Branch and Blade Brewing

Microbrewery in Keene, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2018

Contact
17 Bradco St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Description
At Branch and Blade we believe in constantly innovating the world of craft beer. Our goal is to deliver a variety of well-crafted beers of the highest quality. Additionally, we enjoy trying new styles and pushing the limits of our own creativity.

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5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Can date is on the sticker on top of the 4 pack holder. I don’t get the appeal of the Sour IPA “style”. It is not cohesive at all. Sour pineapple, orange marmalade, and a very light lactic note. Sour lactic finish and a touch of bitterness. Similar to other “Sour IPA’s” I have sampled; odd.
Tried from Can on 13 Mar 2019 at 22:27

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Can date is on the sticker on the 4 pack holder. Murky gold an appearance. Aroma shows me dusty grain, light citrus. Flavor shows milled grain / husk like. Weak citrus with a very slight herbal. Low bitterness with a thinner body and texture. It is ok.
Tried from Can on 13 Mar 2019 at 22:01

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
EBF Last Saturday Hazy somewhat bright golden in color with a foamy white head. Lemony tart very little sweetness with a hint of salt in the background. Not too shabby,
Tried on 10 Feb 2019 at 01:26

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can from The Packie Hazy dark yellow in color with a thin bubbly white head and lace. Grassy juicy fruity with a sour milk twang. Lactose isn't as overpowering as some.
Tried from Can on 13 Jan 2019 at 22:36

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can from The Packie, Mostly clear medium golden color with a thin bubbly white head that leaves some lace. Earthy grassy citrus and pine mostly with a thin bready malt base. Decent beer.
Tried from Can on 13 Jan 2019 at 02:25

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
16 oz. can. A sour double IPA with lactose sugar. What the hell is wrong with craft beer in 2018?.?.? Aroma has a slight acidic berry with mild lactic acid. Flavor does show the “ sweet and sour “ character. The mouth feel is creamy, thick and “oat” like. Sorry, I never would have bought this if I had known what it was. Not my “made up” style at all.
Tried from Can on 04 Dec 2018 at 21:50

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
16 oz. can. Indeed shows a hazy appearance. Aroma is papaya, melon pulp, and bolder sweetness. Flavor has a lot of melon and odd fruit note. Also shows light alcohol which for only 7 %, it should not. Good amount in the sweet department. No bitterness.
Tried from Can on 04 Dec 2018 at 21:37

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft taster pour at NH Brewfest. Appearance is cloudy, light pink with no discernible sparkle, thin ring of off-white head, trace lacing. Aroma is lightly charred fruit. Taste is a strong, flavorful tart sort of overripe fruit balanced by sweet fruit. It's kind of the sweet-tart balance like grapefruit or cranberry. Palate is medium bodied with thin texture, average carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, fairly unique and hard to pin down. Sort of like jellied cranberry sauce (which I love). Very nice.
Tried from Draft on 01 Dec 2018 at 00:14

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft taster pour at NH Brewfest. Appearance is opaque, cloudy yellow/light brown with no discernible sparkle, thin cap of off-white head. Aroma is citrus, grapefruit. Taste is strong herbs dominating mild tropical fruit and citrus. Palate is light-to-medium bodied with smooth, thin texture, average-to-lively carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, strong flavor with some complexity.
Tried from Draft on 01 Dec 2018 at 00:06

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
16 oz can. purchased at Greg & Jane’s. Pitch black. Flavor has a good roasted malt backbone with chocolate and earth. Body is medium with a smooth texture. I couldn’t find peanut butter anywhere in the aroma or flavor.
Tried from Can on 02 Nov 2018 at 20:33