New Holland The Poet Oatmeal Stout

I had the opportunity to experience this brew on tap at local pub in kentucky.  the beer poured out a two finger head boasting caramel colors with darker shades accenting the foams whipped up presence.  The nose was greeted by  rich malty caramel smell that was potent and sweet.  Pushing through the aromatics, the brew rushed over the palate, spreading caramel and chocolate malts with light hop notes that spice the flavor.  After the swallow a slight bitter coffee taste left lingering.  The Poet had a medium body, great aroma and an excellent taste.

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

I've had this one before, but I needed at least 2 of these to truly call this one a favorite.  I can now safely say it is.  Here's what I've found.

Appearance:  Pours an orangey apple juice with a 2.5 finger head. 

Aroma:  Floral hops, like it’s been fermented for 90 minutes (which it is!).  Best smelling beer EVER.  I am also picking up sweet malts.

Taste:  Sweet malts like caramel popcorn, with an equal punch of a grapefruity citrus finish. 

Mouthfeel:  Incredibly smooth.  Hides the booziness well.

Overall:  One of the maltiest IPA’s I’ve ever had, BUT also one of the best IPA’s  I’ve ever had. Tremendous beer.  

Ap-  A-

Ar-  A+

Ta-  A+

Mf-  A

Overall- A

While you hopefully enjoy this beer while reading our review, here's a great video that pairs nicely.

90 Minute IPA

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Milton, Delaware 

-stefan

Southern Tier 2XIPA

Again, this one is from my notes.

Appearance:  Straw colored.  Looks a bit like I peed in my glass....
Aroma:  I get a floral hop nose with alot of malt backing.  Very piney and resiny.
Taste:  Bitter hops upfront with a well rounded malt following.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a lingering bitterness.  Very pleasant.
Overall-  A good DIPA.  Well balanced but not quite as refreshing as other DIPA's.  One I'll continually come back to when I get the chance.

Ap-B+
Ar-A-
Ta-A
Mf-A-
Overall- A-

2XIPA

Southern Tier Brewing Company

Lakewood, New York

-stefan

Terrapin Monk's Revenge Belgian IPA

Appearance: unfiltered hazy orange. A-

Aroma: spicy, fruity, sharp.  B+

Taste: lacks on rear end, but has a sugary sweetness.  A-

Mouthfeel:  Lingering sweet bitterness.  Light on the tongue.  B+

Overall:  Hard to not to compare to Flying Dog’s Raging Bitch, but there are such striking similarities.  Unfortunately, not quite as flavorful as Raging Bitch, but still a solid Belgian IPA.

Overall- B+

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Monk's Revenge Belgian IPA

Terrapin Brewery

Athens, Georgia

-stefan

Terrapin Hopsecutioner

I was really anxious to give this one a try after hearing so many great things.  Got this one straight out of Athens, GA, where Terrapin Brewery calls home.  The beer looks like apple juice with a one finger white head that leaves some sticky lacing with each gulp.  The aromas of piney and citrusy hops makes for one great smelling beer.  The taste is what sets this beer apart from other IPAs.  Hopsecutioner had what I would describe as a tangy bitterness, much like the way a tart grapefruit acts on your taste buds.  But the hops are most certainly present, especially with a name like Hopsecutioner.  This beauty had a medium body and was sharp across the palate.  With the sharp, hoppy, citrusy flavors this beer brings, it makes it a nearly perfect standard IPA for the spring/summer months for me.  Dare I say my personal favorite IPA?

Appearance –A

Aroma- A+

Taste- A+

Mouthfeel- A

Overall- A+

 Hopsecutioner

Terrapin Brewing Company

Athens, Georgia

-Stefan

Terrapin Big Hoppy Monster

The name alone is what attracted me to this brew.  Like Hopsecutioner, this one came fresh out of Athens, GA where Terrapin Brewery Co. calls home.  The name was not misleading.  This monster pours out a menacing dark amber color with an off white 2 finger head.  The aromas jumping out of the glass were those of dark fruits, roasted malts, and obviously hops.  The monstrous amounts of hops were balanced out by even greater amounts of malts is what the label says.  This is evident by the dark fruity flavors and the barleywine-like sweetness this beer possesses.  There was an obvious booziness as well, which I didn’t mind as it didn’t fight with any of the complexity of the beer.  I was a little scared of the monster’s color when poured, since I’m not the biggest fan of dark beers in the summer months, however I was pleasantly surprised by how light of a mouthfeel Big Hoppy Monster possessed, leaving my tongue with a crisp hop residue after each sip.  I really enjoyed the complexity of this beer and can’t wait to try it again.

Appearance- A-

Aroma-B+

Taste- A-

Mouthfeel- A

Overall- A-

Big Hoppy Monster

Terrapin Brewing Company

Athens, Georgia

-Stefan

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Using a Snifter, this lady poured out tall and dark, boasting a one finger head of light amber foam.  The nose is overwhelmed my malts and light notes of hops and woodiness.  But as the first drink comes in you realize this lady isn't as sweet as she seems.  Hops flood the palate.  They are then flanked by a malts creating a smooth sweet flavor displaying a hoppy finish, lingering as if you were sipping an IPA.  The Indian Brown Ale's medium body and mild carbonation worked well with its malty essence leaving a pleasant feeling across your palate.  

Indian Brown Ale is a cross between a scotch ale, american brown, and an IPA.  This beer distinguishes great qualities from each style of beer.  The aroma of a scotch ale blended with the crisp hoppyness of an IPA followed by the smooth malt character of a brown ale.  I want another.

Appearance:  A

Smell:            A

Taste:            A

Mouth Feel:   A-

Overall          A

Indian Brown Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Milton, Delaware

-Jake