The below video is an interview with Cigar City head brewer Wayne Wambles at an event the Rattle n Hum bar in New York City. They had 24, yes that is correct, CCB brews on tap that night for this event. Are you jealous? I know I am.
Name – Shiner Bohemian Black Lager
Country – United States
Type – Schwarzbier
Appearance – Poured an almost opaque black color but some light came through. A big slightly tan head was present from the pour but was gone very quickly.
Smell – Not much going on here but you do get some roasted malts.
Taste – Smooth roasted malt flavor with a hint of coffee and a bit of a sweetness going on as well.
Not many people I know like black lagers but I do. When word came out that Shiner was back in South Florida I only wanted to try one of their beers in particular and this was it. It’s not gigantic and bold like you would expect from something with the same color but it’s not really suppose to be. It’s a nice lager with some good roasted flavors in there. Not everyone’s cup of tea I know but I really liked it.
Overall Grade – B
Name – Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock
Country – United States
Type – Maibock
Appearance – Pours a crystal clear light orange color with an almost finger wide white head that disappears very quickly.
Smell – The nose is very faint. Some malts with a bit of earthy hops.
Taste – Sweet, bready malts pretty much through out and a hint of hops in there. Very crisp finish.
It’s great seeing Sierra Nevada doing new things. I know some geeks felt they just got so comfortable with what they had we weren’t going to see new things from them. But they are definitely doing a good job with the new things. Nothing crazy here on Glissade but it is a very nice and refreshing bock. This could be a summer seasonal as well as a spring one.
Overall Grade – B
