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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1851 Falstaff United States Pale Lager 1.9

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

This was my special cheap beer during my collage days, (when i had the extra .50 cents to spend on a 12 pack). It poured a pale yellow with a ok white head that quickly disappeared. The taste was slightly less water then other cheap beers, but it had to be drank ice cold. After 4 or 5 the taste wasn't so bad.

Apr 28, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1852 Heineken Special Dark Netherlands Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Drank this beer in Curacao which was also labeled as Heineken Tarwebok. It had a nice dark amber pour with a thin head that disappeared quickly. It had a nice malty aroma, the beer was slightly under carbonated. It had a nice spicey taste with clean refreshing finish. I was surprised this beer available in such a hot area but was a nice change from typical tropical beers.

Apr 28, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1853 Bavaria Premium Pils Netherlands Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Drank a few of these after a dive in curacao. It poured a nice pale gold color with a small head that quickly disappeared. Nicely carbonated beer. The taste was a little week (watery) but was very refreshing.

Apr 28, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1854 Magic Hat Demo United States American Black Ale 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Pours very dark brown, indeed almost black in color. Quick head. Just a little foam after a couple of sips. A bit creamy on the roasty malt end. With maybe some earthy hops added to the mix. Roasty malt and mild hop bitter bite upfront. The roast takes on a nice roasted coffee quality. But the palate lacks body and gets watery from the middle to the finish. Easy to drink and enjoy.

Apr 27, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1855 Contreras Extra Belgium Saison 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

This beer poured a cloudy copper color and formed a nice foamy snow white head that left latticed lace as it subsided. A medium amount of carbonation is present. An aroma of malt, herbal, grain and citrus. The flavor was of malt, bread, hops and pepper. The finish slightly bitter. Not a bad beer and typical of Belgian IPA attempts. Bottle was labeld Valeir Extra when I drank it.

Apr 27, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1856 Great Lakes Grand Cru United States Belgian Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

This beer only available at the actual brewery which is 2 bad as this is a good beer. has a cloundy orangish pour with a big white head. It has a wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread. There is a nice spicey orange taste. Beer has a clean finish, very drinkable. GLB really should look at selling this beer to wider audiance then just the brew pub.

Apr 26, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1857 Great Lakes Loch Erie Scotch Ale United States Scottish Ale 4.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

This beer is currently available again as a pub exclusive at the Great Lakes Brewery. This beer is a clear brown/copper color color with a nice white head . Nice lacing too. This beer has a quite malty smell along with a mild hop presence and perhaps some fruit. The smell of alcohol is also slightly present. Has a sweet, malty taste that is well balanced with a bit of hop bitterness. Fairly sweet taste for a beer, but not overly sweet. Has a nice crisp, smooth and creamy full bodied mouthfeel with moderate carbonation. Very easy to drink. Great Lakes does it again with another excellent beer and should sell this in bottles.

Apr 26, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1858 Morland Old Speckled Hen United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

poured a nice dark amber, with only a little head, that quickly disappeared. It had an aroma of toffee and bitter hops. Carbonation was a little week for me as was the overall taste. Might be better in bottle or on draft in lieu of nitro can.

Apr 26, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1859 Morland Hens Tooth United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

poured a redish amber color, with a really nice slightly off white head that has some real staying power. It had a slightly sour skunky aroma, but taste of caramel but had a slightly bitter aftertaste but overall a decent ale.

Apr 26, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1860 Wexford Ale Irish Cream Ale United Kingdom Irish Ale 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

pours a nice golden amber, with a huge white head that hangs around for quite a while. The beer has excellent carbonation. it has a nice nutty malty aroma. The taste is a bit bitter but over all had a nice clean finish. I would like to try this beer on draft to see if it's any better.

Apr 24, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1861 Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager United States Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

pours a nice deep amber color, with a nice white head which sticks around for a while. nice aroma of hops and malts. Beer has a smooth wonderful taste. another excellent beer from this brewery. P.s if in cleveland go to brewery they have good food 2.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1862 Great Lakes Christmas Ale United States Spiced Beer 3.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

pours a nice dark amber, with a nice white head that sticks around for a while. The aroma of honey and cinnamon great the nose, and tempt the tastebuds. The taste is excellent with a rich spicy tones, with decent carbonation, with a hoppy finish. This is an excellent Christmas Ale, perfect for cold winter days in Ohio.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1863 Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster United States Imperial IPA 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

An excellent seasonal beer, i look forward to the time this one is brewed. pours a nice hazy orangish color, with a nice head that stays around for a while. Beer has a nice fruity aroma and taste. High ABV is hidden well so watch out, as it can live up to it's name Monster ale. Note: slightly fruitier taste on the draft version.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1864 Great Lakes Conway's Irish Ale United States Irish Ale 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

pours a nice reddish color, with a ok white head that disappears fairly quickly. Aroma was sweet and malty with some pretty good hoppy tones coming through as well. The taste was a little thin but had a nice flavor.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1865 Samuel Smiths Organic Cherry Fruit Beer United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

pours a light cherry red, highly carbonated but virtually no head. A wonderful cherry aroma greats you the moment you open the bottle. It has a great cherry taste but has a bit of malt as well. The texture is smooth but has a wine cooler feel to it. The beer is refreshing and would buy it again.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1866 Great Lakes Holy Moses United States Witbier 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

poured a cloudy yellowish color, with a decent white head. A pleasant spicy aroma arose from the glass. The taste was good but it had a slightly to bitter aftertaste. A good refreshing witbier.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1867 Great Lakes Nosferatu United States Strong Ale 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

pours a nice redish color with a ok head that sticks around only for a short time. a wonderful aroma of fruit and spices rise up from the bottle, sort of like the nosferatu does at night. You can taste the sweet caramel, with a nice touch of nuttyness, but overall a well balanced high hopped ale.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1868 Great Lakes Oktoberfest United States Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

poured in tea like brownish amber color with a nice foamy head. a wonderful spicy aroma rises from the glass. it has a great malty taste with just a slight sweet caramel that sneeks in. Nicely carbonated. This is a good Octoberfest beer. Looking forward to next years batch.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1869 Great Lakes The Wright Pils United States Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

pours a nice darker yellow, with a small head but the head does hang around for a while. It has a nice pleasant aroma of hops. slightly flowery taste but with a mild nutty taste with a nice dry finish. This one is slightly better in draft as you get a better nuttier taste.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1870 Great Lakes Blackout Stout United States Imperial Stout 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

I'm not much of a stout drinker but this one isn't half bad. It pours a nice dark black, with tan head that stays around for some time. The aroma has lots of roasted malty grain with a taste of sweet malt flavor up front with lots of roasted grain, roasted coffee notes and roasted malt. watch high ABV if you drink more then one.

Apr 23, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1871 Ballantine XXX Ale United States Blonde Ale 2.5

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

Isn't this the beer Frazier's dad drank? Very light for an ale. nice golden color, with decent head, not much of an aroma. For a cheap ale it's fairly easy to drink as long as it's ice cold.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1872 Blatz Light United States Light / Lite Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

a much more watered down version of their regular beer. must server ice cold and drink on a hot sunny day. pours pale yellow with a little head. unless on a diet stick to regular blatz.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1873 Hamms United States Pale Lager 2.3

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

pours nice yellow, with a nice head that disappears quickly. Nice taste but does have a slight metallic taste when drinking from cans. Adding a little salt to this beer is a trick i use. must serve ice cold. Love their old 60's and 70's bar signs.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1874 Colt 45 Malt Liquor United States Strong Lager 1.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

pours pee yellow, fairly carbonated, virtually no head. Even ice cold this "beer" is very hard to drink/chug. must be really hard up to want to drink this stuff. belongs on top 50 worst beers.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1875 Bud Light United States Light / Lite Lager 1.1

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

pours pale yellow with decent head but fades quickly virtually no aroma, taste is very watery. belongs on worst 50 beer list. guess that's why they advertise this beer so much, but i wish they would spend some money on improving the taste of the beer.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM