McDermottDrink Profile

Small draft at O&B. Slightly darker than the IPA a bit further down my feed. Thin but sturdy head. Light malty "beer" nose. Taste good like a lawnmower beer, but with a bit more maltiness. A touch more German hop to keep it from getting sweet. Nice for me, and your dad will like it, too.

Tried from Draft from Orange & Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room on 30 Aug 2025 at 18:23

McDermottDrink updated a beer: Batavia Lager brewed by Sturdy Shelter Brewing
8 months ago

McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Strawberry Rhubarb from New Glarus Brewing Company

8 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Sample Pour. Fruit red color under a fizzy head. Not much of any rhubarb in the nose, but some fine strawberries and cream. A little more tart than my previous cherry Serendipity, But the creamy note continues on the palate. A bit more complex than a meter fruity ale, and likeable for that reason.

Tried from Can on 30 Aug 2025 at 18:15

McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Serendipity from New Glarus Brewing Company

8 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

Sample from some fantasy football drafters at the bar. Big big cherry nose. Red Cherry juice color, a little fuzzy foam still there. Both sweet and tart cherry taste at the same time. I'm thinking of a cordial, but it's still light like a regular beer. Somehow getting a Robitussin now at the end, bit it's really nothing like that.

Tried from Can on 30 Aug 2025 at 18:09

McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

RTB IPA from Roaring Table Brewing Co

8 months ago

7.3/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7

Small draft at O&B shows a brilliant straw body under a sudsy head. Giant pine and carry smell of Western hops, as described. Taste is practically all hop, but I'm a nice way. Lighter malts do keep the mouth feel light, inviting session enjoyment.

Tried from Draft from Orange & Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room on 30 Aug 2025 at 17:54

McDermottDrink has a new beer style achievement

Level 10 for Belgian Style ticks with a total of 250 ticks of this master style.
Rouge / Red (La Première) 2005 from Bières de Chimay (Abbaye de Scourmont) was the one that did it!
8 months ago

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McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Rouge / Red (La Première) (2005) from Bières de Chimay (Abbaye de Scourmont)

8 months ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 5.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5

75 CL corked bottle from my cellar. Pours dark reddish brown, slight fizz that disappears quickly. Smell is pretty light. Most of the dubbel style note has faded out, but it hasn't turned. Taste has similarly faded, or maybe I'm too used to the thick malty American versions of Dubbel styles. Very wine-y overtures, with a bit of malt sweetness. Mouthfeel is a bit light, but wine character keeps it worthwhile.

Tried from Bottle on 30 Aug 2025 at 03:36

McDermottDrink added a new beer Rouge / Red (La Première) (2005) by Bières de Chimay (Abbaye de Scourmont)
8 months ago

McDermottDrink has a new beer style achievement

Level 10 for Belgian Style ticks with a total of 250 ticks of this master style.
Pere Jacques (2011) from Goose Island Beer Company was the one that did it!
8 months ago

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McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Pere Jacques (2011) from Goose Island Beer Company

8 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Another dive into the cellar tonight. Rich malt smell, with some wheat flakes in the nose, too. Belgian dubbel color is a deep brown, nearly opaque. Hearty, malty Belgian beer taste. Nothing has gone off in nearly 15 years and two cellar moves. Just an amazingly preserved beer.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2025 at 02:34