#5outof8

Dogfish Head-90 Minute IPA-Milton, DE

This is an IPA, just in name alone, there really was nothing special about this brew other than it was hoppy but had a weak bite, very disappointing but it is a good beer to enjoy nonetheless, this is in no way shape or form a Pabst blue ribbon of IPAs, however it could afford a few tweaks in the formula to improve the experience of this otherwise fine IPA.

Two Roads Old Factory Pils-Dry Hopped Pilsner-Two Roads Brewing Co.-Stratford, CT

Not much to say about this other than the bite is nice, the flavor is consistent except for the finish which suddenly went stale and foamy, huge turn-off, however, you can pretty much ignore that one if you pair it with a nice bowl of spaghetti & meatballs, or stroganoff, or any pasta dish with saucy texture and a spice to it. Paired with food would rate this a 6 out of 8, however, the stale and foamy finish when not counter-balanced with food, unfortunately, would have to send this down to a 4 out of 8.

Decadent Dark Chocolate Ale-Atwater Brewery-Detroit, MI

So this curious little bottle of chocolate ale, yes I’m gonna call it that and you’ll see why in a minute, has a Willy Wonka theme going on with its label. So this means without a doubt that this beer will have a hint of chocolate in it right? If by “a hint” you mean DARK CHOCOLATE OVERPOWERING DAMN NEAR EVERYTHING ELSE THAT’S SUPPOSED TO BE IN THIS BEER, then yes it does. I’ve had beers before where a theme for it is that it had a hint of cocoa in its stout, but you might a well throw several dark chocolate morsels in this bottle and let it melt in there. I wouldn’t recommend this beer at all unless you like chocolate instead of wheat or hops, or you are paring it with a dessert. Best enjoyed on occasions with friends of a softer, more sociable type, however, if you are an alpha male rooting on your favorite UFC fighter to kick another UFC fighter’s ass, DON’T YOU DARE BE CAUGHT DEAD WITH THIS, I guarantee you will lose your man card if they see that bottle in your grasp, you’re better off with a 24oz can of Budweiser, or in the very least a Saint Arnold’s Lawnmower.