I’ve read that the United States is becoming the beer capital of the world thanks to the proliferation of small and medium sized microbreweries. I don’t have the exact data on hand, but I think it’s something on the order of a few thousand more breweries exist today as compared to 1980.
As an amateur beer enthusiast, I’m always excited to find compelling and knowledgeable beer mentors. One of them is Matt Hasson, a friend of mine, who started the website “More Fun With Beer” earlier this year.
His reviews are short, descriptive, to-the-point, and semi-narrative. They’re exciting. What do you think? If he starts doing video, and brings some gravitas, he could do for craft beer what Gary Vaynerchuk has done for wine reviews.
The following is Matt’s review of “Nemesis” by Founders:
The label nailed it. This beer is eccentric, aggressive, and awesome. Described as a Maple Bourbon barrel aged wheat wine. Very reminiscent of a barley wine. Pours a partly cloudy bright orange red with yeast occupying the bottom glass. A very thin head arises and diminishes quickly. I have a clogged nose so my sense of smell is a bit off. However, the alcohol immediately breaks through the stuffiness, awaking the senses. Get whiffs of oak and vanilla as well. This beer may clear my cold!
Wow this is special stuff. Strong alcohol presence, definitely not shying away from the bourbon. Sweet caramel coated candy, maple, and fruity hops. Sticky sugary sweet with traces of vanilla wood. Very warming as I exhale alcohol through my nostrils. This is surprisingly very easy to drink. I finished way too quickly and crave another. Give this baby some time to mature and I’d expect amazing results.
Aroma 6/10 Appearance 4/5 Palate 4/5 Flavor 8/10 Overall 17/20
Total: 4/5
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