Bier Nacht - 08/26/2009

Some deep conversations on this one...

Tonight we had a variety I may say. Up first.
Smuttynose Real Old Brown Dog Ale



Stan - I really like brown ales, this one was sweet..very sweet and flavorful. Good to relax with, maybe a bit more sweet than what I usually like, but less than the usual that Greg used to make me drink...good beer overall. Sweet head too.

Greg - A nice ale. I enjoy stronger aged beers, but often find myself overwhelmed by their sweetness toward the end. This one had a nose very much like those very high alcohol brews, but was not as sweet. Besides that I would've liked a little more on the pallate (it was not particularly memorabe), but over all an enjoyable experience, would have it again for sure.

Southampton Imperial Porter



Stan - Smooth...creamy..drunk... (yeah thats my review..zzzz)

Greg - Nothing out of the ordinary here. A sligtly bitter taste with a coffee/mocha finish. I'm a guy who likes his Imperials and this one didn't deliver.


Mikkeller Belgian Wild Ale



Stan - I don't know how strong this puppy is..but its 8.5%... its preatty yeastie and has a bit of hoppiness, not as sour as i expected a "wild ale"..but still decent. Pretty medium body and a pretty sexy thick head. Taste like any Saison, dont know why it calls itslef a wild ale..oh well..
Greg - I always find myself enjoying these type of beer. The wild yeasts bring out "grassy" undertones. This particular one was a little more on the hoppy side, very enjoyable. I love when after finishing a beer my glass smells of honey, this one had a nice hop character added to it.

And of course happy Greg