September18, 2016 -
I bought a six-pack of this local Greensboro, NC this summer while on a baseball road trip. I really love Amber Ales and was really looking forward to trying this one. Now I am in no way a Beer Judge but I want to use the form going forward so I can represent my thoughts and compare to other beers with a set scale. So here is my first judging.
Natty Greene's Buckshot Amber Ale:
Aroma - 10/12
This has the aroma of what an Amber Ale should smell like. There is a real malt smell to this mixed with a honey aroma. Really nice smell. No off aromas.
Appearance - 3/3
Very clear amber color. Lives up to its namesake.
Flavor - 17/20
Flavor is extremely smooth. I really like this. It has a slight warm taste and is best suited for fall. Has a sweet maltiness that is not too bitter. Natty Greene's says it has six different malts and has mild American hops. Good overall flavor.
Mouthfeel - 4/5
Very smooth. No coating of the mouth with stickiness. Very clean.
Overall Impression - 8/10
It may be the age of the beer but carbonation was low. Still, even though it might be a little old, it was still a great beer.
Score - 42/50
Natty Greene's website has nothing else really about this beer. But if you happen to be in Greensboro, grab one of these.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Samuel Adams Heaven or Helles
September 2, 2016 -
Tried this one also with dinner. Really enjoyed this. Probably because of the Tettnang hops. I really like the light bitterness that they bring. Cool and nice, this beer is something that I would put in my rotation.
Let's see what all Samuel Adams has to say:
"Light and golden blonde, this seemingly innocent brew is hellishly drinkable. ‘Helles’ translates to bright in German, befitting this fresh lager. We brew our version in the Zwickelbier style meaning that it’s lightly filtered, resulting in a slightly hazy lager that tastes like it’s fresh from the tank. Spicy, floral hop notes from Saaz and Tettnang hops are complemented by a touch of honey malt sweetness for a drinkable yet flavorful brew."
Hops - Saaz and Tettnang, Tettnanger Noble hops
Malts - Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Bohemian Pilsner Malt
Yeast - Samuel Adams Lager Yeast
I always love it when they put some history with it:
Floral and slightly grassy, Saaz and Tettnang Noble hops add a brightness that perfectly complements the Noble hops. Helles differs from its Pilsner neighbor by balancing the hops with soft, delicate malt notes. To develop the light honey character we use Bohemian spring barley, still made using the labor intensive technique of floor malting where the barley is hand turned daily to carefully achieve its light golden taste.
Inspired by the fresh from the tank lager experience, our Helles is brewed in the Zwickelbier style (named after the tap used to sample straight from the tank). Its slightly hazy appearance comes from less filtration creating soft fruity esters not typical of lagers.
Helles originally developed as Munich’s answer to the Czech Pils that was taking Europe by storm back in the 1800s. The style was also light golden but leaned more towards a balance between the spicy, floral hops and subtle bitterness paired with light honey malt character. Today, the Munich Helles style is the perfect session beer, enjoyed by the liter at beer halls and gardens throughout the city and beyond.
Tried this one also with dinner. Really enjoyed this. Probably because of the Tettnang hops. I really like the light bitterness that they bring. Cool and nice, this beer is something that I would put in my rotation.
Let's see what all Samuel Adams has to say:
"Light and golden blonde, this seemingly innocent brew is hellishly drinkable. ‘Helles’ translates to bright in German, befitting this fresh lager. We brew our version in the Zwickelbier style meaning that it’s lightly filtered, resulting in a slightly hazy lager that tastes like it’s fresh from the tank. Spicy, floral hop notes from Saaz and Tettnang hops are complemented by a touch of honey malt sweetness for a drinkable yet flavorful brew."
Hops - Saaz and Tettnang, Tettnanger Noble hops
Malts - Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Bohemian Pilsner Malt
Yeast - Samuel Adams Lager Yeast
I always love it when they put some history with it:
Floral and slightly grassy, Saaz and Tettnang Noble hops add a brightness that perfectly complements the Noble hops. Helles differs from its Pilsner neighbor by balancing the hops with soft, delicate malt notes. To develop the light honey character we use Bohemian spring barley, still made using the labor intensive technique of floor malting where the barley is hand turned daily to carefully achieve its light golden taste.
Inspired by the fresh from the tank lager experience, our Helles is brewed in the Zwickelbier style (named after the tap used to sample straight from the tank). Its slightly hazy appearance comes from less filtration creating soft fruity esters not typical of lagers.
Helles originally developed as Munich’s answer to the Czech Pils that was taking Europe by storm back in the 1800s. The style was also light golden but leaned more towards a balance between the spicy, floral hops and subtle bitterness paired with light honey malt character. Today, the Munich Helles style is the perfect session beer, enjoyed by the liter at beer halls and gardens throughout the city and beyond.
Jekyll Brewing Big Creek
September 2, 2016 -
Tried the Big Creek offering from Jekyll Brewing tonight. Lovely light beer. Pour had a good head on it. Sorta of light compared to what I normally like but was a pretty good "lawn mowing" beer. Had a light, slightly fruity aroma and taste.
Jekyll's website has the following to say about it:
Big Creek Kolsch is delicately balanced beer style originating from the Cologne region of Germany and brewed according to Reinheitsgebot. We use only barley, hops, water and yeast under cold temperatures to give the style a crisp, dry quality. The ale yeast, which is unusual for a beer that is fermented like a lager, contributes to a fruity and slightly tangy taste along with “pear” characteristics.
Much better than Straight to Ale's Sand Island Light House Kolsch. This is however, not one of my favorite styles.
Tried the Big Creek offering from Jekyll Brewing tonight. Lovely light beer. Pour had a good head on it. Sorta of light compared to what I normally like but was a pretty good "lawn mowing" beer. Had a light, slightly fruity aroma and taste.
Jekyll's website has the following to say about it:
Big Creek Kolsch is delicately balanced beer style originating from the Cologne region of Germany and brewed according to Reinheitsgebot. We use only barley, hops, water and yeast under cold temperatures to give the style a crisp, dry quality. The ale yeast, which is unusual for a beer that is fermented like a lager, contributes to a fruity and slightly tangy taste along with “pear” characteristics.
Much better than Straight to Ale's Sand Island Light House Kolsch. This is however, not one of my favorite styles.
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