Monday, July 14, 2008

Ale Tasting

Red Hook Long Hammer IPA: Color-Light orange Nose-Hoppy First taste-Full mouth; dissipates Observations-Some taste remains; not dynamic Fizziness-Rim head; light bubbles Where Brewed? Portsmouth, NH Cost-$1.16 per 12 ozs.(6.5% alc.) Aftertaste-Slight Rating-7
Sierra Nevada Celebration: Color-Orange red Nose-Intensely hoppy First taste-Grapefruit; tasty Observations-Consistent appeal; Quite excellent Fizziness-Foamy; mild carbonation Where Brewed? Chico, Cal. Cost-$1.29(discounted for 51 cents) per 12 ozs.(6.8%ALC.) Aftertaste-Hops still there Rating-8
Final Thought-If you like hoppy ale, don't forget to try Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale!!!
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

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