Hellbender Brewing Company

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

Established in 2014

Closed in 2024

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

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6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Light citrus and some malt. Orange pour with decent head and lacing. Light bitter finish. Tap at brewery.

Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2016 at 18:08


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Mostly just barrel and some mash malt. Pours hazy brown with ok head and lacing. Some mash sweetness. Tap at Snally.

Tried from Draft on 22 Sep 2016 at 14:26


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Draft at Snallygaster 2016. Poured a clear dark amber-brown color with a small white head. Aroma was light boozy caramel notes. Toffee. Lots of alcohol comes through in this. Vanilla, woody notes. Toffee, alcohol.

Tried from Draft on 21 Sep 2016 at 15:37


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

6 oz pour on draft at Snallygaster 2016. Brown with beige head. Aromas of caramel, dark fruit, oak, whiskey. Tastes of dark fruit, oak, caramel, toffee. Medium body with a dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 19 Sep 2016 at 00:17


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Big Board, pours a clear orange/gold with some frothy, white head. Nose has orange, grist, honey, soap. Flavor is chewy with grains, malt sweetness, mild tea, orange, a little tangerine. Crisp, dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 30 Aug 2016 at 07:42


7.4
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Big Board pours a dark black with some creamy, tan head. Nose has toast, black bread, a little cola, more cocoa pod than chocolate. Flavor has toast, chocolate and dark bread, malt. Finishes creamy. Solid.

Tried from Draft on 30 Aug 2016 at 07:40


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 8

Nitro pour at the source. Opaque very dark brown color, dense tan nitro head, see pic if you feel like it. Aroma of espresso and chocolate. Taste is earthy coffee and sweet milk chocolate. Nice one, even in the summer, with a suitably light body.

Tried on 29 Jul 2016 at 16:31


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draft at the source. Chillhazy golden color, see pic please. Aroma of lightly dusty hay and fruity edters. Taste is very fruity. Very drinkable for its abv.

Tried from Draft on 29 Jul 2016 at 16:27


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Draft at the source. Crystal clear golden color, off white head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of earthy orange peel. Taste is lightly bitter orsnge and floral honey. Tasty and eady to drink. Thanks for making a clear East Coast IPA!!!

Tried from Draft on 29 Jul 2016 at 16:12


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Orange pour with good head and lacing. Good for style. Some caramel and a little copper. Light bittersweet finish. Tap at Summerfest.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2016 at 08:41