1/5

Dec 14th, Colette

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When I open this up and saw the cap I first thought I had a duplicate from yesterday, but it was a different brew from the same brewery.

Colette Rustic Farmhouse Ale Refined from Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver, Colorado. 7.3% alc/vol.

Not a great beer, I only had half of it. I could probably have finished it if I had to, but why should I if I don’t like it? 1 out of 5. I like the label, and the brewery seems cool, but this beer is not for me.

The label says:
Colette is our homage to the saisons that Belgian farm workers have enjoyed for centuries. Brewed with barley, wheat and rice and fermented at high temperatures with a special blend of four different yeast strains, Colette is fruity and slightly tart, with a dry finish that makes it that rarest of treats – a beer as refreshing as it is complex.
Suggested food pairings;
Charcuterie plate (country sausage & sauerkraut), foie gras, Indian curry, Camembert cheese.

Dec 4th, Angry Orchard Hard Cider

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Are you kidding me? Two days in a row… and a twist off on top of that…
I have to say though, I totally had the knifes out but it wasn’t half as bad as I thought it would be.
Still obviously a 1 out of 5, since it isn’t even a beer, but so much better than the Blueberry story from yesterday. And the apple & ginger even made it a little christmasy!

Angry Orchard Hard Cider Apple Ginger from Angry Orchard Cider Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. 5% alc/vol.

The label says:
Our Apple Ginger cider is unlike any cider you’ve had before. The fresh ginger and apple flavors blend together for a sweet, yet slightly tart taste with a distinct ginger aroma. The result is a smooth, refreshing cider that goes down easy.

Dec 3rd, Wild Blue

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I got a bad feeling about this one as soon as I unwrapped it. The fact that it was a twist off did not help either. But then when I open it I could already smell the blueberry and thought “maybe this will be pretty cool after all”. I was wrong.
My thought as I had the first sip: Holy shit… who makes this thing? I wonder if I can even finish it. This is clearly a 1 out of 5.
The foam was all purple, but it all went flat super quick before I had chance to take a photo of it.


Wild Blue Premium Blueberry Lager from Blue Dawg Brewing, St Louis, Missouri. 8% alc/vol.

The label says:
Premium lager with natural flavors and color from juice.

I didn’t finish it.

Dec 10th, Victory Golden Monkey

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Holy Crap was the my first thought, this thing is strong!
Victory Golden Monkey Triple Ale, from Victory Brewing Company, Downington, PA
9.5% alc./vol.

Never been a big fan of beers with a high alcohol content. Taste very wheaty/yeasty and I can barely taste any flavors because of the high alcohol taste. I think this would be a beer you would enjoy if you like Belgian beers, but I don’t, and I don’t even know if I will be able to finish this bottle. I am sad to say I can only give this 1 out of 5. I am sure it’s a great beer for the ones who knows better.

The bottle says;
A magical, mystical Monkey whose golden soul glows with the wisdom of ages. This warming, flavored ale is rich in the sprinted tradition of Belgian-inspired brewing. Our Golden Monkey is both playfully delightful and profoundly satisfying. Exotic spices from the East round out this global journey to joy. Get on board. This Monkey’s bound for glory!

Dec 22nd, New Grist Beer

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Beer of the day; New Grist Beer from Lakefront Brewery Inc, Milwaukee WI. Made from sorghum and rice extract. Not good at all! The first DNT (Did Not Finish). Very sweet and no fun. I dont really want to rate this one at all, but it’s a 1 out of 5.

The label says;
A crisp refreshing session beer.

no.18 Redbridge

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Todays beer: Redbridge, gluten free sourdough beer.

Cool I thought at first, but then… I noticed it said Aunheuser-Busch, Inc. on the label. Yes, that is the big commercial brewery that is behind Budweiser and buy every brewery in the world that comes in their way (including Stella, Becks, Boddingtons to name a few) so they can get monopoly on the US beer market. To sum it up – I dont like Aunheuser Busch and I try to make a point not to drink their beers.

But here I am, holding one of their beers in my hand. The first taste is not bad, taste like Christmas, I try to figure out what it is when I realize it taste a little like the Swedish drink Julmust. But then the taste goes flat and it feels like they try to cover it up with lots of bubbles. Its a little better than bud light, but not very much.
It’s still cool that its gluten free

4% alc./vol.

Im feeling nice today, I’ll give it 2 out of 5.

Note: This was the first beer that I did not finish – which probably means I should give it a 1 out of 5.

no. 16 Mothership Wit

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The world is hating me today. I wanted a good beer after a bad day at work but I got a wheat beer, and I dont like wheat beers.
New Belgium Brewing Company’s Mothership Wit from Colorado, USA

It says its Organic wheat beer brewed with spices on the label and it is probably a good wheat beer, but I dont like wheat beer, so I only give it a 1 out of 5

no.8 Wyder’s Dry Raspberry Hard Cider

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I’m not gonna lie, I was super disappointed when I got my “beer” today.
Wyder’s Dry Raspberry Hard Cider from England. 
4% alc./vol

I havnt had cider in many years, and I’m not planning on having another one anytime soon.
This one was super sweet at first and then a little bitter after taste.
To sweet, and it’s not a beer. 1 out of 5. I was glad when it was over.
(Sid didnt like it either)

no.8 Wyder’s Dry Raspberry Hard Cider

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I’m not gonna lie, I was super disappointed when I got my “beer” today.
Wyder’s Dry Raspberry Hard Cider from England. 
4% alc./vol

I havnt had cider in many years, and I’m not planning on having another one anytime soon.
This one was super sweet at first and then a little bitter after taste.
To sweet, and it’s not a beer. 1 out of 5. I was glad when it was over.
(Sid didnt like it either)

December 21

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Cerveza Cantina from El Salvador.

This was a big NO! I had a hard time drinking it all. 1 out of 5.