Bad Penny Brown Ale - Big Boss Brewing

Brushkanna

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

06-16-2012 10:37:44 | More by Brushkanna

mralbertson

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-15-2013 01:45:42 | More by mralbertson

duceswild

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-28-2013 22:09:51 | More by duceswild

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev +10.2%

04-18-2013 23:26:08 | More by mendvicdog

SFNC

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-09-2013 01:23:27 | More by SFNC

RandyKemka

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +10.2%

04-08-2013 18:07:39 | More by RandyKemka

theleechster

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-01-2013 13:56:27 | More by theleechster

buckyp

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

03-27-2013 23:20:55 | More by buckyp

BGsWo22

New York

2/5  rDev -44.9%

03-23-2013 18:57:24 | More by BGsWo22

JMUbrew

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-21-2013 17:02:48 | More by JMUbrew

jrstamp

Connecticut

2.16/5  rDev -40.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.25

A: Dark brown. Very low carbonation, not to style.

S: Huge unappealing esters, not sure what to call them, but very unappealing. Feels like it was fermented way to warm. Almost don't want to taste this.

T: Tastes better than it smells, but it is still pretty bad. Very muted malt flavors. Definitely get a cardboard taste.

M: Medium

O: Not a fan of this at all. I think there is a process problem, maybe a very high fermentation temp to get that nose.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 01:07:55 | More by jrstamp

metalmistress1349

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +10.2%

03-20-2013 22:46:17 | More by metalmistress1349

DrinkDrankDronk

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +10.2%

03-20-2013 02:13:29 | More by DrinkDrankDronk

napetry

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

03-18-2013 00:16:52 | More by napetry

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-11-2013 22:37:56 | More by capuchinpilates

Duvel

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

03-09-2013 15:38:30 | More by Duvel

discdueler

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

02-23-2013 04:20:59 | More by discdueler

dpodratsky3

Georgia

4.21/5  rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle poured into pint glass

A: Slightly opaque deep chestnut color, not much light gets through, ruby around the edges, head is very small and light, reduces to a thin spotty film

S: Distinct sweet toffee aroma, very sweet caramel malt aroma, but its pleasant

T: Has a big bold malt flavor, very full and deep feeling, has some caramel toffee flavor but also has lighter toasted malt flavor, hints of a deeper roast are barely perceptible, clean spicy, floral hops help cut some of the malt but after a while it does finish a bit sweet, otherwise I would grade this higher

M: Medium dryness, medium-high carb, medium-full body, all help keep the sweetness down since the hops are a little low

O: Delicious, nothing earth-shattering and not going to win a hype contest, but just a good all around beer to sit down and relax with

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 02:32:11 | More by dpodratsky3

beernads

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

01-25-2013 10:59:03 | More by beernads

bmami

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

01-21-2013 03:51:00 | More by bmami

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +10.2%

01-20-2013 02:17:27 | More by LooseMoose1978

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a slightly opaque but clear dark brownish amber in color with some significant garnet red highlights and a light to moderate amount of visible carbonation. The beer has a finger tall creamy light tan head that slowly reduces to a thin film covering the majority of the surface of the beer with a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Overall the aroma for this beer is quite light with some very light notes of caramel malts and just a hint of nuttiness.

T: Upfront there is a moderate amount of malts - some caramel and some chocolate malts and just a touch of sweetness. There is a light amount of nuttiness to the brew. Light amounts of bitterness towards the finish but it does not linger.

M: Light to medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth.

O: Pretty easy to drink and enjoyable but not really anything special - I would have appreciated a little more aroma to the beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 21:35:27 | More by dbrauneis

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +10.2%

12-17-2012 02:34:40 | More by KevinGordon

caaameron

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

12-08-2012 22:29:44 | More by caaameron

Durge

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Another brew found at Margaux's restaurant in raleigh, NC this one shows a dark brown mahogany color, nearly opaque. The head is a modest off-white cover with respectable lacing. The aroma brings pretty standard roasted malt with a touch of burnt wood ash. Mild but pleasant enough. The first mouthful delivers a somewhat diluted brown bread, malt-charcoal medley. Well blended but kind of watery without being unlikeable. There is a bit of tart swampy hop going on here, sort of cider like maybe, but the roasted malt charcoal lead the way on flavor. As I get used to this I pick up some honey sweetness and leafy edges. This brown ale is medium-light bodied with subtle, tingly carbonation and somewhat aqueous feel. Not bad at all, a little weak for my tastes but drinkable and worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

12-07-2012 06:51:55 | More by Durge