Hellbender Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Hellbender Brewing Company - Out of business

Established in 2014

Closed in 2024

Contact
5788 2nd St NE, Washington D.C., DC, 20011, United States

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6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
4 oz pour on draft at ChurchKey. Slightly hazy golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral notes, light rum. Tastes of wheat, light rum, floral notes, citrus. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Weak barrel character but better than Red Line at least.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 21:25

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at ChurchKey shared by Travlr, thanks! Hazy yellow with off-white head. Aromas of floral, funk, citrus, herb and spice. Tastes of bitter floral notes, citrus, subtle funk. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Nothing to write home about but alright.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 21:06

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On draft at Churchkey. Pours a hazy copper with an off white head. Aroma of wine barrels. Vinous Flavors with oak and vanilla.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 17:52

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On draft at Churchkey. Pours a hazy copper with an off white head. Fruity nose. Flavors of vanilla and citrus. Smooth and tasty.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 17:50

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at Churchkey. Hazy to cloudy straw color, big fluffy white head with good retention and spider web lacing. Aroma of peppery and dusty hay. Taste has peppery lemon and straw. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 15:48

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at Churchkey. Hazy golden color, white head. Aroma of peppermint and fruity candy. Taste has melon, stone fruit. Easy drinking.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 15:38

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft at Churchkey. Clear bright yellow color, fluffy white head. Aroma of earthy garlic and a whiff of wolfsbane. Taste has light summer fruit, mild bitterness. Decent. Earlier Rating: 7/23/2015 Total Score: 3.1Draft at Black Squirrel. Clear golden yellow color, medium white head. Aroma of hay and citrus. Taste is lightly peppery lemon, light body. OK.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 15:35

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft. Clear bright amber color, white head. Aroma is vinous with light tannins. Taste has vanilla, light booze, overripe fruit, subtle butterscotch. Nicely done.
Tried from Draft on 13 Aug 2015 at 15:21

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
On tap at Boundary Stones 2015 Battle of the Barrel Aged Beers event. Pours a murky amber with some spitty head. Nose has apple, mild wood, greens, carrot cake, candles. Flavor is astringent with booze, carrot, cane sugar, crayon, cheap wine. Thin finish.
Tried from Draft on 11 Aug 2015 at 18:26

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
On tap at Black Squirrel pours a hazy yellow with some creamy white head. Nose has some fruit, wheat, yeast, bubblegum. Flavor has honey and bubblegum, clove, straw. Creamy finish. More of a hef.
Tried from Draft on 09 Aug 2015 at 19:41