Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Golden-brown colour. Slight haze, no head and no visible carbonation. Big malty aroma with fruity notes...hey this strong and I’ll let it slide a bit. Fair bit of bourbon nose as well. Big. Just big. Soft body with hints of maple, oak, bourbon, and rich malts. Warming and smooth, if a bit hot in the finish.
Silphium (4309) reviewed IPA from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Hazy blood-orange body, quite unusual and dramatic, with a medium/thin off-white head. Heavy hops nose with sugared grapefruit rind, toast, and burnt caramels. Nice toasty, bready body with moderate-strong grapefruit and pine hops, but nothing overpowering or offensive. Lingering bitter rindy aftertaste. A full-bodied and tasty treat that would pass as an I2PA for many brewers. Many thanks, fordest!
bb (18607) reviewed Jolly Rodger (1990) from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
This beer was brewed again based on the recipe for the 1990 Jolly Rodger so this rating is from a fresh (not aged) batch. Draft. Amber-red color with a slight beige head. Low malty aroma. Smooth malty flavor with some earthiness and just enough hops to balance. Hides alcohol well. Nice but unspectacular.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Amber Ale from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Reddish amber ale with a light moka head. Nice caramel malt aroma with discreet hops and cinnamon notes. Crisp nutty malt in mouth with lactic notes. Lighter bodied. Overall, a bit plain. Russian River Beer Revival & Barbecue Cook-Off, August 20, 2005.
bb (18607) reviewed Jolly Rodger (2005) from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Draft. Slightly hazy ruby amber beer with a thin off-white head. Huge citrus aroma. Huge citrus flavor. Very clean. Some malt backing with a bit of caramel. Pine/citrus at end. Rich mouthfeel. Very slight alcohol presence.
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
A pitch black beer with a small brown head. The aroma is of over ripe fruit combined with wood, while the flavor is extremely woody combined with sour grapes and prunes. Nice.
bb (18607) reviewed Papa Denogginizer from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9
Draft. Rich copper-amber beer with a nice off-white head. Huge peach/hop aroma - very fruity. Peach and caramel flavor - appricot, mango, cherry, tobacco. Very drinkable - way too drinkable. Hides alcohol very well. Was told is was a triple IPA. This is better than the standard Denogginizer (which is saying a lot). Just amazing. Please brew this again.
bb (18607) reviewed Warrior IPA from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Draft. Reddish amber color with a big foamy off-white head. Citrus/pine aroma. Pine/fruity (citrus & tropical fruits) flavor with a malt and very slight chocolate backing. Nice balance and lingering bitterness.
bb (18607) reviewed 1500 Pale Ale from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Draft. Amber-ruby-brown beer with a creamy white head. Refreshing big hop aroma - citrus/peach. Hop flavors come through - fruity with a bit of resin. Low malt profile, but there’s some typical Drakes malts (slightly roasty, chocolate).
bb (18607) reviewed 15th Anniversary from Drake’s Brewing Company 20 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
Draft. Rich ruby-amber beer with no head. Big fruity aroma (berry) with some malt. Berry (cherry/strawberry) flavor with malts and some alcohol. Rich and delicious. Easy to drink, full bodied. There’s a lot going on and this shows a lot of depth and complexity.