Torpedo Extra IPA

Torpedo Extra IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA

(IPA, Rated 98)

Here is another mighty fine example of an IPA. Pours reddish-gold. Hops are apparent through the nose. Massive hop flavor that starts dry up front then followed by an almost tropical fruitiness and a smooth finish. A definite classic IPA!

3rd Wheel

3rd Wheel, Oso Brewing Company, Plover, WI

Nothing too special about this beer. It's a typical Belgian ale. Pours hazy and orange. Nice fruity aroma of apricots, citrus, and spice.  Moderate floral flavor, a bit of sweetness, and very smooth and drinkable. I may have said there wasn't anything special about this beer, but I'd certainly sit down with a six pack on a hot Summer day.

400 Pound Monkey

400 Pound Monkey, Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont, CO

The commercial description of this beer states "this one isn't for everyone." I wasn't a fan of it. Although I am a huge fan of IPAs, this is an English-style IPA, which is quite different. It is very malty with a lot of citrus taste and, unlike American IPAs, not a lot of hops at all. I found this beer to be dry with a dull taste and very disappointing.

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Dirty Old Man

Brewers Gone Wild! Dirty Old Man Imperial Rye Porter Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels,
Tyranena Brewing, Lake Mills, WI

(Imperial/Strong Porter, Rated 99)

Incredible porter! Taste explodes in your mouth with dark roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, and lingering hints of the rye whiskey.

Pepe Nero

Pepe Nero, Goose Island Beer Company, Chicago, IL

(Saison, Rated 93)

One of my all-time favorite beers, from one of my favorite breweries...and that's saying a lot...because I've sampled many. Unlike more traditional saisons, this one pours dark. It's a black rye saison with amazing smoky, roasted malt combined with a pepper spice that flirts with your palate.

Black Bavarian

Black Bavarian, Sprecher Brewing Company, Glendale, WI

(Schwarzbier, Rated 98)

One of my favorites from Sprecher! Distinctive malty flavor. Nice coffee, chocolate aroma. Very smooth and creamy.