Beer Review: Southern Tier Pumking

Beer: pumking Imperial Pumpking Ale
Brewer: Southern Tier Brewing Co.
Source: Draft
Rating: No stars (3.2 of 10)

Comments: I could say something about the attractive color of this beer served in a special tear-drop glass but OMFG it tastes like cough syrup!!!  Sweet and nasty and I just couldn’t finish it.  I’m seriously wondering if there was something wrong with the keg because they can’t really unleash something that tastes this bad on an unsuspecting public.

Related Beers:

• Southern Tier Raspberry Porter
• Southern Tier Heavy*Weizen

Beer Review: Long Trail Harvest

Beer: Long Trail Harvest
Brewer: Long Trail Brewing Co.
Source: Draft
Rating: * (5.9 of 10)

Comments: This is an attractive copper brown ale with a thick head, but I was a disappointed by the taste.  It was weak and flat with a few hints of chocolate.  I expect something heartier from a beer of this type.  Oddly enough, I’ve tried this beer before from a bottle, and I liked it a lot better.

Related Beers:

• 6.9 – Long Trail Belgian White
• 6.9 – Long Trail Blackberry Wheat
• 6.9 – Long Trail Double Bag Ale

Beer Review: Dale’s Pale Ale

Beer: Dale’s Pale Ale
Brewer: Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery
Source: Draft
Rating: ** (6.7 of 10)

Comments: Here’s a beer I’ve been avoiding because it comes in can yet is really expensive.   I found a place serving it on-tap and gave it  a try.  The beer has a nice malt/hops balance and leaves good lacing on the glass.  I’m not sure if I’ll get it in a can, but it’s nice to know that a decent beer can come in aluminum.