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 | England, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Samuel Smith's Brewery, Snifter |
Continuing with my fascination with Samuel Smith brewery I picked up a bottle of their Imperial Stout of which I’ve only heard great things. With high expectations I cracked open the gold leafed top and slowly eased the contents into my glass. It was black as can be...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Dolle Brouwers, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I don’t really know how to review this beer. After doing a quick wiki search and then consulting the brewer’s website I’m not sure what to include. Here’s what I’ll do! You visit the website and check it out for yourself. You will find all the information on the odd...
by Team | Minnesota, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Snifter, Summit Brewing Company, Tulip, United States |
Tom: One weekend in the Summer I purchased at sample pack of Summit beers which included their Pils, Belgian Wit, Hefe, and Pale. This was my first experience with this brewery and I was not left wanting. The beers were solid and close to style. I had their Horizon...
by Team | Beer Reviews, Belgium, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Westmalle Trappist |
Matt: Mine poured a hazy, golden color, as much foam as you want – plenty of dense head. Highly carbonated-but not overly so. Smells like dried fruit- maybe apricot, slight caramelized sugar smell but definitely fruity- slight apple note. Exceptional mouthfeel-...
by Team | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Chimay (Trappist), Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Michael: Late this evening, I padded down to the fridge and prepared to sip the much-anticipated Chimay “Blue.” Accompanying the sampler pack I had recently purchased was a brief, but informative and meaningful booklet, describing the true beauty behind the beer. As...
by Matt | Belgian Pale Ale, New Glarus Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wisconsin |
Pours a semi-transparent gold color, slightly hazy with tons of bubbles on the inside of my glass. Very crisp, dry, highly carbonated light, fruity beer. Elegant and drinkable, (as the label says), I’m going to let this one warm up a bit. Still pretty cold but...