Pyramid Snow Cap

Ratebeer 3.35 89th percentile
Beer Advocate B

Taste +3

The nose was standard for a winter warmer: vineous, cherries, hit of chocolate and dark fruits. It was heavier on the malt side with biscuits, caramel and minor cherries. The hops were hidden but piny and spicy. There was a good kick of alcohol warmth at the end also.

Aftertaste 0

It was a slippery and silky ending, but it just vanished.

Alcohol Content +1 7%

This is where the word 'warmer' comes from.

Value +1

I thought this was a pretty decent warmer; couldn't drink too many of these though.

Ingame Enhancement +1

This brew was enjoyed in Gord's basement. There was no gaming, but it was drank in good company.

Overall 6/10

The Snow Cap was everything a winter warmer should be; rich, dark, mildly fruity, malty with a good alcohol kick. Looking forward to next years version.

Lighthouse Winter Ale
Rogue Mogul Madness
MacPelican's Scottish Style Ale

Pyramid Audacious Apricot Wheat

Ratebeer 3.03 50th percentile
Beer Advocate B-

Taste +3

It was hard to get an aroma from the bottle, which was sad. But the taste made up for it. The sweet apricot syrup mixed very well with the tart wheat. A tongue grabbing firm yeast was very apparent at the end.

Aftertaste 0

It was very dry with only the mildest of yeast tartness.

Alcohol Content 0 5.1%

Value +1

I wish this beer had been in a glass so I could pick out more flavours.

Ingame Enhancement +1

This brew was enjoyed at Cyberdogs in Seattle with my family. It was lunchtime at the Seattle Comicon, so the place was a little busy. The vegatarian/vegan hot dogs were worth the 30min wait. Their great craftbeer selection also made the wait easier.

Overall 5/10

Straight from the bottle you could pick up the tart wheats and sweet, syrupy apricots. I'm sure the score would be higher if it was sampled from a glass.

Tangerine Wheat (Lost Coast)
Brussels Fruit Beer Apple
Mango Weizen

Marin HefeWeiss

Ratebeer 2.83 29th percentile
Beer Advocate C+

Taste +2

Nose is slightly lemon/limey with yeast. It was not very effervescent with slight flavour of tart lemon and yeast.

Aftertaste 0

After the tart lemon snap on the tongue, it was gone. Just gone.

Alcohol Content 0 5.2%

Value 0

If was a Hefe, not a good hefe.

Ingame Enhancement 0

Time to cut my losses with this beer.

Overall 2/10

It was an average hefe. No make that a below average hefe.

Pyramid Imperial Hefe
Tree Brewing Hefe

Imperial Hefeweizen
(Pyramid Breweries)

Ratebeer 3.22 66th percentile
Beer Advocate B

Taste +3

This brew is just what the name says: Imperial (strong) Hefe (yeast) weizen (wheat beer). Your nose is greeted with the boldest tingle of yeast, wheat, grass, banana, cloves and apricots. The first taste is a little bitter, spicy and effervescent with a medium mouthfeel. Flavours range from peaches, lemon and bananas. The odd ending for this hefe was the light citrus hops.

Aftertaste +1

Overall it was very dry and crisp, with only a hint of bitter orange and yeast.

Alcohol Content +1 7.5%

Value +1
It was a little better than your average hefe.
Ingame Enhancement +1

More Left4Dead2 demo action tonight. It is still a linear FPS, but it looks really pretty.

Overall 7/10

Delicious. Just take your standard hefeweizen and turn the flavour dial a few notches.

Granville Island Hefeweizen
Pyramid Hefeweizen
Tree Hefeweizen
P38MP5486HRZ

Pyramid Hefeweizen
Ratebeer 2.84 31st percentile
Beer Advocate C+

Taste +1

It must be summertime, there are hefes everywhere. Sadly, this one is a bit below average. The nose is a little lager-like, citrus, honey and grass. The brew is a little watery with only the slightest of citrus/grain flavours and aromatic hop ting. At least it was refreshing.

Aftertaste -1

Your mouth is left coated with this pasting of sour lemon or bruised citrus fruit.

Alcohol Content 0 5.2%

Value 0

At least it was free. Thanks to the managers reception at Silver Cloud Lake Union.

Ingame Enhancement 0

I gotta start leaving this criteria out now that I am actually leaving the house.

Overall 0/10

Look elsewhere for a good hefe.

Meterman: It must be hard doing these beer reviews week after week.
Flavius: Truth be told, it is hard drinking world class beers and giving my unique, expert opinion.
M: What is the hardest part?
F: It's a financial hardship; these beers are expensive. That is why I plan to have a charitable golf tournament as a fund raiser.
M: Why not have a bottle drive? Isn't it illegal and dishonest to ask for donations so you can buy beer?
F: I never let morality or the law stand in my way of good beer.

Thunderhead IPA (Pyramid)

Ratebeer 3.25 66th percentile
Beer Advocate B

Taste +3

Nothing new here; straight up hoppy grapefruit nose. Taste is as expected; a welcome hoppy bitterness with a citrus/grapefruit start and a barely noticeable caramel malt sweetness. For those keeping track, it is rated at 67 IBU.
Aftertaste +2

This is where this one is different; the grapefruit lingering is almost creamy and effervescent. It lasts for over 30 seconds

Alcohol Content +1 6.7%

Nice and light for a crazy hopped IPA.

Value 0

It was good but I would get the Green Flash or the 90min IPA instead.
Ingame Enhancement +1

Still more singstar damage

Overall 7/10

This was an excellent hoppy IPA, but there are better ones out there.