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
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the source. Cloudy pale yellow color. Aroma of spiced white bread. Taste has huge coriander that obscures all else.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Nov 2015
at 16:59
5.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
On cask at the Mad Fox Cask Ale Festival 2015. Pours a murky gold with a white head. Aroma of lemon and butterscotch. Flavors of nutmeg. Weird.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Nov 2015
at 19:59
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Clear amber brown with off-white head. Aromas of light oak, grass. Tastes of berries, subtle vinegar, light tartness. Medium-light body with a dry finish. Very subtle for a sour.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Oct 2015
at 18:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Hazy golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spices, citrus. Tastes of dark fruit, spices, herbs. Medium body with a dry finish. Didn’t really get the raspberries.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Oct 2015
at 18:24
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Hazy yellow with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spices, light citrus. Tastes of herbs, citrus, floral notes. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Oct 2015
at 18:20
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Murky brown with light tan head. Aromas of chocolate, raspberries, a bit of booze, light herbs. Tastes of big cocoa, chocolate, raspberries, light booze, subtle herbs. Medium body with a dry finish. Well masked alcohol. Pretty tasty, one of their better offerings.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Oct 2015
at 18:16
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
On draft at Galaxy Hut. Pours black with a tan head. Toasty aroma. Flavors of leather and toast. Smooth finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 Sep 2015
at 23:20
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Hazy golden brown with off-white head. Aromas of floral and citrus. Tastes of floral, citrus, toasty and biscuity notes, bitter grapefruit. Medium body with a dry finish. Not malt or fruit forward, just mostly bitter notes. Pretty plain.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Jul 2015
at 21:41
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Clear dark amber with off-white head. Aromas of caramel, dark fruit. Tastes of dark fruit, herbs, candied fruit, caramel. Medium body with a dry finish. Alcohol seems well masked. Pretty good.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Jul 2015
at 21:39
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Forge. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of berries, herbs, spice. Tastes of berries, wheat, herbs, light spice, subtle smokiness. Medium body with a dry finish. Berry flavor dominates.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Jul 2015
at 21:37