Heavy Seas Beer Red Sky At Night Baltimore TYPE OF BEER: Saison ABV: 7.5% APPEARANCE: The white head laces the glass and with a soda-like thinness lets the hazy burnt amber ale shine thorough. AROMA: At first blush not unlike Juicy Fruit chewing gum. MOUTHFEEL: Full bodied, almost chewy with a sparkling carbonation that cleanses... View Article
Smuttynose Brewing Co. Farmhouse Ale Hampton, NH TYPE OF BEER: Saison ABV: 7.2% APPEARANCE: Burnt orange and slightly cloudy, there is just a thin skin of bubbles that remains on top following a vigorous pour. AROMA: There is orange and some spice, and earthy sage (used in the recipe) is present in the background but... View Article
Blue Moon Brewing Co. Cinnamon Horchata Denver TYPE OF BEER: Ale with cinnamon ABV: 5.5% APPEARANCE: Straw yellow with a thin white head. AROMA: Even though this has been chilling for days, I immediately think of a warm churro. Fleshy, spongy sweet dough with a hint of vanilla and coconut and a kick of cinnamon sugar.... View Article
Breckenridge Brewery Buddha’s Hand Denver TYPE OF BEER: Fruit/Vegetable Beer ABV: 5.5% APPEARANCE: Hazy deep golden with a thin head that laces the glass. AROMA: Fruit punch, with some citrus. MOUTHFEEL: Slightly creamy with a moderate carbonation. TASTE: Here’s that citrus, almost tropical fruit flavor that dominates but is not overwhelming. OVERALL IMPRESSION: I wasn’t... View Article
Flying Dog Brewery Mint Chocolate Stout Frederick, MD TYPE OF BEER: Stout ABV: 5.7% APPEARANCE: Dark brown, almost black with a thin white head. AROMA: Candied mint and sweet chocolate. MOUTHFEEL: Soda-like, medium-bodied with robust carbonation. Not as much creaminess as would be expected. TASTE: It’s like an Andes Chocolate Mint had a baby with... View Article
Saranac Brewing Co. Clouded Dream Utica and Buffalo, NY TYPE OF BEER: Ale with spices ABV: 7.3% APPEARANCE: Hazy amber, almost copper with a fluffy-cloud white head. AROMA: Sweet cereal grain, like grape nuts and a dose of earthy hops. MOUTHFEEL: Fairly thin, almost watery with a medium carbonation and finishing dry. TASTE: This is... View Article
Smuttynose Brewing Co. Hampton, NH ABV: 6.1% This is the first of the Big Beer Series to come out of Smuttynose’s new brewing facility in Hampton, NH. First thing I notice when pouring this German inspired liquid is the clarity. Crystal clear deep golden in color with a substantial bright white rocky head. I pick... View Article
Baxter Brewing Co.Lewiston, ME Style: California-style Lager ABV: 5.3 Tasting Notes: Watch enough TV and you get conditioned to thinking that lagers are going to pour the color of golden straw. Well, whoo-we, Maine’s Baxter Brewing Co. recently released a lager named Tarnation that pours the color of a newly minted penny. It’s capped with a thick just-off-white... View Article
Matt Brewing Co. Utica, NY Style: Pilsner ABV: 5.2 Appearance: Clear and golden yellow with a thick, fluffy white head that laces the glass as it empties. Aroma: Lightly sweet cereal grains, lemony citrus. Mouthfeel: Full bodied and smooth with a carbonation kick. Taste: The lemony profile of the hops shine through in this beer and the acidic bite gets... View Article
