Thursday, August 16, 2012
News Update
Sorry for the lack of information this week folks. I worked a couple of mornings and getting the information on morning shift has been difficult. However, I should have all the news for tastings and beer today. So check back later this afternoon into late Thursday night. Thanks for your patience.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Weekly Beer Reviews
Wells Banana Bread Beer
This English beer has had a devoted following in our store, and so we welcomed this one on tap to see what all of the fuss was about. The nose was diverse, and certainly lives up to its name. Bananas, raisins, bread, brown sugar, and a hint of cola made for a wonderfully enticing aroma. The taste certainly lived up to the name of the beer as well, with flavors of banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. It finished with a slight bitterness. Despite all the descriptions, this one isn't sweet.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
Three Floyds Alpha King
This was a particularly fresh keg of Alpha King, and I just couldn't wait to get it on tap. The nose is enticing, with soapy hops blending with citrus and fresh hops. The taste is pleasantly bitter, with hints of honey and pine. That pine continues straight into the finish, with a woody quality that fit the bitterness. Honestly, it wa quite the enjoyable beer to consume. If you are a fan of Pale Ales, this is the way to go on the tap wall right now.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9.25/10
Left Hand Chainsaw Ale
This has always been my favorite Left Hand beer. This American Strong Ale has a nose of sweet grapes, raisins, caramel, and burnt sugar. The taste is bitter, with herbal and pine hops showing off wonderful flavors. You get a bit of tropical fruit right before the finish that is earthy with hints of charred oak. If you like hops and malt, this beer is very well-balanced.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
This English beer has had a devoted following in our store, and so we welcomed this one on tap to see what all of the fuss was about. The nose was diverse, and certainly lives up to its name. Bananas, raisins, bread, brown sugar, and a hint of cola made for a wonderfully enticing aroma. The taste certainly lived up to the name of the beer as well, with flavors of banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. It finished with a slight bitterness. Despite all the descriptions, this one isn't sweet.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
Three Floyds Alpha King
This was a particularly fresh keg of Alpha King, and I just couldn't wait to get it on tap. The nose is enticing, with soapy hops blending with citrus and fresh hops. The taste is pleasantly bitter, with hints of honey and pine. That pine continues straight into the finish, with a woody quality that fit the bitterness. Honestly, it wa quite the enjoyable beer to consume. If you are a fan of Pale Ales, this is the way to go on the tap wall right now.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 9.25/10
Left Hand Chainsaw Ale
This has always been my favorite Left Hand beer. This American Strong Ale has a nose of sweet grapes, raisins, caramel, and burnt sugar. The taste is bitter, with herbal and pine hops showing off wonderful flavors. You get a bit of tropical fruit right before the finish that is earthy with hints of charred oak. If you like hops and malt, this beer is very well-balanced.
Mike and Tyler's Rating - 8.5/10
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Weekend Tasting
Wine Tasting
Friday, August 10th, 4 - 7 PM
Weinkeller Erbach Riesling (2011)
Vida Mar Chardonnay (2010)
Morada Sangria (NV)
Alain Jaume Cotes Du Rhone (2009)
Shotfire Shiraz (2009)
Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 11th, 3 - 6 PM
Le Cluzet Blanc (2009)
Cortenova Pinot Grigio (2010)
Morada Sangria (NV)
Le Cluzet Rouge (2009)
The Royal Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon (2009)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Pint Night News
We already have some Pint Night News for you all. Friday's Pint Night will be Goose Island. Sofie and Honkers will be on tap for sure, and we will try and get a couple other goodies for you. We will have standard pint glasses for $3. Goose Island stemmed glasses will be $5 a pop. The beer itself will be $2 for the Honkers a fill, and $4 for the Sofie per fill. Hope to see you all out here!
Friday, August 3, 2012
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
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
Weekend Tasting
Wine Tasting
Friday, August 3rd, 4 - 7 PM
Urban Riesling (2011)
Santa Ema Select Sauvignon Blanc (2011)
Montebuena Rioja (2010)
Il Bastardo Sangiovese (2011)
Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 4th, 3 - 6 PM
Parrot Mountain Chardonnay (2010)
Le Cluzet Blanc (2009)
Le Cluzet Rouge (2009)
San Elias Merlot (2011)
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Pint Night News
We have a double Pint Night this week folks. The featured beer is Chimay's Tripel, with Belgian Goblets for sale. A glass and a fill will set you back $12. The second featured beer of the week will be Bell's Oberon and Best Brown. This more affordable option will set you back $6 for a glass and a fill. Hope to see you all out there!
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