Brooklyn Oktoberfest
Not many Oktoberfests made it in this year, especially not on draft. This is easily the best of the bunch. The nose is light and nutty, with subtle hints of brown sugar and honey. The honey shows up front on this beer, with a slight bitterness. The hop notes quickly fade to show a wonderful malty finish that contains flavors of oats and walnuts. Definitely a must for Oktoberfest lovers.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
Sierra Nevada Ovila Golden
Sierra Nevada's Ovila series has been spot-on, and this beer is no different. The nose is floral with hints of citrus, clove, and juniper berries. The taste is smooth with floral notes and plenty of clove. Mint greets you on the finish, with a slight bitterness. Crisp and refreshing, this is a good beer for those hot Indian Summer days...though it packs a wallop at 8% ABV.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
New Albanian Naughty Girl
This Blonde IPA is interesting, that is for sure. The nose shows off the hops and the yeast, with floral notes and hints of clove, orange, and mint. The taste is bitter up front with flavors of citrus and clove. The bitterness continues into the finish, with that clove taste dominating on the finish. For those who are fans of Belgian Style IPA's, this is for you...Though you do have better options.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6.75/10
Dogfish Head Punkin'
You all might remember the last Dogfish Head Punkin' I put on tap. It wasn't good...In fact, it was downright bad. However, this one certainly shows how much beer can differ between different kegs. The nose is exactly what it should be: Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and potpourri. The taste translates all of those aromas into it. Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of mint. The bitterness ramps up on the finish, though it quickly dissipates. Smooth and tasty, this is the perfect option for those of you hankering for a Pumpkin Beer in October.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8.5/10
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Pint Night News
We have quite the exciting Pint Night for you all this week. Dogfish Head will be our featured beer, and we will have glasses to boot! Goblets and regular pints will be available for purchase. 4 beers will be featured: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA, Dogfish Head Punkin', and Dogfish Head Festina Peche. As if that wasn't enough, you can choose to combine the 60 and 90 minutes to make the 75 Minute IPA. One more thing...Festina Peche will be on special for $2 a Pint! Hope to see you all out here.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Weekly Beer Reviews
Lore Orange Blossom Wheat
This one was a pleasant surprise. The nose is unique. It smells like licorice, orange, and an overwhelming aroma of...Necco Candy Hearts. Yes, I said Necco Candy Hearts. It even translates into the flavor of the beer. The candy flavor is accompanied by an overwhelming hop presence for a wheat beer. Orange and pine were evident off the first taste, with plenty of bloover thrown in. The finish was quick, with light hints of pine and a slight yeast flavor that is the only indication that this is a wheat. It seems Danville, KY can brew a good beer.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8.75/10
Founders Red's Rye P.A.
This has always been a Staff Favorite at work, especially for our former Food Manager Jackie. The nose has soft hints of lemon, pine, raisins, and fig. The taste is bitter, with flavors of onions and rye. The bitterness dies down some in the finish, though the flavor that is left is unpleasant. Tyler described it as tasting like copper pennies, and I couldn't deny it had a faint copperish flavor to it. Not a bad beer, especially with hoppy beers becoming scarce as the weather cools off.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
This IPA has age on it. It definitely shows in the nose. The aroma is light with only small hints of plain popcorn and toasted bagels. The taste is bitter with bits of caramelized sugar and pine. The finish is completely different. The hops have died except for the bitterness. However, this has replaced the finish with a strong malt presence that exhibits a flavor of cocoa nibs.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6.75/10
This one was a pleasant surprise. The nose is unique. It smells like licorice, orange, and an overwhelming aroma of...Necco Candy Hearts. Yes, I said Necco Candy Hearts. It even translates into the flavor of the beer. The candy flavor is accompanied by an overwhelming hop presence for a wheat beer. Orange and pine were evident off the first taste, with plenty of bloover thrown in. The finish was quick, with light hints of pine and a slight yeast flavor that is the only indication that this is a wheat. It seems Danville, KY can brew a good beer.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8.75/10
Founders Red's Rye P.A.
This has always been a Staff Favorite at work, especially for our former Food Manager Jackie. The nose has soft hints of lemon, pine, raisins, and fig. The taste is bitter, with flavors of onions and rye. The bitterness dies down some in the finish, though the flavor that is left is unpleasant. Tyler described it as tasting like copper pennies, and I couldn't deny it had a faint copperish flavor to it. Not a bad beer, especially with hoppy beers becoming scarce as the weather cools off.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
This IPA has age on it. It definitely shows in the nose. The aroma is light with only small hints of plain popcorn and toasted bagels. The taste is bitter with bits of caramelized sugar and pine. The finish is completely different. The hops have died except for the bitterness. However, this has replaced the finish with a strong malt presence that exhibits a flavor of cocoa nibs.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6.75/10
Pint Night News
Hey folks. This weeks Pint Night will be a Bring Your Own Pint Night. So feel free to bring the glasses you have acquired for a fill! Hoegaarden will be our featured beer of the week. As such, it will have a very special price. During Pint Night, Pints of Hoegaarden will be $1.50! On top of that, we will have a special growler price of $5.99! You can't beat that. Remember folks, this is a one day only deal! Hope to see you all on Pint Night.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pint Night News
I finally have some news for this Friday. Our featured beer and glass will be Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout. This happens to be my favorite Oatmeal Stout. Pints will be $3 for the glass and $3 for the fill. Hope to see you all out here.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Weekly Beer Reviews
Abita Fall Fest
This is Abita's Oktoberfest and was one of our featured beers for Pint Night. The nose is light, with soft aroma's of hay, kettle cooked popcorn, and sweet grapefruit. It is certainly a bit different than some of the Oktoberfests. The taste is light with hints of sweet corn. That flavor dissipates, leaving a dry and bitter finish. Despite that, it is remarkably smooth. However, there just isn't as much flavor as with some of the other Oktoberfests.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6.5/10
Green Flash Friendship Brew
This one steals the show on our wall. This is one of the most diverse and interesting beers I have tapped this year. It is considered a Belgian Style Strong Ale, yet it branches off into unknown waters. The nose is very aromatic, with the bouquet having hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, pine, mint, and chocolate. Honestly, this smells like the living room at my house during Christmas. The taste is just as intriguing, with flavors of mint, clove, cardamon, corriander, and pumpkin. All these flavors meld together before the finish snaps you in a different direction, with flavors of bitter dark chocolate, smoked meat, and black coffee. I recommend this one, even if my fellow tasters do not.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10
Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale
We just tapped another keg of Three Floyds immensely popular Scottish Ale. The nose was sweet, with hints of bran, oatmeal, and raisins. The taste wasn't as diverse as it usually is. Sweet cream, oatmeal, and a light bitterness came up front. The finish was smooth, but only that sweet cream remained of the flavor. This is certainly not the best keg I have tasted of this, though it wasn't bad. If you are a fan, this will still be worth every penny.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6/10
This is Abita's Oktoberfest and was one of our featured beers for Pint Night. The nose is light, with soft aroma's of hay, kettle cooked popcorn, and sweet grapefruit. It is certainly a bit different than some of the Oktoberfests. The taste is light with hints of sweet corn. That flavor dissipates, leaving a dry and bitter finish. Despite that, it is remarkably smooth. However, there just isn't as much flavor as with some of the other Oktoberfests.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6.5/10
Green Flash Friendship Brew
This one steals the show on our wall. This is one of the most diverse and interesting beers I have tapped this year. It is considered a Belgian Style Strong Ale, yet it branches off into unknown waters. The nose is very aromatic, with the bouquet having hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, pine, mint, and chocolate. Honestly, this smells like the living room at my house during Christmas. The taste is just as intriguing, with flavors of mint, clove, cardamon, corriander, and pumpkin. All these flavors meld together before the finish snaps you in a different direction, with flavors of bitter dark chocolate, smoked meat, and black coffee. I recommend this one, even if my fellow tasters do not.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.5/10
Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale
We just tapped another keg of Three Floyds immensely popular Scottish Ale. The nose was sweet, with hints of bran, oatmeal, and raisins. The taste wasn't as diverse as it usually is. Sweet cream, oatmeal, and a light bitterness came up front. The finish was smooth, but only that sweet cream remained of the flavor. This is certainly not the best keg I have tasted of this, though it wasn't bad. If you are a fan, this will still be worth every penny.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 6/10
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Weekly Beer Reviews
Three Floyds Gumballhead
Ask and you shall receive! This one has been long requested, and we now have it on tap for you. Supplies will go fast, so hurry in! The nose is pleasant and floral, with notes of applesauce and a armpit aroma. The taste is pleasantly bitter, with soft herbal notes that don't last long. Smooth and refreshing, this beer is fairly hoppy for a wheat. Not the best barrel of this delicious beer that we have had, it is still nice to see it back.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.75/10
Bells Two-Hearted Ale
Another beer that I get asked about often. This was our featured beer for last Friday. However, it came in so late I wasn't able to get a taste until now. The nose is very aromatic, with hints of vidalia onions and garlic powder. Very bitter up front, you taste plenty of the onion and garlic that you get on the nose. The flavor dissipates quickly, leaving just the lingering bitterness on the finish. This one has a bit of age on it, and it certainly shows. I found it to be unpleasant, while Tyler thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 5.75/10
Abita Restoration Pale Ale
I am picky about my APAs, and this one just happens to be one of my favorites. The nose is different for an APA, with hints of onions and rye. The taste is completely different from the nose. Floral notes assault your tastebuds, with light hints of citrus shining through. It finishes with a bit of a funky garlic taste, which dissipates incredibly fast. This is a very refreshing APA, and I would highly recommend it to those who are looking for something sessionable yet tasty.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.75/10
Bells Kalamazoo Stout
This is a first timer on the wall, and it helps to usher in a new influx of stouts over the next few weeks. The nose is beautiful, with aroma's of roasted coffee, vanilla beans, cream, and light hints of smoke. The taste isn't nearly as overpowering as some stouts. Cream and vanilla were present up front, while the finish was incredibly diverse. The finish had flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and black coffee. This was a first time for me outside of bottles, and I was thoroughly impressed with this stout.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
Great Lakes Nosferatu
This seasonal beer from Great Lakes Brewing changes a little bit each time. Technically I would classify this as a highly hopped Red Ale. The nose is great and has hints of citrus, floral hops, sourdough, and bran. Tyler tasted ginger up front, while I got citrus. It was bitter, but it didn't overpower the taste. The bitterness faded on the finish, leaving hints of roasted coffee and bran. This beer is not nearly as dry as you would think either. It makes for a fairly refreshing Fall beer.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
Ask and you shall receive! This one has been long requested, and we now have it on tap for you. Supplies will go fast, so hurry in! The nose is pleasant and floral, with notes of applesauce and a armpit aroma. The taste is pleasantly bitter, with soft herbal notes that don't last long. Smooth and refreshing, this beer is fairly hoppy for a wheat. Not the best barrel of this delicious beer that we have had, it is still nice to see it back.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.75/10
Bells Two-Hearted Ale
Another beer that I get asked about often. This was our featured beer for last Friday. However, it came in so late I wasn't able to get a taste until now. The nose is very aromatic, with hints of vidalia onions and garlic powder. Very bitter up front, you taste plenty of the onion and garlic that you get on the nose. The flavor dissipates quickly, leaving just the lingering bitterness on the finish. This one has a bit of age on it, and it certainly shows. I found it to be unpleasant, while Tyler thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 5.75/10
Abita Restoration Pale Ale
I am picky about my APAs, and this one just happens to be one of my favorites. The nose is different for an APA, with hints of onions and rye. The taste is completely different from the nose. Floral notes assault your tastebuds, with light hints of citrus shining through. It finishes with a bit of a funky garlic taste, which dissipates incredibly fast. This is a very refreshing APA, and I would highly recommend it to those who are looking for something sessionable yet tasty.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.75/10
Bells Kalamazoo Stout
This is a first timer on the wall, and it helps to usher in a new influx of stouts over the next few weeks. The nose is beautiful, with aroma's of roasted coffee, vanilla beans, cream, and light hints of smoke. The taste isn't nearly as overpowering as some stouts. Cream and vanilla were present up front, while the finish was incredibly diverse. The finish had flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and black coffee. This was a first time for me outside of bottles, and I was thoroughly impressed with this stout.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
Great Lakes Nosferatu
This seasonal beer from Great Lakes Brewing changes a little bit each time. Technically I would classify this as a highly hopped Red Ale. The nose is great and has hints of citrus, floral hops, sourdough, and bran. Tyler tasted ginger up front, while I got citrus. It was bitter, but it didn't overpower the taste. The bitterness faded on the finish, leaving hints of roasted coffee and bran. This beer is not nearly as dry as you would think either. It makes for a fairly refreshing Fall beer.
Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 8/10
Beer Wall Sales
We have several price drops at the wall to announce. These beers will be a steal, so come in while supplies last. Here is what we have:
Brooklyn Companion, a 9% ABV Wheatwine, was $9.99...Now $6.99!
Sierra Nevada Summerfest, a 5% ABV Pilsner, was $7.99...Now $5.99!
Dogfish Head Punkin', a 7% ABV Pumpkin Ale, was $13.99...Now $10.99!
Dogfish Head Festine Peche, a 4.5% Berliner Weiss, was $10.99...Now $8.99!
Brooklyn Companion, a 9% ABV Wheatwine, was $9.99...Now $6.99!
Sierra Nevada Summerfest, a 5% ABV Pilsner, was $7.99...Now $5.99!
Dogfish Head Punkin', a 7% ABV Pumpkin Ale, was $13.99...Now $10.99!
Dogfish Head Festine Peche, a 4.5% Berliner Weiss, was $10.99...Now $8.99!
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