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 | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
CBS!!! One of the most sought after beers in 2011 after it was announced that it would be packaged into 750mL bottles. Selling at $18 per bottle at the brewery on October 1st, I’m sure it was a mad house as that is a great price point for such a phenomenal,...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Golden Strong Ale, California, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, The Bruery, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
An interesting collab brew that, according to the DFH website, is suppose to strike a contrast between American “bigger is better” and Japanese tradition. In doing so this beer incorporates Kumquats, a medley of 7 spices called schichimi togarashi, and...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Ohio, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
The Destroyer! This might be the stout to end all stouts? The big, nay, huge brother of BORIS clocks in with a hefty alcohol content and hopping. In fact, this beer is first wort hopped (hops added to mash) and dry hopped (hops added during fermentation) for...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Ohio, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout. Known as “The Crusher,” BORIS has racked up some awards at GABF taking gold in both 2008 and 2011. I’ve been waiting to open up this bottle that has been cellaring in my basement for just over a year....
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goblet, Missouri, Quadrupel, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Take The Sixth Glass add some Bourbon barrels and cherry puree and what do you get? BBQ! As Mark Starr so eloquently put, the name plays tribute to the great culture of KC, Missouri in that Bar-B-Que is a staple. I personally think this beer embodies what a barrel...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
Based off their DPA, year seventeen tasted very close to that of its predecessor. It too was aged on American and French oak chips, brandished the same abv, and seemed to embody a similar malt and hop profile. The only thing that was noticeable different was the...