RANDOM BEER REVIEWS

 

Rogue Seahorse Pale Ale – Rogue Ales, Newport, OR   Appearance: Cloudy apricot, thin head Aroma: Malty citrus Taste: Prelude of hoppiness with a citrus finish Mouth-feel: Smooth, low fizz   The Deity says: "Buy this mother again."

Panil Barrique Oak-Aged Sour Red Ale – Birrificio Torrechiara, Parma Italy Appearance: Heavily clouded rusted copper, yeast saturated Aroma: Musty, sour Taste: Sour, hints of rotten apple Mouth-feel: Astringent   The Deity says: "Why God? Why? "   Dokta Hops says: "Urghhhh"   Johnny LaBrew says: "It's chewy!" Johnny LaBrew's face tells the story on this one!   Avoid at all costs.

Mojo India Pale Ale – Boulder Beer Co, Boulder, CO   Appearance: Golden with slight cloudiness, low head Aroma: Hops! Taste: Hoppy yet smooth Mouth-feel: Smooth, low carbination   The Deity says: "Sweet mother of beer!"   Dokta Hops says: "If you see it, buy it."   SOD says: "Hit me again, I like hop pain!"

Bear Tribute Ale – Bear Republic Brewing, Healdsburg, CA   Appearance: Chestnut red, clear with low head Aroma: Roasted nuts Taste: Smokey coffee malt with sweet finish Mouth-feel: Smooth, damn smooth   The Deity says: "It makes my liver want to Dance."   Dokta Hops says: "Starbucks, meet booze."   SOD says: "Java!"   Johnny LaBrew says: "Chocko-beer!"

Circus Boy Hefeweizen – Magic Hat Brewing   Appearance: Hazy golden Aroma: None Taste: Peppery start, citrus body, very smooth, mild finish Mouth-feel:   The Deity says: "I'm quandered."   SOD says: "WTF...raspberry."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Not Magic Hat's finest work."   Dokta Hops says: "Dosen't taste like Magic Hat ."

Urthel Quadrium Ale – The Leverth Breweries, Flanders   Appearance: Opaguely orange, rich creamy head Aroma: Malty nose Taste: Rich malty flavour with strong alcohol finish Mouth-feel: Malty, smooth   The Deity says: "I want to shave my knuckles while drinking this beer."   Dokta Hops says: "Low drinkablility."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Don't drink this."   SOD says: "Not to be taken nasally."

Whale’s Tale Pale Ale – Cisco Brewery, Nantucket   Appearance: August sunset, slightly overcast Aroma: Carmel Taste: Carmelly flavour, highly drinkable Mouth-feel: Carmelly and smooth   The Deity says: "Does not resemble a pale ale."   Dokta Hops says: "I'm iffy on it"   Johnny LaBrew says: "It's not kicking my nuts."

Wachusett India Pale Ale – Wachusett Brewing, Mass.   Appearance: Golden, slightly cloudy Aroma: Mild, Hoppy Taste: Smooth, well balanced hoppy flavour Mouth-feel: Smooth, silky   The Deity says: "A fine example of an IPA."   Dokta Hops says: "A true, American IPA".   Johnny LaBrew says: "You can't buy this in Canada? Damn. "   SOD says: "It ranks in my top 10... "

Blithering Idiot Barley Wine Ale – Weyerbacher Brewing   Appearance: Rusty red and cloudy Aroma: ??????? Taste: Strong, wine overtones Mouth-feel: Full, blecht   The Deity says: "Eww."   Dokta Hops says: "I told you that clown was a jackass..."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Aw f__k."   SOD says: "It tastes like frickin' wine! "

Frostbite Ale – Lake Placid Brewing, Lake Placid, NY   Appearance: Copper cloudy red Aroma: Mild hops Taste: Full malt flavour with a hoppy puch Mouth-feel: Rich and smooth   The Deity says: "Looks like I'm going back to Buffalo."   Dokta Hops says: "Tilo very rikey."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Where did the hot tub ceramic man go?"   SOD says: "I'm wet."

EBC Pale Ale – Ellicottville Brewing Co., Ellicottville, NY   Appearance: Clear gold Aroma: Citrus hoppy nose Taste: Smooth citrus with a hop finish Mouth-feel: Crisp   The Deity says: "One of the better American pale ales I've tried."   Dokta Hops says: "Solid American pale!"   Johnny LaBrew says: "Buy me a case for Easter!"

Porter Dark – Southern Tier Brewing, Lakewood, NY   Appearance: Black, small head Aroma: Robust, coffee Taste: Smooth smokey coffee Mouth-feel: Smooth and soothing   The Deity says: "Chocolaty goodness."   Dokta Hops says: "Smooth, dark yet robust - very good."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Stouty."

Ithica Apricot Wheat – Ithica Beer Co., Ithica, NY   Appearance: Light yellow Aroma: Stong, fruity apricot nose Taste: Sweet apricot, smooth Mouth-feel: Light   The Deity says: "I feel like Pippy Longstocking."   Dokta Hops says: "It would go good with cheesecake."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Where's my dress?"   SOD says: "Fruity."

Beast Bitter – Middle Ages Brewing Co., Syracuse, NY   Appearance: Amber cloudy Aroma: Citrus Taste: Malty, hoppy citrus Mouth-feel: Bitter   The Deity says: "The beast released."   Dokta Hops says: "Not bad."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Hmmmm? Bitter citrus?"

Hoptical Illusion IPA – Blue Point Brewing, Long Island, NY   Appearance: Golden skies, partly cloudy Aroma: Sharp hop nose Taste: Citrus, hop, pinapple punch Mouth-feel: Hoppy and smooth   The Deity says: "We have a winner."   Dokta Hops says: "A great NY micro."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Wow, this comes from Long Island?"   SOD says: "#3" + "Me like Titums."

90 Minute IPA – Dogfishhead Brewing, Lewes, DE   Appearance: Clear golden Aroma: Lovely hop nose Taste: Hops with an edge Mouth-feel: Hearty   The Deity says: "One of the more complex IPA's."   Dokta Hops says: "Two stage hop punch..."   Johnny LaBrew says: "The legend is true... thank you!"

Pride of Milford Special Ale – Cooperstown Brewing, Milford, NY   Appearance: Light coppery colour Aroma: Light malt, caramel Taste: Winey apricot Mouth-feel: Bitter   The Deity says: "Not worth the drive to Acton."   Dokta Hops says: It's okay."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Not for me, but go ahead..."

War of 1812 Amber – Sacketts Harbor Brewing   Appearance: Slight golden haze Aroma: Mild aroma Taste: Mild malt flavour Mouth-feel: Blah   The Deity says: "Damn good thing we won the war..."   Dokta Hops says: "No draw, no taste."   Johnny LaBrew says: "Hello...taste?"

JW Dundee’s American Pale Ale – High Falls Brewing, NY   Appearance: Golden clarity Aroma: Light hoppy citrus Taste: Smooth, crisp, clean Mouth-feel: Crisp   The Deity says: "Fneh."   Dokta Hops says: "Not bad."   Johnny LaBrew says: "I was standing in the middle of the road and found this beer."

California Brown Ale – North Coast Brewing, Ft. Bragg, CA   Appearance: Copper cloudy Aroma: Malty nose Taste: Nutty brown carmel Mouth-feel: Smoot   The Deity says: "Screw in jelly bean."   Dokta Hops says: "Another reason I want to go to Calli..."   Johnny LaBrew says: "A walk in the park on a boring day."

St. Arnold Lawnmower Ale – St. Arnold Brewing, Houston, TX   Appearance: Light, piss yellow Aroma: None Taste: Light wheat flavour, no aftertaste Mouth-feel: Boring   The Deity says: "Lawnmower? Try Nomower."   Dokta Hops says: "Very bland."   Johnny LaBrew says: "This is beer? It tastes like nothing."

Black Jacks Black Lager – Great Lakes Brewing, Toronto, ON   Appearance: Dark chocolate Aroma: Slight malt, roasty characters Taste: Smokey soapy blah Mouth-feel: Not worth mentioning   The Deity says: "It's smooth crap."   Dokta Hops says: "Don't buy it."   Johnny LaBrew says: "What is this sh_t ?"

Hocus Pocus Summer Wheat Ale – Magic Hat Brewing, Burlington, VT   Appearance: Banana Yellow Aroma: Slight hoppy citrus nose Taste: citrus, light malt Mouth-feel: Light   The Deity says: "Quaffable."   Dokta Hops says: "Drinkability is medium-high."   Johnny LaBrew says: "It would be great on a dock."

 

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