Freigeist Geisterzug ‘Spruced Traditional Gose’ Ale
Spruced Traditional Gose: 1.0 – This is without a doubt the worst gose we’ve ever had. The consensus among the D&D group was that this is the worst gose and quite possibly one of the worst beers. It isn’t vile, but it’s basically undrinkable.
Price Average: $7
Website: www.bierkompass.de
De Ranke Gravity Never Fails Porter
Gravity Never Fails Porter: 6.0 – It’s not a great porter, but that’s mostly because the additional bitterness mixes in a way that makes this feels like a British ESB instead of a regular porter. It’s overall tasty with the roasted malt and chocolate flavors combining well with the hops.
Price Average: $6
Website: http://www.deranke.be/
The Original Bombay Dry Gin 750mL
Now most people when they think Bombay picture that iconic blue bottle of Sapphire. Only those who’ve spent their time looking at the bottom shelves or met with a terrible fate asking for G&T at a bar to find there is another. So if Bombay Sapphire is the premium model, what’s the basic version like – well it’s certainly basic.
Gneiss Sonnenschein Kolsch
Sonnenschein Kolsch: 7.5 – It’s a bit cheeky to state they haven’t tried to capture sunshine in a bottle and just made a nice kolsch instead – especially given how cliche that is, and that even doing this tactic is meant to imply it regardless. That being said it is a nice delicious kolsch, so who gives a shit.
Price Average: $12
Website: https://www.gneissbeer.com/
Caol Ila 12 Yr. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL
Caol Ila is a name even if you’ve never seen it on a shelf or bought yourself (unlikely but go with us here) it’s surely cropped on the list of essential sprits, a common marker in blended scotches, and one of the premiere Islay scotches – (one of the older ones too). We, however, have yet to review it – well until now.
Harpoon Sunset Saison
Sunset Saison: 5.5 – It’s an ale aged in Sauvignon Blanc Barrels, and you do get a white wine sort of carbonated aspect pervading this saison. As for the overall tastes it’s okay, but while this makes a nice sort of bubbly beer – we don’t need a bubbly beer.
Price Average: $16
Website: https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/
Cruzan Origin of St. Croix Aged Dark Rum 750mL
Cruzan is arguably the sweet spot when it comes to reviews on our humble site. It’s something we know isn’t the highest of tiers, but by being such a budget product it begs the question of whether the cost savings there make it worth your money and more or if it’s simply another scrap on the heap of shitty spirits.
