Filed under: American Pale Ale (lager glass, shaker), Jim Dundee | Tags: calm, cereal, cirtus, corn, crisp, doughy, dry, dust, Grain, grassy, hay, hops, light, moldy, nice, not great, nuts, orange, smoke, sparkle, sulfur, sunset, wispy head
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: ?
Calories: 150
Volume: 12 fl oz
Glass: tulip
Purchased at: Joe Canal’s – sampler.
Price per fl oz: $11 / 144 fl oz = $.07 per fl oz
Consumed on/at: Home on March 18th, 2008
sensory first impression: A bit of sparkle, but a calm beer. nice deep sunset color – clear orange red. big head goes to bumpy head goes to wispy head goes to nothing. Suprisingly nice flavor – crisp, a touch of hops. Not entirely disappointing, but not very great. A bit watery, but not undrinkable. Not far off from big pilsners though.
Aroma/Olfactory:
Malt flavor is: hay, grain, cereal, nuts, and dust.
Hop flavor is: grassy, a wee bit citrus.
Yeast flavor is: doughy, moldy, dry
Other flavors include: bubblegum, corn, sulfur, smoke.
Visuals/Appearance:
Color is: bright, orange, red fiery, sunset.
Liquid is: clear, a bit thin.
Head and lace are: minimal, white.
Taste/Flavor:
Maltiness or Sweetness level is: light
Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: very light
Sour level is: none.
Palate/Tactile:
Body or Mouthfeel is: thin.
Texture is: slick, papery.
Carbonation is: average
Finish is: slight, and short.
Overall experience: Not a bad beer. Not off putting, but not very good. I don’t think I’d get it again. The price is the best part, and that’s just not a very good reason to choose a beer.
Filed under: Abbey Tripel (trappist), Weyerbacher | Tags: Bread, bronze, copper body, dull, flat, gentle aroma, good head, Grain, herbal, medium body, medium finish, medium flavor, medium intensity, nice, Nut, okay, pretty, slick, sweet, very sweet, well crafted
Filed under: Avery, IPA (shaker, tulip) | Tags: average, bitter, brilliant, citrus, drying, Grain, hoppy, interesting, Nut, quiet, resin, strong, sweet, very good, warming, well balanced, well done
Purchased at: Issac Newton’s, Newtown, PA
Price: $4.50
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV: 6 %
IBU: n/a
Estimated Calories: 160 C
RateBeer Rating: 90
Aural: quiet opening, visible carbonation, rushing pour
Aroma 6 out of 10
Intensity: medium
Balance: sweet
Impression: nice
Malt Aroma: nut
Hops Aroma: resin citrus
Other Aroma:
Notes: A nice, if faint, aroma.
Appearance 2 out of 5
Color: amber
Clarity: brilliant
Head Retention: medium
Lace: interesting
Notes: an average appearance, nothing out of the ordinary.
Flavor 9 out of 10
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Impression: nice
Malt Flavor: grain nut
Hops Flavor: resin citrus
Other:
Notes: A very nice hop and malt balance. Well done.
Palate 5 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: drying warming
Body: full
Carbonation: medium
Finish
Length: long
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Notes: A great IPA finish – long, bitter, and hoppy.
General Impression: 16 out of 20
Craftmanship: very good
Freshness: fresh
Personal Taste: liked a lot
Notes: A nice example of an IPA, though I prefer more imperial versions.
Filed under: Belgian Strong Ale (trappist, tulip, tumbler), Chimay, Uncategorized | Tags: avergae, balanced, boisterous, Bread, delicious, exciting, fruit, Grain, hazy, herbal spice, nice, Nut, overstimulated, sweet, warming, wet
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Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $4.29
Size: 11.2fl oz
ABV: 9%
IBU: who @!#$%^&*() knows
Estimated Calories: 200 C
RateBeer Rating: 99
Aural: opening was boisterous, exciting, and wet. carbonation was overstimulated, but controllable, pour was about average, but with caution.
Aroma 8 out of 10
Intensity: medium
Balance: sweet
Impression: reasonable
Malt Flavor: grain bread sweet toast nut
Hops Flavor: herbal spice
Other: fruit
Notes:A very nice scent with a delicious aroma
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: dark
Clarity:very hazy
Head Retention: poor
Notes: I wonder if the humidity is affecting the head of these beers. 🙂
Flavor 8 out of 10
Intensity: above average
Balance: medium
Impression: okay
Malt Flavor: grain bread sweet toast nut
Hops Flavor: earth floral herbal
Other: fruit
Notes: A very nice fruit style, but does not feel strong, which is kind of a plus. Or maybe a plooooose.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: creamy slick drying warming
Body: medium
Carbonation: medium
Finish
Length: long
Intensity: medium
Balance: more bitter
Notes: a very tasty beer, with a nice balance and a nice finish.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: excellent
Freshness: fresh
Personal Taste: loved
Notes: delicious, very hoppy with a long bitter finish, and a very nice color.
Filed under: Imperial Stout (snifter), Rogue | Tags: alcohol, bitter, Bread, char, chocolate, earth, espresso, Grain, grill, herbal, hoppy, opaque, quiet, resin, roasted, smoke, strong, syrup, wonderful, worth it
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Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $4.99 on discount
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV: 11.6%
IBU: 87.5
Estimated Calories: 200 C
RateBeer Rating: 99
Aural: quiet, almost silent opening, little poppy carbonation, quiet, beautiful pour
Aroma 10 out of 10
Intensity: strong
Balance: sweet
Impression: wonderful
Malt Flavor: grain bread sweet chocolate syrup
Hops Flavor: earth herbal
Other: smoke
Notes: A wonderful chocolate primer – deep smoky overtones.
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: black
Clarity: completely opaque
Head Retention: poor
Notes: Much more about the body than the head.
Flavor 8 out of 10
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Impression: very nice
Malt Flavor: grain bread toast nut dark chocolate roast espresso
Hops Flavor: earth resin citrus
Other: wood, char, grill, smoke
Notes: A beautifully hoppy taste, with very little in the way of sweetness – surprising, but very enjoyable. Reminds me of 85% cacao, or very little sugar mix chocolate.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: creamy drying warming
Body: full
Carbonation: medium
Finish
Length: long
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Notes: A little bit chemical in finish, very bitter, and very roasted. delicious.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: excellent
Freshness: more stale, hence the markdown
Personal Taste: liked quite a bit
Notes: A surprisingly dense and bitter stout, definitely imperial, but not sweet in the least. Quite enjoyable, and worth the fiver.
Filed under: Kolsch (kolsch, altbier), Victory | Tags: achievement, beautiful, brilliant, copper, floral, Grain, great finish, herbal, honey, hoppy, nice, persistent head, strong, sweet
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Purchased at: Canal’s Discount Liquors, Burlington, NJ – Thanks, Mike!
Price: $1.89
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV: 8.5 %
IBU:
Estimated Calories: 175 C
RateBeer Rating: 84
Aroma 8 out of 10
Intensity: Medium
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Sweet Toast
Hops Flavor:Earth Floral
Other: Hops, bit of mold
Notes: A very nice aroma, though somewhat faint for the flavor.
Appearance 5 out of 5
Color: Copper
Clarity: Brilliant
Head Retention: Persistent
Notes: A stunningly beautiful beer. It is a deep copper under an off white head that won’t quit. Very nice.
Flavor 9 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Nicely balanced between Sweet and Bitter
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Sweet Toast
Hops Flavor: Earth Floral Herbal
Other: Wheat, hops, honey
Notes: A surprisingly hoppy beer, and delicious. Dark, roasty, and deep. A great beer.
Palate 5 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Creamy Warming
Body: Full
Carbonation: Lively
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Bitter
Notes: The finish is one of the best parts of this beer. Thanks again, Victory.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Liked
Notes: A great achievement in both your history and this beer. Fine job, and keep it coming.
Filed under: Flying Dog, IPA (shaker, tulip) | Tags: Bread, brilliant, citrus, creamy, Grain, nice, Nut, resin, sweet, Toast, well done
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Purchased at: Varsity Liquors, Princeton, NJ
Price: $1.30 as part of a mixed pack
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV:7.1%
IBU: 60
Estimated Calories: 170 C
RateBeer Rating: 71
Aroma 7 out of 10
Intensity: Faint
Balance: Middle
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Sweet Toast Nut
Hops Flavor:Earth Floral Herbal
Other:Fruit
Notes: A very nice aroma.
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: Copper
Clarity:Brilliant
Head Retention: Poor
Notes: A very pretty body without much of a head or lace.
Flavor 8 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Bitter
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Sweet Toast Nut
Hops Flavor:Spice Resin Citrus
Other:
Notes: A very good, deep flavor. Nice exemplar of the style.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Creamy Drying
Body: Full
Carbonation: Lively
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Bitter
Notes: An extremely nice finish
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Liked
Notes: Another well crafted beer from Flying Dog.
Filed under: Abbaye Des Rocs, Belgian Strong Ale (trappist, tulip, tumbler) | Tags: alcohol, belgian, cherry, fruit, Grain, herbal, lemon, long finish, nice, Nut, peach, spice, strong, sweet, Toast
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Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $8.99
Size: 25.4 fl oz
ABV: 9 %
Estimated Calories: 400 C
RateBeer Rating: 100
Aroma 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Sweet Toast Nut
Hops Flavor: Floral Herbal Spice
Other: Cherries, kiwi, peach
Notes: A wonderful aroma – a strong scent of fruit and a delicious introduction.
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: Brown
Clarity: almost opaque
Head Retention: Poor
Notes: Highly carbonated upon opening, such that it was a slow open, but it was worth the wait, though the head is lacking.
Flavor 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Sweet Toast Nut Toffee
Hops Flavor: Floral Herbal Spice Citrus
Other: Fruit
Notes: A classic Belgian brown.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Warming
Body: Full
Carbonation: Faint
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Notes: A very smooth brew, with a well hidden alcohol content, and quite fruity.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Liked
Notes: A very nice beer, despite the slow opening session.
Filed under: Sierra Nevada, Stout (English pint) | Tags: Bread, coffee, Grain, long finish, Nut, Toast, very nice, well done
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Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $2.00
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV:5.8 %
Estimated Calories: 150 C
RateBeer Rating: 89
Aroma 8 out of 10
Intensity: stronger
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Toast Nut Coffee
Hops Flavor:Earth Herbal
Other:
Notes: A nice scent, and foretelling of a great taste.
Appearance 5 out of 5
Color: Black
Clarity: Cloudy
Head Retention: Persistent
Notes: A very good looking beer – sierra nevada tends to pay close attention to this aspect in particular.
Flavor 9 out of 10
Intensity: middle
Balance: Bitter
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Toast Nut Coffee
Hops Flavor: Earth Herbal
Other: yeast
Notes: The flavor is very nice, deep, and layered. There is a slight watery undertone, but not underwhelming.
Palate 4 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Warming
Body: Medium
Carbonation: Faint
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Bitter
Notes: The finish is one of the best parts of this beer – the roasted toasty nutty flavor is retained long after the last sip. You’ll want another sip.
General Impression: 17 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Liked
Notes: Again, Sierra Nevada is doing a nice balance of widespread distribution and availability with a certain craft quality and deeper flavors. Nice work, Sierra Nevada.
