Shock Top, Belgian White

I get where they were trying to go with this beer, but I'm pretty sure they missed.  I didn't do any "research" before I took one of these out of the cooler at Kroger.  The internet says that it's produced by Anheiser-Busch

I was expecting a light, crisp, citrisy, wheat ale.  What I got was a bland, malty, overly carbonated, mediocre beer with a shot of orange drank.

Do not want.

Thomas Creek, Appalachian Amber Ale

Crystal clear copper.  Nice alabaster head.  Smells like a typical American amber ale.  Nothing unique, but still pleasant.

It's advertised as 40 IBU, but I think it might be a little higher.  High carbonation.  There's some good flavor on the font end, but it's quickly assassinated by the bitterness.

I'm typically content with amber and red ales, but this one just isn't appealing to me.

Terrapin, Tree Hugger

Poured from a quart growler, barely a day off the tap.

I was really hoping for something special here.  I really was.  Terrapin has yet to impress my inexperienced palette.  I've tried their IPA, Hopsecutioner, Rye pale ale and now this.

Terrapin is my home team and you always root for your home team... even if they're mediocre.  I'll be back, Terrapin.

Victory, Golden Monkey

Orange, citris, apple(?), spice. Alcohol flavor is there, but it doesn't get in the way of anything.  A hoppie bite develops as it warms and is kinda nice.  Beeradvocate reviews frequently mention banana and clove... yeh, i kinda get that, i guess.

This is my first tripel ever.  I was expecting it to go down hard, but I'm impressed about how smooth it was.  The fruity/spicy thing took a few seconds to get used to, but it was very enjoyable.

A few extra thoughts:   as my wife noticed, it is pee colored.  Also, the 19 proof (9.5% alcohol by volume) snuck up on me.  Nice buzz.  Yes, I'm a lightweight.

He'Brew, Messiah Nut Brown Ale

Not exactly what I was expecting.  Heavy hop-iness kinda puts me off and this beer treads dangerously close.  Not to the point where I couldn't enjoy it, but almost.

I didn't really pick up on any of the cool malts listed on the bottle, but that may have been due to my inexperienced pallet... or the hops.

It was a really neat color.  Dark red and brown.  I wish i had cap'd a pic in the light.

It wasn't bad.  According to my taste; just average.

Bell's Oberon Ale

American pale wheat ale.  First impressions were great.  Very light yet flavorful, although it had a funky aftertaste.  Perfect carbonation.  I'd prefer it over any grocery store macrobrew, but I wouldn't go out of my way to find it.