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The Commons Brewery is a small craft brewery located in Southeast Portland, Oregon.
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bb (19143) reviewed
New Year Beer from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft. Dark mahogony beer with a dark cream head. Light caramel aroma. Light roast and light caramel flavor with light spice. Medium bodied. Caramel and light roast lingers with light spice.
Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2014 at 14:02
Ferris (26019) reviewed
Ampersand Vol. 2 from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle - Honey and buttery oak with a bit of spice. Hazy gold with a foamy head. Honey, buttery oak and a spicy carbonation. Interesting and more on the wine side than beer.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2014 at 19:34
ben4321 (12003) reviewed
Urban Farmhouse Ale from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Location: Draft at Blind Tiger, 3/26/14

Aroma: Has an aroma of yeast, grain, fruit (apple, pear), and some spice
Appearance: Has a clear apple juice looking pour with a small head and mild lace
Flavor: The taste is a mix of sweet, tart, and a little bit of spice
Palate: The body is light and fizzy, tingly and clean feel on the mouth, and a tart finish
Overall Impression: I wanted this one to be a little better. It isn't a bad beer, there's some good stuff going on here, but it just isn't a great one.
Tried from Draft on 26 Mar 2014 at 12:33
Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
Biere Royale from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle, assumedly 2013, drunk 3/15/14
Pinot noir-like color, very cool looking with a small, fairly poorly retained head and moderate clarity.
I gotta say, I can see all of the mediocre or slightly above average scores on this one and I actually understand it. This one is not bursting with sourness, nor is it full of juicy black currants. The flavors are pretty near bone-dry and the black currant flavor is borderline astringent. BUT, the tight carbonation is engaging and lends a light creaminess to the body. The heavy lactic presence softens things and the fruit flavor adds no sweetness.
So why do I like it? It’s basically like a session sour. Reserved and understated, with just enough currant tartness to cleanse the palate on the end. Low alcohol relative to the style and right on the bottom of the threshhold for dryness without being overattenuated/tannic/astringent. Or so I think.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Mar 2014 at 14:50
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Holden from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft at Torst. Pours brown with white head. Nose and taste of rye, dark malt and red fruits. Some farmhouse funk. Very little. Lighter medium body.
Tried from Draft on 21 Mar 2014 at 19:48
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Gin Enkel from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
8.4/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft at Torst. Pours cloudy yellow/grapefruit with white head. Nose and taste of gin, orange juice, pulp, sour citrus and wild yeast. Some funk. Medium body. Delicious.
Tried from Draft on 21 Mar 2014 at 19:47
jtclockwork (20057) reviewed
Biere de Garde from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft. I need the label for this. If anyone has one, please let me know. Pour orange with white head. Nose and taste of rye, malt, toasted bread and light wild yeast. Dry. Medium body.
Tried from Draft on 21 Mar 2014 at 19:46
TimE (11137) reviewed
Urban Noir from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
dark brown color, molasses and wood in the nose. Moderately hoppy, dark malty mouth. Lots of molasses, and chocolate in the finish.
Tried on 20 Mar 2014 at 18:47
AdamChandler (5744) reviewed
Biere Royale from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
750ML, no bottle date

A - Very pink, watermelon color. no head. cloudy as hell

S - Hard to get much of a nose.Loads of watermelon, fruit, guava and passionfruit.

T - Whoa. a load of grape skins, watermelon, wheat, apples and pears. so fruit forward

M - Sikly smooth, great mouthfeel, big carbonation and dry finish.

O - This is a solid beer!

Tried from Bottle on 15 Mar 2014 at 19:12
mcberko (49191) reviewed
Little Brother - Bourbon Barrel from The Commons Brewery
12 years ago
5.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5
750mL bottle, pours a dark mahogany with a medium beige head. Aroma of bourbon, vanilla, candied sugar, and bubblegum. Flavour of banana, candied sugar, vanilla and light bourbon. Highly carbonated, boozy and uncomplex. Not the greatest.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Feb 2014 at 22:46