Avery Old Jubilation Ale Review #51

Avery Old Jubilation Ale
Style: English Strong Ale
ABV: 8.3%
Winter Seasonal
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Dogfish Head Snifter

Our winter strong ale has a gorgeous mahogany hue, a hint of hazelnuts, and a finish reminiscent of mocha and toffee. No spices, just a perfect blend of five specialty malts. Cellarable for 2 years.

Avery Brewing Company
Boulder, Colorado
Adam Avery, President And Head Brewmaster
1993

Appearance:
Crimson Hued Dark Chestnut Color
Dusty Tan Head
Sizable Head
Quick To Leave Head Retention

Thready Lacing
Dark Clarity
Visible Soft Carbonation

Aroma:
Hazelnut
Brown Sugar
Walnut Liqueur
Burnt Cherry Jam
Cocoa
Raisins
Figs And Dates
Pecan Praline
Mango Chutney
Very Complex And Layered Aroma

Mouth Feel:
Well Rounded
Heavy Bodied Beer
Slight Drinkability
Rich And Robust Palate
Winter Warmer With A Slight Resemblance To A Scotch Ale
Sweet But Complimented With Bitterness
Long Lasting Finish
Creamy Mouth Feel

The taste is somewhat bitter upfront and throughout actually, with hints of mocha flavors in and out. It has a malty smoothness to it but the hops dominate this beer. In the middle the hops become a whisper and now sticky resins oozing with rich forestry esters and a hit with cocoa delights underneath. Towards the finish you get a nice hint of nutty and dark fruits with spices on the tip of your tongue. The alcohol is high and is noticeable as it warms, but it is still drinkable.  The beer can be aged, so I should have aged it and drank it next winter, then given a review. It looked so tasty and I have no will power, so I drank it now.

3 1/2 Out Of 6
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Yards Cape Of Good Hope Review #50

Yards Cape Of Good Hope
Style: Imperial IPA
Special Seasonal
ABV: 8.1%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Yards AOTR Snifter

 Originally brewed to withstand the epic voyages from the shores of England around the African Cape of Good Hope to the Indian Subcontient, the India Pale Ale has always been a beer for the adventurous soul. Thoroughly hopped with Amarillos in both the whirlpool and the fermenter, it was then transferred to our makeshift shipping cask, where it was dry-hopped again with Nugget and Columbus. Set adrift in our brewery without cooling, it was able to age as though it had been put to sea for six months. The result is an authentic double dry hopped and uniquely aged India Pale Ale reminiscent of something you’d find solace in on a balmy, Indian evening far away from home. Beware of tigers 

Appearance:
Porous Firm White Head
Active Head Retention: Starts At The Rim of The Glass To The End
Crystal Caramel Color
Cloudy Unfiltered Clarity
Great Ring Lacing Cascades Nicely
Cask Carbonation

Aroma:
Tea
Spruce
Tobacco Notes
Orange Slices
Amarillo Hop Aroma, But Lacks IPA Aroma
Resiny Hins
Floral Notes That Is Expected And Appreciated From Yards  Brews
Sweet Malts
Pineapple
Banana

Mouth Feel:
Perfect Balance Of Malts And Hops
Sweet With A Slight Bitter Balance
Medium To Slight Heavy Bodied Beer
Heavy Caramelized English Malts
Authentic Style
Refreshing And A Sessionable Beer
Dry Bitter Finish
Loose Slippery Palate
Creamy Mouth Feel
Philadelphia Pale Ale Older Brother
Multi-Dimensional Flavors

This beer was sweet and floral that was mildly hoppy. The beer has aggressive citrus spice flavors followed by a bitter finish. This beer is not close to the IPA style, but once you get past that the beer is very enjoyable. It was almost like a barley wine the way the sweetness blends with the hops. High ABV that is masked very well and warms your soul after a few. The most I like about this beer is that it is labeled as a IPA, but it is not a hop bomb that a yuppy trying to be cool would drink. I like the IPA style but not a heavy hopped one, this is a perfect mixture of hops added to this brew. This beer does not dry the shit out of your mouth as you drink more and more. This reminds me more of a English IPA, it has a phenomenal taste but is not as hoppy as a American IPA. Hard to find this beer, but if you do and don't try it you will be doing yourself a disservice. 

This is one of my favorite Yards beers, to bad it's only seasonal.

5 Out Of 6
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6 Philly Dive Bars To Have A Beer In

Oscar’s
It’s a hellhole, yes, but one that’s barely changed in all the years we’ve been drinking in it. And it’s one where everybody—from the corporate honchos to the hipsters to the skateboard kids to the old men with their behinds glued to the stools—gets along. Always. 1524 Sansom Street, 215-972-9938.

McGlinchey’s
The waitstaff here is surly as hell—and sometimes that’s exactly what we want to be around. Also, it doesn’t hurt that you can smoke inside, because it makes the place feel like an actual bar rather than some fake, politically correct appletini theme park. 259 South 15th Street, 215-735-1259.

Dirty Frank’s
It’s aptly named, the bartenders are angry all the time, they don’t take credit cards, the beer list is nothing special. It’s dark and crowded with people in for a real drink, and it has dartboards. It’s the best dive bar in town. 347 South 13th Street, 215-732-5010.

The El Bar
A Fishtown favorite. We go for the drinks but love it for the Star Wars pinball machine. 1356 North Front Street, 215-634-6430.

McKenna’s Bar
Also known as the Aldine, it’s perfect as ground zero for a Mayfair bar crawl. And with the Mayfair Diner across the street, you never have to wonder where your last-call pancakes will be coming from. 7322 Frankford Avenue, 215-332-3230.

Bob & Barbara’s Lounge
A classic dive, full of PBR, problem drinkers and history. This is where the Citywide Special was invented, and the best way to drink here is to slap $3.50 on the bar, ask for one, drink it down, and repeat all night. 1509 South Street, 215-545-4511.

12 Bars In Philly With Great Craft Beer Selections

Silk City
There are those among us who would sooner die than drink inside Silk City, but we love sitting out in the beer garden. It’s always a friendly mix of people, and good for large groups.

Triumph Brewing Company
The brunch stout is like drinking a small fishbowl of warm French toast.

Victory Brewing Company
A serious beer drinker living too close to Victory Brewing Company’s bar is like David Duchovny living down the street from a whorehouse: fun, sure, but it’s not going to lead to anything good.

Belgian Cafe
Everyone loves the beer and mussels at Monk’s, but the Belgian has the advantage of being just as good and only half as crowded.

The Pineville Tavern
The place was built in 1742, and it still feels like if you squint just right, you can see Ben Franklin and George Washington hoisting tankards in the corner—only without all the cheesy Disney World fakeness of drinking at City Tavern.

McKenzie Brew House
A microbrewery and restaurant for Malvern beer snobs and burger-seekers.

Monk’s Cafe
Because when that bus drove through it last year, our first worry was actually the beer collection.

Sidecar
It’s mostly a hipster gathering place these days, but the beers are still great, the menu is killer.

Standard Tap
As good for draft beers on Saturday night as it is for brunch on Sunday morning. If they put out cots, some of us would just live here on the weekends.

Dock Street Brewing Company
If you’re a fan of Dock Street’s brews (and we are), you can’t get any closer to the source than this. Obviously, you’re coming for the beer, but the menu is surprisingly good, too.

Grace Tavern
With a great beer list and a full menu served till 2 a.m. (which means frites and sausages right up until last call), Grace is the neighborhood bar you wish was in your neighborhood. It might also be the only place in town that makes us excited to eat green beans.

South Philly Tap Room
Great craft beer selections at reasonable prices, that comes with a nice ambience.
Bartenders have good beer knowledge.

CheersForBeer: Hoegaarden Review #49

CheersForBeer: Hoegaarden Review #49: Hoegaarden Wit Beer Style: Wheat Beer Flagship Beer ABV: 5% 12oz Bottle Poured Into A Flying Fish Tulip Glass Hoegaarden Brewery Hoeg...

Hoegaarden Review #49

Hoegaarden Wit Beer
Style: Wheat Beer
Flagship Beer
ABV: 5%
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Flying Fish Tulip Glass

Hoegaarden Brewery Hoegaarden, Belgium
1445
Pierre Celis- 1965
Anheuser-Busch InBev

Appearance:
Pale Lemonade Yellow, Almost Opaque
Lively CO2 Sharpness-Bubbly Legs Rise And Fall
Nice Stark Rocky White Head
Head Dissipates To A Thin Covering
Cloudy Dirty Clarity
Not Much Lacing To The Beer


Aroma:
Lemon Balm
Peppery Spice
Coriander
Pear
Fairly Herbal
Cloves
Grass
Wheat Malts
No Late Hops

Mouth Feel:
Sour Balance With A Slight Acidic Feel
Powdery Smoothness, But Still Has A Thin Feel
Causes Instant Dry Mouth, People Who Say Belgian Witbier Is Thirst Quenching Must Be Knocking Them Back
Easy Drink ability
Light Bodied
Watery Texture
Chewy Mouth Feel
Tart Dry Finish


Taste is a sour and tart feel with coriander and citrus taking center stage. Then there is hay, bread and grass notes not far behind. The yeast is bright but drying. The brew has herbal tea undertones to it. Finishes clean and mellow with sourdough toast, chamomile with hints of spice and citrus. Make my words do not put fuckin lemon in this beer. If you want to put a lemon is this beer, shove it up your ass instead. NO FRUIT IN BEER!


This Belgium is there and is readily available with it's high distribution. It is better than a lot of mass produced shit out there, but doesn't quite reach the heights of which the style is capable.

2 1/2 Out Of 6
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10 Signs You Drank Too Much

10. Your donated blood is only given to recipients over the age of 21
9. You’ve ever stepped on your own fingers
8. Your birthday is a holiday in Ireland
7. You start your mornings by picking up the phone, hitting the redial button, and apologizing to whoever answers
6. Your cab driver is making a nice second income off of the cell phones, lighters, and other things that fall out of your pockets
5. You drank so much last night you dissolved a urinal cake all by yourself
4. You know how to say, "Where are my pants?" in at least 4 languages
3. You can see your own breath - in July
2. You install shag carpet because it’s easy to hang on to
1. Your idea of "sobering up" is to switch to beer