Wine Glass Beer Reviews
An oversized wine glass is the perfect vessel for the darker Belgian ale styles like Dubbels, Tripels, and Quadrupels. Think wide, stemmed, 22oz beer delivery vessels. Sophisticated and classy.
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, English Barley Wine, Pint Glass, Snifter, Sprecher Brewery, United States, Wine Glass, Wisconsin |
Vintage 2007: More known for their sodas (which are phenomenal by the way), Sprecher also produces a wide variety of beers. This beer falls in their limited edition production. They started brewing this Barleywine in 2005 and I found myself a 2007 bottle in the...
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...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Old Ale, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
Curmedgeon. A bad-tempered, crusty, difficult, stubborn, (generally) old person. The label depicts what looks to me like an old John Calvin (college located nearby brewery). Perhaps Founders is suggesting that scholars should step away from the books every once and...
by Tom Smillie | Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Oskar Blues Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
I’ll be honest…I’m having the toughest time figuring out how to pronounce this beer let along what it means. I’m leaning towards it meaning Governor. Anywho, regardless of these factors it is apparent that Oskar Blues mean for this Imperial...
by Tom Smillie | BridgePort Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Snifter, Tulip, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers, Wine Glass |
What a glorious beer! Instantly I knew my grade based on two factors. The first being that it poured a light golden color letting me know the malt was only there to act as a sweetener and second, the hops were bursting with a vibrant fruity quality that filled the air...