Munich Type Dark

Thanks to Joe Wietlispach for giving me this beer. Tasted Wednesday night while watching Chapelle's Show on the projector and enjoying cheese and crackers.

Appearance: Dark brown, while still maintaining some element of clarity. The head is cream colored beige with a sporadic consistency of soap bubbles, film and dense foam. Lacing is speckled and wet as it drapes down the sides of the glass.
Aroma: Toasted and chocolate are very prominent features of the smell combined with a brief nuttiness and even a dash of roasty bitterness at the end. Authentic milk chocolate scent.
Taste: The sweetness is well accentuated in the form of rich chocolate and biscuity malted barley. Toasted grain are an equally present component to the overall flavor profile. Well balanced with a finishing bitterness that leaves the impression of dark chocolate, yet maintaining a refreshing characteristic of a European lager bier. Some presence of a more mineral-water, but only to the extent to encourage a positive flavor experience.
Mouthfeel: Higher carbonation from what I was expecting, however it leaves a creamy after texture on the palate, furthering the unexpected crisp feel. Body is on the abnormally lighter side, while displaying a tacky feel on the lips.
Overall Impression: A huge malt forward brew, that is nothing short of delicious! the toasted malt and chocolate malt bill is especially enticing!


Tim: 89/100
Jen: 88/100

Harpoon IPA

Tasting following practice with dinner. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Appearance: Far clearer than most, being called an IPA. A golden color with a nicely maintained foam head. Slight uniformed carbonation is visible.

Aroma: Subtle floralness and biscuit sweetness. Nothing overpowering, or out of balance.

Taste: I find the taste highly reminiscent of flowers with a toasted backbone sweetness that stays on the palate for several seconds. I find this beer to leave a grassy resinous aftertaste
Mouthfeel: Definitely a lighter IPA than what I'm familiar with in terms of color and texture. Secondly, the beer is dominated by a rush of carbonation. Body is unimpressive.
Overall Impression: What distinguishes this from other IPA's? A bit watery. Maybe for those who could never revert back to drinking keystonea but still like IPA's and need something for getting drunk on.

65/100