Tröegs JavaHead Stout
Beer-a-Day #300
JavaHead Stout contains a blend of locally roasted espresso and Kenyan coffee beans by St. Thomas Roasters in Linglestown, PA.
JavaHead’s recipe is based off of our original oatmeal stout. After the boil, the hot wort passes through our hopback vessel on it’s way to fermentation. Packed full of whole leaf hops and a bed of ground coffee beans, the hopback vessel is similar to using a huge French press, intensifying the coffee nose and releasing subtle hints of coffee flavor. The result is a lush oatmeal mouthfeel balanced with cocoa, roast and subtle coffee flavors.
Three. Hundred. Beers.
Wow.
I honestly wasn’t sure I’d get this far. And, frankly, I’m glad to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I need something special to celebrate with. I probably should be having a beer made with coffee this late in the evening, but what the hell.
Dark and dark, with a thick, creamy head. Coffee and resiny hops in the aroma. Nice and smooth with that nice coffee bitterness. Boy, that’s good.
Yay me.
No trackbacks yet.
Tröegs Mad Elf Ale
December 22, 2009 - 9:31 PM
Tags: mad elf, troegs
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | 5 comments
Beer-a-Day #356
The Mad Elf, a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet delicious [...]
Tröegs Pale Ale
November 30, 2009 - 7:16 PM
Tags: pale ale, troegs
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #334
A Tröegs Brewery classic, our Pale Ale is copper colored with generous amounts of Cascade hops to create a floral, aromatic pale ale that smells as delicious as it tastes.
Tröegs Pale Ale pairs nicely with Mediterranean foods, starches and anything with fresh herbs. The floral hop character also blends with cheesy dishes like [...]
Tröegs Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale
November 24, 2009 - 6:53 PM
Tags: nut brown ale, rugged trail, troegs
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #328
Designed as our session beer, Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale is bronze in color with a velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. Rugged Trail’s lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night.
Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale is the perfect complement [...]
Tröegs Dead Reckoning Porter
November 21, 2009 - 7:37 PM
Tags: dead reckoning, porter, troegs
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #325
In the 14th Century, Sailors would rely on sheer skill to get from a starting point to a final destination. They called this Dead Reckoning. We see our beer the same way. We know where to begin and know where to go, but there are hundreds of ways to get there.
Dead Reckoning is [...]
Sometimes it is No Good
October 16, 2009 - 6:44 AM
Tags: beer review, chocolate stout, craft beer, fort collins brewery, stout
Posted in Beer, Reviews | 3 comments
I didn’t get to taste this brew at Octoberfest and I am just getting around to giving it a try. Everyone agreed that there wasn’t something quite right about it. Al described it as astringent.
It pours a nice deep dark burnt umber with a fluffy head of tan foam. But, something is not right about [...]
Victory Storm King Stout
October 7, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Tags: imperial stout, storm king, stout, victory
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | 1 comment
Beer-a-Day #280
Ron loves this stout. Why wouldn’t he? It’s big and bold and full of hop goodness.
With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. More flavor than mere words can adequately describe. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart.
Dark as midnight on a moonless [...]
Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout
August 8, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Tags: 250, anniversary, guinness, stout
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #220
To mark the 250 year anniversary of the signing of the lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery by Arthur Guinness, we introduce a special commemorative stout. This premium recipe provides a refreshing taste, which underlies the complex flavor of stout.
I guess I’m a little behind the times on this. Better late than never I [...]
Starr Hill Dark Starr Stout
May 27, 2009 - 7:08 PM
Tags: dark starr, starr hill, stout
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #147
The Starr Hill web site proclaims this to be the most decorated dry irish stout in the country.
Dark, dark brown with a tan head. Lots of chocolate and roastiness in the aroma. Roast coffee flavors. It’s very good.
Dark Starr Stout
submit_url = ‘http://hop-talk.com/2009/05/27/starr-hill-dark-starr-stout/’;
Related Posts:
Starr Hill The Love wheat beer
Starr Hill Jomo Lager
Starr Hill Pale Ale
Starr [...]
Murphy’s Stout
April 25, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Tags: murphy's, stout, widget
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #115
“Widget Week” continues.
Dark brown with a creamy beige head. Tiny bubbles, of course. Smells a bit like french roast coffee. More coffee roastiness in the flavor and a light body.
Murphy Brewery
submit_url = ‘http://hop-talk.com/2009/04/25/murphys-stout/’;
Related Posts:
Starr Hill Dark Starr Stout
Saranac Stout
Tröegs JavaHead Stout
Heavy Seas Peg Leg Imperial Stout
Dominion Oak Barrel Stout
Powered by Contextual Related Posts
Share and Enjoy:
Mountaineer Brewing Stout
April 13, 2009 - 6:59 PM
Tags: mountaineer brewing, stout
Posted in Beer-a-Day 2009 | No comments
Beer-a-Day #103
Mahogany with a thin, medium-brown head. I would describe the aroma as “warm”, with plenty of chocolaty undertones. Dry, roasty finish.
Mountaineer Brewing Company product line
submit_url = ‘http://hop-talk.com/2009/04/13/mountaineer-brewing-stout/’;
Related Posts:
Mountaineer Brewing Nut Brown Ale
Mountaineer Brewing Pale Ale
Mountaineer Brewing Red Ale
Samuel Adams Cream Stout
Mendocino Black Hawk Stout
Powered by Contextual Related Posts
Share and Enjoy:
October 28, 2009 - 9:28 AM
way to go Al…. we keep the faith