R. Shea Brewing

Microbrewery in Akron, Ohio, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: R. Shea Brewing - Merriman Valley

Established in 2015

Contact
1662 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Description
R.Shea brewing offers a unique microbrewery and taproom experience with the entire brewery right behind the bar.

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8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Sample at the Canal Place brewpub during the Dual Release Weekend: Caramel Macchiato & Key Lime Light event on 06/25/2021. Brown-black pour with a medium thick tan head that diminishes gradually to a dense film. Patches of lace. Aroma of roast malt, chocolate and peanut butter. Medium to full body with flavors of roasted nuts, chocolate malt and bittersweet coffee. The finish is roasty and nutty with a peanut butter cup aftertaste. Good beer all around.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2021 at 19:25

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Sample at the Canal Place brewpub during the Dual Release Weekend: Caramel Macchiato & Key Lime Light event on 06/25/2021. Dark brown pour with a medium beige head that dissipates steadily to a film. Small patches of lace. Malty and nutty aroma with chocolate in the background. Light-bodied with flavors of roast malt, chocolate and toasted coconut. The finish is roasty and nutty with a coconut aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2021 at 18:57

7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Sample at the Canal Place brewpub during the Dual Release Weekend: Caramel Macchiato & Key Lime Light event on 06/25/2021. The beer is a slightly hazy orange-gold color with a thin white head that recedes quickly to an outer ring. Spotty lace. Aroma of herbal hops, citrus and malt. Light to medium body with flavors of floral hop, grapefruit and biscuit malt. The finish is mildly bitter with a lingering fruity hop aftertaste. Pretty good overall.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2021 at 18:33

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Sample at the Canal Place brewpub during the Dual Release Weekend: Caramel Macchiato & Key Lime Light event on 06/25/2021. The beer is a clear pale golden color with a thin white head that burns away quickly to an outer ring. Spotty lace. Aroma of citrus, malt and hops. Light body with flavors of grainy malt, yeast and mild citrusy hops. The finish is fruity and malty with a slightly bitter citrusy hop aftertaste. Decent overall.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2021 at 18:32

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Pour is a milky hazy yellow with a large white head. Aorma is citrus and pineapple hops. Flavor is the same citrus and pineapple with some added white grape. Finish has a touch of bitterness and an even small touch of alcohol. Nothing wrong with this hazy using all southern hemisphere hops.
Tried on 26 Jun 2021 at 22:23

7.1/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Black with an enormous fluffy tan head that lingers forever. Bitter and roasty with coffee, cocoa and red wine notes. Long finish. Moderately full bodied
Tried on 12 Jun 2021 at 01:44

8.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9.5
Caramel color with a large foamy head. Sweet, tangy and malty with honey, toffee, bread and strong golden fruits. Very long finish. Moderately full bodied. Outstanding
Tried on 29 May 2021 at 03:06

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bitter and toasty with a strong coffee presence. long finish. Moderately full bodied
Tried on 16 May 2021 at 00:11

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Sample at the Canal Place brewpub during the Easter Release: Chocolate-Dipped Bacon Wrapped Peeps event on 04/03/2021.
Tried from Can on 13 Apr 2021 at 18:57

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
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Tried from Can on 12 Apr 2021 at 20:57