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Monk in the Trunk

September 4, 2009

Name – Monk in the Trunk
Country – United States
Type – American Red Ale

Appearance – Pours a very clear amber color with a nice sized white head that actually stuck around for a little while.

Smell – Malty with hints of cinnamon and other spices. Slight fruity smell of dark fruits.

Taste – Nice sweet malty taste with dark fruits, slight bit of chocolate and spices coming out.

I’ve review other Florida brewed beers before but this one is truly local to me. Inlet Brewing is the only technical brewery in my county in nearby Jupiter, FL and I have had their brew before at fests. It is just now getting into stores so I picked up a six pack to help out. It is completely USDA and CCOF Organic certified as well. It is a really good straight forward red ale with flavor and good enough to be an excellent session beer. Being in South Florida we don’t really have a lot of brewers or beer culture. But Monk in the Trunk reminds me that we are getting there.

Overall Grade – A-

Left Hand Oktoberfest

September 2, 2009

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Name – Left Hand Oktoberfest
Country – United States
Type – Marzen

Appearance – Poured a clear amber color with a slightly off white head that was gone quickly.

Smell – Mild amount of malts and grains that were somewhat sweet in smell.

Taste – Pretty much the same with the smell. It was rather subdued. Some bread like qualities to it as well.

If there is one thing I love about the fall it is having some good Oktoberfest marzens. I did quite a number of them last year and will try again this year. This was my first of the season you could say. While it has the normal characteristics of a marzen I can’t help but feel it fell a little flat. Not as bold of a taste as other ones I have had. But it’s not terrible in the slightest. I could still go through a number of these with some brats or schnitzel.

Overall Grade – C

Dead Guy Ale

September 1, 2009

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Name – Dead Guy Ale
Country – United States
Type – Maibock

Appearance – Pours an orangish amber color with a big white head that leaves some lacing.

Smell – Sweet and malty smell with some underlying hop presence.

Taste – Sweet malts upfront followed by a very unique hop taste. I can’t really put a finger on what exactly it tastes like but it is definitely different from most beers.

Dead Guy Ale has been a favorite of mine for quite some time but I just never got around to reviewing it. After having some left over from a visit to a friend’s house I figured what better time than now to do a review. This was probably one of my first few beers I tried when getting into craft beer. I loved the name as I am a fan of the former hardcore band Deadguy and just had to try it. A very different beer from the rest and that is a good thing here. The smell and taste are unlike any others I have tried and that makes it stand out. Love it.

Overall Grade – A