The Censored Rich Copper Ale

Description - Copper Ale

Maker - Lagunitas Brewing Company

Notes - While preserving that distinctive metalic flavor, this copper had hints of coffee and other dark highlights.

7/10

Herman Joseph's Private Reserve

Description - Lager

Maker - AC Golden Brewing Company

Notes - Fairly average lager with a decent bite. Nice grainy aftertaste. Very similar to Budweiser, just a little richer.

7/10

Avalong Cab 2008

Description - Cabernet Sauvignon

Maker - Avalon Winery

Notes - Not good and not bad, but altogether unimpressive.

5/10

The Pinot Project 2009

Description - Pinot Noir

Maker - The Pinot Project

Notes - A spicy pinot noir. Decent.

6/10

Jackman's American Pale Ale

Description - Pale Ale

Maker - Left Hand Brewing Company

Notes - A darker tasting pale than I'm used to with elements of coffee and nut.

7/10

Hazed & Infused

Description - Dry-hopped Ale

Maker - Boulder Beer Company

Notes - Reminiscent of an IPA. Pretty average.

6/10

Boom Boom 2009

Description - Syrah

Maker - Charles Smith Wines

Notes - Another wine that got me by the packaging. I was half expecting the title to reflect the flavor, but in the end it was just a really solid syrah. It wins.

8/10

Fresh Hop Pale Ale

Description - Pale Ale

Maker - Great Divide Brewing Co.

Notes - Brewed using "wet" hops, this grassy ale was really well done. Using the hops before drying them creates a great earthy flavor that's pretty unique to pale ales.

8/10

Project Happiness Syrah 2007

Description - Syrah

Maker - Oreana Winery

Notes - While this bottle's uniqueness got me to buy it, it's taste won't get me to buy many bottles. A rather flat pallet, yet not unpleasant leads to a rather average syrah.

6/10

Peter Mertes 2009 Auslese

Description - Riesling

Maker - Peter Mertes

Notes - Pretty average Riesling.

6/10

Ska ESB Special

Description: Extra Special Bitter Ale

Maker: Ska Brewing Co.

Notes: I didn't expect to like this one. But is has some great herbal notes that really mix well with the hops.

7/10

Raison D'Etre

Description: Belgian style ale

Maker: Dogfish Head

Notes: This is a heavy one with hints of coffee and spices. Dogfish Head did a nice job at giving this belgian a unique twist.

8/10

Joh. Jos. Prum. 2003

Description: Riesling - Spatlese

Maker: Joh. Jos. Prum

Notes: This was drier than I expected for a spatlese. It was still quite balanced in terms of sweetness. An overall mellow flavor.

8/10