One can say a lot about the beers from this brewery. To begin with they are mighty tasty. They rank up there with some of the worlds best, Belgians and Trappist included. A few things that set their beers apart are overrated, over priced, and inconsistent. Overrated; as I said these are tasty beers but due to limited production are hyped beyond reason. Over priced; I purchased a six pack of Westvleteren Trappist ales, probably the rarest beers in the world for a lower price than a six pack of Angels Share would be. Inconsistent; The first time I had Russian Rivers Damnation ale I was quite impressed. It was a second cousin to an Orval. The next time I had it it was grainy and lacking in flavor and aroma.
If anyone who reads this knows any of the Russian River brew crew tell them to get off their high horses. Your beers are good but your arrogant attitude/brewing strategy has lost this customer and I will encourage others to do so.
I think I'll open a Gouden Emperor now. There is quality, consistency, and integrity in a bottle twice the size for only 75% of the price!
