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 | Denmark, Imperial / Double IPA, Mikkeller Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
It was Christmas Eve when I opened this hop bomb of a beer. The snow was falling, creating a pure white blanket outside my window as afternoon progressed. Being that it was the time for giving I decided to gift myself with a little holiday beer. The decorative paper...
by Mike | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
In the world of beer, there are Belgians and there are Germans. In many ways, I like to think that this dichotomy can be used to characterize much of the beer world. Belgians are most notably understood in contrast to reserved brewing practices of their neighbors to...
by Noel | Indiana, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Three Floyds Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Maybe it’s just me, but I would never have figured Three Floyds to pin one of their twelve seasonal hats on a Saison. It’s not a very prominent (or popular) style here in the states…and it just doesn’t scream “strange“ or “extreme“. But hey; maybe it’s for that very...
by Team | BrewDog Ltd., Imperial / Double IPA, Scotland, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Taylor: BrewDog is a Scottish craft brewery that makes some crazy concoctions. They are notable for their awesome, antics-ridden videos, their deep hatred of commercial beer, and their Sink the Bismarck IPA, which is the highest ABV beer in the world, at 40%. They...
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Odell Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Sent to me in a beer mail package (thanks Billy) I eagerly waited for the beer to settle down a little before opening. I’ve always enjoyed Odell’s bottle designs and this one was no exception. Then I read the short bio on the label and realized that even...
by Tom Smillie | California, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Holy Cow!! What a brew! My first sample of Firestone Walker has set the bar high. This IPA was right up my ally with a wonderful clear bronze-honey color body, light malts, and larger-than-life hoppiness. Since it’s arrival in Chicago, this as been my go-to...