Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Mostly opaque dark brown color. Small creamy tan head. Subtle roasted malt aroma hints at chocolate. Flavor is dark roasted malt with notes of chocolate, vanilla and a touch of licorice. Any evidence of salt is minimal. Somewhat sticky mouthfeel. Rich chocolatey malt finish. Tasty.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Dark brassy gold pour. Small dense white head. Fragrant spice aroma hints at cinnamon, ginger and clove. Crisp malty flavor upfront. Notes of vanilla, ginger, nutmeg and clove, as advertised. Wonderfully balanced malt and hops along with the holiday spices. Tasty.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy orange gold color. Rocky beige head leaves nice clinging lace. Big citrus hop aroma. Flavor is fresh pineapple, tangerine and mango. Creamy mouthfeel. A hint of booziness. Overall, a tasty Imperial IPA.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Clear yellow gold pour. Foamy beige head. Fragrant aroma of orange and ginger with a hint of cucumber. Flavor is sweet malt, cucumber, ginger, coriander and lemon peel. Light in body, not in flavor. Quite refreshing. Ginger dominates. Interesting.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Bright honey gold color. Large frothy off white head. Spotty lacing. Light biscuit malt aroma. Flavor is light, grainy malt. Flowery notes. Light bodied with a touch of honey. Faint citrus hop finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Medium gold pour. Large tight foamy beige head. Tart lemony malt aroma. Flavor is tart lemon, some saline and a touch of minerality. ight bodied and refreshing. Brief dry finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
16 ounce can. Opaque black color. Small creamy tan head. Dark roasted malt nose. Hints of espresso, smoke and dark chocolate. First sip brings notes of creamy dark chocolate, espresso and treacle. A very approachable Imperial Stout. Soft, enveloping mouthfeel. Layers of flavor include brown butter, dark toffee and chocolate ganache.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy amber orange color. Frothy beige head. Earthy citrus hop aroma hints at orange marmalade. First sip is toasted malt, orange peel and brown sugar. Soft mouthfeel. Resiny pine hops in finish. Definitely has a West Coast IPA character to it.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
16 ounce can. Number one with a bullet. Hazy medium gold color. Small creamy beige head. Subtle lemony citrus hop aroma. A bit of biscuit malt as well. Bittersweet grapefruit notes upfront. Bready malt base. Sharp citrus flavor. Peppery Hop finish.