Grail Ale - Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.

brentk56

North Carolina

3.83/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a burnt orange color with a beige cap; a strand or two of lace is left behind

Smell: Caramel and light fruit; not as much butterscotch as I was expecting, but it smells very English

Taste: Opens with a caramel apple flavor that add some earthy bitterness by mid-palate; although the brown sugar sweetness lingers well after the swallow, the earthy bitter flavors kick up a notch as well to balance out the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body but rather highly carbonated

Drinkability: Carbonation issues aside, this is a surprisingly good amber that drinks more like an ESB

Thanks, sliverX, for the opportunity

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2011 19:28:38 | More by brentk56

Focusf111

Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -24.2%

05-16-2013 02:48:19 | More by Focusf111

csustar001

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +30.9%

05-03-2013 20:06:52 | More by csustar001

MadScientist

New York

3/5  rDev -17.4%

03-27-2013 02:58:40 | More by MadScientist

captainhowdy39

New York

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

03-21-2013 20:18:09 | More by captainhowdy39

Brad007

Vermont

3.89/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a darkish-amber color with a huge head that fades quickly. I love the color of both the beer itself and the head.

A good balance of sweet, crisp malt with just a touch of floral and pine. Could be buttery as well.

Light and fluffy upfront due to the floral tone with just the right amount of sweet, buttery malt. Very flavorful for 5%. Slightly reminiscent of Roxy Rolles from a certain VT brewery but with less focus on the hops.

Lingering floral notes and buttery malt punctuate the mouthfeel. Carbonation is well-done, aiding in a clean finish.

Definitely one of the better examples of this style that I've had recently. Worth a shot.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2013 23:50:17 | More by Brad007

DmanGTR

New York

4/5  rDev +10.2%

01-29-2013 17:53:47 | More by DmanGTR

Andragos

New York

2.75/5  rDev -24.2%

12-30-2012 08:41:48 | More by Andragos

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

12-23-2012 04:43:31 | More by DrunkinYogi

thebuck

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

12-07-2012 03:44:09 | More by thebuck

flannelandbrews

4.5/5  rDev +24%

11-06-2012 23:44:05 | More by flannelandbrews

xgoodyx

4.5/5  rDev +24%

10-29-2012 20:57:11 | More by xgoodyx

ABokononist

New York

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

07-16-2012 01:14:22 | More by ABokononist

nnthom266

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

07-01-2012 02:07:13 | More by nnthom266

UncleRuckus

4/5  rDev +10.2%

06-17-2012 03:30:14 | More by UncleRuckus

OP7iK

4/5  rDev +10.2%

06-07-2012 12:03:21 | More by OP7iK

JedediahK

New York

3/5  rDev -17.4%

04-13-2012 04:40:39 | More by JedediahK

rlee1390

Indiana

3.43/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A-Cloudy ruby/amber, well carbonated, actually over carbonated, four finger fluffy head makes pouring a process.

S-Caramel, toffee, malt, some spices similar to a belgain.

T-Caramel and toffee dominate, a little bit of malt. No bitterness. Some spices. Some burnt and toasted malts. Syrup as well.

M-Light, overly carbonated once again.

O-The beer seems like it could be ok, but the overbearing carbonation is too much.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2012 02:07:23 | More by rlee1390

cheeseburger

New York

4/5  rDev +10.2%

03-04-2012 04:36:13 | More by cheeseburger

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -17.4%

02-11-2012 00:26:20 | More by RoryOMoore

logicalparadox

New York

2.5/5  rDev -31.1%

01-07-2012 06:57:13 | More by logicalparadox

StonedTrippin

Colorado

4.08/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

nice take on a red! pours a little more brown than most reds, with a brick red undertone. smells amazing, like vanilla bean but not at all sweet. flavor is well hopped and again, not at all sweet, which is common in the style. it has a certain vibe to it, like its a very old recipe (i think it actually is)... they dont make ales like this too much anymore, really distinct amongst ambers/reds. not dry like the irish ones either, it has a nice balanced finish that is devoid of any residual sugar. will definitely be drinking this one again

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 22:25:58 | More by StonedTrippin

rab53

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +10.2%

12-02-2011 04:28:52 | More by rab53

kelvarnsen

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -17.4%

11-30-2011 18:24:11 | More by kelvarnsen

avaldivia

California

4/5  rDev +10.2%

11-27-2011 17:37:45 | More by avaldivia