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 | American IPA, Beer Reviews, California, Imperial / Double IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA), Mug, Pint Glass, Port Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Had this beast of a beer last year at the Bavarian Lodge and loved it. I’ll tell you right now, this thing might as well be a double/imperial IPA even thought Port calls it a Strong APA. The ABV is definitely up there and it is hoppy as all get out. Released...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Imperial Beers, India Pale Ale (IPA), Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Fresh (2010): $22.99 for a 4 pack, but I would argue that Devil Dancer is worth it. You can enjoy one, age one, sell one, and share one. I was on my screen porch when I cracked the bottle open and poured. Even with a mild breeze outside all I could smell was a...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Goblet, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
A new variation of their Mad Hatter IPA since last time I sampled a flight of them in 2010. This one incorporates an interesting Belgian yeast strain to the mix which pairs rather well with the hop profile. Do not be fooled by the old “American Gothic”...
by Taylor Birkey | American Brown Ale, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Last night I pulled a bottle out of the cellar … one that I have been looking forward to for some time: Jolly Pumpkin’s Maracaibo Especial (Blend 5, November 2010). This bottle was gifted to me a while back and I was really anticipating it. Maracaibo...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgium, Brasserie d'Achouffe, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Tulip, Wine Glass |
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...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
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...