Jul 28, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Another great New Belgium Lips of Faith brew, Vrienden is a collabeeration brew between New Belgium and Allagash. This nicely soured brew has notes of Brettanomyces in the aroma and nice sour flavors thanks to Lactobacillus. A bit of time in the cellar will likely do... Read More
Jul 26, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Part of the Mad Hatter series, Farmhouse Hatter gets it’s character from Belgian yeast with a fruity nose and flavor. Notes of bubblegum in both the aroma and flavor along with light spicy yeast notes. This brew is slightly sweeter than Rye Hatter. Get them... Read More
Jul 19, 2011 | Beer Reviews
A gift from a friend, I was warned that these bottles didn’t properly carbonate (something thats all too common from Lost Abbey). I left this beer out of the cellar and at room temperature for over two years in hopes that it might get some bit of carbonation... Read More
Jul 18, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Stone Imperial Russian Stout is a great imperial stout and is available at a very nice price for a beer of this size. It’s great when first released each spring but even better with a couple years of age on it. This bottle aged 4 years before being consumed... Read More
Jul 10, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Another one of the Mad Hatter series, pills Rye Hatter India Pale Ale has a spicy fruity hop aroma with a light touch of bubblegum. The nice dry spicy rye flavors come up front and then fruity hops on the aftertaste. Rye is always a tasty addition. Read More
Jul 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews
New Holland has taken their Mad Hatter India Pale Ale and done some fun things with it. The Mad Hatter series offers a couple twists. Black Hatter Black India Pale Ale has decent hop aroma thats light on the roasted malt. Nice Centennial hops in the finish but a... Read More
