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.
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