Shiny copper pour decent head that sticks around. The Simcoe and Cenntenial hops shine through with a bitter citrus bite, while malts pull light caramel and pale ale insinuations. Strong pine on the nose, yet gentle on the flavor. ... Continue reading Filed under Uncategorized
This beer has a delicious balanced flavor and is also cost effective. Clocking in at 8.5% ABV and 80 IBU, it owns the market as a possible all time favorite. Smooth, warm, caramel malts are perfected here, while Cascade and Chinook hops give an impressively ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Smashed Pumpkin is a full bodied, palette confounding, joy of a brew to consume. Upon entering the glass, it shows a rich pumpkin-orange glow. The aromas of brown sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg take hold of the senses until the first drop tickles the tongue. A yeasty ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Southern Tier’s Pumking is a delicious representation of what pumpkins and spices can do for beer. After filling a pint, the aromatics are immediately discernible. Aromas of butterscotch, marshallow, and toasted coconut waft from the glass. The appearance is very clear and bright and is ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Brooklyn Brewery, one of the nation's top craft breweries, will be making their way to the Twin Cities about halfway through an 11-stop tour called "The Brooklyn Brewery MASH." Brooklyn's President and Co-founder Steve Hindy describes the weeklong event ... Continue reading
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Grand Cru Rodenbach Ale is delicious to drink any time of the year, but is especially refreshing in the summer months. With a deep brown color and persistent off-white head, complexity is already obvious at first glance. The aroma of musty cherries, green apple, and damp ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Aged in wine barrels and on orange peel, you instantly pick up the smell of citrus and vanilla on the nose which continues through with the first sip delivering a tart, yet dry, mouthfeel. Add to that a wild ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
A fluffy white head, Belgian ester aroma and typical wheat ale cloudiness are your first clues that this beer is first and foremost a witbier. But at 55 IBU's, fruity hops like Citra and Cascade compliment additions of sweet orange and coriander for a flavor ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Breaking down the barriers of traditional beer styles, the birthname of this beer came from an investigation by the California Alcohol Control Board of the weekly parties that were taking place at the brewery. ACB deemed Lagunitas was running a "Disorderly House," potentially allowing ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Epic Hop Syndrome is the latest brew in the Exponential Series. It's an American Pale lager made with all German pilsner malt and lager yeast. Poured into a pint glass, this beer is a hazy light yellow, with a pitted thin white head with great ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Summer Love is a golden ale brewed by Victory brewing out of Downington, PA. It boasts a light body from the German Pilsner Malt used in the mash bill; this beer does not skimp on taste however. Whole flower American and German hops are used ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Although it's not a beer, this cider cannot be left out. It is a stunner! The nose has a wonderful floral quality that is presented beautifully by its champagne-like effervescence. Its light straw color brings the pear fruit to mind. Unlike the fruit, the flavor ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Left Hand's Sawtooth ale is an English-style ESB. Dark copper in color with a large malt profile and has just enough hops for balance. A thin white head and light carbonation suit this beer wonderfully. Although the B in ESB stands for bitter, ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Supper Club is a light bodied lager from Capital Brewing out of Middleton Wisconsin. Pouring a pale straw color with a light creamy head, this brew is 5% ABV and has a minimal hop profile. The taste is redolent of honey with floral and fruity ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
Bell's Third Coast beer is an American blonde ale. You don't see too many of these around and it's a shame. It pours a beautiful golden color and crystal clear. It's a medium bodied beer with good head retention. Although it isn't a huge robust ... Continue reading Filed under Beer Reviews
