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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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Travlr (34369) reviewed
Jary Dewit from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
6.3/10 — 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
iphonephan (11567) reviewed
Slake IPA from Forge Brew Works
10 years ago
5.4/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Wild #3 Experimental from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
6.8/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Daywalker Tripel (Raspberry) from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
6.6/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Jary Dewit from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
6.4/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Elder Gods Ale from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
7.4/10 — 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
iphonephan (11567) reviewed
Oatmeal Stout from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
6.9/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Seaward DIPA from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
6.9/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
The Kelsenator from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
7.6/10 — 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
GenDV138 (9261) reviewed
Smoked Berry Blonde from Forge Brew Works
11 years ago
7.2/10 — 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