Abita - SOS Pilsner

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Really fruity. Lacks any real hops or bitterness to cut the sweetness. Would have been a lot more enjoyable 6 months ago (bottle said best by June or July 2012). Still decent enough. 

DuClaw - HERO Chocolate Chipotle Stout

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I really love spicy stouts. There's something that just really works. (See Great Divide's Chocolate Yeti and the recent Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers)

The peppers are front and center in the beer, but its not ridiculously over-powering. Chocolate still comes through and there's a bitterness to the finish.

I'd recommend it. 

Berkshire Brewing Company - Russian Imperial Stout

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

The best way to describe this is as incredibly drinkable. Its described as a russian imperial stout, but its not bitter, super sweet, strong coffee flavors etc like most of the russian imperial stouts out there (I'm looking at you Expedition Stout).

I think I got this for about $5. I'd definitely recommend it. 

DuClaw - Anti- Venom - Citra

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Very clear aroma from the citra hops.

I think I need to remind myself that the standard recipe is probably more malty than I'm typically looking for. Some bitterness to it. Its fine. I'll probably skip future offerings.

Finch's Beer Co - Threadless IPA

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Decent enough IPA. Pretty bitter for an IPA. More on the dank side of hops than fruity/piney. Reminds me slightly of DC Brau's Corruption.