Sometimes enjoying a beverage requires the correct glassware. Many of us have our favorite glass or mug that makes beer taste better; then there are some beers that tell you what kind of glass you should use. Rather than run out to Pottery Barn for some outrageously priced barware, take a look at what you have at your disposal.
You have your standard issue pint glass, Sea Dog and Yuengling, which are perfect for drinking any beer. I like using the Yuengling style glass for Guinness style beers due to the shape of the glass. The Sea Dog style is
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Beer Review: Harpoon, Ginger Wheat
by J Frazzetta on March 1st, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
If you’ve ever been to a good sushi restaurant, you know they give you a few ginger slices to help cleanse your palate between bites. Imagine that flavor with a little bit of lemon and honey, mix it with hops, barley and water, and you’d have this beer.
I’ve had beers that boast about the flavor being ‘up front’, this one can boast all it wants to. Right off, you would think you are smelling Canada Dry, and the carbonation almost leads you to believe that this is ginger ale you are drinking. But, no, it is beer. I
If you’ve ever been to a good sushi restaurant, you know they give you a few ginger slices to help cleanse your palate between bites. Imagine that flavor with a little bit of lemon and honey, mix it with hops, barley and water, and you’d have this beer.
I’ve had beers that boast about the flavor being ‘up front’, this one can boast all it wants to. Right off, you would think you are smelling Canada Dry, and the carbonation almost leads you to believe that this is ginger ale you are drinking. But, no, it is beer. I
Beer Review: Moosbacher, Lager
by J Frazzetta on February 24th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap; Bottle
A few weeks ago, I found myself in Nashua buying a few Bavarian beers. Considering I’m not too familiar with beers from this region, I picked up a few bottles to help educate myself. You learn something new everyday, right? That’s what I was thinking.
I decided to start with the lager, since I enjoy lagers and just made my own. I find lagers to be an easy beer to drink any time of year. I had this beer chilled in a big glass, and I was very happy with the golden color. I had a healthy swig and
A few weeks ago, I found myself in Nashua buying a few Bavarian beers. Considering I’m not too familiar with beers from this region, I picked up a few bottles to help educate myself. You learn something new everyday, right? That’s what I was thinking.
I decided to start with the lager, since I enjoy lagers and just made my own. I find lagers to be an easy beer to drink any time of year. I had this beer chilled in a big glass, and I was very happy with the golden color. I had a healthy swig and
Beer Review: Belhaven, Scottish Ale
by J Frazzetta on February 15th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Tap and can
When it comes to Scottish ales, we got off on the wrong foot. I’ve had Sam Adams and a few other variations that did not impress me. For a long time I stayed away from Scottish ales because I thought they all had that burned bitter flavor to them, and I didn’t want to have any part. Then one day I was out with friends, and one of my buddies got a Belhaven and soon after I got a Belhaven. I wish I had this Scottish ale before all the others.
Either way you pour it in
When it comes to Scottish ales, we got off on the wrong foot. I’ve had Sam Adams and a few other variations that did not impress me. For a long time I stayed away from Scottish ales because I thought they all had that burned bitter flavor to them, and I didn’t want to have any part. Then one day I was out with friends, and one of my buddies got a Belhaven and soon after I got a Belhaven. I wish I had this Scottish ale before all the others.
Either way you pour it in
Beer Review: Monk’s Cafe, Flemish Sour Ale
by J Frazzetta on February 8th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: bottle
I know what you’re thinking: sour ale? Why would anyone want to drink something that is sour? I’ve heard of sour ales before, but I had never tried one. When I came across this I thought I would give it a try. Much to my surprise, I kind of enjoyed it.
When I poured this into my glass I noticed that it had a really nice red color; this had a better red tint than most red ales I’ve drunk. As soon as I opened the bottle I smelled something strange. It wasn’t an overpowering sour smell, it reminded
I know what you’re thinking: sour ale? Why would anyone want to drink something that is sour? I’ve heard of sour ales before, but I had never tried one. When I came across this I thought I would give it a try. Much to my surprise, I kind of enjoyed it.
When I poured this into my glass I noticed that it had a really nice red color; this had a better red tint than most red ales I’ve drunk. As soon as I opened the bottle I smelled something strange. It wasn’t an overpowering sour smell, it reminded
