Monthly Archives: March 2013

Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout (2012)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “A malt-forward monster, highlighting the depths of malt flavor. Narwhal Imperial Stout is inspired by the mysterious creature that thrives in the deepest fathoms of the frigid Arctic Ocean. Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with … Continue reading →

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Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock

Posted on March 30, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “A beer that has a dominant malty taste. This beer’s origins in a monk’s recipe are reflected in its heartiness. The Pope of Beers, Conrad Seidl, describes it as: ‘Almost black with a very slight red tone, a sensational, … Continue reading →

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Samuel Smith Organic Strawberry Fruit Beer

Posted on March 30, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Handcrafted at Melbourn Bros’ tiny brewery set in a time warp in Stamford using the old manually operated brewing equipment. Finest organically grown barley and wheat are used to create a complex ale which, having undergone primary and … Continue reading →

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Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout

Posted on March 21, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Brewed with well water (the original well at the Old Brewery, sunk in 1758, is still in use, with the hard well water being drawn from 85 feet underground); fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create an … Continue reading →

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Great Divide Brewing Co. Yeti Imperial Stout

Posted on March 20, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “YETI IMPERIAL STOUT is an onslaught of the senses. It starts with big, roasty malt flavor that gives way to rich caramel and toffee notes. YETI gets its bold hop character from an enormous quantity of American hops. … Continue reading →

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Southern Tier Choklat

Posted on March 17, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From The Brewery:  “The Popal Vuh, the sacred book of the Maya, unfolds a complex web of mystery around a beverage known as xocoatl (ch-co-atle). At Southern Tier, we were not surprised that hieroglyphics of the ancient Maya depict chocolate being poured … Continue reading →

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Guinness Draught (Pub Cans)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm, settle, breathe in the moment, then break through the smooth, light head to the bittersweet reward. Unmistakeably GUINNESS®, from the first velvet sip to the last, lingering drop. … Continue reading →

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Green Flash Brewing Co. Double Stout Black Ale

Posted on March 15, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Golden naked oats mashed with dark crystal and robust roasted malts create a luscious black brew with satin smooth finish. An old-world style, done the Green Flash way. Big, bold, flavorful and complex.” “With a modern view … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams Dark Depths

Posted on March 15, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Bottle:  “Across the cold and brackish waters of the Baltic, the English porter was transformed, from a mild ale to a dark and complex lager that confounds definition.   Immersed in dark, roasted malts and a bold citrus hop … Continue reading →

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Kona Brewing Co. Pipeline Porter

Posted on March 13, 2013 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Rich & Roasty: Pipeline Porter is smooth and dark with a distinctive roasty aroma and earthy complexity from its diverse blends of premium malted barley. This celebration of malt unites with freshly roasted 100% Kona coffee grown … Continue reading →

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