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 | California, Flanders Red Ale, Flute Glass, Port Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States |
One of the best representations for a Flemish sour I’ve had! Vibrant, tart, crisp, and refreshing. Poured out of a small 12.7 oz corked and caged bottle this brew erupted with beads of bubbles pushing their way to the top of a reddish-brown elixir. The use of...
by Team | California, English Barley Wine, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States, Wine Glass |
Michael: As I’ve said before, supply and demand in the beer world has a significant impact on expectations. Several weeks ago, I hadn’t even heard of this beer, until up popped a news story about it, a soon-to-come release of a never-before-released beer,...
by Michael Larson | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Massachusetts, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Snifter, Tulip, United States |
Its not often that I’m sipping a brew before noon. Even a breakfast stout feels a little weird if I can still pick up my phone and greet ‘good morning.’ But on this oh-so-special occasion, I have decided to imbibe a bit before the minute and hour hands meet at the 12....
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Dry Dock Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I received this beer in a trade with my friend Billy out in Colorado and I have a feeling I’ll be asking for more. This beer was knockout good. My initial impressions were sweet caramel and citrus on the nose with a mild up front and abrasivly in back taste. ...
by Team | Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
John: I tend to anticipate high quality from Founders so when I picked up this imperial stout my expectations were high. I wasn’t disappointed. It appeared as a deep, rich brown/black making a statement from the beginning. The head was creamy light brown but...
by Taylor Birkey | Harviestoun Brewery Ltd., Old Ale, Pint Glass, Scotland, Snifter, Wine Glass |
Typically I would be cellaring a beer like Harviestoun’s Ola Dubh (Black Oil) Special Reserve 40. It is an epic brew: based on Harviestoun’s famous Old Engine Oil, Ola Dubh 40 is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park Distillery. It...