Hello my fellow beer lovers...miss me? Wondering and waitng for me since it has been 30 plus days since my last confession? Do not fret, I have not stopped drinking! I repeat...I am still drinking. I have also repented for my lack of entries. I have had multiple beers and said 4 Our Lagers. Hopefully this will make you all forgive me and welcome my snarky reviews.
In the past month I have had several different kinds of beers since I am on a quest to find the perfect summer beer. You all know I am a Porter Whore but I think it is time to move on to maybe an Ale or a middle of the road Lager. Here is a list of some of the beers I have sampled (just a few I will list, no need to sound like a functioning alcoholic).
Tire Bite Golden Ale - Flying Dog Brewery - 5.1% ABV
Not bad, fruity, and it was a bit unusual. It kinda grew on me after I had half the bottle. Not kegerator worthy but I would drink it again.
Sam Adams Summer Ale - Boston Beer Company - 5.3% ABV
This is the perfect beer to sit back and drink all day while watching the Phillies suck it. It is light with some lemon characteristics.
Colette Farmhouse Ale - Great Divide Brewing Company - 7.3% ABV
Gehhh. My beer enabler said this was a perfect summer beer and he loved it. Good news Bruce...there will be plenty on the shelf cause I will not be buying anymore.
While I was on my quest, I was distracted by a bottle waving back and forth over my fence that put me into a drooling trance. What! A stout? I can never say no to a stout! Instantly I skipped over to the fence to retrieve the glistening bottle from my neighbor, who will remain nameless (Clare you know who you are). Could drink-O-clock come faster, please?
Old Dominion Brewery
Oak Barrel Stout - 6.1% ABV
First I have to say...what a find! This is a well crafted oak aged beer at an exceptional price! Oak Barrel Stout is fermented with vanilla beans and oak chips to create a well balanced beverage. My local beer enabler lists this at $9.99 for a six pack! I know, freaking awesome right?
It pours a rich, deep brown with a mesmerizing amount of cascading. The aroma wafting from the tan head was pretty faint. Maybe a sweet toffee scent or caramel. I almost did not want to disturb the amazing site, but I could not resist!
Hello Lover - is what popped into my head with the first sip, then the second pull shouted... HOLY SHIT this is a great beer!
The body was not too heavy despite it's rich appearance and for an oak aged stout it did not have the bold alcohol taste. This is definately a perfect example of an American Stout. You can certainly pick up the vanilla beans as the beer starts to warm up as well some smokey malts.
So, there you have my review. Hopefully it was worth the agonizing wait. Blah ha ha!!!
Cheers!
~K~
