From Bottles to Growlers- beer reviews by SANDY FELD, certified taster
| Redhook Winterhook A touch of vanilla lurks in the piney hop background of this darkly red brew. A toasted spiciness tends to dominate throughout. An energetic hop nose is followed by woody notes in the aftertaste. The finish provides some light chocolate notes. An acceptable brew. Overall Rating - fair |
| Samichlaus Bier This brew is noteworthy for more than it's high alcohol content - 14%. It is, simply put, a strong sweet, malty, dark lager that is reminiscent of fine brandy or port. There is a complexity of tastes throughout with a smooth cherry and oak backbone. Samichlaus is only brewed once a year on December 6 in Eggenberg, Austria and aged 10 months before bottling. Overall Rating -excellent |
Having sampled well over 2,750 different beers in my
capacity as a fully certified taster I can promise
honest, thoughtful, and careful evaluations. However,
remember that these reviews are totally subjective.
Consider this column an informative resource only.
The bottom line is to trust your own judgment and
keep drinking!
Sandy
capacity as a fully certified taster I can promise
honest, thoughtful, and careful evaluations. However,
remember that these reviews are totally subjective.
Consider this column an informative resource only.
The bottom line is to trust your own judgment and
keep drinking!
Sandy
Beers Reviewed
| Duvel Belgian Golden Ale First sip brings a spicy yeastiness with a lemon backdrop. The ever present white head carries a hop bitterness in mid-sip and nut and apple notes appear in the finish. A tad too malty sweet for some but still a highly regarded brew. Overall rating - good |
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