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A one pint can purchased at the Total Wine on Hulen St. in Fort Worth. I don’t see an imperial amber ale often so I’ve been anticipating this tasting. I have the Cowtown tulip glass in place for a pour and that is what I do. The body is dark cardinal red completed by a tall head of creamy parchment tan foam. I smell plenty of grain and a small bit of hops. The taste is more substantial, I get toasted bread, some cedar pine, a touch of caramel sweetness, cardboard and a nice little bitterness concluding. The lacing has to be pointed out, best I’ve encountered in some time. As good as I hoped for and that doesn’t happen frequently.

Tried from Can on 27 Sep 2025 at 22:15

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7.8

KevinReddirt (2104) reviewed Rye On Rye from Boulevard Brewing Company 2 months ago

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

A 12 oz bottle I got from Half Time, the label indicates an abv of 13.2% and 15 IBUs. Not sure what to expect, that can be why I try them. A tulip glass from a Houston brewery no longer around, I pull the cap and pour. The appearance is a mahogany brown body completed by a thin skim of tawny tan foam. The taste is interesting enough, scorched grain from the rye I assume, some bitterness, malt, syrup and a touch of dark plums. Quite dense in sensation, the alcohol shows around the edges. Good beer but not really my thing to drink again.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Sep 2025 at 00:39

8.1

KevinReddirt (2104) reviewed Hopadillo Imperial IPA from Karbach Brewing 2 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

I spotted this 1 pint, 3.2 oz can at the better HEB in town this past weekend. The can is sleeved-up to keep it cool while I do my review. Great Heights snifter ready, I pour and see an unclear dark gold body with an appropriate cover of icy white foam. The nose is rather full, there is cedar, nectarines, apricots and field. The taste is mostly WC inclined with a touch of NE style. Yellow fruit, distinct hops, grain, a bit of hard candy, malt, guava and straw. Nice to see a decent bitterness, I miss the old days. A Texas brewery of course, I’ve had several of their brews. This is the best one and I’m not a big IPA fan.

Tried on 25 Sep 2025 at 01:18

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