All about Thomas
Thomas is a member of Odin DBRD.
Thomas has logged 275 beers a total of 339 times.
Thomas's favorite type of beer seems to be Stout.
Thomas's Log

Great Lakes Christmas Ale (2021)
Why do I do this every year? I remember I don't enjoy it. The data indicates that I don't enjoy it. Yet here we are. This beer is a metaphor for online dating.
Bottle at Home

The habanero gives it something altogether unexpected. Sweet on the frontend, but spicy on the backend.
Can at Home

Initially concerned that the Candy Cane flavoring would be a gimmick, and have an overwhelming amount of artificial flavoring. However, they seemed to have been able to achieve a subtle hint of peppermint but remain predominately a traditional milk stout.
Can at Home




It has been far too long since I've had a beer this good.
Nitro Draft at Malt & Vine, Redmond

Oh Gawd, how long has this bottle been in the Odin fridge? I can't tell if it is suppose taste like this...
Bottle at Odin Lounge




Chemistry defying ability to generate head from small pours.
Bottle tasting at Odin Lounge

Sweet stout which leads with a note of chocolate, but mellows towards the tail end with a more traditional stout flavor.
Nitro Draft at Twin Rivers Brewing Company, Monroe



Full Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Boardhead Barleywine (2009 Reserve)
Actually pretty good, and I usually dislike barley wines.


The bartender claimed adding a slice of lime is called “Northwest Vacation.” I have now learned that I much prefer Rainier directly from a can, rather than on draft.
Draft at Lunchbox Laboratory, Bellevue


Schooner Exact Hoppy the Woodsman Imperial Winter Ale (unknown release)
Hoppy and woody are not compatible flavors.
Bottle tasting at Odin Lounge

This proves once again that the canned version of this beer is far better than the nitro.
Nitro Draft at Malt & Vine, Redmond


Far too hoppy for a winter ale. I expected a dark porter and received an IPA.
Draft at Red Star Tavern, Portland

It does not taste like what I have come to expect from a Guinness.
Bottle tasting at Odin Lounge

Chocolate and cola flavors. Good carbonation.
Bottle at Odin Lounge

Hops without beating over the head with hoppy bitterness.
Bottle tasting at Odin Lounge

The goblet was definitely the wrong style of glass to enjoy this beer. I need to try it again with a pub glass. Also one should try to avoid pouring this from a bottle and find it on nitro draft at your local drinking establishment.
Bottle at Odin Lounge

Bellevue Brown Ale (2013)
It was free, so it had that going for it.
Draft at Bellevue Brewing Company, Bellevue

The lack of any carbonation prevented any sort of head. Aside from that it was a sweat stout with a strong chocolate flavor.
Bottle at Willowick, Ohio

Disappointing if you're a barrel aged stout devotee.
Bottle at Winking Lizard Tavern, Mentor

Southern Tier Pumking (unknown release)
Much better on draft than in a bottle.
Draft at Malt & Vine, Redmond

CentruryLink definitely needs to offer a better selection at Sounder games. We're clearly a higher order sports fan, and deserve a quality beer selection.
Draft at CenturyLink Field, Seattle

I knew it was bad, but it was the only thing available.
Draft at CenturyLink Field, Seattle

Possibly the most disappointing entry that I have had to make. A stout that lacked any pleasurable characteristics.
Draft at Malt & Vine, Redmond

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