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Saranac Black & Tan

June 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 5.1% ABV
Brewed by: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY
Website: Saranac Black & Tan page

Thoughts: Too heavy for me… I got rid of it… This is a definitely a stout… If you like stouts, give this a go..

Thumbs: Down

Categories: From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews · Stouts

Snake Dog IPA

June 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 7.1% ABV
Brewed by: Flying Dog Brewery, Denver CO & Frederick, MD
Website: http://www.flyingdogales.com/beer-snake-dog.asp

Thoughts: Higher ABV than an average ale. Didn’t really taste it though, as the beer has some hoppy bite to it.

Thumbs: Up. I’d drink it again.

Categories: Ales · From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews

Shiner Helles Lager

June 22, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 5.0% ABV
Brewed by: Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, TX
Website: http://www.shiner.com/Anniversary/anniversarybeers.php

Thoughts: Good lager taste.

Thumbs: Up

Categories: From USA · Lagers · Microbrewed · Reviews

Magic Hat Circus Boy

June 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 5.4% ABV
Brewed by: Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, NY
Website: http://www.magichat.net/

Thoughts: A light Hefe w/ slight hint of lemon.

Thumbs: Up

Categories: From USA · Hefeweizen · Microbrewed · Reviews

Avery India Pale Ale

June 20, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 6.3% ABV
Brewed by: Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
Website: http://www.averybrewing.com/BigBeers/docs/indiaPaleAle

Thoughts: Good flavor… Could drink a few…

Thumbs: Up

Categories: Ales · From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

June 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 6.5% ABV
Brewed by: Rogue Ales Brewery / Brewer’s on the Bay, Oregon, United States
Website: http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#deadguy

Thoughts: An awesome beer..and the 6.5% will get you knocked back quick. Have had it a few times and every time it is outstanding.

Thumbs: Two Thumbs

Categories: Ales · From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews

Yuengling Traditional Lager

June 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 4.4% ABV
Brewed by: Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Website: http://www.yuengling.com/index.htm

Thoughts: I think this is an East Coast favorite… but personally I think it tastes kinda stale. Maybe it takes some getting use to. Plus the bottle is a twist-top…

Thumbs: Down

Categories: From USA · Lagers · Microbrewed · Reviews

Terrapin Golden Ale

June 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 5.0% ABV
Brewed by: Terrapin Beer, Athens, Georgia.
Website: http://www.terrapinbeer.com/beers/golden.ale.php

Thoughts: A good light ale… definitely can drink a few.

Thumbs: Both Up.

Categories: Ales · From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews

Saranac Adirondack Lager

June 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV: 5.5% ABV
Brewed by: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY.
Website: http://www.saranac.com/beers/beerdescription.cfm?id=48A570A0-AD02-F6AA-6597B64627780497

Thoughts: A nice, hearty lager with some slight bitterness that isn’t overpowering.

Thumbs: Up

Categories: From USA · Lagers · Microbrewed · Reviews

Flying Dog Garde Dog (Seasonal)

June 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment

ABV:  5.5% ABV
Brewed by: Flying Dog Brewery, Denver, CO & Frederick, MD.
Website: http://www.flyingdogales.com/beer-gardedog.asp

Thoughts:  A nice, clean ale with good flavor…

Thumbs: Up

 

Categories: Ales · From USA · Microbrewed · Reviews