Brewery: Left Hand Brewing Company
Location: Longmont, CO
Serving: Imperial Pint
Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen
ABV: 6%
One of my favorite seasons has arrived and along with it comes a favorite style. Oktoberfest.
Before heading over the the UL game we figured a few good pints would be best. Although
this isn't my first time having this brew it does suprise me every year with how good it is. The beer comes out with very little head and a dark brown color. I highly recommend this brew.
Rating: A
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ziegenbock
Brewery: Anheuser Busch
Location: Houston, TX
Serving: Draft/Pint
Style: American Bock?
ABV: ?
I saw a Texas shaped tap handle at the bar and then noticed on the wall a poster for this beer with the slogan, "Only Texans Get It!". I should have known better but I had to try it out. With my first sip I thought, man that really tastes just like Amberbock. Don't let the dark red colour fool you, it lacks taste and aroma. A completely generic beer. I later found out Ziegenbock is brewed by AB so it makes sense. I will avoid this from now on. I guess not being a "Texan" I just don't get it.
Rating: D
Location: Houston, TX
Serving: Draft/Pint
Style: American Bock?
ABV: ?
I saw a Texas shaped tap handle at the bar and then noticed on the wall a poster for this beer with the slogan, "Only Texans Get It!". I should have known better but I had to try it out. With my first sip I thought, man that really tastes just like Amberbock. Don't let the dark red colour fool you, it lacks taste and aroma. A completely generic beer. I later found out Ziegenbock is brewed by AB so it makes sense. I will avoid this from now on. I guess not being a "Texan" I just don't get it.
Rating: D
Live Oak Liberation
Brewery: Live Oak Brewery
Location: Austin, TX
Serving: Draft/Pint
Style: IPA
ABV: 6.0%
I had this on tap at the Spider House. It's a nice burnt orange colour. The smell was all citrus. It has a nice bitterness throughout with just a tad bit of sweetness to keep things in check. Refreshing and tasty.
Rating: B
Location: Austin, TX
Serving: Draft/Pint
Style: IPA
ABV: 6.0%
I had this on tap at the Spider House. It's a nice burnt orange colour. The smell was all citrus. It has a nice bitterness throughout with just a tad bit of sweetness to keep things in check. Refreshing and tasty.
Rating: B
Friday, August 8, 2008
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Brewery: Stone Brewing Company
Location: Calinfornia
Serving: 22oz Bomber
Style: American Strong Ale
ABV: 7.2%
Lauren works on Thursday nights so I had a bachelor's dinner. Bratwurst and beer. Man was it delicious. My sister gave me a bottle of Arrogant Bastard as a going away gift so I decided to pop it open. It was a nice dark rust colour with a small tan head. Lots of aromas going on here. There was a nice toasty malt smell paired with hops aromas and alcohol. The first thing I tasted was malt, nice and toasted. I love malty beer. A strong bitterness comes in a bit later to balance things out. It paired perfectly with the sausage. Success!
Rating: A
Location: Calinfornia
Serving: 22oz Bomber
Style: American Strong Ale
ABV: 7.2%
Lauren works on Thursday nights so I had a bachelor's dinner. Bratwurst and beer. Man was it delicious. My sister gave me a bottle of Arrogant Bastard as a going away gift so I decided to pop it open. It was a nice dark rust colour with a small tan head. Lots of aromas going on here. There was a nice toasty malt smell paired with hops aromas and alcohol. The first thing I tasted was malt, nice and toasted. I love malty beer. A strong bitterness comes in a bit later to balance things out. It paired perfectly with the sausage. Success!
Rating: A
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Beer 30 Light
Brewery: Melanie Brewing CO
Location: La Crosse, WI
Serving: cans
Style: Pale Lager
ABV: 3.8%
At first glance I thought it was a joke, Beer Brand Beer, but no this is real. At just over $3 for a 6 pack the O'Flynn took the bait and we tried this purple can of beer brand beer. At first, 2nd and so on drinks there was almost nothing to taste. The carbonation is stronger than the brew itself. It's not until those last 2 swigs where this beer earns its distinction. God awful. The temperature from you hands heats this brew very rapidly so it must be drank quickly or else....I'm glad I tried this brew but know it has not achieved a spot in my rotation.
Rating: C+
Location: La Crosse, WI
Serving: cans
Style: Pale Lager
ABV: 3.8%
At first glance I thought it was a joke, Beer Brand Beer, but no this is real. At just over $3 for a 6 pack the O'Flynn took the bait and we tried this purple can of beer brand beer. At first, 2nd and so on drinks there was almost nothing to taste. The carbonation is stronger than the brew itself. It's not until those last 2 swigs where this beer earns its distinction. God awful. The temperature from you hands heats this brew very rapidly so it must be drank quickly or else....I'm glad I tried this brew but know it has not achieved a spot in my rotation.
Rating: C+
Monday, July 28, 2008
Red's Rye
Brewery: Founders Brewing Company
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Serving: 12 oz Bottle
Style: Rye Beer
ABV: 6.4%
I picked up a six pack of this for our going away party. I wanted to start the day with some decent beer. Poured into a glass, it was dark orange with a medium white head. The head left some lace stuck all down the sides of the glass. Always a plus. This has one of the best aromas I've ever smelled in a beer. It was spicy with lots of fruit and herb from the hops. It starts off with a sweet malty flavor and then you get some of the citrus. The rye added a spiciness and it finishes with a bitter punch of the hops. The rye and the hops dominate but it's well balanced and very delicious.
Rating: A
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Serving: 12 oz Bottle
Style: Rye Beer
ABV: 6.4%
I picked up a six pack of this for our going away party. I wanted to start the day with some decent beer. Poured into a glass, it was dark orange with a medium white head. The head left some lace stuck all down the sides of the glass. Always a plus. This has one of the best aromas I've ever smelled in a beer. It was spicy with lots of fruit and herb from the hops. It starts off with a sweet malty flavor and then you get some of the citrus. The rye added a spiciness and it finishes with a bitter punch of the hops. The rye and the hops dominate but it's well balanced and very delicious.
Rating: A
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Upland Maibock
Brewery: Upland Brewing Company
Location: Richo's
Serving: Imperial Pint
Style: Seasonal (Heller Bock)
ABV: 7.5%
Met up with some friends from out of town at Richo's to have a pint. As old as the food gets they keep you coming back with all the great brews. In this instance I chose the Maibock. At first glance you could hardly tell the difference between Miller's Hop Devil and this one but taste will prevail. A mild flavor in a beer that could probably just be described in the lager family was one that will be repeated.
Rating: B+
Location: Richo's
Serving: Imperial Pint
Style: Seasonal (Heller Bock)
ABV: 7.5%
Met up with some friends from out of town at Richo's to have a pint. As old as the food gets they keep you coming back with all the great brews. In this instance I chose the Maibock. At first glance you could hardly tell the difference between Miller's Hop Devil and this one but taste will prevail. A mild flavor in a beer that could probably just be described in the lager family was one that will be repeated.
Rating: B+
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