Monthly Archives: May 2009
Freetail Brewing Co's Interloper Stout
Brewed as an American Stout, Jason Davis in his infinite and unquestionable wisdom decided to add Belgian yeast to this one. Stouts are originally British in origin, with some hailing from the Emerald Isle as well. American stouts deviate a … Continue reading
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
This brew is an example of an Imperial Stout. Beers of this style tend to be higher in alcohol and malts than you average stout. Not a lot of carbonation, but include roasted malt and chocolate flavors. Moderate to high … Continue reading
The Pike Brewing Co's Pike IPA
An example of an American IPA . Color can range from pale golden to red and often are cloudy. The American IPA is typically big on hops and often a little herbal or citrus flavor. If you get a good … Continue reading
Rahr and Son's Buffalo Butt
This one is also an example of an American Amber Ale or Red Ale. As stated previously, this style usually heavier on the malt, contains hops and very often has a fruity character to it, with spices sometimes present. It … Continue reading
Green Flash Brewing Co's Hop Head Red Ale
This one is also an example of an American Amber Ale or Red Ale. This style usually heavier on the malt, contains hops and very often has a fruity character to it, with spices sometimes present. It has been said … Continue reading
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery's Immort Ale
This one is an example of an American Strong Ale. Typically, these tend to be nothing more than a very strong American Ale. Not really a specific style and often describe an American craft brew that has a much higher … Continue reading
Brewery Ommegang's Abbey Ale
This one is an example of a dubbel or double. Typically these have a lot of malt, some spice and a hint of alcohol. Fruit aromas and flavors are often present as a nice accent. Hops can often be present … Continue reading