Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Pours hazy amber into a Sam glass. Off-white head with medium retention recedes leaving trails as it recedes to coat surface. Sweet malt aromas. Sweet mild caramel front to back.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Pours pale yellow into a Sam glass. Bright white micro head conglomerates as it recedes leaving spider lacing. Sweet citrus and coriander aromas. Sweet yeast and marshmallow upfront turning to an abrupt wheat and mild lemon citrus finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Pours black into a shaker. Mocha head with excellent retention recedes to coat surface. Dark chocolate aromas. Dark smoky chocolate front to back with a lasting espresso finish.
Boutip (9769) reviewed Smoke & Dagger from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Tap: Poured a dark black color ale with a dark brown foamy head with good retention and some light lacing. Aroma of light roasted malt with light smoke notes and some dry black chocolate. Taste is an interesting mix between black chocolate and smoke with light lactose notes. Body is slightly fuller then average with medium carbonation which suits the style. Well brewed and somewhat unique. I would love to have a more regular access to this beer.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Pours gold into a Sam glass. White head with medium retention recedes to hug rim. Sweet cookie dough, caramel, weed and citrus aromas. Medium balanced with sweet caramel upfront turning to mild resin before the lasting grapefruit finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Pours hazy gold into a Sam glass. Bright white head with good retention recedes to coat surface. Dusty sweet caramel aromas. Soft with bready caramel upfront turning slightly sour before the lasting bitter earth finish.
CLW (16859) reviewed Hoponius Union from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Draft. Served in a tulip, great lace, sheets down the side of the glass. Light Co2. Nose is tons of fruit. Taste is mostly clementine oranges. Citrus, spicy hops dominate the palate, malt plays second fiddle. Gets significantly more bitter as it warms. Lingering spicy hops. Cool concept in a cold fermented IPA
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
Draft @ Sunset. Served in a tulip. Soft Co2. Thin white head with light lace. Nose is a pleasant, intoxicating amount of rye. Traces of malt. Awesome flavors of rye bread, malt and a mild spicy kick in the finish. Body feels but finishes clean and easy. Quick finish that only lingers slightly. Drinkablilty is real high. Ifyou like rye in your brew, you should enjoy this. I am pleased!
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Pours deep gold into a Sam glass. Bright white head with good retention recedes leaving spider lacing. Deep pine aromas. Crisp with sweet caramel and pine front to back with a lasting resin finish.
CLW (16859) reviewed Cascadian Schwarzbier from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers 13 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
Bottle from Julio’s. Deep brown with red highlights in my mug. Thick, full white head having excellent retention and layers of lace. Roasted malt and light Earthy hop nose. Flavor does have the typical roasted malt, chocolate and German malt of the style. However, this is by far the most hoppy Schwarzbier I have ever drank. Strong bitterness in the finish, comparable to a strong IPA or black IPA. Roasted notes and German malt helps balance this brew. Tasty.