California Beer Reviews
The birthplace of craft brewing and people who love hoppy beer.
by Matt | American Strong Ale, California, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
Some tasting notes about Lagunitas’ Wilco Tango Foxtrot, “a malty, robust, jobless recovery ale.” I shared a 22 oz bomber with a buddy – here are my notes on this one: Combo of red, dark orange, brown hues Smells deliciously of hops- a bit oily– slightly...
by Tom Smillie | American Wheat Ale, Anchor Brewing Company, California, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Weizen Glass |
I needed a little break from doing the dishes, some laundry, and a little light reading. In the mood for something refreshing, I pulled out Anchor’s Summer offering-a pale wheat. Brewed a year after my birth in 1984 the brewery claims to have revived not only dark...
by Matt | California, Flute Glass, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Trader Joe's, United States, Vienna Lager |
Color is a clear burnt orange, copper with a 1 finger head that dissipates quickly and leaves a slight film. Smells like a mix of malt and faint, floral hops- but the malt dominates. The taste consists of a sweet fruitiness right off the bat but the sweetness quickly...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian IPA, California, Goblet, Green Flash Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Upon a recommendation from Lee Williams I decided to pick up a bomber of Le Freak and save it for a special occasion. Surprisingly, that occasion came quickly in the form of an awful day at work. Things have slowed down for the summer making it extremely hard to sit...
by Michael Larson | American Strong Ale, California, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
With a shimmering, ever changing amber-brown-orange, this ale seemed more seductive than arrogant. The head frothed a bit, puffed itself up and out and then receded into the body below, simply and slyly beckoning me. Knowing only that it was an ale and that it was one...
by Tom Smillie | California, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
That last week brought with it an unwelcomed guest by the name of Sickness. I’m sure you’ve all meet him before. He usually is accompanied by massive congestion, headaches, sneezing, boxes of Kleenex, and coughing. Due to my sensory system being out of commission I...