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North Coast Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale

2010-03-01T06:42:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale from North Coast Brewing Company in Fort Bragg, CA pours out a deep amber in color with nice clarity and a dense, eggshell colored head that hangs on for a good while. The nose is full of malty sweetness with some dried fruit. More

Lagunitas New DogTown Pale Ale

2010-02-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The New DogTown Pale Ale from Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, CA pours out a golden copper in color with nice clarity and a white colored head that is quite dense but dissipates quickly. Aromas of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, pine and a little caramel malt fill the nose. More

Haywards 5000

2010-02-25T06:48:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Haywards 5000 is India's largest selling strong beer brand, which perfectly combines strength with quality credentials that meet the high expectations of today’s demanding consumers. More

Eel River Brewing Co. Amber Ale

2010-02-24T06:46:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Amber Ale (Certified Organic) from Eel River Brewing Company in Fortuna, CA pours out a deep amber in color with some cloud and a nice off white head that dissipates fairly quickly. The nose has a hoppiness to it with a good dose of caramel malts. More

Mammoth Brewing Co. Paranoid Pale Ale

2010-02-23T06:20:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Paranoid Pale Ale from Mammoth Brewing Company in Mammoth Lakes, CA pours out a warm, golden amber with good clarity and a fluffy, dense white head that hangs around for a while. Citrus hops and biscuity malts on the nose. More

Ruby Mountain Brewing Co. Vienna-Style Lager

2010-02-22T07:07:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Vienna-Style Lager from Ruby Mountain Brewing Company in Clover Valley, NV pours out a deep gold, almost faint amber in color with good clarity and a fairly thin white head. More

Big Sky IPA

2010-02-19T07:06:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Rich, earthy and mild taste. Superb balance with biscuity malts and herbal/piney hops. Has a malty and earthy as it is. Quite unique. Medium body with light carbonation. An almost watery mouth, yet there is a medium finish and texture as well. It goes down very quickly. More

The Bruery Oude Tart

2010-02-18T07:11:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Taste is similar to the nose and is quite nice. Has oakey and vinous qualities taken from the barrels it was aged in for 18 months. Mouth is on the dry side with mild astringency. A nice carbonation level. Medium body and pleasantly drinkable. More

Central Waters Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale

2010-02-17T07:12:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

Quarter inch, tan colored dense head that leaves a thin layer of retention. Dark brown in color with decent carbonation for a barleywine. Minimal lacing. Aroma is a bit boozy of bourbon and quite sweet, but there are dark fruits, molasses, caramel malts, toffee and oak adding layers of complexity. More

Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout Au Cafe)

2010-02-16T06:48:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

Even more roasted malts in the taste. Fine coffee taste adds a pleasant bitterness to this big malt bomb.Full bodied and moderately thick going down. Minimal carbonation. A gritty, coating finish keeps the malts going for quite a while. More

Sierra Nevada Life & Limb

2010-02-15T06:05:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Superb mouthfeel. Thicker than what was expected with a medium full body and perfect carbonation. Velvety smooth with a medium finish of balanced sweetness. More

Russian River Pliny The Younger

2010-02-12T07:04:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Not quite as creamy and smooth as the Elder, but still quite nice. A long hoppy finish that keeps you wanting more and more. Absolutely no hints of the high ABV which slowly sneaks up on you. So drinkable it is scary. Meduim body and perfectly carbonated. More

Raspberry Tart

2010-02-11T07:45:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Appearance is a deep, raspberry-pink-red hue topped with a pale pinkish head of very fine foam. Amazing aroma of raspberry danish – sweetish and fruity. Very fine carbonation tingles the tongue. Medium body and a smooth, almost velvety texture. More

Raftman

2010-02-10T07:06:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Clear, bright pale amber hue with a creamy, pale beige head. Aroma is that Unibroue house yeast, with notes of clove, coriander, and faint vanilla & banana. Very spritzy on the tongue – generous, fine carbonation keeps the body on the lighter side of medium. More

Old No. 38 Stout

2010-02-09T07:11:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Opaque black appearance with garnet highlights and a thin head the colour of espresso crema. Aroma combines roasty note with molasses. Smooth, rich texture but with a medium body. Carbonation has a brief tingle but is lighter overall. More

2 Turtle Doves

2010-02-08T06:19:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Belgian-style dark ale brewed with cocoa nibs & toasted pecans, unfiltered, bottle-conditioned, 12% ABVI was fortunate enough to cross paths with a sample of this brew at Dorothy Lane Market in Centerville. More

Sprecher Pipers Scotch-Style Ale

2010-02-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

Beer Talk:

The Taste is really sweet with butterscotch, smoke and caramel dominating. Rather one dimensional.Medium carbonation, finish and body. More

Big Sky Brewing Company Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout

2010-02-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Limited Release Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout from Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula, Montana pours out a very dark brown in color with some lightening on the edges and a dense, fine bubbled, mocha colored head that hangs around. More

Westmalle Trappist Ale Dubbel

2010-02-03T06:31:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Westmalle Dubbel Trappist Ale from Belgium pours out dark chocolate brown and is pretty opaque with some floating sediment. The head is deep tan in color. Cherries, apple, toasted malt, molasses and prunes show on the nose. More

Unibroue Trois Pistoles

2010-02-02T06:13:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Trois Pistoles from Unibroue in Canada is classified as a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. It pours out dark chocolate in color with a light, large bubbled head that falls off fairly quickly. On the nose mission fig, plum, raisin, malty caramel and spice come through. More

Unibroue Maudite

2010-02-01T07:06:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Maudite (damned one), a strong red ale from Unibroue, pours out a reddish mahogany in color with some cloud to it and an off white, loose, foamy head. On the nose yeasty dough, spice, pear and apple peel come through. More

Traquair House Ale

2010-01-29T07:09:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The Traquair House Ale made by Traquair House Brewery, Ltd in Innerleithen, Scotland pours out a dark chocolate brown with good clarity and a thin, off white head that dissipates fairly quickly. Aromas of malty butterscotch laced with molasses fill the nose. More

Avery Brewing Co. The Reverend

2010-01-28T07:39:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Reverend, a Belgian Style Quadrupel Ale, from Avery Brewing Co. in Boulder, Colorado pours out a coppery amber in color with a fairly tight off white head that dissipates pretty quickly. This ale has a nose full of caramel, malt, yeast, dried fruit and spice. More

Samuel Smith Pure Brewed Lager Beer

2010-01-27T06:58:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

This lager from Samuel Smith pours out a nice, clear golden color with a loose white head. On the nose you detect aromas of malt, hop, grain, grass, honey and slight floral notes. In the mouth what looked like a good deal of carbonation is quite subdued. More

Buckbean Brewing Company Black Noddy Lager

2010-01-26T06:52:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

This schwarzbier from Buckbean Brewing Company pours out black in color with some deep brown hues and a tight dark tan head. The head dissipates fairly quickly. On the nose aromas of roasted malt, coffee, burnt toast, molasses and nuts. More

Brouwerij Affligem Tripel

2010-01-25T06:38:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Affligem Tripe from Brouwerij Affligem in Opwijk, Belgium pours out a golden orange in color with just a little haze and a voluminous, loosely bubbled, white head that is sticky and hangs around. On the nose aromas of citrus, peach, coriander and toast. More

Flying Dog Brewery Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale

2010-01-22T06:54:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

Flying Dog Doggie Style pours out a bright amber with a one finger off white head that dissipates pretty quickly. Strong hops aroma on the nose with a little floral, spice and sweet malt sneaking in. The hops hit the mouth first followed by some malt, spice and faint caramel but no sweetness from it. More

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

2010-01-21T07:47:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

This smells divine. Pours out a golden amber-brown in color with a slight cloudiness. Dense, frothy off white head that lasts a few minutes. The nose is full of aromas of caramel, yeasty bread, honey, hops and malt. Good carbonation. Flavors of caramel, biscuit, honey, malt, citrus and mild spice come through. More

Stone Ruination IPA

2010-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Poured into a pint glass a light golden amber with a thick, dense off white head. Beautiful nose with tropical fruit, floral, vanilla, pine, hops and spice. In the mouth there is some sweetness, almost honey and a lot of floral flavor (lavender honey) with a hop bitterness and malty backbone. More

Three Floyds Black Sun Stout

2010-01-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Pour is not too thick and dark brown to black in color. Tightly knit head is of about an inch and of a brown color. It dissipates rather quickly, yet leaves a thin layer of retention, mainly on the inner rim of the beer line. No lacing. More

Newcastle Brown Ale

2010-01-18T07:18:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

A brand of beer produced by Scottish & Newcastle, part of Heineken International. It was introduced in 1927 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, by Newcastle Breweries, which became Scottish & Newcastle in 1960. In 2005, brewing was moved out of Newcastle for the first time to the other side of the River Tyne, to Dunston in Gateshead. In 2009 it was announced that production would move to Tadcaster North Yorkshire. More

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Shipyard Pugsley's Series Barley Wine

2010-01-15T06:28:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Pugsley's Signature Series barley Wine Style Ale from Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, Maine pours out jet black in color with a fine bubbled, mocha colored head that wants to hang around. On the nose aromas of roasted grain, dark fruit, chocolate and some smoke. More

Urthel Vlaemse Bock

2010-01-14T07:59:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Urthel Vlaemse Bock from De Leyerth Brouwerijen in Ruiselede, Belgium pours out a deep, murky brown in color with a dense, two finger, tan head that hangs around for a while. The nose is quite sweet with some cola type aromas as well as dark, dried fruit, cherry and a little funkiness. More

Deschutes The Abyss

2010-01-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Pour is rather thick. The head is ultra dense and a very dark brown in color. A thin layer of dark retention and great lacing. Black in color.In the mouth is much more of a roasted coffee taste with very dark chocolate. As it warms, the creme flavors become more pronounced. More

Anchor Old Foghorn

2010-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Anchor Old Foghorn is a barley wine which is an old-style brew known for its big, aromatic flavors, malty character and high alcohol content. Although individual brews vary, barley wines are rich and viscous with toasty caramel flavors.Old Foghorn was no exception to this and had a distinct sweetness at first followed by nice toasty notes. More

Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale

2010-01-11T13:32:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland pours out a light, mahogany brown in color with a little haze and a one finger, light tan, tightly knit head that sticks around for a bit. Cherry, candied apple, caramel, and a little alcohol on the nose. More

Beer Valley Highway To Ale Barley Wine Style Ale

2010-01-08T08:18:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The Highway To Ale Barley Wine Style Ale from Beer Valley Brewing Company in Ontario, Oregon pours out golden brown in color with some amber hues and a large tan head that sticks around. Caramel, earthy and a good deal of dark fruit on the nose. More

Ayinger Weizen-Bock

2010-01-05T08:57:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The head started out an inch and a half tall and fell to a solid 1/8" layer of dense white foam. Fruity and spicy, with banana, clove and vanilla present, and a little apricot. Full, rounded mouthfeel with fine carbonation effervescence. More

The Bruery Autumn Maple Ale

2010-01-04T09:30:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Autumn Maple Belgian-Style Brown Ale brewed with yams, molasses, maple syrup and spices from the The Bruery in Placentia, California (Orange County) pours out a mahogany brown in color with a little cloud and a thin tan head that readily dissipates. More

Heavy Seas The Big DIPA

2009-12-29T11:54:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The beer appears coppery-orange with a light chill haze and a thin head of pale beige foam that recedes to a collar and patches of bubbles. Nice hoppy aroma with citrus/floral/pine, sour orange zest and orange oil. More

Mt. Shasta Shastafarian Porter

2009-12-28T12:15:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Shastafarian Porter from Mt. Shasta Brewing Company in Weed, California pours out almost jet black in color but some light does get through showing of ruby hues. The head is quite thin, made up of loose bubbles and more white than tan in color. More

Grand Teton Pursuit of Hoppiness

2009-12-23T10:06:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The 2009 Cellar Reserve Pursuit of Hoppiness From Grand Teton Brewing Company in Victor, Idaho pours out a burnt orange in color (the tag on the neck says Lovibond color) with some cloud, sediment (unfiltered) and a large, amber hued, tan head that sticks around until becoming a film on the surface of this nectar. More

The Great Pumpkin

2009-12-22T09:29:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

On to the beer itself - bright but hazy harvest orange-amber with no head. Aroma of spices – cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg. Moderately-full bodied with a smooth texture and light carbonation. Spices up front, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin underneath, hint of clove. More

Beer Here Morke Pumpernickel Porter

2009-12-21T09:15:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Morke Pumpernickel Porter brewed and bottled by Beer Here in Nogne O Grimstad, Norway pours out an opaque, slightly viscous, jet black in color with a tightly knit, dark tan head that has no intentions of going much of anywhere. On the nose you smell heavily roasted grains, bittersweet chocolate laced with coffee beans, faint licorice and spice. More

Gordon Biersch FestBier

2009-12-18T09:17:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Gordon Biersch FestBier from Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in San Jose, California pours out a rich orange-copper in color with nice clarity and a dense off-white head that sticks around for a while. On the nose aromas of toasted, sweet malt, grassy and slight citrus hop. More

Mt. Shasta Mountain High IPA

2009-12-17T12:07:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Mountain High IPA from Mt. Shasta Brewing Company in Weed, California pours out a golden copper in color with a little cloud and sediment. About a one finger off-white head that readily dissipates. On the nose aromas of grassy and citrus hops with a touch of caramel. More

Southern Tier Pumking

2009-12-16T09:59:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Served in a 10 ounce snifter out on the patio on a gorgeous, sunny autumn afternoon in the 60s, the beer is a clear, bright, pumpkin-esque copper-amber-orange with a short-lived pale beige head. The colour is fabulous – very harvesty & seasonal. Aroma of spices – nutmeg, ginger, hints of cinnamon, clove, earthy pumpkin. More

Pere Jacques

2009-12-15T07:53:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Goose Island, Chicago, IL; 9% ABV, abbey dubbel style ale, bottled on 3/10/08 (label states that flavor will continue to develop for 5 years)Murky brown-amber in appearance with a scant pale beige collar and foam. Bits of yeast sediment float suspended throughout the glass. More

Victory Festbier

2009-12-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Festbier From Victory Brewing Company in Downington, Pennsylvania pours out an orangish amber in color with a little haze and a one finger light tan head. On the nose aromas of bread dough, caramel, grassy hops and just a hint of alcohol. More

Boulder Mojo IPA

2009-12-11T12:43:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Mojo Looking Glass Series India Pale Ale from Boulder Beer Company in Boulder, Colorado pours out a rich, coppery orange in color with just a little cloud and a rocky off-white head that sticks around. Big citrus hops on the nose with some caramel backing but there is no doubt this is a hop bomb from the start. More

Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale

2009-12-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewing Company In Escondido, California pours out a mahogany brown in color with some light getting through and a light tan head that sticks around briefly. On the nose aromas of floral, citrus, herbal hops intertwined with vanilla oakiness and earthy roasted malt. More

Shipyard XXXX IPA

2009-12-09T09:52:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The XXXX IPA (Pugsley's Signature Series) from Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, Maine pours out a deep, coppery amber in color with good clarity and a dense, light tan head that sticks around for a while. On the nose pungent scents of ripe grapefruit with bready malt and caramel. More

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

2009-12-08T08:55:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Punkin Ale (brewed with real pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg) from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware pours out a deep copper in color with perfect clarity and a one finger, slightly off-white head that dissipates pretty quickly. More

The Bruery Hottenroth

2009-12-07T09:50:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Hottenroth Berliner Weisse from The Bruery in Placentia, CA pours out a light, golden lemon in color with some haze (unfiltered) and a frothy, snow white head that sticks around briefly. On the nose aromas of lemon zest, yeast and a little wheat funkiness. More

North Coast Old Rasputin XII

2009-12-04T08:53:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Old Rasputin XII Twelfth Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing Company in Fort Bragg, California pours out jet black in color with a dense mocha brown head that sticks around. On the nose aromas of bourbon laced creme brulee with chocolate, smoke and roasted grains. More

Sierra Nevada Porter

2009-12-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Porter from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California pours out a dark brown in color with some reddish hues and a little light getting through. A fairly aggressive pour results in a large, tan head that sticks around for a while. On the nose aromas of roast malt, earth, coffee, chocolate, caramel and little hoppy spice. More

Alaskan Baltic Porter Ale

2009-12-02T08:59:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Baltic Porter Ale 2009 from Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska pours out a very deep brown, almost black, in color with a thick, rich, tan head that hangs around for a while. This ale is brewed with cherries, brown sugar, vanilla beans and oak chips. More

World's Strongest Beer

2009-12-01T13:02:00.000-08:00

Check this out beer enthusiasts - Have you already heard about the World's Strongest Beer?? It is actually a Scottish Brewery named BrewDog and the beer that we are talking about is the "Tactical Nuclear Penguin" - it is said to be the world's strongest beer and contains a 32 percent alcohol content. This beer can be enjoyed in a small servings such as some of the Sam Adams. Tactical Nuclear Penguin has a limited supply and sells for £30 a bottle or £250 per bottle which includes a share in BrewDog PLC (value £230). via [source]

Stone Imperial Russian Stout

2009-12-01T09:04:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Imperial Russian Stout Limited Release 2009 from Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California pours out jet black in color with no light getting through and is topped with a viscous, dense mocha head that has no plans on going anywhere anytime soon. More

Mean Manilishi Double IPA

2009-11-25T10:29:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Deep, coppery-red hue topped with a finger’s width of pale beige foam which settles to a thin layer and collar after a few minutes. Big aroma of citrusy hops with grapefruit and tangerine most prominent, and what could be called a "catty" note. More

Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen

2009-11-24T12:14:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen from Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau in Munich, Germany pours out a brownish copper in color with good clarity and a one finger, dense, off-white head that sticks around. On the nose aromas of lightly roasted grains, mild spicy hops and a little dark fruit. More

Full Sail Keelhauler Scottish Ale

2009-11-23T11:14:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Keelhauler Scottish Ale Brewmaster Reserve 2009 from Full Sail Brewing in Hood River, Oregon pours out a deep chocolate brown in color with some light getting through, nice clarity and a one finger, very light tan head that hangs on briefly. Roast coffee, chocolate, smoke and a discernible earthiness come through on the nose. More

Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire

2009-11-20T11:57:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Bam Noire Dark Farmhouse Ale (Batch 358) from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in Dexter, Michigan pours out a rich, deep brown in color with a touch of cloud and a thick, light tan head that sticks around. On the nose there is a good deal of earthiness with dark fruit, chocolate and sourness. More

New Belgium Hoptober

2009-11-19T11:36:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Hoptober from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado pours out a deep gold in color with good clarity and just over a finger of white head that sticks around a bit. The nose has lovely floral and citrus hops with a little caramel in the back. More

Devil Dancer

2009-11-18T09:13:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Pours out with a noticeable viscosity, a bright, orange-amber, translucent, with almost no foam. The nose is as expected – American hops, with plenty of citrus, floral, and piney notes. Full body with a rich texture and light, very fine carbonation. Big flavours – floral, citric & piney hops, fruity and rounded malt with sweet caramel and toffee and a gentle bitterness, finishing with resiny hops. More

Samuel Adams Octoberfest

2009-11-17T12:18:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Samuel Adams Octoberfest from Boston Beer Company in Boston, Massachusetts pours out a rich copper in color with good clarity and a thin, light tan head. On the nose aromas of toast, warm spice, caramel sweetness and faint hops. In the mouth this has a lot of caramel malt but is not overly sweet. More

Vertical Epic 9.9.9

2009-11-16T12:35:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Oak and vanilla mingle on the palate as well. Body is moderately full, texture is smooth and rich with very fine, prickly carbonation. Some rich chocolate character shows up, like liquid Belgian truffles. Bitterness arrives gently and then lingers pleasantly. More

Indian Wells Lobotomy Bock

2009-11-13T12:08:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Lobotomy Bock From Indian Wells Brewing Company in Inyokern, California pours out walnut brown in color, with the tiniest of light making it through, and a thin tan colored head that readily dissipates. On the nose aromas of dark chocolate, espresso bean, some dark dried fruit and a hint of alcohol. More

Indian Wells Blackout Stout

2009-11-12T12:14:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Blackout Stout From Indian Wells Brewing Company in Inyokern, California pours out jet black in color with a one finger rich, tan colored head that sticks around briefly. On the nose quite strong roasted aromas with hints of chocolate and coffee. In the mouth the roast flavors border on charcoal but are only mildly bitter. More

Indian Wells Amnesia IPA

2009-11-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

he Amnesia IPA From Indian Wells Brewing Company in Inyokern, California pours out a coppery, burnt orange in color with nice clarity and a large, frothy, off-white head that sticks around. Very floral on the nose along with aromas of pine, citrus rind and underlying caramel. More

Sierra Nevada 2009 Estate Brewers Harvest Ale

2009-11-10T09:17:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The 2009 Estate Brewers Harvest Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California is made with hops and barley grown on the brewery's premises in Chico. The ale pours out a deep copper, almost walnut brown, in color with decent clarity and a thick, foamy, off-white head that hangs around. On the nose aromas of pine and floral hops with some citrus. More

Flying Dog Road Dog Porter

2009-11-09T12:12:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Road Dog Porter from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland pours out coffee brown in color with some chestnut hues, nice clarity and a one finger, light tan head that quickly dissipates. On the nose this is quite malty and sweet with aromas of toffee, butterscotch, chocolate and roasted grain. More

Monk’s Café Flemish Sour Red Ale

2009-11-06T09:30:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

Beautiful red hue with red-orange highlights and a thick, generous pile of dense beige foam. Aroma is sour with a cherry component and some classic Belgian funk. Very appetizing! Highly effervescent with a fine carbonation bead that keeps the body on the lighter side of medium. That dense foam adds a creaminess to the texture. More

Sac-Squatch Scotch Ale

2009-11-05T09:35:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The Sac-Squatch Scotch Ale from Sacramento Brewing Company in Citrus Heights, California pours out coffee brown with some reddish hues, good clarity and a thin tan head that dissipates pretty quickly. Sweet and malty on the nose with some nuttiness and just a hint of spice. More

Belhaven Scottish Ale

2009-11-04T08:58:00.000-08:00

Beer Review:

The Scottish Ale from Belhaven Brewery Company in Dunbar Scotland pours out a deep copper in color with some sediment and a super creamy, off-white 2+ finger head that sticks around. On the nose aromas of fresh bread, warm spice, nut and a little floral. In the mouth this is very smooth, almost creamy with hints of smokiness. More

Moylan's Kilt Lifter Scotch-Style Ale

2009-11-03T09:11:00.001-08:00

Beer Review:

The Kilt Lifter Scotch-Style Ale from Moylan's Brewing Company in Novato, California pours out chestnut brown in color with good clarity and a creamy, one finger, light tan head that hangs around for a bit. Aromas of burnt caramel, touch of spice, roast malt, a little grassy hops and nuttiness. More

New Belgium Lips of Faith Biere de Mars

2009-10-30T13:44:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Lips of Faith Biere de Mars from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado pours out a golden copper in color that is quite clear and has a two finger, off-white head that sticks around. On the nose lemon, biscuit, spice and underlying sweetness with a touch of funkiness. More

Sierra Nevada 2009 Anniversary Ale

2009-10-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The 2009 Anniversary Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California pours out deep golden, almost burnt orange, in color with nice clarity and a dense, two finger head that sticks around. Aromas of orange rind, pine, grass, spice, some caramel and a very mild biscuit on the nose. More

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

2009-10-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale from Kiuchi Brewery in Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan pours out reddish amber in color with pretty good clarity and a one finger white head. On the nose aromas of cooked white rice, sweet and sour and a floral earthiness. More

Jolly Pumpkin La Roja Red Ale

2009-10-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The La Roja Red Ale from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in Dexter, Michigan pours out dark red in color with brownish hues, some cloud and a decent size, off-white head that hangs around. On the nose aromas of grape (almost wine like), lemon, cherry and a little earth. More

Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout

2009-10-26T13:05:00.001-07:00

Beer Review:

The Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout from Kiuchi Brewery in Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan pours out jet black in color with no light getting through and a one finger, mocha colored head. On the nose aromas of cocoa, roasted grain, slight tartness and very faint soy sauce. In the mouth this is lemony tart with deep roasted flavors, some caramel and a hint of green apple. More

Moylander Double IPA

2009-10-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

Hazy orange brew topped by a pinky’s worth of dense, pale beige foam. Plenty of citric hops in the aroma, with notes of candied tangerine and resin. Smells substantial! Initial hoppy flavour becomes bitter quickly, with some grapefruit rind and tangerine zest and piney resin. More

Asahi Black Kuronama

2009-10-22T14:03:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Asahi Black Kuronama from Asahi Breweries in Japan pours out jet black in color with a tan head that is slightly larger than one finger and hangs around. On the nose aromas of roasted malt, brown sugar, vanilla and a little spice. In the mouth subtle flavors of coffee, chocolate, caramel with some dark fruit and almost a chalkiness or charcoal like undertone. More

Asia Pacific Breweries Tiger Lager

2009-10-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Tiger Lager from Asia Pacific Breweries in Singapore pours out a deep yellow in color with good clarity and a one finger, white head that briefly sticks around. On the nose aromas of husk, hay, cereal and a touch of sweetness. In the mouth the pale malt sweetness come first followed by a mild hop bite. More

Kirin Ichiban Special Premium Reserve

2009-10-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Kirin Ichiban Special Premium Reserve Lager from Kirin Brewery Company in Japan pours out a golden yellow in color with good clarity and a one finger white head that readily dissipates. On the nose aromas of malt and sweet fruit. in the mouth this has a fair amount of sweetness. More

Iron Fist Golden Ale

2009-10-19T12:31:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Iron Fist Golden Ale pours out a deep golden orange in color with some cloud and an off white head that sticks around. On the nose aromas spice, fruit, tart yeastiness and champagne. In the mouth this brew is both sweet and..More

Iron Fist Spiced Saison

2009-10-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Iron Fist Spiced Saison pours out a burnt orange in color with some cloud and a rocky white head that hangs around for a while. On the nose aromas of coriander, pepper, orange, yeast and a little malty sweetness. In the mouth the Spiced Saison is slightly sour with good spice flavors (coriander, pepper), a little orange and a touch of creaminess. More

Iron Fist Saison

2009-10-15T13:33:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Iron Fist Saison pours out a golden orange in color (marmalade would be an apt description) with some cloud and a frothy white head that hangs around briefly before reducing to a film. On the nose aromas of peppery spice with hints of clove, yeast, subtle orange hoppiness and a little malt sweetness. More

Levitation Ale

2009-10-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

Pours a clear, red-amber hue. Warm beige head slowly fades from ¼" to a thin layer & collar. No bubbles seen rising, and no sound. Big hit of American citrusy hops in the aroma with lots of grapefruit and what the Brits would no doubt describe as a "catty" note. More

La Biere des Collines Hercule Stout

2009-10-14T14:07:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The La Biere des Collines Hercule Stout brewed & bottled by Brasserie des Legendes in Ellezelles, Belgium (although their website says Brasserie Ellezelloise) pours out a very dark brown (almost black) in color that is opaque and has a frothy, tan head that wants to hang out for a while before dissipating.More

Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

2009-10-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

Beer Review:

The Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon pours out light amber in color with good clarity and a frothy, white head that dissipates fairly quickly. On the nose there is caramel, citrus and floral notes. More