Schell Snowstorm 2009 Baltic Porter

My first sip of this beer reminded me of what can happen when you place every ingredient in your brew cupboard and proceed to brew. I have consumed many of these beer and you know what?, they are great. This one settled down on me long enough to enjoy its malty, chocolate goodness. It did send me back in time to 1985, however. Nice, tasty beer.

5 out of 5 Points...great finish.

Point Einbock (Maibock Style)

This version reminds me of the old Coors Winterbru. I found that beer drinkable but not really rich or refreshing. I would have to say that I am disappointed with the flavor of this beer. It is not my favorite to be sure. I am disappointed because most all of the other point beers are well made and well balanced. It is by no means terrible but it does pale in comparison with the others.

4 out of 5 points...Mr. Zappa your point is well made.

Natural Ice

"Ice brewed for a naturally smooth taste", yeah right...this swill tasted like crap or carp or prac but it did not taste good. All I could taste was the 5.9 percent alcohol and not much else.

2 out of 5 points

Lazy Mutt Farmhouse

Nice and light, clean flavored with very little else. High priced soda pop...if that is your thing? Fine...not for me.

3 out of 5 points...I like some substance in my beers.

Olde English 800 Malt Liquor

I don't know...this brew is supposed to be the swill of street people and those that want to get really drunk really, really fast. I like this in moderation...it is smooth, golden colored and really potent. I have resisted becoming a beer snob by reviewing the beers that no one drinks from Europe and have focused on only American beers that are not flavored for the most part and are showcased as they are. I might make a few exceptions as I do enjoy some foreign brands. But as long as there are domestic brews to quaff, I will remain true to the USA hangover.

4 out of 5 for a malt liquor, I like it and you will too.

New Glarus Unplugged

I really have enjoyed the brews that these people put out. Nice prices and good wholesome brewing quality. But, gosh, this brew reminds me of Spaten. I really enjoyed it with its smooth quality and ample malt with assertive yet not overwhelming hop character. Nice sticky remnants of the sweet malt remain on my lips and once again, I am saving one of these to enjoy a good cigar with.

5 out of 5...oh yeah.

Schell Snowstorm 2008

Welitnachts bier(sp) Nice reddish brown with an extremely complex maltiness showing hints of rye, sourdough and cocoa or coffee perhaps. There are nine different malts. This is not a fizzy beer but it leaves a sweetness on the lips and an alcohol tingle on the tongue. Nice. This would be great with a cigar of good quality.

4.8 out of 5 Rich and flavorful...representative of the complex recipe and fine brewing methods in play.