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.
Bruery & Dogfish Head Faster, Bigger, Better, Bolder
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...
Hoppin’ Frog D.O.R.I.S.
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...
Hoppin’ Frog B.O.R.I.S.
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....
Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ)
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...