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vindonnus

[Locals] Beer Tasting

Feb 22, 2010 22:05

This Friday's theme is:
Barley Wine Ales

This Friday's selections are:
Arcadia Cereal Killer Ale
Dogfish Head Olde School Ale

Comments 3

talaer February 23 2010, 04:12:30 UTC

I had the Olde School recently, but have not heard of the other one. I have had Sierra Nevada Bigfoot and Avery Hog Heaven, though. They're all so strong it's difficult for me to judge which is better!

Yeah... vindonnus February 23 2010, 05:00:21 UTC

It does make it hard... I guess I'll have to take small tastes. *Laughs*

Reviews! vindonnus February 27 2010, 02:58:06 UTC

Olde School - Thick smooth body with the grape-ish flavor of a strong port. It has a smooth finish, again, with the taste of a port. The alcohol flavor is strong, but well concealed by the strong flavor. There are very subtle floral notes as well as a very balanced fruity sweetness. I give this beer an A-.

Cereal Killer - Also a very thick, strong beer with more of a chocolatey and stout flavor. This is a very excellent beer and I give it an A because it doesn't have the overwhelming alcohol flavor of the Old School. It's also somewhat more malty and less bitter and "hoppy."