Review: Maui Bewing Co. Big Swell IPA

Average IPA but still an OK beer.

Review: Hook and Ladder Backdraft Brown

Very smooth Brown Ale with no aftertaste - beer with a mission for every barrel they sell the Hook & Ladder Firefighter Burn Foundation makes a donation to various local burn foundations.

Review: Mt Carmel Blonde

This would be a good suggestion for someone trying to move away from the big American beers. Very nice light flavor, goes down smooth. It is also a good session beer.

Review: The Bruery Autumn Maple

This is a spicy and sweet seasonal ale. Lots of different flavors going on, and they seem to change as you go.
Apparently they use 17 pounds of yams per barrel to make this seasonal brew.

Review: Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Probably one of my favorite of the Helles style Bock Beers. I like to bring this one to Halloween parties.

Review: Mt Carmel Amber

Very drinkable amber ale. Good session beer, smooth and light taste with a decent body. We really enjoy the many offerings from the local brewery Mt. Carmel

Review: Samuel Adams Oktoberfest

A good Oktoberfest with a sweet / malt blended taste without the alcohol flavor of some Oktoberfest brews. Great amber color with a sweet finish. Probably one of my favorite Oktoberfest offerings that is widely available/

Review: Rogue Shakespeare Stout

Much better than the Rogue cream ale thing. Sweet flavor leans towards an oatmeal stout. This is rapidly becoming my favorite stout.

Review: Blue Moon Belgian White Ale

So I had to try this wildly popular beer. Nice taste, some fruity elements, smooth finish, overall nice tasting beer. Not anything that really excited me. I will say I did not know at the time this was a Coors product and so that did not influence my review. It is a little cool that this is brewed here in Cincinnati, Ohio.

My sister (who admittedly drinks this beer on occasion) says "Blue Moon wishes it was Belgian white ale, but it's just a domestic substitute."

Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Singapore IPA

- mild IPA, multiple flavors, starts very floral ends bitter ( in a good way??)

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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Olde Fezziwig Holiday Spice Ale

- very strong ginger flavor , the brewer said the vanilla and ginger will be better balanced next year


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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Boathouse Stout

- traditional dry Irish stout wonderfully smooth, limited aftertaste.


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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Bier De Garde

- French farmhouse ale, very belgian (yeast) flavor, slow developing taste , takes awhile to get the full flavor


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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Anagram Ale

- this was a one off brew, very orangey

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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery British Best Bitter

-session beer , low alcohol nice caramel color, good head , very drinkable

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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Hilltop Helles

-light lager smooth

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Guest Review: Saugatuck Brewery Cervesa Buena

-light ale, wheaty , minimal aftertaste

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Review: Goose Island Pils

A nice pilsner. Might be a bit of a shock for the for the uninitiated, but they should come around pretty quickly to this great pilsner that shows what a true pilsner can be.

Review: Carlow Brewing O'hara's Celtic Stout

Not real sure what qualifies it a Celtic, but it is however, an excellent stout. It was also voted the #1 stout by the 2000 Millennium Brewing Industry International Awards. Take the time to check this one out.

Review: Goose Island Matilda Belgian Ale

Probably not the greatest Belgian Ale out there, but it is still a great beer. The wheat and citrus are nicely balanced and not over the top like some of the Belgians. One the better offerings from the Goose Island Vintage brews. Slip this in at a wine and cheese party and you might win over some wine snobs.

Review: Left Hand Brewing Co. Sawtooth Ale

Solid balanced Ale. Not overly sweet, nice and smooth. This is a good beer with a meal. Not too heavy.

Review: Hofbrau Octoberfest

Much lighter and paler than expected. I guess the definition of Octoberfest is different in Germany. The US versions are heavier and darker. Not that it is bad, it is very drinkable, just lighter than expected.

Review: Moerlein Barbarossa Double Dark Lager

Toasted to burnt malt flavor, very hearty. Very happy to see these new beers from this historical brewery.

Review: Original Flag Porter

This Wonderful Porter is brewed for a recipe from 1850, with yeast salvaged from a shipwreck dating back to the 1800's. They were able to grow more yeast and came up with this amazing Porter.

Review: Great Lakes Imperial Dortmunder

A much heartier version of their Dortmunder Gold. Very full and rich flavor without be too filling.

Review: New Holland Dragons Milk

This is another one of the awesome "milkshake stouts". It tastes like chocolate and sweet malts and coffee.
Also a barrel aged stout that gives it all that much more of an interesting flavor.
If you see this draft somewhere make sure you give it a chance, but at 10% you should probably wait until after dinner and ready to call it a night !

Review: Samuel Adams East-West Kolsch

A nice mild offering in a Kolsch. Not the first choice but overall a good session drink.

Review: Rock Bottom Brown Bear Brown Ale

Interesting Hopps flavor for a Brown ale without being bitter. Nice crisp and sweet finish.

Review: Mt. Carmel Copper Ale

I have now had this draft and from a growler. I think draft works better. This beer seems to get flat and warm very fast. Draft it tasted great and warranted another taste.

Review: Mt. Carmel Nut Brown Ale

Easily my favorite from Mt. Carmel. Sweet, nutty flavor. Goes down smooth with a Chocolate finish.

Review: Left Hand Brewing Co. Jackman's American Pale Ale

Great smooth pale not too hoppy good balance.