Imperial Nut Brown Ale - Tommyknocker Brewery

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

2.5/5  rDev -32.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I stored this in the fridge and let it sit for a bit at room temperature before pouring into a Newcastle Brown Ale glass. It was a dark mahogany with very little light getting through and had a nice fluffy head. Nose offered up a sweet, alcoholic blend of oranges and wine.

Sweet, slightly boozy flavor with a faint hop twang. The finish is bland and you are left with an alcoholic taste in your mouth. I didn't care for the flavor at all. It's too boozy and, even with all the sweetness, I don't get the nutty, toasted malt sweetness I'm looking for in this style.

I didn't care for this one as much as the brewer's standard Maple Nut Brown Ale (which is a nice beer). The other beer is easy-drinking and has a nice, mild, malty sweetness (not an alcohol sweetness). For me, this one is boozy and syrupy and kind of gross. However, don't let me detain you. I encourage you to crack one open and try it yourself.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 12:48:19 | More by deadonhisfeet

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-06-2013 18:45:56 | More by ZEB89

Gorgeous_JR

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +21%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Got some on the tap at Melton's App n Tap in ATL GA. Drank 1.5 servings. Man o man did this get me good. It packs a real real strong punch. Tommyknocker lives up to its the name.

But I probably could only drink 1.5 servings because its just too bitter. Def worth a try cause at least you'll be feeling good.

Serving type: on-tap

05-02-2013 02:59:16 | More by Gorgeous_JR

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-27-2013 03:26:30 | More by SmellsofMahagony

dbrelsfo

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-21-2013 21:25:08 | More by dbrelsfo

hurdjg

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-21-2013 14:35:11 | More by hurdjg

GRFounder

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +21%

04-15-2013 01:24:19 | More by GRFounder

Hophead420

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-13-2013 07:23:25 | More by Hophead420

Bromine

Florida

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-11-2013 10:25:37 | More by Bromine

Joshgonzales79

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

04-09-2013 03:17:46 | More by Joshgonzales79

Herky21

Iowa

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-08-2013 22:59:58 | More by Herky21

avisong

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-06-2013 02:57:52 | More by avisong

jnikkel

Indiana

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-23-2013 01:37:17 | More by jnikkel

StonyB

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

03-18-2013 04:43:26 | More by StonyB

deac83

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-05-2013 04:33:42 | More by deac83

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

03-02-2013 21:03:03 | More by ssimpson89

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

02-22-2013 03:27:50 | More by cliff1066

TMoney2591

Illinois

2.63/5  rDev -29.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.25

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

So, apparently, Tommyknocker and their new labels have entered the Chicagoland market. Okay. This stuff pours a clear russet-garnet topped by a half-finger of ashen khaki foam. The nose comprises rich caramel, sweet coffee (imagine sniffing the air at the mall right at the edge of the food court where there's a coffee "store" and a candy store right next to each other), mild cashew, and a hint of cocoa. The taste holds notes of fusel alcohol (up front and in-my-face), burnt nuts, toasted malts, and bitter coffee. Things took a turn from the pleasant and sweet to the unexpectedly crass and bitter. Shame, really. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda drying finish. Overall, what could have been a solid beer (judging by the smell) instead allowed itself to succumb to the Dark Side, with a flavor combination that made me harshly grimace with every sip.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 18:32:09 | More by TMoney2591

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.5%

02-17-2013 16:01:11 | More by Hopheadjeffery

tommy2x

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.5%

02-11-2013 01:18:24 | More by tommy2x

jkn09

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

02-10-2013 05:42:41 | More by jkn09

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

02-04-2013 03:17:44 | More by calcnerd

DmanGTR

New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

01-31-2013 21:50:24 | More by DmanGTR

brandoman63

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

01-30-2013 04:49:29 | More by brandoman63

BMan33

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +27.7%

01-26-2013 15:35:04 | More by BMan33