Smuttynose Bloom - Smuttynose Brewing Company

redsoxfan73

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-16-2013 20:13:10 | More by redsoxfan73

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

05-21-2013 02:28:29 | More by ShemRahBoo

geocool

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

05-18-2013 23:36:22 | More by geocool

smutty33

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-07-2013 12:09:31 | More by smutty33

Dizbro21

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

05-07-2013 07:57:16 | More by Dizbro21

davey101

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-05-2013 03:23:36 | More by davey101

fmccormi

New York

3.83/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Straight pour from a 1L swing-top growler filled at the Syracuse Real Food Co-op less than an hour before to my nice Tired Hands oversized wine glass; sixtel was tapped this morning, I believe. A BPA brewed with edible flowers, eh?

Appearance (4.5): What a lovely pour: a good three fingers of rocky, mixed fat and small bubbles composing a custard-colored foam rises off the pour, dying down to a patchy film on the surface of the beer, leaving thin patches of suds, arcs, and splotchy collars of lace around the glass early on, and a solid sheet on the far side later on. The body is a rich, auburn-amber color with a chill haze.

Smell (4.25): Lavender and chamomile are the most obvious notes right off the bat, but there’s also an interesting, almost watery-smelling vegetable note in there, like fresh cucumber—not a gross “vegetable” scent whatsoever, and in fact it’s lovely and refreshing.

Taste (3.5): Chamomile is immediately evident, along with a very light, peppery spiciness that hangs out in back; the malt comes off with a rich, spicy, bready, almost rye-like character that’s very understated (rich, but veeery restrained), along with a molasses sweetness underpinning the whole affair. There’s also a (not surprisingly) unidentified floral note that goes through the whole thing, that’s slightly lemony and tastes slightly like oregano. Very interesting.

Mouthfeel (4.25): Quite nice, with a restrained carbonation that tingles very lightly and dissipates quietly and a medium-weight body that finishes juuust on the dry side. Very quaffable, and does not drink like 6+% ABV—more like in the 4% range.

Overall (3.75): This is a pretty good beer, essentially a decent Belgian Amber with strong floral characteristics, though the chamomile seems to come off a bit stronger than I’d like. Definitely enjoyed drinking it and I appreciate the experiment, but it’s not quite as magical as I admit I was hoping. Worth a shot, if you see it somewhere and like Belgian Ambers.

Serving type: growler

04-30-2013 01:12:11 | More by fmccormi

inlimbo77

Delaware

3.79/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

750ml, 782 of 950 bottles (2/13 release)
HF stemmed wine glass

A: Slighty hazy orange. Good carbonation. Thin layer of off white head. Forms a collar. Sticky lacing sheeting is left on the glass.

S: Smells like a golden ale. Belgian yeast. But also those floral notes. Good amount of really spring like smells.

T: It's a nice Belgian golden ale. Nothing more nothing less. Some spice on the tip of the tongue from the yeast. Some soft bready notes. Some floral flavors. Dry and refreshing finish. Clean.

M: Medium bodied. High carbo.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 13:21:39 | More by inlimbo77

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.7/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Bottle 780 of 950. Poured into a snifter, the beer is a vibrant, slightly hazed, deep caramel-copper coloring with a thin, sparse layer of surface film and a very rapid, steady flow of carbonation bubbling. Lots of pressure when the cork was popped, also. Aromas of evergreen, mint, rose, and hyacinth. More layers on the nose as you drink, but I'm not that well versed in the world of flower and fauna. Very floral is the only way to sum it all up. Flavors are well blended, but almost muting of each other. There is a deep honey sweet backbone, with some peppery and oregano notes, and highlights of rose, jasmine, and lavender. Drinking this reminds me of all of the characteristics you are inundated with when you step into a greenhouse at a flower shop. It's a very layered blast to your taste and smell, and it works. There are some funky notes throughout, reminiscent of a Belgian yeast strain, with cherry and fig sweetness sprinkled throughout, as well. Very bold flavors on a body that starts sharp on the tongue, but smooths out across the palate. Peppery and roasty aftertaste, with a blast of chai at the very end. A fairly quick, clean finish. Very interesting beer. Tasty and unique.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 00:52:16 | More by GarthDanielson

John_Schlaffer

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-21-2013 22:24:12 | More by John_Schlaffer

JasonSiedman

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

04-20-2013 17:44:40 | More by JasonSiedman

Hairrrrrrrr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

04-12-2013 01:57:14 | More by Hairrrrrrrr

ScottStache

Massachusetts

1/5  rDev -73.2%

04-12-2013 01:47:09 | More by ScottStache

aorloski

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

04-07-2013 16:23:30 | More by aorloski

jbertsch

Massachusetts

4.44/5  rDev +19%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5

Bottle 213 of 950. Bottled february 2013.

Poured into a wine glass.

Appearance is dark copper. White head is a touch fizzy and fades to a ring.

Aroma is wonderful. Great for spring. A potourri of flowers and spice. Lavender is noticeable among other flowers i dont know the name of.

The flavor matches the aroma. A touch of belgian cadi malt sweetness hits first, but is quickly taken over by a spiciness and the sense of dry earthy herbs. Lavender noticeable aagain, but the sense of sage comes through as well (though i know it's not in the recipe). Slight fruity malt rears its head again at the end.

Mouthfeel is refreshing and dry, though once it sits for 5 minutes it gets a tough watery and thin.

Overall, this doesnt taste like a belgian pale...it tastes much more like a gruit. Frankly its very enjoyable and delicious. All the flowers used really meld well without adding too much bitterness. Rather, they provide layers of interesting flavor and some dryness.

Recomended.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 14:38:57 | More by jbertsch

rab53

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

04-04-2013 00:53:06 | More by rab53

klawburke

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

03-30-2013 21:13:48 | More by klawburke

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

03-18-2013 03:16:27 | More by outoffocus

SuyoonShin

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-18-2013 03:10:14 | More by SuyoonShin

SirHefeweizen

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -46.4%

03-16-2013 19:04:44 | More by SirHefeweizen

DruRho

Maryland

3/5  rDev -19.6%

03-16-2013 18:58:02 | More by DruRho

ryanov

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-16-2013 18:04:35 | More by ryanov

MenardMa

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-16-2013 17:45:45 | More by MenardMa