Weekly Beer Reviews

Wells Banana Bread Beer

This English beer has had a devoted following in our store, and so we welcomed this one on tap to see what all of the fuss was about. The nose was diverse, and certainly lives up to its name. Bananas, raisins, bread, brown sugar, and a hint of cola made for a wonderfully enticing aroma. The taste certainly lived up to the name of the beer as well, with flavors of banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. It finished with a slight bitterness. Despite all the descriptions, this one isn't sweet.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10


Three Floyds Alpha King

This was a particularly fresh keg of Alpha King, and I just couldn't wait to get it on tap. The nose is enticing, with soapy hops blending with citrus and fresh hops. The taste is pleasantly bitter, with hints of honey and pine. That pine continues straight into the finish, with a woody quality that fit the bitterness. Honestly, it wa quite the enjoyable beer to consume. If you are a fan of Pale Ales, this is the way to go on the tap wall right now.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9.25/10


Left Hand Chainsaw Ale

This has always been my favorite Left Hand beer. This American Strong Ale has a nose of sweet grapes, raisins, caramel, and burnt sugar. The taste is bitter, with herbal and pine hops showing off wonderful flavors. You get a bit of tropical fruit right before the finish that is earthy with hints of charred oak. If you like hops and malt, this beer is very well-balanced.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10