The Beer Critic

Beer reviews for beer enthusiasts.

Beers in the ‘ Specialty ’ Category

Horn Dog Barley Wine
This particular barley wine (which is an award winner btw) is the only one of it's kind offered by Flying Dog Brewery. They age this beer three years before being bottled for sale. Because this...Read Full Review
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale – 2010
Brewery Website: http://www.sierranevada.com Type of Beer: American Barleywine Alcohol Content: 9.6% Beer Review - Appearance: Dark copper color with thick two finger head that recedes very slowly leaving incredible lacing and nice foam peaks. Clarity is good with some...Read Full Review
Noël Des Géants
Brewery Website: http://www.brasseriedesgeants.com Type of Beer: Spiced Beer Alcohol Content: 8.50% Beer Review - Appearance: Poured a hazy dark brown amber color that looked a lot like unfiltered apple cider. White two finger head that recedes quickly revealing some...Read Full Review
Samuel Adams Old Fezziwig Ale
Type of Beer: Spiced Ale Alcohol Content: 5.90% Beer Review - Appearance: Pours a brownish-red. Thin one-finger off-white head that lasts a little while and has nice lacing. Smell: , slightly spicy. A crisp, fruity smell that’s not over...Read Full Review
Shipyard Prelude Special Ale
Type of Beer: Spiced Ale Alcohol Content: 6.80% Beer Review - Appearance: Pours a deep red amber. Tight one finger off-white head that receeds quickly leaving very little lacing. Smell: Mmm. Big scent of buttery sweet caramel, hazelnuts  and...Read Full Review