AW, I've really come to enjoy your reviews BUT (there is always a but), you aren't really offering your opinions anymore. You tell us the color, how it pours, what it might pair with, and one sentence, which I guess, is your review.

We trust you and your opinions ALOT!!!

We can get any number of people that tell us how it pours, what color it is after the pour, and what it might pair with!

Being a fellow TFFer, I personally, would rather hear your MORE of your opinion, than the facts that will follow for EVERYONE who will ever open any given beer.

In short, WE WANT TO KNOW MORE OF WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT EACH BEER, not the given facts that everyone will come upon when they open the beer that you've reviewed.

Sincerely and Respectfully,

-Alton

I hear ya bud! Working on revamping my write-ups to get the generalities out of the way and then my true thoughts and recommendations.... but keep in mind that these are subjective as each person has their own opinion! Try those that spark your interest and let me know of new ones that you've tried that I haven't!!!

AW, I'm a BIG fan of your reviews and my post was meant SINCERELY and RESPECTFULLY - I hope it didn't come across as me being an A-hole!

If there ever was any, my reply was meant as constructive criticism.

I'm truly interested in your opinion on the beers!

-Alton

oh no worries at all Alton! constructive inputs are always appreciated!!! i'll agree that my latest runs on reviews started to sound like re-runs of Dallas!!! hahahhaaaaa!!!

better reviews on the way!!

Bitburger Premium Pils
Bitburger Brauerei | Bitburg/Eifel, Germany

Style: German Pilsener

ABV - 4.8%

Had this one while on vacation in Maui (Hawaii) and man do I wish I had chosen a different brew! I�ve heard and read a lot about this brew and everyone was highly recommending it. To me this brew is not that much to rave about for it is a �marginal� brew in my opinion. Once I tasted the brew it was very bland, lacking anything of any sort of robustness. The flavor was there and then it was suddenly gone; but it wasn�t skunky in any way though. Would I try this one again? Probably not, unless I was in Germany and could get this on tap.

For my beer-nerd details regarding this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.

AW, I have been a silent reader and fan of your reviews and dutifully clicked on your link you just posted. To my surprise, this website is incredibly categorized and full of info. Thanks for all of your hard work tasting these brews and offering some new choices. Keep it up.

many, many, many thanks!!! a lot of work has gone into putting these into different categories and there's still quite a bit of work going on behind the scenes for some upcoming enhancements! check in often to find lots of suggestions of those to try and perhaps those to stay away from!! (hahahaa)

Rahr & Sons Gravel Road
Rahr & Sons Brewing Company | Fort Worth, Texas USA
Purchased @ Lone Star Beverages - Carrollton, Texas USA

Style: German-style Sticke Altbier

Another fine brew from the fine folks at Rahr�s Brewery!!! This brew poured up a rich brownish-red colored body (much like a cherry Dr. Pepper) with a monstrous off-white colored foamy head with intense retention and lacing! Aromas and flavors packed full of caramel, dark fruits, sweet malts, yeast, toffee and just enough bitter hops. Near medium-bodied, well carbonated with a finish that is so crisp and refreshing; the aftertaste is slightly hoppy but then there is enough malts to balance it out with a sweet lingering aftertaste. VERY easy on the drinkability scale so be sure to slow down and enjoy this fine brew! Would be a definite go-to brew for some smoked meats or decadent burgers! Just need me a Rahr Brewery stange to make for the ultimate glassware to enjoy this brew in!! (hint hint there Rahr & Sons!!)

For my beer-nerd details on this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.

Hinano Tahiti
Brasserie de Tahiti S.A. | Papeete, French Polynesia
Purchased while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii USA

Style: Pale Lager

Had this enjoyable brew while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii. This brew is one that I wish I could find in my area as it would definitely be one I�d be enjoying on a regular basis! The flavor that this brew provides was very pleasing and it is definitely an easy brew to drink due to its light body and very good tastes! This brew was gone before I knew it!

For my "beer-nerd" details on this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.

Hite Beer
Hite Brewery Company LTD | Hongchun Gun, Kangwon, South Korea

Style: Pale Lager

Good gosh does this brew bring back some memories of my years spent in South Korea while I was in the military. I found this brew by chance while in the Korean grocery store picking up some veggies. While standing in the check-out line, I noticed the new beer signs and decided to go peek and see what they had � sure glad I did! Many, many, many, many bottles of this brew were emptied by my efforts while in South Korea and this is one fine brew to be tried and enjoyed! It has a flavor that would rival (and in my opinion, beat down!) many of the micro-brews, or as I like to call them � �add-junks�! This brew is very light and very easy to drink and it is a very refreshing brew as well. If I were looking at brews for a BBQ or fish fry and this beer was next to some like Miller, Coors, Keystone, etc.; I�d be picking up the Hite and enjoying some good beer!

For all my "beer-nerd" details on this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.

I echo what has been said here lately, we realize beer tastes are subjective to each individual person but I like that you have dropped the political correctness and are giving us straight reviews. Just reading your reviews I can somewhat tell which beers I would like that you are reviewing by cross referencing my tastes versus the review.

Let me thank you for the suggestion of some of the fine beers from Unibroue, I tried the trippel and the belgian style ale and they are fantastic. Never would have tried them without seeing them here. If you ever travel to the Northeast let me know and I will give you some suggestions of beers that are regional up that way. Some are only brewed, bottled and sold within state lines. Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland Ohio have some great beers but only availible around Ohio and western PA.

thanks so much there 'fisherinok'!! these 'average joe' reviews are really picking up steam and i'm hoping that the new formats will be much more to everyone's style (and for those that want beer-nerd details they can just click on the brew review links that I'll be providing).

those unibroue brew are absolutely grand!! will be in touch regarding brews in your area soon!

Fuller�s London Porter
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC | Chiswick, London, United Kingdom (England)
Purchased @ Whole Foods Market

Style: English Porter

It�s hard not to enjoy a good porter!! In fact I can�t recall when I had a bad one. Probably the most enjoyable aspect of this brew was its thick and creamy texture and flavors that had me enjoying it from start to finish! This brew is so rich that one could easily forget that they were drinking a beer! While enjoying this brew my mind was racing thinking of various beef dishes that it would pair up nicely with; although it could very well stand on its own as a great dessert beer too!

For my "beer-nerd" details on this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.

AW, I too enjoy your reviews with your opininions included. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting here. Good reading for sure!

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Stone Brewing Co. | Escondido, California USA
Purchased @ Kegs & Corks - Mansfield, Texas USA

Style: Black IPA

Say �hello� to my little friend! This being my first Black IPA, I�m thinking that the bar has been set high by the folks at Stone Brewery! While at the beer store the other day I needed something to round out the selection that I was purchasing and saw this one out of the corner of my eye. Last bottle, so off with me it went! When I first opened it up I knew I was in for a treat because the aromas were just, well, intoxicating! Definitely one of the finest smelling brews I have yet to enjoy! Being a malt-head this brew is just the right choice; thick, rich, flavorful, awesome. This is one of those fine brews that should be paired up with a juicy porterhouse steak or a succulent rib-eye steak!

For my 'beer-nerd' details on this brew, please click here.

Disclaimer: All beer tasting notes and reviews are subjective. The thoughts and opinions contained herein are those of the �bier vorgeschmack� and him only. The intent of this beer review is to spur interest in brands and styles that one may not normally indulge in and to entice them to venture out and try new brews. While some may argue that there are no other beers than Miller, Coors, Bud, and Keystone, this is much akin to arguing which vanilla ice cream tastes the best. There are more brews out there; try some and enjoy the savory adventure.