Dec 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Winter months mean more frequent releases at Town Hall Brewery. The Weizenbock features rich caramel maltiness with notes of raisin, banana and clove. A touch of vanilla in the aftertaste and a light bit of warming from the 7.2% ABV. Unfiltered, this wonderful... Read More
Dec 7, 2011 | Beer Reviews
As the second offering in the Schell’s Stag Series, No. 2 is a farmhouse ale made with Minnesota wild rice. The earthy and nutty notes that wild rice imparts really works well in this brew. Nice and dry so it drinks wonderfully. I suddenly realize I need a... Read More
Dec 6, 2011 | Beer Reviews
This big brown ale was inspired by Belgian Trappist monks and weighs in at a heft 11.5% ABV. Nice and complex, Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Rigor Mortis ABT has notes of chocolate and caramel along with some fruit and spice. The brewer suggests aging this brew at least 6... Read More
Dec 2, 2011 | Beer Reviews
The Divine Reserve series from Saint Arnold has brewed up some fantastic beers. Divine Reserve 7 is a Weizenbock released in September of 2008. With a couple years of age on it this brew is tasting even more fantastic than when first released. Plenty of wheat... Read More
Dec 1, 2011 | Beer Reviews
A hoppy anniversary beer from Stone? No way! While they’ve all been good, none have lived up to what 10th was. That one was amazing. The 15th Anniversary is a Escodinian Imperial Black IPA. Plenty of hops to offset the big malt body and cut through the... Read More
Nov 30, 2011 | Bar Pictures
A wonderful farmhouse ale with black mission figs, hibiscus flowers, and white pepper plus the addition of brettanomyces, Avery Fifteen aged wonderfully. The brett really did great things here and imparted great flavors. Sadly these bottles have finally started to... Read More
