Tulip Beer Reviews
The tulip glass is a glass that’s shaped like a tulip. But seriously: the tulip is one of the most aesthetic beer vessels on the shelf. It focuses the eye and the nose, capturing flavor and aroma while also maintaining a big foamy head.
by Tom Smillie | Belgium, De Proef Brewery, Flanders Red Ale, Flute Glass, Snifter, Terrapin Beer Company, Tulip |
After a long week Sunday afternoon is a great time for kicking back and watching football, reading, or a nap. For me it is a time to catch up on my beer reviews. In the mood for a Belgian beer I reached for the collaboration brew by Terrapin Brewing Co and De Proef...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Belgian IPA, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Goblet, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tripel, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Well, this is the first Captain Lawrence brew I’ve ever had and let me tell you I was pretty stoked. After hearing about the quality of this brewery I was eager to give them a try. I’m going to let you read up on the history of the brewery and dive right into this...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Two words — GREAT BEER. Wow. As I look back on this a story emerges. First, I love Southern Tier. Just about anything they brew I like. Second I’m a six pack guy more than a four pack. For a couple reasons. If it is a bad beer I’d rather go cheaper...
by Tom Smillie | Avery Brewing Company, Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Upon my return from NOLA, the Sunday before Labor Day, I cracked open a double IPA in order to quench my craving for a hoppy beer. What I dove into was more than just hoppy, but rather a pummeling of my taste buds by that little green flower. Avery produces a couple...
by Tom Smillie | Illinois, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Three Floyds Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Three Floyds knows how to make great hoppy beers, but I have come to realize that their niche or specialty is found in their IPAs. While most craft beer drinkers love a good IPA from time-to-time, we all have our preference as to what makes an IPA enjoyable to us. I...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
“Unearthly” is a great IPA. It was another hit that I discovered at a local beer festival. I wrote down “get this one” and two months later sipped the 22 ozer helping all alone. It poured a tan, sudsy head that disappeared quickly. This amber...