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 Taylor Birkey | Imperial / Double IPA, Indiana, Snifter, Three Floyds Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Buying this beer was confirmation that I have fully committed myself to IPAs. Not so long ago, they were the style I avoided most: the bitter hop taste really made me cringe. But now, as I’m sipping an IPA made by Three Floyds, I know that it’s for real....
by Nate | Belgium, Flanders Red Ale, Flute Glass, Rodenbach Brewery, Snifter, Tulip |
This beer is interesting and good. That was nice to find out as I was hoping for something with those two adjectives as I visited the store on Christmas Eve. I couldn’t just settle for a typical pale ale or something like that for such an occasion. After all, I was...
by Team | Belgium, Flanders Red Ale, Flute Glass, Snifter, Tulip, Verhaeghe Brewery |
John: The first time I sipped a sour I thought there was something wrong with the beer! The aroma was like nothing I’d ever had and the taste was, well, sour! Living in Minnesota I’ve discovered that sours aren’t all that welcome where Swedes and...
by Britton Smith | Flanders Oud Bruin, Flute Glass, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Vermont |
I’m all for being different but if you aren’t careful, you cross into just being weird. That is what happened with this 2009 winter seasonal from Magic Hat in their “Odd Notion” series. Magic Hat says, “Odd Notions give our brewers regular opportunities to set their...
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, Doppelbock, Dubbel, Goblet, Mug, New York, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Shmaltz Brewing Company, Snifter, United States |
After recovering from 13th Anniversary Jewbelation ale I wanted to give Shmaltz Brewing Company another shot. I’m a sucker for “limited release” beers and I just happened to find one by them. In keeping with the fact that just about all Bocks end in “tor” this beer is...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States, Wine Glass |
In my neck of the suburbs there is a prairie path that stretches for miles connecting multiple towns and giving eager runners, walkers, and bikers a place to get the iron out. Illinois was once host to a vast prairie of tall grasses and wild plants. In celebration of...