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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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GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
White Label Belgian Blonde from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
7/10 — 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
nimbleprop (17244) reviewed
The Kelsenator from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.8/10 — 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
Travlr (34369) reviewed
The Kelsenator from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.5/10 — 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
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Smoked Berry Blonde from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.5/10 — 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
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Jary Dewit from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6/10 — 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
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
Striker 6 - Rory's Färzen from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.9/10 — 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
radagast83 (13844) reviewed
New Slake from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.9/10 — 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
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Striker 6 - Rory's Färzen from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.8/10 — 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
Travlr (34369) reviewed
New Slake from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
7/10 — 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
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Smoked Berry Blonde from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.5/10 — 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