Travlr (30174) reviewed Ottermelon Gose from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Draft at The Hop Shop. Cloudy pale yellow not much head. Melon aroma is subtle. Taste has far more lemon and tart seawater. Tart stuff
mcm1 (3836) ticked Robur from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Can CBC 10-10-18
notalush (7362) reviewed Hoppig Bier from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Can - lightly hazy orange with a soapy lace - nose of peppery and lightly funky phenols, herbs, grass, light gum esters - flavor is similar - medium bitter and herbal up front, followed by peppery and rustic phenols, ending lightly grainy and mildly sweet, with some gum esters - the esters are not what I generally like in this style, but it's pretty good!
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Pour is a hazy yellow with a large white head. Aroma is a nice papaya fruit with some pine and dankness with a bit of the brett in there as well. Flavor is a super dry mouthfeel with some lemon and again a very small brett note at the back end. This beer was a bit too dry for my liking. Good aroma but the dryness kind of took something away from the flavor. Decent small hit of brett which never hurts.
superspak (10160) reviewed Fireface from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
16 ounce can into tulip glass; no can dating, but was just released. Pours slightly hazy pale golden yellow color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Nice spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big lightly tart lemon, lime, tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, citrus peel/rind, peach, pear, passion fruit, red apple, mango, melon, berries, jalapeno, peppercorn, pine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light leathery/musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of fruity/funky/spicy yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruit, and moderate pale/wheat malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big lightly tart lemon, lime, tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, citrus peel/rind, peach, pear, passion fruit, red apple, mango, melon, berries, jalapeno, peppercorn, pine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light leathery/musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Moderate peppery yeast spiciness; pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness; and light Brett/fruit tang/tartness on the finish. Lingering notes of tart lemon, lime, tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, citrus peel/rind, peach, pear, passion fruit, red apple, mango, melon, berries, jalapeno, peppercorn, pine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light leathery/musty funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Great complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/spicy yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruit, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; with a great malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and no astringent flavors after the finish. Moderate increasing dryness from bitter/spiciness and carbonation. Medium-plus carbonation and medium body; with a very smooth, moderately crisp, bready/grainy/sticky, fairly resinous/rindy, and light acidic/tangy balanced mouthfeel that is great. Minimal warming alcohol for 8.5%, or lingering pepper heat. Overall this is an excellent fruited Belgian IPA. All around great complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/spicy yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruit, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and easy to drink for the ABV with the moderately bitter/spicy/drying finish, not overly aggressive. Very well attenuated for the ABV. Says they grilled the fruit, but you can't taste it. Great balance of juicy/dank/earthy Mosaic hops, Brett/Saison yeast complexity, and fruit; with a solid pale/wheat malt backbone, and no residual sweetness. A very enjoyable, unique, and well made offering as expected. Not overwhelming on any aspect.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass; no can dating, but was just released. Pours very hazy deep golden/orange/amber color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and rocky off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Nice dense soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big lightly tart lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, berries, red/green apple, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, light musty Brett funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruity/funky/spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big lightly tart lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, berries, red/green apple, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, light musty Brett funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness; peppery yeast spiciness; and light Brett tang/tartness on the finish. Lingering notes of lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, berries, red/green apple, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, pine, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, light musty Brett funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruity/funky/spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt flavors; with a great malt/bitter/spiciness balance; and no astringent flavors after the finish. Light-moderate increasing dryness from bitter/spiciness. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth, moderately creamy/bready/grainy/sticky, fairly crisp, and lightly resinous/rindy/tangy balanced mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol for 7.3%. Overall this is an awesome Brett IPA! All around great complexity, robustness, and balance of citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, fruity/funky/spicy yeast, and pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and easy to drink with the modestly bitter/spicy/resinous/drying finish, not overly aggressive. Great Citra, Simcoe, Cascade profile. Very juicy, vibrant, and fairly dank/earthy hops; balanced Brett yeast complexity; and a nice pale/wheat malt backbone, with minimal residual sweetness from lingering dryness. A really enjoyable offering, and outstanding style example as expected.
superspak (10160) reviewed Robur from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass; no can dating, but is a recent release. Pours lightly hazy golden amber/light orange color with a 1-2 finger dense and fluffy off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Thick foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, red apple, white grape, mango, melon, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, clove, pine, oak, wheat. cracker, biscuit dough, herbal, floral, grass, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of fruity/spicy yeast, citrus/tropical/earthy hops, moderate oak, and pale/wheat malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, red apple, white grape, mango, melon, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, clove, pine, oak, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, herbal, floral, grass, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Moderate peppery yeast spiciness; and pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, red apple, white grape, mango, melon, citrus peel/rind, peppercorn, clove, pine, oak, wheat, cracker, white bread dough, herbal, floral, grass, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a while. Awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, citrus/tropical/earthy hops, moderate oak, and pale/wheat malt flavors; with a nice malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and minimal lingering hop astringency after the finish. Moderate increasing dryness from bitter/spiciness and carbonation. Medium-high carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately crisp, bready, grainy, sticky, resinous, rindy, and lightly tannic balanced mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5%. Overall this is an awesome hoppy saison! All around great complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/spicy yeast, citrus/tropical/earthy hops, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and pretty refreshing to drink; despite the increasingly bitter/spicy/resinous/dryng finish, not too overly aggressive. Very flavorful and not watery for the ABV. Great Citra/Hallertau Blanc profile. Very vibrant/dank/earthy hops, and balanced Brett/Saison yeast complexity; with a solid wheat/oat/malt backbone and French oak presence. A very enjoyable offering, and spot on style example as expected.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass; no can dating, but was just released. Pours moderately hazy pale golden yellow color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with great retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big tart/sour lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, citrus peel/zest, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, green apple, white wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with light notes of peppercorn, pine, leathery/musty funk, white wine vinegar, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, and moderate pale/wheat malt notes; with big strength. Taste of big tart/sour lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, citrus peel/zest, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, green apple, white wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with light notes of peppercorn, pine, leathery/musty funk, white wine vinegar, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate lactic tartness; light pine, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness; and peppery Brett spiciness on the finish. Lingering notes of tart/sour lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, citrus peel/zest, peach, pear, pineapple, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, guava, blueberry, gooseberry, green apple, white wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, pepper, pine, light funk/vinegar, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; with an awesome malt/tartness and bitter/spiciness balance; with no puckering/astringent flavors after the finish. Light-moderate increasing dryness from lingering tart/bitter/spiciness. Medium carbonation and light body; with a very smooth, moderately grainy/acidic, fairly crisp, and lightly sticky balanced mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5%. Overall this is a fantastic dry hopped sour/wild ale! All around outstanding complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, citrus/fruity/tropical/earthy hops, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and pretty refreshing to drink with the modestly acidic/spicy/drying finish, not overly lactic. Amazing Citra/Ekuanot showcase. Very juicy and fairly dank/earthy hops, balanced Brett/Lacto complexity; and a solid wheat/oat/malt backbone against acidity. A highly enjoyable offering, and spot on style example as expected.
smith4498 (4269) reviewed Fall Kriek from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
16 oz. Can. Pours hazy copper color with off white head. Aromas of sour cherries. Tart cherry flavor with slight metallic aftertaste. Medium body with average carbonation.
superspak (10160) reviewed Ottermelon Gose from Central State Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
16 ounce can into tulip glass, canned on 9/6/2018. Pours lightly hazy pale golden/straw color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with great retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Light spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big juicy/lightly tart/tangy watermelon, cucumber, fruit skin, lemon, lime, pear, melon, red/green apple, white wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light lacto/musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, watermelons, and moderate pale/wheat malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big juicy/lightly tart/tangy watermelon, cucumber, fruit skin, lemon, lime, pear, melon, red/green apple, white wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light lacto/musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tart/sourness, and light fruit tang on the finish. Lingering notes of tart/sour watermelon, cucumber, fruit skin, lemon, lime, pear, melon, red/green apple, white wine, sea salt, hay, straw, grass, wheat, cracker, white bread, light lacto/musty funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Great complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, watermelons, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; with a great malt/tart/sourness and tangy fruit balance; with no puckering flavors after the finish. Moderately crisp/clean finishing. Light-moderate increasing dryness from tart/sourness and tangy fruit. Medium-plus carbonation and light body; with a very smooth, moderately grainy/acidic, and lightly tangy/saline balanced mouthfeel that is nice. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 3.5%. Overall this is a delicious fruited gose. All around nice complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/funky/acidic yeast, watermelons, and moderate pale/wheat malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, clean, and pretty refreshing to drink with the modestly acidic/tangy/drying finish; not overly lactic or salty. Very flavorful and not watery for the ABV. Great balance of authentic watermelons and Brett/Lacto complexity; with a solid pale/wheat malt backbone against acidity. A very enjoyable offering, and spot on style example.