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 John | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
“Unearthly” is a great IPA. It was another hit that I discovered at a local beer festival. I wrote down “get this one” and two months later sipped the 22 ozer helping all alone. It poured a tan, sudsy head that disappeared quickly. This amber...
by Tom Smillie | Goblet, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Snifter, Tripel, United States |
After a productive evening being a worker bee around the house I decided it was time to unwind and enjoy the cool breeze, my hammock, and a beer. Searching the newly arrive shelf I located a new release by New Holland that fell in their high gravity series. The label...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, American Strong Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
A thunderstorm rolled in just as I prepared to open my bottle of Nemesis purchased two hours earlier. So, before setting up for the picture I ran upstairs and got my head light in case the power went out or I needed to run outside to reposition a downspout. After...
by Tom Smillie | BrewDog Ltd., Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Scotland, Snifter |
My first venture into the world of BrewDog starts out with their interpretation of a Russian imperial stout. I found this bomber at the bottom of a shelf tucked behind a couple other singles. While I’d love to have reviewed a fresh bottle, I must report that my bottle...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Widmer Brothers Brewery, Wine Glass |
Deadlift was another hit at the St. Paul Beerfest. I quickly noted to pick up a couple of these for the frig and a review. So here goes. If the words “smooth”, “thick”, “complex” and “berryish” appeal to you for a IPA...
by Michael Larson | Great Lakes Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Ohio, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I’m back. While I’ve had several beers in the last three weeks since the birth of my beautiful baby girl, I haven’t had a spare minute to sit in front of the blank canvas of my computer screen and thoughtfully jot my impressions of a fine brewery creation....