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