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    Sierra Nevada 12th Release Harvest Wet Hop Ale

    November 16, 2008
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    Name – Sierra Nevada 12th Release Harvest Wet Hop Ale
    Country – United States
    Type – American IPA

    Appearance – Nice amber color with white foamy head that stuck around for almost the entire drink.  Left nice lacing down the glass the entire way.

    Smell – Hoppy but with some sweet malt and citrus notes to it.

    Taste – A slightly piney taste with the hops but a smooth and sweet finish to it.

    I was highly recommended this beer by everyone at the BX Beer Depot and took them up on it.  The hops used in this beer are added to the beer the same day they are picked so that they are the freshest hops you can have.  And the beer itself is amazing.  An extremely smooth and flavorful drink all the way through.  I highly recommend this one.

    Overall Grade – A

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    Stoudt’s American Pale Ale

    November 16, 2008
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    Name – Stoudt’s American Pale Ale
    Country – United States
    Type – Pale Ale

    Appearance – Copper color with a foamy white head.

    Smell – Earthy hops smell.

    Taste – The taste is pretty along the lines of the smell.  Hoppy but not to bitter.

    It wasn’t a bad beer but I couldn’t help but feel that it was missing something.  I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but it just wasn’t complete.  I thought it was decent enough though that I would probably have it again.

    Overall Grade – C

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    Avery Hog Heaven Barley Wine

    November 13, 2008
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    Name – Avery Hog Heaven Barley Wine
    Country – United States
    Type – American Barley Wine

    Appearance – A clear copper color with a big frothy, white head.

    Smell – Very big hoppy and sweet malt smell.

    Taste – A sweet malty taste at first turns to a big hoppy hit on your taste buds.  Plus you do taste the alcohol in this one.

    I’ve heard so much about barley wines from other people that I felt like I had to try it.  I really had no idea what I was in for.  This one was strong, I mean real strong.  It’s 9.2% ABV will hit you hard if you aren’t expecting it.  This is also a slow drinker.  You want to take your time with this or you might end up to drunk early or maybe even sick.  I look forward to trying an actual Belgian one at some point but this wasn’t bad.

    Overall Grade – B-

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