Saturday, March 2, 2013

Goose Island Pere Jacques Belgian Style Ale 2012: 18

Taste: 6  Finish: 6  Visual: 3  Aroma: 3
Total: 18

It pours a mirky medium brown. Very little head or lacing. Hops and a hint of chocolate in the aroma. Sweet taste. Definitely honey with hops. Roasted malt. It's 8.7% but the alcohol only peeks out a little towards the back. To me it's a bit too sweet. Could use a bit more hops or some other flavor to balance the sweetness. A good sipping brew.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Little Krum's Brew Lair Russian Imperial Stout: 21

Taste: 7  Finish: 7  Visual: 4  Aroma: 3
Total: 21

Deep brown, almost black stout. A bit of a head but just right for a RIS. Some good lacing. Aroma has a bit of chocolate and coffee. It has a lighter flavor than I was expecting. Bubbly on the tongue. Kind of a chestnut & walnut flavor. Under it is some chocolate. Not a bitter dark and not a milk chocolate. Kind of in the middle. Very easy to drink. Goes down smooth. Can't really taste the alcohol which is a good thing. Overall, a solid RIS.