The best states to get beer

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Dogfish Head - Burton Baton

Dogfish Head Brewery

Burton Baton - Oak aged Imperial IPA, a two thread blend that is fermented together in oak barrels

The color of this beer is a rich copper, with a nice orange glow at the edges.  It is a translucent beer, which has a nice looking body to it.  The head had a little bit of beige in it, it was quick to dissipate, but left a tiny little ring around the beer edge.

The aroma gives off nice citrus notes.  There is a nice malty backbone hidden in the aroma.  There is a little bit of a sweetness too.  There is also a great and enticing alcohol smell.  Some people might not like that smell, but it draws me in.

On the palate the slightly prickly carbonation leads way to a smooth, flavorful beer.  The flavor I get first is of caramel and a creamy vanilla.  Then I notice the citrus and hops.  This beer leads you in with it's smoothness and flavor of caramel and vanilla, then it hits you with a nice citrus and piney hop flavor.  There is a little bitterness that lingers on the back of the tongue.  The oak aging definitely masks the strength of this beer and keeps everything in line.  

This is a fantastic beer that should be tried by everyone alive.  The color, aroma, and flavor are all awesome.  It is a strong beer, so please don't guzzle, and if you do, you will miss out on how good this beer is.  I give this brew a 4.5 out of 5!

The Pike Brewing Co. - Monk's Uncle

The Pike Brewing Co.

Monk's Uncle - Tripel

The color of this beer is a golden straw color.  The head is a pure white, that is light and goes away pretty quickly.  No lacing is left on the glass.  The beer has a nice haze to it that makes it translucent.  The color is nice and rich in the middle and fades nicely towards the edges.

The aroma of this brew gives off a sweet fruity smell.  The is a slight clove spice and a bit of breadiness.  The aromas a light and well balanced, they are not overbearing.  It's a nice overall aroma, but nothing special about it.

On the palate the mild carbonation gives way to a mildly sweet beer, that has notes of banana and some spice.  The beer finishes with a slight bitterness that ends dry.  The spice is very mild, barely gives off any warming sensation.  The bitterness lingers for a while and sits on the middle of the tongue.  For a beer with an abv of 9% there is no alcohol flavor which is surprising.

Overall this small time brewery produced a decent beer.  It has a nice aroma, and decent flavor.  I wish there was more spice, and that the bitterness didn't last as long.  Even with all that said, it is a refreshing beer that tastes pretty good.  I give it a 3 out of 5.

Lazy Magnolia - Southern Pecan

Lazy Magnolia Brewery

Southern Pecan - A nut brown ale

The color of this beer looks like a rich mahogany.  The red and brown tones play off this translucent brew to make a nice looking beer.  The beige head comes and goes so quickly you barely notice it is there.  

The aroma of this beer gives off some nice scents.  There is a sugary sweetness, caramel, a nuttiness, and a slight breadiness.  The smell is not overpowering, and nicely done.  There is enough to it to entice you to drink.  

On the palate the caramel sweetness is what I notice first.  Then I get a sweeter nut flavor.  There is. It taste of the breadiness that I got in the aroma.  The malt, nut, and very , much so the caramel.  The caramel is the most dominate flavor.  The nut brown flavor is in the background and is what I feel finishes off the taste.  

Overall this is an easy drinking brew.  It's is maybe too easy to drink,but with an abv of 4.3% you can have a couple.  The aroma is pretty good, with some nice enticing scents.  The beer has a lighter body, and a sweeter taste than I am used to with nut brown ales, but I still like it.  Definitely a beer worth a try.

I give this beer a 3.5 out of 5.

Breckenridge - Agave Wheat Ale

Breckenridge Brewery

Agave Wheat Ale - Agave Nectar Wheat Ale

The color of this beer is a wonderful golden orange.  The beer is translucent, with a nice glow to it.  The color has some depth to it.  The head went away fairly quickly, but left a slight ring around the edge of the beer.

The aroma of this beer gives off a bready earthiness.  There is a slight sweetness to it.  That is about all it gives off.  The aroma is pretty much just the bready scent and a slight sweetness.  

On the palate this beer is smooth with a mild carbonation.  There is slight sweetness from the agave.  The overall flavor I notice is the bread body.  It is rather dominate, but not in a bad way.  The beer ends leaving the palate slightly dry and wanting more.  The bread and agave play well with each other.  It makes for an interesting beer.

Overall I enjoyed this beer.  So people think it is ok, but I think it is pretty good.  It's smooth, drinkable, refreshing, and has a nice flavor.  It could have a little more to it in the flavor department but it's not a bad brew at all.  I give it a 3.5 out of 5.

Lazy Magnolia - Backwoods Belgian

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co.

Backwoods Belgian - Belgian golden ale brewed with honeysuckle tea

The color of this beer is a nice golden color with hues of orange.  The head came and went as quickly as I have ever seen.  The beer is slightly transparent, with a little bit of haziness that makes it hard to see through.  It's not an exciting looking brew, but it looks good.

The aroma that this brew gives off has notes of honey, that is the strongest, but it also has some citrus and banana notes.  There is also a nice backing of bready maltiness that is coupled with a hint of clove.  It smells fantastic, just makes my mouth water.

On the palate the prickly carbonation leads you to a nice a plethora of flavor that is balanced and awesome.  This beer gives you a nice balance of flavor.  The honeysuckle is nice, and blends extremely well the citrus flavor and the banana.  The clove spice kicks in at the backend and slightly warms the mouth. It's a nice finish for the beer.

Overall this beer is one this years favorites.  The aroma is fantastic, it is not to strong, but gives enough scents to let you know what you are going to drink.  Th flavors or where this beer shines.  It is well done.  Nothing to crazy, but flavorful, tasty, balanced, and fantastic.  This is my favorite beer this summer, it's a shame it sold anywhere near me and I had to go to the south for a wedding to find it.  I give this beer a 4.5 out of 5!  Go and get it.

Deschutes - Inversion IPA

Deschutes Brewery

Inversion IPA

The beer pours a bright copper with hints of red.  It is an awesome color, with a nice depth, but also let's just a little bit of light through.  The head of this beer is a nice bright white, it doesn't leave a bit of lacing.  Overall it is a great looking beer.

The aroma of this beer is slightly sweet, with some citrus notes.  There are also some floral notes.  The smell of this beer is well balanced and not overpowering.  The sweetness is first thing you notice, but the hoppiness hits you second and hangs around for a while.  

On the palate the mild carbonation leads you to a very smooth beer.  The flavors are blended together, and come at you all at once, unlike some IPA'sk where there is more of a take your turn aspect to the flavors.  You definitely get some malty sweetness, it blends well with the citrus notes and the floral notes and you notice lastly.  There is a mild bitterness that remains on the backend, but is dies away nicely and leaves you wanting more.

Overall this is a very nice brew.  The color is awesome, and one of the nicest looking beers I have seen in a while.  The aroma has enough power to it to be enticing without being overpowering.  The flavors are well balanced and well done.  This beer has some really nice flavor and is worth a try.  I give it a 4 out of 5.

DuClaw - Neon Gypsy

DuClaw Brewing Co.

Neon Gypsy - India Pale Ale

The color of this beer is orangey-gold.  It's an awesome color that is slightly transparent, and has a small white head.  The head goes down quickly and leaves no lacing.  Even thing about the look of this beer is clean and fresh.  

The aroma of this brew gives off a wonderful notes of grapefruit and citrus.  There is an underlying smell of pines, and strong hop kick on the backside.  Nothing about this aroma says weak, or lacking flavor.  It's an aroma that makes you want to drink this beer.

On the palate the mild carbonation is perfect for the amount of flavor that this beer gives off.  The flavor of this beer is very unique.  There is a grapefruit flavor that is crisp and clean.  Then you notice a piney flavor.  The pine flavor is subtle but a pleasant complement to the grapefruit.  The backend of this beer finishes cleanly.  There is a mild bitterness at first, then it gets a little strong, like a crescendo in music, but it disappears quickly.  

Overall, this is one of my favorite IPA's.  I love the flavor, and the finish if the beer.  It isn't heavy, but it is a beer that makes you want to sip it because of the flavor, not because it is heavy.  The color is awesome and the aroma is very well done.  I would highly recommend this beer.  I give this beer a 4 out of 5.