Taste: 7 Finish: 8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 24
Big creamy head with lacing. Light golden in color. Slightly cloudy. Faint malt, bread, and banana in the aroma. Just having their Gold, the Pils is like the lighter version of it. Much lighter in hop flavor, but a lot more crisp. Definitely lemon peel and slight black pepper. And cleaner finish. This is definitely a hot weather brew.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Stoudt's Gold Lager: 24
Taste: 7 Finish: 8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 4
Total: 24
The color is a perfect golden yellow with a rich, creamy head. Plenty of lacing. The aroma is mild, but of bread and bananas. Upfront it's a bit spicy and tangy on the sides and back of the tongue. It has a moderate amount of fullness to it. Definitely roasted malt dashed with maybe nutmeg and some earthy herbs. I was expecting something much cleaner and sweeter. Toward the back and in the aftertaste are mild but present hops. Overall it is well balanced. But for me, even though the malt is there, there is little sweetness which hurts it a bit. But it is very easy to drink with enough flavor to please, and enough crispness to quench the thirst.
Total: 24
The color is a perfect golden yellow with a rich, creamy head. Plenty of lacing. The aroma is mild, but of bread and bananas. Upfront it's a bit spicy and tangy on the sides and back of the tongue. It has a moderate amount of fullness to it. Definitely roasted malt dashed with maybe nutmeg and some earthy herbs. I was expecting something much cleaner and sweeter. Toward the back and in the aftertaste are mild but present hops. Overall it is well balanced. But for me, even though the malt is there, there is little sweetness which hurts it a bit. But it is very easy to drink with enough flavor to please, and enough crispness to quench the thirst.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Sam Adams Pale Ale: 25
Taste: 8 Finish: 9 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 25
It has a very large creamy head. Minimal lacing. The color is a good golden. It has a good malt aroma. A good amount of malt sweetness kicks in front. Towards the middle the hops start to show up giving it a mild tang. And then towards the back and into the finish is a bit of grapefruit/lemon with honey and bread. The flavors are light and very well balanced. Served ice cold it cuts through my thirst and leaves just enough lingering flavor on the tongue. A bit warmer and the honey/bread inches up to give it more body. For a pale ale it's about perfect.
Total: 25
It has a very large creamy head. Minimal lacing. The color is a good golden. It has a good malt aroma. A good amount of malt sweetness kicks in front. Towards the middle the hops start to show up giving it a mild tang. And then towards the back and into the finish is a bit of grapefruit/lemon with honey and bread. The flavors are light and very well balanced. Served ice cold it cuts through my thirst and leaves just enough lingering flavor on the tongue. A bit warmer and the honey/bread inches up to give it more body. For a pale ale it's about perfect.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Elysian Loser Pale Ale: 20
Taste: 7 Finish: 5 Visual: 5 Aroma: 3
Total: 20
It has a great creamy head. Lots of good lacing. The color is a perfect amber. There is very little aroma. Just a hint of roasted malt and bread. It has a lot of flavor throughout. The hops are present but not overpowering. A bit of grapefruit cuts it. Under it is a nice, maybe banana flavor which lends to a certain sweetness to it. Maybe a bit too sweet. And behind that and into the aftertaste and breath is some alcohol. Probably it's main weakness. At "only" 7% it should have that much of an alcohol flavor to it. And if you belch, there is definitely an odd carbonation flavor to it. Overall it's worth a try. Good but has a couple flaws to it that prevent it from being great.
Total: 20
It has a great creamy head. Lots of good lacing. The color is a perfect amber. There is very little aroma. Just a hint of roasted malt and bread. It has a lot of flavor throughout. The hops are present but not overpowering. A bit of grapefruit cuts it. Under it is a nice, maybe banana flavor which lends to a certain sweetness to it. Maybe a bit too sweet. And behind that and into the aftertaste and breath is some alcohol. Probably it's main weakness. At "only" 7% it should have that much of an alcohol flavor to it. And if you belch, there is definitely an odd carbonation flavor to it. Overall it's worth a try. Good but has a couple flaws to it that prevent it from being great.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Founders Double Trouble IPA: 29
Taste: 10 Finish: 10 Visual: 4 Aroma: 5
Total: 29
When did beer get so expensive? At $12 for a 4 pack, it's a bit pricey. But given the 9.4% alcohol in the end it's worth it. Visually it is cloudy and the color is a pale amber. The head is very creamy with good lacing. The aroma is very strong. Lots of grapefruit and bread. The bitterness kicks in early and stays throughout. Under it is plenty of grapefruit and orange. A slight banana flavor. And the hops definitely spice it up. The alcohol is very "round" and helps mellow it a bit. Flavor and bitterness. Really a terrific double IPA.
Total: 29
When did beer get so expensive? At $12 for a 4 pack, it's a bit pricey. But given the 9.4% alcohol in the end it's worth it. Visually it is cloudy and the color is a pale amber. The head is very creamy with good lacing. The aroma is very strong. Lots of grapefruit and bread. The bitterness kicks in early and stays throughout. Under it is plenty of grapefruit and orange. A slight banana flavor. And the hops definitely spice it up. The alcohol is very "round" and helps mellow it a bit. Flavor and bitterness. Really a terrific double IPA.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock: 22
Taste: 7 Finish: 8 Visual: 4 Aroma: 3
Total: 22
Nice creamy head. Minimal lacing. A good golden color leaning towards amber. The aroma is very clean. Definitely some honey upfront for the sweetness. The carbonation kicks in nicely. I get a good amount of spice/clove. Under it is banana. And under that is a bit of lemon on the tongue and in the finish. Hops show up towards the back which lends to the spiciness. A nice brew that's easy to drink.
Total: 22
Nice creamy head. Minimal lacing. A good golden color leaning towards amber. The aroma is very clean. Definitely some honey upfront for the sweetness. The carbonation kicks in nicely. I get a good amount of spice/clove. Under it is banana. And under that is a bit of lemon on the tongue and in the finish. Hops show up towards the back which lends to the spiciness. A nice brew that's easy to drink.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Flying Fish Exit 4: 24
Taste: 8 Finish: 8 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 24
Exit 4 nabbed the gold at the Great American Beer Festival for best American made Belgian ale. This version is a tripel. The color is great showing a cloudy and glowing orange. It is very lightly carbonated with no lacing. Aroma gives off some citrus and banana. The taste is very smooth. It has a lot of sweetness of honey. There is a decent citrus bite and then a good taste of hops. Under it is banana and clove. The alcohol (9.5%) is muted and definitely contributes to its smoothness. I think the lower carbonation hurts it a bit. It would give it more of a bite to combat the sweetness.
Is it worth the gold? A bit too sweet for me. But very good and it makes my hometown proud. Go Cherry Hill, NJ!
Total: 24
Exit 4 nabbed the gold at the Great American Beer Festival for best American made Belgian ale. This version is a tripel. The color is great showing a cloudy and glowing orange. It is very lightly carbonated with no lacing. Aroma gives off some citrus and banana. The taste is very smooth. It has a lot of sweetness of honey. There is a decent citrus bite and then a good taste of hops. Under it is banana and clove. The alcohol (9.5%) is muted and definitely contributes to its smoothness. I think the lower carbonation hurts it a bit. It would give it more of a bite to combat the sweetness.
Is it worth the gold? A bit too sweet for me. But very good and it makes my hometown proud. Go Cherry Hill, NJ!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Unibroue Don De Dieu: 27
Taste: 10 Finish: 10 Visual: 4 Aroma: 3
Total: 27
A triple wheat brew at 9% and a shelf life of 3 years. The color is great giving off a deep and cloudy orange. The head dissipates too quickly. The aroma is very light but it smells sweet and hints of vanilla. Most of all though it is clean.
On the first sip I get a lot of honey and bit of vanilla. The carbonation fizzes on the tongue nicely in the middle. Towards the back the flavor really comes through. Surprisingly there is a strong flavor of ripe fruits like plums and apricots. It finishes well leaving a bit of yeasty bread on the tongue.
This is a totally unique wheat. I was expecting more bread, straw, grass, etc. Not red fruit like a porter or an imperial IPA. It's really fantastic. Refreshing, smooth, and full of flavor. How often does that happen?
Total: 27
A triple wheat brew at 9% and a shelf life of 3 years. The color is great giving off a deep and cloudy orange. The head dissipates too quickly. The aroma is very light but it smells sweet and hints of vanilla. Most of all though it is clean.
On the first sip I get a lot of honey and bit of vanilla. The carbonation fizzes on the tongue nicely in the middle. Towards the back the flavor really comes through. Surprisingly there is a strong flavor of ripe fruits like plums and apricots. It finishes well leaving a bit of yeasty bread on the tongue.
This is a totally unique wheat. I was expecting more bread, straw, grass, etc. Not red fruit like a porter or an imperial IPA. It's really fantastic. Refreshing, smooth, and full of flavor. How often does that happen?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Slyfox Odyssey: 26
Taste: 8 Finish: 8 Visual: 5 Aroma: 5
Total: 26
The color is amber with hints of orange. The head is creamy and there is plenty of lacing. The aroma consists of malt and pine. There are lots of bitter hops all the way through. Under it is honey. There is also grassy/piney notes. Could use some citrus. It definitely leaves a bit behind on the tongue, but in a good way. Overall, a very good brew. Very strong and bold without overpowering.
Total: 26
The color is amber with hints of orange. The head is creamy and there is plenty of lacing. The aroma consists of malt and pine. There are lots of bitter hops all the way through. Under it is honey. There is also grassy/piney notes. Could use some citrus. It definitely leaves a bit behind on the tongue, but in a good way. Overall, a very good brew. Very strong and bold without overpowering.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Old Monk 10000 Super Beer: 6
Taste: 1 Finish: 1 Visual: 3 Aroma: 1
Total: 6
I mean, really. How can you not try this beer? Hailing from India. With a Manufacturing Date section clearly on the label...yet blank. Even a blank Batch Number. And the slogan, "Go for Monk". It screams quality.
Visually it is very nice. A clear golden amber with a thick head. But it fizzes out quickly. It smells like a copper penny. Oh, god. The flavor. A copper penny soaked in some sort of medicine. Or maybe floor cleaner. It leaves a fantastic metallic taste on the tongue. And alcohol. 8% never tastes so strong. Reading a couple of other reviews, I figured out what it tastes like. A wet band aid. Seriously. It's a very cheap malt liquor. I guess I'll have to try Old English and compare. But right now I'm pouring this out.
Total: 6
I mean, really. How can you not try this beer? Hailing from India. With a Manufacturing Date section clearly on the label...yet blank. Even a blank Batch Number. And the slogan, "Go for Monk". It screams quality.
Visually it is very nice. A clear golden amber with a thick head. But it fizzes out quickly. It smells like a copper penny. Oh, god. The flavor. A copper penny soaked in some sort of medicine. Or maybe floor cleaner. It leaves a fantastic metallic taste on the tongue. And alcohol. 8% never tastes so strong. Reading a couple of other reviews, I figured out what it tastes like. A wet band aid. Seriously. It's a very cheap malt liquor. I guess I'll have to try Old English and compare. But right now I'm pouring this out.
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