Ales

Some fruit and bready wheat in the nose but very soft. Definitely noticed a diacetyl buttery smell that overwhelmed the other scents that may have been there. The buttery smell isn't offensive but certainly seems like an odd smell for a summer style ale. Not exactly a "refreshing" smelling beer. Read More »

Talk about a sweet smelling beer, this puppy is bursting with malty goodness. The dark malts give a nice toasted brown sugar and chocolate sweetness and we can thank the crystal malts for the delicious toffee smell. Read More »

Crisp and clean this beer hits the spot on a hot summer afternoon. Brooklyn Brewery have a great job at making a beer that is light enough for good drinkability yet flavorful enough to not get boring. Read More »

The flavor is incredibly smooth and creamy. The delicious sweetness of the caramel malts come on first then followed by subtle burnt sugar and molasses. After the sweet flavors dissipate a bit the flavor turns into a nice mixture of bittersweet chocolate and bitter hops. Read More »

I always enjoy supporting a beer from my hometown especially when its made by a brewery as talented as Smuttynose. While the beautiful state of New Hampshire isn't known for great beer Smuttynose is one of the top rated craft beers out there. Read More »