This past weekend Winter Springs, FL hosted the 33rd annual Central Florida Scottish Highlands Games, and what is a Scottish event without great beer. Dunedin Brewing came with taps pouring 4 tasty beers. While I’m far from being the Gary Vaynerchuck of beer, I do imbibe with some degree of discernment. Being an outspoken fan of IPA’s though, I was a bit out of my comfort zone with this tasting but I’m not afraid to Hail the Ale whatever its particular variety. In this video I review Dunedin’s Drop Kick Murphy’s Red and the Brewmaster’s Nitro Stout Special. Enjoy!
Thanks to Redhook (well, actually their PR firm) I’ve now forgiven my UPS guy. See, a couple weeks ago he left a shipment from Apple sitting on my front doorstep instead of at the side door like he usually does. Luckily I was home and able to snatch my precious Apple cargo before someone else did. But just last week all was made right when he delivered a box with a Redhook Treblehook Barley Wine in it *and* left it by the side door. Bygones.
I opened the box to be greeted by another box wrapped in a red ribbon with the Redhook logo and 2009 Limited Edition in fancy gold lettering. I knew then that this was no ordinary box. This was a box that had a ribbon around it.
I resisted the urge to break the golden seal and brought the box into work the next day so I could share. I was happy to find not just a beer but also a glass.
I poured it in the glass and it was brown and had some head to it. Sorry, I suck at reviews and really care more about taste than anything else.
I liked this beer. It didn’t have as strong an alcohol taste and wasn’t as sweet as some barley wines but it was nice and smooth for a 10% ABV brew. If you like barley wines I don’t think you can go wrong with this one. Want some more details? Here’s what Redhook says about it:
Boasting big aromatic malts, Redhook Treblehook pours a dark gold with a velvety mouthfeel and a slightly bitter finish. Brewed in the style of a traditional American barley wine with a 10.1% ABV and 57 IBUs, Treblehook sets itself apart by playing up the hops to add depth and complexity. Dry-hopped vigorously throughout the six-month process, Treblehook’s strength comes from its ability to have a strong hop flavor while still allowing the malt characteristics to shine through.
“We wanted Treblehook to have all the classic barley wine characteristics,” said Doug MacNair, brewmaster for Redhook Ale Brewery. “We spent time getting the subtleties right, balancing the malts with a strong hop backbone to create Redhook’s take on the style.”
Here’s some other reviews that are probably better than this one:
I don't know much about goats, except that males piss on their heads to
attract females. This beer definitely didn't taste like piss, not
that I've ever tasted it.
Alright down to business, this beer is good. Not great but
good. It's light bodied with a good hop balance. The
ending is a little weird. Prior to trying this brew I heard it
had a stange ending and it's the sour overtones of grapefruit.
The aftertaste isn't bad, it's just different and I would happily drink
another, and another, and another.
So next time you are out, grab yourself a Goat and enjoy the after taste.
This
entry really isn't a beer review as much as it is a plead for our
readers to run out and grab this beer. Karmeliet Tripel is an
outstanding beer. I drank too many to really review it, hence the
reason why I can vouch for this ale. It may be my new favorite
brew.
Next time I'll only drink one and I'll do a real review. Until then, just go grab one.
I was drawn to this beer simply because of its name. It reminded
me of a school in Orlando, FL that specializes in Film, Art, and design
by the same name (Full Sail).
Nevermind this mindless ramble; this beer is a crafty brew. It
has a good hoppy flavor that's complimented by a medium body.
Full Sail Amber
is a great beer to match with your more flavorful dishes. My dish
of choice was a burger and fries my friend, a burger and fries.
It was damn good.
