This is the most expensive beer I've bought. "1,000 years of brewing expertise. A collaboration between the brewers of Samuel Adams and Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan."
Look/Smell/Pour - The head is light, like a super light meringue. Color is straw, but golden and orange. Great German beer smell, malt is sweet, crystal clear. Hops are a little pine and a little citrus, very balanced. The rest is filled with nectarine peach smells.
Taste - I let it settle, I let it get it's bearing. I wanted to make sure it new I was ready to taste it. Strong and creamy. Up front is hops which are sharp, the malt is creamy. The after taste is a mix between the two. They are strong enough to leave peach/nectarine taste in the dust, although thankfully it's still there. This beer's alcohol content isn't apparent in the first few tastes but rears it's head later.
Rating - 8
This beer is a once in a lifetime beer. Does that make it better? Not in itself. It's been hard for me to not give a rating based on price. This beer will impress anyone, but I don't think it's the best in class. What class do you say? Above average alcohol German style beer.
My grading scale
It is subjective, but I think you'll be able to understand where I'm coming from:
1-3 "Horrible" : NEVER BUY THIS!!!! (Or buy it just to see what crappy beer tastes like.)
4-5 "Ok" : These beers need a little work. Usually from a company known for another type of brew.
8-9 "Great" : Try this at least once, you'll be happy you did :D
10!!!!! "Godly" = This is attainable, but the most subjective of all grades. If I ever give a beer a 10 it'll be because it blows your mind.
1-3 "Horrible" : NEVER BUY THIS!!!! (Or buy it just to see what crappy beer tastes like.)
4-5 "Ok" : These beers need a little work. Usually from a company known for another type of brew.
6-7 "Good": It's ok, for now.
8-9 "Great" : Try this at least once, you'll be happy you did :D
10!!!!! "Godly" = This is attainable, but the most subjective of all grades. If I ever give a beer a 10 it'll be because it blows your mind.