Forge Brew Works

Microbrewery in Lorton, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Forge Brew Works - Out of business

Established in 2013

Closed in 2019

Contact
8532 Terminal Rd, Suite L, Lorton, VA, 22079, United States
Description
Forge Brew Works, because hard work tastes better

Brewery and brand closed in 2019 and the brewer opened a Barking Rose Brewing Co. in Warrenton, VA

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7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Unclear orange. Frothy off white head. Heavy lace. Lots of rye/spice. Some clove and banana notes. Clean, average carbonation. Nice mouthfeel.
Tried from Draft on 21 May 2017 at 16:10

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Brown pour, minimal head. Dark chocolate, some fruity notes, and a little spice. Mid-sweet. Solid mouthfeel. Easy drinking.
Tried from Draft on 21 May 2017 at 16:03

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery. Per the menu it's a hoppy Saison, but styles, what are you gonna do. Nice golden pour with a light, frothy head. Drippy lace. Citrus and resiny aroma. Yeast. Grass. A little spice. Nice mouthfeel. Mid-dry close. Good stuff.
Tried from Draft on 21 May 2017 at 15:56

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft at the brewery. Hazy darker orange, frothy beige head. Heavy yeast aroma, light spice. Lively feel. On the drier side for the style. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 21 May 2017 at 15:48

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bread and oat nose. Clear amber, thick head. Dough, malt. Medium body, soft carbonation. Easy drinking.
Tried on 15 Apr 2017 at 13:37

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Melon, subtle belgiany funk nose. Cloudy amber, thick head, good lace. Melon, orange peel, vague phenols. Full body, soft carbonation.
Tried on 15 Apr 2017 at 13:28

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Poured a dark brown color with a small off-white head. Aroma was sweet caramel notes, roasted malts, light earthy notes. Flavor was sweet, light chocolate character. Light caramel character, sweet. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 25 Mar 2017 at 10:16

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery. Poured a dark cola, amber brown color with a small light tan head. Aroma was sweet malts. Flavor was light sweet biscuit malts. Light toasted malt character. Not bad for an amber.
Tried from Draft on 25 Mar 2017 at 10:11

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Poured a clear amber color with a small off-white head. Nice malt aroma. Flavor had a decent light citrus, caramel character, mild earthy notes. Crisp, with a very light sweet finish.
Tried from Draft on 25 Mar 2017 at 10:03

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft pour at Forge Brew Works. Poured a relatively vibrant yellow color with a small white head. Aroma is a touch sweet, with some boozy malt notes. Light earthy notes with some mild floral hops, light apple. Flavor was golden ale sweetness. Light candi? Heavy malts. Sweet finish. Very warming.
Tried from Draft on 12 Nov 2016 at 17:33