I REALLY enjoyed Divine Reserve 16 when it came out, so I was excited to nab Bishop's Barrel 17 in order to see how the barreling had changed this beer. It also pleased me to do a review that none of the other guys are able to do currently...
Beer Reviews / 29.03.2017
Saint Arnold Spring Bock by Tam
The taste was what I expected of a St. Arnold craft beer, delicious, creamy, and dare I say almost buttery with its caramel notes as well as bread like after tastes. I found a pleasant crispness to this German style brew that leaves your taste buds refreshed and eager for another...
Beer Reviews / 23.03.2017
Saloon Door Pie in the Sky by Nick B
Pie in the Sky poured thick and dark; thicker than a lot of the porters I've had over my time. The top of the glass was laced with off-white head. The nose on Pie in the Sky was full of sweet milk chocolate and roasted pecans. One of...
Beer Reviews / 16.03.2017
Copperhead Black Venom by Nick B
After milking Black Venom into my Teku glass, it's color was jet black with a coffee tan head and the beer had a semi-thick viscosity to it. The nose had coffee and sweet molasses in a very fine balance with hints of dark chocolate. I imagine...
Beer Reviews / 14.03.2017
SpindleTap Houston Haze NEIPA by Tony
Houston Haze NEIPA smells of pineapples and Grapefruit, oh so tropical with a tiny hint of grain. The smell parlays perfectly to the flavor. You add that juicy mouthfeel with the carbonation and citrusy flavor, and Houston Haze NEIPA is...
Beer Reviews / 09.03.2017
B-52’s Wheez the Juice by Nick B
When I opened the can and poured B-52's Wheez the Juice into my glass, I could smell the contents immediately and I would say I was perhaps a foot away from the glass. The aroma was fruitier than any beer I’ve had previously and smelled of...
Beer Reviews / 02.03.2017
New Republic Marlinspike by Nick B
Marlinspike, as well as the other can labels from New Republic, are so clean, but just kind of busy in my opinion. Marlinspike may be the least busy of the lineup though and has one of the better color combinations. A cream colored...
Beer Reviews / 01.03.2017
11 Below Oso Bueno by Tam
Oso Bueno is an American Amber Ale, which has beautiful copper hue that is accompanied with streaks of orange that hints at its tangerine like notes. There is a fine line of head that will stay constant with the drinker, which enhances the...
Beer Reviews / 23.02.2017
Galveston Bay Beer Co. Bull Shark by Nick B
Even sweeter than the aroma is Bull Shark's flavor! I am not sure how they don't use sugar when brewing this wee heavy, but it is sweeter than others I've had in the past. The mouthfeel is light...
Beer Reviews / 22.02.2017
St. Arnold 5 O’Clock Pils by Tam
If you know your Czech brews, (which it’s okay if you don’t, I have a slight advantage since I lived in Europe for a bit) Saaz Hops is named after the Czech city Zatec or Saaz (in German). These hops make up...
He and I both noted how the super-complex flavors were well balanced by the wood and vanilla notes, and the absence of cherries and spices allowed the dark fruit and banana flavors to meld well. As of 2/10/2017, they only had 3 half barrel kegs left, so if you're into big, complex, Belgian beer, go check it out. However, if you're more of a hop-head, you may want to keep your ears to the streets as there's soon to be a new kid on the block - SpindleTap...
Beer Reviews / 16.02.2017
Fetching Lab Bound & Determined by Nick B
Bound & Determined had about a finger and a half width of tan head. The aroma is milk chocolate and a hint of vanilla. It's kind of like when you used to douse your vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup to the point that it was barely vanilla ice cream...
Beer Reviews / 12.02.2017
Saint Arnold White Noise by Tony
It's a good beer. I enjoy it, and I can see myself recommending it to someone that enjoys Belgian wits. There's a difference between I like this, I don't like this, and I don't prefer this - I don't prefer Belgian beers over others, so sometimes I'm a bit reluctant to try them. Glad I tried White Noise, though. I'm gonna give White Noise a solid...
I hate seeing good beer sit on the shelves, y'all. Especially Houston beer. And even more so...
Beer Reviews / 08.02.2017
St. Arnold Fancy Lawnmower by Tam
This week, I decided to go back to an old reliable “safety blanket” craft brew from those hard working brew masters over at St. Arnold. Many of us have probably partaken in a St. Arnold lunch or weekend get together, so indulge me for a few moments as I word vomit my enjoyment of a faithful brew....
Beer Reviews / 02.02.2017
Brazos Valley Brewing Silt Brown by Nick B
Silt Brown poured smooth and had a color like a roasted pecan. The head was white and there was very little retention. The nose was heavy on chocolate, but in a way that I had yet to experience. It literally smelled like a...
Beer Reviews / 01.02.2017
Saint Arnold Amber Ale by Tam
So imagine the joy in my face when I popped the cap of this brew and a flood of aromas were released. Hints of caramel with a quick punch of hops followed by a balance of citrus invaded my nose as well as the sizzle of carbonated beer filled my...
Beer Reviews / 26.01.2017
Southern Star Half Nelson by Nick B
The nose on Half Nelson is like a bouquet of bright flowers and citrus fruits. I was in love with it as soon as the smell wafted into my nasal cavity. Considering Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin are typically said to give amazing tropical aromas, I don’t know why...
Beer Reviews / 25.01.2017
Back Pew Blue Testament by Tam
This delicious concotion has the exact airy fragrance as any regular pilsner and even to the moment of consumption the aroma stays true. The taste though is far from just some ordinary pilsner. It starts with a hard bitter punch and smooths to a sweet finish. Blue Testament...
Beer Reviews / 18.01.2017
Spindletap Boomtown Blonde by Tam
This brew was perfect for my current weekend plans, for at that very moment I was in a fierce battle of Cornhole and smoking pork belly on my charcoal grill. Boomtown Blonde, when poured, produces a fountain of golden liquid that settled with a...