How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Dark amber in color, clear, very little head How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? Strange given the strength of all the flavors, … more
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Golden and cloudy like a light cider, very little head How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? Equal parts malt, citrus (yellow, … more
I am going to review Guinness Draft not as a beer snob but as a home brewer. I don't drink much beer I buy because I brew enough mead and beer for myself and probably my friends too :-). … more
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cyclone_march reviewed Motor Boat Ale.
November 08, 2010
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Dark Amber very little head. How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? Malt sweet is the strongest scent but there is citrus below … more
Here's the commercial description of this creamy dark beer: Péché Mortel (French for "Mortal Sin") is an intensely black and dense beer with very … more
RIGOR MORTIS - a beautiful, rich coppery coloured beer that is cloudy and at best translucent. The pour produces a minimal off-white tan, very creamy head that lasts only a short time but the remaining … more
This is a very well balanced IPA. I love hops but sometimes IPAs and double-IPAs can have that in-your-face-hop-pop that is a bit reminiscent of skunk. With Racer 5 you get that initial punch of hop followed … more
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Amber, lightly cloudy, slight head How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? Quite sweet, mostly malt but there is something closer … more
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? It pours golden and somewhat cloudy, light head that settles quickly. How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? The nose is extremely … more
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cyclone_march reviewed Inukshuk IPA.
October 23, 2010
How does it look? How's the color? Clarity? Head? Somewhat cloudy, roughly the color of cider. How's the nose (smell)? Sweet, spicy, fruity? Far more subtle than IPAs tend to be but a mix … more
OK so who the heck am I to tell you what the best beer is? Well, let me start out by saying that as a retired Army officer and helicopter pilot, “I’ve been around the world three times … more
OK so who the heck am I to tell you what the best beer is? Well, let me start out by saying that as a retired Army officer and helicopter pilot, “I’ve been around the world three times … more
I thought I'd check out the web to see what other beer reviewers had to say about this Ontario craft beer and the consensus was NOT kind. Review after review talked about skunky beer and they all … more
First a word on safety. A few of these recipes use toxic ingredients. In general, my studies all suggest however that these ingredients both have long records in brewing and also are reasonably … more
No surprises at any point with this beer. The pour produces a modest pure white head which dissipates quickly leaving no lacing. Carbonation is moderate but lasts pleasantly for the entire length of time … more
Pros: Reliable flavor Cons: Significantly more bland than the bold it implies The Bottom Line: It isn't a bad beer, just not good enough for the billing. … more
While some reviewers on the internet talked about a modest head, my very aggressive pour resulted in little more than a modest dusting of off white head which dissipated virtually instantly … more
On the pour, we're looking at a deep reddish-tinged brown to black beer that is so dark as to be almost opaque. It's only when held to a light that the beautiful red tints actually show through. … more
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cyclone_march reviewed Sweetwater IPA.
September 08, 2010
Pros: Flavor, flavor, flavor Cons: Difficult to get outside the US Southeast The Bottom Line: It would be my reliable favorite at twice the cost and even … more
Pours a cloudy, obviously unfiltered copper with a tall, dense, very foamy head. The head slowly fades to a modest cover and leaves a small amount of lace. On the nose, there is a variety … more
OK so who the heck am I to tell you what the best beer is? Well, let me start out by saying that as a retired Army officer and helicopter pilot, “I’ve been around the world three times … more
Today’s beer review, Yazoo Brewing‘s Summer Ale, comes with an added bonus: 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this beer are donated to the Community Fund to help rebuild … more
I had never tried any of Kona Brewing Company’s beers before, but when they contacted me to see if I would review their Wailua Wheat (made with passion fruit!), I of course said yes. I … more