Reviews written by thecellarmonk

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Ordering
September 26, 2015 (Updated: September 26, 2015)
Overall rating 
 
7.1
Aroma 
 
8.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
9.0
Taste 
 
6.0
Mouthfeel 
 
8.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
7.0
Oktoberfest Letdown

Nothing more than spending a rainy Saturday afternoon drinking some beers and reviewing them. Aroma: A bit of floral in the aroma along with some toasty notes. A bit of caramel. Look (Appearance): Pours gold with a creamy white head. Clear. Mild head retention....

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
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thecellarmonk
September 26, 2015
Overall rating 
 
9.3
Worked as Designed 
 
10.0
Ease of Use 
 
8.0
Would Recommend 
 
9.0
Bottling Accessories
Pulling the homebrew trigger

I've owned a Blichmann BeerGun for a few years now and find it to be very reliable. Use is straightforward and the instructions provided are quite adequate. Cleaning can be a bit of a hassle and there are a few parts that can easily be lost,...

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thecellarmonk
September 12, 2015
Overall rating 
 
8.2
Aroma 
 
8.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
9.0
Taste 
 
8.0
Mouthfeel 
 
9.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
8.0
Trying to Achieve Peace

Just sitting down to have my first beer of a long day. A bit tired, but a very accomplished day. Aroma: I find the aroma is sweet roasted malt, chocolate and just a hint of fruity either esters or hops. Look (Appearance): The...

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thecellarmonk
September 06, 2015 (Updated: September 06, 2015)
Overall rating 
 
8.7
Aroma 
 
9.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
10.0
Taste 
 
8.0
Mouthfeel 
 
9.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
9.0
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Big Beer Weekend

Aroma: Of sweet molasses with notes of raisin, fig, plum and just a touch of fruity hops. Look (Appearance): Almost black with a ruby red hue. It has a thick off white head that leaves a great lace. Taste: Very close to the...

Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel
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thecellarmonk
May 30, 2015
Overall rating 
 
8.1
Aroma 
 
0.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
0.0
Taste 
 
0.0
Mouthfeel 
 
0.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
0.0
Cooldown

Just came in from opening up the pool. It is not nice outside (hot and humid). Slowly cooling down and thought I'd crack a Kolsch open and help my cooling along. Aroma: Mild floral/fruit and some grassy notes perhaps provided by the noble hops. ...

White Street Kolsch-style Ale
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thecellarmonk
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