Snifter Beer Reviews
Sometimes beer just needs to be swirled. The snifter, famous as the glass for cognac and brandy, is all about focusing the power of stronger ales. The tapered lip concentrates aroma, and makes it easy to agitate the liquid without spilling.
by Tom Smillie | Ale Asylum, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, United States, Wisconsin |
Moving away from from their quad which left me wanting I cracked open their Tripel a few days later. Again, a stellar label design with bright colors and the image of a Phoenix boosted my initial expectations for this beer. Giving some time for the beer to warm a...
by Michael Larson | American Barleywine, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
I was first pleased to meet Pilgrim’s Dole at a cheese market located in the heart of a Chicago suburb. It made an impression on me and was pleased to find a bottle through the random use of a Groupon…I digress. In color, its practically a chameleon. Under the...
by Michael Larson | Belgium, Brouwerij Van Steenberge, Flanders Oud Bruin, Flute Glass, Snifter, Tulip |
One of my favorite pizza places in the world is in Door County, Wisconsin. An unlikely place, yes, but there it is, after three visits it continues to impress. This sour ale was in their beer list and each time I went, I eyed it with interest but felt like it was...
by John | American Strong Ale, Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
If I was to name this beer I’d call it “Deceptive”. I was surprised by this beer. Tricked! Deceived! I’ve never had a “hoppy porter” or a porterish IPA. I picked up two bottles of Batch 10,000 thinking one for “now” and...
by John | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
On 5/15/11 I read the date on the bottle “02/19//10”. Over one year this wonderful stout sat in the darkness of the cellar and grew–matured. My first impression–heavy mellow. Everything is heavy and mellow after 15 months. This is another...
by Michael Larson | Allagash Brewing Company, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Maine, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
I’ve saved this treat for just such a special occasion. The last evening of a great weekend ‘up north,’ I was happy to share with family. It poured into a tulip glass wonderfully, a solid beige head formed at about an inch, looking like a liquid bed...