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Alpenflo
Helles | 4.9% ABV
Sixpoint Brewery in Brooklyn, New York
Reviewed by JokersAce
3.8/5 rDev -8.4% | Average: 4.15
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This beer appears to have made a limited rerelease comeback for the brewery's 20th anniversary. Light gold color, flash of a nice white head. Bready malts, baked bread. Smooth and good. Not the best helles out there but pretty solid.
Today at 06:43 AMFat Tire Ale
American Amber / Red Ale | 5.2% ABV
New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado
Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
2.12/5 rDev -37.3% | Average: 3.38
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
Thin and wispy appearance. Aroma smells like straight miller lite. Tastes like metallic corn. Mouthfeel is fine. Overall this beer used to have a good reputation but now it’s no better than an AAL. If it was marketed as an AAL I’d have more respect than passing it off as down part of craft amber ale
Today at 06:34 AMJulegran Bayern
Vienna Lager | 4.5% ABV
Humbrygg in Hønefoss, Norway
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
2.94/5 rDev 0% | Average: 2.94
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
330 ml can, from Holdbart Klepp. ABV is 4.5%. Moderately hazy deep golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of grain and sprucetips / spruce needles, a hint of caramel. Flavour with the same elements, not too sweet, very moderate hops.
Today at 06:19 AMJuleøl Brown Ale
English Brown Ale | 4.7% ABV
Fjordfolk Mikrobryggeri in Sandefjord, Norway
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.43/5 rDev 0% | Average: 3.43
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
330 ml can, as Fjordfolk Juleøl Brown Ale, from Holdbart Klepp. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 18. Deep reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of brown malts, a hint of nuts. Malty flavour, not too sweet, a hint of nuts again, very moderate hops.
Today at 05:55 AMAn APA - Idaho7, NZ Cascade, Moteuka
American IPA | 5.6% ABV
Bellwoods Brewery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reviewed by thehyperduck from Canada (ON)
4.05/5 rDev +1.5% | Average: 3.99
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
473 mL can shipped from the brewery; dated Jan 30 2024 and served slightly chilled.
Pours cloudy and turbid, its pale straw yellow-hued body crowned with one finger of bubbly, soapy white head that lasts for two or three minutes. A wide collar of frothy suds sticks around, with a decent ring of lace deposition - looks alright. Citrusy, tropical aromas of papaya, lemon zest, pink grapefruit juice and orange, with hints of ripe stone fruit, lime and floral, herbal hops. Juicy and enticing.
A solid hazy pale ale: I'm getting citrusy notes of grapefruit and lemon peel initially, joined by flavours of apricot, papaya and lime zest. It finishes with grapefruit, floral/resiny hops and black tea bitterness that dissipates into a citrus peel aftertaste, followed by a dry conclusion. Medium in body, with moderately lively carbonation that adds a pleasant prickliness to this brew's smooth, soft mouthfeel. Easily knocked back, but too strong, hoppy and acidic to be a realistic session choice.
Final Grade: 4.05, a worthy A-. I've only got good things to say about An APA with Idaho 7, NZ Cascade & Motueka - this is a set of highly complementary hops that result in a cohesive, aromatic and flavourful pale ale. Citrusy first and foremost, with tropical and resiny facets that provide welcome depth to the experience - really tasty, and a real pleasure to quaff. Bellwoods has undoubtedly produced better hoppy pale ales, but this is a quality one that I'd encourage other BAs to try.
Today at 05:51 AMPours cloudy and turbid, its pale straw yellow-hued body crowned with one finger of bubbly, soapy white head that lasts for two or three minutes. A wide collar of frothy suds sticks around, with a decent ring of lace deposition - looks alright. Citrusy, tropical aromas of papaya, lemon zest, pink grapefruit juice and orange, with hints of ripe stone fruit, lime and floral, herbal hops. Juicy and enticing.
A solid hazy pale ale: I'm getting citrusy notes of grapefruit and lemon peel initially, joined by flavours of apricot, papaya and lime zest. It finishes with grapefruit, floral/resiny hops and black tea bitterness that dissipates into a citrus peel aftertaste, followed by a dry conclusion. Medium in body, with moderately lively carbonation that adds a pleasant prickliness to this brew's smooth, soft mouthfeel. Easily knocked back, but too strong, hoppy and acidic to be a realistic session choice.
Final Grade: 4.05, a worthy A-. I've only got good things to say about An APA with Idaho 7, NZ Cascade & Motueka - this is a set of highly complementary hops that result in a cohesive, aromatic and flavourful pale ale. Citrusy first and foremost, with tropical and resiny facets that provide welcome depth to the experience - really tasty, and a real pleasure to quaff. Bellwoods has undoubtedly produced better hoppy pale ales, but this is a quality one that I'd encourage other BAs to try.
Voodoo Ranger IPA
American IPA | 7% ABV
New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado
Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
3.32/5 rDev -12.4% | Average: 3.79
look: 2 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Super thin appearance, looks like pesh
Aroma is piney hops
Taste is malty with some pine and bitterness in finish
Overall it’s not bad but it’s just not great in a crowded style
Today at 05:25 AMAroma is piney hops
Taste is malty with some pine and bitterness in finish
Overall it’s not bad but it’s just not great in a crowded style
Fjordfolk St. Leopold's Vienna Lager
Vienna Lager | 4.7% ABV
Fjordfolk Mikrobryggeri in Sandefjord, Norway
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.03/5 rDev 0% | Average: 3.03
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
330 ml can, as Fjordfolk St. Leopold's Vienna Lager, from Holdbart Klepp. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 25. Moderately hazy deep golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Malty aroma with hints of nuts and caramel. Malty flavour too, notes of roast nuts and a little caramel, burnt breadcrumbs, fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish.
Today at 05:19 AMManny's Pale Ale
American Pale Ale | 5.4% ABV
Georgetown Brewing Company in Seattle, Washington
Rated by Skywave from Oklahoma
3.99/5 rDev +3.4% | Average: 3.86
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A balanced and chonky APA. Like.
Today at 04:54 AMEast of Nelson
American IPA | 6.8% ABV
Dust Bowl Brewing Company - Brewery Taproom in Turlock, California
Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
3.77/5 rDev +1.9% | Average: 3.7
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear golden straw with a finger of foamy head that slowly dissipates to a thin ring with some lacing. Aroma of pineapple and pine. Taste follows nose. Resinous.
Today at 04:36 AMHefe
Hefeweizen | 4.9% ABV
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon
Reviewed by Skywave from Oklahoma
4/5 rDev +13% | Average: 3.54
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look
Cloudy, orange yellow, creamy lasting white head.
Sniff
Wheat, slight banana and clove. Not strong.
Sip
Creamy, fruity, some banana pudding notes
Mouthfeel
In a word, Smooth. All style nominal, no bads.
Think
The American version of hefeweizen. Cloudy, spicy, fruity, smooth and easy to quaff. I like it.
Today at 04:34 AMCloudy, orange yellow, creamy lasting white head.
Sniff
Wheat, slight banana and clove. Not strong.
Sip
Creamy, fruity, some banana pudding notes
Mouthfeel
In a word, Smooth. All style nominal, no bads.
Think
The American version of hefeweizen. Cloudy, spicy, fruity, smooth and easy to quaff. I like it.
Hop Kiss
American IPA | 7% ABV
Corralitos Brewing Co. in Watsonville, California
Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
3.84/5 rDev -4.2% | Average: 4.01
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear amber brew with plenty of foam. Aroma of honeydew, pine, and lime peel. That green melon flavor I associate with Nelson hops comes through. More flavors of resins and a touch of peach. Warm malty base and tangy mouthfeel. Moderately bitter aftertaste. Overall it's a clean and crisp hoppy brew with plenty of flavor. From the 16 oz can purchased at Wild Roots Market in Felton. No apparent date.
Today at 04:23 AMKölsch
Kölsch | 4.5% ABV
Occidental Brewing Co. in Portland, Oregon
Reviewed by Skywave from Oklahoma
3.85/5 rDev +4.6% | Average: 3.68
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
@PDX
Look
Clear, thin head, deep gold.
Sniff
Clean, grainy, light hops. No wine note.
Sip
Clean, semi dry pale malt, bready, light tangy, floral hops
Swish
Light medium, big extrinsic mouthfeel for 4.5%. Nominal CO2 and no harsh feels
Think.
Worthy. Great big-tasting American session beer
Today at 04:16 AMLook
Clear, thin head, deep gold.
Sniff
Clean, grainy, light hops. No wine note.
Sip
Clean, semi dry pale malt, bready, light tangy, floral hops
Swish
Light medium, big extrinsic mouthfeel for 4.5%. Nominal CO2 and no harsh feels
Think.
Worthy. Great big-tasting American session beer
STS Pils
German Pilsner | 5.35% ABV
Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California
Reviewed by kotocar from California
4.29/5 rDev +8.6% | Average: 3.95
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A little astringent & metallic. Taste has a bit of bite into it. I really like the mouthfeel and carbonation but the taste is a little too bitter/astringent for me. It has spicy/citrus hops in it, so I like that it doesn't taste like an IPA (some pilsners do). I'd come back to this if it wasn't so expensive.
Today at 03:53 AMGerman For Dark
Munich Dunkel | 5.2% ABV
Green Cheek Beer Company in Orange, California
Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California
4/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Green Cheek in Oceanside, CA.
Dark things. Dark dreams… The world can be cold, or even worse, you can be. But right here, the only cold and dark things is my beer. And I’m cool with that. It may not impress like a a bear on a tricycle (just kidding, get em, PETA!). But it lubes the liver well.
Today at 03:51 AMDark things. Dark dreams… The world can be cold, or even worse, you can be. But right here, the only cold and dark things is my beer. And I’m cool with that. It may not impress like a a bear on a tricycle (just kidding, get em, PETA!). But it lubes the liver well.
Pincushion
German Pilsner | 5.5% ABV
Device Brewing Co. in Sacramento, California
Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
4.02/5 rDev +2% | Average: 3.94
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Fresh beery scent with grain and an herbal note. Spritzy and lively on the tongue. Some malt flavor, bread, and a hint of lemon. Crisp but not overly bitter with some malty body. Very clean and pleasant Lager-style brew. Thoroughly enjoyable beer. This one I had to sip from the 16 oz can courtesy of the Hampton Inn, No apparent date.
Today at 03:51 AMCoconut Cavatica
American Stout | 8.8% ABV
Fort George Brewery + Public House in Astoria, Oregon
Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington
4.21/5 rDev +1.4% | Average: 4.15
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a Fremont small snifter. Pours a very dark mahogany brown, appearing nearly opaque in the glass with a thin khaki head that dissipates to sparse patches with slight lacing. Aroma of dark toasted malt, cocoa, coconut, vanilla and graham crackers. Flavor is dark toasted malt, bakers chocolate, vanilla, light coconut, licorice and a little coffee bitterness in the finish. Medium bodied with light to moderate creaminess. The basic Cavatica profile is here; a rather dry toasted malt stout with decent chocolate. Reminiscent to me of a bigger bodied dry export stout. Coconut is subdued, but present and mellows the finish a bit. A nice roasty stout with a touch of coconut and interesting flavors.
Today at 03:41 AMCape May IPA
American IPA | 6.3% ABV
Cape May Brewing Company in Rio Grande, New Jersey
Rated by Samnem from Pennsylvania
4/5 rDev +5.5% | Average: 3.79
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Solid. Refreshing
Today at 03:27 AMBarrel Chested
American Barleywine | 9.5% ABV
Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington, Indiana
Reviewed by colts9016 from Idaho
3.84/5 rDev -6.3% | Average: 4.1
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Review: 2035
Beer Name: Barrel Chested
Brewery: Upland Brewing
Location: Bloomington IN
Style: Barrel-aged Barleywine
ABV: 9.5%
Date: 2016
I must start this review with a caveat: I have passed this beer over several times. I am a slut for exceptional label designs since I have several hundred plastered on poster boards. I could have regretted this, but if I had made this error, I vow to find a fresh bottle and re-review it. I served Barrel Chested in a Tulip glass at 50 degrees. The pour created a frothy, creamy, dark brown half-fingered head with average retention. The beer is dark brown, with rusty hues, and opaque, measuring around 32 on the color chart. The slow dissipation left no lacing on the glass. The beer's appearance is average for its style.
Nosing the glass, I smell malty, raisin, bourbon, oak, and char. So far, I have not detected any oxidation or off; this is promising. I smell molasses, floral ester, and earthiness. I noticed that beer aromas are muted; nothing stands out as a dominant aroma.
That is a surprise; it has some oxidation, but strangely, this eight-year-old beer held up. The hops are still evident; they taste floral, grassy, grapefruit, and slightly pine. The malt is toasted bread and cereal grains. Molasses, caramel, figs, earthiness, char, bourbon, and oak are what I can finally taste.
The mouthfeel is astringent and finishes boozy. The body is medium-plus, and the carbonation is low.
Frankly, I am surprised. This beer is similar to a Bigfoot with fewer hops and like an English Barleywine with less sweetness. I would have liked to have a thicker mouthfeel and body. Nonetheless, I am enjoying this Barleywine.
Today at 03:16 AMBeer Name: Barrel Chested
Brewery: Upland Brewing
Location: Bloomington IN
Style: Barrel-aged Barleywine
ABV: 9.5%
Date: 2016
I must start this review with a caveat: I have passed this beer over several times. I am a slut for exceptional label designs since I have several hundred plastered on poster boards. I could have regretted this, but if I had made this error, I vow to find a fresh bottle and re-review it. I served Barrel Chested in a Tulip glass at 50 degrees. The pour created a frothy, creamy, dark brown half-fingered head with average retention. The beer is dark brown, with rusty hues, and opaque, measuring around 32 on the color chart. The slow dissipation left no lacing on the glass. The beer's appearance is average for its style.
Nosing the glass, I smell malty, raisin, bourbon, oak, and char. So far, I have not detected any oxidation or off; this is promising. I smell molasses, floral ester, and earthiness. I noticed that beer aromas are muted; nothing stands out as a dominant aroma.
That is a surprise; it has some oxidation, but strangely, this eight-year-old beer held up. The hops are still evident; they taste floral, grassy, grapefruit, and slightly pine. The malt is toasted bread and cereal grains. Molasses, caramel, figs, earthiness, char, bourbon, and oak are what I can finally taste.
The mouthfeel is astringent and finishes boozy. The body is medium-plus, and the carbonation is low.
Frankly, I am surprised. This beer is similar to a Bigfoot with fewer hops and like an English Barleywine with less sweetness. I would have liked to have a thicker mouthfeel and body. Nonetheless, I am enjoying this Barleywine.
Hitachino Nest Saison Du Japon
Saison | 5% ABV
Kiuchi Brewery in Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan
Rated by solok from California
3.26/5 rDev -14.9% | Average: 3.83
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Nice golden color. Very foamy. Juicy but kind of dry? I would say "Japanese saison" is appropriate. Gentle effervescence.
Today at 03:05 AMHelles Creek
Helles | 4.8% ABV
Kros Strain Brewing in La Vista, Nebraska
Reviewed by wiggibow from Nebraska
1.75/5 rDev -53.2% | Average: 3.74
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 1
Most rancid smell I've ever smelt from a beer can, and I used to drink 211 Steel Reserve and Natty Daddy on the regular.
Not sure if there was something wrong with the can I got (can was dated February, and I'm drinking it in March, barely a month old), but the stuff smelled like a dirty urinal where a morbidly dehydrated man had just pissed right after getting sprayed by a skunk. I gagged.
Held my nose and tasted it, and it thankfully did not taste at all like it smelled. Taste was like a pretty average macro lager, certainly not worth suffering though that smell, so down the drain it went.
I'm sad, I like supporting local breweries when I can, and the other stuff I've had from Kros Strain has been at least decent, but this makes me much more wary to try anything new from them again. Worst beer experience I've had in a very long time.
Today at 02:46 AMNot sure if there was something wrong with the can I got (can was dated February, and I'm drinking it in March, barely a month old), but the stuff smelled like a dirty urinal where a morbidly dehydrated man had just pissed right after getting sprayed by a skunk. I gagged.
Held my nose and tasted it, and it thankfully did not taste at all like it smelled. Taste was like a pretty average macro lager, certainly not worth suffering though that smell, so down the drain it went.
I'm sad, I like supporting local breweries when I can, and the other stuff I've had from Kros Strain has been at least decent, but this makes me much more wary to try anything new from them again. Worst beer experience I've had in a very long time.
Sobremesa
American Pale Ale | 8.3% ABV
Copper Kettle Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado
Reviewed by Dmart1223 from Georgia
4.08/5 rDev +16.6% | Average: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is a truly unique beer. I have no idea how old the one I'm drinking is (found a can at a Total Wine in South Carolina), but it still smells *fresh*. Lots of agave and lime. All of the tequila flavors are there too -- plus what I imagine is the taste of the barrel -- minus the drunk bite of real tequila. This one deserves a higher rating for its uniqueness alone.
Today at 02:45 AMLove Bites
American Stout | 10.2% ABV
The Bruery in Placentia, California
Reviewed by colts9016 from Idaho
4.15/5 rDev +3% | Average: 4.03
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Review: 2034
Beer Name: Love Bites
Brewery: The Bruery
Location: Placentia, CA
Style: Barrel-Aged Dessert Stout
ABV: 10.9%
Date: 2021
I served the Love Bites in a Tulip glass at 50 degrees. The pour created a frothy, creamy, dark brown half-fingered head with average retention. The beer is dark brown, nearly black, and opaque, measuring around 36 on the color chart. The slow dissipation left no lacing on the glass. The beer's appearance is average for its style.
Nosing the glass, I smell malty, ripened strawberries, dark chocolate, and caramel. Swirling around the glass, I detect bourbon, oak, char, earthiness, and vanilla. The malts are roasty with a toasty bread crust. The strawberry notes come across as overripped, green leaves with a fruity sweetness. My favorite aroma is the chocolate; it is rich and deeply complex.
It tastes like a dark chocolate-dipped strawberry while sipping bourbon on Valentine's Day after getting dumped. Dark chocolate is luxurious, complex, and bitter. The strawberries are ripened and fruity. The barrel aging weaves an intricate character with bourbon, char, and oak. The malts are roasty with a toasted bread crust. After sipping the beer a few times, I noticed some floral, earthy, and grassy notes.
The mouthfeel is creamy, somewhat astringent, and finished dry. The body is heavy and has low carbonation.
Seriously this is a beer you could enjoy after a shitty Valentine's Day because you're a loser. I loved how all the flavors melded together and created a perfect dessert stout that was not cloyingly sweet. I enjoyed this beer after a long, warm spring day in Idaho.
Today at 02:43 AMBeer Name: Love Bites
Brewery: The Bruery
Location: Placentia, CA
Style: Barrel-Aged Dessert Stout
ABV: 10.9%
Date: 2021
I served the Love Bites in a Tulip glass at 50 degrees. The pour created a frothy, creamy, dark brown half-fingered head with average retention. The beer is dark brown, nearly black, and opaque, measuring around 36 on the color chart. The slow dissipation left no lacing on the glass. The beer's appearance is average for its style.
Nosing the glass, I smell malty, ripened strawberries, dark chocolate, and caramel. Swirling around the glass, I detect bourbon, oak, char, earthiness, and vanilla. The malts are roasty with a toasty bread crust. The strawberry notes come across as overripped, green leaves with a fruity sweetness. My favorite aroma is the chocolate; it is rich and deeply complex.
It tastes like a dark chocolate-dipped strawberry while sipping bourbon on Valentine's Day after getting dumped. Dark chocolate is luxurious, complex, and bitter. The strawberries are ripened and fruity. The barrel aging weaves an intricate character with bourbon, char, and oak. The malts are roasty with a toasted bread crust. After sipping the beer a few times, I noticed some floral, earthy, and grassy notes.
The mouthfeel is creamy, somewhat astringent, and finished dry. The body is heavy and has low carbonation.
Seriously this is a beer you could enjoy after a shitty Valentine's Day because you're a loser. I loved how all the flavors melded together and created a perfect dessert stout that was not cloyingly sweet. I enjoyed this beer after a long, warm spring day in Idaho.
dHop15
Imperial IPA | 8.2% ABV
Equilibrium Brewery in Middletown, New York
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.64/5 rDev -12.9% | Average: 4.18
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
16oz can from Tavour. Murky yellow/golden pour, towering white head leaves thick rings of lacing. Aroma brings a melange of fruit, orange juice, lemon, peach, pineapple with light floral accents. A heady bouquet. Taste is all of that with some dankness creeping in. Thick, creamy feel. For me, there's way too much going on flavor wise. Not a big fan
Today at 02:41 AMCold Ones Strong
American Adjunct Lager | 7% ABV
GP Brewing Co. in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)
1.57/5 rDev 0% | Average: 1.57
look: 1.25 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 1.5
Oh boy, what did I get myself into here???
A- This is a super fizzy, pale yellow color, almost like a cheap ginger ale, with big bubbly carbonation rising to the top in swift fashion. There is a one finger thick, super white head that forms, but swizzles out rather fast, leaving behind nothing but an oily/watery looking film that shows off the super aggressive soda like carbonation. There is absolutely no lacing to speak of here either......not off to a good start here.
S- Boiled corn, booze and sugar syrup generally make up the gist of the aromas here. I may be able to detect some diacetyl nuances, as there is a buttery microwavable popcorn quality about it. Rice, damp grass and a general off- putting aroma surrounds this liquid.
T- Ugh, this tastes like the original, but with a stronger booziness to it. Boiled corn, rice and/or hotdog water, with a metallic tang to it....not good. The finish lingers with a sleazy artificial malt extract flavor that tries to pass itself off as a legit tasting lager. Overall this tastes like the ever overused 'swill' that cheap brews are known to be.
M/O- Super light in body, like watery, and the carbonation is so aggressive that it is hard for the average beer drinker to distinguish what exactly they are having here. This is gross, and GP should be ashamed of themselves really.....this isn't even trying and honestly put, there is no drinkability factor here....this is good if you just want to get hammered quickly while not really caring at all what you are consuming....among the worst 'beers' I've had
Today at 02:34 AMA- This is a super fizzy, pale yellow color, almost like a cheap ginger ale, with big bubbly carbonation rising to the top in swift fashion. There is a one finger thick, super white head that forms, but swizzles out rather fast, leaving behind nothing but an oily/watery looking film that shows off the super aggressive soda like carbonation. There is absolutely no lacing to speak of here either......not off to a good start here.
S- Boiled corn, booze and sugar syrup generally make up the gist of the aromas here. I may be able to detect some diacetyl nuances, as there is a buttery microwavable popcorn quality about it. Rice, damp grass and a general off- putting aroma surrounds this liquid.
T- Ugh, this tastes like the original, but with a stronger booziness to it. Boiled corn, rice and/or hotdog water, with a metallic tang to it....not good. The finish lingers with a sleazy artificial malt extract flavor that tries to pass itself off as a legit tasting lager. Overall this tastes like the ever overused 'swill' that cheap brews are known to be.
M/O- Super light in body, like watery, and the carbonation is so aggressive that it is hard for the average beer drinker to distinguish what exactly they are having here. This is gross, and GP should be ashamed of themselves really.....this isn't even trying and honestly put, there is no drinkability factor here....this is good if you just want to get hammered quickly while not really caring at all what you are consuming....among the worst 'beers' I've had
Helles Lager
Helles | 5.1% ABV
Moor's Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.46/5 rDev +12.1% | Average: 3.98
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Crystal clear golden body, big white head, tons of lacing, it is a looker. Smells of honey dipped grains, cereal malt, with accents of lemon zest and grassy hops. Taste takes on biscuit, bready yeast, honeyed malt, grassy hops, and slight vitamin. Bready yet crisp, medium bodied that is satisfyingly balanced. This is a really nice helles!
Today at 02:27 AMBière Blanche
Witbier | 5% ABV
Side Project Brewing in Maplewood, Missouri
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.24/5 rDev -1.4% | Average: 4.3
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This is the number one witbier? Ok, well here we go. Murky orange body with almost two fingers of white foam, thin bands of lacing. Funk, big citrus, and grainy flowers in the nose with white wine must finishing. Taste is more funky than wheaty, not sure if I would have guess witbier at first, big playfully sour lemon and general citrus tones bring along flowers and honeycomb before the vinous oak finishes. Feel is mildly sour but more so barnyard funky, light but not as bright as expected. It is a well made wild wit, but not the best witbier I have had, wouldn't have guessed that it was rated as such but saw when uploaded these notes are was perplexed
Today at 02:24 AMApricot Sour
Wild Ale | 7.3% ABV
Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, Colorado
Reviewed by Joebco from Colorado
4.55/5 rDev +9.6% | Average: 4.15
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Bought at an Adam Avery Cellar sale right before the pandemic. Poured a medium golden orange with little head. Initial nose of very strong, apricot and apricot pit with some spice some vanilla. Similar taste, but more of the oaky vanilla with extremely well-balanced tartness and moderate funk. The best of the green foils in my opinion.
Today at 02:22 AMVesper
Saison | 3.8% ABV
Holy Mountain Brewing Company in Seattle, Washington
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4.11/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4.11
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I had this beer on-tap in a tulip at the Holy Mountain Phinney Ridge taproom.
Appearance: pale golden yellow hue with just a dash of haze and a finger of eggshell foam atop.
Smell: a nice level of sweetness and tartness and funk that reads as candylike. Very good and I’m hoping this is indicative of what’s to come!
Taste: light and crisp with a dash of maltiness and a bit of funky sourness. It’s quite light, which is not unexpected, but good.
Mouthfeel: medium light body but with plenty of carbonation and a good creaminess.
Overall: super drinkable at 3.8%. Flavorful and quenching; I could drink a lot of this in the sun.
Today at 02:19 AMAppearance: pale golden yellow hue with just a dash of haze and a finger of eggshell foam atop.
Smell: a nice level of sweetness and tartness and funk that reads as candylike. Very good and I’m hoping this is indicative of what’s to come!
Taste: light and crisp with a dash of maltiness and a bit of funky sourness. It’s quite light, which is not unexpected, but good.
Mouthfeel: medium light body but with plenty of carbonation and a good creaminess.
Overall: super drinkable at 3.8%. Flavorful and quenching; I could drink a lot of this in the sun.
Imperial Smoked Walker's Reserve
Smoked Porter | 12% ABV
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in Paso Robles, California
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.44/5 rDev +6% | Average: 4.19
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Cellared 8 years. Robust back opaque pour with a brown head that slowly settles down into a thick collar, periodic lacing. Smoke and bourbon are powerful in the nose, char, earth, dark oak, and vanilla are in the background in that order of intensity. Taste is much the same, only it is now full bourbon barrel that is starring not just the booze, roasted malt backbone is super sturdy, very impressive. Feel is robust and chewy with significant yet balanced warmth, dry on the palate the whole sip. FW is really good at this style
Today at 02:18 AMShattered Winds
American IPA | 7.5% ABV
Holy Mountain Brewing Company in Seattle, Washington
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this beer on-tap in a tulip at the Holy Mountain Phinney Ridge taproom in Seattle.
Appearance: light golden hue with a clear body and a finger of eggshell foam leaving a nice lace on the glass.
Smell: kind of a candied grapefruit peel thing going on, with a citrusy and piney aroma that is also quite sweet.
Taste: thick and hoppy WCIPA. Sweet malt with citrusy and slightly tropical fruit notes; there’s bitterness here but also a lot of sweetness to cut through. A good beer, though.
Mouthfeel: medium rich body with a decent carbonation and a good creaminess.
Overall: if sweet and strong WCIPAs are your jam, then this beer will work for you.
Today at 02:18 AMAppearance: light golden hue with a clear body and a finger of eggshell foam leaving a nice lace on the glass.
Smell: kind of a candied grapefruit peel thing going on, with a citrusy and piney aroma that is also quite sweet.
Taste: thick and hoppy WCIPA. Sweet malt with citrusy and slightly tropical fruit notes; there’s bitterness here but also a lot of sweetness to cut through. A good beer, though.
Mouthfeel: medium rich body with a decent carbonation and a good creaminess.
Overall: if sweet and strong WCIPAs are your jam, then this beer will work for you.
You Like 'A Da Juice
New England IPA | 6.5% ABV
Brothers Cascadia Brewing in Vancouver, Washington
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4/5 rDev -0.7% | Average: 4.03
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this beer on-tap in a tulip at Ridgewood Bottle & Tap in Seattle.
Appearance: medium orange-yellow hue with a good dose of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam atop.
Smell: an interesting tropical, earthy aroma. Not bad, but certainly atypical.
Taste: mild sweetness with some slightly citrusy hops and a sort-of-dank tropical character that comes across as cacao nibs to me. Wild! Strange and different.
Mouthfeel: medium body with a good level of carbonation and creaminess.
Overall: I like this beer, and I especially like that it is kinda weird, with the sort of chocolatey thing going on. It’s not perfect, but at least it’s interesting!
Today at 02:13 AMAppearance: medium orange-yellow hue with a good dose of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam atop.
Smell: an interesting tropical, earthy aroma. Not bad, but certainly atypical.
Taste: mild sweetness with some slightly citrusy hops and a sort-of-dank tropical character that comes across as cacao nibs to me. Wild! Strange and different.
Mouthfeel: medium body with a good level of carbonation and creaminess.
Overall: I like this beer, and I especially like that it is kinda weird, with the sort of chocolatey thing going on. It’s not perfect, but at least it’s interesting!
Twiglet
American Stout | 4.5% ABV
Baa Baa Brewhouse in Brookshire, Texas
Rated by mig100 from Texas
1.55/5 rDev 0% | Average: 1.55
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5
Very light, thin, and bitter.
Today at 02:06 AMUnicorn Tears
Sweet / Milk Stout | 12.9% ABV
Fremont Brewing Company in Seattle, Washington
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.63/5 rDev +8.9% | Average: 4.25
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Cellared 7(!) years. Pitch black body with a light brown head, splotches of lacing. Aromas of sweet cherries, dark chocolate, bourbon, caramel and tobacco. For a beer that presents itself with lots of gimmick, glitter included, this is actually a deep and complex stout that has held up incredibly well to years of age. Rich chocolate and cherry meld into the bourbon barrel that has char, caramel, dark oak, light creamy vanillins and molasses, with general earth, tobacco, leather and malt supporting. Feel is dry, warm, full bodied, chewy and sneaky robust underneath the layer of sweetness, might be the best feeling milk stout I have ever had! For a milk stout this is incredibly complex without losing the script. Bravo!
Today at 02:05 AMFrosted Sugar Cookie
American Strong Ale | 8.6% ABV
Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, New York
Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia
3.82/5 rDev +3.5% | Average: 3.69
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle poured into SA glass
A- pours a clear golden color with a one finger get foamy white head that reduces to a thin film
S- plenty of vanilla on the aroma, reminiscent if a cream soda. There’s also a sugary cookie dough element as well as a hint of caramel
T- very sweet up front with a blast of vanilla immediately followed by cream soda at the mid-palate. Sweet notes of caramel as as some doughy sweet malt, the finish gives sweet cream soda and vanilla
M- medium body with medium carbonation, foamy mouthfeel and finish, abv hidden well
Today at 01:40 AMA- pours a clear golden color with a one finger get foamy white head that reduces to a thin film
S- plenty of vanilla on the aroma, reminiscent if a cream soda. There’s also a sugary cookie dough element as well as a hint of caramel
T- very sweet up front with a blast of vanilla immediately followed by cream soda at the mid-palate. Sweet notes of caramel as as some doughy sweet malt, the finish gives sweet cream soda and vanilla
M- medium body with medium carbonation, foamy mouthfeel and finish, abv hidden well
805
American Blonde Ale | 4.7% ABV
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in Paso Robles, California
Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida
3.36/5 rDev -3.7% | Average: 3.49
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
On tap at Luke's in Temecula. Pours a pretty copper but that's the best aspect of the beer. High on malt but could use a shot of hops to give it some bite. I should have looked at the BA score first.
Today at 01:30 AMPhase 1
American IPA | 6.5% ABV
Side A Brewing in La Grande, Oregon
Reviewed by muchloveforhops3 from Montana
3.34/5 rDev -7.7% | Average: 3.62
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
16oz can picked up at Cheap Charlie's in Gresham, OR; first from Side A
Poured into an Allagash tulip
p- pours a clear gold/copper w/ a 1-2f foamy white head; looks nice
n- med aroma of indiscernible funkiness; definitely off and not real inviting
t- toasted and caramelized malts w/ off cardboard-like elements; fairly aggressive woody/citrus bitterness lingers; definitely malt-driven; some floral notes in there as well; palatable, but not great
mf- med bodied w/ med carb; lackluster; coating
o- meh.. this one is a miss for me; was a chore to drink- off notes and too much bitterness, unfortunately; would not have again; disappointing first impression of these guys
review date: 07.10.21
can date: best by 04.12.22
Today at 01:29 AMPoured into an Allagash tulip
p- pours a clear gold/copper w/ a 1-2f foamy white head; looks nice
n- med aroma of indiscernible funkiness; definitely off and not real inviting
t- toasted and caramelized malts w/ off cardboard-like elements; fairly aggressive woody/citrus bitterness lingers; definitely malt-driven; some floral notes in there as well; palatable, but not great
mf- med bodied w/ med carb; lackluster; coating
o- meh.. this one is a miss for me; was a chore to drink- off notes and too much bitterness, unfortunately; would not have again; disappointing first impression of these guys
review date: 07.10.21
can date: best by 04.12.22
Mirror Touch
New England IPA | 6.8% ABV
Ravenna Brewing Co in Seattle, Washington
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4.03/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4.03
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a 16oz can into a dimpled mug. No date, but I bought the can at the brewery yesterday.
Appearance: medium golden-yellow hue with tons of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam atop.
Smell: classic watered-down-OJ aroma with some nice tropical notes swirling around on top. Not bad at all.
Taste: sweet malt with a nice citrusy hop flavor and a few tropical notes. It has a bit of a, I don’t know, harsh clash at the end of the flavor, more so than most hazies. Good, if not outstanding.
Mouthfeel: medium body with a really big carbonation and an excellent creaminess for the style.
Overall: a solid hazy IPA. Perhaps not mega juicy or whatever, but good.
Today at 01:14 AMAppearance: medium golden-yellow hue with tons of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam atop.
Smell: classic watered-down-OJ aroma with some nice tropical notes swirling around on top. Not bad at all.
Taste: sweet malt with a nice citrusy hop flavor and a few tropical notes. It has a bit of a, I don’t know, harsh clash at the end of the flavor, more so than most hazies. Good, if not outstanding.
Mouthfeel: medium body with a really big carbonation and an excellent creaminess for the style.
Overall: a solid hazy IPA. Perhaps not mega juicy or whatever, but good.
Aecht Schlenkerla Erle
Rauchbier | 4.2% ABV
Schlenkerla (Heller-Bräu Trum) in Bamberg, Germany
Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina
4.34/5 rDev +3.1% | Average: 4.21
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Pours an opaque yet still clear very dark brown approaching jet black in color with moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass and moderate dark amber + dark cola brown + dark chestnut brown colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall sudsy foamy beige head that slowly reduces to a large patch of medium thick film covering approximately 75% of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Moderate to strong aromas of smoked malts as well as moderate aromas of roasted + toasted malts with a very light amount of caramel sweetness. Light aromas of lager yeast and light aromas of earthy hops.
T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of roasted + toasted malts with a very light amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of complex smoked malts and a light flavor of lager yeast. Finally there is a light flavor of earthy hops. Light to moderate amounts of roasty bitterness which lingers along with moderate amounts of smokiness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth with a light to moderate amount of dryness in the finish.
O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol and a pleasantly drinkable mouthfeel. Enjoyable with lots of complex smoky flavors and a pleasant dark lager underneath. Really excellent.
Today at 01:14 AMS: Moderate to strong aromas of smoked malts as well as moderate aromas of roasted + toasted malts with a very light amount of caramel sweetness. Light aromas of lager yeast and light aromas of earthy hops.
T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of roasted + toasted malts with a very light amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of complex smoked malts and a light flavor of lager yeast. Finally there is a light flavor of earthy hops. Light to moderate amounts of roasty bitterness which lingers along with moderate amounts of smokiness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth with a light to moderate amount of dryness in the finish.
O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol and a pleasantly drinkable mouthfeel. Enjoyable with lots of complex smoky flavors and a pleasant dark lager underneath. Really excellent.
Colorado State of Mind
American IPA | 7% ABV
Eddyline Brewery in Buena Vista, Colorado
Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado
4.25/5 rDev +6% | Average: 4.01
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16 oz. Can
CANNED: 01/12/24
ABV: 6.75%
Poured into a Trillium glass a pretty nice slightly hazy dark golden orange color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger plus off-white head, which also leaves some pretty nice creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, grapefruit, mango, guava), pretty nice pine note. The taste is pretty nice hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, grapefruit, mango, guava), pretty nice pine note. Medium body, ABV hidden very nicely, with a nice dry/bitter finish. Overall, this is a pretty tasty beer.
Today at 01:12 AMCANNED: 01/12/24
ABV: 6.75%
Poured into a Trillium glass a pretty nice slightly hazy dark golden orange color, pretty nice carbonation, with a pretty nice thick/creamy one-finger plus off-white head, which also leaves some pretty nice creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, grapefruit, mango, guava), pretty nice pine note. The taste is pretty nice hoppy, malty, with a pretty nice citrus complex (orange, tangerine, grapefruit, mango, guava), pretty nice pine note. Medium body, ABV hidden very nicely, with a nice dry/bitter finish. Overall, this is a pretty tasty beer.
Märzen
Märzen | 6% ABV
Shred Monk Brewery and Coffeehouse in Bozeman, Montana
Reviewed by muchloveforhops3 from Montana
4/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can picked up at Big Head's in Missoula, MT; first experience with Shred Monk
Poured into a Ben's Bottle Shop nonic pint
P deep chestnut with just about a 1f white head; quick recession
N soft at first, but gets bolder as warms; sweet aroma of toasted malts and candied notes; pleasant
T semi-sweet toasted malt and earthiness throughout with some candied sweetness in there too; tasty; has an element of uniqueness
Mf med to med-full bodied; med carb level
O a pleasant marzen with good drinkability; not a bad first impression of the brewery; would have this again
review date: 10.15.22
can date: not captured
Today at 01:07 AMPoured into a Ben's Bottle Shop nonic pint
P deep chestnut with just about a 1f white head; quick recession
N soft at first, but gets bolder as warms; sweet aroma of toasted malts and candied notes; pleasant
T semi-sweet toasted malt and earthiness throughout with some candied sweetness in there too; tasty; has an element of uniqueness
Mf med to med-full bodied; med carb level
O a pleasant marzen with good drinkability; not a bad first impression of the brewery; would have this again
review date: 10.15.22
can date: not captured
Space Brunch: Bourbon BA
American Imperial Stout | 13.3% ABV
Other Half Brewing Company in Brooklyn, New York
Reviewed by Tony210 from New Jersey
4.64/5 rDev +1.5% | Average: 4.57
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Pours extremely thick and viscous, pitch black, with some freeze dried ice cream floaters. Nice. Big chocolate aroma with some bourbon barrel mixed in. Big chocolate flavor up front, liquid fudge, just sooooo good. Coffee appears on the finish in the form of an acidic tartness that is unique but minimal. Gentle residual sweetness from the maple that is perfect, not cloying. Very thick with minimal carbonation. Overall a delicious BA stout.
3/18/24
500 ml bottle
4.75 rating
Today at 01:07 AM3/18/24
500 ml bottle
4.75 rating
Rip Cord
Imperial IPA | 9% ABV
Daredevil Brewing Co in Indianapolis, Indiana
Reviewed by MutuelsMark from Kentucky
4/5 rDev -3.6% | Average: 4.15
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours copper in color. The head is super thick and white as can be. The lacing is just gripping the glass all over. Nose is citrus and pine. Taste was similar to nose, pine, citrus and resin. Nice bitterness to this beer. Good stuff!
Today at 01:05 AMFloret
Belgian Pale Ale | 5% ABV
Sundial Brewing and Blending in Barrington, Illinois
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
4.21/5 rDev +1.2% | Average: 4.16
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I'm becoming more impressed with Sundial with each bottle. This is only my fourth, but each has been from a different style in the Belgian tradition... and Sundial has been figuring it out.
Additional Overall Hugs for Floret as it was a perfect pairing with tonight's basil pesto on pasta. The hops cut through the oils and Floret's herbs played nicely with the pesto. Its dry finish also complemented the heavy parmesan I put on the plate.
While Floret could have had more active protein swirls, it still Looks like a healthy yeast some 18 months after the release. Smells are mostly barnyard and lemon and oak barrel. Tastes are more acidic, but that's the vinegar needed to cut through the olive oil. Glad I only drank half tonight and I expect Floret to improve the leftovers tomorrow.
Today at 01:01 AMAdditional Overall Hugs for Floret as it was a perfect pairing with tonight's basil pesto on pasta. The hops cut through the oils and Floret's herbs played nicely with the pesto. Its dry finish also complemented the heavy parmesan I put on the plate.
While Floret could have had more active protein swirls, it still Looks like a healthy yeast some 18 months after the release. Smells are mostly barnyard and lemon and oak barrel. Tastes are more acidic, but that's the vinegar needed to cut through the olive oil. Glad I only drank half tonight and I expect Floret to improve the leftovers tomorrow.
Atomic Age
New England IPA | 5.7% ABV
2SP Brewing Company in Aston, Pennsylvania
Reviewed by JimPottNY from Pennsylvania
3.56/5 rDev -7% | Average: 3.83
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
Draft, straight pint glass.
Just not my style. New England hazy IPA. It’s fine. Not overpowering, but all hops, definitely citra strong, but decent hop finish.
Today at 01:00 AMJust not my style. New England hazy IPA. It’s fine. Not overpowering, but all hops, definitely citra strong, but decent hop finish.
Escalator Style
New England IPA | 8% ABV
Kettlehead Brewing Company in Tilton, New Hampshire
Reviewed by mickyge from Massachusetts
3.84/5 rDev +0.8% | Average: 3.81
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours cloudy golden orange, thick quickly dissipating white soapy head, veiled laci g and thin cap
Fragrant aroma of berries, strawberry and blackberry mainly. Kind of earthy tones and pineapple
Taste is fruity, earthy and slightly sweet up front to a dry slightly astringent finish. Kind of a cracker like lingering fruit loops taste
Mouthfeel is thick and full feeling, smoothing and low carbonation. Finishes a tick bitter and dry
Overall it’s kind of thin on flavor, aroma is more pronounced than taste.mouthfeel is muted and goes from sweet to bitter not much in between. Kind of average.
Today at 12:57 AMFragrant aroma of berries, strawberry and blackberry mainly. Kind of earthy tones and pineapple
Taste is fruity, earthy and slightly sweet up front to a dry slightly astringent finish. Kind of a cracker like lingering fruit loops taste
Mouthfeel is thick and full feeling, smoothing and low carbonation. Finishes a tick bitter and dry
Overall it’s kind of thin on flavor, aroma is more pronounced than taste.mouthfeel is muted and goes from sweet to bitter not much in between. Kind of average.
White Rascal
Witbier | 5.6% ABV
Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, Colorado
Reviewed by MutuelsMark from Kentucky
3.91/5 rDev +6.8% | Average: 3.66
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Color was slightly hazier than I expected, while still had a straw yellow color. Very thick white head. Nose was lemon zest. Taste was also lemonzest with a white pepper finish. Somewhat dry beer.
Today at 12:51 AMSella Del Diavolo
Bière de Garde | 6.5% ABV
Birrificio Barley in Maracalagonis (CA), Italy
Reviewed by GiornoGiovanna from Italy
5/5 rDev +33.7% | Average: 3.74
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This beer sure sent me into an infinite death loop from how amazing it was, It filled me with such a golden experience, this has Gone Beyond any other beer I’ve tasted
Today at 12:50 AMKapowski
American Amber / Red Ale | 5.5% ABV
Mile Wide Beer Co. in Louisville, Kentucky
Reviewed by MutuelsMark from Kentucky
4/5 rDev +3.1% | Average: 3.88
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I thought this was one of the better amber ales I have tried of late. Noce brown color with tan head. Nose was bisquity. Taste was slightly sweet with a malty backbone. Very good beer.
Today at 12:49 AMMaximator
Doppelbock | 7.5% ABV
Augustiner-Bräu in München, Germany
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.49/5 rDev +14% | Average: 3.94
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Undeciperhabe (to me) date code on the bottle.
Drank 3/18/24 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque brown/orange rust appearance.
An even pour yielded a small tan head; a thick curtain of lacing remained.
Fresh rye bread, caramel & faint cream notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Fresh bread bread & caramel flavors up front; a hint of cream on the finish. Rich but easy to drink; delicious!
Today at 12:45 AMDrank 3/18/24 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque brown/orange rust appearance.
An even pour yielded a small tan head; a thick curtain of lacing remained.
Fresh rye bread, caramel & faint cream notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Fresh bread bread & caramel flavors up front; a hint of cream on the finish. Rich but easy to drink; delicious!
Ripple Effect
American Pale Ale | 5.2% ABV
Bench Brewing Company in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada
Reviewed by thehyperduck from Canada (ON)
3.73/5 rDev 0% | Average: 3.73
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a crystal clear golden-amber colour, producing an inch of soapy, foamy white head that recedes over the next three minutes or so. A frothy collar remains, with a quarter-inch band of lacing hanging above - looks great in the glass. Bready, biscuity malts and a slight honeyed sweetness on the nose, with hints of earl grey tea and leafy, floral hops.
A mellow ale that seems to have been inspired, at least partially, by English pale ales and/or bitters. The malt profile is bready and doughy, featuring some lightly caramelized sugars; the hops gain steam later in the sip, offering up a hint of orange peel alongside some earthy, herbal hops and tea leafy bitterness at the finish; citrus, leafy hops & metallicity in the aftertaste. Light-medium in body, with low-ish carbonation that softly agitates the tongue, contributing to its smooth mouthfeel.
Final Grade: 3.73, a B grade. Bench's Ripple Effect is actually a nice change from the hazy pale ales that have come to dominate this style in the past several years. The malts are robust, but the hop profile is fairly conservative - I think they synergize nicely, but beer geeks who were hoping for something 'fruity' or 'juicy' may find themselves unenthused with this decidedly more traditional pale ale. Worth a try - this is one of those brews that I'd drink again if I were in the mood for a balanced pale ale, but wouldn't bother going out of my way for.