5 Years Later
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.

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From:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
10%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 11.36%
Reviews:
71
Ratings:
116
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 13, 2015
Added:
Feb 16, 2011
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  16
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Rated: 3.81 by StoutSnob40 from California

Apr 13, 2015
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Reviewed by PERDIDOUSA from New Jersey

5/5  rDev +23.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Probably the best beer I've ever tasted. Had it with a cheese platter at Gramercy Tavern in NYC in Jan 2015, which means this particular bottle had been cellared for at least 3 years.
Poured a deep dark black, with intense smells and a taste that lingered long after the meal was over.
Drink it if you find it!
Mar 22, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Reviewed from tasting notes. Sherry, alcohol and cocoa on the nose. Pours deep dark opaque chestnut to mahagony under a 3” finely bubbled foam cap. Rich chocolate caramel rolls over the tongue bringing roas, coffee, alcohol and a bitter hop accent by the finish. Very creamy texture and a medium full body.
Mar 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by mschantz from Colorado

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by mtomlins from Canada (ON)

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.85 by spinrsx from Canada (ON)

Dec 16, 2014
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.9/5  rDev -3.7%
Appearance: Looks like a porter, with the fudge brown liquid capped by several inches of foam; nice retention and an impressive display of lace (4.75)

Smell: A cross between fudge and charcoal with a likely gap where the hops used to be (3.75)

Taste: Burnt toast with a smear of melted chocolate; the hops that are left still make a statement, struggling to add a piney tone; the malt lingers into the finish (3.75)

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate to high carbonation (4.25)

Overall: When I bought this bottle I didn't research the style, thinking that a 5 year anniversary beer would be a barleywine or an old ale; oh well, my mistake....this is still a decent beer but nothing like what the Captain intended (3.75)
Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

May 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Mar 23, 2014
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Reviewed by Durge from Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
A solid jet black color with a big bubbled light tan ring on top and significant lacing. The aroma is easy to catch as soon as you open the bottle. Deep licorice and nutty leaf. Malt-peat and light rhubarb, smoked oak. It's beautiful. The flavor hits a little harder with heavy dark chocolate malt, more licorice-molasses and a hint of meaty smoke. As is usually is the case this big beer only improves as it warms. The body is full but not syrupy or cloying. Carbonation is subtle for a solid, slick feel. Alcohol is a bit evident but not intrusive at all. Awesome dark ale.
Nov 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

Jun 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jkane101 from New Jersey

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by resistdefy from District of Columbia

Apr 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Shilt from Virginia

Mar 27, 2013
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Reviewed by Justin_Neff from Ohio

4.08/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into 50W tulip glass - bottle received from zipper8650

A: Pours a very dark brown with a beige, 2 finger, silky head. In a couple short minutes the head settles into a thin, creamy ring. Leaves a good, sticky lacing.

S: Nose is very piney and hop forward. A good amount of roast which comes off as more chocolate than anything else. A hint of citrus notes as well. Hints of molasses and dark figgy-type fruits as well.

T: Very hoppy. High bitterness. There is a lot of sweet and roasted malt at the finish, which balances to the hop bitterness well. Coffee, mixed with some smokey pine, and bites of licorice sticks.

M: Medium body. Dry. High Carbonation. A little boozy.

O: Captain Lawrence continues to impress me. This one has a great balance of hoppy and malty with a high level of complexity.
Feb 26, 2013
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Reviewed by Willytee3 from New York

3.97/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
750 ml Bottle into tulip

Pours a dark chocolate brown with red highlights in light. Rich foamy latte colored head.
Smells of rich milk chocolate with bitter dark chocolate notes. Some toasted Malts, a touch of blackstrap sweetness. Foamy bubbles cling with some sticky lacing.
Tastes of coffee with chocolate undertones, dark bitter bite. Dry bitter bite, stovepipe with a touch of sweetness followed by licorice and earth. Unsweetened chocolate finish.
Feels medium body and chalky.
A touch of booze comes through as it warms.
Jan 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by thebouch01 from Pennsylvania

Nov 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by imperialking from Illinois

Nov 13, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by DoogeeZ from New York

Oct 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.75 by meaghan2k from New York

Sep 27, 2012
5 Years Later from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 116 ratings