4/2009 FULL SAIL KEELHAULER SCOTTISH ALE
Oh darn, another 22 ounce bottle of FULL SAIL BREWING beer has arrived. Darn, we just hate tasting these beers. They always are so unpleasant.

Ha, ha. As our readers know, we have been perennially impressed by FULL SAIL BREWING. Every couple of months a new brew seems to appear, yet they have not yet bollixed one up. This Scottish Ale was fun --- a solid 6.8% ABV, and it tasted of rich malt and little smoke and spice. (Rating ***3/4)

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Labels: Full Sail, Oregon, Scottish Ale

 

2/2009 FULL SAIL BREWMASTER RESERVE BLACK GOLD IMPERIAL STOUT
We love our mother, but we kid you not -- we would run her over to get our hands on case of this beer. Just released, this stout was brewed a year ago, and then aged in Bourbon barrels. It's a huge beer --- 10.5% ABV, and it floods the mouth with flavor. The texture is silky --- we can't recall tasting a beer like this. It tastes best at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. (We preferred a tulip-shaped glass.) You will taste roast, chocolate, coffee, and a touch of vanilla. Fabulous. Drinking a 22-ounce bottle leaves one grinning and placid. PERFECT. (Rating ****)

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Labels: Full Sail, Imperial Stout, Oregon

 

8/2008 FULL SAIL SESSION PREMIUM LAGER
What to say about this brew? Well, obviously we love the retro-look bottle, which reminds one of the grenades chucked by U.S. forces in World War II. Beyond that, though, the contents are just good, American beer. It starts a little sweet, then closes a little bitter. It has more bite than BUDWEISER, and it feels more full in the mouth than RED STRIPE JAMAICAN LAGER. Very nicely done. (Rating ****) For further details about FULL SAIL SESSION LAGER or to get a half-dozen bottles or more, surf to here.

Labels: Full Sail, Lager, Oregon

 

7/2008 FULL SAIL LTD SERIES LAGER BOTTLING NUMBER 2
Ah, another pleasant surprise from the folks at FULL SAIL BREWING. Though the bottle says "lager," your mouth will sing, "full flavor!" This light copper beer ain't no Budweiser; au contraire,it's ale-like, with rich floral and malt flavors. It's tasty, and about 2-3 bottles will more than satisfy the belly. (Rating ***3/4) For details or to get some, surf to here.

Labels: Full Sail, Lager, Oregon

 

2/2008 FULL SAIL BREWMASTER RESERVES SLIPKNOT IPA AND TOP SAIL IMPERIAL PORTER
The folks at FULL SAIL BREWING COMPANY of Hood River, Oregon have again impressed us. These two brews are a delightful pair. SLIPKNOT IPA is a hop festival in a glass. So pungent, yet, it's not obnoxious. Though a hefty pour, we could have enjoyed a few 22 ounce bottles of it. (Rating ****1/4) Meanwhile, TOP SAIL IMPERIAL PORTER is an absolutely fantastic beer. Aged in bourbon barrels for 10 months, it oozes roasty-malty notes. It's almost port-like; as it warms and breathes more flavors tumble forth-- fig, berry of some sort.... Wow, so much flavor. What can we say-- it's terrific. A PERFECT score. (Rating *****)

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Labels: Full Sail, India Pale Ale, IPA, Oregon, Porter

 

2/2007 FULL SAIL LTD SERIES LIMITED EDITION LAGER
This is a new brew from FULL SAIL, those beer meisters from Oregon. It is one robust lager- hooooo-eeee! Copper colored, oozing malt, with mild hops. And it's 6.4 ABV. Hubba, hubba. This is definitely a cold weather beer. Lucky us for getting the chance to try bottling number 1! (Rating****)

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Labels: Full Sail, Lager, Oregon