Rating: 4 of 4
Had in Prague — not currently available in the US. Perhaps the greatest dunkel on earth.
Kozel
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 21, 2008
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Troegs Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale
Posted by Charlie Mopps on August 12, 2007
Rating: 4 of 4
An American brown ale that doesn’t try to overwhelm with hops; just a smooth, drinkable and extremely tasty brew. Worthy of a case purchase.
Another winner from the Troegs team!
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Festina Peche, Dogfish Head Brewery (Milton, DE)
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 13, 2007
Rating: 2 of 4
Tart, strange tasting brew (malt beverage, actually), made with peach concentrate, that was actually quite refreshing. I wouldn’t rush out to get another, but it wasn’t bad at all.
Consumed at home, purchased at TJ’s Everyday.
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Black Dog Ale, Spanish Peaks Brewing Company (Bozeman, Montana)
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 12, 2007
Rating: 2 of 4
Drinkable, but somewhat pedestrian, and a little of that “microbrew” bitterness. A tad watery at the finish, although it’s subtitle “English Brown Ale” seems to suggest that might be intentional.
Consumed at home, purchased at TJ’s Everyday.
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Ellie’s Brown, Avery Brewing (Boulder, Colorado)
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 12, 2007
Rating: 1 of 4
Overly hoppy for a true brown ale, this baby was too bitter for my taste. I prefer a smoother, more drinkable brown.
Consumed at home; purchased at TJ’s Everyday in Paoli.
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Flying Fish Sampler (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 7, 2007
Extra Pale Ale: smooth and crisp, great for a summer day (2 of 4)
Farmhouse Summer Ale: a mild dose of wheat makes this a little more rustic than the Pale (2 of 4)
HopFish IPA: Not as hoppy as some, but still too much for me. (1 of 4)
Tasted at TJ’s Everyday.
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Summit Maibock
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 6, 2007
Rating: 2 of 4
A solid, drinkable maibock.
Consumed at home via QBR variety case.
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Aviator Red, Flying Bison Brewing Company
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 6, 2007
Rating: 2 of 4
I typically love Red Ales but this one was way too hoppy for me.
Consumed at home via QBR variety case.
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Atwater Pilsner, Atwater Block Brewery
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 6, 2007
Rating: 2 of 4
Pretty average pilsner.
Consumed at home from QBR variety case.
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Ridgeway Bitter
Posted by Charlie Mopps on July 4, 2007
Rating: 4 of 4
Unlike many English bitter ales, the Ridgeway is not overly hoppy, creating a much more drinkable beer. Plus, it comes in a really big bottle.
CAMRA approved as “real ale”
Consumed at home as part of QBR case.
Posted in From:England, Style:English Bitter Ale | Leave a Comment »
