Dogfish Head - Pearl Jam Faithfull Ale

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This was fairly disappointing, as it didn't really taste like Pearl Jam. Tasted like a particularly fruity belgian pale ale. Nothing special for the inflated price.

21st Amendment - Fireside Chat

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

The spice mix does not work in this. The aftertaste lingers and isn't pleasant. Like bad, bitter medicine?

Appalachian Brewing Co - Batch No 666 Ale

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I had no idea what was going to be in this bottle. It has no description on it at all and there was nothing on the shelf (except the price of $5).

And... its fine. Nothing spectacular or terrible. According to their website, its a "devilish halloween brew" whatever that means. Slight roasted and caramel malt taste. No real hop bitterness. I'd pass.

Stone - Vertical Epic 11.11.11

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Another year, another weird beer.

This one is brewed with chilies and cinnamon. The chilies certainly stand out in the beer, but its not spicy. Its more... I'm not good with describing chilies, but its not one that I'd like in a beer. Smokey? Pass.

Sam Adams - Tasman Red

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This was actually really good. The musty hop flavor came through nicely (tasted like the same hops as in Devil Dancer but without a shit ton of them) and it was balanced by a nice caramely maltness. I'd recommend it, and if it came in 6 packs I'd probably actually buy it on occasion.