Weekly Beer Reviews

Green Flash West Coast IPA

Finally, the West Coast IPA has returned! I always love the nose on this beer, which has lovely aroma's of cracked pepper, grapefruit, oranges, and onions. It is one of the more aromatic IPA's we get on tap. Unfortunately, this is another beer where the taste isn't as wonderful as the nose. The initial flavor is all bitter, with light hints of tea mixed in. The bitterness ramps up as the finish comes, with flavors of burnt toast and charcoal. This isn't a bad beer, but it is certainly geared more towards bitter lovers.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10


Green Flash Imperial IPA

Let me say this is one stinky beer. The nose is all onions and garlic, making this one of the most fragrant Imperial IPA's we have put on tap. It translates to the taste, with hints of onions and chives up front and light hints of citrus in the back. The finish is slightly bitter, and the taste fades quickly. For lovers of the Triple IPA's, this is as close as you will find on tap.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10


Thirsty Dog Siberian Night

This is one of my all time favorite stouts that we have gotten on tap, and I am glad it has made a return. The nose is truly impressive, with hints of smoke, milk chocolate, and graham crackers. The taste is diverse, starting with rich flavors of raisin, smoke and pepper. That transitioned to cheese and smoked meats. This wonderful trip with a long finish that had flavors of dark chocolate and coffee. It is rare to find such a quality stout in late June.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.75/10


Dogfish Head Burton Baton

For those of you unacquainted with this beer, it is an Imperial IPA aged with oak staves. The nose is impressive, with scents of earthy hops, pine, and oak (of course). The initial taste is very floral, with refreshing flavors of lemon coming next. The alcohol could be felt a little on the finish, though that isn't surprising with a 10% beer. A slight bitterness comes out with the flavor of the oak in the finish, and it has a dash of garlic flavor. This is a great, well-balanced beer.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9/10


Founders Cerise

Ladies and Gentlemen, Cerise has returned! This cherry fermented ale was immensely popular the first time we tapped it a couple of weeks ago. This time we got an even bigger barrel, and it is just as good as last time. The nose is all cherries, with hints of lighter malts at the back of the aroma. Tart up front, it quickly transition to cherries, and then to a crust-like flavor in the finish. Remarkably smooth and tasting like cherry cobbler, this beer will be an instant hit with everyone.


Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9.5/10


Southern Tier 2X IPA

The nose on this beer is very mild, with hints of soapy hops, cracked pepper, and clove. The taste is more upfront, with a heavy bitterness that smacks you in the mouth from the start. Floral hops assault your tastebuds as well, forming a strong flavor. It all quickly dissipates, with a clean, smooth finish that is a nice change from the brutal start.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10


Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA

I swear, this is the last review. Another very popular offering from Dogfish Head, this barrel delivers. The nose was fantastic, with hints of earthy hops, pine, and sweet grapefruit. The taste is immensely smooth for a 9% ABV beer, with a slight bitterness that doesn't overpower the earthy notes and tantalizing tastes of brown sugar. The finish is smooth, with no alcohol burn and continuing the strong earth and pine flavors. This beer went over well, and the perfect score from Tyler and I shows that.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 10/10