Stone RIS 2008

It was a Saturday Night and I was bored, So I thought why not have a Stone RIS vertical, the weather was a bit cold, even more reason for a good RIS. I'm Reviewing the 2008 Spring Release, as that was my favorite, also had 2007 and 2009, both good but the 2008 stole the show.

Appearance: A Dark black, can't see a thing. A nice brown head as well, sticks around for a little bit.

Smell:Roasted Malt is very apparent, Small hint of chocolate and coffee.

Taste: Roasted malt is dominate in this beer, just like the smell. A hint of coffee comes through at the end. Some subtle vanilla notes as well. Hard to get a real handle on this one, lots of stuff going on, some chocolate taste comes around also.

Drinkabilty: Very drinkable, and at 10.8% ABV almost too drinkable. The alcohol has toned down with age, not as noticeable as 2009 version.

Overall: I'm still trying to figure this beer out, so good, but I just can't pin down the flavor profile. One of the best beer I have had in awhile.

4.9/5

Tyranena Paradise By The Dashboard Lights

Picked this up as my dad is a huge Meatloaf fan, thought we would share this 4 pack. Anything from Tyranena's brewers gone wild series is almost always a good beer, so I thought what the hell. On with the review.

Appearance: Pours dark black, with a thin tan head.

Smell: Some coffee notes, chocolate, and a very faint cherry smell as well.

Taste: Roasted Malty taste at first, followed by a hint of coffee, finishes with a cherry aftertaste.

Drinkabilty: Could only have two of these in one sitting, the coffee and roasted malts gets a little overpowering.

Overall: 3.9/5

Victory Hop Wallop

Appearance: Hop Wallop pours a dark orange with a white head.

Smell: Smell very bitter, pine smell from the hops, little floral as well.

Taste: A very hoppy, yet bitter taste. Can taste some citrus aftertaste

Drinkabilty: At 8.5% I would only have a few of these bad boys in a sitting. The high ABV is hidden very well though.

Overall: 3.5/5.

I was impressed with this beer from Victory. I think Bell's Hopslam is too sweet for my liking, this hop bomb had the perfect sweetness and bitterness as well.

Alesmith IPA

To say I was impressed with this beer would be an understatement. After enjoying a Pliny The Elder, I though this would fall short of the bar that Pliny set. Overall Alesmith IPA was very, very impressive, and it stands right up there with Pliny The Elder.

Appearence:  Pours a copper/orange with a thin white head.

Smell: Slight smell of grapefruit, also some citrus as well.

Taste: Very clean, hoppy flavor. Hop bitterness at the end.

Drinkability: Very drinkable, I would enjoy a few of these without a problem, although that could be a problem as it is 7.25% Alc.

Overall: 4.0/5

Love Potion Collection 5

If your familiar with Mac Lethal's Love Potion series, than this album is an instant classic. mac Lethal cover's everything from Beer, Twitter, Sentras and Blimmys ( a Blazer with Jimmy parts) and a little bit of motivational speaking thrown in there. Overall a very good album, be sure to check out the Cherry Soda Pop demo, as well as Wood Chip Grinder with Aesop Rock.

check it out here:http://www.lethalville.net/store/index.php?item=ML-LP5

Beats

I have been slacking on the beats, but will get around to posting a review of Mac Lethals Love Potion Colection 5 later this week

Pliny The Elder

I think Dre was right when he said "it's all good from Diego to tha Bay" because the West Coast, especially California knows to make a beer. Russian River, Lost Abbey/Port and Firestone Walker all put out amazing beers. Probably the flagship beer for the "West Coast Style" IPA is Pliny.

Appearance: A light orange color, with a thin white head.

Smell: Grapefruit, and a little more grapefruit.

Taste: As you may have guessed, grapefruit, with a little sweetness from the hops. Also has a very small bitterness.

Drinkability: If I had access to this beer everyday, I wouldn't drink anything else. This is simply gods water.

Overall Rating: 4.7/5

Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

Damn... This seasonal offering from Founders Brewing Company is no joke. KBS clocks in around 11% alcohol and is "a stout is brewed with a hint of coffee and vanilla then aged in oak bourbon barrels for over a year". A bit pricey at $20 a 4-pack , but still a great stout regardless.

Appearance: Black, and dark. Like staring into a black hole.

Smell: Coffee beans, and a hint of Bourbon, a little vanilla as well.

Taste: Coffee taste up front, just like the smell. A little chocolate taste as well, with a bourbon aftertaste. The bourbon is not overpowering at all.

Drinkability: Safe to say that just one of these is enough, a great beer, but wouldn't want to over indulge.

Overall Rating: 4/5

Fucking New Glarus

From the amazing brewery New Glarus, I bring to you the incredible Wisconsin Belgian Red.If your big on street cred, then theses beers are probably not for you. Hell, if your big on street cred skip my blog, finish your forty and put on some Soldier Boy.

A friend of mine once described this beer as " tastes like drinking a cherry pie, but it's beer." Well that's exactly what it taste's like.

Appearance: Pours a cheery red, with a thin off red head.

Smell: Cherries, and more cherries.

Taste: It taste's as if somebody put on a cherry glove and punched me in the mouth. The cherries are definitely their, but not to overwhelming. Has a very subtle sour finish.

Drink ability: Very drinkable, the cherry flavor is more addicting with each sip. Definitely a beer to share amongst friends.

Overall Rating: 4.1/5