Tavern Ale - Williamsburg AleWerks

GeoJ

Virginia

4.7/5  rDev +26.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass.

Appearance is an opaque looking, dark brown. Almost stout/porter-like compared to other brown ales. No real head, minimal lacing. Aroma of bready malts - quite inviting.

Taste is simply wonderful. More hoppy than most brown ales. A quick hop jolt followed by malt sweetness in perfect balance. Nutty, almost chewy, mouthfeel is superb - just the right amount of carbonation, goes down so smooth that I can easily see quaffing a bunch of these. This just might be the most perfect balance of hops/malts I've ever tasted.

The hops sneak back in for a palate cleansing finish, nice and dry with an aftertaste that makes you excited to reach for the glass for the next sip. And it gets even better as the brew warms a bit.

I LOVE brown ales and porters/stouts. This is very close to a perfect cross between the styles. Not as heavy as a porter, a little less sweet than most brown ales, totally refreshing in any case.

I regret having only one bottle as part of a "make-your-own" six-pack. Can't wait to pick up a six-pack, at the very least.

Outstanding! Gives the venerable Sam Smith Nut Brown a serious run for the money, and I'm proud that's it's brewed right here in Virginia. Kudos, Williamsburg Ale Works!

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2011 23:48:01 | More by GeoJ

obywan59

Virginia

3.74/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a crystal clear deep amber with a 2 1/2 finger head. Decent lacing.

The aroma is really nutty with sweet malt.

Sweet with the flavor of light chocolate and caramel. Nutty here as well with some nice hoppy bitterness.

Moderate to moderately light in body. slight carbonation. Creamy and slightly stidky.

Decent offering for my first W. Alewerks sampling. Tasty, creamy and an easy drinker. It makes for a nice spring beer. Not too thick, not too thin.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 01:35:50 | More by obywan59

sdsimkins

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-08-2013 04:49:11 | More by sdsimkins

campfirebrew

New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-04-2013 17:11:13 | More by campfirebrew

rorjets

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +21%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Found this six pack at a local Food Lion in Newport News, VA while staying with my cousin for a visit. I wish I had picked up a couple more, as we plowed right thru the six, and they were delicious! One of the better Ales I have had recently. I will definitely search it out the next time I am in the area, as I don't think it gets wide distribution.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2013 14:18:28 | More by rorjets

rmargeson

New York

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

03-16-2013 12:06:41 | More by rmargeson

Raiders757

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-15-2013 00:01:27 | More by Raiders757

speedvagen

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

03-13-2013 08:48:45 | More by speedvagen

Mattyb79

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

02-20-2013 00:24:43 | More by Mattyb79

ckollias

Maryland

3.8/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Enjoyed this 12oz bottle out of a Belgian tulip glass.

A: Pours a dark brown hue with a thin, 2-finger, white head that quickly dissipates leaving a wispy lace.

S: Malty aroma with a mild hop background.

T: Smooth malty flavor with hints of caramel and finishes slightly hoppy.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Decent brown ale – not my favorite offering from Aleworks.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 02:05:37 | More by ckollias

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

01-31-2013 15:16:00 | More by Thorpe429

Antonius08

Florida

4/5  rDev +7.5%

01-10-2013 18:46:33 | More by Antonius08

nitter

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

12-28-2012 01:21:25 | More by nitter

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +7.5%

12-20-2012 08:03:41 | More by grahamboudreaux

mrterdferguson

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

12-17-2012 03:07:36 | More by mrterdferguson

sailorastro

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

12-10-2012 20:00:46 | More by sailorastro

TribeBeerDrinker

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

12-07-2012 21:30:23 | More by TribeBeerDrinker

cackalacky

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

11-25-2012 05:23:28 | More by cackalacky

Dave_Treat

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

10-21-2012 23:38:59 | More by Dave_Treat

Zonian1

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.5%

10-21-2012 12:49:32 | More by Zonian1

RyanMcCaughey

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

10-20-2012 01:14:12 | More by RyanMcCaughey

ncaudle

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

10-13-2012 14:53:44 | More by ncaudle

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

08-03-2012 01:24:19 | More by WDJersey

2dogbrew

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

07-19-2012 23:53:18 | More by 2dogbrew

TheHoppiest

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

07-16-2012 23:23:55 | More by TheHoppiest