Thursday, March 31, 2011

Coney Island Albino Python

3/31 #3 - Coriander and orange peel. Nice

Coney Island Albino Python - Shmaltz Brewing Company - San Francisco, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/coney-island-albino-python/88696/

Sublimely Self Righteous Ale

3/31 # 2 - Like a hoppy Guinness. Delicious.

Sublimely Self Righteous Ale - Stone Brewing Company - Escondido, Ca

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-sublimely-self-righteous-ale/96858/

Harp Lager
















Had to drink a Harp to get the Guinness Pint Glas at Taco Mac.  I havn't had on this year, so I figured I better add it.

Harp Lager - Dundalk (Diageo) - Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/harp-lager/836/

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Local 2

A little honey, a little Citrus peel, a little spice, and a lot nice.

Local 2 - Brooklyn Brewery - Brooklyn, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/brooklyn-local-2/96545/

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

Southampton Saison

Apples, citrus, and a little pepper. I enjoyed it.

Saison - Southampton Bottling - Royersford, PA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/southampton-saison/7223/

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Mojo Risin' Double IPA

A strong pine nose. Taste is malt sweetness and piney hops.
Mojo Risin' Double IPA - Boulder Beer Company - Boulder, CO
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/boulder-beer-mojo-risin/67620/

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Palo Santo Marron

Nice! Carmel, Vanilla, and oak flavors with a little alcohol burn at the end. 12%ABV

Palo Santo Marron - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-palo-santo-marron/66797/

Friday, March 25, 2011

Old Man Winter Ale

I figured I better drink this one since it is no longer winter. No bad at all. Hop, pine, & fruit flavors.

Old Man Winter Ale - Southern Tier Brewing Company - Lakewood, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/southern-tier-old-man-winter-ale/28797/

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Allagash Curieux

Very rich. Nice clovey flavor. High ABV

Allagash Curieux - Allagash Brewing Company - Portland, ME

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/allagash-curieux/38037/

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Coopers Premium Lager


3/23 #3 - Another Outback Steakhouse Australian Lager J
Coopers Premium Lager – Coopers Brewery – Regency Park, Australia

James Boag’s Premium Lager


3/23 #2 - Obviously dinner was at the Outback Steakhouse J
James Boag’s Premium Lager – J. Boag & Son – Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Konig Ludwig Weissbier

Nothing fancy, but not a bad little Hefe.

Konig Ludwig Weissbier - Konig Schlossbrauerei Kaltenberg - Bavaria, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/konig-ludwig-weissbier/8946/

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

St. Sebastiaan Golden

Sweet honey smell and a taste that is slightly sweet and nicely bitter.

St. Sebastiaan Golden - Duvel Mortgat - Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/st-sebastiaan-golden/4493/

Monday, March 21, 2011

Local 1

Birthday beer #2 - Bubbly and Yeasty and Nice.

Local 1 - Brooklyn Brewery - Brooklyn, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/brooklyn-local-1/70492/

Namaste

Very nice sunny day beer. This will be a perfect pool side sipper this summer.

Namaste - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-namaste/106337/

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Tiger

#tigerblood! Light, sweet, a little grassy, not much else going on.

Tiger - Asia Pacific Breweries - Singapore

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/tiger-beer/3126/

Saturday, March 19, 2011

60 Minute IPA

3/19 #2 - A virtual cornucopia of hoppy goodness.

60 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-60-minute-ipa/7431/

Heinnieweisse

Not bad at all. A nice sunny day sipper.

Heinnieweisse - Butternuts Beer & Ale - Garrattsville, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/butternuts-heinnieweisse/59881/

Friday, March 18, 2011

Old Crustacean Barleywine

Intense and heavy. This here is a sipping beer.

Old Crustacean Barleywine - Rogue Ales - Newport, OR

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/rogue-old-crustacean-barleywine/594/

Mutiny Fleet Aarsh Red Ale

Very sweet and Malty flavor. Not bad

Mutiny Fleet Aarsh Red Ale - Heavy Seas Brewing Company - Baltimore, MD

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/heavy-seas-mutiny-fleet-aarsh-red-ale/135049/

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Smuttynose IPA

Is this beer supposed to be unfiltered? It tasted fine, but was full or residual sediment and particles. I know some people don't mind that, and I am ok with a little residual yeast and whatnot in the bottom of the bottle, but this was over the top. Didn't finish it.

Smuttynose IPA - Smuttynose Brewing Company - Portsmouth, NH

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/smuttynose-ipa/32134/1/2/

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

My Antonia Pilsner

A very nicely balanced imperial pilsner. Good mix of citrus and floral hop flavors.

My Antonia Pilsner - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-my-antonia/116033/

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Red Poppy Ale

3/15 #2 - I had to double up tonight because I couldn't stand this one staring at me any longer. All I can say is drinking this beer is like getting kicked in the mouth with a bag full of sour cherries. It will make you pucker up and come back for more.

Red Poppy Ale - The Lost Abby/Port Brewing Company - San Marcos, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lost-abbey-red-poppy-ale/77393/

Road Dog Porter

Kind of watery and light for a porter.

Road Dog Porter - Flying Dog Brewery - Frederick, MD

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/flying-dog-road-dog-scottish-porter/686/

Monday, March 14, 2011

Rochefort Trappistes 8

Nice Belgian Ale. At 9.2 ABV the alcohol is definitely present, but not overwhelming. Carmel, dark fruits, toast.

Rochefort Trappistes 8 - Abbaye St-Remmy - Rochefort, Belgium

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/rochefort-trappistes-8/5400/

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Pacifico

I love drinking Mexican beer when I eat Mexican food or I am sitting in the sun.

Pacifico - Grupo Modelo - Mexico

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/pacifico-clara/746/

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Witte

I like this beer. Nice lemony aroma. Taste is lemon, bananna, wheat. I would pair this with a nice summer dish, like a grilled salmon with a chilled dill & cucumber yogurt sauce.

Ommegang Witte - Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/ommegang-witte/33198/

Friday, March 11, 2011

Slammer Wheat

Nice refreshing Georgia wheat beer perfect for nice sunny Georgia day.

Slammer Wheat - Jailhouse Brewing Company - Hampton, GA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/jailhouse-slammer-wheat/123864/

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wipeout IPA




Aroma is a nice piney, grassy, hoppy smell and taste is much the same, all hops, citrus and grass. Very tasty.

Wipeout IPA - Port Brewing/Lost Abby - San Marcos, CA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/port-brewing-wipeout-ipa/14434/

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Belgica

Yeasty aroma with smoothy grassy hops flavors and hints of spice.

Belgica - Great Divide Brewing Co - Denver, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/great-divide-belgica/73082/

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Weihenstephaner Original Premium

Very nice light & mild brew. Hints of banana and citrus. Would be an excellent everyday beer in my opinion.

Weihenstephaner Original Premium - Bauerishe Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan - Freising, Germany

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/weihenstephaner-original-bayrisch-mild-premium/1593/

Monday, March 7, 2011

Georgia Brown Ale

Nice easy drinking brown ale with toasty nutty flavors.

Georgia Brown Ale - SweetWater Brewing Company - Atlanta, GAa

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sweetwater-georgia-brown/10571/

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Mugshot IPA

Nice IPA from a new local GA brewery. Well balanced with a nice lingering hoppiness.

Mugshot IPA - JailHouse Brewing Company - Hampton IPA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/jailhouse-mugshot-ipa/123863/

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Schneider & Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse

Not your typical heffe that's for sure. Aroma is sweet citrus. Taste is heffe (banana & clove) with a hint of hoppy bitterness. Excellent beer.

Schneider & Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse - Weissebierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn - Kelheim, Germany 




Friday, March 4, 2011

Yeti Imperial Stout

3/4 #2 - Dessert! Very rich chocolate aroma. Tastes like chocolate and coffee - delish!

Yeti Imperial Stout - Great Divide Brewing Company- Denver, CO

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/great-divide-yeti-imperial-stout/25082/

Mythos Lager

Hey! I'm eating at a Greek restaurant, it is fitting.

Mythos Lager - Mythos breweries - Sindos, Greece

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/mythos/3949/

Thursday, March 3, 2011

90 Minute Imperial IPA

Very nice. Nice hop bite with a smooth malt finish.

90 Minute Imperial IPA - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-90-minute-imperial-ipa/10569/

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Midas Touch

3/2 #2 - OMG I love this beer, Awesome

Midas Touch - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - Milton, DE

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/dogfish-head-midas-touch-golden-elixir/7293/

Rye Squared Imperial Pale Ale

Nice rye flavor with citrus and earthy spices.

Rye Squared Imperial Pale Ale - Terrapin Beer Company - Athens, GA

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/terrapin-rye-squared/46706/

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Snake Dog IPA

I thought this beer was very nice. The right amount of hop bitterness with a little carmely back burner.

Snake Dog IPA - Flying Dog Brewery - Frederick, MD

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/flying-dog-snake-dog-ipa-2008-and-later/86882/