• Dry Dock Hefeweizen

    Posted July 9, 2012 by Mark

    The Hefeweizen from Dry Dock Brewing Company in Aurora, Colorado pours out a cloudy, pale straw in color and is topped with a large bubbled, snow white, two finger head that slowly reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, banana, clove, grass and yeast. In the mouth, perfect balance between the fla...

  • Boulevard ZON Belgian Style Witbier

    Posted July 9, 2012 by Mark

    The ZON Belgian Style Witbier from Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, Missouri pours out pale straw in color with a good deal of cloud and is topped with a tightly knit, two finger, snow white head that slowly reduces down to a fine film. On the nose, coriander, cilantro, clove, yeast and a t...

  • Tommyknocker Nice Saison Seasonal Ale

    Posted July 8, 2012 by Mark

    The Nice Saison Seasonal Ale from from Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub in Idaho Springs, Colorado pours out a rich gold in color with just a little haze and is topped with a finger of snow white, tightly bubbled head that reduces down to a thin film with a quarter inch collar after a few minutes. On the ...

  • Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA

    Posted July 8, 2012 by ironarrow42

    Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, OH American-style IPA, 7.5% ABV       Named for an American hero of the War of 1812, it seems only fitting to follow up my previous review of an English-style IPA with this very American one.   Poured into a pint nonic glass, the beer ...

  • Shipyard IPA

    Posted July 8, 2012 by ironarrow42

    Fuggles India Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV Shipyard Brewing Co., Portland, ME     Fuggles. The name just makes me smile, so we're already off to a promising start!   Poured into a pint nonic glass, the beer is clear, medium-to-light-amber or a light copper hue capped with a finger's wid...

  • Westmalle Tripel

    Posted July 8, 2012 by ironarrow42

    Westmalle Trappist Abbey, Belgium Trappist ale, 9.5% ABV     I served this appropriately enough in a stemmed Westmalle glass. The beer is a bright, hazy golden-yellow hue capped with a very thick, dense and slightly rocky white head. The aroma is tart and fruity, with a grainy note ...

  • Big Sky Trout Slayer Wheat Ale

    Posted July 8, 2012 by Mark

    The Trout Slayer Wheat Ale from Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula, Montana pours out golden in color with good clarity and is topped with a two finger, foamy, white head that reduces down to a quarter inch film. On the nose, hay, a little grass, some herbs and floral. In the mouth, big wheat flavo...

  • Bristol's Beehive Honey Wheat Ale

    Posted July 8, 2012 by Mark

    The Beehive Honey Wheat Ale from Bristol Brewing Company in Colorado Springs, Colorado pours out bright gold in color with good clarity and is topped with a one finger, white head that readily reduces down leaving a small collar. On the nose, honey, grain and a little yeast. In the mouth, grainy and...

  • Great Divide Wolfgang Doppelbock Lager

    Posted July 7, 2012 by Mark

    The Wolfgang Doppelbock Lager from Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado pours out a deep ruby red in color with good clarity and is topped with a two finger, foamy, tan colored head that slowly reduces down to a film with a quarter inch collar. On the nose, molasses, pumpernickel bread, ...

  • Fort Collins Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat Ale

    Posted July 7, 2012 by Mark

    The Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat Ale from Fort Collins Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado pours out a pale straw in color with some cloud and is topped with a one finger, fluffy, white head that slowly reduces down to a thin film. On the nose, wheat, sweet fruit and yeast aromas. In the mouth, this ...