do n t like the taste right . what the hell happened larry . i just do not like this beer . and i ve had it from at least batches so it was n t a bad bottle or anything . it amazes me that i love their ipa hearted so much but disliked this . i know some people have liked it from the reviews so its a decent beer but i personally will avoid it .,taste,0.4,0
not a bad brew . i would prefer the stone ipa . i felt this was lacking in hops but made up for it in the alcohol content . i am better for trying it and if this and the busch boys offering were all i had i would take this . if your looking for a buzz i m sure this would work but i probably wo n t be buying it again .,taste,0.8,1
a two fer kvass in a kan to further both the kankwest tm and the kvass kick . kan you dig it kamarad . i m headed to the kit kat klub after this . the crack went off without a hitch and the glug created a foamy finger off deep tan light brown head with lousy retention . hey i took a shower yesterday . there s no need to run off and hide like that . color was a deep brown with garnet highlights . if this were a woman i d be swooning . nose was a bit more sour than the others that i have had to date fermented but not in a good way . it had a raisin date prune odor but accompanied by an odd sourness . oof . mouthfeel was thin with an immediate taste of medicine on the tongue . this tasted like old time cough syrup the brown shit that you had to hold your nose to swallow . man i was not digging this one . finish left me thinking that i might need to open a beer . i canteplated a drain pour but the ethics department of the kankwest tm strictly forbids such things . working through it i got a lot of off flavors the garlicky sourness noted by others the taste of dried fruit that was not quite right tobacco . ugh . this was like what i imagine the bar drink that consists of the bartender pouring the mat in the well into your glass at the end of a long shift but filtered through an ashtray would taste like . this would be for the most hardcore of kvasskwesters and even then .,taste,0.2,0
drinking a brooklyn black chocolate stoudt right now . pretty good but no passion . but that s another review . selingsgrove is about a delicious passion . the food the beer are etheral . i had this on tap weeks ago at the brewery . i had samples of the triple coffee love buzz pumkin . could have drank any of these in mass quantities . but chose the framboise because it was the most unique and i can get other triples coffee pumkin beers but could n t compare the framboise with any other beer i ve had . it looks like a goblet of raspberry juice . it smells like raspberry juice . it tastes heavily heavenly of raspberries . this is almost like raspberry juice that someone said let s make beer out of this . truly a good thing as it is wonderfully delicious and light and flavorful . this is not sweet . a nice tartness that keeps the palate clean . the tast over powers the mouthfeel . drinkability would be the equivalent of chain smoking . if i did n t have the in laws with me . just a wonderfully delicious beer . perfectly balanced . nope . just as yummy as any beer i ve ever had . like raspberries . check . then giddyup . a tour de force for you taste buds . such a good place for food as well . if you like fresh tasty creative go for it . the brewpub is not perfect just perfectly wonderful . been there maybe times in three years hour drive to get there . ca n t wait to go back . service can be spotty not tons of seating . if you can deal you will enjoy . the best food of any pub by far . read what other folks say http,taste,1.0,1
could this be the greatest summer beer . quite possibly in my opinion . it seems as though it is dry hopped i could be wrong but it has a nice cloudy look which is usually apparent in dry hopped beers . it is crisp refreshing a bit lemony . the thing with summer beers is a lot of time you lose the hops and just get the wheat . this is not a wheat beer but a summer ale . and it has a nice mellow hoppiness which is surprising . it must be the noble hops i m not sure but i could just stick my head mouth under the tap open up and say ahhh . especially on a hot humid summer night . if you ever see it try it you wo n t be disappointed .,taste,1.0,1
the best way to describe special ex light is . .this is to beer as velveeta is to cheese . a pale like a cave fish species that has n t seen the sun in million generations s beer like at best t the velveeta of beer . it resembles something beer ish . but then again more like a tongue less person s impression of beer ish . m like a mouthfull of water yet oddly a slight beer ish feel to it . sort of . maybe . d only reason to drink would be to get hammered tonged up which you could do w this delight but then save the money trips to the biffy just drink gin .,taste,0.2,0
on tap at odell brewing co . pours a finger eggshell head with great thick consistent lacing . hazy yellow hay color . has a very strong banana bread nose with clove raisin and bubblegum notes and a slight grassy hop scent . taste is also very banana forward with raisin and rum flavors with a very unpleasant aftertaste reminiscent of nail polish . moderate to low carbonation with a crisp clean finish . overall a great smelling beer but the taste was nothing short of unpleasant . i think this beer has potential but i would n t drink this again unless i knew it had been tweaked .,taste,0.3,0
ml . brown bottle with gold foil around cap . pint glass a pours a pale copper looking color with a one finger white bubbly head . no lacing to be found . s weird aroma . tangy and sweet malts . kinda funky . t m medium bodied and crisp . hops are not as strong as i expected neither are the spices . malts are caramel tasting . very well balanced with an extra hop taste at the finish . also kind of watery . d not as good as i was expecting . however this brew is still good . not like the ipa s i m used to as this one is not as spicy and hopy as others . still this brew is interesting and worth a try . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
pours a poor looking yellowish straw color with a thick white head and no lacing . smells of sweet corn and a little sweet malts . tastes of sweet corn and a little sweetness and maybe a little bread . mouthfeel is medium and it has a heavy carbonation . drinkability is low .,taste,0.2,0
just picked this up randomly and was pleased to see its story . this vintage is from . pours a finger and a half head off white in color that has trouble sticking to the glass . reddish brown tint and see through . toasted malt caramel scents very sweet smelling . alcohol very prevelent in there as well . slightly fruity like a brandy . ho man . the caramel is massive up there . that is the first flavor but not to be undone by the slightly spicy oaky flavor . there is an aspect that has a bourbon flavor like it is barrel aged and firey . burns your lips with the alcohol content . i love it . it is crisp clean and direct slightly dry and really has some carbonation impact . i think this is fantastic and dangerous . tasty high alcohol this is a sipper if i have ever had one . very well done . the aging must have mellowed the feel and flavor but in a tasteful way .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy burnt orange appearance with a large fluffy head narrates this beautiful drink . good retention and sticky lacing on the sides . very yeasty aromas with hints of floral and honey . taste is a bit thin but a palate cleanser indeed . a dry drink with a solid crispness . overall a great saison .,taste,0.6,1
bottle with notes from june through lamp light an incredibly deep glowing hue red with a big head that fades to lacing big buble dark eggshell head that barely holds on to the top nearly no carbonation and lacing doesnt hold out to the end . smell forces me to drive deeper into this dark journey into a jungle where some malt hides around the corner away from sour woody whiskey sweet alcohol and pickle and plum trees . a smell that was new to me . the taste attacks with so much complexity coming at once right through the first sip i derive so much that is hard to find after what did i find you say . .well biscuity bread cherries plum peach alcoholic burn light cream sweet with raisin dark caramel scotch like as it warms . please tell me if this sounds ridiculous but i really found a lot through tasting every sip all the way down . complex but not overall such a turn on although the taste was so intricate i thought less of the coming issues sticky full heavy alc is hard to swallow and tongue numbing doesnt allow me to hold to long in the mouth oily heavy drinkable as it warms oily sour after taste wouldnt care to have this twice in one night or one month . this beer fits into the beertourism category i am proud to have tried it but i dont get the sour wet whiskey feel . one more waiting for a much later date,taste,0.8,1
top of the bottle reads . sampled pours a hazy straw amber with a white head . nose is like a bright lemon . has the potential to be overbearing but does not my definition of a bright lemon . flavor is strong and light at the same time . pungent sweetness combined with a heavy yeast flavor . overall it is very smooth and even yet powerful . feel is slightly thin with a good carbonation on it . extremely drinkable . perhaps a bit on the sweet side and too much so for some . but still . extremely well crafted .,taste,1.0,1
this poured with a huge off white light tan head that had good retention . the nose had a strong raspberry presence both coming out of the bottle and in the glass . the color was a hazy orange amber . the mouthfeel was slightly tangy and the raspberries maintained a big aspect on the palate . the finish was rather sweet with the raspberries taking on a manufactured flavor like candy or bubblegum . it was a decent beer especially in the summer but there are other better choices .,taste,0.6,1
one of my favorite pale ales ever . pours a deep amber brown body wiht a light tan head . smells of toasted biscuits and grainey roasted malts . some caramel laced through the nose as well as some faint earthy hops . taste is clean and balanced . very rich in toasted biscuit malt and rich caramel character . thick but still refreshing with some nice piney and reisiny hop notes throughout the mouthfeel . finishes thick and fades to dry .,taste,0.9,1
it looked very good pouring . it was a dark almost black color with little head . i was very eager to try this one . the aroma did not disappoint . the smell of coffee and a hint of chocolate is present . the coffee and chocolate taste is present but not as plentiful as i imagined after the smell . the taste was disappointing . i have tasted much better coffee stouts . the mouthfeel was decent but seemed to lose the flavor and did not go down as smooth as i thought . it is easy to drink but would rather have others .,taste,0.4,0
looks ok kinda smells ok but just nothing happening in the mouthfeel and flavour department . very fizzy and this sensation just drowns out any real character . at best a texture beer ie one for a hot day when you want to suck down a few . quite disappointing particularly in the oz context given it trades around for a pack .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear straw color with a lively white head . soft aromas of grain and hay . nicely integrated pale grain and grassy hop flavors with tight carbonation and a squeeky clean mouthfeel . undertones of dry grass . very nicely done . a real summer quaffer with fresh clean flavor .,taste,0.7,1
i ca n t imagine a worse winter warmer . surely the worst that i ve ever had . the cinnamon completely over powers the taste of every other ingredient . ginger . nutmeg . where . pours pretty syrupy . low carbonation about a head . looks similar to a brown maybe shades darker that great lakes christmas ale . upon smelling all you get is cinnamon . you know those brach s cinnamon disc candies . it tastes like that . i wanted to dump it but for the price paid i choked it down . after having doris which was one of my favorite beers ever i was excited to try the rest of their line up and selected this one . simply awful .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle i think poured into a german pilsner glass a dark almost like an imperial stout . the head was very small lt cm s roasted barley other malts and a hint of chocolate t roasted barley and chocolate followed by a dry roasted barley bitterness like the tail end of the taste of guinness followed by a slight chocolate taste and some vanilla and coffee but not as much as the chocolate or roasted barley . m nice it had a surprisingly good level of carbonation considering the weak head . d i would definitely have another one of these . it s pretty filling for what i consider to be a pretty low abv brew .,taste,1.0,1
this is discribed as a robust dark ale and i will agree with that discription . the head is a fine foam off white and slightly brown . even though i tilted the glass for the pour the head overflowed the glass . this beer definately needs a pilsner glass . my first thought was of molasses and i enjoyed the taste and the lack of a bitter aftertaste . in the past i limited my dark ales to guinness . however i like this ale . there is little smell which surprised me . it s a quiet ale that waits to be sampled with a curious sip . and then a knowledgable taste . the only thing that is a slight drawback is the encouragement to have another . i like one beer when i indulge . one . so the beer i have should n t make me fight the inner cumpulsion to have another . and perhaps another . but it does n t lead to snacking and that is a good thing .,taste,0.8,1
very dark brown burnt umber in color with a hard pour yeiding a one quarter inch head . only a small wispy cloud of bubbles with a ring arond the glass remains on the surface throughout this session . roasted yet somewhat restrained maltiness with a pronounced floral hop aroma and an alcohol tail wind . big sweet roasted malt cereal goodness bordering on syrupy saved by a healthy dose of bitter and floral hoppiness clean alcohol finish . thick smooth and sticky . drinkability suffers only from high alcohol content ond overall heaviness of this brew . a well made brew flavors are well integrated aroma betrays little of the complex malt profile very tasty .,taste,0.9,1
pours a two finger cream head that fades slowly and leaves some lace . cloudy amber color . light carbonation and medium bodied . hoppy nose . flavor starts sweet but hops kick in near finish . lingering bitter finish . . for a ml bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,taste,0.4,0
this beer pours a dark amber and has a sudsy head . it has more hops presence than a lager but less than a regular ale ale type ale . in fact it s a good midstep to the austere british ales that non beer drinkers usually shy away from . my theory is that a person needs to learn to enjoy a brew such as this and then the leap to strong ale wo n t be so great . i did n t have a problem with that type of jump but i m an an oddball . the drinkability is superb for a brew that has a relatively heavy mouthfeel . aparently schlafly is the only brew to be served in busch stadium aside from anheiser busch beers st. louis mo . this brew really made me a believer in the midwest brew selection . hopefully i can get this stuff in jersey . it s about this same price as yuengling but at many times the quality .,taste,0.9,1
a a clear golden color with a thick rocky head on top . s very mild . nothing really sticks out too much maybe just your average citrus and malts . t excellent taste . great hop flavor without being too overboard . this is alot more balanced than i expected it to be . m medium bodied actually a very juicy taste . it s like a citrus burst once in you mouth . it s decieving because maybe my nose is clogged i do n t smell much . leaves the mouth semi dry which is nice . d one of the best everyday ipas i ve had . it s not an assault on your mouth it s just very very good . it s got a great balance to it and you could definitely drink quite a few of these . it s even better on tap if you can find it .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass little to no head a nice dark brown with a noticeable coffee aroma . taste was decent to start tended to be fairly watery in terms of feel not too heavy on the coffee but about mid way through the alcohol kicked in and not in a pleasant way . this was more of an everclear taste that got in the way of the positives . this could ve been a bad batch but i was very put off by this .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.2,0
this is a summer seasonal ale that uses malted rye giving the ale its unique flavor that is complimented with a little light hopping . it is an excellent beer at an exceptional location portland oregon that allows your dog to accompany you for lunch .,taste,1.0,1
i got a hold of this beer while at home for the holidays in ohio . i love getting the change up of beer selection . the beer poured a dark almost ice tea color with large finger head . the head lasted a long time and there was little to no lacing . aroma is pretty much what i expected lots of pine and citric notes from the hops with further levels of complexity like a woody carmel sweetness . of course alcohol in there also . taste is great not really what i would expect from something called a barleywine but for sure a level up from the ab strong ale . tons of hop in this one nice bitter finish . rich sweetness like maple syrup and carmel and some spice . the alcohol is somewhat masked but still noticable . the young version of this that i have is like the ab kicked up a notch . i would really like to age this for a little while . maybe i will buy one or two to leave at home for that purpose .,taste,1.0,1
tasted a pours a pretty reddish honey s i did n t detect too much besides yeast and malt t begins with citrus notes a tiny hop bite follows ends nutty m pretty light d real high . pretty light and tasty . this was one of my favorites that we tried at twain s that night .,taste,0.9,1
i just opened a bottle dated from . it poured very smoothly with crisp carbonation . it had a slight white head that dissipated very very quickly . the beer itself is halfway between straw yellow and amber in color and is very translucent . the smell is light and the only real scent that is present is the ginger . it s not overpowering it s just that it does n t present the yeast that is typical of a beligan . the taste is kind of one dimensional too . it s only real feature again is the light ginger flavor . it has the after taste similar to triscuits . the mouthfeel is good . it drinks well as far as body and carbonation are concerned . it s both light and crisp . it s drinkable and not offensive . i just wish it had a little more flavor especially since it boasts having ingredients from each continent thus the name pangaea .,taste,0.6,1
transparent gold with an extremely white head of of an inch . actually laces the glass in some rings . malty and untoasted grain aromas buckwheat and timothy hay . mouthfeel is decent silky and lighlty carbonated . there s little sense of hop balance to this brew not surprising but still this had a decent start . gets cloying at the third sip . finishes decently dry with a slight sense of alcohol . i suppose if it has to be a malt liquor . but this beer does not deserve to command its premium price .,taste,0.4,0
i m very saddened by the difference between the rest of the reviews and mine . i ve had this one in the fridge for a few days and have been looking forward to it . all i can suppose is that they have issues with sanitation leading to issues with consistency . a pours a dense black color with very faint ruby highlights when held up to the light . luxurious pillowy tan head caps with about two fingers that end up settling to some lace both on top of the beer and on the glass . s some roastiness barley a hint of currant molasses cane sugar . malt . very good nose . a hint of an almost grapefruity sourness in the end . interesting but way out of line for a porter . t oh no . i m reliving the last experience i had with this brewery . a bit roasty and some hints of grain up front but then it s completely overturned by vinegar sauerkraut and old bread flavor . no sweet malt at all and the finish is that of white vinegar . simply awful . m too high on carbonation . by a long shot . body is good for the style but that s it . very astringent finish almost puckering . ouch . d as i said it s awful . i think this brewery must have some serious sanitation issues because this would seem to be the second infected beer i ve had by them . off to the sink .,taste,0.2,0
growler from the gbx poured in to a stemless wine glass dark brown with reddish hues near the edges . very slight collar of head with some spotty bubble cover on the surface . i smell the bourbon with hints of caramel and molasses . the caramel sticks out the most on second smell . the sweetness i smelled comes through in the taste as well . the bourbon flavor is not strong but very noticeable . this is a great beer . it finishes with a slight taste of hops and the aftertaste is the molasses and bourbon . lightly carbonated creamy mouth . i really like this beer and could drink several more . the flavor profile is awesome a truly tasty brew .,taste,1.0,1
consumed directly from bottle . this beer is one of the better massed produced provided you do n t have it from a can . if you get this beer in a bottle i m sure will be surprised by this beer . it looks like any other massed produced lager . it smells like any other massed produced lager . the taste is what sets if apart . it has a sweet earthy taste and that truly finishes clean . exactly what you are looking for from a macro lager . if you can get your hands on it and are looking for a beer to consume in the mass quantities go for it . bottoms up .,taste,0.6,1
a tawny in color with a frothy cream colored head and plenty of lacing . s aroma is somewhat muted with notes of raisins cinnamon and nutmeg . t semi sweet with notes of bread dried fruit and wintertime spices . quite enjoyable . m full body with heavy carbonation and a slight oiliness . d a great quad with plenty of complexity . thanks zach .,taste,0.9,1
deep dark chocolate with a thin brown head . weak but persistent lacing . aroma thick rich humid and heavy malt with a licorice undertone . stout like more than ipa like . heavy malts . a slight bitter linger . full bodied and heavy goes down slow . this is a stout beer with some extra hop kick . this is not an ipa . let s stick to stouts being stout and ipas being ipas . please do n t try to mix each is terrific in its own right but they are n t made to be married . the flavor just is n t doing it for me .,taste,0.4,0
nice beer for it s category fruit beer . strong smell coupled with a strong fruit juice flavoring that dominates over a typical beer taste . enjoyed having just one more than one at a time would be too much fruitiness . refreshing beer for a warm afternoon outside .,taste,0.6,1
i got this beer in growler form back in fall of but thought it deserved more then reviews . the smell was the first thing i noticed when i first started drinking it the taste was very good had alike a nut type finish to it . very easy to drink and low amount of hops . one of the best surprises ive had in growler form if you live in buffalo and lookin for a good beer on a fall day watching the bills loose try this guy out .,taste,0.9,1
now quaffing dfh indian brown i remembered really enjoying this beer the first time that i had it but now that i revisit it i find it to be a little less memorable . pours an unclouded ruddy brown with a minimal white head . as the head settles it looks like a glass of cola sitting on my desk . the smell is sweet and slightly grassy . the taste was full compared to other american brown ales bigger hop presence and more of a burnt roasted bitterness which was nice but the mouthfeel was a little too thin which made the whole thing seem unbalanced . worth a try and something i will revisit every once in a while but not when there are other better browns available .,taste,0.8,1
when i got this one i had no idea that there was an english version . as soon as i tasted it i knew it was not the same as the last bottle i had of old thumper that one was shipyard . huge white head that stays had me thinking hop fest . not quite . beautiful clear coppery honey fluid with gentle carbonation as it sits . nose tells me this is not a usa brew . sweet malt and toffee . a touch of butterscotch and floral hops . taste is quintessential english pale ale . big sweet toffee malt and toasted bread . butterscotch again that flows into an mild dry earthy finish . a touch of mineral metal mixed with earth dryness and toasted grains lingering nicely along with light sweetness and dark bread . perfect carbonation is gentle and all over your mouth in a wonderful way.medium light weight makes this a great beer for sessioning in spite of the abv being higher than is typical . a grea t easy drinking pale ale that is a cut above most . proudly english in taste so many will miss just how good this is . it is not big and hoppy . if you want real english pale ale you d do well here .,taste,1.0,1
mit feiner hefe the label proclaims . pours a cloudy lemon yellow . big fluffy off white head that leaves no lace . smell is hops malt and a metallic note all very light . i really had to search to find anything to smell . taste is hops malt banana citrus and yeast . much better . decent balance and good complexity . mouthfeel medium bodied good carbonation all over . a bit of a hoppy bitterness at the finish . drinkability a decent wheat if smelling you beer is n t a big issue .,taste,0.7,1
pours an ink black with a very small mocha head that does n t last long . aroma of milk chocolate and slightly woody . taste is a mixture of nutty and roasted malts with saline virgin olive oil kind of taste towards the finish . finish is very dry and tastes like the way a campfire smells . medium bodied but oily character i m guessing form the bluff oysters gives it a somewhat viscous quality . odd but interesting . from the look i thought this was doa but fortunately i was proven wrong where it counts . worth checking out if for nothing else than the novelty of it .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip . pours a brilliant amber color with a finger of tight white head . no lacings . aroma is of munich and caramel malts with a base of fruit yeast . apricot and apple notes are present from the yeast roundings out the profile . yeast gets a bit stronger with a bit of warming . taste is sweet and malty with the same yeasty presence from the aroma . apple and apricot are here as well . caramel malts are present alongside the yeast finishing semi dry with lingering apple and yeast . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a silky mouthfeel and a bit of co and no alcohol present . drinkability is good . no alcohol is present with a smooth mouthfeel and well proportioned aroma and taste . a refreshing belgian . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
an opaque black that has a chocolate brown tint to it on the edges . the head is the a cappuccino colored froth that leaves about a one finger head that seems to go away a bit fast . smells of roasted malts and a hint of sweet honey . the taste that first hits the tongue is the bitter coffee taste which comes in with a lot of carbonation . almost too much for my taste as it seems to deaden the tongue . however that bitterness melts away into something much smoother and better taste of malts chocolate and honey . mouthfeel is alright as i still think the initial carbonation is a little too much but overall a pretty good beer that i would enjoy slowing sipping down .,taste,0.8,1
appearance crystal clear very pale straw in color with loads of bubbles feeding a big pillowy bone white head . head lingers for quite a while and leaves a delightful lace down the glass to the last sip . aroma interesting apricot jam fruitiness mixed with notes of creamy wheat leafy herbal hops candied orange peel and subtle grassy coriander spice . flavor light grainy maltiness lays an easy drinking foundation and provides a pleasant delicate sweetness from start to finish . orange peel and herbal hops coriander balance out middle . finishes like a wit with the wheat orange peel coriander gig but with a bit astringent graininess . mouthfeel light body low hop bitterness decent balance and a light creamy feel thanks to the use of a higher proportion of wheat . overall nice brew and a nice drinkable change of pace from the heavy over the top rich brews that often dominate the colder winter months . though this is an odd cross between a wit and an american wheat . would be very curious to see how this brew tastes unfiltered . might take the edge off the slightly astringent finish . either way i am happy i tried it .,taste,0.6,1
a clear amber reddish color . absolutely no head when poured none when swirled either . s pretty good smell citrus and bread . t very bitter and a bit acidic . off the start is bit watery and then like the smell . long finish but goes bad after a couple seconds . after quite a while almost goes a bit like vomit . m pretty average . d the alcohol is fine but the taste prevents drinking more than like two .,taste,0.4,0
i found one lonely bottle of this at sam s and i had to grab it . i really liked almost everything i ve had from kiuchi so i was excited about this one . it pours a clear deep amber color with a beautiful cream colored head . aroma is that of sweet spices the bottle says that vanilla coriander cinnamon and nutmeg are used and roasted malt . the vanilla comes through the most in the first sip nearly overshadowing the other spices used . good roasty flavor from the malt with a lot of residual sugars overall a fairly sweet beer . beer there is very little hop flavor and bitterness and were it not for the lack of it would probably make for a more balanced beer . mouthfeel is rich with the head being so fine and thick you could almost cut it . it is still refreshing though and leaves you wanting to drink more . this kind of reminds me of an abbey ale with a higher residual sugar and of course spices . overall i think this a very good beer . probably too much head too much vanilla and a lack of hops are my only complaints . i would not hesitate to pick it up again . i look forward to seeing if the beer is any different next winter . slinte,taste,0.8,1
ml . bottle bought at de bierkoning in amsterdam . crystal pale golden colour with a big head that holds for a while . perfumed smell of hops spicy with cloves and coriander.light body silky flavor and citrusy taste with spices clove coriander vanilla . just a lighter version of the usual duvel . you do n t need it if you can try the real duvel .,taste,0.6,1
this is the one beer by saranac i actually like . i even attempted to brew a clone with less than satisfying results . a pours a dark brown with a light tan head s heavy caramel on the nose . some vanilla butterscotch in there too t i find that the taste can vary from bottle to bottle some having an almost cloying caramel flavor some much more subtle . however due to the fact that they use real caramel in the brew process there is an intense sweet caramel flavor to this beer not simply hints due to the use of caramel malts along with vanilla butterscotch . it could be viewed as a bit one dimensional in taste but i feel it really lives up to its description name . m a little on the sticky side due to all the caramel . active carbonation d too sweet to consume quickly but i could session these,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a light golden color that is cloudy due to the yeast . there is some moderate lacing that sticks to the side of my glass . i ca n t tell what the carbonation looks like due to the haze . s there is a wonderful blended citrus aroma . not only is the expected orange zest there but i also smell some lime and maybe some lemon as well . this has a unique slight woodsy smell but that could also be the coriander i detect . sweet malts in the backround and no sign of hop bitterness . works for me in this style . t the orange noted in the aroma hits very hard up front and there is also a very smooth bread yeasty flavor involved as well . i do n t really taste the other citrus fruit that i detected either . the finish is alright if not uninspiring . .just kind of bland is all . m well this is definitely a smooth low carbonation beer which works well with me . it reminds me of drinking a watered down orange spritzer so that means the body is on the lighter side . nothing noteworthy but not the worst out there . d while i could really drink this all evening or on the patio on a hot summer day i just do n t feel that this is on the same level compared to the hoegaardens of the world . it s an attempt though and i would n t shy away from it due to it s easy drinking character .,taste,0.6,1
a orange brown color . almost a little cloudy but not too bad . toasted golden might be a better way to describe the color . not much head to this guy . s rather tame with the smell . very balanced but some slight hop notes reach out . t i can taste way more hops in it than i can smell . still balanced but this bottle definitely had a more aggressive hop profile than i remember it having last year . m this beers finishes very dry and i love it . i think it is just something i ve expected from the style . o overall i think this is one of the better brews i ve had from a nj brewery . even though my experience at the cricket hill brewery was far from spectacular i still think a lot of their beers are solid .,taste,0.9,1
pours a limited head with little lacing a clear dark golden color . smells very malty . tastes malty with little to no hop balancing . slightly buttery and lighlty toasted . extemely light mouthfeel with light carbonation . quite drinkable with the limited carbonation and light mouthfeel . the lack of hop presence reminds me of a cheap adjunct lager . definitely not up to par for the style . i thought maybe i had poured the wrong beer in my glass when i first tasted this as it tastes very bmc .,taste,0.4,0
given to me by my ab distributor as a sample . a bright cloudy apricot orange amber some thin yeast at the bottom of the bottle . foam is white with a yellowish tint light and familiar looking it bubbles away leaving some nice little spots of lace . settles to a dense creamy disk and holds strong . s prominent coriander is actually quite pleasant and reminiscent of coconut . very reminiscent of coconut and i like that . still with that orange spice character goin on but without the cilantro soapiness that can often accompany coriander spiced beers . so far so good . im guessing the citrus peels are a mix of lemon and orange as the citrus aroma has no sharpness and very little acidity . underneath all the spice lies a hint of wheat and grassy hop . t destined to fall short somewhere the coconut coriander comes through brightly in the flavor but gives way to a bland cardboard diluted faint citrus water type flavor that is not so nice on the back of my tongue . hop bitterness is much stronger than in bud light or bud and seems odd unnatural and out of place grassy and stale . subtle cake sweetness near the finish becoming dry with white bread flavor . mf feel is soft and somewhat plush . usually for me flavor and feeling kinda coincide with wheat beers but this one has no substantial taste but an ok feel . it rolls on the tongue slippery and delicately carbonated with no residual stickiness . d this is a tough call . upon contemplation i keep thinking maybe they should have went for a german wheat beer . perhaps acquiring a good strain of yeast would not have been as cost effective as spicing the beer in the belgian style . maybe wits are more in demand than hefes or maybe there is a specific target market that is being aimed at here . i know that in my bar the sale of witbiers or any spiced wheats pale in comparison to the sale of hefeweizen franz so it would only seem sensible to me . but that s only one bar i have no idea what s going on across the country . at any rate not bad could taste better but we as americans love tasteless beer among other things . low abv overall mildness and decent aroma and feel are enough to keep me on for a few .,taste,0.4,0
narragansett bock pours an amber golden color with a white head . the head lingers for a few minuets and then dissipates quickly . this is a really good bock . i love lagers and this is a great variation of the style . the beer is lacking in the smell category a weak sweet smell is all i m getting from this beer . the taste and mouth feel however is exactly what i expect from a bock . it s a bit on the sweet side but it s crisp and clean . it has a slightly spicy finish that lingers long on the tongue . the mouth feel is rich and creamy which i like . this beer is very drinkable and will be nice when the weather finally warms up . i hope they continue to put it out well into the summer .,taste,0.9,1
this is a beer that i tend to fall back upon when my mother in law visits . she loves scotch ales scottish ales and when i ca n t turn up something new local for her to enjoy i fall back on the classic imports . the beer . . . it pours a deep dark brown in color with a light head . the nose is mildly malty . the attack is thick and creamy . there are hints of nut in the flavor but it is mostly a malt dominated beer . the mouthfeel is decidedly creamy . towards the finish there is just the slightest bite but then it closes with a sweet and creamy finish that closes out the experience . the weight of this beer seems to be heavy and tipping towards the barley wine side of scotch ales . i am mostly impressed that the beer seems uncompromised by its popularity as an import . good on them .,taste,0.9,1
pours hazy golden color with one finger of white head that drops to a thin layer . light sweet malt aroma not much to it at all . taste is the same with a hint of hops at the finish . medium bodied and well carbonated . very creamy texture . a very drinkable beer and a pretty good representation of a style which i definitely appreciate .,taste,0.6,1
purchased from sprecher brewery in glendale wi so this had better be pretty fresh . poured a dark copper body with a very fluffy off white head . aroma was more about malts than hops which were present but very subdued . this beer was full bodied and malty sweet up front an the hops really come out in the finish . this tasted more like an english style ipa than an american ipa especially since it was n t a hop bomb like others i ve tried . i did enjoy it but think they could have done better on the hop aroma .,taste,0.9,1
i say the grass is different over there old chum . just what you d expect for a british ale water that twangs like a teapot a proper hop balance and that jolly good beefsteak buttery diacetyl . throw in a scrape of wood here and there for good measure and there you have quintessential esb . rant this is a flavor i have yet to find stateside that s why i say the grass is different over there . . u.s. micros take note . young s is certainly onto a u.s. micro penchant for implementing the term bitter literally by over hopping their beers and b the average american s disdain for hoppy beers and the term bitter which is associated with such beers . therefore to elevate insulate and distance themselves from such stylistic abberations young s has obviously avoided the term bitter on their labeling for u.s. sale .,taste,0.9,1
blackish brew with a big ol sandstone colored head . enjoyable aromatics full of fruit addictive medicinal qualities chocolate and a bit of smoked woodchips . the same sensations present themselves in the flavor but they re a little less cohesive . chocolate is lovely . but there s a jarring transition to a smoked flavor and a biting alcohol and an even worse hop finish that makes you wonder a bit . it s got a nice medium full body to it and it s a pretty flavorful beer . but the hops and the dryness are a bit unwelcome here . drinkable for a high abv beer . but these guys are better than this .,taste,0.6,1
windward wheat is a true to style hefe weizen offered as a summer seasonal from lake superior brewing . their website claims that this is an early summer brew but it took me until august this year to find a sixer around duluth . maybe i was n t looking hard enough . overall this is a fine hefe weizen and one of lake superior s best brews on par with sir duluth oatmeal stout . it is refreshing and easy to drink has a very strong banana aroma and is much dryer than many other examples of the style that i ve had . a cloudy straw with a creamy though not enormous head . somewhat underwhelming relative to style characteristics . s very strong on banana so much so that any other scents save a rubbery phenolic tinge are hard to find . i like it . t and m strong malt and clove flavors up front followed by a slightly watery middle and a very dry and too . bitter finish . relatively light bodied overall . excellent length of flavors smooth transition from the initial sweetness to the dryness at the end . d light refreshing and easy . even especially in august this is a perfect summer brew . this is a solid hefe weizen worth seeking out if you re in the northland .,taste,0.7,1
pulled from a hand pump at preachers in hobart . took a while to pull but when it comes it looks like a lovely real ale . burnished amber in the body with lots of fine creamy head that dissipates to a film that leaves good english style lace . nice . slightly salty sea characters on the nose with notes of oyster and a grounding earthiness . fresh but it s an odd freshness certainly not much vegetation or organics in it . still quite pleasant though . taste is a bit weaker but with a light salty twang here as well . bitterness adds a bit of sharpness to the back but it s rather empty otherwise . feel is lovely and smooth from the hand pump . nice beer this time around despite what i thought of it from the bottle . the serving type is responsible for a lot . this just exemplifies how the presentation of a beer can affect it .,taste,0.6,1
great look going in with a superb richness to the black body an outstanding grey tan head with huge retention and lacing capabilities . this is one hell of a fine looking beer . the nose is subdued by the tight rich foam but offers up a spectrum of roasted notes including biscuit dark chocolate even caramelized malt that s been subsequently roasted . very bready overall with little of the hops so far . the flavor is once again highly roasted with most of the bitterness derived from the malt . coffee leaning toward espresso with hints of chocolate and charcoal . the carbonation is really high so the finish betrays little of the once aggressive beer overly clean somewhat ashy and dry finish in my opinion . the hops are still way back there with some herbal notes and a touch of anise . everything is great about this beer but the way that it finishes so blandly takes a big chunk of the enjoyment away for me . overly carbonic and acidic taking away from a lot of really great stuff going on .,taste,0.9,1
a pours black with a mocha head . s chocolate roasted malts . coffee . t rich chocolaty goodness with pronounced xmas hah hop spice aftertaste . pine . one of a kind taste . and if not please let me know . m medium mouthfeel . creamy smooth . d o the drinkability of this is ridiculously high . perhaps the best porter i ve ever had . will be a holiday staple for years to come for me . three floyds does it again .,taste,1.0,1
had this one on tap at the copper mine pub nd anniversary party yesterday . appearance poured a slightly murky traditional abbey dubbel burgandy with a small crown that displayed moderate retention . smell lots of beautiful rich vanilla bourbon over a hint of belgian malt and sugar . taste same as the nose but not as sweet thankfully . i find it to be incredibly flavorful and much better than two blind monks of which this is a bourbon barrel aged version of myself . mouthfeel down right under carbonated which worked with the full flavored vanilla bourbon but it still detracted from my experience more than it enhanced it . the carbonation would barely pass for a cask sample and simply does n t for a tap version . drinkability a challenge due to the mouthfeel . improve the mouthfeel while retaining the delicious flavor and you ve got yourself a world class brew brian .,taste,0.9,1
a golden copper light cap fine lacing good overall look . s slight warm ethyl floral bitterness pine mild earthy note slight caramel . t warm alcohol but not overpowering butter cream grassy bitterness to finish grapefruit light tangerine and orange zest . m sharp slight alcohol slickness nice coating medium high texture . d impressively drinkable for a . beer although is certainly enough to get my d.i.p.a fix . really good quality beer solid for the style slightly warmer alcohol warmth than i like .,taste,0.9,1
grabbed a few oz bottles of this the other day . gon na cellar one or two . i pour a chilled sample into my pint glass . the brew pours dark brown with tints of reddish purple mixed in . a beige colored frothy head foams up lightly and dissipates quickly . the aroma is malty sweet and has hints of raisins and general fruitiness . maybe some molasses too . first sip reveals a slightly sharp carbonation and medium bodied brew . there is a mild sweet twang up front with a mild middle and the finish is rather dry and gives of a little bit of a wine character . maybe some hop bitterness too . the raisin flavor carries from the aroma as well . this is a tasty brew for a cold snowy nite like tonite .,taste,0.9,1
another brew split with fish d . big thanks to manekineko for the hookup . i am sampling room temp in a tulip glass . the beer pours a clear cranberry color with minimal off white head that fades to an edge layer quickly . aroma is tart sour cherries merlot wine and some light oak scents mixed with a bit of vanilla . the first sip reveals a lighter body and fine yet prickly carbonation . flavor is as advertised by the nose tart and sour cherries mix with a hint of oak but mostly puckering sour . i dig it . the finish is very light with a lingering tartness and wine flavors in the burp . quite an experience i really enjoy this style .,taste,0.9,1
a very dark . nice proportionate head which really did leave a ton of lacing in my glass . s very noticeable malt . very roasted with chocolate coffee and a tad of vanilla . t roasted malt . bitter . very dry and smooth . bitter lingers in the after taste . m thin to medium . lots of carbonation . feels crisp . o this is a stout that i could sit and drink more than one . many more than one . i d have it again whenever it is available . not disappointing at all .,taste,0.9,1
a . very nice . looks refreshing . mild haze . s. average . nothing standout . smells well balanced . t. terrible . i m a big sa fan and this is very swillish . tastes like generic stale wheat bread fried chicken and cheap cologne with a lemon scented pledge finish . webster defines the word heinous as surprisingly or shockingly evil . heinous is well suited to this beers description . m. average . d. do you like drinking urine .,taste,0.2,0
bottled with love on . pour a clean dark black with ruby red highlights when viewed in direct lighting . inch tan head hangs around through my first few sips then dissapates to a thin layer and ring with superb lacing . smells lightly of caramel sweets nothing more . tastes very smooth with a perfect mixture of bitter and sweet as the raosted barley and oats battle for control . very drinkable very clean . aftertaste is bitter . .but good . for a stout this feels not as hearty as some others ive tried and the carbonation is a little too crisp for my taste but it is smooth . overall this is a pretty good oatmeal stout . nice balance good flavor good feel . i recommend it .,taste,0.9,1
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.,taste,0.6,1
let me start off by saying this one is better enjoyed on tap than from the can or the nitro bottle . beer pours a dark brown black with a creamy brown nitro head . the famous reverse bubble surge is recreated nicely by the nitro wigit . smell is of roasted . mmm roasted malt . i love the smell of this stuff there is n t a better smelling stout in the world even if its from a can . taste eeh . this is where the cans fall short imho . you can sort of realize this resemble what it should a world class irish stout . if you let it warm up a bit out of the fridge you can get some of the malt complexity to come out but do n t expect the moon here . this beer goes down like a champ thanks again to our friend nitro . low carbonation obviously makes a very smooth drinkable beer . enjoy one of the better mass produced stouts out there . but enjoy it on tap .,taste,0.6,1
ah yes . pbr . the god of all cheap beers . the only way to drink one is via can . even the bottles just do n t seem to do the trick . pours typical clear lager color . feels very light and not overbearing . easily drinkable and for what it is has a nice clean crisp flavor . perfect for tailgating large get togethers or having a nice beer after a long day of yard work . whatever the occassion pbr does n t fail to deliver the basic incentives of beer drinking .,taste,0.6,1
i do n t pour beers so they have a head really or very little . the one way i know this beer is something special are when small round bits of this beer form at the top of the glass . i have had only a few that did this the samuel adams triple bock would be the most recent memory . smell is complex like a fine wine light fruity flavor but nothing else takes center stage . mouthfeel is excellent . there is so much flavor in this beer leaves like a sweet tasting bourbon . foams up on the tounge . taste . what can i say . by far the best porter i ve had to date . it has notes of chocolate notes of trappist ales notes of coffee just a bit bitter and wrapped up with a perfect chocolate aftertaste . i d rank this as the best traditional porter beers . as for my favorite porter i respect the craft . drinkablilty was only a because i would n t enjoy more than one at a time in a sitting .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy copper with a smallish tan head . aroma is moderately sweet caramel brown sugar and spicy hops . flavor is brown sugar caramel and light spicy hoppiness . smooth medium full body sticky texture . finishes long and sweet with some alcohol warming .,taste,0.6,1
purchased single bottle from martignetti s appearance average looking translucent golden yellow brown . not much head or lacing . nice color smell fruity and spicy.can smell the alcohol but it fits well . bit of a soapy scent which knocks it down a bit . i hope it tastes better . taste delicious belgian pale ale . really smoothe and thick on the mouth . alcohol does not overwhelm in the least and is barely noticable . instead flavors of bananna cloves and wheat are accentuated . this is one of the better belgian pale ales ive tried . highly recommended overall i vwas very impressed with this one and definitely hope to sample more of north coasts beers . theyve just started distributing in boston so i cant wait .,taste,1.0,1
got this at the brewery and it poured with virtually no head . whatever carbonation that was visible disappeared after a minute or so leaving no lacing at all . the smell was good faintly fruity with the slightest hint of what could have been an oak smell . the taste had a little too much alcohol in it for me but the orange fruity finish was enough to keep me drinking it . not sure if i would get it again but it wasnt terrible by any means .,taste,0.6,1
crazy stuff . this is the apa that brewers like redhook and the likes have been trying to reproduce for years yet have always fallen short . roasted grainy grain grain is the key here and craploads of it . you know a specific ingredients prevailent when you can smell it a foot away from you on the pour . nose is totally roasted grains sweet buttery malt in the background . the palate almost seems overloaded with this roasted graniness in the beginning yet levels out very quickly . finish is extremely balanced with the hops kicking in juust the way they should in a brew of this style . alcohol levels are notable most likely in the s . one of the only brews ive seen that leaves a nice lacing yet only temporarily . the sides of the glass are almost clean after minutes of sitting . a very eccentric seasonal from a great local brewer . cheers . . .,taste,0.9,1
a golden brown amber s grains and wheat some fruit notes t blend of tainted licorice and syrup abrasive smokey bitter aftertaste m light mouthfeel d difficult to put down one of these no less six overall not a very good taste avoid if possible,taste,0.3,0
the beer poured a pleasant amber with a light tan head . the smell is nice and sweet with a bit of maltiness . the taste is very smooth with a little sweetness and just the tiniest hops touch towards the end . the taste is pleasant but rather muted . the mouthfeel is nice and creamy and very enjoyable . this beer is incredibly drinkable and i could imagine putting back quite a few .,taste,0.6,1
corona in mexico at an outside bar in tijuana . a clear golden colour with the light smells of malts hops and various grains and adjuncts . the taste is light and like water and the mouthfeel is too thin but the drinkability and refreshment are pretty darn good . a bad beer but made good in the right situations . still who can justify the a pack price tag than again in mexico it goes for about cents or less a draught . all image . no taste . f,taste,0.4,0
really wanted a stout but did n t have imperial money . spotted this loose on a mix n match rack haggled my way into a deal on a single did n t want to get a pack in case i did n t like the first one . fills mug a burnt brown that gets darker as the widget influenced foam settles very thick firm inch of head . as far as presentation goes it s exactly what i expected for a basic stout advertises itself ok. let s see how accurate that is . i have my answer not very . was expecting creamy got watery . expected significant malt got watered down black coffee . goes down easy but is n t really giving me further reason for it to . no real distinction and the only thing worse to me than a bad taste is no taste . congratulations murphy s . you ve become my first drain pour .,taste,0.2,0
appearance pours a reddish amber hue with very minimal head or lacing just too much alcohol to retain carbonation . smell raspberries obviously but also a heavy licorice smell that advertises the abv pretty well . it smells appropriately boozy . taste at first glance it almost tastes like someone mixed together raspberry juice and scotch very boozy but with enough sweetness and hops to balance a bit . there is definitely a heavy aftertaste but with this much alcohol you d have to expect that . mouthfeel heavy and a bit syrup y . i was definitely nursing this a bit it gets overwhelming in bigger gulps . drinkability between the high alcohol and the liquor like taste and feel i m not sure i could drink more than one glass . but why would you need to .,taste,0.9,1
ve ry refreshing beer and it does taste better than corona as a matter afact it dos n t need a lime . it does have a little corny taste to it but it has more subsatnce and body than corona thats why its better evn though im not saying i would buy this beer . i would n t ever .,taste,0.4,0
pours a . offwhite head . bright clear but iced tea brown color . smells like a wee start of skunking and not much else . taste is very mild actually kind of bmc but it has an interesting persistent bitter malt after taste . drinkable but not really a standout . and maybe if they d give up on the clear glass bottling we d have something else to smell besides the early road to skunking .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber . pours a beautiful transparent mohagony color . appears to be filtered . a two finger tan head quicky reduces to a pancake that stays until the end . nose is very malty somewhat sweet . raisins currents sour cream . . taste is milder on the fruit flavors but still malty . low hop profile does n t really have enough bite to balance the malt . there s also an earthy herbal flavor that s mildly unpleasant . some nutty flavors walnuts esp . come forward as it warms up but it seems a little watered down . mouthfeel has a rather creamy quality to it despite the light body . it s perhaps a little too carbonated . this beer leaves a oily hop aftertaste . deshutes is one of my favorite breweries so this a little disappointing . it s nice to see them try a brown but this is a rather pedestrian brew . i would go for the sam smith or lost coast s downtown brown instead .,taste,0.6,1
tasted on january th . aroma citrus taste citrus mouthfeel water with heavy citrus note . this is citrus juice . i like ipa with some citrus hops but this is not citrus taste from the hops . it is an added flavor . awful and i hope for them it was a bad batch . that was a bad batch . tried another one on july th thanks to a friend who bought one for me as a small gift . aroma still some citrus note but less . more hoppy and grainy . not bad but not great . a little bit below average . taste is quite better than the last time . hoppy more piny than citrus . citrus is low . taste is a little bit over average . mouthfeel quite good to average mouthfeel . more not impressed than anything else . drinkability not my go to ipa . drinkable tho .,taste,0.7,1
this beer is a must try . do n t buy old ones . check the date and drink it on tap whenever possible . if you can get to the brewery try it there it s completely different than anywhere else . bottled it s good canned it s great on tap it s darn near amazing . the cans are great for hikes and camping . new belgium s most stable beer . do n t get too caught up in it s nickname flat tire,taste,1.0,1
appearance able to generate a good amount of head . retention was nice . a lot of head can be generated from swirling . smell the licorice is ridiculously strong on the nose . i ca n t pick up anything else but a ridiculous amount of licorice . taste like licorice and syrup . slight vanilla . caramel malts are in there and come out as the beer moves to the back of the tongue . a little syrupy . not bad . do n t drink this beer if you do n t licorice though . i can not stress the licorice presence enough . mouthfeel slightly crisp . syrupy mouthfeel yet slightly thin clings well . drinkability interesting to try once but no way could i have more than one of these .,taste,0.8,1
poured a light yellow orange color what do you know almost the color of honey . smelled sweet but the taste was an odd mixture of sweet at first then bitter at the finish . this is a beer better for the hot months but not a beer that i would recommend .,taste,0.4,0
appearance a half inch of foamy white head on top of a golden yellow colored body of brew . smell solid malt aroma . very enticing . taste an odd bitterness over a base of firm malt . mouthfeel the beer is felt on my gums in a way that makes me uncomfortable with the texture . it has the flavor and texture of a poor heineken . no thank you .,taste,0.4,0
bottled february . pours pitch black with light carbonation . what foam there is settles quickly and after while this looks like espresso in my snifter . intense aroma of cocoa and burnt grains . taste is aggressive dark molasses mixes with bitter hops and cocoa . gets a touch before an intensely bitter finish . feels thick . awesome stuff . this world needs more imperial stouts and fewer imperial ipas . that said this needs needs to sit for at least a year . do n t attempt to drink this stuff fresh it ll scar your tastebuds .,taste,1.0,1
pours a thick cloudy dark orange . a one finger white head forms that leaves decent lacing . smells of sweet malts . almost bavarian malts smell the hops are floral and some pine is in there . very sweet malts up front . malt sweetness tastes of grapefruit and oranges . a bitter oily piney hop aftertaste follows . alcohol is mixed in throuout the tasting experiance . to me the taste is a perfect blend of bitter sweet . a perfect . . moutfeel is thick and chewey from the malts . they must have used tons of malts to counteract the bitter and floral hops . the beer drinks thick but seems dry . an oily bitter hop aftertaste dominates the palate on the aftertaste . this is a great brew . it drinks nice . would want this one to taste every year . maybe even a session brew for the hophead . .,taste,1.0,1
i have to admit that im a complete sucker for bourbon or whiskey aged imperial stouts . its perhaps the greatest combination of flavors in the alcoholic world but this one is a bit different . instead of smelling of the liquor and having that interesting vanilla flavor aroma as a sideproduct this bad boy tastes like it was aged in an oak cask once used to make vanilla extract with the whiskey being a side note . theres also a lot of oak involved in the flavor . this is much better than the plain old heathen . chocolate dominates the malt .,taste,1.0,1
got this beer for the season with halloween coming up . poured very nicely with a small head and nice golden color . immediately i could smell the nutmeg and pumpkin and was immersed into fall . dogfish head had the perfect blend of the pumpkin nutmeg and other spices that were added to the beer . a slightly malty aftertaste gave this beer an amazing overall taste . overall this was a perfectly balance summer ale .,taste,1.0,1
a very nice amber transparent color s strong floral hop aroma much like a pale ale t strong roasted flavor followed by lasting floral citrus hops m light and smooth but very highly carbonated d out of the bottle the beer so carbonated that it is hard to enjoy . this is a beer for a pint glass although beer seems to expand drastically when it hit your palate,taste,0.7,1
going to make this one short . drank a few the other day and they were almost tasteless . appearence was yellow slight head fizzy and non chalant . smell was just not there . taste was lack luster and almost like water . mouthfeel is light and easy to kick one back . drinkability is decent due to the light carbonation and taste . i would never drink one of these again .,taste,0.2,0
pours a deep copper color with tall light tan lumpy head that sticks around for a while . i m hard pressed to smell anything from this beer . very very faint yeasty smell that s about it . the taste is very bitter and a lot coppery . i know ipas are supposed to be bitter but i ve never had one come off coppery before . there s also a bit of maltiness there but it s almost completely overshadowed by the coppery bitterness . the mouthfeel is nice and creamy and heavy . all in all i probably wo n t be getting this again even though i like other james squire beers a lot and am fond of ipa .,taste,0.3,0
a friend gave me a couple . oz bottles best before june from a deli on eddy st collegetown ithaca as he d heard it was especially good . yes . i generally prefer ipa finding most pilseners insipid watery boring . not this friesland brew . poured it high into a pint glass finding a good sturdy head that dissipated quickly leaving a thin ring of foam at top . beautiful straw blond color delicious yeasty hoppy malty aroma . the hallertau hops in there sing a gorgeous bitter floral chorus . again i usually prefer a bouquet of different hops but this one variety can stand up for a gorgeous solo so rich you d think it was a chorus . taste is crisp transparent the malt and yeast so perfectly balanced with the hops that you have to imagine there s something really special about even just the water in this beverage . mouthfeel is bracing a bite just sharp enough makes you want a liverwurst onion sandwich on pumpernickel with hot mustard and horseradish . do both if you can . the aftertaste lets the hops hang on so delicately and yet with bitter authority that you have to wish these little bottles were twice as big . such a good beer this . i found it disappeared faster than the usual brew leaving no lacing on glass a lack i d usually deplore if it had n t tasted so good . so easy to swallow . i find local beers much more politically correct but again i have to make an exception for this stupid little glass container hauled all the way here to upstate ny from germany it s worth it . well it s worth getting your friend to give it to you anyway . my drinkability index usually depends on whether i can afford to drink it after all if i m not able to purchase the stuff i m not able to drink much either . as i do n t know what a pack costs i d say i d gladly pay up to for tiny bottles of a beer this good .,taste,1.0,1
i first had this last night and then decided to bring home a growler . the head disappeared quickly so there was not much of an aroma to speak of . the beer is fantastically dark in appearance almost as black as the background on this hallowed website . the taste is amazing . hints of smokiness unmalted barley chocolate and black patent malt abound . not sure about the alcohol content it does n t really stick out so i would imagine its not that high . the mouthfeel is heavenly . it swirls around on the palate and is inviting all around which leads to the drinkability being exceptionally high . amazing . one of the best oatmeal stouts i ve ever had . smooth and sexy .,taste,1.0,1
i have been drinking blue point beers for many years now and being from long island i am proud of what this brewery has accomplished . blue point has many well made brews but in my opinion toasted lager is perhaps the most unremarkable . it bothers me that there are a lot of people who appreciate this beer but are unaware of the brewery s other offerings some of which are wonderful i might add . it shows better on draft but i chose to review the bottle because it is becoming redely available in most gas stations and type stores here on long island . speaking of the bottle it is brewed by blue point brewing company patchogue new york and under special agreement rochester ny . which is okay i guess . this beer is considered blue point s flag ship offering . bottle poured into large mug . copper amber color with carboration aparant in the pour . nice one inch white head which settles into good lacing . the namesake toasted comes through lightly on the nose along with some hops . the beer has a mild carmel candy sweetness and a jammy quality which is followed by a grainy dryness . the carbonation makes it very drinkable and refreshing . i am happy that this beer exists though there are many other blue point beers i would reach for first . i consider this beer a solid dinner time brew but on its own it is somewhat lacking .,taste,0.6,1
a thin white head on a crystal clear gold and orange body . s pumpkin and spice come through . nutmeg cinnamon and cloves all help make up the spice . light toasted malts also come through . t this really tastes just like a pumpkin pie with crust and all . even follows with the same aftertaste . only thing is you can taste some light grass hops and hints of lightly toasted malts coming through in it as well . m thin medium body with medium carbonation . d if this beer was amped up just a bit and have a really thick chewy body i would love it . the mouthfeel really kills this beer for me but other than that the taste it pretty good just wish it was chewy and just amped up all the way around .,taste,0.9,1
banded with a cork that took an enormous amount of effort to disgorge . as soon as it popped it gushed . not bad but its a bit annoying . no dates poured into a chalice . dark amber with a fat head of off white . the head falls to a thin layer of foam in a matter of minutes . lots of alcohol and dark fruits in the nose . there s some cookie dough and spice underneath . very strong smelling . smooth malts upfront followed by sugars spiced bread ripe plum soaked in rum black pepper and alcohol . the booze is n t bad nothing is ruined and i actually like the warming effect . the mouth starts off full but gets a little bit too much heat if you do n t sip slowly . i could drink one small bottle and be done . a by myself is gon na make for an early night .,taste,0.8,1
quite dark moderate head . not much of an aroma mostly of chocolate . initially very sharp bite of and licorice alcohol and carbonation which persists . some spiciness in the aftertaste . overall a unique stout though i m not blown away . i d definitely suggest it be tried but i ca n t see drinking a lot of it . probably best shared on a cold night .,taste,0.7,1
appearance . poured out a slightly off black meaning that it had some visible brown . absolutely no head whatsoever and in an attempt to generate some head i really tilted the pour when i first starting noticing this . did n t matter . zip . no head at all . smell . wonderful bouquet with intense chocolate and toasted grains . also a slight hint of vanilla . tantalizing . taste . big difference from the smell . nothing up front . no taste at all . middle is sour and there is a slight taste of toasted grains along with a very subdued chocolate taste . finish is very strange . i ve tried to place it and came up with . bleu cheese . aftertaste is this same bleu cheesiness and toasted grains . strange brew . mouthfeel . unimpressive mouthfeel . no big sweet feel typical of stouts of this type . carbonation is almost non existent . very watery and thin in the mouth . not typical of this type of beer at all . overall . i have to type it again strange brew . this has so many things wrong with it that i do not wish to go through them again here . see above and buy at your own risk . maybe i picked up a dud bottle .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a clear straw color with a small white skim of foam . there is no retention in the head . it disappears quickly save for a ring on the outside but there is the slightest bit of lacing on the glass edge . s a little wheat a little maybe . musk . no fruit notes in the aroma at all . my first impression was that something was a bit off . weird . t i m not the biggest fan of wheat beers . more so i m not a fan of wheat beers with fruit added . i ve had various fruity wheat beers and most times the fruit addition suspiciously seems to be compensating for some flaw in the beer as if to mask it . not in this case . although the nose is a bit off the flavor is nicely balanced . no over the top cloying sweetness . very subtle fruit notes . passion fruit is not a fruit flavor i am totally famililar with but in this case there is a mild berry like note in the mix that works well . mf the carbonation is fairly active with very small bubbles . no real complaints here at all . on appearance alone i almost expected a watery feel but that is not the case . pretty nice really . d could be a decent alternative as a summer chugger by the barbeque . i m only guessing here but the abv is probably pretty low . the flavor lends itself to guzzling rather than sipping and savoring which is what i d normally prefer . i m stumped by the aroma but that aside there is a lot to like here . if i had to make a composite grade i d go a solid b just to mimic the ba magazine guys .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is now being shipped in from river city brewing in the quad cities according to the design on the tap handle . i think old capitol is outsourcing all their beer now . a black color with a thick finger of head that left rings around the pint glass with every sip s faint coffee and roasted malts pretty standard t this was n t too heavy on any of the flavors that i want in my stouts it was fairly basic with hints of coffee . the milky creaminess was also present in the taste but nothing stood out at all . fairly standard m there was a milky creaminess present but it was also slightly watery pretty good overall though d two pints and i was sick of it but it went down smooth and i enjoyed it for a while this is not worth seeking out but if you are already at the old capitol it is worth ordering,taste,0.6,1
i had this one on cask at the brewery . i was supraised by the level of carbonation there was more than i expected . there were tons of really small bubbles and a decent head that lingered through the whole pint . it poured a light amber color somewhat cloudy though . the aroma was much more intense than this same beer in a bottle or on tap . the hops really shine and have an intense floral citrus smell and taste . mouthfeel was very smooth . all in all a very drinkable beer that is made even better by the cask presentation .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark dark black with a medium tan head that quickly ran to the sides of a brandy snifter strong coffee scent roasted grains lots of chocolate in the nose tastes very similar to scent a strong milk chocolate flavor the one thing not present in the aroma is the milk . there is a dry chalky taste to the beer similar to most milk stouts i have had but there also seems to be some sweetness still left in the beer . overall a very good milk stout i have to think i would pick a couple of these up if they were available locally . strong carbonation and great flavors for a milk stout at . . slightly watery mouthfeel but for a . abv i give it a pass . drinkability is high because of this factor . good stuff .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark brown color with very little lacing . smell is a vague coco other flavors are not pronounced at all . i usually appreciate the beers that weyerbacher makes even with the very high alcohol associated with most of there products . this one just seems like a failed attempt at what could have been a good beer . tastes watered down dont know what they were thinking with this one .,taste,0.4,0
looks like a standard lager when poured golden and clear with some white foam less head than usual . smells great blueberries all over the place with a bit of malt behind . taste is pretty good i do n t notice any wheat . crisp with a lot of blueberry up front that fades into golden malts . a hint of sweetness remains throughout . mouthfeel is pleasant light appropriately carbonated all around pleasant . i do n t know that i d want more than one of these but that s fairly normal with a fruit beer .,taste,0.6,1
a poured a three fingers thick off white and bubbly head into my sam adams glass that left thick lace and sheeting . the body was straw gold and dull . s grainy bready and grassy . kind of muted and just no pop . t lemony and bitter . just does n t taste fresh . m bubbly and becomes slick towards the finish . d nondescript beer i do n t know what else to say .,taste,0.4,0
beautiful fluffy mocha colored head atop a pitch black beer . fruity aroma with coffee notes . big complex flavor . the raspberry comes on strong at the start then gives way to chocolate and espresso flavors . bit of roasty malt aftertaste . really pleasing . mouthfeel a bit too thin for an imperial stout but not bad either . very good sipping beer . quite drinkable even at .,taste,0.9,1
pours a slightly cloudy golden yellow with a really large head not a whole lot of lacing on the glass but being a noob i think it may be the glass and not the beer i wonder if i m caring for the glasses properly . this is the first time i ve had a beer with a noticeable amount of yeast still in the bottle so that freaked me out a bit but watching the carbonation make the yeast sort of dance around in the glass i got to liking that aspect . smell is a spicy banana scent could n t really smell any alcohol in the nose . taste wow this is a heck of a beer . seems a bit more malty than hoppy which i like i m still developing my taste for those grapefruity hoppy beers but i m working on it . this beer was fruity the alcohol was more subdued than i thought it would be considering the abv but it warmed the throat nicely on the way down . mouthfeel very smooth but a little more carbonation than i would like to see . drinkability this is going to be one of those special occasion beers for me i really like this beer but i ca n t see myself drinking it on a very regular basis . overall a very good beer and one i would definitely recommend to a good friend .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a perfect pint . a pours a dark amber deep red color and builds a . finger creamy white head . does n t stick around for the party though and the lacing is minimal . poured into a perfect pint and can see a constant trickle of carbonation rising from the nucleation point . very clear . s predominant nose for the nosferatu is hops and malts . perhaps a tinge of caramel sticky molasses . very earthy . bouquet is heavy and reminds me of a double ipa . quite enjoyable . t taste is hop forward with the earthy undertones swarming in afterward . malty bready thick . complex in that it s hard to distinguish individual flavors but with a tone that comes together nicely that prevents it from coming off as too muddled . very slight alcohol vampire bite at the end that entices the drinker to indulge again . m a medium bodied ale that has nice carbonation as noted above . a bit sticky . d a very drinkable beer . i m nearly done tasting my first bottle of this and i m surprised it went as quick as it did . not heavy but i can myself wanting to move on to something else after a few of these due to the high hop character . extremely happy i went with my urge to pick this one up .,taste,0.9,1
a red orange body . head goes away pretty fast but there is some minimal lacing . s a lot of malt and lemon peel . nothing much going on here . t wow a lot more than what i was expecting . sweet malts chocolate and caramel . creamy toffee after taste going on . a beautiful balance . m d pretty heavy for a red lager . i was overall very impressed with the taste though the smell and look did n t seem like it was going to have much to offer . probably one of the better magic hat brews i ve had . i would have this again and again for sure .,taste,0.9,1
slim white soap sud head day old coffee black watery in complexion . thin yet zippy effervescent lacing . nose is that of weak coffee and almond not very pungent . mouth feel is creamy like velvet on the palate . sharp carbonation deftly cuts the tongue as the bubbles burn the throat finish is dry and delectable . flavors are coffee and toasted grain finishing dry and bitter with an afterthought of hickory and fig . a very well rounded stout .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a clear and golden . very bubbly however small head . thin film at most . s alcohol comes through in the nose . buiscuty with a large amount of grapes to the smell . the label boasts of saffron but i do n t detect it . t now that is delecious . the best part of the whole drink is the end where the honey lingers for a long time . in the front hops and many spices can be tasted . i do get the hint of saffron also . this is a delicious tasting beer . if you ve ever had mead and liked it then you will love this . m low carbonation but leaves the mouth slick and satisfied . d this is very drinkable although it is a bit pricey . i imagine that is because of the saffron . worth the little extra though .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to markgugs for the opportunity for this one . a after holding the beer up to multiple lights it seems that this brew is as black as can be if not a black whole that sucks in light . nice sized dark maple head that held on briefly and decent lacing follows . s a bit of chocolate overpowered by molasses and whiskey . really a formidable and wonderful aroma . t one of those great beers that has a flavor exactly in tune with the smell . prominent whiskey and molasses flavors and almost a port wine taste as well . a bit of chocolate in there as well . the wonderful thing about this beer is the way the whisky flavors come through with no bite or harsh alcohol flavor . m thick and chewy . sweetness that can be felt on the tongue . d i am a sucker for alcohol barrel aged beers and this did not disappoint . a shame that oeo sr is retired because it is a brew i would go back to again and again .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . full brown head that dissipates to the edges where it remains throughout . full musty sour and hoppy aroma . very dry smelling . nice full bodied taste with good up front hop bitter and taste . the hops and sourness outweigh the sweetness . strong coffee and unsweetened coffee characteristics . the acidity of the strong carbonation ads a bit of bite . a bit more carbonated than i would have liked but a great stout nonetheless . as i get to the bottom of the snifter the beer warms the carbonation lessens and enjoy the taste characteristics more .,taste,0.9,1
for whatever reason i think victory missed the mark on this one . after tasting numerous other harvest styled ales this one comes away with no real hop character and an odd taste i ca n t quite put my figure on . a pours a gold color . s rather subtle hop hints mostly grains . t misses out on the hops . again mostly a grainy taste . m seems like it should fit more in a lager category . i m not one to dodge beers in my fridge but this one seems to be the red headed stepchild . d there s almost no beer i can not drink . this is certainly drinkable just not one i d reach out for or actively search out to taste . there s much much better victory beers to try well in front of this one .,taste,0.4,0
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . pours a deep amber color with very little head . smell is a mix of citrus and malt . taste is mostly malts with a citrus hop background kind of backwards for an dipa in my opinion . medium bodied tongue coating mouthfeel . definitely drinkable . will probably not buy again but not necessarily disappointed .,taste,0.6,1
i thought this was just an exceptional ipa . it s aroma is delicious . it s a highly hopped ale but it s surprisingly very easy to drink . i will say i ve had harpoon ipa on both tap and bottle and the differences are substantial . the bottle does n t do its justice . in fact it sort of ruins it for me . the hops seem to be more intense out of the bottle sort of souring the beer . still one of my favorite ipa s . harpoon is always solid .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to javib for the chance to try this brew . summer bottle poured into a snifter . appears a hazed copper color with a thin film of white across the top despite being poured right down the center of the glass . a few bubbles rise to the surface and collect in a patch across the top which is white in color and is all that exists reminiscent of a head . sips and swirls hardly revive any bubbles but some spotty lace clings to the glass . the aroma of this brew initially smells quite fruity . it comes across like tropical fruits that turns to a more citrus rind character like grapefruit . as it warms it picks up a bit of a spicy herbal note and a touch of pine and sugary sweetness . the taste includes a moderate amount of herbal bitterness that clings inside the mouth . a touch of alcohol accents the fruitier side of this brew along with a warmth down the back of the throat that has a solvent twinge . the malt is lightly toasty and exists with a light residual sweetness to counter the bitterness of lasting herbal hops . this is a medium bodied brew with a very light level of carbonation . the faint carbonation that exists is hardly noticed leading to a seemingly watery feel . the drinkability of this brew is certainly hurt by the lack of carbonation however the flavor and aroma draws me back for more sips . i would love to have this again with a little more fizz .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . i happen to disagree with the classification of this as an american strong ale based on the taste and also since the bottle lists it as the black belgian style double india pale ale . appearance black with slight brown edges in the snifter . no matter how aggressive i pour i can not get any real head to form but not for lack of carbonation . looks foreboding . smell very complex aroma . fig raisin and caramelt malt contribute to a sweetness . belgian yeast spiciness and earthy and piney hops are also noted . taste very well balanced . starts sweet with black roasted malt caramel and fig sweetness . not as much of the yeast presence i detected in the smell maybe since both the malt and hops are quite powerful . the herbal and earthy hops provide quite a kick but are not overwhelmingly bitter . the finish is slightly bitter but a strong pepper taste seems to come out of nowhere . mouthfeel slightly creamy with medium carbonation wrapped up in a full body . the end leaves a hoppy residue . drinkability this is definitely a sipper . so complex and deep this is much different than anything i have had . it definitely crosses the borders of any style . very enjoyable .,taste,1.0,1
clear straw color head that eventually dissipates to nothing . grainy smell notes of cheerios corn and a hint of hops . grain water ginger ale and a subtle floral hop note . not bad at all . in fact if we re reviewing within style it s stupendous . palatable even when warm imagine that . medium mouthfeel not much carbonation . macros are always hard to review compared to the more flavorful brews i generally drink . for the style this is quite nice . it has just enough flavor to keep it interesting and none of the off flavors often found in the style . i probably wo n t sit and ponder the flavors of this again but i ll be back to it when choices are limited .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into a sam adams glass . poured a lighter amber orange than expected with a pretty thick and foamy head . lacing is nice as you go . smell is mild but nice . it actually introduces a different hop flavor than is presented when drinking . the smell is much more of a traditional ipa but again still pleasant . this is an interesting flavor . fruity mostly grapfruit throughout . not my particular bag when it comes to ipas but it s a potent flavor befitting its imperial label . the biscuit grapefruit combo is totally dominant here and its clean and consistent . again not my preference but i can appreciate it . pretty syrupy so if that s your thing you ll dig this . the flavor hangs around for minutes after each sip if you let it . kind of cool if the flavor was more to my taste . the went down fairly well but i m glad it was n t any more than that . probably wo n t revisit because of the one sidedness of the flavor but it was worth a go .,taste,0.8,1
oz from mix match pack bottled aug poured into a pint glass tried out joy liquors on e th ave the beer guy there raved about this and while i hesitated to purchase an aged ipa by way of putting together a mix match pack a customer came in looking for it and raving just as the beer guy had . i figured it was fate and by way of gratitude to the gentleman customer i introduced him to old rasputin . he certainly got the better end of the bargain here . a not much head darker than a traditional ipa or dipa . s hoppy but not crisp . t good balance blast of hops up front as expected slight mustiness to the finish . like morning dew . f nice and smooth good carmalization . d pretty damn good but not earth shattering .,taste,0.8,1
a pours jet black with dark brown around the edges . thick creamy off white head with great retention . super thick lacing . s not much going on here . faint grainy malty aroma . not much else . t same as the nose but with a little more presence . slightly roasted malt and toasted grain . m mouthfeel is a little watery but at the same time very creamy . probably one of the smoothest beers you ll drink . d ridiculously drinkable . not the most flavor able beer but definitely a tasty beverage . low abv makes this a great session beer . check out the reviews for this by the bros . they each reviewed it like five times and they re pretty funny .,taste,0.6,1
a zero head . not looking good so far . the body is a hazy orangish yellow . s sweet malt aroma with hints of mango . t let me start out by stating it will be very difficult to get a real gauge of the taste here because this beer is completely flat . i will however do my best to distinguish that flavor ever though the texture is awful . it has a sweet malt flavor followed by a finish of hops . m like i said there is nothing here that helps this beer . it is flat and i m not going to finish it . i will get another and hope that it does n t fail me again .,taste,0.6,1
appearance looked pretty gimicky to me from the outside pretty typical light lager . smell light and pleasant refreshing and simple . taste pretty plain but very drinkable . it s an excellent plain lager nothing special about it but it s the type of beer you could have a couple of to quench your thirst .,taste,0.6,1
a large green tint bottle . i am also a fan of the trademark gnome of this brewery . pours into a oz pilsner glass with a rush of carbonation mountain of pillowy head sits atop the glass and so far has remained half way down the beer . s as soon as i started to pour this i could tell i liked the aroma . gushes out citrus and a slight funk at first and is followed by slight bananna and spicy herbal notes . very very pleseant t not near as much going on in the taste imho . a light bready maltyness . i get a slight medicinal taste somewhere in the middle of the tongue . not any bad or off flavors just expected alot more from the aroma . m d mouth feel is really light and dry from the high carbonation . but if anything this makes the drinkability really easy and smooth .,taste,0.6,1
old foghorn pours a dark red brown with good head . great lace . the nose is very malty with slight hops . taste is malty and has very english tones . not hoppy at all compared to alot of american barleywines . smooth taste with dark malts and dark fruits . light in taste but still very sweet . very smooth but i do feel it lacks in strength of flavor . alcohol goes down easy but still has a very warming effect . mouthfeel is quite good but a wee bit thin . drinkability is very high for a barleywine . a good offering from anchor perfect carbonation as opposed to their usual high fizz . get it its great and i could see it better in a few years .,taste,0.7,1
i would have given this a higher rating on taste however there was such a high presence of vanilla that i think it took away from the total taste of the beer . it was really good if it wasnt from that had way way way too much vanilla that wasnt no kiss .,taste,0.6,1
for some reason i have had people hype this beer to me but while drinking it i got ta admit i do n t think it is that great . poured from a . oz bottle with printing on the cap that looks like a date saying . i can only assume that is a best by date . poured a caramel colored brown with slight dark gold highlights . it is kind of cloudy and full of yeasty beasties . maybe i should have left a in the bottle but that would be wasting alcohol . i wo n t fault it for the cloudy yeast . smell is very very caramelly . just super sweet smelling . there is some floral herbal hints there but is totally over powered by the maltiness . diacetyl is definitely starting to creep in . taste is not great . i almost ca n t finish it it is so f in sweet . as it warms it actually gets worse . flavor is mostly nasty butterscotch and caramel . i will try to review this again when i get a fresher bottle . what i want to know is where is the peated malt flavor and aroma that is indicative of scotch ale . what about some roastiness . this just does n t satisfy the category it is in . mouthfeel is very smooth with low carbonation adequate for the category . drinkability i could n t drink this again and i like lots of crazy stuff .,taste,0.3,0
budweiser select pours a clear bright and light golden amber from a very dark brown oz glass bottle with a twist off cap . head went to about two fingers before evaporating to absolutely nothing zip nada as in poof . and gone . no ring no lace no foam anywhere in my oz beer glass the surface of the beer is like a mirror and the sides of my glass are spotless . nose is a strong grain alcohol which is surprising because of the relatively low alcohol content of this beer . palate is a damp toasted rice with the astringent properties of alum this beer has pucker power . the carbonation levels are right on the money and the sting of the gas bubbles on the tongue are welcome but . wheres the beer . bottom line . wheres the beer .,taste,0.4,0
after reading a few reviews of this beer i was forewarned about corks blasting out of the bottle so i carefully twisted the wire cage to access the cork and sure enough the cork blew out before i pulled off the cage . grateful to still have both eyes i appreciated the deep dark coppery brown color as i poured it into an allagash tulip . the tan head comes up quickly in small bubbles and lingers for a while . the smell is true to style with strong fruity esters bearing the aroma of cherries and dark fruits like figs and prunes . the mouthfeel is trappist like with a medium mouthfeel and lots of carbonation . now to the taste . the characteristics of the aroma are also found in the taste . this is a spicy beer . it s malty and sweet with the sweetness lingering to the end . definitely malty and not bitter . it s like some of the darker unibroue offerings but with a lighter mouthfeel . the more it warms the better it gets in fact i had it pegged at a nice . on the taste scale but as i worked my way through the glass i was enjoying it enough to kick it up to . . the alcohol sneaks up on you and then kicks you in the head after you have been distracted by the dark fruity sweetness . there you have it . i knew i could get a good belgian style ale from the usa but i never thought i d find one from florida . jimmy buffet said i ve got to fly to st. somewhere . me too . i m definitely ready to go there again .,taste,0.9,1
bottle courtesy of the generous trader known as russpowell . thanks russ . this pours a near pitch black with about an inch of tan foam . the foam is receding fairly quickly and at this point there s some lacing . the smell is very big vanilla . vanilla and caramel malt sweetness . i ca n t say i smell any coffee at all . maybe that will change during the session . the taste does n t hide the coffee at all . big flavourful notes of coffee and vanilla dominate and dominate in a very nice way . very tasty . i get a light chocolate flavour as well with some caramel malt sweetness . overall the taste is ruled by bitterness but the malt and vanilla hang in there big time . oh there s the alcohol now not so much in the taste but definitely gives a nice warming after the swallow . it has a pretty thich chewy mouthfeel to it and the carbonation is on the light side but perfectly suited . at this point the foam and lacing gone . drinkability . i m not going to kid anyone and say i could drink this all night long but hell it is damn drinkable for the strength of this monster and i think the collaberation between the vanilla and coffee works oh so well . a real treat to drink and one i d look forward to trying again . wonderful brew .,taste,1.0,1
purchased at city beer in san francisco . undated bottle cork reads sb . hurricane of carbonation under a thin dense white head . smells of leather cheese bread feet under ripe fruit . this bottle may be a bit off because there is a strong note of cardboard in the taste . otherwise tart lemonade and cereal grain dominate the flavor along with metal hard water grass musty cheese salty prezel and perfume . tartness is undenyable but tastefully restrained . finishes dry as anticipated . by now the carbonation has lost it s vigor and the beer seems old and flat and the skunked taste is n t helping . i will get a fresher bottle and compare them . a bit sticky and vinegar esque just a tiny bit . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
olympia is a classic macro beer looks like beer smells like beer and tastes like beer with a crisp thirst quenching satisfaction all the key ingredients of a good american macro . this is another one of those beer drinkers beer . it s pretty much on par with schmidt beer which in my book is a compliment . the can says it s the water but milwaukee wisc is not exactly tumwater washington anymore at the same time the beer does not possess a bad flavor ie milwaukee special reserve,taste,0.7,1
this is my first review so bear with me here . i picked up a sixer of this in anticipation of a long snowy night . only the second offering from rogue that i ve tried . i really enjoyed the brutal bitter so i m eager to try this one . a clear amber reddish in color . impressive head off white and rocky . good retention leaves a lacing which is always a plus s very mild smell . although i just came in from an hour of shoveling so i may be a little stuffed up t biscuity malts up frony . clean hop finish . hops arent overpowering but do plenty to balance out the malts m smooth up front . medium carbonation kicks in with the hops . d with its balance and reasonable abv this is in my opinion a very sessionable winter beer . perfect for holiday gatherings with friends and family . perfect for the macro drinker who occasionally enjoy a good beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours a glorious deep but clear reddish amber color and a respectable creamy off white head that unfortunately does n t hang around long . the aroma is sweet and malty . in fact it gives the impression of being a little too sweet at first but the flavor actually has a nice balance with a pleasant muddled combination of toffee caramel and cherries being held in check by a dull mild and somewhat nondescript hop bitterness . the smooth texture works with the flavors but it does n t necessarily stand out on its own . overall this was different unexpected and quite pleasant .,taste,0.8,1
as with all the middle ages brews i ve tried this one is a little fruitier than i d like . its supposed to be an ipa after all let it stand on its own without the health food . once you get past the fruit you ll find a decent ipa with a hops presence right up there with the best of the average ipa s good at being vague are n t i . seriously though worth a try if you run across it .,taste,0.8,1
pours a hazy blood orange with golden orange hues at the rim with a thin collar of foam leaving a thin sheet of lacing . the nose and taste are pretty similar im guessing i dont have the freshest bottle as it drank closer to a barleywine a nice one at that . juicy booze soaked figs rich caramel malts an almost herbal pollen light citrus along with burnt sugar raisins make up a very nice profile on the nose and taste . the beer is even very pleasant to drink it just doesnt really bring too much hoppy bitterness . would love to try this fresh and assuming i had an aged bottled it still made for a beautiful lower abv barleywine .,taste,0.9,1
poured a dark red brown with a tan head . ok lacing but the head faded rather quickly . smells malty with some of the spices coming through . decent balance in the taste . i get some roasty malts mixed in with a hint of the winter spices . a good carbinated feel if i let it roll towards the back of my tongue . good mouthfeel . roasty . average drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
pours a medium golden straw in color with a tight uniform head . this is the freshest bottle of this ive had and it really shines as such clear but coarsely filtered and with fine carbonation . nose is very mild with a toasted malt accent and a barely discernable hop profile . smooth mouthfeel and seemingly more full bodied than it is the palate is dominated by pale malts but has a slightly tangy bittersweet quality although it is not truly bitter in the manner of the classic continental pils style . very drinkable when fresh loses its finer points as it ages it used to be a cheap staple for eastern european beers in these here parts and also frequently a drain pour for lack of attention to codes. . malt qualities are on par with the better czech and polish pale lagers which leads me to believe that theres a common point of origin to the grains used . . . . definitely worth trying a fresh bottle the single i bought at discount in milwaukee only set me back . . best before date is clearly marked as march i drank it over a month later and it held up just fine . now bring on the astika lux . . .,taste,0.8,1
this very rich tripel pours a murky dark cider brown . the head is appetizing in appearance but the liquid less so . the nose has a bit of complexity with burnt sugar notes along with alcohol and a bit of candied apple . those same tastes come through with more oomph in the beer s flavor with the the candied apple in particular coming forward . this beer is exceedingly sweet which is nice at first but the aftertaste it leaves is a bit much kind of a sticky film that remains in your mouth . this is pretty heavy rich stuff that s definitely meant to be enjoyed in moderation . a good beer for every now and then but not one i ll keep going back to .,taste,0.9,1
served out of a bottle into a pint glass . a bronze color with holy smokes the largest head i have ever seen out of any beer . i poured the second one ultra slow and just a tremendous head of this beer . stays throughout . s smelled very hoppy with no malt or sweetness . t left much to be desired to be honest out of an ipa . it wasnt as malty as other ipas which left it unbalanced . as well the hops were very singular in taste . it tasted like a hop ale leaving it uncomplex . it was more like say an amber ale with way more hops but no more complex in taste . mouthfeel good not too carbonated not too watery . d very drinkable considering the non complexity of this beer . i expected more from boulevard on this seeing as their double wide is so much better .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle the final fall seasonal left in the fridge pours a clear orange amber with a dense white head that thins . nice lacing around the glass . aroma is quite amazing it smells like a fresh baked pumpkin bread or cookies . has a really rich spiced bready smell with a nice blend of spices . i can just sit and smell this thing all night . it tastes like it smells except that it seems about times as intense . it does have a fresh baked pumpkin bread taste but the loaf weighs about pounds and smashes your teeth in . the first taste is nice and then this sucker becomes instantly cloying . too sweet and just way too much in general . sharp spicy aftertaste . full body plenty of co . after a few discriminating sips this sucker found the bottom of the drain . what started out as an olfactory delight turned out to be the most extreme example of what i generally dislike about most pumpkin beers .,taste,0.3,0
i m kind of a sucker for fruit adjunct beers so this one was on my radar before a recent trip to louisiana . picked up a bottle at stein s in new orleans oz. no date . poured to a pint glass . passion infused beer brewed and bottled by lazy magnolia brewing co. kiln ms for bayou teche brewing . a starts a warmer shade of golden a vibrant sunshine radiating from the glass . almost clear just the faintest unfiltered fog . not a whole lot of carbonation here bubbles are spaced apart and rise tediously . head starts as a fizzy half finger that dwindles away in a couple minutes no lace . gorgeous color but a fairly dull look otherwise . s even after to minutes of warming not a whole lot to this one . malts are a bit grassy and honeysuckle sweet . fruit is tame a bit tropical i guess . but more berry than anything . i think i like the smell quite a bit but i wish it were n t so damn shy . t pulpy mushy passion fruit rolls over the tongue right away now that s what i m talking about . beneath it is a bready pastry like maltiness . between the slightly citric juice and the doughiness there s something scone like here . not too sweet good balance with a fleeting tartness . m mild feel a fine sediment and little carbonation . light medium body and a coating stickiness . lacks some life in general . o yeah there are some flaws here but i m curious about my bottle s freshness . it s been about five weeks since i bought it but who knows how long it sat in the beer cooler . carbonation just seems low and aroma is so subtle . anyway the flavor was a win and it proved refreshing and too easy to drink after a mile run on a mild december afternoon . sure i d have it again .,taste,0.8,1
i like a quick high pour of bottle into pint glass to see how heaping i can get the head without it slopping over glass edge . a firm gelatinous foam with gluey viscosity can sit there bulging for a minute before it gets down below rim to let you delve for first sip . this is very pretty . also helps get carbonation down a bit to prevent what would otherwise be overly fizzy mouth feel . color is redder than usual copper ipa an on my srm by winter snowlight filtered through dining room window hop haze opaque the way i love it . smells of good yeast and grass and citrus hops . tastes a surprisingly wide range of bitter and mulchy hopblossoms around a light caramel malt toast politely balancing the bitter with delish tongue coating hop feel hanging on into persistent aftertaste . i d love to keep some of this in my fridge ipa stock at all times but it s a bit too expensive . this is brewed just miles from my home in ithaca if i could get a pack for i d be drinking it more regularly . hops finesse in this ipa is unusually fine .,taste,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 .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at ale witch . the brew pours a translucent yellow gold and is capped with a sparse white film atop . the nose smells very spicy highly perfumed and might even be considered nice as long as it does n t follow through to the taste notes of lavender jasmine rose and chamomile are quite pungent and lend a huge flowery element to the brew . uh oh pon my first sip revulsion . this tastes like a beer aged on glade air fresheners no more need be said . i wonder looking at the rating just who exactly really thinks this brew is good . the bruery s reputation and pricepoints seem to be a factor here as the beer is just not very good .,taste,0.3,0
appearance dark clear golden in color . little white head that dissipates almost immediately . aroma nothing powerful . a slight citrus aroma and that about it . taste an upfront sweetness followed by a piney citrus bitterness flavor which is then followed by a warmth sweetness . very unique . mouthfeel nice carbonation and heavy upon the tongue . there is an unusual occurrence where the front of my tongue felt deadened that i would equate to a feeling one gets from novocain .,taste,0.9,1
pours a rich nearly opaque body with a tall finely bubbled creamy head that leaves crazy amounts of lacing on the sides of the glass . head lingers for way longer than anticipated . very faint sweet sour grain dusty aroma candy sweet front extremely fine carbonation gives a nice voluminous lift to this beer . an aged wooden taste permeates the dark red roasted flavor . has a bit of tang near the end no sign of that steely oatmeal character . delicious all the same . taste finishes neatly only discretely teasing you to take another sip . head was very impressive a thin film rested itself atop the brew almost the whole way down bravo av . very drinkable . such a respectable beer in so many ways . i ll have another please .,taste,1.0,1
oz . purchased today for i think . poured into my trusty crab house pint glass . i have read absolutely nothing about this beer and the place i bought it from does not turn a lot of inventory so this may be several years old . i keep seeing it there and finally decided to try one . there are no date markings on the bottle label cap . a pours nice and dark oh yeah . looks pretty good . upon closer inspection man this thing has alot of shit floating around in it . i have not seen a stout this dirty and unfiltered since i started reveiwing . sure back in college there could have been rat shit the beer was usually in a can then anyway so i would never even know . who could afford a real pint glass to put it in . or who wanted to wash it . s not too much here to smell . relly not getting much of anything . but once again who gives a shit what it smells like as long as it brings the taste . . t not too shabby . i did not expect anything out of this stout . never heard of it smelled like a black hole dirty as hell sediment but the taste is not bad at all . smooth clean and pretty tasty . impressive taste all else considered . m not bad but a little thin . the taste makes up for the weak mouthfeel imo . d yes i would gladly have another one of these again .,taste,0.9,1
appearance the head on this beer is light tan and lasts for most of the glass . color is deep brown and ruby hues . clarity was crystal clear . aroma the first whiff out of the bottle is predominantly hops surprisingly not malty . it takes some time for the beer to warm a bit a reveal a slight nut and chocolate smell characteristic of the style . taste hop presence is noticable but fades with each progressive sip . the beer is sweet enough for the style with a mild roast . very pleasant even flavor . mf clean flavors with medium body . the beer is smooth and lingers on the palate after the swallow . overall good beer . not great . seems a little over hopped for a traditional english brown . definately an american interpretation of the style .,taste,0.6,1
you look at it and you d just assume it was a hefeweizen if you did n t know better . the cloudy orange dark tan body topped by a large lumpy long lasting white cloud of a head fill the requirements of good looking hefeweizens . the aroma then throws you for a loop . that distinctive coriander scent does n t belong here if this was a hefeweizen . plus it s missing much of the banana bubblegum esters of a good hefeweizen although a slight phenolic notes makes this smell much like you d expect from a witbier . on the first sip i noticed a sour twang that toned down drastically in further sips . the coriander makes for a nice bit of character in the flavor and the salt really shows itself mostly in meshing with the backend bitterness but i ll qualify that with the fact that i m a salt fiend so my salt threshhold may be a little high . there s something missing though . it lacks the bold wheatiness or the creamy mouthfeel of a good hefeweizen . it s still a very unique drinkable beer .,taste,0.6,1
wow . absolutely overwhelming . i was very anxious to try this brew because i love the and minute ipa s but this can not even be categorized with those beers . i guess i did n t know what to expect from a beer but i was at least expecting somewhat of an ipa taste . this tasted like a really strong bitter slightly carbonated wine . in my opinion no resemblance whatsoever . i would probably have rated this beer higher if i knew what i was in for when i tried it for the first time . i would definitely say its worth picking up but do not do so on the shear fact that you like and minutes as there is almost no similarities other than the name . if you like barley wines definitely pick one up and try it . if you are a big ipa fan and are looking for a new imperial ipa to try heads up grab a bear republic stone ruination a min or something else . only available in oz singles my suggestion is that if you hav n t had this yet split it with one other person and or pour it into a wine glass . the abv sam adams utopias is normally poured in oz and this seems like beer that is best in small servings . i poured this into a pint glass and drank the whole thing and when i buy this again i am just pouring it into a small drink wine glass and drinking a little at a time . this way i may appreciate the taste more as opposed to trying to finish the whole oz bottle,taste,0.8,1
chilled bottle into a glass . purchased at the brewpub in october . thanks to ramnuts for driving me out there . i had mouton rouge on tap twice and i can attest that this is not the bottled mouton rouge despite what the description says . it is a different beer . a pours a murky maroon body with some slight edge penetration and a faint glow against the light . the head is three fingers of fluffy light tan head it recedes over a minute or two and leaves a thick collar with scattered film on top of the brew . some lacing during sips but nothing that sticks . s cherries including a tannic bitterness that reminds me of oak and cherry skins lactic sourness and red wine . t the blend of cherries and vinous qualities gives this beer a supple organic touch that is nicely contrasted by oak and lactic sourness . it s oaky throughout which is unusual for me as i tend to pick up tannins in the finish . light brown sugar sweetness which lets the emphasis be placed on the fruit and sourness . great taste one of the better flanders reds i ve tried . m prickly dry finish that is accentuated by the lightest acetic burn . the flavor is more lactic though . i find this balance perfect as acetic beers tend to coat the tongue after a while and ruin the palate with residue . this effect does happen with sang royal but not until the last third of the bottle . d this is incredibly drinkable as evidenced by the fact that i can drink a full bottle of it myself . and the price lt is a bargain next to russian river sours . i m quite happy to have gotten this and will buy more cascade in the future .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into my telegraph brewing shaker glass . a minimal amount of head less than a finger which dies almost immediately . no lacing . a pretty decent generic amber color . lot s of bubbles rising to the top fizzy yellow beer anyone . getting a crisp sort a sweet malt on the nose . for lack of a better description smells like a mellow cheap blended scotch . some funky grain flavors going on . very grainy cereal and once again tastes like watery bad fizzy scotch . mouthfeel is n t bad . a nice crispness kind of like sparkling wine . finishes very dry . this review does not sound good but for a gluten free beer it sure beats the hell out of redbridge and the like . glad i m not allergic to barley . really hard to choke down a whole bottle . took almost an hour .,taste,0.6,1
well i saw the rotten reviews on this but i had to pick it up anyhow . .i love imperial pilsners so far and i got ta have my hops.i figure i will love this one . .so here goes. pours out pretty darn flat . the only carbonation here is a few rogue bubbles and a haze as opposed to a head . looks like a premature homebrew really . very cloudy amber with a few bubbles suspended near the top of the brew.there is a rather skunky hop profile and not much else except alcohol . the taste of this brew is not too good . there is way too much alcohol for the amount of taste surviving in this brew . some bready malts up front followed by a burning alcohol sensation with some citrous hop flavors thrown in . thin mouthfeel for the style i was expecting more stickyness . drinkability straight sucks . this reminds me of dfh immort ale only with a nastier alcohol kick . t bird of craft beers here and normally i love ipa s and super hoppy double ipa s pilsners . no amount of aging will help this brew imo . swing and a miss . . . . note to newport storm . go check out dominion they know this style.i imagine there was a good debate at the brewery as to whether to bottle this or chuck it because it does not meet quality standards of any respectable brewery .,taste,0.6,1
pours from ml bottle best before date on neck is still a year away a pleasant chestnut colour with a smattering of head . this has the familiar grainy nose of scotch ale but is n t as fresh or creamy as some scotch ales smell . fairly sweet but backed up with enough hops that it starts with a molasses treacle falvour before the sweetness really kicks in and this treacle flavour returns as the sweetness fades away . sweeter than i remember from the draught version i quaffed a few months ago . i like the fairly generous carbonation here . it helps to mae what could be an overpowering beer rather more drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
a cloudy golden color but no unfiltered yeast as some hefes have . nice head after pour thinning to a fine white rim . s citrusy and banana smell t tastes like bananas and has a sweet maltiness flavor . d easy to drink nothing overpowering good balance quite refershing .,taste,0.6,1
enjoyed the vintage after work the other night . poured a murky reddish brown with almost no head and no lacing . smelled like sherry . tasted of sherry caramel malts and alcohol with a nice roasty finish . smooth but slightly overcarbonated for my tastes and little oily . definitely not a session beer but it goes down easily .,taste,0.9,1
a deep amber color leaning a little on the brown side . a small head rises out of it and falls however there are still a lot of bubbles rising to the top of my glass just not making a head like a soda . s pretty gross actually . i think it smells a little like a rotten apricot . not a whole lot of hops coming through on it but quite a bit of rotten fruit . t a lot heavier than the smell first of all . hops are there but subdued by the tart flavor . the finish the swallow however . the aftertaste is quite tart and pushing sour a little bit . the taste is just the opposite of the smell and it actually tastes to me like an apricot that s not ripe enough . m average body and a clean finish . a little dry d pretty good . tastes interesting and i actually look forward to tasting more but i dunno if i would buy it regularly ever .,taste,0.8,1
head sticks around a little longer than the bottled version . body is clear medium orange brown . aroma is lightly malty toasted light bread caramel with a light fruity smell . flavor is a lightly sweet acidic bitter combo . finish is nice . light to medium body watery texture with lively carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into tulip . bottled on . a pours a cloudy pale reddish blush color that produced a good fluffy egg shell colored head . good retention . s a big dryness . a grassy barnyard hay like funk . a tiny bit of lemon and lime . a touch of floral like spice . t the same good wheat like dryness with a nice fruit profile of apple cranberry lemon and banana subtle though . some residual sweetness from the fruits in there that almost turns sour tart at the end . m a great lively carbonation level and balance . fruity but a little funky too . almost tart sour . has a good acidity and crispness . smooth and refreshing . d a fun and exciting beer . i can see how goose island is trying to make new beers that go well with food this one could go with just about anything you might have . has a light fruitiness some funk and a good crispness . tart and a nice acidity . i could drink a few bombers of this no problem . well done goose island .,taste,0.8,1
a beer for all seasons . i ca n t disagree with the other reviewers about this beauty the appearance and taste really are exceptional and i find it a drink which is equally at home on a bitterly cold winter s night or on a hot and stuffy day in the city both refreshing and warming . i thought long and hard about the s particularly as appearance is generally subjective but i know i m right in both areas for me at least .,taste,1.0,1
a very dark almost black with a reddish tan head that subsides quickly no lacing . s smells vaguely of alcohol and german malt . there really is very little olfactory component . t it tastes okay but not especially good in any way . i would compare it to yuengling porter though not as good . eventually towards the end of the beer you finally get a slightly interesting roasted flavor but it is a case of too little too late . m thin and oily i am not the biggest fan . d i am not enthusiastic about it i am in fact quite disappointed .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip . the beer pours a murky hazy dark ruddy copper with a thin white head . as the head fades to a tight cap it leaves behind a surprising amount of foamy lacing . the smell is tart lemon vinegar hay and musty oak . there are hints of peaches pears green apples and apricots under all the sour but they are definitely in the background . the taste is similar to the smell tart vinegar hay oak and lemon zest . the green apples that were so faint in the smell really come out in the flavor especially as the beer warms . it s a very nice addition . the mid palate on this one is strangely sweet before the lemon zest and barrel flavors are re introduced to dry out the finish . the beer is well carbonated light bodied and well balanced . the beer is tart and funky without going overboard at any point . the alcohol is well hidden by the tart flavors and the crisp dry finish invites me to drink the entire bottle . this is one i am happy to have multiples of i ca n t wait to see what more time in the bottle does here .,taste,0.8,1
the beer pours a light orange hue with a little cream head . the smell is very skunky at first the green bottle just dissapoints once again . once you get past the skunk you can smell slight wheat and buttered toast . the taste is heavy on the malts a hint of buttered yeast will float around . light and overall awful . stay away from this .,taste,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 .,taste,0.6,1
appearance light cloudy creme yellow finger head that levelled quickly smell sweet banana and citrus taste citrus banana honey yeast mouthfeel only slightly thick fairly flat drinkability easy drinking but not as complex as similar beers note from the can this seemed somewhat flatter and weaker in taste than the hoegaarden i d had on tap before .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a cloudy orangeish gold color with average head . smell very light in the citrus department though the wheat element is a bit more discernible . offers an odd aroma minutes after the initial pour . taste wheat base presents followed by a obvious but weak citrus presence . can also seem to detect other adjuncts as well . very light in flavor but no surprise since this is a light . odd aftertaste . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel despite the light label . drinkability easy to drink due to the abv and light overall not a fan of these light wheat offerings reducing the body seems to really depreciate the overall quality of the wheat style . drinkable but not that great . something for the summer light beer drinkers to try .,taste,0.4,0
i thought this was a decent beer that was easy to drink but compared to other belgian style christmas ales i thought this was lacking in flavor . it poured beautifully with a one inch big bubbled head . the body was dark until held up to the light then was reddish and crystal clear . the most dominate flavor was metallic with chocolate maltiness and spices very subdued . alot like their pale ale but darker with a touch of chocolate flavor . a bit thin on mouthfeel with a high carbonation level made it easy to drink . i think i would rather have delerium noel or n ice chouffe instead .,taste,0.6,1
pours deep gold clear with a nice head that sticks around for a while . it s not just a name the aroma is incredibly hoppy but with some nice citric notes to balance it out a bit . the taste is extremely hoppy with a bitterness in the finish that almost makes you pucker . mouthfeel is medium bodied but with a nice amount of carbonation . drinkability is extremely high for a double ipa in my opinion that . can sneak up pretty quickly . if only it were available year round .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a chalice . pours a light golden color . nothing overly special . nice carbonation with a wee head on it . the lacing is pretty decent . the hop scent comes through immediately . just a hint of orange there . smells like a typical ipa . nice refreshing hop flavor here . maybe it s the little bit of orange but this seems less bitter than a normal ipa . nice mouthfeel to it . it s full enough that it tastes like a craft beer but does n t weigh you down . a decent beer but does n t knock my socks off .,taste,0.8,1
very nice dark slick brew . thick dark fruit and malt aromas sweet and resinous . chewey big malt sugar presence with a slight spiciness very nice . great balance with a slight cooling hop aftertaste to counteract the warming effect of the high alcohol content . especially liked the thickness of this brew a very tasty meal in a bottle .,taste,0.9,1
bottled may sampled october not even a hiss as i pop out this bear to remove cork and a solid pour barely produces some scant bubbles to top this hazed gold colored brew . the beer smells up front of sweet grain but the dominant note is that of crushed wheat or really flour . a touch of spicy hop character adds a little something but not nearly enough . this is fairly sweet tasting but more because it is flat than it is overly sweet for a beer of this strength in fact it is actually quite dry considering it is . this has a very soft bitterness to and only a touch of herbal grassy hops . the lack of carbonation really kills the texture but likely makes this seem a touch lighter bodied than it would be otherwise . the finish has a dominant grassy note that seems to be a combination of the malt and the hops found here . there is also a touch of lemon zest towards the end that mixes with a light pale malt sweetness that suggests of honey . bah i am quite disappointed that this was so disappointing i was n t expecting much but i was expecting a carbonated beer and this does n t even deliver on that . well that is dollars down the drain but there might actually be some potential here .,taste,0.6,1
pours a red tinged brown color with a fizzy tan head . smell is predominantly artificially tart raspberries . taste is nutty and chocolatey up front then rounded out by tangy raspberries . smooth going down not a shabby beer by any means . a great desert drink and one i will definitely come back to . it is definitely on sweeter side which somewhat limits the drinkability but i will come back these for desert anytime they are available .,taste,0.9,1
ye shall know the bastard and the bastard shall set you free poured into a duvel tulip . had with regular ab oab and lukcy in this order ab gt oab gt lukcy gt db this review is brief but i did n t find much difference in character of this one and ab except for the strength . appearance dark ruby and rusty with the clarity and depth of molten lava . big brown head great retention and lacing . aroma pine citrus and caramel rule . strangely not as strong smelling as i thought it would be . taste strongly bittersweet . very sweet compared to other bastards but more bitter as well . seems like an american barleywine except that it s much more close to ab than any other beer . caramel notes are present but it s mostly the hop flavor that dominates . finish is quite clean given the amount of malts in this ale . mouthfeel viscous thick coating and overwhelming with low carbonation . spot on . drinkability very good given the abv . ca n t have it too fast and ca n t have too much but whatever you can have will go down damn smooth . other this ale is recommended for aging and i sure as hell will if i can get another bottle .,taste,0.8,1
poured a orange color that was slightly hazed . smelled of fresh peaches sweet malts and some caramel . taste of fresh peaches and sweet malt and some champagne flavor almost like a sparkling peach beverage . very flavorful . mouthfeel very light almost like champagne . beer snobs may knock a good lambic such as this but they are being too purest and need to remember that beer is open to interpretation . very drinkable and a highly memorable beer .,taste,0.9,1
hey this is pretty good . darker caramel colour with a small ever so strong head . about a finger of foam that refused to go away . little bits of sediment float around . i hope that s yeast . strong smell . the alcohol content is not hidden . they did n t even try . and i like that . barley caramel some fruit i m not sure of dark bread and cognac . the cognac threw me off . never smelled it in a beer before . ahh good taste good taste . and that cognac smell was not cognac . it was grappa . my tongue diminished the confused nose . island fruits maybe even mango and coconut . alot of caramel and bread . the yeast adds almost a chewy taste . i feel like i should be biting this like a loaf of rye or pumpernickel . the smell and taste intensifies as it warms . the caramel becomes more dominant the malt bread more mellow and the grappa slightly more pronounced . sticky chewy somewhat syrupy mouthfeel . though i would n t drink many in one sitting i would seek this out and drink many in a week . the alcohol burns the tip of the tongue a little . could be the grappa .,taste,0.9,1
aand weihenstephannda aggressively poured this produced a billowing head . pours a cystal clear golden color . no lacing . looks great . s decently fragrant . i m picking up on a lot of malt but also a ton of citrus and some raisin . it s similar to champagne and reminiscent of a belgian tripel . t it s a tad muted compared to the smell unlike a tripel . it s quite vinious as i m picking up some grape in place of what i believe was raisin before . it s not overly sweet or bitter so it seems balanced but nothing is truly remarkable . m highly carbonated with a dry champagne like finish . a nice bite and a minor aftertaste that is relatively pleasant . o this is not a bad beer at all . considering the high abv its really light and easy to drink . not extremely flavorful which is disappointing but in no way bad . the beer is getting a bad rap because of the high price and hype and deservedly so but its not too bad . glad i tried it and a great effort considering sam adams and weihenstephan were trying to come up with something that has never been done .,taste,0.6,1
i dont see how this beer is getting that high of reviews . i thought the taste was just awful . i had the beer a week or so ago in macedonia along with dab the other macedonian beer that i saw . it had some strange flavors in it and it was drinkable just not a good drinkable . i even had it to quench my thirst of walking all day and it just didnt go down as smoothly as i would have liked . i am not one to go into full details of the flavor but this beer is worth skipping for the other macedonian beer .,taste,0.4,0
a its a blond copper pours and keeps a head well s smells of wheat barley with a hint of corriander orange t slight bitterness but overall a hugh corriander taste m kind of heavey for a wheat beer and a lot of carbonation d for me not so much a everyday beer but the next time i go to the beach i may grab a couple of these,taste,0.6,1
well this beer looked ok . poured out a nice yellow color with a head that dissolved to foamy lace rings that clung to the side of the glass . then it started to go down . the smell was just plain average . pale malts with aromatic hops . then the taste . medicinal and alcohol . no hop quality no bitterness . just like drinking some sort of watered down decongestant . plain bad . i got three from this brewery and i find myself praying the others are better than this .,taste,0.3,0
dark copper in hue w brilliant clarity topped by a one fingered persistent off white head . attractive lace is left . the aroma is a combination of medium caramel malt and resiny citrusy hops with a hint of sweet fruity esters . biscuit notes become discernible as the brew warms . the flavor profile is clean overall and consists of dominant caramel sweetess and bready malt with mild hop bitterness providing adequate contrast . lightly bodied but with a mouthfeel that s oddly slick and oily see portland woodstock ipa finishes with caramel sweetness and more of the oily tongue coating sensation lingering . flavorwise this is an enjoyable california common steam lager yeast fermented at ale temps but the oily mouthfeel and finish was a bit offputting .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to ipa xs for getting this one to me in a bif . appearance poured an orangey dark amber with a two finger off white head that exhibited good retention . some lacing . smell hoppy grapefruit character with underlying caramel malts . some fruitiness the general profile is a bit reminiscent of a dipa . taste wow very interesting and hard to categorize . nowhere near as sweet as a dipa but with a complex malt character . a bit of brown sugar compliments the malts but the finish is acidic and bitter so it does n t get cloying . very good very interesting . resiny and grapefruit are the hop notes at play here . mouthfeel light medium body good carbonation . drinkability not what i expected and certainly much better . i saw it was their winter ale and assumed it would be a spiced beer of some kind not a hoppy strong ale . drinkability is high .,taste,0.9,1
pour from a yields a clean light yellow brew topped by a whipped cream fluff of head that leaves only the faintest spots of lacing . aroma is a balance of sweet and sour . honey sweet yeasty malts contrasted by lemon zest mango white pepper and spice . needs some time out of the bottle to tame the excessive carbonation level which is aggressive to say the least . once settled it is a tastey yet subtle blonde . nothing stands out too much but it is quite easy to drink . thin to medium in body with a clean finish .,taste,0.6,1
poured this into a pilsner glass as it was all i had in the house at the moment . a a golden straw like colour . looks like a standard lager . less carbonation than i expected however . s smells quite good actually . a little sweet with a touch of hops at the end of the nose . i was surprised actually considering it was shipped from africa . t i m not going to lie i was a little disappointed . maybe it was the green in the bottle but i may have had something a little skunky . it was flat the carbonation in the glass did n t transfer onto my palate . i was also thrown off i could n t taste any of the malt and the hops were overpowering a in a lager . m not pleasant to drink but not unpleasant . i d have a couple of these but it would only be if i were planning on having some food with it . o overall i was n t entirely impressed but not turned off . this is actually the first african beer i ve ever had so i m looking forward to exploring other flavours and styles .,taste,0.4,0
this is a visually stunning brew . it is dark red with a huge tan head that has great staying power and that tries to pull the sides of the glass down with it as it dissappears great lacing . i put my nose to this one and things go south from there . i know everyone tends to like this one but sorry folks it smells and tastes an awful lot like grapefruit juice to me . i can taste and smell grain citrus and definitely hops but the malt is nearly invisible behind the gaggingly sharp bite of monstrous hops . i can tell from the mouthfeel that they did not spare the malt in manufacture . i appreciate that this could not be a cheap beer to manufacture but i ca n t jump on the bandwagon with this one . it is all i can do to finish a whole bottle .,taste,0.3,0
oz brown longneck with an old school map of the new work on the label a mahogany body with a two finger cappuccino like head . the head retention is excellent leaving a lot of foam lacing as the beer descends the glass . s very toasty with lots of coffee and dark chocolate . this aroma combination is not unique but the new world porter is i find it difficult to articulate its uniqueness though i suspect it has less to do with the apparent malts and more with the hops . t this porter achieves at the same time the rich and luxurious roasted flavors which typify good porters and the crisp hop presence of a dry stout . the mocha and chocolate cake flavors rival some desert beers but it has crisp refreshing finish of a session . mf chewy enough and delicate on the tong but there is not a deep texture almost hollow . d crisp finish enhance drinkability and the alcohol is present enough to be warming but not obtuse .,taste,0.9,1
i compare eel river ipa to the punter on a football team . this beer is an ipa as indicated on the label but does not act like one . a punter is a member of a football team but often does not act like one . there was no hop punch in the aroma or taste odd for a west coast ipa and the body seemed a bit thin for the style . the somewhat robust abv . was hidden well . aroma if you spend some time seeking out this aroma it will reward you . i got enjoyable citrus with sight pineapple nice subtle hop aroma some floral character though subdued and as it warmed a delicious smelling caramel note . appearance about one finger of off white foam some noticeable haze lots of beading . pours an attractive orange color with some red notes . taste ipa lite . well balanced though definitely not hoppy enough for an american ipa . would make a good pale . thin very light backend bitterness segueing into a dull aftertaste . mouthfeel carbonation a bit thin feeling medium conditioning .,taste,0.6,1
out of the lost notebook reviewed from notes . again with these super light pours but at least this one had a touch of head to it and did not look soo light that i thought it was water . a touch of color bouncing around the sides . the aroma was the worst of them all . just soo over the top an fake it was not even funny . i just did not understand how they could out this out like that . just peach candy overload . flavor followed with just massive fake peach flavor an such a light base it was hardly noticeable . super light and just non existent finish . i really dont know why i waste my time drinking these . just compeltely not worth it .,taste,0.4,0
poured from oz . stubby bottle into a standard pint glass copper amber in color with a nice thick head of off white foam . aroma citrussy hops brown sugar caramel . very pleasant . taste brown sugar maple syrup covered grapefruit . excellent balance of sweet and bitter . easy does it . . abv not evident sip slowly and enjoy the great melding of flavor . tasty caramel coated hoppy goodness . not to be missed . get some . .,taste,1.0,1
a pours like dark honey with some darker amber tones . nice two finger head that seems to want to stay for a bit . s hops hops hops . and a hint of honey . t do n t taste any of the honey its overtaken by hops alcohol is high in this one but the hops hide it well . do n t like the hops so much and a tart unpleasant aftertaste . a pine needle note im getting . m dry finish carbonation is right on . d everyone is raving about this beer its not a bad brew just not my taste .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at volo . pours a clear copper golden medium sized but thick white head forms good retention nice lacing . smell is sweet and malty some bread and citrus very clean . taste is pleasant malty some toffee bread little yeast citrus grainy goodness was n t impressed with the finish however . mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with low carbonation . better than their apple pilsner decent enough but was expecting more .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is great for the style . it s light in color like your average macro . the taste starts with pale grains followed by bready malt and a toach of caramel on top back by a little spicy hop and a tinge of bitterness yum . this is a great example of what the craft beer movement can do . this is an awesome summer grilling and session beer . i had a pack for a beer noob tasting party and this sucker was gone fast .,taste,0.7,1
popped the cap this beer simply exploded all over my computer desk carpet and keyboard . it smells like coffee the little bit that made it into a glass tastes like a jolly pumpkin wild yeast strain with hints of watered down coffee . normally i do n t review these type of beers but i do n t respect peak organic at all . the beer smelled like a coffee mill and it looked like a geyser gushing from my ounce bottle completely inexcusable compared to what their fresh offerings have to offer . horrible acrid acidic stale coffee with astringent tea leaf bitterness this beer is horrible . drinkability overall sucks ass hole please do n t buy these organic products you will only get burnt . even after i keep smelling it it does smell like a nice ice brewed coffee . it just happens to taste like burnt coffee water after it s brewed . horrible fuckin beer . after browsin the website all i can say comes in voice of southpark s cartman fuck those tree huggin hippies . . .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a deep golden color with one finger head that diminishes but never goes away completely . s strong belgian yeast aroma with hints of grape raisin . i really did n t get any bourbon barrel aroma . t i could n t have guessed this is nearly . they really balanced the malt and alcohol taste well . i can only imagine the amount of malt they had to put in it . the taste fades from light malt to green apples . finishes with an alcohol kick which disappears quickly . m much lighter mouthfeel than i was expecting which i attribute to the carbonation . alcohol content also keeps this potentially heavy beer feeling light on your tongue o this is a solid beer i d definitely try again if not for the price . i could hardly tell this was barrel aged which is a big disappointment considering that s one of its selling points . it was a fun try with some friends sharing the cost but i d just reach for a duvel next time .,taste,0.8,1
sampled at the pre gabf babblefest . vintage . brown . dry spicy aroma of dark fruits raisins cherries and plums slight cloves and yeast . overripen fruits dominate he palate mainly dates figs and plums . chocolate and caramel as well with a dry chalky lingering finish .,taste,0.9,1
this doppelbock is not as smooth as others in its class . this has an immediate bitterness crispness from the hops . i prefer doppelbocks to be more malty . i dont detect much aroma either . the palate is on the weak side not rich like their label suggests . the flavor and aftertaste leave a lot to be desired for its style .,taste,0.7,1
a it looks like . well . beer . s can definitely tell it s an octoberfest by the smell . spicy smell mixed with malt . smells better than it tastes . t much more bitter than than i was expecting . the taste is relatively smooth but in comparsion to other octoberfests i.e . sam adams this is not as good in my opinion . i wanted it to be i love wachusett blueberry . it is simply average m decent mouthfeel . a bit tingly . d decent . not at all heavy or unpleasant to drink .,taste,0.6,1
poured from bottle into pint glass . my wife picked up a bunch of beers when she was in north carolina that are not available in texas . a glowing rich amber with nice lacing and head . good looking brew . s piney notes from the nose but i also get quite a bit of malt tones as well . t m nicely balanced mouthfeel just slightly on the flat side . do n t get the piney notes from the nose in the taste . almost a tartness to the beer . quite enjoyable . d quite drinkable despite the surprisingly high abv . would n t mind if terrapin was to come to north texas .,taste,0.9,1
a looks pretty pleasing . has a nice straw yellow hue with traces of a mysterious red . impressive head with a good amount of lacing . medium sized beads of carbonation bubbling up constantly . s smells like a jolly rancher . that s it . when you re about to take a sip you might smell something remotely beer like but it s a stretch . t tastes like cardboard dipped in watermelon chemicals . really appalling . at least it ends rather quickly . i would say more but i m trying to avoid drinking much more of this . mf does n t feel too bad . the carbonation adds a nice spritzer like feel to it . d i m glad i only got one from a friend . i ll leave it at that . overall it seems like a smirnoff ice poured into a keystone and left in the sun .,taste,0.3,0
after my experience with another beer from this brewery i opened and poured this very carefully but i still ended up with tons of chunks of yeast in the bottle . on the one hand the beer is a beautiful color with an almost perfect head . unfortunately the floating chunks really ruin it for me . the aroma is rich carmel corn with dark fruity esters . the flavor is more dark fruits sweet and malty with a delicious complexity . the low score on mouthfeel is from the chunks that really ruin it for me . they re very unpleasant and ruin an otherwise very good beer . i was hoping that the bottle of tripel imperial i had the other day was just a bad bottle but with the same experience i have to assume its a brewery wide problem .,taste,0.9,1
picked this one up the other day at lukas even though my cheap ass usually passes these stone collaborations up . poured a nice orange color with a decent white head . good hoppy aromas pine citrus some herbal notes dominate . on the palate this one is light bodied with flavors of the aforementioned hops initially before they give way to the green tea which takes away from the beer .,taste,0.6,1
a poured firmly into a tulip produced fingers of white head that reduce to a sheet that covers the top auburn mahogany pretty deep and close to opaque . minimal lacing a get some pale malts and vanilla extract that smells absolutely great while not over powering maybe some earthy tones along with slight nutty aroma t holy shit up front the pale roasted malts then the vanilla extract dominance this beer tastes very similar to the soda a w makes cream soda . very different beer absolute vanilla bomb the nose definitely suggests this flavor but not this much . im not sure what to think exactly whether im enjoying it or not perhaps on the slopes this might hit the spot . no hop presence or alcohol the cream soda is absolutely dominant . m light to medium bodied medium carbonation lost all focus from this cream soda . .jesus christ maybe this is what a cream ale should be . slightly soothing on the palate im going to say that this does not have a high drinkability when temps are over f and i live in texas . .and its may o thank you rutager for this brew quite the experience . i have put this brew off for sometime now because i always looked at it and thought to myself i already know what that tastes like . never have i ever been so wrong the aroma got me thinking real quick im in for it . the character of this beer stands out a lot to me and while im not loving it i am liking it and also can see how could this may be on the side of a mountain .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tasting glass . pours a rich crystal clear amber color with a minimal head after a hard pour . aroma is mildly grainy with caramel malts and another note of sweet crystal malts . the grainy note gets more pronounced as it warms a bit . taste follows the nose with the same grainy note with a semi sweet character and rich notes of caramel malts . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a malty mildly crisp character along with a hollow finish that leaves little for the palate after the fact . drinkability is decent . for a marzen but it ends up a bit hollow in character . it drinks relatively well but falls short of anything special .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a dark reddish brown color . a white head forms and leaves a good coat of lace behind . s malty and fruity . a good toasted aroma . not very complex but what i would expect for an esb . t a musky metallic flavor up front . nice roasted and toasted malt with some fruit as the taste lingers . not bad at all but typical . m d light to medium body that is a bit watered down . a good creaminess though . this is not a hard beer at all to session . not a bad esb but one i find a bit typical . something i would not hesitate to drink again though .,taste,0.6,1
drink this all the time when i go to bj s brewhouse on the south side of indianapolis . very dark and stout beer . i just love watching the rings form on my glass each time i take a drink from the lacing . the taste is very roasty with a malty chocolaty and coffee feel . if you go out and can get this i would recommend you give this a try .,taste,0.8,1
i ordered my bison american without the lemon wedge but the waitress forgot so there was no head at all when i got the beer . the color was a very light yellow a little cloudy but still pretty clear for a wheat . i think it was somehow lightly filtered to get rid of some but not all the yeast floating around in it . i really could n t smell it very much in the restaurant with all the food smells and smoke around so i gave it the benefit of the doubt with a on smell . mouthfeel was pretty standard not watery but not mouth coating . the taste was a big surprise for me . i have had a lot of wheat beers that tasted in some way citrusy but this one tasted like it had the juice of a full lemon in my glass . the lemony flavor overwhelmed the rest of the flavors . this did n t make it wholy undrinkable but it certanly did n t taste like a wheat beer to me .,taste,0.4,0
ok it s repeal day observed in our southern neighbours and my yankee ancestry is encouraging me to try something special from south of the th . tonight that can only mean one thing a slightly chilled bottle of this sweet elixir to share with my own sweetie . i procured it on a recent trip to impressively beer rich austin texas . i actually got to try this a few months ago in the beerbistro bar in downtown toronto . a special order from the lcbo i got past the bottle cost hey it was dinner thank you accounts payable and proceeded to kick off that saturday night in amenable style . now this beer pours a dense cloudy apricot brown and looks like fresh squeezed fruit juice . there is no appreciable head just a minor reminder of effervescence and no lacing to speak of . the smell is very strong crisp and hot like fermenting grape must it actually twinges my nose and evokes raisins and molasses and pine hops . the malt only seems omnipotent at first there is an underlying citrus hoppiness that seems to struggle to make itself known . the flavour starts with grapefruit hops becoming more prevalent holding the huge raisin malt body at bay only for a bit until buoyed by the alcohol it washes over and envelops your palate . a number of warming spices also appear difficult to discern amongst it all . the mouthfeel is thick and syrupy and a tiny carbonated finish delivers a warming to my system that i had previously associated with port or sherry . accordingly so this is a slow sipper lovely for a quaff with the pine scent of the newly erected christmas tree nearby . my hat is off to those sensible folks years ago who reinstated the law and the mindset that paved the way for a brewery like dogfish head to create such a sexy beast as this offering .,taste,0.9,1
sampled on tap at the maproom in chicago . beer is dark bright amber with a soft and low head that pops on the stache . aroma is softly caramel with just a touch of cornbread . flavor goes from a soft caramel and with a sudden sharp swerve to the fruited apple and grape flavors of a cadbury raisin chocolate bar . beer quickly swings back to a brown nut and caramel dance before the next sip . finish is long and just a touch sweet with a light spice to hold the tongue for the next go .,taste,0.9,1
appearance cloudy golden color with a thick creamy head . smell spicy with a distinct banana undertone . taste the taste was n t exactly what i expected . i do n t have much experience with heffeweizens so the banana in the background took a little getting used to . definitely not bad though . mouthfeel creamy with moderate carbonation . drinkability i m still not sure what to make of this . i could see how one could put a few of these away but i m not yet sure if they re my thing . i still have the remainder of a six pack so i ll see whether i change my mind .,taste,0.8,1
another duclaw offering brought out for the recent pdx tasting . the beer pours an amber copper color with good head retention and lacing . the nose on this beer is impressive with sweet plum honey sweet orange and vanilla . flavors replicate the nose pretty closely in this beer and i m impressed by how smooth and long this beer is on the palate . mouthfeel is fairly full in this high alcohol monster . as for drinkability it really is n t very . the combination of sweetness and high alcohol make this very much a sipper and a beer that needs a sizeable group to work through the ounce bomber . an interesting beer to try but i have no need to ever visit this again .,taste,0.9,1
pours transparent amber with white head that dissipates fairly fast . smells of bread yeast and caramel taste is smooth slight carbonation then a caramel malt followed by slight hop presence . mouthfeel is good not great . . missing the heavy oils i crave . drinkability is high at but i find it lacking the depth of some of my favorite ipa s west coast ipa by green flash is the pinnacle of the style for me overall i am disappointed in this beer i liked the minute much better but have a hard time shelling out bucks for bottles . i will pass on this and maybe recommend it only to newbie ipa drinkers . west coast ipa by green flash . . . if your a hop head . this is the epitomy of the style . imo,taste,0.6,1
finally got around to this one after avoiding it for almost a year . i m not a huge euro strong lager fan but this one had been on my list for a while and it s always available at the alcove international tavern . here we go . a pours well with a firm white finger head s definitely a potent hoppy nose boozy notes present as well which almost mask a hint of maltiness t definitely malty fulfilling the possibility of sweetness suggested in the nose also slight estery nail polish notes and alcoholic taste dry hop bitterness pretty much dominates after that m starts off kinda heavy but quickly returns to the middle light body typical of traditional euro lagers refreshing and biting d a little to bitter for consistent consumption not bad but borderline skunky hoppiness keeps me on the fence with this one,taste,0.9,1
a transparent with a slight haze amber gold body with a beautiful pillowy white head that has great retention . looks like a west coast ipa through and through . s sweet sweet hops . or rather bitter bitter hops . again smell is characteristic of west coast ipa . how i love to live on the west coast . citrusy piney with a hint of malts and fruity sweetness . t good overall flavor though less so up front than in the finish . the finish has that hop bite that makes well made ipas so good . up front it is slightly more balanced with a strong malt presence and less of a flavor explosion than expected from the smell . the finish is dominated by citrusy piney hop greatness with a grapefruit bitter aftertaste . m a little thinner than would be desirable but the after effects of the hop oilyness that keeps your mouth watering and craving more makes up for it . d drinkability could be no less than a . could it be more . if only they allowed for it .,taste,0.8,1
another from the rockfish paired with grilled salmon sandwich and sweet potato fries . malty nutty and mildly aromatic to say the least . well balanced and went down pretty easily . not a style i can find often but whenever i can find one i really like them .,taste,0.9,1
i had heard about this a while ago and it caught my eye on the shelf with a nice design . a very light yellow very clear tiny stream of bubbles . s big nose for the style really grainy and bready from a distance and when you get your nose up in there you get nice grassy spicy hops . both typical for the style but their intensity reflects the higher abv . t starts off light but the grainy bready malt body comes up fast quickly followed by the hops . appropriately balanced and again big in flavor compared to it s less alcoholic cousins . m d full body and ends a bit more sticky than most in the style not really sweet but there is obviously a little more residual sugar in there . the only thing i can fault them for is that it s out of the style guidelines but it does n t bother me besides the lack of drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
the colour is pale chocolate brown the low head quickly disappears . no lacing . in fact the smell got notes of milk chocolate bars too . some sourish earthy notes too cocked ham wheat dough boiled vegetables and some bitter hints . the taste is . a bit . hazy . roasted nuts milk earth boiled vegetables and fried potatoes . the aftertaste is short with notes of mixed vegetables some nuts and a mild bitterness . the carbonation is strong large bubbles . the liquid is thin . not a very good beer this one .,taste,0.4,0
. for a . oz bottle at jacks . . abv . bottled on best by . i ve had this beer a few times but it s not a regular so i was surprised to see that i had n t reviewed it on ba before . considered a classic by some . pours out to a lightly chill hazed medium amber forming a large white head despite a careful pour with excellent retention and sticky delicate belgian lace . the carbonation is medium strong . the aroma opens with the smell of honey followed by that classic horse blanket farmhouse musty basement sour funk of brettanomyces that i adore . much different than most trappist ales which do n t ferment with brett at all . the funk is followed by orange and pineapple . .a deliciously tempting beer . the mouthfeel is spritzy and explodes upon the tongue with a light body . the taste opens with a short lived tartness followed by a very strong unpleasant metallic bitterness spicy cloves fusels and other higher alcohols and finishes bone dry with more metals and higher alcohols . no sweetness whatsoever . aftertaste of wet cardboard and newspaper . ugh . i m not a big fan . it smells delicious but it needs more sweetness and less bitterness to balance the tartness of the brett no fusels less carbonation and more body . at . for a wimpy bottle skip this and get some de proef de dolle duchesse rodenbach or zoetzuur .,taste,0.3,0
a it poured a dark brown body with ruby highlights when backlit . it had a minor half finger head that was a pale tan color and fell fast into the liquid and supported very light lacing . s it had the aroama of roasted malts but all other smells were hidden or washed out . there was a flash of caramel but it got lost . t this is not a very complex or entertaining porter . its really a one hit wonder . it rises and falls on the roasted malt flavors . there was a tangy flavor that i could not identify . kinda funky . m it was light and thin . it had modest carbonation and finished dry and stale . d i pass .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
the classic is just what it says on the bottle . a classic . i do love my bsda s and this one is up there with the best of them . the thing that sets this one apart is the ever so slight licorice flavour on the back of the palate . i was gobsmacked that such a strong flavour could remain hidden inside this slightly sweet malty gem without overpowering it . this alone makes the balance of the beer impeccable . a must try if you like this type of beer .,taste,1.0,1
from notes had this on tap at the brewpub in rehoboth . a the beer is a bright golden yellow color with a small white head . s smells grainy with a dusting of hops . t the taste is an epiphany for similar aal type beers . some crisp grain some light hopping . m crisp but just o so thin . d a good aal or is it an apa . . . oh well . only try this if you need a break between palo santo and burton on tap .,taste,0.9,1
another brew courtesy of my beer of the month club . appearance it has a nice light coppery color . decent head with mild retention on the glass . smell hints of spices however it faded very quickly . taste mild for a pale ale i was expecting more . i will say the bitter finish was refreshing . mouthfeel smooth could have used more hoppiness . drinkability average for a pale ale . goes down smooth nothing offensive . but nothing stands out either .,taste,0.4,0
appearance oppigrds golden ale pours a light orange to golden colour along with a clear white airy crown consisting of small bubbles . the crown in question disappears pretty quickly it s more or less vanished after minutes . additionally a small amount of bubbles are visible . smell the sour and sweet scent of orange or lemon and peach are vividly present along with a underline of caramelly notes and a slightly bitter touch during the end . taste the aforementioned fruitiness of peach peaks out in a mild but still prominent manner sweet and almost vanilla like at times . continually a acidic tone mellowly stings its way out in the middle followed by a distinctively bitter aftertaste which is greatly reminiscent of wormwood but not in the overwhelmingly putrid penicillin like sense of mould . mouthfeel rather flat medium to thin in its body smooth and round as well . the aforementioned bitterness leaves a dry feeling in the mouth . drinkability smell might be the most distinct sensory characteristic here it differs greatly between smell and taste and it s all too flat for my taste . however interesting but not spectacular .,taste,0.8,1
look brownish orange center with a dark yellowish ring around the top and bottom with a head and no retention or lace smell piney hops upfront with a citrus hops in the middle and a bit of orange peel and lemon taste here is where the beer was just awful for me . it tasted of stale grapefruits and bad citrus mixed in with some cough syrup . this was the closes thing to a drain pour that i have experienced mouthfeel medium body with a medium level of carbonation and a dry finish overall reviewing it fairly i enjoyed everything about this beer but the taste . this is one of the worst tasting dipa s i have every had . maybe i am spoiled by the delicous west coast dipa s i dont know but this one had the worst flavors i have ever experienced in this style,taste,0.2,0
it caught my eye in the shop from a shelf tag that emplored people to buy . i need to expand my range and i did know an exchange student from this country in highschool . clear yellow hay color . very light on the foam . looks light and easy . has a faint syrupy smell and maybe some hops . saaz i think . really watery . light hardly there . thin malt liquor like qualities but musky . not really sure where this was ment to go . maybe it s not hot enough out yet for this one . i suppose if i was in the fields toiling it would be quite refreshing . quite malty . could be anoter ancient bottle how fast does comerce travel from there . if you missed it get some . i m glad i tried it but wish it was in a tasting not as a purchase . there s better options .,taste,0.2,0
clear ruby hue . dense creamy light beige head leaves countable rings of foam interconnected by lace . soft floral hops medium caramel and hints of butterscotch in aroma . biscuity sweetness upfront is partially contrasted by mild hop bitterness . undertone of light caramel and diacetyl . liightly bodied with a creamy smooth mouthfeel from the nitrogenation . muted malt character from the nitro mix . faint earthy hop flavor . finishes clean and touch bland with bready malt lingering briefly . quaffable balanced albeit a bit prosaic . blarney irish ale would be better without the nitrogen co mix .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle into a snifter . a pours a jet black with a couple of fingers of mocha colored head that fades to a thin ring around the glass . decent lacing and retention . s brown sugar caramel roast and maybe a little tobacco . nice smelling beer a little on the sweet side . t wow . the flavor has a ton of hops that i did n t get in the nose . it contrasts nicely with the roastiness and then that s backed up by the caramelized sugar aspect . very nice blend of flavors . m great carbonation silky feel . d the only thing that hurts this beer is the high ish abv . otherwise i d be reaching for another right now . o been waiting to try this one and it lived up to the small hype . outstanding beer and i ll be buying more for sure .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to bort for this one . this review is not only my first but also done on a day that i ran a half marathon in a blizzard . so take it for what it s worth . poured from a bottle into pint glass . a dark with nice finger head . nice lacing throughout drinking . s chocolate abounds with hints of coffee . delightful t coffee chocolate fill the palate yet seems watered down somewhat . could be that it is a little warmer than i would like . m nice carbonation and almost coffee like . still seems watery . d very nice . could drink many during a sitting and wishing i had another .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed from notes black with a tan head . starts off looking like every other stout but with an apparently higher carbonation level than most others of the style . the smells are actually primarily of roasted malts . taste is immediately reminiscent of a porter but after a bit a metallic funk comes through and hints of wild yeast . early on this is interesting and it took me about half the beer to figure out what to make of this . after a bit i decided i did n t really like what was going on . the wild yeast and the roasted flavors do n t really go and the beer seems to be having a tug of war . medium bodied . i do n t really get this beer just like i do n t really get most stouts that are twisted into something different with new yeast strains .,taste,0.4,0
this was an interesting experiment . apperance orangish reddish brown . smell was slight but kind of expect that from this hop . taste was cirrus sweet and a slight dry biscuit on the back end . like it leaves your palette dry . overall i enjoyed the beer i would drink it again however i would not stock it .,taste,0.9,1
th anniversary brew sold in packs . congrats on years to ff . appearance pours a ruby brown color with a short finger head that disappears quickly . no lacing develops . smell loads of coffee and dark chocolate sweetness with some softer alcohol tones . taste roasted malts dark chocolate bold coffee flavors molasses prunes and alcohol are the main components here . seems a bit unbalanced as the alcohol and general sweetness tends to dominate over the coffee and chocolate flavors . it did improve a bit as it warmed to room temperature . mouthfeel smooth from start to finish . medium bodied but thinner feeling on the tongue like a porter should be . aftertaste is long on the sweetness and alcohol while the coffee lingers in the background . drinkability decent but not overwhelming . alcohol just is a bit much here . picked up a pack to support my local jersey brewery but i do n t know if i want to buy another . let s see how the next three fair on different days .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the brewpub a block from my hotel during the week . ibu of was not enough . too high a carbonation impeded the mouthfeel and the taste . too much more like a slightly hoppy lager than a bitter crystal malt used not a great drinker . not getting any hops in the smell nothing special to look at .,taste,0.7,1
rather than a deep gold appearance you could call it a depressing faded yellow lacking clarity . claimed to be in the pacnw style but uh maybe if they re talking raineer or weinhards . actually i liked most weinhards stuff more than this . dude where s my hops . i do n t need ipa hops in a pale but when you talk up the hop profile and then it lacks anything but the most nuanced flowery hop vibe and clocks in at only ibus i m pretty let down . easy drinking but this pale ale is only a slight notch above the blonde or pilsner on the flavor scale .,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at the pre dld party . from notes on a hazy golden with a short lived white head . left a thin ring of bubbles . not very pilsnerish by any means . . s lots of cereal graininess think kix or corn flakes honey and decent citrus and bitterness from the hops . huge whiff of booze too . . t way too sweet way too hot none of the earthy pils like hoppiness and light malt that i m looking for in a pilsner imperial pilsner . . m moderate touch of cloyingness decent carbonation . pretty smooth but hot finish . . d alright i suppose . not a fan . .,taste,0.4,0
dark brown and opaque with a slightly red hue . very little head was evident . slightly chocolatey aromas with a hint of some spice . flavoer had a bizarre tang that sat on top of the chocolate flavors . fruit and a good sweetness are also present but only start to really show themselves after drinking a few mouth fulls coincidentally when the tang started to go away too . finishes dry and spicy .,taste,0.6,1
perhaps i recieved a bad can . who knows . appearnece unimpressive and bland . a light yellow body that s very tansparent and a boring short lived head that fades to leave some lacing . smell has an underlying starch scent and quite an alcoholic aroma . sucks . taste vile has a grainy taste with a dry bitter aftertaste that fades quickly . even though the taste and aftertaste fade quickly after swallowing it it sucks while it lasts . mouthfeel if you can ignore the terrible taste it delivers a smooth mouthfeel . dos n t coat your mouth and the aftertaste dos n t last too long . drinkability has the drinkability of watered down sodapop . i ll let you decide if thats a good thing . bottom line i m surprised this beer is another in a long line of dissapointing macros . could this be as bad as the budweiser line . you decide . later .,taste,0.2,0
a thick viscous pour that appears a very deep brownish black color . s immediate coffee bean followed with a little bit of booze and on the tail end of the nose it had some very nice milk chocolate mixed in . t very dark and heavy beer . lot of coffee and chocolate that is really well balanced . m simply heaven as it had looked initially it enveloped the mouth like oil . very impressive stuff here . d not an extremely drinkable beer here but i do n t mind it one bit quite enjoyable .,taste,1.0,1
ml black ceramic bottle poured into a stemmed glass . vintage . a pours a thick cloudy red mahogany color that actually briefly cascaded during the pour . left a giant foamy tan head that left tons of intricate lacing behind as it slowly dissipated . s fruity . some fig raisin with a touch of cherry cranberry . some almost burnt caramel . some dry wood notes . kinda closed though . t dry with a big hop pine wood bite up front . this is surprising despite its age . malt of that same burnt caramel . some new fruits of lemon lime with fig raisin cranberry . rather bitter gets more more bitter the more i have of it . m a good carbonation level . this is surprisingly backwards . still ridiculously hoppy bitter not much malt coming through which is so weird since it should be the other way around since this has years of age on it . d i cant believe how well this has aged . based on this it could age for even more years . still very hoppy was hoping for more of the malts to come through but i can live with that . for what you get though i am glad i did not pay the full price tag for one of these . definitely not worth the typical price tag for one of these .,taste,0.8,1
a moderate pour yielded a thick finger tan head on top of a middling brown body . the rocky head slowly recedes leaving some lacing . it would not be hyperbole for me to say that i could hardly smell this beer . i mean what little hints of malt i could pick out seemed decent . hell even pseudo bocks like shiner have more going on in the nose than this . taste picks up the major slack left by the aroma . some nutty roasted and toasted malt followed by a rather hearty hopping . the hops have the loudest voice here and the malt seems faded . good flavors just watered down a bit . also the malt profile reminded me of a bock schwarzbier hybrid . mouthfeel was not so hot . again it feels way too watered down for a bock yet it still manages to coat the mouth slightly . drinkability is a headache as the entire time i m drinking this i m wanting the flavors aromas and mouthfeel to be more bock like . thanks to jpm for this extra .,taste,0.6,1
i did not like saison dedont but after reading some posts i wonder if it was skunked so organic brown bottleguess i like it or i dont no need to worry here . pours a huge head of white foam with lacing all over . this is some thick creamy full bodied foam fills the whole damn glass . yellow with a hint of orange body dense with a lot of yeast body that looks pretty darn good . i have to say this looks tasty . final pour fills the glass with a lot of floating yeast . theres a bit of funk here but the hops and sweet banana malt finish is wonderful . this has me excited to taste . i cant quantify this one . soft sweet malt like a hef funky hops the dry the finish and a strange stale something at the very front of the tongue . perfectly carbonated creamy yet lively in body . alcohol warms the mouth but doesnt push beyond that point . the flavor of this isnt like any saison ive had . i dont dislike it or like it . it really is unique and worth trying if for nothing else to try a unique flavor . i wont be going back to this one the flavors dont work for me . it seems like theres an amount of stale dead flavor .,taste,0.4,0
presentation poured from the bottle into a tulip glass . vintage but only aged for a couples as i picked this up in decemeber . appearance medium to light brown with orange highlights . one finger beige head quickly recedes into nothing . no haze or sediment present here . aroma upfront there is some caramel and a lot of funk.very yeasty and slighty unpleasant . this funk is sort of a muddled tangy flavor . taste very similar to the aroma initially . caramel notes are nice but the malt flavor never really takes off and it sort of one dimensional . the yeast note is still a bit unpleasant . nothing here is overpowering though . the yeast lingers a bit at the end but its not overpowering . mouthfeel mouthfeel is nice and light with a ood bit of carbonation that leaves it crisp and easily palatable . drinkability the abv here is hidden really well . either though the flavors are not to my liking the booze is almost invisible . really dangerous . overall a barleywine with a flavor profile that i just do not like very much . some good things here like the well hidden abv even without much age on it . just the yeast here is unappealling to me .,taste,0.6,1
cheap and alcoholic . exactly what i need to watch the red sox on tv . visually it s your generic straw yellow . remarkable number of small bubbles and a decent head . still nothing too impressive . as for the smell . .this stuff reeks . odd sort of muted skunky cheap beer smell . hints of something that may or may not be corn . one of the more unappealing scents i ve come across lately . luckily it rather lacks taste altogether . a strange and unexpected creaminess adds quite a bit to the drinkability . the mouthfeel on this one is strangely pleasent considering the scent on it . one of the best cheap beers i ve ever picked up . that s not saying much but i think i d take this over most of the other beer for bums swill out there . shockingly drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a slick total black into the glass with small tan head . aroma fresh coffee followed by chocolate malt with hints of bourbon around the edges smells pretty good . taste bourbon soaked fudge cake is the first thing i think of upon tasting this then comes the coffee element . it s really surprisingly straight forward but not in a bad way . mouthfeel thick and plush with medium carbonation . drinkability one bottle of this is fine for me in a single night of drinking .,taste,0.9,1
capped corked and foil covered bottle served in lindemans flutes . aroma strong fruit smells cranberry raspberry mostly with a bit of the lambic funk i love . appearance a purple head of tiny bubbles crowns the red plum glass . the finger of head thins to a light coat leaving a thick lace coating . flavor puckering sour slowly gives way to the fruit onslaught . jolly roger candy intensity in its sweetness and fruit jowl tightening strength in the sour and pucker this is truly a beer that makes an impact . mouthfeel first time ive thought of astringent in a positive way . its sour like a kids novelty candy . carbonation is a bit of a mystery it looks bubbly but feels fairly flat which fits the nature of this beast . overall impression dessert anyone . this is a nice celebration beer a good way to finish a huge meal . far too sweet for a session but enjoyable enough to create a good reason to pop a bottle . seek brethren seek and know .,taste,0.9,1
i had high expectations for this beer but was let down a bit . the beer came out a dark brown with a bit of ruby around the edges and a ring of head . the nose was very chocolatey not the coffee i expected to come through . the flavor was also a big disappointment . there was a very weak chocolate with a weak coffee finish on it as well . the feel was thin to moderate but still a lot too thin for me . the drinkability was not bad but still not great . just a ho hum beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours a slightly murky ruby and copper color with a small and super quick head and faintly syrupy looking consistancy . the aroma is holy christmas . cinnamon nutmeg cardamon ginger and mace blast the nostrils every sip . maybe some caramel malts hidden away in the aroma down there . the aroma is good but a touch too much on the spices . the taste is full frontal assault of spices that last through all of the fron most of the middle and mellows out on the finish . some sweet biscuit malts peak through the x mas spice haze on the finish . as the beer warms the alcohol really adds some fire to the cinnamon and ginger especially in the back of the throat . this beer is good for christmas only . i could only drink one bottle once a year and thats it thank you .,taste,0.7,1
very fresh bottle only about a month old . poured into a corsendonk christmas ale goblet . fairly cloudy amber color . dissipated head but nice ring and lacing . lots of alcohol in the aroma but fresh fruit comes through as well . i had this beer last spring and thought it was good but getting it fresh this time truly made all the difference as the fresh bottle really has all the raspberry flavor still intact . some suggestions of apple and pear come through as were also apparent when i had it last spring . it has a nice hint of champagne like tartness tastes as though it may have been brewed with champagne yeast or something . mouthfeel is good for what this beer is . obviously there s a generous amount of alcohol heat which keeps getting more prevalent as the beer warms but that goes without saying . nice spritzy carbonation too . buy this as fresh as you possibly can and serve it at fridge temperature . it really is worth it . what a fantastic warming strong flavorful brew this is . have it at the end of the night or with dessert i paired it with home made tiramisu and it was truly exceptional . it makes a delicious and less expensive substitute for port wine . it s port beer . i should copyright that name . about for a ml,taste,1.0,1
oz . can born on . pours into the pint glass a pale yellow with a finger white head that leaves no lacing . smells of adjuncts skunk and a bit of metal . tingly clean and tasteless with a light body that is meant to be consumed in large quantities .,taste,0.3,0
thanks for this fantastic holiday gift matt rob totally made my day . pours a hazy golden straw with a bit of unfiltered micro particle goodness floating around . not large chunks like you would see in a big a from smuttynose but a nice healthy dosing of tiny particles that added flavor . aroma of tropical fruit peaches caramelized row slightly subdued hops when compared to gandhi bot same thing i know but the tequila barrel has made this much more rounded out and more forgiving on the ibu scale oak . tequila and agave are definitely present but man do they taste amazing in here . the sweetness really forgives the hopped up nature of gandhi bot and either the barrel somehow added sweetness to the flavor or the combination of just the right amount of tequila barrel aging has made this one a winner . medium mouthfeel with a light carbonation which up the drinkability of this brew . will there be a next year . i will be getting my share if so . if anybody has this in their inventory i would say drink it now it is fantastic and the hops have mellowed to round this beer out .,taste,1.0,1
beer pours with a hazy dark golden color . there is little head but an interesting lacing pattern left on top of the beer once poured . taste is phenomenally balanced . a perfect mix of strong hops and malts with a wonderful kiss of wheat throughout . maybe its just the name getting to me but there is also a hint of bubblegum to it like some hops are known to have . i must say that the wheat is the most impressive part . its hard for many beers to balance the hops and wheat but this succeeds wildly .,taste,1.0,1
poured from cl bottle . almost no head though the little that there is leaves some lacing . color is dark amber on the dark side for biere de garde approaching red . quite clear . aroma of toasted grain and caramel very light . there s a good bit of complexity in the malt character . notes of molasses or gingerbread walnuts . toasted bread . the hop character is not noticeable at first but leaves a light lingering bitterness in the finish . though the carbonation is too light the mouthfeel is still good . there is decent body a touch past medium and a bit of warming in the end . some more carbonation could help the appearance and overall drinkability as it is approaching flat beer . surprisingly good considering .,taste,0.9,1
pours an unfiltered amber with a moderate tan head and good carbonation . smells like any old amber . mostly malty with a spicy hops spicy not pepper spicy hint as well . tastes like rubber . gets a twinge of spice pepper spice not hops spice in the aftertaste almost like it had some black pepper floating around in there . otherwise just tastes like liquid rubber . not going to finish this one . i like the spicy aftertaste but the taste is ike the inside of a tennis ball . i d say band aid but that would imply belgian and it s just not that . more straight up rubber .,taste,0.4,0
pours a hazy amber color with a thick off white heading . leaves some lacing throughout . looks a little flat . smell is all roasted malt with a touch of chocolate and a wood aroma . taste is roasted malt with a nice cascade blend that balances everything out beautifully and finishes malty again . mouth is medium bodied decent carbonation . goes down very smooth . drink is excellent . very easy to put a few down .,taste,0.7,1
straw gold and cloudy poured with a very small head that faded quickly . spicy hop coupled with peppery yeasty scents mixed with some subtle fruit sweetness oranges round out the aroma . at first sip belgian candi sugar grain sweetness and a purposeful burst of hop bitterness that leaves as quickly as it arrives . hops impart very little flavor and are pirmarily bittering . tastes of oranges and coriander is noticeable early on . sweet aftertaste possibly too much . creamy body from the wheat content moderate amount of carbonation . easily drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
pours a brilliant ruby red with a rose colored head that has very good retention and leaves behind some lacing . a high level of carbonation is visible after the initial pour . aromas of cherries and alcohol seem to dominate . the taste is well . different to say the least . i can best describe it as a subtle fruit flavored champagne . this does n t really have the consistency taste or feel of beer . the cherry flavor does n t come out all that much . it s the tartness and dryness of this beer that does n t suit me . the aftertaste is very dry like champagne or even a chardonnay . i wo n t be having this beer again . in fact i could n t finish my pint .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a this looks like the perfect pilsner . golden and crystal clear with a beautiful inch white head . plenty of carbonation bubbles up and just makes this beer look alive . as the head dies down there is some great lacing and a nice foam cap sticks around through the whole session . s great hoppy aroma . nothing exceedingly citrusy earthy or piney but hints of those aromas are there . this is one of the the most well rounded hop aromas i ve encountered in quite a while . t the initial taste is doughy and somewhat yeasty but it quickly blends with a crisp hop bitterness . there is more earthy and pine notes in the flavor than in the aroma and although there is nothing at all wrong with the flavor something unquantifiable just does n t impress as much as the appearance and aroma . m light dry and refreshingly crisp . the body of this beer is right on target . d all in all an incredibly well executed pilsner . a great beer for being outside on a sunny day .,taste,0.7,1
i got this in a six pack from grub mart in jacksonville . poured into a pint tumbler . a pours a little thin . comes out a dark brown with ruby hues when held to light light does easily come through . got a good tan head but went away pretty quickly . s lots of malt chocolate and coffee . you can smell the hops . t malt chocolate nuts and caramel . no hint of the hops in the nose . m a bit thin and watery . does n t really stick with you . d because it is so thin it is easily drinkable . the abv will catch up with you after a few but i can drink this . it is nothing spectacular but it is a good beer .,taste,0.8,1
ml summer . dark and ominous with a huge tan head . nice retention . the nose is surprisingly fruity for a stout lots of roast . very tangy borders on sour . actually this might be slightly infected . i remember tasting this stuff fresh and it was magnificently roasty chocolatey and rich . now it s kind of a mess . oddly fruity and pruney . the roastiness still comes through big time but the sweet chocolate character is muffled and the alcohol presence is a bit on the hot side . carbonation is nice but for an imperial stout this stuff seems thin . least impressive beer i ve had from allagash . oh well .,taste,0.4,0
the aroma is floral and perfume like with grains and a touch of basement and dust . the appearance is orange gold with no head . the flavor is like the aroma and cardboard like . the palate is watery and almost non carbonated . overall this is a bad beer maybe even a spoiled beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours orange with a lighter orange head which dissipates quickly . spices are present in the smell but no pumpkin smell like i would expect . tastes average good spiciness can taste the cinnamon and nutmeg for sure but too watery for a pumpkin brew . sticky mouth feel like it takes some of the sliminess you get when ripping out the guts of the pumpkin . interesting how that translates to the brew . too average too unbalanced for me to enjoy . while not a fan of the pumpkins because i try to keep the fruit away from my beer is it a fruit . i am trying to alert my tastebuds into something different and i was disappointed that this was my first foray therein .,taste,0.6,1
vintage poured into a clean pint glass big ups to ashby smith for throwing it in dark as night in a cave with a milk chocolate head no lacing almost like thin molassass smells like an old coffee grounds but not burnt oatmeal froma mile away little bit of chocolate since this beer has had time to mellow out the coffee has faded which is pretty cool because on the first fresh ones it was too in your face . the alcohol burn has also deminished making this one smooth imperial stout with some roast in the back the carbonation is on the heavier side when you first drink it but before the swallow its gone the syrupy slurry coats your mouth no bitterness or burn i can drink another or more . i first drank this beer as soon as it hit the shelves months ago and i didnt like it at all . i went to by some beers at the craft brew shop and ashby smith owner threw one in the bag . he said i just found this in the back room uner a shelf . so i drank it and relized that this beer is better with age . but not too much age,taste,1.0,1
poured into an e j cask cream glass on courtesy of pdxhops hazy tangerine with golden highlights with a cap of foam just shy of one finger . the is bubbly does n t last long and turns to a soapy wash. ok lace catches around mid glass . over balanced hop notes of orange rind and lemon zest juiciness tickle an otherwise boring aroma full of bread toasted wheat mild fruit esters and hints of dull yeast spice . suggestions of pollen and perfume . there was an inclination of something tomato but that seems to have subsided . i m surprised and to be honest a little disturbed with how solvent like the hop are and how potent they have remained it has tangy citric juiciness that is almost tart . when paired with toasted wheat dusty bread and a dry spice finish it comes across as a whole lot of lame . as it warms there are a few tea leaf and vegetal off flavors . the feel is on the lighter order it s certainly juicy . the level of carbonation is probably my favorite part it s reasonably low and suits the feel pretty well . but there s a coating feel on the finish that gets on my nerves . this could have been good but it is n t . terrapin dial down the hop solvency keep the wheat but nix the rest of the hefe blah blah blah drop the abv by or so clean up the finish and you should be good to go .,taste,0.4,0
oz . brown bottle purchased at krogers in finneytown poured into a flute . a pours a standard golden color with some hazing . decent head on the pour maybe a finger but it does n t hold too long . some spotty lacing . s dominated by spices . coriander is huge as well as the lemon basil . chamomile takes a bit of a back seat but as it warms and when you get a heavy dose of it the combo makes it smell like cooked boiled vegetables . . not appealing . there s some candi sweetness in the back as well as a splash of hops and some yeasty esters . t m the spices are just too much . i ca n t get the idea of cooked boiled veggies out of my head . i think there is a good beer behind all the herbs and spices . there s an assertive yet pleasant sweetness and some fruity yeasty esters . hops seem good too . just not digging the herbs and spices . body is medium with good belgian carbonation . d this has to be the first glbc brew that i did n t finish . . i never thought i d see the day . the main favor for this was the taste because i think this would drink very well .,taste,0.4,0
if i could hang this beer on a wall or use it in the boudoir as an air freshner then i would have give rumble an a . unfortunately at some point in time after pouring this beer into a pint glass i had to drink it and it was just too bitter for my taste . i enjoy bitterness but dislike over hopped beers and that s exactly where i slot rumble . when poured a rich amber flows into the glass . beautiful . much carbonation those bubbles heading to the surface faster than spawning chinook salmon . head disappears quickly with a white rim forming an o where the beer touches glass . wonderful aroma malt caramel maybe vanilla . first sensation upon tasting was a deep bitterness than deepened as the flavor unfolded . no sense of malt on first quaff . second drink i picked up woodiness malt and a bit of sweetness . the more i drank the better it got but the bitterness was still the overriding characteristic . like the man said they ca n t all be winners .,taste,0.4,0
the way he danced frightened people . they believed it was a warning from the devil oh my listed as having ibu and im afraid . must send mad props to dogbrick for hooking me up with a truly one of a kind beer . presentation brown bottle with the typical high quality labeling founders seems to have for all their interesting beers . visual pours a light reddish brown with a short lived tan head . quickly reduced to a sticky ring of lace . looks like a fine red pale ale very clear . aroma hop resinscant say that i detected more than thatsticky and oily hanging thick taste this is a very complex and interesting brew . earthy hop resins bum rush your mouth in a stinging and biting manner . the aroma prepared me . otherwise i may have had a small look of shock from the amazingly bitter aspect of the brew . alcohol is evident both in flavor and in warming . it was almost like attempting to chew on gooey green hop buds while drinking a normal ipa . there is a significant undertone of malts there that brought a very caramel and fruity essence . but this dance is all about the hops . they are lumbering swinging their arms around asking for more attention and stepping on your feet and those dancers around you . mouthfeel and drinkability mouthfeel was medium but punctuated by an oily feeling warmed with alcohol . i would definitely label it as drinkable as a sipping beer . there is a sticky and sweet aspect that survives the hop assault . drinking it every day or as a session beer could possibly permanently ruin my taste buds . double ipa . triple ipa . barley wine . who cares . it was enjoyable nonetheless .,taste,1.0,1
i had this on tap at the founders brewpub . the chalkboard only said hot . hot . hot . as a description so i asked the server and was told habenero pepper and chocolate infused oatmeal stout . having tried some fantastic chili pepper and chocolate beers such as fantome chocolate i was excited but unfortunately unprepared for what was to follow . habenero peppers are not friendy peppers . a little must surely go a long way and can dominate the flavor of anything you mix together with them . and it s like a sleeper attack as you do n t know you re gon na get hit until you taste it . there was no hint of pepper in the aroma just some mildly sweet chocolate and a little roasted malt . but the first sip gave me nothing of those flavors only intense pepper burn . i felt it for about minutes after the sip and i spent that time planning my attack for the rest of the beer . i opted for a chug as i figured it would get the offensive stuff past my sensitive mouth all at one go and put it in my stomache where it could only attack other things i wanted to digest anyway . so i downed it in seconds and just dealt with the effects best i could . this was not a fun experience overall taste and drinkability could not be any lower . interesting experiment but really i think founders could have done much better . i d have done gallon homebrew batches and attempted to optimize the amount of habenero first .,taste,0.2,0
a light gold in color with a weak looking bit of haze . it cant decide if it wants to be cloudy or clear . i would like it better if it made up its mind . the head is small almost fizzy short lived and white . nice lacing despite the poor retention . s impressively strong and pungent . i can smell this beer at arms length . its very hoppy and dense . deeply pungent and dank hops . citrus pine earth and a little suggestion of toasty grain . very nice . t quite bitter . certainly much much much more bitter than i expected from this beer . the taste is as robustly hoppy as the nose . strong assertive hop oils put your tongue in a vice . very dense flavors of pine bough and sap . a little bit of citrus tries to sweeten things up by the end with minimal results . malts are basically crushed under the weight of the piney hops . finish is intensely coniferous and bitter . m holy carbonation batman . sharp nearly painful levels of carbonation . luckily this beer is on the light side and is very crisp and biting so it doesnt totally ruin it . speaking of crisp this beer is frighteningly dry . so dry in fact you could use this stuff as kindling . d sessionable . well without getting into the obnoxious arguments over abv and definitions ill say this . its perhaps too bitter and hoppy and wildly unbalanced to be what i would call sessionable . the low alcohol and moderately refreshing qualities of it would allow me to ask for another oh and the low price too . i think ill actually buy more but i wont be sessioning it . besides its . too high for that anyway .,taste,0.9,1
thin tan foam arises atop the coffee colored brew . light can almost get thorugh the whole thing so it is n t real dark for a stout . the aroma is dry and roasty with a good mix of chocolate and coffee . lightly nutty also it smells quite inviting . the taste is a bit of a letdown though . lightly tangy and somewhat watery there are only weak notes of chcolate and only a bit of bitter coffee roast toward the finish . the mouthfeel is pretty average perhaps a little thin for style with fair carbonation . i was n t too impressed by this offering from new glarus but it was still decent . i do n t think i ve tasted a truly bad beer from them ever . i preferred the road slush to this one however .,taste,0.6,1
looks nearly black in the glass at a distance . light shines through a dark red colour when held to a lamp . slightly off white head subsides to a frosty patch work on the beer s surface after only about seconds or so . looks good . smell is excellent . caramel a bit of toffee some alcohol and dark fruit nuances suggesting rum soaked raisins . very nice indeed . taste too reflects all of these delicious flavours . begins a little raisin fig like and then turns more to just roasted malt and the alcohol shows up . this is assertively sweet all the way through though . this is a good beer and a good doppelbock but one of these in a sitting is plenty and i ll struggle to finish this bomber by myself . this is very sweet .,taste,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown black . a tan head appears then slowly disipates . smells fairly sweet of chocolate and butterscotch . a decent mouthfeel a little thin but nothing really to complain about . taste is exactly what i look for in a stout . great chocolatey roasted carmel taste . a little bitter at the end but man oh man is this a good beer . this is my first from bells and i am sure it will not be my last .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to jose for sending me this one from the heart of sequoia national forest . shared with the chicago crowd served in a hopleaf tulip glass . a pours with two plus fingers of off white foam that slowly dissipates to a chunky cap and leaves plenty of splotchy lacing . the body is a hazy nearly opaque golden peach color i can just barely see my fingers through the glass . if the body glowed a bit more this would have been perfect . s smells like a ton of hops . is this really a single hop dipa because it smells like there are bunch of things in here . lots of fresh oranges citrus rinds notes of pine and dank earthiness maybe a touch of chive in the periphery . the malt bill adds only the slightest bit of sugary support . when it s warm there s the slightest hint of alcohol . t the taste is nearly as good with lots of juicy sugary citrus . it s still incredibly hop forward but some of the complexity and depth has been smoothed out . still it s hands down quite delicious . the bitterness is surprisingly well attenuated for the style it s like that guy who makes a brief appearance at the party but then cuts out long before it ends . i could actually have stood for a little more fierceness in this area . it s not quite at . level for me but i bumped up some other areas a notch to compensate for the lower score here . m nice enamel coating resins . medium thick body with more than a sufficient amount of heftiness . low softer carbonation and a light dry finish . very good but not game changing . d once i opened this i immediately regretted sharing it i probably could have had it on my own and then been falling down drunk . this is up there with the most excellent breakwater maverick s for best dipa of and was a little better than the fresh dreadnaught we opened immediately afterward . highly recommended .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a clear bottle that i thought was a brown bottle a few hours ago . a deep deep purple almost black body with light coming through . inch thick head light brown . very pleasing appearance . s dark molasses t dark chocolate molasses not overly alcoholic or heavy though a gentle darkness if you will . one of the best stouts that i have ever had . i am not a stout fan but this one is pretty good . m certainly full . it has the feel of a mouthful of bread . d fair due to heaviness but are n t all stouts .,taste,0.8,1
i was very shocked by this brew here . i really had now expectations for this and was afraid i would like it . after i tried it i was very much impressed . it s well balanced and all around a good beer . ca n t bash this one . even managed to see some lacing inside the bottle . blew me away completely .,taste,0.8,1
served from bottle into standard pint glass . pours a hazy medium copper color . smallish off white head dissipates quickly . little lacing . aroma is a bit malty but only mildly hoppy with pine orange citrus notes . flavor is malty upfront quickly turning to a distinct hop flavor . oranges tangerines maybe at first but finishing dry with the expected grapefruit bitterness into the aftertaste . bitterness is moderate to strong and lingers well after the taste . medium body moderate carbonation . nice balance . alcohol is well hidden in the taste . the aroma seemed somewhat mild for a dipa . but the taste picks up the slack . drinkability is good but definately only one in a sitting .,taste,0.9,1
a good and drinkable ale as a saison should be however there just was n t enough there in the flavor for me . the finish was a bit watery but there were hints of grassy farm and soapy citrus . the nose suggested a bit more than what was there . also it gave me a slight headache not sure why .,taste,0.6,1
easy to drink but not outstanding is how i sum this one up . it does have a good look to it but the taste and smell are just ok . nothing to note . its an amber . it tastes like one . one that i have had many times . not bad but just not good enough to get alot of . since it is so smooth you can really crush alot of these but again no real reason too . worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark mahogany almost black color with finger of dark tan brown head that lingers a while . smells of roasted malt slightly medicinal with notes of cherries and brown sugar . tastes creamy and smooth with lots of sweetness and good malt and dark chocolate flavors . it has a nice warming sensation before a lingering finish of dark chocolate . this beer is a real treat .,taste,1.0,1
pours a magnificent shade of red amber with a two fingers of tan foam crowning over streaming carbonation leaves delicate patchwork of lace . medium bodied and nearly translucent . excellent head retention . smells of sweet toasted malt german and floral hops . marvelous balance of toasted malt and noble hop flavor . very smooth with a sweet but mostly clean finish . if you are in the cleveland area be advised it is well worth the trip to the brewery for the freshest beer possible .,taste,1.0,1
poured very attractively clear coppery blond with a slight head . the nose was initially grassy then musty yeast scented with a fruity somewhat citrusy hop . wonderful complex taste sweet honey and bright citrus notes giving way to malts and bitter yeast . a potentially excellent beer is somewhat marred for me by a bit of a flat bitter finish . but still something i d enjoy drinking on a regular basis .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to lothore for the trade on this one . it was cold when it came in the box about an hour ago and i could n t wait . stuck it straight in the fridge ate dinner and here i am . pours a very dark brown into my glass with a single finger of light tan head that seems not to want to stick around . there is very slight lacing and the clarity is excellent . perfectly dark amber when held to the light . pretty . head retention is the only thing i can knock down on this one otherwise it s perfect . nose is full of rich dark malt well balanced by the smooth not bitter hops . the hops are piney not grapefruit . the faintest hint of alcohol but also some slight roasted grain and a bit of the oatmeal spoken of on the label . rich roasted malt character the toastiness complimented by the molasses like sweet notes . finish is slightly bitter with the lingering sweetness roasted grain and faint hops . the hops in the finish turn it just a hint too bitter but the effect is such that one wants to take another sip . perfect carbonation full body smooth . could not find a better mouthfeel in an american brown . i wish surly was available in sc . this would be a go to beer for me . extremely tasty one of the best brown ales i ve had . highly recommended .,taste,0.8,1
apearance pourd a pretty much opaque black with a tan head of and a half inches that dissipated to a thin tan layer . smell fairly malty and roasty some slight dairy chocolate sweet aroama . taste creamy and rich malt chocolate burnt like flavor sight bit of dark fruit tad bit of hop in there . mouthfeel slightly creamy drinkability a very drinkable porter nice and flavorful not overpowering smooth .,taste,0.9,1
i have tried both gallo wich its the original brand in guatemala and famosa that its the one they use for export i found famosa on sweden and honestly it was very disapointing no body a little bit of corn smell as the puntuation says. its not recomended but i do recomend gallo the original one wich as far as i know has woned a lot of international awards and contests anyone around here has tried the original . . what do u think about it . .,taste,0.8,1
i received this one as an extra from maximum . a a nice bright golden color with a thick half in head . lots of carbonation and very good lacing sticking to the side of the glass . s very yeasty smelling with plenty of barnyardy funk . there is also a hint of pepper to back it up . i have been on a saison funk binge lately but this had a bit more rotten egg sulfur smell to it . t despite the smell this tastes great . the funkiness is much milder than i expected and a lot of sweetness and citrus flavors come out . m pretty much on for the style . very creamy . d it drinks a bit more like a belgian pale but sure does go down smooth and easy . another triumph for surly,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle into pint glass a light golden straw color with a wisp of a head . some carbonation can be seen . s yep that smells like a saison . lots of bubblegum a bit of yeast . fairly light and sweet . t very crisp . bubblegum and sweetness . yeasty and a bit spicy . a little bit foul . m medium to light body . plenty of carbonation . d easy to drink and very refreshing . a good simple farmhouse beer that d be great on a summer day .,taste,0.6,1
a deep red almost purple body with a thin pinkish head that drops quickly leaving medium lacing . s lots of cherry but i also got some other fruits almost tropical . i got a little bit of lactic sour and possibly just a touch of funk back there but really not much at all . the cherries take over in a big way . t very juicy cherries maybe a little bit of something richer . i would say that there is some tart but it comes exclusively from the cherries i would have a very hard time calling this lambic . m sugary slick with low carbonation . d its like lightly carbonated cherry juice . i would n t say it tastes bad but do not go into this looking for a lambic in fact if someone poured it for me without indicating what it was i would n t even call it beer . all that aside it does n t have that fake cough syrup taste that you get from lindemans so at the price i think i paid . its a pretty good deal .,taste,0.4,0
a . perfect pour . poured a rich dark chocolate with a light brown finger head and excellent lacing on the glass . s. dark roasted malts brown sugar carmel t. i thought it would have been over powering sweet from the smell but i was pleasantly satisfied with the robust coffee and chocolate dark malt undertones . it leaves a slightly sour aftertase but dry finish . some oak or caskwood flavor as well . m. heavy and creamy nice bitterness with a good sweet aroma . d. nice dark roasted maltiness not overly sweet complex and robust a great brew .,taste,0.7,1
this one definitely packs a punch to it . pours a red to orange with a little haze . little to no head on this beer . dissipates almost immediately . not a lot of carbonation to this one . smell is overpowering . lots of alcohol with lots of spice overpower the nose . taste is traditional barleywine but has the alcohol right up front . very strong . finishes with sweet and fruity accents . mouthfeel is a little thick a little syrupy . drinkability is not all there . probably because of the abv and the heaviness . a couple will set you good though.definitely worth the pickup and a must for dogfish fans .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass with no indication of drop dead date . a poured a light caramel with hazy opaqueness . a less than one finger head that quickly receded into a thin spidery cap . some minimal lacing present . s cherries duh . but what smelled like very sweet cherries . a little touch of barley could also be detected . t surprisingly not much there not even a cherry taste . it was not strong or bitter in any way but no distinctive wheat taste either . disappointing . m light bodied not much aftertaste to speak of . tasted mostly in the back of the mouth . less than average carbonation . d sadly just nothing here to get excited about . not even a session type beer . might as well drink tea . it d be stronger . just toured the sa brewery in jamaica plain . glad this was n t one of the brews we sampled .,taste,0.4,0
a a black porteresque look with a head that was just a little bit ligher than i would have liked . shines through ruby on the edges of the glass . s roasted burnt malts dominate . little bit of chocolate in there . i m looking for vanilla and i smell it i think barely or maybe it s my imagination . t dissapointing . i loved victory at sea which made me want to try another vanilla porter but this is nothing like that . i honestly do n t taste vanilla and i m trying to . other than that it s mostly burnt malts that finishes a little bitter . m little thin medium carbonation medium bodied . d well i guess you can drink it but i d rather have a nice normal porter than this . not all that great no desire to drink it again .,taste,0.4,0
this has a surprisingly cola like appearance with the addition of ruby hints and a medium sized light tan sticky head . the aroma is extremely malty with a massive chewy raisin character and a hint of roasted sharpness . the flavor starts with a big malt punch and noticeable alcohol without feeling unbalanced or overly sweet . a surprising puckering jumps out in the middle seemingly from a combination of the alcohol and the dryness of the dark malts . as it finishes a there . s a nice subtle interplay of the alcohol dry roasted flavors smacking somewhat of chocolate and hints of hops whose flavor can . t quite poke its head above the crowd . as i continue to sip this i swear i . m getting hints of rauch character in the aroma and throughout the flavor . is the smokiness really in this in the malt or emergent . either way that character along with the multitude of other complexly intertwined flavors give this beer nearly endless interest though they also limit its drinkability somewhat restricting it to mostly dessert and nightcap duties .,taste,1.0,1
deep amber finger head . tones of bubbles racing to the top . belgium yeast and malt . wow . how new . touch of alcohol . sweet yeasty amber caramel malt covered in yeast . simply boring as hell . if you like this style be default enjoy . otherwise avoid like the plague . lots of carbonation medium body . very drinkable very nice mouth feeling . abby ale is another word for crappy yeasty mess more often than not . i have had so many beers of this style and i keep being left baffled how people enjoy it . candy and sweetness are not positive unless balanced by a bitter flavor . these beers lack that and ultimately suck as a result . factor in this is n t an overly well done one for the style and things just get worse . it s odd i can love a beer of this style if they get it right . and i mean right but even the slightest failure and it s crap . this sadly is crap . if you like the style give it a try but for me and at . it s just a keep away .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a duvel glass . glass of cold water on the side to sip from periodically . lot c. appearance as poured the beer is a mostly clear bright golden peach color with a to loosely bubbled head that soon recedes to leave a ring of medium large bubbles and a thin partial layer of foam . sipping leaves no lacing at all as any bubbles slide back down to the ring . smell the aroma here is a complex mix of several things that take a while to sort out and even then im not sure i recognize them all . from the moment the bottle is opened onwards there is a musty earthy leathery character that overlays a trace of fruit that has to be strawberry but which has more of a citric character than i usually think of with strawberry . while it takes some getting used to i dont find it unpleasant . taste the first sip puckers the mouth quickly and then the tartness begins to spread . initially the impression is of lemon that turns into some sour apple that then transforms into mild strawberry with a light touch of sweetness as it rolls back across the tongue . meanwhile the sides of the mouth are still feeling the pucker from the tartness and way back in the retro nasal area there is still some citric character . mingling in here and there throughout are the musty earthy leathery bits that let you know this is a lambic . mouthfeel the mouth feel is on the light side of medium bodied with only some faint prickly carbonation . the finish is on the long side and is very complex . from the lemon tartness it seems to mellow out into a lightly sweet strawberry flavor before the dry astringency finishes things off . drinkability and overall impression im finding this beer is surprisingly drinkable . given the aromas and flavors and some of the descriptions i read before buying it i didnt expect to enjoy it so much but i think that this beer suffers from the inadequacy of words alone to convey the rich complexity of a sensory experience like this . i wont hesitate to buy another bottle of this one when i encounter it . its not something for every night but it is definitely a treat . my overall impression is of a beer that is extraordinarily complex and that i personally am giving high marks based on that complexity and the fact that im enjoying this one so much .,taste,1.0,1
poured from ounce bottle into an erdinger weizenglass just for kicks a poured a yellow tinged amber with a two finger head of bubbly white foam which fizzled to nothingness within a few moments . zero floating carbonation but a big whoosh was seen after every sip . strange . s smells very non descript but a little malty a little grainy a little zesty and a lil metallic . t this is the let down department . there is a slightly watery sweet malt taste backed with a little metallic bitterness . some toasted grain and what could be orange zest but it s very very thin . m mouthfeel is light and rolling not necessarily crisp . d a lawnmower beer for sure . could session it well i m sure but the flavor is such a letdown you probably would n t want to overextend it . best part about this brew is the label artwork and interesting effervescent effect of carbonation under the foam after a sip . then again the glass could have been working harder than the brew on this one .,taste,0.4,0
had this on cask at the j. clyde yesterday . served in an imperial pint nonic . a came out a beautiful dark red brown with a huge off white head that lasted the entire beer . great to look at . s this was the down side of this beer . only thing i got was oak . there was a little trace of malt but the oak really overpowered the nose of this beer . t the taste was a little more complex than the nose . had an heavy dose of oakiness but nothing sickening especially once it warmed . nice malt character with some great earthy hops . had a slight brown sugar or molasses sweetness to it . m had a creamy consistency that really coated the mouth . light carbonation . really coated the mouth and allowed the flavors to mingle with your tongue . d i could only have one of these in a sitting . the oak is a little heavy and makes it a bit taxing with that nose . still i would drink this again .,taste,0.9,1
appearance is dark with fairly aggressive carbonation . the smell is surprisingly subtle . pick up honey and hops . not a lot of big fruity notes in the nose as with previous versions . the taste is big and hoppy . unlike previous years this one is a giant hop bomb with a chocolately malty dry finish . the mouthfeel is simply overwhelming . not in a bad way but the carbonation along with the big hops and malts are simply sensory overload . for abv there is very minimal alcohol burn . it is however an extremely rich beer but surprisingly drinkable . this is a very different and wonderful new addition to the jewbelation vertical . pick one or two to cellar if you can .,taste,1.0,1
i love this pale ale . it pours a nice copper amber with a thick off white head and excellent retention yielding some nice lacing . the smell is light but with a good mix of malts fruit and hops . the taste is quite full with complex grains and caramel sweetness along with the classic stone citrus notes . it has a good body and light carbonation finishing dry but not overly bitter . these wo n t last if you share then so stock up on them .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle a golden amber hue into a snifter . inches of white head stuck around for a good few minutes and then partially retreated leaving a lace around the glass about an inch high . tiny bubbles float continuously to the surface even when the beer is almost gone which brings me to the aroma . my wife said this smells like carrots . i get a nice flowery grassy scent . for the taste i immediately am taken aback by the carbonation which i felt is a little high for my taste . the beer also feels light at first but it immediately gives way to a nice maltiness and good balance . the mouthfeel is medium and also balanced and the drink is actually warming . this is a nice beer which i would recommend with light food such as a salad or sandwich or on it s own on a hot day . it s was in the upper s in nyc today and this definitely hit the spot .,taste,0.6,1
growler shared at woodshop . . pours a clear dark gold bronze color with a light tan head . aroma starts out with deep sweet fruitiness but then melds into a huge solvent note . sharp woody acidity comes through in the smell in taste with sour fruits and a solid amount of sweeter malts to back it up . very weird beer .,taste,0.8,1
not knowing what to expect i anticipated that this beer would be heavy and rich . i was correct in that it was rich and inviting yet not heavy . contrary to my belief this beer has a lovely rich texture and taste with an abundance of malt . i thought this beer was so good i was saddend to find i had only one . it s almost dangerous being . but a pleasure to drink . this is why i love beer .,taste,1.0,1
this thing was a bit of a surprise . delivered in a small tulip glass the deep cocoa body was topped with a just slightly lighter brown foam that was thick enough to support a penny . there was active bubbling that gave a very nitro pour effect . the beer had a milk shake look to it . the aroma was sweet tart with a somewhat cherry sensation . it was also warm with alcohol and just slightly chocolatey . the taste was dense with sour tart alcohol flavors cherry like sweetness and chocolate toasted malt compliments . the body was unlike any other beer i ve tried and had the consistency of an odwalla juice with heavy suspension of malt sediments and bubbles . really cool and it regulated the drinking rate . after a while the head thinned out and there was just a slight meniscus of what must have been alcohol above the heavy thick body of the beer . this is powerful stuff .,taste,0.9,1
bought in the oz brown bottle.nice simple label . appearance what can i say but its black pitch black no light permeates this beer very small head even when poured roughly.soon fades to a ring around the glass . nice stout smell but there is something different here.among the usual toasted oats i smell a double clotted cream aroma. strange but welcoming . the tatse of this beer is pure pleasure.creamy yet rough.slight yet massive.so much taste sensation.massive variety . black coffee and fudge clash.nice hoip bitterness to end.i even taste cream cheese.man so complex . feels magic on the tongue leaves the back of my mouth tingling with anticipation . good drinkability if its cold outside a massive brew.very good stuff .,taste,1.0,1
pours rich black with glimmers of burgundy and crimson . head is medium large solid with a creamy top layer and a bubbly under layer . lacing is minimal small islands form and die down quickly . aroma is strong spicy warm and dry thanks to lots of booze . slight earthiness washed in lots of dark fruit brown sugar pralines and hints of bourbon . not overpowering but delicious smelling . very distant notes of cool vanilla . mouthfeel is silky juicy and smooth with a refined spicy tingle at the end . flavor is immediately vanilla creme and bourbon with a nicely mellowed undertone of charcoal . dark cookie like malts and dark fruits follow . anonymous sappy hops provide a fair amount of bitterness . roasted pepper sort of spice and plantiness . lots of boozy warmth and some sappy herbal almost medicinal hops in the finish aftertaste is bittersweet chocolate and quiet fruity yeast flavors mingled with a savory puckering tartness .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a can into a pint glass it served up with one inch of head that did n t quickly dissipate . the appearance was quite cloudy as intended it s labelled as an unfiltered cellar beer . the mouthfeel was average and the first thing you taste is yeastiness and the hops . some people have called it a summer beer because of the citrusy notes you also can detect some banana esthers . however i do n t mind drinking this brew even in our cold quebec winters . the finish is dry with a note of bitterness . contrasted with their other offerings this is a runner up to ur bock but ahead of their on tap lager and bottled pilsener . definitely something i ll pick up again when i m in toronto .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a nice shade of a goldish color and leaves some nice lacing on the side of the glass but not too much just right . which adds up to a medium bodied head . s smells of fruits and hops . has a sweet honey scent as well as pine . smells a lot like a ballast point sculpin ipa grapefruit pine hops etc . t has a very similar taste to the sculpin ipa as well . a lot of grapefruit flavoring with hints of pine and i m guessing it is the common juniper berry . m feels good . not the best but not the worst . nice and smooth but still a little too much carbonation . d probably would only be able to have or . not a big fan of a high percentage of carbonation but would recommend it to an ipa fan during the warm summer months . not a good beer to enjoy by the fire while there s snow on the ground . definitely meant for warm summer nights and cookouts . enjoy . tom and analise .,taste,0.9,1
there are two good inches of dense fizzy tan head . color is a cloudy dark brown with pale sediment . wow rich tangy nose has dark toffee syrup chocolate and cherries . the front is tangy toffee spicy with butter . in the middle there is dark rich malt and tangy fruit . lots of alcohol in the finish with some buried cherries and bitter chocolate . nice cherries push forward in the aftertaste with some biscuit and spice . wow . what a great use for lindemans kriek . delicious spicy dark fruity brew with a quite bitter finish . brilliant .,taste,1.0,1
my first time trying this one out . i ve heard some good things so i m looking forward to it . appearance deep brown with ruby highlights . tan head fizzles up on the pour but fades quickly . aroma bourbon is big on the nose . slight hints of vanilla and roast malt . bourbon is definitely what shines through strongest . taste there is a high amount of boozy heat throughout the flavor development . vanilla flavor is substantial off the bat with a nice spicy and woody balance . some sweetness sticks throughout but it never gets to be so much that it is over baring . mouthfeel drinkability rather loose and light in body for such a big beer . it gets progressively less drinkable as it warms . the cloying factor gets to be a bit much later in the glass . overall i could see why a little time on the shelf could settle this one down a bit . i do think the bourbon flavor is complex and not without its charm but a little time to melt into the rest of the flavors could help the overall balance .,taste,0.9,1
great beer to tide you over until february when the good beers come out . i had this in a pint glass . some of the best head i ve ever seen . it has great lacing . huge lumps of head on the side of the glass . a little spiciness up front finishes sour . great session beer . thanks jim .,taste,0.7,1
another gem from joemcgrath s edmonton haul . a pours a murky swamp water copper colour two fingers of light fluffy head with solid retention and some nice chunky lacing . s unique scent and reminiscent of a black ipa with nice earthy cedar hops dark roasted caramel malts and a tart espresso scent on the finish . t surprisingly bitter earthy hops off the top and the coffee malts though present definitely take a back seat . bitterness lingers on the tongue . a bit disappointing and one dimensional as i was expecting a much more complex flavour . m medium bodied ale that bubbles up on the tongue goes down smooth and finishes nice and wet . o very drinkable and reminiscent of a toned down cascadian ale . i was expecting more on the coffee side of things and must admit that for the price it was a bit of a disappointment .,taste,0.6,1
after tasting this beer it was completely worth the hour i stood in line to purchase it . a it pours out darker than the night and refused to allow any light to pass through . there was very little carbonation but that is most likely due to be being in the bottle for about a week . s when brought up for a smell vanilla and bourbon are very prominent . there was a subtle fruity smell along with dark chocolate . i did not get an alcohol burn up the nose which surprised me due to abv of the dark intrigue . t i could not get over how delicious tasting this beer was . it was everything i expected from a storm king but oh so much more . you are able to experience the woody earthiness that it acquired during it s days in the bourbon barrels . the bourbon taste was not as prominent as i expected it to be from the smell along with the vanilla . it was a very nice surprise . m there was almost no carbonation that i experienced while drinking it . it did not have a heavy body but it is heavier than a medium body beer . it almost had a creamy texture to it . d this was a very smooth beer to drink . it s high abv was hidden under the flavors especially the bourbon . it would be very easy to keep going back for bottle after bottle . overall exceptional . congratulations to victory . i do hope victory will make another batch of the dark intrigue in the years to come . i would also like to see victory do something with their golden monkey .,taste,1.0,1
first of all this is my first bipa tasting . take it for what it s worth since i m not real familiar with the style . this beer was massively overcarbonated . took the bomber from the fridge and set it on counter for a couple of minutes while doing something else . opened bottle and it was a gusher . took a while to get a decent amount of beer in glass obviously a lot of head . looked ok once head settled a deep dark brown . smell had a medium citrus note compared to other ipas . this did not translate to taste though there was some initial pine taste but then the bitterness overpowered everything else and made it unpleasant to drink . the mouthful was very thin and very dry . i gave dogzilla a shot but i m pouring out the other half bottle and passing the next time i m offered it .,taste,0.2,0
pours a very thick oily jet black body hosting an inch and a half of rich tan head . it leaves an almost solid wall of lace as it fades . woiw is what i think of when all the aromas reach my nose . like fresh baked sweet bread carmalized malt toffee vanilla and esspresso . i could just smell this one all night . enters the mouth a litttle thinner than i expected along with some scattered mediciney tones . a bit of soured bittered shrill asheyness is left on the tongue . this brew is no where near as tastey as the nose lead me to believe . it really lacks the creamy roasty richness that i would have loved to have had accompany the nose . it does show a little bit of aht carmalized malt on the mouthfeel . nicely drinkable overall though .,taste,0.6,1
presentation oz green bottle with raised glass of trumer pils around the bottom of the neck . a faint laser printed freshness date of is on the neck of the bottle . appearance bubbly golden straw hue decent lace with a good retention . clarity is perfect . smell fresh cut hay lemon zest and a faint biscuity maltiness . taste mouth feel moderate body with a long drawn out crispness fresh lemon herbal hop with a solid bitterness . hop flavor seems to linger for a good while . firm dry malt character leaves a small trace of sweetness and very little in the after taste . faint hops in the dry finish . drinkability notes a pretty remarkable german pilsner being that it is brewed in the us . right up there with the rest of my favorites knig pilsener organic ur pils or wrzburger hofbru premium pilsner .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle purchased from the bruery for ten dollars this weekend also sampled it on tap while i was there poured into my duvel tulip glass this afternoon color is a golden orange with yellow highlights inch fizzy white head does not last too long some retention decent lace aroma is made up of yeast apricot grassy accents brettanomyces and fresh hops flavor is dry and earthy at first some tanginess in the middle because of the wild yeast finish is dry with some mild citrus gets more chewy as it warms with a lemon and orange twist too dry slightly sweet and chewy mouthfeel aggressive level of carbonation medium body taste is refeshing and crisp this will be nice to drink in a few months when it gets warmer outside again goes down easy not filling keeps a very light feel without being watered down very good drinkability the brett will probably make things develop in the bottle even more and make things even more interesting after a few months i had been excited to try this for some time now i actually like it better than the saison rue and that is a great beer as well lighter and feel and strength but not lacking in flavor and complexity will be buying more of this soon recommended,taste,0.7,1
pours a hazy yellow decent head nice lacing . smell is faintly malty some alcohol . taste is slightly tart some lemon zest slight apricot fruit . some alcohol comes through on the finish . mouthfeel is medium good carbonation . overall a nice treat that i ll look out for .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear copper amber color with the wonderfully beautiful creamy rolling head that tops it off with a full inch and a half at the top of my imperial pint abbey ales from the nitro canister . i know a lot of bas do n t like the whole nitro canister idea but it does make for a pretty beer . aroma is a nice simple pale malt slightly sweet but also with a decent hop end . but mostly sweet malt . flavor is pleasant but very mild . gentle malts grainy bready with a very light hop bite at the end . i like this beer very easy to drink but not as complex and interesting as some others i ve had from tap in the uk .,taste,0.7,1
deep dark brown like a walnut from the deepest darkest woods . huge tan head settles to an of an inch and lasts for most of the duration . sweet dark toffee and loads of it in the aroma ice cream chocolate peanut brittle and honey . it is a truly wonderful aroma . carbonation is blistering . body is medium with mild chocolate bitterness . taste is sweet espresso bakers chocolate caramel and a mild burntness . mild lactic qualities . all the elements are here and it drinks fairly well but for reasons i just cant explain it just doesnt live up to the better milk stouts ive had .,taste,0.6,1
appears a murky copper color with a two finger off white head that lasts forever nice lace on the walls as well . smell is all piney hops . taste is very aggresive bitter piny hops not much balance here . mouthfeel is creamy for a ipa with good carbonation . overall this is a good version of a ipa and a must for hop head fans that like a good ipa .,taste,0.7,1
appereance is just about perfect . clear dark amber with the best head i ve seen on any big beer and this one is . aroma dissapointed me . there is a nice citrusy hop aroma clearly there but it is n t in your face fresh raw hops that i love . when it warms it has a slight aroma of nail polish removal . flavor is great . very hoppy with extreme bitterness and a heavy malt presence showing great complexity . my only complaint is that the strong bitterness gets in the way of everything else . mouthfeel is fairly dry with hop bitterness assaulting my mouth . drinkability is good . on my first half of the bomber i was thinking i could have another one if it was available . towards the end of the glass as it warms it slowed down with the strong bitterness and alcohol . my only complaint here is they should take a huge handful of the bittering hops and throw them in for dry hopping . too much bitterness and not nearly enough hop aroma .,taste,0.8,1
cl bottle poured into a pokal . a light clear straw with small bright white head limited retention settling into a ring of bubbles around edge of glass and small tracery of foam on perhaps of the surface . s bright clean smells of unripe sliced pears fresh damp grains very slight spicey notes . t sadly although i really liked the smell on this one the taste does not measure up at all . strong tastes of plastic or metal distract from fresh grains and slight bitterness of fresh flower petals . furthermore in the finish there is a strong very unpleasant bitter taste very similar to having bit down on a bad walnut that just wo n t go away . m light body actually pretty decent mouthcoating light spritzy carbonation level . d i have to give this one low ranks for drinkability . one expects a light lager such as this to go down smoothly and this one does have decent mouthfeel and light body but there is a strong unpleasantness to the taste and a bitter lingering feeling as of having chewed on bitter bad walnuts that makes each sip harder to take than the last . i finished the bottle but was tempted to drainpour by the end and i certainly do not want another one .,taste,0.4,0
bought this at whole foods who was pushing it hard . seemed like they had an overstock of it with large displays in more than one spot . this one s a fairly clear gold on the lighter side . the white head fades quickly and there s little to no lacing at all . i smell faint spices of cinnamon clove and i guess nutmeg . although i m probably just saying that because it s supposed to be there . i do n t really smell it . the pumpkin does n t really come through so much in the aroma either . i do n t doubt it s there but i expected it to be stronger . because of that i figured it would n t taste so sweet and would actually have elegant notes of pumpkin . however it did not . taste was flat and boring . did n t notice any real malt or hops either . drinkability is satisfactory but not quite in a good way . the mediocrity i taste makes it easy to drink . i wo n t buy this again . there are way too many good new england pumpkin brews out there to waste your time with this .,taste,0.4,0
a pours copper amber with a . finger off white head that melts into a inch creamy cap that stays throughout the beer . s dank pine mixed with pungent grapefruit t lots of pine grapefruit mingles in the background heavy spearmint herbal and the pine comes back in with some bitterness . faint malt in the shadows . some sugary lemon stands out as it warms . tea tannins type bitterness also comes into play . m moderate carbonation smooth light to medium body . not as bitter as the ahtanum . this variety is complex and adds a variety of pungent flavors .,taste,0.8,1
pours an amber color with an off white head that settles quickly leaving behind very little lacing . smell is of some grainy malts with a not over the top hop fruitiness . taste is much the same . not much hop action going on in flavor lots of grainy biscuit like malts some floral and citrus notes but nothing out of the ordinary or overwhelmingly good . mouthfeel is good medium bodied with lots of carbonation . very easy to drink and is definitely a good session pale ale although i would probably revert to my standard sierra nevada pale ale if given the choice . an average at best apa .,taste,0.6,1
draft service into a half pint goblet at whole foods in tustin . a very hazy dark golden color with one finger of persistent off white foam head . moderate lacing remains on the glass . s all hops and fruity sweetness with an intense blend of citrus fruit displaying a bright grapefruit side as well as darker citrus . tropical fruit is also present in the smell but less aggressive and pine foliage is detected strongly at first but diminishes toward the end of the glass . no alcohol smell is detected . t citrusy hop aromatics are abundant up front as this beer starts sweet and stays that way throughout . hop aromatics soon become more varied with some pine as well as floral notes that were not present or perhaps just buried in the smell . in the middle some faintly toasty graininess appears but flavors remain hop forward . bitterness is moderate in the finish remaining nicely accented with grapefruit peel but not lingering long on the palate . no flavor of alcohol is detected . m medium viscosity very syrupy and heavy on the palate to the point of being unappealing with very little carbonation . d while not a home run this beer does have a special talent and that talent is projecting its west coast hops profile in high fidelity . drinkers looking for multi layered complexity in their dipas should search elsewhere all that double jack has to offer is one pure resonant note . the texture of this beer is its greatest failing not so much sticking to the palate as blanketing and suffocating it . despite moderate bitterness and a fairly short finish it leaves the palate wrecked and in need of re calibration .,taste,0.8,1
i must admit this kind of thing is n t my bag . anyone that has seen guinness will know that the appearance is just incredible . exactly what stout should look like . though i had it a few times served properly by irish beer maids in the home country i just do n t like the tase of it . black creamy liquid is n t for me i guess . though i do understand why many would love it .,taste,0.4,0
tried on this is of the most recent batch . this beer was released flat little carbonation . i knew this ahead of time and overall though it was fairly decent but the carbonation would help and maybe make it worth the . price tag . luckily i got to sample it in the otm tasting room . a reddish dark copper . very few bubbles around the edge no head or carbonation bubbles throughout the beer s the predominant smell is of oak it is almost overpowering along with the smell of alcohol . there is also the smell of the bourbon along with notes of toffee dark caramel and molasses . t the oak is not as strong as in the nose . the beer comes through way more and along with the bourbon . there is a good amount of sweetness in this beer . the alcohol i feel is not over powering at all . i was happy overall with the taste only if there was some carbonation . m the large amount of sweetness and no carbonation make this a thick beer . it drinks more like a cognac or bourbon due to the lack of carbonation similar to utopias . again i wish this beer had carbonation . i feel like it would then have been more enjoyable . overall i thought it was okay and it grew on me as i continued to drink it however the oz i had were enough .,taste,0.8,1
shared with my man dc alright the hype surrounding this beer almost puts it in a lose situation from the start but a treat nonetheless . a pours black and a bit thin looking for what i expected light tan head that sits atop the blackness . the head falls to a ring and leaves little trace . a roasted chocolate malt burnt molasses subtle dark fruits good aroma and very pleasant . t fuck me again we get the chocolate but less cooked flaors molasses moves all that is then taken over by chocolate covered cherries that is very dominant figs more mesh of dark fruits that are slightly overkill . alcohol is nonexistent which is absolutely amazing a brandy dark rum influence comes in as it warms . m exceptionally smooth there is no other way to put it full bodied and coats well slides throughout the palate and goes down easy . o the hype that killed a beer . this is such a well crafted brew but did not come close to living up to the noise i mean i really could go without for the rest of time . the dark fruits are a bit much for me and a solid as this beer is i previously saw myself getting dld tickets in the future . fuck that noise,taste,0.7,1
note i have not tried any other orange ales to date . the packaging is more impressive than this cream ale . it is more like drinking an italian soda than a beer . a a washed out yellow with a thin white head . s creamsicle orange soda . t a very simple taste . no trace of malt or hops aka beer . m drink a smooth orange cream soda and you have the identical taste . d so sweet and soda like that i would be hard pressed to drink more than one of these consecutively . definitely a beer to start or end the night but not what you want to have as the main even .,taste,0.8,1
picked up this bottle as an extra in a trade and just now got around to trying it . not really sure what to make of it to be honest but here it goes . served cold and poured into a pint glass this one was consumed on . the pour was average at best . medium light amber with a nearly crystal clear body on this one . nice carbonation coming up from the bottom . the head was small white and fleating . the aroma was dull ginger maybe hints of light grain and a nasty acidic tone to it . the flavor though was where i almost gagged . it had an astringent taste that just did nothing for me . grainy almost chewey with a stale peanut butter like finish . light body and crisp but just wrong . this was not an enjoyable expiernce for me to say the least . i will pass .,taste,0.3,0
enjoyed this from oz bottle a finger of light brown head that dissipated after abut seconds to minute . caramel in color . s smells of malt and caramel definitely different from my normal ipa smells . no hints of citrus or pine hops to be found . t taste citrus grapefruit caramel flavors . very off based from anything else similar to lagunitas other varieties in this fashion . m heavy maybe a little chewy definitely not a light drink or session beer d not a bad offering by lagunitas . if oyu have the availability to get some of this brew pick up a er and try some for yourself . not bad . not in my top being an ipaseeker but still a tasty treat . enjoy .,taste,0.8,1
finally on sale . a six pack a pours with a clear orange copper color with a fiant white fluffy head s smells like sweet malt with a faint hoppy lemony aroma t hits first with a lemony drying bitter hoppyness and finishes leaving your mouth tasting like toasted malts and biscut undertones m carbinated and medium body but very good balanced well nice d i would drink this any time any where,taste,1.0,1
from a oz . pours a clear brass gold color with a moderate head that does n t hang around too long although a bit of lacing is everpresent . smells estery and a bit like bananas that are overripe . there s a weird kind of burned element to it but not smokey . the taste is also like bananas and stale bread . mouthfeel is full and fizzy . what a disappointment . i saw belgian abbey ale and thought that surely it had to be a little good . not terrible but not worth having really either . just kind of blah .,taste,0.4,0
it s a fine beer with a very nice color although it does n t have much smell o i may be constipated . it s got also a very good taste much better than many other english ales . a good beer in many ways and about the bottle . one of the most beautiful of my collection .,taste,0.8,1
interesting . this ipa . well it pours an ultra translucent pale straw gold bud light esque with a thin white head that exhibits very little retention . aroma is of light corn notes and a hint of mustiness . taste is bready malt corn with maybe a slight touch of earthy spicy hop flavor very minimal . mouthfeel is light medium . i m drinking this coming in from the golf course and its hitting the spot despite its lackluster performance as an ipa it is at least refreshing .,taste,0.4,0
poured at about degrees into a tulip glass . appearance intriguing murky golden color about a full inch of head decent retention nice carbonation sediment visible . smell instant smell of orange peel as the bottle was opened . sweet maltiness and grain followed and a little bit of ester like banana . orange followed again afterward . no real indication from the nose that the herbs are present . taste nice mild grain taste with a medium body . esters are difficult to taste undeneath the honey and orange flavors but the orange flavor is fortunately pleasant . a little bit of spiciness in the malt but mostly sweet with not much in the way of hops . the coriander and chamomile make a cameo at the back end of the finish but that s about it . a little more presence would probably help the brew . mouthfeel carbonation was good though i think increased carbonation might do the brew more justice . not particularly sticky thickness would have improved enjoyment of it . overall not unpleasant but not impressive . drinkability very drinkable if a bit sweet . easy to session . a strong like of citrus specifically orange is necessary to enjoy more than a glass of this brew .,taste,0.7,1
appearance deep opaque auburn brown with a creamy tan head that dissipates to a thin layer . smell the aroma is of much sweet fruits like apple pear hint of darker grape also some malt and bit of yeast . taste an interestingly complex taste to this brew . sweet dark fruits pear chocolate some berries dark and sweet malts slightly herbal hop and grape dark . mouthfeel very active carbonation creams up this brew . drinkability this is one fine brew to savor . the flavor is very pleasantly complex . just when you think you have a grasp on a flavor it morphs into another brilliant .,taste,1.0,1
this brew pours a large head of fine off white colored bubbles and a transparent brown body . it has a nice malt aroma with a very little lacing . its mouthfeel is fizzy and somewhat tingly . the flavor of this brew is somewhat thin with nothing special to remark about . not much flavor at all a few caramel notes if anything . definately lacking in character .,taste,0.3,0
tap pour into a snifter at the barley house in algonquin . a pours a fairly dark reddish hue . produced a gray ish colored head with some lacing here and there . s a malty profile . dry but has some pineapple citrus . t again a good malty backbone . the oaked aspect is pretty far in the background in the sense of the flavor but it is there . very hoppy but it a more sweeter citrus sense . m a good carbonation level . dry and bitter at first but once it warmed up in the glass to room temperature the malts really shined through balancing things out . d i like the balance all three mixed brings to the table . truthfully i am not a big fan of either of them by themselves but combined like this is quite nice .,taste,0.9,1
a small sticky dense tan head sits on a dark brown beer . gorgeous garnet highlights . nose is malty bready hugely spicy nutmeg and cinnamon . the beer starts spicy and creamy with toffee and vanilla . a thick creamy middle shows some tangy fruit leading to a very bitter very bready finish . this is absolutely delicious . right up my alley . for me the spice is definitely not overdone and the breadiness creaminess spice and malt all sit together nicely . the hop bitterness is just a little sharp for this style for me so i m keeping a magnum and a couple of sixers for next year . but still a great evening capper served just below room temp .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle in a dogfish head snifter . a beautiful copper brown color with a light brown head that disappears quickly . s light malty smell . t smooth yet a lot of bite . good finish with strong malt flavor . m medium bodied with good carbonation . d great beer . chock up another great beer for dogfish head .,taste,0.9,1
a large but not so sticky head forms over a dark ruby body . the aroma is at first very pleasant and tart but as the head subsides and the beer warms a subtle yeast spice and caramel malt aroma comes out a bit . flavor is quite spicy reminiscent of chimay yeast and very boring . yeast spicyness is boring and annoying the warmer i let this beer gets the spicier . reduce the spice and a good score could lurk but as it is no another boring yeast beer from belgium . moderately smooth beer . drinkability is hindered by spice with the exception of rochefort and westvleteren i m done with belgiums .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours a dark ruby red color with a thick frothy off white head that quickly disappears and leaves some decent lacing on the glass . smell is fruits raisins and slight alcohol . the mouthfeel is of medium body with moderate carbination . taste is of fruit malt and alcohol that is a little upfront . drinkability is dangerously high . a little pricey but damn good .,taste,1.0,1
i purchased a ml bottle of this festive ale from the local tesco in stornoway . the beer poured a copper amber colour with almost no head not surprisingly this disappeared almost immediately . the nose was mainly hoppy with some faint hints of fruit and a touch of spices but these were faint . the taste comprises of an initial hit of hops combined with an orange aftertatse this also had a hint of cinnamon . the ingredients were there but this medium weak bodied beer lacked flavour . at this is not a session ale however i was reluctant to finish the small glass that i had has potential but too bland and watery .,taste,0.6,1
this winter warmer had almost a mahogony hue to it . the head was very minimal . the smell was typical for this type of beer it was a bit bitter very minimal smell at all . the taste of this beer is overwealmingly bitter and continues throughout the beer . the mouthfeel was typical for this type of beer it was warming an almost oily coating of the mouth tongue and palate if trying at a tasting this beer should be held to near the last as it will ruin ones palate . the drinkability of this beer is ok i could n t drink more than one would i have wanted to .,taste,0.4,0
it s definitely not the usual run of the mill brews with this sweet blueberry beer . a lot of beer in maine has the same inspiration of this fruit flavor but this atlanta microbrew beer is definitely worth a go . it definitely has its sweet blueberry taste at first and then fades to a surprisingly substantial wheat flavor in the aftertaste . perhaps it could be called a dessert beer but it s not a brew i would grab every time i go to the store .,taste,0.8,1
oz can poured into a duvel snifter . pours a pitch black silky smooth color with a nice solid one finger deep brown head with lots of cratering and sticky lacing . nose is very sweet malty and it almost smells a bit like belgian yeast interesting . there are some hops but it s not over the top . wow taste is something different i m not sure if i like it . it s a bit metallic i do n t attribute that to the can and has a somewhat sharp tang . it s fairly acidic and harsh a bit grainy as well . there are some hops because i do get bitterness on this but it seems more like bitterness from roasted malt . mouthfeel is fairly watery with very light but sharp carbonation . it s not so easy drinking and it leaves a bit of an off flavor in your mouth . honestly i m a bit disappointed in this .,taste,0.4,0
this is one of those beers that i picked up knowing it was going to be good . it came through with flying colors . there is a great copper tone they got out of the malt . the hops were huge on it . it leaves behind a thick shag carpeting of lime green hops on your tongue . for how loud the hops our the finish of the beer is smooth . it leaves a thick malt taste instead of the citrus burn that you get from some strong ipas . after taking a second glance the beer taste darker then copper tones lead you to believe . this is the professional of ipas .,taste,1.0,1
appearance hazy golden yellow with a thick pillowy white head that sticks around . smell slight fruitiness with some malts and faint herbal hoppiness . taste slightly sweet and nice and malty . some faint fruit and pepper crispness . also some hop bitterness that rounds things out nicely ending each sip with a slight bready and hoppy flavour . mouthfeel smooth refreshing with a pretty lively carbontion . medium bodied . impressions excellent definitely a must try for any wheat beer lover . or any beer lover for that matter .,taste,1.0,1
this beer is a tribute to the infamous eroica hop which is no longer being grown . i still have the bottle sitting on my desk . this beer is one of the reasons why laguanitas is my favorite brewery . sort of had a holiday ale taste . a bit of pine almost . it does n t matter because the beer as well as the hop variety is no longer in the world .,taste,1.0,1
arrives dressed in classic black with a milk chocolate head . this already looks like serious stuff . sweet caramel and whiskey aroma . the tender creamy mouthfeel unfolds an incredible tangle of flavors complex long caramel looped around chocolate covered brandied cherries with a hint of hazelnut wafting by . more black cherries in the finish . then slowly slowly whiskey wineyness and finally a bit of resin . and there s smoke in there too . alcohol hidden well but my body is not fooled a few sips has my head spinning . i d like to try this again but maybe a small glass . with dessert . hmmm .,taste,1.0,1
look four finger mocha shaving cream head good retention clear deep ruby about a srm lots of carb very nice lacing . smell burnt malts chocolate light whole bean coffee . taste big malts chocolate coffee fresh bean vanilla not extract tasting that smooths the end to a coffee bitter finish it tastes like a nice high end coffee body is a too light carb is too much imo . final thoughts i think this would make a perfect intro to porters for people that are totally new to it . very basic porter thats toned down a bit with added vanilla . but for more experienced porter lovers this is gon na come up short for you and leave you wanting something more . not bad a bad beer just nothing to go nuts about .,taste,0.8,1
the beer s deep deep brown tone is very shtarker even its dark chestnut highlighting suggests a masculine tone . despite the colour made apparent when holding it up to the light no rays are allowed passage through the center of the beer it is for the most part opaque . the head like a good jewish beer wears its kippah and never takes it off . the brewery does n t advertise that this was bourbon barrel aged and we can only assume it was n t that would n t be kosher but it sure as shabbat smells like it was . get within five feet of it and you re hit hard by the scent of musty harshly tannic oak and a quantity of alcohol that could sterilize an olympic sized swimming pool . and even if if being the operative word you re able to get beyond that all you re likely to encounter is an excessively potent bouquet that resembles the unique but overly bold notions of port macerated figs and barrel aged coffee . i ll admit it this is too much for me and i find myself become nauseous just from the fumes . the taste fortunately is slightly less of a kappora albeit it still strikes me as a homebrewing experiment gone wrong . while the laundry list of different malts and different hops is far too great to list in its entirety here that matters little because all that s tasted is the percent is that all . alcohol . i swear there s steam coming out of my ears . the flavours include some sort of fermented raisin juice a bourbon blended christmas style figgy pudding and a lot of ashy harshly roasted and naturally spiced oak wood . i m sure there s plenty of people out there floored literally as well as figuratively by the beer s imperial stout like complexity but i ca n t get beyond its obnoxious potency . there was definitely a time where i might have automatically assumed this beer was great just because its overwhelming strength and boldly distinctive character . not anymore . i do n t see this as the chosen beer but rather the undrinkable beer . perhaps if taken in shots but otherwise this is good for nothing but causing chaloshes . everything about this is meshugeh who needs malts or hops or alcohol . it s a mieskite of a beer . let us hope that he brew does n t try to top this for their fourteenth anniversary . i ve enjoyed all this brewery s beers to date including the anniversary offerings but i ve found this one even after aging too intense and obnoxious .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into my de struise glass . . terrible pour for a stout only about half a finger of light tan head that is gone immediately to only a ring light lacing . the body is dark brown not much to see here . the aroma is tons of light bitter cocoa and chocolate sweet but not half bad . a hint of roast . the taste is borderline terrible . the front for a millisecond is fine as there is some chocolate but then you all there is terrible ash charred coffee bitter wood and alcohol . just horrendous not one good thing about this . the feel is warm ok carbonation . . this is not drinkable . big time pass .,taste,0.3,0
brewed in . pours brown and cloudy as it should with nice head and moderate lacing . the aroma is one of light malt spice and a light underlying fruitiness a solid although now overwhelming representation of one of the style s strengths . the body of the beer though was exceedingly flavourful with many subtle flavours all balanced together and fighting for the palate . at different times coffee malt molasses spice and fruit all are playing on your tongue . the downfall of this beer was a moderate to strong alcoholic nature that was overpowering some flavours . took away from the feel and drinkability . hopefully this would mellow with age .,taste,0.9,1
a nice caramel brown with a quickly dissapating head s malty caramel with nutmeg t joy taste like joy . also the exact opposite of a super hopped out beer . it was great m not too watery smooth and does n t leave a bitter taste in your mouth . d easy to drink the exact opposite of hoppiness,taste,0.9,1
served on draught into a ml generic glass at the yard house los angeles . reviewed from notes . a pours a one finger head of good cream good thickness and decent retention . colour is a semitransparent copper . sm nothing at all . might be due to me broken nose . all apologies lads . t cream and light hops over a toasted malt and barley foundation . simple built but well balanced . mf smooth wet and slightly creamy . complementary of the flavours of the body . dr very drinkable expensive on draught as an import at least and of fairly good quality . i wish it was n t so damned boring .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a lovely swingtop bottle into a . l brunswiek altbier glass . an overall deep brown pour not much else to say . a more seventies shag carpet brown or fozzie bear than a dark chocolate color . light escapes the beer but not without some difficulty . the head is almost non existent and forms a small crowning ring of white bubbles . wow this nose is epic . a slap of malts to the face like being assaulted with a loaf of bread . the smell is almost like a hefty loaf of wheat sourdough with some slight hints of sweet caramel and toffee . the friend i shared this beer with said it drank a bit like an old world ale and i agree . this is a thick brewski with a highly viscous gulp matched by only the slightest hint of carbonation . quite pleasant . dark fruits are immediately evident as i take my first sip . the bready malts come forward as well with each sip having a nice toasted flavor that reminds me of wheat toast . there is some sweetness but i would attribute it more to the dark fruits more than any type of caramel toffee or candi sugar . a nice bittering or rather suggestion of bittering keeps the lid on the malt overload and make for a complex and well rounded beer . i would be hard pressed to finish a whole bottle of this beer and i imagine it is presented in small pours fairly regularly . that said it was a truly enjoyable sipper and i was happy to try this lovely example of the altbier style .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz can into a nonic . first off i have to say the used oil comparisons are spot on that s how this pours no exaggeration . pours black and is completely impermeable to light . has about a half a finger of brown sugar colored head that disappears quick leaving no lacing . roasted notes with tons of cocoa in the nose . taste is phenomenal a little bit of everything you would expect . predominately cocoa and sweet roasted malts with nice hints of espresso and some faint charred notes . full bodied to say the least . i want to say the . alcohol is well hidden but that may not be all that accurate given how much is going on with this one . i absolutely love when a beer lives up to the hype that surrounds it . in fact i might even say this one exceeded my lofty expectation .,taste,1.0,1
cl bottle as pictured . pours a cloudy dark brown with a medium beige head . ok retention decent lacing . aroma of fig banana and liquor with a citric edge . fairly active carbonation in a heavy bodied strong ale . full but fizzy mouth feel . taste strongly reminiscent of jamaican rum . but it s not too sweet . fig and banana are as evident here as they are in the aroma and the malty bitterness nicely balances the fruit and alcohol . lots of interesting herbal spices in the mix the whole thing reminds me somehow of a christmas desert . herbaceous finish and mildly alcoholic after taste . this is a most agreeable superbly balanced belgian strong ale that shows that basic sweetness can be a plus as long there are enough bitterness and spice to compensate . very likeable .,taste,0.9,1
the aroma is impressive and complex . sweet dark fruit peppery woody . the beer pours a light garnet color with a lasting lace as i drink it . the taste can be summed up as wow . everything i can smell and more . a hint of vanilla as advertised on the bottle but it is quickly run over by the alcohol and then sweet complex malts like caramel . there is a toasted flavor but i can not tell if its the malt or the oak aging that does it . either way its nice . it may get a but declaring it as an old ale prevents me from doing so . the finish leaves a thickness on the sides of mouth and tongue . just enough hop bitterness so its not cloying . not a lot in the hop flavor or aroma . the abv is hidden well and there is no warming feeling down the chest with other high abv beers . i poured this beer into my glass and upon the aromas attacking my nose i realized this does not belong in a pint glass . i quickly pulled out my rapscallion goblet and poured the rest in here . this is my barley wine glass and i think this is a barley wine type beer . the distinction between bw and old ale are small but i think it belongs in the english bw category . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
a good color small head little retention s smell of clove honey really strong . almost nothing else comes through t light hops refreshing very floweral nothing to bitter . still strong taste of butter and honey . really should be marketed as a blond ale .,taste,0.8,1
cl bottle . gushes out of the bottle an opaque mahogany color with plenty of sediment . negligible head . weird nose incredibly sweet molasses paired with whiskey . tangy dark fruits . woody . tastes similarly strange with the sour mash initially followed by a rush of brown sugar and some chocolate . faintly earthy and woody . overall sweet with a surprisingly dry finish and noticeable alcohol . syrupy full body with high carbonation . not bad for what it is but i certainly do n t want to drink a hell of a lot of it .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass at the englander in san leandro . pour is dark brown with no head remaining when it reached my table . smell is of dark fruits and roasted malt . taste is of prunes molasses and some alcohol peaking through . a true malt bomb but not cloying . i enjoyed this beer but couldnt see myself drinking too many in a night .,taste,0.9,1
even for a stout ten fidy pours the thickest darkest shade of beer that you can possibly imagine . held up to the brightest light . still nothing penetrates . the head is thick frothy and burnt caramel in color . aromas of brown sugar roasted coffee and warm fudge brownies have my attention . flavors of chocolate covered toffee and roasted malt hit you right up front then comes bitterness from the hops all rounded out and mellowed by the oats . fidy has a rich creamy body and while the carbonation is light this helps to keep the beer smooth like a milkshake . the . abv is n t overpowering but adds a nice warming sensation . this is definitely one of the bigger better stouts made in colorado and the drinkabiltiy is still quite friendly . dark chocolate goes especially well with imperial stouts and this is easily going to be the best pairing with ten fidy . a chocolate ricotta pie is a really delicious treat anytime but an intense stout will compliment the creamy richness of the pie . use high quality dark chocolate and farmstead ricotta if you can then you ll never eat a regular cheesecake again . if you would prefer a savory pairing try it with a chocolate mole sauce over duck . i never said it had to be dessert . it s the chocolate that matters .,taste,1.0,1
a a golden honey like color with loads of white frothy head . good retention slight lacing . s bright floral aroma . champagne like with hints of citrus and pear . t light fruity pear apple taste very crisp . buttery and chardonnay like . m extremely carbonated light crisp and smooth . like a slightly heavier champagne . d very easy and pleasant to drink at times i nearly forgot i was drinking a beer . someone call highlife and tell them that the true champagne of beers has been found .,taste,0.6,1
the marketing slogan used to be you never forget your first girl and that was certainly the case for me . she was a skunky mess that quickly became a drain pour despite the fact that i was underage and had really worked to score that beer . i am trying the girl out in her n.a . form today . i see that this beer has received solidly low scores and i wonder if people are reviewing to taste or to style . it is a conundrum that i often wrestle with in regards to both aals and amls neither of which are very tasty to me but which fit into style guidelines . i am going to be drinking a number of n a and low alcohol beers today since i really tore myself up last weekend and i want to balance things out . i will try to be as objective as possible . right off the bat upon popping the cap i got a whiff of either saaz or skunk either of which is possible given these green bottles . my pour created just better than a finger of rocky bone white head that fell like a souffle when you bang the oven door closed . color was a golden yellow with ne plus quality clarity given that i could see into the future with it . lots of co bubbles were in evidence . nose was saaz like not downright skunked so i am erring on the side of caution . mouthfeel was medium but with a heavy metallic taste in the mouth . this was not skunked but neither was it much good . feh i could taste saaz hops in the background but the metallic flavor up front was more than i wanted to deal with . finish left me cold at best . i just could not shake that metallic taste which seemed pervasive from start to finish . i m sorry todd had an allergic reaction and i would not foist this on anybody .,taste,0.2,0
appearance amber colour lots of head visible carbonation translucent . smell first aroma is of strong hops slight hint of citrus . very light and crisp . taste very hoppy and bitter in flavour . leaves a strong aftertaste of hops on the back of the tongue . some hints of wheat not too much though . malty . has a well balanced taste . mouthfeel very carbonated . crisp and light texture dissipates very quickly . drinkability a little on the bitter side has some bite to it as well because of the amount of hoppyness . overall it is refreshing but i do n t think it d be very enjoyable if it s consumed too quickly .,taste,0.8,1
nose grassy hoppy and big . appearance crystal clear pale gold with a white lingering head . taste sweet like sugared grapefruit that gives way to a brief stronger bitterness . as it fades it changes to lightly floral with lasting hops bitterness while bringing out a pleasant sweetness on the sides and back . overall i love this beer . big and balanced .,taste,1.0,1
a pale gold and straw colored brilliantly clear . low lacing however persistent head throughout the glass . s grain cereal honeysuckle floral . t similar to the bohemian pilsner with the addition of a rye spice to it . not overpowering . m high carbonation thin . d perfect beverage for a hot summer day too bad this was released when its still mid april and chilly outside . a definite winner in the new beers by saranac collection ca n t wait to try the other new beers in the beers of summer mix pack .,taste,0.6,1
it s been a year since i ve even been to ba . i feel ashamed of saying that but i promise i am back with a vengeance . damn you grad school . all that aside . went out and got me a four pack of nitro cans . poured two refrigerator cold into my dortmunder boot glass see picture . p amber yellow with hints of red and orange . a beautiful slow pour that blows up in the boot . head is whipped cream and smooth as fresh snow . took about minutes to get the whole thing in the glass but it looks very perty . n subtle smell perhaps from the thick head . nothing overwhelming on the nose except for a solid malt hop combo . gives an earthy undertone if you push the foam to the side for a second . t a solid balanced english style pale ale . great texture and earthiness prolong an aftertaste of kent goldings and beautiful pale malts . a real treat . nothing fabulous but i can definitely see why its so popular . a slight undertone of alcohol but that just accentuates the malts . notes of organics pine and bitter citrus throughout . m a tad heavy especially for a pub ale which is if i am correct supposed to be for the working boys to put a few back before going home to misses after sloughing it all day on the docks . either way it sits stiff on the tongue but that could be the nitro too . a good long aftertaste really brings the character out and the freshness is fantastic . a really great beer . d i could sit down to a few of these . its simple well balanced calm and has a great profile . i recommend for anyone trying to get a down to earth pale ale . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
purchased at whole foods did n t have a price on it so me and the cashier came to a mutual agreement of . . brewed in . appearance i got absolutely no head out of this pour may be user error . absolutely no filtering the beer has a cloudy appearance with a remarkable amber glow to it . it looks like syrup . smell really up front with the sweet malt aroma background of fruit and leather peach and apricot . taste first impression is bourbon then a hot taste that corroborates with the abv on the label . then an overpowering caramel sweetness that is backed up with a dried apricot taste . mouthfeel thick and syrupy but the high abv thins out the finish to dry it out a bit . if i were the patient type i d buy a few bottles and see how they progress over the months .,taste,1.0,1
i split a bottle of this beer with stopper . beer is cellar temp to chilled . pours into a snifter and exhibits a clear mahogany color . a minimal beige head foams up and fades to a thin edge layer . aroma is rich with brown sugar and raisins some yeast notes create some dough and a bit of fruit . i also get some hot alcohol whiffs . first sip reveals an average body with silky texture . carbonationis spacious and not very prevelant . flavor is mostly sweet with caramel and brown sugar mixing with a bit of red grape as well . i get some peppery alcohol on the finish . the beer is good and has some good flavor meshing but the heat on the finish keeps it a sipper and drops the drinkability a bit although i find it suitable for the style . not an intro beer for sure but a nice brew for a cold nite .,taste,0.9,1
a poured a purplish brown color with a very thin head that did n t stick around long . s very weird smell it actually smelled like a wet dog . i could n t get more scents out it since the wet dog smell over powered . t sweet and stouts malts are the main player in this beer . has a slight bitter taste with smoke and caramel notes . m d average mouthfeel not watery and not thick did n t dry out the mouth . is not the best drinkable beer a decent session beer though .,taste,0.8,1
this poured out a reddish brown color with not much of a head only a random scattering of tan bubbles that quickly disappear . aroma is hugely sweet with ripe dark fruits and malts with a touch of alcohol . the alcohol in the nose becomes more apparent the longer this one sits out . keeping in line with the smell the taste is big in sweet fruity maltiness a little too much so . there was a molasses like flavor as well and light caramel notes that went nicely and a nice warming alcohol aftertaste . mouthfeel is full and creamy but hurts a little in the carbonation department . the only thing i have against the drinkability is that if it were a oz bottle the sweetness might become too much by the end of the bottle . i am interested to see how the new edition will age and hopefully mellow the sweetness out a bit . overall a great beer that i look forward to trying again in the future .,taste,0.9,1
pours very black think tan brown head great lacing on the glass . chocolate comes out abv and carbonation in the glass is very detectable . for its abv its pretty balanced a year in the cellar would really help . very complex beer . very ready to age for sure . on tap it was a bit less aggressive carbonation wise .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber served in a nonic pint . batch bottled in may . a pours a clear orange ish hue . very bright . three fingers of fluffy head that lasts and laces nicely . s candied oranges . honey drenched pine sprigs . a little bit of carmel malt comes through as well . very aromatic . t consistently bitter from start to finish but not overwhelmingly so . the sweet citrus that was apparent in the smell becomes tart in the flavor . i love the hop profile of this beer but the malty sweetness is just too much for me . pine makes an appearance . malt pine and bitterness make up the finish and aftertaste . m carbonation neither hurts nor harms this one . feel has a certain slickness . d pretty good . the abv is up there and the bitterness is in the palate wrecking zone but i ca n t really knock it because this is what an imperial ipa is supposed to be . it has become a little cloyingly sweet however . i wan na love this beer but it s just not to my taste . i find it to be too sweet . i do n t mind a balanced ipa but the combination of malty sweet and imperial ipa bitterness is off putting . maharaja is reminiscent of minute which i ve never been a big fan of . i love the scent and the hop flavors and i can see why this beer is very appealing to others . but it s just not my thing .,taste,0.6,1
a deep dark lack brown with a massive effervescent tan head that slowly reduces to a thin cap of retention and leaves decorative lace . s light chocolate malt touch of sweet caramel a hint of coffee and even a little damp earth . nice but all of this is rather light . t much like the aroma with a decent dose of bittersweet chocolate sweet caramel malt earthy hops and even a subtle hit of anise in the drying chalky finish . m medium light bodied and disappointingly thin . this lacks the robustness i like when enjoying a porter . to much carbonation and lack of body brings this one down . d decent but needs some tweaking . good flavour profile but lack of aroma and wimpy body makes this one drinkable but certainly not memorable .,taste,0.8,1
a smooth and nicely balanced pale . great session brew . assertive but controlled hop finish .,taste,0.8,1
as a dogfish head lover i could n t wait to try this beer which is featured in so many magazines and newspapers as the perfect summer brew . wow was i disappointed . if you re like me and enjoy a heartier beer like an ipa stout or even lager or typical ale this is on the other end of the spectrum . if i did n t know it was from dogfish i would have guessed ab brews it and it was some new bud light flavored beer . pours very light hazy color . aroma is n t bad . some fruit and sours . but the taste was awful . totally sour very off putting .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a dark brown about an inch and a half of creamy head . lacing stayed throughout . s strong but not overpowering caramel smell . t definitely a strong malt taste with a hint of cocoa and caramel . m medium body surprisingly light mouthfeel for a porter . d very drinkable and unlike other porters i ve had i can see this as a session beer . abv is under which helps . a very good beer that i will be seeking out again .,taste,0.9,1
having heard so much hype about this limited release i had to pick up a single to try . a well first off the label art work is great . soft pour does not produce much head other than a half a finger . color is amazing . bright copper . new penny gleam . s sweet citrus not too heavy but it smells like a milder ipa . very nice . t when you take a sip a sweet citric taste comes to the tongue . wait a couple seconds . smack . gorgous crisp tangy yet sweet hops . yummy . m good carbonation on par with what it should be . definatly more the body of an ale it felt that a pilsner . which i have no complaints over . d wonderful . the only thing holding this brew beast back in this category is the abv . go out and find yourself some of this while it s still on the shelves .,taste,1.0,1
mmmmm . . the appearance is near perfect . amber color great head that foams nearly precisely the right amount then fades perfectly leaving you a beautiful pint . it has a very hoppy nose but not overpowering . mild floral tones are there but again nothing overpowering . very nice aroma . wow there s a lot of deliciously complex tastes happening here . there s obviously a great deal of hops here . tons of lovely lovely hops . it s bitter without being overpoweringly so . again a mild floral note from the hops but it s very abbreviated . the mouthfeel is very nice . not too fizzy foamy nearly perfect . if i were forced to complain i d say that the bitter aftertaste hangs on a bit long impairing drinkability ever so slightly . all around fantastic beer .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this beer into my tumbler at degrees . the beer was a nice mahoganny color with a nice head . the smell of this beer was sweet at first then i thought a little skunky possibly . the taste at first was watery but then i came to tase a little nuttiness maply spicey taste . i first said no then changed my mind to yes i would buy this beer again . kind of a wishy washy reveiw but this beer got better as i drank on it .,taste,0.8,1
pours black . no light shines through . small brown head that dissapates rather quickly . moderate lacing . smells of a rich dark coffee and maybe some roasted malts in there . taste is where this beer excels . deep roasted malt flavor . dark rich coffee . and a bit of a toast taste give this an exceptional flavor . feels thick rich and crisp in the mouth . i could drink these all day . of the beers i received in the trade from dertbert this is the biggest suprise and my favorite so far . i love stouts and this is an excellent one .,taste,1.0,1
this barrel was from august of according to the bar owner . served in a tulip . i love this beer with months on it . so it is cool to try a glass that s about months for comparison . a bright yellow body is clear and gorgeous . white shiny froth is perfect . smells and tastes of lemons limes grassy and hay funk kaffir leaves perhaps some wheat malt . slight tartness towards the finish is great . this beer is refreshing and delicious . it is a perfect summer beer a few more months and it s a perfect i need a funky dry saison beer . the body is light and airy just right . i m having another .,taste,0.8,1
served on tap at abc s harrisburg location . served in a tulip glass . golden orange in color no head whatsoever . nose is sweet and fruity some spices come through as does a touch of alcohol . flavor is of sour fruits malty sweetness full spice profile and belgian candy sugar . as it warms the sweetness seems to lessen and the fruits and spices become more bold .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a shallow goblet with a two finger white head . pale cloudy yellow with a brownish hue . really wished the head would stick around but it s gone in no time . smells of overwhelming yeast and flowery aroma . estery funkyness with a slight sweetness from the peaches and honey . taste is really not there a big yeast character but dries out and leaves you with a small bit of malt sweetness . mouthfeelis a bit too overcarbonated and dry . drinks fairly easy on a really hot day .,taste,0.6,1
had this one on tap at barcade . the appearance was a deep amber color and it had a slight amount of haze to it . the aroma was almost all fruit and no hops . very complex and dynamic nose on this one a distinguished malt profile . taste . i give this beer a perfect . for one main reason vanilla . in the aftertaste of this beer i picked up the most subtle but perfect contribution of a true vanilla flavor . i know they are not using vanilla beans in this beer so this flavor is coming from the yeast . bravo . what a unique and pleasant characteristic . the body of this beer was a bit thin for a barleywine so i find myself slightly disappinted by that . overall it was a drinkable brew especially for a barleywine and indeed an american classic .,taste,1.0,1
when i found this at the local packy i was pretty stoked . i m a huge fan of grolsch in the swing top bottle both the lager and the amber and could n t wait to get this stuff home and try it . .i should have waited . a long long time lol . the smell is very much like the green bottle lager . it s pretty crisp and clean . not much foam but i was drinking it from the bottle not a glass . the taste however was kinda lacking and to my horror i d tasted it before . from a bottle of miller high life . they re so much alike in taste right down to the shitty after taste that i m surprised no one else has pointed it out . i d say give it a pass and just get the green bottle if you re looking for a lager . however if you want some high life in a fancier bottle for twice the price by all means have a go at it .,taste,0.3,0
gold white foamy head some bubbling . nice lace . restrained nose touch of sulfur light malts some spicy hop . dull flavour . back palate of hops and a light bitterness . finishes crisply so makes a good thirst slaker . but that s about it . inoffensive .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle to pint glass . appearance very dark amber with ruby red and cherry wood accents . head was massive upon pouring . colour is a creamy off white . lacing is very impressive formed some great sheets on my glass . smell aroma is full of hops both pine grass and citrus move through the nose . very pungent . taste from the smell this has a better malt profile than i expected . the hops which are mostly pine creep through the bread and caramel malts . although i give it a . because the flavour is not very strong while it is pleasant . mouthfeel the hops put the slickness to this beer . drinkability highly drinkable for a big ol ipa . nice level of alcohol and has no abbrassive factors .,taste,0.7,1
founders never seems to disappoint . i love the rich copper color of this beer . you can smell the hops and while their is a big hop taste it is nicely balanced with a smooth caramel flavor to bring it all into balance . i could easily drink a whole lot of these at a setting . nicely carbonated for solid body .,taste,1.0,1
wow . this was an interesting beer . it almost reminded me of my first saison but that could just be me . cloudy light orange color with a substantial light head which disappeared in a fashion that reminded me of the saison . earthy aroma with slight fruitiness . more earthiness in the flavor with a sharp tartness and a fruity mouth coating . definite honey overtones with some slight grape flavor to balance the high alcohol taste . the grape was very subtle though which i thought was a nice counterpoint giving it an almost wine like character . overall a nice sweetness balanced with the tart bite and earthiness throughout . it went very well with my dinner of balsamic vinegar peach pork chops . a fine experiment that i hope they keep brewing . the bottle is a bit much for one person though so i recommend sharing .,taste,1.0,1
dull gold murky appearance nice white head white however the head does not last long nose is malty prunes raisins cereals and oats caramel musty and moldy very sharp medium sweet sparkly body initial taste is sweet then turns acidic and malt dried prunes citrus flavor aftertaste is medium with a creamy acidic and roasted malts edition,taste,1.0,1
batch date sampled december pours a almost clear lightly hazy copper color with a creamy inch thick pale tan head . the carbonation is quite low after my rousing pour and nary a bubble rises from my tulip glass . the aroma is rich and thick and has a certain entertaining aged quality to it . there are subtle notes of sherry thick malt and hops . as i dig deeper in the nose i get a solid note of sweet cherries that have been soaked in alcohol . the aroma seems to not have all that much staying power though and fades after a couple minutes of searchful sniffing . the taste is thick and sweet and quite rich . it reminds me of brandy with some of the fruity notes and the alcohol in the finish . the alcohol is not detracting though and in fact adds to this beer at the level that it is . the taste is solidly hoppy with a tasty flavorful contribution through to a solidly bitter finish . the hops contribute a tangy note to this beer that accentuates the fruity components of the beer with notes of citrus and spicy pine . the malt is solidly here as well it is thick and rich with notes of caramel and concentrated wort and a certain toastiness . the low level of carbonation is perfect for the enjoyment of this beer it just helps to deliver the malt and hops in a smooth creamy mouth coating manner . this beer already has some age on it and it certainly shows signs that it will age gracefully for quite a few more years . this beer while not quite so lingering in the nose is quite flavorful and long lasting in the taste . i am definitely enjoying this and lots of barleywines tend to get on my nerves . even the nose had interesting notes i just wish that it had not been so fleeting .,taste,0.9,1
served in dogfish head snifter on . appearance pours about two fingers of creamy beige head . a deep dark brown . dark amber when held up to the light . slow moving subtle carbonation . a tiny bit of lacing . smell this has a very complex aroma . toasty caramel sweetness . also some very interesting banana raisin ginger herbal aromas . taste the taste is just as complex as the smell . lots of sweetness from the malt . caramel toffee and also some nutty flavors . same subtle banana like sweetness and also a hint of clove spiciness . closes out with a delicate earthy piney hop finish . very interesting complex but still very well balanced . note was recently in the herb section of my local health food store and realized some of the aromas flavors in this beer may have come from anise . i smelled the anise and the first thing i thought of was this beer . kind of a eureka moment when i made the connection . mouthfeel medium to heavy body . a little chewy actually . smooth carbonation . drinkability this was very drinkable . the complexity makes you want to keep sipping as its hard to pinpoint where some of these flavors are coming from . overall a very good and interesting ale .,taste,0.9,1
pours pale straw with pristine clarity . one finger head fizzles out quickly and leaves no lacing . the aroma is overpoweringly light struck and blocks out any other odors . sweet pale malt corn and rice flavor soon overwhelmed by skunk aftertaste . typical light body and high carbonation mouthfeel slightly acidic . finishes fairly clean considering the spoilage from long exposure to light . the bottle version is seriously flawed by the time it reaches my local beer store but i d love to try some on tap to get an untainted sample .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle thanks to bret . black with a tan head . the aroma has dominating coffee mixed with plenty of oak and alcohol . hot flavor with a little bourbon wood and coffee . medium full body with some tannic woody astringency and alcohol burn in the finish . a blast of flavor with a cool mix of coffee and bourbon that works a little better than in the aroma . the mouthfeel definitely brings it down though with too much astringency and alcohol . this is one that i can see liking a lot better with a good deal of age on it to soften things .,taste,0.8,1
copper hue with orange tints . small head fades fairly quickly . ho hum nose doesnt give much and feels almost largerish . not shy in the fizz depart although it doesnt overpower . fares better in the mouth than nose fairly neutral in the front half but a treak of sweetness with citrus notes defines the finish along with a nice trait of bitterness . ok but jeez you expect a lot more for .,taste,0.6,1
a dark amber in color . pours a to finger off white head . light carbonation . nice lacing on the edges after the head settles . s citrus smell with a slightly sweet hint . t nice citrus and strong hops flavors start in and then it finishes with a slightly sweet malt flavor . orange zest and sweet malt aftertaste sticks around for quite some time . mf very smooth with a slightly heavy body . very little effervescence . drinkability this is a very well balanced beer that i really enjoyed . i would say this beer combines two things i look for in a beer refreshing and yet meaty and satisfying . i believe this is one of the best beers i have every tasted and i will be buying it again especially for a six pack,taste,1.0,1
i know i know . such a high reveiw for a b . but i reveiw it true . this is a good beer bar none . nevermind who it s by . i ran into this tonight at the olde hickory taproom . the color is a deep deep red . a very good looking brew . i could not get much smell out of it but it did have a spice like ting . the taste was wow . . . i did not expcet this . a very smooth beer that had a sweet taste that was not unlike vermont maple syrup . like stated above the mouthfeel was smooth . this is a good beer.i will have another pint or two before springtime comes .,taste,0.9,1
a . poured into a oz . glass mug . decent clarity on a yellowish orange body . a good amount of head sticks around . s. this is where the beer takes a literal nose dive . smells a bit off . definately some hops but also some unpleasant gassy fumes . t. luckily the hop taste was there albeit a bit less so than expected . piney resinous cones paired with overripe citrus fruit . soft oranges and lemon grass . pine needle hop flavor . m. lightly carbonated and medium bodied . semi dry finish . d. a hop head legend for sure . not as good as in years past . still a good healthy dose of hops . wish it was a bit more inviting but this is still a take no prisoners d ipa .,taste,0.8,1
this beer enjoyed with a friend in the moon river facility a while back . review taken from notes . the beer was gold in color with moderate prickle . the nose was definitely hoppy but was a mildly hoppy experience compared to many ipa s nowadays . the same can be said for the flavor . the hops definitely carried the beer s flavor from start to finish but there was decent balance of the malt . i could n t pick out anything in particular aside from the hops however . the bitterness was above average for the style in my opinion but i do think that the crafters showed some restraint as it seems many ipa s have gone over the top recently .,taste,0.9,1
a darker than a weizen lighter than a traditional weissbock . cloudy medium amber body with a rich beige head . the head retention was n t that good though . s right from the moment i opened the bottle i could smell an intense hoppy aroma full of flowers and fruit . i was also getting a candied apple kind of scent as well as a little bit of alcohol . pretty intriguing . t they must have used a staggering amount of hops because this beer starts hoppy . at first it was a more floral flavour with fruity notes but then it transformed into a citrus filled flavour explosion . orange maybe even blood orange grapefruit as well as candied apples . under the thick hop layer lays a pretty solid wheat beer base with slight spice notes cinnamon clove and caramel . the finish is a little dry and bready . all in all this tastes exceptional nothing like your typical wheat beer or weissbock . m quite thick a little syrupy but still pleasant . the alcohol content shows just a bit and gives you a nice warming sensation . o overall i m genuinely impressed with this beer . it s big it s massive it s robust yet it is very drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
pours clear gold with mild orange tones and a large rocky white head with a touch of cream . medium to thick lacing . aroma is faint and sweet basic bread malts and northwest hops . mouthfeel is light mildly crisp and a touch creamy . flavor to match aroma lightly sweet malts dominate with a sourdough pine hops bitter undertone . faint citrus hops throughout corn in the finish . aftertaste is clean and mildly bitter .,taste,0.4,0
i had n t drank this beer in quite some time . the bottle has a new look and for some reason i decided to have it for a beer whose only classification description on the bottle is dark this is n t tremendously so . it has the appearance of a brown or an alt . head does not retain very well at all . does n t really smell like much either . this has a slightly bready slightly dirty taste mouthfeel . emphasis on the word slightly . overall it has about as much character as a macro lager . this beer just never asserts itself in any way . one redeeming value is noted . you know that person who says to you you drink that dark stuff well you could serve them this and they might think they can enjoy that dark stuff too . if you want to have the most boring time imagineable watch the golf channel and have a bottle of berghoff dark . bring a pillow .,taste,0.4,0
a amber brown nice head . s crisp smell berry sweet aroma . t mild to moderate hop sweet with an even sweeter aftertaste . m smooth full bodied . d went down easy . overall well balanced and solid beer . easy to drink in any occasion . the aftertaste was especially interesting as it had a sweet kick as it went down .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner fridge appearance pours a very slightly hazy golden yellow color . a large heads asserts itself and is off white in color . good retention and a sticky sensation for the head overall . very cavernous head formation after a few minute shows that it does n t want to go anywhere . plenty of lacing on the glass . could be one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . beautiful . smell i immediately get that metallic biscuity malt aroma upon popping the cap . cereal grain and pilsner malt succumb to a burst of hop nobility . a fresh smelling beer . taste a clean beer . the taste is not very powerful at all . i get a dull fizzy sensation at first followed by a cereal grain and pilsner flavor that dictates the beer . the hops are different and quite bitter . they do n t actually have a lot of flavor in them . mouthfeel medium body heavily carbonated bitter from start to finish with some alcohol burn . drinkability i m glad i picked this one up . i fully support the use of terroir in beer . less transportation cost more locally produced products etc. but this beer is lacking in flavor . it is fully adequate in every other area . i guess it just needed some tweaking to find itself . i would purchase again .,taste,0.6,1
poured out of a oz can into a pint glass . a it s a rather pleasing cloudy yellow topped off with a nice inch of white head . the head is gone quickly no lacing . s i ve had this summer brew a number of times and never really considered the smell . i guess that s because it gets consumed quickly right from the can or bottle . having said all of that i m glad i never took a deep whiff because it immediately reminded me of lemon pledge . i do n t think beer should smell like something you dust with . t normally smell would be a good indicator but not in this case . i find the taste to be pretty good . it seems to be light malt and lemon with an okay finish . m it s light crisp and highly refreshing . o this is a decent brew served ice cold on a summer day . i like it while golfing right from the can . it gives me the beer confidence i need to sink ft putts while the . abv does n t turn me into more of a duffer then i already am .,taste,0.7,1
more often than not a dark beer is my preference yet with cusquena i was disappointed with the bottle i had in cusco peru . earlier in the week i had the lager on tap in miraflores and thought at that time that the dark surely would be better . it was n t . go to peru and certainly try cusquena . but if you favor irish stout as i do then you probably wo n t be drinking a lot of cusquena premium dark . now the pisco sours . well this is a forum for beer is n t it .,taste,0.4,0
appearance like a pale ale but darker with a fat long lasting creamy off white head smell grassy hops balanced by a sweet malty presence taste czech hops give it an understated bitterness balanced well with the sweet maltiness . there s some lingering flavor i ca n t identify but it s quite tasty . wish i had purchased another one to help with identification . mouthfeel medium bodied beer with adequate carbonation . drinkability very drinkable apa .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a glass a decent head that slowly left the drink . the color was a faint yellow . the carbonation was n t too prevalent . s average smell nothing real spectacular . grassy and a little fruity . tmd i got this from russsia when my brother in law went over there . this is a decent brew but not the best from this brand . the taste ids smooth as silk and goes down very easy . i could drink this all night long . i look forward to more .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
a poured with a small white head that faded to a thin film . body is a dark yellow golden color that appears a bit hazy . s wow . i can smell this beer from feet away and that s not exaggerating . very strong musty funky aroma that seems to grow more complex with each whiff . amazing . t and then you drink it . this may be one of the most complex interesting beers i ve ever had . i have little experience with this style but the flavor is extremely tart and sour funky acidic dry finish . just wow . m medium light bodied moderate high carbonation . d a new experience with beer for me . definitely opened up my eyes even further . just when i think beer ca n t impress me any further it continues to do so .,taste,1.0,1
many thanks to papollo for giving me the chance to try this . ive seen some light porters but this was a bit too light . this would work well for a standard brown ale . fairly heady off white and does a little sticking around . it s definitely a bit below average on the look . smell was next to nothing at first.actually a bit metallic if anything . after the head dissipated strangely thats where the aromas started to show . there was faint maple sweetness with a hearty malt background . it was a fairly pleasant aroma but it took a minute to show up and it was just not predominant enough . a bit of sweetness and malts . but the maple was n t very predominant . it s not bad at all but the flavors just do n t stand out enough . too thin bottom line . the bottle claims a full body but no where near . they could get away with medium possibly . drinkability is middle of the road . no where near heavy on the palate but just is n t flavorful enough . theres a decent maple porter in here it just needs some refinement .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle shared with klym acquired from his london adventure . marked as a collaboration of three floyd s and brewdog . poured into a stone nonic . a stained glass amber brown with some very sticky medium small soap sud bubbles . head went to a height of about finger then let a ring of lacing where the high water mark is mostly what s left . a panoramic view of a ghostly mountain range sticks firmly to the glass wall . s a very southern dry rub bbq sweetness shows up with some grainy cane sugars . oddly strong notes of paprika and cumin . more hidden notes of white pepper and fancy shoe polish . quite the oddity but we are dealing with brewdog here . hopefully three floyd s is n t left in the dust on this effort . nose smells very brewdog ish . t dusty rattlesnake boots and abalone inlaid texas saddle the brew dog has landed . there s a mix of spices here that really bring me to smooth surfaced leathers . a marinade on a sweet turkey jerky . a game like note of boar this is a meaty bbq barley wine . you can even taste the clothes of the cowboy that cooked it . however it s really quite balanced . the sweetness is n t so penetrating and the earthy leather notes are refined . lots of malt lots of spices but not so bad at all . late bittering hop note that s a welcome relief from the onslaught of southern bbq . i think i found the work of three floyds . m a medium grade mouth feel with suggestions of creaminess without quite getting there . the carbonation is pretty light but it does n t really hurt this beer since the earthy flavor tones overtake any potentially watery notes that may have started to appear in any other beer profile . the after feel is a bit muddy in between aspirin velvet and wetness . like having wet fabric with a dash of peanut oil . kinda funky . o to get the obvious things out of the way this is not a session beer this is not a bad beer and this is not a great beer . there s miles to go in terms of opening up this type of flavor profile to beers . however with brewdog i ca n t help but feel it seems to make its way into every style . it certainly works better here in a barley wine than most but the spices need to go somewhere besides the south . i want there to be more complexity more contrast and most certainly a more interesting drinking experience . unusual flavor yes but what else . i think three floyd s helped execute this in an acceptably interesting offering but let s see something captivating . points for trying and minus points for only trying so hard . two tones in an interesting flavor is n t enough to be considered a very good beer more craft is required . i m ranting i ll stop .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is a marvel . a classic barleywine by far one of the most syrupy beers i have ever drank . it feels like you could pour it on pancakes . be careful in pouring unless you like a lot of lees in your beer . nose is of food it smells like a resteraunt . no head whatsoever pours with the texture of watered down olive oil . the taste is very very very warm and is almost like a meal in a glass . i dont think i could drink two of these if i tried they are so filling . much more flavor than the port cask version of this beer . despite the soupiness this is a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
ml brown bottle under months old . pours a deep amber colour with a thick head that leaves a lingering collar . malty aroma slightly roasted with caramel notes . sweet with a big sugary caramel malt profile . hops are fairly indistinct just leaving a general impression of bitterness as the sweetness fades into the faintly grainy astringent aftertaste . carbonation is moderate and the beer feels creamy and full bodied . i get the impression that there are very few qubec microbreweries interested in producing lagers and next to none are available bottled . this is an excellent effort by les trois mousquetaires and adds a bit of variety to the usual selection .,taste,0.7,1
found in the unibroue collection pack . chambly noire poured jet black very dark no traces of dark brown . the head is a light chocolate brown very creamy and small bubbled . fine thick sheets of lacing . wonderful looking beer . the aroma is quite similar to maudite . spicy malts unibroue yeast aroma . a little tinge of sourness in the background . a faint nuttiness and some salinity . some chocolate and raisins lightly toasted bread a little licorice and prunes and dried plums . not as complex as some of their other beers but a delightful aroma nonetheless . a little sweeter than maudite . the taste is bit of a letdown . i do not think unibroue intended this one to be a complex slow sipper more of an all round more versatile beer something to be had with food . there is just not a much depth here it starts with some yeasty fruitiness passes the middle adding a little dark malting and then leaves with a very subtle aftertaste . nothing really stands out and all the flavours are subdued . it is well balanced though and has some tastes of ham coffee chocolate and seasoning salt . nice creamy mouthfeel but only medium bodied . an unoffending unchallenging beer but highly drinkable and probably a great starter beer to get someone started on the right road . i could pass a couple of these back effortlessly . by all rights a great dark beer but not quite the finest feather in the cap of unibroue .,taste,0.6,1
a half an inch of head . it looked amber with no activity . s slight hop character with the bitter smell t bitter with a hint of smoke . but not the balence i expect from an esb . m tingles but overall the correct consistency for a esb d easy and tastes good but its just not esb to me .,taste,0.4,0
another impressive brew from the folks at sam adams . this poured a tad orange with nice head and carbonation . really fizzes in the mouth and provides a nice sensation on the tongue . typical witbier that has a grat taste . would not be a great session beer though . thumbs up .,taste,0.9,1
chilled bottle into a glass . a generous extra from tanger . thanks . a pours an opaque dark orange body that glows faintly against the light . it took a few pours to get it in the glass since the effervescent head kept rising to fingers in height . it s a dense long lasting off white foam that retains quite well . it does n t deposit much lace down the sides . s when i was sniffing the bottle the first thing that came to mind was banana . i do n t really get that in the glass there is instead a big honey note with various spices coriander white pepper in particular . orange peel is prominent along with a small estery apricot quality . t it s sweet at first but not in a simple sugar way . oranges both pith and peel are evident as well as a small honey flavor . i pick up a small stone fruit flavor . it s yeasty in the mid taste with the finish reflecting elements of spice again coriander and white pepper are the two main things i can identify . there may be cloves as well . there is n t any funk going on and to be honest this strikes me as more belgian than saison . it s not awful but it s kind of a letdown . m light medium bodied . some lingering bitterness . i am a big fan of the carbonation here it s obviously high but it s fine and creamy not prickly . just the right level . d i had this a couple of times before sitting down to drink this bottle . i was n t really impressed any of those times it s not a bad beer but it does n t have the oomph i d expect from a hybrid . it kind of works as a belgian golden ale or a tripel but the spices are still a bit discordant .,taste,0.6,1
floyds alpha klaus was one of the few beers that really surprised me in . i had it for the first time during our nye celebration and split it amongst a few friends . i decided that with my last bomber i would be selfish and write up a proper review . it s really a great looking porter . dark like a fine cup of joe alpha klaus is topped with a thick cappuccino colored head . the head dies off eventually to just a skimming but spiderwebs fantastically . with a bouquet filled with hops floyds stays true to their uncompromising modi operandi . roasted barley takes place center stage along with a nose full of piney earthy floral and juicily citric hops . i do n t know how to say this without sounding weird but this is a juicy smelling porter . lots of great caramel and coffee notes come through as well and help make this solidly an a beer . first thing to hit the palate are definitely the notes of roasted coffee . mouthful after mouthful roasted barley and chocolate malt are the key players well rounded with earthy hops . though there seems to be a lot of hop aroma in the nose hops do n t overwhelm the mouth . they do n t underwhelm either . a little bit of citrus a good amount of pine and just the right bittering. i do n t use the word awesome to describe a beer too often but . awesome . smooth a bit creamy and highly drinkable makes floyds alpha klaus christmas porter a clear winner in my humble opinion . though i m always willing to share i was glad to have this bomber all for myself .,taste,0.8,1
this is by far the worst brown ale that i have ever tried . it is also the only saranac i ve tried that i really do n t like . i ca n t believe that saranac is putting this in the trail mix . it looks and smells ok and the mouth is decent but it just tastes bad . i cant explain it . i have had it multiple times so i know it wasnt just a bad set .,taste,0.2,0
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 .,taste,0.8,1
my parents picked up a bomber of this pullmans porter durring a trip to kentucky . shared this one with my brother so we poured it into some ounce beer sample mugs from a beer expo a pours a very dark ruby brown almost black . it had a nice one finger worth of head that decipated to a ring after a couple minutes . s the smell is dominated by roasted malts with a slight hint of coffee . t roasted malts stand out next to some coffee just like the smell . the after taste was hoppy and bitter i felt the ending was way to bitter for a porter and for my taste . m very typical of a porter with a good amount of carbonation . d similar to most porters good to start out with but nothing to have a lot of . overall i was n t too impressed with this beer for a porter is was alot more bitter then i would like . glad i tried this beer but do n t think i would pick this up again . a pretty lack luster porter,taste,0.4,0
presentation oz . from draught in a tulip glass at the blind tiger s stone event . served a bit cold . cost . appearance a beer that shows very nicely in the glass and probably even lovelier in a shaker glass . an orange gold body capped with a medium thick of foam which resolved gradually to an opaque film . not appreciably different than the pale ale or ipa . smell a strong scent of herb and grapefruit with a stronger touch of the grassiness that made itself known in the cask ipa tasted before this . taste grabbed a foothold on my tongue like a marine force recon team and percolated up through my sinuses . i could detect some malty grain flavor elements and some peppery spice but mostly this delivered hops hops and more hops . as it warmed the beer assumed a somewhat medicinal characteristic largely composed of a mentholated pine flavor i often begin to feel in these super hoppy beers . even a glass of club soda to cool my palate didn t help much . the resinous citrusy hops flavor provides a long lasting but rather simplistic finish . mouthfeel nicely carbonated providing a soothing counterbalance to the over the top flavors . fuller bodied than the pale ale and ipa perhaps due to the increased abv . drinkability not something i m going to opt for frequently when i should now be able to get the ipa on a regular basis . too strong for a session beer but not complex or interesting enough to linger over . this sample followed the somewhat weak pale ale and the stupendous casked ipa which perhaps prejudiced my opinions of this . in the pantheon of deservedly praised stone offerings this one lacks the elegance and complexity of most of the others . possibly because it crossed the threshold of my hops tolerance i have been overly critical . in any event i ll lean toward the ipa in the future . bottom line for those of you looking for a tactical hop weapon this one s for you . as goldilocks said this one is toooo hard .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to robert for this bottle . shared at a tasting today . a we ve got a gusher . huge tan head that finally subsides to the point where you can drink the dark brown liquid that lies beneath . s a bit of nuttiness to the nose along with a very noticeable acidity . light chocolate and really no barrel whiskey character at all not surprising due to the infection . t luckily the flavor is not completely overwhelmed by the infection and there is a bit of vanilla and pecan but it is subtle and muddled . definitely some lactic notes though . m the body is medium and obviously very overcarbonated . again a product of the infection . d very unfortunate that this one has gone this way . if you re sitting on any bottles of this drink em now . hopefully they re release this beer and i ll get to try it again .,taste,0.6,1
drank this one by myself . i would n t dare drag anyone else into this catastrophe . poured nicely a very thin light goldish red with little head and decent lacing . smells of malty sweetness with some very slight floral background . taste is atrocious . extremely bitter almost to the point that i ca n t swallow it . it was similar to drinking a bottle of vinegar . did n t get much of the mouthfeel because i could n t stand having it in my mouth for long enough to judge . i will never drink this again and would not recommend wasting money on it .,taste,0.2,0
a dark but not solid black more like a murky dark purpleish brown a rocky tan two finger thick head s alcohol thats it no other smell other than freshness t where s the . anything . the flavors arent there i can taste stout but thats it . to me it tastes just like a guinness that stout flavor we re all used too m d thin and watery like an irish stout like guiness this really didnt do anything for me this review may seem thin but there wasnt that much flavor to write about what was there was good just wasnt enough,taste,0.3,0
well i tried this beer as a joke but i ended up liking it. oz can and after drinking a few of these i went for a bud and i thought bud was way to bitter for my liking so i gave those away at my last softball game. where i am it is . per case of cans and i ca n t go wrong with that. no hangovers for me with this brew it tastes great ice cold after work too.it does n t break my wallet either . my new everyday beer or pbr . i m forgetting about bud products .,taste,0.8,1
waiting in the seattle airport and this was one of the better offerings at a restaurant there . came out a deep gold with a small white head on top . decent lacing rings around the glass edge . not bad looking but it s downhill from here . smells of malts and breads pretty sweet smelling . not too bad . mouthfeel is extremely watered down and slick . no crisp bite no sharp carbonation nothing . flavor was like if someone soaked a biscuit in water for days pureed it strained it and drank the dessicant . this was one of the most watered down flavorless beers i ve ever had . my wife even said this was really weak and she does n t know beers that well . very disappointing . i ll possibly try to get my hands on a bottle and give that a try to compare but i m not that excited about it . avoid .,taste,0.2,0
got this in couple of cases a bar was getting rid of because the beer was n t selling . poured from a bottle into a pint tumbler . a poured a yellowish amber with a good amount of head . nice presentation . s malt with accents of fruit ca n t tell if it is just floral hops or just plain fruit . no overwhelming typical hops smell . t hops come across with grain and malt . nice balance . very clean and earthy . m clean and crisp . d easy to drink any time of year . very tasty and worth drinking .,taste,0.9,1
poured from bottle into glass . a near black in color . i finger dark tan head . s rich cocolate aroma t full bodied roasted dark chocolate taste with hints of coffee flavor . m mild carbonation . thick creamy taste . d very drinkable . goes down fairly slow but i am lifting the glass for another swig almost immediately after i set it back down on the table . would have another .,taste,0.9,1
mac s blonde classy looking new kiwi beer with an orange label crenellated neck and generally looks pretty arty and hand made . nothing artificial message from the brewer on the back no freshness date . does n t look bad nice pale yellow colour . not cloudy and very pale but the head settles nicely then mostly dissipates . leaves a lacing very little carbonation . the label states best consumed at deg c which it is and it smells vaguely of lemon and some sort of grassy vegetable likely coriander . that sounds appropriate but the scent is very weak . taste a nice boutique microbrewed piece of work . better than i could do and generally tastes like a boutique beer probably because the ingredients are good quality and it s been handled well . i m quite happy with it especially since it s from this region . the more i drink the more it grows on me . not too watery but still refreshing . the front of my tongue is numbed but the back has some strange taste of unusual malt or something . but this is not altogether bad . what the hey it s a good beer . i d have to say the mouthfeel is the weak point of this beer . thin without much depth and after a little while it just seems to get gulped down the throat . a bit of sediment would beef it up . drinkability if some pub in nelson nz were my local and this were on tap and i could afford it then hell yeah i d support local brewers . the lemon is maybe a bit overdone but otherwise this could stand up to repeated assaults against my liver . dunno if you re a boy or a girl tracy bauer hopefully a girl because tracy is a stupid name for a guy but i ve never been to nz and do n t bash me up if you re a ruff maori but anyway i do n t mind your beer one bit .,taste,0.8,1
agitated before the pour giving a cloudy lemon yellow coloured body with a decent head of large bubbled but meringue like white foam . actually looks very light for a weizen but given they specifically call it a helle weisse i guess this can be forgiven . good weizen characters on the nose . bit of meatiness fair bit of banana phenols and a light smattering of clove . quite sweet what i m looking for in a weizen with a nice vanilla character coming through too . nice . taste is something of a let down with a rather bland flavour profile . thin with a lightly sweet yeast character but not a huge amount and certainly not a huge amount of spiciness or true hefe characteristics . mouthfeel is clean at least . not amazing but suitable enough . it s a drinkable hefe but a pretty bland one . nowhere near the peaks of the better examples .,taste,0.6,1
appearance fingers of fluffy and thick pure white head that retains well and leaves lacing . the beer itself is yellow and clear with bubbles of carbonation streaming through it . it looks crisp and light . aroma light crisp smell . malty and sweet a little citrus in the back . taste ugh . i m immediately getting fish or dishwater something is off and it is gross . the taste is nothing like the nose . after a few sips my palette has adjusted a little and the taste is less offensive the off flavors mellow a little but i still think it s weird . not a fan . mouthfeel light and crisp notes easy to drink i just do n t like it .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle purchased a andrew hilton wine in lethbridge ab . served in a hotel tumbler . best before november th got to this one in time thankfully . a pours with a quick dissolving buy voluminous off white foam that settles to a chunky ring and partial thin cap leaving behind spotty lace . hazed copper brown body with some tiny bubbles moving quickly about . s huge brett nose a mix of green apples farm lemons and tropical fruits . upon closer inspection a slightly buttery oak and white wine aroma joins in . maybe a hint of candi sugar and pale malt in the background . t taste is much sweeter with more pilsner malt and candi sugar coming through . there s some nice pineapple brett notes but significantly less funk and sourness . wine and barrel character imparts a light initial sharpness as well as some dry oak mid palate . i should probably get another bottle and see how this develops . not bad but a bit dull compared to the aroma . m zesty carbonation dry tannic finish . medium full body but no hint of the alcohol . d did n t got down quite as easily as george but was still quite enjoyable . not sure it s worth the price premium over something like orval but a good beer nonetheless .,taste,0.7,1
this arrives with a nice thick off white head above a deep mahogany color . there was not much evident on the nose maybe a light maltiness but nothing to really speak of . it has a rich creamy mouthfeel but not a lot of taste . the finish is light and sweet but again there is just not a whole lot of flavor evident . this was all very disappointing for something that they are calling a bock regardless of style . even as a lager i would expect to taste something . oh well .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . can . has a golden color with a inch head . smell is mild some malts and grains . taste is not so good . metallic and maybe a tad sour some notes of grains . feels light in the mouth and drinkabiity is below average . overall i was not very impressed with this beer .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bomber into a pint glass the beer pours with a huge head with big foamy bubbles and an orange tinted off white coloring . the beer itself is a hazy orange copper color . the aroma is slightly sour but also a tart citrus characteristic present . only getting the slightest hint of hops so this may have been an old bottle . the beer has a bold amount of grapefruit flavor that hits the mouth and tongue first and only the slightest hint of hops in the background which fails to balance the flavors . the beer has a creamy and smooth body but that delivers in an awkward way with the flavors this beer has . really disappointed that there was n t a stronger hop representation . the finish is quick and slightly sour with a citrusy aftertaste . not overly pleasant .,taste,0.4,0
heard it was good and grabbed a sixer . out of the bottle this one was a hazy golden orange with a small white head . decent retention and some lacing . the apricot aromas is bright and appealing with hints of wheat buried underneath . the flavors were again mostly apricot though it is dry which is the wheat character some yeast can be detected too . little malt or hops distinction . the body was heavier than i expected medium as opposed to light and the mouthfeel is a little rough . i like the flavors but this one needs a little work .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle vintage . pours a dark deep reddish purple with a thin pink head . aromas of grapes berries vinegar oak and funk . flavors of tart grape skins balsamic vinegar hints of citrus oak and sweetness . medium bodied with a dry and tart finish . medium carbonation with nice cantillon funk and lots of aging potential .,taste,0.8,1
note this is not the former island cask which was a amber colored ale . this is a scottish stout . looks nice a deep black red color with a big beige white head . really nice packaging and bottle . feels really luxorious . smells nicely some islay whisky and some rosted malts . nice smell but without the islay whisky notes it would be pretty anonymous . taste is slightly sourish but not in a bad way . notes of hardly rosted malts and a slightly hoppy character . not dry enough to be a nice stout though . i have mixed emotions about this one . it s not bad but not good enough .,taste,0.6,1
an amazing beer even moreso that it s an american not a belgian . poured from the big ml bottle with cork and metal twist cap . tons of tight caramel colored bubbles so much head . a murky brown red color appears nearly half of the glass is foam . sugar or bubblegum and raisins malt and spicy orange maybe even honey covered fruit aromas . taste is wonderful pure joy . very serious malt flavors but some i m not familiar with just yet . some spice sneaks in there mid mouth . alcohol sneaks up behind these . very creamy brew first sip seems too carbonated but it mellows and is quite smooth the foam hits all over the mouth . make sure this is not cold as more flavors jump out as it warms . i ve had this a few times and prefer it to chimay anyday . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
laid this bottle down for about a year or so . thanks go to skyhand for sending me this one ages ago . from a plain jane bomber bottle with very ordinary graphic work done on the label no bottled on date found . decants a dark an lovely black with a thin creamy head that was rather shortlived to say the least . overall not much to look at . nose is of a rich brandy dark fruits coffee cocoa and various other harder to place elements . taste is very robust and multitiered very complex and full . same flavors as in the nose but also strongly alcoholic very much feels like a sort of fine liquor on the palate . interesting to say the least . oz was more than enough took me a few hours to finally sip this one away into nothing . sort of on the difficult side to drink bot because it was n t tasty but very big . mouthfeel was very full heavy bodied with slight but adequate carbonation . slinte .,taste,0.9,1
vintage thanks very much to ratman for sharing this bottle with us saturday night . poured a slightly cloudy dark brown color with a slight off white head . aromas of sherry toffee dark fruit and brown sugar . oxidation is apparent . on the palate this one is medium to full bodied with the oxidation nicely integrated into the beer . flavors of sherry toffee caramel and alcohol .,taste,0.9,1
great hops in the api style .,taste,1.0,1
i work with a lot of haitian and one went to new york a brought me bottles of prestige lager . oz old fashioned brwon bottle . a clear pale straw colour s grainy some freshness t easy drinking grainy some malt no hops m watery d for hot summer days easy drinking pale lager better than i would imagine .,taste,0.4,0
a very dark brown stout like . oh i guess this is a stout so that s appropriate . not much in the way of head with just a thin wisp of lace forming on the pour . s like a caramel macchiato coffee butterscotch vanilla toffee cocoa . lots going on here and very pleasant . i only wish it were stronger . t thin roasted malt with a little bit of bourbon coming through but not much . there s a sour lightly astringent flavor throughout that is not particularly pleasant . not terrible but it does n t live up to the smell at all . m fairly thick and very smooth almost a little creamy . could possibly be a bit fuller . d nice mouthfeel and the alcohol is nearly undetectable i would have pegged the abv at under . however the taste wears thin after a little while . i definitely would n t want more than one in a sitting and it s definitely a slow sipper at that . a little disappointing for a bourbon barrel aged stout . i was definitely expecting more in the way of flavor . that said it certainly was n t bad and i d possibly drink it again but i do n t really think it s worth the price .,taste,0.6,1
poured a corked and capped into my tripel karmeliet tulip . as a note the label on my bottle is the classic yellow with black shadow man on it not the same as the one in ba picture . decanted off dregs which will be saved for a future lambic . this beer pours a rather clean hay yellow with slight tangerine highlights when held up to the light . very little head was produced due to a very careful pour i was saving the dregs . with the little head no lacing occurred . just a thin white line that traced the inside of the glass . the aroma is massivily complex . classic barnyard with hay must ammonia mold and earthy dampness . along with the barnyard a nice citrus vinegar tartness stings the inside of your nostrils . the flavor well the flavor just does n t live up to the nose . it s really good musty grass white vinegar damp earth with a citrus brightness that sticks around on tip of the tongue . the mouthfeel is light and finishes very dry . not as dry as other guezes but still enough to make me want some more . cantillon makes great beer . this is just another .,taste,0.7,1
pours out a dark red color with some dark brown almost looks black in the glass with some dark ruby highlights . there s a cm thick head with loose bubbles that fell down into a little ring and left just a little bit of lacing . looks just like most other porters . the smell is about what i would expect as well . some coffee dark chocolate just a little bit of cola like sweetness . nothing intense or too incredible . this does n t set itself apart in the smell . but the taste is what amazes me . i mean everything that a porter should be this is . and there s not a thing to upset me here . there s immediately a dark chocolate bite with a bit of a syrupy caramel taste underneath . then the coffee notes hit and burst with the carbonation very pleasant . there s almost a creaminess to it which is enhanced while there s still a head . i really like this in the taste department . i mean just perfect for a porter . the mouthfeel is nice . fairly low carbonation right in line with what i want . not a stand out though its hard to stand out in this style i think . of course this was a perfectly enjoyable drink . i mean i would recommend it as a top notch porter . if you see it remember that it is n t an imperial anything but it s a perfectly lovable beer . i will probably buy more in the future .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky hazelnut dark reddish brown with a large frothy head that leaves a descent little lace on my goblet . nose is of cardboard caramel a stack of paper plums herbs and is pretty yeasty . blah . tastes pretty good though . full in the mouth . slighty herbal with loads of dark fruits especially plums and grapes . this is ok .,taste,0.8,1
much thanks to me for picking this one up for me . pours a deep mahogony with a half finger of tan head that fades pretty quickly to a thin layer on top . aroma is not as potent as i was expecting . i get some notes of oak and citrus hops with some hints of pine in the background . i was expecting the aroma to be pretty potent and i m a little let down . the taste is actually a big step up from the aroma . i get some sweet caramel malt and vanilla with some bitter grapefruit in there as well . mouthfeel is a little thick with a good bit of carbonation . not necessarily my ideal sipper beer but it s pretty heavy duty and will stand up well to a good meaty dinner .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy pale color like a wit beer . smells is not faint but not very powerful either smells spicy like orange and lemon . taste up front is lemon peel that changes into a spicy burning sensation best take anther mouth full you can feel the alcohol as is goes down and stays on your tongue for awhile as well . really it feels like i just ate a piece of a lemon peel . it has the hit you would expect from an beer not like some of these beers that advertise higher alcohol but show no signs of it . overall this is a pretty good beer i have had it more than once and will probably continue to .,taste,0.8,1
bottle thanks to jason . a crystal clear orange with a weak cream head and spotty lacing . s big funk lots of orange sour cherry grapefruit and oak t virtually no sweetness then a huge acidic tartness that makes me almost pucker . a sweet butter lingers on the inside of my cheeks . m light but sharp carbonation . medium body and a slick finish . no alcohol heat . o just amazing . big puckering sour that pals all kind of goodness into every sip . the extreme sourness puts a governor on drinking too quickly but i definitely would love to have this again .,taste,1.0,1
pours perfectly . to be frank . fingers fits perfectly into my pint glass . dark burnt amber color . head clings to the side as it slowly slowly dissipates . smells of nice roasted caramel malts . actually has a ting of lager smell on it that distinct lager smell . from the yeast . then nothing . taste . well the taste is clean crisp . not that that is a flavor but not much happening here for me . a bit of the roasted malts but otherwise this is pretty bland and boring . easy to sit and drink a few of these as the night goes on but would switch to it later in the night as my tastebuds are falling asleep . meh .,taste,0.4,0
pours a reddish brown color vibrant and with a sizeable yellowish tan head of large bubbles that pop audibly as it rapidly recedes . even a slight swirl would bring quite a bit back . a thin cap would remain through the entire glass and lacing was nonexistent . boozy with underlying vague fruit and brown sugar not my favorite aroma but pretty decent . this is a year old and has n t lost any edge . tasty . smooth toasty maltiness abounds with alcohol everpresent . fruit is stronger and now raisin and plum are discernable . quite a bit of carmelized sugar . a sipper to say the least . carbonation is quite low and the creamy body glides across the tongue warming everything i would n t call it a burn but it is n t that far off . again this is a sipper but one i d have again in a heartbeat . could use a couple more years and this particular year is a couple percent stronger than the others i ve got .,taste,0.9,1
single oz bottle copped for . from wine and beverage depot in totowa . pours a light copper golden amber color with an impressive head that slowly receded leaving lots of lacing and foam around the mouth of the glass . smell was on point very fresh crisp and clear bursting with fresh florals citrus and a nice suggestion of mild hops . wonderful creamy grapefruit pear and apple taste replete with heavy flavor and strong thick citrus . slight bittersweet flavor that came off as being very fresh crisp and clean with no interfering factors at all . equally good filling mouthfeel . a very light refreshing beer that would go well on a hot summer day . drinkability was likewise top notch as this one went down effortlessly and no alcohol was detectable at all behind rich refreshing flavors . another winner from troegs . great depiction of the style .,taste,0.9,1
deep brown chestnut colored body with a off white head that last almost the entire beer.nice lacing also . notes of alcohol yeast berrys and plums . notes of milk chocolate pepper.dry finish . silky smooth taste but has high carbonation which sucks the big one.attacks the tongue . this beer is very good .,taste,0.9,1
appearance when i poured my bottle of oro it had an appropriate golden coloring cloudy and kind of champagne y . smell my first impression of the smell was sour . kind like sour apples or maybe apple cider . taste in the taste i got some citrus and a ton of sour . quite tart . fairly heavy handed i did n t think this was particularly balanced . mouthfeel smooth in the mouth sharp on the tongue . drinkability probably perfectly fine for the style . but not a beer i would have multiples of .,taste,0.6,1
a dark caramel color brown dense white head that laces nicely . s dark and medium roasted malts some apple and a bit of spice . somewhat reserved . t roasted malt wow this is underwhelming . i m searching and i can get a bit of spice and dark fruit . decent amount of leafy hops but this one is slightly metallic and watery too . just a mess of a dubbel imo . m medium body creamy with moderate carbonation . d i ve had better and i wish i was drinking ommegang . can slug it down though . seek others .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle pours black beer with a small tan head . hints of bourbon tinges around the edges . aroma is coffee and bourbon . delicious . taste is coffee up front fading to a bourbon stout finish . hints of chocolate but not overdone . the best balance i ve ever had in a bal aged stout or most any beer for that matter . mother earth silent night is the only one i ve had that even comes close to this balance in a bal aged stout . good body and a nice light carbonation provide a nice mouthfeel . overall i had this beer last year and went through the effort to track it down again . i feel like i can say this with most founders beers but this is one of my favorite beers .,taste,1.0,1
a copper colored with off white head that stayed for a really long time s has a pretty damn good smell slight malt and a pretty floral hop character t considering the strong hop scent the taste is a little bit of a let down much more mellow than i was hoping for . its not bad its just ok. m medium body light carbonation d its a good beer that anyone who likes a little hops could drink however its not anything special,taste,0.6,1
this one pours a light auburn in color with a light white head . it does n t really have any overpowering aromas . both the hops and malt are pretty subtle . it does n t stand out in that category . it is very tasty and has a unique kind of sweetness to it . it s really kind of hard to describe but it is very appealing . i really enjoyed it . it drinks well pretty light in consistency and has good carbonation to it . it s very drinkable especially for a pale .,taste,0.9,1
pours a light cream bubbly head . nice copper color . smell is weak . some caramel malt and faint floral hops . taste is what i like in an amber . those roasted malts really come through with just enough hops to balance them out and stay true to the nature of its color .,taste,0.8,1
thank you again jim ratedz for this fine beer we dont get here in ca . a pours a very dark rich brown color close to black but has a hint of brown to it and maybe ruby . thin little head develops maybe about half an inch and then disappears head a beautiful white color . s a lot of roast and some caramel are the dominate smells also just a hint of toffee vanilla is present but kind of in the back seat in the smell . t pow there is the vanilla and its not the crappy artificial tasting vanilla this is the whole vanilla flavor . it blends well into this beer and can be tasted in every sip . there is some sweet malt some bitter roast and caramel with some toffee layered on top of that . m on the thinner side of other porters i have had but still very drinkable . has a good creaminess to this beer though which is surprising . o really impressed lived up to the label and the expectations .,taste,0.9,1
brown color beer somewhat dark . very thin foam head formation . the aroma presents notes of caramel very intense caramel here . off putting . taste is unbalanced . probably an old beer bottle . shame . actually it is n t balanced and its the main problem here . could n t finish it .,taste,0.2,0
found in a moscow grocery store this brown half liter bottle is widest at the shoulders then tapers down to the foot . the multi colored label features a scarecrow planted in a patch of hops with an owl on one arm and a fox below the other . the russian import label lists on purity law ingredients . best before i opened it on happy orthodox easter . pours a clear slightly lighter than standard gold under a finger white head that fades very quickly leaving no trace . the nose is sweet and fruity grape and plum easily discernible yet humble and quite pleasant . the mouth is very prickly and quite light . the taste features a very good mix of sweet fruit barley malt and dry floral bitter . some harsher espresso like bitter kicks in at the finish leaving a lip smacking aftertaste that inspires further sips . very good indeed .,taste,0.9,1
my first oatmeal stout . it poured dark and thick as hell didnt notice the smell didnt know what to expect tastewise but hoping for the best . i was greatly disappointed . compared to so many other dark beers its just so . bland . in fact it lives up to its name it tastes like it was made out of plain oats . nothing was standout bad or anything it just lacked the rich flavors and complexity of say a good dopplebock . i just dont see the advantage of drinking this one when theres so many more flavorful beers out there . again theres nothing standout bad about it if this is your thing im sure its a good one but for me it was just extremely plain tasting .,taste,0.4,0
i was excited to try this beer i love a good imperial stout porter . anyway the appearance was a dark black almost letting no light through the snifter glass it was poured in . the nose was big on licorice but no real taste of it in the beer it was more like a thin coffee stout with a good bit of espresso bitterness but whether that would be different from the bottle i do not know . overall a nice beer but not one i would have again .,taste,0.8,1
a pours essentially the color of coffee with a thin head that lasts decently well but disappears pretty quickly and leaves almost no lacing . s one of the best smelling beers i ve come across . there is coffee some smokey aromas a touch of chocolate and coffee and i m picking up just a bit of a dried fruit like a dried fig aroma . t unfortunately the flavors do n t quite line up for me . there is too much caramel and not enough roasted flavors . there is some coffee and the smoke comes out a little more here but caramel is too heavy for me . roasted flavors come out in the finish more but i d like to see them throughout . m nice full body but i found the carbonation too prickly for me . o a good beer but the smell was really the only thing i found memorable about this one .,taste,0.7,1
i opened a twelve ounce bottle that i had been keeping for a cold day . having had this before i knew what i was in for . i love the bitterness combined with sweetness . a slight burnt flavor gives keeps you on your toes . it did not have much of a head so i was a little dissapointed . but hey what a beer .,taste,1.0,1
it has a big beautiful head that develops almost immediately upon the beer hitting the glass . the color is a nice brown with hints of red . it has the unmistakeable smell of a wheat beer with hints of clove . the flavor however is a bit of a disappointment . it s a very mild flavor to say the least . in fact the taste is really almost completely lacking . it does have a decent mouthfeel and goes down like water on a warm day .,taste,0.6,1
shines a ruby amber when held to the light almost like an irish red . the nose hits alcohol to candy sugar hitting the taste right on . a nice puney opening to a bitter candy finish with an alcohol reminder in the aftertaste . better and better as it warms and actually the best usa pistols version of the style i ve had yet .,taste,0.9,1
the beer did n t look much different than any other ab product . there was no aroma to speak of . the label promises spices but there were none discernible . the rating says awful it s not that the flavor was awful but that there was n t any . the mouthfeel was like low carbonated water . even though the body is light the drinkability factor is below average since there s really nothing to keep me coming back .,taste,0.2,0
pours a clear amber brown with a thin tan head . smell is slightly of sulfur and has a grassy component . taste is extremely light a tiny hint of caramel sweetness up front . the middle is slightly salty . you can taste the alcohol in this beer . finishes completely watery . mouthfeel is watery medium carbonation levels . drinkabiltiy is alright the light flavor ensures that one can drink several of these . though it is a very un flavorful compared to other bocks . for the price there are much better options .,taste,0.4,0
picked this up at sam s in durham a long time ago . decided to save it until christmas and finally got around to trying it last night . a bottle dated poured into a brooklyn brewery snifter tulip . wow this pours a viscous motor oil black with virtually no head . a thin ring of dark mocha foam clings to the glass not much lace on this . sucker . maybe a few specks . s whoa . ummm . bourbon some oak and vanilla see bourbon some charry roast and sweet malt notes along with some hints of alcohol the bourbon aroma on this one is almost overpowering but hey its barrel aged they apparently did a good job . t much more complex than the nose would imply . a swig starts with some sweet molasses . bourbon and vanilla mid palate . coffee on the lasting finish . huh ibu s does n t seem that bitter in the realm of hoppiness at least yet it is moderately acrid . m medium bodied sticky and palate coating a little less body than i was expecting though . d great stuff . a sipper for sure . very enjoyable though . glad i got to try this rare brew . review from notes,taste,1.0,1
had this on at al s of hampden in enola pa a dark opaque brown with a finger tan head into a pint glass . lots of bubbles . good lacing . s yeast and mild chocolate malt . not very fragrant . t rich roasted grain spice mild chocolate and coffee finishing with roasted grain and hop bittereness . moderately sweet to start but finishes dry leaving a pleasant malt and mild bitterness taste . m light medium body and medium carbonation . d this is a really tasty brown ale . wakes up the taste buds .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz can into a tilip glass . pours a cloudy burnt oranish brown color big hop nose on this beer lots of cascade hops . very smooth drinking beer for . . hops are there but very well balanced with the other complex parts of this beer . compared this can head to head with the draft as well very similar imo . overall great drinking beer and would recommend to my fellow bas .,taste,1.0,1
a just slightly clouded golden honey color with an average foamy sudsy very white head with good retention that settles into a nice foamy layer of lacing that sticks to the glass . s nice mix of some grassy and herbal aroma with a vibrant fruity esters aroma featuring apple lemon a touch of orange and pear . also has a nice spiced aroma in the background with some clove coriander and a hint of pepperiness . yeast aromas are also wafting in the background . very enticing armoa just begging me to take a sip . t did n t quite live up to the smell unfortunately . good malty and bready taste serves as a base for a nice mix of fruits and grassy herbal hops . plenty of apple and pear along with lemon and a touch of orange like citrus . mixed in with these and really coming out mid sip is a good spiced flavor with spices similar to the nose . the hop flavors wax and wane throughout the sip but never get too powerful and only provide a touch of bitterness . sweet maltiness comes up a bit at the finish . nice balanced flavors that are just a touch too light for me . m somewhere between medium and light body with a large amount of carbonation . a bit of a spritzy kind of feel with a touch of drying on toward the end . fairly creamy while drinking it though . d exceptionally drinkable beer . mouthfeel is very refreshing and easy to drink and the flavors are enjoyable and make me want to drink more as does the aroma . could easily drink this anytime and want another one . notes best before . enjoyable beer that was light and refreshing . the taste was a touch too thin light for my liking but i think some of that may have been due to the age which was n t the freshest but it was n t too old either i would really like to try one of these really fresh . overall a solid beer and very good example of the style . wonderful smelling and very easy to drink and refreshing . it gets overshadowed by the other two but if you have a chance to get this one definitely give it a try .,taste,0.8,1
had on tap at the brewery . this one initially looked like most of the other beers that day dark black even from a distance . upon closer inspection this looked like a cloudy scotch with some coffee colored haze floating around within . the beer is a sort of burnt sienna color overall . smells sour . not as strong as some other jackie o s given this one had brett added but it s there . there s some really strong alcohol on the nose . plenty of smoke here and really dark maltiness . the malts really open up in the flavor . they are dark nearly charred with hints of coffee and baker s chocolate . more smoke comes in . very mild sourness considering the brett creating some dark fruit flavors . plums come through and add sweetness . the beer finishes with more malt the malt almost becomes too much in this one dry dark and chewy . after each sip my nose was greeted with a backwash of alcohol vapor stinging slightly . this is quite boozy for less than . dry after taste . not bad though i was n t compelled to order any more of this either .,taste,0.8,1
p fl oz bottle in to an imperial pint a srm is brown . translucent . head is tan in. pillowy cloudy dissipates to line the top of the beer . medium carbonation . medium lacing . s chocolate brownie with a slight hint of malt . t watery is the initial thought . slight hints of malt vanilla coffee and chocolate are discernable . metallic aftertaste . m mf is a puckering reaction to tartness . o if only this beer tasted like the label described it or how it smelled . something went horribly wrong in making this beer . their helles lager is fantastic so i do n t know what happened here . if they would have trippled the ingredients used and gotten rid of the acidity which is described on the label we might have a real winner on our hands .,taste,0.3,0
i poured the oz . beer into a pint shaped glass . this yielded an orange brown beer about the color of a nice pumpkin pie . it did not however produce any kind of head that lasted . the beer smelled and tasted of malt which is fine and typical of the style but it is not really what i like in a beer . the beer does produce a full malt flavor for a lager . unfortunately to my palate it also had a slight metallic taste that i found a bit unpleasant . in sum this was a gift brew and i may give the other bottles away to friends who shun my preferred well hopped ales .,taste,0.4,0
pours finger of light tan head . leaves some rings . color is a dark copper brown . aroma rich espresso chocolate caramel and a lot of malts . some vanilla . big roast . taste more espresso roasted malts chocolate caramel and vanilla . a lot like the nose . mouthfeel massive roast medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . ends pretty dry . overall too roasted for me . otherwise it is pretty good . i got no bourbon or oak out of this beer .,taste,0.8,1
pours darker than amber let s call it acorn . nice and hazy . foamy cap brings to mind santa s slightly dirty fluffy beard . lacing is decent but not quite what i would expect from the style . aroma absolutely crushes it . grapefruit for sure but lively with other fruits not all of them identifiable and floral notes . taste is great but somehow falls a little short of matching the nose . the hops are obviously up front and while the malt is not completely invisible this stays true to the style . the bitter finish lasts a bit longer than i d like . this is a fantastic beer . i m just a little confused by the label which describes it as a hybrid between an american ipa and a winter warmer . i get none of the spices you d expect in a warmer but that should n t take away from the beer . given the price less than per bomber i will definitely buy this again and i m glad it s made its way to the east coast .,taste,0.7,1
pours very dark brown almost black opaque except around the edges where the light makes a ruby translucence . the head is small thin and light brown but leaves medium lacing down the glass . the aroma is dark roasted malt a bit of coffee and dark chocolate torte with a touch of raspberry . the taste is black and bitter coffee dark chocolate and raspberry . this is a like a liquid bittersweet dark chocolate mocha raspberry flourless torte that leaves a lingering but bitter aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
pours a gorgeous cheery wood dark amber with a phenomenal tannish head that is magnificent . lacing is excellent . the smell is strong of fruitiness and traces of alcohol . strong cider apple with not bitterness to speak of no hops present . the taste was very dissapointing . it was to sweet to syrupy strong with no hop bitterness to blend it all together . it was like sucking on apple syrup that is great on pancakes but not in a beer glass . nice medium bodied smooth feel but the taste of this does not refect what i want in a beer .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle . i had to order this beer because the place was out of brooklyn lager . pours golden with a white lacy strange head . aroma is of some grass not much else . taste is sweet grain dough and some earthy hops . at least it was not disgusting .,taste,0.6,1
big thanks to injuredreserve for the bottle to go . a poured pretty much a solid black . did n t look extremely thick but it s pleasantly dank in the end . head was a light brown which left nice lace . dissipated to a nice creamy film . s aroma was nice and roasty with plenty of chocolate and malt sweetness . faint coffee and a tinge of dark sweet fruits as well . t the taste was nice and chocolaty really roasted slightly candied fruits some coffee bitterness on the finish with maybe a touch of woody hops . m the feel was creamy though not full bodied . solid medium slick but smooth . easy to ignore but the most noticeable flaw . d o overall a pleasantly surprising stout . nice and flavorful . alcohol was really no where so the drinkability is very good . i d call this a hidden gem for those who have this available to em or stumble across it .,taste,0.9,1
ok . shut up . i m a sucker for the way these nitro beers look . it has the cloudy cascading head and the great head retention that looks more like whipped cream than beer foam . golden body with a hint of amber . the aroma ca n t live up to the appearance . lightly toasted grain hint of diacetyl . slight cereal sweetness nip of butter alcohol and hop . tastes like a slightly more alcoholic boddingtons . i m also a sucker for the creamy nitro feel . i do n t even care that it s watery and thin in the end . obviously nothing special but sure is easy to drink . i have no problem at all with this easy drinking beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours pale yellow with white head that dissipates quickly leaving a few random spots of foam floating there . smells like adjucts corn rice . not much flavor maybe a little hop bitterness tastes like any other euro lager . the mouth feel while thin is more present then i would expect . this beer is n t really much different then heineken or any other euro lager i would n t reccomend this one .,taste,0.3,0
ap . very dark w a coarse off white head . sitting next to a guiness with a very finely textured head . sm . mostly molassas with malt chocolate and coffee in there too . ta . strong molassas but still a very pleasant and mild beer . a very serious beer mf . very thick and sweet and smooth . dr. a really good porter but one will do it . it s too thick and heavy to have a bunch . i followed it with a smithwick s .,taste,0.9,1
big ol deep pour ample head . almost brown deep auburn burnt orange . lots of caramel lookin . aroma is kinda on the alcohol side . taste is massively mouth puckering hopsickle came to mind . does have that pike general flavor to it a good thing . this is a palate wrecker . big in every way malt hops bitterness . the hop feel is more cascade than any of the new styles . not so piney more citrus . a real challenge also similar to fresh bigfoot . a bomber hurts it on the drinkability scale as well as just the challenge of the beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the bomber into a white wine glass . a slightly cloudy copperish straw colored . not too much head dissipates to a lace . s sweet and citrusy hops . i like it so far . t very hoppy as expected but i do n t taste the citrus that is present in the smell . m heavy carbonation on the finish is the biggest thing i notice . it takes away from the way i expect the beer to be at the end . d considering the hoppiness and the high abv this beer is n t good for more than one or two glasses . that does n t change the fact that the first is great though .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy golden orange color with one and a half fingers of creamy white head . scent of hops dominate with hints of citrus and bread . one of the better smelling pale lagers i have come across . taste of sweet beady malts grassy and juicy hops . the sweetness of the malts works pretty well with the hops . nothing great but an easy drinking inoffensive beer . mouthfeel is light bodied with strong carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
a copper slightly hazy nice small bubbled head with decent retention and good lacing . s strange smell vanilla caramel hops some more spices . t watered down and off key . it s way too sour . the bitter taste does n t seem to be from the hops but from the fruit esters . this one is a pour out based on the taste . nasty old sock taste after swallowing . all flavors destroyed by overwatering . m watered down light body non astringent . under carbonated . dry . d undrinkable .,taste,0.2,0
the pour is dark brown with a bit of head . there s some lacing but nothing special . seems a bit weak in that department for a porter . color and density kinda suck . i hate saying this but i really ca n t smell this beer . yeah there s some malt and a hint of coffee but it is so subtle i ca n t make out much at all . opens with some crystal malt then chocolate malt and finally coffee . the finish has some hops the quickly fade to coffee bean bitterness that lingers and lingers . an easy to sip or drink beer . a really nicely put together porter . i m not a huge coffee fan but darn if coffee beer was n t just made for me . coffee adds a nice bittering and the balance is great . i would like more carbonation to smooth this out but darn good coffee porter . every bit as good as left hands weak sauce .,taste,0.9,1
i do believe that this is the last of the berghoff beers that i recently picked up and i must admit that i m quite afraid to sample it . it pours a decent pale amber bu with virtually no head . aroma has that trademark berghoff sweet aroma lots of fruit and malt but little in terms of hop background . taste fades in and out of earthiness and sweetness . i m thinking of a slightly sweet english style pale ale with a touch of sweeness added . not exactly an ideal flavor but better than any other berghoff beers that i ve had to date . mouthfeel is very thin . all and all i wo n t be purchasing this beer again but at least it did n t repel me away .,taste,0.7,1
appearance straight pour into a pint glass . the color is an opaque black no light passed through when i held it to my lamp . three fingers of dense cappuccino tan head developed and dissipated to leave a dense lacing much like a cappuccino and ring around the edge . smell delicious roasted chocolate coffee and caramel malts . this smells proper . as it warms there is also a sweet scent of toffee . taste intriguing . the belgian yeast gives it a unique flavor that couples with the usual suspects in stout . it is not as bitter or roasted as i want . chocolate coffee caramel and toffee . disappointingly though the backbone is the cheap adjunct corn flavor that is reminiscent of their saison cornucopia . as the pint warms it overpowers everything else the stuff i do want to taste . compared to the smell the taste is a real letdown . drinkability it s okay . it is nothing spectacular and i suppose i would buy some again out of state pride .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at grinder s bar pours a very dark black . a nice cinnamon brown head smells of coffee and caramel with a sweet chocolate. maybe even a little bit like a creme brulee . the taste is spot on what i remember a creme brulee tasting like it has been several years . velvety chocolate and caramel followed with vanilla and cocoa a nice roastiness to it too . very sweet can hardly taste the alcohol . it has about on average mouthfeel for its style smooth and only lightly carbonated a touch on the thick side for me though . would only drink this as an desert or maybe a night cap very nice sweet taste but just far to rich for what i would actually want in a beer .,taste,0.8,1
not available in my area brought it back from my last trip to texas . smell and taste are all i d expect them to be . wonderfully hoppy fruity i m getting lots of apricot here and floral hops on top of floral hops . what a great tasting beer . the downside is the high alcohol content . this one burns a little going down . mouthfeel is smooth but this is hard to drink . i m nursing mine in a three philosophers snifter and drinking a big glass of water every ounces or so . great beer but certainly not an everyday go to .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml corked bottle and shared with two roommates and my girlfriend . served first on the rocks then i sampled it at room temp and finally served hot in a mug . cold pours a dark brownish red . there is a bit of bubbling around the ice but no head to speak of . the scent is of baked beans or bbq sauce . there is a hint of cherries as well with spices that carry a medicinal quality . the taste follows the smell closely but is far more intense . the cherries and spice come to the forefront and dominate the palate . i thoroughly enjoyed this on the rocks .,taste,0.9,1
smells like dark beers i ve had before that have fallen short of the mark which made me hesitate to actually drink it . but the taste was sweet like brown sugar with coffee and a little chocolate . almost too sweet though on my second sip . it was on the third taste that the overwhelming amount of flavors really danced with steel toed boots over my tongue . flavors flashed by so quickly i was unable to identify all of them . i ve had the experience once before when drinking duvel where flavors go by in quick succession . after that it was back to a return to an almost overly sweet . a twelve oz . bottle would have been good enough for me but it was interesting for the taste bombardment i received . i find it hard to believe that the only listed ingredients were malts hops and water .,taste,0.9,1
i was pretty darn dissapointed with this one . . .so much so that i do n t even feel like going in to the full fledged review . bought a pack ozs at bevmo . poured with little head about and close to no lacing . looks more like a god pale than a a dipa or an ipa for that matter . . average nose for an ipa . taste was n t bad . . .just lacking . for a double ipa i m not sensing double anything . . .if nothing else the lack of everything leaves it balanced . anderson valley s hopottin standard ipa has a way more impressive taste mouthfeel . if this is the only option . . .go for it it s not bad . . .but it s far from good . very dissapointing,taste,0.4,0
the beer poured black with ruby highlights . the head was off white and lasted to lace the glass . the aroma was coffee and chocolate with some slight caramel aroma . the aroma was very smooth . the flavor was coffee and chocolate in concert . very well done chocolate flavor and coffee balanced with enough subtle sweetness to create an excellent flavor . the finish was dry coffee that only got better into the aftertaste . the body was medium to medium full . ounce bottle no freshness dating .,taste,1.0,1
grabbed a pack at total wines for only . had a off coupon no born date only numbers . appearance dark like old engine oil . smell of chocolate . great brew period . taste mouthfeel warms up your throat easily . great alcohol after taste . drink ability full body slow to drink due to it s richness . thick beer great for desserts and also for those cold nights .,taste,1.0,1
a poured a one finger off white head that left plenty of lacing . dark brown body . s aroma of rich dark malt with a touch of dark fruit . t the flavor boasted of loads of chewy malt with some dark fruit and sweet sticky caramel . the alcohol was only apparent after warming . m medium bodied with ultra soft carbonation . very smooth . the hops appear at the end to balance out the finish . d well suited alcohol . well balanced . great mouthfeel . very well done .,taste,0.7,1
got this one from solomon cheers damien . pours a ruby tinged ebony with finger of tan head . above average head retention lacing s buttery toffee figs dates rum dissipates as this warms t toffee butterscotch a touch of booze warmth oaky dryness vanilla leafy hops up front . some booze persists as this warms along with buttered rum a bit of plummyness figs leafy hops a bit of chocolate licorice . finishes with nice dark fruits leafy hops a touch of brown sugar mf chewy with low carbonation medium body stickyness drinks easy for the style abv but proceed with caution . . this damn fine american strong ale asa will knock you down if over indulged . worth seeking out a complex . yet approachable asa,taste,1.0,1
i enjoyed this at botequim informal in leblon while visiting some friends in rio de janeiro . restaurants in brazil are vicious in their competition for the title of best draft house in the city even though there are only three popular draft beers here kaiser antarctica and brahma and a restaurant will only serve of the three no mixing of brands here . so to win the title of best draft house really depends on the pour and apparently botequim informal has been voted rio s best draft house for years running . as the beer arrived to my table i started to realize why . a magnificent billowing creamy white head sat upon a golden color body . i wo n t talk about taste that much because the taste is very similiar to skol in that it s ok but nothing special but the body in this beer was heavenly . it was like drinking a cloud . extremely light and creamy . i will admit that if i have n t had this beer in draft form outside of this bar so it probably is n t normally like what i experienced but i can only review what i know .,taste,0.4,0
this ones served in a regular oz plastic glass standard pilsner type glassware . looks like a very beautiful clean amber color . has lots of rich malty flavor and a strong taste of pumpkin and caramel . delicious beer . the carbonation is on the low side . it might be because its been not properly stored . very buttery sorta nutty but on the watery side . the aftertaste confirms its strong pumpkin spices and leaves a super sweet taste afterwards . that i m not a fan of . i really like this beer . it s unique and has some different flavors . will have to buy more .,taste,0.9,1
nothing enjoyable at all here run of the mill generic tasting lager that leaves no desire for more . quickly went back to the ipa . on tap at the brewery when sampling all the varieties . cant really say all that much about this beer but this is just completely run of the mill . no more no less . i guess you can call it drinkable but very watered down and flavorless right in the eyes of a macro light .,taste,0.3,0
consumed . served at degrees into a standard pint glass . beer pours a viscuous black into the glass . thick . a two finger dark tan head erupts then subsides to a sticky foam lacing in a few minutes . aroma is mainly metallic sorry oskar blues but all your beers smell metallic to me when they come out of the can . there is a slight sweet roast malt smell as well . thick as a milkshake and a little prickly from carbonation . nice . flavors deep roasted malt . slight smoke . some coffee style bitterness on the finish . a little granular and chocolatey as well . abv not a significant component of the flavor . this beer is almost undone by a nasty metallic taste . what s up with that . i d love to have this on draft for comparison as it seems to be a really good beer aside from this metallic issue that is shared with old chubb and dale s pale ale as well . luckily this faded as the beer sat in the glass a little while . it never fully went away though . overall i will not be buying another pack of this stuff or anything else from oskar blues in cans .,taste,0.8,1
poured a very nice golden from the . ounce stubby brown bottle purchased for . bottle at trader joe s . bottle indicates this is duvel belgian golden ale bottle conditioned . alcohol pour unhurriedly . nice tall lasting white head lacing and champagne like carbonation . aroma consists of bitter hops some malt and sweet yeast . bitter hops dominate the flavor early followed by alcohol and spices . aftertaste is acetic from alcohol and rather long lasting . a very fizzy feel in the mouth but body is not watery . i do n t consider this an above average beer from a drinkability standpoint . there are a lot of positives but i ca n t see me drinking more than one of these at a time .,taste,0.8,1
i got this ounce brown bottle from my buddy and poured it into a pint glass . appearance an orange body with a small white head good retention and not awsome lacing . smell pretty bland but a general hop aroma . taste good hop taste citrusy and earthy nothing over stated but nothing bland either . mouthfeel a nice ridgid mouthfeel . drinkability a decent beer . do n t drink and review .,taste,0.8,1
i tried this one in spite of the fact i do n t like flavored beer pours a cloudy grapefruit red w an almost non existent head and little to no lacing i can almost smell the wheat malt and some other wild fruity belgian aromas before being overpowered by the fruity cranberry smell tangy vinous overwhelming cranberry taste not much else a bit of wheat and some hop bitterness is all that remains of beer here reminds me of a white zin . esp . in my snifter a light dry highly carbonated beer true to style tho it s ph . may be too low . . not a bad drinking beer just not my cup of juice .,taste,0.4,0
molasses unsweetened cocoa burnt coffee some charred wood an enormous hop bitter aftertaste . horrid . in its favor there is always something in a beers favor . it lives up to its name being black as night in color and a decent alcholic buzz . i wo n t be trying it again,taste,0.4,0
wow this is one of the stiffest creamiest heads on a beer i ve seen in quite a while . beautiful looking beer . clear light amber to very dark gold in color this beer also had a good amount of visible carbonation . the creamy head mentioned above remained on the scene for quite some time and then receded to a thinner version of the same creamy texture . there was a very high amount of lacing that was left in the glass . aroma was mostly of lightly roasted malt but i noticed a peppery spicy aroma as well as some citrus notes and ever so slightly floral notes . i thought this has an excellent well balanced flavor . roasted malt with an initial burst of hop bitterness that then calmed to a slight spicy flavor then ending with a subtle hop finish that lingered nicely . i also noted a light citrus quality to the flavor and almost a cocoa quality . there is nothing over powering about the hop bitterness here to take away from the fact that this is an apa . lots of depth of flavor here that i found very interesting . mouth feel was as creamy as the initial head and i thought very nice . i think some of the spicy peppery nature was heightened by the carbonation of this beer which you certainly felt as you drank the beer . very drinkable and i will be grabbing a few more of these when i see them in the cooler or on the shelf . excellent beer,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy tangerine with a big three finger head that leaves lacing all the way down the glass . has a light sweet citrus and hop aroma . the first taste is hops then a strong citrus fruit finish a little bitter but only in the best possible way . a clean smooth drink i could easily put down three or four at a time . the after taste remains on the tongue and compliments the smooth finish . very nice . a damn good beer .,taste,0.8,1
this is my first ever beer for this style . seems to be a good cross between a pilsner and a hefeweizen . i may have to update the rankings as i try more in this style . poured from a oz bottle into a pilsner style glass . no bbd on bottle . a clean looking dark gold color . medium level of carbonation can be seen . a very thin head that did n t last to long was created on the poor . the head is not clingy and the film falls quickly . s very simple . mild malts and hops soft wheat and a hint of banana i doubted the banana when i read the description for the style . t simple as well . nothing different from the smell . the malts and the fruit lead things off with the wheat and hops following behind . very mild and nice aftertaste . m smooth light bodied beer with light carbonation . d another good beer to drink plenty of and enjoy . has the sharp flavor characteristics of a pilsner but uses the hefeweizen to balance out the bitterness . great alternative to a pilsner . easy to drink and light for a good hot day .,taste,0.6,1
ok first i have to say that this beer is what it is . if you approach it with the attitude that you going to be encountering a ultra light low carb beer then it s not too bad . if you ve just finished a belgian ale and then compare them side by side that d be a bit like comparing the last olympic basketball team to the kids playing horse down the street . a i was actually fairly impressed with the appearance . more than i though i would be . the color was an anemic piss yellow but in my frosty pilsner it actually poured a decent head maybe of an inch . it was gone in seconds but was n t bad looking while it lasted . s not much of anything really . smell some club soda and add a touch of maltiness and grain . there you have it . t the taste is not horrible at first . nor does it ever get horrible . it just gets progressively less flavorful as the carbonation dies . there s distinctive corn and grain . like you re chewing on raw wheat . very simple and very unassuming . like i said not disgusting just not great . sort of ho hum . m in the beginning there s decent carbonation and it s got a relatively soft mouthfeel on the opening . as time wears on however the pleasantries retreat somewhat . by the bottom of the glass it s nothing remotely impressive . d if you re looking for something to quench your thirst on a hot summer day look no further . if you re looking for even an inch more than that then by damn keep looking .,taste,0.4,0
i drank this from the tap into a pint glass . it pours light brown with a white head and decent lacing . it smells sour with hints of grass and citrus . the taste is ok its very sour almost to sour to drink . i tried it as a taste before i got it and i m glad i did because i probably could n t have finished the glass .,taste,0.7,1
ouncer with a drink by date of jan served in an extra large mug . a poured into my giant mug it gave a respectable one and a half finger head . mellow orange in color with a white head that disappeared quickly into a mediocre lace around my mug . s light fruit notes and some hop jumped out right away as the beer warmed up the citrus started to come out . nothing outstanding here . t bitter at first with a hop after taste . let it warm up a bit mine came from the back of the fridge and more complex flavors come out to play . some citus notes go along nicely with the hoppy after taste . very tasty . m watery but a bit tangy nothing special here . d with and a strong after taste i would n t make this a session beer but would n t mind having one of these after dinner now and again .,taste,0.8,1
being only hour to the source we consider ourselves very lucky . we bought fresh bottles . the beer looks quite nice bright deep golden . smells of yummy hops get the taste buds anticipating . taste is really a bummer . munich helles lager . no it is n t . nor is it delicious or even desirable . bitter not as in nice but as in nasty . mouthfeel drinkability are overshadowed by dissapointment . we truly enjoy hoppe oat unearthly java . this was not even close to fun . we could n t wait to get home to try it . that was weeks ago . what are we going to do with the other bottle . hey if you want to trade . have at it .,taste,0.3,0
it appears brown reddish with a thin layer of white head . smells very strongly of nutty rye there is also hints of citrusy hops . it tastes very much so like rye there is a subdued nuttiness and a noticeable grainy flavor . there is a healthy presence of hops which give the beer citrus notes and bitterness . overall a very good rye ale . in a lot of rye ales i find it difficult to notice the rye but in this one the rye is very present . it has a moderate low carbonation level . the drinkability of this quite good i drank a few of these . this is one of the best beers i have had from riverport . it is very good hoppy rye pale ale .,taste,0.9,1
can poured a light clear brown ale with just above average head with medium retention . aroma is light bitter with some malt in the back . taste is quite weak with some bitterness but also a watery feeling that was quite a letdown . probably below your average english bitter .,taste,0.4,0
appearance balck with a dark brown head . the head is quite creamy and long lasting . decent lacing . smell chocolate and lots of it . it smells very good . taste dark unsweetened chocolate with a slightly creamy dry finish mixxed with a tiny bitter end . the after taste is of bakers chocolate . mouthfeel pretty dry . drinkability it tastes and smells so good how could you not down it . its kinda thick and dry though so you ca n t drink many .,taste,0.9,1
a clear copper with small off white head which fades to the edge of the glass but does leave some lacing . s faint citrus hop aroma . t outstanding . one of the best balanced american ipas i ve had . they do n t try too hard on the hop bitterness but it is subtle and lasting mingling well with the malt back that is present but i would n t call sweet . with a subtle hop bitterness and aroma it seems like they really punched it up on the flavor hops . m nice medium body and soft carbonation . d very refreshing . i had to pace myself because it was going down so easily . thank god there s an american ipa out there that does n t feel the need to kill you with bittering hops . not that it s bad it s just a nice change of pace . very very flavorful . i guess my only complaint is the very faint hop aroma .,taste,1.0,1
i had this at the county fair in a plastic cup from the beer garden . but again recently in a bottle . in the cup it poured a nice light orange white tan color . excellent head that lasted quite a while . not too carbonated consistent with the style light notes of citrus and corriander . a step above most american wit beers . in the bottle looks the same . the head had dissapted more quickly but left a mild film of lacing . a little more carbonated as well . light wheaty smell and a dribble of yeast in the bottle yet as there should be . i will drink this on a regular basis this summer again .,taste,0.8,1
pours crystal clear gold with a large head . nose shows loads of grassy hops and a bit of bready malt . not much going on . flavours include a hint of lemon alongside the bready and grainy malt . hardly any bitterness in the short lived finish . very watery body .,taste,0.3,0
all in all this is a decent imperial ipa . the beer would have been tremendously improved had the citrus tones and malt been able to overpower the somewhat hot smell and taste from a . abv beer . try this if your curious and really like high octane beers . you wo n t find anything truly special but you will still have smartly spent your beer dollars .,taste,0.7,1
the aroma of ripe banana and bready malts fills your nose as you pour this beautiful golden amber brew . it forms a modest off white head with lots of little bubbles streaming up the sides of the glass . the flavor is full of over ripe bananas with nuty and sweet bready malts . it s light to medium bodied well carbonated and it has a slick almost oily texture . an excellent brew .,taste,0.7,1
i saw this beer on a shelf some months back whilst i was trying black ipas . i am drinking it now and must say it is milder than i had hoped . i like the smoothness of lagers generally and this delivers there but it is lackluster in a few ways . the taste is flat with a bitter bit in the first and last moments . the sweetness is thin as is the mouthfeel and there is little to be excited about . there is a smell of tobacco but also a burntness that makes it less than appealing . i suppose i could go on but suffice it to say this is not a great beer . it is black as advertised . it has a nice head and good lacing . it smells a bit like an ashtray and is thin and metallic in its feel . i will not be having too many more of these . at least one to see if this bottle is n t a fluke but if it proves that this is actually a good representation of this beer i will be spending my precious few resources elsewhere . slainte and happy new year .,taste,0.7,1
pours with a cristal clear goden body topped by a thick white head with lots of lace . sweet and fruity aroma with some odd notes . actually smells kind of like tomato sauce . . . . sweet yet slightly bitter hoppy flavor wtih a good malty balance and a bitter finish . light bodied smooth and a touch dry .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a ml corked bottle the top of the cage reads . rich deep cola bottom thick and weighty with a thin tapered off white lacing . deliciously sweet smoky smell dried plum and raisins honey with slight phenols and mild alcohol on the nose . maple syrup and sticky candied aroma also a hint of dark berries tartness . strong medicine phenols on the intial taste with some carbonation . sticky in the mouth with the plum and raisin coming out in the finish . some tartness from the dark berries . mouthfeel is dry reminiscent of a port phenols and alcohol are not in the slightest bit overwhelming . . abv is extremely well concealed . this one is a lovely sipping dark ale . best shared between a good friend . enjoy another fine brew from unibroue .,taste,0.7,1
appearance pale yellow clear light head that disappears very quickly good carbonation . smell very faint . can detect some barley and hops maybe rice . taste very weak and watery . can barely detect an aftertaste . mouthfeel light and watery carbonation is medium frothy . drinkability exceptionally high . summary this is a horrible beer . i gave it a . or an f. as far as beer goes this one s not a good choice . if you re in need of light beer then i would say it s okay . it s cheap highly drinkable because it s basically like drinking water and can get you drunk if you drink enough of it . in my younger days this was the standard beer of choice for parties due to cheapness availability and drinkability . this beer loses a lot of points for taste and satisfaction but gains a few for drinkability . so if you re goal is to get really drunk or supply several guests with beer and save money then by all means go for this beer . if your goal is to enjoy a great beer look elsewhere . i would n t drink this beer again unless the only other available options were the rest of the commercial light beers .,taste,0.4,0
a pale golden color . medium white head with moderate lacing . s bitter hop aroma some citrus . t high bitterness for a pale ale . almost ipa like . nice hop flavor with both citrus and spicy hop flavors . malt flavors come bout nicely as it warms . d very high .,taste,1.0,1
i was very surprised at how drinkable this beer was for the abv in my experience higher abv beers tend to be a stout or something just as heavy and thick . very easy on the palette will certainly buy this beer again and as it states on the pk be careful you might get your bell rung .,taste,0.9,1
a straw yellow color with a small but stubborn white head and typical level of carbonation . s nothing but biscuity malt really . there s a little bit of hops hiding in the back but dissapointing in the nose for a brew that is supposedly richly hopped . t little better once in the mouth . mild grassy hops combined with chewy malt from beginning to aftertaste . m thin and watered down feel . carbonation lost in the mouth . d pretty drinkable considering there is nothing neccessarily offensive about it but not as crisp or cleansing as i would like from a pilsner . on tap from filadelfio s in the ne valley,taste,0.6,1
a pours an opaque black body with . fingers of tan head that sinks into a cap of micro bubbles . s earthy yeast wet cardboard copper sweet toasted grain . t dark malts grassy hops light molasses spicy bite hints of fruit raisins old coffee finishes dry some spice . m light to medium body moderate carbonation . better than i expected . easily sessionable . alot of people will probably hate on this because its from guinness but it s actually not too bad for style .,taste,0.8,1
a poured from a bottle into a pint glass beautiful hazy medium brown color with some lacing has an almost syrupy look to it . s really impressive aroma oak and alcohol also fruity and caramel like notes . t similar to smell with fruity caramel tones maybe raisin y . very pronounced oak bourbon flavor and some toasty bread in there too . m creamy with light carbonation d the most drinkable barleywine i ve tried despite the high abv . would normally stick with one pint of a barleywine but i could easily go for two of this one .,taste,0.8,1
i bought a sam adams winter seasonal sampler and this one was in there . poured from bottle to tulip . a cloudy hazy caramel . nice carbonation with a thick creamy head that slowly recedes and leaves nice lacing . very beautiful beer . s immediate orange peel . very citrus with a hint of pepper . lemongrass and coriander . m creamy clean and smooth . bubbly to the tounge . t bitter on the front end with a zesty orange and coriander taste . it has a spice in the background . perhaps black pepper . a sweetness underlying that is perhaps honey . d well balanced . nothing overpowering . its pretty tame and easy to drink . smooth and crisp but nothing extraordinary .,taste,0.6,1
red brown with a small brown head . aroma is sweet malt cane sugar caramel dark fruits and nuts . flavor is sweet it s a malt bomb with a slight hop profile in an attempt to balance the massive malts . i actually enoyed this brew even though i m more into hops . mouthfeel is rich and thick which makes the brew smooth to drink . alcohol is present but not overwhelming maybe the age has toned it down a bit . finish is a little syrupy and sweet .,taste,0.6,1
being that the belgian brews are my favorites i loved this one . it had a very dark and opaque amber brown color with a nice head that faded rather quickly . i loved the aroma of the beer which had some cinnamon and nutmeg standing and also a slight fruitiness . i picked up a ton of molasses flavor with some berry notes along the aromatic flavor mentioned before . this is a truly exceptional beer and made my christmas eve evening a memorable one .,taste,1.0,1
it could be worse was pleasantly surprised at the steel reserve . hides the booze well for an . brewsky however still find notes of cheap alcohol as if spiked with some isopropyl . i d choose a steel reserve over many canned macro s as you do n t need to drink as many to achieve the desired effect . nothing offensive surprisingly smooth not much to look forward too and gives one hell of a headache .,taste,0.6,1
was given to me with a good one fourth inch head and a nice dark brown color very dark . the head falls into a very thin one but it did have a good strong lacing . the smell is very sweet with dark fruit cloves and a big aroma of banana . it s like an aventinus but much sweeter . the taste has the sweet flavors with dark fruit i get the taste of plums . the banana flavors are very prevalent as well . the mouthfeel was a bit over carbonated not so smooth . overall the drinkability is nice i would order this once in a while if it were available and i lived in the madison area .,taste,0.8,1
appearance golden copper with a substantial white head . significant lacing and average carbonation . lots of yeast in the bottle but a careful pour will keep most of it out of the glass if you so choose . smell big juicy hops nicely balanced by a rick sweet maltiness . nothing outrageous but definitely a fetching aroma . taste this beer is like a synergistic hybrid between the balanced nature of a traditional ipa and the juicy hops of a left coaster . very big in the mouth with no sense of thinness at any time . the hops are juicy and they linger . nice ipa if you like em balanced . it s the second best beer currently brewed and sold in georgia terrapin rye p.a . being the best imho . we ll see if that changes after july .,taste,0.8,1
lets see . a wheat beer from wisconsin that has cow theme . i wonder if this is another attempt to get a little of the spotted cow pie . this looks feels and smells like a true american version of a hefe but the tell tale banana flavor takes an odd turn on your pallet that begs for en extra lemon slice .,taste,0.4,0
i poured this beer into my pilsner glass and thought to myself wow . how could a beer this pretty come at such a good price . let me say that presentation is everything . beer looks great in a great glass . i really like that glass . the beer on the other hand . i was n t expecting any major quality . at all . it was n t that bad . too sweet for my taste . and the corn . though i still wo n t pour them down the drain or anything . ice cold from the bottle is their place in life . would n t be all that bad on a hot summer s day .,taste,0.4,0
appearance all ounces pour easily into a pilsner glass leaving room at the top to spare . yellowish straw beer a white fizzy head is short lived and actually maintains a partial cover thanks to some good beading . even some scant lace along the edges . aroma sweet grainy like a diluted malt liquor . taste husky grain flavor very middle of the road . a trace of cereal and skunk a little more than a trace actually more coming out with warming . even a touch of metal . basic macro beer with too many issues . mouthfeel thin crispy zippy . drinkability sampled for posterity s sake . not my kind of beer though i would buy it now and then to accomodate the swill mongers .,taste,0.3,0
notes sep cloudy orange pour with small white head . sort of an odd aroma like old ripe apple orange maybe some spice flavor was much the same for me kind of an old fruit flavor with some odd yeast notes . i sampled this twice and came up with the same thing each time just something here i am not liking much . arcadia has much better products than this one . sorry just not for me .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a paulaner . l mug . appearance deep auburn color wisps of bubbles rise to the top consistently decent activity . poured to about a inch head that reduces throughout the beer and is almost non existent midway smell lots of yeast and toasted malts a hints of apple cider and caramel . taste very complex starts off dark almost like a dunkel then lightens as it goes down . very smooth . apples and pears are very noticeable . classic fall tastes a great marzen . mouthfeel smooth and mild almost feels a bit under carbonated . drinkability pretty good the beer is not as heavy as i would think and the fruit flavors crisp up the beer to make it surprisingly refreshing,taste,1.0,1
a a dark brown with a light tan head . so far so good . s an off coffee aroma . t carmel mixed with malts and what tasted like bad coffee . i suspect i had a bad batch . m creamy d perhaps i was expecting something different or i had a bad batch . but the taste was not what i expected . i may try again just to see if i have a better experience .,taste,0.4,0
cascade amber ale a poured a dark amber with a thick frothy head that quickly dissapates into nothing . s a slight hoppy smell . but really nothing noteworthy . t initial slight caramel taste and soft malt . slight bitter finish . if you could say that . its kind of more like a dirty finish . m moderately carbonated . d not something i would try again any time soon .,taste,0.6,1
on nitro tap at the brewpub . this fine pint arrives as a picture perfect glass of stout one and a half fingers of light moka head thick like a milkshake with perfect retention and leaving wall of lacing . the beer is opaque and black as such a stout should be . the nose is of molasses candy roasted malt well water minerals and a hint of maple syrup like sweetness . mouth watering . i m actually a little let down in the taste . this could definitely use some more flavour for my taste though knowing dieu du ciel i m sure the lighter flavour is not a mistake . it s too similar to st. ambroise oatmeal stout but not at all on the same level . light flavours of roasted malt and slightly drying hops on the finish . a touch of coffee . not too sweet not too bitter well balanced . the flavour is too light . great feel although again this does n t match st. ambroise s oatmeal stout . still there are n t many stouts around with such a full body as this . creamy and thick with light carbonation . it could be the slightest bit thicker . this is an easy drinker and could be a great introduction to quality stouts to someone used to swill like guinness . i prefer bigger stouts but this is a nice smooth lighter stout with lots going for it .,taste,0.7,1
a poured a dark cranberry red with a huge finger rocky white head that had very good retention throughout the entire course of the drink . visible carbonation was very soft almost non detect . s the nose was quite odd some light skunky flowery hops and dry sour caramel malt . t some sour bread caramel and light flowery leaf hopping . there was some warm ice tea and breadiness in the middle of the palate with a light toasty feel . the beer finished dry with some flowery hopping and dry malt lacing . m light and watery with not much substance and a light bitterness . very light and soft on the tongue due to the lack of carbonation . d overall a dry earthy red with a moderate drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to madhombrewer for hooking me up with a can of this . a crystal clear golden yellow a finger of white head receding to nothing no lacing . s big sweet malt with a big tropical hop presence . notes of peaches and mangoes are most prevalent . t youch that s a little astringent . in fact it s really astringent . green onions and big sweet malts are noticeable . more bittering than flavoring hops do n t really work . . m heavy body with a sticky finish that just does n t do it for me . o as far as dipa s go this is toward the bottom of my list . i m not a fan and wo n t be returning to this .,taste,0.3,0
i sampled a bottle of this for the first time with my dinner after a high recommendation from my wife . the beer poured a cloudy pale yellow with an enormous head i am beggining to think this is normal from light belgium beers . the nose was dominated by bitter hops and wheat . quite a sharp and unpleasant bitterness possibly with a slight hint of lime lemon to add to this bitterness but it was not at all pleasant . however once i tasted this the beer won me over instantly . a pleasant refreshing hoppy taste with a slight hint of citrus in the aftertaste and a good ammount of wheat throughout . this felt like a beer on the mouth nice and full with low carbonation nice to taste a light beer that is not ruined by bubbles . i thoroughly enjoyed the bottle and would definately drink it again . as it came in a ml bottle then this was a good amount one was enough on a weeknight . highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
when i first started drinking this beer i thought it was just a hopped up version of fat tire . after drinking this beer some more i see that it is far more than that . this is a unique high quality beer . here follows my review apperance in one word interesting . it is a strange color . i can not really say i have seen another beer quite this color . it is like water that has made some pennies sitting in it for a few days capped by froth that you see in the ocean where lots of waves have been breaking . the only reason i give it a instead of a is that the color is just a little weird . smell here is a much stronger batch of that biscuit aroma that fat tire is so well known for but complex . an off sourdough aroma is present in it like something that you would smell in a bakery just starting to bake sourdough dough in an oven . there is a slight effervescence that comes from the carbonation rising off of the surface of the beer . taste baked sourdough bread with fruity hops . the hops turn the flavor in a way very similar to the flavor that rye imparts to bread . with the rye hop flavor mixed in this tastes like a fresh baked rye sourdough bread . nice . mouthfeel this is basically a class mouthfeel that gets dropped a notch because the strong hop flavor just does n t sit too well with the rest of the flavor of the beer . drinkabaility i gave it a for a great beer that just has a few too many flaws to be a .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a very hazy rich amber with thick off white head that is retained and leaves heavy lacing s sweet fruity aroma followed my an awesome malty butterscotch t initial flavor of sweet strawberry cherry flavors of bourbon and oak take over buttery malt then the beer finishes with a tart strawberry character m medium to heavy mouthfeel is silky with minimal carbination founder s nails this fruit beer . it seems to me that too many fruit beers are just that only fruit . the rich and distinct flavors do n t overpower the beer at the heart of it all . i wish i could take it home with me .,taste,1.0,1
appearance poured an orangish amber color at first with a small tanish head that disappeared quickly . there is a steadfast thin ring of foam around the sides of the glass maintained by some rising bubbles . there is no lacing . aroma fruits and lots of alcohol that burns the nose . it smells like sherry maybe brandy . heck i do n t know . but i do know that this thing is seriously fruity . taste rich syrupy citrusy fruity warming sherry like with a whole bunch more adjectives thrown in there . it is medium full bodied with no real noticeable carbonation though you can see some bubbles rising . there is a bit of a tart bite that becomes more noticeable as it warms . this beer leaves your palate gasping for air . opinion well another fine and over the top offering from our friends at avery . i bought a couple extra of these to try in a couple years as i think that this will be about the time that the beer may begin to reach its prime . it is flavorful now but this beer should be phenomenal after aging some .,taste,0.9,1
it poured deep golden yellow with a one finger head . there was no carbonation at all . the head quickly reduced to nothing more than a lite lacing . it had a nice malt scent . it was spoiled a bit by a funky apple skunked smell however . it had a weird malt and apple taste . it tasted much like a skunked beer mixed half and half with a cider . it was lite and watery with a burned paper wood aftertaste . just not a good beer in my opinion . nothing seemed to come together for this beer . i am disappointed .,taste,0.2,0
pours a hazy and dense bronze with a one finger off white head . nose of sweet anise and mint proven in the taste with dominant earthy licorice sweet vanilla and herbal notes . the wintergreen mint lingers like toothpaste you have n t rinsed out . i love licorice and root beer but the mint is a little odd . much respect for bringing it into re . existence . definitely worth a try but not much more .,taste,0.7,1
picked this up in atlanta for cheap or iirc . poured into an over sized sloeber tulip . notched on the bottle . appearance hazy dark orange . not a lot of head unless aggressively poured . not much head retention outside a very thin layer and a medium sized ring . not a lot of lacing either . not impressive except for bright orange color . smell yeasty earthy and citrus . a typical slightly musky farmhouse yeast scent is accompanied by strong bright fruits like lemon tangerine and grapefruit . taste . wheat and earthy flavors up front with some orange . much more earthy through the middle and finish . more complex fruit flavors like lemon and maybe sweet white grape in the dry finish . mouthfeel . a touch watery and slick especially for . not as effervescent as the typical saison but also a much higher gravity . medium carbonation and medium bodied . overall . a lot of tasty fruit flavors and typical saison yeast notes make for a drinkable saison. even at a high abv .,taste,0.9,1
a pours great into a glass black appearance with a nice tan rich head thats about fingers s the smell is not overwhelming petty avg smell of aromas hints of chocolate coffee t heavy rich taste that is very malty people joke that its a meal for a reason but it has a great taste that it slightly bitter and dry but overall flavor is one of my favorite m mouthfeel is good and clean for a rich heavy beer it is very smooth d heavy beer makes for alright drinkablity overall this is one of my favorites and is relatively fair price for something that is exceptional .,taste,0.9,1
pours dark brown with ruby highlights . head is slight and soapy . aroma is dark grain with an underlying sweetness . hints of chocolate and powdery cocoa . taste is initially dark grain and slightly woody . but then the extremely sour flavor takes over and lingers forever . i am amazed at just how bad this stout is . what happened to the stout flavors . mouthfeel is medium bodied . this may be the worst stout i ve ever had .,taste,0.2,0
might as well review a classic . appearance had some promise very large frothy head but no real lacing just huge bubbles across the head . eventually the head dissipates . the beer itself was a clear yellow appearance with an obvious watery aspect . aromas are extremely minimal . metallic yeasts and slight bread but really artificial and strong mineral flavoring . the taste was really just awful . watery metal like lacking any hop or malt textures . mouthfeel had some saving grace . this is definitely a typical beer you can just sit around and drink especially on a warm day . overall without being offensive the beer can please most palates . yet its generalness lacks any spectacular qualities of a good beer .,taste,0.2,0
when still a little refrigerated the beer is very ruddy and hazey . but a warm lightly carbonated deep mix between copper and garnet come together . the beer looks a little more coppery as it warms . the aromas were definetly x mas ey . nutmeg and cinnamon with other holiday spices . the flavor is just like the smell but with more definition to the nutmeg and general undefinable spices thrown in . the general malt sweetness shines through as well . nice and roasty toasty a little bready even . smooth palate and nice soft lingering palate help to finish this beer . very drinkable for a high abv brew .,taste,0.7,1
hazy dark amber almost purple color with a decent head that receeded to a thin lace rather quickly . grassy aromas that i ve found in many belgians along with a bit of a citrus lemon . aroma and a dark sugary fruit smell reminicents of grapes . a bit of a fruity sweet taste followed almost immediately by a sharp tartness . the taste of alcohol is pretty prevalent in here as well while the feel seems almost a frothy smooth feel . a very good dubbel in my limited experience with the style . very enjoyable . many thanks to afatty for sharing this beer with me .,taste,0.7,1
a fantastic color . vibrant amber color with some nice small bubbles coming from the bottom of my mellow mushroom tumbler . great two finger tan head that lasts a good while . s hops with some other smells i cant figure out . t good taste of bitter hops with some kind of spice making this a complex ipa . its strong and not for that faint of heart . its called hop devil comonnn hops hops hops not my favorite hoppy ipa be defiantly pretty good . the malts in this beer balance it out making it not completely overpowering with the hops . well done victory. m good mouth feel the hops dont completely dry out my mouth but i have a mild fresh hop feel that lasts . d its a strong ipa but pretty fairly decent on the drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle head is almost non existent as well as lacing . color is fine though . does n t smell like a real pilsner . i m not sure what i m smelling in this though . tastes of bottled water and malt smells . i ca n t detect much hops if any . mouth feel is like water . better than your average macro lager but if i had more money i d buy a little better .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass bottled on date of december appearance pours a chocolate brown with a thin brown head aroma slight malty nose but not a very strong smell palate nice smooth feel to it with a medium body . flavor runs up the sides of the mouth as well as hitting the tongue . taste definitely the strong part of this beer which is good cause its the most important . its a nice balance between barely flavors a hint of chocolate and enough hoppy feel to it to really give it a robust offering . overall a pretty good beer by central waters . ive never seen this one before but its definitely worth a try . its got more flavor than most scottish ales ive had before and its more smooth as well .,taste,0.9,1
presentation oz bottle with no freshness date to be found . appearance good frothing and great head retention the pale amber hue shows an active carbonation and a brilliant clarity . smell odd sweetness mild fruitiness and musty husk aroma . taste mouth feel lots of husk and mildly astringent tannins in the palate right from the get go . musty husk and a dirty malt flavor the sweetness is a bit too much . hops stay herbal with a harsh bitterness middle to end faint solvent alcohol shows off the . abv . drinkability notes this brew just does not come together well flavors seem all misplaced and it tastes like too much protein made it into the boil add that to the herbal hop and husk and it just does not go down well .,taste,0.4,0
batch l white head is initially nice and frothy to the top of the tulip glass . it diminishes somewhat but maintains a nice ring and some semblance of what it used to be . the clear body is amber like many red beers . there is just a little lacing on the glass . s very malty . no hoppy . no malty . nice balance that goes back and forth . sweet and complex ca n t get enough . hops give it a grapefruit citrus edge . there is some sort of spiciness to it . t not really how to describe the taste it s a unique blending of flavors . the hops are prominent but not really the focus which is on the malt . the alcohol is hidden . there is some lingering bitterness and sweetness . unfortunately the beer seems overly sweet . m the body is thicker than i expected . it is a little syrupy although not in a bad way . carbonation is just right . very smooth . d i m sipping this slowly . the complexity good and sweetness too much slow me down on this . i do n t really want a second bottle after this but i m fine with oz .,taste,0.7,1
a a very dark brown red pour . nice fluffy chocolate milk colored head . great lacing and retention . s wow . one of the rare s . it smells like grandma s house at christmas . gingerbread cookies . lots of nutmeg allspice cinnamon and ginger . like spiced bread too . amazing . sometimes i even swear i smell apple pie . the smell is pure black magic there is no other explanation . t similar to the nose but with tons of molasses and caramel . lots of spices in here still making it almost borderline harsh . super duper sweet . no real indication of alcohol despite the . m pretty syrupy almost cloying from the sugar . otherwise nice and full bodied . o great christmas beer . honestly the taste was almost a letdown after smelling it but that speaks more to the amazing aroma than anything . i spent more time smelling this than drinking it . the taste would have been a if it was n t a bit too sweet .,taste,0.7,1
from oz bomber into snifter pours nice with finger head . almost looks like strong ice tea with a great head . smells like the normal grapefruit and pine but keeps going to a great ripe orange tangerine thing . also some whiffs of rock candy from back in the day . different from others in this style . i was expecting the same taste that i got in the nose but that did not happen . the hops are great but i think a little too much malt for me . feels great . creamy and smooth . would not guess . i will give this another taste down the road as i bought,taste,0.6,1
i consider myself the lord of ipa s in a small town who is challenged to shelving the goods . which has n t stopped me from tasting and such . ipas are golden and crafted on levels of distinction and taste . and when it comes to this ipa i would rather crush some ranger ipa . this ipa hits but after awhile . the flavor does n t continue as much as having the first taste . had in a bottle looks like it would pour very lame and clear . smell is there just like any strong righteous ipa . taste has value at the start but after a couple bottles . it s the same taste as the start . no hop to hop . mouthfeel is there . if you have heartburn . and a man with balls drink this . but after awhile . the taste will roll flat . and thats why i suggest the ranger .,taste,0.7,1
i had this epic stout in a pedestrian shaker pint . appearance the chocolate milk colored head is very thick and smooth . it was only a finger width at its best point and retention is nothing special . the body was all right a dark brown with some ruby highlights . smell whoa some really sweet dark fruit and toffee malts punish the nose . i was thinking i was going to detect some alcohol here but not really any at all . a sweet stout is certainly going to follow these notes . taste yep . sweet flavors really take over on the palate . what is most surprising is how belgian it tastes . sure there are interesting profiles mainly anise brown sugar and some chocolate . however the musty yeast and slight banana pear taste permeates all the way through . as far as the alcohol there is maybe some brandy flavor . mouth feel i think this is a fair bit too light for a stout . the coating is non existent as well disappointing . overall it is certainly interesting and it is easy to want to take another drink to get lost in the complexities . what is lacking is the mouth feel and the nose .,taste,0.8,1
poured from the can resulting in a billowing fluffy off white head reaching and a half fingers high over a maui gold pineapple body slightly hazy . pretty good retention with tall clouds of lacing on the sides . bready malts and cereal grains combine with a wheat and overripe pineapple and soap to make the body of the aroma . slightly grassy as well though i really did n t expect much of a hop profile . not what i took away from the smell at all . malt backbone is very reserved cereal grains primarily very weak with a slight wheat twang . belgian white character with pleasant spices clove in particular and yeast pineapple flavor from the aroma is completely lost . finishes absolutely soapy and somewhat metallic . average body and carbonation with a smooth drink but finishes drying on top of the soap not very crisp . interesting concept to make a exotic wheat wit hybrid with tropical flare i think they went a bit too overboard with the spice and yeast and much of the fruit flavor was lost resulting in a really soapy finish . was expecting more from this .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . pours a very nice orange and yellow color with a medium sized frothy finger head . retention is on the short side but there is a nice amount of lacing left on the glass . really has a burnt orange color . the aroma is very tart almost like a sour in a way or a berliner weisse . has an acidic quality that leaves off being borderline nailpolish remover in its esthers . the flavor is bitter grapefruit pith lemon peel and some bitter orange juice . refreshing nonetheless and probably perfect with seafood dishes but its not really too classic to the style in this sense . i get the guave a little bit but nothing significant enough to detract from the harsh bitterness . mouthfeel is crisp and light dry finish and a lingering acidity . overall this is pretty good . flavors arent classic saison flavors for me but its got the backbone of a saison with the acidity of a berliner weisse . highly drinkable given the high abv . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
i finally got my hands on a bottle of this at a new brewbar called the brewhouse grill . it pours from a chilled bottle into a pint glass a hazy orange burnt sienna color with an edge layer practically no head forms . taking a whiff i notice some slight honey and some cloves or ginger . when you put that all together with the hops and the oak it gives the aroma of a mentholyptus cough drop . . . talk about interesting . i asked my finace to smell it and she described it exactly as i have here without telling her what i smelled prior . taking a sip i notice the flavor of some slight cherries to start along with lots of honey and a touch of spice cinamon of ginger . during the time i keep it on my palete it tastes exactly how it smelled . it reminds me of a halls mentholyptus coughdrop with honey . . . i could n t beleive it . . . however i really like the characteristics . i have had interesting barleywines or some interesting strong ales before but this is the most interesting i have ever had i think . a very full bodied thick slow drinker . definitely a sipper due to the context of the brew as well as the high abv . that i would imagine could quite possibly be higher than . the taste of the alcohol is rather mild however and not that noticeable until you stand up . wow . . . very smooth and fun . overall if you have of these you can say syonara sweetheart . cuz you night may be cut a little short . do not operate heavy machinery after drinking . . however one is enough for anyone .,taste,1.0,1
ounce bottle into a pint glass . poured out a pale golden color much lighter than any other pumpkin ale i ve seen . just a cap of white foam no lacing at all . spicy nose mostly nutmeg and cinnamon . all right . this stuff is pretty awful . kicks you in the teeth with nutmeg and then . .nothing . favor just fades away leaving an unpleasant slightly sour note . incredibly light in body and heavily carbonated . this is a genuinely bad beer . ranks right up there with sam adams cherry wheat in my book .,taste,0.4,0
served in my lindemans flute . pours very murkey and muddy orangy red with a tightly bubbled creamy pinkish head . you can smell the tartness and acidity of the cherries . very nice . some yeastiness . absolutly spectacular flavor . sweet up front . tart at the end . slight drying affect . full luscious body . lively carbonation . i bet i could get in a lot of knickers with this beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy orange brown color almost cider like with a modest and quickly fleeting white head that left a respectable lace behind . smell though was this beer s best selling point . the aroma was heavenly perhaps the best i ve come across of any beer . the smell was of citrus fruits mostly lemon and pineapple with a bit of honey too . with respect to the beer s taste it was n t anything to write home about . i picked up a bottle because it is cheap and local and most people seem to love it . as much of a hops fan as i am this simply did n t do anything for me . i could n t detect the honey it was supposedly brewed with . instead it had an odd medicinal sort of taste that was bitter in a way i do n t expect with this style . not something i d care to drink again especially when bell s has much better beers in their line up and even better locals brews exist see most stuff from founders .,taste,0.4,0
i was quite hesitant to try mcauslan s apricot wheat ale after a bad experience with another fruit beer kawartha lakes raspberry wheat an atrocious brew with a wholly unpleasant saccharine raspberry syrup taste curiosity eventually won out however and i grabbed a six pack of this ale on the premise that i have n t been displeased with any beer brewed by mcauslan before they re surely up there on the list of top canadian breweries along with unibroue and wellington . ultimately the apricot wheat ale did n t dissapoint it s a pleasant surprise an excellent brew though certainly not mcauslan s best . the apricot ale pours from an industry standard bottle into my glass an unusual almost bronze orange copper colour perhaps a result of the addition of apricots to the brew . it s topped by a solid two fingers of head that lasts for several minutes before dissapating to a ring but complimented by some very heavy lacing on the glass . smell is absolutely heavenly . obviously apricots dominate the nose but not in a cloying manner . they re complimented by some peach and apple . notes with a certain creaminess . there s a wheat y backbone and some bubblegum notes and a very very faint hoppiness behind that . the taste though respectable pales in comparison to the smell . surprisingly the apricot is nearly undetectable on the tastebuds aside from an ever so slight almost non descript fruitiness . there s a certain tanginess also a bit of a tart taste but also surprisingly dry . definitely some wheat y notes and an ever so subtle hoppiness that s barely detectable . surprisingly slightly bitter on the finish but also leaving a faint taste of apricots . the brew wins points for not overemphasizing the apricot to the point where the brew is almost unrecognizable as beer a la klb s raspberry wheat but loses points for the fact that the taste is rather non descript . in fact i could have used just a tad bit more apricot flavour without it the heavenly nose just feels like cheating . mouthfeel is pretty good . proper carbonation and a nice moderate body make this a pleasant brew to inbibe very refreshing on a hot day which also makes it highly drinkable . i d probably limit myself to two in one sitting just a tad too tart for heavy consumption but those drinks would go down excellently . mcauslan s apricot wheat ale is all and all a respectable brew . enjoyable and an interesting novel combination . certainly worth a drink and i know i ll be picking up a six pack every now and then .,taste,0.6,1
what to say about a beer that told me in advance i would n t like it . in general they were wrong i did enjoy it . the first quarter of the bomber was spent just trying to orient myself to the extremely bold yet complex flavor of the beer . once my mouth and brain adjusted i enjoyed the majority of the beer finding it to be bold obviously but also decently balanced only slightly too bitter for my taste as times . the final quarter of the bomber was a challenge however . i found the alcohol to really take over and the bitterness to be too much to handle . i did finish the beer but considered dumping the bottom of the glass more than once . service pint . drank to halfway then refilled with the remainder of the bomber . degrees . appearance dark amber translucent but not cloudy . very thick head three four fingers that stayed for half the beer . smell excellent very hoppy but surprisingly inviting . taste described above . generally balanced but very aggressive . mouthfeel unremarkable i left neither impressed or unimpressed . drinkablity described above . for all the build up i was expecting something more undrinkable . i enjoyed the majority of the beer but would have preferred a oz bottle to a bomber .,taste,0.9,1
wow . okay up until now i got to say this is the best beer i have ever had . i try to have a couple of these a month . very malty but there is some hop bitterness lest you despair . when this beer warms it is truly amazing if you do n t let it it is truly unremarkable . it has a dark semisweet chocolate taste and a slightly bitter aftertaste . goes excellent with chocolate cake and with creamy milkchocolate . always a shame when the last sip is consumed . the only drawback is that the drinkibility is low but i would n t have it any other way . joey,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours a dark brown mahogany reasonably clear body . head is a full cream tan affair with good lacing . very inviting . aroma lots of malt sweetness in the nose . hints of lots of dark fruits raisins plums dates . .just a hint of spiciness but not over powering like so many belgian strongs . taste fairly malty up front with a nice complex blend of malt sweetness dark fruits . very subtle play between bittering and flavoring hops with an oaky barely perceptible cirtusy finish . very nicely done . mouthful nice full bodied with an aggressive but tight carbonation thats works well with the flavors . it s almost over carbonated . drinkability wonderful stuff . i ll be getting this stuff again . great for a cold evening where you want to watch the rain or the fire place .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a light amber color very little head with a slight stickiness when swirled at roughly degrees f. s smells of a mild tea with strawberry . mild honey citrus esters t light citrus strawberry a lemongrass flavor which leads to a bubbly mild champaign flavor m medium to high carbonation with a light texture and a higher effervescence d extremely drinkable . i have downed the entire bomber in the minutes i have taken to write this . i feel the alcohol presence but it would not be evident simply by taste . i just took a bite of a pumpkin spice muffin chased by the fleur and wow . heaven on the ol buds . try it out . i say overall for the style,taste,0.7,1
i tried this as part of a shiner sampler . i have to say i love shiner bock as a session beer but this was something unexpected . appearance was a straw yellow with little carbonation . smell was strange like a lemongrass soup . taste followed the smell light and citrus some hops . mouthfeel was average . not terribly overpowering but underimpressive . drinkability alright not my favorite but not awful .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a hennipen glass . a golden in color clear with a mottled head . decent lacing . appealing . s nondescript grains . t hmmmm . tastes o.k . to me though since this is by the makers of hurricane kitty and mother s milk i expected more . well made technically competant but uninspired and lackluster to boot or maybe i ve just become so enamored with their other beers that this style is simply not my bag . m o.k . mouthfeel . clean and refreshing . d sure it s smooth and inoffensive as all git out . . crux good local lawnmower beer . their ipa hurricane kitty and their stout mother s milk are always in the dbf cos they are damn good local brews . this one rears it s head in the dbf only once in a while .,taste,0.6,1
ruddy orange as described by the label this had some very nice aromas of chocolate plums and malts . the taste is very bread like which starts out good but then takes a weird turn in the aftertaste which i dont like . drinkability is just ok . i will still be checking for new edge city releases from bristol .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a tulip glass appearance poured pretty cold so condensation caused early haziness . burgundy orange color smell amazing . totally prosciutto or smoked meat aroma . taste the bottle is too leading . it says to expect maple vanilla and oak and that is exactly what i tasted . mouthfeel smooth viscous laid on the back of my tongue for a while drinkability one does it but oh yeah it is good . would pair well with a blt or prosciutto basil tomato and mozzarella,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle into a killian s pint a pours a hazy golden orange color with fingers worth of pillowy almost khaki colored head . leaves awesome lacing . s big mix of sweet juicy citrus hops and a really sweet malt backbone shines through with some caramel qualities . t hugely sweet malty presence here . it almost overwhelms the hop characters of the beer . the juicy citric notes try to break through a coating of malt but are barely perceptable . a lingering bitterness is all that really tells me that hops are here . m medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . helps to move the flavor along . o this is a decent brew but not deserving of an a in my humble opinion . a little too sweet for my tastes . especially with a name like pursuit of hoppiness .,taste,0.6,1
a reddish brown body with a thick creamy white head s caramel alcohol fruits and surprisingly not much to a hops character as expected with celebration being blended into the bigfoot and pale ale . as this brew warms up vanilla and some toffee comes forth . t tastes as it smells . pretty damn spectacular . wish i can save some of these to see how the flavors meld and develop into more complexity . m somewhat syrupy yet not thick . light carbonation o delicious stuff . got ta look for more .,taste,1.0,1
served at slightly warmer than fridge temperature this bock pours a dark copper brown colour mostly translucent . a finger of creamy beige head lasts a few minutes before reducing to a collar around the edge . carbonation looks a little high but looks can be deceiving . smell is mostly roasted caramel malts without much else . taste is cloyingly sweet with an odd hint of some flavour i ca n t quite put my finger on in the finish coffee . licorice . burnt brown sugar . in addition to a very faint bitterness from the hops in the aftertaste . the finish is weird but it gives character to a brew that is otherwise dominated by sweet malt character i.e . boring and kind of cloying . feels a little heavy chewy in the mouth with low to moderate carbonation . the alcohol is hidden fairly well at least until the beer starts to warm at which point the ethanol and sweetness combine to give a rather unpleasant sticky feel to the beer . for a cheap bock or high abv single can that s easy to find even in liquor board controlled areas of canada this is n t too bad but i d never specifically look for it . doubt i ll get it again .,taste,0.7,1
pours a one finger white head . the beer is light straw in color . smells lightly of grassy hops and wheat malt . hints of esters and pinapple are present along with a little yeastiness . carbonation is a little low for the style . body is light to medium light . not watery at all . taste is of light wheat malt a little grassiness and some esters . finish is dry and clean with some fruitiness lingering .,taste,0.6,1
this happens to be one of my favorites . it pours a wonderful peach like color and is very cloudy not transparent at all . i poured a cool ounce bomber into a oz snifter . not much of a head almost a whole pinky finger . however the lacing on this beer is a stunning art . the nose on this a wonderful aromatic of floral hops with a slight hint of malty sweetness almost reminiscent of caramel . not over the top hop smells which can be wonderful but the smell already dictates the great balance within the beer . now to the taste . again the smell already dictated a wonderful balance of malt and hops . the most interesting aspect is how the malt sweetness can hit your tongue first while the hop bitterness which is not overpowering finishes . there is a tart fruit floating around in the taste but i can not name it yet . this drinks very smoothly and provides a nice warming all the way down . the alcohol can sneak up on you but that is never a problem . while i think by all the characteristics i could certainly have a few of these in one session . however if i want to keep my wits one is nice but letting my guard down with this beer is never out of the realm of possibilities .,taste,1.0,1
color hazy caramel smell some citrusy grapefruit hops and a clean malt aroma . well balanced . so much so everything is pretty much canceled out . taste again hops and malt are in harmony . nothing really stands out . if they were aiming for that ultimate balance in a brew they came goddam close . slightly dry finish with a minor bitterness that doesnt stick around too long mouthfeel moderate carbonation . light med body notes this is a perfectly balanced ipa . nice easy aromatics and taste . well rounded . nothing dominates but then again it loses some complexity . not the celebration i remember and reviewed in the past,taste,0.6,1
new review of a fresh bottle as the other one was over months old poured from a to imperial pint glass two finger tan head that fades after a few moments leaving lacing as the brew goes down . a jet black with a very dark brown on the edges . nice and black . not overpowering but noticeable c hop . i get mostly piney but some citrus too . a touch of malt . similar to my homebrewed black ale roasted malt up front with a strong hop finish . the black malt is prominent and jumps out at you . there is some of the astringency that goes with that but the hop bitterness takes that over . not overly hoppy flavor but it is balanced with the roasted malt as that is the only malt i taste . a solid black ale . might not call it ipa but american black ale for sure by my definitions . a solid brew and well worth a try . poured from a . huge off white tan head that fades quick but doesnt leave much lacing . black with brown on the edges . smell is minimal with roasted malts forward . touch of c s taste is roasted malt up front with bitter hops through out and finishing . there isnt much hop flavor just bitter . disappointed in that . so mostly black roasted malt with hop bitterness and finish . i m not happy with this black ale . it s a porter with hop astringency instead of roasted malt . the hop flavor is lacking . i could have just got a hopped up porter like troegs dead reckoning instead . that at least has malt layers and hop flavor .,taste,0.9,1
pours pale golden with dense white and somewhat fizzy champagne like head that immediately dissipates . full of small carbonation bubbles . aroma is mild fruity some apples but overall very champagne like . taste is kind of dissapointment some floral hops some very faint malt like weak pilsener and with dry finish . mouthfeel is light with rather large carbonation . it is very refreshing . overall good looks is all that this beer has . i have to admit this was the first bire de champagne i tried . in contrary to what i read in other reviews the one i bought was quite cheap less than . euros for the bottle .,taste,0.4,0
respect is in order for an attempt at such a rare style . makes sense for the first microbrewery of the new age to make that attempt . looks great in the glass with consistent head and a whole bunch of lacing . smells of light bitter hops balanced by a very buttery malt background . the taste is somewhat average light bready malts are the predominant factor here . i have to admit this is one of my new summer favorites for taking to the beach . i dont think any brew at percent or below can beat this . i love the bowling pin bottles . cheers . . .,taste,0.6,1
ive had this beer many times before from the bottle but last night saw it on tap for the first time so had to try it pours a yellow hazy cloudy colour that leaves a nice two finger head and the smell is very strong i can smell bananna wheat and cloves very nice smell and on tasting you get a very pleasant taste very nice bananna and wheat characteristics and it goes down very smooth this brewery definately knows what they are doing with their beers as i havnt had a bad one from them i spose they have been around long enough .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into great lakes snifter . a pours an opaque oily jet black color with a very thin head that dissipates almost instantly and leaves no lacing on the glass . s heavy cocoa upfront balanced with a little bit of malty sweetness and light roasted coffee . a little thin in smell and i would love to have the scents hit a little harder . t sweet powdered cocoa with a little bit of roasty coffee and roasty malt . a slight taste of alcohol at the swallow but not overpowering . just enough to let you know it s there . flavor becomes a little more biscuity as it warms also . m not bad kinda thin for an impy stout but the carbonation is perfect . also the balance between dry and oily is very very nice . d this is probably the easiest drinking ris i ve had . the thin body and not overly complex taste make this one go down quick and smooth . i certainly like this but it s almost more like an imperial porter than an imperial stout .,taste,0.6,1
somebody put a black and tan in my bottle . black fluid with a brown head . not much retention . guess it s a black and was tan . smells like wet dog . seriously . like my friggin saint bernard just walked in after a rainstorm . i taste some candy up front . biting bitter coffee at the end . i taste red licorice instead of black licorice for the first time in a beer . very very nice . i was about to have a bad impression because i did n t like the smell but the flava comes through and saves the day . full bodied . definite sipper . a pleasant . . pleasant not great that is . i love in my d ipa but in my stouts range is much butter . this one is still pretty good though . love the red licorice snapshots . overall unique tasting treasure,taste,0.9,1
bottle picked up at city beer store in san fran . pours big and creamy looking with a firm compact head . odor of chocolate haxlenut fudge and vanilla . taste of chocolate fudge milkshakes . maybe even more chocolate flavor than i prefer in an imperial stout . some yeastiness and a bit of weak coffee . mouthfeel is extremely robust and creamy . amazingly sort and delicate almost velvety . in this aspect the beer is perfect . overall not a complex imperial stout but well crafted just too much chocolate for my taste . a good example of one direction the style can trend towards .,taste,0.7,1
pours a perfectly transparent copper orange . thick three finger head supported by a rush of carbonation . smells of hard candies with just a hint of dusty yeast . dried apricots and other fruity notes . i ca n t exactly pick them out but it gives a sense of subdued or understated sweetness . the taste carries a zesty orange peel tart bitterness of green apple . the big malty grain flavors balance nicely against the acidic fruity qualities . the nearly alcohol is nearly undetectable and makes the brew all the more pleasant if not deceitful . the orval has a spot on middle of the road medium body just right imo and really compliments the gentle tastes . carbonation is certainly vigorous but just feels right with this particular beer . overall the orval is superbly drinkable and only the price could stop me from consuming several in a night .,taste,1.0,1
it s like darth vader in a glass it s so dark . the off white head dies a bit wuickly though . i get chocolate in the nose along with coffee cream peanut butter molasses and a slight burnt rubber lurking in the background . when i taste it i am overwhelmed by a coffee ice cream flavor accomanied by chocolate and nuts . truly wonderful flavors . this feels smooth and slightly bubbly in the mouth and is as drinkable as any stout .,taste,1.0,1
hmm . i thought when i saw this one on sale for two bucks cheaper than the snpa i was going to take home after a long crappy week s work . popping open the bottle and pouring it into an old stolen pizza inn globe goblet i gave it a sniff . not great but not bad . the head was decent and had excellent retention . so far so good . color was an agreeable reddish amber . my first sip revealed what i was dreading after reading some of the other reviews . this stuff is really really sweet . not like the delightful sweetness of a scotch ale . more reminiscent of foster s or steel reserve . yuck . the hop flavors are excellent . if they dialed back the sugar this could be a better than halfway decent beer . drinkability . well since i m not wealthy enough for the decadent sink pour i m going to attempt to choke the rest of this sixer down but it s not something i m looking forward to . if a hoppy malt liquor is something you daydream about i can heartily recommend this one . if you want an ipa look elsewhere my friend .,taste,0.4,0
the royal treatment . the best beer i tried at b b for sure . the pour was a darker copper color with good clarity but some haze . not much for head and retention in general and no lacing to speak of . there is a nice viscosity to the beer when swirled . the nose was balance with more of an english feel with a strong caramel presence and more earthy hop aromas . noticeable alcohol but not too much of a deterrent . some tropical fruit notes are in the background too . not too much of a cask presence in the nose but others in my party could pick it out . or at least that is what they wanted me to think . the taste was balance as well . a great malt presence with a caramel and grainy flavors . the alcoholic flavor was still noticeable but subtle and more balance then what the nose first indicated . some light bready flavors that brings almost a biscuit like image to mind . lighter raisin flavors in the finish and a more lasting impression with hop flavors . as the beer warms plum and some slight cherry flavors are detected as well . the body is big with limited solvent and alcoholic notes . light carbonation and would have liked more but that is ok . overall a good beer but one beer at a time thank you .,taste,0.9,1
pour a deep amber with a finger of head looks really nice . . nose also is very nice cherries oak and a hint of sour not too much sour on the nose though . taste is actually a bit disappointing . i have been wanting to try this one for a while . a little tart but not too much nice smooth oak hint of cherries and hat is all . seems like boston just tried to dip a foot in the sour category and see what it was all about . this has a lot of potential and so does the brewery in this style . that is obvious in the taste but the stopped short to try harder to appease the masses so they could say hey this sour isnt bad . taste is meh .,taste,0.4,0
a light through center of glass . tall creamy light tan head . s very mild malts with prune finish . t mild roasted malts with chocolate and dried fruit with a touch of smoke in the finish . m very light coating with no real tingle . o relatively boring . would sooner pick many other brews before this one .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle served into a snifter a deep amber cloudy slight carbonation . one finger light beige head looks like an ipa . s less hoppy on the nose than expected . very floral with citrus . no heat . t less hoppy than expected hop heads may be let down . tangy subdued bitterness on the finish that segues into a very subtle hot linger . very balanced . m medium bodied d despite being potentially hard to come by this beer is hyper drinkable . low heat despite the high abv . super smooth and well balanced .,taste,0.7,1
appearance light copper in color with no real head . no lacing develops . smell honey sweetness is easily detectable . alcohol is lightly noticeable . taste malt and honey sweetness abounds with some ripe red fruits and green grapes all balanced with strong pepper bite and mild bitterness . alcohol is noticeable . definitely a unique brew here . mouthfeel lightly crisp . medium bodied . aftertaste is full of the sweetness spice and alcohol . drinkability this was a slow sipping beer where one is enough in a session . interesting and a must try if available .,taste,0.9,1
sampled march pours with a frothy fully tan colored head that starts out about two fingers thick . the beer is a very dark almost black colored beer . there is an interesting spiciness here in the aroma it is sort of cinnamon like but not really or perhaps a touch of clove but again not really . mainly the aroma is full of notes of chocolate coffee touches of molasses some dusty chalk notes . fairly sweet up front but then an interesting salty smoky note becomes noticeable . so now that spicy note in the nose makes sense . peat it is . the salty smoky peat character couples with notes of chocolate and a host of though in no way dominating burnt characteristics acidity dusty burnt grain and a touch of coffee . this is an interesting beer i was not expecting this at all . the smoke actually adds something like sweetness which couples with the residual malt sugars . this is quite a tasty brew once again i am quite impressed with this brewery and of course i always love tasty lower alcohol brews .,taste,0.9,1
had from a bottle twice in copenhagen and twice more on tap at gunpoint at bars there . pours like every other macro lager and smells like every other one two pilsener be damned there are no noble hops to be found here . it tastes mild inoffensive adjuncty and vaguely metallic . it is unpleasant and the best part about it is finding the bottom . for me to like this beer more they d have to tighten it up a lot in ways that sren six paack is n t going to like play up the pils character with some legitimate hopping . worth a try my arse . if it looks like a bud and it smells like a bud and it drinks like a bud is it not a bud .,taste,0.3,0
the pour is an immediate let down with a cyrstal yellow body and luck lustre soapy white head that dissipates exceptionally fast . hopps and grass are the only real distinguishable scents but when my imagination wanders i believe i can almost smell a touch of honey way back there somewhere . the taste is as plain and boring as the predecessing fields of review a sharp sweetness and not much else at all . the mouthfeel is completely unentertaining adding to the super nothingness of this brew . great for sessions and one to buy for parties as people in these environments tend to be happy drinking beer that tastes like nothing eg . corona you ca n t really upset anyone without distinct flavours .,taste,0.4,0
i was not impressed at all with this beer . i try to keep an open mind about paper city s products as they are the closest brewery to me however they usually come up empty for me and this beer is a good example . color was a nice amber . a little light and hazy . the head was thick but dissipated pretty fast . definitely caught my eye and piqued my interest . that was about as far as it went however . taste seemed kind of muttled to me . i had a hard time picking out distinct flavors . it had that typical paper city bite to it which works for some of their beers but not for this one . i am going to try this from the bottle keeping my fingers crossed that perhaps the lines at the pub i tried this at had n t been cleaned in a while but i m not too sure .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a hazy amberish golden sort of color similar to honey with a nice two finger head on it . pretty impresive looking with a decent amount of lacing nad really pretty decent retention . really pretty beer . s the cherry notes hit you first . its a lot like one of those cherries ytou get on top of you ice cream . not a fake cherry taste but defintally not fresh cherries . the wheat falls in fast as well after the cherry whiffs away . the cherry never really goes away but the wheat makes it a lot less delicious . t the taste is odd . its actually almost a perfect balance for a fruit beer . cherry and wheat may be the perfect combo . its by no means the most delicious beer i have ever had but for a fruit beer its really not bad . i ve heard a lot of hate on this beer but i think its great . really awesome for late summer to fall transition . the wheat malt compliments the cherry so well . while my rating may be high for this its great for the style . m perfect low carbonation level and smooth finish . really enjoyable . d a pretty good fruit beer . very well thought out and use of fruit and malt . based on style this may be the best fruit beer i ve ever had .,taste,0.9,1
this used to be one of my favorites . just does n t do it for me anymore . appearance is a standard golden color . smell a little sweet but mostly like commercial lager . taste is a little sweeter than most lagers . mouthfeel is really light and refreshing . drinkability is high because it is only . . not my favorite anymore .,taste,0.8,1
a pours golden brown with no head . looks like apple cider actually . cloudy milky appearance like coffee with a creamer or unfiltered apple juice . s like smelling concentrated hop oil . you ve never smelled a beer like this . t wow . taste kicks you in the face . what s surprising though is you taste the hops and a sweetness but you do n t taste the alcohol . you can taste it however after you exhale . this is more like hop juice than it is a beer . this really is the holy grail for hop heads. you have to try this just to experience the first sip . after the initial shock wears off and the alcohol numbs your tastebuds the beer gets a little mellower and the flavors start to really work well . m very nice considering the alcohol content . not too carbonated . warm going down . d i m mixed on this it goes down very smooth considering it tops out at which is insane . you re better off splitting a bottle or only having oz for yourself though . doing of these in a night would almost certainly cause you a lot of problems . about of the way through my head started feeling really warm . this packs a ridiculous punch which is compounded by its drinkability . final thoughts i buy of these a year . good for a special occasion but more than of these a month and you ll overdo it . still these store every well i have put a couple in storage and have been satisfied with how well they sit . dogfish hits the bullseye with this beer and show again how they are on the forefront of brewing . an extreme extreme beer on steroids this beer is not for the weak . i suggest you develop a taste for some of the higher dipas before you try and crack this one .,taste,1.0,1
i poured this beer into my tumbler at degrees then poured it out of my tumbler and into the sink . the bber was a light mahoganny color with a light orangy looking head . the smell was of sour something with a bit of a caralally smell . the taste was sour gross sour yuk . too me . the sourness was just overpowering of rotten fruit and bout gagged me . i will not buy again .,taste,0.2,0
originally sampled on november . break out the bratwurst knockwurst sausages and whatever deli meats you can find because this beer is meant for them . the smokey flavors of this beauty will pair wonderfully w your deli favorites . i wish i could get it locally .,taste,0.9,1
bought this beer with the hopes that like many other oregon brewed beers it would have an understated sophistication and body . sorry to say i was a bit disappointed . it s not that this is a bad beer its just not memorable at all . from the thin head that formed when poured to the thin bodiless taste this beer appeared a bit weak from the start . nice golden color topped by a thin head weak body with a mouthfeel of dishwater . truly disappointed from this offering .,taste,0.6,1
first review . appearance pours a reddish walnut brown with around two fingers of head and decent lacing throughout . smell i personally do n t smell much with this . a little bit of chocolate and hazelnut . taste as my tasting partner put it it tastes like a hazelnut coffee creamer mixed with chocolate milk and i have to agree . there are definitely some coffee notes coming out . as it warms there is a very slight alcohol taste that comes out which is more than okay with me . mouthfeel smooth goes down very easy . i m having a hard time not finishing the whole glass in one gulp . overall i would definitely recommend this one . it would be a good introduction to people who are n t used to dark beers since it s definitely not intimidating or overwhelming .,taste,0.9,1
a . this beer is a yeast infection in your mouth . bleh . first off super uber bonus points for great bottle art . there appears to be a mustachio ed onion in a tub of water . in a forest . with a yes pin . right on . freshness dating includes batch number mine was batch . clear orangey yellow with a large white head and good retention . it s an opaque creamsicle looking thing with the yeast in . lemon yeast with a sour patch kids sugaryness . mild herbal hop stank . gadzooks this is dry . i can feel it sucking the moisture out of my body . it s like a yeast infection in a bottle . egads .,taste,0.3,0
i ll probably be coming back and re rating this beer since i tried it after a having about pints of stouts and porters and a full meal . i was a bit full and the spices were just two much . i tried to get it down but after about four sips it went to my friend .,taste,0.2,0
bass should just drop the b and then the name would describe the beer perfectly . upon pouring this beer it looks ok. the smell is not terrible but you are somewhat forewarned of the awful experience you are about to have . this is one of the worst beers i have ever had . the beer itself is not terrible but there is just a horrible aftertaste . it is however much better out of the z bottle .,taste,0.2,0
poured into my sa lager glass from a ml bottle . offering . body presents quite an array of colors going from a clover honey to a red sand . nice and full one finger head breadlike with great retention . nice creamy lacing . certainly lighter than most winter warmers i ve ever had but i m intrigued . i felt i noticed a lot of butterscotch upon cracking this guy open . upon further inspection i m still getting some butterscotch but also a nose more aligned with a belgian strong ale . huge malts they really feel thick in your nose . some hints of nutmeg and spice come out with some aeration . the beer is quite creamy in feel with some very very light viscosity . the flavor of this beer is quite unique and certainly thought provoking . this roller coaster begins with faint yeastiness moving to more of an earthy maltiness caramel undertones here . the finish has that porter sourness with some nuttiness . i d say this was one of the more unique winter warmers i ve ever had . i was hoping for a bit better of a flavor experience as i really did n t think it d move to porter like characteristics and was hoping it was more like the nose a caramelly belgian strong . regardless worth a try and one i would n t hesitate to pick up if it s in front of me . like all sam smith s this thing packs such a ton of flavor into a low abv which just ca n t be ignored . such a great brewery .,taste,0.7,1
reviewed bottle pours a reddish brownish color body . clearish with an okay sized white head but soon diminishing . dark fruit aroma fig raisin . some mustiness and a little alcohol too . cherry too . some hops balance the nose but not a lot . not a very strong aroma . some coffee toffee tastes . muted taste some fig taste . some dark cherry . but there s not much flavor present . okay mouthfeel carbonated . this one might not have aged as well in my fridge .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . dark ruby color with a very thin white ish head that fades almost instantly . no lacing . all in all not an impressive appearance but i ll give it a pass considering the huge abv . nose is a malty treat caramel burnt brown sugar etc . taste follows suit perfectly with a generous sweetness loads of caramel brown sugar and lots of malt . body is medium to heavy and very stick . my major criticism of this brew is the carbonation there s virtually no carbonation in this thing and it leaves the beer a bit flat no pun intended . do n t get me wrong i m not asking for a tingler here but this thing could use some more carbonation to give it a bit of life . the alcohol burn is certainly there but it s not offensive it adds some great character . all in all an interesting brew . it s a phenomenal sipper but not a personal favorite of mine . something needs to be done about that mouthfeel before i give this one another look just too flat .,taste,0.9,1
nose is darkly malty with mild sourness . smells proper and reserved . smells pretty good . pours a deep dirty blond with moderate clarity and a very nice rocky head . looks good . immaculately thin and crisp body with moderate carbonation and a soft smoothness from malt . it has the thin body a nitro stout has after all the fun s gone only it has carbonation to boot . soft malt chocolate toffee and biscuit notions . moderate dull bitterness like tea or coffee bean . as far as flavor goes it s quite reserved . tastes okay . feels good . excellent drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
nitro can poured into a plain pint glass . i do n t remember the last time i had this . a loud gunshot like sound when the can was violated it was heard throughout the house . a pillow like foam was seen forming in the glass i quickly poured this with vigor the correct way with the can sticking inside the glass . once that was done a cascading brown foam hurricane formed eventually leaving a perfect tan head on top . excellent notches of lacing . very chocolate rich up front with roasted malts following . the chocolate is a bit bittersweet and also syrupy rich with sweetness . there is a touch of cream in the distance . the aroma is bold but i can tell this is not going to be overkill like a certain chocolate stout brewing company in upstate ny . if you read above that pretty much is ditto for the taste as well . it pretty much tastes like it smells . besides the nice smooth rich chocolate the only difference is the malt addition seems to shine a bit more in taste . a very light chocolate milk for adults . the feel is killer out of the can probably the smoothest stout i ve had in awhile . the nitro really does wonders . it has a good less than medium build with just some light watery spots here and there . for . the body is amazing . i do n t think it can get better than this . well i m sold this did the trick a lovely chocolate stout out of england in a can . i think i found a contender for a case pick up for the rest of the winter . the . helps things for the drink on this either two or three a night .,taste,0.8,1
ok i do n t like to slam things but sometimes it s unavoidable . this beer has no taste but it s so heavy . i get a stomachache every time i drink it so i do n t drink it anymore . it s a little less bland than it s sister kaiser summer but still not good . funky smell even coming from a can . drinkable only if very very cold . ca n t explain why but it s the favorite beer of one of my uncles . go figure .,taste,0.4,0
poured a huge head which slowly faded to . straw yellow in color . slightest aroma of skunking but what do you expect from an import across the pond which was bottled in green glass . on a positive note i have to say it was a fairly strong lager with a lasting crispness and a mild sweetness . were it to be a fresh sample in italy i d exect it to score better .,taste,0.8,1
a had this on tap at the iron horse in missoula . poured a dark black color good sized tan head good lacing down the glass s chocolate maltly scents are very abundant t slightly smokey also has the chocolatey flavors there . good tasing beer m smooth easy drinking possibly a little overcarbonated d good porter very tasty . would have this again if i could find it in my area,taste,0.9,1
split a bomber with a buddy of mine . a pale and amber with two fingers of head and good lacing . s hops dominate the smell with some clove aromas . t amazing . full and awesome hops cloves and sweet honey make the beer both tasty and balanced . m d not the most drinkable you can taste the high abv but still a very tasty brew .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomber into a pint glass . pours a clear dark reddish brown with just a tiny tan head . smells of caramel malt and spice . some cinnamon and orange . no detectable hop aroma . the taste is much like the smell although caramel and toffee come through quite strong . there is also an orange flavor that fades to an assertive hop bitterness although it is not too severe . overall this is an excellent beer and one of the best examples of the style that i have had . while i do feel it could use a little more alcohol to add warmth the body does not suffer due to it only being . . i will definitely seek this beer out again .,taste,1.0,1
sampled downstairs at the brewery section of the raccoon lodge one of the first beers we had that day color is a golden yellow color with some orange tint aroma consisted of a lot of hops which makes this unique in itself honey caramel munich malts aerthiness and sweet malts starts off quite bitter with the hop presence letting itself be known creamy caramel in the middle finish is also dry with more hops only a bit of skunkiness in the first few sips and after that it seemed more like an ipa than anything else dry and earthy mouthfeel thin to medium bodied heavily carbonated this stuff drinks pretty easy light on the stomach can not believe it is nearly seven percent would drink again worth trying,taste,0.6,1
bell s usually makes great stouts so i m expecting a lot out of this one . batch . bottled in september enjoyed on . a poured into a dfh snifter at just below room temperature . jet black with no light getting through whatsoever . a one finger light brown colored head . leaves little to no lacing . s the aroma is my favorite part of this beer . chocolate roasted malts light coffee and tart sour cherries . very well balanced and complex playing off each other very well . t pow . a big hit of sour cherries that overpower all the malt and chocolate flavors . not as well balanced as the aroma . roasted maltiness comes through a little more in the finish . m mouthfeel is good . might like it to be just a little thicker but it s pretty medium bodied with high carbonation . o overall i liked this beer and i m glad i tried it . could be an excellent beer if the cherry were a little more subtle but i enjoyed it nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
purchased single bottle from martignetti s appearance clear light weak watery looking copper brown yellow coloring . pathetic head and lacing . not impressed . smell strong flavorful scent with high alcohol . i detect lots of fruit and a bit of smoke but the alcohol is bit overwhelming . taste interesting experiimental beer . i love the sweet butterscotch aftertaste and it s definitely my favorite part of the beer . there s a lot of sugar here and it would make a very good dessert beer . the initial taste is a blast of alcohol you can definitely taste the . it s hard to taste a ton of flavor upfront because of the strong alcohol . it s blended well with a pleasant honey taste full of spices and again the aftertaste is delicious . this is a sipping brew though so you should drink it very slowly . overall i m glad i tried it and it s a very interesting unique beer from dogfish . i most lilkely wo n t buy it again though . it s a little too potent and sweet for me and in its place i d rather drink a nice dessert wine or port .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
pours deep and black with an off white head that hangs around for awhile moderate lacing . subtle ruby notes appear when held to the light . the smell is understated toffee and dark fruit and the alcohol is there with just a soft warning.the flavor starts with dark cheeries and chocolate rolls into toffee malts and finishes with a burst of hop bitterness . there s a nice vanilla to the midbody and te flavor makes you sit back and try again . it s not too heavy or surypy like many imperials or east euro porters and my is almost gone already . i could go for another . this is a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a very dark red brown may as well call it black . barely any head it looks like flat coke after a while . smells very malty with hints of chocolate along with some fruity hops . chocolatey malts sweet fruit and a nice hop finish . this is where the beer falls apart no carbonation at all thin mouthfeel not appealing .,taste,0.8,1
managed to score a case of this limited release at the brewery . a pours a deep brown mainly blackish color . thin lacey head slowly dissipated throughout the session . s roasty malts and bitter chocolate notes hit immediately . bourbon is very evident in the nose . t light bourbon flavor is at the forefront not as much as the nose would suggest . smokey roasty malts come through clear . hints of bitter chocolate are faint on the backend . m full bodied with low carbonation . slightly dry but not too much . d very drinkable . easily could take down a bottle of this maybe more . this is not a session beer by any means but it is very drinkable . overall i really enjoyed this beer a lot . the bourbon taste is not as prominent as the nose would suggest but the taste is very smooth . the big malt taste balanced alcohol and slight unsweetened chocolate taste make for a memorable beer . i look forward to drinking this again in the future .,taste,1.0,1
my first real experience with a true stout that can be called as such . rich flavor chocolaty bitter heady aroma . this was brought back to me from family members and i loved it . . alc . by volume a nice difference for me and my guinness draft regularity . drank at room temperature as instructed by the guinness brewery .,taste,0.8,1
a thick firm light khaki head with great retention but strangely not much lace . clear reddish brown liquid looks lovely in the glass . smell is subtle with sweet malty with bits of heather and earth . caramel and toffee . some belgian fruitiness a dash of banana and yeasty bread . taste really brings the scottish highlands into the fore . smokey toasted whole grain bread and butter malt backbone . a bit of sourness that flows into a medicinal edge from the heather . a peaty malt whisky facet . some belgo funk that moves into earthiness and mild hops that finish it off with a fine bit of tea leafiness . some vinous notes linger as a bit of scone and biscuits rise up with a minty heather flourish . taste is so close to the next score up for me . feel is full and smooth with a gentle but rich carbonation . quite drinkable as i went through my glass faster than i wanted and a perfect ale for the fall and winter .,taste,0.7,1
had on tap in a tasting glass on . from notes a clear copper color with some red highlights . small head decent lacing . s very fruity grapefruit berries hop nose with some herbal notes . light malt background . t initial juicy hop flavor fades quickly into outright bitterness supported by some toasted almost burnt grain . odd metallic flavor on the finish . grain bill seemed a little shoddy . m medium to light bodied . crisp carbonation . slight clawing feel . finished bitter . o tastes about half as good as it smells in my opinion . liberally dry hopped i m guessing but the rest needed some help . tasted a bit cheap like a beer y macro flavor as it was swallowed which is what really did it for me . it was still drinkable but considering the selection i probably would n t order it again .,taste,0.6,1
dark brown oz bottle . covered bridge scenery on the red label . clear copper body with lots of carbonation . creamy white head with some medium bubbles . decent retention and lace . very mild scent maybe some sourness to it . sweet initial flavor but jumps right into a sour aftertaste that is fairly unpleasant . medium body and some coating . not very drinkable . oelergud,taste,0.4,0
the beer pours moderate copper amber in color topped by a two finger fluffy head of loosely packed bubbles . the head hangs on pretty well but recedes as i notice a pretty vigorous carbonation boiling up beneath it . the smell is bready with a caramel sweetness and slight citrusy hop background . taste is mild with a balanced malty sweetness with crisp hop character . overall i think the toasted malts and light citrusy hops are surprisingly well balanced considering the light weight of the body . the mouthfeel is pleasantly smooth and very sessionable aided by ample carbonation . very straitforward and totally refreshing . not a must have but on a hot summer day would love a . .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a oz mug . a quick flash of white head that quickly recedes to nothing . color is a dark straw yellow . clear with no activity . this is not completely flat but nearly . smell is an overwhelming jalapeno juice . i very well could have put my nose into a jar of peppers instead of a beer glass . it has a green burning aroma . taste is a full pepper kick to the senses . my lips burn and i m breaking a sweat . i like spicy foods but i want peppers to compliment the other ingredients of a dish . eating hot peppers straight gets boring after a while . that s what i feel here . i do n t get any other beer qualities . i do n t sense any malt or hops . the mouthfeel is thin and a little oily . it was a chore to drink this beer and i just could n t finish the last ounces . it had to go down the drain . this is one lab experiment that was a failure .,taste,0.7,1
a this poured a clear reddish mahogany with fluffy light tan head . s it smelled like raisin and whole grain bread with some honey and nutty malts and wild yeast and a little banana and clove and nutmeg . t it tasted like earthy whole grain bread and toffee with a little raisin and nutty malt and wild yeast and nutmeg and clove . it had a clean and mellow bittersweet aftertaste . m it was thick and oily with silky smooth natural carbonation . excellent body . d this was a very nice bsda with tasty scent and flavor . not too spicy for a holiday ale . the body was phenomenal and the alcohol was super well hidden so it was ridiculously easy to drink . could probably cellar well but very nice fresh . recommended .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . this beer poured a honey color with a white finger head that left great lacing down the side of the glass . this beer reminded me of drinking a cup of apple cider only cold and had a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg in the after taste . the smell of this beer really made me think i was drinking apple cider the apple scent was there from start to finish . this beer was very light and easy to drink all in all this is a great seasonal . makes me wish it was winter year round .,taste,0.6,1
i had this one for the first time in a small beerfest tasting cup at the best damn brew review in hallandale beach fl last friday . have to say i had no idea what was in the dogfish head mystery keg but much to my pleasure out came a taste of pangaea . to me this is a very broad appeal beer . a very likeable beer that wo n t offend anyone and will delight many . the combination of fruitiness and relative crispness makes this a nice warm weather beer that is easy to drink . i did not have a large quantity of it so i can not speak to the session ability of this one .,taste,1.0,1
appearance decent color . not much head . spots of lacing . smell a tinny metallic alcoholic aroma . taste this tastes like cheap champagne . there is a green grape flavor that is just done wrong with this brew . like welches white grape juice and alcohol . yuck . mouthfeel carbonation and alcohol are somewhat overdone . not smooth . overall dfh continues to underwhelm me . not sure why their stuff does not seems to resonate with me like it does with others . this ended up as a drain pour as i could not see forcing this down with other good beers on hand as options .,taste,0.3,0
batch x . opened the bottle . cork popped off by itself moments later . taste was sour and gross . everything else was fine . had to pour . i have had many of these first time with the small bottles . usually a great beer a but this one clearly went bad . damn .,taste,0.2,0
i try this in holydays imported by prissa liquor store from puebla mexico drink this is very grateful its taste of grains carameled its espectacular blonde color smell like a cereal sweet mouthfeel ceres its name came for the wheat or something full bodied drinkability special for delicatessen i try its presentation of qt steel can its present a touch of broiled hops serve in a pilsner glass recommended .,taste,1.0,1
clear lightly oranged amber with a big cap of fluffy light beige . comes in subtly strong does that make sense with good balance between sweetness caramely and lightly honeyed sweet tea herbal munichy toasted and lightly citrusy boldly spicy bitter hops . a solid and tasty brew but a little pricey and high in abv to be a slynger fridge commoner .,taste,0.9,1
pours ahazy light straw almost the color of grapefruit juice with no head to speak of . the smell is very fruity.yeasty with nice banana and juicy fruit qualities . crisp taste that starts off very yeasty and fruity and is then complimented by the wheat flavors . crisp and creamy and very drinkable . a very nice american wheat . yet another good offering from north coast .,taste,1.0,1
the beer poured hazy pale golden . the head was white a moussy and lasted to lace the glass . the aroma was spicy and malty . sort of a caramel and golden raisin aroma . reminds me of the aroma found in most belgian tripels . some clove in the aroma . the flavor was wheat with a slight spice . just an every so slight sourness was present but it did not detract for the flavor . come clove in the flavor but it was very muted . the finish was just barely off dry . the body was medium with a soft and round wheat mouthfeel . this beer could definitely be more interesting just a slight bit boring but it drinks well . . ounce swing top bottle . good through on back label .,taste,0.6,1
had this one in the beer temple in amsterdam . look pours a nice red color with some small head smell malts and sweet raspberry juice taste malts some light bitter hops sweet raspberry syrup does n t taste like freshly added berries all like e.g . fonteinen hommage or cantillon framboise mouthfeel thin and watery . medium carb overall maybe it is because i expected a wild ale sour but this beer is thin arteficial and overly sweet . just wonder how it would be if only a bit sourness was present . .,taste,0.3,0
got this in a gift pack with three oz . bottles and a goblet . poured into the goblet of course . pours with a good head that dissipates quickly . cloudy dark red looks gorgeous . smell has some dark fruit maybe dates . a little metallic . sweet taste with a hint of alcohol . more dark fruit flavor this is a rich tasting beer although the carbonation keeps it from feeling too heavy . high carbonation keeps it light on the tongue . despite the sweetness it s fairly light bodied . not sure i d drink a lot of this . as i finish this i have no urge for another which i m going to rate as average since it s a dubbel and i ve never ordered a second dubbel despite my fondness for the style .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to aapp for grabbing this for me at julio s . oz brown glass pry top bottle . brewed with jasmine peaches and honey . pours a very pale straw yellow with thin quick white head . nose is a little stinky right off the bat but opens up and blows off after a few minutes . aromas of white peaches white flowers orange blossoms and belgian yeast fruitiness . palate is crisp and fruity . very light with some peach juice notes a little white pepper and some pale wheat malt . notes a decent fruit beer and is rather tasty but i feel it falls short on the saison promise .,taste,0.8,1
a dark brown with a fairly large tan head s smells great . chocolaty and malty . exactly what i like in a stout . t decent but i was expecting better . mild malty flavor strong chocolate and alcohol flavors . m pretty thin feeling for a stout . very bubbly . alcohol taste feel . reminds me of beer flavored champagne . d abv is kinda rough . i ve got will power of steel so i could drink a few but i d rather stop after one .,taste,0.8,1
i had this on tap while staying at a resort in jamaica . it is a light yellow color and has a minimal head that quickly dissolves . it has that classic adjunct lager taste mostly malty with some corn and it was slightly sweet . it smells like it tastes . it is very carbonated and easy to drink . this beer was fine for drinking while lounging in or around the pool in jamaica but not something i would ever purchase here in the states . i prefer it actually in the bottle over being on tap .,taste,0.4,0
pours a deep dark somewhere between black dark brown and like mahogany . no head to speak of i do n t really get much of anything off the nose to be honest . the little i get is a fresh dark chocolate with almost a rosy underpinning and a subtle biscuit hint . luckily the flavour does not follow in the footsteps of the smell . there is flavour there and i m glad for that because it tastes damn good . it has a burnt character with hints of bakers chocolate and raw espresso . the malt is expertly balanced by a not overwhelming amount of hoppy bitterness . this is a complex and very well made beer . this beer belies it s abv and is not overly . well overly anything really . it s a well balanced brew that you can sip on easily i would n t want to pound this one for multiple reasons . the carbonation compliments the hop bite well and it ultimately goes down well . dogfish head has a reputation of crafting exceptionally well made brews one i feel they have absolutely earned and this iba is no exception . if they have this in your local area pick it up . it has something for everyone . whether you prefer ipas or darker maltier brews i think you ll like this one . do it .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a chilled pint glass . a friend says that drinking this regularly was a highlight of her trip to vienna . she was very happy to find it here in the states . clear straw yellow thin white head that settles to a small fizz . mostly light malts and silage on the nose with hint of toffee . taste is similar with silage and raw grains dominating . light lemony finish . overall smooth thin subtle flavors . very palatable easy drinking . finish leaves the mouth feeling clean . easy drinking but frankly not very interesting . maybe it s better in vienna .,taste,0.6,1
batch . poured from a ml bottle into an oversized wine glass . another great piece of album art from lost abbey . i have another one in the cellar from . after some research i m told the brett yeast climaxes after years or so which is why i decided on the older of the two batches . a the beer itself is a pretty deep amber color . almost looks like white zinfandel . head subsided quickly leaving a minimal amount of lacing . carbonation appears low which is true to the style . s raisins . spicy and tangy . fresh apples . light scents of citrus roaming around in here . alcohol is also present . t alcohol definitely present though not so present that it hurts the flavor . apples raisins lots of spiciness . i can taste orange flavors as well . sweet flavors start upfront and finish with that boozy taste . a sipper for sure . reminds me a bit of a dubbel . m i d say the balance is slightly off but that may be due to the beer being past due . medium bodied . d this one is a sipper for sure . the alcohol flavor kind of subdues the maltiness at times though ill see how things go as it warms up a bit . i m interested to see how the batch will taste in comparison . maybe this one was past its prime but its still a good beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance black like used motoroil no head smell a mixture of soy sauce and maple syrup . molasses and raising aroma as well taste a constant assault on the taste buds tasted just like soy sauce and and molasses syrup mouthfeel oily consistency drinkability quite possibly the worst beer i have ever tasted and i use the term beer loosely . i do n t know if the store i bought it at stored it incorrectly or if it was a bad batch but it was horrible . the cork crumbled and fell into the beer and it just went downhill from there,taste,0.2,0
to preface i bought a oz bottle of this ale without knowing it had been sitting on the shelves since mid . something was definately off in the taste . it poured the same color as the bottle an rich mahogany oaken hue with a light cream head that was retained well and left good lacing . dark yeast particles were lightly distributed throughout . the aroma was sweet definately reminiscent of maple syrup and had notes of wood and nut . the taste as noted above was overly tarty and light springy . on the palate . light carbonation as well . the chocolate and maple notes as indicated on the bottle have all but been lost due to time on the shelf . i d give this beer another try but i ll definately look to see how old the beer is .,taste,0.6,1
had this several times in belgium . it was commonly served in small ridged glasses which would raise the fingers from the glass surface and keep the beer cooler for longer . not a bad brew refreshing .,taste,0.8,1
appearence pours a cloudy copper with a tan head . head leaves nice lacing . there is loads of yeast in this beer and i even left the bottom little bit in the bottle . the yeast is fighting it s way down against the cabonation . smell the aroma is almost all alcohol . a tiny bit of hops pull through those of which are quite herbal but mostly you can only smell the high abv . taste and mouthfeel finally . . an extremely well balanced double ipa . . i did n t think i d ever see this day . the hops and the alcohol really play well together creating a complex yet super tasty beer . my taste buds are astonished . the best tasting dipa i ve had to date . in the mouth it s nice and fizzy and full . drinkability and overall this is good stuff . a prime beer . i ca n t wait to try the other new beers from stoudt s . this is one of the better dipa s i ve had to date . it s so well balanced and that is key in a beer that is this high in alcohol . i d have another but too many of this would get to you pretty quick so it s definitly not the most drinkable beer . try it .,taste,0.9,1
bottle black color medium head . smoky aroma . an intense smoky flavor . beer is made with alder smoked hops . very malty very intense yet mellow smoky flavor . finish is smooth . aftertaste is smoky and malty . amazing beer . smooth taste .,taste,1.0,1
poured into jever flute at probably somewhat low temperature of around f . a clear amber about a finger of head dissipates within minute . decent lacing . s mostly toasted malts some fruity acidity t oh my . malt profile of a good malty marzen with plenty of toasted biscuit flavors at front of the tongue balanced with plenty of crisp fruity cranberry acidity at the back of the tounge . hops are barely noticeable even though it is rated at ibus except for background bitterness but they are not needed for balance in this beer . overall this is a beer that gives a fresh and full taste profile . m medium body on this one is balanced more by the acidity than by carbonation making this a highly drinkable beer . the flavor is a bit forward though probably capping a session at beers would be appropriate . overall i m very positively impressed,taste,0.9,1
type tripel ale color golden hue and foggy . body lightly carbonated . very light . head thick white head that lasted a long time . it really accentuated the flavor of the tripel . taste very sweet and crisp . very fruity malty with a hint of vanilla . a bit tarty . aroma very sweet and fruity smell . light hops but great clear aroma . overall this was a great tripel ale . i loved how light and fruity it was . i am now in love with dubels and tripels . i just now have to hunt down a quality quad and try that . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
i do not know the age of the bottle no freshness date . a brown bottle though with a gold tin wrap . poured into the glass producing a fairly frothy inch head . receding slowly and leaving a thin cap of retention . decent lace here although thin leaving nice coverage . color is mostly amber with some golden glow . aroma is sweet and inviting with bready aroma and grains . hops are not much present in aroma . although no hops are detected this still smells very good . taste is also fairly sweet with plenty of cereal grain flavors become a little husky into the swallow . i m betting this bottle is not fresh because hops are not really present in taste either . although there is a slight grassy flavor and some mild bittering pairing with the husky flavors on the finish and linger . honey malt and cara or something similar is keeping things sweet and delicious . drying into the finish and follwoing the pale ale style well in that respect . mouthfeel is light in body and also in carbonation . although present does not bite . decent beer not somthing i d seek out . although i d really like to taste this fresh i think it would be a completely different beer .,taste,0.6,1
coming from someone who usually associates malt liquor with colt st. ides and olde english this is a nice change of pace . i bought this in a pack of oz cans for . and was n t expecting much . however it s quite sweet when you first drink it with not to strong an aftertaste . i could see some lady friends of mine enjoying this and not complaining about it s lack of skunk that is usually associated with malt liquors . i m very impressed with this beer and recommend it to anyone looking for a beer that has decent flavor but not the aftertaste of a usual malt liquor . it s a deceiving . alcohol which is never a bad thing .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to freud for this one . release . . oz brown glass pry top bottle in a tube . excessive packaging . appearance pours a thick gloupy black and then cascades out an amazing amount of dark tan head that haves great retention and is very creamy looking . nose big cafe au lait aromas some dulce de leche vanilla bean vanilla ice cream and lots of dark roasty notes too . palate carbonation must have all dropped out because this is fat and prickly with alcohol . the bourbon is much more pronounced than i remember it being in the version . black vanilla bean charred wood booze black coffee and super rich dark caramel all over the place . lots and lots of bourbon . notes a bourbon bomb went off in this beer . i think it s more bold than the and i think i m drinking it at a better temp than i did previously degrees in my basement then minutes in the freezer just to put a little more chill on it but not as cold as the fridge . like bourbon . drink this beer .,taste,0.9,1
ok well back in the day i would choose this over any beer but i always got this sour milk taste in this beer no matter what . be it can or bottle this beer always always has a sour milk taste i dont know if its just me or has anyone else experianced this w mgd . . . when i was this was all i bought and never realy cared to try anything else but towards the end of my mgd drinking i always got the sour smell taste . whats up with that . the beer is beautiful golden and looks damn good but yuck w the taste . . im a bud guy now but i have to say if u stick w mgd stick w mgd light its light years better than mgd reg . . i will never drink this beer agian unless its all thats at a party or whatever . but in that case ill go pick up a er of some busch and ill be happy . . stay far away from this beer unless u like sour milk . . maybe its just my taste buds but who knows . . not recommended,taste,0.2,0
i love the blue paw what ale by sea dog so i had high hopes for this one . it s not nearly as good as the blue paw but probably better than most flavored beers . i was disappointed but i did n t hate it . i do n t think i ll try it again but how often can a real beer drinker go the flavored route .,taste,0.6,1
pours cloudy and cheesy yellow with a pristine very airy head that vanishes quickly . aroma is citrusy and vaguely bready . not like any hefeweizen i ve tried . tastes like a dolle up macro . the hops are barely discernable and there is little actual wheatiness to enjoy . not hearty at all thin in the mouth and very very carbonated . drinkability is ceratinly acceptable . eaten with spicy food it can be quite refreshing actually . however lovers of great hefe let alone great beer will probably be somewhat disappointed .,taste,0.4,0
tasty roasted beer good for sessioning due to low abv . a black and barely translucent . ok lace and good creamy head . s smells like chocolate and coffee . mocha t tastes like it smells along with some caramel sweetness . not like a beer should taste but not offensive . m d feels very good . creamy and yet quite drinkable,taste,0.6,1
well my bottle was a gusher which turned me off a little right away . it had been cooled never was warm at all and was n t shaken at all . still once i poured it the head was gone right away . in general there was nothing impressive about this beer at all but nothing offensive either . i could n t even really find much to write about it . just not impressive and a little too bland .,taste,0.8,1
bought as six pack and have been hoggin them all for myself . have found that its quite an inconsistent brew . my best judge so far has been . on the pour if the head recedes downward its a better bottle . and obviously the odor will be a defining factor when popping it . when popped an aroma of chocolate and coffee filled the room . another pops and had a smooth malt odor . but another with nothing . pour is great . opaque with thick creamy head of a dark chocolate color . lace indeed . good density . foam is delicious . on an aggressive pour head graduates from light to dark down into the beer . when right the smell is a wonderful blend . equally coffee chocolate molasses and caramel . in a bad bottle a mild banana and dough . sticky on the lips in that one . taste is sweet . not intensely . light apple . nice chives hop . lightly smoky . goes down warm and smooth . one of the doughiest over all ris i ve had . liquor like but smooth bitter when best put for an ris . that wonderful honey malt warmth i seek in ris when at its best . excellent after a meal during winter . would like to have along side a stone s .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark dark brown with a firm slightly tan head that leaves a nice lid on the brew in the glass . could have had some more head though not too huge . smells of christmas at first for some reason . no idea what it is that puts that idea in my nose though . after the initial christmas i get a very pronounced fruitiness up fronta happy mix of green grapes orange grape fruit and some kind of darker berries maybe cranberries . there is a of course a distinct roasted prescense backing up the fruity notes contributing with a breadiness reminiscent of rye bread but the hoppy fruit dominates the nose . starts off pretty mild . with a full roasted malt attack very quickly followed by grape fruity hops and followed by a milder than expected btiterness and a little hint of coffee . not much more to it in my view slightly watery mouth feel but with a nice and crisp carbonation that encourages one to take another sip .,taste,0.6,1
strong yet smooth easy to drink sweet with just the right punch at the end . simply perfect . not harsh like the d xtra but not weak like commercial brews . i feel that this is one of dogfish heads best hands down . i would like to see this brewed year round .,taste,1.0,1
it tastes like bubblegum . it has solid belgian style flavors otherwise but the overpowering bubblegum flavor is sickening . i wish i had more to say about this beer but all that really matters to me is that it has a bubblegum flavor and that s never what i m going to want in a beer .,taste,0.3,0
appearance hazy and amazingly pale lemon drop yellow body . this almost looks like lemonade as it pours out of the bottle . nice finger and a half of white head that recedes quickly and leaves decent lacing . great presentation . aroma intense . tangy wheat lemony citrus and lots of spicy coriander and cloves . with the lemon wheat and spices this almost reminds me of a lemon meringue pie in a weird and good way . taste zesty lemon coriander and cloves still dominate over a wheat pale malt base . thin even for this style i d like to see just a little more intensity in the backbone . not particularly bitter or sweet mothership is pleasantly mellow . mouthfeel as you d imagine as you watch it pour this is very much light bodied . good carbonation and a clean finish . drinkability suburb drinkability would quench nicely on a hot summer day . verdict although a little thin mothership wit is so smooth drinkable and very mellow that it works . with a nice mesh of flavors and brilliant quenching potential mothership is another solid new belgium brew . the fact that it s organic is just icing on the cake .,taste,0.6,1
paired this one with a pct pepperoni cheese and tomato sandwich . poured from a ml . bottle . appearance pale yellow gold slightly clear with a thick white as a cloud head . smell citrus and corn light aroma . taste clean taste with some citrus and a touch of bitterness . mouthfeel good carbonation makes it alive and refreshing zesty . some banana maybe with a kind of bready finish . cloves in there and i swear i can taste some very mild hops . having trouble nailing the citrus probably lemon without the sourness and acidity . as it warms develops a more malt like character . drinkability very easy to drink this one no problems here . overall a light beer with taste . very true to the style one of the best examples of light beer imho . do n t expect a complex beer because quite frankly it s not supposed to be one . perfect for a hot summer afternoon .,taste,0.6,1
a frothy head that settles quickly s hint of apricot which is very faint t sweet orange hoppy does not taste as strong as it is m syrup like nice and bitter aftertaste o nice label and overall taste . good summer beer . will purchase again .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip . bottled sometime in march . a pours a cloudy golden yellow orange hue that produced a barely visible white head that dissipated immediately down to bubbles even after a vigorous pour . a little disappointing considering the style it is in the head formation . s lots of banana clove in front of a light yeasty clay barnyard . really welcoming banana aroma mountains of banana . t again mountains of lush creamy bananas with a twist of lemon clove . very wheat like with a thicker finish of biscuits hay and clay . m fantastic banana aroma taste . crisp with a good carbonation level that dances to life on the tongue fits the style well . good abv integration . d a solid to great triple that was the first one to introduce me to this style . there are better ones out there but for the price you really cant go wrong with this one . simply delicious .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a slightly hazy yellow orange color with a thick white foam head . decent lacing left behind . s a very clean nose that is somewhat hard to describe . a bit of biscuit like malt and grass with a touch of light citrus hop aroma . t a muted hop presence that has a slightly metallic flavor . soapy and sweet in the finish with the malt taking over . some caramel and pine flavors show up as it warms . m medium bodied with ok carbonation . d easy to drink but not much in the flavor department .,taste,0.6,1
stopped in for lunch and asked if they had any cask left i was surprised when they said this was the beer on there . a kolsch on cask . i was obviously intrigued enough to try it . very cloudy golden color with about a finger and a half of white head . very nice lacing left on the glass all the way down . smell is a bit grainy and earthy very light all around . not much to it just nice and simple . taste is similar to the smell slightly grainy and earthy but surprisingly clean . just a bit of flavor comes through from the hops . everything is very light all around . the cask body is a bit fuller than the draft body very creamy and smooth with very little carbonation even for a cask ale . this was extremely refreshing on such a hot and humid florida day . very enjoyable .,taste,0.6,1
stumbled upon this at c est what while looking for some roti . served in a pint glass . a lovely nitro style reverse cascading waterfall pour . one finger of pristine off white foam that just sat there forever without dissipating . after a few minutes i gave up and just starting drinking the brew which was a transparent orange amber color . s fruity apple berries peach apricot as well as some light spicy noble hops and caramel malts . not super pungent or super adventurous but well balanced . t similar to the smell but a little less complex mostly the caramel malt and fruit flavors without the floral hoppiness . m super creamy soft as velvet mild carbonation and a light to medium body that still boasts some viscosity . exactly what i d from a cream ale . d not super different in flavor from other mcauslan brews like the apricot wheat or pale ale but with a significantly improved feel and texture to it . low abv and carbonation make it very easy to drink although the creaminess might slow me down a little bit . glad i got to try this one .,taste,0.7,1
my first sip was so . .taste free clean that i took a second look at the label to make sure i had n t grabbed a non alcoholic beer unwittingly . i had never heard of sorghum beer and had no idea what to expect . it s described as a session beer on the label did n t know what that was so i looked it up and found . beer advocate . this beer grew on me . lighter than i usually drink it would be a great alternative to corona in the summer very fresh and clean . surprisingly yeasty aroma when opening smelled like bread . based on ba s definition of a session beer i would agree you could drink this all evening . i can see taking this along in the cooler for the fourth of july probably really good with sushi cold veggies and vinaigrette cherries . gently takes the edge off .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at the winking lizard . black with no head and ruby red edges . smells of roasted malt and cherry . not appealing smells like subdued notes of cough syrup . ewww . this is just not good . dark roasted malt . sweet and sour cherry . booze . just a mess really . i m surprised this beer is still made by bells this really sucks . mouthfeel was ok. nice carb and crisp feel . drinkability was bad this tastes horrible and i do not want to take another sip . worst bells beer ever including that smoked anniversary beer my year old palatte was n t quite ready for years ago .,taste,0.4,0
bomber poured into pint glass . pours a jet ink black body with a great coffee colored head that holds well . tiny bit of light seeps through when held to the light . good looking . smells of sweet malts splash of honey molasses roasted coffee . very complex but it s very soft and extremely well blended . smells absolutely awesome . brew starts off with a wave of sweetness honey molasses followed by a nice roasted coffee bean flavor then it finishes with an outstanding oatmeal blast with a dash of hops that balances the sweetness in the beginning . outstanding . the beer is medium full bodied on the palate with a chewy rich yet smooth mouthfeel . it goes down extremely well which i kind of expected from its low abv but either way it s a great oatmeal stout . top of the line .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to trader extraordinaire nlmartin for this one . body is amber and bordering on brown . head is a half finger of white foam . damn what a malty nose . lots of caramel and grapefruit . as for taste it s a world of caramel syrupy cherry a slice of wheatbread and lots of hoppiness . it tastes marvelous but to be honest i would have rated this higher had the hops not been so dominant . it seems i get far more hops than i should for the style . i love hops but i wish this were a beefy version of the style instead of a hops infused one . carbonation is active but not in your face . mouth feels very big . i know i complained about the assertive hops but this does taste really good . i would n t reach for this first when looking for a scottish ale but i would reach for this when looking for something malty and tasty .,taste,0.8,1
i m a fan . ballantine while not the best tasting beer has a lot going for it cost very cheap size usually sold in oz.ers and most of all style . the color is similar to sparkling cider though i would recommend drinking straight out the can . and the taste . well it s certainly beer and certainly resembles it s more famous milwaukee kin . but aside from the indelible flavor of cheap beer it has a good body and delivers a well hopped lip smacking finish . on the note of style though ballantine delivers cool tall green cans notwithstanding . ballantine ale which features a logo of three interlocking circles themselves symbolizing purity body and flavor is named after a method of coiling halyards ropes on a boat that raise sails so that they can run rapidly and snag free when the sails are being dropped . there have also been claims that it is america s oldest micro brew it s availability attests to this fact you can find it most places but certainly not everywhere . xxx carries a good deal of history with it much more than any other beer of its price taste range it has the novelty of being uncommon and the functionality of coming in tall boy cans . in short a good beer to take hiking frolfing sailing camping bar b queing and wiffle balling .,taste,0.6,1
if this were a one word review that word would be minty . perhaps it should be minty . because the natural question is does mint flavor and beer go together at all . the appearance was a traditional deep brown to black stout color with a nice size head that retained well . that was the only thing traditional about this brew . the smell was overwhelmingly minty . the taste was of dark fruits up front followed by the contrast of stout bitterness and finishing with a blast of mint and a hint of chocolate . this is definitely a one and done type of beer but everyone should certainly try it and it deserves a decent rating for creativity and boldness alone .,taste,0.6,1
a friend brought this to another friend s halloween party . where punkin ale sa winter mix pack glbc oktoberfest and eliot ness plus my homebrewed black ipa are available this was the last beer on my mind . so i nabbed a bottle and took it home to tick later . i always assumed this was an oktoberfest or mild brown ale or something . but i need to stop underestimating the blue moon seasonal stuff . while not great it s certainly the best thing going for coors . and the only other blue moon i ve tried full moon i did n t mind either . this beer is unassuming unimpressive though certainly not a bad beer by any means . looks very clear with a small white head that receded immediately but left a thin fizzy coating on the surface that lasted the entire glass . a dark yellow color with a touch of pumpkin meat orange only visible in the wider part of the glass . smelled like i initially feared like a marzen which i do n t particularly like . sweet and doughy . oh and sweet . rather thin and unassuming . some faint spiciness but it s difficult to pick out a specific one . does nearly nothing to betray the flavor beneath . did i say sweet . taste is strange after the smell tastes like a pumpkin ale . i read the bottle and see that it is a pumpkin ale . starting to make sense . the bottle also claims it to be an amber with pumpkin clove allspice and nutmeg . i do n t feel like it s an amber at all though . the spice is very mild . i would have like a lot more and would have loved to have gotten some of it in the nose . cinnamon dominates slightly sweet . not bad actually though it is certainly sub par compared to all the excellent pumpkin ales i ve had this season . very carbonated lots of visible bubbles rising up . crisp and clean . drinks very easy i can see why my friend was drinking this all night . not likely a beer i d ever personally buy but now i know it s something i would n t mind drinking at a party or something in the future . impressed for where it came from but not so impressed for what it claimed to be .,taste,0.4,0
strong nose of peach syrup and oxalic acid . the palate is very sweet syrup and food coloring as desired fishing comes into its industrial power . in fact this is just another soda pop with very little alcohol in order to satisfy the less demanding throats .,taste,0.3,0
a dark golden thin white head . actually a web of lacing stick to the glass . s smell is quite sweet with a big alcohol kick . t taste is a bit too much alcohol for anything else to shine . m sonewhat cloying until the alcohol makes your mouth forget anything else . d as a malt liquor it s not that bad but there s just not enough to merit multiple purchases of this . definitely does not hide the alcohol well .,taste,0.3,0
probably the smoothest macro lager you ll find at every store . i find this to be much better than bud miller et al . try it best beer going that you ll always find at a bar or a restraunt . has a golden appearance thats lighter than one would htink for the strength better in bottle or tap but still drinkable in can .,taste,0.6,1
cask at club popeye in tokyo . light amber pour with a small off white head that delivered some lacing . nose is full on citrus hops with a faint hint of caramel . lots of grapefruit and citrus in the flavour but i feel its a little unbalanced and what caramel malt there is remains firmly in the background . good cask body and very low carbonation . drinkable but perhaps one dimensional .,taste,0.6,1
appearance and presentation oz bomber from martys dated th week of july but without a year noted . i am drinking this out of my over sized wine glass . it has a deep cloudy golden color with cyclonic carbonation and a billowy creamy white head that has good retention and leaves nice lacing . smell a bit of spicy alcohol mixes with coriander in the nose . there is also a hint of grapes or wine . its certainly a potent aroma . i enjoy in the smell of alcohol here many tripels lack this component . taste the fusel alcohol is a bit too much for me here at first but as i drink more it really grows on me . similar to the smell the zesty coriander is a main player and there is a significant winey character . in addition a citrus component that was not present in the smell reveals itself here . good complex mixture of flavors well done . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel with carbonation that is just over the top in my judgment . drinkability and notes epluche culotte is a solid tripel but i would put it a notch bellow my favorites in the style . the alcohol flavor really gives the beer personality but it also makes it laborious to drink . i am unsure if the wine character was in the beer from the start or if it is a factor of age and oxidation martys often has some old beer and this one has no year marked on it . this was my first beer from midnight sun and if this is any indication i will enjoy the la maitresse du moine that is in my fridge now .,taste,0.9,1
bottle poured into a oz samuel adams sampler glass . glass recommendation on the bottle . bottled on . a completely opaque black with no head . agitation revealed a dark tan small head . s dark rich roasted malts that are sweet with a solid coffee bean aroma and some strong brown sugar . spicy alcohol at . t super heavy roasted malting with a strong bitter coffee flavor and a large sweetness with very noticeable wood flavors . finishes sweet with an alcohol warming and burn . caramel and vanilla start coming through as it warms up . m smooth and thick like syrup its one of the fullest bodied beers i ve ever had . finishes with an alcohol warming and noticeable burn at . d absolutely fantastic sipping beer but it s viscosity and alcohol burn with the intensely strong flavor means if i killed a bottle of this alone it would probably take me two hours .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to a great ba browna for the chance to have this one super fresh . poured into a tulip . decent head on top of a nice caramel colored body . pretty nice clarity to this one . haze is very minimal . the head is very white not too large about one inch but the large bubbles tell me it wo n t last long . it does leave behind very sticky lacing . sweet glorious citrusy amazingness . there is a nice blend of sweet and citrusy in the smell . i would say oranges instead of grapefruit . very enjoyable . really deep examination into the smell reveals a bit of sharp cheddar cheese aroma but just a touch . the taste starts out sweet . the honey is very evident in the start . the finish maintains a nice balance of sweet with bitter . not quite the tongue bruiser i was expecting . instead just lots of orange citrus in the finish . nice soft carbonation . the drinkability is aided by the reduced astringency relative to other dipa s . this might not be my favorite dipa but it sure is very very good . i will always choose this when available .,taste,0.8,1
there s something about coconut that sings out to me even if it is on the label of an unwarranted bottling by a relatively unknown brewing company . it s the mystery of the fruit like a hidden jewel of milk and flesh hanging out of reach to those without either ape like strength or a raging fire of human ingenuity . i take mine in a glass . pours a disappointing absence of a head and . well . it seems the conventions of beer have been all but burned at the stake in the making of this brown ale . the coconut flavor is way over the top me . it smells okay and even the aftertaste ai n t bad but drinking the thing provides the inescapable sensation of a lab made flavor topped with sweet n low . unfortunately reminiscent of the mask disguising your childhood antibiotics this beer will be a drain pour for many . as someone who will eat an entire coconut raw in minutes milk included perhaps i set the standard too high . from what i remember though pipeline porter does n t bash you over the head with aggrandized coffee flavor which is entirely the problem here . ease off on the sweetness let the malts take center stage and retune the coconut and we d have a desirable brown ale . as of now it s a no go . sorry .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a short oz glass from a growler . my friend visited the winery yesterday and brought back some for us to enjoy . a finally an amber colored amber ale . an unexciting pour but the end results were very nice beautiful color slightly opaque with no head to really speak of . thin lacing all the way down . s some lemons over a bit of a floral progression . does n t smell strong whatsoever . t extremely agreeable very dessert like . starts very clean with a hint of wheatiness . the mouth is then treated to a tart lemon followed by a distinct change into a chocolate . ends up dry delicious and having the taster excited for the next sip . by far my favorite amber . m rich creamy almost buttery in the mouth . a meal beer without being a meal in a beer . d i could quaff this all night and still want more . be careful though even though it drinks so easily the abv could knock you on your back .,taste,1.0,1
do n t let retro lovers convince you that this is a good beer . sure it may be cleaner tasting than bud but it is still a macro adjunct lager . so speaking of adjuncts aroma is of sour corn mash and yeast . pours a nice golden color brilliant to the light . for a macro nice amount of hops bitterness zero hop aroma . fairly light bodied for a non light beer .,taste,0.4,0
it s certainly okay just nothing great . there s a lot in its favor a sudsy head over an amber body and a malty nose a little like a vienna . and yes a malty slightly sticky taste but very little hop flavor . after being well pleased with this brewery s oscar s chocolate oatmeal stout this is kind of a letdown . but if this is their flagship brand it s a little better example to have on the shelves than any mega lager .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.7,1
my wife order this for lunch . i had the vienna lager another good one i hope to review after trying it again but drank about half of hers . i was very impressed . i do n t normally review from memory but i was so impressed with the specific tastes and smells of the beer from just a few large sips . the beer produces a think pitch black with a good light tan head that lingered seemingly forever . not a strong smell at all but i got slight malts a tad bit of chocolates . the taste blew me away with a smokey chocolates and dare i say a bit of bitter coffee following up the rear . simply wonderous . smooth as any beer i ve ever had very creamy which is a trait of other triumph beers . drinkability . dunno since i did n t actually order one for myself . i plan on attending i did n t order one for myself but i will be for sure .,taste,1.0,1
a new bottled beer from ddc . i m so happy . dark color beer . it is dark brown with a creamy head on top . as usual with this brewery the head stick well to the glass . the aroma is smoked . . wow i like this . i get some bacon in there too . no hops . on the taste side it is smoked again . everywhere from start to finish . more like a smoked wood than bacon however . the taste is better than the smell . a bitterness in the end however it is not strong . one good thing is the taste lingers in the mouth for a good amount of time . we note also the carbonation in the mouth . a good smoked beer .,taste,0.9,1
appearance between pale and amber brown lots of head that slowly subsides smell very good hoppy smell taste some citrus spice but with a definitely bitter kick . great taste . mouthfeel warming from the amount of alcohol . very good feel . not too carbonated . bitterness makes my mouth feel like i at a sweet tart . drinkability i have drank several of these not at the same session . it is quite intense and the amount of alcohol means that i would only have one or two per session .,taste,0.9,1
a dark golden hazy appearance with a huge head that goes away pretty quickly . s orange lemon banana kind of tropical t do n t get a huge amount of flavor from this . a little bit of hoppiness but nothing tremendous . it seems to be a crisp easy drinking beer . m medium bodied slight carbonation crisp . d overall a pleasant crisp slightly hoppy beer that i could see pairing well with a wide range of foods especially spicy foods . it s not too heavy not too light and i could just keep drinking this beer pretty easily though i think the alcohol could creep up on you . poured in a snifter .,taste,0.7,1
. oz bottle served in a standard pint glass . pours a dark amber tone with a good degree of clarity to it finger of foamy off white head almost instantly recedes . no lacing . nose is somewhat subdued with sweet maltiness being the primary element . has a distinct fruity character a bit of booze . mmm taste is a nice improvement over the aroma . sweet caramel malty with a touch of toastiness discernible notes of cherry and maybe figs . alcohol presence is there but at a whopping abv it s fairly well hidden . staddles the line delineating tolerably vs cloying sweet but thankfully does n t cross it . tasty beer great representation of the style . medium bodied mouthfeel medium low carbonation . pretty drinkable considering the staggering abv i just had to spell and respell considering several times however with its sweetness this ca n t be considered too drinkable a beer imo . recommended especially to malt lovers .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a very cloudy golden color that is close to a very light brown . there are tints of orange as well . it has a medium sized thick white head that retains a small ring and leaves some scattered lacing . there is some light carbonation noticeable . s the smell is quite amazing and complex in my opinion . there are some light hops initially noticed . next a tea like scent comes through along with some piney aromas . there is also a sweet orange fruitiness that comes through . overall it is very pleasant . t after the very satisfying smell the taste was sort of a let down . it tastes mostly of tea and hops . not much else . i would ve liked to see more of what was coming through in the smell in its taste as well . m it has a medium body that is smooth to drink . i has a little bite at the end from the hops and leaves a dry finish . the carbonation comes through here but not overly so . o this has been a nice break from the usual rip your tongue off american ipa . if the taste was amped up a bit it would be really great .,taste,0.6,1
ml brown bottle months after bottling date . alcohol according to the label . rich brown brew slightly hazy with hints of red . a moderate carbonation pushes up a thin creamy tan head . smoky and faintly grainy aroma . this ale starts off quite malty with notes of raisin and sour cherry . quite quickly an astringent vinous tannic flavour dominates withdrawing into a moderate hop biterness . alcohol is revealed and is followed by dryness . a touch of smoke is also present . the body is quite thin almost watery . not unpleasant but much dryer than any other scotch ale i have tasted . not quite to style in my opinion and all around an average drink .,taste,0.4,0
pours just shy of an amber color with a brilliant white head on top . smells strongly of brett funk with a hint of oak barrel as well . tastes slightly sour and tart full of tannins . somewhat fruity and with a crisp belgian pale backbone holding it all together . really an amazing beer . mouthfeel matches the smell and drinkability is phenomenal . my favorite allagash brew so far . i wish this were more available to me .,taste,1.0,1
consumed july th at ladyface ale companie alehouse and brasserie . appearance is a lemony light yellow . ever so slightly hazy . one finger head composed of incredibly fine and uniform white bubbles . aroma is kind of a letdown old sweatsocks are all i can get . flavor is luckily far better than aroma refreshing and graceful mix of light cheese white grapes pear and apricots contrasts with a mild note of flowery powdery earthy yeast and barely there tartness . the aging in sauvignon blanc barrels adds a nice touch of white wine to the flavor as noted by the white grape note . very lightly bitter on the finish . mouthfeel is clean and light with low but present carbonation . excellent .,taste,0.9,1
oz . imperial pint at the dilly deli . review from notes . a golden pale straw cloudy . decent head retention and lacing . s lots of yeasty esters juicy fruits . pleasant sweetness . t m spice hops and crisp clean malts . some belgian spices and a grassy lemony flavor . sweetness is nice and compliments the yeasty esters nicely . light crisp body with strong fitting carbonation . d extremely drinkable and tastes great .,taste,1.0,1
clear yellow thin head . smells like sprite . tastes like lime soda no malt or hops to speak of . it s actually not awful but it s not beer really it s an alcopop or a beer cooler . you d be better off adding a shot of vodka to your lemonade . do n t waste your money on this thinking that it s anything other than budweiser s answer to mike s hard lemonade or smirnoff ice .,taste,0.2,0
poured into a pint glass from a fresh growler . pours a clear golden straw in color and sports a half inch of creamy off white foam which offers strong retention particularly for a growler pour . moderate lacing follows all the way down the pint . pleasant hop nose of primarily citrus notes . some lemon and tangerine with a touch of pine in the background with a bit more orange and malt notes with warming along with some resinous funk . flavor is light and smooth matching its light abv . citric malts are light but pleasant and somewhat complex for the lightness of the brew . offers a light body but is not too thin by any means thanks in part to a nice hop and spice character on the finish which gives the beer more texture and fullness than one might expect from a low abv brew . carbonation also yields a creamy feel and an makes for an easy drinking brew . note from notes written aug.,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle batch into a duvel tulip . a fully black body with just the faintest hint of red around the edges a hard pour yields a lovely inch of creamy tan foam good retention and tons of lace . spectacular stout . s wow for being over months old this one still delivers a huge coffee kick right off the bat with rich espresso dominating and some light chocolate and grainy notes peeking through . the coffee smells great the slightly husky burned grain slightly less great . overall it s extremely enjoyable though . t coffee is on top but carries more bitterness and astringency than the nose suggested . there s some syrupy chocolate sweetness in the middle but the coffee reasserts itself for a remarkably biting earthy and even slightly boozy finish . what a weird mixture of delicious and off putting i really ca n t decide whether i like it or not . huh . m thick smooth and full of soft carbonation . luxurious but maybe a touch overcarbed . o my first sniff and sip of this beer had me convinced that i would love it but as it s warmed and i ve explored it more carefully i ve found it to be strangely unbalanced . a huge rush of flavor starts things off in fine form but quickly fades and is replaced by bitterness and astringency . it s also surprisingly hot for a . beer but on the plus side the perceptible booze and the substantial body really help it earn its designation on here as an imperial stout . i d be happy to drink it again but i wo n t be seeking it out there are too many better coffee stouts for me to spend my time seeking out this one . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
cask review from sep . on cask at the museum tavern in london i had of these as dessert one afternoon after lunch and another to close the place on my last night in town . old pec had a deep mahogany color with some ruby garnet highlights glimmering through . a rich tan head topped things off though it thinned quickly and left lovely belgian lacing down the glass . nose has intriguing hints of dark fruit . not quite medium bodied though it was casky smooth over the palate . a light sweetness is first present in the flavor plus an undercurrent of fruit in a dark way like currants or raisins . at the very finish there seems to be a slight vinous quality to things . nice stuff . much much better fresh from the cask than in bottles shipped across the pond . cheers . . overall . appearance . smell . taste . mouthfeel . drinkability bottle review from jun . nice dark chestnut color with some ruby hues peeking through . very fine thin head with very little lacing . pick up some dark fruit aromas in the nose along with some caramel malt . feel it s body is rather thin but still nice over the tongue . mild malt flavors meld with dark fruit notes and a subtle hop presence at the end gives a nice dry finish . it really needs a touch more of a lot imho . . head body malt character . . a decent bier overall but i would n t seek it out . . . . . . .,taste,0.9,1
a pours very dark permitting only a small amount of light to shine through at the edges . big thick tan head . good lacing . s like a chocolate covered cherry supplemented with a prominent mocha aroma . t strong oxidized flavor predominates . tart cherry on the sides of the tongue with an underlying coffee taste . m moderate body with high carbonation . d the oxidation of this beer pretty much kills it . a swing . and a miss . sad . .,taste,0.3,0
a dark brown . pours a large creamy colored frothy head . pretty solid lacing for the duration . s it smells like a.well black ipa . many ipa characteristics in the nose lemon lime grapefruit fresh flowers a touch of pine but i m also pulling out some dark malt that s giving out small bread biscuit aroma . t very interesting and complex with every sip the flavor spectrum goes from the far left to the far right in a matter of milliseconds . on the far left the malt . this comes first with bread nut roast and caramel flavors but almost immediately takes a backseat to the far right the manliest of hops . the hop profile opens quickly with a blast of juicy citrus hops and as a quickly as i can recognize the taste the hop profile turns to high bitter grapefruit lemon rinds . then all you re left with is a metallic aftertaste and the what the fuck just happened look on your face . even though there is a more significant malt presence than your standard ipa hoppy feet is still all about the hops . m thin but the carbonation is nice . d the heavy amount of bitter and metal aftertaste is severely limiting the drinkability for me . that said i finished a bomber in about minutes so it is drinkable . i just would n t reach for another one right away .,taste,0.8,1
the label said wheat ale with ginger so i grabbed a six pack because it sounded good and i ve never tried it before.poured a short lived head.had a light gold color like maybe an apple juice.appearance wasnt great with the head reducing to nothing an barely any traces of lace.has a great and unique ginger flavor and aroma.slight but lingering bitterness in the throat.so there is hops present but not tasted or smelled.mouthfeel is a bit watery and could use a touch more malt.aroma is all ginger.the ginger hides any wheat taste.ginger might be a touch too strong because it overshadows any other flavor the beer might have.has a pepper spicy finish .,taste,0.9,1
dark maroon color . smelled mostly like black tuesday . sweet syrupy bourbon and heat from the alcohol . some toasted coconut and vanillin . taste had figs dates glazed raisins all rolled into one with a splash of high gravity sweet wort . tangy wheat flavor and chocolate dipped oranges . raisins in the finish . very hot and very sweet . i suppose bt could not hide the heat in papier . the mouthfeel was thinner than i expected . interesting but hard to drink that much of .,taste,0.8,1
appearance thick black like motor oil . pretty impressive . smell this is where this beer creates a problem for me . i smell some autumn spices and some brown sugar or molasses but something went wrong . the whole smell seems sour and i m not sure why . there s almost a vinegar quality to it . maybe this batch went awry but no matter what this did n t work . taste mouthfeel an improvement over the smell . pleasant pumpkin pie flavors with thick stout feel that one needs to stand up to the flavor . drinkability a thick beer that misses a bit especially the smell . overall an ok beer with presentation problems .,taste,0.7,1
poured into the closest thing i could find to the recommended stange .which ended up being my labatt blue branded pilsner glass . poured out a thick tan white head which dissipated almost as quickly as it formed . the smell took me by surprise . the mix of ingredients has certainly combined in a strange way and the first thing i smell is maple syrup . that and some seriously strong alcohol . i ca n t really smell anything else at the moment . taste is all maple syrup molasses grains and hops . very sweet and not too harsh for a . normal it ai n t . mouthfeel is decent if a little light for the taste of the beer . drinkability . naaah . i d go for one at a time . a wierd beer that has it s pros and cons i respect it but i really wonder if i would ever buy one again .,taste,0.8,1
color brown aroma malt coffee and lotsa hops . flavor hops . something beneath that i think probably tastes good though it isnt even remotely belgian but i cant be sure because of all the hops . overall i am starting to loathe rogue . seriously rogue seems to operate just like many of the macro brewers but from the extreme opposite end . they just hop every beer they make all to piss as opposed to making them flavorless . this one is actually not all that bad but its so not even remotelt belgian as the name implies it annoys me the way their constant rebranding of what i suspect is actually only the beers they make annoys me .,taste,0.7,1
all i smelled were yeast an hops but i was sniffing under less than ideal conditions . the taste was . barely there . i tasted a little hops but not much else . i found it pretty tasteless and boring . it was n t bad but neither was it good . if i could decribe it in one word it would be meh .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . i admit to be a general in the hate guinness army but i ll be as objective as i can . . a dark as night color . foamy head with pretty good retention and a reasonable amount of lacing . . s not much of anything with a slightly odd huskiness . . t once again guinness forgot to add taste to their beer . i ca n t describe any flavors because there are n t any . m light body . good carbonation . relatively smooth with a goofy husk aftertaste . . d this fucking sucks . i do n t know how guinness manages to make beer with no taste .,taste,0.3,0
the colour is deep gold the high white head is airy and firm . lots of lacing occurs . the smell is hoppy with lots of flowery grassy notes . some butter hard cheese and lots of fine white bread . very fresh and crispy . the taste is hoppy and the bitterness is generous and crispy . some mildly sweet malts earthy and dough like notes are blended with grassy flavours . there are some light sour flavours of cheese roasted nuts and fresh exotic fruits . the aftertaste is bitter with lots of hoppy flavours grass bitter herbs toasted bread and some fruity notes . the carbonation is medium strong the medium sized bubbles are fresh . the liquid is quite light . a very hoppy lager that is n t too bitter a well balanced demanding and still drinkable lager .,taste,1.0,1
vintage . thanks to jeremy jaxson for this fossil of a beer and what i m sure will be a unique experience . there s dust all over the bottle which i cleaned off and even the cap is rusting . poured from a . oz capped and corked bottle into lost abbey stemware . a cork comes out without so much as a plop . beer pours nearly flat with a single layer of coarse white bubbles that sits atop a semi clear orange peach brew . great head retention though . lacing is apotty with no cling but real nice legs . lack of head formation hurts but given the age its not bad . stunning color though . s nose is very unique . and not in a good way . hints of cork cherry puree spice and an uncleaned public restroom . yup . now that s what i call funky . notes of crap literally and cooked blood . very subtle and i m glad since the aroma is so off putting . it makes me not even wan na take a sip . t opens sweet cherry spice mint wet wood and metal . pretty enjoyable actually until the middle which tastes like a sour cherry which i appreciate bloody nose which i do n t . dries a bit at the finish with a metallic taste coming in again along with a puckering red fruit tartness . blood fades only to come back in the aftertaste and cling to my palate . i m very torn about the taste here . on the one hand the sour part of this beer is one of the best i ve come across in a long time . on the other hand tasting blood in a beer just ca n t be right . m light to medium bodied and as flat as a traditional lambic . oily and filmy in the mouth and smooth and puckering going down with a dry finish and a lingering aftertaste . i tend to really like flat or almost flat beers so this scores highly even though its totally against the style . d the trader who gave me this told me that it would either taste like a aged supplication or b a bloody nose . i can totally see where he s coming from and i get a bit of both in this one . the sour part is very very good but the bloody part is just awkward . in addition the smell is absolutely atrocious . still i d give this another shot just to see where the true flavor lies in the spectrum it presents .,taste,0.8,1
chateau jiahu pours a hazy straw yellow with a touch of orange added in . a fizzy white head forms on top and quickly dissolves back to the beer leaving only a few spots of lace on the glass . floating above the beer is a strong aroma of honey ginger and white grapes . each sip of this full bodied beer is like a light syrup covering the tongue with a fizzy tingle at the end to bring out the flavor . the taste is very complex . it s mainly sweet with flavors of honey grapes and strawberry . towards the end some spices mix in that offer some pepper orange peel and ginger . it finishes tart leaving behind notes of honey and grape . definitely an interesting brew . tasty at room temperature and deserves to be sipped .,taste,0.9,1
presentation oz bomber poured into a wine glass in front of a fireplace in a cabin in the smoky mountains . appearance completely black with a thick luxurious light brown head . very nice looking beer in a great setting . aroma hmm . i smell the typical roastiness of a stout but i get a lot more malt than anything . strong caramel and molasses aromas a lot more like a barleywine . also a very strong alcohol aroma . taste and mouthfeel very thick and syrupy . much like the description of the aroma i could taste the roastiness and light hints of chocolate and coffee but it was overpowered by the malt sweetness and the associated flavors of caramel and molasses . alongside the malt sweetness is the strong flavor of alcohol . once again more like a barleywine . no way i could have more than one of these in a sitting . notes i find myself describing this beer much like i did speedway stout . it tastes like they mixed a stout with a barleywine . not enough stout flavors and too much malt and alcohol for my tastes . i can see why this beer is so well liked but personally i prefer a roastier dark malt flavor . i wo n t be reaching for this if i m in the mood for an imperial stout .,taste,0.4,0
had on tap at the beehive in boston . served in a oz dimple mug . a dark garnet body with a thick tan head . head will ring the glass all the way to the bottom . s roasted malt smell somewhat nutty slight hop scent t certainly has the malty profile of a brown but with more hop bite than expected . nutty biscuit toast flavors with some hop dryness at the end . m medium body but somewhat dry d very good for a session beer . maybe a little too dry for the style but great beer to drink all night . not out of this world but very fine taste nonetheless .,taste,0.9,1
from notes . big thanks to nimbleprop for sharing this rarity thanks mac . poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip . label says bottle no idea how many were made . a pours a dark brown color with no real carbonation evident and no head . looks like it might be flat unfortunately . s smells of bourbon alcohol chocolate roasted malts oak and light sweet caramel . smell is really nice though a bit strong on the booze . personally i like that but i think with some more time this could be even better . t tastes of bourbon chocolate roasted malts oak vanilla alcohol light sweet fruit . taste is great while the bourbon is still strong i love it in the taste and the vanilla helps a lot . again i really enjoy this but think with some more time it could be even better . m medium to full body and no carbonation . some alcohol warmth but pretty smooth . would have liked some carbonation though . o overall i think this was a good beer that could be great . unfortunately there was no carbonation which hurt it and while i think the nose and taste were both very good i think it was still a little hot . with some more time on this bottle and some carbonation it could have been oustanding but instead it was good .,taste,0.9,1
a an hazy orange amber brew with a ton of carbonation and a sizable foamy head . thick clumps of lacing cling in discordant rings all down the sides of the glass . s a sweet malt and aromatic floral lilies hops obvious at first whiff that this is a belgian strong pale ale . t initially a burst of intense floral lilies hops with a bit of sweetness and a warming alcohol feel . then it progresses to a biscuity aspect coupled with a lingering floral hop that shifts into a mild bitter floral hop flavor . m a little harsh thick and not very refreshing . d a little intense and strong . fortunately i see almost no reason to place much weight on the drinkability of this release .,taste,0.8,1
random bottle grabbed from my inlaws beer fridge . didnt bother pouring . a looks very clear actual respectable head in the bottle though . s smells of almost nothing except for the lime of course which is actually an improvement on regular miller light . t an improvment on regular miller light . basicly tastes like seltzer water with lime . certainly nothing too offensive but where is the flavour . this isnt beer . m carbonation is harsh and artificial but thankfully it isnt way overcarbonated . d i could drink over of these if there were no other options . not sure why i bother reviewing these horrable macros . guess thats what happens when your bored at your in laws .,taste,0.4,0
sampled at sexual chocolate . pours a pretty yellow orange head with a foamy white head and a good amount of lacing . smells of malts and faint strawberries . tastes of strawberries cream and plenty of sweet malts . drinkability is high . mouthfeel is very pleasant with good carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
draft at the rackhouse in denver co . pours a deep dark chocolate brown cor that s almost black and completely opaque with a one finger off white light beige head that quickly settles into a thin lasting ring . minimal spots of lace left behind . very smokey aroma that smells almost burnt with hints of charcoal butane and campfire with sweeter notes underneath especially chocolate and toffee . the smoke kind of overpowers though with an ashy character . medium bodied with a strange combination of burnt smokiness and sweeter malt . unpleasant burnt malt flavor that tasted like charcoal and ashtray . not in a good way like most smoked beers . sweet chocolate toffee and caramel and maybe even some dark fruit . i know that this is made with tea but it does n t taste like it . not herbal at all just smokey and not very flavorful or complex . overall this was very disappointing . a weizenbock made with tarry schong tea made me excited for a complex smokey wheat beer but it s kind of a one dimensional mess .,taste,0.4,0
had on tap at grill one eleven . appearance was a very nice light golden yellow color with a nice white head . smell was a little lacking . a little hops with a little bit of that wheaty grassy note . taste was ok. not a whole lot going on . very light in flavor but no bad flavors coming through . mouthfeel was nice and light and the beer was very crisp and refreshing whick would make it very easy to drink .,taste,0.6,1
pours with a huge white rocky meringue like head that s very slow to settle down . this effervescent blonde ale has a delicate orange zest aroma . despite the high carbonation this beer is smooth and rather full bodied . the bottle states that this ale is brewed with sixtypes of grain . if so it s rather hard to detect them . i would guess that at least one of these malts is wheat along some type dextrin malt and maybe some flaked or puffed grains of some sort contributing to the head retention and body . this ale seems to lack complexity despite the advertised use of six different grains but what it lacks in complexity it makes for up for at least somewhat in it s aroma and smooth character . the taste is of sweet malt with bready wheat overtones and a flurry of sweet fruit flavors towards the finish . the finish is short sweet and fruity with some orange showing up as advertised but lacking any appreciable bitterness . not a bad brew and similar to leffe just a bit sweeter . a little too sweet in the finish for me . overall a pretty drinkable belgian strong ale but there are other examples of the style that i find more interesting .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at mother hubbard s in chicago . pale golden ahh the color of urine . decent head not bad retention . smell is very clean mostly grain and rice . taste is similar . grains bland malts and not much in the way of hops . lots of adjuncts on the finish and in the aftertaste . this beer is pretty bad .,taste,0.4,0
appearance really dark brown color light still penetrates though revealing a slightly red beer . smell vinegar and an odd fruitiness also sour . taste smooth drinking yet also has an edge banana smoothness vinegar tang interesting but not as sharp as others i have had in the style which may not be a bad thing . mouthfeel carbonated enough leaves a metallic coating in your mouth . odd yet good . drinkability i like it . i like goudenband better but this is still good not as big but easier to drink .,taste,0.9,1
poured into snifter . a pours a bright clear golden color with a fluffy white head . leaves alot of thick sudsy lacing as the head quickly fades s a green herbal and citrus hoppy aroma with an aroma of sourdough bread and a sweet honeylike aroma t clean up front just slightly sweet followed by a rush of spicy herbal hops with lemon juice . finishes with flavors of the aforementioned hops and bread m very smooth light medium body that becomes very dry and crisp . overall not the best of this style from europe but it certainly beats heineken . very easy drinking and hoppier than you might expect when enjoyed at warmer than fridge temps . will try this one again .,taste,0.6,1
after pouring into a glass it looks just like a typical lager without much head . it smells like a glass of apple juice . it also tastes pretty much like sweet carbonated artificial apple drink without much flavour that you would typically associate with beer . it does go down easy and it does n t taste bad but it is n t for me .,taste,0.3,0
found at an lcbo in ottawa listed at . on the bottle . poured into a weizen glass . bb date of may pours a clear pencil yellow colour with a fairly large head that burns off within minutes without leaving much in the way of lacing . lots of visible carbonation . smells of lemon zest at first but that really gets muted after the head burns off . fresh wheat and a familiar banana tone become more prevalent after that . a certain buttery soapiness pokes through as well along with a peppery zing . honey comes through after warming also . really falls short in the taste department . i get a metallic tinge and a faint fresh wheat taste first . then an extremely tart lemon peel taste with a macro style rotten corn adjunct tone . very light bodied . a metallic bitterness on the tongue that goes tart . leaves a rather gross household cleaner sort of taste on the back of the tongue . this could be the lcbo s fault as the beer was bottled over months ago and likely stored improperly along the way but this is a huge letdown after trying the noble pils in the springtime . will give it another shot if i see it on tap but this one literally left me with a bad taste in my mouth .,taste,0.4,0
appearance not that brown . when you expose it to a little light it s more of a dark sanguine . not much head only a ring around my glass . smell a bit of coffee some freshly ground grain a cola like caramel and a bit of ash burnt aroma . taste also a bit ashy at first it did turn out some interesting toasted walnuts roasted peanut flavor . however the mouthfeel was too light for me . maybe i m just not a fan of this style .,taste,0.7,1
drank in a pounder from oz . bottle . appearance dark dark brown almost black with a creamy buckskin colored head . smell toasted malt soy milk and very very coconut . taste a smoky coconut sweet kinda burnt toasted malts taste but very well balanced . a bitter burnt aftertaste . mouthfeel slightly thick . drinkablity very very tasty . i question myself as to what drinkablity means does it mean was this one good or does it mean could i drink this again or does it means could i drink it again tonight . i think this is a beer that falls into the i could dink it again .,taste,0.9,1
appears a hazy golden yellow with a finger thick white head and some light lace . very pretty beer . smells like lemon oil or cheap lemonade . some sweet wheat malt fighting its way thru but this is pure artificial lemon and very un beerlikee . this is awful . take a very light wheat beer and mix in a sprite with a good squeeze of lemon . there it is . well carbonated and light bodied which was good because it helped get this beer down . overall i drank the pint but it sucked . lemon soda with a beer in there somewhere . avoid this .,taste,0.3,0
had at the brewery itself early august . unfortunately missed the tonic before it as the brewmaster s selection . little lighter than amber hue not very noticeable ginger off the head but not too hard to tell it s an herb brew . the twang of it all is nothing you re likely to encounter from many other places . bulky head with a solid yeast finish . enough of a fizz to avoid the annoyance of a sugary belgian . it s some achievement to have made this work in as much as ginger is not usually in beers outside of the occasional winter and pumpkin ales hence heavier in body and palate . comparable to a saison du buff in its scope . had one after the next and ca n t understand the cs and fs reviewed below . give it a chance . top notch treat from a top notch outfit as always . hats off to bk and hoping for a bottling .,taste,1.0,1
hey wa happen . . upon hearing the nasty rumors that sam adams somehow went the way of dare i say sold out i had to taste for myself.horrors is it true . my loving wife brought home a six pack of summer ale around this time last year.i absolutely loved it.i remember this beer was delicous with a nice wallop of a lemon zing to it.i could n t wait to get my mitts on some more.the season was over though so till now i waited.this year s summer ale dose n t taste like the same beer.the lemon is barely detectable replaced by a white pepper taste that was n t nearly as refreshing for a summer beer.why does it feel more like a lager in the back than the quick wheat beer finish i expect.the finish is a dry one though . to write this beer or sam adams off would be a mistake though . i will still keep my eye on it and have it again.but it would be ashame if this is the beginning of the end.i hope the lame new bottle label which replaced the fine painting of a sailboat at full tilt does n t reflect the company s direction .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a hazy deep amber brown with a dense one finger head that shows great retention and lacing . s initial smell is a blast of sour cherry tartness with a solid underlying malt sweetness . also got a whiff of cola and a bit of the oak . t taste starts with a very temporary malt sweetness that almost immediately gives way to a big sour citrus taste dominated by lemons and oranges . the finish is big on sour cherries and lingers for a long time . m mouthfeel is extremely crisp and the abv is masked extremely well . strong carbonation just zips the tongue with the sour tanginess . d as far as sours go not my favorites this one is extremely drinkable . for lovers of sours this one is highly recommended .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
a very strong ipa with a kick and sweeter than most of this style that i have tried . i have been drinking the and minute dogfish head and have been sampling similar beers such as the uber pils from that maryland brewery storm warning . heavy seas . it was good anyway . anyway this is good and potent but did n t stand out to me probably because of a below average drinkability but the taste was good . poured into a pint with nothing to add to what others have said re appearance and smell . as other have noted not as drinkable as other potent dipas but the other bottles will be consumed . slowly . a salud .,taste,0.8,1
this german export or helle as the local would call it is produced in the worlds oldest brewery . having tasted a nearly perfect beer in this brewerys weissbier i had to try the weihenstephaner original . the light golden hue is topped with a thick foamy head . this beer carries a sweet and faintly hoppy aroma and holds a slightly bitter flavor . a complete helles very refreshing and mild .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark brown with a ruby tint medium size tan head and good lacing . smell is of some milk chocolate roasted malt and a little smoke . taste is of grain sour malt toastiness bakers chocolate slight bitterness and a slightly dry ending .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is a light clear amber . small foamy head that lasts throughout . no lacing . aroma malts upfront with a strong sour sweetness . did n t like at first . taste was suprising after the aroma let down . sweet and creamy . green grapes comes to mind . hint of the malts . no hops to speak of . creamy and smooth typical of the style . overall not bad for the style . slightly suprised by the sweet taste . would n t go out of my way again to buy this one . i d probably give it a shot if i saw it on tap .,taste,0.8,1
pours deep red with a white head that sticks around as a nice lace . aroma is simply malt . not much else detectable . big malt taste in this slightly roasted and quite sweet . this almost hints at their double bock but not as syrupy but leaning towards that consistency . a nice beer but not one that i would really go for on a consistent basis even within the seasonal availability .,taste,0.8,1
i m not embarassed to say that i get excited when i find myself at an establishment that has battlfield . i love this beer . it s nice a looking dark black beer that glows a deep amber when held in the light . its aroma is that of sweet roasted malt with a bit of a milk choclatey scent ending in a slight smokey taste . very interesting and wonderful taste . this is the only munich dunkel lager i ve had but it makes me eager to try other beers of this style . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
average thickness to the off white head lacing dissolves swiftly . zinc orange color that gains from a slight murkiness the rims drop off to a yellow squash hue . sour nose of pine grapefruit rind tobacco leaf meadow grasses and green straw mineral water even a touch of tar presents light biscuit or oats in contrast . light to medium bodied the heavy duty carbonation aims at masking the lack of heft . through all the fizziness comes orange lemon citrus peel dried malts snap peas sourdough bread notes . the yeast there but not really concentrated . lacks some sweeter component to provide contrast . herbaceousness builds past the mid palate . hard to capture many positives easily drinkable but not sure how it aims to hold your attention .,taste,0.6,1
first two things i noticed for an essentially abv brew there was no hint of alcohol not even enough to qualify as a warmer style brew . secondly was strong vanilla essence . too strong for my taste almost cloying . would have appreciated a more assertive hop profile . very low on any flavor that i would consider beer . i had to ask is this beer . or perhaps some adult style crme soda . . at least when i drink jubelale i get a nice lip smack from the hops . i guess i m spoiled . not a very exciting brew and when this pack is gone i ll not be acquiring more .,taste,0.4,0
my second review first i should say i m not a big fan of ipa in general . this being my first dipa i must add that i am thoroughly impressed with this one . appearance is hazy amber to orange with a slight blush . smell is amazing wild flowers orange peel and a hint of molasses other things are certainly present yet beyond ken to pinpoint . one of my favorite aspects of this beer . taste is heady strong and complex . at first in your face hops finishes with a light sweet malt hops balance i did n t expect and the aftertaste is bitter in keeping with the style . the transitions are so fast they flow into each other . mouthfeel is thick and boozy and makes me want to smack my mouth . not unpleasant but okay . drinkability is only diminished by the high abv . too many would spell s w o o n i n g for sure .,taste,1.0,1
a yellowish golden s fruity . of sorts t orange with some lemon sweet mildly fruity d goes down very smooth not too sweet or heavy that you will get full off of it . this is an interesting hefeweizen . i expected a little less orange flavor and more grain . if you like and orange slice in your beer this is for you . no need to add more . i can not pin point that smell . the yeast that was in the bottle made me smile it also added a yeasty fruity taste .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass beer graciously sent to me by my buddy dan in mi a a nice lazy cloudy orange but with very little head that disappeared rather quickly . this is one of the first ipas i ve reviewed that also had minimal lacing . s also unlike many other ipas the floral citrus hoppy aroma is matched equally by sweeter smells the malt appears to be more up front than others in the style . t now we re getting somewhere i like this quite a bit . an initial hoppy yet balanced burst of flavor rapidly blooms into a wonderfully juicy grapefruit flavor and then just as quickly finishes crisply and dryly . very nice . m very nice mouthfeel to this one not excessively carbonated not too thin which i almost expected it to be given the lack of head . d an extremely crisp juicy refreshing brew . i could see putting back several of these with ease on a gorgeous summer afternoon down the shore or at a bbq listening to the ballgame . very drinkable . a fun beer for certain too bad they do n t distribute beyond north midwestern states .,taste,0.9,1
this bottle of la terrible poured incredibly dark . and by dark i mean i held my trappistes rochefort glass chalice next to a light bulb and nothing was seen through the terrible darkness . very thin tan head formed and faded quickly like the wisps of vapor that materialized after uncorking . smelled delicious from far away as well as up close . strong red wine and grapey aromas . these associations reinforced in the tasting with some rum hints molasses faint maple . has fairly strong alcohol content all in all making it harder to consume en mass . an excellent excellent beer and much better than i remember it perhaps due to the aging .,taste,0.9,1
new belgium ah . they always manage to not impress me enough to bring their beers back to australia with me . and yet they re always consistent . let s see how this one goes . pours a very clear light and bright golden colour with a fine and full head of white bubbling . lacing is good thin and fine but sticky and intricate . some fine carbonation but not a lot . overall it looks like a fine drop of beer . nose is fresh and hoppy . not pungent but soft spicy and fruity . citrus notes dominate with the sweeter endoranges and tangerinesgiving the biggest contribution . lovely and fresh and intoxicating . quite gorgeous . taste is also good but very subdued . mild but smooth on the palate with an uplift of hoppiness that never moves beyond the sparse . slight nuttiness on the back with an organic burst of freshness . green a little citrussy but certainly not a huge amount of bite . extremely easy to drink this is an ipa that you could sit with all night . i m pleased to say that this is one of the best nbb beers i ve had . that it s one of their regular range is tellingthey have got the basics just right .,taste,0.7,1
poured from cl bottle into snifter . bottle states that it was brewed on sept. and bottled on oct. . labeled as a dark ale brewed with orange peels . a pours a very dark brown with a hint of red around the edges with backlighting . moderate carbonation produces a inch darker tan head with decent retention . s roasted malt smoke and chocolate at first . then orange and citrus notes come through . smells like a porter with fruit citrus notes . t initially taste is a bit weak . after several sips it starts to gain strength . chocolate orange notes roasted malt with slight bitterness . not quite as complex as the aroma was promising . toward the end of the bottle a hint of brown sugar comes through . m surprisingly light bodied . mild effervescence from carbonation . overall very smooth and creamy texture . just the barest of bitter notes as a finish . d definitely easy to drink . very sessionable . an interesting beer with decent amount of complexity . style is hard to pin down . i m glad i tried it but i m not sure it was worth the i paid for it . pretty spendy . the backstory of the brewery and how they make beer a free fall brewery is very interesting and worth the quick read small fold out phamphlet came with the beer .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a tall slender mug . big tan head on a dark brown body . the taste is kind of like a dry stout . roasty with some nice molasses sweetness . seems a little watery to me though . a bigger malt presence and more carbonation would have been nice . roastiness and a little bitterness on the finish .,taste,0.8,1
a very nice black ruby hue color with tan creamy head . s upfront grapefruit hop and roasty cocoa . t generously hopped up front with deep hop bitters and rich smokey dark cocoa finish . a black ipa for sure . m the carb is a little rougher than i prefer for my porters . aftertaste is kind of burnt . d the burnt is getting in the way here but it is still very good . alcohol is not noticeable . i ve also had this beer about months ago and it tasted like it was from another world and would have been reviewed much higher . an older bottle perhaps where the hops burnt mellowed out . not too sure .,taste,0.9,1
looks like this beer is back in production . found some bottles at bert s bierhuis in utrecht last week . label reads as follows nova scotia stout the queen molly brewery in yarmouth nova scotia canada it s brewed under licence and distributed in europe by haus der biere in germany . anyways . from a bottle into a pint glass . appearance pours out a very thin and light brown and completely transparent . yields a two finger thinner looking light beige head with decent retention . clear transparent brown body with no carbonation evident . a ring remains and leaves some touches of lacing down the glass . this is far too light and transparent to be considered stout looking . smell caramel and toffee on the nose . no roasted or stout like qualities . perhaps a light smoky note but the nose tells me this is going to be a rough ride . taste yup this is awful . sweet sweet caramel malt and toffee flavors with a touch of nuts . candy and brown sugar notes as well with a touch of dark grapes at the finish perhaps . overly sweet aftertaste is relentless and makes this a real chore to drink . i understand this is a sweet stout but there is no stout only sweet . i hope drain is thirsty . palate the only menial saving grace . medium body and carbonation . a little light on the palate though creamy enough goes down fine and finishes slightly sticky . fine i guess . overall as far as i am concerned they can take this back out of production as soon as humanly possible . i am embarrased that this sweet ugly excuse for a stout has a canadian name . please do us all a favor and avoid this abominal creation unless your name begins with drain .,taste,0.2,0
got this one at the local beer store because of the interesting name . a deep beautiful red . tiny white head that quickly fades . good . s hard to get a strong scent . once you do you kind of get a barleywine and tripel mixed scented beer . eh ok. t bitter hops with almost a slight v type flavor . a little too weird . bitter hops in the middle . ick . m goes down a little too thick for the style . d ok nothing good . all in all this brew is not very good . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle from . pours a disappointingly clear deep ruby with a light pink head that disappears immediately . smells quite sweet with strong candy like cherry . some slight vinegar like tart notes and must . tastes incredibly sweet and artificial . ungodly it s like trying to drink . oz of cherry robitussin . a hint of tartness that s quickly enveloped by ridiculous fake cherry . i do n t have a clue where the claims of sourness are coming from unfortunately . feel is like effervescent syrup . shit . this one went down the drain .,taste,0.2,0
poured black with a finger head and decent lacing . smelled very average but unfortunately tasted much worse than that to me . disgusting rotten dark fruits and a bit of a metallic taste . i hated this and would have drain poured the entire oz . bottle but my friends liked it just enough to drink it for me . i really feel like this was the biggest waste of money in my young beer advocate life .,taste,0.3,0
a a bright golden yellow very little head and a permanent cloudy look . s sort of watery sweetness citrus aroma . a little earthy as well . t sweet lemony fruity taste up front almost tangy but also hoppy bitterness finish . some lemon zest . nice take on hefe by magic hat . m pretty light and easy drinkability very refreshing . o i enjoyed this beer as expected magic hat departs from typical bavarian style hefe but in a good way .,taste,0.9,1
appearance dark red amber smell wonderful beech wood smoke taste wonderful smoke flavor mouth feel smooth malt mouth feel drinkability wow the beech wood smoke is absolutely awesome . unfortunately the marzen beer style is too bland for me personally . i guess that is what makes this beer so awesome wonderful beech wood smoke in a beer style that let s the smoke be the highlight .,taste,0.6,1
light amber body with a thick pillowy head that is off white.tons of bubbles coming up from the glass.very clear carmel smell carmel is the first taste that hits ya.i cant taste anything else carbonation is pretty good and easy going down this beer aint bad once i saw heineken near the same of the beer i thought i got sucked into some euro bmc.i would try it again and i was quite supprised .,taste,0.8,1
pours a pale golden color with a small fully diminishing head . smells totally like a pilsner not so much like the other octoberfest beers i ve had this season like the hacker pshor or the sam adams . taste is pretty nice with the dry hoppiness of a pilsner . there s a bit of citrus and sweetness . thin bodied with moderate carbonation and good clarity .,taste,0.6,1
tasted at the zythos fest . light blonde this beer is classed as a czech pilsner which i suppose is n t far wrong . a slight hazy body under a thin white head . yeast and some malt flavours can be detected in the aroma but no overpowering smell . clean even though cloudy in appearance and fairly crisp a bit sweet and yeasty . hops and yeast aftertaste . i would have another .,taste,0.8,1
poured cold from the tap at finch s a deep dark brown to a tall nonic pint like oz chouffe glass with a full finger near white head with good retention . aroma of spice and banana . super sweet fruit grapes and banana followed by a bit of hot spice . medium bodied big carbonation sweet no bitter . drinkable one maybe two . overall great brew .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy yellow orange with a rich thick head that held well while leaving minimal lacing . the nose of the beer was inviting and complex with citrus and coriander being the primary aromas with hint of banana and other spices behind it my first sip i was taken aback by the alcoholic strength being so dominating a charter in the beer covering up the underlying flavours . as i drank it over a good half hour the flavour profile developed or maybe my palate was used to the alcohol . i found the taste to be good but disappointing as the nose promised many subtle flavours . the carbonation was nice although i believe that the drinkability and subtle flavour would be better served with a slightly lower abv .,taste,0.6,1
man i ca n t believe i forgot to review this . got this in my fc variety case . a medium copper color with white head and lacing . s mostly of burnt grain and slight wheat . smoky . t wow . i expected more of a bitterness but it quickly rounds to a smoky grain flavor that finishes sweet . pretty memorable . m very light and drinkable . d well i got two and they are sadly gone but i have to agree with everyone if you never had a rauchbier this was a pretty darn good one .,taste,1.0,1
a well there s not much to say here but should there be . surprisingly the color is more golden than i was expecting being darker than the grassy yellow straw that i thought i d get . that s where the good stops . lots of ginger ale like carbonation rising to the top and very little head initially which quickly disappears to literally nothing . also there is no lacing to speak of but i did n t have many expectations for the look of this one . . s not much to speak of here either with the standard aromas available . dry grassy straw some raw grain and a little skunk sum this one up . no hop bitterness to speak of . .just a slight metallic dryness . t while there is nothing impressive about the flavor of this beer i have to admit that for a light beer with only calories that the flavor is about as good as it can get . there is some very mild malt flavors but with a little skunk mixed in . of course the finish is nothing special other than clean and a bit adjunct ish . m thin watery body and with lots of carbonation but what do you expect . . there is n t much else to say about this but it is crisp and clean which i guess is what it should be . d this is a very easy beer to slam back . it s light flavor and heavy carbonation would be killer as a patio beer but i think it would be more effort than it s worth having to use the toilet often and not getting the desired buzz effect . i ll stick to a standard macro before this but if i m having a heavy meal this might be a compromise . a notch below bud select but a notch above mgd .,taste,0.4,0
oz can poured into a surly pint glass both courtesy of shawnbgp . no noticeable canning expiration date . finger light tan head rests atop a clear reddish brown body . minimal lace head dissipates quickly . nutty toffee caramel aromas and flavors . oats and reams of office paper also come across the nose . reminds me a lot of cigar city maduro but lighter in body and alcohol comes through more easily . prickly carbonation . hops are a little more pronounced as it warms and the beer leaves a dry slightly metallic finish with a faint hint of pepper and raisin . overall i do enjoy this beer second time having it but i m more eager to try coffee bender . maduro is one of my go to beers here in fl and like i said this reminds me of it but i do n t know if i d drink it as often were i living in mn .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz can into a peace tree pint . i ll disinfect it later . born on date of dec is well within the day window of freshest taste . a no carbonation head or lace . color is sallow . s offensive . when spilled on the floor and left for days the aroma is unaltered . t absent . hints of nondescript grain perhaps corn not sweet corn but feed corn . m equivalent to a glass of well water with a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of borax . d if you re already completely drunk quite drinkable . otherwise somewhat less so . notes if jurgis rudkus had worked in a brewery rather than a sausage factory this would be the beer he made . if george orwell in had complained of the sorry state of beer rather than gin this would be the beer he was rating . if at the end of return of the jedi darth vader had betrayed luke and remained loyal to the emperor this would be the beverage used to toast the emperor s success . would drain pour this but i fear for what might crawl back out of the drain in the middle of the night . a can of wasabi coated peas should remove the aftertaste from my mouth . maybe .,taste,0.2,0
have n t had this in quite a while but remember it clearly . was n t glass worthy but everyone knows this stuff is pale yellow gold . taste was the same as most of macros i ve had except the finish was dominated by some kind of metal aluminum . . thin effervescent mouthfeel . i would say it s a good summer thirst quenching beer but it s brother high life does that better .,taste,0.3,0
purchased in march . based on the vintage i was hoping that it had been stored well but i could n t pass up the chance to try it . orange red beer clear with a few tiny floaters . the yeast never came out of the bottle . no head to speak of no visible carbonation although there was the sound of a little fizz on the pour . aroma is . unique . old must teriyaki sauce whisky brandy hard cider starting to turn to vinegar . hard to believe it from the description but i actually like the smell . taste . here goes . eeesh . tannins and hints of teriyaki sauce as if some had been stored in an oak barrel . mouthfeel is flat and lifeless . damn . drinkability is just not there . this is a drain pour . i ca n t even bring myself to take a third sip .,taste,0.2,0
presentation pint glass a a solid black body poured smoothly from the bottle leaving a finger thick off white head with minimal lacing . s smells like it s going to be strong and thick to the taste . it is slightly hoppy with a barley overtone . it does n t have a roasted smell . t this was n t what i expected . it s a bit watery for a stout and none of the expected taste comes through . it s like a watery barley laced flat soda . m very watery and bland . it has the same feel throughout . d this is not my go to stout . i expected more from the heavily advertised company and i just can not see why people enjoy this . there are plenty of other better stouts out there .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle into stone ipa glass . pours with a short white head that fades to a film but the film sticks around forever . lots of chill haze in the golden colored body . some carbonation flowing up . herbal floral and sweet citrus hops in the aroma with plenty of bready yeasty qualities and a touch of canned corn . flavors seem off . they carry a ton of the herbal hop qualities . some sour corn yanking on the sides of the tongue . lots of vegetation on this one . mouthfeel is creamy too much so . just a touch of carbonation not crisp . will have to pick up some more of this again and re review as i may have just had a bad bottle .,taste,0.4,0
a dark and murky almost black . little to no head but nice lacing . s smokey malt chocolate . a hint of pine . very strange . t luckily no pine taste . very smokey rich chocolate and bread . m not bad i was happy with the aftertaste which was almost none . d not mush it made me full right away . i could only drink glass . i liked it alot . i ll go back for another if it goes on sale .,taste,0.9,1
a pale golden pour which turns more orange after it settles . a nice creamy chunky head . a pretty fruity and hoppy aroma . grapefruits and oranges dominate the smell with some hops and malty sweetness lingering around . good hoppy bitterness malty tastes of grapefruits and oranges that makes a very sweet combination . a medium body thats not to heavy and not light in any way . with a creamy mouthful this beer goes down damn smooth . a nice sweet after taste leaves you wanting a second .,taste,0.9,1
this brew pours a pale yellow color thats notably hazy . the head is slim and simple . the aroma is composed of a slight malt sweetness and faint herbal hops . theres a bit of yeast and grain but not much else . the taste begins mildly sweet then dries out by the finish . theres a malt and grain flavor and just a bit of hops . modest carbonation and quite light body . for a summer beer this one has a more pronounced hop profile than most . i certainly liked that aspect of the beer but unfortunately theres little else to praise . all in all this is a pretty forgettable and unremarkable beer .,taste,0.7,1
a pale straw color . poured a thin white head that dissipated to a few random bubbles . decanted lightly . no lacing . s pale malt and brett yeast a pleasant funk . very straightforward without being over the top . t very consistent with the nose . very smooth and mild despite the carbonation which made it a little fizzy . sweet lingers through mild pepper in the finish . m light body . moderate carbonation . smooth and mild without being overdone some of these can be very funky . d really easy to drink . the beer does n t weigh on the palate as some do and abv is reasonble .,taste,0.6,1
i m embarassed to say that this beer is made in my home town . the two rivers name refers to the red and assiniboine rivers which cross eachother in downtown winnipeg . the beer is a deeper gold colour than most macro american standards . there s not much to speak of as far as aroma goes . perhaps a bit of corn and sulfur . flavor wise it tastes like sweet corn water . meduim carbonation and no hop taste at all . yuck . one to avoid .,taste,0.2,0
in some ways though the beer that was sat down in front of me was much like an espresso very dark with a slight ruby tinge and head the colour of the foam on top of a good espresso . the beer smelt fabulous full of coffee and chocolate with wonderful smoky depths to it . as you would expect with a stout it was rather bitter tasting of full roasted coffee but nice and smooth going down .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottled september in a batch of cases . . alcohol v v . unfiltered bottle conditioned noticeable yeast cake . poured into a duvel glass wide mouth flared tulip . appearance the body of the ale is an opaque ruby in color almost black if not held before a light . a light cream white head forms readily about fingers in height . it persists well and laces the glass aggressively . aroma sweet malty some cream and some medicine . biscuits and oak . a touch of earth and spice . taste a well balanced steady crescendo and diminuendo . a rising sweet barley note that becomes red fruit and tartness this grows progressively drier and finally fades into a lingering aftertaste of biscuit and nut with some alcohol . mouthfeel smooth and milk like . i would prefer the carbonation be toned down a bit for a silkier less astringent effect . a great beer overall and surprisingly drinkable for the style the aftertaste is more nutty than alcoholic . i find the red fruit esters to be very distinctive and hard to name . it would be nice to cultivate the yeast for homebrewing purposes .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a lighter brown color with amber highlights and a small head that falls fast and leaves no lacing on it. s like any other brown ale . really basic i guess . i get just the smallest touch of the bourbon but not much at all . t now the bourban comes through a lot more . vanilla and tons of wood . you really get a lot of wood with this beer . the finish is pure vanilla flavor the brown ale portion is pretty basic but i enjoy the barrel adding complexity . m pretty good for a brown . a little light but still smooth . the bourbon is really really smooth in this one . d pretty good . based on the apperance and smell i figured i woulda hated this one but the taste is phenomonal .,taste,0.9,1
best served in a weizen glass poured a medium sparkling clear amber with a large white rocky head that was fully diminishing and had good lacing . the aroma was heavy with yeast a mild herbal hop and a straw malt with a slight note of banana and clove . it tasted midly bitter yet very smooth at first and finished with a nice yeast flavor with just an ever so slight hint of banana that stayed with you only a short time . mouthfeel was light in body and watery yet creamy in texture with a nice soft carbonation . overall a very nice refreshing brew .,taste,0.8,1
brown bottle . golden hue . bubbly . do n t hold back . faint grainy smell . taste is remarkably not bad . crisp and refreshing . no active gag reflex like some other watery macros . feels like a watery domestic . carbonated and absent in a way . almost like i m not drinking a beer . too carbonated for me . drinkability is easy but lack of flavor makes it tiresome . it could be difficult if it gets warm . this beer is not terrible .,taste,0.6,1
fresh poured into a pint glass . appearance pours a deep black with a thick brown bubbly head . smell coffee w hints of alcohol . taste noticeable alcohol taste at first followed by dark chocolate malt . each sip gets better and i begin to notice stronger hints of coffee . no sweetness but i guess that s indicative of the style . mouthfeel creamy rich and smooth . little to no carbonation . drinkability i must admit i have n t sampled many imperial stouts . i enjoyed this beer and look forward to testing it again along w others .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a light red with almost no head and just a bit of a white halo . s a touch of grassy hops a bit of sweet malts and some spice character though it s all pretty mellow . t at first you get a nice shot of grass hop bitterness with the middle entering just a bit of sweet malts maybe caramel and the finish is just another bitter blast but not in a refreshing or shocking way rather dull . o this one is ok but i expected more and there are far better iipa options than this .,taste,0.6,1
a a very dark brown stout with just about no head and lacing not very appealing . s straight up espresso with no other entities to balance it out . t sour espresso . yes i said sour espresso . i just do n t understand why this beer has a sour tart flavor mixed with coffee quality . do you . i think budweiser could probably come out with a better stout . and that is saying a lot for me . m over carbonated and very thin . d horrible . i do n t know what else to say about it . overall very disappointed and was expecting something completely different . avoid this beer . cheers . . or in this case . no cheers .,taste,0.2,0
oz stubby poured into on of those half pint tasting glass things . a pours out a slightly haze golden orange with a just the slightest red tint but maybe that s just the artwork on the bottle that s making me think that . head is reduced to a thin but sturdy cap after starting off at a billowy one and a half inch mountain . s rather faint hoppiness on this more of a woody english kind of hoppiness rather than a big pungent american hop punch and this been an american pale ale i am sort of wondering what s the deal with that . maybe the hops have faded out of this after too much time in the storeroom cooler . t mf sort of a vinous or medicinal kind of hop flavor that i m getting out of this rather than a fruity taste can sort of feel it coat the lining of your stomach as soon as you swallow . i really am making this beer sound worse than it actually is . not really getting too much in the way of balance here just a sort of washed out mix of vague hops and malts . i can not for the life of me tell you dear reader what this beer tastes like . i can describe the sensation of bittness and swettness but it tastes unique and not in a good way . halfhearted melon maybe a dusting of sweet toastiness but other than that it just tastes like something that only slightly resembles a pale ale . d i really think that this is not the best this beer can be . i ve had this beer before and remember it popping a bit more in the flavor department and for a beer that describes itself as dry hopped but does n t bring it in the aroma department makes me think this beer is a bit past its due date . disappointing overall .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a light yellow straw color with a large white foaming head . not hat impressive . s grainy with some strong bitterness . t taste is pretty plain overly watery and there is a metallic oily taste at the end . yuck . m not overly carbonated so this beer scores high here . the fact it is watered down helps the feel in the mouth . d pretty drinkable even though it s a light beer . i can see why this beer is so cheap in large quantities . i would n t have more than and that was because when i tried this i just wanted to see what it tasted like not because i was going to order it all night .,taste,0.3,0
another high quality extreme beer offering from unibroue that has that distinctive yeasty europeany taste as its base . a dark with good head . s yeasty and full some spices i could not specifically place . t very intricate taste that changes as you go through the beer . yeast is definitely prominent in that very europeany way one can taste the alcohol and spices throughout this long complex drink . m nice full body . d another long drink that takes time to develop throughout the drink and so extreme that i not sure i could drink two in a row . another quality beer from unibroue but not one of my favorites . a very good beer for a serious beer club to distribute and judge you certainly can talk about its attributes well into the wee hours .,taste,0.7,1
a special brew from a b . well here we go . it looks ok at least translucent with little head the color of cherry wood furniture . in the nose not much it smelled sort of crisp and dry with malty notes but bourbon . not really . it tasted thin and pathetic too with what i would call basic beer flavors that fade quickly . not very interesting at all . it feels watery with an easy amount of carbonation . it goes down easily too but i do n t want any more of it . at least it ll help me get down my leftover pizza .,taste,0.4,0
from the label island brewing company s nut brown ale is a gently hopped beer with a malty aroma . this beer is centered between english and american brown ale styles beers favored among working men for hundreds of years . today the mahogany color even flavor and invigorating effects testify to the quality we put in to every beer we brew . pours an ultra clear mahogany colored brew it has been obviously filtered . smell is fairly malty with a small whiff of chocolate to it . cascade hops try to hide but you can smell them in this . taste is medium malty with a complex flavor of mild chocolate malt and a suggestion of smoke flavor and mild hint of citrus hops . the flavor finishes with a mild and measure bitter finish . a well blended brew that is better than the sum of all its components . mouthfeel is good a little thin . drinkability is excellent it is a brew that just works .,taste,0.9,1
ounce bottle purchased from bristol farms in manhattan beach poured into a stone pint glass color was golden brown with a inch head that was a little soapy smell was full of citrus with a lot of grapefruit taste was lined with pine hops and an oaky finish highly drinkable for how bitter it was not too heavy,taste,0.6,1
nice opaque black . no head . consequently tiny aroma . bummer on both counts . but golly this tastes good . like well like an imperial porter should . sure it s sweet but there are other things going on to help balance that out and it ain carbonation . chocolate milk made with that bitter mexican chocolate powder . some coffee . butterscotch all over the middle of the mouth as you swallow . then immediately a quick burst of light citrus all over the whole mouth . lingering dark chocolates . whoa . the wife loves it but then well she is a big dark chocolate fan . ha .,taste,1.0,1
there is nothing special about this beer . it does n t smell that great it does n t look that great and it does n t taste very good either . even the label is pretty boring . i m not that familiar with this brewery but to me this taste like a big company trying do their version of micro brew . about the only thing i can say positive about the beer is that the head has good lace . and i need a whole lot from a beer .,taste,0.4,0
a pours black with ruby highlights and fingers of head that dissipate quickly . decent lacing . n coffee toffee dark chocolate and a hint of floral aroma . t watery chocolate and coffee with a toffee base . m light medium bodied watery and dry . o i just ca n t understand the high ratings for such a mediocre porter . this is n t the first time i ve had this beer either . very watery with almost artificial flavoring . on the plus side it is very easy drinking and probably a nice gateway beer .,taste,0.4,0
pours a nice fluffy bright white one finger head which ends up disappearing fairly quickly . no lacing . the beer is a glowing cloudy light yellow . okay looking beer . sour astringent apples hit you in the face . unibroue yeast heartburn regurgitation and some mild apple pie spices . too acidic and funky smelling i ca n t say i m into this . mcdonald s apple pie in the mouth followed by a light belgian ale flavour with faint grain nutmeg and cinnamon on the way down . the sweetness is n t overdone at all and what is there is balanced out by some tart apple bitterness in a dry finish . neither malty nor hoppy while still obviously a beer . no alcohol shows itself . light bodied with a typical unibroue champagne like carbonation lots of small bubbles dancing in your mouth . the light feel fits the light flavour but is n t a standout . for a fruity beer this is actually quite impressive i m not usually a fan . it still retains enough beer qualities to keep it from being designated a beer like cider . i do n t think i would buy this again but would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fruity brew especially if you plug your nose .,taste,0.8,1
a this beer pours a dark reddish brown color that has good clarity . there is almost three fingers of thick fluffy off white head resting on top . the head has awesome retention and it leaves behind a thick sheet of sticky lace on the edges of the glass . s the nose has some sweet maltiness and some fruit notes right off the bat . there is a solid piney hop presence . i am also getting some aromas of caramel citrus and some bread like notes . t the flavor pretty much follows the nose . it starts off with some bready malt and some juicy fruit flavors . there is a nice hop presence that seems to slip between the forefront and the background of the flavor even though it mostly dominates . there are some other flavors such as caramel lemony citrus and toffee . the finish leaves some lingering hop bitterness bready malts and citrus behind on the palate . m this has a medium body and good carbonation . it goes down easy and has a smooth feel to it . there is some initial sweetness to it . there is good amount of hop bitterness to it . some dryness is in the finish as well . o this has good drinkability . it has nice flavor and i could easily drink a few throughout an evening . overall i think this is a really nice hoppy red ale . all the flavors really work well together and it goes down easy . i recommend checking this one out . i would buy it again .,taste,0.9,1
a this weizenbock arrives at my table a hazy dark yellow with a pure white rocky head that laces to a rima after a minute or two s an explosive aroma of clove coriander orange peel and wheat spice wheat bomb of an aroma incredible t the taste is like that of the aroma only better the clove corainder orange peel and wheatiness with the addition of some ginger banana and even some style fitting bubble gum what a complex and layered flavor damn good m d complex so much so its nearly confusing definitely demands your attention when you try it you almost do n t want to swallow each gulp it tastes so damn good well done garrett and brooklyn,taste,1.0,1
there are certain belgian beers that i love . this is definitely not one of them . it pours with a rich beautiful head and has an inviting flowery aroma but i find it too sour and bitter . the taste is n t too different from letting a vitamin c tablet melt in your mouth . throw in some yeast flavors and you get the picture .,taste,0.4,0
clear amber nice head . left no lacing . smell is pretty faint . the malt and hops are balanced though and it smells good just not strong enough for me . taste is also not strong . similar to nose . not very hoppy . decent beer but i wanted it to be more flavorful . mouthfeel is very nice . when you drink the head it s creamy . the beer is smooth and nicely carbonated . high drinkability because of weak flavor . but i could have sworn i liked this beer a lot more the other times i ve had it . maybe a bad batch or it had been sitting on the shelf too long . i ll re review it sometime .,taste,0.6,1
i really think weyerbacher would be a good beer if it did n t leave me with a metallic taste in my mouth and a weight on my tongue . the beer develops a thick bright white head when poured . it s appearence in my glass is best described as golden . that is to say this beer is on the lighter side of the pale ales . it starts unassumingly enough with a creme smell that includes a hint of sugar . your first mouthful starts off gently with a bit of a fruity slant to the taste . let this ale sit in your mouth however and the taste rapidly turns to one of extra bitter hops and crystal clear spring water . once the beer makes it way to your stomach you re left with a very strong metallic taste on your tongue . this brew also finishes with a dry note so those in favor of bitter ales will be left begging for more . medium bodied to my mind but i admit to being used to full bodied beers . drinkability is about average in comparison to other pale ales as they all take a little bit of constitution to reach the bottom of your glass .,taste,0.7,1
while i am not a big fan of pilsners as per habit i am rather fond of this beer as i am with w most victory product but f you if you call it bias commie bastatrds it pours a light hazy straw color some head not to much and no noticable lace going down smells citrusy and ligt nothing to noticable . there is a noticable hop presence there nothing domiating over the malt but there is a hop thing going on . the citrus flavor is dominat in a good way there is some malt in the back round but nothing big . it fells good going down a nice light well balanced beer . very very refesning break when going on the town with stuff like storm king or ruination . i could drink this all day and night and your non ba friends prob could tood . enjoy,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear hazel amber with a suitable head that lasts throughout the whole glass with some raised lacing present . in the nose i get toasty malt and mild floral hops . the flavor is of cocoa dusted honey biscuits with a floral finish . very well balanced . carbonation is moderate but could use more of a viscous body for to support the flavors . as drinkable now as it was a few years back . a great stand by beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance brown almost headless . smell rubbery water taste i think i found like half of a chipped peanut that fell out of a batch of ngs squirrel someplace in here . otherwise there is definitely some water in the front and the finish is nice and watery . mouthfeel carbonated water drinkability goes down easier than miller lite . very poundable but with out appeal to warrant mass consumption .,taste,0.3,0
pours golden in the glass with a widely pored semi stable head . does not smell like much . taste a bit sweet nearly like radler . nice esters and subtle maltiness . the only problem i have with this beer is that for . alcohol is feels a bit thin what makes it really drinkable but with this alcohol content you ca n t really drink a lot of it thats why only . for drinkability . the high og that this beer has does in my opinion not really contribute to its complexity . anyhow good but dangerous beer .,taste,0.8,1
a jubelale was a medium dark color that turned a dark wine red when held up to the light . the tan head was smooth and thick . s the predominate aromas were roasted malts and cocoa . these were good smells but there was n t much complexity in this area . t the beer tasted like its aroma . i noticed a touch of bitterness but in general it was well balanced . m the carbonation was about a medium level and the foam was soft . the mouthfeel was perfect for this style and flavor of beer . o i enjoyed drinking jubelale . while it is n t a complex beer it also is n t too simple . this is a nice beer to drink in the winter .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner . pours an extremely light straw color with a few fingers of white frothy head . this brew is crystal clear . moderate spider lacings . aroma is mainly of pale malts and a floral character from the lager yeast . a very slight grainy feel is detectable as well . little else . taste is watered down at best . light pale malts and a touch of floral yeast with a grainy aftertaste that discounts what little flavor the actual liquid has . mouthfeel is reminiscent of water . drinkability is great because this brew is devoid of any boldness or character that could make it worthwhile and less drinkable .,taste,0.3,0
well this one was a bit entertaining and dispointing all the in the same glass . i bought i growler of this and could n t wait to try it . the first glass i poured i had the bigest thickest head that left a one inch thick head sitting at the bottom of my empty glass when i finished it . the taste was a bit heavier than other local ipa s but what i did n t like was the residue floating in the glass . the last glass i poured was so full of for lack of a better word crap it look like a package if instant cream of wheat had been poured into it leaving it undrinkable it was poured out . i probably will never buy this again wich is a shame since it was one of the better tasting local ipa s .,taste,0.9,1
a dark brownish black. nice head. looks like cappuccino foam . yum . s roasted malt . perhaps a little coffee but not much . t very nice roasted coffee and dark malt ends very nicely. very good . a tad bit of alcohol . m all around good here . d a nice beer tasty and delicious . good stout and i like the coffee kick .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at revolution into a snifter . dark black pour but on the fringe its dark brown strange for such a dark beer . the head comes to about two full fingers of medium tan that is creamy and looks great at first . the head falls really fast too fast ok lacing . the aroma is appealing but way to sweet . lots of sweet chocolate and syrup with a touch of coffee on the finish . the taste is still out of balance oh what a little more coffee could have done to this beer . very sweet lots of chocolate syrup with bakers chocolate and a little coffee on the finish . the feel is nice viscous with bite nice warming sensation . this did n t take me long to drink but i would n t call it crushable . a decent stout but out of balance . next time around hopefully this is fixed . this is going to be barrel aged but ca n t imagine this getting any sweeter . if you like sweet stouts get this but then you might as well be drinking the mad cow which is better .,taste,0.7,1
part of the harvest collection twelve pack . poured into a stemmed beer glass . dark brown color with an off white head . smell was very off putting . had a buttery sour smell to it . almost like a hint of sulfur . not a fan of the aroma . the beer did not taste bad though . nice roasted coffee flavors with just a slight amount of bittersweet chocolate . mouthfeel was just thick enough so that it felt like it had a good body . maybe i got a bad bottle but the smell was disappointing . but i know i ve had this beer in the past in six packs and liked it . so i d probably buy it again sometime in the future .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear golden color with a dense white head . leaves loads of lacing on the glass . smells of alcohol soaked fruits all spiced up . notes of apple and pear appear with an alcohol layer and spicy clove to round out everything . tastes of the fruits upfront with a bready malt to back it up and the spice draped on top of it . the fruits are composed of the apple pear and banana . the spice offers a perfect counterpoint to the sweetness . alcohol is present but it does not detract in any way . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a luscious and soft amount of carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to my buddy onslow for this brew . i did a blind tasting on this one and i could n t guess the style . i guessed a doppelbock . a doppel ass clown . says onslow . i suck . lol aged for year . . pours up a brown color with amber edges and a small tan head . the nose is lots of malts the malts smell foreign maybe german . mollasses powdered chocolate . wooo . a nice big beer . i taste chocolate powder subtle caramel very earthy yeasty subtle fruit sweet . full bodied low carbo very smoothe . i do love me some midnight sun .,taste,1.0,1
according to the information located on the factoids about the number twelve crammed label shmaltz s th anniversary bottling utilizes a dozen hop and a dozen malt varietals and the resultant brew clocks in at a stiff abv . though i imagine such a burly elixir might lay down for aging very well the caesar of this realm me has decreed that this particular bottle is to be executed today to be beheaded then disemboweled the double deuce bomber sized vessel doomed never to reach the year . so it goes . poured into a small tulip glass jewbelation twelve is a dark oily chestnut in color with a cap of coffee stained tan foam atop . the bubbles reduce quickly to a ring as if gobbled up by the opaque light absorbing brew beneath . only a mere few freckles of lacing dare attach themselves to the interior of the glass . the smell is multifaceted and fruity with each whiff at the glass bringing a different olfactory sensation forward . alcohol is prominent with plenty of vanilla and overripe red apples pervading accompanied by warm notes of brown sugar laced rum spiced with fresh plum juice orange zest and snipped spruce needles . a juicy tart citrus sting is layered into the profile as is a spicy dark breadiness that deepens and enrichens the aroma . the taste is darkly malty at its essence with rich dark kilned grains providing a base for aromatic boozy fireworks . alcohol fruity flavors take full advantage of the courtesy with a swirl of fermenting pineapple and brown sugar sprinkled red apples smacking down the base notes of burnt cocoa dusted vanilla caramel . as the drink warms significantly the fruitiness fades a bit allowing the dark sugary malt backbone to stretch out a bit to warm the drinker . a mild bitterness languishes in the aftertaste . jewbelation twelve is one big mofo of a beer rich strong and very barleywine like . the full bodied drink is silky smooth with fine carbonation and is in every way shape and form a sipper . lovely stuff i d like to see again with a bit of age on it .,taste,0.9,1
oz . brown bottle . brewed and bottled in bloomfield ct. a pours a cloudy pale orange yellow . thin white head which does not last very long and leaves no lacing . s sweet and citric with hearty malts and an altogether mild smell . t m crisp pale hops with a much more malty taste than i expected . semi smooth with a finish that is slightly dry and a little astringent . hops be good though . d nice brew . hops are solid and the maltyness is tasty . balance is a little off to me though . i m happy i only got one bottle not sure i would enjoy more than a few at a time . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
cloudy pale yellow with loads of assertive co fueling an enormous head with even a deliberately gentle pour . so far on par with its european counterpart . smell too is a bit impressive with big sourness and wet basement aromas right up front . taste is a little disappointing after being spot on with appearance and smell . to be honest it s a bit of a challenge to taste much of anything in this one . there are certainly some sour notes and a bit of barn animal funk but rather muted and not even close to being as assertive as the appearance and smell would have suggested . still a tasty beer and a terrific attempt at the style . i will say this however . this drinks way way below its . i was stunned after or sips to look up and see the abv . overall a good beer and glad i tried it .,taste,0.6,1
for a non alcoholic low alcohol brew this has by far the most interesing and complex taste to it . it lacks the watered down non flavor of most typical nas . there is a spiciness going down that is absent in most nas . i had this from a bottle at a bar in savannah so i ca n t comment much on appearance but there was a certain cloudiness thickness in the mouthfeel that was definitely appealing . if you need to do an na for some reason this is definitely a top contender in that category .,taste,0.8,1
pours a very clear pale golden color with a finger head that dissipates quickly . the smell is very faint and can only identify enough to verify it is beer . the taste is consistent with the smell as it is faint too . it has quite a bit of carbonation that provides the only bitterness that it carries as there is no evidence of hops are even within miles of the brewery . the mouthfeel is very thin and watery but surprisingly due to the blandness is very drinkable in large quantities . watered down cheers .,taste,0.2,0
ml bottle . best before . . it pours a gold more or less like any helles . the head is a bit crappier looking though . it smells very herbal and mediciney with a hint of bread . the flavor is similar with a bit more sweetness . flavor wise it isnt the worst na beer out there .,taste,0.8,1
a poured a translucent golden orange with yellow highlights and had a thin head leaving a little lacing sticking to the glass . s the aroma was honestly of wet dog upfront with peanut notes faint malts hops and hints of grains . t sad to say but the flavor was also like the beer was dry hopped by a big dirty wet great dane with some hops spices grains and ight citrus but really no belgian yeast character to speak of on the palate . m the brew was light to medium in body with a moderate amount of carbonation which had spice mild hoppy and wet dogg finish . d i do n t like to bash beers or beer companies cause i respect what they do but this beer has to be the worst one i ve had in my beer tasting days .,taste,0.3,0
off the tap at american flatbread this much heralded brew was an opaque black as mortal sin color . seriously it looked like used motor oil . the head was already gone by the time my glass was delivered to me but the collar retained nicely as a tiny ring of fine bubbles that laced well . the aroma was quite distinct coffee bittersweet chocolate and dry alcohol . the flavors were ridiculously huge espresso and roasted coffee wood chips bourbon barrel aging . black walnuts roasted malt charcoal bittersweet chocolate and bakers chocolate and alcohol woven into the thick fabric . the mouthfeel was smooth the carbonation excellent and the body rich and full . a massive experience and one of the best ris s available . good night .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a tulip glass . appearance beer is very pale straw color with some mild carbonation visible through the glass . head is angel white and recedes quickly leaving only a ring around the edge of the glass . smell some decent hop flavor with a tinge of corn added for bad measure . grassy malt tones . taste mouthfeel beer tastes like grass clippings brewed into a tea then refrigerated overnight . body is light to medium bodied and carbonation is mellow with a slight rush in the middle of the taste . beer goes down leaving a super bitter flavor that is neither pleasurable nor displeasing . overall an average beer . not a good pale lager not a good beer . getting a little tired of michigan beers not living up to their state s great reputation .,taste,0.4,0
this beer pours with a deep super dark golden color . there was absolutely no head retention but that might have been a bad pour on the bartender s side and not the ideal glass . the aroma gives off lovely nutty scents as well as caramel notes . all of this culminates in a whirl of flavor once you sip this sucker down . the caramel hits you in the front along with a hint of vanilla bean . a much welcomed hoppy presence in the back of your mouth is accompanied by some notes of coconut in the finish . this beer does a great job of coating your whole mouth to make sure you get all the nuances of the flavor . please try this if you love ipa s .,taste,0.9,1
this brew pours a golden yellow with a nice fairly dense white head . it looks good . the lager smells of grass and perhaps a pinch of pine in there as well as some resin odors . in the mouth i get some faint sweetness up front that fades in the back to an almost grain like flavor . there seems to be very teasingly in the background a hint of apple cider flavor running through the brew . this is all very good and despite the green bottles the brew tasted fresh and unskunked . however the mouthfeel killed it . the brew is oddly thick on the tongue giving it an almost swampy character . if the brew felt lighter in the mouth this would have been a very nice experience .,taste,0.8,1
poured a light amber with a three finger off white head . some bubbles rise to the top slowly . it had great lacing and a great appearance in general . smells quite fruity with orange and apple peels being the best that i can describe . sweet but not too sweet . quite herbal tasting with the fruit still present . has a kind of strange aftertaste like a mixture of alcohol and something burnt . maybe this is because i m drinking it at room temperature . nevertheless still not horrible tasting . very light mouthfeel with a good amount of carbonation . overall a good beer . i ll have to let the rest stay in the fridge for a couple hours .,taste,0.6,1
poured from cl bottle into delirium tremens tulip . colour is dark brown with hints of ruby in light . aroma is top heavy with citrus and though some cocoa and maltiness comes through on the tail i fear already that this will be a very one dimensional brew not unlike hoptical illusion taste confirms fear and citrus notes become almost overwhelming as it warms hint of resin lingers on back of palette for a long time . mouthfeel is average for the style though does leave much to be desired on the tail . i d even go so far as to say that it gets a bit watery and thin as the citrus blast subsides . overall much like their hoptical illusion this beer seems to be in two minds and is rendered mediocre accordingly . the hop characteristics are certainly interesting but with the lack of supporting characters are almost offputting in their solo role . for this reason despite the style i found this beer to be more sessional than their lower abv hoptical illusion . this beer has potential and some stronger malts would definitely round out the hop character and add complexity . regarding the good reviews amassed i find myself questioning their origin objectivity or optimism .,taste,0.4,0
this is one charged up beer . carbonation is huge . must have been a mistake in qc or something . my pint glass has more head than beer . smells of solvent and soap . mouthfeel is so gaseous it s almost hard to swallow . inevitably a burp follows every sip . this is not enjoyable . let me rephrase . .this is just plain bad . only faint hints of malt flavor emerge through the solvent and soap . i will not finish this one . .and that is a rarity indeed . thanks to davo for the sample .,taste,0.4,0
this tasted a bit like fermented grape soda upon first sip . by the end of the glass i had grown a taste for it . very tart very dry but verrry different and pretty damned tasty . i could n t see drinking more than one or two tho . poured on tap at o brien s in san diego . appearance was nice smell was very sweet and fruity lots of grape and cherry . effervescent mouthfeel extremely fizzy . the taste is sweet at first then rapidly shifts to extremely sour . from there it s a contrast of the dry tartness and a refreshing sweetness . recommended but only for sour beer lovers .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle . fell in love with this beer when i saw the name of it . very cool . of all the x mas ale labels this is one of the more appealing ones . nothing is more ugly than pizza port s santa s little helper label . anyway to the beer . head about thick . nice stayed up for quite a long time . a caramel color . s a nice subtle tone of apricots which i think smell great in beer . gets the tongue ready for a deep tasting ale . t a deliberate taste of brown sugar and slight undertone of honey or molasses . maybe more on the molasses side since it s dark bitter . m very nice and smooth . d this one is much easier to drink than strong flavored beers like anderson valley s winter solstice . but i think the heavy molasses taste will make this less appealing to drink through the night . good beer overall would definitely buy another er .,taste,0.9,1
live review from the oz . bottle that i bought as a part of the longshot series pack at reider s in painesville ohio a few days ago for . . that local grocery store has quite a few cool beer selections and should be visited by anyone in the area . notched stamped on the left side of the label is the enjoy by date of sept. . poured into my cooperstown beverage trail pint glass . a generous inch head that surprised me as i had only left inches of room as i poured . after cleaning up the spillage i returned to find that the head was still hanging on two minutes later and creating a nice lacing on the inside of the glass as well . the body is a nice brown ruby translucent . extra credit from me for the lingering lacing which after i finished my pint still stuck to the inside of the glass . i love it . . s mmmm . nice smell of hops and malt both but i would say that the hops predominate . . t hops in front are washed over by a warm alcohol taste and then the hops return with a lingering bitterness . all of this is above a river of sweet syrupy malt . i have had few barleywines that have been better but the one from great lakes brewing company called simply great lakes barley wine is one of those that is better . that being said this is a very tasty version of the style . lots of interplay between the sweet bitter and i like that burn of alcohol . . m as suggested this is a huge beer with syrupy stickiness hops bitterness and the burn of alcohol . this is appropriate to the style of course . . d one and done for me but it is at least as drinkable as any barley wine a style that i might find the least drinkable as a style with a close second being ris . . notes congrats to ben miller for creating a mighty fine barley wine and being one of the winners of the longshot home brew contest .,taste,0.9,1
this is not a hefeweisen . it s more like a light farmhouse ale full of coriander and banana flavors . it s a very nice beer and if you re expecting a light belgian ale you ll be pleased . i actually enjoyed ths beer the best of the sampler i had there a couple of weeks ago but if i had my mouth set for a german style hefe i probably would have been a little annoyed . trailhead has a lineup of very nice amiable beers but they do need to get their beer styles straight .,taste,0.8,1
labatt pours a light golden hue with no head to speak of just some random carb presence that manages to float up to the top . aroma is sweet and grainy that s about it . the taste begins with some sweetness from the malts followed by a nutty graininess with just a touch of alcohol and no noticeable hop presence . mouthfeel is light and watery with a moderate level of carbonation . not much going on in this beer the adjuncts provide some additional sweetness to the malt profile while a slight nutty grainy presence pretty much makes up this beer . it s drinkable and more complex than some adjunct lagers but not great by any means .,taste,0.6,1
a light golden yellow with a nice white head . s fruit yeast spices very belgian . t pretty much like the nose . spices fruits malts again very belgian or belgian like i should say . sweet and tasty . edit on second try i have to say that this beer tastes a little watered down compared to other belgians i ve had . i ve had to knock the taste for that . m d perfect amount of carbonation overall a very good beer .,taste,0.6,1
a opaque cloudy gold body thin bleached white head and slow next to nothing carbonation . there s no excitement in this beer . s citrusy hops and bread . t citrusy hops and bread faintly detected but almost nothing but water . like a propel fitness water with alcohol in it . yeah boring . m clear presence like water . d was n t going into this with any expectations . did n t come out with anything positive . worst beer i ve had since i started reviewing beer .,taste,0.2,0
a nice clear orange with a decent though not huge white head that does n t stick around long . s fairly tart and a little funky . somewhat vinous with sour grapes and vinegar along with a touch of barnyard . a metallic aroma lingers in the background . t nice balance of sweet and sour . vinegary tartness up front quickly gives way to a pleasant malty sweetness . cherries and sour apples come through in the flavor with just a hint of that barnyard funk in the background to give it some character . m smooth and even a little creamy . could use some more carbonation . d one will do me just fine . it s only but i would n t want to drink a whole lot of it . a little too sweet i think . not bad at all . i m not overly familiar with the style but this was pretty good . i have n t had any of the more traditional gueuzes so i do n t know how this one stacks up . the flavor reminded me a lot of duchesse de bourgogne . i d recommend it to fans of that beer and as a decent intro to sour beers .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottles in a pack . oz bombers also sampled . dark reddish amber . an inch of foamy sudsy head . sticky with lots of lace . evergreen nose of hops with a roasted malt aroma similar to that of red ales . taste includes these same characteristics with the malt being sweeter than the aroma would indicate . hop flavor is full on christmas tree with sap . love the stickiness and ale carbonation for the mouthfeel . definitely breaks away from citrusy beers with its pine spruce flavor and aroma .,taste,0.7,1
brother adam s bragget ale from our mondy night tasting group . label states aged sine i think it s still on its way up . as a huge fan of meads in general this is really one interesting brew . nice color and clarity with a thin head which is genrally characteristic . brilliant flavor hits home with the obvious honey and a surprise of cinamon . good carbonation . i d like more of this in the future .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle . drank on . many thanks to scottfrie for sharing . a pours a deep red with a medium head one finger . i ca n t figure out why but the color is entrancing . s hoppier than i was expecting but not overwhelmingly so . definitely a hint of malt but not as robust as i thought it would be . very simple without much depth . t here is where the beer starts to distinguish itself . hops and malt are nicely balanced with the slightly citrus flavor countered well by the lightly spiced malt . definitely not the taste that s suggested by the nose . m not as heavy as i d like almost to the detriment of the balanced nature of the flavor . i like the finish as it s nice and dry not cloying in the least . o a very solid amber but not quite the fantastic brew i was hoping for . i would definitely drink again and would even pay for it but it just missed blowing me away .,taste,0.9,1
yellow gold pour with a loose white head . very catty with lots of ammonia like presence some floral pine honey and a faintly minty very bitter finish . medium thinnish body with moderate carbonation . this just was n t very impressive . the body and mouthfeel were really lacking . big intense flavor for a standard ipa though .,taste,0.9,1
chilled cl bottle poured into a duvel tulip glass . the pour method employed generates a finger fluffy head . color is surprising . being a triple i was expecting a cloudy haze finish but this is a crystal like gold straw with lively effervescent activity . the nose is a mild mixture of floral and citrus notes working in combination with a very dampish malt and yeast odor . alcohol notes are not shy in coming through . in the mouth this triple is quite lively and relatively medium bodied with the flavors providing a sticky texture . taste is malt up front with peppered and garden spices building intensity until the whole thing dries off with a soft alcohol finish surprising given the abv . a good triple that strays away from the category norm this may put some people off but most will appreciate . definitely not as good as the same breweries brune,taste,0.9,1
poured into a snifter glass . bottled sept . a chocolate burgundy . tan head with low retention . s coffee prunes earth alcohol top notes raisins t extraordinarily sweet . caramel tons of molasses condensed milk coffee . finishes with a hint of bitter and loads of syrupy dried fruits . m syrupy texture coats your mouth . twang of carbonation and alcohol that burns a little . d a sipping beer . it s tough to get through . so incredibly sweet it really needs to be paired with something huge like a burly blue cheese . o it s a big novel beer and it s definately not for everyone . i drank some with two beer buddies and i was the only one that enjoyed it .,taste,0.9,1
been hunting for this one for a long time but stumbled upon a few fresh bottles at a store i d never been to before . pours a dark brown color i d normally associate with a doppelbock . light passes through and offers some red highlights but it s still pretty opaque . a head formed at the top after a normal pour . the head does n t stick around for long but a think sheen laces the glass and remains for the duration of the beer . smell much like color reminds me of a doppelbock . chocolate and caramel sweetness abound . wait . is this a doppelbock . flavor also leans in that direction . sweet and caramel based but with a little bitter chocolate in the finish . as it warms a little some unique coffee hints that make it stand apart from similar brews though . dried fruits and a little nuttiness too . hops really are n t much of a star here but they should n t be . mouthfeel seems thin but any sort of swish shows that it s got some hidden substance . early sips hide the alcohol but you ll realize it s there after you re about of the way done . still you would n t think it s unless someone told you . this is only my nd baltic porter but i really like it . it s an ale equivalent of a doppelbock which is just fine with me . edit per the new ba magazine some baltic porters utilize lager yeast . maybe that s why i m picking up all of the doppelbock similarities .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a dark brown with a tan head that dissipates to nothing . no lacing to speak of . s slightly toasty roasty smell . lady at the store said this was a smoked porter but i m not sure that s true . i get a bit of smoke but nothing significant really . a sweet honeylike odor as well . not unpleasant but it is the major portion of the smell . fruity pruny smell as well . t pretty watery . a bit of roasted malt character a touch of smoke . slight hoppy hints but nothing too major . definitely not unpleasant like the previous beer from baying hound aleworks was . mf fairly clean lighter than expected and pretty tingly . db very easy drinker especially considering abv and supposed smokiness . not unpleasant but would n t buy again . edit i might if i came across it again but i would n t actively seek this out especially at current price point,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle from hyde s park liquors in cincinnati . pours a nice dark brown with little to no head that dissipates quickly . nice lacing that oozes down the side of the glass looks nice and tasty . aroma of chocolate honestly that is about it totally expected some coffee aroma but just doesnt seem to be there . i have a bad feeling about this . taste is overwhelmingly chocolate . problem is it is overwhelmingly artificial chocolate flavoring . it reminds me of rogue chocolate stout . seems like they are trying too hard on the chocolate and instead of balancing it they try to overwhelm it . i had high hopes for this beer but was utterly disappointed . on a better note the high abv is well hidden but i suppose if you pump enough chocolate into it it will do that .,taste,0.4,0
split a tallboy pours clear bright gold with a finger head that leaves spotted lacing smell is very weak grains and weak grassy hops no off metalic smells most ajunct lager have taste this one fooled me it is much like czech pils cereal grains and grassy hops mouthfeel has a medium body with a good amount of carbonation drinkability is also good oz can for a buck and it tastes better then some czech pils i have had i will buy another some time down the road update later that night a got a killer headache and the only time beer does to me is when i drink the cheap stuff so drinkability goes from to never again,taste,0.7,1
light gold color with no head . does n t look too special . aroma is ok has that european smell . light carbonation . upon tasting you realize that this is not your typical european lager . starts somewhat sweet then some heat from the alcohol kicks in . from there i get a long lasting flavor that eventually fades to a moderate bitterness on the back of my tongue . very smooth . yum . well done stong pale doppelbock . i usually prefer dunkel bocks but this beer is quite good .,taste,0.8,1
i m not that used to tripels so consider that a caveat to this review . poured and looked pretty decent for its style but the head was a little more soapy than i would have liked . i was imagining something more creamy . the smell was decent with hints of ripening fruits raisins and plums . a metallic twinge was present in the nose probably due to the use of european hops . the taste was good but the way the co hit my tongue and exploded in my mouth made it almost undrinkable . i rinsed my mouth out tried it again and the same thing happened . i did n t dig it at all . to be honest this reminds me of some of the more unsavory malt liquors i ve been unfortunate to sample . again consider my review to be somewhat immature as i m not accustomed to belgian tripels . hopefully the rest of this sampler pack will go down a little smoother .,taste,0.7,1
vintage poured into a stone nonic . a oh jesus . an extremely small head after an aggressive pour that was composed of very clear bubbles and died off almost instantly . looks almost as flat as water . s when i opened the bottle i felt giddy it smelled so good . when i poured it out and sniffed i cringed a little . definitely still some hotness in hotd character tons of spice very much holiday spice with cider spices sticking out to me some honey and peach pit in the nose too . the flatness really comes out in the smell as almost all of the smells have a waterlogged sense to them . t a large variety of holiday spices that come out big in the mouth with peach mango apricot and a little chile coming out too . these flavors are really quite good and there s a very nice interplay of sweetness and spice but the mouthfeel really makes it almost unbearable . much less heat in the mouth than i expected from the nose but still detectable . m water . or thin hard alcohol . the first . i have given ever . o i searched for comments on the body appearance after i opened this and noticed that almost all of the bottles talked of flatness whereas the talked of plenty of carbonation . this beer is potentially fantastic with plenty of carbonation . compared to a bottle i d rather have this as fresh and carbonated as possible . take my review with a grain of salt considering my mouthfeel appearance experience in contrast with others . smell and taste were good everything else made the smell and taste not worth it .,taste,0.8,1
a poured fom a oz brown bottle cold into a snifter . an intense deep golden amber with dense white head possessing compact bubbles . the vigourous pour produces lace that lasts almost indefinitely . s odors of roasted barley with earthy hop odors predominantly malt scents are present . minimal hints of booziness in the nose as the beer warms . m mildly prickly slightly warm alcoholic feel with a round malty presence . a sweet creaminess shows later in the mouthfeel . t rather sweet at first with a gradually increasing roasty more like honey on toast flavor . a deep restrained bitterness is central . beautifully nuanced alcohol creeps in and takes the spotlight as larger gulps are swallowed . sugary and slightlly syrupy a mellow carbonation allows for more malts to give full flavor effects . a subtle honey malt and wine like quality is displayed in the finish . d a beer that should be respected . a very sweet india pale ale but not cloying . a gently blended ale . since bitterness and hops have their place here but are just subdued in order to allow for an overall fantastic and different take on the ipa style . very much an elixir designed for dull saturday evenings .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a rich honey like golden color with a very impressive head that billowed up over the rim of the glass . nice lacing with foam that has a death grip on the side of the glass . s smells great . mainly piney and slightly citrusy smell from the dry hopping . not really getting much beyond that though . t hmmm . i have to admit it s a let down . still get some resiny notes up front followed by a weak malt body . slightly metallic note in there too . too bad this was shaping up to be an all around great beer . m gentle and balanced carbonation . slightly too thin for my tastes but very very drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
the fact that i ve seen advertisements for this beer was a big turn off for me . all of the beers i ve seen ads for have turned out to be complete duds . this was no different . appearance was kristal clear no head . smelled of nothing really . you could tell a slight hint of the honey and weiss that is mentioned in the beer s name . nothing more . taste was much of the same . watery and flavorless . i would compare this more with an adjunct macro than to a filtered hefe . not a good beer at all in my opinion . pass .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear ruby brown color with an average egg shell colored head that settled into a light ring . the aroma is of a brown bready malt vinous oak and vanilla . a bit boozy . the taste is of maple sweetness and earthy oak which intermingle nicely the vanilla chimes in at times . perhaps a touch rough at the ends and boozy . there is enough of a bitter hop to add some balance . moderate feel lightly chewy nice carbonation . definitely hot with the abv could use some mellowing . a big boozy brew nice flavors which i can only imagine would get better with some age . look forward to trying this a year or so from now .,taste,0.9,1
very easy drinking example of the style that is lacking in the stronger malt flavors and syrupy body texture . poured a slightly hazy but still clear brown in color . thick and foamy head that dissolved to the thinnes of films . nose is toffee candy that has been soaking in a liquor such as a scotch . flavor is a bit of a disappointment . candy flavors are subdued and the malts are thing . not strong and bold . no particular syrupy flavors for the style . and the alcohol is kind of prevailing above all . medium body that is thin . or maybe it just feels thin thanks to the alcohol . however very easy to drink because sometimes i find doppelbocks are a bit too sweet .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass a orange amber color with very little head that dissipated pretty quickly . little lacing left behind . the sediment floating around sketched me out which i assumed was oregano . s oregano basil and tomato . i ll give it credit that it actually smells like pizza but it was messing with my mind . t ca n t say anything good about it . the oregano just overpowers it and punches you in the face . m pretty watery and thin not much there . carbonation was decent . o i will never drink this again . i try to fight through every new beer i taste but this was a drain pour . i let my friend try it to get a second opinion . it was unanimously bad .,taste,0.2,0
pours a mostly clear deep amber with a sudsy tan head that has little retention against the edge of the glass and little lacing . s big sweet caramel malts up front with some grassy pine hops in the background and some warming alcohol as well . t again with the big sweet caramel malts predominant up front . this is a dipa . big notes of dried dark fruits raisins and dates . what s this oak aged too . i do n t taste and of it . m full body a little low on the carbonation but still finishes clean with some dryness from the abv and oak aging . lingering ambiguous bitterness from the hops . d the abv is hidden well for it being . much too malt forward for what i want in a dipa .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle . beer served chilled in a cabernet glass . a this beer pours a sexy and distinctly pink hue with a huge puffy white pillow of head . s big puff of raspberry with a bit of malt . t m a middle weight beer with a pleasing crisp taste and mouthfeel . very sour and heavily prickly on the tongue . raspberry flavors dominate the palate . the sourness from the fruit provides the balance in this beer with little discernible hop flavor . d an enjoyable beer . best served cold .,taste,0.7,1
an extremely fruity fruit syrup a touch of wheat is felt to be savored and gives the mouth a little touch milk is not unpleasant to think about milk fruit . the course is very fruity and very sweet beer but the body is not too syrupy . a fruity beer for less demanding throats .,taste,0.4,0
the head on this beer is large but thin . the beer looks like yellow water or pee being honest . well carbonated maybe too much . the smell is a yeasty cereal grain smell . the taste is like lemon water . i really cant taste malt or hops . this beer is a product of commercialism and capitalism changing the palate of beer drinkers and the history of brewing . that being said i have drank the hell out of natural light in college and still can . this is not a good beer but you have to give anheuser busch credit for brewing a beer that s over that taste like water and dollars a case that has to give them a five on drink ability . drinking waters a for on drink ability .,taste,0.4,0
poured deep amber color with an attractive looking head . smells of strong citrus you can definintely tell there are a lot of american variety aroma hops . taste is not as strong as i had expected . very smooth and citrusy up front a pleasant sweetness with a strong bitter aftertaste . one of the most drinkable american imperial ipas out there in my opinion .,taste,0.6,1
deep brown with foamy brown head with little retention and lacing . chocolate aroma with the faintest hint of coconut . chocolate with a touch or foasted malts with a light coconut finish . silky smooth but a tacky fuzzy mouthfeel that lingers . this is a good porter but i could n t seem to get much coconut out of it and i m pretty sensitive to it . most of what can be tasted is a nice subtle finish . however it does leave a rather conflicting feel . it coats the roof of your mouth and leaves a coating that is fairly unpleasant much like sucking on coconut . certainly worth a try if nothing else because it s a good porter,taste,0.9,1
i have to admit i got this one purely on the name and the label art . arrgh . . oz bottle poured into a goblet . very little head and only a thin white ring around the edge . color is a hazy orange y peach . just a bit of carbonation activity . smell is pretty sweet candy sugars and a fruity apricot aroma . taste is still on the sweet side but the belgian yeast balances it out and keeps it from being too sweet . that balance also does a good job of masking an alcohol flavor . there are additional husky grain flavors in the background . mouthfeel is thin and a bit fizzy . i would have given a higher drinkability but i woke up the next day with a killer headache . i walked the plank on this one .,taste,0.7,1
solid and pretty heavy . nicely hopped .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . a two finger white head from an aggressive pour . impressed with the appearance of this beer . very light amber lemonade look . i would have liked to see a more persistant head though . s like the appearance smell is pleasant and peppered with citrus and fruity notes . also some mild hops . t refreshing taste with mostly malt and some hops at the end to add a small bite . based on the smell and the appearance i am a little dissapointed with the taste . do n t get me wrong it is pleasent but not very complex . m easy drinking .,taste,0.6,1
this was my first sour ale and i quite enjoyed it . the pour was a coppery brown color with a one finger beige head that took a long time to go down . the smell was similar to red wine with a bit of cherries and some oak . at first the taste was fairly astringent and quite sour but as it warmed up the astringency dissapeared and a tart cherry flavor remained . the mouthfeel was medium and bubbly . this went down fairly easy especially after it warmed up but i m not sure i d run out and buy another bottle . perhaps i d try some flander s ale .,taste,0.9,1
sampled at thompsons in salem . not much of a head here . golden body with a touch of haze . small dose of beer smells in the nose . some good balance going on here . easying drinking to the max . so easy drinking that i had to take home a growler . when its all said and drank this is not up to par with the other ipas coming from the region . i do n t have a problem drinking alot of this very fast . which seems like the point of alot of the mcmenimans brews .,taste,0.6,1
dude . .like it s draft beer . in a can . mgd drinkers think port wine is spread on crackers . naugh said . . . . .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear pale yellow with a big creamy white head that shows very good retention . not much lacing on this one . the aroma is very sweet with some bananas yeast and hints of spices . also some light sweet fruits maybe pears and apples . the taste follows the aroma and is a fairly straight forward sweetish belgian blonde . there s not a lot of flavor with some light fruits and spices . the finish is fairly vegetal . the mouthfeel is very very light bodied with lots of carbonation . this is a decent summer beer as it is very drinkable despite the lack of lots of flavor .,taste,0.6,1
a dark brown caramel almost black . good head retention . s malty roasted toasted sweet chocolate nutty caramel yeast and a hint of spice . t sweet bittersweet chocolate roasted toasted almonds . m creamy chewy good carbonation . d i would definitely have another .,taste,1.0,1
wow . so often when beer and wine come with little toys attached to the neck they re crappy products . in this case it s great . poured a head which gradually dissipated to . dark as coffee . it had a delicious dark roasted malt smell and taste with lots of chocolate and kind of a rye bread bitterness . very flavorful stuff including a long finish . i d celebrate with this anytime .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle a pours a sparkling golden colour with a firm white head which leaves excellent lacing . s rustic earthy hop nose . t some minor sweet malt initially . but it dries out fast with major amounts of sage herbs and almost a brett flavour . very drying raw earthy hay like hop character . m dry medium bodied overcarbonated initially though . d a really good and tasty biere de garde . i ve been wanting to try this for the longest time . i m glad some bottles finally showed up in the southland .,taste,0.9,1
purchased at liquors northampton ma . oz brown glass pry top bottle . neck dated . pours a thin but solid black with . inches of cappuccino colored head . smells nice and roasty toasty right off the bat . palate is like deliciously strong coffee . super extracted coffee but not muddy or ground like . awesome . big full mouthfeel but medium bodied and creamy luscious carbonation . nice bitterness and a little pulling acidity too . this is a damn near perfect porter . well fucking done walker .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky organism brown . lots of smooth creamy head that hangs around forever . smells nice and lightly hoppy . a bit of w buttery smell but not bad . smells mildly malty as well . nice creamy tongue feel . a hint of maltiness and a bit of hops . there is a nice warm butteriness that underlies the whole thing . great mouthfeel and very drinkable,taste,0.7,1
i ve been trying a lot of great strong tasting beers this past couple of weeks so my judgement may be a little skewed on this one . poured about as nice looking a glass of beer as you will see . jet black are there really any black jets . large head which lasts with some lace throughout . from there however nothing extraordinary . certainly smooth and quite drinkable but not really much of a flavor profile . not overly hoppy or malty just kind of clean and smooth . i will try it again some other time but a little plain for my tastes .,taste,0.6,1
. oz . corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip . printed on the cork . a pours a dark dark mahogany color that produced a good tan foamy head that coated the sides of the glass with lacing as it dissipated . one of the darkest colored dipas i have ever seen . s a big piney dry blast of resin like lemon with a big malty background of caramel ish lemon . t same as the smell . a huge malty background of caramel and toffee with a lemon citrus that flows into a full bodied dry bitterness . m a good carbonation level . one of the biggest malt profiles of any dipa i have ever experienced . at the same time this is so heavily hopped that the bitterness and citrus of lemon and pine is almost chewy when combined with the malt . this almost has to have that big malt profile otherwise this would taste burnt . d definitely an interesting take on the style . malty as hell but also hoppy as hell . i am glad to have tried this but for the price tag for a mere . oz . of beer i would much rather grab a good six or four pack of something else in the style . good though . becomes very cloying the more i have of it .,taste,0.9,1
bought this beer on the recommendation of a friend . ml bottle poured into a oz snifter . poured slightly hazy dark honey in color . nice head . aroma smelled strongly of fresh strawberries very nice . unfortunately the taste was god awful . very astringent and nasty . i struggled through a few more sips before pouring the rest down the drain . i can only assume the bottle had been mistreated . my friend has too good a palate to have touted me on this beer if it had tasted like this to him .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle bought from sainsbury s as part of an autumn brewery pack . poured a dark coppery orange colour . creamy head poured tight and thick then faded quite quickly to thin wispy layer . barely any carbonation and no real lacing . aroma quite juicy and spicy fruits oranges apricots some figs caramel sugary sweetness strong nuttiness toasted bread nice strong biscuity malts dried hay notes light earthiness some butterscotch traces light spicy hops some faint mucavado sugar . all quite appetizing . taste a bit disappointing after the good aromas . . light slightly watery fruitiness oranges some apples figs some butteriness light caramel toffee sweetness definite toasty bread biscuity notes some hazelnut nuttiness . feel quite sharp and dry . medium bodied . a decent sessionable brew at . . overall a very average brew from the usually excellent fullers . just a bit on the boring side . still worth a try though .,taste,0.6,1
pours a very pristine and delicate light orange with a small white head and some visible carbonation . aroma is actually more subtle than you d expect . piney cascade dominates the aroma but there s a hint of some citrusy juicyness . comes off very light though with a slightly toasted malt background . taste is dominated by the bitter pine contribution with a slick boston lager type vienna malt finish . very spicy and bold without being excessively bitter . i d like to drink this with some very hot thai food . not exactly a west coast style ipa or a british ipa. or even a standard american ipa. very unique . mouthfeel retains the real ale feel which i m always a fan of . i think this would be really great on cask or on tap as just an easy drinking ipa . maybe underrated for its uniqueness but overrated for its overall flavor . the hop flavor does not linger but the toasted malt flavor does . both are good together but do n t form anything exciting together . i guess i went into the review expecting more in the way of hop flavor and character and maybe a little more complexity or something that would stick out . in fact this is just a really good simple ipa .,taste,0.7,1
pours a cloudy dark straw with a lot of carbonation and basically zero head and pretty much no lace . not looking very good to be honest . floral hops almost fruity . it s a very sweet aroma and not exactly what i m expecting to smell . this is n t a very strong beer by any means . it is very light compared to the double ipa s i m used to drinking . it s got sort of sweet quality to it that makes it very easy to drink but i d prefer a stronger flavor over ease of drinking .,taste,0.6,1
the appearance and smell win you over . you think man this is going to be a good beer . .then you taste it . its terrible . you think since its got elderberry in the name you would taste it . but you dont . you just taste over malted barley . the mouthfeel is bad all you taste is smoke . its like drinking a cigarette . drinkability is very low . could n t stomach two of these .,taste,0.3,0
bright copper color . whispy thin head . crystal clear . smells a little skunky . taste has just a slight hop bite with a balanced malt finish . clean taste . higher carbonation thin to medium body . pretty easy to drink it s a decent everyday beer .,taste,0.8,1
received in the double trouble bif . thanks boolshot and marvz . perfect appearance for a stout . black with a massive froathy tan head . that holds forever . lot s of chocolate in the nose . coffee and some floral hops . this is one of the hoppier stouts that i ve had and man is it good . deep rich chocolate with a slight mocha flavor and some nice fruitiness . green apple is what the fruit flavors seem like to me . also some cherry . kind of thin for a imp stout but it seems to fit the beer for some reason . if there ever was a session ris this is it . i had no problem finishing my bomber during my fantasy baseball draft . in fact it was gone half way through the draft . highly recommended . a must try .,taste,1.0,1
pours a white head . color is a clear golden yellow . aroma really sweet and funky . it has a lot of honey oak spice and funk . some vanilla and toffee . oak shows a bit through the sweetness . taste oak shows much more here . it has honey vanilla lemon zest light funk . light medicinal notes show with some acidic flavors . a bit malty . mouthfeel dry sweet and cloying . medium bodied with a lower amount of carbonation . i do n t like the feel to much . overall it is alright but it is hard to drink a lot of . it is an interesting concept but it is just hard to drink more than a few ounces of this . i like it a little but not something i will seek out again .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a light clear yellow with a small white head thats almost non existent no lacing . s hops straw and a little bread not much going on . t light hops and soggy rice water this really disappoints me the tsingtao that i had a few days ago was so much better this was really a let down . m light bodied with stingy carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
i m still deficient in the pilsener glass category but i think a nice weizen glass makes a good stand in . noble pils looks the part . a moderate pour produces a perfectly clear straw yellow body with a fluffy white head that soon drops to a film leaving a thick coating of lace at the very top of the glass . better retention would be nice but i ca n t help but admire its clarity and as this was a key feature of pils when they came out this gets a thumbs up from me . the aroma is light and clean with some lemon a mild pepperiness and some pils malt in the background . certainly not mind blowing but for a sessionable summer beer its good enough . the flavour is a little bit of a let down . light lemon notes mix with pepper herbal and floral notes with a lightly sweet malt body providing backup . its certainly very clean and easy to drink but it does seem a little lacking in character especially when held up against some of the primo pils out there like . well . prima pils . as a summer quencher i enjoy it and the light body and moderate carbonation help with this but if i m recommending a world class pils to someone this would not be mu first choice . a good beer but not a great one . thanks to shawn for the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
ah fall . my favorite seasonal ale time of year . poured into a wide mouthed glass . appearance . like so many ipa type beers this brew poured out a deep golden color with a very small head . small head formed and quickly disappeared . very small carbonation bubbles but few bubbles visible . smell . standard smell for a beer . i do detect a little more hops than i normally smell in the typical micro brew ale but that s about it . taste . the hoppiness of this beer is really interesting . i taste the familiar and well loved alkaline flavor when the beer first enters my mouth but then it becomes a different taste but still very hoppy when i swallow . finally there is a distinct hop aftertaste once i swallow . delicious and thirst quenching . mouthfeel . the label claims that this beer has a creamy mouth feel but i did n t think it was that creamy . just an average mouth feel but a good session beer level of carbonation present . overall . very good beer bordering on excellent . the taste is what sets this particular brew apart for me but i found the other components to be only standard . i could see that abv creeping up on the casual drinker so be aware . could be a great session beer . six packs on sale for . at targets in atlanta .,taste,0.9,1
mildly chilled out of oz . bottle into standard pint glass . a pours a nearly opaque dark brown with a healthy fingers worth of tan crown . good crown retention with moderate lacing . s malt roasted malt a hint of chocolate and a hint of coffee . but the aroma is a little on the weak side . t lots of roasted malt flavour with some chocolate and coffee bean undertones . a sweet overall taste with no bitterness whatsoever . pretty good and non offending . m mildly carbonated with a medium body . a slight stickiness in the mouth like i want to taste in a good porter . d extremely smooth start to finish . great porter overall but nothing very characteristic . it s totally worth at least one try out of the bottle and one try on draught . definitely going to be one of my standard drinks during the holiday season . packs of oz . bottles in atlanta range in par from so it is a very affordable beer . at the brewery tours tastings i attend they advertise on a markerboard that the abv is . . imo abc has got to craft more unique tasting beers to get off the ground and compete with the likes of the other local atlanta area microbreweries including sweetwater and terrapin but it s still the cheapest decent tasting microbrew in the atl ca n t complain about that .,taste,0.6,1
appearance mahogany color with a dark tan head that lingers . smell very spicy and peppery very little else . as it warms the alcohol becomes ever present . taste sweet and malty with a good dose of the spices . there s some cherry and cinnamon noticable with a touch of chocolate on the finish . mouthfeel medium body with a very dry feeling probably due to the spices . drinkability it starts to get a little harder to drink as it warms due to the alcohol coming forward but overall fairly palatable .,taste,0.9,1
someone brought like coronas to my super bowl party and they re still in my fridge . it s been something like years since i tasted the stuff so i decided to break one out for the hell of it . appearance is a sickly pale gold with a very fizzy white head . the carbonation is n t quite cola like but it s close . the suds disappears in seconds and leaves nothing on the glass . smell is pretty bleak with faint creamed corn and sulfur . taste is almost nonexistent . light adjunct malt tinges no hops . luckily this was n t skunked but it still tasted more like tap water than beer . hard water aftertaste . mouthfeel is highly carbonated but kinda slimy and body is paper thin . this contributes to a very high drinkability and refreshment . the only circumstances conducive to enjoying this beer are digit temperatures .,taste,0.3,0
out of a ml corked and cage bottle . pours a ruby brown color with a smallish head that dissipated into almost nothing ness . the appearance is getting by on color alone . the aroma is of spicy belgian yeast candi sugar figs and prunes and rubbing alcohol . the taste is overly sweet high on the candi sugar and sweet grape prune juice . it does have the nice belgian yeast flavors as well as some raisins and figs . the feel is moderate with fizzy carbonation and finishes sweet and slick . definitely an alcohol burn going on . this is a quad that makes it half way to greatness . it has some nice phenols going on could use some more of a roasted malt presence which would offset the sweetness . the alcohol needs to settle in a bit not sure if aging would help . in its current state it is too sweet and boozy .,taste,0.8,1
a light tan head with thin bubbles light lacing with no retention beer is dark stained mahogany s piney is prevalent with light citrus t there is a great sweetness from the malt almost a light milk chocolate flavor and maple syrup on the beginning with an abundance of hops on the aftertaste pine and grapefruit predominate the pallet with a slight caramel on very end of the finish . m very creamy with a very light carbonation very silky small bubbles the taste of the hops cling the the palette long after its gone . d for this beer is a tad strong on the alcohol flavor but still extremely tasty . just not drinkable as for the percentage . two person review,taste,0.9,1
i liked it and would not buy it unless i was at a pub app waiting for massive head off a small medium hard pour to settle. hope this is not infected nice deep amber garnet color almost looks more like an amber or brown ale . shimmers in the light though . huge fluffly head that is a light tan color . smell some soap and flowers. very faint malts they smell sweet and toffee like not earthy smoke . does not smell dark either the smell and the color are one in the same except that the smell is not captivating . taste tastes ok . some butter in the finish actually adds a nice richness to a kinda mild beer . there are no off flavors moslty malts in the mouth but very mild it is indeed more like a brown ale but a good one balanced well and. enjoyable just weak . the back of the mouth does start to pile up a bit of bitterness as you go gives it a hint of depth . mf to thin and carbonated . it does have a nice silk to it . drinkable . . very much so . even. chuggable .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
it pours with a large amount of head that quickly escaped my glass . it appears very highly carbonated . the head sticks around and leaves some lacing as it fades . the beer is an unattractive muddy brown in color . the aroma is a bit grassy with some unidentifiable spicey hop notes . the taste is almost all hops an over powering minty grassiness with a bit of orange behind it and no sign of malt i think there may be a hint of sourness here as well . all these flavors are accentuated by the bitterness as well . it is a very unpleasant beer . for a hoppy brown ale i want way more flavors of malt this is almost like a black ipa all the color of a brown ale but no brown ale taste . it has a very light body it almost feels like nothing in your mouth it is very thin and reminiscent of soda water . overall this beer is a drain pour not sure if i will try more from this brewery .,taste,0.3,0
i ve never really cared for anything but the original blue moon . i got this as a present for my dad who loves the original . i have to say it was better than the other seasonal beers blue moon has attempted . a hazy golden orange body with a two finger foamy white head . lots of sediment floating in the second pour . s lots of orange peel coriander and pale malt . t did n t find it to be as strong or offputting as i was expecting . tastes like a sweeter blue moon with more flavor but i did n t think it was overdone . i have had imperial white ales before and it is a hard style to pull off as they generally are just way too sweet and spicy for me . lots of wheat and sweet malt in the aftertaste and unfortunately lots of alcohol . m light but creamy . medium carbonation with a little alcohol burn in the aftertaste . d not very sessionable but a good after dinner beer . overall it was okay . i like blue moon just fine but this was a tad expensive . it was a treat for my dad and he thoroughly enjoyed it as blue moon is one of the few good beers i have ever gotten him to love .,taste,0.8,1
simple brown orange ale with foamy head that lingers a little leaving a nice lace . a fragrant nose of nutmeg alspice and barley is very enticing . the flavor is smooth but leaves something to be desired . i really expected more of a rich full bodied flavor . the malt and spice taste profile is a bit subdued following the expectation raised by the frangrance . it s clean on the pallate leaving little aftertaste and hardly coating your tongue at all . fairly drinkable if your not paying attention . if you do pay attention you quickly lose interest . overall it s ok . it s certainly well crafted but just does n t standout as a must try again beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep reddish brown color with a thick unrelenting yellowish white head with a ton of lacing . smells of hops and rye . tastes of piny hops rye and a little caramel malt in there . bitterness is just right . mouthfeel is medium with a good carbonation . drinkability is medium as well . best founder s beer to date .,taste,0.8,1
currently . i drink this beer as a marker to completing my first colonoscopy this morning . beautiful evening earlier spent trying to get rid of a mole that s chewing up my back yard . may it rip . rather low bottle fill otherwise nice basic label obviously designed for an english reading audience . ooo ooo . no fizz sound upon opening and it pours without a head . very dark brown that s opaque but shows some dark red on the bottom of my sam adams glass . without carbonation the aroma is n t rising much . dark malt but it s so tight it s hard to get descriptive . flavor shows good stuff . rich but not excessive and the finish is long and both slightly bitter but also sweet . nice . sweetness up front is of chocolate and coffee . the bitterness lays flat on the tongue but never dominates or overpowers . without carbonation it misses a sense of fullness . not sure if this is a lager but it seems like it could be . i ll finish this review but i ll buy another and give a fair shake on another day . for now it ll have to live with scores i give . with carbonation i imagine this as quite delicious .,taste,0.9,1
a poured a thick dark black as night with a nice cream colored tan head with a real nice retention . very havy brown lace all through the glass . this one looks like it will hurt ya . s heavy thick sweet caramel and sugar smell lots of hints of chocolate and and just very sweet overall . did i mention it was a thick smell . m t first impression was very creamy and not overly carbonated lotd of lactose sugar flavors and lots of chocolate malts . a hint at a smokey profile as it warmed up a bit but just a really thick and extremely enjoyable heavy stout . i mean this realy tasted awesome . could have used a bit more in the carbonation but really just very nice . d overall i give this an awesome very thick and heavy not even close to being sessionable in any way . i really great ris and would love to try some more .,taste,1.0,1
oz brown glass pry top bottle . no date . appearance super dark brown almost black with creamy light brown head that streaks the glass something crazy . nose roasted is an understatement . coffee espresso some leather and earth notes . palate much brighter than it smells . medium light bodied with some british like hop flavors and toasted malt charred wood and espresso grounds . moderate length finish and clean . no residual sugar as the bitterness from both malt and hops clean it all up . notes an excellent strong ale with the balance and pedigree of a great brown ale .,taste,0.7,1
. squat belgian bottle picked up at the boise coop for about . shared with my partner in crime brother from my new belgium balloon . appears to be a vintage from the label . listening to ipod ris party mix . rufus wainwright cigarettes and chocolate milk . i am going to preface this review by saying i am not basing this review on ris style guidelines . big head cappucino colored head that lasts forever leaving behind good lacing . dark brown but nowhere near black brew . smell is funky belgian yeasty fruitiness . not alot of roasted grains . the fruits raisins figs and dates dominate. no noticeable hop aroma suprisingly . some chocolate and coffee in the mix . mouthfeel is waay to bubbly. with nowhere near enough body for a ris . reminds me of a strong belgian dark with more dark roasted grains mixed in . sorta has a whiskey character that comes from the yeast . quite boozy as it warms up . overall i would probably buy another or two. but this one does not even remotely fit into the standard ris category . burpy carbonation and needs a bunch more body and hops . pretty much needs more of everything except carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
the first time that i tried this beer i found it to be a total cacophony of hops . i won this more recent sample in a raffle from courtney at the hop shop in indy . many thanks . this beer totally overwhelms my duvel tulip with foam despite a gentle pour from the bomber . it is colored with amber and orange and leaves a sticky lace from the top of the glass to the level of the beer . a quarter inch foam remains . the smell is of sharp spicy hops . i am once again dissapointed by this beer . i think that although this was a mess when young it has mellowed far too much for the style . the hops taste spicy and dry . i detect very faint citrus flavors and none of the juiceiness i have come to expect from this style . the malt is just noticeable . the finish is quite clean for a double ipa which is actually refreshing . i am putting this down rather quickly and i know how to guzzle a double ipa . i wish i had procured this about six months ago .,taste,0.6,1
bottle from awesome girlfriend from the brewery . of bottled aug brewed july . pours a golden amber color with no head ah crap . she had one at the brewery and thought it was awesome well carbed great taste . so she grabbed one for me . pours with nothing on the head so damn i am disappointed . upon further investigation the cork is actually flat it is not flared at the bottom . you know it is bad when you pull the cork out get no pop and can then just easily shove it back in . so it may have just leaked all the carbonation out due to a faulty cork . little card calls this an american sour so not sure why it is categorized under belgian strong pale ale . the nose is acidic so much so that i can smell it as i pour this is going to be sour . taste is . sour . actually decent . carbonation would definitely kick this up and would be quite amazing but it falls flat . bad pun . nice cherry flavor but man this is hard to drink without the carbonation . i have had my fair share of lower than expected carbonation and this seems like it would be really really good with it . but it is hard to palate without . sorry to say this might be or whatever it was down the drain . from the looks of the other reviews i lucked out and got the only one with carbonation problems . i am going back in a couple months and want to give this another try and will re review but at this time .,taste,0.6,1
had this in many different cities across this great land and its too bad this was my beer of choice when i was a young lad . not at all what i would consider to be a choice for drinking now . i would much rather have water and wont even offer to my friends . i rated this high in drinkability because i think you can drink your own weight of this stuff .,taste,0.4,0
without question one of the finest stouts i ve ever had the privelage to know . outstanding aroma sweet roasted malt with coffee overtones that remind me of kahluha . also reminds me of the very first mackeson xxx i had some years ago . smooth full body and very drinkable . seems to be at its best after sitting a little while and warms up . this is a stout lovers wet dream . .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle to pint glass . pours a golden body with a small off white head with poor retention but does n t entirely leave the drink at all however it leaves no lacing . smells of faint honey with standard light ale . taste is about the same but i was able to enjoy it more . mouthfeel was awful . weak carbonation which makes for a very awkward blond ale . overall not good not bad but not tyranena or the style s best .,taste,0.8,1
this vintage poured a very murky dark reddish brown with only a thin film for a head and no lacing to be found . not the world s most attractive beer . smelled of caramel and prunes and of course alcohol . tasted much like the aroma caramel and dark fruits with that ever present alcohol always there to remind you of the strength of this brew . i ve had many other beers with a high alcohol content which blended it in much better . still taste was good but nowhere near world class . mouthfeel was very thick and oily with very little carbonation . again not my favorite style . it just did n t feel like a top notch beer in my mouth . overall i rated this average in drinkability and i felt that was being generous . first of all it was so thick and laden with alcohol that i could n t see anyone having more than one or two of these at a time at best . second of all it just did n t have anywhere near the taste to beckon me back for another . finally it s expensive . i realize my overall rating is going to be much lower than the average here but i m giving my honest impressions and will not be swayed just to join the status quo . i m glad to have tried this once but will not be purchasing it again .,taste,0.8,1
oz bomber split between two of us . a deep brown with tints of red very clear . one finger chocolate colored head settles quickly to a thin film that leaves decent lacing . s smells almost exactly like i would expect a ipa stout . hoppy and roasty blended nicely . i know i m in for a flavorful beer . t hoppy up front and then lots of roasty goodness in the middle . ends with coffee and earthy hops and hangs around on the tongue for a while . complex and refreshingly unique . m pours thick but sips nice . a little sweet but that seems fine for the taste . d easily drinkable but a little overwhelming . i might rather a glass of each rather than one mashed together in the black and tan style . not sure how to rate this considering it is n t really a style but here it goes anyway . easy to drink but i would n t reach for one on a regular basis .,taste,0.9,1
i picked up this bomber at the wine thief in new haven ct for . . served cold in a chilled tulip . cloudy lemon colored brew gives a modest but fairly stable of bubbly white head that leaves a fair amount of lace . the aroma is thick and malty sweet like fresh wort with a little lemony hop . the taste leads off with a pungent mix of clove and sour lemon hop that s fortified by a bit of spicy alcohol . the body is heavy with a ton of light malt and starchy rolled barley . as it warms the peppery alcohol intensifies the abv becomes fairly apparent but is tempered sufficiently by the other aspects .,taste,0.9,1
had this one as a first beer with lunch . while the coloring and aroma were on style the taste was definitely off . after taste was quite salty.i have not encountered this taste profile before . something was not right so i stopped drinking after a few sips .,taste,0.3,0
not retired . seasonal now . a dark brown with thin tan head s a little sweetness with a bit of caramel and hops t upfront very good with malt caramel maybe a little licorice . m this is what killed it for me . very smokey almost to the point of cigarette . dry mouthfeel with a taste smell that i had just eaten a cigarette . o maybe give it a try but the mouthfeel just killed it for me .,taste,0.8,1
appearance brown with a deep red color mixed in . head did n t really amount to much just a thin off white strip at the top of the glass . lacing is moderate but looks to have a large amount of carbonation . smell nothing overly impressive or notable here . sweet malt and barley intertwine with a nutty smell . taste mouthfeel sweet malt and nut flavor are the most pronounced but there is a brown sugar and slight vanilla quality that is also thrown in there . the feel is n t as full as it should be but does have a smoothness to it despite the carbonation . drinkability did n t really detect any bourbon barrel character as promised . this one falls short in a lot of areas . not much to excite here .,taste,0.8,1
cloudy pale straw color after a good rousing of the yeast in the bottle . a couple inches of rocky white head . aroma of sweet malted wheat and bready yeast a bit of a tangy zing to it reminicent of lemon but also a bit of fruity esters going on . flavor is bready wheat up front . mouthfeel is not robust . hops show up much more in the flavor a slight citrusy fruitiness that i probably mistook for esters in the aroma . finishes toward the dry end of the spectrum though there is a lingering sweetness mixed with the wheat and hops that stick to your tounge . overall a good session beer though not a lot to set it apart from other examples of the style . no major flaws just not a lot to keep you interested .,taste,0.8,1
take the worst parts of a bud and a heineken and this is the beer you come up with . from both you get the crappy pale yellow pour with almost no head . from bud you get the bland odor of adjunct malt and stomach cramps . from heineken you get the nasty over processed pasturized taste of fruit esters and medicine . you ever take nitrous . it s kind of like that . processed gas . only it does n t make you laugh . if this beer has anything going for it it s a decent body which lends itself to an okay drinkability rating . otherwise avoid .,taste,0.3,0
i picked this up in a mix six pack because i was curious . it poured a bright yellow color with a white head that was gone pretty fast . i really liked the smell . smelt like a strawberry muffin . given the smell the taste kind of let me down . just did n t have a lot of flavor . doubt i will ever try this again .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . into a pint and a tulip glass . decent head little lacing and inch head retention . brew is a murky gold . smells of grass some ash bready malt spices . very bitter with a decent grapefruit aftertaste . malts are virtually undetectable . not very well balanced but great if you are the bitter beer type . mouthfeel is sharp due to the bitterness . i m not sure if i would seek this one out again . the pricetag is a little steep too .,taste,0.8,1
just one part of a new glarus filled weekend courtesy of duffcalifornia . oz . bottle poured into a duvel tulip . reviewed from notes . pours a hazy golden yellow . it s quite cloudy pretty spot on for the style . really fantastic retention from the one winger white head . untold waves of lacing around my glass this is another great looking new glarus beer . the smell is a pretty standard mix of belgian yeast flavors . ester fruits mostly bananas and a fairly strong what or hay like smell . however there s also a slight sour note that throws the aromatic balance out of whack . this is n t quite a citrus note more like a tangy almost spoiled characteristic . thankfully that funky quality is absent from the taste . this really has to be one of the better american hefeweizens i ve tried . very clear and crisp wheat with a great mix of ester fruits and bubblegum . there s a hint of bitterness in the finish . bready and sweet this is really well done . there s definitely some tartness like lemons or grapefruit and it works well here . the carbonation is lower than i would ve liked but the thinness of the body works for me . i could n t believe that this beer was over abv as it is as drinkable as could be . new glarus really does nail their german style beers and this one is delicious . though i m sad that i have to wait until next summer to try more at least i ll have something to look forward to this winter .,taste,0.9,1
appearance poured from a ml bottle into a non real pint glass in low altitude galway ireland on september th . pours a clear orange gold with a three finger thin head that quickly reduces . smell the hoppy clean aroma of a typical lager but with a little pine . not particularly appealing but does n t turn me away . taste opens fizzy then a couple notes of pine that are a little unbalanced . the finish is fizzy but crisp . the body is n t built as well as it could be but this lager is a few notches up from american macros . mouthfeel it s a little overcarbonated and this lends the beer a sharp coarseness that is unpleasant . the finish is wet which works for this lager but does n t leave me wanting another sip and is n t particularly refreshing in its own right . drinkability i would n t have it again . there are far better lagers at this price range . i m pleased with its . abv but the dealbreaker is its lack of ambition this beer is n t trying to do anything special and while in its own right it s not bad other beers do the same thing better .,taste,0.6,1
this is the vintage poured from the bottle a few months after its release appearance is not ominously black as you might expect from the beer s name but more of a darkish caramel brown color . i d believe it if you told me it was an imperial porter or imperial brown . a fairly thin head appears and then disappears . smells sweet and malty . obviously not going to be real big on the roast or smoke . wow the taste is pretty bad . i expected it to be over the top in sweetness but i did not expect it to be downright awful . the problem here is not so much the sweetness i like me some really sweet beers including really sweet imperial stouts as it is that the flavors just are n t good ones . a molasses bomb in the worst sense i m having trouble thinking of other specific descriptive terminology but this is pretty rough . you can tell there s coffee in it if you look for it but the coffee is contributing an odd caramel kind of flavor and not the roasty coffee flavors found in other better stouts with coffee added . mouthfeel . i m not really sure . my mouth was in a state of shock over the bizarre flavors of this beer and did n t take a lot of note of how it felt but i guess it was pretty thick and chewy . overall just a really terrible beer by far the worst beer i ve ever had that has an a rating on beer advocate .,taste,0.3,0
pours a vibrant clear chestnut colored body with a nice creamy off white colored head leaving a nice lacing down the glass . malty presence in the nose a bit toasted and a bit sweet . not too much from the hops but seems just right . again the malts come forward in the taste . carmel malts provide some sweetness and a bit of a toasted flavor . smokey flavors try to make their way through but just do n t seem to make it . mouthfeel is rather light but a bit creamy and carbonation seems just right . this is my first beer from founders and while its not one of their hyped up stouts i can still see why they get so much respect . a very solid ale .,taste,0.8,1
had this on tap today at the ale house . this ale does n t change a whole lot from bottle to tap in my opinion . maybe because rogue does n t pasturize or anything like that . as far as the taste goes i suppose it could be hopped up more to provide more balance . there certainly is enough delicious fruity malt to handle it . a great fallback .,taste,0.7,1
met up with another ba capra at the good life and noticed this was on tap . asked around at how it was and heard only positives i plaved my order . beer showed up in a snifter with a gorgeous brown head and deep dark body . odor was a gentle chocolatey malt but the taste is where it came to life . much like ten fidy reminds me of eating chocolate cake this beer made me think of eating a hersjey bar . deep strong chocolate . kind of thick and oatmeal stoutish very filling very delicious and the abv is really well taken care of . i am really surprised that people are n t shouting the praises of this beer from the rooftops since in my book it is a homerun and a beer i look forward to drinking again .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
the large white foam sinks down to a finger thick head while making a fizzing sound . the liquid is clear yellow . the smell is a bit bitter with some sweet malts it is somewhat chemical . the carbonation is strong on the edge on being sharp . the taste is fresh and refreshing . there are notes of some malt with an ok body and notes of boiled vegetables . the growing bitterness got some metallic flavours there are some flowery notes among the hoppy flavours . the aftertaste is not so long but it got a powerful bitterness with some gentle sourish notes . much better than i did expected a good lager . if they had made the bitterness somewhat more complex and added more body it would have been really good .,taste,0.7,1
i tried this one several times in an oversized wine glass . the first time i drank it cool not cold and the flavors and aromas came across better . the next time i drank it colder which produced some chill haze and masked the fruity smoky flavors . the color of the beer is a rich red with a hint of brown . the head is about a finger thick white and fleeting . it left no lacing to speak of . smell is of sweet malts and overripe fruits mostly figs . i guess this could be the raisins advertised on the label . taste is rich and involving . sweet malts are up front like a doppelbock then the fruit flavors . especially as the beer warms smoky and alcohol notes come across as well as some brown sugar . the finish is warm and lingering . mouthfeel is fairly syrupy balanced by a bit of prickly carbonation . the rich flavor and malty sweetness prevent this from being too drinkable . it insists on being savored slowly .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a boring golden color with a moderate head . the smell is much like a pilsner with a hint of wheat and a bit of sweetness . the taste doesnt have much too it but is mostly like a wheaty lager with a good amount of carbonation that keeps the taste dancing on your tongue just long enough for you to enjoy it . there is also nothing with the aftertaste to be desired . this beer would be great if youre looking to down many of them but as far as a craft brew goes it falls well below par .,taste,0.7,1
appearance quite dark brown but appears to be clear . cocoa brown head that retains surprisingly well . not bad . smell mostly cocoa scent . masks most of the beer aroma but what s left does not mix perfectly with chocolate . i m not sure that chocolate and beer is a good combination . not artificial smelling . taste chocolate flavor is present but not nearly so overpowering as the aroma would indicate . flavors also meld better than the scent . some darker sweet and caramelly malts are present . ends up tasting almost like a chocolate sundae or a mildly dark chocolate milk . beer character is subdued but certainly not absent . i think this beer does a surprisingly good job of mixing beer and chocolate without losing either . mouthfeel too watery probably because the base of this beer is a lighter lager . while maybe this is a necessary result if i think about the mouthfeel it detracts from the tasting experience . drinkability i m not a big fan of the combination but its better than i expected . i ve not had many spice herb vegetable beers and i m not sure that i ll have many more but this one meets the criteria well and appears to be of high quality . perhaps the most impressive miller product of tried . and it s got a classy looking bottle .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very clear pale burnt orange color with a finger off white head that shrinks to a nice layer leaving a lace down the glass . the smell reveals roasted malts with a light buttery whiff . the taste is a strong diacetyl peanut flavor that way off balance . this is one strange brew with mild hops and it is absolutely one dimensional . the mouthfeel is quite a light bodied brew and finishes thin and watery . i dont struggle finishing very many beers at all but this is one that i did . once again i appreciate pegasus sending me this beer nonetheless . cheers .,taste,0.3,0
the pour is not the greatest . this beer does n t have the look of a good wheat beer with its dark color . however it makes up for this in every other way . it smells citrus like and sweet . although there is a high alcohol content there is not a hint of alcohol in the aroma . the taste mirrors the aroma exactly with a full bodied flavor and a very smooth finish . this beer is very well balanced . no alcohol in the aftertaste . you could drink this beer all night but if you re going to better open up your wallet . its a bit pricey . better than most beers in that price range though .,taste,1.0,1
i m a long trail fan for sure but this one was pretty damn disappointing . appearance is a translucent yellow with no head no retention no lacing . smell is of citrus and bannana coriander . taste is pretty dominated by fruity flavors . lots of bannana lots of citrus . just a touch of coriander not a lot of wheat flavors in there . mouthfeel is completely off and awful . i really hope there was something wrong with this beer . completely flat . no carbonation . absolutely awful to drink . this problem killed the drinkability too .,taste,0.6,1
i good beer for a good price and with the exception of a few flaws a fine example of a dopple bock . poured into a pilsner glass the beer produces no head no carbonation to speak of and no lacing . the smell is of carmal and malt sweetness as well as chocolate and dark fruit . the taste is malty with a light to medium body with drinkability being moderate .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to younger for this bottle . for some reason alaskan brewing stops their distribution at the colorado wyoming border . pours a reddish brown color that looks like like real maple syrup . forms a moderate head that offers a little lacing but nothing too sticky . the smell is malty sweet and piney . this beer is brewed with spruce tips and if i did n t know that i do n t think i would ve figured it out based on the smell . it just reminds me of pacific northwestern hops and a really sweet malt . the taste is pretty sublime actually . the spruce tips offer a little bit of a minty backbone that is n t overbearing but its unique . caramel like malt cinnamon peppermint and a sweet pine . ever smelled a sweetgum leaf . that s sort of similar . the hop smell translates to a little bit of bitterness in the finish just to keep it from being a little too sweet . while the nose is like candy the taste is malty and spicy but not overwhelmingly sweet . mouthfeel was a a tiny bit thinner than some ww s but it made this almost too drinkable . it tastes like a beer that s half it s strength . i wanted more asap but it might be a little too sweet spiced for a some . i might have to make a trek up to wyoming for more of this .,taste,0.9,1
hmmm . methinks that some of the reviews might just be people venting about their dislike for the style . i for one am not a fan of japanese rice lagers but what can you do . i have to be fair and appreciate them or their style right . and i have to have something to wash down the sushi when a restaurant fails to have a good nigori sake on their menu . let s get to the nitty gritty gt appearance gt yellow huge bubbles no head clear very lively . pretty average for it s style though usually there is a bit more head and lacing . smell gt great . rice grain . no metallic aroma. extra bonus taste gt super grainy like a bowl of cereal or hippie bread . not complex . crisp refreshing . perfect for it s style mouf a little too carbonated . drinkability gt i guess .,taste,0.9,1
an amber dark read clear liquid rather much foam slowly settling down with remaining lacerations . smell of dried citrus some grassy fruity tones . a metallic hint . clear bitterness but rather fresh and not sweet as most swedish jull yule ale christmas beer . moderate to small sized bubbles very refreshingly to drink . in all a good clean winter brew .,taste,0.9,1
i had this on tap today while down at cbc for lunch . it poured a deep clear brown with ruby highlights . it had a decent cream head . the nose was filled with citrus floral pine along with a little hard candy . the taste was sweet candy up front with figs and floral hop . some black cherry midway through the flavor profile . this beer realy reminds me of a pinot noir with layers of cheery black cherry and the figs . smooth mouth feel good drinkability . my only complaint was serving size . it was a small snifter that they only poured quarters full . come on i m a big boy .,taste,0.9,1
a wow there are really divergent descriptions here . mine is an opaque river water brown color with a little carbonation ring little to no head on the pour . s the aroma smells of fresh ripe exotic fruit with a lot of rum notes . still smells boozy but the aforementioned ripe smell is fantastic . t a bitter fruit taste with a little bit of a hint of black licorice very strong . m not as bitter as some have said very boozy with the taste leaving your mouth very quickly . d strong and heavy not for the faint of heart m,taste,0.7,1
yellowish in color big head very carbonated white lacing . spicy aroma phenolic esters sweet do n t really taste the alcohol until after seconds or so . there is way more head on this beer than any beer i know of but the flavor is wounderful . i will get this one again .,taste,0.8,1
a straw yellow about a finger width of white foam . it looks like a typical light lager . s hardly any . cereal grains a little bit of sweetness notes of sulfur but barely anything else . t once again hardly any and what there is reflects the smell . cereal grains sulfur and a slight maltiness . it s not exactly a bad flavor just a forgettable . m light fairly highly carbonated refreshing to be quite honest . d highly drinkable . this beer is inoffensive low in alcohol and low in flavor . lets be honest if you re drinking bud light you re not drinking it for its flavor or complexities so you should n t be surprised that they re not there . over the years i have played a number of drinking games and downed many pitchers of this stuff . it s not good but it s not bad . it s just a shame that this is what so many people think of when they think of beer .,taste,0.4,0
organic hefeweizen brewed with cascade hops how had i not tried this before . split with saramisu oz gt unstemmed wine glass a pours a rich cloudy hazy murky mix of beige yellow orange . great head retention lacing to style . s aromatic yeast fresh grains through through . bit of bright citrus . great aromas here . t more grains specifically wheat.strong yeast flavors lending mild banana bread banana peel bubblegum . hops lend notes of citrus lemon peel orange prairie grass . there s a delicate touch of white pepper apricot on the finish . upon warming more malts come out hops become a little more bitter aromatic bringing even more balance to very complex yeast notes . m great balance of german yeast with american hops . a complex flavor profile constructed very fluidly . simply enjoyable . d simply a great beer . very good beer from a very good very consistent company . should be easy to seek out very affordable . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a light golden yellow with one inch of bright white head which dissipates quickly . s smell is very weak of doughy yeast and wheat . t taste is decent again a very light wheat flavor is prominent with a subtle tartness . m body is very thin and light with average carbonation . d extremely drinkable . this reminds me a lot of bells lager of the lakes i think it could be a good gateway beer for a macro drinker to gain interest in the world of craft beer . worth checking out as in my experience this is a pretty unique beer tart but light and intended for sessioning .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a clear reddish color . a very minimal and bubbly white head forms and recedes in a second . no lace . s soft with a good balance of malt and hops . caramel light fruit aromas and some citrus hops . t up front there is to much citrus and grapefruit hops for my tastes and the style . the hoppy bitterness kind of takes over . more of an apa than an esb . m d a medium body that is crisp and dry . really easy to drink . i can quaff a few with no problem . not bad but not really an esb . if this was labeled an apa i might have given this a better score . it is still very much worth a try if you visit the brewpub .,taste,0.6,1
a very very good beer . poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass a upon pouring i was very impressed . jet black with a solid . inch tan head with great lacing . very sticky . s smell was quite good fairly strong espresso aromas with hints of chocolate in there as well . t this is what really set me off . exceptional taste . very strong espresso flavor . i would have to say that for me this was the strongest flavored stouts i have tried thus far . very impressed m quite a smooth beer . goes down very easy . not much bite at all for such a strong flavor . d i will most definately be enjoying this beer in the near future . i hope this will persuade others to give this very good stout a chance . cheers,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
love that ghost . stowaway yeast makes chocolat look like muddy water albiet with a fluffy white head . decent retention and a few lacey dribbles . fruity and funky lead the aromatic charge with some chili powder . i m picking up faint carob powder but i think that s just because i want it there . fruity funk again leads the way with pear and tart apple sauce . the chili pepper and cocoa powder give a mexican hot chocolate impression . i m not a fan and i do n t know if it s because i was looking for more of a chocolate prominent dessert beer or maybe i just do n t know what to do with it . it s like rogues chipotle ale but not really done over by a mad scientist .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle a black with a mocha brown head s almost only chocolate t very strong chocolate flavor slightly oatey m lighter than expected perfectly carbonated d delicious . very deserving of the high remarks garnered here . filling as stouts tend to be but my only regret is that i did n t buy more than two .,taste,1.0,1
thanks go to sulldaddy for this . poured a dark amber with a off white head with some lacing . aroma nice mild hops orange with hints of malts and a nice touch of caramel . flavor a little disappointing compared to the aroma hops grapefruit orange .,taste,0.6,1
look pours a deep orange almost copper color with a great inch off white head and real good retention smell citrus hops put off notes of grapefruit and they are backed up by some herbal notes taste interesting citrus notes that remind me of fruits a little past their prime . has an almost candy like sweetness and leaves a bit of an off putting after taste mouthfeel oily feel with a medium body and medium carbonation level and is pretty bitter and leaves the mouth sticky overall this is a growler fill and i m not sure i like it that much to pay that price again . that being said it is a decent dipa but i have had a lot better .,taste,0.6,1
it had a nice deep copper hue with a two finger head that held up well . there was very little carbonation activity . it smelled of well balanced malt and fragrant hops . it had a nice malty taste . however the malt was quickly overpowered by the hops . the balance that was earlier detected in the smell was not present in the taste . it had a nice lite to medium body that was crisp and refreshing . it is a drinkable beer . i think hop heads will enjoy it more .,taste,0.6,1
pours a beautiful ruby orange with a small soft dusky white head . smells deeply of leather fig and malt . a real beauty in th glass . the taste is phenomenal . quite a bit of fruit sweetness up front with a real rush of smoky malt . this is followed by a nice dark fruit leather grape section nthat allows the carbonation to come up and open up your tounge . the ending has quite a zip of alcohol with just a hint of medicinal twang to it . very complex and well balanced . the best barleywine i ve tried since reviewing here . i m blown away how good this is for a barleywine that is only two months in the bottle . i have a second i m going to let sit a year or two . a couple of these and you will be horizontal . thanks to pisskynights for the trade .,taste,1.0,1
presentation squat brown pop top nice artwork on the label as well as pouring instructions . no freshness date . ugh . appearance hazy dark straw beer with a nice creamy white cap which shows nice retention . smell pretty standard but pleasant . citrus a wheaty tang coriander and a hint of cardamom perhaps . taste pretty much follows the nose exactly . the balance between citrus and fruity spice is just about perfect . the one and it s pretty substantial downside is that there s a weird firm almost medicinal bitterness that i noticed when i had the first bottle of the pk a couple of months ago . quite odd and not something i normally associate with the style . mouthfeel best mouthfeel of any wit i ve ever had this has the milkshake thick smooth mouthfeels i ve heard described as ideal for the style . conclusion this would be one of the best wits i ve had to date if it was n t for that firm kind of uncharacteristic bitterness which kind of messes things up a bit which is too bad .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed oz bottle bb jul pours a clear brown colored body with an off white color head some decent lacing diminishing . has an extremely skunky aroma ca n t describe except for the word bad . a malty taste dry somewhat acidic . average good taste .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . first thing i noticed while pouring was the sudden rush of carbonation towards the end as if i had awakened a sleeping beast . nice amber color with a thin head which left even lacing around the glass . very sweet aroma maple syrup like and a touch of hops . very sweet flavor rock candi overdose maybe sugar cane and just when you are getting a nice bitter hops flavor on the tongue the alcohol takes over leaving a smooth finishing flavor of hops and brown sugar . silky smooth mouthfeel . while i give it an exceptional on taste i will also say that this is a beer to pull out for a special occassion maybe even split with a good friend due to the high sweetness . definately something everyone should enjoy at least once .,taste,1.0,1
a nice darker ale . not what i would strictly call a brown ale it seemed more like an ale style black lager almost . but that works for me . i enjoyed it immensly . i picked it up on a whim because of the nice label artwork . i m glad i did because it was good enough and different enough to be worth the extra dollar or two i spent on the six pack . not much head or lacing but the aroma is nice and the taste is smooth with a nice combination of sweetness and bitterness .,taste,0.8,1
ounce bottle . came in a pack for a very reasonable . . bottle had some unusual psychadelic type graphics and said that the beer was unfiltered hazed and dry hopped infused . clever marketing i suppose . the beer poured with about fingers of head and left a good bit of lacing as i drank it . color very nice to my eyes a deep reddish color a bit darker than i expect form a pale ale . smell pretty fragrant sort of a sour grassy hop smell . taste one of the best i ve tried this year and i ve tasted a lot this year . i ve read other reviews that found it to be a little unbalanced but that was n t my experience at all . the hops were very agressive but they did n t overwhelm the malt . this one also did n t leave a lingering hop taste in my mouth like a summit or an snpa will . mouthfeel and drinkability were about average . i could drink it as a session beer more so than some of the other hoppy beers . overall i enjoyed this one a whole lot . very flavorful great to look at and smell reasonably priced . i will most certainly buy this one again . update since i first wrote this review after purchasing my first sixer of this it has become one of my standards . when i go to the liquor store i usually try to get one sixer of something i have n t tried and one of these . it s priced less than any other craft beres other than the local stuff like summit and james page the taste the smell the balance all fantastic . i ve probably had about sixers of this stuff and i have n t experienced any inconsistency . i waited a long while to try this one i think i was turned off by the packaging but since i tried it it has become my stock ale the one that you can always find in my fridge .,taste,0.9,1
very clean but not so clean is to be american hardy har . some considerable aroma and good if you like the husky smell . general aside could every bottle i ever had been skunked . why the dang green bottles . . not very much hop character so as to make for pronounced bittering but enough to cover the sweetness of the malt . if that balance is what they were after then i guess they hit the jackpot . looks great light straw color nice foam on top . mouth feel as clean as it looks . the best feature is the cool and very reusable bottle . . .,taste,0.6,1
bottle . says abv . poured at about degrees into a large snifter . a poured it straight down into the glass as hard as i could . got just a little cap of brown foam that dissapeared quickly and left a ring . pitch black as expected . i do n t even see ruby on the edges when i hold it up to the light . s bourbon . of course . very fruity . some stale mustiness . also smells very alcoholic . the stinging in my nostrils is making it hard to pick up anything else . i guess you could say it smells like a jack and coke with dfh world wide stout thrown in . t i ve been bracing myself for this and wow . delicous . i m getting bourbon coffee bitter dark chocolate fruits and alcohol on a very dry finish . it s like eating some fancy booze filled foreign candy bar . only drinking instead . m carbonation is juust right . i can feel it trickle on my toungue . when i swish it around in my mouth it becomes very creamy and stings my toungue . d well considering how boozey it is it s going down pretty easy so i ll give it cred for that . it s obviously not a session beer though . it s a sipper and it s very warming and enjoyable to drink .,taste,0.9,1
. ounce bottle . poured into my chimay trappist glass . by the way if you do n t have yourself one of these glasses you re missing out they re basically a glass goblet . i took care in the pour to avoid getting a bunch of yeast into the beer so there s little to no head on this one . nice carbonation levels it bubbles like a sparkling champagne or something similar . kind of a hazy appearance with a really nice amber color that reminds me of sun tea . initial impressions of the aroma is that it s much more beer y than i was expecting . i get grain and malt almost like a basic amber ale . that does n t last long though . the second sniff hits with you with that classic belgian estery sweetness . i get green apples and dried apricots in the nose . first taste is rich with an almost velvety mouthfeel . it s a heavy beer with lots of dark toffee malt sweetness chased by warm fruits . you get a warm rush of alcohol in the finish . this beer shines in the finish . i have n t had a beer with this kind of aftertaste . it s like the opposite of hoppy . there s just this huge brown sugar and roasted cereal finish that s quite delicious . the alcohol level prevents this beer from being anything more than a special occasion but there s no denying it s doing something right . very solid example of a belgian trippel . i m impressed .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle to a pint glass . pours to a copper color with a nice fluffy off white head . aroma is mainly malt some caramel . sweet taste caramel kind of bready with a slight bite at the end . a very tasty beer . medium bodied with the right amount of carbonation . overall a pretty good beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a sample glass . a golden yellow body some haze . thick white sponge head . s metallic mineral like some earth . t sooo creamy . like liquid donuts a nice hop touch makes it not too sweet . m very light well carbonated far from dry d great session . really really tasty . i could drink this all night .,taste,1.0,1
a pours thick black with a huge fluffy dark ivory head that has ok retention and ok lacing . s only a faint but bright coffee smell . it s only when i swirl my sniffer around do i get a good malty chocolate aroma . that s why it s average to me . hmmm . after my review was complete i smelled it again and i got dark plums as well . maybe it s not as plain as i thought . for that i shall give it a better score on the aroma . a notch or two . . yup t but then the taste . mmm . so full of coffee and chocolate malt and toffee and sweet dark fruits and soft clean bitterness . the best coffee flavored beer i ve tasted thus far indeed . m very creamy and full body with a silky lingering forever aftertaste which is very pleasant that finishes slightly dry . d this beer is pretty drinkable . i would suggest trying it if you have n t yet .,taste,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy amber color with a creamy one finger head . decent retention leaves behind a good amount of thick lace . label is punched c . whatever that means aroma is not so hot . loads of buttery diacetyl and some faint stale hops . not very pleasant . flavor is much the same . big time diacetyl slight caramel malt sweetness and zero hop flavor . smooth bitter finish . mouthfeel is smooth and relatively light . drinkability is decent . an overall lackluster ipa an a poorly made one at that . way too much diacetyl butterscotch . zero hop aroma or flavor . i m glad i got this bottle for free . . i would have been severly disappointed if i paid for it . even getting it for free i would n t take another free one home if it were offered . do n t bother .,taste,0.4,0
a easy pour with about a inch head that went away quickly . the color was a pretty generic gold but looked okay . s citrus with mostly lemon and some orange t strong citrus taste with mostly hints of lemon but not much of the orange that i smelled m stings a little but not much else . d this is a beer that i d start with a glass to appreciate then move to a bottle for my th through th . very light very generic very easy to put down . i got this in a pack from the beer of the month club that a buddy gave me . this months selection features four beers from flying dog brewery and the boulder beer company .,taste,0.4,0
a oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a a cloudy golden hue with a white head . lots of floating stuff that made me check to see if it was bottle conditioned . did n t see anything . s doughy slightly hoppy and grassy . very faint . t alcohol bitterness of hops on the back of the palate . m a little thin feeling for a . . o at . a oz i am glad i am donating to a good cause . not worth the value of the beer . the cost of the beer might be the reason i gave such low ratings . it is an alright beer .,taste,0.8,1
figured i was due for a check up on this one . i havent had one from a bottle in quite some time . this bottle has a best by date of a per usual it pours with a large billowy off white head . retention is not so great as the pillow however as it dissipates rather fast . not a significant amount of lacing either . the beer it s self is a murky medium brown ochre like color . hints of a dusty orange hue as well . s spicey notes of clove and coriander jump out at me first maybe coupled with notes of orange peel . along with that familiar unibroue yeast smell . those aromas are followed up with what seems like a very subtle hint of dark fruit . black mission dates perhaps . raisins . t spice dances on the tongue rather intensely actually and is followed by a zhaou zang sort of surprise you would probably not expect from a belgian strong dark . along with some very masked sweet dried perhaps candied ripe dark fruit afterthoughts this beer has citrus zest like quality . im halfway convinced that it s lime that i am tasting . strange i m pretty certain that there is a albeit subtle lime like bitterness to this beer and somehow it works amazingly well . though it s rather hard to define what one can taste precisely flavor by flavor i think its fair to say that this beer is most certainly spice driven and rather dry finishing . m carbonic tang d high this one is legit .,taste,0.7,1
presentation . oz brown stubby with no freshness date says on the label ale brewed with natural flavor juniper branches . appearance very little carbonation not much of a lace at all . clear copper color the beer was poured with care to leave the sediment in the bottle . smell musty lemons faint hard boiled egg and a steely aroma . canned mandarin oranges . taste mouth feel wow canned mandarin oranges on the palate . carbonation is next to nothing with a moderate body . pretty damn tart from the get go mildly lambic like . walnut skins . musty nearly chalky with a drying tartness lemony with a sharpness of the juniper riding it back . drinkability notes weird i sort of like the flavor it has grown on me after several sips . if the carbonation had a nice sharp spike of crispness to it id probably love it .,taste,0.8,1
a amber with a nice off white sturdy two finger with frothy off white head . s fragrantly piney with some floral notes and citrusy hints . slight honey . t on the front end the flavor is on the weak side . i take a gulp and wait a few moments for the flavor a weak pine flavor some honey a subtle malty depth a hoppy finish that lingers in the aftertaste . m medium and mild syrup feel . light carbonation . d good a gulper here .,taste,0.6,1
bottle into a duvel tulip . a it has gandhi s hazy orange body but a head that s clearly that of a young bottle conditioned brew one finger super frothy and essentially white . surprisingly strong retention makes up for the head s coarseness somewhat but the bubbles are too big to cling as lacing . definitely a little under carbonated but not unacceptable . s whoa . craziness . grassy hops oaky vanilla and smooth spicy tequila . the hops are nowhere near those of the base beer but the huge barrel presence more than makes up for it . t the tequila opens things up with a major bang with herbal grassy vanilla and oak notes all melding into a smooth wave of crazily complex uniquely boozy goodness . the hops assert themselves by closing things out with a big herbal citrusy bitter finish . some oak and tequila linger in the aftertaste . everything comes together to make this taste like a hop margarita . insane and insanely good . m feels somewhat like a margarita too smooth slightly sticky and low carbonation . not my favorite kind of mouthfeel but it works well in this case the oaky bittersweet concoction really coats the mouth nicely intensifying an already intense experience . d the huge spirit presence makes this a bit of a sipper but it s worth it . notes huge props to the guys at nebco for making this dream a reality . i know it was a big hassle getting the barrels but i think that this mad experiment was a success . it definitely wo n t appeal to everybody and the carbonation issue keeps it from being everything it could be but it s simply amazing to me how profoundly and uniquely this barrel treatment changed the base beer . here s to more groundbreaking in the future . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
fl oz brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap served into de molen stemware in low altitude los angeles california . reviewed live . expectations are high i love stouts . dogfish head is hit or miss for me . a pours a three finger head of slight tan colour nice cream lacing great thickness and pretty good retention . colour is a nontransparent solid black . sm nuts chocolate and cream . a moderate strength aroma . t light chocolate lots of chocolatey cream caramel and nuts . complex enough and pleasant to drink . well balanced and built . i dig it . mf smooth and wet . completely wrong for a stout . this is more evocative of a porter . does n t really suit the flavours . it should be coarse and dry to bring out the flavour . dr very drinkable and pleasant but the mouthfeel is off . it s of pretty good quality but dogfish head might a lesson on how stouts are done . the price could be better as well .,taste,0.8,1
for starters i rank jsut about all beers average smell just cause i have little ability to discern scents i guess i jsut suck at life . .as for the beer it was fantastic pours dark red as the abse of the pilsner glass where the light shines through and a dark brown top with a amber head that dispaes quick but leaves a thick lace . .taste of espresso then chocloate after taste most dlecious . .i dont really get a feel for the hops that it says exists in this ipa . brown ale scotish ale i tihnk this was the third it listed but i may be worng and already discarded teh bottle . . a good beer ranks in my top . .edited note drinkability not so high only bcause they are thick rich and have high abv not that i would n t want to drink bunch but it might be rough on the stomach but a great rist two beers of teh night for sure .,taste,0.9,1
sampled on draft at the falling rock in denver . copper . a fairly subtle nose of deep creamy caramel malt and sharp pungent hop notes . malty as hell especially for a dipa the malts are creamy biscuit like with caramel and butter in the backround . the hops are simcoe and possibly centennial maybe a few more . i enjoyed the variety . notes of nectarnes pine white plums lemon and pineapple as well . i am stunned that is a breckenridge beer . since when can they brew . i hope they bottle this .,taste,1.0,1
color shows up as a dark gold reminds me of darkened apricots. head is tight and thick and lasts . with traces hugging the glass and skirting the top. the smell is very fruity almost apricots hmm wonder if that is where the color came from with a touch of bitterness and acidity . the first sip really filled the entire mouth with flavors that range from slightly bitter to fruity to end in musky . a decent feel of alcohol that doesnt interupt the taste .,taste,0.6,1
we just recently got some new imports to anchorage thanks to shelton bros in ma via specialty imports in anchorage . this was just one of the new ones that we picked up this past week . it poured from the bottle a cloudy yellow color the yeast swirling around in the glass like clouds forming before a storm . the nose was hay like grassy . also found cat pee in the aroma . i was told by husband that that might be a yeast characteristic . the head was tight and thin . the flavors that are prominent to me are a wheaty malt upfront followed by a tangy citrusy moment . the finish seems balance . a little dry . medium bodied . i liked it but not sure i would have one again . husband did n t like it as much and ended up adding a dash of raspberry syrup to his which i tasted and must say was quite nice . instant raspberry wheat beer .,taste,0.9,1
this beer is part of new glarus brewing company s series of unplugged limited edition beers . thanks to danielphoran for sending this sample my way . poured in to a paulaner glass a glowing golden orange with a finger white head that shows some lasting power . nose has traces of citrus and cream and also a spicy hop character in the background . taste starts off with the cascade hops pushing up front followed by the citrus and cream which is reminiscent of an orange creamsickle . hops are oily enough to also make themselves known in the finish making it a mix of bitter and sweet when all is said and done . body is lively with cabonation hop flavor and many appealing tastes to go around . drinkability suffers a bit for me with this one with the alcohol although i suppose that is the point of an imperial weizen . still i like my weiss brews to be drinkable imperial or not . that being said this is a great brew to have one or two of . reminds me a bit of southern tier s uber sun beer which is also very good . one to seek out . cheers,taste,0.9,1
a pours out a golden yellow color with a small white head . s it smelled of grains and little bit of an apple sweetness . t it tasted very malty and sweet not like a typical macro lager . there was a hint of hop bite too . m it was crisp and light bodied . d it is an interesting macro lager . it had more complex flavors than most .,taste,0.7,1
michelob amber bock anheuser busch inc . style bock abv . cals p os there was no photo so i got to upload this one it s my first photo on ba . reviewed as a bock home bottle gt mug a . dark malty brown good finger head short head retention with little to no collar s . mild toasty ness somewhat mild on the smell t . good matly roasty caramel notes semi sweet and roasty malts dig it for a cold day . mf . creamy texture on palate medium body watery finish d . i dig this stuff . i used to drink it a lot before i was into craft brews and it s still good like i remember . i rarely drink it out of a bottle it s usually a draft selection during florida winter .,taste,0.8,1
this shit tastes like o douls or any non alcoholic brew that has a club soda kinda feel to it . natty light is even better . this stuff has a real piss type flavor to it and i had it on tap . . man i would n t recommend this . to my worst enemy maybe i m still not sure . this is a ripoff and should be taken off the shelves . sad if natty puts out a better light beer .,taste,0.2,0
it pours a dark murky amber with a thin eggshell head that fades fast but leaves nice creamy rings of lace . the aroma is absolutely intoxicating and rich . orange marmalade rich caramel and a touch of pungent pine sap . pineapple and apricot notes loads of fruit with a sugary backbone and some herbal and earthy notes . very sweet smelling . the front end of this is absolutely cloyingly sweet orange marmaldade . delicious but cloying . sweet orange that gives way to heavy honey and caramel . this fades into more bitter realms in the middle of orange peel grapefruit notes of pine sap and a boozy scotch like burn . as the burn fades the finish fades into a medicinal chewed asprin with earthy herbal and grassy notes . pungent burning earthy onion and resiny hop assault.the finish made the lasting impression horrible . tart pineapple and tropical fruit rind . the start was a bit overbearing in sweetness only to fade into a mess of booze and bitterness . the aftertaste is horrible like bile . tons of floral perfume . like drinking perfume . i imagine it would n t taste much different coming up than it did going down . i poured the majority of it out after giving it lots of little sip chances . the body is fine medium with a bit of oily slickness . the finish burns the throat . did n t hide the alcohol well . overall . if you are a hop head enjoy the pungent oily mess . i like to think of myself as a hop head but this is chalky medicinal boozy and hard to even be a sipper . i up its overall for the wonderful aroma it has but the combinations of things going on in this are quite horrible . this ripped my palate apart with no mercy and made me quit drinking for the night . a lot of clashing going on in a confusing battle and assault on the senses . a novelty beer to brag about trying but not one to sip alone . this hop bite is medicinal and lingering for entirely too long . a definite oily resiny sticky hop bomb .,taste,0.4,0
so i was at the liquor store and i decided i d stray from my beloved two hearted . you ve been warned i ve got my baby in the back of my mind appearance pouring the beer it looks excellent . it looks thick cloudy lots of stuff floating around etc . the head looks good from the pour but it dissipated pretty quickly which disappointed a bit . i m a huge fan of lacing which this beer seemed to lack . smell good stuff i did n t notice much but i ll be honest and say my allergies are pretty damn ripe right about now mid autumn . taste it s got a good bite . not impressed but not let down . i ca n t really explain but i d like it to be a hint sweeter or a ton more bitter . the hops just seemed empty if that even makes any sense at this point . mouthfeel excellent . quite thick yet not syrupy just as the appearance would suggest . drinkability yeah i could kick back six of these and it would be a pretty good night . overall i think the appearance and the mouthfeel of this beer are the highlights .,taste,0.6,1
tried this after getting as a gift from ba alyeast . i have little experience with barleywines . the one i did try was young and as such harsh . poured from a ounce bottle vintage aged years into a snifter . a . deep dark apple cider appearance with a moderate head that dissipates but remains throughout the tasting . some mild lacing . s. this was an interesting beer since initially i poured the beer too cold . as the beer warmed the smell intensifyed and actually transitioned . at last the hops came out from the woodwork but never completely overwhelmed the overall maltiness . t. for me sierra nevada has always been an in your face cascades hop bomb . always enjoyable but never what i would look as a mellow experience . what made this beer so enjoyable is that the aging mellowed the hops taste without compromising it particular hoppiness . but the hops and malts are well balanced . the alcohol warmth is very pleasantly noticeable . this was a great appertif and a worldclass barleywine . m. a smooth beer . the carbonation is negligible but the body is smooth . d. the high alcohol is a bummer but still if you want a gourmet quality beer to experience definitely a great choice when aged .,taste,1.0,1
after reading some of the other reviews maybe i poured this one too quickly and that was the cause of some of the off flavors and astringency i experienced . anyways here are my thoughts appearance beer pours a dusty orange brown color with some haze and some head . noticeable sediment and bubbles add to the look and differentiate this ipa from others i ve had . smell a wonderful array of hops come through in the nose . pine flowers citrus and other scents blend together and delight the senses . the combination is intoxicating . taste a letdown after the nose the beer was overwhelming bitter with very little balance . less fruity and floral elements the primary flavors coming through were pine and grass . mouthfeel rather full bodied and thick for an ipa west coast ipa drinks smooth if maybe a little dry . drinkability overall it has some great elements but it s not my favorite ipa . i consider myself a hophead . the assortment of hops blended nicely in the nose but i felt they really clashed in the taste department . something was missing . i do n t think i d want to drink more than one of these .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to fo s for this one . apparently this particular bottle is very old . oz bomber poured into a harpoon pilsner glass . a standard pour yields a . finger frothy light creamsicle head with great retention . beer is a clear deep brownish purple tea color . lacing is thick and patchy but sticks close to the head . good retention . s nose is pretty aromatic . notes of caramel toffee and brown sugar . nutty . almost like an english brown ale . slight tart twinge . very sweet and appetizing overall . t opens and immediately there s signs of infection . rusty metal sour cherries and an awkward yeasty bitterness . toffee and caramel flavors in the background are almost completely covered . a bit of ethanol surfaces towards the middle . sour prunes at the finish with a smattering of sour grape . accented yeasty finish with an oily sour aftertaste . m light to medium bodied and highly carbonated . sticky and prickly in the mouth and goes down abrasive . finish is accented and aftertaste is subtle but lingers . d i d love to try the uninfected version of this beer as the nose shows a lot of promise . however as it is this one s nearly undrinkable . i m disappointed but definitely willing to give this another shot .,taste,0.3,0
appearance pours a nice hazy golden body . a bit darker toward the top and lighter at the bottom . disappointing head and lacing sticks to the side of the glass . lots of bubbles but i expect that from a sam brew . smell i smell sweet malts and lemon at first . also acidic notes make my nose pucker up a bit . fruity hops are pretty apparent . taste the balance of sweets malts and fruitiness make this a pretty smooth drink . as far as a flavor profile goes this beer is a little underwhelming . mouthfeel a little thin for my liking but the carbonation is n t too powerful so that makes up for it . pretty balanced . overall uh well this is n t one that i am going to be buying again or will even recommend to a wheat beer drinker . i m a little disappointed that the boston beer company would put out something like this considering the amount of good beers that they have been putting out recently . in my opinion they need to retire this one and head back to the drawing board .,taste,0.4,0
i tried this in the weatherspoons bar in inverness being a warm day i was looking for something lighter than usual to quench the thirst . the beer poured a cloudy pale yellow colour almost similar to dishwater . however the head was good and retained through the duration of the pint . the nose was fresh with hops grass slightly herbal and citrus . these flavours continued through to the taste however the citrus bite did become more dominant . the light medium mouthfeel was surprising light and refreshing in colour but had the body of a beer . i enjoyed this enough to stay for another . i would try this again especially on a hot day it is a good alternative to shandy as i did not get a sickly feeling after the pint which i find often accompanies a shandy .,taste,0.7,1
bbc lost sailor . a pretty standard pouring with a good head and a clear but colorful shade . s call it bias call it sentimental but the smell of lost sailor is just sublime . to a casual drinker i imagine it can be lost but to a life long bbc fan its easy to see . t iv yet to find a beer even remotely in its price range that can rival its taste . check my other reviews . i rate with in price . id say you can get a growler and be able to compare it to a pack or single of many ipa s m good solid no watery not oily some what bitter d i can and have finished more than growler of this in a day . winter summer by the pool or on the slopes its all good .,taste,1.0,1
i had this beer out of a bottle poured into a pint glass . a the beer is a darker copper color with a small but nicely lacing head . s the smell is all diacetyl . the butter is strong and some hints of grassy hops . t the taste is similar to the smell . the butter is strong up front the grain is very dominant . its not a bad taste but nothing very good either . m crisp d a decent beer nothing too bad definitely something to session .,taste,0.6,1
bottle vintage . poured a dark red brown with a nice dense cream colored head . smelled of reconstituted dried dark fruit prunes raisins brandy and spicy hops . tasted like heaven chocolate plum port hops . i m not sure past that just deliciousness . a bit too fizzy for me though despite being incredibly drinkable no idea that it s the fizz burns my throat a bit . irregardless one of the world s classic beers .,taste,1.0,1
bomber bottle i was very happy to pick up on a recent trip to maryland . pours a lovely light golden orangy cloudy kind of color . alcohol fresh fruit hops in the nose . suburb tan creamy tiny bubble head . leaving intricate fine lacing . flavor notes of rum soaked raisins a ton of malt nice crisp and balancing hops . finish is suberb . alcohol obviously present warming . yummy yummy stuff . wish i could purchase locally . seek out and consume .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle . dark brown with almost no head . bourbon dried fruit soy sauce wood and caramel in the aroma . the flavor is smoother and lacks the oxidized soy notes of the aroma . lots of dried fruit tobacco toasty grain some chocolate and oak . rich and alcoholic but not harsh . thick and flat on the tongue . great flavor and immensely complex but the weird oxidized soy notes in aroma and lack of bubbles hurt it overall .,taste,0.8,1
never thought i would see this in northwest ohio but to my surprise there she was at my local beverage center . i should have waited until i made my chicken fajitas to try it but i could n t resist . it pours rather nicely with a thick light brown head that lasted about halfway through the glass . the color is accurately described in previous reviews dark golden brown . the main surprise hit me with how light the mouth feel is for something so dark and with such a rich aroma . great taste that did n t weigh on me and created a nice appetite . ca n t wait to try it on draft .,taste,0.9,1
enjoyed on tap at the limelight cafe in augusta ga . poured a nice deep ruby mahogany with a creamy pillowy tan head that dissipated to a thin filament on the top of the beer and left nearly no lacing on the glass most likely owing some to the chilled glass in which the beer was served . smelled of toasted malts and toffee . rich full bodied and smooth in mouthfeel flavors of sweet sweet caramel malt and a bit of brown sugar dominate the palate with some biscuit in the middle and finishing mostly sweet but with a slightly dry bitterness as well with the sweetness lingering afterward . drinkability suffers as the beer while enjoyably sweet in flavor is almost cloyingly sweet lending to a feeling on the palate almost comparable to a doppelbock . i doubt i could down more than two of these at the very most in a sitting at least without something less sweet in between . overall a very pleasant brew if a bit too sweet on the tongue . not recommended for those not fond of this quality in a beer but for fans of dunkel lagers this is certainly a nice variation of the style .,taste,0.9,1
received in trade from kstrickler batch poured a huge creamy white head with a hazy golden body . smelled strongly of booze rye caramelized sugars candied sugar and a strong malt presence . tasted very similar to taste a rich rye infused strong ale with a strong booze flavor . the finish really brings out the flavors of the belgian candied sugars it almost has a cotton candy like flavor at the end . slightly syrupy body . carbonated enough to give it a huge head the huge frothy head and yeasty flavors make this one a sipper for sure . would be interested to see what this one tastes like with a few years on it but only having one of these on hand makes that part difficult to manage aging .,taste,0.9,1
the appearance was almost clear and almost fully saturated . it lacked a bit in both departments . the smell was nice . what else is to be said . the mouthfeel was a bit light . it could have been more thick . the taste was neat . i need to try this one again as i did n t take many notes . overall i d get this one with breckenridge s christmas beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured similar to a guinness with a frothy brown head taking up half the glass in all its creamy foamy glory . this brew is for all purposes black but when held up to the light you can make out some brown color . the head stuck around for a long time . the aroma is sweet and fruit like with the presence of alcohol . at first sip it is confusing but afterwards the flavors come out . this sweet brew is rich in awesome bitter dark chocolate and coffee flavors . the feel is surprisingly thin but smooth and slick . towards the end of the pint my mouth is fairly dry . one pint is enough . different than any imperial stout i have ever had .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to woodychandler for yet another kvass for me to try . poured from a brown plastic oz . . . . bottle . has a cola like color with lots of carbonation and no head at all . smell is of dark breads and molasses . taste is very sweet malts molasses a touch of spice . feels syrupy in the mouth and overall is just a bit to sweet for my liking .,taste,0.4,0
i love hops and understand the appeal of a beer with a ridiculous amount of hops . love the minute offering for example . but this is just over the top . it has so much hops that it actually gets kinda skunky . some people may like hops so much that this is tolerable but not me .,taste,0.4,0
a very impressed with the appearance almost golden amber s nowhere near a good belgian but not bad in its own right t . if it could maintain the initial taste turns to much stronger alcohol taste as others have mentioned m a solid punch to the face . in a good way of course . d definitely a beer to share . my friends and i tried all three of avery s demons of ale series and after drinking one on my own i highly recommend . just gets too powerful towards the end . almost feels like you re drinking scotch,taste,0.8,1
this is a quite harsh version of what is supposed to be a full bodied flavorful sweet beer . there is a light malt aroma and a very sharp hop bitterness . overall a quite repulsive specimen .,taste,0.2,0
pours a golden apple juice hue with a one finger head . very crisp fresh aroma . like smelling the great outdoors . this baby tasted great . it s not called hop juice for nothing . great dry bitter flavors backed by very little malt not much you can taste at least yet contains surprisingly great body . also some citrus notes floating around that seem to balance out the drier hop aspects . it s thick not to mention the low carbonation and makes the hoppiness easier to consume . they say you should drink hoppy beers at the freshest this tasted damn fresh or just really hoppy . while i think there are a few better dipas out there this is definitely entering my list of good ones . its intention is to give you a hoppy beer nothing else . it s not out of control but very focussed for how much hops are in here . i m really enjoying this first bottle . i m definitely getting more .,taste,1.0,1
fl oz bottle served in a pint glass reviewed live a pours a transparent copper orange color with a decently creamy head of two fingers . retention is mediocre but i m surprised at that even . s caramel toast cream and bright floral notes . interesting . t cream and caramel open to lovely floral notes and pear . finishes a bit bitter to nicely contrast the otherwise sweet body . simple but well executed . m crisp and light . the light body ca n t transport the flavors where they should be . d this beer has actually given me some hope for the brewery . it s nothing special but it s an easy drinking beer i d have again .,taste,0.7,1
all i can say is imagine sour grapes and apricots in a sour cream cream cheese concoction and put it into a beer . such flavor characteristics would describe this beer perfectly . this is not an extreme beer and i mean everything above in a good way . the only way to really experience this one is too try it first hand .,taste,1.0,1
the feel of this beer on my pallet was not as pleasant as most of the beers i have tried from samuel adams . i was rather disappointed actually i expected more . the aroma smelled like most standard wheat beers . in my opinion this beer was mediocre at best .,taste,0.7,1
quite blonde and clear slight chill haze . three finger head with thick slippery lace . the aroma is mild . very little citrus some sweetness candy sugar . . high alcohol smells present . okay i like this because it is the exception to the coy sweetness of most belgians . this beer is far more dry than this category suggests . there is even some bitterness from some obvious hop . for my palate this is a sweet beer with interesting side flavors alcohol lemon orange citrus and even a nuttiness that is close to walnuts . full bodied and highly carbonated this beer has staying power the aftertaste is a wonderful blend of hop surprise . and sweet malt . this one is rated high because my palate is closer to this than the typical belgian offerings . i imagine that purists will rate this lower than i have but if you take away the label i think you may find a fascinating and complex brew .,taste,0.8,1
pours brilliant red and clear with a kind of weak head . smell is sweet cherries and a bit of funky lactic acid . slightly sweet and very sour up front . relatively strong lactic character that mingles with a slightly sweet cherry flavor . leaves a slightly bitter funky lactic flavor . medium bodied with alot of carbonation sweetened but very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a hazy translucent burnt sienna hue hints of deep orange and auburn . a moderate pour yielded two fingers of fluffy foamy head . displayed good retention and some lacing . s sweet and bitter aromas nice malty profile with an array of hops in the nose . toned down yet inviting with an almost dark fruit scent . t a big sugary sweetness comes across first with an odd malt pairing . then the transition leads into a hop bitterness that does n t seem to fit either . it seems like there s some complexity here but not enough cohesiveness to the flavor characteristics . m carbonation is generous giving the beer a creamy texture on the palate . d an interesting offering but not something that i would rank too highly because of the off the wall flavor characteristics . the belgian ipa is a style i have n t had much experience with but what i have sampled i ve enjoyed . this one seems to miss the mark somewhat but would still be worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
as usual jolly pumpkin presents their beer in a nicely decorated ml bottle with a bottled on label that is very easy to read in this case it reads . described as being brewed in the flemish amber ale tradition poured into a hennepin chalice . la roja pours a deep cloudy amber hue topped by a thin white head . the carbonation level looks to be more on the milder side compared to the other two jolly pumpkin beers i ve tasted . the nose tells me this is going to be a weird one . as expected i smell sour candy right off the bat and bourbon surprisingly . jolly pumpkin uses a variety of barrels for their beer and keeps reusing them furthermore the bottle claims la roja is a blend of many different beers . my guess is some of the barrels used for this batch previously held bourbon . in any case it comes across as more oak like rather than whisky like . the nose does not lie this definitely has a bourbon esque taste to it but it s mostly in the background . tartness is dominant sensation here i taste sour candy sour cherries and a bit of acetic acid reminds me a bit of a flemish red ale . wild yeast is kept to a minimum which is not to my liking . mouthfeel is medium . this beer does not overdo it in the acidity department but for a wild ale this is tragically under funked . there just is n t enough brettanomyces character here for the style . i do plan on trying another batch someday as i m sure this might vary drastically batch to batch .,taste,0.6,1
this pours a clear amber with a two finger frothy head that dies down and leaves some lacing . on the nose i m getting wet straw and grains with a little bit of citrus . in the mouth it s a combination of bready malts and a little bit of hop bitterness with a nice creamy mouthfeel and some slight bitterness sticking around for a medium finish . i guess this technically is n t a session beer but given its popularity and drinkability this is kind of a de facto american session ale these days .,taste,0.7,1
yet another delicious beer from edenton . too bad they do n t brew this one year round b c i would continue to spend money on it at horniblow s . there is a distinct roasted coffee taste in this one and a smooth malty taste follows . i could drink many pints of this one and still want more . all stout lovers will be drawn to this pitch black wonder .,taste,1.0,1
feloniousmonk you truly are your brother s keeper . many thanks for this brew . huge white frothy head . hops smell crisp and fresh like you re smelling them on the vine . taste threw me for a loop . but a good one . tasted like vanilla and hops . very sweet and incredibly tasty . this beer was a pleasant surprise . i ca n t compare it to anything else . possibly worth moving to michigan to have access to . try it if you can .,taste,1.0,1
a basic shortcut ipa . owned by anheasuer busch . used to drink this back in the day when i had a less refined palate and didnt know it was owned by anheasur . a few shortcuts were taken for this beer and it is evident in the taste . hop presence is decent but there is a lingering metallic bitterness that is not nice . if you want good beer spend another buck or two and you can have good beerrr,taste,0.3,0
a looks like red kool aide with a pinkish hued head . best thing about this brew . s no distinct aromas save the presence of alcohol i was really expecting to pick up the scent of something off of this boldly colored brew . t the flavor was virtually nonexistant except for the aftertaste that tasted of a cheaper corn fed beer . m the brew was watered down and left a dry almost chalky feeling in my mouth and on my pallet . d nil,taste,0.2,0
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,taste,1.0,1
after warming a bit this beer reminded me more and more of a samuel smith porter stout . similar almost cherry like flavor . very much in the english ale style somewhat dry and subtle . quite dark seemed a bit carbonated at first . settled into a very smooth creamy ale . nice head and significant lace . the only drawback is the price i paid over for a pint . good enough to have again .,taste,0.9,1
bought a bottle last year anticipating i would open it on new year s day . missed that chance so i hung onto it for a very special occasion . kept cold in my beer fridge for what seems to be a year . was well aware the best before date was july . yesterday was my year wedding anniversary so i popped open the bottle finally to celebrate with my wife . was expecting a champagne like beer because i swear that s what this beer was billed as by sammy a . poured a clear bubbly slightly dark hued gold color . maybe a little amber tint to it . was expecting a champagne color but we are talking beer here so i understand the difference . great carbonation present throughout . seemed pretty darn close to a glass of champagne after being poured . even the head quickly rose to the top of my flute glass . had to wait a few minutes then poured some more to get a full glass . impressive appearance . smell and taste is where this one lacked . had an odd slightly funky note to it . thought it may have gone bad but given i had kept it cold i had my doubts that it was strictly from its age . also other reviews seem to have reported similar findings . did n t really taste appealing much at all . we finished the bottle but i did take my time doing so . mouthfeel was nice . had the bubbly like a bottle of champagne would have . light mostly refreshing notwithstanding the odd taste . overall i m glad to have finally tried it . i like that sam adams set out to make yet another intriuging and unique beer . not sure if it was worth the price tag but i would try it again if i could find a fresh bottle and drink it well before the best buy date .,taste,0.4,0
i just realized that i had n t reviewed this beer before though i have had it several times in the past . one of my friends left a single bottle in the fridge so i thought i would take advantage of it since it s not a beer that i would ever want to buy for myself yet it is not so bad that i would refuse to drink it outright . the beer pours to a bright yellow color quite hazy from suspended sediment . i always pour the sediment into my wheat beers but rarely does it look so unappealing . is this supposed to be bottle conditioned or is it just chunks of protein that develop in shitty old out of date beer . the thing is according to the freshness code on the back of the bottle this beer is supposed to be good for another four months and wheat beer does n t typically have a long shelf life as you surely know . aside from the light carbonation the sediment makes the beer appear completely stale . other than that everything appears alright . nice tall white head and good retention as one would expect from a wheat . the nose is not pleasant . a hint of banana and lemon spruce things up but not enough to cover up the negative aspects . mostly just cheap hay like wheat malt however . bleh . the taste is similar . not quite as dirty . the best part of this beer but still not particularly good . i am even a huge fan of wheat beer but this is frickin horrible . given how much i have enjoyed other goose island beers i am surprised at how cheap and shitty this beer appears to taste . if i was n t sure of the freshness i would think this beer was crazy old . could be lightstruck but this seems to be a different beast . i take back what i said earlier . this beer is horrible enough that i will refuse to drink it again but only if there is not a better option . the chances of that is zero however as any bar that would stock this would definitely have something better . honker s for instance .,taste,0.6,1
i used to drink this stuff out of tall cans when i was still underage . bought it tonight because i m trying to save some cash before payday and a sixer was only at the local overpriced convenience store . i got ta admit the can does n t lie when it says it s uncommonly smooth . compared even to the other macros i ve been drinking lately high life old style pbr this stuff is like water . i do n t even realize i m through half the beers until i see the empties piling up . not great but i ll drink it until the paycheck goes through . tech specs color did n t notice it s still in the can . i m not washing dishes for the red dog smell nothing really noticable taste bleh mouthfeel is it in . drinkability watery and smooth,taste,0.3,0
pours a beautiful amber gold with a slightly off white rocky head . smells really good instant salivation big hop aroma from feet away with a subtle sweetness in the nose . by its smell i somehow expected more of a malt presence . do n t get me wrong its a fine beer flavorful hoppiness good tasty bitterness that makes me keep sippin . this ale is on the dry side with a lighter mouth feel than many abv ipa s i ve had and a drinkability that can get one in trouble on a hot day . all in all a tasty big hop nose fun brew .,taste,0.6,1
i drank this from a can . this beer pours a very light clear gold with little head retention or lacing . the aroma is light light hops and some skunkiness . the taste is light hops mostly watery . mouthfeel is non existent . on the bright side you crush about of these and keep drinking .,taste,0.4,0
disappointing for a belgium strong hoppy smell . they have been brewing it since . ml bottle .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a clear orange with a light white head . s pecans for sure . sweet caramel malts as well . t sweet but nutty pecans dominate the flavors but not much else going on here . m light body and medium carbonation . d goes down easy . sessionable for certain . simple nice easy drinking flavor and nothing inhibits that .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass and immediately noticed how absolutely amazing this beer smelled . it was a huge cirtus y rush of fruit and coriander mixed with an almost bubble gum like aroma . the beer itself pours a hazy golden color with a thicker head than the other wheat beers i ve been reviewing lately . looks fairly average and smells tremendous . very very fruity . unfortunately . . .i ve never been a fan of fruity type beers i m hoping this would prove me wrong . as far as taste goes the other reviewers have said it best it s like drinking the milk after eating a bowl of fruit loops . it s far too sweet for my liking to be drinking it as a session beer and tasted a little too fruity for me to ever buy a six pack but i do understand where witbier fans would love this product . i m just not a witbier fan so i have to objectively give this an average rating i ve had better and i ve had worse . mouthfeel is average . slight carbonation not enough to make any noticeable difference in taste but definitely enough to leave it hopping around in your mouth . no bitterness at all and an excellent seasonal taste . drinkability is difficult for me to rate here because i think this beer is too sweet to be drinking more than one but it goes down so easily that drinking more than one is n t much of a problem . there seems to be a bit too much coriander for my liking also and i had that aftertaste lingering in my mouth for a bit . it really does n t taste like a beer which i suppose could be good but i m still really really wavering on this one . i do n t suppose i ll be buying this again anytime soon but i could see myself drinking it once in a while . all in all a slightly above average beer . . .but only in small doses .,taste,0.6,1
this is a fresh one good till july . pours a pale shade of straw displaying medium effervescence with healthy white froth . smells like fruit rinds and grains . slight hop presence . i can sum up this beer in a single word dry . mostly husky grains balanced with some grassy hops . twinge of sweetness . champagne like finish except not as bubbly . definitely light thirst quenching and refreshing . extremely drinkable . appropriate for the warmer seasons but would be good all year round in my opinion .,taste,0.7,1
this beer i have had in a can bottle and draft all have been great this beer is not loved by many but its hard to find and when i do i buy alot love the stuff awsome lawnmower beer . . . . it must be cold our it imparts a somewhat sour taste but overall good taste,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours a light copper with a surpisingly substantial off white head that lingers a bit . in my opinion the carbonation is a bit high but it does the job in raising juicy fruit aromas along with a grain husk and alcohol pleasing . not much in the way of hop aroma . this is a pleasant tasting beer it is balanced quite evenly with a touch of hop flavor coming through . the bitterness almost gives a slight astringency . a pretty drinkable beer . i could buy this agian .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a golden amber color with very little head that goes away very fast and leaves a very small amount of bubbles on the edges . lacing is decent . s smells of grapefruit and lemon . on the back end there is some vanilla probably from the oak . t taste seems to be almost unnaturally sweet with vanilla oak flavors that take over the great piney hoppy flavor . the grapefruit is not nearly as strong as it should be . m goes down fairly creamy smooth almost too much so . d overall i think this is almost too strong on the vanilla sweetness and is kinda harsh on the stomach . i am not sure what it is with southern tier beers they seem to be either really sweet or overpowered in the flavor that they advertise .,taste,0.4,0
on tap federal jack s in kennebunkport . pleasing deep dull black color . foamy tan head matched nicely . lacing was near perfection rich creamy head stuck to your lips glass and everything else . smell was subtle roasted chocolate malt and coffee bitterness . taste was super smooth combination of the same and crisp dry hoppy finish as advertised . chocolate taste is by no means over powering . very good . one of my new all time favorite stouts . i bought oz bombers for . each and carried them home to florida . great beer great name beautiful souvenier of my trip to maine .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz into a pint glass . this brew pours a darker red brown but not as dark as i expected . i caught some whiffs of toffee and coffee . taste was a bit shallow here . it has good flavor . but something is missing . mouthfeel is rather thin but not bad . due to this drinkability is very high here . i expected more of a sipper but put this down very easy . as long as you do n t set your expectations too high this is not a bad brew .,taste,0.6,1
now this was completely different from any brew ive ever had . champaign beer whod a thunk it . caged corked ml with the wife zilla on a saturday afternoon . hazy orange brew with a foamy white head enticing . turns dark amber and sassy by the end of the bottle when the yeasts are called into action . currant orange in the aroma and taste somewhat on the sweet side . very champaign foamy almost soda in consistency . one bottle is fun dont think you could quaff very much in a sitting .,taste,0.9,1
wow. what a nice roasty beer from skyhand . pours with a nice whipped cream tan head . pitch black body as should come from a stout . almost but not quite overpoweringly roastly flavor . this flavor is right on the edge for me . its there but not over the top . a great potential session beer . overall a darn good beer .,taste,1.0,1
a clear dark brown body with moderate bubbles . large off white creamy head . wow what thick lacing a i could n t place it at first but sort of that soapy belgian beer aroma . toasted biscuity aromas as well . t wow that is way more aggressive than expected . lots of toasted malt a bit of caramel . finishes a bit dry with a little bit of chocolate malt bitterness . m lighter side of medium body a bit thin for such an aggressive taste . moderate carbonation . d overall an enjoyable brown . i would definitely drink this . it does have a slightly odd character though .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass no freshness date . a pours a motor oil black with hints of deep ruby has a brown bubbly head not much lacing but very nice retention . lots and lots of craters and quite bubbly maybe its the new cap . s big coffee and big chocolate with hints of ripe fruit plums and molassas very inviting . t mf sort of disapointed with this one maybe it was because i picked it up at world market and who knows how long that thing had been sitting around getting light struck even though i picked it out from the back of the display but who knows what goes on there . anyways this beer has a sort of dry taste when i was expecting something a bit creamier but maybe i m holding it up against rasputin when i should n t be but still . taste is a bit flat with faint chocolate and coffee with a mild tobacco finish . how could the smell be so inviting but the taste be so flat . d i would for sure try this one again and not buy it from world market but a real liqour store which might allow for a fresher review .,taste,0.6,1
kind of a strange brew . almost pretty good except for a major flaw . poured with a decent tan head and a little lace . color is an opaque brown black . aroma is classic sweet stout with some solvent . flavor is where the acetone or ether or whatever that strange sweet solvent thang that really kind of ruins it in a major way . made me shiver . hard to think of the other stuff after .,taste,0.3,0
appearance crystal clear . white head that does n t last . smell nothing here . no hops no malts . taste dms is prevalent . no noticeable flavors . mouthfeel . light . fits the style . drinkability easy drinker . would not try again unless i m at a korean restaurant,taste,0.4,0
appearance copper in color it was poured into a pint glass clear seeing the carbonation thick head that left lacing around the glass and it did n t go away . smell not strong but with hints of flowers . nice aroma taste when you first take a drink it starts out as slightly bitter but then changes to smooth with tastes of clove . finishes slightly bitter . mouthfell not watery but not velvety . just smooth . drinkability very nice beer easy to have anther,taste,0.8,1
this pours a nice tan color . the head was weak . there is a moderate hop nose . the flavor is very strong aggressive hoppiness . if this one is too cold it wo n t be god . it like a barely wine needs a chance to warm up a bit if served on draft . after warming a bit the flavor is exceptionally well balanced the malt and hops close the gap and just tickle the palate with complexities . the very bitter after taste tend to linger excessively .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle with bottled on date into a snifter making a conscious effort to leave all yeast in the bottle . pours a light orange dark honey color with a head that is moderate but quickly reduces to a thin ring around the outside of the glass with a moderate sized almost circular patch inhabiting a good portion of the surface area . smells of chilled bananas and a hint of alcohol in the final parts of the sniff taste is predominately alcohol and carbonation in the beginning but gives way to a wave of banana and vanilla more so if had on tap than from the bottle which melds nicely into a pleasant after taste of bananas and alcohol on the middle part of the tounge mouthfeel is very nice pleasant and very very smooth . nothing to make one cringe and it is very easy to make a small sip into a medium sized sip without noticing . the drinkability is not great probably because of the high alcohol content and that the alcohol is quick to hit the warming sensation is usually present sometime between the middle and the end of the first glass . overall it s a very smooth triple with a more subtle alcohol as compared to victory s golden monkey and a more clear and concise flavor progression as compared to weyerbacher s merry monk s which has a lot of flavor . it probably is on par with the latter brew and better than the former at least in terms of local brewed in pa triple s .,taste,0.9,1
wow . this is great . very smoky all the way around . i would guess this to be a rauchbier if i did n t already know otherwise . poured very dark reddish brown in colour almost black . very tightly knit cream coloured head that subsided to a mm layer over the surface of the liquid . nice lacing . smell consists of two things imo smoke and chocolate . i can imagine having this with bbq or a ham . i m quite impressed with this indeed . the taste is positively divine to a rauchbier fan as there is actually a woody charcoal like characteristic here near the finish . the taste is incredible . the mouthfeel let me down a little as i thought it was slightly lighter in weight than it should have been . everythig else was otherwise amazing . blessed be ss,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into an imperial pint glass . a pours a dark ruby color with a think light brown head that lingers and clings to the glass . s hard to detect but aromas of malt and spicy hoppiness . t malty up front with a wonderful spicy note . finishes dry and hoppy . the spicy hops pair well with the rye . m full and rich . a lot of flavor . d very good . very complex . not over the top hoppy not that there s anything wrong with that . a wonderfully balanced beer that i highly recommend .,taste,1.0,1
i had this on tap at cricket s in waco . appearance pours a cloudy straw golden with a white head that fades to a patchy layer . smell bananas citrus bubble gum cloves and a light graininess . taste the taste is much like the smell . there are strong bananas light bubblegum cloves and a light graininess in the finish . mouthfeel medium bodied low carbonation drinkability tasty and very easy to drink .,taste,0.8,1
cl green unusual for huyghe bottle painted white with no flecks in the paint also unusual . pours a turbid gold color with a decent white head that leaves spotty lace in the goblet . smells yeasty spicy musty and fruity yet clean . i did n t know really what to expect from this beer the label has a picture of what looks like a resort in the caribbean does n t taste tropical though . tastes rather thin in the malt and candi sugar department finishes slightly dry with a fruitiness in the finish . moderately carbonated and drinkable . i enjoyed this ale i d estimate the abv to be around or less .,taste,0.6,1
paid . for a build your own six pack at wild oats . the beer pours a clear light golden base with a nice large white head good retention and nice lacing effects the entire way . the aroma is n t too noteworthy starts off with a pale grain and ends with a little floarl tone . the taste is what to expect from a muinch lager nothing heavy but smooth . it s got a nice grainy taste to it but it s only a one dimensional beer . the mouthfeel is very good light in the mouth smooth to the palette and a nice release complement this beer well . the drinkability is where this beer shines . one would n t notice this as a . and not detect alcohol and even with that this is a beer i could drink every day and plenty of as well . final thought germany has the most drinkable mainstream beers with spaten and warsteiner leading and krombacher and konig pilsener while in germany itself .,taste,0.7,1
batch . this arrived from struise just yesterday . poured into my bruery tulip . pour is beautiful . almost pitch black chunky long lasting tan head . nice lacing . about as good as it gets . the aroma is strangely muted subdued . the most recognizable component is a mixed berry compote . raisins . slight roast dark chocolate and a wisp of smoke round it out . but this is surprisingly fruity . whoa . this is awesome . it opens with a berry sweetness but almost immediately plunges into the deepest darkest dark chocolate imaginable . this is like a melted gourmet bittersweet chocolate bar . alcohol is warming but generally well hidden . this one lingers for a while on the back of the tongue it s been a couple minutes since my last sip and i can still taste this . fantastic and after the aroma a huge and welcome surprise . mouthfeel and drinkability are both superb . thick viscous but with an appropriate amount of low level carbonation . i ve had black albert only once before but this is much much better than that bottle . less of the quad characteristics more of the stout . worth seeking out . if struise releases more batch i will be all over it . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
chocolate head . dark brown black body . long retention . syrupy in texture . wow the smell is amazing . everything you could want in a porter stout . chocolate roasted coffee nice dark fruit . thick syrupy texture . quite sweet . incredible chocolate coffee toffee notes . a little too sweet . some bitterness in the finish but not enough to balance the sweetness . almost like a dessert beer . way too sugary . below average carbonation . for an irs the texture is amazing . incredible . almost chewy . like a runny slightly watered down chocolate syrup . not my favorite . just a little sweet for me . i wouldnt want to drink anything more than a oz pour of this . not sure what to do with this whole bottle now .,taste,0.6,1
a deep golden clear yellow color with a thin foamy white head crowning the top . s smells outstanding with summer time hops coming right out the glass and citrus vanilla notes almost like a vienna lager but with a wheat style smell in the back of the nose . t quite tepid and lacks the amount of hops in the taste as what is in the smell . also you ca n t really tell it resembles anything like a wheat beer maybe an old pale ale but not wheat . it lacks an aftertaste and did n t have much character . m d has a long lasting slimy feel and an instant watery feel . the drinkability is ok if you are interested in drinking a beer without character but please realize that this is only my opinion and you should definitely try it for yourself .,taste,0.4,0
a dark brown in color average head which faded quickly s roasty malt t malts are definitely the show here . more like a porter to me then a bsda . m approximately medium to full in body d if you re looking for a bsda look elsewhere but definitely worth a try for an interesting beer . i could drink a lot of these but i doubt i would .,taste,0.7,1
bought this mostly due to the marketing one night snl was brought to you by bud light golden wheat so i went ahead and bought a six pack since i could n t find individual bottles . i did roll the bottle to stit up the trub a bit and did n t avoid pouring it into the glassware . a poured from the oz long neck bottle into my goblet . very thin eggshell white head dissipated almost instantly as if it were ginger ale . this is an orangey beer and a bit cloudy . s smells a bit like malty bread dough that s been left out just a bit too long . no hops come thru at all and no alcohol at all either . t not much here no hops at all . kind of a malt soda . m very fizzy . no alcohol to note really i cant get much of anything here . d this had no draw to bring me back . i ll most likely finsh the pack only becuase i m compulsive .,taste,0.3,0
bought a pack of bottles . pours a bright clear amber orange color with a very thin lace . the citrusy smell of hops dominates the scent . very dry mouthfeel and intense hop flavor with a slight sweetness . very decent ipa . out of the quality ipas i have tried stone sweetwater and this i think this one is my least favorite . does n t have that nice mouthfeel of stone and the flavor is a little less complex .,taste,0.9,1
poured into snifter vintage . a muddy looking brownish color with orange to yellow highlights opaque all the way through . nice legs and a small white head . s ripe dark fruit and banana a definite alcohol sweetness and heat backed up by spicy malts . a little hint of fruit like pineapple comes through as well in that its a sweet yet a little bitter tart . t very complex flavor with notes of plum sugary malts bitter hot alcohol back on the palate banana wheaty cereal notes and definitely the pineapple i got in the smell . nice beer thats certain a complex sipper . m this was a little hot with the alcohol even with over a year of age but pretty smooth and decent carbonation levels . d this is too big to have one of these alone in my opinion . i enjoyed the beer but getting through the whole bottle myself was semi difficult . a nice beer that i ll have to get again and age for years and years before cracking it open .,taste,0.9,1
a dark as cola with a light brown head . nice lacing and head retention . s chocolate malts coffee oats and slight black licorice . t heavy chocolate and roasted malt backbone with just the right amount of bitterness . you can taste the oats in the profile and there s a nice anise touch in the finish . m a little light and thin for the style . o good drinkability . can be a session beer if you choose . it has just enough bitterness that you would n t be overcome by the rich flavors .,taste,0.9,1
got this as an extra in a trade with bendurgin . this is the second beer released by maine beer company the other being spring peeper ale and i m very excited to be able to try it . a very dark brown body that must be held up to light to see through . the head on this is very nice an inch of very light tan tight foam that dissipates to about a inch and stays around for a very long time . lots of lacing also . s the pine hits you right away very resiny and slightly grapefruity but . blended in nicely with this is a very subtle chocolate coffee aroma . there s a background of roasted maltiness that props it all up i do n t give out too many . s but this smells really nice . t the first smack of the hops is more bitter than i expected it to be . the roasted malt and chocolate and coffee are all there and they blend in with the bitter hops . a little more hop flavor and less bitterness would be nice here . m the carbonation on this is very nice . the mouthfeel is about medium for the style but the carbonation really makes this feel nice . d goes down very smoothly for an abv of . . i d have another one if i had it . the bar was set very high on this one with the aroma . this is a great beer and i d definitely seek it out again .,taste,0.7,1
the initial appearance of this stuff does n t really do anything for me as i am typically a porter stout kinda guy . the smell is quite nice . as i am fond of hefeweizen as well the smell of this stuff is kind of similar to hefe and that trappist monk stuff . alot of bananas kind of bready good bit of yeast . i saw where someone said it smelled like bacon . i must admit it does indeed have a very very faint smell of bacon . interesting . the taste is n t awful in fact it s kinda similar to the trappist style mentioned above there s just something about the taste i do n t really care for . it has a decent mouth feel that s a bit thick and of course at . abv it s pretty heavy . speaking of abv this stuff does well at masking its strength .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bomber a pour a golden yellow just a shade or darker than a pils with a firm rocky white head with good retention not a lot of lace has a standard dipa look . s smell is promising get a huge jolt of pine and citrus on opening the bottle once poured a mint and spice mix comes out . t i have a bit of a problem here . hop flavours are overall tasty but were definitely muted compared to what i expect in this style prosaic compared to what is coming out of san diego right now . has good pine notes but too much peppermint takes over in the end making the flavour dimensional and boring . get some bitter lemon zest and medicinal elements in there that i really was n t in to as well . when it warmed up a bit it was not fun to drink . m mouthfeel is too light for the style watery resiny with a long aftertaste mild solvent character . d dissapointed about this one since i had heard good things about it in the past . hate to give a lower review to a local brewer but in my opinion this is just not up to par . with all the great dipa s in ca i do n t think i will revisit this one .,taste,0.3,0
a pleasure to drink . smells great . good balance of hops yet not bitter at all,taste,0.6,1
a pours a clear mahogony red color with a foamy light tan head . s almost woody and slightly spicy . t dry on the front with a slight bitter finish . sadly not much taste . m light mouthfeel with a very clean crisp finish . i expected bigger from a brewmaster reserve . d average drinkability but there s not enough there for my preference .,taste,0.4,0
pours an opaque ruby red brown in color topped with a brownish tan head . plenty of suspended yeast here and as the head falls the lacing is moderate . nose is fruity and lightly nutty with the overall impression being a mixture of toasted and bready malt and cocoa . very very light notes of coconut oil . and vegetal fusel alcohol . sweet and ever so slightly bittersweet on the first sip . bittersweet aspect lingers and though there s little in the way of overt hop presence there a nice lingering bitterness overall and it s a nice counterpoint to the sweetness . the bitterness becomes a little bit more pronounced as this warms but it wo n t strike anyone as even remotely bitter . lighter note presence of alcohol around the mid palate here but it is well compensated for in terms of overall drinkability flavor notes of chocolate etc and mouthfeel . this one certainly does not come across as initially but as it warms up a bit the alcohol presence does become slightly more pronounced . a lighter fruitiness mingles with the broader chocolate and cocoa notes banana raspberry and cherry in particular . nevermore is definitely a sipper and could be worth tracking down when a chocolatey oatmeal stout strikes your fancy . overall this reminds me favorably of a gussied up version of rush river s very own lost arrow porter and i m certainly okay with that . i ve quite enjoyed lost arrow on several past occasions on tap and look forward to seeing this one on tap as well . i ll definitely be re visiting nevermore in the future,taste,0.8,1
bottle from the lcbo in the fridge for hours then into my steam whistle oz tasting glass . i typically dislike this herbed spiced category but i m always curious . a massive head from a gentle pour . only some thin lace sticks around . caramell color very clean and clear . s interesting . a sort of honey and pollen scent is surprising perhaps not since ginger has a flower . also noted is apple slight vinegar peach grape oh and of course ginger . . t you have to let this hit slightly behind the middle of your pallet to get the ginger spice . its definitely there though . is it a welcome addition to an otherwise decent beer . . not sure . it s certainly well executed and balanced however . . m medium bodied quite refreshing . . d not one i could drink all night but still an interesting and enjoyable beer from a country that produces their fair share of horrible macro adjunct swill . well done kiuchi i will seek more of your beers .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear caramel color into my imperial pint glass with you fingers of head that dissipates into a nice little layer that remains due to the high carbonation and has splotchy lacing . s a mash up of hops citrus and spice . kinda funky like many others have said . i m getting a lot of orange zest some lemon and sour notes . t definitely the high point of this beer . a unique blend of hops malt spice and just small amount of sourness . makes the mouth water which is a great quality in my book a little sour pucker and a bit of a bitterness lingers on the palate . m feels medium light crisp but just way over carbonated . d nice change of pace enjoyed trying this one but not in any hurry to pick up another .,taste,0.9,1
not horrible . my favorite mass produced american beer . actually has some malt and hop character to it . standard lite beer metallic after taste though .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy orange color with one finger of white head . scent of strong juicy hops citrus and sweet lactose . hops and lactose are a nice combination . taste of strong hops and lactose . very simple and the flavors here do n t work together as well as they did in the scent . an okay experiment but i probably wo n t have it again . mouthfeel is medium bodied with strong carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
. oz bottle . looked more like oz in my glass . for an oktoberfest beer pours a surprising straw yellow with a decent white head . smell is of biscuits and fresh cut grass . taste is immediately malty and sweet with that green bottle skunkedness which soon morphs into an edgy bitter finish . a burning sensation lasts for a while after the sip quite odd . feel is perhaps a bit too spiky and that suffers the drinkability as well . always glad to try a new beer but this is a weird mrzen.,taste,0.7,1
on tap at capones . poured a medium pinkish amerish color with a smaller sized pinkish tinged head . aromas of cherries with some yeastiness . tastes of cherries with lighter yeastiness . starts out semi sweet and ends in a lighter tart finish . pinkish tinged lacing left on the glass .,taste,0.8,1
blackhook was a delicious example of a dark porter . the pour was a dark roasted color that produced an off tan head . however the head dissipated fast . the smell had a distinct roasted character with a slight undertone of sourness and chocolate . there was not any detectable hop nose which makes me think this was not an american porter style . the taste was mellow with an even balance of sweet and bitter . the smooth feel of this beer caused me to take the time to savor the first sip and got many flavors in the aftertaste . the most prevalent flavors are that of roasted malt and chocolate malt . overall a great beer that is easy to drink .,taste,1.0,1
review from notes . poured into my rogue pint glass . ruby brown in color modest head decent lacing . earthy musty aroma with some wheaty breadiness and leafy hops . taste is malty and grainy with a medicinal hop character and a metallic note . the flavors do n t really mesh well . dry finish high drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
a dark but some red around the edges . bubbly off whirling head that falls quick and leave a little lace . s roasted malts vanilla coffee wine and other scents on the mix . quite complex . t roasted malts chocolate fruit and a little smoke but just a touch . m not thin but no real coating tiny mild tingle on tip of tongue . d easily drinkable all night .,taste,0.8,1
reviewed on . bottle . pours a murky medium dark brown with no real head . aroma of raisin and dark fruits . flavor of raisins alcohol acidity sweet apple skins . heavy and sweet tough to drink . i m not quite a fan of these aged barleywines . this was better than some but i still did n t enjoy it . .,taste,0.7,1
i love the concept and the idea of doing a small beer from the second runnings of a big beer . i would have liked to drink a old fog horn with this beer and see if i could note similarity . a looks good a little darker than most pale ales . s not a lot of smell the first hint of tannin . t wow bitter and not form hops more of a grain husk taste not really very pleasant . m very dry with low alcohol . not much body and little over carbonated . d i do n t think that i would drink this beer again . i like the other beers form this brewery and love the idea but . not a fan of this one .,taste,0.2,0
drank under duress from dmeadows . a clear golden color with minimal white head . not that impressive looking . s sharp chilli nose . not much else but it is razor sharp . t wow . starts off with a sharp chilli bite . fades into a corn sweetness . m light bodies . light carbonation . d the most drinkable chilli beer i have ever had . glad we had alot of heads to split the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
got this one from my downstairs neighbor . poured out of a short brown glass with . whatdayaknow . an eight ball on the front label . dark brown with a minimal head even after a hard pour . little lacing . chocolate caramel and roasted malt in the nose . palate has heavy caramel and chocolate malt coffee and a cocoa bitterness . very small hop presence . thinner body than i expected considering the heavy flavors . pretty good stout . i d drink it again .,taste,0.8,1
copper or light amber in color . no head to speak of and faint prickle . mild malt nose and faint traces of hops . fresh attack with an almost sweet character to the flavor . mild flavors towards the finish but manages to finish clean . like a normal beer flavor with the body and mouthfeel lightness of a fruit beer . faux sweetness to the flavor . i might use the word austere in trying to describe this beer as it stands on its own without attacking you with anything crazy but its very good .,taste,0.9,1
mega thanks to sdawson for this in an amazing trade . pours a translucent amber color . head is nice and retention is right in my sweet spot . a relatively pretty beer . smells of citrus . a lot of citrus . some malt lies beneath the surface but it s the apprentice and not the master . the taste is wierd and in a very good way . some beers are hoppy without any reason . this tastes citrusy and piney without the hops kick that some beers have as their only flavor . not bitter for the sake of being bitter . this beer is just plain flavorful and the flavors are really good . is there any alcohol in this . because you sure do n t pick any up . mouthfeel is a tad too watery for me . a little more carbonation to help the flavors develop better would be nice . this is one of those beers that really is better than the sum of the scores that i gave it . this would be a regular in my fridge if it was n t such a pain to get . like i say in my profile why do n t all breweries distribute to indiana .,taste,0.9,1
on tap bishop s collar . lucky me . the bartender was so cool about the pour erupting with soch a frothy top he gave me a nd on da house . poured into a wide mouthed tulip ruddy amber with a beige inch cap that decreased with spotty coating . nose is sweet berry and sherbert ice cream . first swigs sour mixed berry and tart lemon lime juice bite . belgian tea like brewed tea and a huge hint towards long island iced tea that eventually becomes rather bland yet clean in the finish . fruity pear sweetness and a quick finish . uninteresting cardboard dry and light bodied . last swigs would try this again . interesting enough overall .,taste,0.8,1
a this is a very thick looking beer as i absolutely can not see through it and the coloration is of a very dark brown . there is n t much of a head . .maybe a half finger in thickness and it disappears rather quickly into a thin ring around the glass . the lacing is not so much of any foam but rather a viscous looking film covering my glass . s while i do n t really notice any of the chili pepper used in this i really notice the unsweetened cocoa and softness of the vanilla . there are hints of booze noticed by me as well but not overpowering . i also do n t notice really any hops on the finish . overall this smells sweet yet natural as in a moderate earthy tinge . t this is actually quite a tasty beer . at first that is . the cocoa is dominant right away and the smooth flavor of vanilla is present as well but then the peppery notes really start showing up especially after the swallow . it really hits the back of the throat and the spice can be felt all the way down the esophagus . .it lingers on for quite sometime too . it s not super hot but i find it a little less than comforting . .it tastes more like strong fresh ground black pepper than anything . m the beer itself is medium full bodied and the carbonation is rather fine so it is creamy in that regard . however it really makes me feel like i ve had a saucy meal that had too much pepper in it . o i m not saying this is a bad beer because the chocolate character keeps me coming back for another sip . .albeit small sips . i just do n t really care for the peppery character found here . it really lingers in a way i do n t like and i feel like i ll need a zantac after this . it s going to take awhile to finish this bottle . . note i drain poured the last third . .i wont get it again . .i love stouts but not with the spice . just not my style no offense to irondjinn .,taste,0.4,0
now this is waht i call a beer . absolutely wonderful . it poured a nice ruby color with a fizzy beige head . the smell was of caramel and wood . the flavor provided incredible complexity yet wonderful balance . wood caramel fruit and so much more combine into one of the better tasting beers i ve ever had . you absolutely have to try this .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy coppered orange with a finger off white head reduces quickly to a soapy ring with really sticky lace . awesomely hoppy nose of ripe citrus and waxy tropical notes with a good dose of pine too mango ruby red grapefruit papaya peach grassy lemon mint . vague hints of pale malt and orange blossom honey waaay in the background . of all the ipas i ve had in my day this is the first one that really made me think of ganga . very pungent . despite the pungent in your face literally nose the palate achieves a balance so harmonious that it seems at times to sail by unnoticed . starting full bodied and moderately oily the hops send wave after wave of bitterness but the brew has enough sweetness coming from all angles to keep the whole ride in check yet it never approaches being too malty . flavors are mostly piney and earthy with some faint citrus and malt until the boozy pepper makes an appearance on the finish . overall very juicy and delicious with my one complaint being that the beer finishes a little short . so glad to finally pick up one of these . a very solid dipa that i d be happy to drink anytime . and drink fast too with that shorter finish and very well hidden alcohol .,taste,0.7,1
it s just ok picked it up because the name oyster stout caught my eye nothing sea ish about it . just a not so good stout app pours a very black liquid with a bit of bubbles in it and a white brown head smell nothing to talk about the smell of a stout kinda guinness kinda murphy s kinda nothing special taste see smell sorry mouth now here s the catch . it ai n t smooth like any good and proper stout it s much more like a coke of a beer carby tasty but fairly carby not very recomended although it s quite cheap,taste,0.6,1
a golden amber color with a sandy head that dissapated quick decent lacing s sweet malty smells couldent decipher the other smells . t m malty with a taste of hopps at the finish which was clean and crisp . d a decent drinkable beer often enjoyed a couple at a time .,taste,0.8,1
this is my second traquair brew and i am loving it . great uniqueness and downright delicious . pours from a small ml bottle with a nice looking black white label . it s a dark brew with only a bit of light escaping through . thin head that dissipates quickly . aroma is fairly mild but some dark fruit fig date is there . some slight alcohol burning . the flavor is a huge kick in the taste buds . rich complexity of malt brown sugar molassas and a spiciness from the coriander and some cinnamon perhaps . this is one hell of a good beer . the is present but is n t overkill compared to the rest of the flavors . i really dig the finish and aftertaste on this one . it s luscious and sweet . i would highly recommend this brew if you can find it .,taste,1.0,1
professor fritz briem berliner weisse ml . . abv brewer professor fritz briem style berliner weissbier glass duvel tulip appearance murky pale straw colored body with a spasmodic head at first bursting with big bubbles and then fizzling out . next to no lacing . this is apparently on par or better for the style . aroma eww . it smells like wet socks and stagnant piss or maybe the socks are wet because of the piss either way this is an arresting smell that makes my nose crinkle . i ll be slightly more scientific about it there s citrus lemon and white grapefruit in the background and pungent malt and a tangy white wine aroma in the foreground . not pleasant at first though it settles down . taste very tangy citrusy acidic and sour from the first sip . this will take some getting used to ok i ve adjusted to it a bit . the tart flavor carries throughout the experience though the finish is quick and clean leaving behind a puckering astringency and lingering sourness on the tongue . with some more sipping the grains become much more apparent wheat and maybe barley which pleases me . those tart white grapes from the aroma come back in the aftertaste leaving a sour lactose coated from the lactobacillus culture . film in the mouth for quite some time . mouthfeel prickly and highly carbonated while evidencing a sort of velvety softness as the liquid rolls off my tongue . light bodied . harmony this is a beer and style that grew on me while i was drinking it . at first the tartness and astringency provided a taste and texture i do n t really like . but there was more to this brew then first met the tongue . in the end i feel it is quite well balanced for the style though next time i ll have it with food to balance out the sourness . would i get it again . yes but not as a regular beer . i would recommend it to someone who wants to try a berliner weissbier and i might have it for a german themed bierfest just not on a regular basis . bottled . served may price . at whole foods nyc additional notes i did not like the smell at all . it seemed to me to be just that a smell not a pleasing aroma . that said if i find it to be typical of the style i will have to change my score to reflect a middle ground between my personal aversion and what is to be expected . that would likely shift my score from a b to an a .,taste,0.9,1
this is probably the most interesting and unique beer being brewed today . i am not sure why it is listed as retired since i bought it yesterday and it was bottled on . if you are able to get your hands on some go for it . it is unlike anything else on the market . almost more like a fruity champagne the sake rice adds a nice kick to the brew . way to go dfh . i hope this becomes a permanent just like the midas touch before it .,taste,1.0,1
pours dark almost black with a thick rich rolling head like a great porter or stout should . smells of roasted malts chocolate and some coffee . very pleasant . roasted smokey flavors plus something else . paint remover . this is not what i expected out of a london porter . possibly an old bottle . the more i drank the less i liked it .,taste,0.4,0
slight aroma of chocolate and roasted malt . initial big foamy tan head that quickly subsides to nice small layer of foam with good lacing . clear dark mahogany when held up to the sun . mild carbonation . medium light body . slight tangy spice up front chocolate and roasted nut with a hint of coffee and burnt carmel .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
this was poured in a pint glass at the brewpub . the color is light amber with a decent head that is nicely retained . the aroma is malty without much trace of hops . at first i thought this might be the temperature it was served at but as it warmed up a bit the scent did n t improve at all . upon tasting the flavor is well balanced . the hops and the malt are equally present but perhaps the hops win out in the end . there is a slight hop finish also . it has a medium light body with moderate carbonation . this pale was just okay . american pale happens to be one of my many favorite styles and this was n t very notable . if the aroma was improved i might have been inclined to try another to get a better opinion . however there are other beers at this brewpub i find more interesting .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a firm pour produces a light gold body with a dense froth atop . retention and lacing are well above average for a cheap lager . aroma is grainy with a touch of lemony tartness and the customary adjunct corn syrup note . flavor is the same but it s actually worse to taste the lemon corn syrup grain profile than to smell it . almost immediately becomes tiresome and is rather reminiscent of lemon lime soda . body has a little more heft than the run of the mill adjunct lager . clean aftertaste nice level of carbonation .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a standard pint glass at about degrees . pours a golden honey color in the pint with a white lacy froth . the nose shows louds of hops grapefruit cirtus flowers pine lime apricot melon mango light spiciness light biscuit caramel . the beer is full with a strong hop profile but very easy to drink . long finish tremendous mouthfeel a smooth balanced bitterness from beginning to end . overall . an amazing ipa .,taste,0.8,1
. oz bottle corked and capped vintage . the beer is clear with a touch of haze copper colored with almost no head . the aroma is sour and barnyardy kind of musty and a little metallic . the taste is just perfection cantillon makes the best lambics i ve tried . i get a lot of sour citrus like lemon or puckering grapefruit juice funkiness from the wild yeast tart and delicious . full bodied for a lambic meaning light in body versus many other beer styles i found the bottle disappearing quickly . i ll get the big bottle next time .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a . oz . half liter bottle into a wine goblet . inky black in color with purple highlights and a big thick tan head of foam . aroma coffee subtle chocolate note taste big blast of black coffee baker s chocolate subtle woodsmoke backbone charred steak . very dry black coffee finish . complex and full of character a coffee and cigarettes eye opener for the tastebuds .,taste,1.0,1
a dark auburn brown orange hints in colour . very clear . head poured very foamy and dissipated fairly quickly and did not really linger just some spots of the head remained for any real amount of time s heavy caramel smell lots of vanilla as well . can also smell the nice lightly roasted malts . can also detect the alcohol in the smell . there is a light hint of some coffee from the malts as well but not very much . also fairly yeasty smell can be detected . t tastes heavy of the caramel and vanilla combination . the malts are very heavy tasting as well . the taste of the alcohol comes through a little but is not that bad cause it s not overpowering at all . the coffee flavour is also there but only just a hint . there is also an unpleasant flavour of yeast that is detectable the longer the beer sits on the tongue . d very drinkable but nothing special . tastes just like a standard scottish ale almost like a red ale to me .,taste,0.6,1
on cask at terrapin s th anniversary looks about like a standard rye pale ale golden with a decent head . oak aromas are huge in the nose definitely overtake the hops . wood and cherry dominate the taste i wish the bourbon were more prominent . damn near flat . the mouthfeel all but ruins the beer . with ample carbonation this would be a nice experiment . as it stands the flatness makes it forgettable .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip pint appearance and smell poured a pretty translucent yellow orange with a thin white head which liked to cling to the glass a bit . a thin white film kind of just sat on top of the brew after the head dissipated . plenty of carbonation present . smelled of sweet pineapple citrus with a bit of toasty wheat and yeasty scent present . really appealing heavy fruit scent to this . taste and mouthfeel pretty light bodied brew . carbonation helped keep it from seeming to thin . tasted of bitter sweet grassy citrus and a bit of very subtle lemon and bread . really pleasant hoppy aftertaste to this it was pretty sticky on the mouth . the taste and feel really underwhelmed me after smelling this thing . drinkability this seems pretty close to an ideal summer sessionable beer . definitely a beer you buy of instead of a single . this beer smelled nothing short of great and i loved how a thin head stuck around all the way down on this . i d probably get another six of this sometime in the summer overall i would n t go out of my way for this myself though . just the extremely sweet scent made the subtle flavors pale in comparison a bit too much .,taste,0.6,1
moretti s dopplebock what they call la rossa though it is actually brown in color is a very good version of a dopplebock . it s color and mouthfeel is typical of this type but nothing exceptional . the most important part the taste is moretti s shining moment . the la rossa has a very nice malty taste that masks the alcohol content which is pretty high for beer . it is a very enjoyable beer to sip or drink .,taste,1.0,1
pours out a dak reddish to brown color with a good english head on it . smells grassy and a little like butterscotch much more like an english ale than an american . a lot more mellow than the barley wines i m accustomed to . it is interesting and layered . the beer starts off sweet and kind of syrupy with a strong malt character . very grassy and a bit like butter with no alcohol flavor or kick . after this initial flavor recedes it turns to a fruitier more alcohol intense flavor and mouthfeel . very thick and full bodied . a good beer to enjoy for a long time and look forward to later .,taste,0.7,1
growler poured into a tulip . a medium brown pour but much much lighter on the fringes mostly clear . a surprising amount of of head tan good retention and lacing . the aroma is very strong for a mild and pretty decent some toasted grain notes light hops on the finish . surprised . the taste just does n t do it for me . a weird light quad character with some faint dark fruits yeast out of nowhere boring light hops . blah . the mouthfeel is way too light very watery . this is easy to drink but boring to me . not my favorite style so i ca n t hate too much but i d pass on this in the future .,taste,0.6,1
moonlight legal tender a the ultimate quandry you are immediately made aware that no hops went into this abomination but yet you see it s taunting porter esque appearance who is this rogue character . well the shiny disposition leaves only variables . s it feels like a shoryuken of grassy pine herbal and medicinal notes . understand i do not mean this in the fulfilling majaraja malty way i mean it in a you will shortly be drinking a rhododendron sort of way . t murder on every front . it is just a fleeting dryness that transforms into a watered down fernet branca and water with a crazy character that feels like inhaling campfire smoke and drinking soda water . not smoky in that ballsy rauschbeer way just a mom can i stay home from school sort of manner . m this had a calm very pleasing disposition . i did n t dislike the mouthfeel and it seemed almost like a watered down jagermeister drink with disgetife particulars . i guess this was its best quality in the way that the engine was the best quality of the dodge neon espresso . d i guess this comes down to how off the beaten path you are . do you go to burning man . do you love non corporate media . well this isnt even for you this is just bizarre . i have trouble rating it low due to innovation but it is just menacing it attracted conversation but resoundingly everyone who tried this beer was inexplicably concerned that i enjoyed drinking this . narrative no one ever said that life as a level sixteen vegan paladin would be easy . sure you are unable to expend excess calories due to co expirations and sure you cant waste any biofuel . .any biofuel . but one treat is your old redwood ale chipped consentially with the earth from chips and bark . delicious . it just feels so good to know that you are violating the earth with your enjoyment with its consent . sure it seems like a gladiola bed right in your mouth but the offset is much more intangible . people always look askance at you in the produce aisle when you place your own for sale but . who are they to judge . the grassy nature is what you live for and . once you figure out a way for plants to pay for your vassar degree . you will be all set .,taste,0.4,0
bottle poured into a stemmed glass . best before date bottled date . a pours a deep blood red color that produced a good pink frothy head with decent retention and lace . s nice dry tartness with an obvious funky brett aspect . lots of ripe sour fruits too . earthy . t similar to the smell . primarily has a brett funk to it with decent tart fruits . finishes dry . m a good carbonation level and balance . dry and fruity with lots of funk to it thanks to the brett profile . smooth and almost has a crisp feel too . d a good example yet really has nothing too complex about it . its just a great drinker and very easy to enjoy sip after sip .,taste,0.7,1
oz . undated bottle with a cream colored label that has a blue new jersey inside a blue oval . over the oval in bold cream colored letters is words new jersey . i found it odd that it says new jersey on the front but off to side it says that it s brewed in wilkes barre pa . when poured into a flying fish pint glass this lager poured a clear but pale honey yellow color . on top of this yellow colored beer was a good inch fizzy head of white foam . this fizzy head of foam actually had pretty good retention that left behind a skim of white film and a few blots of lace . i thought the appearance was going to be a joke . thanks for the surprise hometown . i knew it was too good to be true . after the great appearance this beer got right back on the cheap lager track . the aroma was filled with cheap malted grains like rice and corn . if the beer is swirled around a minor subtle aroma of juicy fruits will emerge from the background . it was n t a disgusting aroma it was just bad . the first taste that came to me was that of overly carbonated spring water . at least it was spring water and not that of regular tap water . this watery taste lasted for a good seconds and then it rolled into a cheap grainy taste . not disgusting it was just bad like the aroma . this was a light bodied lager that was overly carbonated and with a watery aftertaste of malted grains . after the smell and taste this was the type of mouthfeel i was expecting from this beer . this beer has two things going for it the appearance and the price . it s easy on the wallets and it shows it . to be honest the state of new jersey deserves to be put on the label of a better beer . one is more than enough .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to bigjtrucker for this nice beer which is going to become a nice bottle in my collection a used motor oil black with a thick mocha head that disipated very slowly into a heavy lace . s first thing that hit me was pine and oak which i was n t expecting that mollowed out into some dark chocolate and espresso coffee hints . t coffee chocolate tobacco oak pine and lots of smokey wood that had an unexpected bitter that hit you at the end . not bad . m lighter mouthfeel than i initally expected with a heavier bitters then most . d great beer that is fairly complex and although i would not turn this beer down if i were ever offered the abv and the bottle size make it a little hard to have too many a night .,taste,0.9,1
a sticky lacy clingy head over blackness . it looks wonderful . carbonation seemed thin so i poured hard and the result was a large slowly forming head that settles but hangs around a bit . good start . nose is malty very rich and toasty . bright and fresh with some raw pumpkin rind smell and other raw vegetables cucumber and squash come to mind mixed in with the hops . normally vegetables bad in my opinion but this smells fresh and full . interesting really resounding flavor with the nose as aromas are pitched onto the palate . initial detraction that hurts this one for me is a rather metallic flavor presiding over the rest . otherwise very rich toasty malt filled with grains and again oddly vegetables . feel is fine . drinks smooth even a little dry full bodied but not heavy . carbonation is thin in comparison to the body but notable . drinkability becomes an issue for me . i loved the jewbelation beyond explanation and the falls remarkably short for me . as i said before i hate vegetal beers and this one seemed to be an exception although it becomes unbearable the more i drink . it honestly smells and tastes a little like carving a fresh pumpkin and then eating the uncooked rind and seeds . add a little deep malt to that and you get this beer . weird i know . i m just not sure how i feel about it . for what it s worth i poured this one out . not because it s terrible but because i honestly did n t care to drink any more of it .,taste,0.8,1
pours a deep dark brown that lets through a miniscule amount of light topped by a whisp of an off white head . comes out of the tank pretty cold but as it warms up very nice aromas of rich roasted malt and mocha emerge . palate is again heavy on the roasted malt with mocha and a bit of caramel coming out on the tail end . very nice flavor . mouthfeel is too thin for a stout of any kind . nevertheless when looking for a draft stout in columbus georgia this is a pretty good option .,taste,0.8,1
i like the label design . pours an amber gold with frothy head and ok retention with good lacing . a rich and floral hop smell up front citrussy . starts with a medium hop front then hits the back of the tongue with a sour something a hoppy and malty double whammy . the alcohol is actually masked pretty well with the loads of hop malt expolsion . but the alcohol comes through in the mouthfeel very agressive action through and down the throat . do nt really know about this beer . kind of like it but not so much .,taste,0.6,1
a deep red with a slightly pink head . really quite neat looking . s sweet raspberry brown sugar caramel . t m fresh raspberry up front and then it fades into the malty brown ale . the fade has sweet chocolate maybe vanilla caramel with a faint raspberry tartness . the flavors work well together but i think it could benefit from a creamier mouthfeel . good holiday beer for a raspberry fan who happens to like brown ales .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a dark black with a finger brown sugar colored head . looks alone would indicate a stout or porter . good lacing on the drink down . s smells of citrusy hops and roasted malts . t citrus hops and roasty dark malts . extremely delicious in every taste down to the end of the glass . hop bitterness is there but it pairs well with the roasty malt and neither of the two dominate . m good carbonation . smooth all the way down . very little hop coating on the palate . d extremely drinkable . easy to drink all night with its . abv . my vote for the best american black ale that i have tried so far . i wish i got more when i had the chance .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a nice chestnut brown with a creamy head s smells of roasted malts t sweet breadiness bits of hazelnut and toffee m a bit too carbonated medium bodied d enjoyable and not too heavy i could drink a few of these samuel smith s never fails to disappoint a fairly simple and enjoyable ale .,taste,0.9,1
again any brew that can be purchased in packs probably is n t the most delicious beverage . pours out a watery yellow with a quickly fading head . not appealing but in line with most light beers in the category . the smell is hops and an acidic sourness . taste starts with a buttery corn taste similar to other light beers but then followed by an acidic alcohol tart afterward . not very pleasant and probably one of the worst light beer tastes . overall with the exception of the taste this is in line with other light beers . the taste however makes it significantly lower than other beers . on the plus side it s one of the cheapest beers i ve ever seen but drink at your own risk .,taste,0.2,0
after pouring this ale in to my glass i could see the color was a deep golden yellow with an orange hue . the foam was just a little off white and there was no lace . the smell was of a sour ordor with very little spice in the aroma . at first sip i knew it was n t my cup of tea . it had a tart sour taste and mouth feel . it had hardly any spice or fruit flavor . after the second sip i poured it down the drain . yuck .,taste,0.2,0
a colorful colonial looking label and some history of the beer on the back made this a good looking and informative bottle . as i uncapped it the foam started rising above the top . pouring it confirmed a highly carbonated beer that was difficult to pour in the first pass as a majority of the pint glass was filled with a thick foamy head . underlying the head the beer was murky reddish brown rather than the typical nearly black porter . the aroma was musty sprucey and sour rather than the roasty chocolaty smell i typically associate with porters . this smelled more like an old ale . the taste was tangy woodsy and sour with some chocolate like taste . there was almost no burnt taste in here . the molasses mentioned on the label must have been used sparingly as the beer taste rather light and thin but somewhat sweet . i am sure they even used any hop because there wasnt a trace of hop bitterness or flavor . felt a bit too experimental and homebrew like to fully enjoy . a different take on the style to be sure .,taste,0.8,1
i remember one of the first beers i ever tried was sam adams boston lager . i was and thought it was horrible so i put it in my mind that sam adams was overrated . well at that point i was still drinking domestic macro s and saying they were great tasting so what does that tell you . anyway its now many years later and my taste in beer has improved greatly and when my friend picked up a variety pack of sam adams i decided to give it another shot . i flat out loved every aspect of the beer . it tastes very similar to an ipa which is my favorite style and it completely changed the beer i plan on buying as my go to beer . it pours a deep reddish color with a really nice head on it . the taste is of strong hops and was greatly completemented by the beer nuts i had in my dorm room . great stand alone taste . highly recommened i will certainly buy it again .,taste,0.9,1
a pumpkin ale that is not overpowered nor oversweetened by the pumpkin taste . i actually tasted malt and hops along with a slight pumpkin taste that blended quite well in the mix . good stuff . some pumpkin ales are overspiced . this one is n t .,taste,0.8,1
birra moretti . l can a golden crystal clear big head . the best part . s a little eatery grainy . old . t a little smoother than most light colored mega beers but still disappointing . m thin carbonation is average . d. ok if you have to . i had this on a train from zurich to milan all things considered not terrible . .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner glass . a crystal clear pale golden color with a moderate white head with great retention and some web like lacing . steady carbonation s clean crisp smell with floral grassy and hoppy notes . lemon background and a little sweetness . t light medium body that is still pretty thick on the tongue . lots of carbonation and a very refreshing body of hops grass lemon etc . not quite as hoppy as expected but still has nice bite from the hops and lemon earthy flavors . aftertaste lingers for a while and is very refreshing .,taste,0.7,1
i poured this beer into a small chalice . i forgot that with a small glass the flavors seem to concentrate . they do n t really concentrate but my perception of them does . a small glass seems to slow me down . this beer might be worthy of slowing down . i do appreciate the wax top . it too gives me the assurance that i may lay this one down for quite a while without the risk of cap failure . it looks to have been double dipped like a dairy queen chocolate dipped cone giving it another assurance not that it recalls a dairy queen cone . right . of quality . perception goes to appearance . immediate visual judgement is pretty complex . with a bottle of beer there is much more to this appearance thing than the color of the beer in the glass . by the time i poured this beer into the glass i chose partly from the initial visual impression i d made up my mind about what lay ahead . waxed bomber . comic book ugly label . f seems to get respect for this manipulation of their image . i think it really works for them and i drink their beer in spite of it because they make good beer . the pour comes with a tight bubbled head that subsides into a skim showing an archipelago of foamy little islands . the color is clear copper . the temp is degrees and the beer seems to like that.the smell releases easily with the slight soapiness that i get when i smell f that s me i know but i get soap . it does n t work with some of their beer but here it s ovepowered with a malt smell along with the complex unknowns that are also familiar with f the taste is slightly sour before it picks up a sweetness for a short time followed by a coating bitterness that subsides on my tongue at a rate similar to foam fading . the glass has langing lace on its sides now . it is particularly thick just at the surface to rim joint . it creates what looks to be a snow covered lake shoreline on a copper lake . this is definitely a beer of perception . the top of the beer now looks like a flyover on a small lake . what a p bunyonesque experience this is . this is a big fat beer . the goofy label is definitely a forcast of things to come . i m glad that some of my friends are fat . this is a do over . actually it was a do over i ve had it before and am glad to have returned . the perception stuff is worth your time . the clues you get about the upcoming experience are tricky and true .,taste,0.9,1
poured an ugly crystal clear yellow color with a nice fluffy white head . i m not sure what was up with the smell but i did really enjoy the nice peppery spice flavor through out the entire brew it really stood out alone in this brew . very good taste . ends with a very nice long lingering finish . not bad at all but there is alot of other good brews from poland .,taste,0.9,1
this was one of the favorates at a tasting sesion . pours a light sparkling liquid with pleanty of head . then the taste . magic hat has a feel that is very unique . this is kind of like light . very drinkable fruity smell and taste . the aftertaste is a smoth nutty flavor that i have not experienced with any other magic hat products . unlike i would not let this age for a few months before drinking .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle into a goblet . it s a beautiful hazy gold with a frothy white head . great retention and lacing . it has a very sweet and fruity aroma to it . there are a little floral hops in there but mostly sweet . the taste is not as sweet . wow this is a good tripel . it has the perfect belgian hop profile and the right hint of spice . well done boulevard . this smokestack series continues to impress .,taste,1.0,1
the smell is not as heavy as i would expect from a black lager though there are still light malty scents focusing mainly on brown sugars . the flavors come out far stronger on the tongue starting off with an immediate chocolate malt buzz that washes over the tongue with its lovely almost burnt taste then switch gears to bring out lighter grape nuts cereal grain fare that almost seems like it should belong in an pale ale . toffee and caramel flavors are also present here . the chocolate malt then comes back at the end leaving a second layer of almost burnt flavoring that lingers on the tongue for a moment after the beer has gone down . hops seem to be kept to a minimum as i barely manage to pick up any grapefruity bitterness . one odd note for me was that the carbonation seemed to have been cranked to at least ten if not eleven making this just about the fizziest black lager i ve ever had . and i did find the brew just slightly more watery that i would have liked . overall and especially for those just being introduced to heavier and darker beers this is a nice solid offering .,taste,0.8,1
this was not a very good beer . the beer was copper brown in color with no head and no lacing . there was no aroma at all . the taste was watery with some very heavy biscuity flavor that hits after you swallow . it was very watery in the mouth as i said and had almost no bitterness to balance the bready flavor . i did n t even finish it .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at tony s darts away in burbank ca . pours a clear light yellow color with a inch foamy white head that fades to a film . thin broken rings of lace line the glass on the drink down . smell is pretty subdued but i get some tropical fruit and citrus zest aromas . however the taste on this beer is amazing with lots of peach apricot mango and tropical fruit flavors . a mild bitterness on the palate after each sip reminds you that this is a fresh hopped beer . this beer has a good carbonation level with a crisp and bubbly mouthfeel . overall this is a great pale ale in taste even if the smell is somewhat lacking . this reminds me of how sculpin used to be on tap back in the day with all of the juicy fruit flavors . i loved this one .,taste,1.0,1
what a mind phuck . i have never never imagined . the look is taken two ways do you enjoy a giant fizzy floating chile in your beer . if so . if not . smells like i just opened a damn can of jalapeno peppers . taste is a novelty . a spicy indiegstion filled sip of chile . the beer takes a big back seat because you ca n t taste it . the spice gets in the way . but i love spicy stuff . so this beer is actually very appealing to me . interesting feel . like a burning kool aid . well what can i say . is this beer for most people . oh hell no . is it for anyone . not really . i love spicy food and spicy drinks bloody mary but this maintains none of its beer flavor . i drink it for one time only and beyond that never again .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottled in . pours golden orange hazy with lots of thick slightly off white head . decent carbonation visible . a lot lighter than was expected . very malty aromas with lots of corn and grain present . slight spice noted as well . very muted smell for the ingredient list here . i was rather disappointing in this beer at this point . the taste sets this beer apart . it is brilliant compared to the blah appearance and aroma . very chocolaty and rich . nice wheaty malt sweetness present with hints of coffee and caramel . finishes with great floral hoppy bitterness . the chile taste and heat is detectable after the finish . overall lots of balance between all of the ingredients . full body much thicker than expected from the appearance . this beer was a pleasant surprise for me . after reading the description i was expecting or at least hoping for an extremely bold bitter complex spicy beer . what surprised me was the rather muted colors and smells and the taste was also more forgiving than i expected . however it is still extremely complex . one of the better tasting beers i ve had for sure it s great to find something that is just a completely new experience .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a snifter on shared with two friends vintage the color is a very dark scorched crimson brown which appears jet black once settled in the glass . i honestly do n t know as that i d liken it to motor oil . is it dense thick viscous . yeah man . but motor oil . the pour resulted in hardly any head . despite a few intense swirls conjuring the most minute layer of film there is nothing in terms of retention . of course it follows that there is no lacing . the aroma is pretty good . dark fruits burnt malts are notable . notes of prunes plum raisins currants though the latter is a little less apparent than the others . molasses caramel brown sugar overtones . something in there is akin to tobacco maybe dip spit . hints of sweet dark chocolate . this smells very sweet maybe too much so . some alcohol heat is apparent as well . upfront i think the taste is rather good . it is a complex culmination of burnt malts potent dark fruits sugars . smooth sweet milk chocolate blends with hits of roasted coffee . my enjoyment of the taste starts to wane during the middle when a much too potent sweetness becomes apparent . it just turns into a sticky sweet mess in my opinion . the problem seems to stem from the beer trying to do too much at once . on the one hand are the burnt aspects on the other the sweet aspects either of which would be passable were the other scaled down . couple that tobacco harshness i think it s just too much . this sentiment is only intensified by a weird numbing medicinal quality that manifests toward the end . meh . for the most part i ca n t fault the mouthfeel . the body is full with reasonable viscosity . carbonation is appropriately very low . lingering on the finish are notes of burnt tobacco alcohol . unfortunately the numbing quality detracts from the overall feel . other than that the mouthfeel is quite good . while i did n t find dark lord all it s cracked up to be i would not be opposed to trying it again . i would actually like to try it fresh to see if the harsher nature of the beer overshadows the sweetness as i presume it might . as it stands this beer is still suspect in my opinion . i will certainly update adjust accordingly if i have a different experience .,taste,0.3,0
vintage shared with bonis a purple brown with nearly no head . s strong earthy malts sweet figs and some booze . t so many fruity malts sweet figs plums and grapes . the earthy aspects of this brew include quite a bit of oxidation . comes off as sherry like . m fairly heavy and uncarbonated kind of cloying . o very good stuff but too expensive and probably better with less than years on it .,taste,0.9,1
appearance nice coloring head starts out great but dies quickly which in this beer is a good thing smell weak smell of the flavors i was expecting smelled hoppy . taste first sip was pungent . my first thought was that it was too hoppy but as the head died down and the beer got flatter it tasted better . possibly a sharper carbonation than suits my taste . mouthfeel again harsher than expected . for an oatmeal stout this was n t smooth or thick . the carbonation really suppresses most of the beer s quality . drinkability honestly let it sit for a few minutes . after the head dies down and the beer flattens the carbonated sharpness goes away and the good things you would expect from a stout start to show themselves . this beer is worth drinking again if offered by a friend but would hesitate paying for the beer myself . over rated .,taste,0.7,1
a very slight head that dissapates quickly nice amber color s slight yeasty smell and a wine type flavor t fruity taste very little complexity and no aftertaste m not enough carbonation kinda feels like water d overall an ok beer dispite the modest numbers but i wouldnt drink it on a regular basis,taste,0.6,1
it s hard to not give credit where credit is due on this one . every aspect of this beer works exceptionally well to produce an impressive drinking experience . you pay for it duvel will never be as cheap as a bud but what you get is quite worth it . some things that stand out plenty of carbonation which leads to a kick when the flavor sets in . how do they achieve this taste . i ve tasted aromatic spiciness in a beer before but never so well integrated . this not a beer with any sort of typical hoppy bitterness . you ca n t call it bitter . you ca n t even call it sweet well maybe a little . powerful is what comes to mind . i think the high alcohol content helps achieve the balance . the kinds of words needed to describe this brew require a wine connoisseur . i love wine as well and maybe the best way to describe duvel is something akin to a carbonated wine made with grains and hops instead of grapes . you d have to be a masochist to get totally drunk on this stuff . drink slow . enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
foamy white two finger head that dissipated in seconds leaving little cling lace . color is a on the srm beer color chart . smell is a harsh wet corn and malt . taste is really bad flavors of wet grain and skunk . i think i run into a bad bottle and will rate again later . mouthfeel is very watery . i think i could have another if i were really drunk but i will not have another until i re rate .,taste,0.2,0
on tap at the rose crown . i wanted to try this beer but i did n t want to pay a bottle for it without some prior assurance that it would be worth it i.e . good . a poured a surprisingly dark reddish amber body slightly murky with substantial off white head and good retention . it left lots of register marks down the sides as i sipped . my first thought upon seeing this was did they pour me an amber ale by mistake . s when first poured all i could smell were caramel and bread . worried that i d gotten the wrong beer i went up to check . nope it s the right beer . as it warms it develops a subtle floral character . it s blossoming into an apa aroma . it s all right i guess but nothing outstanding in the way of hoppiness . t tasted like a scotch ale at first with tons of caramel and nothing else . as it warmed the flavors fleshed out into a decent assortment of floral hops and earthiness in the initial taste . bread toast appeared near the finish . m medium bodied medium high carbonation . cleanses the palate well . a malty finish overall . d i m not that impressed . i like the concept but the beer does n t stand on its own merits . and its weird confusion in identity looks like an amber smells like an apa initially drinks like a scotch ale is disconcerting .,taste,0.8,1
love brooklyn brewery . hopefully this beer meets their standards . just an awesome looking beer with a huge root beer float off white head that rises quick and falls even quicker with plenty of lacing . a bubbly amber color in the beer is the ideal appearance for a red lager . a sweet grainy aroma . yeasty and seemingly full of adjuncts . i know it s not . but it sure smells like it . a balanced and even flavor . begins sweet . mildly caramel malt . hidden fruit flavor in the middle hidden mild grape . finishes with a decent bitterness . more of a burnt sugar finish . slightly fizzy mouthfeel but also not overly dry . decent brew for a steak . paired with a heavy meal this would be an outstanding offering . on its own it feels underwhelming and also unappealing on the aroma and overall drinkability . i think i will go grill a strip .,taste,0.8,1
had this in a stange bought the beer from an albert in prague . . a dark brown black color no head . bottle may be old . s roasted malt some cherry maybe some anise t strong on the roasted malts and finishing somewhat dry . a nice flavor but a bit misleading compared to the smell . m full bodied but not heavy . d nice beer lowish abv and worth another bucks . nazdravi,taste,0.6,1
red as a fall leaf not much head to speak of but decent lacing . still a pretty looking brew . smooth caramel with generous spice notes a definite malt characteristic pervades in the nose . smells faintly of grape juice . a generous rich tasting brew . malt driven to be sure but with good bitterness a notable alcohol presence . there is fruity creamy duality to this beer that i really enjoy nice . smooth slightly sticky down my throat which is perfect for the season warms me up on the way down . not the kind of thing i would drink en masse but a thoroughly enjoyable beer especially in cooler weather . i ll eagerly wait for this to come around next year .,taste,0.9,1
the first time i had this beer was on a chilly october night in . clear skies leaves crunching underfoot and a crackling fire surrounded by good friends . what should have been the perfect atmosphere for a pumpkin ale . i hated it . at the urging of a few friends who spend the entire fall scouring store shelves stockpiling this beer i gave it another try . the color and aroma were immediately pleasing but i was concerned with the quick dispersal of the head and lack of quality lacing . the flavor just as it was three years ago is nearly unpalatable . it is almost as if they added pound after pound after pound of candy corn and cinnabon into the fermenter . the sweetness is overbearing . it actually made me nauseous . the mouth feel is unappealing and the moldy cinnamon bread aftertaste lingers for an eternity . it lacks a cleanliness to the finish and tastes disturbingly home brew ish . no offense to the home brewer as i am one . the rest will either be dumped or used for some kind of cooking . maybe a brine .,taste,0.3,0
read about this in the spring and could n t try it and now they bottle it . huzzah . in any event . .pours a golden yellow with lots of spritzy carbonation . full creamy haed settles down to a finger and a half and leaves nice lacing . scent is very different . trying to place some of these characteristics . almost a b.o . type smell . kind of gross . other than that i get some lemon and some hops . maybe even some wheat in there . . flavor is a lot like the smell . it s got a weird b.o . thing going on . that s too bad cause the rest of the profile is excellent . very malty and finishes with that stylistic anchor hops bitterness . not a great beer but very unique . and because it s anchor it s priced right .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a chimay goblet . it s a cloudy beer . gold color befitting the golden monkey moniker with a small white head . not much lacing or retention to it . it has a floral and honey smell to it hints of coriander . pretty tasty . typical for the style but right on point with how a good tripel should smell . in my opinion at least . the taste is a great reflection on the smell . maybe a little more floral and slightly bitter with a little hop hit in there . i m really enjoying this one for an american brewed tripel it s one of the best i ve had in recent memory . the mouthfeel is a little harsh with a slight hint of the alcohol content in the aftertaste . i d still go for another one of these . i wish victory was available in louisiana but for now i ll jus thave to pick them up when i can .,taste,0.9,1
an interesting brew . fruity alcoholic aroma . champagne like effervescence and taste . big white foamy head with no lace on the glass . it mellowed a bit after warming bringing forth the malt alcohol and fruit character .,taste,0.6,1
pours clear amber with a surprisingly good tan head that gets pillowy and slowly fades . good crisp smell with plenty of hops but a hint of elmer s glue . organics often have quirky characteristics though and this one is n t off putting . very citrusy . oranges not lemons . not really bitter and what bitterness there is gets you up front vanishes beneath the orange taste then creeps back in the aftertaste . smells like a bitter but tastes like tang . surely organics can stay on type .,taste,0.4,0
a very very dark opaque red almost looks black but in the right light you can see a slight red tinge . good head retention and lacing with finger tan head . s very strong hop smell . slight smell of roasted malts . t amazing . i never know what to expect with cdas . the onset is full of hops a great bitter taste of an ipa . following that up is a smooth chocolate coffee taste with a slight roast character . the finish is more hops very bitter but do n t linger too long . m light body keeping with the cda style . confuses your mouth since it is such a dark beer but then that s the purpose of cdas . the finish caps off the beer very nicely bringing the tastes back to the initial flavor and readying you for the next sip . d good drinkability . definitely heavier than most of the cdas i have had but still nothing like what the color suggests . i would definitely get this again one of the best beers i have had in recent memory .,taste,1.0,1
this pours an opaque deep dark brown just a touch on the lighter side of black . i get fine dark belgian chocolate in the nose a bittersweet symphony . there is also a distinct medicinal aroma . and there s something else around the edges what is that . dark dark fruit almost like blueberry or raspberry pancake syrup . first sip ooohhhh this is good . i was very much expecting that medicinal aroma to overpower as it does in so many imperial stouts but instead it makes the briefest of apperances before quickly yielding to a dry coffee roastiness and then trasnforming back again to that bittersweet chocolate intermingling with raisins . this is very well balanced for a style of brew that all too often swerves out of control . alcohol is not that noticeable . mouthfeel is smooth as silk if not a tad undercarbonated for my taste . but that would be a hard feat to pull off with a brew of this body . drinkability do i want another yes just not right after this one . i most certainly will however in a brandy snifter sitting in front of a fire when the first frost comes . awesome .,taste,1.0,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . small foamy head on a slightly cloudy amber body . smell was nice at start flowery with a caramel finish . something else crept in towards the back . it was also the most prominent aspect of the taste and i could n t quite put my finger on it until i read the other first review here rotten apples . i had it pegged as a very liquor smell but the rotten apples is a much better definition . i could n t get past it just did n t work for me at all .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into a tulip glass a pours a clear amber with a moderate white head that eventually settles down to a thin layer on top of the beer with minor lacing . s pumpkin and spice in short pumpkin pie and quite pleasantly so . t unsurprisingly pumpkin is the primary flavour although i found that the spice does not quite live up to the complex blend of tastes its smell promised it tastes more like alcohol with a few spices mixed in than a proper pumpkin pie spice blend . there was an odd sour bitter note when i took my first sip but i no longer noticed it after a few more tastes . m a moderate mouthfeel with light carbonation . a slight sort of dry astringent character from the pumpkin makes itself known after drinking but not unpleasantly so . o this is a decent beer . it may be a bit of a gimmick but it is much tastier than many pumpkin ales that show up in the fall . the primary issue i find with this beer is that i am not sure when i would want to drink it . it s too spicy to take the place of a lager hefeweizen but also does n t seem like it would scratch that pale ale itch or go well with most food . effectively to me this is an unabashed gimmick beer designed to be consumed at the thanksgiving table and nowhere else and for that purpose it is quite good .,taste,0.6,1
vintage . pours a shinny midnight black color with some minor viscous sticking pouer . a darker brown colored head with good retention and lacing throughout . the nose is complex with a good mix of malt esters and light yeasty notes . to start the malt has a great complexity with a hint of roast and big chocolate notes . more like a dark chocolate there is a light milky aroma that help enhance this smell . some nice light esters with darker fruits figs plums and some cherries . some lighter floral notes with a mix of earthy hops notes . surprised to see it here after so much time . the yeast is very clean . some minor alcohol aromas but very clean . the taste is right on par with the nose . great complexity . the chocolate notes back off a bit compared to the nose but more of an astringent roasty flavor comes out and really balances well . some minor melanodian caramel flavor that finishes nicely and gives it a more smooth finish . the milky notes are much lighter and gives more of a imperial stout flavor . great esters with some raisin and plums but play second to the malt . same with the yeast . the alcohol is very cloying and is there but light and blends nicely . the body is big with a great creamy texture . some astringency up front but hidden in the finish . carbonation is light but allows the malty body to come out . overall a great example of a imperial stout . i think age has done great things with this .,taste,1.0,1
on tap vintage west side served in a tulip a raspberry red with decent head residual hazing on top . the carbonation is visible as well . s tart raspberries sugar t raspberries extremely tart yet simultaneously sweet . this is a one note beer but it s one note is amazing . just a bit of malt is evident which complements the fresh fruit but the raspberries dominate throughout . m lively fruity . no syrup here . d for what it is drinkability is excellent .,taste,1.0,1
had this on tap as it s back on the flossmoor beer sign . a poured a deep hazed golden yellow color . half finger white head shows poor retention . no lace left on the sides of the glass but showed some legs . s tons of alcohol all throughout the aroma . it never really dies down and goes strong right off the get go . light earthy hops in the ending aroma get cut off by the alcohol . the rest of the beer smells like wet grain with a hint of biscuit but mostly wet grain . t well hello there big burst of alcohol in the front . this beer is hot . it was hot the first time they brewed it and it s hot this time as well . alcohol in the front dominated a grainy like pilsner malt . wet grain toward the middle with the alcohol heat dying a little . ending shows the grains coming out once again with a backdrop of drity hops . alcohol comes in once again and crushes any flavor that was there . fuck this beer is hot . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . alcohol and wet grain are left on the palate and the alcohol is pretty much the only thing i can taste long into the aftertaste . flavors were underbalanced but it would be hard to tell i think with all the alcohol flavor . no real off flavors just freaking hot beer . heavy alcohol drying on the palate with each sip . o this beer was not good at all . not a horrible beer i think if the heat were to die down . as of now though this is just a boozy mess . i ve heard some good things about this in the bottle but i do n t think this one should be had on tap ever .,taste,0.2,0
i had n t drunk a mick in years but bought a pack cause it was on sale . i have to say i m kind of disappointed . i mean this is supposed to be the premium beer from the america s largest brewer . surely they could do better . nothing about this beer is exceptional although nothing is really horrible either . it pours out thin with a beigy head that dissipates quickly . not much smell . taste is distant and subdued kind of like bud lite . drinkability is average . so overall i have to give michelob a thumbs down . it s better than no beer at all but that s about all i can say for it .,taste,0.4,0
the hopkilla firkin at black sparrow pub was advertised as dry hopped and cask conditioned . it did not disappoint and is probably the best beer i ve had from people s brewing . the light head of larger bubbles dissipated quickly leaving lots of lace on the glass . smell was all resiny piney hops with little else to back it up very thin malt . the taste is attempting to become a west coast hop bomb . in the words of one of my table mates it s harsh . there is n t any refinement to this fresh hopped monstrosity which is both its beloved strength and achilles heel . it s big bold and beautiful unrefined and will probably scare away as many curious tasters as it attracts . wonderfully daring and a bold addition to people s young lineup . and we re willing local adherents and experimental palates . but it ai n t quite ready for the big time . summing up this is the best of the locavore local brew scene . i m thrilled to support people s attempts to bring this beer and their attitude through black sparrow to the public . but we need a few more iterations of this beer before it s ready for prime time . it s to use a college football analogy the blue idaho stadium grass great for espn to pontificate about but no one actually thinks this is ready to make a bcs run . fabulous . thank you . black sparrow and people s are both to be congratulated and as turnout demonstrated full of eager enthusiastic expectant fans waiting for version . .,taste,0.8,1
well ive had this bottle for a couple of months and i was going to wait a year to drink it but all the reviews suggest that it doesnt really need to age very much and that its basically good to go right away . so here goes . pours a deep majestic red like liquid mahogany . densely packed short head . syrupy looking lacing hugs the glass . massive hops nose with more than a hint of ethanol . obviously a lot of malt in the nose too . not exactly how i think of a barleywine smelling . .more like a super malty double ipa . but hey wow the taste is something else . this is a good beer . initially there s a very bitter hoppy taste with little hints of breadiness and fruitiness and the malt really just acting as a kind of delivery system for tons of hops . then as it warms and your mouth becomes acclimated to it there s some orange zest and maybe even some grapefruit that becomes more noticeable . by the end it really is like a good well aged barleywine . nice and sweet and fruity and great . the mouthfeel is appropriately thick and syrupy . its overall not terrifically well balanced but i wonder if it should be . lastly its maybe a bit too much to drink a whole bomber in one sitting . .i did of course and i kind of regret it because its one of those beer that i know will give me a swirly feeling in the morning it did . but yeah ill buy some more .,taste,1.0,1
got this one from gregoryg and split with crellmoset . thanks . a oh . .this ca n t be good . totally and completely flat . there s no head and no visible movement . the appearance or as much of an appearance as you can have when there s no carbonation present is still pretty decent considering all this . very slight cream lacing as it s drunk but very oily in consistency . the color is actually just about exactly what i would have expected from the packaging a very dark and inky and i particularly find inky an accurate adjective for how it s sitting there blue grey . s heavy smoke wood spice and earth as well as dark fruits and alcohol . prunes and raisins rum and bourbon . t very heavy bourbon and chocolate tastes but also some vanilla . there s also a roast coffee present . pretty decent even without carbonation . there s something slick and syrupy about it maybe a hint of maple . but it s a little hard to tell . m absolutely terrible . as the appearance indicated there is very little to no carbonation . d i ca n t rate this particuarly high because of the mouthfeel but i think that it s pretty remarkable that the taste still holds up fairly well absent carbonation . i wonder if maybe it would have been a . or if the carbonation had lasted . what a shame .,taste,0.9,1
bottle duvel snifter a not much of a head quickly dissipated into some whispy foam . pours a deep dark amber color . almost cherry red in spots actually . s nose is full of bitter hops some caramel malts and alot of alcohol . t hops bite first here but without much character except straight up bitterness . alot of bready and toffee like malts as well but that bitterness never lets go until long after the sip . im also getting some wood definite oak character here . this is a pretty sweet beer almost cloying as it warms . something i find odd . . there is much less alcohol in the taste than the nose alluded to even as the glass warms . there is some warming though which isa good thing . m thick somewhat cloying if you arent in the mood . fits the style so cant really complain too much . little carbination . d drinkability suffers given the abv mouthfeel and sweetness of this brew . one bottle is enough for two id say . this is a solid brew by stone but not the best . it is however more enjoyable than the regular arrogant bastard offering .,taste,0.8,1
nice looking pour here from a ml bottle . dark hazy golden burgundy with a very nice white frothy head . the aroma is strong of salted peanuts with some pear frutiness in the background . the taste is also nutty with a very mild fruitiness . alcohol is almost non existent but this brew has a somewhat watery mouthfeel . .which makes it very drinkable . a nice change up from your typical belgian ale but somewhat lacking in overall character . the theme here is definitely peanuts .,taste,0.6,1
undated twist off stubbie served in a pint glass . black with one finger of creamy light tan that leaves thick and globby lace and the retention is strong . it settles to a couple cm and holds its ground . beautiful beer . nice roasty malts with chocolate milk cocoa powder and a little hop bitterness for balance . nice . full dark roasted malt flavors upfront . a bit of dark chocolate followed by a solid shot of bitter hops . the roasted flavors remain throughout and pair perfectly with the hops with both lasting through the finish . i get the impression that a lot of thought was put into how long the malts should roast in relation to the strain and amount of hops used or vice versa . no astringent flavors no residual hop oil . a rare five for this one . the mouth is full with the right amount of carbonation and as mentioned above no unpleasant residuals . a stout this tasty can be nothing but drinkable . a lot of thought went into this beer and i can taste it .,taste,1.0,1
courtesy of photomike . appearance dark brown minimal head . little sediment throughout glass . smell you guessed it . coffee taste maltiness . overpowering coffee to me . if you were a lover of iced coffee this would be your beer for sure . other than coffee a little brown sugar sweetness and astringency at the end . oveall for me the coffee is just too much . i ca n t taste much else past it . my prefence would be more subtle coffee aromas flavors that better blend w the brown ale . but just mho .,taste,0.6,1
orangey amber and slightly pink i the right light with a thick white head that lasts . the smell is perfumy leafy floral hops . some citrus is present as well as some grassy vegetable character . a little alcohol . floral grassy faintly herbal hops dominate the taste . some citrus and pine is in there too . taste like a healthy dose of amarillo is in there in addition to others it s got that strange medicinal quaility . struggling out fromunder the truck load of hops is a light caramel and a faint lgihter fruity quality . finishes dry with a lot of bitterness at the back of mouth . citrus is more apparent towards the finish and aftertaste than i originally expected . powerful stuff . given the type of doule ipa they seem to be going for here the non barelywine like there is nothing i would change about the flavor of this one . i feel like if i spit on my desk right now it would eat through to the floor . fuller side of medium bodied with smooth but active carbonation . i remember my first time trying this beer a couple years ago . i had already taken a shine to the hop flower but i was in no way prepared for this . i was overwhelmed though i did manage to choke down the entire bottle . many tastings later i can say that while harsh very harsh but so good .,taste,1.0,1
shared this one with rblwthacoz last night thanks for sharing this one . a brownish red sligtly cloudy with a small tiny head . looks thick . s boozy and sweet with some fruit to it . the alcohol scent is fairly overpowering . t much less alcohol than the smell would indicate . without knowing that this was brandy aged i thought port immediately upon first sip . pretty sweet and sticky but not too much for me . there are notes of wood vanilla grape and honey . not as overpowering as i thought it would be as it is surprisngly smooth for such a strong beer . m there is a good carbonation here that really makes this lighter than it should be . while still syrupy it doesnt just cling to the mouth . d very nice sipper here . the potency limits how often i would drink but it is one i would seek out again . this would be nice in front of a fire after a day of cold weather activity .,taste,0.9,1
the pour produces one inch of foamy tan head that lasts about one minute before leaving a thin layer behind . the body is a rich mahogany and red with a great deal of clarity . the nose of this beer is icredibly unique and naturally smoky . the smoke aromas are presented reasonably and do not overpower the senses . a sweet barbecue mequite bourbon brown sugar and molasses smell mix for a sweet smoky blend . this smells a lot like beef jerky . a brief smooth malt presence precedes a strong rush of smoke flavors to start this beer . this initial sweetness seems to extend as this beer warms . the complexity of the smoke flavors is quite good . mesquite molasses fresh tomatoes and a cigar smoke flavor all mix as one for a unique experience . the finish is strong with a salty smokiness that does not overpower this delicious beer . the mouthfeel is relatively creamy and leaves a slight coating on the mouth after each sip . drinkability is only average for this powerful beer . the flavors are delicious but this sytle easily overpowers the palate after one bottle .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy amber orange with a small dirty white head that goes away quickly very good lacing . smell is some hops roasted nuts earthy touch of caramel some citrus in the back . taste is smooth sweet malts fruity grain touch of caramel some grapefruit hops in the back becomes more bitter as you drink but not really bitter overall .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to the folks in the first double trouble bif for this one . enjoyed in a new glarus flute in the company of wonderwoman and leftmindedrighty . looks amazing . fades from a foggy cherry to a peach to straw . the way the light shimmers through this and the way the colors change is unparalleled . not much of a head with only a slight off white collar . smells divine . waves of big sticky barley honey and brown sugar that rounds off with a faint alcohol nip . the sweetness of this one is so solid and smooth i really dont know what to say . the caramel is in the flavor as well but more subdued . it tastes more organic and woody this time around . accompanying the barley is a green grape and fig . this finishes off with a charred coffee and old over aged dead hops . this leaves my palate numb . feels light and clean with only a trace of carbonation . a nice beer for sure but the dryness in the finish is a little much .,taste,0.7,1
a clear weakly headed golden beer with minimal lace and minimal bead . the minimalist approach extended through the nose and the palate.there was some vague maltiness but the flavour was next to non existent the mouthfeel was the beers strongpoint.it was at least clean and sharp . this beer was cheap and for good reason.a flavourless example of a boring style .,taste,0.2,0
first i would like to say this might be the most over rate beer amongst new beer drinkers . i was always told that a beer that needs fruit and or additive such as lime is indicative of a bad beer and the the lack of quality within . a the color has a watery golden hue and sometimes has been damaged by the sun due to clear glass serving bottle . s the scent is skunky almost offensive . this is not the good skunk like aroma from quality hop based brews . t the taste is bitter and leaves a bad aftertaste . tastes like soapy dishwater . m the best attribute of the beer is the effervescence and carbonation not that it enhances the flavors but does help in terms of acting as a refreshing hot summer day beverage . d i find it hard to drink based on the aftertaste and the lingering presence of its poor quality .,taste,0.3,0
poured a very dark brown with a thin head that left a little sticky lacing on the glass . i really enjoyed the aromas on this brew which consisted of belgian yeast cloves dark fruits caramel toffee roastiness and faint chocolate notes very complex . upfront the belgian yeast come thru first on the taste alongside chocolate plum caramel roasted malts and spice accents . there was also some faint clove and booze notes as well . the beer was medium body with a decent amount of carbonation which had a sweet creamy slight spice but boozy finish . maredsous drank very good and was complex acroos the board and was a very delicious beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle best by into a deep goblet . a clear bright gold body small white head that dissipates quickly leaving little lace very light on the visible carbonation . boring . s light grainy and somewhat sweet . nothing much but nothing off either . t light and refreshing with just a hint of wheat spice and yeastiness . honey sweetness and dry breadiness fight it out on the finish . just what i d look for in beer of this style . m light bodied with ample soft carbonation far more than its appearance boded . not bad . d a touch sweeter than some other beers of its style but still quite quaffable . notes this has long been a go to summer refresher for me and i think it s one of the more successful brews in leinie s lineup . nothing truly remarkable but always satisfying . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
i think this is a very good beer despite what others may say it is easily drinkable and very enjoyable . the maple taste is a bit forthcomming though . i find that the beer is lacking somethng though i cant quite put my finger on it . oh well ill just st back and enjoy it i guess .,taste,0.8,1
one of the first craft beers i really got into . i remember almost crying when i dropped one on my front porch . haha . anyway the appearance is pretty unique . it has a ruby dark hue to it and tons of bubbles . leaves some sticky lacing . smell is fruity maybe some plum or strawberry . taste is amazing again more dark fruit and finishes smooth . the carbonation on this beer and pretty much all unibroue beers is huge i usually swirl my glass around for a long time trying to tame it . i think this beer benefits from warming up to some higher temperatures out of the fridge you really get some fruit smells and taste out of it . drinkability is good but usually too carbonated for my taste . great beer all around and a must try for any beer geek .,taste,1.0,1
i was expecting a much hoppier taste and aroma . maybe the keg was near the bottom i do n t really know . despite this surprise i found this a very drinkable beer . at over abv it really went down easy . the beer was a light amber head was full and left nice lace . at least my sample lacked the hop aroma taste was very smooth and and did not feel like ibu s . a very interesting beer that garnered a nice rating despite my surprise and questioning of it s being in top form . i tried this again at the pub and i will say wow . a much better sample hops hops and more palate grabbing hops . loved it .,taste,1.0,1
wow this beer really lived up to all the hype it received . poured nicely into the pint glass and showcased a rich orange color and foamy head . smell was a bit fruity not just orange but pineapple . which caught me off guard . but the taste was amazing so rich with hops but not one bit overdone with a touch of honey aftertaste . with such a high abv you probably could n t drink a whole pack but you know you want to .,taste,1.0,1
from notes verbatim on a pale apricot ale with massive head that just keeps growing . maybe overly carbonated . dull clarity . s lots of bretty funk . sharp strong herbal . i m fairly neutral to this one . t this beer is soooo bitter to me . i ca n t tell why . i may need to revisit this beer to make sure i m not having an off night . m very carbonated . medium body ale . d i struggled to finish this beer . this makes me wonder if i simply got a bad bottle or maybe i just am having an off night . but this is horrible .,taste,0.2,0
as i had this straight from the bottle at a backyard party i did n t really see how it poured although there certainly was no foamy head i could detect . and the color was generally a pale clear light yellow . no overt or unpleasant smell . my first impression was a bitter bite . more like heinekin or sessions than a budweiser . perhaps strong piney flowery hops but not really citrus . very thin bodied clear and sharp on the tongue . overall not a beer to savor but just a thirst quencher with a bite . wo n t be back for another .,taste,0.6,1
a it pours a deep yet translucent brown hue with tannic red edges where the light passes through . a healthy cap of sandstone colored froth deposits small flecks of lace and sticks around for the duration of the glass . s huge tartness and solvent booze are immediately apparent and the suggestion of tart golden and tropical fruit is heavy on the nose . as it airs out it mellows considerably while still retaining notes of guava sour grapes tamarind tart apple and solvent . t this brew is quite strongly flavored and the taste is very much comprised of the same elements as the aroma though the flavor never mellows and likely intensifies with warming . there is a lot of dynamic to the flavor the interplay between the booziness and the tart fruit impressions adds a readily discernible complexity . lastly i must note that the brew is generally quite robust far more tart and alcoholic than a traditional saison . it is a good thing in my book . m less than medium bodied perhaps a bit too sticky . d though i like this brew i can not see myself drinking this regularly .,taste,0.9,1
hopslam pours an amber light orange with a thin white gold head . minimal lacing . the smell is overwhelmingly strong of grapefruit hops but there are also floral sweet scents . the flavor is again strong of grapefruity hops but not as bitter as i expected . there s a sweet butterscotch quality with honey and a hint of pine . the feel is rather smooth at first but then some acidity creeps up towards the end . this is a very drinkable beer . the taste is n t as hoppy as the smell would make you think but it s still delicious .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to optimator for this bottle . a pours opaque black . no color is getting through . two fingers of foamy brown head that is slow to subside . little to no lacing . s smoke and chocolate . neither are very aggressive but certainly present . barley malts and a touch of earthy hops later perhaps willamette . t smoked and roasted barley . a bit of hop bitterness . the flavors are similar to the smells but i was expecting more . perhaps a hint of vanilla and anise at the end m medium to full bodied . smooth on the tongue and easy drinking o quite nice . smoked beers can be very hit or miss and this one is certainly on . could use a bit more flavor to round things out . a barrel aged version of this would be heavenly .,taste,0.6,1
appearance has a deep red coloring with a quickly fading head . smell is sweet and malty . the taste is sweet at first but the middle and finish is quite bitter . mouthfeel is good and the drinkability is below average just because of my personal opinion of the taste . not very impressed overall with this beer .,taste,0.4,0
enjoyed this beer almost six months ago and decided to review it today on a rainy california day at a local concord beer bar e.j . phair . good beer paired with a food sandwich and fries . appears as a crisp looking honey ale . very clean appearance with little head . smells very hoppy but not the traditional bright hoppy flavor . more of a dark complex hopp smell . tastes very hearty . some fruity notes along with pine nuts . hits the mouth very far back on the tounge with a sense of hop oil . mouthfeel is typical for the style . nothing really special about the feel on this beer but it does n t take away from it either . very drinkable beer for those that love hard ipa s . i saw this at the bar and had to not only drink one but recommend it to the person we were meeting for a beer trade . good bear republic offering . one of their best .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle into a globe glass . a pours a clear orange with a finger head that dissipates rather slowly . s citrusy earthy lightly hoppy and sweet think belgian candi sugar . t a little bit of sugary sweetness and some spiciness . it seems quite boring in this category and not at all like the nose . m a little bit light on the carbonation and watery and light to medium bodied with a smooth finish . the light carbonation and smooth finish seem uncharacteristic for the style d perhaps it is too much to ask to finish a bottle alone but this reminds me of a cross between a saison a belgian strong golden ale the latter of which i find difficult to finish more than ounces of in one sitting .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle pours a brown color with dark ruby hues at the edges when held up to the light hardly any head or lacing at all . smell has a wheaty malt aroma hints of bubblegum and a strong alcohol presence . taste has a nice mix of malt and bubblegum bits of spiciness throughout the alcohol strength is very evident right away and even feels a slight burn in the back of the throat decent creaminess with soft carbonation . i think with a bit more time this would be quite good but i d sooner reach for smuttynose s wheat wine .,taste,0.8,1
. oz . bottle a pours a vibrant yellow with a thick white head which leaves lots of sticky lacing . s typical bspa ester smell pears and oranges some pepper . t the taste however is not very good . the ester taste is very astringent and unappetizingly bitter and the spice character is a bit out of whack . tough to drink but not a drain pour . m smooth creamy spritzy and warming really no problems but not great either . d this beer was a dissapointment for me . i m usually a huge fan of bspa s but i just did n t like this one go figure .,taste,0.3,0
i realize i have a problem keeping up with the seasons . maibocks all year long a kolsch at first snow a milk stout to cool down after dragging the air conditioner up from the basement . i like my pace . i see no reason to hurry things . recently though i ve been feeling more then a little bit . rushed . i want to keep drinking pumpkin ale . i really like it a lot . i like it enough to buy a few extra cases to keep me company through the new year then some . so it saddens me to see that christmas sweaters jingle bells are now commonplace the day after halloween . so very sad . if i do n t conform what dear god will the neighbors think . is it too extreme to think i d be shunned . town meetings will never be the same . yes i will conform for the time being . it might be f sunny outside but i will drink this porter be merry . a forced smile might as well be my new poker face . regardless i m still going to keep my halloween decorations up at least another week . i m not going down without a fight . this beer pours with a flush swirling swishing compounding itself into a massive head of milkshake proportions . it would stay for dinner . a chocolate brown head with a black soulless body . your skin looks a little pale in this light my dear drink up now . first thought on the smell is that it is heavy very heavy on molasses . in addition currants prunes burnt crust leather alcohol . it opens up your nostrils like vapor rub but it does not choke or burn . thirty minutes pass like nothing i m still here sniffing the life out of it . the worst of infomercials come go like four star theatre when my nose is within reach of the glass . immersion like i have n t experienced in a while . yes my life is that humble . p the flavor is much the same minus any of the fruity aspects which would of made it an instant . robust but unburnt coffee on the backend lingers for a few seconds but ultimately withdraws to a clean palate . rich but not condensed so as to give you a headache borderline in my opinion as i do have a considerable sweet tooth . it is not syrupy or sticky . it is damn creamy . the carbonation is full but ever so soft . a nitro feel without the widget . . and the alcohol i think i might have forgot about that because it s simply not there . the plush feel of the brew most definitely lent a hand creating this result . even without the notice of alcohol your head will soon learn the result . a liter in i m done . the boiler is n t working but my belly is warm . time for bed .,taste,0.8,1
not familiar with helles bocks so take this with a grain of salt . still loved the mouthfeel incredible drinkability . i might say more about the nose if i knew the style better . nothing wildly distinctive about the flavor nothing that calls out to the palate except for good balance between hops and malty ness . actually maybe the balance is the strength .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pilsner glass a pours a crystal clear light light yellow color with a very slight green tint to it . head came out fluffy dissipating slowly without any existence of any lacing . bubbles float up to the top in scarce amounts . s corn rice wet hay . a warm skunky body odor type sour smell . t while holding my nose i first pick up the taste of what seems to be artificial sweetener followed by artificial lime . honestly i m not getting much more than that . there is a very layed out taste . it starts off sweet and ends sour . nothing to talk about . i d say it s a disappointment but i was expecting this much . m surprisingly it falls as a light bodied beer and not a water beer . there s a bit more body to this than the basic bud light . but that s not saying a lot d if you can hold your nose while drinking this . you ll have no problem downing one on a hot summer day after working yourself to sweat . after quenching your thirst this beer is useless .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a dark ruby amber with a foamy head that falls to a rim of extra sticky lacing . s molasses raisins and rum . t opens sweet and fruity with big notes of molasses raisins plum and rum . a lightly hopped middle is quickly overtaken by dark malt flavors . suggestions of maple syrup in the background . finishes cloyingly sweet with sustained notes of sweet raisins . caution alcohol is deceptively hidden . m slick and syrupy mouthfeel . d heavy handed use of belgian beet sugars make this offering too damn sweet for session drinking . one and you re done .,taste,0.8,1
this is a very tasty beer . after drinking a mix pack of anchor brewing company this is probably my favorite . pours a beautiful color golden orange . smells sweet and fruity . tastes balanced and plentiful . would be a good session beer . i d buy again if it was n t for the price .,taste,0.6,1
i really like this stout . the aromas here are amazing smells almost like a latte with roasted coffee and sweet mixed with some oatmeal . the tastes follow the nose but with less sweetness . roasted chocolate malts and coffee a very small bit of hop bitterness but creamy and smooth for sure . the mouthfeel is great here too pretty creamy sweet oat flavor is left on the tongue as a good after taste . overall the drinkability is excellent pretty filling though and the roasty character might overpower the sweets after a while another great brew from river horse .,taste,0.8,1
dark peach color slightly orange with a nice carbonation head that s off white in color falls quickly . the beer smells amazing very fruity tones come in such as black currants peaches raspberries wild berries kind fo like a fruit juice . lots of fruitiness in the taste too but not as much as the smell leads on . this beer is tangy and biting the carbonation attacks you and a very minimal amount of hops come through in the end however this is highly drinkable and a great beer to try .,taste,0.6,1
glass sam adams perfect pint glass temp cellared approx degrees huge thanks to geezlynn for hooking me up with this rarity . jojomdma is classic . this one pours up a super dark brown color that could easily pass for black . it produces a two finger head of light brown colored foam . the retention is really pretty impressive . the lacing is curtain like and very sticky . this smells like some chocolate covered hops . the hops are slightly more prominent but it s really a lot more balanced than i d expected it to be . very good presence of citrus hops along with some hints of pine and even some light floral notes . good presence of chocolate roasted maltiness . mild traces of dark coffee beans . this nose really does a good job of making me think of ipa s and stouts at the same time . uh oh . it s losing me here . this is not newarly as smooth and delicious as the nose led me to believe . the chocolate malts are way over roasted almost to the point of tasting burnt . this gives a not desired touch of bitterness which combines with the hop bitterness and amplifies it . not really in a good way though . this is harshly dark and bitter . i do n t like it . this has a medium to almost full body and a mild to medium level of carbonation which works very well together . it is very smooth and has a nice small amount of creaminess coming in . i ca n t see myself drinking this one again at all . i m not sure why others would want to either but that s why our palates are different . i ll leave this for someone else .,taste,0.4,0
a very creamy head a solid two fingers bone china to very light tan . body is indeed an orangey copper . good start up lacing . pleasant and inviting . the familar toasty nose of an alt . not big but nice . smooth toasty malt start very subtle noble hop brush for balance . clean finish almost no aftertaste . ok mouthfeel maybe a bit watery in spots . very easy drinkability good sessioner . another good crossover beer from fordham which wo n t scare the bmcers and is tasty enough for the geeks to have at a pub or party .,taste,0.6,1
wish i would have reviewed this while in germany but here it goes . big white head that never gives up as long as you dont the head laces lightly and sparkles like champagne . glowing orange hazy liquid with lots of bubbles of all sizes . smells like a yeasty wheaty dream come true with some floral hops so smooth with a light amount of banana in the yeast . basic well rounded and yummy bubbly smooth and dry . there is a reason bavarians suck down so much of this all day because it is so drinkable and refreshing .,taste,0.7,1
this beer was a nice golden orange color with a good head that left really nice lacing down the glass . the smell was really great with a bit of pine but mostly tropical citrus fruit . it has lots of tropical flavors including mango and pineapple . really awesome enjoyable but a little bit sweet for a dipa . i feel like the mouthfeel was a little bit heavier than i wanted and that definitely came a bit with the sweetness . enjoyable carbonation levels which helped to cut the mouthfeel a bit but not enough . big thanks to lnashsig for the chance to try this one .,taste,0.9,1
i ve had this on tap a few times last month and thought i d try the bottled version . poured from a ml . green glass bottle into a chimay snifter is apricot to murky brown with of ivory foam . the foam settles quickly although the carbonation is adequate for this barrel aged beauty . very sweet and booze laden to the nose dark ripe fruits apricot rockmelon honeysuckle and bourbon come through strong . what you smell is what you taste here . thick and somewhat chewy with big body and large abv that does n t seem as big and warming as it actually is . a very mellow and well aged brew here not to mention very tasty . if you want to try a big sipper with some complexity look no further this is very big and very well done . my kind of beer .,taste,1.0,1
a clear golden color with little head and bad retention . s hoppy smell and a little caramelly t not at all impressive . too much of a metallic salty taste . m light feel a bit overcarbonated d not an easy drinker i certainly would not buy it and would probably would only drink it if i was desperate .,taste,0.2,0
this has to be the most boring beer labeled grand cru i ve ever had . appearance is a light golden color with minimal head . aroma is like sprite soda with the addition of clove coriander . flavor is very mild and refreshing . quite nice for a hot summer night which is not typically when i m reaching for a belgian beer . mouthfeel is quite light and refreshing . if there was a big market for belgian style ale that drinks like a light beer then this stuff would go over like crazy . still i would weakly recommend . i got this beer via my guest subscription to the microbrew of the month club .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into pilsner glass . a hazy straw to lemon yellow thin head . lotsa little bubbles in the glass aid retention . no lacing . s light summer fruits . orange lemon some strawberry and a little bit of vanilla . nose starts out with a slightly tart character that quickly changes to sweet almost sugary texture . t much wheat with hints of lemon orange and something like sassafras . touch of grass . a very faint bitter note more of carbolic acid than of hops . m very light very thin even for a hef style which i expect to at least have some weight . a velvety texture from the carbonation . i really mean like velvet if you were swallowing against the grain of the fabric and not in a bad way . it s actually kinda pleasant . minus points for being so watery bonus for nice carbonation . d light and easy . i hate to say it but this almost warrants a slice of lemon or orange to kick up the hints of those flavors in the beer . maybe not dropping the fruit in but just a twist of rind after the head settles . maybe have some fruit on hand for munching on the side . not sam s best offering but eminently drinkable and that s what was here asked .,taste,0.4,0
from a bottle into a pint glass . pours a dark golden color with a dense half inch white head . head dissipates but not completely leaving a film across the top with clouds . nice lacing in rings very dense . caramel and barley comes right through . some other grainy fragrances are present also . a touch of noble hops but not sweet . well balanced beer . high notes are a touch of wheat and barley . very pleasant and light . a tiny touch of golden delicious apple . a very light caramel flavor well balanced with the clean noble hop finish . a delightful medium light bodied beer . carbonation is incredibly refreshing and does n t make the beer feel light or watered down . almost a velvety texture . great beer reminded me of many of the high quality lagers you can get in germany and the czech republic . although satisfying with a homemade pizza it could go with any traditional german dish or with most casual dining fare . i d recommend with grilled pork chops or chicken salad and haricort verts .,taste,1.0,1
got this single for my birthday although freshness date indicates july . poured from a brown stubby into a pub glass . a frothy white head foams up receding to leave a layer of foam and thick lace trails . the beer appears filtered a pale brown with amber hues transparent but darker in color . aroma is mostly biscuity malt up front with some pine bitters and rind aroma . honey malt mild pancake syrup and a touch of cereal grains . aroma is quite enjoyable but hops are subdued . i m now wondering how this is fresh i can only guess much better . taste reflects the smell although hops are mostly dead now . plenty of cereal grain flavors bordering husky . nutty chalky tones present after the swallow . malty semi sweet with just a bit of bitterness remaining . mouthfeel is a tad thin but carbonation is kept in check and does not bite bringing just a touch of fullness to the feel . this tastes more like an apa to me then an english brown . yet its very delicious for a brown just seems to have more characteristics of an apa .,taste,0.6,1
bought from whole foods in bellevue wa made a slight tsss as the cap was pried off . a midnight black with garnet hues near the bottom edge if held up to light . moderate bubbly chocolately tan head that quickly shrinks s at first this has a dark fruity aroma like sweet cherries and is almost berry like in smell . during the opening and initial pour . nose up to the glass however yields earthy aromas of roasted nuts lots of coffee molasses toffee dark chocolate . very very slight alcoholic presence . no wood or bourbon on the nose . t m this is a thick chewy beer . very noticeable alcoholic presence even after completely different beers already . warms your throat stomach . you can definitely tell this was aged in bourbon barrels as the warming bourbon taste comes through in full force . relatively high hop bitterness . ca n t really taste any of the other smells that were experienced . d high abv and booziness will limit how much one can drink of this . this is more of a sipping beer and even at that it s quite alcoholic . very bitter too . i also have to agree with josiahschlender s statement that this warrants being in a category of imperial porter . it does not fit into the standard american porter category given it s high bitterness and hop heavyness . edit this has been compared to the abyss but after having abyss on tap just a few weeks ago this tastes nothing like it . this is a harsh bitter brew vs abyss which is clearly more robust complex and flavorful . totally different beers imo .,taste,0.4,0
appearance red and golden hues little bit of white head but not much . small amounts of lacing . smell fruits and brown sugar . not smelling a lot else but i ca n t smell very well at the moment . taste almost a toffee flavor with some sweet fruit notes and a little hop kick at the end . mouthfeel pretty thick good carbonation . has a crisp feel despite it s heaviness . drink i am drinking it slow not quite a sipper but would n t really want to just throw it back either . but it is quite enjoyable . i had this last year and i did n t like it as much because i did n t care for the hops and the sweet altogether . but i have grown to appreciate that combination more and think this is a pretty solid beer . ca n t argue with a bottle for a barleywine either . edit had several of these since my review and while still good they seems to be a little inconsistent in the flavor department .,taste,0.7,1
poured from bomber bottle into small snifters one for me and one for my wife . poured nice and dark with a ruby tone . about an inch of fading head . smells like mincemeat pie in my glass . tastes like ginger bread nutmeg clove and cinnamon . many spices that linger on the tongue . alcohol is well hidden . most certainly a winter sipper . almost a perfect match to go with oatmeal raisin cookies .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to cmrillo for remembering that i wanted this one and hooking me up . oz brown glass pry top bottle . no date . opened at degrees . pours a thick opaque black with thick creamy tan head that leaves a little lacing . nose is big and angry with bourbon . some roasted notes and raisny leathery fruit like dried figs and dried dates . lots and lots of boozy vanilla . palate is fat but structured with a stiff alcohol presence . lots of delicious sweet vanilla charred wood and of course bourbon flavor . something like cola too . finish is drying and bitter with some hops . if i dig for it i get the impression of bitter cocoa beans . notes rather like a dried darker version of bourbon county stout . the cocoa nibs barely show up but the bourbon plays an awesome strong role . love it . edit had a second bottle on that was infected . recapped it and sent the bottle back to foothills for analysis . awaiting lab results .,taste,1.0,1
pour golden copper with a head that disappears to fast for my liking aroma of malt and caramel smooth but a little to much caramel sweetness for my liking leaves my mouth with sweet stickyness very drinkable but not my kind of beer . im not impressed by it but im sure others like it .,taste,0.6,1
looks like everybody s drinking this out the bottle do n t find much from mercury in nyc hooray to spuyten duyvil for having a cask of this delicious oatmeal stout . disclaimer this may be my favorite style of beer if you do n t parrticularly like a smooth dark beer with a bite this may not be your thing . poured beautiful black with a light brown one finger head . some retention lacey . no strong bouquet but definitely a sense of roast malts wine and some sort of chemical . appetizing and uneasy all at once . this disappeared with the first sip . mmm . . i wish chocolate ice cream tasted this good . a little mineral bitterness but mostly creamy oat chocolicioiusness . yum . felt good going down i could drink this til i pass out on the bar . nice job mass .,taste,1.0,1
pours a nice golden color with a slight head . the aroma is of floral and earthy hops with hints of citrus fruits . the taste is of a slight caramel malt backbone with touches of citrus fruits . the main taste is of earthy hops and touches of floral hops . the mouthfeel is moderate carbonation . overall its a nice beer good flavor and nice aroma not the best ipa you will ever have but it is very solid .,taste,0.6,1
a oz . can poured into my huge oz . shaker pint glass . a match made in heaven . it pours an amber red with a fluffy creame head . the head is generous and leaves a surprising amount of intricate lacing on the sides of the glass . this is one of the best looking lager i ve seen . it s pretty inviting . the nose is mild as i m sure it s designed . a bit of sweet caramel malt and not much else . i like the crispness and the lack of obvious adjunct malt as typical in this type of lager style . the taste for a split second seems alright then it just takes a nose dive into the oblivion . a huge rubbery taste come out . it s so distracting i ca n t even try and pick out anything else . it s unappealing to say the least . i had such high hopes for this beer . the rubbery taste transfers into a slick type mouthfeel and ruins that as well . not as compete as the taste but enough for it to not be too good . the drinkability if i block out the rubber taste is n t actually too bad . i finished the whole oz . without much fanfare despite the rubber taste . i really had high hopes for this beer i ca n t get it in il but picked up a can in tn specifically to review because of it s reputation . i hope it s just a mishandled can because if all yuengling tastes like rubber then i ca n t trust any more east coasters ba opinions anymore .,taste,0.3,0
a this one is a cloudy dirty soupy brown amber with a tight inch cap of desert camouflage colored head . i like how friggin dirty this looks . it looks like water from the most tepid insipid nasty hot stagnant infested south american jungle river . i hope that it does n t smell or taste like that though . s super malty bread with some weak hops that smell like orange juice concentrate with heaps of grass thrown in . t sadly the taste does n t live up to the awesome appearance and nose . it does sort of taste dirty though . i taste very prevalent green tea some mild orange hop notes along with some dry crusty bread notes some darker bread too . .like pumpernickel that s been getting hard and crusty for a few days . there is n t really a whole lot of complexity or assertiveness . it does taste a lot like green tea though . they should really put that green tea in larger print . i hate green tea and bought this without reading the very fine print on the bottle . all i saw was zen ipa and thought . great . most ipas are at least decent so this should be a safe purchase . wrong . i m trying to be positive but it really does taste a bit like vomit . m the body is pretty much medium and carbonation is almost non existent . the finish is just about the driest i ve ever experienced in a beer wine or whisky . this is literally like eating a big ole mouthful of sandy dirt . it really is that friggin dry . i ve got to give it a pretty high mouthfeel score just for that . d i really do n t care for this beer . i ll never buy it again but i m glad that i tried it . it s very very unique . everyone just has to try this to see the dag nasty river bottom soup appearance and experience the moisture wicking super dry sandy finish .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a cloudy golden orange color . a large white head rises to over two finger and gently recedes to a ring . some sticky lace is left behind . s yeast and fruity esters up front . a nice sweetness . floral and grassy hops . mild funk . t sweet with lots of peppery spice . some yeast and funk . an odd lingering bitterness that does not mesh well with me . hot alcohol a well . m d a medium body that is crisp dry and refreshing . not hard to sip on . the alcohol is a little to much for my tastes though . not bad at all . i am enjoying the bottle but not my favorite saison or allagash beer . it is worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
the pour into my la moneuse tulip raises a very dark tan two finger head with large bubbles and slick lacing above a mysterious opaque body . the head falls at an average rate to a glass ring . the nose is very malty sweet and alcoholic with raisins and other dark fruits leading to a cloying odor . there s also a strong roasted scent . the taste is at once toasted and sweet smooth and acidic . finishes with a mild anise flavor . this is quite mild but enjoyable . the body is heavy with fairly low carbonation . a nice drinker but not a standout that i ll seek again .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a dark brown with a thin off white head that dissipates quickly . s not much aroma to it . there is a bit of roasted malt character and bready smell to it . t the taste is the better part of this offering . some sourness to it with roasted malt in the background . very little hop bitterness . m thin and watery . carbonated to style . d with a little body behind it this could actually be a pretty good beer . the thin mouthfeel and lack of aroma take it down a few notches .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark brown with a thick full mocha head that comes with a quickness . smells of coffee and sweet malts . dark chocolate is very present too . malts hit up front . coffee tones fading way to a little bit sweeter chocolate . maybe a little dark fruits coming through in the end . very delicious beer . creamy smooth just the right to ease my way into the day . if this beer could find its way to my breakfast table every day i would not complain .,taste,1.0,1
if you want a very delightful winter holiday beer this is certainly one to try . it pours a dark brown . much darker than what you d expect from a typical lager . smell is intense ginger cinnamon and spices . taste is just like it smells . lots of distinct flavors colliding . great beer for the holidays .,taste,0.9,1
first time i ve had this in a can and it tastes nothing like when i ve had this on draft . sadly quite the opposite . looked good when i poured it smelled okay but there s some off taste that i ca n t put my finger on a chemical . it s not as hoppy as the draft version i smell or taste almost no hops . i m wondering if this was packaged in the wrong can . if i d reviewed this on draft a few months ago i d have given it great reviews probably an a,taste,0.2,0
great suggestive labeling . the beer is a bit pale though yellowy looks like a cheap macro brew . the smell and taste are lower in quality than other beers in this crowded style . it did go down smooth for have a below average taste . the carbonation levels were solid . you could drink many of these but i cant find a reason too .,taste,0.4,0
after spending several minutes perusing the aisles and bypassing many of the staple imperial stouts at my neighborhood liquor store i decided to give this new arrival a chance . it was my first time trying any beer from two brothers . it looks and pours like an imperial stout and has the alcohol content that one would expect . unfortunately that is were the similarities to the characteristics one would expect in a quality imperial stout end . there s no need to discuss hints of coffee or chocolate or any subtle blending of flavors associated with stouts . there is one pervasive and overwhelming taste of sour milk that masks any other taste that might be present . at first i assumed the pack of bottles i had purchased had spoiled in some way . however in reading other reviews i see that my experience is not unusual . the sour taste has been discussed by other reviewers . one reviewer described it as an overwhelming metallic taste . whatever it is it s nasty . i ve always described the experience of drinking beer as being like oral sex even when its bad its good . but this beer defies such a contention . its just bad . not bad in an interesting or novel way but bad like . man is it safe for me to even be drinking this . as i said this was my first experience with two brothers . maybe their other offerings are better but i ll never know . this will be the only money these brothers will ever see from me . avoid at all cost .,taste,0.2,0
great aroma with some fruity esters and a bit or roastiness . no belgian phenolics though . the taste is good complex raisiny fruity moderate roast level bitter chocolate . definitely some aspects of age here sherry like notes of oxidation . nothing special here though . either of southern tiers imperial stouts choklat oatmeal is superior in every way . the real problem here is that there is nothing belgian about this beer . a decent beer but severely over hyped and overrated in my opinion . .,taste,0.6,1
bought this one at saq and my tasting note say i first tasted this in october . appearance is so nice red amber color this is very good beer color . the smell is hops but very light and the same can be said about the taste . i had no head everytime i tried this one . next i ll pour aggressively so i get one . everytime i drink this one i search the hops . there is some but it is so light . i guess i m more used to american ipa which have more hops . overall not a bad beer but for those who like very hoppy beer this one is not for you .,taste,0.6,1
pours murky surprisingly opaque considering i ve had it for over a week without disturbing it . dull yellow orange body with a large fluffy white head that recedes gradually eventually leaving just a ring of foam around the beer . lacing trickles in strands down the glass . the smell is super dry and spicy lemon zest a bit musty . bitter orange peel and grapefruit . very citrusy and grassy . yeast and hops dominate . the flavor begins with sweet citrus flavors slightly tart but not sour . this is rounded off with a significant amount of bitterness for a belgian ale and finishes dry and yeasty . though i m describing flavors that are easy to pin down . i feel like i ca n t quite go in depth enough . this beer is extremely unique even by fantme standards . i also get unique raw honey like flavors . as the beer warms . or as i get used to it i begin to recognize the typical fantme flavors . the carbonation is surprisingly pretty low . it just provides a slight tinge which helps deliver the citrus flavors . despite the low carbonation it was enough body to keep it from feeling watery . this is a pretty hard beer to put down . i keep taking sips just to try and figure it out . with the amount of body and complexity it feels like a big beer but the abv is hidden fairly well . split between friends it could retain its refreshing qualities but having the ml to myself is pretty enjoyable too .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark copper color with moderate carbonation and a frothy lace of head . smell is on the light side but acceptable and it s hard to pinpoint and specific aromas . goes down really smooth . taste is typical dark lager which is pretty darn good and slight sensation or bittterness . carbonation feels very minimal but no complaints . overall very drinkable beer and would pick up another but have not seen this in the states .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
pours a deep mahogany red with violet hues a small head forms initially but vanishes quickly into a light lacing light carbonation . smells distinctly of toasted malts and faint dark fruits w a spicy hint of alcohol . the taste is very nice malty with fruit undertones . goes down with a lightly fruity sweet sting and is followed by a sugary sweet but not too sweet aftertaste . there is not a hint of the abv in the taste easy to drink and has more of a carbonated mouthfeel than appears . i really enjoy this ale but for such a complex brew i d need to move on to something else after a couple . still very interesting and enjoyable i will be getting this again .,taste,0.9,1
this poured a clear bronze with tan head . it smelled sweet like peach hops and nectar not quite honey mixed with a sort of cornmeal malt . it tasted like bitter copper hops and semi sweet burnt honey . it was oily with slight carbonation and a bittersweet aftertaste . overall it was very clean and smooth with an interesting flavor that improved as it warmed . in the end this was quite a tasty and drinkable imperial .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is nice pours to a two finger head . smell is good a definite coffee and chocolate presence . taste is very good . bold with a pronounced coffee aftertaste . mouthfeel is pleasant . drinkability the first two go down exceptionally well but after that its time to switch to something a little bit lighter . a bit heavy to drink more than a couple of . i really look forward to this beer every winter its one of schlaflys best products imho .,taste,0.8,1
oz picked up during christmas trip to grand rapids . really dark brown pour just some light around the edges . about a finger of light tan head . quite a bit of carbonation appears throughout the beer . this does smell like pb j . there is some caramel like maltiness as well . i guess this is good if it s what they were shooting for . taste is intensely fruity grapes and lambic like sour . there is some malt a nuttiness that peaks through but finishes fruity dry . lighter mid body and higher than average carbonation . this with the sourness really makes this a one and done unfortunately . pushing the limits this one is just barely worth trying in reality .,taste,0.7,1
appearance chestnut brown with a frothy white head smell i just ca n t pick up much here a bit of cocoa and malt taste this is much better than the nose hazelnut cocoa malt are all bold mouthfeel light to medium bodied medium carbonation good flavors on this as the taste lingers really well on this slightly sweet but not overpowering pretty smooth finish overall for the price not the best value for oz but a good beverage worth trying,taste,0.9,1
black color very small light tan head . also a little bit of lacing . chocolate licorice and a just a bit of wood in the nose . interesting flavor . coffee and chocolate but a stangely sour finish . possibly a bad bottle it did have the old style label .,taste,0.6,1
appearance is a copper color with a nice light tan head which died quick and did n t produce any lacing . the smell of pine hops very light aroma . the taste of citrus mostly lemon and a bit of bitterness at the end . mouthfeel was light a bit flat . drinkability is very good i ve had this on tap and in the bottle i think i perfer tap .,taste,0.8,1
had this on nitro on a friday at the hulmeville inn . poured into a pint glass and i most say one of the finest looking stouts i have ever seen . thick creamy heading that left a very creamy fluff when i finished it off . opague black and light brown heading . smell is very subtle nothing really stands out . subtle roasted malt and some chocolate notes as well . taste is one of the very best in my mind . so much going on here . very sweet milkiness to start thing s off then turns to a a nice blend of roasted and chocolate malt . the finishing touches is a bit of cinnamon that ends thing s . amazing . mouth is full bodied and a bit chewy.extremley velvety smooth and leaves no ill lingering s or off tastes . drinkability is awesome i am going over and over what is wrong with this and i ca n t find a damn thing a very fine stout and a new favorite of mine . maybe a bit too sweet for a session but a must taste . again awesome .,taste,1.0,1
wanted something assertive to go with the wings which were pretty damn awesome so i ordered the apa which i figured would be the hoppiest they had to offer that day . even though nothing else promised much of a hop bomb this one underwhelmed in its hop presence and mouthfeel . the color is pretty light about srm it s clear and the head is thin and an off white . so it is a pale ale . very unassertive nose on this beer and you have to give it a few gos to sense the hops and the malts . the hops come through as piny and fruity seeming a bit juicy . the malts are caramel balancing the hops . in the taste the malts turn nutty and the hops get a bit woodsy . one of the few beers i ve had that tastes a lot better than it smells . really enjoyable taste but that s really undermined by the watery mouthfeel . this is one of the thinnest apa s i ve ever had . this makes it exceptionally drinkable but as a friend pointed out so is water . you could easily drink this beer all evening long and enjoy it but it s a not a bog beer by any stretch .,taste,0.8,1
tasted from bottle obtained in a trade . pours clear orange with an average white head and good lacing . nose is very sweet with a hint of candied lemon and some breadiness . this beer is almost marshmallow sweet with a hint of citrus and the hops really delayed until the finish . the body is full with nice carbonation and a beautiful hops finish .,taste,0.6,1
. . . no wonder i was influenced . i d saved this . it is a ml bottle stamped dec . it was worth the wait . it s very big and boozy . i had it with a ham sandwich which paired very well . i did however wonder why i d ever distract this beer with food again . it popped open slightly when i uncaged and uncorked it . it was maple syrup in color and the head was a skim . it has a beguiling taste that is spicy and fruity and with a lot unnamable going on at the same time . it was very good . i will buy more to age . beware of the abv .,taste,1.0,1
what would you expect from nitro and old rasputin . .well the appearance is lovely dark rich frothy excellent retention . etc . i found that the nitro detracted from what is truly good about this brew . normally this brew has a nice hop presence almost over the top . roasty charred and good . on the nitro while all these characterstics are there just expect them to be dumbed down . notes excellent beer . why is it on nitro . no reason in my opinion this is just a way to market it as a guinness . i heard this many times throughout the night . bartender its similair to a guiness but slightly stronger . ok .,taste,0.8,1
appearance this beer has a nice amber color and is crystal clear . in contrast to the wonderful color my sample has no head and lacing . smell the smell of this beer is awesome . lots of pungent hop and cookie like malt aromas . taste starts sweet and finishes with the bitter hop attributes . the flavors are balanced and a delight to taste . mouthfeel this beer has a good level of carbonation and dances accross the my mouth . drinkability very good . you can drink this all night .,taste,1.0,1
i actually had my growler filled straight from a tap with this beer . what a way to enjoy it . i had had a glass at the bar and new that it was worth filling a growler with it . its a dark dark red color with a burnt red brown head that was typically between a finger or two . it is a warm beer for the winter and goes well with steak chicken or pizza . as far as the taste . there may be a slight taste of hops but it was very grainy with sugar notes and a slight caramel feel . this is definitely a grain malt beer with a sweet aroma . very crisp in the mouth . refreshing and pleasant to the palate . if you take the time to drink this beer you will enjoy it immensely .,taste,0.9,1
poured a nice dark brown with practically no head . the smell was really faint i had to really put some effort into catching the tones of this scent . it came off as roasted malts and hops . the taste however certainly made it s presence known . the hops and roasted malt where there in force accompanying a nice chocolate cofee taste . really good . went down smooth . very well balanced mouth feel and a nice pleasant burnt hops after taste .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle chilled and poured into a weizen glass . best before date july. . i have a few of these if anyone would be interested in a trade unlike the roundhaus pils these will not be made again appearance a typical wheat beer technique to pour the beer poured a golden hazy straw colour with a finger of soapy white head that quickly resides to a nice ring around the glass leaving little to no lacing throughout the glass till finish . smell very very sweet on the nose with that usual railway city fruitiness to it that is present in all of their brews . among the sweet concoction i do get the coconut smell in there which is nice but not overpower in any way not much of a typical wheat beer on the aromas though . taste the taste is really where the coconuts come through in this one again paired with that typical railway city fruitiness on the palate as well . you do get a slight hint in the taste that this is a wheat beer with a bit of bready malt flavours although there is almost no spice presence just sweet fruit flavours and coconuts that is strong at first and then fades . mouthfeel light to medium bodied with average carbonation smooth and crisp it goes down very easy with an average abv . overall a great summer drinking beer and the palm trees and coconuts on the label definitely suggest that as well i drank this one on the patio on a nice summer evening and i could do that all night long . a great beer and the seasonal offerings from railway city just keep getting better and better . i was told that they actually got in touch with the kona brewing co. on how to incorporate the coconuts into the beer and damn did it ever work out you can definitely taste the coconuts although not overpowering . wish this was not a seasonal and sold out for that matter as i would drink this all summer long .,taste,1.0,1
this beer knocked my socks off the first time i tried it . i thought it was on a par with sion and dom kolsches but after further review the quality of this brew has diminished . it had an excellent aroma but when it began coursing down my throat it tasted sour . i ca n t recall this sourness the first few times i tried it .,taste,0.6,1
what a excellent beer . it has got the most beautiful amber color with a little reddish head and smells delicious . the taste is awesome sweet fruity malty and a little hint of the alcohol in the aftertaste . good mouthfeel but you ca n t have too many of these in a row i had a little buzz after the first mug already and that was for diner .,taste,0.9,1
when poured into my glass this beer had a small sized tan head that contained fine large bubbles that was mostly lasting . the body of this beer was clear with carbonation observed and a reddish brown hue . the nose was malty and fruity with a malt and caramel flavoring . the palate was smooth and medium bodied . this beer left a good amount of lacing on the sides of my glass .,taste,0.7,1
beer from the bottle into my terrapin pint glass . vintage abv is listed at . on the label . appearance is quite good . a deeper tan color than most ipa s is visible in the liquid that is very clear . two fingers of fluffy off white head sit atop that gradually recedes to a fairly thick head . lacing is apparent all the way down . smell is of spicy malt and fruity hops . the malt is very pronounced for an ipa . maybe more than is appropriate for the style . taste is heavy on the malt with lots of rye blasting through . the hops are way to light for this to really be considered an iipa . that is not to say this is not a great beer . the rye malt really is the center piece with sweet sticky sugars making for a tasty treat . think of it more as a barleywine with plenty of rye if you plan on trying it . if that is what you are expecting you will not be disappointed . mouthfeel is thick and viscous . a nice sipping beer this is well enjoyed by itself . drinkability for this beer is about average . the alcohol is definitely there so i could n t chug it . one at a time will be good enough . i liked this one a lot with the exception that i am not considering it a double ipa . like i said it s more of a barleywine with rye . i liked it so much i believe i am going to pick up a couple more four packs . one to drink now and the other to age . with the . abv and big malt presence i believe this will be pure rye candy once all the hops fade in a year or so .,taste,0.9,1
a snifter pour nice little off white cap of carbonation about a fingers width gradually recedes to a nicely retained layer the beer itself a light medium golden amber color s body of light caramels somewhat sweet citric hop aroma mostly earthy not terribly pungent but it works alright then there s that ever present legend buttery aroma wish they could do something about that it s not too heavy at least m carbonation just under moderate smooth body medium t lightly caramelized malt sets the stage for a full but balanced dose of citrusy earthy english style hops adequately strong for the style but well balanced finishes with a moderate bitterness and glimpses of pine there s a diacetyl butter flavor throwing things off pretty annoying as it starts to pull out more with warming but at least it does n t override everything else d not too bad had n t purchased this one because i knew it d have some diacetyl going on things are otherwise in reasonable balance and the alcohol does n t show too much would love nothing more than to nail them for the butter flavors how could they not fix this problem that runs throughout most of their line . but it was a reasonably enjoyable beer single from corks kegs richmond va,taste,0.6,1
crystaline yellow with bubbles throughout . bleached white fluffy head that faded slowly . lots of hoppiness on the nose . while the hops are intensive on the tongue you do n t feel like you re drinkng a regular ipa there is just something missing . it might be the abv or it might be the complete and utter lack of anything but hops . very sharply carbonated but suites it well . average drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
i had this one yesterday on tap at the bruery . they only serve you six ounces due to the abv . a dark brown cola color . s strong oak smell maple syrup and you definitely smell the alcohol at . . t you get a strong oak taste up front and then the sweetness hits your palate . to me it seems the beer has many flavors but i could n t seem to separate them on my palate i just got sweet and syrupy and maybe a bit of vanilla . one thing i will say is that the alcohol is hidden well here . m a nice full mouthful somewhat thick and syrup like . o i was disappointed overall on this one with all the great reviews this one got . by no means does it not taste good i guess i just was n t into the style of this one . for me the oak flavors took center stage and did n t allow any of the other flavors to come through . i did n t feel like i was drinking a beer it was more like a dessert wine in a way . for the price you pay for this one i do n t know if i would revisit it .,taste,0.6,1
seeing a sale i decided to go ahead and try cedar mountain light . i poured from a can into a chilled mug . the head was at first impressive and the color of the beer seemed inviting . while the beer was still very cold it was very drinkable and i would say i almost enjoyed it as i munched on some salty snacks . about five minutes after it had been poured however the head was entirely gone and the flavor went from decent to bad . i poured the rest out and moved on to a tastier beer . the moral of the story drink this beer cold if you plan to drink it at all but if you are like me and like to enjoy a beer i would stay away . cedar mountain light chugger s delight otherwise go with a better beer it s worth the price difference .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle . abv i tried this beer on december at smokeless joe s in toronto . the beer poured a dark brown into the trappist chalice with a huge tan head that lasts throughout the beer getting rocky as it slowly dissipates . the aroma is a mixture of yeast malt and fruit such as plums . the mouthfeel was highly carbonated and full bodied . the flavour was malt with some hop bitterness .,taste,0.7,1
i was intrigued by the idea of a wheat doppelbock and since it was put forth by a reputable brewer thought i d give this one a whirl . it s definitely a curious and complex brew not at all unpleasant if not quite what i was expecting from a doppelbock . i would never guess this one correctly in a blind taste test that s for sure . at the outset it s reminiscent of a belgian strong ale or a flemish red even the color corresponds in that department pouring a coppery rust color with the thinnest of heads . it s slightly cloudy without being dull in the glass and the head fades to the edges of the glass fairly quickly . on the nose i sense barley malt true to a doppelbock brown sugar sawdust like my grandfather s carpentry shop and alcohol at abv that s no surprise . the belgian flemish charade continues on the tongue a sweet sour quality that i associate with those great ales of the low countries introduces itself right away and i immediately think of any number of food pairings . also on the tongue comes a whole parade of tastes dark chocolate caramel sea salt hops saaz . . mt . hood . . . banana slight smoke like smoked bacon with a nice sour finish . i m still thinking how is this a lager . the alcohol is definitely present creating a nice warming after taste . the feel on the palate is great it s spritzy and has a quality reminiscent of a dry wine . this brew would be great with savory meat dishes nothing too heavy venison pork duck or maybe lamb would be perfect or well prepared sausages . i can also imagine asparagus pairing up well and maybe even certain desserts custard creme brulee . i also envision this beer with a cheese course gouda stands out . i ca n t help but continue to think of belgian strong ale kwak scaldis prestige or flemish red duchesse de bourgogne which given that they are among my very favorite beers is no bad thing . i m not seeing how this beer could possibly be in the same family as ayinger celebrator so i might not give it high style marks but on its own as itself it s great .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a mug . a it looks like old engine oil with a dark black brown opaque color . its small light brown and mocha colored head does n t last long and leaves no lacing . there is no visible carbonation . s bold coffee and dark roasted malts are the main players in this one . there are subtle hints of sweet caramel and toffee as well . t similar to the aroma coffee and roasted malts come through big time along with some cocoa and caramel . m its body is kind of on the thin side and somewhat watery . and there is no carbonation detectable at all . o this is a very solid porter . with a bigger feel to it this could have been even more enjoyable . another solid offering from grand teton .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a clear light yellow color . carbonation bubbles rise up from the bottom of the glass . it boasts a very tiny white head . the head fades quickly leaving no lace . this beer smells like the water in canned corn . it has a very slight grainy aroma to it as well . nothing else . this beer has almsot no flavor at all . i taste a very slight grainy flavor . other than that it is pretty much carbonated water tinted yellow . this beer is lightly carbonated . it leaves no aftertaste what so ever . i dont know what type of session beer this is . i am having trouble giving drinkability a score because if i want to drink a beer this would have low drinkability . i dont taste any beer . however it is easy to drink . i guess that means it should score high . overall no problem with the flavor xcept that it has none . dont drink this one . i should have known better .,taste,0.4,0
poured a mocha head which seemed to draw all the carbonation out of the body which was flat thereafter . dark as coffee . very mild almost no smell but subtle hints of malt . taste is sweet and hoppy and pretty strong despite the lack of smell and has dried fruits and toffee . there s a hop bitterness along moderate ipa scale . a mixed bag in this beer .,taste,0.9,1
a beer bought in a supermarket soriana a friend of mine tell me about this beer and i go hecho madre to acquire this beer is a classic in the mexican south the border scene this pilsner spirit was created for fight versus the prohibition and do well the things it comes with a vintage style bottle bad printed but good i try this with a tortas ahogadas a mexican specialty food from jalisco and is good but i got a bad idea from take the tlaquepaque salsa and this beer if you can try you can uderstand what i talk whatever i recommend a .,taste,0.7,1
this one of my personal favorites . the beer that weened me from fizzy corona to a more sophisticated palate . the taste is rich and strong . the flavors are complex combination of chocolate and spices . in contrast to stone s ipa this one not bitter at all . i best like it ice cold straight out of the bottle . the fact that they say you probably wo n t like it right on the bottle itself is that reverse psychology or what . in california they serve this on the pacific surfliners the trains that go up and down the coast . that along with stone s ipa . and i think the best way to enjoy one is from right in the cafe car of the .,taste,1.0,1
poured form the bottle into a nonic pint glass . a nice simple and good white fluffy head of about three fingers sitting on a simple clear pale amber perhaps dull bronze body . leaves a very nice foamy island cap on the glass some good sticky lacing too . this actually looks quite impressive . bouquet is a very faint citrus oil and dull grain . this does not smell like grapefruit at all . grapefruit on the label and does not smell like grapefruit that s not good . what this does smell like is pith . bitter oil fruit tasting and euro pale lager like bread finish . bitter pith of grapefruit and a decent enough ok taste but wet breakfast orange juice finish and feel on the swallow . it s not bad actually pleasurable easy going inoffensive . some roof top dry mouth sensations from pith tastes but it tastes like a failed american ipa . pith pith pith . . . . in taste and feel . this is a beer that does n t overall make much of an impression on me . grapefruit as the attraction . if you want grapefruit there are dozens of exceptional and powerhouse american ipa out there that have killer grapefruit aroma and taste with a great hop bent . guess what . . no grapefruit added either . this beer almost reminds me of the answer to the question nobody should have asked . this is not worth my interest .,taste,0.7,1
a for a brown ale this is pretty darn dark . poured it into a brandy snifter and had about a of light brown head that lasted for less than a minute . s plummy malts and alcohol . t alcohol is really well hidden . molasses and vanilla with an almost coffee finish . m great body very creamy with enough carbonation that it dances on the tongue a bit . d not really sessionable but i wanted more after finishing it .,taste,1.0,1
scored this down in tijuana . quart size bottle neat little whale on the label . kinda went downhill after that . yellow beer . no head lace was n t even all that clear despite seemingly being water . smell was industrial light corn . taste was similar . mouthfeel just really like those flavored waters not as sweet . easy enough to drink goes decent enough with the chicken dog tacos .,taste,0.4,0
a this beer pours a light ginger beer the soda brown darker than ginger ale but lighter than cola with a half of a finger of rcky cream colored head plenty of lively carbonation s malts dominate the nose but the smokiness is present not as big as i had hoped but still enticing a sweet aroma almost bubble gummy exudes t sweeter than expected almost saison esque until the flavors wallop starts off sweet fills up with hops and malt followed by a smoky hoppy bite m d smooth especially in the beginning then livens up the palate makes this a well received taste in every swallow not the best rauchbeer in the world but easy tasty and quenching,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into a tulip . solid finger of off white frothy head sitting on medium hazy burnt orange body . excellent retention and full sticky lacing . very nice looking beer . aroma is very full of spices . honey is predominant but wormwood juniper and spicy rye are all fully evident . slightly sour yeastiness and caramel malts are also noticeable . the complicated aroma does not translate quite as well into flavor . very sweet and sour . honey completely overwhelms and the only other things that are noticeable are a sharp alcohol flavor and the wormwood . medium bodied and soft carbonation . very smooth mouthfeel . overall this was drinkable although a bit sweet but fairly unremarkable and unmemorable . i generally try to rate with style in mind but in the case of sahti i am completely clueless .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to mcallister for sharing . pours a mild dark brown with nice lacing and lots of sediment . much lighter than any stout i ve ever seen . lots of alcohol in the nose . fruity with some sweet bourbon and wood . tastes light and fruity with a decent amount of dark malt . the alcohol comes through as a lingering burn in the finish . very smooth with mild carbonation . the alcohol makes this a little less drinkable as does the kind of weird combination of sweet and funky spicy notes .,taste,0.8,1
the certified organic ale pours a lovely raspberry color with a single finger foam head with some nice lacing . the smell was a slight caramel but not much more . the taste was malty with an awesome hop bitterness . it tasted really good . in the mouth it was thin and did n t leave much of a mark that it had been around . overall i thought it was okay amber probably better than average organic effort .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear light amber color with just a wisp of white head . very bready with a slightly sweet malt aroma and subtle hints of hop spice . starts off with a slight spice then rounds into that good melanoidin malt character that so many oktoberfests get wrong . this one contains little hops and lots of rich malt . mouthfeel is a touch light with good carbonation . one of the better oktoberfest i ve had this year . not one of my favorite styles usually but this one is done very well in the flavor profile . the mouthfeel is a little lacking which is the only thing holding this beer back .,taste,0.9,1
vintage edition this beer poured a really dark brownish red color with basically no head but what does one expect with such a high alcohol brew . it s texture seemed almost like sap to me . upon the smell i note soy sauce and i ca n t get it out of my head . loads of soy sauce . as it warmed the smell changed to syrupy waffles and finally to straight molasses . the taste blew my mind . really thick and aggressive brew . burnt charcoal flavor in it . a chalkiness takes form . sweet syrup taste comes to mind . some raisins are there mixed with chocolate . alcohol is explosive and unrelenting . i love it . it took all my might to finish off the . oz of this bottle because of the sheer thickness and alcohol in here but i will definitely be seeking this one out again . tons of flavors i ca n t even remember them all and lots of complexity make this a beer worth remembering .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a clear golden color nice sized head with good lacing down the glass s bready scents along with floral hop smell t much the same as the smell bready malts along with a floral hop taste aftertaste is medicinal astringent and very bitter . m light bodied beer a little heavy with the carbonation though . d finally found a ninkasi that i do n t like . this was a drain pour .,taste,0.3,0
oz bomber a s hazy red orange with a tiny tint of purple smell is sweet yeasty t m tastes very sweet and estery not picking up much of the blueberry . mouthfeel is ok high carbonation and syrupy sweet . d not too hot between the taste and mouthfeel it will be tough to get through for me this is the lest impressive of any sweetwater beer i have had . way too sweet estery and unbalanced .,taste,0.4,0
a body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue . pours with an impressive finger foamy white head that fades to finger and leaves lacing all the way down the glass . s blackberry like a blackberry syrup . lots of tart berry and sweet sugary aromatics . actually i ve had very good lambics and fruit ales with a similar nose . t flavor upfront is mild at first . then a soapy presence emerges with blackberry overtones . the finish is slightly soapy with both sweet and tart berry components coming through quite strongly . it borders on cloying at first but after the first few sips it begins to taste more like a wheat beer with a nice bready backbone to it and a good mild fruity flavor . m medium to high tingly carbonation and a light drinkable full bready but slightly soapy body . d this is a decent fruity wheat overall . not as good as i remember the boysenberry from yrs ago which was at the beginning of my craft beer sampling so i am sure my tastes have changed but nonetheless this is still palatable . it could have more of a witbier presence and be a shade less soapy and more bready .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle . appearance pours a beige head with good retention but eventually recedes to a ring of foam around the edges and then nothing . the color is a squid ink black always apealing to me . smell a appealing mix of sweet white bread mocha and heavy cream . taste starts out with a good balance of creamy roasted malts and very subdued english malts . the finish is more vanillin zucker than anthying . sweet but very subdued in both its malt and hop flavors . mouthfeel liquid beer oil . but very smooth just like the real thing . although the carbonation ca n t be seen in this black hole of beer you can definetly feel it on the back and sides of your tongue .,taste,0.7,1
this bottle comes from the saratoga springs location . love the pissed off hawk on the label . pours a huge pillowy head that leaves a ton of lace from the get go . color is a very well filtered radiant orange yellow rust . aroma is sharp pine and mild citrus the more assertive aggressive elements winning out . bitterness over fruitiness but both are present . this is a bitter hoppy oily almost sour ipa not sour in the crappily brewed sense . it s a hugely refreshing thing resins scattering all over the tongue in a wonderful way . big flavor but not at all to the point of a double ipa . actually sort of old school . is it because this is not from a hip brewery three floyds surly etc . or because the market is flooded with ipas that this has n t gotten better marks on this site . i m not stressing about it but this is clearly a very very good ipa .,taste,0.9,1
the beer opened with a general malt aroma . poured a dark red with a light tasting body and some notes of chocolate . there was little to no hops flavor with little to no aftertaste . i was overall not that impressed with the beer even though it would probably rank high for a brown ale .,taste,0.8,1
all i could think when i drank this was soap . i felt like i had the after taste of a bar of flowery blahhh in my mouth after each sip . never had this beer before probably will not drink again . it tasted like it could be a good beer but you have to like pale ale style beers . i did n t pour into a glass but drank from the bottle . i was eating a piece of bread to cleanse my palate . pale ale is n t my thing i guess .,taste,0.4,0
who says there are n t any nice lighter ales to age . hint of white wine in the air when i opened my bottle dated july . slight haze to a pale yellow ale . not much retention . looks goo in my tulip glass . almost like a nice chardonnay . smells like pears in a musky champagne . some coriander orange . much like a saison . tastes malty . light . mostly spice citrus oil . carbonation . some pucker from acidic edge . lingering citrus oil . yeasty as hell . could use a few more months . not sure if i want to make room for more of these in the cellar . mouthfeel is all about the carbonation . high expectations for something that claims to have a year shelf life . not disappointing but seems expensive . drinkable but probably better down the road in comparison . great if you love volatile orange oils would like to see what happens to them overtime . bottle dated oct. rd . looks like it will measure up the same as my last bottle . kind smell . orange lemon . fizzy hint of lace in the glass . another mouthful of carbonation . very bready . belgian farmhouse . recommendable .,taste,0.6,1
i think i got a seriously old botte . proceed . one of the coolest style bottles ive ever seen . weirdly shaped kinda like a bowling pin but with a flat wide bottom . elegant labeling . poured a nice dark brown color with long ruby highlights down the side and bottom of the glass . the tan brown head is fairly frothy and sticks around for a few minutes . this smells like coffee chocolate and wood . fairly malty . ick . this tastes like olives and bitter chocolate . tastes woody and the coffee flavor is n t nearly as noticeable as in the nose . wtf is this . slightly sour at the end of the sip . the feel is thin . this is gross .,taste,0.4,0
this brew is perhaps the finest and most intriguing i ve seen in a glass . dark inviting with a beautiful ruby garnet hue under direct light . tiny smudges of lace cling to the pint glass . smells of semolina bread crackers chocolate toasty malts and light caramel . taste is to put it midly godly . a smooth malt character throughout with subtle hints of peanut brittle almond and a slight floral hop note . tobacco and caramel make fleeting appearances as well . mouthfeel is vibrant and rich . yum .,taste,1.0,1
very light in color . golden hues . no head and no cap possibly due to pour but no lacing either . very clear . faint fruity strawberry maybe and bread like scents . nothing special here . fruity slightly vinous and bit of sour rasberries . some citric lemony flavors as well . good sweet malt backbone as well . a little bready . light bodied . easy going down . a bit acidic or sour but in a good way . nothing special here just a little smoothness . a reasonably drinkable beer maybe a sessioner but nothing too exotic . my first kolsch so it s hard to judge for style . served maybe a little too warm too . felt it might have been a little tastier at a slightly cooler temp . went pretty well with a light turkey sandwich though .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a dark brown with a three finger tan head that stuck around for most of the drink . nice lacing . s malt with some belgian sugar and yeast . very subdued . t the front and center are fairly malty while the finish is slightly peppery and remarkably dry . the overtones change from sip to sip ranging from brown sugar to raisins to figs and perhaps a bit of apple . the sweetness overall is well balanced unlike some of the american versions of dubbels . m medium body with very creamy carbonation . the alcohol is very well integrated . d great beat easy to dance to i d give it a . oh wait wrong channel . this is a quintessence of a dubbel . have one .,taste,0.9,1
the bar sign stated this oatmeal stout was aged in woodford reserve barrels . the pint glass was filled with a black liquid with a tan head . the head lasted quite a while and some nice lacing developed . the aroma was pleasant as bourbon chocolate and caramel tones were easily detectable . the flavor was superb as the sweetness and roastiness of the stout was perfectly balanced with bourbon and soft chocolate tones . very little bitterness and some alcohol tones rounded it out . the mouthfeel was thinner than expected but very smooth overall . as this warmed the flavors really came out . this is a great stand alone brew do n t screw it up with food during this one but i could see this paired with a chocolate dessert . this is no means a session brew so drinkability is off a bit . if you are in the area you must stop in and order this brew .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy deep orange with some amber notes and a relatively frothy beige head . looks pretty good but darker than most dipa s i had . smells of citrus with some strong biscuity notes and a slight floral spiciness . some caramel malts as well in the smell as well . taste starts with some caramel malts sweet citrus and biscuity notes moving to a strong orange rind and grapefruit hoppy notes . the problem is that the hop bite in the bottle i had at the very least was quite astringent and quite metallic . maybe i just got a bad bottle . i had difficulty finishing off this beer and i usually love ipa s and dipa s . the hop bitterness was just filled with too many off flavours metallic astringent . i do n t mind bitterness but this beer s bitterness was very offputting . but again i may have had a bad bottle given the other reviews . mouthfeel was pretty good . it was dry and light to medium bodied a little bit light bodied for me mind you . drinkability for me was quite low but that may be because of an issue with the bottle i had so i will give it a three because aside from the off flavours i noted this beer would have decent drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a nice medium brown orange color with a thick cratery off white head . s smells mostly of citrus lemon and a little pine . maybe a slight malt aroma as well . it smells so fresh and amazing . t mostly crisp bitter hop pine and citrus . i m getting a slight malt characteristic as well but i d like just a little more . m fells pretty smooth and a little oily in the mouth . d i think i d like it to be more balanced . it was pretty much all hop all the time . i know they re trying to showcase the fresh hops but some more malt would be a nice addition in my opinion .,taste,0.6,1
poured from an . oz bottle into my de garre snifter . a refreshing beer after playing baseball this afternoon . a a gourgeous blonde beer . nice clear amber with a perfectly white massive finger head that lasts and laces . s honey and banana right off the bat followed by a fruity belgian yeast aroma . could use a bit more of the fruity spicey aroma for the style but other wise this has a very nice aroma . t m falls a little flat here but this is still a solid beer . this has a very nice taste with a typical belgian flare but not enough of the fruitiness from the yeast that i crave in belgians . a bit of spice at the very end followed by a hint of alcohol hotness . a smooth almost creamy texture that is accetuated with a popping carbonation helps bring our the flavors in this beer . d awesomely drinkable with a bit more flavor this would have been a . an excellent gateway beer into the world of belgians .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle from abe s in bethlehem . poured a dark brown color mahogony almost . very clear and crisp looking . a finger of tan head that left some lacing medium retention . smell is pretty tame subtle if you are being optimistic . what is there is earthy and nutty . taste is somewhat flat with a metallic aftertaste that i really did not like . mouthfeel is too thin carbonation is pretty good maybe a bit high . overall an okay beer but not one that i will return to .,taste,0.4,0
for me not to hate a rauchbier or a smoked beer is impressive . i really do n t like the styles at all . this however was the best i have had to date . did n t taste like beef jerky smoke but more wood smoke . little low on carbonation for me but not too low . the beer is solid all around and like i said i enjoyed this one and normally hate them .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is bottle shaped because i havent opened it yet . head clears quickly but seems to have a viscosity to it . near black but the edges are yielding to light giving out a coca cola color . smells of hops and caramel . the taste is sweet but finishes burnt grassy wheat . has a candy mid to after taste more like a distant grape . thick mouthfeel . alcohol makes itself present . moderately drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
pocono light . .from the pocono party pack . appearance pale golden yellow decent amount of fizzy foam that sticks around for a few before dissipitating . smell fairly clean i do detect some malt but not much else no hoppiness alcohol or otherwise . taste fairly tasteless some malt does come through again but for the most part this tastes like water . mouthfeel watery with a little bit of malt . drinkability somewhat malty and low abv you could pound these that s for sure . overall yawn sorry for the not so detailed review but this is another not so detailed light beer even from an ok brewery like pocono . this is nothing to seek out .,taste,0.4,0
i was a bit frightened to try this but i took the plunge and was pleasantly surpised . the color is pale straw and the beer smells somewhat dirty and unrefined . it tasted like a sweet slightly flat pabst . its like the candy of cheap macros . indeed taste is the best thing going for this beer . it feels a bit rough in the mouth almsot alkaline . pretty good but due to the sweetness i would advise anyone on drinking too many of these though it is tempting .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
bomber poured into a snifter . a pretty clear amber brew . pillowy tan white head is cm off the pour looking very attractive . head retained decently though a bit more would have been nice . s resiny thickness also with a piney aspect . resounding herbal tones . t they were n t kidding . this one is bitter . huge hop bitterness takes control allowing only the choicest flavors of resin herbal perfume and slight citrus hops through . biscuity toasty dry malt character is able to poke through ever so slightly . finshes bitter herbal . m moderate carbonation level does n t interfere with the beer s characteristics . body is moderately big bolstered by the thick bitter hoppiness . d this is a difficult aspect to rate for this beer . the extreme bitterness makes it a slow sipper but the quality of the flavor along with its other general characteristics makes me want want more and more . however i m keeping this rating a bit lower as i ca n t for some reason give it any higher . thanks to my girlfriend for stowing this one back to mn from her work trip in los angeles .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear bright red orange beer with nice small bubbles . no mentionable foam though . the smell is sweet with very clear apple traces . its fresh and has traces of malt in it . the taste is clearly bitter with a quite strong alcohol taste . there is no strong sweetness but there is a string malty and bitter taste . the aftertaste is somewhat bready citric and bitter . this is a big beer that has a great taste . sadly i think the alcohol is way to overwhelming but its nice to sit and sip on this one .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear clean at transparent brew the color of citron dark lemon . fine carbonation keeping a light fizzy lacing going throughout the drinking experience . light nose slightly citrusy lemon and lime predominate . touch of craftwood think poplar . flavor is almost non descript not so tart or as yeasty as i wanted . ephemeral hints of lemon and yogurt with a fair wheat taste . clean in the mouth with appealing carbonation . very drinkable but forgetable .,taste,0.6,1
my . cents on arguably belgium s leading saison style . a semi opaque cloudy straw color . very fine carbonation and a fluffy bright white head . s lemon and corriander pop into the nose . t tartness and lip puckering lemon are noted and a disappointingly mellow bitter citrusy hop finish is barely present . mf softs and smooth . a sharp bubbly finsh like champagne . d sweet and delicious like lemonade on a hot day . but there is only so much acidity one can take sessionably but not all day long .,taste,0.7,1
imbibed on tap at the foxwoods resort ledyard ct appearance orange caramel color . thin head . minimal effervescence smell fruity but not the spicy notes you d expect from an apa . taste light hops nicely balanced with a variety of malts . mouthfeel medium . drinkability one expects a bit more hops in today s apas but hooker s is still better than others . an average example of the style .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . pours smooth with close to an inch of rich cream colored head that dissipates relatively quickly leaving ripples of lacing around the inside of the glass . the beer itself is a very appealing nearly opaque hazy copper . the aroma is quite nice though more mild than i had expected . the primary notes are inviting hops backed up by heavy malts . these mingle with a pleasantly fruity vaguely cider like aroma which i have not noticed in other dipas . the taste is very impressive . the hops and malt hit almost simultaneously providing a balanced yet complex first impression . no one taste dominates with the sweetness of the malt and the hop bitterness complimenting each other nicely to create a fully rounded beer . the hops dominate the aftertaste in the form of grapefruit notes and a slight pleasantly metallic tang . the body of this beer is rich and smooth as i d expect from a good ale of this style . despite this richness it does not coat the tongue excessively and so the richness does not become cloying . at . this is n t a beer i should drink heavily which is too bad because i d really want to . it s both refreshing and satisfying and i doubt it would get old .,taste,1.0,1
had a pitcher of this with a friend who was in from out of town . beer was served with a ziplock bag full of ice floating in it to keep it cold . being used to drinking heavier beers imports and micros i took a drink and had to search for the flavor . very light in color no head on the pitcher may have had one at one time but disipated before it reached our table . a good beer for people who do n t like beer flavor in their beer . would i drink it again . uh . yes because it is the only beer my friend will drink and the friendship and time spent would be worth it .,taste,0.2,0
i poured this beer from the bottle to a tumbler at degrees . this beer was a nice mahoganny color but that was all that was nice about it . it had a thin head that was gone in seconds . the smell was sour and the taste was flat . there was no indication this was a nut brown which is my favorite beer type . in fact this tasted like nothing . maybe it was just a bad example but i will not purchase again .,taste,0.4,0
this poured a clear gold with a bit of off white head . it smelled like barley malt with citrus and copper hops . it tasted like bold copper hops and earthy malted barley with some licorice . it was slightly thick with some carbonation and had a somewhat lasting bitter aftertaste . overall this had pretty good flavor and a clean taste with decent body . but it did n t have any real depth or unique character .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a nice amber gold color with a thin beige head that dissapears quickly with very minimal lacing . s not very overpowering at all with hops . piny and citrus hops make up the majority of the hop profile but the sweet caramel malt profile plays to big of a role for my liking t similar to the nose . as someone previously mentioned i would lean this more to a hoppy amber ale . the hop profile again is mainly pine and citrus but the malt comes through wy to much for my liking . m d medium bodied with decent carbonation . easy drinking but i think they need to rethink their classification on this one .,taste,0.6,1
purchased this fine quebec beer from the old jovi now omni in quebec . poured a dark brown with a thick beige head . wonderfull lacing and creamy pour . smell malty low on the smoke and some mild bready overtones taste wonderfull . this is one of the nicest smoked beers i ve had . my first smoked porter . starts almost sweet with a hint of dark candied fruits and then drifts towards a maltly chocolaty desert which was smoked on the bbq . reminds me of a chickory smoke . very very intersting . i like that the smoke is not overpowering at all . it really blends well with the chocolate malts . overall i m very impressed moreso than i expected . quebec is without a doubt producing some of the best beers in the world and to me this brewery is really making a run for one of the best in quebec . bonne journe .,taste,0.9,1
almost blew the cap off the oz bomber when i opened it . appearance light copper with a gigantic head that quickly overflows the glass on a hard pour . smell hops are pine citrus and grass . malt is there to give some balance but not enough . taste grassy hops grainy and bready . mouthfeel the most carbonated beer i ve ever sampled . it foams in your mouth like champagne . i find it almost undrinkable you re simply swallowing air . drinkability be prepared to burp . not a bad flavor but the carbonation ruins it .,taste,0.7,1
nice pour dark brown amber small amount of foam tasted along the lines of an ipa but less hoppy and darker i liked it for a change of pace has a nice tangy bite to it but not over the top rich but not anything close to a porter . overall satisfying probably best for a fall beer in early september i think i will get a twelver . full body flavored hit it right on the head do n t need to change a thing .,taste,0.9,1
this beer is medium to dark brown with a generous initial off white head that settles with some degree of lacing . the aroma is very very sweet with strong evidence of caramel . in fact i was able to pick up on the aroma of this beer much sooner i.e . farther from my nose that with your average brew . now about the flavor . there must be something about your first time because i recall this beer being mind blowingly good whereas now . not quite as much . perhaps it s because when i first tried this beer it was unique in its caramel sweetness . perhaps it s because my mind embellished the good memories while suppressing the not as good . perhaps it s because i am now more adept at critical beer tasting than when i first tried this . most likely it s a combination of these factors . that all being said i still regard this as a tasty beverage with an adventuresome side to it . malty sweetness is evident right off the bat but a toastiness takes the fore followed by that real caramel flavor . as the caramel fades a slight bitterness is noticeable and then finally a little roasted malt finish . mouthfeel is easy mostly smooth and perhaps a little light bodied for the style especially given that this is advertised as a robust porter . this beer is a little too sweet to drink for an entire evening . overall this is a decent entry by the never complacent folks at saranac like i said not out of this world great but not bad either .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
a this is about as good as it can get . kodiak beer brown without a hint of red or copper topped by an effervescent beige head . retention is very strong . fairly hazy . only deductions are for the absence of a red hue if you really think that must be part of the style and the lack of clarity . s the raisin scent of the special b combines with the sourness of the yeast strain to provide a sour cherry aroma . it is not a pungent aged dark fruit aroma but rather light crisp and fresh smelling . the hops add an essence of crushed moist soil . no noticeable banana esters or spicy clove like phenols this is a shame . t the taste seems rather bland . seems as though it is pilsner malt belgian candi a splash of special b and that is it . not much malt depth and somewhat watered down taste . hops are noble and earthy . a grape flavor on the tongue is present in the aftertaste . not as rich and complex as i expect . m medium bodied beer w high alcohol content . superb fine carbonation and head retention . like a bit more body and not quite as dry . d certainly would take another but this is not as good as chimay and not close to westmalle or st. bernardus .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a pint glass . a pours pale yellow crystal clear with a light soapy head of about or so . head dissipates very quickly to a thin film and there was very little lacing . s smells a bit like a slightly maltier version of a typical american macro . fairly balanced pale malts and light hops . t m light body and texture with a slightly malty edge over the hops though i would still consider this to be moderately dry . the brew sits well on the tongue but tends to go a little watery at the finish leaving you with a thin bit of citrus hops that vanish quickly at the linger . carbonation is a little lighter than you might expect allowing for a texture that seems a little more refined than perhaps it really is . d enjoyable and thirst quenching without being heavy . light but still has some flavor . not so much malt that it is sweet but enough to let you know that it s there . not bad .,taste,0.8,1
quite a tasty beer . cloudy light copper with a pillowy white head . malts bananas and light citrus nose . fresh bread notes even a bit of butter . light spice in the taste big malts banana . mild bitterness at the back of it all . citrus and even cloves lurk in there . low carbonation and it eases off quite a bit as it warms . the rich tastes makes this almost chewy . very very mild alcohol presence . quite a nice enjoyable beer .,taste,0.9,1
tried this at a winter beer night tasting . the color is light brown with a nice thick lace that remained on my glass after consumption . the scent is of light hops which did not really prepare me for what i was about to taste . the best description of the taste of this beer at first is . eggnog . a beer version of the classic holiday drink . yum . it s incredibly thick and hoppy but not bitter . there s orange and honey and vanilla and raisin and caramel notes . wow . amazing . i ll be buying a lot more of this stuff next winter .,taste,1.0,1
pours an orange color moderate sized head with a nice grapefruit hoppy aroma . a lot of grapefruit hops in the flavor as well a little citrusy with quite a bit of bitterness considering this is a pale ale . light malt backing but not a lot which does n t bother me . a very nice pale ale that really has enough flavor to compete with some ipas .,taste,0.9,1
poured from tap into oz glass sampler an opaque thick black with a pleasing brown haze throughout as the head developed . head is a dark tan it is not long lasting but is a bit clingy . dark chocolate and alcohol on the nose . i was disappointed in the smell though there was some nice spicyness . sweetness and a slight carbonation kick up front milk chocolate and vanilla flavors . some bitterness leaving dark chocolate on the palate . a good certainly above average imperial stout but . it just did n t entirely do it for me .,taste,0.8,1
had a tasting at my house this past weekend and the first beer up was the westy . appearance was good not allot of head out of every bottle but a good amount . color was a nice cloudy dark brown and looked very yummy . smell was not overwhelmingly intense but was there and was a big hint to the complex taste that was about to happen . sweet malts was a dominate taste with very next up dark fruits like raisins and figs etc . the taste it s self had everyone take a step back and honestly look at each others expressions . dark fruits raisins and figs powered threw with sweet malts . more flavors were present but could not pick each one out as the beer was so complex . a bite of alcohol was present and was a pleasant addition . the bit of alcohol would probably hamper the continuous bottle after another bottle . i feel for me at least this beer was meant to be a one to two bottle a session beer .,taste,1.0,1
standard can red pours with a brown body slight ruby hints decent foamy head with fairly good retention smell smokey malt roasted barley coming off taste thick and heavy toasted malts very malty little sign of any hops a decent ale perhaps a bit unbalanced however too fizzy aswell,taste,0.6,1
pours a reddish orange color with a thin head . smells alcoholly and very raspberry . tastes pretty much the same . a strong raspberry flavor with a alcohol finish . very over the top but very good . mouthfeel is thick and syrupy like a liquor . drinkable but you need a friend to help you .,taste,1.0,1
a poured into a hennepin flute . pours a brilliant blood orange haze with a thin white cap of frothy lacing . active carbonation and dramatic lacing throughout session . s grapefruit tangerine mango juicy pineapple . lots of spiced citrus hops to the point where fruit flys began divebombing the surface . t insane hop blast counterbalanced with spikes of sweet malted barley . opens with big notes of grapefruit rind then fades into tropical essences of tangerine mango and pineapple before turning moderately bitter . noticeably salty on palate . alcohol brings some heat to the equation . thick bittersweet finish . avery s maharaja rules over a well balanced kingdom of pungent hops and benevolent maltiness . that s right it s the . abv talking . m medium bodied . chewy sticky syrupy oily and resinous . d uber hoppy with a high abv . one and you re way done .,taste,0.8,1
shared with cavery at the bruery provisions reviewed from lengthy iphone notes . a yellow orange with a thin white head . like a fizzy honey drink or a chamomile tea . a fizzy honey drink sounds pretty disgusting actually . s smells like orange rind and the cracked sourdough bread you get from vons . there is also a bit of a tart smell which makes it complex like calculus on the sat . t vaguely sweet with a primary flavor of grape nuts cereal and orange rind . then it punches you in the nuts with the peppery flavor of arugula . distinct and highly fancy like a foodies packed lunch . m crisp and smooth with a lingering taste of arugula at the end . it really does feel like i took a big bite of dark green salad . o like a lot of other bruery beers i ve enjoyed you get a poor man s four course meal . willy wonka shit you know what i mean . savory and complicated flavors a must have if you re trying to punk your mouth .,taste,0.9,1
clear reddish amber color finger white head good retention leaves a thin lace on the surface of the beer and a good amount clings to the glass great smell very hoppy good amount of apple and citrus aromas as well grape fruit and pine aromas are also present . very hoppy upfront but well balanced out by the malty backbone this beer posseses apple peel like flavors and the hoppy bitterness last well into the finish and the citrusy flavors are also quite clear throughout . mouthfeel is good the beer has almost a medium body and although the carbonation in this bottle is a little stronger than i would like it keeps from being to much . the minute ipa is quite drinkable and an awesome choice even more so now that my local grocery stores carry it .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass and served at room temperature . appearance deep brown opaque body beautiful light brown dark tan fluffy head . smell i got a nice rich malty scent as soon as i opened the bottle . in the glass the maltiness was more present along with a caramel and smoky kind of scent . taste very nice malt taste with a clean and dry finish that coats the tongue . also the head sticks around for awhile with a generous amount of lacing on the glass which makes it more enjoyable . mouthfeel smooth all around no carbonation . drinkability pretty drinkable but too rich to have more than maybe two or three of . overall i like porters and this certainly is a good one plus you cant beat the pic of churchill on the label .,taste,0.9,1
as an advertised esb this beer misses in terms of taste and smell . as a stand alone uncategorized beer it is as are almost all rogue ales an outstanding beer with a good balance between bitterness and alcohol sweetness . a touch less bitterness would rank it among rogue s two best the hazelnut nektar and shakesperaean stout .,taste,0.8,1
a hazy muddy copper . looks nice . s spiced punkin pie . not the best aroma though kind of smells like stew or something . not really but that s the closest thing i can think of . a musky smell . t way better than the smell . brown sugar and spices take charge . sweetness is there as is an earthy quality . tastes f in great . m not as heavy as expected . fair carbonation . d moderate to fairly high depending on how much you like pumpkin pie flavors . for me i ll buy a pack and have at a time although this beer is sessionable at . if it s your thing . good dfh brew great pumpkin brew . worth trying bring some to thanksgiving dinner .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass pours a yellow color with a not much head and a bit of lace on the glass . smell is sweet malt earth tones no hop character in the nose . taste is pretty explosive with a sweet taste of candy up front and a hop explosion towards the back end . this has a oily hop taste on the finish that sticks to your palate for hours . overall the look and smell of this was a let down but the exlosive hop profile on the finish was a nice touch more sweet on the front end . i want to be fair i am not sure how old this bottle was and this could be better if it was fresh .,taste,0.9,1
a light almost pilsner esque gold . n nothing detectable . the smell of the soap used to clean the glass was more powerful . t watery . very watery . while this should lead to a light quality it actually opens up to a citrus b tchslap that makes the beer taste skunked . m again watery and light similar to seltzer . only two beers have ever sent me running to the bathroom in agony . this sadly is one of them . to be fair the bartender said the brew was n t pouring well . this did n t really change the taste of the beer but may be the cause of my post beer problems .,taste,0.2,0
pours a wonderful orange blonde color and smells of yeast spices and fresh green fruit . pears apples etc . taste is a first time you heard dark side of the moon type of brilliant man . massive malt character balanced spices vanilla and a masterful blend of the previously mentioned caramel and green apple flavors . alcohol presence is almost completely masked . amazing drinkability for a beer packing an . wallop . the high abv is the only reason i give this guy no more than a in that regard . take your time and enjoy cause this fellow is a superb example of the beer as art . enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
a pours an amazing shade resembling a dark ruby . forms a very frothy cappuccino like head that is not going anywhere . being imperial it in the lower category for abv though although it holds quite well . s malty goodness . almost a cream kinda smell roasted coffee beans . almost like they have just been grind ed up and are waiting to be brewed . slight hint of hops in the background . t roasted all the way . wow that packs a punch off coffee . has a very bready presence . the alcohol is there and does n t seem to linger because the espresso seems to cover it wonderfully . slightly bitter finish . all around amazingly balanced and each drink leaves you beckoning for more . brilliant . m creaminess makes this a smooth drinker . the carbonation is amazingly balanced just enough to clean the palate . this one is a medium . maaayyybe full bodied . o d pleasently drinkable . being that it is of a lower abv for its class . i would have to say it makes it that much more drinkable in a sense that you can drink more then one . roasted to perfection i would want to take this to work with me in my mug anyday .,taste,1.0,1
well chilled bottle into a glass courtesy of a generous trade with boatshoes . thanks fletcher . a upon opening this bottle explodes all over my desk and computer and continues to gush profusely . . . . i wish i had read the reviews before opening this thing . its body a glowing ruby color is capped by inches of light pink head off a very gentle pour . overcarbed . overcarbed . i m completely annoyed at having to clean everything up so points off . s funk blackberry tartness . i enjoy the brettanomyces character but it is not particularly complex . t blackberries raspberries and some grape are evident on the taste . there is a mild tartness in the mid taste and i keep wanting to find lactic sourness in there but it does n t exist . horsey funk comes out near the finish along with a spicy bite but neither are particularly strong flavors . m very very spritzy . the carbonation really hurts this beer resulting in a watery soapy feel that obscures the flavors . d pretty underwhelmed by juliet . it s a nice first . attempt but it does n t measure up to anything coming out of russian river or lost abbey at the moment . it was nice to try but in the spectrum of wild ales this is decidely bottom tier .,taste,0.6,1
. poured from a oz . bottle to a pint glass at room temp . appearance pours a . finger depth head of a frothy consistency retention is decent but could hold better . there is some minor lacing left behind as the head recedes . color is a medium straw yellow with a slight peach tint and crystal clear . carbonation appears plentiful and incredibly active . a slightly above average appearance but i could imagine much worse . . smell a very curious aroma . the smell has a malty blend of caramel barley and possibly corn . a bit grassy and some metallic smells this is interesting . lesser known hop presence than i expected . considerably calm not very striking and very subtle on the nose . potency is medium . ca n t really tell whether the smell is pleasant or not . it smells very close to a cheap macro beer which is not very appealing but the malt balance offers more dimension than it s mass produced smell alikes . . taste there s the hops . there s a really nice blend of hops and malts in the taste offering a consistent medium bitterness evenly distributed throughout the entire taste . malt is also in fair amounts the barley and caramel is most evident fortunately a pleasure for the strange macro corn aromas . nice balance but this is n t entirely exciting especially for an ipa . fortunately it s much better than i expected from the nose . this beer is memorable for it s balanced flavors and overall subtlety in flavor . i do n t personally enjoy it much but it s nothing offensive . it will definitely work for some . . mouthfeel initially light prickly carbonation up front but an overall smooth appearance . aftertaste is pretty mild a barley grain malt blend with hoppy bitterness . smooth texture with a medium thickness and a light medium body . alcohol is tucked away quite well . the beer is largely smooth pretty interesting for an ipa but i think it could use some carbonation action and some hop manipulation could add some excitement to this stage as well . it cuts out acceptable in the end passable . drinkability the subtlety of the flavors in this brew make it either easy or difficult to drink depending on how you feel about ipas . if you re looking for hoppy excitement you re going to be somewhat disappointed . the taste of the beer is consistent from beginning to end there s no stages in this brew . the blend can be cloying over time and the wavering metallic or corn macro taste is alienating to me at least . i would n t get this again for some time . i know highland does good jobs in other styles perhaps this just is n t one for me . . verdict i did n t feel this beer . as fortune has it i have another to help me draw a more accurate conclusion and clear up any confusion i may have had about this beer later on . in the meantime i would recommend either some other american ipa or a highland classic the oatmeal porter . be wary . c .,taste,0.7,1
wonder what an . beer tastes like . a cream colored and brown logo pasted on a traditional green pint . fl oz bottle . purchased at gary s in madison . bottle sticker specifically says achel trappist extra and states that this is the weighty undeniable extra . probably one of the best appearances that i have ever witnessed in a beer . humongous frothy foamy head lays atop a dark brown slightly ruby red colored hue . very complex smell creamy with strong roasted malt aroma . intricate weighty immense taste powerful rich and thick with a creamy texture . full of malts caramel nutty flavors . a truly amazing taste deep dark rich and satisfying that is a step above most common beers and even most other belgians . an all around excellent trappist beer . although i had to open my wallet wide on this one it was certainly worth it . awesome mouthfeel and the hefty . abv is hardly noticeable . definitely recommended .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . . pours an orange amber color with about one finger of soft beige head . the head disappeared quickly and left no lacing . aroma is mostly vanilla and whiskey . not very quadruple y in the aroma the oak aging seems to have dominated the aroma . the taste is very similar to the aroma . whiskey oak vanilla and alcohol are the primary flavors . the flavors that used to make up this quadruple are nearly indistinguishable . usually oak aging will retain some qualities of the original beer while introducing subtle new flavors but all i get from this is a whiskey vanilla flavor . feel is thick and syrupy low medium carbonation . drinkability is alright considering the flavor profile . the alcohol is very present and there is a lot of it . this does n t taste like an oak aged quadruple it just tastes like whiskey and oak . it s disappointing that something which should have complex flavor profiles has been reduced to what it is . i really ca n t recommend this . if anything try the original quadruple .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a mug . freshness date marked on label . a pours brown with red hues around the edges . off white to light khaki head with decent retention and lots of lacing . s the sweet roasted malts and citrus grapefruit hops clash really well in the nose . it smells pretty impressive . honestly it is an ipa aroma vs a brown ale aroma . very impressive that neither one out does the other . t the flavors do n t jump out as much as they do in the nose . if this had tasted exactly how it smelled i would have probably rated it a lot higher . spicy hops and roasted malts battle it out but neither puts up much of a fight . they are both just there . the hops are oily floral and piney and the malts are roasted and somewhat grainy . m very smooth almost creamy mouthfeel with a medium body . notes read my taste section and that is how i feel . this nose smelled absolutely amazing and the taste just fell short for me .,taste,0.6,1
this beer pours into the glass with a deep amber body topped with little head and no lacing . the aroma is sweet fruity and malty with a hint of hops . the flavor is slightly sweet and malty with a sweet hoppy finish . the palate is medium bodied yet smooth with a dry finish .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into my bells tulip glass . nice dark black color . not a whole lot of head dissipates fast into pretty much nothing except a hairline around the edge of the glass smells like blueberry s and roasted barley . a bit like toast . tastes extremely of roasted barley very toasty . almsot like burnt toast . small hints of blueberry not as much as i thought there would be . heavy hits of black pepper the more i drink yuck . edit minutes after i finished this thing and the dryness feels like i tried wiping my tongue off with my shirt but that would be better because the taste would be gone . give me water . this stuff is leaving a super dry burnt popcorn taste on my tongue . this has to be one of the most disgusting beers i ve had in a long time . mouthfeel is super thin and extremely dry . dried the inside of my mouth out and made me feel parched . i wanted water . its only . abv . yeah horrible mouthfeel . i ll pass on this beer . would n t drink it with anything cuz i will never buy it again . good thing i got it in a mixed .,taste,0.2,0
i have n t had a bud light in about months and a friend of mine left this bottle at my house so i figured it was about time for me to review it . if anything bud light is a pretty beer . i poured this into a blue moon pint glass and it pours a light crystal clear straw with huge carbonation bubbles that cause a big white frothy head . aroma is non existent . all you can get it just a slight hint of corn otherwise it s like sticking your nose in a glass of water . i really do n t like the taste of bud light . not because it s flavorless but because i think it tastes like banana laughy taffy . mouthfeel is as thin as it gets . the best thing about a bud light is its drinkability . easy to pound on a hot day or when your playing beer pong .,taste,0.4,0
chilled bottle into a glass . shared by largadeer and supplied by hophead . thanks guys . served side by side with the brandy and bourbon which were both flat and had to be force carbed . a pours a dark mahogany body with translucent maroon edges . the pour produces . . carbonation . holy god there are bubbles . a light tan head rises on the brew and coats the top of the beer for about seconds before retreating to scattered lace and a thin collar . good for a brew . s what an aroma . this is filling in itself . brandy bourbon vinous grapes figs dates chocolate molasses tobacco brown sugar . caramel vanilla hints of tannins . my small pour lasted for minutes because i was just sniffing this and sampling the lovely bouquet . i ca n t see this category getting any better . t one of the best tasting english barleywines i ve had bar none . might even be the best . brandy and bourbon spirits come up front aided by vinous grapes . the brandy half manifests its tobacco and earthy contributions early and they re counteracted by the sweetness of the bourbon component which seems to impart more caramel and brown sugar than its cousin . molasses and vanilla flit lightly in and out of the experience . oxidation near the finish gives impressions of sherry . the taste draws to a lightly dry close with tannic astringency and a pepper bite working together . incredibly subtle and well integrated . m chewy full bodied in flavor . the carbonation was arguably a tad high but i wo n t really complain about that . restrained booze . d as chris commented tomme should just give up on the individual angel s shares and make this the full time blend . i agree . a ml bottle of this is a proper serving for several people . one of the most amazing beers i ve sampled in recent memory . just one criticism the price . it s the equivalent of the mls that mayfield sells . it s a ridiculous price point for beer . i wo n t say that i will never spend on a ml but this is one of the few beers that will make me at least consider it .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a weizen glass . orangish amber color nice haze thick beige head . aroma is standard banana and clove with a hint of lemon and caramel . flavor is bananas vanilla egg nog and clove . similar notes to most other dunkelweizens but it is not fitting together quite right for me compared to the elite versions of the style . good creamy mouthfeel and good drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
i was told a story that the brewers of this beer did so for a college class and then just kept making it i am not sure if this is true or not but what a great story . unfortunately the beer itself was not as good as the story . it kind of lacked an ending as it started off wonderfully . it poured a super nice pale lemony yellow that was contrasted quite well with a mountainous peaky white head which made nice scalloped curves down the glass with super nice lacing . the aroma was quite spicy and fruity which i expected but was still quite nice . the flavor well this is where the story just lost it for me . while poured in the proper glassware and from a freshly taped keg this just had a lackluster taste . in fact the spice from the nose was non evident in the taste . it tasted much like a fortified peach lemon water beverage which does not go over well for a beer . needless to say i do not think i shall order this again but i would be willing to give the bottle a try .,taste,0.4,0
from bevmo a pours an amber orange moderate head and dissipates slow . s caramel spices coriander cream and spicy hops . t caramel coriander and hint of spicy hops . m really smooth . a little thin on body and character but really smooth . d a really good example of the style but i am not a big fan . not much character to this beer .,taste,0.7,1
pours a hazy pale straw color . medium viscosity . egg shell thin head . super small bubbles make a creamy head . soapy splotchy lacing . nose is very revealing of a citrus type ipa . pineapple is dominant with hints of pine and grapefruit shining through at moments . initial sip is a little spicy on the lips . a resinous bitter reconizable ipa malt starts at the front and then transforms into a odd roasty finish . almost like a roasted nutty type taste . really odd and off putting for an ipa . everything was awesome about this beer until the finish kicked in . kind of odd brew to have a stone label on it . maybe thats why this is n t an a rated beer . it has all of the makings for a great example for a strong ipa profiled brew but gets lost with its finish . a usual hop head may even think this beer is n t fresh with the finish it leaves . still a solid brew but im not digging the finish . i would advise to drink this fresh due to the type of nose smell it produces .,taste,0.6,1
wow this is an awesome beer . i tried it on recomendation of a bartender and she brought me this it is so tasty . reminded me a little of newcastle in apperance and mouthfeel . it was a very heavy beer so after two i felt like i had just had a large meal . but without a doubt st. bernardus is for sure on my top five list,taste,1.0,1
avery hog heaven is a cloudy apple cider color . it has a real mix of orange and brown tints as well . the head was there and then gone leaving just a thin film on the side of the glass . sweet . sweet . sweet . all i smell are rich malts and honey notes . the sweet follows right on the tongue with a lot of fruit . i get some apricot peach a little cherry and raisins . wow . some tartness lingers on the back of the tongue followed by the slightest hint of heat from the alcohol . i would n t say this beer is very drinkable because of the intense flavors . it is not for the faint of heart . it does however have great appeal to a quiet night by a fire place with a mixture of dried fruits and salt covered walnuts cashews and almonds .,taste,0.9,1
a when poured it had a black color with little head . after about a minute the head pretty much disappears . s immediately after you smell the hops in the beer then the roasted malt comes in after t first tasting you get carbonation then you get the hops . so it tastes pretty much how it smells . m the mouthfeel is okey it is very carbonated and then you can taste the hops d it is a pretty good beer it had a good taste the carbonation is a little overwhelming but overall good .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle purchased at the local hannaford . pours a translucent dark brown body with a thin film of light tan head . aroma consists equally of caramel and chocolate malts and citrussy hops . tastes like chocolate and caramel with a good portion of citrussy hops to balance it out better than many browns . no alcohol flavor but a hint of viscosity and warming along with moderate carbonation . somewhat of a sipper though goes down easier than some beers with this abv and flavor . wow this is a lot better than i remember it being . a new favorite american brown .,taste,1.0,1
the decaying eight year old corpse of jimmy wynn sits malevolenty in my glass glaring at me triple dog daring me to drink . it s headless turbid orange and full of yeast clumps of such size that you could flee cuba on them . i take a tentative sniff and get smacked in the face by a rotten caramel smell with an undercurrent of spicy alcohol . taste is caramel raisins and alcohol with a toasted finish . alcohol is more pesent in the taste than in the smell . actually tastes pretty damn good but quite strong . while rather ridiculous looking the clown sized six ounce bottle size is perhaps the appropriate serving . a former baseball player known for both for his small stature and the great power it belied .,taste,0.8,1
i ve disliked every beer i ve tried from this company but ended up buying this one because i thought they deserved a try at one of my favorite beer styles . appearance this pours your typical hefe color with a short head that does stick to the glass . freshness date is clearly marked on bottle . smell there s a lemon aroma and not much else . this is definitely on the faint side . taste starts out big with yeast and some citrus and ends on a very dry note . definitely a sour and bitter beer . it s got character but i m not sure that it accomplishes anything extraordinary . mouthfeel this is probably the problem with the taste right here the carbonation is way too high that it overtakes the taste to some degree . this needs to be fixed because their hard work in making a tasty beer is in vain if the taste is not what is most memorable . drinkability for the price try something else . i m a big fan of hefes and i often feel i critique them too favorably but this is one that i believe does n t compare positively to the numerous others i ve had .,taste,0.6,1
pours a golden amber hue . aroma has hints of butter caramel indicating the malt is out front as should be the case w a bock . malts dominate the palate it s sweet w out being cloying . mouthfeel is silky creamy spot on for a bock . grainy grassy aftertaste w a slight hint of hops provides some balance abv becomes more apparent as it warms . overall a solid bock comparable to some of the better helles bock s i ve tasted a worthy spring effort by mendocino .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a corked ml bottle into a belgian style tulip . formed a nice white head with a huge amount of tiny little bubbles . almost bubblegum like nose citrus and coriander . the bubbles dance on the tongue . easy to drink . nice yeasty aftertaste . a superb beer . try the end of the world today .,taste,0.8,1
a poured a dark brown color that produced a tan head and retained ok and left a moderate lacing s slight roasted malts some nutiness perhaps soynuts t roasted coffee beans toasted malts slight dark chocolate some bitterness m light bodied moderate carbonation d good porter though not as full bodied as i like porters,taste,0.9,1
the first beer i taste from el salvador poured a in bayern pilsner glass . look pale yellow color headless fair amount of bubbles and poor lacing smell dry malt and corn probably because of its high carbonation but conveys freshness taste sweet corn and strong character to pale malts hops and floral background mouthfeel dry with medium bitterness very light body and high carbonation and very light body drinkability good very light but without becoming a light beer .,taste,0.8,1
oz brown bottle purchased at hannaford in derry . pours a murky dark straw color with a half inch of off white that slowly dissipated and leaves a little bit of lacing . scents of lemon pulp juice and zest . lemon lemon lemon . lemon across the board . tastes of lemon juice . it tastes like the brewer poured a bottle of pure lemon juice into the batch and you ca n t even taste the malts at all . moderately carbonated . lemon lemon lemon .,taste,0.4,0
corked and caged ml bottle poured into an ommegang flute . dark brown with a creamy tan head . still pretty murky which suprises me as this beer has been around awhile . aroma comes off as booze soaked dark fruits like cherries raisins dates and fig but the booziness is oh so smooth and a definite positive characteristic in this case . also notes of overly caramelized bordering on burnt sugars abound . the aroma only hints at the complexity in the taste . again plenty of dark fruits and heavily caramelized sugar but what s this little surprise . wood . yes i think it is . and not wood like the bold oakiness that these modern oak happy brewers are giving us but a refined elegant almost musky and mossy wood . many of the belgian traits have begun to fade and what s left is a wonderful combination of malt depth coupled with graceful aging . really it s so deep and complex that i ca n t begin to describe all of the flavors that are coming out of my glass . i have to say i picked this up on a whim not knowing what to expect since it had obviously been sitting around for awhile but i m really blown away by this beer . it s beginning to take on some port like characteristics and age has really contributed some interesting and lovely characteristics . what a way to bring in the new year . .,taste,1.0,1
carmel color with a tan head that had some lacing clinging to the glass . tastes like barley . it is a beer that would go with grape nuts or cheerios . there was n t much scent to this brew maybe a little metallic . not any carbonation . decent beer but wo n t go out of my way in the future .,taste,0.7,1
poured a hazy copper color from a oz bottle with the abv and best by date on the label . thin head that dissipates fairly quickly . aroma is a very nice blend of hops with hints of malts and some sweetness bread yeast . taste is delicious blend of beautiful hoppy bitterness interlaced with hints of malt . a very smooth crisp brew very good mouthfeel with decent lacing along the glass . all in all a solid ale from victory brewing .,taste,1.0,1
second of the flavored ales from garrion and this one did not disappoint either.garrison s at for with me on their flavored brews . this one pours a beautiful bright orange amber.smallish cap decent lace . aromas of biscuits and berries some citrus peel notes . medium bodied fair malt spine creamy mouth feel another wheat ale from this brewer that produces a biscuity bready maltiness at the front then a tasteful rush of berry fruit is detected then some spice . not cloying or overpowering or synthetic . finishes wet with biscuity aftertastes . very drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
was advertised in local watering hole as a corona like beer . the taste is a lot thinner with no real aftertaste . they served with lime i hate that but ordered a second without . seems trendy without much substance . sweet flavor without much to it . priced higher than much better beers . watchout for landshark .,taste,0.4,0
appearance medium light yellow . very cloudy almost opaque . tall white head with good retention . smell hint of sweet malt . but classic banana and clove aroma is most prominent . taste begins as a typical hefe . sweet with spicy banana flavor . finishes with a while not overpowering significant shot of hops . unexpected but nicely balanced . mouthfeel medium . drinkability great company and a great beer . beers like this are what makes being a microbrew fan worth while . distinctive and interesting .,taste,1.0,1
a a semi cloudy light reddish brown with a nice lofty white head which endures with some visible carbonation . s lots of belgian yeasts in the nose along with the floral scent of hops . there is also some delightful mustiness present . t the recognizably belgian mark left by the yeast is strong giving this beer a sour and acidic tone . hops follow after with the sweet caramel taste of malt finishing it up . this beer tastes similar to their saison yet carries a hefty amount of hops without being overly bitter . m very clean feeling neither thick nor thin with just the proper amount of carbonation and very little aftertaste even when warmed . d this beer is perhaps a little too sour and complex to have many of but it is a treat to be sure .,taste,0.9,1
my friend brought this back from poland for me . poured into sam adams sensory glass . ml brown bottle . black label . gold stars on the label . color is a clear golden straw yellow . one finger head that dissipates quickly leaving no lace . the aroma is grainy similar to an american macro lager . some slight grassy hops . taste is a lot similar to an ama just like the smell . however it is better than most i have had . it had kind of a honey taste . kind of malty as well . i thought the taste was a lot better than most amas . go poland . mouthfeel is crisp and slightly bitter . leaves a very very sticky aftertaste . maybe a little undercarbonated . overall i was n t expecting too much from this beer but it really impressed me . i wish this lager was made in the states and was easily accessible .,taste,0.9,1
ml . green bottle . yellow and clear just like any pale lager . white head disappear quickly . the aroma is not impressive at all lager like with some alcohol . on the mouth is where you feel the added sugar that makes this one a brew . though maltier than the average lager this beer is not balanced and the residual sweetness makes it fell like a bad bock . body is heavier that a standard lager and the mouthfeel is fine . the alcohol effect is well noticed . try once just for the heck of it .,taste,0.4,0
serving type brown duvel unibroue belgian style bottle with unibroue branding on cork and cage . gold graphix and branding directly on amber brown bottle . defined as dark ale on lees directly at bottom of bottle . poured directly into pre rinsed stemware . appearance excellent pure black color however absolutely no head foam or lacing to speak of . this would have been fantastic with some good lacing . smell excellent alcohol heat and belgian yeast spicyness . no issues . taste perhaps a bit too much alcohol heat for but excellent belgian spice flavor . great for the holidays . mouthfeel zero to no mouthfeel . this sucker is flabby and weak . drinkability flavor is right on . super hot and spicy . just ca n t get around the lack of head retention and mouthfeel . the flaws surrounding this really distract from the flavor . overall although some real obvious flaws are present with this one it s still a bargain at under merican .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a ml bomber into an unbranded imperial nonic pint glass . appearance looks great . pours a dark red color with a fizzy tan head that leaves considerable lacing . smell sweet and malty smelling . a little hoppy and nutty too . taste this is a very balanced beer . malts and hops come out in equal strength . the beer has a nice hoppy aftertaste to it with a hint of pine in the background . mouthfeel frankly a bit thin . luckily mouthfeel has never been that much of a deciding factor for me . drinkability another great beer from a brewery that has yet to dissapoint me .,taste,0.9,1
a caramel brown with a wispy head i expected a deeper brown . s sweet bread and very clean . t light malty biscuity taste i do mean light almost watery . md again a bit to light but thanks makes it very easy to drink as the taste is good . thanks to larry p for the sample .,taste,0.6,1
poured a very pale yellow with a frothy white head which dissipated somewhat slowly leaving minimal lacing . very slight smell of hops besides that not much was present . the taste was not strong but it definately wasnt bad a sweet almost fruity malt character with some bittering hops more subtle than i would have guessed from the smell and pretty well balanced . mouthfeel was thin and light with a lot of carbination not my ideal but what you ll expect from an average lager i suppose . i found the drinkability to be above average though i did enjoy the taste i just wish it was stronger and had a little more body . would drink it again without complaints if offered but i doubt i ll go out of my way to find one .,taste,0.7,1
i enjoyed the new holland mad hatter ipa so much that i thought i would give this one a whirl but the apa is n t even the least bit similar to the ipa it seems and not in a good way . the beer pours to a clear pale golden color slightly hazy and with a medium thin fluffy white head that quickly disapates to a thin ring . carbonation is apparent but not too active . leaves a thin spotty lacing . the smell is spicy herbal hop with only a bit of floral . has only a slight bit of a malty profile to the aroma . the flavor is very biscuity with a bit of a citric hop afterthought . the sweet hits the tip of your tongue but is quickly washed aback by the bitter as the liquid is washed aback your palate . does n t seem to be the most balanced of pales but it s enjoyable at the very least . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied and not too bitter or dry . not bad but not as quenching and every occasion as i like my pales to be . i probably wo n t revisit this beer but it s big brother mad hatter is surely worth another quaff .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle at hopcat enjoyed on . review from notes . a pours a deep ruddy orange color pretty cloudy one finger ivory head with light retention and lacing s juicy orange floral hops wheat and peppercorn on the nose along with a boozy heat t dominant flavors are really juicy sweet and lightly bitter orange and spicy wheat peppercorn notes on the finish along with a substantial booziness and lingering sweet orange component i think the use of blood oranges was great in that they provide a lightly bitter balance to the traditional sweetness of a wheatwine m medium bodied with moderate to lower carbonation good deal of alcohol warming fairly sweet finish d delicious stuff but a sipper for sure the booze is definitely noticeable in this one and i would n t want to take down more than one in any given sitting however it s one of the most drinkable wheatwines i ve ever tried really good stuff that i was glad to see on hopcat s bottle list . well worth tracking a bottle down if you can .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep ruby color with an off white head . a small amount of head rises from the beer and leaving minimal and spotty lacing . smells like wine with a light oak characteristic . slight funk is mixed in there . taste is tart and fruity up front with a fruity middle and a sourness on the end . extremely wine like on the end . not so great on carbonation very under carbonated and leaves a film in the mouth . drinkability is great . very inviting but not the best beer i ve ever had .,taste,1.0,1
a a very dark brown liquid bordering on black with absolutely no head whatsoever . looks heavy dense and dead . s bourbon raisins tobacco figs and alcohol . extraordinarily complex . astounding . t raisins vanilla tobacco figs oak alcohol and a touch of nuttiness . very unique and complex . m bordering on flat but it adds to the viscosity . the flavors are strong enough to come through in the low carbonation . d very rich and smooth with a warming alcohol presence that warms all the way to my stomach . an excellent desert beer and worth splitting even if it is a small bottle .,taste,1.0,1
deep dark amber with some golden hints and a huge white crown of foamy head with little staying power but lots of lacing . smells resiny and piney with strong notes of caramel and a light toffee scent . the taste is very tea like it is still very hoppy but lacks the punch of most winter warmers . the malt is very light but consists of a bit of bran and caramel . most dominant is the piney hops . the mouthfeel is slightly creamy with some fizzy carbonation . also very light bodied with a dry finish . drinkability is relatively high not too heavy even flavors and still quite tasty though uncharacteristic for the style . yummy beer but it s just not what unexpected from an old ale or a winter warmer . not disappointed but underwhelmed .,taste,0.7,1
a crazy carbonation . easy pour please . straw color huge head huge lace . s sharp bubble gum tart straw . t flavors subdued compared to smell but in the same ball park . m medium body good carb nice balance good finish . d tasty beer .,taste,0.6,1
the famous klosterbrauerei andechs brews a average lager . although i know that most of the beers produced from this brewery are well known and liked i just couldnt find anything special about this beer . the light foamy head and the clear golden hue give this helles a nice look . but the fruity and metallic aroma and light flavor cant distinguish this beer from any other helles . this is a refreshing and slightly watery beer not outstanding but enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap at the eccentric cafe . served in a brandy snifter . looks great reddish and very dark . small ultra white head . looks pretty darn good for a dopplebock . malty earthy odor with some fruity tones too . great taste . fruity sour and delicious . not too harsh as some dopplebocks can be and there was more of a concentration on flavor rather than alcohol alchol very well hidden . also some apricots plums and spices in there too . good slow drinking beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a little hazy medium gold orange with an initial white head that quickly fades . nose is negligible but has hints of white peaches . the faintest of hints of bret and perhaps it s there only because one looks so hard for something and you know that there should be some bret in the nose . truthfully for the most past there is no nose . mouthfeel is thin but crisp and really fresh and clean . it is well balanced and very inviting albeit clearly lighter brew . this is very much a quaffing brew that is extremely drinkable . low alcohol is evident although not stated on the bottle that i could see . mouth is thin but there is something appealing in the crispness and clean bright character . flavors are refined and subtle . light white peaches light white pepper and a light watered lemon character and flavor . this is actually an appealing drink although very light in all respects . this is totally not the kind of beer i like and this one is really good i like it for it s crisp and light charactered simplicity . i hate to say it . it actually tastes a bit like a shaken up lemon perrier with a hit of peach juice . but it tastes good . light white pepper white peach finish .,taste,0.8,1
aass genuine pilsner is another delicious offering from aass brewery in drammen norway . aass genuine pilsner is brewed in accordance with the german purity law and it shows in the taste . if you re down on pilsners because you re used to american pilseners designed for mass consumption you really should give aass a try . there are no funky adjuncts in this beer just scandinavian malts noble hops and norwegian mountain water . mmm. delicious .,taste,1.0,1
a this porter pours a dark dark black with a half finger of tan head only sparse carbonation clinging to the side s cocoa near coffee aroma dominates of course almost bready aroma as well t way to sour sheesh why is this so sour like the cocoa is pure cocoa with no extra sugar a harsh bitter sourness m d it needs some lactic sweetness and it would be kick ass too chewy i actually poured the remainder of this out a rarity for me,taste,0.2,0
this beer was poured from a bottle into an american pint glass . the beer poured a hazy orange yellow with about an inch and a half thick white foam head . the lacing left a ring of white foam around the top of the glass after the first sip . the head shortened but remained until the last sip . the smell was fruity sweet and slightly hoppy . the taste was good . fruity and slightly sweet with a bready hoppieness coming over the top . finishes slightly bitter . the mouthfeel was good . medium bodied with good carbonation that left a hoppy bitter slighly spicy film . this is a good summertime beer . could drink quite a few of these but falls just outside the session category due to the abv . i recommend this beer as a great example of the american ale .,taste,0.9,1
preface i have not encountered many beers in my time that to me pair well the normal beer tastes and fruit with the exception of a beer occasionally that is accompanied by a citrus slice in the category of blue moon . this beer did not sway me from this feeling . if however you count yourself as one who can appreciate that melding of flavors then perhaps you would be better suited reading another review . appearance it s pour to me was the best part of the beer . out of the bottle it looks very pale yellow . in the glass it settles to a nice cloudy honey color . the head was at its best about one to one and a half fingers however the head lasted relatively briefly . smell the aroma is sweet with none too subtle citrus undertones . at first the smell is welcoming but before long i begin to regret that the beverage had to come in so close contact to my nose each time i took a sip . taste i think you probably see where this is going . too much citrus . i appreciate the taste of a good summer beer but it s a little bit like a fermented fresca . too harsh . maybe . mouthfeel not a lot too it . it disperses quickly about the palate . you decide if that s a good thing or not . drinkability if you can swig lemony light beer til the cows come home then have at it hoss . if you have similar tastes to mine then i might suggest a different beer .,taste,0.4,0
this beer was a very pale yellow color and formed really no head to speak of . the aroma was of grain and alcohol . the flavor was of grain and some alcohol . very light beer and not much in the finish.i had totally forgotten about this beer . i really think that some macro beer companies need to rethink their policies . cheap beer should have at least one redeeming quality which is drinkability . this one does not have that .,taste,0.2,0
sampled at the falling rock tap house denver co. copper . fresh piney citrusy hops accompanied well by a nice light fruitiness in the nose . piney not grassy hops like i was expecting . fresh sappy piney notes along with underlying light fruit notes . this version avoided the grassy herbal and medicinal qualities that usually turn me off with wet hopped beers . i really enjoyed this .,taste,0.9,1
appearance cloudy brown color with huge head that fades slowly with little lacing . aroma apple cider yeast and burnt wood chips are the most predominate notes with a hint of molasses mixed in . taste sticky sweet toasted malt with a creamy body that fades to a slightly astringent almost nutty back end and a lingering finish where some traces of the alcohol start to show up . there s just a touch of bitterness in the middle that helps cut some of the sweetness . the rest a top notch belgian sda . perfect for sipping nice and slow .,taste,1.0,1
to me it looks like the average beer but it has a distinctly dank aroma . seems to have slight hints of fruits . the taste is n t as strong as a budweiser making it lighter and more refreshing . it goes down smoothly and tastes like a summer beer . definitely best ice cold . feels fizzy almost like soda and is just as fun to drink . great to enjoy with that one other person who likes it .,taste,0.8,1
i swear i like hallertau hops but they just do n t do it for me here . it looks like a big red ale . extremely clear orange red wow . that is one clear beer . lots of active bubbles and foam . aroma is of pungent onion leafy tobacco . .interesting multi faceted green noble hop smell . whatever my opinion of the taste it s pretty cool to have a hop bomb with different hops than are used in most other hop bombs . i was good with big red up until i put it to my lips . once again it has that unpleasant dull southern tier bitterness . it seems that no matter what hops they use they ca n t avoid it . tastes like chewing on dirt twigs and leaves and not in a good way . this just is n t to my taste . pretty good creamy mouthfeel . for me this is a damned good beer in all categories except taste and drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
the can proclaimed king of stout around the top . let s see if the boasting is warranted . this beer poured a basic black with faint mahogany edges and was topped by a thin cap of tan bubbles . some sticky lace clung to the glass and the head retention was quite good . the aroma was on the sweet side some toffee and roast nutty with a hint of licorice . bitterness was medium to low becoming higher towards the finish . roast carried the flavour but there was a faint hop character . a bit thin but still tasty . ample carbonation with a lightish body creamy texture and dry finish . a good stout i would n t go so far as king of stout though easy drinking and one of the better beers i tried during my recent trip to southeast asia .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle pack into a snifter . first time with this style as i have n t really seen any before . a pours a very dark brown with ruby edges and a one finger tan head leaving moderate lacing along the edges . s lots of sweet honey molasses and perhaps some caramel malts . t again lots of sugary sweetness on the front end some roastiness in the middle and definite honey on the finish . no alcohol bite surprisingly considering the abv of this one . m a bit sticky yet still smooth with decent carbonation and again no trace of an alcoholic burn . o my first braggot and i d say it passes the test . i could drink this all day if the abv were n t so high . it s on the sweet side which i prefer from time to time to take a break from all the high abv hop forward iipa s barleywines and ris s .,taste,1.0,1
pours amber in color with an off white creamy head . thick soapy lacing clings to the side of the glass . hoppy aroma consists of citrus pine and a hint of biscuit . the mouthfeel is smooth and creamy . thick juicy hop flavors burst onto the palate . primary flavors of grapefruit and pine dominate the front initially . then the bitterness rushes forward . some malt flavor emerges from the back but not enough to steal the show from the hops which is what this beer is all about . the finish is bitter and a little on the dry side but not so bitter that it makes you want to keep sipping to quench it . a salty citrusy flavor lingers in the finish . ruination is a big i.p.a . fans of the style will adore this beer . the . abv is handled and delivered nicely . you really do n t notice it in the taste but eventually it sneaks up on you . a little one dimensional . i do n t think so ruination fails to disappoint .,taste,1.0,1
many thanks to enola for getting me this growler on his visit . thanks to pop the cap french broad has taken their wee heavy and bumped the abv up to and renamed it wee heavy er . i just off of the phone with the brewer and he said a wee heavy est is in the plans . he said the wee heavy er will be a year around release and the wee heavy est will be a seasonal . i m guessing a winter seasonal . now to the beer . appearance i opened the growler last night and am finishing it today . it still should be fresh . the color is dark . porter or stout colored . nice fluffy head that disapates rather quickly . it stayed longer last night . thin bubbly lace . smell coffee roasted malts hint of alcohol in a pleasent way . taste very malty coffee like taste . slight chocolate finish and some alcohol warming . the alcohol is noticable but not in a bad way . mouthfeel warming but slightly thin . this could be a result of the hrs or so since i ve opened my growler . drinkability this is a drinkable beer but remember this is and not the previous . this is a good beer and i look forward to trying the wee heavy est when it is released .,taste,0.9,1
got this one in warsaw pours dark brown with dense yellow brown one finger thickness head . leaves dense slowly downlsiding lacing . aroma is rather mild roasted coffee caramel and a bit of dark chocolate . taste is much more powerful a bit bittery coffee dark fruits sweetish caramel might be a bit of cocoa hints of rye bread and very well hidden alcohol . aftertaste is pleasant sweetish roasted . mouthfeel is about medium and low carbonation . overall a good porter .,taste,0.9,1
a this beer looks great . a dark amber red color . s this beer also smells great very hoppy scent . t this is where the beer lacks . the taste is almost watery . i love their american amber ale but this is off . m this is also where this beer lacks . it is very thin . d if i had enjoyed this beer it could be more sessionable .,taste,0.4,0
poured on tap in pittsburg . a amber reddish clear . fluffy thick head . s very vegetabley and herbal . it kinda worried me when i smelled it because i really did n t think it was going to taste good at all . t thick malty creamy and very buttery . all i could taste was the overwhelming biscuit taste . really unique . m thick and creamy rolled around like a ball of bread dough in your mouth . warming and coating . d it was fun to try but not really my taste .,taste,0.8,1
the total disorder porter poured a dark black brown with red highlights . it had a small head that quickly dissipated to a lacing and collar that coated the glass on the way down . it smelled terrible . kind of like smokey leather and aerosol i do n t remember this from previous samples i ve had . the taste made up for the smell though . it had a very big roasted malt taste with some chocolate tones and a nice slightly bitter balance . overall this was a great tasting porter with some b.o . issues .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the factory gastrobar in long beach ca . a beautiful straw colored ale with a yellowish head . not as much lacing as i expected . s nice malty nose with a little bit of floral hops . t great bittering hop profile . this one of my favorite hop flavor profiled of all time . m almost silky but not too thin . d not as overpowering as some dipa s at only . abv .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a dark clear purplish red . small half finger head that leaves a wee scattered ring of lace . smell syrupy sweet molassess malt a bit of dates and diacetyl underneath . it is sugary sweet smelling to the point of being almost gross but not quite . i just hope the taste is n t this sweet . taste not nearly as sweet as the odor lead me to believe but sweet still. my first thoughts are of smoke . a slightly sweet thick roasted barley malt taste dominates chicory and dates stand out in my mind . it is extremely bitter but not a familiar hops bitterness not quite a coffee bitterness either i ca n t pin point it . i think the smokey character meshes with a coffee bitterness to skew my view . a very slight metallic note is underneath but with this bitter of a flavor a faint metal taste actually helps a little . alcohol is detectable but not strongly . mouthfeel there are two prominent aspects to the mouthfeel one i like one i hate . it is a thick viscous brew i like that . its bitter aftertaste leaves a gummy feel in my mouth as you guessed i do n t like that at all . this gummy feeling only gets worse and turns into a powerful parching . drinkability after a big glass of water i could definitely drink another its taste is interesting and has a lot of character that makes it a brew worth examining . it is very rare that i say this about a strong and sweet beer but . oz just is n t enough to assess it fully . since it is so powerfully drying i am docking it . all and all a great beer i will want to have another time .,taste,0.8,1
drank this one on tap at the hole in the wall . poured with a half inch head that stayed for seconds or so . taste was good balanced with notes of coffee subtle hints of chocolate and a decent balance between the malts and hops . however the mouthfeel was pretty weak and it limited my ability to enjoy the flavor . certainly not to the extent that i d come to expect from a porter .,taste,0.7,1
i m drinking this at rock bottom in the minneapolis airport . poured next to no head and dissipated immediately . lovely copper color and completely clear . taste is sweet malt kind of like a trumped up sam adams . slight hop bitterness . finish drops quickly .,taste,0.8,1
new sample from a b dropped off to me today . oz bottle poured into a clear plastic cup . appearance head fades fast looks kind of like a dark cream soda smell smelled a little bit of caramel malt and a little bit of that sour apple smell i always get off bud stuff . smelled better than most light lagers . taste here is this beer s downfall . it tastes just like michelob ultra . like water with an unpleasant aftertaste . mouthfeel a little fizzy and just like every other light beer . drinkability i could drink a lot of these say on a boat or in the sun playing softball as a thirst quencher if that s what was served but i would n t choose it over almost any other options .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a clear yellow with a big soapy fluffy white head . surprisingly a good deal of retention here which is supported by a steady stream of bubbles up my pilsener glass . s light medicinal hops raw grain and a cornlike sweetness . t very sweet bad malt liquor taste here . i would expect the alcohol to be higher given the heat . the alcohol is noticeable . there is a generic hop bitterness but the predominant taste is the corn or other adjunct like sweetness . blech . m light bodied high carbonation d why import something like this . i am sure lithiuanian expats mightbe looking for a taste of home but this is awful . maybe this is good at home . i doubt it .,taste,0.3,0
i had n t had miller in quite a while when my roomate picked up a twelve pack . i grabbed a cold one out of the freezer and i was surprised by how refreshing the drink was . it s slightly more carbonated than say a bud light masking the likely poor quality of the hops used in the brewing process . definitely a drinkable beer . a good one for a day on the beach or tailgating not to mention affordable . but in regards to overall taste this beer wo n t be nearing the a range .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle in a small plastic cup . thanks a lot holiday inn . a looks a lot like espresso . deep brown with a decent fingers of light brown head . goes away and leaves a nice white lace . s hops and dark chocolate some phenols . t starts off with a rich refined mix of chocolate and coffee then devolves into a blunt taste of hops before finishing with an aftertaste which has some light alcohol burn and an oak wine aftertaste . m filling chewy and rich . has the consistency of chocolate milk . o a good beer overall definitely worth buying again . could use a bit less hops but still good .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a dark brown color with a fairly short tan head . head has little retention leaves just a bit of lacing . s smell is coffee caramel and a bit of chocolate . far from anything over the top and pretty tame overall . t not quite what i expected but actually better than i thought . a fairly tame stout with a pretty good taste . taste is a bit of chocolate bit of coffee and an earthy feel to it . m heavier side of medium just barely and light on the carbonation . d not too bad to drink and actually better than i thought . i d say that there are much better out there . i d also say that this may fall under the beginner stout .,taste,0.8,1
ml cork caged bottle . poured into tulip glass pours a hazy deep golden peach . tons of carbonation rising up to meet a loose creamy ghost white head . huge head . leaves a good amount of lacing as the head dissipates extremely slowly . very enticing brew . smells of sweet malts ripe fruits . hints of alcohol . very citrusy . strong aroma of those great belgian malts as well . flowery as well with ripe peaches in the forefront . splash of spices as well . taste was not what i was expecting from the smell as it has a caramel character i m guessing from the yeast . but god is it good . sugar coated peaches hints of banana lemon citrus tangerines all accompany a honey sweetness followed by a caramel like yeasty middle and then a spicy hoppy finish . the citrus brings a slight tartness and acidity that accentuates a very grassy earthy character that follows . an extremely smooth sweet to dry transition . high on the carbonation but not in a bad way for the most part . leaves a fruity sweet aftertaste with a little splash of hop bitterness . i was actually expecting more of an alcohol warmth or kick afterwards but it was n t there . fairly refreshing drinkable for abv . an outstanding belgian pale . i ve had the malheur as well and was equally as impressive . it s a shame this brewery kind of goes under the radar at least around where i m from . this was one of the more unique brews especially belgian i ve had recently and was a pleasure to sip on .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a mug . appearance pours a hazy cloudy orange amber color . minimal off white head is more of a film . minimal visible carbonation . smell fresh squeezed tangerine . pretty good smell but there s nothing else there . taste first hit to the tongue and i think of drinking oj or something . a very noticable though thankfully not too strong citrus flavor the whole way through . there s a bit of wheat in there towards the finish but not much . mouthfeel light to medium bodied and smooth . decent amount of carbonation which seems to fit with the flavor . drinkability fine to drink but gets old after a bit . basically this tastes like less concentrated tangerine juice . sure there is a hint of wheat in there but you hardly notice it . it loses all sense of being a beer in the taste . really pointless even for the novelty factor . better just to visit the produce and or juice sections of your local grocery store .,taste,0.4,0
this pours out slightly opaque amber orange with lots of the white bubbles at least two fingers high . hops alcohol and caramel are the first to hit my nose . something dark and mysterious in the back there . mabey yeast . then you get the clove cinnamon sweet smell at the very end . mmmm this smells good . lemon peel . some hop bitterness not too much though . spices are very subtle but can detect some clove . the end though brings on the wonderful hops . just the right amount of bitter with the sweet . mouthfeel is a bit dirty with the lemon and hops staying with you for a while . not a bad thing at all though . this is a wonderful brew . if i could afford a drink a bunch at a time i would .,taste,1.0,1
cloudy deep red to brown color . very fruity smelling notes of ripe plum a bit of banana and some definite clove in the aroma . well carbonated pours with a rousing head . tastes sharp from the carbonation . there is some definite banana flavor in the finish . this beer is lightly sweet has a light bit of astringency in the finish . the dark malt adds a richness to this beer in combination with the yeast it gives the beer dark fruit type flavors . this is like a richer more chewy fruitier older brother of a great hefe weizen . all of the characteristics are here just more so . my only complaint is that i wish it had finished with a slightly higher final gravity a little more thickness sweetness would have been ideal .,taste,1.0,1
version this beer poured a hazy brown with a very thin head . the aroma is malty and syrup like . the taste is very sweet molasses . it almost tastes like it would go great on a biscuit . the mouthfeel is full and a bet chewy . this is a delicious brew but it might be a bit much to have more than one would make a great dessert beer .,taste,0.9,1
i m pouring the first half in my wiezen glass and plan to put the other in a tulip . it glows orange and is very murky . i receive mulitple streams of bubbles and fingers of foam that . it looks nice . smells musky and yeasty . sugary hints of citurs as well . it tastes very . juicy . it s pretty sugary and there a bit of wood from the barrel aging . there s the usual spicy orange and yeasty flavors associated with a belgian style wheat beer . the pinot noir juice most be what s making it sweeter than usual though . there is a bit of a grape tang in the finish i guess . it d help if i knew more about wine i guess . alcohol is n t very noticeable considering it s . as i said it s juicy but it does finish dry too . it s also very crisp and refreshing . i ve been looking forward to trying this one and it did not dissapoint .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomb bottle poured into great dane pub brewing imperial pint glass poured cold warmed as tasted a clear amber orange with a thin head that quickly dissipates to an even thinner ring around the edges . s a nice mix of caramel sweetness and a hint of hops with a suggestion of alcohol in there as well . t in a word fantastic . great great beer . dull hoppiness hits first a bit hard to discern . then the great mid palate comes in with just a perfect level of caramel sweetness which blends perfectly with a mango orange lemon rind bitterness . my favorite part of this beer is at the end while your tongue is drying out from the earthy hoppiness there s still a lingering background of sweetness barely perceptible that stays for quite a while . the urge to have another sip of beer is put off by this lingering flavor as it is so pleasant . m low carbonation and tiny bubbles lend a smooth mouthfeel . d awesome despite fairly high abv do n t taste it all . beer is so delicious that it could get you in trouble . very surprised by this one had it in the fridge for a bit trying others before it . was hard to get and now got ta figure out how to get more . great stuff get this beer .,taste,1.0,1
a amber color eight inch white head dissapears very fast leaving very little lacin s sweet grains very yeasty not a very strong hop aroma t kind of a sweet fruit like flavor m medium to thin bodied beer not overly carbonated overall this isnt that bad of a beer but i dont think ill seek this out got it from a friend who had the whole sample pack,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle with no date poured into a pint glass at the barley house in algonquin il a a clear copper color poured topped by an extremely short lived head that left a fairly small ring . almost no visible carbonation . s crisp refreshing hops overflow from the beer with a slight pine aroma . huge on the hops for sure . everything else seems absent . t a good balance of malt and hops . starts malty and sweet but almost instantly overtaken by its strong hop character . m with almost no visible carbonation this beer sure is bubbly and light . light bodied i would say . d not incredibly drinkable but for an overly hoppy beer its certainly an easier drink than some with this amount of hops .,taste,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle into stone ipa glass . nice dark appearance with thin beige foam . smell is nothing special in my opinion mostly roasted malt aroma with a little sour smell mixed in . unfortunately the flavor is about the same . was n t as thick or creamy as i hoped based on the name . just a run of the mill stout to me . i wo n t seek it out again .,taste,0.6,1
presentation oz brown long neck bottle with a bottling date in the bottom left hand corner of the label . label has a blurb about the beer . appearance black as night with a wispy lace yet a small cake of foam forms in the middle good retention as the lace sticks to the glass . smell roasted aromas creamed lightly sweet coffee . toasted and roasted malt mix yet more roasted than toasted . taste impressively smooth mouth feel with a medium to full body . rich roasted flavour going borderline astringent . hops tingle all throughout the mouth with a vague bitterness that gets clouded by more everlasting lingering roasted malt with caramel undertones though still leaves a trail of earthy minty flavour to the finish . roasted flavours are not over bearing but at a perfect level of balance with hints of light charcoal and over caramelized sugar . notes profound in character odell s was aiming for the middle ground between porters and stouts good stab at it . a more than decent porter it is i m quite fond of this palatable brew .,taste,1.0,1
this is the first time i ve seen this beer by sam adams and i had to give it a try . poured the head is somewhat small with barely any visible lace . the color is brown opaque . the smell is less aromatic than most sam adams are . taste somewhat of sour roasted hops but smoother than some other dark beers of its kind . overall this beer is drinkable if you can handle the sour taste .,taste,0.8,1
i visited this microbrewery brewpub last summer and now have a few of their beers in my possesion to evaluate . my impression during my visit was average at best and it remains that way . this beer has little to no carbonation . it is chestnut brown in color . it has very little smell . it tastes a bit watery and thin but does have some decent although subtle flavor to it . it actually tastes like a very thin watered down red . the taste like i said is ok but the mouthfeel is poor . it just does n t have much character to it . not to be harsh but i think someone brewing at home for the first or second time could duplicate this rather easily.drinkable . but below average overall.,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ounce bottle . slightly hazy with a huge head . definitely overcarbonated . aroma is very nice surprisingly fruity almost like a belgian pale . taste is pretty basic almost like a lager . basic malt profile . mouthfeel is medium light . overall it s different but nice low hop bitterness very drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
i ve had this bottle in my basement for close to a year now so i figured national drink a beer day was a good time to open it up . it pours an opaque black with about an inch to inch and a half of tan head which leaves a moderate amount of lacing in the glass . strong scents of bourbon oak and vanilla . some dark fruits are also noticeable . taste is full of bourbon roasted malts vanilla and oak . mouth feel is smooth and creamy . not the thickest imperial stout i ve had but not thin either . the booziness makes this a great beer to slowly sip over the coarse of an evening . this beer is perfect for cool fall or winter nights . it s still a bit hot but i m glad i sat on it for almost a year and let the flavors blend a little bit . i d pick up another bottle and sit on it a little longer to see how it develops .,taste,0.9,1
poured a very dark brown almost black with a thin tan head that left a little lacing sticking to the glass . the nose was quite nice consisting of peanut butter slight coffee chocolate and booze notes . the flavor caught me by surprise cause it seems like it is infected due to the sour character it has on the palate . it did have the peanut butter and choclate notes but i do n t think the tart sourness is intentional . there was also a little booze and coffee notes as well . the brew was medium in body with a fair amount of carbonation which had a sweet tart and boozy finish . it did not drink that good due to the sour character on this oatmeal stout . usaully i expect some creaminess from this sytle . well too bad .,taste,0.4,0
pours a lighter shade of brown with a ruby hue . there was about a finger s worth of head with no retention . the nose is the bitter aroma of coffee grounds . the coffee taste is quite direct as well . the finish included a nucleus of roasted coffee bitterness . my only complaint is that it could be more full bodied . i always say that i love coffee and i love porter but i ve never found a coffee porter that offers a distinct coffee infusion . this is it . well done .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a fluted pint glass revealing hazy murky gold body under a finger and a half of yellowed head . smells sweet and malty with bright caramel and honey hops . pleasant simple smells . some lacing . tastes smooth and bitter with a decent citrus rind presence and an earthy sweet malt backbone . some meatiness from the hops . flavors fade at the finish to a clean dry nothingness . mouthfeel is smooth and silky voluminous medium bodied with a boosting carbonation and a dry finish . decently well drinkable . for an imperial ipa i might expect more presence to the hops not necessarily bitterness but i concede this is n t the freshest it could be . i would like to try this on tap to see if there is a difference .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to beerfmandy for bringing this one over . bottle split into tulips . a amber orange . about a finger of white head . soapy lace left behind . s full on raspberry . reminds me of clearly canadian raspberry flavored water . t the flavor is about as dynamic as i anticipated . mild raspberry syrup dissolved in carbonated water . acrid bitter finish . m light spritzer like body with loads of carbonation . o not very good . i will pass on this next time .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle from the vault chuck s . looks decent but highly filtered . a caramel orange with just a ring of head . not too great but acceptable . smell is awesome . tons of sweet candy malt bread crust banana and clove . not too much bubblegum i think i know what yeast strain this is taste is way more sweet than i anticipated . the clove and banana are there but i m getting some cooked veggies never a pleasant thing . the herbs are nice there is nicely grounded hop bitterness and overall this is decent but the touch of cooked veggies ruins it being top notch for me . not too dry nice finish . active carbonation nice mouthfeel . overall a nice offering but i would not seek this out again .,taste,0.6,1
lovely straw yellow hazy with half inch foam that persisted for about minutes . aroma presented muted characteristic clove . fruitiness e.g. banana nearly absent . taste was cleaner than i expected and malt flavors were subdued . possibly they use us row instead of a german pilsner malt . mouth feel however was as close to perfect as it gets soft kisses . for american brewers new glarus still gets my top vote for hefeweizen . their beers deliver a bit more boldly than this one .,taste,0.7,1
a thick and black dark almond head more like a thin disk of residual bubbles s strong note of alcohol bitter dark chocolate coffee m very alcoholic feel initial taste of a dark stout followed by the heat of a liquor akin to scotch . t lots of alcohol almost tannic in flavor dark chocolate and coffee can be found if you drink this very slowly . d not the kind of drink you just choose for any given night . this is more of a nightcap . the alcohol content is stronger than most but if enjoyed slowly the flavors do develop . drink this beer like you would whiskey slow relaxed and with friends . i have had this beer about six times now and i have learned that it is very complex and not for everyone . if you prefer red wines scotch whiskey and lean more towards imperial stouts you will likely enjoy this beer .,taste,0.9,1
got this in my gift bag at festivale . dated september th . served in a surly pint glass . a poured with two fingers of soapy white foam that settles to a chunky cap and leaves splotchy lacing . body is a transparent amber with lots of tiny bubbles . s great aromatic hop aroma in this week old bottle . lots of cascade orange citrus over top of a biscuit and toffee malt backbone . t taste is a little less exciting with more astringent hop bitterness think pine and citrus rind . there s a decent amount of bread and biscuit and a lingering bitter finish . could use a touch more sweetness to match the nose . probably a . in this department . m lively active carbonation a body that s a touch watery for . and a resiny enamel coating finish . my least favorite thing about this brew . d this is quite good and i always love picking up a super fresh sixer before the hop aroma fades . strangely it s hoppier than many of goose s american pale ales .,taste,0.7,1
wow . what an amazing take on beer . since the beginning of the season fall beers that is i have tried michelob s jacks pumpkin spice dfh s punkin ale o fallon s pumpkin ale and blue moon s harvest moon and with out a doubt this is the best pumpkin ale available . the price is phenomenal for the abv and amount of beer dfh s punkin ale is for while this is for . the color is a dark amber copper hue that has a nice yet subtle translucency to it . the head is a nice beige that recedes to a thin lace around the edge of the glass . the first sip is a fusion of a good ale and a great pumpkin pie . the nutmeg cinnamon and pumpkin dominate your mouth and challenge you to find a more delectable flavored beer . i rate the drinkability as average because of the loss of flavor with every beer . i suggest waiting between beers possibly drinking something else rather than pouring one after another . i can not wait to bring a sixer of this to thanksgiving .,taste,1.0,1
so at the liquor store i work at i have people buying this stuff by the case and i have got to try and see what the hype is about . pours a rich golden color with a fizzy short lived head . the smell is mostly sweet malts with a faint cereal aroma . the taste was mellow with a sweet corn and cereal grain quality and a warming but stingy finish .,taste,0.7,1
i had this lambic to round out my dining experience at a local beer bar restaurant . i found it quite pleasant indeed very nice fruit flavor but not cloying as some can be . mouth was was good too did not feel like drinking syrup . highly recommended as a dessert beer if such a category exists .,taste,1.0,1
a sticky head tops off a pour as dark as black tea but light enough to still dig out that elusive pistachio shell that flicked in from across the table . it takes a good minutes for everything to settle so i began to get lost in watching each individual bubble rise to glory only to be sucked into the mist . by this time the glass looks really dirty with all the eratic lacing . the top is murky cloudy like pond scum but i think the dragon flies might of went in for a dip ahead of time . sticky hops tickle your nose all within the fresh mossy subterfuge of a standard pint glass . the first taste bestows lots of pine spicy hops an overall bitterness that is stronger then i last remember . ribs are great with this . d wet musty it cuts like mouthwash . sn always seems to have just a bit extra carbonation in their bottles . the aftertaste leaves a trail of saltine crackers scratchy bitterness from the tip of your tounge all the way to your tonsils hanging on for dear life . with a large meal an extra pour is never out of the question . it is quite warming with the carbonation influencing the alcohol . a good value a good brew .,taste,0.7,1
a huge cream colored head with a slightly hazy orange body and tons of carbonation . a i m getting banana and sweet malt . t pretty bland taste . some light wheat malt flavor . sweet but bland . m medium body with moderate carbonation . kindof sticks to my mouth but nowhere near cloying . d not bad for the price but definitely not a great hefeweizen .,taste,0.4,0
picked up a bottle of this at the foodery . batch bottled . . making it almost months packaged at time of consumption . a for whatever reason part of me expected this to be a dark beer . that it is not . hazy honey golden though a little on the darker side of that . the head sits on top of it forever . and leaves plenty of sticky lace on any part of the glass surface that it touches . s cranberry is certainly detected in the nose . plus an additional tart fruit aroma to complement and or intensify it . a modest malt scent pairs nicely with it and highlights a good balance in aromas . t cranberry currant . and aside from the malty quality of beer that s pretty much it . very little tartness or other yeast characteristics that i may have expected or hoped for . as far as fruit beers go it holds up alright but with a wild ale i would have liked something a little more exotic . m d body is perhaps a tad bit weighty for such a beer . it does n t need to be as rich in body as it is or perhaps could afford to be more sparkling with carbonation . not bad though it would likely be a one time only experience .,taste,0.6,1
a poured into a tulip glass from . oz bottle . dark brown color with good and a half inch off white head has even better retention that maintaned a healthy lacing throughout the glass . s alcohol with some fruit tones coming through plum . t nice heavy malt taste with fruity overtones very appropriate for the style . i do n t notice as much of the alcohol that i detected in the smell . not much bitterness to speak of almost sweet in fact . dryness is evident as well . m thick mouthfeel seems to coat my mouth with it s flavor and retains itself for some time after i finished the bottle . d it s a good beer and i could probably down a few of them but i think i would lose appreciation for it beyond my second . thoughts this is my first review and i am trying to make sure i have correctly picked up the characteristics as best i could i was originally going to buy the triple but decided that perhaps the dubbel would be easier for my palate discern . this is a very good beer and i enjoyed it although the dollars i paid was perhaps a bit much for this .,taste,0.9,1
bought in mixed pack sampler . freshness date stamped on package . poured two bottles into large glass beer mug . beer took a pretty good foamy head . foam laced glass very well . appearance was only notably average does n t look too much different than other beers of this type . relatively dark when held up to the light you can see just a bit of daylight a very dark brown color . head is sort of an off white cream color . took a whiff of the beer to sample smell . hmm peculiar to say the least but nothing surprising . for a beer called a honey porter i was expecting some funky smells situated in there somewhere . but alas not particularly aromatic a little astringency and that nice maltiness . alright moment of truth time to take a sip . and woah that s where the beer takes its turn from average to somewhat unique . starts bitter with tastes of charcoal coffee and woodiness moves on to a smooth malty caramel flavor when all of the sudden the sweet honey sets in . finishes with just a hint of spiciness for some reason which was interesting . nothing unique for mouthfeel but after having a taste of it it s hard to complain . relatively good drinkability for beers of this type . naturally it s a bit heavy but compared to some others in this style it sits pretty good . all in all a very solid brew and one of my favorites from sam adams so far .,taste,0.9,1
i m following up a mephistopholes stout with one of these . this could be lethal . what the hell i m a risk taker . a nice two finger tan head tops off this murky brown brew . head stays around for the after party and ends up sleeping on the couch and then wants to go out and get some breakfast . smells of bright citrusy hops . tastes obviously of big hops but not overly bitter . also has a sweet and juicy affect which makes it smoother than expected . an atypical caramel sweetness floats around the palate and is backed up with some sourness . it works well . there s a good alcohol punch at the end . carbonation is excellent . when i m in the mood for some big hops i turn to this one as it does n t sacrifice balance and taste with its extremes .,taste,1.0,1
clear deep amber with a fair amount of cream colored head . aroma is spicy hops with a hint of cinnamon . taste is rich leathery hops with medium bitterness . slighttest hint of grapefruit for a change . well balanced with the sweet malts . some iced sweet tea in the mouthfeel . moderate carbonation . a very fine amber ale . very sessionable beer . when the ounce bottle was empty i wanted another . i could drink this beer all night . hope to see more from firestone in my area . one of my go to beers at this time . i m never dissapointed with this beer . a nice change from my usual pale ales or ipas .,taste,1.0,1
purchased from great spirits huntsville al . beer consumed on . verbatim notes follow . a very clear yellow with constant carbonation and a very thin head . s grassy slightly hoppy . thankfully no skunk . t very off pilsener taste . grass sure but also awful sugar and lite taste . aftertaste like acetone . awful . m mouthfeel thin to style . d very low drinkability not my style . drain pour .,taste,0.3,0
ml brown bottle poured into a pint glass . a thick foamy heady beige in colour solid black brew underneath so dark that even light did n t pierce through plenty of lacing slow dissipation of head . s strong roasted barley predominant toasted nuts as well t syrupy quite a bit of alcohol in the flavour as well a bit too much for my liking m thick and rich d while enjoyable this was slightly less appealing . i would certainly try it again as this was my first introduction to an imperial . ca n t see this being a go to beer for me but i m happy to be proven wrong .,taste,0.6,1
pours a thin straw yellow color with a thick white head and a little bit of lacing . smells of grain and maybe some rice and a little hops hiding somewhere in there . tastes of grain and a little corn . some bitterness probably from some hop extract . mouthfeel is thin and nasty feeling . drinkability is decent .,taste,0.3,0
had this with dinner at fishwife a nice swordfish . it carried over to desert which was a california style mocha cheescake that paired well . oz . bottle poured into a mini pint glass . pours a dark chesnut brown but a bit transparent with a one finger off white head . stickiness is there but pretty weak . smell is a diluted chocolate malt with some toasted nut as well . a tingle of caramel in the nose too . taste is a sweet nutty flavor up front with a pretty enjoyable hop bite . aftertaste is a weak smokey chocolate malt with a hint of coffee . mouthfeel is too light for the style with a good amount of carbonation . somewhat watered down not enjoyable in that sense . one is enough for me glad i tried it but i ll stick to my roots when it comes to english style ales and go with middle ages in good ol syracuse ny .,taste,0.7,1
oz poured cold into budweiser pint glass thick brown head very dark and inviting . smell has faint grassiness some chocolate comes through . taste is bitter chocolate sweet malt with a perfect balance of bittering hops . i got ta give it a . mouthfeel is thick good carbonation . drinkabilty is good although i prefer to sip this one.overall a great beer,taste,1.0,1
keeping in line with the darkness . remember that band the darkness . i loved their album permission to land . i know totally not my style but hey . not as dark as last night s ale dark sky but still an inky black . the red at the edges is more pronounced here so it has that going for it . decent yet short head is very creamy and smooth . not a lot of lacing . aromas are typical for the style some roasty chocolate malt but very little else . a slight disappointment . flavor makes up for it though . super huge and robust . tons of dark chocolate and espresso in this a here ale . the tang . . of the malt hits you straight away . this is big and in your face kind of like chris farley was . .the texture of this ale is n t as smooth as some of the premiere in the style and that chunks it down a notch . finish is super long and bitter in a good way . this ale has just enough sweetness to balance out the bitter . great price at . sixer and . abv to boot makes this a bit more drinkable than the rarer versions . a touch below the top tier or two but good beer . what i like most the vast enormous flavor profile . what i like least the lack of originality overall . verdict good beer well priced but not for special occasions . worth buying if you see it .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
thanks floydster for this beer . i used to drink this beer more frequently before i got into trading and this was one of the beers that got me hooked into this particular style . i have n t had one of these in months . let s see how it holds up now . pours jet black with a huge finger thick head that slowly trickles down . the foam takes a few minutes to settle to an inch of foam and leaves behind thick soapy lacing behind . smells of citrus hops upfront i forgot how hoppy this ris is . great toasted and bready malts in the background with some notes of toffee and milk chocolate . it smells like a citrus flavored chocolate . there are also some dark fruits hiding in the back along with some grains and a touch of alcohol . tastes of bitter chocolate with some citrus and deeply roasted barley finish . lots of burnt toast and hops as well . dark fruits and some alcohol . tastes a little rough actually . i m picking up some flavors of alcohol soaked raisins . great carbonation and almost silky mouthfeel . sadly this one is n t what i remembered it to be and it s not even among my top or ris i ve tasted . tastes too rough the alcohol is a bit intrusive and it could use a sweeter chocolate taste instead of the dry dark and bitter taste .,taste,0.6,1
mildly murky deep amber with a nice head that dissipates obediently . smell is kind of a hickory hued pecan sticky bun with a hint of the expected rum notes and a bit of essence of pretty ladies suntanning . taste is a more oaken prevalence with lots of sugary sweet bread notions . the malt wood and rum are there and working well together . a bit sweet for me though . mouthfeel is heavy but neutral a bit dirty and all in all pretty pleasing . as for drinkability . i still say it s a bit too sweet . and i have to wonder with the sugariness if this one becomes a headache inducer . a bit hot with the abv too . yet it s likable . i think it s more a smaller dose beer though .,taste,0.6,1
a looks black but shows some brown when held to a bright light . the brown head is small and fades quickly but does leave some scattered lacing . s lots of black coffee with some chocolate in the mix . also a slight hint of vanilla . t big flavor here . as expected coffee and chocolate dominate and some burnt toast flavor is there also . the alcohol is hidden well but there is definitely a little heat at the finish . m rich and creamy but not too heavy . moderate carbonation . d quite drinkable though at . there are limits . i m not a big fan of coffee stouts but this is a beer that i really enjoy every now and then .,taste,1.0,1
i will buy this beer for the rest of my life . i want to make sweet sweet love to it and raise a family together . i want to wake up every morning to have this beer staring back at me . i want to mount it from behind and ride it into the sunset . nothing can compare to the passion that i have developed upon first taste . i will always remember this moment of my first racer .,taste,1.0,1
i had this on tap about ten miles from where its brewed and i must say i was impressed . i am not top big into ipa s but this one is exceptional . the color is nice and the smell this beer gives off is fantastic . its flowery and fruity with a nice dry sharpness to it . taste wise this was alittle bit too dry for my taste but after my fifth pint i started to really get into to this more . this is a wonderful beer to drink away the afternoon with and i highly recommand this to anyone who is interested in trying victory beers .,taste,0.8,1
i believe this is the scottish ale but with an extra batch of fuggles thrown in . deep orange body and smooth creamy head that laces well . huge herbal smell a mixture of thyme lemonbalm and sage quite interesting and not what i expected in a beer . full malty flavour with light floral herbal hopping . soft mouthfeel with little carbonation . very sessionable on cask and it did n t take long to disappear from my glass . had a second pint a month later and the herbal character was almost entirely absent although it had been replaced with a pleasant creaminess . still good just different .,taste,0.7,1
poured a golden orange color nearing brown at its depth . medium head that dissipated quickly leaving little to no carbonation after initial pour . tastes like a standard belgian ale i would n t call it hoppy as the bottle claims . nothing spectacular but certainly not below average . the hoppy aspect is more noticeable in the smell along with additional floral generalities . taste is crisp on the palate finishing smoothly with extremely high drinkability . mouthfeel is above average along with taste and is accompanied by notes of acid and a slight hop aftertaste . overall not an outstanding beer but a very good hoppy belgian ale . i would n t go out of my way to find it but my local store just received a large amount of de graal beers and this sounded interesting . fairly solid for a . ml bottle . this beer is highly drinkable with a solid flavor both as it hits the palate and in its aftertaste . a pretty good find .,taste,0.6,1
as almost everyone has stated i have waited a long time to try this beer . the aroma is fantastic if i had n t started drooling i would have just smelled the beer for hours . it is very dark with a thin brown head . the smoke flavor is not obtrusive at all the bittering hops however are in my oppinion . the combination of smoke and chocolate maltiness made me sit and sip this beer for about an hour . i like it alot .,taste,0.8,1
the color is clear dark copper red . the foam is small and compact . the smell is a little bit sour with hints of yeast . overall the smell is pretty neutral . the carbon dioxide is quite strong but it dissipates quite fast . the taste is a little bit sweet fresh and straightforward with a great amount of bitterness . the elegant body almost overpowered by the great amounts of bitter hopes . at times i felt that the great bitterness could almost be too sharp .,taste,0.8,1
new beer from cintra unlike all the other macro beers in brazil . in my opinion this beer is a good macro with much better flavor than the bland brazilian macro pilsens without being either bitter or sweet . it is just as the marketing states a light bodied refreshing beer that is a perfect mix of the characteristics of light and dark beer hence the name mulata a brazilian word for a woman of mixed race . i am not sure of the style and can find no reference on either the bottle or the website as to its type but as it is bottom fermented i am guessing lager munich dunkel by the description on the ba styles web page . please correct if wrong as i would love to know the actual style . the beer has its own webpage produced fingers of slightly creamy fine textured pure white meringue head when poured into tulip glass . stability was low but the huge amount of soda like carbonation continued to produce head as quickly as it dissipated . after this a small quarter inch head was retained almost until the end of the beer . the color of the beer was a crystal clear golden honey color with a slight ruby hue not dark not light mulata . the nose is overwhelmingly metallic like most all brazilian macro beer . i am starting to think that this might be from the strain of yeast used but the fact that it transcends breweries gives doubt . it could be from a huge use of carmel malt but to explain the smells presence in all beers would mean that all beers use this malt primarily . behind the metallicness a very faint malt and floral citrus hop aroma can be detected . the malt character becomes more pronounced and sweeter of malt extract as the beer warms an unmalted grain smell also arises . light in taste with little discernable flavors but balanced well rounded and overall very pleasant . the website says noble ingredients are used and the bottle lists both non malted grains and dark malt extract in ingredients . the taste starts with slight hop bitterness which goes to a very lightly toasted malt flavor . this is brief in turn melding to a slightly sweet maltiness with a hint of raw grain in the finish . there is a slight thickness to the mouthfeel matching well with the flavour . coupled with its moderately low alcohol content . this makes a very drinkable beer . never had more than one of these at a time but could be one of my favorite brazilian session beers .,taste,0.7,1
i was really excited to try this beer . it came in a huge oz . bottle and i got a huge oz glass with it . a dark black with a great foamy tan head . the head lasted a bit and it lingered on the sides of the glass as i drank it . s beer had the strongest chocolate smell . really it smelled like a chocolate bar . i was so excited to drink it after smelling it so i was so disappointed when . t . the taste was overwhelmingly bitter . it was so bitter that i could n t taste any sweetness at all . i let it warm up a bit and ate some pizza to try and tease out some flavors but got nothing . all i could taste was bitter bitter and more bitter aftertaste lingering on my tongue so that i did n t even look with delight to the next sip . all i kept thinking was well i got ta finish the beer . m it s smooth like guinness and almost as thick and heavy as a gunness . it was n t heavily carbonated at all . d the bitter aftertaste was just too much for me . i finished the bottle only because i hate to waste beer . i ve tasted great chocolate stouts and i would n t reccomend this to anyone . the only reason it has a good grade at all is because it looks and smells really good .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . pours a reddish brown with a thin light tan head that drops quickly to barely a wisp . effervescent brew with some lacing . aromas of hazelnuts cocoa and coffee all three from the wattle acacia seeds dominate . not sure what the underlying base beer is not picking up on any hop or malt aromas . the wattle seed aroma though not overpowering does seem to mask anything from the malt hops and yeast . first sip is of a thinned out coffee cocoa stout . no flavors of hops some caramel malt but the coffee light cocoa and hazelnuts are dominate in the flavor as well . a slight bite from the carbonic acid . the hazelnut carries over into the finish which fades rather quickly leaving a hint of a chocolate and hazelnut candy bar . mouthfeel is light not watery with a bit of a prickle from the carbonation . very drinkable interesting flavor combination . could drink a number of these in a sitting and not tire of flavor . however it does leave you a little bloated from the carbonation . leaves you a little full feeling .,taste,0.9,1
ml flip top bottle . dark amber with big head which vanishes . if you ask me this beer is identical to ruddles county ale . rich malty sweet delectable . heavy apple cider qualities chewy a tiny dead bit of alcohol in the middle . a mild dryness and a little bit of spice denotes the hops . nothing to discern it as french or even belgian . no present yeast i guess it had already done its job by the time it was bottled . i swear it tastes just like ruddles . which is fine by me ruddles is one of my favorite beers . just not what i expected from a biere de garde . perhaps its a fraction sweeter and lacking the creamy british mouthfeel . anyway it s damn good . maybe even tastier than ruddles .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle purchases in buffalo . pours a clear amber orange some copper thin white head forms quickly settles down to a medium sized ring around the glass a few lace spots stick looks alright . smell is nice big citrus aroma orange peel some lemons nice sweet malt character caramel and biscuits grapefruit floral a bit of fruit pineapple really nice hop character . taste is similar heavy on the malts for a pale caramel and biscuit jump out quite sweet some nice fruitiness apricots strawberries grapefruit and orange peel hopping nice floral balanced bitterness a bit peppery going down . mouthfeel is medium bodied with light to medium carbonation . i like my pales a bit hoppier but this is still damn nice and almost perfectly balanced .,taste,0.7,1
served in a fridge temperature bottle because the best way to experience the high life is straight from the bottle . it s a clear golden beer with some carbonation bubbles visible within . in the bottle you get no head at all but if someone is foolish enough to pour it into a glass you ll see a thick pure white head that will dissipate quickly . i ve never taken the time to smell a high life now i know why . lots of sweet malt and corn that is rather off putting . the flavor is also all malt but cheap sweet malts . there s a bit off the gross after taste common to this style but not as much as high life s competitors . considering the style the taste is actually pretty good hence the . rating . it s a thin beer that is has too much carbonation to really taste the beer so maybe that s a good thing . this is a good beer to drink when you do n t want to think about what you are putting into your body . i never drink it for flavor but more for price point and availability .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz bottle into surly goblet a dark brown with about a finger of tan head that left some nice lacing as it faded s not a strong as i would like has a little roasted malt and slight coffee smell t lots of chcolate coffee and some carmel from the sweet malt milk combo m nice and creamy o the flavors really come through and leave me wanting more the only downfall is the lack of smell from this one if it smelled as good as it tastes it would be great,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . edition . . a dark black color . one finger of thick creamy light brown head . head retention is pretty good and the last inch sticks around a long time . minimal lacing . . s lots of roasted barley . toasty burnt aroma with chocolaty sweetness to balance it . . t roasted malts up front again . black currants and sweet chocolate next . somewhat subtle hints of alcohol . good but seems like a weaker version of ee toaster . . m medium body . very creamy and good carbonation . no complaints here . . d not bad but there are similar stouts out there that are better .,taste,0.6,1
this pumpkin beer is richer and darker than many with a strong caramelized burnt pumpkin character . dark red brown almost black it has with a big dense long lasting tan head that shrinks slowly and leaves a little weak lacing . the aroma is rich pumpkin pie more pumpkiny and burnt pumpkiny than than some i ve had but still with pie spices . the aroma also has a strong caramelly malt . the taste is similar to the aroma with a definite rich caramelized burnt pumpkin character with pumpkin pie spice malt some compensating bitterness and a grain aftertaste . the feel is smooth but thin and flat . it s kind of like a lighter very toasty porter mixed with pumpkin pie . however it gets old rather quickly and is too one dimensional and flat at least from the growler .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a fridge cold bottle into a tulip . color is an opaque medium brown . there was a minimal chocolate tinged head that stuck around along with some bubbles and thin lacing . bourbon notes are there also got brown sugar and vanilla . finish is very dry with a touch of bitterness . the body is lighter than i thought it d be and almost crisp . carbonation is fine . taste is more brown sugar with some vanilla unimpressive to start . however both the smell and taste of this beer improved dramatically as it warmed . i picked up burnt sugars and toffee flavors with a hint of booze along with richer bourbon aromas . ultimately the biggest issue i had with this beer is that the style just could n t stand up to the barrel and the flavors it imparted . nevertheless this was an enjoyable beer and paired to a stronger base it could have been great .,taste,0.8,1
deep mahogany glow is gorgeous . off white bone colored one finger head . creamy looking at first then more bubbly as it settles to a thin layer leaving tons of lacing . this is a great looking beer . smell is hop dominant for sure yet more complex than an in a ipa dipa very floral and earthy . apples and sweet raisin maltiness . spicy . spicy bitter pine earthy woody hops with a fruity touch raisin and faint apple and cannabis . the malt character blends in and is n t immediately noticeable . alcohol is a bit hot when very fresh but begins to mellow in just a few months . this is a big bitter beer and delicious if you are ready for it . it bites but leaves you satisfied . this will mellow out nicely with some age though . a defining american barleywine . i went out and bought more after the first bottle . vintage reviewed aug not much sound when i opened the bottle but there is still decent carbonation . not much head formation maybe half to a full finger dissolving away to nothing in a couple minutes . same color of course but very opaque and cloudy . aroma is full of dark fruits and still very earthy . hops have dropped off a little bit causing a much sweeter aroma . man the insane hoppiness of the fresh version has started to tame but there is still plenty to go around . defintely more balanced though . not a whole lot of difference yet but i can begin to see where the aging process might take this .,taste,1.0,1
stubbie s ml pours with a light medium yellow golden body head forms but soon disappates little retention or lacing smell almost nothing corn coming off but not much else taste bland nothing at all apart from a little malt and nasty corn taste a terribly bland mass produced lager i found out that the brewery stopped making its varied products a few years back and now solely makes this garbage selling million bottles worldwide every year distributing it under various guises in this case tesco,taste,0.2,0
a dark brown clear beer with a small head . smell is pretty roasted which is typically like chocolate malt . there is some unsweetened dark chocolate smell and some molasses . taste is strongly roasted and a little strong sharp maltbitter but not as roasted as the smell would suspect . there is a strong malt backbone . definate chocolate notes and some caramel . also some molasses taste . alcohol is warming my throat . body is sweet and sticky .,taste,0.9,1
not uaually a fan of the old ales and this beer just confirms that . very syrupy sweet and thick with low carbonation . lots of cherry flavors came through and it reminded me of a cough syrup i used to have as a kid . similar medicinal notes as well . i only had one but it was hard to finish . the high abv set the night off right and made it easy to graduate to a lighter more complex beer . would not try this one again though .,taste,0.4,0
pours with a smallish head minimal head cola brown smells of fruit and yeast . definitely fruit in the taste though i ca n t exactly pin it down . spice as well . fairy effervescent mouth feel especially with a swish on the palate . a bit of a dry bitterish aftertaste . all told it is n t a bad beer . generally it is a good beer that if it were more reasonably priced would be a nice changeup from the ordinary belgians that i drink . still it s nice to support this industry .,taste,0.7,1
very black with an espresso head which reduces to a collar . smells faintly of coffee toffee malt .maybe a little chocolate and alcohol . tastes very good . great balance of malt caramel . a bit hoppy and slightly sweet . gets better and better as it warms.more complex . good heavy mouthfeel . medium micro carbonation . very smooth . velvety . it s high abv might make me limit it to one . .but with a designated driver . .i d have a few more for sure . this is very good .,taste,1.0,1
on cask at the white horse pub parsons green london . wanted something the locals would try and a couple people ahead of me ordered it . glad i took a chance . poured a great pint with a decent head good lacing . nice malty smell with some floral hops lingering in there too . and the taste was excellent . i do n t think i ve had any beer that so perfectly matched the hops to malt ratio one would expect for the style . yeah it s a bitter so the hops are n t overpowering in the least but they re noticeable and they mesh very well . mouthfeel was good not as flat as i was expecting . and drinkability . with a relatively low abv and a quenching taste i could go all night with this one . just a very well put together brew . my hat is off to the brewmaster .,taste,0.9,1
the bottle over flowed when i opened it . oh well . what s more is it poured with a weak head that quickly disipated . this is a really special ale i think . it s crazy . so many tastes sweet malt and heavy hops with wood and bread . i do n t really understand how those chemicals like phenols and diacytal and ester taste but i think these are probably in here because there are a lot of flavors that i can acount for that show up in just about every english ale i taste . the color is almost like some one took ale and poured either blood or transmition fluid in it . definitely complex as with most english ales i ve tasted it gets smoother as it warms up . i would n t really drink alot of these the way i would other beers oh wait yes i would . i can imagine most people drinking this to inebreation . that s not to say it is n t drinkable but when compared with drinkable beers it s definitely not as drinkable . really pay attention to the recommended degree serving temperature .,taste,0.8,1
a nice amber colour with a nice thick head that stays suprisingly thick . aroma of malted grains hops very nutty and sort of citrusy . nutty and malty upfront lots of distinct flavours with some sweetness finishing off hoppy and syrupy . a nice thick mouthfeel what a tasty beer .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle corked and caged batch b q i ca n t remember how to decipher the code a deep brown black under a big brown head . spotty lace decent retention . s smells sweet malty dark fruit a little bit of tobacco maybe the slightest hint of caramel and chocolate but very faint at best . t sweet up front very fruity very vinous . i get a lot of grape character from this one . again a hint of tobacco very mild bitterness alcohol is there but very well balanced slightly warming . excellent taste . m d full bodied just the right amount of carbonation on the tongue . a sipper but fully drinkable for such a big beer . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
a very dark in color with a medium brown head which dissapates rapidly . s smells of the best strong coffee dark and rich alcohol noted but not in volume actually present also a bit of chocolate on the nose . t very dark with immediate notes of coffe chocolate black cherry and cigar . strong aftertaste of coffee which lasts . complexity medium ecstasy complete . m medium density for upper tier russian imperial stout . lightly carbonated with a bit of silk . d drinks like a celebratory brew used on joyous occasion . expense and availability bring the experience down a tad . very strong aftertaste which lingers on the tongue also impeded the experience . all together a great ris . certainly among the best unfortunately priced beyond its virtue .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a corked and caged ml bottle . light orange copper color with a slight haze and finger of fluffy white head . aroma is fruity with plum notes and some mild yeasty spiciness . tastes of bready and caramelly malt and fruity spicy belgian yeast . some faint earthy and spicy hops round it all out . finishes dry and refreshing with a very creamy mouthfeel . overall a very balanced and drinkable belgian style ale . very versatile for pairing with foods and great for any season .,taste,0.7,1
somewhat of a dark golden look for a wheat beer . sweet from the wheat and then extra sweet from the cherry . a bad omen for my feelings on this beer came from my wife declaring it tolerable she hates beer . poured with moderate head and hazy golden look . smells like cherries and tastes like cherries . highly drinkable . feels good in your mouth but not hoppy or exceptionally bitter . sweet rules the roost with this one .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip . lacing coats just about the entire glass . this stuff is visibly thick when poured . very little head but when finished pouring the carbonation at first looks like it s about to explode into a nice head but slows down and ca n t get through the thick brew . muddy amber in color . very slowly moving bubbles up the side of the glass . smell is fantastic . very sweet cotton candy bubble gum and raisins and some spiciness that i m wondering if it s coming from alcohol or hops . not sure . is this thing oaked . sorta smells like it . the alcohol taste is too overbearing for me to give a high mark on . sweetness and raisins and a lot of spiciness . the alcohol is not well balanced and sticks aound way too long in the finish and the aftertaste . feels like i m breathing fire for a minute after tasting . mouthfeel is fuller and creamier than anything i ve had before . maybe too full though . the alcohol flavor and abv makes this difficult to drink . i usually love the high octane stuff bot not this one .,taste,0.4,0
a dark black with a thin a quickly disappearing head . s deep coffee flavor with hints of bourbon . great . t amazing combination of coffee and bourbon . very unique with a great blend of flavors . m smooth but with too low carbonation . d excellent . tastes heavy but goes down lighter than one would expect . overall another amazing brew from the guys at tyranena . the coffee and bourbon flavors blend impeccably well but still do not overpower the beer itself . i loved this one .,taste,1.0,1
despite the frequent bmc bashing here i was looking forward to trying the newest creation out of the ab labratory . i was n t expecting to see this in the stores but apparantly it was released in quite a few markets . pours a nice light wheaty looking hue very similar to a lighter german hef decent enough foam build and retention . slowly dissipates though . smells wheaty a bit of the spices come through but barely . here would have been a nice area to shine if the aroma oranges . were a bit stronger . i was expecting no hoping that it might smell a bit sweeter inticing me to taste the ab nectar . first sip then it becomes apparent you realize that there is only so much taste that can be expected from an ab . alcohol beer . it s just plain . actually due to the high carbonation and the wheat additive or something else to keep the yeast protein in suspension the mouthfeel is somewhat decent . but it just tastes normal almost home brewish . the bittering coriander actually takes away from this beer as it persists much too long . despite being a spiced light product i do not find this as drinkable as i had hoped . maybe it s just me . light citurs the coriander malty earthy but not that refreshing for some reason or another . watered down shock top . needless to say i should have expected this . much ado about nothing . meh . empty . avoid this brew . i predict flop and by this time next year it will no longer be found on the shelves . sad that this will be taking up shelf space for the next months . and as far as the october release is concerned they should have sat on this product until next april may as i have no intentions of looking for a lawnmover beer in november . someone either fell asleep in marketing or inbev was anxious to release the next bl fruit spice beer and just could n t wait . one thing is spot on though this really has all the taste i would expect from a bud light product line extension .,taste,0.3,0
pours clear copper with a good sized head . aroma is light sweet caramel . some bready notes . taste is british malt . roasted and caramel flavors . sharp bitterness in the middle . finishes with a lingering herbal and mild fruit flavor . medium mouthfeel and well carbonated with some bite . slightly warming and moderately drinkable . pretty decent beer overall .,taste,0.8,1
man i sure do wish there was some formal boundaries between schwarz s american blacks and black ipas . and i wish there was like some kind of brewer s code that made sure they were n t improperly labeled . this beer tastes like super roasted malt and decent kick of dry hops . it s more like a dry stout mixed with a little bit of citrusy american hops than it is an ipa . and there s nothing wrong with that really except for that this was labeled as a black ipa and i m in the mood for a black ipa . there s also a little inconsistency in the flavor even though the aroma is pretty tight . it starts off like coffee moves into a blend of dry and citrus hops and then on the very back end there s this hint of like nitrogen only it s not nitrogen it s just a little unpleasant medicinal gas .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle . poured fizzy with no head or lacing . cola like nearly . well it gets a bit better on the second pour but it does dissipate quickly . looks black in the glass but has reddish hues around the edges . molasses juicy dark fruit . plums berries syrupy sweet . prune . more of that than chocolate or coffee . pretty strong aroma . this is a pretty good approximation of what the polish brewers are doing . big and richly sweet like molasses with a little dry chocolate to balance it . very strong flavor like biting into a juicy red plum . hopping is very light in the back end merging with roasted malt for a slightly bitter finish . a hint of smoke and earthiness in the malt and finish . thick and a little syrupy . definitely has the body to match . . this one actually hides the booze a bit better than some of the polish examples . i like okocim porter best but this is pretty good . the style is still pretty rare so if i had a craving for one i d give this another go . one problem is that it s a little cloying and a bomber feels like a lot of this . it really lays everything out there . i had my review done after four ounces .,taste,0.9,1
from the bottle it pours a cloudy yellow with a medium size white head . great lemon aroma . excellent blend of lemonade and beer . very sweet maybe a little too much . very refreshing . it leave a sour lemon flavor lasting on your tongue for a few minutes . i love this beer and would drink it everyday if i could .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at a bar in charleston . poured to a bright copper color with decent off white head that lingers thru mid glass and then slowly disippates to leave good lacing . nose was malty with earth scents and toasted nuts . the mouthfeel was medium bodied and the flavor picked up the roasted nuts and malty sweetness . a nice smooth finish of medium duration .,taste,0.6,1
thnx to the danish sob below me for a bottle of this good guy . green oz . into a pint guy . not so crystal clear light honey color with fingers of fluff white that receedes to a super thin layer atop with some lace . smells sweet thats about it . first sip i took i thought tootsie pop for some reason sweet and bitter the alcohol does show through some . med . bod and decent carbonation i could see a couple of these on a hot day its not a bad beer but i feel if they toned down the alcohol content a bit this would be a more enjoyable brew .,taste,0.7,1
a quick pick when nothing looked exciting and the graphics caught my eyes figuring that it was just a gimmick brew . just to note this beer had been skunked but was not horrible . poured a ruby brown color with a head that dissipated after a few minutes . smell was slightly skunk but you could make out a faint smell of sweet malt . tasted sweet with little hop to it . mouthful was decent . sad part is this beer was in a brown bottle and purchased in a store that has a very high turnover had been distinctly light struck i would drink again insuring storage was better on the part of the importer and distributor as this beer would be infinitely better had it not been mishandled .,taste,0.7,1
sampled at the mondiale de la bire . hazy straw yellow beer with a dense head . aroma is musty and funky a bit on the compost side . lots of fruit in this brew . i m picking up apricots and pears . some barnyard flavours but no sour notes . spicy with mint and black pepper . fairly sweet for a saison but dries out near the end revealing a moderate bitterness . body is quite full with low carbonation . this beer is surprising and very interesting . the aroma put me off a bit but like a fine cheese the flavour more than made up for it .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a fizzy yellow color which i totally expect from the style and a pretty nice two finger head on it that is a perfect white color holding pretty good retention and some pretty good lacing . impressive . s it actually has a smell to it which is better than most adjunct lagers . it has distinct adjunct smell but it also has a little hops and a little poop to the smell . pretty decent overall . the poop and the sweet corn malt fit well together . t you kidding me this is the best aal in the world . truely blows the competition out of the water . living in mn i m lucky enough have most of the top aal in my home state including the wonderful grain belt . this beer however takes it up just a tiny notch . a little more hop flavor and a little more sweetness to it . really a nice aal taste to it . m perfectly light and fizzy . d while most people hate this style i enjoy this beer . i ve had it out of the bottle and now the can . lovely beer for what it is . worth trying at least once for every beer lover .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to irishredrock for this brew . a very welcomed surprise . a rare beer that i find the bottle just as satisfying as from the tap . one of the finest american beers on the market and well worth the money you ll pay for it . nothing i can write could possibly do this beer justice . if you see it buy it you wo n t be disappointed .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at old grove . a light straw gold with a frothy white head . nice color . apposed next to regular sculpin it s notably lighter in color . that s odd . s actually has more hop character than recent batches of sculpin . nice mango notes meld with grapefruit and orange . the spicy habanero is quite nice in the aroma powerful and unique . t very spicy up front and it stays strong throughout . pretty nice flavor from the pepper which goes well with the grapefruit mango and orange . bitterness is subjugated by the heat . burns the throat and the back of the palate at the end . m lower medium in body with upper moderate carbonation . mouthfeel is sticky and dry . overall good appearance aroma flavor and mouthfeel but the heat from the pepper affects the overall . i do n t want more than ounces . definitely worth trying but not something to drink in quantity .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass appearance jet black with cherry red tinge to it slight head smell excellent mix of typical coffee aroma with fermented cherries taste great flavor . the coffee and cherry flavors really complement each other quite well . almost no alcohol taste . is not overly sweet . mouthfeel smooth and rich . a little more viscous than some stouts . drinkability i thought my bottle was very drinkable . the flavors and aromas kept me wanting to come back for more . i d say this is a very good interpretation on a fruit flavored stout . it has good presentation and is a good drink . the only knock i have on this is the price . six packs can be north of .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at cave du vin served in a small goblet . i was surprised to see it on tap and there was no fanfare or anything . when i asked what was on tap they recommended everything else first . i think they re trying to make this last for some event or something . the beer is black and opaque with almost no head . kind of flacid looking with no head and all but there was definitely some carbonation in there . it has a big aroma heavy sweet malts bourbon barrel some toffee and maple and whiffs of ethanol . it smells strong . same with the taste this is sweet and boozy with maple notes and a little alcohol burn . light carbonation and full body . this beer was just too big to rate drinkability very high a sipper that lasted me over hour .,taste,0.9,1
bottled mar a pours a beautiful pink with a peach hue . pretty pink foam cap disappears quickly to a clean surface . really a pretty beer with murky clarity which lends well to the colors . s raspberry and lemons with a hint if mint . t sour with rapsberries and yeast . the beer tastes nice until i swallow . the finish on this is really yeasty and warm with a odd salinity to it . the finish is really destroying this beer for me . m medium bodied and full carb with a really slick and coating finish for me . o everything was great until i put it in my mouth . then it was downhill .,taste,0.4,0
a classic can not pass this one up at the local mexican restaurant among the classic titles that are offered this one stands out the classic gold wrapping and great shrunken bottle . must have a lime and generous salt pour but the taste is still good can easily have as part of a session maybe or at least .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle purchased to celebrate the end of graduate school and opened to mark my th review poured into my duvel tulip . iris pours what initially appeared to be a murky dark orange brown but proper lgihting revealed it s true nature a relatively clear and radiant orange . a most impressive three finger creamy bone cap forms and head retention is excellent . lacing is nonexistent but this does n t come as a huge surprise . the nose is enticing but fairly one dimensional . it s pure unadulterated musty barnyard funk the same classic smell associated with many wild ales . it s not bad but i was hoping for a bit more and i hope the beer is a little more exciting than this . after even the first sip any fears were assuaged . a brief splash of malt and oak segues beautifully into a wave of tartness . it s half sour apple and half citrus like a sour apple blow pop dipped in a little bit of citric acid and i mean this in a good way . the earthy barnyard funk that so dominated the nose finds its place here on the back end closing each sip and lingering just long enough . body is on the thin side as one usually finds with a beer fermented with such voracious yeast but it coats my tongue with each sip . i do find myself wishing the carbonation was a bit more lively and expressive though . i find that any true sour or wild beer ca n t be rushed and must be savored and the same is true here . aroma and mouthfeel are minor chinks in iris s armor but i m happy to overlook those when faced with a beer that tastes as fantastic as this one does .,taste,1.0,1
the beer rep steered me towards this one . appearance low off white head with decent retention . cloudy brown . smell smells like winterfresh gum gingerbread and raspberry drops . mouthfeel it s a spruce ale tastes like ketchup and carboard snow showers at taste drinkability,taste,0.2,0
a brown colored beer with some amber highlights . bit of a white head faded away quickly to some whisps of stick before disappearing altogether . s some slight roasty notes and a lot of sweet pale malts with a bit of corn syrup . smells a little too much like a sweet macro beer with some roasted stuff added to it . t sorry taste is worse than it smells . none of this is really offensive it s just not a good beer . very sweet maybe some molasses but this does n t taste like a pilsner and some of the minor porter notes that it had on the nose was gone as well . somewhat watered down . m lighter bodied soft carbonation watery . o well pretty drinkable but does n t taste all that good . best thing about this one was the nice novelty bottle . i picked it up only because i did n t want a six pack of anything at the store and cans of fosters was n t doing it for me either . not recommended .,taste,0.3,0
first off this bottle has been cellering since june of . got this at heritage in st. paul . poured a oz brown bottle into a tulip . head was white finger cola like . fizzed and hissed like a cola and quickly vanished leaving no retention or lace . isnt much to say for smell here i cant smell anything really . i had to take some and dab it in my nostrils to get that rice beer scent some sweet maltyness and thats it . taste is crisp sweet bready in a very light way . at the swallow a zing of carbonation and crached pappercorn with a hint of grassy hops a very small hint at that . some spice like flavors mingle through the middle and into the finish . watery thin and thats all i can really add . not my favorite beer but good for its style . more flavor then budweiser . happy i got a chance to drink a year old bottle as well . drinkable good lawnmower brew .,taste,0.8,1
appearance small head which dissipitates quickly to a small outer ring of lacing . rich bronze with still sediments very appealing . smell strong sweet malts raisins apples hint of sweet grape . taste sweet malt little bit tarty in the finish . caramel coffee little bit of sweet green apple . mouthfeel full bodied good carbonation which lingers . drinkability great to drink on a cold winters night . full flavoured full of life . strong tastes with warming alcohol .,taste,0.7,1
dark amber red with a nice thick tan head . a bit of oak comes through in the nose which is primarily of wax fruit and hops . flavors are pleasant full rich malt with nice balance of bitter hops . flavors finish hop heavy and then is long lasting . not a lot of oak in the mouth if any a bit of a disappointment that . a second bottle provided a bit more malt in the nose and a hint more wood in the flavor but it may just have been expectation with the second bottle . bitter hop finish . quality and well made not as significant as one may want .,taste,0.8,1
a amber brown color with a thick head . s toasty malt and a very light hop presence . t very very balanced with neither malt nor hops winning . m clean finish that is n t very sweet just nicely toasted . d a good beer that i feel is somewhat overrated .,taste,0.6,1
many thanks to largadeer for sharing this at ipa s recent tasting . chilled bottle into a glass . a pours a candy grapefruit pink body with a very short lived head that vanishes into nothing . it s totally opaque the glow and color are very captivating . s horse blanket urine burnt rubber . almost as an afterthought raspberries . regarding the burnt rubber i was the only person in the entire house who smelled it it reminded me exactly of what happens when my vacuum cleaner gets stuck on a rug and chews up the belt or when a car peels out in traffic . maybe something is wrong with my nose but i had a visceral dislike for this scent immediately . edit i have since smelled this aroma in other beers and have been informed that this is cat piss . so it s cat piss not burnt rubber . yum . t tart raspberries juicy grapefruit cherries . urine kind of that post asparagus pee sensation horse blanket . possibly some white wine in there . a dry tannic and especially vinegary finish too acetic for my tastes . it practically burned a hole in my stomach . it did n t destroy the other flavors but it certainly made it tough to enjoy them . m this is very dry even burning in the throat with vinegar . kind of unpleasant actually . very low carbonation . d to be honest i liked this least among the sour lineup of the tasting and in retrospect against nearly every other american wild ale i ve tried . i like the raspberry flavor but it was so intensely acetic that it caused me physical discomfort . i do n t have a strong interest in trying it again . different strokes . edit largadeer tried this bottle and felt it was a letdown against other ones . just the same this was my only experience and it was awful . no thank you .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pilsner style glass . a very dark brown color with no head upon being poured . s is superb mix of malt whiskey barrel and chocolate . neither over powering the other for an over all smell of sweet whiskey . t is almost as good as the smell . the difference being the malt whiskey over powers the chocolate for an off balanced taste . it is n t a bad taste because the chocolate really accents the whiskey to give the same taste as it smells . that is of a sweet whiskey . m no carbonation to distract the taste buds . very smooth flowing beer as it moves around the tongue . d this beer has it all . a fantastic smell that instantly fills the nostrils of sweets a taste that draws that sweet back with the sharp taste of whiskey . without the carbonation it goes down very smooth . a beer you can drink a lot of because its not to heavy but something that should be savored with every sip .,taste,0.8,1
the pour into my westvleteren glass raises a noisy two finger head that visibly surges as it falls unfortunately quickly . it seems to give up falling while still quite a bit more than a mere surface lacing . its color is light tan and it leaves somewhat sticky lacing . the body is a translucent almost glowing amber with ruby highlights and a few flecks of sediment floating about . the nose is a bit spicy and has notes of chocolate berries tobacco and yeast . fairly straightforward but welcome . the taste is warm acidic and touched with cocoa and the dark fruitiness mentioned above . indeed it seems to be simply a richer reflection of the smell . there s also a bit of a grape flavor that i really appreciate . the burn of alcohol is also noticeable but not overbearing . the mouth is thinner than i would like with also too high carbonation . still this is a fine quad .,taste,0.8,1
i purchased a bomber of this brew at a local spot . i am moving throught the sam smith line and this is one i had not yet tried . a extremely dark beer . perhaps one of the darkest i have encountered . i held this beer up to a light and was still unable to penetrate it . s it smells like a stout . licorice and dark choco notes are prevailent in the nose . quite nice t amazing balance here not too thin and not too thick . i can definitely detect chocolate oatmeal and licorice in this stout . it is heavy and imposing but appropriate . m heavy heavy heavy . this beer is very oily and sits on your palate for the duration . i believe this is a positive . . d if you are looking to have more than one of the ssis you are not in your right mind . this beer is extremely heavy so beware .,taste,0.9,1
hello lemon . thats the first thing i though the minute is was open to the world . look golden yellow sexy carbonization which lasted . head doesnt need any help getting up but unfortunately it didnt stay up long for me . smell was inviting snappy hops yummy . i was getting definite lemon or citrus smells through mine . the taste is where it went down hill . the hops came on way to strong to start and where just left behind when some sweetness kicked in which lasted on the edges of the palate . the after taste left remains bitter hops . hops were a little to biter for me in this number and with the slightly over exaggerated carbonization it was just an italian macro . i will probably avoid this unless im in italy .,taste,0.4,0
i drank this into a tasting glass at notb . the beer is a medium brown with some great red highlights that is pretty clear . the head is light white rising only a couple fingers . it has decent retention and lacing . the aroma is medium in strength and mostly dominated by the brute lots of funk . at the end you get just a whisp of tobasco . the taste starts out like a good sour ca n t wait to have brute tomorrow . it is sour and balanced and very nice . just as you start to think this is n t hot you got bombared with an unreal amount of hot spicyness . the delayed reaction is so long it really surprises you . the tobasco stays for several seconds after you swallow tickling your throat all the way down . it is too hot and spicy for me but i love the attempt the balance and the shock that it brings . the feel is warm and dry and has great lasting flavor . this beer is a great gimicky beer to try but not drinkable . you could not finish a oz bottle alone . overall i m really pleased here . this is one of the only beers to really step outside the box and besides it not being highly drinkable its a great experience .,taste,1.0,1
spotted a few bottles of sly fox brews at a store i stopped by in new jersey and since i had n t tried any of their beers before i bought a few different bottles including the route ipa . poured a clear orange rust color with a big frothy head that was colored white and highly carbonated . heavy lacing was left behind all over my pint glass . aromas of pine grapefruit cheese filled pasta and oranges . a hoppy taste with a sour but rich malty finish . the malt flavor was somewhat wheat like with a bit of dark and bittersweet tones . easy to drink with its texture and flavorful construct . some smoked flavors appear at the end of the session with very subtle sweetened milk flavor very interesting .,taste,0.9,1
vintage pours a dark orange with a small eggshell head that quickly fades . lots of malt upfront with a warming sugary smell . tastes of brown sugar with some honey touches and a fig apercot presence . way sweeter than a usual barleywine . mouthfeel is pretty much what i have come to expect from the style . pretty drinkable no sence of the abv what so ever i guess that s due to years in the cellar . overall pretty good not mind blowing but for bucks its a great value .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a maudite glass a deep brown with a very thick froathy head definatly not expected . the smell has yeast hints and grapefruit hints . the taste is kinda mild for the style . the grapfruit and nutty flavors are there just not in abundance . it s a rather medium to full bodied beer again a suprise compaired to the style . overall it s a nice dubbel but definatly an american dubbel .,taste,0.6,1
best by september presumably a pours to a rich light amber body a very pretty color indeed . some nice fluffy white foam tops it leaving sparse lacing behind . s hints of tangy citrus floral notes presumably lavender sweet honey and malts for balance . light but well balanced and interesting . t quite sweet honey comes through a lot . lavender is there too . reminds me a bit of tea . some dryness of citrus . this is a bit sweeter than i d like . m smooth sharp carbonation . medium body . not bad . o d definitely a highly drinkable beer and if it were n t so sweet it d be real good . leaves something to be desired but not bad at all .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bomber poured into a pint glass . a goldeny amber with a frothy light head . s hoppy with lots of pine and citrus notes . smells freaking good . t bitter and hoppy with some citrusy sweetness and tang . a well done beer but i m not as impressed as many other reviewers . to me the hoppiness is more one dimensional than what i envision in the idea ipa . i thought abv was masked pretty well . not a lot of malt going on here either . m creamy without being thick . impressive . d though bitter it goes down easy . we all know about high gravs . i do n t think being drunk after oz . is a bad thing . i would recommend this beer to anyone who enjoys the hoppy beers . however it could be more complex and i would like to taste more maltiness to balance its bitterness . still it s pretty freaking good .,taste,0.6,1
probably my favorite dark beer next to newcastle of course . first time i had it i was in detroit and my boss bought it and i thought it looked cheap because of the stupid tin foil on the top of the bottle and i had never heard of it . so he let me try one of his and it tasted just like it smelled delicious . about a week later i had to pick some of it up it was that good .,taste,1.0,1
look frothy tan head on black opaque . aroma surprised by a very fruity leading edge some grape juice some blackberry . second sniff . .piney woodsy resinous hops take over . very light touch of vanilla toast from the malt side . taste leads with very dark chocolate and some roasty earthy then a snappy hops zing steps in and it becomes hard to find a clear view of the malt side . quite hoppy for a porter . a nice hops but even a bit off balance if judged as an ipa . sort of a maverick says porter on the label but drinks as a dark ipa . the big hop show obscures any malt side complexities or flaws . it s not a solid porter . though is a pretty good whatever it is . i happened to buy this and a big dipa . .thinking i wanted a porter for balance . ironically the big dipa was almost stoutish in it s complexity and balance while the porter acted the ipa role . in it s price range new world did a nice job of being big and the competition tends to be a little more . as a dark ipa but in the midwest edmund fitzgerald at this price is the consumate porter . mouth there s a big transition from an initial sweetness to a all hops middle and then a finish with a breif hint of coffee and a lasting hops . about a medium body a bit light for porter . drinkable . pretty refreshing some sparkle and not very dense while somewhat under sweet . while it s a not porter it s still a decent drink with a tasty hops show .,taste,0.6,1
a dark beer with a very slight tan lacing not too heady . s definite warm bready scent w. ginger y . notes nice smelling and to be expected from the winter warmer . t better than expected more flavorful and full than the smell implied . nice spice profile like eating a ginger snap in mulled wine . tasty tasty . m thinner and less carbonated than i might have prefered but quite good over all . d good could have one or two of these in a night before switching to something else . i would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the style . it is very similar to founders abominable snowman in terms of flavor profile but imo not quite as good . this brewery is new to me and so far ive been very impressed .,taste,0.9,1
very smooth with a pleasant almost perfect balance of grain and ripe fruity sweetness and coffee and subtle hop bitterness . a top notch brew . took home a growler after a pint at the local .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz . bottle into pilsner glass . rated as a fruit beer not as a lambic . beer pours a cloudy dark amber color reddish brown like maple syrup though definitely not thick as such . fizzy head that has a pinkish cast about it . some lacing . not surprisingly this smells pretty fruity . hints of banana raspberry flowers and wheat character accompany the expected cranberry which is not as overpowering as one might fear . the flavor is fairly subdued as well . my guess is that the folks over at sam adams were wary of overdoing the novelty of cranberries . tastes faintly of bananas at first with cranberry coming in second and rising to take over at the finish . hints of pear and honey round it out . no hops to speak of and minimal malt presence . mouthfeel is smooth and barely fizzy . i seem to get almost a menthol sort of sensation but otherwise not real noteworthy . i m not sure about this one . i ve had it straight from the bottle and the improvement gained by pouring it is unbelievable . still it s a novelty beer and i do n t know if i could sit down with a pitcher of this over an evening . slightly above average marks for making me wonder if it would be worth trying .,taste,0.8,1
this poured a very clear light golden with a nice light head that lasted longer than i expected and left a nice lace on the side of the glass . although the bjcp style guidelines says that a green apple smell may be perceived this beer had more than its share of green apple . in general i was less than impressed with the aroma . the taste was bitter as well . i did not have to put a lime in mine not that i would do that anyway . the malt was there but overshadowed by the sour . the mouthfeel was just what you would expect . light and carbonated with a bite on the tongue . this beer may well be better than corona . so if you want an okay mexican style beer you might want to try this . if not skip this beer altogether .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pitch black with little zero carbonation . smell big citus smells like a strong ipa balanced with heavy dark malts . taste despite being under carbonated . the beer has great flavor . it s also a year aged i guess . stil a great hop flavor presence . mouthfeel medium and light for a dark beer it says it was bottled on . ca n t figure that out . the day hasnt happended yet . but guessing since released a year ago .,taste,0.9,1
actually it s verhaeghe vichte sorry folks . pours a beautiful dark cherry red with a half finger s worth of creamy off white head . decent carbonation . aroma is wonderful . some funk some spice lots of black cherry and raspberry notes . very nice so far one of the best i ve seen to this point . wow . . very sweet to some it might be cloying . brilliant flavors mostly fruit like cherry and raspberry very fruit forward to the point it s almost wine like . this is lucious . the carbonation really rounds out the sweetness . it s really like a black cherry soda with less sugar and with added alcohol . some may hate this as it s less a beer and more a lambic fruit ale emphasis on the fruit . i love it and think it s awesome anytime of year . must find folks .,taste,1.0,1
dubbel flying fish brewery oz bottle in pint glass at degrees f appearance average for an american dubbel . clear light caramel brown with no red hues . head is too meager for the style and dwindles rapidly . the effervescence is spot on though not from bottle conditioning . . smell slight sweetness with some rich scents reminiscent of dark fruit . nothing spectacular from the hops contributions . no spicy phenols or fruity esters wafting up from this brew . . taste simply not rich enough in terms of malt character spiciness or dark fruit flavors . the taste is good but just not robust enough to be a dubbel . mouthfeel far too thin for style . no body it has the weight of an english mild . . drinkability using caramel malt plus special b does not necessarily make a great dubbel however the product is highly potable and easy to drink . no adventuresome enough for the connoisseur but tasty enough to through back a couple with a casual beer drinker . .,taste,0.4,0
definitely the best esb in the province . toffee colour with off white head and a rich malty smell with a very nice hop nose on it . well done hop malt balance in the taste department . the hop bitterness cuts down on the malts and there is a very slight brown sugar after taste . nearly as good as fuller s . ctirus and sour hints on the taste as well as a semi sweet malt profile . i agree with canucklehead this is a very well done beer . my bottles says . abv not .,taste,1.0,1
served in a oz . bottle poured into a corsendonk goblet . it s a reddish amber color with a small white head . you can definitely smell the floral notes . the dominant flavor is definitely the hibiscus with a hint of hops . the hibiscus is even more present on the tongue with those sour brett flavors coming through too . a good blend of floral and sour notes pretty delicious really and not what i was expecting . the mouthfeel is good . not too thin very carbonated pleasant . i do n t know how many of these i could drink . the sour notes make it tough to really down it . plus it s pretty strong despite not tasting too boozy .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pilsner glass . nice artwork and fancy bottle as with all new belgium products . eye dark deep brown with a cream colored head about a half inch thick . leaves a nice lacing as i drink . medium carbonation more viscous than a session beer yet still easy drinking . nose malty sweetness maybe a little dried fruit but a heavy chocolate smell up front along with biscuit . dark caramel notes a little chocolate a little biscuit and i taste some char . and i like it black patent malt . . there s a little hops here just a good malty beer . i love stouts and black lagers and this is right up my alley . delicious malty goodness .,taste,0.9,1
appearance just a ring of lace lays on top occasional bursts of carbonation after sipping give the lace some retention . nearly black in colour and a bit murky as well . smell very earthy with unmistakable thyme with hints of dark fruit solvent alcohol and burnt sugar . taste trademark thyme with a following of anise . bready with dark sugar malt flavours nutty yeast and herbal phenols round out the middle . mild solvent alcohol warms the body suggestions of black currant hit before the spicy dry finish . mouthfeel slick in the mouth ample carbonation in the medium body . drinkability notes wow . this is a stellar herbed brew not something i d just pop open and drink . i could see cooking and pair this beer up with some hearty stews .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a bomber from binny s in des plaines il . the cases were just recently put out so i m hoping this is nice and fresh . fingers crossed . a pours a nice very slightly hazy golden yellow color with a couple fingers of white head that settles down to a rim and film of white bubbles and laces the glass . s mostly citrusy grapefruit sweet hop candi sugar type scents . not a super intense smell but what is there smells great t tastes similar to the smell again not very intense but very pleasant and sessionable . citrus grapefruit sweep hops candi and pale malts and some pine flavors with a moderate amount of bitterness m really full bodied and nicely carbonated . not much bite with the carbonation but really smooth d highly drinkable as the flavor is n t super intense but still really tasty . this is a great sessionable harvest ale . low alcohol helps too .,taste,0.8,1
a cloudy burnt orange small tan head leaves immediately some spotty lace . s malt fruit wood and moss . booze evident too . t malt and fruit first slammed by booze flavor and wood vanilla . m not terribly balance carbonation a little lower than i like but each sip is asking for another . d at the abv and the big flavors not the session beer .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle labeled triple india pale ale pours a deep clear gold into my duvel tulip . with more light orange comes through the color . a little haze but still really clear . during the pour a finger and a half head rose up . however it dissipated very quickly to less than half a finger . not a big nose to this one . the hops are floral with sweet citrus orange more tangerine . the sweetness is mainly from the malts . some alcohol in the nose . all of these aromas are subtle . a nice balanced nose . later note the sweet alcohol and floral hops get bigger as it warms . loads of sweetness from the malts on the tip of the tongue and a lingering bitterness on the middle of the tongue in the finish . the lasting bitterness is pleasant and not harsh by any means . definitely an alcohol presence in the taste but it s easily forgotten . i really enjoy how the sweetness comes through in this beer . it keeps the bitterness from wrecking the palate . the hops are both floral and earthy . the feel of this beer is light but not thin at all . it could have been a lot higher in abv but the residual sugar give it a nice body . a little stickiness to it but i m liking it . a sipper . too light bodied to be a barleywine but it has the strength and fresh hoppiness of an american bw . this is not a beer that s tough t drink . too easy for the strength but the alcohol notes remind you to take it easy . i m glad i did n t see the bottles or else this one might have taken all night . seek this out .,taste,1.0,1
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,taste,0.7,1
on tap in a pint glass this brew pours a very hazy carbonated orange lemon in color . deeper in orange than i ve seen in my few other witbiers . notes of orange and coriander on the nose a bit of wheat and a definite sour smell particularly when agitated or through the head . a nice pleasant smell and quite welcome . taste is of light wheat and a touch of candi sugar perhaps a bit too sweet . nicely balanced with a fairly deep malt background for the style . feel is also rather solid with a nice active carbonation yielding a smooth finish . well done easy quaffing brew with a myriad of scents and flavors around the next turn . will surely try again .,taste,0.6,1
a a nice orange look almost hazy . moderate head retention . s mainly grapes followed by honey sweet malt and hops . t grapes and honey dominate the taste almost pear like . at the end the bitter hops and sweet bready malt enter in . the aftertaste has a strong alcohol . m medium body and good carbonation . d good drinkability however the alcohol could make it hard to pound a four pack and keep drinking .,taste,0.9,1
smelled like jujifruits . period . my dream of finally enjoying a theater candy in liquid form has finally been achieved . i ll admit i was intrigued to say the least . it was an average looking brown and had very little head that went away quickly . it was thick good hops made it bitter and ale was nice . that was the mouth end of it . it tasted like a winter warmer with a malty flavor and slight licorace flavor . so does liquid theater candy taste worthy enough to get it again . nope . just average as average can be and no where close to the style this is listed in .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a huge head that quickly diminishes but a little of it remains . down below is a very dark color with hints of copper shining through . smell interesting but not exactly beer like . alcohol is very present as is a fruitness . definitely sweet while promising to bite the mouth and dull the mind . taste i like it . i think . and it s not because it tastes good it s more because it s so unusual . the taste does not hide the alcohol very well which was accomplished fairly well with the company s la fin du munde . there s a definite fruitness and some malt . a complex taste dominated by both alcohol and sweetness . mouthfeel of course there s the alcohol . moderate carbonation along with a medium body . as others have said the mouthfeel is quite sticky . drinkability i do n t mean to be preachy . i do n t have the experience with beers as many others do . but i have a problem with many advocates finding the really high alcohol beers many as high as to be the best . while a beer like this is an interesting change to be practical there s not too many occassions for a beer like this . i appreciate this beer s uniqueness but i do n t find it outstanding as many others do . plus it s tough to justify the price of this beer .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber purchased at mckinnon s split with ba checkmate . pours a slightly hazy amber red body with almost an inch of off white head that clings to the side of the glass . biscuity malt shares the aroma equally with herbal hops . biscuity and caramel malts hit the palate initially but are almost immediately overwhelmed by really pleasant herbal grassy hop presence with some butterscotch on the finish . medium to almost aqueous in body with moderate carbonation . super drinkable . reminds me more of an english style pale ale but either way this is a super solid pale ale and an excellent beer all around . definitely getting this one again .,taste,1.0,1
pours from an . oz bottle into a sam adams pint glass . the head that tops the beer is foamy yet sparkles and pops like the head found on top of a soda . in fact this beer looks alot like a cola found in any grocery store . the head remains about inch tall but nothing notable . the beer is light in color almost a brown purple with a dearth of opaqueness . aroma was slightly sour and chalky . this one kind of reminds me of lion stout in all regards except the alcohol found in ls . chalky battery acid some chocolate malts . not bad but not great . really light in overall flavor . there is a pretty hefty dose of chocolate and coffee on the tongue when the beer first touches the palate but that quickly fades with the watery mouthfeel . the mouth is left very dry and not sated . this is one light beer . perfect for today since it is f outside but i wouldnt really seek this one out . this one could be a beginners foray into craft beer or even the stout style . rather boring .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle picked up from the brewery today served in a chalice a aggressive pour yields only a small amount of fizzy light tan foam settling quickly to a thin ring with a couple random spots around the glass . the beer is crystal clear light copper with a hint of red to it . s quite fruity with some processed raspberry and strawberry . big kick of medicinal phenols . aspirin children s cherry . some more sweetness as vanilla bit of doughy bread . t full of raspberries from the start but fakeness like pop tarts or sugary cereal . everything else struggles to get past the cough syrup and acetone . no graceful dark fruits no spicy yeast kick . belgian brown . nope . dubbel . certainly not . m medium bodied moderate carbonation . finishes slightly sticky a bit dry . lingering artificial sweetness . o my least favorite scratch beer to date . this had better not be styled correctly because it lacks everything that a good dubbel should have . too much fruit and just nothing appealing in general . a miss .,taste,0.4,0
this beer was as dark as the dark chocolate bar it tastes like . the head is a tan color . the head slowly turns to a thin layer of bubbles that didnt really lace the glass as much as i thought it would . could be due to glass at bar the smell was huge . lots of chocolate and coffee in the aroma . also very smooth and sweet maltiness . the taste is dominated by toffe and a slight bitterness at first and in the end leaves a massive burst of dark chocolate that lingers and coats the mouth .,taste,1.0,1
a crystal clear amber beer almost a deep orange . pure white head on top that stays around . s crisp and rich in the nose like autumn if you will . i smell the caramel malt predominantly . t there s a nice malty roundness to the body and the hop bitterness hits and lasts . even a while after swallowing flavors like biscuit linger . m the bottled beer has too much hop harshness that the kegged beer lacks . d i ve been drinking this beer for years and i keep drinking this beer . never disappointing .,taste,0.9,1
bottleshare thanks to alex . a nice looking deep red mahogany colored beer with a slight bit of off white head . faded to a partial ringt with no real stick left on the sides of the glass . s smell is actually pretty nice . some good caramel little earth crystalized malts and a little bit of nuttyness . slight bit of alcohol heat . t taste is a little thin not as sweet as the smell would indicate . slightly watered down kind of a boozy finish that thins it out even more . caramel not nearly as pronouncd as you would like . m lighter side of medium bodied moderate carbonation hot on the thin finish . o it s not horrible beer but the taste is a letdown from what is a pretty good smelling beer . the heat is n t helping but this is n t horrible .,taste,0.6,1
i am once again reduced to drinking an american malt liquor as part of the canquest . as an added bonus it is another beer from minhas brewery in monroe wi which has yet to produce a beer that i would deem drinkable . this from a oz . king can . the head was a couple of fingers worth of fizzy off white foam that quickly dissipated as though it were ashamed to be associated with this beer . the beer itself had a deep golden yellow color with ne quality clarity not unlike apple juice . nose was sweet and sickening the usual combination of cotton candy and plastics factory that identifies a minhas beer . oof . mouthfeel was medium with tastes of green apple fusel alcohol and sugary sweetness on the tongue . why am i doing this to myself . a steady diet of this would leave one with a hangover like one had been kicked in the head with an axe . finish was bone dry leaving me sucking for air . gad but this is evil .,taste,0.2,0
cardboard and honey . that s all i get from this beer . i did n t like it last time i tried it but i thought perhaps my tastes had matured to the point where i d enjoy it . i was unfortunately wrong . it looks and smells like a beer i should enjoy and i typically like sweetness in my beers but this is almost cloying and definitely has some off notes . mouthfeel is nice though with a bit of creaminess . overall the more i drink it the more palatable it gets but i ca n t recommend this brew . maybe this is how a maibock is supposed to taste your mileage may vary .,taste,0.4,0
moderately malty nose compared to other models of this kind one feels as coriander and citrus . body creamy enough she does some minimal flavor and finish which mixes both the cheese crust and roots is not very pleasant . a mediocre speciale pale .,taste,0.4,0
served from a oz bottle into a snifter . appearance a dark amber color with a small head . nice lacing along the edge of the glass . smell as soon as i started to pour the devil dancer into the snifter the wonderful aroma hit my nose . i can still smell it with the glass about feet away . the first thing that hits my nose is the smell of hops along with some fruit smell . also some hints of pine and alcohol and some candy sweetness . taste first thing that hits the tongue is hop bitterness then some alcohol burn then maltiness and finally ends with some more hop bitterness . as it warms hints of spiciness and sweetness come through and the alcohol becomes more pronounced but not overpowering . also a nice malt flavor starts to show as it warms . there are also the flavors of citrus and other fruits present . a very complex blend of flavors that is delicious . mouthfeel thick mouthfeel with not a lot of carbonation present but just the right amount . drinkability a good beer to sip . i could have a couple of these in a sitting . bitter throughout but it does not overpower all the other wonderful flavors . finishes a bitterness that lingers on your tongue . founders once again surprised me with a awesome beer with a very complex flavor . keep up the great work founders . . .,taste,1.0,1
this beer was given to me by a friend and i see why . when poured had hardly any carbonation with no head at all . smell was good but not very strong . taste was wheaty or bread like but did n t last long hardly any taste at all . nothing in the mouthfeel department . i m wondering if the alcohol content has anything to do with this . in all it was a good smooth beer with no bite but just to smooth and weak for me .,taste,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 .,taste,0.3,0
a lightly tanned heady beer awaits my embrace . it s a light brown copper color like a penny from the s dulled from years of regular circulation . a solid surface of lacing marks the path of the foam s descent . this beverage certainly looks appealing . the aroma from my glass is n t overly impressive . i was expecting a hop slam of sorts not hop slam but you know what i mean . i smell a balanced malt beverage . hops are undoubtedly present but absent is the distinct aroma of amarillo or simcoe . instead this particular hop combo just sort of blends the malts and wheat that comprise the beverage . it s odd because it s interesting without offering much character . southern tier does a great job labeling specific ingredients and i d certainly be shy about calling out a caramel type malt but that s the taste that strikes me first . i similarly taste the red wheat . where most hoppy beers have a malt backbone to counter the bittering hops this one s got hops to counter the caramelized malts and the red wheat influences . i do n t really want that from an ipa . the hops taking a relative backseat hurts the mouthfeel . i fail to appreciate any textures the pale malt or wheat bring to the table . the caramalt sweetness is just okay and again not really what i m looking for from an ipa . my take on drinkability aligns with basically every other reaction to this beer it s okay at best . for an . bomber it simply does n t cut it .,taste,0.7,1
color vibrant dark copper mahogany tone tan cream colored head like shore and surf . very small bubbles long lasting carbonation some lacing . aroma scotchlike peaty malt and sherry think lagavulin with less peat light smoke toast yeasty dough caramel various herbs and spices crazy stuff like dill old stale coriander anise cloves cinamon candi sugar plums cherries rasins and much more but i have n t got all day to write this . taste starts off soft lightly acidic and mouthwatering then gets huge and lactic with a dense rush of flavors everything i mentioned as being on the nose and many others as well you have to wade through the richness and complexity as well as the sweetness then there is a light floral citric herbal note that creates a line between middle and end . the end is a dry sweet dry interplay that lasts a good while . body is medium full to full . note this has been aged a couple of years but seems to be at its peak . the sweetness might put some off but i do n t think you can make something this complex and large without this level of sweetness . it is a perfect beer to substitute for both a vintage port and a island single malt scotch esp . lagavulin year old if you need a beer to stand in temporarily for a higher ranking in age and alcohol dead soldier .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a straight tumbler . thick fluffy head . good lacing . opaque banana yellow with solid carbonation . smells grainy with a sharp quality that almost made me sneeze . fruitiness develops as the beer warms up some . bananas and calamata olives . some cloves in the background . tastes very good . not at all like the wheats i usually encounter . very bready at times with light fruit quality . lovely grain aftertaste . mouthfeel the weak link . asringent on the palate . it s a bit offputting which is a shame because the taste is very very solid . drinkability takes a hit because of the mouthfeel . tastes good but does n t feel that good while drinking . i m not a fan of the style but this one is pretty good . when i get a harpoon sampler i usually save one for myself while handing off the others to my friends who love wheats . worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
i tried this out of a bottle i purchased at a local beer shop and was pleasantly surprised . the bottle opened to a pleasantly light aroma and i was really looking forward to drinking this as a result . the beer drew a small to nonexistent head almost to the point of me thinking that it was flat in the bottle but such was not the case thankfully . it poured to a nice copperish ruby color in the glass and the first taste had a noticeably nutty pecan specifically flavor . there was a distinct pecan flavor to the beer . this is n t a complaint mind you . i found it a very pleasing sensation . the mouthfeel is rather light . there is a hint of smoke your mileage may vary and coffee in the finish . overall i was very impressed with this beer . despite the fact that i had to go close to miles out of my way to purchase this beer it is something that i would be willing to search out in order to purchase again . overall a very good beer . not something that i would want to drink multiples of in a single sitting but something that would complement a good meal say a steak very nicely .,taste,0.6,1
this is the best summer beer brewed in michigan . the light golden oarnge color looks like a sunset over lake michigan . the smell has a slight citrus undertone which matches well with a slice of orange . this is the way it is normally served in west michigan . the taste is sightly hoppy with a slight citrus undertone . the beer has a nice thick feel on the palate . there is just the right amount of flavor so that you can drink several on a summer night and not have beer overload . a must try summer beer .,taste,1.0,1
drank from my duvel tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden colour with nasty looking floaties . large white head that dies quickly . s sickly sweet biscuit aromas . t not as bad as it looks and surprisingly palatable . starts off with some nice wheat flavours with the sweetness at the end is balanced out with the bitterness . m slightly over carbonated and light to medium body . d a long way behind the cowaramup brewery version of the hefe .,taste,0.7,1
this is my first review . note that i m going to do something perhaps a little different and compare each beer i review to a control beer of the same type that i am very familiar with and which i drink at the same time . in this case of american ipas my control is bell s two hearted . poured from oz bomber into standard pint glass . no date on bottle but purchased within the last weeks normally i d sample sooner but i got a cold right after buying alesmith . a compared to two hearted alesmith ipa is almost identical in color ever so slightly more red . significantly cloudier . significantly less carbonation and head . s significantly sweeter less sharp citrusy floral smell than two hearted . t overall these are very similar tasting aipas . alesmith is more complex than two hearted and by complex i mean a taste that changes in character from initial taste to aftertaste . the initial taste is creamier with a very round feel which then manages to finish with a hoppier tighter more dry aftertaste . fewer initial floral notes and with less initial bite than two hearted which finishes slightly less dry . f rounder more full . d they re both very drinkable to me . both damn fine beers . alesmith may be more drinkable due to the changing character of its flavors it s complexity that help keep it from getting boring or monotonous which would frankly be a crime of a description to apply to either beer . p price this is a category i feel is important . at my local store the oz bomber of alesmith is . while a oz single of two hearted is . . cents per ounce vs. . overall two hearted is still my favorite due to more flavor more floral citrusy slightly wetter sweeter less puckering aftertaste but i would be very happy to discover alesmith on tap at any bar where two hearted is n t are n t we dreaming now,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle into new belgium snifter . reviewed from notes . a pours a honey amber with a thin off white head that receded into a thin film that lasted the whole beer through . great retention not so great lacing . s notes of pineapple honey sweet malt green leafy hops and maybe a touch of ambiguous tropical fruit . t just like in typical moylan s fashion this is a very green and leafy tasting beer . not as crushingly bitter as some of their other offerings but this is still one heck of a bitter beer for an ipa . flavors start leafy and grassy and then get fairly malty and sweet . finish is a fresh type of bitterness . i get notes of tea all the way through . m medium full body and soft carbonation but the bitter aftertaste lingers forever on this one . d not a bad ipa above average in flavor i d say but nowhere close to as good as their other hoppy offerings . it s still pretty palate wrecking all around which does n t really make me want to drink another one .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle a pleasing deep orange red color . head quick to subside . carbonation looks nice with the constant stream of bubbles . s the smell is sweet and complex but i occasionally caught a detergent like smell that must be from the higher alcohols . i think its something from the oak . i can just detect the oakiness which is at a good level . t the taste is sweet and caramelly with just a hint of the oak coming through . taste is lingering . m the mouthfeel to me is med to high with good carbonation and last bitterness that is nice . d average drinkability . this is a special occasion beer . i enjoyed this beer and it might get better with age . but i m not sure if they still make this one .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle appearance slightly cloudy golden straw body . huge frothy white head that sticks around . good lacing . smell slight spicy aroma light lemon zest . sweet but light and refreshing . taste feel nice and crisp in the mouth . sweet almost tart taste . it s not overpowering though very refreshing . some tart lemony tastes feel artificial but this tastes natural and fitting . as it warms the lemony taste gets a little unbalanced as does the yeasty bready flavors . too bad . good summer beer goes well with some pizza .,taste,0.6,1
at bj s in vacaville ca . a nice bright color . slightly red but the head leaves a lot to be desired . minimal lacing and almost no visible carbonation . s syrupy and sweet . smell is probably the best aspect of this beer . that s not saying much . befor considering mouthfeel t a let down from the smell . initially it s ok good hops up front but fade quickly with a metalic aftertaste . m nice mouthfeel . not too sticky and a good sample for the ipa style . a solid . for the intent . nice job bj . d probably not a return customer on this one but for a first time ipa er this is a reasonable and accesable option .,taste,0.6,1
very light amber gold color with a very faint hint of red . pours with a fluffy white head that if you blink will be gone before you open your eyes again . smell is sweet grains corn . and wet fabric . very subdued . taste is generally sweet with very very light malt a tiny bit of caramel and a somewhat tart underlying flavor . not bad for maco beer . has a bit of character .,taste,0.7,1
spiced tropical fruits like mango papaya and pineapple phenols sour yeast and i ve got to be crazy but i think that s taffy too on the nose . spritzy refreshing i imagine this is what rain smells like in belgium . unfortunately once this passes cellar temp the nose is sour and dull . the taste is initially wheaty but develops into cherries strawberries and resin and the alcohol and spice is with it every step of the way . as it warms the belgian pale character becomes obvious as the alcohol starts to take over and overshadow the fruit laden subtleties of this brew . this beer is packed with huge flavors and mostly maintains impressive balance . be careful it drinks like a hefe but makes that weird alligator dragon pink elephant parade on the label look really really funny . delirium tremens is the scientific name for extreme alcohol withdrawal that results in seizures and potentially death . i wo n t say the beer is that true to its name but it is quite addictive . relax relax . ng,taste,0.7,1
apperance decent head and retention . nice brown color . smell heavenly apple juice type smell . never smelled that before . taste hoppy malts are thin for a bock . it tastes awesome for a hop head like me . but bocks should have more pronounced malts . alcohol comes out . mouthfeel and drinkability crisp for a bock . easier to drink due to the malts being less thick . i could actually make a session out of this beer .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle dated the fourth week of may months old from a lakefront sampler . appearance very deep dark almost blackish brown . no real head but a beautiful creamy light brown foam lasts for a bit . aroma get the roastiness of the caramel and malt . coffee biterness is there too . nice bouquet but nothing that dominates the nostrils . taste not a very dramatic or big taste in this one . yes the coffee flavor is there as is a nice roasted malt and toffee flavor but it is slightly underwhelming . mouthfeel smooth but not creamy or heavy bodied . the light body on what is billed as a stout and so dramatically dark in appearance . drinkability this one is almost watery for the style and not rich at all . fuel cafe would actually work quite well as a session stout and not leave you with a full feeling after have a few . overall not a bad beer but its grade will get hurt for being called a stout . this seems like a really dark porter in flavor and mouthfeel but it s nose and look definitely fit the style . i ve had much better coffee stouts as i expect something a bit more flavorful .,taste,0.6,1
a caramel amber . a bit of head that left quickly . no lacing . s almonds chocolate hazlenut roasted malts walnuts toffee . very very nutty and very sweet . t taste is kinda good . the nuttiness is still present and it kind o reminds me of drinking amaretto infused beer . it s sweet it s definitely nutty but it almost seems like it s artificially nutty . there are also chocolate malts in the back which try to balance out the flavor by adding some bitterness . m very poor mouthfeel . the carbonation is gone to the point where i think i m drinking flavored water . excessively thin . d eh the flavors are all right the mouthfeel is poor i d give this dimension a c if i had to .,taste,0.7,1
described as ancient ale with barley honey muscat grapes and saffron . nice description and it tastes every bit like each of these flavors save the barley which is not noticeable . this is why the high scores . i m tempted to give it all s cuz its so crazy unique and appropriate for the description on the bottle . i can not however so here is the non rant review i should say it is hrathgar s mead though gt a red wine vinegar with a shot of cognac thrown in is the color . carbonation probably did n t exist in ancient times . there is none here . no lace either but i doubt an ancient ale should have any . s bready herbal honey smell some woodiness present too . is this the saffron . t perfect for how it describes itself . dfh does everything well . they are up there on my list anyway . specifics tastewise all flavas are present grapes are the weakest and honey is the strongest . not like honey in a hefeweiss beer but honey on a piece of buttered toast . mf smooth honey felty suede like mouthfeel . pretty much perfect . d only problem here . high abv and not a style where you want more than one .,taste,1.0,1
now quaffing la chouffe pours a murky peppered golden with a good head that fizzes away with a little bit of lacing . smell is subdued sweetness with some peach and light spices . taste is smooth and also subdued this beer is spiced with what is most likely corriander but it is very delicate . alcohol is present but is definitely deceptive . the mouthfeel is full and smooth with a nice crispness to the finish . overall i m used to a lot more flavor from a belgian strong pale ale but this was actually a nice change . belgian at heart but with a mellow mood i would have no problem finishing an entire ml bottle of this or two .,taste,0.9,1
hazy yellow with a thin white head that thins out becoming patchy . smell is faint bready malts with some weak hops . hint of lemon peel . taste is faint malts with a touch of hops . watery lackluster finish . mouthfeel is slightly crips and watery . drinkability is good . not an impressive beer by any means but easy enough to drink .,taste,0.4,0
picked up last night at brewforia . shared tonight with inflatablechair . poured into my hotd goblet . . great finger tan head initially but it drops pretty quickly leaving a decent cap and drapes of splotchy lace . the brew is dark brown with nice clear garnet highlights . big brown sugar and vanilla. light sorta artificial chocolate aroma and something that is fruity that i was n t expecting and seems out of place. flavor . . i have to mention the finish first just because it is so off putting . a lingering synthetic vanilla trails on forever . up front is a pretty flimsy malt profile . and the same weird chocolate flavors that i picked up in the aroma. no where near enough real beer flavors to make this interesting let along good for me . almost no chili. the body is a bit thin. carbonation is fine but the overall product is just okay at best . i respect the beer for hope series for sure . and i am glad there are brewers out there that make a sacrifice for their passions. but i honestly just do n t care at all for this beer . .,taste,0.4,0
cl corked bottle . amber copper colour huge head that last for a long while and leaves a good lace . smell is sour with apples fruits and oak wood but with some sugar cane in the end . taste is more dissappointing yes a bit of sourness but too much sugary . some apples and other fruits . not really bad but not the real thing . i guess kind of trying to make a market beer from the style . anyway refreshing and i do n t mind to have a couple of them .,taste,0.6,1
pours a rich copper orange clear body and average head . carbonation is average . the smell is mostly hoppy citrussy grapefruit . the hops overpower all other smells except a little alcohol . flavor is dominated by hopps . tangy citrus hops . soo much hops that i wouldnt be able to tell you this is a helles style to start with . it tastes like a rich american pale ale or ipa . the alcohol is the only other flavor that is not drowned out by the hopps and a fruity finish is nice . mouthfeel is oily and slick . drinkability is averiage although for being i find it s pretty smooth . overall this is an imperial style for sure . but a hells is so delicate in the first place that adding a bunch of hopps just drowns out all the other characteristics that make it a helles . this beer is more like a rich ipa .,taste,0.6,1
s toffee dark bread fruity esters some spice cinnamon touch of lemongrass bread crusts . l dark reddish brown fairly clear light tan head with decent retention and good lacing . t sweet caramal with dark bread notes . some dark fruits present as well . medium low bitterness with some warming alcohol . herbal like semi dry finish . m medium full body medium low carbonation slick . a quite sweet barleywine bordering on cloying . not bad but pretty one noted .,taste,0.6,1
van steenberge augustijn ale oz bottle medium pour in a tulip glass unknown brewing pondered poured a murky golden amber with an average white frothy mostly diminishing head . smelt of moderate dough honey spices apples and dates . taste was upfront strong sweet honey apples and all spice bitterness followed by a strong yeasty doughy bread bitterness and fruity peachy hops on a long finish . palate was light to medium bodied slightly oily softly carbonated with light astringency . overall it s a light easy drinking tripel that hides it s alcohol well . nothing too complicated or amazing .,taste,0.8,1
the plop of openening the top aroses the primal german in me . the smell for me is outrageous . there is a strong smell of bananna or rather laffy taffy . the appearance is a normal deep gold with lacey head . mouthfeel is silky but i am a sucker for this style of beer . taste has a strong citrus taste in the front along with the normal banannas and clove tastes . but a mild but delicious taste paired with a very easy to open bottle would make these very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
pours black with a small dark tan head . in the aroma alcohol and a sugary coffee smell . in the taste a nice coffee and chocolate malt . it does have a sticky malt yet smooth yet a nice alcohol presence . i think this is one of the better beers from weyerbacher yet it seems to overlooked alot .,taste,0.8,1
. oz bottle poured into a st. bernardus wide mouth glass trying to be as authentic as possible . a rochefort pours a dark murky dark brown to mahogany color . a bunch of sediment was seen going in to the pour but i ca n t help that . getting some dark ruby highlights . bubbles are seen rising which leads to a minimal coating of frothy tan head . minimal lacing . s a very sweet smell from far away even sweeter up front and center . dark fruits with dates figs raisins . sweet sugar and i get some honey as well . spices such as nutmeg . dark roasted malts and some alcohol with warming . t not as sweet as expcted but still up there . getting the dark dried fruits up front with raisin flavor coming through . some red grapes and pear are there and apple as well . maybe some prunes . the spice character is great with nutmeg and clove . sweet belgian candy comes to mind . a nice dose of hops as well but not bitter at all . m first sips the carbonation is present on the mouth with a crispness up front . i can feel and hear it fizzing as it stays put . i just let this quad do it s thing as it sits on the palette . medium bodied with some alcohol seeping through . not as thick on the mouth as i m used to in some quads . d very drinkable while not being overly sweet like some in the style . this is well balanced with a warming quality on the way down . . is quite high but what the hell i would drink a few you only live once right . a great quad at a fair price with good availability what more can you ask for .,taste,1.0,1
had on tap at duckworth s charlotte poured into a non branded pint glass . a cloudy orangish yellow with a dense white head . s smell is wheaty and i get some olive smell . not good really. t taste follows the nose . very bland . i get a slight hint of banana and again for some reason i tasted olive . had this before i ate anything m creamy with mild carbonation . d it s drinkable but i had high expectations after the two previous offerings i have had from olde hickory were wonderful . i guess i expected too much with this one after enjoying the event horizon a couple days earlier . i am a hefeweizen fan and i would n t drink this again .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured in to a tulip pint glass . pours an awkward pink orange with a big thick white head . smell is grass light biscuity and slightly metallic . pretty weak . taste is not terrible but certainly not good . anything good is indiscernable . mouthfeel is pretty dry and the blandness of this keeps it relatively drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
a poured a tawny reddish brown . small tan head laces the glass all of the way through . s smells fruity and a bit yeasty . aroma is pungent but not overpowering . t fruity tart and sour . toasty maltiness is there too almost bready . flavors are sharp and aggressive . there is a sweetness that provides a nice contrast to the sourness . some nice complexity . dry finish . m fairly light bodied and extremely smooth . just the right level of carbonation . very pleasant mouthfeel . d very flavorful and easy to drink . this would make a nice dessert beer .,taste,0.9,1
serving oz . bomber poured into tall weiss glass . a pours a gorgeous coppery reddish brown with ample finger head and lots of lacing before i ve even taken a sip . just by looking at this beer and reading the label which indicates . ibus you know it s going to be a hoppy malted monster . s for a beer that clearly has a lot of hops and malts there is n t much smell at all beyond a faint sweet scent probably from the hops . t no doubt this baby is a hophead s dream . slight grapefruit pine flavors dominate the initial tastes and then gradual sweetness from the malt gives way to a wonderful lingering finish before drying up and begging you to take that next sip gulp . not as sweet as some dipas not as overly hopped as others two brothers has created a strong balance here . delicious . m great mouthfeel to this one the beer deliciously coats the tongue with loads of well juices from the nw hops . leaves a slight oily slick residue with each sip i find myself smacking my lips with each mouthful . d exceptional . the beer is not heavy at all especially given the almost barbaric . abv lol . a couple of these bombers and you d be dancing the sly the family stone jig if you get me . i loved this beer too bad it s so limited . as the label says . get it now cause when it s gone it s gone . boo hoo .,taste,1.0,1
a pint sized nitro can at degrees into a pint glass . a it pours a completely opaque black color with two fingers of white nitro froth that laces incredibly well . s some earthiness light biscuit and not much else . t more earthy notes a little wet bread and some faint hoppiness goldings . . m it has a light body that is very creamy througout . d this is quaffability at its finest lovely .,taste,0.7,1
bottle provided by higravity via ss . thanks for the opportunity . pours a one finger tan head over a cloudy rust colored liquid . smells grassy and citrus pungent pith . hints of caramel and pine . tastes bitter hoppy . potent lupulin . nice sweetness carries the hops well . caramel and sugar . syrupy but not unpleasant . hop flavor is oranges and is way beneath the hop bitter . the ending drags on forever and allows me to ponder how well they ve balanced the hops and malt . md thick body and medium carbonation . pretty darn tasty .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . a this is one good looking beer . it is a rich mohoghany color with just the right amount of head . s the smell kind of leads you to know what to expect here . very spicy arome . a blend of clove nutmeg and hop that is n t too offensive . t here is where they lose ya . it seems this beer is spiced hard just for the sake of being spicy . that takes away from the taste sadly . m here we have a good medium to high bodied beer . goes down smooth but not as smooth as it could . see taste d not very much here . it was worth a try and the price is capatible but i just think as far as christmas beers go this one is way down there .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a nice deep iced tea color two finger of light tan foam on top . sticky ropes of lace are left behind . aroma crackery toasty grain a touch of sweetness . light but good . taste toasty grains as expected a little bit of metal . nice balancing hops on the swallow gaining a little momentum into the finish . good balance of flavors . ends toasty with a bitter edge . mouthfeel thin to medium body heavily carbonated . drinkability a little too gassy for me to have many of but i enjoyed the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
the appearance was pretty typical of a summer brew poured with a little bit of head that faded quickly . smell was average for a similar beers . the taste was something i was n t expecting at all it was very tangy and was almost a chore to swallow after awhile . the mouthfeel was usual but the tanginess was very undesirable and made the drinkability score pretty low too . i will definitely not be picking this one up again .,taste,0.2,0
oz . bottle poured into pint glass a a golden orange color with a nice tight foaming head . s sweet and malty with a faint grassy aroma . t roasted malts and the grassyness from the smell come throught . a dry taste but in a good way . m dry with just the right amount of carbonation to balance out the malts . d highly drinkable . just the right amount of dryness to make you want another go . n a nice beer . could easily drink a few of these with friends .,taste,0.6,1
unique ale . a touch of sediment was present was suspended in the glass and no deposits at the bottom . fruity floral aroma . flavors of sharp citrus and stewed hops were most present with a slightly alcoholic and malty aftertaste . one of the better brews from anchor brewing . recommended .,taste,0.8,1
drank by the pool side of a resort in margarita venezuella . it s difficult to judge a beer like this one since almost all the light american lager taste the same read water with a hint of headache the day after . so this is an easy drinking beer made for the hot summer days . best if the beach is close .,taste,0.3,0
bottle is idiotically marked drink straight from the bottle and serve extra cold . lucky me this bottle has the new rocket widget . this is . ounces of pasteurized stout . pours into my tumbler nearly black with a creamy cappuccino color head . it does the cascade thing for a little while which looks nice . the head lasts a long time and leaves some lace . aroma is quite nice coffee and roasted malts . very soft and creamy smell . taste is shockingly bland . this honestly tastes like slightly flavored water . thin malt flavor slightly roasted slightly sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste . i gave this beer plenty of time to warm up in hopes that some more flavor would come out but it was in vain . mouthfeel is nicely smooth and creamy but disappointingly thin . i mean really thin . i guess i could drink several of these but why would i want to . i have n t had one of these is several years . i m glad i did n t pay for this . boy are people ridiculous when they say how meal like heavy and filling this beer is . i am quite convinced that people buy this due to how it is marketed not due to how it tastes .,taste,0.4,0
r j rockers patriot pale ale poured an amber color with a half inch off white head that displayed little retention . the aroma was not very pronounced but what there is was citrus hops . the taste was very much dominated by the citrus hops just a bit of malty sweet that was not enough to provide needed balance . the mouth feel was medium bodied with modest carbonation . sometimes i feel like a beer whore because every one i drink seems quite drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
flat golden honey in color with less than a skimming of white head with your basic pour . lacing non existant . sour apples up front with some vineous quality . no hint of alcohol and quite sweet smelling . taste is unique to say the least . not so sure what they were shooting for here . sour up front with less sweetness than expected a good thing . more of that apple flavor and some spent grain taste that did n t help things . once the fruity flavor dies off and it does quickly the flavor is quite bland . no real depth to most lagers i enjoy . mouthfeel is thin and the carbonation is high . not the combo for a highly drinkable brew . i can stomach a pint but not something i d go for again imo . at least the alcohol is well hidden . real surprised to see this one pushing . again not sure what to think of this one . not a bad beer but not for me .,taste,0.7,1
app pours a big head quite moussy and long lasting . head a bit off white in color . beer itself is brilliantly clear with a rich copper hue . a very attractive looking beer . aroma huge hop nose with lots of pine very cascade . hops have a slightly solventy character . some caramel malt aroma sneaking through the hops . smells very fresh and lively . taste a melding of malt and hop flavor up front . finishes very slightly bitter and a bit solventy like pinesol . cascade too overpowering in the flavor profile . lingering aftertaste is not pleasant . mf a bit astringent early from the hops . medium body and carbonation . no warming . d ability looks great and smells great but does n t drink great for me . a bit too unrefined in its hopiness . regular sn pale ale is more drinkable and sn celebration is a better ipa . worth checking out kind of the sn version of homebrew but not one to rush out and buy a case of just because it is made by sn .,taste,0.6,1
i like this beer a lot . it is the closest to craft macrobrews can get in my opinion . it has a rich but not too strong flavor and goes down smooth and easy . personally i would drink this over just about any other macro on the market and i ca n t say anything negative about this beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into a hoegaarden glass . pours a cloudy apricot colour . half a finger of white head dissapates quickly to nothing . no lacing at all . mild nose with some coriander citrus and bready notes . the taste was considerably better than the smell . coriander up front some orange peel . nice crisp tart finish . light body moderate carbonation . clean . not a bad offering from the lion brewery but nothing spectacular .,taste,0.7,1
one of the blackest stouts i ve poured . this is an oatmeal stout . never would have guessed if the bottle had n t told me the dryest oatmeal stout i ve run across and probably the least sweet . i would have bet irish dry . there is an interesting smoky aspect to the roasted malt sort of like alderwood or some other wood used to smoke salmon . a little thin and astringent at the finish but not unpleasantly so . an oatmeal stout that marches to the beat of a different drummer but i can dig it . thanks to jackson for the christmas trade .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice coppery amber with a frothy off whitish head . the aroma is unadulterated floral hops . this is like drinking hop juice . .oily bitter and absolutely delicious . there is a nice sweet malt underbody to the hop bitterness that runs on top of this . its delicious wihtout being overpowering . solid on all fronts .,taste,1.0,1
dark brown color with a hint of red blush to it minimal head . aroma is abundant with caramel malt sweetness some green apple and a bit of melon . despite all the sweetness in the nose the tongue is overwhelmed with spice and a little astringency . some tart and sour fruit flavors on the finish . dry mouthfeel and effervescent carbonation . fairly drinkable considering the abv does n t feel as heavy as it is . taste was a little underwhelming considering the smell . not bad but i m not all that interested in seeking it out again .,taste,0.6,1
a few weeks ago i went into a store looking to try my first pumpkin ale and they had yet to get anything in but this type . so deciding to try it i was very let down . if i was on an island an this was the only thing to drink i would swim thousand miles to get away from it the beer not th island . i have had some very nasty brews but this one is the only one that i have ever had the i want to puke to get this taste out of my mouth feeling . i do n t taste any pumpin or any of the traditional pumpin pie spices smells good though and looks good as if that would help you drink it though .,taste,0.2,0
i am a fan of lagunitas but have reservations about beer with high abv . this beer drinks very smooth and has a great brown sugar and molasses taste to it . abv is not prevalent . could drink a couple of these with no problems . i did not get much aroma from the beer which was a little suprising . overall would probably buy it again .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear very dark brown with virtually no head . nose is like musty strawberries with a syrupy sugar sauce poured all over them . flavor is sweet with an earthy edge . almost like port with peat or something off the ground overlapping it . you also get a distinct tangy edge on the top of your mouth . mouthfeel is extremely thick bordering on syrupy with a high airy edge to it . not the most drinkable of brews due to the thick syrup edge but this is one pack i will let sit in the fridge for a while and go back to now and again for a nice relaxing drink . i know that my personal preference for very flavorful and sweet beers will effect my ratings but i really dig this one .,taste,0.9,1
a a slightly cloudy peach to copper color very little head and carbonation . s lots of biscuit some earthiness eucalyptus not much that i discern in terms of hops lackluster aroma for an ipa . t the hops that i could n t find on the nose are making a showing on the palate grapefruit rind earthy and grassy solid base of malt though the sweetness is limited quite dry . m the limited carbonation detracts from the mouthfeel seems thin and loose . d too many elements of this beer are missing to make it a great ipa very average and not one i d necessary scout out .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to jdubfl for the extra . pours into my large dimpled mug a decently dark brown with orangeish hues on the edges . the head is large and off white . the smell is medicinally hoppy with some nice malt character . the mouthfeel is noticeably watery which is a downer . the beer tastes alright though not much like a euro dark lager though . it is almost like a porter meets bock . the chocolate malt is pretty evident as is the caramel . it is ok not true to style at all but not bad .,taste,0.8,1
this is a beer that is marketed solely towards college aged people what with their naturday ads calling thursday thirsty thursday the day to drink natty products . had it at a party . not impressed . really not much to say . did n t expect it to be good . it was n t .,taste,0.3,0
the sunset wheat is a great summer beer . the smell of fruity pebbles hits your nose immediately . i explain to people that it smells like one of my favorite cereals . they stick their noses to the glass and a look of surprise shows on their face and stays there after the taste . i prefer no fruit in my beer . the taste should say enough .,taste,0.6,1
i tried a ounce bottle of punk ipa brewed by brewdog ltd . the initial thought after pouring this beer was where is the head and carbonation . . the appearance of this beer was that of a bud light not an ipa . the hops were present during the first sip then they slowly faded away . this beer reminded me more of a very drinkable kolsh then an outstanding ipa . by the end of it the beer had increased all around . if you do find yourself with one of these brews please let it sit out like a porter or stout . i would say there are way better american ipa s out there .,taste,0.4,0
did not like would not buy but go sam . app looks like thera flu . but i dont have a cold . smell dry pepper mild grain. like a phantome but not as classy . mild fruits as well the fruits are not classy at all . taste dry pepper actually this is nice it is over hopped but sam adams . really. i can actually say good job sam . dont get to say that much . a bit acidic to say the least but i like it over all . tame the beast and it would be a hit . mf fine bit thick in the back . drinkable . nope . gets to much acid acid acid as you drink it .,taste,0.7,1
appearance surprisingly pale copper with heavy carbonation . huge head that settles to a small cap lasting until the end . smell sweet malts and alcohol dried figs and rum . spicy yet obviously sweet . taste initial prickly carbonation . oh so complex and delicious . sweet with being cloying boozy without being hot . very juicy and warming . dry in the finish and pleasantly bitter from the few living hops that push their way to the surface . excellent beer . this is what a high abv beer should be .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the map room cause this place is sweet . pours a murky brown with very little head . i do n t get too much aroma but it s certainly a pleasant coffee presence . the flavor is wonderful . there the typical fruity sweetness you come to expect from an alt . namely there s a nice mix of cherry and raisin . what really sets this beer apart is the coffee . it tastes more like a cold brewed coffee although i m not sure what their process was . really great beer that s probably not going to be around for long so drink up .,taste,0.9,1
poured into duvel tulip reviewed on iphone . this is a hazy golden with fingers of cottony white head . giant floating yeast particles . looks pretty good . smell reminds me of apple cinnamon oatmeal . there is a hard apple cider note on top of wheat and oat notes . those all translate to taste but the sweetness comes across more . nice refreshing flavor and finish . the mouthfeel is light and airy . very smooth and easy drinking . this beer is surprisingly good for a fruit beer .,taste,0.8,1
this is not a favorite of mine and i totally dig the abbey beers . it had a nice look to it with the rich creamy yellow color and the nice little head . the smell was very complex . it had elements of citrus alcohol and other things . the taste was similar except for the overbearing taste of an old musty house with moth balls . i couldn t finish it due to the old person taste . it was very rich as well . not one i ll have again . oh well you win some you lose some .,taste,0.4,0
pint glass pour . sleeping in the fridge for the past month . copper body with a bit of haze . half inch of powdery soft off white head . the beer fumes with cherry apricot pits . crusty bread toffee fuming lacquer making up the rest of the scent . taste is quite sweet with caramel but with a sharp acidic edge of unripened fruit cutting into it nearly tart . a little salty . mild but enduring wintergreen hops . strong belgian esters . bolder then long trail s double bag ever was . body sizzles with carbonation up front but thins out from the middle on . pungent oak whiskey notes . stiff alcohol . grass oats feel finish neigh neigh . a bit more sustenance then i need on a regular basis but it has been a bit nippy this winter without heating oil . thanks to adfenton for the excellent throw in .,taste,0.9,1
botm selection for april . a looks like cream soda with no head at all . s rich malty sweet smell . t this beer tasted like a an american wheat beer . the prominent taste was that dull stale wheat taste . md although this beer is very easy drinking and i ca n t really say anything bad about i would n t look for it again .,taste,0.6,1
pretty amber color with a nice head that faded to a thin layer of foam . moderate carbonation . smell was of spicy malt with a hint of alcohol . taste was of slightly toasted malt some caramel and a hops bitter finish . not quite as deep as i anticipated from the aroma . not bad but not what i had expected from the world s most widely consumed oktoberfest beer .,taste,0.6,1
a orange with amber hues . fairly clear but some opacity . good lacing . head dissapates quickly . carbonation is good . s really not a whole lot but i do get a hint of orange and citrus . the hops are really nil . i get a slight fruitiness as well . t fruity at first then it trends to a really harsh bitterness . i get some faint citrus and piney flavors but really the most powerful flavor i get is the harsh bitterness . i do get some spiciness as well but without other flavors it does n t fare well . the malts are barely there . m light to medium bodied . carbonation is right . d i was really suprised about how bad this beer was . i really like full sail and they usually produce great beers . i did n t think this was too old but the flavoring and aroma hops are dead . it does a great job of being bitter but is a bit harsh . i made a homebrew like this once and drain poored it . i will finish this one but wo n t be trying it again . there are so many other dipas out there that blow this out of the water .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle into glass pint . f . ea . a hazy yellow body with a small loose head that quickly dissipates leaving moderate lacing and a wispy cover . s honey and lemon citrus with hints of grass . very interesting and appetizing from the start . t bready malt light sweetness and hints of freshly cut grass . tasty beer but nothing special overall . hop character is light and leaves no bitter aftertaste . would like to see more fruit character and less grass . m medium body with moderate carbonation . smooth and rounded with only a slight carbonic bite and clean finish . d very sessionable beer with a light body clean finish and approachable flavor . o versatile but not overly interesting .,taste,0.6,1
a golden much like any old pale ale . i did n t pour it but it has no head on it and little to no active carbonation . there s a slight haze and no lacing . a second pour resulted in a very nice white head . s sour but not overwhelming . a little fruity hard to describe but not bad . t black cherry warheads candy . that is this flavor and to me that is all this flavor is . really puckering and good . m not fizzy at all but the sharpness of the sour makes it seem more so . d ehhh well like black cherry warheads . you ca n t have too much .,taste,0.9,1
i had a can of this found it better then i would have thought nothing spectacular but still a drinkable beer . taste was typical of american lagers but it had a spicy finish that i really found to make it a bit better then the competition . the mouthfeel was typical of macro lager nothing to set it appart and make me want to spit it out anymore then normal . it s average drinkability . nothing is horrible about it that is n t a regular characteristic of american macro lager .,taste,0.7,1
pours nicely a dark garnet highlighted color clear with a fluffy cloud like head of over an inch . nice laces fairly thick on one side of the glass . whew meaty salty aromas slight fruitwood . mouthfeel is airy and fluffy light with restrained carbonation . a brief sense of caramel maltiness and a bit of nuttiness and then comes the overpowering rich fireplace of smoked sensations tangy and beefy pickled antelope sausage jerky with leather and oak chips . scorched earth bitter finish . just well done i really like the monster flavors with the cotton candy light bodied mouthfeel its a cool as friggin hell combination that floats like the smoke from a mid summer fire pit at the campground . these schlenkeria beers are hellaciously smoked beers . as usual with rauchbiers i do have a problem drinking more than one .,taste,1.0,1
drank the sh out of this beer while in thailand . i ll tell you it was phenomenal at . usd a bottle and when this is the only option . picked up a bottle for nostalgia . a pale watery straw color . white head big on the pour . dissipates quikly s smells like straw minimal piney hops t mmmm . macro swill . well you ca n t have the good without the bad . not much taste to speak of . adjuncty light malts and yuck . m thin watery with active carbonation . d if its really hot you re in thailand and you have a quarter buy a chang . if you re in the us use it to buy a gumball .,taste,0.4,0
a looks good.copper body with a small off white head that goes away fairly quickly . laces well s smells awsome . lots of hops and spice t water start leading to mild hop bitterness m body is a little weak . beer seems a little watered down d despite the lack of hop presence that i expected its very refreshing to drink . taste isnt bad at all just lacking in depth . overall its a decent beer . i expected a little more hops and bitterness but with that i wont turn one down . im looking forward to drinking the rest of the six pack .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a dark ruby with a thick white fluffy head with moderate retention . s sweet malts but not much else . maybe a slight bit of dark fruitiness . pleasant though . t m the taste is alot lighter than the smell and appearance would indicate . moderate malty taste with a sort of spicy twang to it that does n t come from hops at all . tastes a little metallic . mouthfeel is a bit thin . d i do n t thin too much when drinking this and the abv is low enough . good drinkability . maybe this is just me . but leinenkugels just seems to have alot of good party beers and this is one of the better ones in my opinion . they have average taste but good appearance and drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
i liked this beer alot but could use some more hoppy bite . if your a hop head you need that little to sweet probally would have been better with some bitterness . similar to celebration sierra style sans bitterness but being seasonal i may grab this but i must get something a little more bitter along with . at . it packs bit of wallop as well bud drinkers beware . peace,taste,0.7,1
alright i m about to get a lot of criticism for this but i feel my voice must be heard . i am . i only drink beer . i love all types favorite american ipa . cliche i know . anyways i went to college and i had my fair share of cheap beer and this one still blows me away to this day . natural light in a bottle is quite the exceptional beer . yes it s no dale s pale ale nor does it have the amazing light beer taste of miller lite but considering the price and availability of this beer i think it deserves recognition . when i was in college you could get a pack of natty bottles for under six bucks bottles are the best way to drink natty . natural is n t disgusting like other cheap beers pabst busch and natural does n t give any hangovers . my friends i am not a troll . i consider myself an amateur beer connoisseur . i know natural light is n t the best beer but it certainly is n t the worst .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours an absoutely crystal clear straw color with a tight white head . the head has no retention leaves no lacing but the body continues to effervess for quite some time . aroma a corny sour mash up front with a hint of malt sweetness and bittering hops in the background . aroma of cooked corn to . about what you would expect from an american macro lager . taste not much taste at all . very crisp and refreshing but so light there is very little taste . this would be a decent lawn mower beer but that s it . mouthfeel light body . very crisp and clean . co level is just about perfect for the style . drinkability with the canned corn aroma and severe lack of taste it s not the most drinkable stuff in the universe . it ai n t horrible tho .,taste,0.4,0
not acceptable . sorry but i did not care for this brew as it left me wanting . no hops in evidence here and the sweet malty taste carried through into the after taste . the packaging was probobly its strong point and that reminded me of a circus clown of low character.,taste,0.3,0
pretzel crust brown with dark amber accents at the margins . the cap is golden ecru in color tight bubbled and displays a magma like surface . a fair amount of bubbly lace affixes itself to the glass though a portion of it melts away with time and drinking . i like the aroma but i ca n t put my finger on why that is . it s sweet and malty without being toasted in the least . although i ve never had a euro strong lager before this beer smells exactly what i would think such a beast would smell like . thankfully this is a saaz free zone or this could have been akin to a euro pale lager on steroids which would have disgusted me to no end . words fail me but phi is nicely aromatic and is a pleasure to sniff . something vitally important was lost in the translation from aromatization to actual taste bud submersion . there s a multi faceted flavor profile but the various components are fighting each other tooth and nail giving the whole thing a disjointed feel . it s much more malty than it is hoppy but too much raw sugar has been added for my liking . phi tastes like dark fruits raisins figs and dates soaked in sugar syrup . sour bitter and sweet ignore one another on the palate . that independence as compared to the usual interdependence evident in good beer definitely detracts . it s somewhat fruity a little chocolatey mildly hoppy slighty citrusy . there s no coherence to be had . without anything to act as a focal point the entire flavor apparatus collapses under its own weight . on a good note the excess sugar fills out the body and results in a smooth slick mouthfeel . very little evidence of the abv . the label states that the divine ratio of phi is used in among other things dna . if that s so then the only reasonable conclusion to be reached is that new holland failed in their attempt to faithfully recreate that ratio in the brewing of this beer . if dna took after new holland phi rather than the other way around i would be unable to relate my impressions . an amoeba ca n t type .,taste,0.6,1
nice orange gold color forms a thick finger head that settles slowly . small amount of lace . strong anisette or anise seeds on the nose with a slight banana background . on the tongue the anise and coriander seed essence is milder and it is balanced pretty well with the banana taste but it reminds me of a spicy hefe weisse more than a saison . there is a chalkiness to the mouthfeel that while mild is a bit too much for me . as far as uniqueness goes this beer is very different but i think it needs to be a little more subtle on the nose and a little more balanced .,taste,0.8,1
pours light golden with small carbonation rising . finger creamy whie head . good retention . not bad . but not what i was expecting . a very slight haze . but not much . curious . aroma of wheat ctirus sweet . very light aroma . taste of wheat hay light spices . overall very light flavor . not much going on . mouthfeel is crisp med light bodied . cleansing . semi dry . overall an ok beer but not a lot going on . lacking in the flavor area . also not what one would expect from a wheat beer .,taste,0.4,0
glass lindemans flute temp cellared approx degrees vintage june big thanks to wolffman for helping me get this one . it s a very clear light amber color with a definite but light pink overcast to it . the head is two fingers worth of light beige foam . the retention is good and the lacing is thick and fairly sticky . the nose is quite interesting indeed . lots of grapes are mixing it up with some barnyard brett funk qualities . nice notes of hay blend with slight traces of tart apples . a bread dough like yeastiness is also here just below the surface . nice notes of sweet orchard fruits with a light touch of tanginess thrown in . a good touch of milk caramels . this nose is quite subtle but very complex . it seems that almost every time i stick my face into it i find a different smell that i did n t notice yet . very nice . i get hit by the sweetness of orchard fruits along with some nicely ripened grapes first . following closely behind is a jolt of barnyard funk ala the brett yeast presence . nice hints of wet hay and a touch of horse blanket with just the slightest trace of band aid . after this you get a touch of merlot flavor albeit very briefly . if you are n t looking for the merlot you just might miss it . then a bit of caramel sweetness comes in . it finishes with the dry and slightly spiced presence of a syrah along with a very tiny hint of tangy sourness . all of this is layered with a light oak presence . this is very possibly the most sophisticated beer that i ve had to date . densely layered and wonderful . complex yet delicate . this has a medium body and a medium to high level of carbonation . it is crisp clean and smooth almost champagne like . a mild level of creaminess . this is an excellent brew but it is way too complex and rich for everyday drinking . there is just too much going on inside of this glass . this would absolutely make a terrific special occasion beer though . allagash once again lives up to and exceeds my expectations of a great brewery . very well done .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle with an abv of . pours a deep burgundy tinged brown and very cloudy . the foam peaks at two fingers and fades rapidly to a thin cap and ring that leaves behind a thin webbing of lace . smell very vinous upfront with some mild hints of cherries wood and some faint touches of whiskey . but as this warms a nice sour tart presence really starts to come out as well as a touch of some funk . taste mush more fruity in the flavor that it was in the aroma . cherries and sour apples and a hint of dates are all present mixed nicely with the vinous whiskey and woody flavors . underneath it all is a earthy funkiness that i m really enjoying . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a fairly mild carbonation and the alcohol is barely noticeable . to be honest i was a little apprehensive about this one with it being aged in so many different barrels merlot merlot cabernet whiskey and grappa but it seems to have worked out very well . the only thing that would keep me from buying more is the hefty price tag . edit the more this warmed up the more the port flavors and sourness developed making this an exceptionally flavored beer . i will definitely buy another bottle if i ever see it again .,taste,1.0,1
original release date . aromas of strong rye whiskey pretty intense to be honest . you would think a year would mellow this but unfortunately not . as it warms you get more of the malt which is equally as spicy from the rye and ample hopping i am guessing and the alcohol . some bready and caramel maltiness is evident once you dig deep here . the taste begins with spicy rye malt and a boat ton of strong biting rye booziness . i am pretty overwhelmed to be honest this is not balanced nor do i think any age will help . so so so much barrel and booze flavors . caramel malts and citrus hop bitterness try to sneak in but the overwhelming drying palate wrecking booziness is too much . mouthfeel is moderately full but this is soooo dry and unpalatable from the intense rye barrel aging i can not move past this . overall i am pretty much about to give up on shmaltz brewing co. because i have not had a good beer from them yet . they have all been way way way too boozy and unbalanced and abrasive . the vertical series was decent but less than extraordinary . no i have decided i am done with them . not recommended unless you love rye whiskey and want a beer that is virtually unpalatable unless you love rye whiskey .,taste,0.4,0
serving type bottle appearance not a whole lot to look at . color is straw and it pours like water but with a lot of carbonation . smell again not a whole lot here . a slight hint of hops but not much at all . taste not too bad . overall better than the standard budweiser fare with a slightly sweet beginning and a fairly clean ending . aftertaste has a slight bitterness but not too bad . mouthfeel pretty thin . if you drink it fast your mouth will have more carbination than liquid especially from a bottle . best to drink it slow . drinkability pretty easy to drink a bunch in a few hours time without getting drunk . basically a party beer . overall this is definitely preferred over both budweiser and budweiser select .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber vintage poured into a wine glass appearance poured copper brown with a one inch of light tan head . nice steady stream of bubbles that travel from the bottom of the glass . while the head fades quickly it leaves behind its presence on the inside of the glass and a resilient faint head remains throughout the drinking experience . aroma syrupy caramel toasted nuts and some fruit possibly peaches apples are noticeable . malt aroma is very pronounced while hop aroma is subdued . sweetness is very pleasant and foreshadows the taste quite accurately . taste sweet malt upfront comprised of biscuits molasses and caramel . hop flavor is close to earthy resin while bitterness builds and reaches a breaking point as alcohol heat comes into play . somewhat bready and could have benefited from some more hop bitterness to yield a more balanced brew that is n t so malt heavy . nevertheless the taste is very rich and mellow . mouthfeel light and creamy with medium high carbonation delicate and luxurious . drinkability alcohol is very well masked and malt sweetness combined with a nice hop presence lends itself to a highly drinkable vintage . the flavors seduce the palate and beg to be savored .,taste,0.8,1
bottle poured into brandy snifter . a dark brown and cloudy . one finger off white head at the beginning but completely disappeared soon after . s i smell dark cherries and clove . pleasant . t more of the same . dark cherries and clove pretty much dominate . it s much more akin to a bsda than any eisbock i have had . the alcohol is hidden extremely well . i do n t know what people are tasting when they say that they taste nothing but alcohol . i taste none at all . there s a lot more going on than what i m describing but i can only pick out the cherry and clove . if there were any more of a cherry flavor it d almost be a sour . i also detect a bit of smoke y flavor . it s to be expected with some eisbocks and is worth noting . there is really a lot going on here . by far one of the most complex beers i ve ever had . definitely not for the faint of heart . m thinner and more carbonation than any eisbock i ve tried before . when i think eisbock i usually think of a beer that s extremely thick with little carbonation this is pretty much the exact opposite . it s not unpleasant by any means but it s just unexpected . o are they sure they did n t mix this up with a bsda . it may as well be delirium nocturnum . it s very similar . i have n t had many eisbocks but this does n t taste or feel like any other that i ve had . that being said it s still very good . i highly enjoyed this brew . it s hard to grade this one since i m supposed to be compared to other eisbocks . as an eisbock.ehh . .i dunno . as an overall beer great . edit note the only signs of the alcohol is a slight numbing of the mouth that becomes more prevalent as the bottle empties . by the end i can bite down on the sides of my mouth and feel nothing .,taste,1.0,1
poured near black with a tan head and lacing that lasted . and that was about the only upside to this selection . the nose was toffee like and buttery the diacetyl from the ringwood shined through even the roastiest of their beers . the taste was roasty and chocolatey a little bit of black licorice followed by buttery popcorn . the mouthfeel was average for a dry stout but the diacetyl cut the drinkability short .,taste,0.4,0
a seems very soft and viscous as it pours a murky burnt orange color . decent short cap of dense off white foam is n t very expansive but holds well and leaves some minor spotty and eventually webby lace . s fresh pumpkin pie aromas and something plastic but not like band aids . it s more like acrylic paint . boiled pumpkin cinnamon ginger and nutmeg all come through clearly but the spices are subdued compared to other versions and for me that s a good thing . t strongly hopped and highly unexpected . another handful of flowers and this could be a pumpkin ipa and i m wondering if the plastic aroma a detected was the hops mingling with the pumpkin and spices . there s a definite lemony citrus twang and almost no spice flavor another plus for me it all seems to be in the aroma . there s a toasty roasty squash taste that really works nice with the bready almost burnt biscuit malt and piney grapefruity earthy hops . nice and dry pumpkin toasty malt and hops long into the finish . maybe some ginger spiciness . mf feels a bit thinner than it looks but with a starchy softness beneath the tight medium carbonation and oily hop texture . dry and resinous on the cheeks . d its nice to have tried a hoppy pumpkin ale especially one that has n t been highly spiced . still not my favorite style and this one was n t the best i ve had but i think with the right formula someone could really make a bitchin hoppy pumpkin brew .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is a hazy dull orange colour with a foamy off white head . the head actually climbed up and out of the tulip glass despite having about two inches to spare above the beer itself . overall it makes a good impression . smells are of citrus zest belgian yeast mustiness and a bit of black pepper . decent for the style but nothing outstanding . when this beer gets warm the aroma starts to take on a varnish type character costing it half a point from my numbers . first impression at the tip of the tongue was delicious . i ca n t pin down the specifics of it but that first hit of sweetness is fantastic . unfortunately it is brief and the middle feels a bit flat . this is followed by a fruit punch flavour and a vinous finish most reminiscent of white wine . good overall effect but missing something . i find the mouthfeel of this one to be uninspired at halfway through it feels flat and there is n t enough body to keep it interesting once the carbonation falls off . a bit of a strange beer for my tastes there are moments of greatness but the overall effect does n t hold up to my favorites of the belgian strong pale persuasion . certainly worth a try though .,taste,0.8,1
barely opaque ruddy chestnut . the relative lightness of this imperial stout is also indicated by generous red gold accents along the bottom edge of the glass . a huge gunshot on swing top cracking led me to anticipate a huge frothy head and to pour accordingly . the toasted tan foam is coarse and mealy and deposits no lace . this is a good ris nose not a great one . for starters it is n t quite aromatic enough . although roasted black malt leads the way there s a baltic porter like fruity vinousness about it rather than scents of chocolate coffee or molasses . of course i did n t really expect an american stout chocolate malt bomb either . things are better on the palate . much much better . how some beer can taste exactly how it smells and how other beer can taste so much different i ll never know . the nose did n t begin to prepare me for the glorious exotic complexity that is hercule . there ca n t be too many riss brewed in belgium but this is exactly how i d expect one to taste . the dark fruit vinousness that i appreciated in the nose is well represented on the taste buds . now that i stop to think about it this is what a true ris should taste like . the american stouts are best thought of as double stouts . anise espresso soaked figs and liquified raisins are the most prominent flavors . there s a great deal more at play most of which defies my ability to adequately describe it . i m sure that a typically multi faceted belgian yeast strain is adding to the unfathomable depth . there s a bit of a sweet underbelly to hercule although it s easily and thankfully dominated by bitter . i m amazed by the new vistas of flavor that are opening up as the beer approaches room temperature . alcohol is a welcome contributor as well much as it is in a fine tawny port or a glass of ouzo both of which are echoed in this remarkable beer . i was quickly able to adjust to the fact that the flavor profile is different from just about any other beer of this style that has entered my glass . i m not so flexible when it comes to the mouthfeel . although it s anything but light it s lighter than any ris should be . it s infinitely smooth and lightly silky but a little more heft would be perfect . the scowling visage of hercule poirot the belgian detective created by agatha christie peers back at me from the label of hercule stout as if daring me to like the beer named in his honor . i do hercule i do . this is a corker of a ris that in some ways defines the style like no other .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a snifter at durty nellies . a dark black brown nice brown head on pour which sticks around no light passes through this one s rich malts sweet molasses chocolate reminds of the aroma of a nice big malty imperial stout . t tastes follows the nose closely but is a little more complex . the richness is instantly noticeable with a intense malty sweetness . hints of chocolate vanilla dark cherries all come through with a bit of heat on the tail end . mf creamy thick syrupy chewy d this beer is big and bold which take away from its drinkability . it tastes great but the flavor get a tad overwhelming at the end of this beer .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a large bottle might have been ml or a little more . this is a great ipa . it pours a nice orange yellow with a one inch white head . smells of piney hops very delicious . taste is superb . it is a very nice dry ipa . hop presence is very much the main taste element here . nice citrusy grassy taste . not too much malt and with a dry finish . i would say this is probably stronger and hoppier than a regular ipa but not as much as a double ipa . also it does not have the caramel or sweet malt backbone that will be present in some of the dipas . all in all one mighty go to hoppy and dry ipa . excellent .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a lightly hazy copper orange body capped by two fingers of off white head that fade slowly and leave almost no lacing . aroma a mix of spice golden fruit doughy yeast and pale malt accompanied by lots of leafy and tropical fruit like hops . so far this is reminiscent of a hoppy tripel . flavor bananas clove pepper and pale malt mixed with lots of hops . the hops are complex with green resinous tropical fruit and medicinal character . everything is actually balanced quite decently here though the hops do take the lead . yeast and leafy hops in the finish . mouthfeel medium bodied with medium carbonation and a dry finish . some very mild burn and general oiliness from the alcohol . drinkability quite drinkable for the abv you ll have to keep an eye out . verdict le freak could break either way bitter and pithy tripel or belgian infused san diego ipa . it s pleasant enough and certainly lives up to the promised mix of san diego and belgium though it does n t quite strike the note i was hoping for . i like the concept and most of the flavors but the hops are just a little too medicinal for me .,taste,0.6,1
yellow with golden hues . awsome head that last a long time . nose is ok. can smell the alcohol some spice and tartness . complex taste . first i taste the alcohol . after getting that out of the way i taste some spice . parsley . taste a little like a good rum . nicely bitter at the end . feels good in the mouth . has a bite . not very drinkable as it could hide the alcohol better .,taste,0.7,1
a a finger of white head . light golden in color . s fresh and pretty subtle . nothing too strong . t sweet taste and bready . i picked up some fruit flavors but ca n t pin point what it was . m very crisp clean feel and rather full with good carbonation . o i really enjoyed this ale . it s especially good in summer . i ll definitely come back to this one .,taste,1.0,1
dense white head with a very clean straw body is what arose from this green bottled import . overall its a pretty standard looking lager with perhaps an extra serving of head . a floral pronounced hoppy scent rises from the top of the beer . the taste was composed of a very faint malty note and oddly enough a flavor reminiscent of eggs . the almost absent bitterness rises last leaving the drinker a fair aftertaste . the beer is a little heavy on the palate for the lager although overall it s very smooth and drinkable for such a flavorless beverage .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the brewpub . pale straw color with exceptional clarity and nice lacing . smells spicy and caramely . not too complex . pilsner malt minerals spicy noble hop flavors apparent . well balanced not a lot of bitterness nor sweetness . very drinkable . this would be very good if it was n t on the same menu as pliny the elder blind pig damnation salvation perdition and compunction .,taste,0.6,1
ounce can . at hop city in atlanta georgia . appearance pours a clear medium gold body with a short lived inch of white suds . smell on the whole it s quite grainy in the aroma . beyond that there s a teeny tiny hint of vague sweetness a bit of uncooked corn and zestful continental hops . ho hum . taste grainy faintly bready pils malts . lightly sweet . a bit husky in the fore . spicy european hops reasonably bitter . hint of dried corn kernels . and quite a bit husky on the back half too . finishes dry and still husky . has a scuzzy aftertaste . mouthfeel light bodied . medium carbonation . overall a lackluster lager . the huskiness here is unpleasant so keep it cold and throw it back fast if you must .,taste,0.4,0
this was an interesting treat to say the least . poured into a simple wine glass it looked like cloudy grapefruit juice . no head . no lacing . just juice . smelled like balsamic vinegar and lemon zest with a hint of tart apple . still not too scary though . the taste was something else . brandy esque sweet . strong . calvados . this was n t horrible did n t taste bad but boy is this sucker a sipper . i shared and we had to eventually take turns taking gulps to finish it and by gulps i mean barely large sips . it just would n t end . it felt like it kept re filling itself . mouthfeel was kind of blah watery thin . i could n t have too many of these i could n t finish one i d rather have a smaller portion as a long long nightcap .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to a split case with mughugger bitterbeerface and woodychandler i was fortunate enough to end up with a pack of osa and wow . it is not enough . i am going back to westy s for my own case . appearance pours dark almost black looking but party translucent with ruby hues showing through when backlit . creamy tan head fades . the lacing is not very sticky but a swirl or two can generate some for an instant . smell oh the beautiful smell of black licorice molasses and a hint of mint and cinnamon . pine sap . . sure but it takes a back seat to the black licorice and birch . taste santa came early this year . i love this beer . wow . now this is what a winter warmer should be . like the nose i get a big black licorice and earthy birch bark flavor with ginger and plum and spruce . it is also spiced with a bit of vanilla cinnamon and nutmeg and again that hint of mint in the finish . terrific . mouthfeel medium body . exceptionally smooth despite the fact that it may run a tad thin across the tongue but seriously there is so much flavor and spicy hop prickles that i hardly noticed . drinkability this has officially become my go to winter warmer . mmm . i am hurrying out to buy another case . if i had a kegorator i d put this on it . maybe i ll buy a keg just so i have it wow . knock my freaking socks off i m going to go crack the third . hope this is helpful . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
ml can poured into a pilsner glass . very good looking beer . fingers of frothy white head on top of cola brown liquid . when held to light beautiful red orange colouring with active carbonation can be seen . good lacing . sweet smelling with hints of caramel chocolate and maybe even raisin . taste is certainly lacking from what you would expect from the smell . same characteristics but much more bland . good mouthfeel . silky on the palate with a good level of carbonation . finishes dry . overall a good brew but would be better if the flavours were heightened . would n t go out of my way for one but would n t turn one down either .,taste,0.4,0
a deep gold copper color inviting brew . s aroma is not forefront to this brew but it smells like good fermented barley should . t bold clean one dimensional hoppiness . i can get the pine flavor in the aftertaste after a minute or two has elapsed since the last sip s hop afterthought fades . i believe this brewer avoided to present any exotic fruit flavors from the hops which deserves attention since so many brewers righteously accentuate the fruit flavors . but it is commendable to try something different too . with time the pineyness i swear has a minty aftertaste . very good . m i prefer a crisper and cleaner finish with more carbonation evident but it is a decent feel and light for an ipa . oily perhaps from the sproose . o i will buy this again . it s a different dipa than i am used to but will cure the thirst for one and then some . thank you black husky,taste,1.0,1
let me start by saying this is one of the best beers i ve ever tasted . it reminded me of black eye ale from mendicino brewing but better . it is very complex with a ton of subtle flavors from roasty nutty to chocolate . it even has a little hops which you can definitely pick out in the aroma . this beer is alcohol but it s almost impossible to tell until your half way through and the room starts to spin a little . it s a big beer with a great balance and an exceptional taste and a pleasant aroma . if only there was more to go around .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle with enjoy by date of july this beer must age well with a date like that . a pours a pitch black with a frothy light tan head . s sweet fruity smell with strong hop scent unusual for the ris that i have had . t definite american hop flavor in the forefront with sweet fruity undertones . the malt flavor in the background much more subtle then i m used to . this brew definitely leans more toward the hop than malt . m more carbonated than usual lighter than most ris i have tasted . d more drinkable than usual for an ris could definitly throw back a few of these but got ta be careful with that abv . overall not the best ris i have ever had different but not terrible highly drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
poured a deep amber with excellent clarity and thin tan head which dissapated after a few sips . the aroma is of malt and honey with a slight floral character . taste is at once maly and even salty like a doughy pretzel . hops lends balance with a dry finish after a sweet middle . after taste is slightly astringent but not unpleasant . interetsing . medium full and sticky body with good carbonation . a strong beer but the alcohol is not prominent and this would pair well with german food .,taste,0.9,1
a cloudy golden light brown topped with a thick off white head . lots of sediment floating all through the glass . not the most appealing beer ive ever looked at . head fades to a ring and leaves a little spotty lace on the glass . s light bright wheat and orange citrus hop notes . nice background notes of banana clove and spice . definitely doing more to make me want to drink this than what the appearance did . t citrus hop notes right away mostly orange with a hint of lemon . notes of banana and clove make and appearance in the middle . finish is dry and bready with a hint of ginger and a lingering note of hop bitterness to close things out . very complex and it continues to change as it warms . a little heat of alcohol shows up as it warms not unpleasant but it does add a bit of heat . m medium in body and carbonation . for all of the hop notes going on in it the finish is clean and crisp . o great beer very complex and enjoyable on a lot of different levels . the . abv is well hidden if only the appearance wasnt so scary .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed from a oz bomber . pours very dark almost black but thin . there s a tiny bit of deep caramel mocha head but it s gone almost before you see it . no appreciable lacing . no nose to speak of . others have said coffee malt toffee but i m sticking my nose deep into the glass and just not getting a whiff of anything . edit as the beer warms up towards room temperature i do pick up a slight chocolate coffee aroma but still very faint . mouthfeel is thin as expected lots of roasted coffee notes but that s about it . nice for what it is but not a complex flavor at all . inexpensive compared to many craft brews but although i could see picking a few of these up for a party i probably would n t buy again for personal enjoyment . there are good porters e.g . rogue that have more heft flavor .,taste,0.8,1
received in trade from stormking thanks josh . oz into weissbier vase . a pours a pale opaque creamy straw color with a nice big bubbly thick white head . s wheat cloves must dates orange peel . t light creamy some wheat . yeasty bready slight sweetness . m very light and creamy . dries in the finish . d quiet drinkable . ok for a hefeweizen . not bad but dry and subdued all around .,taste,0.6,1
my initial reaction towards this beer that i ve always heard great things about is that i ve never encountered a more authentic richly flavored chocolate stout . in terms of quality flavor and true essence this one is where it s at . the rich thick creamy chocolate flavor absolutely dominates this beer to the greatest extent possible . front of the bottle states a stout brewed with chocolate . that seems like somewhat of an understatement because this beer is completely loaded with chocolate . nice dark jet black ebony appearance with minimal reddish tan head . smell is likewise dominated by a strong dark burnt chocolate essence along with cocoa and espresso nuances . the flavor is dominated by rich roasted malts dark latte and sugared flavors . southern tier did exceptionally well with this one . mouthfeel was creamy thick and rich and drinkability only took a hit due to the hefty abv . good stuff . definitely recommended .,taste,1.0,1
well hopped as one would expect but the hops seemed flat and monotone in character . not a bad ipa but there are much better examples of the style out there .,taste,0.4,0
pours a copper color into a pint glass . small head but good lacing . the first thing i notice about the smell is that it s a bit boozy but it s not that strong . there is also some caramel and pear . as well . the candy sugar is strong in the taste but there is an alcohol taste that begins to dominate as the beer warms . initially i thought i could get used to it but about halfway through i still was n t enjoying this beer . the mouthfeel is good but the taste just make this not that drinkable of a beer . it s not worth the price in my book .,taste,0.4,0
the half pipe porter pours a very dark choclolate mocha brown with a foamy tan head that is massive then resides to a fizzle and leaves incredible frothy lacing as you drink . the smell was pretty dull for a porter hint of roasted malts but not much hops bring up the rear . the taste you could really feel the malts little mocha aftertaste carbonation a little to agressive . feels very light and crisp in the mouth but not a bad thing . i could drink alot of these very quenching for a porter more a summer porter than the duldrums of winter porter . very good .,taste,0.7,1
a brown black and opaque . has a thick frothy tan head that smears down the glass like a guinness . s t m smells like citrus y hops . taste is ipa ish grapefruit pine bitter combined with flavors of molasses and smoke . there is a pleasant sweetness from the malt . finishes w a lingering bitterness . feels relatively thick in the mouth frothy very nice . flavor is immensely satisfying . d nice . take it easy though . this is an exceptional beer . a black ipa ish mutant. do n t know how to categorize it but it is big bold and wonderful . update on subsequent tastings i have been blown away every time . the head has had less of the creaminess than what i noted the first time but it s still thick and ever present. this beer is a powerhouse of flavor . top .,taste,1.0,1
ounce bottle poured into my squatty li l delirium tremens tulip yields a hazy dark chestnut tinged amber body with a thin beige cap that retains at a creamy ring . a few flecks of lacing stick on the glass . the smell of the drink is liquory and sweet with a touch a warm brown sugar fruit and cocoa . the drink is marvelously smooth with a dry malty woodiness and a sweet mouthful of chocolate covered fresh ranier cherries . not those syrup filled jobs from the sampler mind you i m talking actual fresh cherries drizzled with actual baker s semi sweet chocolate . in an english barleywine . . . super good and very surprising . soft and silky . sticky a bit but not obnoxiously so . great linger upon the palate . superb sipper as per style .,taste,0.9,1
great divide is right this is not your average unfiltered beer . its worse . pours piss yellow with head that instantly dissipates but leaves nice lace . unfiltered yet completely transparent . the nose is of cheese funk and light hops but more malts . the first taste is of light funky lager . the hops dont taste like hops and the malts are kind of funky . this has an earthy grassy funk to it that is unique but not necessarily desirable . crisp and smooth finish but the taste is really lacking . musty i think would be the best word to describe it . it is drinkable but there are much better options at . im not sure what great divide was going for here i guess it is a blonde doesnt taste like a golden or a lager . but as far as blondes go this is a bit too funky and lacks greatly in hop flavors . unique taste with the rice but i prefer my glacier brewhouse blonde .,taste,0.7,1
aroma here is n t too powerful . there are some pine hops and a bit of caramel malt . but honestly it s somewhat faint compared to expectations . pours a clear brown in the pint glass . .head of about inch or so . pretty good retention . taste is a pretty good marriage of sweet caramel and toffee malts plus a pretty good degree of pine bitterness much like that found in a standard ipa . the sweetness hits first and is quickly joined by the hoppiness . the bitterness lasts well into the aftertaste with a citrus peel kind of character . .a little smacking sweetness also hangs around . alcohol is completely masked . mouthfeel is fairly thick . i m impressed with the balance here . it s really a struggle between the sweet malts and the hops and while the hops really do win by being a bit more aggressive than the malts it s still pretty well balanced . i like how the label says that this is an aggressive beer . to those who like craft beer it is n t anywhere close . however to a macro drinker i suppose it would be .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass a golden orange color with a fluffy off white head settles quickly to nothing just some kind chunky film s nice sweet caramelized malt hint of crispness t caramel malt very sweet but not in a sugary way kind of unpleasant though distinctly different malt sweetness than others m dryness but not huge light and carbonated on tongue d decent flavors are n t great notes something about that sweetness just does n t work for me . it hurts the taste score and well as the drinkability score . i m not even sure what the flavor is . i just do n t really care for it .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the brewpub . hay colored cloudy with a creamy white head . really nice spicy aroma with plenty of clove and an ample backing of banana . a touch of lemony tartness in there too . starts off all well and good on the palate . spicy with some malt and grain upfront . but this finish is where things seem to go wrong . just a hair beyond tart in the finish and bordering on the realm of unpleasant sourness . this was a really fine beer up until that point and i will have to try it again to see if this was just an abberation .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a nonic glass . amber golden frothy white head . little bit of lacing . smells citrusy some pear grapefruit apple . hops have a pine smell to them balanced by some maltiness . tastes malty upfront with some christmas spices . citrus backbone nice bitterness . can taste a bit of the alcohol . mouthfeel is crisp and bitter . medium body dry . feels much more carbonated than it looks . decent brew . for a winter warmer a style i find myself generally unimpressed by this is a drinkable beer .,taste,0.6,1
from reviewed at wrong restaurant copper colored ale with a pronounced hop aroma due to the time honored tradition of dry hopping . single hop varietal beer that gets its flavor and aroma from domestic fuggle hops . for a pale ale not bad in appearance mouthfeel and drinkability . never a true fan of an american ipa but better than most i ve tried .,taste,0.6,1
had this on tap at u benediktu off dlouha street and at the stupid pub crawl bar thing . a lighter yellow in color and a rather large head . s grassy just like other czech pilsners and maybe some sweetness in this one . t m smooth at first then gets the expected kick at the end . a little flat . d light lower than . eh .,taste,0.6,1
poured into snifter . a almost no head falls to a thin ring around the glass . pitch black with ruby brown tint around the edges . s lots of dark fruit raisins prunes molasses slight smoke lots of booze almost barleywine like brown sugar . t follows nose but with added depth massive sweetness mixed with the fruitiness . bittersweet chocolate coffee molasses burnt caramel lots of dark fruit . m heavy slight carbonation slightly creamy a little boozy bite on the throat at the end . . d hard to call this drinkable at with the sweetness and booze . but that said it is still fairly drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
ml draught flow can . abv . this beer pours a clear medium copper hue with a top heavy rising bubble menagerie and two fingers of creamy milky eggshell white head which leaves a swiss cheese sheen of painted lace around the glass as it very slowly sinks away . it smells of sweet mildly toasted cereal grain with a tinge of earthy honey . the taste is soft bready malt a bit of caramel and a light late rising earthy leafy hoppiness . the carbonation as expected is quite quite low the body medium weight smooth and oh so creamy . it finishes still fairly sweet the cereal malt not getting any guff from any latent bitterness . a lovely beer in the tactile sense this goes down so smoothly the nitro puck really doing its thing . however for a bitter there just is n t enough well bitterness and that s not doing its thing . as enjoyable as this seems to be and even with the senses preserving abv this fundamental lack would prove tiring and somewhat cloying whilst considering a night s iterative rounds .,taste,0.6,1
reminds me of the boat bass cabin and the summer months . my choice in the summer everytime . i drank it out of the bottle and the smell was fine bit of fruitiness smell and tiny bit of grain . taste is good and the mouthfeel fantastic during the summer months . drinkability is fair would n t be my choice to pound these one night would rather go for some rolling rock .,taste,0.8,1
this is a hard beer to review pours a very nice amber orange with a light head and not much lacing . the smell is strong of jalapeno pepper so strong in fact had to strain to detect hints of fruity esters . the taste is at first very sweet caramel malts and light orange hit the lips then the aftertaste you get the peppers spicy but not overly bad a weird experience . feels a little dull and flat in the mouth . the drinkability is just horrible however i could n t finish the glass even though the taste was good it was one of those things where you ca n t drink in quanity . i will say this however the cookability on this beer is excellent . i get a growler of this to cook brats in and also use it as spice in soups excellent in that regard . interesting to try .,taste,0.6,1
of all the wonderful oregon breweries hair of the dog is my absolute favorite . this beer poured thick and deep amber red brown birch beer colored . tons of sediment thin cap of cream tan head . serious lacing . aroma was actually the weakest part of the experience not bad just nothing truly wonderful a bit of roast some molasses and a tiny bit of boozy malt caramel . taste is phenomenal full body molasses a touch of heat from the alcohol going down but the rich toffee and toasty malts really balance this out . this is everything that an old ale should be . mouthfeel is medium thick nice and smooth with minimal light carbonation . it s a filling beer but not as dense or stout like . i d imagine the cherry adam from the wood would vastly improve the slightly pedestrian aromatic aspect of this beer . but that s the only negative comment i can muster for this incredible brew .,taste,1.0,1
deep amber hue with rich beige head that slowly settles in to even lacing on the glass . smells of caramel and citrus brulee . wow just a ton of flavor and it s all aimed at just the right places . rich as hell with tons of vanilla and an assertive hop bite . certainly plenty of alcohol but nothing is blown out . really very harmonious and frankly uncommonly so for the genre . supple texture and easy to drink again despite the booze . i mean it s no session beer .,taste,1.0,1
tasted from a oz bottle . appearance pours a super light and clear amber color with a thin but long lasting off white head . aroma the primary aromas are of malts . brown sugar and cereal also come through . as the beer warms a slight peach smell starts to come through . taste the taste is a little fruitier with the peach coming through . it is a little malty but overall underwhelming . not much complexity but a nice bitter finish . palate very clean and bright . the carbonation average just as i would expect . overall this is a solid session beer but not much beyond that . it does not have any of the complexity that i look for in a truly special beer .,taste,0.4,0
as far as beer goes this one is quite different . as i poured it out it came with a nice head which lasted for a bit . it was a light amber color . the smell of the beer had a hint of cherry but not excessive . upon tasting i was greeted with a strong taste of cherry . obviously this gave it a real sweet taste . it had a decent after taste not overwhelmingly tasting of hops . as a unconventional beer goes this one is quite good by my standards .,taste,1.0,1
poured bottle into pint glass . appearance pours a pale amber color that is semi transparent . had a very nice head that lingered for a bit and gave some nice lacing effect . smell had a surprisingly light hop aroma for an ipa . it s there but frankly i expected a bit more . taste excellent . the hops are definitely there . it starts out mildly sweet with a slight grapefruit flavor and then the hops take over to make a delicious finish . mouthfeel has a fair body . certainly not watery or anything . drinkability very good . it s not my favorite ipa but it s close and it s something that i might be looking for from now on .,taste,0.9,1
while its not exactly a premium stout this beer is easy to find in bodegas all over new york and is less filling than your average stout allowing you to drink it without your stomach exploding . pours very dark with a little red tint pretty much opaque . very small amount of caramel colored head on top . advertises as . abv and you can tell when you take a whiff of it . very smooth taste but i would rather have a thick stout taste over something that goes down smooth . overall a very acceptable alternative to the more expensive stouts,taste,0.7,1
gumballhead my favorite beer . love that its brewed here in indiana as well which makes it readily available . pours a light bronze color with a light head . leaves a lacy trail . the taste is wonderful . the wheat is prevalent and delicious . a great beer overall enjoyed year round . really though with fff you ca n t go wrong .,taste,1.0,1
so strange to drink a euro pale lager from ireland . pours somewhere between gold and honey with a big frothy white head that sticks around . looks good anyway . crisp clean lagery aroma . almost nothing going on here . tastes a little hoppier than most euro pale lagers . bitterness malt then bitterness again on the pallet . finishes with a sharper bitter hops aftertaste than most . mouthfeel is dominated by carbonation a good thing because with less carbonation it d be watery . overall better than average in an unremarkable style . go down good as a st. paddy s day leftover but certainly not to be sought out .,taste,0.7,1
pours hazy pale straw with a rocky off white head . aroma of wheat malt and soft hops . slight fruity pineapple aroma . flavor is pretty bland . mouthfeel of a wheat but the flavor is slightly bitter and crisp leading into a dry finish . the drinkability is high .,taste,0.6,1
clear bronze hued with a tall stack of sandy white froth that sticks around and shows nice lacing . bready malt base with a trickle of caramelly sweetness . it provides a solid canvas to bounce the hop variations off of if little else noteworthy . the ekgs are herbal tea like with squeals of patina ed copper and peach marmalade . they are n t necessarily my favorite hop but the aroma showcases what they bring to the table . the mouth gets the same template of lightly sweet bready malts . solid but unremarkable and it does n t exactly jive with the english lean of the hopping . a dab of peach fruitiness midway then the hops bring a bundle of bitter herbs then fade fairly quickly . it rides outs with lingering caramel maltiness heather and black tea . moderately low carbonation generally quaffable though there s a bit of awkwardness in the mouth and it comes off a bit like a karaoke version of an english ipa,taste,0.6,1
this beer is one from a line of gluen free beers and i was eager to try something different when i saw it at the local store . the beer pours a pale and relatively mostly clear gold color . the head is slight but leaves a small and delicate lace . the aroma is better than anticipated with a considerable pale malt qualities and a fresh clean lager character . the taste though falls completely flat . it s unnecessarily sour astringent and one dimensional . the malt of the aroma is completely gone in the taste . there is no sweetness at all . very dry quite tart and notably grainy . it s not sour in the same way a good complex sour ale is but rather from an excess of acid . the mouthfeel is slight and straightforward . a bit lower carbonation than usual . i do n t think it s a beer gone bad but instead it s flawed from the onset . this one is a serious letdown from the first impressions .,taste,0.3,0
it looks typical for a pilsner beer with a straw golden color and a white head . smell is kind of bland . it does n t have that normal flavor i associate with pilsner . it is okay to drink but not impressive at all . the only thing that is nice about the beer really is that it tastes clean and has a refreshing mouthfeel .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is good for one thing and one thing only . a college party or tailgating when you are under the age of . it really has no redeeming qualities appearance clear yellow color like urine smell corn and alcohol . smells kinda sour taste tastes exactly like it smells watery acidic corn flavor mouthfeel it really is overly carbonated drinkability really not that drinkable of a beer . it tastes so awful that i can be hard to drink sometimes . avoid if possible,taste,0.2,0
fluffy white head stays around for a awhile and sits atop a slightly hazy amber golden liquid . sheets of lace coat the sides of the glass . ok this is one hoppy smelling beer . loads of citrus ruby red grapefruit pine herbs and wild flowers . a vague fruitiness abd mild malt sweetness aroma peak out for a moment . other than that it s all mouth watering hops . with the first sip you know this is a beer for the masochist in you . big and bold bitterness with a juicy middle . hops kick it off and stay throughout . there is grapefruit flavor in a beer and there is this beer thats starts is grapefruit juice . floral piney herbal and faint tobacco flavors come next . pure mouth puckering hoppiness in every sip . there is a nice maltiness just like a fresh baked french baguette that steps in and attempts to balance the hops . the most it can do is slow the pain . finishes with lingering spice . alcohol is well hidden at first then kicks in half way through the bottle adding warmth and fruit . this beer is an assault on the taste buds . medium in body and smooth but very tingly on the tongue . thinner than expected . i ve heard of beers decimating the palate and now i ve had the pleasure . i really like this beer and it drinks too easy between all the hops and alcohol but i do n t think i d ever pop open another bottle . hail the biggest and baddest pure hop bomb i ve had to date . no disrespect to stone but i m not sure if i m worthy .,taste,1.0,1
the strength and appearance were enough to swing it for me to buy it from the cask at a lees pub in manchester city centre . sadly it went downhill from there . unlike its belgian cousins who can sit at . plus and be drunk like a beer half that strength moonraker sat like treacle and proved very difficult indeed to actually drink . not to say it was n t pleasant just very hard going . i suspect i shall give this one a miss in future .,taste,0.6,1
a oz bomber poured into a standard shaker pint . pours a bright golden red color with a big three finger head . smell is very floral with some citrus from the hops . taste is oddly milky and floral . not a good combination at all . good carbonation and nice full mouthfell . not impressed with this one at all .,taste,0.4,0
consumed oz bottle into pint glass . appearance poured a very light golden color with a little head that quickly dissipated . this was probably the lightest beer i ve seen in a while . smell there was very little aroma . i managed to get a bit of a grain smell with just a quick hint that it was a beer . taste a bit grainy with a slight metallic taste . mouthfull very carbonated that left a dry finish . in my opinion this ultra light has very characteristics . drinkability the beers best quality if you can drink water you can drink this beer .,taste,0.2,0
this beer kind of reminds me of lord chesterfield . while it is a solid brew it is basic and somewhat unremarkable but rather drinkable and a good beer to use to introduce people to micros . perfect lawnmower beer pours a light golden color with very light and subtle floral odors . little head less lacing . solid malt taste with enough of a hop aftertaste to be noticeable . very clean smooth finish . light mouthfeel and like i said before very drinkable . not the best beer in the world but you could do a lot worse,taste,0.6,1
oz . with no freshness date . pours a deep black with a inch brown head that reduces to inch and leaves little lacing . smells awesome rich sweet with coffee almonds chocolate ice cream and a hint of amaretto . the flavor disappoints after such a wonderful aroma . there is chocolate coffee and a hint of hops on the palate but there is n t enough flavor and the mouthfeel seems a bit thin . decent but nothing i d go out of my way to find .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter consumed on from notes pours a dirty engine oil with very few brown bubbles that i ca n t even call a head . scotch heavy nose with oak raisins dark cherries and a pleasant dose of vanilla . a rich dark malt bill with a touch of smokiness wood and vanilla from the barrel . cocoa powder raisins and dark cherries round out the flavor profile with a sturdy dose of blackstrap molasses . to say this is undercarbonated is a gross understatement . this guy is flat . so with the best buy date of early feb i wo n t judge too hard . otherwise oily slick and medium bodied . this is a big bold beer with a ton of flavor . a sipper to be enjoyed over time . for me carbonation issues aside i found this to be enjoyable in doses . i needed to take my time to digest all that was going on .,taste,0.9,1
th review . i was excited to get this and be able to try it at home . beer is amber color and hazy . ca n t see through the beer . smell is hops almost piny and grass . very interesting smell i love it . taste is a little bit disappointing since i had hope for more hops . a more intense ipa . nevertheless the taste is good . i expected to be extraordinary . the mouthfeel is thin and not much carbonation and or bubbles . head is also quite thin . next time i will pour more aggressively . a more than decent beer . a beer to buy again .,taste,0.7,1
appearance i must say it has one of the coolest looking labels and when poured it is an almost clear golden color with minimal white head and lacing . smell grassy and herbal with mostly dominant citrus scents . taste sweet malt and spicey hops complimented by a subtle orange and lemony flavor . mouthfeel thin bodied with crisp carbonation and clean aftertaste drinkability i thought this was a decent buy and will try again .,taste,0.7,1
appearance is light copper with two healthy fingers of head . there is some retention of the head throughout and it leaves a nice lacing on the glass . the aroma is quite pleasant fresh citrus and hops are very noticeable . the flavor is lemony with a hop presence but the body is too subtle for an ipa . this beer is enjoyable because it is complex but it lacks the body i like in an ipa . it is certainly worth a try but its reputation is quite inflated if you ask me .,taste,0.6,1
a finger white head that dissipated quickly . orangey golden yellow and unfiltered cloudy . s orange lemon sweetness . t caramel malty biscuit bready marzany sweet sugary . m nicely bodied . heavily alcoholic at the end . o its ok. not my favorite victory beer at all .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at ccb s fruit in the room event this is basically a variant of guava grove featuring lemon wood aging and perhaps some other monkey business . it looks like guava grove but with big soapy bubbles instead of white micro froth.the lemon essence is apparent in the aroma but rather than smelling like an actual lemon it seems to be closer to lemon verbena or lemongrass . the flavor is again much akin to guava grove tart fruity with hints of apple guava and peppery spice . the treatment seems to have additionally imparted a lemon tea impression that is quite refreshing . unfortunately the mouthfeel is too big oily and sticky to capitalize on the refreshing aspects of the flavor .,taste,0.9,1
bottle inspection best by date beat it by just a couple days and serving temp suggested degrees and a note about the purity law . aroma cold coffee toffee and a hint of cream in the nose . inviting . appearance clear deep brown edges on a black body . it showed a collar of leathery tan small bubbles that laced lightly . flavor a nice coffee porter . has a lot of bitterness going on bittersweet chocolate and a coffee bitter that lasted long into the aftertaste . some minor floral hops noted on a deep roasted rich malt base . mouthfeel medium body with some fuzzy carbonation . a touch over carbonated for my tastes . overall impression a very high quality beer . im a new fan of great lakes brewing . this is a rich tasting beer so rich i dont think i could make a session out of these but i could see revisiting the old girl now and again . recommended for foggy winter days . another big o thanks to mattcrill for the bottle .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours a golden color with a large head that lasted through out the beer . the beer stinks smells kinda like yellow snow . a very nice flavor very hoppy smacks you in the face but also has a nice lemon citrus flavor mixed in as well . the untrained palletee would find it hard to drink but easy for the ipa drinker . overall a very good beer i enjoyed this one very much .,taste,0.9,1
a very dark brown with a solid tan head . head sticks around nicely all the way to the bottom of the glass . s good aroma of roasted coffee and i pick up a metallic smell . some caramel as well as an alcohol smell . t nice caramel malts up front . pick up a leather or tobacco like flavor as well . moves to a heavy roasted malts taste next . i thought the roastiness goes more over the top to a astringent bitterness that was more then expected for the style . earthy hops finish the beer . m this had a nice chewy mouthfeel plenty slick very nice . d pretty good for a big porter just a little over the top on the roas bitterness . alcohol provides nice warmth .,taste,0.6,1
a good american stout . dark black with thin and lumpy off white head . settles into a ring with clumps . the nose is weak but has minor traces of smokiness or maybe espresso . thick full bodied taste chewy with a creaminess that would rank high among american stouts . at first there are smoky malty flavors but what impresses me is the lingering smooth aftertaste which is hoppy and coffee with almost some dark fruit flavor . strange but good . smooth creamy mouthfeel and decent drinkability . all in all a standard american micro stout with a great lingering aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very nice looking beer . orange amber golden body topped by a nice slightly off colored white head . if it would have chunked up i d give it a . strong hops aroma citrus and pine . some resin and alcohol . it smells like this will bite pretty hard . it s not exactly balanced as just a slight whiff of malt is detected . alcohol is dominant in the taste and feel . perhaps this adds to the bite but not the flavor . hops are fighting each other in this one and none come out nicely . it s harsh taste not terrible but seems as though no thought went into it . no offense but it just seems jumbled . some may like this i do n t and do n t think it fits the style . bomber was too big . too boozy . drain pour . hard to drink .,taste,0.4,0
had this on tap at a german restaurant in clayton . dark brown reddish tint . serving i had did not have much head or lacing . bready aroma with a definite hint of nut and honey . very smooth taste a carmel quality was very pronounced . exceptionally balanced . medium bodied mouth feel . the two servings i had went down exceptionally well and i could have easily had a few more . a very nice beer .,taste,0.9,1
a good stand by if you find yourself at the beer works . appearance is dark red with a nice thick white head . smell is sweet not much hops in the nose . taste is good mouthfeel is better . this is a slick and smooth brew . the carbonation is spot on to match the hefty amount of sweet malt . if you get a pitcher you can be sure that it will be a crowd pleaser gc,taste,0.6,1
six pack of ml cans . none exploded on me so there . the smell and sight of this very light ale is nothing to write home about and in fact i can think of nothing generous to say about either other than they are not repulsive in any way . the taste is okay with a sharp lemony hop bite that is gone almost as quickly as it arrives . unfortunately this spicy hop taste is replaced with an over carbonated prickle that leaves the mouth feeling greasy . for being the only canned micro available in montreal i ll give it a passing grade .,taste,0.7,1
had on tap at the brick store pub in decatur ga . this beer is actually ten fidy ris aged over sweet and sour cherries and is just as is ten fidy . this beer is an entirely different animal from ten fidy however . the cherries must have been whole and they were n t filtered out . what you get is an extremely unusual thick brew filled with cherry particulate in the head stuck to the glass and in the beer.its gor the consistency of a very light smoothie without the ice . the beer pours an inky black with a very odd dark brown head laced with cherry sediment . the head is down right chunky . the smell is pretty light but has cherries and some dark malt . the taste is more complex with rich dark malt chocolate coffee and cherries as a subtle backdrop . a slight winey flavor from the cherries is there as well . the mouthfeel was just too thick.its an interesting brew but as the glass go toward the bottom the thickness got even more intense . i m hoping that i got one of the early glasses from the keg or that the keg was unsettled and hopefully others will have a more polished experience . glad i tried it but not an improvement on the ten fidy . the cherry flavor is not noticeable enough and it mutes the power of the ten fidy slightly .,taste,0.9,1
served in a glass without the traditional lime and salt . have this reviewed with lime and salt on notes which will be reflected in the comments but not the scores . yellow and crystal clear . fairly good head but dissipates quickly and leaves some halfway decent lacing but that does n t last either . i expected more rising bubbles but there were n t many . smells slightly of skunked wheat . ca n t say it s very appealing to the nose . tastes pretty good for the style . slightly lemony with grainy malts and not much hops . really for the style it should have more carbonation . other than that it s watery dry and slightly bitter in the aftertaste . drinks so so to partly cloudy . surely better than a typical bmc adjunct but does n t stand out other than it s better than most mexican style beers . served with lime and salt it s fine for mexican food but mostly the additions make it taste like salty limes .,taste,0.7,1
had this on draft and on bottle . this review will reflect the bottle but i should note that the draft version was a bit hoppier . appearance more brown than red but sticky . the glass is coated in lacy goodness . aroma very malty smelling . caramel is biggest smell but there is also an underlying piney hop pressence too . it is not very balanced and i d like more hops to be here . taste an almost turtle candy like combo of milk chocolate nutty roastiness and caramel mixes well oddly enough with the hops . the hops are very piney and slightly grassy . the smell lacks hops but the taste does n t . mouthfeel drinkability this is a thick beer but it is medium bodied . i think the with a little more carbonation this one would be much easier to drink . overall this one is very close to being an amazing unique beer but its body is a little too heavy and nose throws the balance out of whack .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle a pours a very light yellow with a small white head that dissipates quickly . s smells a little like orange blosoms with a sugary or malty background . t i m not a huge fan of wits but is a god beer for this style . very creamy and smooth with no bitterness . you can get more of the orange blossom taste if you leave it in or swish around in your mouth . m a little too carbonated for my liking . although it is very light it does have a creamy texture . d very refreshing . this could easily be a summer session beer .,taste,0.7,1
appearance dark brown not ebony slight retention no lacing smell some roasted and coffee aroma taste flat low on taste just not much there . mouthfeel medium bodied to heavy . awkward. drinkability was not impressed and seemed to be a weak beer for it s style .,taste,0.4,0
had this at the wharf rat in fells point . the beer pours a reddish brown color with adequate head retention and lacing . on the nose there is some sweet malt with a hint of malt vinegar in the background no one was eating fish and chips when i was there so i ll assume the smell was from the beer . the flavor profile of this beer was really quite nice . one gets a very rich malty flavor consisting of cherry vanilla and baked apple . the beer has a nice mouthfeel although there is a touch of heat from the alcohol in the finish . this detracts a bit from the drinkability and is just a bit disconcerting . nevertheless this is a very nice beer from oliver brewing .,taste,0.9,1
my bottle looks a touch different but i m pretty sure i m reviewing the german one as it comes in a ml bottle . served in a weizen glass . a tons of reverse waterfall foam that eventually settles to four fingers of a slow dissolving pillow like light blonde head with spotty lacing . hazed dark straw white peach color with the obvious hefe sediment . pretty typical hefe would have liked more lace and a little darker color . s you can tell the hops have aged a little in this one but they are still very present with rich zesty orange and tropical fruits coming through . this is in addition to some spice pepper and banana coming from the base beer and some sharp wheat and yeast smells . it s very nice and i suspect it was even better when fresh . t the taste is much more simplistic very sweet with some banana orange floral notes and spicy yeast . it s fine but a bit of a disappointment compared to the intricate smell . i m not getting a ton of hop bitterness the aftertaste is pretty clean with just a touch of yeast to it . m nice medium thick body low moderate carbonation with only the slightest tingle nice sticky residual feel . kind of unusual i guess that s the bock side coming out . d the ml are fine but with the . abv that s plenty for me . the great mouthfeel keeps me sipping even with the somewhat so so taste .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a snifter . appearance . reddish amber in color . pours with about a finger of off white head which quickly reduces to a layer on top of the beer . smell . very musty overall . underneath though there is some raisin and dark fruit . the nicer elements of the smell are unfortunately overwhelmed by a resinous very oaky smell . taste . the mustiness is not as present in the taste as it was in the smell . rather there is a lot of fruitiness and pleasant malt notes complemented well by lighter oak flavors with vanilla and hazelnut . grape flavors are dominant throughout but tending more toward the sweet side . a slight fruity bitterness comes after these sweet flavors . the finish is dry and full of white grape flavors . mouthfeel . nice full body that is slightly creamy . carbonation is low but not missed very much . reminds me a lot of southern tier cuvee . starting to see a trend with beer aged in french oak .,taste,0.9,1
i am not a huge fan of redhook . even if it is made within walking distance of where i was born and raised my loyalties lie elsewhere . the nitro version will be gone soon so try it by all means and compare it to a brew like guinness . blackhook isnt overpowering in any way for a porter or a dark beer in general for that matter . this attribute is not what i look for in dark beers . i like depth and complexity . however as an alternative at safeco during a mariners game for a buck more than bud id take it any day of the week . this beer goes down like chocolate milk well at least the nitro version. i constantly pass up the bottled product however for deschutes black butte usually the same price and oh so much better . . cheers . . .,taste,0.6,1
had this at the glorious brick store pub in atlanta . pours black with dark brown highlights and a large bubbled tan head the recedes very quickly into a thin ring around the glass leaving no lacing . smells of whiskey with hints of chocolate and roasted malts . the whiskey is n t overpowering though which is impressive . tastes similar to how it smells . whiskey flavors are at the forefront although it still retains a good amount of beer flavors . light chocolate flavors and roasted malts are there along with simple sweet malts . the ending holds a bit of alcohol burn along with whiskey flavors that stick around for a bit . mouthfeel is interesting . it has the tiniest amount of carbonation but it manages to not taste flat . drinkability is good at least for me . i m a fan of whiskey and i could sip on this beer for quite a while . overall this is one of those sam adams calagione extreme beers that pushes the limits of what beer can be . the whiskey flavors are as intense as any beer i ve had but it still manages not to go too far over the threshold . be sure to give this one a shot if you can .,taste,1.0,1
appearance almost pure black . creamy head really a thing to behold . the head stuck around for a while and nice lacing as well . smell woah nelly . some bready malt but smells more of chocolate almost like a chocolate milkshake . really a rich scent . as ron would say it stings the nostrils . taste not just chocolate but milk chocolate . the good kind . a little bitter but again milk chocolate dominates the taste . the roast malt taste comes through in the end but it is really just a complex tasty chocolate flavor . mouthfeel a little thin for the rich taste but silky smooth . pleasant carbonation that is n t over the top . drinkability not a beer i d want to have more than one or two of at once but definately something i can see myself craving again . well worth having and could find its way on to many stout lovers list of favorites .,taste,1.0,1
let me start by saying the label for this beer could have been designed much better . where were the scantily clad beach goers . i m thinking of a coors light commercial and men s underwear commercial combined and distilled into label form . honestly it was a blatantly obvious marketing strategy that somehow the makers of bootie light chose to ignore . on to the beer the appearance was like well water . my grandma used to have sulfury well water and it was about this color . clear with the slightest tinge of yellow . there was a tiny bit of head on top that dissapeared quickly . nose was very faint and what you d expect from a light beer . the taste was like the water left over after you ve washed off raw rice in a metal bowl . you know dusty rice water . mouthfeel was similar . for drinkability i ll give this sucker a . you could drink them until your stomach was too full to drink anymore but why would you want to .,taste,0.2,0
this beer is just exceptional . rogue successfuly created a stout that is so thick and so black and so delicious . my friends and i used to drink oz . bottles of these and then lick paper towels to turn them brown . a definate must try as anything made by rogue is .,taste,1.0,1
received from zimmerbloke in the birthday bif . thanks matt . a big foamy effervescent white head probably about a fingers worth of head the beer is in between a bright yellow and a light tangerine color s the nose is mainly wheat and some floral earthiness some lemon zest t damn surprised the tartness didnt make itself known before this nice light sour twang in the form of granny apple to kick off the sip and then the beer falls back on the wheat backbone m light and airy would be an ideal summer beer good carbonation d very refreshing i was holding onto these to enjoy during the summer but i was concerned how they would age so i popped a bottle it was as tasty as i remember cant wait to crack on opening weekend before a white sox game,taste,1.0,1
woah . . . . maybe noah i mean this is one big f ing beer . very little head very little lacing . nose is of what else but bourbon vanilla caramel mollases a little coffee and american oak . one drink and you can tell this beer is something different something big and something special . enormous amounts of wood but in a very good way adding complexity too the brew . prune dark unsweetened choclate mollases pure vanilla extract and alcohol glide across the palate in a race for the most complex brew award . this is a very big very masculine beer . i m going to have to try the other bourbon brews from the goose because this one has won me over . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
pours an amber copper mix . a little dull colored but the head is nice and fluffy . smells pretty typical . hoppy and intense with a little mix of citrus and pine . ok so i did not get what i expected here . bitter is the correct way to describe this beer . but the bitterness was n t balanced out by anything . sort of piney with a small dose of that damn cat pee taste . the finish was extremely long and i guess that can be a good thing but only if you enjoy it . felt pretty good going down . slick and smooth . i think this was a good tasting beer but only an average ipa .,taste,0.6,1
when rogue first began their xs series in the ceramic ml vessels the imperial stout was made available first to members of the late michael jackson s rare beer club . i believe it was late in when i received four of these when they were just released . i ll serve this in a duvel tulip for maximum enjoyment at cellar temperature with a nice helping of baked candied yams left over from thanksgiving dinner . appearance this beer pours a deep rich mahogany brown almost black . the finger thick head bursts a reddish fiery color that subsides and lines the outside of the glass with huge colorful bubbles . now that it s still it s tar black and quite scary looking . smell the four years in the bottle have created a nose that incorporates dark ripened fruits like figs and plums with a suggestion of licorice that adds a nice dose of spice . alcohol is in there without question but it manifests more in the aroma s weight than hotness . taste even the tiniest tongue teasing sip that barely passes the lips creates a meaningful unforgettable expression . the depth of flavors coming from the ingredients in this beer is unbelievable starting with a firm hop grip and conceding to an enormous chocolaty fruity palate that hints at anise and licorice . the swallow brings forth the still potent cascade and chinooks which not only whip the tongue initially but lasts for minutes afterwards . everything a mature properly stored big ris should aspire to . mouthfeel drinkability prickly on the tongue then thinning out to a mellow relatively thin texture . creamy enough to carry the massive hop attack . the flavors are so robust that they take some attention off the mouthfeel but no worries . it s all good . a sipper and a savory decadent beer that could easily go several more years in the cellar .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass pours a deep amber color with orange highlights . there is about three fingers worth of off white tannish head that recedes rather slowly and leaves behind a nice sticky lace that covers the glass loads of citrusy hops blends well with lots of crystal caramel malts . really the nose is quite balanced . like the nose the flavor is really well balanced between a big citrusy hop bill and an equally big malt bill that is full of sweet and grainy malts . there are bready bicuity notes and some sweet brown sugar caramel notes that give balance and complexity to the brew but the spotlight is on the hops lots of orange peel and grapefruit with hits of lemon and some piney notes as well . it really seems that this beer has everything . for a higher abv beer there is no real burn the alcohol presence is there but well masked . medium bodied and moderately carbonated . this is a big beer in many aspects but the balance makes it very drinkable,taste,0.9,1
pours a very light yellow straw color with a large white head . it is mostly clear except for just a bit of haziness . smells like a muted wheat beer . taste consists of a strong wheaty flavor with a grainy aftertaste . other than that one ingredient i m not even picking up any of the popular orange or lemon sweetness . kind of bland . mouthful is pretty light awesome carbonation and very refreshing . drinkability is great . pils have never been the most exciting beers for me or wheat type beers in general . but this one is refreshing with a strong flavor . just not my kind of flavor . very refreshing and ended up being quite enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle served in oz pint glass . agressive pour yields nothing more than some large soapy looking bubbles that quickly disappear . colour is black red hues can be easily seen when held up to a light . smell is quite faint seems to be a mixture of fruit and or hops . and roasted malt . on first taste i m immediately hit with a sour note . i do get some roasted flavours eventually but a sour fruitiness remains . i like it but it seems somewhat out of place . hops show up in the aftertaste and linger for awhile . mouthfeel is thin and watery with almost no carbonation . seems sorta lifeless . this beer is an accidental ice version of their black cat lager . it s been awhile since i ve had one but i do n t remember it being quite like this . an interesting one off brew but not worth making again .,taste,0.7,1
i went into this with so much excitement . had no idea they would have their dipa on the menu . pours a cloudy orangish amber color with a very small white foam head . the smell is a ton of hops and very sweet . you also get some citrus notes as well . the taste is extremely bitter with hops which i like followed by a lot of candy sugar sweetness . but then trailed by a lot of alcohol . the booziness just gets worse and worse as the beer warms up . i love booziness in certain beers imperial stouts anything barrel aged but not this much in my dipas . the alcohol overpowers all other flavors and thats just not right . the mouthfeel is quite lovely but i m sad to say that i could probably only have one of these in a sitting . this beer is n t necessarily bad . it just does n t stand up to other high abv dipas younger maharja dreadnaught hopslam . good for an attempt from a local brewery from our shitty town though .,taste,0.6,1
i got nothing but respect for this beer . it was n t my favorite and i probably would n t purchase this on a regular basis however this beer was everything it claimed to be . over all i would definitely agree that this was a meat and potatoes type of beer . this could be enjoyed any time . there were n t too many standout flavors . this is not to say it did n t have some good things working for it . there was a toasted malt flavor with some light hops . this was just a good example of less is more . it was n t as flavor full as other irish ales but gl s did state this was a medium bodied beer . i would highly recommend this to anyone who does n t need bells and whistles and simply wants a beer that taste great and will get the job done .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . started off well poured a reddish purple w finger of white foam . the smell was very beer a sweetness tartness comes through that is nicely aromatic . then it all falls apart . the taste is quite honestly just not very good . fruity bordering on a cough syrup overtone . the berry flavor imparts a medicinal taste with honey notes that make it almost sickly sweet and too tart . this one was hard to finish . as for the remaining five beers i m not sure when or if those will get finished .,taste,0.4,0
light straw color small white foamy head . aroma is grainy and sweet . a medium bodied ale. mildly hopped ale that is slightly tart . the malts are subdued but fruity and sweet . hops are slighlty spicy . mouthfeel is full . finish is crisp and a touch dry . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,taste,0.8,1
the ale pours a light reddish color with a small head . the smell is kind of nutty smokey it also smells a bit like orange peels there is also a slight herbal fragrance to the ale . it tastes of rich roasted malts the ones that add a slightly bitter smokey quality to beer . the beer has a noticeable amount of hops the hops mostly add to the bitterness but there is a slight citrus flavor to them as well . the malts and hops blend nicely with no element really overpowering the other the carbonation which was low helped the flavors blend together . it is an excellent wintertime beer .,taste,0.9,1
yellowy red very scant head even on a rough pour . tiny white ring that leaves thin streaky lacing . red scotch . buttery buttered bread or biscuits . a touch of honeyed sweetness . low power nose . i m trying but there just is n t much . bread yeast . butterscotch diacetyl with a twang . very light grassy matte bitterness . when warmer there is a light caramel evident . i think this brewery s yeast has a bring on the diacetyl attitude . very light . barely present carbonation which i like . thin but a little more substantial than the multi grain harvest beer from bateman s . easy to down but not too interesting . as i stated in my other bateman s review these came from a discount grocer and i ca n t postulate as to their age .,taste,0.7,1
yellow color with a small head . nice aroma with an obvious cranberry smell but it did n t stand out too much . the taste was just lacking . fizzy carbonation and watered down . a little disappointing . this beer is decent but if you re going for a good fruit beer try the phmre apple instead . i found this to be lacking in all the categories where the apple excelled .,taste,0.6,1
appearance this is what a pilsner should look like . it is a nice golden orange color with a sticky and frothy head . i love it . smell the smell is super malty . i can smell some molasses almost like in a doppelbock this is strange . hops seem light in the aroma . taste it starts out very malty and then turns to a bitter hop that lingers . it seems very alcoholic but is balanced by the sweet malt and bitter hop . mouthfeel mouthfeel is fairly meaty but not as meaty as you think it would be from the aroma and taste . very good beer .,taste,0.7,1
wow . had this at a bar last night . i kept hearing about the and now i know why . this beer has so much flavor it really takes me back . pours golden with a relatively thin white head . looks very run of the mill . actually identical to the gumballhead right next to it . smell is fruity but not over powering . the taste is very surprising . lots of apricot pear very complex flavorings . the first thought that popped into my head where those frozen yogurt freezy pops you get when you re a kid . except i hated those and i love this . go figure . mouthfeel was average proper carbonation . drinkability is great i could put away quite a few of these especially with the low abv .,taste,1.0,1
pours clear golden with a finger white pillowy head that leaves spotted lacing smells of malt and light grassy hops taste this beer has a much more malty taste then other czech pils i have had the hops try to balance but can not mouthfeel beer has a full body with good carbonation drinkability is so so since the body is heavy but i want something light crisp refreshing,taste,0.7,1
deep gold with a light tan head . aroma is a decent citrusy and floral hops aroma . taste . where did it go . the aroma was stronger than the taste . tastes like lemon water hops . lemon being the citrusy taste i get . not good . flavor is weak . mouthfeel . watery . drinkability . with its weak flavor and watery feel i could pound many . but i dont want to,taste,0.4,0
degree bottle poured into my wet lucifer goblet . a respectable bright white head leaves an average amount of lacing . head dissipates quickly and forms a tight ring around the glass . body is deep straw color . almost like a heavy wheat beer . very murky . lots of yeast particles or something floatin around . s a bit of alcohol here but wait there s more . quite sweet . hoppy and fruity . quite a lot of banana coming through here . familiar scent of belgian yeast . t again this is quite sweet for a trippel . more banana peach and coriander . seems more and more like a wit beer with each sip . not bad though but not exactly what i like to see with a trippel . it is well hopped however which does help contain the sweetness . m i tend to appreciate the parching dryness of a good trippel and this does n t cut it unfortunately . its a little thick . probably a good medium full body and it just feels heavy in on the pallet . d well i think if the mouthfeel were better suited to the style it would help the drinkability as well . quite average for the style . in conclusion in my experience if you want a good trippel look to the belgians or at least unibroue . this is a good effort however and certainly not a bad beer no off flavors or any major complaints .,taste,0.8,1
after struggling with the bottle cap for some time man that thing did n t want to come off i finally decant w o the yeast into my gulden draak tulip . even with careful decanting it pours a hazy orange with a finger white head . nose is yeasty with hints of spice and and light fruity aromas . taste was not what i was expecting . delicate aroma but taste was in your face but in a good way . i get a lot of earthy spices which fight with the fruity yeast for dominance but out of nowhere a massive wood like flavor cuts through . outstanding beer although quite fatiguing on the palate .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a light copper almost a golden color with fingers of head . wow it has some carbonation to it . s smell of sweet bready malts and apple juice . t similar to the aroma sweet light bread taste sweet apple flavors little bit of astringency . m big carbonation feel with a medium thickness feel . d and by drinkable do you mean taking down the whole bottle by myself . then yes . an enjoyable beer . glad i can get this one year round .,taste,0.7,1
appearance a wonderfull head that settles and leaves some lacing . hazy copper color . smell apples citrus yeast and alcohol . taste fruity sweet some kind of sugar and a bit dry with sour alcohol . phenolic taste that makes me think of childhood memories involving band aids . this is to present for me to really enjoy it . mouthfeel a full body whit lots of carbonation . drinkability quite drinkable considering the abv .,taste,0.4,0
a the beer poured clear dark amber in color with a finger high fluffy beige head that slowly dissipated but consistently left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface . a light amount of carbonation is visible from the rising bubbles . s the nose is filled with moderate aromas of grapefruit hops and hints of the underlying roasted malts . t the beer is extremely well balanced between flavors of dark roasted malts and bitterness from the citrus hops . like the smell the taste of grapefruit is very prominent . m it feels medium bodied and a bit sticky on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . there is some dryness . d the alcohol is well hidden from both the smell and taste which makes this beer rather easy to drink .,taste,0.9,1
a ruby reddish brown a full fingers of head though it is dissipating as i type this . s it almost has a little hint of a skunk scent though i think it is something else . yeasty sweet fruity . not amazing though . t the taste is very nice. very crisp and clean tasting. slightly fruity with fig and banana esters and a bit of a tart bite in the finish . maybe my tasters are off but i get just a hint of american adjunct in there somewhere . raisons and and brown sugar in the finish . overall very enjoyable . m this one really wakes your mouth up . it is not so much carbonated but actually fizzy . like champaign or tonic water . and still a little slick and sticky . quite interesting. d nice for a change and i am really glad that i got to try another one of the trappist beers . but i do n t think it will be beating out others in it s style . still worth picking up if you come across it .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
i have to agree with the alstrom bros on this one this beer has gone a little out of whack . it pours a beautiful black and has a nice creamy carmel head and it smells like the real deal . but unfortunately this beer has become really bitter emphasis on really . i do n t think i could drink more than one a night and i love bitter . for some reason i remember this beer being a little more in balance when i tried it a few years ago . edit after giving the rest of this six pack a try i have grown to really like this beer yeah it s bitter as all hell but once you start to embrace that other stouts seem flat out week . in fact i would n t drink another stout within the same week to avoid making the others seem bland . i guess you just need to get your taste buds up for the challenge on this one .,taste,0.9,1
appearance dark brown almost opaque with a light chocolate brown head . smell toasted malt both bitter dark chocolate and milk chocolate . taste lots of different chocolates . dark and milk and a little hint of coffee . mouthfeel creamy and smooth . drinkability the smoothness and chocolatey appeal make it very easy to drink .,taste,0.7,1
appearance pours a crystal clear reddish copper color with very little head at first . and what was there fell within the first seconds . there was no sediment on the bottom of the bottle so i do n t know how authentic they were going for with this one . after the head falls there is no action what so ever and the beer just sits there looking like tea . aroma very reserved aroma . there is some bready esters that i believe are from the yeast as well as from wheat malt but there is also a sweet carmelly component to the aroma profile . if i try real hard i guess that i can get some banana in here but no clove . this beer really needs more carbonation . i wonder if the cap leaked . taste the flavor is really estery . there are fruits like cherries and red apples along with a malty contribution from the wheat . the bready yeast character is more reserved in the flavor than the aroma . i think that the hops are a pretty big contributor to the floral and fruity notes in this beer . there really is n t all that much more to say about the flavor other than you get a somewhat syrupy sweet caramel flavor that lodges itself on the back of your throat for some time late in the finish . opinion this is pretty typical of spoetzl brewing . it is pretty thin and uneventful with some flavors that are out of balance with the rest of the beer . i have drank numerous dunkelweiss beers in bavaria and this beer comes as close to a dunkelweizen as their bock is to a true german bock . this is a drinkable beer but i would prefer something with a bit of depth and some real flavor . i wo n t be drinking this often i tell you .,taste,0.7,1
when the bartender brought this over i seriously almost asked him to take it back because he clearly poured the wrong beer . nope . it was oddly correct . style claims a red but i do n t know if initial appearance swayed that choice . the name clearly implies novelty oktoberfest though . and away we go . clearly the name is not the only novelty aspect of the beer . deep transparent red with a frothy pink head . dissipates quickly to look like punch in my glass . at least the aroma was not strawberry . muted malts slight sweetness tart . there s really nothing oktoberfest about this . slight malts and sweetness play second or third fiddle to an intense stabbing astringency . the mouth is probably the beer s best quality . it s light with light carbonation with a pleasant slick almost creamy character . this thing was just off . novelty aside . abv . i get it . it s not making me laugh but i get it . theres nothing right and just about this thing . i m afraid this will take up good tap space for a long time . please be only a sixth keg .,taste,0.3,0
it had a decent head immediately after pouring but this quickly disappeared and like everyone has noted there was no lacing to speak of . there was very little aroma just some slight citrus . my first sip was fine with orange being the dominant flavor . while drinking though the flavor became less and less enjoyable . fairly weak overall . mouthfeel was fine not heavy but not too light . its drinkability was obviously hurt by the bland flavor . not a bad beer but definitely not worth buying another pack .,taste,0.4,0
a hazy golden amber with a foamy white head that has a slight yellowish tint to it . excellent retention decent drippy lace . s this bottle is a few months past its prime but seems to be ok. wheaty malty aromas with fruity notes of apple and pear . grain aromas are rather toasty as they melt with coriander and orange peel . dense spicy vapor coconut and citrus . t taste is fine too but i have the feeling that when this bottle was very fresh there might have been a layer of tartness that is now missing . very mellow white bread . some coriander and orange can be tasted as well . finishes slightly sweet . mf fizzy and crisp just the right amount of medium carbonation . cooling and dry . d flavor is sorta bland and i ll blame that on an outdated bottle . everything else seems to be in order . a fine clean wit .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with one inch of tan head that had decent retention . the head eventually settles to a thick cap . moderate amount of sticky lacing is left on the glass . the coffee aroma is surprisingly subdued in this one . has more of a roasted malt aroma . the coffee comes through more in the flavor . slightly sweet overall with a coffee bitterness . some alcohol warming is noticed . the body is a bit watery for a stout . also a touch overcarbonated . this stout was a bit of a let down . an ok stout but i was expecting much more . coffee lovers should look elsewhere for their fix .,taste,0.8,1
this was by far one of the worst witbier i have ever had . the fact they deem this a witbier is appalling . it had almost no citrus or spice flavour . i m sure glad i bought a pack of this . appearance pours a brown orange color with a yellowish brown head . smell very faint smell of some kind of citrus old orange peel smell . taste tastes nothing like a witbier should . tastes like a cross between a white beer and a honey brown . mouthfeel decent . drinkability if you re looking for a wit beer look elsewhere .,taste,0.2,0
closer to a iipa then an amber ale . i had this beer in the fall just found the review and while it s not available year round i m not sure it s their fall seasonal either . decent off white head faded slowly to a film leaving scattered pieces of lace behind . transparent amber colored beer with an orange hue . light piney hop aroma . fairly thick and chewy beer . dominant piney hop flavor with a bit of citrus hop and light malt . a big hopy red ale . check out ithaca s cascazilla and landmark s india red ale if you like this one .,taste,0.9,1
if you like hops and alcohol this is the beer for you . this beer is like a hops syrup it should be served on some pancakes . dark red color and with a floral citrus smell . tastes like your chewing on hops and taking a swig of moon shine . best enjoyed room temp in nice glass .,taste,1.0,1
bottle had a sticker that said blend that was layered over a sticker that after working hard at it said blend . not sure if that means anything this seems like a beer that would do fine with some age on it . first thing i get is exploding beer when i crack the cap . this beer sat on a shelf at home for two weeks then in the fridge for a couple days upright the entire time . so i m guessing it had something to do with the temperature and or being overfilled over carbonated . poured a dark black with a red brown head with medium retention . no light got through . looks like a thinner stout . the smell was all brett very funky dry and bready . there was the traditional sweetness there and that was it . i got no stout flavors despite the descriptors on the bottle . tasted immediately of a cherry champagne sweet and fruity with funky brett flavors . very tart and finishes very dry with some nice stout flavors masked beneath it all coffee and roasted malt . as it warmed i picked up on grannysmith apple skins some soapiness and wet hay . that gave way to plum and mild semi sweet chocolate . a medium bodied sour very highly carbonated tart and dry . i felt the usual stout coating on the inside of the mouth from the blackened malts . drinkability was enough for me to finish the bottle myself but over time it became more and more of a chore . also as it warmed i got less and less stout flavors and i never really could smell much other than brett and maybe some cherry fruit . this beer was interesting but way oversold on the stoutness . and at . i d rather spend a few more dollars and spring for a cantillon if i want a sour .,taste,0.9,1
a dirty brown body with a small light brown head which dies out right away to mere carbonation bubbles . s roasted malts and coffee some smoke a slight candy sweetness almost like chocolate chips . t light coffee and liquorice . definitely some saltiness quality with some dark fruits namely figs lots of roast . m pretty light and watery for an imperial was a turn off for me . o taste was somewhat interesting relative to other porters with its liquorice and saltiness not worth picking up if you see it at premium price .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle received from czoch . thanks . a golden yellow pour with a gorgeous finger head . tons of carbonation with some floaties s hoppy for the style with a very strong mango aroma with pine present . there s just a little bit of a sharp lemon zest in there too . t not your classic wheat . i m torn this is a rather poor wheat beer but a good beer in its own right the hops shine through great and the malts are there to back this up but this is not a classic wheat beer . m smooth with ample carbonation . the finish is dry and refreshing d this is one i ll definitely run through a ton of them .,taste,0.7,1
i m glad to see this beer back on offer . o hanlon s have done this bottle conditioned beer proud in bringing it back . the colour is a golden ruby when poured leaving a nice off white head . it has an immediate rich malty whiskey nose with strong dry hoppy smell . there is a lively fruity toffee and malt palate made crisper by the intense hoppy bitterness and a lingering treacle toffee aftertaste perhaps pear drops . on the whole this is a beautifully soft well balanced bitter full flavoured pint with considerable complexity in the fruit notes and esters . too strong maybe for session status but well worth the effort . it would probably go nicely with picnic food like cheese sandwiches or cold meat .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle with a freshness code i ca n t figure out . i like the design of the label but the label itself seems slapped on and crooked and the neck label is peeling off . i know the packaging does n t have anything to do with the beer inside but i ca n t help but wonder if that may be a bit of a turn off for someone . like if they do n t put any effort into the packaging how much effort is put into the beer . just a thought on to the beer . poured into an imperial pint glass . a tall foamy head at first that quickly recedes to a slight filmy lace . hazy copper orange color with a bit of black flecks of sediment floating around . smell is malty with a bit of banana esters . taste is malty with added spices . a bit of pepper and nutmeg . there is some smokiness that reminds me of scotch . mouthfeel is medium bodied good amount of carbonation . i would say this is a better amber than most . i find most ambers are fairly plain but the taste with this one is pleasantly complex .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to masterski for placing this review where it should be pasted from incorrect listing from notes beer ml shared with klym last weekend . not sure on the vintage . poured into over sized wine glass a a firm one finger head boils in a cauldron of bark brown bubbles . as expected the brew looks like a mine shaft . the bubbles fade to a light cream with solid tulle lacing up and down . black betty is a pretty little thing . s a nose of cedar . sweet barks with a bit of corn sweetness in the nose that anticipates whiskey . slight chocolate note that s cut by cornbread malts . sweet sweet sweet . t s mores big time . graham cracker sweetness light milk chocolate and a roasted marshmallow finish . graham cracker really illustrates the biscotti malt sweetness . delicious baked goods with yummy crusts reign supreme . this beer came from grandmas oven and summer camping trips . m relatively flat mouth but it does n t really hurt the beer . a soft spoken mouth allows the three phase taste to march in the parade . one of the few low carbonation mouths that does n t compromise the experience . o flavor separates this beer from others in style . a really great flavor driven brew . a master campfire pairing . a burly sweet dessert beer that would win some blue ribbons at your local fair . a proper beverage following the conquering of mountains and wrestling of bears . a manly outdoor dessert that is best worn on a lumberjack s beard . just do n t let your bro s know it s only abv .,taste,0.9,1
here goes . a poured into a pint glass . pours a crystal clear copper with a slight head that dissipates at a medium pace . the lacing left behind is . odd . it s still sticking but the lively carbonation is changing it at a quick pace . the bubbles are almost soda like . intriguing but nothing to fault it for . s sweet toffes dominates the nose with a too faint hop character to balance . odd that the malts take such a prominent and nearly overwhelming place . t . even odder is how those sweet malts are not at all present in this beer . a metallic and transparent hop profile is really the only flavor present besides . carbonation . strike that there is a slightly sweet grainy backbone . . but really not much else . the finish is crisp as you d expect for a beer that s trying to capture mass market appeal . but it s not what you d want expect from the style . m too light bodied for the style in my opinion . feels like a bud light and not in a good way . d fitting that drinkability is the new bud buzzword this beer is certainly drinkable if only because there s really nothing to it . sure i could drink but i do n t think i ll want . really it s not surprising that this beer is trying to be two things at once . craft beer or macro full flavored or bland . i was thinking that there d be at least some mystery here as to what demographic the beer is aimedat . i was hoping it d neatly fit into the category of too flavorful for the mass market too bland for the craft folks but it simply is n t true this beer is for the bl crowd out on a very safe limb and nothing more . i m thinking that bud is trying to lure back the bl drinkers who ve gone astray with blue moons and sam adams by offering something comparable . in any case not for me .,taste,0.3,0
this was a beer that was a good choice that i enjoied and was very pleased with . i happened to like much . i would recomend this beer to anyone . overall in my opinion it was not the best beer out there although it was a crowd pleaser i would definately have other beer from this brewery . i am drunk .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a hazy orange with a finger of creamy off white head . ample carbonation and a nice bit of lacing . s citric and spicy . t some interesting citric tones . am i picking grapefruit . a nice malty sweetness a slight metallic tartness with a nice bit of bitter at the end to balance it all out . m medium bodied with a bit of crispness . the metallic tones prick up the tongue a bit . d a solid brew . i could definitely go for a few of these but only in the right circumstances . a great departure from the mundane . what an interesting beer . this brew leaves me guessing with each sip . it is kind of like a centaur the seamless blending of belgian white and pale ale styles . it is listed here as a belgian pale ale but it really could fit the dubbel description .,taste,0.8,1
black sheep riggwelter g inao tasting glass a bright clear amber brown . heavy persistent lace . s inviting aroma of malt . hint of metallic minerals stone . t thin malty flavor with dominant hoppiness . touch of apricot peach . bitterness too far forward of maltiness . thin empty watery finish . fails to entice . m insufficient viscosity gravity to hold interest for long . thin on substance . serving oz bottle .,taste,0.4,0
a poured a golden hue with shades of raspberry red appearing in increasing gradation towards the head . great looking head for a hefeweizen it settles gradually yet not uniformly creating an almost cloud like effect . the beer itself is cloudy but that color gradation is really something to behold . the bottom is lighter with shades of red increasing towards the head under which the beer has a prominent reddish hue . s nose is of raspberries of course but also i can detect the standard wheat beer nose one might not expect from a fruity beer . definitely not a true hefeweizen scent but that probably has a lot to do with the raspberries in the beer . the fruit scent is n t too overpowering see samuel adams cherry wheat but is n t too weak either definitely a happy medium . t m very smooth feel . tart and fruity yet not overpoweringly so . the balance between fruit and beer is enough to remind me that i am in fact drinking a beer . the raspberry flavors are definitely there but more as a complement to the traditional wheat beer flavor . finish is smooth with the slight bitterness or tartness one associates with a typical wheat beer . rated a bit lower because the taste is n t full enough for me but it s definitely smooth and easy to drink . mouthfeel is relatively light appropriate for the style with a sufficient level of carbonation . d very drinkable beer . i ll definitely have some of this around for myself after a workout or run . it also would do nicely for a party or get together a fresh fun beer to have around to change things up .,taste,0.7,1
the head has a nice high pink colour but it rapidly fades away . it becomes thin and fluffy . the beer has a deep dark ruby red colour . it was presented in its own narrow high tulip glass . i consider the odour to be fresh with semi natural sweet cherrys . it has some carbonation but not too much . taste is syrup sweet . you get the impression of sweet whole cherries . a mellow full bodied lambik taste and some sourness in the back . the aftertaste is more sour sweet . its full and long lasting . ut vivat crescat floreat .,taste,1.0,1
double bock . . . thanks for the translation . . well i came into oz . bottles of this probably at least years of aging have gone into them . poured deep dark brown with a faint short head . smelled of booze from the get go . then again what else was i to expect from year old double bock . of course we had some malty notes popping through . flavor was just like it smelled except for it was a smooth confluence of alcohol and malt . overall i enjoyed the beet . not great but still good .,taste,0.7,1
i was excited to finally try this one poured into a fluted glass . appearance pours a deep dark amber color which is crystal clear when held to the light . a medium sized just off white head forms . ok retention a little lace . smell a little toasted malt a little caramel and cherry . the nose is extremely subdued kinda disappointing . taste what it lacks in aroma it makes up in flavor . starts out with caramel loads of dark fruits with chewy doughy malts and slightly toasted malts and some toffee . there is an earthy peaty smoke lingering throughout the drink as well . sweet but nowhere near cloying . very nice flavor profile . mouthfeel medium body and carbonation . abvs are hid incredibly well . overall i like this a lot it is sweet but not cloying like many scotch ales seem to be at least for me . drinks like it is not nearly . there was virtually no nose not sure what is up with that but all other aspects were at least well above average . i will probably be buying this again .,taste,0.9,1
a dark brown with a slight red tint . head dissipated fast . s dark fruits and sweet malt . t noticeably sweet and clear alcohol presence . aftertaste is peculiar tart and not satisfying . m medium body and carbonation . fizzy . . o very disappointed with this one . i ca n t find anything satisfying with this beer . it s too sweet tart and intruding carbonation . i will defiantly would n t recommend and wo n t be buying another bottle . rather go for a chimay blue .,taste,0.4,0
hazy sediment laced burnt orange color . nose is grapefruit and pine . nice mouthfeel but so bitter on the back of my tounge that i could n t finish the bottle did n t want to . another reviewer described this taste as charred vinyl . now i ve never tasted burnt lp s but i m imagining this is what they taste like . did i just get a bad batch . i do n t get it .,taste,0.2,0
appearance jet black with a huge billowy lingering lacing head . smell estery . not too much going on aroma wise . taste wonderful chocolate toasty flavors abound . slightly burnt . excellent mouthfeel smooth with a touch of late astringency . it s like i m drinking a low alcohol stout . very nice drinkability while it has the alcohol of a sipper this is a smooth beer . great job .,taste,0.9,1
serving type bottle into glass a pours a pale hazy golden color with little foam head . s faint grains wheat malt t light grainy flavor wheat with a hint of malt . pretty plain but inoffensive m light medium bodied . moderate carbonation d the highlight of this beer . very drinkable and refreshing it would make for a great lawnmower beer on a hot summer day overall a pretty plain basic beer . not bad but not special either . there are better apwa s out there .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a nice reddish brown color off whitish colored head that did not retian very well but laced nicely s a malty sweetness with an afternote of a fruity raisin smell t a very nice balance between malt and hops both sweet and bitter at the same time raisin flavor is present as well m is not as thick as most barley wines body is a bit too light for me i like the mouth coating of thickness that i get from most barleywines d easily drinkable which is a bit odd for a barleywine still has a very good balanced feel to it would buy drink again,taste,0.9,1
i am hesitant to review this beer especially as its my first review here because i had such a bad experience with the beer that i must have had a bad batch . beer was served on tap at the brickstore . i will start with the good news . the appearance of the beer was a fantastic straw wheat golden color that looked like the essence of sumer . with a warm humid southern evening being the setting just looking at the beer quenched my thirst . the mouthfeel was perfect for a summer beer . smooth soft and cascaded down my throat . however . the aroma was awful . peach was nowhere to be found . what i could detect was a sort of peaty rotten aroma typical of a single malt . with the carbonation the smell became repulsive . flavor was equally bad . i could tell that there was a good base beer here and would drink that without the peach extract . good spicy floral wheat beer characteristics that make a fantastic summer beer . but the peach did not taste like peach and indeed me my dining partner and waitress all commented that it tasted more like well certain bodily functions . reading other reviews i am convinced that this had to be a bad keg . reinforcing my belief is that my waitress told me that she has yet to find a customer who enjoyed the beer . so i would suggest that readers take this with a grain of salt . also i am interested if anyone had a similar experience .,taste,0.2,0
a darker amber with a small head . hazy . nice lacing s lemony citrus spices fruity toasted malts t biscuity . refreshing twang to it . toasty after taste . real bready and yeasty . mf low moderate carbonation . not too thin at all nice feel . slight english noble hop flavor . d a nice mellow belgian amber ale . not too spicy or intense . a nice session type belgian that wo n t knock you out half way through .,taste,0.7,1
pours a light amber color with about a two finger white head . the head has decent retention time but it leaves with little lacing . the aroma is not what i was expecting it really was only the hops that i could smell i know ipas contain much more hops than other pas but i figured there would be another scent . i really enjoyed the taste of this brew the high hop content was balanced out by a kind of citrisy type tast . this is a lighter bodied beer whic was refreshing decent carbonation . overall this is a nice beer the rating of good call is fitting this is a tasty brew but does not have as much flavor as the other ipas ive had . i am glad i was able to sample this brew thanks plaid,taste,0.8,1
a light amber red ale that starts with a flowery nose and bright white head of foam . the aroma is somehwat subdued and fruity with hints of apple . the flavors in this malt centric ale are fruity and sweet with just enough spicy hops to put things in balance . the finish is balanced and light malty and bittersweet . a very drinkable and approachable beer with probably just enough character to make it interesting . a good session ale .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass at degrees . appearance a white one finger head that has pour retention . the color of the beer is a medium orange color with some light copper hues . the clarity of the beer is slightly hazy . the appearance is just average . nose a nice ripe apricot aroma with a sublte sweetness that comes from the ripeness of the fruit . there is malt is slightly hidden there are notes of wheat yeast and some solvents . taste a shock in the flavor of the beer . the malt and the fruit are balanced . there are notes of apricots wheat barley yeast oranges and floral esters . the mouth feel of the beer is slight carbonated creamy and a hint of astringency . overall the body of the beer is medium light and the finish is medium . this beer really suprised me a fruit beer that is balanced . a very nice easy drinking beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance dark reddish brown with a huge tan head that collapses gradually leaving excellent lacing . aroma non descript fruitiness grassy hops light roasted malts touch of honey taste heavy carbonation leads the way for a mix of malt and honey that is closely followed by a strong green hop flavor and finishes with a kiss of hop bitterness mixed in . aftertaste honey sweetness and mixed bitterness linger briefly . mouthfeel medium to full body with heavy carbonation sediment loose dark particles at the bottom of the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
a brown with a tan head s cinnamon and nutmeg . its hard to pick up malt or hop scent . t very strong cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of sweet malt . floral hop finish . m full bodied with high carbonation d good winter beer that goes well with the cold weather . the spices are a little too intense to give this a higher drinkability,taste,0.9,1
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in san jose ca . poured into a snifter . i like the consistency of this beer as it pours . thick but not molasses thick . a nice looking dipa . poured semi aggressive leaving a nice inch and a quarter off white frothy head . deep transparent ruby red color . good head retention and thick lasting lace . mild carbonation . does n t smell like a dipa or even an ipa for that matter . the hops are there but are well balanced with quality malts used in perfect quantity and harmony . the hops are more dank and floral than your normal citrus pine grapefruit variety . points for originality of style . the alcohol and grainy barleyesque aromas come through as well almost reminding me of a strong barleywine . taste is more similar to a barleywine than a dipa to me . barley grains malts some yeast alcohol . hops are actually more in the background for this one . mouth is very thick . the thick coating leaves a lasting aftertaste . little carbonation . medium to full body . very drinkable for it being,taste,0.6,1
i am generally a fan of porters but had not tried this one from a familiar name in craft brews . i was not disappointed . decent head from the pour though not voluminous . similarly there was lots of malt in the nose though not a complex aroma . the payoff however was in the taste a rich full sample of malt coffee and chocolate flavors very much in line with the porter style . there was not a lot of hops but there was clearly a hopsy bitterness to the aftertaste . as they say it s in dere even though the style of this brew is much more in the british mold of lots of malt not a lot of hops . ba website says . abv southampton s website says . and some other sites say . . in any case there is a noticable alcohol heat to the late taste though of course nothing like a barley wine . i liked this one . i learned that southhampton is now owned by anheuser busch . i m not a fan of megabrewers but supposedly a b has left southampton free to pursue its own brewing agenda . let s hope that continues to be the case .,taste,0.8,1
a pours an orangeish yellow without much head s smells very very sweet . lots of tropical fruits and what i can only assume to be guava as well as some earthy malt tones . t the taste immediately reminds me of a sour uber sweet and sour upfront with fruits a touch of banana and guava juice . hidden beneath the sweet fruits are some hints of funkiness and estery belgian yeast . it finished with an intensely sour and bitter rind taste . was not expecting this beer to taste like this . m full of carbonation with a big body . it burns quite a bit going down . d very interesting beer here . i really enjoyed this offering quite a bit . luckily i split this bottle otherwise the sourness would have gotten to me after a while . i wish i had more though .,taste,0.9,1
look black as night with a nice mocha colored head with ok retention and nice lacing smell good notes of coffee chocolate roasted malts and hints of vanilla oatmeal taste really sweet chocolate right up front might be the sweetest i have ever had in a beer which i really like . followed by a real nice coffee flavor finished of with a trace of weasel colon kidding of course mouthfeel full body with low carbonation overall i really really enjoyed this beer and i can honestly say it s unlike and other oatmeal stout i have ever had . really good and really unique,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into a snifter a pours a hazy brownish orange with a nice off white head that fades to a layer and leaves some lacing on the glass . s the nose is copius amounts of pumpkin with some hints of nutmeg cinnamon and brown sugar . very nice smells coming from this one and not terribly overdone . t the taste is all pumpkin and malt . i m getting very subtle amounts of the spices from the nose . the pumpkin flavor is good though . m the feel is on the lighter side with some decent carbonation . slightly creamy . o not the best pumpkin ale out there but what s there is decent . i d like more spices in the taste but other than that it s a pretty average beer for the style .,taste,0.6,1
served in a oz glass bottle with no freshness date . poured a light caramel color with very little head that dissipates into minimal lacing . nice clarity and carbonation . i really could not detect much in the smell . i did smell the ginger but not much of anything else . the ginger is a pleasant smell and i think this beer would go great with some sushi and wasabe and fresh grated ginger . maybe i will try that pairing next time if there is a next time . the taste was a little more complex than the smell . ginger is definitely the first thing followed by fruity hops . pretty good balance with the malt as well . neither was overwhelming . average mouthfeel and a great beer in the summer . i had this beer on draft at the hickory hop festival this summer and the beer seemed to taste much better then . more pungent ginger and just more freshness . guess draft is better in this beer .,taste,0.7,1
wow what a weird goddamn beer . i should n t say weird because that would imply that i m not enjoying it . this is extremely unique . opened the bottle with a nice healthy pop which is a good sign considering i had been told about some carbonation issues with this particular brewery . poured into a wine glass with a nice albeit not super impressive color black with hints of purple and brown on the edges with a light beige head that lasted for days . nice . murky as all hell not super appetizing but right on for a wit . aromas are pretty muted right off the bat i really had to stuff my nose in the wine glass to get a good whiff . definetly get some earthy nutty belgian yeasts light floral aromas and almost a smokey element . but totally different than a typical rauchbier type smoke . on the first sip i m surprised how light this feels for a dark murky beer very fine carbonation which makes for a super delicate mouthfeel . flavors are all over the place but stylistically this is very belgian with great interplay between the malts and yeasts its turns from a big spicy fruity complex belgian strong dark ale to a sleek dry witbier upon the finish with some amazing delicate floral aftertaste . this is one unique beer reminds me alot of a good french burgundy or lighter bodied pinot noir in that is deceptively complex despite its rather pedestrian appearance . this style may not be a favorite of mine but i am super glad i tried this one cheers to the bruery on such a unique brew .,taste,0.9,1
this beer is hefty . it tops at and is a complex challenging ale . it has a light head and is wisely served in a small glass . you do n t need very much . i got through one and a half of these before it was pretty much time to call it an evening . it begins tasting very similar to the cerberus tripel but the peppercorns come out on the back end . sweet though not cloyingly so but spicy as hell and anything but smooth . mind you this is n t a bad thing but if ever there was a beer to be marked not for the faint of heart this is it . it appears randomly i had mine on april th for my birthday with the boys .,taste,0.9,1
this is a very tasty schwarzbier with a broader array of flavors than almost any other of its style that i ve tried . it also looks amazing pours a very dark brown with some interesting carbonation cascades that gradually form a craggy grayish head . aromas are understated given the power of its flavors which start out very sweet and chocolately before releasing a smokey burnt bitterness . finishes long and sweet . a very gratifying brew . i plan to stock up on it this winter .,taste,0.9,1
rusty red orange with some hop haze . little head but i suppose that s to be expected . smells caramelly sweet and hugely bitter . hops are resinous with a bit of spruce character . very sappy smelling with a mild citrus undercurrent . blast of hop pungency on the onion side . syrupy leaf hop bleeding floral notes . a little vegetal . the malt bill must be huge yet still shadowed . lovely caramel vanilla coming out from the hop montage . definitely a little hot . a cross between a dipa and an old ale . ages well i ve had a year and a half old bottle i can tell but this one is somewhat fresh tasting over six months old . a little cloying but i like the feel of this one . extreme in every sense of the word and i like that too . little carb but nicely creamy . i love drinking this beer . i know it s not exceptional for the style and i would ve liked to have a more consistent hop profile than the conglomerate of varietals but i think you got ta try this one .,taste,0.9,1
shared with my pop . pours a shade or two lighter than black has some mahogany edges . head was two fingers thick and lasted for some time . interestingly enough did not have a huge aroma really subdued . i expected a big coffee presence . taste was huge however . big cappuccino up front with a little char just enough sweetness and some bitter notes at the end . mouthfeel was a bit thin for this style . this stout hides the rather nicely making this a drinkable beer . thumbs up .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the lazy boy saloon . bartender hooked me up with a free sample about a ounce pour . dark copper looks thick . very little head . i smell a lot of ginger and honey . tastes unlike anything i ve ever had . ginger root wheatgrass lots of other roots . wow . interesting concoction but does n t taste very good to me . the mouthfeel is a bit overbearing for me . wild crazy stuff here . appreciate brooklyn trying some witchcraft here but this one is not for me .,taste,0.4,0
neat o . a retired blvd smokestack tick . the girlfriend bought this some months ago while we were in indianapolis . it sat around since then . she called while she was on her way home from work asking me to have a beer ready . so i decided it was time for this one to be opened . poured into a parra duvel tulip . appearance this saison is surprisingly clear . its a perfectly clear honey hued yellow . a big billowy white head tops it off . this is a boulevard smokestack so a huge head is to be expected . copious lacing . aroma pretty typical of a saison i think . although this one edges just above normalcy in the smell department . tons and tons of ripe apple juice along with pear and some peach . yeast esters are prevalent lots of clove and chalky earthiness . taste the taste is very nice . its light and breezy loaded with fruit juice flavors . apple takes the show but does n t overpower other fruitiness like pear . the flavor starts out sweet and juicy it then really cranks up the spicy yeast character . lots of spice clove and white pepper on the finish . when it warms slightly a new level of fruitiness comes out . in a very fantome way strawberry makes an appearance . i really enjoy how the beer has these two facets that blend together . alcohol while low can be tasted at the very back but only as it warms and only if you look for it . mouthfeel carbonation is somewhere about medium for the style which i typically expect higher levels of carbonation from . the body is a touch fuller than it looks but it still remains easily within the mid range . dryness is modest this beer is mostly juicy . overall a very nice saison . its both very fruity and very spicy . complexity is in no short supply here . at the time i thought this beer was not the wisest purchase . now i m glad we got to try it .,taste,0.9,1
a pale yellow . clear . bubbly head dissapates quickly . s not much here . sweet . corn . sugar . no hops . ca n t say it smells bad though . t m biting and overly fizzy carbonation . flavor is worse than the smell . very light but sweet taste . mostly corn . no real malt or hops discernable . d well there is n t enough taste to hamper its drinkability . it s beer flavored seltzer .,taste,0.3,0
kind of disappointing a bit thicker than really necessary but it finishes better than you d expect . pours a dark amber with a fluffy quick to die head and mediocre lacing . it smells strongly of hops like sniffing inside of a bag of pelletized hops . the flavor surprisingly malty deep amber malt . it is also quite piny but not as strong as you d think from the aroma . it finishes cleaner than one would expect even though the mouthfeel is clingy and viscous . but it is a bit syrupy all in all.,taste,0.8,1
it s a good beer disguised behind a campy label . drink this one a little bit colder than you would a comparable ale . there s so much flavor here that it s tough to tackle quickly . drinking it a little on the cold side stretches the experience as you let it warm in your mouth . i just find it a little easier to appreciate that way . pour into a pint glass the head is thick and rich perhaps one finger high and tapers off to leave pockets of floating yeast head floatsam . very little lacing and little stickage to the glass but the floating pockets remained throughout the entire drink . interesting and pretty nice . the scent is mild but complex . it s not going to attack your nostrils but there s a lot of information there if you choose to try to pick it out . it has a good bit of sweetness and a mild fruity aroma . hop presense is very subdued but still noticable . the flavor is smooth and very drinkable and somewhat of a cross between a sweet but thin malt base and a slightly floral mildly bitter almost but not quite belgian yeast tang . somewhere in the middle it transitions through a few flavors very quickly and ends up leaving a mild slightly fuity aftertaste . smooth mouth to it with a nice very balanced feel . virtually no grittiness but not too thin either . color and appearance are likewise very balanced . this is almost the ideal english ale with the only exceptions being a relative lack of bitterness and perhaps a tad too much malt sweetness . i had some town house crackers and pepper jack cheese on hand so i tried that with it and it went pretty well . just make sure it s a mild pepper jack with a real creamy cheese base . too much spice would ruin it . if i had my choice of foods . potato soup . f real . creamy and coating with some mild spice and a nice starchy base . the ale is a little on the sweet side and i think it d be the perfect balance compliment . just an idea . again good brew nicely balanced and thoroughly english . if you like english ales make sure this one is on your list . if you re not a big fan of english ale then i would say that you can afford to miss out on this one considering the relatively high price tag . the bottle is worth collecting .,taste,0.6,1
a golden color with some reddish brown hues . good clarity . insubstantial head disappears quickly and leaves little lace . s lightly toasted wheat vaguely floral hops maybe the slightest alcohol presence . the aroma profile is like a very subdued american wheat ale . t holy shit something bad happens as this beer goes down . each sips starts out pleasantly enough with a slightly sweet bready flavor there are even some citric notes but it turns bitter at the end . the aftertaste oscillates between burnt toast and metal . m good carbonation appropriately light in body but it leaves behind a pasty residue . the export presents itself nicely enough for the most part from bottle to color to aroma but it fails badly in the taste category . simply this beer gets rotten pretty fast and that s what i take home from this beer especially when there s this lingering aftertaste .,taste,0.3,0
a dark dark brown . virtually black . forms a nice light brown head that leaves some light lacing . s heavily roasted malts coffee chocolate cream and some light vanilla notes . t absolutely wonderful . starts with a light sweetness before moving on to a blend of caramel chocolate and cocoa . roasted malts . dark malts . a little vanilla . m full bodied and sweet with lower carbonation levels leaves this beer feeling smooth creamy and velvety in the mouth . o a very very good imp stout . barrel aging is present but it is quite balanced and not overbearing or intrusive rather it just adds to the complexity .,taste,1.0,1
a golden amber color with a thin lacy head with incomplete coverage of the top of the beer . the nice floral hop character in the nose . some sweet notes of caramel are there as well . the taste is a let down unfortunately . not much complexity at the beginning before a strong lingering hop bitterness sets in . i keep swishing it around my mouth and hoping something will arise . generally this ipa is pretty average and frankly a little boring .,taste,0.4,0
appearance inch head medium high carbonation dark gold in color clear smell grass and some hops taste grass caramel some bittering earthy hops in the background mouthfeel light bodied moderate carbonation sweet with a bitter backbone drinkability could have sveral of these if not for the alcohol which hits hard . a nice and clean maibock . simple yet elegant .,taste,0.9,1
light clear golden appearance finger head on the pour and pretty much sitting there not fading nearly as fast as i d expected . smell is light no strong aroma here belgiumesque yeast maybe some grain mild hops lemon . . nice lacing as the head is dying down . wow amazing one is the most nothing beers i ve tasted but not in a bad way i could probably session these all night . absolutely no aftertaste and although the flavor is very mild it s quite tasty and begs to be sampled further . much rather drink these all night than bud miller etc . also the mouthfeel is much creamier than i anticipated . this one is different than other lagers i ve tried and i must say i m enjoying it . great transitional brew for american powerhouse macro fanboys . if you are trying to convert anybody that is .,taste,0.7,1
poured into my favorite duvel tulip . nice amber copper color that has a slight dark wood color to it . little to no head nice collar with a few bubbles . smell is alcohol before i even get close and was afraid of burning my sinuses if i got closer . glad i decided to brave it the alcohol must ve burst out of the glass and disappeared as i received none of it when i jammed my snout in the glass . apples pears and figs maybe even some raisins with a slight hint of maple to it . i huffed this like an addict with a can of paint . taste was unbelievably complex . i should ve done three different reviews on this . would be out of the fridge would be minutes later and would be after the hour passed . so many flavors and hints in this it s tough to put a finger on all of it . i get caramelized pears and apples a weird belgian sugar and maple brown sugar oatmeal . this is all well balanced with malt up front and hops on the outs . mouthfeel smooth full bodied . more carbonation in the mouth than it looks in the glass . smooth as fuck and surprised the hell out of me . drinkability well it s a barleywine . you re not sessioning this bitch . there are two serving suggestions on the bottle i did neither although i wanted to share its greatness with someone else . i took it all down with a damn iv drips pace but enjoyed every moment of its beauty . nice job dfh . . .,taste,1.0,1
hi . still new to the review thing but here goes . came to me in an oz bottle from a friend who dug into his beer cellar for cases of variety as a thank you for dog sitting for a week . t is an easy dog to have over so the generous payment in beer was much appreciated . i had no idea what to expect . i was busy brewing a batch of beer so did n t take the time to read other ba reviews . i wish i did take a minute however . o for opening . under the cap . surprise . a cork . very old and crumbly had to utilize every bit of my wine opening technique to get it out . and it still broke . managed to get it out without any floaters . a looked like cider some carbonation coming up from the bottom but not a lot . thin lacy head dissipated after a short period of time . s citrusy tree fruit tart apples touch of lemon etc was predominant . caramel was evident as well as a touch of cinnamon . i see other reviews listed ginger root had i read the reviews first i may have smelled some ginger . but i was getting cinnamon . a touch of mustiness grasses . straw . now i read the label and there is corriander orange and smoked chicory . t i was not expecting a saison in the sour beer range of things . this was where i wished i read reviews ahead of time . i was very surprised and taken aback at how sharp my initial taste was . i was expecting a smooth saison so at first it seemed like vinegar . as my palate adjusted and i stopped thinking beer i began to enjoy the flavor after a few seconds . this was a unique beer . and i liked it . a lot . i could n t drink more than a bottle due to the strength the sugars and palate fatigue . m pretty thin . it did n t coat my mouth very much . i certainly would n t describe it as full bodied . but the flavor certainly did linger . and it was a bit astringent . carbonation was a bit prickly under all the acidity . d once i got past the acidity i had no problems with this beer . it was deg and humid outside and pretty steamy in the kitchen with gallons of potential yumminess at a full boil . but i needed something mellower after the bottle . this is a sipping beer careful if you re sitting on the deck on a hot day and you re seeking something refreshing to knock back .,taste,0.9,1
definately not for me appearance pours a light amber color thin looking with some bubbles rising up inside . has a frothy two finger head which lasts for about a minute and leaves a little bubbly lacing behind . smell strong in the nose but sweet as well . has a heavy woodsy and whiskey scent with a little toffee and caramel . has a sort of thick buttery smell below the surface . a rather intimidating smell . taste tastes almost identical to the smell . the whiskey and butteryness is up close and personal and i ca n t say i like the mixture of the two . no hops at all and has an unpleasant syrupy taste similar to butterscotch . mouthfeel foamy and somewhat thick like a thin syrup with carbonation . puts a little bit of carbonation on the tongue but not too much . aftertaste is like a very bland version of the taste . drinkability personally i hated this beer . i thought the butter flavor in the taste was disgusting and being combined with the syrup texture made it even worse . i would never buy or drink this beer again but that s just me . you very well might like it even though i could n t finish one .,taste,0.2,0
a . this is one great looking beer . it pours easily with a strong tight head that lingers . it has a sort of bright buttery looking yellow orange color that catches the light and reflects it right at you . it is clear with only the slightest hint of haze . s. this beer has a very unique nose . kind of sticky floral tropical hop aroma with hints of mango and watermelon . a small bready malt sweetness lingers in the background . t. perfumy citrus hop taste dominates at first then gives way to a biscuit like bready malt character before finishing with a sharp medium hop bitterness . i expected the hops to overshadow everything else this beer had to offer and for it to be more bitter but it was surprisingly balanced . m. medium bodied and well carbonated it is smooth crisp and it finishes clean . d. this is a great beer at it would be a good way to start the evening and definitely one i would drink again .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle poured in a dimpled mug . clear pale straw yellow . big inch white head on the pour settles in to a thin cap . aroma is grassy herbal hops with a light malt sweetness in the background . reminds me more of a euro lager than a macro lager . very little flavour . mild floral hops and petrol notes at the start and a hint of sweetness at the finish . zero aftertaste . is this beer . or coloured carbonated water . amazingly thin and watery mouthfeel with minimal carbonation . kind of like mineral water only less bubbly . wow . what a lot of nothing . the aroma totally lies to you . i was expecting atleast some grassy hops on the palate but nothing . goes down like nothing so drinkability should be good but who d want to drink another one of these .,taste,0.2,0
a cloudy dark yellow color with good head retention and lacing . s sweet fruity and some spice t fruity banana mostly a bit of bubblegum . m full feel and somewhat chewy good carbonation making it have a creamy feel . d very east to drink and incredibly tasty .,taste,1.0,1
a poured into a oz tumbler . appears to be super thick like oil . very dark brown with no head really . when held up to a light none can be seen through the beer . can see some sediment floating in the beer s sweet malty smelling maybe a hint of vanilla t sweet all around . taste more of the caramel flavor than the vanilla but all in all tasty . something about it reminds me of sam adams triple bock . the finish i believe . much more tame than the sa triple finish but similar . and far better m little carbonation . thick though not as thick as i thought it would be after the pour . the malty alcohol taste clings to the inside of your mouth d would definately enjoy multiples of this though i think the high abv probably catches up with you quickly cheers,taste,0.9,1
oz . bomber poured into an oversized brandy snifter . a pours a thick opaque chocolate brown like liquid chocolate chunk . wispy tan head with thick lacing . a good looking stout . s huge whiff of roasted malts coffee toffee and truffles . t smooth yet earthy . roasted coffee but not as bitter . where s the chocolate i smelled . not as present as i had hoped . m slightly chalky but not tongue coating . d would pair well with food actually using some of it in the chili i m making but it s also not too overpowering a stout to make it your last beer of the night .,taste,0.6,1
i ve enjoyed this beer for years and years . in college a big treat was to get this in a pint bottle with a cheeseburger and fries and i d return to classes with a bit of a buzz . at that time lo those many years ago it was a bit exotic a european beer with far more taste than what would usually be offered . and wow what was that . hops you say . fantastic . poured into a tumbler it forms a small head that dissipates and leaves little lacing . the appearance is of a slightly darker straw color and crystal clear . the aroma is of faint floral hops and perhaps a little maltiness . the taste is of slight malt sweetness and mild to moderate hop bitterness . it has a bittersweet finish with moderate carbonation . my favorite session beer for old times sake .,taste,1.0,1
this poured a very light ruby that was very light in the glass with nice retention . the head appeared to have nice thick character . the smell is also nice with the obvious fruits that are very strong and then supported by a wheat bread aroma to compliment . however this lacked in taste . very fruity and very bready but they did not seem to go together and appeared as more separate entities that just do not work well together . it also has a very lingering aftertaste of the cranberry which is also unpleasant . the mouthfeel is very watery almost like a flat soda with a citrusy sting of the fruits . the appearance seems almost misleading once in the mouth . the aftertaste among other things make this not so drinkable . i am a big fan of what these guys do so i am a bit disappointed . but who cares there are still other kinds in the sampler .,taste,0.4,0
pure black pour with a lively tan head . the aroma brings about massive cocoa nib coffee creamy lactic sugars molasses bakers chocolate and char . the flavor begins with rich charred barley chocolate espresso creamy mocha and cocoa nib . the palate is rich thick creamy and velvety with a sticky sweet finish . delicious .,taste,0.8,1
this is an ideal representation of what an easy drinking pale ale should be . nose is very citrusy with a hint of estery notes that you ll find in a weiss bier . palate is a refreshing balance of hops malt that rides well on a medium to light body ending in a medium length finish of dry hop character . great with savory foods or by itself as an appetizer for other beers .,taste,0.7,1
oz brown brown bottle with brown ale written on the neck lable . pours a chestnut brown with a finger head good longevity and very nice lace . smells nutty and buttery but not a great deal of roasted malt aromas although they are present . again nutty and buttery without a great deal of roasted malt flavors at least not as much as i expected . nice hop bitterness without a huge amount of hop flavor . light and easy drinking . a very nice example of the style .,taste,0.9,1
poured on tap at sunset taps grill in allston ma . great bar get to it if you have the means . a looks nice deep dark black coffee roasted in appearance . slight active head . s smells nutty and sweet . pretty welcoming bouquet . t fantastic . malty sweet roasted toasted candied dark fruit a bit of spice . there s a medicinal quality here like found in old fashioned cola or root beer . very very quality and unique . of can not be improved i like the flavor that much . m pretty well carbonated this full bodied heavy beer goes down nicely . d moderate but great . i would n t want more than or but i ll enjoy that tulip all the way down . on tap this stuff is f in awesome .,taste,1.0,1
had at the lebanese taverna in adams morgan washington dc . a typical lager appearance clear straw yellow with about a finger or two of foamy head . s adjunct grains with some faint sweetness lingering in the background . t adjunct malts wheat rice maybe . with a light sweetness . m crisp and refreshing though a bit watery . d unobtrusive lager that pairs well with strongly flavored lebanese dishes by providing really nothing more than a break to clear the palate .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a standard mug . the appearance was exactly as it should be . it poured pretty dark but when held up to the light it was ruby going onto something like mahogany . when poured a small head formed that quickly died down into nothingness . no lacing was observed . the smell was decent . a lot of sweetness was noted something akin to very thin caramel . fairly malty with hop notes very well hidden . the taste was average . more grainy than i expected to say the least . i tasted a considerable amount of toasted malt however i felt this flavor was bland at best . if this were improved on a bit this beer would be something to be admired . to finish up bland malt taste and a little watery mouthfeel was good . nice and crisp . this beer was watered down enough that you could enjoy it easily all night . high marks for this one if someone desires a session beer . you really could n t go wrong if you like dark lagers here .,taste,0.6,1
poured like a bud but tasted much better . i dont like beers that i can see right through . transparency is usually a sign of a lack of character . not so with this beer . i was surprised how sweet this was . i think it would go really well at lemongrass a very nice thai place in brookline ma on harvard st. this was an interesting brew with a real grainy aftertaste that i liked . i have had quite a few different beers tonight and this is a nice one to stop on . crisp refreshing and sweet . i wish it was summer and not the end of fall . this beer would go nice on a hot day with some veggie dogs on the bbq and a dip in the pool . i wish i had something spicy to eat . this would be a good beer to introduce wine or mass marketed beer drinkers to . it wouldnt freak them out . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
grabbed a bottle of this at redlight redlight in orlando fl . terrapin is definitely one of my favorite breweries in the southeast . appearance between a very dark brown to jet black in color . smell not a very impressive nose . chocolate was the only prevalent aroma i could gather . taste for the genre of beer that it is i found this to have a good balance between the taste of chocolate milk and stout . i think that the sweetness has a great balance neither to much nor to little . definitely a crowd pleaser for those who are giving stouts a first try . i thought the finish reminded me of a similar taste of swiss miss hot chocolate after the sweetness fades . mouthfeel lighter bodied for a stout creamy not too complex . drinkability definitely could have a couple of these but not necessarily a kill a six pack kind of beer . great for dessert though .,taste,0.9,1
came across bottle on the shelves in ma . score . oz bottle . a a nice deep clear copper color with a tan colored head that fades quickly to very small bubbles atop the brew . good . s i get some grassy hop upfront with some sweet toffee quickly followed by some more sweet caramel towards the back . good . t a boozy bourbon taste upfront blended with a hint of creamy walnut . this is quickly followed by an acidy rye . more bourbon burn on the back . this one needs to sit for a while . very one dimensional right now . ok. m medium body with a great carbonation . a boozy finish . good . o all in all this needs some time to calm down . not very many flavors shine through on this one right now . it s very heavy on the bourbon . i would hope the flavors get better over time .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a tumbler glass . appearance big tan head . dark brown body . almost a black . smell sweet smell of malts . bit of roastiness to it . taste nice balance between roasted bitterness and chocolatey sweetness . this might be the best tasting brown ale i ve ever had . mouthfeel the carbonation gives it a really smooth mouth coating quality .,taste,0.9,1
from the holiday pack appearance nice clear golden honey brown . not much of a head but the hue really appeals to me . lacing is n t bad either . smell pleasnt fresh clean smelling hops with a perfect balance of sweetness . smells more like a good apa . i m impressed . taste another below average tasting saranac beer . this one like so many others simply lacks in the flavor department . there s nothing repulsive about it there s just nothing great here . everything feels toned down . it s crisp and refreshing though and would go well on a hot day .,taste,0.4,0
a clear gold with a giant sticky long lasting head . s hoppy . big pine and grapefruit . t resinous hops fresh grapefruit and grapefruit rind tangerines . intensely bitter aftertaste . m slick oily body with appropriate carbonation . d i quite like this one a big fragrant hoppy ipa .,taste,1.0,1
beer pours a beautiful deep amber into a tulip glass substantial tan head . aroma is peat malt alcohol taste is nice smoky malt with a touch of dried prunes a slight bitter finish and alcohol is present as warmth in the throat more than in flavor . mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation . overall a thoroughly enjoyable take on the style another winner from smuttynose . worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
a i was really excited about this beer after purchasing a hefe glass to drink it in and i had previously heard good things . the pour was very nice its really cloudy and has a large orange top that fades to yellow at the bottom of the glass . minimal head that disappears quicker than i blow it . s strong honey scent with orange and actually a little malty . smells and looks yummy at this point . t a sheet houston we ve got a problem . it tastes like bud light . actually it tastes like budweiser ya know the heavy stuff i wanted a freakin wheat beer and what happened to the honey and orange . quality assurance missed this bottle apparently . m well it least it quenches my thirst but it really needs an orange or lemon to give it some sort of appeal to my tongue . d sure . on a summer afternoon after i get off work and want to sit in the sun . but no on a fall day in minnesota . this is actually like the corona of hefe . crap by itself but give it a training wheel and suddenly it blossoms .,taste,0.4,0
a medium to dark brown body with a huge pillowy dark beige head . lots of lace gets left as the head makes its way towards the bottom of the glass . s butter cream instant coffee . very mellow and rounded not burnt or overly roasted . t blackberry sourness hits me right off the bat . mixes with butterscotch stale coffee sour chocolate milk and bittering hops towards the end . faint roasted grains attempt at balancing out this beer . m silky and smooth . not bad . d i m questioning whether or not i got a bad bottle . sourness is too intense there is no balance . this beer does n t match the reviews of others that have sampled it . perhaps one day i ll try it again . .but it wo n t be for a while .,taste,0.4,0
the requisite wheat beer from the taster pack . i have come to never expect great things from these but . a hazy golden with absolutely no head at all not even a coating on the surface of the beer . there is no lacing at all which is not surprising given the lack of head . s banana and wheat not getting much beyond that . t taste falls totally flat for me . a little bit of wheat some light citrus y flavors which adds tartness followed by sweetness but i could be drinking a watered down carbonated juice . the tart and sweet balance nicely but i have to fight to even taste those . i know it s a light summer beer but i do n t think that means it should n t have any flavor . m light with more carbonation than i would expect from the look of it . refreshing . o mediocre at best . hardly any flavor and what flavor there is is n t that great . totally unexceptional which is as i said about what i have come to expect from these taster pack wheats .,taste,0.4,0
purchased at market cross pub in carlisle pa i have been itching at the chance to have this beer and i have been waiting for the perfect moment . i have had for the past weeks . a a dark thick black and viscous pour with a tanned burnt head . it reminds me of watching the chocolate swirling commercials when i was pouring . s a burnt malty smell that opens the sinuses . it has a trail of sweety chocolate as the smell dissipates . t this is where i got a little dissappointed . it had a good taste to start but as i was downing it it had the aftertaste of burnt toast . if you like burnt toast then this beer would be perfect for you . it was still good flavor of dark malts and yields minimal hoppiness is that a word . d this is one of those special occasion types of beer . however i feel this beer would be great with a surf and turf dinner . it packs a little punch at then end but i just cant get over the extra burtn crispy flavor,taste,0.6,1
very good beer overall mouthfeel was a bit thin but other than that i think they have a solid beer . this one was apparently a good batch and was listed at . abv . tasty with heavy taste of coffee and some dark chocolate flavors . this is a beer that i like and even some of my macro brew minded friends even love this one . it s very drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours a very clear golden fizzy color . the color is very thin though looks almost like it is watered down . there is not very much to the smell . a lot of malt and biscuit smell . the smell has little to no hops at all . the taste is actually a lot like a watered down version of mgd . i like mgd out of the bottle so it is n t awful but very light taste . it s almost like someone poured mgd and water . this beer is very thin with a lot of carbonation on the tongue . the drinkability on this beer is very high because it is easy to take down . it is almost too easy too drink as i have a feeling i know a couple of people who could drink a case of these and not feel a thing .,taste,0.4,0
ok i m suprised i really like this . this has some of the funky earthy qualities i like in belgian ales . more sour cherries than anything in the smell and taste . nice smooth mouthfeel and clean slightly sour finish . i hated samuel adams cherry wheat it kept me from trying this . this is definately a love it or hate it brew . i love it . oh since i ve read the other reviews after posting mine this is not a true lambic but if it is a fruit beer it is the first one i ve enjoyed .,taste,1.0,1
appearance dark brown colored brew with a frothy tan head . smell vinegar cherries berries and yeast with hints of malt and alcohol . taste the initial sour blast gives way to fruit flavors that highlight cherry and wildberry . has an acidic finish that strangely comes across as sweet . mouthfeel light medium body . the slightly oily quality of this brew allows the flavors to really stick around . drinkablity very tasty and consumable . a challenge at first but worth getting used to .,taste,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into my duvel tulip . bottle a medium orange with a huge tan head . good retention and slight lacing . s spices and wood . t spices old chocolate very unique slight heat . d good carbonation medium body . o hard to place but good . i liked this one .,taste,0.9,1
appearance goldy light brown great clarity thinnish layer of floppy white foam that becomes a thin crown head retention not so good aroma grain husks in tepid water faint whisp of malt and perhaps some fruitiness flavor dry watery malt base woodsy hop flavor tobacco finishes dry with a slight bitterness mouthfeel light body fine carbonation thin texture other comments the aroma reminds me of the smell when i rinse out my mash tun after dumping the spent grains in the trash . it s pretty lame but the hop flavor is kind of nice . the label says drink it cold . yeah why try to find any flavor and aroma in this thing .,taste,0.6,1
textbook ipa appearance clear amber topped by a frothy white head that retains and laces nicely . the aroma is as good you could hope for in an ipa . candied sugar and pink grapefruit toffee and a bouquet of fresh flowers . more malty than hoppy which is a surprise . the taste is a toasted caramel malt met by a rounded fruity bitter middle with a quick bright finish . actually it s quite malt forward for an ipa as i said toasty but with some really deep hop flavor to balance things out rather than a brash bitterness you find in some ipas and for me this totally works . i image some people might complain it s not bitter enough but judged on its own merits without comparisons i say this is a real tasty treat . could it be more bitter . yes . would that be an improvement though . tough to say . i ll apply the better is the enemy of good enough leave well enough alone school of thought here . full bodied slightly chewy a good mouthfeel to deliver rich malt and hop flavor but a tad more carbonation might help lift things a tad but that said there s a certain dryness that keeps the maltiness in check . not bad at all for an ipa in a can but i d reach for a surly furious or red racer first and second if i had the choice .,taste,0.9,1
sold to me as plead the fifth imperial stout . also it came in a fourpack not a bomber . and i should mention that i bought it at eagle river liquor in fulton illinois . because that store does n t sell enough good beer . damn fine pour . damn fine . i d pit this bad mofo up against dark lord and the abyss . black as the total absence of colors and then there s a wonderful chocolate brown head sitting on top of it that is just mouthwatering . seriously i ve been here for like years and i do n t think i ve ever used the phrase mouthwatering before since it s so cliche . but that s what this is . smells very rich and intense . this is a room temp pour but it s still pretty hard to pick out one flavor from another . there s a little bit of smokiness but that s overridden by chocolate and roughraw porter malts . you also got some bread and nuts in there too . not much of the liquor or alcohol burny yeast that you normally expect from an ris . tastes . wow the taste is solid but still a total letdown . little dull and watery at first but that falls into a meaty smoke flavor that runs quickly into a chocolate malt and gives way to some lightly burny yeast . eh . the blend ai n t all the great the seltzery beginning is nothing short of offputting and it s not nearly intense enough for the style . do n t get me wrong i am by no means the kind of guy who gets down on beers for not being xtreme enough . but i expect a lot out of an ris . and this one while plenty enjoyable does n t fully deliver .,taste,0.6,1
exhibits a nice pinkish color from the cherries used in brewing . light and a no head retention to speak of . smell is overwhelmingly of cherries . almost like cherry soda . the taste is solid . bitter cherries mingle with bitter hops . i m actually diggin this ride . light malt adds a touch . wine like specifically sherry . mouthfeel is a bit thin . drinkiability is moderate to average . not an everyday beer but when the occassion calls for it its a dessert beer .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a samuel adams perfect pint glass . thanks to my friend audi for bringing it up from atlanta . a crystal clear darker gold color . aggressive pour leads to fluffy finger head that stuck around for quite a while . strong excellent lacing . very nice appearing ipa . s hop profile has faded a bit but it is still very hop forward which is expected from a brew named hopsecutioner . sweet citrus profile here as well with some sweet malt . t wow . for a beer that is a week or two past its peak this is one heck of an ipa . really nice hop profile with the piney and citrus hops sharing a dance floor and sharing it well . malt back end plays nicely here as well . what a wonderful flavor . alcohol well hidden here . . could get creepy . m decent body bitter hop oils nicely carbonated . good feel . o a solid ipa and seeing as this is my first terrapin experience i ll be gladly going back for more . a really nicely constructed beer and one i could easily kick back a sixer of in a session .,taste,0.9,1
amber leaning in the orange direction with a moderate topping of bleached tan . buttery metallics on the nose with underlying bready maltiness . enters with mildly toasty multi grain bread sensation . minor flourishes of meat and smokiness . turns fruitier via figs and pears and cherries coupled with a dry buttered toffee accompaniment . hops enter with a quick quinine mineral blast turning toward dry leafy stalks twisted with metal . the finale is plenty bitter but not off balance . on the plus side of medium bodied with a slow rising carbonation . very impressive .,taste,1.0,1
it has a nice color . they go out of their way to show you this by putting it in clear bottles . not much of a smell . compared to other brown ales i have had there is not much taste or flavor . people who are n t really into craft beer would still enjoy a few .,taste,0.6,1
oz can with blue mountains . into a duvel tulip i know i know far more than this beer deserves . a well perhaps i have to blame myself for using my tulip for this but this is actually pretty good looking for the style of course . a brilliant gold body with lively carbonation starts out topped by two inches of surprisingly dense white foam . after a while much longer than i expected it settles into a thin cap and ring with a bit of lace left around the sides . not bad at all . s ugh . just ugh . yuck . sour sour sour . just the nastiest assault of adjunct crap that you could imagine . no discernible malt or hops just some gross sour corn . absolutely one of the worst smelling beers i ve ever encountered . why god why . t okay now this is just water with maybe a bit of corn juice mixed in . maybe a bit of yeasty fruit but absolutely no aftertaste . very light smooth and dare i say it cold tasting . i guess when you drink this straight from the can the aroma is a non issue and i have to admit that this is a pretty refreshing taste . the sourness of the smell translates into a crispness that works well for such a weak beer . m is there anything thinner than water . if so then this feels like that . otherwise i d compare the silver bullet to sparkling water with slightly larger bubbles . not bad for the style i guess but in no way pleasing . d i really hate to give such a crappy beer any respect at all but i have to respect the ba system of giving truly separate scores for each attribute . as poor quality as this beer is it s hard to deny that it s one of the easiest beers in the world to drink unless you pour it into an oversized tulip glass and have to smell it s unholy stench every time you take a swig . under normal drinking circumstances this is about as poundable as it gets . notes i ve had more coors lights than i care to admit and it s fun finally to review it . i really think that too many reviewers make up their minds about a beer ahead of time and give low scores across the board either because they think it s cool to dis an unpopular beer or maybe because they hate it so much that s for aroma and flavor are n t sufficient to give it the minute overall score they think it deserves . i say give any beer credit where credit is due . as gross as this beer was it was a great looking brew for its style and it went down easy . does that count for nothing . all right enough ranting . cheers .,taste,0.4,0
consumed got this in a trade with my secret santa bif . poured into a duvel parra tulip a a very turbid brown pours into my glass and i was n t expecting a beer so dark . looking straight at it i ca n t see through the beer but held to the light yields a wonderful crimson mahogany glow on the bottom and sides of the glass . a very aggressive pour yields a frothy light brown head with impressive staying power for a beer this big . s i presume this bottle to be relatively fresh so this beer currently sits between an old ipa and an old ale . i get lots of sweet malt and caramel with some dark candied fruits . there seems to be the slightest bit of hop coming through and it blends well with the aforementioned fruit notes . t while still a bit cold i get heavy caramel malt . it blankets my tongue with a warm candied nut flavor but not like any stout or porter i ve ever had . the hop bitterness is present and it actually makes for a spectacular balance in the flavor . oranges dipped in molasses come to mind . f this is awesome in the beer . it s very chewy but not as thick as some dipas i ve had . looking at you hoptaneous combustion . the carbonation is perfect . enough of a tiny fizzle on the tongue but the beer still coats my mouth with a graceful silkiness . i get a wonderful full feeling with every sip . it s causing me to take pretty big sips . d while i m getting a bit of alcohol from this beer i do n t want to slow down drinking it . that being said i ll still sip it over the course of the next half hour or so but i have a feeling i ll enjoy the whole thing . this was my first formal american barleywine review and only the third i ve ever tasted behind stone old guardian and nemesis . i do believe i enjoy this more than the two former so i ll be giving this slightly increased points towards style for the time being .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
dark brown almost black in the middle but ruby influences are easily noticed around the edges . beige foam at the apex the head was only a half finger tall . head retention was fair the bubbles quickly faded to a soapy cap with naked spots . the subsequent lacing was spotty and not all that widespread . all in all this is a good looking beer . the nose is not all that chatty but the aromas i do smell are quite appropriate . chocolate spiked with coffee beans plus there is a tickle of dried nuts . lightly fruity and earthy it is a damn shame the potency is so low . i like what i smell . it says porter to me . thus it is inviting . sadly even after it warmed up even more the beer did not get any chattier bummer . the nose is weak but inviting . it only took be a few sips to realize a couple things . one this is not a beefy american porter i am fine with that . two this is a really tasty and well made porter . bitter chocolate with coffee beans upfront but this is quickly matched with sweet chocolate not candy like molasses with some caramel notes that linger until the aftertaste . the modest amount of dark fruits hop earthiness and floral hints round out the flavor profile . even though this is not a hefty porter it is very tasty . i dont mind the fact that hop bitterness is minimal sometimes hoppy porters wear me out . this is a damn lovely and well made beer . it is a tickle smaller than medium in body the carbonation is fairly low but it feels natural on the tongue . while the mouthfeel is weaker than id like it really doesnt harm the beer . so what is the point of knocking it much . i should say the aftertaste is long and lingering it is a lovely mix of roasted malts with chocolate caramel and coffee hints . very nice . well this might be the best sc beer i have tasted . this is a really tasty porter . it is complex and yet simple in many regards . i do like . i would buy a six pack of this and happily drink it with some really good burgers and all the fixings . damn drinkable very likeable timtheenchanta this was quite a treat . thanks .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a oz bottle the other day only because i had never tried it before and it was only like . ish . i read the reviews here on beer advocate first before trying it and i was expecting the worst . it turned out not as bad as i imagined . i was surprised that the . was hardly noticable . until i got to the bottom of that oz then i felt it . i might buy this beer again just because it was so cheap . i would not recomend it though .,taste,0.3,0
bottle pours dark dark brown with a finger tan head that faded to a film and left some spotted lacing smells of bourbon oak vanilla and roasted chocolate malts taste is near perfect no harsh booze heat this feels aged with out losing any flavor nice mix of bourbon oak burnt roasted chocolate malts vanilla mouthfeel is just thin like watery thin with a little zip of carbonation drinkability the flavor is up there with the best kbs bcs the body being so thin ruins it a little,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the avenue pub . a bit of confusion as to what beer this actually was but i believe this is the correct listing taken from another site but correct me if i m wrong please polly . oz pour to a cervoise . pours mostly head . manipulated to a inch bright white head . very fine bubbles in the head . rigid as it slowly dissipates to a film of good thickness . nice honey orange color that is both hazy and cloudy . nose is the highlight here . full of orange and lemon zest fresh flowers grass and lavender with just the slightest hint of funk at the end . taste is dominated by the floral notes and lavender with a nice lemon and citrus hop bitterness to finish almost too bitter actually . good high carbonation very lively on the tongue and light bodied . aout average drinkability . a lovely saison that i may have to head over to the pub for again tomorrow .,taste,0.7,1
above average imp . stout but not as pleasing as i would have expected a dark brew from lake louie to be . perhaps i am being overly critical because i expect so much from this brewery but i find myself merely happy with this beer not blown away . appearance is very good . head retention is perfect body is onyx with only a slight ruby hue . head should be a bit darker . aromas are rich with alcohol chocolate and french roast . there is a surprisingly delightful hoppyness in the middle . they are so close . if the hops only finished this beer would be so much better . taste is mainly coffee and chocolate with hints of smoke and that surprisingly nice hop middle . too bad it doesnt linger in the after taste . there is something to this beer . my girl friend says its like strapping on a hang glider and running to the edge of the cliff building and building the adrenaline only to stop at the edge and turn back . mephisto has all the base and body it needs but it does not take the leap as most ll beers do . dont get me wrong this is one fantastic full bodied beer but stylistically it doesnt live up to lls scotch ales porters and even the milk stout . very good but not in the top five imp stouts ive tasted . i wouldnt be surprised if its improved by next year .,taste,0.6,1
this is the most undrinkable beer i have ever tried . it poured a nice golden color with a white thick head . smells of spices and floral hops . tastes like a spice cabinet . way over powering on the spices . nothing else can come through no hops no malts just crazy spices . ca n t descrbe the mouth feel because of all the spices . . . i had to pour this one into the sink and i did n t even feel bad doing it .,taste,0.2,0
thank you very much for this bottle hopasaurusrex . pours a very nice dark orange with dark yellow highlights topped with a three finger cream colored head great lacing . smell is of orange oil malted grain wet hay wintergreen and herbal liquors absinthe . taste is very intense metallic flavor similar to cilantro pine resin caramel roastiness orange oil and black pepper . feel is great for a aipa dense and intense but heavy carbonation makes it very refreshing and drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
this one came from the bottle . very very dark . .like a good stout should be . pours smooth with little head but nice lacing afterwards . the aroma of the beer is the best part heavy on the coffee and to a lesser extent some chocolate . with respect to taste a little on the bitter side though still respectable . a velvety mouth feel really enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
after painfuly finishing the champagne of beers i discovered i had an ephifany . urine does n t impress your typical common man . just like that hot blonde in high school she is a one night stand . although we are impressed with the looks sadly this bi h just could n t put out .,taste,0.7,1
a deep amber color with head the quickly disappears . s smells of dark fruit an alcohol t sweet raisin taste followed by bitter raisin taste which may have been from the grapefruit hops . interesting m really thin for percent and smooth . d man this is weird but i think this is the first dogfish head i actually liked . i had the back in the day and may have it again because it was undrinkable and the peach flavor sour was a drain pour . really solid beer and was impressed .,taste,1.0,1
had this on tap at jacob wirth tonight at the harpoon event mishap . poured a hazy burnt orange color with a tan head that was pretty small and faded fast . the color was great but it loses some points for the lack of head formed . the smell was cinnamon and clove with a hint of vanilla and earthy pumpkin . some molasses and brown sugar too . the taste was much like the nose but with the addition of sweet cream and a buttery malt flavor . the taste of this beer was exceptional . mouthfeel was rich and viscous velvety . carbonated like others of the style but much heavier overall it drank like a stout . the great taste and feel to this one make it very enjoyable and the alcohol is very well hidden . this may be my favorite of this style yet .,taste,1.0,1
light brown almost no head . fizzy . cheap malt and a little bit of hop and earth . this beer is still a guilty pleasure for me as i love how it tastes . malty with better balance than most mass produced beers . pretty good for macro . craft is now my first love but sometimes dos e hits the spot .,taste,0.8,1
the bottle was date coded with best by may . poured into a pint glass hop wallop flowed from it s bottle and rolled into my glass the color was surprisingly yellow but once the glass was full it glimmered a delicate light gold . poured very well with a two finger head that just peered over the brim of the glass . the head lasted a few moments and then began to fad leaving behind a beautiful sticky lace in it s place . the smell is sweet . a very fruity and pleasant smell . it smells of oranges lemons and most of all i think cumquat . at first a small sip shows no mercy a powerful hop profile hits you complex and strong hops . theres a slightly spicy note then it mellows out leaving the citrusy characteristic i smelled but not sweet this time a delicious bittery citrus instead grapefruit . a large sip reveals something else something a little sweeter at first then bitter . very little carbonation the beer feels light but also dense . i love this beer . it s a great summer beer and i look forward to its return to my fridge every year . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
i just had my first guinness in years . ive had fond memories of this brand because it was my introduction to the world beyond watery american lagers many years ago . maybe my palate has evolved but im pretty sure theyve changed the product . it still pours beautifully although im convinced the head isnt quite as thick and creamy and its an eggshell white rather than the creamy white i remember . pleasantly mild roasty notes but not as dry as i remember and there isnt much of a finish at all . maybe nostalgia is just coloring my memories but the bottom line is today i would consider this a decent refreshment beer but not at all one to savor .,taste,0.4,0
pours an ink black with a tiny dark tan head . the smell is richly malty with some piney hopiness a touch of sweetness and just the tiniest hint of metal . the taste is malty and sweet with some really harsh astringency that is somewhat metallic in nature . it s really quite gross . this is not a good stout . drink anything but this .,taste,0.3,0
another bottle courtesy of my local trade partner tone who wants to see me keep my bottle count in line with the canquest tm . oakle doakle . from the bottle sometimes it s ok to be bitter . when thye stick you on a ship and send you to india without any good ale from home it s ok to be bitter . the result was india pale ale the high point in bitterness history . when your team goes . when you do n t make it past the ladies tee . or when you want an ale with as much oomph as a steak a burrito or a vegas bachelorette party . be bitter . people will understand . i had not even finished my aggro pour when i caught that first musky whiff of hops . the two fingers of tawny head head beckoned like a siren from the shore . the color was a slightly hazy orangish amber and my mouth was watering nearly uncontrollably . the nose was pine y with a caramel sweetness underneath . as the head feel a thick sticky lacing began to appear . mouthfeel was about as full as i have gotten from a non draft beer and the hops went immediately to work at scrubbing my tongue . the hops were bitter but slightly off and i am unsure whether it was due to freshness or brewing process as there was no date on the bottle . finish was initially bitter giving way to a light caramel sweetness at the extreme finish . worth a try especially if you can be guaranteed of its freshness .,taste,0.6,1
there are two types of belgian ipas those that are basically american ipa recipes fermented with belgian yeasts stone ipa lefreak and belgian beers that use an aggressive approach to hopping xx bitter xtra gold . this beer is an example of the latter . beer pours a cloudy golden with a huge dense head . aroma is tropical fruit and a sugary sweetness which does not manifest itself in the flavor . this bottle has been in my fridge for a few months so it does not really have a huge hop nose like a fresh example would . the strong point of this beer is the ultra dry mouthfeel which leaves an impression very much like a saison . this is a lovely beer not the best that het anker has to offer but quite good .,taste,0.7,1
millions of thanks to swillbilly for hooking me up with this beer . this beer is in a league of its own . this is the most unique mrzen oktoberfest i have ever had and i have devoted the last couple of weeks to studying and tasting mrzen beers . appearance pours a beautiful copper color with a majestic head sitting atop the noble beer as the crown worthy of the king of oktoberfest mrzen beers . properly labeled as imperial while the designation oktoberfest may be subject to discussion . smell big peach vanilla oak liquor alcohol sweet buttery warming beautiful nose with just a pinch of grassy hop . this is a sniffing beer so much so i put the second half of the bomber in a snifter and the aroma grew from a to a as the beer warmed in my snifter . the hints of bourbon and wood just triggered massive salivation . truly enticing . that said it did not smell like a mrzen more like an oak aged triple or a sweet barleywine maybe an old ale . taste i am awed and conflicted . this is the best tasting mrzen i have ever had if indeed you consider it a mrzen . it is hardly representative of the style it is better imo . wow . i am going to open a prophecy next to compare . is it a triple or a barley wine hmm . the flavor is very bold alcohol vanilla wood fruit plums and raisins bread and buttery creamy candied malts . it is an intimidating beer . this is not one i would call approachable or easy it will smack you around and leave you begging for more but it is still sleek and seductive in nature . super sweet brown sugar caramel and candy stick to the cheeks and a hint of citrus blends with the alcohol to force a pucker . mouthfeel rich and sweet this beer is as chewy and yet smooth as lagavulin yr single malt scotch with the perfect touch of subtle carbonation and spicy bite . drinkability the flavor hits like a baseball bat and lasts as long a the resulting welt . mmm . lingering all night aftertaste of green raisins and booze this beer made me drunk and still want more . good thing i only had one because i could lose control with this one . well done avery . hope this is helpful . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed tap flying saucer houston tx pours a pale reddish colored body cloudy . small off white head diminishing . fruity aroma roasted . little aroma . light malty chocolately taste . some smokey porter taste . somewhat watery . some roasted taste . carbonated . somewhat skunky taste . very malty .,taste,0.8,1
i think i paid . for a pack of this so my expectations are n t the highest going in . . . a clear amber color with thick bubbly off white foam . little lacing though . s i did n t get much on the nose . very muted t a little hoppiness comes across but not as snappy as i would like from this style m not a ton of body but its more substantial than normal domestic piss . good for the price d nothing wrong with the beer . clean finish and the fact that it comes in a can mean that i can probably drink several .,taste,0.8,1
deep copper orange in color with perfect clarity . poured with a frothy off white foam with superb staying power to the finish . the foam leaves sheets of sticky lacings on the glass . intense fresh hop aroma tangy citrus orange and lemon earthy floral and pine hop aromas with a touch of grapefruit . medium bodied lighly resinous with lively carbonation . flavor is a balance of tangy citrus orange and pine hops from beginning to end . there is a bit of sweet maltiness beneath but only enough to be noticed . earthy floral hop flavors show up at the finish and transition into a lingering pine hop aftertaste .,taste,0.7,1
a beautiful orange bit of haze and the most wonderful frothy pillowy head that you can imagine that very slowly turns to some really nice lacing . s brett sweet sour fruit funk and a small shovel full of dirt . t very well balanced tart and hoppy to begin with . gets down to earth towards the end . musty earthy with a hint of funk and a clean aftertaste . m good carbonation goes down smooth but not exceptionally . d i could drink this all night . the bitterness and funk and earthiness all remarkably leave the palate fresh and clean for the next taste of what ever you are having . fantastic .,taste,1.0,1
german flip top bottle pnt . fl oz . pops . open with a tight bop . an aggressive pour yields a beige cake like spumescent head cap over a dark amber brown pour with spotty carbonation bubbles . head cap pops up after a few healthy swirls . leafy spice cake like aroma . some grainy aspects . first swigs plain oatmeal cereal flavors of malts . basic grainy textures and flavor . breakfast cereal malts . some delicate roasted malts and some dry grassy hints of hops peek . a twinge of red apple mustiness . sticky aftertaste of leather . easy sipper due to the medium body and dull carbonation . a drawback is the cloying butterscotch aftertaste . last swigs brown sugar and honey tea . proper to style in that this is a one dimensional brew . how cool to open a flip top bottle . without researching the abv it seems low in the abv mark . never looking to try this again . in the land of german beers yuenglingville this is a bit flat . beer is good . happy beering . .,taste,0.7,1
a slight hazy deep gold amber color . finger head . fantastic retention and abundant lace . looks quite promising . s bursting with soft citrus aromas . good lord do hallertau smell fantastic when amped up . smells like the hop pellets that i add to homebrew . very nice indeed . f surprisingly complex grain bill up front . great layers of malt sweetness that are quickly beaten down by a wave of hallertau . great resinous hop quality along with citrus overtones and a firmly bitter backbone . well balanced but definitely hoppy . m thick and chewy a bit heavy for a pilsner but you wo n t hear me complain about that . . d a little low . alcohol is noticeable and makes this a bit of a sipper . overall i m pretty damn impressed . i d have to say that this is the best imperial pils i ve ever had . i look forward to the rest of my pack and will likely be buying a few more . highly recommended to anyone and well worth seeking out . this beer just goes to show that boston beer can make great beers to sell to the masses and pay the bills and they can also make some truly fantastic beers to appeal to the biggest beer geeks of all . all of my fellow advocates . thank you sam .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a standard tumbler . a semi cloudy golden copper with a reddish hue . little thin wispy head that hangs around just fine for the style . s amazingly fresh smell of ripe dark fruit and malts up front . notes of cedar and fresh tobacco leaves . floral hops take the backseat . t most hopheads will not like this beer as it is mostly malty . i get black cherries and a slight hint of honey . not sweet at all though . a really friendly amber ale . d great . could down at least or . value excellent for what you get .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber . this one pours a nice black color with a great dark brown frothy head with good size . head retention is good and it leaves a nice brown lacing about the glass . the aroma coming of this one is of heavy chocolate with a slight floral hoppiness mingling about . some coffee can also be detected in the smell . the taste was excellent all the great qualities of a stout were present with the taste of dark chocolate . it seems the coffee flavor can out on the backside as an after taste also there was some bitterness present . mouthfeel was full bodies and creamy . overall all this is a truly great beer the chocolate is defiantly there but no overwhelming . this second half of the bomber went great with some good dark chocolate . highly recommended rogue does a magnificent job again .,taste,1.0,1
poured into pint glass a syrupy black with dark tan head s typical coffee roasted malt smell . not incredibly strong smell . m medium carbonation . fairly smooth t taste similar to smell . roasted malt slight coffee . just a little too much noticeable alcohol taste overall a pretty nice imperial stout worth the price paid .,taste,0.9,1
served in a room temp . mug is reddish amber in color . a nice fluffy head topped the pour . smells of caramelized malts along with baked bread yeast . the taste starts with the malty goodness of a marzen the beer seems to hit a wall at the middle and never recovers to give much of a finish . the finish is dry and rather bland . mouthfeel is light and could use a bump up in the carbonation . all in all this is an easy drinker a little light in the flavor but quaffable .,taste,0.6,1
certainly a must try beer . the hype is warranted enough for you to get your hands on at least one bottle try for yourself . i ll skip the usual breakdown in this review and just say that in general i m not a fan of barrel aged beers especially bourbon barrels . most brewers overdo it the moment a barrel is involved . and i love bourbon on its own . but in the case of kbs bourbon is a beautiful complement to the very rich vanilla and coffee . it definitely works and is n t even as syrupy as you might expect . i prefer the founders breakfast stout to the kentucky breakfast but i love both . your life as a beer drinker is not complete until you ve at least tried this magnificent beer .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed bottle pours an amber colored body with a small white head . some spices and some alcohol are present in the aroma . has a pale and dry taste with a bitter aftertaste . a little bit of sweetness but not enough to balance the bitterness in my opinion .,taste,0.4,0
i had the sampler at pikes tonight that had this beer . as small as the sampler was i could n t finish this beer . smell decent . i gave it a higher ranking because i felt a little guilty . . this beer was not high on my ranking . i am not going to rip through it here because that just does n t seem right . mouthfeel was carbonization lots,taste,0.2,0
this was my first brew at a john harvard s . as it was served i saw it had a nice bubbley head to it it would disapate as it hit my beard . smelled good and rich some hops made it to my nose . very discrete though . the first taste was ok there was something off though . the red that i was expecting seemed to have a metallic flavor to it . the red was overly sweet as well giving it a very pungent flavor . it soured my taste a little . and the finish was unsatisfying . it seemed as though the taps needed to be cleaned on this one . was not a huge fan of this however my other brews were fine at john harvard s .,taste,0.4,0
appearance is a golden transparent lager with very small carbonation bubbles rising from below . poured into glass with very slight head which dissapeared within seconds . smell is hoppy mildly alcohlic but dissappointingly average . i was not impressed with taste . to me it is a slight step above miller genuine draft in terms of taste . mouthfeel also very average again reminds me of mgd . because of its similarity to mgd its drikability is just average as well . i was dissapointed in this beer as it was recommended and i expected better from a munich brewer like paulaner .,taste,0.4,0
literally pours like motor oil . this beer is extremely thick . its viscosity prevents much turbulance as its settling and leaves a thin almost non existant head . has a chocolatey smell but its somewhat faint . difficult to predict its taste from the smell alone . for the alcohol content of the beer and the range of ingrediences it has an underwhelming smell . tastes sweet with very strong chocolate presence . very malty with a slight hint of coffee taste to it . any hops are overpowered by the chocolate notes . tastes like drinking a liquified tube of chocolate cookie dough . this would make a good dessert beer . the mouthfeel is chalky and thick . it leaves a sweet aftertaste almost as if one had been pouring a bittersweet version of hershey s chocolate syrup on your tongue . drinkability . one is more than enough . oz of this would have been plenty for one sitting .,taste,0.8,1
labatt blue pours a corn colored yellow . darker than most macros the head was very foamy at first and shrunk to about inch . lacing on the glass was minimul . smell is very sweet and grainy almost popcorn smelling . taste is very light but good sweetness with a good blend of hops . feels crisp and refreshing in the mouth . drinkable in the summer months still a couple of better macros out there for a cheaper price .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the brewery march . a black as night . not much head at all though some agitation gives maybe half a finger of it . s not sure what it is about all of the beers from this place that i tried but none of them have any aroma at all . you might have to snort it to get anything but i was n t willing to go that far . t this was actually my favorite of the three that i tried . nice bits of molasses brown sugar coffee and malt . m a bit thin and light even for an average porter but still pleasant enough . d definitely could down a bucket of this stuff being as light as it is . the low abv helps too .,taste,0.8,1
inky black with a small softly placed tan capping of fluffy firm foam . a few links of strings and spots lace the glass . aroma is simmering of coffee and chocolate slightly smokey and a sliver of plummy rummy heat . grand taster . wow what a perfection of tender coffee roastyness and chocolate smoothness . the coffee realm has a nice rounded sweetened edge to its roasty boast of flavor . tenderly smokey and slightly charred much like a pot of coffee that s sat on the heat a bit too long . great finish too . as it longs over the palate with a texturized smoothness of coffee and chocolate cream bits of black licorice and molasses float off with a dark candied delight . excellent excellent flavors . yum . body is medium with a thinner start and quite smooth with a nice texture of fluffy chocolate and coffee roastabilty and one awesome finish . a very nice winter treat that was a pure suprise of tasty goodness and pleasurably drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
. oz bottle dated . poured transparent gold with some floating yeast and light carbonation . no head and little lace . smells of syrupy caramel strong whiskey like alcohol . caramel flavors up front building rounded and slightly smoky sweet oak in the center before finishing with very fruity stinging alcoholic warmth . somewhat more carbonated on the tongue than expected syrupy and creamy on the palate . a strong sipping beer . flavor profile is unusual and very deftly handled .,taste,1.0,1
exceptional on every level . pilsner brews are a varied bunch and some of the most intensely flavoured beers i ve tried have been pilsners . this is on the mild side though but still impresses me in all the most important areas . the taste is best described as just very balanced . while prima pils is a rush of sweet floral hoppiness this is maltier and does n t have quite as intense a flavour . pleasant bubbly mouthfeel and very satisfying on the way down .,taste,1.0,1
if you love horrible hangovers this is the best beer you can have . icehouse is cheap and really should not be drank by anyone who considers themselves a beer connosseur . if you are a year old poor college kid this is amazing beer if you are not this is a skunky brew .,taste,0.6,1
pour was deep purple with hints of cherry red . lots of head in the pour but when i got it it was light . raspberry up front quite strong . very sweet sugar bomb raspberry syrup more sugar and a very light tartness . i struggled to find something else but the sugar and syrup were so overpowering . the sour flavor was slightly there so a hint of wildness existed somewhere . decent carbonation fairly full body smooth drinking . i will never drink this again i never finished my snifter . it was too sweet and gave me a sugar headache . it was too overpowering where the other flavors seemed to be washed out .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into nonic pint glass . a initially this stuff looks black as night but upon closer inspection it s a very dark opaque brown with just a smidge of light on the edges . small tan ish gray head rises about half an inch though a patchy cap remains for a few minutes . s wow big on the roasty aromas like a subdued stout . moderate copper aroma ultimately becomes the focus rounded out with bits of coffee near burnt bread and hints of smoke and dark chocolate . roasted to be sure but more subtle and complex rather than the coffee and or caramel esque overtones residing in stouts . t i do n t know that i ve ever thought too hard about schwarzbiers but this is definitely the best one i ve had . very much in line with the nose . semi sweet burnt grain flavors hit immediately with a gradual drying effect throughout . the metallic taste peeks in and out of corners but never makes itself nearly as prominent as it did in the nose . roasty flavors continue mid to late palate with bitter mild coffee edging in until the finish . dusty tannic notes come on full force in the finish though the aftertaste is somewhat clean considering the big flavors with small burnt coffee notes lingering . m very smooth with a great moderate carbonation . it seems a bit thin at times though this is probably what helps me deal with the burnt tastes much more easily than i can when it comes to stouts . d the bitterness in the aftertaste interferes slightly with the overall drinkability but overall this stuff goes down quick . definitely something i could have at least two of .,taste,1.0,1
got this one from a winter variety pack . it pours a nice golden color in the glass . the aggressive lemon smell reminds me of cleaning solution . the taste is n t too far off . this beer seems to have been a well intentioned attempt at adding something simple and refreshing to a variety pack . the execution just is n t there . every sip reminded me of chemicals .,taste,0.2,0
i hate to join the haters but i did n t care for this one either appears caramel amber ruby hued with an off white cream head leaves ample lacing . aroma has a deep pine cone scented hops touch of alcohol with some fruity highlights touch of caramel malts it tickles my nose hairs . taste i think thiis is where the tide turns flavor is discombobulated noncohesive throws me piney hops tart fruit lighter malt body slight acidity just does n t combine well alcohol is well hidden just stay away from big beers they proved that with the peg leg to be fair i liked the uber pils both dipas and the saison . mouthfeel is medium bodied fuller carbonation lacks smooth texture . drinkability this just is n t the barleywine i m looking for let s just move on and grab an ol ho .,taste,0.4,0
this was delivered without a head . i tried to observe a pour and saw only part of it . it appeared to have a very small head which went quickly to slight lacing which faded . very clear and a lightish tan color . the smell is faint malt about right for this style . the taste is banana and clove . strong banana . i asked the staff if the fermentation temp was too high or if the brewer used a weiss yeast . i was told the brewer used a english ale yeast and was peaved by the outcome and he would be using a different yeast next time . it really was not a good taste .,taste,0.3,0
had this one on draft at a favorite stomping grounds pours a very pale light golden color with a pure white head that dissipates quickly . not much on the aroma side just kinda watery and some corn adjuncts . tastes is good though just a nice smooth easy drinking lager . a decent go to lager,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
i poured this oz . bottle into my carlsberg pint glass . no freshness date is on the bottle . a the body is a dark see through brown . it is possibly the lightest porter i have ever seen . the tan head is pretty substantial with a thick and creamy texture . s the smell is pretty powerful . the most prominent smells are obviously vanilla and a light cocoa with not a trace of hops . if the smell is any indication i think that the vanilla may be overdone a bit . t this is not a complex beer . up front this beer packs a malty punch with an abundant vanilla flavor . actually it is not so much malty as it is rich or boozy even . however the sensation of drinking something with a lot of flavor quickly departs . there is something seriously flawed about this beer because even if you wanted the taste to last it somehow leaves the palate mid sip . needless to say i was n t all that fond of the strong vanilla and light malts . i say amp up the malt characteristics and pull back just the slightest amount on the vanilla beans . m it was smooth and medium to full bodied . d i did not finish this beer . why . because i did n t want to . it is way off and i want a beer to reaffirm my faith in craft beer . it seriously lacks the easy to drink factor and that s why i want to give it a low score for its drinkability .,taste,0.3,0
a very interesting farmhouse ale with the most unique smell of any beer i have had yet . appearance pours a cloudy golden with a rapidly rising white head . looks like a great saison . smell it took me a while to put a name to the smell but once i did i couldnt escape the comparison . this beer smells like horse manure plane and simple . taste thankfully the taste was able to escape the horse manure funk . it had a good vinegar brett flavor with a funky belgium farmhouse ale kick i dont like saying horse blanket . mouthfeel great mouthfeel . drinkability good if you can get past the smell . overall i am glad i tried this beer and it was actually quite enjoyable despite the smell .,taste,0.8,1
emerges from the bomber bottle with a fluffy and tight off white head . settles out over hazy golden amber liquid . the nose is filled with sweet fragrant maltiness tinged with light notes of toffee . some grapefruity citrusy and flowery hoppiness flows in behind the malt . there s plenty of sharp bright hop bitterness apparent at first tasting . the bitterness is followed by biscuit like maltiness turning sweet late in the swallow . it finishes quite bitter and fruity with a powerful alcohol kick as it fades away slowly . a well done nicely balanced big ipa . a winner .,taste,1.0,1
from notes pours amber with a one finger head . aromas of some caramel toffee . taste is wonderfully balanced seriously hides the alcohol and malt driven . mouthfeel medium bodied . overall a great beer and one i could drink all night . great stuff and under represented in the sydney scene . did i mention well balanced and drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a pt oz bottle into a snifter a darkest of dark brown opaque almost black . two fingered dark tan head that dissipates to a thin crown . little bit of lacing s roasted dark coffee charcoal very strong aroma t balanced hardly any alcohol . very mellow full of bitter molasses m heavy body chewy higher carbonation than expected d low abv contributes to good drinkability however this beer is very filling not that you can blame it . the bitter taste is very enjoyable but prohibitive,taste,0.9,1
not impressed at all . appearance looked great . nice head retnetion and good lacing . nice copper color smell could totally smell those pumpkin pie spices . nice . taste this was way off . it was a powerful pumpkin beer but it lacked the pumpkin ale flavors . mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability horrible pumpkin beer avergae overall beer .,taste,0.4,0
presentation poured into a deadlift glass from a oz . bottle as pictured . a slightly hazy amber orange with a decent amount of creamy off white froth . mild lacing . s mostly bready malts with some mild background of citrus to mildly soapy hops . t m first sip seemed to be a bit coarse with the carbonation but it smoothed out when it warmed up . decent citric hop flavors are well balanced with the malts . very chewy with a thickness consistent with the higher . abv . alcohol is well masked . nice tanginess with a tasty hop bitterness on the fade . decent dipa but nothing spectacular enough for me to go out of the way to buy again .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a hazy murky yellow color without too much of a head s nose consists of sour notes and some mustiness with hints of soft grapes t lots of sweet grape upfront and through the middle . the lambic sourness and cantillon funk hit the tastebuds in the back of the tongue . pretty decently balance not crazy sour yet at the same time not super fruity . m body falls out with the carbonation showing up on the backend d another solid offering from cantillon . i really liked the grapes in this i was expecting more of a vinous characteristic however it was more of a soft white grape flavor which pleasantly surprised me . good stuff .,taste,0.9,1
served out of the bottle very cold right out of the truck bed driving around alaska in a slightly chilled pint . a cloudy light caramel color . little or no head retention . s no hop aroma . fruity smell with banana undertones . some citrus as well . very sweet smelling like baking pastries . t distinct german hefe weizen banana taste . citrus undertones . m excellent mouthfeel especially considering how little carbonation it retains . d excellent . very smooth very balanced . no single overpowering taste . bottom line i could drink a dozen of these .,taste,1.0,1
oz from chixdighops into . l tulip . this pour deep brown minimal head about dark tan almost hazlenut . very little aroma malt a little spice . this really is a porter first and a pumpkin fourth or fifth . excellent initial flavor malt with a bit of pumpkin and pie spices well underneath that really only come to the front with a bit of chewing or a short time on the palate . excellently weighted brew it is heavy but does n t have any of the stickness or residual sweetness that would make this unpleasant . at . the alcohol is invisible replaced by the pumpkin spice undertone that pop up their head right at the death where i would typically look for that little bit of heat . i m not sure why but the fact that the pumpkin is so well incorporated is currently a negative for this . perhaps because i went in looking for it and now it is mildly irritating that i ca n t find it . something as simple as renaming this fall porter and i think i might have been happily surprised to find faint pumpkin notes but now i m distracted by them when they do pop up . th,taste,0.9,1
this is by far the best nonalcoholic beer i ve ever had . i ve had o douls and this is far better . had a light head to it but it disapaited after a while . my bud got it because he was on meds that would n t let him consume alcohol . lem me tell you after that first time with that he gets it more often now . the taste was like a very light coffee . the color was like coffee too . even though it s nonalcoholic i would buy it again .,taste,0.8,1
poured this in a pint glass . smells of pine oranges dank hops . appearance clear good orange color . clear good solid finger of foam . superb lacing . tastes of pine slight malt flavor munich slightly sweeter than i like in a ipa a touch of caramel . body is medium . i would buy another er for sure .,taste,0.6,1
took a chance with this one . out of all the beers ive tried this one was the one i was am most clueless about . from its shelf life to it general assumed characteristics . very deep brown almost black in color . poured strangely fizzed like a cola but with no head and no head retention . does taste quiet good . i was surprised to find the beer tastes smoky . i could say it has an elderberry follow through but i wo n t i do n t know what elderberries taste like . defiantly a departure from the beers i ve tasted lately . wont be looking for this anytime soon .,taste,0.8,1
bottle from a pack with mark best by july a looks like a very sweet lemonade . transluscent but i ca n t see through it . fizzy head with soda bubbles . s smells like a hard lemonade . i was expecting beer but all liquor is good . t not enough lemon flavor to be hard lemonade and not enough beer flavor to be a beer . nothing offensive but nothing impressive . m d feels light bodied and watery which is what i like . easy to pound down when well refrigerated . goes down like a nice glass of mineral water . overall i will drink this when i want a light refreshing non filling alcoholic beverage . which is not often . p.s. this does not taste like other american pale wheat ales . more like a fruit vegetable beer if even a beer .,taste,0.6,1
a poured a nice dark brown with a nice amount of head which dissipated and left no lacing . not as dark as i would ve thought but a very nice colour nonetheless . s there is a definite sweetness on the nose which mixes nicely with the traditional roasted coffee and dark chocolate . t delicious . at i barely noticed the alcohol which can be very dangerous . i found it to have a very nice roasted coffee flavour but the sweetness of caramel and toffee definitely came through . m not a lot of carbonation which is consistent with other dopplebock s i ve had . not too thick on the tongue which made it go down way too easily . d probably one of the best dark beers i ve had in some time . i absolutely love the fact that you can barely notice the alcohol and the balance of roasted malts and sweet finish makes this delicious .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is beautiful black with a dense tan head . smells of cocoa dark chocolate and smoke . it has an astringent aftertaste which i m not fond of . and more hops than i would like . tastes more like a stout than a porter whatever a scotch porter is . decent mouthfeel but it s marred by that overly astringent aftertaste . i like drinking scotch and all so it s not that it s simply too harsh for me but rather that it s too astringent and bitter to fit this style . decent drinkability though inspite of that .,taste,0.6,1
a nice golden color pour with a medium sized soapy white head . aroma is nice and spicy some clove and floral hops.flavor is yeasty a little banana cloves some wheaty malt a bit of hops more spice a bit of sweetness kind of like honey malty clove finish creamy mouthfeel medium to high carbonation very drinkable . not a bad beer at all .,taste,0.8,1
decent american style dipa in all . have definitely had better ones but it s in a similar league as say stone products unlike what the ba average suggests . the colour is a reddish amber and the smell and taste a piney and resiny just as expevcted the palalte is pretty dry a bit too dry for a lover of german beers . in all i want actively seek it out but happily drink it .,taste,0.8,1
very tasty beer app cloudy gold blond color dirty . white medium white head smell surprisingly weak . nothing distiguished taste full sleek and not very bitter . hint of honey mouth smooth and silky . thick i m not a big fan of the german lagers but this one was excellent,taste,0.9,1
what . what is this . i was totally expectingthis to pour black or at least dark brown what with all the talk of chocolate and cocoa on the label . poured light golden with a fluffy white head looks just like a lager o.k . if they can get this to taste like the cocoa chile beer that i m hoping to tastei ll be really impressed . my taste buds hit the brakes and nearly go off the road honey honey honey . . this beer is cloyingly sweet i wait for the cocoa nibs chiles and anatto to come around . and wait and wait . something touches the back of my tounge and then quickly departs i am left baffled something must counteract all this sweetness my kingdom for a hop . . i suppose that for this very unusual style of beer that the flavor is close to the mark . but for a brewer like dogfish head of whose beers i usually really enjoy this offering seemed to fall short of my expectations of their normally big bold flavored brews . but hey keep makin em and i ll keep tryin em .,taste,0.4,0
i was pleasantly surprised to see this on the beer menu at the esplanade bier markt . the beer has a nice reddish pink hue from the raspberries but a bubble size that was a bit larger than i expected . the nose and flavour had a bit of earthiness to them with the palate being sharply tart which i like . the mouthfeel was on the thin side i was hoping for a little bit more body . overall good on a hot day but i sense that i am growing less and less interested in these types of beers as time goes by .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a clear amber with copper highlights . head is an off white fluffy affair that has some but not much head retention but very little lacing . aroma despite the relative warmth of the bottle i poured there was not much aroma . some malty caramel aroma with a fistfull of bittering hops and hints of citrus round out the nose . actually a nice toast arma does build . taste well balanced . some bittering hops up front not much but enough to let you know it s beer . soft malts in the middle with a tad malt sweetness . less malt sweetness than i normally expect in a bock but within the style guidelines . ends with a very subtle spiciness on the back of the tongue . mouthfeel medium body . the carbonation is a bit high . drinkability not as malty nor as sweet as i d expect . a tad over carbonated . drinkable but not a good example of a bock .,taste,0.8,1
appearance enticing golden amber color . nearly clear . thin sheet white head that quickly subsides to a lace . nicely carbonated . smell an earthy grassy smell with a trace of citrus and wheat character . taste a light acidity up front with a low profile hop bitterness . nothing exciting almost dull to be honest . very minimal trace of lime . a slightly sour finish . after taste seemed almost . minty i guess . not strong . mouth feel fairly thin a little too watery for my likes . drinkability moderate . it was smooth i guess but a little filling . nothing really made me want another sip . kind of disappointed . i suppose the writing around the neck that spoke of lime zest and leaves and green bottle set my expectations of taste a little higher than this beer was able to live up to .,taste,0.6,1
poured into my ephemere glass . did n t pay attention to code on the bottle . a pours a very dark ruby garnet red brown nice thick tan head that sticks around leaves lace everywhere and stays at about of an inch cap all the way around . beautiful garnet red highlights when held up to light . this beer looks wonderful . s man this smells far too much like a porter stout than i m wanting . mostly chocolate caramel malt a little bit of an oily floral hop and some nice biscuit malts but this one smells like something else and since i m not reviewing a porter or stout i ll knock it for that reason . t oh my god . first words out of my mouth after swallowing it of course . this is fantastic . nice sweetness from the caramel malt and brown sugar nice almost smokey note up front as well . the hops slide up and take a hold a slight bitterness with a little spice and oily resiny flavor with a nice balance to the malt not overpowering but remaining assertive enough to remind you it has hops in it . chocolate biscuits dark bread small yeast a little bit of alcohol hops caramel coffee slightly smokey and peaty almost like a scotch ale like dirty bastard . jeez this has everything but the kitchen sink and does so without any one flavor taking over the beer . speechless . m slightly creamy a little bit heavy body smooth decent carbonation . good but nothing special to make me rate it higher . d very easy and it s quite high abv for the style . i could drink this all the time but i do n t have the money to keep fresh in my fridge all the time . which is a shame . this is one of the better beers i ve had in a while . fantastic flavors easy to drink reasonable price . i do n t think there could be a better american brown ale . this is a fantastic brew which has changed my mind about brown ale . great job to dfh .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to brian for sending me this one . a light yellow hazy gold with a thin white head s smells buttery mostly and has a hint of wheat to it . its a weak strength t well this sure is unique . comes in with a unique floral spicyness that reminds me of the inside of a hippy incense shop . it then transforms in to some tartness . the after taste has the same floral spicyness to it . this is not a very good witbier . i feel like i m eating flowers or something . m has a tart creamy medium carbonation with a slightly dry finish d well as much as i do n t like it as a witbier i do n t think this beer is all that bad and it does seem to go down easily . i do appreciate it slightly for its uniqueness . i could see me drinking this again some time on a nice hot summer day . i would n t mind sharing a pack with a friend .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bomber into a pint glass this stout is jet black with a dense bubbled foamy tan head . dark sweet molasses dark chocolate nibs coffee and alcohol fill the nose . on first sip your mouth is filled with very robust flavors of coffee and tart sweet dark fruit . also some heavy vanilla notes that are reminiscent of a bourbon barrel aged beer . with all the heavy flavors the beer is uncommonly light bodied and highly carbonated . bitter burnt coffee aftertaste with a light sharp somewhat unpleasant finish . not a favorite .,taste,0.7,1
has a great copper amber color it s a little darker than i was expecting but i m not complaining . i poured it pretty smoothly and still got a two finger head that can stay for ages i smell hops and lemon maybe some malt but i ca n t quite tell hops up front with some lemon flavor backing it up has a nice malty sweetness on the finish i thought the flavors in the beer were very well balanced overall the beer was crisp very smooth felt almost watery to me though very drinkable its very flavorful smooth and has great eye candy on the pour what more could you ask for .,taste,0.9,1
been meaning to try this one for a while as i have generally heard positive things about it . pours a pale straw colour with a puffy rather lofty two finger white head with good retention it lasts a few minutes before dying to a creamy cap with some lacing . looks like a pilsener alright . smell is n t anything special but it s definitely style appropriate sweet grainy malts and faint grassy hops . and now the important part . grainy malts a little bread or cracker like make up the backbone of the flavour with some grassy slightly herbal hops and a bit of lemon citrus coming forward in the finish . nothing explosive or mind blowing in terms of flavour but the balance between the sweet ish malts and slightly bitter hops is definitely pleasing . crisp relatively dry finish . light bodied with fairly heavy carbonation although lower than in many euro lagers . this stuff is as drinkable as any macro lager except it also tastes good . ca n t find much to complain about here it s one of the better german pilseners i ve had recently . pretty standard really i d appreciate more hop character but it s refreshing and tasty nonetheless . i will almost definitely be picking up some warsteiner again when i feel like a pils .,taste,0.8,1
ml brown bottle . a acceptable head of small bubbles moka coloured with an orange tinge . very dark black . as i poured it the light going throuhg the stream of beer showed it to be a deep dark brown . head settles rather quickly but leaves a ring of bubbles . s roasted chocolate and soy sauce covered almonds . sadly this is one of the best aspects of this beer as i happen to like soy sauce flavoured almonds though i m not sure this is what a brewer should go for . t burnt toast and charred potato behind a watery front . very little malt flavour . lingering neutral bitter flavour that is n t very strong . the bitterness is not at a bad level actually but it lacks any interesting character . the taste is unpleasant overall . mf unacceptably thin and watery . leaves a bit of a dry pasty feeling . only good point is that it is smooth . d this beer just completely misses the mark . if you ca n t stomack dark beer this wo n t change your mind . even if you like stouts i doubt you will like this . i happen to love a good stout . i barely made it through this one . the worst of its kind i ve had yet .,taste,0.2,0
reviewed bottle vintage ff pours a golden light yellow colored body pretty clear somewhat cloudy with a small white head very quickly diminishing . belgiany sweet aroma some nuttiness . some pilsner skunk too . effervescent . something is off in the aroma . not as enticing as a typical belgian trippel . light sweet taste some funkiness there too . a little watery palate . some nuttiness . light taste weakish . not very good .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a tall can into a glass with born on date on bottom of the can . pours out with little head and minimal carbonation . bold yellow color creamy film on top of the glass . faint banana smell along with extra sweetness . flavor is not to complex sweet flavor . tastes of sugar and corn . mouthfeel is pretty bland . drinkable nature is okay . paired okay with a cheese burger .,taste,0.8,1
pours flat black with a thick fat tan head . this beer s smell is sharp seeming to me like a heady caramel and coffee mixture . the start is heavily hopped duh . flavorful and bitter . the brew is full bodied and quite heavy tasting . in short it entrenches on the tongue and in the mouth refusing to let go for some time after the last drop is consumed . foreign extra stout tastes of dark chocolate and rich sugary caramel with a cappuccino undertone that sifts out as you drink . the beer finishes dry and flat with exceptionally potent grit and flavor . its aftertaste is bitter to the point of pain and quite long lasting . it should be noted that my bottle of fes was about a foreign as it could possibly be . it was brewed and bottled in champs fleurs trinidad in the carib brewing co. complex . therefore one might think my marks a bit harsh for guinness but the irish had barely a hand in brewing this beer . to say nothing of how long it might have sat in storage before it was served to me .,taste,0.9,1
had this on tap at toronado the week after their th anniversary celebration . brewed special for that event . poured a dark reddish brown not quite black . thin head but great lacing . smells sweet and floral fruity with notes of peaches and cherries . the taste is profound . very complex with lots of hoppiness throughout . nice hop flavors of pine and orange followed by candi sugar dark fruit and apple . bright and deep flavors with a very dry finish . nice . mouthfeel is creamy and substantial enough for the brew . big beer but smooth and drinkable . really enjoyed this one .,taste,1.0,1
damn this really is n t good . i mean the standards are high for apa s so in the grand scheme of things it s really not that awful of a beer . still it completely reminded me of a novice homebrew . the hops were mildly crisp but relegated to the background while a strange bready flavor ruled the taste . the appearance was n t even clear . amateur just amateur .,taste,0.4,0
i drank the beer from the bottle so i ca n t vouch much for appearance but it smelled strongly of lime of course very tart . my friend thought it tasted like a wine cooler to me it was exactly like a smirnoff twisted . we both thought it was an awful beer .,taste,0.2,0
a this whispy quickly dropping head . clear generic lager style body . looks just like sapporo and the other macro japanese lagers a golden hay color . some continued carbonation . s basicaly non existent . not even a aluminum can smell . this is probably a good thing as the alternative would be stale grain and old hop smell . although this is extremely bland to the point of being a non issue i still have to give it an average just because it s not unpleasant either . for this style only it s appropriate . t simple pale lager hops but has a one two pow of malts . i m thinking pale malt and maybe more pale malt . aftertaste is sweet . m fizzy sweet smooth enough . not caustic . no bitter beer face . d this is my second favorite cheap japanese happoshu . it s perfect for a third string beer . it s also easy to find at most japanese convenient stores and super markets . i would rate this higher than many euro pale lagers and way higher than macro american adjunct lagers . at the same time it manages to be a step or two above many of it s local competitors in this price class . please remember this only gets a score this high by being good for a happoshu . most are not .,taste,0.6,1
i had this beer for the first time this weekend . it was one of the most refreshing beers i ve ever had . not for the beer drinker who does n t like a light summery beer . i expected it to be lemony since it says on the bottle that it s lemonade beer and it definitely was . i could n t taste much wheat but there were very vague traces . i do n t think leinenkugel was going for a beer that should be sipped and has many different tastes and i do n t think they had the beer aficionado in mind when brewing it . but they succeeded at what they were going for .,taste,0.9,1
presentation pint light brown bottle with stamped freshness date . appearance pours as a cloudy golden orange with a magnificent creamy chunky white head it keeps well and sticks to the glass . carbonation is fine . smell light clove and crisp wheat aroma . taste crisp and refreshing from the very beginning with a lemony hop snap and gentle tingle on the palate . smoothes out with a slightly buttery caramel flavour like a butterscotch candy followed by clove spice and a slightly grain dry finish . notes this weisse is simply sumptuous . what a session beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured a deep clear amber with a thick and creamy tan head . the smell was a bit sour along with some light grains . the flavor had a light bit of smokey grain but was quickly taken over by an astringent sourness that ruined the flavor for me . the mouthfeel was light and thin . overall a very poor scottish .,taste,0.2,0
pours a reddish amber slightly hazy with a creamy white tan head that bubbles down to a thin film rather quickly . caramel is the flavor here like those squares you use for cooking but there is a lot more too this nose . some nice black cherry some decomposed earth and a touch of sweet pipe tobacco . starts sweet with pumpkin spice and then transitions beautifully to waves of oaky caramel . the slightest hint of alcohol relents to a lasting tobacco finish . the oak is woven into every fruit and candy flavor . nice carbonation want to go back for another drink to find more flavors .,taste,1.0,1
a pleasant but unimpressive stout . pours pitch black with tan head like a good coffee stout should but lacks head retention . smells mostly of roasted barley . the coffee flavor really comes out in the aftertaste which is nice . too bad thats the best thing this beer has going for it . reminds me of a slighty dumbed kalamazoo stout . fairly close in flavor heavy on the roasted malts with a touch of coffee .,taste,0.6,1
pours a tawny brown with a nice tan head and light lace . nose has candy malts honey faded floral hops toffee cherries pecans and maple . caramel nutty malts ripe pitted fruits subtle herbal hops and a touch of brandy . full body is well carbonated . not sure on the age but this has aged pretty well . at leats a couple years old .,taste,0.8,1
a pours deep mahogany with a rich tan head that shows great retention . lacing is moderate . s very malty and a bit boozy . notes of plum and a hint of oak make for a pleasant complex nose . t sweet notes of plum and cherry are dominant with a noticeable alcohol presence coming through in the finish . all in all seems a bit one dimensional . m full bodied and rich . the alcohol has a warming effect . d easy enough to drink but the boring flavor profile and conspicuous alcohol presence make it hard to justify having more than one .,taste,0.6,1
i was not sure what the tap room would be like at people s as i pulled up . to my surprise the bar was quite inviting . now on to the beer . people s amber is excellent . pours a very nice clear red with a short head but nice lacing . low to medium carbonation . has a nice hop aroma . has a tasty malty profile at the beginning and a great hop bite at the end . these folks make some delicious beer . i would stop by a couple nights a week if i were only closer .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
what are you lost . pours a mostly hazy darker yellow to light amber color with a straw yellowish hue through out . arrived with a slight white head with limited retention and lacing which did not last through the tasting . the nose is limited . some minor hop notes but more along the lines of an apa . more along this lines of an american style with some citrus and a light herbal almost floral aroma . some sweetness but nothing really distinct in the malt character . some yeast notes with a light butyric aroma on the back end . not major though . the taste is balanced but the hops are limited . the malt has a generic flavor with a light caramel flavor . the sweetness starts up front but then the bitterness comes on and lingers into the finish . some herbal and citrus hop notes come on at the end but have to fight against the bitterness . the yeast character is mostly clean and note as off compared to the nose . the body is moderate but the bitterness leaves a drier feel . the carbonation is limited but i think if it were more you would have to much bite . easy to drink with only minor brewing off notes . but overall i would like to see more hops for an ipa .,taste,0.8,1
poured a pale pale hazy gold into into a pint glass . head quickly dissipated . o.k . lacing . smell very sweet strawberry malt . like a cake . not much hop in the nose . taste strawberry and pale malts are the main things i m picking up . slightly sweet and malty . no hops to speak of . average pale lager . ok beer in the heat yet as my palate develops i find i like more richer tasting beers even when its hot and i live in dallas . .,taste,0.6,1
appearance a nice black color with a tan head . some nice lacing in here on this beer . smell roasted and chocolate malts come through . taste i can barely taste any chocolate . it is pretty harsh . kind of bitter not sweet or chocolaty . mouthfeel is pretty good for this beer nothing outstanding but well . overall a dissapointment . i expected something pretty good like their chocolate mint stout . that and their java stout were much better .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy gold . great smell hops malt banana and clove . delicious . very sweet but still has character . all the smells come through . feels average in the mouth . nice carbonation . quite drinkable maybe a little too sweet too drink a lot though . . pack of michelob specialty brews is a great deal . this is probably my favorite .,taste,0.9,1
ok . i will try to fair . i am not a huge macro lite drinker but some of em are not too bad . however . this is pretty horrible beer . i love original bud but this is probably the worst beer i ve ever had . why it is so big escapes me . it has no taste well some kind of funky flavor . it s just a puckerin sort of fizzy thing that is abrasive . in the attempt to offend absolutely no one they are pleasing no one . drink bud but do not drink this . at all .,taste,0.2,0
walnut colored pour with a very healthy mocha colored head that stays put . not much of a smell but the taste is pretty good . more malty molasses and coffee up front and a more bitter burnt back end . the alcohol is hidden up front and comes out at the end . it s like eating hot chips and salsa . as long as you keep eating it is great once you stop it is not as nice . packs a punch . i prefer the sweeter brown sugga but this is pretty good .,taste,0.8,1
a straw honey with a slight cloudiness . a medium amount of dense white head that slowly reduces down to a thin sheet with larger islands . s hoppy aroma with hints of citrus . surprisingly the malt makes its case in the smell . skunkiness throughout with hints of bread . t tastes like abbey style ale overwhelmed by hops . pleading its presence is the malt . the balance is surprisingly good . simple and too the point . m medium bodied with the hops creating the illusion of dryness at the end . co is slightly too high . d like all pale ale s it s limit comes sooner but for the style drinkable . overall not bad for a small local sd brewery . not bad at all .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle with very little head that quickly disappated . shows a very pale caramel color in the glass just shy of amber . aroma is dominated by hops particulalry some west coast type of hops with huge alpha acids such as simcoe or warrior . very nice balance between citrus and floral aromas . the palate of this beer i think has to be one of the best balanced imperial ipa s i ve ever tasted . the first sip almost tastes like you re sucking on a hop cone but by the end palate the hop presence is nicely rounded out into a malty finish . a true winner here i believe . loads of hops lots of malt and a sizeable dose of alcohol that hides itself well .,taste,0.9,1
poured a oz bottle into my favorite pint. l dark caramel color with a small head that recedes quickly . s smells pretty amazing . sweet caramel as well as a deep fruity smell . t well not even close to how it smells . piney spicy a little bit of a roasted taste . definitely not my cup of tea . or beer . but to each their own . f d smooth and a little carbonated . and a bitter aftertaste . not too drinkable for me . i believe i ll pass on my next opportunity to drink this festive winter ale .,taste,0.4,0
its kind of unfair for me to be reviewing this beer after ive had so much draft exposure to it . i seem to prefer a lot of beers from the tap generally a freshness issue but both this beer and hopslam seem bigger and more voluptuous from the tap . this review is from the bottle alas . black as nite . amazing layers of stacked brown foam . from the bottle the nose is actually somewhat unpleasing . porterish tripel belgian stout . familiar funky bells yeast footprint . chameleon like . the taste here is an interesting interplay of cacoa smoke belgian yeast after effects dry . the world needs more belgian stouts even if it has to get them in hybridized forms such as this . mf carbonation rather slack girth full . ris like . clearly skull cracking .,taste,0.9,1
appearance probably the best part here . rich dark mahogany all the way through . sexy viscous legs . looks flat . aroma vanilla charred ass smoke burny alcohol . some nice barrel character lurking behind all the burnt rubber and smoke . taste charcoal smoked meat ferocious alcohol peat. oh so much peat and phenolic gnarlyness . the lingering ghosts of imperial stouts passed . not sweet at all . mouthfeel surprisingly inoffensive . some carbonation . rich and oily . drinkability the lowest of the low except perhaps chelada . humongous novelty that s about it .,taste,0.3,0
got as part of a beer of the month club . poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass . nice fairly clear amber color . wonderbread like head that lasts a couple of minutes . sweet apple juice smell . initial sweet malt and then a blazing strip of hop flavor down the tongue . crisp taste but not thin in the mouthfeel department . somewhat slick tasting . woody oaky aftertaste . i really have little to complain about this beer . its actually quite good . good representation of the style .,taste,0.9,1
lighter amber color with a medium foamy head that last for a little time but eventually is gone . aroma is primarily malt yet a noticeable hop presence . mild malty start with presence of a fuller roasted malt in middle and finish . flavor includes the alcohol . closes with some dryness . a little thin yet fully carbonated .,taste,0.8,1
a very light golden yellow . nice and clear with little head . s pungent white wine a hint of maltiness and touch of hops . slight sake like finish . very floral . t very strong white grape on the front sweet honey on the tip of the tongue . a slight bitterness on the back of the tongue . a touch of malt . m smooth sweet and very rich . d superior drink ability . extremely smooth . alcohol it could be a bit of a sneaky drink,taste,0.9,1
pours a gold straw color wirg a pathetic head and too little lace . the aroma is of barley malt corn and leafy noble hops . the corn is more pronounced in the taste than the aroma . delicate malt mingles with very light hops behind the corn . the mouthfeel is thin and a bit metallic . the finish is herbal and not very bitter . this is only slightly tastier than a canadian macro . i guess it would be good in a hot tropical climate but the corn taste is too strong . not worth seeking out .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the drafting room . poured out clear and light golden with white head of tiny bubbles that left a thin covering and light ring . the scent was mainly vineous . tastes very dry making it very drinkable . bitter and yummy piney . leaves taste of hops on your tongue . good brew .,taste,0.6,1
. oz iconic bottle poured into pint glass a dark yellow . nearly transparent . two fingers of foamy white head . lots of lacing s bread and biscut malts with a little bit of floral hops . overall a bit sour skunky t sour slightly sweet bitter water . not as offensive as the smell but completely uninteresting m light very little carbonation d if you can drink water you can drink this . thank god for the marketing team because they would not sell any of this stuff without their efforts .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours a dark burgundy brown and produces a big foamy head which is lasting and results in some lacing . the smell is a combination of spice fruit and dark chocolate . the taste is very good with dark chocolate coffee and fruity notes . slight bitterness resulted in the finish . mouthfeel is tingly and well balanced . overall one i d drink again .,taste,1.0,1
with the puddle of drool collecting on my chin as i smell this beer a near perfect display of ripe earthy acid and hell garden fruit i expect the best . and though the beer finishes long and deep it s tortured by an overwhelming taste of iron fresh pig s blood that sticks to the tongue turning uric and fecal . the acidity and dryness though intense are well balanced making this one of the more drinkable yet authentic lambics in the world . this is a style of decay but oude kriek has gone too far without any caution or reserve filling my mouth with the corpal weight of lost souls hanging shallow in the fog under the volcano where death sends the unknown and unloved . relax relax . ng,taste,0.3,0
pours a light hazy shade of dandelion tinted amber with a monstrous puffy bright white head and massive visible carbonation . the smell is not all that complex although it is pungent . the first thing i get right off the bat is banana bread . some sweet yeasty notes and white pepper just about sums up the nose . damn the flavors come through very subdued . some indiscernible sweetness up front followed by the slightest most minimalistic bit of drying lemony funk . the finish is nice and peppery with a hop driven spice and a touch of bitterness . the carbonation is obviously from bottle conditioning light and airy effervescent and almost overdone . thin as expected and nothing noteworthy really . overall i am not overly thrilled with this one and i had high hopes . a bit of an underachievement in my eyes but i can see how a lot of people unfamiliar with the style would enjoy this immensely . good flavors just not nearly enough of them .,taste,0.4,0
. fingers of off white foamy head over a ruddy amber clear body . retains head and laces decently . smoky bacony nose . nice and obvious considering it s a rauchbier . flavor is interesting . it s got some hop bitterness to clean up the finish but it falls slightly short of my ideal for the style . there s some oaky smoky malt but it comes across as slightly watery . mouthfeel is pretty good smooth and almost creamy . overall fine but no reason to prefer over another smoky beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured oz . bottle into pint glass . a cloudy amber color with a decent creamy head that left decent lacing and remained throughout . s sweet sweet sweet caramel . t sweet sweet sweet caramel just like it smelled . i was hoping that maybe there was going to be some surprise bitter hoppiness that appeared but it did n t . a bit too sweet for me . carbonation was a bit on the too much side . d i have to give some credit to the sweetness of this beer it would probably be a decent pack for someone on a hot summer day but for me it needs some bitters .,taste,0.4,0
a pale orange with a slight haze . there is about a finger of head and the carbonation keeps bubbling away as i am looking at it . s not much in the aroma maybe some hops a little citrusy . t a little bit of sweet malt to begin but moves quickly to a pleasant bitter taste grapefruit maybe m has some body but not heavy . a very nice mouthfeel . d this beer goes down easy very satisfying and refreshing .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle served cold in a chalice . pours a pale cloudy yellow white color like white wine . it has a thin layer of white head that wanes immediately leaving a ring around the outside . aroma is sweet and tart like peaches green grapes and honey . flavor is sweet and slightly tart up front with a nice sour kick towards the middle . it finishes pretty dry almost like a brut champagne . the peaches and tart green apple add a really interesting character to the beer . mouthfeel is light in body but heavy in carbonation . i prefer the opposite but it works for this type of beer . drinkability is going to be limited by the sourness carbonation and dry finish . overall it s better than i expected . more sour too . in a day when sours are all the rage i would expect this one to do better on ba . it s underrated if you ask me .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy golden copper in color topped with a pale tan head with excellent retention and lacing . nose is lightly sweet and flowery perfume y with notes of bread and biscuit like malt . lager y also a bit mineral metallic which i quite like . tangy sweet on the first sip with lightly vinuous aromatic notes interjecting on the first sip wheat malt . vienna caramel and pilsener malts bring up the rear rendering the flavor profile stylistically congruent . biscuit malt notes are definitely there alongside a hint of alcohol but for . this is quite drinkable and perhaps even too easy drinking . notes of red apple and light citrus . and the bitterness is rather minimal . not at all a bad rendition considering the style in fact it s actually quite drinkable . and . . . in a can . yes please i would love to take this one backpacking . does it come in a pack . served chilled in a vintage defunct sahm mug . thanks to woody chandler for the can .,taste,0.6,1
another gem from my pal justin here . poured into a pint glass . pours out of the bottle with just a thing layer of foam that disappears almost immediately . the body is really a dull amber body with not much going on . the aroma is just kind of faint . not much to pick up on in this guy . slightly fruity and i ca n t get a hint of vanilla but as far as any bourbon aromas go you may as well just forget about it . there is no trace . i do n t dig this . it s like soapy dark cherries with a bit of vanilla . and again where s the bourbon flavor that i heard about . the mouthfeel is light and aggressively carbonated but overall this is easy enough to put down .,taste,0.3,0
oz can says it s brewed in rochester ny maybe at genesee . weighs in as a big american lager or a small malt liquor . pours a deep yellow golden almost apple juice like tone with a bright white head forming thick and dwindling even quicker . thin speckled lacing left behind let s see how the rest goes . aroma has a strong cooked veggies high adjunct ridden nose going on not much sweetness or malt or hop action served cold to protect my palate . flavor has a dominant sweetness almost table sugar extreme sweetness pretty much sickeningly corn syrup high fructose that should have been fermented out . not to hot with alcohol just one rough sip that seems to never get better as you try to actually consume this creation . absolutely horrible example of beer in general but the sad part is i ca n t even consider it to be a good malt liquor many a better cheap drunks out there . pass on this one it was like a dollar with some change for this big can . mouthfeel is harsh i do n t know why but it s hard to take a sip excessive co medium to light body becomes cloying quickly after taking a few sips . overall pure shite that really should avoid the beer market why is there a need for this stuff .,taste,0.2,0
poured a bomb of a fluffy white head . lots of carbonation and erm enough bits floating around to make it look like some sort of orange snow ornamen that you shake . no lacing unless you count the sediment clinging to the sides of the glass . this from a half bottle pour so the sediment was n t sitting in the bottom and i poured in one mighty go . egads . never seen anything like it . looks like a million small goldfish in a beer glass . moving on aromas of mandarin and some strong yeast yes we are in belgian territory taste is both sweet and sour at the same time lovely complexity . more mandarins and citrus and hops bundled together . nicely carbonated in the mouth . this is really drinking with my eyes closed tho and in reality this is bad with that much sediment . will review again .,taste,0.4,0
had a bottle of this stuff at eli cannon s poured out a nice amber reddish color with almost no head to be seen . smell consisted of malts mostly with some hops in the backround for good measure . taste was huge malts upfront it was quite rich and creamy when some hop bitterness blended in towards the end but the malts took over the entire way even through the aftertaste . i would like to see the malts controlled a little bit and give the hops a little more of a fighting chance in this brew . other than that it s o.k. i guess .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle . for a change of place in glassware i served this in a cut glass tumbler . millstream colony oatmeal stout appears courtesy of hero . all rights reserved . black . not much head . some lethargic co activity evident around the edges . crazy smells coming off of this one . lots of expertly coded olfactory data that defies description . roasted malts and oat flakes stand out . somewhat stinging and syrup slick on the tongue . this beer crashes into the mouth with lots of quality coffee roast flavors . it sports a nice clingy oat fullness which i love . there is an effervescent bitterness that hits in the front of the mouth on the tip of the tongue . this brew seems a little thin on body despite the previously noted clingy oats . overall moderately complex with good solid coffee oat and roasted malt flavors . it looks good smells good and tastes good as well but that weakness of body really knocks this beer down a few notches . perhaps this thin feeling is a result of the brewery s use of lager yeast to ferment this beer . final verdict enjoyable . check it out .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a dark black with a finger head s smells of chocolate and caramel t taste of a lot of chocolate and some caramel . the chocolate has a lot of powdery hot chocolate mix taste to it . the powder mix is pretty pronounced at first and fades to more dark rich chocolate the more it drinks . there is also a little bit of burnt malt on the finish . m nice and smooth . medium bodied and full . d this is a decent stout . at first i was pretty disappointed but enjoyed it more and more as i drank it . not bad but nothing uberly special . definitely worth a shot .,taste,0.6,1
this one poured into a ounce pilsner glass with about half a finger of pale head the brew itself being a deep red amber color when held to light almost black otherwise . the head dissipated quickly and leaves little lace . aromas of roasted chestnuts honey and molasses with a bit of dark malt . the flavor is my favorite part i was pleasantly surprised by this brew . the honey and molasses aromas carry straight through and dominate until the last moment . i detected a hint of root beer aroma and flavor if i swallowed with the glass still held to my nose . nice . mouthfeel is pretty average medium carbonation with no particular lingering effects . the relatively high alcohol content is masked very well with the extra malt . no real hop balance to this one it s malt forward all the way . i would probably only drink one of these at a time primarily because it is fairly strong at . but also because it s a very unique flavor that i would n t want to desensitize myself to .,taste,0.9,1
pours a beautiful clear amber with a nice white creamy head . its smell is a little weak in my opinion but is quite flowery . it has a powerful malty taste with a nice hop tone to back it up with some bitter . the one thing that i notice is the very well done carbonation in this brew . it has a good flavor profile is that of a very good ipa but with a little more to it . a fairly standard mouthfeel with a good drinkability . overall i enjoyed this beverage quite a bit and would recommend it to any ipa enthusiast .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
i picked up a six pack of this after enjoying founders red s rye . great labeling . be sure to read the neck band . i poured my bottle into a pint glass before dinner sat back and enjoyed a poured a deep amber with glints of red . nice nutty head about a finger and a half . s after a two quick sniffs i found the aroma a little understated . bitter chocolate and woodsy . i picked up some of the roast . t a slight sweetness at the tip of the tongue . again scotch chocolate coffee and a roasted burnt malts . the bitterness of the chocolate tops off the great flavor profile i have come to love about scotch ales . m medium bodied with alcohol and water in the mouth . not quite chewy . d went great with the cheese in my meal a sharper cheddar next time . good beer to have with a meal but not the paramount scotch ale . one per sitting .,taste,0.8,1
i had the chance to try this on tap at a bar . a had a cloudy appearance and from what i hear from the bartender this is an unfiltered ipa s heavy piney hops smell . a combination of hops . .not one dominating . t what i always look for in an ipa . it is about the hops and not the malt body . the pale malts are in there to support the hops but not to compete . m hoppy . and light on the malt . d i had a heavy head the next day cause i drank alot of this and look forward to more when in the area . the hop balance make this a very tasty beer .,taste,0.8,1
a clear reddish amber . quickly diminishing tan head . s oak vanilla dark fruits and booze t complex balance of oak vanilla sweet dark fruits and booze hidden well for the abvs m decent carbonation very smooth feel . a little dry . d complex flavor profile and high abv put this as a once in a while type brew,taste,0.9,1
the moan and dove double ipa jam session thingey reddish orange and quite clear foamy . lacing with no head . dense . bright and attractive . smell is burnt sugar and candy apples with fresh hops coming in second sensation wise . equally sweet and bitter with bursting berry flavor and a lingering spread even bitterness . delicious and refreshing a bit too thick for my tastes .,taste,0.9,1
a huge chunky oatmeal colored head that leaves a massive amount of lacing . very dark brown in color hard to see through . s sweet apricot aromas folowed by orange mixed with a slight coffee and alcohol tinge in the nose . t taste is very complex coffee sweet dark fruits roasted malts . m mouthfeel is fairly viscous but not very carbonated . d this is definitely a sipper . i ca n t see anyone saying it s very drinkable but the flavor makes me want to come back to it every once in a while .,taste,0.9,1
this is a really good kristalweizen as you might expect from one of the world s best breweries . that being said it only confirms my distaste for the style because even when done at its best it just is n t for me . a tamer and less interesting version of their hefeweizen which is a beer to die for . similar cloves and bananas in the taste and smell to the hefe but not nearly as pronounced . quite refreshing . you could drink this one all day but you ll probably get bored after one or two . a brilliant version of a style that i just do n t care for at all .,taste,0.7,1
i ordered this at the beffely hills caf in beffe a small village just south of soy where the brewerie itself is located . i was surprise to find the caf inhabited by numerous dutch tourists . the waitresses were all flemish and dutch too . peculiar . nonetheless the beer was served at the proper temperature in the proper glass . appearance golden hazy with a big slightly off white head . some sediment . quite a lot going on inside the glass . smell hmm what s that smell . grains malts citrus fruits and lots of odd farmhouse aroma s . it s hard to point out what it is exactly . taste again the farmhouse aspects overwhelmed my palette . lots and lots of odd classic flavours comingtogether beets tropical fruits lemon spices roasted malts candy . ridiculously complex almost . mouthfeel and drinkabillity pleasant mouthfeel with plenty of carbonation . the alcohol is well hidded but once you try to get up you ll notice this is a hard hitter . quite fuddling . conclusion this brew is both everything and nothing . it s just how you interpret the tastes and aroma s . for me personally though the huge barnyard aspect was a bit too much . artisanaal is ok but this was too much . one thing s for sure though it s got character aplenty .,taste,0.6,1
a poured . floaties as you know . cloudy medium amber with a thick resinous depth and minimal head but thick frothy residual on the sides s ca n t do better than this . it s like boring your nose into mother earth s hop vagina . heaven . best clean citrusy smell of any ipa i ve come across ephraim s smell is quite an experience too but not citrusy per say more like it s alive like a luscious liquid swamp thing t sharp bittering attack up front and definitely the dominant component of the taste . slowly transitioned some deafened citrusy flavors hit with another punch of bitterness then lulled out with a dampening dryness that lulls the taste buds into enjoyment of their anesthesia . slightly lacking dimension wise i know i know . m very very neutral for a big ipa minimal dryness and residue . appropriate carbonation slightly above average . o definitely enjoy it more poured than out of a can haha . the can restrains the aroma and taste imo . can not beat the price here . i ve had it on tap at the brew pub and only thought it was slightly above average . this is the most enjoyable heady topper i ve had yet . also better canned than on draft .,taste,0.8,1
this beer was pretty good all and all . the appearance and mouthfeel were both average as well as the smell . the taste was good though very fresh and flavorful . i could taste subtle hints of fruit and a small amount of sugar but mostly hops and grains came through . this is a beer that i was surprised by but one that i would definitely have again .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is outstaing as far as taste . pours a deep copper producing a pillowy white head that laces the glass and sticks to the mouth . smells like a hop explosion in my nose . citrus is very evident . blew up in my mouth with citrus hops and malt . yummy . alochol sweeps in the backround with malts but very well balanced . drinkability is quite low due to the high alcohol content . i love this beer though .,taste,0.9,1
a pale slight orange tint clear minimal carbonation . but the head is the real beauty for this one a duvel like frothy clingy head with tons of retention and copious lacing . s medium to strong aroma . doughy with a nice bold citrus hop . t a lot like the smell and this one is good . bready malt fades to a lemon rind hoppy ness . hop is strong but not pucker your mouth strong . there is a nice balance to this beer and i like the amount of malt presence . this is very well crafted . strong in alcohol but zero medicinal taste . m very nice again . medium to full body and smooth very smooth . d wow . too easy to drink for the abv . enough hop to love and ponder but not too much to overwhelm you in a bomber . overall impression this is a great great beer . i d take this one over unearthly and that s a great beer as well . i think the best thing i can say about this beer is it s an imperial that has enough balance that you have to remind yourself half way through that it is an imperial . the balance and craft and complexity of this one are really really good . this strikes a good balance of having plenty of flavor but not so much that it goes overboard ie the hop does n t mask the malt or lack thereof .,taste,1.0,1
about months in the bottle i poured this beer into a pint glass . quite a dark brown color and a small bright dead of medium bubbles that quickly dissipated . it was clear not hazy . it was slightly too cold at refrigerator temp with only a slight roast smell to it . a nice but slight roasty taste with a wheat malt taste as well . a ever so slight slight banana hint wish i had waited for it to warm . very typical mouthfeel for an american wheat which is to say slightly thin . i could drink this all day especially on a slightly cold but sunny fall day .,taste,0.7,1
review disclaimer for the style i m not impressed . as a very hoppy ale i like it a lot . appearance pours a very clear yellowish orangish with lots of tiny bubbles and about a half finger of bright white head . the head dissipates quickly leaving a light head on top and a bit of sticky lacing down the sides of the glass . smell hops hops hops . i do n t think this a wheat pale ale because i do n t smell any wheat . i smell lots of yummy hops . a little bit of citrus . and not a whole lot else . taste hop bitterness . sweet fruit esters . lemon and orange tinges . some hints of juniper and pine needles . mouthfeel very sticky sweet on the finish . i was expecting a lighter wheat pale ale but it s sticky as any ipas dipas . drinkability at first the stickiness and the hops bite made me think that this was n t going to be overly drinkable but as i slowly finish the glass i m wishing i had gotten more than a single bottle when i was in texas . tear,taste,1.0,1
batch e . poured into glass at about degrees . aggressive pour yields short soapy white head that fades quickly over a cloudy golden body . nice lacing . aromas are fairly faint for the style . sweet with lots of honey and floral herbal hops . thick on the palate with low carbonation . flavors carry a definite herbal bitterness but the sweetness seems to be separated . it definitely goes from sweet fruits up front mango especially to increasingly bitter minty floral in the middle and then astringently bitter lingering finish blood orange peel . pretty sticky overall . i feel bad giving this one average scores since i m sure ithaca did n t necessarily brew this to be a true to form dipa . it s pretty tasty overall .,taste,0.7,1
had a bottle of this last night at the pub . i saw it in the glass case and it intrigued my interest . as a fan of bell s brews this was next on my list to try . appearance was very motor oily but it did possess a nice aptly thin head with a decent amount of lacing . it was very dark indeed . smell was very strong iin coffee and chocolate malts . this was a very rich stout indeed . taste was delicious . although it possessed a nice strong taste at first it somewhat faded quickly . not bad but it did fade rather quickly . mouthfeel was very rich in flavor and frothy with a nice thick finish . certainly a good finish at the end of the beer . drinkability is pretty top notch . while the flavor does somewhat fade quickly the overall brew as a whole is nicely done . a good bell s beer .,taste,0.7,1
super pale as the pale pale nomenclature would entail this is quite easily paler than the helles of saranac s that i just drank from the beers of summer . crystal clear light golden copper tinted hue with a bright white head forming thin but fine and even lacing around my chalice . aromatics offer up sharp centennial citrus rinds including pink grapefruit and pine and earthy notes . marris otter malt brings the funk with an earthy nuttiness but i really like the aroma on this one overall . flavor shoots straight toward the alpha acids with barely any malt balance it really drives the citrus peel and earthy hop components . reminds me of philadelphia pale ale from yard s in alot of ways . bitter dry finish on the mouthfeel with sturdy carbonation flowing nicely very light body as well as the alcohol . drinkability is sessionable all the way it has flvor and refreshing appeal going on .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz nitro can into a nonic pint glass . appearance is a clear golden with creamy white head . smell is slightly malty nothing particularly special . taste is slightly malt fruitiness with a small hint of hops near the end . mouthfeel is quite smooth and creamy with very little feel of carbonation if at all . probably the best quality of this beer to me . drinkablilty is rather good . i could definitely see these as a good session beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into champagne glass a red purple clear . little to no head no lacing . visable carbonation s red wine tart grape and raspberry finish . possible that other berries are present t also a carbonated red wine taste sweet with a slightly dry tart finish m medium bodied with high carbonation . feels like grape soda on the tongue d medium priced . goes down very easy low alcohol content makes for easy drinkin . would go with many foods desserts . this lambic is what most people would refer to as a girlie beer . i would buy it agian .,taste,0.6,1
a pours an oily black with under a millimeter transmission depth . this may be the darkest beer i ve ever had . no head off the pour . none at all . an attempt to excite the head got only a single tiny bubble thick layer that dissipates in moments . there were a few specks of lacing on the glass but nothing substantial . s chocolate and burnt malt mesh with a bit of an underlying sweetness lactose perhaps . it actually smells a bit weird . t robust bittersweet chocolate with a hefty backing dark roasted strong coffee beans . the aftertaste has a light coffee bitterness . m thick slick smooth and very refreshing . i love the texture of these dark horse stouts . d pretty good . this is an extremely pleasant and hearty milk stout . it is more of a dessert beer but one could session it i suspect the abv is too high for that though . dark horse impresses me yet again . i should note that this might have had a really strong hop profile or a ton of bitterness i would n t know since i had devil dancer a few hours ago .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle . poured into a flute which seemed appropriate . not sure if it was the glassware choice but this really looked like champagne . light in color with a large white head . extrememely effervescent again like champagne . smells nice very rustic . i admit to not being such a fan of the saison style but i will do my best to rate this beer objectively . it went down very easy but i felt the fruit was a bit too tart for my taste . pears pineapple bananas etc . are all very apparant however i felt none of the sweetness of the fruit was incorporated . the aftertaste was very much like a dry champagne . goes down very easy . all in all i think it is a fine example of the style but certainly not my thing . but if you love saisons you have to give this one a try .,taste,0.6,1
light medium gold with no head . smell mostly of the lime in the drink and not much else . taste is what you d expect in a pale lager with a slightly different bitter yeast or skunk taste or something but not too bad . mild malty taste and a drinkable beach beer but not great .,taste,0.4,0
had at dudley s draw while working on some stuff . pours a very pale yellow golden with a solid white head . the heads sticking around on this guy but i m guessing its since it was a rough pour off the draft . smells kinda grainy a little like straw . not much else on the nose . tastes thin . faint corny grain taste on the finish but otherwise pretty dry . this is better from the bottle i do believe . its very inoffensive and easy to pour down my gullet though .,taste,0.4,0
bottle says from a reddish rusty brown thin smooth white head with very scant carbonation s like vanilla cream soda with alcohol plus a slight resinous woody twinge t hmmmm better than i thought it would be not great but not a pour either super sweet molasses toffee vanilla with some yeasty spiciness just too sweet needs some bitterness to balance it out m d definitely easy down has mouthfeel like a soda not a great brew too sweet and sugary but it definitely surprised,taste,0.3,0
a bronze amber golden color with a white finger head that dissipated rather quickly . perfectly clear body . s notes of citrus hops but not a particularly powerful aroma . t balanced malt and hop character . not too much of either . sweet smooth malts at first fading to citrusy hops . extremely well balanced . m a lingering thickness remains for a while after each drink . personally it s something i may or may not desire based on if i was eating with it or not . it would be great with a side snack . d i d take it slow but it s very drinkable . not easy to pound back like something lighter but definitely i d be able to drink more than one in a sitting . a great beer . would be good with a meal .,taste,0.9,1
poured a golden amber with a medium four finger head with decent retention and nice lacing . aromas of hops bread malt cherries cedar apples and sugarcane . mild flavor with malty undertones and a little bit of pineapple . disappointingly non complex . slightly sweet with a nice smooth mouthfeel . has a lot of drinkability but lacks complexity .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a hazy amber color with a copper hue the cap looks more american than belgian and fades quickly though it does splash some lace around in the process smell biscuity with a hint of caramel sweetness some light fruit pear and cherry and a perfume of herbacious character taste biscuity up front and then the complex flavor elements arrive caramel banana clove spicy yeasts with a floral and light fruit element after the swallow there is a bit of tart fruit character a re emergence of the banana and a light finish mouthfeel medium body and moderate carbonation does n t have a belgian mouthfeel to match the complexity of the flavor profile overall my first flat earth beer and i wish i had sought out others while i was in minneapolis though the mouthfeel carbonation needs work the flavor profile is impressive,taste,0.9,1
had this on tap at the comet at hopnosis . pour is from the tap to a pint glass . this could easily be my favorite offering from founders yet . review is from notes taken on . appearance pours a well balanced coffee brown with light hints of toffee brown to ruby red no head to speak of just a very thin whisp of a skim in the center of the surface body is mostly opaque so i ca n t see if it s well carbonated or not no lacing to speak of . smell definite presence of sweet maple syrup strong whiff of alcohol that is bourbonesque slight oaky vanilla scents nose is quite strong and inviting almost making me hungry for pancakes just smelling it taste i m overwhelmed . wonderful flavors of maple syrup caramel and burnt sugary malts elements of bourbonesque alcohol slight hints of chocolate . flat out amazing . presence of alcohol really begins to grow as it warms but it s still very well blended with all of those other sweet flavors . mouthfeel body is a tad flat but being barrel aged it s not that uncommon body is a little slick as well but definitely leaves the mouth sticky belly is left quite warm and full from this offering . drinkability absolutely fantastic flavors and smells sits a bit heavy though and the abv is too high for too much and also i would imagine that the super sweet flavors would start to turn a stomach after a while but i m fortunate to have gotten the opportunity to try it and would gladly have another pint at some point if the opportunity presents itself .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
a dark brown body with reddish hues at the edges off white creamy head s sweet malts really not by way of nose t big malty sweetness molasses finishes with some bitterness m alcohol burn sticky and full bodied d the great complexity in the taste makes up for the nose and mouthfeel deficiencies,taste,0.9,1
one of my favorite styles arrived in botmc . let s give it a whirl . popping the top this brew has a delicious smell of milk chocolate . smells very similar to a milk stout . the brew pours to a dark brown with a big creamy head that bubbles like molten lava as it recedes . taste is a variety of flavors very roasted malts bitter coffee bean and a chocolate sweetness in the background . taste is great but this brew does n t have much backbone . mouthfeel is watery and does n t do a good job of boldly putting forth the flavors . a shame this brew had potential but lacks .,taste,0.7,1
appearance poured an ebony black color completely opaque . had a thin dark khaki head which quickly diminished to almost nothing . minimal to no lacing . smell smells of strong syrupy dark fruit flavors with an incredibly strong alcohol bite deeper down . it smelled it like a dark red wine . dark roasted malts are but a hint in the background the syrupy booze overwhelms them . taste strong very sweet syrupy malts up front followed shortly by the alcohol bite . not as much a bite as would suggest but still strong though . the dark fruit flavors are present in the syrupy sweetness but are mostly indescript . the roasted malts present themselves at the back end as the flavor fades away leaves a slight smokiness . mouthfeel full bodied and very syrupy . no carbonation at all and overly slick . the alcohol bite is mild relative to its . drinkability an interesting stout just not for me . less a beer and more a fortified wine . most of the classic roasted malts smokiness and chocolate flavors appear lost in the syrupy sweetness and alcohol level . one to try if you like big beers at the expense of the beer itself .,taste,0.7,1
dark yellow light orange . nice hazy look . head goes bye bye after about seconds . actually does have some spiderweb lace . a very fine bitter woody hop smell . definite presence of some kind of oak . quite a strong smell for a magic hat beer . sweet citrusy secondary scent . interesting overwhelmingly oak hop flavor and piney hops too . they oversell the wood a bit because it tastes as if separate from the hops . sharp and bitter at the end . biscuity malt . medium thickness leaves an oaky film . dry finish . very nice actually . ultra woody . strong bitter hops dominate . better than the sum of its parts .,taste,0.6,1
vintage . cellar temp poured into my brooklyn snifter . a jet black . no head . barely any bubbles from pouring . why did the bottle say caution contents under pressure . s chocolate covered esspresso . port . sweet alcohol . no hops . t chocolate soaked in port . slightly corked but ok. roasty bitter . slightly tart . chocolate covered espresso beans . as the beer warms the hop bitterness comes out . nice . m medium thick . a little carbonation would make this more drinkable . no alcohol heat . d this is an interesting beer . different take on the imperial stout . could it have had some carbonation . yes . that would have brought out more of the aroma . this is a good beer for a winter night .,taste,0.8,1
grabbed a can from the foodery . poured this oz . can into my tulip glass . ca n t say i really like the packaging even though cans are the new hot thing . the artwork looks like something you would find in a second grade classroom . the beer pours out an attractive amber gold color with a sizeable head . the cream colored head quickly dissipates to nothing but a minimal island however and no trace is left behind . there body is hazy but does still show off the carbonation a bit . the smell is weak here . i get a vanilla like soft sweetness coming from the bouquet but that is it . any pumpkin pie spices seem to be wholly lacking in the aroma and there is n t much malt aroma to speak of here either . everything is quiet and subtle . no hop aroma . the taste however is pretty good . that vanilla sweetness coming from the aroma develops in the taste and nicely accents the pumpkin flavor . the flavor is not over the top and ridiculously bold like pumpking . not bitter not too sweet . nice . i find the mouthfeel a bit on the creamy side which i believe works well for this style . i am digging the way that the medium body and vanilla spice work well together to help round this beer out . depending on the price i would n t shy away from picking this up again . sessionable and pretty decent . nothing that makes me salivate but pretty good for the style and certainly different . fans of the traditional pumpkin pie spices should shy away from this beer but if you are looking for some vanilla spice and malt here you go .,taste,0.8,1
got this at bert s bierhuis in utrecht . into a chalice . appearance a small medium looking tan head forms with decent retention . colour is a sangria or deep burgundy red and is pretty clear for the style . absolutely no carbonation evident . a ring remains around the glass and a splotchy wisp on top . minimal lacing . smell a decent nose for lots of red fruit raspberries and cherries mostly . some raisins and bread as well making raisin bread and hints of caramelized sugar . pretty decent and appealing . taste what happened . starts off okay with some caramelized malt berries again and some spicy clove and belgian yeast . this makes way however for a strange metallic taste like you re trying to drink some sheet metal right out of the factory . finishes with an overly strong and long lasting bitter sweet aftertaste to accompany the sheet metal . makes me cringe at the end . not a fan . palate medium body and medium carbonation . pretty creamy on the palate goes down smooth with a bit of a bite at the end and finishes quite dry on the palate . perhaps a bit too astringent which does n t help the sheet metal much . other than the astringency the feel is pretty good . take the good subtract the bad and you get average . overall a big disappointment . i could have finished it if i d forced myself but i saw no reason to . strangely enough everything was fine the nose quite enticing even until i swallowed some of this brew . no good . i hate to admit it but de brouwerij van eecke has yet to really wow me with anything . in fact only their triple has been truly enjoyable the rest being average at best or in the case of their prior a dumper . the drain enjoyed this one . not drinkable .,taste,0.3,0
i had this in a ml bottle that i aged for a year poured with a nice head carbonation was mellow but there just enough . deep ruby red with a tan head . quite beautiful . sweet yeast and green apple a pleasing intriguing aroma . up front is sweet cider then finnishes dry and smoothe like a fine wine . flavor keeps popping . a full smoothe beer suprisingly drinkable for the strength .,taste,0.9,1
this may be an improvement on an american wheat but as a german style hefe it misses the mark . way too many bittering hops which gives it a bitter grassy flavor . at least they are using a german hefe yeast strain a step in the right direction . if they would just cut back on the hops they could have one delicious beer .,taste,0.2,0
traditional thick beige head . beautiful coating of lace . near black color . chalky hot cocoa aroma . despite the low alcohol i can still smell it . in a good way . great starting dark chocolate taste nice touch of hop in the swallow . my sole complaint would be the thin body which is quite distracting .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours an inky pervasive black . no chance of light getting through this one at all . a large bubbled head of deep tan bubbles up slowly from the depths and evaporates after just a few seconds leaving only a tiny ring and a little bit of film . some horizontal jets of lace remain on the glass as i drink . smell campfire salted pretzels teriyaki beef jerky plums dark chocolate . taste burnt pine toast crackers . dry finish . feel medium body medium fuzzy carbonation nice and smooth drink a juxtaposition this is a big flavorful lager but it s easy drinking and crisp . not super memorable and as rauchbiers go middle of the road . but i bet it would be good with a steak .,taste,0.6,1
bomber poured into my dfh snifter with a minimal head forming that sticks around for abit . the smell was there but i felt that it was very faint . smell was mainly of oak and a hops background . i have to say this was a great oak aged beer for me . i really enjoyed the amount of oak that hits you up front and that is followed by malt then hops . i would have to pick this beer over the unearthly for it s unique flavor and balance . medium body and was able to drink and enjoy . will be picking up more of these in the future .,taste,0.6,1
a slightly hazy orange with great carbonation with an amazing bright white foamy head leaving great rings of lace down the glass . fantastic looking beer . s classic belgian yeasty fruity spicy aromas with a solid hops presence . t slightly tart lemon with lots of herbal grassy hops and a sharp bitterness . absolutely fantastic . a true marriage of two great styles . m medium bodied with great carbonation d dangerously high the alcohol is well masked but catches you . my wife who had not had a beer in over months due to pregnancy and i split the bomber and five minutes into the beer she said whoa what s the abv of this . .,taste,1.0,1
this is one of those beers that i ve had once and did not have it again . it really has not taste or enticing aroma . the look of it is also not impressive . i do not condone drinking this beer unless you are a true weakling . drink a real beer instead .,taste,0.3,0
this is an bottle from i had from last year . as a curiosity project i cellar ed it . i have to say it is better a year older . appearance is an amber hue with a slight cloudiness throughout the center . almost no head with an aggressive pour . thin white rim at the edge of the glass . smell permeates of alcohol and vanilla . fruits like apricot cherry and pomegranate come through . taste is full of vanilla and alcohol just like the smell but there is more to it . a good woodiness and earthy character . sweet like a spoonful of sugar but mellowed really nicely with no bitterness and happy warming of the belly . mouthfeel is lacking . needs more body more depth just more . interesting thing . next time i ll try years and a chocolate .,taste,0.8,1
pours an excellent dark amber color with great head and nice lacing . very well mixed scent an nice malt hop combination . great taste . this is a wonderful hoppy lager a nice smooth lager with excellent bitter tastes and aftertaste an excellent blending with malts to keep it from going too far over the top . goes down extremely smoothly for a hoppy beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . a pours a very very dark brown almost black with a finger head that has decent retention leaves rings on its way down . great looking beer . s my gf could smell this from halfway across the room when i opened the bottle very powerful smell . big caramel malt aroma with toffee alcohol opens the nose and a fig smell is in there as well . smells like this is going to be a doozy . t hop bitterness strikes first with the caramel malt coming through and a very sweet smell with some boozy taste coming out in the aftertaste dark fruits as well . strikingly complex m very oily full bodied low carbonation chewy . something about it is a tad off putting to me . d the thickness abv and mouthfeel make this a one and done unusual not a bad beer but i was expecting more,taste,0.8,1
a this beer pours amber with a golden tone with a medium high off white head that stays for a long time before it dissipates beutifully . this beer has a slight hazy apperance . s grapefruit and ginger at first then there is a nice maltyness . you can sence the hops if you concentrate . a bit spicy . t this is my bag baby . hops floral notes nicely mixed with light roasted malt caramell . bitter with nice spices and faint nuts . m mediumbodied with bitter dryness some carbonic acids . a little rough . d this is a great beer . i will buy it again and again .,taste,1.0,1
coarse white head good lace but below average retention . amber and clear despite the bottle conditioning . pineapple and pine aroma with a bit of caramel malt sweetness . citrusy piney hops are the predominant flavor characteristic . a fair amount of sweetness in the middle where the alcohol comes through as well . finish is much less bitter than most ipas . it also has some earthy characteristics to it . excellent mouthfeel where it is soft start to finish . medium to medium heavy body .,taste,0.7,1
i got this beer as part of a four pack that my buddy ben got me for my birthday . never had this one before so lets see how it goes . poured from a brown oz bottle into a pint glass . a this beer pours a very dark hazy amber color with a half a fingers worth of off white head that quickly faded to a really thin ring . s i pick up a lot of medium roasted malts with that typical malty sweetness and some dark fruits . t this beer is all about the malts . there a lot of nice caramel flavors in this brew that blend nicely with the dark fruits mainly plums . there is a small amount of hops on the finish that i could n t pick up in the aroma . m this beer came off thinner and lighter then it should and carbonation was lacking . d drinkability is mediocre i think one would be enough for me . overall this was mediocre beer nothing about it really stuck out from the rest of the irish reds and usually shorts brews stick out . it was nice to try but i do n t think i will be buying this anytime soon but it is better then killiians .,taste,0.7,1
pours deep ruby dark but fairly clear . a three finger off white head holds very well with creamy consistency leaving good sticky lacing . the smell is a complex blend of chocolate malts dark fruit and german hops . rich flavors of burnt chocolate malts and sweet fruits are very apparent in taste . the hops are light and indistinct but create a fair balance for a doppelbock . thin to medium body and solid carbonation with a fruity residual sweetness that lasts long enough to hinder drinkabilty . optimater is robust and complex but the aftertaste becomes overwhelming after the first bottle .,taste,0.8,1
from the belgium leffe website last year leffe brought the tradition of seasonal beers back to life with the leffe christmas beer and this spring enthusiasts are once again surprised with a fruity variant with a mix of red fruits especially appreciated for the aperitif . leffe ruby will be exclusively launched for hotels restaurants and pubs where the abbey beer will be available as draught beer in about pubs all over the country from beginning of april till the end of june . therefore i was surprised to find a six pack in a supermarket in brussels but i took the opportunity and bought it although generally i do n t really like fruit cherry beers . today it was a hot day in the netherlands and therefore decided to give it a try . .poured into a leffe glass . the beer pours a nice ruby red colour with a white head which disappears fast . the scent is rather disappointing . it smells artificial sweet and fruity . the taste is not very good is this beer or lemonade . . . horribly sweet artificial red fruits and some traces of bitterness in the aftertaste . mouthfeel refreshing but the beer is too high on carbonation thin and watery . i heard somewhere the leffe ruby will be only available in belgium and france please keep it this way . this beer is a disgrace for an abbey beer . leffe concentrate on what you are good at making beautiful brown blond and triple beers . .,taste,0.3,0
i did n t think there was a single trappist ale that i would ever not enjoy until this little number came along ordered from beer bistro in toronto on . a pours a deliciously warm brown rife with cloudiness and a respectable head that maintained its form throughout s sweet aroma of hops and a subtle hint of red wine t the subtle hint of a red wine aroma seemed to yield a bitter unsatisyfying flavour akin to a glass of red wine that had been left out overnight in a hot room . m watery and flat . again much akin to an old glass of wine that had time to weaken . d about halfway through i found myself just wanting to finish it so i could order a trippel to wash away the taste with .,taste,0.3,0
i ll start with the easy stuff a white fluffy head pillows on top of a good looking crystal clear amber brew with low visible carbonation . now to the tough part let me begin with a little bit of background . in sweden there exists a kind of tobacco called wet snuff . it is kentucky tobacco that s been matured and ground into tiny particles . this is then moistened and stuffed into small round boxes . when using it you grab some and squeeze it into a loosely compacted mass that you stuff under you upper lip . it also comes in portion sizes in something that looks like a tiny tea bag . we used to joke about how it would make the most awful drink if one brewed a tea from these portion bags . now on with the rest of the review . this beer tastes exactly like one would imagine a tea made from this wet snuff would taste like . i m not talking subtle over or under tones here . smack bang exactly like the snuff . both in smell and taste . i do recognize the quality of the beer and i would generally enjoy a highly hopped beer like this . if i d never tried the snuff it would ve been fine i think . i tried to persist through the bottle but it was just too much . the more i drank the more it reminded me of the tobacco . the aftertase of the beer is exactly like when you accidentally swallow some of the snuff . too bad . i had high hopes for this beer as i love other great lakes brews .,taste,0.2,0
on tap at the stone brewing world bistro gardens on . served in an oz glass . pours an extremely dark clear amber almost brown with a thin tan creamy head . retains mostly around the edges flaring up nicely and leaving a solid looking cascade of lacing back . the aroma is a bready bomb of roasted notes cocoa powder and caramel . a touch of darker fruits lies in the foreground as does some light warmth . quite robust smelling . the taste is similar but brings it even more with a big doughy feeling base of bread chocolate and caramel sweetness up front . a flush of roast and hop bitterness then pulls in as does some dark fruit character mixing with the present sweetness and imparting a deep tangy feel . the mouthfeel is medium to fuller bodied with a prickly feel at times but i m picking up a bit more alcohol beef in this than i would have liked . it fits in with the heavier flavors but does inhibit the drinkibility a bit for me . i know that ballast point does n t tackle lagers much but this was a solid take on a dopplebock . lots of big chewy flavors but this was maybe just a tad too warm for me . i would n t hesitate to revisit it again though .,taste,0.9,1
a poured from a bottle to a pint glass . had a pale yellow color and a clear consistency . almost no head and no lacing to speak of . s an odd grassy aroma along with some hops . also of course it was skunky . t had a grassy mildly hoppy quality but not much else . watery thin with an agressively foul taste . m a below average amount of carbonation and a slick finish . almost a bit over carbonated for the style . d this is simply not a good beer . what taste there is evident is pungent and undrinkable . pass .,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle a pours a very cloudy burnt orange with solid white head nice lace . s very bready notes of winter spice cinnamon nutmeg which i liked no esters per the style . t very wheaty some dark malt flavours in there . lemony hops various citrus zest . this is not a hefe . i really wish american breweries would stop labeling beers hefes that clear are n t . for an apwa a good flavour in that style a but as a hefe i can only give it a . m light bodied and crisp good biting carbonation very solid . d after picking up the very tasty and true to style leavenworth alt i was let down a bit by this offering . when i expect a hefe i want a hefe . take this as an apwa and you wo n t be disappointed it s one of the better ones of that generic style that i ve had .,taste,0.6,1
vintage . zatek has a body that is thick dark and syrupy looking almost like the beer itself would stick to my glass and not just the foam . the head is pretty good . it is dark brown colored and solid . the retention is pretty good but the lacing is minimal . powerfully boozy with chocolate and good doses of both dark fruit and some anise . this things tastes like rubbing alcohol is the main ingredient . tons of heat and straight fusel alcohol flavors . underneath that is some chocolate flavors that are dwarfed by a ton of dark fruit and a good bit of anise . thick and syrupy zatek would be good if it were n t so damn hot . if you already bought this beer throw it in the cellar and forget about it for awhile . it s a mess right now . if you are n t already sitting on some of these i would leave them on shelf when you see them .,taste,0.4,0
spacy almost purpled black in color . endlessly deep and thick . swirls of chocolately head leave just the finest marks of lace . nose is immense not surprisingly . astonishingly syrupy with hints of raisins stewed prunes molasses maple syrup and bitter roasted coffee . fusel alcohols burn the nostrils . oddly reminscent to jw lee s sherry harvest ale in a way i can not quite pin down . taste is a huge booze blast ballasted by an ensuing cacophony of darkness . all aforementioned aromas come across on the palate to the max . swimmingly vinous . screaming aftertaste . oddly oxidized qualities take down the score a little bit this almost seems like its been poorly cared for but it was just brewed . hype s surely a motherfucker . its impossible to give this one a fair rating both in that i ve heard its praises being sung for years now as well as the difficulty involved with acquiring this huge mother . i have to say though that if this came to me at a reasonable price and unhyped i would enjoy it but it would be but a drop of beer in the malty oceans .,taste,1.0,1
epic tasting many edition of black hole opened . pours black as a dead dog under a tree in the late hours of night . nose is kinda nice roasty smoke and fire a bit of booze there and a nice anise hint . taste though its grotesque . fire booze acetone solvents and acrid roast . it was to say the least saddening . mikkeller i expect better .,taste,0.2,0
bottle generously shared at capone s yesterday buy a gentlemen of whom i did not catch his name . anyway thanks for the pour . a deep dark brown body with absolutely no head no active looking carbonation . still as night . i was prefaced with the expectation that the body is fairly flat so all things considered this is what i d expect it to look like . boring nonetheless . s tart dark fruits red grapes plums and raisins . the back end has a nice smooth and acidic note along with hints of roasted chocolate malts and some toffee . very interesting but i ve smelled this profile before in others made in a similar fashion . t chocolate and caramel roasted malts are up front bitter dark bakers chocolate sweet nuts tart black cherry and plum . on the end is some residual vinegar like elements very divergent from any actual flavor itself . tannins are left in the finish and linger . m almost completely flat . there is the slightest touch of carbonation but it does n t really go far perhaps just on the back of the tongue . for me though it did n t really affect it too much from the sample i had . it is unfortunate it s flat however . this was pretty good it had a lot of good elements to it and seemed to execute them quite well . the lack of carbonation a chronic problem for the lost abbey . hurt the feel and appearance and indirectly the nose for the lack of head . my first of the veritas series and this was pretty decent . nothing mind blowing or life changing but good .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at the local taphouse . cloudy yellow in the body with dark golden hints certainly darker than usual for a wit . fine bubbling white head . body is light in weight . decent enough for the style but darker than it should be and darker than necessary . nose is fresh and sharp and almost spot on for the style . lovely curacao characters and some fresh organics that deepen the experience . something peppery and sharp but it works and a hint of plasticine . really great . smooth enough of the palate but here the peppery characters really add a sharpness that is unneeded . almost a hoppy note with plenty of spice . finish is certainly peppery with a bit of phenol . orange characters finish sharply as well giving a metallic and kirsch bite to the back palate . feel is smooth . it s lovely on tap . it s a very good wit from a new brewery . there are some genuinely delicious characters to it and it would stand up well against the exemplars of the style . great work .,taste,0.7,1
if a little hop flavor is good then a lot must be excellent . this beer is very highly hopped with a extremely strong hop bouquet that is present from the moment you open the bottle . i know this because my wife ran from the room complaining about the smell as soon as the cap hit the counter in my kitchen . dark amber in color with nice red tones that remind me of mahoghany . the foam is a light brown and fairly thick . it will take a while to settle down to drink . carbonation seemed a little high at first . this is one of my favorite beers . my only complaint about this beer is that it is a seasonal . carolina beverage makes it only during the holiday season and they re out of stock . my last six packs do n t have much chance of living to see summer .,taste,1.0,1
picked up a quart bottle on a whim and drank in a regular pilsner glass . dark brown with a thick tan head . smell was a bit musty with a touch of chocolate . tasted like a weak porter to me with a bit of a bite at the finish . just a nice drinking beer but nothing to get worked up about .,taste,0.7,1
poured out of an ugly green light leaking bottle into a pint glass . it s nice and fizzy with a little head looks and smells like a proper pilsner or a light german lager beer . the taste is where the character of this beer comes out as not so great tastes like bitter skunky slightly malty water that s flavored like beer in terms of mainstream crap beer i d rather just drink mickeys than this stuff,taste,0.4,0
gorgeous i can hardly wait to drink this beer it looks so good i write that after having drank it . beautiful light read with perfectly accompanied head . a bit of lacing but not much . smells of strong berried fruits . not specifically raspberry but berry scent . cherry nightquil . very strong alcohol . strong bitterness at first out of the frige . bitterness faded and sweetness came out as it warmed up . remarkably smooth and fizzy at the same time . not bad mouth feel at all . i had two oz glasses . i did not want any more and i m glad because i did n t realize how much alcohol was in it . notes the flavor is too much not worth the price .,taste,0.6,1
had this in portland or on a pours a straw yellow with a short white head s mild sweet pear and hops . t grain pear and orange creamsicle with pretty strong hop bitterness . initially fairly sweet but partially dries on the finish . after a bit there s a creeping bitterness on the aftertaste that blossoms into strong grapefruit . m light to medium mouthfeel and carbonation . creamy with a viscous wine like feel . o at first blush i would ve given this a lower score but the subtleties of the flavors impresses me particularly the way the expanding grapefruit bitterness develops in the aftertaste . notes resampled from a bottle on . modified a couple of the tasting notes .,taste,0.9,1
on draft served in snifter type glassware . appearance a bit hazy with a thick white head with strength . color is a bit like orange lemonade . very inviting . smell very similar to a citrusy wheat beer with a very malty character . definitely bready . taste sweet malt up front not much in the middle and a peppery hop flavor in the end . very smooth and clean . this brew hides the abv very well . mouthfeel medium to full bodied as expected . good carbonation and the complexity of flavors feels good . drinkability quite drinkable for the style maybe a bit above average overall . might be hindered a bit by the peppery finish but i like that .,taste,0.9,1
with an aggressive pour the head is only one finger and very airy but dissipates down to nothing . no lacing . cloudy caramel color . the beer unfiltered so i do n t know if the cloudiness is intentional or just a necessary evil . pleasant grapefruit nose slightly floral sweet and a little spicy . initially the flavor is sweet and citrusy with a little bitterness in the back of the mouth . note the beer had been the very back of the fridge and was about f . as the beer warmed to a more reasonable temp . the flavors really woke up and the hops became more noticeable . it seems a bit more malty than on the hoppy . very smooth and viscous . very quaffable .,taste,0.7,1
it appears translucent and golden with a large but thin white head . it smells very fruity . there is almost a fruit loop type of a smell to the beer . i get a mellow lemon smell as well . there is a bit of an earthy yeast smell as well as a bit of a sugary smell . it tastes initially of lemon grapes and other sweet fruit . there is a great complex flavor of fruit i even get a bit of an apricot and pineapple flavor to the beer . there is a mild sugar taste . i get a mild peppery yeasty flavor . there is an earthy almost wine like presence to the beer . though the beer is a bit sweet it has a great balance to it . there is a thick and smooth mouthfeel with ample carbonation . the drinkability for how high it is in alcohol is outstanding the beer goes down smoothly . overall a great complex belgian strong ale . this one of the best examples of the style that i have had .,taste,1.0,1
a this was a clear amber tinted golden color . it poured with a large frothy cap . s mild overall and on the sweet side . vanilla aromas with hints of fruit and some yeastiness . t fairly bland unfortunately . i found musty yeast with a little vanilla and apricot . m i have to say they nailed the mouthfeel . lush carbonation and a creamy body . d not bad overall just kind of lifeless .,taste,0.6,1
pours a nice fat two finger head some small bubbles and some big ones looks partly soapy and partly creamy . the body is almost completely see through i know it not the darkest ale but in my opinion a amber ale should not be this see through . the color is about what an amber should be amber but it does have hints of that copper color too it . overall i would be pretty pleased with this appearance if it was n t so see through it just makes it seem like there wont be much too it . this smells like pure grain to me i mean there is a difference between a grain smell and a malty smell this smells just like grain that you have n t even brewed yet . it s obviously a lighter grain but it is for sure grain . yeah i mean it just smells like grain and also it smells super super sweet . those smells dominate there is n t any room for anything else here . some people might like that totally grain smell but i do n t it smells gross to me that s not what of beers smell and taste like so i do n t think it should be considered good . this is especially offensive in this beer because it s an amber ale . .ok amber ales are supposed to be hoppy with a little bit of malts this beer does not smell hoppy at all and instead of malts you get pure grain something is wrong here . we will see how it tastes but i do n t have high hopes . gross . gross beer wow what the heck . . . . . first of all there are almost no hops here what is up with that . . . . . it s an amber ale . . . secondly you get that huge grain flavor that i m not a fan of it s not as intense as i picked up on the smell but still way too noticeable . i mean other than that it just tastes completely boring . boring boring boring and an unwanted grain taste . it s only redeeming factor is the mouthfeel which is good and it s appearance . the drinkability it ok but that s only because it s so boring that it resembles water . whatever i m over this beer not impressed at all . overall below average in my opinion .,taste,0.4,0
from bomber pours a dark amber red brown color one finger tan head with minimal lacing . can smell the alcohol along with the roasted coffee beans has a bready feeling . can taste the hops chocolate and malts fairly balanced . alcohol bears a stronger presence in the after taste . medium body with mild carbonation wish it was heavier . but good stout none the less .,taste,0.9,1
the appearance of this brew is noice egyptian . color is gold and the beer is fairly clear . it is not crystal clear its more of a murky clear . pours with a beautiful creamy golden tinged white head . lacing is excellent head retention is also superb . one great looking beer . the nose of this beer is quite appetizing . big floral and citrus aroma . hops dominate the aroma of this beer as is appropriate for this style . hop influence is apparent in this beer . quite a bitter brew very appropriate stylistically . floral and some citrus characteristics are the backbone of this beer s flavor profile . the hop character is pronounced do n t get me wrong but i would like to see a bit more hop flavor i think that some stronger hop flavor might just add to this brew or maybe my palate is off today . aftertaste is dry floral hops that linger in the mouth mouthfeel of this beer is also great medium bodied with a dry finish that leaves you begging for more . low carbonation just enough to playfully dance the tongue and give rise to the realization that this is a carbonated beverage . this beer is a sipper do n t try to drain this quickly what would be the good in that . as with all great beers it needs to be appreciated . do n t gulp this one down sit realx and enjoy the flavor of this great ipa . definitely worth the money will be buying this one again . however stone ipa is still my default .,taste,0.8,1
a very hazy red with orange highlights body topped by a beige foamy two finger top . a very sweet caramel aroma . taste is exceptionally unexceptional . needs more carbonation . bland lifeless damn near hopless . very thankful i purchased only a single .,taste,0.4,0
this time from a can . newcastle brown is the archetype for the style a classic . pours a nice clear hazelnut brown colour with a thin but lastin beige head . very clean on the nose some roastiness maybe some metal from the can . easy drinking brown ale not very tasty but it s clean and refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
pours black decent sized brown head . lacing . aroma is of malt coffee dry roastiness . though not incredibly present it does the job during the sip . the taste is somewhat good very roasted coffee . malty . the true downfall of this beer is the mouthfeel . holy carbonation . this is more carbonated than even most of the light beers and might be the most overcarbonated beer that i ve ever tried . it completely ruined the experience for me and i ll be steering way clear of this . it also severely damaged the drinkability of the beer itself . it s a shame too because the makings are there for a quality brew but the execution just fell fall short . disappointing .,taste,0.6,1
this beer was bought at a cape town pub based on a recommendation from a local . it poured nicely and exhibited a clever drought feel but with a bit less foam than usual . the feel was a bit heavy but the taste was like no drought i have ever had . the milky sweetness came out and chased away any thought in your head of a normal drought beer . this beer sits a bit heavy but served ice cold it has a fantastic flavor .,taste,0.9,1
alright so i m no lambic afficianado . maybe with time i d learn to appreciate these brews but after having the few i have i m not warming to them in the slightest . this being among the very worst . pours a soft and cloudy medium red blush in color with no head to speak of . smells extremely organic a bit like soil leafy . quite sour smelling vaguely cherry like . taste is unexplainable intensely sour notes of rotting cherries and dirt . i m sorry but this just is n t my bag i guess . i ll continue to try but as it is i had to force down what i did drink some of it went straight down the drain . slinte . but for god s sake be careful .,taste,0.2,0
poured from pint bottle into weizen glass . straw yellow with two and half finger head . this beer was an awesome partner to the knackwurst platter i was enjoying for lunch . the mouthfeel of the beer was moderate and very drinkable . the typical hefe smells were throughout the brew cloves banana etc . the taste was banana bubble gum and a slight peppery finish . great introduction to hefeweizen for a beginner .,taste,0.7,1
presentation poured into a tulip glass from a bottle same as the one pictured . bottled on apr printed on label . a black with a mild reddish tint . thin off white head and minimal lacing . s rasted malts all the way . some caramel coffee and booze . t m tastes better than the smell . fairly sweet with a good bit caramel and coffee taste . almost like a cross between a porter and a stout . light to medium bodied . decent but definitely not my style of beer . i guess it is good compared to it s description of style with the exception of the body . it ends fairly thin almost watery .,taste,0.7,1
pours into a pilsner glass a perfectly crystal clear pure yellow . slight white head disappears fairly quickly . nose consists of light and clean maltiness a spicy bit as well as a little grassyness . extremely sweet malted grains with a slightly spicy tint of noble hops . reminiscent of plain cereal or biscuits . very tasty beer . light bodied pleasantly carbonated and easy drinking .,taste,0.9,1
poured into an straight beer glass b . fl oz bottle is attractive with upward ridges of on its waste but the label lacks information . the cap is nothing special to me . a light yellow body with heavily carbonated head fast dissipation and spotty lacing . s ugh . this is one skunky beer . other smells would be grass yeast and malt . really could n t stand putting my nose to this . t grainy sweet malt citrus but i ca n t put my finger on it . fruit wise and very faint bitterness . m crisp light medium bodied light alcohol presence and medium carbonation . o well . overall it was n t awful but the smell was distracting . do n t inhale when you drink this beer . taste was decent but it maybe a little too sweet . i would n t buy again or recommend .,taste,0.6,1
another intriguing offering by dogfish head could n t wait to try it . brewed in . wow . the cork explosion is tremendous . the frizzy head is monstrous and pouring this thing should be done with care . the first pour resulted in a head that actually grew after sitting idle for minutes . i have never seen that before . the body is a soft light amber color and the aroma is of fresh ginger . the mouthfeel is somewhat dry but controlled and soft . its a nice ginger oaken feeling . also there is a great citrus refreshing dance partner in the flavor . the finish is a little more pale but stays crisp and refreshing . i m very impressed .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a brown oz . bottle . has a rich golden color with a inch head . smell is of malts slightly sweet . taste is crisp some malts a touch of sweetness finishing a tad bitter . feels medium bodied in the mouth and is very drinkable . overall this is a very good beer on a hot day .,taste,0.6,1
appearance is amber straw color . smell is hops hops and more hops . sweet flavor of hops with some malt to try to tame the hops to little avail . medium body this is one great imperial ipa and as i drink it it is even better than the minute by dfh . no mistake this is a high alcohol beer at . one of these was good enough for a night . this is one great beer that i hope to visit again .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into an imperial pint . best by a pours a clear golden orange color . very little head formation or retention just white bubbles . s floral honey accents followed by a sweet maltiness . an interesting spiced apple aroma on the finish . t nice fruity apple pear and melon flavors with a dry hoppy finish . malty backbone with honey sweetness . there is a disturbing corn husk flavor in there too . m crisp . its got alot of sweetness to it too . fine carbonation level . light to medium body . d a fine beer that could be really enjoyed in the fall season however i think that this one is a bit old . a bit too sweet .,taste,0.6,1
slightly hazy deep chocolate brown that hints at amber along the edges . huge fluffy white head that leaves perfect lacing along the edges of the glass . an interesting combination of crisp american hops along with subtle roasted malts . there is also a pleasant malty sweetness . bitter roasted malts right up front with an eathy hop presence . there is something about this beer that reminds me of a sourdough bread or other baked good . interesting flavors but every other sip i m back and forth on if i like it or not . definite english esb or special bitter characteristics . thin to moderate mouthfeel with subtle carbonation . this is definitely interesting to see coming from sierra nevada . not their characteristic hoppy ipa or pa . i m still a little back and forth on whether or not i like this beer . there is something about the aftertaste that i just ca n t place that leaves a funny slickness off flavor .,taste,0.6,1
a big thanks to jeff for sending me this beer many moons ago . i finally opened it up the other day and shared with some fellow snobs . a the pour is a nice copper color with very minimal head and carbonation . s plenty of sweet brown sugar vanilla alcohol caramel and miscellaneous dark fruits . a bit oxidized but that was to be expected . t a very pleasantly sweet flavor with lots of caramel toffee and brown sugar notes . the oxidation is mildly chocolatey and there are some good plum cherry and fig notes . m the body is quite full but certainly not syrupy . low carbonation to go with it . d for a nearly beer this drank very easily . good flavors but the nose was n t quite up to what i had hoped for . still pretty good but a beast of a beer .,taste,0.9,1
tried recently on tap at the brewhouse . a deep coppery colour very clear with a ring of film . lacing ok looks a bit thin for a stout and nowhere near as dark . some smokiness on the nose quite dark with a bit of sweetness and a slight meatiness . not bad overall and stylistically true if weak . taste is very thin . dark roasted notes and a slight acidity but the feel is appalling especially for a brew with oats . it means the taste disappears quickly and it really suffers as a result . not bad overall really but its stylistically poor and it has only minimal character . drinkable enough but far from a great stout .,taste,0.4,0
presentation fl.oz . brown bottle . picture of rasputin on the label with russian words . no freshness date or stamp . says it is abv even though on north coast s website it says its . . appearance pitch black . small and thick tan head . good retention with a lot of lace . nose first whiff and it is full of alcohol almost burns the nose . chocolate and burnt and acrid roasted malt smell . probably has a lot of black patent . taste starts with sweet maltiness . upfront alcohol bitterness . very roasty tons of chocolate and some coffee . light bitterness throughout and sweet finish . notes tasty a little solventy alcohol flavors definitely needs some cellaring .,taste,0.9,1
disclaimer it s possible that i received a bad batch of the cans were similarly bad although other reviewers seemed to like it . appearance cloudy dark copper almost orange minimal head little head retention no lacing . not as cloudy as a hefeweizen but close . upon closer inspection i see small particulates floating probably trub and or pellet hop remnants . some small chunks washed out when i rinsed out the empty can . aroma not much no discernable hops some caramel . some more late hop additions and dry hopping would help . flavor a bad combination of caramel sweetness hop bitterness and funk . as mentioned above i think there is something wrong with this batch which could be affecting taste . i prefer less cloying sweetness and more balance in an apa . mouthfeel a little thick not something quaffable medium carbonation . overall drain pour this batch at least might try on tap or as a single before buying another sixer . served in pint glass .,taste,0.3,0
do not cellar . enjoy in . oops . oz . bomber mostly poured into a oz . shaker pint . dark dark amber with a tiny off white frothy head and excellent lacing . aroma reminds me of a barleywine . sweet caramel brown sugar and roasted malts . slight hint of citric piney hoppiness despite the age . also a strong whiff of the abv this thing is packing . flavor is . well bad . it has an immense bitterness that overpowers everything else . it s not a hoppy bitterness but more like a charred and downright unpleasant almost dark chocolate flavor that utterly destroys the palette . mouthfeel is medium bodied and decently carbonated even after two years . but with the flavor of this thing i just ca n t finish it . i realize this is past its prime but adding more hops to this thing would only make it worse . i m also a huge and unapologetic stone fanboy and have been for years having had my first legal beer minutes away from the brewery but this one is downright bad . good thing they re not brewing any more . first beer from these guys i ve ever dumped . ugh .,taste,0.2,0
oz . tasting poured into a tulip glass from a ml bottle a reddish gold with no head or lacing . it reminds me of a tawny port in appearance . s . and in smell . this has a huge bouquet of dried fruits and nuts . figs prunes raisins and almonds are almost overpowering . i could barely wait to taste this . t consistent with the smell this bursts with the flavor of several dried fruits . additionally caramel tobacco and leather notes are prevalent . this is very malt focused with little to no hops detectable and very sweet but not in a bad way . m i noticed no carbonation . this is velvety smooth and is still hot despite aging for eight years i took these notes from a blind tasting so in retrospect is hard to hide regardless of cellar age . d i want more now . the bottle was cashed before i could sneak another ounce . this was amazing for me . i ve been on an old ale strong ale kick as of late so this was right up my alley . i far preferred the to the which i had two years ago but this is going to force me to pick up a couple of bottles to hide in the cellar for sometime well down the road . i hope they have n t switched the recipe .,taste,1.0,1
this will be my shortest review . the beer is pink . it has a hint of citrus in the nose . it has no flavor . my wife described it as having less flavor that natty light . i have to agree with her . sad very sad . why would they bottle and sell this . a sad one for magic hat .,taste,0.3,0
mild but thick beige head . no light passes through even at the edges . the color is nearly black . black patent malt presence with a soured milk aroma . here is a dry stout . tastes very close to the traditional guiness . unlike the smell there is no hint of milk to the beer . very bitter from the black patent malt and perhaps roasted unmalted barley . burnt toast flavors . the only detraction is thinner body and high level of carbonation . great aftertaste of black coffee and burnt sugar still not sweet .,taste,0.9,1
ml small corked bottle purchased about months ago at riley s here in madison only . for such a highly regarded example of a rare style . part of a series of intimidatingly sour funky beers i m trying along with new glarus sour brown ale and duchesse du bourgogne . pours a vibrant golden yellow with a finger of white head that shrinks rather quickly . nose is pretty funky but predominantly sweet and tart like a nice hard cider left out in the barn too long . unfortunately none of that green apple sweetness comes through on the palate . starts off mouth puckeringly sour jesus christ with a hint of that apple that was left under a manure pile over a humid summer . the sour is quickly supplanted by acidic bile like the little but of throw up that comes up in the back of your throat which interesting almost happens with each sip as i gag . mouthfeel is like carbonated lemon juice almost grainy . it took all the perseverence i could muster to finish of the glass the rest is sitting on death row in my fridge awaiting an almost assured drain pour but not before i torture my ignorant roommates with it . i know this is an acquired taste but i thought my palate was getting pretty mature . i could handle even kind of like those first two but i just ca n t see why rotting produce horse blankets and vomit are appealing characteristics . maybe i ll revisit this style but i need to give my mouth some time to regain faith in beer . and humanity . every tongue has its breaking point it just so turns out that mine is gueuze . you win this time belgium but you have n t heard the last of me .,taste,0.3,0
station firehouse red is a dark reddish brown color with a light brown head that is creamy and leaves a few scraps of lacing behind . the aroma has toasted malt and a slightly sharp fruit character to . a good bit of malt sweetness also . this beer is too warm . it s not cellar temperature . it s not room temperature . it s about what i expect tea temperature to be and that is unpleasant . a good bit of toasted malt and a lot of fruit flavors and fruity hops mixed together . just a touch of sourness creeps in . caramel malt fills in the background . even for a cask this beer needs more carbonation . too warm too flat . fairly enjoyable . this one is better on tap .,taste,0.4,0
where do you really go when you take a hop trip . poured a amber color with golden brown hues . mostly clear but some haze . the head was good for the pour but quickly held to the edges . smaller bubbles but lacing was limited . the smell is a trip to cascade land . hoppy with a citrus and floral appeal . not much on the malt side but this is a hop pale ale after all . the taste it just like the nose . hoppy with cascade like flavors coursing through the taste . a floral taste both on the front and at then end that is the same . not much on malt but does a limited job supporting the rest of the taste . the body is medium feel with good carbonation . one thing that i noted that the beer really has a fresh taste to it . very clean and easy to drink . so no matter where your trip might take you deschutes can find a trail to my stomach .,taste,0.6,1
pours a cloudy copper with a slight red hue . smell is of sweet honey fruit and grassy hops . body is thin and flat . taste is sweet fruit carmel and honey . just a bit of hops . a bit on the watery side but not bad.no comparison to the stone pale ale i just had but worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a cbc glass . much thanks to duff for this beer i was quite excited to try . reviewed from notes . pours a beautiful shade of very light orange . strikingly translucent clarity . a one finger white head just wo n t quit and lasts throughout my experience enjoying this beer . the aroma is phenomenal . the brightest most vibrant citrus i ve ever gotten out of an apa . it almost smells like a freshly cut lime the citrus is that alive . sticky resiny pine notes like being in a forest . i get a little touch of biscuit in the back end . it s nuts . oh three floyds how endearing i find your over the top abrasive hoppiness . the hop presence in this beer is absolutely huge it totally coats the palate . in the middle i get a little hint of graham crackers for some nice counterbalancing sweetness . but really this is all about those beautifully piney resiny hops . this is ultra floral and so smooth . carbonation is a little low for my liking but not too far off the mark . to call this drinkable would be a tremendous understatement . i drank this bottle while watching one of the penultimate episodes of the most recent season of breaking bad . suffice it to say zombie dust is becoming my blue sky . i want to drink this on tap and from growlers . i m not sure i could ask for more taste wise from an apa .,taste,1.0,1
hooked up huge with a growler of this . review . a light golden color . no head . amazing i was expecting something dark or at least hazy . s maple apricot honey almond . t sweet no doubt about that . maple honey and rock candy . but also has a solid citrus bitterness like a grapefruit rind . m thick . obviously lower carbonation but actually had more than i was expecting . very good . o amazing beer . so happy to have tried it . abv is high so i recommend sippin on the szrp but its so drinkable that you probably wo n t . surprising amount of citrus hops . like nothing i ve ever had before .,taste,1.0,1
a pours with a huge head is the first thing i notice . takes up half my glass and i dont concider it to be too vigerous of a pour . the color of the beer is a completely translucent amber color and the head is an off white cream sort of color but as i said the head was fricken huge . decent retention and lacing is noticed . s just some hoppy sweetness is what i get . upon a second more in dept smell i get a lot of green oak . does n t smell like any char or bourban just straight wood . a soft maltyness also comes in very caramelly . t there s the oak that i wanted . lots of vanilla and a sort of toffee taste . the hops are there in the end but not as intense as any other dipa really smooth even taste . lots and lots of wood and caramel toffee malt . actually sort of tastes like a good caramel . the hop bite is very minimal and only comes in toward the end and begining it touches your tongue . really sort of asweet going further down my throat . tastes like i ate something way too sweet and it is sort of stuck there . the initial taste is n t bad but the throatfeel is sort of icky . the taste is n t too cloying but the throat is . m super super soft and light . as mentioned above the throatfeel is gross though . really smooth until the suprise . also a little burn from alcohol down there . d pretty good except for this damn sticky gross feeling in my throat . the taste is great . better than oak aged unearthly which is the only other oak aged ipa i ve had . really strange but it works in an odd way .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle a clear golden with a nice white head that lingers great lacing . s apple bubble gum . tons of vegetal notes of broccoli and asparagus . t no flavor whatsoever . a little mild jolly rancher candy but not much else . very diluted apple juice m decent carb . chalky dry finish . o smelled great in the bottle but downhill from there . there is potential if there was more flavor but not something i plan on having again .,taste,0.3,0
running around all my local beer haunts this past weekend generated quite the cellar to burn through once again . found this bottle of raison d extra at south loop binny s and figured it was worth a try . twelve ounce bottle poured into this fabulous snifter of mine . appearance well that was interesting . pretty much no head developed in this decently carbonated beer . i can see the bubbles erupting all along the sides of my glass but there was no head to be had here . extremely disappointing . the body is a deep burgundy . way beyond maroon in the color spectrum . along the rims edge there is a violet tinge but its pretty much uniform outside of that . bouquet i m instantly reminded of a wine that has had far too much time to breathe . the aromas are all muted . i can definitely tell that there is some alcohol to be had in this beverage as little knives of ethanol pierce my nostrils . behind that is obviously the raisins but for a beverage brewed with boatloads of raisins i d have expected more . its nicely fruity to be above average but not much beyond that . flavor profile big shocker here in the first sip . its like opening the door onto a party and everyone sprinting out past me . so many possibilities here but did i really just see what i think i did . definitely big notes of raisins finally . without a doubt this sweet character on the opening can be attributed to the boatloads of dried grapes . there is a big alcohol elephant in that room . every time i try to enter that party i keep getting slapped by its trunk . at first i thought it was okay but slap me enough times and now i m starting to get annoyed . the finish is moderately hoppy . it has that wonderful bitter nature without overwhelming the palate . a solid mixture of sweet bitter and medicinal flavors . oral sensations the alcohol is way beyond what it should be . great you have some or higher level but does it belong here . i do n t think so . it positively detracts to have a constant warmth in my throat . i also have to take great time in between sips or else that elephant will slap the snot out of me . it has a solid body with the perfect level of velvet cuddling i want from this type of beer but it loses points from its heavy ethanol content . conclusions for such a tasty beverage there are some fundamental imbalance issues here . i do n t even want to think about drinking this beer again . it positively decimates me . i have to treat it like its a spirit and sip it carefully . hell i m not even sure i can drink half of this happily . granted i keep coming back to it because it is pretty tasty . its a conundrum for me . i hate it and i love it all at once .,taste,0.8,1
for this my th review i ve chosen a beer befitting the economic climate . nothing says i m broke and desperate like malt liquor . this one is annoyingly attractive much better looking than it needs or deserves to be with a honey amber body and a poofy thick cream colored crop of foam that retains surprisingly well . the best that can be said for the aroma is that it smells fairly safe . actually the word aroma is a bit too fancy for this beer what it actually has is an odor an odor of cornbread lemon grass and rubbing alcohol . less mild in the mouth than in the nose sickly boozy and sweet like frosted flakes swimming in cheap shochu . corny and a bit sour with a citric leafy bitterness . adequately fizzy and surprisingly light and dry i m impressed with the balancing act between residual sugars to mask the alcohol and a crisp mouthfeel to keep this drinkable . of course that s not to say this is particularly drinkable it s just too gross and by the bottom of the pint it makes my stomach turn . basically this beer tastes like a hangover .,taste,0.3,0
this was the nugget hops release . had a pint at liberty st. tavern . while it s certainly a full flavored pale ale the herbal character of nugget hops is a bit much for me . it approached the catty as in it has a character slightly reminiscent of cat piss taste that occasionally pops up in pale ales with hops on the floral herbal end of the spectrum . still it was a well made and well balance american pale ale . i look forward to seeing what victory rolls out next .,taste,0.6,1
this is a major suprise . so far i have only had one beer by flying dog that i liked the gonzo imperial porter and i loved it . seems they have no middle ground either i love em or hate . i love this beer . huge upfront piney hop assualt but a good sweet malt back . this is exactly what i am looking for in a dipa . i think i like it better than pliney or minute well a three way tie at least .,taste,1.0,1
as patriotic as i am and thus anxious to support almost anything texan i just ca n t get behind this beer . cloudy yellow pour with thick dirty white head . smells like coors light sorry i know that stings . taste is masked by a way over carbonated mouthfeel . i guess through all that carbonic acid is sweet floral flavor with some citrus . hops are there but it s just not worth finding them . all the bubbles keep getting in the way . all i taste is beery soda water .,taste,0.4,0
pours an opaque golden orange color with a finger creamy white head . not a bad start . aroma has some clove and somewhat bready . taste is lacking flavor . some old paper and light clove . tastes slightly off . old . certainly not a usual hef . mouthfeel is rather flat and lifeless . creamy . overall a very weak attempt at a hef . while i was able to finish the glass i would not recommend it to anyone . lacking in almost all the usual hef . characteristics and style .,taste,0.4,0
i was served this from the tap into a new holland pint at the barley house in algonquin . a served with no head . dark almost opaque red color . s coconut milk and vanilla smell . toasted malts also on the nose . t bitter coffee very quickly overwhelmed by coconut milk flavor and smooth vanilla with toasted malts and a very small hop finish . m rich and smooth going down . good carbonation is totally overshadowed by the smoothness and thickness of the beer . d at first i loved it and the drinkability was high for me . about half way though the boldness of the flavors was getting to me and i was getting tired with the flavor . side note the draft pour could have affected the appearance and i d really like to try this guy again . i think a different environment where i can fully concentrate would do it better justice . good brew though .,taste,0.9,1
fuzzy orange amber body with a thin lace . aroma of yeasty fruits and spice . cardamom and clove . touches of orange . taste reminds me instantly of other unibroue beers particularly maudite . apples and mango candy bubble gum oranges spice ginger and wood . very spritzy mouthfeel . too spritzy . otherwise light and balanced leaning towards dry . drinkable and clean .,taste,0.9,1
as everyone says this style is an aquired taste . or you just like it or hate it from the getgo . i like this style and i really like this beer . it pours with almost no head whatsoever . .the body is much thinner than one would probably guess based on its aroma which is almost of teriyaki steak beef jerky . this is very smooth and definetely a beer to pair with a nice hardy dinner . not a session beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a light golden color with a pretty large head . not much lacing to be seen here . faint skunky beer aroma to it . taste is medium bodied pretty surprised as i was definitely expecting this to be lighter than ever . but even though it has nice consistency to it the mouthfeel and taste are non existent . you can swish it around your mouth for seconds and all you taste is a slight tinge of hops rest of it just a watery mass . just import swill right here would n t recommend .,taste,0.4,0
served from a oz bottle acquired on a trip to the northwest this past fall . appearance is a medium brown very clear with mere wisps of off white head carbonation level on this one seems rather low in general not thsat there s anything wrong with that . aroma is like inhaling a smore sweet milk chocolatey any a bit toasted around the edges . a bit of woody essence and alcohol detectable as well . body was definitely on the medium side seemingly becoming more visoucs as it warmed in the glass . taste is well populated with roasty and chocolate notes along with some subdued dark dried fruit . the oak begins to tell its tale towards the finish adding a nice pleasant round woodiness and delicate vanilla mingling with a bit of alcoholic warmth . quite tasty .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear dark copper color with very little carbonation . the head starts out thick and foamy but thins out to a thick lace . smell sweet but is n t very strong and aromas a pretty minimal . taste is biscuity and quite dry . mouthfeel is highly carbonated and has a bitter aftertaste . this is the second time having this beer but only the first time reviewing . this is much better than i remember it .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a pale straw color with one finger head . shrinks to a thin film with nice lacing . s very clean . very little aroma to mention . slight scent of grain with a barely detectable herbal hop note . t crisp cracker like grain flavor . very little malt character . there is virtually no hop flavor although a slight herbal hop bitterness becomes present with the finish . finishes dry . overall a little bland . m d light bodied with strong carbonation . the sensation on the palate is a little thin . very drinkable but there s not much complexity here to entice me to drink more than one or two . this beer definitely has two things going for it though it s damn refreshing and not offensive in the least . i guess i was just hoping for a little more flavor and aroma .,taste,0.4,0
calling this a stout is a crime . dark ale maybe but not a stout . there was little to no body making mouthfeel nill and the flavors were weak almost bland . the slightest maltiness but nothing impressive . guinness if you re going to brew something for your th . make it exceptional . not mediocre . better yet why not give the us foreign extra finally .,taste,0.4,0
would you put fruit jam on rye toast . or would you apply a more savory spread to the dark and spicy flavors of the rye . if you chose the fruit jam then you would probably agree with the choices made by the brewer of rye c . this beer clearly displays the tropical fruits of citra hops and the warm spices of rye . but i do n t believe these flavors were meant to be together . there are n t any food dishes that show the same marriage of flavors and for good reason . would you add caraway or sage to a fruit salad of mangoes and passion fruit . no way . rye c also has the nearly suffocating imbalance of too many american ipas so much hop bitterness that the single minded caramel malt is only present in the finish . rye c is a fair hop showcase and some may find the rye s spiciness to help out the caramel malt in a desperate attempt to bring balance to this beer . it is an excellent beer for showcasing citra hops but one could also refer to sierra nevada s torpedo . for those seeking a rye ipa i would point you toward fifty fifty s rye p.a. which makes for a far tastier marriage of rye to pungent earthy hops like chinook . the beer s color is a medium amber with a decent beige head and nice lacing . smell is sweet and fruity like mangoes melons and other light fruits with a citric base . body is medium and drinkable . tropical fruits dominate the beginning with citric and resinous american hops commingling with savory rye in the middle . the caramel sweetness is delayed to the end where it sends off the beer with a dim pop compared to the salvo of rye and hops .,taste,0.3,0
on tap a pint at pizza plant . fresh with abundant lace and white head apple juice appearance of body . taste is a bit complex with fruity toasty nutty malty character . nothing tremendous . fizzy carbonation detracted . ayinger was superior vertical on octoberfest .,taste,0.8,1
pours a semi hazy dark brown which has very quickly dissappearing white head . leaves no lacing . smell very hidden malts with alot of alchohol . nothing else to say . taste complex malts mixing very well and masking the alchohol competely . mouthfeel kinda sticky the beer is undercarbonated and kinda syrupy . drinkability kind of sessionable very full flavored and affordable . not alot to say about this one besides its just good .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a light golden copper with a slightly yellow hue . very clear rising carbonation light white finger of head leaves a consistent cobweb of lacing down glass . s very mild nose not much comes out a light malt sweetness and a lime citrus orange peel spice and toffee . t sweet caramel malt forward . nice balanced fresh bitterness finishes clean . toasty as it warms up the toffee and roasted cashew and butter cream comes forward really nice beer . m light to medium body . light medium creamy character and buttery with balanced carbonation . d solid drinkable beer good medium abv . slightly higher than what i would want in a nice session pale ale but really goes down nicely clean follow through .,taste,0.9,1
pours a light golden yellow color with a thin white foamy head that quickly dissapears . arom is kind of bland with hints of light crisp fruit and a strong alcohol presence . carbonated up front tickling the tounge with a sweet light crisp fruit center and dry alcohol warmth in the finish . subtle hop and apple notes .,taste,0.4,0
this is another exellent brew from vermont and the magic hat brewery . it starts as a very deep amber in colour with medium light carbonation resulting in a thin crown with a minor cling . the body is full . the nose is lightly green . the taste is very special starting with an even balance between the malts and the hops and then . a very quick advance by the hops to continue and end and linger quite nicely . if ya see this tubby angel stop and say hello you will be glad ya did . .,taste,1.0,1
appearance gt the beer poured a nice red colour with a gorgeous haze and a light head that lingered a spell with not too much lacing . scent gt very sweet aroma honey and pears perhaps . taste gt applecider start that was followed by a mouthful of hops and cloves with a cinnamon and pine hang . mouthfeel gt light bodied not overly carbonated felt like a cask ale and very british ale mouf feel . drinkability gt too clove and piney for my liking but a fellow taster thought it was divine so i guess i have to give it average drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
from oz bottle into standard pint . no date on bottle label . a pours a standard though attractive gold mild copper with an eggshell white head that has good staying power and density . par for the course while nice could n t pick it up out of a lineup . s fruity . hmm a mild medicinal quality . not what i was expecting although not off putting certainly something interesting . not the usual cali ipa hop blast . t hmm not what i was expecting kind of follows the nose. sweet mildly bitter in a tylenol in your mouth kind of way . this tastes nothing like the ipas i ve come to know and love from cali . while not bad it seems more like a stronger pale ale than an ipa . i am not impressed . malt is not strong but there are almost no hops in this beer so the little malt that there stands out . strange . m went down smooth crisp and refreshing . prob . this beer s strongest asset highly drinkable . d highly drinkable . perhaps i m used to in your face cali ipas but i can name a dozen readily that i d rather down than this . perhaps this bottle has been sitting for a while . thanks north coast for no freshness bottled on dates . i would not reccomend this beer . while not bad by any means it is a lackluster effort by one of my favorite breweries . i ll stick to the old stock pranqster and rasputin .,taste,0.4,0
consumed june poured aggressively . clear copper with tangerine highlights . small forced white bubbly head . a little bit of foam sticks to the sides . grapefruit floral herbal slight pine orange tangerine . sweet biscuit . hop resiny grapefruit pine floral and herbal . slightly toasty biscuit some caramel . vanilla and a touch of booze . resinous bitterness . pine and bitter citrus aftertaste . sticky and drying but completely flat . very tasty but so flat that it hurts the beer tremendously across the board . could have been an awesome beer .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . a clear pale yellow golden beer . white head that is like an appealing rocky pillow . nice carbonation decent lacing all down the glass. s fine grainy aroma and some alchohol not much going on . t mild . well balanced . i d appreciate some more hop bitterness but it does have some anyway . mild lemon . more minerally flavors develop as it warms but it s still wicked light of the almost euro macro type beck s . it s almost watery but the excellent carbonation saves it from that . no off aftertastes . well made lager . m very good carbonation that pricks the palette unceasingly until the end of the beer . thin almost medium . i was impressed with the carbonation . d easy drinking found here . certainly refreshing . crux good lager . very good drinker and the best organic beer i ever had .,taste,0.6,1
a poured from the tap with a thin off white head which quickly evaporated without a trace of lace . the body was a clear dark garnet color and exhibited no visual signs of carbonation . s candy malts and candy sugar meet some vinous and acetic notes in the nose all with an underlying aroma of melanoidins . t sweet caramel flavors combine with the anticipated sour and acetic nores midway . but then the flavor seems to fall off and it finishes very mild and flat . underwhelming finish . m a light to medium body . well attenuated but some firmness is contributed by the effervescent carbonation . d goes down smooth enough . i could really drink this all day but it just would n t get me all that excited .,taste,0.6,1
pours a bright orange with slight hints of red . huge two and a half inch head that lasts for quite a bit . decent lacing . the smell is slightly tropical and then almost lagerish heavy lager if that makes any sense . which i m sure it does n t . the taste is hard to describe . very peppery to start . some tropical fruit and a bittersweet hash taste . the malts are further in the background . high marks for interesting taste . mouth is a tad thin and bubbly . this and galena have been the most fun so far in my single hop exploration .,taste,0.9,1
a transparent pale yellow with fizzy head that quickly goes awy . s sulpher metallic . quite offensive with a good dose of skunk . t corn rotten eggs musty and bitter . m watery with a dry finish . d undrinkable thin and water with a rotten egg and skunk taste . i see why people put lime in this . i m not sure the lime could even salvage it .,taste,0.2,0
ml into a snifter bottled on july p deep gold from the bottle and sits deep bronze with amber highlights in the glass . the light tan head is loosely compacted with medium sized bubbles and was gone immediately to form a thin halo . a the alcohol is quite explosive in the nose even after almost two years . also a lot of candied sugar some orchard fruits and yeast are there as well . smells more than decent but the overwhelming alcohol in the nose is a little unappealing . t malty sweet with a nice mixture of dark and light fruits swimming about . i get hints of raisins and figs along with some peaches and apples . candied sugar is quite sizeable but does n t dominate in the least bit . cloves and other spices team up with the yeast to deliver a sharp spiciness that really works well . best of all the alcohol is somewhat restrained on the palate and warms up the chest upon exit . this is sweet spicy and explosive . m d full bodied rich and luxurious and very smooth . good drinkability due to the nicely hidden booze but i do n t think my brain could handle another . notes this is a pretty nice quad that i enjoyed my time with . a little too sweet from the malts fruits and candied sugar for my blood . but that is what makes quads great . they deserve to be savored and enjoyed in moderation . highly recommended with some age on it .,taste,0.9,1
an english brown ale eh . thanks tbeckett . poured into a tulip around c . a copper clear light white head with little lacing . s not much here some vegetal that grows as it warms with a nice hint of malty sweetness off the top t english brown ale or non descript bmc lager . hard to tell here . the esters go towards the vegetal . a touch of sweetness from malt with hints of earthy hops . not much going on here and certainly nothing i would be wanting to go to again . m crisp with an odd aftertaste likely from the vegetal aromas . o now i know why people drink crap beer in on if this is a craft option i too would avoid craft . that said upon review of their website they medaled with this beer as a cream ale . a cream ale . still not quite but at least the description is closer .,taste,0.4,0
who brought this . ca n t remember . anyway thanks bill or cam . from notes a translucent red black small tan head . s plastic darn banana lots of chocolate . t very chocolatey here. m smooth and thick o d an appropriately named beer for sure . not sure if it fits the style aka this does n t seem at all like a quad . but it s tasty .,taste,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 .,taste,0.8,1
i had it at the brewery as on tap had in finland and in the states as bottles . in short think of liquid smoked bacon . or you would experience a smoke chamber cold campfire on your taste buds . the smoke smell is just slighty and gives away that something new to your taste will happen . freshly tap ed the smoke strikes much better than in the bottle but it is dominant in the background . touch of maltiness is on top of the dark smoked beer . schlenkerla is a beer for food . real german leverwurst or smoked bacon fresh dark bread wodden fire or simply a bretzel and butter . the on tap experience is worth to travel to bamberg .,taste,1.0,1
sampled from a oz bottle at the falcon s christmas in july tasting sharp citrusy aroma with a grapefruit rind approach with some dry toasty malt notes . appearance is pale orange with a light white head that sticks fairly well to the glass . the flavor and body are ruined by a disastrous amount of buttery diacetyl and a hint of corny malt and an acidic finish . it s unfortunate but i i m cerrtain this was a well travelled bottle of what feels like it should be an otherwise fine beer .,taste,0.4,0
had this in a bar in chicago when my friend ordered one . thought i would try this out in my home up here for a review . served at about degrees f in pint glass listening to boris and sunn o altar . true to it s style this beer is simple modest but refreshing . it was a very clear shade of pale yellow . the pour produced a pillowy pure white head that took a good minutes to shrink to a thin layer but completely disappeared by about halfway down the glass . the smell was modest and a mixture of sweet malts and hops . those malts really shone through on the tongue as well . the taste is a very light sweetness with the malts becoming slightly richer towards the finish . for what i was expecting this beer had a slightly dry finish and post sip but it was not too bothersome . the fact that it was light bodied and had low carbonation worked well with the subtle crisp flavor and meant that one could really blast through this stuff like ice cold water on a summer day . highly recommend this to anyone looking for a pilsner esque beer .,taste,0.7,1
on tap for city beer store s firestone night in august . a dark black with cream colored head . s whiskey oak roasted malt t creamy sugary coffee like with definite oak notes from the whiskey aging . great stuff . m good full bodied creamy mouthfeel d dangerously drinkable giving its abv . an exceptional stout . was very happy to get a chance to try this . i really wish firestone would up the production of this kind of stuff so it s not next to impossible to get .,taste,1.0,1
i grew up drinking this beer in high school unfortunately and as such it does have a special place in my heart and if i ever get to drinking myself silly every single day with issues it may come down to drinking this again . pours a light yellow with lots of carbonation smells of skunky beer corn . tastes like slightly spoiled beer with a little too much carbonation imo . hurts to drink fast due to overcarbonation . may lead to vomiting . very reasonable in terms of price though .,taste,0.3,0
pours black with a significant creamy tan head and noticeably strong carbonation . quickly subsides into smooth film and good lace . smells of roasted coffee woody oak and vanilla . good aroma but a little faint . tastes of roasted coffee base malts overlaid with strong and slightly smokey wood oak like tones and tons of vanilla . flavor is toasty subtle exquisite . body is chewy ever so creamy very nicely carbonated . my sample was super fresh and delicious . a very nice and unique stout style that would become a favorite session beer for me if it were distributed here .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . kept around cellar temperature . dark brown like black coffee one finger of caramel colored head that dissipates . slight lacing as i twist the glass in the light to see the tinges of red browns . first imperial stout but i ve been around stouts and porters for a few years now . aroma of rough oatmeal grains coffee and raisins or dates namely sweet dark fruits . a lot more going on that i thought but not as much as i d hoped . compared to the porters and stouts i ve had it s got a bit more depth . tastes of roasted coffee hints of sweetness more raisins than dates maybe some nuts . a trifle smoky like a porter or stout should be . some alcohol pleasant and warming . reminds me in a distant way of an au jus beef and i d take it with same without reservation . creamy almost no carbonation . smooth in the mouth easy going a good last pitcher of the night . exceeds the best qualities of the lazy jake porter at the brew pub near my hometown in long valley nj . while that wo n t mean anything to most folks it s high praise where i m from .,taste,1.0,1
a dark deep and rich brown no headn minimal lacing . s oats sweet maltiness roast coffee . t sweet at first chcolates coffee mocha a very slight bitterness in the finish . m slick not to heavy medium body for a stout . d pretty drinkable not an all nighter but a few before i moved on to something else .,taste,0.9,1
a little confused here this is class as a milk stout which i had one last night from duck rabbit but appearance is alot different . this one is pouring like the porter i just had from duck rabbit . i am going to have to take notice on this and see if there is similar across the industry standard . head is darker light molasses tan body is dark no see through not much lacing going on here the taste is more mellow than the duck so better balance i would say with the increase of alcohol too . as representation of the style i do n t know yet because the comparison is alot different . the take i would get this again i have to for more fine tuning good choice,taste,0.9,1
poured a head that went from two fingers to in about seconds and then fading into a light ring of head with patches of carbonation on the surface . when held to the light the beer is clear and is a ruby red color with deep brown shading . on the desk it looks like a darker rum . the first smell i got was a wheaty grainy scent . next the presence of a sweet malt came through . behind that i noticed something like roasted walnuts . the smell is appealing but the appearance is more what draws me in . the more i finish this bottle the more i wish this beer had something to counteract the dryness of the hops . the sweetness of the malt is there at first i enjoy the malt but then it disappears . not as hearty as i would have expected . i ca n t put my finger on the aftertaste besides the lingering spicy hops . mouthfeel is like most ales i ve had with a medium body and light carbonation after it settles for a minute or two . i expected it to be heavier the roasted taste and the carbonation provide for some depth . i could put myself on autopilot with this one . i expected maybe more richness or heartiness to the malt but or could go very easily after work . not much alcohol taste to speak of .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pitch black with a nice tan head that slowly dissipates and disappears leaving a nice coating on the side of the glass along the way . smell the bourbon is kind of hard to get past in the aroma but i bought this beer because i love bba beers so this is a good thing . taste absolutely amazing . the bourbon is much more understated than the smell and is balanced quite well by chocolate roasted malts which linger on the tongue in the finish . every sector of the tongue is activated and excited by this beer . usually beers of this style are n t this well balanced often thrown by excessive sweet bourbon flavors . mouthfeel i always think of the original old rasputin as one of the thickest heaviest beers of its style . for some reason this beer does not have the same thickness . the beer s mouthfeel just does not match its flavor bomb . drinkability very flavorful and definitely a slow drinker . also i like the idea of the price of a beer being a deterrent to drinkability for numerous reasons and at a bottle i ll tick this beer a down bit .,taste,1.0,1
pint at spoons said . abv looks a bit like apple juice . smells a bit like a kentish sussex ale . can taste hints of citrus fruits and mango . not too much carbonation . couple of pints went down well . solid brew for jdw beerfest nothing spectacular .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is a deep brown with a thick creamy head that laces nicely . a bit of light that can pass through the glass reveals a little reddish hue . aroma is a little weak consisting mostly of sweet roasty hints . taste is delicious . creamy malty roasty sweet but balanced with hop bitterness . hints of chocolate or even brown sugar . very nice . mouthfeel is not what i want it to be . it has good body but a decent amount of carbonation . i think just a tad less carbonation would allow for a more silky feeling . mouthfeel is still good just not great . drinkability is average . i would certainly have another but likely would not have more than that .,taste,0.9,1
a clear straw yellow typical of that of the usual light adjunct lager . a finger width head that actually lingered for a few moments before fading moderate lacing left behind . s ever so faint grains . hardly any hop presence along with a slight grassy scent . t faint grains along with a bit sweet hop presence . not offensive but not much there at all . m very light feel with a pretty moderate amount of carbonation . very smooth . plenty of carbonation at the head . d great drinkability .,taste,0.4,0
the lack of carbonation in this beer is really a turn off . it is a real cloudy gold in color and does actually have a little soft white lace . malty nose and the taste is ok.some toastiness and also some mild fruitiness on the finish . .the mouthfeel is brutal do to the lack of carbonation . not recommended .,taste,0.7,1
finally found a bunch of brews from st. peter s so i was very excited to see the cream stout . i must say they have kick ass bottles . pours out black with a tannish head that goes away quickly . carbonation is still seen around the out edges of the glass . smell consisted of all sorts of things . mostly burnt items . coffee chocolate malts and some graininess to it . taste was almost the same as the nose . some bittersweet chocolate starts out and gives away to a grain malt middle and finishes with some coffee flavors that lasts into the aftertaste . finishes quite dry which was surprising . i was expecting it to be a little more wet aftertaste to it . but a very nice cream stout and worth checking out for sure .,taste,0.9,1
a hazy reddish orange color with a fit and uniform head of foam . medium low carbonation and some notes of lacing inside the glass . s sweet malts and a distinct aroma of hops give this brew a nod above similar counterparts in the style . fresh and inviting this one s got the goods in the smell dept . t strong notes of cloying citrusy flavors hops and buttery malts with a touch of dried biscuit . not bad . smooth aftertaste leaves a mild character of grain flavor . m smooth and rich . very nice . almost cask like creamy texture . nice . carbonation is mild yet still present and adds to the depth and enjoyment . d good . nice drinkability for a cream ale . i will be looking for this on my next escapade to the great white north . worth trying . notes special thanks go to biegaman for the sample .,taste,0.6,1
had this as part of the dragon pack mixed sixer . was a little put off at first b c i was expecting a dopplebock . not sure why just was . anyway it poured a light brown with a decent head could ve had better retention . the taste was crisp carbonation was just right and it had a nice malty base . almost maple in taste . very delicious and very sessionable . i wish these were around as six packs by themselves . i really think the taste is spot on for this style . refreshing but still substantive .,taste,1.0,1
iron hill s th anniversary beer . . classified as an imperial american tripel on the bottle . pours a slightly hazed copper orange with a small creamy head and rich lacing . totally different than the black beer they use in the promo pic for this . nose is fresh orange marmalade lemon peel grass flowers . very bright and fresh . mouth is super sweet upfront orange candy super sweet orange marmalade segueing into a bitter orange peel finish accentuated by some alcohol heat . is pretty subdued other than on the finish . nice mouth feel creamy and rich bubbly enough . this is a pretty interesting beer and though i m not a fan of really sweet beers they did a good job with it .,taste,0.7,1
the first impression was what a good price for a high gravity beer in a pk . format . when i poured the beer into a oz . pint glass there was almost no head . the nose was very mellow . and the color was a little strange . the first flavor detected was a metallic coppery taste . mid palate got a little better with a hint of roasted almonds . the finish was bitter and was over quickly . i do like these guy s black tan in oz.btl . once again for being inexpensive high gravity beer you get what you pay for . .,taste,0.6,1
does n t look red by any stretch of the imagination to me . more like a murky golden color . champ of a head though left lots of lacing and it s still around after almost an hour . smells like dirt and honey . rather gross really from start to finish . the taste is still dirty but in a toasted cheap malt kind of way rather than actual soil . also has a fruity tone a bit of light flower and a sweet taste on the back end . the mouthfeel is thin bodied but thanks to the long lasting head also smooth and creamy too . too dirty smelling and tasting to have more than one or two ever unless it was all that i had .,taste,0.7,1
cloudy and orange . about right look for a hefe . odor more like a pilsner not a hefeweizen . taste was a bit off kind of metallic pretty bland not really all that wheaty just sour malt taste . and i was planning on buying a sixer for the wife . oh well .,taste,0.4,0
i ve been waiting for this one get to tx for a while . it s finally here . . . a pours pitch black with a beautiful thick coffee colored creamy head that has pretty good retention and nice uniformed rings of lacing . s i smell loadfulls of roasted barley and strong toffee notes too . then it turns into a beautiful bouket of chocolate and coffee wofting into my nose . very nice balance in the aroma . mmmm after it warms a little some licorice notes come into play . t the flavor is pretty staight foward with bitter sweet chocolate and roasty malty goodness . not complex but very good . m man i do n t think the mouthfeel could be any better . it s soooo creamy and full bodied . in no way is this beer harsh because of the abv it s a little hot but it s not hot perse . d very smooth drinking for a beer of this stature . please if you can treat yourself to this wonderfully brewed ale . you wo n t be dissapointed . but do n t drink too much it sneeks up on you .,taste,0.8,1
this beer was served on draft at the brewpub in a chilled glass with chunks of ice on it and on the inside . i would have complained but the waitress seems annoyed that i was there to begin with . beer is amber celar carbonation is moderate to high lacing on the glass as the had falls away head is white and diffuse . looks fine . there is no aroma they must have forgotten they were making an ipa . maybe i should have complained about the iced glass . this beer is thin watery has almost no flavor and the flavor that is there is most definitely not an ipa flavor . mild hop bitterness but this beer is just in general gross . give me a break . drinkability ok but what makes this an ipa . nothing . its colored water with bad backend bitterness and not much of that even . get a clue . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
great to see a brewery in fullerton doing so well . happy to sample their wares . cloudy golden amber with a thin foamy white head . low carbonation maybe i let it warm a bit too much already . typical banana clove bubblegum aroma . nice but not a whole lot extra to it . missing the big yeast freshness to it of the better examples . nice refreshing taste . missing some carbonation but getting the fullness from the yeast without being too sharp . nice wheat malt lightness . probably a better beer than the score shows but the lack of carbonation has a big impact on this style . would love to get to the brewery if i get the chance .,taste,0.8,1
i am drinking their most recent batch april batch a beautiful orange amber with almost no head . s orange blossom honey and dried apricots and a moderate oakiness . t medicinal with prominent honey and heavy oaky notes followed by an astringent alcohol burn . this stuff tastes more like hard alcohol than beer . m medium body oily with moderate carbonation . the pungent boozy taste lingers long after swallowing . d it will take me all night to get through this beer it must be consumed slowly and would make a great nightcap .,taste,0.6,1
i picked up a bottle to try something different and . like mikey i liked it if you do n t get the reference your younger than me . appearance hazy dark straw yellow had a nice head which held for a while . not too pretty but not unpleasant smell very nice malts hops and juniper mixed together well . i liked the aroma . the juniper is very subtle you notice it but is was not overpowering like too many spiced beers . taste complex and interesting . i nice level of malt for a pale ale and a moderate dose of western us hops with a subtle hint of juniper . i slowly enjoyed the whole beer . mouthfeel what you would expect from a quality pale ale . light but with some substance . drinkability i will pick up a six pack next time i have a chance but this is a one at a time beer .,taste,0.9,1
a cola black with a small tan head . s have you ever dropped a shot of bourban in a cup of coffee . thats what it smells like . t coffee bourbon malty prunes raisins . some vanilla . alot going on here nothing mutes the other . m not as heavy as would have thought which is a good thing . d dunno if i would want more than one due to the abv and complexity .,taste,0.9,1
a rudy opaque brown though there does n t appear to be any sediment at the bottom of the bottle so it must be some super brown malt that they are using . head is finger and dissipates into a disappointing lacing tough the head is easily resurrected with a vigorous swirl the color of which is a light coffee brown smell is prune juice and hot alcohol . a little bit of floral saaz . hoppiness . medicinal cloyingly bitter a light sweetness and a decent toasty maltiness but quickly covered up by hot alcohol . unpleasant . a little oily but mostly full bodied with a good effervescence . everything is good enough except for the taste . why make a beer this big and make it so hot . i have to disagree with the bros on this one and i m sure that i throw a lot of personal opinion when i say i do n t care for a beer that tastes like hot alcohol . also if there is no live yeast in the brew what good would aging do . p.s . after minutes the beer is at approx . f and tastes a hell of a lot better but that s a long time to wait for a beer to taste better .,taste,0.4,0
a unique ale that delivered a taste i in no way expected . it pours a light amber brown with red highlights . the color seems overall thin . there as no real head . the aroma was very strong bready nutty slightly sour . it was in no way overbearing but was not a shy in the nose . the taste was predominantly bitter even with the apparently sweet and high malt profile . most of the sweetness seemed to prune plumb raisin in nature . there was a real brandy like quality that came through in the taste and a bit in the nose when drinking the beer . there was very little spice but seemed to have an herbal slightly sour taste but not funky . it felt much more like a liquor in the mouth than a beer . i d say due to the unique taste and thin mouthfeel many would not find it too drinkable . however i found it quite drinkable in a liquor kind of way .,taste,0.9,1
a dark cloudy copper body with two fingers of off white head . good retention and lacing . s alcohol is very prominent here with dark fruits figs following . some sweet malts and distinct yeast too . t full of dark fruits and sweet malts . the sweet malts really mix well with the bitter dark fruits . interesting yeast character and alcohol is still strong . m thick bodied and high carbonation . texture is creamy with large notes of alcohol . extreme amounts of alcohol . d good quad . i would like to taste this when aged b c as it stands fresh is to strong for me .,taste,0.8,1
a pours solid black with a finger of tan head . s overwhelmingling coffee with hints of molasses . t coffee and roasted malts espresso lots of coffee and bitterness . m medium body good carbonation and a very dry finish . o my favorite everyday non barrel aged stout that is actually so good i prefer it to many barrel aged products .,taste,1.0,1
clear yellow colored beer with a small white head looks like a regular lager . smells like a euro strong lager . sweet and malty with not much hop scent . really just sweet and malty . starts out sweet with an astringent hop bite . dry aftertaste the hop does its job well . taste sweet with a tea bag aftertaste . mouthfeel is average . an ok bock but sort of a weird one . blond color and bock beer taste . tastes more like a strong lager though .,taste,0.8,1
another one of the beers i recently picked up at hi time wine in costa mesa and curiously one of several imperial stouts with coffee i seem to have run into lately . out of the green ml . bomber and into the goblet the beer came out deep reddish black with a one finger thick light brown head . the body was opaque when held up to the light with some brown highlights at the extreme edge . aroma was chocolate malt and leafy hops mingling together . the first taste was about as intense as i have ever had in a beer . the acrid roastiness of the malts provided the backbone of the flavor profile while the green bitterness and acidity of the hop oils provided the muscular heft . together they had quite a tug of war on my tongue . i believe the hops won out in the end . they claim to have poured in pounds and pounds of coffee beans in the brew but the other flavors were so strong the coffee was barely detectable as a distinct taste . there was a lingering note of chocolate in the aftertaste . the body was thick and smooth providing an excellent feel on the palette which was spoiled only a little by the peppery spiciness of the alcohol . the strength was well covered by the abundance of the flavor while the beer was in the mouth but since there are no taste buds in the stomach the warmth spreading to the extremities from there was dead giveaway . this is a beer best suited for a nightcap duty although the large bomber size gets in the way of that a bit . i would love to see what some age can bring out as at this fresh stage the hops dominated everything else . maybe i can get my hands on some more to set it aside for a while .,taste,1.0,1
serving oz bottle pours a very hazy pale orange with tons of sediment and a two finger thick yellow tinged head which leaves thick puffy patches of lace as it recedes . heathy and lively carbonation wells up through the murky body to meet a thick and fluffy cap of froth . a bit dull on the nose with aromas of citrus yeast and sweet pine sap with hints of medicinal phenols buttery diacetyl and alcohol . asringent bitter hops hit the palate where they mingle with citrus zest and a bit of medicinal phenols toward the mid palate finish is off dry with lots of peppery alcohol hints of bitter hops and a bit of pale malt leaving a moderately long slightly mouthpuckering aftertaste of bitter medicinal phenols almost like asprin and lots of mouth drying alcohol . entry is slick a feeling which quickly transforms to a very tough and chewy character that leads to a slightly thin but not watery unclean finish . medicinal phenols clearly evident alcohol brutal bitters and a rough mouthfeel make finishing a glass a bit of a challenge . overall it s a tasty dipa from a great brewery . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle from the yards variety case . poured into a pint glass . pale straw color with good white head some lacing . light color for the style . very blonde esque . aroma is quite nice . a floral hoppiness with a hint of something else i ca n t identify but pleasant smelling nonetheless . lighter flavor than most apas which is just like the coloration . crisp with mild bitterness . good balanced mouthfeel . crisp without biting residual mellowness following each sip . refreshing easy to drink . approachable . this is a good solid beer . it probably wo n t be winning many awards from ba s since it s relatively mild for the style . however this would make a very good transition beer if you re trying to teach your bmc drinking friends about real beer . it s close enough to bmc to not scare them away yet good enough to allow them to see what possibilities await . bottom line i wo n t be going out of my way to get this but i will be happy to take my out of when i get yards mix cases in the future .,taste,0.7,1
a familiar green bottle pours a pale clear straw colour with a tall foamy white head that settled soon after . some decent lacing remains . not much carbonation . smell of a damp basement old socks but not offensive . is that a hop odour in there somewhere . the taste is mildly hoppy tart and sharp mouthfeel . there is a dry refreshing finish that is altogether too abrupt gives a cleansing sensation in the aftertaste . a bit astringent at times . a long time favourite with many beer drinkers on the pub circuit this is a short sharp break from routine drafts but not too many people with alternatives would choose to drink this all night .,taste,0.7,1
a pours out a dark walnut with slight ruby highlights . head was almost negligable which was depressing and i felt reflected itself into a weak smell . this was made up slightly by the ok lacing from the tiny bit of head that did appear . s toasted nuts . roasted coffee beans . warm oranges . t this taste reminded me quite a bit of guinness with a much more pronounced nutty twang . the toasted nuts and roasted coffee were the strongest of the flavors . in addition there was some weakly tasting hops of light and sweet citrus . chocolate was n t really present but was n t missed either . m in a word this beer went down watery . there were perhaps some poor carbonation issues but realistically there just was n t any body to this beer . as my buddy pointed out it s like you re taking a big swig of water after a sip of beer . d the flavor i thought was delicious and nutty but the wateryness of this beer turned me off slightly . all things considered the lightness of the beer probably was better for drinkability than an overly heavy nut ale but i would love to see some improvement in that department regardless .,taste,0.8,1
had on tap at chicago s infamous map room . i can see why dark is in the title though i m sort of confused as this appears in places as imperial dark doppelbock as well though that does seem rather excessive to stick that imperial on there . really a delicious beer . there is a certain nuttiness to a very rich velvety chocolate flavor . a little bit of that german lager essence to remind you you re drinking a doppelbock and not some sort of cocoa porter but it does remind one of those beers .,taste,1.0,1
my first russian imperial stout a black with streeks of reddish brown where the light hits almost brown head s alcohol coffee alcohol and more alcohol t coffee alcohol alcohol and more alcohol . if the alcohol was better concealed i would have rated it a . very tasty stout but the alcohol was a bit distracting m very thick almost like a doppelbock d after one i was done for the night . joey,taste,0.8,1
from notes i havent been wowed by anything tommyknocker has made thus far their stuff is by no means bad just not knocker your socks of good . but because of my open mind and adventurous spirit i forked over the ten dollars to try their latest offering and am glad i did . this beer poured a really dark almost syrupy brown . instantly you can smell the hungarian oak . other scents that come up are vanilla bourbon slight maple and malt sweetness . taste is big on the oak and then some malty sweet followed by some alcohol taste but without any burn . the alcohol is very well masked i would never have guessed by taste alone . this beer drinks very easily it is actually pretty light on the mouthfeel a little creamy smooth but mostly just light . overall my favorite tommyknocker brew,taste,0.9,1
another nice find on tap at the blind tiger . poured a hazy murky shade of dark plummy brown with a soft puffy head that showed moderate retentive powers . sticky and fine lacing left on the glass . the nose was strongly fruity with a wiff of sourness and alcohol . this is a slightly sour mellow yeasty and musty concoction . lots of complex fruit spice and yeasty notes floating around . interesting sophisticated old world brew . if you like a complex strong german style wiesse bock this one is well worth a try . i d like to try a fresh bottle for a comparison .,taste,0.9,1
poured out a copper color with finger of head that faded quickly to a bit of lace . smell was fruity malts wit no hint of hops . taste was . blah. not much to get excited about . tasted like a slightly sweet macro . mf was also blah . medium body hint of carbonation . nothing much . i guess it s drinkable but why waste your money . if they worried more about working out the recipe to get some flavor and less about being organic they might have something but as it is no .,taste,0.4,0
slightly hazy golden pour sporting a tight white head just shy of a finger high . lots of lacing left behind on this one . you get apricot in the nose but the scent reminds me a bit of their odd notion wild ale . there s some diacetyl along with apricot combining to form a taste i found truly awful . i remember not being a big fan of this but it was much worse than i remembered . there s also a very faint caramel bready note and zero hops . it does look good and the feel is pretty satisfying but the taste is quite bad .,taste,0.3,0
vintage a poured a deep mahogany with medium carbonation leaving a small white cap few bubbles and no lacing s earthy notes like soil grass and dirt with sone grains and caramel but light nose t earthy notes a raisin and prube thrown in for good measure faded hops grainy with a light caramel stickiness and bittering on the end m medium bodied a bit thin booze is masked pretty well o average,taste,0.7,1
drinking this beer makes me ask a few questions . why did i buy this . why did they make a lager this strong that tastes like horrible cheap american booze beer . how can i help prevent others from making this error . what also worries me is that i bought something else by this brewer . i will make sure i have had several others before i try it to dull the pain . this was a bad purchase . i think it is the nasty malty flavor not balanced by decent hops that makes this taste so bad . i do n t get the almost sexy label or name for that matter either .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at the blind tiger for vermont beer cheese night . grainy sunset body topped off with ample fluff for such an old beer . smell was slightly pruney but with loads of sugar orange juice lime plenty more of just pure citric acid . a touch of negating plastic too . mostly cherry lifesavers maraschino juice but the lighter the expected carbonation helps me pick out mild flavors of wood cider vinegar working into a strong tangy acidic pucker akin to drinking hi c or sunny delight . very faint amount of malt . finish is noticeably slick continuing to be tart but it eventually leaves behind a soothing trace of honey confectioner s sugar . comes off a bit artificial but so tasty . for a oz pour . ordered them back to back . they should package it a juice box .,taste,0.9,1
simple review very light refreshing highly carbonated and very drinkable if . you re with the boys at an nfl tailgate looking to catch that buzz slap before you head in to the game . cheap lager that is readily available at almost any quick mart or grocery store . nothing other than water with alcohol in it . zero substance .,taste,0.4,0
the looks of these nitro can heads are phenomenal talk about creamy . mmm . i wonder if all beer could benefit from this . i can tell you right now the drinkability of this ale is quite something it being draught only adds to the easy at which this nutty brew goes down the hatch . the smell is light and buttery . the taste is sweet and nutty there are some bitters present there but they get nulled out by the sweetness nothing is left in your mouth but a slightly tart metallic butter taste not unpleasant . mouthfeel is exceptional .,taste,0.6,1
a the beer is clear golden yellow in color . it has a finger high white head and no visible carbonation in the form of rising bubbles . s there are moderate aromas of herbs in the nose . smells of heather lavender rosemary and sage seem perceptible . t the taste is similar to the smell and somewhat more potent however the herbal flavors are well balanced with the underlying malts . m it feels medium bodied on the palate there is some dryness in the finish . d the beer is somewhat easier to drink compared to the stone and dogfish head versions . any traces of alcohol are well hidden .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle into a pint glass . a clear gold in color with light amber hues . little to no head to speak of . s bitter hops with a light bread ending . t a clean malt backbone with a mild hop bite on the end . better than expected . m light bodied and a tad watery . d moderate . not bad in a bar full of bud light .,taste,0.8,1
poured from bottle to my new ommegang chalice gentle off white head over golden amber body . nice lace . quiet spring blossoms and honey . gently sweet and somewhat floral flavor with a slight sour balance . a great bouquet of flavor . somewhat watery and thin mouthfeel . very drinkable and gentle .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a shaker pint glass . poured a reddish brown color was definately translucent . had a foamy head that lasted a few minutes but then left a small layer of bubbles as well as tracings down the side of the glass . smell was of oatmeal and wheat bread . tasted earthy and had a sweet ending to the taste . felt way to watery in the mouth and left a bitterness that was n t noticable anywhere else . it is very easy to drink almost goes down to quick .,taste,0.7,1
the bartender said it had a hint of vanilla . it looked like a good beer . nice color and head . but this was an overpowering flavor of vanilla . the tap handle said oak barrel stout but it should have read vanilla flavored beer . not good . i guess it would be appealing to women and those who love the vanilla but when you put a beer to your lips and expect to taste beer and get this . well lets just say i was not impressed . i would n t order this again .,taste,0.3,0
a nice frothy finger of sand brown head . some continued carbonation . slightly cloudy dark beer bottle brown color . not much lacing s bready smells . yeasty in a sour way like a german bakery . nice rich smells . t initial taste were malty and sweet but it moved very quickly to a harsh bitter sour taste . too much dry hopping i wonder . it had a harsh aftertaste both hoppy and sour . m a bit loose but still a nice pleasant beer what you d expect from belgium . d not baaad but not great . needs to be paired well . watch out for that last bit of yeast in the bottle . it s harsh .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear golden color with thin wispy lace . aroma is . well.not pleasant . smells musty malty with notes of rice and subtle undertones of strawberry candy . very little hop bitterness in the flavor dry and doughy with floral strawberry notes . medium bodied on the palate yet lacking in carbonation . this has got to be a lager . i think . not a terrible beer but not one that is interesting enough to warrant drinking a oz bottle . ounces would be more than sufficient if worth it at all . we ll see if this can keep me interested long enough to get through the bomber . with some other beers waiting here for me on college basketball s selection sunday . it might not .,taste,0.6,1
huge thanks to woodychandler for the state tick . oz can into a tulip . a blonde amber hue . about a finger of white head . soapy lace and no cap . s sweet pale malt and coarse ground grains . a hint of fruity sweetness and a bit of spice . nothing too powerful but pleasant . t sweet malt and grassy earthy grain . hint of spice . nothing over the top but drinkable . m medium to light body . crisp and sharp carbonation . o an easy drinking blonde . this would be a great gateway beer for your bmc buds .,taste,0.6,1
lambics are an enigma to meso much wildness and unrestrained flavors . this beer was no exception . ive been sitting on a bottle cork says its from and finally gave it a try . its a truly unique brew . the cork which was quite damp through half of its volume was extruded with a loud pop . the brew is a hazy orange with a billowing white head . aroma is a mix of deep woody oak and musty manure . theres plenty of lemony vinegar like acidity going on in the smell as well . its a totally un hinged wild aroma . the taste is solidly acidicit crosses the line from tart to downright mouth puckering sour . no malt is detectable through the acidity though there is a notable oak character and bitter hop finish . the oak is not unlike that of a decent chardonnay . unfortunately the sourness made the beer very difficult for me to drink . maybe it would be a wonderful aperitif but in anything other than small quantities its a rough sell . extraordinarily interesting and completely wild,taste,0.8,1
had this on cask at clark s ale house s cask ale fest peoples real ale festival . this came highly reccomended by the servers . poured a cloudy golden yellow with a thin covering of bubbly white head . smells of light malt spice and very fruity . citrus notes are very dominant particularly grapefruit . taste is very sweet grapefruit dominates again with twangy afternotes of belgian yeast and light malt . mouthfeel is medium bodied syrupy and tart . drinkability is average . i could drink this but only as a desert beer and only on occasion .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a nice hazy amber copper body and head . head dissipates pretty quickly and becomes a little puddle of foam in the middle of the brew . lacing is okay . quite bubbly too . smell malts are pretty prevalent and the hops are a little citrus and spicy . some florals coming out as well . also some grassy notes come through . taste boy those hops really take control of this beer . i do n t really get much aside from the heavy dry hops . some earthy flavors on the very front tip but nothing else . hops hops hops . mouthfeel this beer is heavily carbonated and i wish it was n t . the beer also leaves my mouth high and dry . overall as much as i like ipa i must say that i do n t really care for this . there is something to be desired . i m not sure what it is . oh well go buy yourself a sixer of this and see for yourself .,taste,0.4,0
this poured into my pint glass a slightly cloudy orange with a finger thick head . smell is pure hop heaven . it tastes this is where it gets interesting like a hop bomb at the start but has a tasty malty finish . mouthfeel is a bit thick but finishes pretty clean . definitely not a session brew but sure is good for relaxing on a nice night like tonight . honestly i was expecting hop juice here but instead got an extremely well balanced and tasty dipa . cheers for this great brew .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the dunedin house of beer . served on a pint glass . a black body with a one finger coffee colored head and good lacing that is coffee colored as well . s a bit on the mute side but notes of coffee are present along with roasted malts and milk . t dark coffee roasted malts with a bitter aftertaste . a bit on the bland side . m smooth feel with a medium to full body leaning more towards medium . good carbonation . o a decent stout that failed to deliver in some areas . nevertheless i was happy to try it since it s not widely available in my area .,taste,0.6,1
pours out a very clear ice tea color with two fingers of very big white suds . smell is mellow caramel with pungent yeast and nice hoppiness . mabey a slight raisin pluma aroma here too . taste is fruity at first and no alcohol present then the back of the throat warms up and whew do n t light a match . other than a slight sweetness like a brandy and the warmth to match very little other flavors are here . still a very pleasant drink.meant to be sipped for sure . very clean and if it were n t so darn warm i could see drinking a couple of these however with the . cost per bottle i would rather spend my money elsewhere for mass quantities .,taste,0.8,1
appearance a nice dark amber color. almost black . a nice half finger head . smell liquorice plum odd spice. taste this is the jagermeister of beer . it tastes like liquorice and odd spice . mouthfeel low carbonation creamy drinkability low due to the terrible taste,taste,0.3,0
poured into a oz standard glass . finger of head minimal lacing . it looks like a standard american lager or specimen from someone who needs to drink more water . smells a bit skunky mixed with the scent of veg all canned vegetable juice base . taste was not as bitter as i hoped given the product carries the moniker hopfest . it carries a processed taste i have only come across in cold spring brewery products . it now seems it is not exclusive to them . however it got better as it warmed which i never expect from a cheap beer . prickly carbonation punctuates an otherwise light feel . it drinks better than it tastes . if this is a pilsner i do n t know what that stuff i enjoy of the same name is . i will not revisit this experience .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . a dark dense midnight brown . no head no tracing . pours viscously . looks like a stout should . s roasted meats stand out from a generally malty aroma . t excellent . just a little bit sweet with a roasted gentle bitterness rounding out the flavour . the smoky meats are just barely noticeable as a delicious plus to the taste . aftertaste is bitter and reminiscent of coffee . m carbonation is intially stimulating but the general body of the beer is heavy and a little bit sticky which i do n t particulalry enjoy . d a delicious stout an excellent representation of the style and another success from bell s . all the same i would n t drink more than one every once in a while . definitely one to pick up as a single but i do n t know if i d grab a six pack .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark red hued amber color . there is an unsettling amount of suspended flakes of sediment throughout . i mean we ere talking tons people . now i m seriously hoping that is acceptable . the smell is quite nice . a perfume like sweet peach licorice aroma which is both unique and consuming . adequately carbonated there is an immediate tingle of hops and alcohol . a little unsettling the suspended particles actually have a pulp like presence in the mouth not expected or desired . a tad scary . full flavored the taste is i sweet figgy dark fruit and molasses but its on the light side as opposed to being thick feeling . the abv is blended well . the drinkability suffers due to the irregular texture from the sediment . the rest is hype . something can be said for quality control and consistency .,taste,0.9,1
when i first poured this one i thought it looked pretty tasty . nice dark brown color to the brew but once it hits your lips it loses its luster . how they can get away with calling this a bock beer is beyond me . nice try ab but i will not be partaking in this brew again anytime soon .,taste,0.4,0
sampling a cellar temp oz bottle poured into a snifter . the beer pours a clear rich mahogany hue with creamy beige head of cm foaming up and fading to a clingy edge layer . aroma is heavy on malts with raisins and caramel intertwining . gets a little boozy with rum scented and soaked fruit . first sip reveals a fine spacious carbonation medium body and sticky textured brew . flavor is as expected big malt and some booze . there are raisins and molasses and a little caramel which all give way to a peppery but not hot booze flavor . the finish is dry and a little bitter but from alcohol not hops . the little green guys dont make any appearance in this beer that i can detect . a nice sipping beer well crafted and robust . just what an old ale should be .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky peach with a very thin fast dissipating head . lacings non existant . oodles of visible carbonation . smells surprisingly like a decent hefeweizen . lots of banana powdery yeast and sweet citrus accentuated by the grapefruit . tough one to describe . as one might expect the grapefruit really takes over . you get hints of the wheat beer which seems to be well crafted lingering in the background but it is n t allowed to come through . you do get some banana but the malt is really hard to pin down . mouthfeel is surprisingly good for all those bubbles . medium bodied and very smooth . this is what it is . a perfect summer brew . although only slightly more manly than a wine cooler .,taste,0.6,1
went in and bought a growler straight from the source in williamsburg . got a chance to talk to the employees about this one of a kind drink . apparently this brew was born from a combination of fowl up innovation they were not satisfied with an attempt at a new imperial ipa so they decided to age it in bourbon barrels for several months . got ta love the idea . a poured a rich amber brown with about a head to liquid ratio . after the initial head died down it looked almost like a big glass of whiskey . overall excellent color but very poor head retention . relatively no lacing on the glass . amazing streams of carbonation rose to the surface but only for a few minutes . aroma man i love me that bourbon smell in a beer . best way to describe it is a pungent combination of spicy bourbon alcohol mixed with a curious combination of citrus hops . i m glad they told me it was originally an ipa or else i would have thought i got a skunky amber ale . taste bourbon big time bourbon taste which i love hits the mouth like a ton of bricks . very spicy like a little piece of charcoal was marinated in whiskey . the earthy citrus hops complement the spiciness of the bourbon profile extremely well . in the middle i got a slight toasted malt taste but this was wiped out very quickly by the great combination of spicy bourbon hop . overall extremely tasty and original . mouthfeel first glass had an excellent carbonation character however as i kept pouring out my growler it became extremely flat for the last half . drinkability well this is a tough one b c of the problems i had with sustaining carbonation in my growler . initially i felt like this was a succulent sipping beer . but then as it lost its carbonation i found myself gulping a good amount and then just letting it sit for a while towards the end b c it tasted a lot more like a thawed out glass of bourbon on the rocks than a beer . like i said i love me some bourbon but not so much when i m drinking half a gallon of it . overall interesting and original concoction . would definitely recommend a glass if you see it on tap somewhere .,taste,0.9,1
not a huge stout fan but this one is good . a dark brown color with a small amount of lacing a one finger head that went away slowly . s i could tell as soon as i smelled this i was going to like it . t tastes great . the flavor all the way through is great d i could drink this all day if i could afford it . definitely a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.6,1
appearance light golder color . attractive green bottle . appearance of an imported beer . smell yuck ack . . i did not like the smell of this beer . it smells like sulfer and rotten socks . taste i was expecting a really bad taste and mouthfeel because of the smell but i was pleasntly surprised . it tasted like a weak beer . it was alcohol so it was n t weak it just did n t have much alcohol taste in the beer i drank . drinkabilty low i refused another when offered . me refusing a free beer really .,taste,0.6,1
a pours an auburn hue head is two fingers of red tan foam with minimal lacing s immediate odor of malted hops blended with hints of wheat and other grains t hops are well balanced by a mild malty aftertaste m cool and crisp with medium carbonization d can put down one after another of these this irish red is sassy like a lassie . beats killian s hand down .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . side of from label notched enjoy before april . appearance clear medium amber body . pours two finger off white head with good stick and decent retention . smell malty . seasonal spices . perhaps vanilla or cinnamon . maybe even some pumpkin . ca n t quite pinpoint it but it s not bad . taste spicy . metallic . very bitter and metallic . unpleasant all around . hopefully the bottle meant april and not . mouthfeel acidic . astringent . some frothiness from the head . perhaps even light to medium bodied . but i ca n t focus on anything but the acidity and astringency . overall drinkability this has to be the worst beer i ve had from sam adams . usually they get decent scores from me but not this time around .,taste,0.2,0
this showed fairly late in the year as far as fresh hop beers go pours a effervescent bright honey bronze color with fingers of pearl colored head . insane head retention lacing s some pineyness even fainter grassyness the only real let down of this beer t piney grassy with a a touch breadyness some orange peel up front . lemony hops pineyness are the focus as this warms a touch of pear fruittyness sneaks in with the biscuitty malt grapefruit notes . finishes with much grapefruit pine plus caramel mf medium bodied with firm carbonation that tuns creamy as this warms good balance easily the best straight up ipa although do dig belgo quite a bit not the best fresh hop ale but way better than the majority i ve had this year . drank very easy nice suprise from these guys based on ranger the mighty arrow,taste,0.9,1
this beer was a very pleasant summer y fruit beer but more boozy and challenging than most others in the genre i ve had such as leinie s berry weiss new glarus raspberry tart belgian red and lindeman s framboise . i think this is a big fruit beer . which for me would be a first . color was a pinkish hue which was a bit hazy and milky in color and clarity . head was pretty average in quantity and whitish in color but did n t stick around for long . aroma was pretty light and effervescent and was fruity lightly sour and a bit champagne y . flavor was a bit sour but not a lot of intense sour cherry ness tasted a bit of candied sugar and lots of fruit . mouthfeel was pleasant but unremarkable . i m not the world s biggest fan of fruit beers but this one was pretty good . i split this bottle with surlysober . where he got it i do n t know .,taste,0.8,1
pours a very deep brown which appears black . medium tan head . poor head retention and no lacing . quite sweet with a hint of currants and some summer berries . overall i do n t get anything that pulls this together into something deep and enticing . disappointing . yet again the dreaded redoak infection comes through . normally i would n t review this bottle but it is an ongoing issue with these guys and the reviews need to reflect that . quite a dull sweet start which flows into a lactic sourness with a hint of phenol . maybe the lactic could be characterised as fruity in a red currant or pineapple way . not much depth . light to medium body with moderate carbonation . slightly slick . not a great beer and if i had opened this bottle at christmas there would n t be a heap of cheer . somewhat drinkable if i try to think of it as an oud bruin . maybe this beer is good when it is in perfect condition but buying redoak bottles is just too risky .,taste,0.4,0
pale in color with decent head and an awful smell . you could drink these all day long but why would you want to . this is a great beer if you are in high school and have n t experiend real beer but other than that its an extremely dissapointing beer in flavor and smell . this beer is so poor that it almost turned me off to domestic beers altogether until i found rouge and highland .,taste,0.2,0
drank a lot of this when i was in vietnam saw a bottle and though id give it another try . l pours a clear yellow about cm of head that subsides a little quickly to nothing . s i little sweet with a beeryness but nothing is really descript . smells like beer and not too much else . t very very sweet a little beery but nothing really going on taste like beer but not much else happening . m light and bubbly but again little else . d easy to drink could down several without thinking . and in extreme heat and humidity its pretty good . but other than being in vietnam i probably wouldnt buy this .,taste,0.4,0
i thought this was a decently hopped pale lager that was pretty average . it had a pretty gold color a decent but short lived head and a pretty light saaz y aroma . flavor was pretty clean and light with a discernible hop note . not bad but nothing to write home about . i had this on tap at an alsatian street festival in antwerp and drank it from a plastic cup along with some flammen kuchen which was delicious . i would n t steer you away from this beer it was light and suited this occasion but it was nothing to write home about .,taste,0.6,1
a bit disappointing . for some reason i was expecting this beer to be much better . pours a hazy yellow with a thick head . plenty of lace sticks to the glass . smells . almost artificial . bananas cloves malts and medicinal alcohol . first taste has plenty of fruit . bananas and green apples . bit of raw sugar as well . however it s ruined by the taste of alcohol . it s not good alcohol . it reminds me of cheap vodka . if this alcohol were gone or subdued significantly the taste score would be at least a . but this cheap vodka taste turns me off . mouthfeel is heavily carbonated a bit thick and sticky . has great potential but this is a beer i will not be seeking out again .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a can into a pint glass . a wow . great deep brown color with a light beige head . good lacing as i drank it . i really like the color of this beer . s decent but could improve . light notes of roasty malt and caramel but nothing really pops out . t great malty taste with some balanced sweetness . very very well balanced with some noticeable hop character . the hop character however does n t overpower the malt and barely there vanilla . m not that noticeable to me but certainly not offensive . o i like this beer a lot . great fall winter brew and it looks great in a pint glass too . the malty taste with a little bit of hops really helps the beer .,taste,0.9,1
i first tried this beer while visiting colorado and later bought a keg of it for a lingerie and toga party the nd annual . this review is from that on tap event . off the keg this beer was a dark apricot color with a big beige head that clung defiantly to the glass . the aroma was bold hoppy and complex orange zest grapefruit pine and some hints of sweetened malt . the flavors were equally vibrant a sweet malt start quickly met by big citrus hops . great balance and very juicy the grapefruit and orange really came through along with undertones of pineapple . the finish was crisp and dry . the body was medium full the carbonation a little high but acceptable and the mouthfeel slick . i still consider this one of the best american pale ales being brewed and if you have a chance to try it on tap i highly recommend it .,taste,1.0,1
let me preface this review by saying i love this ipa this came in a oz . imperial pint at my local public house . one half inch foamy head on top of straw caramel colored brew . the smell is a little malty and nicely hoppy with some citric backing it all up . flavor is hoppy piney and citric in the mid with a nice malty backside . the hops linger and grow in the finish . a very smooth well rounded ipa . the malty character evens everything out . the body is thin to medium not overly sticky . this is a great way to start an evening with bigger beers on the horizon or it can be consumed as a session beer . great ipa from stone .,taste,1.0,1
on nitro at rr yet another treat from that visit . poured a very very dark brown into my pint glass . head and lacing are phenomenal thick and sticking all over the glass . smell was a bit weak maybe due to the nitro tap but definitely smelled faint chocolate strong ripe fruit smells and some coffee . this reminded me of my first tasting of guinness in dublin great stout flavors coffee molasses some chocolate and overall quality roasted malt flavor . mouthfeel was superb smooth and creamy almost no carbonation a massage for the throat . if i had n t already sampled all the sours here i probably would have ordered several more of these especially for dessert .,taste,0.6,1
this was on my wants and samueljackson quelled that adversity . thanks leon . wow once i popped that can it shot out like a bat out of hell . a massive mocha head . that settled into a pitch black brew . no light passed around the edges and since i drank this outside on a sunny day that was the tell tale sign . s a bit of bbq sauce or pork or beef since this is from texas . on the nose . roasty and then some with a bit of malt as well . bbq roast brew from texas . does n t seem fair . t good . not imperial by any stretch of the imagination but still gelatinous enough . very bitter with its chocolate content but not sweet at all . more like a dark chocolate truffle . m non thick imperial stout in spades however i dug the roasty notes in the flavor . the lacing was substantial the sweetness was kept in check and the carbonation was aplenty considering the style . o i was mildly disappointed but not too . craft beer radio one of the podcast that i listen to often gave this one really high marks . even over some light whale ones that are normally recognized as such . i still liked it but i would n t exactly rob a beer bank for it .,taste,0.8,1
pours an opaque copper color with a head that quickly dissipates . smells of mild hops citrus and malt . the taste is a little underwhelming . mild hop taste and finishes with a malty backbone . the taste does not linger though . medium body and very drinkable . it would be easy to have a few . i like this beer but it does not compare in my book to sierra nevada .,taste,0.6,1
from notes hooked up to the tap and got really excited to try an original recipe especially from ron pattinson s historical stand point . a poured thin offthe tap very little foam . body not quite totally opaque but still quite dark . s mild chocolate and coffee resembles the smell of a rich chocolate malt but with a small coffee kick . t hints of molasses chocolate and coffee . has a unique sour finish which i really am enjoying nothing face puckering just enough to have a nice sour note . portersare not my got to beer so have n t had many am thinking thesour finish is unique . m thin not like other porters in feel yet it is the original . so . d to thin for me butam loving the end note making me want more luckily there is more so more i shall have . not to sad that this is a one off though . on writing review can not say that i have craved this beer again not that it was bad just nothing real special drinking . was a nice history lesson though .,taste,0.9,1
by far the best of lindeman s fruit beers . this is the most balanced not too sweet or overpowering . i would say it tastes more like a fizzy wine than your traditional lindemans . very nice and crisp taste . not too fruity you actually think you are drinking an alcoholic drink not a pop . you ca n t drink more than though . worth buying .,taste,1.0,1
this is my second try with a high alcohol beer the first time was at a party years ago and i was too drunk to remember whether or not i enjoyed whatever it was that i drank i just remembered that it was really strong . this comes in an absolutely beautiful bottle and pours a thick very dark red . the consistency of blood actually . kind of pretty in a way and i mean that without any goth implications . smells like sour soy sauce like a really strong old port . this is n t a horrible smell mind you just not what i was expecting . not very nice . tastes much better than it smells . very sweet with some sour mixed in and there is a definite maple syrup aftertaste . this would make for a good dessert like a mead . as a matter of fact i would say that this tastes more like a good mead than anything else only with really nice sour tones . it s kind of slimey but full . not something that you d want to pound of course . i could n t see myself drinking more than three ounces or so at a time .,taste,0.7,1
pours bright hazy yellow with a foamy white head . leaves a lot of lacing . smells like lemonade . i do n t have the greatest sense of smell but i ll be damned if anyone else can smell anything but lemonade in this . i like lemonade but i do n t want my beer to necessarily smell like that and only that . the lemon flavors are real and pleasant . this kind of beer could easily go the way of bud light lime where it tastes like candy and not like fruit but it does n t . i still have a hard time picking out the beer flavors from it . near as i can tell the wheat beer this is based on only contributes a foamy head and a bubbly mouthfeel . clearly this would be easy to drink on a hot day . but if i wanted beer i would reach for something else .,taste,0.6,1
ou i have seen some soap water in my life but this thing was the worst thing at all . i can not recommend this stuff to any sain person . the taste of the thing something like week old budweiser with water in it . after first bottle i could not belive that there can be beer that bad . so after of them i had no doubt what so ever . good have mercy on those who made it .,taste,0.2,0
appearance great creamy tan head and pitch black in body . smell lots of roastiness and a touch of sweet fruitiness as well . i get the feeling this is more like an export stout style . a little coffee and smoke as well . taste tangy sweetness brought out by an immense chocolate malt flavour . excellent burnt caramel flavour with a little bit of candied fruit . mouthfeel smooth as cream in a dream . the sweetness makes it really pleasant on the tongue and the low ish carbonation makes it really soft on the palate . drinkability high . smooth chocolately and with an interesting fruitiness . alcohol is kind of high but for it s strength the drinkability is as high as one could expect . overall got this on special as a pack . i m glad i did . it s got enough body and flavour to make it a sipper that you could sip a lot of .,taste,0.7,1
great golden red copper color with mild lacing into the glass . a bit cloudy and mild carbonation . on the nose slight carmel notes with spiced fruit and floral hop characteristics great balance between toasted malt and floral spicy hops . on the palate very balanced carmel dark fruit oaky malt . full bodied lightly carbonated but not syrupy . great balance overall .,taste,0.8,1
a dark orange color . offwhite head settles at an eighth inch good retention . small dots of lacing . s pungent yeasty smell slightly sour floury and sweet hints of berries . nice . t taste starts out fairly mellow becomes lightly sweet and bitter . sweetens out a bit and thats about it . finish leaves a lightly sweet yeast flavor . m medium consistency and light carbonation . d easy drinking smells and looks very nice but the taste is too simple .,taste,0.6,1
a dark copper color with a very thick head . which is surprising considering there is no activity in the glass itself . s there is a slight sweet fruit smell that is very faint . then the adjuncts start to take over . t the very slight fruit flavor is there but then it is just a watered down malt taste with the adjuncts . m feels like beer in your mouth . d easy to drink like what beer should .,taste,0.4,0
had an exceptional pour at the sante fe cafe in arlington va also great food btw . poured a serious golden color with a great head that really hung around and laced the glass entirely . the aroma was straight up hops with nothing else much to it . the taste was an extremly clean ipa that was light and cramed with hops . the brew it s self was great and totally changed my mind on the min itself . the mouthfeel was a little rough as to the amount of hops but was not bad as to kill the taste buds . drinkability is high as the alcohol is low only issue would be the strong hops killing your throat . this is a great brew and would be happy to serve to guests in the house .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed from notes . pours out a deeper orange tinted golden hue with a medium amount of clouded haze with a nice fluffy cap of bubble bath foam on top that does n t leave much lacing but looks pretty for the short time that it lasts . texture is sort of thick and slightly under carbonated for my taste in the style . smells like an overripe mushy pear that has been dipped in cereal grains and than sprinkled thoroughly with green cardamom . gains an unwanted slight metallic tinge when allowed to warm up all the way to room temperature . has all the fruity ester fied grapes pears plums flavor of a belgian styled ale that you would expect as well as a nice dose of spiced cloves on top . and the abv is hard to detect . if only it did n t gain that weird metallic tinge when it warmed up and had a better texture i would have been a real fan of this one .,taste,0.8,1
i needed something to wipe out the plague known as midnight lager and i hoped hell could provide the answer . on to the beer black bodied with a brown hue and no head on top . the nose shows promise there is some moderate pine and a faint chocolate note . and the promise is made a reality helheim may be the cure . it s certainly hoppy and unbalanced but the hoppiness is n t excessive . the pine is easy to spot . roasted malt notes are very light . vague citrus peel runs around . the aftertaste finishes bitter and while the beer is relatively thin and low in carbonation i did find helheim to be decent .,taste,0.7,1
bought a oz . can from the store . the appearance was a dark golden color which to me was average and typical of the american adjunct lager style . the smell consisted of corn with a faint whiff of hop . the beer tasted of corn and bread so far it s ok and for the style it s average . the beer felt alot like water does and yes this beer is very drinkable .,taste,0.2,0
oz . light gold amber pour minimal white head . nose has the basic malt and tea aroma . taste is straight forward with some malt peat just a hint of roast slight bread and minimal hops . nice carbonation . drinkability is very good for a fairly simple brew . probably a good session beer . nothing earth shattering but worthy .,taste,0.6,1
this beer has been around forever likely even before the phrase double ipa became commonplace but for whatever reason i ve never had it . let s see just how big . red . sticky . it is . well not exactly a true red but copper amber is close enough i suppose . carbonation is awfully low but that tends to be my experience with ob . sticky might be the perfect word to describe this beer . this is perhaps the least hoppy dipa i ve encountered . caramel and chocolate malts are everywhere and the viscous sweetness all seems a bit unnecessary . i ca n t really taste the abv and would have guessed a little lower than it is but it s not all that drinkable . a little too oily for my taste especially for this style .,taste,0.7,1
no smell to speak of creamy head that ended up sticking to the sides . black in color . kinda thick in the mouth but very roasty . dried a bit on the tongue but not a lot stick around a bit . this has lot of pumpernickel in this touch of vanilla and very creamy . i m gon na try this with a pumpkin ale another day i think it will go well maybe a pumpkin cider even better . great overall i do wish there was something on the nose it would have helped the score . this is way better than my expectations i thought it would be a lot thinner . abv is covered up very well .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy orange with a wisp of a white head . smell is faint touch of caramel floral some spice . taste is on the watery side a tad bit gritty tart up front spice touch of grapefruit light sweet fruit some malt hops hidden in the back . overall a great taste and enjoyable just lacking on the appearance and mouthfeel .,taste,0.9,1
i m not normally game for anything originating from montreal the consequence of having spent many years in ontario but i wanted something darker to finish out the night . and so i went with maudite . and i m quite glad i did . the beer had a nice red brown color to it which though not quite as striking as the pitch black look i tend to favor was already a good sign suggesting to me that it ought to be a fairly nuanced indulgence . and this proved true . the well carbonated beer did a good job of not being overwhelmed by its higher abv having a fruit and carmel taste that was sweet but not overwhelmingly so . cherries raisins and plums came together nicely to form the main flavoring elements of the beer . i must admit i was a bit rushed with this beer needing to catch a bus . so perhaps that is why i found it not as drinkable especially in a session capacity as some of my other beers of choice . but i did find this to be a good sipping beer .,taste,0.8,1
picked this one up for cents in the bargain bin at sam s blue light i did n t have very high expectations . popped the cap and the wonderful aroma of ass immediately flowed out . poured a clear golden color with almost no head . still more ass on the nose . the taste however thoroughly belies the smell and appearance . sweet malt nicely balanced by some mild hoppy notes . nice creamy mouthfeel . if you can get past the nose or more likely get a fresher bottle than i did this is a pretty good beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is very dark in color having a thick off brown head that dissapates fairly quickly . smell is rich and creamy with the dark malts . taste is sweet real sweet of dark rich fruits that carries through from start to finish . alchohol is tasted with mellow hops in the back . mouthfeel is light with moderate carbonation . to rich for the palate and a little light for the style .,taste,0.4,0
appearance very dark brown almost black . thick light brown head that dissipates quickly . smell roasted aroma dominates . just a whiff of hops in the background . taste quite dark approaching a molasses flavor . finishes with not indistinct sour hoppiness . flavor is not entirely pleasant to me malt and hops do n t quite work together . mouthfeel medium . actually seems lighter in the mouth than one might expect looking at the beer . does n t appear highly carbonated . drinkability the beer itself seems to be of high quality but this is n t my flavor . this beer gets a little bump for being one of the first brands to turn me away from macros .,taste,0.4,0
light gold color . small white foamy head . aroma is grainy friuty and sweet . light malts and light hops . crisp taste hoppy with a slight malt sweetness . mild taste lots of flavor refreshing . nice beer . finish is clean . aftertaste is slightly bitter some sweetness .,taste,0.8,1
a the beer is very dark amber near black in color and poured with a finger high beige head that has good retention properties and consistently left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface . s there are strong aromas of chocolate coffee oak and roasted malts in the nose along with some hints of vanilla . t similar to the smell the taste is very complex due to the barrel aging with flavors of chocolate and mocha along with notes of vanilla and hints of licorice . m it feels relatively full bodied and smooth on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . there is a bit of dryness which is most apparent in the finish . o the oak aging definitely adds an interesting level of complexity to this beer which makes it a nice one to sip and savor .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle obtained via trade with mhewes . thanks for the opportunity . corked caged batch . poured into a heavy glass chalice formed a beige head above the cloudy orangey amber brew . thick head lasts and lasts with spotty lacing . aroma is sweet but overpowered by strong rubbing alcohol ish character . taste is also sweet to start edging towards alcohol by the close and plenty of warming action . mouthfeel is smooth and drinkability is pretty good . the rubbing alcohol nose does last however and puts a damper on things .,taste,0.8,1
appearance cloudy light brown with visible sediment . pours a finger head that dissipates quickly with little lacing . also even through the sediment i can still spot a good amount of bubbles rising . smell you can smell the alcohol right up front on this one . almost has the aroma of a champagne dry and fruity . taste the carbonation brings through some of the flavors well . the alcohol is still present but not as much as you would think from the smell . sweet taste thats incredibly well balanced and finishes so smooth . you still taste a little fruitiness as well as the typical belgian spiciness . mouthfeel deceptive amount of carbonation considering how quickly the head left . the brew finishes so smooth though that you do n t notice its . drinkability i could do with more of this one though probably not another right now . it finishes very well for being even for a belgian . very unique as far as the beers i have had go . overall i liked this one a lot . i can see why they put it in such a small bottle but would n t mind it in a normal one . it has characteristics of a few different types of drink which i liked . complex not enough to turn someone off but maybe slightly more than i would have liked to make it a favorite . will buy again though .,taste,1.0,1
i know this is not an ris dipa or anything striving for quality complexity or taste so i will review it for what it is . absolute garbage . even by beer pong standards natty light is at the bottom of the barrel . almost completely devoid of flavor this is brewed with one purpose to be a cheap beer perfect for serving at frat parties and the like . even then i feel that the experience is so offensive that i ca n t even force myself to enjoy the pleasures of binge drinking . i can not recommend this to anyone for any reason at all . do yourself a favor and drink one of the many other cheap beers widely available .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a deep dark mahogany color with a large fluffy tan head with great retention and lacing . s roasted molasses and dark chocolate aromas with hints of vanilla and caramel . t big burnt malt and dark chocolate flavor . hop bitterness is present but subdued . a ghostly lactic sweetness is also apparent in the background . some smoky and coffeelike flavors are also here . some faint dark fruit and alcohol is noticeable as the beer warms up to room temperature . m quite creamy with a medium body . finish is dry . there s a rather watery astringent feel to this one however despite the big flavor and fairly robust body . d this one looks fantastic and tastes great . the mouthfeel is a little weaker than i would have liked and that knocks what would otherwise be a very high drinkability score down a bit .,taste,0.9,1
oz . second time trying this one . poured a bright golden color with excellent clarity and was topped with a decent white head . aromas were of toasted grains with a slight hop scent . tastes were also of toasted grains maybe some pilsener malt and very subtle rye . hops were nearly non existent and the i expected the rye to shine though a little more than it did . mouth feel was thin to medium bodied but was better than anticipated . i expected a little more flavor out of this one although this is definitely sessionable and was also very refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle into a pint glass . bottled august . pours a hazy dark gold with a decent one finger head . decent carbonation but not much lacing . smell is of citrusy hops along with caramel from the malt . the taste begins with an odd sourness but this goes away as the beer warms . very malt forward with some nice grainy flavors along with a hint of caramel . hops are restrained although do contribute some flavor and bitterness . mouthfeel is a tad bit thin . overall this is a pretty good sessionable beer although it is not really one of the best english bitters i have had .,taste,0.8,1
a poured from the tap with a completely opaque bronzed yellow body capped with a foamy retained white head which yielded some incredibly sticky lacing . little visible carbonation but this still looks great . s smells akin to a mild hefeweizen . mild banana esters over a wheat malt base . simple but elegant . t starts out slightly tart and crackerlike with the wheat malt . on the midpalate some very mild banana esters kick in . the finish is dry and short lived . overall it was more mild in flavor than anticipated . m thin body with a very mild creaminess imparted by a soft carbonation . very little texture despite the turbidity of the drink . no astringency . d drinks easy enough . a good hot weather brew .,taste,0.6,1
appearacen a deep sexy dark brown oil black pour with a small brownish head . smell coffee beans and chocolate sour milk. i love the smell of this stout . taste matches the smell very nicely chocolate is the dominate taste . a nice bitterness sticks to the palate the alchohol taste comes and goes quickly enough to announce the . abv . drinkability not the best finishes dry malty and dark roasted . a very heavy stout .,taste,0.9,1
poured into tulip glass from z bomber . a dark hazy yellow color can not see through . one finger head that is very bubbly . the head sticks around until the end minimal lacing . s slight coriander smell with hops poking through . t malts hit you first . yeasty undertones start to take over while the coriander grittiness hits in the back . this is a fresh tasting beer . the more of it i drink the more the hops come through . m semi crisp . the coriander creates scratchiness in the back end . medium body . not very carbonated this makes it smooth . d the drinkability factor depends on your mood . if you re not into the grittiness then you wo n t move further . but due to the taste and the fact that it s not heavy it goes down easy .,taste,0.8,1
poured into duvel snifter . a pours a murky orange clay color with a finger head that is an orange cream color . s sharp earthy hop aroma lots of orange and orange peel with a rich buttery malty background . t very rich buttery and sweet sugary malt and spicy orange juice flavors upfront . this becomes very sharp with the hop flavors orange peel grapefruit pine sap lasting through with a bite of alcohol . m thick and syrupy with a light fizz to it . mouthfeel is oily and slightly sappy.finishes very bitter and very warm . overall i was suprised at how hoppy this beer continued to be even with the high abv . i also expected the alcohol to have a stronger presence . quite good but at halfway through my face is already feeling quite warm .,taste,0.8,1
was looking for something different and rogue often fills that bill . unfortunately different is n t always fascinating or good . while this beer had a nice appearance poured a nice clear muted golden color with nice carbonation it s smell and taste were unremarkable . clean crisp and not malty not hoppy not much of anything came to mind . no doubt this is a lighter bodied and more delicate tasting beer for consumption presumably with spicier asian dishes . so perhaps it does an ok job in that niche . but more flavor would not detract from this refreshing cooling function . i would enjoy a tsingtao more than this . i m surprised rogue puts this one in national distribution . i do n t recommend .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a weizen glass to a think finger head that fell pretty quickly . color is a pale pale yellow damn near a hazy golden white . it s really odd and a beautiful color . smell is wheat and grapefruity hops . smells really nice actually . taste is spice and citrus . the spice notes are cardamom and slight black pepper in the background . very nice and warming . this slight spiciness is quickly washed away by a nice citrus fruit flavor . think yellow grapefruit . mouthfeel is fairly thin with a little too much carbonation . still it s nice and is definitely worth a try . overall a solid witbier that is pretty well priced and widely avaliable .,taste,0.9,1
the best word to explain this beer would be smooth . when you pour it into the glass there is n t too much head at first but after awhile you get this semi thin smooth silky lining that lasts until you drink the last drop . mouthfeel is pretty soft leaving you with a dry finish . at first taste my mouth was filled with beer euphoria something you get when you have n t tasted a really good beer in a really long time . good beer . i will definitely have to get it again in the near future .,taste,0.9,1
appearance cloudy gold color that seems to have strangely green highlights when light hits it and flecks of some unknown black material . this is somewhat worrisome . thankfully poured with a good inch of head that seems to lace fairly well . signs of carbonation but it s hard to see given the cloudiness . smell strong notes of sweet corn and almost dandelion smell with a slight amount of floral hops in the background . the whole sensation is ruined by well i want to say skunky aroma but it s not so much a repulsive smell as it is a corrosive scent that you d expect to come from chlorine or battery acid . seriously when i smell this stuff my nose is trying to warn me that this stuff is n t safe to drink . taste i was n t sure if drinking this stuff was a good idea given the smell and appearance but it is n t that bad surprisingly . it starts with a sweet corn flavor then to a floral hop bitterness and ending with a clean crisp finish that leaves a slightly dry aftertaste . mouthfeel a little watery and short on the carbonation also leaves your mouth very dry . that being said it does n t linger and it transitions flavors fairly well . i also do n t find that the smell lingers in my mouth which is surprising . drinkability i ca n t get past the smell having to take another whiff of this stuff prevents me from drinking it further despite the decent taste and decent mouth feel . the beer itself is refreshing and does n t seem very heavy but i dread a catching another whiff of that odor . final thoughts i did not think it was possible for a beer to have halitosis . whenever i catch a whiff of it i recoil . it s very rare that there is a beer that smells so bad that i do n t want to drink it . maybe much much further down the road i d consider trying it on tap or from a bottle because i suspect this may have been a bad can from the bottom of the barrel so to speak . however as it stands right now i would only recommend this beer if you have lost your sense of smell .,taste,0.7,1
pours an opaque tan light orange almost the color of cream soda . white head that shows quite a bit of carbonation and moderate retention . lots of fruit in the nose . grapefruit and other citrus and sweetness . lots of citrusy hop spiciness on the front . classic belgian spiciness on the back . it s like a flavor mullet . palette seems about right for this beer keeps it crisp not too thick or thin . really well balanced no hint of the considerable alcohol . overall a very good beer and worth the wait of finding it .,taste,1.0,1
the first time i saw this one i was excited to try it i was however turned off by the price oh the days not too long ago when a . bottle was outrageously priced . finally picked up a pack on sale and was instantly disappointed . oaky with sweet malt vanilla and a little whiskey . this one was ultimately unfortuneately way too sweet for me to enjoy . nice effort but not for me .,taste,0.4,0
a dark dark brown . no head hardly any lacing . s roasted chocolate malts . t chocolate coffee . nice burnt bitter aftertaste . m seems a bit thin for its style to me . d o drink two and call it a night . for this beer anyways . would drink again .,taste,0.9,1
appearance reddish brown color clear . some carbonation . small to no head . aroma sweet grains . a little spicy . taste sweetiness up front along with slight bitter hops . sweet grainy slight toasted . hop bitterness is spicy . body light bodied very crisp . well carbonated . finish crisp and spicy finish .,taste,0.6,1
after seeing this beer was pretty decent in the ba magazine i figured i d give it a run . i m a big fan of munich dunkel so the more options the better . pours a light brown color with a medium head the goes away pretty quickly . not nearly as dark as any other dunkel i ve had . it s not bad but it s just unusually light . smell is chocolaty but it does have some hops in there . flavor starts off with a tiny hit of euro lager hops the moves on to caramel sweetness and finishes with a burnt chocolate flavor . not bad at all . not the best or the worst but still pretty tasty . mouthfeel s a perfect mix of thick and thin . holds the flavor so it s no too dry but is thin enough to be a summer brew . i would have no problem drinking a few of these . it comes in a large bottle and it s justified . i d want more than just oz . not bad at all . i appreciate carlsberg giving other styles a try . i guess they re using spaten yeast in their brews so it makes sense to give this style a shot .,taste,0.7,1
port has doubled the red to such an extent that it s no longer really even red . a deep dark scarlet colour not even against the afternoon sun does it seem all that red rather a murky brown . its head tanned with an almost brick like tint is actually closer . it endures and leaves banners of lacing draped as tokens of its own accomplishments . usually when you see double on a label it refers to the amount of alcohol and arguably the amount of hops this aroma however does n t really showcase much of either . instead it has a rock hard crystal maltiness that occupies most of the area directly above the glass edges . some herbal ganja like must is present mind you but it s not at the forefront . the malt flavour was definitely doubled but not the same can be said of the hops . their bitterness is another story . while white grapefruit and orange zest skim the palate it is the singed caramelized flavour of crystal malts that triumph in the end . gritty herbal bitterness sets in and sets in rapidly but is then eclipsed by cherry brandy like alcohol and crisp wafer y malt notes on the finish . this thing is incredibly bitter but still tastes malty . shark attack has enough astringent bitterness and potency to put hair on the chest of even those suffering from alopecia . it s a werewolf of a beer that has a howling pithiness and biting alcohol finish there s enough alpha acids to burn through a shirt . the caramel flavour is excessively sweet but is snuffed by an equally excessive bitter hop pungency . often times those are favorable features but here they re a bit off putting and damper drinkability . the craft brewing scene is an exhausting race to a constantly shifting finish line any lead is eroded quickly by imitation or superior offerings from competitors . one way to sidestep this is to redefine the terms of competitive advantage . port brewing was among the first to go hoppy and once others caught on they were also among the first to go big . while most of those big offerings work this one not so much . try one of their big ipas instead .,taste,0.8,1
got this from my friend bryan . thanks buddy . pours a very clear lightish gold with a smell head that sticks around until the very end of the drink . significant lacing is detected . carbonation bubbles aplenty . could n t tell much of anything when i first poured but as the beer warmed up i picked up some sweet malts and honey . definitely hoppy and peppery . aftertaste stays with you for a while and that again is hoppy . very light to medium bodied . although i saw carbonation bubbles in the beginning this beer is surprisingly smooth . the beer was very easy to drink but the taste was n t anything special . after reading some reviews i m beginning to think maybe i received a not so fresh bottle .,taste,0.4,0
oz . poured into generic pint glass appearance clear orange copper with a pretty two inch cloud like head that has great retention and leaves great lacing on the glass . smell lots of caramel and citrus hops and alcohol aroma in the background . somewhat muted . taste the caramel from the smell is not as sweet as expected and mixes with a spiciness that is nice . the hops are apparent but balanced against the malt . the finish is decidedly earthy dry and alcoholic . mouthfeel medium to full bodied with a creamy silkiness to it and alcoholic heat at the end . drinkability drinks pretty easy for a barley wine but high abv means one bomber is enough . overall i like pretty much every offering i ve had from moylan s and this one did not disappoint . a solid barley wine that has a little something different going on than most . worth a shot .,taste,0.8,1
pours a moderate golden straw into a pilsner glass from a oz . bottle . a half inch of whitish head settles in a few minutes to a surface cap and throws off a fair amount of lacing . looks good but relatively light for the style . noble hops were quite evident on the pour and couple with some balanced malts . flavor is similar yet offers a richer than expected flavor given the nose anyway and a lingering light corn syrup close . that aside and though it may seem a negative the beer does offer a decent feel and is quite drinkable . decent drink though nothing special and in fact a bit sweet for the style .,taste,0.6,1
a short lived finger head hazy medium amber color not just hazy tons of floaties very bubbly . s sweet malt and honey pleasant citrusy hops . t does not live up to the aroma a little hop bitterness and almost not maltiness to balance t out kind of watery weak tasting not an ipa barely a pale ale . m medium light body well carbonated . d easy to drink but would n t do it again unless i had to .,taste,0.4,0
huge brown head with a black body and some very nice lacing on the glass.the taste is roasted malts and some faint chocolate.its very smooth since its a milk stout and very easy going down.carbonation is very easy also and its sorda between thick and thin side.i cant smell any of the smells in it.i may enjoy this more as i drink it i think the hype hasnt set in that im drinking a bell s kalamazoo stout all in all its a damn good stout .,taste,0.8,1
served as part of a flight at willibrew . a pours a tawny amber with hazel notes when held to the light . a slick bubbly film coats the brew . s smells sweet and delicately hopped . slightly spicy and tart too . t i ve never tasted rye before but this brew is spicy and hopped but balanced with an oily sweetness from the malts . pretty grainy all things considered but certainly a sharp taste . m mouthfeel is medium bodied given the slick taste . d it s an interesting brew one that i might consider getting a full pint of next time i visit if they still have it available . i was hesitant to add this brew to my flight but i m glad i did . it s got great character and interesting flavors that i would n t mind drinking a lot of this to understand . catch it at willibrew if you can .,taste,0.9,1
bottle conditioned for that real ale feel eh . i hope so . poured into an imperial pint . short creamy looking foam that nevertheless shows good retention . i did get some of the sediment in the pour so i m looking at a pretty hazy opaque amber . big aroma of candied dark fruits rum and caramel out front . smells dessert like . taste nice this is like a baby barleywine . it has many of the same intense raisin toffee caramel notes with what seems to be a fairly decent dose of british hops keeping this from being that sweet . but yes malt bomb for sure . no diacetyl noted which pleasantly surprises me . does not perfectly capture a creamy cask like feel but the bottle conditioning does work here it s still pretty damned good . like english barleywines but do n t feel like drinking big alcohol . this is your beer . lot of style and substance here with an alcohol content that wo n t put you on your ass . i would not hesitate in the slightest to recommend this to malt heads . i m not always up for a malt bomb but right now this beer is tasting very very good . yeah this is pretty damned good . an exceedingly pleasant surprise i d never had this before . now i need to go out and grab a couple more .,taste,1.0,1
pours oz bottle to pint at wl dt . dont love the name o the beer but bartender recommends . heavy pour yields a big white head over cloudy orange body . lots of carbo hugging the glass on its flight to the surface . reduces to a half cap of lace and small halo . aroma of peaches and cream somehwat buttery quite fruity . reminiscent of orange juice . a somewhat over carbonated body explodes in the mouth foaming up entirely . malty flavors hit a chemical like component that lingers and tickles the throat . comparable to a belgian wit with a slice of orange . refreshing and perfect for summer .,taste,0.7,1
labelled with the number although i do n t know what that represents . pours coffee black and raises a tight dirty sienna head about inch deep . when swirled the head leaves a pleasant melting cling on the sides of the glass but overall this is not as visually robust read gloopy than some of the others in its style . aroma is mostly dark chocolate with hints of vanilla extract finishing with well integrated touch of alcohol . nosefeel could benefit from either a fuller body or an added dimension of bitterness right now it just feels like sniffing at a glass of chocolate milk . flavor begins with sweetness of raisin jelly shifts to baking chocolate and finishes bitter and charred . as a whole it tastes good in an unconventional way like caramelized onions that got left too long in an iron skillet and burned . mouthfeel is admirably smooth with a very slight carbonation and no twangy bitterness but again more viscosity would be welcome . honestly this is a beer that i m happy enough to have oz of in a night . good . yes . overrated . also yes .,taste,0.9,1
please keep in mind i ve not had many seasonal brews . the appearance is copper with a medium effervecence . the smell is what surprised me most i had of these to convince myself it has no smell to me . the taste is a little just a little better more on the barley than the hops.caramel being the predominent flavour . mouthfeel is unimpressive it s just there . this brew is mildly drinkable imho the company definitely has better brews . .,taste,0.6,1
flying dog s road dog scottish porter oz bottle at f in a pint a ruby tinted dark brown that approaches black . not as opaque as other porters but color is well done . head is beautiful beige that pours big and lasts long enough for a porter but not enough for a scottish ale . s simply delicate earthy quality of hops plus light notes of dark crystal malt and roasted malt t soft creamy taste like a scottish ale followed by sweetness of crystal malt finished with a mild hop bitterness and some notes of roasted malt . the taste left me wanting both a porter and a wee heavy yet having received the full pleasures of either m hearty and deep that sticks to the palate before sliding down like a good porter should d okay and interesting concept for a hybrid . would be better on nitro tap . if i want a porter i d rather pour a porter . and if i want a scottish ale i ll pour one . maybe i ll pour one on top of the other and call it the scottish bell hop so i can enjoy both in rapid succession but i wo n t buy a six pack of this again .,taste,0.4,0
trying a wide range of the october seasonals i picked this one up . it pours an amberish color with a small head that vanishes quickly leaving nearly any trace behind . it has an average smell with a bit of spice overall . the taste is somewhat sour which stays throughout the experience and can taste and almost roasted flavour mixed with a bit of spice . it was very smooth and drinkable for one or two more .,taste,0.8,1
appearance copper translucent . frothy white head good retention . smell wow . pine flowers orange rind taste crackers spicy hops slight citrus acidity . kind of reminds me of a more fragrant less bitter arrogant bastard . mouthfeel light bodied sparkly . refreshing but it s got a surprisingly tannic quality . drinkability excellent . verdict a tasty worthwhile endeavor by the brewer but probably not something i d actively seek out to drink on its own .,taste,0.7,1
this beer eerily resembles a dopplebock that i brewed a few years ago and scorched the mash tun . either my beer turned out ok or this beer is problematic . i beleive the former to be most correct . this beer certainly has all of the dopplebock attributes that are needed . a lot of heavy malty toasty rich fruity dates nuts toffee flavors but combined with a heavy campfire peat ey smokiness that fills the nose and palate nicely and without wavering nor dominating . the balance is great but should the meldedness should improve with some age . the beer should pair well with sommer sausage and smoked gouda . most impressed but not preferred over classic rauchbiers or the alaska smoked porter . thanks clvand,taste,0.9,1
i was anticipating the sampling of this brew because i had seen it at my local beer shop on nearly every visit so i figured it was in demand and desirable . well not everybody has the same tastes . it poured a clear dark amber with minimal carbonation . the aroma had an interesting sweetness to it like honey and flowers very pleasant to my nose . the taste was a complete letdown . at first it s has a heavy malty presence with honey and fruit sort of like a beer version of a desert wine . as it settled on my tongue it became heavier and more sour to the point it was somewhat offensive to my pallet . it reminded me a bit of sa triple bock . this unfortunately ended up being a drain pour because i just could not force myself to have another gulp . no me gusta .,taste,0.2,0
trying to ease into the night i had one of these . nice golden color with a large foamy head . smelled of some hoppiness and a general malt aroma really nothing of note . there was a tannin taste to this beer and there was some weird yeasty flavor the extra hop bitterness helped to mask but . maybe i got a butt end of the keg i do n t know i would n t not drink it again . but maybe next time it will not cost as much as the much better beer they produce .,taste,0.4,0
the colour is brown red the fizzing head disappears at once . the liquid is somewhat cloudy with some floats . the smell is sour bitter with some fruity notes of green apples and a stale earthy note . the taste is less musty . sweet matured fruity flavours develop with some mild earthy yeasty flavours . more notes of malt somewhat roasted than expected . very balanced and kept together . the aftertaste got notes of matured apples prunes and gravy hints of wheat meal and fresh bread . no alcohol whatsoever . although the beer has been open for half an hour while getting the right temperature the carbonation is fresh almost strong lots of small tickling bubbles . the liquid is a little thin especially at . . at this strength this is one insidious beer .,taste,0.8,1
drank straight from the can gasp . a as such i ca n t comment on the appearance . s obviously very hoppy . but not pine hoppy this is all grapefruit hoppy . t wow this truly is exceptional . so well balanced for an imperial ipa . i have a feeling some of the hard core ba s may say this is n t bitter enough for an imperial . however it is downright delicious and i was shocked to see it was abv . m i would classify as medium bodied . d this is definitely one of the most drinkable imperial ipa s i ve ever had . i could have a couple of these in a sitting which i would certainly classify as sessionable for an imperial ipa .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a . fl.oz bottle purchased at a six pack shop in erie pa. into a snifter . color is a caramel kissed with amber . the head is limited to a thin lining on the outer edge of the glass . steady carbonation . the scent is light but sweet with banana and sugar . the mouth feel is heavily carbonated with powerful yeast . the pleasure of the banana bread is loaded in the after taste . my first taste is almost tinny . which returns later after about a dozen sips . this is the first beer i have tried that attempts a banana bread flavor but i have to say that the attempt is well executed . however even if you are a fan of banana bread stick with a six pack and steer away from the dedication to a full case . something tells me that between the yeast and the tinny flavor this beer would not hold up well over time .,taste,0.8,1
my first beer from the abc served from a freshly filled growler pours into a thin greyish brown head into a dark brown body . medium carbonation . fairly flat taste with a slightly sour aftertaste . this is dangerously easy to drink as after a few seconds you ca n t properly recall what this tastes like .,taste,0.6,1
pours loud with massive globular bubbles that fizz back up to the thin but persistent head . distinctly ruby with tan head and a malty nose reminiscent of baking bread . taste follows suit steady malt with a smooth bitter and undertones of the promised cinnamon and je ne sais quoi they tell me it s orange . sweet on the tip of the tongue and tart near the throat it stays thick and flavorful in my mouth without annoying me with a cloying stickiness . flavorful and intriguing .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle dark brown into a snifter with a short lived half inch tan head equal blend of milk and dark chocolates coffee and plastic . who ordered the saran wrap . whoa sweet jesus . this is messy . it s thin and way too sweet . imperial stout . .uh no way . a pummeling sickly dark fruit experience coupled with an odd cooked cabbage bitterness . cocoa nibs really do add anything assistance to a beer in serious need of some sort of overhaul or resuscitation . flatlining here . wo n t somebody help please . what s most disconcerting is that the aftertaste sticks around forever and just begs for some sort remediation . yuck . burned again by the upland flame .,taste,0.2,0
pours a clearish amber orange hue with a finger of foamy white head . decent lacing down the glass . has the signature oktoberfest smell although a bit muted on the malt compared to others . very malty up front but a little too sweet and a different sweetness than the usual . finishes a little astringent with some unpleasant bitterness . mouthfeel is a tad light but not detracting . carb level good . not one of the better oktoberfest out there . i usually like stuff from stoudts but this one needs to go back to the drawing board .,taste,0.4,0
a sparkling amber color . white bubbly head that stays the entire beer . s watery with bits of malt . not descernable hop or yeast . t stale . a sour start but finished sweet and smooth . m light bodied with the a spark of carbonation . d goes down easy . nice to sit back with after some yard work .,taste,0.4,0
a a creamy light unfiltered golden yellow color and leaves a thick head in the glass . s in keeping with the style of the beer the smells were of lemonade wheat cut grass salt and a mild soap . t a strong taste of lemon pinesol that was very sour . a tepid taste like vomit and a mild taste of wheat beer rounded out this brew . m d light beer that was smooth and creamy . the drinkability was extremely harsh and because of the sour vomit taste it was very hard to put down the throat .,taste,0.2,0
this beer was an utter surprise . i ve never had a bock beer as intense and complex as this one was . appearance wise this has a lightly colored chocolate milkshake looking head that sticks around almost to the very end of this half hour session . the body of this brew is totally black with barely a hint of red wine like hues . altogether this looks a lot like a typical porter . i did n t really detect too much in the way of aromas . there is just a little bit of a coffee burnt toast fragrance . this tastes like a dream come true in a land dominated by light pilsners and weizens . the malt definitely comes up front with coffee characteristics but there is something else here . i detect a strange melon like flavor . perhaps cantaloupe is the best fruit to describe this flavor . this is very drinkable but complex . every sip must be enjoyed with this brew . this bock has an odd creamy and oily feel to it . i totally love this beer and i will have to hunt it down in bottles . kudos to welde bru for this work of art .,taste,1.0,1
oz . growler filled at party town for . poured into a duvel tulip . a pours a very pretty firy ruby tinted amber glowing and opaque . moderate head on the pour with just a bit of retention and some lacing . s lots of juicy cherries . actually smells like cherry and grape juice mixed . sweet aroma . some sweet malts behind the cherries but light and not heavy at all . maybe a slight medicinal edge but not really unpleasant . edit just looked the details to this beer up . i think i m getting the vermouth herbs and not a medicinal edge . t m more of the cherry and grape juice flavor . a splash of richness from the malts and the barrel aging but it s nearly gone in a flash . . what was there was very very tasty but it s definitely overpowered by the cherry and herbiness . definitely a bit too sweet and i m sure it s going to get cloying toward the end of this growler . body is medium light and the carbonation does n t do a whole lot to help things out . d a very interesting brew and a great idea and a growler is badass ty pt . but the dominant sweetness really hurts in the taste mouthfeel drinkability categories .,taste,0.7,1
bottle sample at mondiale . dark brown with almost no head . easy mouthfeel if not oily . malt aromas . not very drinkable as sourness and lightly acidic cloying sweetness alcohol and roast many characteristics of a brown ale . extreme ideas thrown together .,taste,0.8,1
fell victim to a spur of the moment purchase this day . a oz . can of miller high life . amazingly i have pretty much avoided this beer entirely for my whole life only seeing those clear bottles consumed by old men in smoky bars . pours a light straw and quite clear into a pint glass . a half inch of bright white head settles softly and leaves a fair amount of lacing initially but flattening out a bit too quickly . quite grainy on the nose though primarily of raw barley vs. other adjuncts . opens up to offer some sweet citric hop notes taking turns with a vegetal metallic nature . sweeter than expected on the tongue and with a lemony orange finish . texture anticipated from the smell does n t materialize . average feel but drink is limited due to the carbonation reducing too quickly and what might become a one dimensional sweetness on the finish .,taste,0.7,1
wrote average for appearance and smell because i drank it straight out of the dark tinted bottle so i hardly saw it and my nose is stuffed . what little i saw through the bottle i could n t tell what color the beer was but it laced the bottle decently when i opened it . drinkability is like you d expect from a high abv beer not as easy as your typical pale lager but i got it down easily enough . taste was interesting it started out strong and finished tasting more like a fruity wine . i liked it and i d be happy to have it again but next time i ll have it with a sit down meal .,taste,0.8,1
got this is swansboro nc at harrika s brew haus . i was looking for some stouts to try . did n t particularly like the . abv on this one . poured into a glass it looked great . near black . i m not into labels but i personally thought the lablel made it look like a cheap beer . anyways it does smell like coffee maybe some chocolate but mostly alcohol . the taste was rather good . nice blend of flavors . i thought that there may be a little too much carbonation but that could be a result of the alcohol . i personally did n t appreciate the bitterness at the end or the lack of a body .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark brown color that has a nice reddish hue to it with a thin creamy head which gives way to very little lacing . the aroma is of big vanilla over hints of coffee and light chocolate . the taste is much of the same vanilla flavor in a big way along with hints of coffee and chocolate . the mouthfeel is a little thin for the close with basically no carbonation . the drinkability is okay it has a very nice flavor but it is very sweet i could n t see you make it a session beer but it is a nice change of pace .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at winking lizard last month . review from . served in an awesome keepsake lager glass depicting a goose or duck holding a beer . damn right he is . nice thick meringue like head a deliciously frothy white color . this then settles to a small cap which is replenished consistently by the visibly vigorous carbonation . the lager is a nice clean golden amber color . smells rich and bready with toasty light grains and warm earthy undertones to it . quite clean and crisp with strong carbonation . the beer is malty and sweet but very light . caramel and toffee comes out though a bready base is always there . there are also some slight banana esters from the yeast . overall a very likable lager even though this normally is n t a style i get excited about . hell i downright dislike most marzens . this one is good . as good as a duck holding a beer . damn right he is .,taste,0.9,1
a poured a deep and cloudy brown with a light brown head . i m a big fan of the velvety smooth lacing that slid down the side of the glass . s i have to state the obvious and comment on the brown sugar smell plus i noticed some toffee and caramel undertones . t caramelized brown sugar and toffee indicative of the smell . m impressive mouthfeel considering its high abv i d say it blends well with the brown sugary and toffee tastes . d for a high abv beer i consider it highly drinkable because it s simply delicious .,taste,1.0,1
huge thanks for the extra from rudylaw . poured into a nonic . a clear golden slightly orangeish body has a one finger somewhat fizzy head that dies down to a cap of foam on top . not the best looking head for an ipa and not much lacing left behind . the smell is bursting with guava . this guava fragrance is supported by some pineapple tropical fruity hops . at least i think that there is some extra tropical fruit notes from the hops . it s hard to tell beyond the in your face smell of guava . also a touch of biscuity yeast and sweet pale malt . the taste is similar to the nose . it is like your drinking fresh squeezed guava juice in hawaii but then you realize you are n t in hawaii and that you are drinking a beer not juice and for some strange reason the realization that you are n t in hawaii is n t all that disappointing . some pineapple grapefruit and resinous hop notes compliment the guava . then some biscuity yeast and sweet pale malts add a nice balance . the mouthfeel is light well carbonated somewhat creamy with a crisp and clean assertive bite . a brilliant and highly drinkable brew . i love tropical fruity ipas and this one take the cake for tropical fruitiness . i m sure brewing with guava pulp must have been a challenge but it certainly paid off .,taste,1.0,1
picked this one up on a whim while at the beach . the weather seemed suited to an amber it was chilly and raining and i was wearing a shirt that had a chicken and a rabbit on it . my eldest daughter told me that given the shirt and the name of the beer i had no choice . she was right and i am glad for it the beer was delicious . the color was a deep and rich amber . light head with medium carbonation . the aroma foreshadowed the caramel in the taste but did not completely reveal it . there was something slightly off kilter in the nose possibly a bit of diacetyl . the flavor was outstanding . i thought i might have fallen into the copper of some shilling wort . really surprisingly rich and tasty . the mouthfeel was right and matched the flavor profile . it sat a little heavy on the belly but for my purposes that was just fine . grab a bottle or pour a pint and enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a clear deep golden with fingers worth of white creamy head . settles to a finger thick head the entire time and leaves thick walls of lace all over the glass . s grainy and some bready malt . not much there . t grainy with a metallic finish . m light carbonation with a light watery body . d i m just not a fan of nitro can beers . i find them way too watery and hate the feel to them . about the only good thing about them is the appearance of the beer which is perfect .,taste,0.6,1
here s my first beer advocate review picked this one up in a oz bomber at bevmo for around . a pours a beautiful cloudy light orange color massive amounts of lacing sticking down the sides of the beer indicating that this beer is extremely fresh . mild carbonation . looks great . one of the best looking beers i ve had . s picking up lots of citrus notes right off the bat orange and lemon peel present with large pine undertone throughout each sniff . not the most intense smelling ipa out there but smells pleasant nonetheless . i just wish the smell was a bit stronger though . t a mild malty sweetness hits right away for split second then fades away with a following pine bitterness that sticks to the back of your tongue and slowly fades away . this really reminds me of a hoppier sierra nevada pale ale it s damn good . not themost balanced ipa i ve had but it tastes damn good and is right there near the top as far as flavor goes . m surprisingly light for the style and goes down smooth . d despite it being light for the style the beer looses points here for moderate abv and bitterness that stays around for a while . it has decent drinkability but also definitely not sessionable . mid of the road for this category . also it s a bit pricey compared to some other comparable beers so i do n t know if you d want to spend that much to session this anyways . all in all it s a pretty good beer though . i d definitely pick it up again if i wanted a solid ipa that goes down smooth and is n t overly bitter . i liked it alot and i d recommend it to any ipa fan . it s worth a try pick it up if you see it .,taste,0.9,1
a black beer with a small white head that disappeared . s some caramel lot of peat and smoke . there is too much smoke and it smells like grease too . t this is pretty bad . the smokey peat and grease is are just overpowering and leave a horrid burnt metallic taste . there is a bit of caramel buried in there but you have to choke down so much of this garbage by the time you get there you re trying not to spit out beer . m lighter side of full bodied low carbonation . o bad taste makes it nearly impossible to get anything down other than a few small sips . i like smokey beers but this was something like old motor oil and grease . disgusting just use these bottles for target practice out on the back .,taste,0.2,0
ok a pre review recap . i have had a lot of saranac beer mostly towards the end of my college experience . the mixed packs are priced awesomely and gave me a lot of introductions to the qualities of many beers . i do n t really remember any super stand outs but i remember enjoying the beers and they were one keystone in my craft beer journey . i have n t had any beer from them in a long time . i m excited to see their take on a dipa . this was one of the nicest pours i ve seen in a while oz into pint glass . a beautiful rich color with an active head that settles nicely . really impressed at the color on this one . s floral pine mild citus hops . nothing memorable but certianly not off putting . t this is a disappointment . the taste is total bitter moderate malt sweetness and just an overpowering pine sol hoppyness that is n t vibing . and i love my dipas bitter . . this one is a bit muddled . m not helping . kind of drags across the tongue . abv is not well blended . now i m not looking for stealth abv but i ve had many a stronger dipa that was n t as harsh as this . d moderate . went well with the pizza i had and the price is right but with so many other dipas available i wo n t be coming back to this one . i ll try another saranac at some point though . great for the price for sure .,taste,0.4,0
this poured a dark copper or red ish orange sudsy head that did retain a bit and left a broken lace down sides of glass . smell was rather grainy but with a wiff of cherries.taste follows the same with a bit of a sharp bite . mouthfeel was typical of other malt liquors . drinkability is ok but a little rough and i m sure a headache will follow however i did find this rather interesting for this type of beer.worth a try maybe . .if your budget is really really tight . p,taste,0.7,1
the appearance is good the smell is also good . however the taste is much to sweet for my liking and it is not smooth and creamy rather it has a bit of a bite to it . ordinarily i do n t mind this in a beer however my expectations are quite different for a milk stout . i am glad to have tried this beer but i need to make sure i do n t purchase it again in the future as there are so many other beers i have tried that i like much better . for instance if i were to drink a milk stout in the future i would choose to drink a left hand milk stout . it seems to be just as stout only with a smooth finish and it is much less sweet .,taste,0.4,0
appearance gt small head with lots of lacing that dissipates quickly . lively dark color of of a tootsie roll . smell gt toffee mmm taste gt sweet maltiness softens to a mellow burnt finish . sweeter than the avg schwarzbier which is fine by me . mouthfeel gt chewy like a malted milkshake . loved it . drinkability gt rather drinkable i must say .,taste,0.7,1
this is somewhere between a stunning imperial stout and a publicity stunt gone awry . the beer itself vintage in a oz . bomber is as impressive and ris as i ve ever had with all the weight oil thickness and head that can float a buick . the flavor is darkly sweet and somewhat fruity balanced more by the roasted grains than any hops bitterness . i knocked down the drinkablity not so much because of the beer itself i expect a super ris to be quickly sating but because of the decision to package this beer in oz . bombers . about halfway through the oz. finishing the bottle becomes more tiring than pleasurable . a oz . bottle would be a far more appropriate serving size .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to bonhoeffer for this one in newbie bif . pours an extremely clear golden color with a thin white head that fades quickly to a ring . slight visible carbonation . smells faintly of light malts and crisp grapefruit hops . tastes somewhat tangy with a slight sweetness up front and a definite edge of grapefruit and cedar finishing up . creamy smooth mouthfeel with a hint of carbonation lightening the body . very well done for a . . this would be a fantastic brew to drink down after a hard day s work . looks like alabama s got something going for it in this brew .,taste,0.9,1
indio other than being brewed by the same company as sol i know nothing about . but when it s the dark option of beer in your all inclusive vacation package you re going to know it pretty well by the end of the week . a clear amber chestnut with a creamy head and very nice lacing . nice looking beer here . s mild aroma . malty and slightly sweet a hint of corn . t not like it looks . macro tasting . mild maltiness with corn adjunct very light hop bitter hint later on . smooth at least . m watery and void of most carbonation . as thin a body as i ve had on a beer . d oh yes this goes down smooth as i d expect for a beer made in a hot climate . overall impression i have to say that i m more disappointed since i had some hopes for this one with such a nice look to it . instead it s like someone dropped in some brown food coloring into a vat of sol and in the meantime sucking out some carbonation . nothing to offend but i d have no interest in this one away from the beach . again i give a bit of a pass here since this is produced in a hot climate for people in a hot climate so the refreshing drinkability goes a bit further than it would in nome alaska .,taste,0.4,0
the beer poured black and thick with a dark brown head that rose up to lace the glass . the aroma was fruity with chocolate and dark fruits and an alcohol bite . the flavor was vinous with harsh roasted flavors chocolate coffee . the balance was awful and the flavor was a harsh mixture all thrown together into a very off balanced brew . dark fruits and astingency were present in the flavor . the finish was dry and harshly bitter with roasted and chocolate flavors that are not well done lasting way too long . the body was medium full and watery for the style . ounce bottle . i ve had it twice the first time i decided not to rate it this time i say skip it .,taste,0.3,0
ml corked and caged bottle green sadly into a duvel tulip . a hazy orange gold body beneath a lofty head of white foam mediocre retention and wet spotty lace . s huge wave of skunk follows directly upon the removal of the cork digression i got this bottle as a replacement for two consecutive skunked bottles of saison dupont i know for a fact that the store stores them properly so i have to chalk repeated defects up to the brewery s ridiculous choice of green bottles hence i m going to review this third bottle from them as is . skunk fills the room and lingers far from the glass direct inhalation from the glass only augments the torture although it does suggest that were the brew not skunked it might smell damn good . t light spice fruity belgian yeast and a richly complex aftertaste that dies away into a bitter skunky finish . this has potential to be a truly amazing saison but delivers only a disappointingly mixed result . m smooth medium body and a huge amount of lively refreshing carbonation . very nice . d this is a chore to make it though both because of the skunk and the disappointment that accompanies it . it really flirts with being a drainpour but it does taste acceptable . notes i feel kind of bad reviewing a beer i know to be off which is why i declined to review both of the saison duponts that led up to this however upon further consideration i ve decided that importing a beer in a green bottle is just asking for skunk . therefore i ve decided that this bottle deserves to be reviewed and if i ever come across another skunked bottle of sd i ll review it too . please please give the green bottles a rest . this skunkage is not a coincidence . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
pint of this served with my buffalo chicken club sandwich . a dark amber hints of maroon . poured with very little head and what was left receded to leave a thin film with light lacing on the edges . s caramel aromas hints of citrusy and piney hops . t roasted caramel notes at first broadening into sweet bready malts . floral piney and citrusy hops emerge afterward . the aftertaste is dominated by the citrus hops . rich and provided a good complement to the tasty sandwich . m medium bodied good carbonation . d decent . this strikes me as a very average red and it is n t something i ll seek out above others in the style .,taste,0.7,1
this was an oddity for the style . a nice clear golden pour with semi soapy head and it clung fairly well . citrus and flowers in the nose strong . a soft biscuit kept the former in check to avoid a perfume domination . taste was a bit light but not bad . very light biscuit and the flowers died down a bit . citrus is the forerunner but still soft . the feel of this thing is more akin to an ipa for the bite but not the malt . clean and crisp great for summer . nice beer .,taste,0.7,1
pours an amber color with no head and thus no lacing . the aroma is very strong and reminded me of brandy . very alcoholic aroma . the flavor has less of the alcohol character but still has some . some bready and raison flavors in there . drinkability was ok but i do n t think i could have a whole glass of this one .,taste,0.8,1
one of the few beers my aunt will actually drink and popular with people in my age group i m years old at this typing i found a discounted single bottle at vendome waiting to be taken home . i just want to see what the fuss is all about with this beer and ironically wo n t be consumed at my house but my cousin s house which i m housesitting for the weekend . it s been unusually warm here in socal recently and after building a thirst from work found an appropriate time to consume pacifico . on to the beer poured into a glass the color looks appetizing but the head does not . it has faint smells of corn husks and a small dose of malts . the taste . uhhh fudge it i m thirsty . husky husky husky . this beer s role is to quench your thirst not your taste buds . so maybe now i see why this beer s popularity is growing fast assuming the beer is cold you can drink it like water without many flavors getting in the way .,taste,0.4,0
eye to the eye this is every thing that is expected cloudy and pale yellow gold lively with carbonation . however the head is seriously lacking on this brew could be the glass though this is the first time i ve used this new glass . . when first poured the head was a large rocky somewhat off white color however it quickly receded to a thin film with no lace . would ve expected more from a wheat brew . nose ha . almost and pretty much have to stand up to get my nose into the weizen glass . large amount of spiciness in this brew s aroma . all in all the aroma is pretty hard to detect i m getting a very clean and very weak aroma . there is also a wheat aroma and very little if any clove or banana phenols . tongue oh god . . this is n t good . there is a very strong metallic aluminum tang that takes away from everything else in this brew . i mean there s a bit of wheat right up front then it s just bland with a bit of sweetness . finishes dry with a strong metallic tang and some spiciness . a little bit of banana phenol in there as well . mouthfeel and drinkability highly carbonated so much so that it takes away from the body of the brew . finishes dry as already mentioned very dry . this is n t a brew that i ll buy again it does n t do it for me .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle . generously shared by ipa at his recent sour tasting . thanks jeff . a pours a brilliant clear maroon amber body with a finger of off white head . it retains moderately well collapsing into a respectable collar and displaying some effervescence up the glass . not much in the way of lacing . s nuts solvent wood spirit cognac . fruity somehow eventually identified as buttery chardonnay by largadeer i got as far as grapes . t nutty and a little bit of barrel up front . it s more tart than genuinely sour . i m tempted to say cherries . either way it nicely complements the white wine and cognac qualities that come through . it has a spicy warm finish with some musty wood . no funk or vinegar here . seems more like a tart strong ale than a sour wild ale . miscategorization . m it s fairly mellow and is not too hot but warm . d it s pretty drinkable though nothing i d get up in arms over . i would n t turn it down but i certainly would n t seek it out .,taste,0.6,1
had this at the tia juana restaurant in fremont california . best mexican food in the san francisco s east bay . in you re in the irvington district check this place out . it s great . right across the street from the safeway . lovely golden yellow color . a little richer in appearance than your typical lager . good clean smell . i do n t particularly care for bubble water beers like corona so the hoppy bite to this brew was terrific . very clean on the palate . could drink this all night . had this right after a dos equis special amber and a modelo dark ale and this beer blew the xx away and was definitely better than the modelo . try this beer out . you ll be very impressed .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle with a freshness dating of best before jan . good thing i opened this the first week of january . the beer pours a dark reddish brown with a light head on it that rings the glass . even with swirling a true head does not develop . the aroma was just messed up on this beer . i do n t know if it was a bad bottle or what but it had a funky blue cheese smell to it . i love ripened cheeses but not when they are eminating from my beer . it was about as attractive as a big piece of spinach stuck in between a woman s teeth . luckily this beer had some redeeming flavor to combat the off putting aroma . the flavor is sweet wiht alcohol flavors up front followed by a soft smoky and almost belgian malty flavor . that blue cheese did creep into the flavor a bit though . too bad . there was very little contribution of hops to celebrate . this beer was soft on the palate despite being offensive to the nose .,taste,0.7,1
bright orange in colour with an abundance of carbonation rushing through it . a very careful pour generated a generoush cream coloured head that takes some time to settle . lacing sticks around as the head falls . big aromas wheat and belgian yeast spicy liquor and sweet citrus . a touch more of the liquor in the aroma than i prefer but still inviting . i find the taste far boozier and sweeter than it needs to be for the style and strength . gives a cider like impression surrounded by a mix of fruity flavours . not really the kind of flavour i like in a tripel . light bodied highly carbonated and has just a bit of stickiness to it . no problems with the mouthfeel for me . most of the factors are there to make this a great beer but it just does n t seem to hit the right spot in the taste department when it comes to my palette .,taste,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into a shaker pint . impressive streaky and soapy lacing atop the orange body and the retention ai n t bad either . nutty and leafy aromas with some mild herbal and citric undertones . bitterness is just fine but the flavors scream not ipa but a hoppy esb . leafy nutty oily toasty and a bit pungent . a touch of grapefruit zest . there s certainly nothing wrong with an ipa that s not all pine and citrus the malt profile seems to be chiefly the source of style confusion here . tasty enough but not something i d look to for a hops fix .,taste,0.4,0
wet crackling noise from this peach gold liquid underneath a lumpy sheet of white . distinct ripe sweet apple fragrance . brown sugar cream crabapples cranberries sour peaches stony dry minerals and paper thin pie crust aromas wrap around impressions of apple seeds and other fruit pits mashed and bitter . bold strawberry liqueur textures and flavors . bitter cherry pits mandarine orange jellied pineapple nutmeg and cumin flavors . quite alcoholic and slippery like a bubbly pineau de charentes orange mimosa . tangy delicious fruit salad and spice flavored dessert beer .,taste,0.9,1
the lager poured a light gold with a thin white head . it smelled of malt and hops with a light spicieness . this beer had a nice bright taste with plenty of hops and traces of spice . it felt light and somewhat dry in the mouth . as american mass produced beers go yuengling is one of the best . this is a beer that i m glad to see available in bars so that i m not forced into drinking some of the more popular yet lest palatable brews .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
picked this up in boston while home for the holidays in a mixed six pack of local brews . really tired from the plane ride from co so i took a couple sips before pouring please forgive me . pours a clear brown amber almost like a dark rum or an aged whiskey with a lively but smallish one pinky finger head that dissapates fairly rapidly . lacing is nonexistant . the smell is at first distinctively caramel and toast with an afterthought of vanilla . hop presence is almost nonexistant in the smell here . overall pretty nice but not terribly complex . basically just smells exactly like i would expect a fat tire or something to smell . mouthfeel is medium to light not really thin but quite light and smooth with medium to high carbonation somewhat surprising considering the malt content and style of the beer . the taste is at first toasty and caramely with some vanilla and oak interesting . . it s very true to the bouquet but not overly sweet almost like a very toasty amber ale of the fat tire variety . though the hops were n t very present on the nose they definitely show some crispness in the transition with a small amount of lingering bitterness . for people who like bocks ambers etc . this is a very drinkable beer . i feel fairly confident that i could down a pack . only just drinking this now but it would probably go very well with a baked brie or other such holiday decadence . overall i really do like this beer though the special label kind of fails to impress me . i was expecting a complex holiday esb or old ale or something of the like . not overly complex sure but it s quite pleasing . my overall impression of this beer is of a very well done amber ale possibly leaning towards the more esb side of the spectrum . revision having read other review that mention chocolate and an earthy quality to the hop bitterness i would have to agree though the chocolate is verrrry subtle and only on the tail end of the transition . i would also say that what i mistook for vanilla and caramel in the bouquet may actually be more like butterscotch .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours a beautiful foggy straw blonde topped with a heaping white froth that certainly is n t shy . a vigorous pour of a oz bottle threatened to escape a oz hefeweizen glass . the head settles itself into a modest film over the brew leaving rings of belgian lace in it s wake . excellent head retention a quick swirl of the glass doubling the amount of head and keeping for quite a while . the aroma spells out bavarian yeast . rich banana and bubblegum esters with a softer hint of dry white pear . plenty of clove adds a spicy character with a light undertone of plastic like phenols . soft mellow wheat malt . no hops . the flavor starts out very mellow . easy going wheat malt and yeast keep a dried powderiness throughout with a shot of banana and apple creeping in early . very spicy clove notes usher in the finish which stays on the sweetish side while also ending very dry . a dried banana and chalky yeast flavor linger on the tongue well after the last sip is downed . active peppy carbonation quickly moves the lightish medium body across the palate . probably one of the best bavarian style hefeweizens brewed in the states . the flavor is spot on for a real german wheat beer with that banana and clove interplay . the one thing i really like about this is that it s reminiscent of the greats like weihenstephaner and paulaner . it s not overdone trying to blast you with flavor . it s just a drinkable modest tasty sessionable brew . the only complaint i can think of is that it seems to lack a certain silky smoothness in the mouthfeel . i guess the only real difference is that you can get the ramstein hefeweizen fresh from the brewery rather than across an ocean . awesome beer .,taste,0.8,1
my scores are on the high side here cuz i think this is one of the most amazing beers i have tried . the pour is a very cidery colored leather . a small head settles in seconds . no lace on side of glass . taste is a fabulous crazy explosion on the tongue . very tart with strong cranberry and other fruit and some malt hops it finishes so clean and nice that it makes you want more . almost like chocolate chip cookies not taste wise but you want more than . i know its supposed to be raspberry but when tasting fermented ones it really reminds me of cranberries thus we have thanksgiving day beer for the turkey here . mouthfeel is just about as good as they get also . drinkability is also very nice are we sure its only abv . .,taste,1.0,1
i find it somewhat amazing that those lucky enough to see new belgium on the shelf routinely see all of that brewery s offerings at the same price . you can get the pedestrian fat tire for about as much as the phenomenal abbey . the beer god has finally shined on the cause . this beer is a tasty black ale that i could n t liken to my idea of a dark ale . i guess my lack of experience outside the realm of stout and porter shows in this review . on the nose were many hints of roastiness yet i found this character synergized by the candied sugar to create a wonderfully wild blend of aroma . there s roastiness nuttiness slight hints of clove and even tiny hints of horsebarn . the alcohol content is perfect attuned well with the noble hops everything is locked in a dark beautiful package . the predominance of candied sugar took away slightly from the mouthfeel and drinkability . overall a prize .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle with no date markings . pours a large bubbled three finger light tan head over a a slightly particulated sharp apricot liquid . smelled piney and soapy during the pour . to the nose it s mostly hops . oranges and some pith . a bit of pine cleaning solution . a heavy sugar sweetness with fruity esters the flavor of which blend right into the orange of the hops . simple yet drawing . taste . the draw is a smooth thick pull that s flavorless until the fluid hits the tongue . i was expecting a blast when i touched it to my lips . hop bitter that s drying by itself and becomes desert twigs when the flat lupulin mixes in . the thickness of the liquid says their must be sugar here but it s too much for me to avoid thinking about the dry flat hops . it feels like my face is drawn in a grimace and i m guessing i wo n t finish this beer . hop flavor is present when i force my mind away from lupulin . oranges mostly with some grapefruit . the hop flavor persists as a sweet tartness on the back of the tongue during the aftertaste . some fruity esters late have been dipped in a light colored caramel . apricot pomegranate and others that get lost beneath the hops too quickly for me to identify . smooth creamy thick mouthfeel that would be wonderful to slosh around in the mouth if the beer did n t taste so damn awful . modest carbonation . i tried this beer once while my palette was still young and hated it . i found the hop lupulin to be foul . now nearly two years later i d say that this beer is challenging but not enjoyable . i ll have a look at the style guidelines and review it to style not my personal preferences . note not as malty as the style guidelines indicate it should be but it s got the hops . one thing missing in my review is alcohol sting . there is a touch of that now that i m saerching for it but it s buried quite well under the rest of the flavors .,taste,0.6,1
light beer with lime in a huge can . poured in a bayern pilsener glass . looks like piss no foam no lacing golden color . smell did n t know if it was beer or sprite few scents of lime and fructose . taste the same but with much lime . mouthfeel off thirsty something crunchy at the finish no body and little carbonation . drinkability very good the lime taste better than lemon but sometimes cloying . very good for a light beer .,taste,0.7,1
a a very bright and clear golden color with a thick two fingered white head . lots of thin sticky lacing . s wow . peach apricot lemon and citrus can be smelled from feet away . incredible aroma . t lots of juicy hops . nice pineapple and citrus flavor with a mean dry bitterness lingering at the end . awesome . m dry crisp tart well carbonated . d thanks to torchednoodle for this one . sadly i only got two maybe there will be some more when i visit ca in a month . i ve purchased more since and this beer is way too expensive to be rated highly in the drinkability category . the rating suffers because of this .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . color is a clear mahogany amber . thin head that leaves no lace . the aroma is of heavy maple but it is absolutely amazing . there are also some sugar and nut smells . slight alcohol aroma as well . taste is over powered on sugar and maple . very malty . some slight grassy hops . mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy . leaves a very sticky aftertaste . decently carbonated . overall this is an easy to drink beer . a great session beer but i would rather have something more complex or hoppy .,taste,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a sam adams glass . it s dark brown with a tan head that dissipated after a couple sips . there s only a mild odor of coffee but my nose is stuffy . smooth and creamy with a dry slightly bitter aftertaste . fairly well drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
this is a complete dud bland and essentially characterless yet with sharp bitterness and nothing else . hazy pale amber it has a medium big pale tan head steadily slowly shrinking to thin foamy top and ring . hint of lace . it looks pretty good . aroma is raisiny fermented grapefruit light juicy yeastiness . taste is sweet oily grpaefruit up front then sharply bitter oily grapefruit which over time gets increasingly intensely bitter and increasingly bland so that all one can taste is the sharp spicy bitterness with even the grapefruit character barely noticeable so it tastes like very bitter dirty water . balance is a word that should never be mentioned in the same sentence as this beer . this is horrid .,taste,0.3,0
a poured into a tulip . light yellow orange . not much head but leaves great lacing for a light beer . s classic bready pils smell just enough hops to keep things interesting t crisp straightforward pils . not much else to say . m light body plenty of carbonated zing . d very drinkable enjoyable well made lager if unexceptional .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass a nice dark ruby with about a finger of head that faded to a small cap that stayed around for quite a while s smell is by far the weakest point on this beer just a light roasted malt smell with a faint touch of chocolate t a bit of taost with chocolate is the begining of the flavor followed by a some carmel and toffee m good carbonation with a creamy medium body o nice balanced beer with alot of flavor,taste,0.9,1
deep dark brown with fizzy carbonation supporting a cola like head as long as it can which is a few minutes . medium heavy body with fizzy carbonation that dies down after a little while . dominate flavor is a fruity spice . sweet tastes are all around . wheat and yeast are good secondary flavors . finishes clean and crisp . a solid beer all around . keep it around .,taste,1.0,1
the beer came in a handsomely labeled bottle and poured out dark red with a decent sized foamy off white head . the aroma was that of roasted grains and grassy hops . the taste was where things started to go downhill . the taste was down right weird with off putting wet paper leather and rubber tastes mixed with some aweful spices . the mouthfeel was thin and watery as well . bad on several levels . not quite sinking to a drain pour level but flirting pretty close .,taste,0.2,0
big thanks to oakbluff for this one . poured from a oz . can . paired it with pizza . appearance hazy amber body with good carbonation . medium sized head that grows bigger as i near the end of the pour . nice thick . smell nice floral light fruit aroma taste hits you with a bouquet of dried fruit flavor apricot . with a slightly mild bitter taste . mouthfeel the alcohol is nicely blended with the feel bitter taste recedes spicy flavor comes to the fore . drinkability it goes down very well i love the taste . i would n t necessarily have one right after this one though but would definitely have it again for sure . overall it gives a sense that i m not sure how to describe . like i should be in a nice cottage in the country in front on a fireplace instead of a city . definitely a go to winter snowstorm brew .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at stone bistro during rbsg . rather dark for a pilsener clear orange gold with a sticky white head . some musty hops in the aroma as well as a biscuity pils malt note . flavor is pils malt with just a faint little zesty hoppiness . pretty boring honestly . easy to drink but i just do n t want to .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a liter bottle bottle number purchased at prince s liquors in plymouth mn . thin head that laces smell sweet malts bourbon oaks . taste heavy malts heavy in the mouth with a lingering bitter after taste . mouth feel as stated above chewy strong bodied bock . drinkability stronger mouth feel and after tatste than i prefer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance very dark and robust . forms a nice creamy head that dissipates smell definite notes of the roasted and chocolate malts . very inviting . taste has a bittering taste upfront that transitions to a very smooth aftertaste . very light and creamy on the palate for the last of a drink . lots of chocolate malt notes in the taste . very full favored yet with an easy after taste . mouthfeel a little harsh and ever so slightly unbalanced . probably the low point for me on this either wise outstanding porter . drinkability very good . you can easily drink two or three of these in one session . overall very good example of this style . definitely a little more bittering then some examples of porter but i really like the overall experience . another very good beer from the founders folks .,taste,0.9,1
quite dark brown with red hints around the edges . smell is malty a bit of a spicy backbone too it . taste is all malt at first then comes the winter spices . they come on a bit spicy . some clove even orange peel and a slight hint of cinnamon . seems like the flavors are n t blended that well together . they are quite disparate then comes a bitterness on the back . drinkability suffers from too much going on . wish it was a bit toned down .,taste,0.8,1
overall a nice summer thirst quencher beery lemonade if you like the other offerings from leinenkugels this will be up your alley tart slightly artificial lemonade flavor one is enough in a sitting although i look forward to one on a degree august afternoon,taste,0.8,1
had this at old chicago thought i d try ssomething different poured an efferevecent golden with fingers of white head . zero head retention lacing s floral hops ceral cornyness t sweetness ceral flowery hops up front . as this warmed it turned into a cloying grainy mess . finished sickening sweet left several ozs in a glass mf thin with too little carbonation if you drink this ice cold this could be passable just do n t let it get any warmer . i thought this was a little not much better when i had it in italy,taste,0.3,0
you know why it s called old peculier i was once told because after a few pints you feel old and peculiar . when i started drinking this was the beer to track down luckily i was living in england at the time there were plenty of places that sold it on tap but the best were within a mile radius of the brewery . a nice pint with a really thick head and the odd strange floating thing in it . sadly since those heady days theakstons were bought by a multi national scottish and newcastle and now it s no longer brewed in masham it s home town . good thick beer with a heavy mouthfeel . used to be all fives but now seems too watery .,taste,1.0,1
a hazy liquid in a oz bottle . i did n t have a chance to pour this one in a glass . s very sour apples . t shery mixed with apples very srtong . m burns a weid aftertaste that sticks with you ahwile . d i gave this a . because why would you quickly drink another . this beer is its own beast search it out and drink it just because it is what it is . hardcore fun . while on a beer scale it is not number one it should at leat be tried once . .,taste,0.9,1
a pretty much in line for a munich dunkel . nice dark body with good white head . s does n t smell much like a dark beer . some hops malt and maybe toffee . t i was suprised that all i could taste was bitter hops . this is very unexpected and out of line for the style . m a bit watery and carbonated with a light body . d i m not feeling this one and i will probably never buy it again . its not bad but not what i expected . perhaps i am suffering from label bias .,taste,0.4,0
a nice caramel amber color with a three in head hat disappeared rather quickly s smell is interesting . lots of sweet caramel aromas coming in . there s also a floral hoppy smell that is n t as citrycy as i miht have expected . in the back of the nose there is this faintly fake chemical smell coming through as well . i m not sure i like that . otherwise a pretty good smelling beer . t this beer will trick the crap out of you . at first it is a good beer . the caramel in the nose comes through to the tongue as well a a maltiness that might resemble a red . hops are present leaving one with a slightly bitter aftertaste in the mid palate . however as the beer sits there is a chemical fakeness that just creeps on you to the point that the last couple of sips are unbearable . maybe this was a bad batch . the odd part is that this taste does n t come in immediately but only after a while . m mouthfeel is fine medium body and not so strong carbonation . d i m not so sure how drinkable this raelly is . if it were n t for that chemically taste i d drink a lot more of these .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a clear golden color with a thin white foam that fizzes away to nothing . s light grain and corn aroma . a bit musty and not much else . t corn husks and cooked cereal grain with a seltzer water finish . not really finding much in terms of hops malt . m ultra light with tons of carbonation . fairly clean flavor without much of an aftertaste . d aside from the complete lack of flavor it really is n t offensive . way too pricey for what you get .,taste,0.3,0
the first bottle i ve seen to actually use the word quaffable on its label . a brown orange amber . lots of activity flowing through a well filtered body . barely a quarter inch of spittle comes up as head . nose is very bock ish . fruity fumey with alcohol . ca n t help but remind me a lot of penndemonium pennsylvania brewing even though it is a totally different style . runts candy steeped in muscatel tons of caramel with a spritz of lime that adds some zest . a little headache inducing . tasting it subdues most of my notions of it being a bock most . their is syrupy sugar along with plenty of those little runt characters . . but then it gets dirty . a little slippery diacetyl spreads out the middle then comes in a big toasty biscuit presence . finish is significantly hopped up with plenty of bitter rind . the oils from that ca n t help but stick around . the alcohol was n t shying away at any point either . feel at first was like the beer was being drizzled in rather then sipped . once the carbonation bitters kicked in things thinned out . as the first beer of the night this took a bigger chunk out of my stamina then i thought it would . for this feels like a much bigger beer . thanks to pimpp for letting me get a taste .,taste,0.8,1
just tapped a keg of this esb in my home keggerator . must say i m pleasantly surprised . been working with the guys at my favorite beer distributor to keep really special kegs on tap . they did n t fail me . this beer pours a gorgeous copper color reminiscent of the hair color of this endearing young english lass i dated oh too briefly a few years ago . she had delights which far surpassed this beer but thats another rating altogether . the copper color is mounted by a creamy off white head thick and rich but quick to fade . a half pint in the glass now the lingering head clings ever so gently to the sides of the glass . a brief shake in the glass brings a th of an inch of head back to the surface . so delightful to watch . there is minimal hop aroma which is accurate to the style of beer . the bittering hops and flavor hops come through clearly however and are remarkable . you can tell it is heavily dry hopped the challenger hops come through with a gorgeous clean citrus punch slightly drying in the mouth . the malt characteristic of this esb is totally accurate and showcases my favorite malt to brew with maris otter . the color cries out maris and the ever so slight residual malt flavor and the dry clean mouth feel are perfect . you still have the taste of this ale in your mouth a few minutes after each taste . my only issue with this beer is the alcohol content . i wish it had a slightly lower abv say around . . isnt awful but with the extreme drinkability of this beer man you have to be careful . i could quaff this dangerously fast . as it warms there is a nice bread aroma arising from the glass . yeasty fresh clean . quite enjoyable but not there at f. this is a perfect session beer good with a super aged locally produced cheddar and some nice chutney . or with what would be by now a perfectly aged irish lass with copper colored hair . we re all perfectly aged are n t we . i bid you peace.,taste,0.9,1
immediately the pour will have your attention as the amazing deep brown colour fills the glass and the bubbly head creates a beautiful lacing . gulden draak brings to life the fruity aroma and taste of cherry and plum with a bald malt finish which leans towards a caramel flavour . at . this one is definately a sipper and has a great mouth feel . i sat back with my feet up at my local belgian beer cafe in the sun for upwards of half an hour drinking the one glass and i ca n t have imagined a better way to experience it . an a grade acomplishment and definately worth trying if you have n t . it s perhaps the most well rounded appearance aroma mouthfeel and taste brew i ve had yet but ensure you drink it at around degrees celsius because anything below just wo n t do it justice .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a brown bottle featuring a dog with mechanical wings and a fan on the label . a poured with an adequate head that s not particularly dense . brassy copper color . s unexpected hop kick at first smell . really quite cedary with some lemon touches . mineral touches . all in all after the first smell becomes rather weak . t sweet . honey . caramel . segues into a not overpowering bitterness that s very pleasant in the finish . basically not much flavor . what is there diminishes quick . m medium bodied . hardly notice the carbonation at all . coating and full . overall nice little pale ale but it just does n t bring it on . the smell fades quick and the taste fleets pretty fast itself . wish everything was ramped up a bit because there s simply not much there .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear vibrant orange with light carbonation little foam and no lacing . smell well balance with a rich harvest malt scent a light hop aroma is present as well . taste starting surprisingly and unexpectedly clean the maltiness presents itself late in the finish with a very light yet pleasing hoppy maple undertone complemented by a just as pleasing harvest earthiness finishing with a spicy bitter sensation . mouthfeel i typically do n t make the effort to critically review in the mouthfeel category but it is worth noting that while the appearance lacked in significant carbonation the spicy bitter sensation serves to give the impression of carbonation very surprising . drinkability was pleasantly surprised with this one it has everything to expect in the mrzen style and the progression of the experience is spot on . if they could make this with a slightly higher abv and maintain the same consistency it would have put it over the top .,taste,1.0,1
. for a oz bottle capped and sealed with a rubbery black polymer . brewed with demerara sugar and trappist yeast . . abv . pours out to a very deep chestnut forming a small tan head with poor retention and minimal lacing . carbonation is mild to moderate . aroma is very nice for the style . brown bananas cloves candi sugar lots of phenolic esters and some roasted grains thrown into the mix . no noticeable off aromas like the triple . mouthfeel is full with a nice finish and dense body . taste starts with a ton of phenolic esters followed by cloves and bananas . the middle has alot of leather and tobacco notes with some green herbal hops as well . bitterness is mild residual sugars are low . cleanly fermented . alcohol adds a noticeable warmth and peppery bite to the finish but it s not obtrusive . the herbal hops are rough around the edges and becomes grating throughout the bottle . the finish is huge with tobacco creating a mouthfeel like i just had a cigarette . this is much better than the horrible triple from avbc but it s still quite rough around the edges . it s too potent for the style . it feels like a chore drinking this one . the herbal hops have no place in this style of brew and throws it completely out of balance .,taste,0.8,1
a golden yellow . bit cloudy . head dissapated rather quickly . s getting some spice peppery . t was n t thrilled with this . it was ok but not great . the beer was rather bland with a harsh spice at the end . just unbalanced to me . m cabonation was spot on . d i doubt i ll have this again anytime soon .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a nice orange tangerine color . very clear with a thin soapy off white colored head . s a very nice amount of candied orange and grapefruit . light but right on for the style . smells very clean . t this is a delicious pale ale . and thats exactly what it is a pale ale . definitely does n t cross over into ipa territory but its extremely refreshing and drinkable . m light bodied but not watery by any means . maybe a new summer time go to beer . overall a solid pa from victory . after the last two sub par beers i had from them ie dark intrigue and victory village it s good to get a winner . nothing earth shattering but well made .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a snifter on cellar reserve july th printed inside the tag on the bottle pours a slightly muddy cola brown settling very dark . barely any light penetration just a little around the stem . foam hit just over one finger though it thins considerably leaving a smooth skim an elevated patch of bubbles . two rings random bits of lace . said bubbles eventually wind up sticking to the side of the glass . smells pretty good . the hops seem to still be in decent enough shape though maybe not firing on all cylinders as it were . notions of pine grapefruit hints of other citrus . malts claim their share of the aroma . roasted dark malts dark chocolate faint notions of coffee . has a bit of an earthy bent as it warms . i have n t tried this beer before so i ca n t say with absolute certainty but i think a good bit of hop fade has happened . i suppose at two a half months it s getting to that threshold . my reasoning is that there seem to be hollow citric flavors that likely boasted greater potency . there s still a reasonable amount of piney bitterness so all is not lost . roasted dark malt makes for a solid thankfully not sweet base with vague hints of bitter dark chocolate coffee . trout hop is somewhere between medium full bodied . carbonation is hovering in the average territory maybe even a bit lower . in any case it s smoother than it is prickly . seeing as it was done by bottle conditioning extra points are in store . gritty dry finish with some bitterness roasted malts lingering for a few moments . overall not too shabby . for sake of the taste aroma i wish i had gotten to it sooner . still i have to give grand teton credit for the excellent feel spot on carbonation via bottle conditioning lately i ve had some bottle conditioned beers from other breweries that seem too high . i bet this one kills fresh off the tap .,taste,0.6,1
when i tried this beer i expected something similar to blind faith . however i was greeted with a beer that was more similar to harpoon ipa . that is the hops flavor was much stronger with very little malt flavor to balance it out . that is not to say that this beer is not good it is . those used to magic hat s sweet fruity beers might not like this one . it is bitter and has a lingering hops taste to it . i liked it but would not drink it all night . magic hat s joe s garage pack was a nice vehicle for this brew as it gives you three other beers along with this one . if you like hops this is a beer for you . sweet it is not . basically if you ve had blind faith imagine it without the balance of malt . note this stuff is only availablie in the spring .,taste,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into an imperial pint . no bottled date . thanks to beerfmandy for this one . a pours a clear brown ish amber color that produced a decent tan head with decent retention . s a light nutty roastedness . a rustic feel with a light grassy corn meal dryness . t very similar to the smell . a rich rustic profile to it with a creamy nuttiness . m a good carbonation level and balance . a good malt profile with a lightly dry hopped background . d truthfully not one of my most favorite styles but this is rather good for what it is . fits the style well and works well as something for the early fall season next to a bonfire . good stuff .,taste,0.9,1
nice clear brown color with hints of amber . head is off white and dissipates quickly . aroma is subtle and clean a light hop spice nuts dark malts . taste is initially sweet rich in the middle with a pleasant hoppy finish . super well balanced . medium body suitably carbonated with a dry finish . quite drinkable . i always enjoy this brew very flavorful and that smooth balance . mmmm . a fine pale ale nothing crazy or complex just a damn good anytime beer .,taste,0.9,1
the beer poured smooth with a golden color . it was cloudy with a rich dark yellow color unable to see through . there was a good head on top with slight lace to follow . the mix of bubbles and golden cloudiness really makes this one stand out . the smell is distinct you really do smell some spices . although it is hard to pin point which ones . there is a hint of citrus possible lemon or orange in there as well . the smell is n t overly strong but seems well balanced . just enough sweetness mixed with the bitterness followed by the spices . this beer tasted amazing . just the perfect amount of bitterness with a after kick of spices . it was indeed thick but very smooth . it just rolled through your mouth . it certainly has a wheat taste so as long as you are comfortable with wheat beers this is a great choice . the beer is thick and heavy so drinkablility is only hindered by the fact that you wo n t be very thirsty after a glass or two . add the carbonation on top of that and this beer is going to be hard to down . so i d say it is on par with most beers when it comes to session drinking . all in all this is really a great beer . it goes in my top for sure .,taste,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 .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at max s in baltimore the other day . the beer pours the expected black as night imperial stout color with a chocolate coffee color head . however retention was surprisingly short lived and lacing was pretty minimal . on the nose one gets a huge aroma of chocolate coffee and vanilla as well as almost some sort of woodiness . in any event the beer smells very impressive . the flavors on the palate pretty much replicate the nose but are a bit more complex . there is also an aged sherry flavor to this beer along with some more chocolate licorise and even drambuie . very very impressive . this beer is really a mouthful there is a huge presence in the mouth no doubt at least partially attributable to the plus abv . in fact if there is any knock at all on this beer it s that the abv . really wears on you after a while . the beer is very very boozy and towards the end i struggled to finish my ounce goblet . the beer is ultimately a bit heavy and tiring on the palate though the outstanding flavor keeps me going . . albeit pretty slowly . nevertheless this beer is pretty sweet and boozy which detracts from it s drinkability . there s enough of a hop presence to keep the beer from tasting syrupy but it s still pretty rich and heavy . an impressive beer but a little bit of this goes a long way . not sure it s quite ready for the ris sweepstakes as in my opinion it still takes a back seat to beers like dark lord kbs and the abyss . still an interesting effort from weyerbacher .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into ml new belgium branded tulip glass . appearance amber color with a good sized off white slightly orange head that leaves a little bit of lace behind . smell an almost overpowering sugary sweetness that has some fruit hints with a bit of a floral background . taste sweet fruits in the beginning grape apple with a biscuity finish . mouthfeel medium body with light carbonation and a syrupy finish . drinkability this beer seemed a little off so is n t something i d be rushing to get again . not necessarily bad but unremarkable and a bit strange .,taste,0.7,1
what s the abv on this . supposedly . man . this easy drinker s got a lot of caramel malt all over it . caramelized sugars brown sugars etc . there are some herbal hops to be sure but this is really about the basics of barley and they re emphasized well here . i have to be honest there s not a lot to say . it s a reasonably strong sweet ish ale . this is a pretty one dimensional but extremely well executed beer . a great pizza football or chillin by yourself beer .,taste,0.7,1
pours clear golden with weak off white head that soon fades to nothing . aroma is weak sourish banana . taste is terrible and overwhelming sweetness that dominates those little fruity and clove flavours this beer has some sweetish residue remaining on the lips medium dry finish . mouthfeel is medium with less than moderate carbonation . this beer is clearly a dissapointment especially regarding its comparatively high price . this is typical for latvian beers with premium quality printed on the label and bad quality brew inside .,taste,0.3,0
a very drinkable bear for me . mouthfeel is not exactly what i expected as it is much thinner than it looks . the dark color is deceiving it s not so stout . very malty and chocolatey sp . with just a hint of hop bitterness . goes down easy with great aroma .,taste,1.0,1
this was a bottle served at the kulminator in april . it poured a dark red color not really clear even on the first pour just a little haze at first and turning darker in subsequent pours . loads of sediment in the last pour as i tried to get every bit of goodness out of the bottle . sweet aroma of cherries loads of them with some tart and funky counterpoints . very sour tasting puckering alum like . reminds me most of cantillon kriek in that regard extremely nice . lots of lactic acid no vinegar that i could tell just really nice . long lasting cherry aftertaste . wow on my wants list for good .,taste,1.0,1
golden pour with an amber tinge . fair white head with good lacing . appears undercarbonated vs. others i ve had . sharp cheddar smells and farmy sour smells . exactly what i d expect just way subdued . sweet up front gradually builds to a lemon tartness by the back of the tongue but disappointingly dissipates rather quickly . sweetness must be faked tastes like diet pop . i like a tear jerkingly pungent gueze and this did n t quite get there plus had that fake sweetness . medium carbonation lacking the overcarbonation i ve come to expect from belgian beers . for the masses but still pretty good .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to yespr for sharing this at the rbsg grand tasting . poured into my la chouffe goblet . darkest brown with a tan head not much lacing . aroma is rather weak . cocoa powder with a bit of dark fruit . flavor is roasty with some malted chocolate and plum . this really is n t much different from ommegang chocolate indulgence but somehow this is rated world class . the one outstanding aspect of this beer is that you would never guess that it was percent abv . literally zero alcohol flavor . drinkability is insane . overrated .,taste,0.7,1
looks reddish and lighter similar to coke a cola . white head that stays lacey . does n t look like a typical stout . smells of fruit roasted barley and sweet malt . ouch . . thick pour as it hits your mouth . a little strong and tastes of real thick coffee followed by molasses then the burn of alcohol as it coats down your throat .,taste,1.0,1
first growler fill i ve ever had and i think i made the right choice poured into my jester king grand opening snifter . dark honey in color finger soapy white head great retention leaves an awesome sticky lace looks to have moderate carbonation . very fragrant more floral than piney but still plenty of both lemon and grapefruit aromas as well . i can smell the rye as well it s a pleasant aroma too nice change of pace for an ipa lemony and grapefuity with the pine resin flavors backing them up the rye flavor on the finish come through very well . the bitterness is expertly balanced with the malty rye sweetness . light in mouthfeel the carbonation being moderate helps lend it a more refreshing quality the beer is very crisp and super smooth . drinkability is amazing easily the best rye ipa i ve eve had i could go through a growler a night with this stuff . full flavored local goodness i have a new go to ipa,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle . aged about year since bought . pours a dark brown with a big light tan head that has great retention and leaves some lacing . some yeasty floaties are present towards the bottom . the aroma is a little subdued . there is some vinous sherry alcohol . also notes of chocolate figs and woodiness . this brew has a smorgasbord of flavors . there is anise some light sweetness roasted chocolate well hidden alcohol figs wood notes and smokiness . it has a light bitter roasted finish . very well balanced and quite the treat . the mouthfeel is excellent as well . full bodied and very smooth and creamy . overall an excellent brew . makes for a wonderful thanksgiving treat .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle from the sam adams winter classics sampler poured into a glass tankard that had been sitting in my freezer . appearance pours a translucent reddish copper with a thick foamy off white head that slowly dissipates . retains a slight head decent amount of lacing as well . smell i can pick up on the smell of oranges granny smith apples nutmeg and cinnamon . also picked up on green grapes as i worked my way through this one . a pretty good aroma overall . taste tastes like stale apples a little bit of orange peel and malt . as hard as i try i can not pick up on the ginger that the bottle boasts as having in it . i can also taste a hint of cinnamon . aftertaste of spices and green grapes . overall this beer tastes rather bland and almost stale to a degree . mouthfeel pretty light and watery . not much of a heavy aftertaste which is nice . drinkability this is a light enough beer to be able to down a couple at a time . however due to the taste i m not sure that i would want to . i ve had this beer at least once that past few years and keep overall i feel that this beer lacks a true sense of what it wants to be . the list of ingredients in this beer sounds convincing however they are imbalanced and seem to clash with one another . i think with a proper cohesion in flavor perhaps more malt would work . this could be a winner .,taste,0.4,0
oz brown bomber with no freshess date . thin layer of yeast sediment on the bottom of the bottle . a pale golden yellow with a very faint haze . half decent head that dissapates pretty quick to a thin lace . s mild citrus zest and a dry doughy malt int he aroma . t m nice smoothness moderate body . almost fluffy with a perfect amount of carbonation.thin pale maltiness with a rough husk in the finish . clean palate with virtually no fruitiness warming alcohol in the back . ample bitterness from the hops bitter orange peel and deep herbal flavors come to mind . finishes semi dry . d a solid middle of the road apa . the maltiness leaves more to be desired imo . worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
this poured a very cloudy pale yellow with a ring of head and minimal lacing . smell is of sour peaches not much of anything else . flavor is of very sour peaches nothing else . flavor somewhat reminds me of a cider with the level of acidity just without the sweetness . the sourness can be quite overbearing which can make this difficult to drink . certainly an interesting attempt but too sour . and does not taste much like a beer . i found this one hard to enjoy . likely wo n t revisit this one .,taste,0.6,1
while pouring this beer on a hot sunny day in alaska i could tell that i had picked the perfect day to enjoy this light effervescent and tart beer . upon pouring a sweet tart aroma wafts up from the glass . no prominent peach aromas but more a gently fermented fruitiness with some low malt character . the sour armoas are restrained and in check with the lightness of the beer . the color is a rich straw to gold with very good clarity . the head is white and large while pouring . however the head disappates rapidly to leave no lace or head . the first sip invoked a very strong oooh response as the effervescent texture and finally peach flavors floated across my tongue . the peach flavors blend into the sour dry finish . low malt character that just balances the fruit sour notes . no appreciable hop character . the mouthfeel of this beer is everything you could want in a perfect summer beer . an incredibly crisp and dry finish enhances the sourness . this beer is light bodied and evaporates clean off the palate . it is intensely carbonated and effervescnet . i feel as though this beer is really holding back on the sourness for the style . the peach is also not as prominent as i would have suspected it to be particularly in the aroma . overall a very refreshing beer and a pleasant low gravity surprise from dogfish head .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at the brewery served in a pint glass . a very dark brown nearly black . small one finger head the color of mocha . does n t stick around too long . some bits of patchy lacing on the glass . s roasty toastiness . lots of sweet milk chocolate and dark roasted coffee with hints of earthiness in the back . it s a little muted but otherwise smells great . t more bitter than sweet but i love the way that the sweetness of the chocolate flavor contrasts with the bitterness of the roasted coffee flavor with vanilla somewhere in between . the earthy notes contribute to the dryness . this is maybe the best non ba porter i ve had to date . m thick and creamy at first then it dries up in the finish . although it makes it almost chalky at times for some reason it s not unpleasant . d just about off the charts . with the low abv and big flavor i could sit and drink this all day . the only thing preventing me from doing that is it being tap only at the brewpub and there s just too many other quality choices to work my way through . o a great porter . i d love to bring a growler of this home with me next time i m here . i hope they decide to bottle this soon .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a ml champagne bottle into a snifter . pours a hazy golden color that proves without a shadow of a doubt that this is an unfiltered beer . there is also a thick cream colored head that quickly retreated to some intense lacing . this beer smells great . it s hoppy as all get out . i m smelling a piney resinous and well as some citrusy grapefruit notes . the taste is even better . there s a smooth smoky quality to each sip that i find delightful . the hops are again the star but they are well balanced by the malt . the . abv is well hidden in this incredibly balanced dipa . the mouthfeel is rather middling with a slight oilyness and the deserved level of carbonation as i mentioned earlier i found squall to be incredibly smooth and a highly drinkable beer .,taste,1.0,1
served in straight pint glass . poured a deep ruby almost brown color with less than a inch of tan head that dissipated quickly leaving a moderate amount of sticky lacing . a bold malty aroma greets the nose with a pleasant amount of hop spice on the end . the flavors follow the lead of the aromas with the malt being dominant at first then melding with the hops before finally leaving a little citrus pine hop blast on the finish . thick and full body may be a bit much for some but i liked it . the beer coated the tongue nicely and left a pleasing aftertaste . the boldness of this beer costs it a little in drinkability after a couple you ll probably want a change of pace . overall a very good beer that s worth seeking out .,taste,0.9,1
liter bottle poured into a peggerific chalice . franziskaner hefe has been a favorite of mine for what seems like forever so i figured i d give it my personal wrap up . a the pour from the bottle starts off smooth with a frothy and grainy appearance . retains a lite head through out beautiful golden and caramel yellow colors compliment the cloudiness . s aromas of citrus and spice are subtle to the nostrils even detect a slight peach scent . some very light notes of spice maybe chai or clove . also note a very pure and distinct wheat straw aroma . t franz has been on my top list because of it s exceptional flavor . hints of lemon orange wheat and grain are easily detected and savored . m thick and frothy to the lips with a slight tinge of carbonation on the tongue . could be a bit less sour but the finish is crisp and dry . o overall franz hefe is a perfect example of a hefe weisse . it has a beautiful cloudy appearance sweet citrus flavors and aromas and a brilliant finish when all is said and done . exceptional beer . ho yeah .,taste,1.0,1
had this on tap at andy s tonight . poors out a super dark brown but with a slightly reddish hue to the edge of it . not as dark as the normal porter . creamy cappucino like head . smelled of slightly roaste coffee tiny bit of hops not much else . wehre s my embers . where s the chocolate . i dunno . the taste closely mimmicks the nose a bit of coffee that s about it . slight hops bringing up the rear . finishes incredibly clean but not surprising considering there was n t much in the body to begin with .,taste,0.4,0
pours from the can as light amber . is slightly hazy in appearance . smell is light . it has a little hop odor but it is surprisingly lighter than anticipated . mouthfeel is a little lacking . not much body as it is a little thin . taste is nice and hoppy . taste is lighter than you might expect . flavor is pretty somewhat balanced however it seems to be a little lacking in towards the end .,taste,0.7,1
shazam . one fine beer . rich . got this bottle at sam s in chicago a few months ago . poured with a nice tan head and some lace . color is an opaque brown almost black . . hell maybe it is black . splitting pubic hairs . aroma is divine chocolate yeast burnt malt toffee and a hint of fruit . flavor is all a that and more . add a touch of black walnut and french roast coffee . finsih is surprisingly mild and easy . body is great with fine carbonation . killer beer .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at flying saucer . this poured a nice coppery red color with a thick beige head although it dissipated rather quickly . the nose was sweet like maple syrup and citrusy with hints of cinnamon . the taste was very similar to the nose but more sweet than citrus . very smmoth and thick with a pleasant lingering finish . the alcohol was evident but not overpowering . although i enjoyed this one it was a bit sweet for me to have more than one or two .,taste,0.9,1
the beer pours to a dark burnt coppery amber color with a thin off white head . carbonation is plentiful but it does n t manage to produce much of a head . the smell is a bit disappointing . a bit biscuity and malty but not much else and it takes a hell of a whiff to even get that . the taste is outstanding as i ve come to expect from goose island . sweet and biscuity malt gently roasted slight caramel flavor . very light and refreshing but still packed full of flavor . the body is medium full leaves a nice light herbal hop flavor in the finish . slightly dry but very quenching . very drinkable . i must buy more before stock runs dry .,taste,1.0,1
found a sixer of the jubelale in a convenience mart in honolulu and figured what the heck it s august on a tropical island but why not see if this winter warmer that i ve never tried is still good and is suitable for these chilly nights up in the mountains . yeah it is . pours an attractive dark brown with garnet highlights . the head is initially an impressive two fingers of light tan foam but it eventually degrades into a thin ring leaving some lacing . the smell is mostly malts lots of caramel brown sugar some raisin with a scant hint of hops . tastes fantastic i ve never had a warmer quite like it it s almost like a dubbel with all of the dark fruit but it s got a really nice earthy and spicy hops . it makes the cinnamon and nutmeg in all of the other warmers that i know of seem irrelevant . kudos to deschutes for playing around with the style and making such a great tasting beer . i suppose it s an appropriate mouthfeel for the style full bodied with very light carbonation but i find it a bit syrupy though the astringent finish saves it from being unpleasant . however despite the extreme tastiness of this brew i could n t see myself having more than one or two of these in a session though i suppose i ll have to try out this hypothesis next winter back at the fortieth parallel . . again thanks deschutes .,taste,0.9,1
thanks azureoval . pours dark brown good carbonation . looks like i thought it would . smells are spicy . nutmeg cinammon clove . some pumpkin in the back but maybe i m imagining things and just normally associate pumpkin with nutmeg cinammon and clove . taste is just too much spice . overwhelms everything for me . the underlying beer is too thin not much else pushes through to balance out the spicebomb . disappointing . i liked autumn maple from the bruery this fall and hoped for another hit from midnight sun in the pumpkin spiced fall category . struck out instead . i drainpoured the second half .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle calls this an aggressively hoppy celebratory ale in honor of th anniversary . pours a deep dark amber with a thick head one would expect from a heavily hopped beer . smells of caramel mixed with orange juice with herbal notes . nicely done . intensely sweet on the attack followed by a fruity ale flavor blended with grapefruit hops then a bitter finish . flavors are very pronounced but well balanced . they were n t kidding when they said aggressively hops . bitterness tastes very high but there is enough malt to keep it from getting obnoxious . a bit high on the carbonation but good body . this is a glorious brew that is just as bitter and hoppy as the best in it s category while remaining balanced .,taste,0.9,1
this bottle has been in the cellar for almost a year and a little bit of time has been very good to it . it pours a deep amber smells of ruby grapefuit and flowers . the taste is mellow and comforting . for . abv this ipa is pretty soft on the palette . mouthfeel is full and drinkability is in my opinion far greater than many imp . ipa s . i love this beer . another fine limited release from deschutes .,taste,1.0,1
pours out into a red amber body with a two finger white head that quickly disappears leaving little retention and lacing . the caramel stands out in the nose along with a hint of hops . the taste starts out with bread and caramel and finishes off with some orange and grapefruit in the hops . a nice lite to medium body that has good carbonation and is easy to drink . this beer is a little watery and smooth but leaves the mouth slightly dry . overall a pretty good beer that i can enjoy from time to time .,taste,0.9,1
aroma nice strong smell fruity malty earthy and bready appearence caramel in color sediment suspended nicly in middle of glass nice retention frothy head flavor malty earthy undertones fruity not citrusy overtones nice finish sits on the pallette easily subtle taste of currant mouthfeel smooth slight dry hop nice finish leaves you wanting more drinkability very very drinkable although i couldnt drink it al night long,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
pours a crystal clear honey brown color with a fluffy airy head that settles into a solid cap . the aroma is of a doughy bready malt has some toast scents as well as some caramel and tin . the flavor is of a toasted caramel malt some grassy bitter hops honey and some tea like flavors . it does n t really have the doughy flavor that the dunkels get from the munich malt . the feel is light to moderate with fizzy carbonation crisp finishes with a slight bitterness . drinks quite easy . not a bad beer just does n t seem to be totally to style . does n t have any munich malt flavor and seems to be a tad light for the style .,taste,0.6,1
as soon as i heard that liquor max in loveland co had this available for a limited time i went a runnin . poured a black color with light viscous qualities . a nice tan colored rocky head with good staying power . the nose is sugary sweet with some saison like qualities . stout you say . some lighter chocolate notes with some fruity esters . some sour notes and i picked up on some cheesy characteristics as well thats why i think saison . some lighter yeasty notes that are specific belgium the taste is unique . a malt bill that has some roasty and chocolate notes in the back . but this is muffled with a sweet and sour belgium essence covering it up . a sour flavor brings a off flavor tartness . some bitter notes from the hops really offset the taste as well . with all this unique flavors really off sets the body of the beer . there is some body but really lacks . a high carbonation helps acsent the sourness of the beer and hinders some stout characteristics . overall a nice unique beer but i wonder if i will be really running for more .,taste,0.8,1
. for a oz bottle . a year anniversary ale . no specs or ingredients listed on the website or bottle . pours out to a cloudy medium amber requiring a hefty pour to achieve a decent head which quickly recedes and has a small amount of lace . mild to to medium carbonation . the aroma is somewhere between a belgian tripel and quad which lots of pineapple apple and mango up front followed by nice spicy esters . reminds me of unibroue yeast strain . mouthfeel is tart very acidic with a deceptively light body and a syrupy finish if that makes any sense . the taste opens up withthe aformentioned fruits but then is replaced by green kiwi fruit lots of acid and metals with a slightly toasty aftertaste and warming alcohol . this appears infected . i ve had this happen before with a few kuhnhenn beers . i would n t buy this again but i wonder if it tastes this way on tap . not digging it . a waste of and almost a drain pour .,taste,0.4,0
very dark brown . nearly black . small dark tan head with little retention . some spots of froth stay on top of the liquid and there s some thin webby lacing . coffee big roasted flavor . light hops . there s a small bready smell to it . not sure what would bring that about . the taste is similar with more hops . the combination of the roastedness and hops make this one finish rather dry . enjoyable beer that i would gladly try again . to beerbeing for this one .,taste,0.7,1
appearance pours a crystal clear coper color with a white head that pretty much lasts for seconds . not a whole lot in the way of lacing . i thought the color was off for this style of ale . aroma only a slight spicy aroma . the phenol aroma overpowers any bouquet the brewer may have tried to put forth . taste there s the spices . very pleasant balance of spiciness and sweetness . i was worried up to this point that the brewer mislabeled the ale. but it is definitely a triple once you taste it . mouthfeel nicely carbonated . the sweetness hits you on the front of the tongue and the carbonation hits you in the back of the throat .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
a the packaging has an awesome old school look however the can clearly states that this is . alc vol . the nitro inside the can provides a very artistic looking cascading effect that just is simply brilliant . the head is a very sticky and whipped looking egg white color and it really does n t dissapear eventually settling to around inch thick . the brew itself is a clear bronze shade and the carbonation appears very fine and sticks to the side of my mug very well . there is also very little rising to the top . s this has a very mild aroma primarily of malts grains and a slight floral smell . most likely due to the foamy head there is also a creamy buttery smell that comes through as well . t there is some yeasty malt flavors for sure and i am quite happy with the finish where some moderate hop bitterness coats the palate . .overall a very smooth mild flavor . my only disappointment would be the fact that there is a fairly noticeable metallic tone with every drink i take . .i do n t know if this is b c the can is n t fresh or what but overall this still has a great taste . m i think this is about as smooth a beer as can be had . the carbonation is n t harsh at all as the fine bubbles really add some oomph to the hopped finish . this is buttery and mellow . .really smooth . d i will definitely be purchasing this beer again in the future . .it s too bad that the pubs where i live do n t have this on tap b c i d be ordering this a whole lot . it s very easy to drink the low alcohol just provides a nice little kick and it s not a heavy drink to be enjoying as a session beer . great stuff and hopefully my next one tastes a little fresher .,taste,0.7,1
nice beer from penn brewing . i was surprised when i saw how good the beer looked great dark copper appearance . i thought i d lose something with a weak aroma but the taste was right on . just how santa would want a bock to taste like . little bit of a lower drinkability . its a bit heavy and i couldnt have more than .,taste,0.9,1
pretty average holiday ale . spiced and many flavors melding together . the typical expectation from a holiday ale . i think a lot of people are getting beer that has been improperly stored . marin is a live ale as is almost every craft beer and should be stored like wine at a controled temperture . many stores leave there beers out of the coolers in a warm store or location . this will destroy the integrity of the beers . a amber reddish with a good light head . great lacing . s lots of things all at once . orange and nutmeg is what i got a whiff of . t very spice ish but could get some clean sterling hop and malt flavors . m tangy bitter and good balance of carbonation . d good sippin beer im not a big fan of holiday ales but this one i would bring home for xmas .,taste,0.8,1
oz bomber sent by a generous ipatsfan . thanks for the extra . a light golden straw color . white head . recedes down to almost nothing . some traces left on glass and around the edges . s sweet smelling beer . fruity almost like a faint apple cider . seem to go back in forth between faint hop and malt aromas . t very sweet malt flavor . some fruity hop flavors are present as well . very reserved flavors here . could ask for either the malts or hops to step up a little . not bad though . m lighter body with moderate carbonation . slighty drying . almost no bitterness detected . d good beer here for a lighter drink . would like to see a little more of the flavors come through as they are nice just subtle .,taste,0.8,1
served in sn snifter bottling code says born on is april . beer camp a golden orange copper color . head retention is minimal leaves some around the side lacing is nice . s not a whole lot here definitely some yeast some fruits white grape or apple and some mild hop bitterness is present . some grassiness and caramel maltiness . t bitter upfront definitely well balanced as it brings out the bready maltiness as it moves over my tongue . lager characteristics are definitely present . just excellent depth of flavor in this beer and very tasty . the fruity yeast characteristics are really nice . just sweet and just bitter enough . m medium bodied stays for a while in your mouth and finishes somewhat dry but it takes a little while .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark copper color with thin lace of head that does n t dissipate completely . smells like a macro lager except with a little more malty aroma . the taste is quite surprising . i have to give it a five because even though it does n t have as much flavor as a beer with normal level of alcohol you ca n t get more flavor out of a low alcohol beer than this . it s malty and has a bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is high carbonated and crisp . i would give this a higher drinkability rating but you obvious ca n t get any buzz out of this .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to colonelforbin for providing this beer as an extra in a trade . aroma moderate to high hop aroma heavy on the grapefruit . sweet aroma with a little malt . appearance golden amber very slightly hazy . taste high hop flavors kick your tongue forcefully upon first taste then become distinctly grapefruit . the english malts do come through on the aftertaste but very lightly . mouthfeel the carbonation has a nice kick initially and pairs well with the hops . the hops also give it a mild astringency in keeping with the style . drinkability i thoroughly enjoyed this beer although i think it has more in common with an american ipa than an english ipa . the grapefruity hop flavor was very refreshing .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a dark ebony mahogany with a dense creamy head with good retention and lacing . s very subdued notes of cocoa coffee and maybe a touch of charcoal . not a robust aroma . t a little bit more complex than i expected a mix of light chocolate and dark fruit followed by clean alcohol and light grains in the back . nice taste . m light bodied thin mouthfeel lending to the drinkability . overall a highly drinkable porter with a nice flavor profile . i wish this was more readily available as a seasonal,taste,0.8,1
the appearance is fine the rich black brown you can not see through . the aroma sweet maypo oatmeal on a snowy winter morning . pours an ok head that dissapears quickly . then came the taste . rancid and nasty . this is the first time i ever took one sip and poured the rest down the drain .,taste,0.2,0
reviewed bottle pours an amber brownish colored body fizzy and clear . huge head thick and creamy looking foamy . very lasting too . sweet bitter hop aroma . some pine but not off putting . softish mouthfeel . good piney dry taste . some grapefruit . makes me want another drying . somewhat sweet bitter aftertaste . very tasty . very balanced taste just enough hoppiness .,taste,0.6,1
ml brought by viggo to our mega bruery tasting thanks man . pours out of the bottle as . foam . pretty active carbonation on this one out of the bottle . color is creamy muddy auburn with a speckled head . rye is heavy in the nose very earthy and spicy . hint of belgian yeast esters and ripe fruits also a hint of almost a something sour funky just a quick glimpse of it . again rye dominates here and is overwhelmingly tasty . spicy earthy bready malts a bit of roastiness almost burnt which works to to create a dry finish hint of cocoa . prickly overdone carbonation which detracts a bit from the overall experience a touch of heat in the back of this one as well . a pretty tasty brew that suffers from a few minor issues especially the carbonation like how the rye was the centerpiece in this one and still balanced . nice beer .,taste,0.9,1
nice looking beer mildly hazy and warm orange gold with a hefty head and some decent lacing . the aroma is a little off putting but not bad . it s discombobulating there seems to be a fight and no one is winning yet . kind of smells like bananas and fruit snacks . this is bad . to say the flavors a clash just does n t do it . reminds me of a past its prime mango i recently ate a bite of by accident . with hurty bitterness artificial sweetener and chalk . mouthfeel is weirdly soft and very sticky . different hops or less hops may have saved this beer . i wonder if german brewers who attempted this kind of schtick centuries ago were punished . imo many high gravity wheat beers are a joke a corruption and a waste of good ingredients . this is one of them . at first i could taste a solid hefe in there and then it was choked to death by hops sugar and booze .,taste,0.3,0
being on a stout binge since cold weather has finally started i had to try this one just based on the other quality brews offered by ballast point . upon pouring into a pint glass it gave up almost no foam . what little there was quickly dissipated . no visible lacing . it just kinda sat there . it did have about as dark brown a coloring as you could have without being black . the aromas for me were more cocoa with a little something sweet like a blackberry . the taste did n t do much for me . nothing really popped out . the mouthfeel was very smooth not gritty like some other imperials i have had lately . the alcohol was well hidden behind what tasted like a thick wall of chocolate and something toasted smokey but i could n t discern much . the flavor was monolithic and just a bit flat . i gave it a for drinkability just because it is a very easy drink for the style . although i would n t recommend more than per session since the abv is sneaky in this one . i would buy this beer again although probably overpriced by a dollar or .,taste,0.6,1
poured a copper amber with a small head and very little lacing . also quite hazy . smell is a balanced blend of caramel and hops nothing to write home about but pleasant . taste starts quite hoppy but as you drink gains more of a malt balance . there is some spicy astringency from the hops on the finish but i m fine with that . also some citrus and pine . the mouthfeel is a little sticky but it has some creaminess there as well . fairly drinkable . contrary to some of the other reviewers i found the malt a little distracting as i let the bear sit and warm . its true that the aftertaste is a little astringent from the hops but overall not bad . i could drink another but thats probably all .,taste,0.8,1
appearance and presentation oz bomber picked up at plump jacks in san fran while there recently . when poured into a pint glass the color is closer to a stout pitch black than the standard porter dark brown . on top is a creamy tan head that has poor retention but leaves nice lacing on the glass . smell smoke is the main aroma but it does not completely obscure the flavor of coffee from the roasted malts . as the beer approaches room temp the alcohol also presents itself . it is definitely a strong pungent aroma that you can smell from several feet away not unlike aecht schlenkerla rauchbier urbock . taste again the smoke leads the way particularly the first few sips . after that the smoke calms down and i begin to taste the malts with their chocolate earthiness and sweetness of the porter . in the aftertaste the beer has a bit too much astringent charcoal from the smoke and the malts . there is pretty much no hop presence and only a hint of alcohol as the beer warms which is fine . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is creamy and medium with a slightly prickly carbonation on the tongue . drinkability and notes easy drinking because of the interesting flavors that change as you drink . a quality smoke beer one of the best i have had but not without flaws i wish i could get this around here .,taste,0.7,1
carefully poured from the stubby . oz bottle into a duvel branded glass . the label says best by . appearance the appearance of this beer is absolutely perfect . with a very careful pour i have tried a number of times i easily get a full gorgeous head each time . it laces nicely around the glass and most of the head will remain for the duration of the beer supported by a never ending supply of carbonation from the bottom . the color is a golden pale yellow with visible cloudiness from the yeast . smell this is when you truly start to wonder if this is champagne . the smell is very crisp with a mild aroma of green apples and a little bit of alcohol in the background . the alcohol is not as noticeable as i would expect out of an . abv . taste the pale malt is what i notice first with the yeast gradually working its way in . the middle brings a mild taste of apples and some sweetness to the front . there is a subtle taste of the hops that is barely present . i do n t notice the alcohol until the end of the sip . mouthfeel this is one incredibly smooth beer . the bubbles dancing on your tongue allow you to feel the crisp carbonation while the combination of alcohol yeast pale malt and just a hint of hops is light and refreshing . drinkability since each sip is crisp with flavor and carbonation at the end of each sip my mouth is asking for another . it s tough to argue . i worked my way through very enjoyable bottles dissecting this one overall it is a very well put together beer . i took off a point for taste simply because i prefer a different type but i may revisit this later . it is tough to argue with someone who says this is a perfect example of a strong pale ale .,taste,0.8,1
a dark as a stout with a lovely looking tan head that reminds me of a chocolate malt . s right up front with chalky malts that easily bleed into signature cocoa and coffee scents . cocoa comes out more as it warms . slight touch of booze . t sweet chalky and deeply roasted malts dominate the palate . the flavor of toast chocolate coffee and sweet malts all come together for a perfect symphony of a beer . m creamy and smooth with just the right amount of carbonation if not a little high for the style . the sweetness and a little bitterness stick around the palate to wreck any other flavors that may come after make sure you have a good palate cleanser around . d if i did n t know better i could drink this as one of the only beers in my arsenal and a pretty darn good deal at that . just too big to be drinking all the time but worth drinking one a day keeps the doctor away look how much old raspy himself went through haha .,taste,1.0,1
i feel like something is awry here . i m getting the most stick sour aftertaste i ve ever experienced . its like a dry grapefruit almost gluey feeling bitterness that lingers far too long . perhaps its just the way this beer is designed but to me theres just too much bitterness for a belgian style beer . other than that the appearance is a nice golden hue great clarity . the nose is a bit weak i think but there is some hints of yeast clove and some pine . the taste as i ve said above is just entirely imbalanced . im not sure if this is a bad bottle or what but there are flavor notes in here that shouldnt be present . the mouthfeel is entirely too dry from what i can taste . there s a really dry sour coating on my tongue . i would say this isnt drinkable simply because my mouth is invaded by this odd sour aftertaste . i ll have to try this again in a few weeks to make sure i get a different batch .,taste,0.4,0
it pours a beautiful copper with a creamy white head that sticks around and leaves ok lacing . the aroma is of sweet candied orange pine and caramels . very rich sweet citrusy and inviting smells . too sweet . malt side lends a rich caramel sweetness against the citrus hops that tends to make this taste like orange cream or marmalade with resiny pine accents . ok but a bit out of balance . overall its creamy and strong with grapefruit rind and orange marmalade flavors that do n t meld well and leave a lingering bitter . its not the best double ipa .,taste,0.6,1
bottle poured into a tasting glass . thanks to kevin for sharing this one . a pours thick and pitch black as motor oil . some dark transparent bubbles popped up but otherwise a serious thickness to this one . s super rich . some molasses and boozy heat . some deep chocolate aspects coming through as well . t so rich and sweet . tons of caramel molasses and layers of dark chocolate with an underlying warmth . m slick and rich decadent . very sweet but decent abv integration . lower carbonation level but not bothersome . d this is a different monster but a good one . it would be a chore to tackle a bottle with only or people however . it is a tad over the top but sometimes that fits my mood and this was kind of a welcomed transition for the evening from sours . i would be curious what age did to this .,taste,0.9,1
presentation oz . bottle poured into standard pint glass with almost no head . amber ales tend to be unique and this one follows suit in that respect . first the head minimal to nothing which put the guard up . smells a little funky like someone cooking chicken and dumplings but definitely an odd smell . the taste provides the equillibrium the bottle brags about with a definite mild biscuit flavor with a nice malty sweetness . i do not detect too many hops here but probably enough just to balance it all out . worth a try if you are looking for something different or are into amber ales .,taste,0.8,1
a pale straw crystal clear not much head nor head retention . its whatever . s clove allspice yeasty sweet bananas hop funk on the back t sweet tempered by a good dose of bitterness . very complex and yeasty . so nice . m nice carbonation here pretty heavy . very refreshing medium bodied brew . o i love it . if i ve ever had a gripe with belgian beers its that they are unbalanced in terms of alcohol presence and maltiness . this very hoppy belgian style addresses that problem . balance is perfect imho and the high carbonation makes this feel like you re drinking something much more relaxed than an old world beer . sessionable .,taste,1.0,1
as with most krieks this beer has a vibrant red body with a pink head . the head on this beer disappeared much quicker than most krieks though . it has a slightly sour aroma but is dominated by a sweet cherry aroma that seems authentic . the cherry flavor is a bit different though . it seems almost artificial either because it actually is artificial or they just put too much cherry into it . the sourness is there in the background helping to cut the overwhelming cherry flavor . some residual sweetness is present as well . holding with the style guidelines is the light body and it gives a decent drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a nice ruby red color with a big thunderous head . the head dies down but let me tell you it left a solid sheet of lacing all the way down one side of the glass . s nice piney hops with an equal amount of citrus . this one is in your face with hops and lets you know exactly what to expect when it comes to taste . that being said there is a gentle malty quality to this brew as well . i noted hints of brown sugar sweetness and along with a hint of nutty toffee . t man i do n t understand the recent negative reviews . this is one superb beer . tons of hops assault your senses right from the start . lemon zest and pine sap rule here . they claim double the malt to go along with the hop overload and let me tell you i can taste it . a nice biscuity malty sweetness makes its presence known making this one enjoyable brew . m nice and thick . very filling . d i would session with this bad boy until i fell down and it would not take long for that to happen . overall my first moylan brew glad i have a few others in reserve . i will make no bones about it i am a hophead and this beer is able to peak all of my senses . the sheer amount of hops in this beer is soo over the top in a wonderful way . they used a great deal of malt to offset the hops while still allowing you to enjoy total sensory overload . i love this beer . would love to have another or bombers in reserve .,taste,1.0,1
as other reviewers have stated do not expect this to compare with the true abbey ales and you will not be disappointed . pours nice enough with a clear copper color and large head . a lot of sticky lacing is left on the glass . yeasy aroma with hints of spice . some earthiness as well . a bit one dimensional in the flavor with just the spice coming through . hides the abv very well . the body could be larger but is nicely carbonated . a good value for a middle of the road dubbel . just do not expect something great .,taste,0.6,1
bottle of the new cuvee de tomme by the lost abby . but the bottle looks different than the one pictured above . i am very excited about this beer but . im worried it has been oxidized or is lacking priming sugar or something . i poured this beer vigorously into my duvel tulip . the pour is a murky dark brown cola syrup color . there is little or no head on it i guess the alcohol is killing the head . looks like a flat glass of coca cola . ok not worried anymore . . taking my time with this beer . i digress . the aroma is amazing . strong sour cherry with honey oak and molasses . giving this beer some air appears to help . i almost wish i decanted it or something . flavors of very sour cherry wood as well but not very much . i really miss effervescence . sour flavors overwhelm but i sense this is a time issue . perhaps with several years of age this will become more balanced . my only hang up is the lack of effing carbonization . maybe this is all due to bottle variance . aging will only help . mouthfeel is my major issue with this because its just not there . i have never felt that mouthfeel could change a beer so much . some foam would really help break up the sour and the complex . aging may do to same thing and maybe that s the intent but if so how about you write that on the effing label . pretty drinkable all things considered that is if your into very sour liquid .,taste,0.9,1
another great czech beer purchased at pivni gallerie in prague . interesting label young boy with a massive cod piece pouring beer from a pitcher . beer pours straw yellow with a barely red head . head dissapeared down to nothing leaving little lacing . points off for the poor head . smell is mostly malty . flavor is fantastic . malts are subdued acting as an undercurrent to the fabulous hops . hops are spicy and bitter with some fruit flavors to balance it out . apple pear orange and grapefruit all mix together well . finish is clean and spicy . some small mineral flavors in the beer from the water . feels nicely on the mouth mostly carbonated but it s not biting like some czech lagers . great beer no doubt .,taste,0.9,1
a it looks like a slightly cloudy macro lager . pours up a large frothy head that dissipates quickly with no lacing . s very strong vinous oak and citrus nose . a slight smoky character . a light like a white wine that had been stored on it s cork . strongly buttery . t this tastes like wood . buttery wood . there is a white wine and citrus flavor . it hs a wierd sourness and a woody buttery aftertaste . it is pretty bad . i m not used to drinking wood . m carbonation stings the tongue but the buttery feel makes it quite smooth and viscous . it is moderately refreshing . d considering the taste not too bad in this category . i do n t like merry monks and i thought that aging it might refine it s taste and cultivate some character . the reality is that even the power of oak barrels ca n t save merry monks . this would go as well with foods as it goes without foods . dank is a good word to describe it . i do admit that it is strangely addictive . i wanted to have more wood flavor after consumption . i think i wo n t seek this out every again . even though this was a huge disappointment i hope that weyerbacher keeps with the oak aging decadence since it makes for interesting flavors .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.7,1
poured into smokestack chalice . appearance a nice hazy golden brown color . explodes with a huge rocky head with a medium pour . excellent retention and leaves nice lacing . nose every thing seems fairly subtle . but there is a nice hop presence up front sort of grassy . some candied malts maybe fruity esters also peeks through in the nose . taste this beer might be one of the most complex i ve tasted so far . granted this is my first foree into belgian ales . there is very subtle grassy hay flavor . but most of the taste is buried in estery brettonomyces . fruits are delicious . theres even a slight sharp cheeseiness . truly complex almost too so for my palate at this stage . mouth nice light smooth mouthfeel nice carbonation . leaves the mouth with a hint of thickness . drink this beer is almost too complex for one to have multiples . though abv is n t very high . i like this beer . it s a special occasionier .,taste,1.0,1
pours black with no head and very little carbonation with a thin ring of lacing . scent of chocolate oak bourbon and some roasted malts . i really like this scent it has a very strong oak and bourbon presence with the malts giving it a strong backbone . taste on the other hand lacks behind the wonderful scent . starts watery with some sweet sugars oak and coffee . roasted malts come in and last through the finish with some raisins . i do n t care for the finish on this one it leaves a sweet and sour taste in the back of the mouth . mouthfeel is thin and slick feels like watered down maple syrup . this beer had a lot going for it initially a nice appearance and great aroma . at first i was pleased with the taste but the finish and lingering flavors almost ruined the beer for me .,taste,0.6,1
ah coors . pours a honey color with a nice head and lace . the look is the best part of this beer . smell is of light skunk.mouthfeel is watery and flat . taste is light with a hint of spice . the beer was not awful but i would not go out of my way to buy this beer .,taste,0.6,1
i approached this choice with a bit of trepidation as founders red rye is right at the top of my list as far as accesible beers go and barrel aging is a mixed bag in my opinion . the appearance and smell were great but once again a bourbon barrel adds a sweetness that i just do n t care for . it did make an already creamy delight even more creamy but the sweetness was just a bit too strong for me . i love me a red rye so i ca n t score this too low but i ll stick with the original . fun to have at the brewery though .,taste,0.6,1
served in a pint glass . light brown with a eighth inch creamy head . lighter than i expected it to be . smells faintly of malts caramel and some toffee . perhaps a bit subdued though . utterly delicious . i was anxious to try this beer as i really enjoyed surly s mild when i toured that brewery . as good as mild was this beer blows it out of the water . creamy caramel toffee sweet malts . this beer is most aptly named it is incredibly smooth . mouthfeel is excellent as i said very smooth and refreshing . i would have loved to drink this all night but being my first time at this brewpub i felt i had to do a little sampling . i will definitely be back for more of this one though . if you like english dark milds you have to try this one .,taste,1.0,1
picked one out and saved it for st. patty s day . i have loved every lakefront beer i ve tried until this uh concoction . black tan head strong looking stout type brew . aroma is strong smokey not welcoming at all . taste is super smokey strong a shit ton of peated malt . burnt and acidicly harsh actually hard to swallow . something painfully amiss going on here . feel is nice and creamy full but the taste is so harsh i actually could not finish this beer . this was a nasty overpowering smokey harsh beer that i would not get near again .,taste,0.3,0
you ve got to be in the mood for it but if you are this is one grand beer experience . pours a dark dark black with a thick leathery head . as you may imagine the taste is pure chocolate . heck you could probably use this for a modified root beer float . some coffee notes maybe a hint of dark fruit but there s sweet chocolate roast chocolate and bitter chocolate mixed in here . delicious but despite what you may expect it s not that drinkable surprising i know . but a beer this chocolate flavored exhausts you after a while .,taste,0.9,1
cloudy brown with sienna hues and tan velvety smooth head with fantastic retention . spicy yeast and chocolate aroma . very spicy rye and chocolate notes and fruity yeast esters with earthy tones . creamy smooth but ending in a sharp bite . mouthfeel is great initially but the bite is distracting . good clear flavors meld well and are thoroughly enjoyable not to mention it is a beautiful looking beer .,taste,0.9,1
. liter bottle . i just discovered my favorite thing about russia you can buy beer and liquor at streetside kiosks some of which are open hours the local stuff is rarely more than a dollar and you can pretty much drink from the bottle while walking . of course the problem is that you usually get what you pay for . this a st. peterburg brand its actually a bit darker than the usual pale lager kind of whisky color . walking with the open bottle kicked up enough foam to run over the top . taste is pretty malty and nicely balanced by bitterness . but this seems to have some bottling or production problems because it had that gross wet salty peanut smell of contamination . too bad because this had some potential .,taste,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 .,taste,0.9,1
purchased at the brewery in brussels belgium . sampled that night at my youth hostel . websites differ as many say that the lou pepe gueuze is a blend of two different two year old lambics while an equal amount of others say that it is a blend of two different three year old lambics . regardless since no young lambic was added to the blend refermentation was started by the addition of sweet liquor . peach . the aroma was soft and musty possessing scents of apple and lemon along with the usual gueuze like qualities . i found this to be very mellow not like i was expecting . since it was older i was expecting it to be much more harsh dry and sour than the other gueuzes that are blended with young lambic . just the opposite really . do n t get me wrong this was dry as hell but its sourness was subdued quite a bit and it was n t harsh at all . it was very pleasant to drink having mainly apple and lemon in the backround and notes of candy and mixed berry yogurt .,taste,1.0,1
pale and cloudy with a thin wispy white head . smelled a fair bit like the perry i had a couple of months ago obviously fruity and a little corny . i ca n t really describe it any better than that . i think hallertau was one of the hop varieties . while the early signs were acceptable the taste was definitely not . watery and limp a total lack of body and just plain boring . what is the point of putting honey in a beer if you ca n t taste the stuff . i know i often complain about australian microbreweries obsession with dull pale ales but these flavourless wheat beers are even worse . when the barossa valley brewer came on beer advocate to promote the new brewery i was suspicious that this was a cynical attempt to jump on the microbrewing bandwagon by providing a beer that is so completely devoid of flavour that anybody can drink it . it seems that my suspicions were well founded . i hope that newbies into craft beer do n t drink this crap and think it is indicative of the beer quality that is available elsewhere . in that case it might be sending the craft brewing movement backwards . note if the brewery does release a new and exciting style in the future i will be happy to take back these comments .,taste,0.3,0
appearance pours a nice copper orange with a solid head that leaves a nice lace throughout the experience . nose the hop aroma is very pleasant and impressively potent with all the alcohol present in the nose . i love the and honestly expected the hops in this one to be vastly overshadowed by the abv here . the fact that there is a hop aroma in there is impressive . taste here s the alcohol . not too much bite though . it s malty too . sweet . and cloyingly so . it does manage to present some hoppy bitterness however and again i am impressed by that . it s a pretty decent balance considering how extreme the ingredients are . mouthfeel thick and heavy . you can really feel this one . drinkability shocking for something with the abv of grocery store liquor but this is a fairly drinkable beer . i had to pace myself drinking it . and that s a problem at . note i also had a year aged bottle at the new dfh aleshouse in maryland . the aging significantly decreased the hop aroma and bite of the alcohol . it made it a more balanced and even more drinkable beer . aging could do wonderful things but at the expense of the hops .,taste,0.8,1
i poured this into a pint glass expecting the average trend of incredible beers from rogue but this honestly poured and looked like any generic macro . i guess i did n t know what to expect from a malt liquor but it sure did n t look very good . big white foamy head with a see through bright yellow body . smell was n t very impressive . nothing stood out as it pretty much just smelled like average macro beer . the taste was n t any better . i ll give it extra points for mouthfeel and drinkability though as it felt like a decent beer and it was really easy to drink . this is the only rogue brew i can think of that i d suggest is better to get drunk off of than to enjoy .,taste,0.4,0
vintage best by poured into snifter pours dark brown with a thin head that descends to a vanishing swirl and a bubbly rings that leaves legs . the smell is of figs plums nuts slight alcohol bitter chocolate and earthy tones . the taste is of figs dates raisins prunes and some bittersweet chocolate . alcohol shows but not too boozy or sharp . a vinuous character grows as it progresses balanced by some caramel . finishes with a long dryness . it has very low carbonation . it s on the syrupy side . it could use a bigger creamier body imo . it shows off the somewhat boozy dark fruitiness well with characteristics of red wine . an interesting sipper with quite a bit of complexity .,taste,0.9,1
the bottle calls this beer an imperial black ale . the antithesis to unearthy . a this beer pours a pitch black . with a light tan head the color of cardboard . but upon further inspection i noticed that the black is n t really deep some light will shine through when held to the lamp . and rising bubbles can be seen . s the smell really confuses the senses . i expect to smell hits of malts and sweetness mixing with light hops . instead the beer smells of piney hops with faint hints of chocolate malt . t iniquity has an exceptionally interesting flavor . in your normal double ipa the hops do fight the malts but in the end the hops win the bottle and destroy the malt flavor . in this beer the taste starts with the usual hops but then the malt begins to take over . suddenly your mouth is hit with flavors of chocolate and roasted malts slightly sweet yet dry . simply delicious . m the mouth is good also leaves the palate dry . the beer is full bodied and thick but again you expect the tastes of a stout but you instead get the light carbonation feel of an ipa . d at abv this beer is highly drinkable i really love this beer . i would n t call it extreme but it s really fun to drink .,taste,1.0,1
well the concept pretty much sells itself does n t it . ancient inspired beer with barley grapes honey and saffron . wow . it sounds mouth watering without even popping one open . looks interesting . colored almost like the honey it s made with . head bubbled up quickly and settled down quickly . smell are you kidding me . this smells like a candy store . grapes honey and more honey . like others i am not entirely sure what saffron smells like so i had a hard time picking that up . taste wow is that ever sweet . i do n t think i ve had a beer anywhere near this sweet . i like it but i wish it had more of a backbone . i wonder what this would taste like with just the right addition of bitter hops jousting with the sweetness a bit . that would not be true to the reconstructed recipe however so oh well . mouthfeel sticky . drinkability again are you kidding me . . this is going down way too easily for though i am noticing a little warming in the finish . still all too easy to drink quickly especially if you have a weakness for sweets . if i did n t know this was i could see myself tossing back at least of these in short order without realizing the extent of the problem i d soon have .,taste,0.7,1
got this one on a whim . oz bottle . a sweet medium honey color with a small white head that quickly fades to a lace atop the glass . good . s nice blend of bitter hops and sweet malts . some citrus and grapefruit blended in . good . t earthy bitter hops upfront with a hint of sweet matly blend on the backend . some bready citrus grapefruit . decent . m medium body leaving some good flavors on the palate . very good . d goes down so easy . a hint of hop makes this a little difficult but not too bad at all . very good . all in all this one was a good surprise . this one is not bad at all . not amazing but still a solid brew . not worth hunting but definitely try if you have access .,taste,0.7,1
chilled bomber into a glass . no freshness date . purchased from k l in redwood city which usually has good turnover and mad respekk for ipas so i think this should be pretty fresh . a pours a murky amber that glows with a diffuse burnt orange when held to the light . i admire clarity in dipas this does n t have it . blame the scoring weight for the damage this will do to the beer s overall rating . head retention is excellent just like the islander with great lacing down the sides . s citrus forward . lemons grapefruit orange peel . no obvious malt aroma . arbitrator likes . t this has that enamel peeling fresh citric acid presence that i really love . while i could n t detect any malt in the nose there s a candied grapefruit flavor here that carries a slight burn to it . i love this flavor in dipas this is no exception . there s a sugar cookie sweetness that balances out the orange and lemon flavors . really damn tasty . m the mouthfeel is a little heavy for me . it s less dry than the islander with a lingering sweetness that counteracts any residual bitterness . d this beer is delicious . at . a bomber it is a little pricier than pliny the elder but i like it enough that i might devote some of my pliny dollars to this once in a while . put on freshness dates and once in a while may be upgraded .,taste,1.0,1
well the dark dunkel lager is on draft at the victory brewpub . i love these guys ron bill because they are always teaking and seeking their idea of the perfect expectation of the beer they have and or are brewing . this year s very version has a rich dark mahogany hue with a small off white head . there is slight almost indistinquishable aroma . but the roasted malt taste is noticable not smokey or peat flavor . the medium carbination provides a smooth mouthful . the hops are in the background but there is a delicate delicious but not overwhelming malt finish . a classic session brew . hope you all have an opportunity to try it .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to both gnemesis and pellinore for hooking this one up . a cracked the oz bottle and poured into a unibroue tulip . poured a shiny black with a generous frothy head that hung around . s oaty and molassesy . touch of nutty roast . too earthy nothing really great about it . t oh yum . chocolate is well rounded and perfect . this is one of the best beers i ve ever tasted . i really love and oatmeal imperial stout . it is the perfect marriage of flavor and body . nice balanced bitterness . subtle roastedness on the chocolate . m the oats really fill the beer out . nice carbonation . cooling with a soft tingle . alc is crazy well hidden . d and the winner is mystery beer . surprise highlight of the shorts line for me . recently got ahold of a bunch of shorts beers and have been loving tasting each but this is in a class of it s own . this beer is a chocolate shake . dangerously drinkable . really really glad that i have a few of these . . .,taste,1.0,1
had this a while ago so i d like to try it again . but from my first tasting . this poured a clear ruby with no head . at first it smelled like chlorine then it smelled like cooking vanilla and hops . it tasted like maple syrup and hops with descent bitterness and some alcohol warming . the aftertaste did n t linger too long and drinkability is reasonably good . the texture was syrupy thick with no carbonation . overall this was another unique dogfish head offering that s pretty good .,taste,0.7,1
i was n t at all impressed with this beer . it looked very promising poured thick and black . it smelled fairly decent as well chocolaty as the label promises . the taste was a disappointment to me . there was no chocolate taste and little malt . it was very watery and not at all satisfying . i gave it a good drinkability because its easy to throw back but neither i or my roommate finished our glasses . it s just not worth the space in my stomach .,taste,0.4,0
big thanks to my best buddy brian for this one . i ve heard about this beer for awhile now but up until recently it was unattainable . but as the fates have it one was now in my possesion and it was going to be consumed . i decided to go with the raspberry syrup since thats how it s served in germany but i reserved about to sample w o the syrup . so first my thoughts on the beer w o syrup . i could n t detect a strong aroma of anything really but there was a tart lemony citrus aroma floating about . appearance was very pale in color . mouthfeels was light . the flavor profile is was really made me notice . it was like a mini gueze . . and we are talking very miniscule mini because it was tart and acidic but not over the top . so i poured the syrup into my chimay goblet and then the brew and it became this immediate pinkish liquid with an even lighter pink head . aroma was raspberries and . that s about it . mouthfeel was still fairly light and suprisingly not real syrupy . flavor profile switched from tart to incredibly sweet basically burying any resemblence of a beer in the syrup . overall i thought it was enjoyable my wife even took a sip and said not bad and she hates beer but not my style . i m glad i tried it i doubt i will ever buy something like this unless i m in germany and this is what they ve got.,taste,0.8,1
pours a bright rusty color with golden hues very similar to a sunset . a wee bit hazy with a lovely poofy off white head and some lacing around the glass . this is a very pretty beer . smells quite sweet apricot apple juice and lavender come to mind . the grassy hops smell does n t overpower the sweetness but rather evens it out . there s also a bit of a citrus zing to finish up one good sniff . taste is . not what i expected . it s a bit less sweet than the nose is though the apple juice is still coming through . not nearly as bitter as i anticipated . after the burst of sweetness is a light grassy hops taste a bit of bready malt backbone and that s it . it just kind of falls flat . nothing to round it off and really grab you . still it s not at all unpleasant tasting . mouthfeel is a bit too thin for my tastes but it s very slick and has enough of a sudsy feel to it . kinda filmy . overall not a bad beer at all . i d prefer some more oomph in the flavor department and a bit of a thicker chewier bite to it but at and on a hot day especially . a very good choice .,taste,0.6,1
some awesome cascading action from the nitro can . dark body creamy head that goes nowhere all the way down the glass . love this look . could smell some good roast coffee as soon as i opened the can . indeed smells like espresso and steamed milk . at this strength the aroma is very nice . with many under beers you ca n t smell much but not this one . a little more flavor depth than you find in a guinness draught but not by too much . while i think appearance and aroma are superior here i think the taste is pretty much the same a basic easy drinking dry stout with malted milk ball overtones . this may be a bit more dry than gd so i ll go ahead and say it s a better beer and give it a slightly above average rating for taste . feel is your standard nitro goes down free and clear limp and easy on the palate . at with a thin creamy feel dry with some decent flavor you d have to call this a consummate session beer . great for when you want a stout but do n t feel like cracking open something big . there is certainly a place for beers like this in my drinking repertoire and i rate it accordingly .,taste,0.7,1
. oz bottle poured into a nonic . pours opaque black with two fingers of brown head that remains for a couple minutes leaving light lacings . aroma is sweet and roasted with chocolate and caramel notes alongside a tinge of alcohol and a base of coffee . somewhat simple profile but nicely proportioned . taste is roasted with the same notes as above and a more pronounced coffee character . burnt coffee is the most prevalent flavor until the finish in which chocolate and cream take over . aftertaste is of light coffee and roasted malt . nicely porportioned . mouthfeel is full bodied with a smooth and heavy texture and a smooth finish . no alcoholic tinge here well masked . drinkability is good . this is a full bodied and full flavored brew with all the flavors present to make a great stout . the profile is great but the coffee seems to dominate a bit too much leaving the roasted malt and chocolate in the background . regardless a solidly crafted stout . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle to a glass . poured a dark brown with a small head . no real lacing . smelt of roasted chocolate and coffee . was a crisp unsweet chocolate flavor with a roasty bitter finish . mouthfeel was not bad smooth and ended very dry leaving you wanting more . could drink a few of these but not too many .,taste,0.6,1
cool another can review . a pours a cloudy yellow hue with a half inch of head that turns to a light ring . slight lacing . s smells mostly of light yeasts and a bit of wheat . t kind of weak really i get the wheat taste for sure but the hop profile and yeast is very thin . in fact without any orange banana or spicy clove the hefeweizen beer is really just average bmc . m best part of this beer . very light and smooth . overall not something i would seek out again but i could see the market for this . low abv light to no flavors and very drinkable . keystone anyone .,taste,0.6,1
cask . arborfest . expressive aroma of apricot and tangerine . bright beautiful and delicate . lighter malt notes hide behind the hops . pours hazy orange . flavor is heavy on the malted barley and toasted bread notes . bread crust and dough with apricots on the finish . creamy with good carbonation . decent bitter finish . out of the can it s a fantastic summer session . crisp vibrant and tasty as hell .,taste,0.7,1
big thanks to matt mtunnell for this one . i ve been looking for this one for a while . poured from a oz . can into a sam adams perfect pint . a gentle pour yields a foamy white finger head with decent retention . beer is a clear yellow with a slight orange tint . lacing is very spotty with decent cling . s big malt presence with a hint of lemon and wheat in the background . simple but surprisingly aromatic . t very one dimensional . hop bitterness is missing entirely . lemon and wheat opening and lasting to the middle and end . adjunct ish corn rice with a big bold spicy finish . no aftertaste . m light bodied carbonated and lively and watery in the mouth . accented finish with no aftertaste . d the perfect summer session beer . incredibly refreshing but gives you almost nothing to think about when drinking it . goes down easy as hell though . i ll be needing more of this as the football season kicks into gear .,taste,0.6,1
as far as low carb beers go this one is better . much better than michelob ultra in fact . now there is nothing for taste though but it is missing the artifical tastes i find in other low carb light beers . it tastes like it looks . a few ounces of beer added to about ounces of water . it really does taste like a slightly alocholic seltzer water . past that it is pretty drinkable meaning you can drink many of these . if you are an avid drinker you could easily pound a pack without thinking twice . i find this beer to be great for woman drinkers because well they stole most of my pack that i had bought and well i did n t complain .,taste,0.4,0
a extremely fizzy bubbles stick to the glass . red cloudy not much head no retention or lacing . s very tart and bitter hops do n t smell to great caramel malt . t really weird tart bitter flavor way too bitter and tart . ulgh this is terrible . the caramel in the malt tastes ok but the other flavors overpower it with bad . m way too fizzy . hard to measure since i can barely bear to have it in my mouth . a bit oily . slightly astringent . d undrinkable .,taste,0.2,0
oz brown bottle into a shaker pint . a black body with plenty of clear brown highlights nice two finger head of very creamy tan foam . great retention and solid lacing . great looking porter . s heavy on the roasted malts at first almost to the point of being acrid . some vanilla toffee and chocolate sweetness come out as it warms though . pretty complex and enjoyable . t starts out with lots of chocolate caramel and roast gets sweeter and creamier on the backside and finally finishes with a bitter finish that tastes of hops citrus actually burnt malt and tobacco . amazing . m a touch on the thin side but with nice carbonation . d the rich flavors and bitter aftertaste work great together and make this one a joy to drink . notes i m still stunned at how amazing this beer was . it did everything i could have asked from an american porter and more and it did it all in a . package . the most stunning thing about this beer was how it combined balance and complexity the sweetness of the malts gets offset to perfection by the fresh tasting hops and deep roasty tobacco y goodness of char . i so wish i could get this in ct as it would be my go to value dark beer year round . now i just need to get my hands on the ramped up anniversary versions of this amazing beer . iso . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
i saved my only bottle of this for thanksgiving . poured dark brown with absolutely no carbonation . smells and tastes very nice . perfect thanksgiving flavors yams spices maple syrup . really creative idea . unfortunately the near total absence of carbonation makes this practically undrinkable . it s like a syrupy yam juice . very disappointing to spend on this especially since i seem to recall reading that the brewer has acknowledged the carbonation problem . the price should be drastically cut . could n t even finish a glass of this so we used the remainder in our turkey gravy a task for which this beer is much better suited . the gravy turned out great . highly recommend using this beer for cooking .,taste,0.8,1
was fortunate enough to find this fine fine beer on draft at our local multi tap facility in town . third coast old ale is a nice murky brown to amber colored liquid . it has a small tannish head decent bubble activity and pretty impressive lacing . the smell was nice . roasted malt with a bit of a hop pull . as the beer warmed dark fruits raisin plum and cherry were all present . the taste is fantastic . . it was malty with a lot of hoppiness . great full taste . alcohol content is also notable but not overwhelming . the presence of fruit plums and cherries was also there . very balanced and complex flavors . in the mouth b.t.c.o.a.was bitter full and potent . impressive again . overall i would have to say that the potency of this old ale makes it a sipper . one or two a night would certainly be enough . that being said this is a great beer . it is tasty bold and smooth all at the same time . to drink one of these is to appreciate what beer is all about .,taste,1.0,1
it poured with a deep slightly tan four finger head . it was dark brown with a high amount of carbonation visibly moving up the edge of the glass . clove banana yeast . all together it was a great mild scent of fresh banana nut loaf . it had a slightly malty taste . alcohol came through most of the flavor . it was medium bodied with a lite slightly hoppy finish . it is very good . i think it might be too strong to be a session beer but the other characteristics make it close .,taste,0.6,1
had this on tap in hattiesburg ms . pours a clean gold with a small head that does n t stay for long . the smell is n t anything outstanding mostly of malts . the taste is of a pretty balanced pilsner mostly malty but with a good balance of hops . think pilsner urquel with a bit more defined flavor . the name imperial is a bit misleading in this brew as the taste is not that strong or unique however this is not a bad brew at all .,taste,0.8,1
i got a couple boxes of the winter mix and i was so skeptical about trying the lambic because the bros. gave it a pretty bad go . despite it not actually being a lambic i found it was an enjoyable fruity wheat brew . appearance picture a clean filtered wheat beer with a shade of light red instead of a tan . poured a thin one finger head . smell it smells like a wheat beer with what i find to smell like a smirnoff triple black . taste i found the taste to be rather impressive compared to its low rating on here . its not something i want to taste every time i grab a beer but for beers in a pack during christmas its nice . it tastes very much like a wheat beer with just a small puckering bit of cranberry . mouthfeel i enjoy its effect . its a beer with a small kick to your tongue from the cranberry . drinkability this is n t really a beer but i wish my friends would drink this instead of their smirnoff triple blacks . i honestly associate this with sugary malt beverages but this has to be the best one i have had . i say do n t fear it and its not as bad as it s made out to be its not a lambic its a wheat cranberry cocktail . enjoy,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle i got at the iga in st. hippolyte . poured into a chalice my only good beer glass here in the studio apartment i am in . a poured a golden yellow typical pilsner color . has amazing carbonation activity that does n t let down even after about mins after the pour . poured a big white foamy head the receeds to a nice top cap that produces some nice soapy lacing notes . s smell is floral hops and thin malt notes . maybe a touch of clove going on in there but nothing too much more . t taste is that of your average pilsner . nothing too impressive or dynamic . floral hops are the major player here with yet again thin malt . nothing too great . m mouthfeel is a light bodied brew that has high carbonation that really gives this beer a great refreshing quality . very little aftertaste . d good session beer . this is the macro style of unibroue . goes down easy and clean . gives you what you need on a hot summer day but still has some flavor . i d drink it and currently am .,taste,0.6,1
i had this from the clear bottle . a looks like the typical macro straw color with no little to no head and no lacing . s a sweet corn type smell . not much of a smell really t hits your mouth without much fanfare . but when it hits the back of your mouth the corn malt liquor taste makes a strong statement . a sweet metallic taste hits your tongue and leaves an unpleasant filmy sweet taste lingering . m medium to light mouthfeel d i guess you could drink a few of these if you love malt liquor . the taste and filmy aftertaste would prevent this from being a very satisfying session beer . the more i drink this the more it reminds me of a low alcohol malt liquor . avoid this beer .,taste,0.3,0
pours from the tap into a goblet a dark cloudy brown it has a dense thick head that evaporates quickly and leaves an attractive skim on the top of the beer . the aroma is strong with honey clove cinnamon . there is a slight dark fruitiness cherry plumb . the taste is very in your face with both spice and alcohol . it is a very strong array of spices nutmeg cardamom clove cinnamon honey . the fruitiness remains in the taste elements of the orange as well as berry or lighter sweeter fruit apple pear . come through . there is some bitterness and a toasty malt taste . overall it is well blended but intense set of tastes . it has elements of a bock beer traditional warmer and strong spiced ale . compared to other warmers which attempt to hint around at the spice . this puts that element right up front . it is tingly and bubbly in the mouth and down the throat . this would normally lead to higher drinkability . but the lingering strong alcohol presence seems to make the mouth feel a bit more astringent . and that makes it only moderately drinkable . it was unique for,taste,0.9,1
was expecting a higher abv brew out of lambics but i guess i had the wrong interpretation of the style . poured a hazy hefe looking color with all cream head and laced the sniffer very nicely but for me it all went downhill after that . the smell was very nice and peach but the taste was tart and hard to drink . i got a sick quesy feeling after finishing off a bomber not a good feeling either . my stomach was churning like hell as was my gag reflex . the mouthfeel is quite heavy however i m assuming because of the fruit additives but because of its tartness and wear on my stomach i do n t think i ll be revisting the fruit lambics for awhile . i considered this more peach champange than beer and i didnt even feel a buzz for what its worth,taste,0.4,0
oz can poured into tulip pint glass canned on january th . thanks to jesse for this one . a pours an almost crystal clear amber copper with three fingers of frothy foamy white head good retention and great lacing . s lots of citrus hops a bit of must and a solid backbone of caramel malts . it s hard not to devalue this after my experiences with the beer s other categories but since this was an unbiased reviewing of smell i ll leave it . t despite the excitement the smell had built up to this point my mouth is greeted by a light bitterness and a long lingering metallic finish . just a flash of malty sweetness before that finish kicks in but only if you re looking for it . something about the taste of this reminds me of the sickening flavor of poppy tea if you ve ever had it you almost certainly know how disgusting it is . m thin bodied with light carbonation and not much texture at all . thin is the best word to describe this and it does n t leave much impression beyond that . d well it goes down easily but i do n t know that i am too interested in having it again . this glass may be finished slowly .,taste,0.3,0
this is an odd beer to review . i must say this was my first stint into the strong realm of barleywine and i was impressed in some areas and not so much in others . the appearance was pretty good brown amber very little off white head but i was n t impressed by the smell at all . it had too much of an alcohol sniff to encourage me . but i must say i got a lot better taste than i was expecting based on the smell . malty with a nice mix of butter caramel and hops to complement . again better mouthfeel than i would have expected . sometimes with a stiff drink you do n t want to hold it in your mouth long because of the strong alcohol taste but the alcohol was n t too overpowering and i was able to hold this brew in to enjoy all the flavors . warms the belly quite a bit . good brew but i do n t think i d look for this anytime other than on a snowy winter day .,taste,0.9,1
pours a five fingered cream head that fades slowly leaving a good lace . clear amber color . strong hoppy floral nose . medium carbonation and medium bodied . starts with some sweetness the hops kick in and finishes hoppy with a bitter after taste . not as intense as some ipas . . for a oz bottle from tulley s beer wine wells me .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.3,0
the best pour you could hope from the style . bad dream hazy orange with a huge head that sticks and sticks . big wheatmalt spice corrainder white pepper and cloves mixed with a belgian y yeast and lemon peel . nice complex . hmm . strange taste . sting like lots of alcohol right up front with a burnt kind of mix of all the spices . no juiciness or sweetness in the back like great examples of the style just spicy and harsh . kind of like a very nice cracker . does n t taste bad just different . harsh . nice to try though .,taste,0.6,1
pours a medium brown very cloudy not much head . little to no lacing . smells like bran and sugar . maybe some fig . booze . dark cherries fig a little brown sugar and bran flavor . incredibly malty little to no sense of hops . booze . nice feeling in the mouth low carbonation kind of creamy . warm going down . kind of heavy but still pretty good in terms of the beer itself . could only handle one or two though . this is something else the scent almost immediately reminded me of raisin bran . really a beer that you need to try even just once . upon revision i realized what it reminds me of malta i tried it with tequila once and this tastes pretty damn close,taste,0.9,1
holy mackerel devil dancer smells like ass . it smells like sweaty sex . it smells rancid . it smells like a fresh forest . it smells like my face shoved in dirt with earthworms . it smells like weed . it smells like chopped garlic and salty onion . it smells d a n k . it smells like a clearing in the woods and someone s chopping wood . he s a lumberjack . no wait he s a farmer . no wait it s a half naked maiden and she s using a lawnmower to cut grass and oh my look at those ti . no wait citrus . wait . caramel . it s dry hopped by different hop varietals and it s alcohol by volume . it smells it smells it smells . seriously . i bet i could smell devil dancer pick my boogers set them aside for a day then smell them and i d smell hops . as for the taste of this beauty it s more mediocre . a bit overwhelmingly dry hopped and almost sickly sweet in the middle it has an alcoholic finish that is barely covered up by what seems to be some candy sugar . a bit rough on the back to be honest . it pours a decent looking caramel rosy haze but i m not overly impressed by the head or the lacing in much the same way that i m not overly impressed by any other aspect of the beer . as a triple ipa it really hits the caramel sugar malt notes and then twangs a bit on the hop taste . but my god it smells . for that reason alone this beer gets high marks . buy one to smell it . it smells it smells it smells .,taste,0.7,1
more like hops confusion . where are the hops . i smell em but i ca n t taste em . not much body not much bitterness . the floral hop aroma is there but its fleeting . hardly any mouthfeel and the head while initially valiant quickly fades . help . quick . someone pour me a hop devil .,taste,0.4,0
this beer was accidentally frozen . not knowing it was frozen i popped the cork to find icy bits . i have since let it thaw and as a result not much in the way of carbonation . poured from oz . bottle into a pilsner glass . vintage dated bottle . appearance absolutely black with no red hues anywhere . i would assume under normal circumstances there would be some head but now its a creamy oil slick over the top . smell a bit boozy chocolate and coffee and cream greet the nose first then more chocolate and black patent . taste just like the smell alcohol upfront then the coffee then the cream . this is a nice stout but in a way one dimensional . i wonder if the lack of carbonation is contributing to this . mouthfeel full bodied to be certain . a bit sticky on the lips and warming with alcohol . drinkability not so high on the drinkability of this one . the alcohol stated as on my bottle and as stated here on ba is not something you can chug back on a regular basis .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle vintage poured into my delirium snifter fred ftw is a clear pale orange with a small off white head that leaves zero lace . i like the pale color even though it murks up some on the second pour in spite of leaving most of the sediment in the bottle . smell is sweet golden raisins and very okay some clean alcohol vapors as well . taste is similar sherry like and oaky to the max . whoa more so then i recall from previous vintages although i ve never really scrutinized them as much as this bottle more of a pure bliss type of experience were analytics were n t appropriate . i see the label states new oak barrels i wonder if that is n t always the case . still damn good exhibiting some of that spicy rye characteristic i love from virgin fred i think it really works well with the intensity of the oak here . world class for sure . mouthfeel is smooth tannic and sticky medium bodied . drinkability is pretty good an fantastic american strong ale like no other . not one to drink quickly but one i would order on a regular basis if it was available around town like some of the other hotds are .,taste,1.0,1
i have high hopes going in at a sixer although i guess i ve paid more at a bar for worse beers . poured out of a bottle there is minimum tan colored head that disappears quickley and leaves a little lacing around the glace . the color is jet black . there is a smell of alcohol and dark chocolate and maybe raisons . the taste is of espresso and chocolate . there is a bitterness consistant with espresso . the taste of alcohol is also very present yet is pretty drinkable with the high levels of alcohol . the mouthfeel of this beer is the only subpar aspect of this beer . it feels like watery hershey s syrup with little carbonation . overall a pretty solid beer although i dont think that i will buy it very often because of the price but i am not disappointed in my purchase .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed bottle bottle conditioned a copper in color and transparent . the head is tan in color and has the texture of whipped cream . carbonation is visible lacing its way from bottom to top . s aroma is somewhat reserved . toast and toffee are its major characteristics . t honey caramel toast and spicy ethanol combine wonderfuly . m creamy and full bodied . exactly what one would expect from this style of ale . d a wonderful brew that has a nice kick . great big version of a brown ale .,taste,0.9,1
poured into an ornate kasteel goblet . . a lightly hazed yellow orange color . about a half finger of frothy white head that falls quickly . . s clove and bubblegum are the strongest flavors . grassy and floral with hay . somewhat earthy yeasty and some peachy fruitiness . . t bready and yeasty . boozier than i d like . earthy with hay and grass . peppery spiciness with much less clove than in the nose . cracker malts . not really that good . . m medium body . good spritzy carbonation . reasonably creamy . not bad here . . d i must say that i m not a big fan of this and probably kasteel in general . this is the second of their beers that i ve had tonight and both have been pretty underwhelming . this was a pricey brew especially given the price tag .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a blue star brewery pint glass . appearance very dark look to it . the center color is comparable to an russian imperial stout . on the edges of the glass you can see the red which surrounds it . so the color is an extremely dark red . the head was extremely minimal with most of it dissipating . one can see the slight carbonation rise to the head . smell the smells are of a roast like caramel quality with a background of coffee . taste initially when it hits i taste straight delicious coffee . the coffee does have a slight sweet taste to it which is n t bad but just unexpected . during the drink one can taste a slight chocolate taste which then comes around again to a nice coffee aftertaste . that coffee aftertaste leaves that nice bitter taste to my mouth that reminds me that this drink is delicious . mouthfeel the mouthful is smooth . i was expecting something more heavy but one can not argue with a smooth stout . the carbonation is present in the mouthful but only to a mild extent which does not hurt this drink at all . overall i would like my stouts to have more depth to them but this does bring flavor to the table . i would easily buy this drink again but mostly because it s the darkest drink around my town that could be bought late into the night . i would pick this easily over a guinness draught but it s still no wow . one could easily avoid this drink but if they are simply going to a supermarket to get a drink then this it s a decent dark choice .,taste,0.8,1
i first want to start off by saying that this is one of my favorite beers right now . so my review is going to be pretty biased it poured out like black coffee into my snifter with a one finger tan head . there were thick tan rings left after each sip and they did n t go away . smells of hops and more hops malts and minimal citrus fruits . tastes exactly how it smells and leaves you with a hoppy aftertaste . let it warm a little and you ll really taste the malt . . mouthfeel is wet and refreshing i actually wanted to gargle with this beer . carbonation is a little on the heavy side making it a bit difficult to drink glass after glass .,taste,1.0,1
appearance nice lacing good head golden comeplexion smell sublte meadows but low aromas taste balanced not overly sweet good use of honey nice herbal flavors . not overdone mouthfeel light medium bodied drinkability not as horrible as expected . a nice light ale certainly a market for this . but this is not my cup of tea . nice to try,taste,0.8,1
tiny bottle into a tasting glass . thanks to knifestyles for sharing . a clear radiant red brown body still but that s to be expected . s cherry honey and intensely acrid metallic notes . pennies sourness and alcohol . interesting but rather unpleasant . t sharply fruity cherry up front with sweet honey filling out the middle and a long sweet finish . simple sweet and tasty . thankfully the metallic notes do n t show up . m smooth flat sticky . appropriate . o i was told that this one was abv and i ll believe it since it s from kuhnhenn . i never would have guessed though based on the beverage itself . yeah it had distinct boozy notes but nothing to suggest something so astronomical . as well as it hid its strength though it did n t quite deliver as much flavor wise as one might hope i definitely did n t get anything from the roasted malts or brett . this was all about the cherries and honey and it was enjoyable on that level . i certainly could have done without the dirty pocket change nose though . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
paid . a bottle at lebanon health food store purchased opened served in sam adams riedel snifter serving temperature was degrees f a as a stout should appear there s zero light coming through even on a small pour . only one finger head was produced by this beer and there were some nice legs as i swirled it in my glass lightly a few times . overall it looks like any stout but the abv is helping with those legs . s toffee and chocolate hit the nose first . i smell some espresso bean but not a lot . actually vanilla and walnuts come through once the chocolate scent fades . t wow . this is a very solid beer not for the initial taste but how it leaves you . i judge a beer mostly by what is left behind and the unsweetened cocoa really sticks with you . first taste is something sweet like brown sugar or candied apples but it s not overpowering the chocolate more like an undertone . there s something super sweet at the front of the slosh but i just ca n t pinpoint it . m carbonation is certainly present on this newly brewed beer but it does n t take over the liquid like many belgian ales do . the foam that forms as i swish actually tastes better than the beer if that s even possible . o i would n t say this beer is exceptional . i d say it s a great beer with very nice characteristics that make it fun to taste . however for my rating i m not going to give it a rating higher than . the smell and appearance were disappointing as well as the pour even though it is a stout so that s expected . the taste makes up for everything else but i still feel a bit let down . there s a lot of hype over this beer in our community . i bought three of these and the plan is to open one now then in months and the last one at the one year mark and compare notes so expect an update to this review soon .,taste,0.9,1
served from bottle to goblet . appearance beautiful golden color . orange when held up to light . lots of suspended yeast . head is almost none existent and quickly disappeared . smell really aromatic yeast and citrus smell . no alcohol evident lemon and orange apparent . taste my favorite part here comes . this is awesome a great mix of hops yeast and wheat . orange citrus is apparent really tasty . i like that it is hoppier . something you do n t find much in beligians . really good have n t had anything like it thus far . mouthfeel pretty good a little too much sting on the tongue and mouth for me . at the end its too sparkling . drinkibility pretty good but like most beers of its stature only a few before you get full or drunk . would drink this again and looking forward to other brews by this brewery .,taste,1.0,1
bottle from koopa . thanks man . poured into a wine glass . small white bubbles fade quickly ala champagne bubbles . pours an orangey pink with no residual bubbles or lacing . aroma is honey floral sour blueberry . taste is tart and sour with a little sweetness and i mean a little . dry like champagne but wet like cider vinegar . well balanced with just a touch of bretty funk . tastes a little like a blueberry cider vinegar but not as tart . mouth feel is good for the style crisp not cloying dry finish . i would drink this again but liked last years more than this .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle into pint glass . a a stark white head that sits nicely on a super clear golden body . lacing layers well . s an aroma that most bmcs wish they had a note of real quality ingredients . a hint of grain and subtle malt . t m a typical lager notes those of corn and wheat mostly sitting in the back set and not making presence known . smooth and crisp mouthfeel . d a good drinkable taste but not a ng product i would get again . i would recommend it to a non craft beer drinker to try and turn them on . well then i better get some to keep in the house . nothing really to seek out here .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle shared courtesy of egajdzis . batch . poured a dark dark brown almost black color with an averaged sized off white head . aromas of lighter rum oaky woody roast coconuts roast vanilla and chocolate . tastes of stronger rum vanilla woodiness roast dark fruits and caramel . on the sweeter side . i would lick my lips afterwards and taste the rum . thinner body . i got ta give props to cl for doing these series i ve enjoyed seeing what the different barrels are doing to the porter . .,taste,0.6,1
. oz bottle no date stamp that i could find but it had slept in my fridge for the last months . a quarter inch of wispy white head rises then retreats over a genuinely straw colored brew . just a tiny touch of haze . erratic large violent carbonation rises shoots to the top . it looks very refreshing . it honestly smells just like an everyday kolsh to me just with more fruitiness to it . the malt gives my nose a granular sugar sweetness but it does n t seem caramelized . so tasty yet so clean . a sugary lemon lime soda ish fizz hits first followed by a funnel of salt sugar zest that lays into some dry grain ends in a fruity sour dry finish . a little warmer the coriander comes through but i personally like it colder . mouthfeel is amazing . plentiful but soft carbonation with just about no weight to the actual beer . i want to give this a for drinkability but this beer is just so ridiculously expensive hard to come by . a great beer .,taste,1.0,1
a friend brought this by and was interested after reading the label with the extra spicing and the aging in oak . a golden color reminded me of sparkling beverages with the amount of carbonation and the bright color s wormwwod smell and some fruity scents almost smells bitter in the nose t kind of generic pilsner like flavor of malt not bready thought with extra spices fruit on top . these spices gave a bitter taste to the beer and something that i ca n t describe . it was not good to me and was getting worse as it warmed . m felt good in the mouth being smooth yet carbonated d i barely drank this one let one more . this was aninteresting beer as i think it is a well crafted beer per the appearance and mouthfeel but i did n t care for the flavors they added .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle into pint glass . a slightly cloudy light orange with a one finger white head . okay retention and thick lacing . s smells really fruity passion fruit . with some dank hops . t this is a really fruity ipa . the hops are not biting but they re rather quite subdued . passion fruit orange banana and a bit of orange cream dominate most of this brew . i m really liking the whipped cream taste that floats around the middle of the palate . it s really nice . after taste is more cream and a bit of pine hops . i m guessing the cream flavor is from the malt . very interesting taste . m medium thick creamy smooth . not a lot of carbonation that s being picked up . o a really interesting yet quite good ipa . i do n t know if it s from the supposed aging in the french barrels or what but the taste profile is quite different . this is not a hop bomb at all . there is a huge amount of different flavors going on . most ipas fall into the trap of not being complex and end up being a huge hop or malt bomb . this one manages to be complex yet assertive . i thus conclude that this is one of my favorite regular ipas . congrats two brothers,taste,1.0,1
pours a very light amber dark gold with very little head and leaves no lacing around the glass . aroma is weak found it hard to pick up any flavors at all . thin mouthfeel that finishes awkwardly . the flavor is the only quality of this beer that i found to be worthwhile . sweet malts are tucked away and lead into a nice hoppy bitterness . overall the flavor is just above average in my opinion but is weak compared to other vienna amber style lagers . this beer needs more body and a richer flavor all in all i was not impressed .,taste,0.7,1
oz can poured into an imperial pub glass . a dark amber honey color . no head light ring with some thin lacing . s malty grains some pine like hops . not too much going on but is n t bad . t lots of grain . some malt sweetness but mostly a grainy flavor . some pine hops on the finish . m great mouth feel . medium body silky on the tongue and nice dry finish . d this might not be the most complex or best example of an apa but this drinks so well . i had two in about minutes . i m ashamed of myself .,taste,0.7,1
purchased a six pack for . poured from bottle into pilsner glass . a looks kinda like cola but a bit lighter in color . a brownish ruby color . the head is a khaki color and it quickly dissapates into a ring around the edge of the glass . s malts and a bit of skunkyness . t fortunately there is no skunk in the flavor it has a very nice balance of malts and maybe some caramel quite enjoyable . m feels a bit watery very little carbonation . d very drinkable beer and a welcome addition to your beer fridge i would like to try this on tap .,taste,0.8,1
sackets harbor war of amber ale poured a clear copper auburn color topped by a short cream head . mild aroma of orchard fruit almond and nutmeg . flavor was sweet and nutty balanced by bitterness . medium body and medium high carbonation with a dry finish . this is a well balanced amber ale . nutty flavors make it interesting .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle into snifter . a very dark a light head that died down fairly quick . s roasted malts soy sauce very light hops hints of coffee . t surprisingly light black tea mixed with buckwheat bitter finish . m fairly thin and smooth not much carbonation . d overall it s a really interesting beer . not my favorite rogue offering but unique enough that it s definitely worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
poured a light amber color with a copper color hinting through the glass . a half inch high head forms that laces down slowly and forms a thin layer on top . a cracked grain fragrance dominates the aroma surprisingly that is followed by a disappointing mild grassy and citrus scent that is lackluster for an ipa . the taste starts with a sweet malt and bread biscuit flavor then the hops come forward halfway across the palate . the hops bring a combination of earthy grassy citrus bitterness that lingers long after each taste is gone . the texture is slightly watery at the front then gains some weight as it reaches the strong dry finish that stays with you . a desent ipa with a solid color and flavor along with a consistent mouthfeel . the big let down is the aroma was not as grabbing as i would expect from an ipa .,taste,0.7,1
a it pours a a clear golden color it looks really good . it s about a two and a half finger head that stays for a bit then goes in to a lace . there is a nice lace ring around the glass that goes all the way down . s i get a lot of malt in my nose it s a real smooth smell . t it s a vary smooth beer i taste a lot of malt with just a hint of hops . but other than that there just not a lot of flavor m it s got a full body on it . they nailed the carbonation in it just right . it s a vary smooth beer all the way around . d i could drink this all day if i wanted to . it s kinda of a blaind beer there is no real wow factor for me . i would but this beer again if i had n t had it for a while . it s mid pac for me .,taste,0.6,1
drink before march poured into pint glass a amberish orange slight foamy head with slight retention s small aroma mostly malt t malt and spice upfront . to me almost seemed a bit watery . not much bitterness m d very drinkable beer . definatly a nice selection for a session beer during a holiday feast or celebration cheers . . .,taste,0.6,1
i really think this beer is the same as the petrus old brown ale i reviewed here lt http beeradvocate.com beer profile . ba alexatlatx gt so i ll just compare the two in this review rather than simply copy paste . they have different labels but similar features . one difference i find in the oud bruin and the old brown is in its head retention . the head on the oud bruin dissipates quickly while the other beer lasts until the end . the second difference is the aroma . the oud bruin has a less fruity and more sulphur aroma . the tastes to me are similar . still an excellent beer .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a very dark brown . smallish tan head . even medium body . s sweet malts with a tangy hop kick t sweet roasted malts . slight booziness on the finish . a little bit of nuttiness and molassas . m meduim bodied . low carbonaion . d very drinkable . would make a nice session beer if not for the,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours clear with an enormous head which dissipates quickly but yields some nice lacing . color is pale orangeish almost an apricot color . smell fruity with overtones of apricot and some citrus notes . alcohol smell is definitely present but not overbearing . yeast scents are also present . taste i can tell this is alcohol . the fruity tones in the smell are also present in the taste lots of apricot with some apple and even a hint of grapefruit . however many more spices are present in the taste and the character of the grains and malt is coming through strong as well . mouthfeel smooth yet bubbly . despite the discernable alcohol content this beer manages to have a creamy aftertaste . drinkability although the alcohol content is far from overwhelming it is more present here than in some other tripels i have had . this beer is fun to sip and enjoy but i m not overly depressed i do n t have a second one on hand .,taste,0.9,1
a clear golden with small white head . decent carbanation s very fruity like with corriander being very strong on the nose t sliky and smooth with spicy hops and orange fruits like clementine . m creamy and rich thoughout the whole mouth o a very good amercian version of a belgium tripple . very good price at a sixer .,taste,0.9,1
batch pours a dark ruby brown into my unibroue tulip . even a gentle pour produces a very robust head which lingers for quite a while before settling into a more manageable rocky pillow on top of my beer . smell is both tart and sweet with a brightness to it that really contrasts with the darkness of the liquid producing it . the smell reminds me of some of the other golden hued jp beers as opposed to the dark sour produced by the madrugada . taste is a complete surprise and not in a good way . there s definitely something off here . a faint fleeting tartness up front followed by an uninhabited void of flavor . this beer is a black hole there s just nothing there . the body is more like a corpse . i ve held onto this one for a few months but do n t see how that should matter . finish is metallic and leaves a terrible taste in your mouth . after warming the tart beginning gains a little ground but there s still that vacant middle and finish that reminds me of the iron taste when you bite your tongue and it starts bleeding . i really like jp beers and this one wo n t discourage me from trying others but i honestly hope there was just something wrong here .,taste,0.3,0
vintage i believe pours a velvety chocolate brown with deep mahogany hues . no head or lacing as expected but a liqueur desert wine trail when swirled . big chocolate liqueur aroma with some maple and fruit . loads of alcohol and very port like . very nice . i was frightened from all the soy sauce talk but the aroma really sucked me in and eased my fear . in my experience the best part . . . because the flavor was just awful . powerful and strange with a lot of caramel some chocolate a ton of booze and the horror of soy sauce . flavor is sweet maple soy sauce plain and simple . i was in the kitchen when i took a sip and had to run for the sink . just some kind of innate reaction a soon as this hit my tongue i needed to spit it out . but i am glad i had a chance to try it .,taste,0.2,0
l bottle into trois pistoles chalice a a golden orange copper or amber colour for the body . the head is more or less an off white colour . the foam forms pretty well but does n t retain all that great . the colour is really pretty but its too light and diaphanous for a quad . the body is diaphanous but it is turbid enough to prevent one from seeing through it . s a rich sweet malty nose with a bunch of fruits . there are bundles of apples and some dried apricot or nectarine flavours . the smell is really good really potent and juicy . the malts keep up good pace with the fruits . the only problem i would note is that the nose is quite elusive though potent when it does show up . t this is weird for a quad in my opinion . the initial is a bit sweet and has that normal quad savoriness . good malts and this sugar dominate the flavour until the hops and booze come hand in hand to ruin the party . the booze roars in my mouth having this spicy dryness that couples with the natural spiciness of the hops to make a burning bitter dry taste . granted its not as bad as i make it sound but it still is more than enough to completely steer off the flavour . the finish is very boozy a dry burning that almost evens out with the innate sweetness of the malts and yeast . the aftertaste is a simple sweetness with a bit of savory yeast . mf d the feel and drinkablity are quite good . the feel is a full medium with good carbonation . the carbonation is full but not particularly zesty or potent . nevertheless the beer goes down easily and one really doens n t take as full a notice as one could of that abv . surprisingly smooth except for the finish or if the beer is held in mouth for a long time .,taste,0.7,1
found in the saranac winter mix pack a pours a dark reddish amber color with a slight off white head s not much for the scent maybe some notes of bready malts but very light when it comes to smell t taste is much better than expected with caramel like malts up front that dissipate to a clean finish resembling an amber lager m very clean smooth mouthfeel o up against the other choices in this year s saranac winter pack i d probably take this last . that does n t mean this is a bad beer though . it is actually very solid and can do for a lighter break from the heavier stouts and pale ales found in that particular mix,taste,0.8,1
as usual the hop heads liked this ipa a lot more than the hop haters who largely gave it ones but even the ipa fans were a little unimpressed with this beer s bitterness . as one female taster put it i prefer ipas to grab me by the balls i do n t have . the sweet smell gives way too easily and it loses its flavor towards the end .,taste,0.6,1
emptied into an oversized wine glass creating three fingers worth of light brown head . had a dark black color to it with mahogany edges with little carbonation present . smelled and tasted of cherries and mild malts . another easy drinking high abv trappist beer .,taste,0.6,1
definitly diffrent . vintage after the pour i came to beeradvocate to see if i had a bad bottle as this was flat as water . very dark good taste but this is just a little to out of the norm for me as far as a drinkable beer . if you have a couple bucks its worth trying out for the fun of it .,taste,0.8,1
this was a version aged for a year and then given to me in a trade . the color is an orange brown cloudy with a quarter inch of tan head . smells of caramel figs malt . tastes of all those plus some berries i ca n t quite place some xmas candy type flavors a trace of hops grapes maybe some apple and pear too . lots of flavor going on . not real intense but complex and enjoyable . carbonation was just right . not a beer you can drink quickly this took me an hour to sip my way through it . but a damn fine beer to be sure .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very very dark brown . not quite black but opaque still . frothy tan head good retention lots of lace . nice cascading effect when poured aggressively as the head died down . could n t ask for more . smells are faint . dark sweet caramel sticky malt sweetness plenty of citrus hops . taste is very interesting . a good balance of the malt sweetness of a barleywine roasted malts dark dried fruit caramel roasty bitterness and pleasant herbal hoppy bitterness . plenty of late hop character citrus and such but i do n t think any dry hops . if not for the hops i think it might taste like cough syrup . mouthfeel is thick and syrupy but finishes surprisingly clean . still it s sticky on the palate . drinkability good for a beer this big but not something you d want more than one or possibly two of in a sitting .,taste,1.0,1
this is my first beer review . i am not really advanced as far as my beer palate . i have taken quite a bit of interest into craft beers especially ipa s a very pretty amber colored pour . into a snifter depending on the pour a fingers worth of head . the beer has a beautiful lacing that lasts around the rim of the glass . s since i am not that experienced with beer reviewing i would personally have to say that this beer has notes of a pine tree and hints of grapefruit . t this was the first beer that i have sat down to review and i really enjoy this beer . i get a sweet malt flavor out of this beer . not like most ipa s i ve had . while this dfh does hop this beer very well it is not overwhelming . mf it s a bit thick . i really enjoy it but it really is a bit thick . it goes down quite easily though . drnk obviously to me since this is in a four pack i do not plan on finishing it in a night . although this is one of the easier ipa s to drink imo i would n t like to finish a four pack in an evening especially because it is upwards of a pack .,taste,1.0,1
lemony coriander aroma that s a bity spicy and earthy . fluffy bright white head with a shiny mousse textured top leaves scattered noodles of lace . hazy straw colored beer with streams of small bubbles rising slowly from the bottom . lemony flavor is almost sour but the beer remains fairly dry . a mild spicyness floats in midway followed by a mellow earthiness in the finish which is even stronger with a burb . nice solid body is light enough that it goes down easy yet thick enough to carry all those flavors . lots of interesting mellow spices and an underlying yeasty earthiness to this beer that make for a truely interesting beer . it s like there s something new every sip . i think i get the horse blanket thing but i might take a drive out to the country tomorrow just to make sure .,taste,1.0,1
this was a pleasant surprise . bought it without knowing anything about it . read the label and it looked like something interesting . plu i d never had a grand cru until this bottle so when i saw it was a special grand cru i was all over it . appearance my god there was so much going on in my duvel tulip i could have watched it all day . super dark brown red ok head . the lacing was all over the place . a sign of what was to come . smell molasses . sugar cane . very sweet . taste super sweet and fruity . very full bodied . alcohol was slightly masked but still present especially as it warmed up . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . almost stout ish . the alcohol really comes out here . drinkability one was it for me . could n t finish the bottle . had this one in sittings . very enjoyable . i will definitely be trying this one again in the newar future . it was an awesome compliment to my thanksgiving dinner . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a . l bottle into a c b belgian beer glass . pours a midnight black with a tan creamy head of about fingers depth . gradually simmers down some leaving some decent looking foam trails on the sides of the glass . smell is very malty sweet molasses birch syrup with roasted notes . something else sweet lurks in there along the lines of candied fruit and caramel . taste is rich sweet malts with some winter fruit currents . pear and or apple . definitely has a sweet molasses syrup quality and taste to it . a true dessert beer if i ever had one . mellow burnt caramel finish with some alcohol heat coming through . a very even keeled offering . does not electrify the tastebuds but has a reliable quality to it . mouthfeel is full and substantial . moderate carbonation blends well with the overall experience . drinkability is fine . i m not really interested enough to immediately want another but still a nice after dinner sweet ending . abv comes through some in the finish but definitely not front and center or overpowering .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
live review . poured from the red wax dipped oz . bottle that i bought for . from world wines liquor in mentor ohio a few weeks ago into my orval silver rimmed chalice . a all too brief but great looking medium brown head it lasted about seconds which then dissipated into a single row of bubbles around the top of the glass . all of that over an absolute black body that lets no light through even in front of direct light . at least a good look and although i am aware that the elevated abv of would probably not be conducive to a long lasting head i really wanted it to stick around because it looked so cool . anyway the look is a good one for the style . . s certainly sweet bourbon notes rise up from the now headless beer . dark roast malt appears behind the sweet bourbon smells . i really like the smell of this beer . . t really very smooth if somewhat boozy taste of very sweet bourbon with an oaken nature to it . it reminds me of some of the higher rated bourbon barrel aged stouts and that should be taken as a compliment for sure . i think that i really like the choice of a porter instead of the more typical stout since a porter is more able to be influenced by the bourbon taste . in other words the influence of the bourbon barrels comes through better with this style . that brings to mind one of my all time favorite beers which is also bourbon barrel aged but is also not a stout the sublime allagash curieux which started out as a triple . . m appropriately big and smooth and again the choice of a porter really lets the bourbon feel comes though . . d not that great since it is such a big beer it is pretty darned expensive and it really demands ones attention . it is not meant to be drank repeatedly anyhow . . overall a nicely crafted ba porter that is worthy of a try by any beeradvocate .,taste,0.9,1
a yellow orange with a slight haze minimal head and fizzing s citrus orange lemon aroma kind of smells like old oj t watery tastes like eating a bowl of cereal with old oj instead of milk m light bodied watery d nothing much to say about this beer . the only thing this beer has going for it is its drinkability . goes down smooth and you could drink a good quantity of it . maybe ok for a summer party .,taste,0.4,0
the new year of the gli weizenheimer is out like shout . i ve been drinking it all week and it just gets better each nite . pours a dark beguiling murky mahogany hue into a deep tulip topped with a wafer thin khaki head and at . it creeps . banana aroma and slight cinnamon with a boozy nose touch . first swigs caramel and banana initial front followed by apple butter and molasses sugary yeast . long linger of spice wafer and orange juice . detectable rum awl kee hawl and a whisper of berry and dr. pepper . last swigs ripe banana rum apple butter and yeasty dough . not a totally hidden abv beer but a sneaky treat . warning served a bit cold . allow this to sit for a spell and enjoy . beer is good . happy local brewpub beering .,taste,0.9,1
appearance bright yellow active carbonation short even head . vibrant and cloudy . smell perfumy almost piney . taste spicy strong clove flavor . tastes almost like a necco candy . has a finish that makes your mouth water . mouthfeel this beer has a texture on the thinner side . it produces a zing in your mouth that lasts throughout . drinkability not having a lot of experience with this style of beer it is hard to say how it measures up to other weiss bier . this one is pleasant enough and i enjoy the effervescence . the spice is in the forefront of its flavor but the rest of the body of the beer seems to complement it well .,taste,0.6,1
oz or was it ml . bottle . i did n t know this was a one off produciton . i ll have to go buy the rest and cellar one or two . i liked it . clear golden wheat color with frothy finger head . rapidly rising towers of bubbles orimse to keep lily pads fo film around for a while . smells yeast alcoholic and wheaty . champagne like . very dry wheaty yeasty and barely and sweetness . alcohol is evident in the graininess and warms my throat . not very complex but i like it for not being too sweet . moderatly light body and super lively carbonation a little overboard that explodes into a frothy mess on your tongue . too strong and dry to toss back a few and too rare i know now but by my standards i grew up on dry red and white wines tasty and worth buying again .,taste,0.9,1
russian lager in a clear glass bottle what could possibly go wrong . looking straight through the bottle this look like coors . i pop the top and took a sniff and despite my fears there is n t the slightest bit of skunk from the clear glass bottle . poured in a pilsener glass i get a clear yellow beer with a decent amount of white head . the smell is sweet and decently malty and a little on the sweet side . floral and faintly fruity scents are in this . hop scent is n t that strong just lightly floral and grassy . the taste begins sweet and decently clean not noticeably bitter of off tasting . decent lager taste and slightly sweet with a good amount of hop bitterness that gives a good floral and herbal hop flavor . bitterness is about perfect balanced so that sweet and bitter play tag between each sip to see which is a little stronger . nice euro lager that i like better than heineken . mouthfeel is decidedly light . a great deal better than i expected from looking at the bottle . a beer stored like this will be exceedingly vulnerable to mistreatment my sample was treated well . nice tasty lager that i could see drinking again . i really hope the maker switches to brown glass .,taste,0.7,1
shout out to andy doctorrock for throwing this in . ml bottle into a bruery snifter . a pours a reddish brown ruby color with about a finger off white head that lingers for a while after the pour before dying down . minimal lacing . s smoky maple notes come though with bacon and sweet maple syrup underneath there as well . i really like this as it s very unique and interesting . t sweet maple and brown sugar up front followed by a lot of interesting smoky bacon flavor and more smoke in the finish . tastes a lot like it smells which in this case is a good thing . very nice . m a touch over carbonated for my liking which detracts from the interesting flavor profile . thin and light in the texture . o a very interesting beer that definitely has a super unique and delightful smell and flavor . i wish the this beer looked more appealing and felt better in the mouth . worth a try regardless .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a oz . pilsner sample glass . small inch head . color of whiskey and iced tea . danged if it do n t smell a little like iced tea tastes a little like iced tea too . also tastes like tobacco leather clean water and has a slight hop butterscotch finish . mouthfeel is a little light and the flavor is not as complex as some other scotch ales . it lacks a top note of sweetness . the best scotch ales all have some form of this from skull splitter dirty bastard and robert the bruce to sheep shagger but this ale is bland by comparison . may benefit from cellaring for or more years . the bottle does n t list alcohol content but i m guessing it s above percent . grade d purchased at stoney s . each,taste,0.4,0
enjoyed in a pilsner glass . accidentally shook glass prior to opening so some notes are likely exaggerated . head was lacking even with aggressive pouring . dominating tart yeast flavor that stays on the palette for short sips no real finishing flavor shallow in depth of flavor for a hefeweizen . enjoyed for being unique tartness without being offensively so . unlikely to try again unless found on tap .,taste,0.8,1
a oz bottle with no freshness date or best buy date . the body poured a good looking reddish copper with a small white head that goes away very fast . a malty sweetness is the smell . the taste of carbonation and a little hops . no aftertaste to speak of . this is a good beer that i will drink again .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a growler from bill s liquors in summerville sc . the holy city tap handle was marked seasonal . a very dark brown beer . and it s brown brown . not amber or red at all . the color of one of those barrel shaped root beer candies . the light brown head melts to a ring . i do n t see much lacing . almost none actually . chocolate and coffee in the aroma . really smooth and malty . i definately smell the pecans as the beer warms up . kind of a woody smell . more coffee in the flavor also with nutty and grainy flavors . you can taste the pecans but i do n t know if i could pick it out if i did n t already know . i do n t pick up much bitterness . the flavor is mainly sweet but the grains give a little bit of a dryness . medium bodied mouthfeel . the carbonation seems just right . dry finish . the dryness lingers around in the mouth . this is a really good brown ale with complex flavors and aromas . do n t drink it really cold . you can pick up more of all the subtle flavors when the beer warms up some .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy stray yellow with a crisp and creamy head that leaves alot of lacing looks like liquid summer in a glass . smells fresh and fruity apples green grapes and almost a bit . celery . all throughout it has a tart and dry edge to it . well the nose had me expecting a pretty sour brew but it s not nearly as acidic as i had expected but it is however extremely dry while maintaining a crisp and refreshing fruitiness reminiscent of apple must some weak and earthy hop notes in the end . almost too light body on this one feels almost a bit soapy in the mouth carbonation was fitting with small hard bubbles matching the dryness of the brew .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a dark brown cola like color with very little head or lacing s coffee dominates the nose and it smells great . hints of chocolate too . t tastes just like it smells . coffee flavors with hints of chocolate sweetness that lingers on your tongue after each sip . delicious . m thinner than i expected with not much carbonation that almost gives this beer an iced coffee kind of feel . d goes down very easily for a flavorful stout like this . if this was available locally i would pick it up again .,taste,1.0,1
pours a semi darkish golden color wispy looking head kind of gives the appearance of a thin beer . lets hope the rest fares better . aroma is actually about a blend of slightly predominately citric hops and a malt smell rising out of the glass definitely more malt than i usually smell with american ipa s . nothing earth shattering going on here so far . taste is of grassy hops with some lighter earthy malts . tastes more like some american pale ales i ve had legend pale ale . overall it has a very grassy feeling with some hop bitterness peeping through in the aftertaste . medium bodied great bitterness definitely the best part of this beer . drinkability is good the bitterness is just the right level . average in every sense of the word . not terrible though and beats the alternatives in the town my parents live when i visit . still much better options are out there .,taste,0.6,1
a pours impenetrable dark brown nearly black with a thick inch and a quarter of craggy nougat colored head . the foam settles slowly with some light lacing . this is one dense nice looking beer . s roasted earthy malts . coffee and citrus . grass and some pine resin . a hint of cinnamon like spice . t deep roasted malts present early with a bitter rooty and earthy taste . hops follow quickly though with a bright flash of acidity and pine . burnt toast and some caramel flavor lingers with a touch of resin and chicory like dryness . m mouthfeel is big smooth and creamy . ends with a bit of sediment . d i ll really enjoy a few of these but this is no session beer . there s a bracing woody and slightly metallic dryness to this beer that gets fatiguing after a while .,taste,0.9,1
a very small sized light brown head with fine small sized bubbles that quickly dissipated . the body was opaque with carbonation and a dark brown hue . the nose consisted of malt coffee and some chocolate notes . it had a coffee flavor that left an aftertaste . the palate was smooth and medium full bodied . there was a fair amount of lacing with this beer . not a bad beer from this brewer .,taste,0.6,1
for several years i wanted to try this beer but our local distributor said he would n t carry it because no one will buy it . well duh . if you do n t have any you wo n t sell any . now i have finally had it . pours a good dark brown with red around the edges . very little head and it drops really fast . smell is well non existent . nothing nada zilch . i spent minutes with my nose in the glass and got nothing but a few stares . taste is good with coffee malt vanilla dirt and mushroom notes . aftertate is hoppy . kind of like a brown ale porter hybrid . lightly effervescent with a light medium body . i would like to think that this one was just a bad one but considering a b s quality control procedures i expect this is it . wish the wait had been worth it .,taste,0.6,1
this is my favorite russian imperial stout . it tastes incredible and goes down easy especially on nitro . a little too easy . this beer tends to put the demon in me and the spirit of old grigori rasputin comes out in full effect . dire consequences rapidly ensue .,taste,1.0,1
like pouring a glass of molasses . very very deep brown ultra thick and dense . the head is a bit off white and has a bit more staying power than many others . this is on point thus far . the nose is very sweet and you can get a bit of the birch note from it . my wife thought it was like nail polish remover but i did n t get anything bad here . mainly just big dark malts a bit of birch and sweet fruits . the flavor is similar although as it warms that astringency starts to creep in . chocolate malts cherries and a little bit of that birch beer creaminess herbal note . however after a few minutes i get a bit of turpentine that throws a wrench into things . it s not all encompassing but it does take what would ve been something pretty good and hurt it a bit . mouthfeel is par for the course and the carbonation is better than many other examples . no problems here . the old drinkability rating would ve been pretty low here as this one starts of solid and falls off quite a bit . seems a little like a poor man s version of their old baltic porter which i enjoy .,taste,0.6,1
presentation a soft and slightly clear copper color . it had a nice head but that faded somewhat quickly . not much lace on the glass . normally not a good sign but i have heard nice things about this beer so i waited . smell as with most good ipa s there is a huge pine presence . followed by flowers and a citrus smell . these are good signs of a classic ipa . taste ahh . this is where the rubber meets the road . the taste . and this ipa has it in spades . outstanding . great divide has come up with a great taste . lots of hops . for some it may be too much . but if you love ipa s then this will thrill you . plus there is an underlying sweetness that prevails . it helps to slightly but oh so slightly soften the bitterness of this ipa . just enough . but very enjoyable . mouthfeel there is a bite to be sure . but that s what we want . it s smooth and bitter . it rolls about the tongue . quite a nice ipa . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
i have just finished a few of phillips very fine ipa s now to his double ipa. on the pour.great colour and a strong head.i noted a much more bitter nose compared to their normal ipa . well the taste does not let down.very good.still has that flowery hop beginning and a slight creaminess to start the middle has no time for malt straight to hops still touches on flowers and lemon but much more bitter.my mood is right for this.it is a great beer . the body is rock solid for style and the drink ability is awesome . a bitter but flavourful beer . not unbalanced like alot of the new american double ipa s but well done and with some direction not hoppy for the sake of hops but hoppy for the sake of extreme flavour . this is no session beer at . .,taste,1.0,1
this beer poured a nice red brown with a tan head into a pint glass . the smell was average at best with some sour cherry and bit of malt . this beer seems to divide people pretty much down the middle in terms of its taste . i thought it was very well balanced . unlike a lot of other cherry beers i ve had this one was n t overly sweet or sugary . the malt came through very nicely and instead of the hop bitterness you would expect a nice subtle tart cherry flavor came through . the beer was bit thin but i feel like it would be very well suited to a nice warm afternoon outside refreshing without being to light . i could have or of these without getting sick of it and probably more if food was involved . overall another good and very unique brew from smuttynose .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to solomon for the chance to try this offering from new belgium . a pours an almost jet black color if you hold it up to the light you can see red tints at the bottom sides and top . nice half finger white head . not much retention . pangea looking lace . s chocolate roasted coffee and burnt malt flavors hit the nose first . slight sweetness in there but very subtle . very good smelling . t m creamy and smooth are the first adjectives that come to mind when i sip on this guy . very subtle roasted and burnt coffee flavors slide across the palate . slight sweetness with a dry finish which i like . good burnt aftertaste . very light in the body which i was n t expecting but makes this beer very enjoyable . d highly drinkable offering from new belgium . good smelling tasting with an overall light body thats refreshing . recommended if you can get it .,taste,0.7,1
oz green bottle best before . ugh skunky aroma hit as soon as i opened the bottle . as i poured it a pleasant cloudy lemon gold color made me briefly forget the smell. but my excitement was quickly damped as it settled down to a far less interesting clear golden yellow with a medium pure white head . the smell got progressively better in the glass still strong enough at first that i dreaded lifting it to my mouth for a sip but finally giving way partially to sweetness with a hint of lemon . taste was better a well blended mix of unidentifiable sweetness hops and a subtle citrus very nicely complemented by an almost creamy thickness and a fizzy kick but the aftertaste was all sweet and left a bad impression . i can see this being pretty good fresh though the sweetness should really be toned down . but as it is i m not looking forward to finishing this six pack .,taste,0.6,1
a really dark brown . fluffy dense latte colored head . appears to be some sediment yeast on the bottom of my glass . s milk chocolate and sweet figs move into roasted premium coffee . t slightly acidic slightly lactic . starts with the acid from the roast as well as the coffee moves into a middle ground of solid delicious roast and finishes with a solid coffee backbone and a touch of alcohol . chocolate milk resides on the palate after consumption . m a touch too fizzy . actually distracts from some of the nuances in the flavor . d brewed . bottle looks through it was dragged through a pile of shit btw this was a straggler bottle in a mystery box . not entirely sure of the conditions this puppy has been through but i cant notice any discernible defects . overall a tasty brew im a sucker for the style but there are others that i find better .,taste,0.8,1
this is one of those beers that give off a bad first impression but then the magic shines . smell is a balanced hoppiness with some bready malts . we can also add some vanilla and fruitiness when it comes to taste . mouthfeel is very crisp and it is a very sessionable beer . one of my favourite mexican beers,taste,1.0,1
this is the hoppiest of hoppy hop . probably the most hops i have ever tasted in a beer . however the taste is amazing . the only reason why i put average as my choice for drinkability is because it would knock me on my butt if i drank too much . sierra nevada has greatly impressed me and i will now look for similar names to compare it to .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
i had this years ago and did n t care for it . maybe my palate s expanded since then because my appreciation of this has grown considerably . from a ml cork finish bottle this pours a pink tinged amber with a considerable head that leaves lacing on my duvel glass . held up to the light this beer looks like a stage lighting gel . the nose is huge with a base of vinegar overlaid with fruit notes like juicyfruit gum and some low barnyard smells . the taste is initally a blast of fruity sweetness . this is follwed by a blast of sourness and carbonation at the back of the tongue then a metallic aftertaste . mouthfeel is quite effervescent . drinkability is a bit low when consumed by itself but imagine that this would be divine paired with the right food . overall i m really impressed . this is one of those unique beer gems that is n t normal and is all the more amazing for it . we would n t want everything to taste the same would we .,taste,1.0,1
pours bright clear golden yellow with a finger tight bubble head that had decent retention and left some spotted lacing smells of alcohol lemon some pepper and hints of latex tastes of sweet malt lemon orange banana peppery spice some heat from the booze mouthfeel is medium light body with low carbonation almost flat overall good flavor just the mouthfeel was lacking they fix that and we have a very solid tripel,taste,0.8,1
it pours a deep amber color with a substantial head that laces down the entire length of the glass . you may have to dump in a teaspoon of olive oil to knock the head off this thing . there s a slight maltiness to the aroma which is mostly dominated by floral hops . the initial taste is n t undelicious . there s a good caramel sweetness that fades into a chamomile like hop flavor i do n t know another word for the columbus hop flavor . there is a good creamy body to this beer but the bitter aftertaste is a bit harsh . ultimately this bitterness leads me to switch to another beer after about two .,taste,0.9,1
a pours an opaque dark amber color that lets a little light in . initially poured almost an inch of head but quickly dissipated to a thin ring . medium lacing . s spices and sweet hops . also some subtle malt grain and a touch of apples . t a strong malty flavor up front that transitions into some bitter hops . reminds me a bit of a regular lager . not bad but i could use a little more complexity . m light body with a good amount of carbonation . once again not bad but i would like a little more body from a marzen . d light and crisp and finishes pretty well goes down easy . i would n t mind sessioning a few of these but there are definitely better options out there .,taste,0.6,1
pours a light amber color with a slight head that recedes quickly . smell is a little disappointing . reminds me too much of a subdued light bmc beer . the taste is directly inline with what my nose was warning me . while the bitterness is more lighter there are subtle hints of octoberfest spiciness . a little light on the carbonation which is good . this is a highly sessionable beer . it s very light drinking and goes down easy . at . for a sixer i could handle a six of it once every year . if your in the mood and enjoy oktoberfest beers this is cheap enough that it removes the risk of being disappointed too much . there are better oktoberfests out there but if you can locate a bottle it s worth a taste .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a very nice orange to golden brown in color very thick tan head and lively carbonation nicely fill the snifter nice look smell very bright hop nose slight citrus and grape fruit on what is a very bright strongly hopped nose taste up front there is a hint of malt but on the finish a very firm bitterness really dominates its really a very long lingering finish of just that real astringent powerful hop bitterness enjoyable and though quite firmly hoppy it has just enough malt to make it drinkable mouthfeel very smooth and creamy mouthfeel with moderate carbonation drinkability this beer certainly packs a well hidden wallop and at this young stage is just a pure hop bomb its enjoyable at this point with just enough balance but certainly not one for people a lot of firm hops interesting and overall a beer i certainly enjoyed,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . it has a nice honey orange color . pours well with a nice head . slightly cloudy against a backlight . looks very inviting . very nice delayed lacing . it s very light on the nose . to me not a strong aroma . slightly citrusy with a juicey end smell . very hoppy taste at first bitter . some citrus in the beginning and finishing with a very bitter after taste . the malt is nice in the middle . the taste fades very quickly into a dry bitterness that lingers on the rear of the palate . this beer has good feel and the carbonation is just right . not too thick as well . i was n t too impressed with founders rendition of an apa . the taste balance was n t that great and i just was n t excited .,taste,0.4,0
drank in a mug from oz . bottle . appearance golden amber with a foamy white head . laced nicely . smell pine needles with a slight hint of pears . taste piney hops yet sweet . almost balanced . bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel slightly effervescent . drinkablity exceptionally drinkable . almost a session beer . excellent beer from an excellent brewer . one of the best balanced imperial ipas i ve ever had .,taste,1.0,1
served this cold in a pintglass from a cl bottle from a local swedish systembolaget shop . quite nice head and brown color of the beer . taste abit flower parfume with abit bitter taste . really good . a beer you would like to drink more than one of at a time .,taste,0.9,1
the bottled opened all by its self when the wire was loosened . that is how carbonated this saison is . no gushing though . hard to pour more than glass without filling the rest with head . solid pure white head with permanant belgian lace on the glass . less fruity flavors than i would have expected . more like a champaigne than a beer with a clean ultra dry finish . cloudy body with no traces of yeast in the bottom of the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
i had this beer poured from a bottle into a . l tulip . a the beer pours a nice dark copper color with a small white head which slowly goes to a thin dusting . s the smell is weird some sweet malt but also some weird fruit . hmm . t the taste on this beer is awkward . its like robitussin just nothing which compels me to give it more than a . in taste . m smooth but uncarbonated . d i am not sure about this beer . its not the worst thing ever but honestly so many barelywines out there put this to shame . i will have to re visit to see if i got a bad bottle .,taste,0.4,0
maybe i have been out of the loop for awhile but finally saw this beer in wisconsin a few weeks ago . last time i had this beer was on tap a few years ago and at the time i thought it was really good . i guess it is true that time softens ones memory because the blue moon pumpkin ale i had did not taste anything like i have recalled . the packaging of the bottle contains a collection of a few pumpkins with the label stating pumpkin ale brwed with spices . no actual mention of using real pumpkin . poring into a pint glass leaves the beer with a small head with very little foam . this was offset however with the smell of the brew it did smell like pumpkin . taste was off puting the first thing i noticed was the overcarbination of the brew . very little pumpkin flavor in this beer and as it warmed it tasted worse . would not buy a case of this beer but would likely have this beer every couple of years . there are better pumpkin beers out there .,taste,0.4,0
was at ginger man in ny where they have duvel on tap . my gf who does n t like beer normally but likes duvel ordered a duvel . he asked green or bottle. huh . he said he does n t recommend green so she got the bottle . can never go wrong with duvel . anyway later he brought a sample of duvel green to taste and i know i had an ipa on my mouth and she a duvel on hers but my only impression of green was well unremarkable . you expect duvel and get eh . want a light beer that does n t taste like crap this is for you .,taste,0.4,0
this beer was my first of the top ten and it did not dissapoint . a huge head that seemed to never go away . s such a complex smelling beer . there was hints of everything you could think of . my sister in law said that it smelled like a roasted trail mix . t nutty fruity and delicious . such a damn good beer . m this to me was the most amazing part of this beer . the flavor was completley strong and intact even though there was a strong carbonation with this one . d i would drink of these if it wasnt so damn hard to get .,taste,0.8,1
ok first off let me say that i love almost any kind of beer . i even like wild blue even though that tastes like grape soda instead of beer . but this . this is not beer . it does n t even taste like cider . it tastes a little like sparkling white grape juice and apple juice mixed together with even less of a cheap pilsner . i drank it and ca n t believe that i did so i gave it at least a for drinkability . but it tasted awful at first .,taste,0.2,0
oh say can you see . more from can land . the can is clearly printed with the word lager but they could have saved themselves the trouble . just cracking the seal released a sweet smell that simply screamed lager . it produced a finger s worth of thick bone white head that sat atop the beer like a layer of marshmallow fluf . the nose was very sweet and seemed to fill the room with its overpowering scent . the color was a slightly cloudy golden yellow and the mouthfeel was thin to medium . it was fairly sweet on the tongue but i experienced a really unpleasant metallic flavor on the finish . i am finding with these euro lagers that the cheap ones are not much of a bargain . i had to restrain myself from making this a drain pour .,taste,0.2,0
oh i m a sucker for pumpkin ales . i ll try any one i can get my hands on this season . this one poured a dark golden color almost a watered down cola with a nice one and a half finger head . some lacing . smells of . well pumpkin pie . nutmeg cinnamon and clove . a little roasted malt also . taste is very spicy . nutmeg and clove dominate the pallet . then you re left with a weak almost medicinal finish . not impressed . mouthfeel is good . a little too carbonated for this style . kinda hides the pumpkin in my opinion . all in all not a bad brew . the spicing is nice . with other pumpkin ales out there like pumking and punkin ale i probably wo n t waste my time with this one again . but check it out if the overwhelming flavor of pumking is too much for you but you still like a good pumpkin ale .,taste,0.6,1
poured with a lovely cloudy amber into a pint glass . a very floral aroma with a nice amount of hops . excellent taste with a citrus infused flavor that has a great finish . overall i recommend this beer very highly for its great flavor and great drinkability . yet another satisfying brew from bell s .,taste,0.9,1
pours a medium to light amber with a sticky head that shows lasting lace . aroma is mild fruit and huge yeast presence . taste is mildly sweet with a candy sugar hit that makes the beer sweet but it is not cloyingly sweet . great medium roasted malt character with fruity undertones . middle is fruit and slightly hoppy flavor . finish is straight dates and biscuity bready aroma like a sweet roll with raisins . fruitcake and cinnamon rolls with a hint of yeast . honey is there like it was drizzled on the sweet roll . mouthfeel is slick and full but with the amount of flavor is really good . very good beer and almost a stickealt with the full flavor . excellent .,taste,1.0,1
this beer used to be one of my fav s untill i discovered what else was out there . but tonight i decided to try a bomber bottle of this stuff just for old times sake . it poured a straw color with minimal white head that did not last long but left a decent lace around the glass . smell was skunky but the taste has a good balance of malt sweetness and a little hop bitterness . if you can get past the smell you can drink quite a few of these suckers . it is a decent session brew but nothing close to lowenbrau as far as mass produced german beers .,taste,0.6,1
a great example of the style . wonderful complexity of caramel roasted malt toffee coffee and dark chocolate . medium bodied with just enough stickiness to pause on the tongue without stalling out . pours a dark brown color with virtually no head and very little carbonation . this beer could be a best in class .,taste,1.0,1
bottle purchased from binny s in schaumburg il . poured into a standard us pint glass . an aggressive pour produces a nice cm head of toasted white foam which fades in a few minutes to about a . cm ring around the glass and some islands across the top . lacing is apparent in streaks and spots along the sides . carbonation is very actively visible . body is a transparent orange amber in color . very nice appearance . smell is of malt and hops actually slightly fruity . malt on nose could be bigger for an oktoberfest . when i think about it critically this is actually a fairly average scent profile . taste emphasizes malt and there is some grassy hop flavor in the back . notes of bread not very heavy and a slight spiciness too . aftertaste is somewhat biscuity good . well balanced overall very likable . beer is medium to medium light bodied with very decent carbonation to body ratio . maybe slightly too carbonated on this one but the feel of it on the palate is n t harsh just a bit more bubbly than desired . finish is slightly dry with a bit of sugary stickiness . overall this is a good oktoberfest but a few edges could be tightened up a bit . perhaps a bit of extra lagering would help finish this out into excellence . still a very respectable us version maybe the most enjoyable i ve found though i still find the german ones better .,taste,0.9,1
bottle from a grocery store in albufeira labelled bohemia reserva . from notes . a poured an amber colour and bright with tons of carbonation . fluffy beige two finger head . thick rings of lacing and a half finger of retention . looked pretty darn good . s caramelly malts cola a slight chocolate note and a little nuttiness . t a little too sweet . more cola caramel malts some coffee ice cream maybe . m mild to medium carbonation and a lingering sweetness with a medium body . o d not too bad for a dark lager actually . nice and quaffable . not overly good but for the region this is one of the better beers out there . more complex than anything else you ll find and pleasant to drink .,taste,0.6,1
a darker copper in color . forms a weak little head that has little retention and reduces down to a very rocky surface coating . s caramel malt roasted malts toast and a slight yeasty sourness . t a malty sourness that lingers on the tongue . mildly bitter . sourdough bread some light caramel malt and a bit of toast . thin in flavor . m medium in body with appropriate carbonation . d decent . drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
toffee is what i would call the color of this beer . thick billowy head tops the glass . the aroma of this brew is complex with notes of raisins and cherries and bananas along with a malt sweetness . lots of fruit in the taste getting something new with every sip . i think i ll let this one warm a bit next time just to see what else is hiding . the mouthfeel was comforting going well with the taste . a drinkable brew for the slower pace of life .,taste,0.9,1
off tap at a local joint in manlius ny while visiting my gorgeous russian gf this beer was an orange ish color with a slightly pink head . the retention was good and the lacing was consistent . the aroma was of light hops with a pleasant crystal malt and caramel malt background . the flavors were well balanced but uninspired . caramel malt slightly fruity hops notes and a touch of yeast . the hoppy aftertaste lingered on the finish . the mouthfeel was smooth and semi creamy the body medium and the carbonation good for the style . an american pale ale in every way but very generic in every way .,taste,0.6,1
poured oz bottle into a pint glass . a jet black in color with nearly no head present . settles very quickly with no lacing . this one is a very tame pour . s dark roasted malts and coffee are most abundant in the aroma . however there is a bit of a floral sweetness that comes though as well . t nutty dark roasted malts hit you up front along with an abundance of coffee flavoring . i did not taste any of the subtle floral notes that i had picked up in the nose . the bitterness from coffee lingers on your palate for a bit before completely fading . a nice balance between the sweetness from roasted malts and the coffee bitterness . m very light in body . borderline watery . imho a heavier mouthfeel would be more desirable in this offering . only a small amount of carbonation . o overall i liked the coffee flavor in this brew and that it was not cloyingly sweet . on the downside it was a bit watery in mouthfeel . just above a middle of the road rating on this offering for me . glad i had the opportunity to try but would not make this a regular .,taste,0.8,1
i love allagash . i boost for their beers . i boost for maine beers in general . allagah s barrel series and their other special releases have been extraordinary . i ve eagerly anticipated their victoria ale which is brewed using chardonnay grapes . pours a dark honey amber with a big off white head that fades gradually while lacing the glass . the nose is quite complex with candi sugar dates and raw alcohol dominating but there s also a sweetness to the nose that has to be derived from the grapes its fruit character is redolent of chardonnay wines . it s an interesting nose but the grape characters do n t fit very well into the rest of the beer . it s off . interesting but off could describe the flavor of this beer as well . it s quite sweet initially with the grapes providing a cloying sticky sweetness unattenuated by hops or bitter malts . that sweetness sticks to the mouth clogging the palate . victoria ale feels high gravity while rolling around the tongue with relatively little carbonation for a bottle conditioned belgian style beer . is this beer interesting . yes . but the flavors do not meld together well there s a reason that beer is made from grains wine from grapes and the that two remain separate . the influence of the grapes on the beer adds some interesting notes in the aroma department but the overall effect is a bit gross . way too sweet with a bit of a chemical tinge this beer is unsatisfying and not worth the price you ll probably pay . in the interest of seeking out unique beer experiences i recommend giving this brew a try but it s not something i d go back to that s for sure . i m sad to say it but it s the truth .,taste,0.4,0
hmmm . this tasted more like an over hopped helles instead of an ipa . the color was light straw with a wispy head that lasted most of the pint . very nice malt melanoidin type flavor with a mean and lingering bitterness in the finish . the aroma was malty with a hint of fuggles grassy hops note . really dissappointed with this one . i ve enjoyed most of the bert grants line .,taste,0.4,0
one of the beers i brough back from belgium . this one was bottled in . i shared it with some friends back in tallahassee . poured into a wine glass . a pours a nice semi cloudy yellow color . almost no head but with a bit of carbonation fizz popping at the top . s holy cow one of the best smelling guezes ive had . big on the sour end with a bit of earthiness and footiness thought the footy aroma is not overpowering like it can be in other geuezes . slightly lemony and sweet at the end . t this one will make you pucker . hugely sour extremely tart . i absolutely love it . sweetness is more apparent in the taste than in the smell . lemony with a bit of grapefruit in the core though not hoppy grapefruit . finishes slightly grassy . just when you think you wont taste the earthy footy smell that was in the nose it is there as the beer warms and rolls over the back of your tounge . i love this beer . m very light however it does not feel thick or chewy despite the low carbonation . nice mouthfeel anything heavier would have detracted from the sourness . d this beer is not the most drinkable . i could probably go for one ml bottle in a sitting though the sitting would at least be an hour long . i love the sour flavor but i can only sip this beer seems strange for a beer that is only . i love this beer and i want more .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to domtronzero for this one . i ve been wanting to try this beer since i first read about it a few years ago so i was very excited to try it when it came in . this is a tough one for me to review . i got ta be honest it was hard to enjoy it but it s exactly what it advertises itself to be . the beer tastes like pizza . sicilian pizza to be exact the one without cheese usually square shaped . it took me nearly an hour to finish the beer . the aftertaste took a day or two to go away . i ended up drain pouring the last bit out . i d say it s a novelty beer but something i think everyone should try at least once . i d like to have a case at my house just to make guests drink it because it tastes that much like a pizza .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle served in a duvel tulip . poured a clear pale gold with lots of head . spicy aroma with more clove than banana . a bit of burnt sugar and a little noble hop aroma . medium bodied with some sweetness . banana fruitiness . plenty of carbonation . aroma is nice but it seems a little thin . pretty drinkable for the abv . nice price .,taste,0.6,1
a light blonde beer with a hint of red shining through good head retention and some lacing . lots of visible carbonation . s the odd smell of copper and metal mixed with a hint of garbage and rust . t tinny subtle flavours very light but almost unpleasant . slight hops detectable and slight hint of sweet malt . m light and fizzy but a little harsh . d sessionable enough but not tasty enough to require it .,taste,0.7,1
brick store continues to impress for its anniversary with this one on tap . pours a cloudy reddish brown color with a thin almost non existent head . as it warms a nice sour cherry nose comes from the beer . a slight malt sweetness rests in the background of the aroma . taste is an incredible sour cherry flavor but does not overwhelm with sour it is very balanced . as i continued to sip other fruits came through strawberries and apples most predominantly . there is a still a decent malt caramel sweetness to it as well . very complex i am not sure i can even list all the flavors . its nice that it is sour but that does not overwhelm the other flavors . as high as it is in abv with low carbonation and with blends in the brew it is still rather light in your mouth . definitely a sipping beer both in the heat it brings and to enjoy all the flavors it provides . a highly enjoyable final beer for me last night .,taste,1.0,1
on tap the brewpub a poured a black color with a tan head that leaves som lacing behind s is pretty light roasted malt with some chocolate scents t follows the nose with roasted malt giving off chocolate flavors m this beer has a thin watery body with light carbonation to it d if the mouthfeel was thickened up a bit it would make this a lot better but as it stands its another average beer nothing to go out of your way to get,taste,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a goblet . appearance pours a clear orangish amber with a half finger of off white head and decent retention . smell pumpkin pie spices and sweet malt with some brown sugar . definitely the best part of this beer . taste it kind of follows from the smell but does n t live up to it . there is pumpkin and pie spice but it gets overshadowed by the bourbon and a huge anise presence . there is some bitterness but the spice in the finish crushed everything . mouthfeel medium body and a bit syrupy . tingly carbonation with a slick finish . overall the aftertaste just killed this beer for me . it smells wonderful but i found myself enjoying each sip a bit less than the last . probably wo n t do this one again .,taste,0.4,0
served into a chalice best by cellared about a year . appearance golden brown tiny head with a nice carbonation . there is a little bit of sediment floating around in the glass . smell sweet and malty a little bit of hop bitterness . the overall small is fairly mild . taste a little tart bitter plenty of roasted flavors . not so much alcohol heat on the taste but there is a little bit on the finish . it is good but it is n t the best i ve had . mouthfeel rich and heavy with a delightful mild carbonation . drinkability for alcohol is is quite drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
wow for as many good reviews i can honestly say i am boggled . i do not think this has anything over any midwest stouts like northwind or blackout and those arent even in the top . it looks awesome and has an awesome mouthfeel but is lacking in smell and taste as far as i am concerned.just pretty standard in those areas . high drinkability but still disappointed .,taste,0.6,1
served from a bomber at just below cellar temperature in a pint glass . a pretty and bright burnt orange in color with a decent fluffy head that diminishes rather quickly . no lacing at all and no head remaining at the halfway mark the color is really the only good thing about the look of this beer . s obvious notes of candied ginger but like good jamaican ginger beer not ginger ale . also there is a semblance of some sort of ambiguous fruit juicy sweetness . not a whole lot else that can be singled out . ginger is a quite overwhelming scent . good thing for this review that i happen to love ginger . t on the front of the tongue there is a very quick fleeting hit of sweetness like you d expect from a ginger ale but it does n t last more than a moment . immediately following comes a stringent unbalanced mix of hops and ginger that accompanies odd notes of baby aspirin minus the sweetness . the finish is medium dry and the aftertaste is medicinal and unpleasant . m starts off with a whip of carbination that thankfully tames to creamy . the swallow is watery and fast . nothing to write home about . d this beer is unbalanced and overall unimpressive but interesting nonetheless . unfortunately this combination of traits is not good for drinkability and i would not pursure this beer again .,taste,0.3,0
this tasted closer to a sparkling wine than a beer . a very fizzy mouthfeel . the guava comes through nicely . this was in a large pint bottle but all i needed was half a glass . as suggested in other reviews it could be interesting how this beer ages it might be smoother more drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
dark . not really any head . lots of sticky looking lacing . almost opaque . chocolatey odor some roasted malt odor too . quite tasty burnt coffee at first very toasty tasting . then i get some hops and sweetness like sweet syrup . that s really what i take away most from this beer a hoppy syrupy taste that i was n t expecting at all . when i burp as i often do all i taste is tons of hops . mouthfeel was surpizingly thin and made me feel like i was drinking a porter instead of a milk stout although i guess that s how mackeson is too . does n t really strike me as creamy in any way just a nice coffee hop mix . a nice beer but probably too expensive for me to drink regularly .,taste,0.9,1
taken from notes on a napkin from a promo at the ginger man in nyc a few months back . jet black tan head that laced extremely well . as one would expect the nose is dominated by smoke and roasted malt with a subtle malt sweetness near chocolate . the taste was a whirlwind of smoke roast at first then a sweet malt dissolve punctuated finally with a dry finish and smokey aftertaste . the body was creamy but not overly done a little lighter than one would expect for a porter . given the mix between the flavor complexity and the medium body i could ve drank these all night .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into my black butte pint glass . beer pours a transparent ligh amber color with a nice two finger snow white head . head disipates and leave a small amount of lacing . smell is a tad on the sweet side and a little malty . not a whole lot going on in the nose for me . taste is good . toasted malts followed by a better than expected hoppiness providing a bitter finish . mouthfeel is ok but a bit thin and watery . drinkabilty is good . this would be an easy drinker in session bender . overall i like this beer but i did n t have anything to compare it to . not sure i ve ever had another steam beer . so my ratings pretty much only reflect how i feel about the beer . in conclusion for a lager that is fairly light in color i was pleasantly surprised .,taste,0.8,1
pours opaque black with reddish brown on the edges when held up to the light and a small beige head that faded quickly smells of smoked wood roasted malts vanilla and caramel the smoke odor dominates the nose . tastes of burnt wood smoked bacon vanilla roasted malts coffee toffee chocolate citrus light floral hops yeast and brown sugar or candied sugar . the flavor might even mimic a barrel aged bourbon without the heavy alcohol burn and warming which was nice . the sweetness actually overpowers the smoky flavor but seems to balance out the brew as they seem to neutralize each other . very light carbonation with a smooth crisp mouthfeel to it that has a semi dry finish with the roasted malt coffee and lemon flavors to end it . medium bodied which was shocking considering the aroma and taste . pretty complex and enjoyable beer but i could only have one per sitting . a really good nightcap beer . this went well with a spicy chicken sandwich on tap at the lark .,taste,0.9,1
with the color of strongly brewed tea this brown ale is topped by an off white loose head that falls fast . smells malty with a toffee character . taste is again malty with flavors reminescent of figs . bread also comes to mind in the middle and a floral note from the hops at the end . mouthfeel is lacking this beer would gain points with a little more body . drinkability is good . i would drink another one as a matter of fact i just did . one of the better beers from saint arnold . i d recommend giving it a try .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
a beautiful brown hue . very rich and deep . almost transparent but definitely translucent . looks substantial with a quickly rising and receeding white head . s smell is phenomenal . right after you uncap it you re hit with cinnamon and nutmeg and plenty of pumpkin . just powerful enough to be appetizing itself but not too strong to seem fake . t taste is good but does n t quite live up to the smell . the hop bitterness is rather unbalanced and hides the pumpkin flavor . you can taste the pumpkin if you look for it . if i were to take a blind sip of it i d say it was a amber lager or even bud light wheat . mf very watery . not much retention or texture to this beer . carbonation is n t even all that frothy . d good beer to sit back and enjoy . could n t imagine sessioning with it but definitely a good way to start a night .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle into pint glass . a it poured a murky copper with a thin beige head . s maple molasses burnt sugar nutmeg and phenols . t burning hot alcohol shifting to sweet caramelized sugar . it finished dry and salty . tongue numbing and unpleasant tasting in my opinion . m thin medium bodied . d a little less then average is the best way i can describe this .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . blend . . a for the first time i m glad i overchilled the bottle . first pour gave me nearly all head . eventually i got a full pour . black color . pillowy light brown head that retains well and leaves a good bit of frothy lacing behind . . s i m really liking the aroma on this . soft roastiness with silky sweet chocolate . tons of tart cherries . underneath comes the jp essence . funky barnyard musty basement and wild orchard . surprisingly herbal as well . everything comes together extremely well . i just wish the aroma had more strength . . t the taste is n t bad but the flavors do n t integrate as well as in the nose . moderate roastiness . the chocolate is still there but it gets overshadowed by the sourness in this . actually just about all of the stout flavors are dominated by the wild flavors . lactic acid tanginess runs rampant . brett funkiness in the order of horse barn earth and wild apple . musty basement and musky woods . tart cherry again . . m medium body . despite aggitating the glass quite a bit there s still too much carbonation . could be creamier but okay all around . . d an interesting experiment but way too much money to justify ever buying this again . it simply is n t worth the i spent on the .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle from latvia pours darkish amber with tan head that seems to be slightly fizzy and soon fades to thin patchy layer some patchy lacing . aroma is sweetish malt very weak grassy hops can be felt as well . taste is far better bittery and hoppy bite as well as hints of slightly roasted followed by mild sweetness and medium dry finish where also the taste of alcohol becomes apparent mild bitterness surfaces again in the long lasting aftertaste . mouthfeel is light medium with average carbonation and very slight alcohol warming can be felt . overall bad looking and smelling but good tasting beer .,taste,0.8,1
bottle marked . . . . so a bit past the recommended date . poured into a chimay chalice . a vigorously carbonated opaque orange body . head has decent retention as the bubbles fly off the carving on the bottom of the glass . s brett tang is the most dominant aroma . a pretty intense fruitiness and some mild complex farmy smells . nothing off putting . t light fruit up front mild tang is enjoyable and interesting . a bit a hop flavor in the middle nothing crazy of course . a medium bitterness follows . on the finish i think i taste the regular belgian yeast character if only slighty . m highly carbonated and refreshing . d the acidity along with no really crazy flavors keep it highly drinkable and actually really refreshing . update had a fresher bottle tasted on the hop presence is much more prevalent .,taste,0.8,1
poured the classic dunkel weisse color an opaque browned ruby color . had tons of miniscule carbonation flying up got ta love what those purity laws and brewer s yeast do for ya . also a very frothy rolling head milkshake like . yummm that took forever to calm down . lace fell fast though . in all a very attractive beer . nose was of cinnamon and all spice and was a bit smoky . the classic german banana phenol was faint and not too sweet . its flavors were dominated by a little bit of apple and a slightly chewy lightly roasted wheat . beyond this the beer was lacking in much anything else its caramel flavor was not very good and the finish was fairly drying . mouthfeel was tingly from the carbonation . overall it was fairly easy to drink but fairly unimpressive . next to the ramstein classic wheat it was definitely the lesser by a bit .,taste,0.6,1
a one finger of tan foam on a clear amber brown body . settles at a moderate pace and leaves little lace . s light caramel malt and perhaps a hint of chocolate . otherwise clean . t malty with lots of light caramel and a bit of roast character towards the finish . a little bit of citrus hop flavor in the finish and just enough bitterness to balance . m medium body high carbonation and a somewhat dry finish . d a pretty nice malty brown ale . the carbonation is way excessive but not all that off putting . the aroma is quite weak but the flavor is solid . drinkable at an airport bar but i would n t buy a sixpack of it .,taste,0.8,1
pours a cloudy golden amber color with average head . smells of oily hops and herbals like cedar and a bit musty . taste is hoppy with herbal grassy quality . a bit woody . hops gives way to sweet malt flavor . the aftertaste is bitter but is very characteristic of the genre . nothing overbearing . smooth and clean . i could dig downing this at the beach . i guess brewers from nantucket would n t have it any other way i guess .,taste,0.8,1
here it is my first real time review . i will type my thoughts as i drink and it s no ordinary brew at all . this is my second bottle of this mighty stout the first one gave me one of my worst hangovers of all time . it was my th beer of the night but it counted for more . i m more in my right mind tonight . first off someone did n t like the label . the words vim and vigor are markered out . my guess is that someone in government beurocracy thought that the phrase suggested healthy properties to the beer . idiots . so now it reads a very dark beer brewed with ridiculous amounts of barley color is completelely fully stygian black head is a good that slims down right quick and a tannish hue . aroma is strong and powerful from the start . magnificent . deep dark roasty and toasty boozy rummy . the deeper i drinker in the nose the more the alcohol kicks into my senses . like a rich roasted cognac . a stick of molasses candy wrapped in a licorice whip and doused with a cocktail of meyer s amaretto b b and booker s bourbon . this aroma is utterly unheard of . now to drink the damned thing . gargantuan mouthfeel thick rich . well really those phrases are useless in this case i need something stronger . you bite you chew and this dark lush and yes dangerous elixir washes over the mouth the senses swim reaching and grasping for adequate words to describe the experience yet always wanting . alcohol is sharp and stinging always present always snaking itself up and in and drunkening . malt is massive in this mammoth stout providing thick flavor and booze glorious booze . i ca n t detect a stitch of hops anywhere . so who needs em mac . how dry i am . how dry i am.nobody knows . how dry i hic . tiny sips brother tiny sips there s no guzzling allowed with this monster unless you re some kind of maniacal masochist . i had to take the drinkability factor way down because there s no way you can have more than one unless you have a death wish . i wish i wish i wish this came in tiny bottles and was a hell of a lot cheaper . that d make a nice lovely nightcap . i wish i wish . yeah all those wishes and a magic wand will grant me world peace and a date with salma hayek . oh . what . a . beer . . time for beddy bye y all . oh . this is lovely . yum.snzzzz.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,taste,1.0,1
this pours with a giant sized long lasting tan head over super hazy amber liquid . nose is yeasty fruity and spicy with some malt presence too . taste is sharp peppery effervescent followed by sugary malt sweetness and a quickly subsiding hop bitterness . finishes warm and spicy with noticable alcohol . a very warming and complex brew in the biere de garde style .,taste,0.9,1
i have been waiting to try the minute ipa for years . i finally got the guts to purchase a ounce for . . i ve always been a fan of dogfish head and in particular their minute ipa so i had high expectations for this brew . i have to agree with some of the other reviews that it does taste more like a barleywine than a double ipa . the hops are very clearly present but i feel that there is a loss of unique flavor . there was a different aroma almost citrus but the hops made it very difficult to find it . i enjoyed the but if you re looking to try an upgrade from the minute then i do not recommend this brew . if you are looking for a balanced session then i still would not recommend this beer because it is a palate killer . however if you love hops and want to try something different then it s worth a try . good brewin,taste,0.6,1
got this as my start off beer when i and a group of friends went to monk s cafe a couple days ago . poured from a cask into a hexagonal glass . a deep dark red very clear and still due to lack of carbonation . very interesting s intense winey aroma with a boatload of cherries . t upfront cherry and yeast tart and eye opening . m no carbonation was kind of a weird sidestep in my mind so the mouthfeel was nothing special but it was n t hard to drink . d have one as a starter or with dinner . good to sip and savor but you do n t want to drink that much acid . overall i m glad i tried it . i d have a much more detailed review if i was n t drawing from scribbled notes and foggy memory but if you like kriek lambics this one s worth a try if you re going to monk s .,taste,0.9,1
oz . pour of great on tap at alpine brewing . review from notes . one finger off white head that sits atop a super dark ruby body . head eventually disappears and leaves no lacing behind . oily legs . smells of super rich caramel and toffee . then some bourbon and oak but the pungent sweet scent of caramel and toffee are the focus here . tastes of raisins plumbs and a vinous component . then caramel toffee bourbon vanilla and oak . a rich sweet and complex brew . the mouthfeel is thick syrupy and nicely carbed . smooth but a bit palate crushing by the end . alcohol is well hidden but it is a heavy and somewhat palate crushing brew . a real treat that i was stoked to have the opportunity to try .,taste,1.0,1
this was my first experience with any molson product . straw colored hardly any head looks pretty watery . smells like alcohol and corn especially at room temperature . the flavor is generic corny macro ness though i d say it s above average for malt liquor and a hair better than bmc crap . do not let these get warm like most macros they get rather brutal at room temperature . i rated drinkability low since it s pretty watery stuff and because it s . abv which will definitely sneak up on you if you drink too many of these . my buddy drank or in about two and a half hours and needless to say did n t feel the next morning . if i m shopping for beer on a budget i d grab some labatt blue or killians over this any day . xxx like all malt liquor is clearly aimed at getting a quick buzz and i m not really into that .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured with a nice frothy off white head that dissipated leaving very nice lacing at the top of my glass . the beer is very clear orange gold . smell pine hops citrus hops like oranges sweetness similar to white grapes taste pine hops mild citrus a metallic flavor caramel malt ends with a nice mild bitter flavor . mouthfeel light bodied nice bitter tingle on the tongue quite a bit of small bubble carbonation leaves mouth with bitter and dry feel . overall really good drinkability the flavors are subtle and mostly enjoyable . the metallic flavor brings my overall feeling about this beer down . would be great on a warm summer night to wind down with but nothing too special .,taste,0.6,1
a a slightly golden color with a healthy white head billowing at the top s very sweet and light t very light and refreshing almost like champagne . this beer has a mix of cloves a slight spice with a touch of banana . hops hit a little bit but finished off very smooth . m feels light on the tounge with a bit of a tingle from the carbonation . d very drinkable would enjoy on a hot summer day or with a light meal .,taste,1.0,1
a a very caramel colored brew with a huge thick foamy head no lacing . s bananas thick malt syrup like the stuff out of the bag can caramel faint cloves . a nice aroma . t an initial mild sweetness that has hints of banana pear and apples along with the malty caramel and bready flavors . the aftertaste has a mild grassy bitterness meshed beautifully with lingering hints of malty sweetness accented by subtle fruits . m carbonation is fairly intense . though the beer has little more than a medium thickness it manages to glob up in the back and sides of my mouth . d pretty good . it is no aventinus but it is an excellent and pleasant choice for a weizenbock .,taste,0.9,1
a thick and dense dark brown black with a nice inch thick tan head . s citrus dark chocolate some malt and belgian yeast phenolics t the beer has too much going on and its very muddy . chocolate hits in the forefront and citrus on the back note but inbetween is a very strange flavor resembling burnt toast . m too thin for traditional belgian styles a tad thick for a porter but it worked together ok. d not quite a drain pour but nothing i will seek out . ive now had all the vertical epic series beers dating back to and this is the only one that did n t blow me away .,taste,0.4,0
served in a ladenburger pokal . pours a pale golden straw with a nice jet stream bubbling toward the rich thick head . the aroma is somewhat dull with subtle notes of hopes citrus and even a bit of wheat like grass creeping in as well but nothing too strong . the taste however is anything but boring as a crisp semi bitter blend of hops and citrus flow over the tongue . the balance is lovely as is the nicely moderate body which allows for many many minutes of constant imbibing . personally this is the best tasting pils that i have ever had .,taste,1.0,1
my mother in law brought this back from gasbe in quebec . i was very impressed with this brew to say the least . this beers shelf life is around years and i think that i might keep one of these in the celler and check it out in more years . served from a ml foil wrapped bottle into my second maudite snifter aquired on ebay by my brother as a christmas gift to me thanks bro after an unfortunate incident breaking my first while washing it . a the beer pours a foggy dark redish brown with nice crackling finger thick head very lively settles to ring of foam around the glass . s very yeasty lots of fruit some aromas of wheat oranges some wilds spice as well very complex nose . t once again with the excellent yeast flavors spices are very nice with hints of clove some peppery flavors as well caramel malt is there overall a fairly sweet and fruity brew classic of most good belgians . there is some faint flavors of hops in the finish but almost undetectable . one word gt complex . m sweet and fairly crisp medium bodied brew with excellent carbonation . d outstanding i must say . overall an immaculate brew from a brewery well know for its quality brews which are by far the best brews out of canada . this alcohol in this amazing savoury beer hides like a theif in the night take your time its a good one .,taste,0.9,1
six and a half percent . really . shhh . do n t tell the alabama abc board . this one slipped into al somehow like a handful of others that are over the limit here . just a decent drinkable ipa though pretty one dimensional . has a slightly cloudy appearance which i like as it suggests a lack of filtering . quite pale in color . malt backbone is pretty thin . good citrusy hop punch . does n t stand out but a pleasant quaff . we takes what we can get here in deprived alabama .,taste,0.6,1
served on tap at the brewpub with appetizers on . poured a very light yellow in color with faint whispy stings of foam on top . fairly clear with just a hint of haze . nose was light and just a bit yeasty but more like a sparkling wine or light white wine . flavor was lightly complicated . very light malts but a yeastiness that clung without being pungent . instead of hops there was lemongrass . used according to the description and this gave the beer a light spingy fresh laundry flavor . extremely light . if i did not know this was beer fermented with a white wine yeast i might have thought this was a bad sparkling wine . however it was very interesting and unique but i would have lost interest after a few glasses .,taste,0.9,1
a dirty hazy copper colour it dirty copper can be a colour . so so head and lacing . nice balance between toasted caramel alts and floral pine hop with a hint of grapefruit peel . no booziness which is a surprise given the abv i ll give it this much . a drinkable strong beer . booze is hidden so well the belgians might blush . after that a bit two dimensional . sweet caramel malt oily pine cobined with grapefruit peel bitterness . mouthfeel works with the oily slickness matching well with the intense hoppiness . got ta try an aged version . new tastes too much like a yank double ipa for my taste buds . nice but let s see if if improves with aging .,taste,0.7,1
black with brown edges little head . vague malt smell not picking up much else . malt a little dark chocolate dark bread and spiciness . a tasty blend . mouthfeel nice and smooth . bell s really knows how to do a stout . not my favorite from them but very solid .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a shaker pint although i thought about drinking straight from the can . pale golden yellow with a big head that disapates into a thick film . i was surprised to see that i got lacing . i actually wanted to give this higher marks in taste but restrained myself . you see this beer was my dad . this is what he drank and the beer i took many a childhood sip of . it is harder and harder to find this beer and actually picked it up to make beercan chicken . but this was a swig down memory lane for me . i am surprised that it still tastes pretty much the same since schaefer went under this beer has been passed around alot .,taste,0.8,1
solid dark copper colour with garnet highlights . good clarity . a creamy yellowish tan head looks nice but disappears too quickly . some bready malts are good . a small amount of sour pineapple comes through but it disappears after a couple of minutes . sour sour pineapple is predominant . some good complex dark malts are present in the midpalate . but why why why must every redoak beer in a bottle be sour . they are all the same tart pineapple . i d let this off as a bad bottle but my experience says that they are all like this . it s a pity as the hints of malt i get are really good . medium bodied moderately high carbonation . that would be fine except for the mouth puckering astringency that comes through . not all that drinkable . firstly its astringent . then the flavours are wrong and are n t that nice . it s really a shame that redoak sets itself out as australia s best brewery but they ca n t get a single thing into a bottle without screwing it up .,taste,0.4,0
a dark garnet with a white head adn great lacing and some good head retension . s earthy notes asd pepper . perhaps served a bit to cold to pull anything else out . did n t get much more out of the nose as i let it warm . t bursting with fig date some prune and fresh ripe plum the malty flavors hit next with chocolate coffee and toffee then the spicy yeast and it finished with some alcohol warmth . m creamy yet dry and warming in from the tongue all the way down . d there is an abundance of fruit and malts yet the sweetness is well balanced by the spicy yeast and alcohol . there is a nice finish and and nice alcohol that slows you down from drinking it too fast .,taste,1.0,1
pours gold amber wtih a large fading head . nose shows hay and light malt with a hint of floral hops . very light on . similar flavours but even fainter . lots more straw hay flavours . carbonation could be higher . pretty boring . i seem to remember this having more honey notes last time round .,taste,0.4,0
orange amber color and crystal clear . the head is disappointing in that it dissipates very quickly and leaves little lace . beautiful sweet candy sugar aroma . there is the presence of alcohol without the there are times where i explore the beer world for something memorable . stone has now done it twice for me . first i consider their ipa to be best i ve yet tasted . here is the best barley wine . the flavors start with barley malt that is not overpowering like most of this style . still it is very full bodied . the swallow is a wonderful hop kick that mellows out the sugars . usually i find this style to be too obvious in alcohol or sweetness . this is stunningly well balanced . yet it retains all of the expectations of a fine barley wine .,taste,1.0,1
this beer looks pretty average on the pour and in a glass . the taste hovever is far from impressive this beer has also been responsible for many headaches in the past . this is a very bitter difficult to drink beer and there are other much more drinkable less expensive alternatives to this swill that has somehow managed to secure itself as a symbol of national identity .,taste,0.2,0
pours a near black with a one finger light brown head . quickly disappears and no lacing as well . nice aroma . a lot of chocolate . a big chocolate syrup aroma is the most overpowering . taste follows but much milder . same artificial chocolate flavor some roasted chocolate and a little bit of dark fruit hops to finish it out . smooth and not dry .,taste,0.6,1
a poured into a snifter it comes out dark black with a two finger almond coloured head . head disappears and evidence of carbonation only around edges of glass none in middle . s medium strength wet malt smell . no hops no chocolate . t sweet malty start with a very nice cocoa flavor . cocoa flavor lingers into aftertaste . i d been warned that the flavor grows old quick . gets a little malty over time and i think the cocoa fades . still good . m for a beer so dark it is quite light bodied . little more to say about it . o like it . do n t love it .,taste,0.8,1
the bottle says this beer is made with sake yeast . and it definately lends to an entirely different flavor . ingredients are hops malt and yeast . opaque honey yellow . thin white head . honeyish aroma . complex flavor or honey and malt with bitterness in the finish . the bitterness does not seem hoppy though . it is hard to believe that they used no honey in brewing this . microbubbles on a medium bodied beer . the bitterness is a bit off putting .,taste,0.8,1
stone levitation ale poured dark brown amber with a nice two finger head and it left a fair amount of lace on the glass . the color was complex and inviting . the smell popped during the pour and was citric and sweet . as for flavor it was bland . the feel was dominated by light carbonation and was only moderately bitter . it felt more like club soda than ale . on the bright side like club soda it was very refreshing . i enjoyed levitation after working in the yard on a hot day however it was n t a worthwhile ale experience . next time i work up a thirst i ll have a club soda and follow it with an arrogant bastard . now that s worthwhile .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed from blind bif poured into my bruery snifter as instructed . a pours black as night no light can get through this darkness . an inch of dark tan khaki head nice retention as a top layer of foam stays on this beer . as i swirl this beer carbonation is released perfectly and the head reappears instantly . very nice lacing im in for a high abv beer . . s this has got to be a bourbon bbl stout . the smell is phenomenol . bourbon vanilla cherries plums chocolate a bit of roasty coffee . . t the taste is a little more astringent and the flavors of the nose do not come through at all . lots of black patent roasty malt to this beer . very high ibu s something i do not typically enjoy in my stouts . this beer is so astringent i feel i need to hydrate . this beer tastes like it needs a couple years of age to get out of puberty . m the mouth feel is good slightly thin for this style . could be a little thicker and a little creamier . . o this beer is about to be a drain pour for me . the hoppy astringency are just not inviting to my palate at all . if i had to choose a style im going with russian imperial stout . the reveal blaecorn unidragon . thanks alewatcher . this beer was a definite want but not at all what i was expecting from the reviews i have read . i am really glad i had the opportunity to try this beer . . . i hope i can get my hands on another to age .,taste,0.4,0
just visualize . it s an ipa . double . mixed with a barleywine and for good measure a splash of an old ale . now does n t it blow you away . the appearance is a deep red brown . a wispy off white head floats nicely . a woodsy oaky aroma with such a floral hop aroma it s crazy . flavor . complex as hell . deep and cascading . begins almost too sweet short of cloying but sweet and carmelly from the malt . there is a old ale type ester in the middle of flavor as it finishes with a mild yet piney bitterness . oaky all the way through . a slick mouthfeel lower than i typically like in the carbonation . it s not a double ipa . or really any other style . it s just its own weird creation full of flavors and balanced like you would n t believe .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at ashley s in ann arbor . i was surprised to see this on tap and it came in a small ounce glass for a decent price . this really is n t much like other dipas in that it is overwhelmingly sweet . it has a strong cider ish vinegar smell . there is definitely a strong hop presence but the overall flavor of the beer is just trying to pack as much of punch as possible . it is extremely strong but i found myself having no trouble drinking it . it is definitely a unique beer that does n t align itself very much with other dipas . and it is delicious .,taste,0.9,1
man the beers available at gentile s wine shop are pretty sweet . one time i got some gumball head . next time black chocolate stout . this time el camino . i ve been hankering to try this one for a few weeks now and it seems like a great idea now . here goes some fun pouring it into my twelve ounce snifter . appearance fantastic two fingers of burnt sugar head develops quite easily . it falls down to a respectable one finger after its sixty seconds of fame . the strong collar of frothy goodness brings me joy as i gaze deeply . it has a moderate amount of lacing nothing like a heavy stout but interesting . the liquid itself is definitely black . i did n t expect anything different but it should be noted i suppose . no outer edge hues just pitch darkness . bouquet its like a kitchen experiment gone right . at first i smell the peppercorns with great clarity . behind that there is a favorable malt profile . its not caramel its not bread but it smells in between those two . the fennel is not present as far as i could noticed but there was a faint breeze of something on the way out . i m not exactly sure if its figs but its fruity nature could be it . flavor profile overwhelmingly peppery on the open is instantly distracting and unique . its outrageously spicy because of this molecule alone . following this up are also the faint tingles of raisins . this itself is blurred by the alcohol that perks up halfway through each sip but quickly dissipates allowing me to move through the final verse . fantastic finish . oh goodness . i never would have imagined chocolate malts to have been as pronounced as this bad boy . it starts at the tip of the tongue and spreads fully in a pattern reminiscent of melting dark chocolate on my tongue . oral sensations an undoubtedly full bodied beer here . this bad boy leaves little clues behind on my lips and gums that i pick up on while typing up this review . its not sticky like syrup but it mimics the feeling that only humid days can copy . there is a significant lack of creamy or smoothness that would pick this up to a great beer . conclusions this beer is not one to have again unfortunately . it was fun to try but its hard to truly enjoy . if too much of the liquid is taken in during a sip it instantly becomes unpalatable . the alcohol becomes the dominant focus and the pepper is its little crony nothing else . its almost like work to drink it at certain moments . however with the proper methods it is something to try for everyone .,taste,0.8,1
good lace nice coffee like color as expected reminds me of some past efforts of the holiday anchor steam hoppiness that stands out for a porter some pine undertones enjoyed assertive hops for a porter enjoyed overall drinkability will go back for another .,taste,0.9,1
draft at publick house . aged in bourbon barrels for months . black body with no head . tons of bourbon bals on the nose . vanilla maple syrup faint toastiness . rich and caramelized . smells quite nice hugely better than regular life and limb . the palate likewise is extremely bourbon forward . nice caramel vanilla maple syrup sweetness with just a touch of toasted malt . essentially a bourbon barrel showcase it s probably for the best that the base beer is barely recognized . the body is a bit thin but it does the job . finishes with toasted caramelized sweetness . bit of lingering almond like nuttiness and a touch of cola . surprisingly nice overall a vast improvement over the base beer .,taste,0.9,1
a quite good . the head was large and foamy pleasant dark amber color . not extraordinarily carbonated but i do like that . pretty good looking ale . s honestly does n t really have one . very muted . from what i can pick up it is pleasant just quite understated . maybe slightly fruity . sweet smelling . t very tasty . nice blend of the burnt toast and bite from fruit . not really bitter . quite balanced i think . top end has a little bit of tart medium finish . m smooth . not really grainy at all . not much to say really . d i was impressed pretty damn good ale . not something that you ll see me drink often bit on the light side for my taste but a welcome change .,taste,0.8,1
they say labatt s blue is the bud of canada and corona is the bud of mexico . well duvel is the bud of heaven . it pours out golden not piss poor yellow like bud . the head lasted all the way to the bottom of my glass never seen any beer do the same . the lemon taste splashed in my mouth and was quickly replaced by a tartness that was n t too bitter . the . alc . level do n t kick in until way after you finish the brew . if a b had some balls this is what bud should taste like but it never will .,taste,1.0,1
consumed on november th in a triple petrus snifter . poured from a . ounce bottle purchased at bevmo burbank a few days prior . label reads angel s share grand cru abv . bottle has some illegible yellowish numbers around the bottom rim impossible to tell if these are batch dates . bottle opened with a muted little pop . beer is the color of prune juice and about as cloudy and opaque . absolutely zero carbonation . aroma is strong redolent of cherries and dark pitted fruits raisins prunes dates . slight woody character . boozy . flavor follows nose for the most part with the addition of a peaty salty character and a touch of rich chocolate and some muted vanilla . low bitterness what there is seems to come from the oak barrel aging . quite sweet perhaps a bit too much . mouthfeel is quite thick and coating like rich chocolate milk . no carbonation cloying . alcohol warms on the tongue and significantly in the belly . not a value for the price . this beer would be far more drinkable with some carbonation especially a low amount to help cut the alcohol and thick sweetness .,taste,0.8,1
appearance . poured a finger of foamy pink head that steadily reduced . colour is a deep barely transparent red . smell . the first smell is a musty cork aroma please do n t be tainted . that may actually be the oak barrels that the beer is brewed in . some fresh cherry particularly skin slightly herbal . taste . wow this tastes like sour warheads . i was told of the mouth puckering sourness before but this has just blown me away . wow . there is a distinct damp woody flavour muted cherry flavour a little vinegar and the sweetness overpowered by the sourness . nice aftertaste . mouthfeel . puckering sourness dicatates here a low level of fine carbonation . moderately weighted leaves the mouth feeling a little sticky . drinkability . low . true to the style somewhat refreshing but i think most would struggle with this as i did . overall . perhaps this is a good example of a traditionally brewed lambic but it is just too much for me . very expensive also but it was worth the try . shoot me for saying it but i think i prefer belle vue kriek .,taste,0.8,1
version oz bottle app orange amber with a hint a haze . a small off white head that quickly dissipates . smell a light smell mostly of floral hops . some sour malt smell as well . taste a burst of sweet bitter west coast hops . seemingly light malt flavor . as it warms the bitterness subsides and a sweet malt flavor comes through . hints of lemon are present reminiscent of a good english tea . becomes much more like a bitter and much more mild as i drink . highly carbonated with a standard mouthfeel .,taste,0.8,1
bought this about months ago and it was old at the time i bought it . it was in a store with a very slow moving stock . the exact age vintage is unknown . however i know it is over a year old . poured into my dfh signature glass . appearance deep burgundy ruby color with a one half finger off white head that dissipates relatively quickly . leaves a cap and some lacing . smell dark fruits and caramel . this smells amazing . the smells are so bold and assertive yet smooth . taste dark fruits caramel raisins . not bitter at all . i guess this was older than i hoped . i like my barleywines mellowed out but not to the point where the bitterness is completely gone . honestly it tastes like a more assertive quadrupel . it is good but i assume past its prime . i have not had it fresh so i can not compare but most barleywines start off with a more aggressive hop presence . the malt flavor in this is great . mouthfeel smooth almost creamy lightly carbonated . overall i enjoy this not my favorite for the style and i will need to find a fresh one for comparison sake . the malt flavor in this is amazing i want to have this one with some bitterness and hop presence .,taste,0.6,1
poured a dark brown amber with a nice half finger tan head that melts to a very nice sticky lacing . aroma is mostly sweet and toasted malts . taste is toasted malt with a hint of bitter sweet chocolate that is quickly followed with a pleasant contrasting bitterness . .a combination of hops and the burnt malt . aftertaste is toasted malt bitterness and drying . i like the combination of flavors in this brew . .a surprising brown .,taste,0.8,1
poured a nice full head over a deep copper fluid . few bubbles . smelled lightly sweet and dry . the initially hoppy and dry taste was enjoyable but the finish was rough and gritty . i have found that this keeps me from enjoying more than one of many brews .,taste,0.9,1
appearance hazy amber color with a thin cream colored head smell slightly malty citrus perhaps lemon or orange hops some pine and yeast and alcohol taste hop bitterness pine some citrus very slight sweet malt mouth feel light bodied smooth very little bite slight bitter aftertaste overall it does n t wow and its a little bland there is an initial burst of flavor but it dies quickly . not terrible but not good either .,taste,0.6,1
a it pours initially a light golden color and converts to a golden amber a little cloudy looking finger lengths for a head s has a complex sweet citrusy malt aroma hints of pineapple . t hello hops . this beer is jam packed with a bitter sweet hoppy presence m it has a very sour initial mouthfeel aftertaste does n t linger too long its slightly carbonated d i really enjoyed the initial taste im new to imperials but a fan of ipa s and if you are a fan of a hoppy beer you ll find it to be really delicious . but the mouthfeel is not something to look forward to . i can see this pairing well with spicier foods on a summer day .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a dark dark brown nearly black . foamy head which retires fairly quickly but leaves persistant lacework . smell toffee ish roasted barley . not much in the way of esters but i suspect that s due to the temperature . taste wow . this is a very nice beer . strong malt aspect at the beginning transforming into a burnt toffee character mid palate and finally closing with a flavor of brown bread and mild hop character in the lingering finish . exceptionally well balanced beer . mouthfeel chewy and smooth . drinkability excellent . i could drink another few of these easy . very tasty .,taste,1.0,1
botlle ml . light gold very skunky aroma and smoked grain . taste is standard lager light lemon a little sweet . light but sticky palate . an horrible interlude in somewhat a perfect christmas tasting . nothing much to say concerning this standard macro beer .,taste,0.3,0
a the color of dark honey thin layer of head that stuck around for quite a while ever so slightly opaque . s somewhat of a muted smell very herbal and earthy . t the label says an intense hop experience and that seems very appropriate loads of bittering hops that dominate the palate also a nice touch of mild sweetness in the background a hint of banana . m velvety . d as a lover of hops this is an easy beer to enjoy as there is no shortage of them .,taste,0.9,1
my turn to finally have a crack at this thing . pours solidly into the glass big huge bubbles abound in the carbonation and i am ready to go smell is of major hop kickback alcohol and malt . taste is brutally hoppy stretching me to the limit i love hops but this came close to overkill for even me still damn tasty though and goes down well for a big beer . be careful with this one four or five of these quick and you ll be in trouble . final rating i love it like all of troegs beers but it lacks the perfection of balance of hopback or sunshine pils in their regions that said it is a ramped up ipa that competes easily with the best ipas you can find bar none . so congrats to troegs .,taste,0.8,1
notes from . a super dark black color body with a single finger of brown colored head lots of lacing left behind . aroma of espresso beans burbon and chocolate.flavor up front is charred malt burbon and chocolate then some notes of wood smoke tobacco vanilla and black licorice.little to no carbonation a slick slightly oily creamy mouthfeel with a bitter finish and boozy aftertaste.i would not call this sessionable i guess but very good.for the money and the mess around to get this i think i like the regular breakfast stout a little better than this .,taste,1.0,1
light straw colored lager . decent bit of carbonation thin white head . a poorly carbonated budwiser . not even sure it looks that good . earthy malt dominates here . the hops somewhat mix with it and give this beer a very earthy grainy aroma . still overall fairly sweet in nature . not overly complex . the aromas are all in the taste . a sweet malty beer with a lot of earthy nature to it . the hops are subtle but enough is there to keep this from being overly sweet . that said there is n t a lot going on here . very good mouth feel . carbonation is great in the mouth and very crisp . moderately clean as well . a very drinkable and sessionable beer . a great example of a bad style . on a hot day you might find this pretty nice if you know water is nowhere to be found . other wise i m not sure why i d go back to this . maybe if i wanted something earthy but would n t dominate the food . for the style this is near the top but while i did take style into consideration i m not rating for the style . on second thought talk about a good way to wing someone from macro lagers . shows that a lager can have character and some flavor . at the same time the beer does n t have so much flavor or power that it could cause anyone an issue .,taste,0.4,0
this beer poured a strange colour almost like light grain wood . the head is fluffy and persistent . the smell is predominantly of lighter grains and sourness . the tastet is quite sour and has a touch of hops . not much in the way of malt flavour but also not too much stupid sweetness . a well balanced flavour and exceptionally light . texture and drinkability are where this beer excels . i could drink a case on a hot day it s so refreshing . great for what it is .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a hazy pale golden color with little to no head . the aroma has hints of caramel and earthy floral hops . the taste is fairly strange . it starts with some citrus and caramel then becomes floral and finishes very earthy and leaves a very harsh aftertaste . the mouthfeel is kind of empty as well . overall not great divides greatest effort .,taste,0.4,0
can pours dark brownish medium off white head . smells of spiced brown sugar malts . the taste is odd a bit bitter at first and then very bland almost nothing detectable . however as it warms up it has a sour note to it . not sure what that s about . otherwise dark sugar malts . feels moderate on the fuller side with mild carbonation on the roof of the mouth . the taste is off putting . the other characteristics of the beer are good but the sourness makes me wonder if i got a bad batch or something . would n t try this again unless i knew for a fact i got a bad one .,taste,0.4,0
on sale at target now i see why it took choking down half a bottle to be able to finish it drank from bottle so no real rating on appearance smell is proper for a nut brown taste is . well . old gym clothes came to mind mouthfeel is hardly noticed as it is overshadowed by the taste drinkability one and done,taste,0.2,0
pour is a pitch black with a solid finger head that hangs around longer than the in laws on holidays . neat coloration for the head . it s a chocolate colored head but it s kind of like it has some red or ruby mixed in . smells like a strong coffee and rich dark chocolate . nice strong roasted backbone supports some fruitiness and dark chocolate . strong black coffee flavors with a nice combination of bittering and alcohol finish . nice strong lasting aftertaste . this beer packs a huge george forman like punch but still maintains it s balance . mouthfeel is that of used motor oil . not that i ve ever had used motor oil in my mouth but this is what i imagine it would feel like . this is a one bottle night capper beer . great offering from duck rabbit which is becoming nc s best brewery with some awsome seasonals and a nice base of regular offerings .,taste,1.0,1
try this one again now that my pallete has aged . a lifesaver at miller park . pours dark dark gold with a decent head in spite of the best efforts of the young pourer to remove all vestiges of head . smells like dark malt cream and cinnamon . an excellent crisp combination . the smell does n t entirely come through in the taste as the cinnamon and malt are both subdued by the beer s intense creaminess . it feels nice yes it feels great actually but it drowns out the beer s flavor . a great example of a mediocre style .,taste,0.7,1
a golden like a west coast ipa . decent head with good lacing as long is sat in my pint glass . s a bouquet of hops . a little biscuitty some rye very floral . fantastic smell . t biscuit rye grapefruit . the pale malt really exposes the hops in this one . at only ibu s it still provides a nice hop kick . m pretty citrusy and maybe a bit acidic but great nonetheless . d i ll have another .,taste,0.8,1
rye pilsener eh . on to the beer we re looking at lemongrass colored beer with a sizable creamy head on top . good retention and i do n t get the aroma . as in i do n t understand it . fruity esters that i ve smelled in other saranac brews it must be the yeast are here too . i get some rustic aromas could be worse . where s the rye . where s that great pilsner taste . something s weird in that fermention process beacuse i m getting a good amount of green apple flavor . yes it could be worse but this is not what i want dominating my pilsner . oddly it is drinkable to an extent probably because of the smooth and semi creamy mouthfeel . off the mark . may i trade in a rye pilsener for a helles .,taste,0.4,0
the liquid is clear the colour is very pale gold . the finger thick head is white . the smell is light . notes of roses white bread and a hint of yeast . the taste is first light . hints of roses and flowers . fresh and light bitter hoppy flavours that reminds me of orange candy . the aftertaste is light with some bitterness and brewers yeast . malt candy in the finish . light carbonation small fresh bubbles . a highly drinkable beer with a fine balance .,taste,0.9,1
wow incredible beer . very hoppy duh a a cloudly orange with a finger s worth of beautiful white foam stays a very long time . s grapefruit evergreen christmas holly . a slight sweet maltiness added to the hops . t delicious if you want to taste hops this is it . same as the nose . balanced with a good amount of malt adding some vanilla and grain . m pretty bitter . a reasonable cover of the alcohol level but not the best of had . but all in all goes down smooth . d this beer is so flavorful i would n t mind having a lot of it but i would n t say it s the most sessionable beer . i m not sold on the drinkability but perhaps i m just being harsh .,taste,1.0,1
this is the first time i tried this beer i drank it out of the bottle . this beer is way too expensive though . the smell is grainy and the taste is somewhat grassy it s very refreshing and quite thirst quenching . with a name like lawnmower this sure hits the spot anytime . i m adding this to my beers choice an excellent brew it is . drinkability is easy mouthfeel is light appearance actually had some color to it . this beer tastes good period .,taste,1.0,1
this poured a beautiful black with rubyish tone on the edges in the light . head was a nice deep tan decently thick and nice lacing . served a bit too cold . but ok smell of roasted malt . taste was a great blend of coffee roasted malt a hint of sweetness and i could of sworn a hint of nutiness in the aftertaste as it warmed up . this was a great tasting stout . mouthfeel i was very disappointed in . i noticed it was much too carbonated than it should have been and a bit too thin . drinkability was tough . although it tasted amazing the mouthfeel was too much of a distraction .,taste,0.9,1
way more hoppy than expected ruins what could have been an exceptional beer in my opinion . i can taste some interesting flavors in the background but have a difficult time enjoying them with the hop pucker coming on so strongly . for reasons unclear to me the barrel aged version seems less hoppy and more enjoyable .,taste,0.4,0
appearance golden yellow with slight white head moderate carbonation smell hops and slight oak very little juniper smell at all was expecting alot more on nose hops dominated beer taste floral hops slight bitter finish a little bit of malt sweetness and hint of the oak and spice not dominated by juniper at all expected more mouthfeel smooth bitter drying drinkability nice hopped beer but really a miss on the style over hopped and not gon na satisfy someone looking for juniper falls short on that aspect of which i expected enjoyable but off style,taste,0.7,1
presentation oz . bottle into a nonic . for brewery fresh taste purchase before is notched at may . a deep brown black completely opaque in appearance . pours with fingers of light brown head which fades fairly quickly leaving a thin cap . good lacing . s sweet earthy notes dominate the nose . nothing offensive but not much going on here . t quite sweet malty cocoa with a bit of roasty coffee . alcohol is essentially imperceptible . for a brew this sweet surprisingly tasty blend . i ca n t quite pin down exactly why but this is really doing it for me . m medium full smooth and pretty creamy . despite a bit of lacking in fullness i m enjoying this . d quite good . goes down incredibly quickly for a ris . this has the makings of an absolute knockout dessert stout or dare i say it . getting wild and making a beer float . future outlook for a beer this sweet this was surprisingly enjoyable and one that i look forward to purchasing again specifically for dessert pairings .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to thesevenduffs for the can . pours a very nice hazy light sun color . bright white finger of head nice lace . big clove and banana aroma with a slight spiciness and a touch of citrus . smells damn good . less clove and banana on the taste but it s there . more citrus juices and breadinesss . crisp feel nice carbonation . i have my favorite styles but a well made beer is a well made beer and this is definitely a well made beer .,taste,0.7,1
this beer obviously has a typo on the label . should n t it read chump . absolutely nothing special about this beer . no head opaque brown body . watery wheaty aroma . weak spicy flavor . pretty simple . great beer for a hot day . sucked this down faster than mochi on new years .,taste,0.6,1
appearance deep dark amber with decent head pour . head does n t retain too well . smell malty sweetness . hop presence definitely there . taste flavor hits mid palate then dissipates . there is a collision of citrus and bitterness that is accentuated by the effervecence . i use the word collision as the two flavors really never mix into a single voice and seem to be at odds with one another . however its all fleeting as the bubbles citrus and bitterness all go away to leave a poor finish . mouthfeel it lacks significant weight and body to impress . it has little viscosity for such a strong ale . if there was more here the taste might linger on the palate and give something more . final thoughts i think it smells and looks better then it tastes . there are better strong dark ales out there . on an interesting note for every case of this sold north coast is donating several dollars to the thelonious monk institute of jazz . i suppose that s why the price is as high as it is for a disappointing beer like this .,taste,0.4,0
pours dark brown and sits in the glass even darker brown . nice tan head that dissapates fast . dank off smell up front . rye spice alcohol . not my favorite smelling brew . taset is good . bitter hop kick with sweet molassis following . some sourness that goes along with the style . smooth and well blended mouthfeel . nice session brew . . some hop kick with lots of sugars to coat the mouth .,taste,0.9,1
sinebrychoff porter oz bottle moderate pour in an english pint bottled uncovered poured black with a small light brown somewhat diminishing frothy head . to be expected from an old porter . smelt of strong vinous and burnt malt qualities molasses tar raisins . taste was upfront strong bitter burnt grain stale bread cobwebs and tar and sweet raisins followed by a bitter burnt grain and coffee and sweet light molasses on a long finish . palate was medium bodied oily softly carbonated and moderately astringent . overall i found that the aged baltic porter i ve had recently smell and taste like musty basements . this one has nice bold flavors and is very comfortable on the palate and the nose . i need to try this fresh but i am very happy with it as is .,taste,0.9,1
had this on tap at my place restaurant in newtown ct . pours a golden amber color with a thick white head . great head retention lasting all the way through the beer . i was expecting it to be a little darker but this ll do . aroma is a strange understated hoppiness much less than i expected with a significant alcohol presence plenty of malt with some fruity esters mainly pear plum and fig . the flavor starts out brutally hoppy but as your palate adjusts becomes much maltier and more complex . hops are interesting appearing all the way through the sip . they start out sort of citric then become more herbal when coupled with the alcohol in the finish . a vague pine like woody feel to the beer with plenty of alcohol presence . the malts are very much like single malt scotch with that overwhelming sweetness and a touch of peat . this beer got extremely sweet by the end of the glass with the hops only appearing in the very beginning of the sip and tapering off quickly to a very alcoholic maltiness . it s a good beer but definitely something for special occassions . i do n t think it has a great drinkability because it starts off pretty hoppy and ends with an almost single malt sweetness . overwhelming each way . could be a wonderful after dinner beer after a great meal .,taste,0.8,1
this beer came right off the tap from the moan and dove in massachusetts . i have heard good things about it so i had high expectations . i have to say i was very disappointed by this brew . it was a golden orange color with a slight white head . it had a very earthy bitter aroma and an overly hoppy bitter taste . no malt character it was like grass in a blender if that makes sense . the aftertaste was much the same and left more to be desired . its light body and carbonation allow it to go down very easy but this taste was too off for my palate i would stay away from this one .,taste,0.4,0
this beer starts with a medium strong spice aroma of cloves and nutmeg . deep copper orange color is great for this style . medium full bodied with a big pumpkin taste and med low spices to balance . again diacetyl detracts from this beer mostly in the finish .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice clear honey . nice looking . does n t smell very pleasant to be honest . difficult to place but not particularly appetizing . taste is intriguing . starts out creamy then the hops come out and there s a butter and caramel finish . one of the friends i was sampling this with said it reminded him of how he would imagine the butterbeer in harry potter . mouthfeel is creamy at first but resolves to mild wateriness . a decent brew but not for drinking in large quantities .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at the brewpub into their shaker pint . a straightforward clear amber body wispy half finger head of quickly dissipating off white foam . light lace . s malt forward aroma nutty toasty and a bit spicy from the rye . quite pleasant . t follows the nose with a medley of smooth malty goodness that finishes with just a hint of herbal hops . quite refreshing . m medium body with abundant slightly sharp carbonation . d maybe it s the rye but for whatever reason this drinks a bit stronger than its posted . . i thought i d get through it quicker than i did . notes maybe i was just expecting too much from an obvious one off but this celebratory brew seemed a bit tame despite being clearly well crafted as are all of willibrew s offerings . i was n t quite on board for the way all of its complexity came from the malt bill a bit more hops would have helped balance this beer out imo . but maybe i just do n t like rye all that much . regardless it was a pleasant beer to drink and i m glad i got the chance to try it . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
not bad for a lager . most lagers tend to turn my stomach but the slight wheat flavoring makes the beer more smooth than tart which is the way i usually describe most lagers . the beer has a slightly sweet fruit taste makes me think of dried apricots . the pour from the bottle is smooth with a quick desolving head . the color is a murky orange though not unappealling murky .,taste,0.8,1
i find it funny that this belgian brewery has classified this as an american wild ale . apperance leaves a bit to be desired . opaque orangish gold color with a little one finger head which makes its exit quickly . the aroma is musty oaky vague faint hops and grapey notes . the flavor is lovely and reminicent of unblended lambic . tart slightly wheaty malt charecter lots of lemon and sharp citrus . some stone fruits near the end . very appropriate body nice feels fuller than it appears . i m eager to see how this ones ages .,taste,0.9,1
pours a mahogany brown with a creamy off tan head . what a creamy sweetly roasted nose dark chewy barley joined by hazelnut oil and freshly roasted coffee . there s some vanilla bean creaminess and brown sugar spice while the hops add delicate and indiscriminate floral tones . the palate is full bodied with a very low carbonation and a sweet delivery that manages to stay restrained and uncloying keeping a lot of its elegance . the creaminess joins the big roasted grain for a flavor reminiscent of breakfast with a warm and gooey cinnamon bun and perfectly roasted coffee . very delicious with a long sweet finish . i m a big fan of this . it s always awesome when a brew reminds me that any style can be delicious if made properly . the sam adams wee heavy sort of killed scottish style beers for me for a while but this has signaled a triumphant return of the style to my beer radar . a lovely roastiness which allows many delicious flavors to join the very pure barley character i ve come to expect from the style .,taste,0.9,1
always up for trying a new can picked up a single at total wine in charlotte a couple weeks ago . into the sam adams pp glass . a pours a light orange gold one finger eggshell head leaves a few strands of lace managing a thin film of retention . s muted hops caramel malt butterscotch hence the butternuts beer ale . . . . not much going on here kinda boring . t better than the aroma for sure . some citrus rind hops a little zesty rich caramel malt . tastes like more of an english ipa or pale ale as the hops are a little more subdued than your typical american ipa . m medium full bodied low carbonation near flat a touch oily . d o nothing exciting about this brew really except that it comes in a can and could be an option when glass isnt a good idea . thats about it .,taste,0.7,1
appearance extremely pale yellow . decent carbonation and great white foam and lacing . this bottle sat around for a bit in a clear bottle so i m pleasantly surprised with this . smell strong malts and some skunked bitter hops . taste mouthfeel more skunked hops and lemony bitterness . even some metallic aftertaste . nothing special . fairly creamy mouthfeel that i like though . drinkability the taste really hurts this category and drops it to an average beer . overall so promising . if only for the taste this would be a decent lager .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a nonic pint glass . a clear bronze colour . left a finger head on top that never disappeared . beautiful lacing . s strudel with a tartness that waters the mouth . sweet and bready . t heavenly dessert like flavors swarm the palate . malty body with a good balance . fruity aftertaste . fantastic . m smooth light body low carbonation level . d i m highly upset that i had not tried this sooner . instant staple beer and probably the best english ipa i ve had . a must try .,taste,1.0,1
pours brown sits black with a strong ruby tint at the bottom of the glass . extra large foamy beige head flowed over the top of the glass . nose is mostly light chocolate with a dab of coffee and a slice of bread . taste is typical stout like chocolate and coffee though neither shines ith any intensity . not real roasty . the rye comes through a bit at the end and adds a slight coarseness to the aftertastes but is surprisingly minimal . good moutheel solid smooth sorta slick . very easy drinkability . perhaps after having triumph s jewish rye earlier this year my expectations were too high but this while not bad by any means was a bit disappointing . its an ok regular stout but the rye aspects let me down .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at varga bar a chestnut brown thin but whispy off white head decent lacing . s amazing blend of toasted nuts dark carmel roasted coffee and toasted bread . t tremeandous malt backbone . like the smell the toasted roasted nuts hints of roasted coffee and cocoa balance perfectly and some nice sweet and bitter flavors on the backend . abv is hidden well . m medium bodied slightly mouth coating prefect carbonation level . d delcious complex and well hidden abvs . outstanding one of the best dogfish beers and one of my personal favorites . would love a case of this to drink regularly .,taste,1.0,1
poured a deep hazed burnt orange with the chunks and floaties swirling about with a great creamy like one finger head that was there thru the duration of the whole glass citrusy aromas waft right away with undertones of pine quite fresh on the nose and very effervescent.now the big hoppiness in this brew doesnt show up right off the bat it seemd to take awhile before it really kicked in when it it does its quite citrusy with the before grapefruit taking center stage the rye comes in the finish and after taste with just a light sour punch.incredibly drinkable at . alc . i would have never guessed its not as bold as i had thought it would be but its pretty damn good .,taste,0.7,1
i tasted belgian christmas ales and prefered this one . the color was reddish brown with a slight brownish head . the taste was quite complex bread pudding plums caramel cinnamon and just the barest trace of alcohol . wonderful warming mouthfeel and quite drinkable . after the other i tried i wanted another of these .,taste,0.9,1
poured out of the bottle a pleasant clear copper brown with a cream colored head . little retention but some intermittent lacing . smells of wood and caramel malts . flavors are a little spicy mostly malt hops seems lacking a little nutty and toffee or caramel . definitely fall ish . decent mouthfeel medium carbonation . finish is a little tangy when the hops finally show up . a mediocre beer .,taste,0.6,1
purchased at washington street purveyor lexington va a guinness like only with a better rocky head and excellent lacing . s raisins caramel banana a touch of mocha and malt . t m world class in every respect outstanding . very complex especially as it warms . dark fruits cocoa powder a touch of earth light supportive carbonation that pull it together perfectly . wow . soft creaminess that straddles density and being light without being either . balanced . d very drinkable but given its abv one would be quite limited . this is n t the type of ale to have out on the deck in summer heat but it would be splendid pretty much any time anywhere .,taste,1.0,1
perhaps this is what bell s is meant to do . overall i m more impressed with their porter than any other of the line . pours quickly out of the bottle with an half inch of head disappating quickly and leaving a fine coppery tan lace on top . thicker along the rim . color is deep leather brown black in saturation and quite opaque . tried to hold it up to some light and managed to spill experimental error or general incompetance i m finding it a little weak in the nose generally unexpressive . solid dark roast a little espresso perhaps a little sarsaparilla . tastes deep heavy and satisfying . strong malt sweetness hazelnuts and slightly old coffee . hints of cinnamon and vanilla . mouthfeel is heavy but not creamy rich but not garagulous . fine bitterness in the finish cutting the sugars down to size . i demands me some more .,taste,0.9,1
i d like to say this beer looks like crap seeings how it is the beast and all but it actually looks fairly decent with a golden color and a white head . smell is almost nonexistant with a faint adjunct odor detected . taste is very faint with a grainy adjuct flavor that builds up in the finish . very light bodied not much different than water . beer is lightly carbonated . drinkability is good but so is water s . not much going on in this beer but it has some alcohol to it and is actually not the worst ice beer i ve ever had not that it says much .,taste,0.4,0
received a oz bottle in a local local beer trade . it pours a nice dark apricot body with a creamy head . great lacing on the grass . it didtnt produce a strong aroma like i expected but you get nice hoppy tropical fruits . it has a nice smooth mouth feel that is mildly hoppy upfront but you get a spice from the rye towards the end that highlights the hops . im not a big fan of rye beers but i love this beer . i wish i could get it locally .,taste,1.0,1
this was the first beer i ve had from mcb and i was certainly disappointed . the color was a poop brown there was little to no carbonation as flat as a pancake with no head to speak of what so ever . for flavor i did get a bit of corn at first however this must have been my imagination because as i later found it lacked flavor completely . two good things about this beer it came in a cool looking box which was commented on by the neighbors it was smooth and drinkable and slightly refreshing . overall save your money and buy some pbr,taste,0.3,0
oz . bottle poured into das festhaus pint glass . a midnight with a mocha colored ring . no head no lacing . s alcohol chocolate and little roasted coffee . t wow . boozy initally . reminds me of a liquor godiva like . leaves a burnt walnut like taste like if i were to eat the ashes of a campfire . alcohol becomes even more present after it warms . m silky creamy with a heavy charred and booze aftertaste . d a true sipper that lacks any ability to be consumed en mass . bbcs is a huge beer the biggest i ve ever had . more complex than rasputin . i am going to cellar some to see how it is after the alcohol is tamed .,taste,0.8,1
celebration . i did n t notice the date when i bought it but i figure years wo n t hurt a spiced winter warmer . served cool into a watou glass . celebration has a beautiful red amber color and good clarity . the head is thick at first an off white color but it settles quickly leaving some spotty lacing . aroma is nicely spiced with corriander clove and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla . flavor is unfortunately a bit of a let down . there is definately a strong spice character dominated by the clove but lesser amounts of cinnamon . there is a bit of cherry and port . it tastes like it could have been oak barrel aged such is the vanilla . caramel rounds it out and the balance is all the better for it . mouthfeel is medium full in body with lower carbonation . overall a decent beer but disappointing . i would love to try it fresh because it may not have been aged properly i only bought it months ago so i ll keep my eye out for more .,taste,0.7,1
as im going through the remains of our ghetto beer pot luck in my refrigerator i find myself a tall can of red dog . the funniest part of the beer is how it is not red at all actually it really hasnt much color at all but like jason said in his review you get what you pay for . . anyways every once in a while i am in a situation where its am and the only place i can find to buy beer is a or an am pm . in this situation i try to remember the logical party choice are tall cans of this stuff . has slightly more true beer flavor than bud and the other macro brands which isnt saying much haha slightly less rice adjunct flavor very drinkable in a stitch . this is a good choice in my opinion for the macro brew enthusiast . which isnt me lol but like ive said before whatever you choose to drink . cheers . . .,taste,0.4,0
appearance rich clear cherry red with a thin cm even white head . smell light floral malty aromas with a soapy character . taste very metallic to start which is quite terrible . after the nasty metal flavor comes some real beer flavor that is malty and sweet . but then more nastiness arrives with an earthy musty fungus like flavor that burries into the palate like a drill . and to top it off the ending is extremely watery . nothing good going on in this beer . mouthfeel aside from the piercing flavors this beer is rather clean . but clean and painful is still bad . drinkability hell no pretty much sums up this beer . i m glad this was the last beer i drank that evening or my palate would have been ruined for every other beer . now i know why they call it red rocker . it rocks you palate like a case of oral gonorrhea .,taste,0.2,0
i have pined for the opportunity to try this oft and generally universally lauded brew . i was afforded that opportunity at the map room chicago illinois . this beer presents itself to me much darker than i had expected an autumn leaf red with a minimal skim . just a few freckles of lace are observed clinging to the nonic pint as it disappears . the nose of this beer again defies my anticipation it is particularly faint and not what i d necessarily call hoppy . the aroma is full of thin bready malts and just the faintest impression of apple like hop notes . while this beer does carry a good amount of bitterness i am surprised to find a very marginal amount of actual hop flavor . the malt is slightly sourdough like and gets pummeled around by a thin reedy and metallic bitterness . this one definetely sits on the dry side of things never really getting over that painful tea like bitterness . the mouthfeel of this beer is also particularly underwhelming . no real oiliness or powdery pillowiness to speak of just that incessant clanging bitterness and faint toasted malt . i jiggle the belly in hopes of producing a hop burp but nothing comes . perhaps my years of drinking west coast minded ipas has ruined my palate but this was n t even particularly pleasant to wade through . again i d like to try this closer to the source so i can see if my plaguing negative impression of victory beers has something to do with regional bias freshness transit etc . so far i m with victory .,taste,0.4,0
sat down with this a my favorite local pub with the ravens falcons on the tube . i drank it slowly yeah i kind of nursed it it being my last of the evening . the color was intriguing a reddish . slightly hazey brew with a off white head that lasted well enough but without much lacing . the flavor was all malt and a bit on the sweet side with a touch of an unknown dark fruit . not very bock like but tasty . i detected a twinge of alcohol which might have been more prominent had this been my first beer of the evening . worth another try .,taste,0.8,1
its pretty much terrible but it ll get you drunk . however king cobra or burnett s vodka are both much cheaper and will get you drunk faster so i do n t know why you would drink this stuff . appearance smell taste and mouthfeel are all terrible but hey its drinkable . i regularly drink eight or twelve when my friends have it . its free beer what am i gon na do .,taste,0.4,0
hazy not totally clear frosted bronze amber color body . lasting bulging cream colored thick head . nose manages to isolate the aroma of hop on a spectrum of variations from dry to weedy to sweet to bitter it s all compacted in their . not over the top in potency but solid complexity . taste is big and all about how i imagine the double ipa should be . very much on the sweet rather than dry and weedy side of ipa flavor . lemon sourness and sweetness is grating at times but is balanced and attuned with tropical hop oils . nutty bitterness comes out as it warms . full mouth carbonation works for this slightly over the top brew . medium to heavy body . surprisingly clean finish all things considered .,taste,0.9,1
pours an absolutely beautiful ruby red color with a big orange head . it laces a bit more than most belgians i ve had . smell is good fruity aroma with lots of yeast scents too. taste is heavenly this was the first beer i ever had that was a stretch from bmc i had it about years ago and i remember thinking how could anyone drink this but after a few hundred craft brews this is one i wanted to review . anyway back to the review it has a wonderful alcohol warmness to it as well as a fruity mixture like many belgians have . mouthfeel is very good and full drinkability is a little hampered to do its high abv . exceptional belgian imho,taste,1.0,1
well it s wet . typical lager with not alot to talk about . it does n t pour like a sam adams boston lager . with not much head to speak of . and what there is of it does n t last long so i believe this is a prime example of an adjunct lager . i taste alot of fruit almost like a granny smith apple . it leaves no lace around the glass however it goes down real smooth and tastes real good in your mouth . almost like you could leave it there for awhile . i could see myself drinking this on an everyday basis .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at bodega . looks like an imperial brown or a stout . mahogany in color nearly black . dark head and good syrupy legs . smells very dark and roasty sweet and bitter as well . the flavor does n t impart much belgian anything . super rich roasted malt and biscuitty notes . semi sweet chocolate flavors . full bodied sticky and chewy . not very drinkable but a tasty brew i would n t mind revisiting once a year .,taste,0.8,1
after the rave reviews on here as well as folks personally recommending it to me i was quite dissapointed . so much so that i wonder if i got a bad bottle or a bottle that has been around too long . i ll need to try this again . a poured a dark ruby color which created a large finger cream colored head that quickly settled down into fingers . s smell was unique . alcohol mixed with some sweetness and spiciness . t i did n t like the taste at all . which completely surprised me . something about it just turned me off . super high taste of alcohol mixed with over carbonation and an unpleasnant bitterness . again . maybe i got a bad bottle becuase i did n t taste any of the sweetness that other folks have mentioned . m mouthfeel was high carbonation and an unsmooth bitterness quality . d not very drinkable for me but i will definitely go out and get another bottle to try again . i must have had a bad bottle .,taste,0.3,0
well this beer certainly isnt anything youd want to drink but when you want to party its cheap and in my opinion the best light beer to get . some of my friends who drink this every week wont try anything else . ive tried to get them into the craft brew scene but for some reason they just want their cheap light crappy beers . avoid this certainly,taste,0.3,0
pitch black liquid with dark tan head . very fragrant with hints of blackberries and pumpernickel . this is a bold robust beer with severe burnt maltiness and slightly creamy mouthfeel . hops give it a real kick and finishes with a twang . you ca n t taste the alcohol but you feel the numbing in your mouth and in your gut . quite thick and cloying tarry with a vague milky sourness . reminds me of cuban coffee . i found this beer unique ca n t think of any other like it . not for the timid . it has been hyped to no end on this website but i have to say it lives up to the praise .,taste,1.0,1
grabbed a bottle at the lizard for my tour . it does n t say in heat but there s no other hefe option huge creamy head that did dwindle but left good residue . the beer s color is very light . good clove and banana aroma good spicy kick . it s a nice aroma really . weaker taste howeversomewhat watery . the correct elements are there spicy but not enough . body is not too thin but the flavor is . the spice character persists here,taste,0.6,1
winter brew . appears a dark red amber color . creamy head on top laces the glass nice . smells of biting hops and citrusy fruits lemons limes grapefruit . the taste of this beer is very challanging . i like a good challenge . the hops are so present the beer stings your tongue and bites you in the back of the mouth . intense . you have to swallow the beer fast and evade the taste bud hop attack to even pick up on the maltyness . but that s ok i do n t think this beer was intended to be well balanced in that respect it s just a hop extravaganza . very bitter finish as well . the mouthfeel is crazy an asrtringent biting sting for sure but not in a bad way if that makes sense . i know it does n t make sense but who cares this stuff is kick you in the ass good .,taste,1.0,1
i ve had this beer out of a bottle and on tap and like most beers tap is definitely the better option though it is certainly not bad out of the bottle . the first time i had this beer a glass that was handed to me containing what i thought was a ridiculously orange looking shiner hefeweizen . murky orangish color . as i took a sip the smell and then the taste of the beer hit me and i was positive i d discovered something infinitely better than a shiner hefe . has a citrus oriented smell to it with something else . tastes brilliant . the balance between bitterness sweetness the fruitiness and the carbonation is spectacular . a tad bit of something resembling orange and something else in there coming together beautifully . fairly drinkable . not too heavy not too light wonderful when its warm out . understandably i m probably incredibly biased because i love this style of beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . it poured an opaque deep brown with about a half inch of tan head that quickly dissipated into a slight lacing . there was no detectable carbination or activitiy after the pour . a well balanced mix of sweet and roasted malt can be smelt . a slightly bitter taste at first but it gives way to a fine roasted malt taste that hints at coffee . it feels slightly tingly and foams up just barely when rolled across the tongue . not quite what i typically drink but it from all indications it is a fine representation of an imperial stout .,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear mahogany or brownish red color crowned with a thin lacy cream colored head . an aroma of sweet malt and a touch of earthy hops rise out of the glass . the flavor reflects this aroma in a very well balanced brew . sweet malt and big earthy hop flavor is smooth and accented by a touch of alcohol flavor and at . abv down plays it very well . the finish is a little fruity in addition to the malt and hop flavors and fades slowly into a gentle warming taste of alcohol .,taste,1.0,1
a poured out a clear pale yellow color with a foamy white two finger head . it actually left some very good lacing . s it smelled slightly skunky . also had a grainy nose . t it opened with a bitter spiciness . otherwise a good malt and barley flavor . m it was very crisp and sharp on the tongue . a light bodied beer . d this is n t a bad beer . there are better german pilseners but this is certainly drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
while the bottles and labels of this brewery are unique they have got to get away from these clear bottle . the first impression is of a very skunky beer as is the case of all their beers i have drank . if you can get by the smell this is a pretty good beer . nice reddish color with a small thin head as it pours . could use a little more hops and less malt imo but very drinkable . . . . . .cheers,taste,0.8,1
on cask at the summer victory cafe festival . george dropped a bunch of fresh local strawberries into this light beer . pours a hazy light golden some straw yellow little chunks of fruit floating around medium sized white head forms few lace spots stick thing ring and good retention . smell is great the best natural strawberry aroma i ve smelled in a beer some light floral and fruitiness lightly malty a touch of toast some honey sweetness . taste is nice dry and biscuity some honey sweetness bready light on flavour not a lot of strawberry there but quite enjoyable . mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation super drinkable . this is a great experiment strawberry aroma was fantastic . one of my favorites that day .,taste,0.7,1
pours a copper brown color with a nice white cm head . there was a little bit of lacing . this one looked like i would expect from a scottish ale . the smell was n t too strong just a little bit of earthiness but mostly the smell of sweet malts like medium crystal . the taste was very similar to the smell just some lighly sweet malts a little bit of breadiness a tiny note of chocolate or darker roasted malts . i would ve liked to see a little bit more of some peated or smoked malts or maybe a little bit more depth with some more chocolate or roasted barley tastes . but this was was very smooth and nice . a little chewy but not harsh at all . it enjoyed drinking this beer it was n t too big and did n t hit me too hard . i would say its another nice beer to be had at the abc .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle pours with a thin frothy amber tinged tan colored head that sits on top of a clear rich amber colored beer . the aroma has a dank cheesy note to it that mixes with an herbal and citrus driven hop character that are ultimately drowned out by the funkiness . a touch of caramel malt character struggles to come through the funk aromatics as well . cheesy notes continue in the flavor though they are a touch more muted than in the aroma there is still a really rustic challengingly funky french farmhouse cheese funkiness here that reminds me of really rank toe cheese . the herbal and citrus hop notes are more noticeable than they were in the aroma and the flavor is slightly better than the aroma was too . bitter hop notes mix with light phenolics as they meld together in the finish . this would definitely be a nice beer without the obvious infection . it is still exceedingly hoppy and the chewy malt would have been nice if not drowned out by the cheesy funk .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a glass from a ml bottle . pours a pale golden colour with a white foamy head . the head lingers for a few minutes and reduces to a thin layer . nice lacing on the glass . the aroma is not very strong at all typical of canadian lagers . smells pleasant enough though not offensive . slightly nutty and malty but not much . taste is better than almost every macro lager i ve tasted . the slight nutty aroma makes an even slighter appearance in the taste . slightly hoppy i also detect a hint of banana . pleasant enough yet bland enough to appeal to the masses. one plus is that it does n t have that nasty flavour most macros have when it gets warm . however it is not a very complex taste overall . i m giving it a . since it is far better than most lagers . mouthfeel is smooth nice amount of carbonation . very refreshing . quite watery but not as much as other macros . clean crisp finish leaves very little aftertaste . this beer is very easy to drink and while it wo n t impress most beer geeks it is one of the best in it s category . this is the beer i buy in the summer for drinking by the pool etc . it s a thirst quencher pleasant enough taste and it is a great deal at canadian for a pack compare that to labatt blue at for a pack . nothing special but it s a good cheap beer .,taste,0.9,1
this beer is intense it almost knocked me to my feet . pours a very dark brownish orange color a true dark amber color . the smell is subdued giving only a slight idea of what is to come . the first sip is glorious strong very strong but sweet at the same time not as bitter as you would think a beer would be . this stuff is dangerous it is insanely drinkable for the alcohol content . i am definitely grabbing some of this again .,taste,1.0,1
my girlfriend and i shared a tulip of this as our last beer on the way out of toronado san diego . she ordered after hearing a description while i was talking to my new friends . i was trying to avoid lost abbey brews due to a few moral issues with tomme but there it was and i gave it a go . a this one hit the bar in front of us as . . . a black stout . right in line with what one expects . it has an opaque body that is black as night . the body is glossy and shiny . the head sitting on top of this pour is a deep mocha in color and sits a little over a finger the dude at toronado had all of his pours down . the head is sticky and tosses up some pretty good lace only a little bit slides back down into the glass creating a nice webbing all over the glass . s its chocolaty . lots of dark and milk chocolate coming out of the glass . behind that is a bit more lactose milk cream . vanilla makes itself known along with a little bit coffee bean . with all of that mentioned the most prevelant aroma is that of alcohol . not a distinct booze of any type just alcohol . other than that not getting a whole lot . i expected a little more complexity but mostly getting the usual suspects of a stout with no real wow factor . it smells good though . t it . . . tastes good . actually pretty damn good . it has a serious dose of chocolate but still remains not too sweet . hops are cutting it down but its not hoppy . its well crafted in this department . it still is a sweet stout but its not out of hand at all . lots of dark chocolates and milk chocolates that are really creamy . lots of milk and cream coming through . coffee and vanilla work their way into the mix to add a little bit more . little bit of roast brings some smoke and bitterness . dark fruits dark berries and hazelnut make an appearance . there is a little bit of citrus hops coming out that brings a light chocolate covered orange flavor every once in a while . this rounds off with a little bit of nougat . m full bodied with a light carbonation . this beer is thick creamy and smooth . it coats the mouth but does n t over stay its welcome . abv is present . brings the heat on the throat and tummy tum . finishes a little sweet but not cloying . after taste is n t far off from nutella which is one of my favorite flavors . d its good . i was afraid that was going to happen . this is pretty damn well crafted and tasty . it could use a bit more in the nose arena and the abv could be hidden a bit more but still it is nice . its not in that elite category of imperial stouts but it is close . it was a good deal on tap but the bottles i saw for were a bit of a turn off . i would have it on draft again but i ca n t see myself buying a bottle . well done .,taste,0.9,1
do n t get me wrong this is an awesome beer but it tastes more like an american strong ale than a barleywine . so much hops and there isnt really that distinct sweetness that comes with most barley wines . overall it s very drinkable but if you are looking for a real barley wine dont look here unless you re planning on aging this one for at least a year to let the hops mellow out .,taste,0.8,1
poured from the into a large tulip . color is a fairly cloudy honey shade of amber . big foamy white head that wo n t go away . nice thick lacing as i enjoy the beer . smell is quite funky with a lot of tart fruit as well . potent and pleasant at the same time . sour without being overpowering . lots of herbal smells in the nose to with some coriander spice as well . complex smell is really inviting on to the taste . taste is funky for sure but not nearly as tart and sour as you would expect after smelling the beer . barnyard funk is the dominant flavor with the herbalness in the nose coming through nicely on the palate . some apple comes in as the beer warms . taste is surprisingly simple yet well done . after such a complex nose the flavor comes up a little short but this is still quite an enjoyable saison . tons of carbonation as expected . bubbly light mouthfeel and a bone dry finish . just what you want in a saison . overall a well done beer just wish there was a bit more to it . the low alcohol and easy palatability make this a great one for a hot day . i ll grab another and save it for summer .,taste,0.7,1
this beer poured typically lager into a pint glass it had a nice even head and a dark indeed deep deep brown and nearly black color to it . there was only a bit of translucence and it was crystal clear . the aroma was nothing particularly startling it was average and neutral smelling of slightly smokey malt . the taste was a pleasant surprise . it was smooth and crisp but contained hints of hazelnut smoke chocolate pumpernickel bread and just a tiny bit of crisp but mild hops . the taste did not change significantly upon moving through the glass but remained consistently flavorful and rich without being at all heavy . i ca n t say the beer was particularly profound but it is the most solid schawrzbier that i have had outside of germany . there are enough flavors for it to stand up to heavier foods and more hearty beers but light enough that it is not overwhelming in flavor or character .,taste,1.0,1
served on tap into a branded tulip at cambrinus in bruges . a blackish purple on first glance but red notes in the edges when held to light . finger light tan head with good retention . s very sweet aroma of sugared dark fruits and jam . yeast character subdued . very sweet smelling with brown sugar rounding things out . t sweet in the taste as well . berries mainly . slightly nutty character . finishes long with a butterscotch and caramel note covered by yeast and brown sugar . a good quad overall and must be some special offer since i did n t even see this at the brewery .,taste,0.9,1
pours a thick brown black into a oz goblet . no head but i did n t see it poured so that might have been the bartender . the smell is almost overpowering . extrenely sweet . tastes exactly how it smells . very thick very sweet . i would drink it as an after dinner liquer more than anything else . the large format bottle it usually comes in would probably be too much for me but wonderful in the right quantity and situation .,taste,0.9,1
nice dark amber color . little head and even less retention . faint smell of caramel malt and liquor . nice balanced brew . lots of dry malt and subtle scotch flavor . woody and bready . thick chewy and very smooth . sweet but not overpowering . nice hop bitter undertones . this turned out to be a really good brew just not one i m likely to crave anytime soon . easily drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
poured a ml bottle into a snifter . a pours golden brownish orange hazy appearance with a full rocky tightly beaded head and lacing . s unfortunately had a skunky aroma after awhile the skunkiness flashed off and left it with a refreshing citrus fruit and slightly floral aroma . t begins with a dried fruit cherry like flavor combines with earthiness then a clovy taste works its way in . ends with an earthy slightly mouth watering bitterness . a very refreshing flavor . after awhile an orange citrus flavor is present in the beginning . reminds me of a light tripel . m very fluffy and light adds to the refreshingness of the beer . d more drinkable than a tripel nice flavor complexity balanced with a light mouthfeel makes for a refreshing beer . i could enjoy a number of these . edit i was going to change my review because . seems awfully low for a beer this enjoyable . however i noticed that other reviewers noticed the skunkiness . it is unfortunate that the shippers and distributors are n t helping but neither is the green bottle . i let my scoring stand but if you can let the skunkiness flash off then this is a great beer well worth drinking .,taste,0.9,1
cloudy hazy orange copper color with a small off white head that does n t last no lacing either . sweet piney lysol soapy aroma over sweet malty flavor with some bitterness way too sweet for me taste like soap medium yet syrupy mouthfeel i do n t like this one at all i hope i got a bad bottle .,taste,0.3,0
a light straw color with a small white head that left next to nothing on the glass . s grainy malts and some hops . fairly straight forward . t sweet bready malts with the slightest of hops taste . pretty simple and not a whole lot going on here . tastes watered down . m light bodied with medium carbonation . a little thin and watery . d easy to drink can pound these down pretty well although i do n t want to as it s pretty boring .,taste,0.4,0
once again thanks to scoot for another inaccesible beer to us in fl . a dark and foreboding . no head to speak of no lacing or legs ont he glass . s smells really good . smoke and chocolate combo . maybe some tobacco mixed in . t here we go . a little sweeter than i would have thought it would be . really taste a nice strong wisp of smoke right at the swallow and the finish the fudge actually presents itself . i m going to let it warm up a bit and come back to it . well it s damn sure smokier now feels more like a milk stout than just a stout i like it . nice finish and flavor all around . m could be thicker . o glad to have tried it . i would gladly try it again .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber . at the lebanon co op grocery . twist off cap and high quality label . served refrigerator temp in a standard chilled pint glass . a healthy head of foam condenses to large bubbles in height leaving frothy lacing on the glass . somewhat hazy golden tan brew . s a buttery sweet toffee note dominates on a fairly rounded oat and malt backbone . t same as the smell though the sweetness is readily identified as maple . a little smokiness wood lemon rind . sweetness and mild hops linger in the finish candied lemon rind and pine . m d moderately thick and creamy appropriate carbonation no etoh detected . overall a pretty simple brew nothing terribly complex but enjoyable and highly drinkable . peak organic brews continue to be pretty darn good and are an incredibly good value . this would be a great choice to use for introducing macro drinkers to craft beer .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to kshock for this one . . oz brown glass squatty cork cage finished bottle . no date that i can find . pours a thick oily black with no head but a thin lace of tan bubbles around the edge of the tulip . nose is full of lots and lots of big black vanilla beans coffee ice cream and maybe some blackstrap molasses . smells great . palate is big and spicy with alcohol . thick with residual sugar lots of vanilla bean coffee extract toffee and dark caramel . light molasses or sugar in the raw comes to mind too . notes big bourbon character but excellent integration with the beer . some beers do n t benefit from barrel ageing this one definitely does . very impressed .,taste,1.0,1
amber clear body with with a one finger head.leaves some small but nice lacing on the glass . buiscuty malt in the nose at first sniff . some hoppieness sorda bittering.and some malts . mouthful is a bit thin and carbonation is very easy . this beer aint bad but i dont think i would revisit it again in the future.i havnt really been that happy with lagunitas beers .,taste,0.7,1
pours a rather dull pale wimpy cloudy yellow . no outstounding head or lace here . smell is typical of a wheat . lemon citrus and is that pale malt . i m gon na say that i love the taste . it s simple straightforward and refreshing at the same time . it follows the nose to the letter . this is what a apwa is supposed to taste like . nothing complex here and there s not supposed to be . lemon citrus faint hops and pale malt . just plain freakin good . mouthfeel is pretty watery but its not a ris so whaddya expect . i could drink this stuff all day . when all you want is a decent beer to end the day this is it . is it a masterpiece of brewing genius . no but it is a good beer .,taste,0.9,1
grabbed a few of these to savor as this may be the end of the boss for a while . barrelhouse is down to brewing just the cumberland and the redlegg i believe and only in tap so these last bottles will be spread out over time . appearance pours a caramel reddish brown a thin tan head forming up briefly before peeling back . an eventual scant cover with only a piece of lace here or there . aroma malty sweet and also a citrusy light pine smell . taste the malts are out in front a nice roasted grain and caramel malt flavor . the hops segue in nicely cutting the malts off clean and initiating a juicy hoppy flavor that is still sweetened by the fading grains . the resulting mix of toasted grain and citrusy hop are one of the best in my book . the swallow has a little more malt sweetness mixing with the hoppiness enhancing the citrusy fruity side of the hop . finishes on a drying note a background bitterness around the edge of the palate . mouthfeel weighty which knocks down the carbonation a peg . a little slick all of which hides most of the abv . drinkability i have enjoyed this beer maybe more than any other in their lineup . bring this back quickly or at least rick for the love of beer brew another version of it at ommegang . . .,taste,1.0,1
appearance clear golden body with a medium lasting white head . smell soft spicy aroma with a touch of breadiness and a light floral hoppiness . taste a mingling of light sweet maltiness and spices . mild breadiness . strong bubble gum notes . light leafy hop flavors on the spicy finish . mouthfeel medium thin body . moderate carbonation . somewhat watery . drinkability a light refreshing beer that pairs terribly well with temperatures in excess of one hundred degrees .,taste,0.6,1
pours an opaque brown black with a moderate tan head that fades quickly but leaves nice lacing . the smell is slightly sour with chocolate and coffee notes present . the taste is delicious perfectly balanced roasted bitterness and sweetness with flavors of milk chocolate hint of coffee slight sourness and no discernable hop presence . the mouthfeel is smooth and slightly creamy and drinkability is about as good as it gets . this is not a beer for those that love big and extreme flavors but is very well balanced and delicious . a fine effort from bell s and currently my favorite american porter .,taste,1.0,1
pour carefully or you ll end up with a duvel like head ie . mostly head hardly any liquid . be patient . the head is huge thick foamy rocky long lasting . color is a golden yellow with thousands of bubbles effervescing their way to the top . lace . of course and lots of it . thick styrofoam ish sheets of the stuff . aroma could n t be anything but belgian . it s the yeast that does most of the talking somewhere between nutty and mineral while hints of pear and crisp green apple come through . no hint of the alcohol in the early stages although it comes through with some warming . flavor delivers all you could ever want in a belgian tripel . the balance is utterly superb with bready malt notes sharing just as much time with the more tripel like crisp fruit especially tart green apple sharp spice honey and alcohol characters . each sip gives something new nothing spiking out rudely or unnecessarily . tripels are tough to brew right and the poor ones are tough to drink . this was apparently brewed by masters . if you do n t like this you do n t like tripels . superb texture having just the right amount weight without the syrupy stickiness that too many tripels have . crisp and somewhat dry yet round and substantial enough to make it feel like serious stuff . the last time i had this crazy mother of a beer was in belgium . it was a treat and honor to drink the stuff in the heartland and remains one of the finest in its class . still what i d call a headache beer so i would tend to save this beer for special occasions and then only drink one oz . bottle enjoy the hell out of it and call it a night .,taste,1.0,1
interested to try a dipa from bbc and it was a good price what the hell . poured into pint glass a copper color with a large fluffy cloud of off white foam . incredible lacing . clear and crisp looking . s not horrible but needs more hop bite . has a strong fruit punch flavored smarties aroma . chalky and full of citrus and berries . if only it had a stronger stage presence . t m horrible . acetone and medicine galore . there is no redeeming qualities in this . no hops nail polish malt is doughy and hot . just blagh . body . . fuck the body i m done drinking . o drain i hope your thirsty . this was just an utter failure . maybe i got a bad bottle judging by others experience but myself and friend could n t finish barely any of our glasses .,taste,0.2,0
poured into a snifter . a poured a deep reddish amber with a yeasty head that vanished relatively quick . the color really does n t match the smell or flavor . p spicey berries with a strong alcohol bite . like a blackberry dessert drink . the spices really compliment the berry smell . very unique and inviting . the highlight of this beer is the incredible aroma . t not quite as impressive as the nose leads to believe . the berry flavor also takes a bit of a back seat to the alcohol . really more of a wine than a beer in the way it tastes . m pretty vibrant . leaves a berry ish but drying afterfeel . way more wine like than beerlike . different for sure . d you got ta give it to dfh for continuously pushing the envelope on what beer can be . that being said this is a great one to try and could be a great replacement to the bottle of wine for a dinner party but all in all not something that i would ever pick up in a er if it were available .,taste,0.6,1
picked this one in honor of de struise s pending visit to the chicago . alright . this is what i am talking about . i have really been getting tired of beers that smelled like heaven but tasted more like purgatory . this is a real pet peeve of mine cultivated over years of liking the smell of coffee and tea but being forced to dial up the taste with things like milk and sugar . this beer however looks good smells fine but when it hits the palate the fun really begins . this tastes sweet and caramel and and vanilla and boooze . it s smooth and creamy with a pleasant finish . as it warms the vanilla settles down a bit and the bourbon really steps away from the corner and asks the pretty girl to dance . at the bottle is the perfect size to get you a nice happy on but not enough to make you punch a cop . i m honestly thrilled about this . everything is so balanced this beer is like ebony and ivory . i actually think it tastes like perfect racial harmony . this beer could solve our troubles in east la . this beer might be the answer to the tumult in the middle east . this beer is essentially bottled peace . get some . now .,taste,1.0,1
a beer by the producers of carlsberg a beer for danish kings . i bear little hope for this beer . the bottle looks just like a carlsberg bottle with the boring green and it is very slightly better than the carlsberg but it is still way below par in my opinion . i shared this bottle with a few of my colleagues we just passed it around and no one liked it particularly . the beer is overly highly carbonated and is watery tasting on top of a typical lager taste something like the carlsberg but not exactly . it had an especially tangy mouth feel and although it was drinkable and a little refreshing i will probably not order this beer again . good thing i did not have to take the full bottle or i may just empty more than half of it .,taste,0.3,0
i had this pint on tap at tango s in bryn mawr pa . appearance as far as unflited wheat s go i m not a big fan of the tast but the appearance is great . it was poured with two fingers of head that was bright white . the retention was good but there was no lacing at all . the body was an off yellow but a great cloudy consistency . smell nice an fruity a bit of a spciy variety of hop . the dominate aroma was certainly the fruity ideas kinda toying with this by changing all the way down . taste certainly yeasty in my opinon two much . it was overpowering all of the aroma flavors . mouthfeel it was a bit chewy . drinkability fair i ll give it another try . do n t drink and review .,taste,0.6,1
to be clear this is a hand bottle from a growler shared by redacted obtained in a trade with redacted . pours a murky deep orange brown cider color with a thin wispy off white head . minimal lacing and retention . aroma is potently sweet with citrus and tropical fruits backed up with a strong malt presence . however there is minimal hop freshness present in the aroma and this follows through tongue flavor . medium thick with light but surprisingly strong carbonation given the bottling . grapefruit and citric sweetness dominates the flavor and has an amazingly sweet and smooth long lasting finish with a pleasant bitterness . this obviously was n t the best or advisable way to try this beer but the aroma and finish of this are still fairly spectacular . it ll be nice to try this again under better conditions with the intended fresh hoppiness .,taste,0.8,1
dark honey with thin whitish head . sweet notes dominate the aroma with a yeasty almost belgian banana like flavor . taste is warmer than expected from the nose with a crisp malt sweetness balanced with the spicy fruity hope notes . mouthfeel is wine like and makes it less drinkable . this beer is very complex but exceptionally smooth . is perhaps a little overwhelming however for the . abv .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a nearly opaque brown with a thin whispy head that dissapears in to a small ring in about seconds . lacing is not so good . smell musty coffee and roasted malts dominate . is that a little grass in the back of my nose . i ca n t tell but it s something . taste a beautifully smooth and balanced porter . coffee of course chocolate and taffy are all present . with a nice hidden hoppiness to balance things all out . never mind the unappealing smell this is taste heaven . mouthfeel thick and slick with a small amount of carbonation just to keep things interesting . drinkability an extremly easy drinking porter definetly recomend to coffee enthusiasts .,taste,1.0,1
got this from mpbugeye in the blind beers bif the beer was reviewed without any knowledge of brewery or style . blind beer says tulip on the wrapping . pours a clear orange tinted gold color . slight amber hue . one finger head lasted about sips before a tiny ring of bubbles was all that was left . minimal lacing . the nose screams ipa very little malt and surprisingly not as much hops as i would normally hope for my most recent ipa was a growler of columbus ipa and this is certainly no where near as hoppy . there is a distinct alcohol bite in the nose . really boozy like grain alcohol . the taste has very little malt or sweetness . a citrus a spicy hop hits with a sticky oily dryness that lingers with both bitternes and alcohol . the nail polish remover acetone note is too much for this beer to be truly be something i want . i think this might be past the point at which i normally enjoy my ipas . but i am unsure . reveals bottle to be bell s oracle hmmm . i think i really nailed the review on this one . not an awful beer but not up to bell s high standards . gim me some hopslam .,taste,0.6,1
courtesy of phillyswear . thanks again for sharing . app bright ruby with no head . some white foam and or lacing would have killed it . sm sweet cherries and a small amount of spice lurking in the background . ta tastes like it smells . the cherry is just so vibrant its amazing . the cinnamon is left lingering afterwards and really helps to cut the sweetness . dr pretty .sweet not sure if i could do a whole pint . ov find myself comparing this to belgian red and liking this more,taste,0.9,1
bottled in . poured into a la fin du monde tulip glass . poured well with a large amount of head and solid carbonation . i was a bit surprised by this given the age and the fact that it was not really cellared per say . . just sitting on the shelf waiting for me great tasting beer . lot s of apple and citrus notes . it also had a good amount of yeast and sediment which i like . as the beer warmed the flavors definitely intensified and it became a bit boozy toward the end . overall an excellent triple . i would like to try this one fresh . some points taken off for drinkability as it was a real sipper and i could n t see my self drinking much more than one .,taste,0.9,1
a bottle conditioned minute is a great idea . i recognized everything i love about m immediately but for one thing . .little or no carbonation . color was a lovely translucent orange aroma of ripe fruit with the added note of pineapples nice . . a bit more complex than i expected and the taste mimicked the aroma but with more pine and citrus from the scads of hops duh . went down easily and i finished the bottle great label btw . the only thing i found to be below par was the carbonation . it is carbonated but only a little and i think that detracts hugely from the mouthfeel . that s too bad as i think the rest of the beer is stellar . with added carbonation the appearance mouthfeel and drinkability will improve greatly . i ll buy a few more and let them sit for a few weeks and what changes in the bubble department .,taste,0.9,1
i m a big fan of watching movies for what they are and i suppose i ll extend this to beer . that s why miller lite gets a . for drinkability . it s like giving mcdonald s stars for eatability . i mean you know what you re getting into when you drink it . i had this last evening out of a solo cup about to be flipped poured from a vortex bottle that probably had a freshness date somewhere . appearance was light with little lacing but decent head retention . carbonation was solid and that kept the very light mouthfeel interesting while it went down and my teammates called out profanities at the opposing side . smell and taste . eh you do n t really come to miller lite for that . but there was little smell to speak of and a very dry taste on the few hops that were present . other than that maybe corn . it s like a beer french fry . we won several games until the party transitioned to pong and bud light . that review s on its way .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle recieved as an extra . thanks . a pours a medium amber ruby with brownish tints . medium off white head . s cinnamon cinnamon and some other spices . way too overpowering . t awful . a blatant assault of cinnamon and spices . way too strong no balance . m medium body . d negative . after my first sip i wish i could have taken it back . overall this is an abysmal attempt at a beer . if you want your taste buds to take a cinnamon beating and the idea of liquid red hots beer excites you then give this a shot . otherwise try any other half way decent winter warmer that is n t spices just for the sake of spices .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a clear brownish amber color with a nice tannish colored head . head leaves pretty much no lacing at all . s smells really sweet almost like maple syrup . i could also pick up a tiny bit of malts nuts and smoke . t again very sweet here again and just like maple syrup which dominants the brew with its sweetness . i do n t think i can finish this one . m light in body and carbonation . d just a little too sweet for me . i think i ll pass next time around .,taste,0.2,0
a bomber . pours golden amber with a small but long lived white head . aroma of piney citrusy hops and biscuit malt . medium sharp body . huge amount of citrusy piney hops dominate the palate with sweet malt and ripe fruit provide great balance . hoppy dry never ending finish . great complex ipa .,taste,1.0,1
had this apa and the sliders good choice if you are not overly hungry last night at the uno s in bel air md . the waitress recommened the beer when i asked about the local craft selections . she was honest right off the bat and explained that it was brewed by samuel adams . i gave it a try . i have mixed emotions . the beer was good but this one flavor is different . the beer came to the table with a nice thick egg shell colored head about two fingers . the head lasted quite a while . the head left a substantial amount of lace which stuck around longer then the beer did . the appearance was amazing with the nice samuel adams boston lager glass great head and sparkling amber color . you could see through the beer as expected . the aroma was typical you could tell this was an ale . but you also caught a pine or even wood smell as well . the taste followed suit and this is really the downfall for the beer . there is a over baring pine wood taste . not like they threw wood chips in for flavor but like saw dust was mixed in right after the pour . even with this unique taste which i ll assume needs to be acquired the beer still tasted good . it in my opinion is better then the boston lager which tastes like you are eating bark right off the tree . even with the after taste the beer was refreshing and easy to drink so points there . honestly this was a good beer . the wood flavor is just not something i am use to . i ll indeed drink this beer again . if you are in the mood for some chicago pizza and boston beer this is a fine choice .,taste,0.6,1
pours a slightly cloudy gold with a gigantic white head which is fed by a steady stream of vigorous bubbles . an attractive brew . an aroma of yeast with a floral edge rounded out with a bit of mustiness . the yeast plays a part in the taste as well accompanied by a slight citric quality . also some honey sweetness to be found in there too . not particularly memorable but nicely balanced . mouthfeel is medium and smooth with a great carbonation bite to it . this is a nice farmhouse style ale but probably not one i ll go out of my way to have again . it just lacked something in the taste department to make it memorable . still if you like this style then it s worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
firstly i ll disclose i m not a fan of sours i do n t care for wine and if there is too much lip puckering involved i simply wo n t drink it . that being said with this brew i was still able to appreciate a fine and balanced treat . beer pours jack o lantern orange and supplies a decent head with exceptional lacing . very pretty . smell is dry and sour i ca n t really pick up on the cherries or any other obvious fruits or scents at this point . though i can smell a fruitiness almost like a wine . because i m not a particular fan of this style i ca n t rate it definitively . however i have had sours before and my god this blows the others away . the beer just simply tastes balanced there is n t too much or little of anything the sourness is strong but restrained and the fruitiness is a nice touch . there is a rare complexity to it as well that leaves me ponderous yet intrigued . it is dry and there is a woody texture as well . the cherries do n t really come into the play until the aftertaste as my breath smelt like cherries after . very solid i need to get into this style more . mouthfeel has a good texture thick and dry . lots of carbonation . perhaps even too much . i let this sit for a while and after it warmed up and lost its bite it tasted much much much better to me . drinkability is good i could drink a few of these no problem and one ml will leave you wanting more trust me . as said before i really need to mess around with this style a bit more .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at world of beer in westchase . pours a copper color with a relatively small head that dissipated pretty quickly . it was a generous pour from the tap aroma was n t huge but was very pleasant . mostly citrus in the nose with bits of pine and spruce resin . taste was mostly pine and spruce . good maltiness and sweetness balances things out . a bit of warmth from the abv but no offensive alchohol flavors . mouthfeel was surprising . it was n t as bitter as i d expected . very well balanced . it has a quick finish . very good dipa . would like to find some bottles of this and compare to draft .,taste,1.0,1
ordered on tap at dogfish head alehouse in fairfax was very interested to have it on tap fresh . appearance at first glance a very dark color dark brown with a very fluffy head great appearance served in a tulip glass at the alehouse . smell tons of different smells in the nose on this one i really noticed a coffee smell some caramel notes and a hint of a wood type smell . taste very strong wood taste usually a fan of wood flavors but in this case it was not good i felt that the alcohol was very overpowering along with the wood flavor and only got hints of the roast flavor and coffee flavor . mouthfeel very smooth and good in the mouth . overall great in every aspect except i felt that the alcohol was too overpowering i believe that if i had it in a bottle or maybe aged a bit it would be a lot better of a beer . serving style on tap at dogfish head alehouse fairfax,taste,0.6,1
poured a used motor oil like color and just thin of said substance in consistency lets some brown shine through the edges ring and bubble around edge of glass is about it for head smell a huge roasted malty very heavy on the dark chocolate taste was odd expected a lot different no real chocolate taste just badly burnt malt mouthfeel was thin as hell very deceptive from color and clinging properties displayed from pour drinkability suffers on the last points not something i d look for again .,taste,0.4,0
tea colored body with only minimal lacing . pretty average looking . soft nuttiness and toffee combine nicely with a touch of roasted malt . simple and close to perfect for the style . i just wish the aforementioned characteristics were more pronounced . strong toffee sweetness and a ghost like peach quality lead into a roasted peanut aftertaste . really a solid flavor profile . somewhat listless and a touch thin although i would imagine that it could translate better on cask . still it s very easy to drink and makes for an easy session brew .,taste,0.9,1
while waiting to for a flight from atlanta to florida i wandered into a tavern carrying microbrews from the atlanta brewing company . i opted for an american style blonde ale named the red brick blonde . i believe that red brick is the name of the tavern owned by the atlanta brewing company . the red brick blonde is an american blonde done well . with so many macrobreweries molson ab etc . destroying this genre of beer i appreciated atlanta brewing company s attention to the beer . the color was golden as one might expect . however it has deeper and less translucent than many macrobrewery attempts which i correctly assumed would lead to more flavor . the clarity of the beer was superb showing off each bubble of carbonation . the red brick blonde had a mild scent of the grains used to brew this beer which raised my hopes for the taste of this beer . sure enough this beer has a delightful flavor . red brick blonde is served cold and finshes crisp . the beer tingled my tounge and throat as it journeyed to my belly . the kind of tingle that make you reach for a second swig . the beer had a low level of hops bitterness and acidity . for those who brew their own beer it was similar to beers that use a hops with an alpha acid of around . i do recommend drinking the beer without food . i ordered a sandwich with my beer and found the beverage much more enjoyable without the food . the downsides of this beer include its head which i though was on the weak side . this may be more of a confusion than a complaint but the beer was served ice cold which hid some of great flavor not realized until it warmed up a bit . i did not find that my pallet desired to drink a second one right away . however i would definitely drink this beer again . just not in the same day .,taste,0.8,1
i was expecting some big things from this winter warmer since i have enjoyed a few other samuel smith s before . the color was rusty red and filtered clear . the smell had caramel cinnamon and faint chocolate . the taste on the other hand had a strong wood taste that over powered the whole beer . the feel was dry and bitter . there was also a bit of an alcohol feel on the tongue that decreased its drinkability . overall i will not be making another purchase of this beer .,taste,0.4,0
wow . a very light watery beer for folks with gluten allergies . it s very pale thin and elusive . i think non alcoholic beer has a tad more real beer flavor but if i was dead set on drinking beer and my only other choice was no beer then i suppose this would have to do . i have often told folks with newly discovered food allergies that it would be better to pursue other classic foods to appreciate rather than slog onward with these meager facsimiles . i would perhaps become a cider or wine disciple but if you just got ta have it because it s called beer and beer is what you re set on drinking despite your allergies then this is not a terrible way to go . i could think of worse things but i already know of many better options .,taste,0.4,0
dark red brown slightly hazy with a low white head . bready and corn notes . maybe hints of something sweet . a touch of earthy hops on the nose as well . corn flavors abound with some bread crust thrown in there . a hint of vanilla in the aftertaste . some earth flavors as well a bit grassy on the palate . creamy mouthfeel but not overly drinkable .,taste,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 .,taste,0.3,0
had this out of a bottle poured into a pint glass . a darker golden yellow color a nice finger head pretty good lacing throughout . s wonderful hoppy aroma . the smell is a little more subdued than the on tap version of this brew but nevertheless has a nice smell quite pleasant . t just like the on tap version but the hop flavor and bitterness are ramped up just a bit making this even more enjoyable for a hop head . m light body a little undercarbonated . d i would drink these all night low abv and the bottle are ml so not too big .,taste,0.7,1
poured this oz . brown bottle into a dfh shaped pint . no date . the body was clear and bright . golden honey colored . the moderate white head faded to nothing . smell was metallic . floral and fruity . mint . biscuity . taste was malty and fruity . well balanced . light nuttiness . quintessential british hops flavor . better flavors when served less than ice cold . moouthfeel was moderate in carbonation with some slickness .,taste,0.6,1
first off i like my wheat beers unfiltered . this was clear . smells like blueberry syrup over pancakes . if that s your thing than go for it . otherwise skip it . ca n t pin point it but the beer tasted like a pilsner with blueberries almost with a lot of carbonation . if it s this or budweiser then it s a no brainer the sea dog is the way to go . i wont buy this again i just wanted to try it on my wheat beer quest .,taste,0.4,0
alright here we go . poured into a guinness glass im sorry looks very good tho nice creamy head a little darker than guinness but defenitly not guinness other than that a nice very drinkable beer . not a whole lot of taste here but very nice mouth feel had it plenty times before figured i would review it . nice color nice smell nice mouthfeel not outstanding but nice would recomind this have fun be safe later,taste,0.7,1
nice amber color and not much head . foam on the head was about a pinky finger width and had a cream color to it rather than white . very thick tasting and smooth . the smell was fairly decent and it had a hint of bitterness . it s not so filling like other beers i have tired and i will drink it again . this beer is definitely not for the average beer drinker .,taste,1.0,1
a poured a dark red slightly foggy and a reddish tinged off white head that poured heavy but didnt last long but left some mild lacing s strong rasberries bot very surprizing for the lb or so of it used per bottle sweet smelling t a very strong sweet rasberry flavor that is balanced very well with the strong tartness very tasty m strong carbonation light body pretty acidic body for a drink d huge for a really tart drink,taste,1.0,1
pale peach copper color with chunky off white head . fruity hop aroma . nose is juicy and smooth with pink grapefruit hop flavor . hops are strong but not bitter in fact its surpsisingly mild and smooth but full flavored . hints of tropical fruit along with the juicy citrus then a faint pale malt sweetness before the semi dry finish . much less malt than many double ipas which puts the hops on center stage and makes it interesting because the hops change as it warms . relatively low in bitterness for the amount of hop presence . an interesting beer and fairly drinkable but not something i d have regularly . i remember having this on cask at the horse brass and it was much tastier than in the bottle but this review is for the bottle .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the ml bottle at degrees into pint glass . good drinking beer and nicely balanced flavors for all that is going on in the bottle . i ll get another sometime as this was my first yeti sighting and experience . my bottle was months old which should have improved some of the bottle activity . drinks better than i scored it . a nice blackness to the liquid pleasing foamy tan head generates a quick big head and some lace but neither do any hang time . nice but not great s nice dark pleasing aromas w some hoppiness maybe some burnt vanilla bourbon oak taste but very faint so maybe imagined . t good dark taste not sweet w a bit of choco nibbyness some hoppyness but that bit of fire on the tongue cheek from the cayenne is the bomb . a great idea well executed . all in all an evenly balanced flavor profile allowing a i ll have another back for nds attitude . no taste of the . abv which is good but that might have been masked by the pepper . m nice mouth feel but a bit thin for my stout tastes . d this is a nice unpretentious dark drinking beer and i think the yeti suggestion for a crme brulee hit it just right . . but save room for that n d helping of beer .,taste,0.6,1
this beer was cellared for about year . a pours a dark burgundy color with a decent slightly off white head . s tons of caramel malt with strong note of ripe fruit . big alcohol aroma as well . t strong punch of alcohol right away . sweet caramel malts up front with flavors of ripe fruits and a bit of nuttiness . o overall this is a pretty amazing beer . i had saved this one for a special occasion and i am glad i did . sharing this one with people i love was pretty awesome .,taste,1.0,1
i bought this oz bottle along with fat tire . a poured into a oz glass head died quickly and was a medium tan color . very dark brown in color . s smelled of charcoal and roasted malt . t m roasted flavor with a chocolate and charcoal flavor after . warm mouthfeel almost creamy . d this is one to savour it may be better to share this with a friend since it s so rich .,taste,0.9,1
had on tap at poor phil s in oak park il in a snifter . nice head dissipated to a fine lace around the edges after a few sips . i must admit a certain fondness for this style . the smell just sends me to heaven . nice brownish amber . the smell is just divine notes of wood caramel alcohol . sweet . taste is like the smell sweet woody caramel and malt . and the alcohol . nothing to speak of in terms of hops . aftertaste let s you know you re drinking a big beer . thin on the mouthfeel which is good . you expect syrup but it s not . this is about as drinkable as an er can be . if you like the strong ale style this is a good one .,taste,0.8,1
coming in a ml brown bottle with a bb date of apr . a in a goblet it pours a deep brownish amber hued the off white beer head comes thick and half fluffy half creamy rescinds slowly and leaving tracks of silky lace the carbonation is apparently low with just sparse big bubbles struggling out of the control of gravity . s semi sweet maltiness prevails immediately in front of my nose and matched by equally profound but underlying mixed floral and sweetish fruity hop aroma laced with a slight hint of sweetened orange peel and preserved peaches at the tail of aroma . overall the mixed aroma is subtly nice not the kind of big and thick and fat textured aroma as one might expect of american ipa and not bold or big for an ipa even by british standards . t a smooth bittersweet and slightly biscuity maltiness dominates the palate slowly and quietly bringing on board a herbal as well as tea leafy textured bitterness while the floral hop aroma somehow is less apparent on the palate leaving just a hint of dried tangerine zest and slightly marmalade like subdued bitter sweet fruity hop flavour mixed well with the underlying bitterness . interestingly the aftertaste of bitterness and restrained hop flavour reminds me more of a less malty premium bitter rather than an english pa or ipa perhaps that s where the vague borders between these styles are quietly crossed . m d the mouthfeel is delicately soft and ultra smooth matching the equally soft textured flavour just ideally . overall this beer is quite understated than the broadly defined ipa from my limited experience of this style not as bold and colourful as other ipas i ve tried from both sides of the atlantic. its strength hides in its subtlety and that it drinks only too well based on its balanced characters with good depth .,taste,0.7,1
pours and exceptionally black for a porter and a decent laced head . the smell is sweet and with some roasted malt aromas . the smoke in the taste is moderate and is balanced well with the malts . it goes down smooth and is lightly carbonation and there is some bitterness in the back on the throat in the aftertaste . this is pretty good smoked porter here and should be given a try .,taste,0.9,1
pours a crystal clear dark amber color with reddish orange hues and a huge bubbly sticky head that slowly recedes but paints my glass white . smell is herbal bordering on medicinal with hints of patchouli and pepper . sweet caramel malts a touch of corn hints of dark fruit round out the aroma . taste is dry and spicy . starts off peppery followed by some darker fruits and honey . lingering herbal menthol taste in the finish . medium to high level of carbonation medium body sticky herbal mouthfeel . this one just did n t agree with me . i love the way brewdog likes to push boundaries and try new things but i disliked the herbal medicinal character of this one . one and done for me .,taste,0.4,0
from a bottle with the enticing jolly pumpkin artwork on the front and cheesy hawaii rustic country brewery chit chat on the back this pours a mix of champagne and straw like white grape juice with lots of head and carbonation . the head dissipates quickly but the effervesence sticks around throughout the entire sampling . phenolic smell is evident sugar and plastic along with hints of citrus as one might expect from this style . the flavor itself is an interesting contradiction in what i imagine is an effort to avoid the cloying sweetness that typifies many american versions of the witbier the brewers have held back on the body and spices and amped up the citrus carbonation and tart flavors . in theory i like the idea but calabaza blanca would certainly benefit from a slightly more heft and possibly smooth body and a more distinct spicing . as it was i found the flavors to be a sort of spritzer like free for all jumble in my mouth . there s a lot of potential here and with a little tweaking this could be a top notch and highly complex brew . as of today it s not there yet .,taste,0.7,1
a cloudy yellow with one finger head that retreates and leaves just a trace of its former self . lacing is massive . carbonation is also very present . s sweetness and alcohol is mostly what i detect . not very pleasant . t there is a mix of lemon sourness and pine cones . it tastes like i m drinking hard alcohol without the burn . m very light but crisp . d if i enjoyed the taste more i would say these are very drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
bottle provided as an extra by a very generous trader . poured into snifter . a jet black with a minute head that dissipates very rapidly s rye whiskey aroma is ever present . strongly smells of whiskey . there is a definite roasted malt background but not much else . maybe a tiny hint of chocolate . t this is a complex one . wow . roasted malts and cocoa then some mellow vanilla and sharp rye components . some alcohol heat . finish is spectacular bittersweet dark chocolate paired with ancient whiskey barrel notes . a masterful flavor profile . m thick and creamy like a stout . wet with fair amount of carbonation . i enjoy it but it certainly is n t a porter s mouthfeel . o overall i think that this beer is quite good . the flavor profile is complex and dynamic and really shows off the whiskey barrel component quite well and pairs it with the beer s already fine tastes .,taste,0.9,1
appearance beautiful hazy amber color with a nice amount of white peak head with decent lacing and great retention smell strong smell of wheat with a little spice and almost no cranberry taste wheat really shows its full character here . wonderfully presented not to strong with the spice but very great . subtle cranberry upfront but comes through better at the end . mouthfeel thick and yeasty nothing to exceptional but not bad . slightly over carbonated for my taste drinkability beautiful summer clensing beer with great flavor but not over powering,taste,0.9,1
poured a beautiful brown with a lot of deep red tones . good malty aroma . nice head . good carbonation . first taste is a floral then a fruit like pear or prune . this is followed by a caramel toffee with chocolate . very much like a heath bar . coffee tones finish it off with a nice bit of spiceness then bitterness . very well made full of complex flavours and deep rich maltiness . not a session beer . this is a fine sherry type creation . this is the kind of ale one wants to sip by a warm fire with a dog at your feet and snow on the ground outside .,taste,0.9,1
passing by a bottle of bourbon aged beer with pirate bottle art work would prove impossible for me . dark orange sherbet color with a marrow beige white head . swirly skim retention with a few foamy fingers rising from the orange miasma . cinnamon lead pumpkin pie spice is most discernible on the nose followed by a pumpkin pie filling and woody wet bourbon mash up . aroma is messy and does n t feature the bourbon well . pumpkin pie spice mild vegetal pumpkin and bourbon muddled together to form a uniform boozy blah . i thought i was done with boozy overspiced pumpkin ales for the year but this one sucked me back in . once again bourbon was the source of bad decision making .,taste,0.4,0
there best brew in my opinion . a nice roasty munich malt with as sweet and bitter quality that has a wonderful body and feel . and hit has a peppery bitterness similar to a good pilsner with crisp feel but the malt that is back with a nice mild molasses bitter and sweet . great stuff .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into ommegang tulip . a pours a dark brown with a half a finger of tan head . head lacing is nice . s smell is mildly hoppy piney with a fair amount of black malt . it has an aroma that i can always pickup in dark st beers that i can never really place like a semi bitter chocolate . definitely has some bitter chocolate to it . t bitter up front hoppy pine . has some chocolate and black malt flavors . later becomes very sweet with a deeply sweet and resinous finish . could use a bit more hop emphasis but i love the malt base . m medium to full body with some active carbonation . wet throughout but with a slightly drier finish . d easy to drink and tasty . no alcohol taste . drinks like a not a not going to buy it again but it was pretty good .,taste,0.7,1
pours a deep dark brown with a reddish hint and a thick creamy head which quickly settles . nice lacing on the glass . aroma is the least pleasant aspect of an otherwise exceptional beer just my humble opinion . coffee is front and center but there s a subtle sourness in the back that just did n t resonate well with me . taste blew me away . chocolate coffee and a complex yet balanced assembly of toasted malts come together in an amazing blend of goodness . mouthfeel is tingly at first but quickly fades to a wonderful creamy finish . dry but deliciously drinkable . i would love to have a few of these while sitting in front of a fireplace on a snowy afternoon . another home run for dan carey and new glarus .,taste,1.0,1
the ipa is a deep amber color with a light cream head . it leaves a lot of lacing down the glass . the aroma is of hops goldings . the flavor is definitely bitter at first . this is actually a fairly malty ipa . personally i d prefer a whole lot more hop character to this beer but otherwise it s pretty drinkable . you can also detect the alcohol a little in the flavor and an earthy aftertaste . the malts lend a surprisingly roasted character .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a total blackout black with a nice thick one finger head that lasts halfway through the beer falling gradually . but leaving nice lacing s mostly dark fruits come through . some chocolate and of course some oatmeal . t lotta oaatmeal flavor and a lot of delicious chocolate . hints of coffee and a smokey finish . pretty nice . lots of different things to focus on in this one . m a little thin but still very nice coating flavor lingers . d pretty good oatmeal stout . prolly the most oatmeally i ve ever had . impressed me quite a bit .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed solo at the gingerman nyc served out of a short snifter glass . appearance slightly cloudy and mohagundy in color . with finger of head that dissipated nornmally . smell earthy raisin and vanilla with a hint of honey . taste opens with an earthy vanilla raisin profile which becomes malty and slightly alcoholic towards the finish leaving a malty slightly alcoholic and sweet dark fruit aftertaste . mouthfeel medium bodied with moderate carbonation and slightly course and dry throughout . drinkability i would definitely have this again and recommend this to those who want to enjoy a less intense bcs and with a lighter body . its alcohol presents itself stronger than its abv shows.either way definitely worth a try .,taste,0.9,1
pours a golden color with a small amount of creamy white head that fades away pretty quickly but does lace the glass . smells slightly yeasty and that s about it . the taste is about the same slightly yeasty and that s about it . i ca n t taste any malt or hop flavor in it . mouthfeel is a little heavy and slightly tingly but mostly watery . overall it s pretty drinkable as it makes no statements .,taste,0.4,0
a very dark as it should be nice tall tan head . creamy . this beer has one of the best lacings . s hints of coffee and malt . makes my mouth water . t m deep rich roasted taste . goes down smooth and lightly creamy . has a more full bodied taste than regular guinness . d this is one of my old standby beers . a regular in my beer rotation .,taste,0.9,1
cheers to rmjavanut for including this in our trade . ml cork and cage poured into my duvel tulip . the beer pours stout black given that angel s share was pretty dark in its own right and it was blended with a stout this is n t surprising with about a finger of caramel colored head rising up . the foamy cap lingers for just a second before dissipating . not bad for such a big beer but nothing out of the ordinary either . the nose hints that this beer is going to be an absolute chocolate bomb fine by me . even more so than that though is the smell of bourbon and just a hint of brandy . the nose is decent but a little too alcohol dominant . i find more balance in deliverance as i sip on it . the booze is definitely still there but the rich roasty chocolate really asserts itself here . especially as the beer warms and mellows out a little bit the chocolate becomes the main attraction . it s also a pretty thick beer and overall i d say it reminds me of goose island bcs just a rich viscous chocolate and bourbon milkshake although with a splash of brandy this time around . i ca n t say deliverance is flat like my last lost abbey beer was but it s only just barely carbonated . a beer this big and rich should n t have explosive carbonation but it should n t be something i have to strain this hard to find either . deliverance is surely a sipper as while i emphasized the chocolate when discussing the flavor alcohol is definitely present as well . it works out to the drinker s advantage though as i find deliverance to only improve as it warms up . now if lost abbey could just get these beers properly carbonated,taste,0.9,1
from notes a dark cloudy brown body with a small tan head that fades quickly to a film and medium ring . s smells kinda like feces . bitter perhaps from spices . t tastes just like an oatmeal raisin cookie pretty much with a good amount of added cinnamon . it s weird but i guess it s what they were going for . m a medium body not too thin not too thick . d not really something i want to drink but it s interesting and ok. average for sure .,taste,0.8,1
poured on tapo at old chicago in omaha . this one pours up ok . the typical frothy nitro head is present giving way to a smooth first sip . the aroma is non existant very poor . even in the cubical driven cookie cutter world of old chicago you can tell this one is subpar . the taste is ultra sweet with a finish like water and suger . there is a bit of smokey haze in the background but not enough to add any sort of character . this one is very ok at best . a good stout to make someone who does n t like guiness or goose islands oatmeal because it is to heavy for me feel good .,taste,0.4,0
i understand that this is an spring ale from redhook but it is pretty average . it does n t have great color or smell . it is slightly sweet almost reminds me of a mai bock light . redhook does a fine job with most of it s beers but i feel that this one is more for a occasional beer drinker on a hot day . c mon redhook you can do better .,taste,0.4,0
i eat at the sierra madre brewing company on a regular basis and this was the first time i tried the dortmunder . when i first saw it it was n t overly impressive looking . it appeared to be a nice dark color . the first aromas were n t incredibly strong either but that made for a nice surprise when i tasted it for the first time . the taste was not overly strong but it had a full flavor with slight hints of fruitiness and a hops presence that was delightful . it wa very smooth and drinkable . it comes recommended from me it s more than worth a try in my book .,taste,0.8,1
screen printed oz bottle with a different design then the image above this is more of a typical rogue label . pours a beautiful gold slightly hazy color . nice white head that is fingers tall falls to just a ring . smells sweet and slightly of alcohol and apples . the flavor is great i knew this wasnt going to be a typical rogue but i was very impressed with it . light and refreshing very good and very different then any other rouge i have ever had . light but complex and flavorful . starts out smooth and creamy sweet light hops with hints of apple then bite from the carbonation followed by a crisp clean non bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin and lots of carbonation . i think that this is a great lager and would be wonderful on a summer day . defiantly not your typical rogue but defiantly doesnt disappoint .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . beer is deep orange with some foam and a thin head . decent lacing that fades to thin . aroma is similar to bourbon without the alcohol scent an oaky base on top of which are pine raspberry grapefruit and apple peel . so far so good . first sip brings moderate hops piny and slightly citrusy . not a whole lot of depth here the bittersweet bite fizzes out with the carbonation and leaves just a sensation of bitteness on the tongue . i had some brie on hand while drinking and it did n t enhance the experience much beyond bringing out a cayenne pepper aroma . the grapefruit and oak flavors in the nose come out in the taste as the beer warms and the beer gains some depth with caramel coming through . mouthfeel is thin and fizzy and the carbonation fades fast . the beer is easily drinkable . definitely a laid back brew that will go with just about anything . unexceptional though that can be a good thing if you re not looking to overwhelm your tastebuds .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at fatheads south side of pittsburgh . dark dark brown to black with thick brown head . the goblet in which it was served was n t the most conducive to lacing but some was there anyway . surprising carbonation given the style s of this . light chocolate hints over basic toasted malt . some sweetness in nose . minor alcohol . pleasant . flavor perfect balance of bitterness and oat y malt . light chocolate again serving as a bittering agent apparently as the bitterness of unsweetened cocoa is much more represented than the traditional sweet chocolate flavor you often find in chocostouts . btw i figured that out before i read the description on the wall stating the bitter chocolate was acting in lieu of hops . i was pretty proud of myself after that . good mouth feel a bit on the dry side . not unexpected given the higher level of carbonation noted in the appearance . could drink this all day . or at least until the alcohol poisoning kicks in . another stone brew where the high alcohol is masked by the tremendous flavoring . . instead of a only because of the stealth ethanol . bottom line another stone anniversary success . x was great . xi was better . xii is really really good too .,taste,1.0,1
appearance wonderful golden ale colour with a sustained pillowy one finger head . smell light sweet fruit and a wheatyness that can be smelt from a foot away . taste not as complex as the nose suggested . spicy alchohol and yeast on the aftertaste . unidentifiable sweetness on tongue . nice bitterness all the way through with good hop flavours . mouthfeel drinkability typical tripel mouthfeel medium carbonation with alcoholic bite . goes down smoothly . another dangerously drinkable tripel . notes not as complex as it could be . nose was fantastic but was let down a bit on the palette . good tripel overall .,taste,0.7,1
pours a huge coarse head . smells like it tastes very bitter over the top hops grapefruit . starts with a bite and finishes with a long bitter hop punch . this beer has too much hops usually the grapefruit character of an ipa balances out the bitterness but here the grapefruit is deprived of any sweet essence the flavor is similar to when you ve accidentally bitten into grapefruit seeds . probably my least favorite of mendocino beers and i m a complete mbc fan .,taste,0.8,1
presentation oz attractive painted brown pop top bottle with clearly marked bottled on date . poured into my hennepin glass . appearance hazy dark straw gold beer with light carbonation and a big creamy white head which soon fades to a mountain of whipped cream in the center of the glass and a medium film elsewhere . smell oh yah you can smell the brett in here . this has a mild wild funkiness supported by massive amounts of sweet citrus fruit and some very light herbal hops . this is incredibly vibrant fresh and inviting . taste wow not what i expected from the aromas . this is sharp hoppy bitter and not nearly as vibrant in fruit as i expected . some sharp bitter medicinal phenols as well . ends incredibly dry . all in all especially considering the fairly low abv this is a bit aggressive and in your face . mouthfeel a bit thin actually almost watered down feeling drinkability low medium conclusion from the aromas i was expecting something really extraordinary here i was kinda dissappointed in that respect and the oz bomber is actually gon na be a bit difficult to finish .,taste,0.4,0
if you like black coffee and strong liquor this might be a beer for you . sadly as someone who does n t prescribe to the daily ritual of drinking boiled bean juice i could n t finish my serving . the funny thing is i had this in montana on the way to a coffee roaster s . something called moose drool should have told me what i was getting into mysterious dark and slightly oily . smell had hints of sourness and sweet fermented fruits maybe peach and cherry . a beer that tastes thicker than it feels . it reminded me of a lighter version of guinness . the downfall from my palate s perspective was the big punch of bitterness and pronounced ethanol . like single malt scotch this is one drink that is individualized not universal some will love it above all others wo n t .,taste,0.4,0
brownish red in color with a moderate off white head . the aroma is yeasty malty and mellow . the taste is mellow well balanced being just a little sweet and just a little spicy hops . it s very refreshing and easy to down . .a perfect session ale . i m not a cubs fan but i would want a six pack of this beer to drink when the phillies are in town .,taste,0.6,1
pours a murky prune juice color with a puffy inch light tan color that lasts . kind of dirty looking overall . good rings of lace on the glass on the way down . smells of raisins prunes plums dark malt and yeast . taste is of raisin puree prune juice and dark bready malts . beer seems excessively carbonated soda like and prickles on the way down the throat . slight alcohol burn too . overall a good beer that would be better if the carbonation levels were dialed down .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured to pint glass . appearance original one finger dark tan brown head fades to a top covering . body is pitch black . no lacing . smell bitter chocolate in the nose a touch of coffee grounds and some sourdough bread . taste for an impy stout the flavor just really is n t there . faint notes of coffee and chocolate . malty with no hop presence at all . mouthfeel the oatmeal shines through here . the initial sharp carbonation fades fast and is really smooth in the aftertaste . drinkability not hard to drink at all . the abv is low for an imperial stout . the flavor is also not overwhelming so you could put a couple of these down .,taste,0.6,1
a light orange amber . s mellow citrus touch of herbal hop . musty backdrop . t herbal hops up front tarragon parsley lemongrass . pine in the middle of the profile . some wheat on the backend . m tart with a rolling bitterness . semi dry finish . d the profile holds a plethora of hop characters . it s fun to sip and explore but not necessarily to sip and session with .,taste,0.8,1
appearance the color is copper with an orange shift to it . there s quite a bit more haze than i remember there being but i m drinking this beer awfully cold . the head is tan in color and about a quarter inch in size with mediocre retention and lacing . smell the scent is strong and pleasing with big notes of apricot caramel and pineapple . taste and mouthfeel for an american pale ale this beer falls on to the malty side of the spectrum . the strong scents do n t really translate to strong flavors as the malts dominate the hops in this beer . not to say the hops are n t present because there is a minor note of apricot . the body is malty and smooth with some bitter orange rind sting in the fore . the finish is moderately clean leaving a pure aftertaste . drinkability it s not quite as refreshing as other american pale ales but it s a very savory beer . it s a good balance of flavor versus substance . bottom line this is my favorite beer of all time possibly but this is certainly not my favorite bottle of this beer i ve ever had . the hops did n t present themselves as much as they usually do and the beer drank a little flat possibly an old bottle .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a clear amber with a thin tan head . a little bit of lacing . s does not really have anything discernible on the nose . maybe it s my allergies but . t it tasted well carbonated . but not much else going on . m smooth with moderate carbonation . does not linger . d sure but why bother . i have liked some abita beers and since i was having jambalaya at the napoleon house in new orleans it seemed a good choice . well that and it was the only choice other than bmc . the kind of bottle that should be served to the patron who goes to the bar and says i ll have a beer .,taste,0.4,0
appearance wisp of smoke upon popping the cap . pours a wholesome iced tea or flordia everglades tannined color . startling i expected an unruly oily black in a baltic porter . in the pint glass holds a denser off black with blood ruddy streaks where direct light penetrates . a thin head dies quickly but tracks nice and sticky . smell swampy peaty smacks of the scent the tide leaves behind when it retreats from a rocky shore just a fraction more intriguing than scary . dense ambivalent muddy not clear enough to communicate a sensibility that the nose can register and the expectant brain can delight in . taste roasted malts dark quiet fruit coffee grounds . its constituents all cling and hang close to one another closely . boozy it lays long and loud like bourbon in the back of the throat . seems aptly suited to the role of an after dessert or fireside drink a lavish warming effect . hint of sweetness in the high back of the mouth . the unusual use of lager yeast lends a grounding brighter fruity slight spicy nose think of smuttnose s farmhouse saison ale if you ve had it . mouthfeel holds its carbonation nicely over time which nips crisply at the broader blush of rugged fruit and malt . drinkability one will do enough to puzzle at this riddle and to get the throat and belly toasty . assuredly a sipper . the density of its short lived glow is this beer s featured virtue muted restrained secretive potent .,taste,0.9,1
ml can . abv i tried this beer on march after purchasing from one of the local lcbo outlets . the poured a translucent gold colour with a generous head that quickly disippates . the aroma was very malty with some slight hoppish hints . the mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation . the flavour was very grainy with very little bitterness .,taste,0.7,1
pours a very interesting look . this brew is a bright red clear color with a lot of carbonation with a thick head that takes on a reddish hue itself . smell is not very exciting . there is a wheat and biscuit smell but not much besides . taste is really bad . there is a bit of a biscuit taste but not very fresh . a small tint of something else too maybe beets . mouthfeel has a good consistency . it is a medium thickness but fairly smooth . drinkability is awful . this beer is really bad . i very rarely ever not finish a beer but this one may be unfinishable . the taste is so off and bad that i actually wonder if i got a bad bottle or something . avoid .,taste,0.3,0
pale gold in color with a slight orange hue . bubbly white head that leaves a nice lace down the glass . aroma is filled with tangy citrus and wheat . nice wheat flavor with a dry finish . some sweet grapefruit is event but very subdued . goes down real easy . an enjoyable brew but there are better beers out there .,taste,0.6,1
bottle poured into a pint glass . a copper color troubled the head goes down quickly though but leaves lace on the glass . s we can smell the biterness i would think . it smells like hops all the way . t hops . really butter . on the pack it states a ibu of which is pretty high . we do taste it . on the first sip it kind of surprises but we get accustomed to it after a few . m enjoyable nothing more . d i would have enough after only one . the alcohol rate does n t help neither .,taste,0.7,1
found an updated bottle with the better cork and hopefully no lack of carbonation problem . this time upon opening the cage broke so i kinda had to cut the wire . no matter the cork came out easily with a nice pop . and what s this some good bubbles as well . all right now we re talking . i m happy to rescind my prior negative review . a pours a slightly cloudy gold with a nice crown of foam . there s even some nice lacing . it s not saison dupont in the looks department but it is a vast improvement . s has the crisp light hoppy aroma i expect from a saison as well as a little mustiness . wet earth and a touch of pepper . t this is the excellent taste i remember from the flat athene i had . take the typical peppery dry lightly funked saison and add some of what comes across to me as pumpkin pie spicing . i taste nutmeg cinnamon allspice orange peel it s basically pumpkin pie without the pumpkin . maybe it s the power of association but i swear butternut squash or pumpkin is hinted at as well . spices linger in the finish . f again a vast improvement . maybe not still as sharp as the standard bearers of the style but not a whole hell of a lot to complain about if you ask me . d a florida brewer that likes to make my favorite style . like the lectio divina i feel that this is nudging for a spot at the table among the heavy hitters . it s great to have such an up and coming brewery here in the state of florida . oh lest i get carried away with the platitudes the beer is drinkable . might be too spicy for some it s a little out there . this is n t a benchmark saison along the lines of saison dupont or hennepin . it has more in common with a very spicy fantome imo . i realize it now . this brewery could be the southeast s very own jolly pumpkin .,taste,1.0,1
pours a murky reddish brown with a medium density rocky tan head fed by a zillion little champagne bubbles up the side of the glass . the smell is caramel roasted malt with something cherry like in the background . the taste is caramel but has almost a burnt note in it somewhere . the finish is dry offsetting the initial sweetness . the mouthfeel is gorgeous silky and oily . the drinkability is very good certainly helped by the mouthfeel . not too much alcohol in the forefront on this one given its strength . definitely one you could sip note sip all evening . the beer overall makes me think of sitting in an exposed timber and plaster pub somewhere drinking at a long wooden table as old as well beer meeting new friends and listening to the world go by outside . for whatever that literary detour is worth .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle . it s the color of honey golden orange with a vigorous off white head . dense carbonation leaves very sticky suds and lace . a bit cloudy . the aromas are of butterscotch citrus and toffee . peppery with a slight but apparent alcohol . strawberries and flowery hops follow as does a funky yeast note as it warms . the flavor is buttery tangerines a bit of numbing alcohol lots of fruit a tangy center drying finish . the aftertaste is flowery yet mildly bitter something like earl grey tea . nice mouthfilling fizz plenty of carbonation sturdy with a nice body . here on this site it s designated a saison though the label says biere de garde artisanale . call it what you want . seems too syrupy and flowery to call it a saison . whatever it is it s pretty tasty although the too apparent alcohol diminishes my enjoyment .,taste,0.6,1
gpt this bottle at de molen s shop in bodegraven . from a cl corked and caged bottle into a snifter . appearance pours black out of the bottle making a finger medium thick deep tan head with very good retention . jet black body with lower levels of carbonation . head slowly fades to a full foam cap but only a splotchy wisp remains until the end leaving some dots of lacing down the sides . pretty good looking . smell good nose of roasted and burnt malts dark bakers chocolate and cocoa powder . notes of sweet mild chocolate and vanilla from the barrels but very well integrated . medium strength nose and quite nice . taste goes south unfortunately . some roasted malts and dark bakers chocolate at the beginning but then get too wine like and very boozy . red wine port and grapes dominate too much . a touch of milk chocolate and vanilla at the swallow but too much port and booze bully the finish on this one . a big and persistent aftertaste is full or port booze and some hints of charred malts trying to fight though the barrel . not nearly as well integrated as the nose and a little tough to enjoy . palate medium body and medium higher levels of carbonation . creamy on the palate goes down smooth and finishes with lots of heat after the swallow . somewhat sticky finish . overall was a little hard to enjoy this one . the nose was great making me expect a well integrated port barrel on this one but the flavor was just too dominant . the port barrel was all over everything and the base beer which is a very good brew itself had a tough time competing . too boozy and hot as well . not worth the hefty price tag .,taste,0.4,0
oz growler i picked up days ago from the nebco . pours a hazy amber color with a thin head that disappears quickly . not much lacing . great aroma . pine hops sweetness and a hint of tropical fruits namely pineapple . . there is a lot of flavor here . nice blend of piney hops tropical fruits and a great bitter bite . a bit floral as well . pretty smooth and easily quaffed . was n t sure how well it would keep in my growler . not a lot of carbonation but there is enough . when i tried the plastic sample cup at the brewery i could n t believe how tasty it was . now i m really glad i paid for a growler . such a deal . outstanding beer .,taste,1.0,1
served in a stella glass thanks to my buddy jon for bringing this down for new years i finally get to try something from the heralded unplugged series . this appearance is as you would expect with any fruit beer there is a slight haze to the pinkish body . the smell is mainly of raspberries with a hint of sour in the background . the taste has the fruit characteristics that were seen in the nose but there is a heaving spicing of what appears to be ginger with the strong tart flavor of the fruit . i m really not a fan of how this beer tastes . the mouthfeel is velvety and smooth but in all honesty i really ca n t get past how this beer tastes as far as the drinkability goes .,taste,0.6,1
a obviously filtered . pours a clear golden color with a modest head that dissipates fairly slowly . light lacing . s grainy wheat notes for the most part with some very faint aromas of banana and pear coming through as well . t again dominated by earthy wheat notes with sweeter fruit notes remaining mostly hidden . very disappointing for a beer of this style . m light bodied and slightly creamy . finishes crisp and clean leaving a subtle aftertaste of grains . d not a bad beer but far from being a good one . it s very bland and uninteresting . as much as i like to support texas breweries and independence has some good offerings i m afraid i m going to have to mark this one down as a why bother . .,taste,0.4,0
appearance translucent and golden started with a good inch of sticky hoppy head that laces the glass on the way down . the carbonation cascades up from all around the glass with rather small bubbles . smell light aromas of hops and yeast has a distinct citrus but not piney smell taste starts off with a bit of malty sweetness that quickly yields to the delicious funky yeast taste and hops that are extremely well matched to the profile of the beer american hops and this wild euro yeast makes for a smooth combination . mouthfeel smooth the carbonation is light and smooth and the beer has a bit of an oily feel to it . very nice . this stuff is close to to drinkable the stuff is very strong and the alcohol is n t nearly as perceivable as you would think in a beer this big .,taste,1.0,1
.i had this on a sit down with mike earnheart from dark horse in a personal sitdown with the good beer show . this beer was amazing . even though i had several beers that day this one kicked my ass . it fell somewhere between a dogfish head and a dreadnaught . smooth creamy ipa without the overpowering typical cat piss aroma you get from other ipa s . this beer was dry hopped to improve the aroma and it worked.all i can say is wow.thanx mike .,taste,1.0,1
appearance deep orange cloudy . decent head after pouring thin head of foam remains but not much lacing . aroma apricot at first then the wheat becomes noticeable underneath but the apricot is always dominant . taste very good balance of apricot flavor and typical weizen . the apricot hits you first then fades slightly into a great well balanced flavor with a slightly tart finish . the apricot flavor is strong but not overpowering and definitely not syrupy or artificial . delicious . mouthfeel average . could be slightly smoother . drinkability good . i went through my first bottle faster than i meant to . the flavor remains consistent and enjoyable throughout . drinking two or more at one time would be neither difficult nor unpleasant . goes well alone or with the right foods .,taste,0.9,1
yes this is what bud should be like . a extremely pale yellow with a small white head this vanishes in an instant . s grainy corn smell . not terrible but nothing to shout about . t light grain corn combo flavor . tiny hop bit but mainly smooth with a slight sweetness as it warms . pretty decent . m fairly light but for the style not bad . d quite drinkable even though i m not a lager fan . when american macros fashioned themselves after this it seems they forgot to retain what flavor the original had .,taste,0.7,1
amazed to see that this company loves to sell this product in cans . this ale was very pleasant to drink . labeling was unique and subtle but the taste was anything but crisp and refreshing to drink . short head to it that continues to lace itself down the glass . there was definitely a natural smell to this beer more fields of harvesting crops flowers than an earthy tone . great amounts of sweetness in the initial taste then you find yourself tasting the hops and earthy flowers after but a great punch from this beer great color and mouthful was easy good to drink or more of . enjoy this is hard to find but possible . if you like this beer pick up a variety pack and try others as well .,taste,1.0,1
picked up a six pack to enjoy this week . poured into a harpoon ufo glass . with an aggressive pour a large white head appears . golden yellow and opaque body . lots of surging carbonation . huge smell of cloves in the nose . taste was a bit of a letdown . it was a bit on the bland side . it smelled like a nice hefe but there was no flavor of spice banana bubble gum or anything i was looking forward to . mostly tasted like a less hoppy pale ale . a bit on the thin side and low in abv it was easy to drink it would be a good warm weather beer . but a bit lacking in flavor and i had hoped for more .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to mlaroche for this one . batch x pours a dark amber color smallish head that fizzes away very quickly no lacing or cap . smell has a nice funky aroma to it picking up just the right amount of sour mixed with dark fruit and a subtle oak presence bit of an astringent alcohol note though . taste starts out with a sour pucker the currants add a nice layer of fruitiness that is n t overly sweet this is one beer where the barrel aging is perfect since it complements the beer wonderfully the oak has just the right balance the strength is well hidden behind the tartness the carbonation is quite active but works for this style .,taste,1.0,1
the white bottle and . abv had my hopes high and it s belgian which is always great . a poured a dark cream soda like color with a short bubbly tan head . minimal lacing s lots of sweet toasted malt caramel and a strong maple scent . t this is a crazy sweet beer like liquid maple candy . you can feel the heat of the . abv level creeping back up your throat and warming your ears after the first few sips . i got a bit of malt but mostly straight up maple sweetness . m d lots of carbonation and a thick creamy sticky film coated my mouth . i think my teeth were aching a little from the excessive sweetness . this is definitely a sipping beer a good replacement for those who do n t like wine but are hanging out with winos . somewhat reminiscent of chimay just not nearly as good . i can appreciate this beer for what it is it s just not for me .,taste,0.4,0
oz . poured into broad mouth glass appearance black with a quarter inch tan head . smell starts off with fresh coffee dark caramel malt and chocolate all mixing together with a little bit of nuttiness at the end . taste at first there s a bitter chocolate flavor with a strange twinge of sour . this is a pretty hoppy stout but finishes with a long roasted coffee flavor . mouthfeel medium bodied and refreshing for the style . drinkablity fairly high for a stout . overall i found this to be an interesting stout but it could be a little over hopped i ca n t believe i just wrote that but it s still full of good stout flavor .,taste,0.6,1
a bright orange when pouring . settles down to a nice copper . slightly cloudy with some visible carbonation . picturesque tan head decently tall . very bubbly but also creamy . a very appealing look . s good bit of malt and some spicy hops . slight sweetness too . the only thing really unique about the nose is the rye . t m rich caramel malts and rye up front . seems kind of watery as far as mouthfeel but this does not take away from the flavor . spicy earthy hops on the back end and more of the rye in the finish . slightly bitter aftertaste . medium in body and carbonation . a good representation of the style . d pretty drinkable . another fine brew from great divide .,taste,0.9,1
pors a lovely copper with a big bubbly head that leaves a nice cap . smells a little weird . malty and fruity . tastes great . clean tasting with some fruit and a nice hop bite and a nice roof of the mouth tickle at the finish . mouthfeel is pretty typical for an ale thin kinda bubbly . very very drinkable . i could drink a lot of these . probobly my favorite lighter beer . i m typically a porter fan . i ve had this beer on tap and it tastes exactly the same . that says a lot about one or the other . i m inclined to say that fuller s does an exceptional job at bottling .,taste,1.0,1
poured a ml can into a tulip beer glass . appearance pours a very nice brilliant light brown color with a sweet looking head lasting a long while . major carbonation . smell a mix of soft caramel and sugary malt . not a lot of extra aromas thrown in there but there s a little whiff of hops . taste the sweetness hits all at once up front and then gives way to a mellowing malt flavour . the taste goes on and on and alternates between the barley malt and mild bitterness with the sweetness underneath . quite good . mouthfeel not as peppery as one would expect from the appearance i m sure that it s due to the sweetness . not at that smooth but it does its best to coat the mouth and the taste lingers . drinkability one of the more flavourful offerings from the sleeman folks . about years ago this was my brew of choice for a time but i got sick of the honey flavour .,taste,0.8,1
this beer . or rather malt liquor was not a good choice . truth be told it is better than the three or four other malt liquors i have dried . still i d avoid this . and the style . i had this stuff about a year ago writing from notes i took at the time . a light gold . no head light lacing . s adjuncts . corn rice sweet chemically scent t sweet sweet corn slight wheat chemically flavor i ca n t place m ok good carbonation . not so terrible as i might expect . not quite crisp but bubbly enough for a hot day . d yeah no . too high in abv without enough character to balance it out . the buzz just is n t worth it . it is a beer you feel guilty drinking . stay away y all . this stuff is sick .,taste,0.6,1
wow smell of piney hops hits you in the smell . i can tell this is going to be a real full flavored beer . the taste is unreal . the taste smacks you in the face with hops and very rich sweet malted barley . very rich tasting . this tastes like an ipa with a shit load of malt . the rich malt flavor reminds me very much of the dogfish head minute ipa malt profile . actually this is like sierra nevada s celebration ale times . so if you like the celebration ale and want that same taste but with even more bitter hops and and that same malt but a lot more of it this is your beer . actually the celebration ale and this beer have the same ingredients . they both use two row malt and english barley with the cascade chinook and centennial hops . amazing beer this is the total definition of an american hopped barleywine .,taste,1.0,1
poured a brownish color with ruby highlights . a thin off white head formed and diminished quickly . some lacing but not much . not much smell to this beer . slight cola aroma with very faint hops . has a distinct brewpub quality to it which is n t necessarily bad . malty sweetness on the front palate . the beer dries out quickly leaving a nice hop profile mid to far palate . i think i taste some rye . some sourness but i think that could be from overly excessive carbonation . light and watery mouthfeel . very highly carbonated which is a bit of a turn off . not a terrible beer but not a great beer . worth a try however .,taste,0.7,1
appearance dark brown with a small very light brown head that persisted down to half way down the pint glass . aroma too mild for my liking lightly malty with a hint of hops taste sweet malt with strong tones of biscuit . medium finish with a nutty flavour . mouthfeel medium low carbonation almost flat dry drinkability the good flavour but mild aroma combines to give a fairly light feel to this best bitter . nothing outstanding however a good session bitter for those who prefer a stronger pint,taste,0.8,1
bottle to mouth . old school . appearance is decent with a strong golden yellow and moderate carbonation . smell is non existant . the taste is all in the feel and doesnt exude any particular flavors save perhaps for some light hops and a bit of graininess on the tongue . for a euro macro pale ale this is about as smooth drinking as it gets . the consistency and drinkability are excellent yet there is just not enough body flavor and substance to this beer to really rate it well .,taste,0.4,0
got this in the new sam brewmasters pack . i ve been looking forward to this one since i heard about it last summer in the voters poll . my first beer i ever had was an irish red so this one is a style i ve always wanted sam to do . here goes . a looks pretty good . pours a deep amber with a thick white head that very slowly fades . s the first thing i smell is hops . much like boston lager which makes sense because it says on the bottle that they use the same hops . you can also get a sense of the slight maltiness of this brew t taste is good . i was worried that it might come off with that off flavor that killians gives you in their red . in sam s case its s a great malt flavor that is quite well balanced with the hops . m not heavy not light . just in the middle . good carbination d for me easily one of sam s better drinkers as far as drinking one and wanting another . it s not heavy where you do n t want another but not light enough to down with out noticing . overall a great brew . sam s site says that irish red is brewed all year long so here s hoping for the sixer to come out soon . because when it does i ll be first in line to get it . good work guys,taste,0.9,1
nice looking head . deep red color i think i smell nw hops but just maybe . i do n t smell much evidence of the oak however the oak comes across strongly in the flavor . it s a woodiness that is hard to ignore . robust malt profile featuring that brown sugar and port and butterscotch sweetness that stone is so good at . bitter not very dynamic not that i did n t see that coming,taste,0.6,1
pours a one finger white head that fades quickly to a ring leaving a some lace . amber color . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . hoppy malty nose . starts malty but hops are here making a more balanced to bitter finish . . for a oz bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,taste,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into crystal glasware . thin soapy head that died into a small amount of lacing with bubbles . beer is a beautiful amber color and appears to be lightly carbonated bouquet smells of citrusy hops and a little candy sugar mouthfeel is creamy and coats the tongue . dry in the end tastes of mostly mild woody hops and bready malts . no alcohol detected . bitterness hangs out for a while after swallowing . nice and tasty but doest really stand out to much . overall nice session beer but it could be a little more complex to hold my attention . i ll enjoy this sixer and try something else next . i would recommend this to beer newbies as it is very approachable . this beer is very very drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
appearence pours a clear dark red with a thin beige head that dies down to nothing . a decent amount of carbonation is present as well . smell very dark and malty smelling with plums dates raisons and licorice dominated the aroma . alcohol is present but subtle . virtually no hop bitterness . taste and mouthfeel rich chewy and malty . raisons and dates come to mind as well as figs . nice fruitiness with soft subtle licorice and caramel notes . the alcohol is damn near impossible to find . but so are the hops . ridiculously malt fouces and semi unbalanced . drinkability and overall a nice offering from boulder but so malty it reminds me more of an old ale than a barleywine . no hop presence at all . once it s all said and done though it s a nice tasting brew that goes down easily .,taste,0.6,1
served out of a bomber with no freshness date that i can see . poured with a . . head that lingered as i drank it down . color is a yellow orange mostly clear . some hops on the nose nothing much . taste is fairly hoppy with a lot of effervesence not much malt primarily grapefruit citrus flavor . it tastes spicy but it may be the bubbles more than the hops . finishes pretty dry and citrusy some residual spiciness i guess it is coming from the hops too . drinkability is above average the carbonation and hoppiness make it an easily quaffable brew . definitely one for a hot day on the deck .,taste,0.8,1
amber yellow in color very thin wispy head that deminished quite fast little to no lacing on the glass it was drinkable and i got it right from the tap at the brewery fresh as possible i must say i am a huge magic hat fan but not one of there best efforts at a lager i would give it another shot if i can ever find it . .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a glass . very pleasant apperance greaterbeing golden glowing color . very frothy head many many spirling bubbles to the top . i hope this beer makes me as happy as the sun on the label . not a huge fan of the smell . aromas of hops pine and alchol . the taste is complex and exquisite . medley of flaovrs grain yeast hops spices cinnamon and a hoppy piney aftertaste . the mouthfeel is quite crisp and refreshing . the taste stays in your mouth until the next sip replenishes the flavor . i find this beer quite drinkable even with the high alchol content . good price too got a pint oz bottle for bucks .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to darkover for the trade . this brew pours nearly black with a thick light brown head that dissipates pretty quickly . very little lacing . the aroma is rather roasty with a little hops . the body on this stout is not very rich but it was one of the smoothest easiest to drink stouts i have encountered . i was through the glass in no time . possibly because it is a little on the carbonated side . flavors of roasted malt coffee and hops but none too abundant . the finish is lightly bitter hops . overall this isnt the most flavorful stout you can find but it scores big points in the drinkability category .,taste,0.7,1
i feel that i ve seriously neglected german beers so picked this up today and had to give it a try . i figured a beer bearing my family name would be a good start . not that my family brews this beer . whatever . poured into my hef glass . a darker than any of the american hef s i ve seen . a hazy orange in the bottom skinny end of the glass but it s dark amber to practically reddish brown at the top . decent three finger head fluffy but quickly dissipating . ended up with some yeast in the bottom of my glass . s wonderful spicy smell cloves and pepper along with banana peach apricot pear and champagne . i do n t know if it s possible for a beer to smell dry but i think this one does . t not quite as much going on here as the smell . strong spicy flavor comes out along with bready wheat undertones . fruit flavor is pretty subdued i do n t really pick any specific thing out . mf thin but very fizzy body . carbonation is high but it does n t detract from the feel in this case . finish is extremely dry . there is a bit of warming surprising due to the low amount of alcohol . d i was expecting a bit more flavor wise based on the smell but this is overall a very nice beer . really refreshing would be perfect for a tailgate or a warm summer night . the alcohol lets you know it s there but does n t slap you in the face . better than any american hef i ve had and no need for a lemon .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle to pint glass poured thickest head i ve had on a porter imperial stout fingers of tan foamy frothy goodness nice amber dark brown color . smelled of light sweet malts heavily sugar d up coffee and caramel . a little watery mouthfeel but the taste makes up for it . tastes like it smells plus more dark sweet malt flavors milk chocolate molasses brown sugar . no aftertaste flavor is all upfront with no lingering alchy burn despite the . the sweetness would normally be sickeningly sweet to me but the hops though their flavor is n t distinct or maybe the malt blend makes the taste just right . just the right amount of sweetness for a non coffee or roast dominant flavor porter nice change of pace from my usual preference . will definitely try baltika s other dark offerings .,taste,0.8,1
pours a light gold color with a white frothy head . the smell is lightly malty and hoppy . the taste is very rich in malt but without hops to balance it out . i was expecting more but was disappointed . still not a bad brew very tasty and light on the palate .,taste,0.6,1
poured a tawny brown with red highlights . short biege head does not stay for long . smells wonderful . tart cherries vinegar and tannins are pronounced . really quite nice . taste is not as intense . actually this really gives the impression of a watered down duchesse . mouthfeel is a tad watery but drinkablity is fine . nothing really incredible or remarkable here . glad i tried it . did n t hate it . ready to move on . next .,taste,0.6,1
pours out a hazy chestnut . nose of sweet toffee and tangy fruit . taste sweet and syrupy . woody tobacco like hops . has a cough syrup taste from the fruit and same sort of thick viscous consistency . not something i look for in a beer . fairly hot to boot . this is a tough drink . ca n t say that i enjoyed .,taste,0.4,0
consumed from a bottle purchased right next to disney land a creamy beige head more than one finger . cloudy brown tea color . some small continued carbonation . mild to no lacing . s sweet bubble gum lots of yeast to smell . wheaty malts . not bad . t bitter hoppy like raw dry hop pellets . some sweetness and that bubble gum flavor in the middle . an aftertaste that was grassy and bitter . m loose watery unimpressive d not bad but the taste smell balance is a bit off . lots of high notes and low notes but no crescendos in between .,taste,0.4,0
tasting notes stored in the fridge and served in a pilsner glass . aroma citrusy hop nose with a bit of malty sweetness . appearance deep amber with red highlights . three finger plus light brown head that has good retention and leaves some trail . good clarity with a few rising bubbles visible . flavor slight hop flavor that becomes stronger near the finish . moderate maltiness with slight caramel roasted flavor . good malt hop balance . more prominent hops at finish with some lingering . mouthfeel medium body with medium to low carbonation towards flat . very smooth and slightly creamy . overall impressions less hop flavor than the aroma suggests . enjoyable but would be better with a slightly stronger flavor it is there but i wanted more .,taste,0.8,1
i can not beleive this ranks in the s . an irishmen would ponder suicide if he drank this beer . it pours black and promising the nose is standard for an american stout . the first sip has notes of black tar . followed by a sweet sort of hairspray middle rounding out in a monarch vodka flavor . to me this beer is extremely overrated . if its your thing then more power to you but if you like true irish dry stout or american oatmeal stout then this beer is not for you . give this beer to someone you hate for christmas . or be nicer and give them some natty ice .,taste,0.4,0
a pale yellow slightly hazy with a nice white head on it . lacing is good . s nice and fragrant . rosemary and thyme seem to be a bit stronger in this version of the brew . the sage is played down quite a bit . perhaps a bit of citrus in the scent as well . t tangy right up front . the spices are a little muddled in this it seems though there is a very nice crispness to it . there is a good bite from the hops in the finish as well a slightly funky slightly earthy flavor . m medium bodied and very high carbonation . the carbonation is pretty intense are really makes your tongue dance . d pretty good but i think i like stone s version a bit better . this version does n t quite hit the spices the same way however i think it is much closer to a saison in flavor and style .,taste,0.6,1
a thin off white head tops this beer of dark amber orange color . has a smell of wood white oak comes to mind . caramel and some spice tones are present . taste is sweet with caramel light malt and earthy notes . there is a taste of alcohol present reminding you this beer packs punch . i did n t get any hop bitterness so this one would be good for those of you that claim you do n t like hops . mouthfeel is a little sticky due to the mild carbonation . drinkability is good for this beer the sample i drank was a ml . i would enjoy some more but not another . the alcohol is there and bear that in mind when drinking this beer .,taste,0.9,1
appearance dark ruby almost black body with a nice two finger sized tan dark brown head the foam startst to dwindle leaving behind fine lacing around the glass that forms the same way with each sip . aroma a sharp sweetness arises with the dark roasts backing it the lactose sugar has a sharp acidic quality about it in the nose . taste a great mix of bitter sweet the lactose milkiness is amazing in this brew that creamy sugary tone is upfront and i am loving it like a malt or milkshake very good then the bitter deep roasted barley tones come around with the likes of chocolate and coffee tones very nice brew . mouthfeel a tad thinner than expected definitely lighter bodied compared to most stouts but this one has that trademark whipped cream like sweetness . drinkability very dessert esque like a whipped cream i am a fan i personally believe this is the best cream stout i have tasted in my day . very drinkable not too sweet or acidic perfectly balanced a must try in the realm of any stout .,taste,1.0,1
presentation oz bottle . born on date on the neck . all natural beer . appearance gold color with just a bit of red to it thin bubbly head fades quickly . smell lots of grain and sugar . very sweet grassy smell . taste very sweet with a hint of honey . not much else going on here . overall impression no off flavors and the honey does add a nice touch but this was too sweet for me .,taste,0.6,1
i clearly do n t have taste . so please do n t listen to me . i am the only one who thought this beer tasted like a freshly cut lawn . i truly do not find this beer worthy of the new glarus name . i live in chicago and make an annual pilgrimage to the town of new glarus for an annual camping trip and major beer purchase . they have beers that i am not crazy about spotted cow dancing man and they of course have beers i love hearty hop and fat squirrel to me this beer misses the mark . it s grassy in taste and smell and the after taste is one i want to follow with a shot of almost anything . it is strong and i did drink in september beer brewed in march and bottle in june . i did ask if it should sit around for awhile and they said no it s ready to roll . so you know i did n t get a bad bottle . bought two at the brewery and then tasted in the tasting room . grassy . then i have tasted two bottles here at home . batch bbl,taste,0.6,1
as per the style dark as crud color . frothy tan head denotes the viscosity of the brew . smells of dark rich malt some coffee and the slightest raw yeast . i taste a bit more of chocolate than coffee up front . very rich . but the coffee kicks in as you imbibe . some sweetness . bitter hops show the strength of the stout . alcohol warms as you drink . a sipper no doubt . savor the flavor .,taste,0.9,1
a brown with a large tan carbonated type head s smells awesome . hints of fruits and tartness dance in my nose . ca n t wait to taste this one . t well i ca n t say the nose matches the flavor . there are hints of light malts and fruits but there is an overwhelming acetic finish which is completely off putting . it s almost like drinking vinegar . m light in body with a medium heavy carbonation . d the cork was stuck in this beer so it took me a while to open this beer . it was fate telling me not to crack this beer by myself . it s far too tart to drink a bottle by itself . any more than one glass is going to be a challenge .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.6,1
had this beer a few times now and each time i just do n t care for it . the look of the beer is nice . the color is a nice clear copper color with a thick foamy white head on top . the smell is n t really that pleasing to me it s hoppy but it kinda smells weird to me . the taste is even worse i do n t know what they use in this brew but i really do n t care for it . the mouthfeel was pretty good and it s drinkable for sure . overall if the taste was better this brew would be awesome but i m just not sure of it .,taste,0.4,0
tons of tan head on this brew after i pour it into my glass . great retention too and decent lacing . orange amber color . floral hops in the aroma and hints of spice . flavors however are weak . nutmeg subtle pumpkin in the middle with an unusual finish . semi dry and a little bitter but not in a balanced way . light in the mouth a little watery needs gumption . a good theory but a rather poor execution .,taste,0.4,0
the bottle well lets just say we have a gusher here . after waiting along time poured into a challis caramel brown with a brown head tons of yeast particles . aromas of fruit yeast brown sugar malts fill the nose tastes of sweet sugar candy malts and a nice light spice bitter my mouth loves the sweet creaminess of this ok lets not pull any punches the floaters take away from the experience but the flavors make up for a lot . i would get it from a tap or a large bottle again anytime but the small bottles seamed a waste to not pour the last little bit ill admit i did strain the last bit it was that good i liked the old grand cru better but this one is a good representation of what i expect from one,taste,0.9,1
this was the main beer to drink on a recent trip to panama . not much to describe but a yellow beer that served cold helped beat the heat . just as an indication as to the quality of the beer . we ordered corona whenever available at the bar to get something that had some taste .,taste,0.3,0
hopping right along on the bunny trail . watching the nfl combine . loving mark ingram and vai taua at rb and colin kaepernick at qb . abv and . ml bottle . oh brother another beer classified as a wee heavy . you know what that means folks . that means that you re up against the world class mcewan s scotch ale as a benchmark . i know i keep saying it but that beer is one of the greatest things ever . if you re gon na tussle with the best well you know . pours a very clear yet dark brown . lightly carbonated . a short iara of head and little lacing . kind of to be expected from a wee heavy so nothing special here . robust aromas . i get a lot of molasses and burned caramel hey is n t that molasses . . . heavy malt expressions here . almost no hops to speak of . or other characteristics . smells chewy if that can be a smell. so far this beer is like an old movie people always tell you how great they are and then you watch them and go mehhh . flavor is . it s very good . super malty loaded with brown sugar flavors . not as sweet as you might think but there s a sweetness to it . if i had to liken it to a lady i d call this the cate blanchett of scotch ales . it s refined tasty and complex . but a tad thin . the finish is where this beer goes from being world class to just great . it thins out and washes away . the wonderful malt flavors seem to evaporate and disappear just like snap . . . gone . then a few moments later the strong malt aftertaste comes back . interesting and unique at the same time . very good ale . it holds up against the mcewans nicely but falls short of that masterpiece . like ms. blanchett i would n t turn it down if offered but i m not going out of my way for it . what i like most the wonderful malty and complex flavor profile . what i like least the rather pedestrian appearance and thin finish . verdict great slightly expensive and unique . minor flaws keep it from being world class but find and drink folks .,taste,0.9,1
a translucent darker brown . reddish orange hues . white foam one finger head . lacing is very strong . s not much detectable besides a vague sweetness . t cherries brandy whiskey mint perhaps juniper . very complex and rich . alcoholic flavor . m smooth and refreshing . d surprising and intriguing . i had another and i would have more .,taste,0.9,1
served from the cask into a true pint glass in a pub in london england . reviewed from notes . a pours a one finger head devoid of cream rather thin and of decent retention . clear yellow colour . sm cream light lemon peel and full grain . mild . t cream open is light in tone followed by an estery tinged barley foundation with badly considered crystal hops and even bittering hops present . simple badly built and poorly balanced . mf smooth wet and thin . casking was a bad choice for this beer . not really complementary of the flavours of the body . dr low abv hard to drink due to the bad flavours and expensive . not a good beer especially on cask . would be better on draught methinks . consult me profile for me opinion on camra .,taste,0.6,1
golden coloring with a fine bubbled pure white head pleasantly thick and persistent . active carbonation . complex nose barnyard bubblegum and band aid aromas quite sour smelling . effervescent in the mouth light body . band aid in the aroma as i mentioned and i do n t profess to know what band aids taste like but if the smell is any indication this definitely tastes like a band aid would taste . there s a hard to define tonic watery sort of hoppy bitterness present throughout . it has grown on me somewhat as it warmed but to be honest i expected more from this brew .,taste,0.6,1
dark deep brown color nearly black the color of dark chocolate with a nice tan head resting atop it and retaining nicely throughout . this is a very asthetically pleasing stout . smells like rich chocolate and pretty much nothing else . it is a very dominant scent . the taste is much more complex roasted and toasted malts coacoa and an underlying pine hop . the mouthfeel is nice and creamy silky smooth . appropriate thickness for the style and a very complimentary aspect . this was a great beer glad to have picked it up . would definately drink again .,taste,0.9,1
a light golden typical style . s weak smell corn and grainy . nothing good . t taste is fairly decent . grain corn and wheat . but it does have a crisp refreshing taste . m sort of of setting after taste but this is a party beer and i could drink a lot of it .,taste,0.6,1
a beautiful golden pour with just a hint of a head smelling like the can of blueberries from a betty crocker muffin mix . i generally like fruit beers but i did n t like this one . it was light bodied and could be refreshing under the right circumstances . the initial hit was of blueberries followed by yeast followed by more blueberries that lingered . lured away by a couple of westvletrens i put the blueberry beer back in the fridge . when i came back to the beer i knew i could n t drink it but i could n t dump it down the drain either . so i made blueberry beer bread with my favorite recipe off of the food network . it makes the most fantastic blueberry beer bread . golden and crumby . add a couple handfuls of fresh blueberries and your set . this beer is worth having around to add to your favorite pancake waffle or muffin batter .,taste,0.4,0
poured a dark honey color with a fleeting head leaving a very thin line with little lacing . smells of alcohol malts and a slight hoppy floralness with a bit of a musty quality . the flavor is malty up front not unlike a malt liquor with little else going on aside from a slight sweetness . light body with appropriate carbonation .,taste,0.4,0
pours a nice amber color with a tiny white head that dissipates within just a minute or so leaving some light lacing . smells floral and slightly hoppy . taste is similar not a lot of anything but it melds nicely into a decent brew . this is very drinkable brew but i d say there were other more compelling ipas out there to try .,taste,0.6,1
maple syrup . is what this looks like . with fantastic head you can draw in . at first smell i wanted to say la fin . tremens . very very similar scents . baaarely metalic . taste is medicinal and metalic . some earthy woodsy things goin on kinda herbaly but mostly a sour metal thing . light sweetness balances out things enough to make it a bit more drinkable . but i feel like i m drinking a spoon . too young this bottle may be . mouthfeel is sudsy very soapy . full of bubblyness . fairly drinkable but . i do n t know . the nose and certain flavors make me feel like i could really like this but the metalic thing is turning me off . i ll have to hunt down an older bottle and compare .,taste,0.6,1
all four variants of smoke from the oak served side by side at my tasting on may . thanks to pete chris and brad for supplying the bottles . review is from notes . this beer is a dark brown color . it has a decent sized head that fades quickly leaving very little lacing . aromas are smoke oak go figure and bourbon . the flavor is pretty nice . this was my second favorite of the four bottles . this particular variant was the most sour of the four bottles . there is some noticeable heat in the finish . although i would drink this again i was n t especially impressed by any of the smoke from the oak lineup .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy straw color with a very thin head though i deliberately gave it a very cautious pour that leaves behind good lacing . the aroma on this one is very pungent . the grassiness of the hops is very pronounced in the aroma along with some citrus . the taste is an incredibly crisp hop flavor up front and it finishes very sweet . despite the fact that the bottle says that it has ibus it is not nearly as bitter as i would ve expected from something warning me that it will ruin my palate . i actually find it to be very refreshing and tastes closer to an apa than a double ipa . overall a great beer that is now one of my go to s . definitely pick this guy up .,taste,1.0,1
tip of the hat to unibroue may they continue their traditionally fine brews even under new ownership . this one pours a rich tobacco brown dark red and burnt sienna hues . admirable yet diminishing head minimal lacing . tighter in the nose that a typical belgian dark solid caramel malt with slight cherry and cinnamon notes . at a cool degree f temperature lightly noticeable alcohol but more as the glass warmed up . velvety mouthfeel with a well craft cut of heat and bitterness but not enough to discourage a warm and cocoa flavored malt finish . other flavor notes include cream soda and sarsaparilla beer cherry and appleskin and a little yeast biscuit note in the aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
so i m a fan of the shipyard export and like their ipa so i get a pack of the blue fin stout this week . i m actually genuinely excited as i get home and pop open a bottle . being a stout i m not too concerned with speed of pouring . big mistake . the amount of gas in this brew is staggering and simply a crime for a stout imo . it took several minutes for the head to calm down and i could pour the rest of the contents in . i did sip from the bottle a few times and found almost as fizzy as a bottle of coors light . yep it s that fizzy . once settled the head vanishes . what is left is not that bad a stout in terms of taste but those damn bubbles just put you off . the texture is watery compared to a guinness or gillespie s or beamish but there is a smoothness there that i like . i recommend opening this and letting it sit in your fridge for days to get most of the carbonation out . you ll then find it a tasty stout .,taste,0.8,1
reminiscent of hitachino white anyone . i still do n t know what to make of this brewery overall even though i ve liked everything i ve tried . it s probably just my predisposed skepticism of any beer brewed west of the mississippi especially if it s a belgian imitation . i tolerate lagunitas i respect avery and sierra nevada the bruery by god i think i like it .,taste,0.7,1
i am a big fan of this brewery and have enjoyed many of their products . this one was either old mishandled etc . i do n t believe the product was meant to be this way . pours with a small head low in carbonation and a pale copper color not to style . malty nose is okay but is one dimensional and cloying . body is medium syrupy malt and flavor is more pale ale like more like a unhopped english pale ale . i will seek this one out again an i believe it will be better .,taste,0.6,1
tyler may have been of the impression i wanted a lot more of this beer brewed . the bruery s brewers are absolutely top notch but not every beer can be a winner . i d say this was the only down note of bar none the best tasting lineup a brewery has ever featured on a single night . pours a swirling ly murky amber ish brown . surprisingly robust tan head . smells like . ewww . what is that . plastic medicinal ointment a bit of tart berries some berry skins and that awful awful plastic tone that just obliterates everything . tart earthy scorched camel hair plastic band aids . taste is just not right . the weird herbal sour tones i can only imagine are lingonberries . we should exterminate lingonberries . well carbonated but less bubbling might have helped mask the off flavors .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear orange yellow with a small white head that goes away quickly brown sediment is abundant some lacing . smell is of sweet caramel and roasted malts . taste is watery sweet caramel few hops some malt roasted nuts ends oily in the mouth with a little bitterness .,taste,0.7,1
poured from oz to standard pint pours a deep brown hints of red off white head fades fast smells of spicy hops smooth slightly floral malts abund taste starts out with hop spice bitterness followed by chocolate malts roastiness smooth overall extremely drinkable the best shiner offering i ve tasted out of the that came to the michigan market mouthfeel is crisp hop bitter smooth malt carbonation brings out hop bitterness nice i would drink again,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle . pours a murky chestnut brown not quite black inn the glass with a surprisingly big head . it does n t stick around long though and leaves no lacing just lots of sticky legs . aroma is massive and fills up the room with bourbon and all manner of sweetness vanilla caramel molasses chocolate . there is some esther and tobacco as well as an alcohol burn in the nostrils . the taste is more of the same and just over the top sweet . chocolate caramel and caramelized brown sugar with butterscotch and vanilla . the knish burns with booze lots of bourbon . the mouthfeel is full and sticky with the sugars just clinging to the palate alongside the boozy burn . bit of oak in the finish . this is certainly a massive complex and tasty brew but it s just so damn sweet . drinkability is not the strong suit here . do n t get me wrong it s pretty drinkable for the abv but drinking more than one glass is n t easy .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle served into a tulip glass pours a sunshine golden yellow color that basically looks indistinguishable from corona . super clear and actively spritzy . a little greater than one finger of sterling white head forms but does n t stick around for very long . good lines of lacing though . lots of cereal grains in the nose . the first sniff was all grain and a slightly skunked aroma . thankfully this beer develops into something more interesting once the cold starts to wear off after a minute or two post pour . there s a small hint of fruit pebbles cereal here along with the expected kolsch yeast aromas of apple . there s a small touch of synthetic lemon flavoring here too think lemon pledge or something similar . this is n t as pleasant as gaffel s main competitor reissdorf kolsch but it does a decent enough job . this is not a good beer . the graininess dominates the palate . i ve had macro lagers that i d prefer over this beer . i d prefer a coors light to this beer . the subtle apple and crisp hops that i expect from a kolsch are out of balance here . the appley yeast only shows up on the finish and the hops are nowhere near as crisp as desired instead washing over your tongue as a vague bitterness without flavor . mixed with the grain taste this beer has a flavor approximating that of burnt popcorn unbuttered and unsalted . i ca n t hate on the mouthfeel . it s as light and spritzy as you want a session lager such as kolsch to be . there is n t much to say about it other than it fits the parameters of the style . overall this is a disappointment . the city of cologne can do much better than submit gaffel kolsch as a beer representative of the city . this is out of balance and no true competition to the far superior reissdorf kolsch .,taste,0.4,0
my father would not be impressed him being a real ale devotee and this being a milk stout pretty much the antithesis of that . but this is a fine example and if every pub stocked this when there was no cask or it was off i would get a bottle of this . rich certainly . pitch black and tight off white head . real good mouthfeel thick and bitter and sweet . my good lady does not like beer but enjoyed a little of this because of the coffee tastes and the dark chocolate finish . if they made a bottle conditioned version i would be in heaven and probably buy my dad a case .,taste,0.7,1
pours into a pint glass a translucent red orange with a light khaki cap of foam clinging to the glass . smells caramel sweet with an assertively piney hop presence and notes of cherries and preserved fruits and jams . a nice and assertively citrus and pine hop taste as well as a very sweet syrupy taste . roasted grains and intense concentrated fruits . full bodied thick syrupy goodness this beer is packed full of flavor and sparse on the carbonation .,taste,1.0,1
a clear bottle gives you a good view of the reddish amber color pours quickly into a foamy and abundant but short lasting whitish head s slightly bitter hops with a sprinkling of malt and caramel t well blended flavors of hops and malt with a mildly skunky but not unpleasant aftertaste m well balanced in terms of carbonization d goes down easily in small swigs not a good chugger overall a nice ale from the mother country . peculiar enough to be interesting yet normal enough to be enjoyed,taste,0.8,1
a mellow copper color . ca n t comment on the lacing because the bartender served it too full . s very basic . a few hints of citrus and a bit of a crisp hop scent but the smell foretold of mediocrity . t obviously better than a mass produced but pretty simple flavor profile . smooth taste with some bready taste . m medium bodied and nice balance of carbonation . d very drinkable . this could be a session beer when you feel like throwing down a few more bucks than normal . all in all i think it falls right in the middle of the microbrew world . probably a bit on the low end .,taste,0.6,1
by far one of the most interesting beers i ve ever had in my life . it was n t really better or worse than anything i ve had . just interesting . i was told by my roommate that gueuze is also called belgian champagne . i agree there was definatly a similar taste between the two . i noted a very cidery vinigarish scent . almost no hop bitterness as a result of aged hops being used . i would drink it again however i had difficulty drinking the entire ml bottle . the only issue i had was i thought it was a crown cap and it is but underneath the crown is a cork . i did n t have a corkscrew on me so i had to wait to actually have to drink the beer . also it seemed slightly overcarbonated . i m not sure if thats the style but by compairson to other ales i was drinking it seemed excessive . i would repeat drinking this once in a great while however it did peak my interest in trying other types of gueuze .,taste,0.9,1
a served in a pint glass at the pike pub location on . good dark golden bronze with amber hues . head was a bright white ivory fizz across the top of the beer . little retention and lacing . s subtle pine and floral hops aromas . nothing overwhelming here but still good . subtle grapefruit with a touch of biscuit . t reasonable citrus with light pale malts . not quite the bitter citrus and pine monsters that can be found with other ipa s but perfect if you are looking for a mild hops fix . not a whole lot of zest or zing but enough of a citrus sting to mask the over abv . m not quite medium mouth feel . crisp and refreshing with decent carbonation and a dry finish . d very drinkable . squeezed in a few for happy hour and these drink very nicely . not overly hoppy but still a solid offering . good session ipa without having to worry about numbing out your mouth .,taste,0.6,1
in my quest to try the other alpine beers which are not pure hoppiness . and equally if not more disappointing than the last . pours a pale slightly hazy straw with minimal head and no lacing . smell is initially a bit musty and tangy amidst a grainy corn character . tastes . like a bad mix between a mediocre pilsner and an american wheat . which makes it out to be worse than it sounds . it s kinda neutral and non terrible pretty much what one would expect from an american wheat of no particular distinction . flavor is a bit muddled by a cooked corn note particularly early but it s pretty clean medium to light bodied crisp largely inoffensive . the corn is just a bit much and it ultimately intrudes on the grain and wheat characters which are also pretty straightforward . no hop character to speak of except as part of an appropriate balance . i d expect a beer of this caliber from a nothing special local brewpub or as a reasonable home brew . not from a brewery capable of so much more . do n t bother .,taste,0.4,0
bottle says best by which suggests it was bottled around october . pours dark coffee brown nearly black in the glass with a big frothy grayish tan head . great retention and lacing . a good looking beer . for some reason i have a hard time detecting nuance in black ipas . i get fruity hops oranges mostly . and dark roasted malts with a bit of char . they blend together quite well making for a nice balance of smooth and sharp . taste is less to my liking . this is the side of this style of beer that just does n t do it for me totally dominated by what i see as the negative sides of both pieces . from the hops i get bitterness . from the malts i get charred or burnt grain . these do n t totally overshadow the pleasant flavors but they re way more prominent than i d like them to be . on the heavier and thicker side . feels like a porter in the mouth actually . smooth and fluffy with carbonation present mostly as a light froth in the mouth . i like it . finish is quicker than i d expect mostly bitter but pulling out at just the right time . i really like everything about this beer except for the taste . it s just too much bitter and char and too little anything else . but the look the feel the smell are all so good . is this really . . yikes . better stop at one . not sure whether i want another one anyway .,taste,0.6,1
ruby glints appear when held before a light . maybe the lightest ris i have ever seen . initially it smelled like malta goya which i do n t mind . it eventually opened up with a bit more alcohol and a bit less floral hops . tasted raisins big sweet malt and some spicy bitterness . this delicate complexity soon gave way to a harsh finnish . just too hot . i would probably skip the next round on this one though i m intrigued to ponder how this my age .,taste,0.8,1
bottle conditioned ipa which is now aged years . dark copper sticky off white head . aroma is interesting reminiscent of an english strong ale with complex hop character. or a mellow american barleywine with a few years of age . plenty of malt to keep me interested almost like a scotch ale . taste is superbly balanced orangey east coast hops light smokiness earthy . medium bodied and smooth . a true winner my new favorite ipa as it stands . stoudts is my brewery of the month making subtle and pure brews fully crafted and well thought out . thanks martin .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a bottle to a mug . a pours a thin hazel color very see through and a thick two finger frothy head that is fed by steady carbonation and a little lacing s nothing really special here maybe a little bit of caramel and slight hops thought it would be more hearty t the taste is much more enjoyable than the smell nutty and light with a smooth caramel finish . m d it is a smooth almost watery feel similar to a light lager without the drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
appearance copper like the name says . thin white head served a little too cold in my opinion . light lacing . smell bananas black pepper slight roasty notes . taste at first it was too cold to really pick out much but as it warmed there was the distinct banana flavor a little peppery spice as in the aroma light caramel flavor . mouthfeel i thought it a bit thin for the style . smooth though . brought a growler back to the campsite and drank it faster than we would have any other dunkelweizen . solid attempt at the style may need some tweaking in the body department but overall a good beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours beautifully with a wonderful colour . if poured correctly in the proper glass the head floats perfectly over the rim . smells wonderful . tastes even better . my choice for the best after work beer . edit i have recently had a change in tastes with regard to hefe s and am definantly starting to enjoy schneider weisse more that paulaner . will re evaluate the two at a later date .,taste,0.8,1
crystal clear golden colour with a white cap that disappeared after a few minutes except for a meager collar and fine skim of bubbles coating the surface . a bit of spotty stickage was evident after the first few sips . there s not a lot of aroma here just some sweetness grain slight green apple and very faint spicy character . nearly imperceptible bitterness malt sweetness was nearly cloying slightly bready towards the end alcohol and light green apple in the finish . not very appealing . the texture was alright fizzy with more body than your standard industrial lager but still quite dry and with some unexpected alcohol warmth . this really was n t very good . i expect the ice process is n t helping the flavour profile .,taste,0.3,0
poured from the bottle into a nonic pint glass . creamy looking off copper head which settles nicely . body is copper amber and a little cloudy and dull . this is one giant copper orb looking beer and orange as all get out . bouquet is a creamy mild sweetness with a little light malt . but not much else going on simple but nothing too exciting . taste overall is a big surprise . what a very noticeable creamsicle popsicle rush . orange cream and mild malt but with a little bit watery and fizzy too almost getting into soda pop territory and fizz candy . overall though i enjoy this taste so much i have to call good regardless of everything else .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a brown ounce bottle into a a glass . the pour produced a billowing head hazey and unfiltered looking straw pale yellow . the head is slow to recede leaving an ice cream float like retention layer of large froth . lace is spotty yet sticky where it sits . aroma is smelling strongly of cleaning detergents or chemicals not enjoying that aspect much . some pine aroma resembling pine sol . aroma on this beer is not very appealing it really does smell like chemicals . so i asked a second opinion and my wife did not enjoy the aroma either she thought there was gin in it lol . taste is odd as well starting out with lemon zest picking up a chemical flavor . theres some straw like flavors lemon lime zest floral hops biscuity malt and a acid like feel down my throat of citric burning . yeesh i do know if this is a bad bottle or what but this stuff hurts my throat . there were some nice flavors here but the aroma and the burning sensation was too much . drainpour .,taste,0.7,1
got this beer in philly i think they are the . but i also tried it at the philly beer fest in march much better than yuengling lager i found the light copper color to be warm and inviting . its an ode to everything edgar allen poe . . . . which is pretty damn cool,taste,0.7,1
served at just over fridge temperature in the brewery s traditional weizen glass . appearance pours a murky brownish orange color into the glass . i m noticing chunks of yeast traverse on their way downward and coming to rest at the bottom . the beer is almost completely opaque and the head starts three fingers high before it settles slowly to a fat white hat . smell notes of banana clove bread and light phenols showcase this sweet yeasty beer . taste the yeasty bread like character supercedes any flavors of banana and clove playing down these flavors much more than many other dunkel weizens . the overall palate is quite clean but much more simple and straightforward than i like for the style . honest as always but really basic . mouthfeel drinkability smooth but very active in the mouth where the carbonation really takes off and begs to be paired with traditional german fare . i could especially see sauerbraten or pork sausage with sauerkraut going well with this . the drinkability is excellent where the flavors are somewhat weak . it s definitely a candidate for this summer s session brews .,taste,0.6,1
pours a simple black with a small tan head . head s gone within seconds and leaves no sign of lacing . smells very malty with loads of coffee undertones . a ncie sweet smell is present also . tastes very intersting with toffe and chocolate notes abounding . has a unique taste and an exellent one at that . now where this beer lacks the mouthfeel . it s slimy and watery . there s no chew or stick to it . and no aftertaste . other than that this is a fine beer if you can get over the watery mouthfeel .,taste,0.9,1
a light golden brown ale . medium carbonation . soapy head . s slight orange and spicy hop . t fruity . orange marmalade . sweet with hints of malts . m carbonation tingle in the mouth . not a heavy beer at all . d could n t drink too many in a night . too sweet .,taste,0.7,1
bottle courtasy of nash . poured from the ounce swing top and poured into a pub glass . off white head of froth forms slow to recede . the color is just as it was ontop a transparent deep redish copper that glows brilliantly when held to light . some chill haze here . th head has finally settled to leave sticky lace wwbs and a solid cap of retention . aroma is pungent with hops citrus and malt sweetness . just as explosive as ontap definatly strong hops and malt with plenty of toasty bread caramel and orange peel . taste is soooo good . hops ride a rollercoaster of flavors alongside malt creating perfect balance . sweet caramel upfront with a good creamy carbonation . leaving a fuller mouthfeel . through the middle grapefruit lights up pine and the weed flavors come through into the swallow . bitterness succeeds into the swallow obliterating the pallet . malt and creal grains ride alongside creating to most amazing balance experience . this beer amazed me ontap and does it again in the bottle . an absolute joy to drink . it tastes much more complex then one would think possible off a smash . love it .,taste,1.0,1
bottle into a tucher pilsener glass a true golden color that also makes me think of hay or wheat . looks like its light on the bubbles . a balance of bright floral hops and a not too sweet malt a kick of hops at the beginning that flows into a french bread taste . ends with a balanced flavor that seems to linger more on the hops . a bit more bite from the bubbles then i would have guessed from viewing . quite crisp with a medium to light body very good i was bummed out by the lack of head compared to what others wrote but the flavor is there . an excellant beer that packs in taste without overshadowing anything in any way . pa rules .,taste,0.9,1
not a malty beer . much like most sierra brews this is mostly a hoppy beer . however it is not as hoppy as their other brews . the smell is typical of sierras cascade hops with citrus smell . my perception was somewhat colored by the fact i know it s a sierra . this is a great beer . very drinkable . darker in color than most sierras . what is different than most sierra brews is that this beer has a fruity aftertaste that i liked a lot towards the end of the first glass . i rate this highly and would recommend it as a seasonal although it is not sierra s best .,taste,0.6,1
i got this on tap at a local vfw for only oz . glass . i had this in a bottle too but on tap is a little better . at first glance it looks jet black but when you get a better look at it it s actually a dark amber color with a thin head of white foam . the only thing i could smell was some malts . the taste was that of some sweet malts . the mouthfeel was a bit light and watery to me and for a bock . it s good but not that good . what can you expect from a product made by a b . this is a beer that would make an excellent choice if the only thing around is macros .,taste,0.7,1
jim koch the founder of sam adams writes on the back label when you pour a samuel adams summer ale into a glass you ll notice slight haze in the liquid . this is intentional . we achieve more body and mouthfeel by not filtering this wheat ale . it s like they received so many complaints that the beer was clear and crisp that need need to explain themselevs to the consumer . i just thought this was funny . tastes like a wheat beer mixed with dishwater . disappointing compared to the so many other great beers by the boston beer compnay .,taste,0.4,0
a nice dog and pony show after the can is cracked . the beer has a lovely cascade effect in the mug leaving a dark dark brown liquid and a smooth creamy inch of head on top . love the retention and the rings on the way down the glass as you drink . smell is of sweet roasted grains mixed with a little coffee . robust and hints of being flavorful . taste is good but not as potent as the nose . it is a mild sweetness with a lightly toasted grain malt flavor . brief hints of coffee but its very watered down . in fact this whole beer is slightly watered down . the flavors seem to be muted by that feature and the beer suffers from it . a very easy to drink beer that feels good to the mouth . one area where murphy s stout really shines through is the drinkability . at and so silky smooth i could drink this brew all night long .,taste,0.7,1
pours a cloudy amber color with a moderate head that falls fast and leaves a little lacing on the glass . the aroma is very fruity with some spices smells promising . the flavor is much the same with the orange and the spices but there is another fruit flavor in there that i do n t think mixes well with the others . just does n t hit the palate well . the mouthfeel is on the low end of moderate and the drinkability is ok . i just do n t care much for the flavor of this one .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed sampler queens las vegas nv pours a black colored body with a big tannish head lasting . has a malty and creamy sweet aroma . a nice fluffy creamy taste with some coffee aftertaste . watery palate . eh not my style i would not get this again .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at bjs in henderson nv . brewed supposedly in chandler az but i ve also heard that the beers in las vegas are are brewed in reno . so who knows . a very red copper . a little hazy . the heads at bjs are hard to determine as they pour them off . small head that is gone quickly . light lacing . s very slight . not much . earthy and malt . t malty earthy dry light cherry finished sweet . m good in general . bjs generally overcarbonates . d pretty good beer . goes well with a lot of their menu offerings . one of my favorite average or general beers .,taste,0.9,1
a leftover after a party . into a standard pint glass . a pours a clear golden amber a continuous stream of tiny bubbles rush to the surface forming a one finger head of white foam head manages some pretty decent retention and leaves a few spots of lace really not bad looking for a light lager . s dusty malts grainy some bread crust a little sweet . t sweet malts and some dough leaves an oddly savory finish with some vegetal notes no hop presence and not much character throughout perhaps some wet cardboard in there too . m light bodied high carbonation a touch of slickness unexpected gives it little something most light beers dont have . o not too bad . at just . probably one of the better light lagers out there unfortunately theres just not much character with this beer and it becomes more unenjoyable throughout consumption .,taste,0.4,0
one of many beers i brought back from a recent day trip to ottawa . enjoyed this while watching the last minutes of game between the bruins the sabres this afternoon . poured from a ml . bottle . appearance pours a pitch black or dark brown . body with a massive light tan head at least fingers . a little too much for my liking but had a nice cascading effect . near perfect appearance . smell big let down for me . grinded coffee with come bitter chocolate but it comes off as too muted for my liking . taste all coffee here . i taste it in the very first sip . like freshly brewed coffee with a nice lingering bitterness . it tastes like a good cup of joe cream and sugar included . the touch of sweetness is barely noticeable but plays its part well . nothing in your face but very tasty nonetheless . could n t ask for anything better . mouthfeel a good balance between smooth bitter is struck . a good solid body through and through . drinkability yeah i like this one a lot . wish i had grabbed a six pack of it . overall i was very pleasantly surprised by this one as porters are one of my least favorite styles . i would have it again in a heartbeat . a well crafted ontario gem .,taste,1.0,1
oz . can served by umpiring partners after a doubleheader . yellowish straw body one finger uneven head ultra quick dissipation with no lacing . the smell reaks of adjuncts corn corn syrup no hop presence . the taste is cloyingly sweet especially for a light beer no hops and very little malts . some carbonation in mouthfeel but ca n t get over the sweetish off taste . pretty drinkable at this abv . i guess i learned a lesson today bring your own beer to drink after games . life is too short to drink this unless you are cost challenged . avoid at all costs .,taste,0.3,0
presentation attractive painted oz bomber pop top no freshness date that i saw appearance slightly hazy dark golden beer with orange tints and a thick creamy ivory cap with good retention . fades to a finger cap which sticks around forever . smell nice mild brett funk with some nice lemon creme citrus notes and a big kick of sweet vanilla cream as well . the vanilla is big and vibrant surprising but pleasant . taste some nice funky brett right up front some tart lemon and a surprising slightly spicy hop bitterness on the finish . in my opinion it s a bit too bitter for the style and i d like a bit more fruity intensity and depth of brett flavors . it s fairly mild in the funk department this might be a good introduction to wild beers . just a touch of touch of toasted malt as it warms . mouthfeel light to light medium bodied drinkability medium conclusion great looking and really nice mix of aromas between brett citrus and big vanilla overtones . the flavors are a bit of a let down though the fall wild ale and la folie are still the best in this series imo .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the p brewery this is quite possibly the most cloudy hefe i have ever seen . fluffly head very cloudy milky lemonade in color . banana and hefe yeast aromas are dominant . appropriatte hefe flavors but seems low carb and overly yeasty for a true hefe . i know i know hefes are yeasty but this one tastes like it came straight from the primary . on day . seems like it has some good potential almost good but seems young not impressed . i think this may have been the bottom of the keg sediment or maybe served to young . i followed up with the bartender and he said it seemed normal . if so this one is not for me and i love hefes . maybe i will try it another time if i visit again . worst fp offering to date imo . i noticed it looked the same later in the week at the restuarant i dont know i am sort of turned off by this one . i will stick with one of the other fine offerings most definelty the hop knot .,taste,0.4,0
perhaps i had a bad bottle of this brew but i was not into this one at all . color mouthfeel and aromas were fine . the flavors were just undrinkable for me . i really do n t know why i found this brew to be so gross . after having half the bottle i had to send this one down the drain . not a pleasant site i know .,taste,0.2,0
one of the better readily available porters in the northeast evidenced partially by the fact that it s almost always either sold out or close to sold out every time i stop by total wine to pick up a six pack of it . a as dark as an imperial stout with a light brown head that sticks to the side of the glass almost obnoxiously this thing s going to take some extra rinsing after i finish it s gorgeous all the way for a porter with less than alcohol this one has quite the threatening pour and presence . s the smell is rather muted especially when eventually compared to the taste but there is definite chocolate and coffee on the nose and some burnt malts are undeniably present . t the taste is really what sets this porter apart . where great lakes edmund fitzgerald succeeds in being smooth and easy drinking this porter succeeds in being in your face and well . robust . there s a lot of roasty nearly burnt to a crisp malt flavor that is downright acrid if this is n t your cup of tea and black coffee and dark chocolate . there s definitely hoppiness to start things out but this is quickly forgotten when you re socked by the malts . this is a low abv beer that drinks like an imperial coffee stout . m d the mouthfeel is far from smooth and the drinkability is taken down by the astringent quality of the burnt malt but it s still a tasty chocolaty beer that ca n t exactly be bashed because it s not easy to guzzle like a light beer . bravo to the inconsistent smuttynose for this beer . between this and their annual pumpkin ale they re capable of some really fantastic work .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is a very dark amber with a thin head . smell has a very light roasted maltiness with nothing else really sticking out . taste definately has the roastiness with a good balance of hops . mouthfeel is almost a medium with good carbonation . a good dark for those warmer days .,taste,0.8,1
had this on draft at jack of the wood and at the tap room at pisgah . had every bit of color and head that a great pale ale should have . i was excited to have a wet hop fresh ale from local hops just a few days after it was released . well the beer looked grea t and upon getting a whiff i was shocked by the lack of nose and fresh hop character . a total fail for a fresh hop beer . its very drinkable and has a more of a malt than a hop forward character . its an ok beer but just not what you would expect from a fresh hop beer . it could be that carolina hops just suck compared to other regions .,taste,0.4,0
served from a ml bottle purchased at the perfect pour in columbia md into my dogfish head snifter at around degrees . surprised to see this beer again as i have never seen it at this particular store until the day of purchase . this is my second go around with this beer as my first bottle purchased around the time of release was flat and resulted in a disappointing drain pour . a pours a glowing bronze with a frothy white head that quickly dissipates into relatively large bubbles that decorate the edge of the glass with just a sheet of lacing across the surface . s a nice scent of pine sweet malt and alcohol . t taste very similar to min which it was developed off of in that the palate is struck first with a sweet caramel malt a little pine some slight citrus and a relatively complex hop profile that seemed to differ ever so slightly from min along with a moderate alcohol burn . a very nice taste indeed but i wish that it varied a bit more from min . m fortunately this bottle was carbonated but unfortunately it was not quite carbonated enough . a fuller bodied and syrupy mouthfeel with a slight alcohol burn . d i really enjoyed the taste but the lower than needed carbonation left me satisfied after the ml were gone . overall this was nice take on min but just not different enough to seek out at this point . the carbonation was a bit of a disappointment as well . worth a look .,taste,0.9,1
pours a medium copper color . big fast dissapaiting head and abundant lacing left behind . smell is awesome.very fragrant hops almost reminding me of perfume . malts easing through as well . taste is a bit weak on the hop end . and pretty big on the malt . mouthfeel is good although overall the taste is lacking . almost has a chemical flavor with a fruity finish .,taste,0.4,0
i got this at victory brewing company in dowingtown pa . it came in a tumbler glass . appearance the body is a clear yellow color . the head is a finger tall bright white in color small sized bubbles fine retention and stellar lacing . smell the aromas are not much of anything . taste the flavors are malty earthy and pine . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is crisp and dry . drinkability this beer is very drinkable . do n t drink and review .,taste,0.9,1
presented in a oz . brown bottle . pours a extremely pale yellow color with a thin white head and hardly any lacing at all . smell is so faint it is hard to pick up on but there is a grain presents . the taste is dry as well as the mouthfeel . the beer tastes watered down with no hop or malt flavor just water . tastes like a watered down budweiser maybe a little better then regular bud because the select does not have that awful after taste .,taste,0.3,0
nitro tap at the brew pub in new hope . no cascading by the time it arrived at the bar but otherwise a classic looking stout . nice fluffy off white head . the beer is almost black with some ruby highlights . aroma is a pleasantly clean with a hint of roast malt . the taste is not what i expected . the first sip had a faint taste similar to what a sepic tank smells like . i put this down to being a mix of flavors from my previous beer the bengal gold ipa . subsequent sips where better but still has an unusual but not pleasant taste . it s much like the smell of a dank basement where there is no fresh air and spiders are everywhere . perhaps the lines needed cleaning but i would likely not try this one again .,taste,0.4,0
this dunkelweizen pours a typical dark brown into my weizen glass with a two finger off white head that dissipates rather quickly into a bubbly film and leaves no lacing . smells of bright cherries hit my nose first along with banana malt vinegar and caramel quite an unexpectedly interesting nose . taste is of light banana up front with faint bready hints followed by those slight bright cherry and vinegar notes . unfortunately the flavours are quite faint and a bit bland all around a bit watery . mouthfeel is medium bodied and chewy with a crisp backbone and a clean finishing touch . because of the relative lack of flavour this beer becomes instantly less enjoyable than it should be . that being said i could see myself drinking a few of these quite easily . however after this i would n t choose to have another one as i am quite unimpressed by its blandness . i was n t a huge fan of their hefe and i m not a big fan of this one either . pass . and the nose was so promising . darn .,taste,0.4,0
this lambic has a orangy yellow appearance and i poured a one finger white orange head . it has an obvious peach smell but there are also traces of vinegar and oak . it has a very nice taste at first it is sour with a definite peach flavor . the longer it sits the sweeter it becomes . it has a very sugary peach flavor at the end . mouthfeel is very acidic carbonated . this is a drinkable beer that has an ever changing flavor thoughout the drink . the high acidity does have the potential to give you heartburn .,taste,0.9,1
lucky enough to get this on tap at vintage wine and beer nice . a looks like a stout appearances can be deceiving . s smell the hops love it . t this is a unique classic beer so good . a union of stout porter and ipa crazy stuff this is such a good beer the flavor is incredible m nice . d this is a very drinkable beer i recommend it highly . one of the better beers i can remember having in my time on this earth .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
oz bomber poured into a snifter . pours a very pitch black color with a nice deep amber light brown head that s very tick and creamy . nose has thy very distinctive yeti yeast nose it s got a bit of iron and some roastiness as well i really like it . taste is very chocolaty and roasted coffee it s super tasty and drinkable the mouthfeel is a bit syrupy and very creamy . it s got a light but smooth carbonation that i love .,taste,0.8,1
this another old standby beer for me . certainly not the most original beer in the world to enjoy but it was readily accessible and i drank lots of it on paydays when i was in college and it still makes regular appearances in my fridge rotation . appearance excellent amber color decent head retention some nice lacing down the sides . smell a spicy aroma from all the german hops they use . subtle malty background . taste excellent nobel hop flavor . some good caramel malt flavor . while the hop levels have been surpassed by true hophead beers this still packs a good punch . mouthfeel quite good . almost no aftertaste except for a few seconds of bitterness . the hopiness really cleanses the palate so you can truly taste the beer throughout the course of a drink or a full session . drinkability great with meals and great to have a couple during a ballgame but it s quite heavy and can be a bit much if you re drinking in a full session . really unsettles your stomach if you have more than a few even spread out over time .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into dfh pint . appearance a clear golden orange with a off white fine head about fat finger thick that lasted throughout drinking it . smells like a clove and spice nose . i do n t pick up much pumpkin over the fresh hop and spice smell . tastes spicy on a low key kind of style . i pick out nutmeg cloves and floral hops that finish with a pumpkin hint . mouthfeel the is balanced nice with a mild carbonation and pumpkin aftertaste . overall i like dfh and they never seize to keep impress me . i used to think that i was n t a fan of the taste of pumpkin this brew changed my mind . good job dogfish head on your fall seasonal again . . out of as far as a pumpkin ale in my opinion .,taste,0.8,1
this is the beer that made me learn to appreciate beer . served in a rodenbach glass . it pours a deep dark maroon brown color something between maple syrup and a good red wine perhaps . high translucency . thick foamy head . leaves fantastic laces as it recedes to a constant cap . smells spicy fruity . cherries a bit of cinammon crushed leaves in autumn . fabulous . but woe is me the first taste is of iron or glass . this is not at all what i expected given the other half dozen rodenbachs i ve enjoyed in the past few weeks . i ll give the glass a few minutes to warm just a bit . in the meanwhile a few bites of tandoori kip met indiase rijst reminds me of cincinnati style chili for some reason . alright back to the beer i ve loved it before and i m not going to give up on this one goddammit . okay initial taste is rich spicy a bit of a tangy bite lots of fruit earthy undertones . but there s still a disturbing iron aftertaste . it s almost like someone accidentally dropped a horseshoe into the vat during this beer s year creation . still by the end of the glass the taste has smoothed out a lot is even fuller and the odd taste has virtually disappeared i think this bottle sat in my crappy fridge for just a bit too long . mouthfeel is effervescent light to medium body thoroughly enjoyable . drinkability is phenomenal . this beer is just flat out sexy in my opinion . after a week of all belgian blondes dubbels tripels and wits all of which of course have their own strengths this is a fresh taste and certainly a beer that i plan on continuing to drink as regularly as possible .,taste,0.7,1
under a hot texas sun i can respect this brew s ability to quench a fierce thirst . it is refreshing light and easy to drink however lacking the richness of my favorite bocks . disappointing head disappears soon after pouring . as a bock lover this is not a buy for me unless it is on special and i know i will be having guests who may appreciate the variety . quite frankly i am continuously finding it to be a boring beer failing to boast any truly impressive feature save for the hype .,taste,0.4,0
i drank this beer straight from the bottle just as god intended it . it looks like golden water no definitive characteristic just yellow gold water with moderate to high carbonation . the smell . well what can i say after you take back a bunch of bottles that have been sitting around for a while just before you sanitize your paws take a wiff . this beer tastes to me like a fresh cut lawn very grassy wheat taste but watered down . call me crazy i kind of like it . there is no aftertaste . slight film left on the palate maybe copper . you could drink this beer all night long . perfect for weddings graduation parties or a short budget . a sixer .,taste,0.6,1
received from ba orbitalr x as part of bif this much anticipated beer came in a stubby bottle with a label design reminiscent of bygone time . when poured the deep brown opaque body aided by a mocha colored one finger thick foamy head was inviting and imposing at the same time . the aroma was heavily laden with dark roasted coffee and freshly hewn oak . i took a half a point off for the smell being a little too acrid and lacking either the chocolate or dark fruit undertones of other imperial stouts . the taste was naturally coffee driven as well with the bourbon barrel aging providing a smoother and drier feel than was expected in a stout of this strength . the vanilla like oak tannins and the substantial hop and roast grain bitterness came through much clearer towards the end of each sip before being subdued by the eventual warmth of the peppery ethanol . the mouthfeel was abundantly thick and just a hair short of chewy . the hefty punch of alcoholic strength made this a fine late night digestif but detracted from the drinkability a little . if you drink this at breakfast call in sick and go back to bed till noon .,taste,1.0,1
i think this is the best looking of the unibroue high abv collection . it really stands out in the glass with a perfect golden color properly cloudy complextion classy thin white head and tiny lacing as the beer descends . the nose is nice and strong with lots of fruitiness apple peach toasted banana along with the proper clove presence . the flavor is delicately balanced between fruit and spice and contributes just a slight hop presence to keep things in control . the abv clocks in a little higher than some of the best known beers in this style but still very drinkable . a great selection in this class .,taste,0.9,1
all kinds of stuff going on in there . you know . i m definitely going to have to try this one again . i think that the sour note might be from mistreatment somewhere . other than the sour note like you d expect in a biere de garde or certain other aged beers it s a fine brew . but boy the sour note really drags it down . might just be the flavor hops clipper city is big on those . coffer and chocolate and caramel all nicely balanced . no bitterness detected . but oh that twang . sigh . it s really too bad . with less twang a bit more bitterness and a bit more body this would be excellent .,taste,0.6,1
a light as day . teenie tiny head . s corn . corn water . watered down corn water . somewhere in between that . t water . with slight grain stuff . but seriously just water . m slick but super light . d designed to be imbibed in mass quantities . i guess it does its job . feel awful giving it a drinkability but you could conceivably drink this as a substitute for water .,taste,0.4,0
this ipa goes from a bomber into my duvel tulip . not sure if i got this bottle from domtronzero or irishgurl but either way . thanks to two excellent californians a hazy orange golden glowing body with a nice fluffy white head on top s mmmm . . nice big tropical hop notes hit my nose . mingles with a bit of citrus and a nice sweetness . this is a beautiful smelling ipa . about as good as it gets without getting into dipa category . t well balanced . a bit more on the citrusy side than tropical . a bit of a citrusy bitterness gives way to some pine in the finish but the malt makes itself known all the way through . it tastes good but nowhere near what the aroma promised m medium bodied pretty smooth with a low amount of carbonation . d pretty solid well balanced ipa . however the aroma on this one had me ready to proclaim a new ipa favorite . the taste fell a bit short but it s still a solid beer . i m certainly glad to have tried this one and would n t mind drinking more of it . though i do n t think i d go nuts seeking it out .,taste,0.7,1
th review on ba bottle to mug oz . app big bottom up filling two and a half finger head . lighter brown with some dark brown to amber highlights . spotty cling but as it warms becomes a wall of sheeted cling . smell roasted malts with more espresso on each whiff . taste this has one of the most awkward tastes i ve ever had . ill call it lobster with some soap . that s the only way i can say it . just off putting . mouth medium bodied with medium carbonation and deep toasty malts on the after taste . drink overall the look smell and mouth are the best things about this beer . the taste is just so off . it s very different to have pretty good qualities and then a beer to taste like lobster . i wo n t come back to this one .,taste,0.4,0
a pours brown with a slight metallic shine . very thin foam head and slight lacing . poured into a snifter . s scents of carmelized sugar and dried fruit . has a bit of chocolate scent as well . the lingering smells of bourbon is evident as it settles . t wow . there is a taste of cherry and vanilla initially . almost like tasting the syrup of a sundae . it then gives to a strong malty chocolate flavor that ends up with the boozy burn of bourbon . just well blended and incredibly tasty . m heavy and a bit moreso because of the complexity . it is a true sipper and after this you really wo n t enjoy fine flavors of other beers . end your drinking with this . o i actually am not a big barleywine fan but have tried to appreciate the quality types like old ruffian . this is about the best i ve had . i am finding fw to be a personal favorite brewery .,taste,1.0,1
being dunkel night i thought a porter would be apropriate . this is a new one on my list . it pours an opaque color with a brownish tent to it leaving a medium sized head for this beer style that last for . minutes . the lace is substantial and last throughout the drinking experience . the smell is mild compared to some porters but can is distinguishable by its combination of roasted and mocha scent . the taste is that of what one would expect from a porter very roasted almost burnt taste but this one has a short aftertaste of mocha followed by a longer lasting sour aftertaste . it is not as strongly burnt as some other porters say anchor porter but is strong and has a good mouth presence . for this is it has an average drinkability .,taste,0.7,1
a extremely dark with a thick carbonated tan head . s has a very strong alcohol smell with some notes of dark fruits and some chocolate . t the first sip was ok but then after taking a second sip the flavors burst . . lots of coffee fig caramel chocolate and some smokiness . a very excellent taste indeed . m very light and very carbonated. this was our lowest rating . d drinkability is good . if this beer was n t so rare i would like one as offten as possible . goes down nice and smooth and leaves a nice warm feeling in your chest . enjoy . tom and analise,taste,1.0,1
this is a beer i look forward to every year . as soon as i took a sip i was taken back to past years grilling in the last weeks before snow halloween parties etc . it s getting pretty cold in ohio already this beer came out just in time . deep red burgundy color . the head is the color of newly hewn oak . the head is light and bubbly and it leaves gooey legs of thick lace . smells of earthy deep hops . plenty of nice malty undertones sweet caramel notes with an almost woody peaty bite to it . very rich flavor here . tons of acidic piney hops bite you off the bat . they are really up front and fighting out for the win over the other flavors . this is in the top most bitter beers that glbc makes annually for retail sale . all of the hoppiness is followed by sweet amber malts a light sherry like character with some rye on the finish . this beer is relatively smooth very dry with a medium bodied mouthfeel . the drinkability is average . while the alcohol is not too overpowering the hops can be over the course of the bottle . i could drink two but by the end my palate would need a bit of a rest . however i have a feeling that i ll be craving this with increasing zeal as the weather grows ever colder .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . appears a nice clear copper color . has a creamy off white head . good staying power very little lacing . nose is pretty tame and laid back . some sweetness and a very slight spiciness . overall too muted on the nose . taste is very sweet . bready caramel and toasted malts . some spices again and actually pretty well balanced . the taste is good nose is just too muted . mouthfeel is medium bodied average carbonation and leaves a good film on the inside of your mouth . very drinkable . overall a good beer . a better than average oktoberfest that is very refreshing and goes down smooth . not worth seeking out but glad i picked this up .,taste,0.8,1
i really want to like this beer more . the look is awesome with a dark brown head about inch high leaving a cap and lace all the way down . darkest head i have ever seen on any beer . pours thicker than any beer i have ever had before much like a w oil after months in the engine . aroma is great extremely roasty with burnt notes . there is some notes of higher alcohols in the nose but they blend well with the roast . flavor is where this beer falls apart . huge notes of fusel alcohols and i am expecting a big headache from this . the higher alcohols form a hot astringent character on the tongue very slightly overwhelming . the roastiness and malt is great but the fusels are too much . i recommend sharing this as oz seems way too much .,taste,0.4,0
a pours black with good sized tan head good lace down the glass . s caramel smell malty sweet . slight hop smell t smokey chocolate flavor . slight hop bitterness dry finish m medium bodied dry aftertaste d pretty good porter smooth and very flavorfull . would get this again,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep amber hue topped by a half inch of creamy white head that has a bit more staying power than the typical ipa . nice aroma of piney hops with a hint of grapefruit . palate is more subtle with what seems like a european hop profile . light slightly bitter malt is accented by more than a little diacetyl astringency . body is nice and creamy with a touch of stickiness . overall fairly solid but the astringency gets to be a bit much .,taste,0.6,1
bottle from the bruery provisions poured into my ommegang chalice . a not as syrupy looking as i d expected . as much head as would be anticipated for a . middle of the road stout looking . s odd coffee . something s off . t like the smell . awkward . not good . m too distracted by the funky flavor to pay much attention to the mouthfeel . d how could coffee and beer be so wrong . i love coffee stouts .,taste,0.2,0
i am truly disappointed in this brew . it poured from the bottle nicely with a pale orange color and white foamy head that stuck around . sour mash grapefruit balsam tree smells . tastes of orange initially fading into an radically bitter pine tree almost of unripened juniper berries . mouthfeel is dry makes my taste buds desire water over more of this beer the beer s greatest downfall in my opinion . i struggle to drink it because of the lingering balsam juniper taste which i feel is uncomplimentary to the initial fruity flavor .,taste,0.7,1
appearance amber copper color with a nice frothy head lace sticks impressive . smell a lot of grain lots of sweet malt some hops very good not overbearing . taste full for a lager maybe thats a minus on some points but its good for me hops come out more malt balances with a tad of extra sweetness . a little grainy but exceptional . mouthfeel again a little full for a lager but quite flavorful and balanced . all flavored lagers should be like this . drinkability fantastic for a lager you just ca n t get anymore flavorful if you ca n t handle it then go take your coors light . . i for one will have this . overall i think they hit the style fairly well a nice lager with a decent amount of hops and exceptional malt balance . to any drinker give it a shot it s well worth it and has twice the kick of any lager would love to see this in mainstream circles troegs does it again .,taste,0.8,1
clear clean and just the right amount of germanic sweatiness . it has the aroma of a superior pils lingers on the tongue and then dissipates without a residual coppery feel . its amber hue and head was perfect . the brewer s lace on the glass egged me on to drink another .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark brown with a tiny bit of white head that dissipates quickly . smells malty and sweet . a hint of smokiness as well . maybe some fruitiness on the nose . tastes a bit hoppy . lotsof roasted malts an sweeter almost butter sweetness . the malt profile is very roast and smoky . thick mouthfeel and fairly drinkable,taste,0.7,1
another great beer from st. bernardus . pours a rich brown with a creamy tan head . nose has rich malts ripe fruit spicy yeast and subtle hops . no huge flavors but very well balanced . medium body is nicely carbonated . a good traditional example of the style . would make the perfect session beer if it were a bit cheaper .,taste,0.8,1
been a while since i tapped into a rogue beer . a pitch black with little to no head s very slight chocolate and coffee malt smell . pretty good . t mostly coffee but a really smooth porter . little to no hop bite as expected in every rouge . m somewhat creamy with a refreshing finish d may have this again but it really is a highly drinkable porter .,taste,1.0,1
ounce pint . at taco mac in kennesaw georgia . appearance served up a clouded dirtied amber body with a inch of off white head and a multitude of effervescence streams along the sides of the glass . smell peated malt and toasted grains sprinkled with lemon juice and recklessly wrapped with a strange medicinal scent of a phenol and liniment dosed rags being shoved in your face . taste smokey peat malt flecked with a few crumbs of sugar . then there enters a sharp rubber based baby bottle nipple phenolic note conceivably coming from off the peat malt . a squirt of lemon a sliver of pickled ginger then some jagged florals before the bitterness enters . an ungraciously medicinal beer as your near the finish . mouthfeel medium plus body . highly carbonated . overall a demanding conceptually interesting beer in need of a tweak or two but until then one is more than enough for me thanks .,taste,0.3,0
poured a finger thick fluffy white head that retained well . nice cloudy mustard gold color with active carbonation . patches of lace all up and down the tall hefe weizen glass . it goes without saying but there is indeed a heavy wheat aroma here followed by a secondary malt fruit yeast smell . an appealing freshness like a saison . holy banana . excellent creaminess with banana way on top of the other fruity accents both in terms of flavor and feel . some hearty yeast accents with a good dose of grains too . crisp yet hefty and round in the mouth . finishes extremely clean . easy drinking this one . all the flavor and character you could want in a hefe weizen . no one beats franzikaner at their game not that i ve found . and if someone does i d love to try it .,taste,1.0,1
hands down the single best chocolate stout of the several i ve tried . a great dessert beer . definite chocolate in appearance and aroma and taste . it s closest to hershey bar chocolate . we re not talking godiva or ghiradelli here but a good overriding chocolate taste . separately on tap is better than in the bottle if you get the choice .,taste,1.0,1
this ipa is very poor i do n t know how they stay in business . the smell is not good and thought at first it was a light beer . i could almost smell a hint of blueberry . that could have been from the glass . do n t go here and the food is almost as bad as teh beer .,taste,0.2,0
pours a clear golden yellow with a soapy white head . the aroma is typical of weizens clove banana and some odd spicing i ca n t put my finger on . some hop aromas in the finish . the taste is not impressive in the slightest . taste is dominated by the yeast character needs more malty body or hop aroma or something . floral herbal presence is unbalanced and offputting for my liking . i have definitely smelled tasted much better weizen yeast combinations . the faint malt and wheat are not enough to overcome the other numerous misses with this beer . no thanks in the future for me .,taste,0.3,0
nitro can gives way to the cascading effect of colors into the pint glass . after settling a perfect golden copper color with a two finger head forms . some hops maltiness and metal in the nose . taste is very smooth with a touch of hoppiness that allows for a very mild citrus flavor . slight bitterness in the aftertaste very malty and fresh tasting beer . some faint metallic can taste that lingers around on the taste buds . mouthfeel is insanely creamy and smooth with a very mild carbonation . the drinkability of this beer is off the charts . not a very complex beer but it is one heck of a drinker for sure .,taste,0.6,1
we have a gusher . of epic proportions . i crack open the cap put the bottle up to my nose to take a big whiff and up my nose goes a big gushing head . i try to sip quick enough to save the beer but to no avail . i stick the bottle in the sink and let it gush out a couple of minutes before i pour it . it pours a dark opaque brown with a mocha colored head . the head is generous and lasts a while but there is obviously something up with this bottle so i dont know how consistent that is . slightly roasted aroma of molasses caramel cocoa coffee toffee pretty typical for a porter . taste is distinctively more charred not quite roasty producing a bitter burnt coffee flavor with the molasses caramel some dark fruits a bit of hoppy spice some yeast . nice but not earth shattering . i m assuming this may be due to the gushing problem but the whole beer felt like it was all beer head . full of carbonation that was fluffy prickly lively and not suited for the style at all . eh . went down rather well . would give a second shot . tasty .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a oz snifter d oh . pours a surprising shade of rusty red ruby with a hint of peach . i m thinking this may be an effect of the glassware but it is certainly very pretty . head is soft small and not particularly retentive . aroma is grapefruit pine resin burnt caramel and sweet tangerine with an enticing hint of vanilla . taste opens with creamy vanilla caramel and is gradually layered with candied citrus and then pine . the initial sweetness is undercut by a dry hoppy roasty bitterness in the midpalate that strengthens towards the finish . i m actually surprisingly underwhelmed by this aspect of the beer . was expecting much fuller flavor and better balancing of bitterness especially considering the oak aging which seems to overwhelm the palate later on . mouthfeel is medium full with a solid carbonation . really good . overall if not for the taste for most people the most important aspect of the tasting experience this beer would exceptional .,taste,0.6,1
this pours clear pale golden in color with a white foamy head decent retention . little smell to it but a little fruity . taste is a little overly sweet for me . mouthfeel is what you could expect light clean and fizzy . not especially drinkable because of flavor but it is what it is easy to drink .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle served in a sa perfect pint glass . pours a bright golden amber tone with a little more than a finger of puffy off white head . moderate retention respectable lacing . nose is primarily of caramel malts st followed by floral earthy hops . good aroma though not especially robust . flavor brings forth the caramel malt backbone which is accompanied by some hoppy bitterness and a clean crisp finish . pretty balanced . a bit unexciting with its lack of complexity that said i m admittedly not steeped in experience with this style perhaps complexity is not a chief selling point . keeping that in mind . medium bodied carbed . almost the prototype of a session beer .,taste,0.7,1
this is my first opportunity to try something from duck rabbit and i have been pretty excited to obtain some of their beers . uncapped this poured to my glass with a coffee brown color but settles as nearly black . a thick and cloud like three finger mocha tan head separates me from the beer . first nose reminds me of cocoa powder and unground coffee beans . slight marshmallow aromas . reminds me of cold stongly brewed coffee . taste brings flavors of bitter dark chocolate immediately . hints of oak and leather are noticed as well . as it warmed i found this one to be a little too sweet . i found this beer to have a rich and desired mouthfeel . well balanced ris with little to no announcement of its alcohol content . a great drinking beer . i wish this was available locally for me . another beer i would love to age and also pair with food . maybe in a dessert of some kind .,taste,0.7,1
pretty good malt liquor . it has more in common with czech rebel than st. ides . basic malt liquor appearance . smells strong and a bit earthy . very strong distinctive malt nose somewhat sour too . tastes crisp strong and rich do i actually taste hops . . . its a bit watery going down and too thick to pound like a standard malt liquor but enjoyable overall . caution one nasty side effect of drinking blue bull is that times out of you might wake up in the morning covered in sweat smelling like stale beer .,taste,0.7,1
this poured clear auburn with clashing yellowish head . it smelled like cinnamon malt pine hops and maybe a bit of sweet cream . it tasted fairly bland with a blend of malt and pine hops . it was moderately thick with slight carbonation and a clean and mild aftertaste . overall it was good but not quite as sweet as i was hoping . depending on my mood this could be considered either boring or a complex and subtle beer .,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap last night at small bar . quite the nice surprise on a tuesday afternoon when i heard from a friend they were tapping it that evening . if anyone was wondering no i was not one of the two guys on their laptop surfing ba while at the bar . on to the review . a black in color with some brown around the edges when held up to a light . nice . finger cappuccino colored head that had moderate retention and excellent lacing . s the smell was definitely the worst aspect of this beer in my opinion . the smell was not intense whatsoever . there was some faint citrus hoppiness particularly orange as well as a little bit of alcohol at the finish . the malts were to me undetectable on the nose which i found to be a disappointment t lots of milk chocolate up front mixed in with some caramel . with that being said the beer is not very sweet as some riss are . there were some nice toasted malt flavors in the middle and a smidgeon of coffee . at the finish there was a medium high level of hoppy bitterness for a stout . overall there was a nice balance between the malt and hops . m great thick viscosity and a nice aftertaste in this beer . the carbonation was a little higher than in some of my favorite stouts but it worked well in this beer . d overall my first ounce snifter was much much more drinkable than my second snifter . this was n t due to fullness or inebriation but rather i feel the dry hoppiness at the finish caused it to become much more of a slow sipper over time . with that being said i felt this was an excellent beer and was very drinkable . i would equate it somewhat to a goose island nightstalker though not quite as hoppy . more like a blend of nightstalker and darklord . the beer has wonderful balance . i would love to try it out of the bottle sometime .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the brewpub in montreal . i was expecting a darker coloured beer but this turns up a clear amber with an off white head which laces well . somewhat out of left field for the style but the nice retention and lacing has won me over . the aroma has a lot of depth to it and is dominated by raisins port and brown sugar beyond which some spicy notes are detectable mingling with alcohol . upfront the flavour is very sweet and full of brown sugar but soon melts through into a melange of alcohol soaked dark fruits which becomes more prominent as the beer warms . lots of caramel and chocolate are thrown in for added measure which helps to heighten the sweetness . the spice i detected in the nose is n t in the flavour though it may be hidden by a slightly brutish level of alcohol . while the taste is a disappointment the mouthfeel is what i look for in a quad with its slick chewy mouthfeel minimal carbonation and drying finish . this is a pretty big quad and i do n t think it drinks too well young . it wears its alcohol and sugar content proudly but comes off as too boozy and sweet for a style that is typically boozy and sweet . this is really too bad because the peripherals appearance aroma mouthfeel are all great . i d only try this again if it was aged .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle served in a shaker pint . poured a light brown with two fingers of off white head . citrusy hops and sweet malt in the aroma . deeply malty medium to full bodied . solid amount of hop bitterness . lingering chocolate malt in the finish . i got a bit of a raw green pepper flavor that dinged the rating for me .,taste,0.6,1
pours a milky yellow orange with a thick off white head that eventually settles into a thin cap . the smell is of the typical cloves and bananas though perhaps a little thin . tastes strongly of cloves peppery spices and bananas and no hops . medium mouthfeel with a dry and powdery texture . drinkability is decent .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass a poured thinner than expected not a negative . very dark . no light escapes . minimial head . s chocolate . chocolate.chocolate . with some coffee aromas taste chocolate some malts coffee m very smooth not a lot of carbonation d very drinkable . i could sit back and knock down a few of these . i was pleastantly surprised at just how drinkable this is . one of the few beers that i can look at the label and say . yep . it is what they say it is . very highly recommended .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle . a at least an inch of foam . opaque . dark like night . for a stout i am looking forward to it . s chocolately malt aroma . earthy slightly musty but not offensive . t chocolate flavor nicely cascades into mint and then a hint of coffee on the finish . a little bitter but nothing that ll make your mouth pucker and a little soapy . the finish sails on . f not mouthcoating or overbearing . nice carbonation perhaps somewhat more than expected . balanced and not overwhelmingly alcoholic . get some .,taste,0.9,1
massive l can into a dimpled stein . purchased from supermarket liquors in ft. collins co for . a crystal clear gold in color with a massive white head that reaches almost two inches but quickly recedes to a thin cap with a few spots of lacing left behind . active carbonation moves up from the bottom of the stein . s smells quite sweet lots of grainy malt and a touch of a spicy earthy floral hop . a little bit of a honey smell . fairly clean smelling no sulfury lager smells that i sometimes get in lagers . not too shabby . t taste follows the smell sweet malt with a touch of a floral hop bite in the finish . a touch of bitterness helps round things out . kind of an odd sweet flavor in here reminds me a bit of a few dubbels weird that i ve had . reminds me of a nasty cheap candy flavor it does n t dominate but it definitely is there . not bad though . m light and crisp with excellent carbonation . finishes quite dry . not bad at all . o not bad a pretty tasty beer that i could drink a lot of and thankfully there s a lot here . i wo n t have any issues splitting this one tonight .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
this is my first kolsch . i did n t think i was going to like it but i really do . the nose gave me a bad vibe but it turned out to be misleading . i m not big into german style beers but this one proved to be tasty . there is a mellow combination of malt and hops that is pleasant . there are some faint metallic tastes that i could do without but overall a decent beer .,taste,0.8,1
very transparent amber color . tons of carbonation and head that maintains well . very strong banana scent to it . the banana flavor is not as strong as it smells . it is nice and sweet more subtle than expected . the sweetness kind of dances around the light ale flavors . intresting but nothing spectacular . worth a try if you like the fruity sweeter styles .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . a looks a little light and adjuncty from first impressions goldish yellow with a pure white fizzy head . nice lacing for the duration of consumption though . s big blast of citrus hops and crackers with honey malt . clean smell is surprisingly deep and complex for a beer of this style . i get lots of floral notes and a fresh baked bread note in there . t pure excitement on the tongue . first comes a wave of citrus floral hops followed by a refreshing wheaty lemony taste . the middle is pure cracker malt and sourdough bread . finishes like a bouquet of all things mixed together leaving not a trace of anything bitter behind . d although this is not a style that i frequent this is definitely the best of its kind that i ve had . value you sure get what you pay for with these lagunitas beers .,taste,1.0,1
served in a absolut pint glass at mickey finn s this beer is a dark dark brown beer where no light can shine through the smell is mostly of cocoa coffee and a heap of smoked malts . however this aroma while seemingly mild is n t nearly as mild as the flavor . there is barely anything to taste . kyle put it right this beer is a victim of nitro tap the flavor is pretty much a mute point . the smoke is there it s pretty much all i can taste with only a hint of cocoa alongside . it feels velvety smooth in the mouth . it is drinkable for days on end . a very good beer just wished they d have kicked the smoke up a bit on the tastebuds .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . bottle . a pours a somewhat transparent amber color with an inch of white head and moderate carbonation evident . s smells of caramel malts bready malts sugar honey and sweet fruit . smells sweet but it s pretty good . t tastes of bready malts smooth pale malts fruity malts and caramel malts . not as sweet as the smell somewhat of a drop off . m medium body and moderate carbonation . pretty smooth . d a pretty good amber ale . the taste was pretty standard for ambers but i enjoyed the smell a lot . would try again but not seek out .,taste,0.6,1
this beer came out a nice golden yellow thats was crystal clear and covered with a nice thick head that slowly tapered away into a thin head simply put this beer looks really inviting.i can barely smell the hops in this one but it does have a semi sweet aroma . it looks and smells better than it tastes do n t get me wrong it s not a bad beer but it could use some work . when it first hits your tongue it feels slightly dull and a little dry and its aftertaste has a bit of a dry kick to it as well . i can really taste the bitterness of this beer as it hits my throat .,taste,0.6,1
app poured a rich dark mahogany very little head which sooner than later equalled no head . smell smells faintly of dark fruits and alcohol a little bit of licorice root . a slight sourness to the aroma almost lambic like . taste a soft sweet front meets you from the get go . generous amounts of candy sugars and phenol nips . a thick mallasses flavor and some sour citrus in the back . once warmed is opens to a thick and sweet treat . mouthfeel full bodied and thick in the mouth blankets the tongue . lightly dispersed carbonation and the alcohol tends to help clear the palate in a decent way at the end of each sip . drinkability heck yes get one and enjoy the dark flavors that await . brewery s best offering maybe .,taste,0.9,1
st on tap and poured very nice a nice golden color with a frothy head s smells of a nice hops t excellent hops taste as it goes down but yet very smooth . m sits well in the mouth but nothing to special in this aspect d can be a nice session as it goes down so smooth . very excellent beer overall .,taste,0.9,1
had on tap today at piece . served into a tall weizen glass . appearance was a murky brown color with no head whatsoever . no matter how hard i tried i could n t get a head to form . whoever was bartending was a complete idiot . aroma was mild due to having no head but i picked up some banana esters breadiness and some caramel sweetness with a slight spicy clove character . taste was much better than the look and smell . some nice malt character up front with caramel and bread followed by the banana in the middle and the cloves merging in a spicy yet still sweet finish . mouthfeel was altered again by having less than ideal carbonation from a shitty pour . it came across way too thick and was lacking the effervescence that this style should have . i would like to try this one again with a proper pour as i thought it was a damn good tasting dunkelweizen all those bad things aside .,taste,0.9,1
nice aroma of coriander with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon pumpkin pie spices . pours a decent head with good retention and spotty lacing . a pretty clear golden amber color the color of a ripe pumpkin . good carbonation with continuous streams of bubbles from the bottom . pumpkin beers are not really a favorite but this beer has improved with six months aging . when first sampled in october it was not very impressive . somewhat flat and tinny . while it still has a hint of minerals the pumpkin pie spice predominates it has mellowed and is more well rounded with better definition of the herbs . succinct pumpkin pie aftertaste is pushed by a mild hop rush through the middle of the slosh . went surprisingly well with a bowl of doll ed up pickled vegetable flavored ramen noodles with lemongrass tofu cilantro and vegetables . still not my cup of tea though except maybe as a party novelty .,taste,0.8,1
smuttynose wheat wine is packaged in a oz bomber with a label that belies the trouble the brewery had with the atf underneath wheat wine ale is malt beverage brewed from wheat barley . it pours a deep red orange with a thin white head that quickly fades into a slight lacing on top of the brew . aroma is malty sweet with some sour fruity notes as well . taste is quite sweet with some fruitiness and vanilla and a very full body with a slick mouthfeel . relatively dry bitter finish considering the overall sweetness of the beer with some piney hops making their first appearance . a little bit hot going down had to take off a bit on drinkability . a really solid beer and one that i will be buying quite a bit of during its season .,taste,0.9,1
cask days at bar volo extended version . this took a while to stop exploding and calm down for me to be the first to review . spicey clove aroma . there is a natural carbonation from it it is cloudy grapefruit with yeast generated white head fluffed on . there is a medium mouthfeel but it is soft with the yeast adding a mouth cottoness at the finish . light bitterness .,taste,0.6,1
i was going to order a sam adams lager at olive garden when my waitress mentioned that they had the summer ale on tap so i thought i d try something new being a huge fan of hefe s and wheat beers . a . beer was served in a oz . pilsner style glass . nice golden yellow color slightly hazy with a half inch of white foam which left moderate lacing . s. aroma of wheat with a touch of lemon zest . t. light wheat beer flavor with a hint of fruit followed by an odd aftertaste . what was that mint . had the wife taste to confirm the aftertaste . i drank rd s of my glass and did n t finish the rest . m. light smooth feel on the palate with what i thought was average carbonation for a wheat beer . d. a good light summertime beer if you can get past the aftertaste . i ve decided to try this beer again in the future to rule out that my beer was somehow adulterated as i expected better from samuel adams .,taste,0.4,0
look poured oz cup from us cellular field . bright golden color great pour by vendor no foam at all . good carbonation . smell lots of grains wheat and corn malts and hops . taste good clean malty feel . really smooth very fresh and lots of grains and hops . mouthfeel very thin almost nothing left in your mouth after you finished . drink very good and easy . overall good job mgd much better than the way it tasted .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle bottling poured into snifter a pitch black with a thick light brown one finger lingering head s roasted coffee a bit of prunes . t initially pleasant with espresso prune and fig notes but then the booze takes over and there is a very unpleasant aftertaste . m again the alcohol throws this off . underneath the booze it s smooth and light . o i had a hard time finishing the bottle . in general i love avery and i love imperial stouts but i did not enjoy this at all .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is so drinkable it s not even funny . you could easily drink this for hours if you wanted to pay the bucks pack for a session beer . poured into a duvel tulip this beer is a dark copper to light brown in color . there is almost no head despite a rigorous pour and there is no lacing . the smell is malty and even biscuity at times . there is little in the way of hop aromas . the taste is sweet and malty . there is a hint of spices very light hops that are faded almost to nothing and a finish that is sweet and smooth . the mouthfeel is a touch heavy for me but perfect for the style . i think as this beer warms to just under room temperature it reaches it s pinnacle as far as mouthfeel . this beer is very drinkable and light on the palate . you could drink this in any tasting with about any style and not be far from the mark in flavor . this is a cross between pale ale and india pale ale . it truly is an english ipa . enjoy .,taste,0.7,1
pours with virtually no head and no lace . bad sign is this stuff flat . no there is a light carbonation with a malty nose unusual for a lager . sweet start and a nice sweet crisp finish . would make a very good lawn mower beer . a clear pale yellow color . . for a ml bottle .,taste,0.7,1
batch . the colour is dark brown red the liquid is clear . the two finger pale brown head sinks slowly leaving some lacing on the glass . the smell is dry and bitter with roasted and metallic hints . some spices cloves nutmeg coriander and cinnamon and a touch of oranges . the taste is intensive with perfumed notes of spices herbs and after shave . nutmeg cloves . cinnamon and other christmas spices . the aftertaste is warming but the alcohol is not very evident . some spices and a lightly roasted note plus a sour hint of wheat . it is surprisingly short . the carbonation is mild some small bubbles . the liquid is smooth . an interesting beer that is ruined by tasting like after shave .,taste,0.4,0
appearance is good . for a lightbeer good white foam and a nice golden beercolour . this packed in a nice cl embossed botle makes it atractive . well thats off course for a ba only so if smell taste is any good . thats where the problems start . smell is oxidised malty with litle hopcaracter . taste fails complete empty oxidised sweet and that with a hanging bitterness do n t make it to a feast to drink . rather drink half the amount off a good tasting beer then drinking this when i have to drive . .,taste,0.4,0
i tried the benchwarmer porter at the cooperstown brewery where i recommend taking the tour . i do not usually go out of my way for porters but i liked this one . the beer was quite dark but not as dark as some . kind of a reddish brown . the smell was very pleasant a bit nutty and plenty malty . i enjoyed the taste very much . it is not as sweet as some porters and had a nice earthy aftertastes . drinkable but i would not sit down for a long session just with the benchwarmer .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to matthew for recommending stocking and sharing another rare treasure . thick opaque amber body with golden light simmering throughout . an aggressive pour yields a tight yet frothy white sea foam crest atop the beer . lacing retention is superb while the head dwindles down to just that . nose is hop resin and tannins with hints of cedar and apricot lingering in the background . musty yeast presents itself as a cheese rather fromage scent that permeates the aroma . flavors are bitter in an unassuming way . a cloying sweetness underlies the acrid bitter finish and teases the taste buds with hints of fig and caramel . a genuinely stellar ale not to mention another fine connecticut offering .,taste,1.0,1
a nice refressing summertime wheat ale . pretty good smell that was a little weak for wheats but not bad . had a cloudy slightly light color . tasted pretty good . destinct lemon taste but not overwellming . if fact it took a few sips to get that lemony taste . a nice little wheat that not on the top list of wheats but respectiable and worth trying at least once . tt,taste,0.8,1
oz bomber shared at woodshop . poured a deep dark brown with a half finger of head that left good sticky lacing on the glass . great roasted malt aromas with caramel and nutty accents . there was also slight faint toffee and hop notes . the roasted malts dominate the flavor with a nice almond nutty accent and faint caramel toffee and slight hop character . the beer was medium body with a good amount of carbonation that had a sweet nutty and slight hop bitter finish . this beer style reminds me of high school cause i use to drink lots of english brown ales . it still drank pretty good and took me back to the good old days . the beer did justice for the style .,taste,0.9,1
appearance high clarity deep reddish brown with a light foamy head that dissipated quickly . smell yeasty malty sweet with banana fruity esters . taste slightly bitter roasted malt rounded out by yeast and toffee sweetness . also slight bite of alcohol . lacks some of the complexity that i ve found with belgian dubbels . mouthfeel medium body balanced carbonation . drinkability i think i could drink a few in one sitting which is great considering the abv . i love this style of beer and this has to be one of the better belgian style dubbels that i ve found made by american brewers . review based on notes from a tasting on jan,taste,0.8,1
a belgian smoked beer . really . first one i ve ever seen and i must say this is the least smokey smoked beer i ve ever come across . interestingly there was nothing on the label to indicate that this is smoked beer . oh well . the beer pours a peachy red color with very good head retention and lacing . on the nose i get a cosiderable amount of spice which includes lemon quinine and juniper . . maybe some underlying butter and rootbeer as well . the nose is really pretty intriguing . flavors on the palate generally replicate the nose though they re not nearly as intense as what i got on the nose . this beer is surprisingly smooth on the palate but with some nice light sweetness as well . the beer is slighty sweet but the finish is on the dry side . alcohol is well disguised in this beer and drinkability is very high . a very interesting beer one quite unlike anything i ve had in some time . for such a relatively low alcohol beer i thought there was a lot going on in it . enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
this sirius beer pours a clear copper with about a fingers worth of white head . very little lacing is left behind . the aroma is rather faint . light bready grains with a bit of that macro adjunct smell . light hops also . the flavor is a bright spot however . strong toasted bready malts with some grassy and citric hops . i was surprised by the amounts of hops i could taste in this beer . totally unexpected but good . crisp thinner body . not sure if it s the abv which i did n t really pick up in the taste but there is an almost uncomfortable burn after swallowing . no flavor with just burning . i am happy to try this one but do n t think i will grab it again .,taste,0.8,1
the beer pours a nice yellow orange with a thick white head . looks delish . maybe its my nose but i do n t detect too much citrusy hops with a pine undergirding . but the taste is exceptional . wonderfully bright hops and a satisfying malt backbone . but like most west coast ipas this is not balanced . thankfully . a hops explosion of grapefruit spice and pine . awesome . this is the best ipa i ve had in a can . and one of the better ones around period . check this one out .,taste,1.0,1
a pitch black pour much akin to motor oil . about a finger of brown head raises after a vigorous pour but really does n t last long . s you know a beer smells good when you accidentally let the tip of your nose hit the beer trying to smell more of it . should n t hurt the beer too much . the smell really is great . roasted malts and a ton of coffee . t the taste does n t really come off as nicely . the flavors do n t seem to mesh very well . up front are the roasted malts and a big chocolate taste i did n t see coming . backed up by coffee and dry roastiness . the beer has a metallic taste towards the middle that i am just not terribly fond of . mf thick creamy body with a medium amount of carbonation . o not bad but not as good as i had hoped .,taste,0.6,1
very tasty sour its not super funky though thats probably because its so fresh you could definitely taste the earthiness of the grapes . it pours a golden light brown color that is beautiful with a somewhat off white creamy head . its not super complicated but in terms of being a very solid sour that has the potential to really grow into itself i certainly think that it can get there . would love to try one with some age on it .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark red colour very hellish with a bright shiny quality to it . head is surprisingly light but nice bubbling . lace is amazingly dense and sticky . looks heavy in some ways but the head is great . nose is very grainy and nutty . so much honey on that as well it just reeks of honey oat bread and just is way too sweet bordering on insipid . it s weak as far as complexity goes and just simple . a disappointment . taste is better but still big sweet and grainy with honey oat notes on the front . develops more complex and stronger red wine characters towards the back but still falls short of pleasant complex sweetness . bit of a citric twang late mid which is the most interesting note cutting through a fairly insipid malt bomb . i m not a big fan of this style at times and this is a particularly simplistic example . slightly sticky mouthfeel mostly thin to carry this mostly uninspiring palate . yeah i m not particularly impressed with this . it s a malt bomb it s quite plain . i do n t like beers that are this sweet but this commits the double sin of lacking nuance or complexity .,taste,0.7,1
brewed in april . oz bottle . . abv . pours out to a hazy dark amber forming a huge sea foam beige head with very good retention and lacing . the carbonation is very strong producing a huge psssht when releasing the cap . the aroma is very belgian with lots of sour fruit lacto weaker raspberries and cherries dusty basement . the mouthfeel is very spritzy . too much so . light to medium bodied with a pronounced vinous alcohol appearance . the taste is a hodgepodge and i do n t think that this bottle is what the brewer s intended . sour and bilious with a pronounced metal and vinous character . barely any fruit taste . i m convinced that this is contaminated . bitterness is minimal and barely stands next to the pronounced chemical sourness . i m starting to feel a headache come on . yeasty with a strong alcohol finish . i will be returning this pack to the brewers along with my creme brulee java stout . these guys have bottling issues . down the drain . i will have to review this later with a known good sample .,taste,0.3,0
appearance good foam but this has a thin coffee coke reddish brown . no carbonation either . smell just some weak metallic malts here . taste mouthfeel taste is pretty good . sweet like soda and bitter like coffee or even a rum and coke so you can definitely taste the alcohol in this . mouthfeel is very thin and would be ok but it does n t stand up to the taste . drinkability pretty tame to drink . nothing gross . overall definitely average .,taste,0.7,1
this was not on tap at the brewpub and the beers i did have there were okay so i hope its just a problem with their bottling line because this had a big butterscotch aroma when we popped the cap . way too bitter for the style too . and yes the label says both klsch and pilsner while the description on line and on their beer list calls it an ale .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to splitgrin for this bottle at dld . ml brown swingtop bottle poured into an imperial pint . a pours a very deep brown basically black . a short head forms with a coffee cream color falls to a bubbly skim . some wisps of lacing . s bready malts dense and chewy . a touch of fresh coffee in the back . overall very subtle . t m more of the super bready malts dense chewy rye notes . there s alcohol side that slowly creeps in and ends up pretty damn potent by the end . more of the coffee but more of a spent coffee ground flavor with loads of harsh wake you up bitterness . there s a bit of sweetness that hides behind the bitterness and does n t fully come out . body is full and chewy exactly as a doppelbock should . d definitely a brew that i ll take my time with though i keep coming back for it . i believe the bottle was about . that s pretty crazy .,taste,0.9,1
pours clear copper orange with a finger head that left no lacing smells like apple cider . taste is a watery apple cider i cant pick up anymore than that not very bitter for and esb mouthfeel is light crisp and creamy drinkability is ok would be an easy drinking summer lawn mowing beer but i doubt i ever buy this again,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber printed with july into a middle ages imperial pint glass . a pitch black with thick and foamy half inch dark tan head reminiscent of chocolate milk that dissipates early into the tasting . nice sticky lacing coats the imperial pint . s a wash of chocolate and malty goodness swirling with caramel and sweet oatmeal . hints of roasted coffee and bourbon mixed with the slightest aroma of alcohol follow . t the oatmeal brings it all together here . the chocolate and sticky caramel with the malt hit the palate first creating more of a chewy character . followed by a barely noticeable alcohol presence awash with a small twinge of bourbon leaving a hit of bitterness caused by the chocolate which is quickly replaced with a lingering sweetness . the oatmeal is ever present in the background giving the entire sip a smooth and rich creaminess unlike almost any stout oatmeal included or not i ve ever tasted which only gets better as it warms . mf full bodied with a creamy medium amount of carbonation accompanied with a warming feeling from the alcohol . d this has to be one of the smoothest and richest brews i ve had in a while which i attribute to the oatmeal character . watch out if you have a small stomach because it will fill up quickly like mine . the bitterness of the chocolate factors into it only during part of the tasting . things holding back the drinkability for this are the higher abv and just how damn rich it is . otherwise i would definitely have another one . notes this was one of the brews of this season i ve been anxiously awaiting along with anchor our special ale and it definitely lived up to my expectations . i m going to have to pick up a few more before they re all gone . i suggest you do the same .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
pours a nice light brown with a great frothy head that was lasting and left great lacing . aroma was a decent blend of sweet malts and subtle hops . the taste was way too sweet for my tastes almost wort like or even characteristic of an unaged barley wine with low alcohol content . the beer is light bodied with decent carbonation but the sweetness is too overbearing . this one was a drain pour .,taste,0.4,0
another day . another beer from weyerbacher . pours a cloudy dark brown w no light passing through this baby . almost a half finger of milk chocolate head . i am reminded of the aroma from a hot chocolate w a shot or two of bailey s irish cream . unbelievable . the taste is simply perfect . one heck of a representation for its style . i m glad to see the hops take a back seat to the malts . full bodied coffee flavor w just a hint of alcohol . it is a very drinkable brew and is just one more reason to keep my eye on weyerbacher .,taste,1.0,1
appearance nice deep amber color with finger head . lacing clings rather nicely to the sides . smell hops then malts then hops again and a bit piney . also smells a bit boozy that kind of detracts . taste ah what a taste . some people might complain the alcohol taste is a bit much but it grows on you . nice sweet malts to back up the bitter hops . not puckering like most dipas . taste a lot of pine it in to . almost like a sn celebration i had recently . not the least bit balanced but that is what i like about it . mouthfeel i feel it is a bit too carbonated . be better if it was mellowed out a bit but does n t detract from how much i enjoy it . drinkability way too high abv to session obviously . great sipping beer . i can never finish a pack in one sitting even though i have high tolerance . also very filling . this is my favorite dipa to date . i have n t had a regular beer in about years . but this keeps finding its way back to a lot lately . very nice price for a pack . the hops are unforgiving and i love it . second hoppiest beer i have had since dfh . sadly i only like flying dog beers . this and doggie style but this ranks up on the top of my list . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
beautiful golden color with a nice ivory colored lace that follows to the end of the glass . with a floral grapefruity flavor this beer is easily drinkable and something i could never tire of easily . a super hoppy and refreshing beer that carries flavor throughout.has a bit of a skunky bite towards the end and a flavor that will stick with your palate for a bit . a great and light ipa .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at the brewery . a slick black body dark brown highlights . thin light brown head that quickly recedes into a ring and leave a couple spots of lace . ok. s smooth lightly sweet coffee . nothing else and that s fine by me . t coffee jumps out followed by dark chocolate earthy hops and more coffee . clean roasty finish . smooth balanced and tasty . m a little thin and prickly but not bad . o this beer caught me off guard as i was n t expecting too much out of it . the coffee was strong enough to dominate the aroma to dramatic effect and yet soft enough to blend well with the sweet roasted malts backing it up . quite good but it could have been better still with a more substantial body . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
the most pumpkin y pumpkin beer out there . as it was poured in a chalice the color is a light orange color a little cloudy almos no head . the smell is just like a sweet pumpin pie . nutmeg pumpkin and sugar . this beer is too sweet for my taste to have more than one ever once in a while . but i did enjoy every drop .,taste,1.0,1
ah the beer everyone is talking about from one of my favorite breweries . bought a bomber of this for . . not only the cheapest bomber in the store but it s of a double ipa what a deal . pours a nice copper orange color with small head and tons of lacing . lots of bubbles floating to the top . smell is very citrus like. one of the citriest ipa s i have smelt . taste has a great body and mouthfeel to it. nice and wet . the bitterness is amazing and the citrus flavors really come out in the taste pineapple mango sort of taste . . very different tasting for the style but oh do delicious . awesome deal for the price and a great beer. mucho kudos .,taste,1.0,1
sub par pruney salty thin stout . try again bell s a opaque black with a fleeting one finger khaki head . s prune salt a bit of roasted barley . not particularly aromatic . t again prune salt roast a bit of spiced hops . i can neither taste nor smell rye which is a shame considering how delicious rye can be . not very inspiring from a giant like bell s m full and creamy in the mouth but quite thin on the aftertaste . d just not very impressed .,taste,0.6,1
i had to pull really hard not to give this beauty straight fives . this was the most beautiful golden amber i have seen on a beer crowned by an off white head . huge nose with grass pine and tangerine with the tangerine most prominent . there is whole grain bread crust aroma upholding the these hop aromas . totally complex aroma . bursting with citus hops and hop bitterness . light malty sweetness with the whole grain biscuit structure in the mid palate . this is relatively light in body with godzilla rampaging for flavor . brilliant . complex orange and minty . amazing in that i had asahi super dry fans raving that this was the best beer they have ever had .,taste,0.8,1
ran out of homebrew at a bbq so someone passed me one of these . claims to be a maple porter sounds good . when all else fails i drink their white beer at bars that have no craft . pours a dark brown with a moderate head that is n t lacing or lasting . ca n t say i am surprised by that . the aroma is enjoyable enough a bit of sweetness there . as for the taste . unbalanced and cloying as fuck . wow . did n t see this coming . i guess maple means aunt jemima poured into a dark coloured beer that has no roasted or malt character . i ca n t tell if there is bitterness . mrs. butterworth is kicking the shit out of my mouth . there is nothing porter like about the flavour . there is little maple just cloying fake sweetness . this is horrible . i ca n t drink this after bottles of oatmeal stout . my palate should be shot but instead i want to pour this all over shitty boxed pancake mix so it can meet its equivalent . damn it . i finished it to be polite but i was contemplating kicking it over more than once . mouthfeel . save the fact there is vomit mixed with the beer . very strong carbonation . drinkability . take a guess .,taste,0.2,0
look nice deep purple color with a lavender pink head to it . smell very strong blueberry juice smell to it . almost overpowering to the point where i didnt really sense much else . taste very very rich and sugary . nice blueberry taste and it does mask the alcohol content well . but i just dont see much to impress me . mouthfeel ok carbonation so it goes down easy but it is very thick . i think it turned my tongue purple . though i will say it does have a pretty cool logo .,taste,0.4,0
pours a pale gold colour slightly cloudy but allowing some light through . head is off white modest when poured and sinks to a thin cloud of foam with some trails of lace around the edges . pretty nice . smells quite tart and funky with an almost acrid intensity . lots of vinegar on that with a large salty character and a slight sweaty sock funk as well . some bready grain hiding at the back plus a higher note of cinnamon and star anise these are the only pleasant aroma in an otherwise rank if intriguing bouquet . taste does n t have a whole heap going on . watery assault with hints of weak citrus and some forced carbonation flavour just drops off for a bland and tasteless mid palate . the only real flavour of which to sepak comes on the finish and it s still bland just sticky adjunct grain cornbread and yeast . not enough to be cloying but it s very uninteresting . fair body but then where s the flavour if the body is decent . not enough body to cover the carbonation sizzle and leaves very dry . not a big fan . an inoffensive drop but a big wow on the boring factor . fuck you i m being oxymoronic . your mother s an oxymoron .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a dark brown color with some ruby highlights around the edges . a large light tan head rises to about two fingers but quickly recedes to a ring . light lace is left behind . s sweet toffee and belgian yeast . dank and musky with a metallic twang . t sweet malt flavors . some toffee and chocolate . slightly roasted with an acrid coffee flavor . m d a medium to full body . creamy and smooth . easy to drink . this is comparatively low on the alcohol for the style and it makes it that much easier to drink . not bad like most allagash beers this is very solid . though like most allagash beers this is nothing all that exceptional either . still very much worth a try .,taste,0.6,1
found this in a gas station ice trough i have never seen busch ice before and i drank more than my fair share of busch products in college . pours a light gold color with a typical rapidly failing large bubbled head . it is a bit darker than most macros though . slightly skunky slightly fruity busch nose . only kicked up a couple notches . a bit of cooked vegetables in there mostly corn and a mild herbal note that might possibly resemble a couple hop cones . whats this . flavor . its true . grainy sweet malts and a dry boozy alcohol taste . this beer might feel more comfortable in a oz clear glass bottle than this tall boy can . i did not say it was good flavor but flavor it has nonetheless . i do not really mind drinking this beer . some of these ice beers are not that bad for a aal you could do much worse and still not catch a buzz .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
a absolutely pitch black with a thick and creamy brown head . syrupy thick and gorgeous . s not very aromatic at all until it gets closer to room temperature . loads of vanilla and some chocolate . t absolutely wonderful . super smooth with a massive amount of vanilla and smooth dark chocolate . very roasty with a hint of alcohol in the tail end and some sweet maple syrup hints . m smooth and creamy with a nice carbonation bite . d sweet and smooth with great vanilla flavor . a big sipper . this would make an excellent desert beer .,taste,1.0,1
on vacation in nyc treated myself to a bottle of this over everything else available at whole foods in nyc especially as no stone over the border in ct and it should be amazing . i let it warm to room temperature to get the full experience in the evening when i m back in the room . great looking bottle pours a thick and syrupy for a liquid pitch black . head is creamy and darker brown hue . aroma is sweetish molasses charred malts and alcohol . taste a disappointment . sure i like big beers too but this is just straight up boozy . everything else is an afterthought to my tongue . plenty of malt flavor behind the booze and some hops which are more so dominated by the alcohol . trying it later after chilling it the booze is present but less so with more hop flavor but still boozy . it s hard to imagine anyone likes this so much except that they like the idea of drinking bigger darker thicker beer and enjoy the sensation of alcohol burning the tongue and nose . mouthfeel is good and thick . drinkable . this has to be the least drinkable beer i ve tried for those that i could get down . no one i know who likes drinking good beers would think this was worth any amount of money but to get drunker faster . i drink for the flavor so this is a disaster . i finished it as cold as i could get it over a few days a small glass a day all i could stand . surprisingly victory imperial stout is hands down better in my book . this would n t make it into my glass again unless it were free . stone is not for me .,taste,0.4,0
budweiser oz bottle a looks very light but for the average american lager it fits the category s smell is grainy i can detect the rice used but can not detect any hops t i actually like the taste of budweiser . the grainy malty taste along with the rice i find to be decent and for the price of a case of budweiser you ca n t go wrong . m very carbonated goes down smooth but has a bad aftertaste d i can drink budweiser all day if i wanted too . very light and refreshing crisp very enjoyable on a hot summer day and for hanging out with some friends watching some sports .,taste,0.8,1
drank from my gulden draak tulip a pours a slight cloudygolden straw colour with a perfect white head retains well and reduces to a film . s yeast and hop dominate not that prominent t up front some nice hop flavours with some vanilla ice cream type flavours that follow . the sweetness in this beer is masterfull and the grains are nicely present . m light to medium body with medium carbonation . o a very pleasant drop without being powerful . its balance is outstanding and leaves you wanting more .,taste,0.9,1
pours a daaark black no hints of color . a nice amount of light tan head . about one finger is produced on a hasty pour . smell is hard on bittersweet chocolate and booze . some malts . a bit of hops at the end . taste backs up the smell . some chocolate alota booze . i am alittle taken back by it . but i am not sure its in a bad way . mouth is slightly thick . a bit of burn from the alcohol . leaves me warm and tingly . this would be a great beer for a cold night . i would drink it again and am excited to see what ging a bottle for a year will do .,taste,0.9,1
ahh cracked the bottle and smells . stale . you know i am in fix do i ding the beer cause i got a stale sample . do i not review it at all and wait and buy another in the future . hmm well i spent my well earned dough on the this premium product buyer beware i guess but how do i know what i am getting . no date code . color of bottle looks good golden yellow . beer smells well faintly hoppy but has that stale hop smells dominating . what could this be like fresher some pine some rich malt . the taste is well again kinda stale hops but still some lingering hop bitters mouthfeel is rich and this beer is pretty strong . so what a big disappointment . i guess it is n t totally the beers fault but then again it is . .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is at the top of it s category in my opinion . what a fantastic beer from creemore ontario a canadian beer . . a golden yellow but not straw coloured it s almost like a work of art to look at and it makes you want to drink it all right away in one gulp . beautiful super thin patchy white lacing indicates it s high quality . beauty . s does n t have much to offer yet the taste department makes up for that . what is there is pleasant though and nothing like a macro lager s smell . t exemplary . this is how a pale lager should taste . full of floral notes the slight citrus kick super refreshing but never watery and the single best slightly sweet aftertaste i have ever experienced from any beer ever . this beer literally reinvents itself in the glass as it shows off more flavors that i could even bother to list here . m great smooth mouthfeel with the perfect balance of carbonation bubbles foam and delicious golden lager . d all night long every night forever if i could suppose i can but there is so many more beers to try . this beer is a must try for any lover of the pale lager style . full of flavor and it s slightly high price is worth every penny .,taste,0.9,1
had this beer been labeled an imperial brown ale or export stout i would be inclined to give it a fair rating but for a ris i found this beer to be particularly awful . pours a dark brown color with no head even with a fierce pour . upfront is a strong note of sugary and brown malt with an overtone of raisins . slight milk chocolate note throughout finishing with a slight bitterness . overall it tasted like flat rootbeer it was overly sweet lacked the typical notes body and richness of an ris . given a large amount of reviews i suppose this could have been a bad bottle . regardless this was my last attempt to like this brewery and unfortunately i am writing them off after numerous disappointments .,taste,0.3,0
dark straw light golden hue and typically clear . large bubbled head leaves a sparse lace down the glass . wet hay and sulfur in the aroma and a grassy saaz nose is there . the slight skunky mercaptans make this quite similar in overall aroma to poorly handled heineken . soft grainy flavors and grassy hop flavors . the smooth dextrinous mouthfeel is the only noteable attribute to this brew . the unassertive hop bitterness and lingering residual malt sweetness leave this beer quite sweet for a pilsner . finishes clean and perhaps a touch watery . this could pass as a heineken clone . that says it all .,taste,0.4,0
this pale ale poured clear golden with a nice white head . the lace stayed on the glass for a long time . the malt aroma was all that i smelled . the hop bitterness took over the taste right from the beginning . there was no maltiness or malt sweetness the beer finished dry and the bitterness lingered long on the tongue . the mouthfeel was average at best . somewhat watery with no carbonation . if it were summer and hot it might be thrist quenching but it is february so . . . it is a slightly better than average beer and i find it drinkable . it probably would not be a beer i would recommend .,taste,0.8,1
cask at la soire de brasseurs . pitch black with tiny moka bubbles . this one is way sweeter that the bottled version . lots of chocolate in the aroma and taste . some coffee roastiness but the meaty flavors are nowhere to be found . i guess i prefer the version for that reason . the cask made it very interesting and displayed the flavors nicely . the palate was similar to port but fuller . i am lucky i had the opportunity to try this one . overall a good beer but the sweetness was a little cloying which made it hard to drink .,taste,0.8,1
a black . come on now it s a stout . haha . very dark no light gets through tiny caramel colored head . s besides the typical coffee mocha cocoa scents not getting a whole lot of aroma from this guy . t definitely interesting . packs a lot of sour tartness that i did not expect . thankfully it does not have a fake artificial cherry taste like medicine but still the sourness throws me off . m full body . almost as if i could chew on it . very thick beer . love it . o not sure if i could drink more than one of these . definitely packs a lot of cherry citrus with the coffee in the front and the back . might have to chase it with a good ole two hearted definitely worth a shot and a very good beer nonetheless just might not be for me . note not sure how fresh this beer is . could be affecting some of the tartness i m getting out of this beer .,taste,0.9,1
a poured from a bottle into a pint glass . fingers of white head above a dark yellow brown murky body . a lot of lacing to boot . very delicious and foreboding looking . s great hop aroma . floral and subtly minty . very refreshing smelling . t quite a taste . extremely hoppy obviously . i ca n t tell exactly what kind of hops they are but it s similar to sierra nevada pale ale so i m guessing cascade hops . mostly hoppy through and through but very delicious overall if you can stand the bitterness . mf thick and heavy . compliments the flavor well . would have expected a little heavier of a body although as it is it almost compromises the drinkability . d not very drinkable due to both the heavy body and the bitter taste .,taste,0.6,1
sample . served in a snifter . my sample of region riot poured a golden yellow with the beginnings of a thin soft fluffy white head . the fragrance was of sweet corn and not much else . it tasted sweet and surprisingly tasty for a malt liquor . there is absolutely no bitterness . i enjoy the simplicity of the flavor and the thin simple delicacy of the mouthfeel . the high abv is very well masked by the sweetness of the corn which makes this a very drinkable brew . i would take this over a macro brew almost any day . three floyds is a brewery that likes to think a bit differently than most but a malt liquor is a malt liquor is a malt liquor . region riot is like any other craft malt liquor simple sweet but well done for what it is . it was quite enjoyable for what it was worth .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into a duvel tulip glass . a very dark transparent ruby brown . a thin head disappeared almost immediately . no lacing . the initial rush of carbonation soon disappeared . smells of old fruit with sour overtones cherry dominates . lots going on in the smell department . alcohol is very present in the smell not so much in the taste . tastes of old fruit and oak with a well balanced sweet and sour . cherry again and ripe apple . very complex and interesting . a long wine like finish . overall tending towards a flemish red and that s a good thing . mouthfeel is light for such big flavours . very drinkable overall . lots to come back to .,taste,1.0,1
best by . for a sixer at hickory wine in chatham nj big head that started with the pop of the top right in the bottle s some lemon and a very slight hint of berry picking up some hops as well t getting some of that lemon late but also getting some metallic flavor early . nothing that great rather average and reminding me a bit of grolsch m a bit bland but there is some malt pulling through d would n t want a bunch of them at a time . probably one and move onto something else . have n t seen this brewer s offerings much in this area only store so far but they have a good selection here and all of the smutty s . ca n t say that i would buy this one again . paulaner hell and hacker munich gold are much smoother .,taste,0.6,1
bottle date march nd . cloudy opaque menstral red . ugh . pink carbonated head with clinging bubbles along the sides of the glass . wonderful soft cherry aromas with a hint of funk and nice tartness . some berry accents with a light fruity evervesence that brings out a nice malty character with a hint of oak . light bodied with a decent puckering quality fruity and full of delicious cherry flavor . wood tannins with a hint of funk and barnyardy qualities . finish is moderate with good amounts of carbonation .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bomber . poured a clear golden color with a frothy eggshell white head that receded into a ring around the edge of the glass and tons of sticky lace on the sides . smell was super citrusy coupled with an orange sweetness and other fresh citrus fruits . the taste was brutal in the hop department which smoothed into a very malty profile for the color . as the beer warmed the abv really takes hold . however with the adition of the sediment the taste mellows considerably to a grassier flavor with a honey baked sweetness and the hops took a more subdued floral approach . quality ipa and glad to have it in the rochester area .,taste,0.9,1
does n t look so bad . short lived head with no lacing but a nice glow to it . smells . terrible actually . the term alcoholic feet comes to mind . the smell alone is turning me off from it already . tastes like. spiked apple juice . just sweetened apple water with alcohol . sour aftertaste too . i ll file this under the good thing i want this bottle for homebrewing category .,taste,0.6,1
had on christmas eve . poured thick black and actually had a decent tan head considering the abv . nice lacing around the glass as well . the aroma was a bit pungent very alcoholic and roasty . the taste is much smoother than the aroma . sweet dark roasted nuts sharp warming alcohol but not overwhelming notes of vanilla oak bitter espresso . i have to say i was very impressed they managed such a strong beer to have such a robust taste without becoming too alcoholic . mouthfeel is thick full bodied and a little chewy . i have to admit one oz bottle was more than enough and the beer is pretty expensive . but it s still worth trying at least once . one of dfh s best,taste,1.0,1
appearence pours a dark brown with ruby hints . on top is a decent beige head that dies down to practically nothing . smell smells nice and tasty with chocolate and molasses notes . very little hop aroma but still strong enough to balance the brew . taste and mouthfeel the taste is typical of a porter . molasses and coffe notes as well as chocolate with decent hops and a bittersweet finish . but nothing stands out . it seems like something is missing to make this beer really stand out . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and a bit flat . drinkability and overall like i said this is a typical porter with nothing wrong with it but nothing making it stand out . with that said it is highly drinkable and one i would n t have a problem imbibing all night . not bad . thanks to rajendra for the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
a poured a clear and crisp honey orange yellow with lively carbonation into a tulip tasting glass . nice finger and change of frothy bubbly head that left milkshake like lacing on the glass as it dissolved . classic . s sweetened candied piny hops . banana but mostly fun dip style sugary bubblegum . the sweetness dominates the hops . t wow . the taste matches the nose exactly . candy candy candy . banana clove bubblegum with a touch of hops . sweetness outweighs the hops by a long shot but it is n t grossly sweet . the thing that jumps to mind is those candy buttons that come on a sheet of paper . exactly that flavor and i love it . . . m d mildly bitter feel and aftertate very light and mostly sweet and juice like but plenty easy to drink . big winner in my book . this was a bigtime sleeper that i was glad to have tried .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery pour near black with minimal head leaves some nice lacing down the sides . fruity yeasty aroma . fruitcake but in a good way . rich complex swirls of flavor definitely belgian inspired but with all the aggressiveness that i love from american craft brews . spicy undertones banana burnt sugar sweetness and some alcohol warmth round out the flavor profile . mouth coating beautiful texture . velvety and a great complement to the richness of flavor . for me the drinkability is n t too high . due to the alcohol and sweetness one of these is an much as i d have any night . that said if i could have one each night that would n t be a bad thing . if you can get it try it . it s good .,taste,0.9,1
unibroue is always good with presentation and trois pistoles is no exception with its wicked label and printed foil on the cap . i ve never bothered to try this one before but it sounds enticing . the label claims that it s a remarkably mellow dark ale with the aroma of ripe fruit and a pleasant aftertaste that lingers like port wine . a the bottle perfectly fills my snifter to the rim upon pouring . tp is a rich espresso brown that lets just a glimmer of light through around the murky edges . a tan three finger frothy head sits atop . this brew looks great . it leaves a little lacing as the head falls to a mousse like cream . s trois pistoles aroma is delicious . the label did not lie blending with the spicy clove smells from the belgian yeast are notes of raspberry plum orange and banana . a delicate belgian pils malt provides the backing for the fruit and spice and a hint of chocolate malt lingers in the background . t slightly sweet malts are quickly lost to flavors of pepper . no one spice stands out but rather a muddled musty spice is all that is detectable . the three guns are sweet at first but a dry and slightly sour finish follows . overall the flavor is surprisingly light with a little caramel pepper some fig and a touch of green apple . the flavors give way to a subtle warming alcoholic heat . i must admit the flavor falls well short of the aroma and appearance . m high carbonation causes burpage and makes the eyes water . d medium . nothing exceptional but very drinkable . the bark was definitely bigger than the bite as the flavor and mouthfeel missed their mark .,taste,0.4,0
pours a nice dark brown with a reddish hue . a nice quarter inch of head that s still there as i m drinking it . when held to the light you can see a red hue throughout . oh my there are some chunks in this . this beer reminds me of a tv screen while playing asteroids . smell is a very fruity high in alcohol beer . there is a subtle yeasty smell . but the raisiny fruit flavor really comes through . reminds me more of a wine smell . i do n t know if i picked up an older bottle but the mouthfeel and taste is more subdued than i expected . hardly no carbonation at all matter of fact it s taking on a old english ale taste . reminds me of a jw lees harvest ale . not the sharp carbonated belgian i was expecting . interesting . i bought this from a very reliable store that i very often frequent . not sure if this is a bad bottle . will have to revisit .,taste,0.6,1
everything i have come to expect from a good russian imperial . a typical of this style dark almost black with hints of dark brown around the edges . s roasted coffee with bits of chocolate but as it warms to suggested temp it gives off hint of an alcohol scent . t absolutely great . roasted maltiness with a smooth finish . a very good balance of sweetness roasted flavors and bitterness . just enough of a lingering taste to make u want more . m slightly medium body for a beer but doesnt have a dry finish for the alcohol level . leaves u wanting more salivating haha d very good beer . i could definitely drink easy . definitely not a pack beer but for what it is it is very good and well crafted .,taste,1.0,1
apperance was nice with a light amber color and a small white head that lasted and left decent lace down the glass . the smell had a certian grain and grass scent to it with not much else all and the taste was simmilar . a mostly malty brew this one did not have much in the way of hops or anyhting else . the mouthfeel was quite good though with a good balance of carbonation and smoothness . although this is not that exciting of a beer it is easy to put back a few so i score it a little higher than others on the drinkability scale . but in the end there are better oktoberfest brews out there,taste,0.6,1
this is a very bitter barleywine with good qualities and rich fruity barleywine character that to me ends up being largely ruined by sharp clashing bitterness in the end . i had the vinatge purchased in feb and stored until april when i drank it in anticipation of the strong hops . even so the hops still came out far too bitter and intense . deep copper and faintly hazy it has a medium tan head with orange hue very slowly shrinking to a thin foamy ring and wisps with a little lace . the aroma is grapefruity piney hops very flowery with candied lemon fruit caramleized grapes raisiny pruny alcohol . it smells a bit similar to lagunitas brown shugga or lucky yet more barleywine like with a defintie english barleywine character underneath . the taste is somewhat similar rich flavour and body with burnt winey fruit smokey wood and earth caramelized burnt orange peel and grapefruit a rich sweet barleywine with definite english barleywine undertones but then a sharp mouth puckering intense citrusy bitterness takes over near the finish clashing around and drowning out the rest in the finish lingering and sticking to the mouth . it does n t have a drying feel because of the otherwise rich chracter and feel but it made me extremely thirsty after drinking only about ounces . the feel is rather rich oily and frothy like many other barleywines i ve had . ultimately the one note intense hop bitterness dorwns out everything else . i waned to like it but just could n t .,taste,0.4,0
great price under at trader joe s for a sixer . i like hefeweizen . but this is not what a heffe is . no doubt that there is some wheat going on with this sea dog wheat beer but it is highly filtered like a macro brew . i enjoy this beer very cold and with a lemon wedge . it is really easy to drink . not a ton of flavor or character but goes down without a problem . it is a good summer beer . it is light on the taste buds and the belly . though it is quite carbonated . i like this beer and could drink it all night long .,taste,0.6,1
generously provided by ghostwalker in a trade in crazy dark head seriously thick cream and lacing . looks dangerous . smells of vanilla bourbon pecan pie pine bark bat wings and lizard tails . tastes of nail polish removing hops melted tires and cinnamon fudge . in slow motion eeeeuggggh . gets worse as the finish progresses harsh cacophonous not in a cool friedman becker way and bitter . silky thick lingering warming and certainly sinful . this beer is cool except for that taste which is too medicinal and not enjoyable . neat as a one off not really interested in having it again .,taste,0.4,0
poured from oz brown bomber into a clear weizen glass . no freshness date . purchased at harris teeter charlottesville va for . . a hazy pale yellow with finger off white head with good retention and spare lacing . s aroma is like lemon pine sol with a little clove . no nice fruity esters all citrus solvent t terrible . solvent flavors with lemon citrus and yeast flavors . no banana or clove to speak of . m thin with little body or creaminess . solvent aftertaste . d makes me wonder if it was infected or bad but it did retain some semblance of a hefe . i would hesitate to pay this price tag if there s a chance it would taste like this again .,taste,0.3,0
appearance yellowish in color little head . in fact when it was brought to my table the head was gone . smell typical pilsner . little smell to it . taste bittersweet aftertaste not much to it . mouthfeel easy to drink little to no carbonation . drinkability very easy to drink . not much to this beer . typical pilsner with not overwhelming qualities .,taste,0.6,1
oz . can poured into an imperial pint . a br printed on the side of the can . huge thanks to wisconsinality for this one . a pours a clear amber color that produced a great off white head with great retention too . left plenty of lacing as it dissipated . s a dry resin like pine with lemon lime pineapple and grapefruit citrus . a light honey like sweetness . t a thinner hop profile than what the smell led me to believe . a maltier sweeter profile of a honey pineapple caramel thing with the hops being an afterthought but yet present on the finish with a light lemon bitterness . m a good carbonation level . much much maltier than i expected . also much more sweeter because of the malt profile . the hops are there but much more subtle than they should be for the style . d this is good but far too malty for the style in my opinion . the hop profile is great in the aroma but in the taste and mouthfeel they are far lacking in presence like they should . do not get me wrong i enjoyed this beer but i was expecting more for the style it is classified under .,taste,0.6,1
a spiced scotch ale . sounds interesting enough . it pours a light black with orange highlights and a puffy tan foam . it has a light purfumy nose maybe corriander . i guess so it starts sweet malt some orange rind smoke and a long warming corriander finish . it is very full bodied a bit heavy but a nice spicy change of pace for an alcoholic brew like this .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a dimpled oz mug . finally tracked this one down locally courtesy of walmart s rotating selections of deschutes . most of the time they only have mirror pond . pours an inviting deep black with a two finger tan head . did n t lace as well as expected but oh well what matters most is how the beer will taste . the aroma is complex . i noticed notes of espresso figs and alcohol . maybe a slight touch of anise . the flavor is well balanced between the coffee and chocolate notes . there s a fruity taste in there that reminds me of the time i dared to drink a little of my grandparents prune juice many years ago . not a bad thing though . if you can fight your way past the phenolphthalein in a glass of sunsweet it s actually really tasty stuff . the hop notes were good and mild expected for this style . i suspect goldings . mouthfeel was good . a hint of sugary stickiness . the aftertaste is probably the best i ve had from any beer . a little hoppy on the inhale . sweet on the exhale . although i still prefer english porters this one satisfies nicely . skip dessert after dinner and pop one of these open instead .,taste,0.8,1
big huge thanks to homerbag for this one . . pours a brilliant and beautiful deep cranberry color nice fluffy pinkish head hangs around for a bit and leaves a few spots of lacing . thousands of tiny bubbles rising to the surface . the smells and flavors are just perfectly in sync big robust tart and rich cherry insanity . wow . sticky sweet moutfheel tartness zinging the tongue and taste buds . this is just an absolute treat and the beer drinkers in wisconsin are extremely lucky to have a brewery like new glarus .,taste,1.0,1
oz received as a very thoughtful extra from rhino . thanks alex . poured into my chimay goblet. head dies back very fast. no lacing. but a descent film cap . initial aroma is coffee and little else. cold brewed java. some significant vanilla as it warms. with a milk chocolate . flavor is no where near as sweet as the nose lets on. big coffee . some chocolate. reminds alot me of chocolate coated coffee beans. more of a carbonated rich french roast than beer with a shot or two of starbucks liquor. wow. i am even sure what to say as it hits room temperature. more coffee than beer . i am struggling to pick out beer flavors. i like great coffee and obviously beer . and this is far and away the best of both worlds . there is just enough sweetness to make sure the flavors mesh well . the brown sugar flavors emerge alot more as it hits room temperature. finish is loooong cold brewed coffee . it s the beans without too much astringency. i ve had many . many . many crappy cups of coffee with less flavor . really this is pretty badass . body is like a fairly thick milk stout. but for this abv . . i am very impressed. lite for the style and a sorta prickly carbonation. i must again thank alex. this is my first time for the pch mortel and i am very very impressed. i would not ever think for a second that this would age well. there is just too much going on . very nice .,taste,1.0,1
i know it is a fallacy to say this on this website but here goes nothing i am not a huge fan of ipas . i know sorry but it is the easiest beer to make and everyone goes crazy for it for some reason . tremont ipa however surprised me . i am just not a huge hop guy and for an ipa the hops are there but not overpowering . my favorite ipa so far is longtrail ipa but i would say that i like the tremont very much .,taste,0.8,1
oz poured into pint glass a yellow and straw colored . with about fingers worth of foamy white head that disappeared quickly . no lacing to speak of . s very sour fruity soda like . lime lemons mixed with corn . t corn right up front with a sour backbone . the limes lemons come on at the end . . ends a little bitter but not bad . m light crisp with a sharp carbonation . d if i was sitting in the islands this my be great you could pound them down . . but overall too corny for me . after reading some review i saw someone nail it . it is the caribbean corona . it reminded me of the le presidento i had in the dominican . if you like this kind of beer give it a try .,taste,0.4,0
i tried this beer out of a new belgium variety pack . i wo n t go into details as i did n t think it was very good at all . honestly i d rather have almost any beer over this one . it didnt even really seem like beer to me more like a summer fruit drink or like a cherry flavored tea . i only drank one of the three i got in the pack and didnt finish it .,taste,0.2,0
this is a beautiful porter . roasted toffee dominates the flavor . smell is quite inviting . this is perhaps my favorite porter and it s incredibly drinkable for such a dark brew . i highly recommend a trip to the etna brewery . they have several seasonal brews that they do n t distribute past the room next to where they re brewed . if you have n t given this one a shot it s worth it . best beer of the klamaths .,taste,1.0,1
it took a moment when first tasting this beer what it reminded me of . truly when easily put is it is an excellent barley wine with interesting and enjoyable additions . appearance like all dogfish head beers the appearance is very clean . smell while limited is very pleasant but only comes at the end of a deep inhale but give off the hint of maple . taste again is exceptional for it is a phenomenal barley wine with interesting additions . quite enjoyable . but would not want to drink this beer all night . great starter . mouthfeel lightly carbonated and very smooth drinkability again very enjoyable and pleasure to drink one . but would not want to drink this beer all night .,taste,1.0,1
a light gold . nice head . s light grainy malt character . slight flowery hops . t crisp . malts then finishes semi strong with the hop presence . low hop presence . m light body . medium carbonation . d a nice clean beer that i could drink any night .,taste,0.7,1
i m always dissapointed that you ca n t give zeros for beers that are this bad . this is water with a bit of alcohol . pours a piss like color with a smell of nothing and a taste and mouthfeel of nothing . there are no flavors except for water . this is the beer that will prevent you from getting too drunk at a party . i ll give this a little more respect because people work hard to make this and it sells a lot . still not a beer i would drink .,taste,0.4,0
i quite a few have tried this beer and others have dismissed it . i just find it hard to fathom fruit in my wit beer . what is next plum wit bier . i poured it into a pint glass at degrees . appearance a very nice solid one finger white head that has some retention . the color of the beer is a medium amber color with orange hues . there is a lot of carbonation bubble in the beer . the clarity of the beer is hazy and full of yeast that is suspended . there are nice yellow orange highlights in the beer . nose a very strong blackberry aroma that is syrup like . there is a subtle yeast wheat floral orange and a light sweetness . taste a very heavy wheat astringent orange zest yeast floral and some wood . the blackberry is n t as strong as it was in the nose . overall the mouth feel of the beer is carbonated slightly creamy and tarty . the body of beer is light in body with a tarty finish . i am really not surprised that the blackberry and the wit bier are out of whack . there is no balance to the beer either you get the blackberry or you get a stiff shot of the wit bier . slightly disappointed at least they could make it more balanced .,taste,0.4,0
appears to be a great beer . deep copper . very bright . smallish head but great lacing . aroma is full of floral notes and hoppy sweetness . gummy . lavender . spicy . oh so nice . smooth on the palate . a smallish touch of burn on the way down the throat . more balanced than i was expecting . a nice sweetness up front and a good bitter back end . lingering bitter in the mouth . piney . i like this beer .,taste,0.7,1
bottle date unknown . a dark brown ale with low translucency . a whim of a head forms and falls to a weak central cap of mocha colored foam . no lacing . should have a little head and some sticky lacing . s lactos resiny hops slight sweetness very hidden . stone fruit . t bitter resiny hops . not much going on here . not sweet at all metallic hints . burnt . maybe even a little sour . m full bodied with medium to lo carb . faintly dry finish hits the head here . o not impressive whatsoever . not a drain pour but not worth having twice .,taste,0.4,0
oz . vintage poured into westmalle chalice happy birthday to me . also tasted on tap at fredfest . clear amber ale with minimal head and little lacing . really complex nose the hops are hidden by the sweet bready malt . the taste is even more complex the barrel aging makes this a difficult brew to get a good grasp on . pretty mellow mouthfeel which should be expected for this low carbonated brew . not sure this fits into the barleywine category like doggy claws it s more of a golden strong ale sorry bjcp . not the most drinkable of beers two would be dangerous at this abv though i expect it to change character after a year or ten . thanks alan for saving me a few bottles since i was n t able to make it to dock sale and fredfest was an absolute gas . . edit opened a bottle last night . . and the taste was superlative . a bit of cellaring brings out the full character of this stupendous beer . unbelievably good .,taste,1.0,1
a great clarity nice short lived head with decent swaths of lace . s wow really fresh pine aroma . pine needles are also big . i m getting so used to the more fruity tropical ohio midwest ipa s anymore that strong pine really jumps out at me . the finish is bitter yet fragrant sap . t strong bitterness the pine is carried over exactly form the aroma . very clean flavor though which is appreciated in the style especially at nearly abv . there s a little bit of orange pith on the finish as well . m o crisp bitter finish dry . a little boozy but nothing distracting . overall this is very well done .,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap at leon s full service in decatur . lauren salazar was in town doing a bit of an atl tour and she brought along some delicious treats with her . served in a new belgium globe glass . appearance was a thick hazy amber . it may have been a shade darker than your typical amber color but that could have been because it was hazy making it look darker . point is it was kind of a orange brown amber color . had thick white head . great body on the head thick and fluffy and lasted for a good while . smell was distinctly peach . i was impressed at how much peach aroma was imparted into the beer . tartest beer i ve ever tasted . so deliciously tart . the taste was all from the new belgium bugs . this beer was much more tart than le terroir and obviously had no dry hopping but it was a very similar flavor . just with peaches . it had that characteristic new belgium wild ale flavor . possibly hard to describe but if you have more than one of their sours you ll know what i m talking about . this beer an excellent treat . great peach aroma extremely tart and very drinkable . if you re looking for a sour bomb seek this out .,taste,0.8,1
one of the things i get most excited for during the holidays is the release of this beer . such a good flavor and at it leaves you feeling terrific . pours a light copper color with a light head and seemingly endless bubbles . the smell is malty with a hint of nut and some fruit as well although nothing distinct . the taste is big and warm . mostly the best parts of a brown ale with lots of candied sugars and the alcohol is nowhere to be found . you can tell this beer is made with care . the aftertaste is pleasant but very monolithic and leaves something to be desired in terms of variability . overall a terrific beer .,taste,0.9,1
first of all this beer predates the craft beer era . it s makers brew a tastey brown lager that they call a porter and they make this delicious pilsner that they call an ale . they were doing this when our fathers were toasting our european heritage with schlitz . taste this beer blind and you d be guessing habsburg rather than chesterfield . it s a bohemian pilsner with a surprisingly noble nose a thick head and assertive hoppiness . it is light bodied as it should be and very drinkable . i suppose i can understand that if someone was expecting an ale they might misjudge this beer but close your eyes forget your encyclopedeaic knowledge of beer names and imagine a time in when the best pilsner on the east coast was called an ale .,taste,0.9,1
i am a big fan of brewdog and what they do and i have had a few other paradox . however this one struck me with its outright boldness . i poured it from a bottle into a snifter . when i brought it to my nose to say that i was suprised about how smoky it is would be an understatement . pair that with how it hits the pallet and the overwehlming flavor of peat moss and you have a sense of what you get of what it is like to sip a scotch from islay . very earthy and peaty . it has a strong finish but you do n t get much of the because of the smokiness . it is certainly made for sipping from a good snifter . take your time with this one and enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
black body . typical imperial stout with the paper thin tan colored head that leaves a few laces here and there . aroma was of pungent bleu cheese . heavy funk that was very off putting . taste was big on the warm alcohol with the roast and chocolate holding their own . the bleu funkiness was only mildly detectable on the tongue but the aroma spoils at the start and finish of each sip . chewy mouthfeel not very creamy . probably the th or th imperial stout that i have tried and unfortunately the worst . it may have been a damaged bottle but i wo n t be ordering this again any time soon .,taste,0.6,1
was given a sample taste at crown liquors th and brookschool road in fishers in . poured an orange hued cloudy orange from a oz . bottle poured a fluffy one finger head that slowly fell to light lacing . aroma is richly characterized by wheat and citrus slightly spicy notes present as well . taste is sweet and grainy slight crisp lemon flavors present nicely complement the soft wheat body of this brew . mouthfeel is light to medium bodied carbonation level is low and makes for a very smooth sipping beer . finishes clean on the tongue just about as drinkable as they come .,taste,0.7,1
nasty at first dulls the pain on my tounge with further application like the other reviewer said like somebody put a bag of pennies in it . hmm this review is all personal taste . ignore it and go on to the next comment . maybe i am spoiled by other beers available for around bucks but this one is a no buy for me . i like healthy ipa s my favorite style but i do have a porter stout and belgians in my top ten all cost more . this beer is an attempt away from the macro beers with some additional hops but it is not balanced and hurts my fillings in my teeth . the only constructive thing i can say is that i hope the grocery store chains try again it is good for beer . and the label is kinda kewl . .,taste,0.2,0
pours a cloudy golden yellow color . a good amount of sediment floating in the beer . also good retention on a medium sized white head . nice smell to this beer . a good amount of biscuity smell and malts . also notes of banana and citrus at the end . not as strong of a taste as smell . there is a very nice wheat taste with a slight bit of a hop and banana taste at the end . mouthfeel is very nice . good thickness but smooth at the same time . drinkability is nice . very smooth wheat beer with a nice feel . nothing incredibly about this beer but very solid pale wheat ale that is a great standard for its category .,taste,0.6,1
ml from the shelton bros christmas in belgium mixer pack . poured into my kasteel tulip . short lasting lite tan head . little lacing showing. slightly hazy chesnut with red highlites . aroma is hard to put a finger on . initially it reminds me of coke coffee and a spicy punch . sorta like a darker saison . most interesting thing about the flavor is a roasted malt cocoa powder finish . fairly dry throughout . big yeasty spiciness . caramel flavor without the sweetness . tobacco leaves. lite to lite medium body with alot of fine bubble carbonation . just a very very dry finish . has an oak aged characteristic to it . very complex but very hard to pin down . i honestly think a little more body and sweetness could really pull this one together . i would certainly buy this brew again. if i had ready access to it. i do n t believe for a second that aging will help there already was a mess of yeast in the bottom of the bottle . . i would still pick it up though simply to share with friends and try and figure out what flavors are packed into this little bottle .,taste,0.9,1
oz growler from the long island ny location . transported to florida in a cooler and consumed days after it was poured . full muddy brown color nice rich bubbly tan head . initial smells of burnt toast and bitterness . some mocha and coffee smells after a bit of rattling . nice smooth chocolate bitterness just as expected from a quality porter . small hop snap lingers . chalky residue lingers on the tongue as the flavors fade . easy drinking . midly carbonated and very well going down . i was impressed with how well the beer and flavors held up . but i am easily impressed by good beer .,taste,0.9,1
cloudy orange amber colour with a smooth creamy light tan head . good head retention . mellow citrussy aroma with some mango grapefruit and catty notes . the aroma seems characteristic of simcoe . disappointing with a clear chrolophenol issue . this is medicinal phenolic and astringent . the hops are also there as is lots of alcohol but the infection lets it down . medium body with moderately high carbonation . good . like the other australian reviewer my bottle appears to be infected . beer just should n t be like this and it is n t difficult to get right as long as you keep the chlorine away .,taste,0.4,0
oh caramel sweet caramel . looks smells tastes even feels like caramel and molasses with alcohol . i love it . appearance pours a mahogany brown . it looks dense and syrupy as it pours a bit like molasses . a small white head . smell thick . a full aroma of malts and caramel and a bit of scotch alcohol finding it s way through . taste carmel roasted malts a bit of dark fruit and chocolate and then more caramel or maybe molasses . it is a very nice sugary taste . mouthfeel thick and smooth heavy . a bit sticky . drinkability as much as i really enjoy the taste i can only handle about two of these . they are so heavy in the stomach that it is not a beer to drink all night . it is a perfect choice for after dinner . hope this is helpful . cheers . edit ba tophu introduced this beer to myself and froggyfrog back before we knew about ba . i liked it back then and it is one of few that used to drink which i still enjoy . thanks toph .,taste,0.9,1
scottish ales are one of my favorite styles but this is definatly not one of my favorite beers . this beer pours a nice dark complex brownish amber however it sits under a thin fizzy head that dissapears instantly that any true scotsman would send back . smell is minimal with hints of grains and esters . taste is very malty with hints of peat smoke and toasted malt but the mouthfeel is so horrid that it takes away from the taste . the carbonation is sharp like a pop . the odd carbonation makes it hard for me to drink . alcohol content is on the low side for a scottish ale . other scottish ales have got me much more tilted and much more kilted .,taste,0.6,1
pours out a clear extremely pale straw colour . a thin head appears and leaves a bit of lace . aroma of euro lager grainy malt with a slight bit of skunk for good measure . actually does n t smell that bad . well . .the aroma is the best part of this beer because it really is lacking in any redeemable flavors . some weak fizzy grainy notes and a ghost like hop crispness in the finish . it really is a weak and crappy beer . really . there is no reason to believe that this is a quality beer even among the light ranks . save your money and buy any domestic light beer and you wo n t be able to tell the difference . this is bad as mich ultra except for a relatively nicer aroma . ugh .,taste,0.2,0
a clear gold with a medium white head that mostly diminished leaving minimal lacing . s sweet with a bit of sourness fruity and some spicy notes . t a bit of hops and spiciness but where the hell is the chocolate . the reason for my . this beer is called chocolat and i as hard as i try i do not detect any . m light body . carbonation was spirited making for a tingly mouthfeel . d for a straight up saision this beer is fine but i was hoping for so much more . .maybe use real chocolate instead of cocoa podwer . wtf . chocolat . .where .,taste,0.4,0
pours a straw colored yellow with a typical saison haze . some lacing along the sides with a small scummy white head . smells of candy sugar apricot pear with a touch of funk . after the smell i am disappointed by the taste . it is lacking the tartness that i desire in a saison . there is a large dose of orange melon in the taste along with apricot and yeast . not as complex as the nose . solid feel in the mouth some drying . this is not the best saison that i ve had nor is it the worst . i think fff can do better .,taste,0.6,1
i bought this bottle at tolagnaro fort dauphin madagascar . it was a ml bottle . the taste of this beer from the south was not like the american ones mexicans or south america other brands . due to its origins i guess . see details round here . you got a mouth full of flavor . for that kind right . some big american compagnies should be scared of it . well get a visa on your paseport to taste this faraway beer . not a exceptional beer . but impressive when you re alone at the end of the world . there s also a thb gold ml bottle only the thb ml can be buy at grocery store in madagascar for ariary . aprox one us dollar . . . the bottles hit the road across the country from antananarivo they say tana . .in a some kind of soft top truck army style for a or days run . you have to wash em all before put them in your fridge dirt and sand problem .,taste,0.8,1
i love sixpoint this one is a miss . pours a nice clear orange color with an off white head and nice lacing . nothing wrong with this one . smells like grass spices fresh hops citrus and smells a little bitter . taste is a mess . the spices ginger i think mixed with the fresh hops is just a disaster . they both fight to get into the forefront and its just bad . not at all a fan . mouthfeel is moderate but its tough as hell to drink . overall a huge miss from sixpoint .,taste,0.4,0
i gave this one a second try but on tap this time . it poured a murky off yellow color with no head and no activity . it had a bitter smell that seemed off slightly piney and with a bit of citrus . it had a hoppy off taste that was fairly neutral . it was smooth and finished slightly watery . i found it easy to drink but not my mug of beer .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to brez for this oz bottle . poured into a mug . a dark brown looks like cola . s not exactly complex . sweet smokey hoppy in that order . t nice . smooth . nothing overpowering if anything it s a little bland . not bad though . m medium bodied and the carbonation is exactly what i d expect from this style . d i could suck this down all day .,taste,0.7,1
a golden orange color and a large white head with good retention . pretty decent clarity i can almost read through it i did have to be careful pouring the second glass though as some yeast from the bottom of the bottle was starting to cloud the beer . s strong sour aroma with a good hoppy backbone and floral notes especially lavender . there is also a good bit of barnyard funkiness in this one . t musty earthy funk up front followed by a nice assertive sourness . i get some hop flavor and a moderate level of bitterness that fades and then returns at the very end of a long finish and possibly some black pepper notes . the overall impression is of a very dry vinous beer that is reminicent of a dry champagne . m quite dry and sour but it does n t scrape the palate and finishes very smoothly . moderately high level of carbonation . d at first i thought that this beer was a bit too wine like for me but after about half a glass it really began to grow on me . i had it with a meal of french bread good brie apples and cream cheese topped with organic fig spread and man did it work well . the funkiness of the beer helped to keep the flavors of the food alive and fresh and the tartness worked well with the fruit . fantome is a brewery i regard more highly each time i try one of their beers and this beer was no exception .,taste,1.0,1
from a bottle . drinking after the best before date because the packie had a few left over . pours with medium body . thick head that collapses slowly . top of the head is glossy from oil resins . leaves quite a fair amt of lace . dark amber mildly cloudy . some browns . this would be a rather dark pale ale even more amber for an ipa . not a ton of nose to this beer which is disappointing . i thought it would be blow your hair back hops but it is more earthy with floral . malt is there but not greatly balanced . good mouthfeel and very drinkable . not a lot of depth of malt character . i expected a lot more out of this beer . perhaps it is beyond the best by date but the one i had earlier this year was n t exactly as much of a wet hop craft as i thought it was going to be . i will try it again next year fresh and most likely will amend .,taste,0.6,1
pours deep black opaque perhaps with tan brown head . nose has a musty chocolate character . palate is dark chocolate alcohol cocoa butter and some spice n hops in there to somewhat balance . on the whole the profile is towards the roasted malt chocolate sweetness . finish is long with cocoa powdery chocolate flavors . i m falling for this beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomber poured into a schlitz mug . pours a slighty ruby deep brown color with not much head at all totally acceptable for the style . nose is like vomit . it s gross . taste luckily is nothng like vomit which is good but it s still not too great . lots of nutty malt caramel and sweet molases dominate . light carbonation and a thin body lead to a dull mouthfeel . ok beer but not fantastic .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pilsner glass . bright pale yellow with a fingered head that disappears really quick . meh . typical lager smell . clean slightly hoppy . it is n t very powerful even from a thin glass . i would like a bit more nose candy from this beer . tastes like a decent lager . sweet start carbonation adds to the bitterness that comes in at the end . clean going down making for a good mouthfeel . decent example of a traditional lager i d say . may be a bit pricey at close to for a ml bottle but it s refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
a amber with a huge white head that laces s almost soapy not much going on for me but not unpleasant as that might seem . t some malts going on with some hop balance . quite balanced in flavor but not really explosive in flavor either . m medium high in carbonation and medium light in body . d super drinkable . no real evidence of alcohol not a lot of flavor . would n t turn it down but would n t seek it out . hop hazard is not aptly named either because there s not really much going on for hops here .,taste,0.6,1
appearance red maroon body fluffy off white head a slow fader . good sticky lace . smell sweet fruit and herbal carmel . taste thin and buttery this beer should be good through mid but this is rather unimpressive . the flavors are bland for the style and the only good part is a slight vinous character . i was expecting mroe from this one . drinkability bad bottle . i doubt it it s most likely been refrigerated since being put on the shelf . i will pass on this hopefully othr bottles are better .,taste,0.4,0
sampled at the tap new york festival at hunter mountain new york . this beer pours with a cloudy pale orange gold body topped by a medium thick creamy head with decent lacing left behind . the aroma and flavor are sweet and yeasty with some malty notes .,taste,0.3,0
golden yellow ale with thick head and nice lacing . mild hops smell with a lot of rich aromas . great great great very complex flavors in this beer . difficult for me to describe but wonderful . . . there is an after taste on this beer that i enjoy a lot also very sharp refreshing taste . the drinkability of this beer to me is very high . also has a very large abv at .,taste,1.0,1
served on tap in a tulip glass . a dark chestnut brown almost black with a purple reddish tint when held to the light . finger sized beige head that dissipates quickly into a white ring of foam . it leaves sticky lacing and a sheen down the side of the glass . s sweet malt slight peat and nutty smell . t overall sweet flavor . very fruity with notes of plum fig grape melon and cider . slightly bitter aftertaste with a bittersweet cocoa quality . m medium bodied with higher than average carbonation . it looks and feels a little chalky . d the fruitiness is refreshing but i certainly feel the alcohol .,taste,0.9,1
this was n t the worst beer i have ever had that s the bud which i had the great misfortune of trying again later the same evening . you have to really like brown ale . maybe if it were very very cold . it was drinkable when i combned it with most of a flat beer i had in the fridge for cooking purposes .,taste,0.2,0
pours with a somewhat weak head breaks apart across the surface does leave some thick lacing behind though . dark amber to red brown in color very good clarity with active bubbles throughout . sweet roast to the nose without malt domination pine fresh forest breeze light dried honey some salinity alongside hop wheat rye notes texturally equally favors breadth and penetration . light to medium bodied stronger carbonation keeps it active and adds to overall mouth presence . sweeter here with oats toffee honey never that malty though . conversely the hops rye pine mineral water aspects incline things more towards truncated linearity . seems intentionally watery as in stream water freshness . granola and oats smooth out the finish further . real easy drinker friendly from the first sip to last .,taste,0.6,1
ahhh so fall begins . picked this one up earlier today . wanted to try a new pumpkin ale now that it is that time of year . i was kind of skeptical about paying for a pack of a style of beer that i m usually not a big fan of but i was n t disappointed . pours a rich amber color . small white head that disappears quickly . aroma is nutmeg cinnamon and brown sugar . taste is much the same . spicy with a malty background with a hint of hop bitterness as it finishes . has a sticky mouthfeel but little lacing . really does remind me of pumpkin pie . certainly not a session beer or even something that i would buy many other times of the year if it was available but quite delicious . i definitely will be buying this one again next year .,taste,0.9,1
my second go at dfh . my recollection of the first one is n t too favorable to be quite honest . time to take another stab roughly two years after the fact . you can smell it as soon as you pop the cap big time orange almost candied orange and a bit of peach and apricot . swirling the glass creates this amalgamation of head and honey colored beer that is about the most tantalizing thing i ve ever seen . as it settles though it loses some of that appeal . a inch head and a color that light can not penetrate . the taste like the nose oranges but its odd . sweet candied ginger flavors mix with the tart citrus but are alas overcome by the hot hot alcohol and big malt sweetness . an aside sam adam s recent double witbier suffered from this same issue too sweat too hot handicapping any nuance from penetrating the surface . the hops are certainly there but the dominant note from start to finish is heat . in fact it reminds me of putting too much wasabi or horseradish on something whatever goodness lies beneath is elided by machismo of too much . i like extreme beers but this falls into the class of big guns big tits big explosion american style overkill that ruins what might have been a good thing . nuance . forget it .,taste,0.4,0
served from a bottle at fireworks pizza in leesburg va. in a pint glass . pours a dark mahogany sort of like a lighter brown ale . clear two finger head that dissipates to a light lacing on the sides of the glass . no discernible aromas from the beer upon the initial pour . taste surprised me quite a bit . i was expecting a hoppy flavor typical of bell s beers . instead what i got was honey and a strong malt presence . very flavorful smooth and drinkable . very refreshing and smooth for an american style barley wine . at . probably a beer i would only have one i enjoyed this at the end of the meal after having two two hearted ales . a nice meal a great finish . i bought a few to put into storage . definitely worth a try . bell s is still one of my all time favorite breweries . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
pours a deep dark brown no kidding . with a dark red tint in the light . head is not remarkable and disappears to a bubbly skim scum right quick . no real lace to speak of . bear republic can throw one heck of an aroma into a beer ca n t they . this one is no exception . big nutty character wrapped in molasses with a touch of hops to brighten it all up . pretty simple actually but it s such a quintessential american brown aroma and one of the best in my memory that i ca n t award it anything but the highest mark in this category . the taste is n t quite the phenomenon that the smell is but it s still good . nut molasses and hops as in the aroma make a bold appearance . there s also a bit of a mineral vibe a cola esque flavor and a soapy tartness in the finish none of which i m super into . would rather the nutty and brown sugar sweet elements would have a chance to breathe more . slick slippery and light in body yet not weak at all and amply carbonated . more malt and less hops would have made this even better . like many fine coffees the taste can not beat the smell but it still tastes damn good .,taste,0.7,1
pours a very clear light amber . nice fluffy head that clings all the way down . aroma is very nice full of pine and citrus . the smell was the best part of this beer imho . the taste was overpowered by a strong alcohol flavor that hangs in the back of the mouth losing a lot of the hop in the process . was not impressed .,taste,0.4,0
solid in the first and third category . a true to type porter that while not overwhelming certainly foots the bill for a sweet porter . black with deep burnt sienna hues quickly fading tan head with limited lacings . negligable aromas heavy on the burnt malt and tamari soy sauce . rich tastes soy sauce cola over boiled java . acidic and sour with a mediocre bite . the mouthfeel needs some work dark malt attack followed by a lacuna a veritable absense a black hole of characteristic . finishes like an espresso with a twist coffee acidity with a lemon peel twang .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear straw yellow small head with good lacing . smells of grassy hops slight breadiness some cat pee . tastes of slight bready malt with a good grassy bitterness . finishes fairly dry and very crisp . high carbonation with light mouthfeel . a pretty solid helles nothing special and not much stood out but definitely drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
a the beer is hazy copper in color and poured with lacy patterns of bubbles covering the surface . a very light amount of carbonation is visible from the rising bubbles . s there are some earthy and musty aromas emanating from the nose . hints of apples are also perceptible . t the taste is rather complex and is well balanced . it has flavors of apples along with notes of sourness spices and yeast . m it feels medium bodied and tart on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation . d the beer becomes a lot easier to drink as it warms up .,taste,0.9,1
a goldish tan good white head with a strong leg on the glass s heavy alcohol smell overpowers the other elements t bitter finish again the alcohol overpowers the other elements from start to finish m good carbonation again with the alcohol at the end that rolls out to the bitter finish d not impressed and would not purchase again,taste,0.6,1
a pours up a crystal clear amber with a dense white head . s solid piney aroma . not faint . t some slight malt sweetness with some citrus and pine in the finish . m a full bodied beer o an aboslutely delightful beer . nice hop malt balance and very drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
a pours golden amber color has a decent head that does n t dissapate right away . s smells kind of floral with a hint of carmel . t good bitterness nice balanced malty flavor m bitter at first but smooth as silk going down very little aftertaste d i could easily drink two or there before starting to feel full although this is a very filling beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance hazy amber very little head retention smell alcohol caramel oatmeal hazelnut ripe grapes raisin taste caramel alcohol hazelnut hint of citrus ripe fruit banana ripe apple raisin mouthfeel soft citrusy dry drinkability this beer is hard to drink . it s a sipper and one for a cold night . it s packed full of flavor depth and complexity . i enjoyed it at the time but will definitely pick it up for the right occasion . a campfire night cap winter warmer type beer meant for the occasion and to create an experience not enhance one . i recommend this highly complex beautiful beer .,taste,0.9,1
brother david s double won a medal at gabf this year so i picked up a bomber at bev mo . pours opaque deep brown with a small beige head . no lacing to speak of . head barely revives with a swirl . smell alcohol and some vinous vinegar plus carmelized sugar initially followed by a spicy yellow raisin malt finish . flavor has a surprising dirt earthy bitterness plus a peppery spicy phenolic finish . phenols are a bit much and the alcohol is way too prevalent . just too boozy . medium full body though it goes down smoothly except for the strong alcohol presence which screams take your time . overall i like the spicy kick but the abv is too much for the style and the body and malt is not big enough to hide it . i reasonably enjoyed it but wo n t be going back soon .,taste,0.6,1
ounce brown bottle poured into a new belgium globe tulip . pale golden and perfectly clear displaying a two fingered capping of bright white foam that recedes rapidly lingering as a thick crown yet leaving behind only some random splotches of stick on the walls of the glass . aroma is quite intriguing . green apple is very apparent with a fresh tart scent of granny smith mingling with notes of lemon and orange peel as well as a faint whiff of grain . very light in body and moderate to highly carbonated . the palate is n t nearly as interesting as the aroma with light lemony citrus notes dancing around a solidly grainy wheaty oaty malt base with an every so slight bitterness holding things together all leading into a dry clean finish with lots of graininess lingering afterward . certainly refreshing and drinkable but outstanding or truly innovative . not really . were more green apple character to come through on the palate this would be a worthy summer seasonal but as it is it s barely worth a second thought .,taste,0.6,1
pours out yellow orange and very hazy . nice white fizzy head with good retention . citrus aroma with some slight spice . all i could taste was lemon and pepper . it was light to medium bodied and the spiciness left a slight tingling sensation on your tounge . very drinkable nonetheless . is this an american pale ale or a wheat beer . you could have fooled me . very similar to sam adams summer ale in some respects . i guess you could say this beer is original but can you call it original just because you do n t feel it fits the style . i used some of this brew in a marinade for flank steak and the end result was beautiful . added a nice fruity touch to the soy sauce i also used .,taste,0.6,1
this beer pours a deep orange and just slightly cloudy . the head is light and faded quickly . the smell is light malt with a touch of caramel . actually pretty promising . the taste though does n t follow through . the caramel comes through with almost no hop and a slight taste of skunk . the mouth feel after the swallow is actually pretty good . i think with a bit more pine or grass type hops and losing the slight skunk from the hops this would be a great beachside deck beer .,taste,0.4,0
in reading the other reviews of this beer i m hoping that the jever i was in some way a bad bottle . it poured with a nice foamy head that slowly faded away . the color was a dark yellow and it smelled very dry . i do n t know what to say about the flavor other than i thought it was awful . it was the only beer in my sample case that i had to pour our . i know others have said that they liked this beer in reviews but all of the memers in my beer club agreed that we disagree with the reviews on beer advocate .,taste,0.2,0
bottle purchased at vintner s in charlotte . pours an orange color with a small head and some lace . the aroma is barnyardy with some lemon and fruit rind with a bit of fresh hay . the tiniest bit of dirty laundry sneaks in about halfway through the bottle . the flavor is tart and dry with some nice zestiness akin to a champagne or a cava . there is a mild fruitiness with some lemon rind and new oak . the beer seems to be sour right in the back and as the bottle progresses this becomes more pronounced . quite the departure from the very sour geuze made the standard in my mind at least by fonteinen cantillon but well nuanced and enjoyable none the less .,taste,0.7,1
on cask at tap and table in emmaus pa of all places . out of the three british casks available this was an easy favorite . it brought me right back into the london pubs i visited last year . it s fresh and full flavored but so drinkable i could down a gallon of it without thinking twice . the flavor and aroma have a gentle mix of fresh baked italian and earthy orange peel hops . it s not the richest flavored beer for the strength but it s a great example of a british pub ale .,taste,0.7,1
a nothing special some head s slight skunk detection uh oh . t i ll finish this pack not in a hurry but it wont go down the drain either . something wrong here . not a total turnoff but i m sure there s a recipe malfunction somewhere . m actually pretty good in the mouthfeel department . nowhere near enough to save it but i ll give it credit here d just enough of a beer like experience to finish the last becks i m likely to buy .,taste,0.3,0
reviewed from notes on tap at armsby abbey a pitch black just about inch of mocha brown head that fairly quickly dissipated . leaves a decent amount of ring lacing . s extremely dark chocolate darkest roasted coffee burnt coffee lots of booze . t chocolate and coffee but unfortunately the coffee is completely burnt and acrid the chocolate seems like dark and dry and the booze is strong and unpleasant . acrid boozy and char . i really do n t know what else to say . there s a good base of heavy roasted malts but everything is way too dark and burnt . i could only get through a couple ounces before giving up . m medium to full body fairly light carbonation . o i really wanted to like this and there was a bit of depth and complexity wood flavors hop bite on the end but i just could n t get past the acrid burnt coffee dry chocolate bit hop clashing and heavy alcohol presence . i was actually pretty shocked that a beer at years of age still toasted so boozy .,taste,0.4,0
not quite so sure what s behind the favorable impressions on this site while i ve had other beers from brew keeper i ve really enjoyed i found this one to be pretty marginal despite the aspirational abt quad style and high alcohol content high alcohol content usually good . a good brewer but not their best effort and certainly not worth of comparison to westvleteren one of the best beers i ve ever had . this poured a generally clear brown head . there was no head . aroma was very malty with lots of dried fruity . flavor and mouthfeel were flat first and secondly offered dry fruit yeastiness diacetyl and butterscotch . not a bad flavor and rather true to other belgian beers but flat and just not quite right . i would weakly recommend this beer . i bought this beer at from the vine in lewis center although it is also available at blacklick liquor on broad street amongst other places .,taste,0.7,1
ca n t remember how expensive this stuff was but my gut tells me it was well priced . it s potent too at . abv so watch out . pours a ruby ish red amber . very clear . medium carbonation . a very nice short head of creamy foam crests up then settles into a smooth rim of foam . some persitant islands here and there . sticky lacing but sparse . robust and sweet aromas jumping around here . i get brown sugar in there lots of caramel malt maybe even a touch of vanilla . flavor is big robust and attacking . carbonation immediately slides past your defenses and sparkels on your tongue . this is quickly parried away by an enormous sharp hop bitterness that introduces the middle of the drink . a swift riposte later sends the hops into a backstep and who is there to take his place but mr . malt in all its sweet goodness . for such an enormous and challenging ale this is well balanced like a body builder . it s all symmetrical but it s all so gue it does n t seem that way . finish is long and sees hops come back with a slow and deliberate attack that finally subdues your mouth . a wondeful albeit powerful and challenging beer . what i like most the huge and powerful flavor profile . what i like least the confusing and nmuddled aroma profile . verdict a very good beer anbd worth tracking down but not for the timid .,taste,0.9,1
a leather tan color in between an ipa and a brown ale very transparent no head whatsoever . s sweet apple scent with a bit of roses . very nice . t unique . no tastes of barley hops or anything else considered beer . strong and pleasant sweet apple taste with medium carbonation . has a slight barely noticeable funk at the end of it . strangely i really like it . m carbonation s a little heavy but otherwise good . d too sweet to have more than . . overall we in the midwest especially wisconsin are spoiled by new glarus unplugged brews . apple ale is like carbonated apple juice with alcohol . though that description does it no justice it s fairly accurate . it s good not great . i love the apple scent and taste both are extremely unique and tasty . but it does n t taste much like beer . also it s a bit too sweet for more than one . certainly one i d recommend but i probably wo n t buy another pack .,taste,0.8,1
i poured this monster into my duvel snifter displaying a deep brown to black body and an absolutely massive pillowy tightly wound tan head . a generous frothy lacing sticks to the inside of the glass relentlessly throughout the brew . big time roasted malt aroma with deep milk chocolate coffee and yeast . although there is an immediate carbonation rush this is a very pleasant beer to the palate . great sweet roasted chocolate malt just enough smokiness a nice hop bitterness balance and again just a great milk chocolate flavor . tons of carbonation are prominent in the mouthfeel with a nice dry finish and hearty sweet chocolate malt still lingering with the alcohol burn hitting the back of the throat . i really enjoyed the palate on this stout but the carbonation seemed a bit overwhelming . great flavor actually downright great certainly worth a try to any stout fan but i could not drink more than one of these .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle a pours brown with a light white head fair retention no lacing . s more dark fruit than malt a little bit of chocolate and cherry not exactly what i was expecting . t wow this stuff is sweet like sucking on a caramel candy . the flavour is good and to style but it is sweet . tons of caramel and toffee no hop flavour to be found . m the flavour i liked but the amount of residual maltose makes the beer quite cloying and it does n t have enough ethanol or body to make up for it . d an interesting dopplebock any malt and caramel fan would love this .,taste,0.8,1
for the record i am a huge fan of yuengling traditional lager and it is my go to affordable beer . a looks much like the traditional lager with a much deeper brownish red color than most american lagers let alone light lagers . thick head that still disappears pretty quickly but all in all this is a good looking beer . s smells much like traditional lager with again more beer smell than just about any light lager i ve ever had . t this is where it falls apart for me anyway . it has taste which is obviously usually a good thing but unfortunately i just do n t like the taste that it does have . i ca n t even really describe it but i just do n t like it . mainly it tastes like a spoiled traditional lager . m d mouthfeel is above average for the category and drinkability at least for me is low since i do not like whatever flavor is present . notes i love traditional lager but i just ca n t stomach whatever it is they do to make this flavor . just bad in my humble opinion .,taste,0.3,0
i got this one at the liquor store . being one of my more preferred macro breweries i thought i d give their light a shot . appearance poured with a nice thumb and a half of frothy head that retained surprisingly decently and even gave me a little bit of lacing . the beer itself is a gold and not leaning towards yellow like most light beers . excellent clarity and signs of solid carbonation and slow bubbles consistently rise from the body . smell a lot more then most light beers put out as grassy malts can be picked up without the need for warming . i m catching the barest notes of mixed grains in the background as well . still it is clearly subdued which given the style should be no surprise . taste well it is a light beer so the entire experience is a bit watered down but that is to be expected . it starts with sweeter grassy malt that permeates the beer until the end where a slight touch of bitterness that i m not sure if hops or something else is causing . i do like how the grassy taste does n t linger and is subdued enough to actually be enjoyable . a bit boring and average yes but you could do worse . mouthfeel the carbonation is really what gives this beer a chance . it seems to kick in the mouth to allow the beer s taste to make more then a token appearance . very smooth as should be expected and no aftertaste to speak of . drinkability it s a light beer so needless to say this is where the beer shines . no stomach issues a lack of aftertaste and a superbly refreshing experience lets this beer score high here . i would have no trouble pounding back a case of this stuff . the only thing i have to take away is that this beer may leave you belching a bit with the carbonation . final thoughts pretty much the best light beer i ve had thusfar . the thing i also like about this beer is that it does n t taste like it is just a watered down version of their lager sleeman draught . it seems to be a brew unto itself and it pretty much does everything that a light beer can . do yourself a favor if you enjoy the occasional coors or bud light during a hot day pickup a six pack of this stuff instead .,taste,0.6,1
yikes . this smelled like a sugary yet inviting beverage . i ve never really tried a stong ale but this seemed like a run of the mill brown ale as the dark amber appearance and minimal head and lace fortold . the scent told of amber ale but was sweet . mouth was unique . bitter rounded out the palette and sweet made it s presence known but the chewiness of this beer above all made it a really decent wash . taste was all malt imperial alcoholic properties like a decent bock with a tuned up abv . there was some raisin but mostly the fruity taste of orange came through . what an exceptional taste . hell i do n t know where this will fit but i want to explore it again . great stuff . amber ale like none other . great .,taste,0.9,1
melbourn bros. cherry pours a deep dark cherry red with a pink head from a brown twelve ounce bottle . i love the smell cherries and not in an artificial flavoring type of way but in a rich amazing fashion . it s not all sweet like i feared there is definitely a strong sour component too . like all of the melbourn bros. beers it s quite sweet . there is a strong sour flavor that balances it pretty nicely but all of their beers are quite sweet . it hardly resembles beer as i usually think of it but they really nail the fruit flavors which a lot of brewers just ca n t seem to do . if you like their stuff you ll like this one it s my favorite of the three by far . if you do n t like the other ones you probably wont like this one either . outstanding in my opinion .,taste,1.0,1
it s delightful if you re a broke year old college kid serving to your underage guests . regardless it s an easy beer to drink over a cheap meal like a burger or to drink in order to get smashed . i would n t recommend this to any experts . do n t forget the terrible smell .,taste,0.2,0
great stoneware flip top cap bottle . aroma the label claims it was brewed according to the purity law hops barley water yeast . given that i m impressed with the spicy nose would swear they spiced it . points here for complexity . appearance golden with flecks of yeast from a modest pour . it started with a white head that didn t live long and the mildest hint of lace . flavor balanced so well it allows for other flavors to come out yeast pepper banana and as it warms the alcohol becomes rather pronounced . mouthfeel full bodied with an alcohol prickle that lasts . overall impression a well made quality beer but it just didn t stand up and demand you have more . could make a good session beer if you had other work that you didn t want to be distracted from . enjoyable but it just lacked a memorable character that will drive me to get more ok the bottle is really cool .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz can to a pint glass . straw yellow in color . since i m not that seasoned in smell of beer to my untrained nose it smells like any other macro brew . but unlike other macro beers i have in the past miller coors old milwaukee keystone and busch . taste wise it smooth with a slight sweet after taste .,taste,0.3,0
a great dark color i love dark colorer beer there is very little head its gone in seconds s really boozy although some fruit shines though mostly raisins t this is pretty tasty although pretty boozy dried fruit is most predominate i this beer and there are some good malt flavor m small amount of carbonation yet its nice for this beer d the boozy takes away from the drinkability notes this is the st lost abby beer i have had i kind of disappointed because they get so much hype all and all this is a tasty beer,taste,0.9,1
appearance black with brown head that leaves good lacing throughout smell very sweet and very strong . hints of coffee taste very very very sweet . chocolate i would say is overpowering mouthfeel semi thick with a slight bit of carbonation drinkability very good session beer . very drinkable almost like a chocolate milk shake .,taste,1.0,1
pours with a nice foamy beige head.hazy orange color.smells of floral and grapefruits . also hops . first taste is a powerful hop kick . a little bitter and dry aftertaste . not much flavor other than the hops . after it warms has an oily mouthfeel . not a great ipa .,taste,0.4,0
another american beer this time a highly recommended one . do not disappoint me sierra nevada . i m looking forward to the hoppy apa i ve grown to love in little creatures and i ve heard much talk regarding the american micro brewer scene on the west coast so here goes . poured from a oz what s that in mm s . bottle into a tulip pint glass . a looks a treat . like most apa s i ve had before slightly cloudy honey coloured body with a nice white head that leaves minor lacing in the glass . s hell yeah . floral hops lead my nose to an ale paradise with a hint of caramel malts in the background . the balance here is sublime nothing overpowering but the hops are definitely the champion here . t it s good not great but good . on the front palate there are tangy hops biscuit malts which all blends well with a caramel sweetness very nice . the back palate aftertaste is where it s let down hops that would otherwise have a chance to shine merely end up as a bitter twang that upsets the foundation of flavour set out from the beginning . like i said good but not great . m the texture is where i find real sparks of brilliance the body is perfect mid to heavy with carbonation representative of the style low to mid and a slight oiliness top marks here . d i started out the review comparing this to little creatures pale ale and it that respect it is a letdown however overall this is a good representation of the style that with a little finesse with the hopping could be as great as lcpa . or even better . to me this apa is a missed opportunity a great malt base let down by overtly bitter hop flavours in the back note . if it were n t prohibitively expensive over here in australia i would definitely drink it as a back up to lcpa though . food match hearty food would suit this brew well roast game birds and salad with a celeriac puree and vinaigrette . mmmm .,taste,0.7,1
off to nevada we call it serria nevada and where hunting bigfoot . a volcano of foam with a light brown tint to it that is to lovely for words and the way the foam coats the glass is like soap coating a cherry red chevy like we say where i m from off the hook and the almost chocolate color of the beer with a symphony of bubbles that is beautiful to the eye . s the smell is of the best barley s hops and chocolate that is beyond a masterpiece . t is a gift to the taste buds it s called a barley wine for a reason it has a beautiful mixture of barley hops malt and chocolate if i meet a person that does n t like this beer they must be from another world it might be one of the best tasting beers i have ever had . mf coats the mouth and stays there for a while that i love and appreciate with a passion that is un explainable . d this is very hard for the fact the longer it ages the better it is so when you buy a six pack you can let it set for five years which is hard to do because the beer even in it s first years is above and beyond and i fell in love with serria nevada when i first tasted there pal ale and when i tasted the bigfoot i was in beer extasy so to all my brew masters in cali that helped create this masterpiece much love ta ya west side till we die .,taste,1.0,1
dark colored beer with a nice light brown head in the beginning and then lays a few mm over the beer and the glas . smell i cant really find it smell abit chemicals maybe its my otrivin i put in my nose because my beginning of a a flu . taste dissapointing . really . abit of chocolate coffe but in a bad liquid where you wonder what the fuck am i drinking . do i want a porter like this . no i want it more creamy and tasty . this one feel more like a dark lager .,taste,0.6,1
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,taste,0.4,0
pours a super pale yellow straw yellow big white head forms but goes quickly no lace . smell is sweet some minor skunk citrus and corn . taste is non existent some corn sweetness citrus and a little bit of iron . mouthfeel is light bodied with medium carbonation . hideous .,taste,0.4,0
pours a nice amber copper color with a decent white head and lacing present throughout . smell of strong caramelized sugars heavy malt backbone dark fruits plums cherries hints of vanilla . aroma hops taste of sugar cookie caramelized sugars very light clean oak presence no peat or bourbon barrel presence from the barrel aging . vanilla flavors come out from the sugar cookie taste slightly stronger than most barleywines and this is a pretty sweet version . at percent there is a decent amount of malt sugars present which i enjoy . a thick body for a clear brew and low carbonation . i can not describe it as syrupy but there is definitely more than a medium mouthfeel to this barleywine . i hesitated to think that it is an american barleywine as there is not an overwhelming amount of bitterness but a pleasant hop presence that you may forget is there with the strong malt backbone and barrel presence .,taste,1.0,1
look nice midwest artwork . pours light brown and settles black sea amber in the glass . lightly fizzy and little to no head . smell strong and malty should have some bite . taste strong malty and hoppy but a very creamy finish . very good . mouthfeel not a very pleasant aftertaste but it does n t stay with you that long . drinkability very good you can have quite a few of these with no problems .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
pours a wicked deep amber beautiful color . almost no head nor lacing . good carbonation for the style . lots of mango on the nose and a tiny bit of woodiness . huge flavor deliciously balanced . carries some alcohol and a lot of whiskey ish qualities like buffalo trace . beautiful long hoppy bitter finish . kinda complex for the style also . great beer and like all avbc ales well priced . track it down .,taste,0.9,1
pretty interesting to see goose island sending this beer and this beer only to colorado . pours as pretty much the thickest blackest murkiest beer i ve seen to date . carbonation s minimal due to the potency and the oak barrels always seem to take a little away too . on the nose you get waves of bourbon and vanilla but with some roasty and chocolate flavors trailing . the flavors are going crazy in this beer . vanilla bourbon molasses coconut chocolate sweet malts and rum . wow . i would n t guess it s either . goes down very easily at first but once you re way finished the sweetness and potency catches up with you . a definite sipper for the last half of the bottle . i like this a lot and i can only guess that splitting a bottle is ideal . surprisingly reminds me a whole lot of the bull bush s legend of the liquid brain and royal oil beers . i ll be buying more for sure .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a light yellow color with a huge billowy bright white head due to a hard pour by myself . the head does last longer than expected but this is one of the palest beers i have ever seen . s slightly musty malty with a slight metallic smell . t one of the most unique flavored adjunct lagers i have tried . i was confused after the first sip . you have to really try to find traces of beer flavor . it tastes somewhat like carbonated water with a hint of generic beer flavor . most of the beer flavor is in the aftertaste . what i can pick up is very faint and includes malts and some corn . it has no offensive flavors which is a positive . m slick and smooth mouthfeel which i like . d very drinkable considering its low abv . and no flavor . this would be great for tailgating or grilling with non craft drinking friends . overall this was different than i expected . i thought it would at least taste like beer . i should have known after looking at it the flavor would be weak but i never expected it to be this weak . i would hate to try the light version . however it is cheap like cents a can and the can is really old school .,taste,0.4,0
ruby muddled thin khaki head forms with minimal lacing another dark horse brew with some carbonation issues . fizzy head dwindles quick as hell . the beer is a coffee infused doppelbock guess what gets overshadowed here yep the malts from the doppelbock . pure coffee the nose is does have a deep malty robust caramel nutty edged coffee infusion going on i like the play on words with the perkulator and a demon two headed goat sitting on his trone . that s pretty metal boys and girls . flavor is strong robust nutty coffee with a touch of dark cocoa and sweet underlying fruit again the sweetness is played way down by the deep coffee additions a really roasty brew you had better like coffee . mouthfeel is medium bodied slight syrupy texture carbonation slighly fizzy and a bit cloying at times for me . drinkability much like most of the dark horse brewing solid expressive creativity at it s best i enjoyed it for what it was not as a doppelbock extreme beer at it s best .,taste,0.9,1
on cask at the brewpub in milwaukee shortly after trying the tap version the cask version had some chocolate added during the casking process . pours a chocolate brown color with a minimal light tan head that has poor retention and leaves no lacings . aroma is lightly fruity with some roasted chocolate notes mixed in . a touch of spice after some swishing as well . not much of a porter in the nose much like the tap version but still well put together for what it is . taste is more of the same with a more pronounced chocolate note and the same fruity ale yeast from the aroma that carries through t the back end . pleasant on the palate and very mellow . mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth with a light finish of residual slickness . the addition of chocolate does not seem of affect the overall mouthfeel at all . drinkability is very good . as far as casks go this is a decent porter though it still needs some more roasted notes much like the tap version . worth a try expecially next to the tap version which makes for an interesting comparison .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber to mug a deep golden somewhat amber hues and just a tad cloudy . nice white two finger head off the pour that was barely contained by the large oktoberfest mug i used . lacing was excellent as i enjoyed this brew . s the hop extract they used jumps out at the nose a citrus smack in the face . also there is a subtle sweet biscuity malt undertone that also comes through . t wow . excellent balance for a dipa . the alcohol is well hidden and was not as bitter as some other dipa s i have sampled over the years . nice assertive hop s get you on the front end but such a smooth somewhat biscuity aftertaste . m medium bodied with a bit of carbonation a pleasant dry finish . d some dipa s that approach the abv are a bit much to enjoy more than one or two in a session but this brew was so well crafted i wish i had another bomber . a value at . . .,taste,0.9,1
dark amber coloration . has a miss leading bad aroma taste has an exceptional craft brewed esque taste that leads into a lingering aftertaste . mouthfeel is okay . all this adds to a very drinkable decent beer . have always been a fan of the dogfish lineup and this one is no exception . got to have a bit of a drinking tour of the dogfish beers as i chatted with a rep few breweries have a lineup that does n t include at least one lemon . but with dogfish to me at least all of their beers are solid drinkable beers .,taste,0.9,1
big hop aroma with citrus grass and spice notes . i tried but i ca n t get any malt through all that hop smell . deep amber and clear . with medium head that lingers as a thin layer throughout . just a little bit of rising carbonation . assertively bitter but there s also a solid sweet malt backbone . some good crystal malt flavor and a little melanoidin which is a welcome surprise . then there s good hoppy oily flavor with more citrus notes and just a little bit grassy . finish is a nice combo of brown sugary sweet and bitter . full bodied with a pretty high carbonation level . it does n t look it but the carbonic bite is solid . nice drinking beer . big and assertive but not overbearing or so big that you need to sip it . pretty much right where this style of beer should be .,taste,1.0,1
a quite dark and almost opaque with some reddish highlights and lots of visible carbonation . s smells burnt and black . lots of roasty notes and sweet dark malty goodness . t tastes very sweet lots of fruitiness with molasses toffee and even a bit of anice . strong flavour and a long aftertaste of bitter coffee . m perhaps a bit over carbonated and rather heavy bodied . d the heaviness and strength of flavour make it a bit hard to drink a lot of .,taste,0.8,1
this is a very interesting ale to say the least . i had this one with a few friends in philadelphia . this ale was a dark black brown colour with ruby edges . the aroma was interesting . although it was reminiscent of the regular soba ale it also had some roasted notes and some chocolate tones . the smell also had an odd aroma that i can not describe . this particular aroma kind of ruined the smell of this beer for me . although the smell was not my favorite this beer tasted awesome . fruity roasted and very stout like at times with plenty of fruit notes as well . the mouthfeel was pretty creamy and smooth but perhaps a bit thin and the drinkability was nice . an interesting one from rogue .,taste,0.9,1
served in a wine glass . a a bright copper color . clear . virtually no head . s sweet . spiced . wine like . t sweet honey and noticeable grape . not nearly as sweet as mead and not nearly as tart or acidic as wine can be . bright and biscuity . m smooth with a dry finish . not overly crisp . d very . you wo n t believe that it has a abv . definately made for sipping far too sweet and alcoholic to drink all night . makes a perfect drink for an aperitif before dinner to use at a toast relax on a summer evenings to class up a sunset camping or to rule a turkish city state . i am blown away by the subtle and beautiful mix of flavors in this brew . it is the perfect marriage of tastes that are not quite mead or wine or beer . far from simple but simply delicious .,taste,1.0,1
appears golden and rich in color with a foamy head that stuck around for a couple of minutes . smells like i d expect with the bright hop dominance . lots of grapefruit a little pine with some baked bread in the background . tantalizing . tastes great . awesome balance between the citrus and pine like flavors . the citrus has elements of grapefruit oranges lemon zest . starts out with the sweetness of fruit and the bitterness flares up briefly in the finish . does n t feel too carbonated or too syrupy huge fan and wish that rr distributed to mi really enjoyed the other couple of beers i had from them . would n t mind having a couple of these in a night .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter fridge temp best before appearance pours a very cloudy golden yellow with a very tall . white head . it is made up of very tiny bubbles and shows excellent retention . some tiny blots of lace remain on the crystal . smell spicy belgian yeast clove banana and some lemon . wheat and pale malts are very sweet . taste a slightly flavored beer comprises of heavy yeast flavor clove and some banana . wheat and pale malt underlies . decent . mouthfeel smooth spicy and very carbonated . there is n t much sweetness or alcohol . pretty tame . drinkability quite drinkable but also very pedestrian . there could have been more attention paid to the flavor profile . a very solid belgian wit .,taste,0.6,1
pours a mild amber golden color with a one finger head into my glass . a bit lighter than i expected but good presentation . aroma is full of a gentle hint of peak smokiness and sweet malt with a raisin like essence . not bad to start with . taste is kind of sour . with only a hint of smokiness and sweet malt . raisin is still here but i ca n t get over the sourness . i do n t think this style is supposed to be anywhere near sour . mouthfeel is full of lingering sourness smokiness and not much else . again very disappointing . i certainly hope this is just a bad bottle but i m not one to waste beer . it could be many things but this style is most certainly not supposed to be sour .,taste,0.4,0
a nice look with a dark brown body with lots of bubbles in the body of the beer hanging to the glass and a tall tan head thats fluffy but also a little soda like in how bubbly it is . the smell has an aroma of espresso beans to it with maybe a hint of molasses and maybe a bit of maple like sweetness . some cocoa is in there as well . unfortunately i get quite a bit of metal smell too though i m positive it has n t been on its side to pick up from the cap . the taste is really nice and it tastes like very real espresso or maybe chocolate covered espresso beans with absolutely nothing artificial about it . the vanilla bean flavor comes in at the back and is quite nice almost like a chocolate and vanilla soft serve . this is a fine and tasty porter with coffee being very well integrated with the malt of this brew . m nice easy drinker thats smooth and ver carbonated as i saw from just looking at it . overall a very nice beer and definitely the best organic beer i ve ever had .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle of the into a birra del borgo tulip . big thanks to knifestyles for sharing this gem . a rich clear mahogany body with no visible carbonation whatsoever . basically still but quite a nice color . s bourbon vanilla raisins toffee caramel butterscotch grape seeds and leather . wow . t everything from the nose comes through with emphasis on the bourbon vanilla and toffee . sweet rich and absolutely delicious . m smooth sticky and full bodied . flat but still substantial . d for the strength and flatness this is hugely drinkable because it s hugely delicious . notes i d have to have this side by side with bbbw to pick a favorite both are truly amazing and both do a wonderful job delivering the absolute maximum amount of flavor alcohol without letting the booze overpower things . so so good . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
it had it all until i tasted it . hazy orange pour lovely kool whip like head . smelled of sour apple and blackberry followed by sweet malt . a relatively complex blend of aromas . tasted ok but no where near the level of the nose . a subtle sour with the malt and a slightly bitter finish . i liked the mouthfeel for its near perfect balance of weight and ease of drinking . way too much money to get it again .,taste,0.6,1
bottled in bomber bottle with foil over the cap . wooohaaa . pours black as night little head low carbonation but does leave some minimal lacing . nose burnt grain and black coffee . notes of chocolate coffee cocoa licorish whiskey . subtle sophisticated and strong . warming and intoxicating . serious stuff were dealing with here . not for the faint of heart wo wimps and no whiners allowed . seek cellar and enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
i had few bottles of this however fresh cag was the best a strong golden to bronze colour with small head . s oranges forest fruits lemons and some sugar . no alcoholic smell . t fruity oranges lemons mangos banana with spicy sub tone of malt . m medium body with low carbonation comfortable after taste . d one of the best weises i ve had . genial for a beer garden .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a very dark brown and is completely opaque . there is a large tan colored head that has fairly god retention . lacing is also present but not huge . s roasted malt coffee and semi sweet chocolate . t chocolate sweetness upfront is almost bitter . roasted coffee flavors are like a pot of coffee that has sat around until cold but kept all the flavor . slight bitterness in the finish . m high carbonation but a little watery . d will i really enjoy this beer i can not have more than two at a time . the sweetness tends to linger on my palate and after two of these becomes overpowering .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a goblet . a golden hazy just what you d expect . head retention was surprisingly poor for a wheat tho . s hints of banana and clove sweet and grainy . t sweet sweet sweet . i could n t finish it it was so unbalanced . handed it to my wife who loves sweeter beers she took one sip and it was promptly handed back . the rest was poured out . m smooth and nicely carbonated . o when i caught the sweetness in the nose and the initial taste i was convinced that the beer was off that the yeast had kicked out early leaving an unfinished beer . but the mouthfeel was more or less on so it left me confused . reading here seems like the cloying sweetness is par for the course . this is definitely one to avoid coming across more like a bad homebrew than a commercial offering . sorry michael .,taste,0.2,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a hazy amber body with a thin wispy white head . smell aroma of pale and caramel malts along with some citrusy hops and grandma s bowl of wrapped spiced candy . taste more pale malts as the caramel seems to have gone absent and with only a subdued sweetness . spicy throughout . resinous citrus hop flavor with a moderate bitterness . hoppy lingering finish . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium carbonation . drinkability looked nice and smelled good but it kinda lost me on the flavor .,taste,0.6,1
when i was going through golden co we stopped at the coors brewery . being a beer geek i of course hold my nose at the mention of coors . having seen a lot of small breweries i was quite interested in seeing a huge one . i managed to sample choke down all four coors beers while there . this one was the only one that was any good and the only one with any character . i had always liked this beer . i think i ll start keeping this around the house for macro drinker visitors and occaisonally for my own enjoyment .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at goose island clybourn . served in a snifter . a deep brown nearly black completely opaque . short head on the pour . some lacing . s very smoky with a meaty beefy note to it . tons of smoked malts with plenty of sweetness . t m smoky as hell but damn tasty . great maltiness with a nice mix of sweet and savor flavors . tastes kind of meaty but i do n t think that s a great description . very robust . nearly full body with medium carbonation . d i had this with a garlic and stilton cheese burger bloody fucking rare mmmmmmm with garlic fries . was absolutely perfect with it . once it warmed further and the meal was over nothing to cut it with . let alone anything as powerful as my meal the smokiness became cloying . alone this is a bit over the top but with a meal with rivaling flavors it s damn good . i do have to take off some points though mostly drinkability but a touch from taste and mouthfeel too .,taste,0.8,1
light orange slight chill haze . good offhwite head indeed outstanding for the abv . warm attractive but relatively simple aromas of apricot citrus and malt . flavors begin bright then become sweet and finally hoppy but not terribly bitter . very little sensation of alcohol . very impressive for its ability to hide its high alcohol but lacking in complexity particularly for a gt beer .,taste,0.7,1
had on tap dld . a pours thick black as night . produced a dark brown head that dissipated down to bubbles after a minute . s a rich dense molasses vanilla with some dark dark cocoa coffee . plenty of bourbon notes . t rich with a big vanilla sweetness with some dark cocoa molasses . very similar to the smell . has some bourbon like characters . m a big dense monster that is almost chewy but with a good carbonation level . a big vanilla sweetness yet has a bitterness too from the roasted malts . d an incredible stout that i finally understand why it gets such rave reviews . a big richness sweetness to it that fits its name style . however any more than oz . of this at a time would be too much for me to consume . would love to see how this would age but sadly this is only available one day a year . if you go to dld make this your top priority . . it ran out awfully quick this year .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz into my arrogant bastard pint glass aggressive pour yields . fingers of white head dissipates at an average rate leaves some nice lacing . pale golden yellow body coloring with little carbonation rising through the brew . the scent is refreshing and hoppy not overpowering and a nice balance between the bitter and floral aspects . the flavor hits me with a smooth earthy hop flavoring with not much from the malt this comes in generally as a background body impartation on the brew . overall it s definitely an ipa standard in just about every way and quite balanced for sure a session one if thats what youre lookin for .,taste,0.6,1
andy gave me a bottle of this the other day so thanks . poured into a pint glass . poured this guy right down the middle . probably the darkest beer i ve ever seen . it looks like black sludge coming out . thick thick thick . just a small layer of foam came about rather than much of any head but it dwindled away shortly . it s exactly what i d figured it would be in the aroma . tons of rich bitter coffee . rich molasses and bakers chocolate are present but this is simply dominated by a big coffee aroma . flavor is definitely sound on this one . taste like coffee . the flavor on this is the peak of what i would want from a coffee stout . a big coffee flavor with roasty stout characteristics dark malts and roasty flavors . this one is spot on . the mouthfeel is full and velvety . i d love a bottle of this anytime .,taste,1.0,1
very nice product glad that we met . could drink a lot more of this brew if the abv was lower . even with abv there is no alcohol taste so be careful . . . . . . appears like dark tea smell is lightly of burnt almonds . body is medium as is the carbonation . taste starts medium sweet and stays there with a minor hoppy expierience in the background that seemingly tries to salute but falls a tad short . mouthfeel is a bit heavy . any brew with an abv this high deserves respect and caution .,taste,0.8,1
pours a honey color with white head probably half inch . fades quickly and leaves some lacing down the glass . first impression is very under carbonated . smells like fruits and spice . apples and cloves come to mind but citrus are present too . there is a gentle earthiness in there . taste follows smell with a sweetness that is slightly over powering . mouthfeel is poor mostly because of the under carbonation and the intense sweetness . not as crisp as i would like . drinkability is not great either . not overly inviting . the lack of carbonation makes the sweetness overpowering .,taste,0.8,1
bottle into my orval glass . pours a medium copper with a big carbonated light tan head good retention and lacing . the aroma is super light only a little yeast . .the taste is surprisingly super nice very flavorful . strong but light grassy hops light caramel malt finish . great feel easy to drink . this is the first one in the series that i ve had but going to be tough to beat .,taste,0.9,1
live review of a bomber marked thanks to pabs . a dark reddish brown poured with a nice creamy tan head that died to a strong film and collar . s a nice coconut creamy milk chocolate with roasted pecans and a banana peel sugar cookie . t stronger vanilla and creamy coconut milk than expected with less of a roast that comes off like milk chocolate and again sugar cookie . there is a lingering slight bourbon vanilla alcohol . m creamy with light carbonation . d really good .,taste,0.6,1
i wonder if their choice of name has given drinkers preconceived expectations . it is a little tough to categorize but i think it s a great brew . a clear golden bronze with a huge white head great retention and lacing . how can you ask for more . s huge grassy steelie hop aroma hints of sulfur and bready malt . this is my kind of lager . t very refined and balanced . great noble hop flavour light toffee and bread good bitterness . a very good euro pale lager . m moderate body has a delicate residual sweetness with an off dry finish . not too fizzy . d a truly exceptional drinker . while many breweries do huge palet bruising anniversary celebrations this one really shows the brewer s art . now if they dialed up the bitterness i think they d have a world class pils .,taste,0.8,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . medium foam head on a lovely amber body . smell is unremarkable with a flowery herbal hint at the end . upon drinking i have good question where s the pumpkin . almost non existent seemed decidedly watered down . if your gon na have a pumpkin ale it s probably a good idea to have the pumpkin taste somewhere in there . looking for a good one . try the lakefront pumpkin lager . much better,taste,0.4,0
appearance gt warm gold with a haziness to intrigue and a rich big head that dissipates slowly . no lacing to speak of . scent gt estery yeasty . not bad but i wish it smelled more like a brown ale . taste gt very similar to its style but with a cleaner start and a spicier finish . mouthfeel gt thin fizzy drinkability gt easy to drink . i thought that perhaps i was judging this beer on its silly labeling but then i recalled my love for other british imports with silly labels like waggledance and the beers from jennings . its a tasty beer just nothing i d rush out to buy .,taste,0.8,1
this one is very good my favorite from breckenridge but then again i m partial to porters . vanilla was the dominating flavor here i would like to see a little more chocolate and or caramel tones come to the forefront . it was quite tasty even without many supporting flavors . i love the real vanilla the first thing i noted was the clean real vanilla taste . poured with not much of a head and did not retain what it did pour with .,taste,0.9,1
presentation oz can . appearance a quite vigorous pour produces a fluffy large bubble head which quickly fades . the beer itself is a crystal clear faint yellow hue . smell adjuncts . rice or corn . and a funny tinny aroma as well . your basic macro lager aroma . just . a lot less of it . no real hops or malt presence taste refreshing . but so is water . the very lightest hint of sweet malt and light grassiness with a crisp artificial metallic twang at the end . very little real flavor . mouthfeel fizzy and ultra light drinkability you could drink these all night long . but you could drink water all night long . conclusion it s not really a real beer . it s the best selling beer in the world but . i ll pass thanks,taste,0.3,0
tasted at the grovetoberfest in miami fl . a hazy to clear straw in color . light orangy honey color . nothing of head . s honey tropical fruits floral essences and some spices are around on the smell of this beer . very complex and heavy smell but not a repugnant smell . t lemony bitterness spice hints like coriander cloves . hops with strong flavor are also in this beer . if i were master brewer i would tell you which hops this beer has . also honey and fruits are on the flavor . m non sticky smooth and light but with a lot of body . o excellent beer with lots of flavor going around . a really unique beer .,taste,1.0,1
huge off white creamy head has decent retention consequentially generating decent lacing . the beer is clear and amber but light amber with clouds of yeast sediment visible when held to light . the nose is a complex mixture of alcohol fruit and cloves with a little maltiness in the background . the taste is also complex and dynamic beginning with a fruity banana like flavor then becoming peppery with hints of clove . the middle is an intricate mix of bitter alcoholic almost sour tastes within the maltiness . finishing bitter with strong clove flavor and faint bitter hop hints . the mouthfeel is only slightly viscous and finishes a little dry . a good beer but not my favorite abby dubbel . very nice bottle and artwork on label . i am guessing the term cuve is used to refer to the fact that it is a special beer .,taste,0.8,1
really great tasting beer . perfect malt taste . it was n t too sweet which some scotch ales are . i was a big fan . it was also very smooth . goes down very easy and is surprisingly light for this heavy of a beer . i will say it was a little to amber colored for the style but that is nitpicking . overall this is a very good beer . enjoy .,taste,1.0,1
pretty good darker beer . a lot like the other fine products that molson brews . good abv . this was one of my more favorite college beers at the time . now that i have matured it wont make the top . give it a try . beer is proof that god loves man . ben franklin suckem up and movem out . giblet,taste,0.7,1
had two bombers from whole foods at a pop . what a deal . poured into a large snifter . appearance a bright and clear golden brown color . maybe a little darker than i m used to with a saison . the beer poured with surprisingly minimal carbonation and and a head that faded quickly . smell the beer had a strong citrus and spice smell with a light yeasty characteristic . fresh cut grass pepper lemon biscuits coriander and belgian yeast . taste this was an amazingly complex flavor . the belgian yeast really added a lot to this bear . the most dominant flavor was a sort of fresh cut grass funkyness . i loved it . also many citrus and spice flavors were present as well . hops were also more present than a typical saison . i would love to see how this one ages . however im a little worried because of the whole exploding bottle thing . mouthfeel light and effervescent . almost champagne like . drinkability . i took down two bombers no problem . it hides its alcohol with the best . it saddens me this is a summer beer because i could drink it all year long .,taste,1.0,1
i bought this pack just because of the label design . i recognized it as ralph steadman s work and that turned out to be the case . cool . there appears to be a freshness code on the bottle oz but i have no idea what it s supposed to say . pours deep gold with thick white foam sticking to the sides as it dissipates . aroma is citrusy hops very pleasant . the taste is quite bitter as expected . . and that s about it . i do n t really taste anything else . goes down pretty easily though . not a bad beer but one dimensional . this seems like an ipa you need food with .,taste,0.6,1
ml corked and capped bottle poured into a stemmed glass . march bottled date . a pours a clear pale orange color that produced some white and transparent bubbles . s very dry bone dry with some proper and fitting lactic sour funk . some earthy hay barnyard clay in there . t very similar to the smell in every way . a much lighter lambic too . light bodied with a restrained sourness and acidity . m a good carbonation level . perhaps the smoothest easiest on the palate lambic i have had . no bitterness with just a mild sour lactic acidity . d not the best offering from cantillon however it sure is the most easily drinkable one . light bodied in every way . this is a drinking lambic for the dining table . crisp and refreshing .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a growler into a large cognac snifter . the appearance was of a bright bronze moderate head which dissipated into thin foam atop . in the nose subtle aroma from the bourbon aging process some citrus notes and the floral hoppy background could be picked up as well . . . the taste . whoa . nothing could have prepared me for this . powerful bourbon right up front . i m guessing this might not be for everyone but i rather liked it . this is definitely a sippin dipa . we tried at the same tasting at my place double trouble right before this but it is almost as if they were two completely different beers . i forgot all about it rather shortly after i started taking swigs from the hod cup . after the bourbon tour de force recedes a bit the more subtle notes can be picked up some citrus fruit and vanilla too . as for mouthfeel drinkability i think it runs on a out of just because of the strong hot bourbon feel of the drink . its something that you definitely do not expect and takes a bit to get used to and hence enjoy . overall a phenomenal beer i ve been dying to try a good ipa dipa that had been aged in whiskey or bourbon and i think this thing fits the bill and sets the standard,taste,1.0,1
so i am sure many of you will disagree with me on this but personally i did not enjoy this beer . though i can understand why so many people enjoy it . i never understood why smell was a category in these rating but this beer is why . i have never smelled a drink that had such a great aroma . it has a very strong floral scent that i find refreshing . the problem for me is that it has such an unpleasant bitterness to it that i could n t enjoy it . i was quite disappointed but as i said i can understand why others enjoy it .,taste,0.4,0
poured from . ounce bottle into a goblet . a dark like ground chicory . no head no lacing . s ridiculous . this may be the first . i ve ever given for smell . smoked meats barbeque campfire bacon . this smokebeer smells like smoke . i can smell it from across the room . t unfortunately rather unlike the smell . creamy smooth and not as heavy as expected . smoky malt is strongly present but so are other flavours . a subtle sweetness and mild hoppy bitterness round out the taste . a slight metallic tinge mars an otherwise great beer . the aftertaste is smoky and dry . m pleasant somewhat bitter . well rounded and smooth . d surprisingly good for such a distinctive beer . if you ever get past the smell the flavour is not nearly as forceful . that said the smell of smoked meat is my favourite quality . vegetarians beware . otherwise pick up a bottle at all costs . it is an experience not to be missed . i paired this with an aged gouda . i think it worked well .,taste,0.7,1
aka yukon cornelius christmas porter . from the flavour descriptions below this is still the same beer but this years blend is slightly higher abv . and is not on a nitro tap . pour on this is par for porter . black light head on top.smell welcome to spiceland heavy on the cinnammon but some roasted notes in the background . the flavour on this reminded me a lot of great lakes christmas ale with a founders porter twist on it . dominant flavours included the spices nutmeg allspice cinnammon and some roasty chocolatey tones from the porter base . i like this sort of thing so i quite enjoyed it . definitely my style of christmas beer . mouth dead on average nothing really special going on there . drinkability solid but not remarkable . these are not the kind of beers that you have more than one of . overeall a nice entry into the chrstimas beer sweepstakes by founders . as i said i like these heavily spiced beers and this is up amongst the best in its category for me .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at pitchers pub in cumberland ri served in a us tumbler pint glass . a the beer is a light reddish brown color with a thin off white head that fades slowly and leaves a thin lace on the glass . s the aroma is of caramelized malts brown sugar dark fruits and some hops . t the taste is decently balanced with flavors of dark fruit brown sugar and a good hops presence . however it has a milder version of the same smoked sausage flavors that made me hate smoked goosinator . i had a hard time getting past that . m crisp and a little smooth medium body medium carbonation clean finish . d a little tasty goes down ok not too filling strong kick decent representation of style there are definitely other strong beers i would choose over this one .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a light copper color with a nice thick head . beuatiful belgian lacing cling to the sides . crystal clear . s screw all you naysayers i think this is a superb smell . i get the overpowering perhaps fake cranberry scent . it is subtle enough for me that i pick it up as a back drop of the beer . no hop scent at all and a little sweetness in the nose . the cranberry is just enough to be there but still allows for a little more complexity with the malt . smell a grahm crakery smell which may be carmel but then again i dont know if i would call it carmel somthing different . t a sweet beer at first with a hint im talking hint of sourness . not a true lambic by any means . missing is the uniqueness of the sourness and the real multidimentional taste of a lambic . what i find though is a good beer reminds me of the dfh aprihop ipa with a mildy enticing fruity background its a light beer with a mild amount of malt complexity and i dont think any hops . but the hints of cranberry and a weak sourness make it for me an ideal session beer for a person who doesnt like to drink yak piss beer read bmc m a great mouthfeel highly carbonated but smooth on the palate . again not a real lambic but a great starter beer for introducing people to good beers or perhaps a beer you can put back six easy while watching the game . d superb . can drink this easy going beer kinda a mini belgian all day long .,taste,0.8,1
quite a nice winter warmer . pours a deep deep red brown . looks rich with a tan head that leans toward a brownish tinge . looks kind of like a brown ale with some cranberry juice added . the nose is above all sweet . i find huge molasses hints in the nose combined with the curacao peel advertised on the label . in addition to the molasses and curacao i found prune undertones in the nose . the molasses and curacao take over in n ice chouffe s flavor . there s an extreme sweetness present almost like aspertame that is expressed as molasses and curacao . very few bitter notes balance out the sweetness but the slight hop note is enough to balance the beer well . the beer itself is rather thin but the sweet sugars in the beer give the appearance of a more substantial moutfeel . overall this is a sweet sumptuous brew that is meant to be enjoyed by itself and only once in a while . very sweet very heady brew . a treat but not as good a beer as say la chouffe the flagship beer for brasserie d achouffe .,taste,0.9,1
pours a very cloudy yellow with hints of orange in the body has a nice rim of bleached head around the glass good head retention . smell has good yeasts and some spiced notes throughout . taste hits first with some lemon zesty flavor followed with rind and corriander . finish is wet and the taste turns a bit too spiced on the very end but solid . definately a boozy bite here combined with the spices makes this a little tough to get through but good .,taste,0.8,1
on tap at bodega recently . black good thick consistency for the style which i like . small cap of tan foam and left ok lace down my pint . little aroma coming off this one . some mild roasted barley but i was otherwise left wanting much more . tasted great loads of really dark malt lending a lot of roasted coffee flavors . some bitter dark chocolate and roasted barley . mouthfeel is really smooth yet there are some small but furious bubbles that emerge on the back of the tongue on the way down . very very drinkable another overall success from dh .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle bottled in january managed to finally find this on in fl . been looking forward to trying it for some time . pours a crystal clear gold amber with little head i am kind of disappointed at the lack of head actually . i was expecting more . smells faintly of hops alcohol and citrus the smell is also kind of dissapointing . wow this is one great tasting iipa . with the lack of smell which could also be my fault i ve been fighting a cold lately thought it was gone though and head i was n t expecting the unbelievable flavor to come out of this . lots of hops smooth for an iipa and very little alcohol flavor . this is one of the smoothest ipas i ve ever had the minute is n t even as mellow as this as far as alcohol characteristic is concerned the hops balance this ale so nicely it s wonderful . at abv it s probably not the best of ideas to drink this one all night but i really could . overall this was well worth the wait to try .,taste,1.0,1
a rich hazy amber with a nice white head . s light sweet malt up front . little bit of fresh hop and spice in the back . pretty mild smelling . t nice sweet and toasty malt characters with orange fruity qualities . light hop bitterness that cuts through and makes the palate a little complex . very pleasant . m medium light body with low carbonation a little thin .,taste,0.8,1
apperance poured oz . bottle into mug . fingers of foam which stays with the drink throughout full drink . tinted yellow color carbonation stays with the drink . smell hoppy through and through . also barley corn grains hint of alcohol and water . taste hops and grains . really unique . mouthfeel a little wet stays with you . also hops stays the longest . drink it depends i m really impressed michelob to me it was a lot worse like a blatz . now i would get this regularly . drink is average because it could go either way . you like it or you do n t .,taste,0.8,1
an absolutely excellent dipa from the bewery i d never heard of before that was not worth the money i paid for it . a this is the most impressive dipa i ve ever seen . dark burnt orange glow with a humongous head and tons of lacing . the head boils down into a flotilla of head that stays with the beer until the finish . s like a true dipa this beer filled the room with its aroma . the only reason i did n t give it a is because it lacked the punch i expected . t this is similar to the unearthly ipa by souther tier but it has less malt and is better balanced in my opinion . overall it s just a smooth well tempered brew but it does n t have any highs to speak of . i was just expecting more of a punch from this brew really . if you re going to claim you are producing a dipa it darn well better make sure i know . m the most exceptional mouthfeel i ve ever had from a dipa . perfect in the mouth . you can swirl this and taste it for hours before swallowing . d be careful . this is the most drinkable dipa i ve ever had bar none . slow down and take it easy . overall this is an absolutely phenomenal brew however it does not justify its price of nearly for a oz er . really for i was expecting a lot more hops and this beer just did n t quite deliver in that area . certainly this is the smoothest dipa i ve ever had . none can compare in that department but when i buy a dipa i expect it to be pushing the limits of what i can handle flavor wise and this beer is barely stronger than some regular ipa s i ve had . again this is one of the best dipa s i ve ever had from a general perspective but the hop stoopid by lagunitas is and it behaved more like a dipa than this brew did . consider spending your money elsewhere .,taste,0.8,1
presentation oz brown pop top best by date clearly notched appearance medium to dark gold beer good clarity big creamy white cap shows good retention . lots of steady streaming carbonation . smell up front and hoppy . maybe the most hop forward pilsener i ve ever smelled . spicy woodsy and herbal they dominate any malt presence that s here . this is crisp and clean and the hops are fairly delicate but they re there and they re fairly pronounced . taste definitely more malt presence than is noted in the aroma . it s grainy and and semi sweet most of the way through i almost get a cake like sweetness as it goes across the palate . then come the hops . resiny and herbaceous to the max with just a touch of bitter lemon i d be interested to know what proportions of each variety boston beer company uses here my guess is that hallertau might be in the majority but i know my english hop profiles a lot better than my germans . ends with a firm bitterness . mouthfeel light crisp drinkability medium high conclusion i picked up a pack of this at hyvee today as it was a great price bucks and it had nothing but rave reviews . i have to say it s not quite what i expected . i do n t love it . nor do i hate it . i m honestly not quite sure how i feel about it . the intense and herbal hoppiness is nice but somehow for me the malt and hop flavors do n t quite come together to make the light crisp clean pilsener i was expecting . the hops are n t overpowering i m an ipa fan after all but they just seem a bit rough to me especially in a style that s generally so smooth .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark amber color with thick head but no carbonation and no lacing . a malty aroma with slight sweetness to it . medium feel in the mouth . taste is very dry and bitter . with burnt caramel that has a sour tang to it . tastes like over roasted or almost burnt malt . unfortunately i was not very impressed with this winter ale .,taste,0.4,0
i cant believe im just remembering how good this is . its definately in the top four canned brews in existence . for this reviewer it goes bellhaven double chocolate young s oatmeal and beamish . frickin butter baby . pours tastes like and drinks like butter . awesome oatmeal cookie smell tastes like fresh roasted oats . nice medium full bodied session stout. drinkable any time of year . cheers . . .,taste,0.7,1
pours from a stubby bottle into an english nonic a sun colored clear appropriate looking yellow . a thin head is present as on most pilsners and rising bubbles are evident keeping a thin film of eggshell white across the top . nice slightly acidic smelling hops and a bit of creamy malt behind slight biscuitiness . the flavor is subtle in its complexity there s a lot of nice things combining here a good balance between creaminess citric fruitiness and hop bitterings . an interesting slightly lemon orange jazzes up the mealy malts . nice mouthfeel of a significant body with enough zest and smoothness combined to keep things interesting . i love what american breweries are doing with pilseners and this is another great example .,taste,0.9,1
on tap court jester freehold nj a dull with not much character s smelled like a bud nothing more nothing less t nothing here no character . it had the substance and character of the run of the mill lager . m carbonation was there but didnt hang on d boring . dont waste your time on this one . i was suckered in by the tap my bad .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a deep brown almost black with a thick two finger head that dissipates at an average rate leaving decent lacing . s not a strong nose but chocolate and coffee is what stands out . t follows the nose fairly well . has some good malts in the background but like the nose coffee and chocolate dominate . the coffee stands out at first and the chocolate comes out more towards the end . has a very unsweetened dark chocolate flavor to the finish . m not too thick creamy just about right with a medium to upper level amount of carbonation . d not too thick and something i could easily sit down and drink without feeling bloated . this is a great tasting ale and i just absolutely love the combination of the coffee and chocolate along with the malts in the background .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at churchkey . this was interesting . i guess . clear light amber color with a quickly dissipating under carbonated white head . pleasant sweet and earthy nose light wheat and spice . flavor was sweet and hoppy to start and extremely vegatative and wheaty in the dry finish . medium bodied with average carbonation . this was weird but not in an unpleasant way . seemed like more of a confused ipa than a saison but would probably try again .,taste,0.6,1
special thanks to matt aka . huhzubendah for bringing this brew that i have been wanting to try since the dawn of man to a recent tasting . a pours a very dark purple with ruby highlights and a small fuzzy head they managed to stay put for most of the session . s cherry sour patch kids with a refreshing filtered water scent . t matt warmed me that my jaw would lock then retract upon first sip and he was n t kidding . .that is a large part of the beer s charm . i got some of the same flavors that were in the nose along with an awesome yeasty aspirin or sour flintstone vitamin quality . complex . m the pucker factor is with this one but only for a brief moment at the beginning before the lucious fruitiness takes over . as with most sours the avb detectability is nill imo . d very drinkable but best enjoyed in small doses and i m glad matt was there to share it with me .,taste,1.0,1
received as a trade extra thanks to the generous adamdc . i am unsure of the vintage . a pours stout black a weak mocha head develops and diminishes into a bubbly ring around the glass . s strong dark fruit presence soy sauce burnt coffee alcohol . getting some chocolate as well . t wow getting alot of strange tartness out of this one . dark fruits yah but also a weird semi sour cherry thing . i wan na say this is infected but i have no other sample to compare it to . coffee presence is weak chocolate presents itself as an under lying sweetness . finish is again . a bit fruity . m d thick enough carbonation is low which contradicts my infection theory . i do n t understand how this beer is so well regarded . i may have a bad bottle maybe not . as it stands i will never know i wont be hunting this one down again .,taste,0.2,0
i tried this beer tonight at a local restaurant . overall i was rather impressed . a light golden appearance decent head decent head retention for a lager at least . maybe a little too light but for a lager it beats the mainstream american lagers hands down . s light almost non existent . if you get close enough to the brew a delightful scent of sweetness enters the nostrils . the smell is not very profound but if you really get close it s certainly there . t surprising . delightful . refreshing . a bit sweet with a distinct hoppyness . not too bitter then again this is why this beer is so refreshing . seems finer than american lagers . if one who were used to drinking american lagers were to drink this beer regularly or with every meal he would probably tire of it quickly but on special occasions outings it is a refreshing delight . certainly better than the next comparable american lager . m smooth sweet and refreshing . hoppy flavor makes this beer enjoyable . not too heavy not too light if anything it seems a tad too light though . d very good drinkability . goes down smooth and easy . the sweetness lets this beer go down easier than other lagers . after a couple meals with this beer one would probably seek a more bitter brew however .,taste,0.9,1
gt gt gt edit added . . lt lt lt got a half case of this from a local distributor . this time not nearly as hoppy and well developed as the below review . perhaps i need to age the bottles for a few months . we ll try that . gt gt gt end edit lt lt lt i m somewhat partial to ipas so i try to be very objective in my reviews of the style . that said i am going to have to rate this one quite highly . grabbed a bottle of this at the central market in fort worth . i love central market . pours a deep coppery red with a bold white head that dissipates after a few minutes but leaves a tenacious lacing down the sides of the glass . the aroma is very hoppy and floral with the herbal and grapefruit notes expected of a good ipa . taste is nice and hoppy though it just is not bitter enough . i do n t quite want to say it s not hoppy enough . okay it s not hoppy enough . but it is pleasantly hoppy . it s almost as if they tried to tone down the bitterness part of the hoppiness if that makes sense . anyway ripe grapefruit herbal hints perhaps a bit of clove . very nice . mouthfeel was nice and carbonated like an ipa should be imho . phenols coat the tongue nicely . this ale is extraordinarily drinkable so drinkable that i wish i d gotten more . there is no hint of the . abv . the best offering i ve had from breckenridge of any style .,taste,0.8,1
smells like cola and vanilla . the mouth feel jumps out at you as a bit viscous and slick but this is the first sweet stout i have had in a long time . probably the worst part of the experience . i have to admit for someone me who normally is n t a big residual sweetness sort of person this works . no roast or toast mainly dark malt with a little caramel some fruit and a creamy sweetness that hangs around in your mouth a while . the total experience is quite nice but i could only drink one at a time .,taste,0.8,1
a pale yellow with a thin head that clings a bit but doesnt hold up for long . s a little sweet with some astringent qualities . t not a lot on the front but that quickly changes to a mouthful of biscuity bready goodness . m slim and perky on the the mouth with a nice light carbonation . d could go deep with this one .,taste,0.8,1
for an ipa this beer is seriously lacking in body . lovely golden yellow body with good white rocky head . aromas of faint resinous hops and biscuity malts . flavour is lacking it needs more oomph to bring both the flavours of the malts and the hops out . sad aftertaste quickly fading .,taste,0.4,0
another yazoo beer courtesy of photekut thanks jr . it pours a dark brown black color opaque with a finger dark tan foam . a little bit of lacing not much . it smells exactly as i d hoped dark roast and sweet malts a modest dose of smoked malts a little cocoa maybe excellent . and it only gets better in taste . all of the above and the smoked flavors are at a perfect level . i ve learned to love rauch biers and so i think i could stand even more in this beer but really it s perfectly constrained as is . cherry wood based on the label and it works very well . the body is medium heavy lightly carbonated not quite chewy but going in that direction . absolutely delicious and i wish i had many more .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . a head that clears quick and shows no lacing . clear golden color . s citrus off the nose with a slightly weak aroma . t good spice with a strong sense of orange . nice fruit presence with a good finish . maybe too much orange on later tastes . m smooth and refreshing while very pleasing for the style this is the type of beer that is crisp on the palate . d good for an afternoon in the sun this brew is not over the top so put down many is easy . a nice rendition for the style .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice dark brown with a tan head and plenty of head retention . smells very faintly of toasted malts . very smooth taste the toasted malts are there of course but nothing was overbearing in the least . very good stout . definately drinkable . i d like to end this by stating for the record that i m not generally a fan of stouts . i know this is blasphemy for many of you but it s the truth . so to say that i really enjoyed this one means a lot . great beer .,taste,0.9,1
nothing stunning about the appearance . light yellow with a small head not too much lacing on the glass . great aroma . smells like drumroll . apples . smelled exactly as if you were biting into a green apple . got ta love it . the taste however did n t stand up to the smell . tasted a little watered down and not as fruity as i expected it to be . fizzy carbonation tingled my mouth a little bit and very easy to drink . this is a great beer to split with your female counterpart . anyone that s a fan of light beers would probably appreciate this and it makes a great stepping stone on the way to better beers .,taste,0.7,1
bottle from lbutikken copenhagen . ca n t find a date on the bottle but i bought it and served it so there might be some aging bias in my review . served in a snifter . appearance dark as it promises to be . quite a light coloured head formed an inch or so after pouring . smell sweet with recognizable cascade . something also reminds me of caramel malt heavy brews such as dale s pale ale . taste like the smell advertised . sweetness like from caramel ends with nutty touch . pleasant not really running away in any direction . mouthfeel flows easily not thick as a stout as it should n t be . carbonation is at a good level . drinkability i splitted a bomber with a friend and despite of that i honestly got quite bored after a while . it does n t get hindered by high alcohol percentage or unpleasant taste but there s nothing that really keeps me going in drinking it either . maybe depended more on my mood than the beer though but the best of beers should be able to influence my mood to the better should n t they . . it says the antithesis of unearthly on the label and that is a strange statement . if anything i felt that i recognized the beer clearly from southern tier s other products very much including unearthly . it is different but it s more like a little brother than an antithesis . it goes with the style i guess . and variety from the heavier dipa s can be good .,taste,0.6,1
the only thing this beer has going for it is the cool name . the beer does n t suck . it is what it is . on a very hot summer day when all you want is a beer this is a pick . very little aroma with very little flavor . it is refreshing for a summer beer thirst . it is kind of a novelty beer to have at a back yard barbecue . nothing more nothing less . i would pick up a sixer of these again just for the hell of it .,taste,0.4,0
a mild carbonation clear yellowish amber body with a one finger creamy eggshell head s fruity esters dominate with a sweet malty background balanced nicely by a bit of resiny hops m sikly well bodied t tang of resiny hops starts off and is balanced by a nice barley malty finish . none of the metallic phenolic notes usually associated with the euro pale lagers widely available in the states d this is what a heineken beck s should taste like .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is something of an enigma . in tha can it s horrible . i mean really bad man . if it s slightly warm it s undrinkable . in the bottle it s a totally different story . it s pleasant has a nice aroma and a high level of carbonation . it s easy to drink has a note of hops and easily beats miller or ab products . the trouble is i ca n t find it in the bottle in my area . in wisconsin it can be found in a few bars i know of but in chicago you can only get it in the can . most of the reviews here are of the canned variety of this brew which puzzles me . i m no beer snob but i ca n t see how anyone could drink this stuff out of the can . maybe the canned stuff we get in chicago is from a different brewery . is it really possible that the bottled stuff is that much different . email me if you know . but in the bottle this stuff is a good american macro .,taste,0.8,1
nice corked and caged . i was so excited to find this at my grocery store . appearance light yellow orange with a little haze . what a head . thick poofy white thing that sticks around for a few minutes . smell can something smell dry . this does . you can tell from the smell its a belgian style though . yeastiness and spice . tart fruit smell . like apples or grapes . like a bready smelling champagne . taste yeah . dry . really dry . much less bread in the taste than the smell . nice spiciness and tart fruit . alcohol . more alcohol . i ca n t get the idea of champagne out of my head but i wish i could . it finishes nice and sweet though . the finish is actually way better than the way it tastes up front . mouthfeel its nice really . highly carbonated so that its all tingly . very smooth and creamy but finishes nice and dry and refreshing . drinkability man . i really wanted to like this more . its fine i guess . interesting and i m glad i had it . i hate to pan something from a brewery that i really like when they branch out to do something new but its just nowhere near as good as many other bspas . its also not cheap . at all . nine bucks for my . you can buy a pack of pranqster from north coast for that which is better in my opinion . overall a solid attempt from the guys at brooklyn which is good but falls a little short . i hope to try the local soon i guess i already tried it at a beer festival but i do n t remember it for some reason .,taste,0.6,1
a . large pounder can . did not bother pouring it into anything but my mouth . therefore i rate it average . it probably scored a better grade that way anyway . s. light astringent grain that borders a sweet corn syrup smell . malts are lost in translation . t. well i wish i could have graded this two different ways . cold and not so cold . when its cold most of the impurities and nastiness is hidden and this brew is drinkable with a malt body with some adjuncts that are not at all offensive . as it proceeds to become not so cold the harsh astringency bite rears its ugly head . this is a crazzzy stallion . harsh astringency upon even a slight temp . increase alcohal is slightly evident but not too bad . still better than most malt liqours i remember for the style average . m. light a good deal of carbonation overy so . lingering astringency and alcohal burning the palate . d. the unknown abv is a nice touch . even poundability suffers once this one sits too long . in such a big ass can its a surprise they subject you to it . unless you hardcore that is. memorable quotes while drinking this is a crazzzy stallion it spilled around the bud hah who cares if you spill some take a ride but do n t let it gallop away .,taste,0.6,1
this porter is a real fooler . i poured a typically deep mahogany color which was nearly opaque . there was very little head and no lacing evident . so far so good . the aroma also smelled like a typical porter with notes of chocolate coffee and roasted malts . all very appetizing . here is where this porter shocked me . the flavor was more reminescent of a belgium flanders ale with its sour grapefruit flavor profile than of an american porter . there was no hint of the chocolate of coffee notes that i smelled when i poured this beer . mouthfeel was also atypically thin for a porter and the drinkability would have to be rated as poor for a porter with such strong sour notes . i would not recomment this beer unless you like sour beers .,taste,0.4,0
celebrating the life of bob allen brother teacher brewer friend . a ha . been waiting for a u.s. oktoberfest to come along that does n t think it has to look like an english brown ale . because as i understand it true o fests from the fatherland are actually this color a well filtered orange leaning gold . head is bountiful and fluffy a little rocky creamy with an amazing display of bubble activity in the liquid . spot on aroma too . honey sulfur wheat bread . flowery somewhere between sweet and spicy . i m already seeing mug hoisting helgas accordions and lederhosen . flavor is as the aroma hints balancing the mineral sulfur y vibe with grainy breadiness and very light honey like sweetness . a little butter and even more grassy flowery twists coming through and into the finish . and is that carrot cake in there . yes it is . a bit dry though . i ve had fuller rounder o fests the flavor is enjoyable while it lasts just dies out a little too soon . good textural balance between buttery slickness and zingy carbonation with the carbonation coming out just ahead . a fine oktoberfest indeed . true to style and another fine example of this lager only brewery s capabilities . lagers are n t easy to brew but heater allen seems to nail it every time . and if it were n t for msubulldog i would n t know a damn thing about oregon s best kept secret . thanks dog .,taste,0.7,1
i did n t expect the king of beers to be this underwelming . it pours a fairly deep gold color . the beer has a fair amount of a frothy head which suggests carbination . the head does n t stick around long however . the smell is bad sickly sour . the taste is n t very strong at all . it reminded me of a light beer . the blandness of rice is there but no hops . it is very drinkable which is the best quality of this beer . the hops do show up once the beer gets a little wamer . this decreases the drinkability however because it also turns sharp and sour like the smell besides nobody wants warm beer . so basically this beer is only good for some ice cold chuging . i would never buy it myself but i guess it is a good party beer because it is weak and appeals to the average high school student .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle edition obtained in a bif of some sort split with blackish pre vikings eagles playoff match appearance poured into a de koninck chalice dark cola mahogany body with garnet hues not much head or lacing to speak of smell pretty wild aroma candi sugar dark malts raisins and dates brown sugar plum and fig similar to a nice tawny port taste a pretty nice belgian dark raisins pruins dates and walnuts soaked in a nice port . rosemary and honey provide some rather unique touches to the style . caramel brown sugar licorice . very nice indeed mouthfeel smooth coating and warming drinkability good,taste,1.0,1
a straw light apple juice just small white head leaves fast . not much lacing . s bubble gum and banana . ca n t really discern the hops . t oh there they are . wow . an interesting beer . taste enters very belgian then malty hoppiness like an ipa mixed with it followed by this creamy almost viscous slight sweet to neutral end . the finish has some type of almost candy feel that is exceptional as it warms . m big volume on coating . creamy as all get out . good carb . d i love this beer . this is not a style that i would usually really love but it s so different and done well . big high guys . just gets better and better as it warms .,taste,1.0,1
first review on this site . this beer was included in the ommegang variety pack along with other terrific brews which i highly recommend . a pours golden hazy with an incredible head . this thing looks like it has a nimbus cloud sitting on it . be careful with this guy or it ll foam over no problem . beautiful . s smells like a refined pale ale . definitely some sweetness and fruitiness to it . soft on the nose . t this one is a quencher . comes in smooth with some fruity undertones and leaves with a dry hoppy bite . not incredibly overwhelming . certainly a bit of tartness . m it s like an afternoon nap on your tongue except for that bitter dryness at the end . it leaves your mouth wanting more . d i want to drink this all day . i d get a case of this in a heartbeat if i found one for a decent price and i doubt it would last very long .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clean copper color with a small off white head that did not stay long . aromas of a peppery malt and a decent hop presence . as in the taste malty and a small bitter yet very thin . a very thin maltiness mouthfeel and a dry aftertaste . i think it is pretty light for an ipa it does have a good nose but just a bit more flavor .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a snifter still a sizable light beige head . very muddy look of neutral brown but no light can pass through . coats the glass with lace that slides back into the head . pleasant balance of sugary malts warming alcohol strong even for the style and prickly hop in the background . caramel and candy sugar sweetness cover an otherwise very warming beer . lots of spritz here the neutral body and high carbonation leads to a thin beer . the finish reminds me of a double bock it s sweet and coats the back of my throat even though it does n t last as long as i d like . a very potent offering with a strong darker malt sweetness .,taste,0.9,1
pours a brilliant pale straw in color topped with a white frothy one fingered head of good duration . lacing is moderate . nose is well balanced with a hint of biscuity malt beneath bright floral hops . lightly spicy and lightly sweet at the same time so far i m impressed . on the first sip it s light fruity and fairly brisk all at once followed by a lightly yeasty bready character which emerges about mid palate . nice and gentle spiciness toward the end of the palate along with some lingering bitterness at the end . notes of marzipan as this warms and a fair touch of alcohol in the nose . on the lighter side of medium bodied with a good mouthfeel and good drinkability as well . although it s too cool and i m drinking it too cold to truly be considered seasonal i m liking this one although it s worth noting that i do enjoy a klsch now and then . it s interesting to find a beer with such good balance and subtlety from a brewery known for its brash flashy packaging . i ll check this one out again next spring as the weather heats up a little . i d think tire bite would make for an excellent session beer and as it certainly seems on par for the style i wonder at the low scores maybe i just found a fresh bottle . served chilled in a pint,taste,0.6,1
a poured into a snifter a dark brown almost black color with a thick tan head . great lacing that seems elastic when swirling around . s loads of cocoa and dark chocolate with some coffee earthy notes . very nice cocoa scents . t cocoa and coffee with some leather taste and tiny hints of tobacco as well . m good carbonation with a dry slightly bitter finish . o not a bad stout . very good smells but fell short on the taste for me .,taste,0.6,1
this is probably the first micro brew i ever heard of long before i was legal and long before i thought beer was actually tolerable in my mouth . and what a name . pete s wicked ale . it conjured images of a black thick tar like drink . and my friend s dad knew pete so i figured it was some nasty homebrew that the guy figured he could sell . years ago when i first had pete s wicked ale for the first time i m sure that i thought it was phenomenal just because of that connection . yes it is a good beer but it pales in comparison to so many other smaller brews out there . but it is a good transition beer for those looking to come over to more on the craft side . but i digress . it pours a pretty penny copper red . but try as i might the head on these pours were always tiny and pathetic gone quickly . the nose is a light raspberry wheat which is odd since this is n t any raspberry wheat beer . the flavor is light and sweet . good but nothing there to really define a flavor . while holding it in your mouth getting ready to swallow the hops come through and the slightly bitter feel comes out . again not bad but it did n t blow me away . holding it in your mouth the feeling is a little more tangy and tingly than i d prefer . pretty wet though . this one does not sit well for me once it is down the pipe . i always seem to get a grumbly stomach . wicked thing . good to get again every once in a while though .,taste,0.7,1
poured to a hazy golden yellow with floating yeast and medium off white head that dissipated quickly and left no lacing . aroma was slightly bready but almost non existent and the mouthfeel slightly chewy . the pleasant surprise and only redeeming quality of this beer was the flavor which was alomost like a banana popsicle . at first i thought i imagined it but every taste was the same . unfortuantely the finish was short and slightly metallic so the joy of the flavor quickly left . all and all an okay beer .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a reddish amber color with little head . the little bit of head it has does n t stay around long but the color is magnificent . smell is pretty good . it is mostly vanilla . you can also smell alcohol but it is almost all vanilla in the nose for me . maybe a small hint of malt . taste is very good . once again vanilla . only a hint of oak comes through from the bourbon barrel aging . the warmth of alcohol comes through at the end but it is pretty mild for being abv . very good flavor . mouthfeel is good not to thick or thin . carbonation level is low which explains the minimal head . the low carbonation does n t seem bad for this beer it fits the flavor and alcohol level . drinkability is ok. it is a good brew definitely one of the best from ab but it obviously could n t be drank all night due to the abv .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a bottle identical to the one pictured above into a clean clear sierra nevada anniversary ale glass . found it in stock on sale for . in single . oz bottles at heinen s in willouhby hills oh a excellent appearance of a deep ruby red with a nice light brown those two shades look really cool next to each other by the way head made up of very small bubbles . really great apperance . observed after initially finishing this review was some sediment . a wee bit . in the bottom of my glass . s malty certainly smell the coriander . i understand this to be a wee heavy but i do not smell strong alcohol . it smells like it is going to be a strong hearty beer though . the coriander is interesting . t a really great full malty ale with that coriander but it is not obnoxiously there just a side spice . it is sweet but very well rounded . as i type and take drinks from time to time i am sensing that the aftertaste is that great malt with more prominent coriander . m as mentioned above this is a full beer but it also has a wonderful smoothness to it . not in the sense of a sticky molasses type smooth but a smoothness brought on by malty goodness . so not a silky syrupy smoothness but a really great malt ale smoothness . d maybe the best for an . abv beer . i can not taste the alcohol . i could have or of these without hesitation . of course at the price listed that would cost me . that would be money well spent . notes really happy that i picked this one up . i think that everyone should give it a go .,taste,1.0,1
appearance amber color . creamy colored head that pours a little less than a half inch . the head fades over time but the lacing is good . smell a nice hoppy character here it smells pretty darn bitter . something else is there that i ca n t put my finger on i want to think it is the yeast this is a good thing imo . taste very much like your typical sierra nevada . the hop flavor is craddled nicely within the barley . this is a great pinnacle of american ipa style . mouthfeel this is what i would consider a dry beer . not much malt sugars here to make it sweet . we get lots of bitterness from the hops while the barley and malt is just enough to soften the edges . drinkability for me you are just as good going with this or regular sierra nevada . this costs more so imo the drinkability is less because you get less for your buck .,taste,0.9,1
i found a bottle at a little beer and wine store . excellent . dogfish head minute ipa pours with a amber brown colour and a mm head that fades pretty quickly and does n t leave much lacing . the smell is mainly alcohol and raisins with a hint of citrus . the alcohol aroma is extremely strong here . the taste is all raisins and hops up front . the citrus notes are maintained throughout . the alcohol is surprisingly hidden especially given how this brew tastes . after the smell i did n t expect it to be this good . yum . the beer is reasonably thick but lacks carbonation . this is a lovely beer for sipping .,taste,0.9,1
had on tap at twelve steps down in philly . pours a nive golden color smells of bready citrusy malts hops and a another strong hit of hops . tastes is imeadiatley thick of hop with a touch of bready malt and a nice citrus finish . laced ncley down the glass as i went along,taste,1.0,1
bottle . pitch black pour almost no head . aroma is really strong i could already smell the coffee while it was pouring . strong coffee notes bourbon booze and tobacco . taste is a potent mix of espresso coffee and bourbon . palate is actually dissapointingly thin with huge bourbon alcohol burn on the end . good but still generally dissapointing . very hard to drink .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a pint bottle . appearance a golden orange amber copper hue to it . many colors throughout depending on light with a minor frothy head and almost white walled lacing . smell a sugary hoppy aura lingers from the glass showing me that this one will have some fair malt to it as well as hop bitterness . taste tastes of sugary caramel malt with a piney citrusy backbone . not at all what i was expecting but deliciously so . mouthfeel one of it s best qualities . creamy and smooth on a medium body . overall the sweetness was a bit much for me at first being that i do n t much care for sweet beers . but a few sips later here i am indulging in the sugary goodness . from a company known moreso for their stouts and porters this beer weighs in quite well for this hophead .,taste,0.9,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
. ml from the beer store southampton . hazy orange body with golden yellow highlights . slow and steady carbonation streams . big billowing off whitehead . dense lacing . nose is big pine shots of grapefruit and maybe a pinch of sulfur . initial splash of malt is too sweet and more of a splatter than a foundation . big bitter builds and builds and finally overdoes in the aftertaste . by then its just abrasive . could use some fruity complexity too one dimensional . okay mouthfeel maybe a touch watery . these guys are new should take this back to the drawing board . and have a back up name for the brewery once marvel comics hears of them .,taste,0.4,0
information provided from philadelphia brewing co year round brew . abv ibu color amber dry hops centennial amarillo columbus malts two row pilsner carapils german munich caramunich oz bottle poured into guiness taster glass a see through golden light brown with small almost white head s strong hop smell t hoppy with a bitter finish d very drinkable exceptional pale ale i was able to try of the brews offered by pbc at their tour tasting . they have a great bar upstairs and offer free tastings of all their brews on saturdays pm . this american pale ale was my favorite of the bunch . picked up mix case .,taste,0.9,1
i am a big fan of harpoons barrel series . its almost a throw back to the says when harpoon was a small craft brewery not the large brewery it has become . poured out of a oz bomber into a pint glass . a nice copper tone with an initial white head which resided and left a light lacing in the glass . s the nose of the beer was a little off in my opinion . it was malty and hoppy but i was expecting more smoked tones . my expectations were a little put off by the smell . t m very nice not what i expected from the smell . good malt character balanced with the bitterness . there is a slight smoked flavor but it is tucked in the background . d a good beer that i could certainly drink several in a sitting . usually smoked beers are strong enough that only one or two a sitting is the limit but this one was almost refreshing the smoke without the strong tang .,taste,0.9,1
good sipping beer on an degree sunny day oz bottle purchased at whole foods orlando . no freshness date but at . abv i m not too concerned minimal head while poured into a wine glass . you can tell this is thick as the last couple drops from the bottle sat on top of the beer as little spheres dancing around . smell of sweet sugar and raisins . big taste of carmelized sugar that stays on the tongue for a while until giving some piney hops a tiny window to shine through . overall this beer is a solid example of a big american strong ale barleywine . one every once in a while when i need a break from ipa s in fine for me .,taste,0.9,1
oz poured into pint glass a very dark with a hint of red . with a dark tan head very little head and lacing to speak of . s smells line dark roasted chocolate with a small hint of coffee and a tad bit of cherry to balanced out the mix . t starts out with a chocolate then a huge hit of tart cherry that is both sour sweet . the cherry over powers every other taste . . ends with some sourness yet is dry at the end . m pretty low carbonation light to mild bodied . the cherry tartness is so strong it hides any of the wonderful stout characteristics . d wow . . . cherry stout . . more cherry than stout and that is the problems for me . i m sorry to say i will not do this one again . .,taste,0.4,0
pours dark hazy brown with some residual yeast at the bottom . head is frothy and copious forming a lasting one finger head . aromas are quite evident upon pouring . i was all but knocked back by the sweetness of the scent tons are dark fruit coming in from every angle . plum raisin currant and cherry mix with a heavenly sweetness to invoke a humbling sensation . banana and clove poke through as well as some molasses and ginger . flavor is bursting with dark sugars and a plethora of fruity notes . molasses ripened berry banana plum and raisin . flavors grow more multifaceted and intricate as the ale warms and sits . malt character is of the utmost complexity as different flavors are pelted in from all angles . with every sip comes a new flavor currant caramel biscuit and allspice . palate is modest but incredibly smooth . thick and rich yet wholly drinkable . tiny bubbles of carbonation caress the tongue and mouth but do n t act to intrude or lacerate . sweetness coats the mouth in a resinous fashion slowly dissipating into a dry but pleasant finish . highly sweet but never cloying . alcohol is present and noticeable but never intrusive or overly aggressive . a warming characteristic acts as a reminder of its presence but just as fleeting and moderate . this is a brew for the ages .,taste,0.8,1
from maltygoodness and the summer sipper bif a poured a two fingers thick fluffy off white head into a tulip glass . left a slight ring and lace . the body was a clear amber . s very tough to detect much here a little malt in the nose is all i could find . t light hints of floral and caramel but very faint . m smooth and clean but a little on the thin side . d easily drinkable but i was ready to get this one over with about halfway through . not one i ll be looking for in the future .,taste,0.4,0
oz from jdoncbus . bottles received in trade. my trading partner is taking his home . mine is in my new belgium snifter. big thanks . aggressive pour left a lite tan head . and little lacing. slightly hazy light walnut brew with chesnut highlites when held to a light . deep dark malts with significant caramel . lite dark fruits and lighter chocolate . very toasty as it warms . big body and lite whiffs of alcohol. very creamy . caramel with vanilly bourbon . notes. dark caramel and more rich toasty malts . no hops are present . but some yeasty fruitiness could easily be mistaken for hops . semi sweet for the style with a lingering dried fruit finish . yummy . i only remember having this brew one time before and feel lucky that i ve been able to try it again . very very good scotch ale . i normally do n t appreciate them but for some reason i always really enjoy one that is well made . another big cheers to jdoncbus . john s a great trader. recommended .,taste,0.9,1
pours out a fizzy white head pretty big with streaming carbonation through a slightly murky gold body . smell is interesting funky kind of like dry champagne slightly vinegary and sour . flavor is unlike anything else i ve ever tasted . starts out like a very sour tart sparkling hard apple cider with a seriously funky note in it at the end . i really thought this was a sign that it had gone bad on my first sips but as it warmed a little and i drank a little more it became quite interesting and dare i say tasty . really really tart and dry and quite interesting . mouthfeel is quite carbonated and spritzy pretty nice . overall my first gueuze and i m ready to try some more . i m knocking it down on drinkability because there s no way i could finish more than one of these in a night but it s a great change up from the stouts and pale ales i ve been drinking .,taste,0.9,1
hazy light caramel brown . it s got a decent not quite white head . laces a little . big resinous hop aroma . it runs the gamut here . you get grapefruit pine asprin grassiness some vague herbal qualities pinapple . there is also some detectable alcohol . smells a little salty from time to time . the taste has a buttload of juicy hops . mostly of the grapefruity variety though you get the whole range from the aroma . citrus bitterness dominates without being one dimensional . a little bit of caramel sweetness but it obviously does n t even approach balanced . extremely bitter throughout but in back especially . a hoppy punch in the teeth . i m going to give a here because this is an incredible tasting westcoast dipa with an awesome hop profile . it s got a body that approaches full with moderate carbonation . drinkability is quite good for such a big beer . it kicks your palate s ass but not to the degree that it wears it out so it does have some balance in that respect . again a fantastic westcoast example of the style . kinds of hops every minutes . that s a beer that s no joke .,taste,1.0,1
paid . for a single bottle . this is the classic pale ale . the quaffer session beer for the rest of us . good price good brew i d keep this around if you re looking to get a bit tipsy for less than . . other than that it s really nothing special . nice hops but not fantastic . not something to go for if you re looking for the unique brew . it s good but nothing spectacular .,taste,0.7,1
pours a very cloudy yellow in color with a small inch white head that faded pretty quickly decent lacing . smells of yeast wheat lemon clove and funky sour apple a very funky nose to the point of smelling bad . could n t pin down the bad part of the aroma but i did not like the way it tailed off . tastes of yeast wheat grains lemon clove grass faint citrus hops light sweet malt light spices and a funky yeast like finish which tastes like a penny . it was decent tasting until the funky part kicked in which was worse than the normal metallic taste as it bordered on bad in a way of something stale in the fridge . mouthfeel was creamy and light with very high carbonation and very light feel . could have been a highly drinkable beer if it did n t taste so bad . for me this was not an enjoyable hefeweizen .,taste,0.2,0
as a generic fruit flavored alcoholic drink it s not bad . it s supposed to be a beer though so i m reviewing it as one . if you want beer flavor look elsewhere . berry weiss looks okay it has an interesting rosey gold color . that s where the resemblence to beer ends though . it s tastes and smells like a grape alcopop or maybe a wine cooler . there are no hops to be found and the malt is smothered by cloying grape flavors . as a drink fine . i would n t refuse it if someone offered me one . i just would n t go around calling it a beer .,taste,0.3,0
this abomination was of course provided by alex . bottle poured into a perfect pint glass . a dark clear reddish copper with a huge off white head good retention . the aroma is beyond horrendous a true . smells like turpentine mixed with burnt rubber amazingly you do get the steroids hops on this finish . it makes me gag . the taste is equally impressively bad . i have one sip at first then literally have to talk myself into a second and third so i can get an accurate tick . the taste again is fuesal alcohol paint thinner and burnt rubber mixed together in a perfect bouquet . bitter ibu hops are present and almost help the taste a little as the feel almost numbs you . this is probably the worst craft beer i ve had . i would avoid this at all costs unless you are a sadist .,taste,0.2,0
a very plain with a thumb of head . little to no carbonation dissipates fast . clear golden color . decent lacing . looks like any light beer . s not good . grainy and earthy . t quite odd . people in amsterdam have a different taste than me . a little wheat and not a lot of hops . dry taste similar to coors or bud light . m very light . not much to it kinda like water . even so it is somewhat drinkable . d kinda drinkable but nothing i would have for an entire session . overall dry and bland . not worth what i paid for a case of it . honestly i would rather have bud light .,taste,0.4,0
i must admit to a pro great lakes bias but they keep making quality products . what can i do . this years christmas ale brings the familiar deep amber hue . the bar where i got this in a oz mug did n t pour it with any head and it seemed tad flat . once i let the ale warm up from its too cold serving temp i was able to smell a bit of spice mainly cinnamon . i seem to remember last year s version having more aroma . however once i took a sip i was given all the spice i could want floating on a solid malt base . cinnamon and nutmeg stand out . what i love about this ale is that if you took away the spices you d still have a very tasty well balanced ale . even though this is a spiced ale the spices do n t assert themselves so much that they overtake the whole show . after downing oz i was seriously considering another mug .,taste,0.9,1
pours a beautiful amber mahogany color with a quickly fading head . the color reminds me of a traditional dark wood pub and is just as inviting . lots of sweet malt on the nose with a touch of roasted aroma . sweet malt flavor is met first quickly followed by bitter roasted malt and subtle hops and finishes slightly dry with nice post nasal malt aroma . the mouth feel is smooth and silky just enough thickness to match the malt strength . this is definitely a beer i would recommend to a malt lover .,taste,1.0,1
poured an smallish white head into a standard pint glass . rich amber in color not as much clarity as i would have expected . nice lacing . smells honeyed and grapefruity . tastes of caramel with a citrus hop bite in the aftertaste . smooth to drink moderate carbonation perhaps a bit watery . drinkability is very good moderately high abv is very well hidden . crisp and refreshing a nice summer beer .,taste,0.6,1
orange golden color hazy . short lived head but a small amount of long lasting lacing . exotic deep nose . definitely get the spice character on this one . palate is full and warm . finish is long . drinkability decreased as the beer neared room temperature . a good strong tripel for my tastes and at for a ounce an outstanding bargain as well .,taste,0.9,1
on draft at funky buddha . little creamy head around the glass and thin film on top which stayed throughout . what a nose on this . smells of oak vanilla and bourbon perfectly balanced . another ba hit it on the head with the vanilla cream taste . lots of well balanced up front tastes including bourbon chocolate oakiness and dark fruits . just felt as if there was something missing in the back end after taste . like a significant drop after so much up front . hard to fully describe . skates on the thin side for its style ris . i beleive this is at . abv .,taste,0.7,1
port barrel aged baltic porter served in a wide mouthed oz . glass at the brewpub on the first day of this year s barrel aged week . is the date . looks black but not thickly so with a lighter colored head . dark garnet highlights tell that the beer is quite clear . the head retention is poor the lacing is not impressive either but all of that is forgivable for a barrel aged beer . tartness reminiscent of milder sours hits the nose first sour fruit and green apple notes followed by creamy oak . smoke emerges as the beer warms up and the glass gets emptier . quite layered and complex aroma . this beer feels fairly light on the palate light to the extent of empty . there s plenty of tartness for an uninfected beer some bitterness and plenty of dark and sour fruit character with some roast . finishes quite clean actually tastes quite clean too perhaps too clean . later i find that it s not the taste that s disappointing but the mouthfeel . the taste is actually very good with layer upon layer of fruit oak alcohol soaked dried berries . and all that without much of roast more like a regular ale as opposed to a porter . eventually the clean finish gives away to a longer and smoother finish with plenty of tart bitter aftertaste but no tannic character . the mouthfeel sucks . thin and overcarbonated . i would want to ice distill this beer and have it flat . i could drink it as it is but the mouthfeel . well sucks . scores appearance aroma taste . mouthfeel drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
opened fluid ounce bottle poured into snifter glass . pours a small dissipating pink head of foam that reduces to a layer of lace across top of brew . very thick dark red brew almost looks like a dessert topping . smell is very strong of raspberries very fresh raspberries not much else . taste is similar with heavy raspberries with not much other going on . mouth feel is bubble laden but not horribly so . very low alcohol but very sweet . while this is good i do n t understand how anyone can drink much of this due to sweetness .,taste,0.8,1
a this poured clear gold with some white head . s it smelled like strong grapefruit and honey with some orange and mango and a bit of fresh oak and bread . t it tasted like bright grapefruit and orange hops with sweet honey malt and fresh oak and a bit of mango and resin . it had a strong but clean bitter aftertaste . m it was watery with lots of carbonation . light body . d this was a top oaked ipa that was significantly better than i remember the standard hatter being with tons of tropical hops . the oak is incorporated perfectly so the scent and taste were great . body was weak but it was easy to drink . probably my favorite of the hatter series and definitely recommended fresh .,taste,0.9,1
a pretty black . light carbonation and not much head . s raisin dried red fruit prunes . t coffee chocolate nut roasted burnt . some smoked meat taste . slightly bitter finish but no noticable hop flavor . very dark with the kind of charcoal taste . m smoother and viscous not much co d i woulnd t say so high . it s too tasty . this is a good strong stout . i love the can . ca n t serve it too col and a touch more co would be welcome . it kinda reminds me of the le coq .,taste,0.9,1
dark red brown small head smell currants sultana cherries mild sweet taste bitter sweet dark fruit not a lot of carbonation tastes like a crossing between a german doppelbock and a belgian abbey beer . slight burned alcohol warming . i expected a less dark and drier beer a picture i had in my mind of a typical barley wine reading the style notes on various websites . although it wasnt what i had expected it was a very good beer with a nice balance between sweet and bitter .,taste,0.8,1
pungent . a joy to whiff . i could smell red wine and sour blackberry jam from feet away . a lot of sour cherries also tart blackberry cran grape that fade into red wine oak and then some mothy brett and a lil clove . not very sweet . little to no malt chracater but that s not a terrible thing here . very similar to the brabant but no cacao or roastiness and more sour cherry up front . this one seems to have more brett presence for a little less than months in the bottle prolly from using the same barrels used with brabant a great flavour to pass on though . worth noting is that depuce is stronger and less was produced . beernews.org shows it was in red zin barrels for a year . very drinkable for . . there are some really great flavours going on here . as with the brabant def . worth seeking out but i d prolly favour the brabant . this should age well and get funkier and become more drinkable as the strong flavours meld together . update it s thinned and dried out but still lots of sour berry . wine presence is still very noticeable too . brett seems fully developed with some sour bacteria now too sour green apple lemon peel . very earthy like dirt or cherry pits . kind of astringent . produces a foul burp . sad to say i remember enjoying it more previously . i wish i had shared this bottle . surpisingly low head retention . appearance taste and drinkability have been moved down . each . this beer just does n t seem as vibrant and complex as it once was . but still worth trying . once pouring the final ounces it becomes very murky . lots of head that leaves after minutes . and tons more oakiness .,taste,0.7,1
light golden yellow . good amount of thick head lasted quite a while . smells grainy a bit fruity but not a particular kind . tastes like richer malt liqour . fruity but again it does not really add anything to the drink . too sweet . perhaps that has something to do with the alcohol content . slightly syrupy ehh . it s okay .,taste,0.4,0
very light in color compared to most other bocks . poured from a oz bottle into a chalice . little to no head whitish yellow in color . smell is not strong at all . you ca n t smell the hops or the malt very much it is very subdued . taste is amazing . a fair amount of bitterness not too much but it is definitely there . aftertaste is very pleasant just makes me want to savor it before taking another sip . in the mouth it feels thin and quite carbonated . goes down easy very delish . this is a very drinkable beer . it would be a great night with a pack of these and would be no problem drinking them all . delicious beer probably one of my favorites . just the right amount of bitterness and is very drinkable . rogue continues to impress me with nearly all of their beers .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear amber gold color . very thin head that fell quickly . no cap ring or lace . boozy but somewhat light aroma . cinammon grapes golden raisins honey saffron spice . the grapes lend a vinious aroma that reminds me of sweet dessert wine . has a bit of a muscat wine flavor . the savory saffron flavor hits first followed by a cinammon flavor . grapes golden raisins orange blossom honey and lots of alcohol . medium light mouthfeel . it does n t coat the tongue but it does linger for a minute . somewhat lower drinkability only because of the abv and strong flavors . this is not an all night drinker . good end of the night at home beer . i think it would take a while to get through a whole sixer of this . recommended but share if you can .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a wine glass it pours a hazy mahogony color with a condensed thin white surface layer . aroma is of grapes or cherries reminds me of a lambic . aroma also reminds me of wine . not much else doing here but a nice aroma none the less . sipping it is very tart . sour grapes cherries come to mind up front with a malt body and a sweet plum finish . great flavor . aftertaste reminds me of grape kool aid . . . my fiancee says it reminds her of a merlot wine . carbonation is stingy on my tongue body is thin and the finish is a bit drying and of some oak flavors . easy to drink fun and refreshing but i would bet this is a dangerous one at larger amounts of consumption .,taste,0.9,1
batch from city beer sf a clear and light with champagne like bubbles forming a big lasting head then thick long lasting lace . b not big but clean somewhat restrained citrus and spice c some sweat light fruit peppery spice and citrus well balanced against the malt and less bready yeast than i m used to in belgian ales . d the bubbles almost clean the palate . very pleasant . d i really could drink these all night and give them all my friends who are not so adventurous . wish they were easier to find out east . reminds me of what i like about the most balanced and simple german beers but with belgian attributes,taste,0.7,1
ml cracked minuets ago . drinkin out of a oz stout glass . i get brett french oak stinky hops dried mango . lil smoke . never mind . that s brett . beer is better than i gave it credit for . just does n t smell . i m gon na go drink the rest of this now . edit to add de dolle .,taste,1.0,1
wow . just wow . i really love ngne they are certainly one of the best nordic brewers in my opinion . and ipa is one of my favorite styles of beer . thanks to ljunkan for sharing . hazy orange color with a big fluffy white foam . the smell amazing . lots of tropical fruits mostly citrusy . and a light maltiness in the smell too . i just loved the smell on this one . taste is good but a slight dissapointment after the amazing smell . lots of hops in there with a really filling body . but after such a wonderful smell i think i expected a bit more . still one of the best ipa s i have ever had .,taste,0.8,1
looks like urine after wrestling practice or cutting weight sweating . smell is similar as well . taste well i ve had worse stuff on a summer day around the pool . one of the rare occasions the lime w beer tastes better than the beer . really does n t taste like beer . no excuse to drink this unless it is over degrees .,taste,0.4,0
a collaboration between mikkeler and nogne made with mountain cranberries lingonberries or tyttebaer . many thanks to john for bring this over . appearance pink brown body opaque no head at all . actually pretty ugly . aroma awesome . super funky rubber and acidic fruit . circuit board notes . taste subdued . no distinguishable fruit flavors . odd . rubber band and floral notes . not as funky as i thought it would be . very mild tasting . i would like more fruit and or more funky flavors . mouthfeel bone dry light bodied flatish front with tiny carbonation that stings at the back of the palate and in the finish . reasonably tart but not nearly as funky as the aroma would indicate . drinkability very good .,taste,0.6,1
i had this beer out of a bottle poured into a pint glass . a a nice amber color maybe with more of a golden hue with a nice head that laces well . s smells smokey and sweet dont really find much else . t i love spicy food and jalapenos but this beer is over the top . the smoked jalapenos are too strong very bitter and disgusting really . i only had a few sips . thats impressive because this is only the second drain pour ive had . m smooth and nicely carbonated . d well this is unique and i can see that this beer would be very polarizing . love it or hate it its worth a try .,taste,0.3,0
using a slow pour the beer develops two fingers of a nice brown sugar colored head . beer is opaque with excellent lacing throughout the duration of the beer . smells of roasted malt with a rich dark chocolate undertone . taste was about the same malts a bit of bitterness at the end . overall a very smooth beer creamy but not real heavy . carbonation is pretty light . drinkability is excellent i could easily drink a few of these since it s a relatively low abv . definite recommendation .,taste,0.7,1
bottle from corked and poured into a small snifter . pours a ruddy muddy hazy dirty earthy brown color . no carbonation at all . none . wish i had a reference point to know if this beer is past it s prime or at it s best . tastes of dates figs raisins . .but not really in the most pleasant way . not bad at all but certainly would n t have been worth the wait if i had cellared this one for years .,taste,0.8,1
pours from the bottle a slightly cloudy golden color with a thin white head . smells of wheat malt and very slight citrus and not much else maybe a tiny bit of hops . mouthfeel is average as is the carbonation . tastes of slight citrus finishes clean . i do n t understand why they call this a hefeweizen when it is obviously an american wheat . it has none of the yeast and estery characteristics which i assocate with a good hefe . seems a little misleading . i am glad i only bought a single of this one . smooth and easy drinking just not what i expected . not even that special for an american wheat .,taste,0.4,0
bittersweet lenny s on rye bottle bought at new beer distributors in manhattan new york . appearance served in a sierra snifter it produces a voluptuous white head very frothy and bubbly belgian style . color is auburn mahogany transparent when held to the light mysterious and appealing . looks like bourbon whiskey indeed . retention and carbonation are both impressive as is the lacing so thick you could cook or paint with it . smell whiskey madness . then some hops . lots and lots of booze . very hot more so as it warms up . a bit of a narrow nose booze and heat only but nice . taste i can barely tell i m drinking a double ipa . this is more of a british strong ale with a very pronounced alcoholic nose . wood at the end of the sip and old whiskey . some spice and astringency bitterness . heavy malts reminds me of double simcoe . faint hints of vanilla and liquorice . some sweetness perhaps a european style biscuit drenched in booze . hops do come out ever so slightly as the beer warms up . mouthfeel sticky chewy dry finish . full flavor full body medium to high carbonation . a tongue burner . drinkability this beer scores low on this aspect . super boozy and hot . i would recommend start drinking it very cold and see it change . when it warms up it will burn you . i enjoyed it a lot but i understand why many others do not appreciate this brew .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to jan biegaman for tossing one of these my way . served in a stange like glass with a flared top limited options at the in laws . bottled june th so it s super fresh . a two finges of dirty light blonde foam that dissipates fairly quickly with plenty of sticky lacing . tons of bubbles on the sides of the glass that detach and zip to the top . transparent golden orange color . s plenty of caramel malt a touch of honey and some twangy lager yeast . there might be a touch of floral hops but i could just be imagining this hoping . . pretty monochromatic smell but not offensive or anything . t taste is less interesting barley a bit of toffee and biscuit and not much else . this might actually score better in the light lager category clocking in at . . finish is pretty clean with no adjunct y type flavors thanfully . as others have said it s a solid no frills down to earth lager . m lighter side of medium bodied with a touch of carbonation zing and a smooth creamy texture . nothing special but thoroughly satisfactory . d at . with moderate carbonation this is an easy to drink brew . the ml serving size is just right for this one . it s not interesting enough for me to want to drink a growler on my own but it d be awesome to have during a ballgame or something .,taste,0.6,1
a pale straw yellow in color . half an inch head retention . for an ipa it was lacking a nice fluffy head even while pouring . it also settled fairly quickly . slightly lacking . s reminds me of a czech pilsner or even german wheat beer in the nose . not getting a whole lot of hop characteristics . subpar for an ipa t nice taste up front then it seems to mellow out . the bitterness then comes forward on the finish then it fades . quite a roller coaster on the palate . starts great then fades on the palate followed by a great finish that slowly fades . not very smooth . i m getting a lot of honey characteristics with subtle hops . m the mouthfeel is great . this is probably the category it actually excells in . medium bodied and and refreshing mouthfeel . if only the taste reflected the feel . d you could definitely drink quite a few of these . great drinkability but lacking in a lot of punch and complexity taste wise . overall i would say this is a good session beer if you want to drink a lot . but if you are looking for a true ipa as a treat there are plenty of better ipa s out there .,taste,0.6,1
all profits to charity guess ya ca n t go wrong on that within limits i guess . poured into sam adams glass . kinda a classic herbal grass and citrus american hops aroma . reasonable balanced and reasonable interesting . citrus increases with time . orange gold and mostly clear . big head especially as poured aggressively only towards the end . good lacing . grassy herbal bitterness a dominant taste and part of the very long finish and not quite pleasing enough . starts complex yet kinda clean . no apparent fruit or sweetness at start . malt flavor is a bit bland and mostly for tempering the bitterness and hop presence and less for addition to the flavor profile . bitterness bigger than the hop flavors which did n t match the best of the aroma . feel is good . smooth body and carbonation . certainly a drinkable beer . nothing remarkable but worth a try and would pick one up in the brewpub .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a walloping finger length head with the nice soapy lacing that slides down the glass and has a straight up golden hue . smell hop wallop for sure its all up in your nostrils oh so pungent herby citrusy sweet taste oh yes this packs a punch for all you hopheads out there this is oh so delightful . the hops flow and are followed by a malty sweetness and citrus . mouthfeel the aftertaste is actually good . carbonation is a nice touch goes down smooth . drinkability very drinkable this beer is awesome . not too heavy not too light it gives it too ya just right . its smooth and its hoppy and its bitterness is not over powering .,taste,1.0,1
poured a ounce bottle into a pint style glass . good dark glass bottle just missing a freshness date . a awesome amount of head . nice dark golden amber color . the only thing that is missing is a little more lacing on the glass . s surprisingly very hoppy for an amber lager . very little malt noticeable . mostly clean hops reminds me of a helles . t m some caramel sweetness up front is quickly toned down by some very clean hops that quickly take over . slight sweetness rides through and bitterness at the end is fairly minimal . mouthfeel seems to be appropriate for the style as this seems to be aimed at being a fairly easy drinking beer . d this is a very good lager . from the pour and description i expected it to taste like a vienna lager something like a sam adams boston lager . however this brew does n t have the complex malt flavors of other darker lagers i have tried . that being said i still really like the taste of this beer . this would be a great choice to give to the guy who thinks all dark beers taste very strong and introduce him to the wonderful world of craft beer . i would defenitely buy it again .,taste,0.7,1
pint from o briens pub in san diego could not wait to try this beer due to the fact that i like elder and blind pig so much pour looked an amazing golden brown with a foamy white head that left lacing throughout the whole glass smell was nice and filled with a pine and some citrus taste had a nice crisp bite to it dry but very smooth missing something the other rr ipas have but still a very good beer would definitely drink this again probably get a pitcher instead next time,taste,0.9,1
clear light caramel in color with a thin white head and poor retention and lacing . aroma is predominantly butterscotch and caramel with a faint note of hops . mouthfeel is bright with a medium firm body . taste is fruity with big malts a hint of alcohol toffee mild flavor hops a very english character and a hint of toast towards the finish . medium strong hallertauer bitterness hallertauer in an english ale . . . finish is lightly dry with butterscotch and oak . strong for the style .,taste,0.9,1
a pours darkest brown into a tulip glass with a thick head of tiny tan bubbles that persist nicely . s burnt and bitter chocolate notes t what a chocolate stout should be . not sweet but the chocolate notes provide a perfect counterbalance to the roasted burnt malt . m surprisingly bright at the front a comfortable mouthfeel that leaves a nice coating bitterness d for a cold winter night . yes please .,taste,1.0,1
on nitro tap at the spot in bethel this is definitely better on tap than it is either in the can or the bottle . looks about the same which is pretty close to amazing . a bit more malt in the nose same thing for the taste definitely more malt bitterness when this beer is out of the tap . the mouthfeel is very nice the real nitrogen injection makes this incredibly smooth and soft on the tongue . drinkability is not bad either because again there is just enough taste to keep you mildly interested while the low alcohol makes it highly sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
tastes very malty almost has a hint of a cherry flavor . describing it as smoky is pretty accurate . made me want to fire up the grill . if i had enough i would maybe try to make a marinade with it . the smell really threw me off . i m not very fond of it . i thought it would be really bitter and dry . but the taste was refreshing so i do n t really regret getting a pack .,taste,0.7,1
had this at the brewpub on the big island . poured a light copper color with a thin white head of tightly knit bubbles . left some decent lacing on the glass . not much of a hop smell . i must be crazy or stuffed up . this was all hops up front . it started off with a kind of piney grapefruit sort of bite but that morpheused into a pint of potpouri . it became all floral . this stood out from other ipas i have tried . it was good but not fantastic . i would stick with the porters,taste,0.8,1
deep dark brown beer with a light tan head that starts off pretty thick but settles to a thick sticky film . the aroma is very delicate it takes some work but i detect toffee molasses dark fruits like plum black cherry raisin . i m also getting some rum y booze mingled with caramel and substantially doughy bread . peach too occasionally beleive it or not . the taste contains a quite peppery tinged toffee molasses candy sugar flavor . dark fruits dominated maybe by an appealing slightly tart cherry flavor show up to accompany the warming alcohol . the alcohol is n t covered up well but does n t take away it adds some nice complexity . vaguely nutty with anise cinnamon and some other more undefinable at least with my lexicon spices . cinnamon raisin bready come to mind . this does n t seem to stop getting tastier and more complex as it s approaching room temp though it has to have a ceiling right . . . bitterness from most likely aged hops balances and dries out the back . with significant warmth wood notes start to develop . medium bodied with effervescent carbonation . fine and foamy in the mouth . good drinability due to it s unique but awesome taste . the peppery flavors at times sharp carbonation and alcohol take it down a couple notches but not enough be any source for compaint or even critique .,taste,1.0,1
a it poured a thin dark reddish black body with a slight chocolate one finger head . the head receded fast leaving a solid lacing around the side of the glass . s it emitted aromas of darkly roasted malts almonds sweet syrupy oatmeal and tons of lightly roasted coffee . t initially the sweet malts coated the tongue then there was a nice bitter coffee tinged bite from the hops . the flavors were well balanced and it ended with a bite and a clean palate . m it was a thin to medium bodied brew with complex flavors affecting different portions of the mouth . d nice brew for a late night summer treat . not too thick or syrupy . well balanced flavors .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle . crystal clear light gold color . large white head . aroma was sweet almost bubblegum like . hops had a floral quality . some type of spice maybe coriander . flavor was not very exciting . i assume the molasses like taste i experienced was from the sorghum . hops were very mild and lemon like in character . a little bit of salt also seemed present . body was light and carbonation was medium . finish was mostly dry . drinkable but nothing i would seek out unless i had a gluten allergy . something seemed off in the flavor or aftertaste . not for me .,taste,0.4,0
pours a red amber with good clarity and a finger of copper tinged tan head . good retention and lacing also obvious . the aroma is spicy and floral with a hidden malt butterscotch or pear tart to back it up . fresh and hoppy with an elegant malt backdrop . the flavor is rich and full the flavor up front is hoppy with fresh floral notes that develops into a spicy flavor where the malt background develops here the hops become more earthy and a light cookielike malt character reveals itself . this one is robust and delicious yet also approachable balanced and easily drinkable . the body is medium to a bit thick the carbonation is high but it lends itself to a creamy fullness that gives a rich feel . overall this is an exceptional brew flavorful well executed . in my book the best deschutes beer that is n t per bomber . i will buy a six pack of this at least every year .,taste,1.0,1
dark dark beer . minimal tan head and little lacing . mmmm . smells good . definitely smells of chocolate . sweet . light body . too light . bitter . bitterness masks any positive flavor that it may have . there is some standard stout flavor but ultimately it s just too bitter . i could probably drink a couple of these in a single sitting but i do n t want to . definitely wo n t buy again .,taste,0.3,0
for a brewery that tries so many styles that i like i am amazed how bad their beers can be . did n t know this was a trafalgar brew until i opened it and was worried right away . i got no aroma from my heady pour . dominant taste was metal . the little bit of flavour of the bitter is ruined by the metallic tainting . this was from the ocb mixer and will just reinforce my decision to avoid trarfalgar .,taste,0.2,0
i just returned from belgium and france where i had the opportunity to drink duvel from the tap and bottle in both countries . moving west to normandy duvel was more and more difficult to find in france . for that blaphemy i will skip that part of the country on my next visit .,taste,1.0,1
the coloring is a beautiful dark amber color with crimson shading . there is no sign of cloudiness to it light passes through with some difficulty . when you look through you can make out objects on the other side . a thin tan head forms when poured into a glass . the head fades quickly to nothing and there is no lacing on the glass . the smell is an exquisite caramel and chocolate malt combination with a fruit undertone . the fruit smelled like strawberry or raspberry but that might the combination of the malts mixing with the fruit to alter the scent . there is a mild sweetness to the smell that is pleasing . the taste is much like the scent a sweet but not overly sweet combination of caramel malts and berries . the flavor is a little weak . it s a smooth light bodied beer that is very easy to drink . this is not like most of the winter ales i ve drank . the flavor is n t in your face . it s mild and soothing . something that you can drink just about any time you want . this is one of those beers that i could see myself picking up a six pack of on a whim .,taste,0.6,1
i ve had a few of these and no two pours have yielded the same color scheme . so far i ve seen a light purple and a orangish reddish pour both had nice foamy heads . i love raspberries so the lingering smell was delightful . tasted very fruity . definitely an after dinner or desert beer for me . mouthfeel was good . very smooth with little carbonation .,taste,0.6,1
you do n t see too many apas arrive in a green bottle but this one does . pours a nice fluffy head into my pint glass but that does n t last although the lacing does . color is not the traditional pale ale copper but more of a dark golden and considerably lighter . nose is hoppy and fresh but also riddled with nasty adjuncts . taste is reasonably hoppy and bitter with the adjuncts relegated to the backround but an oversweet almost soapy finish hurts its overall flavor immensely . mouthfeel is decently crisp and refreshing but ca n t save the overall effort . has ale characterisstics and has its moments but maybe they re using junky ingredients because the adjuncts kick this lord to the back bench .,taste,0.4,0
shared this beer with galengeueze courtesy of matt from capones in philly . poured into a tulip . poured a hazy reddish brown with a minimal head that quickly faded leaving no lacing . smell was tart with funk noted as well as grapes oak and vinegar . taste was that of cherries oak and sour although somewhat watered down . a subtle bitterness noticed in the finish . mouthfeel was tart dry and slightly acidic with very minimal carbonation noted almost like drinking a wine as opposed to a beer . overall this was a very interesting beer although it does not quite live up to its belgian cousins or the wild american ales like russian river . for the price dollars for an oz bottle i would take cantillon or rr over this any day .,taste,0.6,1
pours a clear golden yellow color with a nice thick cap of white foam that rose up quite a bit over the chalice rim . smells of spice clove yeast and vague underlying hints of fruit . the taste is very good a nice malty mouthfull of clove and spice the yeast acting as a thickening agent that gave the brew a little additional body that many of the other blondes i ve had are lacking . goes down smooth a very good example of the style .,taste,0.9,1
appearance beatiful reddish brown opaque color in pint glass well carbonated head that holds well . smell absolutely wonderful hops smell . taste definitely hoppy but not overbearing like some other double ipa s i ve tried . leaves somewhat of a bitter aftertaste that dwells for a while but is tolerable . mouthfeel its fine drinkability its strong apv and hoppy so its definitely a sipper brew and a and done brew . overall this was impressive for the style of beer . its best qualities are appearance and wonderful aroma . taste and drinkability are a little challenging but tolerable .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into a hefe glass . a pours a cloudy golden orange yellow color . produced a huge fluffy pure white colored head with a ridiculous retention behind it . plenty of lacing left behind as it finally started to dissipate . s dry and with tons of a yeasty wheat component . slightly earthy like straw with subtle lemon and clove . plenty of ripe banana . t very similar to the smell . dry with a big primary baked bread wheat profile . subtle bits of lemon and banana . m a crisp carbonation level . a nice balance too of wheat and fruit with a good dry yeast profile . smooth and refreshing . d a good hefeweiss . primarily on the dry yeasty wheat spectrum for the style but it still fits . crisp and refreshing . i love this style for summer and spingtime .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is not retired . i went to the carrefour in varna bulgaria today and found a great many of these on the shelf when i did n t seen them about a month ago . the date on the bottle is so i think these are back into rotation . a poured from the ml brown glass bottle into a weizen glass . the beer is a nice cloudy orange just like a normal weiss with a good amount of carbonation within . head was very surprising and a half fingers pure white and with very good retention something i have n t really seen in a low abv beer before . nice . s heavy on the bready biscuity notes with a slight hint of yeast like a waft of biscuits n the oven . outside of that there is a slight hint of citrus and almost none of the stereotypical banana or bubblegum notes . in this way this does n t quite smell like a weiss but it s not a bad smelling beer . t here s where the beer starts living up to the non alcohol reputation . the beer has no backbone and is very watery . there are some hints of bread or citrus but almost invisible . this might as well be bud light taste wise . almost nothing here . finishes similar a slight lick of some sort of light fruit then just water all the way down . notes for a moment there this seems like a real beer right up to the moment before it hits your tongue . then everything fades back into reality . this might be a good beer substitute for someone on the wagon but comes very short of being a good weiss . if i ever gave up alcohol i do n t think i d go to na beers but get into something else instead . they just do n t quite live up . that being said i think this drink is probably near the top if not at the top of the na list . before drinking it gives a good impression of being a real beer which is really the point is n t it .,taste,0.3,0
poured from a bomber into my chimay goblet golden a little more cloudy than prima with a two finger white head . very pleasant smell mostly of bananas with a slight touch of alcohol . tastes a lot like it smells . though with more alcohol than banana . i actually dry heaved a little bit as i held it in my both . i m about of the way through with my bomber and feeling a little woozy so i do n t drink i could drink more than one bomber in an evening though it is a pretty decent tripel .,taste,0.8,1
poured a deep red color smells like wine fruit blueberries and alcohol scents . it tastes like like a mix between wine and beer that s the best way to describe it . it has a light malt taste and strong taste of blueberries rasberries with a light earthy hop finish . i could barely tell this was and my friend and i were saying if it was n t a glass we d be tossing these back . overall an interesting beer . not something i d go out of my way to try again but it was nice to try .,taste,0.7,1
a clear light brown . huge off white light tan head . s sweet malts in front and lightly roasted caramel in back . t sweet malts and caramel . roasted malts and a hop bitterness were present in the slightly dry finish . it was very well balanced at first but as it warmed the sweet malts faded considerably and the hops and dry finish became much more apparent . i would have preferred if it stayed on the sweeter maltier side . m a little light but very smooth crisp and refreshing . d very easy to drink . i may have found a new session beer . as i mentioned before this beer is not exactly what i look for in the style but it is still a solid offering that i will definitely be drinking again .,taste,0.6,1
bought this bottle at delaney s in new haven and i have no idea what the date was but the staff had a hard time finding it in their bottle collection . this is not going to be an amazing review but this stuff was outstanding . deep brown color and relativley clear for how dark it was . no head . it had a deep malty aroma of molases and dark fruit with some hops too . man this has a awsome taste . so malty and so hoppy and so high in alcohol but it all blends to perfection . it has a bitter aftertaste maybe because there are ibus in this sucker . well after three of us shared this bottle and haveing two drinks before it i was drunk . so . be carefull with this one it s a top notch sipper .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours very pale amber with one finger of foam that sticks to the sides of the glass . aroma is a distinct floral hoppiness . this beer has a very nice hop flavor but it does n t have the bitterness to back it up . it has a great sticky mouthfeel with a good amount of residual sweetness . it just needs that extra bitter kick to round out the other flavors . very drinkable and pretty good overall . more of an apa than an ipa in my opinion .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
coca cola colored with a thin quick head . the smell is sweet and hoppy . but the taste is where the fun begins . there was a cavalcade of tones tangy yeastiness hops milky wheat vanilla all painted on a slightly sour canvas . really fun . the mouthfeel is great with the multilayered presentation but the flavors wear thin half way through the liter bottle . if this beer had more palate endurance it would be really good .,taste,0.8,1
a black . yep its a stout . . finger head a few hints of lacing . s mmm mmm good chocolate . chocolate and a little creamy sweetness smell similar to frosting . t m mehhh . alarmingly meh . meh . i can taste a hint of the original soul of the beer a slight hint of chocolate but alas i am overwhelmed by a metallic taste but its in a bottle hissed when opened cap looks intact and no hint of rust or spoilage . i am disappoint son . verall nothing to write home about kinda average but on flavor profile i would rate it a run for the hills seek to avoid . maybe because its from a continent away and a sketch store . pp price point for a . oz bottle is again meh nothing great here just because there is extra beer compared to a bomber does n t mean its good . . no go in my book .,taste,0.3,0
s very bold pear esters some mint apple blossoms floral mostly roses . l cloudy burnt orange nice off white creamy head great retention and lacing . t bitter leafiness slight fruity malt that is quickly consumed by an astringent herbal dryness . an earthy and bitter leafiness in the finish with lots of dryness . very attenuated . m medium bodied medium high carbonation . astringent quality unbelievably dry . wow talk about being overattenuated . the bitterness in this beer gave me cottonmouth . not sure if this is what the brewers were going for but i needed at least some maltiness or sweetness especially if you re going to call this an english pale ale . very disappointing especially since i loved all of their other beers . did n t even finish the bottle .,taste,0.4,0
appearance orange body slightly yellowish with plenty of bubbles and a thick white head . hazy . very nice presentation . smell sweet citrus at first with a nice crisp hoppy backbone . very strong orange aroma almost like orange juice but tangier . taste crisp hops up front tangy and slightly tarty orange flavor . a bit sour on the finish . dry aftertaste . mouthfeel thin body but high amounts of carbonation and moderate hops . drinkability decent beer worth a shot . not my favorite apa by a long shot .,taste,0.6,1
poured jet black with a tan head . looks very imposing . head recedes to lace along the sides and a colony of foam right in the middle of the beer . smell is of chocolate malt and herbal noble hops . the beer is very light upon the palette almost as if it skips your tongue entirely and heads down the back of your throat . hint of roasted chocolate and a tinge of hop bitterness at the end . mouthfeel is very light which is good but too light which is bad . very drinkable the stuff is practically air in a glass it s just rather boring .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bomber poured into extra large mug . appearance hazy apricot . very tiny amount of bubbly head . smell spritzy and sugary . a slight amount of citrus rind . taste mouthfeel smooth and has a malty sweetness with a light bit of hoppy citrus . for some reason i think of sweet tarts . i love the feel of the beer very smooth and silky on the tongue with a delicate sizzle from the carbonation . the alcohol gives is a spiciness .,taste,0.9,1
poured in a hefeweizen glass . a dulled murky pale yellow color with a medium thick head is the general appearance of this drink . a thin lacing appears on the side . aromas are quite nice and appetizing . cloves lemons bananas and grains help with an earthy tone . taste is a little dull but has a citrus sweet aftertaste to it . carbonation is quite good making it refreshing and crisp . overall a good hefe .,taste,0.6,1
appearance cloudy with a bit of a reddish tint . it looks pretty good except for the fact that i blinked and my two finger head disappeared . smell jeez that s a lot of cranberries . taste got worse as i drank it which is not a good sign . the cranberry flavor is just too much . it s sickly sweet and downright disgusting most of the time . let s put it this way i should n t be making faces every time i swallow . mouthfeel one of the beer s better features . it tingles like champagne . drinkability not really . the upside is this beer has a lot of room for improvement . i think it can actually be a decent brew . bbc should take notes from their own cherry wheat to improve this one although many people do n t like that either but i enjoy it . there s a better i could n t bring myself to say good beer waiting to come out here .,taste,0.3,0
date on bottle . . . pours a hazy red brown with almost fingers of sand colored head . stays murky good head retention lacing s slight fruittyness raisin up front then a little alcohol as it warms t rich fruittyness a lottle chocolate up front . oakyness dryness comes through as it warms . alcohol warmness but no burn . hints of raisins toast with a dry fruitty dates finish mf a bit sharp with a little too much carbonation drinks fine just a little too young i think,taste,0.9,1
served at fridge temperature in a pint glass . a deep copper amber in color with an active light tan two finger head that diminishes but never gets low enough to see the liquid beneath . very nice . seems to have a slight haze to it but this could be from the condensation on the pint glass . lacing is fair . s citrusy hops with strong apricot tones . medium bodied maltiness that grows as the pint warms . straightforward without any off style bells and whistles . very appetizing . t the first taste in the mouth is that of a malty grilled apricot followed shortly by a hit of bitter spicy hops . in the middle the citrusy hops make a big statement sweetening up the character enough to balance out the aforementioned bitter hops . the finish has a great mix of bitter sweet and spicy hops that keep it from getting overly dry . the aftertaste brings back the grilled apricot character along with a lingering bitterness way in the back of the throat . strangely enough the alcohol afterglow does not show up until about halfway through the pint . the complexity of this beer is very appealing . m starts off a little bit watery but effervesces enough to turn it soft and slick without being gassy . the finish is a tad too bubbly for my tastes but not to its detriment . d this is a very complex and deceivingly alcoholic hophead lover s ale . that said and for this style it would take a strong constitution to throw them back all night . i believe this ale could benefit from a nice cut in abv . however as a one off or two off beer that will provide you with a satisfying hop fix you wo n t run into problems sipping it all the way to the end .,taste,0.9,1
poured in a pint glass . reviewed from notes . a two finger off white fluffy head . deep orange color . s some bittering hops but not too strong . lemon scent . some strange almost fishy smell . weird . t hoppy up the wazzoo but not terribly bitter . nice solid flavor . m medium bodied extremely well carbonated . bitter lingering finish o alright beer . do n t see how they differentiate it from the normal ipa .,taste,0.8,1
quick review almost a light beer very sessionable excellent summer option . i had a keg of this for a party and a boil co driven no handpump oxygen along with the abita doppelbock . even pouring it my way the hard way the head is medium to light an inch if you really try . the head dissipates rather quickly leaving a thin layer of foam stuck to the sides of the glass . the beer is just on the god side of yellow . smelling it i get full on wheaty grainy smell . it s a fresh smell . i can smell no hop in this beer that s not a problem to me just a clarification . the taste is very light . it comes across extremely sessionable . i wish it was a little heavier but that s probably not what abita is going for as this is their summer seasonal . the mouthfeel is surprisingly thick for the flavor but still at about a medium on my scale with no fizziness . as i stated i had this beer for a party and a boil along with a keg of abita doppelbock . i picked this up because i think it s a good beer it is one of my fianc s favorites and there s no way in hell i was going with b m c light . this was my light alternative . my step dad who takes the silver bullet intravenously was drinking this beer . my uncle whose taste buds somehow started hating yeast a few years back was drinking this . obviously it was a hit with some .,taste,0.7,1
a dark brown close to black beer with two finger frothy tan head . s aromatic malts fill the nose with a lightly roasted finish . t rich but not sweet flavors flow over my tongue . roasted malt presences is pleasant and mild . m muddy water texture that could maybe use some more dissolved solids but easy going medium body is adequate . low to medium carbonation . d easy going and decent session beer but cloyingness persists after each sip . notes definitely a good drinking session beer .,taste,0.8,1
a poured copper brown into a snifter leaving a fluffy white head . nice lacing all the way down the glass . s a fruity sweetness not citrus fruit more like apples or pears with a underlying but notice touch of alcohol t delicious fruit flavours hit the tongue first but do n t linger very long . it follows with a malty dryness that is rather pleasing. about halfway through i noticed a nice warmness in my chest which can obviously be attributed to the abv . m pretty smooth for a full bodied beer . i would have liked to try this one at cellar temperature but the shop i got it at only had a cold bottle and i was ready to drink this as soon as i walked in the door from work . i m impatient . d i like the way it finishes and could drink a couple of these but there are plenty of other tripels that i would pick before this . glad i tried it nonetheless and it only run me about around so that s a pretty good deal .,taste,0.8,1
here s the thing about imperial it s costa rica s beer . there s not much beer choice in costa rica . if you have more money than a college student on study abroad you could afford heineken if you really want it . if not it s pilsen made by imperial rock ice and imperial . imperial is not a super beer . it tastes like adjunct lager . it s yellow it smells like beer it feels like beer and it is beer . however compared to other costa rican beers like pilsen and god save us rock ice imperial is very decent . maybe i would not purchase it in the us except for nostalgia s sake given that adjunct lager is not my first choice but if i m in costa rica i m going with imperial every time .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a tulip glass . appearance beer is a mostly clear but very rich golden color . head is just a touch off white and fizzles down very quickly to a ring around the edge of the glass . light spotty lacing serves as a reminder of the momentary beauty of the head . smell very floral and spicy orange hops . light nutmeggy vibe . malt is n t super prominent . not bad . taste mouthfeel sharply bitter as the beer enters the mouth . very creamy carbonation reveals a very intriguing taste carob bean . vanilla . and the hops parade around during the whole thing . beer finishes very nicely leaving a gentle bittersweet aftertaste . overall surprised by this one . great tasting brew here .,taste,1.0,1
had this at la phare a bar in paris . first french beer i ve tried here and i m pretty pleased . poured from a cl bottle into a glass . a pours a nice rich brown color not cloudy just delicately clear like a nice eba should be . the head disappears too quickly and the lacing is very runny . once the beer warms there is nothing left to stick to the glass . s i love the smell . it smells nutty of sweet and pale malt slightly of alcohol . t while the taste does n t quite live up to the smell taking a whiff of the pelforth before sipping enhances the flavor to a very acceptable level . it does taste much akin to a heineken dark though noticeably more pronounced in every category . nice nutty malty flavor though the hoppy taste is nowhere to be found . m due to the lack of carbonation the beer feels deliciously creamy and rolls easily over the tongue . it basically encourages you to drink more by being so smooth in this essence . but . d . the alcohol taste is not well disguised . this beer is . abv and you can taste it . kind of unfortunate as other darker beers of this kin are far smoother . like i said the beer encourages you to drink more especially as it warms a bit but its just too strong to enjoy for an extended period .,taste,0.8,1
so before i start my review i must say i feel odd reviewing this but as i am sure this is a beer i have drank thousands of in my life i feel obligated to show myself what i think of it a yellow big but thin head that goes away like soda leaves no lacing s not even sure what to call it there is a smell but all i can think is stale beer t plain lager little bit of stuff which is probably yeast corn and a little malt . no bitterness or hops to be seen m light watery medium carbonation d well this is drinkable and that s about it . it is actually quite refreshing and can be drank non stop all night,taste,0.4,0
i have had numerous bottles of this but never got around to a review . unfortunately i moved into a state that for some reason did n t seem to offer stone and as a result have not been into their offerings . i love their beer so a little over three years ago i decided to buy some to cellar . bought in livonia mi moved to minnesota and brought into jersey . i expect it to be decent . but you never know . smells good opened with that nice sound . looks like it s still beer a nice silky smooth foam and some soap like bubbles in the bottle . glass looks very hazy . smells fruity malt with over ripe banana . foams in the mouth with an unholy bitterness . carbonized goodness that has no equal in recent memory . warming and dry with some heavy hints of spice . no telling how much older these can get . the only problem is that i ca n t say i d drink alot of these . i would love to have a case of these .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark red brown with a beautiful beige head of creamy foam that lasts very well . the aroma is a bit of a let down a somewhat metallic edge overlaying some candy sweetness and yeast . over time some raisin plum notes come through but it s all pretty weak . the taste is much better . a slightly pungent belgian yeast profile with some cloves and plums . alcohol dries it out so the lack of real bittering is n t a problem . a little sweetness but not too much . good mouthfeel but the carbonation is higher than i d really like for this rich a drink . for what it is it s plenty drinkable . if the aroma were better it would be more inviting however and smoother carbonation would add an elegance that i feel it s lacking .,taste,0.9,1
z . bomber into a pint glass a dark black with fingers of head . great looking beer . s coffee chocolate oats grain t fresh roasted coffee smoke oatmeal and a slightly creamy finish . a little bitter but i like that as i m a habitual coffee drinker . m very low carbonation a little creamy but a little thin for an oatmeal stout . d the coffee flavor is great and done right . high quality locally roasted beans and it shows . sometimes coffee beers have that poor quality maxwell house coffee taste to them but not this one . as a constant coffee drinker this is the best mix of great coffee flavor and beer i ve found .,taste,0.9,1
this was first brought to me by some family members in ridgecrest ca who came to visit me . i visited the brewery when i went to visit them for a camping trip . i was amazed at how smooth it was for a bock . i didnt get a bitter after taste like with some . this one hit me with almost a smokey wood flavor that i loved . since i was camping while drinking it it was perfect . i recommend this beer for a nice camping trip or backyard bbq .,taste,1.0,1
this was the first allagash i tried and it certainly wo n t be the last . i m going to actively seek this brand out next time i hit the beer store . a very nice . cloudy like i d expect a belgie to be and it s got those yeasty dregs that i associate rightly or wrongly with quality beer . s very spicy and complex . perhaps a little heavy in this regard but that s nit picking . t exceptional period . the spiciness is there in the taste but it s nice and rounded out . no edges like some inferior whites . best of the best within the style . m perhaps a little slick but ultimately good . d good but i really ca n t picture myself having more than two or three . of course i generally do n t drink more than two or three of anything in one sitting .,taste,1.0,1
a pours very dark nearly black with a brownish head . s smells like raisins and coffee . definitely an alcohol component to the nose . t very complex roasted nuts prunes dried cherries rum notes . very very sweet as well almost too sweet but not quite . very delicate flavors throughout . not nearly as much alcohol as expected . mf goes down clean with not much residual flavor left in the mouth a bit surprising . nice though . burns ever so slightly . d shockingly high considering abv alcohol is very well disguised . still oz pour is enough for me definitely .,taste,0.9,1
young is a pretty large british brewery and fairly common on that side of the pond . over here they re mostly known for their desserty double chocolate stout . this beer pours a dark brown nearly black until you hold it up to the light . it has a thin head which fails to persist . its pleasingly smooth but has a bit of bite . definite chocolate malt notes here . not much much bitterness but the sweetness is n t overwhelming . over all its mild with a slight toasty aftertaste . i d recommend this ale for someone who s looking to get into the style as its highly drinkable but typifies oatmeal stouts .,taste,0.6,1
i picked this up for like . not expected a lot but oh well . i am pouring a chilled bottle into an english pint glass . the beer pours a bright clear gold color and a fluffy spongy bleached white head foams up cm easily and fades very slowly . aroma is grainy caramel malt with some citrusy lemon hops and a bit of general sugar sweetness . first sip reveals a fairly thin body with fine carbonation . flavor is sweet up front with some corn notes and a hint of lemon again . moves to a bit of husky grain and then finishes with a bit of spicy hops and some soapy off flavor . the beer is okay for what it is but i wont buy it again and dont really recommend it . the finish is not appealing and overall the beer is rather empty from start to finish .,taste,0.3,0
served from a oz can into a stone ipa specialty glass . pours an opaque fizzy copper with the faintest hint of white head . the nose is slightly buttery sweet hops grass and malt . i definitely detected more malt than hops which is unusual for an american ipa . the flavor is sweet butterscotch malts up front with caramel flavors followed by a faint hint of hops . the mouthfeel is a bit watery but drinkability is fair regardless . overall . this is a decent british style ipa . the malt flavor is dominant but the hops do provide a kick . the abv is presumably low so this could be a good session ale alongside more traditional british bitters and pale ales . this wo n t please traditional fans of american ipa s but is in imho a separate class .,taste,0.8,1
thank you market of choice for stocking this beer . this bottle came with the ninkasi mixed pack . a a very light orange color nice full body good fluffy head that leaves a nice lacing around the glass . s nice malt backbone i could also pick up some banana cloves maybe a little cinnamon . could n t really tell . not a very bitter aroma . t tasted like a hefeweizen but it was n t . the maltiness of this beer really threw it off for me . i was expecting something a little more creamier . m goes down easy . very crisp . it was n t the best beer i ve ever had but it did go well with my turkey sandwich . o i love ninkasi and i love most of what they make . i was n t a big fan of this beer but i would probably drink it again .,taste,0.4,0
this beer pours a slightly dark golden color with a thin white head . the heasd fades quickly leaving no lace . this beer smells slightly sweet . some citrus hop aroma is also present . some grassy hop aroma mixes in also . this beer tastes much like it smells . sweet with some grassy hop flavor . this beer is carbonated lightly good for the style . it leaves a sweet caramel aftertaste . this beer would make a decent session beer . low alcohol and a very mild flavor make it an easy drinker . overall decent beer but it is pretty booring . not much flavor .,taste,0.6,1
bought this beer in the supermarket . poured into a grolsch glass . the beer pours a yellow straw color with a nice white head . smell typical pilsner smell malt and hops taste not to strong . nice and malty with very low presence of hops . because of this the bitterness is almost absent but what is there is just enough to give the beer a perfect balance . mouthfeel thin and watery but that is normal for the style . carbonation is medium high overall i will rate this one compared to other pilsner beers because of course it will never beat any of the special beers out there . but for a regular pilsner it is extremely drinkable . the taste is soft somewhat weak but man this one goes down easy .,taste,0.6,1
a poured into wine glasses . very nice generous head . good golden tripel colour . like the lacing . . s really nice fresh fruity aroma . ca n t quite put my finger on what fruit s it is though . smells of an orchard of bananas and apples and honey . it s distinct from tripels i ve had which predominantly taste of mango which might be influenced by a chemical sulfur taste not here . i like the fresh apples and apple juice . of course you get the great smell of belgian yeast also . . t sweet lovely fruit . a very very slight hint of bitterness at the back . this beer is just great . also inspired by other reviews i should point out the dryness of the flavour also . perhaps this is the funk or barnyard character mentioned in other reviews . for me i did n t notice any bretty flavours . it just tasted like delicious fruit with some dryness . that may be because it s so well integrated . the dryness is so balancing . this one totally blows the mad brewer saison by james squire s out of the water in every conceivable way . m wow it feels great in the mouth too . so so creamy and good . d this beer is amazing . i could drink it all night . it s only . and i can get it relatively cheaply for imported beer . such a good summer session drink . wow . the flavours are so balanced complexities come along with fruity moreishness .,taste,0.8,1
appearance gt just like an english ale . warm brown creamy head not too lively . good lacing . dead on . it s a ringer . smell gt alcohol metal . taste gt very malty not too complex . very good representation . mouf gt pretty true to the style . small bubbles not offensive . just average drinkability gt the smell was a bit off putting for me but my parents who were with me have found a new favorite beer so i m going with just above average,taste,0.8,1
poured a clear golden colour frothy white head medium bubbling . good start . aromas of herbaceous hop slightly soapy tone with subtle stone fruit as well . firm fruity esters . light flavours of caramel soapy again with a strong herbal finish . but there are signs of oxidation in the form of wet paper . overall i think the beer is disjointed and faulty . the flavours are a collection of individual dimensions and not integrated as well as could be expected . i also think there is a lack of malty or candy sweetness with a too heavy reliance on yeasty esters to define style .,taste,0.4,0
it s not as hoppy as victory hop devil or stone ipa and there are better examples of the style out there but it has a certin drinkability that allows the drinker to have more than two . it could be a session beer . a nice compromise for those who want to drink a hoppier ale all night .,taste,0.6,1
vintage shared with my fellow upstate ba ers . thanks to whichever kind soul brought out this bottle of evil . deep brown and dark as hell in color . raisiny chocolate hotness on the nose . flavor brings with it waves of dark chocolate cherry raisin vanilla coffee . thick and oily in consistency with syrup like texture . difficult to fully express in words but this was a beast of a beer that i feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience .,taste,1.0,1
deep fruit and yeast aroma with a low amount of hops mostly citrus notes from those hops . some spicy notes from the yeast i get cinnamon and maybe some clove phenols . deep ruby colored with very low head . some carbonation bubbles rising . clear . starts off malty with a lot of fruity fermentation character . i get cherries and grapes and maybe some plum flavors . hop bitterness is fairly high keeping it in balance . there is some citrussy hop flavor mid palate . i like the flavors but it s kind of one dimensional . there s not a lot of complex malt flavors or big hop complexity . it s mostly about the fermentation . not bad but not a blow away . full bodied and very smooth . carbonation is medium and keeps it lively in the mouth . for a barleywine and it s pretty drinkable but that s not necessarily a good thing in a barleywine . i want to be impressed by the need to sip a barleywine and this one i could get through pretty quickly .,taste,0.6,1
one good thing about living in the chicago land area is that it s not too far of a drive to new glarus wisconsin so you can stock up on their many excellent craft beers . i feel dancing man is one of their finest . a golden and slightly hazy on the pour . nice creamy head with lacing that remains almost all the way to the bottom of the glass . a most inviting first impression . s the aroma for this beer when poured is interesting . citrus cloves a little banana but also some spiciness like a hint of pepper . t simply outstanding . all the flavors i love of a heffe blended with the complexity of a belgium blonde . it really delivers a palate pleasing experience . slight tart finish . alcohol is well hidden and the flavors are well balanced with none overwhelming the experience . m smooth and clean . the slight tartness at the end leave a clean feel to the palate . d i know the alcohol content in up there for this style but i can easily drink a number of there beauties . the beer is so refreshing it is hard to believe it s potent . hands down one of my favorite beers . if you like wheat beers and enjoy belgium blondes this is the perfect marriage . this beer is a seasonal brew available from i believe may through july .,taste,1.0,1
a great looking bottle pours a deep chestnut brown with nice ruby highlights and a dense creamy khaki head . aroma is mostly dark roasted coffee leather and tobacco slightly ashy . malt has roasty and chocolate characteristics at first then the coffee takes over and brings with it the leathery tobacco undertones . finish is crisp slightly bitter like a black cup of joe . lingering cofee bitterness that s slightly smokey . medium silky body maybe a tad overcarbed . this one improved a lot as it warmed the off putting smokiness gave way to more enjoyable complex flavours from the coffee beans . as mentioned this is definitely more coffee than porter but if you enjoy the former then you wo n t be disappointed with this one .,taste,0.9,1
pretty good hefeweizen beer . pours a cloudy golden color and surprisingly it does n t have as much aroma as other hefe beers . head retention is minimal . the taste is good and you can tell there is a good balance in its components . because of its balance this is a good starter introductory beer for those trying to get into the hefeweizen style of beers .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle to a snifter glass . vintage . a terrible . pours out like sludge and completely flat . murky and nasty looking . no head no lace just gross . s smells good nice bourbon and vanilla notes some chocolate and a good burst of brown sugar . t tastes alright nearly exactly as i described the nose . but does have this weird metallic taste somewhere in the mid palate . no hops just all malty bourbon flavors . alcohol is pretty well hidden for the . m ugh . flat and oily . not enjoyable at all . no carbonation whatsoever . o if it was carbonated it would be a nice beer maybe a b . not so with this bottle .,taste,0.7,1
served in a chimay goblet at o brein s pub . a dark brownish red . next to zero head . just a small spot of it on top . s coriander tart fruit woody dryness . t tastes like big hole mythical white . tart and pumpkin spice . clove . there is a big flavor sitting in the middle of my tongue that i ca n t diagnose . like a sour geueze mixed with a winter warmer . m minty cool . it hits the borders of my mouth then contracts to the center and finishes on the back of my tongue . d i like it a lot but one is enough .,taste,0.9,1
appearance bright golden yellow . mucho carbonation looks refreshing . thick airy head that lingers . smell malts sweet slightly biscuit smell . hops leafy grassy citrusy taste a creamy sweet flavor that changes to a tangy finish . not mind blowing . reminds me more of an american pale ale than a pils . mouthfeel solid texture . creamy mouthfeel . smooth . great level of carbonation . drinkability not the worst beer i ever had . not really impressive though . the bitter finish is less than pleasant and lingers . perhaps the fact that is came in a can has something to do with this .,taste,0.6,1
i would be really thorough but it s hard to be . the beer was at war with itself . aroma sage . that s it . sage . mouth huge and crazy . taste the caraway juniper and sage all turned the hops into a bitter crazy mess like eating a huge hunk of ginger root and swallowing it down with candied peppercorns . . that s all i can say . it was super sour and that would have been good or it could have been super spicy but i do n t think it can be both . i love jp and i used to drink it weekly but this one s a flop .,taste,0.2,0
appearence pours a clear copper with a thin collar like white head smell the smells is a mix of grainy malts and floral hops but they tend to battle each other for power instead of blending . taste and mouthfeel incredibly grainy and yeasty at first followed by a bitter aftertaste that lingers too long . it tastes almost like eating stale bread . blah . the quality of the flavors is really low . the mouthfeel is thin and fizzy . drinkability and overall the worst of mendocino s i ve had yet . the amber ale is a very hard style to do without tasting just like any other beer . and this one fails to pull through . skip this one unless you love the style .,taste,0.4,0
pours a dark golden color . great thick white head caused by a lot of carbonation and very good retention . looks very inviting . very nice smell to this ipa . it is rare because it has a wheat smell to it that is dominated by the hops . very rich hop smell . taste lets down from the smell but is good . the hops taste very good and strong and are slightly balanced by the wheat . the mouthfeel is good . good carbonation that adds a bite to the mouth . drinkability is very good . this ipa has a ton of taste but not a killer hop taste that wears on the tongue . i know from experience . the waitress had just dropped one of these off when i bit into the hottest pepper i have ever tasted . i finished the minute in front of me and three others within minutes because of the burn . i would like to give a bit of props to the waitress at fire in cleveland oh for keeping them coming and saving my tongue .,taste,0.7,1
pours dark brown almost black with a nice thick lacy head . smell is of coffee . the taste is exactly what i would expect of a good desert stout no bitterness expresso start with a milk chocolate finish . a beer that truely warms the sprit in the fall weather . the mouth feel is smooth with the aftertaste of a starbucks mocha . faint hops give a crispness needed from making this too delicious and a cleaner finish .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle courtesy of the cpj . it s gon na be bad but i do n t care it s duff . . . pours a clear gold with a thin white head . typical adjunct . nearly non existent aromas of light malt and perhaps a sprinkling of hops . taste is the same as the nose cheap adjunct all around . light pilsner malt corn sugar and some hops . mouthfeel is light bodied and watery with fizzy carbonation . yeah it was a lousy beer but it s duff . now wheres the fudd . .,taste,0.3,0
a black with ruby brown highlights small tan head that left quickly . no lacing . s i am having a hard time smelling anything . quite odd . t lots of roasty and smoked malts . a slight dose of citrus hops . suprisingly tasty considering i could n t smell the beer at all m a little thin i would like to see a little more body d pretty decent beer but the fact that i ca n t smell the beer is just weird .,taste,0.8,1
one of the easiest to drink and one of the most refreshing beers out there . jimmy buffett knows his market summer pounder beer . the only complaint i have is that this beer along with red stripe corona are way overpriced for the style of beer . you can buy a comparable rolling rock for the price . if i spend a six pack i m buying a craftbrew with high quality ingredients not this type of beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into oz tulip above average overall and an a for effort . pours dark brown with the aroma of bourbon very apparent and hints of sweet vanilla . roasty malt brown ale flavor first apparant immediately followed by the bourbon taste combined with the sweetsy vanilla smell and taste which combines for a comforting taste . medium mouthfeel a little heavy but not bad . i would n t be able to drink more than two of these in a sitting .,taste,0.8,1
purchased from papago brewing co . stated as . alcohol on the ml bottle sampled july i was even ready for this beer but it still foamed up before i could begin pouring the beer into my glass . true to form of all of the beers i have had from this brewery it is incredibly well carbonated it has a frothy initially three finger thick tan colored head . the beer is an almost brilliantly clear though dark enough to be opaque amber tinged dark chocolate brown color that shows ruby hued highlights when held up to the light . sweetish fruit aromatics are found up front notes of raisins red grapes sweet yet tart plums macintosh apples and even some concord grape notes . the depth of the dark fruit notes is quite nice there is a touch of balancing toasted caramelized grain towards the end but the fruit notes certainly shine in the aroma . initially this beer seems dry and frothy as it hits the tongue but it quickly picks up some of the fruity sweetness found in the aroma . it finishes with a touch of tartness which only helps to amplify the fruit character of this beer . this beer is quite light on the palate for a beer of this strength it still has some decent heft to it in fact as the carbonation dies down a bit the body picks up and it coats the palate a bit more . some interesting notes of rum with a touch of alcohol join the fruit notes of plums raisins . a touch of bubblegum and clove are found underneath the dominant fruit notes . a touch of toasted grain and some solid caramelized grain character round out the finish of this beer . this is a pretty darn good beer but i am not sure that it lives up to the bar set by the other three beers i have had from this brewery . this beer is quite different in character from the others while it is a touch wild and spicy it is definitely much more like a scottish inspired brew though they could n t completely keep the belgium out of this brew . this has really hit some interesting caramelized fruit notes though it is fairly dry and even has a bit of a tartness to it to also provide some balance to the fruit notes .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a murky yellowish orange with a half an inch of foam . s sweet . faint notes of pumpkin and nutmeg t cranberry all day . sweet and surprisingly well balanced m light and slightly coarse o very interesting flavor . i could n t detect the cranberries in the smell but they dominate the flavor . in a good way .,taste,0.8,1
hop city a a clear deep red mahogany copper color . s smells of hops t has a long lasting after taste . d very strong and distinct beer . this is the beer that turned me away from strong hop beers . guess i got drink if given again . but will not by ever,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bomber with no freshness date . poured to out bright vibrant orange . lots of pumpkin flavor hides the boozes well . the pumpkin flavor comes first before the spice spices are a lil mute and in the background . mouthfeel is rather smooth . overall very enjoyable and easy drinking .,taste,0.6,1
cl bottle that is n t terribly fresh . pours ruddy blonde with a huge rocky white head that lasts and lasts . great lacing . great yeasty aroma with big tropical fruit esters . fairly bready malt with a hint of grass hay . the malt takes front seat in the taste coming through with the same breadiness . slightly earthy . definite aromatic hop presence though it s subdued compared to what it is in fresh bottles . very dry and utterly drinkable . up to the normal de la senne standard though it shines even more when fresh .,taste,0.8,1
got this can a couple of nights ago in a convenience store here in oslo . poured with a surprisingly textured foamy frothy white head and a tad bit a lace . aroma was a little interesting too a first whiff yielded a little malt and a little fresh hop with something else . second whiff yielded in addition a little solvent . flavor was absolutely non existant except for the most general flavor of beer . the ultimate generic beer . body was ok . finish is the same as flavor . perfectly forgettable .,taste,0.3,0
my parents picked me up a sixer of this on a recent return to nh . very small brewery just employees . appearance on the lighter end of that orange yellow to brown amber spectrum that most pale ales and ipas seem to fall into . strong orange hues . a vigorous pour produced about an inch and a half of white airy head . head remained throughout and left moderate to light lacing . smell my nose is pretty weak as far as sniffers go . hops present with perhaps a note of citrus and malt underneath . taste strong hop flavor without as much hop bitterness . citrus flavors perhaps cascade hops . sweetness becomes noticable but not unpleasant as it warms . very drinkable . mouthfeel medium bodied . sorry but i find it hard to be eloquent about mouthfeel . drinkability could drink this one all night long . would also be a good beer to have before a good strong ipa . wish it were more widely avail .,taste,0.7,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . not much of a pffft sound on opening so not too much carbonation . nice black color with very thin head and with a very alcoholic aroma . it smells more like bourbon than kentucky breakfast stout or bourbon county stout and i do n t see that it s advertised as such . one whiff and you know you re gon na feel this beer . the flavor is very sweet and alcoholic tastes like cherries and bourbon with extra etoh . the mouthfeel is thick and coating and the alcohol burn remains in my throat and stomache after each sip . i ca n t rate the drinkability as too high because i have to sip it slowly and i m afraid to drink too much . nice stout but i ll not be paying . for another bottle any time soon .,taste,1.0,1
i personally love this beer . it s a really good pecan nut brown ale . i ca n t believe they actually got nuts and beer to mix this good together . it might just be the southern mississippi pecans but it s perfect taste.it s really smooth and mild with a kind of malty sweetness to it and it finishes rich . no doubt a southern classic .,taste,0.8,1
aroma is loads of citrus grapefruit lemon orange . there is also lots of malt in the nose mainly caramel malts . fairly sweet backbone . the taste has a huge burst of citrus and resiny hops which is overwhelming in my opinion this is followed by some sweet and smooth malts but the bitterness is just too over the top for me . would have liked some more of the oaked bastard in this beer to keep it more in balance . definitely a palate wrecker here . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a nice balance of carbonation fairly smooth . overall the hops are a little overwhelming in this one i can drink this but it s not really something that i want drink a lot of okay to drink once but i probably would n t pick up another one of these .,taste,0.4,0
a medium orange and slightly cloudy with a billowing four finger head . head retention is amazing and lots of really nice lace is stuck in huge clumps all over the glass . s funky fruit notes . . peach apricot and a slightly sour mustiness behind all that . t eww . this is not good . sour rotten fruit and chemical notes make this almost a drain pour . almost . m light bodied sour and dry . d no thank you . hopefully this was a bad bottle but it does n t really have that noticeable skunked aroma and flavor . not good .,taste,0.2,0
a thumbs up on this beer . this beer is pretty dark but not too filling . it has a good full bodied taste . this beer is way better when its fresh if this is on sale ill buy it again definetly definetly a good beer . sometimes it can be a bit pricy though . i had it in the bottles i never even seen cans for this . taste was pretty good for a dark beer .,taste,0.9,1
i was lucky to get a hold of a pack that was only days old when i opened the st one . waited until the last one to review but each one seemed just as good . the beer pours a bright clear orange amber color with a white head that quickly dissipates . it does n t give me much smell but there is at least a hint of sweet fruit . the flavor is where it really is for me clearly identified apricot sweetness and tartness finishing with a bittering hop note . the flavors balance nicely . i think i would have liked this beer even more if it was a bit lighter in mouthfeel . however it was still good and fun to have seasonally .,taste,0.9,1
yes virginia this might be one of the best tasting flemish reds you will run across . maybe not quite as good as rodenbach grand cru but exceptional . italy . who would have guessed . makes me proud to be part italian . quite tart at the end . some burnt notes . beginning of the sip has more fruity tastes . overall taste not unlike monk s flemish sour .,taste,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 .,taste,0.4,0
picked up a sole bottle at lush the other day . was surprised to see what they had to offer and realized i had not reviewed this fine brew before . chilled and killed this evening from my favorite brandy snifter . a tough job on forming a head . what did develop a minor quarter finger was a yellowish tinged cream with huge bubbles forming a zig zag through the cap . barely lasts five minutes to a flaccid skin and limp collar . deep deep brown body . almost as if we took brown food coloring and nearly saturated a glass . carbonation is hidden for the most part not much visualization of it . s the oak comes forward more so than anything else . it has that sweet earthy aroma . hints of vanilla characteristic of the style . the bourbon comes forth more so as an antiseptic offering . more alcohol than anything else . t an explosion of sweet caramels . huge malt bomb on the opening . it dies off in a shooting star pattern to reveal the barrel characteristics . its bourbon sweet without the heat of it melding perfectly with the oak flavors . woody with vanilla edging . it may have lacked the heat but as it warms the pure ethanol flavors start to creep from the edges in . it has a extremely dry finish . very little sweetness to pair it . m highly medicinal . disgustingly medicinal actually . it evolves to a bottle of rubbing alcohol ethyl style . it has the right amount of carbonation but the flavors you want to linger do not . thin mild body . its such a disappointment here . d the alcohol does n t burn but it just tastes awful . truly truly gross fora finish . if i could capture the first moments and let them last i d find this to be a good beer . unfortunately that is not the fact . this tastes more like a or worse . i m forced to drink it further as i hit the middle of the bottle .,taste,0.8,1
the beer came to my table in a tulip snifter shining hazy orange with some tight foam up top . lacing is minimal the aroma is spicy and yeasty . more malt than i would have expected . the meu cites that the aroma is complex . hmmm the hop presence is minimal though bitterness grows with repetitions . apparent in the flavor along with spices . the finish is tartalmost bretty it s a touch thicker than most saisons,taste,0.9,1
a the beer is essentially jet black in color some faint traces of amber are visible near the corner of the glass when it is held up to the light . it poured with a finger high tan head that faded away but left rings of bubbles around the edge of the glass and down the sides . s there are aromas of roasted malts and raisins in the nose . the smell becomes stronger as the beer warms up . t the taste has flavors of dark malts and raisins there are some hints of malty sweetness but this is balanced off with a slight amount of bitterness . m it feels medium bodied smooth and a bit thin on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . o the bee is very easy to drink because of the good balance between the flavors .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the dog pony . well the aroma right off is funk . i asked if it might be the brett triple but it s the regular . the aroma has a sour yeast component no hops fine for a tripel and mostly base malt and candi sugar . kind of a strange aroma . gloudy and golden with a nice white head that sticks around as a fine layer of foam with lots of lacing . flavor is really spicy . i get pepper grains of paradise maybe . and herbs right off . lots of good pilsner malt flavors and some candy sugar . the finish is nice and dry from the bittering hops so it is n t sweet at all but lots of malt flavor . medium full bodied and light carbonation . there is n t any hint of the strength in the mouth . another nice beer from the bruery . kind of outside what i think of from the trappist and abbey tripels of belgium but a good take on the style . i will definitely have another .,taste,0.9,1
another awesome fff treat imported from indiana by my brother who lives there . served at just below cellar temperature from a oz bomber poured into a nice . l nonic . a pours a murky red brown color with orange highlights looking heavy and viscous . the thick one finger head forms with a swish of activity and remains atop the beer for the duration . the lacing is sticky and strong . s there s the old fff amarillo hops playing nicely with some candied caramel maltiness and pinecones . if i did n t know better at first sniff i d think i was having an apa although the malt profile is big enough to give it away as something other . t very clean and sweet right up front where the maltiness is apparent but definitely understated . the middle brings out some honey sweetness and a touch of citrus hops and dry yeast . the finish is sweet without being cloying and the final hop bitterness is light tasty and crisp . the aftertaste also produces a sightly nutty roasted tone that was otherwise disguised in the taste . very nice follow up . definite excellence of balance in this beer . m bright and active off the bat with a following creamy frothiness that rises just a smidge too high . the finish is smooth and fulfilling . d the balance presented in the taste of this beer is so nice that the overactive carbonation can easily be overlooked . this beer is drinkable as the day is long and a great entrant for the style . in conclusion while the popular smithwick s is certainly no slouch of an irish red ale it just does n t have the complexity or the spirit to compete with the fff gang .,taste,0.9,1
didnt know what to expect . but thought how bad can blueberry lager be . so i tried it out and its ok . but not my favorite . the color and aroma was nice but it lacked somehow in flavor . i was expecting the blueberry to play a big part in the flavor and really feel like it fell short . i was also expecting a tartness to it . neither were apparent . faint blueberry taste not tart no real hoppy taste . just kinda fell flat . i m not gon na say its terrible but will probably not try it again . the lacing resembles a lindeman s but lacing means nothing if the flavor isnt quite right . to me its compareable to a mich ultra with a blueberry in the glass . which was not what i was looking for . as for the alcohol content . it is but kinda gives you a kick in the pants . i agreed with another reviewer that said seemed more like .,taste,0.4,0
this dark brown beer pours with an off white head that fills my pint glass . the head slowly recedes to a rocky layer of foam that clings to the sides of the glass . the aroma is all malt sweetness with a slight huskiness . the taste is roasted malt caramel and sweetness . notes of chocolate and a slight smokiness are present as well . very complex flavor . the alcohol is noticable on the finish and it warms the throat on the way down . the finish also has a lingering sweetness most likely also from the alcohol . this is not a beer for the hop fan but malt lovers should but it by the case . the mouthfeel is very full and creamy . the drinkability is good considering the alcohol content . i m very surprised this beer is not in the top . a truly underrated beer .,taste,1.0,1
i am partially embarrased to admit bud light is almost always im my fridge . it s my wifes beer of choice and to be honest on rare occasion its mine too . bud light is wonderful for the fact after working outside in degree tempetures i come home about as gross as you can possibly imagine and i dont want to waste my good and wonderful beer on my compromised state so i ll have a bud light . goes down smooth as all hell i m pretty sure i ca n t even taste it anymore and after one or two of these i m certainly a bit relaxed and ready to enjoy the fine beer waiting in the fridge for me .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
i am drinking this straight out of the oz . bottle . despite the label s claims it does not have a great taste but it is less filling . the taste leaves something to be desired but it is one of the best light beers out there . with that said the drinkability is exceptionally high because if its lack of taste . overall this beer is drinkable and will get you krunk but if you re looking for taste complexity or smell look elsewhere .,taste,0.2,0
this beer pours a deep dark brown color with accents of ruby . it has a creamy thick medium sized tan head that has good retention and lacing too . wofts of sweet milk chocolate and faint notes of roasty malts and toffee . the flavor is the same but a lot more muted and kinda watered down compaired to the flavor . had a nice creamy medium body . and very drinkable . a very nice porter indeed .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a mug from a bomber a pours a deep copper color with good head retention s smells subtely fruity nothing that resonates off the top of my head t a mixture of fruity and spicy tastes a lot like plum m medium bodied but with a slightly dry finish d do n t let the high alcohol content fool you this beer goes down really well probably my favorite beer from pennsylvania and the first bock besides aventinus that i ve had a chance to truely enjoy,taste,0.9,1
gordon biersch has a pretty good reputation in beer circles for their brewpubs that make beers on site so i decided to try their maibock that i found on the shelves at stateline liquors in elkton md . the beer pours a reddish amber color with a tan head the quickly devolves to a sparse coating . the beer smells very malty with sweet apples notes rising bread and hints of oxidation like turn wine or bruised fruit not good . the bock is very sweet with a thick layer of oxidation that lingers on the tongue leaving a clingy almost vegetal after taste . the oxidation tastes almost metallic like crushed apples sitting in an aluminum tin for days . i did not enjoy this beer very much and i would not try this again .,taste,0.4,0
batch i have been waiting for you . a rosewood red brown . a decent light brown head.looks dark and wonderful . s at first smell you get a nice dose of citrusy hops with a background smell of smoke plum burnt chocolate and other dark fruits . really smells like a good barleywine . t first thing that hits you is a huge smoked malts smoke flavor . transitions into a gamut of hops . first you get the piney resinous hops and on the back you get the citrusy hops . not a huge alcohol presence . when it warms you get a serious cough syrup robotussin finish . very unappealing in that sense . this beer is all over the place . m good mouthfeel . it s not a huge sticky beer and is pretty smooth . no real burn this is the best aspect of the beer imo . d after of them in the past week or so giving it every chance i possibly could . i wo n t be having another.the last one i really almost did n t want to finish it . as i stated before when it warms even a little.it starts to become fairly unenjoyable . as a huge fan of bells beer this came as a massive dissapointment . when i heard the specs of the beer i was hoping this was n t how it would turn out . a huge mess . a beer that tries to be everything and ends up going nowhere . maybe i will try one a year from now if the opportunity presents itself just to see how it ages and to compare but that s it .,taste,0.4,0
about a year ago this date i was urged to try this out by a pregnant girl who felt someone needed to consume one . even though i though my expectations would too high i feel this is the best tasting pale ale in my books . little carbonation or lacing . apeared a bit darker than most american pale ales . i bit pricey in the grocery store paid . a bottle at a pizza place tonight .,taste,0.9,1
a brown with a hint of red at the edges . three fingers of mocha colored head retains well great lacing about the best i ve seen . s mostly malty but an interesting balance with grassy hops . aroma is not that intense perhaps too cold . as it warms i get hints of brown sugar and plumb . t malty up front with brown sugar maple syrup and a hint of coffee . mid palate is hoppy and piny giving it a unique balance . finishes bitter alst dark chocolate . m smooth and crisp at the same time . small carbonation no alcohol heat . o this is a fantastic ale i think my favorite seaonal . i highly recommend it . quite complex with great hop and malt balance .,taste,1.0,1
volo cask days sunday session . this was a murky cloudy dark ale with an off white head one finger or less not bad for a cask or so i found out . i had a hard time detecting a smell . hoppy dry mouthfeel with balanced bitterness . overall a very nice drinking ale and i d love to try this again sometime .,taste,0.9,1
i seem to recall from my younger days many years ago that i thought this was a decent beer . not any more . we were flying back from texas and i wanted a couple beers . this seemed like the best of some bad choices . it was a clear yellow with a small head and a fair amount of carbonation . it had an aroma of grain corn . taste was very vague . i d describe it as somewhat sweet and leave it at that . not much either way for mouthfeel and drinkable like water is drinkable .,taste,0.4,0
a hazy tan in color . extremely heady . s yeasty hefeweizen like . to me indistinguishable from a german hefeweizen t quite hefeweizen like but with a sweet doughy taste . also kinda banana y . m somewhat heavy in some way hard to describe . o okay but not great . definitely unique .,taste,0.8,1
a i m not sure how this is supposed to look night as red as i would have expected more like a tinted amber . s tomato not as prominent more of the corny budweiser smell with some lime juice coming through . t really bad reminds me of a bloody mary but so salty its hard to drink . lime is off putting too . just a lot of flavors all trying to compete . m thin and bad high carbonation . d had a couple sips and poured it .,taste,0.2,0
bottled a pours a deep brown with a modest bubbly head . moderate lacing . s not much smell coming from this one . cedar chocolate a bit of smoke . t ash charred wood burnt chocolate tar tobacco etc . if the so called caramel and vanilla compexity was n t obliterated by all of the earthy flavors this one might be a bit more palatable . m full bodied with moderate high carbonation . sticky with a lingering finish and a bit of heat . d obviously the wood aging is a bit overboard for me . how bout some subtlety .,taste,0.4,0
a i poured it from the nitro can into the pintglass and at first it was all head thick creamy head . after a little while it settled and a perfect amber beer with a nice white head remained . s malty with a hint of yeast . also some fruit and a bit floral hops . t well a beer that looks and smells like this sure raises the expectations but it kind of falls flat . a sweet buttery malty beer with a touch of bitterhops looks great on the paper but it does n t deliver . the tastes are to meek the aromas should be stronger than this . the aftertaste is to short . m creamy at first but soon it feels like water . d i m glad i tried this one but it s not likely i will buy it again . it looked and smelled great but the taste was a bit to meek for my taste .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle received via i want that bif from lou . thanks for the opportunity . was looking for something to toast mj with and this called out to me . poured into a rapscallion glass forming a surprising tan head over the cloudy reddish brown brew . head fades to swirly uneven layer of bubbles in a flash with lots of tiny bubbled lace . aroma is earthy leathery with sherry notes . taste is tart through and through with some muddy maltiness present but not much else peeks through the tart . mouthfeel is remarkably still lightly bubbly and drinkability is okay although the funkiness is a bit off putting . this one has n t weathered as well as i had hoped but heck at years this brew could drink itself legally so why can we expect . . .,taste,0.6,1
first let me say that i love hop forward beers and stoudts . that being said and given the time of year and the pretty decent reviews on this beer i thought i would give it a try w no reservations . now i dont know if its just me or if i need to become more acquainted w flavored beers but the was not a pleseant experience . the overwhelming pumpkin and spice made this un drinkable for me . i wanted to like this beer before i ever tasted it but could not even finish the oz glass . i will say that the young lady who was sitting next to me loved it and proceeded to finish the entire bottle .,taste,0.3,0
draught into . litre glass in berlin germany . a clear gold with half finger thin head of poor retention . sm fresh clean barley . light scent . t clean barley with stale finish . a bit bitter on the finish . nothing new . built rather blandly . not difficult to balance only one note . mf too wet coarse in the wrong places . dr a bit shite for berlin prices .,taste,0.6,1
comes in a quart bottle that looks like an old hillbilly wiskey jug . .i like the bottle better than the beer .,taste,0.4,0
was just broke today so i grabed some . fizzy and yellow look but the smell is pretty clean . taste is super clean when ice cold and the month is water . but you knew that already right . anyway my go to cheap drink when i just need a buzz . for only a pack cant beat it .,taste,0.8,1
paradox pours slightly cloudy with a deep amber color and a good head that nicely laces the pint glass . the paradox of this beer is that while its a malty amber ale it has a great hop presence that balances the beer out . you get the sweetness of the malt with a clean and bright finish that lingers pleasantly . paradox would pair well with spicy oriental food as well as beef and chicken entrees . paradox is a seasonal beer available on draft only at galena brewing company and area restaurants and bars . ibus . abv,taste,0.9,1
a poured macro lager yellow with a nice head that lingered . not what i expect from a marzen . s malts some citrusy hops . t while i really like this beer it is missing many of the typical marzen o fest sweet nutty and malty flavor . it seems like a slightly maltier pils . has really nice hop malt balance . m light very crisp . decent carbonation . d a here . being withing style doe n t really count on this one . having said that this beer is wonderful . with a . abv this is a highly sessionable easy drinking refreshing beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured from the oz bomber bottle into a belgian goblet . appearance beer pours a clear amber with a finger head of foam that quickly dies down to little bacteria shapes on the top of the liquid . lacing is thick and clingy with tiny bubbles . smell mighty american oak with a rich plum and yeasty phenol character . honey and breads but mostly the wood . is n t a quad supposed to be aged with oak anyway . this oak is just a tad strong . no hops . taste big oak that tastes as if they have left the beer in the barrel too long . sweet brown sugar more from malts than candi . plums honey starfruit rasins . big alcohol burn on the finish . no hops . really ca n t get past all that oak . mouthfeel beer kicks back like i ve just taken a shot of whisky . all that oak really overpowers the mouthfeel leaving a sticky sensation on the lips . medium carbonation . drinkability i was really under the impression that for a beer to be a quad it had to be aged in an oak barrel anyway but in this case it has been aged too long in an american oak barrel . this severely detracts from the light drinkability of the beer and makes me want to run for the hills . that said i will age my other bottle back and see what this does in a few years .,taste,0.8,1
dissapointing appearance for a stout . poured about a half inch head that reduced to almost nothing . small spotty traces of lacing saved it from a . . the color is a solid black . very appealing aroma with alot going on . hints of mocha coffee roasted grains sweet malts and hops . i m happy with the . abv . i do not like my stouts to high in alcohol . it could use more body being that it is a bit watery . has a nice moderate carbonation along with a spicey hop flavor . it is very drinkable and i can see myself finishing the whole six pack . has a dry bitter lingering coffee like finish . it is not overly sweet and has just the right amount of sweetness . the complexity of the aroma does n t match that of the taste though . overall a great drinkable stout worthy of a try . thanks to the wife for picking it out .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle into my narke tulip . version . pours a light black with a disappointing total lack of carbonation nada . a light aroma but very intriguing and complex . very matly balance of sweet chocolate vanlla light coffee finish but not bitter coffee a cool peat moss underlies everything . the taste is a lot of the aroma lightly sweet a little coffee just not a ton going on to keep me wanting to drink . the feel is fine nothing special . drinkability is off the hook good no way in hell you canll this is crushed this bottle in like minutes . a very up and down for kunhenn but the aroma and drinkability factor to get you messed up quickly makes it worth trying .,taste,0.7,1
from the cask at the ayinger brau haus across from hofbrau straw golden in color . creamy long lasting head but only moderately thick . balanced malty aroma with typical german hops but not many . slight hints of caramel unexpected from such a lager . excellent malty bitter balance . caramel from the aroma persists in the smell . mild hints of sulfur typical in a lager . creamy texture that lingers . easy drinking and begged for more but i had other beers to try . overall i would drink this again and recommend it .,taste,1.0,1
pours absolutely black with a nice thick brown head that slowly fades away . smell is all chocolate and coffee huge chocolate aromas dominate . taste starts off very dark chocolatey and slowly fades into a nice dark roasted coffee flavor that linger o the tongue for a good amount of time . the brew is a little thin for an oatmeal and that is the only thing that is holding this brew back . extremely drinkable . a great brew that is just a little short of being absolutely stellar . another good one from ipswich . thanks to the bierman for the brew .,taste,1.0,1
app pours kinda dark for a porter very brown with an off white head . the head does n t stay long but the carbonation looks alright . smell a little alcohol nice coffee . smells like multiple blends . some caramel too . taste the coffee sticks out a lot with some hazelnut or macadamia tastes too . there s an intense caramel sweetness that adds to the coffee taste and does n t override anything followed by some balanced floral hops on the end . this is a great porter taste . i brewed one the other day and really hope mine ends up like this . mouthfeel smooth and slick . which was a little off putting but a deep roasted bitterness takes over balances it out . could be better with a little more texture . there was also a hint of alcohol which sometimes is nice in a porter and in this one i found it added something . drinkability could be sessionable but the taste is so specific it s definitely a mood beer . there are much easier to drink porters out there but they may not have as strong and nicely built a taste .,taste,0.9,1
. oz . bottle into a tasting nonic . a a slight but noticeable pop of the cork precedes an overwhelmingly funky nose right at opening . i tried really hard to slosh it around for some head but nada . despite that it has a nice hazy orange body . but almost completely flat . s plenty of tartness and barnyard that mingle nicely with the strawberry and floral notes . a bit saccharine even and yes vaguely reminiscent of cat piss . not in a bad way though . definitely expected it and the strawberry seems to bring it out . t oooh tart . this is a pretty solid lambic base with a bit too sweet strawberry note almost like powdered strawberry drink mix . a little bit of straw in the finish back there with the barnyard . overall it s got a good lambic profile with some alright strawberry notes . a bit grassy maybe . m like drinking juice . this really does need more carbonation . if it had some bubbles it d make a most excellent beer . o has some nice flavor notes but falls pretty far short overall with what is just too flat a beer . i understand lambics and gueuzes are n t the most bubbly of beers but this has nothing at all and really needs something .,taste,0.8,1
poured a murky yellow brown color with a frothy thick head that was colored white . huge bubbles seemed trapped in the head . rings of lacing were left behind in my weizen glass . aromas of wheat fresh bread grains bananas and cloves . the taste was very much like that of a hefe with the addition of caramel and bread grain flavors . the fruit flavors were present throughout the session and added depth in my opinion . not nearly as sweet as other beers i ve had within this style but still sweeter than bitter . chewy texture with nice carbonation . quite drinkable .,taste,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 .,taste,0.4,0
pours a caramel reddish color with very thin white head that quickly dissapates to whisps spread throughout the glass . good lacing considering what is left of the fairly aggressive pour that yielded a very small head . a lot of alcohol in the nose sweet biscuit grapes and honey . nice medium body hints of grapes raisins honey wheat sweet grains some hops cherries alcohol are tasted in no particular order . not exactly my style but drinkable none the less . an ok brew i only semi enjoyed i wont be buying this one again .,taste,0.8,1
at a bear tasting in the mug brown caf in middelburg this was the fifth beer we tried . a deep wine red appearance a thin remaining ring of head sticking against the glas . s chocolate and coffee . t nothing much going on pretty watery beer almost no taste . m there is some carbonation . o in my life it will never be a winner .,taste,0.3,0
poured a golden orange with yellow highlights that had a half finger of head and left good blotchy lacing sticking to the glass . the aromas was super piney and the floral hops really making a statemen . it had lots of citrus and grapefruit notes alongside oaky notes and a malt presence very nice potent nose . like the aroma the flavor was super piney with floral hops and citrus grapefruit that really help propel the overall bitterness but still had oaky slight pineapple and grass earthy accents . well still being a huge hop bomb it also had a good malt backbone which balanced out the big hop punchiness . the brew was medium body with a good amount of bubbly carbonation that had a piney hop citric crsip and bitter finish . regardless of all the hop mayhem it still drank wonderfull and is a great example of a west coast hop bomb . if your a hop head this is sure to punch you palate nice . great job alpine .,taste,1.0,1
very clear pale golden with a very thin white head that did n t last long . stale hop smell sweetness evident with a characteristic lager sharpness . the flavour was lightly sweet with some bitterness balancing things at the finish . fairly well balanced with a light body .,taste,0.6,1
absolutely gigantic head . took forever to pour . dark copper with ruby tints . aroma is of roasted malt and some chocolate cocoa . slightly cidery . rich flavours or roasted coffee and chocolate . sharp bitterness from roasted malts . more cidery notes . aggressive carbonation .,taste,0.7,1
damn this is a good beer . such a smooth light taste but that belgian strength and sweetness is still lingering there . a top quality beer for an unbelievable price .,taste,0.8,1
vintage looks more like motor oil than any other beer that i have ever seen . pours out with no head what so ever . the smell is so strong that it can be smelled from a couple of feet away . smell is very port like with hints of cherry and chocolate . also some sour notes come through . the beer is so think it kinds of coats the glass like wine . some alcohol as well in the smell . when held up to the light you ca n t see through it at all . the first taste is not what i expected at all . the malt flavors are almost completely gone execept some smoky malt notes at the end . the beginning is slightly sour with hints of cherries and other berries . very thick in the mouth as it completely coats my tongue . i am amazed at how smooth this beer is . the alcohol is so hidden in with all the other flavors . to be honest this beer taste much older than years old . the oldest beer that i have tasted is a courage in the cork held up very nicely as it was still very moist . i have one more of the in the basement which i might hold off and try at years old . an extremely unique beer that is n t for everyone . i think the next bottle i will split with a friend as a desert . also i might serve it slightly warmer than this bottle which i pulled from the cellar and drank at that temperature . it seems to open up a bit more as it warms . the,taste,0.9,1
color was true dark copper that would be expected from an octoberfest but the expected qualities ended there . the thing that stuck out the most was that it tasted overly sweet and dad too syrupy a taste . there was also little to no hops flavor to be tasted . the beer was ok but definatly fell short of being called an octoberfest .,taste,0.4,0
this beer poured a slightly cloudy gold and orange body with a small white head . i thought it was bit too dark for a wheat but it is different so i let the color slide . the head was non existent after a few minutes maybe it was the glass but it was n t big and fluffy to begin with . the taste was agave spicy and sweet but nothing else . the beer did n t keep up with the agave juice thrown in here . the mouthfeel was syrupy not light and wheaty as i was expecting . i was really bummed by this beer it had way too much agave syrup and not enough wheat beer to balance out the syrup .,taste,0.4,0
bottling into tulip live tasting . appearance pours a wonderful jet black i could n t get any head to form minimal ring of medium brown bubbles that dissipate quickly . no lacing whatsoever . smell struck me as sort of odd rather than the roasty malty coffee chocolate aromas i was expecting im getting tons of olive both green and black and not much else at all . taste jumped right in with black and green olives had an interlude of cocoa and chocolate coffee and malt before switch right back to olives . not entirely sure what caused that and not a bad flavor but not something i d expect for the style . mouthfeel fairly thick and quite smooth but certainly not chewy or as viscous or syrupy as i d like . overall definitely not a terrible beer but i am fairly certain i would n t drink this one again unfortunately . i m a huge fan of the irs style and in the flavor department it just is n t doing it for me unfortunately .,taste,0.6,1
p cl brown bottle trappistenbier stamped around the neck . a pours a dark brown with a thick and creamy tan colored head . visible bits of black yeast when held up to light . s peppery slight caramel notes . t chocolate malty and fruity . a dry alcoholic bit after the first impression but nonetheless a great experience for the tongue . warming . m coarse almost gritty from the yeast . medium carbonation and relatively thick body . d drinkable and for me that s an interesting concept for a belgian ale . if these did n t cost so much here in fl i d consider buying this every week .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . pours coffee black being that it is dark but not opaque . little held and no retention . smell is dark cherry light raisin and herbal . slight alcohol presence . taste is very mixed with cherry and ginger dominating combined with mixed herbs and spices . the white sage is slightly noticable . the juniper is very mellow . slight malts in the finish and no hop presence what so ever . very carbonated up front but mellows out quickly . very thin feel this is a pretty decent winter warmer . i wish i had these earlier in the winter season but i am glad i had the chance to try this out . i was wanting one but never got around to getting one . thanks jace .,taste,0.9,1
smells grainy and malty the head is fizzy and falls quick the color is pale straw like . taste is very sweet and and grainy . very rough around the edges with a bitter sugary taste that just lingers almost no hop profile at all overall pass it up . could n t even down half of this one,taste,0.6,1
sn knows how to make a good looking beer . dark black pour with rich dark finger head . very nice retention and thick cascades of lace . nose is disappointing . faintly sweet and milky but not much else . very weak chocolate as the glass warms . a lot more bitter than the nose suggests . starts creamy chocolate kicks in midway through and bitter roast sets in with the finish . finishes drier than expected but with a bit of milk sweetness . feel is just slightly south of what i would like in a basic stout . needs a tad more malt body . overall a very nice stout . something you can drink year round .,taste,0.9,1
poured a nice golden yellow with a slight head that laster through the duration of the drink . the carbonation can be described as moderate at best . not much in the way of aroma although there is a slight fruity twinge to it . the taste was remarkably smooth very a little bit of malt taste insterpersed with some hops . overall this beer is ramarkably smooth and quite drinkable . definitely one of the better ice beers that i have had . it would probably be a good beer for tailgating parties .,taste,0.8,1
a finger of off white head . red at bottom of glass and gets lighter towards the top . the rocky head dissipates just a bit and clears way for bubbles . s grape soda rasberry jam sour fruity lambic . t hoppy burn but sour . hits back of tounge and washes settles to the front . kind of a backwards effect . very fizzy and grape . this beer will hit your nose as much as your mouth . tastes like acidic citrus fruit juices after brushing your teeth . very interesting but not too pleasant . m i think this is a little too carbonated . to the point of fizzy . this settles in the weirdest backwards way . thin mouth feel . d i do n t think i will be purchasing this again . it s drinkable in the sense that you ca n t taste any booze at all but it s not drinkable in the sense that it s fizzy and too acidic .,taste,0.4,0
sampled from roommates bomber into a snifter . rich and creamy mocha tan head . black liquid opaque . gritty looking like fine coffee grounds in there . smell is initially peaches some vauge wine y sour fruits peach dominates the nose noticeable hops in the end . the hops and peaches do compliment well nice selection of hops there odells . not much porter aroma to pick up maybe some slight coffee or oak notes in the background but nothing that would suggest an imperial porter . too much peach not enough roasted grain for balance . the peaches smell nice but it s just too much for this beer . initial taste is a tart blast of juicy peaches nectarines and grapefruit . again the fruit aspect really makes an aggressive first impressions . after some purposeful warming in order to coax out more of the background porter flavors the fruit does mellow out some finally . still not much in the roasted malts department . more of the oak comes through providing a slight smokiness . does n t finish too dry just a little tart and sweet on the palette . some mild alcohol warmth . feels a too thin to be an imperial porter if i can harp on the style . smooth but too thin . overall i did n t like the introduction of peaches to a porter . i just do n t think the flavors match up well . tart and slightly dry are not what i think of when it comes to an imperial porter . i m open minded to new things but some ideas just do n t pan out . this was one of them .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark slightly reddish brown with a towering foamy light tan head . there is a spicy banana and clove aroma along with a little yeast . there is a light slightly fruity sweet banana taste with some spiciness clove and a slight sugary sweetness remniscent of brown sugar that comes in for the finish . slight dark fruits and chocolate come in for the finish . all in all enjoyable the alcohol is felt but not too heavily . worth a try in my book .,taste,0.9,1
a translucent deep mahogany color moderate carbonation head poured thin and dissipated to paper thin head leaving no lace . s very very clean . faint chocolate and caramel malts . t roasted malts clean crisp hop bite berries and coffee . good lingering bitter hops and berry aftertaste . it is complex and delightful . m astringent and drying not a bad thing . bity and strong . medium body and tingly . d highly drinkable . this is a wintertime warmer and a beer that will give you a good feeling without having to feel full .,taste,1.0,1
poured a dark brown red color respectable brown head smells sour and bitter some funky oak odors as well taste is definitely sour would make someone pucker if they were unsuspecting . i had this as part of a beer flight and will be going back for a full glass in the coming weeks for sure . lots of oak sour cherry somem dark fruits and some wild beasties to level it out . i really enjoyed the flavors that were brought out in this one good carbonation nice and smooth body this has clearly been perfected and i would not hesitate to recommend to anybody that enjoys a good beer . i can not believe that there is only in this one completely stunned by this revelation,taste,1.0,1
pours a nice rich red color very little foam . smell is hops and very very little floral notes . taste is nice like smoked hops but not too hoppy nicely balanced after taste is just hops . mouth feel is light goes down real easy . as far as drinkaility goes you could drink this beer all night long .,taste,0.9,1
pours a rich amber but not quite coppery dark enough and the head is minimal soapy smell is strongly of sweet munich malts thats how it should be taste is the same with some hoppy bitterness to balance but not quite deep enough others do it better mouthfeel is rich an very refreshing like most munich beers noch eins bitte .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a champagne flute . dark reddish brown with a medium desnsity very active tan head . the smell is chocolate and tannins backed by a pronounced yeast note . the taste is very intense sweet plums and dark chocolate . the finish has notes of orange and nutmeg . outstanding . the mouthfeel is nicely effervescent but a bit thin . the drinkability is great . there is an alcolhol warmth to the finish but this beer really masks the alcohol well . if you like belgian brown ales and if you like good champagne definitly try this . if you can afford it . ouch .,taste,0.9,1
pours out bright golden yellow and sits crisp gold in the glass with a large creamy white head . fades slowly leaving good lacings around the glass . rich malty aroma is crisp laden with pils malt . dry and crackery with traces of yeast . mild grassy hops throw out some spicy notes . tastes quite malty up front fairly doughy . hops immediately shine through with rich bitterness and white pepper . light sourness detected finish is well bittered with some light fruitiness . rather soft and smooth in the mouth carbonation seems a bit low for style . however it s still quite refreshing . nice hop character but too malty for a german pils . on the other hand it makes for some fantastic drinking .,taste,0.6,1
had this brew for awhile but bought it already about years old at a reputable dealer so i think it s been taken care of . aroma is ginger strong ginger almost overpowering . looks golden brown with some chinkies floating inside had a head that dissipated fast . mouthfeel is silky almost flat little carbonation . this is alright but a little too much ginger in the flavor for me to want to drink this more than once . finish is clean but the ginger overrides most of the flavor during the drink there is some citrus notes some belgian yeast and other spices . alcohol well hidden nice but not my favorite from this company .,taste,0.6,1
a typical orange and amber body with a bone white head that dissipates fairly quickly . s banana pumpkin a bit of vanilla . t first taste is that of sweet vanilla but it is soon drowned out by pumpkin and nutmeg . i remember tasting cinnamon when having this before but i m not detecting it this time . nothing new emerges towards the end though the vanilla does make a brief resurgence . the aftertaste is somewhat metallic though it only lasts for a second or two . m perhaps a bit overcarbonated . fairly light . d asides from that brief aftertaste there are no offending flavors and the low alcohol content and light body would make it easy to drink a few or more during a session . a pleasant enough beer just not remarkable in any way . when i had this in a large pumpkin beer tasting i hosted i do remember it seeming somewhat simple and the metallic taste coming out a bit more .,taste,0.6,1
a medium brown and transparent body topped by a half finger of light tan head . s malty slightly roasty with a hint of caramel aroma . t smokey with a nutty middle and a mild roasty ending and smokey molasses finish . quite complex really . m rather watery with a moderate coarse texture throughout with much o it presenting itself near the end and into the finish . not the most drinkable in my opinion . however it seems to cater to the more advanced beer drinker . someone looking for a complex german dark lager . unfortunately those styles seem to be a dying breed in my neck of the woods .,taste,0.9,1
a good oatmeal stout but i m a little more reserved about its merit .,taste,0.6,1
hmm . this was an odd experience . poured from a bottle into an oversized wine glass . huh . pour is brown . very brown . kinda dark but not nearly as black as i think imperial stouts ought to be . also does n t look all that thick . what the . . is this an imperial stout . head rises up and then quickly fizzles out leaving a thin residue on the glass . the faintest of off white cirrus clouds remains at the top of the brew . this is not impressive for an imperial stout . maybe for an imperial brown ale this would be better . but this does n t fit the style . smell is okay . not as complex as i would like but the one standout dimension is of scotch whisky . and i do like it . once the beer warms i get a bit of bittersweet chocolate in the nose . also smells quite hot . taste is thankfully the best part of this beer . it s not quite to style so it loses points there . but i really like the taste of this beer . the scotch is prominent the chocolate notes dance behind the whisky and i get a faint sense of dark fruit . there is a barrel component intermixed throughout everything as well . i would like some more roasted notes in here perhaps coffee maybe some vanilla or something . but you know this is pretty tasty . long slightly hot finish . not bad at all . mouthfeel . agh . not impressive . too thin . i expect imperial stouts to be viscous chewy to fill my mouth with oily goodness that sounded dirty did n t it . . this was pretty thin and sharp . meh . i could drink more of this . i just would rather drink other stuff . luckily the taste of this beer saves it from being mediocre . as it is it s slightly better than that . i wanted an imperial stout but this does n t quite qualify imho . i do n t anticipate buying any more bottles of this as there are much much better impy stouts . but i might consider trying it on tap .,taste,0.8,1
it poured a golden orange haze with no head . there was just a ring of lacing around the head of the tulip glass . it had a strong hop smell with a suttle malt undertone . the smell was not balanced . it had a strong hop taste with a clean finish . not sense of the malt in the beverage . i found it to not be smooth at all . it was very strong . it was far to strong to drink more than one of these in a sitting . this beer is just a good daily visit it is not a session beer at all .,taste,0.7,1
a poured out an opaque jet black color with a small tan head of foam . minimal lacing . s peppers lots and lots of peppers . did not detect any stout like aromas . t tasted of fiery heat . burning heat . m it s hard to say . i know it was light but it was so hot its hard to determine other mouthfeel aspects . o if you re one of those people that likes food that is so insanely hot that it has no flavor then you ll love this beer . sadly i do n t consider fire to be a flavor .,taste,0.2,0
pours a dark brown with a thin head that fades quickly leaving a little bit of film on top . smell is primarily caramel and chocolate . not much roasted aroma here . taste is pretty sweet as well with some semi sweet chocolate and caramel with a hint of roasted malt . smooth full bodied and very drinkable but definitely not my favorite porter . the holiday porter is way better .,taste,0.6,1
the pour was amber as promised and the nose was very interesting . the floral notes were immense and very pleasing . i could also smell a mixture of cedar and perfume . bleh . tastes just like it smells . it tastes like i m a kid and drinking my sister s perfume . mouthfeel is good but who cares when it tastes this bad . la binchoise meet my drain .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a sampler glass . nice red amber color with a decent head that quickly goes to a thin ring . not much lacing . very herbal and hoppy aroma pine scented too . very powerful flavor that just was not for me . tasted like fresh mowed grass hoppy grass that is and an herbal tea . maybe this one did not mix well with the other beers in this session for me . i will say my son loved it .,taste,0.4,0
origianlly sampled september . i can name this beer in one word smooth this is remarkably easy drinking considering it is abv . a malty nose w a long lasting tan head . brown black color . it does n t have the roasted or chocolate coffee flavors of other imperial stouts but stands well on it own .,taste,0.9,1
slightly hazy orange amber with a pure white head . very sweet cooked sugared banana nose with undertones of pear peach and cooked sweet lemon . good not as good as it sounds . mouthfeel is lightly fizzy from champagne yeast but not as carbonated or fizzy as champange elegant but a bit to fuzzy than fizzy . taste it . you ll get it . flavor profile is just not appealing . there is a dull lightly sour lightly sweet apricot flavor that is more spoiled apricot than fresh bright apricot . there is an almost sour flavor profile but there is also underlying malt and carmel undertones . i get the impression that this one is not quite sure what it wants to be and simply misses on all counts . finish is a dull sour bitter old apricot character . an example where a collaboration just did n t work . the ball was really dropped on this one . i had to force myself to take multiple tastes and the finish was such that i could n t wait to get to the water . just my thoughts . price is not even relevant to the fact that i simply could not drink this beer be it the price tag on my bottle or be it a . a bottle this one was just not for me .,taste,0.3,0
an evergreen graduate a geoduck a greener a head brewer owner entrepreneur . what kind of beer do you get from a greener . apparently one with rice sake yeast chamomile ginger and fermentation near degrees . a sour beer that s not soured just beat to hell and showing scars . it tastes like lemonade gingery lemonade fizzy and hot and spicy and tart and fun . i like it i can see drinking this beautiful creature while mowing the lawn throwing a round of disc golf chatting with nubile ladies or watching the magnolia bloom . to classify this beer as anything other than a golden summer happiness is a failure . i want this fresh i want it fast i want it inside me .,taste,0.8,1
pours the color of a tarnished copper still and develops a creamy finger head in the tulip glass . recedes to a tenacious ring that leaves moderate lacing . smells familiarly bastardly wonderfully piney and grapefruit like with a minty herbal edge . smooth and seductive vanilla bean shows through and then a faint caramely character appears . taste is a wave of citrusy piney hops at first a wonderful herbal bouquet of grapefruit and the floor of an evergreen forest . herbal character is strong mint and maybe lavender again are suggested and give a perfume like effervescence . burnt toffee and caramel give a sturdy slightly smoky malt backbone that is huge considering how it balances the hops . the finish comes back to a crisp hoppiness . ohhh and dry oak was in the finish . full and luxurious in the mouth and a very pleasant sipper . fine active conditioning gives the hop bitterness a nudge but nothing distracting its an arrogant bastard after all . . its a pleasure to see the oak character develop as it warms and the oak is done is a noticeable but not overpowering way giving a refined edge to the bastard . an awesome beer that i hope against all odds will remain in smaller than the l size in the future .,taste,1.0,1
pours a medium ruby red . excellent head with slow even carbonation with pretty good lacing . couldnt pick up any specific aroma mayber a hint of muddiness . medium body in the mouth clean and bold . very nice . heavy roasted caramel malt with little grain in the beginning for sweetness . finishes acceptably bitter with a nice hoppy finish . slight tings of import lager metal taste . i get to the amana colonies a couple times a year and i will definetly get this brew again,taste,0.9,1
this beer looks very good but as a light japanese beer it is indeed light and lacking in what one expects of one s beer . however it s a nice golden sunflower color and it is extraordinarily easy to drink . not bad for a light happoshu . the green label also makes me happy .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into my new belgium globe glass . appearance pours a slightly hazy dark amber almost brown with one finger of white head . the head lingered for awhile slowly subsiding to a thin layer . decent lacing . smell an apricot sweetness bready malts . minimal hops some piney notes in the background somewhat of a tangy note as well . sweet malts and hints of the alcohol seep through . taste where are the hops . tastes more like a fruit soda than a beer . sweet and tangy apricots dominate the flavor . and well that s really it . a minimal hop bitterness in the aftertaste but not much of one . some breadyness from the malts seem through but the tangy notes of the apricots are the dominant flavor . this is not an ipa . somewhat of an artificial flavor aftertaste which is fairly unpleasant . alcohol does n t seep through at all . tastes more like a wheat beer if anything . mouthfeel thick but highly carbonated . coats the mouth but the high carbonation stings a little . drinkability one was enough . i do n t really know what this was but this was not an ipa . it tasted like really highly carbonated fruit juice . it was easy to drink i guess . i ve heard this year s batch is n t nearly as good as previous years but this year s is all i have to go on and i was not a fan .,taste,0.4,0
pours a deep amber pretty cloudy with a big head . can aka nanokeg poured into tulip glass . big complex american hop aroma citrus pine floral dank all rolled into one pretty great . first tasted it cold around degrees . all though this is n t technically an ipa it tastes like one . the can says ibus but this is as bitter as any big ipa . the can says ibus but it s more bitter than many ipas i ve tasted . it s on par with green flash s hop head red in look and bitterness and that clocks in at ibus so basically the same . it also has a grassy vegetal not totally pleasant aftertaste which i m guessing comes from the wet hops . at this temp i do n t taste any spices or pumpkin it s all overpowered by the hops which are totally dominating my palate . like many ipas and the west coast reds ambers i find this a little too bitter and unbalanced when cold . as it warmed up it became more drinkable and the malt came out a bit but i still would n t say it s balanced . they say there s pumpkin ginger in there . unfortunately the flavor those ingredients contribute is extremely faint almost non existant . there is some spiciness to it maybe i m tasting nutmeg but it s hard to tease apart from the spiciness of the hops . again i think they went overboard on the hops for this style . mouthtfeel is light good carbonation and puckery from the hops . i feel like this fall there are way more pumpkin ales out than i ve ever seen in the past . even the macros are in there trying to get in on the game with shock top and blue moon pumpkins . so it s a valiant effort to carve a niche in what s become a crowded craft pumpkin beer marketplace . but i do n t know about this beer . i live in brooklyn i was born here and i m generally a fan of sixpoint s hometown beers . so it pains me to say it but if they were going for a pumpkin ale this beer is way off the mark . if you re looking for a pumpkin pie or some sweet flavor steer clear of this one . my score is based on that style . in a blind taste test there s no way you d guess this was a pumpkin ale . if you re a hop head looking for an ipa or west coast amber with a huge hop aroma a dash of spice and a some funky wet hop flavors it s worth checking out the autumnation . either way i d definitely let this one warm up a bit if you want to taste anything besides hops .,taste,0.4,0
pretty cloudy copper color with bare hint of head . smells like grapefruit extreme hops and a slight whiff of plant roots . tastes superb for a change ruby red grapefruit hops all the way but begins with a wake up call of astringeny surprising smooth long hoppy finish is it . . . light caramel . sweet cream . a winner .,taste,0.9,1
after reviewing the southern tier creme brulee i visited the surly girl saloon a quality southwestern comfort food eatery in my beloved columbus ohio to partake in my next southern tier experience . i saw the tap handle and ordered up a pint of southern tier s pale wheat ale . the is a session beer . abv but i did expect some great flavor just not that diesel bite . the first thing i noticed when the waitress set the glass on the table was its clarity . i expected a little fog in the glass of this wheat beer but it was as clear as a cheap domestic light lager . it did have a slightly creamy one finger head that stuck around a while but it had some slight undefined lacing rings as i sipped . i can say that there was no nose to this brew at all . i may as well have been sniffing an empty glass . maybe a subtle smell of hops prevailed but definitely no hint of citrus or malt as expected of a pale or wheat ale . without even taking a sip i asked the waitress if maybe she poured a pabst s by mistake but there was no mistake . besides some subtle carbonation differences the tasted pretty much like a run of the mill mass produced lager . i was extremely disappointed to say the least . i could have paid one third of what i did for some happy hour hooch . i could detect a little sweetness albeit very little and a slightly hoppier finish than a typical watering hole beer . the is very bland . where the wheat was i have no idea . the consistency of the head was the most appealing part of the mouthfeel . once the head had dissipated the was very thin and cheap feeling . this may very well have been the intent of southern tier being a session ale but i expected a little more viscosity . the is about as drinkable as a budweiser if that is what i am looking for . it s a session ale without that yeasty nose and flavor which is replaced by a very subtle sweetness and a light hop bitter nibble . the is a great brew to complement a meal when the beer is n t supposed to be the focus . it s not for those looking to be hopped out of your mind or looking to put the pedal to the metal with a high octane after burn but it s not intimidating to the novice and impossible to hate for the connoisseur who knows what to expect . side note southern tier brews the in commemoration of earth day as the bottles are packaged in recycled materials .,taste,0.4,0
two ways to consider this i have enough of a sense of humor about beer to drop . on a six pack of a beer that seems to market itself as something horrible with its gaudy purple can and well name . beer is all it says . light is much smaller . that s kind of funny . the other way is that i m an idiot who just bought something that is marketed as being horrible and i should expect any pain that this brew may cause me . tepid pour . very light yellow with a small very short lived head . smells at first of nothing . when it warms it takes on the absolutely repugnant odor of a can of a regular bad macro that s been sitting for a few days . ya know that smell of week old bud . well this was opened ten minutes ago and it smells like that . tastes . not half bad actually . a little metal but a surpising amount of fruit esters especially for a light lager . seriously if the smell was n t so goddamn horrible this would be a top notch light . erm . okay as it warms it starts to taste like it smells . oh and it should also work on the mournful dispepsia it causes . and the headache .,taste,0.4,0
appearance it was a nice clear ruby color with a beautiful sticky off white lace . the head settled slow but was very nice . the smell was of fresh hops . a very grapefruit flavor . the taste was very sweet and malty . much more malty that i had expected . it was very mild for an ipa i thought . there was a slight tinny flavor at the end that was n t very pelasant . the mouthfeel was a good consitency . for how malty it was it had a nice consitency . a very drinkable brew . i could make this a session brew . at . it is weighing in slightly for a session brew but i think it could happen .,taste,0.7,1
big thanks to dave d b for sharing this bad boy . served in a fuller s imperial pint glass . a three fingers of the dirtiest off white foam bordering on sandy blonde . solid retention and lots of spotty lacing the foam dissipates to a very thick cap that sticks around until the beer is almost done . transparent golden colored brew that has a nice glow to it . great looking stuff . s candied citrus grapefruit orange pine and some dank earthy notes as well it s very busy in terms of hop variety but they somehow seem to all work together . like many dipas there is a healthy amount of sweet toffeed malt flavors that complement the citrus sweetness . great balance and intensity . t this is a bit of a letdown compared to the smell with a lot less of the citrus and more pine and plenty of bitterness on the tongue and palate . there s a bread dough character to the malt that comes out a bit more and the sweetness is tempered a bit . the aftertaste is bitter but surprisingly mild compared to the initial assault . m dry finish with some nice oily hop resins . bigger body than the other alpine brews i ve had recently duet nelson but still definitively medium bodied . nice moderate carbonation . no complaints here . d the is incredibly well hidden with no obvious heat in the taste or smell . it definitely will sneak up on you if you re not careful . moderate carbonation and bitterness make this one easy to down in a hurry .,taste,0.8,1
i am not terribly familiar with the style but this one feels a little on the featherweight side of things . poured ruby brown with a slight head into a snifter glass . the color is very nice . the smell is of sweet candi and caramel . the flavor to say the least has variety depth and complexity . i enjoyed the different parts the dried fruit sweet and a little tart . it felt smooth at first and sticky in the end . the pack will take me a few weeks i would guess not something i really am craving after having one . so i gave it kinda a low score on drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pours a nice light golden yellow with a robust fingers of spongy head . fairly active visible carbonation whittles it down over time . smell grapefruit zest grapefruit zest some mild floral hops in there and oh yeah grapefruit zest . taste holy grapefruit batman . i know there s something else in here but the grapefruit zest flavor is so overpowering that it s all i can pick up . tried to cut the taste with crackers and cheese in between sips but there s no denying that this beer tastes more like a bitter grapefruit juice than an ipa . mouthfeel nothing really notable here . it s a bit dry on the finish . drinkability if grapefruit is your thing then you re golden . i found it a bit on the astringently bitter side due to that grapefruit zest flavor . i did finish the glass i poured but i personally would classify this one as barely drinkable . your tastes may vary . overall not all that impressed and not what i would expect in a rogue ale . though hops were present this beer is overpoweringly grapefruit . i just could n t get past that very blatant smell and flavor and with the dry finish i was left unimpressed .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . comes out a dark brown sort of burgundy color . small white head that does n t stick around not much lacing to it either . very dark but decent clarity to it . smell is good pretty strong as well . well malted dark fruit sweet almost candied or sort of a liquorish flavor . in addition to all of that there is a strong hop presence in the smell too . it s not strong but there s a slight hint of chocolate . taste is the best part . it has a sweet nuttiness to it with dark dried fruit flavor . malted barley with a hint of chocolate just a touch though . slight hoppy aftertaste but not strong it s blended in with the rest of the flavors . the mouthfeel is ok its certainly full bodied and has a good carbonation level . it could finish a little cleaner . drinkability is about the same as well . the beer gets a little better as it warms up . i like it a decent dopplebock .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a dark brown color almost black with a light brown colored head . head becomes a thin layer of bubbles and leaves some nice layered lacing . s a rich smell of coffee roasted malts a touch of chocolate . a very light earthy hop smell too . t dominanted by coffee with a bit of roasted malts chocolate and a touch of darker fruits . hops are very very light here . m a bit lighter in body than i d prefer . lighter side of medium in body and lower end on carbonation . o pretty solid brew . if your a porter fan this one should be right up your alley .,taste,0.9,1
drank on tap at spuyten duyvil brooklyn ny poured a clear glowing orange amber with a frothy bubbly khaki one finger head that slowly faded to a stubborn film . large patches of lacing stuck all down the glass . the aroma was very faint . mild herbal hops were barely detectable . even as the beer warmed the aroma remained placid . the taste was all hops from start to finish . piney resiny hops hit hard up front and never let up . a spicy alcohol kick appeared mid palate . the long lasting finish was an intense mix of pine and bitter grapefruit . mouthfeel was medium light bodied with a crisp lively carbonation . as with many other fresh hop ales i have sampled this beer was overwhelmingly hoppy bitter and unbalanced . i actually had a difficult time finishing my pint . i would recommend this to only the most devoted of hop heads .,taste,0.7,1
there is really almost no point to reviewing this beer as it is made for college students strapped for cash that want to get drunk fast . college students usually are n t concerned with taste but ease of consumption and this goes down easy . obviously not for the beer connoisseur but perfect for its intended purpose . natty is worth a college student spending a few bucks on .,taste,0.2,0
while i agree with the other reviewers regarding color and head the complexity of the beer spoke to me at first sip . what first started as a malty easy to drink mouthfeel soon progressed to a wonderful flavor that only intensified after swallowing . i picked up on hints of coffee and chocolate toward the end enjoying it so much that i drank faster just for that aftertaste . this was my first try of beer from the dunedin brewery but it shall not be my last .,taste,0.8,1
a very hazy straw color with a head that is only a few shades off of bright white . lots bubbles coming up from the bottom of the glass . as expected there is lots of lacing around the glass . s strong sense of hops not much malt . the smell has a little bit of sweetness and nothing that really jumps out at me t taste has that infamous belgium yeasty taste . there is a slight bitterness . m this is a lighter body beer and was expected going in at only . o this is a good beer that s about it . it reminds me a lot of the ommegang hennepin .,taste,0.8,1
oz undated bottle into a pint a amber colored pour with a strong head . large amounts of bubbling and carbonation . head dissipated to a film in about seconds . s very light and subtle sweet malt smell . almost impossible to discern . t starts with very little flavor perhaps a bit of the malt flavors . no bitterness or excitement in a very boring mid stream . finishes with a tart almost oxidized bite . very puckering . m has some carbonation bite on it but after that breaks down it seems watery . d not hard to drink can go down easy . manageable flavor and light caloric content make this one work in the drinkability area . i must admit that this one aint good . i wanted to like it but failed miserably .,taste,0.4,0
very pale yellow with overcarbonated thin head that fades fast and does not lace the glass . taste worse than any other mass produced pilsner and water is more refreshing and better tasting . do not recommend even though it sells for . for a pack here in nh .,taste,0.2,0
oz tap pour into an american tumbler pint the firkin a clear red color with a small tan head and no retention that left little lacing from the ring . s undertones of malt totally overshadowed by a very strong hop aroma . floral spicy and piney . t hoppy like crazy . no apparent malts in the flavor as everything is overshadowed by the hops . very strong but flavorful . floral and spicy hopping . m sharp and crisp with a bitter finish that washes clean in the end . light to medium in body . d while this beer is tasty its incredibly hoppy and not enticing after one at all . good for one though .,taste,0.9,1
okay seriously this sounds wicked awesome and unique . a non roasted malt beer with oats and maple . sound good right . well i was super let down . admittedly the beer was served waaay too cold but after warming up to a reasonable temperature the flavor was still pretty bland . a . no rating as the restaurant bartender ca n t pour beer so well the glass was wicked small for the price was n t beer clean and the head tumbled away into nothing ness . i cant be sure what was the fault of the bar and what was intended by the brewer . the beer was a nice red brown good clarity and all that . s. maple granola not strong though just peaking through . the maple is present as a side note adding a woodsy aroma . oats are similar in that they are a faint whiff of morning oatmeal . hops are present making this a delicate balance . t. basically its a pale all with a hint of woodsy maple . totally disappointed . the dryness of the beer is rather remarkable but however it was achieved the flavor profile was impacted m. i was expecting the oats to add some body buuut again this is an average pale ale . d. just unremarkable .,taste,0.4,0
a had on tap at railyard in billings . poured a dark brown color small head that dissipated quickly no lacing . s smells very stron of hazelnuts and vanilla flavor . t much the same as smell very strong flavors of vanilla and nuts . much stronger taste than most brown ales that i ve had before . m carbonation was moderate to heavy d great tasting brown ale maybe a little over the top sweet but its better to be a little too flavorfull than not enough i guess .,taste,0.9,1
poured a cloudy yellow hay color with excellent lacing left behind in my glass . the lacing appeared sugar laiden with spots and crystal formation . a frothy head developed when poured but dissipated quickly . the only problem i had with this visually was the presence of white floaties at the bottom of my glass . the color combination just turned me off and was mildly disgusting i have to say . despite that i detected aromas of honey hard candy yeast and freshly cut grass . the taste was very much in line with what might be expected from a tripel with subtle bitterness underneath . good texture with a slightly astringent finish . overall this beer was smooth and sour with a rich and flavorful profile dominated by various sweet flavors . easy to sip and one to enjoy with cheese .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed on tap at buffalo wild wings in downtown youngstown this winter warmer pours a very nice mahogany copper with a good looking frothy white head that holds well and leaves a nice lace ring . the aroma is malty and sweet with a decent amount of spice and just a hint of hops . fairly malty and somewhat uneventful but still pleasant . very sweet with more malt and lots of spice and fruit orange and cinnamon nutmeg cardamom . moderate hops for the style . one curious characteristic is a noticeable metallic flavor not unappetizing but curious . of course there s a very significant amount of alcohol warmth . for its fairly average abv this selection will certainly keep you toasty on a chilly winter evening . starchy and smooth but with a bit of sharpness and plenty of warmth in the finish . moderate carbonation really ups the spice on the tongue . another well crafted beer from great lakes . oh and watching the steelers stomp the ravens on monday night football doesnt hurt the experience either .,taste,0.9,1
thanks clint . dark brown with a solid sheet of peanut foam . smells like honey as the label says and profoundly so there are some nougat and raisin notes in the nose as well . there are some nice things going on with the malt here some graham again in the nose . tastes sweet and . makes my face twitch . whew way too sweet with nasty acetone and alcohol flavors . the raisins in the nose come thru here with a fury and with brown sugar and granola . i really do n t dig this profile . thin with heavy carb . semi dry finish . this beer is substantially more disappointing than i had expected . i really am hit and miss with weyerbacher but this is not appropriate for my mouth .,taste,0.3,0
notes from poured from a ml bottle into a delicate chalice roughly oz. . this dubbel has a fairly dark cloudy amber color and pours with a large off white and frothy head like others of it s belgian kin . a very aromatic brew with the smell of fruit as well as an earthy hoppiness very interesting and complex . tastes of fruit and spice . the higher alcohol content of this dubbel is definitely present as opposed to some other belgians which hide it more yet still subtle and not at all unpleasant . full and well balanced body . as you swish this delicious brew across your taste buds the hops do seem to shine even more . drinkability is high and i could enjoy this any time of the year in probably any situation .,taste,0.7,1
appearance vermillion body . thick nitro like head that quickly disappears . aroma biscuits sugar syrup rotten grapefruit a hint of flowers . taste mf way off . very sweet and syrupy . rotten fruit flavors but very little bitterness . biscuit malts are overshot by sweet syrupy fruits . drinkability low . unbalanced and too sweet muddled .,taste,0.4,0
i really enjoyed trying this brew . i had heard much about it but had never tried it . my friend is a victory freak and he got me into it . it was fruitier than most stouts . poured a dark black with a tan head . it tasted of raisins an plums actually . it did have a very profound hops taste . i am a hophead so i did n t mind but others might . i wish this was a year round brew but alas i must enjoy while i can .,taste,1.0,1
bottle date . sampled august pours a hazy rich gold color that is topped by a fluffy cream tan colored head . i get soft aromas of tropical fruit oranges pepper and a faint mustiness . overall the aroma is fairly weak though . the taste is lightly sweet up front and the finish is definitely interesting i get a certain astringency and a mustiness . there are also notes of lemon orange pear and lots of spice notes in the finish . this is a very interesting beer the after taste is chock full of subtle spice notes that really grab my attention .,taste,0.9,1
pitch black with a tan head big and frothy and plenty of lace . smell is lacking . hops present . taste is big hoppy with roasted malt notes . i was surprised because i m used to porters putting malt at the forefront . this is much more hoppy than malty . the mouthfeel like the smell is lacking . i was surprised at how good this one was . i find flying dog to be quite overrated so it was a pleasant surprise . i also give this one extra points for taste because it s a porter that i actually like the only other example of the style i can truly enjoy being fuller s london porter . i like that flying dog chose to make their best beer imo a tribute to hunter thompson .,taste,0.9,1
extremely dark body . no ruby tones when held up to the light . thin tan head . faint burnt toast smell and coffee grounds with a whiff of sweeter caramel or toffee . complex flavours.a dark chocolate aftertaste . smooth . flavour get s more impressive as you drink it . very good indeed .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a slightly hazy copper color with a decent head that fades quickly . s smells like it s jammed full of hops . major dose of citrus with a sweet malty note . t sharp citrus taste right away that fades quickly to a mellower caramel malt flavor . finishes cleanly with a peppery cracker like aftertaste . d this is a pretty decent brew . from the aroma i was expecting a bit of a hop bomb but it turned out much more balanced than that .,taste,0.9,1
poured from oz . bottle into pilsner glass . a simple clear yellow with lots of fizz . moderate formation of a bright white head . s faint hops on the nose mostly flowery and just a what s that funny french word . soupon of pine . a scarce bit of fruit in the malts which are otherwise cereal and dry grass . t very even mild flavor that is mostly malt . clean tasting at first but with a mildly sticky finish that actually brings out a barley flavor . m light smooth and crisp . a little sticky at the end but otherwise very refreshing and unobjectionable . d well it beats a bud or miller in terms of flavor even if it s in that it lacks the odd essences of those macro brews . to put it simply high drinkability due to low funk . otherwise it s about on a par with them .,taste,0.4,0
the colour is pale gold the two finger head is airy and white . no lacing . the smell is almost sticky . strong notes of malt sour dough and some chemical bitterness . the taste is surprisingly strong . ok it s not like a doppelbock but still more than expected . neutral malt some sour dough . the aftertaste is dry with a mild clear metallic bitterness and a hint of yeast . the carbonation is mild medium sized sharp bubbles . the liquid is halfway to watery . better than expected . not really good .,taste,0.7,1
oz at horse brass in portland or . appearance amber excellent retention sticky lacing smell citrus floral and dank resinous hops taste a ballast of resinous and floral hops strong citrus hops slightly malt body mouthfeel medium bodied excellent carbonation consistent and balanced yet tingly drinkability very flavorful and robust for an dipa strong hop character truly west coast ipa,taste,1.0,1
re visiting broodoo as my first experience with it was a two month old bottle . bottle purchased at the brewpub and served in my surly pint glass . a like dreadnaught this year s iteration seems to be filtered in contrast to the murkiness of last year . nice golden orange color with a few bubbles lazily rising to the top . poured with two fingers of creamy foam that dissipated to a solid cap with some big bubbles . lots of glass coating lace . much improved from . s this is definitely fresher than the bottle i had last year . lots of pine in the nose with a nice backing of tropical fruits light floral notes and sugary and doughy malts . even better than i remembered . t significantly more bitter than i expected from the lush fruity smell . after the initial wave it then dissipates into a doughy malt flavor accompanied by light floral and grapefruit notes . the residual bitterness is medium but dissipates fairly quickly . m typical three floyds creaminess . very smooth medium body with a light tingle of carbonation . there s a little bit of stickyness that also lingers . d at . this one is easy to put away . low abv low to moderate carbonation mild bitterness . pretty much perfect for sessions . much better than hop huffer and sn harvest and right up there with founders .,taste,0.8,1
fantastic . great structure full flavor flavor is incredibly long lasting and satisfying . supple bitterness melts away during tasting . the aroma did n t give away many hints as to the flavor but the taste was a pleasant surprise . would recommend for everyday drinking .,taste,1.0,1
i had this beer at trooper thorn s in reading pa. was carried there on trial but now is a regular beer there based on customer reviews . this is the only place i have seen this beer in my area . this ipa is the one beer in the united states that can most match the feel of the beers i tasted in scotland . as an ipa goes it has hoppy character but is more subtle that typical american style ipa s . this beer also has lower carbonation than most beers which lends itself to high drinkability over a night session . one of my favorites .,taste,1.0,1
a lot of people seem to be going needlessly hard on this beer . that is n t to say that what we have here is a great beer it s not but it s much more drinkable than many of the reviews here would make it out to be . unremarkable appearance though quite a few shades lighter yellow than i was expecting from an ipa other reviews claim it is n t even remotely an ipa with good reason . smell is mostly of sugar . bit of a dissapointment there but at least it does n t reek so we ll call that part average . taste is a bit unique which nets it at least a few points . definately has a few hops in it but with a bit of sweetness that takes away from the enjoyment . also suffers from a somewhat odd mouthfeel finishing with a dryness that offsets oddly the sweetness that it starts off with . still worse beers out there though with as much as i paid for this at the supermarket you could probably do better if you looked around . in a pinch though this might do .,taste,0.8,1
a yellow marigold pilsener or kolsch appearance with a faint green cast . a tiny cap tops this seemingly harmless brew . s smells like those pepperocinis that you get with papa john s pizza . almost like a pickled pepper . definitely green peppers . like cholula green pepper sauce . there are also some vinegar notes but no real underlying beer smells . t not as hot as i thought it would be . this is nice and spicey but not nuclear hot like dave s cave creek chili beer . i like the flavor of hot stuff but ca n t handle anything more than half way up the buffalo wildwing s wing sauce menu and this did n t set off any fire alarms in my sensitive gut either . pretty good if you take it slow . big gulps can clear your sinuses . m just feels hot more than anything . medium bodied prickly carbonation and some mildly painful heat . d actually pretty damn good . i thought that i would hate it and it s not something that i would really buy again but i m glad that i gave it a shot . this is actually a drinkable chili beer .,taste,0.7,1
pours a peachy tannish color with light head and very minimal slippery lacing . good carbonation throughout session . tropical fruit salad aroma very banana y . also another type of fruit couldnt quite figure out . a hint of taffy aroma as well . starts out slightly bitter with sweetnesss going down and finishes very dry . a creamy light body to go with the style . i am glad i tried this beer but i dont feel i will try it again . it is literally for the monkeys .,taste,0.3,0
i feel odd reviewing this beer as i feel most everyone in the world has had it at this point . it s a lager . it s not particularly great . it is the only beer i ve successfully made a black tan with so for that reason i will hold it dearly in my heart .,taste,0.4,0
a a medium amber color with a very robust creamy white head . it came out about thumbs thick and settled down to about half . it has a very creamy and milky head . carbonation consists of very fine bubbles . lacing is incredible . s it smells of citrus orange or grapefruit with floral notes . it s not overly complex but pleasing . t i do n t taste any oak . i was expecting more but it just tastes like an ipa . i m disappointed because i really expected something new from this beer . it s not awful because it s a decent ipa it s just that i wanted some wood flavor . or something . anything . i appreciated that they could hide the abv in this beer . m it s about average without anything unique . it s a bit astringent in the aftertaste . it has a wonderful head but the mouthfeel does n t have any punch or carbonating zing . o i did n t like this beer . i did n t feel like this warranted its own beer because it did n t taste unique enough to be its own beer . that might sound strange but i wanted this beer to give me something new and it just tasted like a regular old dfh ipa . maybe the astringency or color came from the wood or something but i really did n t pick up any flavor at all from it . i did n t pick up any oak vanilla or anything . it s a pity that i have to rate such a beautiful beer so low .,taste,0.4,0
best before . served cool into a pint glass . just enjoyed a jubelale so it seemed like a natural progression . jubel has a nice dark redish brown color with good clarity and thick head . the head settles pretty quickly but leaves some nice lace behind . the aroma is toasty roasty and sweet . it s much like the jubelale but bigger and stronger . i guess that s the point . flavor is intense and strong . much like a barleywine style but without so much hoppiness . it s strong in the caramel dark fruits and figs but the hops are more subtle and earthy than i expected . mostly sweet but there is some nice roasted malts and hops to balance it out . cherries become the dominant flavor as time goes by . the pinot noir starts to come through more as it warms . very nice . mouthfeel is medium full in body and nice low carbonation . the balance is towards the sweet side but it s far from cloying . overall really enjoyable . i do n t know how the age will help . to me it seems just great how it is . there is n t a huge hop presense so it s not like that will fade a great deal . the alcohol might become more subdude but it s not all that noticable as it is . looking back i wonder how this would be with some bretanomyces . it seems like a lot of brewers are riding that bandwagon . put some jubel on brett and watch the ratings soar .,taste,1.0,1
a crystal clear gold color speckled seldomly with coarse bubbles . little lace . a white head when there was one . smell very metallic . flavor is somewhat alcohol has a sour coarseness to it . and a bitterness that is almost unhop like . not a distinctive mouthfeel . the drinkability is hindered by the sour non hop bitterness . i ve found euro lagers to make an excellent palate cleanser and a wonderful aperitif though euro lagers are generally frowned upon i ve found myself liking them if they are made well . this beer leaves much to be desired in that category .,taste,0.4,0
. oz . bottle poured into an imperial nonic the closest thing i have to a weissbier glass . big billowing creamy head is very nice as is the hazy straw orange color and lively carbonation of this beer . aroma is fantastic with lots of banana warm spices and lively yeast phenols . flavor was not as bright as the aroma but nevertheless good . very bready and yeasty with notes of spicy clove and sweet banana . on the sweeter side for a hefe but still delicious . mouthfeel was exceptionally smooth but also somewhat watery . lively effervescent carbonation . eminently drinkable . this us imported bottled version lacks character . fresh and on tap in germany the weihenstephaner has much better flavor and would achieve a near perfect world class score . but over here . just excellent . edit january germany from a fresh bottle and into a proper wheat beer glass here in germany the weihenstephaner hefe tastes superior to the bottle i had in the states . mouthfeel is amazingly creamy with perfect carbonation so i m upping it to a five . drinkability is fantastic as well five . i m getting a case of this stuff . prost .,taste,0.8,1
this beer pours a beautiful clear reddish amber tone with minimal appearance of carbonation . it has finger s width small pinkish head . the scent is soft sweet tart but nowhere near overwhelming . the taste is however not as extraordinary as the appearance and the smell . the ale does not meld well with the cherry taste and lends the sensation that you re drinking extremely average ale with a sweet tart candy in your mouth . the aftertaste consists of the taste of over ripened cherries . the mouthfeel is good and relatively pleasant . not too much carbonation but just enough to dance on your tongue like you d expect a fruit beer to do . the overall drinkability is decent but nothing really special . i do not plan on having another after this glass . i am overall a fan of founders and this falls short of my expectations for them . but if i just had to look at the beer i would say it is very pretty .,taste,0.6,1
maybe it was one too many autumn harvest beers maybe it was something else . not sure why i typically avoid unknown beers with the word autumn in the title but i do . got this via trade as a bonus brew . glad i did . was i ever surprised at how good this tasted . a brilliant auburn brew nice thick off white head lasts a long time . s a touch of rye initially swirling dark fruits and a vinous alcohol effect come around the corner and hint at wonderous tastes awaiting . t rich sweet malts maybe a whiff of rye . caramel and toffee finish off the flavor nicely . m medium full bodied brew . not thick or syrupy but definitely a solid beer . d i happen to be a big fan of english barleywines and this is akin to drinking one of those . i got two via trade and was happy after this tasting . definitely a warming effect through the evening session . tasty and worth a try if you can find it in your area .,taste,0.9,1
got it in budapest where it is distributed by hungarian carlsberg . appearance is light golden foamy white head which quickly disspates almost no lacing . aroma is stray hops actually feels very plain . taste is very boring a bit bittery some bread and cardboard taste disappears very soon and no aftertaste . thin mouthfeel with comparatively low carbonation . i did not like this one maybe it is slightly better on tap but this one is below average .,taste,0.4,0
light colored for this style and i knew i should n t treat it like a normal imperial stout as soon as i poured it . the aromas and flavors are cocoa coffee dried fruit etc . and it s actually quite complex . it s just too bad it comes off as way too thin and watery . like another reviewer said it s like a double version of guinness which could work if it had quite a bit more carbonation . this could be an interesting dry ish stout but the flatness makes it taste sweeter than it should .,taste,0.7,1
i have been living here in germany for the last year and have been trying every possible beer that i can get a hold of . my recent trip to berlin brought up quite a few more beers than i had expected . i would have to say that when i first saw this beer i did nt think it would be that good being that it had what looked like a little kids drawing of a bear on it but as soon as i opened it and tried it the old saying do n t judge a book by its cover was true ounce again . unlike the same boring old pils taste this had a quite distinct flavour to it that would have to be tried to explain it . it was a very smooth taste that every drink made you want the taste back on your pallate . the color was a glistening golden tone with a ivory tone head and it bubbled almost like a fine champagne . this is a must try for anyone who can find it .,taste,1.0,1
this is one smooth brew . it does n t have anything special that stands out in it but it s really smooth and refreshing . the color was just your average super pale straw color but the head was quite nice . the head wasn t huge or anything but it stayed around the whole beer so that s good in my books . if your looking for a refreshing brew then this is something to try . if your looking for something new and adventureous then skip it . i like it though .,taste,0.6,1
reviewed from notes of a nice amber color with a tinge of pinkness . mild carbonation with average head . limited lace . s mild nose of berry and hops . soothing and pleasant . t hints of flower hops but never really got the cranberry . unremarkable but paltable . m for mild carbonation it was tingley to the tongue on the front end . maybe that was the cranberry . finish was dry but not long lasting . again unremarkable . d i gave it an above average drinkability rating because of its pleasant smell and appearance . i like the idea of using the cranberry . i was expecting a sour bitter taste but never really got that . maybe this needs to be fermented longer or variations in cranberry ripeness needs to be explored .,taste,0.6,1
a nice and slow gentle pour produces a quite dark and amberish coloured brew with the usual huge and creamy nitro incuced head . looks damn pleasing in my favorite beer glass . it throws off quite an aroma . roasted nuts and and fresh toasted malts come to mind . a light roasted malt taste follows . backed up with some balancing hops . a very different light sour finish . a pretty smooth mouthfeel lets it roll right down my throat . not a bad nitro actually quite pleasing . light and refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass a the appearance is a nice dark copper with a white fluffy head . the look is pretty dark for a lager . similar look to an oktoberfest s the smell however is very normal tons of bready and pale malts t the taste is much more than a normal lager . a pretty good amount of caramel malts and cereal grains overall a pretty good lager that i would take over a macro any day .,taste,0.6,1
had on tap at fenway location . appearance medium amber colour with a giant rocky bone white head . looked very appetizing with real blueberries dancing up and down in the glass . aroma light blueberries light malt slightly floral . taste very mild blueberry flavour slightly sweet . mouthfeel very light thirst quenching . final statement notes on this one fairly bad as i was more than half in the bag . however it was probably the best blueberry beer i ever had .,taste,0.7,1
this is the most beautiful burnt amber colour u . canadian i have seen in a beer . no head no lacing high marks just for the colour . ca n t escape the alcohol in the smell . yeasty with ripe fruit and burnt sugar broule style . sweet sour whiskey alcohol yeast. all blended in a wonderful concoction . has a hot mouthfeel spices and spirits . this is a sipper.i think it would still be a sipper after or more and that would be plenty .,taste,0.9,1
pours a nice bourbon color with some big off white head that leaves some nice lacing . smell is largely fresh citrus with some leafy hops very refreshing and nice . taste is pretty refreshing as well with some big hop aromas lemon and citrus zest some leafiness . a nice caramel maltiness behind it too with a bit of spiciness too . slightly over malted for me though . nice medium mouthfeel with decent coating and smoothness . easily drinkable a very good ipa without the huge price tag . worth seeking out i m happy i had it even though i paid . for the oz . i d probably pay . for it so seek it out .,taste,0.7,1
poured from bottle into glass mug . appearance poured a beautiful honey gold w many rising bubbles . smell pleasantly bready w touch of hops . taste cant pick out specific flavors but very good taste and just a small touch of hops in the finish . mouthfeel medium slightly creamy just to my liking . drinkability enjoyed it w chunks of smoked swiss for a great combo . could drink or at a time would be full after that . very happy with this beer .,taste,0.8,1
chimay blue has a rich carmel color and you can not see through the glass . very frothy head lots of lace and the tinyest bubbles i have ever encountered . the bottle is of an unconventional shape . the smell is almost a sour aroma and smells of strong yeast . this beer has a delightful full bodied taste . you can really taste the barley malt and yeast with tones of carmel and is a fairly sweet beer . it has a somewhat tangy aftertaste . i drank this beer quite cold and it was very refreshing going down my throat . smooth yet tingly at the same time . a fine quality beer drinkable to say the least . this is a nice sipper beer and is a nice change to what i have been recently consuming .,taste,0.9,1
this was an interesting beer . it poured a very nice clear copper color and while it did not have much head it looked good and it also had a nice aroma however it had one of the strangest tastes i have had in a beer . first the mouthfeel was almost oily and it seemed to leave a film in my mouth . my friends thought i was crazy but it tasted like liquid fried chicken . it was not a very pleasant taste thank goodness this taste was the first taste when the beer hit my mouth and dissipated quickly . the beer did not have a strong after taste . do n t think i would drink this again .,taste,0.4,0
pours black appears viscous with a large brown head that had excellant retention . the head never really goes away . heavy lacing is left on the glass . the aroma is sensational . belgian strong ale like . spicy and fruity with some vinous qualities . a hint of chocolate and alcohol is also detected . the flavor is more porter like . big malt flavors of chocolate coffee charcoal with a touch of smoke . definate belgian yeast qualities are present such as grapes plums and cloves . the flavor is like combining a great porter with a great belgian strong ale . a little alcohol is detected in the finish and it gives some warmth to the beer . i could not really detect any hops and the bitterness comes from the burnt aspect of the malt . the body is not as heavy as i would expect from the pour . moderate body with low carbonation lend a semi creamy texture . i obviously enjoyed this beer much more than other reviewers . mikkeller s website does not list this beer so i assume it is not brewed any longer . the age of my bottle could not be determined so i assume it has some age on it and it improved immensly . i knocked the drinkability down a little because of the high abv and well it is not exactly inexpensive . this turned into a great treat for myself . i hope to try it again someday .,taste,1.0,1
it is not a bad beer but it is not a good beer . it has a nice pour and a rich color but the taste is nothing to be admired . it tastes like a cheep super market beer except classy er because it was purchased at trader joes . it is good for a cheep night before pay day but i would not purchase it again .,taste,0.3,0
i did n t find this to be a very appealing example of esb . i thought it was thin on body and imbalanced flavor wise . pours a very pretty dark amber color sparkly bright and clear . thick white head that sticks around a bit . the nose has some slightly sweet hops aromas and just a bit of dusty malt underneath but the main theme here is hops . in the taste of this beer those hops come way to the forefront but in an acrid almost sour way . the hop tastes are not balanced by a thick malty backbone which is a travesty of beer construction something this acridly bitter cries out for malt contributions . mouthfeel is thin and watery not appealing and drinkability . well it s thin and not filling but who wants to keep drinking something that does n t taste good . poor . all in all i m disappointed . otter creek has done some nice things in the past but it should be back to the drawing board with this one .,taste,0.4,0
a hazy gold orange body with a dense white head . s smell of wheat malt orange and some spices . t strong malty wheat base . some notes of orange and different spices come in . there is also a zesty note that creates a more crisp and dry finish . m full body with a creamy feel . not really what i was expecting from a summer ale . d if i were going to buy an ale for a hot summer day this would not be my top choice . not as refreshing or crisp as i had expected .,taste,0.7,1
a clear light yellow color . fingers of white head that had great retention and produced some nice lace . s very light citrus floral hop aroma . kinda of lacking here . t lemon light citrus hops and a a grainy malt finish . m crisp and smooth with perfect carbonation . light body . d very easy to drink . there is nothing that really stands out in this beer however it is a very well balanced easy to drink apa . i will be having this again . it would be good to tailgate with .,taste,0.6,1
pours a dark dark brown . when held to the light reddish brown accents hit around the edges . light beige head that sticks around for a while . smell of biscuit with a nice roasted malt nose . maybe a little bit of spice to it as well . rich roasted malt character to it . roasted caramel plays a role in here too . seems more like a brown ale than a porter . it s a smooth brew not complaints here . has minimal bite no underlying odd taste or aftertaste . again this seems more like a brown ale along the lines of a newcastle but with a better body and a bit better taste . definitely on the lighter end of the porter scale .,taste,0.6,1
solid look pitch black but with a white head no lacing . nose is big licorice chocolate . flavor is monsterous as well and incredible . licorice again no booze at all chocolate bourbon on the back of the tongue . roasted malt a touch of coffee dried fruit nearly smoky at times . near perfect flavor wise . body is think and full nearly creamy . an excellent beer that i would have again in a second looking forward to trying it aged .,taste,1.0,1
i spent the evening bored outta my mind at an art show that involved some of the works with people staring at each other and other weird shit . i was so thirsty for beer by the end of this nonsense i needed the strongest thing in my fridge . poured from a oz brown bottle into an oversized snifter . off the pour i get a smallish half an inch very dark brown head cola like receeding very fast . leaving very small traces of spotty lace . a colar of retentoion . the beer itself is black no light penetration . the aroma holds some boozy warmth alot of very dark chocolate all bitterness in the aroma . some cocoa powder smell in there too . a touch of roasted grain smell . the aroma is a bit dissapointing overall with the boozy warmth being the main contender . the mouthfeel is quite slick with a full bodies creamy mouthfeel mixed with quite a bit of carbonation . the taste on this is as the aroma would suggest . its very bitter nothing too inviting for an ris its more like a really malty dry stout with lots of bitterness . my tastebuds are really overwhelmed here with bitter burnt grain overload here and i m a bit dissapointed . no warmth suggesting in the taste though its well hidden . this finishes dry and again bitter with nothing fun or exciting going on here . for an ris i d have to plead the th rather then say what is really on my mind with this one as its probably going to offend somone . do not want,taste,0.4,0
kamenitza is a clear sparkling pale golden lager with a thin soft white head that has excellent retention and lacing . it has a sweet malty aroma with notes of black pepper and dms . it s medium light bodied very soft and smooth with a dry papery finish . there s not too much flavor . it s not sweet like the aroma but it s a little fruity with notes of lemon and corn . it s a tolerable beer only slightly offensive but smooth with not much of an aftertaste .,taste,0.4,0
this is a ruby red dark brown beer . its aroma is misleading it prepares you for something else but the real taste is exceptional . i especially like the strong aftertaste . its is a strong beer both in taste and in alcohol so i would n t drink many of these in one session . it s more like a delicacy rather than a beer . i would suggest you have this one with food . it will go well with red meat and chocolate .,taste,0.9,1
not a bad lager at all . russian looking sailor dude with a big mug of lager on the label. draft brewed in typical deka fashion . has a decent dark honey yellow color but looks average besides that . smell is of faint buttery malts mellow and non offensive. nice for a russian lager. taste is very watery and bland faint malts and little to no hops are present on the palate . carbonation is less carbonated than most lagers yet not flat at all . this helps the drinkability out a lot . this brew conveniently comes in liter pet bottles reminds me of being in canada . cheers . . .,taste,0.6,1
this bottle was about two weeks shy of it s enjoy by date . poured into a weizen glass . appearance is a golden amber color with a fluffy finger light beige head that fell away quickly . the aroma was fresh and citrusy with some grassy and lemon notes in there . the taste was brisk hoppiness in keeping with the style with a lingering sourness . what i liked best about this beer was the mouthfeel lovely smooth and rich .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
upon pouring this appears to be a typical winter warmer . and let me start off by saying that i ve never really been very impressed by much sam adam s . not that they are bad by any means just not my idea of go to beers . this beer chamged my mind a little bit . the smell is only the tip of the iceberg and gives good hint of the flavors that you are about to enjoy . it is a round sweet combination of cinnamon and roasted malts that leaves me very satisfied . due to the nature of winter beers i can not drink a whole lot of this but would gladly go back and enjoy any other time were it only for the fact that ive got to buy a whole damn pk variety to get them . ive got other stuff to drink . after having taken so lon to actually get around to trying it id have to agree with the sentiment of putting it in pks just so i can keep a couple laying around .,taste,0.9,1
goes great with queso and chillis also sprinkled or drippled on tiitties misted is best . it is a drink especially for us sun gods . and it tastes better when yer barefoot . app gold golden gold amber goldy lue lue kinda beer . head dies quickly but leaves a nice lace. smll wilting almost dead flower yesterdays socks cow piss in a good way like from the hops . taste tastes like fruity toad urine sez cashmere . yesterdays funeral flowers in my mouf sez queen chartreuse . bob sez its just plain guude . mthfeel sensationaly easy like satin panties on the bedroom floor . in my mouf . . . drkablty aside man i could drink alot of these dos xx . prince cashmere . i m glad i have the ability to drink it. windsong . drinkability get it . bob is too buzy drinking to comment . anything to add at the end . tallyho bitches . my balls are in the sky . are u sure u wan na say that cashmere .,taste,0.3,0
appearance dark brown nearly black beer with just the hint of a caramel colored ring of lace around the top of the goblet . smell unbelievably rich chocolate and caramel with hints of dark fruit . taste incredibly rich and roasty caramel chocolate toasted marshmallow oak and toasted walnut flavors with a hint of alcohol as this beer warms . just a touch of light roasted coffee on the finish . mouthfeel rich thick and coating . luxurious drinkability deviously high for the abv conclusion fantastic imperial stout the bourbon notes do n t overwhelm as in many other bourbon stouts the balance is fantastic . gi has a real winner here and now i understand why this sells for a pack .,taste,1.0,1
served from a bottle in a sam adams laser etched lager glass a dark dark brown . not much of a head s malty with a hint of hops t truly unique starts out smoky and sweet with a hint of hops at the finish m good nice level of carbonation d very drinkable somewhat filling but it tastes so great that i could drink several of these one of my favorite sam adams varieties and my introduction to the schwarzbier style . dark and malty starts out sweet and smoky and finishes clean . i like this beer .,taste,0.9,1
note winter bottling . a slight but impressive rich tan head less than one fingers worth . jet black color with slight but distinct carbonation . nice lacing . s banana . rich creamy sweet chocolate . malt . toffee . slightly nutty . melted butter . rich complex and utterly delightful to the senses . t sweet chocolate . bitter chocolate . malt . butter . licorice . nuts . toffee . sweet sweet sweet . right to the brink of overdone but note quite . m sinfully rich but still surprisingly light . creamy . burnt characteristics . lush and thick . oily . very mild carbonation on the tongue . ever so slightly tart . d excellent brew . almost too sweet . rich . one and done due to the hgh abv but one i would revisit time and time again . very consistent year of year . still a highlight of the late fall early winter season .,taste,0.7,1
this beer poured a red orangish color with a huge fluffy off white head that took forever to settle down . the head was so fluffy and creamy that i could draw in it . the smell was mildly spicy with a beefy sweetness . subtle hops were noticable . the taste was very mild with spices very discrete . a tasty brew but very low key it could be kicked up a notch . this left you very dry afterwards . the mouthfeel was meaty and chewy with just enough carbonation . very nice . a very drinkable brew very mild and low key but tasty .,taste,0.6,1
presentation oz . bottle poured into a sam adams pint glass . thanks to brewpaab for this i was really looking forward to it . appearance dark brown to black in color . pours a one finger dark brown head after an aggressive pour . aroma some light cocoa notes definitely not as much cherry as i was expecting . some smokey notes as well . taste some cocoa notes upfront . the problem here is when the cherry note hits . it is not pleasant and fruity at all . the fruit aspect is barely detectable it lends more of an awful acrid rotten note before ending with a touch of bad vodka . i may be a bit rough here but the taste is not what i would call pleasant at all . one of the most outwardly offensive beers i ve had in a while . it does improve slightly as it warms but just enough to finish the glass . mouthfeel medium to full bodied and creamy . overall this was not my cup of tea . the flavors sounded great in theory but just did n t come together at all . the fruit flavor was acrid and boozy . i would not buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle purchased at urban cellars in baltimore md . poured into standard beer mug . orangish gold with a very light chill haze forms a fluffy white head of fine bubbles with excellent retention leaving nice sheets of lace . moderately strong carbonation . aroma is predominately bavarian lager yeast with a clean profile sweet pale and crystal malts and round hops similar to a harp lager but with more sweetness . flavor profile is very clean . wet mid bodied mouthfeel and mild malt sweetness makes it an extremely drinkable session brew . starts with delicately spicy hops but fades into a subtle grainy munich crystal malt sweetness . hops are used very delicately adding to the initial complexity but lending to an extremely drinkable brew without risking taste bud fatigue . mild to moderate pleasant well balanced bitterness . sweet grain husk lingers on the palate . throughly enjoyable . highly recommended .,taste,0.7,1
light beer seems to always have bad connotations in my mind and i m not sure that this one will change my mind all that much but i ll give it a fair shake . a moderate pour yields about a finger of head which is more than i expected and lasts a bit longer than i had anticipated too . color is a pale even sickly looking gold with plenty of rising bubbles in the glass . first sniff and i get a big whiff of corn and adjuncts the smell of cooked vegetables and some hops . i think . oddly enough i see myself in the caribbean with little other choice than this and the smell makes me think that it would n t be so bad in the sweltering heat . i take a sip even while it s still rather cold but i figure that it s supposed to be served cold as a lager but also in the light macro style it should be even colder give me blue mountains dammit . . i tasted nothing . in the very tail end i got a slight bitterness but more of an adjunct laced metallic kind of bitterness . still it being a light beer it may have been more toned down than its regular version . i would n t want to test that theory though . aftertaste is dry and miniscule and so clean that i m not sure it fits . there s the taste of rice or some adjunct that kicks back in the aftertaste as well that i m just not sure about . this is meant to be an easy drinking beer and it is . i m sure it s best served in the sunshine of a beautiful day on an island with white sandy beaches or at a pool bar right next to the ocean . however it does n t do much for me but i m grateful that i could even try such a rare find as i hear it s mostly a bahamian beer for the resorts . nevertheless an overall tasteless and watery beer in the macro style and a lighter version for those watching their figure .,taste,0.3,0
picked this one up at the brewery where i judged a beer competition back in october . i know tough duty but someone has to do it . . a a really pretty copper orange color . a small beige head quickly disappears . very minor lacing which is the norm for a high abv brew . some haze as well which is acceptable for this rare style . s malt sweetness with alcohol notes . some plum notes as well although the alcohol dominates . not quite exactly on style but still good . t alcohol definitely there but not harsh a good thing given the abv . some complexities come through the alcohol dark fruit plum and some biscuit . very nice . m medium to medium full mouthfeel quite nice . could have been a bit fuller re the style imho . d the abv is very well masked . while it is definitely present it is not harsh . i would have thought the abv was much lower than . nice job . an extremely good effort by the folks in nh . this style is very difficult to produce and almost non existent outside of germany . while the seminal kulmbacher reichelbrau version is superior this beer is a treat . i should have bought a case as i think this may be a one time production for redhook . steve,taste,0.8,1
the church key holy smoke scotch ale is one of the first smoked scotch ales that i had ever had . it was probably in when i was first getting into real beer and the idea of a scotch ale brewed with peat smoked barley malt really enticed me and it still does . this is exactly the case with the holy smoke peat smoked whiskey malt is imported from scotland and used to brew this . abv scotch ale . church key brewing has been brewing since in a methodist church hence the name . they are your typical small batch craft brewer and make award winning and delicious beers using only malt hops water and yeast . to my dismay they holy smoke is not available at the lcbo however a well stocked beer bar carrying ontario craft beers will usually have it . i walked over to smokeless joe in toronto on john st. just south or richmond to enjoy a bottle of one of my long time favorites . the holy smoke was served to me in a church key snifter which put a nice big smile on my face . it poured out smooth and easily building a deep dark brown beer as close to black as you can get without really being black . into the sun it shone with glimmers of ruby red and amber . a short almost half inch velvety white head built on the beer and quickly faded to a slight film within a few minutes . the nose is full of smoke and roast with soft malty notes of sweet caramel and burnt brown sugar . it shows a creamy bread like quality in the back but is pretty much dominated by peat smoke and a hint of whiskey . its not massive though the smoke is relatively gentle and leads into hints of sweet wood grass and herbs . getting right into the holy smoke is easy . often these smoked beers especially smoked scotch ales can be a bit overpowering or heavy on the palate . church key though does a great job a creating flavor but keeping a good balance and a fine mouthfeel . the snifter was pretty cool when served to me and it did widen in flavor as it warmed . but even right away it brought along smooth silky smoke flavors of light char sweet wood toasted almonds and bitter roast chocolate . malt comes in smoothly with soft caramel roasted barley cereal bread and earth . the smoke here shows a sweet lightness reminiscent to classically peat smoked whiskeys . again though it is not a big smoke it is somewhat gentle and floats over your palate with light and airy simpleness . this beer is not hugely complex or deep in flavor it is rather very easy to drink and turned out to be very refreshing . flavors more play easily on your palate rather than sink into it . soft floral hops show hints of bitter to balance the beer s light brown sugar malt sweetness . the mouthfeel is very light and thin more so than i am used to in a smoked beer . it really did work for the holy smoke though . it gives it a very approachable feeling making it a great beer to introduce people to smoke beers . if you have had any smoked beers before you know some of them can be relatively aggressive or overpowering . as much as i love the aecht schlenkerla rauchbier it s massive smoked sausage flavors may be too much for the lighter palates . look for the holy smoke when out at pubs or well stocked restaurants and try it with roast beef hamburgers anything with cheese or big pastas . i will do the trick .,taste,0.6,1
a light copper appearance . sweet smell that wasnot apparent at all in the taste . a malty esb that does n t rise to the top of the pack . overall a weak sister to western esb s with not a not of hop bitterness . this might be a good session beer as an intro to the style .,taste,0.4,0
i like drinking this beer in the late summer . this is a decent daily drinker if you do n t wan na spend a fortune on a microbrew vienna lager . here in ohio you can usually pick up a sixer for around bucks so that sells me alot of the time . it has a simple taste wo n t blow you away and the foamy head does not last long after the pour . there s very few bubbles and little to no lacey residue . i d recommend this beer if you want to try an easy going light bodied amber brew .,taste,0.8,1
i ve had black and tan s scores better than this so my . sbout be taken on a log scale that is it s ten times worse than a . . the head s nowhere to be found so the appearance score suffers and the carbonation seems like it s forced and just waiting to escape . that s fine for fresca but not for beer . note to yuengling you can not add dust to a dark beer and make it a black and tan .,taste,0.3,0
though they ve changed the name it still tastes the same . this is one of my very favorite terrapin beers . it pours a dark brown with a nice beige head . much darker than say boulder s iba and much richer . the aroma has malt and hops battling for attention as the nose struggles to find one separate from the other . the taste is rich dark malts in the front folded by a hoppy finish . this is an extremely session able beer that i will definitely visit again and again .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the bavarian lodge in lisle il a thick creamy nasty three finger head on top of a point glass keeps the hop aroma under finger . clear honey yellow hue . s piney hop smell . angella clean and refreshing . maybe my favorite part of the beer . t pine sap bitterness that clings to the tongue . destroys the palate so you better have some crackers . biscuity grainy in the background after taste m low to moderate carbonation in a full bodied pale . o smells great starts great goes flat and bitter . worth a try maybe two in a row,taste,0.4,0
a an absolutely clear yellow liquid with a light shade of orange mixed in . there are quite a few streams of carbonation making their way to the surface . the head is pretty thin and splotchy . s peaches pine and grass . pretty light smelling . there is just the lightest hint of pilsener smell . t grassy sweet and hoppy . not much depth to it at all . a little boring . m very clean with a nice amount of carbonation . has a slight drying aspect at the end . d very sessionable but also a bit boring . i enjoy what is there but something is missing .,taste,0.6,1
pours lightly skunked with aggressive carbonation that smacks the back of your mouth like little tiny little thorns . spicy feeling and a bit acidic . tastes and smells somewhat of grapefruit and also mildly of wheat and lemon . this is not a very good beer and was most certainly a waste of a euro .,taste,0.4,0
had this one many times just getting around to a review . the highlights of this one seem to be it s fine spice bouquet and smoothness . pours a fizzy orange nearly opaque at first . a swirl of the yeast and the final pour renders it a muddier orange . smell of clove banana and fruit gum . tastes fizzy at first then later the spice comes through . a clove mixed with nutty malt and banana . fairly muted due to the higher than average carbonation . again the fizziness is a detriment but the yeast adds an essential smoothness . easy to session especially on a hot day .,taste,0.7,1
here we go acan . a finger plus of off white head with decent retention . col.or was a lemony sunshine yellow with ne quality clarity . if nothing else it looked like sunshine summer in a glass . nose had a solid lager sweetness none of that adjunct b. s. mouthfeel was full with a lot of carbonation scrubbing away all of the b. s. on my tongue as i swirled it around . taste was light but clean . again this was more like a real lager than their own lager . it had a refreshingly mild sweetness along with a palatable flavor . i think that i was poisoned as a kid when when i heard adults sneer about it as coal country beer while swigging rolling rock . what was that . steel country beer woulda been arn ya jagovs . how would yinz have characterized rolling rock back inna day . coal shmoal it is a decent lager . hey take this to the beach in place of tenfidy and you ll only be thanking me . i still want to have lord chet in a can before i make my final pronouncement from on high in candom come . finish was lager sweet but sans adjunct flavors . a nice simple german style lager from pa . i am starting to doubt my own prejudices .,taste,0.9,1
this beer glows in my glass as a somewhat olive brown golden orange haze topped by an initially towering head which turns fairly immediately to an inch layer . little bits of spotty lace are left around the rim . nose is fresh brisk and rather pleasant . aromas include lemon zest pepper among other spice wild farm like flowers cream fresh doughy bread and of course bananas . flavors include a semi surprising but welcome amount of chewy germany malts spice banana tropical like other fruits and some almost syrupy lemon . texture if very nice probably especially if you drink it at a good pace and do n t let the carbonation flat out which should certainly not be a problem . the texture is comprised of fine carbonation bubbles smooth creamy and is somewhat frothy . very drinkable as well . a solid and pleasantly sniffable hefe and not to mention a good option when you re looking for this style .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
got this in a sixer from green s in atlanta . poured into a pint tumbler . a poured a nice thick black . held to light it has a nice hints of red peeking through . has a nice tan head that hangs out for a while . great lacing . s kind of turned me off . smelled heavy of lactose not good lactose . smelled like milk just as it was going bad . t made up big time for the smell . nice and sweet . the milk comes across with the malt . not too sweet but it is sweet . a hint of coffee and chocolate . got a great taste . m very creamy low carbonation . d i can drink this . i am a big fan of stouts . the taste is amazing to make up for the smell i got off this beer . i might have just opened an off bottle . will drink again .,taste,0.9,1
chilled bottle into a glass . from a trade with semibaked . thanks . vintage . i have high expectations for this one kunhhenn has shown that they know how to work around an old ale and a barleywine is n t too different i m sure the venn diagram overlap is pretty large . a pours a murky but translucent maroon with a short lived beige head . it leaves a very thin film and collar on the beer with a little sticky lace during sips . s pineapple and grapefruit are the most dominant aromas this is definitely an american barleywine made with some pretty evocative hops . it s mildly floral too hints of rose coming through . i find the malt profile to be subdued when the beer is cold but as it warms i pick up elements of toffee and caramel . when cold it has this stale old towel aroma english hops . that i do n t care for . it vanishes as the beer warms which is good . t when cold it is hop dominated with a one note pineapple and grapefruit flavor carried by mild sweetness . as it warms the sweetness amps up and malt flavors develop into toffee and caramel which take the center stage . i m not particularly impressed by the choice of malt hop bill here . it does n t meld together nor is it particularly complex . maybe it will age well . m on the thin side for a barleywine . i d peg it at medium bodied at best . some booze shines through but only if you re really looking for it . flavors are underdeveloped . o surprisingly poor . i expected a lot more given kunhehnn s seeming dominance in this area .,taste,0.6,1
again another captain lawrence brew shared by the almighty mauerhan thanks man . a a typical hazy golden ale that had a substantial amount of lacing along with a thin layer head that held its own for quite awhile . s a robust tart and sour aroma engulfs the nose at first masking many of the other underlying smells but notes of sugary fruits come through towards the end . t a very pronounced sweet peach backbone that is supported by a strong tart pucker flavor oak grape spice and perhaps a bit of smoke at the tail end . not as delicate and complex as their other sour golden ale cuvee de castleton but the flavors coming off this particular beer a more bold and in your face . m mildly carbonated and dry . d the flavors are great but at times . they can be a bit too much . other than that another cl beer that can be easily downed in a short amount of time . overall an epic sour . a must try . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
a medium brown off white head . good carbonation . s i get some malty notes along with what seems to be hops . chocolate might also be involved . t tastes fantastic . the malts work so well with the hops in this beer . i get a vanilla flavor as it warms up . m a little thicker than i d like but that s alright . d very drinkable . would be great with thanksgiving dinner . too bad it s not going to be bottled anymore .,taste,0.9,1
i usually drink natty light from the can on camping trips and such . when i look at it in the glass the unimpressive beer is even more unimpressive . looks like some type of contaminated water . as pale yellow as pale can get with just a faint white fizzy ring on top . kind of like the ring that is around the moon before it snows . is it really there . not really much aroma . it s not bad it s not good it s not there . as the beer warms in might smell kind of metallic probably from the can . for what it is i do n t think it s a bad tasting beer . it s cheap and taste like it but it s not repulsive . too me it taste like cheerios . mouthfeel is as thin bodied as a beer can get . i like natty light as a beer to sit around the campfire and shoot the bull with the buds . and it s like bucks a pack to boot .,taste,0.7,1
this beer poured up a nice clear gold with a white head . it had a light malt and hop aroma . then came the taste it was malty and no real bitterness but it had a strange twist to the malt that i found unpleasant . the feel was light and oily . this one ranks in my books as a politeness beer . i would only drink it if bought for me or offered one by someone to be polite . which does keep it out of the realm of bud and heiniken .,taste,0.3,0
picked up this bottle from manchester liquors . i wanted to see what all the hype was about . the butt water series with the screening of cows on it . pours a dark black with slight caramel highlights . thin tan head and bubbly lacing . this beer smells exactly like a french vanilla coffee from dunkin donuts . almost like caramel corn . what the hell . the taste in no way matches the aroma whatsoever . very heavy on the palate a ton of caramel toffee sweetness up front that has a funky imitation taste . the back end has a dry bitterness that is musty earthy like tree bark and leaves a dirty metallic aftertaste in my mouth . i wonder if someone is pulling a prank on me and switched the brew inside with an over syruped two week old coffee from starbucks . this beer makes me want to quit drinking beer all together . i can not believe the hype on this beer you ve got to be kidding me . awful . f . get this thing away from me .,taste,0.2,0
pours a reddish brown with a dark center and bright caramel edges . only a collar of head remains after a few minutes . aroma is definitely on the butterscotchy diacetyl side of things although some nutty malts and fruity hops poke through in spite the diacetyl intensity . the palate the palate . ok i m usually ok with a bit of diacetyl in my english style ales but this is ridiculous . diacetyl in the front mid and finish along with some acidity first off and some grapefruity notes at the mid palate but those last two things are overwhelmed by the big d. the finish dries out quickly . mouthfeel is pretty full bodied with good medium carbonation that fills things out . overall this beer has only the minor trappings of a successful one looks mouthfeel . it s kind of like a hot girl who looks great and feels great in all the right places but ca n t carry on a conversation and has poison for a soul . this is an abject failure of a beer imo i can only see someone enjoying this is they either a have a strange diacetyl fixation or b are blissfully unaware that the stuff exists .,taste,0.3,0
served in cognac snifter appearance light foamy head diminishes quickly with little lacing . solid amber color much richer than i m used to in pale lagers . smell strong malty tones hint of citrus on the back end . taste also tastes quiet malty especially when it hits the back of pallet . the hops and any other flavors in the beer get overwhelmed by the malty taste . mouthfeel all the malt in this beer makes it feel a bit chewy on the back end . it has a medium body to it which is always nice in a lager . drinkability i d have to say this beer has average drinkability . its easy to drink but not particularly outstanding in any way . because of all the maltiness it would n t be particularly refreshing on a summer day . all and all my impression of this beer can be summed up in one word malty . it feels like the malt really overpowers everything else in this beer . at . abv it ll get you to where you re going but i probably would n t pick up a pack of this at the store if i had the option .,taste,0.4,0
a right off the bat i can tell that it s pretty clear with only enough haze to make it impossible to read through . it refracts all different colors as light passes through it shades of medium gold to dark amber . the head is very small and goes away fast and there is n t any lacing . s it has a very fruity smell to it reminiscent of lambic beers . i pick up a sour raspberry smell with some light cherry scent . i know it is brewed with passion fruit but it smells more like raspberry lambic than passion fruit to me . it smells pretty good . t i get a lot of mellow tartness to the point of being slightly bitter . like the rind of an orange peel . i also get a lot of flavor from the passion fruit and i pick up a wheat aftertaste . there is a slight metallic taste though which brings it down a bit . overall i d say the flavor is about average as the metal taste is very light . m the mouthfeel is very bright and effervescent . i would say it s a good fit for a beer that tastes like this . it s a medium light body with a light aftertaste . o overall i thought it was a pretty good beer . it was n t the best fruit beer i ve had and i probably wo n t buy it again but it s a good beer and would be perfect for people who want a punchy beer without the sourness of a lambic .,taste,0.6,1
bottle costco san marcos ca a shimmering black pour with burnt amber edges and a generous tan head that stays perched on top for quite some time . sticky lacing is left all over the glass . a beautiful beer . the aroma is sweet and reminds me of dessert . i smell bittersweet chocolate espresso and a touch of caramel although no one scent is particularly jumping out . the taste is more hop forward and bitter than the nose suggests . it does n t taste nearly as much like a dessert as it smells . i do taste some roasted coffee beans and a hint of caramel but there s not a lot of it here . a relatively thin and easy drinking mouthfeel especially when compared to bigger porters and stouts . a bit oily but i think that s a strength with this particular beer . certainly a drinkable and enjoyable beer but not one i d find myself reaching for over and over during the course of a night . an appropriate and well balanced nightcap but it does n t scream drink more .,taste,0.6,1
i finally had the chance to try this one on tap while in the city today . i am really confused on how to review this one . ok so i totally understand what southern tier is doing with this one . on one hand this brew is totally outrageous . it smells good it looks good it tastes good and it s a pretty darn great idea . however it is almost undrinkable in my opinion . a dark black color . looked like soda especially because of all the carbonation bubbles . nice tan head some lacing . s wow . this smells exactly like a freshly baked vanilla chocolate cake . more like cake batter and icing . very similar to what fresh cookies smell like while baking in the oven . t i think sweet is an understatement with this beer . extremely sugary and completely rich . milk sugar vanilla chocolate cookie dough pie baked goods brown sugar . this beer is outrageous . i have never had anything like this before . tastes great but i can not stomach too much of it . m sticky rich filling . d horrible drinkability . i can not imagine taking down too much of this in a sitting . a couple of sips were good for me and thats about all i could do . i am glad i got a chance to try this one .,taste,0.8,1
another good catch and release seasonal brew from the atl . pours a reddish brown with a small head that disappears quickly . absolutely no lacing in my pint glass the entire way . smells of biscuit hops malt . fruits taste up front apricot . and strong bitter hops following . a late citrus tast maybe in the finish . mouthfeel is smooth and a little heavy . a good esb overall although i probaly wo n t have more than one in a session .,taste,0.9,1
at bjs flanders beer tasting in roseville . a poured a light mahogany with a fingered off whte head . dissipated immediately and left little lacing . s roses caramel and light citrus . t rose breadiness caramel dark sugars and light citrus . m full bodied and malt dominated . not as hoppy for a belgian ipa . d good overall but expected more hoppiness .,taste,0.9,1
a color of brown fruits and dark red fruit juice light burgundy . small head with no lacing . cloudy . s a strong hop presence pine medicinal slight grapefruit more medicinal it is like cherry couph syrup but without the cherry . t an upfront medicinal flavor very very bitter . a bit of malt but ti is completely overshadowed by the medicinal flavor . maybe there is a touch of pine grapefruit but it is a minor effect . m smooth medium bodied a bit refreshing but the hops kind of intense and detract from the refreshment . d the medicinal flavor is really overkill . i think it is actually better than if there were other flavors with a medicinal background because that would taste more like flavors to mask medicine this just tastes of medicine and makes no attempt to hide it .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pourded from the bomber into my schneider hefe glass a full three inch foam starts my mouth awaterin looks good and i am ready . smell no banana or clove from this baby not really much of anything to apeak of for a nose i am a bit disappointed here . taste a little bit of citrus and a slight hint of sourness make their way across the tongue with flavors like this a little hops would be nice but they are nowhere to be found mouthfeel less carbonation on the tongue than i would like very light body a bit thin . drinkability i could drink this all day but not if i wanted to drink a nice hefe weizen . i think the americans have been doing a great job of providing an alternative to german wheats and most have upped the hops a bit which i like . nothing much of to speak of here no reason to buy this over the germans or other americans that is for certain .,taste,0.4,0
slightly thick head and creamy smell . not really a memorable taste but has a good mouthfeel and is very drinkable smooth . poured a solid amber color not much lace . a hint of bitterness goes down smooth . you can do much worse for something on sale at the grocery store .,taste,0.6,1
release acquired via trade from tburkhart courtesy of the under bif so a big thank you goes out to him . poured from a oz bottle into a us tumbler pint glass . as a pour it and re read the label i think i probably should have saved this beer for a halloween night review for nostalgic effect but its still mid october so close enough . a the beer is a murky orange brown color with a thin off white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin on the glass . s the aroma contains citrus a good amount of hops caramelized malts and a touch of spice . t the taste starts out with a really odd sweet and tangy flavor . the label reads blood orange wheat wine and the word blood is used generously in the description of the beers ingredients and shockingly enough a blood flavor has been created in this beer and it completely dominates . i can only describe it as acidic and citric . the malt character is hearty and not too heavy . the hops presence is mild and bring a little bit of balance . the after taste is kind of tangy which is a first after having written over beer reviews . m crisp but not very smooth medium body medium carbonation finish is slightly sticky . d certainly very flavorful but the question is how that flavor appeals to the individual goes down slowly because of the strange flavor and the high abv not too filling very strong kick odd representation of style this is without a doubt the strangest beer i have ever tasted over years and reviews . this is definitely a novelty beer but it has a taste that can grow on you if you have an affinity for that kind bloody mary flavor .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a pint . pours a glowing orange with a thick foamy white head . looks good but unfortunately that s about the only kind thing i have to say about this brew . nose and taste are overwhelmingly jasmine . that s about all i can say not because i m lazy or have a crappy palate but because it s so cloying i could n t get past it . i honestly ca n t smell or taste anything else . sounded like it might be a pleasant compliment but the jasmine kind of imparted something that reminded me of peas or asparagus . i like elysian but this is a total mess .,taste,0.3,0
a cloudy amber with no head . s citrus and floral hops . t floral hops malt as well as a slight nutty taste . m thick viscosity but next to no carbonation . o good tasting ipa but was lacking in mouthfeel and carbonation . this could be due to the cask that i sampled from however .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle from bevmo in salinas march . a very hazy almost opaque burnt orangy with little to no head whatsoever . thin hint of it on the top . s a strange combination of hops and malt for what i d expect for a dipa although as it warms it finally trends toward the hoppier end of things . it s almost more like a bigfoot y barleywine style . but not much of anything to speak of . the lack of carbonation is not giving me much aroma to work with here . t it s a mullet the business is the piney hops in the front the party is the malt in the back . i m again reminded of the hoppier side of barleywines . while the front piney hops dominates the initial taste it quickly cedes ground to the maltier side of the beer which m typical of the style big and sticky thank you gordon . it s viscous and syrupy . very low carbonation on this one makes me wonder if i ve got one of port s bad bottles . bevmo just started carrying it and i m wondering if port dumped their bottles on them to get rid of this batch . pure conjecture i have nothing else to make me think so . d well it s a dipa . but bearing that in mind i also have to say that the low carbonation and the high abv are making me think twice about getting another one which is a shame considering that there are another or so highly rated dipas on the shelf at my local store . i m disappointed to say the least . i ve heard and read plenty of good things on this brew that had my hopes pretty high . again i m wondering if i just got a bad bottle given port s recent reputation for flat beers . i ll give it another shot soon and amend this review if that s the case .,taste,0.9,1
pours out a very dark brown with a large frothy head . smells of burnt toast banannas and cloves . a magnificent yeast smells . tastes chocolatey and burnt . banannas hit you hard with this one the yeast dan uses is a spectacular weizen yeast . a small bitterness from the roasted malts is present no hops are detectable . this is very creamy and drinkable . i approve of this as a replacement for one of my favorite wheat beers being the solstice weiss . as a matter a fact i wouldnt doubt that the recipes are damn near the same except this one has some roast barley thrown in . chocolate covered banannas all the way fantastic and unique .,taste,0.9,1
a ruby . brilliantly clear . big tan head quickly disappeared . s rum raisin with some clove thrown in . nice that this is n t an over spiced mess like most pumpkin beers . some alcohol but not worth . very well done . t raisin . some booze . dark crystal malts . rummy . low hop profile on purpose tons of yams will do that m medium to thick bodied but not too sweet . low carbs again expected from a belgian strong or belgian style brown as the bruery s labeled . d much better than many over spiced pumpkin beers out there . alcohol naturally sneaks up on you share the with a friend or two . value at . well worth it . the bruery hits another homerun .,taste,0.8,1
at the toronado event last night in sf . a not the most attractive looking beer . black with no sign of carbonation yet again see my past lost abbey reviews for more on the lack of carbonation . it could have been sitting out all night for all i know that s what it looked like . s much better . just an amazing smell of oak vanilla dark fruits brown sugar . amazingly complex here . honestly i do n t remember the difference between this and the bourbon barrel aged . i look forward to the sinners shipments to better compare . either way great stuff t m sweet sugary oaky fruit . everything on the smell and then some . vanilla is very noticeable . the mouthfeel while still nice gets dinged in my book because of the lack of carbonation . overall amazing stuff . d pretty intense . two glasses at most for me . on a side note i ca n t believe this stuff was . with the happy hour pricing . god i love toronado,taste,1.0,1
im not sure what this beer is . it says porter but i dont think so . like bill murray this beer is lost in translation . it smells like a metal vinegar stew . the only positive is there is a hint of tasty malts before the phlegm wells up in the back of your mouth making you gag . mouthfeel is like those fizz candies you had when you were a kid the pork flavored ones . glad i tried it but very bad beer . dont buy it .,taste,0.4,0
poured the ruination ipa into my oz . glass which gave a huge head possibly bad pouring on my part appearance nice gold look white head looks really good smell hops that s about it smells good though taste the first few sips were good then it went downhill from there very much a champagne flavor i could taste a lot of alcohol in this eventhough it s only . the hops were there but the champagne flavor was dominant mouthfeel lots of head at first it was decent though drinkability not good for this beer at all i could n t get the whole oz . bottle into my glass and after i finished the portion in my glass i really did n t feel like drinking the rest of it eventhough i did . overall i was n t very impressed with this beer for all the hype it receives .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a nice yellow with an off white head and a little lacing s malt sugar corn wheat a touch of hops t malty more hops than the smell let off a little bit of sugar refreshing m good carbonation this one was cold d very nice mild low abv nothing too crazy a nice session beer nothing groundbreaking here but not a bad beer . a good gateway beer,taste,0.7,1
didnt quite know what to expect a brown ale sitting for this long . alcohol content was high so i figured it would be fine but i didnt know if it would go anywhere positive . still not sure if it got better but it was pretty damn good . super thick and creamy mouthfeel almost like a rochefort or something like that . flavor is fairly subtle nothing too special but very likeable . i guess that sums it up feels great in your mouth but isnt truly unique in any way .,taste,0.7,1
this was a darkish ale clear red with a bit of a wispy head that laced somewhat nicely . aroma was mostly spicy cinnamon comes to mind with a husky grain and butter background . flavour was also buttery and somewhat fruity but the pumpkin was very mild and difficult to spot . the spices were came on quite strong though with again cinnamon in the forefront . mouthfeel was medium dry with a slight astringency . bitterness was very mild . overall i like this one a lighter beer with a solid spice accent .,taste,0.9,1
deep black with thick creamy cocoa head thats sticky and yummy . big dark malty smells with some hops and whiff of rather pleasant alcohol aromas that balance the initial sweet impression . caramel marzipan chocolate vanilla . thick syrupy roasted malts with caramel vanilla and some cacao bean . creamy and medium heavy full mouthfeel make this a true imperial stout experience . nice find in a hop centric brew city .,taste,0.8,1
appearance dark brown with some slight red in it . the head is a creamy tan color and no lacing . smell it s sweet like a vanilla almost but then roasted malts and even some caramel come through . some slight acidity hinting to a bitterness . taste that hits the spot . loads of spices in it like nutmeg cinnamon and even some cumin mixing nicely . reminds me of a red ale with toasted malts and oats then given a kick of spice . the aftertaste lets on some of the alcohol which is being masked pretty well . mouthfeel it s not quite as full bodied as expected and sticks a bit in the mouth but smooth . drinkability fantastic beer but the only reason i would n t have a few of these in a night is its abv . however it s a great brew that is designed for days you want to warm up .,taste,0.9,1
a a cloudy yellow dark straw like color . when poured slightly aggressively the head was huge at nearly fingers but dissipated into a full glass lacing with about a centimeter of height . nice to look at . s twangy fruity and alcoholic . not the most inviting scent . sweetness and fruits a tidbit of hops . t sweet full bodied and heavy on the banana . it s hoppy but not reaching pale ale proportions . the most prominent taste here is the alcoholic blast it s a pleasant burn . but for a tripel it could have been masked much better . it does seem to smoothen out and become more complex as the beer warms great taste by the time you re rds finished . m it is thick in your mouth creamy as well . d not so good on the drinkability the alcohol can be harsh . overall i d easily drink a few of these but not something i can claim to drink all night .,taste,0.8,1
had this brew on tap at brooklyn s the brazen head . beer had an orange hue . i did n t smell much . small whiff of apricot nothing special though . not much of a taste very light . definitely a good transition beer for the less enlightened . frothy mouthfeel with not much of an after taste . very drinkable . i could pound these down remorselessly all day . even those who find craft brews to be gross should like this . this is my first review of a fruit vegetable beer . although i am not blown away by the beer s flavor it has incredible drinkability .,taste,0.6,1
aged for one year . bright orange with copper highlights . light caramel malt and fruit esters in the smell . taste has an amazingly perfect thick vicious mouthfeel . upfront it provides load of caramel malt with a backing of every red fruit imaginable . it s truly incredible . sweet red melons strawberries pomegranate and papaya . extremely flavorful and has a solid spruce backing with sugar and spice crispness that provides an incredible balance for the beer overall . finishes with a reminiscent honey sweetness and slippery caramel malt . just absolutely delicious . this beer gets better with age the spices mellow out and the beer becomes world class in complexity . a perfect esb in aging classified spot on and with steroids injected . this is just an incredibly well made brew any way you look at it .,taste,1.0,1
a dark black with no light able to get through with a decent about of head even with a slow pour . the head is mocha colored and leaves some lace . s heavy bourbon smell to start mixed with fusol alcohol there is maybe a touch of smokiness but there is almost no roasted character . also a heavy yeast note is prevelant almost like the esters from a wheat beer which was off putting to me . t the first thing that i get is that yeast note followed by bourbon . too me this one is a bit too messy . i enjoy bourbon aside from beer and the but this one really does not do it for me it lacks roasted character and taste too much a fusol alcohol . i also enjoy woodiness in beers but this was like chewing on a damp tree branch m i do enjoy how the bourbon feels in this one but there is still heat . d i have had this one on a couple of occasions the first time i enjoyed it but since then i have been disappointed,taste,0.4,0
nov bottled consumed dec . i poured this beer a little more aggressively than usual . knowing it is i figured there would be little head as it were . going into the bruery tulip it formed about a finger head and which slowly receded to lacing bordering the perimeter of the glass and an island in the middle that looks like australia . damn near close to black with a dark beige head . right off the bat there is loads of raisins and molasses and dark chocolate . a deeper whiff reveals a bold roast vanilla aroma . there is almost a potpourri type spiciness underlying all of this which i would assume is the fusels playing off the aromatics already present . first sip i have to admit i am a little scared . having had this beer only once before when fresh i did not enjoy it much . at all . hmmmm this is not bad . big bold sharp chocolate espresso up front which settles into straight up roast on the mid palate and finishes almost charcoaly from the bitter roast . there is obviously a noticable alcohol burn as well . mouthfeel is great sticky coating lingering finish all the things one might look for in an imperial stout . i am not quite certain my gripe on this beer is a worthy one but it is just so damn strong i almost dont know how to rate it . for me the drinkability is the one thing that gets knocked down because of the abv . having had beers like black tuesday big worst barleywine dark horizon etc. recently i feel like this beer can be more balanced and drinkable . otherwise i like it alot and give a thumbs up to avery .,taste,0.8,1
thanks a million to froggyfrog for hookin me up with this brew . appearance pour luminous red copper with powerful carbonation despite the small head . the fine carbonation bubbles are rising fervently so that when they reach the top the dont stop they continue to reach for heaven jumping right through the barrier creating disturbed waters a top this bubbly brew . after a few minutes the force behind these bubbles subsides but is was in the moment an impressive display . smell sweet candied malts and almost citrus fruity hops that simply bask in their own glory and brandy alcohol . taste vinous boozy and beautiful with health servings of vanilla cinnamon orange cream and apple big caramel toffee and figs flavors pineapple brown sugar honey alcohol and pine hops . the alcohol while not hidden is also not harsh for . abv . it is like a soft brandy or friendly wine in which it is noticeable but contributes to the warming nature feel and flavor . mouthfeel juicy and slick with the flavor components acting on the palate in a manor that keep it lively . the hops nip here while the alcohol pulls there and a beer this is not otherwise heavy becoming fascinating to swirl . drinkability session this beer and die . however hearty it is it is also incredibly friendly to drink and each sips ends with a strong desire for more making the beer imo really quite drinkable and overall exceptional . hope this is helpful . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . pours a dark brown opaque with medium foam . lacing evident . lightly sweet smell notes of coffee and honey . eveyrthing seems to be in order . so this is my view but i thought it tasted awful . sickly sweet like someone had dumped honey into an otherwise bland porter . maybe i just like honey less than the average person but this was overload . the taste was more than i could take half the beer was dumped . sorry boston beer . i am typically a big fan of many of your products to me this was a swing and a miss .,taste,0.3,0
fantastic ipa . pours a clean white head on an amber body . amazing smell of citrus and floral hop notes . sweet aromas up front with nice malt character . it is very well balanced beer with a small bias towards malt sweetness . the carbonation is just right and citrus grapefruit hop flavours play with your taste buds . wunderful beer and recommendation to everyone . just remember that this is not your everyday ipa . prost .,taste,0.8,1
appearance is a brownish orange with a large frothy white head . its aroma is mild hopy and grassy . the flavor is bitter from its hop content but remains malty as well . this is not an in your face bitter beer like the american versions of ipas but is very good . mouth feel is medium in body and is slightly oily . the carbonation level is also done right . it is quite noticeable but not overdone . as a result this beer goes down quite easy .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a nitro can . wonderful cascading head . dark golden in color with a thick white head that has good retention and leaves heavy lacing . soft aroma of malt with some earthy and spicy hops . nice malt flavor . hops are faint but add an earthiness and mild spice to the flavor . light body with a great creamy texture . very close to the cask ales i have had . extremely easy to drink . with the low abv of . i could drink these all day and night and not get too stupid . not the boldest of beers so it might get boring after a few .,taste,0.7,1
this makes a few of the beers that i ve had from this brewery and they all have the same malt profile and same problems . the beer opens with a diry earthy nose with some moderate pungent pine grassy tree bark scent . malts give off a lightly scorched noticible vegital qulity that is off putting . looks nice enough a medium copper amber hue with firm head formation and retention and some lacing . flavors however pick up where the nose left off . the beer has a malt dominant front with strong scorched cabbage and corn flavors that prove distracting . the hops have a light metalic taste along with earthy pungent leaf y flavors that do struggle to balance the beer . the body is firm and thinning towards the end . overall this is not a good beer and i ll likely not try again a rarity for me .,taste,0.3,0
kasteel gouden tripel partner to kasteel bruin looks a lot like warm champagne when poured golden yellow bubbly and with a thick foamy head . hops and honeysuckle in the nose even the aroma of this tripel is very sweet . the first sip gives an uncomplicated palette sugar carbonation alcohol leaving an aftertaste of highly focused bitterness and overtones of musk . the bitterness grows with additional sips while the texture is overwhelmed by carbonation . on the balance stick with the bruin it s much better balanced and much richer than this .,taste,0.4,0
deep dark red brown low carbonation . solid one finger head mocha coloured has staying power and good lacing . smells of malt and something like fresh cut wood pine possibly . with air there is some cinammon coming through on the nose . the taste is hoppy with a bit of heat in the mouthfeel medium bodied bitter lingering roasted malt finish . the richer taste and mouthfeel even gets a bit nutty at times balanced without excess astringency . this is a nice change of pace if you ve ben drinking too many lagers lately i d recommend it .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle into a tulip at about f. appearance grimy golden amber with bits of yeasty funk . a geyser of cashew colored foam poured out of the bottle upon opening . left a huge head of very active foam . slowly settled to a nice lining around the glass . smells of wood and bugs brett . with subtle cherry notes . flavor matches the nose with more force . earthy vanilla hints and light candy sugar at the start with a smoothed cherry sourness in the finish . mouthfeel was light bodied with a slightly sour finish . drinkablility was high . russian river tion like . enjoyed tremendously yet it requires slow appreciation .,taste,1.0,1
label claims from the oldest monastery brewery in the world . i swear we ve heard that before but who s gon na argue with a well respected german brewery . pours a thick two finger head that sits and holds its ground atop of deep burgundy ruby brown . head dies after awhile but a good swirl brings it back to life . small trails of lace . aroma is lightly nutty faint berry peat and the tiniest trace of toffee in the back . it s nice but far from bold . flavor has some scotch ale trademarks as does the aroma less chocolatey than my favorite doppelbocks but i do like the roasted and peat like characteristics . a wonderful berry ish sweetness takes hold at the back of the sip and finish . a stealthy flavor it takes awhile to creep up on you and impress but once it does it s marvelous . a kindler gentler d bock with all the well made class you d expect from a reputable germany brewer .,taste,0.9,1
i had this beer poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a the beer pours a golden color with a large white head decent lacing down the glass . s the smell is pretty bland almost a like a weak american pilsner . t the taste is more disappointing that the aroma . its a very dry finishing beer with a bitterness not from hops maybe some overcooked grains . a biscuity maltyness is also there . m the beer is smooth but just too thin for a bock . d well its not a tasty beer and is almost like a german pils which is the reason why its drinkable . nothing offensive .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at rr a cloudy honey with a bubbly head and surprisingly leaves some lace s sour brett lemons and a bit of spice . mainly pepper . t a very tart beer indeed . an array of sweet tart fruit flavors . m carbonated well with a dry finish d sours are a one and done beer for me . very tart . i will get this beer as my first beer from now on .,taste,1.0,1
pours a pale light copper to heavy banana peel . not much of a head as well as very little bubbling . the aroma has some sweet bready grass wth a littl warmt and some touchy lemon . the taste is a softly sweet toasted malt . the hops offer some dry lemon grass bitterness . the palate is sweet with a slow developing warmth in the finish . easy to drink this . beer like its nothing but a flavorful session beer .,taste,0.7,1
a loose bubbled head lasts only seconds . leaves a pure white ring . bubbles rise one at a time bubble second . you could use this as a timer . very ordinary golden color . gets hazy on the last pour . s champagne . sweet white grape juice . alcohol is slightly irritates the nostril . ice cider . steamed corn once it s warmer . more hops and yeast on last pour not only because of sediment but maybe also because of higher temp . t alcohol . something really reminds me of a dark belgian like chymay grande rserve probably the sweet malt . an elegant and fine tasting floral hop finish . very nice . i also get a little vanilla in the end . m foams up a lot . you feel like it s going to burst out of your mouth . dry finish . d a bit too sweet for me to want a second one . i would buy it again though . i do n t know much about aging but this could be good with a little less sweetness to it . best before i would buy it again .,taste,0.9,1
th anniversary bottle . cellared carefully . dark murky caramelized garnet with a tight dense glass crawling light sandy head . smells of butter rum lifesavers dates figs caramel . good malt aromas if a bit buttery but there s only a faint hop backing . starts with toasted fruit malt with mild caramel and leather . okay . quickly turns tangy sour and not in a good belgian way . astringent nutty and bitter toward the finish . off . butter throughout and this did not age well . moderately thin body especially for the style . disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
the color when poured was a hazy amber with an orange hue . also a little brown foam that disapated in awhile with some lace on the side of the glass . the smell of hops and spice filled the nose with a pleasant aroma . but the taste is just to bitter to enjoy . the bitterness just covers up any other flavors that this barley wine ale just might give . the main flavor is the pine flavor of the bitter hops . this is one of the worst barleywine ale s that i ve ever drank .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a sn bomber into a chalice appearance and smell poured a copper orange with a foamy off white head which had decent retention and left a few traces of lacing down the glass . smelled of citrus and very pleasant floral hops . there was also a trace of spice and feint apple like scent hiding in there . a bit of malt seemed to come through on the scent as it warmed some definite red ale like chracteristics . taste and mouthfeel taste was of grassy piney citrus with a bit of sweet caramel backing it . pretty thin to medium bodied with a dry sweet finish and a bit of carbonation present on the tongue throughout . drinkability i can definitely say i enjoyed this brew thoroughly . plenty of balance with quite a bit going on . nothing cloying which would make this thing very easy to enjoy regularly . this brew really sweetened as it warmed . as usual from sn a very affordable enjoyable brew .,taste,0.7,1
much as i like sly fox i thought this one was a miss . pours amberish golden with a decent head . the smell is very biscuity . the taste is intensely bicuity bready and yeasty and cramped with strong floral hops rather out of balance in fact . not pleasant .,taste,0.4,0
an exceptionally smooth all night drinking beer that does not fill you up and keeps you coming back for more . the best that i have had from rock art and although the stout they have is very good this one was a really very well crafted beer . i spent two evenings with this beer and i bought a case of it that went away far too quickly . aroma was not strong at all but the taste of it makes up for that quite easily .,taste,1.0,1
this beer beat the hell out of me . only ml and i was wasted everyone be careful . this porter had next to no head with a dark black brown body . huge chocolate aroma with slight charr . coffee aroma is also abundant but more of a latte coffee than a fresh corsely ground aribica put through a french press . vanilla also present in surprising quantities . i do not remember liking a beer so much that was so wimpy on the hops but this one does it for me . massive chocolate and carob taste with big dollop of sweetness . the sweetness is the only thing that negatively affected either the mouthfeel or the drinkability scores . no alcohol apparrent on the flavor dispite the high content as proven by it totally kicking my ass . something reminds me of slightly charred yeasty bread from the brentwood bakery in la . this is delicious and am glad it is not locally available as this drink could very easily lead me happiliy to severe alcoholism .,taste,1.0,1
appearance crystal clear amber with a small white head that quickly dissipates . no lacing at all . this is a wheat . aroma wow . this smells . no . .reaks of apricot . no other beer aroma . taste taste better than it smells . still has an over powering aprict taste but there is hints of malt and hops in there . mouthfeel fairly light body . carboantion level is quite good . not as dry and puckering as i d expect from a wheat but quite pleasant all the same . drinkability this might be a good beer for people who do n t loike beer but other than that it s pretty dismal .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle into my stone irs glass . it poured a caramel brown color with a thin white head sticking to the edges of the glass . the aroma shows a lot of the rum flavors to it . i get some woody notes mixing with the earthy pumpkin pie nutmeg and allspice flavors . lots of sweet sugary and boozy flavors coming though in it . the taste is very boozy and sweet . i get a sugary sweet maltiness mixing with the rum booziness and a little pumpkin pie spice in the finish . the sweet sugary maltiness is just way too overdone in it for me making it almost undrinkable . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with carbonation being below average . overall i did n t really care for it . it was cloyingly sweet with too much boozy rum showing through . the pumpkin beer flavors just seemed completely hidden and overshadowed to me . not an enjoyable beer for me at all .,taste,0.4,0
ignoring recommendations this bottle was in the cellar since months . which did n t seem to negatively affect it s grandeur . one of my favorite experiences starts with a caramel tan head that lasts to the bottom of the glass . with a nose of heavy molasses raisins dark cocoa on espresso with an apple cider back . in the mouth this os is both intriguing and perplexing with pure apple juice strong molasses again and a sweeter chocolate . departing with a somewhat astringent spice . this is very effervescent feeling existing as both light and filling at the same time . very complex making it the perfect digestif in any season .,taste,1.0,1
painted bomber with no dates but it does sport a goat face that looks frickn evil . purchased at merchant s in dearborn and poured into a pilsner . dark crimson to brown under a finger of light tan that falls rather quickly to a thin layer of foam and then a faint ring . no lace but a few specks here and there . sweet caramel makes up most of the nose . slight nuttiness and a tiny bit of butterscotch . not very complex and rather weak overall . body is moderate but a little flat . more carbonation would make this so much better . lots of malt upfront . initially sweet and nutty but with a growing bitterness that gets spicy and then bitter towards the end . lingering hop dryness . nice change in flavors . so much more balance than the nose . drinkable but nothing to get excited about . not worth the . .,taste,0.8,1
old mcgarvey pours a deep reddish color with a thin bubbly head floating atop . toasted malt notes waft to the nose sweet prune aromas are present also . on the tongue there is a sweetness up front and then it tastes like rotten vegetables . yes i said rotten vegetables or rather i wrote it . well rotten vegetables or rotten fruit . you decide . me im never going to touch the stuff again . though i did note that the brew was thick and creamy in the mouth with my last big gulp . time for that stone smoked porter they got on tap .,taste,0.2,0
pours a rich red colour hellish but strangely alluring with massively generous beige head that sinks steadily retaining just enough fluffy crown to get me excited . lace is just heavenly sticky trails all the way down the glass . just wonderful . smells very tart and funky . lots of vinegar with nice cranberry raspberry and lime characters . lots of toffee malt underlying and some lovely nutmeg crme anglaise and even coffee behind the tart exterior . wonderful complex damned enticing nose . taste is odd . just not tart . rich brooding and dark with touches of flavoured balsamic throughout almost as if filtered through a coffee spelt . quite sour but a lot of cinnamon and rich round nuts pecans almonds and a good belt of burnt sugar . tartness comes through late with a cidery type of sour that cleans up the darker chocolatey palate nicely without quite delivering that final punch of sour the nose had made me anticipate . this is an odd beer far more enjoyable than it should be for its oddness and not quite coherent enough in one theme to really wow me . full bodied with a bit of pull from the tartness but not very puckering . quite lovely really . odd but i love its unexpected twists and turns . it s unique but more than that it s really lovely and drinkable as well . superb .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a tulip glass . it is a beautiful opaque black with a small fast dissipating off white head . i can already tell that it is slightly thicker than a standard gravity stout . the aroma is less than i was expecting . i get a bit of chocolate and coffee but not quite as pronounced as i would like . the taste however is very complex . the chocolate and burnt malt flavors really come through in the taste with a expertly masked alcohol presence until after the finish where i get a slight alcohol burn warming in the back of my throat . the taste makes me feel that perhaps i have had a few too many beers before this to be able to distinguish the complexities of the aroma properly . the mouthfeel is thick coating the tongue for a few seconds and then disappearing as to not be too overpowering . overall an interesting imperial stout that i wish had more of a prominent aroma to go along with the nice flavor profile .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle served with a lime as a corona should be . i must state my prejudices first . corona was one of the first beers i liked maybe it was the lime slice popping on the table routine . maybe it was the fact it was an import instead of a crappy american beer never mind it was in the same style . i do n t know . having said that now that i ve tried a lot of other beers it s harder to like corona objectively . minus the lime the taste is pretty crappy and skunky . there s nothing impressive about the taste smell or appearance . the mouthfeel is carbonated and nice enough but nothing major . drinkability is enhanced only by the lime and the nostalgia . still my wife likes it and i ll drink with her occasionally . sue me .,taste,0.4,0
lots of good things going on in this beer . very big and bold . nearly opaque dark brown with mohogany highlights good head retention and lacing . big aromas of chocolate coffee roasted barley grassy hops and alcohol . tastes similarly with strong emphasis on the cocoa and roasted grains . throw in a light lactose cream flavor and feel with a light fermentation twang . alcoholic flavors gain intensity through the sip finishing with a strong harsh fusal abrasion . combined with the grassy hops and raosted grains the beer quickly turns rough . too bad because a nearly flawless brown shows difficult drinkability late .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark purple with a more clear red near the bottom of the glass . inch head of a pink color . great retention and great lacing . smells of sweet malt amazingly fresh raspberries slight yeast and slight grain . fits the style of a fruit vegetable beer . mouth feel is sharp and smooth with an average carbonation level . tastes of sweet malt sugar fresh raspberries and very slight tart malt . overall as far as fresh strong tasting raspberry beers this is the best i ve ever had . i downed this oz . in a matter of minutes .,taste,1.0,1
a very dark brown almost black large amount of carbonation and a very milk chocolate brown head s very yummy cherry bourbon black licorice some light vanilla and some roasted malt . t woo that is intense that is why i payed bucks for this . very complex flavor of wood aged oak and bourbon flavor more vanilla . a very roasted malt profile is in the middle . the after taste has a very pronounced bitter chocolate . i also tasted roasted marshmallows . i taste no burn of acohol which is surprising at m not as chewy as i thought the carbonation is good and makes the smell and taste breath a little more . d this is really good i m surprised that this beer is still on shelves a year after its limited release . although i might understand cause of the price tag . good job firestone nectar ales .,taste,1.0,1
a gritty lambic that has the air of belgian beers made by american then aged to level out any inconsistencies . this brewer has experience . this a clean beer but not a lambic . too boozy . i can feel the triple in my teeth and throat . the apricot is wonderful though . sits and milds the acidic quality with some mealiness . has a malt finish that really makes the beer and provides a nice balance with the sour . making the sour not appear like a mask .,taste,0.9,1
pours a dark brown color with a slight off white head . the aroma is of smokiness and some roasted caramel malt . the overall taste is an overpowering smoked meat taste . i could n t really taste any of the caramel note due to the over powering smoke taste . the mouthfeel was smooth and easy very light carbonation . the overall drinkability is below average the smokiness throws off my total preception .,taste,0.4,0
a deep dark copper in color . thin white head that fades quickly . the lacing is thin but really sticks . carbonation is there but a bit low . s there are strong sour cherry notes . the malts are there but not prominent . its got a nice sweetness there as well . t the sourness really pops while it is still somewhat chilled . its mouth puckering half way though the glass . there are great cherry and oak flavors that start to come out near the end as it warms . a bit of caramel malty nots on the finish . m d low carbonation but still there which really makes it great very dry which was great .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a pt . fl oz bottle into a tuilp glass a dark brown with reddish hues slightly off white head which quickly dissipated s dark plums raisins a bit of cherry brown sugar cinnamon some dark bread dates gingerbread t a weird sushi flavor is the first thing i noticed . odd . soy sauce . overripe plums vinegar rotten fruit m medium d at . this is not one to session but relax with which makes it all the more frustrating that the flavors are off . maybe i got a bad bottle so i ll hold off posting this review until i ve finished my first glass . post first glass gets a bit better taste wise but i m still confused by the first impressions . again maybe i bought an off bottle . i ll try it again some time but until then i ca n t really recommend this beer . i am disappoint .,taste,0.2,0
let me be clear before starting this was bad . poured from a oz bottle into a tall clear pint glass . a clear almost see through golden yellow with a white head that is almost not there at all . s i got no ginger out of it . t i thankfully now i know what as taste like . this was bad . in all fairness i ca n t tell you what the after taste was like because i spit it out . d i could n t finsh the first drink so i ca n t figure out how someone is suppose to drink a whole bottle of it .,taste,0.2,0
purchased from natalie s liquor warehouse as a four pack of ml bottles . poured into a large glass stein . a clear bronze orange body with a thin white head that rapidly vanishes eggenberg beers do n t seem to have much head retention . s medium strong malty aroma with hints of alcohol and honey . t pow . an deluge of malts overloads the palate with flavors of bread caramel honey spices and a hint of alcohol . only a small amount of hops but no more are needed . the flavor is really powerful and complex and dwarfs many other doppelbocks like salvator and optimator . sweet but not excessively so . it s sort of resembles its absurdly strong stablemate samichlaus but not quite as powerful a king kong to samichlaus godzilla . m thick creamy considerable carbonation . has a feeling of substance to it that i like in a doppelbock . d a potent formidable beer . it has an alcoholic warming to the finish and the taste clings to your tongue . . abv plus the thick mouthfeel make this a beer to be consumed slowly . one is plenty two will probably take you to another planet . in a way urbock is sort of like a lighter cheaper but by no means cheap samichlaus . it does n t have the same over the top intensity of samichlaus but it hits like a train both in its flavor and its alcohol content nonetheless . an excellent beer but at for four it s seriously expensive . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
having tried most of the other michelob beers i guess it would n t hurt to try there super light beer . big mistake . i now realize why people that are on a diet this it does n t taste like anything . with the color close to regular michelob the taste is way off . i would n t drink is on my worst day .,taste,0.2,0
a reddish orange hue with a very faint pink foamy head . bubbles are quickly rising to the top giving the foam cap some lasting power . lacing left all over the glass . s tart cherries and a lot fo fruity sweetness . just a hint of sour citus fruit underneath . sweetness becomes even stronger as the beer warms . t very sweet initially almost syrupy . taste of cherries is present but certainly not overwhelming . just a faint tartness . all in all a very sweet fruit beer without much else going on . m d bordering on sticky but the lively carbonation carries it through . a very pleasnt mouthfeel and certainly drinkable . a touch to sweet for me in the end withou having quite enough real cherry flavor but certainly not a bad beer . rubaeus was one of my favorite if not my favorite american fruit beers . this beer isnt bad but it isnt even close to the same league .,taste,0.6,1
poured on tap into a pint glass the beer was a vibrant gold color with no head . the smell was heavy on the barley and the taste was a strong barley with a light balance of hops . the beer was light and crisp in the mouth but there was a dusky and dank aftertaste . the finish makes this beer not particularly pleasant to drink in my opinion .,taste,0.7,1
i was fortunate to have a cask conditioned pint or two of this award winning brew at the flying pig in malvern pa . it poured a burnt orange color with an almond colored head . it was remarkablly clear with abundant lacing throughout the tasting experience . there was a faint fragrance of floral hops some acidic fruitiness and great malt scents.this bitter had the most delicate and delicious taste of floral hops with a mellow malt backbone . there also was the presence of spicy hops and soft but subtle roasty malt sweetness as well . the drinkability of this brew is incredible . an exceptional example of a cask conditioned bitter .,taste,1.0,1
bomber dated september . sampled on . poured a very cloudy golden almost hefeweizen in color with a white head that dissipates immediately . the smell has notes of wax earth apricot and a light bitter hops smell . the taste has more waxiness and a somewhat faded hop bitterness . some floral hops are still there as well as some cherries and toast . spicy notes as well . the aftertaste has notes of wax bananas and apricot jam . this has changed quite a bit since it was fresh . the mouthfeel is a little too carbonated and coats the mouth a bit but has good body . interesting flavors have developed definitely worth drinking if you can find some .,taste,0.9,1
poured from bottle room temp a cloudy dark amber with a small head of foam that . remained throughout my session the smell is very strong of malt sweetness . .i m hoping that this does n t translate to an overly sweet taste . the taste is very malty up front but in the background some hop bitterness is noted and prevents this bwsa from being too sweet . as i take more sips i find that this is one very well balanced and smooth tasting brew of the style and the drinkablity is very good considering the abv . yum . . bottom line i m glad i bought bottles of this stuff are going to nutbrown as part of a huge trade cuz i find it to be a wonderful example of the style my next trip to ft collins i m buying more if there s any left . .,taste,1.0,1
i do n t know why i really need to explain this much but here goes . pours black with the awesome waterfall o bubbles that everyone is used to . there is also a finger of thick off white foamy head which you can make pretty designs with . the aroma is basically confined to some burnt malts . but not very apparent . the taste starts with some chocolately malts and then pretty much ends there . but a little bittermess thrown in for good measure . there is also a metallic aftertaste i do not enjoy . the beer finishes smooth but i have never ever been able to get drunk off it . if you re ordering a carbomb this is the beer to go with .,taste,0.4,0
i think everyone would agree that this ale is one tough nut to crack but i feel like i need to critique it nonetheless . appearance strange consistency like motor oil and soy sauce . looks like it has staining power . smells reaks like kikkoman soy sauce i mean across the table wafts . underneath that there is dead ripe plums and black cherries . taste mouthfeel sweet malt coating the mouth warms with alcohol as it finishes just a bit sticky . a wide range of flavors come to mind . concord grapes candied tamarind baked apples. they just keep rolling. dates and figs come to mind as well . there is no way to avoid being apprehensive about this brew it looks like very different from most heavy bocks ales . it s got a warming feel as it crosses the tongue . but given a chance it is worth trying at least once . drinkability very low . i love savoring tawney ports old ales and barley wines in a snifter but this is still an ale that is far too rich for me to enjoy .,taste,0.8,1
a nice dark color . the head dissipated shortly after it was poured . s sweet fruity malty . a strong smelling beer . t a dominating maltiness with fruit notes . very pleasing . m very thin and very carbonated o i found it quite enjoyable although i do prefer the taste of victory s golden monkey when it comes to belgian dark ales .,taste,0.9,1
a very sweet malty smell almost syrupy . pours solid black in color with a nice creamy thick head that sits around a while . this beer has an awesome taste to it . roasted grains with a chocolate coffee finish . mouthfeel is a bit sharp up front mild carbonation and finishes creamy and smooth . i do n t know what i was expecting drinking this but i was extremely surprised at my first taste of this beer . awesome was the first words out of my mouth . the roasted grains really come through . a medium body to this beer makes it really drinkable . i only wish now i would have bought two of them .,taste,1.0,1
golden yellow in color with a slight haze . huge head that is creamy and has staying power . after allowing this beer to breathe for a moment the aroma was one of malt and citrus with a hint of yeast . tastes lightly malty yeasty and you notice the yeast . finish is clean with no unpleasant aftertastes . this beer would be good for toasting the good things in life .,taste,0.9,1
green bottles seriously . i am really disappointed i have to give hb a mediocre at best review because i have had this on tap and it is hands down fantastic but the six pack i bought from a reputable store is s k u n k e d. and i know that once beer leaves the brewry care for the beer is out of their hands but not the effect of uv and no freshness dating . hoppy beer was invented for the long journey now it s time for the brown bottle . i ll try and drink the rest but you might as well buy a sixer of heineken if you want this flavor . i must reitterate if you see this on tap buy a big stein it is a whole different beer but i expect hb to get with modern bottle engineering with a date .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy light gold with a persistent inch white head that leaves rings of lace on the glass . aroma is a musty mix of citrus coriander and cloves . flavor is pretty light with some lemon a touch of coriander and some wheat flavors . very light and crisp with medium carbonation . definiety not the best wit i ve had but a very drinkable beer for the summer .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to the patron at creekside for sharing this with everyone . poured a murky brown color with a small cream colored head . nose is wham . hot . had some butterscotch light cocoa maple syrup . taste is very hot maple syrup a butterscotch light cocoa . mouthfeel is creamy and hot of course . drinkability is low due to high abv . while very tasty a few ounces of this and i am done for . this is a brew best shared amongst people who really enjoy craft beer and not for thr faint of heart .,taste,0.9,1
i just had this at a left hand event on campus university of cincinnati in a flight with sawtooth oktoberfest twin peaks milk stout and whatever the name of the double sawtooth is . this may have been my least favorite which is tough for me with my love for hops . but i was just continuously overwhelmed by the sense of broccoli . i got it in the nose and it dominated the taste . it s a decent looking beer that feels good and goes down easy but being unable to escape the smell and taste of broccoli i really did n t enjoy this beer too much .,taste,0.4,0
i had two pints of this bad boy at hotlips pizza across from jeld wen field today on burnside in portland or after a mile bike ride bridge pedal . .what can i say . portland is all about beer bikes and bridges . this was the stout on tap and was described to me as a rich chocolatey stout . that about sums it up . the other reviews do this beer justice in terms of flavor profile to me it was a subtle dark chocolate flavor and the perfect amount of grain flavor with other hints of flavor vanilla . woody . that were hard to pin down . kind of like the dr. pepper of stouts . it went well the pesto feta pizza anyways . other than that a little lacking on the head decent lacing smooth going down and a gorgeous black color with brick red edges . beautiful .,taste,1.0,1
free on tap at grants farm . pour was deep murky copper with a slight orange hue . nice fluffy white head smell wasnt too bad there was a bit of wheat with a touch of citrus mainly lime . very slight wheat up front with an artificial lime funk that made its artificial self known . it was overpowering in that it ruined the beer . there was not much of a wheat presence here at all it was light and slightly bitter . carbonation was actually pretty decent and it had a nice body . i had two glasses the first was just terrible . i figured maybe they had bud light light lime running through this line first and they didnt clean it . i stopped drinking that glass and went for another from the other tap . it was not as bad but there was still a fake lime flavor . i know the kewl thing with that crowd is a lemon slice in the glass so i am curious if ab piss off inbev added this citrus flavor to compensate for it . terrible decision .,taste,0.2,0
on a recent trip to the brewery i was able to sample this one . out of the four people i was with i was the only one able to appreciate it . beautiful red color no head . the first taste is really shocking . sour sour sour sour sour sour . it was so sour it s hard to keep it in your mouth . you certainly would not drink this by the pint . a very unique beer but certainly an aquired taste .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a tulip glass from oz bottle . inky black with tan colored head that dissipates rather quickly . very dry in the nose . boozy chocolate aromas . very promising . failry mild in flavor . no heavy roasted notes not overly bitter . not necessarily a bad thing . i m fairly impressed with otter creek . a brewery i had nearly forgotten about . i ll try more of their brew in the future .,taste,0.9,1
when you say the word lambic you can exchange the word cantillon because cantillon is lambic . you can not get more authentic lambic style beer from anyone . this kriek is dry fruity fizzy sour foxy horse blanket and earthy . lots of flavor layers and not for the lindemen s drinkers . comparing lindeman s to cantillon is like comparing bert grant s imperial stout to harvey and son s imperial . it may say they are the same style but they are two very different beers .,taste,1.0,1
no idea how old but probably a tad bit based on the store where i bought it . very dark almost light proof reddish brown . quickly dissolved yellowish tan foam leaving the beer with a slight ring and a couple dots of lace . aroma is mild hops wood raw cocoa and a plethora of musty malt . alcohol wafts strong almost reaching the level of a potent digestif . more bitter than i would have imagined with an underlying smooth sugary caramel . finished with coffee and half and half . mouthfeel is excessively syrupy. this is a sipper for sure . although the flavor is multi faceted and strong and deserves recognition for such an ass kicking level . a decent bw just not my style . should buy a cement jug of this and store it for a generation or .,taste,0.7,1
this was a great beer . i had it at the bruery out of a bottle poured into their tulip glass . the head held strong and had an attractive texture the color an attractive bright beer colored beer . a white beer all the way the classic spices are present coriander herbs all the usual grandma smells . i liked this one a lot . i ca n t find anything to really complain about . i can observe the aforementioned spiciness as well as enough sweet and sour to provide a nice balance a solid contender . it was a little over carbonated which is probably why the head stuck around so long . letting it breathe for a minute or two is advised . this is a great white beer and it is well balanced and flavorful .,taste,1.0,1
a true classic . not the best but not far from it . rich creamy and very satisfying . i have to admit that i ve never had it room temp in a pub .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice redwood colour with a creamy dense head of white tinged with ochre . leaves a very thick film of lacing around the glass . nose is very nice . spiced fruit mixed with brown sugar . not very complex it s basically an odour in a straight line but the characters are very pleasant . taste is unusual in that it does n t really taste like it smells . the fruit which was spicy and vibrant on the news here tastes sour and off . lots of hops flourish throughout the palate but there s far more of a sour than bitter character to this . the palate is long but there is n t that much complexity . i m not that much of a fan of sour beers and although this is nowhere near as sour as your average lambic i d say this is no exception . mouthfeel is nice smooth and creamy . overall a respectable drinking beer with an acquired flavour .,taste,0.6,1
while in grad school for a long time this was the most interesting beer i could find living in hartford ct . i had it routinely it was low budget and made quiet nights easier . i think it was mackeson triple and smuttynose pale ale and at the bars we drank pitchers quickly . then i got my head out that door . anyhow i thought i would revisist this with a more experienced palate . not the beer i remember entirely . this is less potent than i remember . it s good enough to pass up other options when something rich is desired because that s where this excels . the pour is almost inky very dark brown . the head is creamy . nothing really exciting in the smell . the flavor is malty with hints of cocoa . the mouthfeel is not the creaminess i would had expected so it s a little disappointing in this department . easy to drink but could get boring . if you know what i mean about the flavor of cocoa in good coffee not mocha that s what we have here . i recommend you try it out if obvious chocolate character and sweetness is not interesting to you .,taste,0.8,1
this brew looks and smells great . its classified as an imperial amber but looks and smells more like an dipa . a nice burnt orange with a inch head . the smell is very hoppy and a little rye . the taste is very smooth and slightly hoppy . this is a very well balanced believe it or not brew . it has a nice mouthfeel . kinda dry . hoppy . smooth . overall this is a good beer . would make for a beautiful session . i only wish i had more .,taste,0.8,1
very special indeed . clear copper in colour with a firm british head . the aroma was n t too special though faint malts and a bit of yeast . the flavour though was unbelievable . the innocuous copper fluid packs quite a punch . the malts are amazingly smooth being seriously reminiscent of the front end of whisky . the back end though was only slightly bitter probably due to the seriously rich front end . additionally the drinkability was quite good for a beer of such strength .,taste,1.0,1
somehow our local bud distributor manages to pull in the pack seasonals but not the packs . i will never understand . i figured i d have this to console myself . pours a clear corn yellow with a big frothy head . looks a tad soapy with some bigger bubbles . this dissipates quickly leaving some patchy coverage . no lacing of note . this simply looks like what i imagine most people think beer looks like . smell is crisp with a touch of malt sweetness . there are some citric notes as well as some hop spiciness . i am guessing there is a combination of us and european hops at play here or at least some euro style hops . taste follows in kind . slight sweetness upfront with the hops coming in quickly there after . there is some brief citrus with a floral note . this fades rapidly and there is a slightly dry bitter finish on the end . the whole thing does n t last all that long . mouthfeel is refreshing but nothing more . this is quite the easy drinker and making my way through a six pack of this would be easy if not particularly rewarding . i am happy just having a single .,taste,0.6,1
a very little carbo . hazy reddish tan color . faint wispy head . noticeable ring on the side of glass as yopu drink . s faint fruitiness some bread aromas . there seems to be some type of berry aroma i cant pu my finger on . i think there may be some wheat in here . t its ok for an amber i wish the malt and hops would show their flavors more as they seem to be just meddled together in there . a bit of sour maltiness as you drink . which gives away to just plain hoip bitterness . m.f. has a full hearty feel to it . carbo is light on the tounge . a bit like liquid bread . d my parents picked this up for me when they toured the brewery . while it is not bad i wouldnt go for it again . but in all honesty this was just a run of the mill craft brew . it says it was aged in a cave but it doesnt go to any lenghts to describe the aging process . did they just throw a glass bottle in a cave . big deal this needs more character .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . appearance very dark with a dark brown head that dissipates almost instantly . smell very malty with strong hints of chocolate . taste very sour tasting at the beginning followed by maltiness with a dry aftertaste . the sourness is similar to that of milk and is very prevalent that gets stronger as the beer warms . mouthfeel highly carbonated with a light body feel . drinkability this beer has a unique taste with the first few sips but the sourness gains the more you drink and near the end is nothing impressive nor desired . i would not drink another .,taste,0.3,0
glass weizen glass temp cellared approx degrees pours a slightly dark golden amber color . it has a three finger head of fluffy off white foam . retention is good and lacing is minimal but quite sticky . definite full rich notes of wheat come forth . a nice sweetness is present with a mild scent of maple syrup . mild hints of brown sugar spices and grassy hops . once again the wheat is quite prominent . very nice earthy flavor . nicely spiced in a mild fashion . grassy hop notes with a slight citrus presence . the maple flavor is not as upfront as i d hoped for but brings about a nice mild sweetness that balances the whole thing quite nicely . great medium body almost verging into full bodied territory . solid medium level of carbonation . very smooth with a tiny touch of creaminess . at . abv which is nicely hidden this is a touch out of range for a true session brew . it s ease of drinkability though makes it a brew that i d love to have on hand just for those occasions . this is quite tasty . well done harpoon .,taste,0.6,1
original rating date september pours cloudy orange with a very thin soapy head . strong grassy hops pours from the bottle on opening and the glass on the pour . super big hop bitterness punch . the ratebeer profile says ibus but it tastes waaayyyy stronger which leads me to doubt that measurement . strong unbalanced hop flavor fabulous for hop heads . a must try for ipa fans .,taste,0.8,1
again no mistake i was drinking three different cask conditioned ales as part of lititz s general sutter inn s monthly cask night . this was the third of the three . how fitting for my th beer review in this site . for dr. h. s. thompson this review s for you . this was presented with a solid finger of dense deep tan head with excellent retention . color was a deep dark inky brownish black with zero light penetration . this might have leaked out of the exxon valdez . nose was redolent with dark chocolate and dark roasted coffee . mouthfeel was full thick silky smooth with a burnt wood taste on the tongue . hmm . dr. thompson was cremated to ashes and intermingled into fireworks but i begin to fade when it it this intense in its smokiness . man i just can not get behind this beer . too smoky and too charcoal driven for my taste . if they could just dial the roasting back a bit .,taste,0.4,0
nose is slightly brownish amber . no head . nose is almost like there is nothing there . flavor is very leafy . i feel like someone put dried out leaves right in my beer . and the aftertaste is really staying with me . nutty as well . man . talk about a fall time brew . seeing as how i am in the middle of august i feel like it might be a bit early to be having such a seasonal beer . feel has a nice carbonation to it . liquid is pretty well bodied . this is a very good beer . a nice example of the style . if you are interested in the style definitely try this one out . pretty interesting i have to say .,taste,0.9,1
poured a . head of irregular sized bubbles . clear dark burnt umber brown color . not much smell coming off it just a hint of the hops . flavor has a hint of raisins and caramel but really not a very powerful or complex taste . there s an acidic zing in a moderate finish . well it s drinkable but this is a dubbel . dubbel what .,taste,0.7,1
pours out a nice deep amber color with a tan head . smell . i get some roasted smells but i m not getting much other than that . dont know why . taste . nice heaviness with the malts . sweet and slightly has an apple juice taste to it . aftertaste is roasted malts and slightly alcoholic . mouthfeel is good . good carbonation very good balance . is creamy . overall a good doppelbock very solid beer .,taste,0.9,1
served from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . appearance pours a cloudy golden yellow with a big head that is dissipating slowly . smell very yeasty and bready . also a strong citrus fruit aroma and a slight grassy aroma . as the beer warms i am picking out a pepper clove taste . very balanced . taste starts off with a sour and citrus taste that moves onto a yeasty and bread taste . mouthfeel smooth mouthfeel . ends slightly dry . drinkability very drinkable . i could easily have a few of these in a sitting . this is my first beer of this style and i must say that it is delicious . i think it will be even better when the warm weather gets here .,taste,1.0,1
undated bomber purchased at bello vino in ann arbor and poured into a pint glass . dark copper with two fingers of light tan that show tenacious retention and leves a ringed sheet as it goes down . the nose is almost all grapefruit dipped in pine resin . slight malt sweetness and heat underneath . huge malt bill is tasted upfront with a sweetness that is thick but in no way cloying . a giant load of the grapefruit pine hops jumps in and the whole thing is tempered perfectly by the rye . all the flavors linger through the finish and leave a nice aftertaste of malt and hops with an almost spicey flavor from the rye . abv registers only as a growing warmth in my belly . this is fucking awesome . full mouth that threatens a syrupy slickness but stops just in time . i could drink a lot of this . .well i could keep drinking until things got ugly . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle split between two snifters . a a few bubbles with an aggressive pour but this looks pretty flat . ruby tinged brown color almost looks like a brandy or cognac . s very sweet definitely raisins and candi sugar with a little bit of an alcoholic red wine type smell underneath . a touch of a metallic smell as well . certainly more fruit and spices here . pineapple fresh grape allspice and some over ripe dark fruits . t wow . a blast of sweet raisins and grapes up front with a heavy alcoholic backbone . not a whole lot here other than sweet sugar grapes and alcohol but i still like it a lot . very unique taste . m sticky viscous very little carbonation . finish is very sticky and dry . interesting but not great . d if you are sitting around the fire this would be a great sipper . more like sipping a cognac than drinking a beer . an interesting thing to try but not something that i will be seeking out again . very commendable attempt by dogfish and i love how they continue to push the limits of beer .,taste,0.8,1
i just like this beer that simple . it is darn good and caught me by surprise . it shouldnt have though as anything from deschutes is good . the colour is nice and the nose is good but the taste is fantastic . it has just enough hops to really stand out but not enough to overpower it . turns out i love the citrusy flavours of cascade hops . if you are looking for a nice hoppy ale that goes down real easy this is a beer for you and if you havent tried a deschutes beer you are missing out . perfect beer for a sunny afternoon while you sit in the snow on the top of your local mountain .,taste,1.0,1
first note this is a bomber not a corked and caged ml . slighty hazy yellow orange body with a lively dense snow white head of micro micro bubbles . good tight lacing . aroma is heavy on pine and fruit but more apricot than the familar grapefruit and orange . a sweet malty strip down the center is quickly engulfed by a truck load of fruit . clean finish . what is not there is any real sort of bitter hop bite at the swallow . not even at ipa levels let alone a dipa as this is billed . alcohol is totally hidden . smooth creamy mouthfeel . really good drinkability for a ale . a tasty fruity piney ale and if you like your ipas that way without any bitter bite it could be your thing . others may see the dipa label and be unbitterly disappointed .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle from abe s of bethlehem pa poured into pint glass . the bottle was a wee dusty . a beer pours an unusual velvet red brown color with a thick tan head that slowly rises . and falls to an thin opaque head . s boozey a little rough sweet and roasted . t borderline porter qualities with a wee bit of a scotchy edge . not quite as roasty as a porter and has some sweet caramel there as well . m a little thick and sticky on the palate . medium low carb . it is very balanced despite the variety of characteristics that this beer is accomplishing . d drinkability is medium to low . this is a sipper however it is good .,taste,0.9,1
pours a golden yellow color with a slight head . the smell is of citrus and of wheat . the taste is wheat with a very slight lemon taste and very little hops . the mouthfeel is very smooth very light carbonation and nothing to make you dislike . drinkability is high you could have a lot of them not as complex as other southern tier beers but very smooth and very good .,taste,0.6,1
pours the darkest shade of brown with cola like highlights at the edges . a nice creamy one inch head quickly reduces to a thin film and leaves behind little lacing . smells like tootsie rolls with some coffee and alcohol in the background . loads of sweet milk chocolate slowly give way to roasty bitterness . rather one sided but that is what i was expecting a chocolate bomb . the alcohol starts to poke through as it warms which is a welcome reminder that yes you are in fact drinking a beer . the mouthfeel is big and velvety with very little carbonation like drinking chocolate made with half half . southern tier sure makes a great dessert stout . this is a wonderful beer that is best enjoyed as a special treat and shared with a good friend . i had a hard time finishing it by myself but intend to grab a couple more to cellar for special occasions .,taste,0.9,1
chestnut colored with a nice amount of thick tan head . belgian yeast aromas are evident from the start and continue into the mouth . i found this to be a relatively bland and subdued version of a dubbel but nothing was truly off just toned down .,taste,0.6,1
long silence of reviews broken . why . well this is the first drain pour i ve done in years . it looks ok dark and cloudy but has little aroma and the mouthfeel is off . an affect of the tea i m assuming . phenolic tannin flavor completely takes over whatever this beer should be . tastes like a bad batch of home brew and i have brewed exactly one bad batch of home brew with tea . astringency is king in this beer s land of disappointment only made that much harder by the absurd price . use your wallet trust me close it to coup this beer out of rotation .,taste,0.2,0
poured from bottle into a oz tasting glass . a pours a completely crystal clear light orange color with a nicely dense off white head which eventually recedes leaving behind nice lacing . s a bit floral with some hints of citrus and pine . for an ipa this is rather innocuous and subdued not what i really expect from an ipa . t starts off with resinous hops mostly pine . the middle of the tongue picks up the citrus that i smelled in the aroma . the back of the tongue picks up some sweet biscuit malt . this is not a bad tasting beer but again an ipa . m thin with medium light carbonation . o this beer confuses me . the label says ipa but the old label calls this an american pale ale . as an apa this would be a great beer but as an ipa i m fairly disappointed . its drinkable and decent but compared to others beers in this category it falls very short .,taste,0.7,1
i first had this little stout up at bukowski in boston . it s a very smooth and drinkable stout probably can be attributed to its low abv . i recently picked up a six pack of this and can easily drink or in a sitting which ca n t be said for all stouts . it s a little on the plain side but nonetheless a good go to if i want a stout .,taste,0.7,1
t is the season . i let this large bottle sit out for a bit to warm before opening and pouring into a pint glass . a perfectly clear orange amber color with an off white smallish head . head mostly melts away though evidence of it remains on top of beer . some lacing . s this is my first wet hopped beer and i was maybe expecting the opposite . this has a softer hop aroma than many standard ipas . still strong but not as overpowering and perhaps more pleasant . i get pine and spiciness . t this is where i think the hops really show their worth it is a subtler flavor as the nose implies but richer and deeper . it s hops all the way through put with different notes of piney ness . m this may be where the beer suffers . my first sip was fantastic but as i went back for more i was unable to taste it as fully because of the bitterness effects on my taste buds . the beer is light bodied and smooth but numbs the mouth to its taste . this explains my completely inadequate taste description . o i like it but may have to snack on something between sips to balance the hop flavor and let me fully appreciate the beer . luckily there s plenty left in the bottle .,taste,1.0,1
this was an interesting ipa . not an over the top west coast ipa but not quite a tradional more mellow english ipa . it s somwhere in between . it poured out in a very creamy manner a murky reddish brown brew with plenty of sediment in the bottom of the bottle from the bottle conditioning . fresh fruit and floral hops in the nose . the hops do n t blow your socks off in the aroma and this follows in the taste as well . it s still well hopped enough for this hophead but i like my ipa s to kick my ass . although this is very good it was n t quite there . a very good ipa but not one for the hopheads to seek out . the mouthfeel is thick and rich for an ipa which was different so i enjoyed it . i give this a . low for me because most beer is sooo drinkable due to the fact that i want more hops . to each his own . i would like to try this beer when it s really fresh and more raw as opposed to the aged bottle i sampled .,taste,0.9,1
rogue amber ale pours a very nice deep amber with an off white head that leaves lots of lacing on the glass . the smell is a bit roasty and sweet with hints of pine and tangerine . after impressing me with the looks and smell the taste was a bit disappointing . there is a bit off toffee but also quite a bit of graininess . a bit of breadiness also shows up and some mild bitterness in the afterness . however nothing that really tasted great . the mouthfeel was nice and full though . this is a good drinkable ale though nothing impressive .,taste,0.6,1
had this in a sports bar in the army . appearance is a nice dark straw color . the head is phenomenal on this one . it almost poured over the rim . nose was nice with hints of lemon and orange with the outstanding aroma of bubblegum and bannanas mouthfeel was average.a little too bubbly for my taste . taste was good.hints of citrus bubblegum bannana and some subtle spicy hints of dare i say sweet chilies . i like this beer and it s availability . this is definatly a must try if you see it at you re local beer store i found it ina grocery in wi if you re wondering . .i passed on the lemon .,taste,0.9,1
smooth fresh taste my ass . i do n t really know how but someone managed to come up with a beer worse than bud light . if you want to down a few of these it s not hard but bud light seems to go down a little faster and in my opinion the aroma is less full of adjuncts for some reason i doubt it s because ab uses less . you ca n t approach it expecting a belgian beer or anything because whatever the manufacturers say that s not the intent . the goal is to sell as much of it to young people as they can and they re doing a damn fine job at that . although personally i think the frost brew rocky mountain cold twins . etc is all a bug distraction to prevent anyone from thinking about the quality of the beer . overall acceptable for those huge parties when most people are n t looking for taste if you know what i mean . but personally i ll give the nod for cheap american light beer to bud .,taste,0.3,0
ml bottle purchased at bevmo in santa monica and poured into a . l beer mug great yellow golden color . truly awesome lacing . sticks around for the duration of the drink . finger perfect white foam . smell is the best part of the beer for me with a strong pine scent hitting first followed by pineapple and citrus . its an intense aroma developing more as the beer warms . taste is strong pale ale at first but goes down very clean with little aftertaste but an oiliness on the tongue and throat . tons of carbonation . very bubbly . extremely drinkable i put this whole bottle down myself and i would definitely recommend to friends .,taste,0.8,1
a nice and golden s nice and hoppy with great citrus pine notes t starts out nice balanced and mildly bitter but by the end the bitterness overwhelms the flavor m nice mild to medium body d moderately drinkable you could certainly have a few if you want conclusion ok ipa flavors are a little unbalanced,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle . . been in the fridge for nearly months finally decided to break it out . nice frothy head with good retention hazy red ish brown . . good looking . the smell of my mom s god rest her soul spice cabinet vanilla clove cinnamon ginger all that blended together . wow . taste is almost like a straight shot of vanilla or almond extract.not too sure about this one . on the one hand i like it but on the other hand it s like something artificial going on and too much of it . aftertaste although not unpleasant is not exactly pleasant . good mouthfeel and drinkability . an intresting brew albeit one that sends me mixed messages something seems unbalanced . .however the more i drink the better it gets . . abv and ml that would be expected. or of these suckers and it could be the finest brew in the world . at least it is n t sicky sweet .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is so very basic . anyone could enjoy this . if adolph coors moved to hawaii and made a good plain decent inoffensive beer . this could be it . delisch . nope . outstanding . nope . worth more than . per six pack . not again . but it ai n t bad and i did n t dislike any of it .,taste,0.6,1
appearance is pretty very nice tan almost red color . not a whole lot on the nose . some hops not much oak like i was expecting . taste is very nice . smacks you with nice hops but balances out and finishes very dry and bitter . not a whole lot of oak again . very drinkable for me bit a long lasting bitter finish .,taste,0.9,1
pale golden with lotsa chunks floating through it . lots of white frothy head . some beading going on with the carbination . scented like a gueze lightly soured and slightly musty like a good wine cellar . very light mouthfeel so feather light and gentle so soft . not creamy . just . there . same with the tast not much is jumping out with the flavor this is so very balanced . some light malty flavors but barely . kind of like a watered down saison maybe . the more it warms the more the flavor devolops in here . easy drinking since it is so mild . but if you are searching for flavors you may find this one lacking .,taste,0.6,1
i had a couple of bottles of this from a glbc mixed pack . glbc is my favorite brewery but i tend to gravitate to their ales more . i am not a huge lager drinker but this beer is fantastic . it pours a nice bronze color not what i was expecting . a pleasant surprise . the smell was light sweet . the taste was wonderful . smooth taste nice malt character some grain was present also . but what made this beer so good was the dry crisp hoppy finish . wow incredible . after every sip i wanted more . very interesting hop notes in this beer . i would love to know which hops they use in this beer . the body was nice also . the drinkability was pretty high for the abv . i could drink over a few hours and i just might new years eve . great beer as always from glbc . btw the second beer was just as good as the first .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass with small white head and lite colored yellow . a bright hop aroma follwed by some malt and bread scents . the taste is malty at first then halfway the hops take over and continue to be there till the end . in the mouth it feels lite and crisp though a little to much carbonation it still leaves a nice dry finish . this beer is fairly drinkable the carbonation may turn off some . this would be an excellent be to get macro beer drinkers to try .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pale golden color . not much of a head . small beads of lacing . aroma slight grainy aroma . picked up on some citrus notes . taste nicely balanced between roasted malts and hops . one does n t overwhelm the other . i was surprised i did n t pick up on those traits in the aroma . grapefruit notes . i really liked the way this beer came together . mouthfeel nicely carbonated . feels light on the tongue .,taste,0.9,1
hazy brown in color with a head that sticks to the side of the glass . smells of roasted malt and alcohol . the taate is very robust coffee and nut flavors balacing with the malts . very malty and almost a smoky aftertaste . the best old ale i ve had to date although it is not very much alike the others i ve had . even though it is not like many old ales it is still an exceptional strong ale .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear reddish dark brown with quickly forming and fading head . smell is spicy steely with some light herbal notes . sweetness enters with irony molasses and mild nuttiness . taste is built around malts but lacks complexity . solid nuttiness works with light sweetness and puzzling bitterness . finishes hidden lingering bitterness . light in body with medium carbonation . good alternative from winter warmers as the style indicates but nothing special .,taste,0.6,1
a dark almost black brown with a large head that lingers for minutes then leaves clumps of lacing clinging to the sides of the glass . s slight molasses alcohol prune and coffee faint . t sour too sour alcohol molasses raisins coffee oak faint bourbon a sharp ascerbic sour is present before the shift to the citric acid sour and coffee bitterness in the aftertaste . m smooth thin a bit acidic harsh after the swallow a bit astringent thirst quenching at least . d somehow not too bad . i do n t think i will have this again but the entire bomber went down easily . many better beers of this style are out there but in spite of the sourness this pulled off enjoyable .,taste,0.4,0
this was one of the first big american ipas that i was introduced to . and a great example of one it is . oz current release bottle . pours a dark amber color with a healthy looking white head . head clung to the glass as i drank . smells like it received a good portion of american grown dry hops . bitterness is pretty strong followed by a floral citrusy punch of flavoring hops . truly grapefruity in flavor . bitterness lingers just a little but is complimented with a satisfying sweetness . acidic and crisp really refreshing . and with a decent abv that is surprisingly smooth and bright in flavor . i like this beer a lot and have for many years . if you liked this beer i suggest a gordons or now is called the g knight from oskar blues brewing co . very similar and also delicious .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle thanks to deepsouth . nice golden color effervescent bubbly but the head does n t last for shit . smells like spices almost belgian but not quite . it tasted odd and i honestly could n t tell if they were shooting for a belgian witbier or an american wheat . it was easy enough to drink but it was still confused .,taste,0.6,1
served at the temple bar dublin ireland . a poured with a fresh cream like off white head . the body is a filtered medium amber color . takes quite some time for the beer to settle similar to a guinness or boddingtons . a little visible carbonation after the beer settles . s virtually no nose on it . just some faint pale malts no esters and just a touch of low alpha hops . very faint and mild like a lager . curious . t the malt comes through light delicate and crackerlike . it s light and refreshing but you do n t get much more beyond that delicate crackerlike malt . maybe just a touch low alpha hops at the end . finishes clean like a lager and moderately dry highly attenuated . m a medium body with some creaminess and some super soft carbonation from the nitro pour . as the beer warmed up the mouthfeel started to thin out and the creaminess started to dissipate . d goes down super smooth . almost like a creamy glass of water . . very drinkable and very sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
poured a reddish brown colour with a small head that dissipates quickly . a step up from the likes of red ale like rickards red and other more commercial amber ales . race rocks is a nice well round amber ale with a good semi sweet taste of malt that is balanced with hops . good for one or two pints before the alchohol taste comes forward too much and ruins the typical amber ale .,taste,0.8,1
utterly pitch black and absorbant . light bister two fingered steadfast pitted head . muddled lace remains . upfront in aroma is a combination of buttery milk chocolate and licorice . rounded notions of butterscotch and burnt fudge add depth . becomes agreeably cuspate upon swirling with minty albeit searing ethanol and citric hops arising . very enticing aromawise . in flavor prevalent is a bittersweet suggestion of lightly singed buttery chocolate cookie . ashen dark fruit esters lend an impression of cocoa dusted prune but not as pronounced as it other versions . ethanol is well integrated with only trace peppery hints surfacing mid palate . despite the rich chocolate presence this is very well attenuated for an imperial . this is not a detriment but serves to facilitate its dangerous drinkabilty . finishes lightly alcoholic but otherwise with a bitter continuation of baker s chocolate . a tasty albeit soft imperial that is well suited to drinking more than one in a sitting . a session imperial . close enough .,taste,0.7,1
batch bottle poured into a snifter . pours almost fingers of fizzy light tan head . pretty good retention with slight splattered lace . color is a dark caramel brown . aroma bright cherry notes caramel toffee oak bourbon light vanilla . very mouth watering and tart . wow this is amazing . not too much bourbon here . taste wow the taste is very different . the oak and bourbon notes are wonderfully present . decent amount of cherries and vanilla . nice toffee and caramel notes some raisins as well . this beer is amazing . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . medium to full bodied with a decent amount of carbonation . hardly any head present which is really nice . ends a little dry . overall wow i was amazed by this beer . everything i could ask for in a quad . simply amazing . the oak and bourbon really makes this beer click . this beer drank so fast . i need to get more of this beer before it is gone . highly drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
a slightly hazy straw color with a tiny white head and no lacing s obvious wheat smell with a little citrus and malts mixed in t faint wheat taste with a very off and bitter after taste that is pretty unpleasant m medium body with medium high carbonation d maybe good after running miles in the sun with nothing else to drink but overall unfullfilling and unenjoyable,taste,0.3,0
pours a hazy orange copper color with minimal ivory head that dissipates into a light layer of wispy foam and legs around half the glass . aroma is sweet caramel malt with esters and belgian yeast fruitiness hint of grapefruit . pretty weak . alcohol becomes more dominant as it warms . tangerine surfaces later . flavor is initially belgian yeast with caramel malt carrying into a peppery dry bitter finish . gives the impression of being flat or stale almost . body is medium with moderate carbonation . the finish is accompanied by alcoholic warmth . overall a fairly disappointing choice . the hops did n t contribute much more than bittering and the belgian yeast stole the flavor profile which was fairly weak at best . alcohol definitely made its presence known . houblon is a superior choice for the style . the longer i drink this beer the less i like it .,taste,0.6,1
purchased from cold spring beverage in yardley pa . who always seems to have in stock . poured from a cork and caged ml bottle into my delirium tremens large snifter . pours light pink from the bottle but fills the glass a super dark brownish red . a small frothy toffee colored head forms but quickly dissapates into a frothy ring around the outside of the glass . not much lacing to speak of . what s present slides relatively quickly . wow . what a potent aroma . big vinegar wave up front . tons of funky and tart fruit . earthy and oak notes throughout . the vinegar aroma in this flanders red is huge . there s so much going on with this beer . big vinegar tang up front followed immidiately by a semi sweet and tart fruit flavor followed again almost immediately by a massive funk . big oak and wood flavors throughout . mouthfeel is medium body semi complex high carbonation . this is one interesting beer . i have a feeling this would do well with age as it would most likely mellow out . the vinegar is almost repulsive . but the rest of the beer is outstanding and so inviting . i love it and hate it at the same time . with that said i d have to conclude this is definitely a top class beer .,taste,0.9,1
this pours a reddish brown with caramel colored edges . the light brown cap is a shade darker than tan and about two fingers tall . little to no lacing is left behind as the cap drops to a thin band around the edges . the nose is caramel malts with just a hint of citrus and leather not a huge nose but a pleasant one for sure . caramel malts are the backbone supporting roasted nutty notes and and subtle whiskey flavors . some citrus hoppiness peeks mid way and provides a sweet and slightly bitter challenge to the sweet caramel malt that would otherwise have full control . a medium to full body with very active carbonation and sugary sticky lip coating quality . i enjoy lingering sweetness and this one fails to keep it going for more than a few seconds my only complaint . good drinkability for a scotttish ale wish i had two more .,taste,0.8,1
i was pretty excited to find a new beer on tap from paper city but i was a bit skeptical having it at big city in allston ma . what the hell i ll try it and support something new . the beer was presented as a very light pale offering in a american tumbler absolutely flat and chill hazed . aroma was extremely fruity sweet and a stale oxygen taint that immediately put me off . i then tasted the beer . remember those little libby fruit cups with the tin pull tops . inside was a cornucopia of irradiated fruits like peaches pears grapes and that illusive single cherry treasure . remember the juice . the sweet fruity concoction formed from the marriage of these fine fruits . that s exactly what this beer tasted like . the juice from a libby s fruit cup . now i m not sure if this was how the beer was supposed to taste like this or if this was yet again another beer tainted by the sunset bar grill beer curse bad lines old beer or a combination of both . but this was absolutely foul . a beer like this or in this condition should simply not exist . and the beer is called one eared monkey not one eyed money like the sunset bar grill chain is advertising . its also a pale ale with peach flavoring not a belgian ale like i was told by big city staff .,taste,0.4,0
bouteille brune produit de masse pour un public non averties cette bire blonde ordinaire n offre rien de particulier l amateur mais plutot dsaltre grandement rien voir avec les lagers luxueuses . saveur agable de bire blonde finale courte sans grande envergure .,taste,0.4,0
long island ny bottle shared with dad and uncle . poured a cloudy blonde with little head and no lace . smells of citrus and incense . initial taste of lemongrass with slight bitterness . midway you get the distinct coriander which ends with a slight sting . awesome one of my new favorites,taste,1.0,1
not a bad looking german wheat but he head could have lasted a bit longer . the initial aroma contained too much smoke and clove for me and it even made me think of a medicinal salve . that s not a good way to begin the experience but the smell eventually transformed in to just strong banana and clove after a while . the flavor was too much like the initial aroma smoked clove . the banana came through only in the end but by then i was already unimpressed . the mouthfeel was very nice for the style . good carbonation . with some work i think this one could become a good representation of the style however right now it s just average .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into tall mug . appearance nice bright but murky golden thick fizzy white head . nearly perfect for the style . smell the smell reveals a nice coriander and orange aroma somewhat more than some other wit beers . a tad yeasty . taste very well rounded flavors that blend together nicely . .coriander orange and yeast . this beer finishes a bit sweeter than most wit beers . mouthfeel nothing to complain about here . high carbonation as expected feels fine . drinkability this is not quite as light as most wit beers thanks to the residual sweetness but still decently quaffable .,taste,0.9,1
a few bottles of this to try out with wife . oz bottled poured into pint glass . a almost clear light yellow . decent head not much lacing . looks like a light beer . s fake blueberry very putting off . chemically created blueberry muffin at best. t not really blueberry moreso a bad cherry jolly rancher . incredibly watered down and some grain no hops . m waterlike thin and dull . d this is not good on its own or with a meal have had many other better blueberry ales . not recommended . truthfully one of the worst beers ive had in quite some time .,taste,0.3,0
another super hoppy ipa on my last trip to texas . the phrase i used to describe this one in my notepad was hoppy as fuck so i m going to stick with it . the beer pours a gold amber color . white head lots and lots of hops giving all sorts of grapefruit and citrus flavors as well as pine . one of the best iipas i ve ever tried will certainly look for this one again on the next trip to texas .,taste,1.0,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a one finger medium thick mocha colored head with good retention . comes out of the bottle pitch black and thicker looking . some carbonation evident . head fades to a nice wisp leaving some immediate lacing . a slight wisp remains until the end and leaves bits of lacing down the glass . smell mild nose of roasted malts caramel notes and chocolate . nice but needs to be bolder to make an impression . taste this is bolder . roasted malts with some chocolate and piney hops up front . nice combination . some caramel malt sweetness through the middle leading into a bold roasted bitter hop finish with plenty of pine flavors . bold and long lasting aftertaste is plenty roasted and bitter with a touches of piney hoppy notes . very nice flavor indeed . palate medium thin body with medium carbonation . goes down a little prickly with a little alcohol burn at the end and finishes slightly dry on the palate . a little light and only slightly creamy disappointing performance here . overall a decent offering from dark horse i quite enjoyed this one . the taste was quite nice and it went down pretty quickly and with a thicker more robust mouth feel this beer might actually turn some heads . at the moment however it lacks the body to bring the flavor over the hump and on the whole does n t quite live up to its potential . too bad really . this is one i ll have again but i do n t think i ll be in a rush .,taste,0.8,1
mark was trying to empty the tank to condition another beer . this was the only option on the menu . a pours up a crystal clear golden amber with a thick white head that dissipates quickly . s smells of vienna malt and some crystal . slightly sweet no hops detected t lots of grain with some sweet in the finish . m medium bodied with high carbonation d a smooth beer nice on a hot day .,taste,0.6,1
whats the name of the cheap rose wine that comes in the box . . . franzia . i remember that i once drank five liters of it with my friends on new years when we were or so and we all spent the rest of the night puking into the sink toilet and bathtub . i remember the taste well . this beer looks smells and tastes just like that . it is an ungly pink purple . its thin and sticky . it smells of blue berries and blue cheese . its much more like a wine than a beer . its almost completely flat and very sweet . a subtle amount of carbonation hits the back of the tongue . on the plus side the cork makes an excellent pop when it goes off .,taste,0.2,0
pours a nice dark stout brown verging on black but with stunningly little head and no lacing to speak of . initially aroma was odd i best put it at banana but i know that was n t it . eventually the nose gave way to a beautiful strong maple . this would have scored better had the nose been this enjoyable the entire beer . the taste of the beer . well it you do n t like maple do n t buy this beer . it is a sweet and mapley as dominant flavours . they are coupled well with the slight roasted stout flavours you get out from behind the beer and a mild bitterness that remains on the palate . certainly not an english stout though . sticky in the mouth with a lingering sweetness and maple flavours . it is almost as though i have used maple syrup as mouthwash . a bitterness is back there but only when given time to shine through . i thoroughly enjoyed this beer and have been planning a maple stout for myself for a while . now i have something to style it after .,taste,1.0,1
this is the single most perfect stout i ve ever had . the appearance first of all is outstanding . it pours a light brown then the head separates from the opaque black beer and forms a light brown head just like hot chocolate . the bubbles in the head are tiny so small in fact that they are more of a cream than a collection of bubbles . the taste is a little dry in the throat but i like that in a beer it helps to retain the crispness . the smell is good but it s surprisingly boring i get hints of alcohol with none of the flavor of the beer coming through . if anyone sees this in the store and thinks it s bad because of the can s amateurish design think again . i wish i found this stuff much much earlier .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a muddy tan orange color with a bit of fuzz . while the head disappeared almost instantly it did have a very beautiful hello albeit quickly . the surface bloomed from orange to a tight cluster of white before disappearing . very little if any lacing . smell raisny citrusy hoppy and boozy . very sweet but with a tubby sour funk . a deep pull gives you that nice upper nose alcohol burn . lots of orange and lemon peel going on . razor sharp and tart but candy sweet . the hops are super prominent . taste the huge hop character in the nose carries through like a beast . it s like my tongue just got wrapped with the rough side of velcro . phew thats hoppy . not a whole lot of sweetness going on a taste almost like chewing on a lemon rind . i say that for comparison sake not knocking the beer for what it is . i could see if going with something spicy or a nice creamy cheese . more refreshing than i had expected . wait wait . a mild sweetness as the beer warms up still bitter though . moutful i would say the moutful falls somewhere between medium and light . it foams up a bit but nowhere near the way a flabby beer does . the palate feels needled afterwards . one characteristic i love is the throbbiness left by a higher alcohol beer . sadly that component is absent for while the mouth feels roughed up by abrasive hops there is n t much burn . drinkability for a barely wine it is very drinkable . it does n t have any cement gut feel too it and the absence of sweetness does n t get you sick of it quickly . if your tongue can handle the bitters and your liver the high alcohol content you could put down a few of these .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a wine glass . light chardonnay color . nose is sweet and flowery can definitely smell the grapes in there . taste follows the nose which i find cloyingly sweet . mouthfeel was thin but drinkable . wanted to like the merging of wine and beer but felt there was a clash between the two going on here .,taste,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass from a bottle . the beer pours a dark copper forming a very thin head that dissipated quickly . thin spots of lace stick to the glass . the aroma is dominated by the malt but also contains a hint of fruit aroma and hops . i expected the aroma to be a little more full and diverse . the taste was also slightly lacking in a complex flavor . the taste is very malty creating a nutty caramel flavor but that is not well balanced out with the hops that complete the taste ending in a very sharp bitter taste . the mouthfeel was very thick but due to the hops finished not as smooth as expected . for a winter warmer the beer is drinkable but not something to have all night . overall i am guessing that i just got a bad batch of this beer . its not like i remember it tasting last year . however based on what i found this beer to be this year i would recommend another winter warmer to get you through the winter .,taste,0.7,1
saw a few of these on the shelf at hi times recently and snagged them . i like the funky beer tasting label on the back . pours a deep black with a dark brown edge . perhaps a half an inchy of dark tan foamy head that quickly dies down . smells faintly of chocolate and roasted malt . taste is far more explosive . one question though is this really a porter . at what point does the darker meatier baltic porter become a russian imperial stout because this seems borderline indistinguishable . chocolate notes more vanilla than you typically see some smokiness and roasted malt but not too much smoke which has ruined a lot of smoked porters for me . a nice bitter tang from some substance i ca n t identify sets it off . it may be just a bit too much . the familiar coffee is here . maybe a bit too much espresso and not enough cafe au lait for me but still welcome to balance the chocolate and smokiness . mouthfeel is thick and chewy again thicker than i m used to with porters . it could use a bit more carbonation though . flattened out real real quick . a delicious beer not to be missed . probably my new favorite porter . i m actually grading this above other beers of different styles because this is simply so much better than other porters .,taste,1.0,1
oz bomber bottle poured into a standard glass . appearance is sort of dark for an ipa . smell delivery is quite pleasing can smell the hops . the taste was nothinglike the initial smell of the beer . was looking for a more hoppier ipa taste . overall not a bad beer . the boys from plains are making some really good beers . would liket to see if they change the next batch up a bit . bottle was purchased from krugel s georgetown deli . .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a chimay chalice as still as wine clear amber orange nice bretty smell . a little lactic sharpness fruity sweetness sharp lactic punch . fruity strawberries wave hello amidst the puckering onslaught . dry bretty finish . the best aspect of this somewhat lackluster pour dismall without proper cabonation . i wish this was n t an issue because otherwise this is a fairly delicious lambic overall i would say this was a let down the same way opening up an uncarbed beer from any other brewery is a let down . i bet it s delicious when properly conditioned,taste,0.9,1
i purchased this beer before a b purchased goose island . appearance black pitch black with light in the room a fond memory . a thin halo of tan bubbles rims my glass but they are small and provide considerable sticky lacing . smell sweet bananas and bourbon sticky sugars . heavenly so potently aromatic i had to try some immediately . there are notes of raisin tobacco and roasted figs . incredible pungency and richness . a very dense inviting beer with an obviously masked ethanol bite from the beer s boasted abv . taste incredible . less words describing the beer is sometimes better . however i just ca n t hold back this beer is a spicy smooth chocolaty liquor . there is heavy accenting from the barrel providing a dueling dragon effect between the barrel attributed vanilla and rich stout s chocolaty malts . mouthfeel smooth as velvet full bodied with bold flavors playing off all senses yes all of them . i appreciate this beer at both warm and cold temperatures . this is definitely a sipper but leaves a pleasant sweet spicy aftertaste . i ca n t wait long for the next sip . i paired this beer with strawberry fruit leather and popcorn . you do n t have to be as fancy as me by any means . overall i paired this beer with good people pertinent deadlines now being put off and some pandora radio . tonight is a good night and it did n t cost much approximately a bomber to get here . this is a cheap beer for all that you re getting in return abv and incredible boldness . . . i am sad that yet another craft brewery sold out to the man with money at a b . however if this beer is made exactly the same and is cheaper from more advanced equip distributing ect . i will still be a consumer . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
this is out of a bottle so i must take that into consideration being a hugh tap beer guy . pours well and gives me a great head . some other posts suggest lame head i suggest properly cleaned glass promotes good head . . some lacing found after drinking half the brew . rich porter flavor is strong and you know it is there.finish is smokey to me but not overpowering . i am not a porter or half and half daily drinker but i do like the change and would drink again .,taste,0.9,1
i was surprised by the color of this beer . it was quite yellow not so much straw yellow more lemonade yellow . aroma was awesome very citrusy and the flavor i found to be a bit off . i have had this beer a couple of times now and the last time will be my last for this batch as it really had strong sour flavor to it almost as if dare i say a lactobacilus strain had gotten loose . however not to crap on sequoia the nd through the th times that i have had this beer it was very good and a tough beer to walk away from as you sit on their outdoor patio in the sun relaxing . very good summer time beer but as i mentioned on the hop fest i think freshest is best .,taste,0.6,1
bottle provided by higravity via ss . thanks for the opportunity . to start who the f goes through the effort of making a doppelbock and then ruins it by including smoked malt . i ll try to review this objectively but you know up front where i stand in regards to smoked beers . pours a two finger fizzy almond head over a cloudy brown rust liquid . smells sharp woody smoked grains . a little bit of sour brown tart cherry . tastes sweet malty yet tangy from the smoke . like a soured brown ale . phenol is short and sharp like the experience of fine and sharp carbonation . the smoke flavor comes across as an edge of funk if you could slow it down . dry woody . md body and moderately carbonated . the beer is dominated by the smoke so i m not really fond of it .,taste,0.8,1
bottle . pours a nice whitish yellow . i was so impressed that the cranberry was subtle after having the cherry wheat . i love the bitterness too . why dont they make this not seasonal so i can study it more . rerate bottle . well i had it the next release the winter after this . terrible . one word cloying . it had this nasty maple syrup taste that pervaded the beer and lingered on the palate forcing me to rinse my mouth out with something else . let s see what next season brings . bottle garbage . lightly sweet cranberries some light pils malts . this resembles a lambic about as much as i resemble a giraffe . its funny though i still do remember that first bottle back in being pretty good . probably just an inexperienced palate though . cant imagine this was ever actually good .,taste,0.6,1
first more descriptions about the beer the final blend started with three barrels of the oude deux imparting some oak tannins dark fruit and phenols . tasted alone the oude deux has a somewhat medicinal aftertaste and can be astringent . adding three barrels of the opus one reverend with its huge malt backbone and heavier wine flavors balanced the flavor dramatically . the mild acetic acid from one of the opus one casks imparts a surprising amount of sourness considering that it only makes up one seventh of the blend . a single barrel of the buffalo trace reverend rounds the flavor out by adding a distinct vanilla component to the finish without adding too much straight whiskey flavor . i have now had this beer on two different occassions at hamilton s in san diego and pizza port in carlsbad reviewed from notes i took a few weeks ago color was a dark amber with some weird purplish tint when held up to the light head was thin and creamy not much retention or lacing aroma was belgian yeast bourbon oak vanilla mild tart cabarnet wine dark grapes raisins and toasted bread taste was all over the place but i loved it even though it was very wine like at times it kept you guessing and really challenges your palate the sour aspects are great the whiskey finish puts a bizarre twist on things also liked the mixture of fruits and belgian feel flavor was knock your socks off mouthfeel can be thinner at times but this brew makes up for it in other places sensations were sour hot roasty sweet chewy pretty much everything nice lingered after every sip too could drink a few glasses of this alcohol is hidden very well but the wide ranging flavor could do a number on your stomach after a few pints i heard mixed reviews about this one and was anxious to see how it was for myself glad i got to try it a few times it is a very interesting blend a small amount of the bourbon reverend was used i think actually but it is very dominant in the flavor once it warms this beer is wild and definitely recommended,taste,1.0,1
now i need to preface this by saying that i am a biased reviewer of this beer . i have been drinking it for years and this is the beer that opened my eyes to the world outside of budweiser when i was or so . it has a beautiful cloudy orangy yellow color and is a truly aromatic drinking experience . it has always reminded me of autumn because there is a very strong clove overtone but other people have said they can smell and taste banana in it . best served in a weisse glass with a twist of lemon squeezed into it dropping the lemon in will kill the beautiful inch and a half of head . it s a great sipping beer but i can not drink more than one or two because it s a touch acidic on the stomach . long available only on tap my happiest and saddest day ever was when i found that brooklyn was finally producing it in bottles . i nearly had an accident when i saw it in the beer distributor s aisles . then i got home with a case of it and cried because it lost a lot of flavor in the bottling process . still a good brew but so much better on tap .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours a beautiful dark brown and transparent amber color with a decent off tan shaded head that dissipates quickly . the nose is very faint its hard to sense any kind of unique aroma . the taste however is very unique . when it first hit my tongue i almost thought it tasted like tonic water . i then noticed some carmel notes followed by a nice bite and a nutty taste . it also has an almost woody smoke like aftertaste not strong but something a little different . this beer has a very changing flavor from start to finish . the mouthfeel is a bit watery and flat but not bad . very drinkable beer here i dont think i d have much trouble putting away quite a few of these .,taste,0.8,1
a poured an ambery reddish orange with a slight haze and lots of carbonation . nice thick head . looks good . s heavy piney hops with sweet caramel . t decent blend of malty caramel and hoppy pine undertones . the pine taste finished stronger in the aftertaste than in initial or mid taste . also initially a touch of alcohol warmth . all in all a decent journey through flavor . m slick oily and carbonated . too carbonated . d if it was n t for the mouthfeel i could drink a few of these alright . the overly carbonation is what killed it for me .,taste,0.8,1
the appearance of moylans ipa is straw colored and very hazy almost opaque . the head is modest but very clingy . its dry and resinous mouthfeel hangs around for a good long while . aroma is largely absent . more piney than spicy the hop character overpowers the malt though there is a faint and fleeting sweetness in one believes in it hard enough .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,1.0,1
dark horse double crooked tree ipa oz bottle moderate pour in a small tulip glass . unknown brewing chopped down . poured a murky bright amber brown with a small somewhat lasting yellowish light brown head . lots of active carbonation . smelt of harsh pine resin skunk and moderate pepper caramel and toasted bread . taste was upfront strong pine resin and moderate sweet caramel followed by a harsh pine resin and skunk and light sweet caramel on an eternal finish that reminds me of eating green tree leaves as a kid . palate was medium to full bodied creamy lively and slightly stinging carbonation moderately alcoholic and harshly astringent . overall wow what a beast of a beer . nothing but great conifer like flavors the whole frickin family . a bit harsh and definitely a palate puncher . my mouff ith gnow gnummmb .,taste,1.0,1
pours almost the exact same color as sn pale ale from a sweet oz bottle thats going to make a nice addition to my home brew bottle stash . small laced head . smell floral hop and citrus very clean smell with some nice toasty malt in the background . very nice hop aroma . taste is sweet toasty malt with underlying citrus then an massive hop bitter with alcohol hop oil resin . wow . this is really hopped up and clean tasting brew . very enjoyable . definitely a different hop taste . massive hop bitter aftertaste that lasts for days . if you re a hop head you need to try this . i m really glad i bought this oz of this . i knew sierra nevada would n t let me down . this is just the hop explosion i was looking for tonight . medium carbonation . i could probably handle about of these oz bottles then i would be plastered . but most extreme awesome brew .,taste,1.0,1
a jet black body with a dark brown crema colored head . speckling foam lacing as a result of the high abv . s coffee dark chocolate roasted malts . t big coffee flavors massive bitterness that just goes on forever . one sip and you can taste the bitterness for minutes afterward and one exhale can still taste the coffee . rich cacao . amazing balance between alcohol sweetness bitterness and acidity . m yeasty silkness . fine carbonation . i would guess this is bottle conditioned . far too viscous and thick . d this is just too heavy and rich . a split ways is good but between two people it is just too much .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass with a inch head that slowly settled to nothing but a constant lacing on the top of the brew . the aroma isodd . i am getting an almost funky moldy plant smell . it is n t the most pleasant aroma esp coming from a dipa for sure . the taste luckily does n t seem to be on the same level as the aroma . i really enjoy the constant hop bite from beginning to end of the drink . a nice grapefruit finish along with that nice pine dryness . this seems to me like a torpedo with more malt . i enjoyed it but not the best of the beer camp pack .,taste,0.8,1
a poured a glowing peach color into a chimay goblet . inch fizzy head that was constantly renewed by a stream of bubbles from the bottom of the glass . s spicy mildly fruity light sticky sweetness very yeasty . a bit what i d imagine chimay light would smell like . t really great burst of light citrus but the sweeter end of citrus as opposed to the more bitter hoppy end . yeast malt molasses apple raisin fig. excellent authentic belgian taste . a bit intense in the carbonation but the flavors shine nonetheless . m really a bit overcarbonated for my taste . sometimes full and mouth filling but sometimes slightly thin but never quite watery . inconsistant pretty much sums it up but still above average at it s weakest moments . d hampered by the intense carbonation . the light body and mild sweetness lend itself well to being consumed easily but right to the bottom of the glass the carbonation almost turns it to foam in your mouth much like the problem i have with some champagnes . overall though the taste makes up for any shortcomings it has and it ends up being a thoroughly enjoyable beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a fresh er . i ve been drinking this beer for years and i ve gone through loving it and hating it . i think its certainly unique and i respect it as a very tasty brew . a nice clean beer with a wonderful amber color . head is sparkling white . s um this is my one qualm smells a bit like a bad heineken . just not enticing and slightly sharp and sour . t really love the belgian overtones here combined with the caramel notes . pretty darn unique flavor that spans a couple of styles . i find it difficult to call this an amber ale . finishes well dryer than an amber red and than i seem to remember it from years past . m tasty and well carbonated . o great job . good for one oz beer but not much more . wish we could work on the aroma a bit .,taste,0.9,1
the appearance and smell are just ok but the taste blows you away . nice balance with smokieness and malt flavor . it doesnt taste burnt as several java stouts do it also isnt a coffee flavor bomb . just a nicely mixed beer . it is also drinkable since it is not incredibly heavy . it sits well in your belly . worth an entire case or at least a few rounds at the bar .,taste,1.0,1
positives looks good . .nice clean amber color for a light beer it has a mild grainy malt flavor.also a hint of mich amber bock like sweetness body is better than some light beers . this does n t feel watery . negatives too much head on the pour . very mild aroma to this . .some mild graininess and that mich amber bock sticky sweetness . but its like not a good finish . .almost an artificial like finish if that makes sense. overall middle of the road light beer . .certainly not at the level of the sa light but this amber does have more taste than the regular ultra . but it is still not as flavorful as i was hoping for . would consider buying again .,taste,0.6,1
i am convinced that my first experience with this beer was an infected batch somehow . what i drank was not a wheat ale . it tasted more like a cider and looked like one too . i said to the beer afficianado that was seated next to me that it did n t taste right and so he asked for a taster . sure enough he proclaimed the batch infected and told the bartender to let the boss know . i know that things happen but they are seriously lacking in quality control if they allow infected beer to be served at their tap . i enjoyed their ipa very much and i m not bashing this place . their pints were ridiculously affordable . i just had a bad experience with their american wheat .,taste,0.4,0
. buy rite south plainfield nj no freshness date but this was on the distro s website as a new beer last month. this should have been a caged cork damn near ripped the screwpull out of my hand opening this one . eyes . crazy exploding white small bubble head even on a gentle pour lemonade suspension fantastic lacing this looks just flat out fantastic period . nose . big farmhouse funk lambic like citrus notes a little honey underneath . or maybe floral tones . a drying mold smell is in there as well as with alot of fantome brews there is a ton in there but nothing overpowering damn so far this one has me by the balls let s get to the best category already . taste etc . prickly on the tongue medium bodied first sip bam you get hop bitters in the back of your mouth a minor lemon taste coats the mouth fading into the aforementioned hop bitterness . this is good but not great very enjoyable none the less . verdict . worth a try a little more flavor and this might be a giant killer it is easy drinking and the is felt only in the gullet . i would say for the money though the ete is far superior .,taste,0.6,1
had this on draft at the dogfish head brewery tour . it poured a light straw color with a small off white head . the aroma was much more subdued than i expected i guess subconsciously i was thinking i would be tasting a similar brew to the aprihop and obviously i was wrong . the smell has very mild yeast and peach but almost no hop presence or alcohol . very tart peach dominates the taste but even this is subtle and somewhat masked by more earthy tastes like wheat and grass . the feel was rather refreshing and clean with a light body and mild carbonation . i m going to go out on a limb and say i was unprepared to taste this simply because i am really a rookie to this style . i did enjoy it and hopefully will grow to appreciate it and the style more . another impressive brew from dh .,taste,0.6,1
this beer pours a dark rustic hue with a thin tan head . the nose is loaded with vanilla wood bourbon cherry and a slight hint of peat . the flavor profile is pretty intense with initial flavors of vanilla oak and dark cherries . the alcohol burn from the bourbon though really took away from this beer for me . it does not meld with the beer and overtook from most of the flavors that i was tasting . i let the beer warm for about thirty minutes and the flavor profile did sweeten a little bit but the alcohol burn was still quite harsh i think . i really enjoy dirty bastard the non barrel aged version because of the rich caramel malt base but i never found that in this beer . the mouthfeel is full bodied with plenty of alcohol on the mouthfeel . the drinkabilility was n t really there for me . i hope with some age on this beer it will settle down a bit . i like barrel aged beers but this one was still quite hot for my liking .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a weizenbock glass . pale ale color with a nice foamy tight head just like a hefe . the aroma is a banana and clove exploison mixed with band aid . mild carbonation and a slight haze . hop particles are floating everywhere . this is an unfiltered beer to the core . the taste is a little mediciny at first . then the hop bite jumps in your mouth followed by the sweet banana and clove taste you expect in a hefe . i m not sure why this is classified as a weizenbock because i consider it either a maibock or hefe imo . the body is perfect for a hefe . i would rate it better if it were classified differently .,taste,0.6,1
had on tap at the auld dubliner in tucson az . reviewed from notes . a finger width fluffy white head . deep red brown color well carbonated but no lacing whatsoever . interesting . s very hoppy warm and dark brewing spices make their way forward . t hoppy and bitter the hops claim the beer but for an ipa that s quite alright with me . m medium bodied decently carbonated and with a sticky finish . o quite good maybe too hoppy . the booziness is non existent and i really enjoyed this beer .,taste,0.6,1
after trying this on tap and enjoying it i sprung for the sixer . pours a clear deep rubyish brown color with a thin off white head i wonder if this is due to the glass and not the beer . smells are grassy hops darker malt aromas . the first sip leaves a good lingering bitterness of the hops on the tongue . the malt character is n t quite as assertive but the flavors are definitely there . interesting flavor profiles play on the tongue . not like any beer i ve had before but yet very much like i would imagine a hoppy brown to be . some orange rind like flavors come in late . the malt character was much more flavorful on tap than in the bottle . tobacco dark toast bitter chocolate and a nuttiness appear as it warms . it just transitions from the india to the brown between the first and second half of the glass . this beer gets better as it sits a bit . mouthfeel is medium and supportive . this beer would probably pair well with nearly anything from chocolate to a cheeseburger . it is a complex and tasty .,taste,0.9,1
an american interpretation of a british bitter . strong english hops and weak toasted malts . like an american pale ale with northern brewer and goldings subbed in . medium body and amber color . aroma of woody hops but not overpowering . carbonation a bit higher than you d expect from a real ale .,taste,0.4,0
pours a transparent chesnust brown with a small amount of head but very nice lacing . mellow malt sweetness laced with hearty grain scents . roasted accents come through as well . pleasing breadiness at first with those good cereal lager qualities . however the aftertaste develops an offputting bitterness that does n t seem to be coming from hops . is n t bad by any stretch but is my least favorite capital offering thus far . good carbonation and mouthfeel . if you dig the taste this could easily be an all nighter .,taste,0.6,1
got a couple bottles for . from a little place called my mom s fridge . she bought a couple sam adams samplers and did n t want the cranberry lambics . minimal head minimal lacing . dark orange color . smells tart and yeasty but not overwhelming . starts with a tart sour bite then finishes a bit sweeter . bit of malt throughout . tastes like sour fruits but oddly not that much like cranberries . this is overall very . nice . pleasant . not at all overpowering . really there s not much to say other than it tastes fine . this would probably be a useful tool for converting someone from malt beverages to real beer . i do n t think they should have called it a lambic though because . anyone who does n t know what a lambic is will be put off by the term and . anyone who does know what a lambic is will turn up their nose and go pffft . i would n t go out of my way to get more of these but if someone gives me more i ll drink em .,taste,0.8,1
nice auburn with yellow highlights . medium creamy head that does n t have too much retention but laces well . nose is english hops with apple skin notes a butteriness strawberry and faint banana esters . taste is a big let down . just not too much there the dull hop flavor is there in equal force as the toasted malt but the finish is fast weak and just a harsh graininess . very bland malt flavors for a brown ale do they use coloring . . pretty full body but with a biting carbonation . i did not enjoy this beer although i hear it is better on draft . i wo n t buy it again in bottled form .,taste,0.3,0
mmmmm . lots of caramel in the nose . very fresh and clean . taste is again caramel roasted amber malts and light citrus hops in the finish . aftertaste is clean and smooth with the citrus hops drying the mouth and making the entire experience excellent . good job .,taste,0.9,1
pours a medium amber copper color with a two finger head . nice retention leaves behind an adequate amount of lacing and a creamy blanket over top of the glass . aroma is hoppy but with a distinct butterscotch aroma as well . alcohol is also fairly volatile and solvent like . flavor is not so hot . thin insipid malt character with again loads of butterscotch . hoppiness is limited to bitterness on the finish almost no flavor or aroma . hot alcoholic finish . mouthfeel is creamy although a little thin . drinkability is not so great . diacetyl bomb . . i d avoid this one . poorly made product from a bad recipe to start with . i wo n t be buying it again .,taste,0.4,0
served at proper temperature at wonderful rich o s new albanian brewing company in southern indiana in a snifter no less . this one comes to me an attractive dingy bronze with some floatiness . no significant head production but a respectable lace trail . nose is a brilliant actualization between twangy high alpha acid hops and earthy woody old world hops and a great english bitter on steroids malt bill . the taste is something akin to hop iced tea . i could n t believe the amount of green flavors in here as well as the intense duality of old and new world hoppiness . has a bit of a twangy herbal or chlorrophyl thing going on that detracts a bit from the overall package . the mouthfeel is quite silky and the hop burps make this a very addictive tipple . the spice herbal thing dissapates by the end thankfully . very good . and man do these guys have some balls putting this directly up against some of the world s finest draft beers .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottled poured in a snifter a a nice red amber color with an off white one finger head with hints of orange . s over fermented blueberries and raspberries not the best smell in the world reminds me more of a wine smell . t sweet sweet and sweet . the taste is mostly blueberries with a hint of tartness from the raspberries . m it is smooth and a little on the lighter side . d this does not feel like a beer but it is not bad . if you do get a bottle be ready to split it with someone because half a bottle is all that one person needs in a night .,taste,0.9,1
another chesnut colored winter warmer into a imperial nonic a well formed creamy like tan colored head atop.big juicy fruit malt in the nose mixed with caramel biscuit malt the fruit really jumped in your face and was nice.flavors are of fruit cakes with a tinge of nuttiness very fruit forward.its a nice winter beer thats not hot or overly sweet a very nice winter beer in my opinion .,taste,0.7,1
i like this better than the normal hefe . it is banana bread in glass plain and simple . i can feel the fat developing on my gut right now . a same as the normal hefe as far as head pour and retention . pours like a champ and then it disappears . no lace no residue . it is dunkel meaning dark . it is brown and cloudy and highly carbonated . s overall clean but is smells bready and of bananas . it is weird and i like it . t should be served warm . not as citrusy as the normal hefe . bam you have banana bread in a glass and i like banana bread . you can definitely notice that wheat gluten taste . m carbonation prickles the tongue overall heavy and very filling . it is not as drying as the normal hefe . thick and chewy . d i will drink about three of these before i am full . it is filling . this is a meal in a glass .,taste,0.9,1
really impressed with the nbb frambozen this year . a rich brown in color a beige head with a strong smell of raspberry and a slight smell of sourness . this translates right to the palate with a rich yet sweet tasting beer that leaves a slight tartness in the mouth at the finish . a very drinkable beer that has turned into my favorite this holiday season . i have found that you can have and not be bogged down with the sweetness that tends to accompany many fruit beers . a great balance of malty ness with the sweet and sour . i highly recommend .,taste,1.0,1
i am a huge fan of gunpowder green tea and let me tell you this is a great lager but i m just not picking up any gunpowder tea in this . . nice lager appearance but a bit pale . straw colour white head . very pleasant unlager like smell . slightly sweet decent malts . this smell is perhaps the best indicator of the presence of tea . taste is not unpleasant but i really ca n t taste any gunpowder tea . rather i am presented with a dry palate cleansing flavour . there is a slight sweet hint and traces of grassiness . decent mouthfeel and not unpleasant to drink . it does present itself as a good palate cleanser and maybe suited between other beers or courses of a meal .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a nonic . half a finger beige head that dies down to a thin cap on top . dark black body . whiffs of coffee . smokey malts . a hint of chocolate . some milk chocolate coffee a somewhat lactic sweetness and a nice smokiness . the lactic sweetness is a little much after awhile . mouthfeel is pretty light and well carbonated . a touch acidic from the coffee i would suspect . a pretty easy drinker . a solid porter but nothing i want to try again .,taste,0.6,1
pours a medium dark amber with off white head which holds to the glass nicely . smells of a very weak barleywine chocolate some grains perhaps even oatmeal . tastes of alcohol and a certain tartness that i ve noticed in several of mcneill s brews which i m assuming comes from a certain yeast used in all of them . there is also a hint of oatmeal that comes through every now and then . not much carbonation in this one which is fine for the style . after pouring the first pint into a glass i decided to try a sip from the bottle and for some reason this tasted better to me . maybe just the temperature .,taste,0.7,1
bottle at the rbsg grand tasting . pours the color of black cherry skin no head . aroma is heavenly and port like with raspberry puree vanilla sherry and fudge . flavor is dead on raspberry hard candy with chocolate and vanilla accent . basically like drinking a raspberry cordial milkshake . long lingering finish demands the next sip . amazing dessert nightcap sweet tooth beer .,taste,1.0,1
this beer seems like it was a lot better the first time i had it which was on tap in brussels . but to be as accurate as possible here s my impression from a bottle brought back . i would say it was a bad bottle but it s my third i brought back from two different locations . every time i ve tried the bottle it s been the same . pours a nice golden color with a medium head that dissipates quickly with little lacing . carbonation is noticeable but does n t seem to help . aroma is interesting floral with something i can only explain as champagne that it s in your face . has a fruity floral start with that same champagne finish . it s almost like an alcohol sting but not quite . you ca n t miss this beer while you re in belgium and it s worth a shot .,taste,0.6,1
bought a single of this . batch . twelve ounce bottle poured into a snifter . beer pours an orangish golden color . it is hazy and there is a little sediment . not much of a head but good lacing . some bubbles rising in the glass . there is a lot going on in the nose . foremost is sweet malt . i m also getting notes of candied fruits and a little citrus . there are also some aromas of alcohol and spice . the spice might be from the large variety of hops used . very sweet up front . very malty . there is a lot of fruitiness as well . peaches pineapple and and plums . floral and spicy hop flavors . a little tart . some alcohol in both the taste and a warming feeling . a little dry in the finish . very undercarbonated . as a result it s ends up being very syrupy . resiny and sticks to the tongue to an extent . alcohol is quite warming . this one is a very slow sipper . i m not sure as to when batch was created but i m assuming it would probably mellow out a bit with some more age on it . a good beer though with a lot of complexity .,taste,0.8,1
a slightly dehydrated piss yellow s metallic water t sparkling water with a metallic aftertaste . tastes very very cheap . low quality ingredients added sparingly . m no body heavily carbonated like a soda . d water is fairly easy to get down . at . percent . i ll take a stone levitation ale please .,taste,0.2,0
a nice dark golden copper hue with a thick creamy head . s almost non existent but one can sense a bit of floral notes . t this beer is exceptional on the palate but that s where the fun ends . starts off with caramel malts and finishes a little hoppy with a lingering aftertaste that is very pleasant m carbonation is almost totally absent . the mouthfeel of this beer is not to my liking at all and spoils what could otherwise be an exceptional beer . d due to the flaws i mentioned in the mouthfeel drinkability is unfortunately flawed . whilst this is a great tasting beer it lacks in other areas and this is evident in my rating .,taste,0.8,1
a has a dark strong coffee appearance with a dark tan head that was full fingers when it arrived s has a roasted aroma of quality malts with a slight coffee hint t taste like a weak coffee the beer isnt weak just resmebles weak coffee the beer is very fresh and quenching rich hoppy and slight chocolate hint m smooth and refreshing not strong bodied but damn good d highly drinkable and easy to put down and order another before you know it,taste,0.9,1
what a snug little cork this one was . wow took about minutes to remove not using any tools of course . poured from a cork and caged ml bottle . pours a bright yellow yet pale and clear color . fills the glass closer to a goldenrod . a fizzy decent size head rises quickly and dissipates just as quick . fizzy bubbles continue to rise as the beer sits . very light fizzy lacing that slides very quickly down the sides of the glass . not a real looker this beer . aroma is full of tartness funkiness lemon zest oak . reminds me of captain lawrence cuvee de castleton . this smells great . wow . this beer is delicious . so tart . most cascade beers i ve had so far have been closer to a flanders style so i guess that s what i expected . on the contrary it s a great sour . much like a gueuze . flavor is very very tart . with tons of oakiness . mouthfeel is light and crisp with good carbonation and very low booze is noticeable surprising for the abv listed . again wow . this beer completely surprised me and is delicious .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . tan head of about one inch . the color of this beer is a dark ruby when held up to the light close to being opaque . smells of toasty malt with some smokiness . tastes of roated malts and a slightly sweet caramel flavor a little smokey . medium bodied and nicely carbonated . easy to drink and would definately purchase again . this is my favorite harpoon brew i have tried .,taste,0.9,1
poured from nitro bottle to a non frosted mug . a one of a kind . pitch black in color . an extraordinary finger head . i do n t often use this word to describe a beer but the appearence is just perfect . s very hard to describe . coffee chocolate and sweet . extremely unique . no corn . no malt . no hops . t i think my tounge just had an orgasm . all kidding aside i ca n t believe i ve been missing out on this brew for all these years . the smell is much different than the smell . the perfect combination of bitterness tartness and sweetness . m very very smooth . nice crisp feeling as it goes down . d average . it does n t seem like it while drinking the first few but its very heavy . i could n t put down of these in any given night . overall an excellent brew . a must try for anyone who has n t before .,taste,1.0,1
bottle purchased and cellared until today a dark dark ruby with a one finger eggshell head that leaves moderate lacing s initial burst of molasses and bread . faint chocolate malt and a slight sweet booze smell t very sweet malt and a cola like taste . there is the smallest hint of vinegar that pops in once in a while m nice body . for how it smells with age you would like a fuller body . moderate carbonation brings the cola taste out d i bought two of these last year . drank one fresh and tossed this one in to age . not sure i d really buy this one again . overall it s a great beer for the price but there s many other options if you cross over to strong ales to satisfy your need for big and moderate priced brews,taste,0.6,1
appearance dark brown almost opaque a medium sized layer of khaki foam that slowly flattens out some temporary lace aroma deeply malty and caramelly clove pruney fruitiness touch of roast and sherry faint wisp of hops alcohol raisins flavor rich belgian maltiness caramel balanced sweetness raisins spearminty hop flavor some sherry notes peppery alcohol sweetich finish w an unctuous caramel aftertaste just a hint of bitterness mouthfeel soft medium full body prickly carbonation lots of alcohol warmth but no burn overall impression this beer deserves all the raves it gets . one of those beers that can get you really excited about abbey trappist ales this is what it s all about . . have n t tried westy the beer upon which this one is based yet but it s coming up soon . my favorites are still rochefort and though .,taste,1.0,1
oz green bottle served in a lager glass . poured a brilliantly clear light yellow color with medium carbonation and a bright white head . escaping bubbles were clearly visible . nose was corn corn corn . anything else was in the background . i mean we re talking impressively corny . maybe some mushroom aroma in there too . light body . tasted about like it smelled . really lacked much flavor at all and what was there tasted like it did not belong in beer . mouthfeel was crisp and clean and the drinkability was good except that it does n t taste good enough to drink a lot of it . this is one of my wife s standards . it s good enough to steal one out of the back of the fridge if the need arises but that s about it . it s kinda pricey too which i ve never understood .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a pilsner glass . a the reddest irish red i ve ever seen . it s really quite gorgeous . mostly transparent with a thin thin head . s pungent malts with a hint of hops . beery undersmell . t it s good but different than what i expected . rather than sweet caramel malt it s kind of bitter . the hops seem to have the upper hand in this relationship and only towards the end does the expected malt flavour emerge . aftertaste is bland . m carbonated and smooth swell . d it s quite drinkable but not my favourite irish red or sam adams .,taste,0.6,1
this was another beer i really wanted to try while in denver . we dont get deshutes in boston that i know of so i jumped at the tap when i saw it . the bear poured a bright copper with a thick full white head . a nice lace stayed for the entire beer . it had a bright citrus aroma from the hops . more hop character than i expected . the taste was light and fruity from the hops not the yeast with a light floral middle . it had a light mouth feel and a great drinkability . nice candidate for a session beer .,taste,0.9,1
deep dark brown color where a little light shines through appears clear . chunky and rocky head leaves significant strong brown sugar molasses aroma . after the head settles a little there s a metallic smell . nice blend of sweet malt sugar and bitter hop . surprisingly thin for this style of beer . bitter finish with that pesky metal taste showing up in the aftertaste .,taste,0.8,1
aroma chocolate hints of biscuit alcohol . light on the hops but a wonderful aroma . appearance hazy amber . off white head with brussels lace that coats the glass . flavor malty slightly metallic . defiantly taste the alcohol in this one hints of hershey s chocolate balanced with a gentle bitterness . plums and raisins and fruity esters . mouthfeel medium bodied little bit over carbonated like the belgian style . overall impression very flavorful . kind of like the pater ale but a little stronger in the alcohol . all four beers are well crafted . for sure a four pack that you should pick up sometime but in the winter .,taste,0.6,1
pours a somewhat hazy red with a nice head . dissipated some but otherwise hung around . not too much in the nose i mostly took in a hoppy aroma . tastewise it was just a malty redness how s that for vague . and it just washed away in my mouth leaving a sort of stale watery aftertaste . really not much there . it was n t offensive it just was n t . much of anything . maybe it comes from having too many stouts lately . overall it drinks ok but it s nothing great . i do n t think i need to have it again .,taste,0.4,0
appearance . pours cola brown with a little haze and a small bubbly head that dow n t last loang . smell . choclatey lightly roasted grains with some nice sweet blueberry . taste . floral blueberries some chocolate and grains some earthy bitterness slightly tart . mouthfeel . medium body medium carbonation . overall . too bad this has the bitterness . the blueberry tastes okay but there seems to be some perfumy floral taste going on . not really my thing .,taste,0.6,1
i picked up a four pack of this beer at specs the other day at the recommendation of the guy who worked there . i have a feeling that i am trying this beer pretty green but let s see . appearance pours a pretty clear burnt orange color with a practically non existent head after an aggressive pour . there was random spotting about on top of the beer but noting stuck . there is no real lacing left on the glass after drinking . aroma the aroma is led by hops and unfortunately they have a really unusual profile for this beer . maybe it is because the beer is light and lacks caramel but the hops are really earthy and catty so that they really need something dark and sweet to back them up but this beer does n t have that . instead the malt contributes some toasty notes that are nice but do n t meld with the choice of hops . taste the flavor is more pleasant than i suspected from the aroma . the hops are equally as big of a player in the flavor but they manage to not dominate the entire flavor profile and let the malt have a little fun in the finish . though the bitter wins out in the end there is a decent amount of sweet caramel and toasty malts in there to let you know that you are n t just drinking some hop monster series of beers . the body is medium with very little carbonation but there is plenty of alcohol to lighten things up and actually make the beer come across a bit lighter . there is evident warming on the back of the throat from the first sip but it is n t hot . opinion well i think that i am going to pull the other three beers out of the fridge and let them sit in the closet for at least another year before i think about drinking them . this beer has a hop aroma that is currently out of balance and will hopefully get more in tune with the malt if they are forced to co exist in the same bottle for a few more months . the beer does n t have any flaws or anything so i am not giving up on it it is just that the balance is way off for my taste . it muddles up the boundaries between an english and an american barley wine without really doing a good job at either . i would say to expect more of an american style with this one .,taste,0.8,1
a le coq procured on a whim from a reputable bottleshop . a cork keeps the juice in but no cage . tricky . i pull and nothing pushes . zero carb a still beer . a vigorous pour creates no more head than lemonade deep black lemonade . it smells good deep roast noble fruits and a hair of spice . it smells like i want it to taste . but it does n t . it tastes like death spice vinegar charcoal and metal . not metal like iron and zinc but metal like megadeath and opeth . why is this in my mouth . a tingle pain really from the spicy medicine flavours . this thing tastes like meth addicts look . stay away from an aged version it will make you very sad about the sate of the world .,taste,0.2,0
an unexpected pleasure in this beer . never got a chance to pour this one but the bottle was cool . smelled like mocha salt and sea . is that a smell . i thought it would taste like the seaweed i ve had but no it was n t salty at all . did have a coffee like flavor to it with a mildly bitter tang . the after taste was where it kicked in that sea taste . not sure how to describe it but this is one i would definetly reccomend . i let my neighbors have a taste without looking at the bottle and they loved it . when i showed them what it was they flipped . not sure i d buy it again but surely wo n t pass it by if offered .,taste,0.8,1
figured i should try the national beer of texas since i now live here . a pours the lightest color i have ever seen . it looks like the piss i would take after downing the rest of this sixer . fizzy fizzy stream to the top yet manage to leave no head or even a real complete cap on the brew . it gets a because it looks like a liquid . s malt liquor cornlike aroma . almost sweet and really virtually non existent . mild hint of truck stop handwashing soap . and not the kind that smells like maraschino cherries . t mild corn like flavor . definitely sweet . nearly dry bitter finish though i highly doubt it s from hops . really just not pleasing at all . even in the style . m super carbonated . like champagne carbonated . the fizziest of the fizzy . the fizziness extends the life of the otherwise unbelievably light body kep this the flavor on the palate for a longer time . bad idea . d for swiggin on a hot day at a tailgate . i might even pass this up .,taste,0.4,0
a very cloudy golden tone w. a thin head that quickly dissipated s nice spice notes over the top but it was served w. a lemon in it so that overpowered the beer i am not a fan of this in general but it was a nice combo t malty and spicy in a very complex way orange peel . definite hop flavor better than expected because i am not generally a fan of this style . m very nice level of carbonation not as thin as expected very nice d refreshing and smooth and i liked it w. the lemon i will look for this beer again . cheap price too . for oz comet cafe in mil .,taste,0.9,1
poured on into a ris glass about degrees . a rating to style the first thing i noticed about this beer is that is pours a deep mahogany . light creeps through towards the top and bottom of the glass . definately not as black as expedition . s the smell is good the sweet is very apparent . huge notes of black licorice and molasses are immediately present as well as the alcohol . as it warms dark ripe fruits raisins dates and figs notes are also present . t the taste is very good as well sweet is definitely the theme . the licorice stands out for me the most followed by the molasses and sweet ripe fruits . some subtle hints of the roasted malt and sweet chocolate which came more forward as it warmed . this is a very interesting impy stout . it has such a unique taste the best way i can explain it is that it is a mix between their third coast olde ale and expedition stout . it is quite spectacular really . m this is not as chewy thick as some . i was hoping for a little more here compared to others in this category . it does n t distract you from this awesome beer but rather when compared to style it lacks in this category . d the sweetness makes this a sipper and being so young it is quite hot . although the hotness is rather nice . i can not wait to revisit this in about years . overall a very unique brew from bells that continues to deliver some of the best in the business . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
pours and looks like most pilseners do golden yellow in color with an airy bright white head . this one smells a little different . no skunky scent whatsoever nothing bitter either . instead it smells very sweet and a little malty very contrary to my past experiences . the taste is subdued . its a little sweet up front and finishes dry not really a whole lot to it . it doesnt taste bad but it sure doesnt taste anything like a german pilsener . maybe reminds me of what a miller lite would taste like with sugar added to it . the mouthfeel is average as is the drinkability . i would have liked to find a little more in this one .,taste,0.3,0
thanks to mabz for the bottle pours a nice big head with a great lacing . color is black but see through when held up to light . smell is cracker like toasty flavors with roasty malts and a slight sweetness of chocolate smell . taste is crisp and lightly roasty with some of that toasted breadiness . its a great high alcohol drinkable stout but its not russian imperial stout from america . maybe it fits the original style but not the new american style .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear light honey color big fluffy white head diminishes slowly and leaves big sheets of lacing . the smell . bracing . i m not very familiar with the style though i m looking to learn but there are some strange aromas wafting from my glass . .getting some white wine earthy cheese like so yeah funky would be the word on the smell . taste is heavy with pepper some dry white wine tastes spicy some pear taste . .again there s a ton going on here and i like it . medium bodied beer and amidst all the intense aromas and flavors very dry and refreshing . again i m not at all familiar with the style but i found myself getting more and more interested in this beer as i sipped on it .,taste,0.9,1
this was poured into a wine glass . it gave a two finger head . the color of the head was white . entirely white and foamy . the head laces and dissipates into a one finger head quickly . the color of the body is a golden pale . it looks good and appetizing as bubbles rise to the top . it smells like a lot of corn . it smells like a good amount of corn . thats all i pick up . it tastes like a lot of corn also . maybe a little bit of hops . its tastes like corn and a bit of hops making a nice tasting lager . i really like this among the other adjunct lagers . it taste good and is refreshing to those that like a good lager that has corn flavor and smell . the moutfeel is relatively good . it has some carbonation but not too much that its undrinkable . it is not extremely smooth but its good . overall its great among the adjunct lagers . its cheap for a ounce container also . if you want to just get drunk but without drinking a nasty beer this one is good . i like it but its not something that i drink all the time as i like a robust character lager . if you like any of the adjunct lager try this one . its a slight step above the rest .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into a weizen glass . pours a cloudy light orange color with a thin creamy head that dissipates quickly leaving light lacing . aromas of banana cloves and wheat are powerful . very clean flavors the blend of wheat hops and barley malt are so well blended and that they all share the leading role in the up front middle and finishing tastes . no extra spices or fruit flavors are added or needed . a clean crisp mouthfeel allows for easy drinking . this is a classic example of german weisse beer . certified organic is also a bonus .,taste,1.0,1
i heard tell of an urban legend . a beer so great that all bowed before its mighty taste . after ten reviews i have finally decided to try some its glory for my self . appearance honey colored with a powerful two finger head that refuses to quit . very few bubbles can be seen through the glass . with drinking a thick lace forms on the side of the glass coating it . smell enormous citrus smell like a mix of grapefruit and orange . a bit of buttery notes in the background . unfortunately the beer happens to remind me of the dish soap that i use although i never have used soap in this glass . though i do not think of it as the fault of the beer but more of an unfortunate coincidence . taste amazingly complex . initially it is sweet like honey then the citrus taste bites in the back of the mouth . you can taste the alcohol a bit though it is not off putting . mouthfeel creamy with a proper amount of bubbles . the flavor dances around the tongue without forcing you to swallow . drinkability a great beer . blends honey and citrus in a creamy warming beer . one bottle is enough for me with the higher alcohol content and massive bottle .,taste,0.9,1
draught house dunkel weiss had a flat sour fruit taste . i wish i d taken it back for a refund . and my friend who also got a pint agrees . i recommend getting at taster before a pint glass . draught house pub brewery has other brews that are much better and the venue is great bring your dog ride your bike . sit inside or out on their patio .,taste,0.2,0
pours an opaque black with just a hint of crimson around the edges when held up to light . coarse low brown head fades quickly . very rich smell an earthy scent like rich black bread . it hits you right away straight from the bottle . smooth on the tongue almost viscous . the alcohol is right up front on this one bracketed by some hoppy dryness at the back but in between it is all chocolate malt not chocolate but like the chocolate malt itself . something closer to coffee grounds though that does n t really do it justice . it s a full smoky flavor . this is absolutely spot on for the style with just enough hops to let you know it s a left coaster . no wonder people dig this beer .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy yellow gold with a huge duvelesque head . zesty aromas of sage coriander and some fresh fruits . very little identifiable malt characteristics in the aroma . on the palate light flashing sweetness up front then some light citrus characteristics then the spices come out to play with a bit of a cinnamon notes that i did n t pick up on the nose . toward the end there s a nice nectary sweetness before that vanishes leaving a dry finish that lingers on the tongue for a while . very frothy carbonation on the tongue with a fairly light body to the beer . there s a lot going on in this beer . it s very complex especially due to those spice notes but the yeast has also clearly affected it positively as well . this is one of those beers that you can get something different from every time you drink it . very very good .,taste,1.0,1
bottle from awesome girlfriend from toronto lcbo . review to style . and there are not that many out there. and this is easily the best of them . label says d not sure what that means but tastes pretty fresh . i am reviewing this because i think it well under rated . this pours a beautiful cloudy hefe color with about a finger of head from a swing top bottle . the nose i am not going to lie has a bit of urine smell. along with some freshly mown grass and hay . the taste is actually pretty incredible . the noble hops are very forward some hay not much grass as the nose would assume . a bit of sweetness on the finish . . is not noticeable and this being a lager is impressive . i wish more breweries did more with the lager yeast as it adds a little something i have been missing in all my other beers lately . this has to be one of the best lagers i have ever had . minus the urine nose . edit . after reading what a strong lager actually is i can not even compare this to what is listed . this is hands down the best strong lager .,taste,1.0,1
i really was amazed how close this beer smelled to peach o s which unfortunately meant i found it a bit too sweet . i would definitely try it again particularly on a warm summer afternoon . although this is n t a beer i d be fond of being seen with i certainly have to give o fallon credit for pushing the envelope . edit after drinking another i find this beer to be far too sweet to be drinkable . it s unfortunate as i ve got another in my fridge .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz that i got at total wine . pours a deep brown body with some amber hues and a nice thick off white head . smells of sweet caramel more than anything . almost a butterscotch smell . some hints of lactose but not as much as i would hope . there s some roasted malt character almost coffee like . a little of chocolate malt rings through the smell too . the taste is not as impressive as the smell . it s mostly roasted and biscuit malts . slight hints of chocolate malt and coffee notes . underlining caramel is present but it falls short to the lactose sweetness . smooth mouthfeel and very easy to drink .,taste,0.6,1
poured from the oz . bottle into a pint glass . nice golden color creamy white head . looks good for a lager for sure . clean crisp smell . refreshing taste . a little malt nice . high score for the drinkability . the adjunt lagers can go to hell this is what drinkability is all about . it s hard to say that this is one of my favorites because i m a fan of bigger darker beers but for what it is it s quite nice .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.2,0
clear golden colored brew small white head . sticky lace . speaking of sticky the nose is all sticky hops . floral with some pine . also speaking of sticky the taste . icky sticky ickies . a number of different hops are in there in high quantities . bitter floral piney citrusy . fairly thin and wet mouth . a bit of spice from the alcohol as it warms a bit . its one of those hop monsters and its good,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass a poured dark black with milky consistency and a thick light brown head . the head began with great retention and then settled with about a head . decent lacing began to settle in on the sides of the glass throughout the session . s chocolate chocolate and more chocolate . mostly the bittersweet kind . upfront the smell was attractive sweet and faded into a slightly bitter inviting coffee like aroma . t sweet milky and robust upfront . you can definitely pick up upon the strong notes of chocolate malts flavoring and minor notes of roasted coffee during the initial part of the sip . as the beer continues to move down your palate it fades into a more smokey sweet after taste combining roasted oats with bitter sweet chocolate . the very slight hop characteristic shares a minor undertone in the finish which accentuates the lingering taste of the aforementioned bittersweet . m thick rich and creamy . a desirable amount of light carbonation is present alongside a medium full body which fades into a finish that coasts the palate long after drinking . d drinkable during the course of the beer yes . however oz was more than enough . the beer itself is very robust and flavorful but more towards the middle through the end the bittersweet characteristic really starts to take its toll . overall the rogue chocolate stout is an exceptional beer in my opinion that is more than worth a try . if you love rich chocolaty stouts this will be a staple in your book . however from my personal experience i recommend either pairing this beer with an equally robust meal or finishing one off as a dessert at the end of the night you will find the bittersweet finish turning your palate off to anything else of an equally rich variety .,taste,0.9,1
poured into pint glass little bit of head that dissipated after a minute or two no lacing . looked like diluted fruit juice . smelled skunky . tasted like what i d imagine a pre prohibition un pasturized lager to taste like very wheaty very light but the after taste was all rice and corn . mouthfeel was like soda water all fizz no meat or body to it at all . that being said i d say it was an average beer and if a sixer could be had for under bucks and everything else was crappy macro brew domestics get it but i would not say one should seek it out .,taste,0.6,1
pretty dark in color but a fair amount of reddish mahogany through the bottom and edges . caramel colored head drops quickly to a ring . the aroma is rich and creamy coco and malty like some roasted coffee and some good fresh hops as well . i was really impressed with the flavor of this beer so let me gush the flavor was like a mint leaf on chocolate ice cream only the mint was fresh floral hops and the chocolate ice cream was roasted barley malt . there are some good espresso notes in the background as well . i might have to go out on a limb and say this is my favorite porter i have ever had . relativly smooth mouthfeel and oh so easy to drink . one of bell s year round beers that gets over looked all too often .,taste,1.0,1
since having my first oatmeal stout samuel smith i ve really started to like this style of beer . bent river did n t let me down with their oatmeal stout . it looks delicious very dark . it has some great flavor . i was surprised by the bit of coffee flavor that seems to linger as well . overall it s a great beer .,taste,0.9,1
batch bottled oct . into a flute . appearance pours a bright orange very similar in color to mars on the label . large off white head a few sediments here and there . good lace . smell smells tart a strong fruity aroma . some earth and funk . a bit grassy sort of a white wine zip to it . taste a bit of a let down . some subtle spices but that is about it . not to much fruit flavors or really much else . a bit of funk and i thought this would be much more tart . this is n t bad just very plain i was expecting much more based off the aroma . mouthfeel light crisp and refreshing . overall this smells great but the flavor doesnt seem to be there . this is quite strange the beer i am tasting isnt really matching up to with what i am smelling . again not bad i was just expecting a heck of a lot more .,taste,0.6,1
after days of ipa s it s time for a change and even though it s outside it s cool enough inside for something new and dark . i ve seen this described as a quad and a barleywine and since i like both styles why not . into the maudite tulip it goes . this is a beautiful opaque red amber with a puffy slightly off white head . it smells like a quad with bready and dark fruits coming forward . it may be a little cold but then i ve been advised to enjoy this one on the cool side to control the abv . the first tase is great . spices like cinnamon and cloves with dark summer fruits mixed in . the alcohol is present but still subtle . this is one complex beer . now the caramel is emerging . lots of flavors jumping around the palate surrounded by a very smooth and soft mouthfeel . it s warming a bit now and the dark fruits and spices are really coming into their own with a nice alcohol burn at the back and more malty caramel . i m going to call it a quad and a very good one at that . this would be fantastic with something sharp that would really turn the flavors loose like a brandy blue cheese ball . i m going to be seeing a lot of this beer this winter . it s very drinkable but with the high abv and big bottle i was glad for a little help . is it a quadrupel or is it a barleywine . who cares . it is big bold and wondrful . it is one of the best beers i have ever had the pleasure of tasting . definitely world class . if you like big bold dark beers do n t miss this one .,taste,1.0,1
i love beer and i love coffee so you would think this beer would be perfect but not so . this java stout features a combination of a weak stout beer and a coffee that tastes as though it has been sitting in the pot for weeks and was very weak when brewed . everyone else seems to love it on here so maybe a just got a bad bottle .,taste,0.3,0
appearance it s a gorgeous golden . looks like piss . smell slightly aromatic . okay . okay at best . taste not much of a taste . just slightly pleasant and then unpleasantly bitter . mouthfeel creamy drinkability maybe at an average american barbecue with some burgers and dogs as long as your company are n t huge drinkers i think budweiser or coors are much more fitting for all day binges than this particular one . and obviously it does n t hold up against finer brews on taste alone . mgd is in no beer s land . i do n t see any reason to buy more of this schwill .,taste,0.7,1
christmas came early this year yo . this beer is crazy i still do n t know what to think of it . it had these flavors and spices that i could n t get over and i do n t know how to describe . it was sweet but the alcohol made it not as sweet . and there were these spicy flavors just like christmas duh . christmas spices . this totally rocked but just like their belgium beer i ca n t drink more than one of em .,taste,1.0,1
a clear dark copper brown beer with a frothy head . smell of mild roasted with some faint metallic notes . also some candisugar . not a very strong smell overall . the taste is full of a munich like maltiness that topped by cookie dough . the malt is backed up by a precisely aimed bitterness but this beer is all about the malt . the yeast profile is very nice . it adds a spicy flavor along with some higher alcohols that has roses and a trace of tartness . just enough to add complexity instead of off flavour . according to the label there are spices in here but i am totally in the dark about which . could be orange peel but now i am guessing . i am not sure what this makes a winter beer but it sure is nice .,taste,0.9,1
poured a nice copper red color with a very full head with good head retention . there wasnt much of an aroma but you could smell a little but of the hopps . flavor was rather well balanced leaning a bit twards the hopps . overall i think this is a pretty decent example of this style of beer would be willing to buy again the next time i m looking for an american red ale .,taste,0.8,1
the back story behind this beer is great . would never have thought to shoot a tree before . pours a mostly dark shade of brown with red highlights . good clarity . a soft white head at the pour that hid to the side of the glass through the whole tasting . limited lacing though . really we are calling this a brown . the nose has a lot going on . some complexity from the malt but is over showed by alcohol fusel and some strong woody notes . to start the malt is fairly sweet with some caramel and brown sugary notes . some molasses and maple combination . the alcohol notes are very noticeable and mix with some phenols plums raisins figs pineapples and mangos . the taste is more in check . the malt comes out as the alcohol and fusel backs off . the malt is more robust with a thickness to it but the sugary notes come out a bit more sharp . some sweetness that is felt in the teeth like a fluoride issue . brown sugar notes kettle carame and some molasses flavors with a slight minerally taste on the back end . some meaty smokey notes that do n t really fit . the wood notes really come out nicely . more of a wood like flavor with a hint of vanilla on the back end . very unique . there is some kick no kidding with the abv . the yeast does come out with more plums and figs while the other tropical fruits back off . the body is big and sweet . sure its big but there is a linger sweetness that just lingers into the finish . carbonation is a bit light which might help the balance out . i suppose this is an ager but really there is a lot going on here . and why a us brown .,taste,0.8,1
in a one sentence summary the brewdog springbank is a scotch hidden in a beer . it s color is dark and rich brown . it smells like a stout with additional straight alcohol added and that s about how it tastes . only for the serious stout lover . . . i ll avoid .,taste,0.6,1
i ve got to give the brewer credit for even trying something like this . creme brulee and beer does n t seem like a natural match . this one poured jet back . the head i forced on it was a dark tan and it soon receded to nothing . the smell was better though . coffee and vanilla. lots of vanilla . i found it inviting . the taste was more so . lots of candy sweetness burnt caramel coffee a huge dose of vanilla with a touch of bitterness at the end . quite simply it s an amazing concoction of tastes . the balance is definitely towards the sweet side . mouthfeel is smooth if not a touch thick . there was little to no carbonation present in my beer . i found drinkability to be ok. it went down fast but having more than one in a session could induce diabetes .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a sixer of this in rock springs i do n t know where or for how much . i remember drinking one as a night cap once and have n t touched it since . here s a second go . a deep gold light copper with a stark white head about half an inch which recedes to a film . excellent lacing all around . excellent clarity too . pretty nice bubble motion as well . not too shabby lookin ipa . s floral grapefruit hops caramel malt not much else . pretty bland in the nose which is disappointing . t mouth is a little better grapefruit rind and a nice graininess to it . ipa though . i m leaning a little more towards strong pale ale . a little bit more bitterness as its warming up more but really not that strong . nothing offensive but really nothing that spectacular either . pretty mild flavored ipa . m nicely carbonated pretty smooth finish lots of lingering grapefruit notes not really pucker worthy . hits all the spots that an ipa needs to hit . d i could easily drink this whole fiver . pretty tasty pretty mild nothing that really blows my mind . pretty fair ipa . just not real great . i do n t know if i ll seek it out again .,taste,0.6,1
good olde silver bullet . now when i come to think of it im not the biggest light beer fan but i can always go back for this great brew . one of the best brews to abuse when i was younger . has the standerd color but the smell was something differnt of corse in cans bottle s always good but when i had this on tap had a differnt taste more abv and pine gin smell same for taste smooth and refreshing . of corse this is by far the very best cheapest light american bar beer out the and i still to this day buy packs . . when im poor but yes great beer always a good one .,taste,0.6,1
at the tap room in warren nj . into a pint glass poured a copper chestnut hue with little carbonation and a tan colored one finger head that laced very well . the aroma revealed cherry vanilla chocolate and malty alcohol essence maybe whiskey from the barrel aging . . the flavor was fantastic all of the above flavors in a harmonic balance with the whiskey essence punctuating the finish . velvet smooth and full bodied . went down ridiculously easy and tastes like someone literally mixed jack daniels with a brown ale . very well done .,taste,1.0,1
this beer is described as bitter woman from hell gone wrong i gather it was one of the first batches from the brewers unplugged series but was n t what they were looking for . right now you can only get this on draft at the brewery however it will be the basis for hopwhore another brewers unplugged offering that should be out in the fall once some of the naming issues are cleared up . appearance orange amber color with medium clarity and a inch head . dissipates to leave light lacing on the glass . low medium viscosity . color really catches the light . aroma while there is good citrus and grapfruit hops finish more readily recognizable are fruity hints of raisin plums and a little apple cider . far more sweet an aroma than i expected but one that s suitably complex . taste hops is all in the middle palate with bursts of grapefruit oranges and a little anise . but the immediate taste is cane sugar plums and raisins . incredibly fruity and slightly sweet not however syrupy or over engineered . fruits balance out the front and back palates leaving a pleasant malt aftertaste that balances the hops burst . complex and refreshing . mouthfeel hops bitterness is balanced by light edium carbonation and a light mouthfeel . smooth finish i did n t really expect from this beer . drinkability this beer is dangerous drinkable in the extreme with the alcohol and the hops being perfectly balanced by fruity malts . i wish i d bought a growler of this while i was at the brewery as it s a great summer pale ale .,taste,1.0,1
a transparent amber with a thin cream colored head s dark honey . slightly burnt . roasted . faint scent . t enters with a spciy and sweet taste of roasted barley and dark honey . good taste that ends with a good roasted biscuit flavor . m medium carbonation with a dry finish o a decently dark tasting example of the style . fairly complex and pretty impressive . i like this . it goes down quite easy . did n t expect this from becks . i could totally see me setting a lot of these back at some late september celebration in munich .,taste,0.8,1
very bright orange crystal clear body a full finger of head with lots of lacing . smell is nice slightly sweet malt . right on par . begins with a very muted malt profile in the middle there s an extremely bitter taste and it ends with a very husky tannic metallic flavor . just plain not good . mouthfeel is highly carbonated crisp and clean . everything about this beer is great except the flavor .,taste,0.4,0
served on tap at a.mills duclaw . poured into a pint glass small coco brown lacing with a light head . the smell is of chocolate with a little pine . tasting first comes with abundant chocolate and a nice piney finish . really well made black ipa . .,taste,0.8,1
pours a lemon straw color with slight haze effervescence fingers of white fluffy head . stays effervescent throughout the beer . great lacing fair head retention s lemons white pepper some wheat malt as this warms t lemony tastes with hints of pepper coriander up front . picking up juicy fruit lemons some pineapple . . as this warms . finishes with a little orange peel a hint of dryness juicyness mf light effervescent a little juicy drinks easy a nice american slanted begginer wit . will go down good in the heat nothing mind blowing here but not bad . even though they scored thet same i think i d take this over bluemoon,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.8,1
i teethed on this beer and still find a special place in my heart for it . at the young age of i found myself in the rose and crown pub just one block from the green king brewery . the locals played a prank on the yanks and fed us bd brain damage all night . we were naive and dumb or dumb and naive or maybe just dumb take your pick but anyway we took a liking to the stuff . so we began to consume it in quatities . now this was pre camara and abbot was just about the only true ale left or so we thought . anyway abbot pours golden amber to slight rust in color with a very thin head . i find the weak head last however and have amazingly seen foam in the bottom of my glass . the smell is very typical of british beer . slightly fruity and even at times nutty but a slight sulfer i believe this is the water hint underlies it all . the taste is real ale . clean on the start with a very dry hop finish never sweet but sometimes very dry at nights end . the mouthfeel is reasonable . it is actually thinner than the color belies but slightly thicker than a light pils . it can quence a thirst on the off warm day in england . i find it highly drinkable but many people do not . it is a very good dinner drink . the problem is that for some reason at i and almost everyone i know find abbot ale to hit with a punch reserved for much higher abv beers . the brits do n t call it bd for nothing . it is not a session beer unless it is the late s and you are just . that was another day and time . . i have tried this in can in the us yuk and dragged bottles home okay . but draft is best . i can tell you that drinking abbot ale in the nutshell worlds smallest pub in bury st. edmunds is the way to go . i find that at barrels ends you get pieces like cottage cheese floating in your beer . the landlord will want to throw this out but do n t let them . this is abbot at its fullest flavor and i swear highest abv . i believe these to be hop pieces and you may think i am crazy but it happens .,taste,0.9,1
oz pour at devil s den . the smell jumps out at first it is of dark malts ca n t wait to taste . appearance is coffee black with mm tan milk chocolate colored head . taste coffee malt but mostly malt and a little chocolate . very smooth . alcohol is minimal in the taste . drinkablity is moderate due to thickness . a tasty beer some imperial stouts catch me off guard with too much bitter or carbonation this is a smooth dessert .,taste,0.9,1
no bottled on date to be found . enjoyed on . i ve yet to be disappointed with anything from the bruery so i thought i d give this year round offering a try . a what a strange looking beer . dark brown red muddy color thats opaque with a large cream colored head that takes for ev er to dissipate . thin head remains for the entirety and leaves splotchy lacing . s smell is some spiciness from the rye a certain bubblegum character a hint of chocolate dark fruits and toasted malts . very interesting and complex . my favorite part of the beer . t somewhat disappointing compared to the nose . toasted malts and a dark fruitiness . then some rye spice and a touch of bubblegum and then a crisp malty chocolatey finish . m d mouthfeel is very good creamy with some nice carbonation as well . highly drinkable i can barely sense the in this one . another good one from the bruery but not my favorite from them . not sure i d seek it out again but i m glad i tried it very enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
exactly what i was expecting from a beer like this . a great beer for frat houses trying to stay drunk for months on end . definitely an easy beer to drink . i can not detect more than water and a slight amount of alcohol . not much to this beer other than the metallike taste and carbonation . one of the worst beers if not the worst i ve had although highly recommended for college guys looking to get drunk quick .,taste,0.2,0
bought as part of the saranac beers of summer mix pack . truly i ve never had a pomegranate so i m not sure what it s exactly supposed to taste like . also this beer had such little flavor of this fruit i could n t really make an opinion . i do n t like my fruit beers overpowering in anyway but this one seemed to not have enough and tastes like a bland wheat ale basically .,taste,0.8,1
i ve had this beer at a tasting fresh out of sealed boxes never exposed to light and that was a different experience than what i have in front of me . the first thing to realize about this beer is that it comes in a clear bottle so anything on the shelf for any amount of time is going to be tarnished with the exposure to light . after taking off the cap the first scent i get is the typical skunky grolschy smell i associate with a beer gone bad . the beer is a pretty light golden yellow color without much of a head even after trying to make it happen . the nose besides the skunk has some sweet malts hiding along with a metallic smell . not what i want in a beer of any type . the flavor is much better than the smell though there is a metallic tinge that detracts . there is a nice sweet start and hops that dance on my tonge after swallowing the beer . not a bad offering . the beer is a little thin for my liking . the drinkability is not as high as i would expect from a nice light beer . i do n t know if i can find this on tap or fresh out of a box again but that is the only way i would want to re sample .,taste,0.7,1
bottle . batch code no other date that i could find on the bottle . poured into a tulip glass . pours a clear dark reddish brown rust color with an offwhite head that settles to form a nice coaster nice lace left as it settled . aroma is a mix of grape cherry some metallic and some swet malt aromas . some sour tart notes in the nose as well . light mouthfeel with nice carbonation . sweet fruit like start with hints of grape and cherry similiar to the nose . underlying caramel flavor . some sourness but nothing mouthpuckering . this to me ends semi flat and dry with no real flavors sticking out too much . easy drinking .,taste,0.7,1
pours a nice deep orange color with a small white head . scent of yeast hops sugars some fruit perfume and a hint of alcohol . the belgian yeast and strong perfume are too overpowering for me to like this scent . taste is equally unimpressive strong flowers perfume belgian yeast dank hops earth and some alcohol . the flowery taste is too damn strong a very unappealing beer to me . the worst craft beer i had had in a while . mouthfeel is medium bodied and smooth with low carbonation .,taste,0.3,0
another bust from ridgeway . pours light brown with red highlights . small white head with partial lacing . vanilla bubblegum caramel and peaches . sickeningly sweet spicy flavor with molasses dates and something like a cigarette in the finish . this beer is a mess . this one got me to quit ridgeway permanently .,taste,0.4,0
pours a opaque bronze with a big haze and a great big old head of cotton candy froth . smells like the hop forest . other fruity things going on and a beautiful up front hoppy taste . bits of malted milkball meets caramel apple flavor notes and then a bitter hoppy finish . not that easy to drink but very good .,taste,1.0,1
appearance nice mix of gold and brown chestnut . good enough head retention . no lacing . smell good roasted malts with some solid hop backing . a little bit of a rank alcohol smell that i do n t like . taste nutty roasted hints of chocolate . good hops a slight bitter finish . mouthfeel nice heavy feel . good finish . spicey notes on finish . drinkability yes . i could finish a six pack and fall asleep . a good winter beer with a bite . a fine alternative to a stout .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a six pack from green s on ponce in atlanta . pours a clear dark amber color with a one finger light tan head . the head recedes slowly into a thin pancake on top leaving solid lacing . smells of citrus and floral hops with small amounts of very lightly toasted malts . tastes similar to how it smells though the malts do n t seem as toasted as the aroma led me to believe . light citrus flavors mix with caramel malt flavors that end with a very light bitterness . mouthfeel is very good for such a small beer . a nice thickness with solid carbonation . drinkability is very good . i could drink these all night . overall this is a very sessionable beer from the boys at stone . definitely worth a shot .,taste,0.7,1
a short dense bubbly pale cream colored head leaves spotty lacing . an opaque pale brownish caramel beer . the smell is sweet with tangy caramel and overripe fruit . a toffee sweet floral front a light sourish caramel malt middle a little thin a little oily . sour toffee finish shows alcohol and tangy sour fruit juice . interesting tangy fruity malty caramel middle with a sour bitter finish . it s very old tasting not stale but like an old style beer . if that makes any sense . good .,taste,0.8,1
pours a muddy pitch dark brown with a small tan head that does n t last very long . huge dusty cocoa smell permeates the aroma with just a hint of boozy bourbon ness . oak woodiness comes out further upon warming . if there are hops here you would n t know it from the smell . taste now the hops come through rather strongly but balanced with a mild whisky essence a pinch of anise overripe dark fruit woody earthiness and plenty of roasted coffee . quite delicious . been a while since i had a stout and this was a fine one to return to . the mouthfeel is as it should be thick and creamy but not overly so and not sticky either . a good sippin stout . superbly well hidden alcohol . everything in its right place also exhibiting small bits of its own unique character . just such a high abv that you might want to watch yo self .,taste,0.9,1
a hazy light golden orange color with a very thin white head light to medium carbonation . aroma of bananna orange and clove . flavor is much the same with a good wheaty backbone more orange bananna and clove a bit bready yeasty medium body slightly oily mouthfeel hoppy spicy finish yeasty aftertaste . quite drinkable and much better than expected .,taste,0.8,1
aroma has lots of malty goodness including brown sugar and caramel . then come the hops . strong citrus aroma and some grassy notes . very nice balance between malt and hops . there s also a spicy aroma that some smells seems smokey and other times is peppery . deep gold almost orange with a thick white lasting head that leaves clinging lacing all over the pint glass . very bitter hop effect right off . it carries through to the aftertaste too . i do get some malt underneath all the hops that includes some fruity fermentation . but it s really hard to pick out under all the hops . full bodied and nice creamy carbonation level . overall a beer that tries to be hoppy over all other considerations . so some will love it but for me it s one dimensional .,taste,0.6,1
wow another great lager in a can . the east coast seems to have these on lock down . great golden color with a dense off white head . crisp clean and slightly slick mouthfeel with good carbonation . nice fresh hop notes upfront with notes of pine grass and citrus . has a nice presence of grains with a lingering dry bitterness . drinkability is off the charts and i have to say that this is an excellent example of an american brewed german lager.,taste,1.0,1
i had this poured from a oz bottle bottled on printed on side in to a tulip snifter glass . poured a light honey golden slightly cloudy . not much head to speak of and the lace did not stick around long either . few bubbles rising through out . the smell of honey is prominent . also has a mead bread characteristic to it . i can smell citrus and grapes as well . saffron spice notes are also present . the alcohol is also present . the beer taste great being new to actually reviewing beer this is one of the t beers i can taste the beer in different phases at first its very sweet honey citrus taste it the evolves into a bitter middle with alcohol then it ends on a very wheat grain like finish . the alcohol is noticeable not as blended as i would of thought . the aftertaste lingers around for a while . great beer overall not something you would drink every day but definitely a beer i will revisit .,taste,0.9,1
this is mickey finn s best beer ever . the wee heavy is served starting in november and lasts only a few months . the oct beer advocate mag describes scotch ales as malt bombs and in the mcfinn s wee heavy case that certainly fits the bill . the beer is served in an oz schooner . if that s a bit much for you they will serve it in the regular pint glass if you ask . the beer has a lovely brown color with a cream colored head . the head retention is remarkable it lasts until the very end . in the past his beer has had a distinct alcohol aroma but it appears that the vintage is more toned down . the smell includes some subtle hop notes but overwhelmingly you smell the malt . the beer has a sweet first taste . the complexity of the flavor includes notes of caramel nuts and coffee but only just slightly . it goes down smoothly and is deceptively a very drinkable beer for it s relatively high abv . there are notes of hops but they are inconspicuous throughout and balance the flavor so that it is not remotely cloying . this is consistent with a style that require lots of malt . the wee heavy is very true to style and is a stellar example of the beers that are brewed at mickey finns . too bad this is only seasonally available in winter .,taste,1.0,1
a poured a deep dark red color with some haziness throughout . head is small and off white . some fair lacing left while drinking . s some malt coming through with a whiff of caramel but the alcohol wins the contest here . not too strong but it s definitely there and in your face . t but this beer tastes much smoother than i ever would have expected from the smell . there s some bitterness to the flavor but the beer finishes quite sweet and malty with a little alcohol warmth as well . very interesting and great for sipping . m medium bodied and very creamy with soft carbonation . d sure you could n t pound these back all night . but it s a great beer to share a oz bottle with someone and slowly enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
deep ruby brown thin but effervescent head . big bubble floating through keep a constant puddle of lace . toasty deep malt character . slightly metallic and yeasty . mellow dark fruit . toasty sweet malt dominates . minuscule bitterness but the hops are still present.gets pretty juicy right before a candied astringency finishes it off . the bitterness of the hops supersedes the finish but almost instantly transitions back to the malts . smooth and somewhat creamy . the juicy dry finish makes me keep sipping .,taste,0.9,1
a a big two finger foamy head sits atop a pale gold and perfectly clear brew . the head has pretty good retention and some sheets of lace wash down the sides of the glass and only a few arcs remain . s lightly spicy gritty grainy notes predominate . czech pilsener . i ca n t detect any saaz or white pepper notes that i m used to . it really just smells like a weak macro lager . it even has some corny adjunct like notes i m sure that they do n t use adjuncts but i can smell that sort of funky aroma . a tastes much better than i thought it would based on the nose . mild grapefruit hop nuances ride on a wave of crackery malt . reminds me of a fruity kolsch in a way . m light bodied with quite a bit of carbonation and a slightly dry finish . d great . i could quaff the hell out of this stuff in the summer . i ll celebrate summerfest whatever the hell that is . maybe like festivus with this brew .,taste,0.8,1
looks decent at the start thick dense cap body does n t show any legs tan over black rock n roll . i like this aroma it shows very noticeable heat complimented mostly by roasty coffee like malts . the heat is very warm most people would rather let this sit i would assume . the flavors are very one dimensional while the aroma was fine on the palate the alcohol flavors are coarse and grating and same goes for the roast notes with some chocolate hints along the path . i really enjoyed the first oz but as i work through this ml alone they get a bit much but really who does that alone . anyway the mouthfeel is thin for a ris if you ask me and most other people too .,taste,0.4,0
. a sixer . a friend and i got shot down at shop and save tonight . so we went to a gas station where they gladly would sell . got six packs . of these bad boys and blue moons . a wow . its alot ruddier than i expected . its dark brownish red . pretty . nice little slick white ring of white at the top . clean . not murky at all . s not much of a smell . its smelled like sugary malty sweetness . t sweet not over the top . easy to drink . not a high alcohol taste . super easy to drink but sweet nonetheless . m slippery and lower carbonation . d fairly easy to drink . i dont know how it would rate against the others i have rated . its good but were gon na see how far we get . i reviewed on beer . like im suppost to . i think i rated this fair for what it is .,taste,0.9,1
aged year a black as it gets . very little head . perhaps lost a little carbonation over the year . s black coffee bourbon hints of bitter chocolate . t the coffee notes are strong hints of chocolate and some bourbon notes as well . m pretty thick even for a stout and quite filling . actually more carbonation in the mouthfeel than indicated by the appearance . d this one s a slow sipper . this beer is interesting becuase it tastes kinda like coffee gone cold which i hate . but add alcohol and bourbon flavor with hints of chocolate and vianilla and its gold jerry gold .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a sam adams glass . initially a very dense and rocky layer of foam rises up from the rose tinted beer . it retains for quite some time too i left for five minutes and when i came back it was still very foamy . the aroma smells very faintly of cherries with even less malt . upfront there is a very slight cherry flavor with a watered down malt flavor shortly thereafter . tastes like a fruit roll up which is n t bad if that s your thing . light body medium carbonation .,taste,0.8,1
not a bad brown but nothing special . served with a nice creamy fine light tan head and some lace . color was a clear dark garnet brown . traditonal nut brown flavor witha bit of dark ripe fruit and a bit of acid . body was a tad thin and carbonation was a little fizzy . roasty slightly sweet finish of medium length .,taste,0.8,1
i am a big fan of german beers and this one does not disappoint . augustiner holds its own against the other major beers of munich . this beer is much better when consumed fresh from the keg in germany but is still a very respectable offering . drank from a bottle this beer has a more bitter taste than the other german beers i am used to drinking . once you get past that german beer lovers will not be disappointed .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a can into a pint glass with no head to speak of . a dark it almost looks like coffee . s very much like chocolate dark chocolate t like a steak . heavy and smokey m smooth and creamy . d i think i ll have another . i do n t agree with ba that this is the top scottish ale but i do like it alot . of the top this is the st one that i have tried . i prefer fourpeaks kiltlifter to this one . i like this beer and i recommend it .,taste,0.7,1
small corked caged bottle poured into a glass . pours a deep dark reddish amber with off white head that subsides almost immediately . vinegar booze and fruit are evident in aroma . vinegary flavor combines with a sharp lemony acidity . dry fruity finish . light on the palate and has an almost champagne like carbonation . very tart sour complex . drinkable for an ale of this strength . very enjoyable . . .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . a two finger creme colored fizzy head that reduced to skim quickly and did n t lace . but the real story here is the body picture perfect deep auburn sunset combined with some copper . really really beautiful and spot on for the style . s decent . i m picking mostly a candy apple thing with some toffeeish notes alongside a lighter fruity sweetness . definitely some munich malt going on here . t wonderful . good sock of malt here right up front as the toffee bark flavors come to the fore early on followed by a more mellow caramel gloss that also picks up the now juicier apple notes toward the back . really really accurate representation of the style very true to german standard which i prefer . balanced hop bitterness keeps the malts from taking over and urges you to gulp some more . m d mouthfeel is appropriately thin without being watery . carbonation again is moderate . all the aspects of the mouthfeel stay out of the way they re like a good major league manager you do n t notice them . drinkability is excellent as this is smooth enough to throw back a few without being boring in the flavor profile . if you re a fan of the style this has to be the must try list for american versions of the style . tastes like a standard bearer to me alongside the ramstein oktoberfest .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle to a pint glass . appearance golden amber sticky frothy head white good size and retention . smell pine floral hops . touch of grass touch of biscuit aroma . dash of flowery spice . taste hops baby . grass pine touch of citrus zest . backed up with toasted malts . tasted way too green though . maybe some aging would do this beer some good the potential is certainly there . mouthfeel pretty average . drinkability and notes this just tasted average and green needs something more to it but i ca n t put my finger on it .,taste,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 .,taste,0.6,1
medium gold color . medium head . aroma is malty and slightly hoppy . a medium bodied bitter . nice mild malts and slightly bitter hops . very smooth taste . sweetish apples buttery taste . very drinkable . mouthfeel is full . finish is very smooth . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,taste,0.6,1
ink black color . little head . a thin rimming of brown lace . nice aroma of roasted coffee bean and bittersweet chocolate . the mouthfeel is smooth and creamy . only about medium bodied . low carbonation lends to a nice drinkability . but the flavor profile is n t as bighuge as i d like it to be . there are the bittersweet chocolate tones . cocoa tones . java tones . and low bitterness for an imperial . the a v is . and the ibus are . mild for an is . this would make for one helluva dry stout but as an imperial it just does n t stack up . this is not a great imperial stout but it is better than their iditorod imperial stout from the same brewery i had a few years ago .,taste,0.6,1
the only leviathan i have n t tried yet . single bottle was . at the lebanon health food store . served cold in a chilled pint glass . bottled on so it s about months old . a had to pour moderately hard but it gives a stable tan cake . brew is somewhat cloudy chestnut red with slowly rising carbonation . leaves a nearly solid tan curtain of foam on the glass some of the most impressive lacing i ve ever seen . s thick sweet fruity . caramel brown sugar honey orange cherry raspberry balsam fir grapefruit . t first impression is spicy black pepper alcohol making itself known . alcohol is pretty dominating throughout making everything else take a back seat . some caramelish sweetness and muddy fruit flavors but this is very hard to find . m moderately thick appropriate carbonation finishes dry with a big alcohol burn . d very disappointed in the taste it is completely dominated by spicy black pepper and alcohol . i ll finish this one but will certainly avoid in the future . bleh . a huge let down . i m quite disappointed that harpoon would put out something like this so overpowering with alcohol burn .,taste,0.4,0
poured skillfully into my chalice looking cloudy with an orange brown hue . crowned with a thick foamy off white ehad that never died . seriously i nursed this beer for minutes and there was still head there . i think the ehad interfered with taking proper notes on the nose all i could get was a feint apricot . when i tasted this i got malt yeast strawberry apricot and some hop bitterness on the end . this had a big lingering finish with a prickly mouthfeel . even straight tot he end this beer foamed up in my mouth . the taste was big but balanced and you did n t get alcohol notice the alcohol at all .,taste,0.8,1
got this on in trade from lunch . thanks paul . bottle shared with gwuilliums on new year s eve . a thick black pour . thin head of mocha colored bubbles . more than i expected from a . . s alcohol burn over dark dark roast . t hard to get much more than alcohol wrapped in a dark roast aftertaste . very hard to enjoy . m no real beer component to this mouthfeel . this could not be more of an alcohol assault on your tongue . d if you wanted to really really sip a beer this is the one for you .,taste,0.4,0
appearance golden amber with a frothy head after a vigorous pour . head dissipates within a few minutes . some lacing . smell herbal with a hint of honey in the background . taste light with some pale malt up front and finishes with an herbal taste from the heather . mouthfeel rather light . drinkability easy to drink but the herbal taste might get irritating after a few .,taste,0.9,1
received this one as a christmas gift . yellow hazed color beer . head is cloudy looking . white foam . aroma of coriander and some citrus notes . typical witbier smell however a little boring . way to much coriander on the taste . not balanced at all . this would be good during hot summer day and very very cold not a good sign for beer quality in my opinion . it lacks to be a true good witbier .,taste,0.3,0
pours a beautiful head that leaves nothing but a huge lacing behind that sticks oh so well . the head is tan and the color is dark black motor oil hell yeah . the smell is a big hit of vanilla with a cherry flavor acompanied by what seems to be bourbon i have n t had a lot but it smells like good hard liquor . the taste was light and the harsh liquor flavors along with a kick of cherries was n t a pleasant experience the first try . it s better the second try the tart cherries leaves you weak when mixed with roasted grains while the strong bourbon hits the back of your throat leaving you nausious . the mouthfeel was ok very dry and not so smooth . overall i do n t think i would have another one of these something must be wrong .,taste,0.3,0
an opaque black body allows only a thin edge of mahogany to show at the base of the glass . it s topped by a foamy dark tan head that holds with great tenacity keeping a thin but creamy head throughout the pint . unfortunately its lacing is not as good as it s retention and only spotty lace remains . the body is medium full with a lightly gassy carbonation that softens to become much more creamy as it warms . the nose expresses a berry like fruitiness some bittersweet chocolate soft sweet cocoa and a light touch of roastiness all of which are carried over and expounded on in a luxuriously rich and malty flavor that displays bitterness fruitiness toffee upfront followed by bittersweet chocolate and cocoa and even a touch of coconut as it crosses the palate before it s firm bitterness and coffee like roasty edge dry out the long finish . it s exceptionally well balanced and keeps the palate in sway between the rich sweet malts and firm bitterness never allowing either side to become cloying . nicely done highly enjoyable and well worth seeking out .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to my good friend tcgoalie for being the guide on my first trip to founders tap room . arrives at our table a kind of dark tinged gold amber with fluffy white head . the aroma is predominantly of apple with bourbon adding a nice spicy kick on the back side . quite sweet unlike most hard ciders . i am intrigued . the flavor can best be described as mellow apple with a malt backbone like that of a cleanly brewed pale lager . it is very biscuity and crisp and pretty much just holds up the apple and a touch of bourbon . no hops at all and as stated before the bourbon is present but in the background . it is super refreshing and slightly tart . the body is light and the mouthfeel super smooth from the nitro . this goes down so easily that i can not at all detect the abv . i think this is a pretty interesting beer i just wish it had a little more punch to it .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is the darkest beer i ve seen with virtually no chocolatey roasted malt flavor . it s downright odd . the smell on this is subdued not blasting me in the face with hopness . the hop aroma is there somewhat sweet and citrusy but not as strong as i d like . taste is wonderful . it s bitter and sweet well balanced hops without the thick crunchy taste and mouthfeel we ve come to expect . the alcohol is barely noticeable in the nose as well as the taste . this is just a great beer and make me wish i had tried the rest in the series . i think you should run out and buy a few of these .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark coffee color like any stout . head was thick and healthy bubbly and foamy and a dirty tan color . aroma was slightly weak but strong enough to pick up some roasted coffee smells as well as a hint of creamy sweetness . taste was a mix of roast coffee and oatmeal w milk . slight bitterness to it as well . great body not too thick or thin . very drinkable but the bottle is a bit big to have in one sitting .,taste,0.9,1
the bottle says this was bottled on june th . poured into a tulip . nice black color with a light tan head . the lacing is moderately sticky . the aroma is bitter coffee and dank citrus . this smells a little too heavily roasted . the heavy roasted component dominates the flavor as well . there is a bit of hoppy citrus in the finish but it is faint compared to the bitter malt . the balance here is slightly disappointing though i suppose fans of super roasted stouts could enjoy this . the body is light and the carbonation relatively sharp . the carbonation is slightly sharp . this is slightly disappointing . the balance just is n t there . it could certainly be enjoyed by some however .,taste,0.4,0
great pour . thick white head . lots of smooth lacing . lots of small bubbles . orange brown color . average smell for the style . apricots pine sweet malts and spice . i love ipa s that fill the room when you open . this does not . good taste . very bitter but expected for this style . sweet malts with citrus apricots trying to peer out of the bitter hops . bitter hops win . lots of fine carbonation that goes very well with this brew . seems too watery to me for an imperial . a good offering from the east coast .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a snifter . vintage . . a black color . two fingers of medium brown creamy frothy head . retention is good and a decent amount of lacing is left . . s musty almost vegetal vibe right off the bat . oak peat and apple orchard from the bourbon and barrel . light chocolate with a light acridity to it . . t like the nose there s a lot of musty earthiness . and again like the nose there s a light vegetal component . bourbon and barrel give oak peat char ash and a touch of fruit . chocolate and caramel . booze is very well hidden . . m medium body . good moderate carbonation . nice creaminess on this . not particularly smooth from the acridity but feels good when it s in my mouth . . d not a big fan of this . the barrel aging was n t done very well and it shows in the nose and taste . i really liked the mouthfeel though and it almost made the experience a good one .,taste,0.4,0
vintage the wrap says contents under pressure so it s obviously supposed to be carbonated . mine however is completely flat which knocked it down in several categories . black as night . looks thick and syrupy but has no head or carbonation at all . aroma is heavy of molasses and i do n t care for that aroma or taste . alcohol is readily evident . there is a dark fruit character to the aroma which is nice . taste again big on the molasses . behind the molasses flavor is dark roasted malts with some bitter chocolate and coffee notes . alcohol not hidden . slight dark fruit character . slightly sour . full body . heavy and syrupy . might have been exceptional with some carbonation present . drinkability i d be happy to never have this beer again although i am curious what it would be like with some carbonation . overall i did n t care for this beer at all . the taste aroma and lack of carbonation remind me of sam adams triple bock which i m not fond of either .,taste,0.3,0
had a slight gusher upon uncapping poured into an ommegang tulip . a beer is opaque and has a caramel or cider like color to it along with a light tan head that at first was two fingers high i wonder why . . . and quickly diminishes to just a thin covering with some nice lacing . s the aroma is all funk with very recognizable brett characteristics such as some slight vinegar along with green apples and a nice barnyard quality as well . very enticing and really inviting . t if i were to do a blind tasting and went through the initial smelling of the beer set it down and then went in for a taste i would swear someone did a switcheroo on me . this beer tastes nothing like i would have expected based on the aroma . honestly it tastes like there was n t enough fermentables left for the beasties to do a thorough job imo . the beer is very dry and is almost completely wiped off of your tongue quickly . there is a faint hint of what i thought would be in the flavor but just a taste . this beer does improve with a bit of warming however it just never lived up to the initial aroma . m this beer is dry and does leave you wanting another sip which is a plus on the drinkability side . mouthfeel is medium in body with low carbonation . d there really is n t anything displeasing about this beer and it goes down easily . overall i d say its a nice twist on a style that i really enjoy . it just never lived up to the initial aroma which was amazing.,taste,0.6,1
appearance was a very dark shade that was a deep red when held the the light . smell was decent with a hint of coffee . taste was shocking . i thought it would be a heavy oily type beer but this was very similar to guinness . it had a strong taste of coffee to begin with with a malty finish overall,taste,1.0,1
been a fan of the flensburger brews so i decided to pick this up during my stout run this past week five stouts one hefeweizen why not right . . poured from the cl . ceramic top bottle into a pint glass and noticed it poured an opaque hazy cloudy orange color much darker than i expected . it left an inch and a half head that maintained its lacing throughout . the smell imo was pretty awful no real hint of anything except some yeast and banana and it really detracted from the beer . thankfully it did n t taste as bad as it smelled or i got a bad bottle because this was really the only lacking feature of this beer . the taste is slightly above average for the hefeweizen style some cloves some citrus a ton of yeast and pretty sweet overall . it actually tasted a bit hoppy which is strange for a hefeweizen but the taste was definitely above average . perfect amount of carbonation and excellent sour y taste that made for great drinkability . i was n t planning on having a beer tonight but i was just thirsty and this was an absolute perfect thirst quencher . i do n t know if i could drink this as a session beer because it is a tad bland but it s certainly an above average beer that i d recommend to anyone familiar with other flensburger products .,taste,0.8,1
ml can poured in a pilsener glass . best before date on bottom of can . . . clear dark straw to pale gold in colour with lots of carbonation streams . big white head is an inch and a half on the pour with big sticky bubbles . head reduces to a splotchy thin cap . big gobs of lacing on the sides . mild aroma of malt bread grains cheerios . and a faint whiff of skunk hops . flavour seems pretty standard for a german pilsener . a lightly sweet malt start with some skunk hops appearing after the carbonation rush . finish is mildly bitter with a light tangy hops profile . aftertaste is a bit grainy with a touch of hops . thin medium bodied with light carbonation . smooth and easy drinking . everything about this beer is good just that the flavour profile seems pretty much like an average german pilsener . that s not a bad thing it just does n t stand out positively or negatively in any way . definitely worth having again especially on a hot summer day .,taste,0.6,1
tasted february at pm while watching the game of fc bayern for the dfb cup . once served in a pint glass . look amber color a finger of foamy head wth good lacing smell citrus hops and fruit essences predominant guava and orange slightly malt cookie taste pine wood and earth hops plus a cookie scented malt the fruit essences of the smell lost mouthfeel dry woody and very bitter medium to robust body almost creamy low carbonation drinkability excepciontal american freedom beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a dark clear yellow orange with a small head with large bubbles . the smell conists of light yeast and a light sweet twang with not much else poking through . the taste reveals that the smell is somewhat of a sleeper with a roasted malt and light citrus twang faint hops and just a slight hint floral flavoring . it is very light bodied and finishes neither dry nor sweet but right in the middle . note there is a spot during the wave of taste that is very reminiscent of fat tire and i believe it is the roasted malt . pretty good but not great . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
a clear amber bordering on a darker brown with miles and miles of tan frothy head . s some sweet malts with a generic hop smell floating in the background . t sweet malts followed by a harsh phenolic bite that can described as nothing else than the taste of rubbing alcohol . i m guessing this is supposed to be the hop bitterness but strangely enough i do n t detect any flavor characteristic of hops only a metallic chemical backwash . m medium carbonation with just enough body to be a step heavier than the usual lager . d there are n t many redeeming qualities to this beer and especially not in the taste . i do n t think i ll have another .,taste,0.3,0
pours a very light brown color with an one and a half finger off white head to it . there is decent lacing left behind . the smell is of caramel malt and smokey earthy malts at the back end . the taste is of smokey malt with caramel and chocolate notes being faint to round out the flavor . the mouthfeel is slightly thick and moderately carbonated . overall the drinkablity is good the abv is average so it does n t detract from the drinkability .,taste,0.9,1
small brown cl bottle best before feb drank june . poured into a duvel glass just because i can . dull or old gold in colour the head left before the bottle was replaced on the table leaving a very thin collar around the glass and a little central island which was being produced by the duvel glass . odourless almost a hint of yeast and hops but only if i put my face into the beer . the taste was fine a slight tangy bite with some citrus fruits trying to get out . the mouth drys quickly leaving a metalic citrus unbeer like feel within . i have drank this before in both bottle and draught on tap forms and it has been average this official tasting session has opened my eyes to its poor quality . the initial taste was good but the lack of smell and the aftertaste plus the poor head retension pushes this beer towards the back of the pack when talking about belgian pale ales . bh .,taste,0.7,1
this beer poured a medium white head with medium sized bubbles.the body had carbonation present and an amber hue.the lacing was good on the sides of my glass.the nose was that of hops as well as citrusy.there was a strong lingering bitter aftertaste observed.this was just an okay beer to me.nothing special .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into a pint glass . thick and black and opaque just like a porter should be . inch cream coloured head recedes fast and leaves just a bit of wet lace that sticks to the glass just a little . aroma is of roasted malt predominately then cocoa coffee brown sugar vanilla smoke and wet earth . taste is a lactic sourness off the top then a bit of a metallic note . lightly herbal a bit earthy and damp . smoked and roasted malt move into some milk chocolate . most of the coffee comes in the aftertaste . a little muddy and undefined for my liking but not awful either . mouthfeel is medium bodied a little creamy fairly wet mildly carbonated really nice beer going down . this is a sessionable brew to be sure but i wish the flavours were a little more defined .,taste,0.6,1
wow . from the standpoint of a person utterly new to the style this is a fascinating beer . i ve never encountered something so forward and strong before . appearance pitch black looks kind of like tar . reminds me quite a bit of salmiakki actually . smell some roasted malts coffee beans a light hint of anise . taste where do i even start . this taste is so complicated and overbearing it s hard to even pick a starting point but i guess the first taste to hit my mouth was darkly roasted malt . after that it progressed for a very brief second into thick anise black licorice and then headlong into a mixture of coffee pine tar and wood . there s also a dark pumpernickel flavor in there that kind of flows throughout the whole thing . very unique taste . mouthfeel sticky thick . feels like i d expect it to feel with how dark it is . nothing ultra impressive but not disappointing either . drinkability okay so i ca n t picture myself marathoning it s totally a word this beer . it s far too deep complicated and strong for anything but savoring slowly . also i m afraid if i drank too much of this i might get heartburn . just saying . overall a very strong dark excellent brew but it could use a little less anise and a bit more coffee . it s a fascinating experience to try this if you ve never tried it before and it serves as a wonderful link to brewing history .,taste,0.8,1
a a hazy golden yellow body with abundant carbonation yielded a inch high white foamy head when poured which slowly receded leaving a touch of lacing behind . s smells like an unpasteurized yogurt tangy lactic and somewhat fruity with some restrained grassy notes . t tart wheat and strawlike flavors are most predominant along with moderate flavors of lemon zest and lactobacillus . finishes dry with a smidgen of hop bitterness . m relatively thin and jam packed with tons of sharp carbonation . this carbonation is a lot like the kind you would expect from a warm bottle of cheap seltzer water . causing an undesired burp after each sip . the over cabonation just ruined the mouthfeel for me . d if i put aside the carbonation issue i would say that this berliner weisse is quite drinkable . even without rasberry or woodruff syrup . however i found it difficult to make it through this bottle having to pause and purge co with a burp after each sip . such a great beer without the carbonation issue . pity .,taste,0.8,1
source serving draft smell tart lemon and the perfect level of barnyard . some combination of flavors is mildly bacon like but not in a bad way per se . lightly smokey but overall nice and fresh . taste a slightly sharp bitterness and fresh lemon orange citrus meet light coriander spiciness . very pleasant . lemon peel bitterness increases in the middle with a slightly grapefruity juiciness . the underlying grainyness is nice and there is definite but low level funkiness going on . the finish is crisp a little more grainy with some alcohol bite which was surprising . some funk remains .,taste,0.8,1
long trail belgian white pours a gorgeous hazy gold from the bottle with a one finger bright white head . the bubbles are medium size and fade slowly to a thin wisp but do not completely fade away . there is a fine lacing down the glass that slowly fades after the sip . the smell is citrusy with slight hints of clove . the taste is true to the smell with a citrus and clove front followed by a slightly bitter aftertaste . the beer has good body but is not filling or heavy . belgian white is definitely drinkable and a great addition to the long trail family . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
appearance . deep gold in colour with a big fluffy white head which receded quickly leaving a thin layer of foam and lots of sticky lace . smell . sweetish grainy malt and a suggestion of lemon . taste . vague grainy maltiness a touch of sweetness no noticeable hop character and low bitterness finishing very dry . this is inoffensive but rather bland . mouthfeel . light bodied and moderately carbonated overall . a fairly average euro lager not quite as good as heineken but cheaper so perhaps the better buy . i would n t drink this again by choice though there are many german pilseners similar in price that are much better .,taste,0.4,0
a nice very dark black ale with a small light brown head that disappear fast . s everything that you expect . some coffee and dark chocolate . vanilla is also present . a little bit of smoke smell and some dark fruits coming from the alcohol . t smoke coming upfront which is kinda surprising since it was a bit weak in the smell . roasted taste comes in coffee and almost no chocolate flavour . some raisins are present too . definitively a very nice tasting stout . but there s a strange acid aftertaste that is meh . m mid to low carbonation . mid to high mouthfeel . nicely done here too . d mid to low . it warms a lot for such and abv . i ve seen stouts with higher abv having the alcohol feel much more hidden . might get tired of the taste after some of these .,taste,0.8,1
after hearing so much about this brew i was excited to try it . picked up a single bottle due to the high price tag at . a sixer . a a bright red color some orange tons of bubbles of carbonation thin ring around the top of my glass no lace . s smell was overwhelmingly sweet . t taste was a little to sweet for me . the cherries blasted me right away a long with other tropical fruits mals caramel and spices . m mouthfeel was oily and light tingly on the tongue due to the high carbonation . d cool idea but a little too sweet for me . alcohol was surprisingly well hidden .,taste,0.8,1
our recent trip to floyds was made with the intention of trying dolomite and deesko both of which were on the online menu but when we got there dolomite was nowhere to be found and deesko had just been finished at the pub . darn . anyway we tried some other things and this was easily the best of the pack . served in a snifter looked nice brownish red and very dark . small ring of foam . some clove spice odor with dense malt smells too . delicious flavor . tons of thick dark fruits with spices and caramel chocolate . sticky mouthfeel . not harsh at all like some tripels can be hard to drink a lot of only because of the abv but a real treat to work through slowly at the end of a meal . can they bottle this . and send it to me .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle netherlands . pours a hazy amber with a decent head good retention and lacing . it was difficult not to integrate the yeast sediment even when leaving beer in the bottle . smells of apples pears yeast and spice . some nice earthiness and hop notes as well . the flavor is rich and malty but surprisingly bitter . this is a well hopped tripel perhaps too much so . the bitterness is sturdy which i find to be problematic as the drink wears on . the finish is dry quite bitter and nearly astringent . behind the bitterness and earthy hop flavors is a decent amount of sweet caramel malt and fruity esters but overall i am not impressed with the flavor of this beer . the mouthfeel is full but the carbonation is raw the bubbles large and bloating . drinks very average for the style . i would like to re review this beer at some point because i was quite disappointed with it this time . not a good tripel .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a pint pours with a bright orange body and a fluffy mountainous off white head that rose two fingers and left loads of lacing while it diminished to a thin layer of foam . loads of tropical fruit in the nose . grapefruit pineapple mango and tangerine with lightly toasted doughy biscuit malt underneath . a very appealing nose that jumps out of the glass and makes me want to dive in . extremely inviting . i found the flavor profile to be a little lacking . the hop assault hits you with the first sip but rather than continually attacking it retreated . the biscuity malt holds strong and the bitterness is worthwhile . the flavors are similar to the nose tangerines and grapefruit . medium to full body falling short of chewy . creaminess is a little lacking too . the bitterness builds nicely over time and the abv is nearly buried . easy drinking with an enjoyable hope profile . this is a good everyday ipa .,taste,0.7,1
from a exit pours a hazy amber gold hue with a small head . retains a thin layer with average lacing . aroma is very nice and more rewarding than the flavor i found . there s a really pleasant combination of earthy woodsy hop tones and also grassy lemony aromas probably from the sorachi ace . the flavor has a sturdy bitterness combined with toasty biscuity malts and some spice from the rye . the problem is this beer does n t finish very clean for me . i think it has something to do with the hop combination which provides some nice grassy and herbal flavors but finishes vegetal and dirty . it s not bad really just not ideal . the mouthfeel makes up for the flavor though it s fluffy and resinous but not heavy . drinks pretty easily and has some nice belgian flair as well with hints of fruity yeastiness . if this beer s flavor could attain the levels of its aroma and mouthfeel then this would be outstanding . as it stands b .,taste,0.7,1
i was extremely disappointed with guinness th anniversary stout . the appearance and aroma was average to say the least but the taste was rather watery and weak . this is a rather poor example of the brewing ability of guinness ltd. and a sad product to represent the famous brewry s th anniversary .,taste,0.2,0
appearance pours thick black with tan head . decent retention and a little lacing on the side of the mug . smell decent smell of coffee and smoke . taste very strong taste of coffee . smoky taste . tastes like it smells . flavors come just at the right time . mouthfeel not too heavy not too light . drinkability easy . i could drink it all night . another good beer from three floyds . cant wait to try them all .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed on a super hazy rich gold with a mammoth off white frothy head . some faint carbonation bubbles running up the side of the glass but overall it is much too hazy to see any additional bubbles . s baked bread yeast spiciness sweet berries . little bit of cinnamon on the back end with a touch of roses . t starts sweet with blueberries raspberries followed by some alcohol warmth . hints of dandelion intertwined throughout and definitely makes itself present in the finish . some chalky yeast complexity throughout as well . m carbonation is spot on for the style with a great feel . d great great beer . saison with a twist . the flower water brings a great complexity to an already interesting distinguished style .,taste,0.8,1
i found this beer at a local bev mo . the employee reluctantly admitted they had two left . he was hiding both for himself to buy later . luckily for him i only bought one . hoping for no infection . no gushing or tart smell from the bottle so i think we re safe . a a deep dark brown like molasses looks black in the glass . one fingered mocha colored head that dissipates fairly quickly . no light penetrates at all not even any color on the edges in direct light . definitely an abyss . s dark chocolate nutty coffee with some caramel and vanilla notes almost like burnt smores . very rich and warming . t deep dark flavors taste much like it smells . bitter coffee is dominant . dark chocolate . strong coffee finish . creamy and caramelly overtones . i m used to guinness so this sort of complexity of flavor in a stout is wonderful . m very smooth . great carbonation that lightens out the bitterness . d a solid drinkable stout . lends to a slower tasting because of its complexity need time to sort out all the flavors . but just a wonderful stout . i need a steak dinner to go with it .,taste,1.0,1
if you re a fan of ipas then this is the beer for you . they call it a double india pale ale and they re not lying . i myself am not a fan of ipas but the taste of hopzilla was excellent . the color was a perfect oranged wheat tone . looked a lot like blue moon for comparison . the head worked for me not too much foam the carbonation stuck around . i found the smell to be very floral with hints of citrus .,taste,0.8,1
a bottle my wife picked up at trader joes in chicago . pours golden to yellow big rising bubbles quarter inch head gone in less than a minute . good lacing . all around nice looking beer . odor is not so good . slightly skunky smell some hops . my wife said it vaguely smells like beer . wheaty biscuity flavor reminded me of sour oranges . kind of like a hefe that died before adulthood . hoppy aftertaste . pretty smooth with a tiny bite . this would be too weird to drink all the time . not the best i ve had from tjs .,taste,0.7,1
served at some bar in prague czech republic as . l apperance a nice dark that you could almost . almost mistake for a stout . it took forever to pour because of how creamy it came out . but after a while of sitting and drinking the head totally dissopated . a bit of a bummer but that s not what makes this brew exceptional . smell good but a tad soured . macho is a good way of putting it because i m not sure you would want to sit there and sniff it unless you really wanted to be a man about your beer . it had some definate malty tones and no undertones at al . it was all in your face . taste the best way to describe the taste of this beer is to sense how pipe smoke smells . the beer has such a spectacularly different appeal than anything else i ve ever had and i enjoy dark beers porters and stouts especially . this cerno was extremely pleasing because of how different it was . however it does not represent any other dark european lagers i ve ever had and therefore is no benchmark to quality nah it meets and exceeds . mouthfeel good body definately not as thin as most czech brew products . somewhere heavier than a pilsner but lighter than a porter . drinkability had i been in prague longer i would definately have gone to search this beer out once again . its remarkable in its difference .,taste,1.0,1
a looked good s smelled good t very bitter aftertaste . m not bad not good . d tried this because it s brewed nearby . drank a nd one to make sure i was n t mistasting . gave the other left of my pack away . almost afraid to try another natty greene variety because of this one . hopefully i ll find some singles somewhere to try .,taste,0.3,0
pours a reddish tinged golden colour head is sort of gone but leaves a nice beige crown lace is thin but decent . clear very slow light bead but yeah looks alright . more head would be good . nose is a very malty affair lots of toffee character nutty notes with pecan and hazelnut on there yeah very barley wheatwine esque . a weird tangy character maybe some lime . on there . tangy without the acidity really . lots of malt and nuts mostly very sweet grain character overall . i love this kind of smell very enticing . taste is very malty again long grain sweetness starts us off then develops into brown sugar and molasses . a strange tang on the mid provides some interesting characters tartaric notes and some nice tempering to the very rich full sweet winey character . it does n t have a lot of different flavours on the palate but nice tasting . like it s a good pleasant drink but not very complex considering how much flavour there is . nice and sticky mouthfeel good and thick a bit of an alcohol bite as it goes down but yeah certainly the right fullness for the palate . very pleasant beer . dangerously sweet for how alcoholic it is but not overly sweet to put me off .,taste,0.7,1
a hearty apa is the only way i can describe this one . pours and smells like any other pale ale coppery and caramel malt with a touch of piney hops . the taste is strongly bitter with hops pine and grass flavors . mellows into a smoother malt and caramel . probably the most bitter apa i ve ever had .,taste,0.8,1
label simply explains stout brewed with coffee . pitch black opaque pour with mahogany glints and a nuclear glow of a khaki cap . aromatic kick of coffee bean and roasted malt . first swigs blends of roasted toasted coffee malts and stout lingering aftertaste of black coffee . thin mouthfeel for a stout . a bit flat like drinking yesterday s coffee cold . last swigs bitter coffee stout . dfh chicory stout blows this away . enjoyable interpretation of the style .,taste,0.8,1
straw yellow very clear . reminded me a lot a macros . great inch head some lace . some skunkiness that really does n t appeal me at all but you can also find some grass and malt smell . taste is crisp mildly bitter . mouthfeel is creamy but not overwhelming . it s just an average lager and i can find some domestic beers that are quite better than this one .,taste,0.8,1
serving type ounce bottle in a proper english pint appearance opauge brown tan head fades quickly very good looking beer . smell alcholol raisins toffee . coffee . . taste nutty with raisens like a nut brown on steroids alchol in the back strong but no burn still a bit much though mouthfeel thick but not overly would be better on tap i think drinkability complete opposite of a session beer but it is hard to pace my self which i why i am glad i only bought one overall a great beer on of the best old ales i ve had but a bit too much alcohol .,taste,0.9,1
silence as the cork popped out pour yeileded no head flat . that seems to be the only downside to this beer . now onto the good stuff . the nose is an amazing red wine cherry oak vanilla smell . which was really odd for an almost pitch blackish brown pour . i was confused . the taste is more inline with the nose wonderful red wine sour cherry and a great tartness . mouthfeel to me was ok i didnt miss the carbonation as much as others but i wonder what it would have done to release more flavor if it had some bubbles . overall this beer is amazing i would be happy to drink again and big thanks go out to fosterjm for splitting his bottle with me .,taste,0.9,1
this pours about as i would expect a rich caramel orange with a small but active white head . the head is n t that big and fades quickly to a ring around the glass . this however remains through the consumption of the beer . there is some lacing that leaves a sticky but patchy trail . this is a pretty double ipa . haha who d have thought i d be digging on dipa s of all things . i feel like i can get into just about any style anymore as long as it is well done . the world may yet make a hophead out of me . this smells like someone applying a heat source to a hop field . perhaps someone baking some hopped sugar cookies . there is plenty of sweetness in the nose biscuit if not cookie bring up the backbone of the malt . the hops are succulent you can almost see the oil dripping off the cones if you close your eyes . grapefruit orange and more citrus than i can succinctly describe . delicious . . . i picture this as the juice of some divine citrus fruit . it is neither pure hop nor citric nor floral but a lovely combination of all of these and more . the malt is sufficient to keep pace but does n t dominate . there is a savory quality here despite the sweetness . this is balance . so many hop oriented beers lose track of what it is to be a beer . this does not . the mouthfeel is soft but oily . the hop oils here are readily apparent . a bit of effervescense is present but not too much . this one just works . overal superb . i would n t change a thing about this beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance oz . bottle poured into a pilsner glass . appearance pours a clear golden colr with a smaller head which dissipates into a thin soapy lacing . smell lemon zest with a slight cereal malt . taste a little lemony with a strong taste of a lighter malt . very close to cereal malt for my taste . mouthfeel medium carbonation with no bitterness . drinkability a light summer ale and nothing else . lacks a lot of complexity . i prefer the sierra nevada summer lager even though thats a different style . an average ale over all . this would be extremely refreshing on a hot day any other time though average .,taste,0.6,1
ounce long stemmed goblet at pizza port solana beach for five dollars reviewed on november color was a dark reddish brown with a light tan head that was silky and about and a half inch tall left large amounts of lacing smell was crazy lots of different things going on could identify lots of sugar oranges grapefruits toffee chocolate toffee and different hoppy aromas taste was strong and is definitely an acquired taste not recommended for people that do not thoroughly enjoy barleywines very sweet at first with a surprisingly strong bitter aftertaste this one had a lot of hops and burned sugar malts overpowered everything else but the dryness of this was uncommon as it warmed it got even sweeter which made it almost unbearable to drink with my pizza very little carbonation and an almost full body not a bad mouthfeel could not drink another sip of this granted i had about forty ounces of beer before this during a two hour span heavy stuff that is really high in alcohol again for the price it was great because i never wanted to spend the fifteen dollars on it before suprised to see on tap here not bad for a barleywine and i would recommend to any fans of rogue that are curious,taste,0.8,1
a pours a large volume of off white head medium density with decent retention and no lace . body is mousey brown with lots of yeast murk . s tons of belgian yeast notes predominantly banana citrus to a far lesser degree . some caramel malt . unfortunately there is also a good deal of oxidation odor present . t caramel and biscuity malt with a continuation of the fruity esters . hop presence is zero . sweet finish . m this was without a doubt the facet of the beer most lacking . body was thin even a touch watery and i felt the beer was overcarbonated . d not fantastic . while the beer was for the most part constructed well enough there was nothing remarkable nothing that would warrant a repeat tasting or recommendation to others . i m hoping the bottle of grand cru i have from this brewer is more impressive .,taste,0.8,1
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,taste,1.0,1
i did like this one better then the schneider brooklyner i m guessing because the hops are more pronounced . my smell score was so different then the taste because of the abundance of banana in the nose . yes i know that banana is to style . it s just not my favorite i usually do n t even review wheats because of it . this one i enjoyed enough to share my thoughts and that really says it all .,taste,0.8,1
found a bottle of this while on a beer day trip through northern va and i instantly grabbed oz . bottles . poured a lovely opaque brown with subtle hues of black and amber and a thick flowing off white colored head leaving behind rings of lacing . aromas of grains roasted sugar and burnt toast seemed to come to mind . the taste was just incredible with a dominating malt flavor that had hints of mint pine and caramel . in addition there was a pronounced smoked flavor that underlined the other flavors . sweet and malty with added textures and bite but a bit too bread like in the finish . excellent drinkability . to me this tasted more like a well designed porter or stout which i really like rather than an eb ale .,taste,1.0,1
light cream colored head crackles to life but fades rather quickly . hazy golden copper colored beer is really active . rough grainy smell dominates the slightly sweet floral hop aroma . taste is all kinds of funky it s a bit grainy a bit malt sweet and there s some hop tea flavor in there as well . mouthfeel is light and smooth . tastes and smells nothing like a hefe . quite a dissapointment after the tasty scotch ale . i just read the label and it says it s a crips fruity wheat ale . whatever i still do n t like it .,taste,0.4,0
this is a very unique amber red ale with a very unique flavor profile combining a lot of different elements . i had this beer many times it was a favorite . at gabf last fall and i m happy to rediscover why i visited the pizza port booth so many times last fall . this beer pours a slightly dull red brown with a very sturdy head . aroma is a combination of a grapiness reminiscent of certain belgian ales most recently in my experience the gouden carolus ambrio and a light hoppiness centennial . . flavor is significantly different than other amber ales . it is grapey like a belgian ale dry hopped like an ipa and has some malt balance like an amber . the amber ale style seems a bit over exposed as in everyone has one and most are not very special . this one is quite unique .,taste,0.9,1
best by dec temp and glass suggestion abv . . nice bottle information . poured into one of my favorite glasses a new belgium chalice . aroma nice floral hop nose with a back of sweet pale malt . appearance nice deep orange copper color that poured with a good finger of head but large bubbles didnt last and collapsed into a spotty cover . flavor something just rubs me wrong . it tastes watery to me like tonic water . hops seem a bit harsh instead of bitter and the entire flavor just seems rough . i guess it is the grain just too heavy handed and husky for me . mouthfeel strong carbonation maybe a touch too carbonated but a nice medium body and a fairly dry finish . overall impression this one just doesnt do it for me . the flavor just seems harsh and unpleasant . my least enjoyed new belgium so far .,taste,0.4,0
the pour is thick and opaque with a thin but persistent tan head . it looks like a fairly typical imperial stoutish brew but then you get your nose over it and get a snootload of hops . ok this is the second clue that this is going to be a weird beer the steadman label being the first clue . there s really nothing else in the aroma but serious hops though i ca n t place the type . in the flavor the hops are present but do n t dominate competing with dark malts and semi sweet malt body with no real winner except your taste buds . the malty bitterness clings to your tongue long after you swallow well in style for anything claiming to be imperial . likewise a complex imperial brew does not lend itself to a drinking session but at a very well hidden . abv that might just be a good thing .,taste,0.8,1
i m not a coffee drinker at all . but i do love a good stout . pretty interesting combo from southern tier as always . a poured into a oz glass the beer produce a very nice dark brown head . though it dissapates quickly . very little lacing with almost no staying power . the beer itself is a dark brown color with slight red hues coming through under the light . s as i read other reviews everyone talks how it screams coffee . maybe i got a bad batch or it shared a line with a beer that affected it but i got almost none of that . the smell is dominated by dark fruits mostly plumb some hints of chocolate and lots and lots of alcohol . t it starts pretty sweet . a feeling of cocoa sits on the tongue and finishes with some roasted malt . i was rather surprised because southern tier has always made it s name by blowing the normal beer type out of the water with their interpretation . this is just average . m this is where this beer really loses ground . it starts somewhat creamy but then finishes just thin and almost sad . the bitterness at the end leaves me desiring something more . d this could be considered an after dinner drink . i honestly find it hard to finish the glass . one is more than enough i have to say i m pretty dissapointed in this beer . i have come to expect everything from southern tier to be outlandish overpowering and cocky . this beer is just a run of the mill stout that any other brewery could make without a lot of trouble . i m not saying it s bad on the contrary it is very well made . it is just not up to par with the rest of their amazing creations .,taste,0.8,1
well this beer certainly has the goods and is well made but there s nothing about it that grabs me and makes me say that s great beer . maybe it s me but i seem to recall the or beers made by ff as having the same lacklustre effect on me . maybe i got ta have it on tap .,taste,0.6,1
i found this beer in a local liquor store for . for a pack . i poured this liquid gold from a can into my thirsty pint glass . as the beer poured my excitement grew and i was confronted with a watery mess . a spotty head and rapidly bubbling brew . the aroma would wow anyone with tons of cooked premium rice and artificially carbonated water . the taste is another bright spot with hints of beer spotted in with what can only be described as intoxication water . the cooked rice and non existant hop flavor leave me wanting more . the mouthfeel is about what you would expect for refreshing water drink up . the drinkability is beyond glorius . its only . and tastes like water . but alas i would suggest going for real water instead .,taste,0.3,0
a medium dark golden color clear as a bell with only light carbonation noticed head was thick off white in color and t rocky s strong very hoppy some citrus peach can vaguely be detected very spicy heavily hopped piney nose with coriander and some woody elements after the major hoppiness subsides perhaps a touch of malt t light hops detected early with a light malt taste and citrus sweetness silky with a clear hop spice bite citrus and a zest of orange and lemon hints of pineapple are also present m crisp and smooth acidic on the tongue even with its creamy texture d the bitterness overwhelms everything it s silky smooth but the aftertaste of bitter hops almost makes me pucker ca n t drink more than a one or two this is definitely a top notch ipa . although i could n t drink many at once it definitely represents its beer style well . a great brew overall .,taste,0.8,1
a nice clear golden color with a surprisingly large head considering . s very subtle aroma of corn and and grain . not too sweet or overpowering . t very clean flavor . the corn really gives it a nice sweetness and the husk adds an interesting dynamic . d m very crisp and tingly beer because of the carbonation . very easy to drink which makes this the perfect summer grilling beer . refreshing and surprising flavor considering that this is something from a mass brewer .,taste,0.6,1
big flats pours a yellow color with a white head from a twelve ounce can . the aroma has some generic beer like thing going on . the flavor is bad industrial chemical like flavors dominate a touch of corn or malt or something is along for the ride . usually i m fairly generous when reviewing adjunct lagers but this one is among the truly bad swill beers .,taste,0.2,0
smuttynose shoal s pale ale bottle into samuel adams pint glass appearance excellent head retention . cloudy with a chance of nut brown very little carbonation . what s pale . smell nutastically nutty . taste slightly malty that is very well balanced with the hops very well indeed . and nuts did i mention nuts . mouthfeel i like the lingering of these hops here . the beer finds a good place to live without messing the place up . drinkability this beer is pretty well balanced i d drink a few .,taste,0.9,1
i am far from a saison expert but this was not that great . i was expecting to be blown away . i thought the nose was pretty bad . smelled like a cheap helles lager . i guess i ll stick with victory s saison . i have a few bottles from that are delicious .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a ruby red of an esb little carbonation and almost no head very light lacing on the side . s a sweet prune flavor some grapes an hint of alcohol and apples and a hint of oak . t really amazing the hops give a very grape and sour granny apple the sweetness of the carmel malts . whole lot of flavor in ya ear . m booze very thick but the low carbonation is great cause it makes you silp it slower . d i ll tell you how i feel when i finish this oz bottle .,taste,0.9,1
from notes lagunitas brewing co. saison farmhouse style ale oz . bomber abv . appearance nice fluffy finger head that dissipates into . pale yellow color . slightly cloudy minimal carbonation . smell yeasty . not much going on . taste taste is average . not good not bad . definite flavor though . heh . mouthfeel creamy on entry and initial feel . thin on the backend . drinkability very drinkable nothing wrong with this beer so it s highly drinkable . if you want to sit down and pound some of this or eat it with a meal it works both ways . overall not really my style of beer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance black small amount of light passing through appears reddish smell weak very weak taste hate to say it but weak very weak mouthfeel the best thing about this brew quite nice silky smooth drinkability easy to drink but so is water . not impressed at all with this beer .,taste,0.4,0
victory storm king stout pours an impenetrable near black with a nice guinness tan foamy head that quickly subsides leaving tons of tiny lacing bubble on the glass . looks rather like motor oil and somewhat intimidating . put your nose to the glass and you ll be smacked in the face by a huge malty hoppy smell . it s intense and more than enough to get your mouth watering . this is one aromatic beer . taste . well this is simply a superb hoppy imperial stout . there s the heavy deadening malt hit you know the bittersweet cocoa and coffee flavor followed by an equally delightful hop bite and finishing off smoothly with a warm glow left by the alcohol . oh yes this is tasty . mouthfeel is initially sharp this beer certainly has a bite to it . it s eventually warming and pretty slick with a pleasant carbonation and mildly dry finish . drinkability . for me this is pretty much a one and done beer . it s just too rich and filling and alcoholic . maybe two over the course of a long night but i d be hard pressed to even do that . this is hardly a knock against the beer as it really saves you money in the long run . storm king remains a superb imperial stout and one that you should make a point to try if you enjoy the style .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to csmiley for this sample . poured from a oz bottle . pours a hazy orange golden amber color with a nice foamy head that takes its time going down . nice lacing too . nice pine aroma with faint citrus and sweet fruits . very nice . first sip is a treat . a nice hop bitterness thats a bit spicey but not overpowering . there s a nice finish to this ipa . it leaves a little oily buttery resin but not too much . i like . very easy to drink and the alcohol is well hidden . you can almost chew this beer . recommended . wish i could get this here in ma .,taste,0.9,1
oz poured into bock glass . a it poured mahogany with red hues and a thin white head . s esters green apple and late malt . t malty hot alcohol fruity yeast and cider aftertaste . m medium bodied . d it was more ale like then a lager . it tasted like it was fermented hot . i have no interest in trying the batch again .,taste,0.3,0
fresh oz bottle pours a clear light gold color with a decently thick creamy white foam . retention is maybe a little above average and does leave a little bit of lacing . nose is lightly honeyed grainy malts . i dont get a whole lot of saaz on the aroma hops are pretty faint for the style . very clean and fresh smelling lager . taste is light malts with a touch more sweetness than i am used to in a czech style pilsner . hops are more detectable in the taste than the nose indicated but still pretty lightly hopped . there is a light lagery sulfur flavor in there as well . while shiner is pretty true to style it is a pretty uninspiring version . yes it is crisp and refreshing but it is not the cleanest pilsner and the flavors are slightly dull .,taste,0.6,1
ounce can born on served in a pint glass . a pours a clear straw body . white head fades quickly to a thin film . lots of carbonation bubbles some big and some huge rise quickly . s light overall malt and water are the only smells really detectable . t sweet malt and water . that s really it . boring . m light bodied with low carbonation and very watery . d just as easy to drink as a cola or water . easy to quaff though gets funky when it s warm . not as bad as other macros but not the best .,taste,0.4,0
the beer many people grew up drinking when they shouldnt be . pale in color low in taste high in making you run to the bathroom . i wish i knew how many of these i drank playing beer pong . because of this fun factor i give this a higher rating than most people . i also can still drink it when it gets hot without wanting to vomit . gateway beer of choice for many women .,taste,0.7,1
a cloudy unfiltered look as is the common detraction from the appearance in wheat ales . brown body poured a high head that was a light tan . not much carbonation to speak of . s wheat and lemony citrus as is expected . also had a freshwater smell to it . t apples came to mind first then faded to a lemony citrus with a wheat ale after taste . m thin bodied lacks carbonation. sticks on the palate . like a flat heineken . d i would n t buy it again but the dark wheat had me curious. i had n t seen many around and i was looking for more hacker offerings because the store had just finished off their hacker pschorr marzen octoberfest growler filling keg .,taste,0.7,1
had this on tap at the presidents day party at the brewery . beer looks smells feels fine but just did n t do anything for me . the taste wash bleh tooo generic and while crisp refreshing in body look it reminded me more of coors than a brooklyn brew . i m kinda disappointed because you can never go wrong with a brooklyn beer but then again i m not a pilsner drinker .,taste,0.4,0
the first of the belgians from my trip to van . best before date on the back label of the bottle . sort of disappointing right from the start no head on the pour and although the body is a decent amber it s not so much cloudy or hazed as much as it is simply innundated with suspended particles like a minor protein haze or even pulp . the aroma contains papaya candi sugar sweet malt and alcohol . there is a tropical fruit motif to the flavour a sweet and sugary taste along with a buttery blended rum finish to it an alcohol kick on the aftertaste . strawberries i taste ripe strawberries on the aftertaste like a daquiri . very light on the mouthfeel it s an easy beer to drink texture wise goes down smoothly but i do n t feel much impetus to finish this sample let alone to buy more . i think i ve seen enough halfway through the glass . sweet and fruity but no character or backbone to it at all .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a nice black color with a little amber shining through the edges just enough to let me know its not a complete black out . the head pours up two fingers and then falls to half a finger and sticks around at about there throughout the drink . no lacing on my glass though s there s a really nice sweet toffee smell to it . loads of toffee actually with a ton of rich sweet caramel . smells like dessert actually . i later start to notice a little smokeyness as my nose adapts . t again with the super sweet toffee flavor . tons of caramel as well . like a nice rich sweet dessert . after a moment i do notice on the label that this beer was lagered which would explain the mouthfeel a little more and when i read it i thought it would make the flavor suffer but this beer is so smooth and clean with such awesome flavors it all works out . really great . the smokeyness i smelled never really shows up which is a little sad but its so gread . m this is where i do think it suffers a little . the lager yeast might make it a little too light and crisp for such a great flavor . i wish the taste would hang out just a little longer in my mouth for me to enjoy . d great beer . wow this is really good . a hit outta the ballpark with this one . awesome job schells . i ll be buying a ton of this . so sweet and smooth at the same time . if the mouthfeel was a little different it would be one of my favorite beer right now .,taste,1.0,1
i ve had this fine stout on several occasions never having reviewed it and after purchasing a weyerbacher big beers variety pack i figured it was a good time to throw in my two cents . i poured it right into my tasting snifter and prepared to enjoy . there was a thick mocha head that quickly dissipated the color was absolutely jet black with no light what so ever penetrating it from the other side of the glass . the aroma was strong with lots of dark roasted malts and dark bittersweet chocolates . the flavor was not as strong as i thought it would be . its very mellow and sooth drinking . the high alcohol content is very well hidden . you can definitely taste the malts with a sweet after taste . this is a good brew one to definitely try out in the future .,taste,0.7,1
never had a mustard seed infused beer before . the beer pours your average honey yellow color has a slight hint of fruit in he aroma and pours with minimal head and lace . however the taste is superb . it is sweet high in alcohol and delicious . you would never know how good this brew is until you drink it . for an . oz bottle well worth it . indeed a surprise,taste,1.0,1
pours with a thick fluffly white head over a murky golden brown body . smells like lemons and corn grainy with a hint of earth . taste . meh . pretty much underwhelmed with what feels like a saison with no wild ale sour or barnyard funk . very mellow very clean . nothing memorable . not a purchase trade i would make .,taste,0.4,0
pours a clear dark orange with no head just a skim ring around the edge of the glass . scents of toasted malt fermented fruit a little caramel and alcohol . perhaps a little burnt orange rind.no need to stick your nose too deep in the glass . strong sweet and toasted malt flavors with a little caramel and some fruity syrupiness . that is gone in an instant as the alcohol comes thru like a freight train . and then it is gone . some light toasted bitterness in the finish but this wraps up pretty clean . nothing cloying nothing off in flavor and well balanced . substantial body but i actually expected even more . still nice to swish in your mouth . flavors are great as is structure and scent but the though surprisingly better hidden than the percentage would dictate still keeps this from being the immediate first grab from the fridge . i liked this but one and done for a while . absolutely worth a try but only under particular circumstances .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a deep reddish brown clear with very little remnant lacing just a small halo of white bubbles on the sides of the glass . aroma earthy and bitter noble hops sweet malt and caramel burnt sugar . taste syrupy sweet some roasted malt very sugary with cloying candyfloss and caramel along with lashings of burnt sugar . a vaguely bitter finish fights a losing battle with prominent alcoholic warming . mouthfeel cloying sweetness dominates very heavy and sweet . alcohol is fairly well complimented by sweetness but i ve had beers that better conceal balance alcohol of this level . overall a powerful and sweet bock . it has a barely noticeable lagery base which is drowned by layers of caramel candyfloss and alcohol . very unbalanced and as a result i could only have one at a time . that said a powerful and sweet doppelbock with an interesting history and name . . not for me but i see why others take to it .,taste,0.7,1
clear golden pour with an almost non existent head but active streamers of carbonation . fruity and malty aroma with a hint of bubblegum . warming sweet bitter bisquity malty finish with a brandy like touch . full bodied . lots of booze especially towards the finish . malty throughout but enough grainy hops to make it interesting . needs to simmer down a bit . kind of harsh but tasty .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
pours a beautiful golden orange color lightly hazy sports a nice fluffy cream colored head that falls slow and laces well . aroma is caramel malts with lots of hops fruity citrus grapefruits pears hints of pineapple juice . some light spice notes noted also . taste is caramel malts then hops appear and dominate seems more minty grass then citrus like the nose with lingering pine bitterness . overall this one seems little out of whack sounds weird for me to say too much hops may be something is off a little . maybe just not a fan of the summit hops . mouthfeel is is good a big medium with nice level of carbonation . drinkability is well looks great smells nice just has little off flavor in the taste maybe too much hops or the rye is adding some sour to the hops who knows . defiantly worth a try might be your cup of tea .,taste,0.6,1
bottled may . whoa i m late to the anniversary party . pours a huge fluffy bone white three fingers head but it shrinks down to a third that size fairly quickly . gobs of lace patches left on the glass and the color is a lightly hazed sunny yellow . aroma definitely has the saison farmhouse characteristics of yeasty funk bright fruit and peppery spice but the added ingredient each make themselves known there an equal spread of jasmine peach and honey in the nose so they pretty much hit their target square in the nose . flavor is also well balanced between your more traditional saison farmhouse characteristics and the added bonuses . sweet succulent fruit peach pear green apple white pepper flowery jasmine definitely candy like sweetness the honey earthy yeast . all present and accounted for . alcohol edges in fairly aggressively something held back in the aroma giving the fruit extra potency on the tongue . light and crisp hops provide a pretty good snap along with all the other flavors here . nice although more yeast presence would have been great or maybe just a funkier yeast strain as this drinks more like a higher alcohol fruit beer than a more delicate complex belgian . and it s really the alcohol that over time tends to annoy ever so slightly . but it s not even that that keeps me from being totally wowed by this there s just something lacking amidst all that flavor . is it bad . hell no . it s quite good enough . feels fantastic being airy yet creamy carbonated yet soft . just about perfect in this department and very much nailed in terms of authentic saison esque belgian esque texture . it s held up very well for being months in the bottle and surely the alcohol level helped keep it alive crisp and sharp . but it s also my least favorite aspect of this beer . not avery s best anniversary or otherwise but a cool and different take on the style one i m glad to have tried .,taste,0.7,1
on tap at the distillery . poured a nice dark near black color with a little head . smell was pretty par for the course . little bit of a coffee and oatmeal . i did n t find the taste to be as big as i was expecting . really light and coffee ish . the lingering aftertaste was definitely the highlight though . i liked that more than the actual drink . x light and easy in the mouth . easily drinkable for me because it was easy to go down without such a big taste . although because of this i m not too quick to pick it back up . i like a bolder flavor in my dark beers .,taste,0.4,0
a very pale very clear beer . urquell is downright dark compared to this stuff . colour is of the faintest lemony gold . head dissipates rather quickly and is pure white . a good smear of lace hangs off the sides of the glass . smell is sharp . hops are barely there in the aroma however they are domianted by an acrid metallic dmsish sharpness . blah . taste is much better . malts are way in the back and though the smell seemed a bit cornesque the flavour seems completely free of adjuncts . big dominating but not overwhelming hops all around . starts out sharp then moves to a leafy fresh hoppy flavour . malty sweetness on the tip of the tongue the hops also take on a grapefruity citrus like flavour . very nice . mouthfeel comes all in one note carbonation . i suppose pils are supposed to be fairly carbonated but in thi scase it hurts the beer . not horrible simply average . i suppose i d rate the drinkability higher on a hot sweltering day . this is a very crisp hoppy flavourful beer . i find it enjoyable . i simply do n t see myself downing several in a row . very refreshing i ll try it again this summer .,taste,0.8,1
this poured out a nice hazy golden orange with a minimal head . the smell is dominated by the malt i smell a bit of the willamette in the background . the taste is where the hops kick in . the bitterness is there but balanced well by the malts . it is a little dry and low in the carbonation for my taste . i would drink it again but more than that this version has piqued my interest in the rest of the single hop series .,taste,0.8,1
bright mildly hazy gold with a thin white head and champagne bubbles . no lace on the glass the only negative i can write at this time . aroma of bright citrus a little hop flower maybe grass . not much lace . bright citrus tang on the flavor a little hop bitterness . i was a little surprised to see this listed as a belgian pale rather than a gold ale . nice light mouth feel very drinkable . excellent beer . the d achouffe brewery does it again .,taste,0.9,1
sampled on vintage pours a vile mess deep brown in color with a ton of chunky yeast floaters . smell is very sweet dark fruits with malted milk balls . boozy at the end with a wine like finish . taste is thick and fruity and very warmingl . the finish dry and tart from the booze . not overly sweet and does not taste overly aged . mouthfeel is good very viscous and meaty . drinkability is not super good the alcohol definitely makes its presence known . overall alot like a belgian strong dark ale . very deep and fruity with a wine character . recommended just do n t pour out the yeast .,taste,0.9,1
great looking brew . typical nitro can huge thick creamy white head that lasts forever with thick sheets of brussels lace . the cascade effect seems to take forever to clear . more so than other nitro s i ve had . brilliant light orange to light amber in color with very mild carbonation and microscopic bubbles . aroma is interesting . the first thing i notice is . gasp . .cloves . . wheat . . the alien step sister of unibroue . hrmm smells like the yeasty dredges of a fresh bucket of hybrid wheat homebrew . mouthfeel is soft and silken with a light body . taste begins with a subtle bavarian wheat phenolic character quickly fades into a metallic note and ends with a very wet soft mildly roasted malt finish with no noticeable hop aroma flavor or bitterness . very drinkable . not at all complex . meant to be drank in mass quantities .,taste,0.7,1
shared with alexd and some other friends . pours virtually no head atop a deep port colored body . looks like a port . smells of rich brandy prunes and some other intense aromas . a really deep whiff yields a lot more booze than i would like even if it is brandy barrel aged . also yields some chocolate and leather snaps . flavors of brandy brandy and more brandy . i might as well just be drinking the damn spirit as it overpowers anything else this beer could have offered . a very limited flavor spectrum . the mouthfeel is thin and hot . overall and with all due appreciation to alex for providing it i was disappointed . i guess it s alright but the taste has very little complexity no subtleties . and the mouthfeel just kind of sealed the fate of this one .,taste,0.4,0
serving notes cool shaker glass . a resiny floral hops slight malt . a thin but persistent head clear amber brown . m medium to low carbonation medium to full body with some slickness . t malty sweetness just edges out sticky floral grapefruit hops . d i have consumed quite a few pints of this since it came out and will keep getting it until this seasonal kicks the keg .,taste,1.0,1
a very dark color with some light brown dark tan colored head . s pickles jalapeno peppers soy sauce tobacco burning plastic peat islay scotch and possibly burning garbage heap . t unfortunately it tastes a lot like the scent . like someone took a bunch of tabasco sauce soy sauce and some chocolate milk mixed them up and poured them into a spittoon of chewing tobacco spittle . m good viscosity and density . above average level of carbonation . o one of the worst imperial stouts actually one of the worst beers of any sort actually one of the worst substances of any sort that i ve ever put in my mouth . ended as a very expensive drain pour .,taste,0.3,0
this was very typical of a micro brewed ipa . it had a nice thick white head and clear amber color . it smelled of pine hops and tasted like pennies due to the hops with a bit of malt . texture was moderate with light carbonation and aftertaste that was mildly bitter . overall drinkability was good .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed on . bottle . pours a murky yellow with a fairly sizeable white head . aroma of belgian yeast some light fruits apple pear citrus . tastes of belgian yeast spices and wheat . strong mouthfeel but i felt that the taste was one dimensional . i did n t really care for this one . .,taste,0.6,1
aroma and flavor are extremely light . grain and honey notes are barely perceptible . this is nearly a flavorless beer and not surprisingly one of their most popular or so im told . mouthfeel is wonderful creamy yet crisp from the insane amounts of carbonation . appearance is nice at a bright clear gold . outstanding carbonation streams . no head . very bland but completely non repulsive .,taste,0.4,0
honey . are you hungry yet . no i think i m just gon na read for a while . cool i think . one more beer to review . this site leads one to try to review a beer according to how it sits in its labelled style . yards ipa does n t sit within the range of what i think of as ipa . but it does kick my tastebuds collective patootie . that s good right . excellent head and lacing . good standard amber color with the touch of ruby at the top maybe a little dark for an ipa but . this is a monster ipa . lack of aroma almost off putting in an abv ale . i actally ended up sticking my nose right into the head to try to detect any aroma . i guess it s there but it is so unlike the cacophony of flavors it s a little spooky . how come i can not sense what is to come . on the tongue big earthy even peaty malt character slams into pungent hops with a fleeting sour note . man o man anyone who s tasted enough ipa s knows we re straying into not too many of these before driving or even talking to a stranger territory . and knows that this is no standard ipa . somewhat on the heavy side wisely keeping the drinker from overdoing it . big beer fans should find it interesting . red hook ipa fans might actually dislike it .,taste,0.9,1
boy was i delighted to find this one in not the new bottles but in an old ouncer with the old guy on the cover . pours a murky reddish color unlike any ive seen from a beer thus far . smell was of sweet sugar whiskey molasses overly ripe dark fruit a bit of chocolate . lots of good stuff . no question about it this is one heavilt hopped barleywine . the dark fruit flavors and maple syrup hits you up front followed by the hops in the background coating your tongue . i ve had this beer once before when it was young and i can definitely say that this beer needs some aging . this one with the extra year was a whole lot better then the first one i tried . its a real sipping beer . if you happen upon it give it a try . im not a barleywine lover per se but im real glad i had this one .,taste,1.0,1
from an ounce bottle at a sushi bar with the usual poor selection why ca n t they at least carry snpa . . not much to look at pale and watery looking closely matching the taste . mouthfeel was very thin . the beer was light and slightly nasty . would have been better off with the budweiser i guess i like corn better than rice for my macro beers . the japanese make some nice sakes why are there no decent japanese beers .,taste,0.3,0
while some of the sentiments in the othe reviews i agree with i will personally state that i enjoy drinking this beer in the pub and i also think it is a highly characteristic beer of the kind that can split opinions . it s a beer that still shocks me every single time i have it . pours amber with a head o oversized pearls that sizzle down to an even doily sitting on top . eventually this too will pass . aroma is sharp floral grass some molasses . mouthfeel is slick and average . the sour citrus hits you initially with a slightly roasted and round malt that becomes more evident as the beer warms . this malt is what i consider quidi vidi s signature . it s found in most of their brews . the malt has a way of seizing the tongue in the best way possible rather than in a cheap soda pop kind of way . finally a subdued bitter finish and a nice sour aftertaste . i m obviously partial to this brew but it was a hard battle . i liked it at the bar hated it at home then grew to like it again at the cabin . i m glad i gave it the time .,taste,0.8,1
on opening this smells of dilute balsamic vinegar coupled with faux maple syrup . brown in color with hints of auburn . fairly clear . there is some sediment afloat and some hanging seemingly neutrally buoyant . there is a general sticky appearance . wherever the particulate matter is is where it shall stay . tastes strongly of honey but not nearly as sugary . which is not to say this is not sweet because it is . but it is not obnoxious . a bit cloying yes . but before it gets out of hand a snappiness of vinegar the oaken cure a mysterious sour grape and something that almost feels like co on the tongue keep this in check . i believed on the pour that this had no carbonation and i may be right . or i may be wrong too . i am a neophyte in the world of braggots and so forth . drinkability after small wine glasses of this i macgyvered a cork with a couple napkins and a piece of plastic wrap . although i d had enough i m looking forward to finishing this tomorrow . it s not something i could take in large doses . but that s not important anyways .,taste,0.9,1
central market is having a off beer sale today . so i had to go buy a few that i have n t reviewed before . weihenstephaner makes some good beers and they re freaking old . so i figured i should give this a try . served in a budweiser signature glass . i try not to cuss too much in these reviews . but fuck yes this is what a beer should look like . huge pillowy head that just doe n t go away . definitely the best i ve seen on a beer and my new standard for what a beer s head can be . the body itself is a nice hazy orangey brown . it s not nearly as impressive as the head but i ca n t get over how good that was . the smell is classic weihenstephaner . i ve used the wyeast version of their yeast before and well they do it better . it has the distinct banana type flavor of that yeast but also a bready caramelly undertone . i love the mix of those smells in dunkels . this is n t a perfect smell but it s darned close . the taste just is n t there relative to what i want it to be . the initial bursts of flavor similar to the nose are n t there and it comes across as watery . the finish has a decent caramelly lingering ring and it s really quaffable but the taste i wanted just is n t there . kind of a disappointment .,taste,0.6,1
a it s a dark red wood trype of color that lightens up just as you get to the top . a nice finger head to start then fades quickly . it also has nice lace all the way around the glass . s i smell a lot of hops coming through with some wood type sifting though with vary little some citrus . t hops attacks your mouth i get some of the minty feel from the hops and some fruit it coming throught but i m not sure what it is . m it feels great it s almost like a burning feeling but in a good way . it has great carbonation and it s a got a hell of a kick to it . d i really really like this beer if this was all i was going to drink all night that would be fine . but if you are going to have many different beers put this beer as one of the last ones you will try cause it is overpowering my taste buds . good beer .,taste,1.0,1
oz tap pour into a clear plastic cup at the lakefront brewery . a amber red color with a slight haze to it . loose off white head . low retention and no lacing . s really oaky sour aroma with a hefty cranberry cherry aroma . wild yeast too . t really oak oriented in flavor with a good helping of cherry cranberry sour lambic old yeast flavor . m sour medium bodied beer with a good level of carbonation . d while it s a good beer overall it s only alright in the drinkability category due to it s strong almost overwhelming flavor .,taste,0.9,1
the hype for magic hats s wacko was less then acceptable . i have come to learn and love magic hat s variety of different fruit flavors was such a let down . other then the pink color wacko was nothing more then coors light with red food coloring . i m so happy i bought it in a twelve variety pack because i would hate to have to force down the other tastless seven .,taste,0.4,0
appearance dark force pours close to pitch black in the glass with a towering expresso head . retention is awesome and lacing is fine and pretty abundant . it looks pretty thick on the pour but not the thickest i have seen . still it does look great . smell i get roasted and burned malts . also a bit of sweetness and soapiness . not really the most appealing smell . taste right off the bat there is waves of burned malts and smoke . i feel like there is more underneath that possibly coffee slight bitter chocolate but everything is completely overshadowed by a smoky burned flavor . this is not something that i enjoy drinking . mouthfeel drinkability body is definitely not full probably a bit over carbonated for me . it looks like there is a lot of people that enjoy this beer and rate it highly . by all means it s probably worth a shot . it s not for me though .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass from a oz . can the tule duck pours a light amber with orange and mahogany notes . sporting a full inch of foam on a cautious pour the beer offers strong retention and maintains a fine effervescence from the bottom of the glass . hop notes are evident on the pour but settle out and mix with some malt notes to offer a short caramel nose with rather limited depth . flavor follows the nose with a rather dubious structure . somewhat sweet and fruity in nature with a berry flavor that overwhelms the caramel notes expected and leads to a short finish . the firm carbonation up front does n t offer even a tingle on the finish and there seems to be some stuck yeast notes throughout . does offer a bit of pleasant spice when drawn through the foam however . overall rather full bodied and frothy in feel yet subtle in body and lackluster for the style in character yet fairly enjoyable though aside of the style per se .,taste,0.4,0
this beer pours a slear rusty brown color with a thick fluffy tan head . the head fades slowly leaving a decent lacing . many bubbles rise up on this one . this beer smells slightly soapy . some spicealso . slightly clovey . a little pepper . it smells very slightly citrusy . this beer taste like it smells . soapy . some spice . not very good . i can taste a slightly fig like flavor also . odd but it dosent taste off just odd . this beer is carbonated a little high but not much . it leaves a slightly fig like aftertaste . this beer wouldnt be a great session beer . it is a little high in alcohol and the flavor isnt too good . overall i will never buy this one again . coronado is hit or miss and it is mostly miss . oh well i knew that going into it .,taste,0.3,0
poured from ml room temp batch a cloudy lightish gold with a huge head of foam that shrank slowly leaving lots of lacing and a solid layer for the entire session . the smell is all spicy with notes of yeast orange corriander and a whole lot of funk . the taste is hugely sour up front . almost to the point of knocking my socks off but there s also the yeast orange and corriander i mentioned in the smell and there s some peppery notes hoppy bitterness and even some malt sweetness . man. this one sure is complex as all hell and a literal delight to sip on . i m glad i have another bottle and plan on cellaring it for a spell . bottom line a superb american wild ale in my book . my hat s off to russian river for once again travelling down the off the beaten track .,taste,1.0,1
appearance pours into a tall and proud xxxl wine glass . the beers a peach colored and cloudy thing . finger off white head that retains for a minute or so . smell first out is a forceful hop punch that even stings my eyes . the stinging persist through out the drinking beer . notes of alcohol infused almond paste toffee soil and crushed hazelnuts . taste alcohol is the thought that pops into my mind at the first sip of beer and lots of it . then a three second pause of nothingness . slow and accumilative bitter hops thirdly taking my tongue under siege . funny enough there arent any flavors that have appeared yet . empty and a bit spooky so far . because of the intense bitterness almost numbing my whole mouth by now theres a white grape fruit flavor and a hint of that almond paste mentioned earlier . mouthfeel a full medium bodied brew . wild carbonation . the bitterness paving way for a shortlived but memorable aftertaste . the high alcohol feel giving a viscous liquid . in conclusion my audio review lasted . minutes just like the ales abv . a sign or not . maybe i should try and do recordings as long as the reviewed beers alcohol content . anywho after being presented with an amazing aroma its a huge disappointment tasting it feeling mainly numb and empty . theres one piece missing to this puzzle and it happens to be one of the most important ei taste .,taste,0.6,1
how odd that black label is in a red can . hmm . what can be said about this beer . i had it in the same session as a belgian so hopefully that wo n t taint my review too much . it tastes a little more malty than your average macro brew . has that classic nasty skunky . smell that makes me avoid sniffing macro brews . does n t look very good but taste is average and you ca n t tell that there is any alcohol in it so you can drink them all night . i would rather drink a local macro than this fake import .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a crystal clear orange reddish color with a super big three finger head . for a high alcohol beer i was quite surprised at the head retention . smell easily detectable alcohol and strong piney hop bitterness . taste this is one malty beer that has numerous strong flavor tones like grapefruit alcohol and pears . there are woody and peat tones lingering in the background . general sweetness is nicely balanced by strong piney bitterness . mouthfeel smooth and mildly dry throughout . the aftertaste is loaded with alcohol caramel sweetness grapefruits and bitterness . heavier in body . drinkability down for me as this is a one beer per session brew . very tasty but tends to overload tastebuds near the end . very interesting beer .,taste,0.9,1
dark pour with ruby hues when held to light . excellent tan head that sticks to the glass . really nice . smells of raosty maltiness hop spice etc.taste is a little roasty dark fruits hop spice in finish can destect alcohol . mouthfeel is velvety rolls around in your mouth perfect carbonation . immensely drinkable beer .,taste,0.7,1
i previously reviewed this beer on tap but wanted to update because i was fortunate enough to have this cask conditioned . this version poured a cloudy yellow to gold color with a wonderful white creamy head . the lace was fantastic throughout the entire life of the beer . the smell was a wonderful floral smell . the taste was exceptional . the freshness of everything could not be beat . the wonderful flavor and bitterness of the hops was the emphasis even more so with this cask version . the hop flavor seemed more rounded but still the centerpiece . the mouthfeel was good and i found this to be quite drinkable . this was a real treat . it is not often that you will find a quality cask beer in this area but when one like this comes along it is a no brainer . i really do n t know how an ipa could get any better than this .,taste,1.0,1
bottling a pours a deep dark black color like crude motor oil . has a nice inch chocolate brown head that dissipates quickly . s love the nose hear notes of bourbon oak chocolate chip cookies espresso and earth . t on the palate flavors of bitter chocolate day old coffee cream and baking spices . i really dig the nose and mouthfeel but the taste is n t super well balanced . it s a little to bitter and roasty for me . some may find this balances out the sweetness but i actually think it s to dry and i d like a little more richness . o overall a solid beer i m curious if i would like a fresh one better .,taste,0.6,1
my bottle is batch . it s now so it is at least years old however for a sour beer i do n t think it s a crime . pouring clear dark amber in color with slightly off white head . lacing is all around the glass . quite sticky beer . aroma is of course sour but not overpowering . kind of similar to wine i guess that would be oak influence definitely oak notes in the aroma and taste . taste is not as sour as i expected . perhaps it has mellowed out . just a little sourness . it is actually more sweet with some sourness just tickling the tongue . very drinkable . medium body maybe even on a lighter side . alcohol is not apparent . if i remember correctly this bottle was my birthday gift which makes it a bit more special but does not influence the ratings . i ll gladly try it again but it s not at the top of my sours list .,taste,0.7,1
very dark garnet body with lovely lacing not much head but it was at a restaurant and not my pour . got a tip from the manager of semolina charlottesville va that it was available but not yet on the menu . vinuous raisiny notes on the nose along with a bit of malt . taste has banana esters and plenty of sweet vinuous raisin and dates . very faint hops clean up the finish truly gorgeous and on par with gouden carolus classic kaiser blauw . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy very pleasant and complementary to the flavor . overall outstanding a magnificent belgian brown .,taste,1.0,1
bomber from an overly generous akbelgianbeast. included as an extra in our first trade hopefully not our last . shared with my brother mine into my new belgium tulip . nice lite brown head . atop a black brew. no light is escaping . aroma is muted dark grains and red fruit. just a touch of coffee . nose is suprisingly soft for a brew this hefty . flavor is only the slightest bit of roasty . definately more toasty . if i was blindfolded i would never guessed this was a very dark beer . some caramel flavors . and only a touch of yeasty fruitiness . does not taste belgian to me . maybe a touch of maple flavor . super smooth from start to finish . no alcohol present . i do n t know what else to say . it sorta strikes me as a novelty beer . but a novelty beer i would probably still pick up every few months just to give it another go around . i honestly expected more .,taste,0.6,1
pours gold and clear . smells like wet grass . very nice grainy smell . taste is a bit disappointing . i was expecting smooth and malty with some prominent hops . i received bitter and dry . this thing hits the palate with hops and finishes bitter . it never develops the character i am used to with the brewer . although i am not familiar with the style i was overall displeased with this offering . sweeter and more mellow on the back end would have been good for me . i will avoid this in the future .,taste,0.4,0
i m not gon na go into with this but i thought this was going to be a good beer its also my first scottish ale so they might all taste the same . my point being is smell look head and lacing wise i was quite treated so i expected a much better taste . theres this crazy aftertaste that i cant bear if anyone can enlighten me please do so cause man i just cant drink that beer .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a bright fairly hazy amber red color with a finger of frothy tan head . the head has very good retention and laces nicely on the glass . s aroma is full of lightly roasted caramel malts and pine grassy hops . there is also a very nice amount of oak elements in the nose . just a touch of booze present . t starts off with some nice oak flavors and lots of sweet roasted malt . there is also some citrus and pine hops . touch of fruit esters . through the middle some smoke flavor alongside some citrus hop bitterness . the finish is a blend of the malts the oak some fruit esters and a touch of bitterness which linger nicely . just a touch of booze evident in the taste . m medium full bodied with moderate lively carbonation . slightly thick but still very smooth mouthfeel . nice finish . d very drinkable . lots of flavors really mix together nicely and stay very balanced . nice blend of hops and malt throughout and the oak flavor is really nice .,taste,1.0,1
an excellent beer that i really enjoyed and would easily consider getting a growler of . appeared a viscous opaque black with a fluffy gentle head that sits patiently . aromas of burnt toast roasted malt and grains were apparent . the taste was just incredible rich and creamy with a smoked character that enhanced the enjoyment of every sip . this is easily the best example of this style i ve ever had though i have n t had many . the flavors of dark chocolate and roasted grains added depth and smoothness to the beer . great mouthfeel and excellent drinkability despite its rich feel and texture .,taste,1.0,1
the final of the regular offerings from atlantic brewing company that i picked up on my trip to maine . this was probably my favorite beer that i had on draught there but now i get to sit down with a bottle . appearance pours a reddish deep brown into a shaker pint . the beer is very clear despite the dark color and the head is off white and one finger high . it drops slowly to an almost full surface coating and is constantly being replenished . picture perfect . smell the aromas are perfectly restrained yet strong enough to appreciate . nutty toasty and a bit of burnt malty chocolate dominate the nose . hop aroma is very minimal but seems slightly spicy . taste with such a nice aromatic smell i expect the same in the flavor but do n t get it . simple light malty flavor with a hint of roasted grains are most of the flavor . astringent black malt is apparent in the finish . hop flavor and bitterness actually comes out a bit as the beer crosses the palate though without any specific flavor profile . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is light and carbonation is low creating a watery feel . this is an english style ale however so this would be somewhat expected and appropriate . drinkability definitely my favorite from atlantic brewing and such an easy drinker . and true to english style it s definitely sessionable . it s not often you see an american brewed english brown ale but this one is pulled off quite well . i only picked up bottles from the brewery but i m conveniently able to get it at home which i can definitely see myself doing .,taste,0.7,1
. oz . bottle . pours a dark brown color with chunks of the cork floating around . zero head zero carbonation . smells of molasses soy sauce . has the viscosity of cough syrup . taste is sulfer molasses with a bit of malted chocolate . the flavors ca n t hide the alcohol probably make it less bearable . over all this tastes like jagermeister mixed with cough syrup . if you want to call this stuff beer it s a very bad one .,taste,0.4,0
served from a oz bottle at just below cellar temperature in a wine glass . my brother did n t have a goblet to use . i ll have to remedy that sometime soon . a before the yeast is poured in this beer is clear and straight gold in color with very little head to speak of . swirl the bottle and vigorously pour the yeast and you ve got . hmm . seems that there is not much yeast at all . only enough to form a slight haze . the head that is formed is diminutive but well formed tightly packed bubbles below soapy island above . decent for the style . s mild notes of candy sweetness and an interesting highlight of roses . some yeastiness but buried below along with the usual notes of bubble gum and banana . subdued and pleasing. t slightly astringent sweetness up front almost offputting . in the middle is a metallic candy sugariness followed by yeasty hoppiness that finally brings this off balance beer around to the standard tripel mold . there is a strange alcohol driven sharpness in the aftertaste . m a bit fizzy and tongue tingling but develops well in the mouth . swallow is creamy and nice . d in the vast array of tripels available this one falls among the mediocre it s drinkable as in i m not going to pour it down the drain but it s unremarkable for the style . good but certainly not great .,taste,0.4,0
a pours black with a thin brown chocolate head that leaves a thin layer of foam . this one is a lot darker than i was expecting . s sweet caramel malt molasses vanilla chocolate milk and wood chips . t caramel sweet thick molasses vanilla coffee and very woody with some tobacco . m on the thick side of medium and slightly creamy . slight warming feeling but no notice of the abv in the taste . d very interesting . the woody flavor becomes more prominent as it warms .,taste,0.7,1
a beautifully clear . apricot in color with nice white head . s nice aroma . clean hops strong grapefruit orange and tangerine . sweet with notes of pineapple . there is almost a honey type of aroma in it . t clean bitterness huge citrus a hint of pine resin . and the finish is exceptionally clean . it seems to disappear leaving only a road runner style cloud of bitterness . m medium in body pretty dry . carbonation is a tad high for me but i think it works . d delicious . just a good beer overall .,taste,0.9,1
tried the paulaner hefe wiess on tap at the local bar . poured a nice hazy blond with a one finger head and had a nice smell . overall first impression was favorable . taste was dry and not to malty on the front end pretty bland as i would like to taste more of the wheat flavors . on the back end the taste was strongly influenced by the yeast with fruit and a lemony flavor . way too much yeast influence . for my tastes i found the beer way out of balance .,taste,0.4,0
pours clear dark copper with reddish tint and tan head leaves patchy lacing . aroma is sweetish malty with some caramel . taste is nice light roasted and bittery malty hints of nuts breadish and slightly sweet bittery aftertaste with some lemon . very very light mouthfeel i did not like that and expected something better . overall i really enjoyed the beer .,taste,0.9,1
got this from a buddy who went to sc release . excited to try another bottled fh brew . a pours a crystal clear copper with a inch sudsy white head that has great retention and leaves lots of sticky lacing as it recedes . s pungent hop aromas of grapefruit orange pineapple and pine resin with a slightly sweet caramel backbone . smells a lot like a fruit cocktail cup . t nice flavors of grapefruit pineapple and pine resin but not as pungent and hoppy as i d expected from the nose nor as bitter . still quite balanced and fresh tasting . m slightly sticky with a medium body and crisp carbonation . d very drinkable i could session this for a while .,taste,0.7,1
picked up at . for the . poured into wine glass . a copper brown color and murky with a billowing off white head . settles quickly leaving no lacing . s smells of spices galore . this is the plum version of a pumpkin beer . dark fruits blend with cinnamon allspice and even a touch of ginger . now that i see the description on ba it appears i was right warm malty toasty prune juice . t m bitterness upfront takes me by surprise . floral bitterness is followed by empty watery bitterness and then on to soft spices and dark fruits . not as smooth a blend as i hoped for . where s the warming sensation . wheres the strong plum and spices . once it gets warmer it becomes more muddled with strange flowery spice phenols that were n t evident before . body is well carbonated but since the beer comes off empty the mouth takes on a watery feel . o unfortunately this was disappointing . i think the base brown ale did n t have enough substance behind it to support the additions they tried to pull off . it was a confusing bland beer and i do n t think i d try again though it was interesting to have once i applaud the concept .,taste,0.4,0
a brew poured from a brewery produced growler into a standard pint glass . pours a slightly hazy golden color . poured a nice finger and change head that held on surprisingly long . clingy lacing that spider webs the glass on the way down . s immediate hit with a citrusy hops aroma . hints of grapefruit and green apple . makes me glad i am trying this one in the dead of summer when such notes are refreshing and appropriate . t m hops in the front and citrus in the back . the more i sip it the more i am getting acclimated to it and like it . i could see this going well with light fare such as chicken fish or a salad . my first sip seemed a bit phenol but that seems to have disappeared now that i ve become familiar with the beer . the brew is smooth and somewhat creamy but not as much as the brewer would have you believe . d easy to drink but most beers are for me so that s saying very little . goes down well even as it warms up . nothing terrible in the aftertaste that turns me off . i do n t know if this is a seasonal for this brewer but it should be . an enjoyable session beer for the summer bring a couple to a bbq and throw them in the cooler and i think it ll go over well but i m not sure this would be an option for me come the colder months . as to the style i do n t think it s fair to call this an apa as most i ve had taste much different than this offering . i d call it a citrus hopped ale and call it a day . as far as a cream ale goes i d like a bit more in the mouthfeel for that . as that goes it s ok but a bit of a gimmick that i would only break out on occasion .,taste,0.6,1
this is one of the worst beers i have ever tasted and definitely the worst for the price . if it sold for what the lowest common denominator corporate beers sell for i probably would n t be as critical but it is more on the par with discount line stuff you d drink in college and really not as good as most of those as those are merely bland watery and devoid of character . this stuff tastes bad and costs as much as many good beers . a typical pale yellow with a soap sudsy head that subsides rapidly it has a sweet and sour almost cider or vinegar taste . it has no discernible hop aroma just a vague whiff of oranges and leaves a very unpleasant aftertaste reminiscent of rotting fruit .,taste,0.2,0
orange amber colored beer with a slowly fading head aroma is wheat and spice.taste is spicy and again wheat.this is too close to a witbier which i dispise.i try to like victory products because they are in my city s backyard but they constantly keep letting me down.thumbs down and i am considering never buying a victory product again .,taste,0.3,0
a pale gold with a quickly thinning fluffy meringue head s unfiltered honey and lush floral notes smells like i m in an orange grove t lightly floral and zesty with a slight grassy hop finish . somewhat watery making the brew a little underwhelming . m d crisp clean refreshing . a very satisfying beer if not remarkably eventful . a fantastic summertime beer nonetheless .,taste,0.6,1
vintage bottle . poors a deep amber with some red hues . huge tan head coating the glass down to the finish . for ibus i was expecting to be blown away by a high hop smell but it was relativley subdued some dark fruit on the nose as well . simply amazing malt character combined with puckering hop finish . i will not be able to do justice to the complexity of this beer . its simply unexplainably good . i will definiatly purchase again if i can find another bottle .,taste,1.0,1
coors light bottle straight from the bottle . i had this beer as a tribute to a good friend . otherwise i would n t bother . it just is n t my style and there are much better beers to be had . a since it was straight from the bottle i ca n t fully comment on this particular samples appearance but based on past samples and the fact that there was n t much difference between the beer and the air above i ll say it was clear with nearly no color . no matter if you like this beer or not it fits the style for appearence perfectly but i ca n t give it a perfect rating . it just does n t look that appetizing . s it was a bit grainy smelling as it warmed up . when ice cold this was less noticeable . my beer came with blue mountains which apparently indicates that its cold enough to insure that you are not going to smell anything at all . there was no hop aroma . t when cold there was not much flavor at all however it was crisp . as it warmed up it got a little corny and sharp tasting . the last bit was pretty foul as it had warmed and the mountains had turned white . there were no good beer qualities no malt no hops just bland corny carbonation . m thin . it defines thin and lack of mouthfeel . carbonation seemed to be the only real quality of this beer . bjcp guide says may seem watery . what an understatement . d if its thirst quenching you are looking for then you found it with this beer . drink it fast and drink it cold once it warms its time to start a new one . they only cost a buck so they are more or less disposable . drink em and toss the warm part away .,taste,0.3,0
well this is the darkest roastiest coffeeist am . strong ale that i ve ever experienced . pours with minimal head showing an off white ring at the most . black with minimal light shown through the dark red edging . aroma for this bottle at least has none of the vanilla extract . it s mostly roasted coffee pretty simple non complex and straight forward . i find the vanilla flavor initially appealing but in time distracting . too bad because the notion of vanilla with this beer is pretty good . but it s too extracty and strong like a cheap vanilla ice cream in that it dominates and overpowers what i think may be a decent base beer . the coffee and roast are in the background and long after the drink is done and the vanilla has left there is a mild dryness that mixes with decent bitterness and coffee roast that is n t too bad . moderate to a bit higher body with a decent slickness and smoothness . this beer might work okay as a vanilla float as the bitterness is low enough and the already apparent vanilla flavor may blend adequately . while this is n t terrible it is rather hard to get through the whole bottle even if i m adequately distracted . that s not a good sign .,taste,0.4,0
pours a nice hazy amber wheat color with a moderately large sticky head that leaves plenty of ropey lacing . light pine aroma with a touch of bitter citrus and apparent alcohol . pine and grapefruit pith dominate this one not very complex and the alcohol shines through in the aftertaste . there is enough carbonation but it sure does coat your mouth . drinkability is actually pretty good for not wickedly anything . just good .,taste,0.6,1
very clear light amber . medium head but ridiculously sticky lacing . smells . hs . smells like orange peel . oh i m just saying that . it smells like an overload of cascades . but you could call that citrus peel on some level . no . yeah yeah . anyway onward . hey . wow . this is awesome . i mean awesome awesome . sure there s some citrus to it but as opposed to many who couple that with sweetness this is a little less sweet not quite dry but close and has a nice hearty bitterness to it . maybe a touch on the fizzy side and certainly citrusy in the aftertaste but hey i d buy and drink this stuff every day . well if i did n t make so darned much homebrew anyway . a big shout out to unclejedi for providing me with this one . thanks man .,taste,1.0,1
this beer set it off for me on the hunt for rye ipas . not that was n t already looking for this flavor for a while . i bought this at a flea market maybe not the best place to buy . i was aged . it had a long time to sit where it may have been sitting till i rescuced it ha . lets being off the bat it had the smell of time on its hand . you can taste it a little of it too . the body was a great color of amber and it was cloudy . the head was great lacy rings after each drink a ring.nice . i have to have one that has not sat there like this one did becuase i think i would have more to say . very good beer .,taste,1.0,1
temp degrees pours dark brown with very nice three finger head . very creamy foam with nice lacing . not very aromatic chocolate licorice tastes fairly watery espresso licorice malt finish . mouthfeel a little light too . it is well balanced and is quite drinkable . i could handle three or four of these oz bombers in an evening .,taste,0.6,1
i expected more from this one . pours cloudy orange looked like it was sitting there and accumulated rust . good carbonation a little foamy head . taste starts off ok but is immediately dominated by bitterness . first hefe i ve had like this . i was expecting smooth and mild flavor with yeasts malts and citrus . it had citrus but the overwhelming bitterness made it a sour choice for a hefe . i had to douse the entire bottle with lemon to even finish this one . the terrible bitter flavor even dared to linger after the swallow as a show of defiance . ugh .,taste,0.2,0
a pours a cloudy golden yellow it looks like cloudy lemonade . the head starts out large and frothy eventually settling down to a thin lace . it actually leaves a decent bit of lacing on the way down . s strong lemon zest aroma tart and sweet . i can get some of the wheat malt mixed in as well . this is a zesty fruity smelling beer . since it s a shandy i think the smell is right on . t ugh . it s got a lemony flavor but like it s mixed with coors light or something . the pale mildly bitter wheat flavors emerge mid way through and subdue what little lemon flavor actually makes it to the beer . this really is n t any good at all . there ought to be some more lemon sweetness and the underlying beer ought to be better too . m d it s got a very light body and a watery mouthfeel appropriate for the style they re going for . there s a good bit of carbonation as well . as far as drinkability goes the beer is light and summery but it tastes pretty bad . i wo n t be getting another bottle ever again and i would probably drink an american macro over this if i was just chilling on the porch .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle split with russwbeck and poured into a goose island wine glass . a pours a sunburst orange speckled with crimson and burnt orange . a little cloudy and there s a bit of sediment floating around from the conditioning . only about a half finger of head with decent retention . lacing is thin with not a lot sticking around . s the nose is fruity and tart and the barrel rather than what it held is quite noticeable . sour raspberries are there but not exactly the highlight . a good amount of oak and subtle vanilla are very prominent as well as a bit of alcohol in the back end . t although the nose does n t display the raspberries as much as i would ve expected the taste does turn it up a notch . it s balanced though so do n t expect a raspberry explosion . this balance still leads to a good tasting beer though . lots of oak and tartness and a smooth vanilla finish . not a whole lot of alcohol in the finish here . m mouthfeel is medium bodied with lowish carbonation . although the carbonation is n t that high it still is decent especially for it being barrel aged and for the style . d o drinkability is moderately high . very flavorful taste even though the smell left a little to be desired for . this was the first of three sisters so hopefully the others will follow through .,taste,0.9,1
this brew costs about . out the door for cans . so it is exceptionally inexpensive . the rumor is these guys found the old s old style recipe in an old file cabinet at the lacrosse brewery . this is therefore supposed to be the authentic old old style in all but name . this is an very good beer for the price . it is light but has flavor and is an excellent thirst quenching beer when you drink it really cold . the flavors are of slightly bitter grain with an almost sometimes cross between banana and citrus poking its way through . hops are light and not too noticeable . i can see where it might be a bit watery but you do n t buy this stuff expecting something that s not a bit light on ingredients . hey what they do with whatever goes into this beer for gt . a can is not to be scoffed at . this is way better than milwaukee s best stroh s or any other lowest of the bottom shelf brands . buy this stuff and drink a lot of it your wallet will thank you and you wo n t sacrifice much quality over big brand macro brews . of the cheap beers this and pbr are my top two of all time .,taste,0.7,1
bottle into snifter a golden brown with a finger white head . it dissapates after a few minutes but leaves good lacing on the edges . s citrus hops . a little malt . lagunitas is doing the usual of super hopping its beers . t hops and a caramel sweetness . not that bitter . the booze is well hidden . m medium body as an alt should . o this is a classic lagunitas take on a style . they ramp up the hops and make a terrific beer . this is an imperial american version of an alt . good beer .,taste,0.8,1
my bottle says a brewery from san jose ca . i know use to be goose island now it is joseph brau brewery . i like . good beer at a good price . i would pick it up again at trader joes . not too many good black ale that are in code and good . the aftertaste is ok but i can live with this beer . this is now my everyday beer .,taste,1.0,1
abita abbey ale appears a almost opaque amber with a light beige yet thick head . the head s retention is good and it clings well to the glass . the smell is typical of belgians with hints of spice and fruit notes similar to baked apple and candied apples . its taste is a little hot but that is to be expected with an monster . it is very complexed . the taste starts with piney like and bitter notes . the mid palate has the baked and candied apples notes similar to the smell . it ends very sweet . the mouthfeel is thick and is very lightly carbonated . its drinkability is okay . one is all that is needed anyways but the after taste does not make you craving another . overall i think it is an impressive beer especially since it is coming from abita who is known for very sessionable beers . i like seeing breweries trying things off their normal path . it is definitely worth a try and you might just need a buddy to finish it with you .,taste,0.8,1
the imperial stout to beat if youre in northern california . and while there are a few that approach the overall quality taste and experience e.g . mikkeller black hole of this delicious imperial none really match the value for money in this area . wish it had a bit more head and lacing but otherwise the mouthfeel the smooth blending of the fairly high alcohol and above all the flavor and the aroma make this a real winner . have had it in bottles and on draught from toronado . biggest critique how can i get it in ml bottles for cellaring .,taste,1.0,1
pabst blue ribbon has to be one of the best mass produced cheap beer around . there are many cheap beers out there that are just plain disgusting and horriable . pabst blue ribbion has a nicce feel to it when it not much head to brag about . as for the flavor its not strong but its not too mild in hops and malt useage . i wouldnt pick this over a good flying fish or home brew but for . for a pack this is your best bet .,taste,0.8,1
pours a nice reddish amber with a full beige colored head which faded rather quickly to fine lacing . then nothing . aroma is light and clean . biscuits sweet malts and very light hops at the end . mouthfeel is rather thin and watery even for this style with not quite enough carbonation to carry any body . taste is surprising . very balanced between the hops and sweet malts with a bit of drying on the end leaving little or no aftertaste . a very mild irish red ale . i prefer american reds with their empasis on hops but this is very drinkable . can be sessioned well and not too heavy for a summer day .,taste,0.9,1
this came from jackie o s bourbon barrel party and bottle release . a super viscous and dark . it looks like oil as it pours . its so thick that any bubbles really struggle to rise up through it . they rise slowing creating a cascading effect . a rough pour got me a finger head that is very dark tan . it looks like wet sand floating on top of crude oil . s the walnuts are showing up here a little . there is a really nutty earthy smell . the fierce roastiness is the dominant smell . its very smokey and burnt . there is a alcohol nutty burnt sugar kinda sweetness that im having trouble nailing down . t very roasty and smokey . the nuttiness comes alive after the beer has warmed and breathed a bit . a really nice and welcomed chocolate flavor comes around at the end and sweetens things up . m really . . this is one of the thickest beers ive ever had . huge body low carbonation super smooth feel . the beer is pretty sticky on the lips and it coats the mouth like peptobismol . its great this is my favorite part of this beer . its name is very fitting . d i really just love the feel of the stuff . i had no problem nursing this bottle myself .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
pours a sparkling gold that grows hazy when the yeast is swirled and added hints of orange . the head was only two fingers tall and quickly crackled away leaving no lacing very disappointing for a hefe when it was there it was white in color . clove tobacco spicy wheat aroma . crisp taste grass fruity and spicy banana aftertaste . light bodied maybe a bit too spicy of a flavor to enjoy too often and the head was awful .,taste,0.8,1
this beer pours a dark brown with nearly no light getting through the head is dark tan to light brown in color and it recedes fairly quickly . the smell is slightly roasty with hints of vanilla and an interesting woody aroma . the flavor is similar to the smell the different woody aroma is p front in the flavor with the finish being slightly burnt and malty . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with lower carbonation . overall this is an interesting beer not ad but would not buy it often,taste,0.6,1
the beer arrived in the proper glass clear pale golden with a white frothy and moussy head which was tall and lasted very well to lace the glass . the aroma was lightly corny and spicy with a light cinnamon and pepper presence and a somewhat odd melon aromatic . the flavor was light with more dms corny character and an earthy hop bittering and flavor . the flavor was light and did not have an overly pronouced hop nor malt presence . the body was medium light with a creamy mouthfeel and a really high carbonation level . the finish was dry with corn and light spice lasting into the aftertaste . the beer would benefit from a boost in complexity . overall a fairly bland beer . near the end of the glass as the beer approached ambient temps a slight diacetyl built in the flavor . draft at de halve maan on called brugse zot blond there .,taste,0.6,1
ive been waiting an entire year for this moonlight toast . this beer exhibits a complex roast malt character that is very forward complimented with adequate hop bitterness and aroma in addition to a slight sour note that results in a very clean finished beer . moonlight actually lagers this beer which helps achieve a very clean tasting beer . as with all moonlight beers this is only available on tap at local establishments that the brewer hand couriers on his weekly routes . i had sampled this years offering in a oz imperial pint glass and observed a very minimal head that nearly diminished by the time the beer was about way consumed . the head has a yellowish hue to it which can be attributed to the roasted barley that gives this beer its distinct taste and name in addition to lending its reddish hue . toast is a bit clearer this year which allows the complex roasty red color to shine but the beer still exhibits enough haze to remind you that this is a craft beer locally produced in a one man brew house hidden in a small agricultural town in the north bay . the aroma is extremely heavy on roast barley . you can smell the toasty smell from three feet away . underneath the heavy toasted malt aroma a little citrus hop aroma does come through to balance the nose out a bit . as for taste this beer demonstrates moonlights mastery of specialty malts . as the name implies moonlight was able to create a very dry and toasty flavor reminiscent of burnt toast without adding any raisin or prune like flavors . as with all malt heavy beers there is a bit of sweetness that creates a full mouth feel . moonlight balances the sweetness out with enough roasted malts and hop bitterness to match the sweetness and dry out the finish a bit resulting in a very clean and balanced beer . i detected a bit of sourness upon first sip ill have to put down a few more pints to figure out what thats all about it may just be the hop bitterness . once the beer has mellowed out a few minutes it is surprisingly easy drinking . the initial impact of the heavy roast character mellows out as the beer warms up to room temp and loses some of its carbonation .,taste,1.0,1
an authentic example of the beer style . it pours a hazy gold with a nice slightly off white head . the head has staying power but there is little lacing . the aroma is nutty and i think hoppy although that may be the wheat . it is a very good tasting wheat with hints of hoppiness a slight smoky flavor and nice carbonation . it also has some herbal influence . it is something that i had in germany and ca n t put my finger on it now . it is a little light in the mouth for a wheat beer but overall it is a very drinkable beer from a very good german brewer . i like the paulaner salvator and the dunkel weiss more but this is good .,taste,0.9,1
poured from bottle into snifter . appearance deep dark midnight black can not see through at all even when held up to light . finger dark tan creamy head that stays . smell smells of chocolate dark roasted malts toffee caramel very nice nose to it . i really like the smell of this beer . surprisingly no alcohol detected in the nose . taste deep dark roasted taste with a bit of sweetness and then bitter . chocolate up front is very subtle but delicious . pretty well balanced beer surprised for a beer of its stature . mouthfeel not impressed with its mouthfeel stings my mouth for some reason and just seems a bit off . though it is fairly smooth . drinkability this is not a beer you should enjoy on the first day that hits the s of the year . though i could n t wait to taste it . one of these only but enjoyable while drinking i am in the air not outside . good stuff i would like to age one and see it progress .,taste,0.9,1
unremarkable dark black to the point that almost no light passes through with a scant brown head that is gone in no time . dark malt light coffee scent with cocoa and vanilla . roasted flavors typical of the style while understated are there . i would describe this as much more dry and less sweet compared with other oatmeal stouts i have tasted . as a whole the depth of flavor is good if not as strong as the color might suggest . the mouthfeel of this beer really dragged it down for me . it was way too fizzy for a stout that is on the thinner mild flavored end of the spectrum . drinkability i d like to give this beer a higher rating based on its flavor but the obnoxious mouthfeel to it would prevent me from drinking much of it . not my kind of stout but may appeal to some looking for a very light stout .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle a pours a very pale yellow it looks like the fizzy lager you see in british bars in the movies . head is medium sized white in the beginning dies down to a thin film fast no lacing good head retention for a light lager though . s actually has a nice saaz and noble hop scent smells a lot like beck s no skunk . t taste is a letdown after the surprisingly strong smell . very very light taste have n t had something this light since michelob ultra . does n t taste bad just nothing much there . light grain husk seltzer water has a bit of a spicy hop bite at the end a very clean flavour the boston of light beers . m light bodied fizzy but has a better overall feel than its brethren there s is something there not just fizzy water . d honestly i have no problems drinking this and i d probably take this over heineken regular . but to the beer fan there is really nothing in terms of flavour profile to make me come back . good for what it is but i m not going to buy this again with the multitude of brews on the market in socal .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear pale almost sickly straw color with a thin white head that diminishes to a thin layer and eventually disappears . smell predominantly sweet in the nose with a bit of graininess . typical average american macro lager smell . taste there s a sweetness up front but not much else . maybe a light tartness and very mild hops . the flavor reminds me of seltzer . mouthfeel light and watery but not as bad as some . the finish is grainy . drinkability pretty easy to drink .,taste,0.4,0
first time i had this beer was in epcot at walt disney world it was the china beer of choice . not a bad brew good tasting a yellow golden in color no head s no real distinct aroma rather plain t good taste a little crisp taste with a hit of dryness not very hoppy nothing too heavy or surprising but enjoyable m not really that carbonated good mouthfeel d can drink multiple cold ones and enjoy them not really filling overall it is a good beer that you could drink throughout the day i enjoyed in both bottle form at parties and while walking around epcot center,taste,0.8,1
pours a very slightly hazy gold colour with masses of streams of fine carbonation . the huge lines of bubbles are easily the most prominent aspect of the beer . big frothy ultra fine head of white foam . looks like a fine beer . light wheaty barnyard and spice characters on the nose . hint of hefeweizen to it a bit of fresh herbal characters and perhaps some cut grass . pretty nice pretty fragrant . unfortunately the palate is a major let down . thin insipid maize or rice lager sweetness with a very faint hint of dirty dusty bitterness . very short the only deposit it leaves is a vague yeast bite on the back palate . mouthfeel is quite smooth which is a plus but given the rather insipid and unpleasant flavour it does n t have a lot to work with . a disappointment this could well have been a promising beer given the fragrant nose but it s just a major let down on the flavour side of things leaving it as a very insipid beer to drink .,taste,0.4,0
poured into tullip appearance pours a dark amber with a big fluffy off white head that just lingers all day long . smell citrus floral and a bit piny . smells like a beefy dipa but not quite as hoppy . taste wow really thick flavors here . those american hops are huge in this brew . a slight bitter bite is followed by all sorts of piny floral hoppy goodness but instead of finishing clean like a good dipa this brew just kicks your ass with a nice malty finish . absolutely amazing not to many barleywines out there like this one . mouthfeel not per usual according to barleywine standard a little on the lighter side . drinkability fantastic for a brew . this brew is so balanced the flavor wo n t really wear you out at all . ever so slightly hot but a few months will probably take that off although the hops will get a bit less in your face . notes very impressed with this new one albeit actually being just a changed name from troegs . they say it pushed nn off a cliff . not too sure on the wording but overall it s pretty awesome . while maybe being classified as a hop bomb the overall balance is nearly perfect . definitely gon na be buying more of this in the future .,taste,1.0,1
pours a fairly dark copper with a nice head and decent lacing . smells of bready malts spices . kind of reminds me of grandmas house as she makes christmas dinner . taste is fairly nice mildly spiced like i like it . nice maltiness with no big hop characteristics . not a favorite style but pretty good .,taste,0.6,1
extremely light golden color almost clear with a slight haze and no head . the aroma is spicy and light . the body is surprisingly heavy for the color . the flavor is malty with just a bit of fruity rye character . very drinkable and satisfying .,taste,0.7,1
this beer was poured from the tap . a nice off white tannish head was apparent and a faint roasted aroma with very faint hints of caramel malt and hops . the flavor of this beer left something to be desired flavor . i ve been here many times and will continue to be but this beer is not one i will soon try again . i will say that there were no off flavors and it was a clean beer just not as flavorful as i would have liked .,taste,0.4,0
a oz stubster with the sa mascot pushing none other than a . lawnmower i have heard hazy qualities from others this beer is about as transparent as they make em maybe it was a chill haze but it pours a yellow straw color that gives a creamy finger head that falls to minimal bubbles and a thin ring shows minimal lacing as well . a very grainy and grassy clean and a light bitterness aroma with a more subtle smell offering a sweet note . t again extremely clean grassy straw flavor in the middle there is a sweet yeasty flavor that keeps it from being boring and a big grainy middle to end with a very light hop bitterness . crisp and refreshing m light to medium body moderate carbonation that moves this away from creamy and closer to prickly and crisp refreshing and clean to say the least . o a good brew to keep things easy im actually doing this as i watch a tabc license video . refreshing and a summer brew do n t expect to knock any socks off though .,taste,0.8,1
two has a very dark color and nice thick head . the smell was somewhat hoppy above all else . the taste was surprisingly sour . not quite citric almost a little coco in the aftertaste.in three words sour yet smooth . i did n t know it was cranberry flavored untill reading it just now . i have never liked cranberries so that would explain why i was somewhat dissapointed by the taste that i could n t identify . i would n t pay for a glass ever again but i would still be willing to put some down if anyone offers . it s not bad just not as good as others .,taste,0.6,1
served in a pint glass at a local pub with a wedge of lemon discarded immediately looks like a standard hefe weisse cloudy light orange lots of white head smells of cloves and citrus bubble gum like a german wheat beer should . i have to say that i hate bananas with a passion . i have never agreed wth anyone who says any beer tastes like them . taste is very light almost identical to hacker pschorr s hefe weisse almost seems like gib hacked a recipe from them . refreshing wheat and yeasty flavour abound . seems a bit too watery thoough . barely noticeable hops crisp up the flavour a bit . not as highly carbonated as a typical hefe makes for a higly drinkable velvety feel . chug away . extremely enjoyable hot weather bbq beer . an awesome beer to go with your nachos on the patio .,taste,0.7,1
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 . . .,taste,0.7,1
not sure who brought the keg of this to the rbsg grand tasting but thanks . pours a dark opaque brown with a large bubbled head . aroma is chocolate malt and red fruit with a very wine like acidity . flavor is sharp and winey with a cocoa roasty finish . interesting beer for sure but i m not so convinced that a winey stout should exist .,taste,0.6,1
orval appreciation day . ommegang anniversary glass . bottled on . hiding in the basement since late september . glass fills with suds on my first attempt . stiff cream peaks orange amber body . successfully decanted . patchy lace . smell is first off intense bitter melon rind grapefruit zest . then soured sauvignon blanc straw . touch of sulfur . lemon lime acidity . peppery yeast . carbonation is light almost microbeaded . taste is grassy just barely soured . very dry mild acidic hops upfront . medicinal plastic y lacking the ripe fruit flavors i get in fresh or exceedingly old bottles . just a lot of acid . alcohol is too big . saltine cottonmouth finish . this one took a bad turn . usually one of my favorites . destined to be reviewed again .,taste,0.4,0
another upland lambic from their series . the cherry is unique unto itself with a tartness that accompanies the oaked barrel taste that enhances the sourness.all blend together to dance on your pallete leaving a pleasant after taste . the flavors are more up front on the cherry and linger after you swallow . easy to drink with a somewhat watery mouthfeel . slight sourness that will only increase as the beer ages .,taste,0.8,1
another peculiar one off from the awesome bosse . shared with dave and my wife while waiting for the train after having dinner with urbain from struise . served in a st. sixtus chalice as it was all we had . a finger of blonde ish foam that left a big cap and tons of sticky lacing . murky brown raisin color that i did n t really dig all that much . s oak barrel roasted malts and an absolutely ridiculous amount of smoke campfire cottage fireplace and ashtray . the name is pretty appropriate . like the islay cask stout i m not sure if i d even recognize the base beer if i got to smell it . still the collection of smells blend nicely and the aroma just leaps out of the glass . t the taste is a lot sweeter with some dark fruit and chocolate malts coming out a bit more and the oak wood flavors getting pushed to the periphery . still a ridiculous amount of smokiness with an aftertaste that was still with me hours after i finished trying this beer . not as complex as the aroma . m super sticky moderate carbonation lots of residual woodiness and smokiness . medium bodied which might be too little for such a high abv and complex beer . d while on the positive side i can strongly assert that i could n t taste the booze the idea of drinking a cigarette flavored beer is n t what i equate with drinkability . in my notes on this beer i just wrote umm no . for this section . i would have finished the ml bottle but that is plenty of this peculiar experimental beer in my lifetime .,taste,0.8,1
pours out a dirty cloudy and hazy peachy apricot colour with a frothy inch high head . nice foamy lace left on the glass . nose is grainy bready and definitely lemony . a bit solvent too . the taste is a whole lot of lemon and grainy wheat . a bit of spice and a hint of soapiness . sort of like a lemon spiked herbal tea if you will . not too bad . a bit of herbal floral hoppiness gives a touch of back end bitterness . medium bodied and a real nice soft and velvety mouthfeel . real nice drinkability . goes down nicely and quenches accordingly . not sure why this is part of the winter sampler as it would make a perfect summer quaffer . i could drink a lot of these in the summer as a switch up from more traditional hefe s and wheat ales .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a thick syrupy black color light barely shines through when i hold it up to the light . a very thin brown head comes up and then falls fast to a ring around the glass . s lots of wood and vanilla coming from the smell . some darker malts also come in and maybe a little maple syrup as well . t very woody . tasty vanilla and coffee chocolate flavor . great flavor and very unique complexity . a slight alcohol touch is noticeable as well . m thick and covering is the best way i can describe it . d pretty good . nice beer . i m really happy i got to try it and i will be seeking it out again soon . great beer .,taste,1.0,1
pale ale with a suitably ahem pale gold complexion good carbonation and a clean white head . the smell is clean and outdoorsy with honey and bread notes but very muted . pretty meh . it tastes a lot better than it smells though . the flavour is not as hoppy as anticipated from the copy on the bottle but there s a nice lemony zing to the beer along with grassy flavours dry biscuit and spice and a little butter . the body is light but the mouthfeel makes up for it crisp and tart are the buzzwords . it is astringent even a little soapy in the finish and the lack of a real malt backbone makes this one pucker a little too much to be really drinkable it s refreshing but it needs better balance .,taste,0.8,1
this is my first time that i test this beer and for me it taste a little like a high class budweiser at the end the head last longer than an averege lager love the color is dark amber a bit of hob malty flavor and a far sweetnes at the end.what i like about this beer is when it gets about degrees the the aroma become a bit more intense bit the flavor still the same not like the some lagers that become undrinkable .,taste,0.8,1
upon pour from oz . bomber into snifter i get a waft of supermarket produce section particularly fresh green apples raw powdered bitter chocolate molasses barrels sweet chex mix baked in the kitchen with plenty of brown sugar and honeycome and a pastry like hop character . very complex a joy . about as black as you can get with a dark caramel brown head that retains well with some swaths of lace . campfire coal grilled meat and potatoes melds with mars bars . wildwater burnt marshmallows . the whole camping experience is in this bottle . neither the wood nor the dark caramel chocolate are overly intense and the light apple tempers the deeper darker flavors making for a relatively light mouthfeel which actually allows for longer exploration of these flavors before the palate is shot . alcohol appears to be low to moderate although not listed . no alcohol burn to speak of . bitter chocolate turns more acrid and salty towards the end . an enjoyable beer with lots to explore .,taste,0.7,1
pour a bit syrupy . it s mildly hazed amber gold with a moderately sized white head . the aroma is spicy flowery and peppery and very intriguing . once you get past the powdery spiciness which i m thinking must be yarrow you find some banana y cotton candy and candi sugar type aromas . a touch of vanilla . the tatse is very unique with a hefty dose of that yarrow flavor which is a very herbal floral flavor . hard to describe beyond that . this seems to be quite sweet but it is balanced by the spicing and maybe some hop bitterness . it s hard to tell but it seems like there might be some noble hops in here . i think i taste some sage . it s a little hot but not distractingly so . white pepper mingles with some of the yeasty breadiness and lighter fruitiness . vanilla banana creamy orange . overall this beer has a very savory quality about it that is very unique and very good . reminds me almost of a good turkey gravy . speaking of which this would probably make a good thanksgiving pairing . the body is very full with soft carbonation . a bit on the thick side but it does n t impede things too much . decent drinkability it can be a little much especially in the body dept . but all in all it s big on unique flavor while keeping itself in check and thats what it s all about usually .,taste,0.9,1
a beautiful stout . truly marvelous . i had several pints of this last time i was in melbourne . i try to get to the brewhouse whenever i am in melbourne . the beer poured well and had a lovely coloured head but where it lost it s one point here was in the head was a little foamy but it did leave a nice lace . it really went down easy and made a nice afternoon drink for me .,taste,0.9,1
this one goes out to my main man dave who resides directly above the center of the earth . never thought i would get to try this beauty . poured discretely from a magnificent shiny copper bottle into a tasting glass . a pours a nice copper and completely still flat . really not much can be said about this . it is gold copper and great looking . s wow . is this a beer . a brandy . a whiskey . not sure but it is a delicious beverage . smell is abundant with creamy vanilla deep robust caramel and toffee . the alcohol is apparent but it is that of a fine brandy not astringent alcohol . t wow this is really special . it really tastes like a fine brandy or liquor not necessarily a beer . strong . i could only have oz but the flavors are so robust with vanilla caramel alcohol brandy bourbon toffee and some chocolate . just remarkable . overall this was amazing . i could sip on this all night . the epitome of a sipper for sure but the flavors are very complex .,taste,0.9,1
cl bottle poured into glass date on bottle a pours red dark brown . moderate head retention no lacing . s funky . like a weak vinegar . a bit on the unpleasant side . t excellent balance of tartness and sweetness . very flavoursome . m medium feel and carbonation . d the cl bottles are far too small for this beer . very drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
a very nice dark orange red ale . very nice creamy and big head that lasts a long long time . beautiful beer . s really weird acid taste making me think of some kind of fruit beer . nothing representative at all for the style . also it really is n t smelling anything else . t a little bit sweet caramel and that s bout it . i really had the feeling of drinking pop water with just a little bit of caramel . it really does n t taste like any other beer of the style . m watery and exaggeratedly high carbonation . nothing good to say . d it tastes nothing so it is easy to drink . but it is soo frustrating .,taste,0.3,0
it pours a nice amber color and produced a finger white head . the smell was faint but of biscuit and malts . the taste was the same as smell . no bitter hops easy drinking medium carbonation . it had a light medium mouth feel . this is my favorite beer from south of the border .,taste,0.9,1
cl bottle purchased from belgian beer shop for a few euros poured into my delerium tremens tulip glass last night color is a mix between pink and orange inch bubbly slightly off white head that lasts a few minutes minimal lacing aroma has a mix of different fruits inlcuding oranges strawberries guava mango peaches sugar blackberries and lemon smell taste starts off with a big complex fruit flavor but it is very sweet and not sour in any way more sweetness from fruits in the middle finish has a big peach flavor with lingering candied sugar sweet fruity and citrusy mouthfeel medium bodied on the softer side of the carbonation spectrum taste lingers a bit this stuff is actually heavy because it is so sweet not much else going on in the flavor other than a bunch of fruit but it seems to work just takes away from its drinkability would drink again worth trying,taste,0.8,1
i hesitated to write a bad review of this beer and i take no pleasure from being negative but after three separate unpleasant incidents i can confidently say that my opinion is n t formed on the basis of a bad batch . i bought a single bottle of it last year and could n t finish it . this year i thought i d give it another try . the color of this beer is nice a bright inviting orangey color . the aroma is a bit citrusy but also suspiciously acidic . the taste . it s somewhere between the liquid drained from a can of chick peas and some kitty litter magic hat has these same characteristics which i chalk up to a weird effect when fruit bumps into malted wheat . it has a sharp astringency i can only assume is the fruitiness . the finish is chemical and most unpleasant . the finish was crisp for what it s worth . i tried . i tried to like it and i tried to be fair i really did . i poured out the first glass this year and opened a second bottle just to make sure i was n t drinking a bad bottle . same thing . i like saranac s pale ale their adirondack lager is ok and even their winter wassail is drinkable and interesting but i had to sacrifice all of my remaining saranac belgian white beers to the drain gods . as i ll probably write on all reviews of beers i just did n t enjoy your mileage may vary .,taste,0.2,0
a gold and pure firm head s average malt and grain t this one was maybe badly stored because it had metallic taste so not interesting tones maybe some malt and hops and little dry end m high carbonation medium body d not much drinkable because of metallic taste,taste,0.4,0
i drank half of this from a glass and the rest the proper way from the big ass widemouth . those wide mouths piss me off and the classic stubby is more aesthetically pleasing . however the stuff contained in this bottle did actually resemble beer in looks . it s a sort of dirty amber colour which sounds less unsettling than it is . you can tell from the look of this beer that something is up . i cracked open the bottle and smelt . not much . there was a faint whiff of what might be described as one big off flavour mostly sulphur . the taste was much the same pure at first and sulphur aftertaste . awful . indefensible . it s oily in your mouth but what the hell do you expect . it stays down pretty easy although the weird carbonation made me belch profusely . i guess it s okay for what it is but man it s bad and given how expensive forties are in canada there s really no point to drinking this .,taste,0.2,0
in the style of ebert roper this is a two man review . the idea being that two peoples opinions playing off one another might give you a good idea of where your own thoughts would end up . me this is a schwarz bier . german for black beer . the black only refers to color though it s not going to be super heavy . also unlike porters and stouts the bitterness comes from hops instead of roasting the malts . me it s also got a freshness date which i wish more beers did . me mine s best by august . him mine says best purchased before may . him im glad i made the cut . me you make no cuts . you are picked last for the kickball team . me interesting that mine says enjoy by and not purchase by like yours . him im reading the label and it looks like we should expect caramel and chocolate malts . him it also says it is lightly hopped . me that goes somewhat against the schwarz bier description . him people this is why we do these reviews . to find out who is lying and actually get down to what this beer is like . me im so editing that out . me ok pour . im using a pint glass . him same . him theres a smell but im not sure i like it . me i quite enjoy . kind of a smoky chocolate . him i smell some caramel too . me i get a bit of a bark smell also . him the head was small and is now gone after sitting for a couple minutes . him its very dark pretty much the color of cola . him this is definitely a beer we could trick our non drinking friends into drinking . me except i do n t see any signs of carbonation . me it looks good though . i ended up with more head than you did . him look on the top there are a lot of bubbles rising to the surface . me i ca n t see the top because of the head actually . me i was holding it up to the light though got a bit of a ruby highlight and no bubbles . him so . if you get a lot of head like he does you wont see bubbles but if you get no head like i do you will see bubbles . me laughs stop talking to the audience . im editing you all out . me ready to drink . him when am i not . him i definitely taste chocolate and caramel . me that s actually way better than i remember it being . maybe i had killed my taste buds with something else the first time i drank this . him yeah this beer tastes great . me it s a little sweet yum . him the taste doesnt linger though . yeah i think the sugars make my mouth water . him id say this is a relaxing beer no bitterness at all . me agreed . as the flavor fades there s a little something i do n t like. do n t know what id call it . not a huge deal though him cover it up with more beer . me just for fun i had a bit of cheese with it . it brought out the fattiness of the cheese . not recommended with cheese . me now im talking to the audience . him stop it . me appearance . him my head was lacking i do like the dark beer color but it is like every other dark beer . . me for me . me i got a pretty good head as mentioned and i liked the smooth darkness . me smell . him i smelled caramel which i dont normally smell in beer . him but it was a light smell so ill say . me agree . liked the scent a lot every bit as thick as the color . . me taste . him there is a lot going on with this beer . you definitely taste the chocolate and caramel and it has a smooth finish after a funky taste . . . a tip would be to wash away the funkiness with some more beer . me yeah the taste was really good . that aftertaste is still bugging me and it s getting worse the more i have . but initially delicious . . him yeah definitely dont go kiss anyone after this beer unless they are drunk . me i only kiss drunks as a rule . him i cant imagine a girl saying ooh i just love your smoky musky breath . me i like the musky descriptor . me mouth feel . me a light feel to it . not too watery just very smooth . very nice pairing with a pretty rich beer otherwise . again . him yeah i agree with everything you said . . me and finally drinkablility . him i think i could only have a couple of these that muskiness is growing . . me yeah it s like a metallic heaviness . i would n t want more than . for me too . me any final comments . me you know for the audience . him oh wait i finally get to say something to them . me sure . him this beer is good and worth a try . but im not gon na buy a case of it . him try it in a variety pack like i did and see which sam adams you like best . me laughs sound advice . him ugh that last bit of it was gross . . him note . gets less pleasant as it gets warmer . me it did the opposite of grow on me . at the end of the glass i realize why i liked it so much more at first sip than i remembered .,taste,0.8,1
incredible looking esb . this is the only time the appearance of a beer has caused me to gush . pours with the cascading effect and settles to a bright amber color . capped with a thick tan head that does not fade and leaves a sheet of lace along the sides of the glass . toasted malt aroma with citrus hop notes . biscuity malt flavor with some fruitiness . nice english hops but not overdone enough to balance and show up int he flavor profile . creamy and very well balanced . medium bodied chewy and very smooth . easy to drink great session beer .,taste,0.7,1
i ll be honest when i got this four pack i thought something was wrong with the beer . after reading around though it seems to be normal and just to offend most of my senses as almost no beer has before . i went into this one with high hopes based on the coffee and the dark horse beers i ve already had but man was i ever disappointed . it pours a coca cola black with little or no head and no lacing in a snifter . on the nose the first thing that comes to mind is mushrooms but breaking it down it seems to be an overpowering note of old coffee grounds and not in a good way . this is the worst nose i ve ever had on a beer . on the tongue the spent and burnt coffee is n t nearly as bad as it is on the nose . i could almost see it being very pleasant if it were n t for the godawful aroma it gives off . the mouthfeel is thin but nice and sharp not too bad . if it were n t for the aroma that i find awful and intolerable i could see myself drinking this one again . it s sort of out there but it s nice enough if you can get past the smell . but i ca n t really do that .,taste,0.7,1
bottled on september th . bright pinkish orange color with no head and no lacing sitting lovely in a wine glass . aroma is nicely funky a bit of tartness musty maybe just a hint of cherry . flavor is immensely tart sour vinous and refreshing . a touch of vinegar and acidic wine flavors come through the dry middle . nice fresh tart cherry flavor brings up the rear . mouth puckering and dry . leaves a nice sweet and sour sugary taste on the lips . not as much funk on the tongue as there is in the nose . mellow carbonation light to medium bodied . this is utterly delicious . to me lambics are a bit of a turn off in the aroma department but always come through in the flavor department . this is a fantastic lambic much better than other kriek varieties out there . a sipper to be sure .,taste,0.9,1
thanks goes to the little lady for picking this one up for me . poured into my duvel tulip from the bottle . a dark plum purple brown with red edges full thick light beige head reaches three fingers solid amount of lace left behind s rather tart but not oud bruin tart more barley wine hoppy tart the ale characteristics are very noticeable brown sugar and caramel t i m torn at this point since this is nowhere near an oud bruin in the flavor . that being said it has a great malty lightly sour old ale thing going on that i love . the finish is a bit metallic though . simply not as sour as i had hoped . m light to medium body with lots of carbonation d overall a decent beer for just drinking and not really thinking about it . if i m reaching for a sour oud bruin this will not be my first choice or second or third .,taste,0.6,1
a light honey in color . very clear with a steady stream of small bubbles . modest head . s orange and sugary caramel scents slight alcohol bite t citrusy and sweet with a lighter hop bite m nice refreshing fizz with a tangy aftertaste d light belgian style representative,taste,0.8,1
pours a golden color with a wispy shortlived head . the aroma is very weak and almost sour . the malt in this beer is very weak and the hops are very dimensional . the strongest taste is a strange sourness kind of like milk thats gone off though even this taste is very weak . i tried it twice in two pubs and it tasted the exact same one publican told me they had just tapped the cask that day so i dont think it was stale . very thin body and extremely weak abv for an ipa . not a very good beer .,taste,0.3,0
a pours a hazy dark yellow with a beautiful . finger head that stays around for a while s you definitely wo n t mistake this for anything but a hefeweizen . strong hints of banana and some lemon zest with a touch of spiciness and clove . t taste as the nose suggested banana is the most dominate flavor at first with some bubblegum and faint citrus playing the supporting roles on the palate . some of the spice makes an entrance and eventually takes over as this warms . m full and smooth great mouthfeel d maybe it s the degree heat or the massive amount of studying today but this one really hit the spot . the flavor was n t as well rounded as some of the other hefeweizens out there but this is still a very good wheat ale from germany . you wo n t be disappointed if you buy it .,taste,0.7,1
pours a dark red amber . so much rocky head it s almost unbelievable . huge amounts of lacing and decent carbonation . only faint aromas though . some mint a hint of lavendar tiny bit of vanilla . not much else . maybe a tiny bit of bubblegum in there . unique so far . weird flavor . very thin unfortunately . there s some of the aforementioned bubblegum notes in there . very easy drinking . too easy drinking if you ask me . no big hop or malt characteristics at all . kind of like a lite dark beer . i do n t like this but you could probably session it all day as it s mostly water . do n t bother with this folks even though it s relatively cheap . you get what you pay for .,taste,0.3,0
dude what the hell happened this year . the tannins were out of control on my beer . i wrote this review earlier today . i was disgusted with this beer . last year i loved it . last year i bought a case of it . this year has to have had bad ingredients or maybe i got a bad batch but god damn . theree is a nasty bitterness from out of control tannins and a horrible finish . i gagged on this beer . did i get a bad six cause god damn . this has the ingredients of the beer i had last year but the tannins were out of control and i gagged very very hard on this beer .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear black beer yep it is a porter . smell is sweet and malty mild fruitiness noted . chocolate and coffee tasted . mild flavor but not really complex . mouthfeel is good . drinkable and mild for a porter just ca n t compete with a truly great beer .,taste,0.8,1
still caramel colored witha small off white head fading quickly to a ring around snifter . light brown sugar bourbon and vanilla aromas . bourbon vanilla oak toffee light oxidation light hop and some wood tannins . mouth is light and a little to drying .,taste,0.7,1
i had this beer on tap at la barberie but purchased a bottle which i will be comparing later . the bartender indicated that la barberie s beers are very different on tap versus in bottles because for the bottles they use a natural carbonation . the appearance is a dark black . there is a big thick creamy white head as expected from a nitro tap which kept for most of the drink . no surprises in carbonation generic nitro tap again . there is not a lot happening in the smell but the one thing i pick up is a bit of smoke maybe smoked meat . the mouthfeel was very smooth with a bitter aftertaste .,taste,0.6,1
i respect this beer appreciate this beer and love everything about it with the exception of its drinkability . this is a beer that i would want a small serving of in a snifter and thats it . too overpowering and harsh to drink alot of . do n t get me wrong the flavors are amazing and it is very wonderful to throw back but in very small doses . this is a rare breed of bare that i love to enjoy but few and far between .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the stumpy . bottle into my ommegang chalice . a the appearance is extremely hazy and murky . the color is a nice red orange light maple syrup color with a one finger off white head that leaves a ring and laces slightly . this appears like a great trappist dubbel or belgian strong dark ale very very nice looking . s the smell is very interesting of dough and spices . it has an odd grassy scent too that catches me off guard for the style . overall though the smell is only mediocre in that sense . t the taste is pretty light for a belgian dubbel . the flavors are there toffee caramel dough trappist yeast bananas clove . but only for a split second . i felt as if this beer had that watery taste towards the finish that i was not expecting nor can i say was fond of . oh well . overall a solid brew not a solid trappist brew but a solid brew i would say . it was a little light and a tad watery on the finish for me but overall pretty decent .,taste,0.7,1
dark pour for a micro imitating a macro . no head . deep gold . deep buttery diactyl scent with hints of pilsner grain . think corona with chemcial butter . deep buttery diactyl flavor . i ca n t handle it . christ this is horrible . i needed three limes to get through it . even for the style this is bad .,taste,0.2,0
a thin pee yellow with a little carbonation and hardly a head . s heavy but slightly sweet malts . slightly metalic . t sweeter than the smell and the malts are n t as powerful . there is bitterness but it s sort of canceled by the sweetness leaving a nice middle flavor . m average . moderate sting medium body . d pretty good beer . well rounded but not outstanding .,taste,0.8,1
served from the bottle . poured with a thick foamy head on top . lace around the glass . the aroma came across as a bread bowl with slight hints of rye . in the flavor i am noticing different qualities styles of sugars present . also there are sprinklings of spices with lots of cinnamon nutmeg and something i ca n t name that has a bit of a kick to it . the alcohol is also very noticable . with the mouthfeel there is a slight alcohol burn on the tongue . unfortunately i tend to prefer beers with such a high abv that are better at conceeling it so that kind of took away from the experience for me .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at max s taphouse in baltimore md . pint glass . my first time seeing this beer had to get it . suprisingly enough we do n t get nearly enough love from evolution brewing up here in baltimore only the standard bottles and a few drafts can be found . was excited to try this one . a dark gold thin white head steady crab stream not much lacing s mildly sweet somewhat sour hint of bitterness t huge complex floral flavors up front with a creamy and almost savory middle . light fruity notes arrive as it opens up . very clean mildly tart finish with little to not much of an aftertaste . m medium light bodied moderate carb presence . o the perfect spring session beer . very clean and bold flavors that are n t heavy on the palate with a manageable alcohol content . i d definitely order again . maybe for a spring camping trip .,taste,0.9,1
i ve had this beer a few times now and i m decided that this just does n t match my expectation of an imperial stout . the first time i tried this it drank like a plain albeit boozier stout . now it tastes like a heavier boozier cream stout or a very thin ris . this feels smooth but thin though the mellow bitterness of the chocolate and the hops go nicely together . i like my stout grains burnt but here the creaminess awkwardly contrasts that burntness and i just ca n t find much going on here . i know at pk it s a deal but in terms of style this beer is a bit conceited .,taste,0.4,0
pours coppery red with a brilliant white head . slightly cloudy . buttery aroma citrus and cider . tasty english hops throughout but could use a bt more malt to balance . a bit of toasty biscuit flavors as well . end with a terrible metallic twang and some stale off flavors . nice natural carbonation leaves the tongue somewhat sticky though . very sessionable and i imagine it s quite a bit nicer on cask in some cozy english pub . maybe even the winchester .,taste,0.6,1
the decadent imperial ipa from ska is a very big beer . almost rude . the beer pours a dark copper fairly murky thin white head that is lacing . the scent includes malt and lots of bitter hops . the taste is an explosion of hops and bitterness with powerful alcohol . the mouthfeel is fullbodied with good carbonation . overall it is just to bitter and rude for me . oz glass is all i would want in a sitting .,taste,0.4,0
a cloudy amber with a thin white head . lacing goes all the way down the glass . s a floral hoppiness and light malts come out right away . inviting . t m hoppiness come over the top a little bit and overpower the other light . a few malts and some a slight sweetness make their way into the finish . if the tastes in the finish made their way into the rest it would ve been better imo . feels a little thin but not really watery . d very very drinkable . goes down easily and very easy to drink alot of .,taste,0.6,1
ml can poured into a pint glass . a typical lager appearance . golden color with a head that was quickly gone . s mild mix of malts and hops and some alcohol . t a little sweet up front but then it s mostly hop alcohol bitterness . m average feel . the alcohol is not well masked . d looks smells ok but once it s in my mouth it loses some of its appeal . one is enough . not as good as some of holsten s other beers .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into pint glass . appearance very clear golden only a small shade darker than a wheat beer . probably the lightest color ipa i ve had . good white head about worth . it took a few minutes to dissipate with some lacing . smell good typical ipa hops aroma . very citrusy . taste strong citrus flavor up front not much in the middle finished with a clear hop bitterness . this beer needs a little more balance in the middle with some maltiness just a little . when the beer warmed there was a strange glue like aftertaste that preceded the bitterness . strange . mouthfeel good medium body . felt mostly clean and refreshing . drinkability the lack of some kind of maltiness makes this beer very clean and easy to drink . although not necessarily what i expected .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the dogfish head alehouse in md . poured a cloudy bright straw yellow with very little head . did n t leave any lace . you can really smell the yeast in this one . slighty mellow nose not very impressed . big punch of peach when you first sip it . very difficult to place the flavors . very acidic and when warmed up become very very tart . slight wheat notes where present . very clean finish with more tartness on the way . bartender said they brewed it with five hundred pounds of peachs and you can really tell . very light and tight on the tongue . a refreshing beer that needs a little bit of work done . i do n t know alot about the style but i was expecting something a little more german like . something i might pick up later but do n t count on it .,taste,0.7,1
snifter pour with a nice burgandy red and slight cola appearance . creamy pour with a major foamy head which quickly dissolves and clings to the corners of the glass . .like many bw s . candy brown sugar peaches and a light pineapple aroma . booziness is also there . spicy tangy taste with some major sugar cane sweetness . a semi bitter tangy aftertaste lingers on the tongue . while this is a kick ass brew more than one glass may make the consumer see two mirrors . . this bw should definitely be drunk at a warmer temperature to allow the ingredients ample time to shock and amaze . some cellaring may do this some good and luckily i have one left so we ll see what happens over time .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a bottle at downtown wine spirits in somerville ma . appearance moderate copper hue . good clarity . thin white head which disippates shortly after pouring . ragged lacing develops on glass as beer is drank . smell mild to relativley unpronounced aroma . faint trace of both fruity hops and bready malt . taste predominant floral estery taste up front . malty middle . slighlty bitter finishes clean and dry . i also picked up a trifiling caramel flavor . mouthfeel nice light body . low carbonation fitting its style . drinkability very drinkable even though it has more alcohol than a general english pale ale . a perfect beer for a session .,taste,0.9,1
im not a big fan of either pilsener beers or the abita line but this was a pleasant surprise . poured into a pilsner glass to a well carbonated golden color with medium white that lingered well and left good lacing for most of the drink . aroma was citrus fruits mostly oranges and grapefruits with hints of hops and some spices . taste followed suit exactly and made me think i was drinking more of a wheat beer or pale ale than a pilsner . finish was slightly bitter yet refreshing . not a bad beer at all from abita .,taste,0.7,1
a chilled corked and caged bottle from feloniousmonk and bif . i am pouring into a tulip glass . the beer pours a bright clear amber color with a huge fluffy off white head fomaing up . there are several carbonation streams rising from the bottom of the glass . the aroma is a little caramel what i can only describe as leafy vegetable maybe some sour grapefruit as well . i do get some biscuity yeast undertones too . the nose is kinda strange not sure what to make of this one . the head is fading to a frothy surface foam . leaving some tight latticework as it fades . the first sip reveals a slightly thin body and almost no carbonation . flavor is slightly fruity and tart like a crisp green apple . a little zesty at first sip but further into the bottle and i have adjusted . definately not what i expected but it is pretty tasty and refreshing . there are some other fruits in there as well red grapes and blueberry as well . all with a mix of sweet and tart qualities . the beer finishes a little dry which makes me thirsty for another sip . the beer is very enjoyable but i am sure some folks would hate it . a surpise that is tasty and refreshing would be good with spicy bbq food i think . give it a shot .,taste,1.0,1
i thought sam adams was big on freshness dating but even though this one tells me i can enjoy fresh or let it age it does n t tell me what year it was made . poured into a samuel adams boston lager perfect pint glass . a jet black body reveals nothing when held up to the light . full finger thick dark tan head is formed of tight bubbles and fades very slowly sheeting the glass well . s not much in the nose . some fresh bread and sweet dark fruit but it is very faint . t dark roast coffee unsweet chocolate black fig licorice and a nice kick of boozy alcohol . much more flavor packed than the smell would let on . moderate upfront bitterness helps to balance this should be malt monster . as i type the warmth is noticed in my belly . m rich feel and silky smooth . ample carbonation and only a faint burn in the back of the throat . d it s a abv ris so you re not chugging these on the lawn mower .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at the black bear saloon in the hartford airport . tasted september while i waited for a late flight reviewed from notes . pours a dark reddish brown . short cream colored head decent lacing . smell is really faint . what s there is a little bit of bready malt . taste is hard to describe but really nice . full and lightly malty with bready notes but also has a surprising crispness . medium bodied good carbonation fade away finish . pretty good fest beer . bready but with a refreshing lightness in the flavor .,taste,0.8,1
oz can into my tyranena british pint glass hazy yellow pour with billowy carbonation faint mild pear and grass on the sniffer sadly lacking for an ipa taste follows nose with watery pear and lime and a trail of bitterness . everything about this beer is understated watery for sure . extremely hard to believe this beer clocks in at easy to drink with a high degree of sessionability . ahh the tag of session beer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance dark golden brown with a small amount of head . smell caramel and malty taste delicious . . this definately hit the spot . think and syrappy and even hoppy . mouthfeel tons of flavor hitting every part of the mouth . drinkability a little hard to drink which is why you have to sip it . i know that a lot of people say that this beer is overkill but i wish that they would make a min ipa because i think that it was a little bit too easy to drink .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to ballewblake for providing a bottle of this at our dfw tasting event last night . presentation poured from ml bottle into a snifter style glass . a this beer has a nice dark caramel color but lacks any carbonation head or lacing whatsoever . the color makes up for it though . s smells almost exactly like a duchess de bourgogne to me but maybe a little less barnyard funk . fruity and sour and well balanced . t wow i was surprised how good this was . this smells like duchess but it certainly does n t remind me of it in the taste at all . it s much better . one of the first sours i ve ever had this beer gave no evidence whatsoever that it was alcohol . reminded me of a balsamic vinegar without the acid . m very undercarbonated it was also a little slick for my liking . d i could drink a couple of these without any issue despite the fact it is sour . i had absolutely no clue as to the high alcohol content and neither did anyone else at our tasting . in fact we had to check the bottle again just to see if it was really .,taste,0.9,1
served on tap at the new belgium brewery a dark mahogany color with a light whitish tan head s sweet smell malty and a smell of grain t very grainy taste up front quite sweet as well . taste is unique and has a lot to offer . even tasted some banana in there,taste,0.8,1
my first trip to band camp err i mean beer camp . this is a very impressive beer appearance wise really deep black body with a humongous sticky mocha head . lots of lacing and great retention . the aroma is also extremely pleasant . i grew up around the sweet smell of juniper and their berries and i think sierra nevada has done this beer it s justice . rich chocolate malt with undertones of wood . along with sweet pine needles and a touch of evergreen . aroma is pushing the ris style and reminiscent of some of the top end stouts or black ipa s . it s familiar yet intriguing . as it warms you also get some coffee beans vanilla oak bourbon and dark fruit . very complex and highly appealing aroma . first sip brings on some great heaviness on the mouthfeel very full bodied . perfect carbonation . there is a huge malt presence here lots of chocolate coffee earthy malt . lots of sappy resinous pine evergreen oak and wood . just a really creative blend of flavors here . the hops work together with the juniper nicely adding to the complexity and balance . juniper black finishes dry with some nice lingering bitterness in which all the flavors meld together . it s not without fault though unfortunately some strong ethanol is present near the finish . i appreciate this beer for many reasons . it s complex it s interesting and it breaks down a few style barriers . it s a black ipa double stout winter warmer black ale ris . whatever you want to call it . it s good . real good . the best part about it was picking out each and every nuance in this one . it gives you a lot to think about . is it the perfect beer . not even close . but what it is is interesting and intriguing . something to sit down with and just enjoy . hope you guys enjoy it as much as i have . cheers from the houston tx beer camp . signing out .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to nflmvp for this bottle . cheers . vintage poured from the cellar . pours black with little head . smells of rich roasted malt and coffee with a hint of chocolate . tastes of the coffee and roasted malt i do n t detect much of the barrel aging . mouthfeel drinkability is affected by a bit of an etoh burn . a sipper for sure but very good . i have been on a stout kick recently i think this is a step below kbs bs and peche imo . i have a bottle to age so i will see what time does to this beer . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
man it takes a drink like this to make a guy really appreciate hops . the label claims yarrow sweet gale and wile rosemary have been used to flavor this . pours a cloudy red gold with absolutely no head or carbonation whatsoever . smell is fairly unremarkable . taste is especially fruity berry like . almost no other flavors in here to distinguish this beer from fruit juice . slightly sour and slightly sweet . an interesting try but i cant recommend this .,taste,0.6,1
got this one at julios . a the color is a golden honey color . when poured the head was about finger widths high . half was the beer and half was the head . not my favorite because of the crazy head but the color is awesome . s complex scent going on . ca n t put my finger on exactly what each scent is but one of the scents almost smells like flowers . t kind of a harsh taste up front . very complex but way too hoppy for me . hard to get past the hoppiness . m good carbonarion balance to this brew . d tough for me to get past the hops . too harsh for me making this brew a little tough to drink . all in all this one is a little overrated in my opinion . not for me . it s good but too harsh with the hops .,taste,0.6,1
i do n t know why but i just decided what the hell might as well see if i can remain objective . poured into a pint glass from a oz can . a pours an absoulutely transparent bright yellow with a small head . decent lacing . s smell is like sourdough bread throw a little sugar in there for balance and you have the smell that most bowling alleys smell like . not impressive . t sweet right of the bat a bit like corn syrupy probably is small hops for balance and a bit of a medicinal taste . i guess for this style it s right on point . m mouthfeel is light bodied with high carbonation syrupy but not in a good way no aftertaste really . d not so much i regret having bought this although i would drink this compared to say a bud light . but i had to give it a shot .,taste,0.6,1
a poured reddish pink slightly cloudy with a good light pink head . slight lacing . s slighly fruity sweet scent . beet . i guess . t m tastes funny . i do n t like beets so maybe that is why i do n t particularly prefer this flavor . light bodied with medium carbonation . bitter flavor from beginning to end with sweet taste up front . dry and tingly finish . odd fruit beer . if you like beets you may like this brew . i tried a couple more to see if i could acquire a taste . . it did n t happen .,taste,0.2,0
appearance pours a orange clean haze head dark tan head smell clean floral hops with a light sweet malt taste light malts upfront with a subtle bitterness and a hint of a tin on the palate weight medium body with a low to medium carbonation finish light floral hops linger on the back of the palate,taste,0.6,1
glass snifter temp cellared approx degrees super huge thanks to normyk for this great hook up . pours a deep rich black color with dark ruby highlights . very thin head of loose dark brown foam . retention is almost nothing . lacing is in small spots and oily slick . wonderful warmly inviting nose . scent of cinnamon toast . big earthiness . butterey oak . coffee and semisweet chocolates . vanilla toffees . hints of dark fruits . toasted oats . beautifully warm bourbon whiskey notes . complex yet inviting . rich roasted malts . more of that butterey smooth oak flavor . nice deep rich coffee flavor . vanilla flavored cream . whiskey notes are so tasty . they are n t buried yet they do n t smack you in the face saying notice me either . sweet breakfast oats with butter and cinnamon sugar . my first time to say that i pick up notes of brownie batter in this one . chocolate milk with dark chocolate shavings . this is much more balanced than anticipated especially for being so young . for comparison i ll say that i love kbs but i think it s a touch weak in the bourbon notes area . gi bcs is phenomal even if it s hot when fresh but it gets even better as it ages and everything blends together . this one is already beautifully tasty . i d love to age one of these but i do n t know that i d be able to stay away from it . full bodied . very smooth and goes down too easy . ultra low carbonation . lacking in creaminess that would send this one over the top . i d love to see them attempt this one again with a little more carbonation . i m surprised that this one claims . abv . i m trying but i ca n t find it in my glass . this is super tasty and very drinkable . bravo to hoppin frog . and thanks again to normyk for sharing this with me .,taste,1.0,1
beers from the netherlands are sometimes seen as hip and snobby . too bad the snobs are all drinking heinekin . have a grolsch and you ll never eye a heinie again . grolsch pours a nice solid head and has a nice golden color as all good lagers should . reasonably priced for an import grolsch exemplifies what a good lager should be . this is n t fantastic beer but it s quite good . has a very nice note of hops . good enough to be a ba s everyday beer .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a thoroughly hazy copper orange body capped by over two fingers of off white head that leave good sheets of lacing . aroma brettanomyces funk yeasty golden fruit medium booze and some mild dark fruit on top of a sweet and earthy malt body . flavor brett driven musty and funky notes with golden fruit pepper leafy hops and a little oakiness over a very earthy malt body . while everything is tasty enough the flavors are all just a little thin . the alcohol is hidden very well only adding hint of spice . funk and biscuity malt in the finish . mouthfeel medium bodied with medium high carbonation and a slightly drying finish . drinkability this drinks rather quickly so watch for the big abv punch . verdict i had high hopes for this beer but it falls a little short in the flavor intensity department . think of this as orval with training wheels .,taste,0.6,1
fresh from the importer lime candy flavored coffee aromas from an amontillado colored liquid . overwhelmed by powdery dried herb resins on the palate . tangy sour roasted fat flavors . no change . on i wrote this about a sample possibly obtained in canada ooo i m gon na like this one . the smoke from the neck of the bottle rages the head charges up the glass only to prove brittle as it lays a jagged skeleton of tan everywhere it goes . the aromas are immediate and piney . squeezed limes broiler residue and mineral smoke break off the nose with authority . crusty powdery toffee notes are overwhelmed by dried sage and epazote essences . on the palate it is a demi glace of veal and poultry . extremely meaty . outrageously bitter . impossible to drink .,taste,0.8,1
beige head good lace bubbles . colour of dark brown with deep cherry edges . little nose . some dark malt notes but not much . deep roasty complex flavour some banana like esters . cold coffee . medium bitterness touch cloying reasonable balance . would prefer it served warmer .,taste,0.7,1
my th review . hope i picked a good one . poured from ml bottle into nbb snifter . a pours a very very dark brown with inch tan head . good retention and some lacing . s fresh belgian yeast melon milk chocolate and in the background some spice . some alcohol too but not nearly as much as you d expect . t wow . several layers of complexity here . there is a quick hit of melon and almost burnt chocolate . this transitions into a perfect balance of smooth caramel malt and sharp hops . piney . . fresh doughy yeast belgian spice plum wine dark dried fruit and herbal notes make appearances as well . nice alcohol burn in the finish . that combined with the pine note make it almost gin like . very complex . very nice . m smooth and silky at first then turns toward grape like sweetness and then bitter hops . finishes with a pleasant but strong alcohol burn . medium heavy feel not as heavy as you d expect . d given the abv this is very drinkable . very complex . nice sipper . i m very glad i have more of these to enjoy . i am intrigued to see how this will age . seek it out .,taste,1.0,1
bomber to pint glass . no bottling date or code but this beer was undeniably fresh . sampled . a a large finger head erupts on the pour . pristinely white fluffy and frothy . the body is a light shade of golden yellow . thousands of bubbles can be seen rushing at a fast and constant pace through the clear body . very good lacing in the form of chunky sea foam . an absolute stunner in the glass . s lightly grainy and heavily hopped with notes of grass and pine . light rubbery phenolics bring the nose down a notch . t straightforward hop flavor with a delicate malt base . starts out lightly sweet and begins to lean towards dry on the mid and back end of the palate amplifying the bitterness . there is a subtle tanginess on the back end as well . phenolics some into play again unfortunately . m light but very expansive body with fine fizzy carbonation . o drinks like a abv beer should which was my guess since the alcohol content was n t actually listed on the bottle . pretty solid brew .,taste,0.6,1
a natural honey with spicy clove and some light citrus and papaya . alcohol definitely has a presence . t enormously full mouth filling body . an almost sharp spiciness throughout that really dominates at the end blending with an explosive but not bad bitterness . there s a tangy honey sweetness halfway through that pops out deliciously . there s an arching bitterness in the top of the palate through the whole tasting . very complex and thick and yummy .,taste,1.0,1
this beer looks and smells great . the flavor is even awesome but as with almost every beer in the pack sampler this tastes almost watered down . chocolate and coffee notes definitly present upfront . not a bad beer by any means but definitly lacks that creamy character i would expect out of a good milk sweet stout . saranac seems to be on the right track but on the right track is far from good .,taste,0.8,1
this beer had a definite aftertaste to it that stuck around for quite a while.this definitely is not my kind of beer.it poured basically no head.the body was cloudy and the hue of this beer was dark brown.it had a mild nose to it and i could definitely taste the alcohol in this beer .,taste,0.3,0
pours mahogany with a head that lasts the first few sips . rich raisin and buttered toffee aroma with some faint bubblegum . the flavor is almost exactly like my first attempt at homebrewing a brown ale slight suggestions of over ripe bananas that turn to bolder flavors of sweeter brown sugars followed by alcoholic phenols and a roasted cocoa finish . mouthfeel is nothing special but i would n t want it any more or less carbonated . nitro might be interesting though and might fix the quickly dissipating head and add to the general richness surrounding the beer maybe too much . overall impression is that there s a lot going on but i found it pretty damn enjoyable . i do agree though that it seems way more like a light bodied wee heavy with all the complex flavors rather than a belgian strong dark ale . this would pair great with thanksgiving desert or figgy pudding in the holidays basically with anything rich and sweet .,taste,0.8,1
a very cloudy hazy golden beer with a slight orange tint . it had a small head that dissipated quickly . a very hoppy grassy aroma with a slight hint of fruitiness . i can only taste the hops . it s has a very bitter flavor . i was expecting the hops to be the main flavor in the beer but i was hoping it was n t going to be too overpowering . i m a little disappointed . no alcohol flavor at all however which was surprising . the mouthfeel is really not that bad . it s very dry but overall the best quality of this beer . i could n t drink more than one of these . this beer was a fun experiment but i do n t think i ll have it again .,taste,0.4,0
pours a medium light color for a stout . brown . has an incredible fluffy head . smells up front of spicy caberet wine hops molassis.boozey smell . taste is grainy and overly sweet . not impressed by the taste . warming alcohol that could be balanced much better than what it is now . moutfeel is sticky sweet . somewhat wattery . lots of carbonation . not my favorite stout . a decent one that has a cool name .,taste,0.4,0
this is one of those beers that makes you a little wary just looking at the bottle . pours like a porter really dark brown with a medium thick light brown head that dissipates immediately . very little lacing . super sweet malt aroma . medium bodied but the cloying sweetness is so overpowering this beer is impossible to drink . i liken it to drinking coca cola syrup . all malt molasses caramel anything sweet you can put in a beer . it never lets up . the finish is sickeningly sweet as well making this for a drain pour . only a person with an insatiable sweet tooth would enjoy this .,taste,0.2,0
i ve had this a number of times both in growlers filled at the delmar brewery and more recently in bottles at local distributors . my impressions have been uneven and i can related to other reviewers who rate it down for watery or metallic taste qualities . i ve had batches that could be described as either or both . i think that it is a radically unstable recipe that does best in bottles which allow the brew to settle down a bit before opening . it is very highly carbonated however and i think it is a serious mistake to pour it into a glass then wait as one reviewer said for the foam to settle down . the foam is in my experience absolutely essential to the taste . so as barbaric as it seems i recommend getting this in bottles letting them get good and cold in the fridge then popping the cap and drinking them straight out of the neck of the bottle ideally naked and sweaty from the waist up like marlon brando in a streetcar named desire . that way it bursts into foam in your mouth allowing you to appreciate the complex flavor . the taste is earthy smoky with a funky quality that i puzzled over for a long time before deciding that it was most like the quality of fermented oolong tea . it is very bold and lingers in the mouth so while the alcohol content is modest i find that one bottle while enjoyable is enough for the night . one caution if you do drink it from the bottle do n t hold onto it between sips as the heat from your hand will cause it to foam up without warning and bubble out of the top into your lap . for all its problems i continue to keep a few bottles around the house in case blanche dubois comes by for a visit .,taste,0.8,1
hmmm . i think this is a rather mysterious stout . i liked it at first but then a few minutes later it developed a rather salty soy sauce like quality that i do n t enjoy in my beverages . it would probably go great with chinese food but i thought it was a little bitter for my tastes . i like big intense robust stouts guiness is like water but this one did n t do it for me .,taste,0.6,1
this is the beer i was most looking forward to in the beer camp mix pack . ghidorah was getting some nice praise around cleveland beer week last year . the beer looks unfiltered a subdued burnt orange color . short head of stale yellowed hues . lacing is not bad but i ca n t imagine it will run the course of this entire glass . smells very herbal grassy and funky . recently my tasting group has been discussing the merits of simcoe hops and their distinctive cat piss attributes . i am not entirely convinced there s simcoe used here but it is certainly similar . the taste is very bitter . pine leading into bitter grapefruit pithiness . the mouthfeel is quite coating and lingers for ages the bitterness lasting the entire time . carbonation is on the low side but the body is pretty full for a dipa . overall not bad but honestly just slightly above average in the dipa category . i feel let down a bit but perhaps it s because sn is best known for its ipa s and hoppy beers . i think that either i was expecting some outstanding hoppy brews in this pack or more varried malt driven styles .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a hazy dark yellow with a tint of copper s huge hits of grapefruit citrus hops with a bit of a caramel base very sweet and very nice . t the nose translates very well to the palate . this is a hop bomb and is n t shy about being one . loads of grapefruit and citrus hops blast your tongue from the start . throughout the middle and subtly through start and finish are some caramel malts that lay a solid base and complement the sweet citrus hops well . the finish is some grapefruit rind . for the most part pretty one dimensional but that s what it is supposed to be . solid stuff . m a little thin but what is there is creamy and smooth d one of the better ipas i have tried i ca n t believe this is n t a dipa . in your face hops from the nose to the finish let you know that this beer is n t messing around . great ipa up there with the best of them .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.9,1
i stopped by the beer store attached to the restaurant great deal too deposit for l and saw one last lonely growler of this limited edition brew in the fridge . i asked about it and he said this might be the last growler of landlord s daughter in existence as they might be retiring the beer . like any good advocate of beer i had to have it . he warned me that it was exceptionally smokey and i did n t believe him until cracking it open . pours a thick viscous black like motor oil almost completely opaque to the bare eye with barely a glimmer of brown around the edges . coming out of a growler i missed out on any head but the bubbly film on top gives it even more of an intimidating oily appearance . the smell is smokey all the way with very strong coffee notes . charcoal chocolate a lot of bitter smells but very well balanced . the taste . whoa big punch of smoke up front he warned me but surprisingly that melts away into a blend of coffee cloves bitterness and a sweet sugary note trying to fights its way to the top amid all of the smokey chaos . after that first surprising punch of flavour you can really start to flesh out all of the different tastes with the almost marshmallowy sweetness being the lingering aftertaste . smells like a campfire tastes like coffee and roasted marshmallow . should ve taken this one camping . mouthfeel is unfortunately thin and unremarkable not sure if that s the growler s fault . definitely tasty but one beer filled me up with enough smoke flavour to not want another for a little while .,taste,0.9,1
appearance poured a deep copper red almost brown color . two fingers of thick off white head developed and dissipated slowly to a billowy cap and then a spotted lacing with thick ring around the outside . smell very faint at first but the aromas reveal themselves somewhat as the beer warms . i got toasted caramel malts which were almost dark enough to be coffee or chocolate . there s also nuttiness and a little citrus bitterness . taste the flavors almost feel distant for some reason like i m not getting everything they have to offer . it s slightly spicy with touches of cinnamon and pine reminding me of a winter ale . toasted caramel follows much lighter than what i got in the smell and the nutty and citrus qualities are also present . a hop like tingle from the spice remains after each sip has gone down . by the way the spice is n t overpowering in any sense . drinkability alaskan amber is a smooth tasty brew . i d gladly drink it after two straight days of crabbin especially since it d probably the only thing available .,taste,0.8,1
thanks to chubbyswans for this one . oz brown glass pry top bottle . neck stamped bottled . appearance hazy or murky amber orange with thin off white head . nose hop candy . orange and lime zest all the way . big citrus bomb backed up by raw sugar and medium caramel and toffee . palate big and fat with lots of big citrus peel rind barley heavily toasted oak old brown leather and driftwood a little salty and woody . tropical fruits crop up too . sugar and sticky but hugely hopped and very bitter too . long bitter finish . notes this is a massive ipa that most people probably wo n t like . i love it personally . drinkability suffers just because it s so huge . ffo dogfish head minute southern tier unearthly and other east coast iipa s .,taste,0.9,1
grabbed a bomber from the brewery . thank you ed and brenda for the hospitality a pours a straw yellow head with a white foamy head that disappears . the brew is big time carbonated and looks as though it is inviting as well s ok . here is the rule . grade for the style . there is some earthy hops that mingle with a spice that clears the senses . no question there is an adjunct lager theme but the spiceness adds character . i like it t when you look for concepts of differentiation . this is it . the earthy presence of dry flavor is spike with jalapenos . i love spices and this creates that theme in a bottle . it delights and stings at the same time . this is a catch m carbonated and thick on the tongue . oh yes it burns d horseheads has produced a style that is seldom dominating the scenes . look . you need to try this brew and appreciate what the crafter is trying to produce . as i am a fan of the spices . i will give credit to this concept . great job horseheads .,taste,1.0,1
aggressive pour from a pop top bottle into a weizen glass results in a nice finger tan colored head . a cloudy dark brown . as i hold the glass in the air little or no light passes through . looks tasty though . as the head begins to fade the glass is left with a light lacing almost like a cobweb . s roasted malt . to my suprise i ca n t pick out much wheat . i was expecting to . t much like the smell . roasted malt . m light and a little silky . i can feel the carbonation tingle in my mouth just a little bit . d very drinkable . goes down smooth . all in all i would consider this average . i do n t think i would necessarily recommend this but i certainly would n t knock it either .,taste,0.6,1
ounce bottle . the new glarus cherry stout pours out a dark brown color with ruby tints . the head is small and is gone after a minute or so . the aroma is pungent rotten cherries . the flavor is dominated by the slightly sour slightly sweet cherries . there s also an artifical sweetener flavor that i find foul . very little if any stout flavor . i like the belgian red . hell i even liked the sour brown . this beer however is almost undrinkable . get rid of the artificial sweetener flavor make the cherry flavor fresher and add some more stout to this beer . maybe then i will try it again .,taste,0.3,0
pours a clear amber with the slightest haze i ve ever seen . it s there if you really look . beautiful soapy head that leaves tons o lacing and mildly carbonated . aroma is crammed full of apricot and some clean and crisp hop characteristics right underneath . maybe some green apple too . flavor is very full and rich carrying the apricot from the aroma and melding smoothly into a great hop finish . very nice and well balanced considering it s supposed to be hop forward . nice round flavors in here even something akin to butter . smooth and delicious . not the cheapest in the world at . bomber but very unique and pretty good . worth tracking down .,taste,0.9,1
my beer buddy and i stopped by to assess the beers at atomic after a long hiatus . it seems that my avoidance was warranted . a it was an amberish color with a thin collar of white head . completely clear . s not a lot in the nose . light sweet malts . t it started very sweet with caramelized malts then had a strange taste in the middle that i would liken to pizza sauce . the bizarre pizza sauce flavor sat on my tongue forever evidence of the lack of alcohol . m thin and flat . d it has bad flavor . i will never intentionally consume this beer again . we ordered a soft pretzel after the first sip of this beer to try and cleanse the palate .,taste,0.2,0
a i guess this is really one of the aspects that defines it as a imperial pale ale instead of an ipa very light and crystal clear body . fluffy bubbly white head that sticks around leaves nice lacing . reminds me a fresh cask pour of a good british pale ale . s very yeasty nose with hops taking a backseat . almost like a homebrew where you d experience more residual yeast . not bad but not what i necessarily what i d expect from a hopped up imperial pale ale . also catch some light toasted malt . t starts off with the familiar troegs hop juice profile found in beers like nugget nectar and hopback ale . fruity yeast flavor finishes with sharp bitterness and anise . m great carbonation . on the thin side but not enough to make the hops harsh . imperial pale ale or strong ipa . i imagine it could really pass for an ipa and nobody would really question it perhaps noting that it is a bit light . overall easy drinking great tasting and interesting beer .,taste,0.9,1
this is my nd beer from bells.lets see how it holds up . brown body with red highlights to it.the tan head stood for a couple minutes then fell.i really cant smell anything from the beer.the taste is malty and and taste like tea.the tea tatse is probally the malts and i dont taste any hop flavor at all.the mouthful is creamy and very smooth carbonation is very inviting.i dont think this is bells beer by far from looking at the reviews so i didnt expect a outstanding beer but its very solid none the less.nice job bells .,taste,0.9,1
chill hazed golden appearance with a slight bubbly white head . aroma is a compilation of must yeast and fruit . very subtle tastes in this one . very light fruity sensations . a little bitterness hop attributed i believe . dry finish . must and sourdough come to mind as well . the body is light and slightly airy . quaffable if not the most tasty session beer .,taste,0.6,1
pours lighter than what i expected for an imperial shows a clear straw pale golden colour . nose is also not what i expected . very light but crisp hoppu aroma faint citrusy notes . some herbal content . very light fruits dried apricot . taste is piney hops sweet malts and big hoppy citrus notes . pineapple more apricot . entry is nice and hoppy and light and finishes with a very hearty maltiness . very nice but could n t drink much more than just one bomber .,taste,0.9,1
ml bottle bought at a small specialty beer store . a nice golden color the foam looks creamy stays a long time and leaves a nice ring on the glass . there is also a lot of bubbles . s we can smell some hops and a little sour smell which is appealing looks like grapefruit . t the bitterness is well balanced hops floral notes also and we can also taste some cereal grain in the back . m a lot of carbonation that we can see in the first place and it is kind of refreshing . d really easy to drink and the abv is not so high so it would be possible to open another one after this . defenitely another winner beer from les trois mousquetaires,taste,0.7,1
would not have thought this was an ab beer and i feel duped although in this case happily . was a very unique purple color including a decent head that did fade fast . lacing was minimal . i was originally worried that this was off it smelled a little like on the edge wine that may be vinegaring . i almost stopped there . i thought this beer was good especially at first . it was very sweet and there was a lot of tartiness to it . it is sweeter than i usually like but it was for some reason acceptable . blueberry bomb for sure . the sugar level on this must be high and the sugars on the tongue left a below par experience for the feel of the beer . d i feel bad for this one but i thought it was very wasy drinking and refreshing . i put a couple back which i often do not do . i may not order this often as it is not my ideal style but i did enjoy it . for it is very easy to drink .,taste,0.8,1
had this beer on tap . at mug s ale house in williamsburg . yes i think it must have been one of the first kegs of ommegang because all i ve ever seen of there stuff was bottles . the beer was served in a belgian goblet glass oz . pour . it had a thin wisping of head that lingered throughout the tasting . the aroma was not as strong as i thought perhaps due to the shape of the glass . i got a deep caramel aroma with strong spice and alcohol tinge . the taste was phenomenol and i could definitely appreciate the mellow flavors of the yeast as the beer rounded out over time . the beer was medium to full bodied but more of a full finish . overall despite its strength i found it to be an extremely drinkable brew . my hat is tipped to ommegang in upstate for this one .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into an oversized weizen glass . a copper colored with strong cranberry red tones . clear and effervescent . s strong hint of cranberry fruity no malt or hop aromas perceived . t sour ish tart strong cranberry presence . no malt or hop flavor tasted . tasted like a cranberry soda . m thin but appropriate for the style . felt more like a cranberry soda than a malt based beer . very bubbly like a champagne . d i thought this was good . dont really think it qualifys as beer as it had no characteristics of beer . i would think of it as more of an alcoholic soda . i would definitely drink this again .,taste,0.6,1
review in two parts drank cans of this right out of the can days ago on a float trip on the big piney river in missouri . and am now sipping on a can poured into a proper pilsner glass . float appearance cool can aroma n a flavor awesomely refreshing mouthfeel smooth easy and refreshing with perfect carbonation for sipping or shotgunning pajamas in front of computer appearance yellowish with rapidly exiting head and few limp bubbles languidly rising to the surface . kinda lame . aroma minimal . a touch of grain and a bit of citrus flavor i wish i was still on the river . yes i am reviewing a style i do n t usually drink and seldom seek out . but this is ok. it seems honest . there is balance but i wish there was more hops saaz . right on the can . or grainy malts that needed balancing . mouthfeel just fine not great or terrible . the carbonation seems light now that i am not guzzling but not too thin . overall above average . really enjoyable . i will return again and again . dramatically better than bud while not being complex or taking itself too seriously . quaffable . the scores i posted are an average of the river review and the more serious review . though i think this beer is made to be gulped while participating in outdoor activities . in which case it is worth more than the sum of its parts .,taste,0.8,1
blend usually they do a batch for their other beers so i guess they blend these instead cool a about fingers of head it is truly amber colored and the head is pretty resilient though it dissipated thought that was a good word to use flex my vocab to a skim on top alright lacing s cherry theres more but its hard to put a name to it t when you taste this wine is n t the first thing that pops into your head it is the last with a sour funk to it . malty with an alcohol warmth in the back . m medium light you know what its just good not perfect not great the carbonation may be a bit much but i do n t know if it is that exactly d very though it is . ish abv so i do n t know if i will drink it fast they have other higher abvs that are easier to drink still a great brew though mostly because of the funk i m going to chalk this one up to me being moderatly sick and thus not getting the full experience .,taste,1.0,1
a dark tea brown one finger head initially settled quick but stayed lacey . s no strong scent but faintly hopy with aroma of dark wheat bread t tasted like smell . no strong flavors . light hops . blackened taste reminiscent of the dark crust of a wheat bread loaf . hops became noticable in aftertaste . no sweetness or maltiness m medium bodied with a thinning finish . d having not had much brown alt i would rate this as decent . not sweet or malty but left me longing for a little more flavor . i would buy a single but not sixer .,taste,0.8,1
available at one outlet only the opera bar adjacent to the sydney opera house . fantastic view as you can imagine . . not my kinda crowd though . the beer served in the ubiquitous schmiddy rates well a pale yellow dark straw . slight haze . very fine whipped egg white head which sinks quickly . s served quite cold so took a while for notes of wheat citrus to lift . f interesting mix of experiences . . my first sensation was of a slight pale leather note or even slight green herb fresh tobacco leaf . but spice lime notes backed up with the wheat malt . m a bit light . . disappeared quicker than i would have liked d very refreshing and certainly better than the few other australian wit s around .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a golden amber with a white one finger head that quickly leaves . leaves little to no lacing . s caramel and sweet hops t sweet sugar and honey . very sweet but after the first sip starts to taste like water and nothing other than water . m very light waterlike with little to no carbonation d you can pound these back like there is no tomorrow if that is what you want to do . there is zero i mean zero complexity to this brew .,taste,0.2,0
bottle thanks to lukie . dark treacle with a very aggressive pour yielding a two finger tan head . good retention and decent lace trails . in your face boozy port nose . molasses brandy cherries raisins and oak . too much booze . very similar to the nose with a tad less aimless booze . lacks dimension and complexity but holds your attention with the intensity of the fortified dark fruit character . mouthfeel is way too limp for flavours this big . simply no carriage of the bold character that it should be all about . disappointed by this . excessive booze rawness that pretty well fails to integrate with the rich malt and dark fruit character . similar to but a pallid imitation of a decent scotch or old ale .,taste,0.7,1
this beer was recommended to me as one to tide me over until more hopslam comes available . the beer buyer said they were similar in flavor so i decided to give it a try . i was not impressesed and i think it s miscategorized . it tasted much more like an amber than an ipa much less a double or imperial ipa and i was so turned off by the amount of malt flavor present . there was almost zero hop flavor . it poured well and has a good appearance and mouthfeel but for me that was about it . if i was expecting or looking forward to an amber then maybe i d review differently . but i do n t like that style so i wo n t be having it again .,taste,0.3,0
poured into a cheap stemmed wine glass in a residence inn in ft. myers florida . pours a murky semi cloudy deep copper brown with just the slightest hint of head forming a tiny little foam cap . the aroma is quite sour and fruity . sort of like sweet tarts soaked in red wine . there is a hint of malt sweetness here and the subtle underlying belgian bready horse blanket funk that i ve come to love . mostly though you get the sour apple sour cherry sour grape even sour watermelon scent . taste is a little disappointing at first but perhaps i m drinking this too cold it s only been out of the fridge in this hotel room for about minutes . the initial impression is that the sourness is almost all there is . there s no bite other than the sour nature of the beer itself . not terribly acidic in my opinion not sweet not hoppy . just sour with a faint vinegar like flavor . i know my words make it sound bad or spoiled but it is n t . this really is n t a bad beer . just not what i was hoping to find within the bottle . i ll let it rest a few minutes warm up a bit then try it again . after another minutes or so it s not changed much . it s good quite good but not what the smell leads you to believe it will be . the malt just runs and hides leaving the sourness and a faint hint of fruit to keep you company . it really does take on a wine like character since it s missing the balancing grainy sweetness i d so hoped to find . the mouthfeel is pretty thin which for the style is perfectly acceptable . overall this is very very easy to drink especially if you like the sour styles . me i m a big fan of flanders red berliner weiss etc . this drinkability however comes at the expense of character . after all water is pretty high on the drinkability list too . this one is n t devoid of character by any means but it could be so much more . many other examples of intentionally sour beers are out there and many are better than this . this is mild enough in fact that i d say it would be a great beer to introduce others to the style before moving on to sour brews with more oomph . good and recommended but could have been so much more .,taste,0.6,1
into a goblet . nice copper color with a quickly fading tan head . no lacing at all . still clear and pretty in the glass . aroma of ripe apple and pear and alcohol maybe some biscuity malt in the background but mostly hot . tastes of sweet malt and a big hop spice changing quickly to warm alcohol and bitter hops . there is a bit of apple pie cinnamon but overall not a lot of complexity or depth to this one . surprisingly light in body . i mean not light but also not as heavy as one would expect . it has a good feel with nice carbonation but not like i expect from this style . really this is a disappointment . i would not buy this beer again but i guess the will have me buzzing by the time i am done with this one .,taste,0.8,1
pours a caramel color with a finger thick head that forms on top that is fairly dense but quickly dissipates to a slight surface layer . nothing real fancy . a caramel aroma quickly hits my nose along with a bit of floral hops . to be honest the nose is not the highlight of this one . sipping reveals a nice hit of caramel malts up front with a biscuity bready flavor . the swallow brings on the drying hops that have more of a pine flavor with a hint of citrus . very nice . body is fairly light to medium and easy to drink . enjoyable brew for the money . nothing real flashy but a solid brew that makes for an easy session drink . cheers .,taste,0.8,1
primed for the first pitch of the nlcs game . go giants . . . pours a beautiful ruddy amber three fingers of rocky head that settles into a half finger of nice persistent creaminess and leaves awesome lacing . lots of flowery hops in the nose also a sort of medicinal element in there too and i m not sure i like that latter quality . good carbonation . .it smells fresh for some reason . flavor is a weird concoction of hops skunky humboldt green and a certain sweetness which is well placed and balances the beer nicely . the carbonation is a little lacking and i would have liked more of it . the finish is super duper long and bitter in a really wonderful way . the flavor is also very fresh . i like the freshness a lot . painfully expensive at . half liter so drinkability suffers . a really pleasant beer not great and too expensive . what i like most the fresh qualities in the nose and flavor . what i like least the price and lack of strong carbonation . verdict good effort from sn but unfortunately not worth the price .,taste,0.7,1
poured this bottle into a pint glass . no bottled on or bb date . this beer pours a nice deep amber color . again this is really the color that i would like most ipa s to have . almost fully transparent with very little to almost no carbonation noticeable . i did not get any head out of this brew however on most reviews i did see most people got some so maybe just a bad pour . the smell is amazing . i get a lot of fruit . a bit of citrus followed by massive amount of hops that are well balanced with malt . a little sweet on the pallet but amazingly easy to drink . the m d are great . a nice hoppy brew that hits the mouth and then evens out a bit as you drink it more . i think this is one of the best brews that i have had that have this amazing drinkability . i really look forward to seeing more for fcb .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the brewpub pours a clear golden color with thinnish white head and retention . smells of grainy and honey malt with a slightly earthy hop aroma . taste is sweet with and earthy hop bite . honey and grass maltiness come through nicely until the finish hits with a weird astringent plastic phenolic taste . light body with a medium level of carbonation and a sweet almost sticky mouthfeel . i think this would have been a great light beer if there was n t something obviously wrong with it .,taste,0.2,0
a poured a light amber color that actually looked more filtered than what you would normally expect from a wheat beer . the head was decent and definitely creamy that lasted a really long time with good amount of lacing on the glass . s smelled like raspberries that were past their prime . i chalked this up to the yeast that was used and it actually is n t as bad as it sounds . there was also some really light wheat undertones . t the taste was mostly like a really weak wheat beer with a light raspberry aftertaste . the yeast could have been more pronounced and definitely try not to hide the raspberry flavors if that is what you are going for . m d the feel was light and watered down lacked any type of sour of bitter feel and did n t really have a bite either . the drinkability is easy but does n t leave you craving more .,taste,0.8,1
this beer enjoyed at the abner pub in norman ok . the beer pours a nice red amber color with a trace of white foamy head that leaves good lacing on the way down . the aroma has malty caramel notes but is quite light . the taste starts very caramel sweet and then finishes malty with a slight hint of citrusy hops . the mouthfeel is a bit overcarbonated . overall worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
another beer picked up in northern wi on my way back to minneapolis from chicago in january . pours a huge head more foam makes it more alty right . looks dark and rich . lot of color looks to me like a darker sam adams . ca n t smell much . creamy foam bananas hot clove . some light bitterness . really heavy flavors . big carmel with burnt sugar . like a making a crem carmel burning the sugar . bubble gum and a flat burnt watery finish . nice ride but overwhelming . gets a bit too heavy . i think it s too sugary . makes we want some water . or better yet . a big salty pretzel and assorted mustards . not a stand alone drinker pair and enjoy . smoked pork sausages maybe a nice kassler ripchen and spatzel .,taste,0.9,1
a clean amber with thin white head . s pime hop aroma with hints of citrus peel and honey . t well balanced nice hoppy citrus throughout . strong hop finish . m sticky with a dry finish . d now one of my favorite beers . do not have more than two in one sitting do to the high abv .,taste,1.0,1
as i pour a delicate hop smell fills the air . a off white head on a golden body . the head is huge and taking it s damn hell time shrinking so this will be an ornate visual description . it s in my sam adams perfect pint poured the randy mosher big head method . the body has the slightest haze and little active carbonation . it s also too light for me suggests this dipa might not have the appropriate malt balance . we lll see . successive pouts provide a well built creamy head . i like it . s never have i ever smelled such a grapefruit smell for me . this sets the standard for me . this reminds me of standing beneath the grapefruit tree in my brothers backyard in l.a. with broken fruit all around us . that and my grandma s kitchen when i was very young when she ate grapefruit every day . a more delicate smell because the grapefruit is everywhere gives me also just a hint of a piney smell . just a hint . t first sip the taste is not as strong as the smell . the grapefruit is much less defined for me as is that pine at the end . i get just the slightest hints of a light malt going on not the caramel i would want to complement those hops . there is a much more bitter feeling here but not very strong . as this warms to just barely cool i get a rather bitter though somewhat grapefruit taste on the back of my tongue almost in my throat . all in all i just ca n t be impressed with this beer s taste . m smooth and creamy without too much carbonation at all . it feels kinda heavy on the tongue but not much more than i would expect . d very i suppose . but not really my style . the flavor does n t wow me enough for how far it is out of what i normally drink . but is does n t taste like the abv is it .,taste,0.7,1
bottle . pours a cloudy yellow grapefruit like color with a tiny bubble white head . the arome is funk wheat with a slight touch of citric notes . also reminds me slightly of a belgian . the first sip is tart and sour that transitions to a wheat beer aftertaste . not overly sour by any means . slightly acidic . at only . you do n t pick up the alcohol notes at all . very light mouthfeel . dry finish . great summer time low abv beer . interested to see how this will be with a year down in the cellar .,taste,0.7,1
this is a fine local brew from the blessed state of minnesota . dark almost amber color still difficult to see thru . it taste a slite bit sweet but still not like any malt liqur . i dont know how strong is is but i was a little buzzed afer the first ozer .,taste,1.0,1
not a fan . but it s probably me and not the beer . beautiful dark brown nearly black pour with a nice medium bubble carbonation . smell was smokey and pleasant . i was a bit startled at the level of smoke aroma and it was all i could detect . taste was unbearably of cough medicine . i m talking the stuff from the s that made no attempt to hide its medicinal qualities . i tried to pick out other flavors but i just could n t . a little thin on the palate . this is by far one of the most unique beers i ve ever tried . i really wanted to like it but i could n t . again it s not you baby it s me .,taste,0.2,0
app pours a caramel brown nice head . very much like a mcchouffe or many other belgians that are a bit dark smell yeasty beery smell . does n t feel cheap it smells like it s expansive and has a lot of alcohol . tate sweet and bitter . not much more to say . you can taste the alcohol . best word is sweet . mouth that s it s only average thing . it feels like just about any other beer . goes down fine you feel the carb . not particularly smooth . overall a very nice belgian dark high alcohol beer for people who like that taste,taste,0.9,1
this beer is what i consider canada s version of killian s . but this i like better . deep red color short lived head and a really good flavor . hints of corn and barely and a really smooth aftertaste . kind of sweet but not like candy . more or less a touch of sugary taste that is just barely enough to notice . this is one of the beers i wish we had in the states . worth a try if you like red ales and are visiting the great white north . recommended .,taste,0.8,1
pours a dark copper color with little carbonation and very thin lace of head . smells like sweet pumpkin pie . definitely can taste the . abv here . inject some alcohol into some pumpkin pie and this is what it tastes like . goes down pretty with a very slight bitterness in the back of the throat . overall this is a great beer and at for oz bottle and . . i ll be taking my time enjoying this .,taste,1.0,1
in one word awful . woulda much rather had the sapporo i threw out before this . pour is a nice dark maroon clear and the positives end there . unique malty licorice like very belgiany smell for some reason . oh and lots of alcohol . taste is like a dark belgian but with a load of alcohol ruining what pleasant qualities lots find in the aforementioned part . metal some light bitterness and the drinkability on this is horrendous . could n t stomach more than about ounces . one of a kind and thank god for that .,taste,0.2,0
bottle i like coffee i like stouts i like chocolate . so you know where this is going . a deep and complete blackness with an initial huge creamy tan head and very good lace settles to a small but lasting ring . s the aroma is huge with a over the top espresso character big ole mocha caramelized and burnt malts floral hops prune walnut and dusty yeast esters . t the taste start with a large dose of bittersweet chocolate and subdued oat grain qualities before . you find yourself running head first into a kona plantation . you want coffee you got it . this is close to an iced coffee drink . the finish does display a touch of bitters and some nutty quality . m the feel is lively and refreshing for something so big could still stand a bit more oatmeal feel . d i could drink this all the time . right up there with my all time favorite coffee stout it may be the best of it s genre . yummy get ya some .,taste,1.0,1
golden color . only a suggestion of amber . head is gone quickly . minimal lacing . to the nose alcohol is surprisingly assertive then lightly toasted grain and vague orange nougat . the taste is better than the appearance and smell suggested . fresh grainy sweetness is accompanied by citrus rind and a mild bitterness . not nearly enough hop presence for an ipa imo . coarse carbonation too prickly swishing helps . overall tolerable but forgettable .,taste,0.7,1
pours slightly darker than most german pilseners reddish gold . white head lasts fairly long and a good cap goes all the way down . .mells of bakig powder biscuits . nice taste . very fresh . biscuity tastes dry malt tastes nice bitterness . just a hint of munich malt taste . dry and tannic on the swallow . clean aftertaste a hint of biscuit and of hop bitterness . full mouthfeel for the style . very filling for the style i enjoy it immensely but always stop after one . maybe warm weather will change this . a good beer with beef by the way be it a burger pot roast what have you . very nice tastes nothing like prima pils but gives me the same feeling that prima did of what i imagine servicemen women in germany must experience when they have fresh bitburger .,taste,0.9,1
a this poured clear gold with some light tan head . s it smelled like orange and lemon zest with caramel malt and a bit of herbal and tropical hops . t it tasted like juicy citrus and some caramel malt with a little sweet tropical and dry herbal hops . it had a strong bitter aftertaste . m it was watery with moderate carbonation . d this was a good ipa but nothing too great . the flavors are nice and balanced with an interesting blend of hops that started juicy and ended dry . it hid the alcohol well also so it was n t difficult to drink . but ultimately there was n t anything that pushed this beer into the top tier of ipas .,taste,0.9,1
someone left this in my fridge from last weekend so i might as well review it . pours a dark copper color with one finger of creamy head that faded slowly with no real lacing . the aroma from this beer is fantastic it smells malty sweet with some graininess and breadyness . taking a sip the front end is surprisingly underwhelming and very thin . the flavor builds into a slightly sweet malty middle and goes out a mild bitterness and then finishes fairly clean and fast with just a hint of breadyness . this is a decent beer than smells better than it tastes .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle . a poured a jet black color . half finger tan head dies down almost as soon as it rose . no real lacing on the sides of the glass . everything just falls back into the beer . s weak coffee notes try to dominate the full aroma . some roasted malts in here along with a bigger metallic scent that coats the entire aroma . no real hops that most everyone says they pick up . t light roasted malts in the front give way to metallic body . some watery bittery flavor in the middle that i ca n t put my finger on . a light sourness on the backend of this along with the taste of metal and alcohol . very terrible tasting beer . m lighter mouthfeel . carbonation was alright for the beer and style i suppose . metallic flavors left on the palate and in the aftertaste . no real drying on the palate from the alcohol . the flavors were a mess not flavorful at all . d this is a bad tasting beer . i m sure it has to be a bottle . i drain poured this after i drank about half the pint . i will re review this one when i get a chance to get another bottle . this one was bad though . very bad .,taste,0.2,0
i m surprised by how much i like this beer . the taste is exceptional sherry raisins blackberries and crystal malt all come through . very lightly hopped per the scottish style . aroma also of sherry vanilla and fruit . mouthfeel is smooth and sweet . big foamy tan head tops a slightly murky dark amber beer . michael jackson makes a big deal about this beer on his beerhunter video and now i understand why .,taste,1.0,1
appearance is slightly cloudy amber with little head smell is light piney initial taste is agressivly bitter but not unpleasantly so with some pine and citrus mouthfeel is also light on carbonation overall a hophead s interpretation of the style,taste,0.8,1
yet another international pale lager . holy moley it smells like someone ran over a skunk in alexgash s kitchen when we cracked open this thing . i ve never smelled a more skunky beer . looks like all the other lager pale s . taste is a pleasant surprise however . a very sweet tasting lager . sugared bread or cereal dominates . no adjuncts and pretty drinkable . if only the skunk was gone this would be a mighty fine pale lager . i know that s not saying much .,taste,0.7,1
glass pint a clear amber color with a bit of visible medium co . it produced a finger head that held very well . it left a splotch spots on my glass . s a bit of alcohol with roasted malts deep malt notes of toast biscuit caramel and faint chocolate . a bit of candied fruit or prune . hop notes are mild lending soft leafy notes it reminds me a brown ale almost . as it warmed i picked up nutty notes . t candied fruits sugars upfront with a bit of noticeable alcohol it softly unfolds into leafy herbal hop flavors and roasted malts . i get biscuit toast caramel hazelnut chocolate on the finish . lingering dry bitterness with leafy hop flavors . m a smooth lite medium body with soft moderate crispness . d a rich flavorful esb i say that because on the bottle label the company site they categorize it as an esb . i really liked it s deep malt profile with accompanying leafy hop flavors . i would sit down have a couple but it s so flavorful so that would probably be it . very good brew i might pick it up again sometime . cheers .,taste,0.9,1
had this on at the bull s head cask festival in lititz pa a mildly hazy gold with no head . s best part of this brew . it smelled really good with lots of citrus and simcoe hop floral . t grassy citrus white flour biscuit spearmint . not very bitter . aftertaste did n t linger . m medium body and light carbonation . reasonably creamy . o after the great smell i was hoping for more but the taste did n t follow through . enjoyed it but would n t seek it out .,taste,0.6,1
vintage . appearance pours a caramel blood orange amber straw color with no head to speak of . the lacing is a fascinating display of spritz which is the most spot like of all the beers i ve ever seen the lacing of . really fantastic looking like a beer rendition of what dirt looks like . or something . smell deep malts . deep deep deep deep deep exponentially malts . almonds pecans peanuts pineapple calvados fig white grape soy acai wood cellar . oh my god . i am in love with this beer . seriously one of the most complex and running noses on a beer i ve ever wiffed . taste i think i m a sucker for super malty brew . deep raisins figs sea salt thyme rosemary brine pepper sugar cane soy . i give up . this beer is a poem . mouthfeel too thin too sedimented too everything . drinkability a definite sipper .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a hazy orange yellow with three fingers of white head that recedes into a thin ring with no lacing . s some spice and clove notes followed by bubblegum and a floral mint like aroma . then come some orange and citrus hop aromas finishing with a light yeast smell . very nice . t some spicy notes at first followed by a somewhat piny bitterness with a touch of citrus rind flavor . the finish is bitter with just a touch of yeast flavor . some bubblegum flavors peek out every now and then . m medium light body with high carbonation this beer is nicely crisp though the bitterness detracts from it some . o a decent beer but unfortunately the wonderful complexities of aroma do n t translate very well to the flavors . it smells amazing but the flavors do not meld well at all .,taste,0.6,1
had this at the brickskeller at dupont circle in washington d.c . although i m not a big fan of wheat beers this is certainly one i can enjoy and one of the only weissbiers i d order without hesitation . appearance pale yellow bordering on white but with the cloudy quality reminiscent of a good tripel . smell a good floral bouquet of yeasts bananas and over ripe fruit . taste very complex . at the lowest level you have sourdough bread with churned butter . hints of fresh cut flowers tulips lilies edelweiss . grass and hay make up the generally fresh essence . on higher levels there is banana bread pound cake and the faint aroma of tropical fruits like longan . slides down smoothly like a cream biscuit . light yet fresh with every sip .,taste,0.9,1
the odells brewery in fort collins co offers a wide selection of great beers brewed with that great colorado beer taste . i first got word of odells when i first moved to fort collins to attend csu . by far my favorite growler beer that odell offers is the cutthroat porter . it has a old fashioned taste that took me back to the friar days of the dark ages in england not that i was there but from what ive been led to believe from movies and sh t i really felt the history of porters when i drank this beer . the only down side is that i ended up drinking two oz . growlers before my girlfriend got home that night and i had the whicked farts all night . she didnt like it but the taste of the beer was well worth a night of giving my beautiful girlfriend dutch oven all night and taking a whicked nasty sh t the next morning .,taste,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 .,taste,0.6,1
as a cream ale rainier ale fails miserably . when drinking this beer keep in mind that it s gargantuan alcohol content as far as cream ales go is rather easy to miss as it compares to malt liquors of similar or slightly stronger alcohol contents . around the northwest especially in my town it s less than for a oz bottle of this and this is the way this beer was meant ot be consumed . it is the cheap drunk heaven send of beer . it is meant to be guzzled swilled and inhaled at a furious rate when the necessity of getting completely wasted has arisen . do not mistake this for a decent beer it is simply something that is easily inhaled quickly when in need of a quick bout of blacking out . it beats the pants off of malt liquor oz beers and should be heralded as king of z .,taste,0.4,0
got this one a while back from boatshoes . thanks fletcher . . awesome trade . . . reviewed from notes . shared with inflatablechair . brew is reddish orange. more red . not alot of head and no real lacing. no surprise . nose is surprisingly funky. musky . lactic . sour raspberry essence. no sweetness to speak of . flavor has alot more raspberry . still very funky and sour. more lactic but a bit of acetic characteristics still show. pretty tannic and a bunch of wood . lite carbonation. could use more bubbles . this was really very nice . . surprisingly nice . . i have a from the delaware location and will be enjoying that with it s sour brothers sometime in the future with the boise boys . thanks again fletcher . awesome trade and we should do it again . . . .,taste,0.9,1
pours red . go figure . . head . whispy. poor retention. taste . pretty good . definately some decent roasted malt here. a little bitter . some hops detectable.nicengrassy.caramel.a thankfully not worse metallic hint.all these flavors are subdued . like the mouthfeel . . this is a decent fall brew . just a chill in the air . with an easy drinkin red to keep you goin . . suprisingly for . . both in taste and flavor . for an accessible brew at least in the midwest . you could do worse.,taste,0.7,1
ml new taste lock can with a lock that has turned blue to tell me that it s cold what will they think of next . . poured into a wine glass . a crystal clear and radiant amber gold body that s brimming with fizziness on its way up to the coarse fleeting white head . it s actually significantly richer in color than i was expecting and the fizzy head does leave a few spots of lace . not terrible but i just have to subtract an appearance point because of the hideously garish gimmicky can . s stale grain and absolutely nothing else . no hops no sweetness no nothing just dry husky boring graininess . at least there s nothing off about it but damn this is one forgettable smelling lager . t ah here is where the true torture begins . the staleness of the grain multiplies exponentially bringing in overtones of stable hay and rotting grass . there s a distinct metallic bite on the tail end although surely the taste lock can ca n t have affected the flavor negatively and it finishes with dull dryness that some might call crisp but i would call piercingly insipid . this tastes like a beer that worked hard to make itself as boring as possible and in that respect it s a success . m thin and prickly just as i expected . the high carbonation level actually does succeed in adding a touch of creaminess eventually though although i hate to leave it in my mouth long enough for this redeeming feature to materialize . pretty standard . o this is the first beer i m having on my trip to england and belgium and i m drinking it for two reasons first so i have nowhere to go but up second so i can make room in my host s fridge for the better beer that i will help him pick out . to his credit though this was left by another guest so at least my friend did n t commit the heinous sin of paying money for freaking carling . what a crappy boring beer it makes high life or pbr taste positively complex and well crafted . cheers .,taste,0.3,0
my wife picked this up for me recently . appearance dark reddish color thin head smell malt mostly a bit of hops taste way too malty not enough hops mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability it does n t taste too bad but it is bad for an ipa . way too malty . i do n t even know why they call it an ipa .,taste,0.4,0
ipa from the wolf public house in ballwin mo . poured into a goose island fine ales pint glass and finished in one gulp . just kidding . it took much time to finish this beer . appearance a clear beer with bronze orange color and half a finger of head was evident after the pour . head had bubbles and left signs of it on side of glass . smell smells so far like an apa but will soon discover the difference within the next few sips . has a grapefruit background and uttermost hops . taste a ton of citrus and ca n t get the schlafly dry hopped apa similarity out of my head . wondering if its because of the ibu s that gives it the edge . mouthfeel a medium bodied ale with limited carbonation . also leaves a bitterness to the palette even minutes after the completion of the beer . drinkability easy ale to drink even though it is one of the most bitter ales i have had all day . have more to drink and am looking forward to the experience of ipa s all afternoon with this horrible blizzard .,taste,0.9,1
the cork pops off the ml bottle like champagne and creates a head that almost immediatly fills the glass probably due to bottle conditioning and a warm serving temp . a vanilla cream colored head finally settles and a cloudy copper mahogany beer forms leaving modest lacing . sweet dark fruits apple pale malt and hints of floral hops in the nose . the flavor is dominated by plum raisin and lightly toasted special b malt followed by a citrus spice and a gentle drying hop bitterness . medium bodied and evenly carbonated . finishes yeasty and mild but a lingering residual sweetness reminds you this is for sipping with a taste meant to savor and a rare smoothness .,taste,1.0,1
a looks like a nice piece of mahogany wood with a white tan head that sticks around for a long time s has a nice sweetness to the nose almost smells of raisins t very malty and yeasty has a light chocolate flavor slight vanilla note on the aftertaste m i wish it was a little thicker nice carbonation level very thin bubbles d fairly drinkable but the alcohol shows through just a bit too much overall one a my favorite belgian beers . daniel,taste,1.0,1
from a bottle to a pint glass . the beer looks yellow orange white head webby lacing . smells of toasted malt had a hint of earthy hops . it tastes bready had a hint of lemon pepper . feels light leaves the mouth a little dry . nothing outstanding here pretty average pale ale .,taste,0.6,1
paired this one with a corn dog and some yellow mustard for that full classy effect . a i felt weird as i poured this oz tall boy can into my pilsner glass . its prefectly clear with almost no color at all just a slight tint of yellow . finger white head rises but fades down to a tiny film . no lacing but very active effervescence . s wow . straight up corn . smells like those decorative dried corn cobs you find adorning wreaths around thanksgiving. mixed with tin . at least it has a smell . t very sweet . too sweet . mostly all malts and adjuncts . m very light and watery . lots of carbonation . d easy to drink . goes down like water . higher abv than regular natty . gets you drunk the whole natty family was a major part of my underage drinking and partying years back . i figure i at least owe this beer a review .,taste,0.3,0
it is not the worst macrobrew that i have ever tried . a light gold s little to no smell off this beer t decent beer taste but no complexity or body m very light and crisp d this is the high point of the beer you could drink it all day long if you like the taste . crisp taste and good drinkability for a light lager keep this beer from being a total flop . i definitely would not recommend this beer to anyone in search of a decent beer .,taste,0.4,0
so i am in new hampshire for the great bay half marathon . its the night before a race and . .why not drink some . .ok . .alot of the local beer . . . the old brown dog from smuttynose is good . this beer has was a heavy copper light brown in color with thin white head and great lace . the smell was nothing to write home about . this beer had some sweetness and roast flavors that were goos in taste . the smell funnels into the taste of this beer . the light abv leads to this beer being a session . certainly worth a taste .,taste,0.7,1
appearance . a firm pour yields a thumb s width of bright white head over a crystal clear pale straw coloured body . head settles at a few mm and has good retention . smell . vaguely beery a little sulfury trace scents of grain and husk . taste . almost completely tasteless to the point that comparisons to mineral water are valid . there is a very vague grain and husk note no hop flavour barely perceptible bitterness and a dry finish . never before has the phrase did i drink a beer or did i just breath in some wet air been more appropriate . mouthfeel . light body rather thin and watery feels similar across the tongue to asprin in water . drinkability . superior according to the label . fairly average according to me it s refreshing but that s about it . overall . i have to admit that i was actually excited to review bud light . living in australia it is only very recently that it has become available and i have always wanted to try the beer that is consumed in larger quantities than any other in the world . ultimately i have had worse beers because bud light is not offensive to drink . it is however highly offensive that this watery concoction is called beer .,taste,0.2,0
this was sort of a bare bones type of beer . subtlety would be the word to describe this beer . there was a faint roasted malt aroma along with a trace of honey . the flavors were on the delicate side . it did have a toasted malt aspect along with a dry hops finish but it was on the subdued side . at times i detected a slight honey flavor along with some earthy notes . towards the end of the glass i picked up an alcohol smell which was surprising given its abv level . the m f was soft and it was easily drinkable . i could gulp this down in a second . the main reason i picked this up was because of its claim of being a versatile beer when it comes to food pairings . i paired this with a london broil with an assortment of vegetables . overall i m sure it would go with many food items . it has a very basic flavor almost generic . this is not to say it is n t something worth considering . it has a very clean and refined taste . this is just a good basic beer . note at times it reminded me of a amber vienne lager,taste,0.7,1
those numbers are right . this beer looked smelled and felt like it should taste good . but somehow it did n t . this beer was incredibly bland nearly flavorless . amazing . it s worth buying just to experience it . very strange . other than the weird taste thing the beer was good . i will not buy it again though .,taste,0.3,0
dated . from lcbo ml g chalice a dark cloudy redish brown body . huge initial light mocha head but it s so carbonated much like soda i hear the bubbles pop and the head dissipates into a ring around the glass within minutes . good lacing is left behind though . s sweet dark fruits yeast and notably plums . very pleasant smell nothing overpowering and not alcohol notes . t much like the aromas but plumbs and yeast are the most dominant here . that dark plum sweetness and yeast funk make this great . sweet malts are also evident . m medium heavy bodied with high carbonation . makes for a very foamy texture and leaves a sweet fruitiness after each drink . it so carbonated it reminds me of a soda . not that it s a bad thing though . d this is fantastic . the mixture of flavours are well balanced . i could drink this plenty of times . tastes like the non eis version but with more pronounced flavours and hotter .,taste,1.0,1
a black as night has a nice tan head that sticks around a while lacikng all over the glass wow . s very good picking up coffee tones immediately good malt and bitter in the nose and perhaps some vanilla in there . good nose . t great taste here with malt coffee and the vanilla tones coming through strong does n t get much better here for this style . m not too thick could be a bit thicker in my opinion but then again i had a bottle of dark lord last night so i might be a bit tainted . d could have another one of these no problem after that it will be brutal as i would be in the bag .,taste,1.0,1
this beer has a smokey sweet flavor . you get a scense of honey and vanilla flavor . not the best dogfish head for my personal taste but still a very solid beer . i kinda think that dogfish head on a bad day makes beer better than most on a good day . over all i think the immort ale is a very good cold weather sippin beer .,taste,0.7,1
aroma first rich malty caramel big bananas up front . next solvent metallic unappealing oxidized metal machine shop smell . appearance all good warm deep brown color very clear tan big bubble head . good head retention moderate lace . i d estimate srm at . flavor malty sweet balanced with a bit of roastiness initially pleasant until the back flavors come through . then it s just strange a strong dirty metallic flavor plus a tinny sharp metallic flavor that just does n t seem like something you should drink . mouthfeel medium body slightly slick but less substance than most porters i have sampled . overall impression completely breaks the promise of the appearance and the up front aroma . it just does n t taste like something that should be consumed . i threw it out .,taste,0.2,0
i bought a miniature litre live cask from the brewery and made the mistake of storing it in a fairly cold area . the resulting first pint was flat with little or no head and practically no nose at all tasted like malty water with excessive carbonation . which there was nt . however once at room temperature a different beer emerged . a beautiful red brown colour with an off white head which lasted to the bottom of the glass with a rich almost sweet malty flavour . the mouthfeel was thin but with none of the previously mentioned prickle . the later glasses over the week also at room temperature showed a change to a richer deeper flavour even with a hint of banana and or butterscotch with the mouthfeel improving . i d like to try the bottled version as well to see if it has the better characteristics of the live brew .,taste,0.8,1
extreme beer fest after really enjoying the regular version of this beer i was excited to try the bourbon barrel aged version . however all the things that i liked about the four belgian fruits lightness just did not mesh with the bourbon and the bourbon completely dominated this beer . .,taste,0.7,1
poured out of a oz can into a pint glass . served cold . a amber body off white thick head s buttery fruity scent t buttery front sweet grainy some hop at the end . m medium and well carbonated d this beer really has turned me on to canned beer again . incredibly drinkable . i found myself really drinking this over and over . i will drink this again .,taste,1.0,1
poured a mirky caramel like brownish with just a thin lace that did n t stick around long . it had an aroma reminiscent of root beer as expected being that it is root beer beer . taste yuck . it did n t look like root beer smelled vaguely of it but certainly did not taste like it . the flavor was over the top sweet . sugary molasses honey and a touch of vanilla was mixed with various spices . the mouthfeel was sweet and sugary nasty . it left an awful aftertaste . was that beer . in an extremely rare event i was not able to finish it . after about half the drink was gone via dreadful sipping i tossed the rest . sorry could n t take it not much into self torture . to get rid of the terrible cloying aftertaste i grabbed a unibroue tres pistoles to kill the aftertaste i did but took a while . i understand what they were doing by recreating a historical beer but . what a mess .,taste,0.2,0
amazing huge fluffy foamy nut colored head is sculpted and precariously teetering well out of the rim of the glass . damn thats sexy . the lacing is good and the beer itself is black with slight ruby tinge as the name implies . the nose is alcohol cherry slight raisin . well crap . for a beer that looks and smells so impressive i sure was expecting a big taste here . i have been disappointed . perhaps the first thing i notice is the mouthfeel which is ridiculously thin for a stout is very carbonated at first and then totally flat . it is slick also . first taste is definately of red wine . it slowly goes to a snapshot of malt and then a big splash of very typical stout bitterness with more wine in the finish . this is really a good beer its appearance and smell just had me expecting something way different from what i got . this is an interesting stout worth a try but it has some serious mouthfeel issues in my book and if you re going to drop bucks on a stout you can really do better .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a regular imperial pint glass . about a finger of head lots of carbonation bubbles looks rather watery . smells decent some roasted toffee and obviously espresso . none of them are very deep though . the taste is really nothing more than a watered down version of the smell . not impresssed . the mouthfeel is ok if a little slick . has good drinkability as nothing is offending .,taste,0.4,0
this is not the barrel aged stout . . there needs to be a distinction created between the barrel aged which is a twelve year process and simply the annual black out stout. i ve had both i was at the brewpub on the release of the barrel . and i also enjoy it annually . basically the age provides the detph you might expect but eitherway this beer is awesome . i have had both bottles and draft . it ll get you drunk . it s one of the best non imperial stouts i ve every enjoyed . but this is first great lakes i ve reviewed . and not to be arrogant but i believe i have a complex beer pallate for a year old i believe the all great lakes beers have such a distinct and acquired different taste that once you dig in . your done it s awesome . must be the water but hopefully not lake erie . maybe it s the hint of feral snakefish and zebra mussels .,taste,1.0,1
a pours black with brown hued edges . bubbly small head with good lacing s smooth vanilla with hints of chocolate and bourbon . light butterscotch . t smooth oak vanilla with touches of chocolate . bitterness comes in and out as well as a light caramel taste . some bourbon . m medium bodied for a big stout not too heavy . carbonation is minimal . d good beer to nurse . pretty drinkable for a big stout . notes all and all a good beer with a nice balance of vanilla oak bourbon flavors and dark malt chocolate flavors . i had some chocolate with it which made a lot more vanilla come out in the beer and made the chocolate taste like it was coated in caramel . yummy .,taste,1.0,1
pours a hazy pale yellow color with a thick rocky white head that sticks around awhile and some lacing . smells of wheat gluten and some sweetness and maybe some orange peel . taste is terrible . bitterness blended with sparkling water . terrible beer . mouthfeel is thin . and drinkability is poor because flavor is terrible .,taste,0.2,0
a very light straw color with a very white head . the head seems wispy and laces a little bit as it settles . s very light grains . almost adjunct grains . smells a little sweet . slight lager like saltiness no real hint of hops . t very smooth clean taste . hops atribute bitterness as well as a little hop flavor . subtle hops but they are there and appreciated . light sweet grains are present as well . m thin and high carbonation . overall nice simple lager . more german than czech i think . very clean and should be easy to knock back on a hot day .,taste,0.8,1
a pours with a very minuscule head that disappears quickly . a hazy dark coca cola shade of brown though purple tinged with soda like carbonation bubbles though much fewer of them than in soda and more slow moving as it calms down . little to no lacing . s. rye chocolate and strawberries are big in the nose as well as a hint of lemon and slight grass while its still cold . as it warms bitter and smoky and then dark candy hints come out as well as sour cherries . t. heavy rye bread black pepper burnt cocoa earth smoke and coffee as well as a slight hint of brandy . the carbonation brings out slight spice and crisp apples . as it warms hints of anise caramel brown sugar cherries and molasses present themselves presenting quite a complex brew. very nice . m. sparkling hot carbonation and heat make the heavy notes pop out . the carbonation while a good vehicle for the taste is a little frustrating at first . flattens out quite a bit as it warms which ends up being slightly disappointing . a little balance would be nice . d decently drinkable smooth a little heavy though and will fill you up .,taste,0.9,1
thanks greggy for the beer . not that big of a fan of the wheat beers but here it goes . if it from schells it ca n t be that bad . heck it was made in minnesota . pours a cloudy orange tan with very little head . small white co bubbles rise through the fog . smells like a wheat beer should . .like wheat . crisp with a hint of apple and lemon taste very good considering i am not a huge fan of style of beer . hello sir . .may i have another . apples lemons oranges a small town bakery on an early winter morning . overall very good . i am impressed . better than zon that is for sure . the bite on the tongue is a nice touch . has a bit of an acid crispness to it . very light . again crisp apples come to mind . being impressed i would indeed drink this beer again . something that i would n t purchase except in the summer but overall very enjoyable . thanks again greg,taste,0.8,1
another short s want knocked out by eyebrews . oz bottle snifter . pours blackest night with a very thin head . smell is boozy hot with oats brown sugar molasses and chocolate . taste is a sweeter more intense version of the smell . i get a hot chocolate cocoa powder residue flavor . toss in a bit of raisin and this is a pretty complex stout . i quite like this in spite of the high abv . i think i will sit on my other bottles for a long while as this can only get better and more exceptional .,taste,0.9,1
a poured amber brown with ruby highlights that had no head on the top and no lacing sticking to the glass . s the spices pop out on the first whiff and it reminded me of pumpkin spice with cinnamon . i also did get rum notes slight malts and faint vamilla but the spice was the most potent . t i finally got some hazelnut character on the palate alongside rum vanilla cinnamon and pumpkin notes . there was also some underlying oakiness coming through on the backend with light wheat notes . m the brew was light to medium body with absolutely no carbonation but had a sweet spice and watery finish . it really surprising for a beer like this . d it drank good but was a bit dissapointing on multipl levels . the beer was super flat but a little tasty and did not accent the flavors of the og hazelnut brown .,taste,0.8,1
one of their longtime house brews is their high seas ipa which is also distributed in many areas of the state . while mbc tweaks their recipes pretty regularly this is a more traditional ipa in the sense that it s both high gravity and generous with the hops . checking in at around . percent it leads off a spicy cascade dry hopped aroma and immediately warms the palate with a nice malty fullness . the sweetness shifts quickly into a sharp hoppy bite and rolls off the back of the tongue and into the exhale with a long lingering dry finish . classic . if you re into the huge ibus this one may be a little less satisfying than others but for an ipa with a little more balance this would be one to seek out . as mbc can be inconsistent overall this is one of their best and most reliable offerings .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a cloudybrown . the head is thick and brown . it fades slowly leaving very thick laces . i had a little trouble at first placing the aroma but then i read karst s review and i agree it has a bubblegum aroma . i dont think i have ever noticed a beer with an aroma of bubblegum before . it also smells fruity . it has a banana aroma . not much for hops . the malt aroma is also lacking . the main thing i smell is bubblegum . it has a strange taste . it tastes bubblegum like with a fruity kick to it . i dont know if i like it too much . i think it has a slight medicine like flavor . i dont know what else to say about the flavor . i know this beer is ranked quite highly but i just dont like it much . it leaves a medicine like aftertaste . i will probably never drink this beer again .,taste,0.4,0
this beer is truly outstanding . it is somewhat light in flavor and flavored with coffee and smokiness . delicious . appearance is an inky dark with a fairly minimal dark head . aroma is of coffee . coffee notes permeate the taste along with a taste reminiscent of a rauschbier . this beer feels good in the mouth and is wonderfully drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
oz pour into a tulip glass . nice fluffy white head that dissipates pretty quickly to a small ring that laces nicely . nose of malt but not the fruitiness i expected . very dry at st on the palate but as it warms up it starts to express some complexity . this is awesome and has some bite to it that is sneaky . no hint at st of the abv but as you sip it it rears its welcome expectancy . this brewer has never made anything i do n t like but this is my favorite for sure . i would love to have this cellered in a corked bomber until next year .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed oz bottle pours a light reddish brownish color white head smallish lasting . good lacing . very hoppy aroma just bitter hops not much else comes through . hoppy fizzy taste aftertaste of syrupy pine spruce y like taste . a little acidic aftertaste . sweet taste of hops tempered well with the malts . letting it warm up a bit to hopefully improve the bitter acidic flavor . a little more tempered but still a bitter taste . the aftertaste is improved though . too malty for my taste .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a dark black color large frothy tan head with nice lacing down the glass s large amount of roasted malts in the smell also slight coffee scent t slightly sweet up front with a charred bitter grain flavor at the end . also some grassy woody aftertaste . m medium bodied beer silky smooth mouthfeel going down o pretty decent beer not my favorite porter ever but one of the better beers i ve had from silver moon,taste,0.6,1
pours hazy orange yellow with a fair sized foamy white head . head stayed but not too long . lacing is left all around . the smell is quite sweet . dry cut grass and honey flowery and grainy hop smells . altogether pleasant for this style . taste leans more towards malt than any other german pilsners i can recall having . a little bit fruity fresh green grape flavour . with some bread like malt as well . hops show in the finish but are not powerful . the taste is made for quaffing this one has one of the best lager tastes i ve had . mouthfeel is n t bad at all enough weight to be substantial . i do find the fizziness a little higher than i generally like but it is not a major complaint . a pleasant surprise as my first experiance with pinkus was n t so pleasant . this would make a fine fair weather beer very quaffable .,taste,0.9,1
a hazy light brown . sort of orange in color . s blackberry s straight up with a wheat smell backbone . t easily one of my favorite samuel s . blackberry and kind of dry like the cherry so it goes down smooth and makes you want more . m slight creamy but really smooth . not as dry as a corona but nicely sweet . d i bought a case of this once and split it with a friend . i was able to drink my in a few days while he never finished his since he did n t care for it . to each his own . if i could find this in six pack form like the cherry for the dollar price tag i would be all about it but it s not really around this area anymore . would totally drink it again if i saw it .,taste,0.8,1
thank you levifunk . a pours a deep amber color . little bit of head but is disappears quickly . some lacing s bourbon and fruit . you definitely get that oaken odor and hints of certain sweet fruit dance around maybe like a desert wine t wow this is a crazy mix . sour cherry little bit of cola raspberry and oak . this dances between sweet and sour and that bourbon finish makes for an interesting combo m light and thick at the same time d not one to slam .,taste,0.9,1
i m starving . . must . write . .quickly . .pours a vibrant and beautiful red tinted with orange . it pours a huge soapy head that slowly crumbles into a half finger of persistent white beauty . sheets of lacing and well carbonated to boot . . so far a winner . sour cherry dominates the nose as one would expect from this ale take on a european x mas time dessert that s topped with cherries . . . some crisp yeast and malt notes in there too like wheat . some citrus of the tangerine persuasion also . very nice . flavor is a wonderful tangy melding of cherry wheat like malt characteristics and some cask like notes maybe a hint of char way in the back . weird unexpected and altogether fantastic . the middle is more of these evolving flavors that work together rather than against each other . finish is super long and very dry like a desert . delicious but also quite expensive at . ml bottle . worth every penny that you find behind the cushions of your couch though . what i like most pretty much everything . what i like least the price and that s bout it . verdict a unique and delicious must find folks . maybe beg santa for some .,taste,0.9,1
i was actually lucky enough to try this badboy on tap at capitol ale house in richmond . if you have a chance get there . . they ve only got one gallon soda keg of it . anyways this beer poured from the tap a little cold for my taste but a gorgeous orange toffee color . head was absolutely minimal and disipated quickly . the aroma of this beer is actually a little subdued i felt . definite smells of caramel toffee and of course loads of hops . perhaps the beer was simply too cold but i was surprised by how mild the smell was . for something this huge i was expecting more . what i did smell was great but a bit muted . as far as flavor though this beer is huge . as soon as you sip it specialty grains caramel and mucho malt coat your tongue . the finish is purely dominated in all ways by hops . but perhaps not even hops but pure alpha acids . the finish is so incredibly hoppy and tangy that it is incredible . the difference between the time it hits your tongue and the time you swallow is unreal . it it literally almost beyond description . maybe that s the abv talking though . the mouthfeel is thick and syrpy without a doubt . kinda feels like your drinking a huge glass of nyquil . the flavore just coat your mouth and linger there forever . i had to dock the drinkability a bit due to the alcohol . i personally love huge beers but many may be scared by it . having experiance with large alcohol beers i really enjoyed this one but others who did n t really know thought this was horrendous . i guess it really just depends on your tastes . in any case this beer goes down very smoothly and hides it s huge amount of alcohol very well . it s almost easier to drink that the minute . all in all this beer is incredibly good and should not be missed . for a bottle or . on tap does seem expensive expecially on a college budget like mine but dfh is well worth every penny . it s not a beer it s an experiance . and this is one beer that should be experianced by everyone at some point . granted i do n t think it s an ipa or anything even close . it is way too malty and sweet to be classified as such . but regardless of what you want to call it i like to call it heaven in a goblet .,taste,1.0,1
brown bottle best before consumed only a few weeks before that date . app very impressive . i poured it had a long dinner and the head is still there . a really really good head retainer for this strength . the head itself is graded large bubbles on the bottom finer ones on top may be a side effect of the above point . quite fizzy very sticky lacing not a huge amounth though . colour is dark red brown . very warm in colour mildly cloudy . smell potent alcohol mostly . orange peel pepper coriander . nice but not overpowering . taste orange pure malty alcohol on sides of tongue fiery like a good single malt . peppery not very hoppy . in fact there are hops but i find them hard to identify . maybe plum barley grain . natural tasting . candied sugar . bubblegum banana ash coffee grape and possibly the texture of turnip . nice and complicated . mf smooth just slips down . alcohol makes it a bit numbing . drinkability hmmm . strong peppery a little cloying . not so great to drink all night .,taste,0.9,1
ebony black clear with bubbles all around the bottom of the glass . nice rocky bubbly finger tan head which fades quickly leaving a small amount of fine lace . aromas are chocolate toast caramel vanilla coffee butter hops and molasses . taste is complex and balanced thanks to the use of malts and hops . first hit is toasty malt burnt toast coffee chocolate caramel and brown sugar . slighty sweet but fairly bitter too . not too much hop flavor just the bittering in a nice finish . mouthfeel is appropriate for a porter . this one is a bit more carbonated than most porters but not unpleasantly so . a refreshing malt brew that s bitter enough for hop heads .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip glass at greenhouse tavern in cleveland . had in the same session as the dfh and stone sdb to compare . a fairly clear ever so hazy bronze color with a weak head that starts at a finger or so and drops to almost a film . spotty lacing is left behind as i drink . s faint citrus and herbal notes that are n t very present at all with a slight medicinal tinge on the back end . t the herbal flavors are much more balanced than the dfh with a nice herbal hop finish backing it just right . the highlight of this beer for sure . m moderate carbonation like the smell and appearance it s not very full . the finish is slick and lingering . d like the dfh i could only take one of these before i d move on . all in all i d enjoy victory s taste and herbal balance with dfh s appearance and mouthfeel . a bit of a miss for me .,taste,0.8,1
despite its origin this should not be seen as an apa . bottle advertises classic english ale and english ingredients . overall a delicious and drinkable pale ale with a malt flavor i really like . a pours a copper color with a finger of head that lingers to the last drop . some weak lacing . s what comes out first is the light floral hops showing aspects of roses and some fresh cut grass but beneath is a strong malt showing of buttery flavor like a croissant . t basically same as the smell only more so . the malt shows some other tastes as a touch of smokiness hits the sides of the mouth and more breadiness . hops have barely any citrus but much more earthiness and herb garden tastes . m a shade dry and minerally but an overall good smoothness for the style . bitterness is at a perfect level for my taste d this could be my perfect session beer . while the taste is n t the most complex the alcohol is n t noticable and the bitterness is toned down to allow a great balance between malt and hops . great beer .,taste,0.7,1
great looking can courtesy of leftmindedrighty thanks yet again . pours a bright gold color with a big off white head . looks great . nice nose creamy malts tea like with some really obvious hop aromas mostly resin and pine . smells great . taste is dry and biscuit like . some cereal grain flavors bright and crisp tea like qualities and a hint of rye . finish is biting with an earthy like hoppiness and some spicy yeast flavors . this is a complex tasting beer . mouthfeel is thick and smooth very nice . drinkability is great this is extremely sessionable . a very interesting and tasty take on the oktoberfest rye beer styles . i really like it and would make this a staple in the fridge and in the outdoors if this was available here . well worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
appearance nice deep brown color with good head that left a little lacing . smell big sweet malt on the nose of this one . the huge date and raisin aroma jumps right out of the glass along with a sense of alcohol . this one reeks of grand cru and means business . taste this is a good representation of the style . the sweet flavors come out in force here . big ripe fruits like peaches dates and figs along with a lot of raw cane melted toffee rich caramel and wet sticky brown sugar . theres some yeast in there as well but mostly sweetness in accordance with the style . mouthfeel very little carbonation but the sugary flavors are pleasing to the cheeks . drinkability definitely a sipper . the . abv commands respect and the sugary nature precludes guzzling . this is a good dessert or end of night beer to open and split between friends good friends . comments true this brewery has put out some duds . but mostly they are innovative and strive to hit the style dead on . this was a bulls eye .,taste,1.0,1
nice traditional wit . pale straw color in presentation somewhat cloudy . poured with a nice head and continued to effervesce through the tasting . some lacing that continued to adhere to the glass during consumption . mild slightly yeasty smell . very enjoyable taste . nice spices stimulate the taste buds while in the mouth . taste of coriander lingers at the finish . very enjoyable and drinkable . not as overpowering as hoegaarden at the finish .,taste,0.8,1
poured into an imperial pint glass . color was a nice dark solid brown that was completely opaque with a light brown foamy head . the head started as fingers and within a few minutes was just froth on top with a little clinging to the side . aroma was sweet brown sugar chocolate brown bread with a hint of coffee . taste was sweet like a hershey s chocolate bar with a touch of vanilla and a slightly bitter aftertaste . coated very well in the mouth not overly carbonated just slightly watery in the throat . very very easy to drink drank was faster than i realized .,taste,0.7,1
look it poured a transparent orange brown colour with a thin tannish head that did not disappear smell exceptional . it smells delicious . a little sour with some sweetness in there . i m looking forward to this beer . taste the taste is surprisingly astringent . it s got some fantastic malt flavours to balance it out though . i would n t say it s quite balanced but it s not bad . too many hops though . the astringency lingers . i m not a fan of that . mouthfeel it feels thicker than i expected from the appearance . it s a perfectly good mouthfeel . overall this beer is average . i do n t think i ll buy it again . it s too sour astringent .,taste,0.4,0
this beer came a dark amber with hints of brown and a touch of red grape . the head was a frothy off white tan . smells of . cap n crunch . i did n t notice it at first but once my buddy pointed it out that s all i could smell . there s sweet peanut butter backed by a slight woody pine . tastes thin and sweet with green grapes and smooth grainy barley but the cap n begins to blossom out here too . this is well balanced by a dry peanut and english hops and finishes with a touch of hazel nut extract . i would have liked to see a more prominently english malt . also the extract was a little on the heavy side . feels light and fine with a nice frothy buzz of carbonation that fades quickly in the mouth . nice but the cap n was a little hard to over look . even then it s still pretty solid .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a into a wine glass . thick black motor oil . very glad this was split among of us or so . this stained the glass for sure . smells like straight up booze with some dark chocolate and licorice in there . tastes incredible especially as it warms up . there are some subtle cocoa notes as well as a hint of coffee towards the end . it is sure a sipper . it feels so thick and chewy in the mouth it is a meal in itself . this is a delicious beer but it is really hard to get down unless you take real small sips but nonetheless very memorable .,taste,0.9,1
this beer poured a light clear amber with a nice off white head . there were many active little bubbles coming up through the body . the smell was very nice piney spicy hops with a sweet buttery biscuit note . the taste was sweet and malty up front the sweetness was fruity like apricots . the bitterness was there at the end piney with a little spiciness . a little too much malt not much just a little . the mouthfeel is buttery smooth and the tight carbonation with the ending hops make this very drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
i was glad i finished my review in writing before i read the others makes me feel better about saying the same things . the beer pours from the bottle but with a lack of head and the dark coffee lacing you would expect . this follows through on the smell which has little in common with bourbon other than place of birth the mouthfeel is thin as reported above but the taste has enough malt to hang in there as a drinkable dark beer its just a disappointment as a bourbon stout .,taste,0.4,0
i guess the numbers are ok but i really did not like this beer . i mean like the man said if this is the sort of thing you like you ll like this beer . i did n t . i do n t hate it like i hate harpoon winter warmer . i do n t have the patience for it that i have each year for anchor s osa . for all the world it seems to me like a very successful combination of yoohoo and mouthwash but less carbonated . a decent mouthfeel and yes it is balanced but my first impression and i could n t shake it even as the beer warmed while i consumed it was of listerine . and as the malt asserted itself a bit then you know like chocolate milk . so i guess xmas sorta kinda . it reminds me of a french beer i had years ago cant remember what it was called but it came in this black plastic shell in a three pack oddly because it was billed as an aphrodisiac a beer for lovers . i guess i m not a lover . i found someone who took two of the bottles off my hands .,taste,0.6,1
pours a brilliantly clear light gold with a thick dense rocky head that lasts well . good belgian lacing on the glass . spicy peppery noble hop aroma dominates . crisp clean flavor profile is very light and delicate . noble hops take center stage but are well balanced by the malt content leaving just a slightly bitter aftertaste . hints of pepper and spice continued from the aroma . very light bodied and smooth with a slight alcohol warmth towards the finish . extremely easy drinking but there s enogh here to be enjoyed . crisp and light seems to be the order of the day here . very refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
poured into my stone old guardian glass . has a dark ruby body that is semi opaque . two finger slightly off white head . dies down to a slim layer of foam on top . nice lacing . smells of caramel malts apple and apricot esters . reminiscent of gratitude . taste is fairly subtle and follows smell . caramel toffee malts apple apricot some dark berries subtle vanilla oak . bourbon is barely noticeable . mouthfeel is on the high end of medium bodied . low carbonation . smooth but too light on the palate for such a big beer imo . i like my big beers to be a little more assertive . no heat which is a bit odd . i actually might like a bit more heat . deceptively easy to drink . wish it were more flavorful .,taste,0.6,1
a typical iipa look . took a hard pour to get a nice two finger head . s disappointed in the smell here . not getting much hoppy aroma . no pines or citrus here . lots of malt though . t not diggin this . really expecting a hop bomb like others have described but this is much much more malty that i expected or would like . not getting any hops really . just a one note malt . m heavy and syrupy . again disappointment . d the only thing this has going for it is how nicely it masks the . . i love southern tier brews but this one . not sure if its a bad bottle or what . just huge disappointment .,taste,0.4,0
i hope i have the right beer . my bottle looks a little different and advertises the brew is english style old ale . i think i m right a lot of the other reviews sound the same . appearance dark brown . aroma copper and taffy . pallet very good . sweet caramel incased in malt . finish long and smoky . guzzle factor per style newcastle goes down easier . this beer bitter bight s hard . but still very good texture ale like extra very good beer . very bitter but still has robust malt . not a quencher . but a great pizza beer . i am going to enjoy my second bottle with pizza . ca n t wait .,taste,0.9,1
poured degrees fahrenheit into a dogfish head bulbed pint . no born date . pours a lucid copper with gold reflections and a healthy two finger head very light brown . no lacing to speak of . smell consists of some overripe fruit honey and earth . smoothness is the key here honey and rasin blend with a hint of pine resin and creme.sweet slightly cloying and coating of the mouth . glides across the palate . women are going to love this beer . opens up a little bit as it warms . overall a really pretty pleasant drink that i would n t hesitate to pick up again . a lot of layering in terms of especially smell and flavor . unique in terms of styling and very well executed . .,taste,0.9,1
this is has the same ingedients and messurements as the hazelnut brown nector but with slightly higher lovibond colour . although its been a year since my last brown nector it seems to me the morimoto version has a slightly bigger hazelnut flavor . pours deep brown with a head that vanishes into a small amount of tan lacing very quickly . modest smell of hazelnut and hazelnut . almost coco like taste while in the mouth . then big hazelnut flavor squashes what ever else is trying to show through . hazelnut takes off his coat and sticks around for a while . im sure some hops are in there somewhere trying to break free . finally hazelnut bids me farewell leaving behind as the bottle states a smooth malty finish . sweetness takes the drinkability down a notch .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy straw with a white head . good lacing . nose has wheaty malts citrus and a collection of spices . taste has sweet malts citrus fruits and more herbal spices . body is a bit light but still pretty easy to drink . perhaps more of a belgian pale ale but still a decent beer .,taste,0.6,1
bottling found at the store today . for this was a score i usually see it for pours halfway between orange and ruby . not much head or carbonation for that matter . the aroma is of thick sweet bready malts . it actually reminds me of the smell of light malt extract . i good bit of alcohol comes through as well . there s a bright acidity in the nose that at first lead me to think this could have been infected but is not the case that disappears with a little warming kind of an odd phenomena but not objectionable . in the mouth sweet sticky bready malts combine with a relatively strong alcohol prickle . at . abv i guess the recipe has changed in the past years this is hardly surprising and although it does work for the beer a bit less would be nice . the alcohol functions in the same manner as hops might but they re nowhere to be found in this beer . a little bit of chocolate comes through early but is pushed aside by a very dark fruitiness namely figs which lingers into the finish . the oak presence in both the nose and taste is pretty small and i suspect it may be more prominent in fresher bottles . it s very smooth and lacks that raw woody quality but rather imparts nice notes of vanilla . the mouthfeel is surprisingly thin for a beer of this sort by not thin in an absolute sense i d say medium full . there is however a sticky sort of sensation in the mouth after the swallow . samael s ale is a nice sipping beer with a tasty complex flavor . it lacks somewhat in other aspects but is in no way except it s alcohol presence objectionable . i ca n t speak of newer vintages but can at least recommend aged bottles . it s sort of piqued my interest in avery s demon serious which i ll soon be seeking out .,taste,0.8,1
farmhouse hatter pours a lovely tangerine hued amber color with a nice frothy head that is beige in color . the head has wonderful retention and lacing . it fittingly looks like a head that is part ipa and part belgian ale . the aroma is predominantly hoppy with plenty of juicy citrus notes such as grapefruit and mandarin orange . i also pick up some pineapple and a bit of pine that mingle in with just a rumor of spicy yeast esters . all of this is supplemented with a nice biscuity malt character . wow the flavor is so different from the aroma that i am a bit flabbergasted . the belgian yeast comes through way more adding plenty of funky spice and a slight tartness to the flavor . the hops seem slightly more restrained and way more bitter . white grapefruit takes the place of the ruby red that i smelled in the aroma . the blend of citrus hops and yeast definitely give this beer a sour citrus sort of vibe . the malt is pretty much overshadowed and just adds a sweetness that is balanced out by the tart and bitter . as the beer warms some nice apricot and peach flavors start to come out . the mouthfeel is medium with a fairly lively amount of carbonation . this beer is exciting on the palate with the bitterness tartness and carbonation getting jiggy on the dance floor that is my tongue . this is a very interesting and enjoyable brew . i have to say that before i took a sip i was thinking it would be good but boring . after tasting it though i have to say that this is a really interesting beer that has some nice flavors . not the best belgian style ipa by a long shot but certainly a fun beer to drink . i would definitely recommend people give this a try .,taste,0.7,1
this brew poured a beautiful cloudy golden liquid . the aroma while pouring was very fruity . it formed a nice white head probably half an inch thick . the head quickly dissipated but left a thin lace on the glass . the word to describe this tripel is fruity . and i mean that in the best way possible . any description of the taste of this brew should include the phrases liquid bread yeasty and fruity in it . the yeast esters maltiness and hint of warming alcohol in this brew make this a wonderful example of the tripel style of beer . i will relish finishing off this six pack . what higher praise is there .,taste,1.0,1
big thanks to grownfool for sending me this as part of a recent trade . this was definitely smoky and i hate to say this but there is something about rauch smoked beers that is similar to wet dog . cheap beef jerky too . band aids almost . the flavor is a little bit of chocolate then some smoky rubbery flavors . i m sorry but i can not fuck with smoked beers yet .,taste,0.7,1
alright first note just paid . for a typical ounce bottle of an imported witbier from japan . although this is n t the first hitachino offering that i ve sampled i had originally paid about bucks for a larger size . glad i was able to find a smaller and cheaper sample because i was n t blown away by this particular brew and for the steep price i paid definitely do n t think this one was worth it although it is a unique stab at the style . definitely smells better than it tastes in my opinion . the aroma is full of citrus lemon vanilla wheat and coriander which is very noticeable . the taste is very pepperish almost reminds me of a lemon flavored seltzer . much more so than the nest weizen which was my first sample from this brewery . in my opinon there is too much of a pepper flavor and not enough vanilla and citrus that i look forward to when sampling a witbier . would opt for a less expensive belgian or german sample anyday even though the mouthfeel was good and the drinkability on this brew is great . goes down smooth very crisp and clean . glad i sampled this one although probably would n t purchase this again unless i could find it for much cheaper . go for the nest weizen .,taste,0.6,1
fat tire is a very interesting beer . it s available in a fairly large area west of the mississippi i think yet does not taste mass produced . there are many layers to the aroma and the taste both of which i enjoy . this beer like new belgium s trippel have a dark fruit aroma and taste that i find very intriguing . i think it s almost like a currant or a fig as i said very interesting . however i would not give it very many props for style as i do n t typically want to have currants or figs in a beer that i drink every day . it is very interesting however and i enjoy it thoroughly .,taste,0.8,1
can anybody explain why it has taken me cans to review this beer in a can . . . well can you . i dedicate this review to one of my former students bluette no last names who went by blue . blue this is for you how do you do . enough . this is a prime example of stone s fizzy yellow beers . i could not even finish the pour before the fizzy bone white head wanted to give up on me . oh well . color was a light lemon yellow with ne quality clarity and loads of co bubbles . nose was not blue green or even yellow it was more brown . sulfur if you get my drift . that can actually be a good thing in some lagers but not if adjuncts are involved . as salty dog once said you homebrewers need to understand the descriptor fecal should not be used as an adjunct . ha . words to drink by . mouthfeel was thin for all of that carbonation . jeez o i really feel as if i am missing out here . i refreshed the glass with more beer i had a oz . can to work with and still did not get any fizz on the tongue . what i did get was that sulfurous nose but a slight sweetness on the tongue . maybe i should just hold my breath when i drink this . or better yet a clothespin like i once did as a teenager with stroh s i really disliked the original recipe as a kid who knows what it is now . that was actually better . it had the adjunct qualities that i now recognize immediately but for the style it was about par for the course . the nose on the other hand . finish was slightly dry unobtrusive another dime a dozen macro adjunct lagers . oh well . i still remember my first liberty in vancouver during expo at a strip joint . it was much better then .,taste,0.6,1
appearance a nearly clear orange amber body with lots of sediment in solution . on top a generous ivory colored head that endures until the end of the glass leaving excellent lacing especially given the high alcohol content . aroma there s certainly no mistaking this for anything but a double ipa . up front a massive wave of potent northwestern hops with the classic floral piney and citrusy characteristics . underneath a solid caramel malt base and plenty of booze . taste wow this is big . once again the hops lead the charge and exhibit brilliant piney resiny and citrusy mostly grapefruit flavors . it s not a total hop bomb blowout though as the biscuity caramel malt backbone and brawny alcohol content are able to keep everything relatively balanced . while it s certainly a bitter beer and i do n t doubt the over ibu rating for a second the bitterness can be deceptively mellow at times . the aftertaste is strong and dominated by bitter grapefruity hop flavors . mouthfeel medium full bodied with moderate carbonation and a dry finish . you can certainly feel the booze in the mouth and throat but they are pleasant sensations . the resiny hops tend to coat the mouth giving the bitter aftertaste lots of life . drinkability with a massive flavor profile over ten percent alcohol content and a full body this is certainly a sip and contemplate beer . that being said i had no trouble whatsoever devouring all ounces in one sitting . verdict as i had expected with over ibus and alcohol content maharaja is a massive beer . this is your typical big untamed unleashed double ipa with a massive hop character but a solid enough malt backbone to keep everything in check . this is only the second avery beer i ve tried but i have to say i m thoroughly impressed so far .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy pale orange color with a thin white head that dissappears immediately . aroma is alright . citrus and a little bit of spice . taste is unimpressive . a little pale malt showing some bready notes . a little citrus too . this brew does n t really hide the alcohol well either . mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied and adequately carbonated . drinkability is about average . seems sessionable but flavors are uninspiring .,taste,0.4,0
. for a oz single jacks . batch . . abv . per the website packaged august but no ingredients listed . the bottle states it is brewed with michigan grown barley malt . pours out to a clear medium amber forming a sticky resinous yellow head with excellent retention and thick sheets of lacing . carbonation is very mild . minimal sediment in the bottle . the aroma opens with what smells like centennial hops fruity with a hint of mango and pineapple followed by vanilla cherries apple juice and when swirled a little sour milk . mouthfeel is thick soft and syrupy with a dense body . this beer falls in the old ale american strong ale category for those who are wondering . the taste begins with the piney hops and is followed by an odd malty sourness bitterness combo with figs and dates . it s hard to put my finger on it but the malt is definitely sour and the bitterness has a chemical metallic component to it that is very peculiar . aftertaste of tobacco green wood and pine . hrmmm this is a weird beer . i expect better quality from bell s let alone a th anniversary brew . this one is nothing to get excited about and i m definitely not inclined to buy another .,taste,0.4,0
an amber ale with delicate malt flavor and a nice crisp finish . natural raspberry flavor is added at kegging .,taste,0.6,1
really good beer . i m not sure if it should be called doppelbock really . according to the packaging it is their oktoberfest beer raised to doppelbock strength which implies to me that this is more of a double imperial oktoberfest of which i have had several . avery makes a good one . delicious though . all sweet dark fruit and surprisingly smooth for such a high abv . beer . will knock you back . looks beautiful deep red going into brown in the glass .,taste,1.0,1
huge thanks to t shx for this extra . bottle split into tulips . a cloudy golden yellow hue . huge two fingers of white head nearly escape the glass . thick sticky lace is left behind . s full on belgian yeast . loads of belgian influenced spices . coriander clove and anise . a good amount of citrus fruit wet hop cones and some modest barn yard funk . this is a potent saison for sure . t the flavors are bit more on the bitter side than i m used to in my saisons . the belgian yeast is strong as is the spice profile . however this is over shadowed by a full on hoppy bitterness . it sort of takes away from the flavor profile . the hops settle down as it warms bit is still has a rather acrid finish . m medium body with a strong carbonation level . super dry finish . o well it was interesting for sure . not sure if they were going for a bitter hop profile or not . might have to revisit this one someday to compare .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a clear yellow with minimal head . surprised to see a very very minute amount of lacing on the glass . s smell is faint slightly sweet lots of corn . a bit of barley too . t taste is more corn and light sweetness all flavors are faint and on the whole the taste is pretty watery . m feels thin and watery too medium carbonation . d very little interest in drinking this there s nothing to discover after the first sip and the taste gets very boring by the end of the glass . on the other hand nothing difficult about it either . i ll bump the number value up a little considering the style . while this is better than other mass produced pale lagers i ve had it leaves a lot to be desired as a beer . pick it up if it s being put up against the likes of pbr bud etc . or light beers avoid otherwise .,taste,0.4,0
king of barleywines . it is not subtle and it overpowers your every sense . do n t drink this beer unless you have a serious love of extreme beers . i drank this on draft at the rogue taphouse in newport or and it rocked my world . a dark brown with a dark head . s smells like poison . t has an overpowering bitterness at first but on the second sip you detect an amazing complexity . raisins bourbon brown sugar hops . wow . could be considered a right of passage . awesome flavor . this is the barleywine against all others will be measured . m medium some definite gravity but not syrupy . d you would n t want to drink more than one or two . overall this beer defines extreme beer . love or it hate it it is not for everyone .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a clear copper orange with two fingers of off white head that recedes into a thin layer with good lacing . s sweet citrus notes of orange and pineapple at first followed by some grapefruit notes as well . grassy hop aromas bring up the earthy finish . t grapefruit up front followed by a strong kick of piny hop flavors . there are some grassy notes in there as well giving it an overall earthy flavor . the finish has a fairly strong bitterness as well as some metallic flavors . m medium body and carbonation this beer is a bit oily feeling with the strong bitterness . o this beer looks and smells good but lets down on the flavor . the strong bitterness and metallic aftertaste are not appealing .,taste,0.4,0
this beer poured a super dark rich mohogany color . creamy head that took a while to settle . epic lace on the glass . the apperance looks menacing of things to come . the smell was not that prevalent . very complex taste . rich hoppyness yet also creamy . bitter yet smooth . malts are also a prevalent factor . the mouthfeel is very tingly and refreshing . the bitterness stays with you . this is a delicious yet dangerous brew . i often turn into an arrogant bastard when drinking this so be carefull memeber of the general population .,taste,1.0,1
listed on bottle . i miss the silk screened bottles southern tier were doing but at least they still have the unique classy look . but how does the beer look . it s dark chocolate black with highlights like red wine . head is thin and thins further to a nice brown crown . aroma is that of just about any well made american stout . roasty toasty hints of chocolate and coffee . earthy grainy . a little mineral in there . some alcohol comes through with warming giving it an almost liqueur type nose . flavor brings on a mildly spiced chocolate front and center . i m thinking the spice essence is actually coming from the abv which is otherwise not even detected . it s got the big gooey feel to it in flavor and texture of a big big stout balanced by a soft luxurious earthiness and slick smooth mouthfeel . the wonderful chocolate flavor keeps coming in waves like a gourmet hot chocolate with hints of coffee mocha graham cracker licorice molasses and a hop bitterness that almost gets swallowed by the seductive rich flavors . yum yummy and holy shit this is yummy . oat is absolutely wonderful . strap a feedbag to me like the horse on the label fill it with oat and i ll be good . southern tier generously throws a lot of ingredients into their bomber beers and combined with talent and vision it results in incredible beers like this . these guys can brew a mean stout and this is one of their best beers overall . hail .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into a tulip a pours a dark brown with ruby highlights and a nice dark tan head which fades to a ring and leaves no lacing on the glass . s the nose is damn near the same as dr with big notes of nutmeg cinnamon and alspice along with some chocolate notes in the background . t the taste is about the same as well . big flavors of nutmeg cinnamon pumpkin and chocolate . the pumpkin is very subtle or maybe just overwhelmed by the spices . this will probably do well with a year or on it . m the feel is thin with a super creamy finish due to the carbonation . pretty disappointing as dr was pretty thick which made the finish last forever . o the flavors and aroma are nice but the mouthfeel detracts from the beer pretty heavily . i will set one down to try again in a year and hopefully it has thickened up a bit .,taste,0.9,1
i got mine at the same tasting that goldtwins got his . thanks mike eyedrinkale . not quite black . darkest ruby . nice light tan pitted head . sweet caramel malt aroma . chocolate low hops . nice cherry and stone fruit . body a bit light and bubbly . mike passed on the brewers disclaimer that it might be a little oxidized from its age years but this tasted perfectly fine to me . one of the better beers at the imperial stout tasting .,taste,0.9,1
i am starting a new goal to try all of the herkimers beers . it wo n t be an easy task but it will be quite the journey . had this at the octoberfest party last night . served in a plastic cup . vintage . color is a dark golden orange . small layer of khaki head . aroma malty and sweet . caramel flavors . grassy hops . odd smell in the background that i ca n t figure out . taste weedy grassy hops . with bready and caramel malt flavors . fairly bland . there is a huge off flavor with this beer . it is the off flavor i taste in most of their beers . it just throws the entire beer off . mouthfeel creamy and smooth . medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . ends dry and bland . overall not a good octoberfest beer at all . the off flavor just brings this beer down . a big waste of . i wo n t be having this one again .,taste,0.2,0
bottle and tap the bottle was better than tap which had lost all aroma . overpowering alcohol taste and its by no means a strong ale . lacks all maltiness and no nice dry finish . ok on the citrus but that alcohol bite really kills it . maybe was a bad year . and expensive . euro same as they re charging for sierra nevada s torpedo which is the best ipa available in ireland .,taste,0.4,0
apperance nice dark brown colour with and off white heat that sticks for a little bit . a nice lace . smell a nice full smell . smells of spices and a caramel smell also . taste this definitely tastes great . strong spice at the end . it is has a bite definitely has an alcohol taste . caramel is in there . mouthfeel leaves coating on the toungue . it is very smooth and rich . a good brew thick rich flavourful,taste,1.0,1
bottle back at tumalo campground . late eveniing.sky mauve.quater moon . dark brown ale light brown thick creamy head . malty roasted aromas dark chocolate . rather milky taste slightly toasted oat . lite coffee dark chocolate only cacoa . tastes like a true english porter . good smooth yet thin in style mouthfeel . very nice drinkable and lowish alkie .,taste,0.7,1
i ve only had this x before . i picked up a oz . to celebrate the fantastic peugeot carbolite bike i picked up for the other day at a thrift store . serving type bottle i think this is the only way appearance morning piss . yellow . yummy . smell similar to a hefeweizen . taste light piss . literally no taste . little malt and finishes slightly bready . mouthfeel pretty decent actually . better than the rainier lager i drank before this . drinkability i m not a fan of this beer . it s easy to drink but i feel retarded for buying it since it s promoted everywhere and they have lots of slobs trying to be cool and wearing their logo . and the fact that college kids and girls would really like this makes me not want to buy or drink it . if something bad happened and i wanted some beer to down this would work perfect or if it was real hot and i was bored .,taste,0.3,0
on tap pint glass . stone imperial russian stout pours a striking thick rich velvety brown black with a medium head which looks and laces like a chocolate milkshake . chocolate coffee and hoppiness compete for attention in the nose with a tiny hint of oak . the foretaste is also dominated by creamy sweet chocolate the aftertaste meanwhile is a completely different animal mildly bitter and sour with surprisingly contained spirits . an overtone of citrus sounds a high note through the taste but i find it to be distracting from the rich profound bass of dark roasted malt and mild almond . mild carbonation and a little acidity fill out a big boomy mouthfeel not unlike the very similar north coast old rasputin . at first the bifurcation of flavors in stone imperial russian stout put me off but on further drinking they reveal themselves to be in harmony while retaining their distinctness . this is quite a heavy thick ale with a lot going on . i like it but it might be difficult to have more than one especially at nearly . .,taste,1.0,1
picked this up in belgium in summer . no obvious date on the cap . served in my westvleteren chalice . a pours with a finger of soapy white foam that slowly dissipates to a thin cap and a ton of lace . nearly opaque hazed golden peach color . excellent looking brew . s smells like an abbey single . lemony citrus grassy hops graham cracker pale malt backbone a touch of honey and banana and some belgian style yeast . as it warms there are some slight medicinal notes . t the taste is a little more smoothed out with a good amount of bread light pepper some hay and floral hoppiness and a tiny touch of sourness in the finish . the near is imperceptible . m soft tingly carbonation light medium body that is quite smooth . dry finish with only light residual stickiness . quite refreshing . d it s the session beer of the westvleteren monks if it s good enough for them it s good enough for me . i ll always have fond memories of sipping this with urbain bryna and dave schuster at cafe in de vrede .,taste,0.8,1
appearance pouring a opaque black with a frothy light brown head with a very creamy texture . alot like a the froth on top of a cappucino . aroma small notes of burnt hops among other hints of espresso beans . very subtle hints of bourbon . taste with a mouthfeel like the smoothest milk chocolate or closer to silk . nice espresso bean notes with mild mocha hints . notes this one i thought was going to be a bit bigger . but none the less a nice and very drinkable oatmeal stout .,taste,0.6,1
picked up bottles last christmas release and had one while at the brewery appearance pours a deep reddish brown . syrupy and with as it is swilled in the glass it has minimal carbonation . legs of alcohol form on the glass as it settles indicating the high alcohol . aroma smells of chocolate cake with a warm raspberry sauce . complex malt and dark fruit aromas . taste and mouthfeel heavy dark malt sweetness with a slight tart raspberry character . somewhat syrupy and cloying with caramel and cake . alcohol is hidden well but is definitely there in the finish with a slight throat burning . carbonation is very light and only slight helps refresh the tongue from the syrupy sweetness . drinkability this is definitely not an everyday beer . even if you could get it . its very complex and i still ca n t get past the chocolate and raspberry aroma . this would be an occasional sipper possibly for desert or with a dark chocolate sampler . per bottle is a little steep but it is worth the occasional expense . if it was less or i could afford it this would definitely be used in a raspberry reduction .,taste,1.0,1
growler from village beer in buffalo . a poured a nice amber colour translucent with a yellow orange glow . s smell of hickory smoke and some light bready malts . t in your face hickory smoke . tastes like someone put a bunch of liquid smoke in to an amber ale which drowns out all of the malt flavours . disappointing palate . m light body moderate to heavy carbonation . d could n t even get through a quarter of my pint glass . drain pour .,taste,0.2,0
i need to review this brew so i can quit thinking about it . consumed the map room served in . l schlenkerla glass pours a deep amber superb clarity . finger appetizing head stands strong over the rim and fades slowly swirls of lacing left around the glass down to the last sip one big patch looked like a guy on a penny farthing bike according to my notes . huh . aroma is complex the obvious and glorious smell of smoke is there mingling with caramel raisin and slow roasting brisket . taste follows suit a wave of smoky caramel richness up front very faint plum chocolate notes as well . substantial and delicious grilled brisket summer sausage . makes its way into the mix mid palate alongside a hint of vanilla before more smoke and a touch of spicy noble hop bitterness in the subtle dry finish . mouthfeel is almost creamy . medium bodied . not too light not too heavy . regular doppelbocks can be a bit sweet for me this one is very well attenuated showcasing the unique schlenkerla malt flavor while ratcheting up the drinkabilty to an obscene level . seek it out .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle at fridge temp poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass . bottled on . pours a clear golden somewhat orange color with a small half inch of white head . settled to a ring pretty quickly but i blame that on the bottle being cold directly out of the fridge had this been a little warmer im sure i would have got a bigger head . a touch of lace . in the aroma pine grapefruit orange rind citrus and grassy hops dominate . a touch of grainy malt . yumm . delicous taste . very nicely balanced . pine grapefruit orange rind resinous hop balanced so nicely by a great tasting caramel grainy tasting malt maybe even a touch of honey and butter in the malt as well . the malt is really what makes this beer for me . finishs with a grassy bitter hop flavor and some of that caramel malt goodness . leaves a good amount of lingering bitterness on the palate . medium to light body good carb for the style . goes down really easy and smooth . good amount of resiny bitter hops on the palate but nothing kicking your teeth out . really good drinkability goes down really easy but still has a mouthfull of flavor . a really good beer to session anytime of year . ive had this plenty of times before kind of a staple brew for me but the first time ive had a chance to review it . highly recommended from me everyone should try this .,taste,1.0,1
my favorite beer for cold days . it pours a golden and redish syrupy beer with little head the smell is alcoholic with some hops and honey . it s taste although it s abv is is very well balanced by the sweetness of the malt and the shy hops it hides all thats to be hidden from the alcoholic taste and leaves the good stuff . with a sweet dry aftertaste that stays like forever this most be it in regards to strong beers my point of view . it feels like syrup with little carbonation although is sweet the alcohol compenses it . it can go down easy when cold but i really dont recomend drinking more than or trust me on this one jeje. ps i think that this beer most be considered as an eisbock it is brewed by freezing a dopplebock and taking away the remaining water.,taste,1.0,1
big ltr waxed flip top picked up today at the coop for . immediately put into the fridge until after the long haul work day . gave one little glass to brenda and poured one for myself . we both enjoyed it . . i finished mine and poured a regular sweetgrass into my same new belgium snifter . enjoyed that . now i am back for the review of the daddy . the abundance and the stickiness of the head amazes me on this one . alot of the cellar reserve brews i ve had from gt have n t had the best carbonation levels. this is perfect . picture perfect. head atop a polished amber brew . very nice sticky lacing adds well to the allure . hop aroma is balanced toward grapefruit and various citrus . but there is definitely some spiciness and an herbal quality that comes about toward the end . malts play second fiddle. but are more than present. quite a bit of caramel and toasty notes . flavor is more malt dominant out of the gate than the aroma . significant sweetness . mirrored toasty caramel . blends perfectly into the expected citrus dominant hoppiness . not as bitter as i had hoped not a bad thing . really very balanced and tastes very fresh right now . finish is a long lingering grapefruity with some yeasty fruitiness to add to the complexity . spicy hoppiness plays well throughout. i would be amazed if a significant portion of the flavoring hops were n t german noble s or saaz. be amazed . body is on the heavy side. but definitely not out of line. you can tell the brewer did not want their th anniversary conquest to be an blitz of hop bitterness and out of whack citrus overtones . instead it is very very balanced and it is apparent alot of care thought went into this one . the spiciness really hits a high note as it warms. adds a ton of complexity to an already otherwise very interesting take on an american dipa . this beer toes the line on balance . i could see how a slightly lesser body could sway my opinions. but right now . i am going to go finish my bottle and chill out a bit . edit i ca n t wait for the other coming brews . the mountainberry sounds very interesting. and a double bitch creek should be out of this world . x of au naturale has me dreaming more about the label than the brew. but i will cross that fantasy when i come to it .,taste,0.9,1
man . why ca n t more us brewers do lagers like great lakes . pours a deep golden color with a bit of head on top but not too much . still it manages to have a pretty fair amount of lacing . smells crisp and malty with a little noble hop hint . the taste is surprisingly bold . sweet and malty with a lot of bready grains and still a pilsner like hop presence too . the lager yeast does n t really show itself in this one as much as some others . just a little bit of alcohol and huskiness rounds this one out . maybe a tiny hint of dms that s likely a lager yeast bi product . goes down like a macro lager but with x the flavor . tough to argue with that . i bet the germans would be proud of this beer too . just like their other beers if gl was in my area i think i d have them in my fridge at all times .,taste,0.7,1
no pop to it whatsoever as i pulled the cork . poured from the ml bottle into my dogfish snifter . it poured black in color with some spotty tan lacing scattered across the top of the beer . the aroma shows a strong earthy peat flavor to it . it has a burnt or charred like flavor to it as well . the scotch comes through and adds some whiskey and alcohol booziness flavors to it . i get just a bit of a malty sweet chocolate flavor to it but really the beer flavor is overshadowed it s all peat and scotch . the taste is pretty awful after the first sip i m not sure i can handle much more . it tastes like charcoal and dirt . there really are n t any redeeming beer characteristics to it . the scotch comes out but even that is somewhat overshadowed by the peat . the mouthfeel is on the heavier side with carbonation being very low . overall it was pretty bad and most likely going to be a drainpour after i finish this review . it did n t have any beer qualities to it and the scotch flavor was n t very good either . the peat just overpowered everything and gave it a charcoal and dirt like flavor . terrible beer overall and a complete waste of money .,taste,0.2,0
ml brown bottle oured into a standard english pint pot . a. orange coloured beer topped by a slightly yellow loosely bubbled head that shrank rapidly . s. malty quite hoppy reminded me somewhat of stone s ruiinition ipa orange zest citrusy floral bouquet . t. fairly hoppy traces of pine hints of nuttiness . a nice bitter finish . m. medium fairly smooth . d. a nice pale ale from f.d . one that i would thoroughly recommend you try if you have yet to do so .,taste,0.7,1
serving oz bottle plenty of fine bubbles rise through a translucent light yellow body toward a finger thick frothy white head . impressive amounts of thin sticky lacing are left about the glass the only remnants left as the once billowing white head slowly fades into a thick frothy cap . somewhat muted on the nose with aromas of floral hops grainy malts and bitter hop oils meld with hints of sweet bready biscuits and a bit of minerals on the nose . what happened to this beer . i remember it being darker in color near translucent amber with a much stronger bitter flavor paired with a nice dry hop finish . now it features restrainted metallic hop bitters upfront with a bit of sweet malts peaking on the mid palate followed by some bready biscuts and dry grass on the finish . flavors are very light and muted overall it s quite restrained . mouthfeel is light for the style with ample fizzy carbonation . flavor and hop bitters are dumbed down with a very short but not unpleasant finish . this goes down easy with a small refreshing hop bite and good off dry bready finish very quaffable for an ipa . what happened to this brew harpoon . it used to be a true hophead s ipa with great malts to match . i hate to say it but now it tastes like a bmc level ipa for the masses not for the die hard craft brew fan but it s a good as a session party or backup beer . cheers .,taste,0.4,0
pours a familiar dark showing only the slightest hint of red glow under some intense light . a brownish head that shrinks over minutes although it leaves something behind . some carbonation is happening here . lacing is spectacular. very tight knit with a beautiful gravity effect with each tilt of the glass . entrancing . aroma is fantomey if such a word exists . awfully tart in the nose for something so dark . wheat something roasty and something citrusy combine for what seems to be a richer fantome scent experience . taste . first thing that hits you is the bitterness of the oft quoted horse blanket in the back of your throat and an alcoholic bitterness heading down . this leaves me with a hint of chocolate and some astringency . following sips surpass the bitter and allow a bunch of fruity sweeter tastes to emerge . cherries ginger and clove . mouthfeel is light and bubbly perfect counterpoint to the complexity of the body . average drinkability will edit if i finish the bottle and change my mind . overall my nd favorite fantome to pissenlit happy i had the opportunity to try one . bottle goes underground for now .,taste,0.9,1
served on tap at coopetsmiths reviewed live a n presents a transparent copper color with a one finger white head of fair creaminess . relatively appealing . s caramel dark fruit bread and alcohol . not too much else . t sweet malt caramel alcohol and bread . well balanced but a bit simple perhaps . good for the styles . m very smooth and very wet . not really applicable . d a nice barley wine but probably not one i d have again .,taste,0.7,1
received this brew from clockworksorange as an extra in a trade . scratch in my quest to drink the first tregs scratch brews . drank from my black butte ping glass while watching duke vs. clemson . appearance pours a dark amber brownish with a massive two finger creamy light tan head that looks like itll never recede . it never really does and leaves a half finger cap and collar with enough lace for two beers . smell not the biggest nose in the world but decent . nicely roasted malt base that is very porter like and that is where the similarities end in the nose . like dead reckoning this porter has a very fruity head that has light cherry characteristics . very yeasty as well with a bubblegum like sweetness . taste damn this is good . starts with a nice lightly kilned malt base that has a soft sweetness about it . a light yeast tone is present as well that has an almost fennel like quality about it . crisp with a bit of light berry that mingles around in the background somewhere . there is a flavor in the beer that i cant pick out . its somewhere in the vicinity of fennel or celery . i know that sounds weird but its great i really love this beer a lot . super tasty . mouthfeel a tad thin but not bad for a porter . crisp light carbonation . drinkability i have no idea what that different taste is that is in this brew . its freaking awesome though whatever it is . its very very unique and im loving the hell out of it . i like this porter more than dead reckoning by a lot . big thanks to clockworksorange for the opportunity to try this wonderful brew .,taste,1.0,1
pours a solid brown color with a big frothy khaki colored head . the head takes its time settling but seems a little loose and the beer appears watery . the aroma is of a moderate roast coffee . that aroma is nice but i do n t get much else from the porter . the taste is of coffee pleasant and not bitter . there is some slight roast notes . besides the coffee there is not much depth to this porter . i am disappointed based on the reviews . the feel is light very light for the style . the carbonation is light which helps lead to a watery feel . an overall light coffee bitterness on the palate . nice coffee flavor but that is about it . the rest of the porter falls short and is thin . i wanted to like this more but it is way too thin .,taste,0.8,1
i have had this beer twice . a pours a dark nearly black beer . carbonation was nearly no existent along with no head . s really hard to find with out really giving the glass a swirl . smells like roasted coffee and prunes very pleasant only if it were more prominent . t first notes that hit were the roasted coffee bitterness and slightly fruity . as the beer warmed up it seemed to get sweeter more toffie like with the prune flavor coming out more . very tasty . m for an oatmeal stout i thought it was a little then coupled with the really low carbonantion there was nothing special about this . d not one i will be craving but definitely a beer i could have one or two of .,taste,0.8,1
very little note on this one . blonde carmel color . next day fizz . yea all for me good hop and yeastyness light body sweet nose no foam retention very very fine lace light fresh hazelnut finish . i liked it but there s no telling how long it was in the store . most people wo n t buy a growler especially if it is on the top shelf where i found this one .,taste,0.9,1
a light straw translucent color . good lacing good bone white head retention . little to no carbonation . s grainy some bitterness from the hops in aroma but mostly grain and husk . t has a decent pale malt body but its swept away by the somewhat overpowering hops . a good bitter but not the citrus i prefer in the style . m bitter resin on the tongue and pockets of the mouth are enjoyable . d its an ok ipa id prefer a bit more variation than one or two different hops and the same pale malt to be sparking my interest .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a snifter . it pours a little less viscous than oil and is almost black . a inch dark mocha colored head forms and slowly reduces to a healthy dose of lacing covering the top . opaque when held to the light . a nice mixture of dark fruits and caramel malts are the highlight here with some alcohol sneaking through . some coffee notes and a bit of a roasted wood component . just a bit light . the taste presents again with a good dose of caramel malt dark fruit and bittersweet chocolate . a nice level of hidden coffee and alcohol also present . tasty mixture of hoppy bitterness . the mouthfeel starts out a bit foamy and creamy . it is reasonably full bodied . a good level of dryness sits on the palate and the bitterness aids this feeling . the longer it sits in my mouth the spicier notes sneak out . fairly smooth . this is a good stout . i think it is capable of competing with some of the better stouts but definitely not top tier . the mouthfeel and booziness were its biggest weakness but still worth drinking and enjoying .,taste,0.9,1
poured from the big bottle into a pint glass . slightly hazy gold with a soapy white head . nose is yeasty sour peach and green apple . taste is tangy peach sweet and sugary . not very beery but good anyways . mouthfeel is surprisingly great . exceptionally drinkable especially at .,taste,0.7,1
well before i knew what beer was i drank this and the main reason was i was n t and my buddy who was loved this stuff . thank god i m off this stuff and he is too . apperance does look like the common comment that it is urine . smell is n t much better than urine it is slightly upgraded with a lime . and times out of you get that skunked smell wether it is or not is always fun finding out mouthfeel taste and drinkability mouthfeel is ok for this beer not great but not terrible taste really kind of bland to me and cant really distinguish much . drinkability is that of a bmc but this beer can be filling . i think their advertising ploy actually applys miles away from ordinary this beer is miles away from anything good and it will soon be brewed at a bud plant,taste,0.2,0
peach colored with a nice big foamy head . .looks great . but the smell is pretty tame along with the taste . not much wheat and yeast flavors going on . very bland . pretty lively in the mouth . some bitterness and it s really easy to down a few fast . overall a disappointing stab at the style .,taste,0.9,1
special thanks to beerman for bringing this one back from his recent trip out to the left coast . how in the hell are guys from kentucky the first to review a beer from washington . review is from notes taken on and poured from the bottle to a glass . appearance pour is an orange coppery color and it starts with a big finger creamy eggshell colored head with decent retention just a little bit of haze to the body it still shows pretty strong carbonation bubbling up head eventually fades to a full but uneven creamy cap with some long swaths of lacing that trail down into the beer . smell as the name would suggest there s quite a bit of hops biting in the nose there is a bitterness to them that has a little minty herb like aspect to it slight citric presence as well that is reminiscent of orange peel . taste i wish there was a bottling date on the label because while the hops are fair in the nose they come across a little weaker in the taste profile and subdued by a maltiness that i ca n t quite pin down but i have to say it s a little reminiscent of corn somehow i doubt it was intended to taste like this the same hoppiness i smelled in the nose does come across in the mouth with the same aspects to it but a little thin and papery and again just subdued by the malt . mouthfeel body is between light and medium in weight and the carbonation is about spot on strong and prickly but not overly done to the point where it hurts and it allows it to come across as foamy creamy a thin stickiness is left on the palate and especially the roof . overall i feel this is a beer i could drink a lot of in the summer but would need to make sure i was getting a fresh sample to be sure of that . it has a lot of potential and with a moderate abv of . it is n t going to cause too much of a problem .,taste,0.6,1
bottle from specs in round rock . poured into my new harpoon glass from black star coop . thanks guys . pours with a mild inch of head which leaves an oily lace around th glass . smell is not as powerful as i was hoping considering i could actually smell the hops through the cap or rather smell the residuals on the cap from bottling most likey . either way it is a nice blend of citrus and pine with a slight brown sugar sweetness . initial taste all i got was let down . it was watery tasting to be honest . the more i sip it though the more the hop profile comes out . pine hop is the more dominant force in the hop battle which leaves a piney aftertaste that lingers for a while . it does seem a bit watery and thin which strikes me as odd for the amount of hops in this . overall not too bad think i am good with the amount i got though . reminds me a lot of the port mongo but a wee bit better . edit i am increasing my review on this . it does get better as it warms .,taste,0.9,1
a deep reddish brown color with a foamy tan head . no real lacing to speak of . s toasted bread brown sugar sweetness dark fruits and a subtle herbal flavor . t toasted grains mild caramel sweetness and earthy hops . some black cherry tartness is noticeable and i detect a touch of alcohol at the finish . m fairly heavy with medium carbonation . d a bit too rich for me to drink more than a couple . but it s an interesting beer .,taste,0.8,1
budweiser the king of beers . appearance poured from a oz . bottle into a . oz . glass . it looks good makes me want to drink it . smells smells pretty good like the snack bar at a baseball stadium . taste smooth tasting with a snap . some people call it a bite . bland almost tasteless completely average . mouthfeel it needs more carbonation or something . drinkability a little better than average but not much . budweiser has a good kick and it will give you a good buzz . otherwise no big deal . overall overhyped and overpriced when compared to the competiton especially miller high life and old milwaukee . king of beers . maybe but probably not .,taste,0.6,1
beer bought at spec s in nw houston . poured into pint glass . first off . beer was almost months old so it had some pretty odd things going on . a very very cloudy . despite the long age head rentention and appearance were creamy color and acceptable for a lager . s intriguing is a good way to put it . the malt had a very earthy smell of wild cereals and bamboo . yes bamboo . yeast was very mild as was hops . t for a lager i thought it was great . surprisingly not skunky though if you hold an empty bottle in your hand it has the weight of miller lite bud light bottles . first impression is of wild vegetation from the hops feint cereal from the malt and a yeast that provides slight spice character through an entire sip . actually really really great for a lager . m very dry good carbonation but a bit light for a european style lager . o very drinkable very interesting very fun . for the . i paid for a six pack this was an excellent beer . at . or . i might have been more critical .,taste,1.0,1
first tried tecate in an airport bar while waiting for a flight from tampa to detroit the finale of a week long cruise read bender . needless to say i have no recollection of its taste . so let s try again . pours from a ml can . no audible carbonation when i pop the top weird . hazy gold straw colour reminiscent of apple juice . a ridiculously aggressive pour brings up two fingers of foamy white head which quickly recedes leaving scattered lacing . mediocre at best . smell is weird . shades of hard cider . minerals grain husk . mass quantities of adjunct . bread . not much in the way of hops . the nose screams quick fucker drink me before i warm up . taste is refreshing but a beer has to do a lot not to be refreshing in my books . sweet very corny . faint hops . bread . grain husk . finishes sweet . no aftertaste . curiously reminiscent of a canadian macro molson bohemian in fact they re bizarrely close . better than corona is about all i can say in its defence . mouthfeel is n t bad . carbonation is spritzy but not too heavy . body has that corny adjunct feel but is n t too watery . drinkability . well yeah i could probably knock back many . i can knock back many of anything so why would i choose this . avoid like the mexican plague .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a deep mahogany with a thin quickly dissipating head . s all sweet . candy sugar cotton candy and molasses with a hint of citric acid reminiscent of sprite . no hops . t caramel like maltiness up front is balanced by a pronounced alcohol burn . it almost seems barrel aged with its hard alcohol character . slight hop bitterness in the background and in the finish keeps the beer from being too cloying but lack of dark roast malt character makes it seem one dimensional . m very thin as i suspected from the lack of head particularly for a doppelbock . this thinness only serves to further accentuate the lack of depth in the grain bill as well as the alcohol burn . d i suppose the one good thing about the thin body is it makes the beer that much more drinkable . at abv high by german standards it needs it to keep that balance of richness and drinkability that i expect from a doppelbock . overall this is a good beer but not really to style . much like their scotch ale it comes off as thin and simple . i expect more from sprecher especially from a beer labeled as a brewmaster s premium reserve .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . pours dark honey or amber colored and cloudy . very little head and lacing which dissipates quickly . smells sweet and fruity with some caramel or toffee undertones . heavy fruit taste up front with esters in the finish and a sweet malty aftertaste . full bodied mouthfeel with fine carbonation . overall a fine quad . a little hefty for mass consumption at . but definitely a go to for when the mood strikes .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a bottle mostly out of curiosity . had a great label poor reason to pick a beer i know abita makes some good beers and the price was right . pours a light gold with ample head that held up for a while . smelled good with distinct malt apple and hops well in balance . taste was ok . the beer was well made but too sweet on the front end for my tastes the hops and other flavors take over pretty quickly and it finished with some hop bitterness and a crispness you would expect from a lager yeast . like i said it was well done but with each sip the sweetness on the front end just messed it up for me . mouthfeel was pleasant a slightly thick as would be expected for a doppel . the drinkability for a was surprising smooth and easy . it would be easy to knock a few of these back .,taste,0.6,1
pours black with red flecks . big fluffy tan head leaves medium lacing . aroma promises strong malts chocolate meat pepper and a relatively noticeable alcohol presence not especially strong or pleasant smelling . medium body and a creamy mouthfeel . flavor is dark roasted malts very meaty molasses walnut pork loin and charcoal with an undertone of acidic grassiness thrown in . a touch of soft candy sweetness in the finish . aftertaste is mostly neutral with a hint of bitterness and acidity .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle int my new belgium tulip . received this as part of my beer of the month club box . best by date of on the bottle . a pours a somewhat transparent red amber color with one finger of fluffy off white head and moderate carbonation evident . s smells of caramel malts bready malts toffee roasted malts coffee citrus hop and fruity malts . smells pretty good lots of malts not a lot of hops . t tastes of citrus hops up front which then give way to roasted malts fruity malts and some caramel malts . a bit of a step down from the nose but decent . hops definitely come through more in the taste . m medium body and moderate carbonation smooth and creamy . d although this is listed as black ipa the label actually says it is a brown ale which it smelled like to me . for a brown ale i actually thought it was pretty good and i enjoyed the malty smell . also thought the mouthfeel was pretty good . the boulder beers i received were two of the better botmc beers i got would have again .,taste,0.6,1
i love this beer . it is my favorite of the sam adams line that i have had so far . a great summer beer . if ever a beer has been better matched to a season i would n t know what it would be . pours a cloudy yellowish orange with a white head that sticks to the glass . smell was of fresh grain lemon and some spiciness . taste was great some of the wheat phenols and a burst of citrus and spiciness again . mouthfeel was fairly standard for a witbier a little creaminess and a drying at the end . very drinkable on a hot day when it is served chilled .,taste,1.0,1
there s a term marijuana smokers use to describe really crappy weed shwag . this is the beer equivalent of shwag .,taste,0.2,0
decanted cool in a snifter picked this one up at shawan liquors in hunt valley md . a a clear golden amber w a light tan head that measures about fingers . the head retention is good and a decent amount of lace sticks . s the luscious aroma of hops piney and fresh . a lovely pale malt scent plays counterpoint to the green smell and floral accents . m a mix of oily slick textures and dry leafy hop bitterness . the carbonation is ample and pleasing . t a sweet pale ale flavor w an abundance of piney cascade taste that has a light floral nuance . the taste is bitter to a point w the flavor starting out sweet . this is a tasty cascade focused ipa . notes of spice and citrus become noticeable midway through the bottle . a fine way to spend the afternoon sip after sip of anniversary ale . d this is quality a great beer through and through hops done right . i think this is another one to add to the list of favorite american ipa s .,taste,0.7,1
oz bomber into a open mug . a pours a color similar to the bottle it came in . cloudy dark . finger head light brown caramel color does n t last . s smells to high hell of alcohol though i ve had higher abv s with a less powerful smell . slight smell of raisins sour grapes but drowned out by alcohol . t definitely read the back of the bottle . it gave a warning and i was still surprised . very strong taste good strong ale . m warm clean crisp . d no more than in a sitting . definitely can get you bombed without paying attention .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a capped ml bottle into a chalice glass at around f. pours a very dark ruby liquor with a dense meringue like head that coats the side of the glass . lively carbonation is evident . the nose is a bit subtle but mostly of fig and dried fruit with a bit of clove . on the palette there s more of the same but it is more evident and followed by a pronounced spiciness of alcohol whose warming presence is made apparent . some toffee like character shows as well with a definite impression from the carbonation cutting what could otherwise be a cloying sweetness . the finish is surprisingly dry with a slightly sour fade . the mouthfeel is moderate a bit coating but again balanced by vigorous carbonation . there s a creaminess lent by the head . overall this is a world class beer and among the best trappist ales i ve had . it s very hard to find in cleveland but definitely worth seeking out .,taste,1.0,1
i do n t buy too many imported beers and tend to favor american micro brews but i love coffee beers way too much to ever pass this up . a black . very dark . thin roasted head that evenly floats on top . lacing wants to cling tightly to the glass . gorgeous . s cold press coffee with a little spice and some chocolate . just enough sweetness that it s not too roasted dry smelling and it s in no way hidden . a bit boozy . t little bit like a milk stout . big time imperial stout . still boozy . not as much coffee as i d hope . m creamy medium heavy mouthfeel . bit of alcohol blows off on your breath . heat sits on your tongue . o it s a bit more alcohol hot than i d prefer but i bet it would become awesome with some age . i still feel like i missed out on some coffee characteristics . drink this one warmer than colder . not bad at all but where s the rest of the coffee . did i get the same beer everyone else here reviewed . i feel ripped off .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a deep ruby red with high clarity . a mocha cap that melts to a splotchy covering leaving a mostly solid wall of lace behind . aroma cool mix of smoky malts chocolate amd charred coffee beans . it has a certain olfactory connection to my barbecue smoker . as it sets up the coffee aromas become a little more pronounced the roasted grain holding it s own for the most part but acting as back up . it is good but i wish it were more intense . taste charred grain and lots of it . a little harsh at first swallow . that slightly japapeno tang that i sometimes taste with heavily charred beers . the powers in the aroma are reversed now it is the coffee that struggles for identity while the grain runs rampant over the palate . heavy roasted grain almost obliterates any coffee but on the swallow as the primary flavors subside the oils of the coffee must be holding on because now they emerge . not real heavy but post swallow they are left standing with the bitterness that is either hop or char induced . either way it s a fine finish . i was kind of hoping for something creamier maybe milkier even with more italian coffee presence . this is more bitter espresso than frothy creamy cappucino but it works . update drinking the other bottle of the pair purchased last year . this beer settles down wonderfully with a year of age on it . the haevy char subsides the coffee smooths out just a real notch upwards imo . mouthfeel good solid feel . carbonation while active looking is kept at a tame level . drinkability not quite what i had hoped for but it s tasty and if offered i d have it again . though i want to edge the taste up . i will settle for a kick here in drinkability . age a bottle for comparison and see if you do n t like the overall balance better .,taste,0.7,1
a well carbed but the off white head died instantly . really weak . color is nice with a deep red hue . s malty somewhat bitey . t beer is nice and malty . really juicy . thank god because the rest of the profile has blown . at least the taste is decent . i feel that i also like the taste better because all of the other elements suck . m thin and watery . carbed . o so disappointed . there s way too much hype in my neck of the woods over this lack luster beverage .,taste,0.7,1
light straw color and very clear . finger thick white head . strong aromas of adjuncts very little malt or hop smells . disappointing . very typical of mass produced weak pilsner like american beers albeit porteguese style . very little to compliment . thin body with high effervesence . when i tried this i was thirsty and had been without beer for nearly five days . nevertheless this is an inferior beer even for the ibernian peninsula .,taste,0.4,0
bomber into a tulip a pours a light hazy yellow with a big three finger fluffy white head . retention is excellent head falls to a thin cap and stays all the way to the bottom of the glass . also leaves tons of sticky alce . s slightly toasty and grassy . lots of pungency present from the saaz hops which is not really a good thing to my nose . t lightly toasted bread balanced by light hop bitterness and lots of spicy notes . m medium bodied and chewy . high co content . o pretty good but not great . definitely not a session beer at . . certainly not deserving of it s reputation .,taste,0.8,1
cloudy amber in color with minimal head . the malty sweet aroma was quite appealing however the flavor left something to be desired . the maltiness came through however there was a grainy presence that i did not care for . the mouthfeel was nice . smooth with long lasting flavor . a refreshing and light beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured from bottle dated . a clear amber body with off white thick head . finger head is dense and creates good lacing on the glass . nothing by way of carbonation in the glass . s some fruit character is noticeable also get some hop profile on the nose . t m mouthfeel is not all that great . very thin body and a light hop bite make this one fade away . not much to make this noteworthy and unfortunately the taste is not much to get excited for . d this one is easy to drink but has a weak taste and palate .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a nonic pint . a huge spongy head that dissipates down to a film . looks like a cola drink after pouring . brown with garnet highlights . s dark molasses bread dates and cloves . t dark cane syrup toasted wheat bread roasted malts and sweet aftertaste . there is a mild smoke flavor too . very complex and nice . m smooth and thick but not cloying at all . warming as it goes down . d you would never guess that this has the alcohol that it does . it s incredibly drinkable . one of the most complex tasting beers i ve ever quaffed . you want to come back for more just so you can see what you might have missed last time .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a glass . a poured pinkish red thin head that did not last kinda like champagne . s a bit more like a wine than beer . tart cherry with sweet spice t tart and slight sweet cherries . very slight malt flavor and cinnamon . m slightly dry especially on the after taste d would be great to pair with ice cream or cheese cake or even as dessert itself . if anything its worth a try,taste,1.0,1
a poured from a growler to a tulip glass . had a bright orange color and a cloudy texture . there was an inch and a half of foamy long lasting head . good lacing . s an underplayed aroma of malt yeast and some hops . t tasted of belgian yeast malt and a slight dose of hops . to be honest the flavor here was pretty thin and mild but did show some potential . m a fairly well carbonated beer with a dry finish . medium bodied . d this is an uneven beer . not to say it s undrinkable but it does have some flaws . still it is drinkable .,taste,0.6,1
pushing the limits of fermentation hop injecting and the term ipa alesmith offers a big version of everyone s favorite pseudo american bitter beer . mine pours a rich orange highlighted by reds and yellow shades . the beer is by no means clear it possesses a hazy veil of gravity in its meaty center . the head takes a couple seconds to form but does so in a thick creamy fashion . soon it s a half moon of thin bubbles and ipa pond scum . lace cascades peppered with small signs of carbonation the ring around the surface holds tight . looks like a damn serious ipa . wish the head was a bit better . sniff mmmm . pure hop citrusification backed by a nice fruity sweet blast of floral energy . deep in the nose dwell some milled cereal grains mango and peach essences . this beer promises flavor succulence and a good full body with its near perfect nose . i could smell this beer all day but i dont want it to get too warm . oh yeah that s the fucking bomb . at once the beer presents a perfumey array of super fresh sticky bud hop cones that bleed a sharp enjoyable bitterness that does n t wear out its welcome . the plant matter flavors amplify with warmth and serve to hide the overzealous alcohol flavors that would also be popping up. were it not for the extremely enjoyable overwhelming flavor circus here . in my cheeks i can taste a nectar which can only be described as grapefruit rind essence and burnt segments of sugar brushed pie crust . the beer produces lupulin laced burps that are a welcome reminder of the elixir in which i have just indulged . a varitable spring forest of green hop pine flavors alesmith ipa is a true bastion for the style s west coast genre . a little thinner than i expected and that lets it go down a bit easier than it should . too thin to assume the proper savouring speed . the drinkability is through the roof though as long as you re a serious hophead . although why else would you be sitting here reading my review or writing your own . go get yourself some of this right now .,taste,1.0,1
thanks again to market of choice for keeping this beer in stock for my girlfriend . i tried a few sips of this beer just to get a taste for it . i m not a big fan of fruit beers so i tried to be open minded when trying it . there is a dark amber berry color to this beer . the smell of strawberries is very potent throughout . it tasted like strawberry honey and possibly raspberry . my girlfriend likes it because it s organic and she loves strawberry . i was n t too impressed with this beer compared to other sammy smith s . give me an oatmeal stout any day over this beer .,taste,0.7,1
first i ll talk about this one in the bottle . ok i ve been drinking this stuff for years and even though i ve been told it s not so something changed in this ale about two years ago right around christmas time . it got sweeter leaving an almost syrupy aftereffect that left it less refreshing . i like the dry hoppiness of ipas and i really believe this one used to be drier . that said when i m out this is my draught of choice . no megabrew product can compare . when this ipa started to take a chunk out of sam adams home market they brought their awful watery excuse for an ipa to the masses and it has in my experience been rightfully eschewed . bud and miller have n t even tried . harpoon ipa is available almost everywhere on tap in massachusetts and it is a good comforting pint while taking in the lay of the land in a new spot . i certainly do not dislike this ale but there are better ipas out there in the bottle shipyard fuggles victory hop devil . if you re in a pub that has harpoon on draught have one for me .,taste,0.6,1
nose mellow honey sweetness and green piney dollops . minor notes of alcohol and yeast . appearance outstanding clarity . solid copper . not a ton of head but it laces nicely . taste feel surprisingly sweet but very well balanced . dark fruits like plums at first . solid but not over powering bitterness . alcohol heat that sticks to your gums . low notes like vanilla . rich but lively feeling . overall excellent . i might be wrong but i could do for a bit more hops .,taste,0.9,1
i was pretty disappointed in this beer . i love avery . the maharaja and ipa are some of my favorites . i was really excited to try this beer but it just did not impress me . it looks like a ris . it poured nice and black but just a little mocha head . there was almost no lacing to speak of just some oily residue . it smell pretty good . lots of chocolate a little caramel some coffee and maybe a hint of raspberry . though was also a slight alcohol burn at the end which i was n t crazy about . i was hit in the face with that alcohol burn that i got in the nose . it pretty much overwhelmed all other flavors . i could taste a little bit of the chocolate and coffee but they were pretty much the only flavors that were strong enough to shine through . given how big this beer is it actually felt slightly thin . the alcohol kept everything from being smooth and creamy like a good ris should be . overall this was a beer i think avery just tried to make too big . it tastes like the that it is . other high abv ris s just incorporate the alcohol so much better than the czar . maybe some barrel aging or cellaring i ve got one in the cellar now would do this bad boy some good . it was n t a terrible beer by any means just a little disappointing i guess .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle with a brewtrak number of . appearance after a hard pour the brew only yields a one fingered head that holds on with a semi sticky lace . the extreme dark brown colour lets very little light through . smell straight up mild tartness faint cherry . hint of herb that has a ghost like tobacco smell . earthy yeast and a dry wood in the back ground . taste mouthfeel more smoothness than crispness showing that the carbonation is on the low side though it makes up for it with a dreamy slick and creamy full medium body . tartness is there front to back with hints of ripe fruit bing cherries black currants and raisins . light charcoal taste lands at the same time the mild herbal phenols want to set in . a good showing of toasted grain middle to end as things dry out and the tone of nutty yeast and light puckering wood tannins give the palate a nearly clean slate for the next sip . drinkability notes first off the . abv is quite hidden the blending of beer that was aged in wood is perfect and certainly makes a solid presence on the palate . sip after sip i go back for more .,taste,1.0,1
picked this up from jessup plaza in northeastern pa for an unfairly low price . i m a sucker for pumpkin beer . poured a hazy orange with a small off white head . best way i could describe the smell and taste would be similar to dogfish head punkin but noticeably thinner . felt nice on the pallet and went down easy . if you can get this beer at the same price i did around bucks for oz bottle i d definitely give it a shot .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a very dark brown with red hues one finger tan head good retention . opaque . no lace but honestly i think that s because i did n t clean my glass very well . smell i probably did n t let it warm up enough so it s a little more subdued than it should be but i can smell oats earthy english hops dark roast malts . taste sweeter than i expected reminiscent of a milk stout but with lots else going on too . some chocolate molasses a touch of fruit at the tip of the tongue . hop flavors are pretty subdued a good portion of the bitterness seems to be coming from the roast malts . oats show up more and more as it warms . mouthfeel creamy but lighter than i d anticipated or i would probably prefer . drinkability on the whole not as good as samuel smith s imperial stout but good . a little too sweet to be highly drinkable for me .,taste,0.9,1
i remember being impressed by this beer a few years ago . . . but when i drink it now it just seems watery . imagine a watery esb with a hint of rye spiciness . while redhook is not know for going out on a limb they usually brew pretty competent beers but this is not one of them . very thin generally unimpressive . next time i ll just order their esb same general idea but it works whereas this beer does n t .,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle of vintage purchased at the rocket market in spokane . poured a clear dark amber color with two inches of light tan foam . the head stuck around for a while then slowly slithered down the sides of the glass leaving sheets of lace . a bit one dimensional in the nose with a big sweet malty presence . as it warms up a little bit of hoppiness is descernable but the malts are in charge here . this needs balance . the malts do n t seem as sweet in the taste as they did in the nose and do n t meld well with the hops weak as they are . there s a little bit of alcohol heat that also sticks out rather than melds . basically this tastes to me like what a vaguely tasty cough syrup might be like . medium bodied with a slightly stick mouthfeel . tried to get through this could n t . hopefully my last drainpour of .,taste,0.3,0
one of my favorite ipa s gt gt gt and ive had many gt gt gt the smell is what you typically want to smell out of an ipa gt lots of cascade hops gt gt gt gt excellent beer a a light colored ipa s cascade hops . . . t more cascade hops very drinkable,taste,1.0,1
poured out of a oz . brown bottle into a pint glass . appearance not to much to get excited about . a dark amber almost red color with a inch finger white head . head depleted rather quickly . smell smells like rotten ass . next to abita pecan in foul stench rating . taste mouthfeel after the smell it could only go up . i did n t like the taste at first but after warming and getting a few sips down it began to take a hold . definitely smooth malty and creamy to the end . caramel sweetness is balanced out by a dry hopiness . at least this beer was somewhat reedemed . drinkability after the smell i never thought this beer could recover but it managed to pick it s mouthpiece up off the canvas and get back into the fight . then was knocked out due to the stink . there was something unpleasent about the first half a second the taste hit the mouth . all in all not the worst beer ever but not the best either . hooray for stink beer .,taste,0.6,1
best before august . served degrees . pours opaquely deep brown bordering black with a nice fluffy light tan head . heavy on the toffee and scorchy malt . oat is certainly more robust in the aroma than most other oatmeal stouts . light prune skin peat and dirt too . the body reveals its . in thinness but the flavor is wonderful and it makes up for any misjustice in terms of it being rather weak . as with any beer that is weaker in alcohol the water content of the beer makes it s presence known a little more . broughton s source must be rather hard water it s mineral content is in the forefront of each sip and transforms the dark malts in the mash into a slightly acidic finished product . roasty and peaty flavors shine through . wonderful subtle carbonation keeps this sucker wickedly drinkable provided one likes real ales . the most drinkable oatmeal stout i ve had to date .,taste,0.7,1
this beer is a light yellow with a bit of cloudiness to it . the head is very thin . the taste is rather light and goes down relatively easy . there are some slight citrus notes with a mild hop finish . overall it reminds me of a watered down cross between a wit and a kellerbier which left me a bit dissapointed .,taste,0.4,0
this xpa pours a golden color with a head that is initially heavy but dissipates quickly . the smell is malty lightly smokey and biscuity . i could swear i smell noble hops in there but faintly . the taste has just enough hops to make an appearance . there is a saltine cracker taste with some light caramel notes . the beer is drinkable crisp and clean . this makes for an enjoyable session beer .,taste,0.6,1
i was really expecting to love this beer . i asked for southern tier creme broulee imp . stout . i was told they were out but this beer was recommended to me instead . well i m not knocking this beer because it s not flavored with anything sweet . it s a straight up imperial stout . so i rated it as such . it s the kind of beer that you open on a cold night to warm up . it smells like mocha . it pours into a nice frothy head . you can taste a lot of strong coffee and alcohol in it . the longer i drank it the better i liked it . it finishes well but that may be because it s abv . and it made me crave something very salty afterward due to the alcohol content .,taste,0.7,1
pours a perfectly clear dark yellow colour with a small white head that disappears very quickly leaving little behind despite the violent bubbling going on from what is probably artificial carbonation . the smell is somehow simultaneously grainy and intensely of apples . it smells tart and sweet . very bizarre for a beer . the taste is not as bad as i expected from the smell . it was certainly odd for a beer . it was tart and sweet . not something i expect in a beer . it also tasted like it had some really cheap vodka poured right into it . despite this it was not bad . it did n t have any beeriness that i usually want in a beer . i d rather have my beer taste like corn than fruit because at least corn is a grain . but this has an interestingly satisfying balance between the sweetness tartness and alcoholiness despite the fact that tartness generally has no place in a beer . this makes it tough to rate since it was n t bad just not what i m usually looking for in a beer . we really need a distinction between malt liquor and high gravity lager on beer advocate . the difference between the two is ever growing . high gravity lagers are known for their odd tartness and fruitiness . malt liquors are not . any connoisseur of either style will know that . more importantly this thing got me totally fucked up . fast . that s what these brews are meant for and it was effective and very pleasant . some of the even cheaper and even more alcoholic beverages are far less pleasant . they get me drunk but not at all happy . that strong alcohol flavour that i like . that bite is something i enjoy that reminds me i m drinking a very alcoholic beverage . i m not normally into macho shit but that high alcohol bite is right up my ally . some pussies taste it and say it tastes or smells like nail polish remover . but if you want to taste or smell nail polish remover in your booze try out flor de cana rum from nicaragua . it s not even bottom shelf but it smells and tastes like it got a decent amount of acetone poured in for no good reason . so this one gets my approval . it s decent which is above the curve on these high gravity lagers . note hour terrible hangover the next day is not worth it . i have never had a worse hangover than after this beer .,taste,0.8,1
a the beer pours a very dark brown close to motor oil black with a very thick tan head . the head slowly fades and leaves a nice amount of lace on the glass . s there is a nice amount of roasted malt and chocolate in the smell of the beer . there is also a slight bit of coffee and some alcohol . t this is a very nice porter . the roasted flavors explode in my mouth and are just amazing . there is a lot of chocolate and coffee just like the smell and even a nice sweetness . a very nice tasting beer . m this to me is nothing special . it kind of burns going down and its very smooth . o i really enjoy this beer . the smell and tastes are well above average and it has the perfect amount of alcohol .,taste,0.9,1
pours a cloudy orange amber with minimal head and a fairly good amount of floaties . the aroma is very strong and sweet from a distance but there s a definite malt smell . up close the smell becomes more fruity having a definite apricot note atop the malty sweetness . the taste is like moldy wet straw that has been sugar coated and doused with rubbing alcohol . high amounts of fusel type alcohols in this one even after years . a strong bitterness emerges on the finish . mouthfeel is average for a barleywine . drinkability is not good . drinking this brings to mind cokes review of doggie claws with his apocolypse now theme and hints of napalm . the strong alcohol in this baby makes it a killer . i may try to light it and use it as a torch . hoping for a rare gem on this purchase and i got burned .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at the beachwood bbq a pours black with a firm tan head good retention and lacing . s light but roasted malts and toast are there . t taste has a mild roast and burnt sugar character but there is definitely a sweet point to this brew residual sugars are cleary evident . light lactic acidity and milk chocolate notes as well . m medium bodied not thick has a lightness about it that works well on a hot solstice day . d this is a really good stout creamy and smooth i could easily have another one .,taste,0.9,1
a pours black but head is almost non existent . s imperial stout sweetness . chocolate fruit raisins malt . t same notes as in the nose with more dimensions black forest chocolate cake espresso malts barrel aged whisky holiday fruitcake and vanilla . lack of hoppiness . m very mild carbonation . not heavy . finish fades quickly to watery elements . o easy drinkability given the abv . overpriced for the experience though considering alternatives in the imperial stout category .,taste,0.8,1
very nice amber color with big white head that does n t last long but does leave a ton of lace . smell is balanced with both hops and malts taste is mostly pine hops with a great underlying caramel and slightly toasted malts great taste . medium light mouthfeel perfect carbonation very crisp and a little dry finish . good drinkablility,taste,0.9,1
the turbid light oranged hued brew is topped by a formidably thick dense whipped cream like head that leaves intricate lace . the luscious aroma is comprised of sweet apricot and peach fruit esters as the dominate components w slightly tarter strawberry and citrus notes secondary . subdued green apple acetaldehyde exists as an undertone in aroma . buttery malt becomes perceptible as the beer warms as well . bittersweet dried citrus peel is perceived initially then yields to fructose like sweetness mid palate while a combination of light sour dough breadiness and coriander round out the taste . curacao provides most of the bitterness in this brew since hop bitterness is very mild . although highly carbonated there s sufficient residual dextrins and protein for a relatively smooth mouthfeel . finishes quite clean w peppery notes briefly lingering . fantome saison is a highly enjoyable brew . it s got tremendous complexity yet remains soft overall on the palate . unparalled in drinkability .,taste,0.8,1
light straw yellow in color no head . faintly malty nose with distance hints of grassy hops . sadly this beer reminds me of a budweiser . slightly malty weak grassy hops super thin mouthfeel and was n t refreshing in the least bit . i think i d rather drink a coke than this beer .,taste,0.4,0
i sat down at redoak in sydney on a sunny spring friday and immediately ordered a baltic porter . id planned on having some lunch doing a bit of work and enjoying a beer . i had no idea what was about to hit me . the beer arrives a deep black with a frothy head at first it reminds me of undercover brother . too funky for itself it has a porter aroma but the alcohol is very noticeable . what with it being . im not too surprised . i fondle my big black fuzzy beer and take a sip . like a bad edit in one millisecond ive gone from happy funny blaxploitation to motherfucking snakes in my motherfucking beer . this is black power . this is the watts riot . the man aint keeping this beer down if this beer came to america wed have to hide our women . shit . now being a white male american im a bit intimidated . my natural inclination is to give this beer my money wait minutes call the police and vote republican . but then i remember my training the vip fat bastard nights back home at silver city brewery and uh well thats all that compares really . but it might be enough . plus im a democrat and i bet this beer is too . well get on the podium raise our fists together and fuck em if they get in our way . i can keep my wallet . that settled its time for some food . i order the duck and look over at my new soul brother . his brooding glare says duck . you better duck motherfucker cause im gon na kick your ass . despite the black current undertones of this beer hes right of course so i order an ipa to go with my meal and set malcolm aside . you dont mess with a brother . the ipa and the duck arrive together . the ipa goes down like a red headed catholic school girl . shes earnest looks good doing it and the novelty alone is worth the price . the duck is decent and the bed of goo it sits on promises to soak up some of the alcohol . this interlude makes me feel like a cheer commercial just came on . im momentarily extracted from the brotherhood . i see white people . sated i sit back and cleanse the palate so malcolm and i can get down to our funky business . twos a couple threes a revolution . god knows we need a revolution . i signal the waiter once you go black you never go back .,taste,1.0,1
drank straight from the oz . why oh why did i do this again . a fizzy yellow piss color . has a piss like foam head to it as well . let s just call it piss . s corny cereal like aroma with maybe a bit of barley . not much else . t i m actually surprised . maybe its because its my first cold beer after a full days work that i m somewhat enjoying this . its probably because its so cold i ca n t taste the awfulness . i ca n t tell . regardless its pretty sweet in a corny way and it does n t leave you with an malt liquor like aftertaste . i m actually kinda bummed i did n t hate this . m d unpleasant mouthfeel bad drinkability . i really wanted to hate this beer . really i did . something about it was somewhat satisfying though . i ca n t explain it . i guess it makes you enjoy craft beer that much more . kinda like enjoying a good steak after giving up beef for lent .,taste,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a has a very light pilsner type light golden coloring . very faint head . s does n t have the hops across the room smell of a much bigger ipa such as hoptimum hopslam etc . but the hoppy aroma is present just not in your face t bitter hop bite without the dry hop after taste . m dry at first typical of the style then very refreshing after . . a pleasant surprise out of an ipa . o i think this is a good refreshing ipa not your typical big ipa that you would want to savor with the tongue and taste for minutes after finishing it .,taste,0.8,1
cloudy orange body with a thin white head . nose is sweet and hoppy but with a slightly unpleasant piney note . not sure what it is but it smells a bit off . flavor is intense hops with strong earthy pine dominant . not the usual citrus here it s really interesting and complex . tingly and toothstripping . low to moderate carbonation with a slight creaminess . good drinkability . the relatively low abv for such a generously hopped brew makes this one more sessionable than most in this category .,taste,0.9,1
bottle what a total let down . i split this bottle three ways and thank god i did because i could n t have handled more than the ounces i put down . all i can keep thinking is that this is a stout that they actually added some port wine directly to the bottle for a mixture . the look and aroma are really a wonderful thing but the sweetness and wine like taste are just too much for me . i ve had many other imperial stouts and this ranks at the bottom . in fact the next beer i am going to review has a higher alcohol content it is the bristol xxx winter warlock and it totally retains a stout like character . i would never have known that the dl was an imperial stout . my suggestion . do n t skip this one . you have to try just to say you ve done it but be ready . as far as flavors go in the dl pretty much all the other reviews hit it head on . they just forgot to mention the addition of ounces of port wine .,taste,0.4,0
a clear golden yellow . lots of carbonation and a thin creamy head lingering just on top of the surface . s lightly toasted malted grains and a fresh hint of grass and lime from the hops . t whoa that s good . a sophisticated balance is achieved between the malts and hops . coming through is layer of honey hay malt intertwined with a light but crispy floral hop presence . a delicate balance all the way through . sweet malt profile up front but nothing too dominating . a bit of a sourdough flavor toward the end that has a spicy tinge on the tale . m smooth and full crisp and quite dry . d i could drink this beer all the time . i will seek their ways .,taste,1.0,1
a large fizzy head after i poured the brew into my glass i turned away to grab a piece of cheese when i looked back the head was gone . poor retention lacy is patchy at best . s if you took a mediocre slightly malty brew and poured grenadine in it that is the best way to describe the smell t mikes hard cranberry with a malt aftertaste m slightly carbonated medium body almost sticky d easy to drink but with no feeling of happiness or gratification afterwords i probably would n t choose this beer ever maybe on a hot day i would drink it if it was offered to me .,taste,0.4,0
pours with a ruby tinge deep and dark amber with a bit of clarity . the head is the color of yellow cream and very sticky . the aroma is pure american barley wine . rough minty hops with some fruity esters berries and burnt honey . on the palate raw alcohol first off then deep bitterness and sweet caramel malt treaclish goodness followed by a return of hot medicinal bitterness and a very active finish that clings to all parts of the mouth . mouthfeel is as expected heavy and quite hot with both alcohol and hop oils although the malts are unexpectedly smooth . overall this has the standard repertoire of flavors for an american barleywine but the execution is off the charts . everything is seamless and smoother than most of the barleywines out there . excellent stuff and one of the best american barleywines i ve had .,taste,1.0,1
i ve been saving this beer in my fridge for two years and finally took the occasion to drink it as the final celebration of my completed formal education . with the cap popped the beer experience began like the many other allagash brews i ve enjoyed as a slight white smoke emanated from the bottle . but like a volcano the smoke gave way as the beer began to gush out without warning . the beer poured a nice amber orange hue with a large white head that soon dissapated . the beer was not terribly aromatic although citrus did dance ever so lightly in the nostrils . its flavor contained a mix of orange and coriander the same mix that makes allagash white an amazing crossover beer along with several others . allagash th ended with a dry palate with a touch of alcoholic sweetness and a crisp finish unusual for a abv but what i ve come to expect of allagash with many of its heavy beers . two years of storage for this occasion have been well worth it .,taste,1.0,1
i m with hero . .got to try it at dark lord day . a big hearty tanks in a brogue to whomever placed this on the tasting tables . i was so tempted to have this with one of the donuts . nice dark copperish colour with a loose uneven tan head . the head reaaly was kind of unattractive . maybe just my pour . also seemed to have a greenish hue but that could have been due to the translucent plastic solo cup . next year i bring my own real glass . the smell was all abut fruity amltiness and floral hops . very nice . flavour was as you might expect a bit woody with a nice velvety sweet maltiness and a nice licorice hint . very nice but i really expected a tad moore oomph . thick and even on the tonuge the carbonation seemed not very present but that could have been due tot he bottle being turned up so many times by the time i go to it . drinkable . does the pope shit int he woods . ok maybe not . but yeah . oh yeah . be well uf,taste,0.8,1
poured into a lost abbey tulip glass poured very dark with a inch or so of dark brown head which dissipated slowly with almost no lacing . smells of tart cherry and unsweetened cocoa with a touch of vanilla . taste is bitter cherry followed by a smooth dark chocolate finish which lingers bringing out the bitter cherry after . there was very little carbonation and the beer itself has a creamy feel . as the beer warmed the cherry taste came out more and tamed the chocolate back end . overall i think this was a good beer with good sour notes and chocolate notes with touch of vanilla .,taste,0.7,1
light transparent in body . terrible aromas in the nose hops bad water and subtle fruit . flavors are acidic candied sugar burnt sugar alcoholic scorch . very cloying on the palate . tastes like a oz . i d buy in the slums of sri lanka . not an enjoyable experience .,taste,0.2,0
this is my first review on ba and being that it is winter here in mi i thought i would start with my favorite big stout . poured thick with about finger of a chocolate head . the smell was great vanilla bitter chocolate and bourbon are right up front . i could use a little more though . the taste is spectacular with a very roasted malty smoky flavor with lots of vanilla and bourbon present . it tastes almost like it is a stout mixed with bourbon . what a great combo . what sets this apart for me is the very nice finish that is less sweet that some of the other big stouts out there . for being the drinkability is spectacular as there is a nice warming from the alcohol but not too intensely hot . for me when it come to ba big stouts this is what i measure all others against . next up will be the abyss .,taste,1.0,1
initial response i had this at a beer tasting . it was one of the first times they rolled out a couple of kegs of the imperial series after announcing the release so i was intent on trying each . from the tap poured into a small tasting cup . the color was a light yellow . head was white and quite foamy . the smell was strong with a fruity overtone and a bit hoppy as well . the taste was full of great hop flavor . fruity taste with hint of tangerine in the background i may have placed that fruit wrong with a malty wheat taste as well . this beer was a bit of a surprise . i was second among the friends that tried it and my friends first tasting of it was of dissatisfaction . i greatly liked the beer and i will be picking up a four pack and will update my review when i have more of this good beer .,taste,1.0,1
a beautiful beer like all other boulevard offerings . hazed amber body . good frothy head with a nice lace . roasted cocoa sweet malt . a little vanilla . somewhat dry from the chocolate . more of a german bitter dark chocolate flavor not sweet milk chocolate . the hops also provide a little bit more bitterness to boot . very interesting flavor profile . not as complex as i might have hoped but very intense as of what was present . a creamy complex mouthfeel . it s smooth and yet light on the palate . the alcohol is fairly present with the flavors a little too subtle to mask . really reminds me of a belgian pale ale with chocolate instead of citrus playing the focus of the flavors . a good beer that really goes out on a limb and does a good job of displaying the chocolate flavors .,taste,0.9,1
kuhnhenn solar eclipse oz bottle purchased at spuyten duyvil grocery in brooklyn new york . . . . appearance served in a sierra snifter pours very thick like black oil or liquid chocolate european style . surprisingly it produces a sizable head almost one finger . good retention a tan rim remains around the glass . lacing is quasi non existent . smell chocolate burnt sugars booze bourbon and wood . also some savory nourishing aroma like pork belly simmering in a stout reduction sauce . coffee grapes plums . taste surprisingly thin for such a gigantic beer but still very tasty . chocolate all over sugary sweetness never bad or overbearing though . smoke dark fruit again this time pureed and filtered more bourbon and booze . tingly and dry finish . mouthfeel very creamy and smooth dry finish . full flavor and body low carbonation . satisfying and well balanced overall . drinkability incredibly high . the only point of comparison i have is world wide stout that other crazy stout . wws knocks me out and i m a big drinker but solar eclipse is fine . just a nice buzz and rosy cheeks . i love this one .,taste,0.8,1
a this beer is a golden hazy color . not much head or lacing . s i tried not to smell this beer when i drank it . feet come to mind when i did smell it . t very sour and tart . tastes like the backbone of a lambic but without any of the bold fruit flavor . there was some sort of citrus fruit flavor but not very strong . m well carbonated crisp . d i will not buy this one again . not my type .,taste,0.6,1
served on draught into a oz sampler glass in low altitude orange california . reviewed from notes . expectations were low i normally find ipas are brewed incorrectly with some sort of bent emphasis on having the highest hop amount or ibu rating rather than balanced flavour . a pours a half finger head of fair cream decent thickness and bad retention . colour is a semitransparent orange gold . sm hoppy and floral . a moderate strength aroma . t hoppy and floral but exquisitely balanced . very well built but the flavour is brief lacking staying power . perhaps this was tapped a bit too old and some hop profile faded . it s really incredibly pleasant and refreshing . i quite fancy it . complex enough and balanced near perfectly . mf smooth and wet lacking that awful coarseness of most bad ipas . suits the flavour . dr very drinkable . i d definitely have it again which is saying a lot as ipas tend to be my least favourite beers . lovely on tap . i dig this .,taste,0.9,1
the look is a clean yellow orange gold . all the colors of the fall minus brown and red . ok so not all . has a nice bubbly head . smell is probably the best part . it has some natural pumpkin odors in there and many of the spices of a pumpkin pie cloves ginger cinnamon . the taste is a very mild presentation of all the flavors mentioned in the smell . it really is delicious but a little watered down . i think if the body taste were more full this beer would be a must have . as it stands now its still a must try . goes great with sweat potato salad .,taste,0.6,1
a snifter . pours a crystal clear light orange color with a pure white head . very low retention rate and soft light lacing . s some apple notes from the crystal malts . light citrus hop aroma very light . t great malt flavors some fall fruits mostly apples and some pears . decent hop flavor but nothing amazing light citrus notes . m body is a little thin . crisp and mellow mouthfeel . d its drinkable but nothing exceptional . the mouthfeel makes it a little unenjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
it s cloudy light orange golden in color . a huge white fluffy head settles down to a solid half inch for the descension down to the bottom of the glass . an invigorating aroma of banana yeast pepper and cloves . this beer is super drinkable if a bit watery as well . it s definitely thinner and more subtle than other weizens from germany i have had . but it s enjoyable nonetheless perfect for the summer . flavors are pretty much subtle lemon and yeast .,taste,0.7,1
my favorite beers tend to be the darker varieties stouts and porters . however current beers in my fridge include anchor steam stegmaier porter sam adams old fezziwig guinness . i sampled this beer a a local seafood restaurant which has a huge selection of beers . st. patrick s day parade in weeks . goes right past this joint . goes down easier than girls light and is just about as tasteful . would love to attribute the lack of aroma and taste to a severe sinus infection but i got over than more than a week ago . very light carbonated goes down like water . have no idea why anybody would pay a premium for this lackluster tasteless glass of water . very drinkable but no reason to drink it .,taste,0.4,0
smoky of course with the flavor of blue diamond almonds throughout . zippy co with a smoky sweet nose . but only if you re really looking for it . this beer poured from the faucet with an orange body great clarity with a light tan collar and more than adequate lacing .,taste,0.8,1
pours a light tan orange color a little foggy . huge billowy head that dissolves slowly . nose is your strong hefe scent . cirtus and yeast . some bread . taste is a little milder . wheat and lemon up front some orange . very refreshing tasty . feel is medium bodied maybe a little high in carbonation . drinkability is high . it s a really tasty upligting happy kind of beer . perfect for a spring afternoon outside .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass . pours out a bright golden color with about fingers of white foam . completely transparent with a steady stream of small bubbles rising to the top . good lacing . the aroma is briskly hoppy with floral piney and bright citrus aromas . a sharp hop attack grabs your palate at first sip . pine and earth . some lemon and orange . a dry bready malt note . however the flavor subsides quickly and there is very little as far as a finish . light bodied with moderate carbonation . certainly a showcase to the hop in aroma and initial flavor . could use a little more depth but a fine beer overall .,taste,0.7,1
vintage consumed . consumed at approx degrees f. the cork comes out of ths bottle with little fanfare just a high pitched pop . the beer pours virtually opaque black into a snifter glass . what tiny head there was a few stray bubbles disappears within a couple of minutes . no visible carbonation . beer leaves a sheet of sticky legs as glass is moved . thick . aromas are sweet sherry wine and alcohol with a vague woody character . very muted vanilla and chocolate . not as thick in the mouth as one would expect . flavor is quite bitter . corky . salty soy sauce is a strong component of the flavor as well . distant memories of bitter chocolate on the palate . not nearly as sweet as the aroma suggests . a dash of cooking sherry . undrinkable . i poured this expensive little bottle down the drain . i have had one previous run in with albert le coq and it went badly so i figured i d give him another shot . in my beer ball game two strikes is out . i ll avoid this one in the future .,taste,0.2,0
collaboration between mike blanchard and saugatuck for nate and keli ekola s wedding on tap at the radisson plaza hotel pours a nice dark brown with frothy head . looks great . smells heavily of maple syrup . nice roasty aroma . a touch of buttery smells peaking through . tastes roasty and a touch bitter . very nice malty profile . the butteriness is cutting through a bit too much but overall very enjoyable . opens up as it warms,taste,0.7,1
reviewed on . bottle . pours black with a small tan head that dissipates quickly . aroma of roasted malt bitter hops and coffee . flavor of weaker sweet roasted malts bitter hops . the mouthfeel is nice and full and richens as the beer warms . the flavors are a bit weak for a top notch imperial stout . rather bitter as well . the first time i had this beer i was n t particularly impressed and the same holds true in this revist . it lacks the rich intensity of the great imperial stouts and reminds me of a regular stout with a full bodied palate . still a good beer to try but it s nothing great . update had this beer again on gravity keg at blind tiger . the flavor is completely dominated by coffee and roasted malt . very roasted . a little tastier than the bottled version but there s still not a lot going on here . .,taste,0.6,1
app root beer brown pours a solid just off white head finely bubbled and with decent retention . aroma slightly metallic yeasty smell . sweet with a combination of clove and chocolate . flavor malty chcolately sweet and never gets bitter . however enough attenuation or bitterness to prevent it from being overly sweet . yeast character subdued but do have a clovey lingering slightly sweet finish . mf med full body med high carbonation . pleasant alcohol warming style appropriate . carbonation enhances this warming . d ability enough balance to make it drinkable but the carbonation and warming limit the sessionability .,taste,0.9,1
i was a bit surprised to see this selection on tap at a local eatery one day i had been wanting to give it a try . interesting cloudy golden yellow appearance pours a decent head which gives way to some splotchy lacing . scent is sharp and sour a precursor to the tart peachy grapefruity taste . this is a rather refreshing brew very crisp very sharp overall a good pick . ca n t say drinking more than one or two is recommended though .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a green cl bottle into a chalice . appearance pours a decent inch head that has fairly good retention but requires a hard pour to obtain . smell sweet and malty this nose is typical of euro lagers . taste and mouthfeel immediately a bit less sweet than the nose promised this brew gives a thick mouthfeel which gives into a slight bitterness at the end . notes very common as far as european beers go but a good session beer . better taste than heineken or kronenbourg you could certainly get by with this one if you had to spend a night with it . just do n t expect it to change your taste horizon as it s very plain and very normal along the spectrum of typical cheaper brews .,taste,0.7,1
this is actually a favorite malt liquor of mine . maybe it is a combination of the cool packaging probably the coolest label and cap combo on the planet and the psuedo palatable beer within the green glass bottles . bright clear gold color head retention is pretty good . taste is somewhat unpleasent but is drinkable compared with other malt liquors . decent hop finish for a malt liquor . one of my favorites cheap and easy to drink if that is your thing .,taste,0.7,1
from a ml bottle a pours a clear red brown with a nice white head . big gusher . s raspberry all the way though it was n t particulary vibrant for me . t delicious raspberry jam mixed with great flanders red type acid vinegar . m moderately strong acid mild carbonation . the acid is firm and the beer is very well structured . d this was great i can only hope to get my hands on some more bottles someday . possibly the best lost abbey beer i ve ever had .,taste,1.0,1
as a lover of cars and beer i m having this v twelve in honor of some of the great v s in automotive history . years ago ferrari was making some of the most beautiful v s ever in the many forms of the gt . years ago mclaren was winning the f constructors championship and mclaren cars ltd. began making the ultimate modern v roadcars . on to the beer . bottled in . served slightly chilled from the basement . it pours from the de corked and caged ml into a globe glass . it has a beautiful red amber color with good clarity but almost no head . even a vigourous swirl fails to bring much to the top . this is one of the few beers that has legs as opposed to lacing on the glass . aroma is sweet and boozy with some plums figs and raisins . a little bit of pecan pie in there too which is nice . flavor is spicy and complex with loads of dried dark fruits and carmel . the spicy character tries to mask the high abv but it still is noticable after just a few sips . sweet up front with fruits and nuts followed by some bitterness and spice in the middle . it finishes pretty dry which makes me wonder what this beer started off at in terms of gravity . mouthfeel is lighter in body and heavier in carbonation than i would prefer from this style . it dries the mouth on the finish which makes me want another sip but then i start to feel the effects and know to slow down . this is another very good beer from victory . while it fails to live up to the originals it s still a good american rendition of the style . here s to victory and the many victories celebrated by ferrari and mclaren cheers .,taste,0.9,1
oh boy chris thanks . umm yeah . poured into tulip . a pours a clear golden yellow color lots of bubbles that quickly vanish into nothing but a few bubbles here and there . s slight strawberries lots of oaky booze no real bitter or hoppy notes at all . t ugh terrible . burnt rubber oak some type of sweet rotten booze . terrible astringent finish hard to swallow knowing what it s going to be like . m medium very slight carbonation semi dry finish . d after a few ounces i had to dump this one . man i do n t really know what brewdog was thinking with this or why they would bottle this abomination . for ml . are you crazy . avoid at all costs unless you like injuring yourself .,taste,0.2,0
thank you wjvii . a frothy foamy bubbly three quarter inch perfect white head . the body is a soft orange with allot of action . it also has some very nice lacing left to coat the pint . s soapy banana aroma but a bit too soft considering my expectations . t complex flavors swirl from sharp malt to soft hops to a smooth open bitter finish . m smooth and wet with a tinge of scratch toward the front felt toward the back . you ll understand once you try a bohemian lager . this is a very good beer . however i do n t see this as a daily indulgence . i will put in a good word with my friends though .,taste,0.9,1
the aroma is great with espresso chocolate heavily toasted malt and dark fruit . the appearance is black with a tan head . the flavor is not good . it s like the aroma but too sweet with a burnt coffee finish . the palate is average for the style . overall it s not one i would buy again .,taste,0.4,0
pours a dense opaque black with a head that dissipates to a small cap then foam at edges . roasted malt predominant with fig and or raisin to the nose . taste is spectacular roasted malt with some fruit notes . alcohol very well hidden considering how high the abv is . marvelous mouthfeel so smooth full bodied and mouth coating . drinkability is high despite the abv . just a wonderful experience to finally get my hands on a couple of these . this is my favorite beer i have had across states .,taste,1.0,1
the most common beer from poland available in the states has some aspects that make it a very drinkable beer . poured into a pilsner glass the beer was a pale yellow with a half inch head . there was a mild earthy aroma that lends nothing to the beer . the taste is surprising . a sweet fruity flavor with hints of banana and sweet bread is present . this yields to a sour fruit aftertaste that stays in the mouth well after the swallow . the beer is quite flat lacking any distinct carbonation . however it goes down quite smooth with a slightly higher abv than most macros .,taste,0.7,1
super candylike think mouthful of sweetarts fruity taste . tastes like grape juice . no wheat taste not sure how why it is called a weisse . ca n t hardly be called a beer . if you mix one in with other beers it will really mess up your taste buds for a long time . it does n t taste bad it s not far from grape juice just not really anything like beer . more like a low abv highly carbed mogan david . you should try one if you like grape juice otherwise you will not like it at all . the fruit taste is just way too overpowering .,taste,0.4,0
hop juice starts out of the bottle with an aggressive head that almost doubles the beer level . as things settle and you get past the mountain of tan pillowy suds you see that the actual beer is a slightly hazed dull golden orange color . a great start despite the head on this beast . the nose rocks the house . all that foams let s you get huge whiffs of strong hops . a nice bouquet of several different kinds offering the scents of everything from citrus to pine and juicy tropical fruit . i also get a hint of bubble gum reminescent of a belgian style ale . hopefully it is n t an off flavor or a weird malt that snuck in . if the taste is anything like this nose then i am in for a real treat . not a bad flavor but defenitly a few rungs down from the nose . it starts out with a nice malt sweetness and then moves into hop town . unfortunately the hop flavor is n t as fat as the scent and all the different hops kind of make it a little confusing . there is a lot going on here and those hops seem to get muddled together . it s good but i want a defined hop bomb not a brew that is struggling with its identity . the previously mentioned belgian flavor is there but not distracting . mouthfeel steps it back up slightly with a hell of a lot of ibu s giving a nice bite to an almost chewy beer . smooth going down with a pinch lingering in the finish . very nice . overall this is a fine beer . it s a little short of the mark from some other great iipa s but it is a tasty beverage and worth checking out .,taste,0.6,1
original rating date september finally found this beer at the local liquor store snatched it up quickly and made my exit . been looking for this for a while . the pour . holy crap this stuff is darker than i first thought pours like motor oil as the aroma fills the room . dark solid black with a thin head one of the darkest brown heads i ve yet seen on a beer . leaves a nice lacing down the glass that dissipates over time . first smell so many different notes that i have to take multiple sniffs . aroma is of roasted coffee vanilla beans ginger lots of wood nuts . with a scent like this i ca n t wait to taste it . first sip . very malty a bit sour lots of brown ale taste and some toastiness of a porter in there as well . sweet notes and a lot of spicy ground pepper feel on the finish that leaves the mouth a bit tingly . this is a fantastic experience . going in depth with the flavors . lots of sweet ginger toasted woody malt roasted coffee chocolate some hop bitterness there as well as i get acquainted with this beer . fruit notes plum raisin other dark fruits that i ca n t quite put my finger on . there is so much to talk about this is by far the most complex beer i ve ever had . the kicker for me is the spicy finish along with the severe alcohol warming effect without any semblence of an alcohol bite whatsoever even at abv . this is a superb perfectly made beer . i have yet to try one better and it will probably be some time until i will . this beer is as close to perfect as i ve ever tasted . i ca n t gush enough about this beer .,taste,1.0,1
appearance looks like a strawberry amber color . it has a medium sized head that dissipates quickly . smell smells like fresh strawberry jam . it smells sweet with a bit of an artificial scent . taste the taste does not reflect the great scent . it hardly tastes like strawberries and leaves an odd aftertaste . mouthfeel light and refreshing . i would prefer to drink this on a sunny afternoon outdoors . drinkability not the best taste but very refreshing . would drink again but i would rather drink a lindemans .,taste,0.6,1
a festbier brewed for the th anniversary of the city of forchheim germany . fine white head left a few wisps of lace . transparent copper colored beer shows little life . malt sweetness in the aroma along with hints of toasted bread tea butterscotch and stale grain . the aroma carries over into the flavor . the sweetness fades midway through and a light bitterness kicks . finishes with a nasty grainy flavor . watery mouthfeel that is low on carbonation . lack of carbonation along with overly sweet is it fully fermented . flavors and gross grainy finish make for an unpleasant drink . luckily it was brewed for a one time event .,taste,0.3,0
i m very surprised this beer got such low ratings . it may be mass produced and it may not be all that unique but molson ice is certainly delicious and gets you very drunk on the cheap . this is not a craft brew but for what it is there are n t many better beers out there . molson ice manages to be refreshing tasty and full of alcoholic goodness a trifecter of awesomeness . it drinks well in hot and cold weather . you can down one after mowing your lawn or let it warm you up on a cold winter night . molson ice and i go way back . my taste in beer has certainly become much more eclectic since the days of chugging molson ice in my parent s basement but i do n t think i ll ever get sick of this beer .,taste,1.0,1
poured from oz . bottle into pint glass a dark dim garnet with little head and good clarity . s fruity at arms reach but readily reveals a full bodied malty aroma with hints of honey and nutmeg . t cereal sweetened with honey is dominant with nutmeg and clove accents . a peppery hit of alcohol but not heady . mild hop presence . noble . hard to tell . definitely there but understated . finish is two part first bittersweet then a quick fade away with a slight lingering of the malts . m full and almost syrupy on the palate which psychologically accentuates the sweetness in the brew . very low carbonation but not flat . a slight thickness accompanies the finish . d surprisingly sweet but not off putting with an abv that feels lower than the identically alcoholic imperial stout in the series . that same tell tale peppery alcohol is a warning to not take this beer too lightly . the syrupy mouthfeel tends to slow drinking down quite a bit and the beer only gets more assertive with each degree gained in temperature . not a sipper in terms of assertiveness but certainly a beer to respect and take the time to appreciate . the full bodied complexity limits it s pairings though it s quite good with spiced and even spicy sausages provided you go easy on the condiments . try a bratwurst with some grilled onions and a dab of mayonnaise on a roll alongside and you ll see that sometimes simple is best .,taste,0.8,1
i tasted this beer before knowing anything about it . i immediately knew it was an imperial but it was an incredible shock when i saw it was . it s the best beer i ve had at this level . has a very strong molasses smell and taste with heavy malt and vanilla . a wonderful strong stout but i ll certainly only be having one at a time .,taste,1.0,1
chilled bottle poured into a chalice . the body is dark with a ruby red hue when held up to the light . fluffy tan colored head that rises up to fingers and falls down to a generous and lightly aerated coverage that tightens up towards the edge of the glass . light patchy lace . aroma is slightly more complex than other dubbels . nose is dominated by the usual dark belgian standard of dry plumb and dark fruits with bread dough like malts . taste is a little lacking in complexity but once again the old standard of malts caramelized sugar roasted dark fruits and a weak tone of aged fortified wine dominate the taste profile . surprisingly light bodied and complemented by a picture perfect quantity of carbonation this dubbel is silky smooth and rich . in a category with many offering however this one does n t provide enough to stand out . the taste and aromatic profiles whilst well structured are not complex enough nor are they characterized by a defining feature . indeed this is a good beer but its still more of the same .,taste,0.8,1
oz can poured into pint glass a definitely its best attribute very clear pale gold but a nice pure white surprisingly stable and decent sized head s not much here at all maybe crispness comes from hops maybe a light grain i ca n t tell t i thought the aroma was bad several of my friends verified this tastes like water m this can was n t super carbonated but it is light not bad d decent but why would you drink this stick with water notes it lacked the skunked flavor of a green bottle but maybe thats a bad thing atleast that way it has some flavor . this literally tastes like water . with some increased taste it would n t be bad but sadly even amstel light beats this .,taste,0.2,0
this is one of those beers i have known about but avoided up until now . i finally got curious enough to try this . pours a clear very light yellow colored beer with a fast fading white head . smell is mostly grain with some cooked rice scent and a little cooked vegetable . there might be a little grassy hop in here but i am not quite sure . taste is a bit of grain flavor and some grassy hop but there just is n t much flavor here . decent bitterness from the hops in the finish as a light beer this is n t so bad but it is n t a full flavored pilsner either . mouthfeel is very light guess maltodextrin is a carb . drinkability is just eh . i could drink this if i had to but this just is n t much of a beer it is better than michelob ultra however .,taste,0.6,1
sampled from bottle poured into sam adams bell glass . a this is a good looking beer . it pours a very nice golden yellow with a moderate yellowish white head that dissipates quickly and left no noticeable lacing . s smell is pretty intriguing . the orange is definitely prominent as well as a slight hint of vanilla or cream . t unfortunately the beer is lacking in the taste department . the orange flavor is a little too artificial for me . it reminds me of some kind of orange candy that i ca n t quite put my finger on . m good mouthfeel nicely carbonated and leaves a pleasant stickiness upon swallowing . d i only had one of these on hand to sample but i could foresee somebody being able to drink their weight in these if it was their style . o this beer is definitely worth a try as it s unlike anything i ve really had before but do n t expect it to blow your mind .,taste,0.4,0
i was n t impressed so far with the buzzard bay golden lager but this has slightly more promise . almost no head to speak of but it came out with a nice golden colour smelled slightly floral but not particularly mouthwatering . the taste was actually quite nice and the drinkability was excellent . this beer practically leaps down your throat and begs for another to follow it . my opinion of the buzzards bay company has been revised .,taste,0.6,1
hefe weissen on tap . very nice appearance cloudy with yeast in the glass after i finished . had wonderful aroma of apples bananas yeast . seemed somewhat fruity with citrus and apples plums than other of its style . very easy to drink with a dry very clean finish .,taste,0.7,1
an ok brown that just does n t live up to they hype as far as i am concerned . a light driving brown malt sweetness that lingers a while but never really gets to that full richness without being heavy that i like in brown ales . it just does n t have the complexity i hoped to see .,taste,0.4,0
draft pour into a shaker pint glass at beachwood bbq . a clear light amber color with two fingers of fine persistent white foam head . heavy sheets of lacing remain on the glass in places . s initial burst is of strong juicy citrus that becomes less intense and more piney over time allowing for faint toast to be detected . t begins with tangerine citrus hop aromatics accompanied by some spice with balanced toasted malt emerging later . the finish retains some spiciness in the presence of moderate bitterness in perfect balance . a fresh citrus quality lingers on the palate long after the last sip . m light medium viscosity with moderate carbonation . resins do not cling to the palate in any perceptible way despite the other hop forward qualities of this beer . d this beer is a remarkable contribution to the style yet it s many enviable qualities currently go largely unsung . while it begs to be consumed drinkability would be improved if the abv remained under the mark . otherwise it is a marvel of brewing that showcases its style well and reminds us that pale ales are n t just for the folks that dislike ipas . this beer needs to hurry up and get into bottles and wider distribution .,taste,1.0,1
very good stout label art aside . it s a good stout with a rich sweet chocolate coffee roasted stout flavor . the beer pours dark and looks thick and i mean that as a compliment . the aroma is jumping between a good chocolate milk shake with a dash of espresso and one of those cheap italian espresso soda things . so it s a mixed bag but ultimately good . the flavor is also fairly sweet but it has some bite . there s more to it than i was expecting . the roasted malt flavor is rich and full a beer that tastes bigger than its size . feel is smooth with a mildly acrid finish . drinkability is good but it s a fairly light for the category .,taste,0.9,1
ml can . best before . a pale folden with an orangy tint . very nice bubbliness . ok initial white head that settles a bit quickly but does n t dissappear . pretty good looking but knowing they used caramel colour to achieve the colour makes me feel like i m drinking a soft drink . s very milde light beer aroma . just barely a hint of hops and a touch of fruit . nothing great here . t slighlty unpleassant weak cheap macro lager flavour . carbonation flavour like plain soda water is present and unpleasant . sweet middle notes with some fruitiness . mf ok mouthfeel . not all that thin . acceptable for style . d ok mouthfeel and look but the flavour detracts which is a serious problem in a beverage . the flavour is weak enough that you can ignore it and get through the beer . i found the whole experience somewhat unpleasant . i ll avoid this one in the future .,taste,0.4,0
ca n t find a picture of this . bottled as part of the winter paks . pours a syrupy dark rusty and cloudy brown . no real head forms and no real lacing . barely carbonated . this is abv so i suspect sweet and heavy . aromas are faint . i get some heavy brown sugar notes and that s about it . maybe a touch of cinnamon too . hmmm . .flavor is huge robust . some very sweet components right upfront along with a mild yet spritzy carbonation . quite hoppy too through the middle and finish balances this not as sweet as i thought it would be beer . highly drinkable for too . i could see a great many getting ill off this . mouthfeel is n t nearly as thick or cloying as i thought it might be either . a very good and unique take on the style . finish has a long hoppy bitterness that is quite welcome . this is like a two person m relay race with the sweet malt handong off to the hops and winning the race with your taste buds . super expensive and from what i can tell only available in bottles as part of the pak for the pak . worth every penny though . what i like most the wonderful unique and balanced flavors . what i like least the price and lack of head . verdict still a good beer worth trying to track down .,taste,0.9,1
i found this beer while waiting at the midway airport . it has a very pleasant and crisp taste for an ale with an aftertaste that coats the entire pallate . the color is lighter than i had hoped and the smell is typical of so so beer . there is little head when poured . i would drink this again .,taste,0.9,1
a very dark brown in the light with a brown head and sticky . s like a box of choc and def getting spicy rum . t not what i was expecting . i get the rum flavor but it seems like the rum killed off the other great flavors in the regular verison . i was hoping that it would add to the list of flavors instead of take away . def less complex and less flavors going on than i expected . m doing a side by side here and the mouthfeel is def thiner then the regular . dissapointing . d fairly drinkable . not great . but ok . thoughts this beer was not nearly as complex as i expected . its thiner and very simple . overall i am pretty dissapointed .,taste,0.6,1
a . clear and effervescent it looked like bud light . s. bready with some hints of honey . slightly sweet with no hop smell . t. tastes about like it smells . it is very light with little to balance the honey . m. about what i expected here nothing special but it finishes clean . d. despite the fact that it was disappointing i could drink this all day long if it was hot outside . i just do n t think i would want to .,taste,0.4,0
this beer poured a dark brown color with ample head and lacing . the smell was a hearty fruit scent . the taste was a little rough at first but settled into a strong fruity hoppy flavor . a very nice ale . the feel was unremarkable . this is a highly drinkable beer one of the best i ve had in a while .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours a dark black with a little over a finger of tan head . pretty good retention and lacing . s molasses and a little bit of fruit . very sweet . t starts sweet and a little milky moves into a soda like flavor finishing with a little burn of alcohol and bitterness . m not overly carbonated . slightly syrupy . d too sweet and the alcohol and bitterness on the end does n t work for me . i would n t buy this again .,taste,0.4,0
presentation nice looking bottle with a bunch of german yikes . appearance i love this color the foam is perfect also . smell smell is a little above average . not much to write about . taste a hint of citrus . in a hefe . no way . taste is incredible . i really enjoy this one . one hella good brew . i will definitely be picking up more erdingers in the future .,taste,0.9,1
pours a pale orange with an off white head little retention . smells of yeast malty bread caramel toast . full on malt up front in the mouth followed by some caramel and roasted nut flavors finishing with slight herbal bitterness . a very tasty marzen one of the best i ve had .,taste,1.0,1
i was so happy at this keg tapping because the lady and i both won free growlers with a free filling . sweet . anywho on to the review . the beer came in with almost a radiant orange glow to it . it is super cloudy but not in a sense that it has a lot of particulates floating around it was just hazy in a good way . the aroma had some fruit essence to it . the flavor had pleasant amounts of orange and lemon to it with a touch of wheat . although the body seemed a tad heavy and the aftertaste had a bit of a sting to it . i d say it was a good beer to try .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle into . oz glass . a slightly cloudy light amber with a really thick khaki head . head retains fairly well and there is good lacing . s smelling mostly hops especially those of the pine variety . t pine hops up front malty caramel base . bit of leather flower and phenolic tastes merge themselves with the dominating pine . finishes dry and bitter . m lighter side of medium . o good english style ipa . pretty much exactly as you would expect balanced no off flavors and good drinkibility . there are better examples of the style out there . i personally recommend the brooklyn east india pale ale and the sam smith ipa if you re looking for a good english ipa .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
appearance the pour from the growler creates a negligible white head that quickly disappears . the beer is a very clear light copper color . i am guessing this one falls into the light category of scottish styles . smell light caramel malts a gentle fruity character and a delicate hoppiness characterize this beer . maybe some apple and berry notes . mouthfeel carbonation is on the lower end of the medium range plenty of bubbles but smooth . the body is a mid range thin . taste more of the same stuff as on the nose . the caramel is more subdued here than in the smell . a slight baked apple flavor is present . just enough hop bitterness . drinkability not bad tasting very easy drinking . had my roommate pick this beer up for me while he was visiting home in connecticutt for thanksgiving break . sat in my fridge for about a week and a half with no noticeable degredation of flavor .,taste,0.7,1
this is my usual session beer at the lionheart . this is the first time i ve had it in a bottle . big white head atop an orange body . i am amazed at how bright this beer is . must be filtered . great fresh hops . huge and floral with a sweet malty smell in the background . perfect balance but it lacks the bitterness and fresh hop character of the draft offering . this bottle comes from a mixed pack that just appeared at my lbs so i doubt freshness is an issue . must be something in the packaging . still a very nice beer but different . thick and full mouthfeel . its how an ipa should be . i have drunk this beer all day in the past . perfect session beer . on draft this is my favorite ipa bar none . its nice in the bottle but seek it out on tap .,taste,0.6,1
pack for at world market . nice bottle and . abv got ta try it . a poured down the center of the glass expected a big fat head but not much at all . reddish color with some bubbles of carbonation . s the smell is good some caramel and spices with some alcohol coming through . t tastes of hops and caramel some faint cereal malt and a little bitterness . the alcohol is not overbearing so it goes down much better than expected . m some carbonation . aftertaste lasts a long time i like the aftertaste some spicy aftertaste that seems to last forever . d not a beer you want to have all the time but definitely a good example of this style . very easy to drink for this amount of abv and the aftertaste is worth it s price . enjoy,taste,0.9,1
pours a rich mahogany brown . the head is tan tight and lingers . an herbal menthol smell layered atop black licorice and pine trees . also contains a lactose sweetness . awesome black licorice on the palate . back end contains deep dark malts that last and last . a fantastic winter beer . unique flavors the mesh perfectly .,taste,1.0,1
had this at a beer garden and scribbled notes so notes are sparse since i do n t want to add to them after the fact . nice looking beer light mid brownish . sweet smell to it but not sickly sweet only really a hint of sweetness . tasted hopw it smelled nice and robust with a hint of sweetness . was a bit watery but overall a very nice beer . this is something i d buy and be comfortable drinking for an entire oktoberfest .,taste,0.8,1
decided to pop one of these tonight it s pouring down rain getting chilly just felt right . anyway the cap seemed to come off waay too easily but after a solid pour all things looked wonderful . huge tan head of cream on top and medium bubbled below . drops to a dusting after a bit but great spiderweb lace on the glass . color is cloudy and nearly black unless held to the light which reveals purple highlights . smell is just like i remember from two years ago but maybe just a tad bit less . hints of tree bark the outdoors in december a little sweet smoked meat great stuff . taste seems less malty but not really hoppy . spicy and herbal very hard to place if pine or spruce tastes like this i m all for it . mouthfeel is medium with some carbonation but a creamy glide as well . finish is sharp and biting . if it were colder and i had a few cases i d have more of these . cheers .,taste,0.7,1
a a dirty golden orange color . not clear . s i can smell the hops but floral and honey are present . t awesome is the first word that comes to mind . it tastes at st like it wants to be sweet but then backs up and has a smooth finish with some leftover hoppiness . m medium carbonation . smooth . d i could drink this all night long and probably end up on the floor because it packs a punch . i was thrilled to find this in a wine store in december i think it has been sold out for awhile as the border hopper has been out for a month now . i wish they would put this out as a seasonal .,taste,1.0,1
solid copper color nice off white head and good lace . full grapefruit and floral hops aroma enticing . nice body a bit heavy perhaps . it offers a solid malt and hops blend with some roasted nut overtone . i m not drinking too much of this as it is a bit potent but it s very flavorful . any dipa fan should be happy trying this one .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours s slightly hazy pale golden color with a decent but undersized head that retains as a film and some shards of lace dripping from the sides of the glass smell orange peel and coriander crossed with hints of banana a cross between a wit and a hefe taste opens somewhat sweet with a banana bread character that becomes tart with the orange peel impact by mid palate after the swallow it pretty much fades away and finishes very dry mouthfeel light to medium body and spritzy drinkability ok to quaff but a little odd admittedly the bottle is a few months past its prime i also feel the name and innuendo reflects a lack of maturity on the part of the company s marketing thanks hoppedup,taste,0.6,1
a very drinkable if average wheat beer . it s got a fairly strong citrus flavor to it and a very light amount of hops like most beers from the mishawaka brew pub it does n t have very much carbonation . it is probably one of the lightest tasting beers they make and is a nice alternative for summer drinking .,taste,0.6,1
not really feeling this one . this beer is so out of balance it s rediculous . every sip is painful with bitterness . i would consider myself a hophead but this just does n t seem to work to me . this is liquid hop juice . if that s your thing cool i d perfer to drink beer . i m kind of suprised this is avaliable year round when double bastard and the stout come out in limited qualities both miles beter than this . appearance looks like thier regular ipa . ca n t really knock that smell it s unique i ll give you that . strange mix of rubbing alcohol and weird hoppiness . different but not all that pleasant . taste bitter . very bitter ca n t real enjoy the hops . it s not about ibu s people it s about high ibu s with balance . i like me some hop flavor with the bitterness the regular stone ipa is very good in this resepct . no tasty hop flavor here . this beer is only . which is the lowest double i ve seen . needs more malts . there is a slight sweetness in the backround but it does n t mesh at all with the hops . for this many hops this beer should be percent . mouthfeel too damn thin . drinkability it takes one bad beer for me to drain pour . i ll finish this but never again will i get this . notes i m going against the grain on this one since the score is as of this writing but i have to ask what are people smoking . this tastes like crap it s hurts you stomach too i m not impressed and this is the worst stone offering ever . i m sure everyone will want to try it once . spend you r time and money trying to get some pliny the elder if you want to taste a hophead beer done right . i could name countless others better than this . to me this is n t really even a double ipa just some crazy experiment . my palate was ruined and i wo n t be coming back . to each their own if you like this good luck to you .,taste,0.4,0
viggo brought this one over . thanks eric . oz bottle . vintage th anniversary edition aged on oak and spanish orange peel . abv . sampled feb . pours a nice ruby red colour pretty much crystal clear with a small dense cream coloured head . the head drops fast and leaves spotty lace . aroma is neat . alcohol . vanilla . orange peel . there s a wacky spicy floral character going on that i ca n t quite place . honey and a bit of molasses . whole wheat bread . biscuit . cracker . caramel and butterscotch . taste is weird . the wacky spicy floral character is there with an oddly sweet candied orange peel thing . waring alcohol . bit of smoke and earth . whole wheat bread . medium low bitterness level . maybe some ginger or cinnamon . mouthfeel is ok. there s a bit of astringency but not too much . medium body . medium carbonation level . drinkability is ok. alcohol is a little warmer than it should be . the spicy character does not work well and is pretty off putting . could use a touch more body . not one i d go looking for again .,taste,0.4,0
poured out a big white head with a body that was golden . a hop smell with a touch of the metal . i have a friend who drinks it frequently and i am always happy to join him . some say there is an unpleasant aftertaste but if there is it certainly does n t bother me maybe that says something about me . . i think it is a great beer to start exploring with . better than a lot of popular beers it helps the newby start to explore the world of beer . the more they explore the more they will lean to other brews and the less they will choose heineken . the other thing is that heineken is consistent around the world well in my limited experience europe north america and the caribbean . so if in doubt about the water drink heineken .,taste,0.7,1
copper pour good lacing and head here . aroma was lacking had a little woody thing going for it smelled old . taste one of the better english ipa styles out there in fact a classic tastes classic at times aged . if you re looking for balance check this stuff out . gets more watery as it goes on hops seem to fade more and the balance gives way to earthy malt tones . one of the better beers available at raley s for around .,taste,0.8,1
wow . i got bottle of this beer in the cellar and did not want to open them due to the rarity of the beer in my location . a local bar had it on tap so i had to try it . it was simply incredible . the hop character was very earthy and not as citrusy as a normal ipa . i am getting ahead of myself . it poured a nice golden hew with a minimal white head that laced all the way down the glass . the aromas that came out of the beer were fantastic . earthy hoppy and some pale malt came through . now back to the flavors . it was a very drinkable beer for the abv and the smoothness kept me wanting more . hats off to stone on their th anniversary beer . i can not wait to see how it tastes in a year or two . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
a clear brown copper . s tart aroma and notes of raspberries . t very dry . a bit nutty with some sesame seed flavour and bitterness in the finish . m a bit heavy for my taste . d despite the rather terse review i like this beer a lot my favorite of the beers i ve tasted here . quite flavourful and delicious but admittedly heavy for summertime or session drinking .,taste,0.9,1
this is not the worst beer or worst mexico beer available . that said there is no point this beer other than . abv if you are trying to get drunk . most people even macro drinkers dont think there is enough flavor in the beer so they add a lime to it . any beer that needs a lime to even be drinkable is starting from a low point . appearance looks like many macros light yellow . it is in a clear bottle but the limited flavor is resilient to skunking i guess . smell there is a bit of adjunct aroma corn maybe some malt and bitterness but no discernable hop in the nose . the best thing in the aroma is the lime if you put it in . taste grain and corn and water thats it . it needs a lime to be interesting enough to drink making it not actually what they brewed . astringent finish . mouthfeel watery . drinkability it is in act a very drinkable beer if it is what you are looking for . i must admit back in the day i drank cases and cases of the stuff both at home and at parties . hope this is helpful . cheers .,taste,0.4,0
let me start by saying that this beer has nice carbonation . so much so that i lost a few ounces because it exploded on me . smell is yeasty fruity honey and alcohol . the taste is sweet yeasty honey raisins and banana . the mouthfeel is crisp with great carbonation and a dry finish . this beer has a light taste for such a strong beer which makes its drinkability exceptional . this beer is a must try .,taste,1.0,1
cloudy creamsicle with a big white head that slowly settles to a cap . dried raspberries and strawberries banana cream pie dry and perfumy spicy and crisp . tastes of barley juice with dusty cran grape and a rootlike spice adding depth . soft bubbles at first turns to smoothness and lingering sweet banana cream pie with a slightly medicinal seltzer flavored finish . very enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
purchased a pack of oz bottles from martignetti s . poured a foggy dark amber color . smell is a refreshing pine needle like scent . taste is a superb mixture of sweet carmel honey pine spice with nice balance of alcohol and hops . not overwhelming in the least and a beer i could drink many of . highly recommended .,taste,0.9,1
thanks to psycohops for sharing this bottle . purchased at abe s in bethlehem for . poured into my victory shaker glass . appears a nearly opaque ultra dark brown color with a finger of dense creamy lingering dark ecru foam . smells of fruity hops dark berries milk chocolate and sweet mocha . tastes of rich sweet mochaccino bittersweet chocolate cocoa powder slightly sour mild bitterness bitter dark chocolate towards the finish roasted coffee beans fruity berries and molasses . rather rich and close to full bodied with medium carbonation . alcohol is noticeable but not over the top . a tasty sip able coffee stout that paired nicely with a few squares of endangered species cocoa dark chocolate .,taste,0.9,1
pours with a decent head . the aroma is earthy and herbal but not in a good way . the mouthfeel is pretty weak and watery . the flavor is a weird herbal flavor that tastes a lot like josta cola . the malt component of the flavor is seriously lacking and would probably make this beer drinkable if it was there . if you have n t had it it s worth trying just to see what not to do . just do n t buy more than a bottle or two until you ve had it .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass a it is a darker yellow with orange hint . the head was white and filled to the top of the glass but only stayed for a minute or two . s it is a little hoppy and a little sweet smelling but it is a somewhat weak smell . t at first it taste a lot like is smells and has a smooth hoppy finish . m it is crisp and a little light . d this is overall an average beer and is easy to drink . it is worth getting every once and a while and it is a nice beer to use to introduce light beer drinkers to mircobrews .,taste,0.6,1
sampled on pours a super cloudy brown color with a huge off white head . almost completely opaque golden around the edges when you hold it to the light . lacing is thick and chunky and coats the entire glass . smell is unbelievable . tons of chocolate dark fruit and malted milk balls . very complex without a belgian edge . sweet but not overpowering . taste is sour malt at first with good deal of alcohol . the flavor is a little thin in the middle with a decently bitter finish . not what the smell would lead you to believe . mouthfeel is good creamy but with tart carbonation . drinkability is fine but it s a little disappointing . overall not worth the . i paid for the bottle .,taste,0.6,1
a bright brilliant copper . dark tan head is of a coarse bubbly foam . s pina colada pineapple coconut fir bud resin fruits malt faint banana . t the ripa attacks with big concentrated rich round slightly sweet malt . the mid palate is of sweet vanilla cupcake . then the citric hops roll in big time for the long finish . m creamy viscous oily and slightly sticky . the co is perfect here . a kick of ethanol heat accompanies this brew s every move . d the hop dryness regulated the drinkability for me but not the rich structure .,taste,0.9,1
poured into a nonic appearance pours a pale goldish color . started out with a big fluffy carbonated head but dissipated shortly thereafter into nothing . display of carbonation is plentiful . smell mostly just sweet adjuncts reminiscent of creamed corn and a vague hint of a floral hop presence taste again back to mostly sweet grains . taste is pretty typical of this style . nothing special here . mouthfeel not too pleasant . very thin . carbonation that leaves a metallic stinginess behind . stomachfeel not very good . as usual with most adjunct lagers this one s not settling too well with me . make sure you eat a well balance meal before drinking this one . overall just another typical macro brew . dirt cheap beer . got it for a . at the local kroger . cheers . enjoy .,taste,0.6,1
a clear deep golden beer with hints of brass a white head leaving lacing . curtains . the smell is sweet like apple jam with a hint of mango chutney . the taste is also sweet fruity like pears and fresh mango some fresh orange as well . a sharp bitterness . medium high carbonation small aggressive lively bubbles soft and a full body . slightly oily . not bad but very sweet and an unbalanced bitterness .,taste,0.8,1
a pours black minimal light gets through with a one finger cream colored head . dissipates to a light lacing . s heavy aroma of chocolate and roasted coffee beans very sweet smelling . t begins with a light sweet chocolate mixed with malt . some bitterness in the background . turns to bold roasted coffee beans in the end . m medium body bit heavy on the carbonation for a stout . o a decent chocolate stout excellent aroma but a bit lacking on the flavor . a heavier chocolate flavor instead of coffee would benefit this beer .,taste,0.6,1
cl can alcool a friend bought it for me in dublin. on the top of the can is written contains barley there s no written pasturized beer and i dont if it is . ok let s enjoy . a perfect foamy and blaaaack as guinness . yeah . this is guinness . s light and pleasant roasted barley coffee some bitterness something smoky and dusty as an old newspaper . t gratly balanced lightly roasted when she enter lightly bitter when she goes down . coffee chocolate smoke of ireland dust fog darkness . in the backtaste there is a harmonious fight of these tastes . roast bitter roast bitter roast . m smooth light carbonation silky medium body d minutes to drink this half liter with extreme pleasure i need liters of it . notes no notes . it s guinness . advices lots of pubs serve it badly here in italy . do n t drink it very cold you ll kill all tastes .,taste,0.8,1
rogue makes some good beer. and their dead guy ale is no exception . i have been drinking this since the fall when i was introduced to it at a beer tasting party and it has not let me down since . dead guy pours with a lovely looking cloudy golden brown color and has an offwhite head that sticks around . there s some lacing down the sides of the glass as you drink rather quickly . on the nose you ll find biscuit malts flowers and honey. it s pleasant but you might not know it was there unless you were looking for it . the taste however is a standout . rich caramel sweetness up front with just the right mouthfeel greets you at every sip . and the finish is dead on a well balanced hop bite at the end clears away the sweetness and brings you back for more . drinkability ranks high. you could easily session this .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours a motor oil black with no head . coffee and chocolate dominate the nose . those two characteristics take front stage in the taste . a slight bourbon hint and notes of hops creep up in the finish . a fantastic beer to warm your bones on a cold night the northwind is an amazing example of an imperial stout .,taste,0.9,1
so i went to a party and i put a few murphy s stouts in the fridge with the confidence that it would be only good beer for the party . and it was . when i had finished my beer i was forced to scavenge . there was nothing left but miller lite . and i thought i d take the plunge . of course the results are predictable . this is a light beer . nothing else really needs to be said . the color is light . the aroma is light . the taste what there is of it is light . this is a beer that nearly does n t exist . oh well i ll try to give some specifics . the color is a very pale gold kind of like a glass of mountain dew that has been diluted by melted ice . the head is slight and white . the aroma again is very light but i can detect some hops waaay off in the distance . maybe a few were lying in the corner and they decided to sprinkle them in the vat . the taste is extremely distant very crisp with little to no aftertaste . the one good thing i can say about this beer is that it is a good one for drinking a lot of if you like it which i do n t . never again . never again .,taste,0.2,0
a hazy golden orange color with a airy white head good retention and lacing s crisp orange aroma with perhaps a little hops t tart taste with some orange maltiness and a slight amount of bitterness to finish m medium body not too smooth d never really had a wheat beer that did it for me this did n t change my mind,taste,0.4,0
served in a bottle poured into an ale glass . a had a decent sized head about a inch . for a brown ale that s good enough for me . the body looked thick deep dark brown and opaque . s smelled like other brown ales that i ve had . slightly malty yeasty . t i liked this one . the bottle itself does n t represent the beer it witholds inside . i m glad i decided to give this one a shot because it tasted just as good as the other brown ales that i ve had . i tasted caramalized malts and roasted nuts . m it s thicker than other brown ales and it s heavier . i got a malty roasty aftertaste . d not bad for a brown ale . i would probably stick to my other favorites rather than have this one again however it is what it is .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a er for the bmc crowd at the holidays . poured a clear amber with a white head . i was n t expecting a lot from widmer but this proved to be a clean clear amber . there are dry crouton like malts with a balanced serving of citrus hops . not a bad summer beer or ale for when you re looking for a light and simple brew .,taste,0.6,1
i had never had a scotch ale before lost coast s so when i saw this on tap at a local pizza joint i had to try this glad i did . the body is a bronze amber color . looks like dark honey . it s actually a very unusual color almost root beer like . this brew had very little head coming straight from the tap to a tumbler but there was nice white sudsy lacing throughout the whole drinking experience . the smell of lost coast s scotch ale is phenomenal . it is very grassy with huge aromas of vanilla and cream soda . the taste is also amazing . i have had wee heavies before but this is quite different . i am interested to try more scotch ales now because this one blew me away . it is extremely sweet though smoky at the same time . the cream soda sensation is very strong in the finish . the feel is sweet and creamy . it is quite carbonated but not too much so . the sweetness is very pleasant but unfortunately hurts its drinkability . oz . is probably more than enough for this one a pint gets a little exhausting towards the end .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear dark chestnut brown with a tan foamy head . smell is unremarkable with just a hint of noble hops . taste is quite different than anything else out there . clearly smoky with an assault of woodsy flavors on the palette that is reminiscent of food char grilled to the point of burning on a wood fired stove . hint of citrusy sourness rounds out the taste a bit . medium body and tangy mouthfeel . lingering smoky aftertaste . has to be enjoyed slowly like a fine cigar .,taste,0.9,1
edition featuring a minimalist tulip label design this year . pours a thin off white had over a bright crimson body . head drops quickly leaving thin lace . fairly strong aromas of sweet caramelized malt lead are the main players with a light berry like fruit meandering through . flavor is similar with a big caramel malt character up front backed by berry fruit notes . a significant chocolate and biscuit character as well . hops are light to medium but there is enough bitterness and earthy and floral flavor to keep the malt in check . body is lean to medium with a soft feel and dry finish . hands down one of my favorite michigan brews . i look forward to its arrival each spring almost as much as the warm weather . think of it as the love child of a scottish and amber ale . it features a great malt complexity without being too sweet .,taste,1.0,1
i was intrigued to try this beer for several reasons the first of which being a few lousy reviews on ba . second santa barbara is my alma mater and i have many fond memories of classes overlooking the beach microbrew kegs paid for by the engineering department and an abundance of salacious and pulchritudinous women . but i digress . this beer in a word average . it s on the lighter side of american ipas with medium light maltiness and moderate hoppiness . the mouthfeel is a little off as the carbonation is too low in my opinion . hops are prevalent in the aroma but do n t smack you in the face i feel an american ipa should . the finish is ok but would be better balanced by a little more malty sweetness . the color is a nice amber hue . not much more worth commenting on but i felt an obligation to try a local sb brew and support the scene . qutoe connon macleod there can be only one . alesmith ipa that is .,taste,0.7,1
pours brown with a thick tan head and smells of bread and yeast tastes malty and spicy with a sweet fruit and yeast finish that s on the dry side very good beer that s balanced and goes down smooth yet still has a bite and complex flavors . the alcohol is not a factor so it s very easy to drink or sip as it warms up and allows more flavors to prevail . overall a very good beer and quite enjoyable . i ve had this on many occasions and enjoyed it every time .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle in standard pint glass . a clear golden white bubbly half inch head . s corn cereal grains light florals t tastes exactly like a mgd maybe a little thicker . clean hops bitterness more cheap grain taste mild sweetness . flatness of flavor and not much complexity . dry and boring . m surprisingly full bodied a nice thickness to be contrasted with the thin taste . d bland adjunct esque taste but with a better mouthfeel . like an expensive can of budweiser why would i buy this again . disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
from notes pours a red tinted copperamber color.the smell was of some kind of spice that i could n t describe.the taste was malt and fruits.i did n t really care for this one.i was really upset because i like the style but they let me down on this one .,taste,0.6,1
a clear coppery colour with a thin beige head partially my fault for slowly pouring . bit of lacing . aroma seems a bit muted though toffee and herbal notes can be dug out . taste starts slightly toffee sweet then floods the mouth with a balance of toffee herbal an citrus flavours . big taste and very nicely balanced . every bit of the flavour seems to linger . seems that the body is almost a bit creamy in its fullness and the carbonation is well suited . absolutely quaffable with a smooth body and balanced flavour this one is a great example of a canadian twist on the style .,taste,0.9,1
stiff curdled multi tonal chocolate milk colored head on top of ebony brown liquid . the aromas are subtle but profound . roasted nutshells and grains fold into elements of whole vanilla and over ripe blueberries.the flavors play this little game where they start out with a promising rich fruity glycerin laden texture until after about one second the fine powdery roasted tannins supress all of this hedonism . within seconds all that is left is a very clean palate with shadows of charred banana sweet spices and tobacco . this beer wo n t get a lot of high reviews because it does n t fit popular expectations for beer this color . it is a light bodied brew . nevertheless a beautiful beer .,taste,0.8,1
very dark brown pour with a medium beige head which collapses into a very rings of lace . nose is bitterweet chocolate and roasted malt but not very strong . initial sip reveals a creamy and rich mouthfeel with just a hint of hops background . taste echos the nose and burnt coffee taste comes in at about mid glass . seems a bit watered down for a stout . finish is dry and somewhat bitter . this is one of my favorite sam adams offerings .,taste,0.8,1
appearance this one pours a penny copper colour lots of bubbles in the body a good sized head that sticks around for a while which is good smell this one smells like a mix between their boston lager and toasted breadcrust a little malt also . taste tastes a lot like the boston lager too a bit more body . the malts are balanced really well and not too overpowering . i simple clean decent taste . mouthfeel this beer does n t linger long but the mouthfeel is good . it feels thin to me but i ve been drinking motor oil like stouts lately . the buttery toasty aftertase comes in for a nd showing quickly then goes away . drinkability great . these are dark enough to not suck and carbonated great plus the creamy head mixed with the lager drinkability makes this one good . oops . have i had already .,taste,0.6,1
a superior example of american brewed english style barley wine . a a cloudy brass color with a moderate beige head . lots of lacing you can almost count your sips from the rings of lace on the glass . s malt from and center lots of dark fruit and molassas . ca n t miss the booze in the background . there is some dry roasty malt aroma as well . t sweet molasses and toffee up front with dark fruits and vanilla . hints of pipe tobacco cherry and toasted malt come out . not a lot of hop but bitter enough to balance out the finish along with oak and some roated malt for a dryer finish . absolutley incredible . m full bodied moderate carbonation . rich flavor and warming alcohol . d very drinkable it s well balanced not too sweat or too boozy . definitely malt dominant but well balanced .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a snifter . light golden color still not quite transparent . a nice finger and half of head that held nicely . a muted aroma of yeast bread banana and other ripe fruit . it tastes fruity mildly bitter in the middle and a sweet ending . fairly standard for the style . the texture is sublime . soft so soft . like drinking velvet . low carbonation and medium body . the taste was the runner up here . it felt amazing and looked and smelled good . the taste just was not up to the same standard . well worth trying for the texture alone .,taste,0.6,1
despite my recent past with this beer . see of all the nights in the ba talk forum . i have decided to put it behind me and review it . first there is no reason to enjoy this one out of a glass . anyone who says otherwise is a fool . this is a beer to drink not to enjoy . this is of course not to say that this beer does n t have enjoyable aspects it does . as far as american macros go i think this is the best it s relatively cheap has a pretty good taste aside from the fact you can really taste the rice which i do n t particularly like and you can sit down with your college buddies and polish off a case of it without getting alcohol poisioning . but i digress . nothing about budweiser is impressive . it is what it is it s a macro plain and simple,taste,0.3,0
my utopias was a i do n t know what the other people on this sight are talking about with their utopias mmii and mmiii because they are not listed that way on the boston brewing company websight . anyway i was lucky enough to come across a bottle of this stuff for free . oh but it was no accident by the way . so it poured a nice copper with no head not carbonated smelled and tasted at first like a cross between tawny port and single barrel bourbon . repeated tastings narrowed it down to a monster strength j.w . lees harvest ale or a year tawny but with more burn . i shared this out with five other friends . we had all we wanted and dumped the rest out the window not kidding it was free and we had our fill . it tasted marvelous for a beer but just standard for a good tawny port i bought for a quarter of what this thing originally retailed for . why go out of your way to pay bucks for something that tastes like a good dollar bottle of port . oh because it was free for me that s why . still an amazing beer .,taste,0.9,1
ok so first off i feel that i have to say that i absolutely love old ales easily one of my favorite styles . i ve seen this one on the shelf numerous times but did n t want to fork out the cash for it . well when i broke down and did it i wish i could have that moment back . this one was pretty rough . i was nervous going into it since the reviews are really mixed and i should have left it alone . appearance so my experience started out simple enough and this beer looked alright . poured a deep dark caramel brown started with a finger head that s creamy and tan and fades quickly to nothing but a thin whisp on the surface body is entirely opaque . smell deep and sweet caramel and toffee burnt sugar and a bit of a spicy presence to it definite whiff of alcohol and a bit of a rasin or prune scent to it . taste here is where it all went down hill . the second this touched my tongue i knew it was a mistake . started off like burnt chocolate and a mouthfull of rotten raisins and prunes mixed with isopropyl alcohol . i wish i could say i was exaggerating with that description but that s actually how it tastes . if there are doubts please read my other reviews as they re all pretty simple cut and dry . mouthfeel oily buttery and flat . honestly i could n t tell you much more about this because the taste was so awful i really could n t stand having it in my mouth . drinkability awful due to the taste .,taste,0.2,0
got this one from a mixer pack of yards . i was really looking forward to this one but it did leave a bit to desire this is just a slightly above average pale ale . there is a faint taste of citrus . slight bitterness . appearance is similiar to must pale ales . couldy gold color . overall not much going on with this beer . not something i would go out of the way to get but would never turn one down .,taste,0.6,1
strong initial aroma of citra hops whith very pronounced grapefruit faint crystal hops and little bit of a bready malt aroma . excellent clarity initial large tan white head that persists as a thin layer and leaves some lacing . dominant taste is grapefruit from the citra hops with a very faint light crystal malt background med low level of smooth bitterness not much in the aftertaste except lingering hop flavor and a little bitterness medium level of carbonation and a medium to light body,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass . from a pack with best before . fairly loud pop when i opened the bottle . this beer has a nice cloudy golden color and looks very inviting with the chalk white two finger head . a lot of action at the start with bubbles in rising up through the glass . head retention is about average for white beer and there is very little lacing . did not have a strong scent . a little phenolic on the nose and a rich malt aroma . with a few deep breaths i noticed the refreshing citrus smell that is similar to some air freshener . it has a good clean smell but was not overpowering . similar to the aroma the flavors are somewhat quiet . a mixture of wheat grain and citrus fruit dominates the mix . a little of the banana and maybe some orchard as the beer settles in . initially a little sweet i noticed a peppery note as the beer goes down . it leaves sharp not really bitter . everything was very subtle compared to what i normally experience in a witbier . the mouth feel is very light and flowing . this might be the best characteristic of the beer . the air is noticeable but its not extreme . combined with the subtleness across the senses this makes for a very easy drinking beer . overall it is pretty refreshing though i would n t quite agree with its claim to be the most refreshing white beer . the feel and drinkability of this beer are high class . blanche de chambly is an enjoyable though somewhat uninspiring beer . very drinkable i could sit and drink a few and certainly would not complain . easily a solid second tier witbier .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a wine glass . best by date of sep . thank you new belgium for dating your ipa . brewed with simcoe cascade and chinook hops . reviewed from first pour . a initially holds a large perfectly white head that slowly melts down to a bubbly white collar . absolute perfect clarity as polished as they come . light gold in color with a stream of beads racing from an imperfection in the glass . a fair amount of lacing that blends in with that nice white collar . really a marvel of clear beer almost does n t look like an ipa . s mostly an astringent bitterness with some citrus pine and floral hop aroma . the malt only provides a subtle light carmel background . the negatives come from the astringency probably the chinook and a vegetal note that increases with temperature . still considered above average . t begins with a sharp tingle of carbonation and the bite of ibus . the bitterness is not overwhelming however there is very little gravity to support what s there . malt character is almost non existent . the hop flavor is piney and vegetal . i get very little citrus or floral character like i did in the aroma . disappointing considering the hops used . m very dry with a thin body and high carbonation . extreme attenuation considering the . . dryness and carbonation are great way to accentuate an ipa but this went a little overboard . never the less above average because i d rather drink an ipa like this than the sticky cloying carmel bombs that are popping up everywhere . d highly drinkable despite its faults . dangerous at . considering it would take a lot to feel full off of this . a fresher example may mask the vegetal character and improve the taste .,taste,0.6,1
a golden color with a nice head that stayed around surprisingly long after the pour s a strange but nice smell . kind of a nutty and sweet aroma mixed together t again a strange but very good taste . starts out sweet . finishes with a nutty flavor with a hint of hops . very light m pretty typical d extremely light and easy to drink . a very refreshing beer . easy to enjoy on a hot day,taste,0.9,1
i think this is the first i gave anything on flavor . that is because within it s style category i can not imagine it improving any more . also i had it fresh on tap across the street from the brewery . a warm buffed and oiled woodsy brown with a pillowy off white head . aromas of juicy munich malt campfires and a hint of sulphur . flavors of smoked pork charred wood but without bitterness and the finely tooled leather belt they used to jam in my mouth during my childhood fits . this is incredible stuff and is certainly not for everyone . bottled bacon is an aquired taste .,taste,1.0,1
obviously a popular german beer probably third to becks and st. pauli girl at least in the us . spaten is a great lager . it is n t too light or heavy refreshing and very drinkable for a german beer . it has a very quick head and some lacing . what can i say the beer sells it self .,taste,0.9,1
oz can poured into my new belgium goblet gordon is a clear amber with a large very tight head that leaves heavy lace and settles to a large island of foam on the surface . served at cellar temp . smell is moderate spicy piny hops and gingerbread . i was hopping for a bigger blast of hops . taste is surprisingly soft same as the nose with a fairly bitter finish . there s also a sweet grapefruit component to it that i do n t care and makes me question the freshness of this particular can . the high ibv is very well hidden and overall this is very smooth . problem is that s not what i really look for in a dipa i want in your face hops . wonder if it s the week or two at room temp since i received this in trade that did it in or perhaps the fabled can . even if it s just the brewer s intent i have to say i m pretty disappointed with this one . mouthfeel is pretty soft and creamy medium bodied . drinkability is above average . not bad tasting but not that impressive either . however it s super smooth and went down in a hurry really warming up the cheeks easily . i d like to try it on fresh draught at the pub to really compare but as it stands now am in no hurry to do so .,taste,0.6,1
a the beer is very dark amber approaching near black in color and poured with a finger high creamy beige head that died down but has excellent properties and consistently covered the surface . watching the cascading bubbles after the initial pour is always a spectacle . s there are faint aromas of roasted malts in the nose . t like the smell the taste is n t very strong but has flavors of roasted malts along with some hints of chocolate and coffee . hints of bitterness are present in the finish . m it feels light bodied creamy and smooth on the palate . there is some dryness in the finish . d this beer goes down very easily and is very sessionable especially considering its low alcohol content .,taste,0.6,1
smell is malty sweet and spicy with a berrry undertone . pours to a slightly hazy deep bright yellow with a nice foamy two finger head . taste is classic sweet and sour witbier sweet up front sour in the middle and a bitter slightly dry finish . great use of blackberry that has almost the same characteristics exept for the bitterness . the blackberry taste is most evident on the sweetness up front pairs well on the sour middle and fades with the bitter finally . carbonation is good but not really evident or noticable with this flavored brew . when i picked this up i thought it might be to berry y but its not . another good go to brew from sam s . hopefully they replace the cranberry lambric in the holiday pack with this one for a solid holiday assortment .,taste,0.8,1
a pours an amber color with approx . head . ok lacing from a oz . bomber . s could not pick much up off the smell . certainly smelled like a lager but i could not pick up the malts or hops that you can in tasting . t sweet malt up front with a wonderful hop finish that is not too bitter . a little thick at the end . m good carbonation . d very good beer overall . one bomber is probably enough for a sitting since this is a little heavy .,taste,0.9,1
a light amber . mildly hazy . s mild hops . more malty and some citrus notes . t nice and hoppy with great drinkability . there is no overwhelming bitter finish for this one . caramel and floral notes m medium bodied and moderate carbonation . aftertaste is not as offensive as many pale ales overall an excellent pale ale . one of the best out there . the right amount of hop character and flavor .,taste,0.9,1
a. poured a completely opaque black with a nice tan head that dispersed rather quickly but not bad . good lacing like a stout should have . s. coud definately smell the oatmeal characters roasted barley and chocolate characters . t. a bit dissapointing came on sweet then the taste kind of dispersed into a blandness . it finished with a nice hop bite . m. also disappointing not as silky as other oatmeal stouts more watery d. its good not bad not great this is a nice beer very good but i m spoiled by samuel smith s oatmeal stout i d spend the extra few bucks on that before i got this again . just my opinion .,taste,0.8,1
a a little cloudy with a slight white head . the head dissipates quickly and leaves no trace on the glass . s spices fruits oak and malty yeast nose . smells like kiwi coconut a mix of spices i wish i could decipher . oak malt and yeast mix to make a nice crust to finish off the nose . t almost perfect . a slight alcohol taste pulls away from the mix of flavors . deep oak flavor with a heavy yeast flavor . that mixed with the spices and fruits make this a great tasting beer . m a full bodied beer with a little bit of carbonation . d a very easy beer to drink . bottle was gone before i finished this review .,taste,0.9,1
purchased from great spirits huntsville al . i m a big fan of the hefe weizen style although as i recall i did n t much care for the tucher and my local liquor store was carrying these in oz singles so i bought one of these and one of the dunkel weiss for tasting purposes . maybe most of my enjoyment of the hefe style comes from the yeast because i found this beer so bland as to be almost undrinkable . appearance threw me a bit my first kristal weizen because with a weizen i expect a cloudy dark yellow look . i knew that a kristal would n t be the same way but i was amazed at the light yellow clarity of the brew . i could probably have read newsprint straight through it . used a standard weizen glass for the tasting like any other weiss it produced a nice thick foamy head that almost overwhelmed the glass although i found that it dissipated much more quickly than the hefes i ve tasted . the smell drew me in quite nicely a subdued but everpresent mix of citrusy aromas and creamy fruitiness . sniffing this brew even as the beer went on and the head started to dissipate was my favorite experience involved with this brew . unfortunately the taste threw me for a loop . perhaps the yeast in most hefes keeps the flavor inside because this beer very quickly disappointed me in its lack of flavor . none of the cloves or citrus taste that i generally expect from a good weizen this beer really did n t taste like much of anything . even swishing it in my mouth and letting the foam build did n t really add anything to the taste . color me disappointed . mouthfeel was a bit better . the beer did have a nice foamy aftertaste and despite the watery consistency i found it pleasurable and easy as far as the texture was concerned . bittnerness was low and the beer finished nicely even if it was n t too impressive taste wise . it s a pretty drinkable beer i d have to say despite what i d consider a substandard taste . i might think that this would be a gateway beer for people who only drink adjunct lagers but really you d miss out on all the flavors of a good hefe with this . my overall impression was kinda eh but i think that the beer is n t really bad enough that i could n t drink a couple if i had them readily available . i worried at first that i might have gotten a bad bottle as great spirits does n t seem to do a lot of business in singles but i could n t taste any skunk to this beer and i think that it tasted the way it was supposed to taste i think i just did n t care for it . if i have the opportunity to try a few more kristals in the coming weeks my liquor store only carries this one i will see if my opinion changes and possibly re review . otherwise i must give a largely negative review to this beer .,taste,0.4,0
with all of the positive reviews i went our and bought a pack of this stuff . all i can say is that i am not impressed . sure it looks good and smells ok but the taste is very disappointing . very thin reminiscent of a oktoberfest with that signature pumpkin taste but not enough mouth feel to back it up . i poured the first one out because i thought that maybe it was just a bad bottle but the whole pack tastes the same much too weak for my taste . works great for marinading meat though .,taste,0.3,0
the pour was yellow with a one finger head that quickly dissapated and left no lace on the glass . the smell was strong with german pilsner skunk with just a hint of hop spice in the rear of the nose . the drink started with a sharp pilsner carbonation bite followed by a thin malt in the middle and a lingering but pleasent hop bitter to finish . all and all not a bad ipa but i ve had better . it did n t live up to the hype in my book . but still worth a try .,taste,0.8,1
poured out a bomber of this into a fluted glass . looks medium copper and slightly hazy . great white head formed with nice lacing . smells of hop up front and then bread or dough like in the after smell . first taste impression is like a combo of malt hop . somehow malt and hop molecules combined to form something great . good medium body leaning toward heavy medium for me . i would have to say above average drinkability but it s .,taste,0.9,1
tryed this beer with a friend the other night just for kicks . and it was the cheapest i ve seen for a in a while . the appearance was like any other cheap light beer . pale straw yellow with a decent head that faded extremely quickly . no lacing either . smell was also very generic . pretty much nothing going on there . taste was actually interesting . along with the normal light beer taste there was a slight champagne taste to it . notes of that and a little grape flavor was present . mouthfeel was very unenjoyable . extremely over carbonated and generally hard to put down . overall the beer is what you pay for it . would n t mind spending the few extra dollars for budlight though .,taste,0.4,0
pours a cloudy yellow with little head and nearly no lacing . big yeasty aroma laced with hints of alcohol and a light citrus tinge namely lemon . big warm alcohol character up front with belgian yeast lightly spiced delicate citrus flavors and a semi sweet malty backdrop . very little carbonation almost flat and alcohol is pretty dominant through out this beer . not the most drinkable beer not all that balanced but some nice flavors overall .,taste,0.8,1
from a ml brown champagne bottle served at cellar temperature where it has been quietly waiting for a year . brewed with imported malts and hops dark candi sugar and trappist yeast bottle conditioned with no vintage date . pours cherry brown punctuated with particulates and heavy carbonation which builds and subsequently replenishes a finger of off white head that leaves a bit of lacing . smells pleasant with whiffs of apples plums raisins caramel and perhaps some hops . plums grapes and their dried counterparts on the palate combine with dark malts crisp red apples light phenols and floral spicy hops which contribute a mild bitterness . nearly hot with ethanol and there are prevalent rosy floral and solventy fusels which lend a noticeable sweetness . however the high carbonation and well attenuated body help to counter the sweetness and dry the beer right back out . it may not be the most complex belgian and the higher alcohols can be distracting but this is still a pretty decent brew that is dangerously drinkable . a good beer for the cellar as i feel this one could age for years and years .,taste,0.7,1
this beer calls itself a dubbel but at . and with such light body i would n t call it that . this beer is a wonderful abbey style brown ale light bodied very drinkable with fruity notes and a dry finish but nothing over the top . while i would generally consider something like this an unexceptional beer that the balance its flavors strike and the immense drinkability grant it a huge thumbs up from me .,taste,0.6,1
poured near brown from oz . bottle . smell is nice citrusy hops are pleasant . the alcohol is perhaps too noticeable in the palate but its a nice hop malt balance . because of the strong taste it may not be appealing past the first couple but it really is a wonderful tasting beer .,taste,0.9,1
a deep amber color big foamy head good lacing and retention s earthy hops light citrus nice aroma t very nice hop profile citrus toasted malts great bitter note m very light and clean smooth and well balanced nice carbonation with a touch of sticky bitterness d excellent incredibly balanced and has an amazing hop profile that differs from many other ipas . this beer is a standout ipa . i would drink it regularly if it were n t for the price however i understand why it s priced the way it is due to the ingredients etc .,taste,1.0,1
had on tap at the dig pub . poured into a pint glass with about finger head that dissipated slowly . color is a rich amber very clear . aroma citrus grapefruit piney some caramel malt a little biscuity . taste the sublime hop presence of this beer is announced . a perfect balance of malty sweetness and back of the tongue bitterness . mouthfeel the mouthfeel of this beer is remarkable . a comfort beer . drinkability this is my go to beer for the winter months . but alas bigfoot and torpedo extra ipa will soon be out and i ll have to find something else to session . i ll be looking forward to next year s batch .,taste,1.0,1
on tap at gasthoff s a german bar and restaraunt in northeast minneapolis . served on tap in a german style oversized beer glass . it pours out a dark brown with a surprising amount of head for a dark beer . as the beer settles there is little to no lacing . the smell is a hint of barley with a roasted malt not a strong smell . the taste is moslty roasted malt with not much added complexity perhaps a bit of barley . this beer seems like it has a lot of potential at first sip but the lack of complexity and flavor are a bit disappointing . the mouthfeel is very watery for a dark beer . surprisingly not substantial and thin feeling in my mouth . while this beer is not that thick and is n t exactly an assualt on the palate i still could n t see myself drinking many as it is super filling and sits heavily with you .,taste,0.8,1
oz . can into glass pint . f . ea . a brightest yellowest body possible with a big loose head that quickly dissipates leaving no lacing and a thin bubbly cover . s sweet apple aroma with a hint of phenolic spice in the background . not bad but pretty weak . no noticeable hop aroma . pretty standard stuff for the style . t grainy backbone with a bit of sweetness . tastes a bit like corn . and there is a bit of a medicinal quality . very light hop bitterness but not as clean and i would expect . m light body with very high carbonation . crisp . standard but nothing special . d drinkable in quantity . inoffensive crisp and fairly clean overall . it is fermented barley pop . problem . if i m going to spend this much on what is essentially a macro i m not going to buy more than one . o taste s like a macro but costs the same as a micro . the worse of both worlds .,taste,0.3,0
had this at the new hubert keller burger bar in san francisco . served too cold but once it warmed up the aroma was quite appealing . appearance gt no head no lacing so dark you can hardly see its lackluster liveliness . looks a lot like a glass of cocacola which has been sitting on the table a while . smell gt tootsie roll with hints of campfire smoke taste gt tangy smoky bitter then sweet . dark chocolate notes . quite delicious . mouf gt nice and easy . drinkability gt i could stand another few .,taste,0.8,1
via the brazen head cask ale festival oz serving . drippy deep with mostly tobacco that new leather smell on the nose . taste was a whole lot more though with macerated dark cherries nougat even orange rind that gave it a little spice . the pretzels were kind of stale that night so it was easier to pick things out . a faint burning plastic aftertaste keeps it from being absolutely delicious . the alcohol made its presence known but was more warming then anything . combined with the weighed down feel consistancy of the beer ten ounces was more then enough for me to enjoy .,taste,0.9,1
pour is a real golden tinted amber . no head . no lace . head retention is decent . smell is kinda crappy like a stadium beer . t it has one variety of hops that i like . sorry i ca n t identify it by name but it is similar to warrior or the other one in the dfh . i think bear republic has it in the hop rod rye . this is the good pale ale hoppiness but the beer has much of the maple syruppy effect that is common on these breweries trying to do the light low abv beers to appease the fads . mf is somewhat lousy maybe a little better than sam adams light . just coppery caramel stickiness that is not real pleasant . d i guess you could have a few of these . it is weaker than amstel light . sad for the anchor people to succumb and sell out so badly almost like icecube s recent film . edit i am pouring the remaining ozs down the sink . do n t buy this one even sam adalms light or amstel is better .,taste,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 .,taste,0.8,1
appearance bright beautiful garnet hue with a nicely well retained creamy head . aroma empty airy earthy yeasty in that order . i feel this is perhaps an ale that needs at least a moment or two for it s best features to unfold . hints of fruit emerge and are appreciated . taste is rich full wel rounded vibrant delicious . cherries ring in my mind melons nectarines . a bountiful cornucopia full and forward with a long rich resounding finish . much more flavorful than your ordinary amber and one of the first times that i felt that the organic tag actually transferred into the quality of the brew . thanks to gromit,taste,0.9,1
i shared a corked and caged ml bottle with imacoug . a it poured a creamy and cloudy brownish orange body . it had a large two finger white head that was sticky and lasted for a long time . s it was rich in aromas of toasted malts caramel oranges raisins and dark yeasty bread . t it started with a rich thick caramel flavor that blended well the the dark roasted malts . these flavors were complemented by sweet oranges a thick bready dark yeast flavor and a dash of dark spices . m it was a full bodied beer that was creamy and smooth . it coated the tongue and finished sweet dry and warm . d it was a rich flavorful and complex beer that left me wanting more . i m prone to keeping this one in my stash for special occasions .,taste,1.0,1
ounce bottle . at total wine more in kennesaw georgia . batch . your bell s cherry stout was packaged on february . fascinating . appearance pours a deep black body with a rather tall frothy tan colored head . smell quite a mixture of deeply roasted barley bittersweet chocolate chicory and tart scented cherries . a bit like a black forest cake . taste roasted barley interspersed with some burnt malts . heavy bittersweet chocolate sauce taste mingled with ground chicory . moderately sweet . blitz of tart sourish dark cherry juice with a touch of acidity . lightly earthy hops alongside the roasty bitterness of the malts . slightly tart roasty finish . mouthfeel medium full body . medium carbonation . smooth slick mouthfeel . drinkability decent . i do so love a great stout and bell s does make a great many of them but well this one just does n t quite do it for me . pass the kalamazoo or expedition please .,taste,0.6,1
pour from bottle into clear glass mug . a deep rich amber . good head at first but not overly carbonated . s hmm . not much in the way of hops . or malt . i smell nutmeg and cinnamon . well more like cinnamon candies . t let s see . i m tasting spices . there s the cinnamon and nutmeg . and a syrupy sweetness . tastes like cinnamon candies rather than actual cinnamon . the spices are very assertive and overwhelm the maltiness . some bittering hops on the finish but they clash with the spices . not particularly well balanced . m medium mouthfeel . d not so good . i may have a hard time finishing this one . i ve had better holiday brews and due to the lack of balance overwhelming sweetness and cinnamon candy taste i ca n t recommend it .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle a pours a dark brownish amber color with a light tan colored head that leaves a solid amount of lacing and retention . s the aroma is sweet and malty with very little hops . not bad just pretty faint with not much going on . t the taste follows the aroma with some sweet malt a touch of caramel and a minimal m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a very high amount of carbonation . d shiner bock is n t terrible but at the same time is n t something i would purchase again .,taste,0.4,0
this is what it is . this is probably the first beer you snuck as a kid . it s at every high school party and in every frat house . i take it on my fishing trips and to the family bar b que . it a house hold name . this is a average beer for a good price . that it s been around for years does n t mean it s not worth drinking . just because it is from one of the big boys of brewing do n t mean it s not worth a review,taste,0.7,1
not as much head as a lot of a head as i was expecting but it does have a nice dark apricot color . the first aroma and flavor that you pick up is apricot . a good bit of it . that s followed by the expected wheaty and malty flavors that start to dominate towards the middle of the glass . some citric crispness is present througout . very little bitterness or hop characteristics are present . this is an awesome wheat beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours out a muddy murky orange brown very apple cider like . capped off with a finger of tan head . slight bit of lacing . a heavy nose of sour cherries musty apple raisins plums toasted malts a sweet tang to it but finishes with a nosefull of alcohol . disgustingly sweet . raisins orange peel sugar black cherry and plenty of alcohol . really no detectable malt or hop notes . full body syrupy warming alcohol a little too much carbonation . not very drinkable . they seem to have sacrificed taste for brutal alcohol content . just way too syrupy sweet . would not try this again . edit an hour later the remaining of the bottle got the drain treatment . i just could n t stomach it . unfortunate and a waste of bucks i could ve spent on something i would ve enjoy . c est la vie .,taste,0.3,0
served on tap at an event at capones pours thick black with little head and a fairly normal looking dark beer . smell comes roasted very heavy smokey wheat scent with suprisingly a hint of hops taste is roasted wheat with a mild hop lick on the back end feels full on the palate not watery but not a heavy wheat . bit of hops linger nothing strong very drinkable and can be sessioned edited after talking to brewer calling it a dweiss,taste,0.6,1
a . can from friends fridge . ca n t really give it more than an average rating since it was out of a can . s. very present grains . almost smells like a fresh haystack . t. grains and cooked corn . very light . no noticable hop . malt is awol . just a dry corn husk finish . m. crisp with a slightly dry finish . not bad . d. this is average drinking at best . for the average light beer drinker this would work . i will be seeking out more flavorful beers .,taste,0.4,0
i simply can not cellar a good beer . bought a deuce deuce cold and poured it after ten minutes in the freezer . shared half with my wife in two snifters . she enjoyed hers with a slice of orange and i have to admit it did change the character nicely if not minimally . pour creamy thick pour take your time with this it is a trappist after all . color is a maroon brown with hues of plum and orange . head is two fingers pillowy and thick . reduces down to a beautiful lacing with resonating strings of carbonation throughout . nose sweet jesus . a beautiful cocophony of fruit sweet esters and earthy organics . bananas come to mind . taste wild cherries carmel malts and a tangy wheat slam the tastebuds . notes of bananas cherries and plums swirl with an almost sour limy aftertaste . very little hoppiness noteable but what it lacks in hops is more than made up for in the yeasty flavors that are the trademark of great abbey beers . more like port wine champagne or even scotch as far as character and body goes . mouthfeel smooth crisp and complete . body is full and seems to live and move . very distinct flavors are completely apparent throughout the entire glass no wavering or wondering . carbonation is heavy but it enhances the flavor like icing on a cake . a true work of art . drinkability i actually enjoyed my wife s idea of an orange and tried it as well . i could n t make this a session beer only because of how special it is . this is to be enjoyed on an occasional basis to celebrate something . apparently this is what the monks drink for dinner in watou lucky bastards . i have to invest in a cellaring project this would be a prime candidate .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . beer was refridgerated . drank at around degrees . pours a dark brown nearly black . head was weak even with a somewhat agressive pour . maybe a finger of light brown head . actually ended up leaving some lacing . no surprises in the aroma for me . roasted chocolate malts and some light cherry notes pushing through . tastes like it smells . chocolate malts with a hint of cherry . i feel it could go just a little stronger on the cherry flavor . overall i found this brew enjoyable and would n t hesitate to purchase it again .,taste,0.8,1
picked this one up as part of my usual beer shopping spree right before christmas . appearance i had this one straight from the bottle but from what i could tell it was a nice medium brown nothing spectacular though . smell great smell . i pick up the hints of hops and maple syrup . taste this one remidends me of a stout infused with a bit of natural sweetness . the maple hits nicely but the aftertaste seems almost fake like artificial sweetener mouthfell good carbonation just what to be expected along with the style and taste overall a decent beer but one i will probably not buy again . the sweetness was nice but the aftertaste put me off .,taste,0.6,1
since this is the first review for the style i m not sure how to really objectify it and review it properly so for this one i m reviewing on my taste for the beverage . poured out to a dark brown color similar to diet coke with a touch of red mixed in as well . kind of mahogany cherry colored . aromas of rye and bread are strong with a touch of wet gravy . lots of stinky raisons too . it was nearly offensive so odd and unorthodox i did n t think i was going to be able to drink it when i smelled it . alas it was much better than i anticipated sweet bread gives way to a rough raw rye flavor with some smooth liquorice and raison notes on the palate as well . very easy on the tongue . mouthfeel was a bit less bubbly than your average soft drink and slightly crisp . drinkability is decent the alcohol was n t even noticeable . different to say the least . worth a try but i seriously doubt this would in any way be construed as beer by most at this site .,taste,0.7,1
poured semi flat and stayed that way . personal preferrences will get in the way of the drinkability due to the prevelant sweetness . being a fan of maker s mark i expected a beautiful sweetness to be a part of the initial smell but artificial is how i describe its woodiness and sweetness . the quality was good but on experimental brews you have to pay attention to the name . if i take what i know to be bourbon and what i know to be stout and apply to this brew i am left feeling empty . there was more brown ale than stout in coloration and body and the finish was too light .,taste,0.7,1
unfortunately dogfish head is not available here in minnesota so i am forced to drive to wisconsin to get this . beer pours a murky brown with a small dense wet head . it looks like a typical brown ale only slightly darker and with a small amount of sediment . upon first pour the nose is negligent revealing only a slight twinge of alcohol . as the beer warms the bouquet opens up and the malts show through . there are notes of caramel and nuts . very little hops in the nose . the palate is smooth and sweet . the dark brown malts are predominant with flavors of caramel nuts and brown sugar . there is a good hop bitterness in the finish to balance the sweetness of the malts . the individual characteristics of the hops do not come though but that is to be expected with this style . the palate finishes fairly boozy . as the other flavors of the beer dissipated i was left with nothing but an alcohol aftertaste . the mouth feel is thick but not dense or syrupy . the carbonation is appropriate but fades quickly leaving the beer flat by the time i finished the bottle . i am a huge fan of the beers of dogfish head but this is not one of my favorites . it is good but not overly impressive . my main complaint is that the alcohol takes over and makes the beer difficult to drink .,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a golden orange with a small white head that has good retention and lacing . aroma is of ginger and spice and everything nice . sorry . seriously very nice . good strength not too strong nut noticeable . flavor is a little underwhelming . it has a good spice ginger pumpkin flavor but not as big as i hoped . it is also a little perfumey . the mouthfeel is a little on the thin side but not too bad . overall it s good . solid just not the best i have had . i d drink it again .,taste,0.6,1
served from tap at ella s famous wood fired pizza in chimay chalace hazy orange amber with off white head that left sheet lacing . as far as aroma very faint a cig . smoker lit up right next to me further dulling smell delicate fruit smell with an earthy quality . very soft strawberry and orange taste behind a center malt character faint mocha and some earthy quasi nuttiness opens to spiciness then big hop and malt dual assault bitterness that grows almost sour at tail tho not undesirably so . lengthy finish that dries out . medium to full bodied with walloping texture that rolls over the palate in an aggressive coating attack that later becomes more of a wash. fairly delicious with the bitter quality .,taste,1.0,1
drank from my duvel tulip . a pours a clear pale stra colour with a white frothy head that dies quick . s grain and a little citrus fruit but no much else . t not much going on here but a little grain and small fruit . m light body and very full carbonation o avoid,taste,0.7,1
oz bottle i believe there was a date code but it s covered by the store s price sticker . color is a clear chestnut brown with red highlights . thick white head . aroma is off putting . wierd metallic smell . taste is good though smooth malty flavor . well balanced not too sweet or bitter . lower carbonation thin to medium body . smooth . drinkability is lower because i just ca n t get over that odd aroma .,taste,0.8,1
on my home keg system fresh today from the brewery with the keg filled the day before yesterday . poured into a pint mug forms a dark tan head . head lasts well with good foamy lace along the side of the glass over the dark brown black opaque brew . nice coffee dominant aroma with chocolate working the sweetness in the background . flavor is heavy on dark grains coffee and chocolate with sweetness tempering the coffee bitterness well . mouthfeel and drinkability are excellent with seemingly average to low carbonation making smoothness and multiple pints the norm not the exception . check this out should be in bottles in the near future .,taste,0.7,1
this beer was given to me in a trade with the generous mhewes . this is my third beer from founders and i m pretty excited . i poured the bottle as hard as i could into my big brandy snifter . the body is murky brownish orange . it yields a very thin cap of foam despite the hard pour . the smell is ridiculous . rich caramel with big pine citrus floral peppery cinnamon and also a bit bready . it s so strong it makes my nostrils flare . the smell is n t deceiving either . the taste is just as delicious as the smell leads you to believe . a fair amount of sweetness to balance out the extreme hoppage . it s slightly toasty rye with honey clove and peppermint on top of the caramel pine and citrus mentioned before . nice warming boozey finish . mouthfeel is like hot bubbly syrup . not the smoothest but lively for sure . this a damn good beer . it s a lot rougher than say hopslam though . i ll probably call it quits after this one oz bottle .,taste,1.0,1
picked up at rick s wine and gourmet in alexandria va . poured a oz bottle in to my portsmouth tulip . only the ever so small coating of head formation leaving a thin lace at where it began . the brew is a great looking ruby color and clear . the aroma is of a sweet malty sugary citrus . the flavor from this brew really amazed everyone at the party i opened it at . every sip was a differet profile that came through . you had a very sweet citrus and malty caramel flavors coming threw with only the slightest of hint of the abv shining threw . mouthfeel was great no burn at all and not overly warming . this brew i would pick up again if the price was more suited to the size of the bottle .,taste,0.9,1
on tap at shays a nice golden color with a head that disappears very very quickly . s hoppy grassy citrus aroma that works well together but could be a bit stronger in my opinion . t again a grass citrus and hops combine well here and pack more of the punch that was missing in the nose . m nice carbonation light smooth feel goes down very easy . o nice brew was pleasantly surprised by this one .,taste,0.8,1
referred to me by my beer guy . pours a golden cascading color tiny bubbles lots of lacing . smells of hops and piney resins but overpowering some citrus . taste of the hops is understated but is a nice balance of bitter sweet and sour . this ipa has some tartness at the end as well . mouthfeel is a bit dry and sticky liked it . this is a fairly drinkable ipa . nice job anderson valley .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pale orange slight haze thick layer of yellowy spongey foam with good head retention aroma passion fruity tropical resiny hop scent with a caramelly malt under layer flavor medium malt sweetness with hints of passion fruit grapefruit rind bitterness lingering through a dryish finish mouthfeel medium body pert carbonation slight astringency and alcohol warmth in the throat other comments bought a six pack of cans of this brew when i went to oahu over new year s . two of them made it back with me to the mainland .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a . oz blue bottle . vintage . pours a very dark brown nearly jet black . it has an iodine color on the glass when swished around a bit . there is no head and about a quarter inch of muddy sediment on the bottom of the bottle and some filmy buildup on the sides of the bottle some of which poured into the glass . aroma is very interesting . it has some similar smells of soy sauce with some really sweet notes coming out . sort of a liquorish like smell . some syrupy smells too some oakiness and smoke . mainly just a very strong sweet smell with some soy sauce in the background . the taste is very unique and odd unlike anything i ever tasted . it has no real bitterness just lots of sweetness . some sort of fruity taste sort of like raisons . there is also a liquorish like taste and heavy syrup flavor . there are also molasses flavors and some oaky smokey flavor from the oak barrels . has a really interesting mouthfeel sort of tingles my tongue a bit and has a sort of very fine silty texture . also feels thick and syrupy . this one is definitely a slow sipper . i really had no idea what to expect from a year old bottle of beer but it surprised me in a good way . i would have it again as there still places with decent amounts of this stuff left .,taste,0.8,1
this beer is going to be divisive . after sips i pretty much knew why it s good beer but it s not an ipa . it s got a copper reddish brown color with a billowing head from a normal pour . it looks like a typical dipa or big red might . however you ll find that the flavor is pretty malty . biscuity with caramel and hints of toffee come out ahead of the hops . you ll pick up some tropical fruit flavors and pine from the hops but it s mainly in the nose and as an afterthought in the flavor . even the finish is more of a bready malty flavor . it drinks easy for over and having several is really only limited by the circumstances and your tolerance . here s the dilemma as an ipa this beer is pretty weak . however as a double red or some kind of imperial esb it s quite good . the key is that the hop profile takes a pretty big backseat to the malt . while i do n t mind that if they re going to call it an ipa that s not going to score points . at . you also ca n t use the it s english argument . it s a good beer that just is n t excelling at the right things as an ipa . hence why i think the ratings vary from very high to very low . i recommend buying it but remember that it is n t much of an ipa if it were listed as an different style i d probably give it closer to a .,taste,0.6,1
. oz . bottle . appearance this beer poured a golden orange that became hazy after some of the yeast sediment was added . the white head was coarse and fizzy and rose up easily to well over two fingers . it disappeared quickly and settled into a thin layer of bubbles on top of the brew . there was some light lacing . smell spicy alcohol and sharp white grapes made up the bulk of the aroma . light roasted malt lay underneath with a little bit of old musty wood . after a shot of the yeast was added the aroma became unpleasantly sour . mouthfeel light to medium bodied and slightly coating . carbonation was strong but not harsh . taste sour yeast and vinous white grapes came through upfront . the finish was all strong yet spicy alcohol combined with a dry astingency that was in no way enjoyable . there was some old wood and sweet light fruits underneath all of this but they were mild and did n t detract from the other unpleasant flavors . harsh and to be avoided in the future .,taste,0.3,0
a dark straw yellow semi transparent due to unfiltered average white finger head tons of carbonation . s fainter than i had expected but it has aromas of strong lemon yeast esters champagne and hay . t tons of sour fruit yeast esters up front with some hay and lemon zest towards the middle . ends with a slight white grape flavor . m d has a medium to light body and finishes clean and dry . high carbonation make it a slow drinker because it is filling . overall it is a decent strong saison and i can see how it would be difficult to categorize this one .,taste,0.8,1
massive exploding white head with tiny bubbles and prominent lace . semi opaque body . interesting fruity ester aroma . solid hop bitterness and lucious fruit . sweet tasting blond malts . creamy mouthfeel . this is so delicious goes down much too fast i want it to last forever . a wonderful brew .,taste,0.8,1
oz . can poured into a nonic . a pours a clear pale yellow color . produced a nice cap of pure white froth . some lace . s light corn and rice grains with an almost honey like sweetness . t exactly like the smell . enough said . though in a clean mellow finish . m a good crisp carbonation level . not a whole lot going on but it sure is a thirst quencher . d back in the day i would drink this like water . very crisp and refreshing though that are its only strong points .,taste,0.4,0
wtf . the can said ice bock . so how come it pours the color of a urine sample . i hope that s not a sign of things to come . smells like a cheap macro lager mixed with floor cleaner . tastes thin and metallic and a sort of florally soapy . sour almost like there s a shot of apple cider vinegar in it . kind of reminds me of tiger or some other mediocre asian lager that i could probably enjoy ice cold in a frosted mug but at the temperature i m drinking it at it s kind of just mildly gross . mouthfeel . it s possible . drinkability . it s just kind of meh .,taste,0.6,1
described to me as sour peach this beer did n t stray from that . pours a hazy pale golden yellow body with a slim filmy head that lasted about sec . not sure if this is the style so i rate a . semi sour nose to it . slight floral and citrus comes and goes . i get more sweet corn than wheat . sharp quick sourness in the taste . it s soft and i do n t really know if a i like it or not . matches the description though so i give a . peach . green peach maybe . perhaps more nectarine . not a good feel . seems crisp but leaves a sour aftertaste that makes me crave for water . a bit syrupy . i bought a four pack and it may last a while .,taste,0.8,1
a the can was mostly green and red . top and bottom were silvery . s tons of that good pilsner smell . i call it the pilsner skunk but that s just the hops . i ve grown to love that smell and this one has it . taste lost of hop bitterness . i did n t detect much hop flavor or that bite that i get from other pilsners . no taste of pilsner malt . mouthfeel very smooth light and clean . i like that it s not as carbonated as most packaged beer is . i forgot i had just drank a beer because almost nothing lingers in your mouth . overall it d rate higher if there was a little more pronounced hop flavor to balance the hop bitterness or if there was more noticeable malt flavor . it feels good to drink and is certainly refreshing .,taste,0.6,1
pours a darker gold with a pretty small head that goes away as quick as it s poured . no lacing . smells really good . this is the high point of this beer . i smell sweet malt bread and honey . it makes me want to drink this now . mouthfeel is crisp and clean which i like . i m not sure where the flavor went on this one . the taste and aftertaste is like i just ate some beef stew . ick . i love me some stew but i do n t want to drink it . the honey that i smelled is absent as there is n t an ounce of sweetness that i can find . just a weird bitter meaty flavor . this is weird . avoid .,taste,0.4,0
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 .,taste,0.4,0
appearance very dark looks black with an off white head its a great looking beer that makes me just want to drink it . smell very malty smell taste its so good i ca n t even describe it . mouthfeel it is creamy and its like chocolate melting in your mouth . drinkability very easy to drink and brings me lots of joy,taste,1.0,1
i d like to start by saying that it is a decent example of an american german pilsner but that it s not going to rock the taste of a craft beer . if i had a choice between bud light miller lite coors light and blvd pilsner i would take the pilsner any day but that s the company that it will be competeing against . i m very intrigued by the background story with muehlebach and berbiglia labels . i think i ll do a story on this or have someone do a story on it as i ve already been talking to some experts on it . a see through yellow thin rocky white head that does n t hold . s good hop smell for a pilsner . light to the nose . t light to the taste with some pilsner malt . the smell of hops was stronger than the bittering taste of hops . m good mouthfeel with proper amount of carbonation and lingers to allow flavors of such a light brew . d very drinkable for a summer beer . something the average female drinker would not spit out . a good beer to have a few while hanging out with friends at a bbq .,taste,0.6,1
had this last night . thanks to bgthang . appearance fairly dark almost opaque faint brown edges . very hard to pour though . carbonation is over the top . i had a one finger beer and the rest of my pint glass is all head . it is a nice pits and valley look creamy brown but i had to wait almost minutes or more for it to calm down and give me beer . smell nice bourbon barrel smell as expected but not much more . no alcohol or chocolate or coffee . taste as the smell bourbon barrel and not much more . a little alcohol but as a stout pretty light tasting . almost potrerish mouthfeel pretty light the carbonation although out of control was nice but not a stout mouthfeel . thin comes to mind . drinkability not sure how to ever score this . can i drink a ton of these or do i want to drink a ton of these . the answer is . . the alcohol at . is well masked so i could drink quite a few of these in a row but i would choose to spend my money on some other stout on the shelf and drink many of those in a row .,taste,0.6,1
a pours cloudy brown with a two finger tan to light brown and leaves minimal lacing . s nutty sweet malt very light chocolate . there is also a light vinegar tart sourness . t tart and sweet nutty brown ale . get sweeter maltier and more nutty as it warms . also as it warms the tartness also seems to move from upfront to more on the back . m not as creamy as some browns but the tartness gives a nice feel . o bought this by accident i do like it but really meant to pick up the madrugada obscura stout .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a ml brown bottle poured a full three finger tan head on top of a deep amber body with no carbonation . smell hint of hops sweet chocolate and coffee with a roasted malt tone . taste good balance of the smell with a mild alcohol the quickly fades . but tastes flat . mouthfeel smooth mild and balanced but no carbonation . it tastes flat . bad specimen . . . . drinkability smooth dry and balanced but flat . i could n t finish it . i must seek out another because this might be a bad bottle . if a second offering tells me different i will update this .,taste,0.8,1
i had heard the rumors that this product was going to become unavailable in the us and having never tried it i figured last night at an american irish pub was as good a chance as any . the beer looked great a deep black brew with a very thick creamy head . smell was mild roasted malts and a hint of coffee . taste is . well minimal . it s very similar to the much maligned guinness nitro but a more mild tasting beer . it s creamy and smooth going down so i suppose a great session beer if you like the taste but there s just not much flavor . dry roasted malt a light bitterness a few hints of coffee here and there . i would call it watery if not for the nitro creaminess . unimpressive especially for the price premium . well i m sorry to say it but if beamish does disappear from distribution here i wo n t miss it . you can do far better for the price .,taste,0.4,0
. fl . oz green bottle with white paper crown . aroma very odd but i got a whiff of pea soup . go figure . beyond that a slightly sour edge with some aged hops . appearance painfully clear yellow glass with what started as a good head of white that dropped to a thin cover . really very clear looks watery . flavor your standard euro lager with a heavy bittering hop on a slightly sweet base . while the over all taste is clean there isnt anything remarkable going on . mouthfeel medium light body with a bitter puckering finish overall impression eh . fairly easy to drink but so is water . a bit bitter for the style but i guess it gives it some character . dont think id cross the street to try it again but wouldnt refuse it if offered to me at a party .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
this is personally for me one of the stand out ipa s in the world and i m a huge fan of ipa s . i often underrate them because i simply expect way too much so i ll try to be fair . every part of this beer just works together in a rather amazing way . it s beautiful to look at the carbonation which gives it an amazing lacing and solid head then goes on to give it a wonderful carbonated mouth feel . the aroma is powerful and quit nice . lots of citrus grape fruit . the taste is up there with the best i could go for a bit more hops and a touch less malt but more of preference than a flaw . finally this is a beer i want to session.you know till i realize that is actually does contain alcohol . a good bit as a matter of fact . the best ipa out there . i m not going that far but of the ones i can easily get it s in the to .,taste,0.8,1
great brew to look at . hazey dark brown body below a super sticky tan head that leaves ring and spidered lace . roasted malts make up the bulk of the body with a slightly bitter burnt edge . a lingering smell of bo and cardboard would make me think this would taste ugly but it could n t be further from the truth . the taste is brilliant . if you let each swallow linger on the palate it sharpens up and stings the taste buds . nice hop kick that i only notice at the very end as it snaps . notes best brew i ve had in quite some time . maybe even the last months . if i can find a good deal on this i ll scoop it up in mass . well done .,taste,1.0,1
appearance a copper haxey color with very little head to srart that fades quick . smell a leasing hop aroma that is not over powering at all taste the perfect amount of bitterness i would expect . does not leave a bad bitter taste in my mouth . also got a noticable malt taste in there . mouthfeel a creamy mouthfeel drinkability this is a sipping beer for sure .,taste,0.9,1
color slightly hazy gold with slight orange hue . smell nothing too complex here . clean mellow blueberry nose with a hint of pale malt taste after first sip you wish it was more reflective of the nose . obvious mellow blueberry notes but seems to be equally matched with an aspirin like bitterness . finish is dry with a lingering bitterness with just a hint of blueberry mouthfeel low medium body with high carbonation . notes was looking for a little more fruitiness . the bitterness wouldnt be so bad if it was matched with a light hop addition later in the boil . i will hesitate to recommend this to anyone,taste,0.4,0
a clear copper orange almost no head at head all . s first off this has a completely appropriate name the nose on this beer suggests i have tropical fruit juice in my glass . lots of citrus coming through orange and grapefruit . t sweet malt and citrusy hops . more of the orange and grapefruit juice flavor . very mellow hop bitterness . mf d easy drinking for the strength actually kind of refreshing .,taste,0.7,1
a pretty big beer . not sure where to begin with this one but here it goes . as with all of dogfish heads beers it s pretty pricey . taste wise it s not what i would consider a brown ale at all neither by the american standard or the english standard . bought a six pack of this in march of . the best way to describe this beers taste and body is a blend of double imperial stout american porter scottish ale and ipa . too rich too full bodied too heavy and too bitter for the style . just does n t have that malty carmel nutty milder charecter that a brown ale should have . the dogfish head indian brown ale is a totally different style onto it s own . just way too extream for me and not at all in keeping with the style of brown ale .,taste,0.8,1
ahhhh a nice pilsner . nothing too special about it really . a dark gold and a wonderfully thick head . nice carbonation . the taste is very clean with a nice but light earthy presence of hops and a touch of butter . it is a very straightforward beer not too much to say really . a well designed pilsner but nothing too special . there are much better pilsners out there in the same price class .,taste,0.7,1
stopped in the other day for the first time to stoudt s brewery in adamstown pa its a nice older steakhouse that the brewery was built on to . served in a oz . snifter . golden amber in color . finger head that goes away quickly . not a lot of smell . was surprised by this . taste was great . very sweet with lots of spicy hops at the end . mouthfeel was creamy and stayed for a while on the palate . drinkability was great . could have had a couple if i did n t have to drive home . very nice ipa .,taste,0.9,1
pours a clear and bright sunshine yellow . great two finger head after the pour . nice stickage after each sip on the indside of the glass . just a littl bit of grass and some mild toasted malts . the taste starts of dry and just a faint malt sweetness . the hops add some eaty notes to the middle of the palate . very light fruits towards the end of the palate . this is a nicely carbonated and crisp kolsch . insanely drinkable . must try on tap .,taste,0.7,1
a pours a hazed orange with greenish tints . half a finger of head that dissipates quickly . s lemon lime raspberry honey peach . reminds me a lot of an apricot wheat beer . t the taste has grainier taste that works with the fruit . also some hop flavors coming out as my tongue probes around . hard pinewood woody rosemary . more complex than i expected or i got in the first gulp . m kinda syrupy maybe needs more carbonation . o good nice and complex just needs a little less syrupy sweetness .,taste,0.8,1
served in a willibecher . this is what was left in my buddy s fridge while watching the boise state va tech game tonight . i feel ya vdubb . it pours a clear copper amber topped by nearly two fingers of cream colored and textured foam . the nose comprises snuggle dryer sheets flowers light toffee and light buttered toast . seriously i have n t sniffed snuggle sheets in a while but i confirmed my suspicions a bit later on in the evening . odd . the taste was n t much better holding notes of some kinda sour ish caramel soap squash ginger and some watery orange peel . honestly this was n t very good on the tongue at all . the body is light with a moderate carbonation and a dry ish finish . overall a pretty sad excuse for an o fest and the sentiment was shared by a couple others in attendance .,taste,0.4,0
served in a mug a pours a deep brown to black with a thin layer of caramel colored foamy head . leaves a nice amount of lacing s strong smell of coffee as would be expected of a brew made with hawiian coffee also slight caramel and chocolate notes are distinguishable t beautiful coffee taste straight across the pallet with slight additions of chocolate and caramel . really a beautiful tasting brew that both awakens and warms the pallet m very little carbonation tingle but leaves a smooth layer of coffee flavor on the tongue d does go down a bit heavy and does have a strong taste but it is still somehow a taste that you want more of overall i really enjoy this contribution from kona and i find it to be a beer i consider frequently when looking for a nice porter with some character,taste,0.9,1
another selection we tried at the brewery . poured clear light copper color thin white head with nice lacing . smell of roasted malts slightly sweet with piney hops . taste has enough roasted malt sweetness bready and a bit nutty . some floral hoppiness to balance . medium body good carbonation kept it quite smooth . somewhat dry finish but not as dry tart as the cream ale . nice and easy to drink not too bitter .,taste,0.8,1
appearance very uninviting appearance . less than finger head that quickly disappears . a scary murky cloudy light orange color . smell very pleasant citrus hop presence . love that smell . taste piney and somewhat bitter . lots of hops frying the palet . ok but too much imbalance of hop fry vs. lack of flavors to balance the bitter hops . a good mouthfeel . overall this beer is ok but a little too unbalanced hops for my taste . they need to find the flavor balance to the hop bitterness to make this a better crafted beer .,taste,0.6,1
made specially for jimmy mac s roadhouse in federal way washington by hales ales . pours a light chestnut brown with little to no head and a little lacing . smell is faint maybe a touch of caramel . taste is very watery hops some nuts some caramel and a touch of pine ends bitter . overall not much substance and not much aroma just not much all together .,taste,0.6,1
this is a good beer overall one of millers better . nothing amazingly special about it but it has a deep enough taste to be a beer drinkers beer yet not quite as powerful as some other beers . easy to drink goes down pretty smoth not a bad aftertaste . not as watered down as some say not as filling as some say either in the middle between ultra dark and ultra water descent balance .,taste,0.6,1
a dark amber almost cloud . a good amount of light tan head . there s a decent lacing that stays . s very faint sweet hops . a bit of grassiness is in there as well m comes in malty with some hops within . there is a decent grassy hoppy after taste in which there is some detectable barley . the after taste is slightly bitter . its a simple beer a crisp beer but a good beer . there are no bad tastes within in this however if you ask me this is a great ipa for beginners . but definitely not for hop heads . m a great soft medium carbonation with a great creamy finish . d wow this beer goes down so easily the mouth feel and abv is perfect . i could drink a lot of this one . i would n t mind challenging myself to see how much of this i could drink in a night,taste,0.6,1
appearance nice amber color . creamy head and visible carbonation . aroma biscuit aroma . taste very balanced in taste . starts with a thick malt feel and that is quickly moved aside by an slightly acidic or green apple bitterness . finishes with an astringent hopness .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle served at degrees f. pale cloudy lemon white body with a thick yeast flecked cottony white head that sticks around for a long time . classic witbier nose of bready wheat yeast lemon and orange citrus and soft spices . bready wheat malt flavors up front . yeasty with hints of fruit . spices and orange zest fill in . mildly tart refreshing citrus splash near the wheaty finish . moderate body with a refreshing yet soft feel . a classic witbier that is always great to see in keg form at your best friend s wedding reception .,taste,0.8,1
picked up a couple bombers today at kingdom in brandon . thanks ben for the heads up . a pours as black as night . no light can penetrate this one . the dark mocha head rises to two fingers in height in my darkness snifter . looks as though a lace bomb exploded in the glass . s very similar to the regular oaked yeti . lots and lots of oak right from the start . hints of vanilla and chocolate . nice roast to the malt and a touch of coffee though to be honest i expected a bit more coffee in the nose . t yizum . i loved yeti i love oaked yeti and i am now head over heals for this one . wonderful roast character up front . fudgey chocolate comes next with light vanilla notes . bold bitter espresso comes through but does not over power due to the high levels of oak . hints of green hops hide beneath it all . this is a wonderful beer with layers of flavor . m full in body rich . .decadent . great carbonation to boot . d fairly drinkable to be honest . this style is not intended to be the most drinkable but i sipped on the bomber until the entire thing was gone . i declare that espresso stouts and bourbon barrels are the best marriage since peanut butter and chocolate .,taste,1.0,1
the bottle is a little bit larger than your average beer making it difficult to pour . showed a rich amber colour cloudy with a large and lasting rather creamy head . not very complicated flavour slight hoppiness in the beginning and it finished out bitter . warm and full bodied .,taste,0.7,1
a the beast apears as a looming red and orange phenominon with swirling upwells of alcoholic rivers that are visable if you look for it . the head is a blanket about two fingers thick poured into a l hofbrau mug so i can smell the sumbitch . the lacing is incredable and im not looking foreward to scrubbing this hag off of my mug . s fresh pilsbury cookie dough alcohol fresh brown sugar honey caramel canteloupe fig . im taking rips of this beer through a huge mug and its overwelming how much character this beer has . literally the last ten minutes of my life have been the beer paying me my . back . . . such exceptional depth and the multitudes of malt character is blowing everything i know about beer right out of the water . t explosion of alcohol . this beer would have gotten a . if i had aged it but seeing as though its not aged how can i do that . . heat honey raspberry honeydew spanish walnut cake and the tanic pinch of fresh blueberry . m a chunky fat blur of carbonation and twenty realms of heat . hot hot hot beer . this needs to sit in my basement for a few hundred years and calm down . when you get past that and some spice its quite velvety . nevermind the vulgar display of power that delivers you need to hold this thing i your mouth until you realize that avery threw in a bunch of class ans sophistication . d i think its worth the . and that such complex beers are very hard to find these days . when i get a couple other bottles of beast they will be aged and appreciated heartily .,taste,0.8,1
the beer profile says it was a one time brew . this is apparently not true as it just returned on tap at bell s eccentric cafe . appearance pours light milky brown with head that recedes immediately and completely . smell surprisingly sour aroma overall with earth floral and ester notes . taste slightly sweet bread biscuit malt flavors predominate with tastes of earth and some slightly sour esters . i noted hints of wood and a slight buttery diacetyl flavor at the finish . mouthfeel medium body with minimal carbonation slightly sticky or chewy feel with a relatively flat finish . overall the smell and taste of the beer are good but i was unimpressed with the beer overall . if still available the next time i m at bell s i ll revisit this beer .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
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 .,taste,0.7,1
thanks to cope for a growler of this beauty . drank it over the course of a day or two although i probably could have finished it in the first few hours . it s a beer first rather than say a juice drink but the sharp hops are still cut slightly by the mango . not overwhelming but present to prevent too much bitterness . the appearance is almost muddy with a deep orange murkiness and a finger of head . nice lacing sustains throughout . the smell is primarily of mangoes and some pine and other citrus . taste is actually hop forward but as you swallow the mango coats the mouth and sticks . so the first sip is the hoppiest and the rest build the mango . besides the great taste it has a solid carbonation and a medium body but eventually the mango overwhelms almost to the point where you do n t want to repeat it too quickly . that s about the only knock on drinkability . this one is high up there on the charts . plus i m sure there s some vitamin c in it for your . health .,taste,1.0,1
a pours a darkish brown with very little white head s booze woah. alot and hops of course sugar . and not much else t very boozey a touch of pine def hops a touch of malt sugar m thick and syruppy d i mean its percent and tastes it if you are drinking this outside of your house just be carefuil im not super super into barley wines yet its good but this doesnt hide the alcohol very well,taste,0.8,1
where did the head go . this beer has sat with me for min and is no just a ruddy brown torso aimlessly floundering while i slander it on the interweb . it wafts an aroma of roots and rootbeer . it may seem a bit woody but its screaming candy or soda . the mouthfeel is n t far off . there s a bit more body here than in the house light but it still finishes a watery mess . the beer hints at a hoppy licorice flavor but is disappointingly simple when compared to the darks served at other prague brew pubs . it is quite sessionable well it would be if that cloying sweetness did n t well up as the beer warmed .,taste,0.6,1
this is one of my favorite beers . the first opportunity i had to enjoy this was from a bottle at a beerbar but recently i ve had the opportunity to enjoy it on tab at a local pizza place . starts off looking very pale gold with a larger than usual head . smells hint at citrus and banana all good things . it s a ver smooth and delicious taste with those citrus overtones really coming out . finishes dry but leaving you wanting more . if you are not against garnishes in your beer try this bad dad with a lemon . this is good beer . d,taste,1.0,1
drank straight from the bottle at a party last night ca n t speak to the appearance too much . smells sweet with only a little bit of hops . tastes sugary sweet not the kind of malty sweetness you want in an amber ale . after taste has a sourness that does n t do the corn syrup sweetness any favors . tastes a little . stale maybe . just not good flavor in general . mouthfeel is a little sticky and a little prickly . not heavy but not likeable enough to want to drink more . not much to really like here i did n t even finish the bottle .,taste,0.4,0
poured from a can into a indian wells pint glass . the body has a nice caramel copper tone and is covered with a creamy white head . the scent is like a very fresh cut lawn which a citrus pine tone in there . the taste follows directly from the smell but it falls out considerably and ends in a slightly watery flavor . the pine and citrus come through in the forefront but do n t follow through very well . the mouthfeel is a tad light for my taste not thick at all and easy to drink . overall i was not overly impressed with this brew the nose was great but it did n t deliver in the end .,taste,0.6,1
a very hazy straw to amber color with a medium head ad copious amounts of delicate lacing . s bananas faint cloves yellow cherries grassy hops light malt . t slight pear flavor with a strong grassy hop presence some floral notes and a faint banana . aftertaste is lightly fruity with a lingering very strong grassy bitterness . m has an initial drying effect . smooth thin very refreshing . d good i would n t mind having this again . it is another great saison from dupont . . . i never would have guessed they have two .,taste,0.7,1
the body of this brew pub offering arrived as a deep glossy brown with red highlights as the natural lighting dictated . the crown was very limited as was the carbonation . the body was full . the taste was exceptional in that it started with a semi malty sweetness and finished with a sharp bitterness that had a burning sensation which quickly disapated . .leaving you wanting more . recomended .,taste,0.9,1
pours a nice orange color with two fingers of off white head a beautiful beer . scent of grassy hops citrus some pine and a hint of earth . smells like a good west coast ipa . taste of grassy hops earth spices caramel and malts . more malts and less hops than i had hoped for but a good ipa nonetheless . mouthfeel is light bodied and slick not bad but slightly thin .,taste,0.7,1
a a little more brown than most pale ales . creamy head with good brussels lace . s biting and floral . t strong hoppy bitterness with an understated citric character . m moderate carbonation light feel . d easy to drink but the flavors are extremely assertive so you might not make it through bottles . at or bucks a pop they re a little cost prohibitive for that kind of drinking anyway . really distinctive pale ale . very nice .,taste,0.7,1
a ayinger ur weisse is by far the lightest dunkelweizen i ve sampled pouring a light copper hue . coincidentally it reminds me somewhat of my favorite american dunkelweizen new glarus s copper kettle in appearance . s unlike most dunkelweizens which are clove forward in aroma this is much more balanced between the clove and banana . a slight yeast bite typical of a hefe rounds out the aroma . t just as the aroma is more banana forward with the ayinger so is the flavor . and as the appearance would suggest it s much closer to the flavor of a traditional flavor than are most dunekweizens . you get the flavor of wheat bread mixed with some banana and just a little nuttiness to tell you it s not a regular hefe . it s also a bit sweeter than a standard hefe with some caramel notes present . a good beer do n t get me wrong it s just not dunkel enough for my taste . m effervescent like any other weizen . d light and refreshing . a great session beer . overall a nice change of pace from a regular hefeweizen and maybe a good introduction to the style for those who do n t like darker beers . for those looking for a significant departure from the hefeweizen style however you might want to look elsewhere .,taste,0.6,1
p pittsburgh bottle cafe a ruby red color with yeast particles suspended throughout . no lacing and no head at all . s faint cherry malts and and bready yeast . t a nice tart cherry flavor for a lager . i am actually impressed with the flavor . m bubbly cherry up feeling . tartiness and carbonated . not like a lager d pretty easy session beer . a nice beer to relax with after i goot done in yard .,taste,0.8,1
a copper color with a decent head that settles into a well retained lacing s faint malt aroma slight oxidation t strong grainy character with a bit of oxidation sharp hop on the finish but with modest bitterness m medium to light body with high carbonation and some lingering astringency d this is not a very good blonde ale not a good beer for that matter . it s somewhat harsh and slightly oxidized . even past the oxidation there s not much that interests me but that slight oxidation is probably ruining this gentle style that does n t age well .,taste,0.6,1
this golden amber ale pours with a lacy white head and smells of grain flowers and citrus . the beer is smooth bordering on creamy with sweet bready malt flavor that finishes with citric hop backbone being revealed . light body easy to drink pleasantly dry on the finish .,taste,0.9,1
a dark gold light apricot that appears hazy . poured with a inch head quickly dissapating into thin lacing . crisp light lager smell with hints of wet dog . mild floral hop aroma saaz . tettnang . starts out feeling medium bodied but as it warmed it transitioned into the heavier character of other heavy seas beers from clipper city . taste is clean slightly malty with a hint of caramel malt . herbal and a bit alcoholic . lingering finish with a strong floral herbal note of european hops . overall smooth and drinkable . almost exactly what i d expect of a classic pils taken to a higher gravity . if were slightly lighter bodied i d call it excellent .,taste,0.9,1
pours jet black with a medium size khaki head and good lacing . smells of milk chocolate vanilla and some roasted nuts . taste is thick very chocolaty a touch of vanilla a little roastiness in the back some coffee and sour malt ends a little dry and bitter .,taste,0.9,1
. l best before . pours a clear coppery brown with a nice two finger off white head . patches of lacing excellent retention . aroma is muffled but there s some toasted malt in the back . the flavor is very watered down for an alt . some toffeeish toasted malt flavor but not much . finish is dry and bitter with a touch of lingering metallic character . the mouthfeel has fine carbonation and there s nothing wrong with it . oettinger makes cheap average beer and this alt is no different .,taste,0.4,0
had on tap at twisted spoke served into a pint glass . a pours a hazy amber color with a fluffy yellow head . about one finger in height and leaves some great lace down the glass . s there are some floral hops with light citrus and pine presence in there as well . slight cracker malt backbone to play the hops off of . t very disappointing . the bready malt is much more present and dominates . the light citrus and floral notes from the nose really do n t take control and are barely noticeable . m medium to light bodied . nicely carbonated . the flavors leave so quick and do n t want to stick around . pretty disappointing when i do n t even know what i drank three seconds after finishing my sip . o just stick to illumination . this beer fell flat on several fronts and did n t really live up to the other great cw brews .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle part of my birthday present from girlfriend . a lots of clumpy white head on this one . the head really looks delicious and stays until the last sip . clear golden until you add the sediment . plenty of lacing . s apple juice . grain and hops remind me a bit of a pilsner . alcohol especially as it warms up . very powerful smell . once it warmed up i got cloves . butterscotch . t this is good . but a little bland . vanilla . a bit of a dairy profile to it . a taste i ve found in chimay blue and a lot of other belgian s . i m guessing it s from the yeast if someone knows what i m talking about lem me know . metallic hard water after taste . m very smooth . carbonation is very mild and just right . pretty astringent . d very good . i would like a second one . all in all i m surprised that a beer so fragant does n t offer more taste . it s still a good beer . i ll wait before buying it again but i would recommend it .,taste,0.7,1
this was a decent beer but i was not overly impressed . i compare this wheat beer to my favorite hacker pschorr weiss . by comparison the taste was weak . there was a citrus taste to it which was refreshing but i like a stronger beer . on it s own it was alright but i would not buy it again .,taste,0.4,0
. oz bottle poured into an oversized wine glass . a brown color like apple cider with no head so speak of save for a thin film of carbonation . the beer had a chunky appearance i did n t pour the yeast in . s very sweet but weak sweet malts cherries grapes apples . overall it seemd kind of vinous and almost doppelbock like but it was n t strong and it was n t complex . t sweet malt yeast some spice and a grassy hop like finish . that s it . none of the complexity that i heard of . it s a very weak bsda and definitely one of the worst that i ve had . m pretty good considering they the brewers could n t seem to get any of the other parameters right . d i ll stick to rochefort st. bernardus and chimay . this one just does n t cut it .,taste,0.4,0
a pours a clear light brown creamy dense white head leaves thick lacking s nose is malty hints of faint coffee and other roasted qualities are present along with a touch of nuttiness and brown bread t tastes is much sweeter than nose suggests the roasted malts take a back seat notes of molasses and caramel come through and make for a sweet middle finish features a little bit of hop bitterness . mf creamy and smooth mellow carbonation o this brown ale borders on the sweet side of the spectrum i found myself searching for something to balance it out . but it never did . it is quite refreshing and drinkable but misses being an excellent beer by lack of balance .,taste,0.6,1
i had been eyeballing this for a few weeks now and decided to go ahead and pick this one up . after it was all said and done i m glad i picked it up . because i know not to buy it again now . a pours a thick orange color with a good amount of head . very cloudy and looks like a very flavorful beer . s pleasant smelling very light . you can definitely pick out the hops here . t bitter . this took me by surprise . i might be able to drink this beer if it was n t for the unpleasant after taste about seconds after the swallow . m thin and oily . not much else to say . d thought my sink was gon na spit this back up .,taste,0.3,0
dojlidy classic a deep golden color not a whole lot of head but what there was was white tall at the beginning . aroma is nice not overwhelming fairly floral . this is a tremendous tasting beer classic pils flavor in fact competitive with any in the style . rolling well balanced tastes initial light very light caramel malts with a crisp snap of hops . the body is very light and very appropriate for the style . exceptionally easy to drink . nice malty aftertaste . i had this beer with a smorgasbord of food and it blended well with the variety i had . another damn fine beer from eastern europe .,taste,0.9,1
a just like the bottle says deep mahogany color slightly cloudy with a smaller head of foam . minimal lacing in the glass . lower levels of carbonation . s rich notes of earthy grains and wood with a evident note of caramel . minor afterthoughts of candied sugar and sweet fruits . smells like it s some sort of vintage ale that should be sipped and throughly enjoyed . . t wow . i ve never liked old ales . this is good . not overpowering or cloying in anyway whatsoever flavors of molasses blended with a rich note of dark fruits mild roasted malt a touch of dough caramel and a mild hoppy flavor . complex yet not overpowering or too heavy in any dimention . m lighter than most old ale s yet still maintains a nice level of density . mild carbonation is present on the tongue . not bad . d i ve got one more bottle that i m gon na cellar now and see what a year does . if the other two match up to this i think sam adams has some hiring to do . recommended .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clean deep amber to orange ish color with a light tan head . in the aroma sweet pumpkin and spice almost creamy . in the taste spicy hints of cinnamon and pumpkin more flavor at the end than in the beginning . a spice bite and medium to light bodied mouthfeel and a small dry cinnamon and spice in the aftertaste . by far one of the top pumpkin beers that i have had .,taste,0.6,1
this beer poured a standard amber color with a small head and did n t leave much lacing on the glass . the aroma was very hoppy with hints of caramel . does n t smell much like a mild more like an ipa . the flavor is dead on what i think a mild should be regardless of the overhopped aroma . very smooth and light . finishes slightly bitter but within the mild area . very well done beer .,taste,1.0,1
sample a labeled bottle that i got a world market in eugene or . appearance a very transparent and clean amber color with no particulate matter or yeasties visible . a caritative head issued from the bottle as well and remained for a reasonable amount of time . smell wow . the smell i got from this beer upon uncapping it made me think skunk . . it was quite pervasive and made me give pause before actually drinking it . after letting it sit for a little while longer i gave another sniff and was suprised to find a hop like grassy note and perhaps even butterscotch but only perhaps. taste there is definitely something more than skunkiness going on here . there are traces of perhaps an oakiness and a more malty body than i expected followed by a somewhat alcoholic warming to the aftertaste . i thought this would be much like fiddler s elbow but was pleasantly suprised . it reminds me of a more malty and sweet ipa with less agressive hops in the taste . sounds funny for a skunk scented beer but it s true . mouthfeel this beer is moderately carbonated and is n t caustic on the tongue . slightly above average here . drinkablity this would make a good winter warmer as the style suggests but i think the assertiveness of the taste may mean that i would prefer something just a little less cloying for any serious amount of imbibing .,taste,0.7,1
i really enjoy this brewery they seem to be on the ball with all of the beers i ve had so far . this one poured a decent enough looking orange color with a small white lacing . smell was of cereal grain some sugars here and there not much else . taste was pretty good very hoppy with some biscuit notes . mouthfeel was probably the highlight of this beer as it was very crisp and refreshing . although this beer would be great for a hot summer day i do n t know if i would get it again . it was n t a bad beer but perhaps a bit boring . happy trails .,taste,0.8,1
appearance nice dark brown with and off white one finger head . it also has a little lacing smell has a sweet smell of maple taste has a sweet taste with a bitter finish . even though it has a bitter finish it has a sweetish after taste . its put together very well it hides the alcohol very well . mouthfeel it is smooth and thin . it has a good amount of carbonation . drinkability this a very drinkable beer,taste,0.9,1
poured into a duvel tulip on shared by schwaeh dang this is a looker of a beer . dusty gold is simultaneously shiny and dull . a lofty three finger head is punctured with holes having a meringue texture on top and as it slowly falls steve likens it to a flintstone s push pop that has been pushed out and is melting away . lace is n t solid but there is a lot of it regardless heck this has the thickest clumps i ve ever seen . continuous rising bubbles . this smells really nice . while my first impression is a soapy one it obvious after closer inspection that there is so much more going on . prairie grass flowers dusty pollen apples soft vinous grape tones clean oak and an oh so faint vanilla suggestion . some dank earthiness emerges as it warms that balances the aforementioned cleanliness . subtle spices shuffle around . very enjoyable . huh . this tastes nothing like i d expect it s quite different from the aroma . to start hops are all over the place not super potent mind you cause they seem ensconced in the fading process but hop kick is definitely had . brief tangy apple notes turn into a smattering of boozy heat what s up with that . and then on to extremely dry notes of wine and wood . spices mix with a soapy suggestion for a really bizarre flavor experience . it starts to come together as it warms . medium light body of moderate crispness . there s a good bit of carbonation but it is fluffy and rolling far from harsh . finishes with musty barrel notes and lingering spice . really interesting beer . it does n t strike me as in line with a saison at least not entirely so but it s enjoyable . especially that aroma .,taste,0.6,1
this beer is a disappointment especially considering how much i ve liked other beers by fantome . it s disgustingly dry remniscient of a gin . the beer looks nice but that s about all it has going for it . it pours to a nutty brown color with amber hues . fairly cloudy from all the residuals and sediment . nice thick off white foam . very little lacing . from the smell i could tell that i would n t like this beer . has a very dry and tart sourness to the nose . light hints of sweet malt and candi sugar but it even smells incredibly dry and funky . as i suspected it s so dry that it barely seems to have a taste . has a bit of a rasberry vinegar tartness to it as well but that s as far as the flavor seems to come out . too funky for my tastes . the body is very dry and thus seems to be very light . no hint of the alcohol . i do n t think i ll ever try this beer again .,taste,0.4,0
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 . . .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a can into a hennipen glass . a golden head of dense foam . suprising lace factor . s lilacs on top of a better than macro canned beer bottom . t i did n t know what to expect from this beer as of the time i shun the can but it s light crisp clean refreshing yada yada yada not much character and you ca n t really compare it to the leading beers in the pilsner style but hey it does n t have a bad taste and more importantly it does n t have a bad aftertaste . technically competent but uninspired . m thin mouthfeel . lacks the body of a good pilsner . d sure it s smooth . sessionable . poundable even . good lawnmower beer . crux better than macro canned beer . actually one of the best canned beers i ve had pilsner . wish i had this as an option when i was suckin down stroh s and bud back in the day . if this was available near me i d pick some up as it would be the perfect canned beer to take on a fishing trip . thanks to lagrin for the sample .,taste,0.6,1
ml bottle to tulip . a an airy bright white head of fingers is created on the pour and lasts for a very long time . the head pulls away from the glass becoming lumpy on the surface but begins to level out as it slowly deflates . spotty clumps of lace adorn the glass . the body is amber in color cloudy on the first pour and increases in cloudiness on each subsequent pour . s the aroma is very transformative with respect to its current temperature . lots of grain with a caramel and toasted straw componenet . heavily hopped . grass forward with supporting notes of resiny pine woodiness and just the right amount of lemon and orange citrus to freshen up the aroma . the yeast contributes earth and must and brings in some unwanted rubbery phenol notes which are initially low but become extremely abrasive the longer the bottle sits . by the last glass now at room temperature the plasticky phenols are intolerable . as high as a then as low as a . t again constantly changing as the degrees rise . starts out great then turns for the worse . as high as a . then as low as a . . m medium full body with a thick creamy texture . minerally with an average amount of carbonation . the flavor duration is long lightly sweet throughout and is semi dry on the finish . d the first time i had this beer i thought it was fantastic . it was served cold split among four friends and the beer never had a chance to warm . my next few experiences were on draft . completely different beer and unimpressive . i thought the taplines may have been dirty so i found another bar serving it . still . quite forgetable . this is a review from the bottle consumed slowly throughout the night by myself . i strongly recommend that anyone so inclined to drink mischief finds themself a bottle and a few friends . serve it cold and drink it quick . in my experience this is the only way to enjoy this beer .,taste,0.7,1
had three times over two days surrounding jaspers release . bullfrog strawberry fields a hazy pinkish with minimal head in both glasses mine and friends . s nice strawberry nose with very subtle earthy notes below the surface . the strawberry is nice there not as funky as i would have liked but it was there underneath with a low lying mustiness . t very mellow . light strawberry flavor light funk light sourness . smooth throughout . nothing taking center stage but not in a bad way either . all in all a little muted . m light bodied low carb d really smooth and sessionable . one of those beers that i m glad i got to try . i think in life not every sour beer has to be a mouth puckering sour bomb . i think bullrog is a fun little brewery doing what they want and that makes it good for me . i do n t think these beers are brewed to be compared against cantillon etc . thanks to everyone at bullfrog for a couple great days .,taste,0.6,1
poured into a floyd s pint glass at the local option at one of their special events . a dark watered down soy sauce . rub tones around the edge of the liquid . sandbagged edges thick with hot chocolate esque skin . puffy clouds amongst the interior . s malt faintly smoky coffee random burnt grain memories and a caramel toffee fusion . t yummy . the opening is the extreme hop bitterness you remember from the last time you drank cold coffee . blends further back on the palate into mocha milk and dark chocolates toffee and of course caramel . definite burnt coffee watered down dregs on some openings but always a faint toffee finish to pick it all up . m very watery . enough carbonation for me to notice and accept it is there . disappointing that it fails to linger everywhere but the hop finish . this is one of the thinnest beers i have ever had . d probably again just for the taste . not anytime soon and only for the gimmick of mixing it into something else .,taste,0.9,1
champagne sized variety . pours out a dull pink but settles into my tulip a sherry vinegar like color . murky . a good spritz of off white head dies lingers around the edges . smells of strawberries sweat at first eventually becoming the imitation sugar laden cherry syrup that gets oozed over your carvel sundae . tail end is acrid wood burnt sugar . a notion of turned wine at first it is immediately replaced with a nice only slightly offensive pucker that is similar to old white grapefruit juice . lightly caramelized sugar fills in just before an idea of cherry pits cork what seems like apricot . the finish is tart dry with vinegar bread crust . carbonation is mild but whips up the acid at the end . feel is slightly slightly yeasty . overall not too memorable if only that i rarely make work of a of anything but cheap champagne . drinkability suffers because of price the unmemorable qualities my limited short term memory retains .,taste,0.8,1
that s a yeasty bitch . pours opaque orange with a ton of yeast floaties too damn many i d better find something to read on the pot for tomorrow morning . smell s neutral . maybe some citrusy wheat . just not real flavorful but there is a bit of wheatiness and a background citrus flavor . oh wait yeast sandwich . virtually no aftertaste . mouthfeel . . well it s carbonated that s got ta count for something right . actually pretty drinkable not much there so not much there to complain about . oooohhh . larry bell you re tricky .,taste,0.3,0
on cask via hand pump the memphis tap room philadelphia pa on . served in a fuller s imperial pint glass . pours a clear copper with a finger of rich and creamy bright white head . this remains thick and frothy looking leaving a ton of spotty lacing behind . great cask look to this . the aroma smells grassy and spicy with some lightly tart fruit notes . buttered crackers fill out the back portion of the nose giving this an underlying smooth sweetness . the taste has a grassy and citric bitterness to it with some softer fruit notes showing themselves and a satisfying amount of sweet graininess across the back of the palate . the flavor profile is simple but effective with an even amount of malt and hops finding its way into the finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied overall with a perfect feeling cask presence here that was silky creamy and smooth as heck in the mouth . i loved it . if ever there was ever a beer built for a hand pull it s this one . inoffensive approachable well balanced and quaffable as heck here on cask i could have easily put down pint after pint of this with our lunch . good stuff .,taste,0.7,1
date on the bottle bn pours mahogany with fingers of sand colored rocky head . most of the lacing falls away a little head retention s choclatey nose with a little licorice coffee t bakers chocolate iron coffee up front . i also catch a little licorice . toasted burnt grains as this warms . dryness baker s chocolate a little medicinal twang burnt grains too many things do n t belong here mf very chewy for the abv with low carbonation best thing about this beer imo drinks alright just too many non conventional bock flavors in this critter almost makes think of their holiday ale . if you re not too anal about taste profiles this ai n t a bad beer but i expected a lot more from anchor,taste,0.6,1
clear bottle gold label with chili in the bottle . pours up a nice golden yellow and fizzy . head is minimal and dissipates completely in only a few seconds . smell is of pickled chilies . almost like a crawfish boil minus the seafood smells . the taste is pleasant . typical lager start light crisp and refreshing . the finish is very spicy especially in the back of the mouth and throat . it reminds me of eating spicy tex mex or cajun food and washing it down with a corona . not something i would want to order more than one of but not bad .,taste,0.8,1
single from finger lakes beverge . i do n t know about this one . on one hand there are nice blackberry and licorice flavors . on the other hand it reminds me of sharpie magnum markers you know those really big ones in the silver metal casing . other people around me seemed to like it so maybe this is just me . otherwise it had a nice mild aroma and smooth body .,taste,0.6,1
the color is perfect and the fragrance promises lots of smoked chiles . there is a lot more depth to the flavor than just chiles though . there s bittersweet chocolate anise and the smoky chiles . there is some subtle heat and at just a touch under scoville units that puts it at about the same as a poblano . it s just enough that you know it s got chiles in it . smooth complex drinkable and just enough heat to have you know this is something unique .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into my duvel tulip . van twee pours a very deep rich color . it s almost black but there s at least a slight suggestion of plum purple . there s about two and a half fingers of frothy khaki foam topping the beer . lacing and retention are decent but a bit underwhelming for a belgian . the nose is pretty solid . lots of cherries with a sour twang and a surprisingly mild funky leathery aroma from the brett . there s a lot more to van twee though as sips bring additional notes of milk chocolate and plums . everything advertised on the bottle really shines through with the exception of the nelson sauvin hops . the body is pretty solid suitably rich for a dark belgian ale . the carbonation though is a bit loose and lazy it lacks definition . it almost leaves the beer feeling too chewy which seems a bit out of place . all in all though van twee is a very well done amalgamation of a lot of tasty ingredients and despite the somewhat hefty price tag i ll be tempted to pick up some more bottles .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours awfully dark into a tulip glass of course . the foamy head settles quickly in an uneven hilly formation . sticky lacing is apparent all over the top of the glass after two minutes . the first sip is heavy with alcohol but does not bite you with such on the aftertaste . it s representative of the darker flavors like dates and coffee but carries a delicious tart aroma which reminds me of the common belgian banana scent . drinkability is limited in the first few sips of a glass but the second two thirds go down like water . unibroue is a north american anomaly. exotic enough to be highbrow but local enough to be a source of pride . well done .,taste,0.9,1
bottle into whitewatery brewery pint glass in low altitude galway ireland . obtained at mccambridges in galway . a pours a clear dark yellow with a four finger head of fair thickness and a bit o cream . quite fanciful . head retention is good . sm straw barley . typical . t straw barley and some lovely nutty hops . crystal malt . not as malty as anticipated . the malts and the nutty hops combine in the finish for a nice effect . balanced and nicely creamy . mf actually a bit too coarse for the style . and a bit too dry . dr it s easy to down but far too expensive at least in ireland .,taste,0.7,1
. oz . bottle corked and caged . appearance this beer was very deep brown . what little light that made it through the bottom of the chalice showed the beer to be murky . the head was coarse and fizzed away quickly . only a couple of thick patches remained after a few seconds and these only lingered because they were being fed from below by a fairly strong bead . there was no lacing at all . smell very thin on the nose . light chocolate malt sharp green apple and alcohol . there were almost undetectable hints of vanilla and spice underneath . that was it . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth . taste sharply tart upfront turning quickly into a puckering astringency . it left me scraping my tongue against my teeth trying to make the dry husky bitterness go away . sharply sour at times and very vinous . a strong dose of yeast was present on the finish . one good thing was that the alcohol was nicely hidden . i looked for any signs that this was a bad bottle so i could delete this review but i could find none . harsh and unrefined at best . i ll age a few to see what happens but i m not expecting much .,taste,0.3,0
a cloudy amber with a nice cream colored head . slow bubbles s strong scent of spicy hops with some grassiness . smells boozy with a hint of vanilla . t hits the tongue with a bitterness and oddly spiced hops . the taste is between skunky and buttery . the after taste is bitter and reminds me of those multi grain wafers . there is a woodiness there as well . this is not a good balance of ingredients . m medium carbonation with a semi dry finish o by far the strongest dipa i ve had that does not satisfy any hop cravings . its really not a terrible beer but there is a complexity to it that is n t well balanced . i feel that the choice of hops was a bad one either that or they added the hops not in a good way for ipas . i think this beer has potential but has some major tweaking to be dealt with . i do wonder though how a beer like this has made itself as common as it is in this area . i ca n t imagine anyone enjoying this .,taste,0.4,0
pours to a hazy reddish brown with off white head that lingers thru most of the glass and reduces to decent lacing . had a nice pleasant aroma of dark fruit and malty sweetness . taste was marked by just enough carbonation to add some zing to the malty sweet dark fruit . about thru the alcohol began kicking in and this all led to a long warming finish . i really enjoyed this beer .,taste,0.8,1
ounce bottle poured into a shaker pint glass . a see through pale golden color with a tiny white head . s banana aromas of a wheat beer with some crisp pilsener malt smell . t a clean taste but really just a watery flavor devoid of muich other than some faint wheat beer banana clove flavors . m light bodied . a bit watery . d could be a hot summer day quencher session beer but nothing that makles this stand out at all,taste,0.4,0
i bought a big ass keg can of this stuff and i normally do n t re review a beer just because it was from a different form of container bottle vs can but this one was different enough that another review is in order . got ta love those swing top bottles . makes me feel like a bavarian . a pitch black brew shows some lighter hues around the edges and supports a big fluffy white head . the black and white contrast of the beer and head is like an old film noir detective flick . s crispy fried bacon tobacco smoke burning rubber and roasted coffee beans . this is really nice . i like the smoky variety of aromas found here . t tobacco rubber old tires and wet coals in your grill after a rain . this is almost like a rauchbier but with more roasted coffee flavors . this is lighter and less smoky in the keg can the bottle better preserves the brewery fresh smoky notes and flavors m medium to light bodied with middling carbonation and a smoky but neutral mouthfeel that becomes drier with time . d this is an outsanding brew . it s complex and smoky less so in the keg can where it is lighter and more brown ale like but lighter and more drinkable than a rauch or a smoked stout . this is prime time session material .,taste,0.7,1
das korbinian . i loved this beer at one time then i stopped drinking for awhile . then i got the wheels greased again back about a . years or so and never gravitated towards a doppelbock . it s not my favorite style. i tend towards american ales of extreme flavors these days and the occasional lambic or belgian pale or tripel crosses my lips . i remember liking it but earlier in the evening i took a sip right after opening and was horrified . having gotten home after a night out with friends this tastes great . not due to my intoxication level but rather the pleasant subtlety of this beer . good brown brew . not a damn thing wrong with it really . i could see the style being pushed a bit further as is in the case of celebrator . but this is an easy drinking foamsizzling malty not overly complex brown beer that has a sturdy abv and a noble lable . das koribinian .,taste,1.0,1
poured into a duvel tulip watching the beer pour from the mouth of the bottle i see it is a yellow tinted amber color . once it hits the glass however it is very very dark . opaquely so . my pour yielded one and half fingers of tanned creamy looking head that was a little frothy like the foam on a cappicino . the head s retention was n t as great as the rest of the appearance as it faded to wispy strands of bubbles in a relatively short time . the lacing is thick like hard water and soap scum residue on the inside of a shower door . the lacing does slowly shrink back into the body of this beast like sand rolling through an hour glass . taste is huge chocolate and spicy black licorice . there is some sweet caramel and toffee note up front with a surprisingly bittersweet finish that leans towards being dry with a lingering alcohol burn . i say burn instead of warming intentionally . this is n t just warming . it really seems to heat up my throat more than any other beer i can remember . this thing would be phenomenal on a cold winter s night . i d take this over any winter warmer i ve had . i do smell some dark fruits in here but i can not taste them . as i sip this more i notice some cinnamon spice that blends into the licorice almost mellowing that anise flavor down a bit . and thank god . because i hate black licorice . i had a bottle of this when it first came out and the black licorice was too much for me . i was hoping that it would mellow out with some age so i waited to review it . just cracking the nd bottle today and it certainly has improved in my mind . the aftertaste is now reminding me of hunaphu s a little . and i imagine it is the cinnamon . because i m not really picking up chili peppers or vanilla in this beer . no real coffee notes either . this is almost like bell s attempt at a belgian quad with an american twist of anise and black licorice . i am figuring that the molases added was solely there to up the abv as i m not picking up any syrupy sweetness that i associate with it . the body is certainly big and full . not gritty . not chewy . just big . a little syrupy i suppose . the carbonation is a little light for my preference although it is hard to rate this for the style because even this beer does n t know what style it belongs in . the . abv is much to high to have more than or of these . but if i were sitting around with a good book or having a philosophical discussion about god s existence this would make a great beer to sip on . as a matter of fact . the remaining bottles i have will be set aside for just such occasions . overall a very complex beer that is quite enjoyable tasty and interesting . it s hard to define but that might just be a quality i like in it . additional notes as this warmed up . the chocolate flavor opened up and seemed to bring out a black cherry note along with it . the black licorice anise flavor has really settled down in a good way . the drawback the taste on my lips after a sip reminds me of a liquid cough medicine from my childhood .,taste,0.9,1
i chose this to pair with a meal of cauliflower carrot soup with a ham sandwich on sourdough bread . it worked . the soup had nutmeg and a little cream in it . the carbonation of the beer cleaned my mouth between bites of soup and sandwich . the spiciness of the beer paired well with the food . it paired very well . the spiciness is a high point of the beer . back to it . the beer poured with a decent head that subsided into an archipelago of islands of foam in a sea of skim . i like this and apologize for not knowing how it s done.in my experience thopugh it s present in beers that taste really good . . . . . it was a dark amber and i mean that in the sense of the semi precious stone . the body was medium and the service it does as a food pairing beer is high . i would look to this beer to pair with spicy food that sticks to your mouth . use it as a liberator to return to the first taste of the food you chose to share it with .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into nonic pint glass . a pale yellow with a tint of gold . a quarter inch of soda pop head rises and falls quickly . no lace . s i was expecting a lot of dms sulphur and skunk but surprisingly none of these aromas were present . instead there s a very sweet cereal grain element . even some old cheesy smelling hops hang in the background . t wow i would n t have thought that malt liquor would be better than a lot of macros i ve had but it is . generic grain starts things off something like liquid cheerios . a big one dimensional sweetness follows drying out by about with a grassy cheesy flavor with accompanying bitterness . m light borderlining on medium bodied with a moderate to low carbonation . although not terrible some crispness would really help things out especially with the huge sweet component . d i actually bumped this down half a point because this beer has not warmed well . sweetness has become more cloying and the carbonation has gotten even lower . really it s not that bad . i am pleasantly surprised by colt . though it s been years since i ve had it i ve never approached it with a critical eye . it s better than a lot of american macros and the abv while somewhat low for the style is well hidden in both the aroma and the flavor .,taste,0.7,1
thick as motor oil . love the appearance . black as night . awesome smell good like a good strong stout should smell . taste good to very good for a stout . something that i will have again and again . i did enjoy this beer much more the warmer it got . became more enjoyable as it approached room temperature . that is not saying much since it is f on october in southern minnesota at the time of this review . one thing that this imperial stout has going for it is the alcohol is not present in the taste at all . very well hidden . i did like this quality . sip time . .excuse me for a few seconds . ok. back to the review . yes it definitely gets better the warmer it gets . i am now going back and changing my taste to . on the ba scale . much better . i wonder if i could speed the process up using the microwave . .just kidding other ba members . i would never harm this beer . mouthfeel is excellent . very thick like a good stout should be . drinkability average . i say this because at this high of an alcohol content with limited taste i would move on to a more favorite stout . i am looking forward to sampling other victory beers . thank you .,taste,0.9,1
a clear light golden with three fingers of white foam that sank slowly but left great lace . s huge nose of earthy hops could be smelled as i was pouring the beer . there is also some pine and grain hints as well . t flavor is not as apparent as the nose but still plenty of earthiness and a bit of grain . m good carbination and very crisp . d this is a great easy drinking czech pils . i am glad i grab a sixer of this even with the great pilsners in the area .,taste,0.7,1
a light orange in color with a nice layer of foam . s it does n t smell too overpowering . a candy sweetness slight raspberries and a bit of wheat . t wow that s light . the taste is spot on with raspberry first then a sweetness and finishes with a mild grain of malt or hops which makes you hoist another sip . m very light . kind of wish for more body . d yes and more but sadly my beer stores do not carry much thirsty dog . i tried to get more pumpkin and they said no so i doubt they could get this . sadly though i have appreciated more fruit beers with more abv so this one really is n t worth tracking down .,taste,1.0,1
this one is very deceivingly dark and has hues of amber showing through when held up to the light . the head is tan and fleeting . the smell is surprisingly hopy and bitter . as for the taste very watery for a porter . although it does have a semi bitter after taste . mouth feel watery but it does have a good balance of carbonation . drinkability smooth and easy to down but not one that i would have another of . it leaves me craving for a robust . this beer would be great as an introduction to those who think that all porters are made of mud . it just may help convert some minds that think that all dark beers are gross . overall a fair porter but not for me .,taste,0.3,0
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,taste,0.8,1
edition the nose on the beer is very chocolaty and malty and smells like a barleywine . the colour is a deep red with a very small head that dissipates quite quickly . the beer tastes really strong . it has a big barleywine sweet flavour with a hint of chocolate . there is a presence of alcohol as well . this is just a bit over powering . the mouthfeel is quite thick which is good . not drinkable at all really . i bought this and i am aging of the four pack . i will review them in a year .,taste,0.7,1
bought as part of a sampler pack appearance light smell a little fruity very reminiscent of sweet wines taste somewhat unique sweet taste wine like aftertastes mouth carbonation is very noticeable overall i probably would n t sit down and drink a twelve pack of these but i might buy one again sometime,taste,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle to pint glass . a i love this label . the beer pours a gold body with a two finger off white head with good retention as it becomes rocky . there s a decent amount of lacing as well . s smells malty with graininess beating out hops . t very similar to the smell . it s a very mellow taste with strong malt grain hop balance only containing notes of some sweet fruitiness . overall mouthfeel was a little weak low in carbonation and about as light as water . the drinkability was amazing though it was honestly easier than drinking soda .,taste,0.6,1
appearance one of the best looking beers i have ever seen . poured with a inch creamy thick off white head that dissipated to a thin layer inch leaving amazing lacing all down my glass . the beer is a beautiful dark gold color . the head stayed at inch through out the whole beer . smell sweet flowery smell up front and a nice caramel malt backbone . small alcohol smell . taste less of a floral hoppyness than expected and more of a spicy hop . some sweet malty notes . leaving a crisp slightly citrus taste in the mouth . not as much hops as i would have liked . mouthfeel very creamy . also has a nice hop tingle on the tongue . leaves the mouth feeling very refreshed and clean . no alcohol burn . drinkability really easy to drink . very refreshing and delicious . great session beer will be one of my go to beers .,taste,0.7,1
aroma sweet malty chocolate hershey s bar marshmallow . appearance deep dark brown with a slight rubiness . tan head that drops into the beer but rings the glass . flavor chocolate marshmallow cocoa puff is how i would describe the initial part of the sip dry s up in the middle and finishes with a slightly sweet burnt campfire marshmallow . slightly metallic . mouthfeel medium full body beer . medium carbonation . overall impression well crafted . definitely not what i expected . i thought it would have been a bit sweeter but did have some sweetness . a little pricey at . for a pint . fl . oz . bottle . the chocolate is more of a cocoa flavor . put a glass of this in the microwave on high and you have a perfect hot cocoa for the winter .,taste,0.4,0
appearance pale yellow gold . short white head that quickly dissipates . bubbly and crystal clear in the glass . a little light colored for a regular american lager . smell slight adjunct but really quite indistinct . taste also quite indistinct . principal impression is that this beer lacks flavor . what is there is not offensive mild sweet adjunct and very mild hops finish . mouthfeel watery and crisp . appropriate for style . drinkability really light for a regular american lager . not much beer though even at the relatively low price . nothing to really recommend this but it is as above inoffensive .,taste,0.3,0
bottle into red wine glass . purchased so about . years old . pours a very hazy red brown with a fluffy fizzy khaki head that dies down within about a minute . lots of carbonation and effervescence left in this one . good lacing too really a nice looking pour . nose is fruity and buttery notes of toffee and red berries . slightly metallic . oxidation comes through clearly more of the nose in the taste . overly sweet sugary even a bit thin and metallic tasting sherry like oxidation . lots of thin almost harsh sweet berry notes . this one is clearly past its prime . a shame but exercise due caution for this one i took a gamble since it was only a bottle and lost . mouthfeel has a soft fluffy almost softly fizzy carbonation over a medium body . maybe a bit thinner than medium .,taste,0.2,0
oz . into chalice a looks good . slightly hazy bright gold with sediment floating about . thick effervescent white head that has good retention . good lacing . looks like a duvel with some sediment and more haze . s smells phenolic mostly apple and pear . yeast and other spices are also noticeable . t starts off peppery and cracked wheat notes . bit of apple and pear come in after that . finishes yeasty dry and slightly spicy . very good and easy drinking . also quite traditional . i do n t believe the original saisons were such high alcohol like many of them are today . i d imagine they were something like this . lots of flavor and goodness especially considering it s only . . quite the achievement here . m great . really easy drinking . carbonation is nice and prickly . body is slightly less than medium and coarse . very nice . o this is a great saison . it s not balls to the wall crazy like many others out on the market but it has a lot of drinkability great taste and solid all around . like i said this is an exceptional traditional saison . pick it up if you see it . a,taste,0.9,1
a . deep caramel color little head no lacing . this ultimatley hurts the beers overall smell rating . s. see above . t. this is where this beer scores major point . chocolate coffee caramel and vanilla . taste like a dessert in a glass . m d n great taste beer . i often look at brown ales as sort of a novelty . not sure why . this beer is a reminder of how good they can be . review was a bit short becasue i lost the first review in transisition .,taste,0.9,1
pours dark reddish brown with a frothy off white head that quicky goes to a thin film . its aroma is some roasted malts with a kind of chemical diapery off smell . it tastes a little better than it smells . sweet nutty toffee malts and cocoa . it s kind of acidic with a light bitter finish . overall not very good at all . i could n t get past the smell and the flavors were a mish mash of things many of which were a little off .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a nonic . maybe i had a bad bottle of this though i doubt it but this was bad . appearance is an average brown copper color hazed with an un retentive tan head that leaves no lace a thin crown . aroma is the worst part of this very sweet slightly medicinal i do n t want to think much more about this but whatever it was it s not natural . flavor is average bready and malty with a mild dry hop flavor throughout but my mind might being playing tricks on me on distinguishing how sweet the flavor is compared to the aroma . this was hard to finish the bottle blindly i never would have called this an amber i probably would have pegged the style as an american drain pour .,taste,0.6,1
o.k . so here is an official tasting review after letting this lay down for months after release . i kept the bottle at about degrees and rolled it about once a week . this seems to have had minimal effect as the carbonation remained close to non existent . having said that this is still an excellent beer . one to slowly savor and enjoy the complexities reveal themselves. poured this into a couple of snifter glasses and as aggressively as i poured there was no head at all . the beer was a murky brown color that looked like a cloudy coke . aroma was very interesting and i was getting coconut brown sugar and a touch of vanilla . the slightest touch of alcohol . the flavor really does continue to evolve as the beer warms. early on i was getting more vanilla molasses and brown sugar . later i was getting a smooth chocolate syrup . the alcohol produced a wonderful warming glow effect but was never hot . i let my wife taste it and she said . that tastes like melted chocolate beer this made me more confident of the chocolate notes i was detecting in the beer . ca n t say i tasted wood but there is definitely a depth and vanilla notes that are these because of the barrel aging . the mouth feel was also very interesting . almost oily but smooth as silk . obviously no carbonation to speak of . i found this to be a wonderful beer and the carbonation issue did not bother me at all . should it have had more . sure . could i have scored it higher . sure . is this a beer that deserves to be bashed . no way . i am happy to have more bottles . o.k. there i said it . it s really good .,taste,1.0,1
everyone s always talking about how much head this beer produces so i had to see for myself . love the corked bottle from belgium btw . i poured this beer into a chalice of no speciality and half the damn thing was thick white cream . my face was in this beer before i could even reach the actual liquid through the head . got ta love that and on the two other pours the head stayed even after sitting in the sun for a good minutes . thats damn good . the smell is like a hefe suprisingly a little acidic though . the taste is like a hefe with balls or like the chimay white but a little toned down . the mouthfeel is a bit thin but hey its a pale beer what do you want . the drinkability takes a huge hit after the first chalice full it just brings the alcohol out a little too heavily for how light the beer seems so it plays tricks on you . i can see why they call this the devil . i was a gonner after just a bomber .,taste,1.0,1
i m not sure what the point of an imperial oktoberfest is and if it will even push any type of boundaries . ml foiled bomber . it pours hazier than the style standard it is a cidre color . th head is off white and the lacing is super dirty looking . the smell has a tangy fruit character some caramel nut and alcohol . the flavor is pretty bad . super cloying sweetness rotten fruit sickly sweet caramel . huge alcoholic presence . this beer is not needed .,taste,0.3,0
had some of this at a sam adams beer dinner recently . vintage . pours dark brown with no head . looks like a brown dessert wine . smells and tastes strongly of soy sauce worcester sauce maybe a dab of onions stewed prunes and sherry . we joked that you could use this to dip sushi into . it s obviously quite oxidized at this point . body is thick and viscous with little if any carbonation . very interesting beer that i m grateful for the chance to try but i struggled even to finish my small snifter s worth .,taste,0.6,1
oz . bottle bottled in . labeled o.g . . alcohol . by volume . deep amber in color with a fluffy light tan head . strong strong aroma of raisins dates molasses and rum . sweet sticky strong brew with a big round mouthfeel and layer upon layer of big chewy rum raisin biscuity malts . complex matrix of hop characters poke through the syrupy sweetness at the most opportune times . a light top level of honey caps off the deep dense flavor experience . bottle lists two row malted barley honey malt belgian specialty grains aromatic pale wheat roasted wheat and special b magnum galena saaz hallertau tettnang and hersbrucker hops and brewing sugars raisins dates blackstrap molasses alfalfa honey turbinado and dark belgian candy sugar water belgian yeast and another hellian of a yeast strain . a magnificent warm complex winter sipper . superb all around .,taste,1.0,1
pours light pale yellow heavy carbonation thick head with large bubbles lacing was ok. aroma very sweet with a lemon zest as well as yeast a little medicinal . taste a big explosion of sweetness up front pineapples pepper spice with a decent bitterness slightly metallic seemed a little over carbonated for me as the beer warmed it became a lot smoother and grassy flavors became evident bitterness a little harsh hides the alchohol quite well . i could definatly drink a lot of this beer very enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
from a oz bottle into a tumbler . poured honey colored with a lacing of slight tan . the aroma was sweet of honey malts and other sugars . the taste was similar . sweet malts with a honey note . a slight chemical taste bit in the end . the mouthfeel was of a medium bodied lightly carbonated lager . as far as drinkability honey brown was an old go to beer in college . for a pitcher of honey brown . sure that ll keep me happy for the night . now that my palate for beer is more refined i find it hard to drink more than one bottle of this . not an exceptional beer . not even a good beer . but average .,taste,0.4,0
brilliantly clear dark copper hue . covered by a thick rutted persistent ivory white head that leaves rough lace . spicy hops with contrasting soapy citrus hit the nose at first then are contrasted by medium lovibond caramel malt with a tinge of toffee . swirling releases mellow ripe red currant like fruity esters . pleasant but not quite unified in aroma . snap of candyish sweetness initially in flavor is tapered by moderate well calculated hop bitterness and a slight acidic twang . pronounced lingering tang of salty biscuit emerges mid palate along with a mellow floral and citric hop flavor combination . the high apparent attenuation lends a crisp agreeably smooth mouthfeel that belies the alcohol content . finishes mostly clean with fleeting bready malt yielding to soft hop bitters . the kronic is an odd enjoyable brew . not complex but dangerously balanced and well brewed . easily as drinkable as insipid american ambers of much lower strength . there is absolutely no reason why it has to be almost abv though . gim me a of this in a brown paper sack and i m good to go .,taste,0.7,1
picked up this pricey oz . bottle when it came to minnesota along with its green tea cousin . split with my wife as a nightcap . pour is stout black . smell is powerfully sweet roasted malt mixed with cherries a medicinal undertone . good though . this cherry chocolate stout does n t hit a genuine note anyplace . cherry nyquil . end review . there s a roasted edge that clashes brutally with the artificial cherry chocolate with a bitter slash . vanilla comes in to fill the back end but ewwww . six ounces might be too much . just a front loaded full of strong tastes none of which taste like they originated in nature . huge doses of artifical everything . either the ingredients here were n t top notch or they just disagree with one another at the bazooka level . not even mediocre brushes up to actively repulsive . disappointing . edit as this beer warmed it got worse . fast . not sure how two good breweries could have whipped this up but between the wife i more than half the bottle ended up in the drain . this was a disaster in a glass for me .,taste,0.3,0
poured from the bottle with a pretty pronounced slightly rocky head which hung on for a bit and retreated to some sheet lacing . this is a darkish ruby bock . no real pronounced smell . the taste on this one really disappointed . way to hoppy for a bock . the mouthfeel was also very thin for a bock another letdown . the abv makes this one somewhat sessionable . given the rep of stone coast this one is not up to speed . i wo n t be buying another pack .,taste,0.4,0
as i am a fan of hefe s i was eager to try this beer . poured from a oz bottle into my faithful weisse glass . a . poured a reddish amber with a head that was big at first but went quickly . s. the raspberry overwhelms the aroma but in the background the clove is trying to break through . t. tart and raspberry . will appeal to many unless you like a taste of malt in your hefe . m. mild carbonation goes down easy . d. very easy to drink . a great session beer but will not titilate your senses . i will keep exploring this genre as i feel it could be great . however this is more a beer for your girlfriends who want a lighter fruity beer .,taste,0.8,1
i got this cl bottle at sam s in chicago . pours with authority not too much head but enough to know you are n t going to be drinking a cough syrup in the next few minutes . it settled down with a thin head just a bit more than a lacing if you catch my meaning . the first scent is slightly more barley than yeast and goes down with a sweetness that is offset by an astringent quality keeping it from finishing off with a sticky aftertaste . it is like candy that cleans up after itself . that last statement is a testament to the beer s abv . after a few sips and i mean sips it becomes less astringent and more bread like . however the sweetness is always just a breath away . i like it . most certainly not a session brew .,taste,1.0,1
poured a bright translucent amber little head lacing to match . most enjoyable part of this beer is the smell . . . sweet and nutty aromas hints of brown sugar . the taste unfortunately did n t impress as much . the overall flavor seemed a bit thin . the hop profile did n t come through much in the aroma and did n t exist much in the taste less a bit of bitterness in the aftertaste . i expected more noticeable sweetness but it just did n t come through . the mouthfeel was relatively thin but the lightness accompanied by a good amount of carbonation gave an overall sessionable feel .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a nearly opaque dark amber body with no real head formation despite a somewhat heavy handed pour . smell definite cream soda aroma with further scents of lightly bready malts and yes yes sprinkle covered sugar cookies . taste ahhh cream soda . toasty pale malts with a drizzle of sweet caramel syrup atop some homemade cookies . faint fruitiness . no more than a light bitterness leaving this a pretty sweet brew . generally you get a sense of cream soda all the way through to the finish . tiny kick of alcohol noted on the end of each sip but nothing to outright indicate the abv . mouthfeel medium full body . medium low carbonation . rather creamy mouthfeel . drinkability right now i ll say it s good . provided you enjoy the taste of concentrated cream soda of course .,taste,0.9,1
has a nice nitro pour with cream coloured foam that rolls around and around in a reverse cascade effect . settles out with dense thick head colour is golden brown with very slow small bead . i like the look but it s a very standard nitro english pour . nose is quite herbal with a lot of english hops on there . hints of grass and pine resin biscuity malt with a slight meaty or tomato character as well . reasonably mild quite pleasant though . taste is fairly bitter through the palate with herbal and phenolic hops making an early appearance and sticking around pretty consistently until the end . hints of tobacco and mint on the middle but not much malt flavour just hints of it underlying everything . finish is enjoyably brusque in its bitterness not as dank as some english ales this has a freshness about it and a creamy texture to back it up quite a lively flavour overall . it is very smooth maybe a bit too smooth to the point of being watery . just does n t have much body to it . definitely an enjoyable flavour though and this is definitely a beer of which you could throw a few back with the lads . and that s what it comes down to in the end .,taste,0.8,1
dark mahogany in color with ruby highlights a half centimeter cream colored head . the malt jumped out at me first from the aroma dark fruits like plums and figs maybe a tad of black licorice and some brown sugar and molasses . but not far behind the malt there are substantial hops pungent floral notes with a citrusy edge . the taste like the aroma has a lot going on with both the malt and hops . fruity notes right up front plums figs dates dark grapes follow quickly caramelly malt plenty of brown sugar and molasses but also with a distinct biscuity flavor i was n t quite expecting but was very welcome and helped set it apart from similar beers for me . some citrusy notes again from the hops but primarily noticed the perfumy floral flavors from them . rich mouthfeel and full bodied but not excessively sticky and heavy . overall i have been burned by marketing before but this bottle is hilarious and the beer is awesome . a great blend and balance of flavors . one of the reasons i wish stone was available here in minnesota . a delight to drink .,taste,1.0,1
beer pours a very nice golden amber color with a very thin head . little to no bouquet other than a very light earthy smell . it had a very light grainy after taste that was somewhat grassy . it was tasty and something that i would never turn down but it did n t leap out at me as something i would add to my shopping list to purchase once again due to just kind of being somewhat unremarkable . as for mouthfeel it had a somewhat biting carbonation that would make this a decent choice for a hot day . after finishing off a bottle it did n t sit heavy at all like the stouts i normally prefer and instead was pretty refreshing .,taste,0.4,0
attractive but harsh dark beer . initial taste is of dark malt followed by tarry gumbo and finishing with an intense drooling bitterness . really astringent and sets the teeth on edge . utterly bitter with no hint of anything floral or hoppy . medicinal like chokecherries . nice head and great mouthfeel with a creamy carbonation . slight aroma of roast barley . this is borderline undrinkable . i do n t think the hops have enough aromatics to even flavor a malt liquor .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to andy for splitting this bomber with me . poured into my pint glass the beer is slightly cloudy golden yellow . two fingers of white head slowly fade leaving thick gobs of lace all around the glass . the aroma is a nice blast of piney hops . lots of grapefruit and citrus . maybe a touch of biscuit . this smells like a winner . the flavor is a huge step down from the nose . pretty much malt forward with a hint of faded hops . it has a strange off flavor that i ca n t put my finger on . we were assured this was fresh too . medium body with average carbonation . overall a bit of a let down . i ve had this on tap and remember it being much better . now i know never buy this in bottle form . maybe the cans will translate better .,taste,0.6,1
i guess i m the wet blanket here but i did n t particularly like or enjoy this beer . i m a stout fan even imperial stouts but this was way too much like cold coffee for my tastes . the color is black . not dark brown black . like oil . you ca n t see any light through it . it pours as a thick liquid too . not quite syrup but obviously thick . very little aroma other than the roasted barley . the taste is all coffee and i m not a fan of coffee hot or cold . the mouthfeel was odd . cloying is about the only way i can think to describe it .,taste,0.4,0
pours a hazy dark orange almost brown color . did n t get much of a head but it was off white with big bubbles . smells hoppy like pine and citrus . bit of caramel sweetness . nice spice leads into some tropical and citrus flavors which leads to a crisp bitter close . some grain flavors in there . grapefruit as well . mouthfeel is light bodied and drinkable . the carbonation is iffy here it kinda throws the whole beer off for me . overall it s a decent ipa .,taste,0.8,1
drank from a bottle at hotel quito quito ecuador served in a pint glass pale golden yellow and absolutely crystal clear in appearance . aggressive streams of bubbles ascended to the top of the glass . the liquid was topped by a super dense and frothy bright white head that lasted for most of the drink . a think blanket of lacing stuck along the bottom third of the glass . the nose was very faint initially but came out more as the beer warmed . some grainy biscuity malts were noticeable . slightly skunky with a kiss of herbal hops . the flavor profile was somewhere between an american macro lager and a mediocre pilsener . grainy with some crackery pale malts up front . grassy noble hops appeared in the dry and slightly bitter finish . overall not very complex but definitely thirst quenching and easy drinking . the mouthfeel was the one aspect of this beer that really missed the mark however . it was quite thin and over carbonated with a prickly effervescence . i definitely found it distracting . with pilsener and club as the only two beer options at most bars and restaurants ecuador is certifiably a beer wasteland . regardless i drank many a bottle of pilsener over my two week trip and found it to be quite refreshing .,taste,0.7,1
pours out a clear golden watery looking hue with a thin bubbly white head that diminishes to a faint carb presence on top of the beer within minutes . smell is of mild hops faintly sweet malts and some ragweed aroma that gives off a distinct skunky characteristic . taste is slightly sweet from the malts with distinct grain and hay characteristics noted at first followed by a very light metallic flavor which quickly gives way to some decent bitterness leaving a fairly desirable hoppiness on the tongue . mouthfeel is light watery and overly carbonated with a dry and bready feel to it but it seems to suit the taste of this beer fairly well . not a bad beer the light and watery feel combined with the mild flavors and light sweetness combine to give an easy drinking euro pale lager just put aside the skunkiness and this one s an easy drinker .,taste,0.7,1
this was my first holiday spiced ale from a can should be interesting . pours a nice dark brown similar to the color of cola with slight hints of auburn . smells alright but the spices are very faint . wow i do n t like the taste of this one . it s very bitter and unbalanced a big mess imo . once again the spices take a backseat . the mouthfeel is pretty thin . it finishes pretty dry . drinkability is n t good due to the bitterness and thin mouthfeel finishes very dry . not impressed w this beer at all . there are too many other great holiday spiced ales out there to enjoy . i would n t recommend this one at all . one bright note the drawing on the can is very well done and appropriate. too bad that does n t count for anything .,taste,0.3,0
dfh does a normal beer . looks like a standard pale easy access micro beer . smell is mildly pleasant not quite floral but a decent hop nose . taste strangely uncomplicated and mainstream . a flagship entry level type brew . faintness is the word . mouthfeel does n t do anything very light on the palate not at all drinkable i do n t know what makes this beer a er but it is kinda like the beer to bring around people who do n t drink beer that does n t have commercials .,taste,0.7,1
yellow piss color lighter than the regular kronenbourg and less skunky too although the bottles of this stuff that ive had in the states are just ridiculously skunky . this one is similar to busch but with some of the better aspects of stella mixed in for fruity measure . finish is slightly acidic and hopped . clean and crisp . almost as good as budweiser .,taste,0.4,0
i ve had this beer for a while and like it more and less at times . i might update this later . the somewhat uniquely shaped oz bottle has a cool label . the beer pours a nearly perfectly clear golden color with a fair amount of head and an abundant co supply beneath . the smell is malty and hints of mild bitterness . the taste is sweet and bready with an almost dusty dry aftertaste . hops are n t apparent but the nice crispness suggests they re in there . this beer is very good with a wide variety of foods and as an after work thirst quencher .,taste,0.8,1
okay i had to recheck the bottle to make sure that they re actually calling this a black and tan . it poured a medium reddish amber with only a slight film of head on top . the smell was mostly floral with just a little bit of spice . the taste was grainy all the way through with a little bit of hops at the end . the bottle claims that it s a blend of stout and bock but i m thinking they may have accidentaly left the stout out of it . it is very reminiscent of a bock and that s about it . it was well carbonated and easy to drink but i was very disappointed in this one .,taste,0.4,0
looks good with a cloudy and pale straw colored yellow that shows why this style was dubbed white way back in the day . good lacing too covering the glass in a web like sheet . aroma is okay if fairly average for the style citrus more lemon than orange and coriander are timid but do have some character . also a light layer of earthy straw . flavor wise there s a delicate essence of fresh angel food cake but that s as good as it gets . the spicing and fruit zest lay down and die behind what is a nearly flavorless generic beer flavor . that does n t make much sense until you re actually drinking it . not awful but awfully uninspired . carbonation is a bit high but then i m not sure a creamier feel would have helped deliver the flavor . as there is n t much of that to be had . smells of your average u.s. brewer wanting to get on the blue moon bandwagon and only getting halfway there . it s okay but nothing you should go out of your way for . stick to allagash s version or better yet some of the real deals from belgium .,taste,0.4,0
bottled on consumed on . a clear gold color efficiant and fine white head with slow bubbles . have you ever stepped into a woman s salon where older ladies go to get perms . . . well if you ever have i m sure you will never forget the horrible chemical smell of that stuff . this beer smells just like that . god it s gross . bitter fruits and herbs besdies that . a thin wheat flavored malt along with tart and sour fruits i guess that s the passion fruit added . nothing goes wrong with the flavor but it s not exactly complex or interesting . this would not be too bad on a hot summer day . the feel is thin but a bit flat later on . this is not a beer geek lunch and the aroma is horrible other than that . .well .,taste,0.6,1
jackie o s tasting baby . . a looks like all the other ones . s wine comes off . ca n t really make out what color but white wins out in the end t definete wine characteristics does n t really make it that much better . do n t let it warm up too much m medium boey and smooth o not much differnetwtion between these brews,taste,0.6,1
i did not like and would not buy app looks like a fish tank strange big bubbles and lots of floating fish food.not much head . looks like what comes out after you have a lot of vitamins . smell smells like a car air freshiner i use to have of course mixed with some mellow malts . taste mellow smooth round easy going . lil uneasy after taste this is a nice but odd beer . zingy hop citrus but thick and coating wheat. strange blend for me. mf way to coating and gooey . drinkable . not for me . to thick to odd . but i guess you could chug it . .,taste,0.7,1
golden appearance . clean fresh looking white head . good ale . not alot of extra flavors thrown in but a good taste of hops . earthy hoppy malty taste . average mouthfeel not alot of carbonation . very sessionable . will be in my normal rotation as long as i can keep getting it around town .,taste,0.9,1
a medium brown color with finger of head that fades slowly to a cap . s toasted malt with some nutty and grain husk notes . t nutty toasted malt up front then some faint bitterness that shows up with the carbonation then right back to the malt all the way through to this finish which is lingering with a slightly dry nutty taste . the rest body is on the thin side of medium and drinkability is ok. a decent bock with a little too nutty balance issue .,taste,0.8,1
a.cloudy. almost appears like a hefe. very small head s. coriander right off the bat. smells like a hoeggarden. very earthy and floral t. slight bitter bite . burnt sugars yet still sweet like a barley wine m. very nice bite . nice and carbonated at room temp.leaves a nice hoppy feel in your mouth . d. this is a great beer. but as someone who loves a nice hop and malty bite. i dont think ill make much of an effort to get this again . cheers,taste,0.9,1
oz bottle a pours a dark amber color with an off white head . s the aroma is sweet malts caramel and some hops . t the taste is malty up front with some citrusy hops in the finish . m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a good amount of carbonation . o overall humming is a pretty solid beer that is definitely worth checking out .,taste,0.9,1
darkest black with a caffe americano head . quite tight and sticking all over the glass . this is a blaster for certain . strongly aromatic with chocolate vanilla and coffee going head to head . no clear winner although i think chocolate flavored coffee might be apt enough . great beer period . yeti is an absolute classic aging in oak has provided a bourbon like mellow smokiness and the espresso is an additional welcome complexity . coffee chicory licorice vanillin bourbon oakiness and kahlua notes come to mind . maybe slightly less full and pleasing than the base beer but espresso yeti is still an objectively well attenuated ale . the warmth of the alcohol presence is minimized but not completely hidden . carbonation does wonders for keeping the palate fresh and ready for another sip . hell . yes .,taste,1.0,1
two stage pour into my goblet yielded only a minimal tan head . head was creamy but dissipated quickly . dark colored beer . smell of raisins oak and slight alcohol . very malty smell that was inviting . taste was damn good . lots of wood and chocolate . slight sweetness probably from the extra sugars lactose . . definite taste of roasted barley and chocolate malts to give it a slight bitter edge . very well balanced . not a chewy full bodied beer like i expected but rather the mouthfeel was silky smooth and went down very easy . a staple sweet stout that i will return to many more times .,taste,0.9,1
served in a pint glass the color is jet black and the head is like a dollop of tan colored whipped cream . got ta love that nitro tap . leaves sheets of lacing just like it should and the head has amazing retention . the beer itself looks a little thinner than i thought it would thats the only knock i have . the nose is very light and mild . i actually get a bit of potatoes but maybe thats just me imagining things . i get light coffee notes and a light roasted malt character . very light . the taste is even lighter it s hard to pick up any one thing . it s like a guinness in that sense . very subtle on the falvor but you can tell it s a dark beer . i do n t get the coffee or potatoes that i did in the nose . just a smooth creamy mouthfeel with a light taste . overall i actually liked this more than my score suggests . i think this would be an awesome session beer and i would take this over of the beers in the world any day .,taste,0.7,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter . vintage . a pours a thick and pitch black color . if satan s heart were black this is the color it would be . produced a light layer of brown foam that dissipated after awhile . seriously thick stuff looks like motor oil . s a seriously rich raisin and molasses profile with a heavy caramel and brown sugar sweetness . bits of vanilla wood and dark cocoa in the far background . t again a rich profile of heavy raisins . some molasses and caramel in the middle . finishes rather sweet with dusty cocoa and brown sugar . bits of dark cocoa on the finish as it warms up . m a relatively low carbonation level and syrupy thick mouthfeel . rich sweet and an overall malt monster . its almost too thick for my liking . d i have very mixed feelings about dark lord . i love the smell but everything else is rather mediocre . this is so thick that it is hard to put down . the carbonation is also a problem for me . if this wasnt like a syrup i would like it much much more . it gets better as it warms up but after the hassle it is to get this stuff and how much of a chore it is to drink i would much rather grab something else for the style . when you open one of these have at least people to split it . one of the hardest beers i have ever had to drink .,taste,0.7,1
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 .,taste,0.4,0
mine looked different than the pic had a green instead of orange label the guy was facing the other way same stuff a pours an amber color with half a finger of white frothy head that disappears quickly s an uncomplex aroma dry smelling with perhaps the slightest hint of granny smith apples t unexpectedly watery weak bodied even for the style m a light body easy on the tongue and easy on everything d high due to its lack of body is that a fair trade .,taste,0.4,0
a dark copper color did n t have much of a head at all s very hoppy pine smell too it . m has a mild carbonation leaves a bitter aftertaste as well as a chewy feeling in your mouth . t a bitter piney caramel taste . has a heavy taste of hops typical of an ipa . o this is a pretty good beer . it has almost an overwhelming hoppy bitter taste to it . it is also a strong beer with a abv so it can sneak up on you quickly . overall a good beer though not the best ipa that i have ever had . beer was served from a bottle into a glass mug,taste,0.6,1
one of the best beers i have had in a while but they should have called it a pale ale not a ipa . still nice looking beer on the pour bright amber off white head . the nose was both floral and hoppy very pleasant . the taste was subliminal below the surface but the three strongest flavours were floral hops jasmine and lemon grass . good mouth feel tangy and dry . and fine body . i really enjoyed this beer .,taste,1.0,1
take this review with two grains of salt . first i had it in a plastic cup on an airplane which takes improper glassware to a new low . second i was feeling irritated because the flight attendant had said they carried alaskan amber but when i asked for it i got this instead . can you do a place review for an airplane . can you use a negative number to rate the knowledge of the waitstaff . the appearance and aroma were disturbingly reminiscent of a macro with a vaguely corn like quality and a macro brand of light hoppiness think coors light . the flavor was clean with a minimum of malt and hop flavors i struggled to identify any ale like qualities . since i normally do n t drink kolsches or summer ales or whatever you want to call this i want to be fair but this beer was all about refreshment and little more and it was n t particularly refreshing . a good tripel can be very refreshing and so much more . i can appreciate that craft brewers may have to expand into more drinkable styles to survivie but this just goes too far for me . not recommended .,taste,0.4,0
pours a dark brown with two fingers of rich even brown head . smells like pumpkin spice . tastes like pumpkin spice . this is another over spiced pumpkin disaster . not natural pumpkin garden ridge pumpkin candle type pumpkin . avoid this one unless youre into that sort of thing . the beer does look alright though .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at the brewpub . a light straw and very cloudy with little head or carbonation . s bubblegum of course . very sweet and strong . t good banana flavor at first that progresses into a thin soapy finish . this is definitely this brew s biggest flaw a total nose dive halfway through the palate that leaves me less than tempted for another swig . m medium body with a bitter and dry finish . d fairly average and to style . refreshing and summery despite its flavor problems . not a horrible beer to have on a summer afternoon while chasing the shade in lander but imo there are better brews at the lander bar than this one .,taste,0.4,0
a good dark amber color with a snow white head leaves some lacing s sweeter smell almost like a scotch ale but milder some hints of espresso t not a typical stout taste nice roast flavor m very smooth with a decent amount of carbonation d very easy to drink and pairs nicely with fish and chips,taste,0.9,1
poured a hazy black with tan head . the smell was spicy with a little smokey roast on the back . a pretty damn good smell . the first sip was pretty great and impressive . a much heavier hotness than expected as well and wayyy more smoke taste than the usual version . now after one sip this beer went south . it was much to hot where as it would have given me heart burn and the smokiness was over powering . i know stone goes for xtreme beers but this is unbalanced and too much . i would still love to try the vanilla though . from the other reviews i did n t see many people describing the intensity i tasted so it s possible it was just an off cask .,taste,0.4,0
pours a rich amber into a pint glass almost the color of a sherry cask scotch . around a finger of quick receding white head . aroma is n t overpowering a little floral mixed with citrus and pine . moderate carbonation and a light creamy mouthfeel . initial notes of soft lemony hops that balance nicely with a strong biscuit and caramel malt backbone . clean finish leaves only a traces of hop bitterness . does n t make as strong of an impression as some apa s but very nicely done .,taste,0.7,1
pours a very dark copper color with no head and a very thin lace around the edges . smells of rich sweet toasted malts slight fresh grain aroma and a little bit of the rye . smells some caramel notes in there as well . the flavor is rich and full of toasted grains . its very rich but not over bearing . the grain character is very smooth but sharp at the same time . the rye is also blended very well . it can be a very powerful flavor and great divide did a good job just letting it impart a tartness in the aftertaste .,taste,0.9,1
inky black and opaque with a light brown colored thick two inches of foam . a stiff hard cap sits on top with several large dimples . no aroma . flavor is initially faint and light but quickly morphs to burnt espresso tangy raisin licorice and coffee grounds . burnt coffee lingers . tastes like a pot of coffee that s been left on the burner all day . even mouthfeel not overly carbed . am i missing something . not following why this is so highly rated .,taste,0.7,1
acquired from bottle trek poured into a warsteiner pilsner glass . a color fades from a burnt reddish brown to a light golden brown . fingertip of head nice retention and lacing . attractive presentation overall . s faint yet pleasant aroma of cedar citrus and a slight bite of hops . t initially a tad overwhelming a clash of sweetness and raw bitterness but then a second yeasty wave mellows it out and it finishes a bit malty . both complex and balanced very impressive . m light bodied carbonation was a bit high and the aftertaste is bitter and almost sour . d pretty good an ideal dinner brew and a great representation of the english style . recommended .,taste,0.8,1
i ve never had a quadrpuel before except omegangs three philosophers but that was a blend and i do n t think it counts . i has westmalle for the first time last night and i think it s time i moved on to a quad . here goes . i m pouring from a pt oz bottle at . degrees into a oz chalice . it pours an amber color with a one finger head that does n t stick around . the carbonation seems to have dispersed after about seconds . its got a very nice smell though i really had to get in there to get anything at all . i ca n t really get anything but hops though mild at best . i m really not the kind of guy that can detect a hint of brie cheese in beer . there s a little hint of orange or some other citrus . the taste at first is slightly bitter with a kind of freshness that i m not used to . it s kind of light not overpowering . a bit of alcohol with a bitter hoppiness to it that is intriguing . the aftertaste is n t as pleasant as others . it kind of reminds me of morning breath but that just makes me want to drink more . the mouthfeel is slightly thin but still good . i like a beer with more substance though . most belgians i ve had have been a bit thicker . i think i ll have to try this one again to get a full feel for it and really appreciate it .,taste,0.9,1
from the bottle it looks like an ab clone . no date unfortunately twist off . it pours a dark black brown with beet red hues . the head is medium dark tan foamy and big and lasts for a while . this has a huge bourbon oak presence with bourbon and vanilla the hops are there but in the backseat . the malts are butterscotch and caramel like . reminiscent of oaked ab . the taste is a big letdown there are roasty malts and some slight bourbon oak . but it is watery and bitter the mouthfeel is n t that great the taste mouthfeel shows that this was from a second rate craftbrewery . overall it is a good effort for the brewery but nothing too special go with oaked ab .,taste,0.6,1
vintage . a a deep raisin color with slight orange hues . pretty much no head whatsoever when this was poured but that is understandable given the age and style . very slick looking . s loads of dark fruit with raisin date and some plum just dominating . a port like finish on the aroma . hints of caramel malt but just barely . hints of oxidation . overall sweet and alcoholic aromas are prominent . t just as the nose suggested there is a huge amount of dark fruit and port like components to the flavor . a touch of jagermeister like liqueur flavors as well . alcohol is present but it does n t provide a lot of heat or kick . again sweet and alcohol flavors are dominant . a little cloying in regards to the sweetness . some vinous aspects along with that dark fruit and only the faintest hint of caramel . there was a slight oxidation throughout but considering everything this was pretty minuscule . m medium body with no significant carbonation . very slick feel but a little thin . definitely has a coating finish . d definitely a sipper no question . a little too cloying and boozy to be considered drinkable . similar to sipping a fortified wine enjoyable but can only handle so much . notes vintage . a very interesting beer and my first significantly aged one . very port like with a strong showing of dark fruit . i really enjoyed sipping this and it was a great experience . not something i would want everyday but something fun to try . not sure what it would be like fresh though .,taste,0.9,1
from notes . this is a beer that founding fathers would have drank . the taste was a little bit like cigarettes . the smell was also like cigarettes . the mouthfeel was average but i thought it was cloying . the beer is not very drinkable . keep for historical purposes only .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle from the summer variety show pack . this beer poured an appetizing bright gold with average head and lacing . the aromas were very muted just a light hint of weak grain and a whiff of dry grass . i know this is supposed to be a light wheaty drinkable summer ale but this near dearth of aromas is very disappointing . the flavors were amazingly enough even less perceptible than the smells a distant limp biscuity breadiness with no fruit flavors hop flavors or anything else i look for in an ale . if i had been doing a blind taste test i do n t think i could have told the difference between this beer and a macro pilsner . it was honestly like drinking a glass full of carbonated water with a thimblefull of beer poured in for flavor . the mouthfeel was thin and watery which is n t really a problem for the category but it certainly is n t anything special either . drinkability . you could guzzle this like water if you wanted to but when i want water i drink water . this beer was an almost all around disappointment . i appreciate restraint and reserve in brewing but the hocus pocus is like yellow seltzer water . any ale that tastes like watered down mass produced lager is missing the point in my estimation . even for a quaffable summer quencher this is drastically wanting in the flavor department . i ca n t recommend this beer at all .,taste,0.3,0
i could n t find one of the signature grolsch bottles at my local store so i settled for a boring pop cap oz . i poured into a tall glass . hmm a huge foamy head . tons of bubbles deep yellow color that regrettably reminds me of pee . still could be promising . bring the glass to my mouth what s this . skunk . . smells like a heineken . retch . take a long sip . bitter hoppy kind of watery . another sip . catch a slight sweet taste before the bitter overpowers it . tastes like hops . refreshing and fizzy which i like . smells awful which i do n t . bubbles still rising to the top after ten minutes of increasingly smaller sips . ended up sacrificing half the beer to the kitchen sink . i would try grolsch again if an attractive female thrust one in my hand but i would n t pay for one . the foul smell ruined this one for me even though it s not an awful taste . i have yet to find a euro lager i ve really enjoyed . try a single before you buy a pack .,taste,0.6,1
pours a muddied deep brown color with a tan head . roasty malts sour cherry and chocolatey aromas . a bit medicinal on the palate being a meld of tastes ranging from perfumy sour cherry flavors to dark and roasty flavors . i like the sourness from the michigan cherries used . decent carbonation a little spritzy . i d have it again only one at a time .,taste,0.9,1
a burnt orange color with a small head that did n t leave much behind . fairly unremarkable in its look . s really sweet carmel followed by some rotted hops smell and some burnt sugar . this smells somewhat unpleasant do n t care a whole lot fo it . t wow this tastes horrid . burnt sugar sweet carmel malts rotted grapefruit floral hops bad tea . basically a multitude of things that do n t necessarily taste good and definately do n t taste good together . this is really bad . m medium bodied a little syrupy . moderate carbonation . d ugh could n t really get a ton of this down although i think it might be not quite as bad as i rate it as i do n t like sweet stuff .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at tribes alehouse . served in a bell s tulip . a dark frothy pinkish red . huge thick creamy monster finger head . looks great . sadly it starts to fall apart after that . the smell is sweet . cherries and booze brandy . some oak notes come through too . taste has a sweet liquor and cherry note that comes off as medicinal like cough syrup . it tries too hard for my taste i like my fruit beer simple and tasty . the aging has dried it out on the finish allowing the booziness to really come out at you . the mouthfeel is nice creamy and thick . good carbonation . this is n t horrible but it is n t one that i ll be buying again .,taste,0.4,0
cool new taste in beer . for a saison it s very good . no need to use the word complex like other saisons a word used by geniuses to skip over the yeast taste . the peppery quality comes through a bit without having to fight through the yeast . the swirling honey remnants appearing in the glass were semi gross but the honey sweetness was refreshing on a hot summer day . this is probably not a winter beer but it will be interesting to see how this keeps as other saisons are known to do quite well . the brew master should be complimented for engineering a novel taste in beer i really liked it and was able to have more than two without a mr misty headache in the morning .,taste,1.0,1
ml bottle purchased at the boise coop for around . enjoyed from a red wine glass . listening to renaissance worldwide singapore dave seamen mix . nice beige head on the pour but quickly goes away . dark brown . just lighter than a standard porter . dark cherry highlites when held up to a light . smell is caramel sugar . figs . and raisins . alcohol clears the nose with a finish of piney hops . good mouthfeel . thick and slick at the same time . yummy . caramel sweetness is prevelant . good balance sort of a black tea bitterness . . odd but nonoffensive pink bubble gum in there somewhere . big boned a definate sipper . this is a very good but not great bsda . descent complexity i would buy it again but this time i would let a bottle or cellar until next holiday season .,taste,0.9,1
wow . had this on tap at old hat . pours a dark ruby brown not much head on this nor much lacing . ruby highlights are nice though . aroma is very interesting . it smells of those maple candies that you can get you know the ones made out of maple sugar . taste is maple up front but it dries out in the aftertaste almost woody or oaky . smooth drinking beer perhaps served a bit too cold but very enjoyable .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to d b for giving me a chance to try one of these . not sure of the age on this oz bottle but it s been in the fridge at both his place and mine . a liquid gold . pours to a one fingered white head that dissipates quickly into a complex lace . very transparent with lots of little bubbles rising to the top . i was little surprised it did n t have more head but perhaps its because i waited too long to open it . s very sweet malt with the hoppy bitterness and citrus smells further back than i expect from an ipa . very well balanced aroma that is incredibly inviting . again i wonder if the hops would have been more present if i d opened it earlier . reminded me of pliny which is the ultimate compliment for an ipa . t wow . the hops are still here and are kicking my tastebuds asses . strong hop bitterness that dissipates into sweet citrus malt and caramel . leaves a little bit of a bitter aftertaste but not in a bad way . not uber complex but that s something i tend to expect from a dipa more than a regular ipa . m smooth creamy nice balance of carbonation viscosity and hop resin stickiness . not much more i can ask for from this style . d i had misgivings about drinking this on my own but i m really glad i did . does n t feel any stronger than masala mama my benchmark for sessionable ipas . just checked d b s review looks like the bottle is from early september so i m on the cusp of freshness for an ipa . there s still tons of hop character in the taste and it has n t gone super sweet on me . if you re gon na try this one the clock is ticking on this release . i definitely prefer this to big eye which is a pretty solid brew in its own right . beginning to dread my trip home to canada land of weakly hopped ipas .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . a strong pour yields a finger off white head that quickly settles to a light dusting atop a clear dark reddish brown body . a good amount of bubbles rise toward the surface . lacing attempts to stick around but continually falls back down to the beer . sweet malt is the primary aroma . caramel and roasted nuts characterize this with an earthy spicy hop aroma in the background . i would have preferred for these aromas to be a little stronger as they have so much to add to the taste . sweet mellow roasted malt is coupled with a striking nuttiness . an almost sour sweetness pierces the very tip of the tongue . a dark coffee flavor is also noticed at the back of the tongue . spicy floral hops are just barely noticable . light bodied with good carbonation this beer is very refreshing . each sip hits your tongue quickly then fades away just as fast leaving a watery finish . unfortunately i would have liked less carbonation to allow the flavors to last longer . easily drinkable especially with the . abv this beer is very sessionable and would be great on a warm day .,taste,0.8,1
pours a lovely hazy orange . smell and taste is a little one dimensional seems to have subtle belgian like complexity on tap . silky round mouthfeel better texture than you would expect from an american wheat . finishes with hints of sweet mandarin orange . nothing profound but a great summer night session beer .,taste,0.6,1
great divide continues to impress me . this beer is just massive . pitch black impenetrable by light . smells amazing . .like the darkest dark chocolate you could find . smooth creamy . . carbonation is perfect . the lingering bitterness is just right . not overpowering at all . the spiciness from the oak throws down at the end and it s fantastic . i m kind of a rookie when it comes to oak aged beer and i d probably ultimately prefer the regular yeti maybe but this is just effing incredible . wow .,taste,1.0,1
saw this bottle on the shelf . have n t had much patience or space for aging but thought id try something already a couple years along . wow . this is an all around big beer . poured into my snifter . black as satans heart . not even a hint at opaqueness . dark tan head . dissipates to nothing but a ring around the edge of my glass . rich roasted flavors . maybe some chocolate . roasty flavors are even more present than the smell and now i can pick up those chocolate notes . some fruity tones that are quickly swallowed up by a strong taste of alcohol that stays all the way down your throat . reminds me of a thick port or wine with some of the flavors . feels nice in the mouth very creamy . the very present alcohol taste leaves a warm feeling . drinkable yes . quickly no . but i will enjoy this as i polish off the bottle . maybe ill get another one and try to let it sit for another year or so and see if that has an impact .,taste,0.9,1
oz bomber into a pint glass . a i ve claimed other beers colors as black before but none can hold a candle to the midnight black color this beer pours . almost zero brownish head though and no lacing whatsoever . s everything is pretty faint so it s hard to pick out most of the ingredients . chocolate coffee roasted malt oats . t lots of roasted malt up front with bittersweet chocolate coffee not far behind . hops show themselves towards the end and help finish the drink smooth and again bittersweet . alcoholic warmth is there but not overpowering . m about as heavy viscous as beer comes . more carbonation than i expected but pleasant nonetheless . d not as easy to drink as say oat from southern tier but a bit above average on the whole . a thoroughly enjoyable drink .,taste,0.9,1
a medium brown color with an standard head . s the first kick is the alcohol then honey wheat with some roasted barley . t roasted barley honey wheat a hint of nutty . you get notice the alcohol.dark sugar with some fruits . m starts balanced . not so watery and not so heavy but at the end leaves you with an sticky sense . o not my style of beer first doppelbock i try . has a lot of body big flavors with a crispy feel .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle pours into my chalice a dark dark brown with a finger of stout like coffee head . no lacing . smell is glorious . black licorice wooded raisins and cherries caramel malts slightly vinous . taste is a full on assault . tons of red and black licorice bread lots of malt cherries raisins some brown sugar and molasses . the alcohol burn is right there and demands that you recognize the . light but still there carbonation not as silky as i would have imagined . whoa . this is a sipper of the highest order . each sip demands your attention as you work through the flavors and the alcohol . this is not a complaint and the beer is quite a good one and quite unique but more than one edit ok maybe . of these would have to be quite the night .,taste,0.9,1
i acquired a six pack of this excellent brew in a trade with natasharai and now i m going to need more of it every time it s released . appearance black wheat pours an opaque dark dark brown bordering on black . i ve had a handful of beers that pour darker dark lord storm king and other russian imperial stouts but this stuff is pretty dark . robust carbonation yields a four finger light khaki head in my ounce weizen glass it s a good thing i opted for a glass with this much extra room . after a few minutes the head settles into a nice half finger cap that remains throughout drinking . lacing is a bit on the soapy side but it s there . smell inviting . i pick up roasted caramel and oatmeal aromas in addition to a hefty dose of familiar german hefeweizen yeast . the wheat s in there too but the predominant aromas are roasty and yeasty . given that hefeweizens weizenbocks stouts and doppelbocks are my favorite styles this beer smells like a blend of a lot of my favorite things . my only complaint is that the smell is rather subdued congruent with the mouthfeel see below . taste jackpot . this stuff is what dreams are made of for a guy like me . all my favorite aspects of stouts roasty chocolatey goodness wheat beers yeast and wheaty sweetness and doppelbocks cracker like dry maltiness are on full display in this masterpiece . it shares several of these features with black lagers a style i also enjoy . it s got the light refreshing qualities of a hefeweizen backed by the dry roasted malty vigor of a solid stout or doppelbock . i should note that oats are part of the grain bill on this beer and that flavor certainly comes through nicely i taste prominent echoes of samuel smith s oatmeal stout which i love . outstanding . mouthfeel this is the most only disappointing aspect of black wheat . with all those strong and fulfilling flavors i d expect a much fuller body with some creaminess to sustain the beer as i sip it . unfortunately behind the initial prickle of hefeweizen style carbonation the beer is rather watery and empty in the mouth . if new glarus could just boost this beer s body and perceived volume it would be nearly perfect . drinkability at . abv black wheat does n t hit very hard which is just fine . it s like drinking a super extra ultra dunkel hefeweizen or a weizenbock without the extra alcohol . i could put away three or four of these in a session which is an interesting thought this is certainly a sessionable beer belied by its ample roastiness and overall oomph . it manages to be refreshing mildly warming cozy and relatively light all at once . great stuff .,taste,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into an imperial pint . no bottled date . a pours a hazy yet pale red color with a white to gray head that dissipated immediately . s smells seriously fruity . raspberry strawberry cherry and blueberrry . has a sugary sweetness behind it . t the massive fruits from the smell become really subdued in the taste . they are there but are hidden behind a corn husk and strong sugary sweetness . m kinda lackluster in all categories besides smell . even the carbonation could be better . d a fun beer to have around for parties for people who dont like beer but will drink this but nothing really great in my opinion . reminds me of a wine cooler . i would much rather have something else than this anyways .,taste,0.4,0
pours a deep dark brown with a frothy cap that lingers and lingers . darkest amber ale i ve ever seen very wintry . almost no lacing but great retention . aromas not very pronounced butterscotch . but good flavors . roasted malt sweet dark fruit like figs slightly spicy but an underlying sourness . mouthfeel is a little thin for a beer this dark . a little unusual in general .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass . a dark brown with red tinges . finger tan head that leaves light lacing onthe glass . s strong malt aroma with milky chocolate honey and coffee t initial sweet taste of dark roasted and chocolate malt with honey caramel and dried dark fruit followed by a slightly bitter hops and coffee taste . m medium to full mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . d this is a pretty good porter . there are others in the price range that i prefer .,taste,0.7,1
while they serve the normal helles in town during the summer this is what s typically at the monastery . this is a deep golden color with a pretty big fluffy head . straight from a large wooden keg . it always amazes me how they can give you what looks like such a rush job pour but seconds later you see that the beer is at the exact line on the glass and the head s perfect . practice makes perfect . smells normal for the style . toasted grain mild hops lager yeast . the flavor s pretty much the same thing . no real booziness present but it also lacks the hop overtones that make their helles unique . not bad but nothing special . in general the export spezial beers can be either wonderful edelstoff or boring . this one s not quite boring but it s headed in that direction . the normal andechser hell is pretty damned good and i d honestly rather see that beer than this one . this one is n t bad but with so many better options at the monastery it s at the bottom of my personal list . edit this holds true for the bottled spezial hell as well . not bad but a little bit meh . in a lot of ways i think the spezial export style might just be a little too straightforward boring . with only a few exceptions . it just feels like the hops are lost in most examples and the malty sweetness seems dimensional . i d love if there were more dunkel exports though . edit on my visit during i had the opposite reaction . i definitely preferred this one to the normal hell and enjoyed it quite a bit . maybe this time i d had more pilsners and was n t burt out on helles beers but i found this to be outstanding .,taste,0.6,1
i poured the bottle into a snifter for proper sipping of a heavier style . off the top i smell the cherry . there is a little bit of sour to it . i also get some of the chocolate in it . the taste is kind of a mess . i do n t understand this . there was no real balance at all . it is like the chocolate is fighting with the cherry and i turn out to be the loser . this is a disappointment . i may just have to stay with the excellent normal offerings of stone .,taste,0.4,0
grassy and citrusy are on the label . i m excited . as always i enjoy the design of gd s brews . hoping this one is as tasty as the others i ve had . immediately things look promising with thick lacing and a bulbous head that does n t fade much . beautiful pour . the color is perhaps a little bit lighter than i would like but it s a great thing to see go down . the smell is easily the best thing about this beer it s absolutely wonderful . i absolutely expected more hops from this beer . with nw hops i think it would be a much more rounded complete beer . the hops do a wonder to the nose of this beer and it just does n t carry onto the taste . caramel malt carries the day here with some mild hop presence through the middle . mild bitterness and a pleasant finish . perhaps my expectations were unwarranted . the mouthfeel is outstanding pleasantly carbonated with some body to match . at . it s eminently drinkable .,taste,0.7,1
pours a clear dark copper amber colour with a decent amount of head in the sam adams perfect pint glass . it has a slight malt caramal like taste but i kinda taste rust like features in the finish . not a lot of bitterness and the hops are n t too noticable . its very bland and not impressive to be honest . have n t found too much from this brewery that i have enjoyed so far .,taste,0.6,1
what can i say . heineken is an expensive beer for the taste . . for a er . ridiculous . i had this in a ounce bottle . the smell is not great . if you drink this beer really cold it tastes great and goes down pretty easy . it has a weird after taste skunky of course . its an average session beer . note stella artois is way better and about the same price .,taste,0.8,1
oz. bottled during the second week of november . it pours quite black with a thin dark khaki head which swiftly forms a small collar before eventually reducing to nothing . rich coffee and roasted malts in the nose at first but soon an imposing sourness shows up . on the palate there is strong coffee with roasted burnt malts along with some sweetness yeast lactose . and a distracting sour character . the body is drying light medium with comparable carbonation and it leaves a medium finish . overall it seems a little out of whack not sure if the sourness is intentional or if this beer oxidized too quickly and the coffee did n t meld well with the lactic sour quality . a disappointment but luckily i ve got a java stout waiting for comparison .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle from the winter mix pack a clear pale yellowish color bordering on a light orange . gives a good two fingers bubbly white head with decent retention and lacing s a bit of coriander and orange zest citrus in the nose . feels a bit light in the nose so i m thinking this will be easy drinking t m soft mouthfeel a bit fluffy . nice and light citrus flavors with a bit of yeast in the background . coriander is there but subtler then other versions of the style which i kind of like . ligt hop profile . finishes clean with just a hint of coriander and hop . d this is moving towards the top of my list of wits . for me it has a good balance of flavor and goes down very easy . i m a little bummed that it s only available in the winter pack .,taste,0.9,1
a dark brown with nice head and lacing s smell was lactose coffee and some malt t honestly i wonder if something went wrong with the keg we had as it was a bit on the sour side . coffee was in there but the milk flavor was way off . i could n t get past the sourness of this beer . perhaps the lactose went bad . if i have this again i ll update my review but wow what a letdown . m mouthfeel was light and creamy . d have to say that the drinkability here is low . i will try one again to make sure that my draft was n t a bad one but even the bartender said she was n t pleased with it .,taste,0.4,0
medium to dark crystal clear body which sits under neath a big bubbly off white head that is about after the pour with fairly good retention after fading to . smell is immediately recognizable as adjunct . corn and gran are in the nose . taste is very sweeet you can almost taste the corn kernels . too sweet cloying even bordering on malt liquor in offensiveness . mouthfeel is ok head is creamy enough . try it if you have neve had a beer from spain if you have avoid .,taste,0.3,0
on tap at manbearpigs i mean manderes a golden orange in color with a lot of head which dissipates slow and leaves a nice lacing . s excellent . yellow grapefruit with lots of citrus and a malt backing . t very thin . little to be desired . a little bit of citrus up front and nothing else . very disappointed . m slightly watery leaving the drinker more to be desired . d i m glad i only got a taster . this one left me disappointed . great appearance and smell no taste .,taste,0.4,0
chilled oz bottle into a glass . a pours a murky amber color that is standard for the style . has several inches of off white head that quickly recedes into a few light bubbles and a thin collar around the brew . a few scattered clumps of lacing down the glass mostly remnants from the head . s mostly caramel malt some nuts and bread underneath . a light earthy hop note toward the end . t a slight caramel malt on the initial taste then bam . bitter earthy hops that dominate the flavor . they pull through to the end which starts to develop a bready flavor and slighty nut toffee caramel blend that produces a sweet finish . still the aftertaste brings back that earthy hop flavor and a slight metallicity . surprisingly hoppy for an amber . m light bodied . moderate carbonation . more of a bitter aftertaste than i expect from a red . d unimpressed .,taste,0.7,1
very nice pour with a soft light brown head and a deep robust almost completely opaque color . chocolatey notes on the nose . nice toasty malt with a smokey like character also present on the nose . medium body with an outstanding charring cocoa like smokiness . very good beer . low alcohol content make this easily a great session brew . roasty warm alcohol feeling to it . a great winter beer actually and may be shipyard s best . this is one beer that proves abv does not make or break a beer .,taste,0.9,1
on opening carmel and malt smell . on the pour dark copper red beer with a light tan head lots of lacing . on tasting.good.starts malty quickly goes to a very nice candy and fruit flavour the middle end notes are very subtle but it is cloves splice and toasted rye bread must be their yeast.the finish is a very mild hop bitterness that is much lighter then in our canadian micro s but perfectly done . very good body and nice to drink a fine lesson in beer making from our british neighbors .,taste,0.9,1
look poured oz can into pint glass . medium foam which stays with the beer for the full drink . normal stained yellow beer color . smell lot of water in the smell almost to much really masks the other smells . the only thing i can smell is some malted barley . taste really sweet with some barley and yeast in the taste . then the watery taste is also in the drink . mouthfeel lot of water in the mouthfeel also a sugary residue is left in your mouth . drink easy going down but it fills you up fast . also this is one of the sweetest beers i have ever had that was n t flavored .,taste,0.8,1
poured into a malheur goblet . pours a deep amber hue with a thin white head that drops quickly to a wisp of foam . aromas of sweet malt tobacco licorise . and bubblegum . no hops to speak of in the aroma . first sip is of sweet malt hints of tobacco and licorise . no hop flavor . a little bite from alcohol and carbonation . finish is short with a flavor of hot alcohol malt . mouthfeel is thin for such a big beer almost watery . too thin for a quad . drinkable beer . not very memorable . nothing to really stand out other than thin mouthfeel . not what i expected from a quad .,taste,0.7,1
stubby little bottle . light in color and smell . the taste of this beer is exceptional given the style . a very sweet malt with a good balance to it . yeast provides subtle fruity notes . the hops are there but very mellow . the malt grain has a very pronounced roasted character that i really enjoyed . the most flavorful adjunct lager i have come accross . medium bodied and smooth . heavy for the style but still enjoyable . this is a very drinkable adjunct lager and if the price is right it is a pretty good session beer . reccommended .,taste,0.9,1
the colour is deep brown almost black . the head is finger thick pale brown and compact . some fine lacing . the smell is very roasted with some dry spicy notes of herbs meat some junipers and alcohol . a little unbalanced i miss those creamy stout notes . the taste is a bit odd . the taste is very dry more like a schwartzbier than a stout heavily roasted malt with some salt liquorice fresh and a little spicy hops and a gin like taste of junipers . the aftertaste is quite thin and short with some salty roasted malt and spiced gin . the carbonation is very mild with some microscopic bubbles the liquid is a bit thin . the mild mouth feel makes the subtle notes more clear . an ok stout but i had expected some more from this interesting brewery .,taste,0.8,1
i poured a ounce bottle into a pint glass . a it poured a rich orange body with a medium sized white head that receded quickly into a ring around the edge of the liquid . it had decent lacing that clung to the side of the glass . this one poured a deep bright orange in color with a bright white head . s it had a creamy yeasty white bread aroma that was complemented by lightly roasted sweet malts and hints of citrusy hops and white spices . t it had a pleasant sweet malty base with a sweet lemony flavor and some hints of white spices and grapes . m it was light bodied with a creamy sweet presence on the tongue . it was moderately carbonated and finished dry with little aftertaste . d this is a solid session beer . no great shakes but a decent well balanced beer that tastes good and finished clean .,taste,0.7,1
this is a unique beer but take care how you pour it tasting this requires patience . the first sip and last sip are different experiences entirely . a half inch frothy head quickly disappeared in glass . deep amber color and solid . carbonation . s clove . immediately i gather herbs and fruitiness followed by a sort of hoppy freshness lingering a the cool background of brown bread . t complicated and evolving . the overcarbonation early makes it crisp and dry but masks an orangy sweetness that becomes stronger as the drink goes on . however i gave this to my fiancee and she practically gagged . the finish is drier than expected and the crispiness can be shocking . as the carbonation seeps out of the beer it becomes smoother sweeter and exteremly drinkable . by the time your glass is half empty carbonation has reached a sweet spot and you ll find the flavor carnival much more palatable . at this point you ll nod to the sam adams brewmaster and say i see what you re trying to do here .,taste,0.9,1
beer pours a nice hazy golden color and has an excellent frothy off white head . it has a nice balanced aromatic hop presence and you can taste the subtle oak which i only recognize from red wines . the taste is excellent . it s very crisp with a nice smacking hop bitterness that is balanced well with the malt bill of this beer . the oak really smooths it out and makes it incredibly drinkable and almost soft on the mouthfeel . well done .,taste,0.9,1
nice foamy head over a clear golden brew . smells a little earthy minerally with some sweet flowery perfume rose . . caramel maltiness laced with sharp hops . the hops are tamed well by the sweet malt but still linger on the tongue far longer than the sweetness . i also get a little roasted character on the finish . actually more malt body than the hops want to allow you on the first impression but you dont feel the heaviness going down . you feel it after the first pint or halfway through the second when your stomach s full . overall this is one of the best ipas available in my area to be sure just to be fair avery bridgeport and lagunitas are the others i consider to be the best well rounded ipas in this market not counting live oak liberation which beats them all but is only available on tap here locally but dogfish is not one of my daily drinkers .,taste,0.9,1
app pours with a hazy earthy golden body and forms a two inch white head with big bubbly suds that die down to the surface . sm sweet and sour ripe peaches ponzu sauce . ta milder than the nose smooth wheaty start then bitter bites but not harshly . good length again sweet and sourness linger . da medium high . it s probably just highly drinkable but witbier is not one of my everyday beers .,taste,0.9,1
pop off the cap and right away i hear gas loudly escaping and see whisps of white vapor drift from the opening . i pour it into my pint glass and this seems to be overcarbonated . i get about eight fingers worth of head to about two fingers worth of beer with a very gentle pour . somethings probably not right here but i review it as i see it . head is white and beyond generous beer itself is very light in color for a brown almost the same golden orange as the ipa if i remember correctly perhaps just a shade darker . smells mellow like a brown should with an almost nutty sort of malt smell . smell is very mild have to get my nose right in there to get much of anything . taste is bland . very waterlike actually . not a lot of flavor going on at all on which i can comment what i am getting i guess is just some dark malt . light carbonation feels like water in the mouth except for those bubbles . drinkability is probably exceptional as i could drink water all day . could be nicely sessionable probably would have scored higher if not for appearance . i would choose this over an american adjunct lager any day maybe something i d want to drink several of for effect but certainly nothing i m going to drink just to enjoy and savor the flavor of . i maybe could see making a long night of this with friends .,taste,0.4,0
purchased on sale a bottle from red star in baltimore the other day . packaging was different from the one pictured they now have a strawberry blonde colored female caricature . poured a golden yellow . sweet smell . the only thing about the taste is a sugary almost fake strawberry like someone had dropped a strawberry starburst into a nice beer . purchased it for the ladies and they hated it . i had to finish it for them . only an average light to medium mouthfeel . i guess it would n t be bad to have one with a nice cheesecake at dessert but i would n t have more than that .,taste,0.4,0
it slowly starts erupting and forms a huge finger head as i pour forcing me to stop pouring . the bubbly frothy head fades semi slowly with lacing over crystal clear golden orange color . nose has some nice belgian malts a light belgian yeast saison like . touch of wheat some lemon peel citrus slight grassy like hop aroma touch of belgian yeast fruit aromas . taste is similar light malts belgian saison malts light citrus little orange and some lemon zest even hint of banana with the slightest touch of a tart funk . slightly sweet but finishes fairly dry with lingering lemon zest and saison malts . mouth is fairly light with lots of carbonation . drinkability is pretty good with a pretty light overall beer no real alcohol hit and nice dry finish .,taste,0.7,1
huge thanks to phil for his generosity . oz . bottle that says bourbon county brand stout on the front label . it also has the year printed on the neck label . bottled on . pours very thick and jet black in color with very little head into a snifter . aroma is very rich . smells like chocolate covered cherries with some bourbon adding a warm alcohol presence to the nose . there are a ton of flavors to sort out . dark chocolate bitterness up front with some vanilla and caramel sweetness in the middle . the finish has a slight alcohol warmth but nowhere near as much of a bourbon presence as the aroma . there is also a pleasant touch of buttery diacetyl . the aftertaste seems like i ve just had a bite of chocolate molten cake . wow . smooth as silk . great as an after dinner treat . drikability is the only downfall as it s very rich not to mention the abv . i definitely would n t have more than one . that said this is one awesome beer .,taste,1.0,1
this is my first beer from this brewery . pours out heavily carbonated white frothy head of about two fingers thick and retains decently . body is copper in color and cleanly filtered . smells very metallic like the inside of a rusty tin can . there are some nuances of wet cardboard mixed in with freshly cut lawn grass . the taste is buttery a little toffee and maybe a bit leathery too . this seems a bit more on the english pale ale side than an apa . feels medium to light in body a bit wetting to the palate and that s about it . i figured by its position in the grocery store this beer is in the same league as maybe beck s and st pauly s . not a drain pour but not something i d purchase again .,taste,0.6,1
while visiting vancouver i decided to sample some of the local beers . this beer had a nice look and smell of blackberry and porter but i was very disappointed by the burnt taste . some of the other reviews mentioned this but i felt that the burnt flavor overpowered the rest of the beer and as such the beer lost all balance . perhaps it was simply this batch . still i m a fairly regular porter drinker and i was disappointed .,taste,0.4,0
decided to re review this as a few posters noted sourness that i could n t recall and my earlier review did not reflect . yep . it s there and it is pretty obvious . maybe i missed it the first time around for some reason what was i eating . or maybe it s something that cropped up in a recent batch . i still get some chocolate some malt sweetness maybe even smokiness but definitely sourness . i have to agree with an earlier poster the sour bite this brings to the beer is not consistent with the style of bock in truth even during my earlier review the beer seems more porter like than bock like . furthermore now that i am noticing this taste i m not sure i like it . new scores in taste and drinkability reflect this new take on the beer . i ll wait several months before reviewing again .,taste,0.4,0
ml bottle into a snifter . a straw colored with a huge three fingers of pillowy head that recedes quickly to a spotty cap . no lacing to speak of . great looking but fades too quickly . s bright citrus notes right off the bat backed by some musty funkiness . less grassy and more lemony . the funkiness is very forward . t the citrus note is very prominent like someone just squeezed lemon in my glass . there s a bit of leather plus some hay and some just took your shoe off funkiness . no alcohol just plain sunniness in a glass . everything works perfectly here . m tale of two beers for the first few minutes it s outstanding effervescent and light almost champagne like . after minutes or so for some reason the carbonation seems to fade and it gives the impression of very light carbonation . d the citrusy flavors the effervescence and the general lightness of the beer all contribute to a very high drinkability . i could sit and drink this for days . o the only thing standing in the way of this being an every day beer for me is the price . for a ml is a bit high although it is an import . i wish they d make something like this in the us .,taste,1.0,1
ml from bevmo a first thing i noticed was very carbonated . i mean extremely . dissipated very slow very irritating . dirty brown body cream colored head . s brown sugar plums and honey . t first inspection earthy with a nice off setting flavor of caramel honey and apples . m nice reminds me exactly of sparkling apple cider . d it s a really good tasting beer but i really hate waiting for minutes for the head to settle .,taste,0.9,1
presentation it was poured from a brown oz into a pint glass . there is no noticeable freshness date on the label . appearance the body has a dark brown color with a slight reddish hue when held up light . it is dark but the clarity is still good . its head has a light tan color and stands about one finger tall . it slowly fades down to just a wispy thin layer that makes some slick lacing . smell there is sweet roasted maltiness in the nose with notes of dark caramel toffee and just a slight hint of hops . taste palate the flavor has a very sweet and bready malt character with notes of brown sugar caramel and some deep roasted notes . there is a very light and smooth buttery flavor as well . hop flavor and bitterness are very light and offer very little balance to the sweet malt . it has a medium body with a smooth texture and light but active carbonation . notes overall it was a good basic brown ale .,taste,0.7,1
shiner bock . the ubiquitous texas beer . a dark copper with a bit of red around the edges . the thin head quickly disappears and leaves only a few spots . smells of sweet caramel and metal . not much coming through here . tastes sweet and robust with a biting metallic . aftertaste . more sweet and malty than anything else . it s heavy and flat and very one dimensional . very slight european hop note at the end . feels light watery highly carbonated . drinkability about aveage . it s on the light side without an overrabundance of flavor so i can drink these easily . not overly inebriating so i can get loose on a sixer without having to worry about buying new pants in the morning . all in all not the best example of a bock beer . i actually like this beer on tap but i sometimes have difficulty enjoying it from a bottle . one of my favorites for sentimental reasons but since discovering better beers it s hard to really love a shiner bock . could be a decent beer if it were n t for the metallic taste,taste,0.7,1
a the beer pours a nice clear copper red with a very light head that dissipates quickly . very little carbonation . s the wood is present with a definite hint of tart fruits . does n t smell overly sour but does have subtle acidity . t light tart woody and fruity apple slight berry and not overpowering . very easy on the palate and mild in flavor . m a little on the thin side light acid crisp tart finish . d overall i would say drinkable even for those who are n t familiar with the style . however the subtleties of this brew make it so that it does n t really interest me to have another .,taste,0.6,1
first off my buddy was aging this particular case . i have not heard of anyone aging a molson before so i do n t know if this is how a fresh one would taste however . poured into a pint glass . a musky sandy blonde color with very thin white head that dissipated quickly . smelled of roasted malts and metal . mouthfeel was very thin for an ale with very light carbonation . almost an american lager taste with a slight hop finish . at only abv a drinkable beer if you can get past the below average taste . cheers .,taste,0.3,0
i have not had many chocolate stouts and this was an amazing first beer for the style for me . a the beer is almost solid black . if you put it up to the light then you can see the dark brown but it literally looks black . the head is a lighter brown color . s the beer has a strong espresso and chocolate scent . also you can smell the malt as well . i would seriously buy a candle that had this smell to it . t amazing taste . the notes of choc espresso and vanilla go very well together . the strong alcohol content really compliments the espresso flavor . personally i love the higher alcohol content beers so this one really does it for me . can not stress the espresso enough . m the chocolate taste goes down very smooth . however the higher alcohol content gives the beer a little more bite than i would prefer . d while i love the higher it makes the beer harder to drink overall . i would only be able to have or of these and i would not want any more beer . this beer would be amazing as paired with a chocolate dessert and finished with a strong black coffee . serving poured from bottle into chilled pint glass . must serve cold . .,taste,0.9,1
buddy pete picked me up a growler of their red and a pack of this porter . lover their stuff . pours a nice coffee black . clear as best as i can see it at the edges of my pint glass . nice off white to mocha head. about half a finger down to a slight slew and a ring. rich chocolate malt profile . slightly sweet roasted and a touch of coffee . . loving the smell . sweet oats grain . wonderful zingy porter . nice bitter earthy hop. and a backdrop of sweet oats and chocolate malt . a very pleasant and drinkable porter . only slightly chalky thin to medium bodied. slight creaminess to it . . super good porter . i rather like its simplicity and flavor combination . very balanced .,taste,0.7,1
served in an ommegang tumbler a pours a nice mahogany color with ample foamy head that lingers . leaves a nice amount of thick lacing s beautiful deep wheat scent with a nice sweetness to back it up . possibly cherries and also some deep spices t very nice taste . wheat is present but not overpowering . has a nice sweetness that makes it more appealing and helps with the finish d m slight carbonation tingle . very smooth on the pallet with sweetness that livens up the mouth . finishes a bit strong with the deep spices,taste,1.0,1
i hate to bash a beer especially a beer brewed right but i was not impressed by this brew . bells has impressed me many a time with their beers specifically the amber ale and the oberon especially the oberon . i had this on tap at upfront company in marquette last saturday night . aside from the domestics and crafts they had on tap i figured i d try something new . two heart was on tap . came out as a translucent brown with a nice white head that hung briefly before dissepating . had a very strong hop aroma which was something new to me as i had never really had a lot of ipas . as i sat down to my roasted turkey dinner i was anticipating the taste of this beer . sadly this is n t my style i found it to be a very strong beer with a strong almost a sappy pine like taste to it . i guess this is what makes a great ipa as this was so greatly reviewed on this site but personally i ll avoid this one . like i said earlier i truly like bell s and hate to diss anything they make as they really put a lot of love and skill into everything they make but this is simply not one that was to my liking .,taste,0.3,0
oz bottle poured into pint glass . appearance deep brown color . nice red hue when held up to light . thick foamy caramel colored head that slowly dissipates to a pillowy top layer . not much lacing evident . smell strong caramel malt maybe some brown sugar . mild citrus fruit note in the background . no major hop presence other than the citrus . i also detect a very slight roasty aroma . taste initial taste is both citrusy and sweet . the middle is mostly caramel with a touch of vanilla . the finish is where this beer shines . the hops make their appearance as a bitterness that fades in and out slowly but never too much . as the bitterness fades a pleasant roasty and toasted grain flavor comes front and center . this beer has a great balance of sweet and bitter roast . mouthfeel medium body . the hops have a slight astringency which seems a little out of place . carbonation about right . drinkability great complex taste that might hinder some from quaffing a few but i like it . overall a really nice red ale . i enjoy roasty brews and this one teases you with a bit of it in the nose but then finishes strong .,taste,0.9,1
chicken killer berley wine is a revolutionary beer that will someday define america s unique barely wine style or so says the first line on my bomber . big talk lets get to it . appearance pours a deep red muddy brown with a quite generous head that stays put for quite some time . lacing is quite good . smell hops dark fruit and spicy alchohol dominate . a little bready malt . taste very malty with just a hint of hops in the background . plumbs and prunes dance around the palate somewhere in the middle . mouthfeel thick and just slightly viscous a wounderfully smooth barley wine . drinkability alchohol although not apparent in the flavor and complexity minimize the sessionability it is easy drinking none the less . overall does n t quite live up to my expectations . as for the quote above yes it is unique . will it define american barley wines . i doubt it . but still quite enjoyable .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours black with ruby highlights . fingers of khaki colored head dissipates slowly leaving behind creamy lacing and a wispy head . n espresso milk chocolate coffee grounds roasted barley toffee and caramel . t roasted barley cold black coffee milk chocolate and toffee upfront . caramel coffee grounds and hints of vanilla follow . finishes with espresso and dark chocolate . m light medium bodied creamy smooth a little sticky and mildly dry . o a nicely balanced stout . very easy drinking with a good amount of coffee flavors including some rich espresso . there s also some subtle chocolate aromas and a good deal of roastiness . excellent for a lower abv stout . i m very surprised with this sam adam s offering .,taste,0.9,1
big thanks to redhaze for hooking me up in a recent trade . pours a lightly hazed dark ruby red brown nice tight thick tan head forms dense drops some nice lacing on the glass settles to a thin ring . smell is neat brown sugar some light chocolate and roast vanilla beans dark fruits yeast a bit bready quite sweet some aroma going on i ca n t place . taste is a little weird like a mix between root beer and cream soda . tons of vanilla some brown sugar light bit of maltiness and a bit of dark fruit but mostly sugary vanilla . kind of neat actually not sure i would call this a porter but i m quite enjoying it . mouthfeel is medium bodied very smooth medium carbonation . very easy to drink especially for someone who likes cream soda root beer . i would n t mind getting this on a regular basis . scorewise i m not sure because its a crap porter but a very good and drinkable beer . thanks chris .,taste,0.6,1
firm body and a steady finish . this is the sort of beer i associate with the name english ale .,taste,1.0,1
poured a huge off white head which took a while to dissipate to . clear and pretty dark auburn brown color with lots of slow microbubbles . smell is medium ipa . taste again is toward ipa but had an unpleasant bitterness to it in my opinion and it s not that i do n t like the bitter styles i like lot s of very intense dipas and such . maybe this had a different hop i was n t used to . not undrinkable but i likely would n t buy it again .,taste,0.4,0
bomber into a duvel tulip there are markings to be notched to indicate the bottling date but no notches . a completely opaque dark brown body under a lovely two inches of creamy persistent tan foam created by the straight pour . when the head finally does subside it leaves copious lace . very attractive but considerably darker than i was expecting . s pretty nice it seems like someone is trying to emulate arrogant bastard aggressive balance of spicy resinous and grapefruit hops with caramel and treacle . maybe a hint of chocolate . big rich and bittersweet i m a fan . t toffee and caramel malts are up front providing intense sweetness that carries all the way through joined on the back side with the double whammy assault of spicy hop bitterness and harsh alcohol . if it were n t for the serious booze on the finish and aftertaste this would be really really good . as it is it s a little grating . m creamy medium body slightly sticky but nicely carbonated . o as i work my way through the bomber i continue to be enchanted by the aroma but let down by the flavor it s just too sweet and boozy . the level of hoppiness is somehow too low to counteract the sweetness but still capable of being painfully bitter . this one s got a lot of good stuff going on but it s just a little out of whack . i wish i had shared it . cheers .,taste,0.6,1
picked up my allocation at bruery provisions yesterday and cracking this open on christmas night . a pours cola brown with tan white head . plenty of carbonation showing . s lots of barrel on the nose but it integrates nicely with the base beer . caramel brown sugar chocolate spices and dark fruits galore . t sweet brown sugar bourbon vanilla chocolate a nutty quality figs plums and a slight tannic quality and fruit bitterness as this finishes . almost like that tart bite you get from plum skin . m on the thick side as i expect from a bruery barrel aged beer with medium carbonation slightly sticky from all that sugar . d overall this is a nice beer with which to celebrate christmas but one or two glasses is plenty . this should be sold in smaller bottles .,taste,0.9,1
served from a oz bottle courtesy of tavernjef who sent some much needed bell s to me in ct . fairly golden in color this pale only a bit of haze . little bit of white head nothing significant low to moderate carbonation . aroma is fairly yeasty with a bit of spice . taste evolves as this pale warms a bit starting off a bit yeasty but with good hoppy bitterness jumping out from the back of your tongue . loving the bottle conditioned smoothness . finishes with notes of citrus and spice fairly dry . good example of an intelligent pale ale excellent artwork on the bottle as well .,taste,0.9,1
appearance and presentation the only bottle of kuhnhenn beer that i brought back from my trip through michigan . oz bottle with february on the label . pours black with a thin coffee head and sinks to a thin covering . good lacing . smell coffee toffee slightly roasted grains . vanilla and sweetness are both there as well . taste very sour taste i initially assumed that this was due to the age of my bottle but it seems like this is a common descriptor of this beer so i will review . the sourness is similar to sour milk i find it very unpleasant . i wonder if there was some actual milk based ingredient to cause this flavor . behind the sourness there is a bit of coffee and sweetness . no hop flavor or bitterness is present . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel with low carbonation . drinkability and notes an unexpectedly bad beer that i could not finish . hopefully i will get another at some point so that i can see if this sourness is as prevalent in a fresh sample . while this was my only bottle of kuhnhenn i did visit the brewpub and enjoyed it thoroughly .,taste,0.3,0
nothing remarkable about the appearance . no head to speak of . bright bright yellow color . smell is slightly metallic but not offensive . maybe a hint of maltiness . taste again is not offensive but is n t exactly good . it is water with a touch of beery alcohol . there s enough carbonation to remind you that you are n t just drinking water . it would be easy to drink several of these because they are very light and if you were on a beach somewhere that might be appropriate .,taste,0.4,0
first crack at a witbier . i ve enjoyed brugge s other beers so i thought i d pick this one up as well . a huge white fluffy head to this beer . it comes down pretty quick with no remnants of lacing . color is a pale yellow with haze to it . s right off the bat lemon aroma up front . spices follow through with some nutmeg in the background . smells zesty . t the taste lacks from the nose . lemon spice taste but rather subdued . has a bitterness to it though at the end of the drink . m light medium body . lots of carbonation . d not sure what to think of my first witbier . it was an easy drink . however i was hoping for more taste from it . not sure if i d pick up another bottle although would try it on draft maybe to get a second opinion .,taste,0.6,1
appearance pours a cloudy brown with strong orange tints . reminds me of unfiltered apricot juice . the head is fingers but quickly fades to just a cap . no lacing whatsoever . aroma apricot . nothing else . taste apricot again . maybe enough wheat and hops in there to let you know it s beer but you really have to look for them . the apricot really does overpower everything else . mouthfeel mouthfeel is actually pretty good . a light refreshing body with a slickness about it . carbonation level is perfect . drinkabilty i do n t like apricots so i did n t care for it . if you like wheats and apricots give it a whirl .,taste,0.4,0
this is an un oaked base version of their upcoming anniversary beer that was originally brewed back in march it is a belgian style old ale that is expected to be nearly twenty percent once it is done aging in oak a couple months from now color is a mix between red and orange with dark tones small inch bubbly off white head that does not last long no retention or lacing aroma consists of dark malts with sweet fruit belgian yeast roasted accents lots of booze caramel apples brown sugar and mild floral hoppiness taste was very strong and sugary had a hot alcoholic finish that lingered around bit of dryness saves a lot of its qualities otherwise would have been too much power liked the fruity malt presence the booze could have been toned down a bit but not bad for nearly fifteen percent mouthfeel is sweet dry roasty and hot medium bodied on the lower side for carbonation could drink a fair amount of this considering its strength alcohol is hidden pretty well though have had lots of beers weaker than this in abv that taste more boozy definitely a sipper regardless would like to drink again looking forward to the future different beer this will become recommended,taste,0.7,1
corona . it s just a nasty brew that should n t be allowed to touch your lips . a just a piss yellow with orange hint . s smells of piss and skunk t tastes skunked tastes like a drunk version of bud light m light and no carbonation d you could drink these all day with a lime .,taste,0.2,0
. oz bottle poured into a snifter . pitch black color with a half inch of mocha head . the foam leaves some residue as it reduces to a nebulous cap . sweet chocolate aroma with some vanilla extract and caramel . flavor is very roasty with only a touch of chocolate sweetness . bitter cold coffee and charred oats some peanut skins . high carbonation medium body . oily and a bit sticky on the palate . easy to drink .,taste,0.7,1
poured from the glass into a goblet a the appearance is of a nice raisin colored with good carbonation and a nice fluffy tan head . this looks like a nice belgian style like many greats i have had . s the smell is very complex with dark fruits belgian yeast and a definite alcohol in the mix . t the taste however is not appealing to me . way too much alcohol here that takes away from the others flavors but i will try to depict them anyway . some dark brown sugar and belgian candi sugar perhaps in there . the belgian yeast also comes forth too . overall this one is kind of ruined by all the booziness so i will stick to some other quads for now .,taste,0.6,1
a head is a touch fizzy but ok. light tan colored and made up of medium sized bubbles . i do n t expect it to last long or give me much lace but it should bless the beer with a ring . the body is an unfiltered pumpkin ruby color . very attractive . s damn it it smells like its going to be sour . unnatural sour mixed with milk and spruce . t sour . the same awful taste as the cream stout and chocolate porter . why are these beers sour . am i getting bad bottles . uggghhh . its so sour i ca n t taste any spruce until the after taste . bitterness rears its head half way thru the process then dies out dominated by the unattractive cloying sour taste . m thin but smooth . d i d really like to know if i m the only one getting bad bottles . i ordered them from liquid solutions . i m now with the brewery this beer will be poured out . i ve got the wooly bully left but i do n t have high hopes .,taste,0.3,0
wow what a tasty beer . appearance is dark amber with a thin head that does n t stick . still new to beer so ca n t pick out smelling notes . taste is sweet malty goodness with a little bit of hop bite and a boozy aftertaste . this is a big beer for sure . hinders the drinkability but still a great tasting beer .,taste,0.9,1
appearance very clear red copper with a really nice white foamy head with excellent retention . smell i had to inhale really deeply to gt much of anything on the nose of this one . some musty earthy english hops maybe a touch of carmelized malt . pretty weak aroma . taste echoes the smell not much going on . earthy hops and a bit of caramel . has an oddly pronounced bitter finish for such an otherwise mild beer .,taste,0.6,1
billowy two fingers worth of cream colored head sit perched atop a typically bell s cloudy mahogany body . lots of grain husk with understated malt sweetness and a little bit of soap . . . rich nutty malt flavor with excellently controlled supporting hop bitterness . finish is long and creamy with an emphasis on nuttiness pecans . mouthfeel displays appropriate thickness yet the finish is slightly waxy soapy again . a weird brown which displays a well above average flavor delivered with amateurish flair .,taste,0.8,1
sam adams double bock edition is a mahogany colored pour with a deep inviting malty nose . not as many chocolate notes as in previous years but very smooth with a bit of an alcoholic kick in the finish . always a big time malt presentation this one does not have the citrus notes of one produced ten years ago when it took on english strong ale characteristics . nevertheless this year s version is beautifully smooth with an ester note of bannana bread along with caramel and chocolate . outstanding beer and reasonably priced .,taste,1.0,1
overall this beer is very much like regular guinness . the major differences is that it is noticeably hoppier than regular guinness . the beer itself is black with a tan head . the head is typical guinness rocky and leaves lovely lacing . the taste is not strongly roasty . you do n t pick up much of the additional hops in the taste it s nearly all in the aroma . i d bet they re using fuggle hops as i did n t get such a golding apple flavor .,taste,0.6,1
the drinkability is the highest rating here cause the alcohol is low . i mean hey it s cool to be able to drink of these and not be drunk over the course of hours . maybe came out a little expensive on the bar tap for that but hey ah well . now . let s talk about the bad stuff . when did it get the smoked flavor . i mean smoked like a few drops of liquid smoke per pint . nasty . really nasty . i do n t remember that being there before . and yet . every new pint i got there it was . weak and thin in the mouth . and yet . i ll drink it again you know i will . when i have to go out and have a drink with a buddy to talk serious talk and it s going to take a while well we should be drinking beer . so this is ok enough for that . not great . not even good . but drinkable in its context .,taste,0.3,0
a . one of the best pours ever for a beer . the copper colored beer has great retention lacing and carbonation . seeing this beer makes me want to drink it . s. the smell is a citrus minty and pine aroma . t. the taste is a combination of orange lemon and grapefruit with some pine caramel green tea along with a bitter aftertaste . so far this has been the best american ipa i have tasted even though i do admit that i have never tried an ipa until recently . m. the mouthfeel is a creamy smooth medium bodied beer that is pleasant on the mouth . d. this is a nice smooth drinkable beer and even though i am not a fan of ipa s i will have to say i would recommend this for anyone that likes this style of beer .,taste,0.6,1
paid . for a six pack . a rather disappointing showing from the usually solid folks at anchor . pretty in the glass a very light wheat beer . almost tastes infected metallic . tastes like it came out of a can or was sitting warm somewhere for a year . still i paid for it so i ll drink the other . hopefully it ll get better .,taste,0.3,0
th review . batch into a snifter . color is a deep copper almost garnet . formed a thin cap of coarse foamy head that disappeared almost immediately . no lace . lots of fruit in the nose prunes raisin fig . a bit of carmel malt and some alcohol astringency . taste is sherry carmel lots of dark fruits and a strong alcohol tinge . there is a dry sort of bitterness on the middle of the tongue that seems to come from the alcohol more than anything else . gets a little more bready as it warms but also more boozy . full bodied with lighter carbonation . surprisingly little alcohol burn . definitely a once in a while sip slowly kind of beer . i started feeling the of the way through the glass . not bad but not one i d buy again .,taste,0.8,1
pours a clear orange amber with a small ivory head . the nose is a pleasant candied caramel malt smell with a bit of apple behind it . fresh from the fridge this is really too closed up and has a bit too much carbonated bite . until it warms up some very little of the flavor comes through . even warmed i did n t get a lot off this until the aftertaste which is a pleasant mild caramel with just a bit of a husky bitterness to it . drinkability and mouthfeel are both above average but nothing to write home about . overall not bad . wyll,taste,0.6,1
circus boy is magic hat s hefeweizen . it has a deep golden color with a hint of amber . the head is fizzy and subsides quickly . the aroma is very plain . mostly just boiled hops . no straw hay or bread . it s definitely a sweet brew . it starts sweet and the honey ish flavor stays on the edges of the tongue . from the mid to the back there is a bit of coriander and spice . but the flavor stops about there . just like the aroma this hefe is missing the core components . no earthiness . no breadiness . no citrus . and too sweet for what it s trying to be . the positive is that it is very easy to drink . but that s about all i can say about it . magic hat has much much better stuff . this is disappointing .,taste,0.4,0
my first nitro can . when poured the beer seems to have foam all the way through it and its interesting to watch as the beer begins to clear over the next minute or so leaving a ginger ale colour with a finger of white head . smell some caramel . just a faint aroma . does not smell bad at all just not like much of anything . taste again tasty but just nothing distinct or memorable . mouthfeel i liked this . thick creamy . the only thing i would have liked more is if there was some carbonation here . drinkability most drinkable beer i ve ever had . this beer looks great and has a good mouthfeel if you like the thick and creamy style . if you are n t in the mood for something particularly strong in taste i would suggest this beer .,taste,0.6,1
this pours a little bit lighter color than most ipas i ve had . more of a deep golden with a touch of orange . big fluffy white head that takes forever to settle and some little chunks of crap floating around . as the head settles it leaves a big chunky ring of lacing . the smell is primarily piny . quite sharp and dry . the flavor is really bold . the pine taste hits the back of your tongue with a huge bang of bitterness . typical abv for an american ipa this is very drinkable and very dry . well done smuttynose .,taste,1.0,1
the more elusive of the rochefort brews . pours a deep dark purple color along the side of my snifter . after sitting the glass straight up an angled line of foam stays behind . with a tad left i swirl the bottle and pour the remains into the center of the glass . this leaves an egg shape foam mound high that settles after the intense bubbles finish coming up from the bottom . smells of the darkest of dark fruit plum raisin grapes blackberry . there is also a sugary alcoholic smell of brown sugar and some molasses . definately molasses and with some burnt very smokey caramel . lots of plum and raisin . a very sweet brew indeed . nice light carbonation with a smoothness i ve never felt in a quad . mmm . this is a great beer and i feel like it has been a pleasure letting the alcohol sneak up on me .,taste,1.0,1
appearance golden pale yellow with a small head and a small amount of lace . smell a small amount of hop auroma but for the most part it is bland and maybe a bit of skunk . taste smooth malt characters red stripe has a crisp finish that isant all that bad . mouthfeel light and crisp beer that the right amount of carbonation . drinkability a six pack of red stripe will go down really quick . i drank durring my fantasy football draft and saved one for this . good but when your drinking it you know its bucks a six pack and for me if im drinking this style of brew i would much rather have a budweiser .,taste,0.6,1
clear light copper with a nice single finger white head . all i really get in the nose is a bunch of phenols with background esters . taste is banana esters clove and green peppercorn phenols and a bitter citric bite . tastey yeah but not really what i was expecting . maybe tone down the yeast to let the hops shine a bit more . definitely light bodied for the abv and very clean feeling do to the phenolics bitterness and carbonation . i ve never won a homebrew competition so who am i to judge . i feel like i could be harsher if this beer was designed by someone who did it for a living .,taste,0.6,1
appearance golden with a slight amber hue . frothy white head on top with very good retention . smell light malt aroma with a soapy scent and a hint of anise . taste malty with an astringency and a watery end . this beer has very little to savor and enjoy . the flavor hits quick and light and then it s gone . mouthfeel light bodied and very smooth . it goes down like water . drinkability this beer leaves a lot to be desired . it is mildly refreshing on a hot day like today but water would be just as refreshing .,taste,0.4,0
to be honest its been a long time since i had a samuel . so here we go . a pours great . eggwhite type head two fingers and great lace . s love the smell . . very light but am i getting a little bananna here . t ca n t miss the nobles here but by no means is it overpowering . m very smooth . it s got some body to it with a lingering malt . d you could enjoy a couple of these without it getting too hairy . i am impressed a very good pils . gon na start looking at sams a bit more .,taste,0.6,1
crisp bubbly some slight lacing and mediocre head retention . still overall probably the best looking beer out of the sampler . smells like woodchips and fall rain . tastes a little dissapointing . some tartness some hoppiness but no real kick a little bit watery but with sharp carbonation and a little bite . quite drinkable,taste,0.6,1
i thought this beer was excellent . it poured a bright red color with mountains and mountains of head . aroma is pure wild ale with lots of barnyard funkiness accompanied by some pleasant sweet and sour notes . this beer has an astringent mouthfeel appropriate for the degree of sourness present . this beer was also pretty drinkable for having sourness and funkiness to it . it was really good . i bought this bottle at jungle jim s in fairfield oh . i d highly recommend it .,taste,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 .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle . pours a clear pale golden color with white head . moderate carbonation . aroma is cardboard grass hay and some faint hops . taste is a sweet malt backbone with some hop bitterness following . medium bodied with oily texture . finish is bitter . an ok beer that is probably past its prime a bit . will need to re rate at the brewery location for a fresher example .,taste,0.7,1
had this at the brewery it is a dark mahogany brown color and a very thick head . it has a typical malty and caramel smell . the highlight of this beer is the taste . it starts malty sweet and finishes with a definitive nuttiness . the nuttiness comes in after the carbonation and finishes dry .,taste,0.9,1
appearance a very different looking numbered cage corked bottle . pours a brownish red . decent head some light white lacing . nose mild . a bit of wildness with vinous characteristics . mouthfeel nicely carbonated . easy on the tongue sour on the tongue . feels big but balanced . taste wow . i wasnt expecting this from sam adams . i get some zinfandel sour cherry currants and woodiness immediately . big taste followed by a little more sourness and a dry finish from the oak barrels . there is a gorgeous balance between the three main things going one here sour fruit and oak . amazing how well the alcohol is hidden . sam adams has uncorked a surprising and delicious beer . i hope the rest of the barrel collection is this good . i will definitely be back to the brewery before this one sells out . reminds me of consecration a bit and honestly if i had to pick between the two i d take this never thought i d say that .,taste,1.0,1
a jet black with slight carbonation . slight tan head . s smells exactly like a creme brulee . you can definitely smell the caramel and vanilla . t very sweet much like drinking a creme brulee but more like thick syrup . a nice burnt sweet forefront that cascades to a creamy backend . the lactose sugar and vanilla masks the alcohol magnificently . i ve had numerous beers that attempt to mimic desserts but this one truly nails it . this beer truly smells and tastes like a creme brulee . outstanding job by southern tier . m slight carbonation on the front of the tongue but overall a creamy mouthfeel . d i could drink this very easily and it goes down very easily for a abv imperial stout . overall very strange brew but very impressive offering . i m impressed by southern tier s creativity and how well crafted this beer is .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a deep dark shade of cocao and topped off with a cream colored head paradox is opaque and viscous . s bouquet is a bit more quiet than i had expected . a touch of chocolate and caramel are detectible but you have to look for it . t semi sweet with dark chocolate molasses and vanilla on the front and semi sweet chocolate continuing on the finish . there are n t a ton of flavors going on here but there is good harmony amongst what is there . m full body light carbonation and only slightly sticky . o this is definitely a great ris but does n t stand up to many of the other paradox offerings . the main downfall is that the scotch does n t come through at all . i have n t had that particular dram but i do n t detect anything resembling a single malt in this brew . nonetheless it is a tasty beer .,taste,0.9,1
dark amber light brown clear liquid with an off white head . aroma is hoppy with some earthy notes . something is strange in the background but i ca n t place what it is . flavor is . well disappointing . i expect spices and something special for a christmas ale but this was fairly pedestrian . seemed like more of a garden variety pale ale that is a little darker than average . some lingering coppery notes . not a bad beer i suppose but not quite what i expected .,taste,0.6,1
cerise is a deep red color very beautiful . mild white foam and minimal lacing . it definitely smells like cerries but the main profile is all sweet . i was initially worried it d be overly sweet like a lindemans framboise or something . the taste is sweet but more tart than the smell let on . the flavor reminded me a lot of dogfish head fort without all the booze . mouthfeel is tart cherries prickling the tongue a little sour pucker in the glands and the beer finishes very dry . drinkability suffers due to the sweetness and pucker factor . while i really enjoyed this glass i would n t ask for two in a row .,taste,0.8,1
decided to give some la brews another try . have n t been too impressed so far . a dark black with ruby highlights on the edges . small off white head that quickly fades to a murky swamp atop the brew . decent . s i can smell it from the table . smells awesome . sweet oaky bourbon with a creamy buttery scent . booze in the middle and dark fruit on the back . very good . t man too bad . smelled so much better than it ended up being . boozy water upfront blended with soft hints of bourbon and roasty coffee . kind of a grassy viny flavor mixed in . so disappointing here . m carbonation balance is very good . smooth . good . d goes down good once you get past the watery booze . good . all in all this is an ok brew . smelled so good but the taste was not on point with smell at all . not worth hunting down . many better brews in the style . smell was very reminiscent of bourbon county stout but taste was not . eh .,taste,0.6,1
murky orange beer with a slight purple tinge . no head . zero . not even a small ring around the perimeter of the glass . this beer smells like a raspberry tart . it tastes like a raspberry beer and a fairly good one at that . tons of carbonation with a very thin mouthfeel . i could have maybe two of these max in one session .,taste,0.9,1
had this out of a bottle poured into a pint glass . a golden color clear and a small white head s smells of stronger grain than typical bmc . thats about it though . t well to be honest this taste is better than some other beers i have had . better than most of bmc better than most euro pale s at least in my opinion . the corn is obvious but this feels like a beer . m a bit heavier than normal bmc not bad . d well i am surprised with this beer . it isnt as bad as expected and i may pick this up more often for price purposes .,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle vintage . abv on bottle is . poured into a tulip glass . opaque reddish brown color . large head for a barleywine . initial head is about a finger and a half and maintains a solid cap for the duration . smell is a mild malt with hops blended evenly . taste is spicy coriander and hops . slight dried fruit flavor . mouthfeel is dry and medium bodied . pretty solid barleywine .,taste,0.9,1
many thnaks to my sister for bringing this beer and glencoe wild oat stout with her from scotland . i thought it was an all round good beer without being great but it was well worth the experiece as these good british styles are quite rare here . that said this beer is definitely not an english mild pale ale much more of a standard pale ale . in fact it is pretty much a version of the summer style pale ale usually with a bit of wheat malt and a bit lighter in every aspect that is all the craze in britain and here in australia . in general i do n t particularly like the style as i much prefer big malt british ales but this one is definitely one of the better . now then onto the beer pale amber in colour with a head that really struggled to form helped by the low carbonation which is something i enjoy . beautiful aroma initially sweet fruits with a slight floral hop presence . perhaps a little earthy yeastiness as well . the initial flavour was a bit of a shock . i did n t expect it to be so bitter . once i got used to it though it was quite good it s low carbonation even gave it a bit of a cask conditioned taste mouthfeel . overall quite a good beer .,taste,0.7,1
agree with what s been said this beer is quite unremarkable but not bad i d be happy if this was offered as an alternative to bmc at recent parties seems a bit expensive for what you get one of those let me buy a and hope it s good purchases that i do n t actually regret but i wo n t be buying this again any time soon .,taste,0.6,1
drinkable yet terrible . if you want to get drunk fast this is your stuff . a looks like a beer but you should taste it before assuming . s holy crap . this stuff is like an ogres perfume . t ogres piss with some aluminum all i can say . m if you can keep it in your mouth it s not so bad . it takes about cans before that . d pretty drinkable after or . very drinkable if you only have bucks to spend on a er . drunkability get m drunk .,taste,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into tumbler . a pours an opaque pitch black with dark mahogany highlights . finger rocky tan head settles to a thin cap leaving a nice amount of lacing on the glass . s faint scent of corn poor quality chocolate and cream . not much going on here . t roasted malts and bitter wood qualities are up front . a bit of chocolate and a slight hint of dark fruit in the middle . finishes dry and bitter . m despite the medium high carbonation fails to cream up the way guinness flagship beer does and drinks very thin . o an interesting animal in that it is n t a terrible beer but is really just kinda there . not something i d ever seek out but a decent option at the gas station and much better than the abominable nitro can bottle flagship . decent in a pinch .,taste,0.7,1
pale yellow pour with a decent head of bone white that manages to leave a few trails of lace as it quickly sizzles away . aroma is very mild malt and cereal notes with a hint of lemony citrus and chalky dryness . not much nose to speak of . flavor is very mild and lightly malty with a bittering hop finish of dirty earth and bitter green herbs . light body and mouthfeel and below average drinkability . i did n t even finish my small sample .,taste,0.6,1
served in an imperial pint glass at just over fridge temperature . purchased at brewer s world in bergenfield nj . appearance on a rough pour the color is a clear pale amber . not much of head . about a quarter inch at best . it dissipates to a foamy mat quickly and soon it is gone . no real lacing at all . only a rim is left . smell cascade hops with a piney aroma off the bat and some sweet citrus notes . taste a real good bracing solid malt backbone . interestingly the hops do n t perform as well on the tongue as they do on the nose . a pretty average solid balance of ingredients . finish is surprisingly quick . usually the cascade variety of hops linger more after the swallow . mouthfeel medium to thin consistency in the mouth but a nice creaminess is there nonetheless . quick . hops again are used in a more reserved way here . not so much for bittering or aroma . drinkability it s excellent . so light with its reserved flavors keeping it interesting . quaffable moreso than some more of its bolder cousins in the amber category .,taste,0.6,1
a little concerned when the cork did n t pop when opening the bottle . but everything was ok when poured . poured a hazy amber orange with a fluffy white head . nice hop aroma . with fuggles and ekg the hop aromas are grassy and earthy . bare hint of citrus and honey toasted bread and surprisingly a little bit of cinnamon . flavors are similar but the hops turn into a black tea flavor . lots of honey toasted bread and some orange juice . carbonation was good but as in many english beers the level is lower than might be expected . none of the hop stickiness typical of american ipas . nice change of pace . flavors are good enough to drink a lot of this but at . a ml bottle should be shared or plan on a dd or just staying home . i ve been passing by the beer for a while and glad i finally picked up a bottle . i will revisit this again .,taste,0.9,1
pours opaque dark mahogany in color that holds plenty of tan yeasty bits . off white creamy head quickly changes to a slight ring then disappears altogether . aroma is dominated by stale coffee however there is an underlying brown sugar sweetness . taste is much more balanced than the nose . strong caramel malt has a sticky brown sugar sweetness that brings balance to the coffee bitterness . surprisingly full of light fruitiness . finish is woody and quite dry . mouthfeel is medium in body . slightly chewy . this is an interesting and unusual beer . i thought the nose was unbalanced with coffee but the flavor is balanced and is both interesting and subtle . i have no idea what the abv may be but i suspect that there is a high abv that is well hidden . go out and get this tasty treat .,taste,0.9,1
pours a beautiful clear copper with sticky tan head that grips the walls of the glass . smells hoppy but less so than an average ipa attractive aromas of lemon citrus and clover honey . drinking this beer gives me a rush because it taste is immensely powerful . the flavor is perhaps best described as a barleywine ipa hybrid . very grapefruity and sprucey hops hit the palate upfront but layers of sweet malts come to rescue a second later and give it very well rounded finish . am having a ball with this beer and plateful of extra sharp cheddar .,taste,1.0,1
pours clear gold yellow with thin white head that does n t stick around . little lacing . smells like water and hops and not good hops either with a little honey . wow this beer is watery . with a dash of honey . the mouthfeel is watery and slightly biting finishes kind of dry . its not hard to drink its just hard to want to drink . .sigh . this was my first russian beer and i hope there are some otherr beers out there from russia that are n t so . blah .,taste,0.4,0
from oz . have had many tastes but this is the first time being able to sit down with a full glass . foil over cap a bit of rust around the cap hope that is n t a bad sign . an bottle . a golden orange billowing white head that is foamy and very slow to subside . liquid is slightly hazy but i can make out bubbles rising from the other side of the glass . s very fruity at first pears bananas hint of apples and oranges . dust and slight oxidation afterwards followed by typical saison yeast . a bit of malty sweetness to the smell towards the end almost honey like . t malt forward a little bit of hop bitterness than back to almost a cloying malt liquor like sweetness . hints of citrus orange and lemon are present . has not held up well with aging . bread like possibly munich and vienna flavors linger . m medium bodied smooth carbonated but not astringent despite the billowing head and constant foaming . o tasty beer that did n t hold up to one year of cellaring . somewhat of a disappointment on that front as the fresher version s hops balance the malt much more . i m a fan and will still seek out but only when fresh . nice aromas do n t match the taste anymore .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a german pilsner . bottle says it was bottled on . a the color of a new penny copper . a small cm head off white in color crowned the beer . it dissipated every so slowly . s hops floral and citrusy there s some grapefruit and pineapple going on maybe some other fruit too . t hops hops more grapefruit and pineapple . i did not notice any malt flavor at all however the beer did maintain some sort of sweetness throughout . i do not know where it came from . there s was also a slight bitterness at the end that did not seem to come from the hops . edit after a second bottle i decided to drop the taste rating from . because of this beers lack of a malt character . m seemed about average for any hoppy ale . d pretty good . the beer was n t filling it was a lot cheaper than hopslam and it was n t quite as hoppy which is a good thing to me .,taste,0.7,1
ml green caged and corked bottle sealed with a plastic cork . bottle purchased from star grocery in berkeley ca a funny little grocery store with a very small but exceptionally well selected range of craft beer particularly from scandinavia . pours rather lighter than expected a bronze brown hue that is translucent at the edge but which traps light at its black heart . head is a sheen of yellow beige like the froth of light sweet crude oil . exceptionally fine carbonation when it forms although the static nature of this beer makes it hard to imagine carbonation forming spontaneously . looks good . intense and crazy nose even from several metres away . big boozy notes which are tempered by a lovely sweet oaky character giving off coconut vanilla and a slight tannic acidity . dark cocoa comes forward very robustly too giving chocolate rich overtones to everything else which is already dark sweet and mellow . just gorgeous so heady and robust but so complex and intertwined . fantastic . taste is . disappointing . certainly particular disappointing over the promise on the nose . here the depth and the sweetness just fall out as though the beer has a trap door . big roasted notes form the basis here and even then they re not full or addressing the entire palate . rather we get a boozy entree riddled with an ashy back palate that feels thin and ends bone dry . no depth no breadth and certainly no complexity . how very very disappointing . to have a beer so fantastically delicious on the nose and so very thin and insipid on the palate . my guess is that mikkeller was disappointed with this brew as well when they sampled it . i certainly would be .,taste,0.6,1
a a darker golden tint with a quarter inch white foam . spotty lacing down the . l glass . s very yeasty sweet and a hint of fresh figs . t the traditional belgian yeast hits the tongue and takes over initially but a hoppier more complex taste soon engulfs the palate . a dry aftertaste follows . m well carbonated nice foam to beer ratio in each drink . d will leave you buzzing if you have a couple but very nice to sip often . i loved this and will be back to good foods market in lexington ky for more .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a glass mug a deep amber brown with thin quickly dissipating head s sweet carmely malts vanilla alcohol . i m also getting an interesting damp grass like smell t sweet malts lend a carmel flavor that is quickly balanced by a firmer bitterness then i was expecting . finishes with some bite from the alcohol m medium to full slick body with mild carbonation . finishes with a lingering sweetness on the tongue and some heat from the alcohol . d definitely noticeable alcohol and some heft to the body but a nice sipper .,taste,0.9,1
pours a hazy copper with a quick bone colored head of three fingers . this disappears completely after a few sips . the aroma is a bitter melon and orange zest with some old grass thrown in . this beer has a very astringent smell definetly is n t english and is too astringent for an american esb as well . the tastes starts with a quick shot of toasted biscuit grains then quickly gets rushed out with the astringent potency of the hops . bittersweet honeydew melon and line and grapefruit zest interplay with one another in interesting ways . but still a pretty astringent palate throughout the profile and lingering finish . this would not be a session beer for me . i am not interested in trying this beer on tap and only need to have one oz . bomber period .,taste,0.7,1
a light copper i prefer paler pale ales . i also prefer crown caps as part of the presentation . s ok. not as hoppy as i expected . t again ok . i can not tell that this beer is dry hopped . m a little thin . d the taste does make up for the this mouthfeel . overall it is fairly drinkable .,taste,0.8,1
a pretty hard to get a finger head on this one only ended up with . and it was short lived . laced thinly after about a minute . probably going to be watery . s terrible like cheap malt liquor fruit and stale hops . this probably is n t going to be very good . t here we go . .this tastes kinda weird . not as bad as it smells but not that great either . has a decent malt flavor with some hops and fruit backing it . bitterness is pleasant . has a good bready aftertaste which saves it a little . m overcarbonated burns the tongue . medium light bodied but not watery as i was led to believe by the non resilient head . non astringent but leaves a funny taste in the mouth i ll need to brush my teeth . d it s not all that bad i ll finish it but i wo n t buy it again . i might recommend it to friends who are bigger fans of this style .,taste,0.7,1
a golden orange with co fireworks dancing from the bottle fermentation . a medium vigorous pour produces course off white head that reduces to a thin transparent sheet . s a raw robust wheat with a lot of spice maybe pepper but i do n t want to be hasty . coriander and clove hints with citrus . very interesting . and spicy . woh i almost forgot the strong yeast . how can a beer smell this strong . t god damn it what is that spice . its got kick . a strong pungent wheat . clove is definitely there but subdued by the spice and wheat . the yeast and fruit citrus take the back seat here . a masterful brew with classical older roots . this tastes fresh . there are hops but only noticed by the astute taste bud . god schneider knows how to balance a beer . another out of the box hefe weisen from schneider . phenomenal . m a medium body with lots of co . d above average because of the way its balanced . another masterful brew from schneider .,taste,1.0,1
this was one of my last beers from my beer of the month club . poured into a pint glass with a nice golden color and slight white foamy head . initial smells of citrus and hops . it is a very light and fruity flavored pale ale that goes down smooth and tasty . the citrusy cascade hops are prevelant and it finishes with a crisp and firm malty taste . definitely a nice balance of the two . this can easily be a session beer . i would think it would be even better on a warm summer day but it complemented my salad quite nicely if it was available in my area i would defintiely buy more of this so i will just have to enjoy the i have from the beer of the month club . maybe all three tonight . . . i highly recommend this beer .,taste,0.9,1
had this at the water street brewpub in delafield on my way back from a brewers game . overall not terrible but certainly lacking . the smell and taste had hints of cloves bananas etc but only hints . the appearance was a hazy and golden had a decent head on it . nothing offensive but nothing to write home about . just kinda a dud . oh yean and the bartender threw a lemon in mine too . gross .,taste,0.4,0
copper would be the color but i must mention that there are some reddish hues to the beer as well . wispy head and light lacing . very faint bubbles of prickle . fresh and light attack is approaching the classification of sweet . malt heavy flavors . full bodied beer that is thick with malt . the finish is pretty clean considering the strong malt character . no aftertaste to speak of . this beer has nothing that i would classify as a downside but there is nothing that really grabs me to make it memorable either . whether it populates the fridge again or not is anyone s guess .,taste,0.8,1
l pours a golden yellow color that is completely see through and has a short and thin white colored head that leaves little lacing down the sides of the glass . s smells of rice and that tingly alcohol smell you get from sake . t tastes like water mainly with hints of rice flavoring . m very smooth very watery good amount of carbonation . d very drinkable it was like fizzy water with a bit of rice .,taste,0.3,0
i had the great pleasure of having this at grey lodge s friday the firkinteenth . a lot of other people must have as well because it kicked in a half hour . this was an incredibly interesting beer . adding peppercorn to beer is definitely an interesting idea and they pulled it off quite well . let me go over the negatives first no discernable smell . the taste more than makes up for it . so while this will affect its overall rating do n t be fooled . i do n t care . the overall rating will not reflect the actual overall quality of this beer . the beer did n t have much of a head but it was pre poured and crazy inside so i did n t concern myself with that either . now the positives it had a beautiful peach color . it tasted wonderful . the peppercorn was not overwhelming but seemed to be sprinkled throughout . it has a nice tingly presence which complemented and did n t overwhelm the other flavors . of course it was the flavor and presence you noticed most . someone mentioned that this was a sneaky beer . that is very much the case . i was shocked that this was . abv . very shocking . i could n t taste it . and it hides it well . and that is why it gets high marks for drinkability . brewer s art is continually impressing me with their beers which are unique interesting and high quality . they are to be commended for another great beer .,taste,0.9,1
pour pint bottle into a pilsner glass on a coca cola color with a two finger head that vanished quickly . s nutty kind of skunky . not terrible or pungent but not my favorite . t dark and malty with a coffee sort of bitterness with a clean and clear finish . m a tad watery i was hoping it would feel thicker for the flavoring going on . o nostalgic beer as i had it on tap in oxford a couple months ago . still enjoyed it but not as much as i did when it was on tap in the four candles . maybe the importing took a toll .,taste,0.9,1
lame . great color nice lacing fair taste and drinkability . nothing memorable . strange mix . almost tastes like their boston lager . why did i choose this over all the other ipa s out there . i expected something much better from sa . definitely will not buy again .,taste,0.4,0
had this quite a few times while in cairo due to it being much much cheaper than most other beers . it s a lager that tastes about as expected not much to it . a bit of mild yeast strains over metal . quite watery . still easy to drink quite a few in one setting especially considering the low alcohol content and low price paired with the hot climate . goes well with hummus .,taste,0.4,0
aroma clean malt sweetness with a light hop aroma . appearance very clear amber copper color . white thin head retention flavor malty sweet with a hint of biscuit balanced with a light piney hop bitterness . has a slight hint of specialty malt maybe a high lovibond caramel malt or a slight hint of maybe biscuit malt . had a very slight vegetal flavor . mouthfeel medium to medium light . this batch seems a little dryer than ones i have had before maybe the mash temperatures were just a tad lower than usual . overall impression very crisp easy drinking malt orientated beer . i thought this beer would have been a little sweeter but tends to be on the dryer side than other fat tires i ve had . i was a little disappointed in this beer . this beer is the beer i drink when we take trips out to snowmass colorado to go snowboarding . i remember this beer as a little sweeter with a slight hint of chocolate or a little more biscuit malt . but its been a while since i had a fat tire . this beer was still very good .,taste,0.6,1
a friend of mine picked this up near the source in ri . exp in march so this beer is fresh out the brewery . taste begins with clementine tartness nice amber malts with even a hint of malted wheat character . then washed over by well balanced bittering . the hop character may be a tiny bit too strong for initial flavoring and is a little dull not too much in the flavor or aroma dept . it also lacks the body of a good oktoberfest . despite these minor qualms this beer is overall pretty good and is extremely smooth and drinkable . this is not a sipping beer so it did n t last very long .,taste,0.6,1
pours a muddy reddish brown with a smooth tan head that lasted . strong and warming with the promised burgundy notes with cherry caramel and an evident breadiness . the taste showed complexity as it warmed and tasted more wine like . the alcohol was evident as well though i was tempted to have a second . i drank it with a medium rare rib steak which was a very nice pairing . would love to try again soon preferable with another steak .,taste,0.9,1
a porter poured into a pilsner glass came out a rich dark brownish black it was consistent throughout . a can smell the hops and some type of fruit . with the first sip i can taste molasses coffee and brown sugar . there is a little bitterness though not to my liking . yet another porter that i hope was gon na be better but still a nice porter overall .,taste,0.8,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a sam adams pint glass . appearance poured one finger of light head which dissipated very quickly . the beer pours a nice clear amber red . the beer leaves some light to no lacing . smell bourbon dominates the nose with piney hops adding a little bit of variety . i could also smell a hint of vanilla mixing with the bourbon to create an interestingly sweet smell . taste the bourbon definitely dominates the palate in this case . i can get some hint of hops balanced by some malts but the bourbon is the first and last thing that you taste . the hops and malts tend to act the robin to the bourbon s batman . unfortunately the bourbon gets really strong towards the end which covers up the hops . mouthfeel the drink has some very light carbonation and goes down smoothly . drinkability i think that the brrbon is fairly drinkable . i think the drink is a little unbalanced with the bourbon taking over too much of the taste . however i would not say the beer is undrinkable but the bourbon makes it harder to finish the bottle because of the strong bourbon taste . otherwise i thin it is a fairly okay drink for a cold winter day .,taste,0.6,1
appearance poured crystal clear . copper golden in color . one finger off white head that left minimal lacing . smell some malt sweetness comes through better when a little warmer . herbal grassy hops . overall a subdued aroma . taste hop forward when too cold but the malt comes out as it warms up . toasty bready notes as appropriate for an esb . some metallic flavor and definitely some notes of roasted or chocolate malts . mouthfeel light to medium body supported by moderate carbonation . easy drinking but not watery . drinkability good . smooth drinking beer . dangerously sessionable .,taste,0.6,1
dark brown beer with a finger tan head . smelled of burnt nasty things . tasted of burnt nasty things . i m going to keep this review short and to the point i felt like i was drinking an ash tray . immediate drain pour . would not touch again . i already know smoked beers are not for me but i can at least still finish them .,taste,0.2,0
bottle from some shop in atlanta . pours a burnt amber color with about finger of head . the cork popped hard so i expected it to foam everywhere and pour with a ton of head but was surprised . smells sour mainly with a bit of cherry underneath . not the best smelling sour i have had but not too bad . taste is bret sour a bit but the main flavor i have is merlot . a dark red wine . it also has that dry red wine finish . the more i drink it the more the sour fades and the merlot comes through . i really wish this was more sour . the nose lets you think it is crazy sour but the taste is disappointing if that was what you were looking for . the more i dig into this the more i dislike it . if you are a merlot fan this is for you . if you dont like red wine like me dont buy this .,taste,0.4,0
review from tasting notes darkest brown ale i ve ever seen . light foam no lacing aroma woody brown sugar molasses caramel taste woodiness earthy slight sweet dark sugar caramel . sweetness perfectly balanced by the hardwood flavor . mf thick and creamy whoa . so strong and tasty but alcohol is well hidden . i would love to sip on more of these .,taste,1.0,1
courtesy of smutty a pours a beautiful clear yellow orange . nice thick white foamy head that settles slowly leaving some good looking lacing and making a mess of the glass . s alot of hops . i picked up some nice citrus hops as well as some nice tropical fruit aromas . also a backing of pine and earthy hops here . there s a decent malt backbone to the aroma as well that holds up nicely against the hops . t not what i was expecting . i was expecting a bitter hop blowout all the way through . exact opposite . nice fruit hop flavors mainly citrus and tropical fruit with some pine and earth in the background . good maltiness helps carry this beer along and doesnt let the hops beat the hell out of ur palate . m d full bodied smooth as hell . great beer and easy drinkin for the abv on this one . not much to complain about here . i look forward to gettin my hands on some more of this one .,taste,0.8,1
arrogant bastard stone brewing co. american strong ale . abv og . ibus . oz bomber with a freshness date of november poured into a maredsous chalice on september . appearance rust brown colored clear with a great tan color creamy head that stayed and left it s impression on the glass kickass . aroma hops . piney citrusy herbal and grassy . people say it all the time and i agree that stone has a way with hops . taste firm and heavy bitterness full of the hop flavor that was found in the aroma . i can not tell what separates it from a good aipa but it s not an aipa by the style guidelines and the taste is in accordance i have always attached a light taste as opposed to heavy taste to ipas so it s an strong ale alright . i can see if not explain why they invented a style for it . mouthfeel medium body that balances the bitterness well . the carbonation level would propel it to the crisp category . it s not the refreshing kind but it s an experimental style very well done . for the sake of completeness the finish is very bitter and moderately clean . drinkability being good in all other categories implies that the drinkability is high .,taste,0.8,1
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 .,taste,0.6,1
wow . so proud to come back to the and find this beer . appearance good . nice color . perfect liveliness . not as lacy as i like but really quite nice . smell absolutely perfect . honey grain alcohol . perfectly balanced . so wonderful . taste complex . fantastic . really i could describe this but it would just repeat any good review of a belgian . mouf decent drinkability hella,taste,1.0,1
provided by fear at stoutfest s birthday tasting . thanks a bunch for the opportunity to try this jay . reviewed from pretty poor notes on a oz . sample . a pours a dense brownish black no head whatsoever on the pour which is odd because it s carbonated s vanilla chocolate fudge some raisin i believe candied sugar and malt there is also a pretty significant alcohol presence t big and boozy vanilla butterscotch caramel chocolate smoke and oak get a good amount of burn going down m thick as shit syrupy and hot d flavor on this is excellent but holy shit is it hot needs to age quite a bit before i would even think about giving this another whirl once the alcohol mellows though i imagine this is going to be a beautiful beer,taste,0.9,1
poured into a new belgium tulip . pours an extremely deep ruby against a strong light bulb absolute black otherwise . atop sits two fingers of tan head that slowly disolves into one . good mix of large and small bubbles . eventually goes to a whisp of foam . leaves some nice lacing on the glass . aromas of roasted malt and chocolate along with some citrusy hops . first sip is creamy and roasty with a burst of citrusy hops . some dark chocolate at the back of the sip . a little spiciness from the rye . but the most notable flavor is the roasted malt . a little heavy for a porter . toward the middle of the bottle as it warms i notice a little chocolate covered citrus peel grapefruit . in the flavors . mouthfeel is initially creamy but a little drying in the aftertaste from the roasted character . although this is a little off the mark on most style characteristics it s a very drinkable beer . very nice effort .,taste,0.6,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a pours a clear deep reddish amber with a finger of tan head average retention and a good amount of fine lacing . gorgeous color and good amount of carbonation and foam for a beer . very attractive indeed . s piney hops caramel malt and a bit of vanilla from the oak . pleasant and well balanced but not especially dynamic . t blows the nose out of the water . the lightly bitter piney hops and smoothly sweet caramel malts play back and forth repeatedly with the oak and vanilla notes rounding things out ahead of the surprisingly dry booze free finish . big bold and impeccably balanced this is a true masterpiece of an oaked dipa . just delicious . m fairly thick bodied and creamy with only a light amount of soft carbonation a bit more might be nice . d while this is obviously a big beer it does a very good job keeping its double digit abv in check . i could see myself getting into trouble in a hurry with this one . notes as much as i love minute it s hard for me to drink that after having this amazing brew the greater intensity and complexity of flavors on display here really spoil me . i remember the first time i tasted bb when i was just awestruck by a pint of it at eli cannon s . even after trying dozens of great dipas since then i m still hugely impressed by this beer . dfh really hit the sweet spot with this recipe . cheers .,taste,1.0,1
poured fresh from a local mexican restaurant modelo is a decent beer when compared to its other south of the border friends because it actually accomplishes what it was set out to do it is a light bodied fairly tasty lager that is highly drinkable and has minimal off flavors .,taste,0.6,1
a a promising golden hazy fluid with a real nice white head . the head looks creamy and thats always pleasant to watch to . s a citrus and pine like hop scent that is just over the top and that makes it unpleasant . t a little sweetness upfront and the pine and the citrus set in . almost immediately you notice a flowery taste to it as well it was totally unsuspected . it does n t make the beer better tasting though . m a soft to medium carbonation a soft and creamy body which is nice and a bitter aftertaste . o something is really off in this one it is n t sour though so i do n t think it s infected . i think it is the hop combination or choice that makes this beer weird .,taste,0.4,0
honestly this beer is n t bad for what it is malt liquor . sure it s a little rough around the edges but the little oz . grenade bottle is just so cool . and the cap . each one has a riddle on it that is usually corny hard to figure out or just strange . mickey s is trying really hard here and i think they should get a little credit . they have character and presentation . the beer is thin pale watery begins with a slam of alcohol taste and ends with a kick of skunk in the mouth . but if i m going be drinking fine malt liquor mickey s is the one for me . mickey s can also be mixed with your best orange juice and served as a substitute to mamosas . it s called a brass monkey and will be sure to wake you up .,taste,0.7,1
a the beer pours a very light clear gold . a large head forms after a quick pour but dies quickly with little lacing . s the only smell is some sweet corn malts . t there is no taste whatsoever just a hint of beer . m it is a very watery beer . d i think i could bong this ouncer . people serve it at parties because it is hailed for its inoffensiveness . however i say a beer that slight is offensive .,taste,0.2,0
batch black pour with a deep brown head and ruby accents around . dark fruit roast burnt malt alcohol aromas . there is a lot in this one really attacks the taste buds . some roast malt and coffee bakers chocolate . more plum and port wine with some barrel like characteristics . long lingering with some alcohol burn in the finish . split the first bottle not sure i could drink an entire one myself . an impressive offering from avery of which i ve been pleased with many of lately .,taste,0.9,1
a my first cw offering . got some high hopes for this one . the pour is a nice deep brown color appearing black in my glass but there are some nice highlights when held up to the light . the head is a beautiful two fingers high an off white tan color not too dark but off white for sure . the retention is really nice and leaves some great sticky lacing on the glass . s smells a lot like my second favorite beverage . nice coffee nose to it of course . some great beans were used . nice deep chocolaty coffee . good little light vanilla sort of sweetness to it . the beans are some of the best i ve ever smelled however . it says they come from emy j s . must seek out emy s beans . t just like the smell the deep coffe taste . the coffee however smells heavier than it tastes . this is n t a bad thing by any means . it actually complements the chocolaty roasty malts . the coffee takes on what i would describe as a more earthy fruity sort of taste . the underlying beer matches the coffee step for step in the complexity and power . nice chocolate roasty malts with a good sweetness to it that sort of tones it all down just a touch . i m a black coffee kinda guy and this beer tastes like a really nice black coffee with just a smigit of sugar added . m the only qualm with the beer is that it s not heavy enough . a little light . d great brew . glad cw came to mn and i m really impressed with this coffee . this may be the best coffee i ve ever had . great beer i ll be seeking it out again .,taste,1.0,1
the monks mistress is a typical american shot at a belgian strong . pours very dark with deep dark red tints . head is of decent size but quickly fades into a ring but does stick to the glass all the way down . nose is of sweet dark fruit prune or fig sugary with almost no alcohol . especially pruney . the first taste is of dark fruit and candy sugar . dark fruit middle with malt and with an almost peppery taste . the finish is hoppy with a hint of coppery penny taste . the aftertaste is hoppy and lingers for a while . a good beer but doesnt compare to a belgian strong from belgium . this to me is like a mix between a malty american brown and a thin thin thin belgian dubbel . interesting . a fine beer .,taste,0.7,1
pured a light amber color with medium white head . smelled of very floral hops and some caramel malts . the hops really dominated the palate with this one a slightly bitter taste . excellent . this is definately one of the better lagers i ve had . i could see myself pounding these down in a session .,taste,0.9,1
oz . bottle served into a pint glass presenting the latest installment of the hit series reaper drinks beer that people left at his house after a party . pours a mix of yellow and orange that almost makes an eerie green like the sky in weather conducive to spawning tornadoes . the outer edges of the body are yellow but the inner portion is a murky off orange color . the body is quite cloudy throughout . less than a finger of white head . essentially no lacing . below average appearance i d say . the typical witbier will look better . the malt smells bad . spoiled almost . the wheat is not zippy and crisp smelling like it should be . there is a sourness in the grain smell and it smells more like breakfast cereal than a wheat beer . some orange peel aroma . not much coriander . some sugary sweetness that combined with everything else smells like fruity pebbles . oh c mon coors . what the hell . seriously . you used adjuncts in this witbier . i do n t know why i am surprised to taste corn here . it explains the sour mash aroma i was getting . the corn flavor shows up two seconds after the beer greets your palate and it dominates the finish . nasty fruity breakfast cereal is what this beer tastes like . it starts off ok a nice flush of orange with a trace amount of herbal spice to balance it . you begin to form a thought in your mind that thought being hey this is n t a half bad witbi . and your thought gets cut off right there when the wheat flavor gives way to the corn . how unfortunate . there s some heft to the body here a creaminess that works with the flavor profile . but the general impression is of a slickness that does n t mesh with the body s size . a misstep . drinkability is up to you you can drink plenty of these . they go down easily . unless you do n t like how it tastes that is . a mature palate would not abide this beer for long . this was actually far worse than i thought it was going to be . i was expecting a decent rendition of a witbier . i got something that was slightly below average in some ways and dreadful in the most important way .,taste,0.3,0
picked this up on a whim for a mix a six at julio s . pours hazy light brownish orange . white head turns to a thick ring and leaves a bit of lacing . tiny amount of flecks sit at the bottom . mostly a lemony bready macro scent . not appealing . taste luckily beats out the smell . at first . either way it s pretty much like a million other pale wheat ales no weizen ness here . nice yeasty aftertaste but otherwise quite bland . light lemon citrus and wheat . i m not sure what taste chamomile would present floral tea . but i do n t think i m getting it . as it warms up i get tastes of garbage blech . mouthfeel is decent carbonation is good but a little thin . this truthfully was n t bad until it warmed up hurry and drink it cold and you ll get a mediocre wheat ale .,taste,0.4,0
a poured into a pint glass . mud thick dark brown not quite black . probably the thickest head i ve seen . leaves lacing on the glass takes a long time to dissipate . large bubbles burst on the top as it drops down . s like sticking my nose into a loaf of bread . also picked up hints of nuts malts raisin . t caramel malts toffee the slightest hint of chocolate . bread is coming through too i picked up rye . strong coffee aftertaste . no hop presence at all . m rediculously smooth very very creamy not overly rich though . almost like milk at first slightly chewy midway through . d could drink this all night . good taste followed by an excellent mouthfeel make this easy going down . such a good brew though you want to savor it slowly . the abv is low enough to have multiple of these . a spoiled session beer if you make it one .,taste,0.8,1
the smell is nonexistent . the taste is like a lager . .except something is different . different than a steam beer . on the front end the taste is good . .musky and funky . on the back end pretty bitter . .but the bitter is rounded and not sharp . pretty good beer,taste,0.8,1
its all about being a yuppie with no taste buds the taste is . yuk . that s about it . this beer is a good example of how good lager tastes when it is old . skunky . . i did give it a . on drinkability if you can stomach the taste . there is not any flavor in that green botte . but i will give it credit for the mass marketing mass production and lucrative earnings this corporation takes in every year for the raw sewage like quality it puts out .,taste,0.2,0
i had this beer at multiple pubs in ireland . before i went to ireland i thought this beer was mediocre i heard alot of people insult it and i d had it once or twice . it tasted much better in ireland on tap than america and the great dark ruby red color was amazing the head does n t go away until the beer is finished which i have never had in a beer the taste was great and chocolatey in an odd way it is filled with so many different flavors . i love to drink this beer now and is truly my favorite .,taste,1.0,1
out of the wet hop beer vogue this has to be my least favorite so far . it poured a straw copper hue with an attractive large and foamy crown . lacing was beautiful and delicate . i knew upon first sniff that i just wasnt going to be that impressed with this brew . the spicy hop aroma most apas possess was non existent . the flavor was weak and rather diluted . initial hop twang was slightly citrus and a tad sweet . aftertaste was overly corn and watered down barley . the unpleasant aftertaste clung to the palate and basically overwhelmed the finish .,taste,0.4,0
pours dark brown almost black with a massive light brown head . looks delicious . smell was somewhat mild especially considering the full taste of the beer . roasted coffee and caramel dominate the aromas . taste was both rich and full loaded with roasted coffees and burnt chocolates . flavors of dark fruits and some light crisp hops finish it off . all around perfect blend of flavor . the only area this beer suffers ever so slightly is the mouthfeel . i was expecting a thick creamy feel to match the taste . instead it seemed a bit light with more active carbonation . but now i m just nitpicking . excellent brew . i m glad i bought a pack .,taste,1.0,1
yet another thanks to kluk for this one . apparently premier just got it in . what an outstanding cure for the apalling utah heat . poured a hazy golden orange with a whipped white head . this is one of the best smelling beers i ve had . unibroue yeast and wheat at the base with an ethereal sour apple aroma dancing around . i wanted my small glass to turn into a pitcher so i could chug it . taste was refreshing wheat yeast with a very subtle sweetness the smell was deceivingly sweet but i was glad to find the taste not so . finish was crispl and slightly tart with powerful granny smith apple notes but not sweet like cider . the apple notes lingered . best summer beer i ve had this year .,taste,0.8,1
nice golden orange color with a relatively nice thick head the disipates fast . a little astringent in taste to me even after pouring into a pint glass . also had this on tap at one pub and enjoyed it much more . a little to spicey for my tastes but would still reccomend to try it .,taste,0.7,1
vintage . . ounce bottles . thanks to beerhandy for this treat . in so many ways does this beer remind me of being in porto portugal . pours a tawny red . essentially flat . yeast at first floats around the glass before mixing in with the beer . aroma simply knocked me off the couch . chocolate dipped raspberries . choclate fondue . strawberries . short cake . fantastic . flavor is more subdued than the aroma . raspberies and chocolate predominate . alcohol is perfectly concealed . also picking out other fruits such as raspberries and cherries . vinuous port wine qualities . lighter body than i imagined . the beer sticks to the tongue and slowly dissolves leaving some slight alcohol heat . i only have one bottle of this . who wants to send me more .,taste,0.8,1
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 . .,taste,0.2,0
i m not one to turn away a nice light beer . however this is ridiculous . a beer has got to taste like a beer and this does n t in my opinion . when they say light beer that s exactly it . . light . tastes way too watery for my liking . it is easy to go down though so i guess if you re looking for something to refresh you this may be it . but honestly water will do the same .,taste,0.4,0
a light brown to dark mahogany ale that pours with a voluminous rocky off white head . that falls very slowly . fruity aroma with hints of caramel . the taste is malty and fruity with a strong note of minerals.the finish is lightly spiced with hops and just a touch dry with light bitterness . this beer needs more bitterness to be an esb but it s a good session beer which sort of comes across as a darker fruitier and more complex version of bass ale .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at the bierstein in eugene beer of the day for a oz . pour . murky reddish orange with almost no head . in fact the surface has a very glassy look to it . nose is a mix of cherry and wood . pretty mild nose . so many layers of flavors . the first thing that hits is a jarring tartness but that s immediately joined by quite a bit of sweetness . there s a lemon peel quality as well with the tart citrus sweet and bitter qualities all coming together . also a hit of peppery spice on the end almost like the bite on the back of an extra virgin olive oil . some overripe strawberries coming through as well and then a very drying quality from the wood at the very end . just insanely complex and delicious . mouth is silky and smooth but with a tingly injection of fizz that makes it very refreshing overall . if flanders reds are your thing you could drink this all day . i like them but the acidity catches up with me after a while and while i enjoy the whole glass it takes me quite a while to get through . a while back i split a bottle of this with a few friends and think the bottled and slightly aged version was a little richer and smoother which added to the drinkability . still a phenomenal beer either way .,taste,1.0,1
pint bottle poured into pilsner glass . a domed beige head poured on thick about three finger width . mahoganey brown clear with light carbonation . s malty with some toasted nut kind of smell . sort of smoky giving is a darker aroma . t definite nuttiness toasted almond sort of flavor . would be great with smoky cheese or nuts . delicious smooth and creamy flavor . top notch . m feels a bit syrupy but in a light way . that probably makes no sense but it is n t bad . o great beer i love scottish ales and this does nothing to change that .,taste,1.0,1
oz from churchkey at shorts presavor event . wtf . herbed and spiced . a glden yellow thin white head . nothing bad here . s spicey spruce juniper licorice . pinesol and i do n t know what to say t the spice race fell over into the beer . plus bad gin . juniper anise licorice pine overload . offensive fusel . i do n t even want to say anything good . but i guess it is interesting that they managed to shove so many wrong flavors in one place . o try once share a oz pour w many people . do n t buy a full glass ever,taste,0.6,1
it pours a dark brown opaque color that is almost brown . it has the thinnest head i have ever seen on a beer and i sloshed it just to beef up the head . i does however have a nice tan and tight lace . the flavor is reminiscent of a watered down porter . it is roasty and wood like . it has a mild chocolate bitterness in the aftertaste . overall it is not bad .,taste,0.8,1
a deep dark red almost black in color . thin foam that does n t stick around long . very little lacing that i could see . s cinnamon clove and prominent sweet malty aromas . t toasted caramel raisin and chocolate to start . burnt sugar finish and the slightest bitter hop aftertaste . as i progressed this brew got sweeter and more cherry flavored . m surprisingly thin and watery . medium carbonation . d drinkable but almost too sickly sweet for my taste and i prefer a more viscous imperal stout . i might buy this brew again to pair with the right dessert or to cure a serious sweet tooth but in this price range i could do a lot better .,taste,0.4,0
a as dark as you would expect a stout to be small head dissipates quickly s bizarre smell almost a hybrid of cough syrup and cheerwine a cherry soda from north carolina t too complex for its own good it is a ridiculous blend of fruits and mint with a subtle hint of traditional american style stout underneath m only good thing about this brew creamy full bodied overall this was the worst beer i ve ever had from dogfish head . it is thoroughly over engineered and seems to be an example of dogfish head letting their off the wall style of brewing run wild with bad results . the smell and taste is at best reminiscent of fruity soft drinks and at worst cough medicine . how this is supposed to be a stout i have no idea . someone should tell them that just because they can use different ingredients in a beer does n t mean they should . keep it simpler next time boys .,taste,0.4,0
edition appearance pours a gorgeous ruby amber with a medium tan head . smell dense piney herbal hops and strong malty background . taste a massive attack on my tastebuds . starts out with a wall of herbal piney very aggressive hops that fades into the caramel malt background . the hops never leave completely and come back in with the alcohol at the end raw hop bitterness lingers in my mouth afterwards . mouthfeel very aggressive but not overly carbonated and medium bodied . the alcohol is ever present but not overpowering . overall surprisingly smooth . drinkability easy to sip but i would not want to drink this any faster . mostly as a result of the delicious taste but also out of reverence to the alcohol content . for the style very drinkable . what a great brew from sn . hoppy malty and full of alcohol but still well balanced and delicious . highly recommended .,taste,1.0,1
the best head i have seen on a beer in a long time . big and rocky and fluffy . the nose was awesome with grapefruit rind and floral hop and sweet malt . first thing you notice before you swallow is the real nice tongue enveloping mouth feel big and rich . the next thing you should brace yourself for is the huge hop slam . just like the nose a tart grapefruit rind and spruce hoppyness from start to finish . it has a real nice durable lingering hop finish that you could sit on for a few minutes between sips and still taste . in the midst of all that hop is a really good wave of thick chewy toasted grain that add a needed bit of sweetness to theis brew . man this beer is something . if you are not a lover of big hoppy beers it s not for you . hop heads get this one . for a red amber ale this one rewrites the rules on hops .,taste,1.0,1
i bought a party pig of this at the local sav a center . a a clear but dark yellow color very little head after the first pour out of the party pig . s average nothing special . hops fill the nose with a delightful odor but nothing special . t wow the look does not do it justice . a fruity taste at the beginning with a beautiful taste of hops in the background . m coats the throat and pallet with a nice flavor that lingers around for quite some time . d this is dangerous stuff you could down many many of these in one session . it s upwards with the perfect combination of taste and drinkability . being this is a local brewery i always have to support lazy magnolia . they make wonderful beer and the rest have been just as good . support this brewery at all costs as it is a great small brewery and will continue to prosper .,taste,0.9,1
received from swillinbrew via the secret santa bif . a pours a bright golden amber color quite hazy with fine sediment big fluffy white head with decent retention and lacing s very pungent piney green smelling hop aroma you can really tell wet hops were used in this very prominent orange and grapefruit smells as well t strong sweet citrus flavors up front lots of orange and grapefruit midpalate becomes more bitter and piney while the finish is dominated by intensely bitter green hop and pine flavor m light bodied moderate carbonation dry on the finish d fairly drinkable though limited somewhat by the intensely bitter and dry finish i m very impressed with this fresh hop offering from port . more so than the sierra nevada harvest ale or the founders fresh hop ale . well worth seeking this beer out . thanks again to swillinbrew .,taste,0.9,1
wow this was reccomended to me by the bartender at yard hose and i n glad i accepted . this was a great beer . full flavor and body but not overpowering or overlingering on the palete . this is a drinking beer this is not mich ultra or coors ligh where downing a pitcher in under mins is condsidered enjoyment ie to get a ton of alcohol in your system . this beer though is unique with it s . alcohol you dont need to down massive quantities to feel relaxed this isnt a football party beer it s a beer to grab after a long days work and let yourself unwind and relax .,taste,0.8,1
pours a purpelish red with a tall rose colored head that takes its time subsiding eventually leading to a thin frosting that nicely compliments the color . the nose providess raspberries and blackberries yet somewhat subdued . nice but not ourstanding . a little dirty malt aroma lingers in there as well . taste is relatively mild at first i get a sour blackberry with a hint of raspberry . the sour flavor lingers for a moment as does a dirty wheat malt impression . there s even a little woody tannin like flavor in the far background . the malt i would say gets in the way of the raspberry expression that might otherwise be the spotlight . does n t give any impression of sweetness like a nice ripe raspberry would elicit . a slight indication of the alcohol is detected but it s also far in the background . mouthfeel is ok but not great somewhat dry and sour but a little sweetness to represent the raspberry and a bit of carbonation would have enhanced the experience . drinkability is somewhat above reproach it goes down good but not great . could drink a few but would leave me wanting something better . maybe i m just getting spoiled . .,taste,0.6,1
had this on tap at the brewpub . i wish i had tried naughty goose while i was there to compare but i did n t get the chance to . it was served in a snifter . it is a very dark brown with a tiny ring of head . smell starts off with bourbon and chocolate . on the taste has lots of the bourbon and chocolate too but i get the roasted coffee and vanilla too . it was incredibly smooth and an awesome beer to sip on while watching vince carter get his ass handed to him fuvc by the celtics .,taste,1.0,1
ml batch into a lachouffe tulip slow pour yeast left behind a golden strawlike hue . good amount of egg white colored head dissipating a little hastily from the top of the glass . s i m not quite yet the sour connoisseur but i imagine this what has been pointed out to me as the brettanomyces . nice sour aromas there with some citrus green apples and peach . t sour but not as acute like the drie fonteinen or brouwerij beers i ve had . pronounced lemon and lime citrus indiscernible dry spice like taste and just a nice meld of those flavors . some orange or red grapefruit kind of lingers in the dryness . m effervescent but not too much actually very refreshing . has a dry finish and now i m curious to try a few of the others i have that are aged in the wine barrels . o this was pretty solid and perhaps a nice gateway beer to sours if you can get your hands on some of it . as i alluded to above now i want to see what happens with the supplication consecration and temptation as they sit in some wine barrels . interesting stuff .,taste,0.6,1
poured to a chilled mug . a medium copper color with a one inch head . low retention reducing down to a very sticky heavy lacing . extra points for the th century oval beer bottle s solid grassy funk out of the bottle almost like an onion grass . slight ammonia smell . t definitely different than what i was expecting from the smell . almost a mineral water flavor on the palette . toasted grass favor with a heavy citris peel on the finish . there is a spice in the aftertaste i ca n t quite pick out maybe a nutmeg . i m not a pilsner fan but i could get used to this based on taste alone . . m light but creamy . carbonation is a bit different than i m used to would n t call it flat but it s so fine i kind of want to . . d as a non normally pilsner drinker i have to say i would n t mind a session of this . not sure if that makes it a bad pilsner or a good beer . i have trouble thinking of what i would pair this with maybe shellfish . . overall while i like the flavor i m not sure i could get over the smell . not sure if that s just a sorgham thing or not . i think really enjoying this beer would require me to find the right pairing for it something that could balance out the pallet a bit .,taste,0.7,1
cask at the vine th anniversary tues the th . as expected smoother than the bottle creamy and great balance hops hit you later than the bottle on the finish . i look back at a recent yulesmith winter and just imagine how much better these get with a year of age . still amazing brew to try on cask . and the guys at the vine in ocean beach san diego are awesome .,taste,0.9,1
this is easily the worst beer i ve ever had the misfortune of tasting . immediately you smell a pumpkin pie that s been flavored with too much cinnamon . once it hits the palate wadda ya know . it tastes just like pumpkin pie that s been flavored with too much cinnamon .,taste,0.2,0
darker than copper brown pretty hazy los of rising carbination bubbles . bubbly cream colored head . scent is kind of barny sour dark fruits . pretty sour taste kind of has an old taste as well . taste becomes bigger as it warms this beer should be served above the temp in your fridge . different fruits apples and grapes come to mind . mouth is pretty active .,taste,0.9,1
appearance dark dark brown with a really foamy light tan head . not particularly good lacing but some . smell really mild but kind of nutty . taste weak maltiness nothing really stands out . maybe a hint of nuttiness . mouthfeel slightly thicker than water with a touch of astringency . drinkability easy because it s so weak but still much better than standard macros . this is an ok beer . it s really weak but decent .,taste,0.6,1
very dark brown and red with no head . smells sweet like some sort of fruit and chocolate . tastes like sweet chocolate scotch which to me is delicious . mouthfeel is not notable well carbonated and not watery . drinkable although a bit heavy . i would n t down of these . or is fine .,taste,0.9,1
poured a clear bronze color with a small head in my sam adams ale glass . smell was a mix between some hops and some bready malt . taste to me was that of a pale ale hop flavor was very balanced with malts not pronounced for an ipa . tasty just not for this style . when i get an ipa i want hops . mouthfeel was good clean and somewhat refreshing to drink if apa is your thing . drinkability was good . goes down easy .,taste,0.4,0
dark reddish brown finger head looks thick and creamy . leaves some ok lacing as well . sweet caramel malts toffee bananas . vanilla rather interesting beer . toffee vanilla maybe a touch of oak very light molasses and just a slight amount of burnt malt . no hops to speak of no bitterness . the burnt malt is the only real bitter element at the end perhaps some hops are there but completely not registering for me . noting here comes off as bitter . the burnt malt only creates enough to lets say even things out . now that it s room temp there is a clear hop character here . i ca n t really describe the hops as they re simply a bitter element in a sweet vanilla treat . silky smooth nice carbonation and thin enough to drink a few of but not so thick as to let you notice the . . this is the best damn double bock i ve ever had . many american one s are far far too alcohol too thick too malt dominate etc . this makes beers like sam adams double bock seem like amateur hour . this is a malt head who does n t want anything imperial dream come true . i like this beer a good bit . that said i love hops and i love bitter . a beer i think i ll try again simply because it drinks so well .,taste,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into a darkness snifter . a very dark brown almost black color absolutely no carbonation no head or lacing not a very attractive beer . s really sweet aroma vanilla dark fruits raisins plums sweet caramel brandy slight alcohol presence . t wow not what i was expecting really unusual sour notes some vanilla some brandy vinegar some malt but the sour taste overpowers everything else . not impressed . m medium big mouth feel no carbonation whatsoever sour taste that coats the palate really thin and watery . o i was very let down by this beer ive heard mixed reviews and all the low carbonation stories that ive heard definitely apply to this beer . under carbonated to a point where it affects the beer ive never had an infected beer but this one tastes like it might be the sour notes come out so strong and really take away from the experience . i tried my best to finish this bottle but the taste was just too much had to drain pour .,taste,0.3,0
. oz bottle served in an oversized wineglass . pours a hazy dull golden yellow with a creamy finger plus of white head . decent retention some lacing . nose is a nice potpourri of fruit spice belgian yeast and alcohol esters . i get a touch of clove maybe a trace of hops . flavor first adjective that enters my mind is dry . the aroma characters all are there fruit spice yeast and there s a distinct hoppy bitterness to it plus a bit of a tart presence . more bitterness and some booze coming in the finish . overall a good beer but to me i m not sure i d rank this as the ultimate example of a belgian tripel . in fact i m sure i would n t not my favorite trappist offering . medium to full bodied creamy mouthfeel with adequate carbonation . very drinkable considering the well blended . abv . i would recommend this beer but would advise one to keep his or her expectations in check going in i was prepared to be blown away and that just did n t happen unfortunately .,taste,0.7,1
bottle into a pint glass appearance great head with an amazing ruby brown color . smell wow . intense hop action here . citrus fruity hops overpower the nose and linger . truely powerful aroma . taste i normally am a stout guy but this is truely a great imperial ipa this is what defines the standard . a really powerful hop preseance while i m not really a fan of the malt in this beer as it takes a back seat it is a great dipa . one can note the different hop variety s . i d drink this again and tell any hop head it is a must buy but not one you should beer drinking all night long .,taste,0.9,1
a light golden color with a simple smallish cream colored head . the liquid is hazy there is a suspension of miniscule flecks . the honey is prominent in the aroma as are the grapes with herbs and a little citrus . there is also a significant malt smell . it is a sweet smell . the flavor is intense much stronger than the aroma a sharp complex flavor which blends the honey and herbs and a significant fruitiness which seems to lend as much bitterness as it does sweetness . the alcohol plays a big role as well boosting the spicy kick this beer delivers . the finish is sweet and sour somewhat syrupy and holds the aroma pleasantly in the mouth for some time . the body is thick with carbonation on the low side it is very creamy . it is a pleasure to drink but i can not take a sip of this beer and do anything else at the same time my mind is occupied while drinking it . every sip says something new . another winner from dogfish head .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle served chilled in a duvel tulip . appearance cloudy orange yellow topped by a smallish white head . some floaties also occur . the head fades to a thick film of bubbles and left splotches of lacing on the glass . smell redolent smells of orange pineapple apricots and white gummi bears . bits of coriander and pepper . i was reminded of unibroue and . taste anemic fruity pear and apple flavors that get obliterated by the peppery aged hops and medicinal tastes . rather jarring and a bit of a let down after the promising nose . mouthfeel spritzy carbonation keeps this medium bodied beer from being too heavy . alcohol is masked rather well too . drinkability not too bad overall . certainly worth a shot as the ratings indicate . great nose but the aged hops cover up all the things i look for in this style fruity and yeasty flavors with a nice kiss of peppery hops .,taste,0.6,1
. on tap at taco mac . i was very excited to see the positive reviews on this one . . sniffer . one of the best prices on this menu . served in a snifter appearance pitch black with very light surface penetration . light film . carbonation nearly impossible to see but thin carbonation . looks fine . smell deep dark fruits licorice . not very potent . taste roasty flavors . raisins and a touch of grapes . a smokey rush finish . good . quite nice . . mouthfeel quite light and a bit thin but not watery . texture is airy . carbonation not intrusive . drinkability i could have a lot more of these . the price and the taste is all good here . verdict,taste,0.9,1
this beer came highly recommended to me by a well dressed stranger at the beer store . i expected more . it looks and smells good a cloudy amber color like apple cider and pungent sweet aroma . the flavor is slightly better than average but the big downfall is the high carbonation . feels and tastes like a good beer mixed with seltzer . too bubbly for my taste . i can see a lot of people liking this beer otherwise .,taste,0.7,1
sampled at biegaman s super extravaganza spring saison tasting . biegaman cracked this one open . pours a slightly hazy straw amber colour medium sized white head white lace spots decent retention thin layer . smell is neat sweet very yeasty spices banana some strawberry refreshing aroma . taste is malty caramelized at first wheat citrus spices yeasty bread neat . mouthfeel is light bodied with high carbonation refreshing mouthfeel goes down easy . a neat beer thanks jan .,taste,0.7,1
tasted blind on as part of blind bif oz poured into a tulip . opaque super dark brown but not quite black . a single finger of khaki head forms and lingers for minutes . aroma is nutty and caramel with big chocolate . there s a slight earthiness or smoke as well . maybe there s a little oak in here . taste is quite sweet and much more caramel and molasses than i expected . there s definitely some rich chocolate there and a slight coffee finish . this is a text book imperial stout . great balance between sweetness and bitter on the finish . as it warms there s some strange flavor that i ca n t peg maybe anise . i feel like there might be some sort of spice in this beer . as it warms this is reminding me of berserker and i m wondering if there is maybe some molasses as well . very full bodied thick mouthfeel . this is almost like drinking carbonated milk . there s some light carbonation that s appropriate for the style . either this is aged a bit or it s more in the range since i detect hardly any heat whatsoever . quite drinkable imperial stout . with the body it s hard to put this down quickly but it also does n t need to be a sipper either . definitely a solid imperial stout and i d be happy drinking this again . reveal half acre big hugs . after the reveal i realize that the strange taste i ve been getting is in fact the coffee . this is a well roasted coffee and well made coffee beer and tastes incredibly smooth not like at all . . . .,taste,0.7,1
just brought this back from the store and it s at cellar temp . opened as a slow gusher and poured with a mammoth foamy frothy fluffy billowy thick cream colored head that lasts forever and some lace . color is a clear honey amber with loads of tiny bubble trails . aroma is super yeasty plus spice malt earth bread dough caramel and pears . flavor s like nose but with the basic characteristics of bitter sweet and acid writ large . however there s an odd mineral or chemical component there that is definite and detracting . excellent body carbonation . finish is like flavor and longish . very good with a strong cheese .,taste,0.7,1
frothy pure white head loosely gathered foam that reaches two fingers on the pour and settles into a thin steady layer across the surface no lacing . light yellow to orange color while not deep has a lot of brightness . rye and country brown bread honey sweet corn and malt make for a generously full nose soft on the whole with a firming metallic streak . medium bodied holds its weight throughout and possessed of a steady masculine carbonation . honey notes yeast and malt give it that sweet creaminess no lack of corn and grain too . the hoppiness is there more to sculpt and lightly dry than lend true bite . apricot strawberry pear fruit . the metallic element less of a presence here . even as it warms some does n t piss you off . the kind of beer childhoods are made of .,taste,0.6,1
a vintage to celebrate my actual birthday thanks for the trade drseamus . i have had tastes but have been looking forward to sitting down and enjoying this . pours a dark opaque black no light getting through this one and a solid finger tan head . the aroma is a little more subdued than i had anticipated . certainly a delicious smelling brew with aromas of roasted malt chocolate and espresso coming through but not as strong as some other imperial stouts i have had . the oak is even more subdued maybe i served this a tad warm . the taste however was not subdued at all a lovely compilation of all the flavors i enjoy in a good strong stout . a strong sweet chocolate flavor up front pairs nicely with the coffee flavor . these flavors mellow as you sip it possibly due to the earthy oak flavor . not sure where it comes from but a nice tart bitterness kick comes through on the back end in addition to a bourbony warmth . i still feel this could age longer as i love when these stouts get even thicker in the mouthfeel . there is certainly an alcohol warmth that follows a few sips . its hard to establish drinkability on such a big stout but within its category this is a pleasing stout to drink and i thoroughly enjoyed sipping on it over the course of the evening . looking forward to drinking more in the future for sure .,taste,1.0,1
appearance medium to dark brown . short off white head that quickly fades to film . appears to be clear . smell moderate sweet caramel . just a hint of citrus . taste very sweet . roasted nut and caramel flavors . a hint of prunes or plums . . finishes with just a touch of hops . lingering not entirely pleasant burnt aftertaste . high alcohol is apparent . mouthfeel moderate to full bodied . quite smooth . drinkability i would n t say this somewhat funky tasting beer is high on my list . i will give it a little bump for fun marketing though .,taste,0.4,0
on tap at with dinner . coulda had allagash white but thought i d give this a try though i have n t been all that impressed by geary s . poured dark brown almost black in dim light and showed good clarity and reddish tint when backlit . there was no head by the time it got to me little visible activity and absolutely no lacing . light roast and not much else other than some kind of rotten funk briefly but repeatedly that made me think dirty lines . but who knows . the taste fortunately was the best part even if average at best . mediocre is probably more accurate than average . mild roast a hint of malty sweetness and some ever so minimal bitterness in the end . i do n t taste the weird rotten funk i smelled thankfully . mellow carbonation closer to thin than medium body and is smooth with an overall pleasant texture . clean and slightly roasty finish . as stated above this is a mediocre beer in my view . not bad but certainly not one to seek out . if it s a token craft at the restaurant it might be a good choice . and my gut is that the weird smell was the fault of the establishment serving it not the brewer . but that is just my suspicion .,taste,0.7,1
poured into my jackie o s tulip from the bottle . a pours fairly thin with a very dark cocoa brown color . opaque with a half finger of tan head which lingers for a minute before dissipating . s smell is of thick cocoa powder with a burnt malt backbone . has an almost minty coolness to the nose . not really sure how else to describe it . kind of weird but not unpleasant . t aha so that s the cooling smell . it s the alcohol which even though it s only is not hidden well in this one . the initial taste is slightly cocoa with the burnt malts present in the nose almost overpowering . however after the malts comes the rubbing alcohol esque taste that is not very appetizing . as it warms the alcoholic taste fades slightly to give a more milk chocolate character to the beer and to the aftertaste . this is somewhat redeeming but not enough to pull this beer all the way back above average . m initially burns a bit around the mouth but that sensation fades away leaving a nice creamy feel in the finish . no burning on the way down despite the alcoholic taste . o overall a solid effort minus the clear alcohol presence in the taste . one to pick up for sure but not necessarily one to keep going back to .,taste,0.6,1
if you read my review of uff da bock from new glarus this is the other brew we happened to bring back from our motorcycle trip through this alpine village set in southern wisconsin . a cool destination for an evening with great food and drink around every corner in this small village . this beer pours very nicely and has a beautiful deep amber color that is crystal clear . i would have preferred a little more aroma but there was only a hint of carmel and very little hop presence to my nose . taste is very solid a typical flavorful german oktoberfest marzen . like most new glarus brews the mouthfeel is smooth and you could easily drink these in quanity . a nice local oktoberfest with a smooth finish .,taste,0.9,1
pours almost completely black with some very thin brown ruby highlights . the thick tan head recedes and leaves some nice thick lace . certainly off to a good start . lots of roasted malt and some good strong black coffee . just a hint of bitter cocoa and a bit of sweet molasses . tons of coffee thick black roasty coffee . malty and bitter in the finish . spent grounds and a hint of chocolate toffee sweetness in the finish . not just that roasted malt kind of coffee reminisce but real bold coffee flavor . exactly what i look for in a beer called java stout . big bitter and roasty with lots of coffee . one of my favorites . complex but focused on the coffee . extremely flavorful . heavily creamy and thick . moderate but mellow carbonation that picks of the flavor and sharpens it a bit . somewhat syrupy and smooth with a nice lingering finish . no real warmth because of the relatively low abv for the style . a must try beer .,taste,1.0,1
pours a clear golden color . inch head of a white color . good retention and great lacing . smells of hops yeast and slight pale malt . fits the style of an double imperial pilsner . mouth feel smooth and crisp with an average carbonation level . tastes of strong hops slight yeast pale malt slight citrus and slight earthy malt . overall good body nice hoppiness a little heavy on the malt but still very good .,taste,0.9,1
reviewed boltle aged mo . in fridge coded jh pours an unmurky brown body with fizziness . a good sized head off white diminishing . malty sweet aroma a little bit of alcohol in the nose . not very aromatic . malty syrupy sweet taste . malty . dark fruit taste similar to a belgian strong . bitter but not grapefruity . good for sipping and as it warms up .,taste,0.7,1
a with a clear shade of orange translucent to light half white foam low constant carbonation retention and small bubble . s very refreshing light bodied with a slight fruity aroma . t it presents a light touch bitter in taste with a final bit steep ideal for heat .,taste,0.7,1
i know this beer gets rave reviews however . i have enjoyed other ris s but this one is just plain ugh . it looks good enough very dark brown almost black ruby around the edge against a light . nice brown two finger head goes down to a pretty lace after a while . smell is a little strange very fruity but not much else . taste . arrrgh . fruit and alcohol kinda like boone s farm or something . yuck . mouthfeel is as it should be kinda thick but not really thick . drinkability well . i bought four of these and have managed to choke down two but the other two are probobly destined for the trash hopper . like i said i have enjoyed other ris s before sam smith s is my fave but i think old rasp is a little high on the abv at . it makes it too heavy more my taste buds to handle .,taste,0.2,0
edition . took a while to get the cork out was jammed in there pretty good . poured a murky amber color but soon cleared . small but pronounced head gave way to a nice lace that still sits at the top of the glass as i continue to drink . smells distinctly of sherry raisins and what seems to be a woody scent that i ca n t quite place . definitely good . taste is just great very dry and smooth would like to sip this one all night . if it was n t so darn small i would say that this one was one of the best that i ve tried but man . oz for this beer is just not enough . which i suppose is a complement in and of itself .,taste,0.9,1
a nice head builds . head is white and brew is fairly clear copper color with lots of reds . nice lacing . s kind of smells like pool water . some nice caramel scent but not too much else . t very basic . nothing fancy . perhaps there s some caramel and tobacco flavors. m very thin and light . great carbonation . o decent but nothing i would seek to try again . thanks for the extra dsgolovin .,taste,0.7,1
light transparent amber with bubbly white head . aroma of booze apples with cinnamon and spices . tastes of apples booze booze and more booze and some spices and caramel . light medium body and not that drinkable . liquor characteristics such as alcoholic sweetness . sips tastes like shots . got a gift of a min from aged years . deep orange with bubbly white head . aroma of citrus candied apples pears bubblegum . citrus apples bubblegum booze slight hop echoes . amazingly smooth and enjoyable . syrupy mouthfeel and light carbonation . it s amazing what aging can do . the alcohol is tamed by tasty malt and becomes rather drinkable and enjoyable .,taste,0.8,1
there is a dark brown color to it . light passes through it but you ca n t see what is on the other side of the glass clearly . it s dark enough that i ca n t tell if there is any cloudiness to it . the head was about quarter of an inch thick and consisted of tiny tan bubbles that gave it a thick and creamy appearance . it slowly faded to a thin film on the top of the beer . there is a bit of lacing on the side of the glass but not much . it has a nice roasted chocolate and caramel malt sent to it just as the label describes . there is a touch of a coffee scent to it as well . you can also detect just a hint of hops . the smell is a pretty good indicator of the taste . the chocolate and roasted malts really come through . there is a slight mineral water taste to it . it finishes with a mild hoppiness . as the beer starts to warm the hop flavors start to be more noticeable . this is a medium bodied beer . the carbonation bites a little on the tongue .,taste,0.8,1
from bottle to pint glass aroma very weak . a bit malty and sweet but other than that i m not picking up much . one finger head dissipates rather rapidly . lacing present but not prominent . color a strong yellow golden haze . given the rather un impressive combination of appearance and aroma stated above i was pleasantly surprised with the taste . this ale has a bitter bite of a nature not far from a hoppy ipa . taste is of initial piney juniper . hops followed by a prominent earthy straw flavored background . unfortunately the strong background of earth straw tones rapidly overwhelm the initial juniper like piney flavor . in my opinion it should be the other way around a strong juniper bite with mild earthy aftertones would be more appropriate . but i do like the fact that this beer has a definite bite for a pale ale yet a light taste in fact you might almost think of this one as a light ipa . and the bitter flavor lingers for a pleasantly surprising period of time . mouthfeel smooth and carbonation prominent but about right . this light and flavorful pale ale drinks well very refreshing . given the fact i like ales in general and enjoy chewing on pine needles whenever i get the opportunity its not too surprising i do like this brew . despite its drawbacks definitely worth my time . i do think i ll have another .,taste,0.9,1
the reason why i selected that i tried this beer on tap is because i tried it straight from the tanks at the brewery a few days before its release . this beer is simply amazing and it really breaks the boundaries when thinking about what a beer actually is . firstly you can smell the hops from this one at an arms length away . the first taste was a sweet maltiness which very quickly gave way to the resinous hop taste . this is probably quite easily the hoppiest beer i have had and i loved it . it isnt a beer that you can drink all of in one night but thats why it comes with a stopper for the bottle . this stuff wont be around for long and i cant wait to try it again .,taste,1.0,1
from a bottle into a pint glass at aufsturtz berlin . pours a nice heavy chocolate color with tan head half inch . smells sweet and sugary . a bit of chocolate but mostly a brown sugar smell . oops . not good . very very sugary the malt is over done imparting a burned sugar taste . sticking flavors very hard to drink . syrupy and sugary . maybe it s my imagination but it tastes like there s sugar particulates . skip it . not worth the money or the taste .,taste,0.2,0
reviewed from notes taken on appearance deep ruby brown with blood red highlights . a medium pour garnered an inch and a half of off white foam which slowly dissipated as i let it sit . smell lots of caramels with some dark chocolates . taste more chocolate with some coffee some toffee and a bit of dark fruit sweetness . some spicy and floral hops came out more and more as it warmed . mouthfeel heavy thick and creamy with style appropriate low carbonation drinkability the taste says yes but the heavy mouthfeel and abv suggest no . overall a tasty beer for sure . my wife even liked it and she does n t typically like beers of this style mouthfeel or abv . it s quite good and one of the best flavor aroma combination i ve had in the old ale style .,taste,0.9,1
aroma has stong qualities of phenol also strong on banana . big full fluffy head pale gold somewhat cloudy with nice lacing . little light overall on the taste . dryness too noticable and weakest aspect but nothing wrong with taste beyond not enough . nice soft mouthfeel and well balanced carbonation . very nice well rounded and satisfying beer .,taste,0.7,1
read something on the pack that this beer won some price in some tasting . a lightbrown amber colorand a head that goes instantly . s hops malts minor hints of caramel . t very light roasted malts small trace of dark fruits . tones of citrus and a bit bitter in aftertaste . m watery almost like a pils . medium carbonation . d will pass on this one . i agree with absumaster that this is a pimped up beer . a mixed up version of the regular bavaria pilsener .,taste,0.6,1
pours a deep dark ruby color with little head and no lacing . interesting sweet aroma that touches on a fruity overtone . thick full mouthfeel very nice . the flavor is what really pulls this ice bock together . the malts are extremely sweet almost too sweet but then there are flavors of figs and raisins with some caramel and even a touch of chocolate . very complex indeed . the finish is smooth and of course sweet . enjoyable but definitely on a limited basis .,taste,0.9,1
pt . fl oz brown glass bottle with cork served into a trappist westvleteren goblet small size variant in high altitude denver co . reviewed live . a pours a three finger head of nice thickness good cream lacing and fair retention especially for the abv . dark caramel copper colour . sm lambic esque sour fruit ester hops fermented raspberry and light bacteria . a moderate strength aroma . t lightly sour fermented raspberry fruit ester hops alongside bacteria over an unobtrusive simple barley foundation . it s simply built but effectively so . the sourness is not overdone as with many american takes on the style . the finish resolves to a nicely bright ester that does well at closing out the flavours . well balanced . mf smooth and wet matching the flavour but a touch too thick for how simple it is . dr high price relatively high abv and good quality make this beer one to try but not to savor . i d have it again but i do wish the price was better .,taste,0.8,1
this hefeweizen has an amazing yeast strain in it . i could smell the clove and banana the second i took the cap off . the appearance was a hazy golden color with a white head . the aroma was amazing this truly is a well made hefe . the taste was as bold as the smell . not overpowering but definitely a treat for the taste buds . the wheat left a soft pleasant aftertaste on the palate that faded nicely . the mouthfeel was very good with just the right amount of body for the style . this is a very drinkable beer and perfect on a warm summer day . pop a top and cheers to your senses .,taste,1.0,1
looks a tad weak on the pour . very light bright yellow with a decent foamy head that weakens pretty fast . very very sweet tropical notes in the nose . just a twinge of bitterness and hops . looking for something a little more harsh but it is n t bad . a tad too creamy and sweet . carbonation seems way too low and there is a very noticeable alcohol burn going down . it is like drinking cream with pineapple juice but there is a decent amount of hop bitterness in the aftertaste with a very dry finish . overall not too impressed with this one . far too sweet for me and the alcohol burn is too much . wish i had n t bought two bottles now .,taste,0.4,0
thanks to tcgoalie for this bottle . pours a pale yellow color with a luscious creamy head that billows up even with a gentle pour . the head slowly melts away like snow in the spring and leaves a thin covering of lace in its wake . the aroma is full of yeasty and wheaty malt orange zest white pepper and some musty notes . it is quite delicate and also has a dash of tart orchard fruits . the flavor changes significantly through the course of a pull off the glass . at first it is very bready with hints of white pepper and just a touch of clove mingling with some lemon . in the middle it gains sort of a pear like fruitiness with wheat malt . the final act is a crazy twisting symphony of tart apple wine grapes and barnyard funkiness . quite enjoyable and very refreshing . it has hard to perceive any bitterness but that may just be the result of all the tartness . the taste is superb . the mouthfeel is fairly light with a lively carbonation that dances on the tongue . it finishes super dry but not so much so that it leaves the mouth tasting sticky . the aftertaste is merely a whisper of tartness and spice that lingers in my mouth . overall a quality saison that i found to be very enjoyable and quaffable . this is a wonderful beer that i highly recommend .,taste,1.0,1
a really terrible nose of grit protein finger nails raisins booze at first . then brown sugar and rose water . there is a nice mild sweet sugar quality to it though . palate is quite base with a rich sweetness but a poor body . that booze sort of comes through even . a bit smooth sweet and earthy nothing that is in the nose . good or bad . just solid and sort of soft on the tongue for the expected range . really do like the sugar quality though .,taste,0.8,1
ml bottle split into a pint glass and a snifter . a huge four finger head that recedes slowly to about a quarter inch cap fluffy lacing leaving nice rings down the glass . s plenty of toasty fruit berries cherries and melon . maybe a hint of burnt sugar and some breadiness . t wow lots of fruit here . blueberries raspberries black cherries and caramel . outstanding flavor and i ca n t say that i notice the alcohol one bit which is an achievement considering the abv . m silky smooth carbonation is just right and the finish is long and pleasant . d well i m pretty warm after the first one . i really want to open the second but . ok maybe i ll wait . the more time goes by the more i realize that the abv is taking hold and is probably the only reason that i wo n t be having more today . overall wow this is one helluva good beer . if it was n t so expensive and it was n t quite so hard to find i d be drinking this a lot more often .,taste,1.0,1
just a bad experience all around . i ended up dumping out this beer way in . served at cellar temp . a standard for the style copperish brown in color no head or lacing to speak of . not impressed . s typical anchor profile smell along with lots of caramel and smells almost syrupy . smells bigger than . t little to no carbonation to speak of lots of syrupy caramel malts and notes of fig and rotten plums but faint . a bit too sweet and off putting m syrupy period . d not bad if you like the flavor profile and a syrup consistency . bar far the worst barleywine i ve had .,taste,0.4,0
appearance lightly carbonated brilliantly clear obviously filtered deep amber ruby red . smell classic english yeast profile dark stone fruit very little english hop character taste on the bitter side of balanced some caramel mouthfeel this would get a better score i suspect if the beer was cask conditioned but still the carbonation level is nice and there are no tannins alcohols or other distractions . overall a very nice example of a best bitter a style which is hard to come by in the us . i d really like to try this beer unfiltered and cask conditioned . do not drink this beer cold the character of the ale really improved as my glass warmed up .,taste,0.6,1
poured from bottle to sam adam s glass on . a burnt orange hue almost no head and carbonation bubbles on the glass that would expect to see in a glass of pop . s i was expecting to get more citrus from this beer . instead just the smell of graham and sweetness . t mostly graham and marshamallow . i honestly could not taste any lime at all and would be hard pressed to guess this was key lime pie . still scratching my head on this one . m effervescent . not unpleasant but a little more fizz than i like to see in my beer . o i love shorts beers . their huma and brown are among my favorite daily drinkers and i would imagine what the company relies on to pay the bills . this beer undoubtedly falls into the experimental category something shorts is known far and wide for . while it was n t something i would drink again i m glad i had the opportunity to try it and welcome a brewery that is willing to think this far outside of the box .,taste,0.4,0
appearance honey and amber a slight cloudyness that makes it almost seem to glow smell nothing stood out too uniquely about the smell especially as compared to its surprising taste slight flowery undertones taste a surprisingly light taste a muted sweetness dry almost a musky or honeyed aftertaste mouthfeel very smooth certainly carbonated but only enough to accentuate its layers of flavor drinkability dry and refreshing i will certainly drink more but rather than cracking another i d more likely savor the first and try to figure out its different subtleties better .,taste,0.9,1
a pours a nice copper colored with a thin white head . seems to be heavily carbonated with a constant release of bubbles long after the pour . s this is a great smelling beer . very appetizing and you ca n t wait to take a sip . smells citrusy with maybe a touch of alcohol and malt . t it definately smells better than it tastes . nothing overly complex here but still a fine bitters . i would of prefered more hop bite . m tastes light and does n t linger in the mouth for long . i like the carbonation . no aftertaste at all . d this would be a good session beer . tastes lighter than it actually is and could give a decent buzz after a couple . my first goose island beer and this will definately give me reason to try more .,taste,0.6,1
pale copper body good clarity topped by three fingers plus of frothy white foam . strong hay aroma earthy too . weak malt base mild earthy hops notes slight light aftertaste . rushes quickly over the tongue with little to mark its passage . light mouthfeel . no impairment to drinkability just a lack of interest . neither offensive or noticeable . not worth seeking out but no reason to turn down one offered . it does come off as another risque beer marketing ploy . no reflection upon the review but intercourse offers the least interesting website i ve seen in the beer universe . simply a list of distributors not even a picture or descritption or even a list of their beers .,taste,0.4,0
aroma chocolate toffee sweetness . not much hop aroma detected . hershey s chocolate with a slight earthy aroma . appearance dark deep brown with a slight ruby hue when held up to the light . light brownish head retention that lasts with a tad bit of brussels lace . flavor watered down roasted and chocolate malt flavor with a hint of toffee . light bitterness at the end of swallow . mouthfeel light bodied and light carbonation . overall impression very light bodied dark ale . to me it tasted like a watered down stout . roasted character is distinct . a session beer for sure . would n t run out and get another bottle anytime soon but well brewed .,taste,0.4,0
this is the rd in the hp series that i have gotten to try all of them sent from the ever friendly gracious and generous johnqvegas . thanks again dustin . this beer was poured into a standard pint glass . copper color with less than finger of off white head that became a frothy cap rather quickly . some sparkly looking lacing is spotty but clinging fast . beer is nice and clear in color with lots of signs of active carbonation great columns of bubbles streaming up after a slight swirl . that swirl also brought the head back to nearly one finger again . smells of big citrusy hops grapefruit lemon mandarin oranges and perhaps even pineapple . the malts are n t really there enough to get me to pay attention . the malts do bring something to the table on the taste though . what they bring i m not sure was a good idea . there is a sweetness that turns soapy and mildly unpleasant before the hops rush in with brightly bitter and astringent citrusy flavors to scrub some soap away . i honestly thought that perhaps my glass was n t cleaned well enough so i grabbed another clean glass and another fresh bottle yeah . bad news sports fans . the soapiness is part of the flavor profile . i do n t know where it comes from but i just ca n t bring myself to blame the hops . the hops have enough troubles they are overdone but underflavored . too much astringent bitterness without the flavor to support it . this was as though yazoo decided to attempt a west coast hop bomb but used the same malt profile as the previous few batches . somewhere in the effort things went awry . this is the worst of the hop projects that i have tried in terms of flavor . the body and mouthfeel are pretty standard compared to other batches a redeeming quality i assure you . the drinkability also suffers due to the problems in the flavor . i d like to see yazoo try to lighten up the malt try for something sweet and light crisp and clean and use a little more of the hops in the boil for aroma and flavoring a little less dry hopping and perhaps create an amazingly refreshing american pale ale . this ipa just does n t stand up to the other beers that i have enjoyed by yazoo . it seems i can tell what they were going for but the best laid plans of mice and men .,taste,0.4,0
i ordered this beer at my local ethiopia joint . they had a dark and a light version . first the bottle is neat looking . it was served with a pilsner glass . the beer looks like most american layers a little darker . the nose is slightly malty nothing impressive . the taste is unique and great . there is a sweetness followed by a crisp bone dry finish . this beer is a good find i wish it were more readily available .,taste,0.9,1
poured into snifter pitch black . dark tan thin bubbly head . oily lace with very little retention . nice example of smelling the barrel . hints of peat scotch vanilla and wood are there . blending could be better . not as profound as wanted . the dark malts sweetin up as the beer warms . taste does n t have what i look for in a ris bomb . not very deminsional and its predictable . the peat is faint with scotch accents . the malt is mediocre on the backend with an expected burn . aftertaste is dark malt with a burnt toast hint . although some odds are against this beer its still a decent sipper . it was not what i wanted it to be out of a yr old barrel . i was looking for something with more definition and more potency . i think old raspy may even have this one beat . .,taste,0.6,1
this oatmeal stout was dark in color and rich in flavor . upon first sip the after taste of chocolate and coffee lingered which enhanced my overall like for this beer . the viscosity was thick and creamy with a smooth head . i would definately recommend this to other stout lovers .,taste,0.9,1
the lady brought this back from vegas . a clear golden color with a half finger of white head . s very malty . lots of two row in there . the malt smelled very crisp until it warmed a touch then the bret started to creep in slightly . t the crisp malt and the bret worked really well together . this one was really balanced nicely . a little bit sweet as well . m it had that nice bret dryness to it . d this was a nice beer . not something that would blow my mind but something boringly solid . i would love to see this as a summer seasonal and then get nb to ny .,taste,0.6,1
the scaldis poured a orange haze with very little head or foamy lacing . the smell was fruity and of sweet caramel . the taste was powerfully alcoholic at first then got better the more it warmed . it was sweet and the caramel was the first thing i could taste . it was moderate to highly carbonated . it was pretty bitter on the finish . overall a quality quad .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into an english pint glass . a golden slight haze with a rocky white head that laces as it reduces . s nice piney scent evident even at a distance but not overwhelming . t pine bite is mellower than expected giving way to creamy textures and a very mild malt presence . a nice change from the ever less balanced dipas proliferating in the market . very subtle and laid back . this tastes like a dipa that has made it to india rather than one that never made the voyage . m smooth a bit of hop oil feel . creamy and full on the tongue and palate . d the interesting textures made this a good slow sipper and an enjoyable break from the emerging pattern of american copycat hop bomb dipas .,taste,0.9,1
poured from pint bottle to jever flute . a pours a clear deep brown with large solid head . s flat nose with some light fresh foamy character . t layer upon layer of delicious dark sweet malt . enough hops to keep it interesting but not enough to be noticable . m low attenuation quite sweet and full . could be tough to down another . overall a very likable beer good for sipping after dinner . look elsewhere if you are a hop head .,taste,0.9,1
i had a corona and lime with tacos tonight and i enjoyed it . for this review im having more minus the lime . i said the same thing about heineken i think this beer gets rated worse than it deserves . im not saying i like it but jeez its not that bad . looks kind of darker than i expected golden orange zero head but when u first pour it sure looks like soda . smells like a macro . ok is it some weird psychological thing or is there really some lime in the beer . i smell it maybe it s on my hands from earlier actually the more i sniff the worse it smells . tastes pretty plain i guess thats why u add the lime . hmmm like i said about the smell the more i drink the worse it tastes . but it never reaches the level of awful for me . i mean of course compared to some of the truly wonderful brews out there yes corona is awful . by itself no fruit as a review on this website and alphabetically between brutal bitter and dead guy in my reviews this beer sucks . the taste is pretty bad but i give it points for drinkability because it s fun to cut up a lime make some guac and have a couple of these . oh yeah and there was recently a discussion in the beer forum about beers that are good out of the bottle as opposed to poured into a glass . i ll pop a lime wedge right in the bottle and say this is one that might be better with no additional dirty dishes,taste,0.3,0
a very light in color very similar to a lot of the brews that come out of that place in the mo . s pretty fruity smelled very sweet and descent t tastes like a hoppy bud . it s actually fairly tasty though . m zingy and very crisp d i know i could definately drink a lot of this beer in the summer months .,taste,0.6,1
baltika pours a crystal clear straw yellow with a fizzy white head that quickly disappears . continuous bubbles coming from the bottom make this a decently attractive looking beer . however it s all downhill from there . the nose starts out as basically a stronger version of an american macro lager with lots of adjuncty notes corn etc . a bit of alcohol is there and then a bit of white wine smells i associate with dortmunder lagers show up . the taste is where this beer hits rock bottom . there is a bit of sickeningly sweetness up front with a powerful wallop of sour tangy bite that sticks around . not nice at all . a bit of alcohol heat shows up when the beer warms a bit . the mouthfeel is also very offputting . it s like fizzy syrup . yuck . this was a fun beer to try once as all beers are but i wo n t be drinking it again . i only made it halfway through this bottle before pouring it out .,taste,0.2,0
a a dark chocolatey dark stout . average head . low carbonation . s many spices prevalent . there are a lot of moving parts here t smooth for a strong stout but at the end there are multiple flavors popping up . fruits chocolate malts spices etc . too many to be able to pick out individual items . m an explosion of flavours . low carbonation . d i rank it low in drinkability because the high alcohol content is not masked at all . it is too overwhelming . you are done after even though the taste is excellent .,taste,0.9,1
year and months since my first taste of this divine concoction . this is an update on how it s held up since then . jet black body with a thin dark mocha head . aroma is still densely chocolaty with fringes of toffee chocolate toffee and creme . wonderful aroma still very pleasing to the senses . taste is still huge . enormous amounts of dark coffee beans hazelnut rich chocolate cocoa sweet toffee brown sugar caramel residual sugars burnt toast and fringes of light vanilla . absolutely extrodinary . this beer has held up and then some . by far one of the best ris ever brewed . this is a beer that proudly makes me say i m from houston texas damnit . just phenomenal .,taste,1.0,1
a nice smooth stout rich in coffee notes to smell earthy garden bed flavours like a rich shiraz . aftertaste is a citrus type tang . exceptionally smooth for a bottle conditioned ale worth buying a few and simply enjoying them seems like an ale one should not overcontemplate . simple smooth and satisfying .,taste,1.0,1
sampled on vintage pours a completely opaque black with not much head at all . smell is very sweet and boozy with a touch of earthy coffee . not much coffee though . taste is kind of stouty but mostly a bland dry malt boozefest . i do n t get any coffee not even coffee bitterness . it s like a joke that i m not in on . mouthfeel is decent but too thin for the alcohol . drinkability is poor unless your purpose is to get drunk . in that case it s awesome . overall i keep giving southern tier chances and most of the time they disappoint .,taste,0.4,0
oz . bottle . pours almost black with a thin tan head . aroma of roasted malt and dark fruit some coffee notes as well . full body . coffee roasted malt and some dark fruit on the palate . finish is medium and bitter . i guess there can not be a bad beer from sn .,taste,0.7,1
served from a bottle no freshness indicator on the label very clear dark golden to light brown with a moderate light tan head which dissipated quickly distinct hop nose but i am not sure if it is strong enough to justify the name of this offering . nonetheless a very pleasant floral cittus aroma despite the aggressive hopping a certain maltiness remains in the background providing tremendous balance.overall a good body not as heavy as some other ambers that i have had . all in all a good offering not sure i d move it into heavy rotation but i certainly could throw a few back in short order,taste,0.9,1
my friends and i drank quite a number of these this winter before discovering that the they we were being sold year old beer . when we discovered this we did n t slow down for a second . spicy and almost kinda sweet it combines the roasted nut and ginger spice flavors that are associated with the holiday season . this beer could get away with being all about the flavor but it is also remarkably smooth . this beer is expensive but worth every penny .,taste,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 .,taste,0.7,1
february marks the release date of this cable jumping abv liquid electric . i popped the cap and immediately recognized the distinct belgian nose that i ve come to love . eager to smell more i gave a sturdy pour into a large white wine glass with a slight taper . my suspicions were confirmed when phenol notes and banana peel burst out of the glass . exercising more patience than previously thought possible i observed an orange and ruby glow set beneath opaque copper in the body . the off crme colored head provided a nice contrast that enticed me to take this beer for a ride . i gave the glass a white knuckle grip and poured a hefty ration into my gulley . i instantly shifted gears and felt the electricity make my hair stand up . i sensed subtle hints of toffee and pepper notes encapsulated in a surprisingly quaffable beer . fast forward minutes lips coated in residual sugar and a middle palate covered in bitterness i m dizzy and joyfully stupefied . this brew s most pronounced feature is its sneaky ability to remain drinkable at such a high alcohol content .,taste,0.6,1
the beer was poured into a pub glass . appearance the beer poured a clear light coppery coloration . the beer had tight continuous carbonation . the head was one finger high off white coloration . there was very little head retention to this beer . smell the beer has a very sweet hoppy base with apricots in each smell . there is a very good melding of the smell going on here . taste the beer has a very good well blended spicy apricot with floral hops taste . the beer has a great malty wheaty taste backing the fruit . mouthfeel drinkability the beer is light bodied . there is a good balance between the hops and fruit . this is not a syrupy sweetly sticky beer . this is a very tasty well made sessionable beer .,taste,0.9,1
vintage . tawny sunset orange is quite clear and luminous . a half finger eggshell head is shortly present but disappears quickly . soft orange grapefruit and pine is on the nose with wraith like candy sweetness . alcohol spice is present . candy like malt sweetness cradles the citrusy piney hops . nuttiness and caramel notes are there as well . a firm resinous bitterness balances . softly warming alcohol rides out a fine metallic twang . medium light bodied for such a big beer . decent but somewhat one dimensional . no single distinctive character hints that aging would be worthwhile i d guess this one s better fresh .,taste,0.6,1
pours a cloudy golden orange color with whiteish highlights . has an average white head with no lacing left on the glass . the aroma is of banana and clove smells like a hefe . the taste is more of an american wheat but does have some of the hefe qualities . it has the dry wheat malt flavors with just a hint of banana and lemon . i m not that big fan of american wheat ales but this one is n t as astringent and has a decent flavor . the ale has a moderate body fizzy carbonation yet finishes relatively smooth . a good wheat beer just an average hefe . good summer type brew .,taste,0.6,1
from the menu balance of malt and hops . initial head and lace die to nearly nothing on the glass . clear liquid dark gold color dish soap smell from an improperly cleaned glass . too bad . similar to a british mild . this is a malty offering but there s enough hop to give it some balance . a rich beer in terms of the body . the finish is mildly astringent it dies on the tongue quickly .,taste,0.8,1
received a pint bottle as a gift was intrigued by the bottle being almost completely in german . you see weizen on a beer and expect a weis . you see smokebeer on a beer and think wait is this a weis or a smoked porter maybe . not speaking fluent german i had no idea . when i opened poured and smelled i thought to myself hey this smells just like liquid smoke . that was weird enough but the beer tastes just like liquid smoke too . which is awesome if you re using it to mix into a baste for bbq chicken but it s just creepy when you try to drink it . no thanks germany i ll stick to beers that do n t remind me of mesquite chicken .,taste,0.3,0
had on tap at grill one eleven . appearance is nice . sort of light golden somewhat hazy color . smell is very nice but way less apple than i was expecting . taste was really nice . beer forward with hints of apple and spice and a very nice crisp clean finish . mouthfeel was good fairly light but because of the complexity i would n t have more than one or two .,taste,0.9,1
after seeing a few guys on my campus wearing ufo t shirts i put this high on my list of beers to try for no other reason than to see how mediocre it was . i m trying it now and and it s barely a step up from mediocre . i was going to give it a for taste but realized that for a wheat beer it has little flavor . all the other characteristics are there but when i see unfiltered wheat beer on the label i want to feel as if i just did a face plant in the middle of kansas . no such luck here kemosabe .,taste,0.6,1
stone arrogant bastard ale oz bomber recent brewing argued over medium pour in a tulip glass poured dark ruddy brown with a medium sized mostly lasting fizzy off white head . smelt of strong citrusy lemon lime hops some light piney perfumey hops as well with light sweet caramel tones . pineapple candy overall . taste was upfront strong grapefruit and moderate pine with light nutty maltiness followed by a dark breaded maltiness somewhat bittersweet followed by a second front of hops this time harshly grapefruit in nature followed by an herbal tea like bitter hops licorice and the same sweet gelatineous lingering finish . mouthfeel was medium bodied slightly creamy fizzy and moderately astringent . overall the nose is spellbinding the appearance good . the balance of hops to malt seems such to enliven the hops but to not let it get overly out of character . perfect in that sense . the finish is rich with flavors but i would have liked to see a bit more complexity on the foretaste though . excellent overall .,taste,0.8,1
oz bottle courtesy of stx lax thanks jacob . into a ccb snifter and a goblet for my girlfriend who will be copiloting on this review . a pours a very dark amber with only a bit of light making it through the edges when held to the light . not much in the way of a head which is expected given the high abv . just a thin ring of bubbles around the edge . for what it is it s nice looking . s the barrel certainly makes itself known right off the bat it s strong and forward in the nose and gives it a slightly boozy aroma that works well with the burnt sugar and vanilla notes . i m not getting much else but i really like it so far . t wow . lots of strong toffee and caramel notes vanilla and toasted almond . and plenty of bourbon . i ca n t place what it is but something reminds me of german chocolate cake only without the chocolate . and then there s a bit of the oak in the finish . fantastic . m smooth and creamy good carbonation and just a little heat from the booze at the end . o firestone continues to impress with their reserve series . parabola was and still is one of my favorite beers and this one is almost that good . certainly one of the best barleywines that i ve ever had . another reason that i wish i still lived on the west coast .,taste,1.0,1
brought home in luggage from spain this beer was poured into a duvel glass . straw colored with a tall thick head that disappeared by the time i rinsed the can out . smell was inviting for me liking the corn and all . taste was mellow with a biting carbonation felt nice throughout and enjoyed it quite alot . excellent spanish offering,taste,0.6,1
ounce shorty bottle poured into a snifter . pours a mahogany hue ruddy red with a small off white head that recedes quickly . aroma is full blown fruity hops . slightly floral and hinting at a fresh grapefruit . caramel malts come through barely but they are there . flavor is hops upfront the flavor belies the aroma as the hops are peppery and biting . alcohol follows with a chewy malt backing that barely balances the hop . hops in the middle are resinous and piney . i would almost guess simcoe but the site says chinook . alcohol sneaks back in on the finish as well as the cracked black pepper flavor of the hops . mouthfeel is lush and oily perfect carbonation . very nice brew the bitterness would be helped by a little more malt backing but overall very good . batch this year is way more balanced than last . the alcohol is hidden way better than the last batch . very smooth and drinkable . be careful .,taste,0.9,1
very excited to try this one . i was told it would be interesting at the store when i selected it . i have a oz bottle and have poured it into a glass goblet i recently picked up . the color is a pale clear orange . even some shades of pink like a blush wine . the aroma is also similar to a blush wine . definite smell of alcohol present . reminds me of college days buying box wines . the head was a challenge to try and build it came up bright white and dissipated very quickly . the carbonation is very low and the beer tastes similar to a wine probably the grapes in the brew . strong alcohol warming on the swallow is present . this beer is very winey in all characteristics . very little if any hop or malt flavors present . dominated by the off sweetness provided by the grapes . this reminds me of the post about when is beer not beer anymore it is exactly this kind of experimental fringe brew that i love to have around in the world of brewing . in my opinion dfh is the best us brewery pushing beer thresholds right now and i really dig almost all of their beers . back to the beer . the bottle says and it is right there smacking you inthe face . no sneaky drunkeness here . the brew is rather thin and very easily drinkable if you dont mind sweet liquids . the man at the beer store was correct this is a rather interesting brew . if you are expecting a typical malty or hoppy beer this is not for you . but if you enjoy trying every beer you can get your hands on grab one of these . just try one though it is very possible that you wont like this one .,taste,0.6,1
looks like you would expect for a pale ale . light golden color and crisply clear . well balanced smell nothing striking . taste is malty yet crisp but with a sharp adjunct like finish which is off putting . mouthfeel is quite crisp for such a light beer but the drinkability and overall impression is nothing special but light enough to keep drinking .,taste,0.6,1
a pours a dark caramel with tan head much like a coke . head dissipates quickly . s a strong smell of grape and other fruits maybe citrus . notes of alcohol many other smells i cant pick up on spices . t alcohol aftertaste sweet sugary with grapes and citric tones . many other flavors very complex . m carbonation retains stings the tounge a bit but smoothe finish . d strong brew best to sip many flavors to decifer .,taste,0.9,1
this beer pours a very dark murky brown color with some amber tinges . a very nice amount of creamy off white head that lingers around for a while and leaves a weak amount of lacing . smell wise initially i picked up on some hops and a weak malt followed by some subtle coffee chocolate notes . flavor wise wow there is a pretty intense roasted coffee chocolate flavor going on no hops in the flavor though . i was really surprised at how much flavor this packs its intensely roasty but not over the top . there is not much else going on aside from a slight nuttiness but the simplicity really sets the roasted coffee on its own which is nice . this beer is on the thin side was really disappointed that it was not as smooth and creamy as the head . given the abv this beer is extremely drinkable .,taste,1.0,1
from a trois pistoles pours a near opaque garnet hue with a tight and persistent light tan head . aroma is of ripe dark fruit esters and a touch of brown sugar . the flavor is excellent and only gets better as it warms . this beer is really an exercise in subtlety with notes of raisin molasses and toasty buttery caramel malt but nothing overwhelming . everything blends quite nicely here . the label correctly describes this beer as mellow . the finish is somewhat yeasty and phenolic . the mouthfeel could have used a bit more weight in my opinion but the carbonation is right on and the drinkability is very good think dark tripel . unibroue makes very drinkable and tasty high octane ales and this offering is no exception .,taste,0.9,1
it has an attractive orange kopper appearance and bubbly head . i ranked the syrupy smell pretty low but just because it is about the same as most belgians which is still pretty good . the taste is what i thought was the most outstanding aspect of this beer . it has a long drawn out after taste that is all over the place from heavy belgian syrup to a whole array of fruity flavors but it stayed relativly dry and did n t get too sweet . this is a pretty heavy and expensive beer so it did n t get the best drinkability from me but this is more than a worth a try .,taste,1.0,1
so as i try for most of my ratings i use the overall section as my personal preference for a beer . the other ratings accord to style . as far as an eba goes this one is n t bad . where it misses though really hurts the ratings . it is a nice looking brew perhaps a bit light in the color . off white head is there and provides nice contrast . it fades quickly some lacing is left . aroma has the usual caramel sweet bread toasted malt . same can be said about the flavors . it s a sweet er beer not much by the way of hops and b c of this i do n t think the clear bottle has any effect on the liquid . for me this is fairly bland other than the sweet bread caramel . half pint would do me right .,taste,0.8,1
oz . can . pours gold with a frothy head that vanishes very quickly . also assertive carbonation at first but quickly loses carbonation after ten minutes bubbles were barely noticeable by eye or tongue . very faint aromas or beer corn and hops just a touch of skunk . crisp tasty grainy surprisingly hoppy for the style . good strong flavor for the style . when the carbonation was strong that pushed the hops . hint of skunk on the taste but in a good way . clean taste throughout . mild aftertaste . no off flavors . a good adjunct lager . memories both of beers from my childhood and of recent trips to italy where stores sold single cans or bottles and euro lagers ruled fond memories of drinking three horses while cooking . trader joe s stocks this . as good or better than heineken and much cheaper giving me a good summer brew . for those looking at the numbers let me stress the taste makes up for the low marks in other categories also this would be good straight from the can .,taste,0.8,1
poured a dark amber with a good head . smelled like perfume floral hops tasted like sugar dissolved in lighter fluid and then sprayed with perfume couldnt keep it in my mouth long enough to comment on mouthfeel i couldnt drink this. my second official drainpoor .,taste,0.2,0
incredibly smooth doppelbock . smell of orange and chocolate with a small hint of a peaty wood . initial overwhelming taste of chocolate but toned down with well balanced hops throughout the drink . a complex beer that goes well with cheesecake which i consumed mine with . certainly a beer i will pick up again .,taste,1.0,1
this beer pours very dark brown colour clear when held to the light with lots and lots of foamy off white head . it smells of toasted malt . the taste has a sweet candy essence bubblegum fruit and a thin caramel malt body . the carbonation is on the low side the finish showing a bit more sweet malt . this is quite tasty and easy to put back .,taste,0.6,1
a pours orangey red sort of a lighter shade of amber . a lingering off white head initially about a finger but gradually falls into a mild foam top . carbonation apparent but not extreme as in some macro brews as the bubbles are much finer and fewer . s typical lager but without smelling to grassy . perhaps a little something sweet buried in there . t crisp and clean the flavor does n t linger on the palette . nothing offensive at all just not much there in the first place . m light mouthfeel thin but bubbly . i would n t say over carbonated but just fizzy . again the bubbles seem finer smaller than a more heavily carbonated macro . d to be honest a perfect session beer . nothing is overly noticeable and aside from the heavier carbonation i could drink these all night . on top of that at for a barrel its the perfect beer to keep on tap for company or for me when i ve got a whole lot of nothing to do but watch college hoops . one general warning though . having gone to college outside philadelphia but also having family in florida i have to say the discrepancy between the lots brewed in pa and fl seems to be large . i ve always loved it in pa and it s been hit or miss in fl .,taste,0.6,1
pours a golden straw color that cloudy with a fluffy head . it keeps a soapy lace all the way down . beer is nice and healthy as its out of the new harvest collection and is fresh until jan . looks like a typical wheat beer . for some reason i expected it to be red . all i smell are cherries . cherries and some malt background . much much else happening . i was actually quite surprised by the st initial taste . i like it . it reminds me of magic hats wacko if you ve ever had it . this beer has a front of cherry that is nicely balanced with a bit of malt flavor in the background that finishes with plenty of sourdough bready goodness . i liked this one . it was well balanced and enjoyable . not the overpowering cherry tart i was expecting . i pleasant surprise .,taste,0.8,1
i love to open a boddingtons in front of peolple that have never had one . they can not get over the way it pours and then settles into a true pub style straight from the tap head . boddingtons has one of the nicest aromas out there a little honey mixed with vanilla . great color true gold each and every time i crack one open . the taste is very creamy and a bit refreshing . i would also recommend it for some of your novice beer drinking friends . i tried it out on some newbies and converted them on the spot . it has a great mouthfeel you know you are drinking a superb ale after having a boddingtons .,taste,0.8,1
this is not brewed in england this is actually brewed in ohio . atleast the one that i bought here in florida was . a very very dark tinted brown head thick as sludge s coffee t coffee chocolate and toffee m good carbonation feels nice d not drinkable on a hot day way too heavy but on a cool night it is amazing .,taste,1.0,1
this beer looks like an innocent pale ale and is anything but . as soon as the bottle is opened a massively hoppy smell finds your nose . the strength of the beer is hidden well by its bitterness and the aromatic hops . it has a malty taste that supports the heavy hop usage and makes it dangerously drinkable for a beer in its alcohol range . at a bottle it s almost worth it . another great offering from southern tier . it s called un earthly and it is .,taste,1.0,1
out of bottle dragged across the nation from phoenix this beer was a cloudy orange color with an expansive three finger head of golden labrador colored foam . the retention was impressive as the head turned rocky after a while and the lacing was equally respectable . the aroma was complex ripened fruit slightly sour yeast sweet malt and spices . the flavors were unique and challenging . at first it was malty and slightly sweet then it went bluntly sour and tangy with wheat and yeast . further developments included musty grain citrus as it warmed and a long hoppy finish that stuck to my tongue . for a belgian pale ale i found myself perplexed was it a bad representation of the style or so advanced that i was flabbergasted . the mouthfeel was good the carbonation a little on the fizzy side and the body medium . after pondering i finally concluded i had to tip my fedora to this one like my favorite type of woman it was wild and demanding but well worth taking home .,taste,1.0,1
a this poured a nearly opaque dark cherry with a bit of tan head . s it smelled very sweet like raisin and pineapple and molasses and toffee with some citrus and powdered sugar and a bit of bready yeast . t it tasted very sweet too like powdered sugar and caramel and milk chocolate . this was balanced by lots of bitterness primarily of grapefruit and pineapple . it also tasted a bit of bready yeast and alcohol . it had a super bitter and clean aftertaste with some alcohol warming . m it was somewhat thick with moderate carbonation . d this had a huge and tasty flavor that balanced tons of bitterness with tons of sweetness . it had a nice body but could have been fuller . it was pretty hot too so it needed to be sipped . age could probably really improve this but it s quite nice fresh .,taste,0.9,1
poured it straight from the bottle into a pint glass . a medium brown bit of a reddish tint . not cloudy at all and lots of visible bubbles from the carbonation . a tiny bit of head after the first pour which was a creamy color dissipated almost immediately and left no lacing behind on the glass . s malty not very strong . would like a little more smell to it if you know what i mean . still the grainy and sweet notes were nice and reminiscent of what you d smell with more intensity in a stout . t malty and grainy with some sweetness and a slight caramel taste . the taste is mild but pleasant . no hops bitterness detected . m i enjoyed how it fizzed over my tongue but at the same time think that ales like this should be a little less carbonated . the beer has a lighter body and is an easy drinker for sure . smooth finish . overall i d say this is an interesting ale that s something a stout lover like myself would reach for on a summer day . the malts are pleasant and i could see this being a session beer . i m not disappointed with my purchase and i m not just saying that because i m from philly . again could take the carbonation down a notch but a nice drink .,taste,0.9,1
poured to a nice head that disappated very fast . not what i expected . beer was more brownish than gold in color . no lacing at all . smelled slightly sweet and thats about it . had a very mild smell . maybe a hint of caramel . tasted a little on the sweet side . with a slightly bitter aftertaste . no flavors hung around . felt very thin in the mouth almost watery . i thought the carbonation was a little excessive . i wanted to try the spoetzl brewery products and did . my first impression wasnt very good .,taste,0.6,1
a very black with a thick brown head that retains somewhat and laces a little . no highlights or translucence just deep blackness . s a very inviting blend dominated by the belgian yeast that gives the smell a dominant banana bread aroma . underneath is roasted chocolate malt light vanilla and citrus providing good complementary variety . t certainly all of the flavors from the smell are there but rather than presenting themselves they are piled on top of each other . the roasty malts are most present . imagine mixing a lot of your favorite foods in a bowl and eating though it does n t taste terrible the flavors do n t seem to complement each other or have any order . not very enjoyable in its current state but hopefully the flavors can mellow with age . m medium carbonation but some thick smoothness that does bring forward the chocolate and citrus that the brewer is going for and complements the medium full body . d as mentioned above the flavors work laboriously on the palette and the high abv work against the drinkability of this beer .,taste,0.6,1
poured a beautiful clear golden hue with a puffy white head that left some clingy lacing on the glass . nice fizzy carbonation but not overly carbonated . smell was of bananas end cloves . the exact smell i was looking for . also the smell of wheat . taste was very fresh . slight hop bitterness but the weizen yeast flavors stole the show . bubblegum banana and clove made my mouth water . mouthfeel was medium bodied and the carbonation was almost perfect in the palate . an awesome beer to drink on a hot day for its refreshing qualities . a great alternative to the unfiltered hefeweizens on the market .,taste,0.8,1
a deep black with slight dark brown highlights . small beige brown head went fast . i m not seeing much lacing . a few dots here and there . s right away the smokiness is n t really massive . some nice chocolaty alcohol . a bit of cantaloupe . t good sweet smokey beer . was expecting something a lot more extreme . cantaloupe whisky alcohol maple syrup sweetness and dark chocolate bitterness . a bit of dark fruit . i d say the alcohol fits in well . m is n t thin but feels a bit thin . might be the taste . sharp but moderate carbonation . mouthfeel ai n t this beers strong point . d good . i d drink a pint of it in a bar if the mouthfeel was more satisfying . well nothing really massive about this beer . it s good though .,taste,0.8,1
this is a great dipa . it was recommended by the owner of the liquor collection when i was living in hawaii . a pours a deep cloudy bronze color . s smell is of hops and malt . taking a quick whiff of this brew the drinker will definitely get a hint of what s to come . t this thing tastes very hoppy and malty . as one reviewer pointed out this taste is similar to a barley wine i.e. the sweet malt backbone cuts through the hops . the brew also finishes dry and refreshing . m this one hangs on your tongue after each sip which is a good thing . d very drinkable but because of the high abv having two is more than enough . great brew from mad river . now all i need to do is fined it out here in socal lol .,taste,1.0,1
fairly clear golden in color with some yeast chunks floating about . the aroma is super pleasant and citrusy . it s one of the best pale ale aromas i have smelled . but the taste is subpar . it does n t live up to what the aroma suggests . you think you ll get something close to an ipa when you smell it but what you get is a slightly watery mouthfeel and a slightly citrusy taste and finish . it s not bad by any means . this is a highly drinkable ale and i really enjoyed it . it s not exciting but it s a solid pale ale .,taste,0.6,1
a an intensely dark ruby with a small tan head maybe i am too careful with my pour . you can see through it if you strain your eyes i could barely make out my fingers with a bit of sunlight behind it . s hops at first . the weak sweetness of the malts comes in next with some light roasted notes and a fruity sensation possibly of raisins or prunes . t the bitterness is mild to my surprise i was expecting more hop presence . the dark malts come in brilliantly not heavy on the sweet and very burnt caramel and smoky grain like in nature . smooth with some complexity no alcohol at all and a slight shy bread like aftertaste that leaves my mouth comfortable not too dry or sticky and not too bitter in the back . m very nice carbonation could be better if the brew was a little heavier in body . the after feel is clean with some remaining burnt flavors and a light hop bitterness that fade to a faint sweetness . d very drinkable anytime . this is one of my favorite styles but one i have yet to try on tap . if you ca n t find this schwarzbier close to home a more easily obtained domestic example of this style is sam adams black lager which is very good as well .,taste,0.9,1
chestnut color with a medium sized pale beige head . some lacings . the smell is impressive . basically just hops grapefruit floral notes bitter resins tobacco and grass . one sided as hell but kind of cool . the taste is equally one sided but here it just goes wrong . it s just bitter hop notes of grapefruit resins and grass with absolutely no malts to back it up . no way near enough sweetness to balance it . it tastes like bitter hop water and that is not a compliment . the finish is short and fairly bitter with notes of earthy and raw grassy hops . no body to talk about watery texture a mess . even if i judge this for what it is it s still bad . the flavor lacks any positive characteristics . if poking at the government becomes more important than brewing good beer it s no surprise that the quality suffers . this must be a joke and i do n t find it funny .,taste,0.3,0
from notes . had at savor . a pours a dark brown with an inch of tan head and light carbonation . s smells of chocolate vanilla and roasted malts . t taste is similiar to the nose some chocolate vanilla dark fruits and roasted malts but also kind of metallic . m medium body and low carbonation . d an ok porter . easy to drink but the metallic taste is offputting . would give another shot .,taste,0.6,1
iv had this on draft cans and bottles . bars house parties almost everywhere . i must admit i love pbr . now im a ipa fan but i score pbr in relation to other beers in its price range . localy availablt or about for a before deposit a cant expect much for budget beer but pbr pours a decent clearish yellow with a light lace . s kinda not real obvious but a slight bitter smell to other beers in its class . t to me pbr holds more flavor than other beers in its class . a good amount of carbonation but holds its different taste better than others in this class . m about even to some other brands . d id rather drink this than any of its competitors . while some will mock you for being scene for drinking pbr it really is better than its alternatives and better yet its not trying to be more than what it is .,taste,0.8,1
burnt sienna brown amber with red highlights and a murky interior . the head is beige to off white with fine bubbles and leaves a slight lacing in a fine film . the interior carbonation is nearly continuous . the aroma of honey sweetened black tea is pervasive with molasses toffee and over ripe pear in the background . with warmth a hint of brandy slips through . brother thelonious is highly acidic and lightly salty with a fair amount of hop bitterness and light tartness in the snifter glass . the aroma seems to be left behind which is unfortunate . a medium to full body with a dry finish and lively carbonation . the alcohol is too assertive and the final impression is a bit chalky . this is better as a sipper but rather lackluster for this style and a let down because as nice as it looks and smells ultimately the taste is what makes the beer .,taste,0.6,1
appearance looks like a typical session ale . my head was n t very good and it disseminated quickly . great color . nice honey orange color . the beer is mildly transparent and there are little carbonation bubbles . smell bright hoppy floral notes with a heavy dose of citrus . sweet malts . this beer smells pretty yeasty . taste very fruity ale . this is an easy drinking beer . perfect for a nice summer day . this ipa is n t that heavy on the hops . it is definitely weak compared to e.g . stone ipa . the hots fail to impress . this ipa is somewhat flacid . however it does finish well . mouthfeel medium bodied . it dissolves pretty easily . there is a good blend of ingredients that make the beer an easy swallow . however the carbonation seems to make up somewhat for the content . not worth swishing around for too long . i would n t sit on this beer too long lest it lose some of its character . drinkability very drinkable beer . what this beer lacks in characteristics it makes up for in an easy chug . i like this beer though it definitely is not the most interesting ipa i ve ever had . i m willing to believe lagunitas can do even better than this . i ll try more of there beers and save this one for an august bbq . on the other hand it s a good ipa for a beginner who may be frightened by a more potent elixir .,taste,0.6,1
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 .,taste,0.3,0
this cream ale appears light gold with a small white head . it smells a bit citrus like . i get notes of orange and lemon . there is a bit of light grainy bread like smell as well . it has a nice subdued grassy floral flavor . there is a nice little bit of a lemon and orange flavor to the beer . there is a grainy and honey like flavor as well . a potent bitterness follows in the aftertaste . the bitterness lingers on for a while . this is really nice cream ale . it starts as conventional cream ale but it ends with an unconventional hoppy bitter finish . there is a medium high carbonation and it has a somewhat smooth mouth feel . it is very drinkable . i could see myself getting a growler of this when the weather gets hot . i could drink this all day . overall a great cream ale that has a nice hoppy finish .,taste,0.9,1
poured from a growler into a pint glass . light gold color quickly fading head . smells like a cheap malt liquor like you d find in a oz . tastes like miller genuine draft . my friend and i were really disappointed . ending up making red beers from it since it was so awful . when i got home i ended up drain pouring it . hate to give a beer from bp such a low mark but it really was awful . pretty sure my growler was clean so i do n t get it . maybe i just have to stay away from this style .,taste,0.2,0
enjoyed this on tap in a brandy snifter glass at the deschutes brew pub in portland oregon a pours a dark mahogany color with a red tint . produces a very thin off white head coating which quickly dissipates to a thin lacing . very thin looking profile to the beer . s very complex aroma with roasted caramel nutty malt and a fruity presence of raisins dates fruitcake cherries sour apples . i also picked up the presence of the pinot noir barrel aging process in this complex aroma . t a complex dark fruit taste which is very smooth and carries an earthy woody profile of flavors from the pinot noir barrel aging . mid stream in the taste profile is a caramel toffee roasted malt presence which smooths out the initial sweet taste of the dark fruits . the finish is quite smooth and dry to the palette . m very smooth profile with minimal carbonation for such a complex beer . there is a creaminess and smoothness to this beer which is very unique especially given the abv which does not really show it self in the taste . this is quite dangerous . d this is an excellent interpretation of the strong ale category . this beer was off the charts in terms of the experience . i drank this with very little knowledge of the history and associated hype of the release as i happened to be in portland or traveling and stopped in to the deschutes brew pub . the person next to me at the bar was sipping this beer and it looked delicious . highly recommended but be weary of the high alcohol content .,taste,1.0,1
light medium bodied very dark reddish brown with a nice tan head . aroma is roasted malt coffee chocolate and a hint of spice . taste is coffee dark chocolate maybe some anise nicely balanced with spicy hops bite at the finish . very nice porter a little light in body but excellent for taste . smooth creamy and very drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
this one pours out a copper brown color with a two inch off white head that provides some lacing . the aroma is surprisingly malty for an aipa though the hops are most certainly detectable in the nose . its flavor easily makes up for the lacking aroma though . here the hops come out to play . there are hints of citrus grapefruit pine and a nice bitter overtone throughout the sip . it is medium bodied and nicely carbonated . this one is definitely worth checking out .,taste,0.9,1
presentation ml custom green bottle . excellent bottle presentation . has a great classic feel to it . no freshess date appearance clear amber with an active level of carbonation that produces a fine whispy semi sticky white lace . smell lovely cloying aroma of sweet malts caramel a faint floral bouquet and grain . taste full bodied rich malt profile . malt sweetness is even with some caramel biscuit flavours and slick mouthfeel . it s quickly balanced by a freshly milled grain dryness and flavours . hops are delicate floral and very pleasing on the palate . there s also some lemony bitterness pulls through and adds to the overall dryness . notes this is an absolutely lovely lager . all the characteristcs one would expect but with a unique colour and fuller dosage of malt .,taste,1.0,1
oz into us pint a hazy orange with a rich slightly off white foam that leaves excellent fine lacing with each drink s soft citrus with almost a mint aroma . you can still smell some malt but mostly really rich hops . smells almost sweet . t the bitterness rolls over the mouth and ends in a sugary ending . you get some honey and that mintiness that i could smell . it s right on for the style m thick sweet dry that leaves a bit of a tang at the end to let you know that the party just passed through d this is a rich beer and one is more than enough for one sitting imho .,taste,0.9,1
two fingers of spongy porous white head rest easily over a visibly carbonated crystal clear light cypress colored pale ale . light hoppy nose . minimal lacing . taste is dry light bodied dry resinous piney hopswith a crisp finish . nothing fancy about this beer just a nice fresh session pale .,taste,0.6,1
thanks to my gorgeous wife for giving me this for my birthday in january along with several other beers that i would n t have spent this kind of money on myself . she rocks . and no i wo n t trade her so do n t ask . this is black . the nose is shocking . i was n t really prepared for the smoke . holy crap . this is n t my thing at all . the peaty smokiness overwhelms whatever else might be lurking in this brew . i ve given it a chance to warm up nothing . there s a stout underneath this but i can barely make it out much less the whiskey that i was so looking forward to . i m not sure i m going to be able to finish the . oz . i m positive i do n t need another not tonight probably not ever . disappointed . based on this i wo n t be shelling out big bucks for another paradox brew anytime soon .,taste,0.6,1
bud the american icon of beer . well i guess we are known better for other things than our beer here in america . popular drink at my local biker bar in cleveland . everyone here seems to be split between it and rolling rock . again i say local biker bar mostly folks who have never had the opportunity to taste anything besides bud . so i drink it on occasion when i win one off the pool table . color is unimpressive reminiscent of urine in a bottle . smell is pretty much nonexisetent . after taste isnt too bad flat and uninspiring which lends to its drinkability as you can chug it like a bottle of water . the taste itself is beer like but no strong features about it in any department . i would cringe when i was stationed in germany and drinking at a local bar when i would see young servicemembers come in and order a butt wiper your in germany for god s sake home of bier . . forget voting for president vs king of beers we need a revolution and institute a dictatorship where all beer is required to taste good .,taste,0.4,0
corked ml appearance a slightly cloudy burnt orange with a thin creamy short lived pure white head . carbonation is fine almost champagne like and quite active . a collar and slight head lasted throughout . some legs on the glass as well . looks good . smell these guys have the belgian thing down . funky yeast hit you first followed by a wonderfully deep herbal base with a juicy citrus bite floating over . sometimes yes sometimes no vanilla . dee licious . taste mouthfeel holy crap my taste buds just got a full massage with happy ending . starts out rich and spicy with strong clove coriander and ginger notes . a non malty sweetness hits mid tongue but soon a wash of blood orange tang comes from nowhere to finish . there seems to be a bit of displaced hoppiness roaming around there as well . stellar . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with some carbonation up front but it s a bit flabby it just sort of lays there . drinkability i do n t care if the body s not great and it s the flavor is so stunning i d drink it as long as humanly possible . this is joy in glass kids .,taste,1.0,1
been holding onto this one for awhile . a pours a nice dark brown with a very tall foamy white head . good retention with lots of thick chunky lace . s mostly malty . tons of brown sugar and caramel . t not real good to be honest . malty for sure mostly soured dark fruit with notes of caramel and brown sugar . no real belgian yeast noted . m medium in body with good carbonation . d i drank one glass and poured the rest . not very good .,taste,0.4,0
a inch off white head sits comfortably over a clear amber body with considerable carbonation . the nose is fruity with hints of banana . the initial taste follows the smell with fruity esters but as the beer rolls over the tongue a whole palette of flavors emerges including a slightly hoppy toasted almond bread middle and a final alluring bitter pull . the mouth feel is of medium consistency . varied interesting and tempting . this beer is definitely one to try from this company .,taste,0.9,1
picked up a bottle for my birthday new year celebration . the presentation on this beer is far better than it s contents . very elegant black ml botte . laser etched label foiler wrapper cork n cage info booklet attached with shiny rubber band . the beer pops with the pressure of a bottle of champagne . pours a pale golden color some big white bubble that fizz out quickly . aroma is interesting oaky grassy hay bail wet cardboard . full bodied highly carbonated brew fizziness tingles the palate and leaves some slickness . taste is not very good . very faint sweetness up front that is washed away quickly by a yeasty mustiness a lot of oak flavors coming through here almost tastes infected . the brew finishes dry with an aftertaste of heartburn . really this beer is not very good . i am disappointed i was expecting much more considering the price . as homebrewer if i brewed this i would not serve it . boom .,taste,0.3,0
murky brownish yellow color with a nice head with good lacing . smell is faint but is sweet with maybe a hint of citrus . taste is a little smokey and sweet initially but has a citrusy finish pretty refreshing actually . the smokiness isnt overpowering . i would definitely drink another if it didnt come in a four pack that cost me nine bucks but at the same time i wouldnt want one everyday .,taste,0.8,1
nerax fri contract brewed by ridgeway beautiful toasty amber with a fluffy white crown that shortly falls leaving specks on the sides . sulfur in the nose . bready malt and more sulfur like egg yolk . juicy lemon and sticky resin around the edges with a touch of salt in the finish . lightly biting fizz . this is . interesting . it changes a lot all down the glass which i could admir despite not exactly liking it . does n t bear any resemblance to the regular bluebird as far as i can tell .,taste,0.7,1
this is the house pale ale . the sample included this ale as well as the house ipa . the beer had nice gold color to it . the smell was subtle but not disticitve . this beer had a bite too it but not overwhelming . the beer went do easy and alcohol taste was subtle . overall this was smooth beer that was easy to drink .,taste,0.8,1
vintage . pours a dirty copper . opaque . no head at all . smells quite oxidized lots of sherry loads of toffee butter brown sugar musty malt perhaps a hint of vinegar . very sweet and lush rich absolutely dessert like . taste is as expected very sweet primarily consisting of caramel and toffee and variations on boozy burnt sugar . it s syrupy and more than a hint of sherry comes through . rich and reminiscent of creme brulee great tasting but a little goes a long way . mouthfeel is pure sugar syrup smooth and sporting very a sweet burnt sugar finish . the alcohol is boldly at the fore . the small bottle should be shared with at least one other person . i ca n t imagine drinking more than ounces of this and less would suit me fine . thomas hardy s is good and expensive and worth a try . i prefer jw lee s as i think they have a handle on this sort of ale better but there s no denying that the ole th is a formidable english dessert beer .,taste,0.9,1
purchased pack of oz bottles from martignetti s with date stamed poured a clear golden amber color with fairly decent head and carbonation smell is a light malty cirtus like scent with a tinge of sourness and yeast . taste is outstanding . a strong citrus semi sweet honey like flavor that mixes perfectly with the bitter hops not too heavywith a very light refreshing feeling . a great slightly bitter aftertaste that leaves you craving for the next sip . bottom line i could easily drink this beer all night long without a single complaint .,taste,1.0,1
a murky red with orange yellow depending on the light with a nice head when poured vigorously enough but it dissipates quickly s sweet caramel and bubble gum t sweet floral light at first and yet heavy with a regular beer aftertaste m only slightly better than bud light my fav mass beer d all the time brew . really love it as it feels light like a a case beer but gets you messed and tastes like a crafty goodie . .snack snack snack,taste,1.0,1
i drank this from a oz bottle into a rochefort chalice . the beer pours a darkish cloudy gold with tons of yeast floaties all over the place . look at in the light and yeast sticks out as dark blotches that is awesome . there is lots of carbonation with about a finger white head that has great retention . the lacing is light and watery . the aroma is light to non existant with only light notes of hoppy and flowers there . its not bad or good just not there . the taste is also very light totally reminds me of a summer sessional . the taste is very pleasant thought with some light hops and wheat throughout . there are minor notes of yeast and spice . the mouthfeel is too watery just goes right down no sticking to anything . of course this lends to great drinkability . overall this is a pretty solid beer that i did n t have much hope for . to me most tripels are too yeasty this is light and reminds me of a more crushable duvel . i would recommend this to anyone just in the mood to crush and get drunk .,taste,0.9,1
clear medium amber colour with a short cap of eggshell foam . fair retention some lacing . malty aroma mostly caramel and crackery but there s a light hop and fruit component as well . the flavour was a lot thinner than expected . there s not a lot of malt present which leaves the bitterness exposed and a little harsh . the hops are a little acrid in the finish leaving an unpleasant aftertaste . the texture starts out alright but the body falls away mid sip leaving it watery . light dryness at the end . i really liked the aroma but once i took a sip things went downhill . the balance is way off and there s not enough malt to support the body and hops . too bad .,taste,0.4,0
a bottled . pours a shimmering pale copper hue with honey highlights . little bit of haze . head is a thickened pillowing mass of off white foam . perfect retention that holds a nice layer of bubbles to the bottom . spotty lacing circles around the glass . s delicate balance of floral and citrus aromas . hints of honey and fresh baked bread . the nose was not overwhelming but deep warming and fresh . very pleasant all the way around . t complex array of fruity tastes coupled with a precise tang and a chiseled peppering . apples lemons peaches and an additional balancing of light and tangy fruits . i can not stress how complex the taste is very nice . coated pears in ginger or bananas sprinkled with cinnamon . a very interesting balance of fresh fruits with a faint yet pronounced spices . finishes with a warm honey flavoring . m medium body . dry crisp and refreshing . d i picked this as my th review over pike entire and deschutes abyss . this is an absolutely impressive beer . i really look forward to being able to try all the trappist beers .,taste,1.0,1
i was a fff virgin until i purchased this in a oz . bottle . this beer poured black with very little light showing through . nice thick tan head which receeded slowly . the smells threw me off . while i m still learning about beer i smelled bitter hops which i think is uncommon for a stout . not sure . some citrus and the obvious cocoa and molasses . i honestly did n t care too much for the smell . the taste unlike the smell was fantastic . my favorite of the stouts i have tried this far . goes down super easily . i tasted chocolate and dark fruits . finished dry with a coffee after taste . i highly recommend it and would definitely have it again .,taste,1.0,1
a decent golden hue . no head at all no lacing whatsoever . interesting . s not too prominent but a little bit of a fruity texture can be smelled in the air over the glass . t pretty good . i like it more than most of the reviewers here i think . slight tart bitterness that lingers on the tongue for a few seconds then dissipates . decent stuff . m pretty thin in the mouth does n t sit as well as some of the other flying dog brands . not bad though . d gets a bit intense when gulped down . long term drinkability is fine . a pack went down very well . overall not the best flying dog brand but i still like it a lot as i do with pretty much every release from this brewery . would recommend but not over the others .,taste,0.8,1
appearance mahogany brown with a huge off white head that leaves thick lacing . smell spicy cloves bananas dried dark fruits raisins backed up by malt alcohol . taste clove spice right up front followed by sweetness banana biscuits dried dark fruits plums dates and raisins . layers of flavor . malt and alcohol really tie the whole experience together . mouthfeel i found the clove spiciness lent a psuedo pop rocks character to the medium high carbonation but overall this was smoothed by the silky body . drinkability no problem . i could definitely drink this all night . sippingly .,taste,1.0,1
reviewed from notes appearance orange copper with a finger head smell bourbon vanilla fruity taste sour fruit something went wrong in this bottle mouthfeel mild carbonation medium body overall i think i m going to need to try it again . but sincne i have n t reviewed anything from this company i had to add my review . cheers l the cpj,taste,0.4,0
oz bottle . poured a deep brown with reddish tints when held to light nearly opaque . two finger tan head with orange highlights . smelled very strongly of cherries i could n t pick up much more than that . there were other scents there but cherries were the only one readily identifiable to me . tasted very similar to it s smell . complex with an overpowering cherry flavor to it at the tip a little bit of raisin showed itself in the middle finishes with a clean alcohol taste . mouthfeel was decent not too heavy but not too light . carbonation was spot on for my tastes . this was not a beer for me i have had dubbel s before and enjoyed them but this one had too much going on for my tastes . the cherry flavor was too strong and reminded me of children s cough syrup . i had to force myself to finish the glass because of this and while i may give it another shot to be fair i do n t see myself drinking much more of this .,taste,0.4,0
another sweetish pale world beer . this is another one where it looks good pours good tastes like sweet beer sort of like taking a bud with a little more hop and lots more sweet . poured with a nice foamy frothy fluffy white head that slowly fades and lots of lace . color is a clear yellow with no bubble trails . nose is a slightly hoppy grain grass . flavor is like nose but lots more sweet . body is ok and so is carbonation . finish is like flavor and i ca n t drink any more .,taste,0.3,0
a dark amber body lies beneath an impressive beige head . the lace sticks in places but mostly slides down atop the remaining thin coat . a candy cane wheat malt hop and alcohol aroma lasts in moderation throughout the glass . the rich and creamy body is caramel sweet . complex flavors of toffee roasted malt molasses and camphor are quite forward . spicy hop and some grapefruit bitterness blend in well with the large and deep body . the flavors blend more evenly as it warms . additional flavors reminiscent of sherry rum and bananas begin to appear . the omni present alcohol while fairly potent never overwhelms . i saved one for the recommended opening on dec. . providing i live that i long . in the event i do n t first come first serve .,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip glass . a hazy pale golden color with a persistent residue of white foam . scant lacing remains on the glass . s belgian yeast dominates the light malts with hops not really becoming a factor . black pepper and some restrained funkiness linger suggesting a strong flavor profile to come . t begins dry with rustic toasty grain that is surprisingly assertive compared to the smell . brightness reigns early with balanced acidity . fruit is barely detectable giving way to fairly pronounced crisp black pepper in the middle which is otherwise fairly seltzery and vacant . the finish is mildly bitter in a respectable way staying bone dry but leaving a green herbaceous quality . m thin to medium viscosity creamy even to the point of being chewy with brisk carbonation . d o this is a satisfactory belgian style blond ale true to its label and description . the smell outdistances the flavor which leaves the palate wanting for greater intensity than what is delivered .,taste,0.6,1
on tap at ccb . pours a pale straw hue clear and fizzy and is crowned with a huge puff of white foam . the nose is sweaty husky and smells faintly like pool water it is not so good . the taste on the other hand is very interesting and enjoyable offering a rich toasty grain flavor unlike any beer i can recall . i would say the brew had a flavor somewhat like multi grain chips or crackers tinged with a hint of herbal spice . the feel is soft and light . strange brew but i like it .,taste,0.9,1
medium gold hue with a large white crown and tons of sticky lacing . aroma of fruits and yeast and a hint of alcohol . the palate is greeted with a hop bitterness along with some spice and biscuity mustiness . an interesting but not completely perfect sensation . this one had as much carbonation prickliness as any beer i can recall . you definitely know this beer is in your mouth . overall this is a good but not outstanding representation of this style .,taste,0.7,1
poured light amber from a bottled into an imp pint glass . strong hop scent out of the bottle but lighter in the glass . hugh hop bitterness out of the first few sips but mellows out as your mouth goes numb . perfect malt balance . kind of sweet in the mouth . perfect carbonation . again i wish this was available to me whenever i wanted it .,taste,1.0,1
oz bottle into a snifter . pours a very brownish red with a small white head that drops to a slight ring . no real lacing . smell is very grapefruity . hops galore . more like a dipa than a barley wine . taste is quite hoppy yet balanced well with the sweet malt . starts out with citrusy hops . becomes more malty in the middle and finishes with some hop bitterness . slightly thin mouthfeel . overall a very tasty brew . balanced well . thoroughly enjoyed .,taste,0.9,1
note i may have gotten a bad beer got a little shaken which may skew the review slightly . however at a beer it may be a while . appearance poured a cloudt opaque light brown color looks like apple cider . no head to speak of and no visible carbonation . some lacing down the glass . overall though pretty dull and lifeless . smell smells like hops and booze plain and simple . very intense nose of grapefruit citrus pine and lemon frangrances . very sweet and syrupy in the smell . very interesting but foreboding at the same time . taste a very big beer front and center . strong juicy hop and alcohol bite up front dominate the taste . syruppy sweet after the bitter bite wears off . the taste is so strong intense that i ca n t detect much complexity at all . the amount of alcohol is definitely limiting . mouthfeel strong bit up front but a little thick and syrupy feeling . also kind of flat . coats the mouth well allowing the flavor to linger . drinkability an interesting beer quite intense . one to try but quite a different beer than the and minutes . like some one else stated the minute is just a more intense minute . however the minute is a different beer altogther whether good or bad . i will say that i may have gotten a bad beer as this one was rather dull and lifeless .,taste,0.8,1
huge white head that sticks around for a while leaves nice lacing behind . beer is a golden slightly cloudy color . smell is citrusy with definite alcohol presence . taste huge alcohol notes when i first started sipping i let the beer warm and it became much more pleasant the fruit and citrus overtones that the smell hinted at became to shine through full force making this a very enjoyable experience . mouthfeel is light and smooth . overall a very drinkable belgian style ale . re review after a lot more experience with belgian style ales i have to raise my numbers quite a bit . this is quite an outstanding american brewed ale not to mention a steal at around bucks a bottle . it looks amazing in the glass with a huge crowning head that rivals duvel . taste is perfection nice and spicy full and flavorful . i never have a problem finishing off a bottle of hennepin matter of fact it usually goes down a little too quick with the . abv barely noticeable .,taste,1.0,1
thanks to blaine for sharing this unusual brew . a it pours a straw yellow hue hazy and is capped with a good sized white frothy head . s the nose is quite lemon y but also is reminiscent of household cleaners and bug spray . needless to say after that last descriptor i am way south of fond of it . t the taste is light years better than the intolerable nose . it is again lemon centric and earthy offering notes of lemon zest verbena and fresh squeezed lemon . the brew has a refreshing taste . too bad it comes with the attached aroma . m the feel is light and frothy with a lot of soft effervescence . not hugely enhancing but it works . o i would not like any more of this due entirely to the disgusting nature of the nose .,taste,0.8,1
a clear yellow orange with big creamy white long lasting creamy head . s lemons . pepper . sweet pilsner like malts . f m sweet candy like pilsner malts lemon pepper . spicy hops . firm bitterness helps this beer finish very dry and very smooth . medium bodied with moderately high carbonation . slight astringency but helps the beer finish a little drier . very clean aftertaste . excellent f m for an american brewed belgian inspired ale . d excellent drinkability . a ton of flavor but yet very dry very clean very refreshing .,taste,0.8,1
wild cat is conflicted by an agreeable taste with knockout bittering contrasted against an odd punky smell that makes me want to flee . the smell is not especially forceful but emerges episodically when coaxed and is painful to behold . its quite possible that the beer itself is not the point source of this smell it could be a tainted glass . but it honestly smells like rubbish or at the very least like bacteria . call it a smell with a bad haircut . again its not very strong but the odor is a big red flag . the rest of the beer is marginalized behind this deficit but can be characterized as a darkly translucent unfiltered ipa of burnt orange color whose initial showing of suds and lace are apparently corrupted by a chilled impure glass . the taste is puckering with citric bitterness and the mouthfeel gritty . theres still enough appeal in wild cats flavor to make it a worthy pint if the smell could be purged and the glassware properly cleansed . till then pass .,taste,0.7,1
a pours very dark almost black . thicker head with a good amount of lacing . s it s like smelling pure coffee beans . absolutely the best coffee smell i ve had from a brew . some hints of vanilla and charred malts too . t killer beer . not overly bitter due to the use of the lactose . that gives this beer more of a milk sweet stout taste . taste is just straight coffee and charred notes . m thick and smooth . quite creamy . d very drinkable . could n t have more than two probably but they would go down easy . i agree with others in saying this is the best coffee beer i ve ever had .,taste,0.9,1
appearance pours a low one finger tan head with good retention beer is a dark reddish brown amber smell sweet and fruity amber malts and some nice fresh hops taste sweet amber malts biscuity with notes of molasses orange rind and dried fruits . hops are citrusy with a bit of pine . complex and balanced . an absolutely outstanding flavor . mouthfeel light smooth carbontion moderate body and somewhat mouthfilling drinkability smooth and quite flavorful . big flavor and still surprisingly drinkable .,taste,0.9,1
i first had this beer after a friend of mine came from germany . he tolled me that it was one of the greated beers that he had ever tried . i was hesitant to beleive him since he is german but indeed it is a great fullbody delight . everything form the color to the smell and taste is great .,taste,1.0,1
this brew smells like fresh pine trees . the taste is a burst of fruity bannas and fresh caramel apples then in takes a quick turn into a citrus dry finish . this is no wimpy ale . the drinkabilty would rated higher if the brew was not . . no complaints . . .,taste,0.9,1
gyle ss appearance amberish brown good clarity just a few suds on a hard pour aroma angel foodcake hint of butterscotch english hops hint of mustiness flavor mild sweetness and a biscuity maltiness raw artichoke hop flavor with an edge of pine light fruitiness hint of caramel finishes semi dry with a mild bitterness and malty hoppy aftertaste mouthfeel medium light body very low carbonation soft texture other comments carbonation was pretty low for a bottled beer but i think it was quite young in the bottle i.e. had n t had enough time to bottle condition . ca n t complain about that though . very fresh . good beer .,taste,0.6,1
this is a rich bitter and hoppy beer . i bought a couple bottle of this brew by stone and had to back for more after i finished the first . if you are a hophead at heart this is the beer for you . i did n t detect the hints strong alcohol content . this is also not a beer you can pound because of the hoppy bitter notes .,taste,1.0,1
pours amber with decent beige foam decent persistence . very noticable prominent grassy nose and possibly some very mild skunkiness . taste is crisp with hoppy bitterness and a hint of citrus . seems a little heavy on the bitterness which is not balanced by other flavors . mouthfeel was a little thin . not my favorite beer but ok for a one try . i do n t think i would drink this again unless i was desperate . lighter beers should never be bottled in clear glass it gets light struck that way . this beer is rated yetch .,taste,0.4,0
poured this oz. undated brown bottle lot into an ipa glass . very minimal head . clear copper colored body . smell was fresh leafy hops . faint tobacco leaves . taste was nice oily bitterness . this beer is wet hopped and achieves ibus . the heavy handed citrusy hops are complimented by the less than overpowering sweetness of the caramel malts . dry finish . the taste was the strong point of this beer . mouthfeel was medium to full bodied . smooth . mild carbonation . this one lightly coated the mouth and lips with fresh tasting hop oils . the smell and carbonation were less than expectd but i would buy this one again .,taste,0.8,1
a pours a cloudy medium brown with a small head . no longevity or decent lace to speak of . s nice smells of dried fruit molasses vanilla with a faint whiff of alcohol . t decent fruit flavors that are quickly overwhelmed by alcohol . m d light carbonation that makes it easy to drink . a year of cellaring will do wonders for this beer . it s just a bit to green right now .,taste,0.6,1
to say this beer is delicious would be an understatement . pours a red orange with little head but really nice lacing on the glass . it sticks like there s no to morow . the nose is grapefruit citrus but not overwhelmingly so perhaps a woodsy pine undernote but it s difficult to tell . taste is citrus and hoppy like an ipa with a nice sweet malt backbone that is n t too strong . it s like they stopped short of making it a malt monster and bringing that to the forefront . seriously though i would have thought this was an ipa . it does retain it s pale ale leanings though as it does n t make itself overly showy . a nice drinkable one . too bad i ve only one more bottle of this bad boy left . a trip to fff is in order . daniel,taste,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle purchased at beers of the world in rochester ny last october into my tall majestic clean clear petrus glass that came with a purchase of a bottle of petrus winter ale . very cool . a pours a honey brown with a moderate and quickly disappearing head . good look with good lacing after several sips were taken . s a lager like smell but upon further review i can smell those great belgian yeasts and other grains . t moderate malt and some grains not much hops presence at all . it again reminds me of a really good lager but not much better . really a bit forgettable and i have not even finished the ounces . it is too thin imo . m thin as stated above . d good but it is not memorable . count me as disappointed as the other petrus beers that i have sampled were great . this beer is still in the top of all beers but i was looking forward to this beer that was just so so . maybe it should not be in the belgian strong pale ale but maybe just the belgian pale ale at . .,taste,0.6,1
did not like would not buy appearance very dark black with a pissy sudsy head . the head ran away quickly but left a small suds layer throughout the glass . smell wow this is strange . light berry fruity smells dominate the bouquet . so wierd no smell of a stout cant wait to sip . . taste again wow compared to the smell it is all dark smoke flavored malt. roasty toasty malt very smokey compared to others in its class not much at all of the coffee or cocoa flavors . mouthfeel a miss . i like my stouts thicker and creamier . this is spritzy and watery for my stout preference . drinkability hmm i think this bottle would wear out its welcome kinda like the bad holiday guests in the story on the back label . it is good at masking the but who cares . notes not for me not bad not good i demand excellence . this is not it . but i do love all the stories on the label .,taste,0.7,1
bottle marked sept. of . pours near black . looks just like a stout should . smells of chocolate malts and hops . has a slight coffee hint also . taste is far to light for a stout . very creamy and little carbonation . chocolate and coffee are predominate . no alcohol taste at all guess thats why its only . . mouthfeel is amazing very smooth like keith stone creamy just enough carbonation . because the flavor and abv is so light i do n t see how a person could not drink three in a few hours . this is a great beer to just chill with fishing camping whatever . not huge in flavor but it makes up with mouthfeel and the drink .,taste,0.7,1
poured into a large snifter . a deep brown with a slightly ruby hue . very little with head gone in an instant though . s sweet brown sugar and a hop character . taste and mouthfeel wow . creamy and smooth all the way . strong flavors starts with a bitter hops flavor but still has that characteristic malty sweetness of a barley wine . warming alcohol also adds a little to the flavor and mouthfeel but hardly distracts from it . d great for all you hopheads out there . however the strength of the hops and alcohol mixed with the sweetness can be a little much making it a one serving per sitting barleywine .,taste,1.0,1
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 .,taste,0.7,1
the first beer i had from the sampler . nothing very unique just a well balanced beer . just a light gold colored ale . i could stand to have quite a few of these without the getting offended by the taste . this one was kind of lost in the shuffle of the other more impressive offerings at j.j. bittings .,taste,0.8,1
somewhat cloudy dark orange color . lots of lacing and decent head retention . the aroma is loaded with citrus hops and orange peel . on first taste i am very surprised not the overbearing hop bomb i expected . there is alot of bitterness upfront but this is surprisingly well balanced . lots of sweet malt in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is a little bit thick and the taste is a little boozy . high abv makes this one to keep an eye on .,taste,0.8,1
my first foray into the world of sours i must say i am going in to this with an open mind . a deep mahogany brown color in the body mostly opaque . a tannish brown frothy head goes down quick and sticks just a bit . the aroma is a very vinegary sour one aspects of currants and an aroma full of tannins . the flavor is highly acidic full of raspberry and fig in the flavor but maintains the sourness and uniqueness that it displays in its aroma . the mouthfeel is creamy and even not overly carbonated but just enough . this style may not be for me . i find the aroma to be a bit too much but the flavor is well accomplished different and complex .,taste,0.9,1
tastes like coke is an excellent description . i tried it because i am fond of some porters back in the states . unfortunately this is one of those beers seemingly for people who do n t like beer . i think the other reviewers nailed it pretty well so i ll leave it at that . my only point of disagreement is that while this is n t what i was looking for i ll gladly drink the other one i bought .,taste,0.4,0
slightly hazy copper amber with a good sized tan head . peppery toasty aromas that are distinctive but inviting . somewhat thin mouthfeel with malt that starts out caramel but then turns drier and roasted in character . the hops are faint but decidedly citrus in profile . a smidgen of oxidative notes lurk in the background . finish is a little astringent . this beer looks great and smells very good but the drying astringency did n t leave such a good impression . i would bet that it would show better paired with food however .,taste,0.4,0
pours a light brown color with little head . not as dark as i would have expected . smells of malts and not much else . a basic brown with nothing too experimental going on . tastes like roasted malts with a little sweetness and beer but i guess i should not be looking for much more than that . p a good average beer but nothing i would search out .,taste,0.8,1
there is no beer that goes down smoother than natural light my friends . thank the gods for it . yes its roughly a case dollars for a night in heaven if you ask me . while this is the preferred beverage of all college students and partiers alike that shall not blemish the fact that this beer is legendary and stocks the fridges of beer connoisseurs world wide . do n t let the low price that you see in the fool you this is truly a genie in a bottle just waiting for you to give him a rub .,taste,1.0,1
my first ever sahti a style totally unknown to me before acquainting myself with this site several years ago . leave it to dfh to attempt the style and having read its style description what weird beer enthusiast and dogfish fan would n t be psyched to at least try this . pours a hazy peach gold color with a half inch head of foam and obedient lines of bubbles marching ruler straight to the top . head thins pretty quickly dissipating in a nice crackly au revoir although never completely disappearing . big whiff of juniper and masala chai . a dash of honey and sweet succulent fruits peach pear white grape come into the nose as well . anyone who tasted the collaboration winter warmer by stone jolly pumpkin and dogfish head will recognize this smell . it s the only beer i ve had that comes close to smelling like sahtea . flavor is a tremendous experience aided by a firm and fantastic texture it s hugely round without seeming cloyingly thick becoming more gentle as it warms with buttery creaminess offset perfectly by an appropriate level of carbonation . the flavors are somewhere between the aforementioned collaborative winter warmer a belgian saison a german hefe and a double pilsner . exotic spices chai tea juniper herb infused fresh white breads this was brewed with rye maybe that s what i m getting there honey orange tangerine . and really at some point there seems to be no sense in getting too analytical . to say that it s uncommonly unbelievably freaking delicious seems sufficient . ca n t saw how traditional this is but like much dfh stuff of this caliber it s a firm nod to tradition with something off kilter thrown in in this case chai tea . it s a total success and one i will be picking up again . again freaking de lish us .,taste,1.0,1
so i got this bottle in a local for locals trade thank you isualum . ummm i m going to be as objective as i can here but i do n t think it will help much . i really do n t review much its hard . so when i do its because a beer is remarkable to me at least and this one is . just not for the right reasons . cream when you hear it just sounds good does n t it . anyway this beer pours a nice hazy gold color with a thin white head that sticks around a bit . not bad . smell i do n t know orange maybe . . not much . taste is the same . orange maybe . . i m glad i tried it i m also glad i only got . i ll do everything i can to prevent the drain pour i remain hesitantly optimistic . we ll see .,taste,0.3,0
appearance straw colored with a foamy head . smell a combination a grass and sweet malt . taste a good combination of malt and hops with a good clean finish . mouthfeel light to medium body but too foamy . drinkabilty very drinkable flavor wise but it tends to foam up in the stomach leaving you with a full gassy feeling . i like this beer but it s too foamy to drink more than a couple .,taste,0.6,1
a it pours a nice amber body topped with medium brown foamy and sticky head standing about an inch tall . s ahhhh the wonderful scent of hops on a summer evening . it does n t get much better . t this is certainly a hoppy brew . i have to say it has a slightly bitterer flavor than the comparable lac du bay ipa . this is a hop packed ipa as it should be however i d choose the lac du bay . m there is a thickness to this central waters ipa not often found in most . i like it because it offers a fulfillment in my belly . like i mentioned prior i if i have a choice between the glacial trail ipa and the lac du bay ipa both central waters brews i d choose the lac du bay . let me add this though i would never pass on the glacial trail and will certainly recommend it to my friends who favor their taste buds .,taste,0.6,1
a light straw color with a finger white fluffy head that dissapates very quickly . slight effervesence . leaves no lacing . s skunkiness is apparent from the pop of the cap . its truley hard to pick out anything else . t extremely watery grainy taste . a sour dry grainy taste lingers on the back of the toungue and mouth almost green apple like . alcohol taste is non existent . m very thin and watery . carbonation after pouring is nil . d goes down like water . but less refreshing to be honest . i really do n t know why anyone would drink this beer other than to say you ve tried it . final thoughts i poured this thing down the drain after half a glass . avoid this beer . . . unless you are offered one at a party and dont want to seem rude .,taste,0.2,0
out of the bottle this is one of the most awful pale ales i have ever tasted . i am hoping it was just old . the bottle exploded upon opening which leads to that conclusion . what i could pour was hazy gold with large floaters swimming around the glass . the aroma was crisp and citrusy with hints of cider apple . the flavor was soda like with way too much carbonation and just very light hints of malt . almost no hop presence noted .,taste,0.2,0
pours black with a big fluffy brown head that is slow to dissipate . some waterfalling . looks rich and forboding at the same time . smell is mostly absent . very light smoke hops and malt . taste is malt coffee smoke alcohol earthy with some light spice . medium body light effervescence warming . good but sadly nothing special .,taste,0.8,1
appearance tonight i reached for a new glass in my collection a super cool westmalle belgian goblet that was made just for these styled ales . it has all different kinds of leafs and designs cut into the very thick glass which just adds to the overall beauty . as i popped the cap off there was a generous amount of hissing coming from the large bottle . on the pour i decided to go a little slowly because this glass has etching on the bottom to help entice a thick head . it appeared i was slightly incorrect there really was not much of a head forming and i was left with a cocoa colored one finger thick prickly head that diminished quickly . as i hold it up to the light the color reminds me of root beer with some reddish and orange tints thrown in and comes off pretty clear . as i give a slight swirl the viscosity appears to be pretty low and it is not sticking to the walls of the glass . smell in the front end there is a load of brown sugar with some of that wood from the barrel pushing through . there also is a large amount of plums raisins and some cinnamon spice wrapping around all the caramel and specialty malts . very solid but there is n t anything outrageous here very typical for the style . taste right off the start i am pulling out a lot of fresh cut apples that have been sprinkled with cinnamon and caramel . the carbonation in this beer is very sharp and almost tingles when it hits your tongue then it delivers the dark fruits that i mentioned in the aroma . the oak aging that was done is very faint but it is still there and it adds a certain amount of earthy spice complexity to the overall package . in my opinion the mouth feel comes across as a little bit thin for the style but it is still a well made christmas ale . in the finish you are left with no signs of the alcohol and a very dry taste which makes you want to keep coming back for more . drinkability overall this was a great addition to the twelve beers of christmas series and i think this has great potential to age . based off a fresh tasting compared to the other two this one fell a little short in my opinion . if you are collecting this series be sure to go out and grab this one before it all goes away because as the trend catches on they will become much harder to get . i hope i get to keep posting a review every year until i hear the twelve drummers drumming and complete my personal collection .,taste,0.8,1