Lager in Fall Cool Off

This is the second beer I am trying from my case of Knight Head products brewed in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. by the Round Table Brewing Company. I will be comparing their lager with St. Pauli Girl from Germany. Here goes:
Knight Head Lager: Color-Amber Nose-Of grain First taste-Back throat Observations-Strong taste; then fades Where Brewed? Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Fizziness-Frothy head; active bubbles Cost-$.42 Saying-Brewing Refined Aftertaste-Not formidable Rating-5.75
St. Pauli Girl Lager: Color-Yellowish Nose-Fresh First taste-Tasty; full mouth Observations-Imported feel Where brewed? Bremen, Germany Fizziness-Frothy head; good carbonation Cost-$1.00 Saying-Sexy Barmaid-"Octoberfest" Aftertaste-Pleasing Rating-7.25
Final Thought-A very good German lager was too much for the Pa. product.

Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Pale Ale Repeated

This is the second in a series of comparisons between Knight's Head Ale and other popular pale ales brewed in the US. Let's begin this rating with the finals of the US Open Tennis Tournament for women being the backdrop.
Knight's Head Pale Ale: Color-Cloudy golden Nose-Fresh hoppy First taste-Back throat Observations-Flavor; then fade Fizziness-Rim head; active bubbles Where Brewed? Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Cost-$.42 Container-12 oz. bottle Style-Pale Ale Saying-Brewing Refined Aftertaste-Some on taste buds Rating-6.5
Troeg's Pale Ale: Color-Yellowish Nose-Real Hoppy First taste-Full mouth; grapefruit Observations-Taste endures; balanced Fizziness-Medium head; few lazy bubbles Where Brewed? Harrisburg, Pa. Cost-$1.36 Container-12 oz. bottle; 5.4% alc. Style-Pale Ale Saying-Independent Craft Brewery Aftertaste-Smoothness lingers Rating-7.5
Final Thought-Troeg's very good pale ale; Knight's Head real value for the money!!!!
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Pale Ale Tasting

This series of pale ale tastings will include Knight's Head Pale Ale brewed by Round Table Brewing of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. I picked up an assorted case including a 1/2 case of the pale plus a six-pak of both the lager and the light. My purchase was made for the astoundingly low price of $9.99 for twenty four 12 oz. bottles at West Chester, Pa. just across from the Delaware border. Onward and into sipping mode:
Geary's Pale Ale: Color-Orange golden Nose-Fresh First taste-Full taste Observations-Flavor is lasting Fizziness-Frothy head; many active bubbles Where Brewed? Geary Brewing of Portland, Me. Cost-$1.41 Container-12 oz. bottle Saying-Made in Maine Aftertaste-Some is there Rating-7
Knight's Head Pale Ale: Color-Golden Nose-Of yeast First taste-Full mouth Observations-Still Balanced Fizziness-Rim head; active bubbles Where Brewed? Round Table Brewing of Wilkes=Barre, Pa. Cost-$.42 Container-12 oz. bottle Saying-Brewing Refined Rating-6.5
Final Thought-Knight's Head on my all time bargain list!!!
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Canadian Brewed Foster

It's Labor Day at the beachclub and the weekend has been dynamic and beautiful. Tomorrow I will head to Newark, Delaware to bring the rest of Bryce's stuff to her as she begins her sophomore year at UDel. Our beer tasting today will be a Canadian brewed Australian product Foster found today in a 25.4 oz. can. On we go:
Foster (Canadian Brewed): Color-Golden yellow Nose-Of grain First taste-Strong; drinkable Observations-Taste alright Where Brewed? Toronto, Canada Fizziness-Foamy head; small active bubbles Type-Lager Aftertaste-Not noticable Rating-7
Final Thought-Unfortunately cannot remember the original brew from down under?
Mike Komaroff

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Very "CHEAP" Beers

With Audrey getting a perm in Bay Ridge, I choose not to go to the beach. I will compare 2 cheap beers by all standards. Generally the only way to pay 50 cents per 12 ounces is to get a 24 oz. can of Coors/Coors Lite or one of the ice beers. Here we have 2 of that variety; I did have to buy a case/6-pak respectively to get the excellent price. On we go:
Northern (Reserve) Golden Beer: Color-Golden yellow Nose-Non descript First taste-Strong first burst Observations-Not much taste lingers Fizziness-Rim head; active bubbles Where Brewed? Cold spring, MN. Cost-21 cents per 12 ozs. Style(Type)-Lager Aftertaste-Not memorable Rating-4
Old Harbour Pilsner Lager: Color-Light yellow Nose-Slight First Taste-Full mouth Observations-Not lasting Fizziness-Frothy head; many active bubbles Where Brewed? Utica, NY Cost-50 cents per 12 ozs. Style(Type) Pilsner Lager Aftertaste-Metallic Rating-4.5
Final Thought-If you're looking for a cheap drunken binge, these are both excellent choices. They are not to be sipped and savored.
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Northern Golden Lager (amazing cheap price)!!!

Here I am tasting a lager beer that I purchased a case of earlier today at a Thrifty Beverage in Sheepshead Bay. I am dedicating it to Audrey's Aunt Rosie who died yesterday only 75 years old. Let me begin:
Northern (Reserve) Golden Lager: Color-Golden yellow Nose-Not able to discern any scent First taste-Strong; then fast fade Observations-Drinkable if you don't expect much Fizziness-Rim head(then it goes away too); few active bubbles Where Brewed? Cold Spring, Minnesota Cost-21 cents per 12oz. can($4.99 a case) Aftertaste-Not pleasant Rating-4
Final Thought-Not high on my list of beers; yet it still is worth what I paid for it. Plan on trying a tasting soon against a 50 center beer (a pilsner from Utica, NY) Audrey can also use the Northern Lager as a base which she can add juices to forming a malt beverage.
Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Heineken Mini-Keg

Silver Gull Beach Club in the Rockaways again provides the backdrop for another taste and rate event. Our next store cabana neighbor Russ Marcus provided the suds and I did my evaluation. Heineken Mini-Keg: Color-Golden yellow Nose-Clean; fresh First taste- Some taste; quick fade Observations-Goes down easy; Not as good as its' full keg sized brethren(sample could have also been better refrigerated) Fizziness-Frothy head; slight carbonation Aftertaste-Pleasant but doesn't last long Rating-6
Final thought-I again encounter the on tap vs. bottle/can concept. Generally draft type beers are more highly rated.
Signed-Mike Komaroff BeerBaron

Blockparty IPA Extraganza

The regular crew is again assembled at my brownstone south of Park Slope in Brooklyn. We will be evaluating another set of IPA's from around the US.
1)Magic Hat Roxy Rolles(Vt.): Burnt molasses; pleasant; not overpowering; smoothness; creamy slight bitterness Gary-6.5 Mike-7.25 Rita-7 Avg.-6.916
2)Smuttynose IPA(NH): Very bitter(grapefruit seed like); bitterness lingers; Bitterness overpowering; not pleasant taste Gary-5 Mike-6 Rita-5 Avg.-5.666
3)Red Hook Long Hammer IPA(NH): Slightly bitter; crispy; stays on taste buds; some positive taste; "Smoothness to the Bitterness" Gary-7 Mike-7 Rita-6 Avg.-6.666
4)Saranac IPA(NY): Crispy like the Longhammer IPA; Hint of burnt molasses; hits whole mouth; smoothness; tiny bitterness lingers; pleasant tasting; bitterness on side of tongue remains. Gary-6.5 Mike-7 Rita-6.5 Avg.-6.666
Entire tasting will be regarded as a resounding success!!! Signed: Gary Sweeney, Mike Komaroff, & Rita Renella Witnessed by: Audrey Komaroff

Ales w/spices

At the beachclub again on a nice sunny day with low humidity and temps. in the low 80's. Audrey will join the rating process with me as this is the type of brew she fancies.
Blue Moon Pumpkin: Color-Burnt orange Nose-Of spice First taste-Smooth; full mouth Observations-Pumpkin effect Where Brewed? Toronto, Canada Fizziness-Rim head; light carbonation Cost-$1.16 Aftertaste-Nice Rating-Audrey-8 Mike-7 Avg.-7.5
Saranac Winter Wassel: Color-Brown Nose-Of cinnamon & orange First taste-Slightly bitter Observations-Spice blend Where Brewed? Utica, NY Fizziness-Rim head; light carbonation Cost-$1.05 Aftertaste-Alright Rating-Audrey-7 Mike-6.5 Avg.-6.75
Final Thought-Blue Moon better balanced!!!

Mike Komaroff BeerBaron