Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
16oz can. A rather awesome hoppy black lager, tastes pretty much like a Black IPA. Luscious and rich malts, nice hop tone as well. All around great beer.
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Can (11/7/25) from trade with CLW--thanks, Chris! Lightly hazy, pale gold with tons of sparkle, large head with excellent retention and copious soapy lacing. Aroma is balanced dank (Northwest hops) pine, citrus/fruity hops. Taste is strong mirror of aroma. Smooth texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. A quintessential version of a West Coast IPA (pre-bittering competition). Piney but not resin-y. About as well as the style can be made--superbly crafted!
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
Can (10/smudge) from trade with CLW--thanks, Chris! Opaque, dark brown, nice sparkle, decent creamy head with excellent retention and tons of soapy lacing. Aroma is nice roasted malt, leather, pine and mild citrus. Taste is strong, sweet roasted malt, leather, pine, mild grapefruit. Smooth, creamy texture, average carbonation and finish as taste. Aroma could be a little stronger but everything is as it should be across the board. Very nice!
CLW (17000) reviewed Makeshifter IV from Hidden River Brewing Company 3 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
16 oz can. Aroma of roasted malt, light pine, chocolate. The bold roast them all helps balance the pine. Also shows mellow citrus. Very low bitterness for the style. Good mouthfeel. Superior for the style.
CLW (17000) reviewed Another Life from Hidden River Brewing Company 3 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
16 oz can. Aroma is mellow pine, herb and hay. Flavor is an exact copy of their aroma. The pine is low. The herb is low in the bread like malt balance. Is it perfectly. Not overly bitter with zero resin shown. Actually, this extremely well done for the West coast style.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8
16 can. Flavor of soft fruit. (Think grapefruit) mild coconut, soft tart berries. Almost tart. A REAL nice nuanced hop profile. Very mild bitterness. Soft bitterness. Very juicy.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
10 oz draft. Melon, pineapple, herb. Flavor follows. Great texture and airy mouthfeel. Fluffy. Another home run !!
CLW (17000) reviewed Memory Circle from Hidden River Brewing Company 3 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
10 oz draft. Aroma and flavor are wonderful. Are chocolate, earthy malt and nice lingering coffee bean. Body is full with a silky texture. Totally on point!!
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
10 oz draft split 2 ways. Flavor is almost pineapple, white grape, baked bread. Flavor follows and pops with juicy fruit. Wow, REALLY great!
CLW (17000) reviewed Disappear Here from Hidden River Brewing Company 3 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
10 oz draft. Aroma is mild floral hints. In the flavor the floral, citrus and a mild hint of pine. Extremely well balanced.