For their 30th Anniversary (1980-2010) Sierra Nevada Brewing will be releasing four collaboration beers with pioneers of the craft beer movement / industry. This 1st beer represents a collaboration between Ken Grossman, founder and owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico,CA) and Fritz Maytag, owner of Anchor Brewing (San Francisco, CA). It is in the style [...]
April 13, 2010
Categories: American Imperial Stout . Tags: Craft beer, Double Stout, Imperial Stout, roasted malts, Sierra 30, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. . Author: barrybrew . Comments: 2 Comments
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. I was surprised by [...]
March 1, 2010
Categories: American Imperial Stout . Tags: Craft beer, Dragon's Milk, Imperial Stout, New Holland Brewery . Author: barrybrew . Comments: 1 Comment
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 to this or any [...]
January 9, 2010
Categories: American Imperial Stout . Tags: Beer Review, Breakfast Stout, Craft beer, Founders Brewing . Author: barrybrew . Comments: Leave a Comment
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 [...]
January 3, 2010
Categories: American Imperial Stout . Tags: Brew Dog, Craft beer, Imperial Stout, Rip Tide . Author: barrybrew . Comments: Leave a Comment
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 bit dry smelling (hints of dry [...]
December 6, 2009
Categories: American Imperial Stout . Tags: Beer Review, Imperial Stout, Lost Abbey Brewing, Serpent's Stout, The Lost Abbey . Author: barrybrew . Comments: 1 Comment
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 irresistible aroma. While the [...]
November 15, 2009
Categories: American Imperial Stout, American Stout . Tags: Aphrodisiaque, Craft beer, Dieu du Ciel, Peche Mortel . Author: barrybrew . Comments: Leave a Comment
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 Porter. Cheers! Serving [...]
November 1, 2009
Categories: American Imperial Stout, Belgian Strong Dark Ale . Tags: Belgian Stout, Craft beer, Stone Brewing, Vertical Epic 09.09.09 . Author: barrybrew . Comments: 1 Comment
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 [...]
July 22, 2009
Categories: American Imperial Stout, Beer and Food . Tags: 12 Anniversary, Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, Stone Brewing . Author: barrybrew . Comments: Leave a Comment
