TommyKnocker Night

Bill and I are sampling six beers from the TommyKnocker Brewery, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado.  Unfortunately they didn't send these to us, we had to buy them.

Here we go....

Jack Whacker Wheat Ale

Very light in color, very light in taste.
Tingles on the tongue, probably from the lemon used during the brewing process.
Very little head, not much carbonation.
The flavor quickly disappears.

Ratings:  Bill, 4.  Alan 3.5.  Bill said "Nothing Special, except for the taste on the tongue."  Alan said "Too much like Bud Light for a Wheat Beer."

Pick Axe Pale Ale

Amberish in color, very sour smell.
Small head with decent carbonation.
Not as good a feeling on the tongue, it's more bitter than we expected.

Ratings:  Bill, 2.5.  Alan, 2.5.  Both agreed "We wanted to rip the taste off our tongues with our teeth."

Alpine Glacier (Lager)

Light golden color, medium head after the pour.
Smell was awful, like the beer had rotted or something.
Taste was very weak.  Not what a lager should be.

Ratings:  Bill 2.5, Alan 2.0.  The label says "brew contains the finest quality ingredients in the Tommyknocker tradition."  Thus far, this tradition isn't anything worth celebrating.

Butthead Doppelbock Lager

Very dark brown color, big head.
Both Bill and Alan quickly picked up the scent of the caramel.
Great flavor, very tasty.  Very smooth in the mouth.

Ratings:  Bill 6.0, Alan, 6.5.  Both thought this was the best beer thus far, and both would drink a six pack.

Ornery Amber (Lager)

Medium Brown color, no head to speak of, very little carbonation.
Nice, pleasant smell.
The initial drink fills your mouth with bubbles, and it is very tasty.  It is smooth and flavorful.

Ratings: Bill, 5.0, Alan 4.5.  Bill says "A decent beer, I would maybe buy a three pack."  Alan said "Not the best, not the worst."

Maple Nut Brown Ale

Dark brown color, medium-sized head, little carbonation.
Smell is nutty and pleasant.
Alan was very impressed with the flavor and finish of this beer.  The chocolate malts make the difference.

Bill 2.5, Alan 6.5.  Alan said "Liked it a lot."  Bill said "I did not enjoy them."

After tasting the six beers, Alan thought the brewery did an ok job.  As most breweries do, there are some that they are known for, and there are some that just fill the stable.  Bill says "Go for the Butthead," while Alan says "Butthead or Maple, both were tasty."