HUB - Noggin Floggin

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

This was a little disappointing. Hops were muted. Malt & yeast weren't that great. It's certainly drinkable and balanced, but nothing really stood out here. 

Hopworks Urban Brewery - Deluxe Organic Ale

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

We received this (along with 3 other bottles) from Mandy's brother. He brought them to DC in a suitcase he had picked up from Goodwill. I greatly appreciate the effort to smuggle alcohol across state lines (and from the west coast).

This was mostly dominated the malt, caramel and bready. Maybe a hint of bitterness at the finish.