Archives: BJ's Brewhouse, 1/12/08

BJ's Brewhouse
Las Vegas, NV
Sat. 1/12/08, 3:30pm
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House Brews:
Brewhouse Blonde
Harvest Hefeweisen
Piranha Pale Ale (J)
BJ's Jeremiah Red
Nutty Brewnette
BJ's PM Porter (B)
Tatonka Imperial Stout (J)
Grand Cru (B)

Grand Cru: Pale gold, unfiltered. 10.4% ABV so served in a snifter. Aroma of a full, yeasty hefe. Very nice mouthfeel with carbonation and body and flavor. I'm very impressed with this beer's body. The flavor is slightly too clove-y but it's not a fatal flaw. As it warms slightly the clove is less noticeable so a little patience is rewarded. Nicely done. I can favorably compare this to my benchmark Belgian - Golden Monkey! Bittering a little as it warms. 8.8

Tatonka Stout: Dark color for a stout. [sic - that's what he said!] Nitrous pour. The head is very rich and lasting. It has a good taste. A tiny bit on the sweet side, but it's a minor complaint. A very good representative of the style. Excellent body. 8.7

PM Porter: Thick foamy head. Deep clear reddish black color. Aroma is faint through the foam. Very coffee-like flavor. Sweet but not obnoxiously so. Body not as substantial as it should be, which is a disappointment compared to the others. 8.1

Piranha Pale Ale: Slight head that disappears quickly. A copper color a little lighter than an average IPA color. Moderate hop taste. Body is pretty good. It's a toned-down IPA. Becky's notes: That would be an American Pale Ale! 8.2