Weekly Beer Reviews Pt. 1

Samuel Adams Fat Jack Double Pumpkin Ale

That's right folks, the Pumpkin Ales are already pouring in! This one has a beautiful nose with aroma's of nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, pumpkin, and small hints of mint. The taste is not so spectacular. It is overly sweet up front, with flavors of clove, coriander, and brown sugar. That quickly becomes a strong flavor of mint and toast on the finish. The finish is entirely too quick, and the beer too sweet for the light amount of malt it has.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10


Rogue Brutal IPA

I had this one last year and I wasn't very impressed with it. Let me tell you, Rogue worked out the kinks this year. The nose is amazing, with hints of pineapple, tangerine, and grapefruit. The taste is equally amazing. Flavors of peach and mango stick out, with just a slight bitterness that blends well with them. Those flavors linger throughout the entire brew, with the bitterness ramping up at the end. Refreshing and tasty, this is definitely an IPA I would recommend.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 9.5/10


New Albanian Hoptimus Imperial IPA

It has been a year and a half since I last had a keg of Hoptimus on tap. It will probably be another year and a half before I do it again. The nose is dominated by the yeast, with subtle hints of coriander and white grapes. The taste is reminiscent of bar soap, with tastes of yeast and citrus. The finish is all bitter, which proceeds to linger. This beer just...doesn't taste good. There isn't much else to say.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 5/10


Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale

Many people have had Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. This Imperial version doesn't have much in common with the other. The nose has wonderful scents of caramel and toffee. Tyler claimed that he smelled "dirty fish tanks". The flavor is different, with oranges assaulting your palate. That quickly transforms to maple and brown sugar on the finish. It is similar to a quality doppelbock, except that the alcohol is more apparent.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10