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AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:39 pm | |
| Almaza PilsnerBrasserie Almaza S.A.L. | Beirut, Lebanon Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: Adjunct German-style Pilsener ABV - 4% My personal notes: Not a bad brew coming out of Lebanon. This brew poured up a pale golden-colored body with a one-finger fizzy head with minimal retention and lacing effects. There's quite a bit of carbonation going on! Aromas and flavors of grass and apples and something akin to fresh-husked corn. Very light bodied and surprisingly smooth with a dry finish with a nice subtle bite and aftertaste. This would make for a good beer at the BBQ or fish fry. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:46 pm | |
| Rahr & Sons Summertime WheatRahr & Sons Brewing Company | Fort Worth, Texas USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: Hefeweizen ABV - 5.5% IBU - 19 My personal notes: Need a great brew for the BBQ or fish fry? This is the one!! This brew poured up a hazy, dark golden-colored body with a sporty two-fingered head with good retention and lacing effects. Aromas of lemon-grass, oranges, bananas. Flavors of the same and very well balanced. The body is medium-light and very easy to drink with no strong aftertaste; just a nice, clean finish. Pair this up with some smoked chicken or spicy grilled fish or shrimp!! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:51 pm | |
| Full Sail Limited Edition Lager (LTD 05)Full Sail Brewery | Hood River, Oregon USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: American Amber/Red Lager ABV - 5.6% IBU - 28 My personal notes: I can see that it is going to be easy to get hooked on these limited editions from Full Sail!! This brew poured up a dark crimson red-colored body with a light foamy head that quickly dissipated and left minimal lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of caramel, roasted nuts, hops and malts. Flavors of the same; very well-balanced with a crisp, clean, smooth finish. Light bodied so this is a very easy-to-drink brew which makes for a great session beer. Pair it up with some smoked or grilled meats or poultry. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:03 pm | |
| Real Ale Firemans #4Real Ale Brewing Company | Blanco, Texas USA Purchased @ Oliver's Fine Foods - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: American Blonde Ale ABV - 5.1% IBU - 18 My personal notes: Probably THE brew to have with a good fish fry! This brew poured up a golden colored body with a frothy crystal-white head with good retention and lacing effects on the glass. Robust aromas of grapefruit and hops. Flavors of the same along with hints of some spices and clove and sweet malt. Medium-light body and loads of carbonation with a superbly clean finish and no harsh aftertastes. Definitely a quality brew when paired up with spicy fish tacos or a hearty flounder meal! | |
| | | AWMiller
Posts : 531
| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:33 pm | |
| Deschutes Twilight Summer AleDeschutes Brewery | Bend, Oregon USA Purchased @ Oliver's Fine Foods - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Blonde Ale ABV - 5% My personal notes: What an awesome seasonal summer blonde ale! This brew poured up an amber colored body with a two-finger pearl white bubbly head with moderate retention and lacing effects on the glass. Strong aromas of hops and citrus fruits and flavors are the same; strong hops and citrus notes throughout but enough malts to mellow it out on the palate. Medium-light body and a smooth, easy-drinking brew. This would pair well with a really spicy meal such as chicken fajitas, fish tacos, or spicy stuffed shrimp & dirty rice! | |
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:41 pm | |
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| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:45 pm | |
| Strongbow CiderBulmers Cider (Heineken UK) | Hereford, England Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Cider ABV - 5.3% My personal notes: Definitely a cider to have on-hand for those hot summer months! Perfect for those days spent doing yard work or out in the garden; a pleasant alternative to beer! This cider poured up an amber-colored body with a thin head with minimal retention and lacing effects. Aromas of ripe apples and a hint of lemon and grapefruit. Flavors of the same. This is a very light drink and is very easy on the palette; no harsh or bitter aftertaste. Drink it ice cold; heck drink it over ice!! Great for the BBQ and fish frys!! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:52 pm | |
| Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch AleOskar Blues Brewery | Lyons, Colorado USA Style: Scotch Ale ABV - 8% My personal notes: Bring in the choir it is time to sing!!! Another addition to the AW BHoF!! This brew poured up a pitch black body with a tan-colored bubbly head with good retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas and flavors of strong coffee, licorice, chocolate, malts, caramel, and hops. Medium-bodied, creamy, smooth, no harsh aftertaste; just one excellent brew! Enjoy this one with something off the smoker (meats, sausages, salmon) or all by itself as it makes for an excellent dessert beer! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:38 pm | |
| Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown AleSamuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) | Tadcaster, United Kingdom (England) Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: English Brown Ale ABV - 5% My personal notes: Another fine brew from the Samuel Smith brewery! This brew poured up a rich, dark-brown colored body with a light, frothy off-white head with good retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of roasted nuts, grains, toffee, nutmeg, caramel. This medium-bodied brew boasts flavors a roasted hazelnuts, caramel, toffee, and I swear chocolate-flavored saltwater taffy! Very creamy with a nice dry finish with no harsh aftertaste or any bitter bite. A hearty grilled steak would be a perfect pairing with this brew! For a wild game pairing go with dove, duck (roasted), goose (roasted), rabbit, squirrel, or venison (roasted, grilled, or fried). | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:52 pm | |
| Maui CoCoNut PorTeRMaui Brewing Co. | Lahaina, Hawaii USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: American Porter ABV - 5.7% IBU - 30 My personal notes: Now this is one excellent porter!! This brew poured up a jet black body sporting a foamy, creamy, tan-colored head with amazing retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of kona coffee and roasted coconut. Flavors of the same along with sweet malts; the flavors are so well balanced you won’t even know you’re drinking a brew! Medium-bodied, rich and creamy, smooth clean finish with only a slight bitter hit on the finish. Throw some meat on the grill or in the smoker to pair up well with this porter! Wild game considerations would include dove, roasted duck or goose, squirrel, venison, and wild boar. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:48 pm | |
| Deschutes JubelaleDeschutes Brewery | Bend, Oregon USA Purchased @ Oliver's Fine Foods - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Winter Warmer ABV - 6.7% My personal notes: Winter Warmer is not a brew just for winter! This brew poured up a dark brown body with a sporty bubbly head with good retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of caramel, hops, malts, chocolate, coffee, dark fruits (plums, prunes). Flavors of the same with a smooth clean finish full of chocolate and espresso. There are also hints of fig and something akin to candied apples intermingled with all those flavors. Medium-bodied and one that will definitely warm you up! Excellent when paired up with a hearty steak or perhaps some wild game (venison, wild boar, etc.) | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:50 pm | |
| QuilmesCervecería y Maltería Quilmes / Grupo Bemberg | Buenos Aires, Argentina Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Adjunct Pale Lager ABV - 4.9% My personal notes: While this brew is a macro-brew, it beats others in its class by a good margin when it comes to taste! This brew poured up a clear straw-colored body with a one-finger bubbly head with minimal retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of citrus (lemons) and hops. Flavors are very complex but very refreshing and clean. Light-bodied and easy to drink without that harsh skunky smell/aftertaste most adjunct lagers tend to possess. Makes for a great BBQ or fish fry brew! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:53 pm | |
| Samuel Smith’s Imperial StoutSamuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) | Tadcaster, United Kingdom (England) Purchased @ Oliver's Fine Foods - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV - 7% My personal notes: Another fine stout from the boys in Tadcaster! This brew poured up a jet black body with a huge tan-colored foamy head with unending retention and exquisite lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of coffee, dark rum, chocolate, molasses, dark fruits (figs, raisins, or prunes). Flavors of the same. Medium- to Full-bodied, extremely smooth, very creamy and just the right amount of hops to make for a flavorful bite at the end. No harsh aftertastes from the hops or alcohol. Enjoy this brew all by itself; other foods will just distort the brews true flavors! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:55 pm | |
| Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome AleSamuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) | Tadcaster, United Kingdom (England) Purchased @ Oliver's Fine Foods - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Winter Warmer ABV - 6% My personal notes: Another great winter warmer to be enjoyed anytime of the year! This brew poured up a rich dark amber colored body with a thin, foamy head with good retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of toasted malts, hops, and biscuits. Flavors of toasted malts, melted caramel candy, oranges, spices, hops. Medium-bodied and a brew to drink slowly and enjoy no matter the time of year! Nice hoppy bite on the finish; and the finish is really dry. As with most warmers, enjoy this one all by itself to really get at all those flavors in the brew! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:58 pm | |
| Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down AleLagunitas Brewing Company | Petaluma, California USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: American Strong Ale ABV - 9.87% IBU - 74 My personal notes: This brew poured up a dark cherry (or dark mahogany) colored body with an off-white frothy head that quickly dissipated and left minimal lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of hops (lots of hops; lagunitas likes it hoppy), grapefruit. Flavors of the same but include some malts which adds some sweetness to the brew to beat back some of that hops (did I mention this brews has some hops in it?!). Medium-bodied with a little bit of carbonation. Starts off hoppy, ends hoppy with a hoppy punch right in the middle; there is some sweetness from the malts mixed in but still the hops comes through in a strong manner. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:00 pm | |
| Coppers Best Extra StoutCoopers Brewery Limited | Leabrook, Australia Purchased @ the Flying Saucer - Addison, Texas USA Style: Foreign|Export Stout ABV - 6.3% My personal notes: This brew poured up a rich, jet-black body with a one-finger thick tan-colored head with good retention and excellent lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of licorice, chocolate, espresso, and burnt sugars. Flavors of the same but also include vanilla and a little bit of hops for a nice clean bite on the finish. Medium-bodied, very creamy, and easy to drink with no harsh bitterness or aftertaste. Choice cuts of meat either grilled or smoked would be the prime pairing for this hearty Aussie brew! The trick for this brew is all in the pour; there are some sediments (not to worry as these are naturally occurring and won’t harm in any way) in the bottle and when poured right the brew comes out perfect! First, pour about 3/4 of the bottle into your glass. Swirl the remaining portion in the bottle a few times and then slowly pour off into your glass taking care to keep the sediment near the back and not flowing into your glass. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:02 pm | |
| Stone Highway 78 Scotch AleStone Brewing Co. | Escondido, California USA Purchased @ the Flying Saucer - Addison, Texas USA Style: Scotch Ale | Wee Heavy ABV - 8.8% My personal notes: Now this is one collaboration brew that is just stellar! This brew poured up a dark amber body with a nice tan-colored foamy head with great retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of caramel, sugary candy, hops, toffee, scotch. Flavors of the same but this one has a delicious hint of smoke snuck in! Can also detect either figs or well-aged raisins. Medium-bodied and so very creamy and smooth. Definitely a sipping beer. Awesome all by itself or paired up with some spicy fish tacos or beef fajitas! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:04 pm | |
| Jester King Black MetalJester King Craft Brewery | Austin, Texas USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV - 10.4% IBU - 60 My personal notes: Them boys were not jestering around when they made this amazing stout! Chilled it overnight in the fridge and then took it out to sit for an hour. This brew poured up a dark black body with a mocha-colored, thick, foamy head with unending retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of roasted nuts, hops, coffee, toffee, and alcohol. Flavors of the same. Medium-bodied and very rich and creamy. Smooth finish with just a tinge of hops for a nice subtle bite; no harsh aftertaste. Don’t ruin the flavors of this hearty brew! Enjoy it all by itself! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:07 pm | |
| Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot (WTF) AleLagunitas Brewing Company | Petaluma, California USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: American Strong Ale ABV - 7.83% IBU - 64 My personal notes: Well of the Lagunitas line-up, this is the first brew that I’ve tried that has brought about some respects! This brew poured up a deep, dark brown body with one-finger thick head that dissipated quickly but left some nice lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of hops (I think I’ve mentioned on other reviews that Lagunitas is a hop-machine!), caramel, and brown sugar; but not sweet at all. Flavors of the same but surprisingly the hops used in this style are not nearly as bitter as compared to other brews in their line. Medium-bodied with a firm hoppy bite on the finish but nothing overbearing. Would go well with a porterhouse steak or perhaps a venison or wild boar meal. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:09 pm | |
| Squatters India Pale AleUtah Brewers Cooperative | Salt Lake City, Utah USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: IPA ABV - 6% My personal notes: I have found an IPA that I truly enjoy and that’s why it’s going into my BHoF!! For those that know me, I’m a malt-head diligently working to gain an appreciation for IPAs. Squatters has just proved to be the ones that will definitely help me down the hops-path! This brew poured up an amber colored body with a foamy off-white colored head with outstanding retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon-grass, pine, and hops. Flavors of the same but all so very well balanced that the character of this brew is so hard to describe adequately. There’s a slight sweet malty hit on the finish that brings the flavors of this brew full circle! No harsh aftertaste and a very clean and refreshing finish. Pair this brew up with spicy fish/seafood dishes or with some smoked salmon. For wild game this would pair well with duck, pheasant, quail, squirrel, and spicy venison. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:15 pm | |
| Squatters Hop Rising Double IPASquatters Pub Brewery | Salt Lake City, Utah USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Double|Imperial IPA ABV - 9% My personal notes: This brew poured up a dark orange colored body with a hefty, frothy off-white head with generous retention and amazing lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of grapefruit (a hint of lemon perhaps?), floral hops, and spices. Flavors of the same. Medium-bodied and whoa buddy, hoppy! For me this was a mouth-puckering experience but a delicious one all the same. For hop-heads you will definitely enjoying this fine brew! Nice dry finish with no harsh aftertastes. Pair it up with some spicy fish/seafood meals or with some smoked salmon, roasted duck, or spicy venison sausage! | |
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:19 pm | |
| Stone Smoked PorterStone Brewing Co. | Escondido, California USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: Smoked Porter ABV - 5.9% My personal notes: A mighty fine smoked porter! This brew poured up a dark ruby-brown colored body with a nice, foamy mocha-colored head with good retention and amazing lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of heavy cream, coffee, sugars, chocolate and sweet malt. Flavors of the same but light hints of smoke and roasted malts mix in at the finish. Medium- to Full-bodied, thick and creamy; definitely not a brew for those that don’t like big thick brews; somewhat chewy and that’s the way I like them! Hit the smoker and pull off some slow-smoked ribs or some hearty venison steaks or wild boar burgers for an excellent pairing with this brew! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:31 pm | |
| New Belgium La Folie (Lips of Faith) 2011New Belgium Brewing | Fort Collins, Colorado USA Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA Style: Flanders Red Ale ABV - 6% My personal notes: This brew poured up a rich, dark amber colored body sporting a hearty foamy head that quickly dissipated but left a thin sheen on top to form out some amazing lacing effects on the glass. Aromas rich with cherries and sour mash, oak and clover. Flavors of sour cherries (really sour cherries), oak, spices, and clover. Did I mention this bugger was sour?! All flavors are well-balance but it’s the ‘sour’ that you better get prepared for! Medium-bodied with a spicy, sour finish; but very, very refreshing. Pair this sour brew with a thick, juicy grilled steak! | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:34 pm | |
| Wasatch WinterfestUtah Brewers Cooperative | Salt Lake City, Utah USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: American Strong Ale ABV - 7.1% My personal notes: This brew poured up dark chestnut brown body with a thin foamy head with great retention and lacing effects on the glass. Aromas of toasted malts, toffee, caramel, chocolate, and a hint of hops. Flavors of the same with all being well-balanced and enticing one to savor slowly. Medium-bodied with a nice dry finish with just a touch of hoppy bitterness on the end. Excellent for the wintertime by the roaring fire but definitely one that can be enjoyed anytime of the year! This is one brew that is meant to be enjoyed all by itself. Paired up with any foods and you will just distort the flavors and textures that this brew imparts. | |
| | | AWMiller
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| Subject: Re: AW's Beer Reviews Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:38 pm | |
| Wasatch The Devastator Double BockUtah Brewers Cooperative | Salt Lake City, Utah USA Purchased @ Beer & Wine World - Mansfield, Texas USA Style: Doppelbock ABV - 8% My personal notes: Oh what a silky smooth double bock; worthy of induction into the AW BHoF! This brew poured up a rich mahogany-colored body with a one-finger off-white bubbly head that dissipated quickly but left amazing lacing effects on the glass. Aromas caramel, toasted malts, warm biscuits (Hungry Jack style), cocoa powder (like Nestles Quik) and a light hint of espresso. Flavors of the same but oh so wonderfully balanced. Medium-bodied, lightly carbonated, and goes down real smooth with no bitter aftertastes. Easy to drink so keep an eye on how many you have had! Pair this brew up with a wild game dinner (rattlesnake, venison, wild boar, or a hearty squirrel stew). | |
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