Firestone Walker: 13th Anniversary Ale
All I can say is we-woo-wah-woooo… this guy is dark– so dark sweet and luscious. It has a real subtle nose but if you get way in there you can really get hints of the barrel and caramel… nothing to get tight pants over, but in the mouth it is a different story… when you take a sip, the first thing you get hit with is this crazy sweetness…
Sierra Nevada: Estate Brewers Harvest Ale
This is one of the only estate made ales available in the world, made with both barely and hops grown at the brewery. This little gem is freakin good. It is super smooth and flavorful. It is a perfect balance between the bitter hops and smooth delicious malt. Sierra Nevada isn’t one to disappoint when it comes to their specialty brews and this guy is no exception.
Dogfish Head: Pumpkin Ale
Smooth and sweet…no “pumpkin” flavor up front, well at least not the pumpkin flavor you would expect …this is a great mild “Bitter” type beer… Imagine New Castle but super fresh and kind of sweet with a mild spiciness and sweetness you just can’t place … it is very light on the hops, has a smooth sweet malt and you are left with a little spiciness on the tongue…
Bear Republic: Hop Rod Rye
Bear Republic right now is one of my favorite breweries because everything they make is super complex and full of flavor. This guy is no exception. This guy has a really sweet nose but is balanced out with a super bitter bite that tames that sweet nose and makes the beer go down smooth. The [...]
Undertaker Ale
My father-in-law works at a funeral home/memorial park and told me that his boss brews beer and had given him a bottle to try. He busted it out at our 4th of July gathering and I was very skeptical. Usually, home brewed beers if done incorrectly make you dump for days but I tried it [...]
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