Weekly Beer Reviews

Goose Island Nut Brown Ale

This brew had quite the diverse nose for a Nut Brown Ale, with aroma's of chocolate, grapefruit, dirty raisins, and hickory shining through. The beer is smooth for a brown ale, with no hop whatsoever in the taste. Instead you get flavors of hazelnuts, figs, cinnamon, and whipped cream. The finish is slightly bitter, though it quickly smooths out with flavors of cream and oats. A solid brown ale at a good price ($6.99 a growler) for the late Fall.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7/10


Abita Christmas Ale

Abita's Christmas Ale presents a different take on the Brown Ale category than Goose Islands. The hops are prominent on the nose with hints of citrus, earth, cherries, and a slightly bitter smell. The hops translate to the flavor with pine, earth, and mineral water prominent up front. A slight bitterness trails into the finish with more hop flavors that present hints of oregano and black tea. If a hoppy Brown Ale is your thing, look no further.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rating - 7.25/10


Breckenridge Christmas Ale

Another Christmas Ale, though this one is a rare style called a Winter Warmer. The nose is soft with aromas of black pepper and wood chips with floral hints as well. The taste is sweet with strong tastes of soap, citrus, maple, and fruit medley. The finish is quick with bitter pine flavors. You can definitely feel a bit of the heat on this one. This beer is perfect for those cold nights by the fireplace.

Mike, Tyler, and Cody's Rarting - 8.25/10