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 | Colorado, Left Hand Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
Well, life sure has a way of sneaking up on you. I did not realize that it has been close to two weeks since my last review. I am attempting to take control of the financial aspect of my life which has found me enrolled in a class offered through my church. The down...
by John | American Strong Ale, Imperial Beers, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, Snifter, United States |
I loved my first Dead Guy Ale so when I saw the “Double” I thought I’d better grab this one. I’m not sure what “double” does but this is a fine beer. I think it has something to do with it being categorized as a “Strong...
by Britton Smith | Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Old Ale, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass |
I recently got a new snifter so of course I needed a good beer to try it out. I’d heard good things about Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale so I decided to give it a try. I’m not always a huge fan of Barley Wine but finally having a snifter to pour it in made me want to have...
by Taylor Birkey | Belgian Pale Ale, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Goose Island Demolition is a wonderful brew from the famed Chicago craft brewery that I found to be quite satisfying. A buddy of mine shared this one with me over a meal of my signature curry chicken, and it hit the spot. First a little background from the brewmaster:...
by Taylor Birkey | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I saw Southern Tier’s Hoppe (pronounced as simply ‘hop’) in the refrigerator at my local Binny’s a while back and kept my eye on it. Every time I saw it again, I would think, “I need to try that sometime.” But I never pulled the...
by Team | New York, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, United States |
John: Southern Tier Imperial Choklat Stout! Talk about chocolate. Wow! Talk about stout. Wow. The byline for this brew is “The ancients called it ‘food for the gods’. I’m thinking this stuff has got to be in heaven! This is the darkest beer...