Tag Archives: Will Buy Again

New Belgium Pumpkick

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dugpark

New Belgium’s Pumpkick lives up to its name! “What’s that bite of tartness doing in a pumpkin beer? Adding the unexpected kick of cranberry juice to brighten this traditionally spiced seasonal ale. Pumpkick is brewed with plenty of pumpkin juice, … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hood Brewing Ice Axe IPA

Posted on August 10, 2012 by dugpark

A new brew just in time for the downright blistering summer sun this weekend in the Seattle area.  Yes, blistering… we may reach a whopping 80 degrees… but don’t hold your breath. 🙂 Somewhat crappy summer aside, I have a … Continue reading →

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Widmer Brothers W’12 Dark Saison

Posted on January 25, 2012 by dugpark

New brew!!! It has been a while since the blog has been updated but not since I have been drinking!  This beautiful beer pours a perty copper color.  Non-existent head, which is a bit of surprise.  Mild saison nose, like … Continue reading →

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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Posted on October 8, 2010 by dugpark

A dark, sedimenty porter with a roasted malt nose and smooth and easy taste.  This isn’t your motor oil porter although it does run 7.8% ABV.  It is bright and tasty for a porter very nice. Flying Dog Website JBB6 … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Black Butte XXI

Posted on January 23, 2010 by dugpark

Deschutes Black Butte XXI is a new take on the old Black Butte Porter.  Thick and viscous, this brew has both chocolate nibs and coffee beans (dry hop) in it, giving it a solid hit of each.  Chocolate in the nose, coffee in the … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun Berserker Imperial Stout

Posted on January 11, 2010 by dugpark

It is said the that berserkers fought with wild, unrestrained agression… (Bing)  well, welcome to a wild, unrestrainedly aggressive beer… Midnight Sun Berserker Imperial Stout.  This black-as-night beer  has a sweet, fruity nose (dark fruit like prunes/plums) and pours thick and viscous.  The … Continue reading →

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Maui Brewing Co. CoCoNut Porter

Posted on January 6, 2010 by dugpark

I have no idea what their saying on the saying on the can means “…like hot chicks on the beach” but that is ok since Maui Brewing Co. CoCoNut Porter is actually pretty good.  Dark and roasted looking with a nice … Continue reading →

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Fat Weasel Ale

Posted on December 12, 2009 by dugpark

I thought the bottle of this one looked a little fishy and unfamiliar and after digging around on the internet found this little tidbit from ratebeer: Editor’s note: Contract brewed for Stienhaus Brewing Co. / Trader Joe’s by both Firestone … Continue reading →

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Snipes Mountain Porter

Posted on December 12, 2009 by dugpark

I hear about Snipes Mountain Brewery quite often from The Belly as he travels to Sunnyside frequently for work.  He digs it and I can see why.  Snipes Mountain Porter is a solid offering from the brewery and thanks to Mr. … Continue reading →

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Sixth Glass Quadrupel Ale

Posted on December 6, 2009 by simonpo

Part of the “Smokestack Series” of artisan-style ales from the Boulevard Brewing Company out of Missouri, the Sixth Glass quad arrives in a somewhat pricey but elegntly packaged package, delivering a heady blast of Belgian goodness to your chalice after … Continue reading →

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