This is a Hefeweizen from Stoudts Brewing Company of Pennsylvania. The beer pours a clear, orangish-yellow with no real head to speak of. I notice the usual citrus hops and banana that is expected of the style in both the scent and the taste. Overall, the beer is light in flavor and lacks that typical hefe creaminess that the Germans know how to produce. This one wouldn’t make my short list for this style.
On July 7, 2009, In Beer, By Mike
On December 22, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This is an Imperial IPA from the Stoudts Brewing Company of Pennsylvania. The alcohol content is 10%. It pours a hazy, copper orange color with a medium white head that has staying power. This is a great smelling beer: citrus, hops, caramel, malt, and alcohol. The taste is slightly tart upfront (fruits), bitter hops throughout, and then a dry finish with a taste of sweet caramel malts lingering at the end. The beer is smooth and creamy upfront; the alcohol is hidden very well. The beer is outstanding in every way.
On December 22, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This is a German Pilsener from the Stoudts Brewing Company of Pennsylvania. The alcohol content is 5.4%. It pours straw yellow with a slightly cloudy presentation. It has a white head that dissipates quickly. The nose is bready (wheat, grains), combined with citrus and spicy hops. The Saaz hops are prominent in the taste, balanced by a hint of bready malt and then a long, dry finish. The body is light-to-medium and there is a good level of carbonation to match the spice kick at the finish. This one is very drinkable. It is one of the best pilseners I’ve ever had. A great example of the style that I will buy again.
On October 12, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This Imperial Stout is made by the Stoudts Brewing Company of Pennsylvania. The alcohol content is 9%. The beer pours very dark brown with a thin tan head. I smell roasted malts and they smell great, along with a bit of alcohol and chocolate. The taste is roasted malts upfront, a little bit of hops, and then a finish that includes a hint of dark fruit and alcohol. This brew was nothing special. The taste was a bit of a letdown after the impressive nose. There are many better Imperial Stouts out there.
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