Scratchin' Hippo
Adelbert's Brewery in Austin, Texas, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Bière de Garde Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.39
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THE ALE: This Bière de Garde is brewed in the style of a traditional, rustic artisanal French farmhouse ale. Its complex malt-driven flavor elicits notes of toasted caramel, roasted malts and cocoa, complimented by a mild sweetness. It pairs best with rich foods like steak and barbecue.
THE STORY: Named to commemorate a night in Kenya, when his house was shaking so strongly Del thought it was an earthquake. He shot out of bed and ran outside to see what was happening. It turned out to be a massive hippo from nearby Lake Naivasha, scratching itself against the house. Don’t worry – this ale is much more subtle.
THE STORY: Named to commemorate a night in Kenya, when his house was shaking so strongly Del thought it was an earthquake. He shot out of bed and ran outside to see what was happening. It turned out to be a massive hippo from nearby Lake Naivasha, scratching itself against the house. Don’t worry – this ale is much more subtle.
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5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
12 oz. can purchased in San Antonio, TX. Pours a cloudy dark bronze color with an off-white head and excellent retention. Minor spots of lacing. Strong caramel ale aroma. Typical strong amber ale flavor with lots of caramel flavor but a slightly harsh finish. Wish it was lagered. 6.9% ABV is mostly hidden.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Jun 2019
at 21:16
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
On tap at The Ginger Man, NY. It’s a clear, dark amber colored beer with a small, light beige head. The aroma is lightly roasted with prunes and caramel chiming in. It’s full-bodied and nicely carbonated, with flavors of lightly roasted malts, some prunes and dark chocolate and a faint meaty touch. Not much bitterness to talk of. Long finish. A bit on the malty side perhaps, but it’s a Biere de Garde so nothing to complain about, and it’s really fine anyway. 150624
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Jul 2015
at 11:03
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Draught @ The Ginger Man, New York, NY
Pours slightly hazy deep amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and dried fruits. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long malty, caramel and fruity finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours slightly hazy deep amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and dried fruits. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long malty, caramel and fruity finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
on 25 Jun 2015
at 21:53
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle. Clear deep amber color, fluffy beige head. Aroma is dusty, slightly nutty toffee and straw. Taste is malty caramel, light dust. Interesting.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Oct 2014
at 07:56
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Batch #018. 750 c&c from Total Wine in Sacramento, CA. Pours very dark copper with a 3 finger foamy beige head. Aroma of roasty malt and celery. AKA Belgian yeast stuff. Med body or so. Flavor is rather peppery/spicy with chocolate and darkish malt. Kind of musty, but not like sweatsox/brett. Maybe like sucking on old dry wood. Could be some coriander. It sort of tingles all around the mouth. FInally I get it. It’s earthy. Sort of dirt aspects! Not barnyard. I’m diggin’ it.
Tried
on 24 Apr 2014
at 17:37
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
On tap at Black Star Co-op. pours a musty amber brown with a gray head that dissipates slowly to the edges. Aroma has notes of earthy bread with light spice and a bit of sweetness. Flavor is similar with light spice and funky dark grains with a finish of light grains.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Apr 2013
at 16:34
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
750 Ml bottle from Kegs and Barrels, Plano, TX. Paid $8.99. Bottled 02/08/2012 Bottle 1027. BOOM!! We got a gusher! Massive over carbonation under intense pressure. We had to pour slowly and often to get a tulip each. Anyhow, nose is similar to a few other Bière de Garde’s I’ve had recently. Not real pleasant. Yeast and a chemical note. Flavor has toffee, caramel malt and a spicy note. With the bottle aged about 11 months at 6.9 ABV, I’m thinking it’s a bit past it’s prime. The over carbonation really distorts the mouthfeel. I give every brew I drink a chance, this just isn’t my type of thing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2012
at 21:18
5.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from secret Santa 2012 - blutt59. Pours clear copper color with off white head. Musty apple and damp grain aromas. Lightly sweet and earthy flavor with some mustiness and slightly fruity. Light to medium body with lively carbonation. Thanks Bob.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Dec 2012
at 18:49
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottled. A hazy amber beer with a huge yellowish head. The aroma has notes of malt, caramel, yeast, and spices. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, caramel, yeast, and spices, leading to a dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2012
at 09:58
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
75 cL bottle. Pours hazy orange with a small off white head. Aroma is toasted malty and caramelish. Solid carbonation. Light toasted malty. Sweet and caramelish. Light cornish into a dry malty finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2012
at 09:42