As I’m working on this website, I’ve been enjoying Samuel Adams’ Summer Ale. Its not too bad, but I’m a hoppy guy. I like my beers flavorful and bitter, just like my… um.. nevermind.
It has a slightly pungent aroma, you can get a sense of a bit ‘o hops in there. There is a little tingle on the tongue, only slight carbonation, and about an inch of head in the bottle when it was opened cold. Although it claims to be a wheat with a citrusy hint to it, I didn’t really get that sense. At least, its not wheaty and citrusy like a real Hefeweizen. To me, it tastes more like an ale, but a really good ale with a distinct flavor. I enjoyed this beer. It was real nice cold after a long day at the job and a hot bike ride home. Certainly one I would buy again, but probably not in my regular stock. This beer was part of Sam Adams Summer Selection variety pack.
I like my beers flavorful and bitter, too, just like my (oh, is your lovely wife reading this?) Nice new site!
One of the specialy brews that I found this summer was a Summit seasonal: Horizon Red. It’s a nice ale, almost porterish in its sweet yet bitter aftertaste. Too bad its seasonal, though.
Oh – added to my blogroll and my feed. Found through twitter.
If you like hoppy and flavourful (note correct spelling) you should try ‘Hop Head’ from the Tree Brewing Company in Kelowna, British Columbia. A great full-bodied India Pale Ale with a hoppy aroma and taste that will knock your socks off.
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Any IPA from an Oregon brewery (http://www.portlandbeer.org/) will be to your taste, if you like it heavy on the hops. Me, I’m a lager and amber ale guy, so most Portland brews are too hoppy for me. Hops is a local crop, so it’s to be expected.
That reminds me to add Rogue to my Microbrew sidebar!