Beer Review Thread

MrDrew · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject:

Haze & Infused

Brewer: Boulder Beer Company (Boulder, CO)
Style: American Pale Ale

My Review:
Holy Hops Batman! If the hops on the label aren't warning enough, the sent will be sure to let you know how much is in there. I pours a nice hazy amber color, due to it being unfiltered, with a nice white head. Various scents from the hops like floral, citrus, and a hint of pine. Taste starts a little sweet, followed by a little bitterness, then a big hop finish. Also a little dry on the finish. A very nice example of an American Pale. Everything about this beer is the hops, and they do a good job with it. The taste of hops is strong, but not so overpowering that you feel like you are eating off the vine. Pairs very well with anything you can BBQ.

My Score: 8.0
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ienjoythesnow · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 4377

^^
that sounds mighty delicious mrdrew.

I'll definitely have to look for it at the GABF.
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RaiderX with the assist^^

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MrDrew · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 12:26 am Post subject:

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AlferdPacker · Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 10100

For all of you Dark Beer lovers, you gotta try this:

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Waldo · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22679 Location: The ATL

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MrDrew · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 12:59 am Post subject:

ienjoythesnow · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 4377

MrDrew · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 1:13 am Post subject:

Waldo · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22679 Location: The ATL

Aecht Schlenkerla Urbock

If you like beer, you simply must try a Schlenkerla Rauchbier at some point. There really is nothing like it. Rauchbier means smoked beer, and Schlenkera is the most famous of the style worldwide, offering a Marzen (Octoberfest), Urbock, and Weiss. They sell by the bottle and are imported from Germany. Urbock is a basic German Bock, which is a strong malty Lager (6.5% ABV), similar to a Scotch Ale that uses Lager yeast and cold fermantation. Of the 3 Schlenkerla offerings, I like the Urbock the best. I think that the smoke is a more natural part of the flavor for this beer, it is a very good match. The smoke is a woodier smoke than the peat often associated with Scottish Beers/Spirits, and a very major portion of the malt is smoked. This beer knows what it's draw is and really does nothing to take away from the flavor of the smoke. The malt is strong and slightly sweet, the hops are very light, both are good compliments.

What I like best, it reminds me of a cozy campfire, in a good way. It is a very smooth beer.

What I like least, well, it is a bit of a gimmick, but they are the best at it. By far.

I get one of these once a year or so. I really do like them, especially the Urbock. This is not a beer that uses a hint of smoke to balance, the smoke is the flavor, the malt itself is smoked prior to brewing (not the smoke flavor crap). I bet it pairs very well with smoked Salmon, there are definitely similarities in the flavor. Seems a little to refined to go with BBQ, though I bet that would be an excellent pairing as well.

Grade: 7.8
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