Filed under: Chouffe, Scotch ale (thistle) | Tags: bitter finish, brown, cloudy, deep, dry, Fruity, light head, mild, nice, nice lace, red, some bitterness, sparkling fruit juice, special, terrycloth
ABV, Volume & Calories: 8.5 % in 11.2 fl oz. estimated at 200 C
Purchased at: Canal’s, Lawrenceville, NJ for $4.29
Aroma: typical brown ale scent. 7 out of 10.
Visuals: deep, brown, red, cloudy, light head, nice lace. 4 out of 5.
Taste: special, fruity, nice, sparkling fruit juice, some bitterness, dry. 10 out of 10.
Palate: dry, terrycloth, fruity, bitter finish. 4 out of 5.
Overall: Very much like seltzer and fruit juice. Refreshing. I like it, but it’s way too expensive. Not a favorite, but well crafted. 16 out of 20.
Filed under: Barleywine Style Ale (snifter), Southern Tier | Tags: alluring, amazing, beautiful, blood red moon, blunt, delicious, dull, herbs, interesting lace, medium to long bitter finish, mild, numbing, off white head, quickly thinning, silky, surprising, tea, very well crafted
ABV, Volume & Calories: 10 % in 22 fl oz. estimated at 400 C
Purchased at: Canal’s Lawrenceville, NJ for $4.99 (sale)
Aroma: amazing, delicious, tea, herbs, alluring. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: beautiful, blood red moon, quickly thinning, off white head, interesting lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: blunt, delicious, silky, mild, surprising, very well crafted. 10 out of 10.
Palate: dull, numbing, medium to long bitter finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: Taste is smooth and alcohol is amazingly disguised. Very interesting aroma — more than inviting. I would have it again, and it is a favorite. It was very well crafted. 20 out of 20.
Filed under: Starr Hill, Vienna (lager glass) | Tags: average, beery, clear golden, corn, longer bitter finish, mild, okay lace, some light bitterness, sour, sweeter, well crafted, white short head
RateBeer Rating, Style and Glass: 51, Vienna, Lager Glass
ABV, Volume & Calories: 5% in 12 fl oz. estimated at 150 C
Purchased at: Wood River Grill and Wine Shop, Waynesboro, VA, for $1.66
Aroma: mild, average, beery. 6 out of 10.
Visuals: clear golden, white short head, okay lace. 3 out of 5.
Taste: sour, corn, some light bitterness, well crafted for the style. 7 out of 10.
Palate: sweeter, longer bitter finish. 4 out of 5.
Overall: Like a well done macro. I would not seek it out again.It is not a favorite. It was well crafted. 14 out of 20.
Filed under: American Strong Ale (trappist), Stone | Tags: amazing, attractive, brilliant, clear, coating, deep finish, deep red, delicious, dust, grains, hay, hops, inviting, leathery, leaves, maple syrup, mild, nice lace, off white, present, quiet, roasted grains, sponge, well balanced, well crafted, wispy head
RateBeer Rating, Style and Glass: 98, American Strong, Trappist
22 fl oz x 7.2% ABV = 158.4 / 60 = 2.64 beers * 150 C = 396 calories (est.)
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ for $4.50
Aroma: mild, inviting, quiet, present, grains. 7 out of 10.
Visuals: attractive, deep red, brilliant, clear, off white, wispy head, nice lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: hops, roasted grains, maple syrup, leaves, hay, dust, delicious, well balanced, well crafted. 10 out of 10.
Palate: leathery, coating, sponge, amazing, deep finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: Reminds me of the Oaked Bastard, but I preferred this by a mile, and I liked that one a lot. I’d have it again, and I plan to. One of my go to beers from here on out, since I can get it almost anywhere. Well crafted – a very nice treat. 18 out of 20.
Filed under: Oatmeal Stout (English pint), Samuel Smith | Tags: chocolate, coffee, delicious, good, good head, mild, rich, stout
ABV: 5 %
Calories: estimated at 150 C
Volume: 12 fl oz bottle
Glass: concave shaker
Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ
Price: $2.75
Consumed at: home
Impression: A rich, deep dark body with a thick tan head. Impressive for such a widely available beer. Almost impenetrable but has a deep ruby core in bright light. Deep, rich, and full flavor with good long aftertaste. Chocolate, roasted coffee, raisin, plum, and orange peel are evident. A very good example of a well crafted mass produced beer. Good finish and aftertaste. Enjoyable, drinkable, and with depth of flavor throughout.
Aroma: 8 out of 10
Visuals: 4 out of 5
Taste: 9 out of 10
Palate: 5 out of 5
Overall: 17 out of 20
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