Monthly Archives: May 2009

Sherwood Forest Maiden’s Blueberry Ale

My entire living room smells of sweet blueberries! Yummo. It even caught my wife’s attention sitting on the other end of the couch. The aroma is very strong. Before I continue, let’s recap other blueberry beers I have recently reviewed: … Continue reading

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Insanely Bad Elf

Following my review of the Holy Grail Ale, I had to run to the fridge to grab something tasty. Insanely Bad Elf is what I snagged. At 11.2% ABV, I’m going to guess that my wish for a beer with … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: English Strong Ale | 1 Comment

Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale

Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale doesn’t have much going on. This review is going to be shorter than one of these. Color: Light golden brown. Actually more brownish golden. Aroma: Nothin. Taste: Caramely malt….and water. Feel: High carbonation. I will … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: English Pale Ale | 1 Comment

Redhook Slim Chance

Slim Chance is a low-calorie light beer offering from Redhook Brewery in New Hampshire. I’m going to have to take a different approach to reviewing this beer, as the target market for this beer is MUCH different from the beers … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: American Blonde | 3 Comments

Berkshire Maibock Lager

Once in a while something cool happens at work…usually it’s non-work-related. Today was one of those days. A buddy that I recently met in graduate school (and who coincidentally works at my company) went out of his way to hook … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Bock | 3 Comments

Dundee Porter

I’m waiting for the Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 to start. 10 minutes to game time! Go B’s! This beer has been sitting in my fridge since February! I’ve been neglecting it for other newer beers. Shame on … Continue reading

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Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

The huge fluffy head on this Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale is slowly dissipating. Delicious-looking lace covers the upper quarter of my glass. The smell is a little spicy, with hops coming through. I can’t wait to dive into it. … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: American Brown Ale | 2 Comments

Holy Sheet Uber Abbey Ale

Holy Sheet Uber Abbey Ale is a dark auburn / mahogany color. It has very little head and no lacing. The aroma comes pouring out of the bottle before the liquid has even made it into my glass. As I … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 4 Comments

Victory Prima Pils

The wife is at yoga….I haven’t been to the gym in 3 weeks. You know what that means right? Must drink more beer…it distracts me from the fact that I’m out of shape! Victory Prima Pils found it’s way into … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: German Pilsener | 1 Comment

Samuel Adams Triple Bock

Samuel Adams Triple Bock is the beer-creature from the black lagoon. Upon initial pour, I was sure that the bottle had a bad cork. No carbonation what so ever. Looks like a flat cola. Smells like soy sauce and old … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: American Strong Ale, Style: Bock | 3 Comments