Nerdsense Drinks From the Source – Spencer Brewing Open House 2017

A few weeks back, Nerdsense was able to attend Spencer Brewing’s Open House at Saint Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA. We had a great time walking through their pristine facility, chatting with several of the monks, and sampling some delicious beers. This video is a quick snapshot of our self guided tour of the brewery, […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #166 Spencer Monk’s Reserve Ale

This is Spencer Brewing’s latest beer and it’s a big one! It’s a 10.2% Belgian Quad! Be sure to check out onsite video at Spencer’s Open House which includes a mini review as well. Cheers! Style: Belgian Quad Container: 12oz Bottle Glassware: Spencer Glasses Notes: The recipe development phase of this Quad stretched over three […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #151 Spencer Trappist Ale

FINALLY! We’ve been meaning to review this beer for awhile now. Here it is! This is the first Trappist brewery in the United States. Style: Belgian Pale Ale Container: 25oz Bottle Glassware: Spencer Trappist Glass Notes: Spencer is a full-bodied, golden-hued ale with fruity accents, a dry finish and light hop bitterness. (6.5%) Rating: 4/5

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #79 Spencer Festive Lager

We’ve got a new Spencer Brewing beer to review this week. We also have proper glassware thanks to Brother Michael from Spencer Brewing! They were kind enough to send us a set of their Trappist glasses as well as a set of their pint glasses. Style: Lager Container: 12oz Bottle Glassware: Spencer Pint Glasses Notes:A Trappist Lager inspired […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #25 Spencer Imperial Trappist Stout

We dive into the 3rd offering from America’s first Trappist brewery! It’s Spencer Brewing out of Springfield, MA Imperial Trappist Stout!! Let this sucker warm up and you’ll be in for a tasty treat!! Spencer Trappist Imperial Stout Style: Russian Imperial Stout Stout Container: 750mL corked bottle Glassware: Spiegelau Stout Glasses Notes: A massive, roasted, malt-forward American Trappist […]

Nerdsense Drinks – Episode 3 – Spencer Trappist Holiday Ale

Welcome to Episode 3! The guys dive into Spencer’s Trappist Holiday Ale! Spencer Trappist Holiday Ale Style: Belgian Strong Dark ale Container: 22oz Bomber Glassware: Firestone Walker Tulip and Night Shift Flute Overall Nerdsense Rating: 4/5