Weekly Beer Tastings

Bells Oberon Summer Wheat Ale

This Summer beer has been a favorite of mine. With the season getting close to ending, I was skeptical as to how good this beer could actually be with a little age on it. It sure didn't disappoint. The nose is herbal, with light hints of toast and sweet corn. Certainly not as fragrant as it would have been a month ago. However, the taste is all there. Crisp with hints of grapefruit and a light bitterness. The finish was pleasantly malty, with hints of cornflakes. If you are still looking for Bells Oberon on tap, you won't be disappointed with this batch.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8/10


Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper Porter

It has been a while since we have had a straight up Porter on tap. This batch from Thirsty Dog sure doesn't live up to the beer that I remember. The nose has tantalizing aroma's of sweet caramel, toffee, and sour cream. The taste itself is much farther from that. Sour, with tons of smoke and light hints of milk chocolate. The finish is bitter, with tons more smoke and light hints of black coffee and cream. This beer isn't well-balanced, and was pretty one sided with all of the smoke.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 6.75/10


Bells Best Brown Ale

A first to our growler wall. This Brown Ale is one of Bells Seasonals, and has a little age on it. Even with that, I found this to be a stellar Brown Ale. Tyler and I got hints of grapes and oatmeal on the nose. It certainly didn't wow us with its lackluster aroma. However, the taste was freshing, with hints of bitterness, herbal hops, and cream. The finish was smooth and malty, with light tastes of bran, milk chocolate, and cream. This easy drinking Brown Ale will surely tide those over waiting for the Fall Brown Ales that are on their way.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8/10



Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA

I am sure some of you all remember the last keg of 90 Minute that we put on tap. It ended up with the first 10 Tyler and I have given a beer together. This one, with a couple of months of age on it, doesn't fare so well. The nose is still pleasant, with brown sugar, pine, lemon, and hints of alcohol assaulting the nose. The taste, however, has deteriorated. It is bitter up front, with citrus and a very sweet flavor coming through. The finish is quick, with light hints of pine, more of that overbearing sweetness, and hints of alcohol. With so many other Double and Imperial IPA's on tap, this one doesn't fare so well.


Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10


Stone Ruination Imperial IPA

This has always been a personal favorite of mine since I had it 2 years ago. The nose on this beer is beautiful, with hints of pine, papaya, and pineapple. The taste is lighter than I remember. Bitter up front, with flavors of pine and citrus mingling together. The bitterness continues into the finish, with a tropical punch taste to it. It is obvious that some of the hops may have disappeared, but this beer still stands up with the best of them.


Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.25/10


Chimay Tripel

Our featured beer of the night. This is the first Chimay experience I have had. It sure lived up to the hype. The nose is reminiscent of a champage, with hints of pine, clove, and apples. The nose is rather pungent, actually. The taste is slightly perfumey, with floral notes and tastes of crisp grapes shining through. Slightly bitter at the beginning, which disappears quickly. The finish is slightly sour, with strong flavors of clove and cream. Everyone definitely owes themselves a glass of this.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9/10