By jason on Aug 2, 2007 in Aging Well, Bocks, IPA's, and More, Reviews | 0 Comments
Name: Midas Touch
Brewer: Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: Beats the hell out of me, Mead maybe?
Cellared On: July 2nd, 2007
Original Tasting: July 3rd, 2007
Dogfish says that the recipe for this brew is the “actual oldest-known fermented beverage in the world”. I definitely believe them because its taste is pretty freakin bizarre by today’s standards. Very fruity smell [...]
By jason on Jul 31, 2007 in Aging Well, Bocks, IPA's, and More, Reviews | 2 Comments
Name: Celebration Ale
Brewer: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Style: IPA/Holiday Brew
Vintage: 2004
Cellared On: December 2004
Original Tasting: June 27th, 2007
The one that started it all for me (See my story here). Originally a very hoppy and spicy brew, my Celebration Ale has aged beautifully. It has turned into this smooth, deeply chocolaty gift from the beer gods. Notably [...]
By jason on Jul 23, 2007 in Aging Badly, Bocks, IPA's, and More, Reviews | 3 Comments
Name: Brutal Bitter
Brewer: Rogue
Style: ESB (Extra Special Bitter)
Vintage: 2007
Cellared On: June 29th, 2007
Original Tasting: July 3rd, 2007
Very flavorful, hoppy brew with a hint of sweetness too it. Definitely doesn’t live up to it’s name, it’s almost mellow. Nice clean finish.
Other then the hops, other flavors that have been noticed are grapefruit and other citrus fruit, [...]
By jason on Jul 18, 2007 in Aging Well, Bocks, IPA's, and More, Reviews | 1 Comment
Name: Hop Rod Rye
Brewery: Bear Republic
Style: IPA
Vintage: 2007
Cellared On: June 29th, 2007
Original Tasting: July 3rd, 2007
Great hoppy aroma hits you as soon as you open the bottle. The incredible smell is a bit of a surprise after you try the beer, as your getting a very well-balanced IPA instead of some crazy hopfest. It has [...]
