Taste: 7 Finish: 7 Visual: 4 Aroma: 3
Total: 21
Weyerbacher is a relatively new brewery founded in 1995 in Easton, PA. They've been getting some good buzz and reviews. Let's check them out.
It has a light amber color and a nice creamy head. It has a mild aroma of hops.
It has a nice bite up front. No sweetness whatsoever. As it moves to the back, the hops really kick in with a strong bitterness, and a bit of metallic undertone. The finish grabs you and hangs on for a while. This is a potent beer. It's all hops. No fruit or floral. So a bit of a one trick pony. But a good pony.
I starting to really get into craft IPAs that have more than just bitter hops. I'm looking for other subtle undertones and textures. But for a straight and strong IPA, Weyerbacher delivers a good one.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Magic Hat Roxy Rolles: 24
Taste: 8 Finish: 8 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 24
Magic Hat releases their excellent winter amber ale. It pours with a full head. It is a cloudy and deep amber color. The aroma is a bit sweet and has the aroma of hops and flowers.
The taste is very smooth. It has a bit of a bite but not too much. The mid has a nice autumn spice to it. At the back is a moderate bitterness and then blooms into a floral flavor. It finishes quickly and cleanly.
I find it a very pleasing beer. It has enough flavor to satisfy the palate. It is also very clean allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the night. It's a great balance between flavor and drinkability. I highly recommend it while it's still being made for the winter. Enjoy!
Total: 24
Magic Hat releases their excellent winter amber ale. It pours with a full head. It is a cloudy and deep amber color. The aroma is a bit sweet and has the aroma of hops and flowers.
The taste is very smooth. It has a bit of a bite but not too much. The mid has a nice autumn spice to it. At the back is a moderate bitterness and then blooms into a floral flavor. It finishes quickly and cleanly.
I find it a very pleasing beer. It has enough flavor to satisfy the palate. It is also very clean allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the night. It's a great balance between flavor and drinkability. I highly recommend it while it's still being made for the winter. Enjoy!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Victory Moonglow Weizenbock: 24
Taste: 9 Finish: 9 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 26
Victory hits us with both barrels by making a bock beer from wheat. It pours a cloudy brown due to it not being filtered. It has a nice full head. The aroma is very sweet and a hint of nutmeg.
It definitely has that wheat beer flavor. Lots of grains, nutmeg, and that gingersnap cookie flavor. The bock gives it that thick, chewing consistency. It has a nice sweetness throughout. At the end is a bit of bitterness but it all subsides quickly leaving a bit of spice on the tongue. And a smidge of citrus.
Victory continues producing top tier beers. They are certainly one of the best breweries in the country. Check them out.
Total: 26
Victory hits us with both barrels by making a bock beer from wheat. It pours a cloudy brown due to it not being filtered. It has a nice full head. The aroma is very sweet and a hint of nutmeg.
It definitely has that wheat beer flavor. Lots of grains, nutmeg, and that gingersnap cookie flavor. The bock gives it that thick, chewing consistency. It has a nice sweetness throughout. At the end is a bit of bitterness but it all subsides quickly leaving a bit of spice on the tongue. And a smidge of citrus.
Victory continues producing top tier beers. They are certainly one of the best breweries in the country. Check them out.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Troegs Hopback Amber Ale: 25
Taste: 8 Finish: 8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 24
It pours beautifully. It is a deep amber with a full creamy head. After a couple of tastes, the aroma finally punches through with a very nice floral scent.
It's very subtle at first. Smooth. A bit creamy. Then the hops flow in. It has a nice bitterness around the edge of the tongue. It has a nice spice undertone. To me it's has a nice earthy hops flavor. Maybe some grains. I just think autumn while drinking it. The hops linger for a while leaving my mouth dry.
What can I say but this is a really good ale. If you're looking for something of medium flavor and strength, this definitely will satisfy. It would go great with steak or a roast. And definitely for a cool autumn night.
Total: 24
It pours beautifully. It is a deep amber with a full creamy head. After a couple of tastes, the aroma finally punches through with a very nice floral scent.
It's very subtle at first. Smooth. A bit creamy. Then the hops flow in. It has a nice bitterness around the edge of the tongue. It has a nice spice undertone. To me it's has a nice earthy hops flavor. Maybe some grains. I just think autumn while drinking it. The hops linger for a while leaving my mouth dry.
What can I say but this is a really good ale. If you're looking for something of medium flavor and strength, this definitely will satisfy. It would go great with steak or a roast. And definitely for a cool autumn night.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Bass Pale Ale: 18
Taste: 6 Finish: 6 Visual: 4 Aroma: 2
Total: 18
Bass is often the best beer on tap at many bars. It's easily one of my favorite bar beers.
It has a very faint hop aroma. The color is a very nice amber. The head is medium and dissipates quickly.
It has a sweet malt taste at the tip of the tongue. A bit of acidity hits in the middle. It has a very mild finish with a bit of bitterness. Throughout it all is a sweet undertone from the malt. It finishes very cleanly. It is a beer you could drink all night.
It is a very nice, mild, and slightly sweet beer. It certainly isn't anything special. But for a big name beer it's very good.
Total: 18
Bass is often the best beer on tap at many bars. It's easily one of my favorite bar beers.
It has a very faint hop aroma. The color is a very nice amber. The head is medium and dissipates quickly.
It has a sweet malt taste at the tip of the tongue. A bit of acidity hits in the middle. It has a very mild finish with a bit of bitterness. Throughout it all is a sweet undertone from the malt. It finishes very cleanly. It is a beer you could drink all night.
It is a very nice, mild, and slightly sweet beer. It certainly isn't anything special. But for a big name beer it's very good.
Seagram's VO Gold: 9
Taste: 2 Finish: 4 Visual: 2 Aroma: 1
Total: 9
Seagram makes a wide variety of whiskeys at various price points. From what I've seen, they are all Canadian blended whiskeys. VO Gold is one of their top shelf variants. It has a price point just below Jack Daniels.
Given it's price, I expected something much, much, much better. First, the color is a glowing yellow bordering on orange. Very strange. There is no subtle aroma. Really, it smells like mild rubbing alcohol.
It has absolutely no taste up front. In the mid to back the raw alcohol taste kicks in. The aftertaste again is of alcohol and then just a smidge of caramel and oak. It was the only way I could tell I was drinking whiskey instead of vodka. Also, the finish is extremely mild and smooth. This shouldn't be surprising since it is so flavorless. At least it isn't horrible or brash. That's about the best I can say for it.
If it were half the cost, I'd say it was fantastic cheap whiskey. Given the price, stay very far way from Seagram's VO Gold.
Total: 9
Seagram makes a wide variety of whiskeys at various price points. From what I've seen, they are all Canadian blended whiskeys. VO Gold is one of their top shelf variants. It has a price point just below Jack Daniels.
Given it's price, I expected something much, much, much better. First, the color is a glowing yellow bordering on orange. Very strange. There is no subtle aroma. Really, it smells like mild rubbing alcohol.
It has absolutely no taste up front. In the mid to back the raw alcohol taste kicks in. The aftertaste again is of alcohol and then just a smidge of caramel and oak. It was the only way I could tell I was drinking whiskey instead of vodka. Also, the finish is extremely mild and smooth. This shouldn't be surprising since it is so flavorless. At least it isn't horrible or brash. That's about the best I can say for it.
If it were half the cost, I'd say it was fantastic cheap whiskey. Given the price, stay very far way from Seagram's VO Gold.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Brooklyn IPA: 19
Taste: 6 Finish: 7 Visual: 3 Aroma: 3
Total: 19
It pours well with a medium creamy head and a medium amber color. It has a nice aroma of hops and a bit of floral undertones. It could be a bit stronger.
There is no sweetness upfront. The hops pretty much hit you from start to finish. Overall it is very dry. The bitterness is moderate and doesn't overpower. It lingers for a bit but overall finishes cleanly. There is a very minor hint of citrus, lemon peel and grapefruit.
This is a mild version of an IPA. Certainly more geared towards drinking several instead of savoring just a couple.
Total: 19
It pours well with a medium creamy head and a medium amber color. It has a nice aroma of hops and a bit of floral undertones. It could be a bit stronger.
There is no sweetness upfront. The hops pretty much hit you from start to finish. Overall it is very dry. The bitterness is moderate and doesn't overpower. It lingers for a bit but overall finishes cleanly. There is a very minor hint of citrus, lemon peel and grapefruit.
This is a mild version of an IPA. Certainly more geared towards drinking several instead of savoring just a couple.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Brooklyn Lager: 21
Taste: 7 Finish: 7 Visual: 4 Aroma: 3
Total: 21
Brooklyn Lager pours very nice with a medium amber color and a full head. The aroma is faint but of sweet malt.
It has a bit of sweetness at the tip of the tongue. The middle is smooth. The back is of medium dry hops. Then in the finish kicks in a brief but sharp bitterness. Almost metallic. I kind of like it.
The end result is a very drinkable lager that has just enough flavor and character to keep drinking it.
Total: 21
Brooklyn Lager pours very nice with a medium amber color and a full head. The aroma is faint but of sweet malt.
It has a bit of sweetness at the tip of the tongue. The middle is smooth. The back is of medium dry hops. Then in the finish kicks in a brief but sharp bitterness. Almost metallic. I kind of like it.
The end result is a very drinkable lager that has just enough flavor and character to keep drinking it.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Unibroue Trois Pistoles: 24
Taste: 8 Finish:8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 3
Total: 24
Unibroue is quickly becoming my favorite brewery. Everything I've tried has been best in class. Let's see how Trois Pistoles measures up.
The aroma is of sweet, toasted malt and maybe a bit of black cherries. It's a nice aroma but mild. The color is a very dark brown with a large head.
Up front it is has a mild sweetness of roasted malt. A bit of chocolate. A bit of acid bites the back of the tongue. Then a nice moderate bitterness of the hops swells up. A good exhale completes it. The flavor lingers a bit on the tongue. Throughout it all is a mild sweetness. The label claims it's ripe fruit. After reading that and tasting it, yes, you could get a hint of fruit, possibly cherries and raisins. I wouldn't have guess that without reading it so it is a mild undertone.
Typical with Unibroue, this beer is high in alcohol (9%). It is completely masked by the flavors.
Not best in class but certainly a high quality beer. I recommend it completely.
Total: 24
Unibroue is quickly becoming my favorite brewery. Everything I've tried has been best in class. Let's see how Trois Pistoles measures up.
The aroma is of sweet, toasted malt and maybe a bit of black cherries. It's a nice aroma but mild. The color is a very dark brown with a large head.
Up front it is has a mild sweetness of roasted malt. A bit of chocolate. A bit of acid bites the back of the tongue. Then a nice moderate bitterness of the hops swells up. A good exhale completes it. The flavor lingers a bit on the tongue. Throughout it all is a mild sweetness. The label claims it's ripe fruit. After reading that and tasting it, yes, you could get a hint of fruit, possibly cherries and raisins. I wouldn't have guess that without reading it so it is a mild undertone.
Typical with Unibroue, this beer is high in alcohol (9%). It is completely masked by the flavors.
Not best in class but certainly a high quality beer. I recommend it completely.
Woodford Reserve: 26
Taste: 8 Finish: 10 Color: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 26
I've read two reviews that have stated Woodford Reserve is the best bourbon on the market. I was very eager to give it a taste.
It is a nice medium copper color. The aroma definitely has a strong wallop of alcohol but underneath it is a mild sweetness.
It has a very nice spiced upfront. And the first sip definitely hits hard. But at the end there is a smooth coating on the tongue. The next sip gives way to more sweetness. A touch of vanilla. But it's still too strong for me. For my tastes it needs a splash of water. Much better. I really dig the creamy coating it leaves behind. I've never had that feeling before with a bourbon. It rounds out the flavor and drastically enhances the mouth feel.
It is definitely one of the best bourbons I've had. Give it a try.
Total: 26
I've read two reviews that have stated Woodford Reserve is the best bourbon on the market. I was very eager to give it a taste.
It is a nice medium copper color. The aroma definitely has a strong wallop of alcohol but underneath it is a mild sweetness.
It has a very nice spiced upfront. And the first sip definitely hits hard. But at the end there is a smooth coating on the tongue. The next sip gives way to more sweetness. A touch of vanilla. But it's still too strong for me. For my tastes it needs a splash of water. Much better. I really dig the creamy coating it leaves behind. I've never had that feeling before with a bourbon. It rounds out the flavor and drastically enhances the mouth feel.
It is definitely one of the best bourbons I've had. Give it a try.
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