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
Brewery and brand closed in 2019 and the brewer opened a Barking Rose Brewing Co. in Warrenton, VA
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Hazy golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of banana, yeast, herbs. Tastes of citrus, herbs, floral notes, yeast. Medium-light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Apr 2016
at 19:36
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
22oz bottle pours a bright, garnet amber with some creamy, white head. Nose has dates and raisins, malt, yeast, booze, some marzipan. Flavor is sweet, marzipan, nougat, raisin, booze. Full bodied, sticky finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Nov 2015
at 19:42
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Clear golden ruby color. Aroma of earthy toasted brownies. Taste is sweet brownies.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Nov 2015
at 13:50
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at the brewery. Poured a golden orange color with a small off-white head. Aroma was berry, with some herbal and smoked malt notes. Flavor was wheat, berry, and a touch of herbal character. Interesting, but a touch harsh.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Nov 2015
at 00:25
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the brewery. Poured a very cloudy yellow color with a small white head. Aroma was some spicy grain notes, earthy hops. Flavor was earthy spicy hop notes. Coriander? Okay.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Nov 2015
at 00:23
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery. Poured an amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma was some light herbal notes, touch of cherry. Touch of caramel notes, light spicy grain.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Nov 2015
at 00:21
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draft at the brewery. Poured a hazy yellow color with a white head. Aroma was light grassy notes, some mild citrus. Flavor was light lemon, earthy notes. I think I like the old Slake a little better.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 Nov 2015
at 00:19
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at the source. Hazy amber color, off white head. Aroma of herbal caramel. Taste is nutty spiced caramel. Decent.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Nov 2015
at 09:05
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the source. Hazy to cloudy yellow color, bright white head, see pic. Earthy citrus aroma. Taste is bitter hay and lemon pepper.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Nov 2015
at 17:08
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the source. Clear golden amber color. Aroma of toasted caramel. Taste is burnt sweet toast.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Nov 2015
at 17:02