Quilter's Irish Death - Iron Horse Brewery

KajII

North Carolina

3.43/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

[Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint]

The pour was a murky dark brown with a small (less than 1 finger) light brown fizzy head that diminished in a matter of seconds, down to just a small collar with fair light lacing.

The aroma was somewhat mild with a roasted chocolate malt and a light doughy yeast with notes of dark fruit (raisins and dates), coffee, cola, molasses and a mild alcohol tinge.

The taste was a bold malty sweet with a good strong dark fruit presence and a hint of molasses and maybe chocolate from the beginning, and then took on a nice bold roastiness with a touch of coffee and a nice mellow alcohol ending. The flavor lasted an average time after the swallow, and what was left behind is still somewhat of a tasty mystery to me.

Mouthfeel was just about medium in body with a thin dry texture and a fizzy carbonation.

Overall the brewer is correct, I just can not put this one into any one style category. All I know is it is damn tasty and I like it...

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Serving type: bottle

11-27-2012 18:33:03 | More by KajII

HKUSPC40

Washington

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-13-2013 08:47:01 | More by HKUSPC40

bvermilion

California

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-11-2013 05:18:00 | More by bvermilion

Temporalis

Washington

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-10-2013 18:01:33 | More by Temporalis

MacStinson

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-07-2013 21:48:12 | More by MacStinson

ronbo5421

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

04-23-2013 02:32:38 | More by ronbo5421

510a

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

03-30-2013 23:07:50 | More by 510a

RichH55

Illinois

5/5  rDev +32.3%

03-26-2013 17:15:11 | More by RichH55

CoryR

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-24-2013 01:29:18 | More by CoryR

Rudes

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +5.8%

03-18-2013 01:47:21 | More by Rudes

jeffeljefe

Washington

3.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A-- Black-brown. Clear? Hazy? Would need some kind of laser to tell. Thick, lasting cream-colored head, some lacing.
S-- Sweet caramelly chocalate (a little stuffed up, that's the best I can do.)
T-- Lightly sweet, roasted nuts. A little bit of brightness coming through. get the whiskey barrel in the finish
M-- medium-to-full-bodied, creamy
O-- Nice, not overly sweet in my opinion, drinkable. Not overly malty for a strong ale. Balanced and not one-note. Wouldn't drink this all the time, but it's a pleasant 22oz attitude adjustment.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 04:25:52 | More by jeffeljefe

BrienVoll

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

03-05-2013 00:18:48 | More by BrienVoll

ridglens

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

02-23-2013 23:28:13 | More by ridglens

Murrhey

Montana

3.81/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from starndard pressure-cap bomber to pint glass in high elevation Libby, Mont. Reviewed live.

A- Half-finger mocha head with long retention. Thin, opaque, mocha lacing. Color of reddish-clay, very hazy, only clarity comes from the edges.

S- Chocolate fudge, roasted malts, some brandy.

T- Strange flavors. Alcohol comes much more into play here, tastes like dark chocolate liqueur or a white Russian almost. Some fruity hoppiness (surprisingly) at the end of the drink as well. How peculiar. After the initial dark, roasted flavors, finishes very sweetly. Quite nice.

M- Smoooth. Finishes rather dry and tight.

O- Surprising beer. I liked it. It isn't drop-dead wonderful, but a nice roasty sort of ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 02:08:13 | More by Murrhey

powdersoldier

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

02-21-2013 03:27:07 | More by powdersoldier

Noboatfred

4/5  rDev +5.8%

02-10-2013 01:23:28 | More by Noboatfred

dqbeerad

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -14%

01-19-2013 02:29:02 | More by dqbeerad

Hopmodium

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -14%

01-14-2013 00:44:03 | More by Hopmodium

searsclone

Arizona

3.8/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

review is from notes. unfortunately, I did not note the glass I used.

poured cloudy root beer color with a creamy tan head that was gone almost immediately. good lacing though.

smell was roasted malts and clean. not a lot on the nose.

taste was roasted malts, earth clan hops, spices, alcohol, with a toffee sweet finish. alcohol is very well hidden.

mouthfeel is great, smooth and creamy with a light carbonation. almost like a nitro. medium body with a wet finish.

overall, highly drinkable due to the mouth felel and great balance. If this were readily available, I would have it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 20:03:24 | More by searsclone

Kevin73

Washington

2.83/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a partially transparent ruddy brown with a very thin head that disappears quickly with almost no lacing. The smell is dark chocolate and indistinguishable fruit that was not quite orange citrus which, darn it all, would have been nice. My first sip tasted distinctly like green olives, that put me off a bit. Fortunately the flavor changed and I was able to savor the sweetness of the bready malts balancing the high ABV. Still it's a thin ale with a watery back end. I guess you would classify this as a malty porter, where as porters are normally hopped, but definitely not a stout.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2012 23:33:14 | More by Kevin73

NickThePyro

Washington

4/5  rDev +5.8%

12-24-2012 04:23:10 | More by NickThePyro

cougfan2002

Washington

4/5  rDev +5.8%

12-24-2012 03:07:48 | More by cougfan2002

TerryGarcia

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +25.7%

12-08-2012 02:21:05 | More by TerryGarcia

drewone

California

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

12-05-2012 08:59:59 | More by drewone

Braz

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

11-25-2012 04:16:42 | More by Braz