May 2010
7 posts
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Grade: B+ “The is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory —- maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that...
Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
Grade: A “When reading the name “Stone Cali-Belgique IPA”, “Cali” hints that it is a California style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word “Belgique” (which is how Belgium’s French-speaking population says the word “Belgian”; the Dutch speaking Belgians say “Belgie”). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new...
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Grade: A- ”In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor. In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved so popular with consumers and especially...
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Grade: B+ “What we’ve got here is an imperial stout brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolates then cave-aged in oak bourbon barrels for an entire year, to make sure wonderful bourbon undertones come through in the finish. Make your taste buds squeal with delight. 11.2% ABV 70 IBUs.” I’ve had this bottle for a year. Bought it almost exactly a year ago in Grand Rapids....
El Camino (Un)Real Black Ale
Grade: A- There’s no short explanation for this one, just a blog entry here. It’s a collaboration between Stone (Escondido, CA), Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA), & 21st Amendment (San Francisco). I’m a huge fan of Stone and always looking to try new brews from my favorite breweries. Found it at Bevmo. I was really drawn by the bottle, really cool design. I also love how...
Trumer Pils
Grade: B+ “The sparkling mouth feel of each sip confirms the dedication to traditional European craftsmanship. Every aspect of the brewing process of the family-owned Trumer Brauerei in Salzburg has been recreated with exacting detail at the Trumer Brauerei Berkeley. Trumer Pils is the wonderful result of a unique and special brewing process, which sets it apart from other beers. Like...
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