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.
Sprecher Barley Wine Ale 2007
Vintage 2007: More known for their sodas (which are phenomenal by the way), Sprecher also produces a wide variety of beers. This beer falls in their limited edition production. They started brewing this Barleywine in 2005 and I found myself a 2007 bottle in the...
Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel
A few months ago I did some house and cat sitting for friends who vacationed to Europe. My payment came in the form of beer bought in Belgium and I could not have been happier. One of the brews purchased was this beauty from d’Achouffe brewery. It is a hoppy...
Great Divide 16th Anniversary Wood Aged Double IPA
I kept this bomber in my fridge for a year in order to see how it would age. Would the hops fade? Will the abv turn it into more of a barleywine? What about the oak aspect? These were all questions I asked myself throughout the year as I waited 365+ days to enjoy...
Founders Old Curmudgeon Ale
Curmedgeon. A bad-tempered, crusty, difficult, stubborn, (generally) old person. The label depicts what looks to me like an old John Calvin (college located nearby brewery). Perhaps Founders is suggesting that scholars should step away from the books every once and...