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ogivlado (19466) reviewed Amber Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottled 330ml. -from Sopal Zagreb. 4.3% Amber coloured, medium sized creamy pale beige head, lively carbonation, dust and caramel in the nose. Sweetish malty, dusty, light caramel and earthy notes with discreet floral touch in the finish.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle, 0.33l. Cloudy copper pour, two finger frothy off-white head, medium retention, sticky lacing on the glass. Somewhat stale on the nose, wet grass, cardboard, herbal and honey notes in the background. Medium body, medium carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, slightly chewy. Refreshingly fizzy. Bitter taste balanced with mild sweetness in the background. Aroma of wet grass, toasted malt, honey. Herbs and spices, candy, minerals, floral notes. Slightly sticky, mild fruity notes. Long lasting finish, dry, lingering bitterness. Good.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Amber Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle, 0.33l. Deep amber pour, two finger frothy off-white head, long lasting, good retention. Sticky lacing on the glass. Malty on the nose, toasted caramel, bready, herbal and fruity notes in the background. Light body, medium carbonation, lively. Watery mouthfeel and texture, lightweight, fizzy, refreshing. Easily drinkable. Balanced bittersweet taste. Somewhat weak aroma, watered down. Caramel malt, bread, grass. Herbal notes, spice, floral and fruity notes. Mild hop bitterness lingering in the background. Short lasting finish. Slightly watery but solid thirst quencher. Ok.
nephirem (2599) reviewed IPA from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottle, 0.33l. Hazy copper pour, thin frothy off-white head, medium retention, broken lacing on the glass. Herbal and yeasty nose, fruity citrus notes in the background. Medium body, medium carbonation, lively. Average mouthfeel and texture, lightweight, fizzy, prickly. Refreshing and easily drinkable. Bitter taste balanced with mild sweet and sour notes. Aroma of herbs, spice, grassy hops, yeast. Floral notes, minerals, earthy, citrus peel. Somewhat strong bitterness lingering in the background. Slightly sticky. Long lasting finish, dry, herbal, bitter. Enjoyable.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Dark Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle, 0.33l. Deep amber/brown pour, two finger soapy beige head, good retention, lots of lacing on the glass. Sweet and roasty on the nose, caramel, bread, dried fruits. Light smoke in the background. Light body, soft carbonation. Average mouthfeel and texture, lightweight, watery, slightly fizzy. Roasty bittersweet taste. Aroma of smoke, toasted caramel, bread, grains. Cardboard, toffee. Somewhat weird aftertaste. Short lasting finish, bitter, roasty. Mediocre.
Hrabren (9642) reviewed Dark Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
0.33 l sample bottle, thanks to PriMarius who shared it with Zanjko, PBF_korica and myself. Clear dark brown, small off-white head. Minimal head. Aroma is lightly fruity, red fruit, roasty, chocolate but unclean fermentation fermentation profile. Soft acidity on the nose. Soft toffee notes. Flavour is rough roasty notes, chocolate, toffee, some dried fruit and red fruit, lightly estery. Cardboard. Dry finish, some bitterness.
Hrabren (9642) reviewed Amber Lager from Big Joseph 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
0.33 l sample bottle, thanks to PriMarius for sharing with Zanjko, PBF_korica and myself. Clear amber, minimal head. Aroma is cardboard, caramel, some bready and earthy notes. Flavour is sweet caramel, cardboard, toasty, lightly bready notes. Hops minimal to none. Minimal bitterness. Light, a bit thin, soft carbonation. Light dry finish.