5 clear golden color
7 aroma of corn and hay
5 not worth opening
5 Saranac Pumpkin
7 Almost a joke in itself
5 dark and frothy but
7 flavor is water and spice
7 but then nothing very nice
Filed under: Amber Ale (pint, shaker), Green Flash | Tags: bitter hops, clear, deep red, effective, good strength, grapefruit, high quality, hops, impressive, long bitter finish, persistent white head, simple, sticky lace, sweet malt, syrupy texture, well balanced, well crafted
ABV, Volume & Calories: 6 % in 12 fl oz. estimated at 160 C
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ for $2.50
Aroma: impressive, hops, grapefruit. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: simple, effective, deep red, clear, persistent white head, sticky lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: well balanced, sweet malt, bitter hops, good strength, well crafted. 10 out of 10.
Palate: high quality, syrupy texture, long bitter finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: a great IPA derivative, I would have it again in a heartbeat, it’s a favorite, high value, well crafted. 20 out of 20.
Filed under: Premium Bitter [ESB] (English pint), Rogue | Tags: clear, golden color, good craft, good lace, heavy hops, high quality, hoppy, light malt, light strength, medium finish, nice, okay design, persistent white head, prickly texture, unbalanced
ABV, Volume & Calories: 6.2% in 22 fl oz. estimated at 300C
Purchased at: Circle Liquors, Pennington, NJ for $5.99
Aroma: nice, hoppy. 8 out of 10.
Visuals: okay design, golden color, clear, persistent white head, good lace. 4 out of 5.
Taste: unbalanced, light malt, heavy hops, light strength, good craft. 8 out of 10.
Palate: high quality, prickly texture, medium finish. 4 out of 5.
Overall: reminds me of a watery Hop Harvest from Sierra Nevada. I’ve had this before, and I might have it again. I’m surprised that this rates as high as it does. medium value. good craft. 16 out of 20.
Filed under: Founders, Imperial Stout (snifter) | Tags: beautiful label, black, chocolate, chocolate malt, cocoa, coffee, creamy, everlasting tan head, high quality, inviting, long quiet finish, opaque, roasted, sticky lace, subtle hops, tempered strength, well balanced, well crafted
ABV, Volume & Calories: 8.3% in 12 fl oz. estimated at 180 C
Purchased at: Circle Liquors, Pennington, NJ for $2.75
Aroma: inviting, cocoa, chocolate, roasted, coffee. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: beautiful label, black, opaque, everlasting tan head, sticky lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: well balanced, chocolate malt, subtle hops, tempered strength, well crafted. 10 out of 10.
Palate: high quality, creamy, long quiet finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: a delicious dessert. I’ll have it again. A favorite. Medium value, high craft. 20 out of 20
