DSG (25977) reviewed Smash Pilsner Saaz from Shita Brewery 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle sample at a tasting at Stas' place. Hazy yellow. Graininess, a bit of noble hops, sweetish, bitterish finish.
TDA (6957) reviewed Smoked Rye Stout from Shita Brewery 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle, almost no head, very dark but not opaque brown color, aroma of smoke and chocolate, mellow bitter chocolate aroma with some smoke and plums in the back, creamy mouthfeel. Very nicely balanced, well made.
DSG (25977) reviewed Syrah Grapes Special Edition from Shita Brewery 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle sample at a tasting at troubles' place. Thanks troubles. Amber. Grapes, malt, caramel, sweetish, medium-bodied. Boring.
DSG (25977) reviewed Pinot Noir Grapes Special Edition from Shita Brewery 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Bottle sample at a tasting at troubles' place. Thanks troubles. Slightly hazy amber. Malt, caramel, some grapes, sweetish, medium-bodied.
TDA (6957) reviewed Syrah Grapes Special Edition from Shita Brewery 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle, small bubbly head, very cloudy lightish brown color, aroma and flavor of dark chocolate, plums, some wininess and a bit of yeast behind, a little too boozy, pleasant fruity chocolate aftertaste. Very nice, the better of the three.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle, small stable bubbly head, quite clear very deep red color, sour winey aroma, lots of yeastiness and wood, also some vanila, plum fruitiness, vanila and yeast, light sweetness, noticable bitterness, medium bodied, just a light hint of raisins in the end. Nice and enjoyable but not really Pinot Noirish.
TDA (6957) reviewed Smash Pilsner Saaz from Shita Brewery 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle, medium bubbly head, light hazy and a bit intense yellow color, aroma of yeast, light bread and some herbs, flavor of light bread, se yeastiness and just a hint of honey, light sweetness, medium herbal bitterness. Nice
TDA (6957) reviewed Pumpkin Ale from Shita Brewery 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
Draught at KIshkashta, almost no head, very cloudy quite dark orange color, cooked pumpkin, cake, candy and just a bit of spice, a little too sweet. Dtinkable but not too good.
TDA (6957) reviewed Rye Russian Imperial Stout from Shita Brewery 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle, almost no head whatsoever, very dark but not opaque brown color, coconut, wax, wood, cinnamon, toasted almost burned notes, dark chocolate and chocolate cake, pleasant mild bitterness quite dry. Nice and balanced, quite enjoyable.
DSG (25977) reviewed Rye Russian Imperial Stout from Shita Brewery 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle sample at a tasting at troubles' place. Thanks Lior D. Black tan foam. Roast, soy sauce, chocolate, alcohol, sweetish and umami, a bit of rye, bitterish finish, a bit ashy. Full-bodied, rounded. Pretty nice.