Beer Reviews
| ID: | Country: | Name: | Type: | Flavor: | Aroma: | Location Tested: | Tester 1: | RATING: | Tester 2: | #2 Rating: | Tester 3: | #3 Rating: | Tester 4: | #4 Rating: | Tester 5: | #5 Rating: | Date: | OVERALL RATING: | Alcohol Content: | Price: | Comments: |
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| 1 | USA | Budweiser | Lager | Average | Basic Lager | Home | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 5 | Finn | 3 | John | 6 | Wood | 6 | 1/1/1990 | 5 | $5.00/six pack | ||
| 2 | CA. USA | Blue Star Great American | Wheat | Good | Very Wheaty, some skunk | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 5 | 4/18/1999 | 5 | $1.00 on sale | You can really smell the wheat in this one. O.K. beer for the money. | |||||||
| 3 | HOLLAND | Peter's Brand Holland | Pilsner | Poor | SKUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Davenport's tavern | A.J. | 3 | Menor | 3 | 4/18/1999 | 3 | ? | $.65/on sale | This is one step above Nordic wolf….Barely. If you like skunk..this is the beer for you. | ||||||
| 4 | Ca. USA | Firestone Double Barrel Ale | Amber Ale | Above Average | Mild wood scent | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 8 | Menor | 8 | Wood | 5 | Finn | 5 | Big John | 4/18/1999 | 7.2 | 5 % | $1.50 | A cool woodsy aroma. This is a damn fine beer. The alcohol content is a little high and it is noticeable, but it is a smooth brew. This is a fine micro-brew from central California. If you're ever in the central west coast, give it a try. | |
| 5 | CA. USA | Wolaver's Pale Ale | Pale Ale | Good | Slightly Fruity/Sweet | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6 | Menor | 6 | 4/18/1999 | 6 | ? | $.69 on sale | Organic Beer! Decent beer…unique story. WWW.WOLAVERS.COM | ||||||
| 6 | Ca. USA | Jumping Cow Amber Ale | Amber Ale | Good | Heavy Malt | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6 | Menor | 6 | 4/18/1999 | 6 | 5.5% | $1.50 | Thick head...Heavy Malt all around..If you like Malty beers, this is for you. | ||||||
| 7 | Munich Germany | Lowenbrau Dark | Amber Ale | Good | Freshness | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 7 | Finn | 5 | John | 4 | 4/18/1999 | 5.75 | American Standard | $1.00 | Excellent Drinkability. Smooth flavor. | ||
| 8 | Ca. USA | Jumping Cow Hefe-Weizen | Hefe-Weizen | Exceptional | Fruity | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 8 | Menor | 8 | 4/18/1999 | 8 | 5.5% | $1.50 | Huge Head…..just like Germany's Hefe-weizens…great flavor. | ||||||
| 9 | ukiah, ca. USA | Black Hawk Stout | Stout | Above Average | Just like Guinness | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 7 | 4/18/1999 | 7 | 5.2% | $1.95 | Smoother than Guinness …does not taste as dark as it looks. Good brew. | ||||||
| 10 | Pasadena, Ca. | Craftsman's Red Ale | Red Ale | Above Average | Average Red Ale Aroma | Clancy's Crab Broiler | A.J. | 6 | Menor | 7 | 4/23/1999 | 6.5 | ? | $3.95/Restaurant | Very smooth…very Low carbonation….tasted like flat BASS Ale. Good Flavor | ||||||
| 11 | Czech. | Staropramen(Star Of Prague) | Pilsner | Average | Hint Of Skunk | Clancy's Crab Broiler | A.J. | 4 | Menor | 4 | 4/23/1999 | 4 | ? | $3.95/Restaurant | skunky Import…could have been an old bottle….similar to Henniger | ||||||
| 12 | Hainaut, Belgium | Scaldis Noel(Belgian special Ale) | Ale | Exceptional | Fruity, creamy…good!!! | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 9 | Menor | 9 | 4/23/1999 | 9 | 12%…holy shit!!! | $4.00..EACH!!!!!!!!! | Excellent Beer…..would have been graded even higher if not for the overwhelming alcohol content…Tasted similar to the great Yule beer of Denmark!!!! | ||||||
| 13 | New Orleans, LA. | Dixie | Pilsner | Good | Very hoppy, yeasty aroma | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 5.5 | Menor | 5 | 4/23/1999 | 5.25 | ? | $1.25 | Good pilsner..basic…would probably go real good with barbecue or of course, Cajun food. | ||||||
| 14 | Riverside, Ca. | Hollywood Blonde | Kolsch Ale | Good | Very malty almost dirty aroma | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 5 | 4/23/1999 | 5 | ? | $1.19 Each | Funky smell(heavy malt)…has a unique flavor…..earthy. | ||||||
| 15 | Belgium | Piraat Ale | Ale | Good | Yeasty, like Hefe-Weizen | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6.5 | Menor | 6 | 4/24/1999 | 6.25 | 10.5% | $2.00 each | This beer tastes like a very strong Hefe-Weizen. Good flavor …big bite. No Hefe-Weizen "floaties"…good head. | ||||||
| 16 | England | Thunderstorm | English Wheat Ale | Above Average | smells "pretty" like perfume(yeast) | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 8.5 | Menor | 7 | 4/24/1999 | 7.75 | ? | $2.99/Pint | Crisp..refreshing…bold flavor…winner of 1996 Brewing industry international awards for Cask conditioned ale. | ||||||
| 17 | Scotland | McQewan's Export | India Pale Ale | Good | Smells like a good cigar(sweet) | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6 | john | 4.5 | Menor | 6.5 | Finn | 4 | Wood | 7 | 4/24/1999 | 5.6 | 1.75 | Tasted sweet like a cigar(swisher sweet)…lingering after taste of burnt caramel | |
| 18 | Ca. | Humboldt Ale (ale brewed with hemp seed) | Hemp Ale | Poor | Wet burlap sack!! | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 4 | Menor | 4 | Finn | 2 | Wood | 2 | 4/24/1999 | 3 | 5.7 | 1.20 | Strong bitter aftertaste..that lingers. Gaseous. The cool factor (Hemp ingredient) did not make for a good ale. | ||
| 19 | Germany | Festbier(wurzberger) | German Festbier | Above Average | great classic beer smell | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 7 | Finn | 5 | Wood | 7 | 4/24/1999 | 6.5 | 2.99 | Good beer….we assume that this goes well with food….some aftertaste…very hoppy!!! | |||
| 20 | Germany | Celebrator Doppelbock | Doppelbock | Above Average | Malty, hint of caramel smell | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 7.5 | Menor | 7.5 | 4/25/1999 | 7.5 | ? | 2.99 Each | Very dark beer….full flavor…no burnt taste like that of other stouts. Smooth…malty. Strong head. | ||||||
| 21 | Washington state | Bert Grant's Scottish Ale | Ale | Average | Very Hoppy | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 4 | Menor | 3 | 4/25/1999 | 3.5 | .99 | TOOOOO hoppy..very biter aftertaste…not our style. WWW.Grants.com | |||||||
| 22 | USA | Henry Weinhards Private Reserve | Lager | Above Average | Crisp ..light | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 7 | 4/25/1999 | 6 | $3.99/six pack | Very lite tasting..refreshing …premium beer….thirst quenching. | |||||||
| 23 | Ca. | Eye of the hawk | Ale | Exceptional | Malty, fresh scent | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 8 | Menor | 7.5 | 5/8/1999 | 7.75 | 8% | 6.99 / six pack | Full bodied, malty flavor…..we did not notice the high alcohol content until we read the label. Just tastes good. | ||||||
| 24 | Chicago | Goose Island Blonde Ale | Ale | Good | Interesting aroma, fruity | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6 | Menor | 6 | 5/8/1999 | 6 | ? | .84 each | Unique flavor for a blonde ale. Earthy, deep flavor..heavy head..A.J. liked it..menor did not. | ||||||
| 25 | Boston, USA | Sam Adams Summer Ale | Ale | Exceptional | Fresh lemon | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 9 | Menor | 8.75 | 5/31/1999 | 8.875 | ? | 10.99/12 pack | Very refreshing, thirst quenching ale. Great beer. Very similar to a classic German Hefe-Weizen. | ||||||
| 26 | North Carolina, USA | Petes Summer Brew | Pale Ale | Above Average | Hint of lemon..some bitter aroma | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6.5 | Menor | 6.5 | Finn | 5 | 5/31/1999 | 6.5 | 5.99/six pack | www.petes.com Good thirst quenching summer brew. Strong lemon flavor. | |||||
| 27 | USA | Latrobe American Pale Ale | Ale | Good | Heavy Hops | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 4 | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 3.5 | 8/21/1999 | 4.16 | ? | ? | Heavy on the hops! Very bitter. Trying too hard. | ||||
| 28 | USA | Ruedrick's Red Seal Ale | Ale | Good | Hoppy but not bitter | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 4 | A.J. | 6.5 | Menor | 5 | 8/21/1999 | 5.16 | ? | ? | A Bit hoppy but not too bad. Strong after taste. Full Bodied, and full o' flavor | ||||
| 29 | USA | Brewer's Cave Black Barley Ale | Ale | Above Average | Good, somewhat weak | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 6 | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 7 | 8/21/1999 | 6.6 | ? | ? | Weak aroma but an excellent, smooth tasting ale. Reminiscent of Blackened VooDoo Ale. No after taste, not bad. Overall well liked by all. | ||||
| 30 | Denmark | Tuborg Julebryg | Indescribable | The GOD of Beer | Heavenly! | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 11!! | A.J. | 10 | Menor | 10 | Wood | 10 | 9/5/1999 | 10.25 | 5.6% | Who Cares!!?!?! | This is the food of the GODS! Available only during the Christmas festivities, and then only in Denmark. This alone is worth the ticket to that country. We bow to Tuborgs greatness…We're not worthy! | ||
| 31 | Ireland | Guinness Extra Stout | Stout | Exceptional | Dark/Caramel | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 91/2 | 9/5/1999 | ? | ? | A rich and robust stout. Probably the best stout available on the American market. Our friends in Ireland have to be commended on this one. | |||||||||
| 32 | U.S.A. | Black Buck | Stout | Exceptional | Smooth/Nutty | Davenport's Dungeon | Finn | 8 1/2 | A.J. | 8.75 | Menor | 8.5 | 9/11/1999 | ? | ? | This is a home brew! Made in Agoura California. This fine brew rates almost as high as a Guinness! If your ever in Agoura try to find it, you won't be disappointed! | |||||
| 33 | U.S.A. | Yellowstone Ale | Ale | Average | Sweet/ hoppy | Davenport's Tavern | Finn | 5 | A.J. | 7.5 | Menor | 7.5 | 9/12/1999 | ? | 3.69/pint | Another local brew. As is usually the case, they're trying too hard. Most local brews use too much hops, this is no exception to the rule. Although it's rather hoppy otherwise it is a rather refreshing brew. When in the Yellowstone area of Wyoming look up a bottle and give it a try, t'ain't bad! | |||||
| 34 | Germany | aecht schlenferla rauchbier | Smoked Bier (Marzen) | Above Average | Smokey!!! Almost smells like smoked bacon | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 8 | Menor | 7.25 | Broadie | 7 | 9/26/1999 | 7.42 | ? | 2.99 Each | Strong flavor….would be good with steak, prime rib etc. We could only drink one or two at a sitting. Good beer but the strong flavor and steep price would prohibit it from being a daily drink. Smokey flavor reminiscent of smokey bacon. | ||||
| 35 | Ukiah, Ca | Blue Heron Pale Ale | Ale | Good | Hoppy, Smells like inside of brewery | Davenport's Tavern | A.J. | 6 | Big John | 7.0 | Menor | 7.75 | Wood | 5.5 | 10/2/1999 | 6.56 | Tastes Like Hefe-weizen. Claims to be pale ale, however, tastes like hefe-weizen. | ||||
| 36 | u.s.a | jerimiah James cream ale | Ale | Above Average | smells like a Newcastle | davenports dungeon | A.J | 8.0 | big john | 7.5 | Sean | 6.5 | wood | 7.0 | Menor | 8.0 | 10/3/1999 | 7.4 | ? | 1.75 | Sean/too creamy big john/good solid drinkable beer with no after taste with mellow bitterness A.J/good amber ale c.wood/good ale no after taste Menor/nice creamy flavor no after taste |
| 37 | u.s.a | Gordon Biersch Marzen | Lager | Exceptional | Fruity, hoppy | davenports dungeon | A.J | 8.5 | big john | 8.5 | Sean | 8.5 | wood | 9 | Menor | 8.5 | 10/3/1999 | 8.6 | ? | 1.40 each | Great beer …very smooth…a hint of smokiness |
| 38 | California | SLO Amber | Ale | Above Average | hoppy, sweet | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 6.5 | Menor | 6.75 | Wood | 5 | Big John | 6.5 | 10/17/1999 | 6.18 | ? | 1.25 Each | Strong flavor, some bitterness and aftertaste. | ||
| 39 | Czch. | Starobrno | Lager | Below Average | SKUNK!!!!! | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 4 | Menor | 4.50 | Wood | 4.5 | Big John | 5 | 10/17/1999 | 4.5 | ? | ? | Skunky, highly carbonated, not a good beer | ||
| 40 | USA | Gordon Biersch Golden Export | Lager | Good | Very mild, some sour smell | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 6 | Menor | 6 | Wood | 5.25 | Big John | 6.5 | 10/17/1999 | 5.93 | ? | 1.50 Each | Good flavor, good drinkability, good basic lager | ||
| 41 | Belgium since 1654 | La Guillotine | Ale | Good | Citrusy/flowery | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 6.75 | Big John | 6 | 10/30/1999 | 6.58 | strong | 3.99 for one beer | strong alcohol taste…yeasty like hefe-weizen. Very expensive import. Some aftertaste. | ||||
| 42 | USA | Uncle Otto's Oktoberfest ale | Oktoberfest | Above Average | caramel | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 8 | Menor | 7 | Big John | 7.25 | 10/30/1999 | 7.41 | average | 1.80 each | Very active in the mouth(bubbly). Burnt caramel taste..slight metallic aftertaste..very good flavor. | ||||
| 43 | Croatia | Karlovacko | Pilsner | Average | Very clean scent | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 6.5 | Menor | 6.5 | Big John | 6.75 | 10/30/1999 | 6.58 | average | 2.99 each | you can see floating crystals in the bottle before opening…not a bad thing considering Krystal weizen from Germany which is very good type of beer…very clean taste..tastes like a strong Budweiser. | ||||
| 44 | Germany | aventinus(germany's original wheat dopplebock | Weizen | Above Average | Fruity, cloves | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 6.5 | Big John | 7 | 10/30/1999 | 6.83 | 8.0 | 2.25 each | Starts off with a clove taste finishes Very fruity. Quality beer. | ||||
| 45 | England | Tetley's | Ale | Above Average | A tinty aroma…very light | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 7.5 | Menor | 7.75 | Big John | 7.85 | 10/30/1999 | 7.7 | average | 1.99 each | est.1892 …very creamy | ||||
| 46 | Ireland | Guinness | Stout | Exceptional | Burnt caramel | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 9.0 | Menor | 8 | Big John | 10 | 11/20/1999 | 9.0 | ? | 2.25/pint | Creamy..smooth drinking beer…with very light carbonation with a burnt taste which requires an acquired taste. Meets well with hearty meals. We can only imagine what this must taste like in an Irish pub..in Ireland. | ||||
| 47 | Greece | Mythos | Lager | Good | Skunky(Note: after exp. Date…no skunk taste | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 5 | Menor | 5 | Big John | 4 | 11/20/1999 | 4.6 | 5% | 2.29 Each | taste like a Greek bud….probably good with Gyros. Good carbonation. | ||||
| 48 | China | Snowflake Beer | Pilsner | Good | Smells like wet wood or grain alcohol | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 5.5 | Menor | 4 | Big John | 4.5 | 11/20/1999 | 4.6 | ? | .99 each | pretty basic…very bland for the region …nothing special. | ||||
| 49 | Belgium | Bruegel | Stout | Above Average | Clean fresh..resembles citrus..like weizen | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 7 | Menor | 7.25 | Big John | 7 | 7.08 | 5.2% | 2.59 Each | good beer..citrus quality…fresh taste. | |||||
| 50 | Brazil | Xingu Black Beer | Stout | Above Average | Smells like sweet guiness | davenports dungeon | A.J. | 8.5 | Menor | 8.5 | Big John | 8.5 | 11/20/1999 | 8.5 | ? | 3.99 pint | Sweeter version of guiness…like hickory smoked wood…mellow. | ||||
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