BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Cali Rain from Aftershock Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
On a flight at the brewery on 9th Feb 2017. This was the only beer on the menu that advertised it had ’no infusions/additions’ and was a ’naked California Cream Ale’. Fast fading white head on a golden pour. More a Kolsch than anything else to me, not that I know much about Cream Ales, be they common in California or not. Refreshing enough, but lacked depth of flavour, a little more malty than hoppy: let’s say it has subtle aromas and flavours to be kind.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Sample at GABF 10/08/2016, thanks to my sis for assistance with note-taking. Slightly hazy amber color with a medium foamy off-white head that diminishes steadily. Stringy lacing. Aroma of malt, dark fruit and spice. Light-bodied with flavors of roast malt, raisin and cinnamon. The finish is raisins and malt. Captures the essence of the cookie pretty well, decent overall.
Dogbrick (24210) reviewed Peanut Alert from Aftershock Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Sample at GABF 10/08/2016, thanks to my sis for assistance with note-taking. Dark copper-red color with a medium off-white head that recedes steadily. Stringy lacing. Malt, peanut butter and hops aroma. Medium body with flavors of roast malt, peanut butter and mild hops. The finish is sweet with a peanut buttery aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Bottle sample at a dessert beer tasting at the Beer & Beyond shop. Hazy amber. Aroma of gingerbread, lots of winter spices (ginger, cinnamon and more), caramel, cookie. Sweet flavor with with caramel, lots of winter spices, and a sourish note. Medium-bodied. Not my thing.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
On tap at the brewery. It pours a dark brown color with a tan head. The aroma is toasted with some dark chocolate. The flavor is intense with roasted malt, chocolate and light sweet caramel. Hints of nutty coconut. Fairly light. Strong roasted and bitter finish. A little on the harsh side and not as sweet and decadent as I was expecting.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
On tap at the brewery. It pours a dark brown color with a tan head. The aroma is strong with cinnamon, coffee and cocoa. Hints of molasses. The flavor is nice and creamy with lots of coffee, cinnamon and background notes of dark chocolate. Barely a hint of molasses. The body is a bit lighter than expected but with a creamy texture. Goes down easy for the high ABV. Pretty nice balance of adjuncts. I liked this one.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
On tap at the brewery. It pours a clear amber color with a small, bubbly off white head. The aroma is seriously close to an oatmeal cookie. Pretty uncanny. Lots of cinnamon, sugar, raisin and cookie-like malts. Very aromatic. The flavor is the same. Big cinnamon, very sweet cookie, hints of molasses and oats. Full and sweet on the palate. Gimmicky, but fun.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
On tap at the brewery. It pours a pale gold color with a creamy white head. The aroma is citrusy with some grapefruit and orange. The flavor has more orange rind and grapefruit. Hints of florals. A little bready malt with strong citrus rind bitterness. There’s a touch of honey sweetness, but doesn’t seem very crystal malt heavy. I’m picking up a weird herbal note in the background. Pretty good overall.
joeneugs (1999) reviewed Hopspresso from Aftershock Brewing Company 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at the brewery. It pours a golden orange color with an off white head. The aroma has some strong, nutty coffee and pine needles. The flavor is heavily bitter with pine needles and tons of coffee. Mild honey notes come out mid palate. Nutty with some caramel, coffee and pine. Not bad. The acidity that the coffee adds kind of tempers the strong hop flavors, which doesn’t make much sense, but seems to be the case to me. Interesting brew. A little heavy handed though.
joeneugs (1999) reviewed Brew Juice from Aftershock Brewing Company 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
On tap at the brewery. It pours a semi clear yellow color with a white head. The aroma is berry-like with some lemony acidity, Orangina and wheat. The flavor is mildly tart and a little oily with some sweet lemony fruit roll-ups and a decent amount of wheat malt. Very mild salt and pepper in the finish. Not really all that much Saison character here.