What beer are you drinking now? #4170

Memphis Made Fireside Amber Ale



Dark Amber color is almost cola like with a small, quickly diminishing white cap.

Aroma of malty malt with a touch of spicy hops. Dark roast is evident in the scent but no hint of bitterness.

Flavor is well balanced with emphasis on the dark yet sweet malt. I usually get bitterness with dark malts but this one is rich instead. Not really complex but has a touch of sweetness in the finish that comes as a surprise and rounds things off nicely. Hops are present all the way through and are just sharp enough to leave a very clean finish.

 

I like that beer. It's pretty easy-drinking.

 

O’Brien’s Lager at the source.,. Cheeeers!

Doesn’t get any fresher than this!

And here’s what’s playing right now:

 

This is a great way to start my day.

Black Forest German Lager - Moose Lake Brewing - Moose Lake, MN - Euro Dark Lager - 5% ABV

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/48340/694501/
3.98/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
From a 16oz can.

Beautiful crystal clear amber pouring beer. A bit of carbonation bubbles rising in the glass. The head is a white and 1 finger. The head is not long lasting at all. No lacing on the glass.
The aroma is a grainy, malty, buttery biscuit. There's a slight floral hint to the aroma.
This beer tastes a lot like the nose. It is a malty beer. Lots of grain/buttery biscuit flavor. Somewhat sweet tasting, almost like a hint of honey in this beer. Somewhat of a floral flavor in this beer.
Very smooth and full body in a small package. The body is almost creamy feeling.
This is damn delicious and a pleasure to drink.

 

Shiner Bock



This is good, no, let me rephrase that, this is quite good for what it is. It isn't a German Bock, it's a variation of AAL, and has met with wide acceptance because people like the flavor. Attractive brownish redish color, malt/hops appear in enough volume to be heard, texture is thinner than Euro styles but still medium, taste leaves a sense of sweetness without actually being sweet. Remarkably consistent, I get the impression this beer was designed to compete with the Vienna style lagers from South of the River. As a crossover from AALs this one performs well and the lack of roasted malt bitterness makes it an easy drinker. Works well with food, most any occasion, most any company.

Is popularity reason enough to buy it? Well, yeah.

 

Seldom Beer Co. (Miskatonic side project) Czech style dark lager, Chernobog.


My bracket is busted.

 

Live Oak Pilz at the Flying Saucer in downtown Houston. Miserable weather today, but it should clear up by tomorrow. Metal festivities start tonight headlined by the Swedish kings of doom.

 

Hopsicle Popsicle. White IPA from Uiltje.
It really tastes like a hoppy popsicle in a nice way. Maybe I should try to freeze this in summer.
Cheers

 

Some late morning coffee.

Night Moves - Drastic Measures Brewing - Wadena, MN - English Brown Ale - 5% ABV

I like this, though, the aroma is lacking the coffee.

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/55638/412066/

3.69/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From a 16oz can.

Dark brown pouring beer. When held to the light, amber hues shine through. The head is a tan and 1 finger. Long lasting and there's a bit of lacing on the glass.
Roasted malt nose. Hints of caramel. Not really getting the coffee in the aroma that is billed on the can.
Taste - I am getting the coffee in the flavor. I do get some roasted malt flavors. Some caramel. I also get a hint of milk chocolate and some vanilla.
Smooth body. Decent fullness.
While the aroma is lacking in what is billed on the can, the flavor makes up for it. Tasty.

 

Oh hey. Here's a nice brew. Singlecut St. Hubbins WC TIPA 11th Aniversary 11%. Cheers BAs!

 

O'Dell 90 Shilling. Great old-school amber.

 

I'm speaking for most UT grads in saying that I've pounded many Shiner Bocks. It was just a bit more expensive than Bud per keg.

 

Seldom Riveting Irish red

 

Greetings Folks!

This one makes for a great lunch!



Cheers Advocates!

 

Cheers y'all!

Saint Arnold Amber ale 6.2%

 

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