Stone Old Guardian

Very carbonated, head dies quickly.  Strong hop smell with notable hints of barley as title would suggest.

Great dark, hazy wheat look; very sun-burnt yellow.

Well balanced for hop heavy beer, alcohol not overpowering despite 11.3% content.

Rating = 7   Not for the fainthearted, or bud light drinkers.  A winner from Stone.

Sierra Nevada BigFoot

Short head, very short hold time.
Strong hops smell.
Good reddish color.
Strong alcohol taste, small malt, stronger hops.

More like something you sip, but if you want a typical beer taste this isn't for you.  The alcohol really overpowers all the other tastes.

Rating : 5