A barley wine with deep amber color, the brandy of ales. This beer has vintage character and will mature in the bottle at cellar temperature for years.
The ABV is 10.2 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Old Ale/ American Barley Wine
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tumbler, Snifter or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a copper color with a tan head. Some lacing.
Aroma - Malty, caramel, toffee and just a hint of dark fruit.
Taste - Hoppy, toffee, some brown sugar and chocolate.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, medium body.
Drinkable - A good Old Ale or American Barleywine, I think its closer to an American Barleywine than an Old Ale. It has a harsh hoppy after taste that lingers.
This beer pairs well with cheese and desserts.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating =100
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Bell's - Cherry Stout
This unique ale begins its life as a powerful and richly sweet stout to which Michigan tart cherries are added. The resulting black brew is complex, sweet and tart with a distinct cherry finish. It will improve with cellaring. Available September - May.
The ABV is 7.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Fruit Stout
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tumbler, Mug or Stein
Delivery - 12oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a dark ruby/brown color with a reddish head that disappeared, Little lacing.
Aroma - Fruity, malty some hops.
Taste - Wow, a tart cherry taste upfront rounded off by a nice maltiness. Nice finish.
Mouth Feel - Light carbonation and medium body. Very smooth.
Drinkable - Not sure what to expect, I been wanting to try this for some time. This is a great mix of flavors. You need to try this out. Will cellar one a year or so.
This beer pairs well with cheese, chocolate and try it with a salad.
This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =92
The ABV is 7.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Fruit Stout
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tumbler, Mug or Stein
Delivery - 12oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a dark ruby/brown color with a reddish head that disappeared, Little lacing.
Aroma - Fruity, malty some hops.
Taste - Wow, a tart cherry taste upfront rounded off by a nice maltiness. Nice finish.
Mouth Feel - Light carbonation and medium body. Very smooth.
Drinkable - Not sure what to expect, I been wanting to try this for some time. This is a great mix of flavors. You need to try this out. Will cellar one a year or so.
This beer pairs well with cheese, chocolate and try it with a salad.
This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating =92
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Bell's - Consecrator Doppelbock
Consecrator is a traditional doppelbock-style fermented with a Bohemian lager yeast. Reddish brown in color, with a mild hop profile, Consecrator is a well balanced, full bodied beer with hints of caramel and molasses in its smooth, malty finish. Brewed for a Fat Tuesday release.
The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Doppelbock
Glass to use- Pint glass or Mug
Delivery 12oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a copper color with a cream head that vanishes. Some lacing.
Aroma - Not much going on, I do get a hint of molasses.
Taste - Raisins and some other fruitiness, malty and caramel.
Mouth Feel - Crisp and good carbonation.
Drinkable - Just like other dark bocks not as good as Sam Adams Imperial Doppelbock.
This beer pairs well with cheese and German food.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating = 94
The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Doppelbock
Glass to use- Pint glass or Mug
Delivery 12oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a copper color with a cream head that vanishes. Some lacing.
Aroma - Not much going on, I do get a hint of molasses.
Taste - Raisins and some other fruitiness, malty and caramel.
Mouth Feel - Crisp and good carbonation.
Drinkable - Just like other dark bocks not as good as Sam Adams Imperial Doppelbock.
This beer pairs well with cheese and German food.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B
Ratebeer Rating = 94
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