Southern Tier IPA tasted

Southern Tier IPA tasted

I have never tasted anything from this brewery, but they have been around since 2002 and are out of Lakewood, NY.  The IPA appears to be one of the original beers they began producing.

Appearance: Classic light copper color. Slightly foggy body with white head a couple of fingers thick.  Head dissipates very slowly indicating a higher carbonation.

Nose: Malty quaffs mixed with very piney floral hops aromas.  A hint of something sweet, maybe caramel or citrus.  

Taste: Malty start takes a quick left into deep piney hoppy bitterness.  Yes there are caramel overtones that seep through creating a bit of sweetness against the lingering bitterness and the toasty maltyness.   Almost a creamy feel with the caramel and the well balanced slightly stronger pine traits.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy medium body that sits thickly in a mouthful. 

Drinkability: Above average, the taste is not at all disappointing. Good IPA.  I will certainly drink it once again. 

Overall: Very enjoyable!  Creamy malt balance with piney bitter-sweetness.

Serving type:  bottle

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Sam Adams Rebel IPA

Sam Adams Rebel IPA tasted
(on tap at Buffalo Wild Wings)

A: White frothy foam head with decent retention and lacing.  Clear color, golden hew.

S: Malty, wheat, almost biscuity aromas, hint of mild citrus quaffs. 

T: Not too hoppy almost mild which is consistent with a west coast style American Pale Ale, and a little light for a true IPA.  Sweet citrus undertones, maybe tangerine or grapefruit.  Decent malt base.




M: On the heavy side of a Medium body and a lighter creamy carbonation. 

O: Enjoyable and very drinkable.  I was hoping for a bit more punch from the hops and from all I've heard about it, but it's still another good Sam Adams beverage.

Serving type: tap

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Westmalle Trappist Triple Ale

Westmalle Trappist Triple Ale tasted

Appearance: Beautiful cloudy pale rusty orange with a nice thick head.  It has some serious lacing going on with a frothy, creamy head that stays put when swirling the pint glass.

Nose: Tartness, pungent lemon grass, apricot, pale malts aroma. 

Taste: A complex mouthful that starts a bit crisp and transitions into fruity overtones reminiscent of apricot smells.  Robust spice takes over with yeasty honey sweetness.  Fresh and full of some great layers.

Drinkability: So very smooth yet complex beauty.

Overall:  A fabulous Ale worth searching for.  Highly recommended!

Serving type: bottle

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David Ruiz is a Sales & Marketing pro who is unnaturally obsessed with good beer.  Contact him at beersnobber@yahoo.com