Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Weekly Beer Review #3(Samuel Adams Noble Pills)

Samuel Adams Noble Pills
Price: $15/12 pack




Appearance
Light clear classic of a pilsner with excellent carbonation


Aroma
Very hoppy with a sweet herbal aroma

Taste
1.  Light to medium body
2.  Crisp hoppy flavor
3.  Clean bitter finish

Final Thoughts
The Noble Pils is very characteristic of a pilsner with an herbal hoppy taste.  If you are a fan of light pilsners with an herbal taste the Noble Pils is a good choice.

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

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Weekly Beer Review #2 (Young's Double Chocolate Stout)

Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Price: Roughly $10 for a 4 pack

Appearance
Classic rich, black color of a stout with a thick, creamy head.

Aroma
The chocolate scent is very apparent.

Taste
1.  Full, smooth, and creamy body
2.  Very sweet, malty taste
3.  Bitter, chocolate finish


Final Thoughts
It's a good stout with a lot of malty flavor to it.  If you like stouts and chocolate, this is definitely one to try.   Could be great with dessert!

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