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 | Bavik Brewery, Belgium, Flanders Oud Bruin, Flute Glass, Snifter, Tulip |
Finally! After trying this beer on tap at the Bavarian Lodge I have found it in bottle form. Old Brown is very different than the Aged Pale I reviewed months ago. Where that was straight up sour to the point of puckering, this beer is mellowed and very enjoyable. I’ve...
by Team | Dark Horse Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Michigan, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Michael: With a seemingly possessed tree staring at me from the label, I anticipated something devious from this beer. But rather than confronting Treebeard’s archenemy, it felt like my tastebuds had wandered into a grapefruit grove. The bursts of citrus were both...
by Team | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Michael: With great anticipation, I cracked open one of Goose Island’s most renowned brews. The classic black label had called to me from the liquor store shelf many times, but until today, I hadn’t the pleasure. I popped the top (unscrewing it seemed innapropriate...
by Tom Smillie | Imperial / Double IPA, Norway, Nøgne Ø Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
What do you get when you combine Kuetil Jikrun of Nogne O brewery and Toshi Ishii of Yo-Ho brewery? A Dobbel IPA that kicks ass! I found this beauty amongst the aisles in the singles section of the liquor store and it is buying off big dividends. The back of the label...
by Team | Grand Teton Brewing Company, Idaho, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
Black Cauldron is a seasonal Imperial Stout brewed and bottled by Grand Teton Brewing Company in Victor, Idaho, with an ABV of 8.0%. The following is our team review: Michael: “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” Shakespeare’s images of...
by Tom Smillie | Harviestoun Brewery Ltd., Old Ale, Pint Glass, Scotland, Snifter, Wine Glass |
What I stumbled upon two weeks ago lead me to make an impulse buy. Apparently, Harviestoun takes their Old Engine Oil and ages it in re-used whiskey casks. There were numbers (12, 16, and 30) attached to the bottles and naturally the prices went up as you went higher....