Showing posts with label Georgia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Georgia. Show all posts

Monday, April 12, 2010

Terrapin Hopsecutioner

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: American IPA
State/Country: Georgia
ABV: 7.2%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9
Medium amber color, big fluffy head, good lacing

Smell: 8.5
Grapefruit, pine, bread, honey

Taste: 9
Up Front: Citrus, pine, grass, toast, wood. Finish: Spicy with a sweet finish

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Creamy and sticky

Drinkability: 9
This is a refreshing beer! Definitely a session beer for me.

Overall Score: 8.8

Value:
10
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.52

Overall Impression:
This is a solid IPA. I liked it better than the Rye Pale Ale. The picture on the label reminds me of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And just like the comic, this beer kicks ass!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Terrapin Rye Pale Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: American Pale Ale
State/Country: Georgia
ABV: 5.3%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle


Look: 8
Light orange color, fluffy head that dissipates quick, good lacing

Smell: 8
Malt, citrus, honey, pine, bread

Taste: 8
Up Front: Malt, green apple, orange, toast. Finish: Slightly spicy and sweet

Mouthfeel: 7.5
Dry, bready, slight carbonation

Drinkability: 8
This is an OK quaffer. It goes down easy and has a low ABV

Overall Score: 7.9

Value:
10
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.52

Overall Impression:
Pale Ale is not my favorite style, but the slight rye flavor made it interesting. This is a beer I would bring to a mortal barbecue, because it’s not too over the top.