Rinkuskiai-Lobster Lovers Beer

I think that the reasons that I bought this single bottle of beer are obvious. It clearly and proudly states it is 9.5% alc/vol, and there is a naked lady on the bottle with a giant lobster on her back. Is the lobster a metaphor for an addiction to alcohol that she carries with her, one that she cannot break because she loves this beer so? I doubt it, but maybe that's how they do things in Lithuania. Did I mention this beer is from Lithuania? I did now.
This beer has a bit of a bite. Maybe it was sitting in the cooler for a few years before I got to it. Maybe I'm just a pussy. Either way, drinking this is going to take a bit of inner strength.
All the info I can gleen from the bottle is that it is imported and distibuted by a company is South Carolina, brewed and bottled by Rinkuskiai, Lithuania, and I think they were established in 1991. The bier seems to be a lager or pilsner, and has a depth of flavor. It has a kind of earthy taste to it. I don't taste hops. I don't taste malt. It's not citrus. What is that, lobster juice in there? I KID! At a mere $2.99 a bottle, they can't afford to put lobster juice in there! Don't be silly.
Lobster Lovers Beer is pungent and potent, and I probably will not buy it again ever. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad beer. Drinkable, yes. Novelty, also yes. Good for one try, and then you can say that you did that thing. Lucky for me that it was just one bottle! I give it a 4.5/10 on my silly scale. Do lobsters have scales? No, those are probably exoskeletons. Nevermind then!

Two Brews from MO;Tin Mill-Maibock & Bud Light-Golden Wheat

First we have Maibock from Tin Mill Brewing Co. I really wanted to like this beer, even before I opened it. Maybe that's because (for me) it is a local underdog, what having A-B, Schlafly and Boulevard all in the same state it could be easy to not get noticed. Lucky, I did pay attention and was very pleased with this brew. A fairly malty beer, it was smooth and pleasant with a slightly dark colour and very little backlash on your taste buds. A beer that you can quickly get into, and drink with some swiftness if you so desired.
Although I can't tell you the % alc/vol, I can tell you that it is brewed by Tin Mill Brewing Company out of Hermann, MO. The brewery is located in a 100 year old historic tin mill in downtown Hermann, and they claim to be the only true lager microbrewery in Missouri.
I bought this single bottle in a mix a six at Friar Tuck, where good people should go to drink good beer. Let's give it a 7/10 on the Klause-o-meter.

Now we have Bud Light-Golden Wheat. If you know me, then this beer was doomed before I ever knew I was going to buy it. I have a strong dislike for A-B's products, and their cocky image in general. Their products are super-low brow, and cater to the most common denominator;idiots with no taste. Still, it is beer, so lets move on for now.
I have no pic of the bottle, but just go to anywhere that beer is sold and you can take a look for yourself, as A-B is pushing this crap all over the damn place. Actually, it's better that regular Bud-Light by a fraction. Super-duper golden light color, so at least they got the name of the beer right. Drinks like water, and tastes like.............somebody poured BL into a glass that had just a bit of Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat in the bottom of it.
This beer is crapever, but if your at a party and someone offers you one, take it. Drink it, and tell them how very unimpressive it is. Then, do the same with their BL w/ lime! I give this beer a 2.5 out of 10.

Newcastle-Brown Ale

This is Newcastle, the One and Only! Like it or die trying! This is one of the most perfect beers EVER, dark brown and yummy. It cures thirst, it cures hunger, bygod I bet it could rid us of war if we just spread enough of it around! Why am I talking up this seemingly modest beer? I can't put my finger on it. It is my go-to beer. The beer I want when things need perking up. My comfort beer. A delicious beer that I can knock back with joy and swiftness.
Imported from England, and brewed by Newcastle Federation Breweries LTD., Dunston, England. The backside of the bottle always lists some trivia-like detail of the beer's past. Also, strangely, the bottle is clear, something you really only see in cheap american beers. Newcastle Brown Ale is fine and dandy straight out of the bottle, but I poured it in a glass for you anyway. Heck, I remember enjoying it warm on one or two occasions.
I do not know the %alc./vol, but I do know that you should pick up a twelve-pack and tear through it in 3-4 hours, because that is a delightful thing to do. This proud and modest beer gets an 8/10 in my book. In my book, he's OK.

Three beers from Wisconsin;Burly Brown-Brown Ale,Miller-High Life,Berghoff-Sundown Dark Beer

Alrighty then, lets kill three beers with one post! Why WI? Well, when I recently mixed a six, I didn't take notice of the brewery's location really, and it just so happened that two of them hailed from the dairy state. As for the Miller High Life, well thats usually around the house anyway.

Burly Brown-Brown Ale- I don't have too too much information about this one. It's produced by the James Page Brewing Co. of Stevens Point, WI 54481. I believe that this can be bought at Friar Tuck, where dreams come true. I could just repeat the limited bit of info on the label that describes the beer, but that would not be trying very hard. I cannot tell you the % of alc./vol, but what I can tell you is that this is a smoth, american brown ale. It has a rich flavor, nominal after taste, and it is just a friendly, easy drink. I like it, but why wouldn't I like a brown ale? Lets give it a 7/10 on my pretensious scale. It's not Newcastle good, but it something I would consider buying again. Sorry for the Newcastle comparisons, but it's kind of my go-to beer. A comfort beer.


Miller-High Life- It's Miller. It's High Life. It's my favorite cheap beer. I buy it often, because if I bought great beer all the time, I would be broke. I took a photo of it poured in a glass, but it in no way deserves a glass. High Life is a bottle beer for sure. Or a can. I'm just saying that it does not need to be gussied-up, and any effort to do so will needlessly dirty a glass.
The Champagne of Beers contains no additives or preservatives. It is Union made in Milwaukee, WI, and has been brewed for over 100 years. High Life has always had a sincere blue-collar image to me, yet it projects just the right amount of class at the same time. The color is light, as HL is a golden lager, and the smell is what you would expect; cheap beer! I gotta be honest though, I can drink the hell out of this beer. Maybe it's a aquired taste, but I find them smooth and easy to guzzle. I don't buy this beer to savor it, I buy it to pound some. I do not know the % alc/vol, but I could call Miller at 1-800-miller6 and find out. Or perhaps I could visit their website at millerhighlife.com
3-10 for this old friend. Where did I purchase this? At QT, OC!



Berghoff-Sundown Dark Beer- This is certainly the darkest of these three, and the most disappointing. The taste of what I believe is chocolate malt is stiff, but goes away quickly. The thing is that this beer tastes strong, but does not have enough flavor to match it's strength. Does that make sense? Too bad.
I don't like this beer. Plain-ish label, no %alc./vol listed. No contact info, except to say 'Berghoff Brewery-Monroe, Wisconsin'. Also the cap says 'Since 1845', while the neck label says 'Since 1887'! I'm not going to drive up there to find out which is which, because I am done with this half-assed beer. Bought in a mix a six at Friar Tuck, who should know better than to stock this crap. 4/10 is the grade for this' Midwest Tradition of craft brewing'. BLAH!

Flying Dog-Double Dog- Double Pale Ale

Now here we have a true beer drinker's beer! I know, I sound like a jerk, but I do love Flying Dog Brewery, and this beer is a strong MF. At 11.5% alc./vol. this ale may at first seem like too much. If that's the case, then go back to your Mich Ultra and Natty Light, because you know dick about beer! Just pull the blanket back over your head, and pretend that those scary, REAL beers don't exist. Pansy. I'll go get your mommy for you.

The late great Hunter S. Thompson is quoted on each and every bottle (well before his untimely suicide), and I like to think that counts as a seal of approval. Permission was granted during his life. Hell, Ralph Stedman does artwork for the label! Look at the photo and believe!

This is a strong beer, and expensive. I think I paid $11.99 for a four pack at Friar Tuck, where sober people go to stop being as such. This ale is more than full-bodied, it is potentially life changing. Full of flavor, full of hops, and none too bitter for the palate. I like strong beer, and this is a fun one. A 9/10, YOU PANSY!

Brewed by Flying Dog Brewery, Denver, CO and under special agreement, Frederick, MD.
Look 'em up at;
flyingdogales.com

New Belgium-Hoptober Golden Ale

So, Hoptober huh? Well maybe New Belgium was trying to make sure the hops were not overwhelming, but the hops are barely noticable. This is a fine beer, I just think that the name is a wee bit off. I can taste the hops a bit, and there is a mild citrus flavor. It is smooth and medium bodied, and New Belgium has never really disappointed me. They make fine beers, and this is one of them, but it should apply for a name change. Did you know that New Belgium recently started producing Fat Tire inna can? Hoo-rah, a GOOD beer to take on float trips!
Back to the Hoptober Golden Ale; Alc. is 6% by volume, and I give it a 6/10 on my silly beer scale.
New Belgium would love for you to come by for a tour.They are located at 500 Linden, Fort Collins, CO. 80524. Call 'em at (888)NBB-4044, or visit their website;
newbelgium.com

p.s. i just burped this beer, and NOW i taste the hops!

Magic Hat-Roxy Rolles Autumn Seasonal

Well, the first thing I've noticed is the aroma. Hoppy. Me likey hoppy. This brew is flavorful, full bodied, and has a color similar to Newcastle (though the photo may fool you). At 5.1% alc./volume, this beer is just one more thing to come out of Vermont for me to love. The Magic Hat Brewing Company of South Burlington, Vermont claims that this is an amber ale, but it seems more ike a brown ale to me. Maybe someday I will learn the difference!
I give it a 7/10 on the irrelevant Klause beer scale. I purchased this single bottle as part of a make your own six pack at Friar Tuck, where thirst goes to die.
You can find Magic Hat at;
Magichat.net
This would be a link, but blogspot is hatin' on me.

Red Hook-Late Harvest-Autumn Ale

Lets just keep looking at seasonals, shall we? The fine folks at Red Hook have been making liquid goodness since 1982, and this autumn seasonal is not an exception to that rule. Yes, it's a rule!
This is an easy and rewarding drink. It was a 12fl. oz. bottle, with 5.9% alc.by Volume. It was brewed by Redhook Ale Brewery, Portsmouth, NH.
The colour is kinda darkish, and I give it a 6/10. Not too shabby. Yes, 'kinda darkish' is a technical industry term. Look it up.
I bought this single bottle as part of a "make your own six pack" at Friar Tuck, a nice place that I would like to live at.

Schlafly Oktoberfest

This being my first entry, I thought that I would start with a fine seasonal from a local brewery. Not to just rip of the info on the neck label, but this is a malty, full-bodied beer. It has a fairly dark color and it is a lager in the style of a Marzen. If you are a St. Louis area resident who like good beer, then you probably already love Schlafly and their variety of fine brews. This beer was bottled with love on Aug 17th 2009 I don't know the alcohol % on this. Maybe you could find out by contacting www.schlafly.com
This batch was purchased at a local bigger box store. Cost......something.
Brewed and bottled by The Saint Louis Brewery, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri.
I love this beer, and I give it an 8/10!