Don't Need Winter To Enjoy This Boulevard Beer

Snow and Tell from Boulevard Brewing Company is an Oak Aged Scotch Ale that is a seasonal release and a beer I picked up and reviewed a while back. The beer carries an ABV if 6.3% and an IBU level of 25, making it attractive to those that may not like bittering. I did find this beer to be pretty smooth and one that did go down easy, characteristics for me of the brew included a nice caramel and toffee type feel, a nice sweetness from the malts, and an overall nice smoothness. There was some of the oak that came through in the taste, although the overall aromatics of the beer were somewhat low. Nonetheless, the beer proved to be decent enough and worth the try. Check out the video to see and hear more of my thoughts on this one, and if you have had it before then leave a comment letting me know what you thought of it.

This Southern Tier Beer Puts Xmas In The Bottle

The 2XMAS Ale from Southern Tier Brewing is a beer that I looked at a while back but never posted the review of it. Therefore, here is a look at this ale that looks to place winter in the bottle. A winter warmer that at 8% ABV and 40 IBU, brings a decent amount of spice along with some dark fruit notes and a taste of orange. A good malty profile also makes this one a nice play. Check out the video to see and hear more of my thoughts on this one and if you have had it before then leave a comment to let me know what you thought of this ale.

Beer Tasting And Interview With Black Cloister Brewing Company

Spending some time in Toledo, Ohio, I was able to swing by, visit Black Cloister Brewing Company located downtown, and try some of their beer. This also led to meeting their brewer Clint and conducting an improv interview that covered some various and awesome things. Check out the video to see and hear all that we discussed.

Big thanks to Clint for taking the time to join me and discuss the brewery...

One Very Solid Pale Ale Beer From Trillium

Time for another beer and beer review, and this time I am going to a well-known northern brewery that is on the list of many. This is my look at the Galaxy Dry Hopped Fort Point Pale Ale from Trillium Brewing Company. This brewery and its brewers are known to put out some high-quality beer, so I was glad to have a chance to try it. It is not a beer near me, so having a friend come through makes it oh that much more special. In the craft beer world, Trillium is often seen to be one of those that sits up high on the mountain. Nevertheless, enough of that let us talk about this beer.

The beer abv of this pale ale is 6.6% and IBU was not listed on the website, although Untappd did note it as 45. However, I have found a good amount of errors on Untappd, so take that for what it is. Hazy, juicy, aromatic, citrusy, topical, resiny…blah, blah, blah, this beer is all of that for sure. There is a good presence with the beer that it just provided a great mouthfeel for me. It almost made my palate dance from all that took place with the scope of the flavors from the hops. I could have easily sat there and chugged the whole thing, and I had more than one then I may have done so. The juiciness of the ale also delivered nicely, and overall it was highly solid pale ale and the dry hopping of it was done nicely with the Galaxy hops. Again, thanks Joe for sending it my way. Check out the video to see and hear more of my thoughts on this hazy pale ale and if you did experience this or any of their other offerings or varieties of this ale then leave a comment letting me know what you thought of it.

Beer Review: West Sixth Brewing | Cerveza

This time I look at the Cerveza from West Sixth Brewing in this beer review. This Mexican style lager has a low ABV of 4.6% making it an easily crushable beer like many of these types of beer. West 6th is a nice growing brewery out of Lexington, Kentucky, and always enjoy checking out their beers. As far as brewers in the state, they are a favorite of many and having a few of their beers can easily show why they are a favorite one of the beer brands here in the state.

As far as this style, Mexican beer or the Mexican style of beer is not always a favorite of mine but I have come around from where I was in years past. This one matches up well for the style and it is nice finding some more lagers in the world of craft beer. Light, smooth, bright, and malty, this lager is put together nicely. And on a hot day, I can see how it can easily be a nice fit. Check out the video to see and hear more of my thought on this one, and if you have had it before then let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment on it as well.

Getting My Beer On With Valley Vineyards C.D. Eye Opener

Eye Opener from Valley Vineyards Cellar Dweller is a Hazelnut Coffee Stout that I mistakenly stumbled across at a craft beer store located inside of a BP gas station, something I did not expect. I went in for some gas and came out with a case that included a six-pack of these. Moreover, I am glad that I did as this one delivered as nicely as advertised. There were some great notes of coffee in the aroma that also came across in the taste along with the Hazelnut. Nutty, toasty, roasty and smooth, this ale provided a nice mouthcoating experience that came together nicely. This beer itself carried an ABV of 6.5% and a low IBU of 6. The updated version now being offered carries an ABV of 6% and an IBU of 24, so the recipe has changed and I wonder why because the one I had was pretty much on point. This is something to keep in mind if you decide to give it a go. But see and hear more of my thoughts by checking out the video, and if you have had this one in either version then let me know what you think of it by leaving a comment.