Keith L.

Keith L.: Garage Project is based in the old ‘Archer & Lupp’ garage workshop. Sybil Lupp in her Jaguar ‎XK‎ is the woman behind the wheel on the label

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:43:54 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Smells sweet when cold. After warming, some pine, not fruity. Maybe a little white grape from the Nelson Sauvin?

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:48:58 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Slight apricot vibe. Prominent pine sap bitter finish. After warming, some much appreciated sweetness from the malt comes to the fore

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:54:53 +0000

Keith L.: Good level of bitterness, but not unpleasantly so. Slightly dry finish. Medium viscous mouthfeel. Oily on the lips. Better paired with food.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:58:58 +0000

Keith L.: “BB 25/05/18” on the bottom edge of the can. $9.95

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:59:43 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Smells of dank tropical fruit cold out of the can! Mango. Milky. Orange juice. After warming, I get a bit of spicy peppery hops(?)

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:10:21 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Nice resinous/citrusy bitterness. Very bitter for a New England style Pale Ale. Grapefruit peel aftertaste. Hoppy burps.

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:13:59 +0000

Keith L.: Soft hazy juicy New England style mouthfeel! Good medium high carbonation. Very easy to drink!

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:15:09 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: Just makes it to the 4.5 category. “BB 18/05/18” on the bottom edge of the can. $8.08

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:16:07 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Coffee when first served ice cold. Roast & ash after warming. Cardboard (Trans-2-Nonenal?) at room temperature.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:42:12 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Coffee. Sweet but not overly sweet. Ash & toast. Coffee/ashy bitter finish/aftertaste with a touch of chocolate. Bitterness is subtle

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:45:42 +0000

Keith L.: Finish is towards the dry side. Milky medium light body. Sessionable. Very low carbonation.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:47:40 +0000

Keith L.: “BOTTLED ON 13.07.17” “BEST BEFORE 13.07.18” $10.12

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:48:58 +0000

Keith L.: Smells like raspberry ice cream, raspberry pastry, raspberry jam!

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:18:47 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Very fruity. Tart, not sour. Balanced. Raspberry. Strawberry. Ribena. No bitterness. Not getting any of the 6% at all.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:21:07 +0000

Keith L.: Mouthfeel: Creamy, milky medium light body. Very easy to drink. Good medium high carbonation, not foamy, not sharp.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:23:16 +0000

Keith L.: The astringency in the aftertaste feels like the fruit tannins are biting into the enamel of my teeth.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:32:22 +0000

Keith L.: “BEST BEFORE/BÄST FÖRE/PARASTA ENNEN: 25 DECEMBER 2018” $14.37

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:33:46 +0000

Keith L.: Citrus & orange on the nose, but not in a dank hoppy way. Smells a bit like those orange flavored isotonic drinks. Poor aroma for an IPA.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:04:59 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Malty IPA. Orange marmalade. Very pleasant resinous hop bitterness with a hint of pine towards the finish & in the aftertaste!

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:07:15 +0000

Keith L.: Slightly chewy oily texture to the mouthfeel. Nice active medium carbonation. Creamy smooth after swirling especially at warmer temperatures

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:09:50 +0000

Keith L.: “BB03/01/18” on the base of the can. I wonder how fresh this can is? $10.88

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 02:11:03 +0000

Keith L.: A whiff of citrusy hops when I first popped open the cap. After that, it smelled like a malty DIPA or even an American Barley Wine style.

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:41:49 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Orange marmalade. Caramel malt. Hints of tropical fruit like mango papaya jackfruit near room temperature. A bit of dried apricot.

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:43:32 +0000

Keith L.: Not very hoppy or aromatic for modern IPA standards. The wife said that she could smell it from across the room though.

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:45:21 +0000

Keith L.: Tastes better than it smells. Caramel sweetness from the malt is balanced & not overdone. Bitterness is not prominent in the overall taste.

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:49:41 +0000

Keith L.: Not harsh for 9%. Rich & thick mouthfeel plus gentle carbonation makes this more suited for sipping in small quantities.

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:52:21 +0000

Keith L.: “BB 18/03/18” near the top of the glass bottle. $10.12

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:53:14 +0000

Keith L.: Billy S. I've had bottles which tasted very bad in the past. It's not consistent. This bottle was OK. Not over carbonated too.

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:12:41 +0000

Calvin P.: Heineken bottled with cork, definitely on my list of novel beers to drink.

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:22:21 +0000

Keith L.: Taste definitely reminds me of blueberry pie! So much biscuit & pie crust! Fruity berries! Fruity tart, not sour. Fruity sweet, not cloying.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:43:13 +0000

Keith L.: Not getting any bitterness. Nice soft mouthfeel, medium bodied, easy to drink.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:44:49 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: I find it amazing that Henok Fentie can brew a beer that tastes & smells exactly like blueberry pastry.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:47:18 +0000

Keith L.: “BEST BEFORE/BÄST FÖRE/PARASTA ENNEN: 12 DECEMBER 2018” $15.90

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:48:21 +0000

Applehops: He wanted to be a pastry chef initially after all..

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:49:08 +0000

Neil M.: Great beer!

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:34:31 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Citrus zest. Pomelo. Sweet dank hops when swirled. After warming: Orange, Peach, Mint/Spice(?) Sweet.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:08:51 +0000

Keith L.: Taste follows the nose. Citrus zest. A bit of onion/garlic hops towards the finish. Lemon rind bitter. More bitter warm? Spicy aftertaste.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:12:41 +0000

Keith L.: Finish is dry. Nice soft carbonation gives this a hazy mouthfeel. Medium bodied.

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:13:48 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: Well put together, straight forward IPA. Solid 4.0 rating!

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:15:00 +0000

Keith L.: “02/08/18” on the dark blue bottle cap. $10.54

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:15:33 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: The wife finds this very sweet. Just short of cloying sweetness for me. Nice spiciness from the Cassia Cinnamon towards the back.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:10:50 +0000

Keith L.: Doesn't taste very bitter or roasty. Gummy treacle, especially when warm.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:14:03 +0000

Keith L.: Slight heat at the back otherwise no hint of booze from the 11.5%. Great aftertaste! Chocolate, maple syrup, toffee, and caramel!

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:16:02 +0000

Keith L.: Rich and syrupy mouthfeel, medium viscous for Imperial Stout standards. Feels a bit flat because the carbonation is so gentle.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:16:56 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: Good for dessert. Should make a good stout float. Feels like something to pour onto pancakes or waffles. Not my favorite Omnipollo.

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:21:33 +0000

Keith L.: “BEST BEFORE/BÄST FÖRE/PARASTA ENNEN: 17 DECEMBER 2022” $20.15

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:21:46 +0000

Keith L.: Pleasant aroma. Dried apricot. Fragrant grassy hops when swirled.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:36:57 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Lightly roasted malts. Biscuity. A bit of sweetness. Lemon rind hoppy tea leaf medium bitter (which I didn't care for) Dry finish.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:38:41 +0000

Keith L.: Mouthfeel: Medium light body plus active carbonation combine to make this crisp, sessionable, and refreshing.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:39:53 +0000

Keith L.: “Best Before: 26/04/18” on the back label. $7.57

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:40:35 +0000

Keith L.: Pale Ale brewed from equal parts malt, wheat & oats; dry-hopped with Galaxy from Australia. This batch was brewed at De Proefbrouwerij.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:04:06 +0000

Keith L.: Appearance: SRM 6, hazy with some clarity. 1cm head receded into a 2~3mm collar. Spider web lacing.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:06:15 +0000

Keith L.: Very citrusy aroma! Grapefruit. A bit of Pineapple. A hint of passionfruit. Very hoppy. Sweet. Dank, sweet tropical fruit when swirled.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:07:20 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Grapefruit. Lemon peel. Citrusy. Would've preferred the bitterness to be less prominent. Finish is quite dry.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:09:39 +0000

Keith L.: Mouthfeel: Medium light body, easy to drink. Gets a bit creamy at warmer temperatures, especially when swirled.

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:10:27 +0000

Keith L.: “01/08/20” on the dark blue bottle cap. $9.52

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:11:17 +0000

Keith L.: Aroma: Peach. Ripe mangoes. Orange juice.

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 15:53:00 +0000

Keith L.: Taste follows the nose. Mango & peach. Medium low bitter mainly in the aftertaste. Not detecting any of the 8%. Spiciness towards the finish

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 15:55:13 +0000

Keith L.: Finish is quite dry. Citrusy hoppy burps. Would've preferred more carbonation to liven up the rather thick hefty mouthfeel.

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 15:57:04 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: Not crisp or zesty. Almost like a different beer from the draft version. Aroma better from the can. But draft was so easy to drink!

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 15:59:30 +0000

Keith L.: “BBE 1017 NE THANG” on the base of the can. Canning date faded, but I think this is 2 months old. About $20 from Burger Joint Xtremevaganza.

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 16:04:54 +0000

Keith L.: Smells great but not the usual Omnipollo aroma. I am getting a Nutella vibe on the nose. Chocolate fudge. Hazelnut. Sweet dark fruit/berries

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:50:15 +0000

Keith L.: Taste: Lots of cocoa & chocolate! Nutty. Sweet dark fruit (a bit like Anagram) but sweetness is subtle. Roasty. Medium bitter.

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:52:45 +0000

Keith L.: Slight booze towards the finish but not harsh. Mouthfeel is thick, rich & fudgey! Soft gentle carbonation.

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:54:37 +0000

Keith L.: Overall: Seems to have got better after a day inside the growler(?) Definitely a sipper, not something I could drink a lot of. $17.65

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:57:18 +0000