North Coast Brewing Company’s Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout was yet another one of those beers that I have heard a lot about, but until last week, had yet to try. The Old Rasputin has been rated a total of 2,914 times on Rate Beer with an overall score […]
On a recent trip to BJs, I made a quick check of the beer aisle to see if they had anything interesting. To my great surprise they had a split case of Sam Adams that included their Noble Pils (see the Wookie’s fine review here). As this beer […]
On my way home from work, I had an urge for a new beer. Perusing the many bottles at my local liquor store, I found another bottle from Leinenkugel’s, the Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout. The RIS is a specialty beer that was first released in 2007 […]
The Sam Adams Holiday Porter was a part of the sampler pack that I was given as an extra Christmas present from my father-in-law. As a fan of darker beers, I looked forward to trying the Holiday Porter and it did not disappoint. The nose was filled with […]
The Sam Adams Chocolate Bock was a part of the sampler pack that I was given as an extra Christmas present from my father-in-law. I was intrigued by the name but ultimately disappointed by the flavor. The nose was sweet and full of the roasted malt aroma. The […]
Next up in the Samuel Smith lineup was the Oatmeal Stout. The pour was a dark, dark brown with brown, lasting foam. The aroma was strong on roasted malt with the hint of burnt chocolate. The mouth feel was thick and full and the taste of chocolate […]
On a recent trip to the Poconos with the Mrs. and the urchins, we stopped off at the Edelweiss Restaurant for dinner. The restaurant located on Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 (for reservations: 570-646-3938) and from the outside doesn’t resemble all that much. Inside, however, the dining […]
With the first hint of winter, I opted for yet another product from Samuel Smith and had a Winter Welcome. I found the pour to yield a deep amber with a thick foam. The aroma was malty with a faint citrus scent. The mouth feel was thick and […]
While suffering through a Phillies playoff game, I felt the need for a new beverage. Always a big fan, I opted for yet another product from Samuel Smith and thought I would give the Organically Produced Ale a try. I found the pour to yield an orange haze […]
While in Wildwood for an end of summer vacation with the in-laws, we headed over to Westy’s Irish Pub for a quick dinner out. As my father-in-law was looking to throw back a beer and I am not one to let someone drink alone, I asked our server […]