Taj Mahal Premium Lager

Brew

Taj Mahal Premium Lager

Brewery

Bombay Breweries (Maharashtra, India)

Review

Taj Mahal Premium Lager has a sweet, clean, lightly-skunky start.

It has a medium-light carbonation with a malty, apple-like, lightly-skunky note.

The aftertaste is sweet, clean, and lightly-lingering.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Taj Mahal Premium Lager a 9! With the notes and carbonation in perspective, would consider it the champagne of light-colored lagers!

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (Bavarian Style)

Brew

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (Bavarian Style)

Brewery

Weihenstephan (Freising, Bavaria, Germany)

Review

Weihenstephaner Bavarian style hefe weissbier has a bold, smooth, sweet wheat start.

It has a mild carbonation and a semi-rich body which carries the smooth, sweet wheat note.

The aftertaste is a sweet, smooth, clean wheat note that fades quickly.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Weihenstephaner Bavarian style Hefe Weissbier a full 10! It’s seriously the bee’s knees! I personally recommend it with some fresh lemon juice. If you, or someone you know doesn’t like beer… try this before writing beer off!

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Moosehead Lager

Brew

Moosehead Lager

Brewery

Moosehead Breweries Limited (Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada)

Review

Moosehead is a great example of a light-colored lager with its mild skunky start.

It has a mild carbonation and a semi-rich body with a skunky hops note.

The aftertaste is a smooth, clean skunky hops note that fades quickly.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Moosehead Lager an 8. It’s a great example of a light-colored lager, especially considering how cheap it is at our local CostCo ($17.99 for 32 bottles).

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Krušovice Imperial Lager

Beer

Krušovice Imperial Lager

Brewery

Royal Brewery of Krušovice (Krušovice, Czech Republic)

Review

Krušovice Imperial is a strong, bold, semi-rich lager with an iconic hoppy start.

It has a mild carbonation and a semi-rich body with a skunky hops note.

The aftertaste is a lingering hops note.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Krušovice Imperial Lager an 8. It’s a great example of a Central European lager.

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager

Beer

Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager

Brewery

Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery (Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England)

Review

Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager has a smooth but not weak malty, barley, hoppy start.

It has a little less carbonation than I generally prefer. The body bold, semi-rich, and holds a strong malt & barley note.

The aftertaste is a very light, fast-moving barley note.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager a 7. I’m not a major proponent of organic products, but the proof of quality is certain in this bottle. It’s a great beer, and I look forward to trying more from Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery!

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Samichlaus Classic

Beer

Samichlaus Classic

Brewery

Eggenberg Castle Brewery (Vorchdorf, Upper Austria)

Review

Samichlaus is noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the strongest beers at 14% alcohol. It’s a very unique, smooth start with a cream taste.

It has a little less carbonation than I generally prefer. The body is thin, with a light hoppy/cream note.

The aftertaste is a smooth cream note with a strong alcohol burn.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Samiclaus a 4. I could only stand about half of the bottle. It’s a bit too much alcohol, coupled with a cream flavor that I just can’t stand. I much give it kudos, though, as being one of the most unique beers I’ve ever had. It was worth trying, but I’ll never buy it again.

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Delirium Noel

Beer

Delirium Noel

Brewery

Huyghe Brewery (Melle/Ghent, Belgium)

Review

Delirium Noel is the holiday brew I’m trying this year. It’s a malty, spiced amber-like ale start.

It has a little more carbonation than expected, but not uncomfortable. The body is full, rich, and lightly spiced.

The aftertaste is malty, hoppy, and quick to leave.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Delirium Noel a 6. It’s delicious, strong, and festively-flavored. I look forward to it next year.

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Baltika 6 Porter

Beer

Baltika 6 Porter

Brewery

Baltika Breweries (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Review

Baltika 6 Porter has a strong start of hops, malt, and barley.

It holds a firm, smooth barley note with light carbonation.

This porter has a smooth, malty, barley after taste.

Rating

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the pinnacle best of beers, I rate Baltika 6 Porter (ironically enough) a 6. It’s a great, bold beer. Very much a porter in its consistency and flavor, and it holds a strong flavorful statement.

Notes

To shed light on my rating, I consider a 5 to be worth buying again, and certainly worth drinking again. In perspective, I rate Coors Light a 2.

Mission Statement

Hello folks!

I have started this blog to post my reviews of beer. Yes. Beer. It sounds silly, but it’s something of which I am quite fond. Beer has been the subject of much scorn and distaste, especially American brands. The “domestics” (Coors, Budweiser, Miller, Michelob, et cetera) are probably not going to be reviewed. John Cleese, esteemed patron of the Python troupe, has been quoted referred to American beer as “carbonated gnat’s piss”. This, in general, is an apt illustration.

I have no quarrels with their brands, but I have seen the light! It certainly wasn’t at the bottom of the average imported bottle, but of some of the more unusual brews. I’ve drunken many of foreign beers! Kronenbourg 1664, Delirium Tremens, Weihenstephaner, Curim Golden Celtic Wheat, and Hitachino Nest to name a few, from around the world! I have to admit, the best brew I have ever had, was from a small, local brewmaster’s kitchen. Western Cross… I would love another oatmeal porter!

I know that there are plenty of other reviewers that review beers, and maybe they know more than I do. I express my opinion of the brews I taste, and encourage everyone who reads this blog to remember that taste is subjective. There are going to be brews that I can’t stand that others may revel. No matter the case, please, I implore you:

• Drink safely
• Have a designated driver if you plan on traveling after drinking
• Most importantly, drink and be merry in good taste, and in good company

Sincerely,

TheBrewMiser