Uncommon Brewers

Microbrewery in Santa Cruz, California, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2007

Closed in 2021

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303 Potrero St, Ste 40H, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States

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4.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3.5

Fresh can drunk Summer 2012
I hate traditionalists, and I love experimentation, but....but....kaffir lime....in a Belgian Dubbel?????Yes, they have succeeded in being uncommon. Congratulations. Pushing the envelope is great. Throwing a bunch of random shit against the wall to see what sticks in a whole nother thing. This did not stick. Sweet (too much so) with more of an underfermented amber ale flavor than that of a Belgian ale. Lemongrass is overdone, lime is overdone, coriander is overdone. Wow. Fortunately I was given this to try and did not spend money on it. Friend couldnt give the rest of the 4 pack away. Another big yikes. If you’re going to ruin a beer or go over the top, at least make it fun (Crime and Punishment come to mind, maybe some Brew Dog stuff, etc....)

Tried from Can on 30 May 2015 at 20:45


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Draft at Taps Beer Bar, Kuala Lumpur. Poured a clear medium amber with a frothy white head. The aroma is doughy yeast. The flavour is moderate sweet with a smooth, yeast, resin, toffee caramel, alcohol bitter palate. Medium bodied with average carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 30 May 2015 at 11:02


6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Draught at 3 små rum, May 18, 2015.Black color, dark brown head. Light acidic, roasted scent. Light acidic, metallic taste. Metallic aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness.

Tried on 18 May 2015 at 15:10


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

16 ounce can. Pours a mostly clear dark red brown color with a small white head. A nice smooth coffee and chocolate toast nose. The flavor is berries, toast, light smoke, fruity hops. Very flavorful and smooth. Nice. I love me some hoppy brown ales, and pork is a bonus.

Tried from Can on 07 May 2015 at 00:04


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Can. Pours a pitch black hue with a small beige head. A big sweet malty chocolate nose. The flavor is tobacco, dark fruit, dark cherry especially, some ash and very milky. Solid. Drinkable.

Tried from Can on 06 May 2015 at 02:10


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Tap@Taphouse, Copenhagen - dark brown verging black coloured pour. Roasted malty aroma and taste, chocolate, caramel, some dark fruits. Decent.

Tried from Draft on 24 Apr 2015 at 15:39


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Dark brown color with beige head. Aroma of spices and a bit tartness. Taste is fresh and spicy, but dark at the same time. Lemongrass, yes, Kefir - maybe that’s where the tartness comes from. A super-special beer. I like it.

Tried on 11 Apr 2015 at 14:51


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

From tap. Pours cloudy orange with a small white head. Floral, wineous and smooth fruity. Wooden and slight oaky. Smooth fruity. Wineous and smooth lingering fruity into the finish.

Tried from Draft on 02 Apr 2015 at 09:42


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Keg at the CP&K, 13/03/15. Very lightly hazed golden with a decent off white swirl. Nose is tarte apricot, melon, tangerine, light funk, candied fruit. Taste comprises peach, vanilla, candied fruit peel, tangerine, apricot, tarte fruit notes, wooded tones. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Decent Belgo, subtle BA, doesn’t get too sweet.

Tried from Can on 24 Mar 2015 at 08:15


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Draft at Taps Beer Bar, Kuala Lumpur. Poured a clear dark amber with a thin broken white head. The aroma is big sweet floral, rose petals, zesty citrus, crunchy "PEZ" sweeties dissolved in lemonade and love juice...OMG it’s gorgeous! Oh er... It turns out that was the aroma of the cute girl that sat next to me at the bar! Compose yourself man! Ahem. Time to start again. The aroma is bretty yeast, vinous citrus. The flavour is moderate sour with an acid lemon citrus aspirin mineral palate. Medium bodied with soft carbonation. I wished the girl of my dreams would come back! Damn showers. Probably should have take one this month :-)

Tried from Draft on 13 Mar 2015 at 09:22