Barrel Select Pomegranate
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.

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From:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
86
Avg:
3.84 | pDev: 11.2%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
43
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 02, 2019
Added:
Sep 14, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  7
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Reviewed by cavedave from New York

4.03/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Cellared since purchase at Sour'd, so kept properly for 5 years.

Nice look for a wild ale, cloudy, amber, with a finger's worth of thick white topper that leaves lace and relaxes to skim.

Definite pomegranate tart fruit in the aroma, some light vinegary tart as well, general over ripe funktones, with intriguing sweetness a light and delicious accompaniment.

More tart than expected, puckering in a good way, also less sweet, full of sharp, juicy pomegranate. Many layers to the tart and funk, at times it's overpoweringly tart, at times it is earthy dry, at times there are soft layers of subtle and sharper tart notes playing off each other, at times ripe fresh fruit notes are evident. End of sip that is all about deep earthy, spicy fruit funk and puckery tart that also exhibits this morphing flavor characteristic, even getting a bit of citrus. Delicious.

Spritzy carb., med. bodied for style, easy drinking despite strong flavors, it has a soft feel, with a finish that is an intense, but clean, linger of funk and fruity tart.

Many fruited wilds turn into "sweetarts", many don't age well. This one has aged like a champ, and is not sweetartish. Worthy addition to the series and glad to have another in the cellar.
Apr 02, 2019
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Reviewed by cosmicevan from New York

4.04/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
brew poured murky orange sienna thin foamy head. nose is a bit puckery and dry little plasticy. taste however is really sour on for the fruit. pomegranate and sour with nice sweetness. very enjoyable.
Apr 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by malfunxion from New York

Apr 06, 2015
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Reviewed by rlee1390 from Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Starts with an oaky tartness. Then the fruit comes in. A little bit of grassy notes. But the finish is not quite there, it seems a little off. Maybe too acedic something?
Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.06 by CSO from Illinois

Mar 11, 2015
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Thanks to BA facesnorth for gifting me with a bottle of this. Poured into a matching CL cervoise, the brew appears a clear copper with off-white head composed of large bubbles that fades quick.

The aroma is tangy with sourness and funk. Somewhat fruity with pomelgranite, and a seedy character blending to funky in the nose like ripe cheese. Some oakiness is present smelling of vanilla. Despite the unique fruit inclusion, this smells quite familiar like most CL sours.

The taste is quite tart with oak and tannins/seedy pomelgranite character. Some soft oak like vanilla/caramel across the back. The blend of fruit to wild character is very enjoyable but as it warms up, earthy brett dominates the aftertaste.

This is medium bodied and modestly carbonated. A nice blend of tart verse fruity with the barrel still shining through. I would drink this again, nicely done.
Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by tommyguz from Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by ShanePB from Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by LehighAce06 from Pennsylvania

Jan 02, 2015
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

2.06/5  rDev -46.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Pour is light caramel, a touch of haze to it, small amount of tight white head. Nose has a bit of caramel malt, very acetic in the nose, rubbery, light pomegranate fruit. Taste is very similar, a bit malty, extremely acetic and plastic phenols, Syrupy feel, moderate carb, biting and dry finish. Not much fruit, a little.
Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Mikexw from New York

Dec 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by beernads from Florida

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Morey from Pennsylvania

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by codasnap52 from Connecticut

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.95 by Mike from New Hampshire

Nov 27, 2014
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Rated by MNishCT77 from District of Columbia

3.61/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12.7 oz. bottle purchased at the brewery (thanks, Dad); 2014 vintage; poured into my Smoke & Barrel snifter glass and drank over 30 minutes
Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by fthegiants from California

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by TubaDan from Minnesota

Nov 15, 2014
Barrel Select Pomegranate from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 43 ratings