SaltyGrog Profile

Single from Appalachian. Might be old, who cares.

Pint glass at home.
Cinnamon ginger cookie, bittersweet nose.

Flavor is kinda good. Dry gingerbread roast, medium-low spices, heavier on the ginger & clove, which works. Finish is lightweight, dry, with gentle astringency. Can't find any obvious oxidation. Date stamp is September 2024.

Strangely good.

Tried from Can from Appalachian Vintner on 17 Oct 2025 at 23:13

5.8

SaltyGrog (4618) reviewed Amber Lager from Red Oak Brewery 4 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 5

Single from Appalachian. I think this is old.

Pint glass at home. Slight foam over in the can.

Strong off-white head. Slightly jellied Vienna body.
Deep caramel, nougat-y nose.
Sweet nougat, grainy, subtle raisin oxidation, thin, half-flat.

Meh.

Tried from Appalachian Vintner on 17 Oct 2025 at 22:49

7.8

SaltyGrog (4618) reviewed Crown Pils from Heist Brewery 4 months ago

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

Single via Appalachian for $2.84. I think this is old.

Pint glass at home.
Classy pale gold, nice clarity, medium low head fluff.
Super grassy with a wave of initial bitter citrus on the nose.
Lots of cracker & itchy grain, subtle sweetness, very faint lemon, some gentle white tea astringency. Finish isn't completely dry.
Crispy, nice bold acidity, mostly thin with some light oily texture on the finish.

Pretty good.

Tried from Can from Appalachian Vintner on 17 Oct 2025 at 22:25

SaltyGrog added a new beer Crown Pils by Heist Brewery
4 months ago

SaltyGrog is visiting Chula Vista Brewery - 3rd Avenue located in Chula Vista, United States
4 months ago

SaltyGrog added a new venue Chula Vista Brewery - 3rd Avenue located in Chula Vista, United States
4 months ago

7.9

SaltyGrog (4618) reviewed Zumbar Chocolate Coffee Imperial Stout from New English Brewing 4 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Single from Bottlecraft North Park. Pint glass at home.

Thick, heavy, black on brown pour, tall tan head.
Smell is strong, sharp, honest coffee. A little lactose, some burnt sugar, a little soot.
Thick, astringent, brutally bitter coffee. Some subtle chocolate notes & bright fruit in between all the burnt soot on the bitter endtrails. I love coffee of all kinds & this is intense.
Medium high acid, creamy, a bit warming.

It's brutally direct, but does taste good if you like strong flavors that lack refinery.

Tried from Can from Bottlecraft - North Park on 11 Oct 2025 at 03:16

7.4

SaltyGrog (4618) reviewed Blue Ridge Haze from Boojum Brewing Company 4 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 7

Aged single via Ingles mix a six trash section. 9/16/24

Pint glass at home. Long sleep in the fridge. Just clearing out some backlog.

Hazy orange honey pour, lingering frothy head.
Citrus, pineapple, grass, pithy nose.
Orange & onion, pithy, grassy, cotton candy, kinda oxidized.
Fizzy, irritating carb, medium abv, succulent delivery.

If you ignore the oxidation, this is pretty solid.

Tried from Can from Ingles Market - Asheville on 11 Oct 2025 at 02:02

SaltyGrog added a new beer Blue Ridge Haze by Boojum Brewing Company
4 months ago

7.5

SaltyGrog (4618) ticked Hop Fiend from Boojum Brewing Company 4 months ago

Tried from Draft on 11 Oct 2025 at 01:30