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: Bells, wheat ale (shaker, weizen) | Tags: amber, apple, aromatic, caramel, cloudy, coriander, creamy, demure, dirt, dust, easy, enjoyable, grass, lawnmower, lemon, light, nice, Nut, orange, peanut, quiet, rind, rye, sugar, sweet, tasty, wheat
Purchased at: Issac Newton’s, Newtown, PA
Price: $5.00
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV: 6%
IBU:n/a
Estimated Calories: 160 C
RateBeer Rating: 82
Aural: quiet opening, little carbonation, easy pour
Aroma 7 out of 10
Intensity: medium
Balance: sweet
Impression: nice
Malt Aroma: whole wheat flour, nut, light caramel
Hops Aroma: dust, dirt, grass, coriander, lemon
Other Aroma: apple
Notes: A very nice aroma – not overpowering, but enjoyable, sweet, demure.
Appearance 4 out of 5
Color: amber
Clarity: cloudy
Head Retention: thin but persistent
Lace: poor
Notes: A very nice example of an American wit. Good color, nice yeasty cloudiness, like a sunset. Head is present but thin.
Flavor 8 out of 10
Intensity: medium
Balance: sweet
Impression: nice
Malt Flavor: wheat, sugar, rye, peanut
Hops Flavor: dust, rind, coriander, lemon, orange
Other: apple
Notes: A very tasty, if light, flavor. What many might call a good lawnmower beer, but by no means a killer beer.
Palate 3 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: creamy
Body: light
Carbonation: faint
Finish
Length: short
Intensity: faint
Balance: sweet
Notes: A crisp, quick finish is my least favorite part of this beer – it’s refreshing, but with a short lived refreshment.
General Impression: 16 out of 20
Craftmanship: very nice.
Freshness: fresh
Personal Taste: liked.
Notes: It was enjoyable, delicious and simple, but many other wits and belgian styles would be my choice when spending $5 on a 12 oz bottle.
Filed under: Baltic Porter (pint, stem glass, tulip), Southampton | Tags: balanced, bitter, black, caramel, citrus, coffee, dark, impressive, molasses, nice, Nut, peppers, resin, roast, strong, Toffee
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| Glass: pint, stem glass, tulip Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJPrice: $4.99 Size: 22 fl oz ABV: 7.2% IBU: n/a Estimated Calories: 350 C RateBeer Rating: 94 Aural: silent opening, little carbonation, dark, quiet pour |
Aroma 7 out of 10Intensity: faintBalance: sweet
Impression: nice Malt Aroma: caramel toffee chocolate roast coffee Hops Aroma: resin citrus Other Aroma: peppers Notes: A simple, faint aroma of molasses. |
| Appearance 5 out of 5Color: blackClarity: mostly opaque
Head Retention: persistent Lace: poor Notes: A dark and impressive looking beer. |
Flavor 8 out of 10Intensity: strongBalance: bitter
Impression: nice Malt Flavor: nut caramel toffee chocolate Hops Flavor: resin citrus Other: alcohol, some metal Notes: A bitter beer, and surprising considering the style. Lots of tasty malt and bitter hoppy balance. |
| Palate 4 out of 5 MouthfeelSensation: drying warming Body: full Carbonation: average Finish Length: long Intensity: strong Balance: bitter Notes: The finish, other than a bit metallic, is very nice. |
General Impression: 17 out of 20Craftmanship: excellentFreshness: fresh
Personal Taste: liked Notes: A very tasty beer, at a good price, and a great finish. |
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: Great Divide, Imperial/Double IPA (snifter, tulip) | Tags: bitter, caramel, excellent, favorite, good head, good lacing, grapefruit, great aroma, great for pairing, herbal, hoppy, lively, maple, nice, Nut, orange peel, remarkable, resin, strong, sweet, Toast, warming
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Purchased at: Joe Canal’s, Lawrenceville, NJ
Price: $7.29
Size: 22 fl oz
ABV: 9.1%
IBU: 85
Estimated Calories: 400 C
RateBeer Rating: 99
Aroma 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Sweet
Impression: Nice
Malt Flavor: Sweet Toast Nut Caramel
Hops Flavor:Floral Herbal Spice
Other: Syrup, maple, nuts, grapefruit
Notes: One of the best aromas I’ve encountered – fills the room.
Appearance 5 out of 5
Color: Copper
Clarity: slightly Dull
Head Retention: Persistent
Notes: One of the best head retentions I’ve seen in quite some time. Lacing is remarkable. Color is deep and very good looking. Body is not perfectly clear, but I imagine that’s by design. There is no mention of bottle conditioning.
Flavor 10 out of 10
Intensity: Strong
Balance: well balanced between Sweet and Bitter
Impression: very Nice
Malt Flavor: Grain Bread Sweet Toast Nut Caramel
Hops Flavor: Floral Herbal Spice Resin Citrus
Other: Grapefruit, orange peel
Notes: quite spicy – could stand up to the most potent foods and flavors.
Palate 5 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: Creamy Slick Drying and Warming
Body: Full
Carbonation: Lively and visible
Finish
Length: Long
Intensity: Strong
Balance: Bitter
Notes: The finish is superb. The carbonation is present and active. The mouth is affected and warmed all over.
General Impression: 20 out of 20
Craftmanship: Excellent
Freshness: Fresh
Personal Taste: Loved
Notes: One of my all time favorite beers – remarkably drinkable, smooth, bitter, sweet, and tasty. Beautiful to behold, and nicely crafted. Aroma is enticing. Price is reasonable for the product, and the finish keeps you interested. A superlative beverage.
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.
