Reviews from First Friday January 2010

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 15th "First Friday."



For those who couldn't make it, there's always next month (Feb. 5 @ 7:45 p.m.).

Remember that the February 2010 First Friday is a WINE & CHEESE tasting party.



A run-down of our favorite (and not so favorite) beers from January 2010:

Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale
Glad fall is over. Winter solstice is thoroughly enjoyable on a cool California winter night
Another solid AV brew! I’ve had the very good Amber, too.
Thumbs up
Very good

Victory Moonglow Weizen Bock
Smooth, almost silky and honey-like
Definitely fruity – perhaps a “dessert beer”
Good – I could drink a whole one
No :(

Jaargang Golden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer
Verrrrrry good

Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale
Doable
Not a good aftertaste
:) Yummy
Good

Full Sail Wassail
Bitter
OK
Excellent!

Brew Dog The Physics
Quite good
OK

Firestone Walkers Reserve Robust Stout
:)

Jolly Pumpkin Maracaibo Especial
Sour. Really sour.
Funky and musty – Good

Trader Joe’s 2009 Vintage Ale
Chocolate taste :)
No
Thumbs up for me

Lost Abbey Angel’s Share
Carmel & vanilla soaked in brandy

Brothers Reserve Cherry Oak Doppelbock
Cough syrup
Oak, malt and slight cherry

High & Mighty Home for the Holidays
Decent

Cyrstal Weiss
Is this beer or is this water?
Could use some more taste

Wingwalker Amber Ale
Tastes like a candle
Light, no taste
Like water


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