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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6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft at Forge Brew Works. Poured a nearly pitch black color with a very small wispy tan head. Aroma was roasted malts, bitter chocolate. Rye is really mild in this one. Getting bitter chocolate notes, very roasted malts. Light sweetness.
Tried from Draft on 12 Nov 2016 at 17:18

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft at Forge Brew Works. Poured a pretty much totally clear golden orange color with a small off-white head. Aroma was light sweet malts. Flavor was crisp, light grassy notes, tasty malt. Very light earthy malts. Pretty refreshing.
Tried from Draft on 12 Nov 2016 at 10:31

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
4oz draft pour at Forge. Poured a hazy golden yellow color with an off-white head. Aroma was Orange peel, cherry notes. Moderate sweetness. Light bitterness, light sweet finish. Lacking a bit of tripel notes, but okay otherwise.
Tried from Draft on 12 Nov 2016 at 10:26

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery. Poured a slightly dark yellow color with a small white head. aroma was juicy hop notes. Light smoky, sweet malts and grains. Juicy finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Jul 2016 at 20:40

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Draft at the brewery. Poured a clear yellow color with a small white head. Aroma was citrus, some light flint stone? Strange, I know. Floral hop leaves. Melon. Light creamy finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Jul 2016 at 20:39

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft a the brewery. Poured a light yellow color with a small white head. Aroma had creamy malts, light toast. Grain. Light chewy grains. Sweet finish. Light peppery yeast notes.
Tried from Draft on 01 Jul 2016 at 20:30

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft at the brewery. Poured a slightly hazy yellow color with a small white head. Light banana, wheat grain aroma. Flavor has a solid hefe character. Ripe banana finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Jul 2016 at 20:29

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of dark chocolate, light soy sauce, fudge, oats, caramel, light licorice, roasted coffee. Tastes of dark chocolate, fudge, caramel, spices, roasted coffee. Medium body with a dry finish. Nice.
Tried from Draft on 03 Apr 2016 at 19:42

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of lemon citrus, floral notes. Tastes of citrus, tropical fruit, floral notes, light soap. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Apr 2016 at 19:40

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge as Farmhouse Ale. Hazy amber brown with beige head. Aromas of citrus fruit and peel, funk, herbs. Tastes of floral notes, citrus fruit and peel, light funk. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Apr 2016 at 19:38