Joe Lunchpail says Da Earth ain’t yer Mudder!
August 20th, 2008
It says so right on the bottle. I was very pleased with this selection. Toasty, slightly citrus, and hoppy enough to give the sniffer a good whiff. The Planet may be Angry, but I was quite happy with it.
Erica says Hoppy, but not too hoppy.
June 19th, 2008
For some reason the first whiff reminded me of my first homebrew (the St Paul Porter from Northern Brewer), not that the flavors even remotely resemble each other.
It was deliciously creamy with nice non-overwhelming hop flavor. I’m not a huge fan of hoppy beers. This is a great balance for me.
Rett says Ready to take flight
May 1st, 2008
I had a great time at the Ugly Mug, although there was definitely a lot of room for improvement in the service. I’m never able to relax until I know my beer is at least on it’s way, and after waiting for about 10 minutes as the server passed us up multiple times, I just went to the bar.
Whatever, the beer was tasty, and at $2.50 a pint it was a great deal. It was also fun to hear first hand from Jeff all about the beer and how they taste-tested many different concentrations, ending up with the 25/1 beer to coffee ratio. Oh and I should mention that even though the server was non-existent, we did manage to order some food. It was bountiful, we must have had 5 enormous chicken tenders, only they were actually full chicken breasts, and the mini hamburgers were more like quarter pounders. I’d go back, but I’d sit at the bar.
Joe Lunchpail says Where can I find a barrel and a waterfall?
March 31st, 2008
The mildly hoppy aroma complements the hints of clove flavoring quite well. The taste lingers on your tongue long enough to be enjoyable without being overdone. Not overly hoppy, just enough to let you know they’re present, but not enough to have to do the roof of the mouth/tongue smack thing. It’s not a beer that I would typically buy, but I’m glad that I joined Brew 52, otherwise I would probably have never just picked one up.
By the end of the bottle, the spice-y aftertaste begins to take hold. I wonder how my breath smells to other people after drinking this? By the way, the guy on the bottle reminds me of a lot of the empty suits I see walking in the skyway during lunch hour. Classic. Re: the bottles being too big? I disagree. Just better for sharing the wealth, though my girlfriend didn’t like it much. Oh well, more for me I guess. Things could be far worse.
CJ Camp says eh
March 30th, 2008
Some of my favorite beers are English barley wines.
I can’t quite figure out what it is with this beer, and it’s been the same with the other Flat Earth beers: Close, but not quite what they’re presumably shooting for. And not quite what I’d be eager to drink again.
I know I want more body, more flavor and more finish from a barley wine. I don’t know. I feel kind of bad slagging it, ’cause it sounds like the brewers are decent folk.
I guess it left me uninspired. Thus, probably the dullest review I’ve ever written on here…
Rett says Hostel Warlock
March 30th, 2008
What if instead of suggesting food pairings they had recommended movies to watch while tasting a beer? I certainly don’t think anyone would recommend Hostel Part 2, which is what we watched last night while I drank my Warlock. But I definitely think over-the-top horror is the right genre. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Descent, or even Hostel Part 1, would be good. Not just because of the name Warlock, but because you need a 9%+ alcohol drink to make it through one of these. What do you think Jeff?
DeRushaJ says Flat Earth Hits It Again
March 9th, 2008
I must say, I’m really impressed with the two Flat Earth beers I’ve sampled. Cygnus cost about $4 for the giant bottle of brew, and it was great. Dark, tasty, no aftertaste. At this point, the beers are so good, if they insist the earth is flat, I’m inclined to believe them.
Ang says Delightful
February 29th, 2008
I enjoyed it quite a bit. It’s a dark, heavy beer that isn’t too dark or too heavy. It’s like an oatmeal stout for pussies. And sometimes, I’m a pussy.
moe says Flat Earth Cygnus X-1
February 25th, 2008
Got to love a beer created as a tribute to the brewers favorite band - Rush. I had it on tap at the new Acadia Cafe. I’ve really been into porters the past few months, but this didn’t hit me right away. I’m really going to have to do more research for this beer before coming up with an honest review of it.
CJ Camp says my grandmother suffered from dementia late in life
February 24th, 2008
“My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life…” -Ayn Rand
begat
“Live for yourself. There’s no one else more worth living for. Begging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry out for more.”
and
“I set a course just east of Lyra and northwest of Pegasus. Flew into the light of Deneb, sailed across the Milky Way.” -Neil Peart
begat
“This robust English style porter… has a creamy mocha chocolate flavor with a hint of spice.” -Flat Earth Brewing Company
Is this beer a delicious distillation of countless nineteen-year-olds’ favorite fantasy/philosophy? Or is it merely another bastard grandchild of a cold, bizarre Russian woman?
Mac says A Good Beer for a Cold Night
February 20th, 2008
My wife is laughing at me because I took the thermometer out to check the temp of the beer after I poured it. I like my Stouts and Porters warmer. So instead of putting the bottles in the fridge, I put in down the basement. Usually, I leave them down there for a awhile to cool, but in this case I didn’t so I wanted to know the temp—60 degrees a little warm, but not too bad. Anyway, I found this to be interesting Porter. It has a great chocolate aroma and taste. I agree with the bottle–a nice beer to drink next to the fire on a cold winter’s night!!
Reebs says Flat Earth or Flat Beer?
February 19th, 2008
Maybe it was just the big bottle and fun label that got me overly excited for the contents inside, but it was just okay to me. Slightly boring for the taste buds, but not a bad beer overall. The brewers description mentioned a creamy mocha chocolate flavor- I could taste the chocolate flavor, but being an avid chocolate lover I’d have to say I didn’t taste creamy mocha chocolate.
al says On my ship the Rocinante/ wheeling through the galaxies/ headed for the heart of Cygnus/ headlong into mystery
February 19th, 2008
“Not a fan of Rush/ a bit too trippy for me / this porter rocks, though.”Haiku #5, collect ‘em all.Pouring this into a Flat Earth snifter, maybe not the perfect vessel, but my FE pint glass is dirty. Dark, fairly black, nicely toasted tan head. Roasty, bittersweet nose, some espresso notes, cocoa, vanilla & cream. Rye really comes through.Solid. Good entry on the palate, even, smoothish, well-balanced, dry finish. Roasty, some coffee feel, some chocolate, hardly any sweetness, ultimately dry. Medium bodied, long, dry finish. Like they say on the label, it really is a porter like no other, and I’ve got to give it up for that. Very satisfactory. I’m partial to porters, and I think they’ve got a winner, here. 6.5% alcohol, a bit high for a porter, but when it’s as cold as it is tonight, I’ll take all the heat I can get!This pleases me the more I drink it. Great to have another well-done locally-brewed porter, and an acceptable alternative to Surly Bender!
Josh says Punchless Porter
February 18th, 2008
I found Cygnus X-1 didn’t live up to my expectations. It was a good beer, I could drink more then one in a sitting, but it wasn’t as flavorful as I was expecting. I could taste the creamy chocolate but maybe I’m not experienced enough to appreciate such subtle flavors. I guess I like my porters with a little more punch.
Rett says Beer and baby, both enjoyable
February 18th, 2008
I shared a bottle of Cygnus X-1 with my friend Kase as I got to meet his new baby Miles tonight. Both the beer and the baby were quite enjoyable. I would also describe both as light, Miles because he’s a 7 lb baby, and the beer because despite the creamy flavor it felt crisp and light in my mouth. The similarities end there for I did not taste the baby, much to Kase’s relief. I will definitely be having more of this beer, and I hope to be invited back to see Miles again.
vonklebs says its not you, its me
January 22nd, 2008
Dear Belgian-Style Pale Ale, I have decided to stop seeing you for awhile. I started our relationship off with high hopes, and feel I have put more into it than you have. I dont thinks its you, it may be me. I acknowledge your Belgium yeast-e-ness, and biscuit-e-ness; but i just cant quite get a taste for a long term relationship. Maybe in the future we will try this again?
atankgirl says Flat Earth falls a bit flat, then rounds out.
January 18th, 2008
I’ll be honest. I really wanted to like this beer – and I had high hopes. The label was non-offensive, the size was just up my alley (and I didn’t have to buy a 6-pack!) and the color was perfect. I decided to enjoy this brew with my Friday night pizza, just like the local brewers suggested. Thankfully, I imbibed before gorging, because the beer was actually good – before the Italian cuisine. However, once I added the pizza to my palette, the beer tasted like . . . old people. Thankfully, the 1 pint 6 oz size allowed for this error; after finishing the pizza and cleansing my palette, I tried again. This time, I was probably a bit under the influence, but I do believe the Earth came full circle and was enjoyable once again.
Mac says Excellent!
January 18th, 2008
I think my store just go this in today! So I braved the -30 windchill and got some. I am glad I did because this is a very tasty beer. I have decided week three is time to break out my new scientific system: the Mac-curate! Beer Rating system:
Taste: 3 out of 3 stars–drink it!
Cost: 1/2 out of 1 star
Other: 1/2 out of 1 star — I always like a big bottle of beer plus it feels like -30 outside (I drink to forget!!)!
Total: 4 stars
slickrick says Like a punctured Earth…
January 18th, 2008
If I could take all the things I love about the other Flat beer, Flat Tire, mix it with a smooth yet yeasty aftertaste add a mix of ambiguous flavors and gently let a beer maiden churn the fruits and oats into sublimeness, I would say it comes close to Flat Earth Belgium Pale Ale. Why close? Because like every good American I have a short attention span, pleasure seeker—although I can watch a whole soccer match. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the excellence of the Pale Ale but I want something different, the next best Flat beer and surely this doesn’t keep me from glancing around for the next beer maiden and her trusty fruit and oats.
Julie says Flat Earth, Full Taste
January 17th, 2008
Being a huge fan of IPAs and Pale Ale’s, I was wondering how this would compare to some of my favorites. I really like this beer! I enjoy hoppy beers, but the medium level of hops in this beer is a nice refreshing change to the super-hoppy ones. There is just the right amount of everything in this beer: the hops level, the orange tastes, and the toasted-ness.
The brewer says that it is inspired by (among others) Fat Tire. Let me tell you, I have drank many a beer from New Belgium Brewery and love their brews. But Fat Tire is my least favorite of theirs. Flat Earth’s Belgian Pale Ale far surpasses Fat Tire. Makes me proud to be a Minnesotan!
DeRushaJ says A Brew52 First! My Wife and I Agree On This Beer
January 16th, 2008
I know, stop the presses. My whole bit has been the, “I hate this beer” and “My wife loves it” routine. Well, more like, “I hate this beer” and Alyssa “doesn’t hate this beer.” But I digress.
We really enjoyed the Flat Earth Pale Ale. I reserved this beer at the Maple Grove liquor store, Princeton’s, and have been saving it. I’m glad I saved it for this occasion. The occasion of reviewing it.
The finish is clean, there’s no aftertaste, the flavor is full and enjoyable. I don’t usually like pale-ales, but I really liked this. The label says this beer has hints of “raisin, cherry and toast.” I really enjoyed the toast aspect of the beer. Toast-tastic, as far as I’m concerned. Toast-tastic. I also like how they recommend pairing the beer with “steamed mussels, pizza, a rack of lamb, or even a char-grilled steak.” I guess it goes with everything.
Anyway, this review has gone on too long. My only regret is that I shared this beer with a fellow reviewer, Tim Furnish. I wish I kept the whole thing for myself.
al says Smooth, snappy sessioner
January 15th, 2008
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peteryan says I dig it.
January 14th, 2008
Cracked open a bottle with dinner tonight, great smell, nice head when poured into the glass. The lady liked it, I liked it, the man sized bottle was gone quick. It has a strong initial taste and is a very drinkable beer, I will be buying this again.
Purchased at Sid’s for $2.99 plus tax(if I remember correctly, receipt was lost)
CJ Camp says I hate the big decisions
January 14th, 2008
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Rett says If they mated
January 14th, 2008
You know the segment on Conan O’Brian “If they Mated” where they show what the child of two completely different celebrities might look like? After a few you start to expect an ape-faced manish woman with some sort of beard or mustache, lipstick and a huge schnoz. Continue reading If they mated
MikeyB says A Not So Flat Beer
January 13th, 2008
Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale…I really enjoyed this beer. I purchased a couple bombers at the Apple Valley liqueur store for $3.49 each. I didn’t get a chance to pour some out in a glass because I brought them out to the ice house but it sure did smell damn good in the bottle. You can taste a little of the hops but it’s not over done so you can enjoy a couple bottles in a sitting. No nasty after taste. Just 100% pure Belgian goodness. If you like Fat Tire then you will like the Flat Earth. I also tried the Flat Earth Element 115 (good stuff but I will leave that for another review).