© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-Chad9976 Recent reviews written by member Chad9976 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492412046980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - It’s very rare I encounter a beer so good it makes me want to sing its praises from the rooftops. Sure, I do drink some outstanding beers once in a while but every once in a great while a beer comes along that is such an outstanding performer in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492412046980 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:28:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492412046980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480530960004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - There’s a certain irony, I find, when recommending beers to the pedestrian beer drinker. Instead of pointing them towards the world-renown brews I find myself recommending something of slightly lesser quality. Why? Because the truly great beers are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480530960004 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:45:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480530960004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480428854916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen Weisse is a weizenbock brewed as a collaboration between the Brooklyn Brewery of New York and J. Schneider & Sohn of Germany (specifically, their brewmaster Hans-Peter Drexler). Even though this version was made in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480428854916 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:32:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480428854916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480305974916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - It’s funny how some beers can be absolutely packed full of flavor, but since taste is arbitrary, an intense flavor doesn’t necessarily equal a good flavor. Weyerbacher Hops Infusion is something of an example of this since it is indeed a high... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480305974916 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:31:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480305974916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480191483524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’m familiar with the concept of a “black & tan” whereby a stout is mixed with a lager, but I’ve never experienced any kind of imperial hybrid brew. Dogfish Head is one of America’s premiere brewers of imperial beers, as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480191483524 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:48:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480191483524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_479048863364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - A lot of beer geeks jokingly wish there was a beer suitable for breakfast but are thankful no such beer exists since drinking beer with breakfast is something only a raging alcoholic would do, right? While I have never even remotely considered drinking... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479048863364 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:06:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_479048863364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478869229188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan of hefeweizens and wheat beers in general, although I have discovered some very tasty beers of the style over the last year or so. Franziskanker Hefe-Weissebier is one of the lesser-known names when it comes to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478869229188 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:21:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478869229188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478767779460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - We all know there’s an unwritten rule among beer geeks that all macro lagers are mediocre beers and the “light” versions of their also-ran products are just the absolute bottom of the barrel offerings. But is that really true? Well, as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478767779460 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:17:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478767779460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478540041860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - As a critic of many mediums for almost 20 years now I’ve come to realize that not everything is everyone’s cup of tea. Certain things can be outstanding examples of whatever it is they represent, but only to specific audiences. But... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478540041860 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:15:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478540041860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478327705220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - Is it possible for a brewery to underestimate their popularity or reputation or their own craftsmanship? I’m sure the folks at Sierra Nevada know how well respected they are among the beer geeks of the world, and even the Joe and Jane Six Packs for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478327705220 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:03:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478327705220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477648490116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’m a huge fan of the India Pale Ale beer style, but I’m not so crazy about imperial versions since they tend to be a little too rich and not crisp enough for me. What would happen if an IPA had the taste of an imperial but the weight and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477648490116 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:22:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477648490116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477037956740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’ve never been a big fan of bocks no matter if they’re authentic imports or American [quasi] craft breweries’ take on the style. Bocks tend to be too mild, dry or heavy (or any combination thereof) for the average drinker to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477037956740 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:57:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477037956740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476929560196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - There are seemingly two types of fruity wheat beers: the authentic European-style brews like framboise, lambic, etc. And then there are the American gimmicky wheat beers with a fruit in the name which, more often than not, tend to be generic pilsners... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476929560196 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:26:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476929560196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476566163076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’ve never attempted any home brewing because I think certain things should be left to the professionals. Well, Jim Koch, the inventor of the Samuel Adams line of beers (who also started out as a home brewer) has constantly encouraged more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476566163076 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:18:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476566163076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476472512132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - If you’ve been following my beer reviews for a while you know I’ve attempted to coin phrases and adages when it comes to beer-critiquing. Another one I’d like to start is, “Just because it’s a novelty or unique beer or has a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476472512132 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:24:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476472512132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476360117892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’ve never been a fan of fruity wheat beers because they seem so token to me. Just about every mid-level [craft] brewery and their brother brews some kind of “(insert fruit here) Wheat” and most often than not they’re just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476360117892 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:41:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476360117892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476283440772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - There are certain beers that, every time you go to the supermarket, you see in the beer aisle but never get around to trying. You might wonder if they are worthwhile or not. Although I haven’t reviewed every beer you’re likely to encounter in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476283440772 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476283440772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475177258628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I always thought I was a fan of summer beers, but looking at my ratings of beers of the seasonal style I’ve realized I’m actually a bit miserly when it comes to rating them. Why? Because so many tend to be too light to appreciate. Fortunately... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475177258628 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475177258628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474774998660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - We all know wine snobs exist but beer snobs have been gaining some serious ground over the last decade or two. I’ve never had to put a wine snob in their place, but if I did I’d probably use the entire Chimay line (and all the authentic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474774998660 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:19:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474774998660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474642812548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - As a comic book geek I’m a big fan of inter-company crossovers, and I’ve always longed to see the beer equivalent of this. Well, it’s finally happened thanks to the German brewery G. Schneider & Sohn teaming up with New York’s... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474642812548 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:44:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474642812548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474436701828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - I’ve encountered many different wheat beers and while I would say I’m a fan of the style, it’s rare for a hefeweizen to impress me as much as Schneider Weisse Original did. This is a beer that is not only delicious, but easily... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474436701828 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:01:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474436701828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474320309892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - If you know me you know I prefer a hoppy beer to a malty one, but you should also know that I appreciate a tasty beer no matter which way it leans. Long Trail Double Bag is one of the maltiest beers I’ve ever encountered and yet I found it very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474320309892 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:29:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474320309892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474177244804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - It seems like every craft brewery has a lawnmower fruit-themed wheat beer. Everyone from Samuel Adams to Saranac has gotten in on this trend and some make it work, but others don’t. In the case of Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat I’d say it rides... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474177244804 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:40:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474177244804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474069110404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - In paying homage to their home state, the Long Trail brewery’s flagship beer, known simply as “Ale” is basically Vermont in a bottle. It’s a sweet beer with real character and appeal. It’s quirky enough to be unique, but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474069110404 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:03:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474069110404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473932271236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Chad9976 - We all know there’s been an explosion of microbreweries and craft breweries over the last few decades, but what about the breweries that fall somewhere in between? Some are widely-distributed in regional areas, but don’t have the clout of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473932271236 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:36:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473932271236?linkin_id=8003929