In My Book, Troegs Is the Best.

Troegs has some awesome labels, too.

Before you start to hammer away at me, I'm going to say it now. This isn't a post to hate on other breweries. After all, isn't the beautiful thing about loving beer is that many of us have our own preferences?

I've slowly settled upon the opinion I'm about to bestow upon you very soon over the last month or so. I've mentioned how this brewer has one of the best variety packs that is on the market. I've also never seen people flock to some of its seasonal beers like they have over the past year and a half.

Yuengling might be the private brewer that brings in the most, but in my opinion Troegs Brewing Company is the best I've come across. I can't name another brewer with a beer lineup that's as popular as what Troegs puts out.

When people painstakingly awaited the release of Nugget Nectar this spring, it was eerily similar to what electronics geeks to when a new iPhone comes out. Mad Elf also keeps us beer geeks coming back every year around Christmas.

HopBack Amber Ale is one of the best beers out there. Sunshine Pils is an exciting and hoppy take on a European Pilsner. People also rant and rave about both Java Head Stout and Troegenator Double Bock.

I can't forget about the Scratch Series. I can't think of another brewer off of the top of my head that does something like this, or at least has a series that's so deep. I haven't had the chance to have many of them, but just by reading about some of the brews I think the variety found in the Scratch Series rivals the creativity of a certain brewer in Delaware.

If there is another brewer with such a popular variety of beers, I'd sure like to know. There's no doubt that Pennsylvania has some awesome beer running through its taps and casks. I'm not here to put down any other brewery. Everyone has a favorite or two. I'm also certainly open to hearing some of yours as well.

Beer Review: Troegenator Doublebock

Serving Type: Bottle

ABV: 8.2 percent

Appearance: Troegenator is a slightly dark amber.In my opinion, it's a bit lighter considering other bocks I've come across. The head is tan colored and has a slight fizzy feel to it. Doesn't stick around for long, though.

Smell: I caught a little bit of vanilla along with some sugary sweetness. This beer also smells a bit floral. Very pleasant.You can also smell some of the alcohol present, but it's not as overpowering as you might think. Reminds me of an oak-aged liquor.

Taste: I was told that Troegenator is fairly strong and takes some getting used to. Far from the truth once I had my first experience with it. The beer is fairly sweet and sugary in the taste. The malts and alcohol presence balance the sweetness perfectly. One of the better and more interesting tastes I've come across in some time.

Overall Rating:    

This beer was a fantastic experience. Troegs is a brand you can trust you're not going to have too many disappointments with. The brewery strikes gold once again with this beer.