In this review I share New Holland Dragon’s Milk with my friend Roman who I’ve been converting to craft beer over the past few months. As such, I took the opportunity to give some useful info. on Imperial stouts and what the bourbon barrel typically adds to this already complex style. [...]
Founders Breakfast Stout
Amongst the stouts that have been on my beers-to-try wishlist, Founders Breakfast Stout has been there for a while. It was definitely worth the wait. The coffee flavors were intense yet not too bitter. Could definitely see myself drinking this as a brunch beer with some waffles. If you have access [...]
Brew Dog Rip Tide
Even though I’ve tried both of Brew Dog’s collaborations with Stone, before this review I had never tried a Brew Dog beer. I found Rip Tide to be full flavored and drinkable. However, it was not as robust and full bodied as I prefer for Imperial stouts. 7/10
Brew Dog Brew Sheet:
ABV:8% OG:1074 IBU’s:65
Malts:Marris Otter, [...]
The Lost Abbey: Serpent’s Stout (2009)
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Pours an opaque black body with a small, short-lived, brown head. Moderate amount of carbonation. The full-bodied viscosity of the beer could be seen during the pour.
Smell: Roasty espresso coffee with lots with of roasted malts and dark chocolate. At first the aroma was a [...]
Dieu du Ciel Special: Aphrodisiaque and Peche Mortel
Appearance: Moderate carbonation, a nice opaque black medium body, and a nice one fingers light brown head that didn’t stick around for long.
Aroma: Definitely coffee forward, but I did detect some charred roasted malts, chocolate and vanilla. As the beer warmed up the chocolate and coffee blended to form a [...]
Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09 (Belgian-style Stout)
Season 3 Review 1
Here we go! Season 3 has officially started. I have already recorded reviews of some great craft beers and am looking forward to your feedback. This is the 2nd of 3 special release from Stone Brewing, the next will be Ken Schmidt Maui Stone Kona Coffee Macadamia Coconut [...]
Stone 12th Anniversary: Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
In this review my friend Matt and I review Stone Brewing Co.’s 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. Also, we pair it with home-made hamburgers topped with my own Chipotle Stone Smoked Porter BBQ Sauce and other yummy grilled veggies. If you can find a bottle of this beer somewhere (rare), you should definitely buy [...]
