Showing posts with label Smuttynose IPA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Smuttynose IPA. Show all posts

Friday, June 24, 2011

King of the Case: Smuttynose Brewing Company

Wherein I will buy a variety case and decide what the best beer in it is.

Smuttynose IPA
A crisp, hoppy offering with a fine finish. One of the best IPAs outside of the West Coast elite.

Robust Porter
I'm not a huge fan of porter beers, so I was a little disappointed when I found out that this was the "Brewer's Selection" on this particular occasion (no summer beer?). But the thing was pretty smooth despite its distinctive coffee flavor. I don't drink coffee and would rather my beer did not taste like it.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Smuttynose IPA


Smuttynose IPA
California makes great IPAs. Something in the water, perhaps? Bear Republic. Stone Brewing. North Coast. The list goes on. However, I just sipped a Smuttynose. Is it possible that the best IPA out there is coming out of New Hampshire? I know two old codgers who would say "Damn skippy!"