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HamFon's BrewPub Ratings
The purpose if this page is to keep track of brewpubs that I've visited. If you are interested in brewpubs or
microbreweries in many other locations, check out some of the links on my
Other Info tab.
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I rate brewpubs since I am a home brewer, and I like many
styles of beer. Also, it seems that most brewpubs have exceptionally
good food, since most of it is made-from-scratch (often with left-over
brewing grain, etc.).
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AZ USA: Scottsdale: Hops Bistro and Brewery1999/01: Scottsdale, Arizona. Brewpub at Scottsdale Fashion Square (mall) and 8668 E Shea Blvd (602) 998-7777. Chips were fresh and hot (E), salsa were homemade (E), guacamole was VG. Visited on 23 Jan 1999. 6-5oz beers for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Brewers Blonde Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | crisp | Kolsch | | | draft | |
| Grand Slam Golden Ale | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | hoppy | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| IPA | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | smooth | American IPA | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Paradise Porter | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | smoky | Brown porter | | | draft | |
| Raspberry Royale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | fruity; not tart | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Sunset Red | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Three Peat Wheat | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | banana; clove | Weissbier | | | draft | |
CA USA: San Francisco: E+O Trading Co2004/01: San Francisco, CA, 415-693-0307. Visited 17 Jan 2004 with Caroline. A unique brewpub with southeast Asian (Indonedia, Viet Nam, Bali, Thai, etc.) theme and food. Food was $12-20 range, above average (4). All beers were brewed at Pyramid in Berkeley CA, except the Stout which was brewed on-site. Sampler of 5-3 oz beers for $3.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| King's Stout | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | burnt caramel; light hops | Sweet stout | black but can see th | 3 | draft | |
| Pyramid Hefeweisen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | banana | American Wheat | cloudy light straw | 3 | draft | not yeasty for a wheat |
| Pyramid IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | hops | American IPA | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Pyramid Pilsner | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | juniper; malty | German Pilsner | light straw | 3 | draft | |
| Pyramid Seasonal | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | cloves | winter beer | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | |
CA USA: San Francisco: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant2004/01: San Francisco, CA, 415-243-8246. Visited 16 January 2004 with Caroline. Sampler of 4-2 oz beers for free(!).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Dunkles | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | caramel | Dunkel Lager | dark amber | 3 | draft | 13%; OGPlato 5.13; unfiltered |
| Marzen | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Oktoberfest / marzen | amber | 2 | draft | 13.5%; OGPlato 5.7 |
| Pilsner | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | banana; malt; smooth | German Pilsner | straw | 3 | draft | 12.0%; OGPlato 5.3 |
| Winter Seasonal | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | coffee | winter beer | very dark amber | 2 | draft | |
CA USA: San Francisco: San Francisco Brewing Company2004/01: 155 Columbus, San Francisco, CA 415-434-3344. Visited 17 Jan 2004 with Caroline. Celebrating 18th year anniversary of the brewpub. Food was bar snacks with a salsa verde, edemame (3). Sampler of 8-2 oz beers for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| 18th Anniversary ale | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | malt | ESB | brown | 2 | draft | |
| Albatross lager | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | lager | light straw | 2 | draft | |
| Billy Goat bock | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | caramel; winey | Doppelbock | dark copper | 2 | draft | 0.09 |
| Christmas Cheer | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | molasses; coriander; sweet winey | Doppelbock | dark copper | 2 | draft | |
| Emperor Norton lager | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | lager | dark straw | 3 | draft | |
| Gripman's Porter | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | watery | Brown porter | dark brown | 2 | draft | |
| Pony Express ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | dark straw | 2 | draft | |
| Shanghai IPA | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | banana | American IPA | amber | 2 | draft | |
CA USA: San Jose: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant1997/02: 33 E. San Fernando, San Jose, CA (408) 294-6785. Visited Wednesday at 9:00PM (19 Feb 1997) - No wait. Service was very good. I had Satays (shish-k-bob's) (2 sticks per order, about $2 each): Lamb (E), Chicken/Potato (E), Scallops/Mushroom (G), Shrimp (E). Also Ginger sweet bread (G). Glazed baby back ribs with baby bok choy (soy sauce/honey glaze?) was VG. Walnut salad (lettuce/oil-vinegar/walnuts/sauteed onions/bleu cheese) was $6 and VG. Sampler of 4-3oz was !!FREE!!.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Dunkles | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | | Dunkel Lager | | | draft | |
| Marzen Oktoberfest | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | | | draft | |
| Pilsner | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | smooth | German Pilsner | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Blond Bock | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | fizzy | Dunkelweizen | | | draft | |
CA USA: San Jose: Tied House1997/02: San Jose, CA. Visited Tuesday at 9:00PM (18 Feb 1997) - No wait, sat at the bar. Bar service was good. Didn't try any food. Sampler of 8-5oz was $5.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Alpine Gold | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Tart | German Pilsner | | | draft | |
| Cascade Amber | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Winey | California Common | | | draft | |
| India Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Iron Wood Dark | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | Winey; Smooth | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| New World Wheat | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Fruity; Smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Smoky; Smooth | Oatmeal Stout | | | draft | |
| Passion Fruit/Spice | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Fruity; Slight Bitter | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Wheat Bock | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | Fruity; Smooth | Dunkelweizen | | | draft | |
CO USA: Arvada: Yak And Yeti2008/10: 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002, (303)-431-9000. I visited what I thought was the Cheshire Cat Brewpub (Arvada CO) with Richard during GABF 2008, and found out that several months ago it became Yak And Yeti ('cuisine from India, Nepal, Tibet'). They still serve brewpub beers. They didn't know how to run the handpumps - we got two of the four handpumps to produce just enough for a taster. Also, I couldn't pin them down on when they last brewed ('every now and then'). They had a wide tub open fermenter (5 barrel-ish? - they didn't know), and a bunch of Cornelius kegs that were all filled and open (probably filled with cleaner or sterilizer). Their beers were 'OK', but not special - not worth the trip. From my impression there, I wouldn't be surprised if those beers had been around several months - from when the ownership changed. The beers have new names from what they were when it was Cheshire Cat. Free samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Abomin Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; creamy | ESB | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.79% abv |
| Coffee Porter | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | big coffee; warm | Brown porter | hazy deep brown | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
| Himalayan IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | resiny; pine | American IPA | clear light amber | 3 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Makalu Brown | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | roasty; coffee; thin | English mild | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 3.67% abv |
| Sherpa Porter | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | very slight sour | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Willamette ESP | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | soapy | ESB | cloudy amber | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
CO USA: Aurora: Brueria2011/02: 18 Feb 2011 - visited with Caroline and Dad. 1/2 barrel batches twice a day by Bart the Brewer who was homebrewer in ProAm with Strange Brewing (Denver); $4.75 for sample of 4-3oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Agave Blonde | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | bready; honey; pineapple | Blonde ale | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | |
| Buzzed Weazel | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | coffee; bacon; smoky; roasty; milk stout style | Vegetable beer | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | coffee infused stout |
| Inaugurale | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | caramel; floral; slight tinny | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Liquid Resume | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | tangerine; grapefruit; bready | American Pale Ale | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | |
CO USA: Aurora: Dry Dock Brewing2008/04: Aurora, CO. Visited 15 April 2008 with sister and dad. Small location with attached homebrew shop. They are moving to another location in the same building that is much larger. Knowledgable and friendly staff. 4 oz samplers were complimentary.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Blonde Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Blonde ale | clear straw | 2 | draft | 4.4% abv |
| Breakwater Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 3.8% abv; Cindy says 'really good' |
| HMS Bounty Old Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | | old ale | clear amber | 2 | Nitrogen draft | 6.4% abv |
| HMS Victory ESB | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.7% abv |
| Irish Dry Stout | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty | Dry stout | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 4.9% abv |
| Irish Red Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty | Red Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Nut Brown Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | toasty; chocolate | American Brown Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | 4.6% abv |
| Urca Vanilla Porter | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | vanilla; slight soapy | Brown porter | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| USS Enterprise IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | green citrus hops; grapefruit | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | 6.1% abv; dry hopped with Amarillo |
2010/04: Revisited at night with Richard, Dad, and Cindy. Busy and noisy with a band so not as good for conversation.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Apricot Blonde | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | apricot | Fruit Beer | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv; 17 IBU |
| Breakwater Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grassy; floral; caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.8% abv; 40 IBU |
| Cara Brown | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready | American Brown Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.4% abv; 25 IBU; new malt from Briess |
| HMS Bounty Old Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; brown sugar; floral | old ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | 6.9% abv; 35 IBU |
| HMS Victory ESB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | caramel; floral | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.8% abv; 49 IBU |
| Naked Porter | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel; coffee; light chocolate | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 2 | Nitrogen draft | 5.5% abv; 30 IBU |
| Seven Cs Double IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | floral; lemon | Imperial IPA | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 8.9% abv; 90 IBU |
| Siren Belgian Blonde with Belgian Chocolate | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | vanilla; chocolate; chocolate dominates | Belgian Blond | murky orangish umber | 1 | firkin | |
| U-Boat Hefeweizen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | banana; brown sugar; light clove | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 2 | draft | 4.3% abv; 12 IBU |
| Urca Vanilla Porter | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | big vanilla (not extract); floral | Brown porter | clear brown | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 33 IBU |
| USS Enterprise IPA | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | tangerine | American IPA | hazy light copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | 6.4% abv; 63 IBU |
| Way Overboard Wit | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | orange peel; coriander | Belgian wit | hazy straw | 3 | draft | 6.6% abv; 20 IBU |
CO USA: Boulder: Avery Brewing Co1998/01: 5763 Arapahoe #E, Boulder, CO 440-4324. This is a small microbrewery, no sampling room, no pub/restaurant. The two guys working there (bottling/washing) were kind enough to give me a tour, and then provide me with a taster's selection of their current beers (in bottles). 6 12-oz bottles - $6.00.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| 14'er ESB Ale | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | | ESB | | | draft | |
| Ellie's Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | winey; fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Out Of Bounds Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | smoky; creamy | American stout | | | draft | |
| Redpoint Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | tart | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
2006/09: Revisited with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Salvation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight sour | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | hazy amber | 2 | draft | oak aged |
| The Reverend 2006 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | coconut; slight sour; raisins | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | hazy deep amber | 2 | draft | 14 months oak aged |
2008/10: Revisited with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Ale To The Chief | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| India Pale Ale - dry hopped | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | big grapefruit | American IPA | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | |
| Old Jubilation Ale 2008 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | Amer Barleywine | clear yellowish copp | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Oude Deux | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | slight barnyard; slight sourness | Belgian dark strong ale | hazy copper | 3 | draft | Old Jubilation on Belgian yeast |
| Samael's (Batch 2 - Mar 2006) | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | vanilla; coconut; slight cherry; cloves | Wood aged beer | clear light copper | 2 | draft | |
| The Beast (Batch 6 - 2008) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | plums; raisins | Amer Barleywine | clear deep amber | 2 | bottle | 16.31% abv; OG 1.135 |
| Vogelbekdieren | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | dark cherries; lactic sour | Amer Wild Ale | cloudy light copper | 3 | draft | blend of 3 beers - experimental |
2009/09: Revisited with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| India Pale Ale - Brett | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | lemony; hay; barnyard | American IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | 6.72% abv; secondary fermentation with Brett |
| India Pale Ale - dry hopped | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | lemony | American IPA | cloudy light gold | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Piglet Purgatory Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral; light caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | bottle | Private bottle from brewery |
| Piglet Purgatory Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral | American Pale Ale | hazy copper | 2 | draft | 4.6% abv |
| Samael's Hot For Sammy | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | cherry | Wood aged beer | clear copper | 2 | draft | 15% abv; aged in JW Lees cask with passionfruit; Only 3 gallons in existence |
| The Reverend 2009 - West End Barrel Aged | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | coconut; vanilla; bourbon; floral | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 10% abv; aged in fresh Buffalo Trade bourbon barrel |
| Voltron | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | barnyard; blend; light caramel | Amer Wild Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | 9.5% abv; blend of 5 barrel aged beers; blended Jan 2009 |
CO USA: Boulder: BJs Pizza Grill Brewery1998/01: 1125 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 303-402-9294. Visited 2 Jan 1998, at 15:00, with brother-in-law Richard. This is a chain. Chicken wings - VG, but typical hot 'tabasco' style wings., Fries and ranch - VG. 6 5-oz tasters was $4.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| BJ's Blonde | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | fizzy | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Harvest Hefeweisen | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Jerimiah Red | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | clean | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Piranha Pale Ale | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | peach; apricot; citrus | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| PM Porter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Brown porter | | | draft | |
| Tatonka Stout | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | light smoke; coffee | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
CO USA: Boulder: Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery1997/01: 1535 Pearl, Boulder, CO 546-0886. Visited 2 Jan 1997 at 3PM - no wait, good service. Very Boulder - Grateful Dead for music, and foods from burgers to sprouts. I placed an order for small fries ($0.90) - a pretty large basket of hot and fresh fries with skin - VG. 7-6oz beers for $5.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Belgian Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | orange bitters; honey; coriander; ginger; fruity | Belgian wit | | | draft | |
| Colorado Kind Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | hops | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Fest | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | smooth | Oktoberfest | | | draft | |
| Java Porter | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | coffee; smooth | Brown porter | | | draft | |
| Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | light fruity; fruity | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Thunderhead Stout | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | smooth | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| XXX Pale | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | flowery | American IPA | | | draft | |
2005/09: Revisited with Richard 30 Sep 2005 (GABF trip), got a 20-taster sampler! Organic burger 4+, $8.50. 20-2oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Annapurna Amber | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Colorado Kind Ale | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Colorado Kind Ale | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | smooth; creamy | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | Nitrogen draft | |
| FYIPA | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Hogback | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | | doppelbock | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Hollers Haze Porter | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Robust porter | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Illusion Dweller | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Java Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | smoked; coffee | Brown porter | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Java Porter | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | creamy | Brown porter | hazy amber | 3 | Nitrogen draft | |
| Korova Cream Stout | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Sweet stout | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Pachamana Pils | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | German pilsner | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Pearl Street Porter | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Robust porter | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Quinns Golden Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Kolsch | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Raspberry Wheat | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Fruit Beer | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Rice Beer | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | light lager | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Scotch Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | Strong Scotch Ale | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Super Kind | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | double malt; slight winey | Imperial IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Swan Song | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | dry hopped | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Thunderhead Stout | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Dry stout | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
| XXX Pale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Imperial IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
2009/09: Revisited with Richard 24 Sep 2009 (GABF trip), food and service was great!
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
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| Fortitude | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | candi sugar; banana; fruity; apple; peppery | Belgian tripel | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 9.3% abv; 1.080 OG |
| Hop Vivant | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | balanced; no burn; nice balance of hops; nothing sticks out | Imperial IPA | clear gold | 3 | draft | 9.5% abv; 1.083 OG; 102 IBU; cascade+amarillo+simcoe+chinook |
| Nihilist | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | plums; some alcohol | Imperial Stout | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 10% abv; 1.095 OG; orange blossom honey added |
| Nihilist - Cabernet Barrel Aged | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | plums; wine barrel; roast | wood aged beer | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 10% abv; 1.095 OG |
| Retro Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; slight lemon | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv; 1.050 OG |
| Saint Amos Wit | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | coriander; orange | Belgian Wit | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv; 1.050 OG |
| Temperance | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral | Belgian Pale ale | hazy gold | 3 | draft | 5.6% abv; 1.056 OG |
CO USA: Boulder: Oasis Brewery and Restaurant1998/01: 1095 Canyon, Boulder, CO 303-449-0363 (also 3201 Walnut Street). Visited the downtown one (3201 only open from 4 to 8 and no kitchen - only finger snacks) on 2 Jan 1998, 11:30, Friday, with brother-in-law Richard. Only one other customer at that time, but got busier after noon. Marty is the GM. Had Green Chili Stout Stew - EXCELLENT! Lots of meat - large chunks of sirloin. Also vegetables - potatoes, carrots, celery, onion; very spicy, but all the flavors mixed well - the gravy/sauce was very tasty ($5.95). $3.50 for all - 3oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Capstone ESB | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | Bitter | ESB | | | draft | |
| Cider (apple) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Fruity Apple | Common cider | | | draft | |
| Kolsch Pilsner | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Nutty; Smooth | Kolsch | | | draft | |
| Oasis Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Bitter | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | Smoky | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Scarab Red | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Fizzy | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Snoasis | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | Nutmeg; Cinnamon; Clove | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Tut Brown Ale | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Nutty; Well Balanced | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
| Zoser Oatmeal Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | Malty; Creamy | Oatmeal Stout | | | draft | |
CO USA: Boulder: Redfish New Orleans Brewhouse1998/01: 2027 13th Street, Boulder, CO 303-440-5858. Visited 2 Jan 1998 at 13:30 with brother-in-law Richard. Brewmaster Brian was very knowledgable, and also very happy to talk about his work and his beers. Menu was Cajun, but didn't eat. 5 oz samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Angry Monk Belgian Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | | Lambic | | | draft | |
| Gaston's Swollen Delta Stout | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smooth | American stout | | | draft | |
| Pelican Smoked Porter | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smoky | Other Smoked Beer | | | draft | |
| Ragtime ESB | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | fizzy; smooth | ESB | | | draft | |
| Santa's Big Helper Scotch Ale | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | caramel; sugar | Strong Scotch Ale | | | draft | 9.3% abv |
| Wild Magnolia Pale Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | bitter | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
2006/09: Revisited with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Rasta Pilsner | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight nutty | German pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
CO USA: Boulder: Redstone Meadery2011/10: Visited with Caroline and friends 10/2/2011 on the way to Richard's 50th birthday party
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Raspberry Reserve 2005 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | smooth; berry | Melomel | clear reddish light | 1 | bottle | |
| Boysenberry Reserve 2003 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | berry; smooth; nice honey | Melomel | hazy copper | 1 | bottle | |
| Cyser Reserve 2004 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | smooth; apple | Melomel | slight hazy gold | 1 | bottle | |
| Plum Mountain Honey Wine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | plums; floral; light tannin | Melomel | clear light gold | 1 | bottle | |
| Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon Sticks Mountain Honey Wi | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | cinnamon | Metheglin | clear light straw | 1 | bottle | |
CO USA: Boulder: Rockies Brewing Co1997/01: 2880 Wilderness Pl, Boulder, CO 444-3402. 'Wilderness Brewpub' - This used to be the Boulder Brewery, started in Niwot in 1979 or 1980. They moved to the current location in Boulder in 1984. They make the excellent Boulder beers available around the country. Visited Thursday 2 Jan 1997 at noon - full but no wait. I sat at the bar. Service was excellent (Tony). David Zuckerman is the brewmaster. Wilderness Pub is the brewpub, while the brewery is called the Rockies Brewery. Seasonal beers are: Igloo (winter), Cliffhanger (winter/spring), Single Track (late spring), Extra Special Bitter (summer), and Fall Fest (fall). Clapton on CD - can't lose with that, eh? Hot Cajun Wings were VG - $5.50 - dry spice, medium hot, flavorful, with chili pepper and oregano and fresh (crunchy) carrots and with (who cares...) celery.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Boulder Amber Ale | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | dry | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Boulder Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | winey; smooth | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Boulder Brown Ale | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | fresh; smooth | American Brown Ale | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Boulder Extra Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | winey; smooth | ESB | | | draft | |
| Boulder Porter | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | smoky; smooth | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Boulder Stout | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | chocolate; smooth | American stout | | | draft | |
| Buffalo Gold Premium Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | smooth | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Cliffhanger seasonal | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | hoppy; dry | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Igloo Seasonal | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | cloves; spices | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Rockies Premium Ale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | fizzy | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Amber Wheat Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | served with lemon |
| Wrigley Red | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | smoky | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
1998/01: Revisited 2 Jan 1998 16:45 with brother-in-law Richard - was busy. Mostly the same beers, added Single Track and Unfiltered Porter. 11-4oz for $5.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Singletrack Copper Ale | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | coffee; smooth | Robust porter | | | draft | |
CO USA: Boulder: Twisted Pine/Peak to Peak Brewing Co1997/01: Twisted Pine and Peak To Peak merged on 1 Jan 1997. Also, according to Gordon Knight (the Twisted Pine owner), they absorbed Timberline Brewing Co. This is a microbrewery only, no food or tasting facilities. I brought home a sample of each of their beers for tasting. 3-22oz for $7.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Raspberry Wheat Ale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | fruity; smooth | Fruit Beer | | | bottle | |
| Twisted Amber Ale | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | winey; creamy | American Amber Ale | | | bottle | |
| Twisted Brown Ale | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | smoky; creamy | American Brown Ale | | | bottle | |
CO USA: Boulder: Walnut Brewery2009/09: 1123 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302, (303)-447-1345. Visited with Richard on 9/24/2009. 11-4oz samples.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bighorn Bitter | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | spicy; floral | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Bighorn Bitter | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | pepper; floral | ESB | cloudy deep amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Buffalo Gold | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | light biscuit | Blonde ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Devils Thumb Stout | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; floral | Dry stout | clear mahogany | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Devils Thumb Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; floral | Dry stout | clear deep mahogany | 2 | Nitrogen draft | |
| Indian Peaks Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | citrus | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Indian Peaks Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | citrus; stale | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 2 | Nitrogen draft | |
| Oktoberfest | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | bready; caramel; floral | Oktoberfest | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Old Elk Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel | Northern English brown ale | clear light copper | 2 | draft | |
| Seasonal Wheat | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; light clove | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | |
| St. James Irish Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | floral; light caramel | Red Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
CO USA: Central City: Dostal Alley Brewing Co2010/09: Central City, CO. Visited 17 September 2010 with Caroline, MikeC and Tara during GABF. Two stories with brewery upstairs. Friendly bartender, sampler of 5-3oz beers was comp'd. Quaint and charming mining-town atmosphere.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| American City Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; light floral | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Jacob Mack Mild Ale | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel | English Mild | clear deep copper | 2 | draft | |
| Pub Ale | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral | Standard Bitter | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Shaft House Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roast; slight grainy | Dry stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Summer Ale | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light orange; light coriander | Belgian Wit | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | |
CO USA: Denver: Breckenridge Brewing Co2008/10: 2220 Blake Street, Denver, CO 303-297-3644. Visited during GABF with Richard on 10/9/08. Nice atmosphere, excellent service at the bar. One of their beers was soured, we told them, and they stopped serving it (as they should!). 6 4-oz samples for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 471 IPA Double Hopped | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Agave Wheat | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | clean; malty | American Wheat | cloudy light gold | 3 | draft | with agave nectar |
| Autumn Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | molasses; brown sugar | American Brown Ale | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Avalanche Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel | American Amber Ale | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | |
| Ballpark Brown | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Extra ESB | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | ESB | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
| Oatmeal Stout | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | oily; coffee | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Red Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | bready | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | |
| Thunderhead Stout | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | smooth | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | Nitrogen draft | |
| Trademark Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | pine; some grapefruit | American Pale Ale | clear light amber | 3 | draft | |
| Vanilla Porter | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | big vanilla; slight toasty | Vegetable | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | |
2010/09: Revisited 18 September 2010 with Caroline, MikeC and Tara during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Agave Wheat | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | wheat; bready | American Wheat | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | |
| Autumn Ale | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight fusal; caramel | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | |
2011/09: Visited during GABF 2011 with Caroline and other friends
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 2220 Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | caramel; alcohol | American Amber Ale | clear reddish light | 3 | draft | |
| 471 IPA | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | grassy; grapefruit; alcohol; dry hopped? | American IPA | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | |
| Autumn Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | light woody; light vanilla; caramel; floral | American Brown Ale | clear reddish mahoga | 3 | draft | |
| Ballpark Brown | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; nutty; light floral | American Brown Ale | clear light copper | 3 | draft | |
| Regal Double Pilsner | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; bready; herbal | Bohemian Pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Thunder Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | chocolate; floral; light citrus | American Stout | clear mahogany | 3 | Nitrogen draft | |
CO USA: Denver: Bull and Bush Brewery2008/10: 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South, Glendale, CO. Visited during GABF with Richard on 10/9/08. Nice atmosphere, excellent service at the bar. Brewing since 1996. Guacamole excellent (5-) - best in restaurant in recent memory. Salsa also very good (4+) and wings also (4+). 6oz samples.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Allgood Amber | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | American Amber Ale | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
| Bull Wink Ale | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | dates; figs; very slight funk | Belgian Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Gus | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | vanilla; whiskey; ruby port | Wood aged beer | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | Brown Ale+Imperial Stout aged in Wild Turkey and Rip Van Winkle barrels |
| Hail Brau Hefeweizen | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | big banana | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Happy Hop Pilsner | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slightly slick | Bohemian Pilsner | clear light straw | 2 | draft | |
| Legend of the Liquid Brain | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | plums; raisins | Imperial Stout | brilliant deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Man Beer IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; floral; slight lemon | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | More an ESB |
| Marriage Golden | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | alcohol; flowery; slight citrus | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| No Coast IPA | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | butterscotch | American IPA | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
| Pimp My Rye | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | peppery; lemon | American wheat/rye | | 2 | draft | |
| Saison D'Suitcase 37th Anniversary | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | horse blanket; hay; slight sour | Belgian Saison | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | |
| Stonehenge Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roast; burnt; oatmeal; coffee; toffee | Oatmeal Stout | clear yellow brown | 2 | draft | |
| The Tower ESB | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | bubble gum | ESB | reddish light copper | 2 | draft | |
2010/09: Revisited 15 September 2010 with Caroline, MikeC and Tara during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Big Ben Brown Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | nutty; caramel | Northern English brown ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Legend of the Liquid Brain | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | raisins; plums; floral | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 1 | draft | 12.0% abv |
| Marriage Golden 2008 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | creamy; floral; light pineapple | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | clear gold | 3 | draft | 10.0% abv |
| Marriage Golden 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | chalky; floral; pineapple; slight tart | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | 10.0% abv |
| Tank Town Brown | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | coconut; whiskey; vanilla; woody | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 12.0% abv; Imperial Brown |
| Yule Fuel | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | mace; cardamom | winter beer | hazy deep amber | 2 | draft | 6.0% abv |
CO USA: Denver: Denver Chop House and Brewery2008/10: Denver, CO. Visited during GABF with Caroline and family on 10/10/08. Peppercorn steak 5-, sirloin 4- (overcooked), fries 4+. 9 4-oz samples for $7.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Brewers Marker Belgian Simple Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | orange peel; citrus | Belgian pale ale | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | |
| Dark Munich Lager | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | toast; roast | Vienna lager | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Dortmunder Lager | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | toasty; floral | kolsch | clear gold | 2 | draft | Dortmunder Blonde Lager |
| Dry Stout | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roasty; creamy; coffee; chocolate | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light grapefruit; flowery | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Pilsner Lager | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | flowery | German Pilsner | clear deep straw | 2 | draft | |
| Red Ale | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel; toffee | Red Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Wheat Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | orange peel; slight coriander | Belgian Wit | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
| Wild Turkey Barrel Conditioned Stout | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | vanilla; coconut; whiskey | Wood aged beer | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
CO USA: Denver: Flying Dog Brewery2008/10: Denver, CO. Visited during GABF with Caroline on 10/10/08. Guacamole and chips 4+ and spicy. Spicy salsa. 6 4-oz samples for $9.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Doggie Style Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | American Pale Ale | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 35 IBU |
| In Heat Wheat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight banana; bubblegum | Weissbier | cloudy deep straw | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv; 12 IBU |
| K-9 Cruiser Winter Seasonal Ale | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | toasty; bready; caramel; tart | winter beer | clear copper | 2 | draft | 6.4% abv; 30 IBU |
| Old Scratch Amber Lager | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; slight toasty | American Amber Ale | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 19.5 IBU |
| Snake Dog Indian Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | 7.1% abv; 60 IBU |
| Tire Bite Golden Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | slight butterscotch | Blonde ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv; 16.5 IBU |
CO USA: Denver: Great Divide Brewing Co2008/10: Denver, CO. Visited during GABF with Caroline on 10/9/08. Lots of people there because of GABF, and they were pouring several test beers in the back of the brewery. 6 4-oz samples for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Baumer | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | slight lactic; oak; sour; slight fruit | Belgian Specialty Ale | hazy pink amber | 3 | draft | test batch |
| Fence Hop | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | Imperial IPA | cloudy light copper | 3 | draft | test batch |
| Fresh Hop Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grapefruit | American Pale Ale | hazy gold | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Wild Raspberry Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | tart | Fruit Beer | clear red copper | 2 | draft | |
| Yeti Espresso | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | coffee; creamy | Imperial Stout | clear yellow deep br | 4 | draft | |
CO USA: Denver: Pints Pub Brewery and Freehouse2006/09: Denver, CO. Friday, 29 September 2006 - in town for GABF with Richard, and stopped at Pints for lunch before the afternoon session. They have a 3-barrel system. Through a clear tile in the floor of the bar, you can look into the cellar which has 30-40? kegs in it. Pints brews their own beer, and also serves some of it on hand pump. Food was above average, and a particularly interesting item was the homemade potato chips (very thin) with dried malt sprinkled on them. Pints other claim to fame is that they have the largest selection of single malt Scotches (in the world?) 'on tap'. They currently have 260 different single malts, and they are all lined up around the bar in upside-down shot pourer contraptions. Very comfortable atmosphere - all wood, but lighter than a typical pub. Definitely worth the walk from the convention center (5-10 minutes). No 'taster' set, but they gave us a couple of individual samples.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Airedale Pale Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | ESB | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
| Alchemy ESB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light on hops | ESB | clear deep copper | 3 | Nitrogen draft | |
| Dark Star Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Southern English Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Gael Force Ale | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | slight sour; caramel | Scottish 80/- | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Lancer IPA | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight sour | English IPA | clear copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Phone Box Amber | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | very slight sour | English Mild | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | |
CO USA: Denver: Rock Bottom Brewery2008/10: Denver, CO. Visited during GABF with Caroline on 10/10/08. Didn't try the food. 6 4-oz samples for $4.79.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 16th Street Wheat | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready | American Wheat/Rye | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | 4.9% abv; 21 IBU; 11.6° OG |
| 5' 10' | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | strawberry | Fruit beer | hazy straw | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv; 20 IBU; 11.9° OG; Blond Ale with strawberries |
| Batch 3000 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | whiskey; coconut; vanilla | Wood aged | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | IPA in Stranahans whiskey barrel |
| Bottoms Up Kolsch | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | strawberries | Kolsch | clear straw | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv; 20 IBU; 10.8° OG |
| Buffalo Gold | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light berry | Blonde ale | clear light amber | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv; 28 IBU; 11° OG |
| Falcon Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | clean; pine; orange | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | 6.9% abv; 70 IBU; 16° OG |
| Happy Pils | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | flowery; peppery | Bohemian Pilsner | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv; 38 IBU; 11.6° OG |
| Milk Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roast; creamy | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.2% abv; 20 IBU; 13° OG |
| Molly's Titanic Brown Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; toasty | Brown porter | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 29 IBU; 13.3° OG |
| Red Rocks Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | Red Ale | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 5.4% abv; 34 IBU; 13.2° OG |
| Red Rocks Red | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | flowery hops | Red Ale | slight hazy reddish | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Uberwit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | coriander; lemony | Belgian Wit | cloudy white straw | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv; 12 IBU; 10.9° OG |
2010/09: Revisited 18 September 2010 after GABF with MikeC while waiting for dinner at another restaurant. Very busy.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Mad Cow Milk Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | roast | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 6.2% abv; 14.8°P OG; 3.4°P FG; 20 IBU |
| Raspberry Bourbon Porter | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | cherry; slight sour; fruity | Wood aged beer | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 9.1% abv; 16.3°P OG; 3.3°P FG; 25 IBU |
CO USA: Denver: Sandlot Brewery2005/09: Coors Field, Denver, CO. Visited 1 Oct 2005 with brother-in-law Richard. Menu was bar snacks, but didn't eat. 2 oz samplers were free.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Arbitrator German Dopplebock | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | | doppelbock lager | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Barman Pilsner | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | German pilsner | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Blue Moon Belgian White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | fizzy; slight banana; coriander; orange peel | Belgian wit | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | Same as Blue Moon from Coors but brewed at brewpub instead of brewery |
| Goat Rancher Pale Bock | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | fizzy | Traditional bock | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Hefeweizen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | big banana; big clove finish | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Helles of a Play | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | lemony; fizzy | helles | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Pinch Hit Pils | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | citrus | German pilsner | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Sandlot Stout | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | lactose | Dry stout | dark mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Second Hand Smoked Beer | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | very smoky | Rauchbier | amber | 3 | draft | Silver medal GABF 2005 |
CO USA: Denver: Wynkoop Brewing Co2004/10: Denver, CO. Visited October 2004 with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Imperial IPA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Imperial IPA | light copper | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
| Splatz Porter | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Brown porter | light black | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
2010/09: Revisited 18 September 2010 with Caroline, MikeC and Tara during GABF. Three floors, huge building, very busy.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Orville Belgian Style Ale | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | tart; sugar candi; light fruit; slight wood | Belgian Blond | hazy deep gold | 2 | draft | |
| Silverback Porter | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light roast | Brown porter | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
CO USA: Denver (South): Rock Bottom Brewery2010/09: Guest tap served at Denver Downtown Rock Bottom - did not visit this location.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight roast | Black IPA | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 6.8% abv; 16°P OG; 3.5°P FG; 65 IBU |
CO USA: Denver Airport: Rock Bottom Brewery2008/04: Denver International Airport, Denver, CO. Visited 15 April 2008. Actually is a taproom pouring beers from Rock Bottom in Westminster, except the 16th Street Wheat which comes from the downtown Denver Rock Bottom. 4 oz samplers - $5?.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 16th Street Wheat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | peppery; slight banana; clove | Belgian Wit | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | Brewed at RB Downtown Denver |
| Falcon Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | citrus; grapefruit | American Pale Ale | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | Brewed at RB Westminster |
| Molly's Titanic Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | roasted malt; slight chocolate | American Brown Ale | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | Brewed at RB Westminster |
| Red Rocks Red | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | caramel; slight orange | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | Brewed at RB Westminster |
CO USA: Fort Collins: CB Potts Restaurant+Brewery2011/10: Visited with Caroline, Farrah and husband during GABF trip; 3 oz samplers
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 71 Pale Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; crackers; pine; buttery; toffee; caramel | American Pale Ale | cloudy light amber | 3 | draft | 6% abv; 40 IBU; 12°L |
| Apricot | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | apricot nectar; light bready | Fruit beer | brilliant light stra | 3 | draft | |
| Big Red IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | piney; floral; light bready; caramel; light citrus | American IPA | clear light amber | 3 | draft | 6% abv; 65 IBU; 15°L |
| Bighorn Hefeweizen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | banana; cloves; bready; fruity | Weissbier | cloudy whitish yello | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv; 15 IBU; 8°L |
| Buttface Amber | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | toffee; caramel; floral; woody | American Amber Ale | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 5.8% abv; 25 IBU; 22°L |
| Colorado Blonde | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | bready; light floral | Blonde ale | clear light gold | 3 | draft | 4.4% abv; 20 IBU; 6°L |
| Oktoberfest | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | toasty; floral | Oktoberfest | clear light amber | 2 | draft | |
| Pine Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light pine; light bread | American Pale Ale | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | |
| Total Disorder Porter | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; toasty; floral | American Porter | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 5.1% abv; 28 IBU; 80°L |
CO USA: Fort Collins: Coopersmiths Pub and Brewing2011/10: Visited during GABF trip with Caroline, Farrah and husband; six 5-oz tasters for $9
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Albert Damm Bitter | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | caramel; floral; creamy | ESB | hazy copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | 4.8% abv; 34 IBU |
| Belgian Kriek Ale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | wheat; cherry; light barnyard; light hay; moderate lactic sour | Fruit lambic | clear pinkish amber | 2 | draft | 7.4% abv |
| Columbine Kolsch | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light bready; floral | kolsch | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv; 18 IBU |
| Horsetooth Stout | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | roasty; creamy; light oat; light roast | Oatmeal Stout | | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 6.2% abv; 33 IBU |
| Mountain Avenue Wheat | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | banana; bubblegum | Weissbier | | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv; 12 IBU |
| Not Brown Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | caramel; coffee; light roast | Northern English brown ale | | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv; 18 IBU |
| Octoberfest | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | light toasty; light caramel; floral | Oktoberfest | | 3 | draft | |
| Poudre Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; herbal-Goldings; caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv; 25 IBU |
| Punjabi Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | caramel; grapefruit; floral; pine; resiny | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | 6.8% abv; 52 IBU |
| Punjabi Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel; pine; resiny; creamy | American IPA | cloudy amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | 5.3% abv; 12 IBU |
CO USA: Ft Collins: New Belgium Brewing Co2005/09: Fort Collins, CO. Visited 1 Oct with brother-in-law Richard. 2oz samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 2° Below | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | winter beer | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Abbey | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | banana; coffee; clove; slight smoky | Belgian Dubbel | mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Frambozen | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | fruity | Fruit Beer | mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| La Folie 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | | Flanders brown ale | copper | 3 | draft | Blended; includes Le Terroir and others; burgundy oak aged 1-3 years |
| Le Terroir | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Amer Wild Ale | gold | 3 | draft | Blended into La Folie |
| Loft | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Belgian Wit | gold | 3 | draft | with wheat; Kaffir leaf |
| Saison | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | fruity citrus | Belgian saison | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Test Brew JR0805 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Belgian Wit | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | organic; chamomile |
| Trippel | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | | Belgian tripel | gold | 3 | draft | |
2005/10: Purchased at brewery in September 2005.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| La Folie 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | sour; winey | Flanders brown ale | reddish brown | 3 | bottle | |
2010/04: New Belgium restaurant at Denver International Airport serves New Belgium beers and food.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 1554 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | light roast; caramel | Schwarzbier | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | Denver Airport New Belgium Hub |
| Fall Wild Ale - Lips Of Faith | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | blackberry; nutty; floral; light lemon; medium lactic; caramel; light raisin | Amer Wild Ale | hazy mahogany | 2 | draft | Wild' Dubbel; 8-8.5% abv; Denver Airport New Belgium Hub |
| Ranger IPA | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | big grapefruit | American IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | Denver Airport New Belgium Hub |
CO USA: Ft Collins: Odell Brewing Co2005/09: Fort Collins, CO. Visited 1 Oct with brother-in-law Richard. 2oz samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 5 Barrel Pale Ale | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | gold | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| 5 Barrel Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | gold | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.2% abv |
| 90 Shilling Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Scottish 80/- | amber | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Cutthroat Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | coffee; roasted; slight smoky | robust porter | dark mahogany | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Dortmunder Lager | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Dortmunder Export | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Easystreet Wheat | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | slight citrus; low banana; low clove | Weissbier | hazy straw | 3 | draft | 4.6% abv |
| Levity Amber | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | gold | 3 | draft | 5.1% abv |
| Levity Amber | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | nice balance | American Amber Ale | gold | 3 | Draft (cask) | 5.1% abv |
CO USA: Idaho Springs: Tommyknocker Brewery2010/09: 1401 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO. Visited 17 September 2010 with Caroline, MikeC and Tara during GABF. Friendly bartender, sampler of 10-4oz beers was $15.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alpine Glacier Lager | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light bready; floral | lager | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.1% abv |
| Black Powder Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | slight oat; tan head | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 6.2% abv |
| Butthead Doppelbock Lager | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | caramel; syrupy | doppelbock | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 8.1% abv |
| Golden Saison | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | fruity; bready | Belgian Saison | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | 4% abv |
| Hop Strike Black IPA | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | floral; light roast | Black IPA | clear deep brown | 2 | Draft (cask) | 7% abv |
| Imperial Nut Brown | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | big caramel; maple; brown sugar | Northern English brown ale | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 9% abv |
| Jack Whacker Wheat | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | tangerine | American wheat ale | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 4.5% abv |
| Maple Nut Brown Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; light maple; floral | Northern English brown ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv |
| Oaked Butt Head Bock | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | vanilla balances sweet nicely | Wood aged beer | clear copper | 2 | draft | 9.4% abv |
| Ornery Amber Lager | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral | vienna lager | clear deep amber | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Pick Axe Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | lemon; grapefruit; pine; fruity | American Pale Ale | clear deep amber | 2 | draft | 6.1% abv |
| Rye Porter | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | peppery; lemon; grapefruit | Specialty beer | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Tundraberry Ale | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | raspberries; blueberries; slight syrupy | Fruit beer | slight hazy amber | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv |
| X-Bock | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | whiskey; vanilla | Wood aged beer | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 12% abv; whiskey soaked French oak cubes |
CO USA: Longmont: Left Hand Brewing Co1999/12: Longmont, CO. Brewery for Left Hand beer as well as Tabernash and also contract brewing. Visited with brother-in-law Richard on 28 Dec 1999. We got an exceptional tour - not rushed - very personal. We also tasted before and after (small taster cups). The ratings below are from bottles of beer sold at the tasting area. Tap beers are from Left Hand Tap Room - the outlet for the Left Hand brewery - they don't brew on site. They also served Dale's Pale Ale in 1999 from Oskar Blues in Lyons (Dale ran the Tap House then) and Tabernash Weiss. Chili con queso is tasty - spiced ground beef in it. Visited with brother-in-law Richard on 28 Dec 1999.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blackjack Porter | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | smoky | Robust porter | mahogany | 3 | bottle | |
| Imperial Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | creamy | Imperial Stout | | | bottle | |
| Jackman's American Pale Ale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | refreshing | American Pale Ale | | | bottle | |
| JuJu Ginger | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | lingering ginger; refreshing | Vegetable | | | bottle | |
| Sawtooth Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | ESB | | | bottle | |
| XXXmas Ale 1999 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | cardamom; maybe cloves; light | winter beer | | | bottle | |
| Blackjack Porter | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Light | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| One Nut Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
2008/10: Revisited during GABF 2008 with Richard. 6-4oz samples for $7.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 400 lb Monkey IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit; caramel | American IPA | very slight hazy amb | 3 | draft | |
| Blackjack Porter | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | roast; coffee | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 2 | Draft (cask) | 27 IBU; 5.8% abv; 15.75°P; 40 SRM |
| Blackjack Porter | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | butterscotch; coffee | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
| Chainsaw Double Sawtooth Ale | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | caramel | Specialty | clear copper | 2 | draft | 300 SRM; 20.50°P; 55 IBU; 9.0% abv |
| Deep Cover Brown Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight roast | Northern English brown ale | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 11.5°P; 20 IBU; 4.4% abv; 25 SRM |
| Haystack Wheat | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | butterscotch; banana; slight clove | Weissbier | cloudy light gold | 2 | draft | 12.5°P; 10 SRM; 14 IBU; 5.0% abv |
| Imperial Stout | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | alcohol warmth; roasty; creamy | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 55 SRM; 22°P; 65 IBU; 10.4% abv |
| Jackman's American Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| JuJu Ginger | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ginger | vegetable beer | clear gold | 3 | draft | 10°P; 10 SRM; 17 IBU; 4.0% abv |
| Milk Stout | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | chocolate; creamy; roast | Sweet stout | clear deep mahogany | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 47 SRM; 15.5°P; 22 IBU; 5.2% abv |
| Oktoberfest | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | toasty; buttery | Oktoberfest | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 16°P; 25 IBU; 27 SRM; 6.0% |
| Polestar Pilsner | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | butterscotch; flowery; lemongrass | German pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | 8 SRM; 11.8%deg;P; 33 IBU; 5.0% abv |
| Sawtooth Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | ESB | clear amber | 3 | draft | 16 SRM; 12°P; 27 IBU; 4.8% abv |
| Terra Ry'zed | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | peppery | American Wheat/Rye | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | Collaboration with Terrapin |
| Twin Sisters Double IPA | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | resiny; flowery | Imperial IPA | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 150 SRM; 20.50°P; 87 IBU; 9.6% abv |
CO USA: Longmont: Oskar Blues Grill+Brew2011/10: Visited with Caroline during GABF; Taster of six 4-oz samples for $12; Cuban with smoked pork shoulder was excellent.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Deviant Dale's IPA | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | grassy; resiny; piney; bready; grapefruit | Imperial IPA | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | 8.5% abv |
| G'Knight | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | bready; piney; resiny | Imperial IPA | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 8.7% abv; Imperial red/double IPA |
| G'Knight | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | bready; creamy; piney; resiny | Imperial IPA | clear deep amber | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 8.7% abv; Imperial red/double IPA |
| HGH Strong Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | alcohol; caramel; malty; floral | American barleywine | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 8% abv |
| Honey Badger Smoked Porter | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | salty; smoky; roasty | Other Smoked Beer | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | garnished with a slim-jim type sausage made from Black Angus beef from Dale's ranch |
| Little Half Squat English Mild | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | carmel; bready; floral; slight herbal | English Mild | clear medium copper | 3 | draft | 4% abv |
| Old Chub Scottish Ale - Barrel Aged | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | bourbon; caramel; malty | Strong Scotch Ale | clear reddish deep c | 2 | draft | 8% abv |
| One Nut Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | nutty; bready; caramel; floral | Northern English brown ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | 6.1% abv |
| Osktoberfest | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light toasty; floral; black pepper | Oktoberfest | clear copper | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv |
CO USA: Longmont: Overland Stage Stop Brewery1997/01: Longmont, CO. Small brewpub, pool table, friendly atmosphere. Chips and Salsa - corn chips were blue, yellow, and tomato. Salsa was mild and fresh, with cilantro and with large chunks of tomato. Good, but not spicy enough. Thursday 2 Jan 1997 at 11PM. $6.00 for 6-5oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Jingle Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | cinnamon; cloves; cardamom | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Li'l Bear Brown | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Old Man Winter Stout | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Red Coach Amber | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Tamarack IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Whales Pale Ale | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
CO USA: Longmont: Pumphouse Brewery and Restaurant1997/01: Longmont, CO. NTN trivia. 11PM Thursday 2 Jan 1997. No food or snacks - kitchen closed. 5-3 oz beers in snifters $2.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| English Brown Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | syrupy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Fire Pail Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | smooth | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Pumper Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smoky | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Red Alert Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | winey | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Wildfire Wheat | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
CO USA: Longmont: Tabernash Brewing Co1999/12: Merged with Left Hand and brewed there.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amber Colorado Lager | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | smooth | Prem American Lager | | | bottle | |
| Golden Pilsener Lager | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | creamy | German Pilsner | | | bottle | |
| Munich Colorado Dark Lager | 9 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | nice malt aftertaste; very smooth | Dunkel Lager | | | bottle | |
CO USA: Lyons: Oskar Blues Grill+Brew1999/12: Lyons, CO. Visited with brother-in-law Richard after dinner at Torguga's (in Longmont) on 29 Dec 1999. Young crowd, live blues - one main performer, and others joining and jamming - VERY enjoyable :-)
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dale's Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Bitter | American Pale Ale | | | draft | IPA bitterness |
| Dubbel Trouble Stout | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Guest Tap Stout | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Lucky's Lager | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | Koolaid | lager | | | draft | |
| One Nut Brown Ale | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
| Reverend Sandi's Sinful Stout | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Dry stout | | | draft | watery |
2006/09: Revisited with Richard during GABF.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dale's Pale Ale | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv |
| Gordon Imperial IPA | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | caramel malt; citrus hops; alcohol warmth - not fusal; nice balance | Imperial IPA | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 9.2% abv; honoring Gordon Knight - started Twisted Pine and other breweries in 1970s-1980s - was a f |
| Honky Weiss | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; cloves | Weissbier | cloudy dark straw | 3 | draft | 5.13% abv |
| Leroy Brown | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slightly soured; buttery | American Brown Ale | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 5% abv |
| Old Chub Scottish Ale | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | | Strong Scotch Ale | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 0.08 |
CO USA: Nederland: Wild Mountain Smokehouse+Brewery2008/10: 70 E. First Street, Nederland, CO 80466, (303)-258-WILD(9453). Elevation 8236 feet. Visited with Richard on 10/8/08. Sampler served on a ski with holes. Excellent (5) smoked wings. Excellent (5) green chili. 3 barrel system - Tom and Cori Boogaard are the owners; Tom is brewmaster. Beautiful view of mountains from the back deck. Wonderful ambiance. Tom gave us a brewery tour. (4-4oz for $6.95).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alternative Universe | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | big malt; caramel | Dusseldorf Alt | hazy deep copper | 3 | draft | 6.8% abv |
| Hop Diggity | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | grapefruit; resiny | American IPA | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 6.4% abv |
| Mountain Mama Cherry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | cherries | Fruit beer | hazy pink amber | 3 | draft | 4.2% abv |
| Rederation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; smooth; dry finish | Dry stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
2010/09: Revisited 17 September 2010 during GABF with Caroline, MikeC and Tara. Cori gave us a brewery tour. Excellent rubbed smoked ribs, again a great view.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Aliyah's Amber | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | light caramel | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Hop Diggity IPA - wet hopped | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | citrus | American IPA | hazy amber | 2 | draft | |
| Mountain Mama Cherry Wheat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | bready; light cherry | Fruit beer | hazy pink amber | 2 | draft | |
| Otis Pale Ale - wet hopped | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light floral | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
2010/10: Revisited 22 October 2010 with Caroline and Richard
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Big Ned Red | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | creamy; cherry; brown sugar; alcohol | American Amber Ale | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 8.87% abv |
2011/10: Revisited 11/2/2011 with Caroline, Dad, and friends during GABF, on the way to Richard's 50th birthday party
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| O'Tommy Boy Irish Red | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; floral | Red Ale | | 3 | draft | 4.9% abv |
| Tripel Play | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | sugar; floral; herbal; bready | Belgian Tripel | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 8.9% abv |
CO USA: Parker: Elk Mountain Brewing2011/02: 19 Feb 2011 - visited with Caroline. 18921 Plaza Drive/Parker/CO/80134/303-805-2739; Since 8/2010; nice 6-position miniature snowshoe sampler platter; 7 barrel system previously used by Dry Dock; $9 for 9-4oz samples; nice place but they *really* need to carbonate their beers - most were almost flat
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Elk Horn Oatmeal Stout | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light roast; bubblegum; vanilla; body and flavor more like a brown porter | Oatmeal Stout | slight hazy deep cop | 1 | draft | 7.2% abv |
| Ghost Town Brown | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral; nutty; caramel; tobacco | Northern English brown ale | slight hazy copper | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Mine Shaft Kolsch | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready; slight tart; grassy | kolsch | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| Nitro Brown | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | creamy; caramel; slight nutty | Northern English brown ale | clear light copper | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.3% abv |
| Puma IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grapefruit; tangerine; light bread; grassy | American IPA | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 6.5% abv; 60 IBU |
| Rock Slide Amber | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; nutty; floral | American Amber Ale | slight hazy amber | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| Ute Bill Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grassy; lemon; floral; light bread | American Pale Ale | slight hazy deep gol | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| Vanilla Caramel Porter | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | vanilla; caramel; bourbon; corn | Vegetable beer | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 5.75% abv |
| Wild Wapiti Hefeweizen Wheat | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | big banana; hay; horse is distracting but disappates | Weissbier | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv |
CO USA: Westminster: Rock Bottom Brewery2010/09: Guest tap served at Denver Downtown Rock Bottom - did not visit this location.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Schwarz Hacker | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light roast | Schwarzbier | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv; 11.5°P OG; 2.6°P FG; 28 IBU |
DC USA: Washington: Capitol City Brewing Co2008/08: 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington DC 20212, 202-842-2337. Visited 8 August 2008 (Friday) at 6PM. Nice bar very near the Capitol and other DC monuments. Beers were above average with the Imperial Stout and Pale Ale as very good. Good food too. Sampler of 7-4 oz beers for $7.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amber Waves Ale | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; slight fusal | American Amber Ale | clear light copper | 3 | draft | |
| Belgian Gold | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | cloudy deep straw | 3 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Capitol Kolsch | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | sulfur | kolsch | clear straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; clove; slight peppery | Weissbier | hazy light gold | 3 | draft | |
| Imperial Stout | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 9% abv |
| Pale Rider Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
| Prohibition Porter | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | |
DC USA: Washington: Old Dominion Brewing Co2008/08: 1219 9th St NW, Washington DC 20001, 202-289-8198. Visited 9 August 2008 (Saturday) at 4PM. Connected to a Mongolian barbecue for food. Neither the waiter nor the bartender spoke English well, and neither knew anything about the beer or food that they were serving. 32 taps. Food was pretty decent (although the Mongolian barbecue was ordered rather than assembled by the customer as other Mongolian barbecue restaurants usually do), but having the servers ignorant about the beer was definitely disappointing. The beers were all above average, with both of the ambers as well as the barleywine standing out as very good. It was necessary to buy two samplers and a pint to sample all of their beer. Sampler of 4-6 oz beers for $7.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Beach House | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Bohemian Pilsner | slight hazy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Dominion Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | brilliant amber | 3 | draft | |
| Dominion Aviator Amber | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel | Vienna lager | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
| Dominion Lager | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | corn | lager | brilliant gold | 3 | draft | |
| Dominion Light | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | light lager | brilliant gold | 3 | draft | |
| Millennium | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | English Barleywine | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | |
| Oak Barrel Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | caramel; wood; vanilla | Wood aged stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | made with vanilla and wood chips |
| Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | brilliant amber | 3 | draft | |
| Victory Amber | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Vienna lager | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Atlantic Beach: Ragtime Tavern2004/12: Atlantic Beach, Florida. Visited 4 December 2004 with Caroline. 207 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL. Hopping on Saturday night at 10 PM, live (single-performer) music, wall-to-wall people. Sampler of 5-2 oz beers for $3.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dolphins Breath Lager | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | lager | straw | 3 | draft | OG 8.5° Plato; 3.0% abw |
| Holiday Porter | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | cinnamon; allspice | winter beer | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | IMO more like an Oktoberfest than Porter |
| Red Brick Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | OG 13° Plato; 4.18% abw; IMO more like an IPA |
| Strange Stout | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | chocolate | Sweet stout | black | 3 | draft | OG 14.5° Plato; 4.5% abw |
| Sweet Magnolia American Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American Brown Ale | cloudy mahogany | 3 | draft | OG 12.5° Plato; 4.13% abw |
2010/12: Visited 12 December 2010 with Caroline. Brewmaster Scott (also regional manager including Big River). Seafood gumbo spicy and flavorful (4). Sampler $3.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| A. Strange Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | coffee; melanoidin; light smoke; roasty; light oily | American Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 5.65% abv; OG 14.5°P |
| Dolphins Breath Lager | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready; floral; earthy | lager | brilliant deep straw | 2 | draft | 3.61% abv; OG 8.5°P |
| Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | light bready; earthy; pine | American Pale Ale | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
| Red Brick Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light caramel; floral; grassy | American Amber Ale | brilliant copper | 2 | draft | 5.44% abv; OG 12.9°P |
| Redfish | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | bready; light floral | Blend | brilliant light ambe | 2 | draft | blend of lager and red brick |
| Redneck | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | spicy pepper; light caramel | Blend | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | blend of pale ale and red brick |
| Sweet Magnolia American Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; malty | American Brown Ale | brilliant deep coppe | 2 | draft | 5.8% abv; OG 12.5°P |
| Winters Nip Bock | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | caramel; bready; slight smoky; floral; black pepper | Traditional bock | brilliant copper | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Boca Raton: Brewzzi2005/02: 2222 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL, 561-392-2739. Visited 18 February 2005 (Friday) at 5 PM. Busy, dim lighting (for beer color determination). Angus burger $9.50, rated 4, fries 4+ (reminds me of Round The Corner fries from Boulder, CO). Porter was exceptional - Kona coffee infused in secondary fermentation - assistant brewmaster from Hawaii. Sampler of 6-6 oz beers for $5.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Duke Dark | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Dunkel Lager | dark amber | 3 | draft | |
| Boca Blonde | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Blonde ale | dark straw | 3 | draft | |
| Boca Fest | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Porter | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Robust porter | ruby black | 3 | draft | Kona coffee |
| Red Reef Amber | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Tropical Madness | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | | Fruit Beer | dark straw | 3 | draft | |
2009/07: Revisited July 2009 with Caroline and Erica, and had dinner. Dinner was better than average. Sampler of 6-6 oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Duke Dark | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Dunkel Lager | clear blackish amber | 2 | draft | 4.0% abv |
| Boca Blonde | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; slight floral; slight buttery | Blonde ale | brilliant straw | 2 | draft | 3.5% abv |
| City Fest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | bready; toasty | Oktoberfest | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.0% abv |
| German Alt | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | bready; toasty | Dusseldorf Alt | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| German Pilsner | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | smooth; peppery and floral hops | German Pilsner | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
| Tropical Raspberry | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | raspberry syrup | Fruit Beer | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Boynton Beach: Hops2005/02: 545 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL, 407-731-3313. Visited 18 February 2005 (Friday) at 4:30 PM. Beer sampler served in frosted rocks glasses. Comparing to other Hops, these beers are the most well made - the best quality. Sampler of 5-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Brown porter | dark copper | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hammerhead Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | amber | 4 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | gold | 4 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Bradenton: Hops2007/02: Sampled beers while picking up Best Florida Beer Competition Pro entries from brewer Tim.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | caramel; toasty | Brown porter | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Golden Hammer | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Blend | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | blend of Hammerhead Red and Lightning Bolt Gold |
| Hammerhead Red | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | brilliant copper | 2 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | |
| Lumberjack Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | Oatmeal Stout | clear dark brown | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Clearwater: Tilted Kilt2008/03: Brewed at the Tilted Kilt in AZ
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Tilted Kilt Premium Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | Really a bar - imported from Tilted Kilt in AZ |
FL USA: Coral Gables: Titanic Brewery and Restaurant2005/02: 5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, 305-667-2537. Visited 19 February 2005 (Saturday) at 2:30 PM. Small but nicely (and efficiently) set up brewery. Batch size is 5 barrels. Sampler of 7-5 oz beers for $4.50 (two half-size samples of brewmaster specials).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Boiler Room Nut Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | strong walnuts followed by fruit; complex | Northern English brown ale | copper | 3 | draft | 5+% abv |
| Brittanic Best Bitter | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | fruity | ESB | dark amber | 3 | draft | 5.5+% abv |
| Captain Smith's Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | spicy; pepper | Roggenbier | copper | 3 | draft | 6+% abv |
| Gale Force Ale | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Belgian Blond | light straw | 3 | draft | |
| Shipbuilders Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | hops; fruit; smooth; roasty | Oatmeal Stout | black | 3 | draft | 6+% abv |
| Slipknot Saison Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | fruity; slight sour | Belgian Saison | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Triple Screw Light Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Kolsch | straw | 3 | draft | 4+% abv |
| White Star IPA | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | big hops flavor | American IPA | amber | 3 | draft | 7+% abv |
2009/02: Revisited while judging Coconut Cup in Miami.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 2x Ultra IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | flowery; toasty | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | 9.0% abv |
FL USA: Coral Springs: Big Bear Brewing Co2005/02: 1800 N University Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 954-341-5545. Visited 20 February 2005 (Sunday) at 1 PM. Friendly and knowledgable bartender Mike. Burger rated 4+, shoestring fries 4+, Caroline's veggie burger (with zucchini and carrots) she rated 5-. Excellent service, excellent selection of beer, extensive menu. Caroline says 'best brewpub I've ever been to'. 10 barrel brewing capacity. My only complaint - they ONLY had extra-large t-shirts, and I wanted one for the Belgian Dubbel. Sampler of 9-4 oz beers for $5.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Blonde | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | cloves; strong banana; fruity | Belgian wit | amber | 4 | draft | |
| Black Bear Stout | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roasted malt; chocolate; coffee | American stout | black | 3 | draft | |
| Blueberry Ale | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | blueberry; nice balance - not syrupy | Fruit Beer | light straw | 3 | draft | served with a blueberry |
| Brown Bear Ale | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | slightly soured | American Brown Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 6.0% abv; 13 IBU |
| Espresso Stout | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | strong coffee | Sweet stout | black | 3 | draft | espresso is 'dry hopped' in keg |
| Grizzly Red Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | amber | 4 | draft | 5.8% abv; 18 IBU |
| Hibernation Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | hops flavor; aroma; bitterness | American Pale Ale | amber | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv; 55 IBU; Cascade hops |
| Kodiac Belgian Dubbel | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | banana; plums; raisins | Belgian Dubbel | copper | 3 | draft | 2002 GABF gold; 7.5% abv; 9 IBU |
| Polar Light | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | fruity | Blonde ale | light straw | 3 | draft | 4.9% abv; 10 IBU |
FL USA: Destin: McGuire's Irish Pub2009/03: 33 Highway 98, Destin, FL, 850-654-0567. Visited 28 March 2009 at 1PM (Saturday). Bleu cheese potato chips were very good and huge ($7.95). No brewery tour available. I did the sampler, and was suspicious that the 'Porter' was the wrong beer. The bartender insisted that it was the porter (he 'proved' it by going back to the tap and repouring it - 'See - it's the porter'). The porter, although slightly roasty, was very light in body and color - so I suspect that they either had the wrong keg on, or that they were trying to foist a defective brewing session on the public. A regular customer was sitting next to me, and he tried the porter and definitely agreed that this was NOT the porter. In comparison to the Pensacola porter (tried earlier in the day), it was a completely different beer. Also, the hops level was much lower than the porter from Pensacola - both in bittering and in hops flavor/aroma. I was not happy with the flippant and disdainful attitude of the bartender. If this is what the brewer really intended, that's fine - but it should not be sold as a porter - and if there was a brewing problem, that's fine too - still - it should be sold as what it is. The quality of the beers that I tasted at Destin seemed to be quite a bit lower than those from Pensacola. Sampler of 6-2 oz beers for $4.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cream Stout | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | smoky; roasty | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.2% abv |
| Irish Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | 6.1% abv |
| Irish Red | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | flowery | Red Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Old Fashioned Ale | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | Cream ale | clear light straw | 2 | draft | 4.2% abv |
| Porter | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | roasty; watery | Brown Porter | clear blackish light | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv; This is NOT a porter; Bartender insisted it was |
| Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | raspberry | Fruit beer | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
FL USA: Dunedin: Dunedin Brewery2004/10: 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL, 727-736-0606. Visited 19 October 2004. I met Michael Bryant (brewmaster) on the way back from the GABF, and learned about the 'Snug Pub'. This is a small pub with live music most days, and finger-food snacks. Service was excellent, bartender was very knowledgable about beers. Well Cabernet Sauvignon was better than average (for Caroline). Overall, very enjoyable experience, but also probably best for regular 'members'. Sampler of 9-4 oz beers for $9.00 (?).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Apricot Wheat Ale | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | apricot | Fruit Beer | hazy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Beach Tale Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | chocolate | American Brown Ale | dark brown | 3 | draft | |
| Celtic Gold | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | astringent | kolsch | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Lowland Wheat Ale | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | banana | Weissbier | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Oktoberfest | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | copper | 3 | draft | just a tad watery |
| Piper's Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | light copper | 3 | draft | |
| Razzbeery Wheat Ale | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | raspberry seeds | Fruit Beer | light copper | 3 | draft | |
| Red Head Red Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Summer Buzzz | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | honey | Blonde ale | light copper | 3 | draft | |
2005/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Highland Games Smoked Porter | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | smoky | Other Smoked Beer | black | 3 | draft | |
2005/09: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oktoberfest | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | full body malt; toasty | Oktoberfest | copper | 2 | draft | ale - not a lager |
2005/11: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Brewmasters Reserve 2005 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | flowery, cloves | Weissbier | hazy amber | 2 | draft | Summer buzzz invused with chamomile |
2005/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Coffee Infused Brown Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | cocoa; coffee | Vegetable | dark brown | 3 | draft | 1 lb coffee per gallon |
2006/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bourbon Barrel Brown | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | bourbon flavor; vanilla | Wood aged beer | mahogany | 2 | draft | |
2006/04: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Highland Games Smoked Porter | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | coffee; light smoke | Other Smoked Beer | brown black | 3 | draft | |
2006/06: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Leonard Croons Old Mean Stout | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | diacetyl; coffee; roasted unmalted barley | Dry stout | black | 2 | draft | |
2006/07: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Imperial Pilsner | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | citrusy; slight fruit | Amer Pilsner | hazy dark gold | 3 | draft | |
2006/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Centennial 1999 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Strong Scotch Ale | clear amber | 3 | bottle | 8.5% abv |
| Christmas Farm Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Belgian Saison | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
2007/01: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Leonard Croons Old Mean Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | roasty | Dry stout | black | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv |
2007/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Piper's Pale Ale Dry Hopped | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | hazy amber | 1 | draft | Target hops |
| Red Head Red Ale Dry Hopped | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | hazy reddish amber | 3 | draft | Target hops |
2007/07: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Apricot Wheat Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | apricot | Fruit Beer | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 6.2% abv |
2007/08: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Beach Tale Brown Ale (unfiltered) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; slight smoke | American Brown Ale | slight hazy deep mah | 2 | draft | |
| IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | from fermenter - not cooled or carbonated |
2007/10: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Celtic Gold | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | kolsch | clear gold | 2 | draft | New recipe-Madison Roane brewmaster |
| IPA | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | American IPA | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | New recipe-Madison Roane brewmaster |
| Leonard Croons Old Mean Stout | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | roasty | Dry stout | black | 3 | Nitrogen draft | New recipe-Madison Roane brewmaster |
| Oktoberfest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | bready | Oktoberfest | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Piper's Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | New recipe-Madison Roane brewmaster |
| Red Head Red Ale | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear reddish copper | 2 | draft | New recipe-Madison Roane brewmaster |
2007/11: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Spatzy Barky Wine | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American Barleywine | slightly hazy copper | 2 | draft | Named for KK's dog; 9.0% |
2007/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Christmas Farm Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | cloves; cinnamon | Belgian Saison | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Christmas Farm Ale 1997 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | dry; spicy; peppery | winter beer | clear amber | 2 | bottle | |
2008/01: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| IPA Brewmasters Reserve | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
2008/04: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Highland Games Smoked Porter | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | smoky; roasty | Other Smoked Beer | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Rye IPA Brewmasters Reserve | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | pepper; grapefruit | Roggenbier | cloudy copper | 2 | draft | 7.0% abv |
2008/05: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Artisenal Golden Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | fruity | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | gold | 2 | draft | 7% abv |
| Spatzy Barky Wine 2007 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | American Barleywine | hazy copper | 2 | draft | Named for KK's dog; 9.0% |
| Spatzy Barky Wine 2007 on wood | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | American Barleywine | clear copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | Named for KK's dog; 9.0%; 2 months in whiskey barrel |
2008/06: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Grateful Red | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
2008/08: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Trippel | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | banana; alcohol; smooth | Belgian Tripel | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 10.7% abv |
2008/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blitzen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | resiny | winter beer | cloudy mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Blitzen | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | floral; alcohol | winter beer | clear amber | 2 | growler | |
| Christmas Farm Ale 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | alcohol; ginger | Belgian Saison | hazy copper | 2 | draft | |
2009/04: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| The Rock Double IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | resiny; alcohol warmth; lemongrass | Imperial IPA | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 8% abv |
2009/06: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Summer Buzzz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | lime leaf; black pepper; earthy; honey | Blonde ale | slight hazy deep gol | 2 | draft | 8% abv; uses 100lb local honey |
2009/08: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oak Aged Double IPA | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | caramel; grapefruit | Imperial IPA | hazy deep amber | 2 | draft | |
2009/10: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oktoberfest | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | toffee; floral | Oktoberfest | cloudy copper | 2 | draft | |
2010/07: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bohemian Rhapsody | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grassy; pepper; alcohol; lemon | Bohemian Pilsner | slight hazy light go | 2 | draft | 7.2% abv |
| Red Baron | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | fruity; slight grainy | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Trippel 2007 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | lemony | Belgian Tripel | clear light gold | 2 | draft | |
2010/12: Visited 16 December 2010 for Dunedin Brewers Guild monthly meeting.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blitzen | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | honey; spices | winter beer | hazy deep amber | 3 | growler | |
| Bourbon Red | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bourbon; crackers | Wood aged beer | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Honey Pumpkin | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | brown sugar; crackers; piney; floral; low pumpkin spice, no honey | Vegetable beer | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | |
2011/02: Visited 3 February 2011
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dropkick Murphys Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | nutty; caramel; light tangerine | American Amber Ale | clear deep amber | 2 | draft | |
2011/04: 21 April 2011 - Dunedin Brewers Guild monthly meeting - Dunedin Brewery was providing a flight of Pale Ale with the regular and three that were dry hopped - great comparison!
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Gamache Wheat | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; floral; light tangerine | American Wheat | cloudy deep gold | 3 | Draft (cask) | |
| Piper's Pale Ale - Nelson Sauvin Dry Hopped | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | gooseberry; slight tart | American Pale Ale | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | |
| Piper's Pale Ale - Pacifica Dry Hopped | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light tangerine; pine; earthy | American Pale Ale | cloudy light gold | 2 | draft | |
| Piper's Pale Ale - Riwaka Dry Hopped | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | earthy; pine | American Pale Ale | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | |
2011/06: Judging DB IPA Pro-Am competition 6/4/2011
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oak Aged Wheat Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | vanilla; raspberry; floral; bready; white pepper | Wood aged beer | very slight hazy amb | 2 | draft | |
2011/07: Visiting for DBG function
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 15th Anniversary Pilsner | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | floral; black pepper; slight buttery | Bohemian Pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Fernandina Beach: Karibo Café2010/12: Visited 11 December 2010 with Caroline. Beer is brewed in three 3-barrel fermenter/serving tanks behind the bar, and pressurized and served from the same tank. Wort is delivered - no mashing occurs here, just fermentation. They also made two other beers (English Brown and American Amber) both of which were just blends (made by the bartender) of the Pale Ale and the Stout (in different proportions).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Pale Ale | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | slight sour; grassy; tangerine | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | unfiltered |
| Pilsner | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | floral; grassy | German Pilsner | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | unfiltered |
| Stout | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light malt; low roast; some bread; floral | Dry stout | cloudy light brown | 2 | draft | unfiltered |
FL USA: Fort Myers: Hops2005/02: 5043 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 941-418-0190. Visited 20 February 2005 at 4:30 PM (Sunday), Two beers tasted soapy - but both showed lace on the sides of the glass and kept their head - so maybe there was some other problem? Nice presentation with placemat listing beers - most other Hops don't do this.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roasted malt | Brown porter | dark mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | butterscotch | Light Lager | light straw | 4 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | straw | 4 | draft | |
| Lumberjack Oatmeal Stout | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | smooth; smoky; soapy (but glass is clean) | Oatmeal Stout | dark mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | light copper | 3 | draft | |
2005/08: Revisited 21 August 2005 - the Clearwater Light, Lightning Bolt Gold and Hammerhead Red were all slightly soured. The Alligator Ale also had some off-flavors - stale/cardboardy. However, there were two seasonals that I had not had before - the Honey Bock, and the Star Spangled Ale - rated below. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Hammerhead Red | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | slight sour | American Amber Ale | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Honey Bock | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | slight honey; slight citrus | Traditional bock | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Star Spangled Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Kolsch | straw | 3 | draft | |
2005/10: Revisited with Caroline and Farrah.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Hoptoberfest | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | amber | 3 | draft | |
2008/06: Revisited with Caroline during trip to Miami.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Big Skeeter Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grapefruit | American Pale Ale | brilliant deep gold | 2 | draft | cascade hops |
FL USA: Gainesville: BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse2010/12: Visited 9 December 2010 with Caroline. California Chicken Sandwich+Avo was VG; fries were cold
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| PM Porter | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roasty; creamy; melanoidin; large tan foamy persistent head | Robust porter | clear mahogany | 4 | draft | |
FL USA: Gainesville: Swamphead Brewery2011/05: 15 May 2011 - Craig (owner/brewer) gave us a private tour after Hogtown Brewoff ended; beautiful 10bbl copper-clad system which came from Spanish Springs; currently no mill - grain is purchased cracked.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 10-10-100 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | tangerine; some floaters | Imperial IPA | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | 100th batch; 10% abv; 100 min boil; all Centennial hops every 10 then every 5 minutes; 10 lb dry hop |
| Catherine Passion RIS | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | floral; chocolate; coffee; light smoke | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Jacksonville: Bold City Brewery2009/10: 2670-7 Rossell Street, Jacksonville, FL, 904-379-6551. Visited 24 October 2009 (Saturday). Very family run - Mom was bartending, brother was filling growlers, got a nice tour from brewer. Sampler of 9-2oz beers for free if you buy a pint.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 1901 Red Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roasty; burnt; light floral | American Amber Ale | clear light mahogany | 3 | draft | 16°P; more like a porter |
| Chinook IPA | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral; pine; light resiny | American IPA | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 15°P |
| Dukes Cold Nose Brown Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | bready; grainy; hazelnut; roast | American Brown Ale | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 14°P |
| E-Street Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | bready; crackers; floral | American Amber Ale | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 15°P |
| Fritzs Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | big banana; bubblegum; light clove | Weissbier | cloudy light gold | 3 | draft | 13°P |
| Killer Whale Cream Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | nice malt; overstated as cream ale; floral ;bready | Cream ale | cloudy straw | 2 | draft | 12.5°P |
| Mad Manatee IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | lemon; resiny; pine | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | 15.5°P |
| O - Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Stout | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | coffee; vanilla; cinnamon; mace | Vegetable beer | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 14°P; infused with Bold Bean Coffee (from Jax); 2nd in series of four: B/O/L/D |
| Olde English | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | slight tart; nutty; caramel; light raisins | Old Ale | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 15°P |
2011/07: Visited during First Coast Cup
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 1901 Red Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; floral; earthy | American Amber Ale | clear dark brown | 2 | draft | |
| Mad Manatee IPA | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grassy; grapefruit; bready | American IPA | hazy deep amber | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Jacksonville: Intuition Ale Works2011/07: Visited while at First Coast Cup
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Centennial IPA | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | bready; piney | American IPA | hazy deep gold | 3 | draft | 6% abv; 43 IBU; single hop |
| Golden Spiral Belgian Golden | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | fruity; light bread; hay | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | cloudy deep straw | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv; 22 IBU |
| Honey Badger Saison | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | hay; barnyard; light floral | Belgian Saison | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 7.5% abv; 24 IBU |
| I-10 IPA | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; pine; earthy | American IPA | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | 6.8% abv; 54 IBU |
| Jon Boat Kolsch | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | light bready; light floral | kolsch | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | 4.5% abv; 23 IBU |
| King Street Imperial Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | roasty; coffee; chocolate | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 9% abv; 48 IBU |
| Knot Head Ale | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | floral; light chocolate | North German Alt | slight hazy deep cop | 2 | draft | 5.6% abv; 30 IBU |
| Peoples Pale Ale | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; floral; light pine; citrus | American Pale Ale | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 28 IBU |
| Shareshifter Saison | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | hay; barnyard; citrus | Belgian Saison | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 6% abv; 20 IBU |
| TCB Black Rye | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; black pepper | American Wheat/Rye | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 6.7% abv; 35 IBU |
| Workmans Wheat | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | lemon; grapefruit; bready; earthy; too hoppy for balance | American Wheat | cloudy deep gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 32 IBU |
FL USA: Jacksonville: River City Brewing Co2009/10: 835 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, 904-399-5684. Visited 24 October 2009 (Saturday). Nice view of river. Burger VG, fries G. Bartender gave me a brewery tour. 4 barrel system, 10 barrel batch size, six 10-barrel bright tanks, Bob the brewer worked at Anheuser Busch for 25 years. Sampler of 5-2oz beers for free, served in plastic disposable cups.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Jackson Pale Ale | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight sour | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| Jag Light Ale | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | grainy; slight astringent; slight tart; light floral | Blonde ale | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5.1% abv; touch of wheat |
| Octoberfest | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; toffee; slight vegetal; slight sour; light floral | Oktoberfest | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
| Red Rooster Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | toffee; slight nutty; caramel | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| Riptide Porter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | coffee; slight sour; slight black pepper | Brown porter | clear copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
FL USA: Jacksonville: Seven Bridges2008/08: Jacksonville, Florida. Visited 29 August 2008 at 10PM with Caroline. We had just finished judging a few flights of the First Coast Cup homebrew competition. I judged a couple of these flights with Seven Bridges brewer, Eric. We sat at the bar and did a beer sampler as well as dinner. The burger and fries was very good (4). The grouper was a 4+. They also had two beers on hand pulled cask which they added to my sampler. Service was very good. Sampler of 8-3 oz beers for $4.68.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| American Red | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | citrus | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
| Bad Ass Stout | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | roasty | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 2 | Draft (cask) | 14.5°P OG; 5.65% abv; added Bad Add coffee |
| Iron Horse Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | roasty | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 14.4°P OG; 5.65% abv |
| Southern Flyer Light Lager | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | clear deep straw | 3 | draft | 8.5°P OG; 3.61% abv |
| Southside Pilsner | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | German pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | 12.0°P OG; 5.02% abv |
| Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | caramel; smooth | Northern English brown ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | 12.5°P OG; 5.18% abv |
| Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Northern English brown ale | clear copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | 12.5°P OG; 5.18% abv; dry hopped Cascade |
| Toll Tender IPA | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear copper | 3 | draft | 14.4°P OG; 5.97% abv |
2009/07: Revisited with Caroline while judging First Coast Cup.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Double Red Ale | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | piney | American Amber Ale | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | floral | English IPA | hazy copper | 3 | Draft (cask) | dry hopped with Goldings |
| Toasted Oat Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | lemony; oatmeal | American Pale ale | clear light amber | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv |
2011/07: Visited while at First Coast Cup
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Summer Wheat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | wheat; bready; banana; very light clove; very light pepper; very light floral; slight metallic | Weissbier | cloudy deep straw | 4 | draft | |
2011/08: Visited while on the way to Mead Judge test in Savannah
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Maple Nut Brown | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | maple; earthy; caramel | Northern English brown ale | clear deep copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
FL USA: Key West: Kellys Caribbean Bar Grill and Brewery2003/12: Key West, Florida. Visited 22 December 2003 with family. Food 4-, upscale. Sampler of 4-4 oz beers for $2.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Havana Red Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | malty | American Brown Ale | dark red brown | 3 | draft | |
| Key West Golden Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | Blonde ale | dark amber | 4 | draft | |
| PanAm Pilsner | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | banana | German pilsner | straw | 4 | draft | |
| Southern Clipper Wheat | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | lemon | Weissbier | dark straw | 3 | draft | light ale; not wheatish |
FL USA: Kissimmee: Double Eagle Brewery and Eatery2009/01: Kissimmee, Florida. Visited January 2009 with Caroline. Didn't try food. Owned and operated by one of the old time members of Central Florida Homebrewers club. Good bar service. Beers are contract brewed by Dunedin Brewery in Dunedin Florida. Sampler of 4-4 oz beers was $4.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amber Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | flowery; slight citrus | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | Contract brewed by Dunedin Brewery |
| Golden Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | flowery; biscuit; slight fruity; brown sugar | Blonde ale | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | Contract brewed by Dunedin Brewery |
| Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | Contract brewed by Dunedin Brewery |
FL USA: Lady Lake (The Villages): Spanish Springs Brewing2005/02: 1105 Main Street, Lady Lake FL, 352-750-4466. Visited Sat, 26 Feb 2005 at 11:30am. Part of a Main Street in a cool retro 1700s Spanish style town. DME Brewing Services 10-barrel system. Salad very crispy 5-, Steak soup 4. Nice long chat with assistant brewmaster Doyle. Business good, got busier continuously. Sampler of 8-4 oz beers for $3.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cherryberry Lambic | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | raspberry; cherry | Fruit lambic | hazy garnet red | 3 | draft | 8%; made with fruit puree |
| Father Rollando's Righteous Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | amber | 3 | draft | 0.05 |
| Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | cloves; big banana | Weissbier | slight hazy gold | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | roasted malt; fizzy | Strong Scotch Ale | mahogany | 4 | draft | |
| Sebald's Select | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | lager | gold | 4 | draft | 4.8%; Munich lager style |
| Seymour's Southern Stout | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | smoky; roasted malt | American stout | black | 3 | draft | |
| Spanish Springs Light | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | slight tart | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | 0.042 |
| Wilhem Sebald's Oktoberfest Bier | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | malty | Oktoberfest | copper | 3 | draft | 0.058 |
FL USA: Melbourne: Charlie and Jakes2007/09: 6300 N. Wickham Road #137, Melbourne, FL, 321-752-7675. Visited 23 September 2007 (Sunday) with Caroline after Commander SAAZ weekend. Bartender not very knowledgable about beers or the brewing process. Food was OK. Beers were average to very good. The maibock was cloudy, for example. Sampler of 5 beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| A1A IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | English IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Brown Bottom Ale | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; nutty | Northern English brown ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Harbor City Gold | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | Saaz hops; corn | American Pilsner | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | |
| Mathers Maibock | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | sweet; fruity | Maibock | cloudy copper | 2 | draft | |
| Wickham Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American wheat | cloudy light gold | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Miami: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant2005/02: 1201 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, 786-425-1130. Visited 19 February 2005 (Saturday) at noon. Mapquest directions were bad, talked in by the staff, but still ended up on the wrong end of town. Finally made it! Huge 10-oz burger $8 was juicy and tasty, rated 4. Garlic fries had good flavor (and chunks of fresh garlic) but were not crispy, not very hot: 3+. Restaurant got quite busy with a wait at 12:30 PM. Manager was very knowledgable about beers and also helped me with directions to Abbey and recommended Titanic. Sampler of 6-2 oz beers for free.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blonde Bock | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Traditional bock | gold | 3 | draft | 7.22% abv; 16.5° OG |
| Czech Lager | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | nice balance | Bohemian Pilsner | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Dunkles | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roasted malt; caramel | Dunkel Lager | copper | 3 | draft | unfiltered but not hazy |
| Golden Export Lager | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | green hops | lager | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Märzen | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | amber | 3 | draft | 5.72% abv; 13.5° OG Plato |
| Premium Light Lager | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | corn; butterscotch | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | 106 calories; 8.2g carbs; OG 8.5°; 4.54% abv |
2009/02: Revisited while judging Coconut Cup.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dunkel Weizen | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; banana | Dunkelweizen | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Miami Beach: Abbey Brewing Co2005/02: 1115 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL, 305-538-8110. Visited 19 February 2005 (Saturday) at 4 PM. Parking very hard to find. One other customer. Small bar, but excellent selection of premium Belgian and other specialty beers. Bartender very knowledgable about beers and history. Beer is brewed off-site (in Melbourne FL). No 'official' samplers, but bartender provided free samplers of their own beers, and then I had a pint of the stout. Sampler of 4-2 oz beers for free.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 12° Dubbel | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | banana | Belgian Dubbel | copper | 3 | draft | 10.5% abv |
| Bock | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Traditional bock | light copper | 3 | draft | 10% abv |
| Father Theodore's Imperial Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | slight winey; chocolate | Imperial Stout | black | 3 | draft | 9.2% abv |
| IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | amber | 3 | draft | 6.2% abv |
FL USA: Orlando: Big River Grille and Brewing Works2003/04: Orlando, Florida. Visited 11 April 2003 with family. 2101 N Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, on Disney's Boardwalk, (407) 560-0253. Homemade salsa 4, Beer Cheese Soup 3+. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Irish Red Lager | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | | Red Ale | | | draft | |
| Magnolia American Brown Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | coffee | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Wowzer's Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | banana | Weissbier | | | draft | |
2005/02: Revisited Sat, 26 Feb 2005 at 5pm. Had customers but not jam-packed like last time. Caroline says the blackened salmon was 'yummy' - rated 5. Chicken cashew salad 4. They have a 10-barrel brewing system. Sampler of 5-4 oz beers for $4.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Gadzooks Pilsner | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | German Pilsner | straw | 3 | draft | 4.00% abw; 12.0° OG; hallertauer hops |
| Rocket Red Ale | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | citrus | American Amber Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 4.25% abw; 13.5° OG; cascade hops; 2003 GABF gold |
| Southern Flyer Light Lager | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Light Lager | straw | 4 | draft | 2.95% abw; 8.5° OG; liberty hops |
| Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | slightly sour (ok) | American Brown Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 4.13% abw; 12.5° OG; 1998 GABF gold |
| Tilt Pale Ale | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | 4.18% abw; 13.0° OG; perle hops |
2008/09: Revisited Sat, 20 September 2008 since we were spending the day at DisneyWorld. It turns out that this was the tapping day for their Oktoberfest, so they had a Fest party going on outside, along with some slider burgers and Cordon-bleu chicken bites - both of which were somewhat oily, but very tasty. Spoke to head brewer Evan Carroll for a few minutes. This is also Big River's 15th anniversary!
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oktoberfest 2008 - 15th Anniversary | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight smoky; toasty | Oktoberfest | clear copper | 3 | draft | tapped today (20 Sep) - the opening day of Oktoberfest |
2009/04: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cherry Wheat | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light cherry; bready | Fruit Beer | hazy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Gadzooks Pilsner | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bubblegum; peppery | German Pilsner | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5.02% abv; 12°P OG |
| Rocket Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grapefruit; caramel | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | 5.34% abv; 13.5°P OG |
| Southern Flyer Light Lager | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | bready; slight citrus | Light Lager | clear light straw | 3 | draft | 3.61% abv; 8.5°P OG |
| Steamboat Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light citrus; pineapple | American Pale Ale | hazy amber | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 13°P OG |
| Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | flowery; caramel; light roast | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.18% abv; 12.5°P OG |
| Wowzer's Wheat | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | clove; orange | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 4 | draft | 4.29% abv; 10°P OG |
2009/10: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oktoberfest | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel; nutty | Oktoberfest | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
2009/11: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Pumpkin Spiced Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | cinnamon; clove; mace; brown sugar | Vegetable beer | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | |
| Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; nutty; earthy; slight powdery; floral; dry | American Brown Ale | hazy copper | 3 | draft | |
2010/02: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Schwarzbier | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | coffee; chocolate; light roast; caramel | Schwarzbier | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv |
2010/05: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blueberry Golden Ale | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | bready; crackers; blueberry | Fruit beer | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Nut Brown | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | nutty; toffee; caramel; slight coffee; light floral | Northern English brown ale | hazy brown | 3 | draft | 4.75% abv |
2010/07: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dunkelweizen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | banana; light clove; spritzy; light caramel | Dunkelweizen | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | |
2010/09: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Wit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; orange peel; coriander; chamomile; floral | Belgian wit | cloudy whitish light | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv; Josh Bringle homebrewer won Big River competition |
2010/11: Revisited twice in November 2010 with Caroline and Dodie
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | chocolate; coffee; oatmeal; oily | Oatmeal Stout | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| Winters Nip Holiday Bock | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel; toffee; brown sugar; light molasses; light floral | winter beer | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
2010/12: Revisited Sun, 5 December 2010 with Caroline
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Gadzooks Pilsner | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; floral; earthy; black pepper; light corn | German Pilsner | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.02% abv; 12°P OG |
| Rocket Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; floral; earthy; lemon | American Amber Ale | cloudy copper | 2 | draft | 5.34% abv; 13.5°P OG |
| Southern Flyer Light Lager | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light bready; light corn; light floral | light lager | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 3.61% abv; 8.5°P OG |
| Steamboat Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grapefruit; tangerine; light bread | American Pale Ale | cloudy deep gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 13°P OG |
2011/06: Visited on Fathers Day. They have had a new brewer who replaced Evan. Kent has been there about 6 months (Evan went to North Carolina store).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| IPA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | pine; resiny; bready; slight buttery; not citrusy (did not pick up claimed Cascades dry hopping) | American IPA | hazy light copper | 3 | draft | 7% abv |
| Summer Wheat | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; yeasty; light orange; floral; perfumy; light juicyfruit gum | American Wheat | cloudy deep amber | 3 | draft | |
2011/07: Visited with Caroline and Erica
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| IPA - Dry Hopped | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | floral; light grassy; grapefruit; light bready | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Rocket Red Ale - Cascade dry hopped | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | grassy; winey; light bready; light fruity | American Amber Ale | cloudy deep copper | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
FL USA: Orlando: BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse2009/11: Visited while judging Sunshine Challenge.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Pumpkin Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | cinnamon; clove; ginger; mace | Vegetable beer | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
FL USA: Orlando: Hops2005/02: 11448 University Blvd, Orlando FL, 407-381-9109. Visited Sat, 26 Feb 2005 at 2:30pm. Beers consistently above average - one of the best Hops, beer-wise. Sampler served in chilled rocks glasses. This works well for Light and Gold, but others get more flavor as they warm up a little. Restaurant about half full - seems to be good business for the middle of the afternoon. 7-barrel brewing system, fermented in 14 days. Manager gave me a tour. Briess malt purchased pre-crushed. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Brown porter | mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | refreshing | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hammerhead Red | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | amber | 4 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Prem American Lager | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roasted malt | Oatmeal Stout | black brown | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | nice malty; not cloying; fizzy | Scottish 70/- | dark copper | 4 | draft | |
FL USA: Orlando: Orlando Brewing Co2006/06: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| IPA Members Only | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | American IPA | brilliant light ambe | 2 | draft | Second runnings from Doble (Imperial) IPA |
| Olde Pelican | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | ESB | clear dark amber | 2 | draft | |
| Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | brilliant light ambe | 2 | draft | |
2011/03: Visited brewery while returning a keg from Brewers Ball
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blonde UIF (unfiltered) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready; light toast; slight tart; crackers | Blonde ale | clear deep straw | 2 | draft | 4.73% abv |
| Doppelbock Winterfest | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | malty; caramel; light black pepper; light floral | doppelbock | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 7% abv |
| Kolsch UIF (unfiltered) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | slight tart; light grassy; light bready | kolsch | clear gold | 2 | draft | 4.9% abv |
FL USA: Palm Harbor: Hoppers Grille and Brewery2002/11: Palm Harbor, Florida. Visited 1 November 2002 with Caroline. 36221 East Lake Road, (727) 786-2966. Burger excellent, fries good, Caroline's shrimp fajita very good. Sampler of 8-4 oz beers plus a root beer for $9.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amarillo Light Pilsner | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | banana; smooth | light lager | | | draft | |
| Cattail Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Fischer Hefe Weizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | yeasty; Wheat | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Flying Gator Ale | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Helms Dunkler Bock | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | coffee; creamy | Traditional bock | | | draft | |
| Old Porch Dog | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Royal Bohemian Pilsner | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | fizzy | Bohemian Pilsner | | | draft | |
| Tampa Red | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | smooth | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | strawberry; fruity | Fruit lambic | | | draft | too sweet |
2005/03: Revisited 14 March 2005 with Caroline. Franz (the brewmaster) has a Monday night get-together. He's a very passionate brewmaster - and very inventive too. His family has been brewing for Austrian royalty for 500 years. Root beer 4+. He also noticed that the Amarillo Light was cloudy and immediately 86'd it. Sampler of 12-4 oz beers plus a root beer for $10.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amarillo Light | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | slight sour | Light Lager | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | 3.9%; almost like a Belgian Wit; 86'd by Fritz when he saw that it was unfiltered |
| Blitzen | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | slight winey | Doppelbock | copper | 3 | draft | 9% |
| Bourbon Blitzen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | mild mellow bourbon | Specialty Beer | copper | 3 | draft | 13.5% |
| Cattail Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | amber | 3 | draft | 6.4% |
| Eric's Dusseldorf Alt | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | coffee aftertaste | Dusseldorf Alt | dark copper | 3 | draft | 5.8% |
| Fischer Hefe Weizen | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light banana | Weissbier | hazy light straw | 3 | draft | 5.4% |
| Gueze | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | lemony sour | Flanders brown ale | amber | 3 | draft | 6% |
| Piña Colada Lambic | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | | Fruit lambic | hazy straw | 3 | draft | 10% |
| Rootent Berry | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | root beer | Vegetable | copper | 3 | draft | blend of Cattail and 3 other beers plus sarsparilla; aged 2 years |
| Royal Bohemian Pilsner | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Bohemian Pilsner | gold | 3 | draft | 5% |
| Tampa Red | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 4.8% |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | | Fruit lambic | garnet red | 3 | draft | 10% |
FL USA: Palm Harbor: Hops2004/09: 33086 US Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL, 727-789-5678. Visited 2 September 2004. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | chocolate | American Brown Ale | dark copper | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | pineapple | Light Lager | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hammerhead Red | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Hang Ten Honey Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Love Handles Low Carb Ale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | banana; smooth | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | |
2006/01: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Winter Amber Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasted; slight burnt | American Amber Ale | dark mahogany | 3 | draft | |
2006/05: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Beat the Heat Summer Wheat | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | orange; coriander; dry; bready | Weissbier | slight hazy light go | 3 | draft | |
2007/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Flying Squirrel Nut Brown Ale | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | nutty; bready | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | |
2007/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Octoberfest | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | bready | Oktoberfest | brilliant light copp | 2 | draft | |
| Winter Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | brilliant copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Palm Harbor: Lagerhaus Brewery and Grill2008/06: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Wild Berry Lambic | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | blackberry; raspberry; tart | Fruit lambic | hazy garnet | 3 | draft | leftover keg from Hoppers - not brewed at Lagerhaus |
2009/08: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cat Tail Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | resiny; apricot; piney | American IPA | hazy amber | 3 | draft | 6.4% abv |
| Fischer Hefeweizen | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; clove as beer warms; creamy; fluffy white head | Weissbier | cloudy gold | 4 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| Helms Dunkler Bock | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | toasty; caramel; light body | Traditional bock | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 6.6% abv |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | raspberry | Fruit lambic | clear reddish copper | 3 | draft | 12% abv; raspberry/blueberry/boysenberry |
2010/01: 3438 East Lake Business, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, 727-216-9682. Visited 25 January 2010 at 7 PM. Jamaican Jerk Wings were lightly spiced, deep fried, and very greasy, sitting in a puddle of oil. Good service at the bar. Sampler of 7-5 oz beers for $9.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cherry Hefeweizen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | cherry | Fruit beer | cloudy light garnet | 3 | draft | 5.6% abv |
| Fat Cat Triple IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | tobacco; pine; resiny | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | 9.0% abv |
| Fischer Hefeweizen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | bready; big fluffy head; whiff of sour but not in taste; low banana; low cloves | Weissbier | clear light gold | 4 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| Madame Pompadour | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | slight sour | Flanders brown ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | 8% abv |
| Schlossbrau Weizenbock | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | big banana; black pepper; slight tart | Weizenbock | cloudy deep gold | 3 | draft | 7.2% abv |
| Sint Niklaas | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | mace; cinnamon; brown sugar | winter beer | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 8.6% abv; Belgian Spiced Ale |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | raspberry; some tart; white sugar | Fruit lambic | cloudy garnet | 3 | draft | 12% abv; raspberry/blueberry/marionberry/boysenberry |
2010/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Fischer Dunkel Hefe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | banana; cloves; bready | Dunkelweizen | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| Old Porch Dog | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; light tart; spritzy; floral | Brown porter | cloudy deep brown | 3 | draft | 6.4% abv |
| Saazer Hefeweizen | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | floral; light pepper; light banana; clove | Weissbier | hazy gold | 4 | draft | 5.6% abv |
FL USA: Pembroke Pines: Hops2005/02: 11555 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL, 954-441-4599. Visited 19 February 2005 (Saturday) at 6 PM. Busy with a wait. Nice presentation with a placemat listing beers - most Hops don't do this. Free salsa/chips at bar - a nice touch, salsa 4+ was fresh and flavorful. Manager checked on me. Generally, I think this is the best run Hops I've been to, and the beer quality reflects that - a step up from the beer and restaurant quality of the Hops in the Tampa/Clearwater area. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasted malt | Brown porter | black | 4 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | light straw | 4 | draft | |
| Hammerhead Red | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | fruity | American Pale Ale | copper | 4 | draft | |
| Hoptoberfest | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Oktoberfest | amber | 3 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | dark copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Pensacola: McGuire's Irish Pub2009/03: 600 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL, 850-433-6789. Visited 28 March 2009 at 11AM (Saturday). Nice tour by assistant brewer Jeff. 6.5 barrel system. Ordered the Irish Lamb Stew ($13.99) - was huge, and excellent - lots of big meat chunks with tasty sauce and potatoes and carrots - Yummy! Sampler of 7-2 oz beers for $3.73.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Cherry Doppelbock | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | cherry; tart; slight roast | Fruit beer | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Cream Stout | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | roast; toast; bready; creamy | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.2% abv |
| Irish Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | resiny; grapefruit | American IPA | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | 6.1% abv |
| Irish Red | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Red Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Old Fashioned Ale | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | slight fruity; watery | Cream ale | clear light straw | 2 | draft | 4.2% abv |
| Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | roasty; creamy; dry finish | Brown Porter | clear reddish mahoga | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Raspberry Wheat | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; tart; berries | Fruit beer | clear reddish amber | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
FL USA: Pinellas Park: BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse2007/03: Clearwater, FL. Visited in March 2007 for preopening (and back a couple of other times in 2007) kickoff. Beers are microbrew, but they are brewed at a BJ's in Texas, and shipped. Clearwater BJ's has the brewing equipment, I think, but currently importing from the other BJ's. BJ's also opened another store in Citrus Park Shopping Mall which does not have the room for brewing. Root beer is brewed on site.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Brewhouse Blonde | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Kolsch | clear straw | 3 | draft | 4.7% abv; 15 IBU |
| Harvest Hefeweisen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 3 | draft | 4.9% abv; 15 IBU |
| Jerimiah Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | bready | American Amber Ale | brilliant deep amber | 3 | draft | 7.3% abv; 25 IBU |
| Nutty Brunette | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Brown Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | 5.9% abv; 35 IBU |
| Piranha Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | cascades - lemony | American Pale Ale | clear light amber | 3 | draft | 5.7% abv; 45 IBU |
| PM Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; creamy | Robust porter | clear mahogany | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 6.4% abv; 30 IBU |
| Pooks Pilsner | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | German Pilsner | brilliant straw | 2 | draft | |
| Tatonka Stout | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | roasty; slight alcohol; toasted | Imperial Stout | clear deep mahogany | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 9.7% abv; 60 IBU |
| The Bock | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | alcohol warmth; fruity; nutty | Traditional bock | brilliant light copp | 2 | draft | |
2009/01: Revisited for dinner with Caroline.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Grand Cru | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | orange; candi sugar; slight banana; slight alcohol; tart; bready | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | hazy light gold | 2 | draft | 10% abv; 1.092 OG |
2009/07: Revisited for dinner with Caroline.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Nit Wit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | some banana (inappropriate); maybe some coriander | Belgian Wit | hazy straw | 2 | draft | |
2010/03: Revisited for dinner with Caroline.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Oasis Amber | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | bready; floral | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
2010/12: Visited 12 December 2010 with Caroline and Erica; revisited with Caroline
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Grand Cru | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | bready; orange; cinnamon; hay; slight barnyard | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | hazy straw | 3 | draft | |
| Lightswitch Light Lager | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | bready | light lager | clear light straw | 2 | draft | |
| Pumpkin Ale | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | brown sugar; molasses; clove; cinnamon; allspice; floral | Vegetable beer | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Pompano Beach: Hops2005/02: 3571 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL, 954-941-7787. Visited 18 February 2005 (Friday) at 7:30 PM. Very busy. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | roasted malt | Brown porter | dark brown | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | |
| Golden Hammer | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Blend | amber | 3 | draft | Half Red; Half Gold |
| Hammerhead Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | reddish amber | 3 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Port Richey: Hops2004/07: 10042 US Highway 19, Port Richey, FL, 727-862-5913. Visited 31 July 2004. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $3.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | American Brown Ale | mahogany | 2 | draft | Color 38.9 SRM; IBU 24.5; 5.3% abv |
| Clearwater Light | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | malt | Light Lager | light straw | 2 | draft | Color 3.4 SRM; IBU 17; 3.6% abv |
| Hammerhead Red | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | hops | American Amber Ale | copper | 2 | draft | Color 18.1 SRM; IBU 33; 5.1% abv |
| Hang Ten Honey Wheat | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | straw | 2 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | Prem American Lager | straw | 2 | draft | Color 5.1 SRM; IBU 18.5; 4.3% abv |
| Love Handles Low Carb Ale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | very light straw | 1 | draft | watery |
FL USA: Sarasota: Sarasota Brewing Co2005/02: 6607 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL, 941-925-2337. Visited 17 February 2005 at 2 PM (Thursday), fairly busy. Excellent service by bartender James, who was also handling bar tables. Salad was crisp, tasty soup, food rated 4, Caroline liked the vegetarian burger. Sampler of 5-3 oz beers for $3.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cobra Light | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | slight green hops; malt | Light Lager | dark straw | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| English Special | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel; hops; bitter | English IPA | amber | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv |
| Golden Wheat | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | citrus; coriander; lemony | Weissbier | not hazy straw | 3 | draft | 4.5% abv |
| Milk Stout | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | coffee; roasted malt; full bodied mouthfeel | Sweet stout | very dark mahogany | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv |
| Sequoia Amber Lager | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; hops | Prem American Lager | amber | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
FL USA: Spring Hill: Brooksville Brewing Co2010/08: Spring Hill, FL. Visited in August 2010 for brewery grand opening and kickoff. Brewery is part of Dukes American Grill. Both are together in the building and brewery that was Saint Sebastiaans. Food was decent. Some beer was contract brewed at Dunedin Brewery as Brooksville ramps up. The new batch of Country Boy Cream Ale that head brewer Mark sampled for us (during a private tour) was much better than what they were pouring on tap - much cleaner, without the big corn flavor. Looking forward to new batches.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Ashleys Lemon Ale | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | lemony | Shandy | clear light straw | 2 | draft | lemon infused pilsner |
| Brooksville Blonde | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | Blonde ale | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
| Country Boy Cream Ale | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | grassy; peppery; corn | Cream Ale | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | |
| Hot Head Red | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel; light citrus; floral | American Amber Ale | hazy amber | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Spring Hill: Saint Sebastiaan Belgian Microbrewery Restaurant2004/03: 1320 Commercial Way (US 19), Spring Hill, FL 34606, 352-666-2141, fax 352-666-2161. 'Brewers since 1731'. Visited with Cindy, Richard, Maggie on my birthday 2004. In general, the food was imaginative, unique, nicely presented, and very good (4) - with excellent service. Burger was 4+ (appeared to be handmade). Second Beer Sampler was 99 cents! Beers were consistently high quality Belgian style (with minimal hops). Sampler of 4-4 oz beers for $4.50, 2nd round was $0.99.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 1731 Dark | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | smoky; banana | Belgian Dark strong ale | reddish dark amber | 2 | draft | |
| Golden Oldies Ale | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | banana | Belgian Pale ale | straw | 4 | draft | |
| Holiday | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | cloves | winter beer | dark red brown | 2 | draft | 7.9%; made with beet root and port wine |
| Spring Hill Blond | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | yeast; lemon | Kolsch | light straw | 2 | draft | |
| The Novice Light | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | lime | Light Lager | very light straw | 2 | draft | |
2004/09: Revisited 8 September 2004 Sampler of 4-4 oz beers for $4.99.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 1731 Dark | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | | Belgian Dark strong ale | copper brown | 2 | draft | |
| Indian Sunset IPA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | | American IPA | copper | 2 | draft | |
| Spring Hill Blond | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | yeasty | Belgian wit | straw | 2 | draft | |
| The Novice Light | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | pineapple | Light Lager | light watery yellow | 2 | draft | |
2005/08: Revisited 26 August 2005. Salmon Dijonaise was quite tasty with light mustard sauce, sauteed vegetables were crisp and fresh, potatoes good flavor - meal had a fair amount of butter/oil. Salmon was undercooked (intentionally?) but manager fixed it quickly. For a low-fat alternative, I had the Saint Sebastiaan Salad, which was a mix of greens with coleslaw and beer dressing (yummy!), with apple, pineapple, and orange slices. The turkey on the SS Salad was very tasty (deep fried, maybe?) - and the whole salad was a very nice and healthy meal. Our server presented my beer taster, but she didn't know which beers were which, and didn't offer to find out. The Novice Light and 1731 Dark were easy to identify, but I had to check with the bartender to make sure that I had correctly identified the Wit and the Blond. This particular batch of beers seem to have improved since the previous visit. Sampler of 4-4 oz beers for $4.99, includes a beer-of-choice after sampler.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Wit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana; cloves | Belgian Wit | hazy gold | 3 | draft | |
2006/08: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| German Red Lager | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | vienna lager | clear blackish amber | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: St. Petersburg: Pegs Cantina And Brewpub2010/06: Visited with Caroline for beers and dinner. Peg cooks some innovative Mexican food, Doug (her son) is the brewer. Brewery is 3 barrel system built by Doug and looks like a vertical brew sculpture.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dancing Cody IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | tangerine; bready | American IPA | cloudy deep amber | 3 | draft | 6% abv |
| Gulfport Centennial Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | roast; coffee; smooth | American Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 9.5% abv |
| La Hefa | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | banana; light pepper; bready | Weissbier | hazy gold | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv |
FL USA: Stuart: Monkey King2007/05: Stuart, Florida. Visited 20 May 2007 with Caroline. Bar was busy, bartender didn't have much time to spend talking beer with me. The Berry Wheat is the wame as the Honey Orange Wit, but they added some of the Berry Salmon Glaze from the kitchen. Sampler of 3?oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Berry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | raspberry | Fruit beer | clear straw | 3 | draft | added berry salmon glaze |
| German Pils | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | German pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Hear No Evil Honey Orange Wit | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Belgian Wit | clear straw | 3 | draft | 4.4% abv |
| See No Evil Light | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | lager | clear light straw | 3 | draft | 3.5% abv |
| Speak No Evil Amber | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | 5.9% abv |
FL USA: Tampa: Cigar City Brewery2008/07: Visited during initial setup of brewery when Wayne was just hired as head brewer. Provided feedback to Wayne and Joe (the owner) along with a bunch of other beer geeks.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Double Nut Brown Ale-pilot batch | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | chocolate | Northern English brown ale | hazy brown | 2 | draft | pilot batch |
| Guava Grove-pilot batch | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | banana | Belgian Specialty Ale | cloudy amber | 4 | draft | pilot batch; with guava juice |
| Little Belgian That Could-pilot batch | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | banana; toast; fruity esters | Belgian Specialty Ale | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 2nd runnings from barleywine; added sweet orange peel; pilot batch |
| Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout-pilot batch | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | raisins; plums; vanilla | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | aged with cigar box cedar |
| Patio Pils-pilot batch | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American Pilsner | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
| Puppy's Breath Porter-pilot batch | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | coffee | Robust porter | hazy deep brown | 3 | draft | 6-6.5% abv |
2009/06: Revisited to check out early tasting room area and to pick up some growlers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Chaveta India Dark Mild | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | pine; vanilla; roasty; wood; creamy; tan head | English Mild | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 3.9% abv |
| Chaveta India Dark Mild | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | chocolate; coffee; floral; cinnamon; woody | English Mild | clear deep brown | 3 | growler | |
| Jai Alai IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | big grapefruit | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Maduro Brown | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | caramel | American Brown Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
| Maduro Brown | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | toast; nutty; woody; slight smoke; slight tannic astringent | American Brown Ale | clear reddish copper | 3 | growler | |
| Maduro Brown Naviera Espresso | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | roasty; big coffee; resiny; pine | American Brown Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
2009/07: Growlers from previous month visit.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Maduro Brown Cocoa | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | cedar; no cocoa | American Brown Ale | hazy copper | 2 | growler | |
| Maduro Brown Vanilla | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | big vanilla | American Brown Ale | clear copper | 3 | growler | |
2009/09: Growlers from previous month visit.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Maduro Brown Coffee | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | strong robust coffee; some vanilla; roast; floral | American Brown Ale | clear mahogany | 2 | growler | |
2010/02: I was at the brewery as Registrar for the Best Florida Beer Competition, and they were pouring samples.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | chocolate; gritty; cherry | Imperial Stout | hazy deep brown | 1 | draft | bartender did not want to serve - too flat - so snaps to them for pulling it until it was ready |
2010/03: At the brewery for a bottle release party (Hunahpu Imperial Stout).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Patio Tools | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | roasty; slight earthy; crisp; light floral; light chocolate | Dry stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| Patio Tools | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | coffee | Dry stout | clear deep mahogany | 3 | growler | 5.2% abv |
2010/10: At the brewery for a bottle release party (Capricho Oscuro batch 4).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Rye Porter | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | peppery; caramel; floral | Baltic porter | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 8% abv |
| Sea Bass Black Saison | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | sour; funk; barnyard | Belgian Saison | hazy mahogany | 3 | draft | 8% abv |
2010/11: Visited to buy bottles
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| El Lector Dark Mild Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | light wood | Northern English brown ale | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 4% abv |
| Imperial Sweet Stout - Pilot Series | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | raisins; floral | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 12% abv |
| Tocobaga Red | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light caramel; floral; nice balance | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | growler | 7.2% abv |
2010/12: I was near - stopped by
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Batch #69 Double Cream Ale (#269) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | corn; smooth; light bread | Cream Ale | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | 9% abv |
| Jai Alai IPA - White Oak Aged | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | vanilla; floral; peppery; earthy | Wood aged beer | cloudy amber | 2 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| José Martí American Porter | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | woody; vanilla; earthy | Robust porter | clear deep copper | 2 | draft | 8% abv |
| Warmer Winter Winter Warmer | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | molasses; floral; caramel | winter beer | clear deep copper | 2 | draft | 10% abv |
2011/02: 5 Feb 2011 - Visited during BFBC Pro judging
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Asian Saison | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | lemongrass; bready | Vegetable beer | slight hazy yellowis | 2 | draft | 7% abv |
| Sebastians Apalachicola Oyster Stout | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | roasty; mineraly; floral; light wood | Dry stout | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 6% abv |
2011/03: At the brewery to check out the Hunahpu situation
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Maduro Brown Tiramisu | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | coffee; burnt sugar; light roast; light floral | American Brown Ale | clear yellowish copp | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| Papaya IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | fruity; light papaya; floral; light bread | Fruit beer | clear deep amber | 2 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Pineapple Lychee IPA | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | pineapple; light lychee; floral; light bread | Fruit beer | clear gold | 2 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Sound Of Big Nuts | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | winey; vanilla; woody; caramel; toffee; light floral | Wood aged beer | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
2011/04: Visited to check out any remaining Bruery taps
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Arschgeweih Gose | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | slight tart; crackers; bready; salt | Gose | hazy yellowish gold | 2 | draft | 3.7% abv; brewed on pilot system; Arschgeweih refers to a tattoo on the lower back of a woman |
| El Lector Dark Mild Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | Northern English brown ale | clear reddish light | 3 | draft | |
| Hillsborough River Dry Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roasty; coffee; chocolate; woody; slight smoke | Dry stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | Previously called Patio Tools |
| Maduro Brown Vanilla | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | vanilla; caramel; floral; creamy | American Brown Ale | cloudy muddy brown | 2 | firkin | |
| Table Saison | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | tart; pineapple; brett; bready; hay; barnyard | Belgian Saison | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | brewed on pilot system |
2011/05: Visited 1 May 2011 with Caroline on our way back from Hurricane Challenge and FAFP conference.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 110K+OT (2011 - Batch 4) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | floral; caramel; toffee | Imperial IPA | clear reddish deep c | 2 | bottle | 'Imperial Red' |
| 110K+OT (2011 - Batch 4) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | sweet; floral; tangerine; caramel | Imperial IPA | clear reddish copper | 2 | draft | 'Imperial Red' |
2011/07: Visiting again
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Maduro Brown | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | caramel; woody; black licorice | American Brown Ale | clear reddish deep c | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
2011/08: Visited with Caroline and Todd and Melodi
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Whole Belgian Dubbel/Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | coffee; hay; barnyard; floral; earthy | Specialty Beer | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 8% abv |
| Hot Blooded Foreign Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | coffee; chocolate; mineraly | Foreign Export stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 7% abv |
| Jai Alai IPA - White Oak Aged | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | big floral; vanilla; lavander | Wood aged beer | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | leather; roasty; woody; viscous; chocolate; brown sugar; molasses | Imperial Stout | clear very deep brow | 2 | draft | 11% abv |
| Tocobaga Red | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | fruity; earthy; lemon | American Amber Ale | muddy brown | 2 | firkin | |
FL USA: Tampa: Hoppers Grille and Brewery2004/10: 12227 West Linebaugh Road, Tampa, FL 33626, 813-814-7748. Visited 30 October 2004 with Caroline. Innovative and good selection of beers. The only bad note is that their Helms Dunkler Bock had gone bad (soured). The problem is that they
knew it, and were still serving it. Bartender said that they planned to take it offline in a few days. I don't have a problem with the beer going bad - but it seems like a bad plan to keep serving the beer
even when you know it's bad!. Sampler of 10-4 oz beers for $9.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cattail Pale Ale | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | American Pale Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 6.4% |
| Duchesse De Bourgogne | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | alcohol | Flanders red ale | cloudy brown | 3 | draft | 9.2% |
| Fischers Hefe Weizen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | strong banana; cloves | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 4 | draft | 5.4% |
| Helms Dunkler Bock | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | sour | Traditional bock | dark brown | 3 | draft | 6.6%; beer gone sour - see Brewpub ratings |
| Oktoberfest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | malt | Oktoberfest | amber | 4 | draft | 5.2% |
| Old Porch Dog | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | American Brown Ale | black | 3 | draft | 6.9% |
| Royal Bohemian Swinger | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Bohemian Pilsner | light straw | 3 | draft | 5% |
| Summer Mango Tango | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | alcohol | Fruit lambic | cloudy amber | 4 | draft | 11.5% |
| Tampa Red | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | yeast | American Amber Ale | copper | 4 | draft | 4.8% |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | cherry; blackberry | Fruit lambic | red copper | 3 | draft | 11% |
FL USA: Tampa: Hops2004/12: 327 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33670, 813-871-3600. Visited 9 Dec 2004 at 6:30 PM. Manager Chris was knowledgable about the brewing process and gave me a private tour. Very informative and interesting. Spiced home-made potato chips were crisp and hot, nice flavor (rated 4). Got a 10% discount as an www.beertown.org American Homebrewers Association member! Beers were not remarkable. One was soured to the point of being unacceptable. Two others were slightly soured. I think there is a bacterial contamination problem that needs to be addressed. I mentioned the soured beer (which I didn't finish) to the bartender, but she said that the brewmaster had been there earlier in the day and checked everything out. Sampler of 5-2 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | slightly soured | American Brown Ale | dark brown | 3 | draft | Color 38.9 SRM; IBU 24.5; 5.3% abv |
| Clearwater Light | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | soured | Light Lager | very light straw | 3 | draft | Color 3.4 SRM; IBU 17; 3.6% abv |
| Fun Zen Bock | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | chewy malt; slight winey | Traditional bock | mahogany | 3 | draft | 7.0% abv |
| Hammerhead Red | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slightly soured | American Amber Ale | reddish light copper | 3 | draft | Color 18.1 SRM; IBU 33; 5.1% abv |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | Color 5.1 SRM; IBU 18.5; 4.3% abv |
FL USA: Tarpon Springs: Saint Somewhere2009/01: Tastings offered while I was volunteering on the bottling line.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Lectio Divina with Agave Syrup and Lost Abbey Wild | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | fusals; wine; some funk | Amer Wild Ale | cloudy amber | 1 | Draft (cask) | |
| Lectio Divina with Coffee Extract - test batch | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | very coffee | Belgian Amber Ale | cloudy amber | 4 | draft | |
FL USA: Tequesta: Tequesta Brewing Co2011/05: Visited 1 May 2011 with Caroline on the way back from Hurricane Challenge. Nice tour of brewery from Matt the brewer and owner. Four 10 bbl tanks, one 20 bbl tank. Fancy custom-built automatic growler machine. 1915 bar is dark wood and came from Philadelphia from grandfather of a friend of the owner.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Big Hitter Oak Aged Black IPA | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | roasty; floral; earthy; woody; bourbon; vanilla; chocolate | Wood aged beer | clear deep brown | 4 | draft | 7.6% abv; 71 IBU |
| Der Chancellor | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | slight tart; bready; floral; light lemon | Kolsch | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv; 22 IBU |
| Gnarly Barley Copper Colored Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grassy; tangerine; bready; biscuity | American Pale Ale | hazy amber | 2 | draft | 6% abv; 42 IBU |
| Hoppy Amber | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | tangerine; floral; toasty | American Amber Ale | slight hazy amber | 2 | draft | 6% abv; 58 IBU |
| Julio's Weizen | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | fruity; bready; floral | American Wheat | cloudy whitish gold | 4 | draft | 5% abv; 18 IBU; with passionfruit and watermelon |
| Terminaly Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; floral; not very creamy for nitro | American Brown Ale | clear reddish deep c | 2 | Nitrogen draft | 4.3% abv; 34 IBU |
FL USA: Trinity: Hoppers Grille and Brewery2004/06: Trinity, Florida. Visited 20 June 2004 with family (father's day!). 8817 Mitchell Blvd, 34655, (727) 375-2667. Burger excellent, fries good, Caroline's salmon average (chewy). Sampler of 10-4 oz beers for $7.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bohemian Swinger | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | bitter | Bohemian Pilsner | straw | 3 | draft | 5% |
| Fischer Hefe Weizen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | banana; cloves | Weissbier | cloudy dark straw | 1 | draft | 5.4% |
| Fischer Hefe Weizen Bock | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Dunkelweizen | cloudy copper | 1 | draft | 8.2% |
| Hammel Burger Maerzen | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | | Oktoberfest / marzen | copper | 2 | draft | 5.7% |
| Helms Dunkler Bock | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | chocolate; coffee | Traditional bock | chocolate brown | 2 | draft | 6.6% |
| Royal Bohemian | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | malty; smooth | Bohemian Pilsner | light straw | 3 | draft | 5% |
| Tampa Red | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | copper | 2 | draft | 4.8% |
| Wild Berry Lambic | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | raspberries; blueberries; notably blackberries | Fruit lambic | cloudy cherry | 3 | draft | 11% |
2005/02: Revisited Feb 2005 - note that they have changed their beer selection quite a bit, some of them now matching the Tampa Hoppers. Sampler of 11-4 oz beers for $9.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amarillo Light | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | gold | 3 | draft | 3.9% |
| Blitzen Ale | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | nice balance; not overly alcoholic | Doppelbock | copper | 3 | draft | 11.7% |
| Cattail Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | malty | American Pale Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 6.4% |
| Eric's Dusseldorf Alt | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | fresh hops+malt | Dusseldorf Alt | copper | 3 | draft | 6.2% |
| La Duchess De Bourgogne | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | winey; nice balance | Flanders brown ale | mahogany | 4 | draft | 9.2% |
| Old Porch Dog | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | green hops | American Brown Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 6.8% |
| Piña Colada Lambic | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | pineapple | Fruit lambic | cloudy straw | 4 | draft | 10% |
FL USA: West Palm Beach: Brewzzi2005/02: 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 561-366-9753. Visited 18 February 2005 (Friday) at 1 PM. Was hard to find from mapquest directions - but I called and they talked me in. Fran is the brewmaster (for both Brewzzis) - very friendly, excellent impromptu tour, very knowledgable. They specialize in lagers. The Red Reef Amber was not quite finished, but Fran sampled it for me from the tun in the brewery (not yet carbonated). Also, he sampled me the barleywine, from a tun in the brewery - been aging - and will be sold only in bottles. Chili in bread bowl was ok - 3+ - some spiciness, but nothing special. Very enjoyable experience from my homebrewer's viewpoint - talking 'shop' with Fran. Sampler of 5-6 oz beers for $6.95 (plus 2 brewmaster samples).
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Dubbel | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | slight sour (good); citrusy; coriander; wheat | Belgian Dubbel | copper | 3 | draft | 5.8% abv |
| Black Duke Dark | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | roasted malt; slight chocolate | Dunkel Lager | dark amber | 3 | draft | 4.0% abv |
| Boca Blonde | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | hoppy nose; balanced bitter | Blonde ale | light gold | 3 | draft | 3.5% abv |
| City Fest | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Munich malt; bready; fizzy mouthfeel | Oktoberfest | amber | 3 | draft | 4.0% abv |
| English Barleywine | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | big malt; Samichlaus sweetness | English Barleywine | mahogany | 3 | draft | 27° Plato |
| Red Reef Amber | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | copper | 1 | draft | brewmaster sampled from tank - not yet carbonated |
| Tropical Madness | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | big raspberry taste; syrupy | Fruit Beer | straw | 3 | draft | 3.5% abv |
FL USA: West Palm Beach: Hops2005/02: 4576 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 561-616-5074. Visited 18 February 2005 (Friday) at 3:30 PM. Business fairly slow, good bar service, beers better than other Hops - it seems like east coast Florida Hops are a notch up in beer quality from those on the west coast of Florida. One beer was soured. Sampler of 5-4 oz beers for $3.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alligator Ale | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasted malt; coffee | Brown porter | very dark mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Clearwater Light | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | soured | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hammerhead Red | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | fruity | American Pale Ale | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Lightning Bolt Gold | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | gold | 3 | draft | |
| Scottish Ale | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | copper | 3 | draft | |
FL USA: Ybor City (Tampa): Tampa Bay Brewing Co2002/08: Tampa, Florida. Visited 9 August 2002 with Caroline. 1812 N. 15th Street, (813) 247-1422. Caroline says salmon was excellent. Burger very tasty, with spiced fries. Sampler presented on a wood tray with labels for all the standard beers - very professional looking - and it looks like they are serious about it :) Sampler of 12-2 oz beers plus a root beer for $8.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Ault | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | creamy | Dusseldorf Alt | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Belgian Double | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | flowery | Belgian Dubbel | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Iron Rat Stout | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | | American stout | | | draft | |
| Jack the Quaffer London Porter | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | chocolate | Brown porter | | | draft | |
| Mad Bavarian | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | fizzy but smooth | Dunkel Lager | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Mad Hopper | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Juniper | American Pale Ale | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Moosekiller | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | | Amer Barleywine | | | draft | This is SamiKlaus |
| Old Elephant Foot IPA | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | American IPA | | | draft | |
| One Night Stand Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | smooth with hoppy nose | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Redeye Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | juniper | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| TBBC's True Blonde Ale | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | silky | Kolsch | | | draft | |
| Wild Warthog Weizen | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | banana; clove | Weissbier | | | draft | |
2004/05: Revisited 30 May 2004 with family and friends. Again an excellent experience, food was popular (although Caroline's salmon was just average). Sampler of 9-2 oz beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Iron Rat Stout | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Oatmeal Stout | black | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Jack the Quaffer Porter | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | smoky | Brown porter | black | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Maibock | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Maibock | light copper | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv |
| McBrews Scotch Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Strong Scotch Ale | copper | 3 | draft | 7.0% abv |
| Moosekiller | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | cloves | Amer Barleywine | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 9.8% abv |
| Old Elephant Foot IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | | American IPA | light amber | 3 | draft | 6.8% abv |
| One Night Stand Pale Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | straw | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| Redeye Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | light copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| True Blonde Lager | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | Kolsch | dark straw | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv |
2006/02: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Annihilator | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | fruity | doppelbock | mahogany | 3 | draft | 7.5% abv |
| Gator Claws | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | cherry; medicinal | Dunkelweizen | cloudy copper | 2 | draft | 9.1% abv |
| Old Elephant Foot IPA | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American IPA | amber | 3 | Draft (cask) | 6.5% abv |
2006/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Double Redeye | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | English Barleywine | copper | 3 | draft | |
| Mad Bavarian | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Bohemian Pilsner | | 3 | draft | |
| Moosekiller | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | Amer Barleywine | amber | 2 | draft | dry hopped |
2007/06: Revisited 17 June 2007 (Father's Day) with family. Food service was slow and there were several problems with the food delivery. Went there to try out 'Mr. Ed's Baltic Porter' which was created by Ed Measom (Best of Show prize winner, to be brewed by TBBC), but they were out (one more keg available - for the future). They have a new location in the main center of Ybor City by the movie theatres. Very nice location, nicely set up. Brew system appears to be the same (or mostly) - but there is quite a bit more space in the cooler for the kegs and the serving tanks - which feed the main bar, a satellite bar inside, and also a beer garden outside. The beers, in general, have improved in quality from the last tasting. Sampler of 10-4 oz beers for $12.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| ESB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | ESB | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 5.6% abv; new brewpub location |
| Iron Rat Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | smoky | Oatmeal Stout | clear mahogany black | 2 | draft | 6.4% abv; new brewery location |
| Jack the Quaffer London Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; burnt | Brown porter | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv; new brewery location |
| Maibock | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Maibock | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 6.0% abv; new brewpub location |
| Moosekiller Barleywine | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | bubblegum | Amer Barleywine | brilliant deep amber | 2 | draft | 10.4% abv; new brewpub location |
| Old Elephant Foot IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | resiny | American IPA | very slight hazy lig | 2 | draft | 6.8% abv; new brewpub location |
| One Night Stand Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | 6.0% abv; new brewpub location |
| Redeye Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; new brewpub location |
| True Blonde Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | tart | Kolsch | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv; new brewpub location |
| Wild Warthog Weizen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana; big clove | Weissbier | hazy straw | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; new brewpub location |
2007/09: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Mr. Ed's Baltic Porter | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | creamy; roasty | Baltic porter | clear very deep brow | 2 | Draft (cask) | 1.088 OG; 8.5% abv; Ed Measom won BFBC and TBBC brewed it with Ed |
2008/01: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Hair of the Dog ESB | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | fruity; caramel | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5% abv |
2008/09: Revisited 19 September 2008. The Best Of Show winner from Best Florida Beer (homebrew) Competition 2008 (Jeff Gladish) had brewed a 10 barrel batch of his Smoked Oktoberfest beer as a TBBC commercial beer as a prize for winning BOS, and this was keg-tapping day. Sat at the bar. Service was a bit slow, but good. Jeff's homebrew beer used a decoction mash, which was not directly transferrable to the TBBC system so Jeff says that the commercial beer is more of a Vienna Lager than an Oktoberfest. Also tried other new beers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| German Pilsner | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | slight grassy; slight metallic; resiny | German Pilsner | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Smoked Oktoberfest | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | smoky; ham; cheese | Rauchbier | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.1% abv; Best Florida Beer (homebrew) Competition 2008 Best Of Show - Jeff Gladish; Jeff got to bre |
| Two Red Eyes | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | creamy; malty; caramel | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 4 | draft | 8.1%; Imperial American Amber |
2008/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Mad Hopper 'Claws' | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit; slight butterscotch | American Pale Ale | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
2010/03: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Mad Hopper | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit; lemon; caramel | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
GA USA: Savannah: Moon River Brewing Co2011/08: Visited while in Savannah for BJCP Mead Judge test
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 6 Degrees | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | hay; pineapple; slight funk; light bready | Lager | clear light straw | 2 | draft | Belgian Style Lager |
| Apparation Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roast; toasty; floral; earthy | ESB | clear light copper | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Captain's Porter | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | coffee; roasty; woody; chocolate | Brown porter | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 6.0% abv |
| Slovannah | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light bread; earthy | American Pale Ale | hazy amber | 2 | draft | |
| Swamp Fox India Pale Ale | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | light bready; pineapple; gooseberry | English IPA | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 7.0% abv |
| Wild Wacky Wit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | slight tart; bready; light floral; medium orange | Belgian wit | cloudy straw | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
Grand Cayman Island: : Stingray Brewery1997/07: Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies. This is Grand Cayman's only native beer - the brewery is a micro, with a reception area for purchase of souvenirs, and for small tastings. Visited on 31 July 1997. No food or snacks. 2-4 oz beers in plastic cup - free.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Stingray Light | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Light Lager | | | draft | |
| Stingray Premium Wheat | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
HI USA: Hilo: Mehana Brewing Co1999/06: Hilo, Hawaii. Tasting room visited 14 June 1999 with Caroline. 275 E. Kawili Street, (808) 934-8211. 2oz beers for free.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Mehana Beer | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | slight yeast; fresh | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Mehana Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | slight yeast; fizzy | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Roy's Private Reserve Lager | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | Prem American Lager | | | draft | brewed for local restaurant |
| Tsunami Lager | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | fresh | lager | | | draft | |
| Tsunami Light Lager | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Light Lager | | | draft | |
HI USA: Honolulu: Sam Choys2011/08: Visited 8/31/2011 for 26th anniversary; 5-5oz tasters for $8.50; 15 barrel system; 5 bright tanks; 4 fermenters; copper kettle; copper mash tun; tour by assistant brewer RJ
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Aloha Dark Lager | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ccaramel; light roast; toasty; floral; light clove | Amer Dark Lager | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Aloha Lager | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; grassy; floral; fruity | German pilsner | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Blonde Ale | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | light bready; light floral; slight earthy; slight tart | Blonde ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Ehu Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | butterscotch; earthy; light floral; toffee; pineapple; apricot | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 2 | draft | Ehu is Hawaiian for 'red' |
| James Cook IPA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grassy; big floral; light malty | American IPA | clear deep amber | 2 | draft | |
HI USA: Kona: Kona Brewing Company1999/06: Kona, Hawaii. Brewpub visited 16 June 1999 with Caroline. Excellent Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Pizza. 4-6oz beers for $6.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Awa Awa IPA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Duke's Draft Golden Ale | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | slightly dry; light body | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Fire Rock Pale Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Golder Bear (guest - Golden Pacific Brewery - CA) | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | bite on presentation | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Lavaman Red Ale | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | slight roast | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Longboard Lager | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | lager | | | draft | |
| Pacific Golden Ale | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | slight bitter; full body | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Pahoehoe Porter | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | smoky | Brown porter | | | draft | |
2011/09: Visited 9/5/11 during anniversary trip with Caroline; four 5-oz samples for $9; Fresh garlic hummus - yummy! (spent-grain flatbread)
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Barley Wine | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; alcohol warmth; woody; fruity | American Barleywine | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Big Wave Golden Ale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | light bready; floral | Blonde ale | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 20 IBU |
| Black Sand Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; toasty; caramel; tobacco; floral | Robust porter | clear yellowish deep | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv; 40 IBU |
| Castaway IPA - dry hopped | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grassy; floral; herbal; pine; light bread | American IPA | brilliant deep gold | 3 | draft | 7% abv; 69 IBU |
| Duke's Blonde Ale | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light bready; light floral | Blonde ale | brilliant gold | 3 | draft | 5% abv; 18 IBU |
| Fire Rock Pale Ale | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; crackers; light caramel; floral | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.8% abv; 35 IBU |
| Hula Hefeweizen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; fruity; bready; floral | Weissbier | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 18 IBU |
| Koko Brown | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | nutty; caramel; light roast; buttery; coconut; floral | American Brown Ale | clear light copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 28 IBU; with toasted coconut |
| Lavaman Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | toasty; floral | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv; 30 IBU |
| Lemongrass | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | lemony; bready; light floral | Vegetable beer | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Longboard Island Lager | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | light floral; light bready | lager | brilliant straw | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv; 18 IBU |
| Mauka To Makai | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ginger; black pepper; crackers | Vegetable beer | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Pacifier IPA | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | herbal; floral; bready; minty; piney | American IPA | clear deep gold | 2 | draft | |
| Pipeline Porter | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; coffee; chocolate | Brown porter | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.4% abv; 30 IBU |
| Steam Vent Lager | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | lemony; floral; grassy; herbal; light bready | California Common | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Wailua Wheat | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | tropical; light lemony; light crackers | American Wheat | slight hazy light go | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 15 IBU; with passionfruit |
IL USA: Chicago: Goose Island Brewpub - Clybourn2010/10: Visited 10/8/2010; good bar service; friendly patrons; burger and fries very good.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bourbon Country Brand Stout | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | vanilla; bourbon | Wood aged stout | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 13.5% abv |
| Harvest Ale | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | grapefruit; caramel | ESB | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.7% abv |
| Honkers Ale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; caramel | Special bitter | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.2% abv |
| India Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; pepper; light pine; citrus | American IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.9% abv |
| Matilda | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight sour; fruity; allspice | Belgian Golden Strong Ale | hazy amber | 3 | draft | 7.0% abv |
| Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | light oatmeal; roasty | Oatmeal Stout | clear mahogany | 2 | Draft (cask) | 5.1% abv |
| Oatmeal Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | oily; oatmeal; roast | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep mahogany | 2 | Nitrogen draft | 5.1% abv |
| Partial Eclipse | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | barnyard; pepper; licorice | Belgian Wit | cloudy copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; dark Belgian wit; with Chicago Beer Society; szechuan peppercorns; coriander; Seville oran |
| Red Felt | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | pepper; bready; light caramel; floral | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 6.1% abv |
| RIP Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | earthy; light citrus; light bubblegum; fruity | American wheat/rye | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.8% abv; chinook and nugget hops |
| Sai-Shan Tea | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Big black tea; lemon; creamy | Belgian Specialty Ale | clear deep gold | 4 | draft | 7.5% abv; Sorachi Ace and citra hops |
| Sofie | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | candi sugar; orange; light bubblegum; coriander/cumin | Belgian Saison | clear deep straw | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv |
| Sommer Pils | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | floral; pepper | Bohemian Pilsner | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 4.9% abv |
| Special Ordinary Bitter | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel; light bready; floral; fruity | Special bitter | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.3% abv |
| Stone Fruit Sour Ale | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | light sour; light apricot | Fruit Beer | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | 5.7% abv; Kolsch yeast; sun dried sour yellow plums |
| Willow St. Wit | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | orange curacao; coriander; bready | Belgian Wit | clear gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv |
IL USA: Chicago: Rock Bottom Brewery2010/10: Visited 10/8/2010 for dinner and 10/9/2010 for Rock Bottom Oktoberfest which was great sampling of RB beers from this and other RB brewpubs in the area. Nice German food and great German band with excellent yodelling and accordian/sax/guitar/drum combination. Sampler of 8 3-oz beers was $7.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Chicago Gold | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | bready; floral; light pepper; earthy | American Pale Ale | slight hazy light am | 3 | draft | |
| Coffee Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | wood; vanilla; roasty; coffee | Wood aged beer | clear deep brown | 1 | draft | barrel aged |
| Czech Mate Pils | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | peppery; light crackers; light grassy | Bohemian Pilsner | hazy gold | 3 | draft | 5.4% abv; 40 IBU; Sterling hops (could not get Saaz) |
| Double Dry Hopped Oatmeal Stout | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | vanilla; bourbon; alcohol; floral; creamy | Imperial Stout | clear deep brown | 3 | Draft (cask) | 7% abv |
| Erik The Red Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | caramel; light bubblegum | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
| Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana | Weissbier | cloudy gold | 3 | draft | 5.2% abv; 24 IBU |
| Line Drive Light | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready; floral | Light lager | brilliant light gold | 3 | draft | |
| Rocktoberfest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | nutty; light pepper; light grassy | Oktoberfest | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 35 IBU |
| Smoked Helles | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | campfire; light bacon | Other Smoked Beer | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Terminal Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | light citrus; roast; tan head | Sweet stout | clear deep mahogany | 4 | draft | |
IL USA: South Barrington: Millrose Brewing Co1996/11: South Barrington, IL (15 miles W of Chicago). Visited Monday at 8:00PM (18 Nov 1996) - 45 minute wait, but got a bar table immediately and ate there. Huge old-west atmosphere barn setting (made from six 125 year old barns, supposedly) with high rough-wood ceilings, etc. Service was EXCELLENT! They have a wide menu selection from sandwiches to higher priced steaks and seafood. I went with a plan of getting the biggest baddest steak that I could but the appetizer sampler platter looked like something I should report on. The 'Taste Of Millrose' appetizer included: Brew Battered Shrimp (2 large, very meaty, light batter - E), Rose's Italian Sausage (spicy, anise - VG), Potato Skins (2 - cheddar, scallions, ham - G), Fried Jalepenos (2 - stuff with cheese and breaded - E), Wings (spicy - Durkee's type sauce - G), Onion Straws (light and thin - G), Rib Sampler (sweet, mild - VG), and Cucumber (who cares...). Also, a complementary bread basket was served with plain white (medium heavy - G), a Raisin Rye (medium heavy, very flavorful - VG), and a Tomato Bread (G). Sampler of 4-4oz was $5.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Country Inn Ale | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Dark Star Lager | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | | lager | | | draft | |
| Harvest Weiss | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | coriander | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Panther Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Prairie Pilsner | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | | German pilsner | | | draft | |
| Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Wheat N' Honey | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
KS USA: Lawrence: Brown Bear Brewing Co1997/10: 729 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS (913) 331-4338. Visited with brother-in-law Richard 9 Oct 1997 at 12:45 pm. Not busy. Presentation of sampler on wait tray - not very elegant. Chips and guacamole - fresh, average guac, with pimento, lemon, and garlic. Needs more onions! Small bowl of guac. Chips were fresh and good (including tomato chips). Portabella soup - mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans, tomatoes, rosemary - VG. Cheeseburger and fries - VG - heavy bread (good but different), fries were homemade and E. Fish and chips - catfish with red pepper mayonnaise sauce - G+ - large serving of 4 fish fillets. Good light batter. 4 oz samplers 80 cents each.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Peach Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | heavy peach; fruity | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Red | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Stout | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | smoky; coffee | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Wheat | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | fresh; fizzy | Weissbier | | | draft | |
KS USA: Lawrence: Free State Brewing Co1997/10: 6th + Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS. Visited 9 Oct 1997 2:00 pm - almost full restaurant. EXCELLENT customer service, staff was very knowledgable about beer (both their own and beer in general). A very professional but down-to-earth atmosphere. Free State was the first brewpub in the KC area, and continues to set the standard for the others. The Reisling/beer was an experiment by the brewmasters, which they shared with us - Hogue Johannesberg Reisling (just a tablespoon or so) in Wheat State Golden. It was interesting. 5oz samplers 85 cents each.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Ad Astra Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | caramel | Dusseldorf Alt | | | draft | 27 IBU |
| Bison Dark Ale | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | hoppy; smooth | American Brown Ale | | | draft | 69.5 IBU |
| Copperhead Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | hoppy | American IPA | | | draft | 48.5 IBU |
| Ironman Stout | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Lemon Grass Rye | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | lemony; smooth | Roggenbier | | | draft | 18 IBU |
| Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | hoppy; balanced | Oatmeal Stout | | | draft | 42 IBU |
| Octoberfest | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | winey; smooth | Oktoberfest | | | draft | 21 IBU |
| Reisling/Wheat State Golden | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | champagne | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Wheat State Golden | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Weissbier | | | draft | 20 IBU |
KS USA: Lawrence: Sports Page1997/10: 23rd + Kasold, Lawrence, KS. Visited 9 Oct 1997 3pm with brother-in-law Richard. Lots of money went into building and decorating this place - solid doors, etc. Service was average, even though business was very slow. Bartender was trying to impress us with his beer pouring skills (we weren't). Chips and salsa was G+ - picante was spicy. Sampler of 6-3oz beers was $3.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Brown Ball Bitter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | ESB | | | draft | |
| Crimson Ale | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Golden Glove Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Pigskin Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | smoky | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Real Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Honey Wheat | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
KS USA: Leawood: Zymer's Grill and Brewery1998/11: 5005 W. 117th, Leawood, KS (451-2525). Under new ownership YET AGAIN, it was Bayou State Brewery before - and with a 'real' brewmaster this time. Visited Friday 6 Nov 1998 with wife and friend, at about 7PM. Busy, but not full. Still somewhat upscale prices - $7 for burger - Black and Bleu burger was VG and fries VG. Cheese and Broccoli soup was VG. Baked potato overcooked, and salmon was only G+.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Ambrosian Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Fizzy | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| KristallKleer WeizenBier | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | cloves; yeasty; Woody | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Mad Dog's Red | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Tart | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Peters Porter Stout | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Coffee | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Scottish Heavy | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | | Scottish 70/- | | | draft | |
| St. James Pale Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Tannin | ESB | | | draft | |
KS USA: Manhattan: Little Apple Brewing Co1998/02: 1110 Westloop, Manhattan, KS (913) 539-5500. Visited 15 Feb 1998 Noon with Caroline. Large, lots of wood decor. Service was G. Started to get crowded with church letting out. Tex Burger (G) with ranch fries (VG) was $5.95. Portabella Mushroom sandwich (G) with onion rings (VG)was $6.25. Sampler of 6-5oz beers was $3.60.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Angus stout | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Dry stout | | | draft | watery |
| McApple Scottish ale | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | Scottish 60/- | | | draft | watery; not hopped properly |
| Pony Express porter | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smoky | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Prairie pale ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | fizzy | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Wheat bock | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | Dunkelweizen | | | draft | |
| Wildcat Wheat (K-State) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | slight bitter | Weissbier | | | draft | |
KS USA: Overland Park: Barley's Brewhaus1996/08: 119th and Quivira, Overland Park, KS. Turns out that this isn't really a brewpub. They don't make their own beers. However, they have a large selection of locally brewed beers, including from Barley's Brewhaus in Topeka which IS a brewpub. The sampler of beers below is from Barley's in Topeka. Local brewery products are from Boulevard, River Market, Pony Express, 75th Street, and Flying Monkey. They also have (from the menu) 33 bottled American beers, 18 bottled international beers, 13 draft international beers, 35 draft American beers, and 22 local brewery products.
We visited on Friday August 26, 1996, at 8PM. There was no wait, but it was pretty busy. Food seemed a bit pricey, but portions were large. Red Hot Wings were in a Tabasco-type sauce with roast garlic and sesame - VG - dipping sauce was garlic and slightly sweet. Big Barley Burger (with provolone) - VG - tasty traditional burger - fries were plain but fresh and hot - G. Smoked Clubhaus was slightly smoky - E - came with pasta salad which was light and not too oily or creamy - E. Smoked Sharp Cheddar and Ale Soup was slightly spicy - E - not overly creamy. Overall impression of visit was quite good. 4 oz samples at $1.00 each.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| BilliardBerry | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | fizzy; fruity | Fruit beer | | | draft | |
| Chief Burnetts IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | slightly bitter | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Heartland Wheat | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | smooth | American Wheat | | | draft | |
| Ray's Red | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smooth; slightly bitter | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Shunganunga Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | creamy | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
KS USA: Overland Park: Daves Brewpub1997/10: 10635 Floyd, Overland Park, KS. Strictly a place for regulars. Nachos and home-made salsa were simple and average. Kamikaze wings were not particularly hot, more like BBQ than spicy (they were 'G'). Honey glazed wings were different - sweet and smoky - VG. On Friday, at 6PM, there was no crowd, and by 6:30PM, Dave's was only about 1/4 full - mostly regulars. Dave said that he makes the beer in small batches - sometimes as small as three barrels. All of the beers tasted dishwatery. We hope that this was from dirty glasses and not the quality of the beer. However, the beer was fairly unpleasant because of this. We may go back some other time to see if it's any better. The beer ratings reflect this taste. Sampler of 10 4?oz beers was $3.00.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Buffalo Brown Ale | 3 | 4 | | 4 | 1 | 3 | | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Cattle Drive English Bitter Ale | 1 | | | | 5 | | sulphite | ESB | | | draft | |
| Dave's Vienna Red Lager | 1 | 2 | | 3 | 5 | 2 | soapy | Vienna lager | | | draft | |
| Flint Hills Lager | 1 | | | 3 | 3 | 3 | soapy | lager | | | draft | |
| Fred's Habanero | 3 | 2 | | | 2 | 2 | spicy hot | Vegetable | | | draft | |
| Honey Wheat Lager | 1 | | | 5 | | | bitter; fizzy | lager | | | draft | |
| Maibock | 3 | 3 | | 4 | 3 | | malty; sweet | Maibock | | | draft | |
| Mother Earth Stout | 3 | 3 | | 3 | 1 | 2 | smooth | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Red Lite | 1 | | | 3 | | 2 | soapy; smooth | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Tornado Belgian Trappist Ale | 1 | 5 | | 5 | | 3 | heavy sulphite | Belgian Tripel | | | draft | |
KS USA: Overland Park: Overland Brewing Co1996/06: 9083 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Visited on 14 June 1996 at 1705. Not busy (but it got full by the time we left). Good background blues music. Jamaica Jerked Wings ($5.95) were very tender, slightly spicy (appeared to be a sauce made of Worstershire sauce, black pepper, and beef boullion), marinated. Greasy, but good flavor - G+. Bacon Cheeseburger ($5.55) with poppy seed kaiser and spiced meat - G+. Chicken Finger appetizer was four large pieces of white meat in a fish-and-chips type of batter. Crispy and flaky, but the batter is too light for the chicken flavor - better suited for light fish. Served with BBQ sauce (sweet, not particularly good) and honey-mustard. Chicken rating G-. Even though business was pretty slow when we were there, service was mediocre to poor. See also Sports Page (the new name when we visited next). Sampler of 5 3?oz beers was $3.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Overland Raspberry Wheat | 3 | 2 | | 1 | 1 | 3 | smooth | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Ruby Red ESB | 8 | 2 | | 1 | 5 | | bitter | ESB | | | draft | |
| Sunflower Gold Ale | 4 | 2 | | 3 | 2 | 3 | flowery; smooth | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Sunflower Gold Light | 4 | 2 | | 3 | 3 | 4 | flowery; smooth | Light lager | | | draft | |
| Tornado Path Porter | 7 | 4 | | 4 | | | smoky; creamy | Brown porter | | | draft | |
KS USA: Overland Park: Rock Bottom Brewery2000/10: 11721 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Burger good (not special). Fries were very good - ask for Maker's Mark Gourmet Sauce for dipping - it's a light, medium sweet BBQ sauce from the folks who brought you great whiskey. Wings were crispy, with a mildly spicy pepper sauce. Complementary beer bread was thick and heavy, with carrots and zucchini (?), and was fresh and warm and moist - very good. Dinner salad had very good house vinegarette dressing. Hazelnut chicken was excellent - melts in your mouth - vegetables were flavorful with just enough pepper, and crunchy, yet tender - chicken was very nutty, with the nuts overpowering the other flavors. We arrived at 7pm on Friday, and waited for 50 minutes (estimate was 40-45). Service was very good. Sampler of 7 3?oz beers was $4.80.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Bitter Cold | 3 | | 5 | | 3 | | | ESB | | | draft | |
| Falcon Red Ale | 7 | 4 | | | | 4 | pleasant; smooth | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Palomino Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Prairie Rock Amber | 3 | | | 3 | 2 | | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Riverboat Brown | 3 | 5 | | 4 | | | winey; smooth | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Schooner Stout | 7 | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | luscious; smooth | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| White Tail Wheat | 3 | | | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
KS USA: Overland Park: Sports Page1998/03: 9083 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS (913) 385-2739. Visited 13 Mar 1998 (Friday) 19:30 with Caroline. Very slow service (same as when this place was the Overland brewery). Philly Cheesesteak was VG ($7), fries were G, Caroline had a veggie burger ($5) - rating G. Sampler of 7-3oz beers was $3.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Diamond Stout | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | fizzy | American stout | | | draft | |
| Crimson Ale | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | hoppy; crisp | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Golden Glove Ale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | metallic | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| India Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | bitter | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Pigskin Porter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | light smoky | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| Real Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | light fruit | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Unfiltered Honey Wheat | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | citrus; smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
LA USA: New Orleans: Crescent City Brewhouse2003/09: New Orleans, Louisiana. Visited 28 September 2003 with Caroline. 527 Decatur Street 70130, (504) 522-0571. Food: Burger/fries $8: burger hand pattied, 4, spiced fries, 4. Caroline had shrimp salad $13 excellent 4+ - good combination of flavors. Sampler of 5-5 oz beers for $7.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Forest | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Cherry | Schwarzbier | | | draft | Munich style |
| Pilsner | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | | German Pilsner | | | draft | |
| Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | fruity; smooth | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Red Stallion | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | Vienna style |
| Weiss | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
ME USA: Portland: Shipyard Brewing Co LLC2010/11: Preopening - visited while at Sunshine Challenge. They are just getting set up and plan to open in the next few weeks.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Imperial Porter | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | roasty; chalky | Baltic porter | clear deep brown | 3 | bottle | 7.1% abv |
MO USA: Kansas City: 75th Street Brewery1996/11: 520 W. 75th, Kansas City, MO (523-4677). Visited at 9:15PM on Saturday (23Nov1996), 30 minute wait. Bagpipes and drums entertainment - St. Andrews Club was meeting there. Prominent brewing vats and equipment - more a bar than a restaurant. Service was fair (but the waiter was busy). Complimentary bread with honey butter (G+). Chicken wing appetizer (VG+) was spicy hot, but very flavorful and meaty - not your average Durkee's flavoring like lots of restaurants use, and with a garlic-y ranch dressing. Homemade potato chips (with garlic-y ranch) were tasty, fresh and crisp, slightly overcooked (VG). Stockyard Cheeseburger ($6.50) with large ranch fries - fries were fresh and hot (VG), burger was average (G) and overcooked (was Well, wanted Medium Rare). Club sandwich ($6.95) with black beans - beans had a spicy afterteste and came with cheese (VG), club was huge (E), good flavor, with the flavors complementing each other perfectly (so you didn't taste distinct cheese or meat flavors). Sampler of 7-4oz beers was $1.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Wheat Christmas Style | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | clove; cinnamon | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Cow Town Wheat | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | malty; smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| English Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | smooth | ESB | | | draft | |
| Golden Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | distinct hops; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Muddy Mo's Stout | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | coffee; creamy | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Possum Trot Brown Ale | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Royal Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | good fruit; no edge | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Russian Imperial Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | very smoky; honey | Imperial Stout | | | draft | |
| Yardbird's Golden Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | sweet; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
1998/09: Revisited at 4:00PM on Thursday (3Sep1998), with brother-in-law Richard - sat at the bar.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Wheat Christmas Style | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | clove; cinnamon | winter beer | | | draft | |
| Cow Town Wheat | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | malty; smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| English Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | smooth | ESB | | | draft | |
| Golden Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | distinct hops; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Muddy Mo's Stout | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | coffee; creamy | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Possum Trot Brown Ale | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Royal Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | good fruit; no edge | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Russian Imperial Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | very smoky; honey | Imperial Stout | | | draft | |
| Yardbird's Golden Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | sweet; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
2000/10: Revisited at 3:00PM on Thursday (5Oct2000), with brother-in-law Richard - sat at the bar - tried out 'new' California Common, which is an Anchor Steam style beer.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Wheat Christmas Style | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | clove; cinnamon | winter beer | | | draft | |
| California Common | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | California Common | | | draft | Very good copy of Anchor Steam |
| Cow Town Wheat | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | malty; smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| English Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | smooth | ESB | | | draft | |
| Golden Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | distinct hops; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | Draft (cask) | |
| Muddy Mo's Stout | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | coffee; creamy | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Possum Trot Brown Ale | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | fizzy | American Brown Ale | | | draft | |
| Royal Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | good fruit; no edge | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Russian Imperial Stout | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | very smoky; honey | Imperial Stout | | | draft | |
| Yardbird's Golden Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | sweet; smooth | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
MO USA: Kansas City: Boulevard Brewing Co2008/08: 2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 816-474-7095. This is actually a local brewery, with no attached brewpub. Of course, that means that I had to search ALL over town to find JUST what I wanted to taste ;-) There's a porter and a stout and maybe a bitter still waiting to be tasted... I'm on a mission... *smile* I found a brewery restaurant at the Kansas City Airport on 12 August 2008 (Tuesday) which serves Boulevard beers. They had just closed, but they let me in to do a quick series of tasters. Here's what I had: Sampler of 4-6 oz beers for $7.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Dry Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; smooth | Dry stout | black | 3 | Nitrogen draft | Kansas City Airport |
| Lunar Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel; coriander | Dunkelweizen | clear copper | 3 | draft | Kansas City Airport |
| Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight citrus; resin | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | Kansas City Airport |
| Unfiltered Wheat | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | slight citrus | American wheat | hazy straw | 3 | draft | Kansas City Airport |
MO USA: Kansas City: Granite City Food + Brewery2009/03: 8461 Northwest Prairie View Road, Kansas City, MO, 64153 816-587-3838. This is actually a chain of brewpubs that started in St. Cloud, MN (the Granite City). I was on a trip to Kansas City, and saw it while driving by from the airport. I stopped in for a beer sampler, but only had about 15 minutes before I had to catch my plane. Nice neighborhood type atmosphere in the bar, food looked and sounded good, so I'll need to try it out when I have more time. Sampler of 6-4oz for $3.75.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Broad Axe Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | coffee; flowery | Dry stout | black | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 1.052 OG; 37 IBU; 5.5% abv |
| Brother Benedict's Bock | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; flowery; toasty | Traditional bock | clear copper | 2 | draft | 1.052 OG; 20 IBU; 5.5% abv |
| Burning Barn Irish Red | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | caramel; buttery; flowery | Red Ale | clear copper | 2 | draft | |
| Duke of Wellington Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | lemon; grapefruit | American IPA | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 1.056 OG; 56 IBU; 5.2% abv |
| Northern Light Lager | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready | Light Lager | clear straw | 2 | draft | 1.040 OG; 18 IBU; 4.5% abv |
| Two Pull | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | malty | Blend | clear light amber | 2 | draft | Blend of Northern Light and Brother Benedict Bock |
MO USA: Kansas City: River Market Brewing Co2000/10: 500 Walnut (Downtown by City Market). Visited on 5 October 2000 at 2:00 pm with brother-in-law Richard for beer tasting. On the previous visit (1998?): Excellent burger (the Oregon Tillamook - the grilled onions on it were great). Excellent french fries. Chicken wings were quite good, pretty spicy, and had a different flavor from 'most' wings (oregano?). Also, the wing dip was a unique cucumber/dill sauce (quite good). The Fish (and chips) was light a fluffy - very tasty. We went Fri PM at about 6:15 and had a 25 minute wait. Good music- 50's and 60's. Service was excellent - attentive, not oppressive. Sampler of 5-3oz beers was $5.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Alt seasonal | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | hoppy nose | Dusseldorf Alt | | | draft | |
| Bomber Blonde Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | hoppy; light flavor | Blonde ale | | | draft | |
| Flying Crow Porter | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | coffee | Robust porter | | | draft | |
| River Market Red Ale | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | lemony; smooth | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Sodbuster Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | smooth | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
MO USA: Parkville: Power Plant Restaurant and Brewery2000/10: 2 Main Street, Parkville, MO (816) 746-5051. Visited on Thursday, 5 October, 2000, with brother-in-law Richard. Wings mildly spicy, very good flavor. Burger average, VG fries. 80 year old building with very comfortable bar-type atmosphere - also the roof is covered with tables. Service at the bar was VG+. Sampler of 6 4oz beers was $6.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Ale | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | cloves; fizzy | Belgian saison | | | draft | |
| Colonel Park's Pale Ale | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | bitter but smooth; hoppy | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Harvest Rye seasonal | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Roggenbier | | | draft | |
| Oktoberfest seasonal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | allspice | Oktoberfest | | | draft | |
| Southbound Nut Brown | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | walnuts; long linger; very smooth | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
| Steamboat Stout | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | coffee | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Walnut Creek Wheat | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | lingering malt; smooth | Weissbier | | | draft | |
MO USA: Westport: McCoy's Public House and Brew Kitchen1998/09: 4057 Pennsylvania, Westport, MO, (816) 960-0866. Visited at 3:00PM on Thursday (3 Sep 1998), with brother-in-law Richard - sat at the bar. Reviewed with visiting brother-in-law Richard. Nice atmosphere, live music at night (jazz, etc.). Had a smoking (cigar) room with board games and books. Knife And Fork Philly ($7.95) was a Philly Cheesesteak with a single slab of sirloin (not sliced), white cheddar, sauteed onions and mushrooms, and spicing (tasted like rosemary), on a potato-onion hoagie bun, with a tasty brandy au jus. Sandwich was filling, and rates Excellent. Accompanying fries were below average - a bit soggy. Also got Buffalo Chicken Wings (1 lb. for $5.95). Wings rate VG - medium hot Durkee-type sauce, with bleu cheese. Richard and I each finished our sandwiches, but were unable to finish all of the wings (a
LOT of food!). Overall feeling for the place was comfortable and laid-back, but that quality and presentation were important (food presentation was very artistic, original, functional, and clever) - a classy (and slightly up-scale) brewpub. They also have a Dead-Tuesday night, and several employees noticed and commented on Richard's Grateful Dead shirt. There were ten house rules, including #1, 'No one leaves our house without finishing their beer,' and #9, 'Save room for desert.' Rule #1 makes sense - rule # 9 ...
NOT. Revisited Thursday, 17 July 1997, both in the afternoon, and at night (for the live music). Service was above average, and it was not very crowded. They served beer brewed on-site, as well as 'imports' from 75th Street Brewery, and from Pony Express Brewing Co. The beer sampler was served on a placemat with spots for each beer, and with small stories about the beer, it's name, and why it's name was selected. Sampler of 8-5oz beers was $4.25.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 75th Street Royal Raspberry | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | good berry; no edge | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Amber Specialty | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Black Rye | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | chewy smoke; chocolate | Roggenbier | | | draft | |
| Hog Pound Brown Ale | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | smooth | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
| Landing Light | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | pleasant; dry | Light Lager | | | draft | |
| Mild Specialty | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | malty | English Mild | | | draft | |
| Newcomb's IPA | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | bite; flowery | American IPA | | | draft | |
| Peach | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | sickly sweet; very peachy | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Pony Express Nut Brown | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | smoky | Northern English brown ale | | | draft | |
| Stout | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | very smooth; creamy | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
2004/05: Revisited 1 May 2004 with Caroline, Maritza, Joe. Very Good salsa (4+). Sampler of 6-5oz beers was $4.50 - plus two complimentary samples.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Dubbel Trappist Ale | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | apricot; fruity | Belgian Dubbel | amber | 2 | draft | 7.0%; 20 IBU |
| Bohemian Pilsner | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | | Bohemian Pilsner | straw | 3 | draft | |
| Hellesbock | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | slight drymouth | Maibock | light copper | 4 | draft | 0.07 |
| Hog Pound Brown Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Northern English brown ale | copper | 3 | draft | 0.057 |
| Landing Light | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | banana; malty | Light Lager | light straw | 3 | draft | 5.0%; 11 IBU |
| Newcomb's IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | juniper | American IPA | dark straw | 3 | draft | 6.4%; 45 IBU |
| Red Light Raspberry | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | fruit | Fruit Beer | light straw | 3 | draft | 5.0%; 10 IBU |
| Thompson's Dry Stout | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | Dry stout | black | 2 | draft | 3.9%; 40 IBU |
2011/05: 5 May 2011 visited because a connection from Beer Kitchen (across the street - great food including gluten-free for Caroline) hooked me up with the only Smokestack Series beer (Imperial Stout) that I was missing. Had samples of all beers (of course!) and a great chat with manager Cory. Cory and Tobias (assistant brewmaster at McCoys and also works at Boulevard) shared a non-released bottle of Old Clarence (only 300 bottles made) - a Boulevard Bully Porter on oak - honoring Boulevard's janitor of many years. Exceptional customer service at McCoys - great experience!
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Double Pale Ale Batch #6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | tangerine; honey | Imperial IPA | clear gold | 2 | draft | 10.5% abv; 100% Citra hops |
| ESB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; floral; toasty | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Ginger Shandy | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | lemonade; light ginger; light bread; light floral | Shandy | hazy straw | 2 | draft | |
| Good Farm House | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | hay; biscuit; bubblegum; pineapple; floral; black pepper; slight anise | Belgian Saison | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Hog Pound Brown Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | nutty; caramel; light fruity; light floral | Northern English brown ale | clear deep copper | 2 | draft | 5.8% abv |
| Landing Light | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | bready; floral | Light Lager | clear gold | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Maibock | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; biscuit; toasty; light floral | Maibock | brilliant deep gold | 2 | draft | 7% abv |
| Newcomb's IPA | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | floral; peppery; light citrus | American IPA | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 6.9% abv |
| Oatmeal Stout | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | smoky; roasty; creamy; coffee | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep mahogany | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 6.1% abv |
| Real Raspberry Wheat | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | big raspberry; bready | Fruit Beer | cloudy pinkish light | 2 | draft | 4.5% abv; 'Lots of real raspberries added to secondary' |
MO USA: Westport: Mill Creek Brewing Co.1998/09: 4050 Pennsylvania, Westport, MO, (816) 931-4499. Visited at 2:00PM on Thursday (3Sep1998), with brother-in-law Richard - sat at the bar. Much more satisfying experience this time - chatted with the brewmaster - very personable, and seemed very knowledgable. The Pilsner is award winning class. Excellent! Also 1997: Reviewed with visiting brother-in-law Richard. Three of the four beers available were exceptional. The fourth beer (Pilsener) tasted to us like it had come from a sour keg, or possibly had picked up some bacteria in the beer lines. We spoke with the brewmaster as well as the bartender, and they said it was supposed to taste that way. We suspect that they had a bad keg, and had not yet tried a taste from it. Still overly stuffed, foodwise (from McCoys), we did not try any food or appetizers. They serve good wines by the glass (e.g., Franciscan). They also have a hand-crafted root beer which was VG+, sweet and creamy, similar to A&W draft. Attention to quality and presentation was average (no coasters, for example - they used bevnaps). Atmosphere was average - it was slow when we visited in the afternoon of Thursday, 17 July 1997. Brewmaster seemed to be quite knowledgable about beer making and components, and about other microbreweries. He should have offered to taste the Pilsener, though... Sampler presentation was average - a row of samplers on bevnaps, with verbal identification by the bartender. The Forty Acre Wheat beer had a solid body (for a wheat), but tasted fresh and was not yeasty like most wheats. The Tinker's Irish Stout was almost excellent - it just did not quite have the depth of complexity of a Guinness or Watney's Cream Stout. Sampler of 4-3oz beers was $3.50.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Forty Acre Wheat | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | fruity; spritzy | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| Prospector Pilsener | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | fresh; smooth | German pilsner | | | draft | |
| Real McCoy Amber | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | light; smooth | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Tinker's Irish Stout | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | not chocolate; fizzy | Dry stout | | | draft | |
NC USA: Winston-Salem: Foothills Brewing2011/01: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Peoples Porter | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | coffee; chocolate; earthy | Brown porter | clear mahogany | 2 | growler | |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Big Dog's Brewing Co2007/10: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub several miles north and west of downtown. Got there via public transportation bus. Visited 21 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday. Burger 4- and crispy fries 4+. 15 barrel system. Excellent service. Yummy brewed Root Beer. 2 oz samplers - $0 ('taken care of').
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Big Dog's 38 Special | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | nice combo | Blend | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv; blend of Pale Ale and Red |
| Big Dog's Small Beer | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | North German Alt | brilliant copper | 3 | draft | 4.5% abv; second runnings of Moondog Barleywine |
| Bitches Brew Pumpkin Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | mace; brown sugar | Vegetable | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Black Lab Stout | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | complex layers; coffee; chocolate | Sweet stout | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; nine malts |
| Dirty Dog IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | American IPA | hazy light gold | 3 | draft | 6.5% abv; dry hopped Summit |
| Fur Hound Peach Lager | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | very peachy - almost syrupy | Fruit beer | brilliant amber | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Holy Cow Original Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| K-9 Kolsch | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Kolsch | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Leglifter Light | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | light lager | clear straw | 2 | draft | 4.0% abv |
| Red Hydrant Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Tailwagger Wheat | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana; big cloves | Weissbier | cloudy milky white s | 4 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Traditional Oktoberfest Lager | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | nice lace | Oktoberfest | clear deep amber | 3 | draft | 6.0% abv |
| Wardog Imperial IPA | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | smooth; alcohol warmth | Imperial IPA | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | 8.3% abv; Warrior/Simcoe/Galena |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Chicago Brewing Co2007/10: Las Vegas, Nevada. Serving room is in Four Queens in downtown. Did not visit the actual brewery which is west of the Strip. Visited 19 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday. Tasty brewed root beer. Growlers for $7. 4 oz samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| All Nighter | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Blonde ale | clear straw | 2 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 4.6% abv |
| Black Star | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; creamy | Dry stout | clear black brown | 2 | Nitrogen draft | Pub In Four Queens; 4.5% abv |
| Blueberry Vanilla Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | very berry; moderate woody | fruit beer | cloudy gold | 2 | draft | Pub In Four Queens |
| Hardway IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | resiny; cascade; centennial; grapefruit | American IPA | very slight hazy gol | 2 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 6.2% abv; unfiltered |
| Old Town Brown | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Northern English brown ale | clear deep gold | 3 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 4.6% abv; 'German-style brown' |
| Ramblin' Reck | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 3 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 4.5% abv |
| Sin City Brown - Riviera Casino | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | Riviera casino contract brewed |
| Weizenheimer | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | banana | Weissbier | hazy gold | 2 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 4.6% abv; unfiltered |
2008/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Hawaiian Honey | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | slight sour; pineapple; tart; alcohol; cherry | English Barleywine | clear gold | 2 | draft | Pub In Four Queens; 12.3% abv; unfiltered |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Ellis Island Casino+Brewery2007/10: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub just off the Strip. Visited 21 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday. Yummy full flavored complex brewed Root Beer. They don't have 'samplers' but they did them for me anyway. $1 pints of their beer. 3 oz samplers.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Amber Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | toasted malt | American Amber Ale | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
| Dark Lager | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty | Schwarzbier | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | |
| Gold | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | DMS; corn | Blonde ale | brilliant gold | 2 | draft | |
| Hefeweiss | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | banana | Weissbier | cloudy white straw | 3 | draft | |
| Light Lager | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Light Lager | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant2007/10: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub off the strip in Las Vegas. Visited 20 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Blonde Bock | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Maibock | clear gold | 2 | draft | 7.0% abv |
| Golden Export | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Helles | clear straw | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Hefe Weizen | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana; cloves | Weissbier | cloudy light copper | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv |
| Marzen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.7% abv |
| Octoberfest | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | slight hazy gold | 2 | draft | |
| Schwarzbier | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty | Schwarzbier | hazy mahogany | 2 | draft | 4.29% abv |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino Pub and Brewery1998/07: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub in the base of the Monte Carlo hotel/casino. Didn't try the food. Visited on 23 July 1998, during the Active Worlds Reunion. 6-5oz beers for $6. Brewpub has closed since then, and now is just a bar.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| High Roller Red | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | | | draft | |
| Jackpot Pale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Las Vegas Lites | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | fizzy | German pilsner | | | draft | |
| Orange Wheat Special | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | lemon; oranges | Fruit Beer | | | draft | |
| Silver State Stout | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | smooth | Sweet stout | | | draft | |
| Winners Wheat | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | Weissbier | | | draft | |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Tenaya Creek Restaurant+Brewery2007/10: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub several miles north and west of downtown. Got there via public transportation bus. Visited 21 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday. 15 barrel system. 8-2 oz samplers - $5.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Tripel | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | fruity; slight tart | Belgian Tripel | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 8.6% abv |
| Belgian Wit | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | orange peel | Belgian wit | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv; 18 IBU |
| ESP Pale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | American Pale Ale | brilliant light gold | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; 38 IBU |
| Gold Medal Pilsner | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Bohemian Pilsner | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 5.4% abv; 19 IBU |
| Hefeweizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana; slight cloves | Weissbier | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv; 11 IBU |
| Nut Brown Ale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | walnuts | Northern English brown ale | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 5.5% abv; 28 IBU |
| Oktoberfest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Oktoberfest | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 5.9% abv; 22 IBU |
| Ringtail IPA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight citrus; grapefruit | American IPA | brilliant light gold | 2 | draft | 6.5% abv; 49 IBU |
NV USA: Las Vegas: Triple 7 Brewpub1999/03: Las Vegas, Nevada. Brewpub in downtown Las Vegas, in the Main Street Station casino. Barbecue bacon/cheese chicken sandwich was G. Food nothing special. Visited 25 March 1999 at 13:15 with Caroline. 5-5oz beers for $5.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Chip Porter | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | slightly smoky; watery | Brown porter | | | draft | |
| Hefeweisen Special | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | mild yeast; light | Weissbier | | | draft | |
| High Roller Gold | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | crisp hops; clean | German Pilsner | | | draft | |
| Marker Pale Ale | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | strong hops | American Pale Ale | | | draft | |
| Royal Red Lager | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | clean | lager | | | draft | |
2007/10: Revisited 20 October 2007 while on trip to celebrate Farrah's 21st birthday. 5-5 oz samplers - $4.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Black Cherry Stout Brewmasters Special | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | very cherry; slight metallic | Fruit beer | clear black brown | 2 | draft | 5.2% abv |
| Blackchip Porter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty | Brown porter | clear dark brown | 2 | draft | 4.3% abv |
| High Roller Gold | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | American wheat | clear light gold | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Marker Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | citrus | American Pale Ale | hazy gold | 2 | draft | 5.6% abv |
| Royal Red Lager | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | vienna lager | brilliant copper | 2 | draft | 4.5% abv |
NV USA: Las Vegas Airport: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant2008/12: | Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Hefe Weizen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | slight sour; slight malt; tart; some banana; orange | Weissbier | cloudy gold | 4 | draft | Brewpub outlet at LV airport |
| Marzen | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | butterscotch; peppery; toasty; slight roast | Vienna lager | clear amber | 4 | draft | Brewpub outlet at LV airport |
| Winterbock | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | toasty; slight roast; nutmeg; slight chocolate; slight buttery | winter beer | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | Brewpub outlet at LV airport |
NY USA: New York: Chelsea Brewing Co2008/08: Chelsea Piers - Pier 59, New York, NY 10011, 212-336-6440. Visited 5 August 2008 (Tuesday) at 1PM. 30 barrel brewing system. Excellent service at the bar. French onion soup was good (but onions not carmelized enough). Beers were above average, with the Pale Ale and the Wheat standing out at very good. Sampler of 6-3 oz beers for $12.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| CBC Standard Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | flowery; smooth | ESB | clear gold | 3 | draft | 5.9% abv |
| Checker Cab Blonde Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | flowery aroma; slight tangy | Blonde ale | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5% abv |
| Hop Angel IPA | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | resiny hops; lemon peel | American IPA | clear gold | 3 | draft | 6.6% abv |
| Porter Of Authority | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty; citrus | Brown porter | clear deep mahogany | 3 | draft | 5.4% abv |
| Summer Solstice Wheat Ale | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; spicy; wheat; spritzy | American wheat | cloudy light amber | 4 | draft | 5.8% abv; 55% wheat |
| Sunset Red Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; grapefruit | American Amber Ale | hazy amber | 2 | draft | 5% abv; forced carbonation-natural carbonation was not ready |
NY USA: New York City: Heartland Brewing Co2008/08: 350 5th Ave. (Empire State Building), New York, NY 10118, 212-563-3433. Visited 6 August 2008 (Wednesday) at 6PM. Large restaurant and bar area, beer is not brewed here, but there are still some tanks and fermenters on display for show. Vegetarian nachos were very good +. Wings also VG+. Bar service was excellent. Herb spiced chicken tenders also VG+. Beers typically above average, with two (Indie 500 Pale Ale on nitrogen, and Empire Premium Beer) standing out as very good. Sampler of 8-4 oz beers for $16.95.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Cornhusker Lager | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | corn; biscuit | Amer Pilsner | clear amber | 2 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Empire Premium Beer | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | balanced; smooth | Bohemian Pilsner | clear straw | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; In Empire State Building |
| Farmer Jon's Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | roasty; chocolate; oily; slick | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Harvest Wheat Beer | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight metallic | American Wheat | cloudy light gold | 4 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Indian River Light Ale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | slight citrus; coriander | American Pale Ale | clear straw | 2 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Indiana Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Indie 500 Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | flowery hops | English IPA | clear gold | 3 | Nitrogen draft | 5.75% abv; Double dry hopped; In Empire State Building |
| Red Rooster Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel; slight roast | American Amber Ale | clear deep copper | 3 | draft | In Empire State Building |
| Summer Vice Heffeweizen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | big banana; clove; nice balance | Weissbier | cloudy light gold | 3 | draft | 5.25% abv; keg conditioned; In Empire State Building |
| Summertime Apricot Ale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | light apricot | fruit beer | clear amber | 3 | draft | 5.5% abv; In Empire State Building |
PA USA: Gettysburg: Appalachian Brewing Co2008/08: 401 Buford Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325, 717-334-2200. Visited 2 August 2008 (Saturday) at 4PM. Very knowledgable and helpful bartender. Excellent fresh homemade flavorful root beer. Above average food. Beer statistics on a flip menu at the table - catering to beer geeks. Beers were all above average (except the Pilsner - which had soured and should not have been served), most were very good, particularly the barleywine, the Scottish ale, and the Rye. Sampler of 8-5 oz beers for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| American Amber Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | American Amber Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Broadstreet Barleywine | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | nice balance | American Barleywine | clear deep mahogany | 2 | draft | 12.8% abv; 50.4 IBU; 29.0°P OG; 4.2°P FG |
| Dom Blonde | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | Kolsch | clear gold | 2 | draft | |
| Hoppy Trails IPA | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | resiny; flowery; nice balance | American IPA | clear gold | 3 | bottle | |
| Hoppy Trails IPA | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | slight hazy amber | 2 | draft | 6.31% abv; 45.33 IBU; 15.0°P OG; 2.6°P FG |
| Jolly Scot Scottish Ale | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | caramel | Scottish 80/- | clear copper | 3 | bottle | |
| Jolly Scot Scottish Ale | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | caramel | Scottish 80/- | clear copper | 2 | draft | 5.32% abv; 18.2 IBU; 13.9°P OG; 4.0°P FG |
| Kipona Fest | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | caramel | Oktoberfest | clear copper | 2 | draft | 5.06% abv; 19.8 IBU; 13.8°P OG; 4.0°P FG |
| Major Hopes Olde Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Old Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | |
| Major Hopes Olde Ale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Old Ale | clear amber | 2 | Draft (cask) | |
| Mountain Lager | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | German Pilsner | clear gold | 2 | draft | 4.92% abv; 12.3 IBU; 11.2°P OG; 2.6°P FG |
| Peregrine Pilsner | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | soured; fruity | German Pilsner | clear amber | 2 | draft | 4.72% abv; 32.6 IBU; 12.0°P OG; 2.7°P FG |
| Purist Pale Ale | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | light grapefruit | ESB | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.1% abv; 22.34 IBU; 13.0°P OG; 3.6°P FG |
| Rockville Rye | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Fruity; pineapple; grapefruit | American Wheat/Rye | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.21% abv; 8.3 IBU; 13.1°P OG; 3.0°P FG |
| Susquehanna Stout | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | roasty | Dry stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 4.59% abv; 13.2 IBU; 13.5°P OG; 4.5°P FG |
| Water Gap Wheat Ale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | bready; slight pepper; slight cheesy aroma; pineapple; honey | American Wheat | clear gold | 3 | bottle | |
| Water Gap Wheat Ale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | citrus | American Wheat | hazy straw | 2 | draft | 4.72% abv; 8.2 IBU; 10.8°P OG; 2.7°P FG; served with lemon |
PA USA: Philadelphia: Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant2008/08: 1516 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-569-9525. Visited 3 August 2008 (Sunday) at 9PM. Bar was packed - and they were running a trivia competition (which they apparently do every Sunday). No traditional 'sampler', but they sold me 7oz 'samples' of each of their beers for $2 each. Beers were all better than average, with the Alt and BPA Pale Ale standing out. Sampler of 7-7 oz beers for $14.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| 60 Shilling | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | dry finish | Scottish 60/- | clear amber | 3 | draft | 4.75% abv |
| BPA - Bill Payer Ale | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | grapefruit | American IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5% abv |
| Gordo's Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | slight roast; nutty | Oatmeal Stout | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 4.5% abv |
| Ich Bin Ein Berliner Weisse | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | slight sour; tart | Berliner Weisse | clear straw | 2 | draft | 3.5% abv; dash of woodruff syrup |
| Monkey Knife Fight | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | big ginger; citrus | Vegetable Beer | brilliant gold | 2 | draft | 4.75% abv; blonde lager; lemongrass; ginger |
| Prudence Pale Ale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | fruity | American Pale Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | 3.75% abv |
| Zephyr | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Dusseldorf Alt | clear copper | 3 | draft | 5% abv |
PA USA: Philadelphia: Triumph Brewing Co2008/08: 117 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-625-0855. Visited 3 August 2008 (Sunday) at 6PM. Nice atmosphere, good service at the bar. Bartender was aware of RateBeer and Beer Advocate. Better than average calamari. Beers were average to good - nothing bad - but nothing that stands out. Sampler of 7-4 oz beers for $8.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Golden Ale | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | coriander; yeast | Belgian Blond | clear straw | 3 | draft | |
| Bengal Gold IPA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | | American IPA | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
| Coffee + Cream Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | coffee; roast | Sweet stout | clear deep brown | 3 | draft | |
| Helles Lager | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | nice balance; slight tart | Helles | clear straw | 3 | draft | |
| Irish Red Ale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | | Red Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | |
| Saison | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | Belgian Saison | cloudy amber | 3 | draft | |
| Vienna Lager | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | pineapple | Vienna Lager | clear amber | 3 | draft | |
PA USA: Pittsburgh: Church Brew Works Brewpub2008/07: 3525 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, 412-688-8200. Visited 31 July 2008 (Thursday) at 11AM. Beautiful church tastefully refitted with the brewery. Six 15-barrel serving tanks (42°-44° serving temperature, individually controlled). Two 15-barrel and two 30-barrel fermenters. Free WiFi. Chicken rice soup was excellent. Most beers were above average, with the Celestial Gold pilsner standing out as excellent. The Pious Monk Dunkel, Pipe Organ Pale Ale, Referendum Ale, and Belgian Black Ale were also very good. Service by bartender was excellent, and she was quite knowledgable about their beer. Sampler of 7-5 oz beers for $9.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Belgian Black Ale | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | blackberries; plums; slight funk | Belgian dark strong ale | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 8.0% abv; 1.080 OG; 25 IBU |
| Blast Furnace Oatmeal Stout | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | roasty; slight oatmeal oily | Oatmeal Stout | clear deep brown | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv; 1.054 OG; 30 IBU |
| Blueberry Ale | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | very late finish blueberries | Fruit beer | brilliant gold | 2 | draft | 4.8% abv; 1.050 OG; 25 IBU |
| Celestial Gold | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | flowery | German Pilsner | clear straw | 2 | draft | 4.1% abv; 1.042 OG; 18 IBU |
| Pios Monk Dunkel | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | toasty; biscuit | Dunkelweizen | clear copper | 2 | draft | 4.3% abv; 1.052 OG; 20 IBU |
| Pipe Organ Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | caramel; fresh hops | ESB | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | 4.3% abv; 1.052 OG; 30 IBU |
| Referendum Ale | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit; caramel | American Pale Ale | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | 6.0% abv |
PA USA: Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania Brewing Co2008/07: 800 Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412-237-9402. Visited 31 July 2008 (Thursday) at 2PM. Very German style beer and food. Restaurant was a series of benches with tables. German sausage/cheese/pickles/vegetables/bread appetizer platter is huge! Good service from the bartender. Restaurant was pretty much empty at this time of day. Beers were generally above average, with the Kaiser Pils and Penndemonium standing out as very good. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $4.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Kaiser Pils | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | | German pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | |
| Penn Dark | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | roasty | Dunkel Lager | clear mahogany | 3 | draft | |
| Penn Gold | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | lager | clear straw | 2 | draft | |
| Penn Pilsner | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | caramel | German pilsner | brilliant amber | 2 | draft | |
| Penn Weizen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | banana; cloves | Weissbier | cloudy straw | 2 | draft | |
| Penndemonium | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | fruity-caramel; slight strawberry | Maibock | brilliant gold | 3 | draft | |
PA USA: State College: Ottos Pub and Brewery2008/07: 2105 North Atherton St., State College, PA 16803, 814-867-6886. Visited 1 August 2008 (Friday) at 1PM. Very 'green' conscious, and several vegetarian dishes. Some food is made with their beer. Grass fed beef burger was excellent. 'Buy fresh buy local'. Lucked into 'Firkin Friday' where they tap a half barrel metal firkin at 5PM. I was sitting directly in front of where they tapped it at the bar (tapping with a wooden mallet), and I got the first pint from the firkin (which was dry hopped). Great bar service, very knowledgable bartender. However, when my ride came to pick me up, the hostess was VERY rude to her, and moved her several times from seats. The whole hostess thing soured the overall experience - so hopefully they will figure out that their host staff really sucks - it's not appropriate to be rude to patrons. Fortunately, I remember the bar staff too - and they were particularly good - so it somewhat balances. Beers were all over the board from 'just OK' to excellent. The barleywine was particularly good - nice complexity. Four other beers (Bitter, Pale Ale, Pilsener, and Lager, as well as the beer on Firken) were very good. Sampler of 6-4 oz beers for $4.
| Beer name | Overall
(1-10) | Malt
(1-5) | Hops
(1-5) | Sweet
(1-5) | Bitter
(1-5) | Body
(1-5) | Tasting Notes | Style | Color | Carbo-
nation
(1-5) | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Arthur's Best Bitter | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | floral; caramel | Special Bitter | clear mahogany | 2 | draft | 5.3% abv |
| Black Mo Stout | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | slight citrus; not much roast | Dry stout | clear dark brown | 3 | draft | 5.1% abv |
| Double D IPA | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | hops dominate; nice malt backbone | Imperial IPA | clear amber | 2 | draft | 8.2% abv; nugget-palisade-amarillo hops |
| Mt. Nittany Pale Ale | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | grapefruit; nutty | American Pale Ale | clear amber | 2 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Old Fugget Barleywine | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | blackberry; brandy; sherry; plums | English Barleywine | clear amber | 2 | draft | 11.8% abv |
| Pilsener Lager | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | peppery; Saaz | Bohemian Pilsner | clear gold | 3 | draft | 5.6% abv |
| Red Mo Ale | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | caramel; slight nutty | American Amber Ale | clear copper | 3 | draft | 5.0% abv |
| Red Mo Ale - on firkin | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | very smooth; green hops | American Amber Ale | cloudy copper | 2 | firkin | 5.0% abv; dry hopped; half barrel metal firkin tapped in front of me - I had first glass |
| Saison | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | blackberry; pineapple; peppery; slight funk; tart | Belgian saison | hazy amber | 3 | draft | 6.7% abv |
| Spruce Creek Lager | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | lager | clear gold | 3 | draft | 4.8% abv |
| Wit Bier | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | orange; big peppery; coriander | Belgian wit | hazy gold | 3 | draft | 5.7% abv |