Beerbeque
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I bought the new Sierra Nevada Beer Camp pack today for 12/$20 that included 3 each of Weizenbock, California Common, Double IPA and Juniper Black Ale. When I got home from work I tried one of each and here is my review:
First- Cal Common. This was a fine example of the style epitomized by the excellent Anchor Steam Beer. I thought this SN beer was more fruity than Anchor and I thought it tasted like my own homebrewed version of the style.The emphasis here is on the Northern Brewer hops which is more woody than the citrusy hops. This one was my favorite.
Second- Weizenbock. I could not even finish this beer. The intense bananna, Clove and bubblegum flavors reminded me of some of my own homebrewed failures. I apparently cannot appreciate this style.
Third- Double IPA. While I can appreciate this style for the intense citrus hop profile, it's just not for me. Great hop flavor and aroma too but too bitter and over the top for me.
Fourth- Juniper black Ale. This is really a stout. Pretty darn dry but thankfully not bone dry. Quite bitter though and that may please some but not me. The Juniper flavor is apparent but mildly so. This one is my second favorite.
I definitely won't buy this pack again but it was a fun beer adventure that I rarely take anymore. It helped me realize that I myself brew my favorite beers.
First- Cal Common. This was a fine example of the style epitomized by the excellent Anchor Steam Beer. I thought this SN beer was more fruity than Anchor and I thought it tasted like my own homebrewed version of the style.The emphasis here is on the Northern Brewer hops which is more woody than the citrusy hops. This one was my favorite.
Second- Weizenbock. I could not even finish this beer. The intense bananna, Clove and bubblegum flavors reminded me of some of my own homebrewed failures. I apparently cannot appreciate this style.
Third- Double IPA. While I can appreciate this style for the intense citrus hop profile, it's just not for me. Great hop flavor and aroma too but too bitter and over the top for me.
Fourth- Juniper black Ale. This is really a stout. Pretty darn dry but thankfully not bone dry. Quite bitter though and that may please some but not me. The Juniper flavor is apparent but mildly so. This one is my second favorite.
I definitely won't buy this pack again but it was a fun beer adventure that I rarely take anymore. It helped me realize that I myself brew my favorite beers.