by Ding | Jul 27, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Beer Styles, Rauchbier, Rogue Ales, Smoked Beer
Ding Points: 43.50 Pour: 40.00, Nose: 70.00, Palate: 40.00, Mouth: 50.00, Global: 30.00 Tasting Notes: I picked up this 22 oz bottle at a price of $10.99. I finally gave in and purchased it, based largely on the fact that in other places in the last couple of months,... by Ding | Apr 13, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Crown Valley Brewing Company, Rauchbier, Smoked Beer
Ding Points: 52.50 Pour: 60.00, Nose: 50.00, Palate: 50.00, Mouth: 60.00, Global: 50.00 Tasting Notes: Strange one, this. Pour is a light amber, slightly hazed color with absolutely no sign of the black malts mentioned on the label. Head and lace are both quite poor,... by Ding | Feb 26, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Rauchbier, Samuel Adams (BBC)
Ding Points: 69.50 Pour: 80.00, Nose: 70.00, Palate: 70.00, Mouth: 70.00, Global: 60.00 Tasting Notes: In a nutshell, I think it’s worth saying that if a hybrid beer should taste like a combination of the styles, then this beer absolutely nails it. In that...