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Moylan's Brewery
Extra Special Bitter Ale

Extra Special Bitter Ale

Every time I see an American brewed beer with the ESB moniker, my heart sinks. On nearly every occasion that I recall, the resultant beer has been dreadfully disappointing, mainly because it has been so far away from the genuine article it often hurt my very soul to see/taste it. The usual issue is a hop profile that is way too high, and the added threat of a west coast brewery in this case doesn't exactly make me optimistic! We'll see. Somewhat confusingly this is called, 'Extra Special...

Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

12 oz bottle, Hop City, Atlanta, GA, USA. $2.49 for the single. Pour is a rich garnet body which looks good, but the head and lace are just woefully disappointing considering the style. I want a rich, dense head and (at least in part) because of the ABV and the way the alcohol is constructed in this beer I am disappointed. Lower the ABV and get a better beer is what I say. Anyway, nose has alcohol and quite a bit of sherry amongst the malt base. As expected and nice. Tastes reflect the nose...

Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale

Celts Golden Ale

$3.99 (I think) from Hop City, Atlanta, GA, USA. 22oz bottle. Bought this specifically to quench a thirst at the beginning of an Atlanta summer. Pour is bright with a touch of haze and exhibits a definite, dark golden color. It looks substantial unlike some others in the style. Nose has a touch of sweetness and some caramel malt presence. There is a crisp, hoppy bite and some good, sweet malts to compliment it. Tasty, simple and quenching, I like this a lot. Not especially complex, but at the...