Beer reviews - Mike's Hard Pomegranate Punch & Samuel Smith's Organic Raspberry Cider
So the two beers I tried last week were Mike's Hard Pomegranate/Blueberry Punch and Samuel Smith's Organic Raspberry Cider.
I had the Samuel Smith's Cider first, and I could definitely taste the hops. However, they weren't overpowering. The raspberry taste was definitely there, and not too strong at all. I got a nice, smooth buzz, but nothing major. A great mix, in my opinion, and definitely one to have again, except it's fairly expensive at around $6.00 for a 550 ml bottle, so it's going to be a once in a while cider.
A couple hours later, I tried the Mike's Hard Pomegranate Punch. It tasted more like fruit soda than anything else. Couldn't taste the hops at all, but the sweetness was very overpowering. It was cheaper than the Cider, about $8.00 for a 6 pack. The flavor definitely reflects the price!
I think I prefer the cider over the Mike's, personally. Still have a SSO Apple cider to try out, that will be this week's Beer of the Week. :)
I had the Samuel Smith's Cider first, and I could definitely taste the hops. However, they weren't overpowering. The raspberry taste was definitely there, and not too strong at all. I got a nice, smooth buzz, but nothing major. A great mix, in my opinion, and definitely one to have again, except it's fairly expensive at around $6.00 for a 550 ml bottle, so it's going to be a once in a while cider.
A couple hours later, I tried the Mike's Hard Pomegranate Punch. It tasted more like fruit soda than anything else. Couldn't taste the hops at all, but the sweetness was very overpowering. It was cheaper than the Cider, about $8.00 for a 6 pack. The flavor definitely reflects the price!
I think I prefer the cider over the Mike's, personally. Still have a SSO Apple cider to try out, that will be this week's Beer of the Week. :)