Weekly Beer Reviews

We have a few kegs that have sat in the wings that need to be sold. The age is evident, but they still drink well and we are doing a fantastic price on growlers for all of these beers. Next week will be full of exciting things, but pick up an old favorite this week for a great price.


Three Floyds Pride & Joy Mild Ale

This is, in terms of hops, the weakest of Three Floyds APA's. However, that isn't saying much considering how highly hopped Zombie Dust and Alpha King are. Pride & Joy doesn't try to be overly hoppy, but instead goes towards the quaffable category while remaining quite tasty. The nose is incredibly diverse with aroma's of pine, pineapple, and mango making sure their presence is known immediately. Softer aromas of citrus, soap, banana's, and lavender round out an exceptional aroma. The taste, however, is where this beer shows its age. Crisp up front, it seems to come from a slight over-carbonation. Yet deep flavors of grapefruit and lime were still detected. The finish is refreshing, but the hops skid to a halt with only a bit of black tea. Whereas the malt displays flavors of popcorn and hay. For the price, this is an exceptional APA. However, don't expect something to wow you along the lines of Three Floyds other APA's.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7/10


Three Floyds Jinx Proof Lager

When we tapped this Lager from Three Floyds a couple of months ago, Tyler and I were pleasantly surprised. However, this time around it doesn't seem to last the test of time. The nose is still heavily present with aroma's of grapefruit, coconut, and toast with floral notes immediately picked up. Lighter aroma's of coriander, oranges, and banana were also picked up. Another exciting nose that led to slight disappointment. The flavor has a sour twang before displaying bitter flavors of lemon juice and banana's. The finish is creamy and has a light flavor of white bread. A lot of the flavors seem to have dissipated, though those that are picked up are very well represented in this brew. Still a great buy during this muggy Summer days.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 7.25/10


Abita Vanilla DoubleDog

Many have asked me this question last time we tapped it: Porter or Stout? It is actually an American Strong Ale, and it shows with just how thin this beer is while tasting like a stout. The nose is lighter than I would have expected but displays plenty of aroma's. Hints of cream, vanilla, coffee, cocoa, and sour notes are picked up, though they certainly don't overpower you. The flavor is immediately sour right off the bat. Flavors of vanilla, cherries, and white chocolate dominate the front of this beer. The finish continues those sour notes and contains more tame flavors of cream, roasted coffee, and chocolate milk. All in all, it has a good flavor once you get past those out-of-place sour flavors.

Mike and Tyler's Rating - 6.5/10