I went to The Muddy Charles, an on campus pub, to watch the Germany vs. Italy World Cup game this afternoon. I had a couple of beers and watched the game with some classmates I ran into.
163. Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Boston Beer Company
Alcohol: 5.20%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American Pale Wheat Ale
Appearance (4.0): Pours a brilliant hazy golden with a thick white head that fades and persists as a thin layer.
Smell (3.0): Light citric/lemon fruitiness and a light grainy aroma.
Taste (3.5): Lemon tartness, light sweetness. The finish is grainy and spicy with a very slight bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Tingly carbonation, oily, light dryness.
Drinkability (4.0): Refreshing.
Overall (3.75): Not an amazing beer, but nice enough. Definitely good for a hot and humid day.
397. Redhook IPA
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Redhook Ale Brewery
Alcohol: 6.51%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American IPA, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a clear amber with a thin creamy head.
Smell (3.5): Strong piney hop aromas, light fruity malts appear upon swirling.
Taste (3.0): A strong resiny hop bitterness is present throughout. Light toasty and fruity malts provide balance.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Oily and medium-bodied.
Drinkability (3.5): Easy enough to drink.
Overall (3.3): Not that bad, but not that good.
163. Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Boston Beer Company
Alcohol: 5.20%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American Pale Wheat Ale
Appearance (4.0): Pours a brilliant hazy golden with a thick white head that fades and persists as a thin layer.
Smell (3.0): Light citric/lemon fruitiness and a light grainy aroma.
Taste (3.5): Lemon tartness, light sweetness. The finish is grainy and spicy with a very slight bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Tingly carbonation, oily, light dryness.
Drinkability (4.0): Refreshing.
Overall (3.75): Not an amazing beer, but nice enough. Definitely good for a hot and humid day.
397. Redhook IPA
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Redhook Ale Brewery
Alcohol: 6.51%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American IPA, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a clear amber with a thin creamy head.
Smell (3.5): Strong piney hop aromas, light fruity malts appear upon swirling.
Taste (3.0): A strong resiny hop bitterness is present throughout. Light toasty and fruity malts provide balance.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Oily and medium-bodied.
Drinkability (3.5): Easy enough to drink.
Overall (3.3): Not that bad, but not that good.
Labels: American IPA, American Pale Wheat Ale, Boston Beer Company, Redhook Ale Brewery, Reviews
