Lubiere (24459) reviewed Amber Ale from The Shed Brewery 19 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Orange amber ale with no head. Light caramel malt and faint hops in aroma. In mout, good malt with diacetyl notes and floral hops. Buttery mouthfeel. On tap, Feb.10, 2006.
Lubiere (24459) reviewed West Branch Golden Ale from The Shed Brewery 19 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Light golden ale with a thin white head. Light malt aroma (too cold). Good malt in mouth, very crisp and czech. Light but good. On tap, Feb.10, 2005.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Initiation from The Shed Brewery 20 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
On draught at NEBF, 10/29/05. I entered this as a saison because, first, it tasted fairly similar, albeit much more spicy and less sweet, to the McKenzie Dark Saison. It is minimally estery, not thick and syrupy or candyish malt dominated so I didnt call it a Belgian Strong. I think it works a little bit better as a saison than a Belgian ale, as it definitely had some rustic yeast qualities to it, not to mention the spicing.
The beer is served a dark copper-brass-mahogany color, with only minimal bubbles creating just a ring of quickly dissipating foam on the edges, little to no lacing. Aroma shows off light ginger-coriander-like spicing, a bit of brown malt sweetness and a rustic, dry, playful yeastiness. Sort of comes together like a Fantome Automne, though not as sour as that one, nor are the spices woven in to the rest of the beer quite as nicely. Flavor is lightly sweet brown malts, a lovely drying yeast that works perfectly against the dark malts. Sweet ginger, cardamon, and almost a rye-like note spring up in the middle. The beer ends pleasantly malty, though dry and earthy malts, more bready than sweet. Yeast is left wrapped around the tongue, and is by far the best part of the beer. Spice level is on par with the saison, and neither adds nor detracts, in my opinion. No alcohol apparency and a medium body. Mouthfeel is slick, slightly watery at points, but nothing extreme. There is little to no carbonation in this, as Shaun said the beer did not carbonate properly. He was disappointed, but I have never been a huge fan of carbonation anyways. The lack of it really highlights how well the beer was brewed, otherwise, as that’s all you’re left to focus on.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Biere de Miel from The Shed Brewery 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Another fantastic one at NEBF. Expressive, yet soft and inviting nose with wild flowers, soft, pillowy honey and grains, sticky orange juice, clean Belgian yeast and artfully done citrus peel and light spicing. A light yellow fruitiness graces the back of the nostrils while a bit more poignant pepperiness is noted as well. The flavor was wonderfully full and succulent. Wildflower honey is definitely present, as you let the liquid sit in your mouth. Lavendar and vanilla blossoms, light peppery spices and sweaty hops. A hint of limey brett is noted on the end, along with a lightly grainy malt. Mouthfeel is again spectacular, as in the regular saison. Dosent load up on meaty yeast or heavy spices, while the mouthfeel feels more like a real Belgian. Truly great stuff.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Saison from The Shed Brewery 20 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
On draught at NEBF, 10/29/05. A lovely rusty copper-yellow beer, fully hazy with a nice foamy white head, decent retention and fair lacing. Aroma gives off some funky barnyard notes, though nothing too extreme, just light brett-like notes as others have noted, with a dry white pepper and lemon-acidity. Smell does note overwhelm with the usual American over-spiced spiciness. A nice smooth yeast is more up front, soft and floral hops notes with light honey and vanilla. Flavor is very yeasty, though not meaty like in some American saisons. Again the yeast comes through clean and elegant, with light brett, pils malt and pepper. Mild hoppiness rounds out the finish with a slight citric bite. The brett is quite pronounced and it almost seems borderline sour, like there is lacto in there, though I dont think there is. Dusty, dry mouthfeel with low carbonation. Awesome, finally a decent saison in New England!!
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Smugglers Stout from The Shed Brewery 22 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3.5
Dark Chestnut brown and fizzy around the head. Moderate bittersweet aroma. Plum/grain/berrys. Has too much bare spice flavor in the nose which is unbalanced with the lack of body. Hops flavor seems stale and again, which seems a problem with the Shed, leaves the palette watery. Stick with mountain ale if you are drinking at the Shed.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Mountain Ale from The Shed Brewery 22 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Draught. Brownish Golden beer. Has a strong alcohol smell to it with some distinct hops aroma. Initial taste is medium full. Maltiness in good mix with hops. Again, taste waters down a bit towards end and this beer does not warm up well. Beer is a bit too dry in my opinion, though the alcohol is well masked throughout for the most part. Could benefit from more malt or some additional flavors.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed India Pale Ale from The Shed Brewery 22 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Light Reddish Gold color. Head dissipates rapidly. Soft fruit aroma. This is not an IPA. Extremely light body, hard to pick out flavors. Watery towards end and packs a small disproportionate bite at end that is quickly lost.