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58 by scredsfan on Full Moon Winter Ale

scredsfan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:27:50 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 58; By: scredsfan; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC; Date: Nov. 11th, 2009 at 3:27 p.m.; Comment:
Malty, but not much else to distinguish it. Though it may be a nice introduction to the world of craft beer for newbs, it leaves us old-timers wanting something with a little more character.; Characteristics: amber malty

91 by NickPepera on Fat Tire

NickPepera — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:10:31 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 91; By: NickPepera; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Chicago, IL; Date: Nov. 11th, 2009 at 6:10 a.m.; Comment:
This beer is one of my favorites! Extremely easy to drink and tastes delicious. I have been on a Belgian beer kick as of late and have reviewed several myself at www.DrinkAColdOne.com!; Characteristics: rich smooth

1 by NickPepera on 120 Minute IPA

NickPepera — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:54:22 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 1; By: NickPepera; Where and how: from a Snifter in Chicago, IL; Date: Nov. 11th, 2009 at 5:54 a.m.; Comment:
This beer tastes like shit to me!; Characteristics: dirt shit strong

77 by vito613 on Paulaner Hefe-Weizen

vito613 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:28:00 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 77; By: vito613; Where and how: from a Pint glass in San Marcos, TX; Date: Nov. 9th, 2009 at 7:28 p.m.; Comment:
I don’t know what i am missing but this was just average for me. Nothing spectacular but not bad.; Characteristics:

75 by vito613 on Samuel Adams Winter Lager

vito613 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:25:35 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 75; By: vito613; Where and how: from a Pint glass in San Marcos, TX; Date: Nov. 9th, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.; Comment:
I thought this was a good amber bock beer. I tasted alot of ginger, less cinnamon and no orange. Good one from Samuel Adams.; Characteristics:

65 by Red Grant on Heineken Lager

Red Grant — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:49:26 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 65; By: Red Grant; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Cicero, IL; Date: Nov. 9th, 2009 at 5:49 p.m.; Comment:
I’m rather fond of this beer. It’s not perfect, far from it but it brings back a lot of old memories.; Characteristics: clean light

20 by Red Grant on Blue Moon Belgian White

Red Grant — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:37:47 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 20; By: Red Grant; Where and how: from a Bottle in Cicero, IL; Date: Nov. 9th, 2009 at 12:37 a.m.; Comment:
I made the mistake of letting a non-drinking friend of mine purchase beer for us; we let the brand be his choice. He said he wanted to give it a try and all that. The taste of this was rather sour there was a hint of citrus… but overall it was pretty rank. As I neared the half-way point of the bottle, I came to the point where I just wanted to finish it without “savoring” the taste and so I drank it fast. Definitely not my favorite beer.; Characteristics: citrus light sour

95 by DavidMead on Great Lakes Christmas Ale

DavidMead — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:44:09 -0800

Beer review

Rating: 95

By: DavidMead

Where and how: from a Pint glass in Willowick, OH

Date: Nov. 8th, 2009 at 5:44 p.m.

Comment:

This is a great pint. Reminds me of a few beers I used to drink in England.

Strong taste and flavour, but not overpowering. I would be happy to drink this all year round if it wasn’t a seasonal.

Characteristics: brown spiced strong

79 by Matt Johnson on Hofbräu Original

Matt Johnson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:03:52 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 79; By: Matt Johnson; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Renton, WA; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 7:03 p.m.; Comment:
Hoppy and bitter. Pretty sour aftertaste but not in a bad way. The fact that it comes in a full pint bottle is a total plus.; Characteristics:

89 by Matt Johnson on Celebrator

Matt Johnson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:32 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 89; By: Matt Johnson; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Renton, WA; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 6:53 p.m.; Comment:
An amazing amount of color and depth. Smokey, hoppy with a little bit of spice. Tons of flavor. Totally killer!; Characteristics:

80 by Keith on White Lighting

Keith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:32:08 -0800

Beer review

Rating: 80

By: Keith

Where and how: from a Goblet in San Francisco, CA

Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.

Comment:

Pours a nice light golden amber with a fizzy tan head that fades away quickly. Lots of action on the pour, I expect lots of carbonation.

It’s is very carbonated and has a light body. It’s got a nice, refreshing flavor though. Lots of citrus and a hint of spice. Almost like a very mild, wheaty, cider with a nice crisp finish.

Characteristics: carbonated citrus fizzy light spices

70 by Paul Broenen on hen’s tooth

Paul Broenen — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:59:27 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 70; By: Paul Broenen; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Cannon Falls, MN; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 3:59 p.m.; Comment:
I like this ale a lot, but I have noticed considerable variability in its flavor (and carbonation), which I suspect is related to the age of the beer. I would love to try this ale fresh, in England, from a tap.; Characteristics: bitter full

89 by Paul Broenen on Old Speckled Hen

Paul Broenen — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:17 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 89; By: Paul Broenen; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Cannon Falls, MN; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 3:44 p.m.; Comment:
A full-flavored ale with a blissfully bitter finish, this was my beer of choice before discovering my gluten allergy. We regularly special-ordered this flavorful beer into our small town liquor store to ensure that there were always a couple of bottles in the fridge. More consistent flavor than Morland’s Hen’s Tooth ale.; Characteristics: bitter full

65 by scredsfan on Roxy Rolles

scredsfan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:55:01 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 65; By: scredsfan; Where and how: from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 2:55 p.m.; Comment:
Pours amber with medium head and quite a bit of lacing. Odd aroma - reminded me of the Apricot flavor of Magic Hat’s #9. Very bitter and hoppy - crisp finish, but the hoppiness lingers. An ok beer from Magic Hat, but probably not one I’ll buy again.; Characteristics: bitter hoppy

79 by Jon Culver on Sweetwater Festive Ale 2009

Jon Culver — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:38:51 -0800

Beer review: Rating: 79; By: Jon Culver; Where and how: from a Bottle in Auburn, AL; Date: Nov. 7th, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.; Comment:
What? A dark beer from Sweetwater? Hard to believe, but my taste buds do not lie. They offer up a great porter for their 2009 Festive Ale. Surprisingly light for this beer genre, it still has all the dark roasted flavors you might expect. Sweet molasses and a coffee-esque finish. Unlike most porters, quite drinkable (talking quantity, here). Sweetwater does great things with hops, but I am most pleased with their darker offering.; Characteristics: dark