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August 26, 2008
New Glarus Beers
This past few days I have had the opportunity to drink copious amounts of New Glarus beers. To easy the tastings, they have a sampler 12 pack, four packs and large bottles.
Here's the run down so far:
Fat Squirrel Brown
Fantastic! My new favorite all time beer. Not sweet, but nutty, low in alcohol, and very, very drinkable. Great aroma!
Edel-Pils
A great Bavarian pils. Seems like a mix of new and noble hops. Crisp, with a strongish malt backbone. Nice!
Hop Hearty
A non-West Coast IPA. Similar to Summit IPA, but a little less bitter on the finish, less copper and a strong hop aroma.
Spotted Cow
Strong malt backbone. Yum. Fruity, yeasty esthers.
Organic Revolution
Fruity ale -- would guess it's made with a Lager yeast. Tasty, clean beer.
Road Slush
Great, astringent stout. Lots of chocolate notes, crisp, clean finish. Surprisingly tasty on a warm summer night.
Smoke on the Porter
Part of the unplugged series. This is a mildly smoked porter. I LOVE it. Would love to try a straight porter.
I'm pretty sure these guys can do no wrong -- amazing, straight froward beer. No "extreme" to be found, but incredible, style-true, tasty beers. The rest of the week will have me hunting down the Belgian Cherry, Bock, and tasting the Raspberry Sour I have in the fridge.
I also have a new favorite lager -- the Berghoff Lager. Really, really yummy -- fruity lager, with hints of the complexity of a steam beer. Old stand by's of Summt Extra Pale have kept me happy, too.
Posted by tdotjay at August 26, 2008 5:41 PM
