Friday, September 30, 2011

Magic Hat Hex - Ourtoberfest

Magic Hat Hex - Ourtoberfest. 5.4% abv. Let's talk about Hex: Combines a German Alt with a Marzen, available from 01-Aug to 15-Oct. Hex succeeds in opening Autumn's gate and is an enjoyable rendition of an Oktoberfest brew.
Beer Bloggles Score: 75

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen

Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen: 5.8% abv.  It's got to be one of smoothest and easiest drinking brews which actually have flavor in the world, alongside Spaten's Oktoberfest. This Bavarian treasure is available all year round, despite its name. This gorgeous copper ale with a lasting white head is not the most aromatic, but finishes crisp. Best served by a boobiferous German maid hoisting multiple 1L beer steins of the frothy brew.
Beer Bloggles Score: 87%

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Triple Horse - River Horse Brewing Co.

Triple Horse - 10% abv. Belgium Style Tripel. This beer goes far beyond supporting your local brewery, located in Lambertville, NJ. This is a real Jersey beer: Bold, obnoxious, and it will get you there quickly. I love it. WARNING: This isn't your grandpa's beer. If you're not used to drinking strong Belgium style brews, be careful.  If you have three of them in one sitting on an empty stomach, it will hurt you (duh). If you don't like it, try something else; perhaps a Coors Light.
Beer Bloggle Score: 93%   (+10% for being a Jersey brewer)

Friday, September 23, 2011

Spaten Oktoberfestbier Ur-Märzen

World's first Oktoberfest beer (and my personal favorite of it's kind). 5.9% abv. Thanks at least in part to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, this brew tastes impeccably clean, smooth, and easy to drink. I recommend the 50 liter keg over 12 oz. bottles. It goes down that easy.
This beer is a little picky. Make sure you have a very clean glass or it will affect the head. I wish they switched to a brown bottle to avoid more sun exposure.
Beer Bloggle Score: 90%

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Southern Tier - Harvest Ale

Southern Tier brewing, Harvest Ale. 6.7% abv. Beautifully crafted extra special English style bitter ale. What a fantastic frosty beverage. Southern Tier is an up and coming NY state brewer that will be widespread soon, with confidence.
Beer Bloggle Score: 85%

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Magic Hat #9


Magic Hat #9. At 5.1% abv. One of the best things to ever come out of Vermont. I love Vermont. I love this beer. Pale ale loaded with flavor. If you haven't had it, you are either missing out, not a beer drinker, or are 16 yrs old.
Beer Bloggle Score: 91%

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Shock Top Belgium White


Shock Top Belgium White - Shock Top Brewing Co. St. Louis. 5.2% abv. This is a slightly watered-down version of Blue Moon, after it was watered down. They should remove the word "Belgium" from the label. Otherwise, palatable.
Beer Bloggle Score: 53%

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Double Take IPA


Double Take IPA. 6.9% abv (which I don't believe). Enticed by the price and cheaper than some bottled water, I realized I was indeed purchasing- budget bottled water tainted by moldy hops. Beer FAIL.
Beer Bloggle Score: 10% - Generous.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Double Take Amber Ale

Double Take Amber Ale. 5.1 % abv. Your basic amber ale. More abundant in truck stops and Safeway's of the midwest and western US. For lack of an alternative, it has flavor. Worth a double take? Not really. You'll be bored before finishing the first, let alone the rest of the 6 pack. At least it's cheaper than most bottled water.
Beer Bloggle Score: 15%

Friday, September 9, 2011

Fat Tire - Amber Ale

Fat Tire  - New Belgium Brewing Co. 5.2% abv. Immensely popular Amber Ale which combines a relatively simple recipe into success by hitting a perfect flavor ground zero, which people enjoy. It's well balanced (not as a meal), but among flavor attributes. Not one single flavor stands out, but the combination of the whole, which is a winner of the masses.
Beer Bloggle Score: 75%

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Alaskan Brewing Co. 2010 Smoked Porter


6.5% abv. 2010 GABF gold winner -well deserved. Brilliant genuine German style Rauchbier. Just the right balance of smoke and smoothness.
Beer Bloggle Score: 90%