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 Midnight Solis from Cigar City Brewing 8 months ago

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

Bottle. Pours opaque black, small tan head, decent lacing. Aroma is rich, cocoa, espresso, coconut, fudge, bourbon. Flavor is full sweet, light plus bitter. Full body. Creamy mouthfeel.

Tried on 30 May 2025 at 02:08

8.9

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Double Barrel V.S.O.D. from Revolution Brewing Company 8 months ago

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

Can with thanks 2 Homer! Pours opaque black, medium tan head, good lacing. Aroma is oak, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, cocoa. Flavor is medium plus sweet, light plus bitter. A bit boozy, medium plus body. Gr8, but hot

Tried from Can on 28 May 2025 at 04:12

8.4

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Docta-Ron from Russian River Brewing Company 8 months ago

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

Bottle. Pours slightly hazy yellow, medium white head, good lacing. Aroma is dank, tropical, guava, mango, passionfruit, pot. Flavor is light sweet, light bitter. Medium body. Nicely done, as would be expected.

Tried from Bottle from Royal Wines and Spirits on 26 May 2025 at 00:46

Bytemesis updated a beer: Docta-Ron brewed by Russian River Brewing Company
8 months ago

8.3

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Brooklyn Diamonds from Cellarmaker Brewing Company 8 months ago

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

Can. Pours hazy yellow, medium white head, fluffy with good lacing. Aroma is tropical, passionfruit, guava, hints of pot. Flavor is light sweet, light bitter. Medium body. Good.

Tried from Can on 25 May 2025 at 04:30

7.9

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Paso Parabola from Firestone Walker Brewing 8 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Pours clear mahogany, small tan head, good lacing. Aroma is bourbon, oak, vinous notes, cocoa, dark roast, molasses. Flavor is medium sweet, light plus bitter. Hint of smoke. Medium plus body.

Tried from Bottle on 24 May 2025 at 01:41

Bytemesis added a new beer Paso Parabola by Firestone Walker Brewing
8 months ago

6.3

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed New England IPA from Fabrica de Bere Bună / Zăganu 8 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 5.5

Hazy sorry golden yellow, medium off white head, good lacing. Aroma is pine, grapefruit, grass, honey. Flavor is light sweet, light bitter. Interesting. Not terrible

Tried from Bottle on 23 May 2025 at 01:58

7.5

Bytemesis (16229) reviewed Thomas Hardy's Ale (2003 - 2008) from Hanlons Brewery 8 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle, 2004 vintage. Thanks john!. Pours hazel, no head, no lacing. Aaron's is molasses, raisin, prune. Oxidized, rich. Flavor is quite sweet, light plus bitter. Medium body.

Tried on 22 May 2025 at 04:12