6.13.2005

Beer Styles

Here's a quick guide to beer styles.
http://www.mv.com/ipusers/slack/bjcp/style-index.html

This is a more comprehensive guide.
http://www.beerhunter.com/beerstyles.html

6.11.2005

Stone Brewing Co. Beers

Arrogant Bastard Ale 7.2% alc.
A little hard to swallow, intricate, deep with extremely rich hoppiness. I think it's overdone for a beer that's only 7.2% alcohol. This beer is very stubbornly flavored. Good, but not my favorite.

Stone IPA 6.9% alc.
The bouquet itself is intoxicating on this one. Very full citrus hops with tart endnotes in the back of the mouth. Fantastic!

Purchased at Central Market in Fort Worth, Texas
Not available in Florida.

Gnarly Wine

Limited Release Lagunitas Olde Gnarley Wine style Ale 9.7% alc.
Lovely amber colored barley wine style ale not too hoppy. Well balanced. Best at room temperature. It reminds me of the 90 minute IPA by Dogfish Head. Slight citrus meets aggressive hops, but it's not overpowering. By the Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma, CA
Bought from Central Market in Fort Worth, Texas.
Not available in Florida

Pyramid Apricot Ale

Beautiful bouquet of apricot citrusy goodness. A little watery at the end, which isn't my style. It could use more carbonation. I think it would go over well at a summer barbeque.
Reviewed at Tapwerks Ale House in Oklahoma City