Beer Wednesday: Norwegian Wood by Haandbryggeriet and Morke Pumpernickel Porter by Beer Here

Scandinavian beer reviewin' time! The inimitable Wally's Wine (& beer) in West LA stocked these beers recently, so I had the chance to try them. Norweigan Wood is by Haandbryggeriet (Hand Brewery, I'm told) in Norway, and the Morke Pumpernickel Porter is by Beer Here located in Copenhagen, Denmark (or maybe in Norway... different sites have conflicting info). I've never had a Scandinavian beer before that I can remember, but these two are a great place to start. First up - Norwegian Wood. And yes, I chuckle every time I say the name.

Beer Wednesday: Pugsley's Signature Series Imperial Porter by Shipyard

My overall impression of the Pugsley's Signature Series Imperial Porter by Shipyard (based in Maine) is that it's "pretty good." Didn't rock my world, didn't melt my face (as Gary V would say), but it didn't offend me either. It was a pretty flavorful, medium-bodied imperial porter that I wouldn't mind having again.

Beer Wednesday: Pipeline Porter by Kona Brewing Co

I love Pipeline Porter by Kona Brewing Company. Love. It. I wouldn't call it a perfect beer, but it is perfect for my palate. I love smooth beers; Pipeline Porter is very smooth. I love rich malty porters; Pipeline Porter is nice and malty. I love coffee, particularly light roast Kona coffee; Pipeline Porter is made with "100% Kona coffee" giving it a really enjoyable coffee flavor. I could go on, but I'd embarrass myself.

Beer Wednesday: Prohibition Ale, Big Daddy IPA, and Payback Porter by Speakeasy

Recently I've had three different beers by Speakeasy Ales & Lagers brewing company (by the way, their website is www.goodbeer.com, how cool is that?) and I have enjoyed them all. They were the Prohibition Ale, the Big Daddy IPA, and the Payback Porter.