Beer, Beer, Beer

Kozel

Charlie Mopps — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:01:02 +0000

Rating: 4 of 4

Had in Prague — not currently available in the US. Perhaps the greatest dunkel on earth.

Troegs Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale

Charlie Mopps — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:22:05 +0000

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!

Festina Peche, Dogfish Head Brewery (Milton, DE)

Charlie Mopps — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:42:42 +0000

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.

Black Dog Ale, Spanish Peaks Brewing Company (Bozeman, Montana)

Charlie Mopps — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:37:30 +0000

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.

http://www.blackdogales.com/

Ellie’s Brown, Avery Brewing (Boulder, Colorado)

Charlie Mopps — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:33:52 +0000

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.

www.averybrewing.com

Flying Fish Sampler (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Charlie Mopps — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:32:37 +0000

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.

http://www.flyingfish.com/

Summit Maibock

Charlie Mopps — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:29:54 +0000

Rating: 2 of 4

A solid, drinkable maibock.

Consumed at home via QBR variety case.

Aviator Red, Flying Bison Brewing Company

Charlie Mopps — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:27:35 +0000

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.

Atwater Pilsner, Atwater Block Brewery

Charlie Mopps — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:43:45 +0000

Rating: 2 of 4

Pretty average pilsner.

Consumed at home from QBR variety case.

Ridgeway Bitter

Charlie Mopps — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:48:46 +0000

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.