William Clark

Purple Haze, from Abita Brewing Company is a Raspberry Wheat Beer that classify’s as a fruit beer. I enjoyed it by itself at the end of the evening and it was amazing. I wasn’t sure as to what to expect from a fruit beer because it was the first of its kind for me. The most important thing for me that it wasn’t overpowering with raspberries, but just a subtle hint at the finish. I believe the greatest time to enjoy this beer is after dinner with dessert or as dessert. It definitely would go great with cheesecake or something chocolatey.

I would recommend this beer to everyone wanting to try fruit beer. Its a great tasting American Wheat beer with a twist from the raspberry puree they added after filtration. So sit back and relax. A six pack of Purple Haze and a couple of friends would be a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Typically I prefer darker more bitter beer and if anything I like citrus. I was rather impressed by this beer though, and for my first experience I am sure that the next ones I try will definitely get better. The whole process of these tastings is extremely casual right now. Although I am sure that as I get further into my reviews I will start to refine my purchases to grab a true assortment of beer.

The Bitch Creek ESB by Grand Teton Brewing Co was a part of the 6 pack that I bought for the weekend. After Opening it last night, I realized that it was something that I have already had somewhere before on tap so I knew that I wasn’t going to be disappointed. My tasting notes follow the image below. Be sure to check out the review of the other beers that I’ve tasted that will come here soon.

I poured Bitch Creek into a pint glass and my first immediate reaction was to the darkness of the beer. It was slightly darker than a Newcastle ‘The One and Only’ and had a decent cream colored head that dissipated rather quickly. After the first taste I was surprised to not have much hints of caramel that I assumed I’d taste from the color of the beer. Instead of a sweet caramel taste it had good punch of bitterness, ending in a smooth well balanced finish. The taste of the beer is a little different from the smell and the look of it over all.

This was definitely a great beer and I would buy a 6 pack by its self for me and a Friend, or the next time I see it at a restaurant on tap. I also drank this beer with an amazing meal prepared by Jeff Clark which consisted of Grass fed Steak, mashed potatoes, home grown green beans with home made bacon bits and small yellow tomatoes. It paired very well with this meal, and would go great with any beef.