7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap at Dry Dock - more along the lines of an actual British bitter than these malty pale ales that american brewers try to pass off as esb - fairly malt-forward, with a lot of toasted grain and nutty flavor - earthy hop flavor is moderate, but bitterness is low - clean and lightly Biscuity finish - pretty tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 21 May 2011
at 16:04
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle, 75cl, courtesy of Enjoyit. It pours a slightly hazy, golden body and a firm off-white head. A bit weak on the nose, slightly citrusy and with a pleasant maltyness. The flavor has pale malts, citrusy notes, bitterness and a yeasty hint. Full-bodied and nicely carbonated. Malty-sweet finish with pale malts, citrus, some bitterness and spice notes. A quite pleasant one, although a bit on the sweet side. 110129
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2011
at 01:34
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Nitro and Dry Dock - been waiting for this, as I hate vanilla beers and have been avoiding the vanilla porter - turbid brown beer - sits somewhere in between a robust porter and traditional British one - fairly tart and semi-dry - notes of cocoa and cherry - a light bit of woodiness - some semi-sweet chocolate - tart, almost tannic finish - pretty good.
Tried
on 01 May 2011
at 16:39
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tap at Dry Dock - clear copper - very malt-forward - crystalline sweetness - clean, pale maltiness really takes precedent over the hops, which or subdued, bland - only mild bitterness and weak hop flavor - clean, but very one dimensional - more like a malty APA - meh.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 May 2011
at 16:14
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Hazy straw color - frothy, well-sustained head - nose is lightly phenolic, dusty yeast, a hint of tropical fruit and citrusy hops - flavor is tangy at first, but mostly dry throughout - crackery malt, a bit flinty, dusty - mild phenols - spicy, bitter finish - more like a really hoppy saison, but quite a good one.
Tried
on 01 May 2011
at 16:10
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tap at Falling Rock - borders on an imperial stout, but is authentic enough to satisfy - black pour with a thick tan head - chewy, roasty, medium sweet - intense flavors bittersweet chocolate, espresso, charred malts - some bitterness from the black malt - very mild berry-like fruitiness on the tail end - nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Apr 2011
at 08:55
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Tap @ Freshcraft, Denver. Pours hazy golden with a small white head. Aroma of wheat, lemon, sweet fruit. Taste is rather week, but with some wheat, banana, some sourness, lemon. Thin to medium body, soft carbonation, thin mouthfeel. Drinkable, but boring wheat. 130311
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Apr 2011
at 02:29
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tap @ Freshcraft, Denver. Pours dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma and taste of roasted malt, raisins, caramel. Medium body and carbonation. Rather sweet, but ok beer. 130311
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Apr 2011
at 02:25
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Tap at the brewery - slightly lighter and cleaner than their Ofest - a bit of clean cane sugar sweetness, as well as some light toffee/caramelization in the flavor, complimented by a light note of toasted grains - mild nuttiness on the tail end - straightforward - approachable - no discernible flaws - just lacks any standout character.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Mar 2011
at 15:52
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tap at the brewery - clear gold - lively pour with a compact head - a bit herbal and grassy up front, followed quickly by a clean, honey sweetness and soft herbal notes - hops return through the middle and lead to a somewhat crisp finish - still, a bit too sweet for my taste for such a low abv pils - no major flaws, though.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Mar 2011
at 15:48