Dennys Wry Smile IPA (or something like that its a RyePA)
Breakwater Pale Ale
The Innkeeper
I brewed Bourbon Barrel Porter 2 weeks ago, because my future brother in law asked for it. I’m excited to try it but there’s ALOT of strong flavors in that one, so only time will tell.
So many it’s hard to rank
Neighbor Ron, wife, 26 year old Son “Cream Ale”
Neighbor Kurt, his Wife Joanne myself “Caribou Slobber”
Neighbor Ron’s Son-in Laws Age 27 - 35 Anything with a hop bite, and higher alcohol.
Jim Co-worker: Dark, and hoppy.
Niece and Sister Raspberry Wheat.
Dr. A. English Brown Ale.
Friend Craig: anything with no color, no flavor, no aroma. ( Craig’s toast)
37 batches in(only one non-drinkable) and I’m really drawn to the English/ American brown Ales and their flavors and subtle hop bite.
American Amber was the kit that I’ve made so far that was unreal how good it was. Second one was the “California Common” kit, really good, might have been better than the reference Anchor Steam.
Bavarian Hefeweizen was incredible right out of the carboy with all of the yeast flavors, it has tamed down a little bit with aging but still a great wheat beer. I now understand why they say to drink the wheat beers when they are fresh, you get the apple, clove, and banana flavors big-time.
Caribou Slobber was good but took a long time to bottle condition, until then the flavors were all over the place.
The Dry Irish Stout had the same flavor as Guinness but a little more rounded. Some stout-loving friends rave about it. Very very true to the style.
Kolsch Kit so far has been very good but nothing that really made it memorable. People that usually drink the macrobrews really love it, has more flavor than the usual watery stuff they drink but not too much for them to try it.
I’ve got The Innkeeper in bottle conditioning/carbing right now and Dawson’s Multigrain Red in the carboy. After that is the St. Paul Porter which looks promising.
I’m quite a fan of NB’s Oktoberfest recipe. That’s a style that can vary in flavor quite a bit, unlike lagers lighter in colour, and I really like where NB’s kit takes the style.
Surly pro series Bitter Brewer
Patersbier
Oatmeal Stout
The Patersbier has become my summer beer. This summer I plan on harvesting and repitching into 3-4 batches each with a different hop variety. My take on a Belgian Smash.