That ONE Beer Blog In Particular

Any beer, Any time, I find it, I drink it, I rate it.

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Tarnation-Baxter Brewing Co.-Lewiston, ME

Another fine brew to enjoy after a long summer day outdoors, this beer starts with a cold, crisp start combined with a wheat-like bitter taste, bites well and keeps you bit for a while, the aftertaste is a little off but a good sandwich or melon should wash that out, finished with a smooth flow down the hatch to compliment the nice sunset with your friends.

Overall I would rate this a 6.5 out of 8 due to the aftertaste being a little off-putting, but it is a great beer to enjoy with buddies or even at a baseball game, except the Orioles, no beer on earth could ever make you enjoy an Orioles game this year. (That’s right Baltimore, FEEL THAT BURN!)

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Melon Wheat Ale-Shipyard Brewing Co.-Portland, OR, ME

Now that’s what I call a crisp, refreshing beer to enjoy after a hot summer’s day. The watermelon start combined with a snap wheat taste, finished with a nice clean aftertaste you can enjoy over and over.\

Overal... ah, screw it I’m giving this one an 8 out of 8, now if you excuse me...*Dials number* hello, yes I would like a 24 pack case of that melon y’all got. Yes can you deliver to [adress redacted.] ?

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Rebel Rouser Double IPA (IIPA)-Sam Adams Brewery-Boston, MA

Very heavy in the alcohol dept, doesn’t bite as much as I would want in a Double IPA, very disappointing, flavor feels watered down and lasts shorter than an Alzheimer patients memory, and absolutely zero finish whatsoever.

This is by far listed as the worst IPA type beer I’ve ever tasted, does not bite like an IPA should, does not retain flavor, does not even have a finish, in other words simply a 3 out of 8. Where’s my Hopadillo?

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Two Hearted Ale - Bell’s Brewery - Comstock, MI

What a nice experience with this American India Pale Ale. You get a steady bite at the start, tasty malt and hops to keep you on board, and a clean finish to keep you satisfied and craving that next sip.

Overall I would rate this a 7.5 out of 8 and would recommend buying a 6 pack of this for a small pasta dinner with a few friends.

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Firestone Easy Jack IPA - Firestone Walker Brewing Co. -Paso Robles, CA

Nice light of bitter IPA for beginners into drinking this type of beer. Originally considered to be lacking most flavors at the beginning, the experience intensifies at a slow and steady pace, finishing with a clean, crisp and refreshing aftertaste that does not linger on long.

Overall I would rate this beer a 6 out of 8, but if you’re just starting out on India Pale Ale and is unsure about the experience, I will reccomend this one to the moon and back. It will hold your hand and take your taste buds step by step on what to expect when drinking such a bitter type of brew.

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Caliginous Porter-Hidden Cove Brewing Co.-Wells, ME

Caliginous means dark, misty, gloomy, cold. So yeah, probably should have picked a different day to drink this other than a sunny Easter day afternoon. (insert april fools joke here.) Anywho, this fine dark porter with a malty smooth start, hint of chocolate and caramel to keep you hooked, finally a smooth vanilla finish, perfect for a cold, dark, moist nights in front of a fireplace.

And just so keep with the atmosphere the beer should have been consumed with, play a bad wolves cover of “zombie” whilst sipping this. Just don’t use this beer or my post as an excuse to suddenly buy t-shirts and skinny jeans in bulk from hot topic, spencer’s gifts or other joints like that. I am not responsible if you or a loved one become goth or emo after that advice.

Overall I would rate this a 7 out of 8, a fine beer brewed in Maine.

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Hopadillo IPA-Karbach Brewery-Houston, TX

Ah, yes an H-town classic, at least in my book. Very bitter and hoppy, great finish. This is without a doubt my go-to IPA beer when I go to nearly every bar, why I have never gotten around to reviewing this one is simply beyond myself. 

Do I really need to give this a rating other than an 8 out of 8?! this is just simply the finest IPA I have ever tasted.

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Banana Bread Beer-Wells Brewery-Bedford, England, UK

I never liked many beers from England, but this one has to be one of my all time favorites, it’s like your enjoying the finest banana bread alongside your English malt all in one, the moderate flavor, mild bite, and mineral water taste, makes this one the best beer to enjoy a TV Dinner, or Christmas Feast Leftovers whatever suits your fancy.

Overall I would rate this one a solid 8 out of 8, the unique banana flavoring combined with a great balance of hops, malt, and mineral water, makes this my all time favorite English brews. now to find a 12-Pack of this...

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Scrimshaw Pilsner-North Coast Brewing Co.-Ft. Bragg, CA

What can I say except, great pilsner, this fine brew coming to my taste buds from California is the exact definition of a great tasting clean pilsner, with a subtle hop flavor, and a good dry finish, this everyman’s beer is practically perfect to pair with any meal, especially seafood.

Overall I give this beer a 7 out of 8, get me a 6-pack of this and some good old-fashioned British fish and chips, and this dinner could be never more perfect.

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Yuengling-Traditional Lager-Pottsville, PA

A very fine lager, this fantastic beer starts off very subtle but introduces your taste buds to a strong wheat and malty taste only a traditional lager can bring you. Finishing off with an aftertaste well enjoyed with a cheesy entree.

Overall I give this one a 7 out of 8. Well recommended for any occasion.

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Dogfish Head-90 Minute IPA-Milton, DE

This is an IPA, just in name alone, there really was nothing special about this brew other than it was hoppy but had a weak bite, very disappointing but it is a good beer to enjoy nonetheless, this is in no way shape or form a Pabst blue ribbon of IPAs, however it could afford a few tweaks in the formula to improve the experience of this otherwise fine IPA.

Overall I would give this a 5 out of 8, but I beleive Dogfish Head can do some tweaking for future brews, I believe in you.

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Warsteiner Dunkel-Roasted Barley Malt-Warstein, Germany

How about Germany and their beer, this one is simply the best non IPA I’ve had in a good long while, the start is consistent and bold, you can definitely taste the barley malt blending perfectly with what hops are there, and the finish is exactly what you expect in a German beer, bold and smooth. I really have nothing negative to say about this.

Overall I give this 8 out of 8. Sometimes beer can be so good, you just can't put it in words.

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Sour Monkey-Victory Brewers-Downingtown, PA

So this was a sour brewed, triple-fermented beer, as you can tell I have never drunk such a beer before, it definitely lived up to the name, because when I first sipped it I almost puckered to the point where it could stay that way forever, ultra sour with a bitter citrusy taste, they must have used a wee bit too much lemon juice. But, once I got the hang of it, it was an okay beer to enjoy with a Christmas ham, mainly due to the sweet glaze counter-acting with the sour of the beer.

Overall I would rate this a 6 out of 8 mainly due to the uniqueness of this brew. best enjoyed with sweet stuff to counter the sourness of this beer.

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Grey Lady-Cisco Brewers-Nantucket, MA

There once was a mermaid from Nantucket...Y'all can fill in the blanks from here. Okay, dirty jokes aside this beer is also one of my favorites, this weird blend of spices gives this beer a unique experience I never had before. Very little bite, but I’m sure it really doesn’t matter at that point, this unique flavor, finish, and experience is enough to secure this rating.

Overall I rate this one 7 out of 8. Would definitely recommend this one with a good thanksgiving dinner

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Geary’s Pale Ale-Portland, ME

Now this is a fine pale ale, bitterness, hops, and awesome flavor that stays with you until the cows come home. Geary’s hit the nail on the head with this one with a consistent flavor and a smooth finish aftertaste that you can enjoy with a heavy red meat or shellfish seafood dish.

Overall without a doubt, I must rate this without a doubt an 8 out of 8, This truly belongs within my top 8 favorite beers. #NuffSaid 

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Two Roads Old Factory Pils-Dry Hopped Pilsner-Two Roads Brewing Co.-Stratford, CT

Not much to say about this other than the bite is nice, the flavor is consistent except for the finish which suddenly went stale and foamy, huge turn-off, however, you can pretty much ignore that one if you pair it with a nice bowl of spaghetti & meatballs, or stroganoff, or any pasta dish with saucy texture and a spice to it. Paired with food would rate this a 6 out of 8, however, the stale and foamy finish when not counter-balanced with food, unfortunately, would have to send this down to a 4 out of 8.

So overall I’ll be a little nice and score this in the middle of 5 out of 8. Absolutely not the worst dry-hopped pilsner by far, however, I would like to have a better finish, a flavor stay with me for longer than 8 seconds.

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Intellectuale-8th Wonder Brewery-Houston, TX

This one came from the taps available for a limited time at Envy Wine Room in Old Town Spring, a fine blonde ale and by far one of the best draft beers that the bar had on tap. I really had no complaints about this beer, unlike my hilariously funny review of the previous beer, it had a fine wheat, hops, and bubbles ratio for a blonde, the bite was light, which is okay this time around, and the finish left no bad aftertaste in my mouth.

Overall this beer has finally broken the 6 barrier and has earned a rating of 7 out of 8. sometimes plain and simple can be a good thing, that’s what the beer aimed for and got. I would simply just pair this with pretty much anything not related to a heavy red meat oriented dish.