American Pale Ale

Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

MOODS

Bill F. – “Laid Back” (and eventually shocked as hell)

Bill S. – “Outstanding”

Tracy S. = “Silly”

Jeff D.- ” Glad it’s Friday and I’m at home”

Emily D. – “Smooth”

Kurt O. – “Weekendy”

Melanie O. – “Groovy”

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INITIAL THOUGHTS

Bill F. – “Creamy and hoppy”

Bill S. – “Hoppy, Peachy, good and smooth”

Tracy S. –“Smooth” (Seems there’s a trend here)

Jeff D. – “Hoppy. It tastes very good”

Emily D. – “It’s not bad”  (Possibly a new tag line for the Brewpub)

Kurt O. – “Orangey and Hoppy” ( another trend brewing here)

Melanie O. – “ I don’t think it’s bad” (SHOCKING per Bill F.)

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OVERALL RATING

Bill F. – I like it alot! “At $14 a bottle I would buy it, but not share it

Bill S. – “Very good. I would drink it again, but not buy it”

Tracy S. – “Best IPA I’ve had”  (Bill F. almost faints)

Jeff D. – “I Love it. Taste almost like a an Alchemy”

Emily D. – “ Very good” ( Bill almost had to be rushed to the hospital)

Kurt O. – “Great label. Great taste. I like the American IPA”

Melanie O. – “I would taste it again ” ( Bill, Bill? Hello, McFly?)

Russian River Brewing Co.              This Review was completed 12/31/2012 – Happy New Years from Lois!

MOODS

Bill F. – “Feeeling Alive!”

Bill S. – “Fantastic”

Tracy S. = “Wonderful”

Jeff D.- ” My eyes are burning” ( due to hot wings)

Emily D. – Feels Jeff should wear his “big boy” hat

Kurt O. – “Nice”

Melanie O. – “Happy”

Tiffany R. – “Peace, Love and Happy Days”

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INITIAL THOUGHTS

Bill F. – Very aromatic, lots of flavor…. Apricoty

Bill S. – Hoppy and Peachy  (cousins of Sneezy, Dopey, Grouchy and Doc)

Tracy S. – “Yep…Ummm,  Bitter Fruit”

Jeff D. – “Very Good…It tastes very good”

Emily D. – Fruity smelling.. “Better than Christmas Ale”  (not a ringing endorsement)

Kurt O. – Very flowery and hoppy ( see Bill S.)

Melanie O. – Flowery and Awful    

Tiffany R. – “I’m smelling dead flowers”

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OVERALL RATING

Bill F. – I like it alot!

Bill S. – Like it… and would drink it again

Tracy S. – “Not a fan.. I would rather drink gasoline before this..” (Really??)

Jeff D. – I like it. A summer beer.  A warmer weather happy beer! ( goes well with a big boy hat?)

Emily D. – Not bad but too strong and hoppy.

Kurt O. – Enjoyable. Aroma is awsome, could be a big batcch beer.  ( it is dbag)

Melanie O. – “Don’t like it one bit!”

Tiffany R. – “Aweful, give me wine!!”  ( ok its called Lois beer club for a reason)

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Mood

Kurt  O.    Tired-ish

Tracy S.     Cranky

Jeff  D.       Third Wind

Emily D.     Dreading Monday

First Impressions

Mel        You know, I kinda like that…

Tracy     Smooth

Emily     Not too bad

Jeff        Not the total frontal assault of an IPA

Kurt       It hits my tongue funny.  Mel interjects: It hits my tongue just fine.

[Pours beer into glass]  Great head.  Lots of head.  That’s what beer should look like.

It’s a totally different taste in a glass.  Mel interjects: I disagree.

Halftime

Emily     This is my favorite of all of these fall beers

Tracy     Would totally do this again

Kurt       I would do it again in the glass.  But only if I take it in a glass.  Thank god it’s not in a can.

Mel        [No comment.  Has already gone back to wine.]

Final thoughts

Emily     Being the scribe is no fun.  BUT, this is a delicious beer…the only one since the inception of this club that I have truly enjoyed.

Happy Trick or Treat Tastings from Lois!!!!!!!

Mood

Bill S.    Happy Halloween M- F’er

Tracy     Pissed Off

Bill F.     Big and Wonderful

Jeff         Tired

Kurt        Halloweened – Out

Emily     Spook-tacular!

Tiff          Mellow

First Impression

Bill S.     Maple – “I’m trying dude!!!!!”

Tracy      (gloomy face)   Creamy and Milky

Bill F.     Very good flavor to start

Jeff          Smooth, creamy

Kurt         Dark….  Guinessy

Emily       If you don’t have anything nice to say……

Tiff*         Tastes like twigs and S#!t

Final Thoughts

Bill S.     Outstanding – would buy it again    5 out of 5

Tracy      Poopy

Bill F.     ” I love it – I want it -  I love it – sweet”    5 out of 5

Jeff         Doesnt go well after an IPA..  not bad though

Kurt        Not my cup of tea today,  but after Bill F’s comments I’ll try it again

Emily      ummm….   don’t need this one again.

Tiff*        bad very bad

*   Not a beer drinker

MOOD

Tracy               Happy  ( who would have guessed… editors comment)

Bill S.               Awesome

Shannon         Happy   ( hmmmm sounds kinda familular)

Jeff                  The last beer sucked (Railbender)… This better be good!

Kurt                 Semi -drunk

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tracy             Smooth… Not Too Sweet

Bill  S.           Watery, Little apple taste

Shannon       Nice! Lets go to the Orchard!

Jeff                Tastes like Cider

Kurt               Appley,  a happy place

MID-WHATEVER KURT CALLS IT

Tracy             Kinda tasty!   Would purchase this and I appreciate that it is not too sweet!

Bill S.             Not A Fan

Shannon        I need a Bud Lite

Jeff                 Still tastes like Cider

Kurt               Like an overbearing girl from the second grade

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Bill S.          Not worth the money (it was free by the way)   2 out of 5

Shannon    OOOOOO – So Good!        4 out of 5

Jeff             If I’m gonna have another, I’ll take mine with Captain Morgan    (no rating)

Tracy          Yuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmy (exact quote )    5 out of 5

Kurt            Bubbley Crap  (sp)       (no rating – comment speaks for it’s self)

Ace Cider Home Page

This seasonal cider from Ace left a lasting impression on most of the Beer Club which resulted in this brief review….

This was a big bubbly orange disappointment.   However, Shelly D. has developed a fondness for this nasty elixir and

thus has inherited all remaining bottles that Lois obtained for testing.   Have at it, I say.

Flying Dog Brewery Home Page

MOOD

Tracy:  Happy (As Usual)

Bill S. : Awesome

Mark P: Still Sober (reluctantly)

Oz: Happy ( Shocking I know)

Jeff : Feeling No Pain

Kurt : Half Drunk

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tracy :  Wow!  Hard! Bitter

Bill S : Citrus / Cloves

Mark P: Sweet

Oz: Still Happy!

Jeff : Definitly a Pale Ale! Caught me off guard after the previous Cider Crap

Kurt :Smells Good   Over Hoppy

MID-WAY THOUGHTS

Tracy: Tasting Beer is AWESOME…. Raging Bitch – Not So Much

Bill S : Alittle stong on the Citrus/Cloves

Mark P: No After Taste

Oz: I’m going to be F&*%ing hung over tomorrow

Jeff : Love It!!!!

Kurt : Still Bad

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Bill S : Not Worth The Money – 3 out of 5

Mark P: I would buy This  – 3 out of 5

Oz: Good 7 out of 10   ( or 3.5 on a 5 point scale )

Jeff :Just keeps getting better!  5 out of 5

Tracy : Thank God it’s Over

Kurt : Better Than hard Cider (not saying much) 2 out of 5

MOOD

Tracy     Happy that it’s Friday eve.

Bill          Mood.  Yes.  I have one, I don’t know what it is.

Emily     Content, relaxed

Jeff        Tired but happy

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Jeff        Not as bity as I expected.  Very smooth.    ***SCRIBE NOTE:  IS THAT HOW YOU SPELL BITE-Y?  BITEY?  BITY?***

Bill          Oooh, I’m in love.

Tracy     Strong

Emily     Whoa

MID-WHATEVER KURT CALLS IT

Jeff        I really like it.  I really like it.  Squared.  Would be very good with a big f#$%ing burger

(Bill interjects) Or a big bleeding streak

Tracy     Not sure.  Not sure that this is a good time

Emily     This is really {struggling for word} um, something?

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Jeff        I will buy this whenever I can find it!  And you only need one Cock Push-Up but four of these is all you need.

Bill          I know where to find it, I will buy it.  And do.

Tracy     I will walk past that in a heartbeat.

Emily     And I will sprint.

MOOD

Tracy     Happy that it’s Friday eve.

Bill          Mood.  Yes.  I have one, I don’t know what it is.

Emily     Content, relaxed

Jeff        Tired but happy

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tracy     Yummy!!

Bill          For a fruit beer, not bad, not too obnoxiously sweet.

Emily     A little weird.  Smells great, though.

Jeff        Strong blueberry but not overpowering.  Sweet.

MID-WHATEVER KURT CALLS IT

Tracy     (Opts not to comment, this is the beer she brought for our approval)

Bill          It has a nice aftertaste.

Emily     I agree (see Bill)

Jeff        I could drink more than one of these, I do like it.  I’m not going to lie.

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Bill          This is the first fruit beer I can say I actually like.  Most fruit beers I wouldn’t wash my hubcaps with.

Emily*   [Whispering] I don’t need to have this again.  Don’t tell them.

Jeff        I could drink a six-pack of this shit.

Tracy     F%^& yeah I could!! (see Jeff).

*Doesn’t care for blueberry

MOODS:

Bill S.:   Awesome

Monica G : unknown

Kurt : Semi-in the bag

Scott A: Unknown

Jeff: About a 6 pack in

Bill F: unknown

FIRST IMPRESSION:

Bill S: &^$%#%   Malt

Monica: Bitter Taste, Bitter Finish

Kurt: Thick, Carmel and Dark

Scott A:  Nasty

Jeff : OK – Smooth,a bit too sweet

Bill F : Not a Fan

Overall Rating……..

Bill S : Good! The Malt stays with it … 3 out of 5

Monica: Don’t like it….  2 out of 5

Kurt : Aroma is better than the taste…    1 out of 5

Scott : Nasty..  Who would drink an entire bottle of this …..?

Jeff : Really not bad!  4 out of 5 or 6

Bill F :  Too Malty and sweet.  2 out of 5