Thursday, March 22, 2012

New Belgium Lips of Faith Cocoa Mole

Pretty interesting brew. Up front it is a lot of chocolate & cinnamon with a subtle spiciness. The finish is more spice and the slight pepper burn lingers a little while. Really quite nice.

New Belgium Lips of Faith Cocoa Mole - New Belgium Brewing Company - Ft Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-lips-of-faith--cocoa-mole/163932/

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Founders Curmudgeons Better Half

Not at fan at all. I know a lot of people like this, but I don't like beer that tastes like I am taking a shot of bourbon with every sip. Way over the top in my opinion.

Founders Curmudgeons Better Half - Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, MI

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/founders-curmudgeons-better-half/161109/

Monday, March 12, 2012

AleSmith Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

This is a very nice beer. The smoothness really surprised me. Nose is chocolate, smoke, cinnamon, & roasted malt. Flavor is much the same and the alcohol is very well hidden.

AleSmith Wee Heavy Scotch Ale - AleSmith Brewing Company - San Diego, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/alesmith-wee-heavy-scotch-ale/2489/

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Sly Fox Ichor

Your standard dark fruit and heavy malt flavors you would expect in a quad. A little bit of alcohol warming, but it is nice and subtle. Fig, chocolate, raisin. Pretty decent sipper.

Sly Fox Ichor - Sly Fox Brewhouse - Royersford, PE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sly-fox-ichor/23568/

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Wolters Premium Pilsener

Drinkable, but that's about it.

Wolters Premium Pilsener - Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Braunschweig, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/wolters-alkoholfrei-premium-pilsner/108571/

Samuel Adams Imperial White

Just OK, I wasn't crazy about it and wouldn't buy again.

Samuel Adams Imperial White - Boston Beer Company - Boston, Mass

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/samuel-adams-imperial-series-imperial-white/96143/

New Belgium Dig

Nice lemon and citrus flavors. Easy to drink and well balanced

New Belgium Dig - New Belgium Brewing Company - Fort Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-dig/163698/

Lancaster Milk Stout

This is a pretty solid milk stout. Very enjoyable.

Lancaster Milk Stout - Lancaster Brewing Co. - Lancaster, PA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lancaster-milk-stout/7598/

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

New Belgium Frambozen

Drank this last night. Decent enough, but not really my cup of tea. I found a brown ale/raspberry combo a little weird on my palate.

New Belgium Frambozen - New Belgium Brewing Company - Fort Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-frambozen/2314/

Monday, February 27, 2012

Sweetwater Dank Tank 15th Anniversary Ale


Thick and syrupy sweet with some piney hop bitterness and a good bit of alcohol. Decent beer, but I am personally not a big fan of the style.

Sweetwater Dank Tank 15th Anniversary Ale - Sweetwater Brewing Company

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sweetwater-dank-tank-15th-anniversary-ale/165831/

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Anchorage Galaxy White IPA

I really like this. Grapefruit aroma just flew out at me when I popped the cork. Flavor is major grapefruit, peppercorns, coriander. Really nice in my opinion.

Anchorage Galaxy White IPA - Anchorage Brewing Company - Anchorage, Alaska

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/anchorage-galaxy-white-ipa/161579/

Friday, February 24, 2012

Wolters Fest-Bier

Toasty malt and Nobel hops. Nothing too special, but a nice easy drinking marzen.

Wolters Fest-Bier - Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Braunschweig, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/wolters-marzen-festbier/90640/

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Granite City Duke of Wellington Pale Ale

Probably not the best representation of the style, and maybe a touch too sweet, but not a bad beer. Sweet orange and citrus hop finish. I enjoyed drinking it.

Granite City Duke of Wellington Pale Ale - Granite City Food & Brewery - St. Louis Park, MN

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/granite-city-duke-of-wellington-india-pale-ale/16256/

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dogfish Head Noble Rot

Very different. Like a cross between a Saison and a dry white wine. Very acidic with almost a champagne like flavor as well. I probably wouldn't drink a lot of it, but definitely worth a try

Dogfish Head Noble Rot - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-noble-rot/139382/

Monday, February 13, 2012

New Belgium Lips of Faith Prickly Passion Saison


Not very good really. Doesn't live up to many of the others in the Lips of Faith series. Funky Belgian yeast, green apple, pear.

New Belgium Lips of Faith Prickly Passion Saison - New Belgium Brewing Company - Fort Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-lips-of-faith--prickly-passion-saison/157866/

Sunday, February 12, 2012

A Heartwell Hopped

@craft_suds home brew.  It is freaking excellent

A Heartwell Hopped - Squirrel Stash Brewing - Georgia

http://untappd.com/user/beersofthenight/checkin/4913484


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Wild Heaven Let There Be Light

New low ABV (4.7%) brew from Wild Heaven. Not bad at all. Kind is like a light bodied IPA.

Wild Heaven Let There Be Light - Wild Heaven Brewery - Atlanta, GA

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/23651/78211

Friday, February 10, 2012

Three Floyd's Zombie Dust

this is one super super delicious concoction. I am not sure if I have ever had citra hops before, but I am now a big fan. Excellent all around.

Three Floyd's Zombie Dust - Three Floyd's Brewing Company - Munster, IN

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-zombie-dust/135404/

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Kulmbacher Eisbock

Big sweet, thick malty flavor with sweet dark fruit and molasses. Like a meal in itself.

Kulmbacher Eisbock - Kulmbacher brauerei - Kulmbacher, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kulmbacher-eisbock/14367/

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Les Trois Mousquetaires G.C. Baltic Porter

Not crazy about it. I really am just not a fan of Baltic Porters. The flavored just don't work for me personally.

Les Trois Mousquetaires G.C. Baltic Porter - Les Trois Moisquetaires - Brossard, Canada

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/les-trois-mousquetaires-gc-porter-baltique/80785/

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA

Like drinking a slice if Jewish rye with hop spread. I may not sound good, but it is.

Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Chico, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sierra-nevada-ruthless-rye-ipa/159987/

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Kona KoKo Brown

Picked up a 6'er last night. I thought it was pretty solid, but was really hoping for more coconut flavor.

Kona KoKo Brown - Kona Brewing Company - Kailua Kona, HI

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kona-koko-brown-ale/139127/

Monday, January 30, 2012

Saint Somewhere Cynthiana

Nice dry saison. Lots of funky Belgian yeast flavor along with grape, green apple, straw.

Saint Somewhere Cynthiana - Saint Somewhere brewing company - Tarpon Springs, FL

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/saint-somewhere-cynthiana/164495/

Friday, January 27, 2012

21st Amendment Special Edition Allies Win The War


Not bad. Pretty hoppy for this style of beer which I kind of liked. Nice dark fruit flavors and solid malt backbone,

21st Amendment Special Edition Allies Win The War - 21st Amemdment Brewery - San Francisco, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/21st-amendment-special-edition-allies-win-the-war/157925/

Widmer Brothers Nelson Imperial IPA


I'm not sure if I got a bad batch or what, but this beer is horrible. Astringent and medicinal. Drain pour.

Widmer Brothers Nelson Imperial IPA - Widmer Brothers Brewing Company - Portland, OR

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/widmer-brothers-924-nelson-imperial-ipa/156453/

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Osark Blues Mamas Little Yellow Pils

Sweet grass and lemon. A pretty tasty pils.

Osark Blues Mamas Little Yellow Pils - Osark Blues Grill & Brew - Lyons, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/oskar-blues-mamas-little-yella-pils/68419/

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Casco Bay Brown Ale

Probably won't win any awards but it tasted ok, and it went down nicely while I sat in the hot tub.

Casco Bay Brown Ale - Casco Bay Brewing - Portland, Maine

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/casco-bay-brown-ale/84970/

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Kulmbacher Edelherb Premium Pils

Aroma is bread and fresh grain. A tasty but somewhat typical European pilsner. It does have a nice subtle spiciness that I really liked.

Kulmbacher Edelherb Premium Pils - Kulmbacher Brauerei - Kulmbach, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kulmbacher-edelherb-premium-pils/9988/

Monday, January 23, 2012

New Belgium Lips of Faith Fresh Hop

OMG this is super delicious. Nice fruity tones and absolutely bursting with an amazing amount of hoppy goodness. A little sticky and a lot yummy.

New Belgium Lips of Faith Fresh Hop - New Belgium Brewing Company - Fort Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-lips-of-faith--fresh-hop/157927/

Friday, January 20, 2012

Avery Joe's Premium American Pilsner

I like this beer, very refreshing. Nose is grass, earth, and floral hops. Flavor is very crisp and zesty with a nice little hop bite.

Avery Joe's Premium American Pilsner - Avery Brewing Company - Boulder, Co

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/avery-joes-premium-american-pilsner/126658/

Avery IPA

citrus, pine, grapefruit. Pretty nice up front, but the finish was overly bitter in my opinion.

Avery IPA - Avery Brewing Company - Boulder, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/avery-ipa/67/

Monday, January 16, 2012

Osark Blues Gubna Imperial IPA

Smells like Weed! You can definitely feel the hop wallop in this sucker. Pretty decent imperial IPA.

Osark Blues Gubna Imperial IPA - Osark Blues Grill & Brew - Lyons, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/oskar-blues-gubna-imperial-ipa/116174/

Friday, January 13, 2012

Bells Pale Ale

Not the best Bells I have had, but still pretty solid. Has a really nice spiciness to it.

Bells Pale Ale - Bells Brewery - Kalamazoo, MI

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/bells-pale-ale/3207/

Newcastle Founder's Ale

Decent. Nice toasted malt and nut flavor.

Newcastle Founder's Ale - Caledonian - Edinburg, Scotland

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/newcastle-founders-ale/162497/

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Spanish Peaks Chug's Private Stash Big Bite Peach Wheat

Not that great. It has a decent amount of peach flavor, but it tastes artificial and forced. Also has a little bit of a spice bite in the finish that is a little weird combine with the sweet peach.

Spanish Peaks Chug's Private Stash Big Bite Peach Wheat - Spanish Peaks Brewing Company - Bozeman, Montana

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/spanish-peaks-chugs-private-stash-big-bite-peach-wheat/156056/

Sunday, January 8, 2012

New Belgium Snow Day

I had this at the Crabapple Tavern and I didn't have phone with me, so no picture. This is a nice black IPA. Nice malt backbone with a well balanced hop bitterness. Add in a little roasted malt and you have a tasty brew.

New Belgium Snow Day - New Belgium Brewing Company - Ft. Collins, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-snow-day/156975/

Saturday, January 7, 2012

North Coast PranQster Belgian Style Golden

Aroma is very yeasty with hints of orange. Flavor is very nice. Sweet orange, and mango with Belgian yeast. Pretty darn tasty.

North Coast PranQster Belgian Style Golden - North Coast Brewing - Fort Bragg, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/north-coast-pranqster-belgian/679/

Friday, January 6, 2012

Lindemans Cassis Lambic

Fruity and sweet, but also tart. Definitely taste the black currants all day long. Good, but I doubt I would buy it again.

Lindemans Cassis Lambic - Brouwerij Lindemans - St Pieters Leeuw-Vlezwnbeek, Belgium

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lindemans-cassis-lambic/343/

Lindemans Gueuze Cuvée Rene

Very dry and tart with champagne like carbonation. Flavors of grape and citrus. I enjoyed it.

Lindemans Gueuze Cuvée Rene - Brouwerij Lindemans - St Pieters Leeuw-Vlezwnbeek, Belgium

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lindemans-gueuze-cuvee-rene/346/

Stone 15th Anniversary Eacondidian Imperial Black IPA

Sorry to all you stone disciples out there, but I thought this was a horrible beer. I am convinced that It is getting high rating based on it's name alone. Extremely bitter and horrible balanced. I could hardly drink it.

Stone 15th Anniversary Eacondidian Imperial Black IPA - Stone Brewing Company - Eacondido, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-15th-anniversary-escondidian-imperial-black-ipa/147316/

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Southampton Publick House Keller Pils

Very nice. I love the hoppiness. How have I missed this beer until now?

Southampton Publick House Keller Pils - Southampton Publick House - Southampton, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/southampton-publick-house-keller-pils/122745/