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This beer was solid! I really enjoyed drinking the beer with the endless head! I have to start backwards a bit, because the finish on this beer has to commended; it was smooth, very crisp, and definitely refreshing. There were a lot of things happening with the flavor in this beer, more than I can even begin to explain. The body can be likened to an expensive throw pillow, with soft and smooth, almost silky texture - yet with a hint of carbonation that really tingles the tongue. The was nice, an almost golden-orange coloring that stands out when poured into a nice pint glass, and the coloring leads you to explore the scent of the beer, which is highly aromatic, reminding me of ripened bananas.
My only concern was the filling nature of the beer, as it began to feel a bit like a meal, but not quite as overwhelming as other "heavy beers." The taste needs more attention! It had a creamy feel to it that also emitted a certain spicy flavor to the overall lingering - and ever pleasant - banana. Not too sweet, and that is truly a relief! Overall, a wonderfully pleasant experience I plan on revisiting soon!
Final Verdict: Drink this beer! Relatively easy to find in most beer distributors, and not too expensive. Also available on tap in my neck of the woods, it has a nice Autumn-feel that should be explored by all!
Purple Haze is not marijuana! Instead, the Louisiana based Abita Brewing Company has put together an interesting Raspberry Wheat, 4.20% ABV, refreshing beer that always helps start conversations. The beer itself has a smooth and solid taste that has fruit and wheat in every swallow. Interestingly enough, the smell is very faint, you really need to take a deep whiff if you hope to catch the aroma. The color of this beer is definitely not the inspiration for the name, it can be best described as a cloudy golden color that looks interesting when poured into a pint glass. Interestingly enough, is that the beer is fruit based, and the fruity taste, which is obviously sweet, tastes rather artificial, and reminds me of those rather effeminate wine coolers. Nevertheless, I enjoyed drinking it on tap and it definitely is refreshing and great for chugging. I can see this beer being utilized for beer pong - at least by those who can afford to pay a little more for a domestic. I would actually recommend it, it has a gender neutral appear and can easily convince those who dislike the standard beer taste with something easier to throw back.
Final Verdict: Try this beer! It's a domestic, so the price for a six pack is not outrageous, and worst case scenario, you end up having someone who enjoys fruity drinks take them off your hand. It's nice to try something different every now and then, and why not add a little fruit into your diet?
The official beer of the Dominican Republic is rumored to be the official choice of every Dominican President and the beer itself has gained iconic status both on and off the island. Brewed by the Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana since 1935, the Pilsner has a very full taste and should definitely be consumed as cold as you can possibly get it! The beer carries a 5% alcoholic content volume and is usually sold in glass bottles. Now that the boring stuff is out of the way, lets address the taste. Presidente has nothing really special about it, in fact, the taste is comparable to any other "national beer" you find. It has a crisp taste, very refreshing (again, have to emphasize the need to drink this beer as cold as possible) when facing high temperatures, but definitely not worth the cost associated with purchasing an import. I have to add in that all of my Dominican friends insist on claiming that the"version" of the Presidente beers we receive here in the states "pales in comparison to the bottles enjoyed in the Dominican Republic." I sure hope that there is some truth to this claim, otherwise, its just Budweiser in a green bottle with a bitter finish.
Final Verdict: Not impressed with this one, and drinking it outside of the Dominican Republic seems like a waste of money for me.
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