Weekly Beer Review #11 Brew Free or Die IPA

Brew Free or Die IPA by 21st Amendment Brewery
$/ 6pack

Appearance

Dark golden color

Aroma

Malty and a strong hoppy aroma

Taste

1. Full mouthfeel 
2. Deep malty flavor
3. Smooth hoppy finish

Final Thoughts

The Brew Free or Die IPA is a smooth blend of malt and hops.  Brew Free or Die IPA goes down easy and is a delicious 7% IPA.

Rating

4 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #9 Shipyard Summer Ale

Shipyard Summer Ale 

$16/  Captain's Collection 12 pack

Appearance

Light golden color

Aroma

Lemon Floral aroma

Taste

1. Light mouthfeel 
2. Light lemon flavor
3. Subtle malty finish

Final Thoughts

The Shipyard Summer Ale is a smooth summer beer, light with a slight lemon flavor, perfect for a hot summer day of drinking!!!

Rating

4 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #8 Fenway America Pale Ale

Fenway America Pale Ale by Beer Works Brewery 

$9/  Seasonal 6 pack

Appearance

Golden color

Aroma

Rich malty aroma

Taste

1. Full mouthfeel 
2. Rich malty flavor
3. Lingering malty finish

Final Thoughts

The  Fenway America Pale Ale is a smooth beer with a rich malty taste.  The  Fenway America Pale Ale by Beer Works Brewery is a delicious pale ale full of flavor to satisfy the pallet. 

Rating

5 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #7 Sam Adams Rustic Saison

 Sam Adams Rustic Saison

$15/  Seasonal 12pack

Appearance

Light Golden color

Aroma

Floral and hoppy bouquet 

Taste

1. Full mouthfeel 
2. Rich fruity flavor
3. Subtle hoppy finish

Final Thoughts

The Sam Adams Rustic Saison is a smooth beer with a rich taste.  If you are a fan of the White Ale this is a must try as it contains more flavor and a perfect summer beer.

Rating

4 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #6 Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

$9/ 6pack

Appearance

Dark amber color

Aroma

Malty and a hoppy bouquet 

Taste

1. Full smooth body
2. Bitter 
3. Smooth bitter finish

Final Thoughts

The Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale is very aromatic with a full mouthfeel and a smooth bitter finish.  This beer has characteristics typical of brown ales.

Rating

3 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #5(Fisherman's Navigator Double Bock) Gloucester, MA

Fisherman's Navigator- Double Bock German Style Lager

$7/ 6pack

Appearance

Dark amber color

Aroma

Malty

Taste

1. Full body
2. Bitter yet slightly sweet
3. Lingering bitter finish

Final Thoughts

The Fisherman's Navigator has a malty start with a full mouthfeel and a lingering bitter finish.  If you are a fan of the double bock the Fisherman's Navigator is a delicious local lager.

Rating

4 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records

Weekly Beer Review #4(Sherwood Forest Sheriff's IPA)

Sherwood Forest Sheriff's IPA
$10/ 6pack

Appearance
Medium amber cloudy color

Aroma
A floral bouquet of hops


Taste

1. Light body 
2. Bitter and fruity in flavor
3. Lingering bitter finish

Final Thoughts
The Sheriff's IPA has a malty start with a light mouthfeel and a lingering hoppy finish.  This IPA rather fruity for an IPA.

Rating

2 out of 5

Rating System:

1.  No need to try

2.  Doesn't measure up to similar style beers

3.  Take it or leave it

4.  Must try

5.  One for the records