What: Avery Brewing Company - 14th Anniversary Ale
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Tulip Glass
Price: $4.99 (22 oz)
Where: Home
When: November 4, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: Wow! This beer has a ton of stuff going on! A lot of malt and a lot of tart fruit (not a tart apple, but maybe cherry?). It's a little boozy (although as it warms, it surprisingly is less apparent), but not too bad. This is super carbonated also - when I first poured it, there was a huge foam head, but it quickly disappeared. Also, this is a dark beer - darker than I expected - stout like dark. This is my first Avery beer and I'm glad I bought some others. It's a departure from the IPA, hop bomb stuff I normally drink, but I like it (especially for the price).
Ratebeer Link: yeah - you probably know about the problems at ratebeer - they're struggling a bit right now.
Showing posts with label Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Show all posts
November 4, 2008
April 17, 2008
Stone Brewing Co. - 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale
What: Stone Brewing Co. - 06.06.06 Vertical Epic Ale
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $7.99 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 16, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: After trying the 2005 Epic Ale, I decided I might as well open this one up and give it a whirl. I enjoyed this one much more than the 2005 version. the 2006 was much darker than the 2005. It was maltier, smoother and I didn't notice any alcohol flavor like I did in the 2005. Now I feel obligated to track down the 2007 and give it a try. Any suggestions on where I might find it. I didn't really look for it at the Crown in Fishers, but I don't remember seeing it.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-060606-vertical-epic-ale/60065/
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $7.99 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 16, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: After trying the 2005 Epic Ale, I decided I might as well open this one up and give it a whirl. I enjoyed this one much more than the 2005 version. the 2006 was much darker than the 2005. It was maltier, smoother and I didn't notice any alcohol flavor like I did in the 2005. Now I feel obligated to track down the 2007 and give it a try. Any suggestions on where I might find it. I didn't really look for it at the Crown in Fishers, but I don't remember seeing it.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-060606-vertical-epic-ale/60065/
April 16, 2008
Stone Brewing Co. - 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale
What: Stone Brewing Co. - 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $8.49 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 14, 2008
Rating: 4
Comments: I stumbled upon this beer at Crown Liquors up in Fishers (great store, by the way). I wasn't paying very close attention and just assumed this was the most current version of the Anniversary brew. Well, after I opened it I realized, nope - its from 2005. I decided to crack it open while doing some work (ya know, for the real job). Once it warmed up a bit, the flavors really developed. Unfortunately what also developed was a pretty strong alcohol flavor. It has the flavor of something that's been in a bourbon barrel. I'm normally not a fan of this type of beer, but this one is pretty decent.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-050505-vertical-epic-ale/46629/
Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $8.49 (23 oz.)
Where: Home
When: April 14, 2008
Rating: 4
Comments: I stumbled upon this beer at Crown Liquors up in Fishers (great store, by the way). I wasn't paying very close attention and just assumed this was the most current version of the Anniversary brew. Well, after I opened it I realized, nope - its from 2005. I decided to crack it open while doing some work (ya know, for the real job). Once it warmed up a bit, the flavors really developed. Unfortunately what also developed was a pretty strong alcohol flavor. It has the flavor of something that's been in a bourbon barrel. I'm normally not a fan of this type of beer, but this one is pretty decent.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/stone-050505-vertical-epic-ale/46629/
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