Take Shelter!

Saturday, January 28th, 2006 I’m Irish; therefore, Guinness is Mother’s milk. If, however, I wasn’t Irish, I may consider Dogfish Head’s Shelter Pale Ale Mother’s milk. This coppery ale has a smooth, malty, non-overpowering taste that makes it one of my most favorite beers. Its head is extremely light and its smell has hints of […]

I tremble for the Delirium

Monday, January 30th, 2006 White bottle. Pink Elephant. No, I’m not having an LSD flashback, I’m drinking a fine Belgian Ale: Delirium Tremens. Brewed by the Huyghe Brewery, which has been around since the 17th century, this gold ale bursts with flavor. While it has a lofty 8.5% alcohol content, you wouldn’t know it from […]

Dessert beer anyone?

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 There are some beers that were brewed to be sipped and Brooklyn Brewery’s Black Chocolate Stout is certainly among them. Drinking this imperial stout commands your full attention as you notice a significant chocolate taste blended with bold hints of espresso. Its light head disappears into the darkness as you pick […]

Lancaster Brewing Company – Winter Warmer

February 14th, 2006 by Kevork Sweet, ever so slightly sour, very dark brown. In the place of traditional winter ales nutmeg or other spices, is a mellow and pleasant bitterness. Minimal carbonation from this tastey seasonal ale. Nothing jumps out at you other than the presense of higher alcohol content. Enjoyable, but not memorable. This […]

Unibrow – no. Unibroue – yes.

February 15th, 2006 by Kevork The cork and wire topped bottle of Ephemere from Unibroue might imply a heavy, strong brew, but this flavored ale is refreshing and light. I was pleased with aroma that met me after working out the stubborn cork. It was fresh strawberries and a mild floral essence. At 5.5% ‘bottle […]

Boonville beers, will you be my Valentine???

February 15th, 2006 by Kevork I don’t know what it is about Mendocino, CA but beer is taken extremely seriously there. Tonight, I’m enjoying Anderson Valley Brewing Company Hop Ottin’ IPA. This vulgarly hopped ( and I love it ) India Pale Ale carries 7% alcohol and powerful flavor. It’s the closest thing I can […]

Big Daddy, you can take it easy

February 16th, 2006 by Kevork Flat flavor and an even hoppiness are the attributes of Big Daddy IPA from Speakeasy in San Francisco, CA. It’s easy to drink and has a clean, dry taste. The aftertaste was pleasant and combined with a lingering sensation of ginger in my throat. Overall, the stimulation is in my […]

Lancaster goes for the hat trick

February 17th, 2006 by Andy First it was the sweet Milk Stout followed by the Winter Warmer. But, can the Lancaster deliver on a third brew? You bet! The Gold Star Pilsner from The Lancaster Brewery is a knockout! This darker than normal Pilsner pours with a juicy thick head, which emanates a pleasant but […]

Nugget Nectar defector

February 17th, 2006 by Andy I love hoppy beers. I’ve had some pretty good beers from the team at The Tröegs Brewery too. So naturally, I bought a 6 pack of Tröegs highly anticipated Nugget Nectar today. But Tröegs Nugget Nectar tastes like mango juice. Bad mango juice at that. Coming in at a hefty […]

Premium Cassis – St Louis

February 18th, 2006 by Kevork The flavor of fresh, ripe fruit comes though right away in this Belgian ale. It is deep purple in color; it looks like grape juice. The bite of this tart fruit infused lambic ale is strong but crisp and enjoyable. Its taste is reminiscent of non-alcoholic sparkling juice. Blackcurrant liquer […]