Port Brewing 3rd Anniversary Ale

It's been a while since I had a Double IPA, and the smell from this when I cracked it open was a great reminder of why I love these brews. After I poured my first glass, I could smell the hops/fruitiness/caramel from over a foot away while I was taking the picture. A great sign!

Mixed in with those hops tastes like a loaf of bread mixed with maybe an orange peel, and a nice kick of alcohol. This one will warm you up real fast.

I don't know if it really separates itself from other great Double Ipa's, but it is a great one no doubt.

4.5 out of 5. Delicious

The Lost Abbey: Serpents Stout

This is an amazing stout. Rich coffee and chocolate malts dominate this with a hint of some kind of fruit and a little smokiness as well.
It's pretty bitter, which i like, but i would love to age one and see if it mellows out and brings out more of the other flavors.

This is a wonderful desert beer, so eat light or wait a while after dinner because it will fill you up.
i recommend getting this.

4.6 out of 5

Great Divide - Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout

Imperial stouts are like Thanksgiving dinners. You know that when you are done you'll be full & tired. This one is no different.

Oak mixed with chocolates and coffees are the first thing that hits your nose. When you finally stop enjoying the smell and take a sip, you really get what you're expecting. A blast of chocolate & roasted malts quickly followed by the oak and coffee. Aftertaste is that of hops & coffee. A combo that no man should be without.

While I've had better ones than this, it's a really good beer and I'd recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone. It is a little light for my tastes for an Imp Stout, but tasty indeed.

4 out of 5

North coast brewing co. Old Rasputin XII

Alexander: This was pretty darn good. Pretty much Old Rasputin with hints of oak and a mellow bourbon taste and smell. Not much more to say. If you like the original, you like this. Now for the price, i'm not sure i would go out of my way and buy more right away.

4.4 out of 5

Deschutes Black Butte XXI

Alexander: So i picked this up at Bevmo the other week, label says best served after 10/7/10
I couldn't wait, so i got 2 of em. opened one and put the other back.

What can i say, it's an Imperial/Strong porter that has a tons of great things going on. Roasted coffee beans, chocolate, bourbon, hops, everything we love here at hopzombie. If you see it pick it up, you won't be disappointed.



The only other Imperial porter that was this good was at Barleys in Columbus with Chad on st. patrick's day that i can remember.

4.6 out of 5