8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Poured into a becher pint glass, the appearance was a burnt glossy copper color with a sly transparency about it. Carbonation was somewhat seen rising at a moderately slow pace. Speckled lace followed the finger’s worth of white foamy head that slid off fairly slow.
The aroma had some bold citrusy to floral hop character up front flowing over a clean sturdy malt base - somewhat caramel/toffee.
The flavor was moderately sweet through the blend of hops to malts and infusing a stiff biscuit/cracker backbone that bled into the aftertaste. Finish was malty but had a little bit of hop spice.
The palate was about medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt good. ABV felt appropriate. Some acceptable bitter harshness.
Overall, I was a bit surprised at this one as it seemed like a Long Trail IPA put on steroids to lean towards the American side of the wheelhouse and actually quite good. Amazing that I grew up in the county directly north of this brewery and I haven’t had this IPA until this week and it’s as good as it is.
The aroma had some bold citrusy to floral hop character up front flowing over a clean sturdy malt base - somewhat caramel/toffee.
The flavor was moderately sweet through the blend of hops to malts and infusing a stiff biscuit/cracker backbone that bled into the aftertaste. Finish was malty but had a little bit of hop spice.
The palate was about medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt good. ABV felt appropriate. Some acceptable bitter harshness.
Overall, I was a bit surprised at this one as it seemed like a Long Trail IPA put on steroids to lean towards the American side of the wheelhouse and actually quite good. Amazing that I grew up in the county directly north of this brewery and I haven’t had this IPA until this week and it’s as good as it is.
Tried
from Can
on 02 Jun 2017
at 16:10
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
12oz bottle, no date, left by friends after a party. They bought some very good artificial strawberry, I very much enjoyed it. The base beer is unoffensive standard bland malts and no discernible hoppiness. Thicker malt biscuit. But fancy fake strawberry.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 May 2017
at 19:47
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle to mug, the appearance was a dark copper/amber color with a steady foamy white head that fell off at a decent pace. Sly messy lace.
The aroma had a nice arrangement of toffee/caramel malts blending nicely with some earthy hops, came across also with a slight floral to spicy note.
The flavor had the spicy to earthy to floral to sweet quality melding together fairly nice. With a nicely blended aftertaste between all of the previously mentioned tastes, the finish was malty with a little bit of that spicy note.
The palate was about medium bodied, sitting perhaps just a touch under and complimenting the carbonation pretty nice. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, pretty nice Irish red ale that I would have again.
The aroma had a nice arrangement of toffee/caramel malts blending nicely with some earthy hops, came across also with a slight floral to spicy note.
The flavor had the spicy to earthy to floral to sweet quality melding together fairly nice. With a nicely blended aftertaste between all of the previously mentioned tastes, the finish was malty with a little bit of that spicy note.
The palate was about medium bodied, sitting perhaps just a touch under and complimenting the carbonation pretty nice. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, pretty nice Irish red ale that I would have again.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 May 2017
at 17:58
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Reviewed from \"fresh\" notes.
This was poured into a becher pint glass.
The appearance was a dark amber color with a slight transparency about it. Some carbonation could be seen rising at a moderate pace. The foamy white head swiftly dissipated to leave no lace.
The aroma had some pumpkin puree’ type of sweetness, some cinnamon, pie spice, allspice and ginger and a decent caramel/toffee malt base. Also noted some nuts, and a little bit of biscuit/sweet cookie/dark breadiness.
The flavor was moderately sweet with the spices somewhat there. Aftertaste was fully blended between the malts and spices. Finish was quick with a sly maltiness.
The palate was just under medium bodied with a decent sessionability about it. Carbonation seemed good and wanted to balance with the spices. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, now that’s a fairly nice pumpkin ale. Too bad these guys don’t send to Vermont, guess I need to spend more time with my parents during the Autumn to get more of this.
This was poured into a becher pint glass.
The appearance was a dark amber color with a slight transparency about it. Some carbonation could be seen rising at a moderate pace. The foamy white head swiftly dissipated to leave no lace.
The aroma had some pumpkin puree’ type of sweetness, some cinnamon, pie spice, allspice and ginger and a decent caramel/toffee malt base. Also noted some nuts, and a little bit of biscuit/sweet cookie/dark breadiness.
The flavor was moderately sweet with the spices somewhat there. Aftertaste was fully blended between the malts and spices. Finish was quick with a sly maltiness.
The palate was just under medium bodied with a decent sessionability about it. Carbonation seemed good and wanted to balance with the spices. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, now that’s a fairly nice pumpkin ale. Too bad these guys don’t send to Vermont, guess I need to spend more time with my parents during the Autumn to get more of this.
Tried
on 15 May 2017
at 17:53
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
From old tasting notes. Labeled as "Lancaster Red Rose Amber Ale". Bright copper colored brew topped by a bubbly beige head. Spicy, fruity malt aroma. Crisp, dryish malt flavor hints at peppercorns and toffee.
Tried
on 11 May 2017
at 21:46
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From old tasting notes. Deep dark brown color topped by a small tan head. Faint roasted coffee malt aroma. Sweet roasted malt flavor hints at chocolate and coffee.
Tried
on 11 May 2017
at 21:29
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
This beer poured a murky yellow gold color with a large foamy white head that left minimal lacing. The aroma was strong artificial blueberry. The flavor was strong tart lemon, blueberry, cracker and yeast. Long finish. Medium body. Ok.
Tried
on 10 May 2017
at 18:35
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
From old tasting notes. Brewed at Independence Brewing Company. Orange copper color topped by a creamy beige head. Zesty fruity malt aroma. Tangy toasted malt flavor is nicely balanced by a charismatic citrus hoppiness. Good flavor.
Tried
on 28 Apr 2017
at 16:33
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Refrigerated 12 oz. brown bottle poured into a glass. Clear black with small off-white head. Aroma is chocolate, medium body, lower carbonation, and little lacing. Taste is fudge and chocolate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Apr 2017
at 19:57
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Spacebar. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of chocolate, cocoa, light dark fruit. Tastes of milk chocolate, cocoa, light roast. Medium body with a dry finish. Tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Mar 2017
at 18:05