Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Troegs Brewery - Nugget Nectar Review

Type: Imperial Amber...IPA

ABV: 7.5%

Color: Yellow base with deep orange overall tone

Aroma: Hoppy heavy sweetness almost fresh cut grass scent

Taste: To me, dry and up front with the dominance in the realm of Hops. Citrusy-sweet in between with some mild maltiness to the bitter end

Overall: Heard a lot about this beer...Mostly all good and I agree. Mild but strong in some aspects such as smell and up front taste. I can be enjoyed by many types of beerheads.

Score: 8.1/10

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Dogfish Head Seasonal- APRIHOP Review

Type: IPA with Apricots

ABV: 7%

Color: Orange-tinted Reddish-Brown

Aroma: Sweet Hoppiness with obvious Apricot notes

Taste: Mildly hoppy with the Apricots coming through strong but appropriately. Not as bitter as you would think. Very easy and refreshing. Mellow malt to finish with a bit of spice and some light malt at the end.

Overall: I was very surprised and impressed. I am a purist i guess when it comes to beer...Lagers, Pilsners, Stoudts, and IPA's, but this fruit infused brew has opened my eyes to the other options out there. This Fruit infused brew was, for lack of a better word...AWESOME!

Score: 8.8/10


Monday, March 29, 2010

Flying Dog Seasonal(SPRING) Garde Dog- Biere De Garde Review

Type: Pilsner with French influences

ABV: 5.5%

Color: Semi-cloudy unlike most pilsners, Golden-Yellow, almost wheat-esque

Aroma: Sweet hoppiness that is strong when inhaled fully

Taste: Some spice and more maltiness than hoppiness at first which is a little different. Than a sweetness...maybe honey, or mild citrus hto finish.

Overall: Thoroughly enjoyed as it went down a little to easy. Smooth where it coated my tongue for a few minutes after tasting. In my opinion it would go well with Brie and cranberries or a fresh salad with shrimp

Score: 7.7/10


Heavy Seas - Small Craft Warning Review

Type: Pilsner(Uber Pils)

ABV: 7%

Color: Pale Orange with Yellow Hue

Aroma: Light Hoppy Nose with some Sweetness to boot

Taste: Very chilled out beer with almost no spice to speak of Light hoppiness with a little orange-zestiness to finish almost buttery. Some mellow malt essence.

Overall: I liked it. Kinda reminded me of being back in Germany and trying all the local brew almost every village or town had to offer. Can easily get carried away with downing more than needed in one sitting.

Score: 7.9/10