Rob Jenson's Beer-Tasting Journal | |||||
| Introduction | Tasting Notes: Imports | Tasting Notes: USA | Breweries | Importers | Notations |
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| What's in Rob's Fridge? | List of Beers (By name, no notes) | List of Beers (By date, no notes) | |||
The most recent modification to this file was on Thursday, 05-Jul-2007 21:53:17 EDT.
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| Abita Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat | Yummy; nice light sweet raspberry flavor; bubbly consistency; no bitterness; a nice dessert beer. | ||||
| Abita Amber Beer | App: Brownish orange Aro: Kinda earthy, almost mildly skunky Tas: Not very interesting; a hint of hops or other bittering flavor; fairly typical beer flavor (Home 08Dec2001) [5-135] | ||||
| Abita Amber Beer | App: Brownish orange Aro: Kinda earthy, almost mildly skunky Tas: Not very interesting; a hint of hops or other bittering flavor; fairly typical beer flavor (Home 08Dec2001) [5-135] | ||||
| Abita Fleur-de-Lis Restoration Ale |
App: Light yellow to amber; thick but short-lived head; Aro: A mix of hops and ale yeast smells; Tas: Decent hops / malt balance; The hops flavor comes through without harsh bitterness; It's a bit "chewy" in the mouthfeel; Definitely a good quaffing beer ... you get the malty ale flavors washing your palate, then just a bit of lingering hops in the finish to dry your palate, and make you want another sip; (Home 30Mar2006) |
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| Abita Turbodog |
App: Black Tas: Something of a "runny" stout, but flavorful (Brick 04Nov2000 - 5) [2-131] |
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| Alaskan Amber Alt Style Beer |
App: Golden amber Aro: Malty Tas: Darker than a lager, sweet, decent to drink (Brick 06Jan2000 - 11) [3-25] |
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| Alaskan Pale Ale |
App: Golden Aro: Strong hops Tas: Mild, not at all close to an I.P.A. like some pale ales are; it's "ok" ... not high on my list (Brick 17May2001 - 3) [3-159] |
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| AleSmith Brewing Speedway Stout |
App: Black Aro: Roasty, a bit iike wine Tas: Dark, coffee tastes; hoppy coffee Note: "A full-bodied Imperial Stout with guts and glory from a hefty addition of coffee." 12% ABV; It's a meal in a glass ... made with Ryan Brothers Coffee (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 12) [7-55] |
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| AleSmith Brewing X |
App: Yellow, clear, bubbly Aro: Mildly "flattened" aroma Tas: Smooth, soft, a bit of the "flattened" taste Note: BOCD; 5.5% ABV; American malts, hops, and yeasts, made with a hopback (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 3) [B1-4] |
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| Allagash Dubbel Reserve |
App: Dark brown amber Aro: Slight aroma of fruit, maybe mango? This is probably a hallucination Tas: Nutty, not at all sweet Note: 7.0% ABV (BrewersArt 12Dec2000 - 3) [1-161] |
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| Allagash Dubbel |
App: Reddish Aro: Wheat aroma Tas: Malty, coffee-like flavor, a bit dry (Brick Belgian Beer Tasting 25Mar2001 - 3) |
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| Allagash Grand Cru Reserve 1997 |
App: Dark copper Aro: Malty, sweet, with tones of Grand Marnier or grapefruit Tas: Very malty, not too sweet, a bit of bitterness, a very nice warming feel to it, nose tickley, a bit like Chimay (Brick Belgian Beer Tasting 25Mar2001 - 4) [3-21] |
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| Allagash Speciale Reserve |
App: Light copper Aro: Wheat aroma Tas: Very creamy mouthfeel, a very unusual tast in the middle, a bit bitter Note: 5.0% ABV; This is a Brabant style Belgian ale, made with a "sour mash" (Brick Belgian Beer Tasting 25Mar2001 - 2) [3-129] |
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| Allagash Tripel Reserve |
App: Clear, amber Tas: Boring, a hint of bitterness, underwhelming (Brick 03Mar2001 - 11) [2-185] |
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| Allagash Triple |
App: Yellow, with many tiny bubbles Aro: Lemony or citrusy Tas: Very sweet, very malty, hints of coriander and citrus; a bit drying on the tongue (Brick Belgian Beer Tasting 25Mar2001 - 5) |
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| Allagash White |
App: Yellowish, light and cloudy Aro: Very lemony, like shaving cream Tas: Very soft wheat flavor with a strong lemon zip to it; very flavorful with just a hint of bitterness; very refreshing Note: The spices are coriander and Curacao Orange Peel (Brick Belgian Beer Tasting 25Mar2001 - 1) [3-127] |
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| Appalachian Jolly Scott Ale |
App: Reddish orange Aro: Mildly fruity, with a bit of a soapy yeast aroma Tas: Somewhat yeasty; a bit of fruitiness; not sweet Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 11Jun2003 - 2) |
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| ACE Fermented Apple Cider |
App: Clear yellow Aro: Apples Tas: Dry, soapy tasting; I didn't like it; Others found it OK (Brick 04Jan2003 - 1) |
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| ACE Fermented Apple Honey Cider |
App: Like apple juice Aro: Like apple juice Tas: Apple juice with a twisted taste, not necessarily good, not necessarily bad (Brick 07Oct2000) [2-5] |
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| ACE Fermented Berry Cider |
App: Clear Tas: Sweet berry-like taste (Brick 03Mar2001 - 2) [2-191] |
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| ACE Fermented Pear Cider |
App: Almost clear Aro: Mild pear aroma Tas: Strange: sweet, a mild pear taste, not very tasty ... a bit on the perfumy side for me (Brick 02Dec2000 - 8) [2-147] |
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| Anchor Our Special Ale/Christmas Ale 1998 |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Sweet, malty Tas: Spicy, sweet, with a nice bitter taste (Brick 11Nov2000 - 4) |
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| Anchor Our Special Ale/Christmas Ale 1999 |
App: Dark, almost black Aro: Like a fruit cake Tas: Wow; First taste is nutty and full of spice flavors, like a gingerbread (Brick 18Oct2000) |
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| Anchor Our Special Ale/Christmas Ale 2005 |
App: Black, tinged with red; Amazingly thick, brown foam Aro: Spicy; Nutmeg, cloves, maybe allspice Tas: Beyond description; it is bitter and spicy; Like previous years, it has a very strong flavor that will shock you and put you off if you are expecting something that tastes like "beer." When you get beyond that, the taste and the warming sensations grow on you quickly. I taste something that is vaguely like chocolate; Yummy; (Home 23Jan2006) |
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| Anchor Liberty Ale |
App: Golden amber Aro: Aleish Tas: Hoppy, nice beer, well balanced Note: DRAFT (Brick 02Dec2000 - 11) |
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| Anchor Porter | A pleasant porter; [1-51] | ||||
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| Anchor Wheat Beer |
App: Yellow Tas: Flat flavor; it's OK (Brick 03May2002 - 13) |
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| Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black Aro: Malty; Deep, bready/yeasty aroma Tas: Roasty; somewhat sweet; hints of vinous flavors (Brick 02Nov2002 - 3) [6-193] |
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| Anderson Valley Belk's E.S.B. |
App: Orange Aro: Malty and sweet Tas: Very malty, nice balanced flavor Note: 6.8% ABV (Brick 02Jun2001 - 18) [4-69] |
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| Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale |
App: Red, clear Aro: Mildly sweet Tas: Dry; OK; Slightly bitter (Brick 07Dec2002 - 3) [6-191] |
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| Anderson Valley Hop Ottin' I.P.A. |
App: Red orange Aro: Smeels rich, sweet, and hoppy Tas: Very hoppy; a bit perfumey; very nice, especially for hopheads (Brick 07Dec2002 - 6) [6-189] |
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| Anderson Valley Porter |
App: Dark red, almost black Aro: Hoppy Tas: Yummy, very colorful flavors, nice porter finish |
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| Anderson Valley Winter Solstice - 2000 |
App: Brown with a slight reddish tinge Aro: Some spiciness Tas: Spicy, like gingerbread, or pumpkin pie seasoning, touch of bitterness Note: DRAFT (Tuskies 14Dec2000) |
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| Anderson Valley Winter Solstice - 2001 |
App: Caramel colored Tas: Very spicy; perfumey; strong caramel flavors; milder than I expected Note: DRAFT; Brand new keg (Brick 10Nov2001) |
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| Anheuser-Busch Bacardi Silver |
App:Clear, like selzer water Aro: Like stale ginger ale; Hints of perfumey aroma Tas: Oooh ... that is odd; Sweet, very slightly citrusy Kinda perfumey; There is enough flavoring to avoid being cloying; The taste grows on you enough to get you to swallow it ... it's a "malternative," an alcohol-delivery vehicle, not beer Note: 5% ABV (Home 16Jul2005) |
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| Anheuser-Busch Budweiser |
App: Very light color, almost colorless, clear Tas: "High water content," a tiny hint of sweetness, followed by a tiny hint of bitterness, but fairly devoid of flavor. It is popular (50%+ of the U.S. beer market) perhaps because you can drink a large amount of this fluid without any flavors interfering with your attention to swallowing it, therefore consuming more cheap alcohol. Note: Malt and rice (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 3) |
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| Anheuser-Busch Bud Light | |||||
| Anheuser-Busch Busch | |||||
| Anheuser-Busch Jack'O Spiced Pumpkin Ale |
App: Orangey brown Tas: Well balanced, nice and spicy. A good showing for A-B. (RFD 23Dec2005 - 4) |
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| Anheuser-Busch Killarney's Stout |
App: Black, foamy Aro: Mildly sweet, but not roasty Tas: It is drinkable; a very mild stout, with some bitterness; Lacking in the requisite roastiness (RFD 17Jan2003) |
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| Anheuser-Busch Michelob | |||||
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| Anheuser-Busch Michelob Honey Lager |
App: Orange amber; Aro: Somewhat organic (like organic chemical fumes); lightly flowery; Tas: Slightly sweet, a hint of hops bitterness; drinkable, not as bland as I'd expected ... nothing stunning either; PJ liked; Note: DRAFT (Rest. 24Feb2002) |
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| Anheuser-Busch O'Doul's N/A |
App: Yellow Aro: Mildly beery, mildly skunky Tas: Ewww; Slightly sweet, barely beerish (Brick 06Apr2002) [6-149] |
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| Anheuser-Busch O'Doul's Amber N/A |
App: Dark amber Aro: Mildly fruity Tas: Egads, that's vile! Tastes like dirty seltzer water (Brick 06Apr2002) [6-151] |
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| Anheuser-Busch Tequiza | You might ask yourself "why?" I can't argue with that sort of logic. | ||||
| Anheuser-Busch Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Sweet Tas: A bit tart; rather thin; nice soft cask mouthfeel; I didn't taste the bourbon; Not exceptional, but certainly better than their usual fare; Note: CC; (Brick 01Apr2006 - 6) |
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| Avery The Czar Imperial Stout |
App: Black Aro: Nice, sweet, very big roasty nose Tas: Very sweet with almost no bitterness; Very tasty; You really can't taste the alcohol in this one Note: 13% ABV (Brick 02Apr2005 - 5) |
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| Avery Ellie's Brown Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-5] | ||||
| Avery 14'er E.S.B. | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-3] | ||||
| Avery Hog Heaven |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Minty, roasty Tas: Minty flavor, then a rosemary flavor; unique Note: 100 IBU; 10.2% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 11) [2-171] |
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| Avery India Pale Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-9] | ||||
| Avery Out of Bounds Stout | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-11] | ||||
| Avery The Reverand Quadruple |
App: Brown and clear Aro: Very sweet and malty Tas: Malty, orange flavors; very strong with a little bit of bitterness; very yummy ... the beer of the night. Note: 10% ABV (Brick 02Jun2001 - 1) [3-145] |
| Baltimore-Washington Brewing Company The Raven Special Lager | App: Orangey amber, clear Aro: Very sweet hops aroma, a bit fruity Tas: Peachy malt flavors, a mild hops bite, a very nice, balanced flavor Note: Northern Brewer, Hallertauer, Slovenia, Czech Saaz hops (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 3) [3-151] |
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| Bangkok Blues Lager | App: Amber Aro: Beery w/ hints of hops Tas: Decent drinkable lager Note: Couldn't find out what brewery made it. (Rest. 29Mar2002) |
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| Barbary Coast Gold Rush Style Beer |
App: Deep amber Aro: Sweet malty aroma with hints of hops Tas: Heavy hops bite on the front; Drinkable but unremarkable (Home 26May2004) |
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| Bardo Black Watch Scotch Ale | App: Reddish brown Tas: A bit hoppy, on the light side for a Scotch Ale. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo Buffalo Stout | App: Black Tas: Sweet, but not so much so as the Graceland Imperial Stout. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo Bunbaberry Ginger Beer | App: Reddish brown Aro: Faint hint of ginger Tas: Light ginger flavor, adding flavor to an otherwise typical lager. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo Dillon ESB | App: Reddish brown Tas: Bitter, but well-balanced. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo Graceland Imperial Stout | App: Black Aro: Very sweet Tas: Very sweet, very hoppy, excellent if you like sweet stout with body Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo James Brown Ale | App: Brown Aro: Aleish Tas: OK. A wee bit on the bitter side. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Bardo Vincent Black Shadow | App: Yellowish, a bit cloudy; Aro: Faintly beery Tas: Slightly lemony aftertaste, otherwise OK for a lager. Note: DRAFT; | ||||||
| Barley's Pale Ale | App: Pale Tas: Nice Note: DRAFT; (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) | ||||||
| Barley's Pilsner | App: Almost clear Aro: Barely perceptile beery aroma Tas: Smooth and tasty; not at all bad for a pilsner Note: DRAFT; (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) | ||||||
| Barley's Primordial I.P.A. |
App: Cloudy, yellow Tas: Nice bitter bite with some sweetness Note: DRAFT (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) |
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| Barley's Q & A Stout |
App: Black Tas: Thin and "runny" tasting Note: DRAFT (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) |
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| Barley's Russian Stout | App: Black Tas: Nice molasses aftertaste Note: DRAFT (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) |
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| Barley's Scottish Ale |
App: Pale Tas: Good bitter flavor Note: DRAFT (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) |
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| Barley's Wheat |
App: Very light, apple-juice yellow Tas: Not much flavor; none of the usual wheat beer flavors; very dry Note: DRAFT (Barley's #1 07Jul2000) | ||||||
| Berkshire Springs Stock Ale |
App: Light orange Aro: Mixture of hops and vegetal smells Tas: Well, it's not going to win any awards, but it is drinkable; There are enough hops added to cover what would otherwise be a mediocre ale Note: 6.0% ABV (Home 24Jan2004) |
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| Beer on the Wall's Off the Wall Holiday Ale | App: Orange Aro: Mild beery Tas: Very nice; balanced maltiness; some hops and spicing, but all in very mellow proportions; even "ordinary beer" drinkers should enjoy this (Home 06Feb2002) [6-97] |
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| Berghoff Genuine Dark Beer | App: Dark red Aro: Winey Tas: Tastes a bit like capers on the front; a bit drying in the mouth; astringent (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 3) [6-81] |
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| Black Toad Dark Ale |
App: Chestnut colored; Aro: Roasty, slightly yeasty overtone; Tas: Big roasty flavor, not sweet, not aggressively bitter, caramel notes, toasty; (Home 04Apr2005) |
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| Bluegrass Brewing Company Alt Beer | App: Light brown Aro: A bit nutty Tas: Malty, drying on the tongue; a bit lactic-tasting; PJ actually liked this one Note: OG 11.0° P; FG 2.5° P; 27 IBU; 5.4% ABV; 2-Row Pale, Munich, Cara Munich, Chocolate malts; malted wheat; Perle, Tettnager hops (MOTE); (Home 06Sep2001) [5-69] | ||||||
| Bluegrass Brewing Company American Pale Ale | App: Reddish orange Aro: Hoppy nose, a bit fruity Tas: Good hops taste all the way through; a nice mouthfeel; not too bitter to quaff, not subtle enough to be boring Note: OG 15.0° P; FG 4.0° P; 48 IBU; 5.9% ABV; 2-Row Pale, Special B, Cara Munich; flaked barley; Centennial, Willamette hops; (MOTE) (Home 18Sep2001) [5-67] (History of Beers in the U.S. 28Jan2002 - 7) [6-83] |
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Bluegrass Brewing Company Bearded Pat's Barleywine |
App: Dark red, clear; Aro: Sweet, malty, spicy hops aroma; Tas: Blows up in your face hops; a sweet spicy taste; barely a hint of the alcohol; This beer really rocks fresh, and will probably be double-rocking when it is aged; Some of the less hop-freaky (they are hopsheads) people at the table found it unbalanced Note: 10%+ ABV; Brewed in July 2001; Made from the first runnings from a full mash tun, then added 250 pounds of malt extract to get the gravity up; Centennial, Columbus, Cascade, and a handful of whatever other leftover hops were found in the brewery (88 pounds). This started out with the name "Old Burley," named after one of the BBC bartenders; This beer could also be nicknamed "GDBW = God Damned Barleywine." (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 7) | ||||||
| Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout |
App: Black with reddish hues; Aro: Sweet, roasty; Tas: This is a fantastic sweet stout; There is almost no bitterness in this; This will also be very popular with porter drinkers, as it lacks the heavy roasty flavors normally associated with a stout; Note: 8.1% ABV (Brick 02Apr2005 - 2) |
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| Bear Republic Racer 5 I.P.A. |
App: Orange, amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Strong hoppy flavor; residual hops on the teeth; very crisp and bitter (Rest. 19Jun2002 - 2) |
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| Bear Republic Red Rocket Scottish Ale |
App: Dark brown, almost black - not opaque Aro: Malty, with hoppy notes Tas: Very hoppy for a Scotch ale; A bit of bitterness, not as much as I'd expect (Brick 03Dec2005 - 1) |
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| Bear Republic XP Pale Ale |
App: Clean, reddish amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Hoppy; a bit like an IPA; "As tasteless beers go, it's not too bad" Note: Centennial, Cascade hops (Brick 04Aug2001 - 7) [4-187] |
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| Bert Grant's I.P.A. |
App: Apple juice amber, big foamy head Aro: Very mildly beery ... not the hops bouquet I'd expect Tas: Crisp, biscuit in the beginning, lingering bitterness in the finish; highly quaffable, but definitely not a "superhoppy" I.P.A. (Home 25Jul2001) [4-135] |
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| Bert Grant's Perfect Porter |
App: Dark brown to black Aro: Very roasty; malty Tas: Yummy; Dark roasty, chocolatey; Some flavors like a Scotch ale (Home 15Jul2002) [7-197] |
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| Bert Grant's Scottish Ale |
App: Amber Tas: Hoppy, bitter, well-balanced Note: (Party 16Dec2000 - 1) [1-151] |
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| Bethlehem Brew Works Bagpipers Brew (Scottish Ale) | App: Light brown / pale amber Tas: Strong, sweet, with a touch of bitterness Note: DRAFT; OG 1.063; 6.0% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Bethlehem Brew Works Fegley's E.S.B. | App: Red amber Tas: Bitter, hoppy, but a sweetness coes out afterwards Note: DRAFT; OG 1.055; 6.5% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Bethlehem Brew Works Old Gal Pale Ale | App: "Light copper" or reddish brown Tas: Very much like a British "Real Ale" though it's listed as a CA-style beer. Note: DRAFT; OG 1.045; 4.5% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Bethlehem Brew Works Steelworker's Oatmeal Stout | App: Dark, nice stout color Aro: Hint of sweetness; spicy Tas: Not an overpowering stout, has the flavor and a touch of sweetness behind, but no bitterness Note: DRAFT; OG 1.058; 5.3% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Bethlehem Brew Works Summer Fest | App: Cloudy, reddish brown Aro: Faint, dusty aroma, hint of spice Tas: Distinctive Belgian Ale flavor, hint of coriander, but not overbearing . Note: DRAFT; OG 1.052; 5.8% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Bethlehem Brew Works Valley Golden Ale | App: Light lager, some bubbles Aro: Very mild, almost imaginary Tas: Light,sweet crisp flavor, with a hint of hops; nice Note: DRAFT; OG 1.044; 4.6% ABV (Bethlehem Brew Works 27May2000) | ||||||
| Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale | App: Black Aro: Malty Tas: Tasty, malty; the Moose should be proud ... the drool is definitely a good drinking beer Note: OG 13° P; 5.3% ABV; Pale, caramel, chocolate, whole black malts; Kent Goldings, Liberty, Willamette hops; (Brick 08Sep2001 - 4) [5-45] | ||||||
| Big Nose Brown Ale | App: Brownish amber; Tas: Sweetish, on the lighter side, tasty. | ||||||
| Bison Chocolate Stout |
App: Black Aro: A bit of stout aroma Tas: "Black," chocolate taste, not sweet, but not really bitter, like unsweetened bakers chocolate, yummy (Brick 02Dec2000 - 10) [2-155] |
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| Bison Coriander Rye |
App: Yellowish amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Foamy, very fresh; subtle coriander flavors, I can't really taste it separate from the beer, very hoppy and fruity, but easy drinking (Brick 03Apr2001 - 2) [3-45] |
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| Bison Organic Gingerbread Ale |
App: Brown, translucent Aro: Gingerbread, or fruit cake Tas: Dry, very bitter, the spices are fairly muted; Needs sugar! Note: (Brick 07Jan2006 - 2) |
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| Bison Organic Red Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Super-creamy head; Aro: Malty, nutty nose; Tas: Nice malty flavor kissed with hops; it tasted so nice, I drank it all before really taking notes on it ... oops! (Home 13Aug2006) |
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| Bison Pale Ale |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Malty and hoppy Tas: A nice I.P.A.; very well-balanced (Brick 02Jun2001 - 3) [4-95] |
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| Blue Point Hoptical Illusion IPA |
App: Amber, effervescent, nice lace in the head Aro: Medium hoppy nose Tas: Crisp hoppy bite; nice malty mouth; a bit of an off flavor in the hops bitterness (Home 08Jan2006) |
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| Blue Ridge Amber Lager |
App: Reddish orange Aro: Malty Tas: A bit bitter, somewhat malty, well balanced, not bad; a bit of grapefruit taste too it Note: 5.0% ABV; (Brick 04Aug2001 - 2) [5-35] |
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| Blue Ridge ESB Red Ale |
App: Red-orange Aro: Hoppy Tas: Fresh, and really hoppy; You can taste the biscuity flavor from the malt if you look for it. Note: ABV 4.8% (Home 15Jun2001) [4-149] |
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| Blue Ridge Porter |
App:Black with reddish tinges Aro: Yummy, dark, malty aroma Tas: Yummy, with caramel tones Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 8) |
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| Blue Ridge Snowball's Chance Winter Ale 2000 |
App: Black, but not opaque Aro: Malty Tas: First taste is a bit like mocha; hint of sweetness, not really sweet ... just says "I could have been sweet." Mild hop bitterness. Very creamy mouthfeel. (Home 24Nov2000) [2-134] |
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| Boston Beer Works American Lager |
App: Yellow Aro: Odd yeast aroma; Like buttermilk Tas: More nutty character than I expected; no buttermilk taste (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 2) |
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| Boston Beer Works Back Bay IPA |
App: Orange-ambsr Tas: Crisp hops bite (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 7) |
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| Boston Beer Works Boston Red |
App: Ruby red Aro: Tas: Nicely balanced; drying but not biting (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 4) |
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| Boston Beer Works Curley's Irish Stout |
App: Black, opaque Tas: Nutty, semi-sweet stout; Very nice. (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 8) |
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| Boston Beer Works Fenway American Pale Ale |
App: Orange-red Aro: Malty Tas: Nice, well-defined hops; Not biting. (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 5) |
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| Boston Beer Works CC Fenway American Pale Ale |
App: Orange-red; cloudy Aro: Malty; hints of hops Tas: More hops tasts than the regular APA; softer mouthfeel (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 6) |
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| Boston Beer Works Hub Super Light |
App: Light yellow Aro: American lager hops Tas: Dry, wheat-like hops finish (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 1) |
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| Boston Beer Works Patriot Pilsner |
App: Reddish amber Tas: Delicious, but not a pilsner; too malty. (Rest. 04Aug2004 - 3) |
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| Brewer's Alley Brodie's Belgian Ale | App: Brownish amber, clear Aro: Slightly spicy aroma Tas: Some malty taste, otherwise much like Hoegaarden Note: DRAFT; 6.9% ABV (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 10) |
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| Brewer's Alley Black Frost Barleywine | App: Blacker than your average barleywine Aro: Fruity, sweet Tas: Thick, rich, sweet, yeasy, chewy, hints of cherry Note: DRAFT; OG 26°P; 10.6% ABV; Sour mash; Brewed December 2000 (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 6) |
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| Brewer's Alley Dunkel Weisen | App: Brownish, cloudy Tas: Bubble gum flavors, with a bit of clove; hints of bitterness; OK ... nothing unusual here Note: DRAFT (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) |
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| Brewer's Alley Hefeweisen | App: Light yellow Aro: Wheat aroma Tas: Strong wheat flavors pop out and say "Hello!" Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 8) | ||||||
| Brewer's Alley India Pale Ale | App: Brownish amber, clear Aro: Barely "visible" aroma Tas: Mildly hoppy, a bit malty; Definitely not an "in-your-face-hops" IPA; tasty and easy-drinking; Real hop-heads will be sorely disappointed Note: DRAFT (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) |
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| Brewer's Alley Kösch | App: Light amber, clear Aro: Mildly flowery Tas: Sweet,with a hint of hops; More flavorful than many a Kölsch that I've tasted; Very nice; PJ liked Note: DRAFT (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) |
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| Brewer's Alley Nut Brown Ale | App: Dark brownish red Aro: Deep, malty rich Tas: Malty, dry, some bitterness with very little bite Note: DRAFT (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) |
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| Brewer's Alley Oatmeal Stout | App: Dark brown or black Aro: Sweet, malty, somewhat oatsy Tas: Roasty, very soft mouthfeel Note: CC; 6.5% ABV; 5 pounds oats in a 7 bbl batch; Roasted barley, Chocomalt malts; German Perle, Fuggles hops; Dry-hopped with more Fuggles (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 3) App: Reddish-black Tas: Mild, roasty but not bitter; very mild and soft mouthfeel (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) |
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| Brewer's Alley Owen's Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: Mild hops and a slightly fruity aroma Tas: A bit bitter, mostly mild, uninteresting Note: Fuggles, East Kent Goldings hops (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 5) App: Light yellow, foamy Aro: Malty Tas: Soft, fruity, mild, very tasty Note: CC (Brewer's Alley 23Feb2002) | ||||||
| Brewer's Alley Scotch Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: Very faint Tas: Some sweetness, roasty, laster a Scotch Ale flavor appears Note: CC; 7.9% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 8) | ||||||
| Brewer's Alley Trinity Stout | App: Black Aro: Very roasty with coffee aromas Tas: The taste is not as roasty as the aroma; Soft, smooth mouth feel (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 10) |
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| Brewer's Art Cerberus Trippel XXX | App: Golden Aro: Malty Tas: Strong, hoppy, but not overpowering Note: DRAFT; 10.5% ABV (At Brewpub 12Dec2000) | ||||||
| Brewer's Art House Pale Ale | App: Pale Tas: A bit hoppy, but not too much so; Tasty, but not amazing Note: DRAFT; OG 10° P; 5% ABV (At Brewpub 10Apr2001) | ||||||
| Brewer's Art Ozzy | App: Golden amber Tas: Milder than Resurrection; Hoppy, tasty, very drinkable; There seems to be a distinct Belgian wheat beer flavor to it, but that is not in the malt bill. Note: DRAFT; OG 16.5° P; 7.25% ABV; Belgian ale and French Pilsner yeasts, corn, Stirling Goldings Hops, no spices. This beer is inspired by the Belgian beers with devilish/demoniacal names, and so is named for a certain British heavy-metal rock star. (At Brewpub 12Dec2000) (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 5) |
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| Brewer's Art Resurrection Ale | App: Reddish Amber Aro: Spicy, a bit beery Tas: Hoppy, with a hint of coriander Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 12Dec2000) | ||||||
| Brewer's Art St. Festivus Holiday Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Smells like a factory in NJ Tas: Reminds me of the smell of Clostridium Aurianticus with some added hops Note: 8% ABV (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 11) |
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| Brewer's Art Sluggo | Very beery, not very tasty ... BA's Singel Style Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 10Apr2001) | ||||||
| Brewer's Art Sour Cherry | App: Cloudy, reddish Tas: Tart,a bit "soapy", very mild cherry flavoring, barely perceptible Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 10Apr2001) | ||||||
| Brewery Hill Pale Ale | App: Orangey yellow Aro: Flowery, a bit of that yeast aroma that I don't know how to describe well Tas: Hoppy, crisp, drying, slightly astringent (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 8) [6-65] |
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| Brick House Brewpub Bricklayer Brown Ale | App: Brown Aro: Very sweet malty aroma Tas: Delicious; mildly spicy; full-bodied, a bit hoppy, very well-balanced Note: DRAFT; 7.8% ABV (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| Brick House Brewpub California Steam Beer | App: Brownish orange; cloudy Tas: Nice, malty; very tasty; very close to the taste of Anchor Steam Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| Brick House Brewpub Czech Pilsner | App: Very light, yellowish Tas: A hint of the Saazhops; very mild; PJ liked Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| Brick House Brewpub Dutchland Hefe Weisse | App: Slightly cloudy, brownish orange Aro: Banana, clove, wheat beer aromas Tas: Nice big mouthfeel for a hefeweizen; good characteristic flavors like the aromas Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| Brick House Brewpub Nordic White | App: Almost clear Aro: Sweet, honey aroma Tas: Sweet; tastes very close to mead; slight alcohol flavor An interesting creation to make something that tastes like mead, but stays within the legal requirement of being brewed like a beer Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| Brick House Brewpub Sweet Irish Stout | App: Black and foamy Aro: Roasty Tas: Very tasty; sweet on the front, then mellow, but very characteristic of a sweet stout Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 02Feb2002) |
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| BridgePort Black Strap Stout | App: Dark Aro: Sweet smelling Tas: Sweet, malty, very smooth Note: 6.0% ABV (Brick 08Sep2001 - 7) [5-47] | ||||||
| BridgePort Bottle Conditioned I.P.A. | App: Light yellow Aro: N/A Tas: Very hoppy, with grapefruit tones Note: BOCD; 5.5% ABV (Brick 05May2001 - 4) [3-195] | ||||||
| Bridgeport Old Knucklehead Barley Wine Style 1999 | I really liked this, though I didn't take good notes Note: 9.1% ABV (Brick 01Dec2001 - 18) [5-131] |
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| BridgePort Porter | App: Black, but not opaque, foamy Aro: Very sweet and malty Tas: Yummmy ... bitter, not as sweet as it smells; very drinkable Note: 5.5% ABV; [4-47] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 9) | ||||||
| Brimstone Big Ale 1999 | App: Reddish amber Aro: Alish, hint of alcohol or yeast Tas: Sweet, a touch bitter, very rich and tasty (Home 21Oct2000 - 2) [2-106] | ||||||
| Brimstone Irish Wake Irish Style Stout | App: Black with rich brown foam Aro: Rich, malty aroma Tas: Dry, bitter, "black" roasted flavor, a bit like dark chocolate Note: OG 15.0° P; FG 4.5° P; 30 IBU; 5.7% ABV; 2-row pale, crystal malt, flaked and toasted barley; Horizon, East Kent-Goldings hops; (MOTE) (Home 21Jun2001) [4-163] | ||||||
| Broadway Flying Dog Barleywine Style Ale |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Very sweet, malty, and full of alcohol Tas: Extremely sweet; tickles the nose and makes me sneeze this is a sipping beer; lots of alcohol taste and character; malty just a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste; highly recommended if you don't mind things that are cloyingly sweet [2-144] |
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| Broadway Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter |
App: Black Aro: Very subtle roasty Tas: Rich, roasty, very tasty (Brick 07Jan2006 - 3) |
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| Broadway Flying Dog K-9 Winter Ale 2001 |
App: Medium red amber Aro: Very sweet, a bit fruity Tas: Fennel tones (I thought licorice), not as sweet as the barleywine; much drier than many winter ales (Brick 14May2001 - 2) [4-3] |
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| Broadway Flying Dog Road Dog Scottish Ale |
App: Red, ruby amber Aro: Malty, a bit roasty Tas: Roasty, dry, but not extremely bitter, "black" tones (Brick 04Jun2001 - 1) [4-5] |
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| Broadway Flying Dog Snake Dog I.P.A. |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Like an I.P.A. should taste ... very hoppy and flowery with good bitterness (Brick 17May2001 - 4) [4-1] |
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| Broadway Flying Dog Tire Biter Ale |
App: Light yellow Aro: Very sweet and flowery Tas: Malty, tasty, and sweet (Brick 02Jun2001 - 17) [4-7] |
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| Broadway Horn Dog Barleywine Style Ale 2001 |
App: Black, foamy Aro: Very mild Tas: Mmmmm; Very sweet; extremely malty; spicy; nice finish (Brick 01Dec2001 - 8) [5-125] |
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| Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout |
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| Brooklyn Blanche de Brooklyn | App: Brownish, cloudy Aro: Bubble gum - bubble gum Tas: Bubble gum taste with lots of fizzyness. Note: DRAFT (RFD Brooklyn Beer Dinner - 15Jul2003) |
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| Brooklyn Brooklyner Weisse | App: Brownish yellow, cloudy Aro: Bubble gummy Tas: Slightly bitter; otherwise typical Note: (RFD Brooklyn Beer Dinner - 15Jul2003) |
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| Brooklyn Brown Ale | App: Brown, not quite opaque Tas: Nice malty flavor; an excellent brown ale without the usual earthy flavors Note: DRAFT (Hard Times Cafe 06Sep2001) [5-197] |
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| Brooklyn East I.P.A. | App: Orangey yellow Tas: Very bitter, balanced Note: DRAFT (Brick 06Oct2001 - 7) (History of Beers in the U.S. 28Jan2002 - 6) |
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| Brooklyn Monster Barleywine 2000 | App: Orangey Aro: Malty Tas: Very sweet and malty, hints of cherry tones; Big bold and beautiful (Party 14Jul2001) [4-125] | ||||||
| Brooklyn Monster Barleywine 2001 | App: Orangey, a bit redder than the 2000 Aro: Malty Tas: Dry; not as big as the 2000, a bit hoppier; Cellar it until next year (Party 14Jul2001) [4-123] | ||||||
| Brooklyn Lager | App: Darkish orange Aro: Sweet, fruity aroma Tas: Light bitterness, good hops bite, well balanced Note: DRAFT (Rest. 02Mar2002) |
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| Brooklyn Octoberfest (2001) | App: Dark brown, not opaque Tas: Very rich, malty, sweet; This is what I remember Octoberfest beer to be like from my teenager days, and it still rocks compared to that light watery stuff that they are so fond of in Munich today Note: DRAFT; Pilsner and Munich malts; Perle and Hallertaür hops (Hard Times: 11Oct2001) | ||||||
| Brooklyn Pilsner | App: Golden amber Aro: A bit beery Tas: A bit malty, decent taste, not at all like your typical pilsner (Brick 17May2001 - 10) [4-29] | ||||||
| Brooklyn Saison de Brooklyn | App: Light yellow, cloudy Aro: Wheaty, but with an interesting fruity twist Tas: A bit bitter, a bit grapefruity, and very dry Note: 1.7° P FG; 6.5% ABV; made with 8 % unmalted wheat; (Building Blocks of Beer 04Jun2001 - 3) | ||||||
| Brother's Brewing Company Honey Amber Ale | App: Reddish
Tas: Ick ... ick, bitter, with just a hint of honey, but not
very good to my tastebuds (Brick 03Mar2001 - 7) [3-1] | ||||||
| Bube's Brewery | App: Aro: Tas: Note: (Bube's Brewery 01Feb2003 - ) | ||||||
| Bube's Brewery Oatmeal Stout | App: Black w/ a brown head Aro: N/A Tas: Like coffee that's been out for a while; somewhat drying mouthfeel; this is definitely a dry, not a sweet stout Note: (Bube's Brewery 01Feb2003) |
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| Bube's Brewery Red Ale | App: Orangey red, slightly cloudy Aro: Very mild, fruity Tas: Very exciting flavor, a bit effervescent; there are some serious flavoring hops here, but still sweet and mild with just a hint of drying in the finish. Note: DRAFT (Bube's Brewery 01Feb2003) |
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| Bube's Brewery Steam Beer | App: Orangey red Aro: N/A Tas: Very similar to the red ale, but not as hoppy; it has a softer flavor and mouthfeel, and is less exciting Note: DRAFT (Bube's Brewery 01Feb2003) |
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| Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale |
Not bad, tastes like pumpkin pie without the sugar. The taste
grows on you after a while. A bit heavy on the spices and
light on the pumpkin flavors (Brick Oktoberfest/Autumn Tasting 26Sep2000) [2-23] |
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| Buffalo Bill's Orange Blossom Cream Ale |
Ap: Clear; very light orange; Ar: Watered-down orange soda; orange blossoms; Ta: Tastes like watered down orange soda; Perhaps; I'm not a big fan; (Brick 06May2006 - 2) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Billtown Blonde |
App: Yellow Aro: Mild hops scent Tas: Very, very dry; strong hops bite; I could drink a lot of this (Rest. 29May2004 - 1) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Black and Bluesberry Wheat |
App: Orange (dark) Aro: Very mild, ambiguous berry aroma Tas: Medium sweet; very fruity and flavorful; A definite winner for those who like fruit beers (Rest. 29May2004 - 5) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Brune |
App: Orange-brown Tas: Barely imagine tasting cherries (perhaps because this was not the beer that was labeled). Dark tasting, malty, some caramel notes, a bit bitter; This one didn't grow on me no matter how much beer I'd had (Rest. 29May2004 - 2) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Dubbel |
App: Orange-brown Tas: A bit astringent; Not "bad" ... but I didn't really enjoy it. (Rest. 29May2004 - 4) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Dunkle |
App: Deep ruby red Tas: More flavorful than the average dunkel, but still not to my taste (Rest. 29May2004 - 7) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery I.P.A. |
App: Cloudy orange Aro: Very subtle fruity notes Tas: Well balanced; You can taste the West Coast hops, but it is not overwhelming (Rest. 29May2004 - 6) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Nut Brown |
App: Black, not opaque Aro: Malty, caramel notes Tas: Malty, nutty, caramel flavors; dries on the tongue (Rest. 29May2004 - 10) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Oud Brune with Tart Cherries |
App: Reddish black, but not opaque Aro: Malty, a bit sweet Tas: Definite taste of sour cherries in a malty Belgian-flavored base; Tart (Rest. 29May2004 - 9) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Porter |
App: Black, opaque Aro: Mildly perfumey Tas: Wow! Much nicer than their stout; Roasty, a bit sweet with a dry finnish (Rest. 29May2004 - 11) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Ribbit Red Ale |
App: Red, translucent Aro: Malty Tas: Malty; caramel; slightly bitter; Tasty; Paula liked this best, my #2 or #3 of the flight. (Rest. 29May2004 - 3) |
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| Bullfrog Brewery Stout |
App: Black, opaque Aro: Roasty aroma Tas: A dry stout; A bit "runny;" It is OK, but not great With such an awesome porter, I expected a meatier stout (Rest. 29May2004 - 8) |
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| Butte Creek Organic Ale | App: Brownish orange Aro: Fruity, hoppy, perfumey Tas: Hoppy, somewhat earthy; I was not a big fan of this, though it could have been a bad/old bottle (Home 05Mar2002) [6-145] |
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| Butte Creek Organic Porter | App: Black, not opaque Aro: Sweet malty aroma Tas: Nice porter, not runny (Brick 03Mar2001 - 13) [3-15] |
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| Butte Creek Roland's Red Premium Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [3-39] | ||||||
| Butte Creek Winter Ale | App: Black, foamy Aro: Very roasty Tas: Roasty, smoky, rich mouthfeel; Tastes like a variation on their porter, and fine one to my palate (Home 24Feb2002) [6-147] |
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| Butterfield Tower Dark Porter | App: Reddish brown Aro: Sweet malty Tas: NIce, malty, dark flavor Note: 5.7% ABV (Brick 04Aug2001 - 4) [5-21] | ||||||
| Buzzards Bay Olde Buzzard Lager | App: Golden amber Aro: A bit like ginger ale Tas: Clean, with only the tiniest hint of the hops (Home 11Mar2001) [3-55] | ||||||
| Buzzards Bay West Porter | App: Black; brown foam Aro: Malty, coffee aroma Tas: A balance of sweetness and bitterness, very creamy mouth feel (Home 13Mar2001) [3-53] |
| Calhoun's Eat Your Oats Stout | App: Black Tas: Decent bitter bite, roasty, not at all sweet (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 1) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Capitol Hill, Washington DC) Helles Bock |
App: Orange amber; foamy; Aro: Hopsy, honey nose; Tas: Hops, "black" taste; very sweet middle; smooth; Note: 6.5% ABV; German Saaz, Tettnanger hops; Malts from Wormen (?); (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 2) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Amber Waves Ale |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) American Wheat Beer |
App: Yellowish, clear; Tas: Crisp, a hint of wheat, a bit of bitterness, very light and mild; Note: About 40% wheat malt, 60% English pale malt, Centennial Hops, 15 IBU (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 2) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Belgian Cherry Ale |
App: Cloudy, reddish amber; Tas: Drying on the tongue, a bit tart; Note: DRAFT; (Brick Los Testigos de Cerveza Tasting 24May2001 - 7) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Hefeweisen |
App: Light yellow, cloudy; Aro: Well-defined wheat aroma; Tas: Clean, slightly tart, has a decent bitter aftertaste, each sip calls for the next one; banana and clove notes; Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Kösch Ale |
App: Yellow, bubbly, clear; Aro: Light lemony aroma, mildly beery; Tas: Clean,vegetal, a definite flavor from the yeast, peanutty; Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Nut Brown Ale |
App: Dark bronze; Aro: Sweet and hoppy; Tas: Very sweet and malty, like a Scotch ale without the bitterness; very nice; one of the yummiest Nut Brown Ales I've tried (keeping in mind that I have a sweet tooth); Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Pale Rider I.P.A. |
App: Orangey yellow; Aro: Very mild hops aroma; Tas: Pounding hops flavor, excellent; I was expecting a disappointment from the lack of aroma hops, but this has got that hops bite we love in a good I.P.A.; Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Pale Rider I.P.A. (Cask Conditioned) |
App: Reddish amber, super foamy; Aro: A bit yeasty, very malty; Tas: Very bitter, crunchy, malty, very nice; Note: CC; O.G. 16.7° P; 60 IBU; 6.5% ABV; Dry hopped in the cask with plugs; East Kent Goldings, First Gold hops; (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 8) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Prohibition Porter |
App: Black, but not opaque; Aro: Sweet and malty, almost like a stout; Tas: Sweet, dark, well balanced, almost a dry stout, but not quite, with a good bit of coffee flavor in it; Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Scottish 80 /- |
App: Dark; Tas: Sweet, malty, smooth finish (from the oats); Note: English Pale malt, flaked oats, 3% Black Malt for color; East Kent Goldings hops; 5.5% ABV; (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 5) |
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| Capitol City Brewing (Shirlington VA) Stu's Saison |
App: Orange; Aro: Very mild; Tas: Soft feel, a bit of bitterness, no front flavor really, a bit of alcohol taste to it; Asit gets a bit warmer, it tastes much more like the Belgian Saison styles; Note: DRAFT; Alas, this is the parting batch of beer brewed by assistant brewer Stu Purdue (Stooooooooooo!), who apparently moved back to Richmond three weeks ago. We'll miss him and his beer. (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Capitol City Brewing Shirlington (Shirlington VA) Wee Heavy Ale |
App: Black; Aro: Faint / Fruity aroma / Hint of smokiness; Malty / Very malty, a bit sweet; Tas: Very well balanced, malty, smoky, not overpoweringly bitter; / Strong malty, tastes a bit like leaves / Very malty, very sweet; big mouthfeel; Note: OG 21.3° P; 8.5% ABV; 100 IBU; Pale, Crystal, Roasted Barley malts; First Gold hops; The keg tasted on 16Jan was the last of the keg used to bottle the GABF award-winning samples; (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 10) (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 8) (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 4) (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 6) (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 9) |
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| Capitol City Brewing Shirlington (Shirlington VA) Yorkshire Ale |
App: Bronze; Aro: A bit of yeast characteristic to the aroma; Tas: Well balanced malt and hops, but more bitterness than the Amber Waves; This is meant to be an English E.S.B. style and it works well to my mouth; Note: DRAFT; (Capitol City Shirlington 30Jun2001) |
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| Carolina Charlestown Brown |
App: Red-brown, foamy head; Aro: Rich, malty aroma; Tas: Malty; (Apr2003) |
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| Carolina Blonde |
App: Yellow, clear Aro: American mass-market lager hops Tas: Very nice pilsner with some spicy character; a bit of hops (Home 12Jul2002) [7-199] |
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| Carmel Wheat Beer (Hefe-Weizen) | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-27] | ||||
| Cascade Lakes Monkey Face Porter | App: Black Aro: Sweet and malty Tas: A bit citrusy, not sweet, and definitely not what I expected from a porter that smells sweet and malty; It was not bad, but not what I was expecting (Brick 01Sep2001 - 2 ) [5-9] | ||||
| Casco Bay Pilsner | App: Amber Tas: Hoppy flavors dominate ... not a typical pilsner Note: OG 12.0° P; FG 2.5° P; 25 IBU; 5.2% ABV; 2-row, Carapils, Caramunich malts; German Tettnang, German Hallertauer hops; (MOTE) (Home 04Apr2001) [3-29] | ||||
| Casco Bay RipTide Red Ale | App: Red Aro: Hoppy, slightly spicy Tas: Nice hops flavor, a bit of spicy tang on the tongue, very creamy mouth feel Note: OG 14.25° P; FG 4.0° P; 21.5 IBU; 5% ABV 2-row pale, Munich, Caramunich, Special-B, Chocolate malts Cluster, Cascade, Crystal hops; (MOTE) (Home 05Apr2001) [3-31] | ||||
| Chaucer's Mead | App: Almost clear Aro: Slight whiff of alcohol Tas: Very sweet, like drinking thinned honey (Brick 03Mar2001 - 8) [2-177] | ||||
| Chesapeake Bay Old Goose Ale | App: Dark red brown Aro: Spicy, sweet Tas: Very hoppy; Nice balance; good stuff Note: 6.75% ABV (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 13) |
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| Chesapeake Bay Premium Pilsner | App: Orange Aro: Beery; very faint aroma that is mildly fruity, or perhaps urine Tas: Tastes great; a bit of hops, nice drying on the tongue Note: 5% ABV; (MOTE) (Home 10Dec2001) [6-35] |
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| Chester's Hard Root Beer | Tasted like very sweet root beer Note: (Brick 01Dec2001 - 16) [5-123] |
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| Cider Jack Cranberry Hard Cider |
App: Bright red Aro: Very Berry Kool-Aid Tas: Fruity (Brick 03May2002 - 10) [7-175] |
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| Cider Jack Raspberry Cider | A bit sweet, but very drinkable. | ||||
| Cleveland ChopHouse & Brewery American Pale Ale |
App: Amber; brownish amber Aro: nice hopsy aroma Tas: Good hard hops bite, balanced with a malty body; Very nice (At Brewpub: 28May2003) |
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| Cleveland ChopHouse & Brewery Bohemian Pilsner | App: Light apple juice color Aro: Mild beery aroma Tas: Very clean, just the right amount of hops flavor. A "perfect pilsner," IMHO. (At Brewpub: 28May2003) |
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| Cleveland ChopHouse & Brewery Light Lager |
App: Light yellow, almost clear Aro: Hint of beery aroma Tas: Very light with a slightly tangy flavor (At Brewpub: 28May2003) |
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| Cleveland ChopHouse & Brewery Irish Red Ale |
App: Dark orange Aro: Fruity ale aroma Tas: Hefty malt notes, balanced with the hops; different tastes going on (At Brewpub: 28May2003) |
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| Cleveland ChopHouse & Brewery Irish Stout |
App: Black, brown foam Aro: Mildly roasty aroma Tas: Sweet coffee flavor; very mild and smooth (At Brewpub: 28May2003) |
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| Clipper City Chesapeake Gold |
App: Golden Aro: Beery Tas: A bit cracker-like, biscuity, a bit dry. Note: Mostly pale malt; Now labelled Clipper City Gold (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 1) [3-119] |
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| Clipper City Heavy Seas Below Decks Barleywine |
App: Orangey brown Aro: Mild hint of hops Tas: Wow! this is a hops bomb. Very complex, hoppy, spicy, yummy beer. (RFD 26Dec2005 - 5) |
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| Clipper City Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop3 Ale |
App: Orangey; Aro: Very hoppy, fruity; hints of grapefruit; Tas: Hoppy, but not bitingly bitter; very smooth mouthfeel; well-balanced, fruity; (Home 19Mar2006) |
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| Clipper City Heavy Seas Winter storm Ale |
App: Dark ruby red; Aro: Very citrusey, grapefruit; Tas: Hoppy, very nice; Big malt taste; Very tasty, highly drinkable; (Home 30May2006) |
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| Clipper City Irish Stout |
App: Black Aro: Smells like a sweet Guinness Tas: Chocolate tones, a bit sweeter than Guinness, with a bitter after-taste. (Brick 02Dec2000 - 2) [2-156] |
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| Clipper City McHenry Old Baltimore Style Beer |
App: Amber Aro: Beery Tas: Nice hops character, a decent American Lager good for everyday drinking (At Brewery 28Apr2001 - 1) |
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| Clipper City Reserve I.P.A. |
App: Brownish Amber Aro: Malty nose with a great hops aroma Tas: Really nicely balanced I.P.A., excellent at room temperature Note: Bottle conditioned (Clipper City Brewery 28Apr2001 - 2) [3-139] |
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| Clipper City Reserve Mega-I.P.A. |
App: Orange, clear Aro: Nice, aggressive hops Tas: Soft, hoppy, a bit bitter; well-balanced; I liked this a lot (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 10) |
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| Clipper City Small Craft Warning Pilsner Bock | App: Yellowish orange Tas: Very very soft mouth feel; This is a pilsner with strong character ... some hops flavor, a hint of the alcohol very very nice! Note: DRAFT; 7% ABV (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 3) ( ) |
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| Clipper City Reserve Winter Ale 2000 |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Malty Tas: Malty, bitter, a bit sweet (Home 12May2001 - 1) |
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| Clipper City Uber Pils |
App: Yellow-orange, cloudy Aro: Wow, lots of hops here Tas: Very hoppy, cascade, mild aftertaste; trully amazing pils; (RFD 13Jan2005) |
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| Clyde's Lager | App: Amber Tas: Very drinkable Note: DRAFT (Rest. 29Dec2000) |
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| Crooked River Select Lager | App: Reddish amber Aro: Very mild beery aroma Tas: Clean lager taste, just a hint of bitterness (Home 28Feb2001) [2-167] | ||||
| Crooked River Special Porter | App: Black, thick head Aro: Malty and rich Tas: Yummy, a bit sweet, a bit of the earth taste from a dry stout, not at all "runny" (Home 01Mar2001) [2-169] | ||||
| Crooked River Yuletide Ale | App: Dark red, clear Aro: Spicy, bits of ginger and cinnamon Tas: Yummy, sweet, spicy Note: DRAFT; OG 17.5°P; 7.5% ABV; Orange peel (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 5) (Party 18Dec2004) |
| DeGroen's Altfest |
App: Brownish yellow Aro: Sweet spicy aroma Tas: Nice bitterness (Brick 03May2002 - 2) [7-99] |
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| DeGroen's Doppeldock | App: Orangey brown Aro: Somewhat earthy Tas: A bit sweet; a bit bitter; a bit malty; medium body Note: DRAFT; 8.5% ABV; Nugget, Tettnang hops (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 8) |
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| DeGroen's Dunkles | App: Golden Tas: Nice; dark and sweet flavor; very drinkable (Brick Oktoberfest Tasting 29Oct1999) App: Dark reddish color Aro: A bit malty, mostly soapy Tas: Dry, a bit malty, decent bitterness | ||||
| DeGroen's Hefeweizen | App: Yellow and cloudy Aro: Citrusy Tas: Drying on the tongue, banana and bubble gum flavors Note: DRAFT; Made with Weihenstephaner 3068 yeast (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 7) | ||||
| DeGroen's Rauchbock | CC
DRAFT
App: Reddish brown Aro: Like a smoked sausage Tas: Very smoky, no real beer taste to it. (Brick 04Nov2000 - 8) | ||||
| DeGroen's Weizen | App: Cloudy orange brown Aro: Very strong wheat aroma Tas: Wheat, very crisp, very drinkable Note: DRAFT (Brick 11Nov2000 - 2) | ||||
| Deschutes Black Butte Porter | App: Black
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| Deschutes Obsidian Stout | App: Black Aro: Malty, stoutish Tas: A decent stout, not quite Guinness, but drinkable, a bit on the sweet side (Brick 06Jan2000 - 2) [1-187] | ||||
| Dixie Blackened Voodoo Lager | App: Dark red, almost black Aro: Mildly rubbery, "black" Tas: Dusty, metallic, fairly awful; I've had another taste of this, and it tasted like an "OK" beer with Cajun blackened seasoning; a novelty but not an everyday choice for me; Most people will not enjoy this for more than the novelty value (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 7) [6-67] |
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| Dixie Crimson Voodoo Ale | App: Red Aro: Interesting aroma, hard to describe Tas: It's OK; nothing special about it, but it's got more flavor than the "Big Four Brewery" products (Brick 21May2001 - 1) [4-65] | ||||
| Dixie White Chocolate Moose | App: Clear Aro: Smells like white chocolate Tas: Sweet, mildly chocolately, not at all like a beer, tastes more like a chocolate liqueur; not very popular with people who don't like cream soda (Brick 06Jan2000 - 12) [1-185] | ||||
| Doc Otis' Hard Lemonade | App: Looks like fizzy lemonade Aro: Smells like lemonade Tas: Perfumey lemonade; not very strong (on the lemon flavor) Note: Another "malternative" beverage. (Rest. 22Mar2002) |
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| Dock Street Docktoberfest | App: Dark golden; Tas: Yummy, sweet. DRAFT (Brick Oktoberfest Tasting 29Oct1999) | ||||
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| DogFish Head 90-Minute Imperial I.P.A. |
App: Yellow orange Aro: Gets hoppy as it warms Tas: Very hoppy; very strong grapefruit flavors Note: CC; 9% ABV; 90 IBU (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 6) |
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| DogFish Head 120-Minute I.P.A. ("Randalized") | App: Reddish amber; Clear Aro: Crazy aromas; Flaming skunks stuffed with hops comes to mind Tas: Super hop bomb, but smooth! I'm sneezing on every sip, but you can't have too much hops Note: Randal the Enamel Animal - "This machine kills fascist beer." (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 6) |
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| DogFish Head ApriHops |
Very fruity, perhaps an apricot flavor, hence the name? Note: CC |
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| DogFish Head Buxom Blonde Barleywine |
App: Cloudy amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Hoppy, nice barleywine alcohol taste, a bit crunchy Note: 60 IBU; 12% ABV; Conditioned in hop-oil-soaked pear wood casks (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 5) | ||||
| DogFish Head Chicory Stout |
App: Black Aro: Strong molasses/sweet aroma - hint of possible fruitiness Tas: Touch of a coffee aftertaste; good body for a stout, not as bitter nor overwhelming as Guinness, but definitely not a "thin stout." (Brick 27Sep2000) |
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| DogFish Head Immort Ale |
App: Dark reddish brown Aro: Super malty, sweet, some alcohol fumes Tas: Very strong; very sweet; like Thomas Hardy and J.W. Lee's vintage ales; Very strong vanilla flavors; maple and oak are a bit harder to note; It is luscious and complex, as described on the bottle; this is definitely a sipping ale Note: 11.0% ABV; ingredients include juniper berries, maple syrup, and other scary things (Home 04Dec2000 - 1) (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 9) [2-153] |
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| DogFish Head Indian Brown Ale |
App: Black Aro: Strong molasses aromas Tas: Positively amazing; very hoppy, sweet; excellent (Brick Oktoberfest/Autumn Tasting 26Sep2000) [2-15] |
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| DogFish Head Midas Touch |
App: Reddish orange Aro: Dry and fruity Tas: A bit malty, and definitely has a cheesy component to it; I didn't like this much (after waiting almost a year to taste it) (Party 14Jul2001) [4-109] |
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| DogFish Head Olde School Barley Wine |
App: Orange, clear Aro: Very mild aroma Tas: Smooth, sweet; Jody says "like a Muscat" Note: 15.5% ABV; Brewed with dates and figs (Brick Sam's Enchanted Evening with Woodrow Wilson Guthrie 03Dec2002 - 3) |
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| DogFish Head Pumpkin Ale |
Tas: Yum! Just a hint of pumpkin. Good ale, nice pumpkin
aftertaste Note: CC |
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| DogFish Head Raison d'Etre |
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| DogFish Head Raison d'Extra |
App: Black Aro: Oh man, this smells like a brandy, or Cherry Heering Tas: This was incredible smooth, given the ABV, and the fact that it has not aged much; It has a nice cherry taste to it, and was much too easy-drinking for a beer this potent! Note: ABV 20.02%; Overheard at the next (brewers') table just before Sam Calagione went on stage to introduce this beer: "Let's see how laugh he gets and we'll drunk at him." (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 11) |
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| DogFish Head Shelter Pale Ale |
App: Pale amber, nice foamy head Aro: Malty and sweet, with a hoppy scent Tas: Mild, with a hint of hops, smooth, with a bit of bitter after-taste Note: 5.0% ABV (Home 06Dec2000) [1-159] |
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| DogFish Head SnowBlower Belgian Ale |
App: Cloudy, brownish orange Aro: Barely perceptible Tas: Mildly sweet; Hints of the familar Belgian Ale flavor Note: CC; 7% ABV (Brick Sam's Enchanted Evening with Woodrow Wilson Guthrie 03Dec2002 - 1) |
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| DogFish Head World Wide Stout 2001 |
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| DogFish Head World Wide Stout 2002 |
App: Black Aro: Smells like model airplane glue, or the plastic runners between parts on a model airplane Tas: Very hard to describe; it could be that it tastes like the plastic, or the model airplane cement; it's very sweet and complex and will be fantastic after it gets to age for a bit ... it's too new to drink for most people; "Tastes like a beer, mixed with a Port wine, mixed with a shovel up the side of the head." - Sam Calagione Note: 23.3% ABV (Brick Sam's Enchanted Evening with Woodrow Wilson Guthrie 03Dec2002 - 4) |
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| Dominion Ale |
App: Ruddy gold, mildly effervescent, no noticeable head Aro: Very mild, flowery aroma Tas: Flowery taste on the front of the tongue, bitter second taste, with a peanutty aftertaste. Interesting (Rest. 10Nov2000 - 5) |
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| Dominion Helles Lager |
App: Yellow Aro: Beery Tas: Dry, balanced, and peanutty Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 7) |
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| Dominion Irish Stout |
App: Black, not quite opaque Aro: Black, malty, slightly lactic Tas: Lighter on the tongue than Guinness; very chocolatey, nice flavor Note: DRAFT (Brick 29May2001) |
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| Dominion Lager |
App: Amber Aro: A bit beery, or vegetative Tas: Very flavorful, a balance of hops and fruitiness Note: A Dortmund style lager (Rest. 10Nov2000 - 4) (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 1) [4-61] |
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| Dominion MOWOG |
App: Darker yellow and cloudier than the Lager Aro: Much stronger aroma than the Lager Tas: Much softer mouth feel, with a bit of a fruity tone Note: DRAFT; Made with the same wort as Dominion Lager but fermented with an ale yeast (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 2) |
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| Dominion Millenium Ale |
App: Light reddish amber Aro: Hoppy and spicy aroma Tas: Hops balance with alcohol, not extreme on either Note: 1 year old cask, 10-10.5% ABV. This is a "pale barleywine" according to the brewer (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 9) |
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| Dominion Oak Barrel Bourbon Stout |
App: Black Aro: Soapy Tas: Wowowow; nice stout, with many complex aftertones; highly recommended. Only available at the Old Dominion brewery Note: DRAFT (Growler 07Apr2001) |
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| Dominion OctoberFest Specialty Lager |
App: Amber Aro: Light fruity Tas: Crisp and flavorful, nice hops character, a hint of sweetness ... highly acceptable [2-68] |
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| Dominion Old Ale |
App: Reddish black Tas: A decent, well-balanced ale Note: DRAFT (Brick 08Sep2001 - 10) |
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| Dominion Old Fussbottom's Fox Tail Ale |
App: Mid-reddish amber, clear Aro: Barely perceptible estery tones Tas: Very fruity, complex flavors; hard to identify what the fruits are, maybe something tropical Note: DRAFT; This is an IPA wort brewed with a yeast that Old Dominion doesn't usually use in their beer (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 4) |
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| Dominion Spring Brew Imperial Pilsner |
App: Orange Aro: Very mild hops aroma Tas: Interesting, with a mild hops bite; A bit fruity??? Can't taste the alcohol Note: DRAFT; 8.5% ABV; Noble hops, and lots of them; F.G. 3.4°P; approx. 70 IBU (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 4) |
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| Dominion Summer Wheat |
App: Orangey amber Tas: Well-defined fruity flavors, hints of ginger Note: DRAFT (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 8) |
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| Dominion Winter Ale |
App: Red Amber Tas: Flowery, a hint of orange tones, maybe lemony; tastes a bit like a weissbier, not very hoppy Note: DRAFT (21Jan2001) |
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| Dominion Winter Brew |
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| Dominion Winterbrew Scotch Ale |
App: Brownish red; clear Aro: A bit muddy Tas: A bit thin; unremarkable; muddy, dirty taste Note: DRAFT; 6.5 - 7% ABV; Made with peated malt and North Down hops (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 9) |
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| DuClaw Bad Moon Porter |
App: Black Tas: Very smooth, strong coffee tones; has a dry maltiness to it; the waiter called it "sweeter than Guinness" ... but I found it to be a decent in-between sweetness Note: DRAFT (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 6) |
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| DuClaw Bare Ass Blonde Ale | App: Light yellow with orange hues Aro: Very mild beery aroma Tas: It's got a "flat" hops taste (not like flat beer, just hard to describe, other than a very tonally flat flavor); very smooth and mild; probably popular with American Lager drinkers; PJ liked this best Note: DRAFT (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 3) | ||||
| DuClaw Black Jack Stout | App: Black Aro: Malty, sweet Tas: Chocolatey, not sweet, not really bitter, kinda dry Note: This is a Russian Imperial Stout, made with 6 malts, primarily Fuggles and Golden, and flaked oats; 68 IBU; 7.5% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 3) | ||||
| DuClaw Devil's Milk Barleywine 2001 | App: Reddish, clear Aro: Very strong alcohol aroma Tas: Strong alcohol, a bit harsh, somewhat crunchy Note: DRAFT; 10.7% ABV; 67 IBU; Pale malt, wheat, aromatic crystal malts; Cascade, Columbus hops (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 11) |
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| DuClaw Devil's Milk Barleywine 2003 | App: Reddish; Can see through it, but it isn't clear Aro: Hoppy and spicy Tas: Rich, hoppy, hoppy, did I say hoppy? Very nice. Note: They change the hops every year. This year it is Crystal and Simcoe hops. (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 11) |
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| DuClaw Misfit Red Ale | App: Brownish red Aro: Fairly innocuous Tas: Malty; slightly bitter; a bit like a nut-brown ale, or a Scotch ale, in the "off" flavor Note: DRAFT (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 5) | ||||
| DuClaw Kangaroo Love (Australian-style Ale) | App: Light yellow, almost clear Aro: Mildly beery Tas: Biscuitty, a bit sweet, with an interesting fruity flavor that is not quite identifiable; definitely liked by Fosters drinkers, and PJ liked it too Note: (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 1) | ||||
| DuClaw Ravenwood | App: Clear yellow, light Aro: Ordinary beery aroma Tas: This has a bit of a hops flavor to it, without much bite the description claims it to be a Kösch-inspired brew, but it didn't hit the same chords in my mouth; PJ would drink this Note: DRAFT (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 2) | ||||
| DuClaw Venom Pale Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Good solid hoppy nose Tas: Decent hops flavor; no sweetness; a good bitter finish; smooth, but not biting Note: DRAFT (DuClaw Arundel Mills 07Sep2001 - 4) |
| Edison |
App: Yellow; Aro: American lager hop aroma; a bit fruity; Tas: Bland, a very tiny hint of hops in the finish. Clean taste, but really tastes like watered-down lager to me; (Home 05Apr2005) |
| El Toro India Pale Ale | Bitter; slight mellow sweetness in the aftertaste |
| El Toro Oatmeal Stout | Dark; sweet; heavy; rich; good finishing-up beer; |
| Ellicott Mills Alpenhop Decimator Doppelbock | App: Black Aro: Sweet, a bit vinous Tas: Very tasty; a bit sweet; hints of earthiness in the finish Note: DRAFT; 7.8% ABV; Pilsner, Munich, Caramellized, Chocolate malts (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 12) |
| Ellicott Mills Eis Bock XO Special Reserve | App: Light red, clear Tas: Sweet, malty, a bit of a taste like marzipan; some taste of the alcohol Note: OG 25° P;10-11% ABV; Pilsner, Munich, Vienna malts; Double decoction mash; This beer could be nicknamed "Embalming Fluid of the Soul." (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 5) |
| Fat Fish Brew |
App: Orange amber Tas: Tangy brew, slightly bitter, interesting water quality (Rest: 19May2003) |
| Faultline Kösch | App: Yellow,foamy Aro: Wheaty Tas: Wheatly like a filtered wheat beer (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Hefeweisen | App: Cloudy apple juice yellow Aro: lemony Tas: Wheaty, a meaty hefeweisen (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Golden | App: Yellow amber Aro: Hoppy, a bit of yeast aroma (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Best Bitter | App: Orange amber Tas: Mild tasting with a hint of bitterness (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Burton Pale Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: malty Tas: malty (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline CC Burton Pale Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: Malty, sweet Tas: Very soft, smoother feel than the regular Burton, still malty tasting (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Pale Ale | App: Red amber Aro: Mildly fruity, slight hops Tas: Balanced hops and malt; easy drinking (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Spring bock | App: Light orangey amber Aro: Malty with hops Tas: Soft sweet, malty, and a bit hoppy (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline I.P.A. | App: Orangey Tas: Very strong flavoring hops; a bit of ginger notes, a hint of caramel (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Faultline Stout | App: Black, thick foam Tas: Chocolately, bitter, and very smooth (At Brewpub: 30May2001) |
| Firestone Double Barrel Amber Ale | App: Brownish amber, cloudy Aro: Malty Tas: Nice, malty taste, sorta like a bock beer [4-79] (Brick 19May2001 - 1) |
| Fish Tale Ales Detonator Doppelbock Lager | App: Black Aro: Mildly yeasty Tas: Nice, dark, malty taste; oaky; Well-liked Note: 8% ABV; Aged in oak (Brick 01Sep2001 - 5) [4-189] |
| Fish Tale Ales I.P.A. | App: Reddish abmer; foamy Aro: Very sweeet, malty Tas: Very fresh-tasting hoppy attack [4-67] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 13) |
| Fish Tale Ales Leviathan Barley Wine | App: Reddish amber Aro: Very malty Tas: Black, malty-sweet, very nice; If you like barleywines this will knock your socks off, and if you hate them, you should skip this one (Brick 01Sep2001 - 9) [4-161] |
| Fish Tale Ales Mud Shark Porter | App: Black Aro: Dark, like a stout Tas: Much more like a stout than a porter, malty, medium sweet [2-189] (Brick 06Jan2000 - 5) |
| Fish Tale Ales Wild Salmon Pale Ale |
App: Amber Aro: Very flowery Tas: Mild; Slightly bitter (Brick 03May2002 - 4) [7-131] |
| Fish Tale Ales Winterfish Seasonal Ale 2001 | App: Cloudy orange Aro: Sweet, malty Tas: Very nice; malty, barleywine taste with a slight "dark" aftertaste (Brick 05Jan2002 - 1) [5-199] |
| Flossmoor Station | App: Brown, almost black Aro: Very strong aroma as it is poured ... sweet, malty Tas: Very rich malty mouthfeel with hints of caramel or smoke flavors. Note: Brewed and Bottled by Riverside Brewing Co. (Home 15May2002) |
| Flying Fish Dubbel | App: Brownish Aro: Sweet, malty Tas: Very sweet, tangy (Brick 06Jan2000 - 7) [1-195] |
| Flying Fish Extra Pale Ale | App: Amber, not very foamy Tas: Kinda like an a American Lager, a hint of th hops; crisp, refreshing, but not sweet Note: [1-197] p (Home 21Mar2001) |
| Flying Fish ESB | App: Reddish amber Aro: Malty Tas: Malty and hoppy Note: [1-198] (Home 26Mar2001 - 2) |
| Flying Fish Grand Cru | App: Yello orange Aro: Barely noticeable Tas: Hoppy, sweet, malty, and a bit fruity Note: DRAFT; 7% ABV; sour mash (Brick The Art of Beer Tasting 16Oct2001) |
| Flying Fish Porter | App: Black, foamy Aro: Slightly malty nose Tas: Malty and hoppy Note: DRAFT (Brick The Art of Beer Tasting 16Oct2001) |
| Foggy Bottom Ale |
App: Orange amber Aro: Nice hoppy nose Tas: Fruity, with hints of hops, and some lemony tastes creamy mouthfeel (Rest. 01Mar2002) [6-45] |
| Fordham Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: Very "soapy" Tas: "Soapy" ... drinkable, but not remarkable Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 14) |
| Fordham Blue Point Oyster Stout | App: Black Tas: Nice, easy-drinking stout Note: DRAFT (Phillips: 09Jun2001) |
| Fordham Calvinator Dopplebock | App: Reddish, dark, super foamy Aro: Dusty Tas: Metallic, plastic, hint of cherry Note: Brewed on August 15 with spelt hops (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 10) |
| Fordham |
App: Light amber Aro: Mildly hoppy aroma; very clear Tas: Definitely a hoppy pilsner; not overwhelming too some sweetness; malty flavors; a very intriguing pilsner Note: DRAFT (Fordham Pub - 29Aug2002) |
| Fordham Helles Lager | App: Yellow Aro: Malty with a bit of hops Tas: Very smooth mouth feel; Sweet, with some biscuity finish Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 4) |
| Fordham Oktoberfest | Nice flavorful ale
Note: DRAFT (Brick Oktoberfest/Autumn Tasting 26Sep2000) |
| Fordham Tavern Ale | App: Orange-red, amber Tas: Nice hops bite, good malty balance (Rest. Sep2004) |
| Founders Holiday Reserve Wheat | App: Orangey-brown amber; Aro: Mild aroma, like a wheat beer; Tas: Definitely a wheat beer, on steroids; some spiciness some vinosity; very drinkable; complex; (RFD 13Jan2005) |
| Franklin's Anarchy Ale |
App: Orange-red Aro: Very hoppy Tas: This is definitely for the hophead; Powerful grapefruit notes Note: 6% ABV; Halcyon, Maris Otter, Pale Crystal, Caramalt, Amber, Pale Chocolate malts; Cascade, Liberty, Saaz, Hersbrucker Hallertau hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Batch 200 | Oh, what a beautiful, spicy beer. Oh, what a shame that they only make one batch of the numbered batches. (Brewpub: 10Nov2005) |
| Franklin's Bombshell Blonde |
App: Light brown orange Aro: Typical American mass-market lager Tas: Very mild; some citrus flavor with a touch of the wheat beer taste Note: 4% ABV; K&oml;sch style, touch of wheat and Tettnanger hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Downtown Brown |
App: Brownish, like weak coffee Aro: Strong roasty aroma, almost like Guinness Tas: Very close to a stout or a porter; lots of sweetness (like molasses) Note: 5.5% ABV; Brown, Amber, Caramel malts; Liberty, Fuggles hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Franklin's Flagship E.S.B. |
App: Dark red Aro: Hoppy and sweet smelling Tas: Hoppy, hoppy, lots of grapefruit taste; a bit of malt and sweetness; the hops overshadows everything Note: 6.5% ABV; Maris Otter, Thomas Fawcett Caramalt, Pale Crystal, Dark Crystal, Hugh Baird Pale Ale, Weissheimer Munich malts; Magnum, Amarillo, Fuggles, Hersbrucker Hallertau, Saaz hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Noll Porter |
App: Black Aro: Roasty malt Tas: Somthing is not quite right in Denmark here; There is a taste of alcohol; Probably deserves a retaste Note: 6% ABV; Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate, Caramalt, Dark Crystal malts; Liberty, Fuggles hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Private I.P.A. |
App: Brownish-orange Aro: Grapefruity Tas: Nice balance Note: 7% ABV; Pale Ale, Munich, Caramel malts; Magnum, Goldings, Fuggles, Amarillo hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Rubber Chicken Red Ale |
App: Red Aro: Fruity Tas: Very tasty; well-balanced; slightly fruity Note: 6% ABV; Munich, Caramel, Chocolate malts; Liberty hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's St. Amand's Summer Wheat |
App: Cloudy orange brown Aro: Typical wheat beer Tas: Well-defined bubble gum and lemon tastes Note: 5% ABV; Weissheimer Munich, Wheat malts; Tettnanger hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Franklin's Sierra Madre |
App: Orange brown Aro: Hoppy Tas: Very hoppy; spicy; very nice Note: Nitrogen poured (Brewpub: 10Nov2005) |
| Franklin's Twisted Turtle Pale Ale |
App: Dark reddish-orange Aro: Like stagnant water Tas: Hoppy Note: 6.5% ABV; Crystal, Pale Ale malts; Magnum, Yakima Goldings hops (Rest. 2002) |
| Full Sail Old Boardhead Barley Wine 1999 | App: Reddish brown Aro: Strong, malty, with an alcohol aroma Tas: Wow; sweet, very alcohol-full; sip it slowly (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 8) [3-117] |
| Geary's Hampshire Special Ale Winter 2000-2001 | App: Reddish amber Aro: Alish, not overwhelming Tas: Hoppy, woody, tastes a bit like mahogany would, drying on the tongue, a bit sour. Ringwood is used in the making of this interesting ale. (Brick Weihenstephan/Winter Seasonal Tasting 18Oct2000 - 6) [2-98] |
| Geary's London Style Porter | App: Black
Tas: "Black," a bit sweeter than some porters [3-153] (Brick 05May2001 - 18) |
| Genesee Cream Ale | App: Clear amber Aro: Almost imperceptible; Mildly flowery Tas: Very soft; a bit of hops finish, barely; Almost devoid of any flavor, but in a pleasant way Note: 4.5% ABV; (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 4) [6-61] |
| George Killian's Irish Red | |
| Gila Monster Amber Lager | App: Orange amber Aro: Beery with hops notes Tas: Light, a bit malty, drinkable; PJ liked Note: (Party 24Nov2001) [5-155] |
| Gluek Dark |
App: Dark brown Aro: N/A Tas: A bit astringent, mild bitterness; Not very flavorful; This would probably not be my first choice, even for a "lawnmower beer" Note: DRAFT (Rest. 14Feb2003) |
| Gluek Light |
App: Light, clear Aro: American macro-brew lager hops aroma, very mild Tas: There seems to be a mild aftertaste of cinnamon (like Red Hots); Otherwise, a very light American lager Note: DRAFT (Rest. 14Feb2003) |
| Gluek |
App: Orange Aro: A bit yeasty Tas: Malty, some hops character, a bit bitter Note: DRAFT (Rest. 14Feb2003) |
| Golden Valley Geist Bock | App: Amber Aro: Very flowery hops aroma Tas: Yum; Nice malty flavors, a bit of sweetness Note: 6.1% ABV; [3-199] (Brick 05May2001 - 6) |
| Golden Valley Red Thistle Ale | App: Reddish black Aro: Sweet, malty, a bit fruity Tas: Very bubbly, malty tasted, not as dry as some Scottish ales (Brick 04Aug2001 - 8) [5-17] |
| Goose Island Icarus Barleywine | App: Dark reddish Tas: Dangerously drinkable, sweet, hoppy, tasty, beautiful stuff (Brick Evening w Michael Jackson 15Jan2001 - 10) |
| Goose Island Honker's Ale | App: Brownish amber; Aro: Very mild hoppy aroma; Tas: Hoppy, bitter, hints of maltiness; drinkable, but not very exciting. (Home 16Jun2002) [7-95] |
| Goose Island India Pale Ale |
App: Orangey amber; Aro: Strong hops aroma; Tas: Crisp, tasty, good hoppy bite; It was gone too soon! (Home 17Apr2005) |
| Goose Island Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black, opaque, rich creamy head; Aro: Coffee, a bit dusty; Tas: Sweet; Mild coffee flavor residual; coats the tongue with a drying sense; Slightly nutty (hazelnuts?); Good body ... it isn't "runny." Note: (Home 22Apr2005 ) |
| Gordon Biersch (Washington DC) Dunkles | App: Reddish-brown amber Aro: Malty nose Tas: Malty flavor, with a good bitter finish, but it isn't harsh; the flavor stays around with you for a bit, inviting another swig (At Brewpub 27May2001) |
| Gordon Biersch (Washington DC) Golden Export | App: Light yellow Aro: Mildly beery, a hint of hop and sweet aromas Tas: Damped flavor, a bit wheaty-tasting, well-balanced, a bit sweeter than a pilsner (At Brewpub 27May2001) |
| Gordon Biersch (Washington DC) Kösch | App: Light yellow Aro: Mildly hoppy aroma Tas: A very subtle hops taste; Tastes a little bit like grass (the lawn kind) (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 1) |
| Gordon Biersch (Washington DC) Maibock | App: Orange amber Aro: A bit of a citrus scent, with hops Tas: I taste alcohol in the finish, a bit hoppy; it's a decent, fairly typical, bock beer (At Brewpub 27May2001) |
| Gordon Biersch (Washington DC) Märzen | App: Reddish-tinged amber, or maybe orange Aro: Beery, a hint sweetness Tas: Nice malty front tast, a bit bitter, quite tasty (At Brewpub 27May2001) |
| Great Divide Denver Pale Ale | App: Pale, amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Hoppy, almost an IPA. Creamy mouthfeel to it. Strong emphasis on the hops. Note: 40 IBU, 5.6% ABV; [3-93] (Home 04Jan2001 - 1) |
| Great Divide Raspberry Ale | Very tasty. |
| Great Divide St. Brigid's Porter | App: Black and Foamy Aro: Mild Tas: Forward hoppy bitterness with smooth finish. Note: OG 13.0° P; FG 3.5° P; 30 IBU; 6.0% ABV; (MOTE) [3-95] |
| Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold |
App: Dark amber Tas: Great tasting, by why is it called "gold?" (Rest: 18May2003) |
| Great Lakes Holy Moses Wheat Beer |
App: Yellow-orange, slightly cloudy Tas: Very tasty wheat beer (Rest. 22May2003) |
| Green Flash West Coast I.P.A. |
App: Tall thick head that slowly recedes; Aro: Strong nose of fresh grapefruit; Tas: Quite wonderful; all the flavor of a hardcore California hops-bomb, but it is not overwhelmingly bitter; Lots of malt sweetness finished by that grapefruit chasing it down. It has that quality California brewers hate to pursue -- balance; Lovely! (Home 03Sep2006) |
| Greenshields Amber Ale | App: Orangey red Aro: Caramel and malt Tas: A bit drier than I expected; full-flavored maltiness; bitterness that is pronounced; well balanced flavors Note: OG 11.9° P; FG 2.5° P; 20 IBU; 4.9% ABV; 4 non-roasted malts; Northern Brewer, Hallertauer Hersbrückner hops; kölsch yeast (MOTE) (Home 02Oct2001) [5-77] |
| Greenshields Nut Brown Ale | App: Reddish brown, almost black Aro: Malty, nutty Tas: Tart; very dry; A bit of nutty flavor to it; Not as sweet as I like Note: OG 11.9° P; FG 2.5° P; 20 IBU; 4.9% ABV; Northern Brewer, Hallertaüer hops (MOTE) (Home) [5-75] |
| Haffenreffer | Termed "Green Death" when I was a teenager, this was the drink
of choice for getting messed up. It is a malt liquor, emphasis
on the alcohol content, not on the flavor |
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| Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws | App: Orange-brown; cloudy Aro: Malty sweet Tas: Different! nice! Very high alcohol content; tastes close to a barleywine to me; pumpkin flavors Note: OG 1094; FG 1014; 10% ABV; Antietem, Autanum, Vanguard hops (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 7) | ||||
| Hair of the Dog Fred Golden Special Ale | App: Brownish yellow Aro: Sweet and malty Tas: Very malty; sweet; definitely yummy, with a very slight "dark" flavor Note: BOCD; 10% ABV; Ten hop varieties, aromatic and rye malts; named in honor of Fred Eckhardt (Brick 08Sep2001 - 2) [5-27] | ||||
| Hale's Wee Heavy Winter Ale 2000 | App: Red brown Aro: Very acidic or fruity citrus aroma Tas: Tart, malty, a bit bitter, lots of character, "not raisiny," gets fruitier as it warms Note: BOCD; (Brick 21May2001) [4-41] | ||||
| Hale's Wee Heavy Winter Ale 2001 | App: Orangey brown, almost black Aro: Very spicy, sweet aroma Tas: Spicy; not sweet and not dry; very nice Note: BOCD (Brick 01Dec2001 - 10) [5-173] |
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| Harbor City Mile Rock Amber Ale | App: Orange w/ suspended particles Aro: Beery, mild Tas: Mild hops, a bit of sweet maltiness Note: OG 12.5° P; FG 2.75° P; 24.0 IBU; 4.8% ABV (MOTE) (Home 06Jan2002) [5-177] |
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| Harbor City Harvest Wheat Beer | App: Orangey amber Aro: Spicy aroma Tas: Fairly mild wheat flavor with a hint of tartness Note: OG 11.5° P; FG 2.0° P; 17 IBU; 5.4% ABV; Belgian wheat malt; orange blossom honey; coriander; orange peel (MOTE) (Home 06Jan2002) [5-179] |
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| Hard Times Select Lager | App: Amber, orange hue Aro: Mildly hoppy, many aromas from yeast Tas: Fruity, not as hoppy as the aroma implies; has a big mouthfeel with a mild bitterness and a bit of other tastes that remind me of some brown ales Note: Contract Brewed by Old Dominion Brewing for Hard Times Cafes; 5.5% ABV; 2-Row Pale, Munich, Caramel, Black malts; Mount Hood, Hallertau Hersbrucker hops (Hard Times 11Oct2001) | ||||
| HardCore Crisp Hard Cider | Aro: Very fruity, apply aroma Tas: Sweet, with a hint of bitterness; nice Note: 5.5% ABV; [3-67] (Brick 07Apr2001 - 18) | ||||
| HardCore Golden (Oak-Aged) Hard Cider | App: Clear
Tas: Very nice, sweet, a bit on the dry side Note: 4.0% ABV; [3-69] (Brick 07Apr2001 - 6) | ||||
| Harpoon Hibernian Irish Style Red Ale |
App: Deep orange amber, nice thick head Aro: Mix of malt and hops, a bit earthy Tas: Crisp, smooth, light flavor with a slight bitterness in the finish; Easy-drinking ... slightly sour aftertaste (Home 27Aug2005) |
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| Harpoon Munich Dark |
App: Black, not opaque Aro: Malty Tas: Nice, rich toasty taste; Like a porter (Rest. 06Aug2004) |
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| Harpoon Oktoberfest | Nice, balanced lager (PJ likes). (Brick 26Sep2000) | ||||
| Harpoon Summer Lager | App: Apple juice Aro: Almost like cabbage Tas: Just a hint of sour or bitter on the back of the tongue very dry (Home 19Nov2000) | ||||
| Harpoon Winter Warmer |
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| Hatuey Hatuey | App: Golden amber Aro: Beery Tas: Lager, slightly sweeter than usual [3-99] (Rest. 17Feb2001) | ||||
| Hawk's Super Natural Oatmeal Stout (Organic) | App: Black Aro: Malty Tas: Earthy, "black", and malty (Brick 07Apr2001 - 7) [BC] |
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| Hawk's Super Natural Porter (Organic) | App: Reddish/black Aro: Very sweet Tas: Awesome! Sweet; very malty; A treasure to drink! (Brick 07Dec2002 - 7) [BC] |
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| Heartland Bavarian Black Lager | App: Dark, with red highlights Aro: Smells like a very mild stout Tas: Nice roasty flavors; no bitterness; true to the expectation of a black-colored lager Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Chophouse Blonde | App: Amber, clear Aro: Mild, spicy aroma Tas: Smooth, mild flavor of hops Note: DRAFT; 5.5% ABV (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Farmer Joe's Oatmeal Stout | App: Deep brown, almost black Aro: Mmmm ... smells like coffee Tas: Mmmm, tastes like coffee; roasty flavors; sweet extremely mellow, not much bitterness to it Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Hefe-Weizen | App: Cloudy, yellowish-brown Aro: Bubble gum Tas: Cloves and bananas; very well-defined flavors; excellent Note: DRAFT; 4.5% ABV (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Indiana Pale Ale | App: Golden orange Aro: Very mild hops aroma Tas: Strong hops taste at the front, balanced by the malt; a hint of a vegetal flavor to it Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Old Red Nose Ale | App: Clear, red Aro: Malty, sweet, mildly spicy Tas: Spiced, malty, very nice Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Red Rooster Ale | App: Clear, reddish-orange Aro: Very mild malt aroma Tas: Mmmmm, sweet and malty, and very big mouthfeel; Roasty and a light bitterness in the finish Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heartland Smiling Pumpkin Ale |
App: Orange, clear Aro: Spicy, like pumpkin pie Tas: Tastes like pumpkin pie seasonings ... very fresh Note: DRAFT (Heartland Chophouse 28Dec2001) |
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| Heavyweight Cinderbock Beer |
App: Orange Aro: Sauerkraut! Tas: Smokey, dry, very very tasty! Tastes more like sauerkraut as it warms up Note: DRAFT (d.b.a 28Dec2001 - 3) |
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| Heavyweight Perkuno's Hammer |
App: Black with brown foam Aro: Sweet, malty, lot's of alcohol Tas: Rich, roasty, malty, like a milde Sinebrychoff; fruity Note: CC OG 20° P; Aged in an American Oak Barrel; Munich, Caramel malts; Hallertauer hops; Made with a lager yeast; 4 months old. "Perkuno" is "Thor" in Baltic mythology (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 6) |
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| He'brew Genesis Ale |
App: Caramel colored Aro: Malty Tas: Tasty; hint of bitterness; well-balanced (Brick 05Oct2004 - 3) [7-3] |
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| He'brew Messiah Stout |
App: Black Tas: Beautiful! Rich and sweet [2-8] |
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| Highland Gaelic Ale |
App: Caramel orange Aro: Rich, malty Tas: Tasty; malty, medium sweet; Not as strong or sharp as I would expect from a Scottish ale ... More like a brown ale (??Nov2002) [6-171] |
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| Highland Oatmeal Porter |
App: Black; opaque Aro: Roasty: porter or mild stout aroma Tas: Mmm...very smouth roasty flavor.. An excellent brew for sweet stout/porter lovers (??Nov2002) [6-173] |
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| Hook & Ladder Backdraft Brown | App: Brown with red tinge Aro: Malty and sweet Tas: Somewhat like a porter, with a very rich mouthfeel (MOTE) (Home 31Jul2001) [4-191] | ||||
| Hook & Ladder Grassfire Wheat | App: Light, clear; Yellow and cloudy Aro: A bit beery; More of a beery aroma than a wheat beer aroma; hints of hops aroma Tas: Wheat beer, nothing special, though a bit antiseptic; "A good mowing the lawn beer"; Sweet, doesn't taste like most wheat beers; refreshing; (MOTE) [3-87] (Brick 07Apr2001 - 16) (Home 02Aug2001) | ||||
| Hollywood Blonde Kösch Style Ale (The Great Beer Company) | App: Light yellow Aro: Very sweet Tas: Sweet, a bit of bitterness [4-59] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 12) | ||||
| Hoppy Liquid Sunshine Blonde Ale | App: Cloudy yellow Aro: Pleasant Tas: Hoppy, fruity 5.0% ABV (Brick 07Oct2000) [2-14] | ||||
| Hoppy Total Eclipse Black | App: Black Aro: Very malty Tas: Very "black" tasting, chocolatey Note: 5.6% ABV; [4-31] (Brick 17May2001 - 7) | ||||
| Hoptown "Old Yeltsin" Imperial Russian Stout | App: Black Aro: Chocolatey Tas: Wow ... super-hoppy; tastes "black" with a fruity/flowery tone; chocolatey, hoppy, and delicious Note: This is the result of a 5-hour boil; DRAFT; 9% ABV (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 4) | ||||
| Hoptown I.P.A. | App: Yellowish Aro: Very hoppy with some alcohol nose Tas: Very flowery; very flavorful hops, like flowers; yummy This is a Hop Bomb. It has a drying characteristic, and almost an oily after taste. Note: DRAFT; 6.75% ABV. (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 3) | ||||
| Hornsby's Draft Cider | App: Clear Aro: Apples Tas: Very sweet; yummy Note: 5.5% ABV (Brick 04Jan2003 - 9) |
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| Humboldt Hemp Ale | App: Brown, cloudy, foamy Aro: Malty Tas: A bit bitter, a bit sweet; unremarkable Note: Brewed with hemp seed; 5.7% ABV; [3-157] (Brick 05May2001 - 2) | ||||
| Humboldt Hefeweisen | Tas: Sweet, wheaty for a hefeweisen, very nice [4-27] (Brick 17May2001 - 5) | ||||
| Humboldt Oatmeal Stout | App: Black with brown foam Tas: Very distinct dark chocolate flavors; not too sweet; very good stout [4-91] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 6) | ||||
| Hurricane Reef Raspberry Wheat | App: Orange amber Aro: Very fruity raspberry aroma Tas: Fairly sweet, with just a hint of bitterness There is some beer flavor, but not much; a bit perfumey tasting. Note: DRAFT (Barley Hopper's - 02Nov2001) |
| Ipswich Nut Brown Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Malty Tas: Nutty, tasty, not beery-tasting; a touch of bitterness and a nice round finish. Note: OG 13° P; FG 3.5° P; 20 IBU; 5.1% ABV 2-row pale, Chocolate, Caramel malts Tettnang, Magnum hops; (MOTE) (Home 14Mar2001) [3-41] |
| Ipswich Winter Beer | App: Light orange Aro: Nice sweet hoppy aroma Tas: Mildly spicy, decent hops Note: DRAFT (d.b.a. 28Dec2001 - 2) |
| J.W. Dundee's Honey Brown Lager | App: Clear, brownish amber Aro: Malty, a bit of sweetness Tas: Light maltiness, hint of sweetness, bit of dryness, some nuttiness; It's just not too horrible for an American Lager (Home 04Nov2001) [5-25] |
| Johanssons Black Hand Stout | App: Black Aro: Sweet, a bit like wine Tas: Chocolately, with a bit of sweetness Note: DRAFT; Unfiltered; OG 18°P; 6.7% ABV (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 7) |
| John Harvard's (Washington DC) Old Willy IPA | App: Brown, amber Aro: Hoppy, fruity, grapefruit tones Tas: Hoppy, malty, very bitter, dry; (RFD 13Jan2005) |
| JosephsBrau Oktoberfest |
BeerPal.COM Review:
A remarkably drinkable Oktoberfest beer from the
"Trader Joe's Collection." I haven't found any corporate
information about "JosephsBrau Brewing Company" but the noise
on the Internet seems to indicate that it is contract brewed
by Gordon Biersch. The aroma is a bit Budweiser-ish, but it
has a decent flavor to it. The color is the caramel-tinged
amber that was popular when I fell in love with Oktoberfest as
a teenager, that seems to have fallen out of favor in the past
decades. The flavor is not bad at all, especially for an
inexpensive beer. Aroma:4/10; Appearance:7/10; Mouthfeel:6/10;
Flavor:6/10; Overall:5/10; Final Rating, by Style: (2.8);
Sampled: Bottle; Sample Size: 12oz @ $0.89; Unit Cost: $1.19
per Pint; (Home: 30Jan2007) |
| Jumping Cow Amber Ale |
App: Dark orange amber; Aro: Not much, slightly dusty hops aroma; Tas: Now that is what I have been missing! A nice balance of hops bitterness and sweet malt. (Home 05Apr2005) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Amber Ale | App: Brown, cloudy Aro: Yeasty; slightly malty Tas: Fruity, not much hops, slightly malty Note: BC; ABV 5.5% (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 3) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Best Brown Ale | App: Reddish brown
Aro: Sweet, a bit roasty and spicy Tas: Balanced, malty, roasty, hints of hops Note: BC; 5.5% ABV (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 4) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Eccentric Ale | App: Dark reddish brown Aro: Spicy Tas: Smooth, spicy; very malty; very sweet; awesome Note: DRAFT; 10%+ ABV (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 10) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Cherry Stout | Dark; bitter cherry flavor; very rich; very smooth; must try if you like non-Guinness stouts; [1-81] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Expedition Stout | App: Black Aro: Sweet, plummy, very strong, full of alcohol Tas: Wow; Very big mouthfeel; Not as sweet as I'd expected from the aroma Note: 11.1% ABV (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 10) [5-109] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Harry Magill's Spiced Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Smells like ginger beer ... not quite as strong as Olde Tyme, but definitely any other commercial brand Tas: Like ginger powder was liberally added to the stout, along with other spices; somewhat malty flavors Note: 7.9% ABV; Nutmeg, ginger, powdered sugar, 18% wheat malt, black treacle, licorice; This stout was the result of a night when Larry Bell could not sleep, no matter how he tried, so he finally decided to start brewing; His staff, upon tasting the results, thought that the proper name for this beer is "Psycho Brau," but there were concerns that the BATF would not approve of labelling it so. (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 8) [5-103] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Java Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Like espresso, or coffee grounds Tas: Bitter coffee taste; I like coffee, and I like stouts, but this one was a bit too much like coffee and I didn't want to add cream or sugar to my beer Note: DRAFT; 7.5% ABV; 75% Sumatran coffee; 25% Italian Roast coffee (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 9) (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 9) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Kalamazoo Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Chocolatey Tas: Bitter; a bit winey; very sweet Note: OG 1064; 6.5% ABV Roasted, Black, Chocolate malts Licorice (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 2) [5-107] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Oatmeal Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Tas: A bit of butterscotch flavor; bitter; no sweetness Note: OG 1060; 5.7% ABV; 25% Munich malt; 15% Flaked oats (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 6) [5-105] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Porter | App: Black Aro: N/A Tas: Tasty, smooth, a bit chocolately; bitter, but very good Note: BC (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 6) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Raspberry Ale | App: Reddish Aro: Smells like raspberry syrup Tas: Big raspberry flavor; very bitter, not sweet Note: DRAFT (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 7) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Rye Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Roasty; "off" aroma Tas: Strong coffee taste Note: OG 1064; 6.7% ABV; 23% Rye malt; Flaked, Chocolate malts (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 1) [5-107] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Sparkling Ale | App: Brownish yellow; very cloudy Aro: N/A Tas: Very tasty; the high-alcohol can be tasted; hints of champagne flavor and texture Note: DRAFT; 9% ABV; This was at least 1 year old; it is made like a Belgian Triple using both the house yeast and a Belgian yeast, with sugar added in between (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 5) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Special Double Cream Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Smells like good German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) Tas: Yummy; very mild; almost no bitterness; sweet; the fruity notes remind me of lingonberries Note: OG 1075; 7.5% ABV; 10 malts and barley (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 5) [5-103] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Special Reserve Cherry Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Mildly cherry aroma; mildly acidic Tas: Very sour cherry; has a "black" earthy taste; I didn't like this at the table ... I had another taste fresh from the keg and it was a bit more palatable Note: DRAFT; 8.5% ABV; Cherry pits and oak chips (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 7) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Susie's Sweet Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Mild coffee aroma when it warms up Tas: Lots of top notes; not much bitterness; not much in the finish Note: OG 1065; 5.6% ABV; Karrafa malt; Lactose (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 3) [5-105] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Third Coast Beer | App: Brownish amber; a bit cloudy Aro: Somewhat yeasty; can't detect much hops aroma Tas: Lots of flavoring hops; slight bitterness; spicy Note: Actually an ale; 5.5% ABV; BC (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 1) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Third Coast Old Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Sweet and malty Tas: Lots of alcohol; sweet, malty, big and tasty; it's like a good barleywine; wowser (good) Note: [BC] (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 8) |
| Kalamazoo Brewing / Bell's Trumpeter's Stout | App: Very dark brown; nearly opaque Aro: Roasty aroma with a bit of that "off" aroma Tas: Smooth; not bitter, not sweet; a bit like old coffee tasted like better coffee when tasted later and warmer Note: OG 1048; 5.4% ABV; 2-row, Roasted, Flaked malts; an Irish ale yeast and an English Bedford yeast (Brick Ten Stouts of November Tasting 14Nov2001 - 4) [5-109] |
| Kalamazoo Brewing Two Hearted Ale | App: Reddish-brown amber Aro: Very fragrant; Hello Centennial Hops! Tas: Lots of hops bitterness Note: 7% ABV; This is their IPA. (Brick The Beers of Kalamazoo Brewing 12Nov2002 - 2) |
| Kingfisher Premium Lager |
App: Amber; Aro: "Beery" hops aroma; Tas: Fairly typical lager, a bit odd aftertaste; Decent hops bite; Note: This is Kingfisher brewed under the technical supervision of United Breweries Limited. (Home 08Apr2005) |
| Lagunitas Tocaloma Amber Ale | App: Brown; fairly dark for an "amber ale;"
Aro: Sweet, malty, hints of hoppiness Tas: Malty, a bit floral; hints of hops; very nice mouthfeel slightly cocoa-ey bitterness at the finish (Home 12Dec2001) [5-189] |
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| Lagunitas
Eye of the Hairball WheatWine Style 2001 | App: Yellowish amber, foamy Aro: Very sweet Tas: Malty, sweet, not as cloying as a barleywine, close to a Belgian Trippel (to me) in some respects Note: OG 1.078; 39.39 IBU; 7.1% ABV (Brick 26Jun2001) [4-169] | ||||
| Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball 2000 | App: Reddish brown Aro: Malty Tas: Malty, lots of caramel flavor, just a hint of bitterness very nice indeed. Note: OG 1.090; 56.66 IBU; 8.8% ABV; (Home - 21Apr2001) [3-113] | ||||
| Lagunitas Maximus Double IPA |
App: Orange amber Tas: Very hoppy, tastes dry-hopped, strong flowery hops taste very tasty DRAFT (Tuskies - 14Dec2000) |
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| Lagunitas Maximus IPA (Unlimited Release) |
App: Orange amber Aro: Malty, hoppy Tas: Very soft mouthfeel; The hops have a minty quality to them; (Brick 06May2006 - 1) |
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| Lakefront Brewery Cream City Pale Ale |
App: Brownish orange, slightly cloudy Aro: Mild hops and a yeast aroma Tas: Spicy, could be described as a bit smoky, hoppy finish, leaves a lingering bitterness, a very 'alive' taste on the top of the tongue Note: OG 13.5° P; FG 3.7° P; 35.7 IBU; 5.5% ABV; 2-row, carapils, and caramel malts; Cascade hops; (MOTE) (Home 30Jun2001) [4-173] |
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| Lakefront Brewery Eastside Dark Lager Beer |
App: Brown Aro: Lager aroma with a hint of maltiness Tas: A bit of coffee flavor; malty but not sweet; a little bitter, but not a lingering bitterness ... just a bit of bite at the front Note: OG 12.5° P; FG 3.2° P; 12.0 IBU; 5.5% ABV; Chocolate, Black Patent, Munich malt; Mt. Hood hops; (MOTE) (Home 03Jul2001) [4-171] |
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| Lancaster Milk Stout |
App: Black, foamy Aro: A bit tart Tas: Tasty, a bit "black" and a hair sour Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 5) |
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| Lancaster Winter Warmer |
App: Deep Red Aro: N/A Tas: Bitter hints, with spiciness; very rich Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 11Jun2003 - 3) |
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| La Tropical Pilsener Beer |
App: Yellow amber; mildly foamy Aro: Sweet smelling, a bit lagerish [Tas: A bit on the sweet side for a lager, but drinkable (Brick Los Testigos de Cerveza Tasting 24May2001 - 1) [4-45] |
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| Left Hand Black Jack Porter |
App: Black, foamy Aro: Nice malty aroma Tas: Very rich, sweet, strong coffee flavors Note: OG 16°P; 26 IBU; 6.40% ABV; 2-Row, Crystal, Chocolate, Munich malts; East Kent Goldings hops (Home 07Jan2002) [6-39] |
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| Left Hand Deep Cover Brown Ale |
App: Brownish Aro: A bit earthy Tas: Earthy, a decent tasting brown ale Note: OG 11.5°P; 12 IBU; 4.30% ABV; 2-Row, Brown, Chocolate, Crystal, Munich malts; East Kent Goldings hops (Brick 01Sep2001 - 3) [4-193] |
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| Left Hand Imperial Stout |
App: Black Aro: Characteristic stout aromas Tas: Coffee with lots of chocolate, or sugar; Beautiful! Note: DRAFT; OG 22° P; 10% ABV; 65 IBU; 2-row, Chocolate, Crystal, Flaked Oats, Munich, Roasted, Black Barley malts; East Kent Goldings, Magnum hops (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 6) |
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| Left Hand Jackman's American Pale Ale |
App: Amber Aro: Very strong hops aroma Tas: Very well balanced; lots of hops flavor without harsh bitterness; there is a spicy flavor to this and a nice dry finish Note: OG 13.25° P; 40 IBU; 5.20% ABV; 2-Row, Crystal, Munich malts; Cascade, Centennial, Mount Hood hops (Home 27Dec2001) [6-37] |
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| Left Hand Sawtooth Ale |
App: Brownish amber Tas: Malty, dry Note: OG 12°P; 27 IBU; 4.75% ABV; 2-Row, Crystal, Munich, Black Patent malts; Cascade, East Kent Goldings, Fuggles, Magnum hops (Home 05Jan2002 - 8) [6-41] |
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| Left Hand Warrior I.P.A. (Fresh hops) |
App: Orangey red Aro: Mild aroma, more yeasty than hoppy Tas: Tastes malty and hoppy; nice, but not remarkable Note: DRAFT; 6.5% ABV; 60 IBU; 2-row, Crystal malts; 90% fresh Warrior hops, 10% "other" hops (their own and other Longmont-grown hops from other home brewers). Warrior was developed for Anheiser-Busch. 94 pounds of hops went into 24 barrels. (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 3) |
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| Legend Barleywine |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Spicy, slightly hoppy Tas: Spicy, fresh-hops hoppy Note: DRAFT; 10.7% ABV; Brewed in January '01 with three yeasts, 2 ale and 1 lager; aged since March; Made with Cascade hops (whole leaf). (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 1) |
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| Legend Belgian Trippel (2004 Bottle-Conditioned) |
Tas: Sweet, lots of flavors and a hit of spiciness; (Home 15Jan2005) |
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| Legend Golden I.P.A. | App: Orange yellow Aro: Hoppy, a bit "soapy" Tas: Very nice, very hoppy, close proximity to a fresh hops beer; Proof that the brewer here loves his/her hops Note: DRAFT (Legend Brewpub 12Aug2001 - 4) | ||||
| Legend Brown Ale |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Malty, and a bit "soapy" Tas: Crunchy; a bit "dark" tasting; malty sweetness Note: DRAFT (Legend Brewpub 12Aug2001 - 5) |
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| Legend Lager |
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| Legend Pilsner |
App: Clear, light yellow Aro: Sweet, hint of yeast aromas Tas: Peanutty character; a hint of sweetness; very nice pilsner Note: DRAFT (Legend Brewpub 12Aug2001 - 2) |
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| Legend Porter |
App: Black Aro: Very sweet nose Tas: Quite unique; has tones of port or sherry; but very smooth; Definitely outstanding; I would have brought back a growler if I could keep it cold; [Lesson learned ... always travel with a cooler] Note: DRAFT (Legend Brewpub 12Aug2001 - 6) |
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| Legend White |
App: Cloudy, yellow brown Aro: Mild wheat aroma; a hint of hops Tas: Fruity; mild wheat flavor; a hint of coriander or orange peel Note: DRAFT (Legend Brewpub 12Aug2001 - 1) [5-93] |
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| Leinenkugel's Red |
App: Red color, strong head Aro: Malty, slightly hoppy Tas: Bitter - medium; slight sweetness, slightly fruity tast, some hops bite (Home 05Dec2000 - 2) [1-167] (Building Blocks of Beer 30Apr2001 - 3) |
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| Liberty Blackberry Wheat |
App: Cloudy Aro: Mildly beery Tas: A bit hoppy, good blackberry taste in the middle, not much wheat characteristic at all Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty Deep River Wheat |
App: Clear (filtered?) orange amber Aro: Mildly beery Tas: No wheat flavor at all; mildly hoppy but lighter than the lager Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty India Pale Ale |
App: Yellowish brown Aro: Hoppy with hints of yeast Tas: High amount of alcohol flavor within the hops; a good I.P.A., but not a great one Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty Miss Liberty Lager |
App: Light yellow amber Aro: Barely beery Tas: A typical lager, a hit of bitterness and very dry; This is very popular for the Bud/Miller/Michelob American Lager crowd Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty Nut Brown Ale |
App: Dark reddish brown Tas: Good malt body, a hint of hops; similar to Newcastle, but with a better body Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black and foamy Aro: Coffee and/or typical Guiness aroma Tas: Strong coffee flavor; Smoooth creamy mouth feel, not excessively bitter, nor does it taste/feel "runny"; Well done Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Liberty Rocket's Red Ale |
App: Orangey amber Aro: Malty aroma Tas: mildly hoppy, and balanced with good malt and a hint of sweetness; very yummy Note: DRAFT (Liberty Brewery 10Aug2001) |
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| Life Force Mead | App: Clear Aro: Very sweet Tas: Very sweet, lots of honey, very sweet, and very strong Note: 11% ABV; [3-135] (Brick 05May2001 - 20) | ||||
| Little Kings Cream Ale ( Hudepohl-Schoenling) | App: Golden, nice foamy head Aro: Typical American Lager aroma Tas: Smooth, barely bitter, some hoppy character; almost drinkable, but, alas, in the end, it's a fairly typical American beer. [2-150] Note: ABV 5.5%. (Home 05Dec2000 - 1) | ||||
| Lost Coast Downtown Brown | App: Brownish, black Aro: Slightly bitter, malty Tas: Very dry and bitter, no sweetness to it at all, though it mellows on the palate after warming a bit. Note: 4.5% ABW; 30-33 IBU; Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Roasted malt; Chinook, Cascade, Mt. Hood hops; [3-155] (Brick 05May2001 - 14) | ||||
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| Lowenbrau Dark | |
| MacTarnahan's Highlander Pale Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-21] |
| MacTarnahan's Oregon Honey Beer | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-19] |
| Mad River Jamaica Brand Red Ale |
App: Reddish amber; cloudy Aro: Sweet, malty Tas: Really dry and bitter, not like it smells at all; decent coffee tones; this one's aroma fooled me into expecting something very sweet [3-171] (Brick 17May2001 - 9) |
| Mad River Jamaica Sunset I.P.A. |
App: Light orange Aro: Very hoppy Tas: Tastes a lot like a fresh-hops harvest ale; excellent [4-55] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 20) |
| Mad River John Barleycorn 2001 |
App: Brownish amber Aro: Sweet and fruity Tas: Strong; a bit bitter; Many different flavors, and it is still young. (Brick ??Aug2002 - 5) [7-133] |
| Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale |
App: Orange yellow, cloudy Aro: Hoppy aroma; also hints of ginger aroma Tas: Medium hops bitterness; a bit on the earthy side; Good drinking for people who like some hops without being overpowered by them; balanced well with a fairly full mouthfeel and some spiciness in the finish Note: (BOTW) (Home 13Jan2002) [5-181] |
| Mad River Steelhead Extra Stout |
App: Black Tas: Odd, vinegary with a touch of molasses flavor, very weird (Brick 02Sep2000) [2-92] |
| Mad River Steelhead Scotch Porter |
App: Dark, nearly black Aro: Faint, barely significant aroma Tas: Sweet molasses flavor with a nice bitter touch [2-69] |
| Magic Hat #9 Not Quite Pale Ale |
App: Orangey amber Aro: Flowery aroma Ta: Biscuity, a bit hoppy, hints of yeast characteristic flavors; good drinking ale Note: DRAFT Rest. 02Mar2002 [2-108] |
| Magic Hat Fat Angel Ale |
App: Amber Aro: Rich malty, slightly vegetal Tas: A nicely balanced ale; This one has gone a bit past it's prime and it still gives a rich malt mouthful with just the right amount of bittering hops to keep you interested in the next quaff. (Home: 04Jan2006) |
| Magic Hat Humble Patience Irish Red Ale |
App: Brownish ruby red; Aro: Roasted aroma; Tas: Toasty flavors; leaves a bit of a coating on the tongue Tastes a bit like a very dry porter to me ... some coffee notes; It is tasty, but it doesn't seem to fit the style description on the bottle. (Home 06Apr2005) |
| Magic Hat Jinx |
App: Deep ruby red Aro: Spicy, hoppy, slightly roasty Tas: This would be much better if it wasn't six months out of date. It's still a pretty good beer, with just a slightly acidic taste, probably because it's degrading. (Home 05Jul2007) |
| Magic Hat Saint Goötz Winter Ale |
App: Reddish Black< br />
Aro: Mildly spiced Tas: Very dry; Notes of Belgian spices; Tastes like fizzy watered-down coffee (RFD 23Dec2005 - 1) |
| Mandalay Beer |
App: Dark, red amber Aro: Mild, almost non-existant Tas: Caramel, dry, slightly nutty, mild hops Note: Contract brewed by Premium Brewers??? (Rest: 05Oct2006) |
| Marin Bluebeery Flavored Ale | App: Cloudy orange-brown Aro: Very distinct blueberry bouquet Tas: Mmmm ... blueberry pancakes? It's got a decent bit of ale characteristic to it, but it's also fruity and tasty and smooth. Makes a lovely dessert beer, and worth tasting by non-fans of good ale. The blueberry flavoring cuts a lot of the hops bite away. Note: ABV 5.0% (Home 14Apr2001) (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 1) [3-97] |
| Marin Eldridge Grade White Knuckle Double I.P.A. | App: Reddish, darker than the Moylander (served side-by-side) Aro: Strong, malty, a bit "off" smelling Tas: Very malty, a bit on the strong side, kinda like a tainted fruit (maybe an overripe fruit would have been a better analogy, but the high ABVs were flowing and I was waxing poetical). Note: OG 1.090; FG 1.026; ABV 8.0%; 2-row Harrington, Munich, English Maris Otter, Crystal malts; Cascade, Columbus hops (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 8) [4-113] |
| Marin I.P.A. | App: Bronze Aro: Very hoppy, smells a bit more bitter than the Moylan's I.P.A. (served side-by-side) Tas: Bitter, hoppy, tasted a bit more like fresh hops than did the Moylan's I.P.A. Note: ABV 7.0%; Great Western Pale, Wheat, Hugh Baird's Crystal malts; East Kent Goldings hops (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 6) [4-107] |
| Marin Port Reyes Porter | App: Black w/ red tinges Aro: Sharp; slightly vinous aroma Tas: Dry, roasty; mildy sweet porter; almost like a sweet stout Note: (Brick 07Dec2002 - 10) |
| Marin Raspberry Trail Flavored Ale | App: oragne, cloudy Aro: Mmmm, raspberry with just a hint of beer Tas: Not sweet (as expected from the aroma), a bit bitter Note: ABV 5.0% (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 2) [4-115] |
| Marin Star Brew Triple Wheat Ale 2000 |
App: Orangey yellow Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: A wheaty barleywine; Very nicely balanced (Brick ??Aug2002 - 6) |
| McMenamin's |
App: Deep caramel amber; Aro: Rich malty aroma; Slight hint of hops; Tas: Very nice, sweet malty flavor; Enough bitterness to balance the flavors; Yummy ale; (Home 29Nov2005) |
| McMenamin's Ruby Ale |
App: Reddish-tinged orange, almost ruby; Aro: Interesting; Very fruity aroma ... could be strawberry; Tas: Very fruity; From the taste, I think that it must have strawberry juice in it; it isn't sweet. Looking at the website, it is a raspberry ale made with 55# of raspberries per batch. Very tasty, but not sweet like many fruit beers. (Home 07Mar2006) |
| McMenamin's Terminator Stout |
App: Black, opaque, heavy "falling foam" effect; Aro: Dusty; A bit of a roasty aroma in a different glass; Tas: Creamy smooth mouth feel; coffee flavors, not a harsh bite of bitterness; more of a sweet stout; slightly metallic aftertaste; (Home 28Jun2006) |
| Mendocino Black Hawk Stout | App: Black Aro: Murphy's Oil Soap, or saddle soap Tas: Tastes a bit like it smells, a bit "runny," not very interesting. [3-85] (Brick 07Apr2001 - 13) |
| Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale | Good ale; nice flavor |
| Mendocino Blue Heron Pale Ale |
App: Clear amber; Aro: Nice ale aroma; Tas: Excellent hops bite, balanced maltiness, almost like an IPA, "not quite an IPA," definitely a thumbs up; (Brick 30Apr2001 - 1) [4-15] |
| Mendocino Red Tail Ale |
App: Reddish; Aro: Mild malty aroma; Tas: Bland, not sweet, slightly hoppy; (Brick 02Jun2001 - 11) [4-17] |
| Mendocino Winter Ale 2005 |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Sweet malty nose with a wonderful hops bouquet; Tas: Very hoppy, from the first taste on; Grapefruit flavors; malty sweetness creeps in between; The alcohol taste is pretty strong ... this one would do well in the cellar for a couple of years, but it's quite nice right now; Note: 9.0% ABV; (Home 02Apr2006) |
| Mickey's Malt Liquor | |
| Miller High Life | |
| Miller Genuine Draft |
App: Clear yellow, very foamy head; Aro: Slight beery aroma; Tas: Soapy, similar to the Lite, no distinctive taste, slightly citrusy, very dry; unremarkable except that the foam has some interesting characteristics; (Building Blocks of Beer 30Apr2001 - 2) [3-143] |
| Miller High Life | App: Light amber with tiny bubbles Aro: Like an American Lager smells Tas: Tastes like yucky water with enough beer mixed in to remind you what it was supposed to taste like (Building Blocks of Beer 14May2001 - 1) |
| Miller Lite | App: Clear yellow, or golden Aro: Very mild beery Tas: Not much; a tiny lemony tast, a bit flat-tasting, thoroughly unremarkable Note: This was tasted because it's an excellent example of a Light Lager, and it's only got 96 calories; Ecch. [3-143] (Building Blocks of Beer 30Apr2001 - 1) |
| Millstream Hefeweisen | App: Orange yellow, foamy; cloudy, bits of yeast in the bottom Aro: Barely perceptible Tas: Tanggy, very bubble-gummy, some bitterness after it warms up Note: OG 13.0° P; FG 3.5° P; 20.0 IBU; 5.2% ABV; 2-row Breiss wheat, malted red wheat; (MOTE) (Home 01Jul2001) [4-155] |
| Millstream German Pilsner | App: Brownish-yellow, a bit cloudy Aro: Nice beery/lemony aroma Tas: Bitter, nice flavor after the bitterness Note: OG 12.0° P; FG 3.0° P; 25.0 IBU; 4.9% ABV Tettnang, Czech Saz hops; (MOTE) (Home 02Jul2001) [4-121] |
| Mike's Hard Lemonade | App: Clear Tas: Sweet, like lemon soda, or sprite [4-57] (Brick 02Jun2001 - 7) |
| Mississippi Mud Black and Tan | App: Reddish amber; foamy Aro: Very malty, sweet Tas: Bitter, fizzy, not sweet, and unremarkable (Brick 19May2001 - 3) [BC] |
| Mississippi Mud Lager Beer | App: Amber Aro: Slightly Scotch-like aroma Tas: Like a fairly ordinary lager; seems to have something of an almond flavor, like marzipan (Brick 05Jan2002 - 5) [BC] |
| Moylan's Celt's Golden Ale | App: Orange Aro: Very sweet, slightly hoppy Tas: Pungent flavor; decent; very light (Brick 01Sep2001 - 10) [4-179] |
| Moylan's I.P.A. | App: Reddish orange Aro: Good strong hops aroma with a bit of a malty nose Tas: Yummy! Hopsarama! Hopsadaisy! Hophead's Delight Note: 92 IBU; 6.5% ABV; Chinook and Columbus hops (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 5) [4-117] |
| Moylan's Irish Style Red | App: Very foamy, reddish Aro: Very sweet, a hint of spiciness Tas: Spicy, very flavorful, very malty, a bit like a port wine. To quote Mr. Alexander D. Mitchell IV ... "Finish the evening with Moylan's" Note: DRAFT; ABV 6.5% (Brick 03Apr2001 - 3) (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 3) [3-47] |
| Moylan's Kilt-Lifter Scotch Ale | App: Dark reddish amber Aro: Fruity aroma Tas: Fruity, a touch bitter; tastes like a mild raspberry. Note: ABV 6.6%; DRAFT (Rest. 10Nov2000 - 2) (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 7) |
| Moylan's Moylander Double I.P.A. | App: Reddish Aro: Very malty Tas: Tastes like a fresh hops beer; very rich; Woooaaagggh! Note: 8.5% ABV (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 9) [4-111] |
| Moylan's San Quentin Breakout Stout | App: Black and foamy Tas: Roasty coffee flavors, very dry Note: DRAFT (Brick California Beer Tasting 26Jun2001 - 4) |
| Moylan's Tipperary Pale Ale |
App: Orange amber Aro: Hoppy Tas: Good drying hops; a bit bitter, but well balanced for hopheads and IPA lovers (Brick ??Aug2002 - 3) [7-91] |
| New Amsterdam Amber | App: Orange w/ reddish hues Aro: Malty, very malty Tas: Malty; a bit fruity; tastes like a nut brown ale to me Note: 2-row roasted malt; Cascade, Hallertauer hops (Rest. 16Nov2001) [5-171] |
| New Belgium 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale | App: Black Tas: Nice, very tasty, well-balanced (Brick 01Sep2001 - 7) [5-31] |
| New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale | OK for a lager. |
| New Belgium La Folie | App: Brownish red or reddish brown Aro: Like malt vinegar Tas: Tart, very malty, vinegary, like a Belgian brown ale. (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 5) [2-142] |
| New Belgium Sunshine Wheat Beer | App: Yellow Aro: Very sweet Tas: Sweet, perfumey flavor; very nice (Brick 01Sep2001 -6) [4-197] |
| New Glarus Spotted Cow | App: Yellow amber, foamy Aro: Mildly beery Tas: Lemony; It's "a better pilsener," a very mild but tasty brew Note: DRAFT (Brick 26Jun2001) |
| New Glarus Raspberry Tart | App: Black, but not opaque Aro: Raspberry, as close to himbeersaft as I've smelled Tas: Fresh raspberry taste, slightly cheesy and funky from the fermentation, very earthy, stings a bit on the back of the throat; the taste gets tart and slightly annoying later in the tasting [4-89] (Building Blocks of Beer 04Jun2001 - 9) |
| Nodding Head B.P.A. |
App: Light orange; Aro: Mild hops aroma, definitely there; Tas: Dry, a bit bitter, not a lot of sweetness; Note: 5.5% ABV; Brewed as their everyday pale ale with Cascade hops, dry-hopped. (RFD Lupulin Slam 13Jan2005 - 1) |
| Nodding Head Hoppy Ending |
App: Brownish-tinged reddish; Aro: Very hoppy; Mouthwatering; Tas: Very hoppy; Tastes a bit muddy; It is balanced, but the hops are there and in your face; Note: Hallertauer and Northern Brewer hops; (RFD Lupulin Slam 25Jan2006 - 1) |
| North Coast Acme California Pale Ale |
App: Orange-yellow; bubbly Aro: Caramel-like Tas: No finish whatsoever; There is some mild flowery hops flavor up front, but it really doesn't have anything else to it; "Tastes like hops and water; blech." -- PJ" [5-191] |
| North Coast Acme California Brown Ale |
App: Light reddish amber Aro: Malty Tas: Malty, decent balance; slightly "black" taste (Brick 04Aug2001 - 3) [5-15] |
| North Coast Acme California I.P.A. |
App: Golden amber Aro: Mildly spicy; fruity; hoppy Tas: Nice; medium hopsy IPA; well balanced; some fruity notes (Brick 06Aug2005 - 2) |
| North Coast Old #38 Stout | App: Black, with a nice thick head Aro: Flowery Tas: Strong coffee tones, nice bitter back of the mouth taste. Note: DRAFT (Rest. 10Nov2000 - 3) |
| North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout |
App: Black, brownish foam; Aro: Very malty; Tas: Strong, bitter, coffee tones, alcohol flavor, delightful to sip; Note: 8.9% ABV; [3-33] (Home 10Mar2001) |
| North Coast Old Stock Ale 2000 |
App: Ruby red; Aro: Malty, a bit like cherry; Tas: Very malty and sweet; (Home 02Jun2001 - 10) [4-101] |
| North Coast Old Stock Ale 2001 |
App: Brownish orange Aro: Big and sweet Tas: Very big, rich malty mouthfeel; sweet; goes excellently with salmon and truffle oil potatoes, and probably any other full-flavored meal Note: 11.4% ABV; (Party 04Jan2002) [6-21] |
| North Coast Pranqster Belgian Style Golden Ale |
App: Apple juice; Aro: Wheaty; Tas: Like a Belgian White beer; tasty, but nothing unique or special; Note: OG 1.070; 6.9% ABV (Brick 05Jan2002 - 4) [5-183] |
| North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) |
| North Coast Red Seal Ale |
App: Brownish amber, decent head; Aro: Mildly hoppy, with a slightly vegetal or yeasty aroma; Tas: Mildly hoppy, slightly sweet; Comes close to an IPA in my mind. Note: DRAFT; (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 2) |
| North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer |
App: Yellow, cloudy Aro: Sweet, a bit of hops aroma Tas: Well-balanced, a bit spicy; very true to style (Brick 07Sep2002 - 9) [7-67] |
| North Coast Wintertime Ale |
App: Dark red amber Aro: Malty sweet Tas: Needs another year or three in the cellar; very strong alcohol taste (Brick 03Aug2002 - 5) [7-53] |
| Nor'Wester Oregon Pale Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Hoppy; Tas: Hoppy, flavorful, like a decent I.P.A.; Note: OG 14.0° P; FG 5.6° P; 31 IBU; 5.6% ABV; 2-row Pale, Vienna, Carastan, Crystal malts; Chinook, Goldings, Centennial hops; (MOTE) (Home 13May2001) [3-201] |
| Nor'Wester Raspberry Weizen |
App: Yellow, brownish hues; Aro: Strong raspberry aroma; Tas: Mild raspberry flavor, very dry, no strong wheat characteristic to it; If you like dry (not sweet) fruit beers, this is for you; conversely, fans of sweets and wheats will be disappointed; (Brick 08Sep2001 - 3) [5-159] |
| Nor'Wester Smith Rock Bock |
App: Brown; Aro: Sweet, very malty; much stronger than a 'typical' bock; Tas: This was very tasty; sweet; lots of different malt notes; very little bitterness; tastes more like a barleywine style to me; Note: 7.3% ABV; (Brick 04Jan2003 - 2) |
| Oasis Capstone ESB |
App: Dark red amber; Aro: hoppy; Tas: Bitter taste but nice finish; |
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| Oasis Hefeweizen | Very mild for HW; | ||||
| Oggi's Pizza and Brewing 1701 Barleywine |
App: Deep ruby red Aro: A bit cherry-like Tas: Hoppy and winey; some malt flavors; definitely interesting; almost like a mixture of some of the previous beers Note: 10.3% ABV; OG 1094; FG 1014; Gambrinus ESB malt; All Centennial varietal hops (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 11) |
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| Oggi's Pizza and Brewing California Gold (Cream Ale) |
App: Golden, clear Aro: Sweet, papaya-like; maybe a bit like the rye aroma from Richbrau Tas: Very creamy, with a wheat bread taste, slightly hoppy Note: DRAFT; 4.4% ABV; OG 11 °P; FG 1.044; 2-row Great Western w/ a bit of Vienna Malt; All Stirling hops (a cross between Saaz and Mt. Hood hops) (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 1) |
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| Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Torrey Pines I.P.A. |
App: Red Aro: Sweet, a bit like Pine Sol, hops spiciness Tas: Tastes like tea - Earl Gray; Hoppy body, not much malt Note: CC 6.4% ABV; 2-row Crystal, Carastan, C-60 crystal malt, Columbus, Centennial, Willamette; Cascade and Mount Hood hops (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 6) |
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| Olivers Monkey Love Barleywine (or Monkey Paw) | App: Black with reddish tones Aro: Sweet aroma, fruity like a papaya or mango Tas: Very sweet, alcohol tast, "like a stout with a shot of Cherry Heering;" Note: CC Conditioned in oak Bourbon casks, made with lots of dark crystal and chocolate malts; 10% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 1) | ||||
| Olivers Little William's Winter Warmer |
App: Reddish brown; Aro: A bit fruity; Tas: Very soft, light bitterness, well balanced sweetness; Note: CC 7.7% ABV; Challenger, Target, Fuggles, East Kent Goldings hops (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 2) |
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| Ommegang Rare Vos Belgian Style Ale |
App: Amber; Aro: Nice ale aroma; Tas: Yummy, well-balanced, tastes like a Belgian ale; |
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| Ommegang Hennepin Belgian Style Ale |
App: Very light Tas: Like a Belgian white ale, but lacking in the flavor department. Note: 7.5% ABV; [2-11] (Building Blocks of Beer 04Jun2001 - 1) (RFD 23Dec2005) |
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| Ommegang Belgian Style Abbey Ale |
App: Dark, cloudy, and foamy; Aro: Hoppy, touch of a volatile aroma; Tas: Something like a porter, a bit sweet, a bit bitter. |
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| Oregon Trail Stash Amber Ale | Note: [2-135] | ||||
| Otter Creek Alpine Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Spicy; Tas: Nice, spicy, the hops comes through strong; Very flavorful; (Home 24Dec2003) |
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| Otter Creek Double Decker Holiday Ale |
App: Light brown, not opaque Tas: Smooth, lightly spiced Note: DRAFT (Brick 03Dec2005) |
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| Otter Creek A Winter's Ale |
App: Brownish Tas: Sweet and spicy, not very hoppy Note: ABV 5.8%, 24 IBU; [3-3] (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 5) |
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| Otter Creek World Tour Cerveza Cacao |
App: Amber; Aro: Yeasty; Tas: The cocoa taste is too subtle, imperceptible; The beer was unexciting; I was expecting something a bit more interesting; Note: "A golden ale brewed with cocoa, vanilla, and cinnamon; (Brick 01Apr2006 - 3) |
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| Otter Creek Copper Ale | App: Copper Aro: Sweet, almost fruity aroma Tas: A bit of a "bitter apple" tone, with a noticeable but not overpowering hops afterbite. This is a mild but not boring ale. Note: [2-64]; ABV 5.5%, 21 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 3) |
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| Otter Creek Hickory Switch Smoked Amber Ale |
App: Brownish; Tas: Mildly smoky, nice hops, a good starter for those who are unfamiliar with smoke beers b/c it is fairly mild. [4-23] (Brick 05May2001 - 3) |
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| Otter Creek Mud Bock |
App: Brown with a hint of red Aro: Elusive hoppy aroma Tas: Good balance of hops and maltiness Note: ABV 5.7%, 31 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 4) |
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| Otter Creek Oatmeal Brown |
App: Black, almost opaque Tas: Strong oatmeal and coffee flavors; very nice, worth exploring further. Note: This isn't a commercially available brew ... it was, as described by Lawrence Miller, "A complete screw-up," the oats had not been steamed. Overall, the consensus at the tasting was that it's worth pursuing further. (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 6) |
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| Otter Creek Pale Ale |
App: Reddish amber Tas: There is an interesting aftertaste that seems to be found in all the Otter Creek beers that I'ved tried tonight. It's probably from the yeast ... it's not really "soapy" ... I'm just not sure how to describe it. We also tasted this before it had been hopped. Note: DRAFT, ABV 4.6%, 14 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 1,2) |
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| Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter |
App: Very Black Tas: Very "black" tasting; bitter, rich, not sweet at all, and very hoppy Note: ABV 5.5%, 30 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 5) |
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| Oxford Class Ale |
App: "Dark copper to amber" Aro: Sweet hoppy aroma Tas: Very nice, rich hoppy flavor, easy-drinking "Well rounded body that suggested hints of a banana esteriness from the yeast and perhaps a bit of chamomile on the nose. Look for a big malty flavor which is pleasantly complimented with just te right amount of hop bitterness." Note: OG 12.5° P; FG 4.4° P; 25 IBU; 4.8% ABV 2-row Pale Crystal, Carapils, Amber, Caramel-60, Caramel-20 malts; Tettnang, Northern Brewer hops; (MOTE) (Home 09Mar2001) [3-43] |
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| Oxford Raspberry Wheat | [3-185] |
| Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer |
App: Yellow Aro: Fairly unstinky hops aroma Tas: Mild, fairly low flavor, not much bitterness (Home 17Jul2005) |
| Panther The Three Stooges Beer | Well, this definitely is a novelty beer, sold for the label,
more than the taste; I drank the whole thing, on
principle, but it really wasn't very good beer [1-139] |
| Paper City Winter Palace Wee Heavy Ale | App: Black Aro: A bit like a wine; malty Tas: Like a sweet porter; roasty; delicious Note: OG 11.25°P; FG 5.0°P; 25 IBU; 7.3% ABV; North American 2-row, British roasted malts; Cascade hops (MOTE) (Home 10Feb2002) [6-143] |
| Paper City Riley's Stout | App: Black Aro: Roasty coffee Tas: Coffee; not very sweet; bitter roasty; OK Note: (MOTE) (Home 13Mar2002) [6-141] |
| Pelican Doryman's Dark Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Smells like a whole lotta hops! Tas: Very nice, a good hoppy bite to it Note: crystal malt; Cascade, Mt. Hood hops (Brick 29May2001) |
| Pelican India Pelican Ale | App: Orange amber Aro: Hoppy, alcohol taste, slightly flowery Tas: Strong hops taste, bitterness lingers on the tongue. Flowery, fruity mouth flavor (Brick 25Feb2002) |
| Pelican Kiwanda Cream Ale | App: Clear, light Aro: Mouthwateringly sweet aroma Tas: Not as sweet as it smells, very nice mouth feel, a hair of sweetness and a decent hops bite; definitely something I could drink for a while Note: 2-Row, Carapils malt; flaked barley; Mt. Hood hops (Brick 05May2001 - 15) |
| Pelican MacPelican's Scottish Ale | App: Reddish brown Aro: Mildly malty Tas: Very malty, slightly spicy (Brick 01Sep2001 -8) |
| Pete's Oktoberfest | App: reddish brown Aro: malty, sweet Tas: some bitter bite, not sweet, light caramel taste (Home 23Oct2000) [2-123] |
| Pete's Wicked Amber Ale | |
| Pete's Wicked Helles Lager | App: Amber Aro: Beery Tas: Sweet, malty, slight bitterness; Drinkable Note: (Home 08Mar2003) |
| Pete's Winter Brew 2000 | Festive; amber ale with nutmeg and raspberry flavoring; neither overwhelms the beer; [1-87] |
| Pete's Winter Brew 2001 |
App: Brownish red; clear Aro: Spicy aroma Tas: Quite hoppy; some fruityness; a bit of spiciness somewhat malty and tasted more like a hoppy nut-brown ale than a holiday beer; I found it to be "OK" ... not really good. Note: DRAFT (Rest. 20Nov2001) |
| Phillips Amber Ale (Brewed by Clipper City Brewery) |
Hoppy and easy drinking, much more like a pale ale than an
amber ale, in my opinion. Note: DRAFT (Phillips Rest. 09Jun2001) |
| Pizzeria Uno Amber Ale (Contract-brewed by Boston Beer Company) |
App: Amber; Tas: A fairly typical amber ale; Drinkable and pleasant Note: (Rest. 02Feb2006) |
| Piedmont Porter |
App: Black, opaque Aro: Mildly roasty, a strong alcohol aroma like a fruit cordial Tas: Roasty taste; Very dry; Weak finish, no bitterness; It has a very light carbonated feel in the mouth Note: 5.5-6.0% ABV; Molasses added (Home 06Sep2004) |
| Pike Auld Acquaintance | App: Black, not opaque Aro: Very mild aroma, barely there Tas: Hoppy, big; Very tasty Note: (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 7) |
| Pike Kiltlifter Scotch Style Ale | App: Brownish amber Aro: Malty Tas: Very malty, a bit of bitterness, excellent Note: 6.6% ABV; [3-191] (Brick 05May2001 - 11) |
| Pike XXXXX Stout 2001-2002 |
App: Black, brown foam, but not very sturdy Aro: Roasty, a bit vinous Tas: Roasty with a heavy bitter aftertaste, like strong expresso; Very creamy mouth feel; Could be some extra hops in there that I taste before the roasted malt overwhelmed all sensations in my mouth (29May2003) |
| Pipkin Blonde Ale | App: Yellowish Aro: Beery with a wheat aroma Tas: A bit of hops bitterness, a bit dry, but otherwise on the bland side for my tastes (Home 02Mar2001) [2-163] |
| Pipkin I.P.A. |
App: Red amber Aro: Strong hoppy scent Tas: Very hoppy and flavorful, almost a fresh hop taste to it (was it dry-hopped?) with caramel tones (Home 04Mar2001) [2-181] |
| Pizza Port, Carlsbad Sharkbite Red Ale |
App: Red, foamy Aro: Sweet, mildly hoppy Tas: Strong hops bite on top, sweet after taste, then a bit of bitter finish Note: DRAFT; 5.5% ABV; ~35-40 IBU (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 2) [7-107] |
| Pizza Port, Carlsbad Frank Double IPA |
App: Reddish orange Aro: Very hoppy, flowery Tas: Very fresh hops taste Note: DRAFT; 8.5% ABV; A double IPA has the same calories as an IPA, with twice the hops and twice the alcohol; Made with hops in the mash, candy sugar, honey malt, 2-row malt 53# of American hops, dry-hopped with 23# more for a 10 Bbl batch (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 8) |
| Pizza Port, Solana Beach Hop 15 - A Profound Hop Experience |
App: Brown, cloudy Tas: Brighter hops taste; yummy Note: 9.5% ABV; For their 15th Anniversary beer, they added 15 oz. of hops every 15 minutes to the boil. They picked 15 different hops varieties at random from their supply. (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 9) |
| Pizza Port, Solana Beach Late Harvest 15th Anniversary Ale |
App: Brown; cloudy Aro: Like a port Tas: Very wine-like; Kinda like a port, but not as viscous Note: 14% ABV; An experimental ale brewed with Carignane grapes and barrel-aged; Made with English barley, Caramel, 2-row barley; Phoenix and Challenger hops; They added 700# of Carignane grapes; The beer was aged in three parts: one third in a 12-year old "Old Grand Dad" barrel; one third in a Jack Daniels barrel, and one third in a stainless steel container; The beer was brewed in October 2001, and the three parts were combined in March 2002 (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 10) [7-105] |
| Pizza Port, Solana Beach SPF 45 Saison |
App: Orange-yellow, foamy Aro: Smells like suntan lotion with a hint of camphor Tas: Tastes a bit like Ben-Gay or Pine-Sol or similar medicinal thing. It's not bad though ... kinda interesting. Note: DRAFT; 6.7% ABV; pilsner malt, flaked oats, flaked barley, orange peel, coriander, flaked pepper, ginger, grains of paradise (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 5) |
| Plank Road IceHouse | App: Amber Aro: Beery/hopsy Tas: Bitter bite, a bit of an alcohol taste (surprising in a normal-weight beer like this). Note: 5.5% ABV (Home 12Jun2003) [8-25] |
| Plank Road Southpaw Light | App: Yellow, clear Aro: Beery Tas: A bit hoppier than your typical American lager, but otherwise fairly uninteresting Note: CAN (Hotel 11Aug2001) |
| Port Brewing Cuvee de Tommy | App: Dark, not black, a bit of red color Aro: Sweet malty aroma Tas: Sweet, with tons of alcohol and sugar; fizzy and ... Note: 11% ABV (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 6) |
| Portland Bobby Dazzler Old London Style Holiday Ale | App: Cherry red Aro: Fruity cherry aroma Tas: Sweet, fruity, tasts a bit like cherries (Brick 02Dec2000 - 4) [2-151] |
| Portland Haystack Black Porter | App: Brownish black Aro: Very "black" Tas: Very bitter, dark, with some sweeter fruity after-tones. Note: (Party 16Dec2000 - 2) [1-165] |
| Portland Original Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [6-9] |
| Portland Thunderhead Cream Stout | App: Black, with thick brownish foam Aro: Black coffee Tas: Very smooth mouth feel; the bitterness is there, the coffee flavors are there, but it's nicely balanced; very dry Note: OG 16.9° P; FG 5.4° P; 35 IBU; 5.2% ABV 2-row pale, caramel, black patent malts; malted wheat and oats; Northern Brewer and East Kent Goldings hops; (MOTE) (Home 09May2001 - 1) [3-183] |
| Portland Uncle Otto's Octoberfest | App: Reddish amber Aro: Hoppy, flowery Tas: Nice octoberfest, not sweet, not bitter, well-balanced. (Brick 02Dec2000 - 13) [2-152] |
| Portland Woodstock I.P.A. | App: Amber Aro: Alcohol nose; very sweet Tas: Very bitter, with a mild hoppy aftertaste Note: (Party 16Dec2000 - 3) [1-163] |
| Portland Zig-Zag River Lager |
App: Orangey Aro: Hoppy, spicy Tas: Creamy, a bit sweet, nice hop balance, touch of bitterness, almost like an IPA (Brick 25Apr2001) [3-121] |
| Potomac Patowmack Pale Ale (Rock Creek Brewing) | |
| Potomac Patowmack Mt. Vernon Porter (Rock Creek Brewing) | |
| Potomac Doublenut Brown Ale (Rock Creek Brewing) | App: Reddish brown Aro: Slightly beery aroma; Some other scents too Tas: Tart; almost vinegary; soapy aftertaste; I think this might have been a bad bottle. :( None of the characteristic flavors or aromas expected. Ecccch! IPI (Home 26Nov2000) [2-145] |
| Pyramid Apricot Ale |
App: cloudy yellow Aro: wheaty with fruit tones Tas: mild, very subtle apricot taste. The ale tastes very close to a stealthy hefeweizen Note: DRAFT |
| Pyramid Snow Cap | OK - odd tasting, but not bad |
| Pyramid 5000 Year Old Ale |
App: Reddish Aro: Malty and sweet Tas: Dark, sweet, bitter, could probably use a couple of years in the cellar to smooth out; slight hints of cherry (Party 14Jul2001) [4-137] |
| Pyramid Tilted Kilt Ale |
App: Red, ruby Aro: Very sweet malty aroma Tas: Bright, dry, a very distinct flavor that comes from the peated malt (Brick 04Jun2001 - 2) [4-99] |
| Pyramid Thunderhead I.P.A. |
App: Amber, clear Aro: Odd aroma, not one that I can identify with hops Tas: Wow, very hoppy ... but not typically so; lots of flavoring hops, very little aroma (Brick 07Jan2006 - 5) |
| Red Brick Station [White Marsh Brewing] Von Blücker Doppelbock | App: Dark red; clear; foamy Aro: Interesting "off" aromna that I find often, but I don't know the name for Tas: Fairly ordinary lager with hints of a flavor found in Scotch ales Note: All German malt and hops (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 3) |
| Redstone Apricot Mead |
App: Light yellow, clear Aro: Fruity, almost like apple cider Tas: Like a very smooth apple cider, with hints of honey; Not powerful apricot tastes; Very nice (Brick 07Jan2006 - 4) |
| Red Oak Amber |
App: Amber, cloudy Tas: A lager with a bit of a bite Note: DRAFT (Rest. 16Aug2005) |
| Red Oak Battlefield Dark Amber |
App: Cloudy, brownish amber Aro: Fruity, mild Tas: A bit astringent, mildly tart, sour Note: DRAFT (Rest. 16Aug2005) |
| Red Oak Doppelbock |
App: Brownish yellow Tas: Bigger flavor, less malt, drinkable Note: DRAFT (Rest. 16Aug2005) |
| Richbrau Griffin Golden Ale |
App: Yellow amber Aro: Nothing interesting Tas: Malty, a yeast characteristic that I'm not very keen on the hops overpowers the malt taste Note: OG 11.5° P; 4.6% ABV (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 2) |
| Richbrau Holiday Hibernation Belgian Style Ale |
App: Brown, cloudy Aro: Mildly reminiscent of vomit Tas: A bit "off" tasting, somewhat bland, malty Note: DRAFT; 7% ABV; Pilsner, Munich, Crystal, Roast, Dark malts; Belgian candy sugar, Sweet orange peel (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 4) |
| Richbrau Rye Ale |
App: Unfiltered amber; Aro: Unusual, a bit like vomit; Tas: It tastes like vomit too, I would guess; Story: We tried this at the Old Dominion Beer Festival. The first approach to the Richbrau taps we noted a fairly strong aroma that we associated with vomit ... the assumption was, this being a beer festival that had been underway all day, in the hot sun, that someone had "lost it" in that vicinity. On our second approach to the area, the aroma was the same, although there were no areas being avoided by the heavily-packed crowd. Upon acquiring a sample of this beer and heading back with our group, well out of nose-shot of the smell, I took a deep aroma sample of this beer, and was greeted by the same aroma that we'd attributed to vomit earlier. In fact, the aroma was strongest where the runnoff from the Richbrau taps would drain into the ground. Maybe this was the brewer's intent ... maybe this was an accident ... perhaps the beer was mistreated during it's travels from Richmond, or in its storage at the festival. I've only tasted a few rye ales, and it's conceivable to me that this characteristic flavor and aroma is expected. I poured (as in dumped/discarded unfinished) this sample, one of the very few out of nearly 900 that I've tasted that I simply could not force myself to drink more than 3 sips of. (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 10) |
| Rio Salado Hurricane Hefeweisen | App: Very cloudy, yellow Aro: Wheaty Tas: Very salty feeling on the tongue, and tastes a bit more bitter than some hefeweisens. (Building Blocks of Beer 14May2001 - 4) |
| R.J.'s Ginseng Beer | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-29] |
| Rock Bottom (Ballston VA) Barleywine | App: Orange red Aro: Strong, sweet, fruity Tas: Lots of alcohol; sweet; not much hops character apparent Note: OG 28°P; 11.5% ABV; Made last year (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 5) |
| Rock Bottom (Ballston VA) Bourbon-aged Imperial Stout | App: Black Aro: Roasty, vinous Tas: Drier than many other stouts I've tried; The caramel tastes from the Bourbon cask are subtle (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 13) |
| Rock Bottom (Ballston VA) 1420 Shire Ale |
App: Brownish red, not quite clear Aro: sweet and malty Tas: Very sweet; medium body; some bitterness; a little like Scotch ale Note: CC 7.3% ABV (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 1) |
| Rock Bottom (Ballston VA) Radio Tower Red Ale | App: Amber red, foamy Aro: Fruity malt aroma Tas: Malty, a bit crunchy, with a very distinct flavor that is hard to describe Note: CC Northern Brewer, Fuggles, Goldings hops (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 6) |
| Rock Bottom (Ballston VA) Strong Ale | App: Black with red highlights Aro: Fruity Tas: Sweet, syrupy, a bit like cough syrup Note: 65 IBU; 9.5% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 4) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Anniversary Ale | App: Orange Aro: Coriander, lemony Tas: A lot like a malty weissbeer; spicy Note: DRAFT; 8% ABV; Fresh ginger and dried sweet orange peel. (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 3) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Brown Bear Brown Ale | App: Reddish brown Tas: Malty, bitter but not hoppy, a bit sour Note: OG 12.3° P; FG 3.4° P; 4.7% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) CC Brown Bear Brown Ale |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Sweet and malty Tas: Malty, soft, not bitter, much nicer than the draft Note: OG 12.3° P; FG 3.4° P; 4.7% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Lumpy Dog Light Lager | App: Very light yellow, clear Aro: Clean, faint, mildly beery Tas: Fruity and crisp, with a hint of bitterness; more flavorful than the typical American lager Note: OG 9.6° P; FG 1.5° P; 4.3% ABV (At Brewppb - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Ninth Anniversary Belgian-style Ale |
App: Reddish orange; Very bubbly; Aro: Classic Belgian roasty aroma; Slight aroma of wheat with citrus notes; Tas: Vinous, fairly sweet; Nippy bite on the tongue; (At Brewpub - 30Dec2005) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Imagination Ale | App: Amber Aro: Barely perceptible hoppiness Tas: Very hoppy, nice round taste with a hint of fruitness; if you like I.P.A. and/or hops styles, you will enjoy this Note: OG 10.2° P; FG 2.4° P; 4.1% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Raccoon Red Ale |
App: Reddish amber Tas: Also a bit hoppy, with more maltiness than the Pale Ale Note: OG 13.0°g; P; FG 3.2° P 5.1% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) CC Right On Rye |
App: Amber, a bit cloudy Tas: Soft mouthfeel, a bit lemony; a very nicely balanced flavor Note: OG 13.0° P; FG 2.9° P; 5.3% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Right On Rye |
App: Amber, clear Tas: More bitter and less lemony than the CC more bite Note: OG 13.0° P; FG 2.9° P; 5.3% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Rock Creek Pale Ale | App: Amber Tas: Very nice hoppiness, with the bitterness slightly more balanced than the Imagination Ale; another winner for I.P.A. lovers Note: OG 13.0° P; FG 3.3° P; 5.1% ABV (At Brewpub - 26May2001) |
| Rock Bottom (Bethesda MD) Stillwater Stout | App: Black, nice lace foam Aro: Very faint Tas: A very light stout, not at all bitter; easy drinking, very light in the mouth Note: OG 10.5° P; FG 3.2° P; 3.9% ABV (At Brewpupb - 26May2001) |
| Rock Creek All American Ale | App: Reddish orange brown Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: Strong hops flavor, but well balanced Note: 5.8% ABV (Home 21Dec2001) [6-33] |
| Rock Creek Black Raven Porter | App: Black, bubbly Aro: Very dark roasty aroma, almost smells burnt Tas: Smoky, dry, with a medium mouthfeel Note: 4.5% ABV (05Jan2002 - 3) [6-31] |
| Rock Creek Winter Passion 2001 | App: Reddish brown Tas: A bit tangy; slightly spicy; sweet, with a medium mouthfeel Note: DRAFT (Brick 05Jan2002 - 11) |
| Rockies Buffalo Gold | App: Yellow-orange amber Aro: Creamy, milky aroma Tas: Very creamy, with a faint hint of hops Note: OG 12.0° P; FG 3.2° P; 25 IBU; 4.8% ABV 2-row pale, Crystal malts Nuggets, Willamette, Cascade hops (MOTE) (Home 12Mar2001) [3-51] |
| Rockies Singletrack Copper Ale | App: Copper; foamy head Aro: Sorta "off" aroma Tas: Interesting, a bit fruity ... the nose misleads the taste Note: OG 13.5° P; FG 3.9° P; 30 IBU; 5.0% ABV 2-row pale, Baird's, English 50/60 Crystal, Carapils malts; Flaked toasted rye Tettnang, Nuggets hops; (MOTE) (Home 18Mar2001) [3-49] |
| Rock River Lager Beer |
App: Amber, big head Aro: "Beery" aroma, slightly tropical Tas: Sharp hops bite; Kinda like U.S. mass-market Lagers, with hints of a ginger-ale like after taste. Drinkable, but uninteresting (Home 22Jul2004) |
| Rolling Rock | It's mild, on the sweet side, it's cheap ... it was $3 for a 12-pack when I was in college. As with many mass-market brews, you will not be inundated by the flavor. |
| RedHook Blonde Ale | App: Cloudy Yellow Aro: Sweet Tas: Mild, light hops flavor, (Home 24Oct2000) [2-125] |
| RedHook Hoptoberfest | App: Orange-tinged amber Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: Nice taste, hoppy, decent body; Not bad for Redhook (Brick Oktoberfest/Autumn Tasting 26Sep2000) (28Oct2004) |
| RedHook Blackhook Porter | App: Black; white foam Aro: Malty Tas: Chocolate and coffee flavors; not much of the bitterness of a dry stout or porter Note: DRAFT/N2; (Brick 04Aug2001 - 10) [6-137] |
| RedHook Winterhook Winter Ale - 2000 | App: Medium reddish amber Aro: Sweet,malty and spicy Tas: Very complex; spices; some hoppiness; a bit of alcohol bite; not sweet - very dry; medium bitterness (Home 03Dec2000 - 1) [2-148] |
| RedHook Winterhook Winter Ale - 1999 | App: Dark red brwon Aro: Sweet with a hair of spice Tas: Sweet, spicy, a touch of bitterness; This might have been nicer earlier in the season, but a decent winter brew one year later. (Brick 15Oct2000 - 1) [2-88] |
| River Horse Belgian Frostbite Winter Ale |
App: Black, not opaque, reddish hues Aro: Coffee tones; some slightly bitter, spicy, and vegetal aromas Tas: Sharp, tart taste; Slightly roasty, coffee flavor Note: 8% ABV (Home 24Jan2006) |
| River Horse Cream Ale |
App: Light amber Aro: Barely hoppy, beery aroma Tas: Well balanced, a bit sweet, and a bit like a hefeweisen dries the tongue somewhat Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 6) |
| River Horse Dark Harvest Ale |
App: Medium amber Aro: Mild, slightly hoppy aroma Tas: Nice finish, very porter-like in flavor and texture |
| River Horse Hop Hazard Ale |
App: Reddish amber Aro: Strong hoppy Tas: Spicy and hoppy; very nice flavor; just a bit bitter Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 7) |
| Rogue Brutal Bitter |
App: Cloudy, brownish-orange Aro: Very malty, slighty fruity or vegetal aroma Tas: Lots of hops bitterness up-front; Malty, full-bodied mouthfeel, it tastes like it would be slightly sweet if not for the strong hops bite; This definitely will appeal to an IPA or a hoppy ale drinker ... not for the yellow, low-flavor beer drinker Note: 5% ABV; 59 IBU; 15° P; Maris Otter, Cara Vienna, and Cara Wheat malts; Crystal hops; Pacman yeast (Home 16Jul2005) |
| Rogue Buckwheat Ale | App: Orange brown; cloudy Aro: Hoppy, flowery Tas: Good! Definitely a new taste; nutty, crunchy, a bit hoppy; I can imagine tasting something wholesome like buckwheat in the background Note: OG 12° P; 34 IBU; AA 75, L 14° Roasted buckwheat, Pale, Munich, 13-17 Carastan malts; Crystal Hops; Pacman yeast (Home 26Jan2002) [BC] |
| Rogue Chocolate Stout | App: Black Aro: Chocolately and hoppy Tas: Very chocolately, with a hair of bitterness; (Brick 02Jun2001 - 16) |
| Rogue Dead Guy Ale | App: Reddish amber Aro: Interesting Tas: Sweet and bitter and hoppy and yummy. [2-109] |
| Rogue Half-a-Weizen | App: Apple juice yellow, cloudy Aro: A bit hoppy, a bit of sweet yeast aroma Tas: Hoppy, much more flavorful than a typcial hefeweizen very nice (Brick 04Aug2001 - 6) |
| Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar | App: Cherry amber Aro: Hoppy and spicy Tas: Malty, somewhat like unsweetened molasses would taste like if such a thing existed; very dry; coffee tones Well liked by non-hophead dark lovers. (Home 25Nov2000) [BC] |
| Rogue Honey Cream Ale | App: Cloudy apple juice Aro: A bit hoppy Tas: Bitter, "crunchy," hints of orange peel flavor or other citrus, no sign of the honey or cream that the name implies. (Home 22Oct2000) [2-1] |
| Rogue Imperial Stout (1997) | App: Black Aro: Stoutish Tas: Very sweet and very bitter, rich (Brick 02Sep2000) [BC] |
| Rogue Incinerator Doppelbock | App: Black Aro: Mild smokey Tas: Smokey, a bit sausagey; As with many smoked malt beers, this is not for the unitiated; If you've had one of the Bamberg Germany smoked beers and hated them, you'll hate this too; If you appreciate a good smoked beer, you will love this one Note: DRAFT (Brick 04Aug2001 - 12) |
| Rogue I2PA (2000) | App: amber, cloudy Aro: sweet, hoppy, and a bit of a creamy aroma Tas: Hoppy; crunchy-munchy hoppy; A very strong IPA; leaves an imprint on your tongue ... don't touch it if you don't love hops; It's got a bitter, vegetable-like twinge reminiscent of fresh-hopped brews; lots of alcohol. (74 IBU) (Home 29Nov2000) [BC] |
| Rogue Mocha Porter | App: Black; Aro: Heavy ale aroma; Tas: Ale with coffee tones. A tad bitter. [2-80] |
| Rogue McRogue Scotch Ale - 1998 | App: Cloudy brown Aro: Very malty Tas: Sweet; bitter; coffee tones; very big taste; excellent ... sip it! (Home 27Nov2000) [BC] |
| Rogue Mogul Ale | App: Dark red brown Aro: Slightly hoppy, hint of spices Tas: A touch of bitter and a touch of sweet ... very tasty Note: OG 16.5° P; 68 IBU; Great Western Haarrington & Klages, Munich, Crystal 135-165, Chocolate malt; Centennial, Columbus, Saaz, Willamette, Chinook, Perle, Cascade hops Top-fermenting Pacman Yeast |
| Rogue Old Crustacean (1999) | App: Red amber Aro: Nice aleish Tas: Awesome, wonderful stuff. (74 IBU) [BC] |
| Rogue Oregon Golden Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [6-77] |
| Rogue Santa's Private Reserve Ale (2000) |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Sweet, slightly sharp Tas: Sweet, hoppy, yummy (Brick 02Dec2000 - 1) [B9-7] |
| Rogue St. Rogue Red |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Malty Tas: Very malty and rich; a hint of hops, but mostly just the dark sweet maltiness [B9-6] |
| Rogue Seahorse Pale Ale |
App: Pale amber; lovely lace; Aro: Medium hops nose; hints of yeast; Tas: Well-balanced, nice malt mouthfeel with enough hops to quench the sweetness; (Home - 14Apr2006) |
| Rogue Shakespeare Stout | App: Black, medium body Aro: The hops "hops" out at you Tas: Smooth finish, easy drinking. Note: This will cellar for a couple of years; [2-16] |
| Rogue Smoke | App: Reddish amber Aro: Smoky and yummy Tas: Very sausagey; Delicious, crunchy, and super-hoppy Note: 48 IBU (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 7) [BC] |
| Rogue Yellow Snow Ale |
App: Amber Aro: "vegetal" Tas: Very strange, a bit hoppy (Brick 06Jan2000 - 3) [BC] |
| Rogue Younger's Special Bitter |
App: Reddish Aro: Alish, slightly molasses Tas: Incredibly bitter, with a sweet overtone Note: 4.2% ABV [2-110] |
| Russian River Deification |
App: Yellowish; Aro: Smells like perfume made from hops; Tas: Nice, but somewhat like vinegar; If you like Rodenbach, you will like this ... otherwise, you probably will be unhappy or at least ... surprised; Note: DRAFT; (Brick 01Apr2006 - 4) |
| Russian River Hoptime Harvest Ale 2000 |
App: Yellowish Tas: Wow; Very flavorful;Very bright, tastes like a plant that probably wasn't meant to be eaten. The fresh hops linger for a very long time Note: DRAFT; 7% ABV; Harvest ales made with fresh hops (not dried or pelletized) (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 2) |
| Russian River Hoptime Harvest Ale 2001 |
App: Orangey
Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: Sweet, grapefruity; very mild hops bitterness It becomes amazing as it warms Note: DRAFT; 6.75% ABV; 20 barrels were made this year 58-60 IBU; 2-row, Carapils malts; 80% Cascade, 20% Chinook hops (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 1) |
| Russian River Pliny the Elder (Fresh hops) |
App: Orangey yellow Aro: Strong hoppy aroma; a bit of yeast character Tas: Wow! We got some hops here; A bit of sweetness hidden inside the hops flavor Note: DRAFT; OG 1075; 8% ABV; 92-93 IBU; Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade hops; This is the last of a beer that was made for the February beer festival in CA; It isnamed in honor of Pliny the Elder who gave hops their botanical name: lupus salitarus (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 5) |
| St. George Ethiopian Style (Old Dominion) | You will get this in some Ethiopian restaurants as "Ethiopian Beer"; nothing special - a very typical lager; [1-59] | ||||||
| The St. George Brewing Company Golden Ale | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [7-207] | ||||||
| The St. George Brewing Company Porter | App: Black Aro: Sweet, rich, malty aroma Tas: Medium sweetness with a slight aftertaste; It's an OK porter Note: 4.5% ABV (Brick 04Jan2003 - 5) |
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| St. Stan's Red Sky Ale | App: Red, clear Aro: Dusty, mildly malty Tas: Oridinary read ale; Perhaps a bit hoppier than some Note: OG 1054; 28 IBU; 14.9 SRM; 5.8% ABV 98% pale barley, 2% wheat malts; Fuggles, Tettnang, Cascade hops (Brick 05Jan2002 - 2) [5-185] |
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| Samuel Adams Boston Lager |
App: Amber Aro: Mild hoppy aroma Tas: A decent blend of bitterness; Typical lager tastes with a hair more hops (Home 24Dec2003) |
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| Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat |
App: Orange-yellow, cloudy Aro: Fairly pervasive cherry aroma; no beer aromas noted Tas: COLD: Almost non-existant wheat beer flavor; mostly cherry flavoring. If you like the taste of cherry more than you like the taste of beer, give this a try Note: I acquired this brew from a friend who bought a six-pack, tasted one, exclaimed "This tastes like Cherry Robitussin ... Yuck!" and gave me the remaining 5/6 pack. Another friend, who really enjoys Belgian krieks and sour cherry syrups, found this quite enjoyable. I'm in the middle of the road, since I much prefer raspberry flavoring to cherry (Home 30Sep2001) [5-151] |
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| Samuel Adams Cranberry Lambic |
App: Orange Aro: Like a wheat beer with an unidentifiable fruit element Tas: Interesting ... it's tart, both from the yeast, and the cranberries; there is a little bit of sweetness (from the maple syrup?), but it's not cloying; if they had cranberries in the Lambic-producing regions of Belgium, I could imagine this having been brewed there (Home 05Jan2004) |
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| Samuel Adams Cream Stout |
App: Black, opaque, good strong head Tas: It is neither a dry stout (like Guinness) or a sweet stout but somewhere in between; Big roasty taste, tempered with a mildly bitter finish; Very nice . (Home 16Dec2003) |
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| Samuel Adams Light |
App: Amber, good head Aro: Mild "Saaz" hops aroma Tas: At first seems flavorless, then a bit of sweet maltiness comes through, with a hint of hops to dry the finish; It's just not bad, yet it's light enough for Bud/Corona drinkers Note: 2-row malt,noble hops (Airport 29Jul2003) |
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| Samuel Adams Octoberfest | A passable Octoberfest beer; you won't feel like you are in Munich, but at least somewhere over the Atlantic | ||||||
| Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig |
App: Ruby red; Aro: Kinda like buttermilk; Tas: I'm not a big fan of this; It has some spice and hops to it, but it isn't well-balanced; (Home 24Dec2003) [8-35] |
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| Samuel Adams Spring Ale |
App: Light amber Aro: Clean, barely perceptible Tas: Very sweet, no hops taste at all, very easy drinking, very pleasant (Rest. 26Mar2001) |
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| Samuel Adams Summer Lager |
App: Cloudy brown color Aro: Interesting, mildly beery Tas: Has a hint of papaya flavor, whether that is intentional or accidental is unknown. Otherwise, it's light, but with a crisp flavor (Rest. 09Dec2000) |
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| Samuel Adams Triple Bock |
App: Black; opaque Aro: Very strong; alcohol taste; fruity; could be a cherry aroma Tas: Very very strong; a bit bitter; Overwhelmed by the amount of alcohol; This could use a few years in a cellar to mellow; It has the flavors and textures of a thick port wine ... Do not assume this is simply a "strong beer" ... you will be disappointed (Home 24Nov2001) |
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| Samuel Adams Utopias MM II |
App: Brownish orange; viscous - sticks to the walls of the
glass Aro: Lots of alcohol fumes; mildly sweet aroma Tas: Smooth, caramel tastes; a bit sweet, something like a fortified wine (some say "Madeira") Note: Bottle #1193. 24.?% ABV (Party 08Jun2003) |
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| Santa Barbara Brewing Castle Rock IPA |
App: Orangey amber; Aro: Mild hops aroma - pronounced,West Coast fresh hops aroma; Tas: Mmmm. Hops in your face; Much more grapefruit/citrus taste than the aroma foreshadows; (D.A.'s Third Lupulin Slam 25Jan2006 - 2) |
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| Saranac Adirondack Amber |
App: Reddish orange Aro: Mild fruity aroma Tas: Hoppy, a bit fruity, dry, good flavors Note: 5.1% ABV; 2-Row, Caramel malts; Cascade, Mt Hood, German Hallertauer hops (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 6) [6-51] |
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| Saranac Black and Tan |
App: Black with a reddish tinge; foamy Aro: Roasty, a bit soapy Tas: Roasty, a bit sharp; not bad at all (Home 14Jun2003) |
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| Saranac Chocolate Amber Lager |
App: Black, but not opaque Aro: Somewhat like a sharp wine aroma Tas: A bit heavier and more flavorful than an ordinary lager, more bitter; has a creamy mouthfeel; tastes almost like a porter but not quite (Home 01Jun2003) |
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| Saranac Hefeweisen |
App: Yellow orange; not cloudy Aro: Bubble gum and cloves aroma Tas: A bit strange tasting for a hefeweisen; some banana flavors, but there is something else, tacky on the tongue ... would not be my favorite in the style (Home 21Jan2003) |
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| Saranac India Pale Ale |
App: Straw color Aro: Vegetal; not really hoppy Tas: Very smooth; not heavily-hopped; Drinkable (Home 26Feb2003) |
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| Saranac Lager |
App: Amber Aro: American mass-market lager hops Tas: Tastes like a typical American lager, perhaps a little cleaner and sweeter; Definitely not tainted by adjuct flavors; (Home 24Feb2006) |
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| Saranac Light |
App: Golden amber Aro: Beery; slightly earthy Tas: For a light beer, this stuff isn't heinous; There is a hint of hops flavor along with the bitterness; Not a full-bodied lager by any stretch, but nicer to drink than Bud or Miller (Home 10Apr2003) |
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| Saranac Pale Ale |
App: Orangey amber Aro: Nice hoppy aroma Tas: Bitter hops bite; OK flaver; OK balance; drinkable; not bad, not amazing (Home 24Feb2003) |
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| Saranac Pilsener |
App: Yellow, foamy Aro: Mild beery aroma Tas: Decent hops bittering; clean flavor (Home 26Feb2003) |
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| Saranac Single Malt Ale |
App: Amber Aro: Malty, sweet, hoppy Tas: Very nice, a bit like a nut brown or a Scotch ale, or a hint like an English IPA; big mouthfeel; very easy drinking (Home 18Aug2003) |
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| Saranac Stout |
App: Black, brown foam Aro: Roasty Tas: Rich, dark flavor; Roasty and dry; Drinks very easily and smoothly for a stout; Not a sweet stout (Home 07Jun2003) |
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| Saxer Dark Bock |
App: Cloudy brown Aro: Decent aroma Tas: Tastes like a crunchy porter, rather on the bitter side (Brick 02Dec2000 - 6) [2-154] |
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| Saxer Dark Lager |
App: Brown, healthy head Aro: Mild "beery" aroma Tas: Full-bodied, some toffee or coffee tones, not too bitter, but not very sweet Note: OG 12.1° P; FG 3.5° P; 21 IBU; 4.5% ABV 2-row Pale, Munich, Caramel, Black Patent malts Mt. Hood, Northern Brewer, Tettnang hops (MOTE) (Home 15May2001) [3-175] |
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| Saxer Henry Saxer Public Lager |
App: Reddish Amber Aro: Beery Tas: Very mild taste, a bit more flavor than Budweiser, but only just Note: OG 11.2° P; FG 3.2° P; 20 IBU; 4.7% ABV 2-row Pale, Munich malts; Mt. Hood, Tettnang hops (MOTE) [3-173] |
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| Schell Pils Beer | App: Orange yellow Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: A nice, hoppy pilsner; Very clear flavor with only a hint of aftertaste (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 2) [6-95] |
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| Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat Beer |
App: Amber; Aro: Mostly wheat, tiny hints of blueberry in the nose; Tas: Nice, fruity blueberry flavor; The wheat background is a bit bland, but the blueberries come through nicely; (Home 18Oct2006) |
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| Sea Dog Old East India Pale Ale |
App: Brownish orange Aro: Hoppy; spicy Tas: Crisp; spicy; fruity; a bit odd-tasting, but very refreshing Note: OG 1.062; FG 1.017; 30 IBU; 6.2% ABV (Home 17Nov2001) [5-115] |
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| Sea Dog Pumpkin Ale |
App: Yellow, effervescent Aro: Slightly spicy aroma mixed with the scent of American lager hops; perfumey; Tas: Mmm -- sweet, strong flavor of pumpkin pie; no significant hops bitterness but the finish is dry; Very nice, a great dessert beer instead of or with pumpkin pie; Note: (Home - 01Jan2007) |
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| Sea Dog Riverdriver Hazelnut Porter |
App: Black, opaque, rich head of brown foam that clings to the
glass for a long long time Aro: Mild hazelnut aroma; roasty stout aroma Tas: Remarkably complex; hints of the hazelnut; sweet roasty front with a drying, slightly bitter finish; It is tasty, and the hazelnut gives it a slightly different twist. (Home 05Jan2006) |
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| Sea Dog Wheat Beer |
App: Light orange amber; Aro: A bit like a stale wheat beer; Tas: Doesn't taste much like a wheat beer; somewhat hoppy; (Home 29May2006) |
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| Sea Dog Windjammer Blonde Ale |
App: Orangey amber Aro: Perfumey; Light caramel aroma Tas: Dry; Crisp; Odd hops flavors; a bit bitter but not biting Note: OG 1.050; FG 1.009; 30 IBU; 4.8% ABV (Home 12Nov2001) [5-117] |
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| Shenandoah Brewing Company Belgian Golden Ale | App: Orange and cloudy Aro: Lemony, a wheat aroma Tas: Very wheaty, with banana tastes Note: DRAFT (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 6) | ||||||
| Shenandoah Brewing Company Big Meadows Pale Ale | App: Reddish amber (from the Crystal Malt) Aro: Hoppy Tas: Very strong grapefruit flavor, strong hops, very refreshing bitterness Note: Crystal malt; Cascade, Chinook hops Amazingly tasty Cask Conditioned in Bourbon Casks (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 4) (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 9) |
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| Shenandoah Brewing Company Billenium Ale | App: Brownish orange; cloudy Aro: Difficult to describe ... but it has one Tas: Fruity, buttery; medium sweetness; somewhat vegetal Note: OG 1.100; FG 1.030; 10% ABV; This is a sahti beer ... a primitive beer style brewed in Finland (often brewed and consumed in the sauna). Brewed with Rye malt, in Finland, the mash is run off onto a special lautering tun called a kuurna, which is lined with juniper twigs; This rendition was made by boiling for two hours with juniper twigs, slightly hopped with Hallertauer, and more juniper berries were added (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 2) |
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| Shenandoah Brewing Company Black and Tan |
App: Black Aro: Very vinous Tas: Yummy; like a very very mild stout; somewhat weird aftertaste (Brick - 03Aug2002 - 11) [7-97] |
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| Shenandoah Brewing Company Old Rag Mountain Heavy Scottish Ale (Cask-Conditioned) | App: Black, opaque Aro: Slight whiskey aroma Tas: Like a Scottish Ale with whiskey Note: Made with victory malt; 7.5% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 2) | ||||||
| Shenandoah Brewing Company Stony Man Stout | App: Aro: Tas: Note: ( ) [8-7] | ||||||
| The Shipyard Winter Ale [05/06] |
App: Amber; Aro: Almost imperceptible, earthy, hints of spices; Tas: Rich full-bodied mouthfeel; dry, roasty, fruity notes; Lingering bitterness. If it is spiced, it is very gently spiced. Highly enjoyable; (Home 31Mar2006) |
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| Sierra Blanca Nut Brown Ale | App: Deep red Aro: Malty, a bit of hops aroma Tas: Dry, a it on the malty side Note: OG 11.7° P; FG 2.5° P; 20 IBU; 4.5% ABV 2-row pale, caramel, chocolate malts; English Fuggles hops; (MOTE) (Home 27Jun2001) [4-175] | ||||||
| Sierra Blanca Pilsener | App: Cloudy, yellow Aro: Mild wheat-beer aroma; Tas: Mild, sweet but with a bit of hoppy dryness; some tones of green apple; Note: OG 25° P; FG 2.0° P; 35 IBU; 5.2% ABV 2-row pale, carapils malts; Hallertau hops (MOTE); (Home 09Jun2001) [4-177] |
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| Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale |
YY; viscous
tasty; good; strongest Beer in USA?; [1-11] |
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| Sierra Nevada Brown Ale |
App: Brown, almost black Aro: Barely there Tas: Tastes a lot like porter; Very coffee-like; It has the semi-bitter maltiness that resembles other brown ales, but hoppier (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002) |
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| Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale (Fresh hops) |
App: Red Aro: Very hoppy Tas: Flowery; strong hoppy characteristic; huge bitter aftertaste; absolutely awesome Note: DRAFT; 2-row, Caramalt malts; Dextrin; Cascade, Centennial hops; 3,000 pounds of fresh hops went into the production of 500 bbls (Brick California Fresh Harvest and Big Hop Tasting 24Oct2001 - 2) |
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| Sierra Nevada India Pale Ale |
App: Reddish orange amber Aro: Perfumey aroma; hoppy, of course Tas: Very hoppy; strong hops flavor; back bitterness mmmm! Note: 6.8% ABV; 65 IBU (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 5) (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002 - ) |
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| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale |
App: Pale copper, nice head Aro: Strong clean hops aroma Tas: Lotsa hops, with a sweet sub-flavor, very nice (Building Blocks of Beer 30Apr2001 - 5) (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002 - 3) [5-161] | ||||||
| Sierra Nevada Porter |
App: Black but not opaque; foamy Aro: Very mild; hard to describe Tas: Very roasty; leaves a residue on my teeth (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002 - 5) |
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| Sierra Nevada Stout |
App: Black Aro: Roasty Tas: Sweet, more chocolate than coffee tones Note: 5.8% ABV (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002 - 8) [1-55] |
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| Sierra Nevada Wheat |
App: Brownish yellow, cloudy Aro: Slighty fruit; wheaty Tas: Hoppy! Not much wheat characteristic until the finish, as teh hops recedes you can taste the wheat Note: DRAFT; Grain bill 50% barley, 50% malted wheat (Sierra Nevada Tasting 18Jun2002 - 1) |
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| Sissons Olde Yeats Celtic Red | App: Red Tas: Decent balance of malt and hops; very drinkable Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 3) |
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| Smirnoff Ice (Triple Black) |
App: Clear, like totally clear, like slow-bubbling seltzer
water; Completely colorless Aro: Mild citrus aroma Tas: Like Fresca, or another lemon-lime soda; that's it ... lemon-lime soda Note: 5% ABV (Home 21Apr2003) [8-13] |
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| Southampton Imperial Porter |
App: Black, red tinges, not opaque; Aro: N/A; Tas: Smooth mouthfeel; slightly sweet; a bit thin; not the most robust I.P. I've ever tasted; Note: DRAFT; (Brick 01Apr2006 - 5) |
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| Southampton I.P.A. |
App: Orange, amber; Aro: Hoppy, like a Calfornia IPA; Tas: Hoppy, grapefruity, not much malt to balance; Good for hopheads! (Brick 06May2006 - 4) |
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| Smuttynose Belgian White |
App: Orange brown, cloudy; Aro: Astringent, with characteristic wheat aroma; Tas: Flat, astringent, tart ... was this by design? Note: OG: 13.2 ° P; FG 3.8 ° P; 9.0 IBU; 4.3% ABV Unfiltered; Malted barley, raw unmalted wheat, oats Tettnang hops; coriander, Curacao orange peel; (MOTE); (Home 14Aug2001) [5-5] |
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| Smuttynose Shoal Pale Ale |
App: Red Aro: spicy sweet aroma Tas: Nice, hoppy (Brick 03May2002 - 12) |
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| Smuttynose Robust Porter |
App: Black; Aro: Caramel-like; Tas: Very sweet and malty with a caramel taste; quite nice; Note: OG 13.5° P; FG 3.9° P; 15.0 IBU; 5.7% ABV; 2-row pale, carastan, dark crystal, special B, chocolate malts; Cascade hops; (MOTE); (Home 14Aug2001) [5-7] |
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| Smuttynose Winter Ale |
App: Caramel-amber; Aro: Dusty, slightly vegetal; Tas: Slightly smoky, some caramel, a it "off" ... I'm not a fan of this one -- it might be out of date; (Home - 12Apr2006) |
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| Snake River Vienna Style Lager |
App: Caramel colored; Aro: Beery, a bit of malt aroma; Tas: Sweet; caramel taste; a mildly bitter aftertaste; Note: OG 12.0° P; FG 2.7 ° P; 18 IBU; 4.8% ABV Six types of malt; Washington Perle, German Hallertau, Tettenang hops; (MOTE); (Home 12Nov2001) [5-119] |
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| Snake River Zonker Stout |
App: Black; brown foam; Aro: Smells like coffee; Tas: A nice sweet stout; strong lingering coffee flavors in the mouth; drinks very easily; Note: OG 15.0° P; FG 4.5 ° P; 36 IBU; 5.4% ABV Pale 2-row, Caramelized, Roasted barley, Black, Chocolate malts; WA Chinook, WA Willamette, English East Kent Goldings hops; (MOTE); (Home 24Nov2001) [5-121] |
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| Sonora I.P.A. |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Perfumey and hoppy; Tas: Hoppy; slightly acidic; (Brick 06Apr2002) [6-139] |
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| South Street Brewery El Jefe's Hefeweisen |
App: Cloudy orange brown; Aro: That familiar wheat and yeast aroma; Tas: Bubble gum and banana flavors, and well-balanced; Note: DRAFT (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery E.S.B. |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Mild, yet hoppy; Tas: Got a nice mouthful of hops on tasting this, with a spicy finish; Note: DRAFT; (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery Hogwaller Kösch |
App: Almost clear; Aro: Mildly beery; Tas: Very flavorful, with a hint of sweetness, just enough bitterness to make you want another one. Good! Note: DRAFT (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery Irish Stout - Cask Conditioned |
App: Reddish black; Tas: This is so soft and smooth in the mouth, with just a hint of bitterness; it tastes a bit chocolately, with hints of plum; I'm sorry that this isn't a regular offering on the menu, but very glad they had some in cask when I was visiting; Note: DRAFT (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery JPAle |
App: Reddish brown, light; Aro: Clean hoppy aroma; Tas: Deep hops flavor, not overwhelming; there is some pucker factor here; great stuff; Note: DRAFT; (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery Pilsner |
App: Clear,light yellow Aro: Mild beery Tas: This is not your typical pilsner ... this is much hoppier than you'd expect for a pilsner; I like it a lot ... it's almost like an I.P.A. However, if you wanted something like a classical pilsner, order their Kösch Note: DRAFT (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery Porter's Porter |
App: Almost black Aro: Malty black aroma Tas: Tastes like a mild Guinness; there is a hint of coffee flavor to it Note: DRAFT (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| South Street Brewery Satan's Pony Amber Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Mildly fruity; Tas: Uneventful beginning, malty and biscuity in the middle, with very little bitterness in the finish; Note: DRAFT; (South Street Brewery 09Aug2001) |
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| Speakeasy Prohibition Ale |
App: Reddish; Aro: Malty and spicy; Tas: Very malty, very nice ... really nice, a bit hoppy, and, um ... nice; (Brick 07Apr2001 - 17) |
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| Spanish Peaks White Ale | A white beer; like a soda pop; with a touch of fresh egg flavor; | ||||||
| Spanish Peaks Black Dog Ale |
App: Brownish orange; Aro: Malty, sweet, a bit of citrus; Tas: Very big mouthfeel; It tastes a little like a barleywine without the alcohol; It also tastes a bit like it could be a schwarzbier; A very nice quaffing beer; |
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| Shiner Bock |
Thoroughly unimpressive; tasted like mildly rotten eggs to
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| Shiner Winter Ale |
App: Dark red, almost black; Aro: Smells like a lager; Tas: Flavorful, malty; not a big mouthfeel or heavy spicing, but it is drinkable, possibly in large quantities; a bit roasty, hints of hops; drying; (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 5) [6-53] |
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| Starr Hill Amber Ale |
App: Brownish Amber; Tas: Sweet and fruity first tast, some hops bitterness, definitely a treat; Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 26Oct2000) |
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| Starr Hill Barleywine |
App: Orange, foamy; Aro: Sweet, malty; Tas: Very sweet; balanced by the hops; some bitterness; almost imperceptible alcohol; Note: OG 20°P; FG 4°P; 9% ABV; Pale, Caramalt, Munich malts; (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 1) |
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| Starr Hill Christmas Ale |
App: Black; Aro: Mildly fruity aroma; Tas: Lots of roasted flavors; hints of coffee and licorice tastes; Note: DRAFT; 6% ABV; Caramel, chocolate malts; (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 2) |
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| Starr Hill Dark Starr Stout |
App: Black; Aro: Very distinct, malty with a hint of coffee; Tas: Very coffee-tasting, very very dry, not runny, very nice; Note: DRAFT; About 75% pale malt (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 6) |
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| Starr Hill Golden Ale |
App: Golden; Aro: Light, mildly beery; Tas: Very nice, a tad hoppy, but not bitter, a hint of flowers; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 26Oct2000) |
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| Starr Hill Hefe-Weizen |
App: Yellow, cloudy Aro: It's got a slice of lemon in it! Tas: It's got a slice of lemon in it -- I can't taste the beer Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 26Oct2000) |
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| Starr Hill Pale Ale | App: Pale amber, almost cloudy Tas: Good hops bite, chocolatey tones Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 26Oct2000) | ||||||
| Steel Reserve |
App: Yellow, clear Aro: Slightly hopsy aroma of an American lager Tas: Unremarkable; slightly bitter; like the typical mass-market American lager Note: 6.0% ABV, purchased in NC. (Home 17Jul2005) |
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| Steinhaus Fat Weasel Ale | App: Yellow amber, big head Aro: Mostly beery, with some fruity notes Tas: Nice, balanced ale; fruity, with some hopiness; I enjoyed this, and it came from Trader Joe's. Note: 7.1% ABV (Party 24Nov2001) [5-153] |
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| Steinhaus Frugal Joe's Ordinary Beer |
App: Amber Aro: American lager hops aroma Tas: More body than the aroma or name indicates; a little better than your average American macro-brew ... but unremarkable (Home: 15Jan2006) |
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| Stockyard Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black, tinged with red; Aro: Coffee, slightly phenolic; Tas: A sweet stout, but not as sweet as the Goose Island Oatmeal Stout. It also doesn't have quite the same amount of body to it. Stockyard is brewed for Trader Joe's by Goose Island Brewing. (Home 22Apr2005) |
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| Stoudt's Abbey Double Ale |
App: Dark deep ruby red; Aro: Fruity, some yeast characteristic aroma; Tas: Close to a Belgian double; it has some of the malty bitterness, but not to the same depth; It isn't as complex as a real Belgian double. It is very tasty and fruity and different from your run-of-the-mill beer; Note: DRAFT; 7.0% ABV; Bottle-conditioned is 6% ABV (Hard Times 08Jan2002) (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 11) [6-165] |
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| Stoudt's Abbey Trippel Ale |
App: Orange Tas: A bit of wheat taste; some bitterness in the back Note: Bottle conditioned; 7.5 - 8 % ABV (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 12) [6-163] |
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| Stoudt's American Pale Ale |
App: Amber, clear Aro: Fruity, hoppy nose Tas: Balance of malt and hops with a dry finish Note: DRAFT (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 6) |
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| Stoudt's Fat Dog Imperial Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black, not quite opaque; Aro: Roasty, somewhat vegetal; Tas: Malty, roasty, sweet; very smooth rich mouthfeel This was truly excellent, both in keg at the brewery, and the bottle-conditioned version at the tasting. Note: OG 22°P; 6.5-7% ABV (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 8) [6-161] |
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| Stoudt's Fest |
App: Dark orange amber; Tas: Very little hops flavor; some confusion as this was confused with the CC IPA when served; Note: DRAFT; (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 3) [6-153] |
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| Stoudt's Gold Lager |
App: Gold, clear; Tas: Beery, a decent drying finish; no real hops flavor to it; "OK"; PJ liked; Note: DRAFT (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 2) [6-157] |
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| Stoudt's Honey Double Mai-Bock, also called Blonde Double Mai-Bock |
App: Amber, clear; Aro: Sweet, honey aroma; Tas: Blend of hops, malt, and honey flavors; blend of sweetness and bitterness that istruly perplexing (but not unpleasant) to the palate Note: DRAFT; (Brick Los Testigos de Cerveza Tasting 24May2001 - 2) [2-127] (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 4) [6-155] |
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| Stoudt's India Pale Ale |
App: Brownish orange; Aro: Malty; Tas: Malty, with a strong hops flavor; Note: CC (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 7) [6-167] |
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| Stoudt's Pilsner |
App: Clear, straw-colored; Aro: Mildly beery; Tas: Slightly sour; more hops than many pilsners; a very dry and bitter finish; PJ liked; Note: DRAFT (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 1) |
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| Stoudt's Scarlet Lady E.S.B. |
App: Reddish orange, clear Tas: Nice; big malty taste, dry finish Note: DRAFT (Stoudt's 02Feb2002) (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 5) [6-159] |
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| Stoudt's Scotch Ale |
App: Reddish black; Aro: Very faint, dusty aroma; Tas: Some maltiness, a bit of alcohol taste; lacks the strong dry-roasty characteristic of many Scotch ales; OK; Note: Bottle conditioned; (Brick Women in Brewing Tasting 26Feb2002 - 9) [6-169] |
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| Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Hoppy Tas: Very tasty, hoppy, but not overly bitter, very tasty Note: DRAFT (Brick 02Dec2000 - 12) [B9-10] |
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| Stone Double Bastard Ale |
App: Dark red Aro: Malty, sweet, similar to the super-strong aged ales like Thomas Hardy's Tas: Strong, medium sweetness; some hefty bitterness; very strong alcohol feel; A sipping ale, not a guzzler Note: Thank You, MJG, for a splendid bottle bottle of ale (Home 03Jun2001) [B9-11] |
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| Stone I.P.A. |
App: Yellow-orange Aro: Very strong, sharp hops aroma Tas: Good rich hops; an excellent I.P.A. (Brick 24May2001 - 3) [B9-13] |
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| Stone Old Gardian |
App: Dark red Aro: Very yeasty and very alcohol-full nose Tas: Wow; lots of alcohol; dries the tongue; sweet with a hair of bitterness Note: 9.8% ABV; 90 IBU (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 8) |
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| Stone Ruination I.P.A. |
App: Orange Aro: Very mild, almost not there; a hint of hops Tas: Immediate hops bite, very hoppy, but not a hop bomb. Actually a bit mild for my liking Note: 7.7% ABV; OG 18°P; 100 IBU; Spawned from 5th Anniversary Ale (Brick Beers of Southern California Tasting 04Sep2002 - 7) [B9-14] |
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| Summit Station Centennial Ale |
App: Clear, orangey-red; Aro: Very mild hops aroma; Tas: Hoppy, very smooth back bitterness; sweet and fruity at first; Note: 7.9% ABV; Caramel malts; Great Northern Brewer, Chinook, Fuggles, Cascade hops; Dry-hopped with Cascade; (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 4) |
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| Summit Station Diamond Stout |
App: Black; Tas: Bitter after-taste, not sweet, very "thin" mouthfeel; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) |
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| Summit Station Hefe-weisen |
App: Cloudy; Aro: Yeasty, almost like unbaked bread yeast; Tas: Slightly oily flavor; "ok"; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) |
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| Summit Station I.P.A. |
App: Amber; Tas: Nice, kinda aleish after-taste; very smooth and easy-drinking; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) |
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| Summit Station Kösch |
App: Light, pilsener color; Aro: Mild pilsener aroma; Tas: Light, slightly bitter, not very flavorful; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) |
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| Summit Station Nut Brown Ale |
App: Reddish amber; Aro: Nutty alish aroma; Tas: Yummy, nutty; Note: DRAFT; (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) |
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| Summit Station Old Ebeneezer Spiced Holiday Ale | App: Dark red, clear, foamy; Aro: Smells like fruitcake! Tas: Strong nutmeg tastes, a bit dry, very nice; has a big mouthfeel; hops come through later as it warms; Note: DRAFT; 6.8% ABV; Orange zest, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla beans, 30 pounds of honey; Chinook, Fuggles, Saaz, and Cascade hops; (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 5) |
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| Summit Station Smoked Porter | App: Dark reddish-brown Aro: Smoky Tas: Smoky, but mild-tasting Note: DRAFT (At Brewpub 17Jun2000) | ||||||
| Sweet Water Brewing 420 Pale Ale |
App: Yellow-orange Aro: Mild hoppy Tas: Hoppy; A bit bitter, a bit spicy Note: (Rest. 16Jul2002) |
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| Sweet Water Brewing E.S.B. | App: Brownish amber; healthy head Aro: Somewhat earthy aroma Tas: A bit tangy, nice bitter aftertaste; Tastes a lot like a slightly richer version of an American Lager (PJ liked it). Note: OG 13.5° P; FG 3.0° P; 45 IBU; 5.6% ABV Pale malt; Kent Goldings, Centennial, Willamette, Cascade hops; (MOTE) (Home 13Oct2001) [5-43] | ||||||
| Sweet Water Brewing Exodus Porter | App: Black; white creamy head Aro: Dark, chocolately aroma Tas: Rich, sweet, full-bodied; Tastes like good coffee with lots of sugar in the aftertaste; absolutely wonderful if you like sweet stouts or porters Note: OG 13.5° P; FG 3.3° P; 50 IBU; 5.5% ABV 2-row pale, crystal, Munich, chocolate malts Centennial, UK Goldings hops (MOTE) (Home 11Nov2001) [5-169] | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern Boot Hill Brown Ale | App: Dark brown, with reddish tinges Aro: Malty Tas: Toffeeish, chocolately, very nice Note: Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts; 4.6% ABV (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 4) | ||||||
| Happy Trails Spiced Ale Christmas Beer | App: Red Aro: Spicy Tas: Tastes like soap; pine soap; takes some getting used too hints of licorice Note: DRAFT; OG 16.8°P; FG 3.2°P; 7.2% ABV; Rye malt, karrafa, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, star anise (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 19Dec2001 - 7) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) High Desert Imperial Stout | App: Black, foamy Aro: Roasty Tas: 'Tastes like goat cheese;' Sweet alcohol, a bit bitter earthy (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 8) (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 12) | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern Last Chance Lager (unfiltered) | App: Cloudy, reddish amber Aro: Has a "buttermilk aroma" Tas: Interesting; a bit fruit, a bit bitter, and it gets nicer as it warms up a bit Note: DRAFT (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 3) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern Pale Ale | App: Amber Tas: A bit of initial hops bite, a bit drying on the tongue, drinks like an IPA. Note: Brewed and Bottled at Old Dominion Brewery [2-126] | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Pale Face Summer Wheat Beer | App: Cloudy, yellow-orange Aro: Very nice wheat aroma Tas: Sweet, wheat flavor; very drinkable Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 12) | ||||||
| Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling VA) Red Tape Ale |
App: Copper color Aro: Malty Tas: Malty, bittersweet; I can't taste the caramel Note: 11.5°P OG; 1.6° AE; 5.2% ABV (Tavern May2002 - 4) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern Road Kill Barleywine | App: Reddish amber Aro: Very malty, very sweet and full of alcohol Tas: Wow! Very strong! Taste the alcohol. A bit hoppy, very mellow, with a rich finish. Note: 2001: 11.8% ABV; 2002: 10% ABV (2002), Made on December 1999; OG 24° P; FG 4.5° P (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 7) (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 4) | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Rusty Roadrunner Lager | App: Brownish amber Aro: A bit malty Tas: A lager, a bit soapy-tasting, with some malty character (Tavern 16May2001 - 2) | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Snake River Pale Ale | App: Reddish amber Tas: Very nice hoppy character; resembles an I.P.A. (Tavern 16May2001 - 3) | ||||||
| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Snake River Pale Ale (Cask Conditioned) | App: Cloudy, brownish red Aro: Very hoppy Tas: Very smooth mouthfeel, a decent hops character, very nice ... much more character than the draft Pale Ale. (Tavern 16May2001 - 6) | ||||||
| Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling VA) Snake River Pale Ale |
App: Copper-colored Aro: Malty and hoppy Tas: Malty, hoppy, a bit crunchy Note: 12°P OG; 2° AE; 5.3% ABV (Tavern May2002 - 3) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Strait Shooter Stout | App: Black Aro: Chocolate and coffee aromas Tas: A bit "runny" on the mouthfeel; some chocolate and coffee flavors; not bitter enough to be an Irish stout, not rich or sweet enough to be a sweet stout (Tavern 16May2001 - 5) | ||||||
| Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling VA) Straight Shooter Stout |
App: Black Aro: Sweet Tas: Full-bodied; sweet stout; not cloying Note: 11.5°P OG; 2.8° AE; 4.6% ABV; (Tavern May2002 - 5) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern (Merrifield VA) Sweet Water Light | App: Very Light, yellow tinged Aro: Barely Tas: A bit of hoppiness, a bit of a spicy twist, a hint of sweetness, and a bit of salty tongue stickiness (Building Blocks of Beer 14May2001 - 3) | ||||||
| Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling VA) Sweet Water Light |
App: Clear, foamy Aro: Crisp pilsner hops< br /> Tas: Nice hops bitterness Note: 9.9°P OG; 1.7° AE; 4.3% ABV (Tavern May2002 - 1) |
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| Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling VA) Yellow Devil Pilsner |
App: Yellow, clear Aro: Very mild, almost fruity Tas: Nice malty bitterness, very clean Note: 10.5°P OG; 1.6° AE; 4.6% ABV (Tavern May2002 - 2) |
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| Sweet Water Tavern (Centerville VA) Yippie Ei-O Springbock | App: A bit of an alcohol taste, with some hops; A nice bock
beer Note: 8.0% ABV (Sweet Water Tavern Centerville 16May2001 - 4) |
| Tampa Bay Brewing Back Alley Brown Ale | App: Black, not opaque Aro: Malty Tas: Very malty, sweet, a hint of bitterness at the back, lots of coffee flavor Note: DRAFT; I'm not sure if this is the same as their "Bones Brown Ale" ... if it is: 5.5% ABV; Pale, Munich, Chocolate, Crystal, Dextrin, Special B malts; Brewers Gold, Cascade hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Iron Rat Imperial Stout - Cask Conditioned | App: Black, opaque; brown foam Aro: Surprisingly, none Tas: Very sweet, strong coffee flavors, very yummy Note: DRAFT (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Iron Rat Stout | App: Black Tas: Very smooth; dry, coffee tones; a bit of bitterness, but very drinkable Note: DRAFT (N2 Pump); 5.3% ABV (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing "Jack the Quaffer" London Porter | App: Black Tas: Sweet; Coffee tones; Very nice Note: DRAFT; 5.0% ABV; British pale 2-row, Crystal, Cara-pils, Chocolate, Black Patent malts; Northern Brewer, Cascade hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Mad Bavarian Pilsner | App: Orangey yellow; clear Aro: Odd, off-aroma Tas: Bitter twist to the flavor; Crisp; A somewhat earthy flavor Note: DRAFT; 5.8% ABV; Pilsner malt; Saaz hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Moosekiller Barley-Wine Style Ale | App: Orangey amber Aro: Fruity - a bit like a papaya aroma Tas: Oooh, yeah, baby ... fruity, a bit sweet; strong alcohol taste; bitter/sweet aftertaste Note: DRAFT; 9.8% ABV; American Pale Malt; Tomahawk hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing "Old Elephant Foot" I.P.A. - Cask Conditioned | App: Orangey, clear Aro: Much milder hops than the regular OEI Tas: The hops are more pronounced; much softer mouthfeel less bubbly; very nice I.P.A. Note: DRAFT; 6.8% ABV; Northern Brewer, Centennial, Cascade hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing "Old Elephant Foot" I.P.A. | App: Orangey Aro: Hoppy, but not overpowering Tas: Strong hops taste; nice, slightly aggressive hops Note: DRAFT; 6.8% ABV; Northern Brewer, Centennial, Cascade hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing One Night Stand Pale Ale | App: Orangey Aro: Stronger hops aroma; a hint of yeast characteristic smell Tas: Smooth, biscuity front; lots of hops, but not too aggressive; leaves a lingering bitterness on the tongue Note: DRAFT; 5.2% ABV; 2-Row American, Light Crystal malts Cascade hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Redeye Ale | App: Orangey red Aro: Mildly yeasty; hints of hops Tas: Nice hops flavor without any bitter bite; Very well-balanced Note: DRAFT; 5.5% ABV; American pale 2-row, Munich, Crystal malts; Roasted barley; Columbus, Cascade, Tettnang hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Strongmon Strong Ale | App: Red, clear Aro: Perfumey Tas: Very well-balanced malt and hops; nice mouthfeel Note: DRAFT; 6.5% ABV; British Pale, Crystal malts Williamette hops (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing T.B.B.C's "True Blonde" Ale | App: Yellowish amber Tas: Slight sweetness; a touch of hops bitterness; an interesting balance; at first, I was not sure that I liked this; PJ didn't like Note: DRAFT; 5.3% ABV (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Tampa Bay Brewing Wild Warthog Weizen | App: Brownish yellow; cloudy Aro: Wheaty aroma; clean Tas: A hint of malty taste; Some lemon zesty flaovr; As it warms up a bit, more of the bubble-gum flavors Note: DRAFT; 5.0% ABV; 60% German wheat; 40% German Pilsner malt (Tampa Bay Brewing 02Nov2001) | ||||
| Ten Springs Fat Bear Stout | App: Black Tas: Bitter, well balanced [3-187] (Brick 05May2001 - 8) | ||||
| Thirsty Dog Siberian Night Siberian Night Imperial Stout |
BeerPal.COM Review:
Nice, opaque black color with a thick brown head; Big,
sweet mouthful of roasty flavors. The 9% alcohol is noticable in the
taste. It's got a fair bit of bitterness in the background to
balance the sweetness, but it doesn't take away from this
being a definitely sweet stout. Chocolate flavors
predominate. Aroma:6/10; Appearance:8/10; Mouthfeel:7/10; Flavor:8/10; Overall:7/10;
Final Rating, by Style: (3.6); Sampled: Bottle; (Home 03Sep2006) |
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| Three Floyds Alpha King I.P.A. |
App: Brownish amber; decent head Aro: Mildly hoppy Tas: Very pleasant I.P.A., a bit biscuitty with nice hops flavor Note: DRAFT (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 1) |
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| Three Floyds Burnham Pilsner |
App: Deep amber Aro: Typical beer aroma; "malty nose w/ hop spiciness evident" Tas: Rich pilsner; a bit sweeter than some, but not cloying "Note a lightly toasted caramel malt palate. This beer has a wonderful mouth feel with delicate spicy hop notes that are interwoven with the malt. It has a lingering spicy finish" Note: OG 11.5° P; FG 3.0° P; 32 IBU; 5.4% ABV; 2-row pale, Carapils malts; Saaz hops; (MOTE) (Home 24Dec2000 - 1) [1-175] |
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| Three Floyds "It's Not Normal" Black Stout |
App: Black, opaque, rich brown head; Aro: Very strong roasty aroma; Sharp hints of alcohol, even after resting for an hour; Very hoppy when poured; Tas: Wowser! Like, there is enough hops in here. This is one heck of a hoppy stout; it has all the characteristics I love about a sweet stout, with a rich creamy mouthfeel, but it also has the spiciness of an insanely-hopped California IPA ... without all the residual bitterness. It's not normal, but it's damn good! (Home: 29Jul2006) |
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| Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Style Ale |
App: Brownish amber with a strong white head Aro: Malty, with a hint of orange aroma Tas: Sweet, malty, some alcohol taste; nice bitterness, very full mouth feel; gets nicer closer to celler temperature instead of fridge temperature Note: OG 12.5° P; FG 3.7° P; 28 IBU; 5.9% ABV 2-row pale, roasted, Melianoidin Magnura malts Centennial hops (MOTE) (Home 25Dec2000 - 2) [1-173] |
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| Tied House Alpine Gold | App: Golden Aro: a bit hoppy Tas: Ale with a decent hops flavor Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Amber Light | App: Orangey, foamy Aro: Slightly hoppy Tas: Hoppy, but somewhat flat tasting Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Cascade Amber | App: Reddish orange Tas: Malty, fizzy mouthfeel Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Ironwood Dark | App: Brownish Aro: Hoppy Tas: Malty, a bit dry and bitter Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Maibock | App: Orangey Tas: A bit hoppy Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House New World Wheat | App: Yellow Tas: Fizzy Note: DRAFT (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Porter | App: Black Tas: Sweet, chocolatey flavors, not an "in your face" stout Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview 30May2001) | ||||
| Tied House Raspberry Wheat | App: Orangey, foamy Tas: Yummy, decent raspberry flavors Note: DRAFT; (Tied House Mountainview - 30May2001) | ||||
| Trader Joe's Bavarian Style Hefeweisen |
App: Orange-brown; cloudy; pours a nice rich head Aro: Good strong wheat aroma; hints of lemon Tas: Very bubbly; a bit tangy; Some clove tastes; Maybe a hint of the bubble gum; No bananas (Home 04Aug2005) |
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| Trader Joe's Bohemian Lager |
App: Light yellow amber, nice head, tiny bubbles Aro: Not much, slightly lemony, wheat aromas ... which can't be right for a lager Tas: Unremarkable; Slight hops flavor; Very little bitterness Note: 18 IBU (Home 19Oct2005) |
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| Trader Joe's Hofbrau Bock |
App: Amber; decent head and lace; Aro: Slightly sweetish, fruity aroma Tas: Nicely balanced; Malty mouthfeel, fairly sweet; The finish is light hops bitterness that crescendos and persists, but it does not bite; a hint of alcohol in the taste; Note: 22 IBU; 7.0% ABV (Home 19Jun2005) |
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| Trader Joe's Vienna Lager |
App: Reddish amber; Nice head, but collapses quickly; Aro: A bit of hops, a bit of biscuit; Tas: Very soft mouth feel; Nicely balanced, barely noticeable hops bite with a full malt flavor; Slight bitterness in the finish leaves me longing for another sip; Note: Pilsner, dark, caramelized dark malts; 20 IBU; 5.7% ABV (Home 10Apr2005) |
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| Trinity Red Ale |
App: Reddish color; Aro: Malty with mild hops notes; Tas: Mmmmm! Sweet malty flavor with just enough bitterness to make it go away very fast! (Home 09May2005) |
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| Troegs Doppelbock | I tried this at a party, so I did not have the means to do the usual "ritual." This was a wonderful beer though. A bit heavy on the alcohol flavor, but nicely balanced sweetness. Had I not been driving, I would have happily curled up around the cooler and emptied the remaining bottles. (Party 19Sep2004) | ||||
| Troegs Dreamweaver Wheat |
App: Light yellow; cloudy; Aro: Wheat aroma; Tas: Thin; a bit flowery; somewhat wheat flavored; nothing special; (Brick 06May2006 - 7) |
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| Troegs Nugget Nectar Imperial Amber Ale |
App: Orangey amber; Aro: Mild, but poignant hops bouquet; Tas: Hoppy, sweet, bubbly mouth feel; It certainly has aggressive hops for an amber, but it's not a hops bomb; Good stuff; (Home 29Aug2006) |
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| Troegs Nut Brown Ale |
App: Reddish brown Tas: Sweet and malty, very nice Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 11) |
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App: Black, opaque; creamy brown head; Aro: Very malty, coffee aroma; Tas: Coffee flavor; Very rich with some complexity A hint of a taste like cigarette ashes; some free alcohol fumes; Note: OG 19° P; 60 IBU; 7% ABV; Pale, Caramunich, Chocolate, black, roast, Special-B malts; Centennial, Fuggle, Cascade hops; Top-fermenting yeast; (MOTE) (Home 24Dec2000 - 2) [1-149] |
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| Tupper's Hop Pocket Ale (Cask Conditioned) (Old Dominion) | App: Golden amber Aro: Definitely a hop-head's beer Tas: Flowery and hoppy, there is an interesting tast to it that I can't place, different from the bottled stuff tastes a bit like some of the fresh-hopped ales we tried in the fall; a bit crunchy with hops (Brick Evening w Michael Jackson 15Jan2001 - 2) | ||||
| Tupper's Hop Pocket Ale (Old Dominion) | App: Orange Aro: Strong flowery hops aroma Tas: A big mouthful of hops, a bitter finish, dry (Building Blocks of Beer 04Jun2001 - 4) [1-183] | ||||
| Tupper's Hop Pocket Pils (Old Dominion) | App: Golden, a bit hazy, with a lotta head Aro: Spicey and sweet beery aroma Tas: Hoppy pilsner, very tasty; great stuff Note: Mt. Hood, Saaz hops. (Home 05Jan2001) [1-181] (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 3) (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 2 (CC)) | ||||
| Tupper's Hopeed-Up Pocket, a.k.a. Hunter's 6x Old Ale Brewed by Rob Mullen of Trap Rock Brewery | App: Reddish orange Aro: Hoppy, perfumey Tas: Delicious! Extremely hoppy; big malty taste, a bit on the sweet side. Note: Tupper's Recipe with 1.5 x the regular malt bill, 9.5% ABV, 90 IBU, Krausened before bottling, Hand bottled, dry hopped with Mt. Hood and Cascade. (Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday Party 27Mar2002 - 4) | ||||
| Tuskie's Pale Ale (Old Dominion) | App: Golden amber Tas: Hoppy and balanced Note: DRAFT; Contract Brewed by Old Dominion Brewing for Tuscarora Mills Restaurant (Tuskies - 14Dec2000) | ||||
| Two Brothers Brown Fox Session Ale | App: Dark red, almost black Aro: Sweet, malty, spicy Tas: Roasty, hints of coffee; maybe some toffee or caramel tastes; It's got the taste of a sweet porter with slightly less body or bitterness; Leaves a residual bitterness that makes you want to wash it down with ... more beer ... which might be why it would be successful as a session beer (and the relatively low alcohol content). Note: OG 13.2° P; FG 5.0° P; 17 IBU; 4.13% ABV Malts include 2-row, Belgian Caramel Pilsner, Caramel Wheat, Chocolate Wheat, Munich, Biscuit, and Chocolate German Northern Brewer, Styrian Goldings, Fuggles hops (MOTE) (Home 17Feb2002) [6-47] |
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| Two Brothers Ebel's Weiss Beer | App: Brownish orange; cloudy Aro: Strong aroma of cloves, milder bubble-gum aroma Tas: Heavy-duty bubble-gum taste Note: OG 12.5° P; FG 2.5° P; 12.2 IBU; 5.0% ABV (MOTE) (Home 17Feb2002 ) [6-49] |
| Uinta King's Peak Schwarzbier | App: Black Aro: Smoky, almost burnt aroma, "burnt walnuts" Tas: Bitter, not sweet; "like unsweetend chocolate" a hardcore example of something that tastes "black" Note: DRAFT; This is a black lager; Utah's beer alcohol limit of 4.0 ABV forces Uinta to do some very clever things to come up with decent beers; All malt brew with a yeast that allows extended cold fermentation; 28 IBU (Brick Western U.S. Beer Tasting 20Nov2000 - 1) |
| Victory Brandywine Valley Lager | App: Cloudy yellow Aro: Hint of spiciness Tas: Tangy lager; some flavor characteristics I notice usually in a wheat beer; some drying mouthfeel (lots of alcohol?) Note: (Home 13Dec2000) [1-155] |
| Victory Golden Monkey Triple | App: Cloudy, white, bubbly Aro: Belgian white aroma Tas: Kinda like "a hefeweizen meets a triple", a well-balanced white ale; it's got a bit of tartness, a bit of sweetness, and a hint of spiciness Note: 9.6% ABV; Belgian yeast; Pils malt; sugar (Brick 02Dec2000 - 7) [2-149] (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 16Jan2002 - 6) (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 10) |
| Victory Hop Devil I.P.A. | App: Reddish amber, super foamy Aro: Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy Tas: Lotsa hops; a whole lotta hops; it sticks to your tongue just a heavenly hops O.D. experience Note: Centennial, Cascade, and "Mystery" hops (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 7) [2-29] |
| Victory Hop Wallop |
App: Like apple juice Aro: Very strong grapefruit aroma Tas: Tastes like grapefruit juice (RFD 26Dec2005 - 2) |
| Victory Old Horizontal Barleywine | App: Orange brownish Aro: Dusty Tas: Sweet, some bitter tones, a bit yeasty, very thick Note: This was a fairly old bottle that may have suffered from too much shelf life. It wasn't bad anyway. (Home 01Jan2001) [1-179] App: Dark red, foamy Aro: Sweet, malty aroma Tas: Wow! Big mouthfeel, very sweet; just a hint of hops ... enough to balance the sweetness, not enough to make any bitter aftertaste. This was just beautiful! Note: DRAFT; 11.0% ABV; (Hard Times 08Jan2002) |
| Victory Prima Pils | App: Cloudy, like light apple juice Aro: A slight "wheat" aroma, though this was probably an hallucination Tas: Tasty, a bit hoppy for a pilsner, foamy, with a bit of a sweet aftertaste. Note: (Home 08Dec2000) [1-157] |
| Victory St. Victorious Dopplebock | App: Bright red Aro: Very mild, cherry aroma Tas: Very complex, hints of chocolate in there; I really liked this one Note: DRAFT; 8.3% ABV; 2% Bamberger beechwood-smoked Rauchmalt; 7+ weeks lagering (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 7) |
| Victory Schwartzwalder Pils | App: Orange-yellow tinged; cloudy Aro: Smells a lot like Brazilian lager; Gets spicy as it warms Tas: Very beer; a fairly typical pils at first; a hint sweeter than somes; as it gets warmer it gets much more flavorful Note: DRAFT; Tettnanger hops (Brick Art of Beer Tasting - 16Oct2001) |
| Victory Storm King Imperial Stout (1998) | App: Black Aro: Very sweet and malty Tas: Sweet and dark and bitter; a bit like very sweet dark coffee; some alcohol flavors; A bit crunchy; Some hop flavor comes through; Definitely gets a Soy Sauce Thumbs Up! Note: 9.5% ABV (Home 22Dec2000) (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 17Jan2002 - 7) [1-153] |
| Victory Whirlwind Wit Beer | App: Cloudy, yellow Aro: Wheat aroma Tas: Very mild wheat beer Note: DRAFT (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 13) |
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Virginia Beverage Company Czar Peter's Black Sail Baltic Porter | App: Black with red highlights Aro: Slightly soapy Tas: Slight trace of licorice tones, sweet Note: 2 years old; 80 IBU; 7.9% ABV (Brick Strong Beer Tasting 24Jan2001 - 6) |
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Virginia Beverage Company Jones Point Kösch | App: Clear, with lots of tiny bubbles Aro: Beery aroma, sulfury Tas: Bitter lager taste, no sweetness, some sulfury tones Note: DRAFT; This is a cold-fermented ale (made with an ale yeast at lager temperatures); Northern Brewer, Saaz hops (Building Blocks of Beer 21May2001 - 5) |
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Virginia Beverage Company Unfiltered Native Dark |
App: Reddish orange Tas: Grapefruit taste; lots of hops; dry Note: DRAFT; OG 16.4°P; FG 2.3°P; 6.2% ABV (Brick Holidaze Panel Tasting 20Dec2001 - 3) |
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Virginia Beverage Company Witty Blonde | App: Yellow and cloudy Aro: Spicy and a bit citrusy Tas: Well balanced, not one specific flavor I can point to some would describe it as "peachy," but I also taste some bitterness and a nice clean taste Note: This is made in the style of a Belgian Wit beer with coriander, bitter orange peel, Magnum, and East Kent Goldings hops; A Belgian Wit yeast and a high-gravity Belgian yeast (Building Blocks of Beer 07May2001 - 1) |
| Virginia Native Native Dark Bock | App: Reddish
Tas: Sweet, malty, excellent!
Note: OG 16.2° P; 6.2% ABV Pale, CaraMunich-3 malts Noble, Tettnang, Saaz hops (Building Blocks of Beer 23Apr2001 - 7) |
| Virginia Native Native Red Ale | App: Caramel Tas: Malty, dry, not bad at all; very drinkable (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 3) |
| Virginia Native Native Stout | App: Black Aro: Malty, familiar stout aromas Tas: Dry, smooth, not much bitterness bite (Old Dominion Beer Festival 23Jun2001 - 5) |
| Wasatch Polygamy Porter | App: Reddish Aro: Mild, roasty Tas: Very dry, roasty, malty ... quite tasty Note: 4% ABV (Home 22May2002) |
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| Weeping Radish Black Radish | App: amber color Aro: nice, fruity Tas: bitter, eh. "smooth," according to Uli Bennewitz (the brewer) Note: DRAFT; (Brick Oktoberfest Tasting 29Oct1999) | ||||
| Weeping Radish Christmas Beer 2001 | App: Dark red with hilites Tas: Dry, ginger, spicy, not extremely exciting though Note: (Brick 05Jan2002 - 13) [6-7] |
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| Weeping Radish Corolla Gold Helles Lager | App: Apple juice, very little head Aro: Beery, with an interesting sweet tone Tas: Tasty, a bit sweet, but quite nice lager (Home 03Jan2000) [2-161] | ||||
| Weeping Radish Fest Amber Lager | App: Reddish amber w/ yellowish foam Aro: Beery and sweet Tas: Hoppy, easy-drinking (Home 04Jan2000) [2-159] | ||||
| Weeping Radish Märzen | App: Dark amber Aro: unremarkable Tas: fruity character, dry, not my favorite flavor. Note: DRAFT (Brick Oktoberfest Tasting 29Oct1999) | ||||
| Western Reserve Belgian Style White | App: Yellow, cloudy Aro: Belgian white aroma, which I don't know how to describe well otherwise ... like citrus, or a hint of lemon aroma, mixed into a flatter beer aroma Tas: Lemony, this could be what lemon Pledge would taste like ... I don't know. It's nice for a Belgian White, hints of coriander and other spices, smooth finish, not tart or sour. (Home 28Nov2000) [2-146] | ||||
| West Virginia Brewing Co. Blackwater Stout | App: Black, opaque Aro: Barely perceptible roasty aroma Tas: Sweet stout; Good mouthfeel. Roasty, mild coffee tastes, slightly bitter finish; very nice; not "runny" at all. Note: DRAFT. (Tari's 28Nov2003) |
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| Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot Barleywine Style |
App: Dark orange Aro: Very sweet, malty aroma Tas: Malty; Well-balanced with only a mild bitterness Note: (Brick 07Dec2002 - 1) |
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| Weyerbacher Imperial Stout |
App: Black Aro: A bit soapy Tas: A bit sour, not as thick or heavy as I'd expected ... I like their Raspberry Imperial Stout much more Note: DRAFT, on NITRO (Last Chance Saloon 03Aug2001 - 4) |
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| Weyerbacher Raspberry Imperial Stout |
App: Black Aro: N/A Tas: Raspberry tones, nice strong full-bodied stout, no sweetness; [1-177] |
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| Weyerbacher Winter Ale |
App: Deep dark red, almost black; Aro: Earthy, slightly vegetal; Tas: Sweet, hints of molasses; very mild hops finish; (Home 27May2006) |
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| The Wheat Beer Company Big Ass Beer | App: Brownish yellow Aro: Wheat aroma with some sweetness Tas: Tart, fruity, a small wheat flavor; very interesting, not at all your ordinary wheat beer (Brick 08Sep2001 - 1) | ||||
| White Marsh Something Red Ale |
App: Reddish Amber; Aro: Mild, strange yeast-like aroma Tas: Bitter, somewhat light mouthfeel (Rest. 11Apr2005 ) |
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| Widmer Hefeweisen | App: Cloudy, brownish yellow Aro: Mild wheat aroma Tas: A bit on the bitter side; Lemony and wheaty, with a subtle aftertaste (Home 27Mar2001) [1-65] (Building Blocks of Beer 30Apr2001 - 4) | ||||
| Wild Goose I.P.A. |
App: Amber, apple joice color, foamy Aro: Clean, barely noticeable Fla: It's got that nice hops bitterness, but very smooth; Eminently drinkable Note: OG 15.0° P; FG 5.5° P; 55 IBU; 5.5% ABV 2-row pale, roasted, torrified wheat, Caramel 20, Carapils malts; First Gold, East Kent Goldings hops; (MOTE) (Home 25Dec2000 - 3) [1-131] | ||||
| Wild Goose Nut Brown Ale |
App: Reddish brown Tas: Very dry, I'd pass on this a second time around, a wee bit musty, "Coors with a little bit of character." 5.2% ABV (Brick 07Oct2000) [2-27] |
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| Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout |
App: Black; "opaque black in color with a tan, coffee
colored head that holds well; Aro: Malty; "note an inviting nose of coffee bean and oats" Tas: Nice, flavorful malt character, but with a very strange dusty aftertaste (will retaste); "full-bodied with rich espresso flavors that meld together with the hops. A very impressive beer, it ends with a smooth, warming finish." Note: OG 16.0° P; FG 5.0° P 30 IBU; 2-row pale, torrified wheat, crystal, rolled oat, black patent, chocolate malts; Saaz hops (MOTE) (Home 10Dec2000 - 2) [1-133] (Beers of the Mid-Atlantic States Tasting 24Mar2004 - 8) |
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| Wild Goose Porter | App: Black, almost opaque. Nice foam Aro: Strong hops, nicely balanced aroma Fla: Creamy, smooth, well finished porter.Almost no bitter afttertasted from the hops, but not sweet. | ||||
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| Wisconsin Brewing Co. Oscar's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout | App: Black, brown foam Aro: Like a sweet black coffee Tas: Splendid for my palate! Coffee and chocolate flavors, thick mouthfeel, sweet flavors in front, and a medium bite of bitterness at the back of the mouth Note: OG 16.0° P; FG 5.5° P; 27 IBU; 4.5% ABV; 2-Row Pale, Chocolate malts, Roasted barley, oatmeal; Kent Goldings hops (MOTE) (Home 09Sep2001) [5-59] | ||||
| Wisconsin Brewing Co. Rainbow Red Ale |
App: Dark amber, or brownish orange; Aro: Beery, a bit of maltiness; some of the aroma from nut-brown ales; Tas: Malty, darker flavor than expected from the color; Some sweetness blended with bitterness; very intriguing flavors; slightly different characteristics with each mouthful; walnuts come to mind in this taste; Note: OG 14.9° P; FG 4.5° P; 42 IBU; 4.3% ABV; 2-Row Pale Briess, Caramel, Aromatic, other speciality Belgian aromatic malts; Nugget, Willamette hops;(MOTE); (Home 29Sep2001) [5-61] |
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| Wolaver's Organic Brown Ale (Otter Creek) |
App: Reddish brown amber; Aro: Hoppy; Tas: Sweet and hoppy; Note: ABV 5.7%, 21 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 8) |
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| Wolaver's Organic Pale Ale (Otter Creek) |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Hoppy Tas: Very tasty, good balance of hops and malt Note: ABV 5.8%, 34 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 9) |
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| Wolaver's Organic India Pale Ale (Otter Creek) |
App: Reddish brown Aro: Hoppy Tas: Very hoppy, with a flowery flavor. It's 55 IBU, but it's a "gentle 55 IBU." Note: ABV 6.5%, 55 IBU (Brick Otter Creek Brewing Tasting 07Mar2001 - 10) [5-195] |
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| Woodchuck Colonial Cider |
App: Brownish Aro: Cidery, sharp Tas: Crisp, dry, but not too dry Note: 5% ABV; [3-123] (Home 21Apr2001) |
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| Woodchuck Dark and Dry Draft Cider |
Tas: Tangy with a hint of sweetness Note: 5% ABV; [3-149] |
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| Woodchuck Draft Cider | [3-123] |
| Ybor City Ybor Gold |
App: Orange amber; Aro: Beery; Tas: Nice, malty front, with just a hint of hops; This is quite an excellent tasting beer for a beer of this color; Note: DRAFT; (Barley Hopper's - 02Nov2001) |
| Ybor City Brown Ale |
App: Brownish red Tas: Very malty, almost imperceptible bitterness, just a hint of nuttiness Note: DRAFT (Barley Hopper's - 02Nov2001) |
| Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale |
App: Yellow, almost clear, thick white head Aro: Very beery Tas: A decent ale, a bit hoppy. Probably a bit tastier at cellar temperature (this sample was tried at room temperature) (Home 26Dec2000) [1-145] |
| Yuengling Porter |
App: Black, not quite opaque Aro: Malty, "black" aroma Tas: Dark, malty, not sweet, very rich (History of Beers in the U.S. 11Feb2002 - 1) [1-147] |
| Yuengling Traditional Lager |
A drinkable lager [2-17] |
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| What's in Rob's Fridge? | List of Beers (By name, no notes) | List of Beers (By date, no notes) | |||
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