Lancaster Black by Lancaster Brewery

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on May 9th, 2012

As expected this beer pours a very dark brown color with a thin white head. Off the bat you can smell toasted nuts and coffee. Look for dark chocolate flavors mixed with a molasses sweetness. Bitter hops do well to balance out the sweetness making this a well-balanced brew. Cheers!

Lancaster Red by Lancaster Brewery

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on May 9th, 2012

This beer pours a clear reddish brown with a very thin head that fizzles out almost completely. The aroma is pleasant with fruity and sweet malt notes tied together with an herbal lemon quality. This beer has a great balance between sweet and bitter hops.

Oak Barrel Stout by Old Dominion B.C.

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on May 9th, 2012

Old Dominion’s Oak Barrel Stout is probably as dark a beer as they come. The head is a puffy beige one that fizzles out to some lacing. You can expect chocolate aromas along with overall roasted and smokey qualities. Vanilla is apparent in the aroma and taste as it was used in the brewing process. Enjoy this beer with strong cheeses or seafood dishes.

Sweaty Betty Blonde by Boulder Beer Company

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on May 9th, 2012

Sweaty Betty pours a bright sunny yellow color with a thin white head. Not surprisingly this blonde ale has a citrusy wheat aroma. As you sip let the beer tingle on your tongue. Lemon flavors linger on the palate. All in all this blonde ale is a perfect summer refresher!

Alhambra Negra by Grupo Cervezas Alhámbra

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on April 3rd, 2012

To me beers like this one are the most exciting to try. I enjoy being surprised by the brightness in taste of a dark beer. Alhambra Negra pours a dark chocolate color with a thick and foamy tan head. Nutty and caramel notes make up the malt flavors. The taste consists of dark rum with hints of licorice. The two flavors I just mentioned sound odd but trust me, this isn’t Ouzo flavored beer. This dark lager is an easy drinking one. It’s great alone or with a Spanish feast.

Tanner’s Jack by Morland Brewing (Greene King Brewery)

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on April 3rd, 2012

Tanner’s Jack is a flavorful brew and quite nice to enjoy all on its own. It pours a copper color with a fluffy head. The flavors range from pine and citrus to caramel malts. The hops play a woody and herbal role here giving this ale a well-rounded taste. Cheers!

Bald Eagle Brown Ale by RJ Rockers B.C.

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on April 3rd, 2012

This beer pours a cloudy reddish brown color with a fluffy beige head that clings to the glass as you drink. The aromas of this beer are that of toasted bread and a touch of hops. As you enjoy this brown ale you can expect an overall roasty quality complimented by coffee, roasted nuts and a touch of fruit. The hops, although mild, are quite nice! They give the beer an almost tea-like quality. Try this brown ale with some sharp cheddar and enjoy!

Salmon Fly Honey Rye by Madison River B.C.

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on April 3rd, 2012

Just as the name suggests you can expect honey flavors in this beer. It pours a golden straw color with a white head that fizzles down to a thin lacing. Floral hops are the perfect counterpart to the honey; which keep this beer from being too sweet. Enjoy this easy drinking beer with some bold cheeses.

Wolters Fest-Bier by Hofbrauhaus Wolters

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on February 23rd, 2012

This German brew pours a light golden amber color with a large fluffy white head. You can expect a yeasty/bready smell from the malts. The hops give off grassy and herbal characteristics, common for a German beer. On the palate I tasted granny smith apple with a honey-like sweetness. I only wish I had some sauerkraut to enjoy with my beer as it would be a perfect pairing.

Milk Stout by Lancaster Brewing Co.

Posted by BeerMaven | Beer Reviews | Posted on February 21st, 2012

When I think stout, I think of a dark beer.  Lancaster Brewing Company’s Milk Stout definitely falls into that category.  It pours a very dark brown opaque color with a thin head that dissipates nearly completely.  Toasty and nutty malts are the star of the show here.  On the palate you can taste bittersweet chocolate, coffee and an overall toasted flavor.  Sweetness is also present throughout the stout and it lingers on the palate.  This would be a great beer to enjoy with chili or even to add to your chili recipe!