restless reformer

Remember all those beer reviews I was doing?  They seem to have gone the way of Fred the Fundamentalist (meaning, a great plan that fizzled out).  The good news is, both beer and Fred are on their way back.  I’ve had a Fred post brewing (haha) in my mind for some time, and I’m making […]

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Time for the winter warmers reviews to begin!
We start this season with a sad little ale that’s just trying too hard. Three important words here: too. much. cinnamon.
I’d never tried a Harpoon beer before, so I figured I’d start with their Winter Warmer. I cracked open bottle number one, poured the beer, and […]

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This one fits the same category as the Saranac Octoberfest. It pours darker - a dark red/amber color, and it has a frothy head that dissipates quickly with minimal lacing. It has a malty smell with maybe a little fruit and a sort of toasty scent.
I’ve read some complaints that this beer is […]

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Simply put, this is an excellent Octoberfest, particularly if you’re a fan of malty beers. It pours a deep red/amber color, with a thick, foamy head that leaves a nice lacing after dissipating.
It’s got a toasty, malty sweet kind of smell and a full, smooth mouthfeel which makes it very easy to drink. […]

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Saranac Octoberfest pours a clear orange/copper color with a one-inch creamy head that quickly dissipates with decent lacing. It’s got a bready, hoppy scent.
The taste is very hoppy. I like bitter beers, but the bitter, herby hops seems to overwhelm the malt flavor, making it a good, but ultimately not well-balanced beer. […]

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I was going to sit down and write a lengthy theological exposition on Christ being found in the sacraments, but for now, I’d rather review a beer. I think I shall start beer review as a semi-regular part of this blog. I’m certainly not going to be any good at it at first, […]

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