Homebrewers: Two from JTB

Rye Pale Ale - "Red Top"

From the Brewmaster:

"ummmm, so let it warm up a little bit, about 3-5 minutes, if you drink it straight out of the fridge it would be too bitter ~ oh and watch out for the carbonation, it somehow makes the head on the beer rise pretty quickly.  5% APV"

Appearance - pours a golden yellow with a bit of haze. lingering head.

Smell - a bit of pine and citrus. a bit more orange than lemon. no yest smell common of most homebrew.

Taste - lots of carbonation, strong pine taste at the beginning that develops into a more round, orange - lemon taste. Leaves your tongue layered with tannins.  Great mouthfeel. very drinkable.

I would suggest you bug JTB for a taste, but I am currently enjoying the very last one.  You will have a better chance asking the brewer himself for a taste of his creation.  If I remember correctly the brewer used a LOT more hops than recipe called for in an effort to make his brew undrinkable to the female portion of the population. 

Scotch Ale - "Silver Top"

From the Brewmaster:

"Let the silver top warm up a bit more than the Rye, at least 5 min,  the Scotch Ale will taste too alcoholy if you don't let it warm up ~ pour it nice and slow and leave the last bit so you don't get a bunch of yeast. 8% APV"

This beer pours a dark tan and creamy color from it's bottle.  Hints of cocoa and sweetness.  Full flavored and great mouth-feel.  Nectar of the gods!  Distinguishable flavors would pair well with steak and burgers.