Stone Smoked Porter

Hmm. Definitely smokey. I'm not sure I like it. I'm not really getting a lot out of this. Slight coffee taste to it. Not really creamy or anything like that. It has a pretty bitter aftertaste.

The charcoal/smoke taste just overwhelms it for me. I mean, its on the label "smoked porter", I just didn't think it would be this smoked. I won't be buying another.

Leffe Blonde

This is one of the first beers that I remember really liking. Like almost everyone else in college, I went on a little trip to Europe at one point. Prior to this, I think I drank a lot of Icehouse and Southpaw. I was in Brussels for two or three days, and we drank a fair amount Leffe Blonde and Brunne, as it was pretty ubiquitous there.

This had an ample amount of carbonation with a slightly nutty flavor. Its a little sweet as well.

Its always a good one to have about once a year. In the end, I much prefer the Leffe Brunne though.

Blue Moon Honey Moon

I'm not sure if I've ranted about Blue Moon here yet. I don't think I'll start now, so this will be short.

This had a pretty sweet finish (not a good thing). ugh.

I will not be buying this again.

Blue Point Summer Ale

A little more "traditional" in the summer ale category.

A little fruitier and not as malty as the brooklyn. Its nice. I like it.

Bonus review from Mandy: "I prefer [Magic Hat] #9 if I'm going to have a fruity beer. Its not offensive. Its fruiter than Sam summer and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Brewery IPA

Nice floral smell.

I actually drank a Club Lemonade (thank you Butcher Block) immediately before enjoying this, so I think my taste buds are a little off. It has a little more caramel taste than I remember, and its not overly hoppy. Maybe this is because I typically drink it out of a bottle (a "beer tasting" no-no).

I guess I just enjoy more hops in my IPA. This didn't have the bitter aftertaste that I'm looking for in an IPA.

Its good for its availability in NYC, but I won't be buying this after I leave here.