Yo Everybody!
I just wanted to add a bit to Mike's Pint Night post. In addition to the three new Bell's beers, we still have the other three Bell's offerings (including Hopslam) on tap; and let's not forget that all six of the Sierra Nevada beers from the Wednesday tasting are still up. That's a whopping twelve beers featured at tomorrow's Pint Night, along with two new pieces of glassware!
It's shaping up to be a veritable smorgasbord of fine craft beer, so despite rain or snow, make sure to drop by for a brew!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Schlafly AIPA Arrives!
You heard right folks, Schlafly AIPA 6 packs have arrived. This smooth and refreshing American IPA is only 2 weeks old in bottles and perfect for those waiting for the Spring IPA's. Tea, kiwi, and grapefruit abound on this wondefully floral IPA. Slightly bitter up front with softer flavors of english muffin, it quickly turns to flavors of tea and grapefruit zest. The bitterness ramps up in the finish, though this beer is far from dry. This is certainly one of my favorites for February. 6 packs run for $10.99. Come and pick up one today.
Pint Night News
Good evening folks! I am sure many are warming themselves by the fire during this snow storm, but here I am happily reminding everyone of the Pint Night tomorrow. We will be hosting Bell's, and this is our lineup:
We will have Two Hearted Glassware available for purchase for $3. Also, if you missed our Sierra Nevada Night on Wednesday, we will have their Etched Glasses for sale for $4. Come in and enjoy the festivities!
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Bell's Sparkling Ale
Bell's Java Stout
We will have Two Hearted Glassware available for purchase for $3. Also, if you missed our Sierra Nevada Night on Wednesday, we will have their Etched Glasses for sale for $4. Come in and enjoy the festivities!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Weekly Beer Reviews
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
This Hefeweizen arrives a little early for Spring (though the weather would say differently). The nose is quite fragrant with lovely aromas of clove, nutmeg, banana, sour apples, and honey suckle. The taste is light and smooth throughout. The front really shows off that Granny Smith flavor with softer flavors of clove and papaya. The finish is quick with hints of bananas and cornpops. For those of you looking for easy drinking with tons of flavor, look no further.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Everyone has had this craft beer favorite, though this is its first time on our wall. It has practically no nose though soft hints of fruit medley and soap are present. This beer is certainly lighter than most Pale Ale's we have had on our wall. The taste has flavors of apple, cherries, soap, and light hints of pine. The finish shows a slight bitter twang and flavors of apple peel. This smooth and refreshing APA will certainly hit the spot in the coming months.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 6.5/10
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
This IPA is great for the price and drinks quite easy. The nose has subtle sour hints with soft aromas of funk, pine, mango, and papaya. This is a bitter bomb, with the bitterness being the main attraction. Soft flavors of citrus, earth, and parsley shone through on the front. The finish continued that pleasant bitterness with flavors of pine complimenting the bitterness nicely. It is a little light for my tastes, but certainly a smooth and refreshing IPA that you can't beat for the price.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7/10
Sierra Nevada Porter
I was looking forward to this Porter, as I had never tasted Sierra Nevada's American Porter. After tasting it, I can say I will never look for it again. Chocolate, vanilla, and light smoke made for a very pleasant nose for a Porter. The flavor, however, did not shine. A slight bitterness lingered throughout the beer and made it exceptionally dry. Flavors of baking chocolate and yoohoo were present on the front, with corn and mineral water flavors shining through on the finish. Altogether forgetful for a Porter though it should appeal to fans of Fullers Porter or Point Black Ale.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 5.25/10
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine
The 2013 edition of Bigfoot has arrived, and boy is it different from 2011's and 2012's. The nose is citrus and candy necklace. Yes, it smells exactly like a candy necklace. The flavor profile is diverse with flavors of pine, lemon, brown sugar, taragon, and mint. The finish is quick and bitter with light flavors of grass and earth. This still tastes more like an Imperial IPA than a Barleywine, and it is perfect for the transition from Winter into Spring.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8/10
This Hefeweizen arrives a little early for Spring (though the weather would say differently). The nose is quite fragrant with lovely aromas of clove, nutmeg, banana, sour apples, and honey suckle. The taste is light and smooth throughout. The front really shows off that Granny Smith flavor with softer flavors of clove and papaya. The finish is quick with hints of bananas and cornpops. For those of you looking for easy drinking with tons of flavor, look no further.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.5/10
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Everyone has had this craft beer favorite, though this is its first time on our wall. It has practically no nose though soft hints of fruit medley and soap are present. This beer is certainly lighter than most Pale Ale's we have had on our wall. The taste has flavors of apple, cherries, soap, and light hints of pine. The finish shows a slight bitter twang and flavors of apple peel. This smooth and refreshing APA will certainly hit the spot in the coming months.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 6.5/10
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
This IPA is great for the price and drinks quite easy. The nose has subtle sour hints with soft aromas of funk, pine, mango, and papaya. This is a bitter bomb, with the bitterness being the main attraction. Soft flavors of citrus, earth, and parsley shone through on the front. The finish continued that pleasant bitterness with flavors of pine complimenting the bitterness nicely. It is a little light for my tastes, but certainly a smooth and refreshing IPA that you can't beat for the price.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7/10
Sierra Nevada Porter
I was looking forward to this Porter, as I had never tasted Sierra Nevada's American Porter. After tasting it, I can say I will never look for it again. Chocolate, vanilla, and light smoke made for a very pleasant nose for a Porter. The flavor, however, did not shine. A slight bitterness lingered throughout the beer and made it exceptionally dry. Flavors of baking chocolate and yoohoo were present on the front, with corn and mineral water flavors shining through on the finish. Altogether forgetful for a Porter though it should appeal to fans of Fullers Porter or Point Black Ale.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 5.25/10
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine
The 2013 edition of Bigfoot has arrived, and boy is it different from 2011's and 2012's. The nose is citrus and candy necklace. Yes, it smells exactly like a candy necklace. The flavor profile is diverse with flavors of pine, lemon, brown sugar, taragon, and mint. The finish is quick and bitter with light flavors of grass and earth. This still tastes more like an Imperial IPA than a Barleywine, and it is perfect for the transition from Winter into Spring.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8/10
Sierra Nevada Update
I figured I would update this as news has just reached me that we will be having Etched Pint Glasses from Sierra Nevada. Essentially we will be having TWO Pint Nights this week! Come in and get one of these rare pint glasses.
Sierra Nevada Event
Sierra Nevada will be dropping by today to discuss their beers and hand out some swag. They will be at The Barn from 5 - 7 PM tonight. We have 6 Sierra Nevada beers on tap which include:
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Porter
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2013
It is quite the lineup we have, so come up and enjoy some mid-week beers to lessen the pain of the daily grind! Hope to see you all here.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Pint Night Success
Tonight's Bell's Pint Night finished with a bang! This was our most successful and lucrative Pint Night in several months, and we owe it all to you guys! Make sure to come in next Friday for Bell's Pint Night part two, which will include:
Bell's Two-Hearted Ale
Bell's Java Stout
Bell's Sparkling Ale
We will have new Bell's Two-Hearted Ale glasses to go with the second part of this Bell's Pint Night extravaganza, so make sure to leave room in your cupboards. Again, thanks for a great Pint Night everyone!
Bell's Two-Hearted Ale
Bell's Java Stout
Bell's Sparkling Ale
We will have new Bell's Two-Hearted Ale glasses to go with the second part of this Bell's Pint Night extravaganza, so make sure to leave room in your cupboards. Again, thanks for a great Pint Night everyone!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Pint Night Offerings
Tomorrow's Pint Night will be a glorious one indeed. We will not
only have Bell's Hopslam in 6 packs available for $18.99, but we will
also be featuring Hopslam on the growler wall! This super-plus Bell's
Pint Night will include:
Bell's Hopslam (Pints only, no growlers)
Bell's Smitten Golden Rye
Bell's Winter White Ale
Bell's pint glasses will be available, and for the fearless we have gorgeous Bell's chalices. It's gearing up to be a delicious Pint Night, so make sure you all stop in to partake! Do it!
Bell's Hopslam (Pints only, no growlers)
Bell's Smitten Golden Rye
Bell's Winter White Ale
Bell's pint glasses will be available, and for the fearless we have gorgeous Bell's chalices. It's gearing up to be a delicious Pint Night, so make sure you all stop in to partake! Do it!
Weekly Beer Reviews
Bell's Smitten Golden Rye Ale
This new release from Bell's combines the thick rye flavor of a Rye Ale along with the smooth and spicy flavor of a Golden Ale. Onion, soap, rye, and pringles were present in the aroma. The nose was shockingly light for such pungent aroma's. The flavor was crisp up front with heavy flavors of rye and citrus with softer sour flavors and floral notes also shining through. The finish was dry and bitter with pleasant flavors of orange, cornpops, and mint. This is perfect for the warmer days ahead.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.25/10
Dogfish Head Hellhound On My Ale Imperial IPA
This brew from Dogfish Head is brewed with lemon peel and lemon pith which leads to this huge citrus bomb of an Imperial IPA. The nose is quite diverse with aromas of citrus, soap, pine, and mild cheddar. The flavor is crisp with heavy earth notes. Lighter flavors of citrus, perfume, lemon oil, and alcohol are also present. The finish is quick with a bitter and tangy finish. Softer citrus flavors are present, though the bitterness does overpower a bit. I believe this is much better than last years edition.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9/10
Bell's HopSlam
People wait for this beer every year. I probably get asked every month about this highly sought after beer. Well, the time has come and it is on tap! The nose is beautiful on this Double IPA, with strong hints of onion, pine, grapefruit, mango, pineapple, and black cherry. The nose is amazing and truly worth the name of HopSlam. However, that is where it ends. The flavor is slightly bland and watered down. A burst of lemon is followed by light hints of pine and honey. The finish is even softer with strong hints of incense and more subtle flavors of orange zest, pine, and alcohol. This is still a wonderful Imperial IPA, but still the weakest release out of the last 4 years.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.75/10
This new release from Bell's combines the thick rye flavor of a Rye Ale along with the smooth and spicy flavor of a Golden Ale. Onion, soap, rye, and pringles were present in the aroma. The nose was shockingly light for such pungent aroma's. The flavor was crisp up front with heavy flavors of rye and citrus with softer sour flavors and floral notes also shining through. The finish was dry and bitter with pleasant flavors of orange, cornpops, and mint. This is perfect for the warmer days ahead.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.25/10
Dogfish Head Hellhound On My Ale Imperial IPA
This brew from Dogfish Head is brewed with lemon peel and lemon pith which leads to this huge citrus bomb of an Imperial IPA. The nose is quite diverse with aromas of citrus, soap, pine, and mild cheddar. The flavor is crisp with heavy earth notes. Lighter flavors of citrus, perfume, lemon oil, and alcohol are also present. The finish is quick with a bitter and tangy finish. Softer citrus flavors are present, though the bitterness does overpower a bit. I believe this is much better than last years edition.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9/10
Bell's HopSlam
People wait for this beer every year. I probably get asked every month about this highly sought after beer. Well, the time has come and it is on tap! The nose is beautiful on this Double IPA, with strong hints of onion, pine, grapefruit, mango, pineapple, and black cherry. The nose is amazing and truly worth the name of HopSlam. However, that is where it ends. The flavor is slightly bland and watered down. A burst of lemon is followed by light hints of pine and honey. The finish is even softer with strong hints of incense and more subtle flavors of orange zest, pine, and alcohol. This is still a wonderful Imperial IPA, but still the weakest release out of the last 4 years.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.75/10
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Pint Night News
The Pint Night this week will be a Bring Your Own Pint Night. So feel free to bring your classiest and flashiest glass and show off for everyone. As always, we will be offering some glassware for those who forget their glass. Hope to see you all out here!
Introducing Tyler Mathis
Greetings folks! We have some big news this week. The blog adds another writer as we all know I don't always get the time to put as much information on the blog as I would like. So my fellow beer aficionado, Tyler, will be joining me on the blog as he does on the wall. So look forward to more information from a fresh face, and make sure to let him know how he's doing. Meanwhile, look forward to the reviews which will be hitting the blog sometime tonight.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Weekly Beer Reviews Pt. 1
Greetings folks! Just by sheer chance, we have Jacob back as a guest taster this week. He happened to be passing through, and we happened to be passing judgement on some brews. So here goes with Part 1!
Stone IPA
It has been a while since we have welcomed one of my Top 5 single IPA's on tap. Stone makes a triumphant return onto our wall with this soapy and citrusy ale. The nose is full of lemon, grapefruit zest, cracked pepper, and ranch. The taste was pleasantly bitter with subtle flavors of citrus, soap, parsley, and cracked pepper. The finish has the bitterness lingering with lemon and mineral flavors. This IPA drinks easy, but is heavy on those soapy hops.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 8.5/10
Founders Centennial IPA
Founders is one of my favorite breweries out there, and each time I try it I want to like their IPA. This will not be that time. The nose is interesting with aroma's of fresh linen, chinese food, shrimp, pine, and floral hops. The nose alone threw me off, though Tyler sung its praises. The taste is very bitter, which almost overpowers the light flavors of lemon juice, black cherries, and soap. The finish is incredibly dry with the bitterness ramping up even more to mask the flavors of pomegranite and blackberries. Tyler loved this beer. Jacob and I did not. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 6/10
Founders Imperial Stout
This is one of Founders most impressive beers and is only available for about 2 months out of the year. If you are a stout lover then you owe it to yourself to give this great beer a try. The nose is wonderful with strong aroma's of rich dark chocolate, cream, smoke, chicory, cognac, and vanilla. Tyler declared that it had the best nose of any stout. I couldn't disagree. The flavor is rich and chock full of chocolate and coffee grounds. Softer flavors of maple wood, cherry wood, and blackberries made for a wonderful flavor. The finish was bitter and had wonderful tasting notes that included coffee beans, 70% dark chocolate, espresso, raisins, and light hints of smoke. This is truly an impressive stout.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.5/10
Stone IPA
It has been a while since we have welcomed one of my Top 5 single IPA's on tap. Stone makes a triumphant return onto our wall with this soapy and citrusy ale. The nose is full of lemon, grapefruit zest, cracked pepper, and ranch. The taste was pleasantly bitter with subtle flavors of citrus, soap, parsley, and cracked pepper. The finish has the bitterness lingering with lemon and mineral flavors. This IPA drinks easy, but is heavy on those soapy hops.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 8.5/10
Founders Centennial IPA
Founders is one of my favorite breweries out there, and each time I try it I want to like their IPA. This will not be that time. The nose is interesting with aroma's of fresh linen, chinese food, shrimp, pine, and floral hops. The nose alone threw me off, though Tyler sung its praises. The taste is very bitter, which almost overpowers the light flavors of lemon juice, black cherries, and soap. The finish is incredibly dry with the bitterness ramping up even more to mask the flavors of pomegranite and blackberries. Tyler loved this beer. Jacob and I did not. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 6/10
Founders Imperial Stout
This is one of Founders most impressive beers and is only available for about 2 months out of the year. If you are a stout lover then you owe it to yourself to give this great beer a try. The nose is wonderful with strong aroma's of rich dark chocolate, cream, smoke, chicory, cognac, and vanilla. Tyler declared that it had the best nose of any stout. I couldn't disagree. The flavor is rich and chock full of chocolate and coffee grounds. Softer flavors of maple wood, cherry wood, and blackberries made for a wonderful flavor. The finish was bitter and had wonderful tasting notes that included coffee beans, 70% dark chocolate, espresso, raisins, and light hints of smoke. This is truly an impressive stout.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.5/10
Monday, January 7, 2013
Pint Night News
Greetings folks! I have some early news for you all this week. Our featured beer will be Founders and we will have a few offerings to choose from which include: Founders Centennial IPA, Breakfast Stout, Imperial Stout, and Dry-Hopped Pale Ale. Hopefully we will see you all out here for this wonderful assortment of beers from one of my favorite brewing companies.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Weekly Beer Reviews
We had a special guest taster this week folks. Jacob, a regular at our draft wall, visited us and lent his insight and ratings to go alongside ours.
Three Floyds Gumballhead
This hopped Pale Wheat Ale is one of the most popular beers we put on tap, and with good reason. Light and drinkable with plenty of hop flavors brings in a diverse crowd of people. The nose had a lovely aroma, with hints of lemon zest, cracked pepper, and onions. The taste was nice with soft flavors of lemon pith, mint, soap, and mango. The finish was quick with most of the flavor melting away and leaving very light flavors of lemon juice and wheat. A perfect Summer beer for those of you wishing those warm day were already here.
Tyler, Mike, and Jacob's Rating - 9/10
Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale
Another Three Floyd's had graced our wall. Those nose on this one was also impressive. The nose gave off delightful wafts of fruit medley, tropical fruit, and heavy syrup. The taste had a mineral bite up front, which quickly mellowed into dark berry flavors, cream, and a dash of bitterness. The bitterness continued into the finish with strong flavors of soap and pine.This beer never disappoints even though it is sometimes forgotten behind the likes of Arctic Panzer Wolf, Dreadnaught, and Zombie Dust.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.25/10
Three Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale
Speaking of Zombie Dust, here it is. The creme de la creme from Three Floyds. The nose was diverse with aromas of grapefruit, onions, pepper, raspberries, and light floral notes. The taste was interesting and seemed a little off compared to the last Zombie Dust on tap. Buttered toast, heavy whipping cream, lemon, and honey suckle made for an interesting taste. Onions, oranges, and floral extracts shined through on the finish. This was certainly not what I expected. Tyler and Jacob gave it the ever elusive 10. I wasn't as impressed.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.75/10
Three Floyds Gumballhead
This hopped Pale Wheat Ale is one of the most popular beers we put on tap, and with good reason. Light and drinkable with plenty of hop flavors brings in a diverse crowd of people. The nose had a lovely aroma, with hints of lemon zest, cracked pepper, and onions. The taste was nice with soft flavors of lemon pith, mint, soap, and mango. The finish was quick with most of the flavor melting away and leaving very light flavors of lemon juice and wheat. A perfect Summer beer for those of you wishing those warm day were already here.
Tyler, Mike, and Jacob's Rating - 9/10
Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale
Another Three Floyd's had graced our wall. Those nose on this one was also impressive. The nose gave off delightful wafts of fruit medley, tropical fruit, and heavy syrup. The taste had a mineral bite up front, which quickly mellowed into dark berry flavors, cream, and a dash of bitterness. The bitterness continued into the finish with strong flavors of soap and pine.This beer never disappoints even though it is sometimes forgotten behind the likes of Arctic Panzer Wolf, Dreadnaught, and Zombie Dust.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.25/10
Three Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale
Speaking of Zombie Dust, here it is. The creme de la creme from Three Floyds. The nose was diverse with aromas of grapefruit, onions, pepper, raspberries, and light floral notes. The taste was interesting and seemed a little off compared to the last Zombie Dust on tap. Buttered toast, heavy whipping cream, lemon, and honey suckle made for an interesting taste. Onions, oranges, and floral extracts shined through on the finish. This was certainly not what I expected. Tyler and Jacob gave it the ever elusive 10. I wasn't as impressed.
Mike, Tyler, and Jacob's Rating - 9.75/10
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Pint Night News
Friday will be a very special day indeed. Three Floyds is our featured brewery, and we have quite the lineup. Gumballhead, Alpha King, and Zombie Dust will all be on tap. Bring your own glasses, as it is just the beer this weekend folks (though we always have spares). On one last note, we will NOT be filling any growlers of Zombie Dust during Pint Night on Friday. If you would like a growler, we will have them for sale on Saturday (one per customer).
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