Weekly Beer Reviews Pt. 2

Schlafly Pumpkin Ale

This is, hands down, the best Pumpkin Ale. The nose is everything you would expect, with a multitude of aroma's that included pumpkin pie, cinnamon, nutmeg, crust, whipped cream, and baked apples. The taste is straight up pumpkin pie, with baked apples and cinnamon that surely put you in the mindset of fall. The finish has malts that form a flavor similar to crust, with pumpkin seed and nutmeg complimenting the glorious finish. If Pumpkin Ales are your thing, then look no further.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9.25/10


St. Bernardus Abt 12

This huge Abbey Quad is a treat to have on tap, though it is almost too much. The nose is all yeast, with hints of sour grapes and alcohol. The first day all of these aroma's almost combined to form a scent of vomit, but they mellowed out after the first day. The taste is soft, with the yeast moving to the forefront with tastes of clove. I also detected flavors of raisins and mint. The clove gets stronger on the finish, then abruptly stops. The taste would put you in the mindset of a 5% beer, yet this one strikes at over 10%.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10


Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Imperial IPA

I know what you all are thinking. An Imperial IPA? From Leinenkugels? How good could it be? The answer...Fantastic. This is easily one of the best Imperial IPA's to grace our wall this year. One to compete with a fresh Dogfish Head 90 and Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf. The nose has tons of fruit, with aroma's of mango, pineapple, grapefruit, and orange peel creating a unique bouquet. The taste is bitter, with floral hops and tons of grapefruit and mango showing off. The finish is quick, smooth, and remarkably refreshing. You won't find much better on our wall.

Mike and Tyler's Rating -  9.5/10