Beer of the Week

The beer: Son of a Baptist Coffee Stout

Brewed by: Epic Brewing Company, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description (from the website): "Son of a Baptist is an 8% ABV imperial stout. It is not barrel aged like its father, Big Bad Baptist; instead its flavor profile was designed to highlight the complex and unique flavors of small batch coffees. Instead of sourcing a coffee that would play well in a beer we sought out creative and innovative roasters, then asked them which beans they’re passionate about. Each resulting release of Son of a Baptist is widely different, depending on the coffee selected. Some are fruity and sweet with notes of jam and chocolate, others are rich and earthy with a big roasted finish. Each limited release will return to the Roaster’s home market where the beer and the coffee can be sampled side by side."

Would I buy it again?: I probably would, but not for a while. This may come as a big surprise, but a thick coffee stout isn't exactly the best beer to drink in the summer. But in the winter, sure, I'd get it again. I like coffee stouts, and this was a good one.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Baba Black Lager

Brewed by: Uinta Brewing Company, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description (from the website): "This black lager has flavors of dark coffee, chocolate, and subtle wood smoke. Our black sheep’s color stands out and leads the herd in drinkability."

Would I buy it again?: I like black lagers, they're a style you don't see often enough. And this was an excellent example. It's like a lager, but heavier and darker (how about that). But at the same time, it's more drinkable than a stout of similar coloration. Definitely something I'd consider getting again. Also, I like the name quite a lot.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Golden Ale

Brewed by: Uinta Brewing Company, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description (from the website): "A year-round refresher, this golden ale is light bodied and crisp with a subtle sweetness."

Would I buy it again?: Probably not. It didn't taste bad, far from it, but it tasted exactly the same as pretty much every other easy-to-drink ale out there. And if I want one of those, I can go through a lot less effort to get one.