Checking under every bottlecap for the best beers around.
Chimay, Belgium is home to one of the most famous abbey breweries in the world in the Scourmont Abbey which produces the Chimay line of beers. Being their 150th anniversary they released Speciale Cent Cinquante in commemoration, and they have lived up to their legacy in every way. Firstly, this will grab hold of your nostrils... Continue Reading →
This bottle is as intimidating as the name and is even looks the part when poured into a glass. It's a dark purple/red color and looks thick. The smells are mostly of fruits of the same color as the liquid; cherry, some blackberry, plum, and grapes. This one smells much like a wine would smell,... Continue Reading →
Newcastle's summer seasonal isn't quite the same as many American craft breweries' seasonals. As an English bitter beer, it's less fruity and "summery", but that doesn't mean it's not a good summer seasonal. The color is a dark golden yellow, darker than the bright yellow star on the label. The aroma is malty, with a very... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest, the name of this one influenced my choice to order it. It also helps that I love Belgian IPAs, and this one lived up to its homeland's reputation for beer. Piraat is brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V., located in a village in Belgium's northeast. It pours a wonderful golden-amber color, and... Continue Reading →
Bridgeport Summer Squeeze is a summer seasonal that incorporates yuzu fruit and lemongrass, making it a light, refreshing beer that is perfect for its season. It is golden like the sun, with a thick, white, cloud-like foam on top. The smell is wonderful, with the lemongrass coming out strongly along with some other citrus hints.... Continue Reading →
Here's a great offering from Tallgrass Brewing Company in Manhattan, Kansas. 8-Bit Pale Ale is a beer that has gotten some people really excited, and not only because of the awesome, throwback can. They've used Galaxy Hops, which are a citrus-strong hop variety out of Australia which doesn't disappoint. 8-Bit pours a bright, hazy orange-golden... Continue Reading →
Dogfish Head Brewing Company is one of those companies in beer that people hear they absolutely have to try, and one of the biggest reasons for this is their 90 Minute IPA, an Imperial India Pale Ale that is often cited as the standard for Imperial IPAs. There's a reason behind this, and from start... Continue Reading →
This is a beer from 8 Degrees Brewing Company in County Cork, Ireland. As an English Porter it delivers a great, malty taste. The bottle says it is balanced well using old world hops, I would say that it definitely leans toward the malts. Even though it leans strongly toward malts, I can't help but... Continue Reading →
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