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Morning Train from Birdsong Brewing Company was the one that did it!
2 months ago


6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
7 week old pint can
A: Black with a lasting pillow of dark tan foam.
S: Hints of coffee, bitter chocolate and roasted grains.
T: Follows the nose but with a hit of oats and balancing sweetness.
M: Light carbonation and smooth texture from the oats. Light and thin.
O: Light and approachable. Smooth, Easy drinking stout. Pretty good.
Tried from Can on 19 Feb 2026 at 23:11

malvrich updated a beer: Morning Train brewed by Birdsong Brewing Company
2 months ago


6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
3 month old can
A: Mostly clear turbulent pale gold with a short but thick white head. Short retention to a lasting pad and ring.
S: Floral notes and underripe citrus. Lemon or grapefruit pith and sweet bread.
T: Bitter and pithy with mainly lemon lime citrus ending with pungent herbs.
M: Light to average carbonation, resinous feel and somehow heavier than expected body.
O: Tasty and actually quite similar to the original but I'd like to find a fresher can.
Tried from Can on 17 Feb 2026 at 23:52

malvrich added a new beer Hop Drop Light by NoDa Brewing Company
3 months ago


6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Month old can
A: Clear pale gold with little head or lace save a lasting ring.
S: Floral and lemon lime citrus aroma with a bit of wood.
T: Contrary to the description I find it pretty bitter and heavy on citrus pith and pulp; again mainly lemon lime with a woody malt hit joining.
M: Light and crisp with prickly carbonation and a bit of an oily feel.
O: Nice to see a new session ale and this one is pretty good.
Tried from Can on 13 Feb 2026 at 01:13


6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
6 week old can
A: Clear dark mahogany with a tall, long lasting tan head and thick lace.
S: Mild coffee with autumn leaves, caramel and light herbs.
T: Much more pronounced coffee. Rich and bitter with little caramel sweetness. A bit dry at the end.
M: Medium light with ample soft carbonation and a smooth oatsy mouthfeel.
O: Simple but good flavor and nice texture. Nice.
Tried from Can on 04 Feb 2026 at 22:34

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
3 month old pint can
A: Clear dark brown with a short beige head. Good retention and sheet lace.
S: Light hints of chocolate, molasses and caramel. Quite sweet.
T: Dry and lightly bitter with earthy and leafy hop notes. A bit of cocoa powder. Very low sweetness.
M: Light and crisply carbonated with a pretty clean dry finish.
O: Tasty though light and crisp enough to pass for an amber. Not bad.
Tried from Can from Total Wine & More - Raleigh (North Hills), NC on 25 Jan 2026 at 20:16

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
3 week old can
A: Tall frothy head atop a clear hay yellow body. End of glass retention and thick patches of lace.
S: Very floral with hints of citrus, honeysuckle and bread dough.
T: Moderately bitter with pronounced lemon pulp and citrus pith. Light pine and woody notes at the end.
M: Light body, average carbonation and lightly resinous finish.
O: Simple but lovely! I'll be stocking up on this one while it's around.
Tried from Can from Food Lion - Durham on 23 Dec 2025 at 22:51