The Beer Thread

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Couple reviews:

Boddington's Pub Ale (nitro capped)



Opened the can and froth overflowed, can wasn't shaken up at all. Unbelievably milky shining-white head. The lacing extends down the sides of the beer, obscuring most of the body. A clear, dark orange-amber color. Smell is dominated by buttered biscuit with the hops and caramel in the background.

Taste is subdued citrus hops with the biscuit in the back. Mouthfeel is watery, which actually works nicely with this brew. Carbonation is ridiculously low, typical Redcoat tea if I do say so myself. Aftertaste is low-strength citrus hops only, which is actually decent.

Would be liable to get this beer again if it wasn't so damn flat. I know that's the way they make their beer across the pond and that there are people that actually love this style...but it just seems like it was left open in the fridge for a couple days. Not my thing.

D+ (69)

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale



Extremely dark brown and a frothy tan head. Smells like roasted coffee, chocolate and caramel; that's all I'm really getting from the aroma. I feel a little hop bite in my nose but it's probably a booger.

The body is pretty thick and chewy...the darn thing tastes like one hell of a stout with a hefty amount of hops added in. Carbonation seems a little higher than average, it almost takes away from the strength of the body here. Chocolate, caramel and coffee again; the hops are fierce but are challenged by the strength of the malt. I notice a little warmth way down in my belly after drinking one of these beers. Could just be gas. This beer is one of those that you can easily choose what part of it to taste with each sip.

No surprise here, another fantastic concoction from Dogfish Head. This is an enjoyable brew, even now in the summer time. It's refreshing, while at the same time it's able to be one of those slow-sippers. Solid stuff.

B+ (89)

[Skinz4Life12]

so you going to the brew fest or what?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

No I had to fire somebody at the job yesterday and have to train a new kid this weekend. If I'm lucky work will smooth out and I can run over there. If I miss it I'm planning on getting a shopping basket at a craft beer store and just clothes-lining entire beer shelves in to it to make myself feel better.

[Skinz4Life12]

damn, what did they do to get fired?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Caught on the camera sifting through our female employees' purses. Lucky it was just a firing and not a beatdown from some of the girls.

[Skinz4Life12]

are the girls strippers? just kidding

[Sebowski]

No love for Boddingtons? Love that beer after a meal. Or right before even. So smooth and delicious. I tend to love everything on nitro. Love those and love cask beers.

[GoSkins561]

6.99 a sixer for Flying Dog Raging ***** at the place I mentioned a few pages ago.

I really liked the Victory Hop Wallop so I picked up a 6er of the Hop Devil for 8.50.

This place has killer deals.

[Skinsfan1311]

6.99 a sixer for Flying Dog Raging ***** at the place I mentioned a few pages ago.

I really liked the Victory Hop Wallop so I picked up a 6er of the Hop Devil for 8.50.

This place has killer deals.

I'll have to try the Hop Wallop.

I have a keg of Hop Devil in the kegerator, and am currently enjoying a pint as I type this.

It is one of my favorite brews and one of the staples in the kegerator.

Please post your opinion of the Hop Devil.

Thanks!

[GoSkins561]

I'll have to try the Hop Wallop.

I have a keg of Hop Devil in the kegerator, and am currently enjoying a pint as I type this.

It is one of my favorite brews and one of the staples in the kegerator.

Please post your opinion of the Hop Devil.

Thanks!

It's dynomite, very similar to the Hop Wallop with it's sweetness and nice clean finish. I would reccomend trying the Hop Wallop once, but if the Hop Devil is a great every day beer that is very smooth.

Victory is 2 for 2 from me so far, I'm looking forward to trying their stout in the fall.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

No love for Boddingtons? Love that beer after a meal. Or right before even. So smooth and delicious. I tend to love everything on nitro. Love those and love cask beers.

Ultimately my ratings are skewed because I have a distaste for "flat" and watery beers like draughts and English bitters. Along with fruit beers and lagers, I should review them on a different scale or something, if even at all.

It's dynomite, very similar to the Hop Wallop with it's sweetness and nice clean finish. I would reccomend trying the Hop Wallop once, but if the Hop Devil is a great every day beer that is very smooth.

Victory is 2 for 2 from me so far, I'm looking forward to trying their stout in the fall.

I found both the Hop Wallop and Hop Devil...If I remember correctly each are $15 a six pack. I think I'll look for a store that has single bottles. I am certainly interested though.
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And a short review on a brew I kept around 'til it was bottled for a year...there is a slight difference to a freshly-bottled version of this stuff.

Dogfish Head Midas Touch (1 year old bottle)

Medium orange with mild cloudiness. Aroma up front with citrus, dark fruit and honey (like it says on the bottle). Taste is absolutely fantastic. Thick honey with grapes, oranges and bananas. A tingly spice and warmth of alcohol finishes it off real strong. Mouthfeel is medium-thick and coating. Thin aftertaste of honey coats the mouth. Throat and stomach are nice and warm. Honestly, this is a taste that would be appropriate all year 'round. This beer is great as it is, but aging it to a year old made it better. Will be putting a four pack of this in the cellar.

A (96)

[Skinsfan1311]

I found both the Hop Wallop and Hop Devil...If I remember correctly each are $15 a six pack.

Damn!

[GoSkins561]

Hop Wallop is 10.99
Hop Devil is 9.99
Dog Fish Head 90 minute IPA 7.99
Flying Dog - 6.99
Heavy Seas 8.50

They also have mix and match 6 packs with a 10 percent discount.


Double, you should make a trip and stock up with several cases. They might even give case discounts.

[dfitzo53]

Just curious what did you pay for the Ruiniation?

I found this place in Hagerstown that sells these beers for dirt cheapn 9.99 a 6er. I picked up a 6er of smuttynose ipa for 6.99 and a 6 er of Lancaster Hop Hog for 7.99. They have ridiculous prices on beer with a very good selection.

What's the place? I might be passing through in the next couple weeks.

[GoSkins561]

What's the place? I might be passing through in the next couple weeks.

Long Meadow Wines & Liquors
www.longmeadowwine.com
1515 Potomac Aveune
Hagerstown, MD 21742

It's about 10 minutes off 70.