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 | American Barleywine, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
According Adam Avery, Hog Heaven was the beer that helped put his brewery on the map. Looking at the label one might they they are in for a smoked beer, but don’t be fooled. The nonsensical name is only a front for this barleywine-style ale. In a video Adam...
by Tom Smillie | California, Coffee Beers, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Nectar Ales was founded in 1987 in Northern California helping to pioneer the craft beer moment in America. Since 2003, when Firestone Walker Brewing Company acquired Nectar, the brand has provided three year round beers to their line up. Recently (2009) they added...
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Oskar Blues Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I’ll be honest…I’m having the toughest time figuring out how to pronounce this beer let along what it means. I’m leaning towards it meaning Governor. Anywho, regardless of these factors it is apparent that Oskar Blues mean for this Imperial...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, Beer Reviews, Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
Wow. Olde School is one huge beer. Read the beer facts to the right and you’ll see why. One of the reasons DFH was able to get the abv so high was though the addition of pureed dates and figs during the brewing process. Sam put an old cellar man’s...
by Tom Smillie | BridgePort Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Snifter, Tulip, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers, Wine Glass |
What a glorious beer! Instantly I knew my grade based on two factors. The first being that it poured a light golden color letting me know the malt was only there to act as a sweetener and second, the hops were bursting with a vibrant fruity quality that filled the air...
by Tom Smillie | Belgium, Brouwerij Cantillon, Flute Glass, Gueuze, Snifter, Stange, Tulip |
Hype. That is the first word that came into my mind regarding this beer. I had heard and read about the famous brews Cantillon produces, but considering I was not a fan of lambic beers I put them on the back burner. Well, the day finally came when I sat down to a...