malvrich (986) reviewed Fossil Fuel from Gizmo Brew Works 5 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Week old pint can
A: Poured dingy reddish brown like new motor oil. Little head or retention.
S: Fresh brewed coffee, chocolate. A hint of molasses and faint herbal hops.
T: Lightly bitter, sweet and roasty. Coffee forward along with the herbal hops. Nothing really dominant, all in balance.
M: Light bodied with active carbonation and lightly oily finish.
O: Not as bold as a flavored porter/stout but tasty and approachable.
malvrich (986) reviewed Zen Garden from Gizmo Brew Works 7 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
2 week old pint can
A: Clearish pale yellow with a short frothy white head. Decent retention and persistent lace.
S: Lemon lime citrus and herbs over cereal grains.
T: Tangy citrus notes with basil fairly well pronounced but not overdone. Cucumber comes as an afterthought but pleasant. Subtle rice malt flavor compliments nicely.
M: Light and crisp with average carbonation and puckering finish.
O: Pleasant surprise. Tasty and refreshing with no off putting flavors.
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Week old pint can
A: Dingy pale yellow with minimal head or lace.
S: Musty, woody and apple-y. Very Kolschesque.
T: Same dry dusty woody notes. Apple ester and a hint of tart citrus and spice at the end.
M: Crisp, dry, light and clean. Dusty finish but quite refreshing.
O: Nice attempt at the style with no liberties taken.
malvrich (986) reviewed Ashes & Alloy from Gizmo Brew Works 7 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Week old pint can
A: Greyish tan head over a clear dull gold. Lasting froth. At least it's clear!
S: Floral with tart fruit but not quite citrus. Maybe cherry? Some bread and honey.
T: Flavor is orange and lemon citrus. Bitter and pithy. Tartness lingers along with some spice.
M: Smooth texture with softish carbonation. Seems a bit heavy for 6%.
O: Nice surprise as I haven't been impressed with fonio beers. Very enjoyable!
malvrich (986) reviewed Cold As Ice from Gizmo Brew Works 7 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
9 day old pint can
A: Hazy rich yellow with a short lasting head.
S: Fruity notes of berries and currants over muted honeysuckle
T: Bitter grapefruit citrus with red berries and crisp woody malts underneath.
M: Medium light with average carbonation and a slick oatsy finish.
O: Pretty good all around and doesn't taste like a lager as some CIPAs do.
malvrich (986) reviewed California Crush from Gizmo Brew Works 9 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
3 day old pint can
A: Clear gold with 1/2" of froth, holding up well and leaving sheet lace.
S: Floral and doughy with a hint of citrus.
T: Bready but dry with with sharply bitter herbal hops. Grass and hay notes.
M: Clean and dry with stiff carbonation and medium light body.
O: Decent flavors but nothing special.
malvrich (986) reviewed Juice Box Hero from Gizmo Brew Works 9 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
2 week old can
A: Surprisingly quite clear gold with 1/2" of long lasting off white head.
S: The usual (for a hazy) pineapple and peach but also a nice grassy note.
T: Mildly bitter with dry citrus pith and astringent pineapple over chalky cracker malt.
M: Low to average carbonation, light body and lightly sticky finish.
O: Smells and tastes hazy despite the clarity. Pretty decent though. I'm always happy to find a new pale ale.
malvrich (986) reviewed Veni Vidi Bibi from Gizmo Brew Works 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Week old pint can
A: Clear pale gold with 1" of long lasting creamy white foam, leaving patchy lace.
S: Wood, bread, honey and herbs.
T: Bitter herbal hops. Almost piney with dry woody malt notes. Bitter ending.
M: Light and slick with average carbonation and an oily finish.
O: Came highly anticipated but not much to write home about.
malvrich (986) reviewed Helles to the Yeah from Gizmo Brew Works 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
4 day old pint can A: Lightly hazed yellow gold with a short thick puck of off white foam. Fair retention but little lace. S: Light aroma of mainly sandalwood and hay. T: Dry and lightly sweet with crisp woody and bready malts mingling with grassy herbal hops that linger. M: Light body, average carbonation and a smooth texture. O: Nothing special I guess but certainly nothing to dislike. Nice helles.
malvrich (986) reviewed Blossom from Gizmo Brew Works 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
2 week old pint can A: Pretty hazy medium gold with a short, lasting white head and patchy lace. S: Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon. Pulp, zest and pith. Faint biscuit or wafer malts. T: Dry and tart fruity citrus flavors. Lemon is more pronounced here. A peachy note joins and light biscuit lends balance. M: Coating carbonation and medium light body. Minimal hop burn. O: Not outstanding but nice flavors, comfortable texture and agreeable ABV make this worthwhile IMO.