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 Michael Larson | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
A friend just got back from the beer lover’s dream trip. He sat in my office and described his river boat tour through Belgium and I practically teared up. He described beer after beer, reveling in each one, reliving the taste and making me, well, jealous. So, while I...
by Team | English Barley Wine, Maine, Pint Glass, Shipyard Brewing Company, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass |
Michael: Pulgsley has been pretty good to me. Between his more than decent porter and a delightful pumpkin ale, Shipyard’s brewmaster has gained a pretty solid reputation in my book. So when I happened upon this bottle in the quaint town of Galena, Illinois, I...
by David | Orkney Brewery, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Scotland, Snifter, Tulip |
Today, I’m reviewing The Skull Splitter: The Orkney Brewery’s homage to the great—or terrible (depending on who you are)—Thorfinn “Skullsplitter” Hauskaluif—spelled how it sounds (depending on who you are). The beer nearly got pulled from market a couple years ago...
by John | California, Imperial / Double IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I had a $60 gift card to burn up at Dennis Brothers so I asked John (one of the brothers) to point me in the direction of a good hoppy selection. He recommended a number of brews and highlighted this Hoptimum bomber as one of the best. He was right on. I had just...
by Tom Smillie | Denmark, Imperial / Double IPA, Mikkeller Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
It was Christmas Eve when I opened this hop bomb of a beer. The snow was falling, creating a pure white blanket outside my window as afternoon progressed. Being that it was the time for giving I decided to gift myself with a little holiday beer. The decorative paper...
by Mike | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
In the world of beer, there are Belgians and there are Germans. In many ways, I like to think that this dichotomy can be used to characterize much of the beer world. Belgians are most notably understood in contrast to reserved brewing practices of their neighbors to...