Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on April 23, 2013 by The Great Zlatan
Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale is an American Strong Ale, 9.70% ABV. Appearance: An aggressive pour yields a massive head that diminishes fairly quickly. The ale itself is a cloudy bronze color. Fairly decent lacing. Smell: Like a forest of piney hops, some floral hops mixed in. I get hints of Belgian spices as well. [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on March 7, 2013 by The Great Zlatan
Schneider Weisse Tap 6 Unser Aventinus is a Weizenbock, 8.20% ABV. Appearance: Pours a hazy brown with a near 2-finger head. Minimal lacing is left behind. Smell: Bready and fruity. Almost like banana bread with some bock/tripel notes as well. Mouthfeel: Smooth, creamy, and a little warming. Medium carbonation. Taste: Very complex. A great combination [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on February 27, 2013 by The Great Zlatan
The Perfect Crime is a collaborative Saison by Evil Twin, Stillwater, and Stone Brewing Co. 6.80% ABV. Appearance: Dark brown, nearly black pour that yields a half-finger head. Decent lacing. Smell: Roasted malts, smokey aromas, Belgian yeast, slight fruitiness as well. Mouthfeel: Creamy body, medium carbonation. Taste: Instantly hit with smokey, roasty goodness that doesn’t [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on January 22, 2013 by The Great Zlatan
Lagunitas Sucks Brown Shugga Substitute Ale is a limited release American Imperial/Double IPA. 7.85% ABV. Appearance: Pours a nice golden color with a half-finger head. Smell: Citrus hops and grapefruit. A bit of sweet caramel beneath the hops. Mouthfeel: Medium carbonation with a medium body. Slightly creamy as well. Taste: Incredibly crisp and clean hop flavors. Very [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on December 28, 2012 by The Great Zlatan
Supplication is an American Wild Ale, aged with Pinot Noir. 7.00% ABV. Appearance: Pours a ruby red with minimal head. Slight left behind. Smell: Tart cherries, vanilla, and oak. Wonderful nose on this. Mouthfeel: Medium carbonation, but very smooth. Dry finish. Taste: A complex blend of various flavors, yet not overpowering and not too tart. [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on December 21, 2012 by The Great Zlatan
Sculpin IPA is an American IPA, 7.00% ABV. Served from the bottle to the glass. Appearance: Pours a nice orange with an off-white, nearly two-finger head. Plenty of sticky lacing that hangs around for the majority of the pint. Smell: A fantastic smelling IPA. Huge citrus and grapefruit upfront with plenty of piney notes beneath. [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on December 12, 2012 by The Great Zlatan
Big Worse is an American Barleywine, 12.00% ABV. Appearance: Pours a reddish, swampy brown color with a half-finger head that vanished quickly. Smell: Wonderful booziness with hints of toffee and hops. Mouthfeel: Initially slick, but the finish is sticky. A little lighter than I expected. Taste: A bit on the hoppy side, but very balanced. [...]
Posted in Beer, Findings and Tastings on November 28, 2012 by The Great Zlatan
Beer Geek Breakfast is an oatmeal stout brewed with coffee. 7.5% ABV. Served in a chilled glass. Appearance: Pours black with a nice finger-sized head, which gradually slims. Some lacing is left. Smell: Coffee notes and roasted malt. Slight toffee and smokiness as well. Mouthfeel: Smooth, medium-bodied. Slight chew, but very creamy. Finish is clean [...]
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