Jan 24, 2011
On the road in RI
Beer Church
Inspiring Sinners and Saints Alike
Harpoon UFO White
Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, UFO White is the perfect choice for a summer’s barbecue, a night out with friends or any time you¹re thirsting for something a little different. Like UFO Hefeweizen and UFO Raspberry Hefeweizen, we leave UFO White UnFiltered for a more natural taste and appearance.
View from the pew Beer Church RI
Brothers Joe and John:
Light taste, citrus true to form, orange flavour in glass, light yellow colour.
Rating: John 4 Stars
Joe 3 Stars
Comment: Joe is not fond of these light summer beers, John is.
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Wolaver’s
Organic Oatmeal Stout
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Brothers John and Joe
Dark small head on pour, thin body with large taste, smokey finish, rusty taste of malt caramel.
Rating: 3 ½ Stars
Comment: this beer will have to be revisited, it was tasted after eating dinner that had coriander chutney in it.
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Harpoon Ale
Belgian Pale Ale
Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed around World War II to compete with Pilsners. They are traditionally less bitter than regular Pale Ales. They have a color range from pale yellow straw to amber hues. Flavors can vary although most have a natural spice flavor coming from yeast and hops. A recent trend for this style has been a hoppier version, popular in the United States.
We first brewed a Belgian Pale Ale for a Belgian beer festival in Boston several years ago. We have been working on variations ever since. We are proud to unveil this beer to all our fans.
Harpoon Belgian Pale Ale is a fusion of Belgian and American brewing styles.
View from the pew at Beer Church Rhode Island:
Brothers Joe and John
Honey amber colour, large head, banana aroma. Banana in the taste, mixed with hops.
Rating: 3 Stars
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Einbecker
Mau-Ur-Bock
Produced every spring.
View from the pew
Brothers John and Joe
Sweet bubbling and spritzy in the mouth, warm creamy clean finish.
Rating: Joe 4 Stars
John 3 ½ Stars
Comment: A good beer when having only one.
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Rodenbach
Young Rodenbach is mixed with Rodenbach that has matured at least 2 years in oak casks. An art of master-tasters with the patience of a saint. The enormous amounts of old Rodenbach stored in the fresh infinity of cellars in oak casks, are followed up with great attention.
This naturally matured beer, full, tingling dark and rich of flavours will be mixed with the young Rodenbach. A solemn moment when the master-tasters and his staff declare the lively brunette, full of natural charm, ready for consumption.
View from the pew
This beer was a black cherry flavour that had turned into vinegar.
I do not know how old the beer was but of the two opened one was vinegar and the other was close behind it.
Brother Joe and John
Comment: John enjoyed the beer and drank it on its merits, cloudy with a fruit taste.
Joe took two sips, the 2nd to confirm the first and promptly tossed it down the drain.
Rating: Completely Overcast
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Wachusett
Quinnan Amber Ale
• Named after founding brewer, Peter Quinn
• Rolled out in 1998
• Available mid January to mid April
An easy drinking ale with low bitterness and a subtle malt profile.
Balanced finish, 5 grains, 3 hops
View from the pew
Brothers Joe and John
Dry caramel taste, not very exciting.
Rating: 2 ½ Stars
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