Beer Review: Greif-Brau Weisse

Hello again!  Today's beer again comes from the Bamburg area of Germany.  I got it from my beer man.  It came in the same crate that had beer from the last review.  This beer is a hefeweizen hell beer, which means that it's a light wheat beer. 

Greif-Brau Weisse (5.4 ABV)

 

Appearance:  It is a golden-brown color that is cloudy with heavy carbonation and a thick, one inch, head that dissipates to about a quarter of an inch. 
Aroma:  Can't really place the aroma but it smells kind of wheaty. 
Flavor:  The first thing that hits you is the carbonation.  It has a slight sweet, wheat taste and a faint floral finish. 
Mouthfeel:  This may be a light wheat beer but it's an over all medium bodied beer. 
Overall Impression:  Not the best hefeweizen I've ever had but it was good.  It was a bit different from the others.  Overall, I'd have to give it a C. 


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Beer Review: Alt Frankisches Lagerbier

Today's beer comes from the Bamburg region of Germany.  Bamburg is just north of Bavaria.  I got this beer from my beer man.  He delivers beer to me every other week.  Normally he delivers unpasteurized, fresh beer in a jug.  About every six weeks he has two new flavors.  Sometimes he has specialty crates of mixed beer from different regions of Germany.  I had a couple beers leftover from the last crate he delivered.  Enough about my beer man and on to the beer.
            
    Alt Frankisches Lagerbier (4.8 ABV) which, when translated, means Old Franconian Lager.

Appearance: To me, it appears to have a deep copper color and medium carbonation.  The head tops out to about an inch and dissipates quickly.  What do you think?
Aroma: There seems to be a bit of a floral aroma.
Flavor:  A smooth, hoppy flavor that finishes just a tad bitter.
Mouth feel: It appears to be medium bodied lager.
Overall Impression: A smooth, medium bodied lager that has a good hoppy flavor.  I'd give it a B-

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Beer Review: Czech Beer-Demon

Na zdraví! That means "cheers" in the Czech language.  "Pivo" means beer.
I was in the Czech Republic last month for a week of ice hockey camp.  While there, I tried as many Czech beers as possible.  I even brought some home.  Overall, the Czech beer is good!  I particularly loved the Cerny, or black beer.  I only started reviewing beers a couple weeks ago so I drank most of the beers I brought back before I got a chance to review them.  Tonight while searching my beer fridge for a cold, tasty beverage, I came across one last Czech beer, called Demon, I hadn't yet consumed.  Here is my review.

Appearance:  It has a deep caramel, clear, with light carbonation.  The head tops out at about 1 1/2 inches and dissipates quickly.
Aroma:  It seems to have a bit of a nutty aroma.
Flavor:  I must say, I'm having trouble describing the flavor of this beer.  There appears to be some nutty overtones and a slightly hoppy finish.
Mouthfeel:  This beer has a light-medium body.
Overall Impression:  Although I had trouble describing the taste, I found this beer to be smooth and easy to drink.  It has a good overall flavor.  My grade...B.

If you happen to come across this, give it a try.  It's worth it.  If you've tried this beer and disagree with me, let me know.  If you think I got something wrong, let me know.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  Contact me.   You can also follow me on Twitter. @Domkizzle.

Beer Review: Ballast Point Amber Ale Calico

This my second attempt at reviewing beer.  Today's beer is Ballast Point Amber Ale Calico brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in San Diego, California.  I picked up a 6 pack of this at the shoppette yesterday on the way to a BBQ.  I didn't get to it then so this is the first time I'm trying it.

Appearance:  It is an orange/copper colored beer, cloudy with light carbonation.  Pouring generates a 1 inch head that dissipates quickly.
Aroma:  It has a hoppy, lemony aroma.
Flavor:  This is another that is heavy on the hops.  Starts off lemony and finishes slightly bitter and spicy.
Mouthfeel:  It appears to me to be a light bodied beer.
Overall Impression:  When I first tasted it, I didn't care for it but the more sips I took, it kind of smoothed out.  It's OK.  It wouldn't be my first choice but it's drinkable.  My grade...C.

This beer is worth a try.  If you've tried this beer and disagree with me, let me know.  If you think I got something wrong, let me know.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  Contact Me You can also follow me on Twitter. @Domkizzle.

Beer Review: Fixed Gear American Red Ale

I've drank a lot of different beers in my time on Earth.  I have never reviewed them before, however.  Not in writing anyway.  On a whim, I've decided to start reviewing them.  In order to do that, I found a good video and guide on how to review beer.

The 1st beer that I will review is Fixed Gear American Red Ale.  I picked up a 6 pack of this at the shoppette on base.  For those not in the know, a shoppette is kind of like a 7-11 on military bases.  Normally, in Germany, the shoppettes sell the typical mass produced, Budweiser, Bud Light, MGD, Miller Lite, and a select German Pilsners and hefeweizens.  A new shoppette/gas station opened on base yesterday.  My wife and I stopped in there tonight on the way home for some wine and I found some new American IPAs on the shelves.  I am Jack's surprise.  I'm not a huge fan of IPAs but I'm always willing to try new things.  I chose Fixed Gear because it said red ale.  I like red and amber beers so I picked up a pack.  OK, now to the review.

Appearance:  It is an amber colored beer, slightly cloudy with decent carbonation.  The head is about a half inch thick with a tan color that dissipates.
Aroma:  This beer is very hoppy which tells me its an IPA even though the title is a bit misleading.  It has a citrus aroma, mostly grape fruit.
Flavor:  Similar to the aroma.  Hops are strong in this one.  Starts off smooth with a strong citrus hops flavor with a bit of a dry bitter finish and a lingering after taste.
Mouthfeel:  The beer appears to be medium bodied.
Overall Impression:  This beer definitely appeared to be an IPA.  I'm not a huge fan of that style to begin with but this beer was OK.  It had character.  I could drink it again.  I could probably see myself getting into IPAs if I drink enough of them.  If I had to give it a grade, I guess C+.

Fixed Gear American Red Ale is worth a try.  If you've tried this beer and disagree with me, let me know.  If  you think I got something wrong, let me know.  I'd love to hear what your thoughts are.  Contact me on Twitter @Domkizzle or Email me.