Thorn Brewing Company

Microbrewery in San Diego, California, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Associated with 2 Venues

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3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States

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6.9/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the taproom, North Park SD, 15/11/14. Black with a decent tan covering. Nose is rich roast, bourbon oak tones, chocolate, bitter notes, molasses. Taste comprises charr, chocolate, leather, dark fruit rinds, spice. Medium + body, fine carbonation, semi drying close with light barrel trace. Ok BA impy, not too heavy, drinks below ABV.
Tried from Draft on 20 Mar 2015 at 12:41

6.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Keg at the brewpub, 15/11/14. Clear reddish amber with a well appointed beige covering. Nose is caramel, light spice, floral notes, toffee. Taste comprises sweet malt, Caramac bar, spice, candied fruit peel. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Ok, touch one trick and overly sweet, lacks overall balance.
Tried from Can on 19 Mar 2015 at 16:15

7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Keg at the brewpub, North Park SD, 15/11/14. Lightly hazed golden with a moderte off white cap. Nose is pine, grapefruit, light spice, bitter citric fumes. Taste comprises sweet licks, pine needle, apricot, orange pith, red grapefruit, punchy mango flesh. Medium + body, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Decent enough DIPA - enjoyed this one.
Tried on 16 Mar 2015 at 17:14

6.8/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
[2/21/15] Draught at Winter Brew Fest 2015 in San Diego. Clear golden. Aroma of fruity and piney hops. Flavor has some malt sweetness, piney and fruity hops, mild bitterness and an alcoholic note. Medium-bodied. Nice.
Tried on 16 Mar 2015 at 14:40

7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
[2/21/15] Draught at Winter Brew Fest 2015 in San Diego. Dark brown to black with a light brown head. Nice aroma of chocolate and coconut. Sweetish flavor with some chocolate and coconut. Medium-bodied. Nice.
Tried on 16 Mar 2015 at 14:40

6.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Keg at the taproom, North Park SD, 15/11/14. Reddish amber with a decent beige covering. Nose is pine, candyfloss, red grapefruit, straw, earthy hop dusting. Taste comprises candied orange peel, grapefruit, straw, caramel malt. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close peppered with earthy hops. Solid enough hoppy amber.
Tried from Draft on 15 Mar 2015 at 07:16

6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Keg at the brewpub, 15/11/14. Hazed reddish amber with little in the way of a head. Nose is caramel, spice, hint of booze, clove, fruit rinds. Taste comprises Beglian yeast esters, spice, toffee, candied fruit peel, straw. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Whelming Belgoo affair.
Tried from Can on 14 Mar 2015 at 16:49

6.1/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Keg at Thorn St, North Park SD, 15/11/14. Clear golden with no head. Nose is Belgian yeast, lemon rind, straw, clove, sweet notes. Taste comprises caramel, more Belgian yeast esterage, vanilla, citric rind, light spice. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, semi drying close. Genereic Belgian affair, drinkable but forgettable.
Tried on 26 Feb 2015 at 15:40

6.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Keg at the brewery tap, 15/11/14. Black with a good tan covering. Nose is light roast, rich malt, chocolate biscuit, dark fruit rinds. Taste comprises roast malt, molasses, dark toffee, biscuit notes, chocolate. Medium + body, fine carbonation, lightly warming alcohol in the close. Ok sipper but a little basic and lacking depth for the style/ABV.
Tried from Draft on 22 Jan 2015 at 16:33

6.6/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Keg at Thorn Street, SD, 15/11/14. Hazed reddish amber with a decent beige covering. Nose is Belgian yeast notes, dates, prunes, caramel, woody bourbon notes. Taste comprises light spice, toffee, subtle bourbon, yeast esters, dark fruit rinds, dates. Medium + body, fine carbonation, lightly warming boose in a woody spiced close. Ok drinkable offering but lacks depth ABV considered.
Tried on 19 Jan 2015 at 16:36