401-403. Three Trips to John Harvard's in One Day
Published by Unknown on Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 12:10 AM.
So today I somehow managed to go to John Harvard's three times. I helped Brett move into her new apartment. I got to Harvard Square a little early so I went to John Harvard's for a beer. Then after we had finished Susan and I went for a beer. After a brief stop in lab and a stop at home to shower we met Brett and her mom at John Harvard's for dinner.
401. John Harvard's Demon DPA
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: 8.00%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American Double IPA, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a clear amber with a creamy off-white head. It leaves light lacing on the glass.
Smell (4.0): Sweet malts, fruity notes and strong hops.
Taste (3.5): Toasty malts, light fruitiness with a clean hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light bodied, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): Easy to drink, pleasing bitterness.
Overall (3.65): Pretty good, not one of my favorites DIPAs though.
402. John Harvard's Three Threads Porter
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: ?
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: English Porter, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with a creamy/fluffy beige head. Leaves patchy lace in the glass.
Smell (3.5): Sweet and roasted malts, hints of dark chocolate, light hops.
Taste (3.5): Roasted malts, burnt sugar, coffee, chocolate, with a hoppy bitterness in the finish. Overall the flavors were relatively mild.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Smooth, medium-light-bodied, low carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): Easy to drink and tasty.
Overall (3.75): Enjoyable, it really hit the spot after spending a couple hours moving. I'm guessing this is an English Porter since it was relatively mild.
403. John Harvard's Black Watch Stout
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: 4.0%
Serving: Draft, 20 oz.
Style: Irish Dry Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with a creamy beige nitro head. The inside of the glass is coated with lace.
Smell (4.0): The nose is fairly light. Hints of fruitiness and roasted aromas of chocolate and coffee.
Taste (4.0): There's a sweet light fruitiness upfront, with a roasted coffee bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light, low carbonation, smooth and a little watery.
Drinkability (4.0): Light, flavorful and easy to drink.
Overall (4.05): I'm not a huge fan of Irish Dry Stouts, but this is a great example. Much better than Guiness or Beamish.
401. John Harvard's Demon DPA
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: 8.00%
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: American Double IPA, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (3.5): Pours a clear amber with a creamy off-white head. It leaves light lacing on the glass.
Smell (4.0): Sweet malts, fruity notes and strong hops.
Taste (3.5): Toasty malts, light fruitiness with a clean hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light bodied, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): Easy to drink, pleasing bitterness.
Overall (3.65): Pretty good, not one of my favorites DIPAs though.
402. John Harvard's Three Threads Porter
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: ?
Serving: Draft, 16 oz.
Style: English Porter, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with a creamy/fluffy beige head. Leaves patchy lace in the glass.
Smell (3.5): Sweet and roasted malts, hints of dark chocolate, light hops.
Taste (3.5): Roasted malts, burnt sugar, coffee, chocolate, with a hoppy bitterness in the finish. Overall the flavors were relatively mild.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Smooth, medium-light-bodied, low carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): Easy to drink and tasty.
Overall (3.75): Enjoyable, it really hit the spot after spending a couple hours moving. I'm guessing this is an English Porter since it was relatively mild.
403. John Harvard's Black Watch Stout
Beer Stats:
Brewery: John Harvard's Brew House
Alcohol: 4.0%
Serving: Draft, 20 oz.
Style: Irish Dry Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with a creamy beige nitro head. The inside of the glass is coated with lace.
Smell (4.0): The nose is fairly light. Hints of fruitiness and roasted aromas of chocolate and coffee.
Taste (4.0): There's a sweet light fruitiness upfront, with a roasted coffee bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light, low carbonation, smooth and a little watery.
Drinkability (4.0): Light, flavorful and easy to drink.
Overall (4.05): I'm not a huge fan of Irish Dry Stouts, but this is a great example. Much better than Guiness or Beamish.
Labels: American Double IPA, English Porter, Irish Dry Stout, John Harvard's, Reviews
