1101. Mönchshof Kellerbräu
In early December Jadyn and I went to Lord Hobo for dinner. Lord Hobo opened in late November in what was, until recently, the B side Lounge, after what seemed like an endless licensing process. The new spot is a (perhaps unfortunately named) project of Daniel Lanigan, who was behind The Moan and Dove, a beer bar in Amherst.
Having been lukewarm on the B Side (great blue cheese fries and cocktails, but overpriced food) I have to say that I'm happy with the change. Lord Hobo has an upscale Gastropub feel, with a menu that has an upscale pub fare feel, and a stellar beer list. The B Side's booths have been replaced with tables, giving the space a more open feel, and the maroon walls lined with art give it a more polished feel. My only complaint was the two flat screen televisions, that really just serve to distract.
We started with the artisanal cheeseplate with bread, coarse salt, truffle honey, a fruit preserve, and three rather pungent cheeses.
For our entrees Jadyn had the wild mushroom polenta with grilled vegetables, and I had the oxtail gnocchi in a parmesan cream sauce. The gnocchi were surprisingly soft and yielding, and the oxtail was prepared in a slightly sweet sauce that complemented it well.
I had two half-liter steins of Mönchshof Kellerbräu, one ordered while we waited, and the second with dinner.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Kulmbacher Brauerei
Alcohol: 5.40%
Serving: Tap
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance: 4.0 | Smell: 4.0 | Taste: 4.0 | Mouthfeel: 4.5 | Drinkability: 5.0
Overall: 4.15
Mönchshof Kellerbräu poured a cloudy copper, and was topped by a nice, white head that faded to a film, leaving patchy lace. The aroma was moderately malty with a light bit of hops. The malts were toasty, bready, and had a hint of caramel, while the hops were grassy with a light, bright, citric note
Toasty malts upfront let through a mild bready sweetness. The breadiness comes to the fore in the center, and meets the mild grassy and citric flavors from the hops. The hop bitterness appears in the finish and lingers, but isn't strong. Its presence is enough to cut the malts, and give a nice finish. This Keller Bier is crisp, and light with a seltzer like carbonation in finish and mild dryness.
I thought that this beer was very nice. It was crisp and light, but balanced.
In early December Jadyn and I went to Lord Hobo for dinner. Lord Hobo opened in late November in what was, until recently, the B side Lounge, after what seemed like an endless licensing process. The new spot is a (perhaps unfortunately named) project of Daniel Lanigan, who was behind The Moan and Dove, a beer bar in Amherst.
Having been lukewarm on the B Side (great blue cheese fries and cocktails, but overpriced food) I have to say that I'm happy with the change. Lord Hobo has an upscale Gastropub feel, with a menu that has an upscale pub fare feel, and a stellar beer list. The B Side's booths have been replaced with tables, giving the space a more open feel, and the maroon walls lined with art give it a more polished feel. My only complaint was the two flat screen televisions, that really just serve to distract.
We started with the artisanal cheeseplate with bread, coarse salt, truffle honey, a fruit preserve, and three rather pungent cheeses.
For our entrees Jadyn had the wild mushroom polenta with grilled vegetables, and I had the oxtail gnocchi in a parmesan cream sauce. The gnocchi were surprisingly soft and yielding, and the oxtail was prepared in a slightly sweet sauce that complemented it well.
I had two half-liter steins of Mönchshof Kellerbräu, one ordered while we waited, and the second with dinner.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Kulmbacher Brauerei
Alcohol: 5.40%
Serving: Tap
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance: 4.0 | Smell: 4.0 | Taste: 4.0 | Mouthfeel: 4.5 | Drinkability: 5.0
Overall: 4.15
Mönchshof Kellerbräu poured a cloudy copper, and was topped by a nice, white head that faded to a film, leaving patchy lace. The aroma was moderately malty with a light bit of hops. The malts were toasty, bready, and had a hint of caramel, while the hops were grassy with a light, bright, citric note
Toasty malts upfront let through a mild bready sweetness. The breadiness comes to the fore in the center, and meets the mild grassy and citric flavors from the hops. The hop bitterness appears in the finish and lingers, but isn't strong. Its presence is enough to cut the malts, and give a nice finish. This Keller Bier is crisp, and light with a seltzer like carbonation in finish and mild dryness.
I thought that this beer was very nice. It was crisp and light, but balanced.
Labels: Keller Bier
860. Brooklyn Keller Helles
Jadyn and I went to Christopher's in porter Square for drinks on July 17th. I neglected to bring my notebook, so this is what was jotted down after-the-fact.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery
Alcohol: 5.00%
Serving: Tap
Style: Keller Bier
A nice, clear, straw golden. Topped by a white head that fades to a film. Leaves patchy lace. The aroma i sweet with a bit of citrus and a mineral yeastiness. Clean on the palate. Lightly sweet with a grassy, herbal bitterness in the finish, and a clean, crisp graininess. Light-bodied with a good amount of carbonation.
Jadyn and I went to Christopher's in porter Square for drinks on July 17th. I neglected to bring my notebook, so this is what was jotted down after-the-fact.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery
Alcohol: 5.00%
Serving: Tap
Style: Keller Bier
A nice, clear, straw golden. Topped by a white head that fades to a film. Leaves patchy lace. The aroma i sweet with a bit of citrus and a mineral yeastiness. Clean on the palate. Lightly sweet with a grassy, herbal bitterness in the finish, and a clean, crisp graininess. Light-bodied with a good amount of carbonation.
Labels: Keller Bier
597. Eichbaum Kellerbier Naturtrüb
Christian, my friend/labmate, went to Germany for a wedding in November and brought me back a bottle of Eichbaum Kellerbier. This comes in a brown 500 mL flip-top bottle. I served it in my NERAX pint glass at around 45º F.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Eichbaum Brauereien AG Käfertaler
Alcohol: 4.80%
Serving: Bottle, 500 mL
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance (4.5): Pours a hazy, brilliant golden with a two-finger, creamy, white head that thins to a film leaving patchy lace.
Smell (3.5): Caramel maltiness with a strong, pleasant fruitiness, notes of citrus and apricot. Hops are very low. The fruity aromas are great, but it could use some more hop aroma.
Taste (3.5): Fruitness is first evident followed by a bit of spiciness through the center to the finish, which has a bit of citric tartness and a moderate lingering hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light-bodied, low carbonation, crisp, but a tad watery in the finish.
Drinkability (5.0): Very easy to drink and refreshing.
Overall (3.85): I liked the fruitiness a lot, but the hop bitterness could be a little higher.
Christian, my friend/labmate, went to Germany for a wedding in November and brought me back a bottle of Eichbaum Kellerbier. This comes in a brown 500 mL flip-top bottle. I served it in my NERAX pint glass at around 45º F.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Eichbaum Brauereien AG Käfertaler
Alcohol: 4.80%
Serving: Bottle, 500 mL
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance (4.5): Pours a hazy, brilliant golden with a two-finger, creamy, white head that thins to a film leaving patchy lace.
Smell (3.5): Caramel maltiness with a strong, pleasant fruitiness, notes of citrus and apricot. Hops are very low. The fruity aromas are great, but it could use some more hop aroma.
Taste (3.5): Fruitness is first evident followed by a bit of spiciness through the center to the finish, which has a bit of citric tartness and a moderate lingering hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Light-bodied, low carbonation, crisp, but a tad watery in the finish.
Drinkability (5.0): Very easy to drink and refreshing.
Overall (3.85): I liked the fruitiness a lot, but the hop bitterness could be a little higher.
393. Harpoon Kellerbier (100 Barrel Series #13)
Published by Unknown on Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 3:22 AM.
393. Harpoon Kellerbier (100 Barrel Series #13)
I purchased this one at Kappy's, a liquor store in Malden that looks like it's housed in an old used car dealership. I let this one warm and served it in my NERAX pint glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Harpoon Brewery
Alcohol: 5.20 %
Serving: 22 oz. bottle
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance (4.5): Pours a hazy amber with a creamy off-white head with excellent retention and lacing.
Smell (3.5): Aromas of yeast, sweet fruitiness, citrus and hops.
Taste (4.0): Lightly sweet and toasty malts, citric tartness, and a pronounced hoppy bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Tingly-carbonation, smooth and medium-bodied.
Drinkability (4.0): Nicely balanced and tatsy.
Overall (3.95): I liked the assertive bitterness in this beer. The sweetness from the malts doesn't overpower and mask the hops.
The lace left on the glass looked sort of like a tree:
I purchased this one at Kappy's, a liquor store in Malden that looks like it's housed in an old used car dealership. I let this one warm and served it in my NERAX pint glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Harpoon Brewery
Alcohol: 5.20 %
Serving: 22 oz. bottle
Style: Keller Bier
Appearance (4.5): Pours a hazy amber with a creamy off-white head with excellent retention and lacing.
Smell (3.5): Aromas of yeast, sweet fruitiness, citrus and hops.
Taste (4.0): Lightly sweet and toasty malts, citric tartness, and a pronounced hoppy bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (3.5): Tingly-carbonation, smooth and medium-bodied.
Drinkability (4.0): Nicely balanced and tatsy.
Overall (3.95): I liked the assertive bitterness in this beer. The sweetness from the malts doesn't overpower and mask the hops.
The lace left on the glass looked sort of like a tree:
Labels: Harpoon Brewery, Keller Bier, Reviews
