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 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Founded in March of 2001 De Struise Brouwers (roughly translated “the sturdy brewers”) has become a world renowned brewing operation. What started out as a means to provide visitors of an ostrich farm with good beer, Urbain Coutteau and Philippe Driessens, along with...
by John | American Strong Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Mug, Ohio, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
A+. I wanted you to know right up front what I thought of this beer. If I could give it ++ I would. But I digress. I sampled this brew at a beer festival. I jotted myself a note “got to get this”. That was months ago so when I picked up a four pack I...
by Tom Smillie | Anderson Valley Brewing Company, California, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
For having never tried an Anderson Valley beer, why not start off with a limited edition brew that celebrates the use of hops in a big way. Catching a little blurb on the side of the bottle it became apparent that I was in for a hefty beer. They claim that it “is...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, California, Pint Glass, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Snifter, United States |
In celebration of closing a chapter at one job (10-1-10) and starting a new one the following Monday, I decided my choice of beer should be rather celebratory in nature as well. Insert the third of four beers commemorating Sierra Nevada’s 30 years of brewing. This...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, Duvel Moortgat Brewery, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Upon receiving my email for recently arrived beer from my local Binny’s I made it a point to stop in for this brew. It seems the “triple hops brewed” marketing worked to a certain degree (unfortunately for Miller it had the opposite effect…suckas). As you can see in...
by Tom Smillie | Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
The Bavarian Lodge had a Dogfish Head invasion night a number of weeks ago and I was fortunate enough to try Bitches Brew on draft. Although, I arrived too late to try the 90 minute through the Randall (see pic) the experience was unforgettable nonetheless. “Brewed in...