Samichlaus Bier

Samichlaus is an Austrian beer that is only brewed one day out of the year; St. Nicholas Day. It is then fermented in a barrel for 10 months. It's also the most expensive beer on the menu at Palmer Place in LaGrange. Sounds like the making of the world's best beer. Nope. I've never had a beer that I've liked less than this one. It has a very high alcohol content for beer and certainly tastes like it, although mint is the predominant flavor. I would not recommend this beer to anyone, especially for its price. Ignore the slogan "The World's Most Extraordinary Beer" because this one isn't worth your time.

Taste: 1.0
Head: 2.0
Refreshment: 2.0
Status: 5
Price: $$$$
Total Score: 1.5

Tucher Bajuvator Dopplebock

This was an unexpected purchase for me. I ordered it because I liked the name, but it actually turned out to be a great beer. It's a dark reddish-brown beer from Germany. It is malty and slightly bitter (you can taste the alcohol a bit in this one). It has a thick head that quickly disappears. It comes in a cool pint sized bottle plus, you sound like a connoisseur when ordering it. This one was a little pricey, but very much worth it. It lasted me through my whole dinner.

Taste: 4.0
Head: 3.0
Refreshment: 3.5
Status: 4.5
Price: $$$
Total Score: 4.0

Beamish Irish Stout

I'd like to start this blog with my new favorite beer. Beamish has replaced Guinness, which held the position for a long time. This is a stout from Ireland (obviously, it's in the name) with hints of coffee and chocolate. It has an extremely thick head and comes in a badass can (nitro-widget included). It also has a very pleasant aftertaste. I HIGHLY recommend this to coffee lovers, Guinness drinkers, and those who want an affordable beer that will last them a while. Plus, this beer is DARK!

Taste: 4.5
Head: 5.0
Refreshment: 2.0
Status: 3.5
Price: $$
Total Score: 4.5