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 | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goblet, Missouri, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
“In the sixth glass sits the Devil himself; he is a little well-dressed man, most charming and pleasant. He understands you and agrees with everything you say. He even brings a lamp to light your way–not to your home, but to his. There is an old legend...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Wow! I have not had such a good reaction to a beer for some time. This beer is legit! Boulevard takes a classic older style and puts a little new age flare to it…and in a good way. Named in honor of fermentation vessel #7 which apparently produces a medley...
by Tom Smillie | American Strong Ale, Beer Reviews, Belgian Golden Strong Ale, California, Mug, North Coast Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
A Grand Cru to end all. This beer is huge across the board. The ABV is pushing 13%, Agave Nectar is incorporated into the brew, and it is aged in Bourbon barrels to maturation. Or should I say perfection? I sincerely thought I was in for a dark maroon colored ale...
by John | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, Nebraska, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
My favorite beer man is high on this newly arrived Nebraska beer. Lucky Bucket may have been around for a while but it is new to Walt’s Wine and Spirits in Oakdale, Mn. This is my first Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Technically Belgian strong dark ales are similar to...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Colorado, Goblet, Great Divide Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Wow! This beer holds up to just about any Quad on the market today. Packed with wonderful flavor and boasting a hefty 11% abv it is no wonder they release it January-March (we need something to keep us warm). Allow me to explain why this beer should be one of your...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgium, Brouwerij Boon, Flute Glass, Gueuze, Snifter, Stange, Tulip |
Reflecting over the last few months my taste for Lambic beers has taken off. Boon’s traditional Geuze finds my palate after sampling their Mariage Parfait (a vintage blend) and some of my favorite gueuze beers from Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, and Girardin....