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 | Ale Asylum, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wisconsin |
What drew me to this beer was the label. It reminded me of that beast Balrog in Lord of the Rings giving me the impression that this beer might be pretty menacing. Come to find out the only thing that was beastly about this beer was the abv clocking in at 9.5%. The...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, De Halve Maan, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I am a Bruges fool. Almost three years ago, in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, I stumbled across De Halve Maan, Bruges’ only brewery. So after stuffing my face with the best French fries I had ever tasted, my wife and I wandered down the street to wash it all down...
by Tom Smillie | Illinois, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States, Wine Glass |
Once again it is a hot and humid day here in the Chicagoland area. Wanting to enjoy my Sunday afternoon I found myself yet again hunkered down in my cool basement for a bit of relief from the heat. Upon dozing off to some old episodes of The Office, I figured it was...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
A friend just got back from the beer lover’s dream trip. He sat in my office and described his river boat tour through Belgium and I practically teared up. He described beer after beer, reveling in each one, reliving the taste and making me, well, jealous. So, while I...
by David | Orkney Brewery, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Scotland, Snifter, Tulip |
Today, I’m reviewing The Skull Splitter: The Orkney Brewery’s homage to the great—or terrible (depending on who you are)—Thorfinn “Skullsplitter” Hauskaluif—spelled how it sounds (depending on who you are). The beer nearly got pulled from market a couple years ago...
by John | California, Imperial / Double IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I had a $60 gift card to burn up at Dennis Brothers so I asked John (one of the brothers) to point me in the direction of a good hoppy selection. He recommended a number of brews and highlighted this Hoptimum bomber as one of the best. He was right on. I had just...