As a big fan of pumpkin beers I’d have to say I’m disappointed with this one. The tartness overwhelms the pumpkin flavor and it tastes more alcoholic then it actually is (5.9% ABV). Really not much else to say on this one.
Grade: C+
Archive for December, 2011
Beer Review: Jolly Pumpkin – La Parcela
Posted in Beer Reviews, tagged Jolly Pumpkin on December 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Beer Review: Stone – Vertical Epic 11.11.11
Posted in Beer Reviews on December 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Starts off with a spicy smell, but the first taste is a lot of cinnamon flavor. There is a nice finish of a little heat. Overall I liked the beer, but there is a bitter aftertaste that is more noticeable as you finish the bottle.
Grade: B+
Beers Travels – Frankenmuth Brewery
Posted in Beer Trips & Travel on December 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
On the first weekend of December I found myself in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The reason for the trip was to experience the town’s epic devotion to the Christmas season, including a couple visits to Bronner’s. While the point of the trip was not beer focused, I (of course) made sure to stop in the local brewery across the street from out hotel, Frankmuth Brewery.
The Brewery itself was very nice and had a great atmosphere. I tried three different beers, the Hefeweizen, the Batch 69 American Style IPA, and the Harvest Ale. All three were good beers, nothing amazing, but very solid. I’d have to say the Hefe and Harvest were a notch ahead of the IPA. I would definitely recommend stopping in if you’re ever in the area.
Review: Goose Island – Bourbon County Stout Rare
Posted in Beer Reviews on December 20, 2011| 3 Comments »
This next review comes from my friend Sean Colleran who you will see here with more reviews in the future.
Recently cracked open a Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Rare, and was a little disappointed. It’s a fantastic beer, but it’s maybe 10% better than the regular version, and it’s 500% more expensive. It’s a little smoother than the standard version because it’s a few years old, and the bourbon aftertaste is slightly better because they used barrels from a better whisky. Otherwise, it’s the same as any other Bourbon County Stout, and still not as good as the Vanilla or Coffee versions, which are also way cheaper and (ironically) rarer. While its insane price and over-hyped release make it a very poor value, it’s still one of the best barrel aged stouts around. Pours as thick as motor oil, lots of great flavors (chocolate, vanilla, bourbon, and oak), and a nice warming feeling from the high alcohol. A+ beer, but not worth standing in line outside in minus six degree weather for the privilege of shelling out more than $50 per bottle on a beer that is rare in name only and not as good as some of their other offerings.
Grade (due to price): B
Review: Figure 8 – Rye Knot
Posted in Beer Reviews on December 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A big strong taste to start with the rye flavor. Ends with like a traditional but solid porter. When first looking at the beer I thought I’d be able to have 1 at most, but much more drinkable than anticipated.
Grade: B+
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