iphonephan (11573) reviewed Sasuga from Oxbow Brewing Company 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
On draft at Churchkey in DC. Pours a cloudy gold with a fine white head. Fruity aroma. Flavors of sour apple with a hint of bubble gum. Thin mouthfeel. Crisp dry finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
25.4 oz bottle at Churchkey in Washington DC, generously shared with my by Travlr. Batch #4. The pour is a hazed orange golden, with a well formed white head. The aroma is big Brett leather, bright vanilla oak, lemon citrus, some nuttiness and grain from the malt and wheat. Quite a bit going on in the nose, and nicely integrated. The taste is big on the Brett notes initially, leather, funk, citrus and then moves towards the vanilla oak flavors. The vanilla oak lingers in the long after taste. The palate is medium to light bodied, active carbonation and a dry finish showing first the leathery funk Brett then the vanilla oak. I really enjoyed the nose, though the taste was a bit heavy on the barrel for my tastes. Regardless, nice beer, well crafted. Thanks for sharing this one Gene.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottle shared with theisti. Almost a gusher, but not quite. Cloudy golden orange color, fluffy white head, solid lacing. Aroma of vanilla, light smooth lemon meringue, very subtle pineapple, dust. Taste is fruity, peppery, dusty, with just a bit of funk. Delicious.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
(tap) clear light amber colour with a small white head; aromas of citrus, sweet floral; rich mostly bitter flavour with a long strong bitter finish; bit like an IPA saison
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Draft. Cloudy golden amber color, thick white head, solid lacing. Aroma of dusty lemkns. Taste is funky citrus. Decent.
nimbleprop (16838) reviewed Liquid Swords #7 from Oxbow Brewing Company 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
On tap at Churchkey during CBC week. Pours a clear gold with some thin, white head. Nose of apple, grass, hay, slightly briny, parmesan cheese rind. Flavor has a lot of earthy parmesan rind, apple, pear, toasted wood, briny like a good oyster. Medium, dry finish. Very unique.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
12oz pour at Meridian Pint. Pours a clear, dark gold with some lacing white head. Nose is malt, yeast, earthy hops, citrus, dried lemon, a little coriander seed. Flavor is malty, white bread, lemon rind, hay, straw, dried pine needles, light spice. Medium bodied, dry finish. Complete session beer.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
On tap at Meridian Pint. Pours a clear, burnt orange with one ring of white head. Nose is sweet, stale candies, stale bread, a little vegetal, some funk, some dried orange, stale malt, only lightly soured. Flavor is sort of stale malt, oxidized, stale orange juice, carrot, some bitter greens. Light, dry finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
12oz pour at Meridian Pint. Watery, deep brown with one ring of white head. Nose is dusty, dried malt, light toasted bread, some pine, some dried lemon peel. Flavor is malty, citrus, pine, cracker, brown bread. Medium bodied, dry finish.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
8oz pour at Meridian Pint. Clear dark orange with one ring of white head. Nose has tons of Riesling, plenty of brett too, grapefruit rind, light funk, malt, dandelion, band aid. Flavor is tart and sweet, white grape, grapefruit juice, a little raisin, orange pith, chrysanthymum. Full bright, tart finish. Very well blended.