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Southern Tier 2XIPA As the name suggests this is a double IPA (8.2%). Bright citrus hops. pine and tropical fruit are easily identified in the nose. The taste starts off sweet but some bitterness quickly sets in. Citrus, pine, and grapefruit then dominate with a touch of lemon. The beer is full bodied and ends with a sweetness that lingers. Overall it is nicely balanced but even more hops would have make this solid brew into a great one. Overall rating:- good |
Stone-Dogfish-Victory Saison du Buff The nose is bright with loads of citric, floral and fruity notes along with the Saison yeast's slightly pungent and spicy character. First sip has some malt sweetness that quickly gives way to layers of fruit, floral, citrus, and herb notes. By mid-sip a light lemon bitterness sets in as more hops come out. Finish is nicely dry leaving floral hop bitterness and light spice. No funk at all means one great American saison! Overall Rating - Outstanding! |
Odell's Woodcut #4 The latest entry in the Woodcut series is an oak aged double marzen that boasts a well hidden 11% ABV. The nose is malty with notes of caramel and bread. Taste brings darks fruits, almonds, whiskey and oak with sweet malt and vanilla in the back round. The warming finish has caramel, light pineapple, golden raisins, coconut, vanilla and more oak. Overall this is a well balanced, highly complex, amazingly smooth(for 11%) and drinkable big beer. Overall rating - Excellent! |