Weekapaug Gruit Ale
Cambridge Brewing Company

Weekapaug Gruit AleWeekapaug Gruit Ale
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From:
Cambridge Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Gruit / Ancient Herbed Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 15.24%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
92
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 29, 2016
Added:
Feb 23, 2004
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  7
Unhopped Herbal Beer
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Reviewed by brother_rebus from Maine

3.99/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
And old bottle. Probably from 2013 or thereabouts. very peculiar. One of. The Most unique beers i have ever had. Dark copper brown. Some bubbles. Not much head smells like burnt things. And a caramelized maneur, but in a good way. Tastes somewhat grainy, with a berry or fresh plum or cherry like fruit essence, followed by lemony, non-citrusy tartness, and kind of disappeard with a dlight peppery taste. Feel is somewhat carbed, but low. And one the lemon tartness arrives, it turns to water midpallet and just vanished. Ghosted. Good interesting brew. Shall sesrch again.
Aug 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by jbarletto from Massachusetts

May 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by Mikexw from New York

May 09, 2016
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.81/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Reddish brown color. A bit hazy. Modest head that settles quickly to rim bubbles. Some spots but a clean glass otherwise.

Spicy with heather and lavender aromas. I also get some cinnamon and gingerbread.

Sweet with the aforementioned spices. Think good Christmas ale. Chewy body and the carbonation is muted. The aftertaste is malty with darker (read toasty) flavors. No hop but the spice comes through throughout the tasting.
Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Aisha from Massachusetts

Mar 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.4 by AirBob from Massachusetts

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by acurtis from New Jersey

Feb 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by kjkinsey from Texas

Mar 22, 2015
 
Rated: 2 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by TGPrinos from Massachusetts

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by cestlavie from New York

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by lesdemonsamaporte from Massachusetts

Feb 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Janeinma from Massachusetts

Feb 02, 2014
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Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland

4.15/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
From BeerAdvocate magazine Issue #65 (June 2012):

LOOK: Tawny amber, off-white lacing

SMELL: Damp earth, roots, mushrooms, herbal, fresh, intense rosemary

TASTE: Lively, creamy, prickly, tart, lemongrass, herbal, tea, pith, bark, earth, brown bread, leaf, dry

Brewed with hand-picked herbs, sweet gale, yarrow and wild rosemary, this unhopped throwback to ancient days is a unique brew today. Some suggest mind altering. We’d have to agree. This is a must-try for those looking to expand their palates and minds beyond the norm; don’t serve too cold. Phish fans, rejoice.
Sep 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by harsley from Massachusetts

Jul 26, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by hopley from Massachusetts

Jun 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by shehateme from Massachusetts

May 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by In_Control_Mike from Massachusetts

May 05, 2013
Weekapaug Gruit Ale from Cambridge Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 92 ratings