Bytemesis Profile

Bytemesis

Silicon Valley, United States 🇺🇸 Admin

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One of the RateBeer diaspora, long time admin, still ticking but definitely on the back end of that bell curve. Not trading anymore and content with enjoying good local brews and a bit of exploration when I travel

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8.3

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Barrel Aged Cilice (Vanilla) from Garagiste Meadery 6 months ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Pours clear deep purple, no head, no lacing. Aroma is berries, honey, raspberry, currant. Flavor is sweet, rich, complex. Full body.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Jul 2025 at 02:25

8.9

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Open Drums: Batch #2 from Private Press Brewing 6 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle. Pours opaque mahogany, small beige head, good lacing. Aroma is rich and decadent. Toasted sugars, toffee, bourbon, hint of port. Flavor is sweet, light plus bitter. Full body.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Jul 2025 at 19:10

Bytemesis added a new beer Open Drums: Batch #2 by Private Press Brewing
6 months ago

Bytemesis added a new beer Open Drums by Private Press Brewing
6 months ago

8.3

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed The Keep - Volume VI from Magnanimous Brewing 6 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Bottle thanks to Homer! Pours clear chestnut, small beige head, decent lacing. Aroma is rich werthers, toffee, bourbon, vanilla. Flavor is medium plus sweet, light plus bitter. Medium plus body. Good.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Jul 2025 at 19:06

Bytemesis added a new beer The Keep - Volume VI by Magnanimous Brewing
6 months ago

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager from Kirkland Signature / Costco Wholesale Corporation 6 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can. Pours clear golden yellow, medium white head, good lacing. Aaron's is grain, bread, noble hop. Flavor is light sweet, light plus bitter. Light body. Decent

Tried from Can on 13 Jul 2025 at 02:28

9.1

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Life Is Round Blend #4 from Private Press Brewing 6 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Bottle. Pours deep mahogany, small tan head, good lacing. Aroma is rich, cocoa, bourbon, toffee, fudge, vanilla, hint of loamy earth, molasses. Flavor is sweet, light plus bitter, rich, decadent. Full body, silky mouthfeel.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Jul 2025 at 02:04

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Bourbon County Brand Stout - Eagle Rare 2-Year Reserve (2023) from Goose Island Beer Company 7 months ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle. Pours clear black, small tan head, good lacing. Aroma is rich, cocoa, bourbon, vanilla charred wood. Flavor is medium sweet, light plus bitter. Well integrated. Medium plus body. Really nice.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Jul 2025 at 01:16

6.5

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Hot Pink Sherburps from Alvarado Street Brewery 7 months ago

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

Can. Pours hazy pink lemonade, small fizzy off white head, some lacing. Aroma is grapefruit, cherry, lactose. Flavor is light tart, fruity. Hint of artificial sweetener. Medium body
4,6,6,4,12

Tried from Can on 08 Jul 2025 at 20:12