| Rating System (from best to worst) Excellent, Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Poor. Undrinkable "+" or "-" indicate half way to next level |
From Bottles to Growlers- beer reviews by SANDY FELD, certified taster
| DuClaw Dirty Little Freak This is listed as a Brown Ale (5.8% ABV) but they just as easily have this a beer Mounds candy bar or Samoa Girl Scout cookie. Nose brings roasty malts and sweet, flavored coffee. From first sip on it's coconuts all the way with chocolate and caramel shouting from the background. A bit gimmicky but still a fun drink. Tough one to rate but remember I like coconut. Overall rating:- Good |
| Terrapin Recreational Ale Terrapin joins the session beer bandwagon with this 4.7% ABV American Pale Ale. Aroma is quite nice featuring citric and piney notes with light tropical fruit. The beer itself is moderately bitter with all the characteristics of a session IPA. The body is light however it is flavorful. Expect pine, grass, toasted white bread with a light dab of lime and a solid background of citrus zest bitterness. It finishes dry and crisp. One of the better offerings from this brewery. Overall Rating - Good+ |
Having sampled nearly 4,000 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
| Stone Saison Stone's version of a farmhouse ale comes in at 6% ABV. It opens with smells of musty yeast, spice, citrus fruit, and bread. Flavors are of grass, lemon, clove, lavender, light pepper,and hints of Belgium funk. More cloves spring up to dominate the crisp,mildly bitter finish.A decent offering but more might have been expected from Stone. Overall Rating: Above Average |
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