jwilliams731
Joe Williams
Registered Since: 2008-02-03 17:13:58
Profile: A student, finding my inner beer-guzzling frat-boy. Now that I am playing on a softball team, I definitely will be drinking more beer.
Reviews by jwilliams731:
They make alot of them, this is my favorite.
Week 31: Summit Hefeweizen (July 28-August 3) | Reviewed on August 10th, 2008
Hefeweizens rate in my top 5 favorite brews. I was able to justify drinking them all year long in San Diego, so I had alot of them. This is one of my favorites. Well balanced, without the overpowering cloves that many have, and not needing a lemon to hide overpowering sweetness. Summit, I heart you.
Adventures in maltiness
Week 30: Schell Firebrick (July 21-27) | Reviewed on July 23rd, 2008
I like it when a flavor profile can be represented (like malt) without being obnoxious. Firebrick does that. The maltiness is mouth-filling (that’s what she said) but not overwhelming. A smooth dark beer for the summer time!
Best of both worlds?
Week 29: Cold Spring Moonlight Ale (July 14-20) | Reviewed on July 23rd, 2008
I want to preface this: I don’t think this beer is bad. However…
This strikes me as an attempt to take two mediocre beers and make a decent one. It reminds of what Newcastle could taste like if it wasn’t so sweet.
Lemony, but not a shandy
Week 25: Brau Brothers Pale Ale (June 16-22) | Reviewed on June 17th, 2008
Brau Brother’s Whirly Bird was not at Surdyk’s as of June 16th, so Becca got a 6-pack of the Pale Ale. Never before have I had a beer with such a strong lemon flavor, unless I overdid it lemon-ing on a Hefe. The website calls it a session beer, but I don’t know. If there is a hops bitterness, I miss it because it gets slammed by lemon tanginess.
1800 IPA is a gateway drug
Week 24: Town Hall 1800 IPA (June 9-15) | Reviewed on June 11th, 2008
I don’t usually choose to drink IPAs. They typically have this sharp edge that is unpleasant to me. That being said, I really liked this beer. It is very well rounded and made for a perfect accompaniment to the fried green beans and bleu burger I had. I have to agree with Rett on the Porter, it was just a little bit too much on the creamy, sweet side. It reminded me of an cold mocha.
Marmalade?
Week 23: Surly Bitter Brewer (June 2-8) | Reviewed on June 5th, 2008
Maybe I am missing something.
This is a hoppy, toasty brew with a long, bitter finish and kind of a flowery smell. Not as creamy as I like from an English-style bitter, but good nonetheless. However, I can’t discern anything that I would describe as marmalade.
Maybe i need more marmalade experience.
Not the Hef.
Week 21: Cold Spring Colonial Hefeweizen Pub Pint (May 19-25) | Reviewed on May 29th, 2008
I bought this beer before it officially was announced. That means that I got the Pale Ale instead. I really liked it. This was not a Pale like Summit makes. There is significantly less hops, and much more balance. Great, east to drink beer!
Easy to drink
Week 22: Schell Lakemaid (May 26-June1) | Reviewed on May 29th, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised to see that the muni liquor store had the Lakemaid. All they offered were 12 packs, but no beer goes to waste in my house anyway.
This beer is light, both in color and flavor. There is definitely more malt than hops. What I really appreciate is that there is no aftertaste. It really is a crisp, clean, easy to drink beer. Erin might even like it.
Good to drink, not sip.
Week 5: Summit Winter (January 28-February 3) | Reviewed on February 5th, 2008
This beer is very well balanced. There is never an explosion of hops, malt, chocolate, coffee, yeast, or anything else that might turn people off. It should be appreciated by everyone, only the weakest of beer drinkers will shun this brew. There is a slight chemical aftertaste, but barely noticeable. Overall, well done.