HOPPY BITCH IPA - NORTHWEST BREWING

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12.14.12 (Friday)

 HOPPY BITCH IPA

NET CONTENTS: 1 PINT 6 FL. OZ., ALC BY VOLUME 6.3%

Northwest Brewing Co., Pacific, WA

(253)987-5680

+++1/2

 

FROM THE LABEL: 

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Aroma is dominated by the Columbus hop- citrusy/woody with a bit of bready malt. Taste is a solid IPA but I was expecting to be eating a pine tree. Middle of the road IPA- nice blend of malty sweetness up front followed by some woody pine resins. I would have this again. Nice carbonation! A-

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market in Spokane WA

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HOEGAARDEN WIT-BLANCHE

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12.13.12 (Thursday)

HOEGAARDEN WIT-BLANCHE

11.2 FL. OZ., 4.9% ALC./VOL.

BB Inbev Belgium nv/sa, Stoopkensstraat, 46, B-3320 Hoegaarden , Belgium

Imported by, Imports Brands Alliance, St. Louis, MO

questions call 1.888.287.2400

 

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Unfiltered naturally cloudy. Wheat beer brewed with spices."

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH: WITBIER: Pretty much stick with what the label says except this is quite Belgian yeasty- you know what that is if you drink Belgium beer. A very nice example of a Witbier even though I am not a big fan of coriander. Worth a go but I won't keep this in my beer fridge. B+

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA

 

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KBC PUMPKIN ALE

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12.12.12 (Wednesday)

KBC PUMPKIN ALE

12 FL. OZ., 4.9% Alc./Vol.

BBB: Kennebunkport Brewing Co., Portland, Maine

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Ale with natural flavor added."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: FLAVORED ALE: You must like pumpkin squash/pumpkin pie minus the sugar ALOT to to able to drink this beer. After the first few sips I was pretty much done with this one. C

 

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

 

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MOUNTAIN HIGH IPA

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December 11, 2012 (Tuesday)

MOUNTAIN HIGH IPA

12 FL. OZ. 366  ML, Alc Vol 7.0%

Mt Shasta Brewing Company, Weed, CA 96094

www.mtshastabrewingcompany.com

 ++1/2

 

FROM THE LABEL: See above. Can't quite tell what the three elephants are doing on the label? Looks like the are the head since it looks like one hand is holding a beer and the other hand...? Pick up a beer and take a look.

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Aroma: grapefruity/malty. Taste: mostlycitrus malt, hops are ok, but not present enough, finishes with a grapefruit tang. Carbonation is wicked. Overall, the best part of this beer was the ABV. Probably won't keep it around but it was decent enough to give it a go, which you should too if you find this on the shelf. B+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market in Spokane, WA

are you in or are you out, Eileen?

Lisa Buford

 

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GREAT DIVIDE HIBERNATION ALE

 

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December 10, 2012 (Monday)

GREAT DIVIDE HIBERNATION ALE

12 FL. OZ. 355 ML, 8.7 ABV (not on label)

BBB Great Divide Brewing Co., Denver Colorado 80205

www.greatdivide.com

+++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL:

 

FROM THE MOUTH : OLD ALE: A big dark auburn perfect head pour. Never know what to expect when you tilt the bottle... so, when something this pretty flows out you have to admire it. Love the lone skier in the moonlight label design. Aroma is toffee/caramel malts with dark fruit, some citrus and a bit of Northwest hop grapefruit pine. Taste hits you up front with strong sweet malt flavors- caramel, maple syrup and molasses. Some nutty flavors mingle with piney hops for a nice balance of bitterness to sweet, but....a bit too sweet in the end for my taste. You could sip this after a meal..like a port beer! A-

 

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market in Spokane, WA

 

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BAYERN DOPPELBOCK LAGER

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December 9, 2012 (Sunday)

BAYERN DOPPELBOCK LAGER

NET CONTENTS 12 FL. OZ. (355ML), 8.4 alc./vol.

BB in Missoula, Montana by Bayern Brewing, INC.

www.bayernbrewing.com

+++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Serve at 46'-48'F"

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH: DOPPELBOCK: Such a beautiful pour- dark rich and a bit wavy. Label makes me want to hike the Bavarian slopes. Aroma: malty with some dark fruits and bitter chocolate. Taste is wonderful... dark fruit ( cherries, plums) with a malty presence along the lines of a dull molasses with enough hop to balance out the sweetness. Nice warm alcohol glow at the end of each sip.  I am very impressed; a strong choice for a Doppelbock or if you are looking for a seasonal beer with plenty of backbone. I will definitely have this one again. A+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market in Spokane, WA

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BIG BEAR BLACK STOUT

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December 8, 2012 (Saturday)

BIG BEAR BLACK STOUT

CONTENTS 1 PT 6 FL. OZ., 8.1% ALC. BY VOL.

BBB Bear Republic Brewing Co. INC., Healdsburg Cloverdale, California

www.bearrepublic.com

++

 

FROM THE LABEL:

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN DOUBLE/ IMPERIAL STOUT: Nice foam! Aroma: Nice rich deep roasted chocolate/coffee/toffee and molasses. Taste: Roasted  sweet milky chocolate with an expresso bite on the finish. A bit disappointing in overall depth of flavor. This was good but not a favorite. B

 

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's on Spokane WA

 

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