Cygnus X-1 - Flat Earth Brewing Company

roadhouse

Florida

2.68/5  rDev -29.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

22 oz. bomber into a pint glass

Pours a dark mahogany color with a two inch light tan head. Retention is very good with some moderate lacing left behind.

Aroma is kind of funky overall. There's definitely some diacetyl, not exactly pleasing. A bit of chocolate, light fruit character. Quite average overall.

Taste is sour up front with some cherry/raspberry tartness. Some of the chocolate character as well but the tartness dominates. Diacetyl also comes through slightly, not really helping it out.

Mouthfeel is medium-light bodied, good creamy texture, but the tartness takes something away from it.

I don't know if this was infected or it was supposed to taste like this, but I definitely didn't like it. Very disappointed.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2009 07:38:23 | More by roadhouse

karlt

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

05-02-2013 02:58:12 | More by karlt

Mervjahn

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -21.1%

03-30-2013 18:56:27 | More by Mervjahn

WallE89

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-21-2013 01:31:51 | More by WallE89

Herky21

Iowa

4/5  rDev +5.3%

03-11-2013 23:38:12 | More by Herky21

ebenicr

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

03-02-2013 15:14:21 | More by ebenicr

facundoCNB

New Jersey

3.3/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

a deep brown with a finger of beige colored head. smells of roasted grains, chocolate, nutty notes. slightly sour flavor up front with nutty notes, roasted grains, hint of chocolate. medium body with high carbonation.
not really impressed by this beer at all. not sure how old it is, but the sourness is not a good sign. i have a feeling this will end up being a drain pour.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 04:20:55 | More by facundoCNB

SaxmanRick

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

02-10-2013 05:34:59 | More by SaxmanRick

Hopsiam14

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.3%

02-04-2013 23:02:17 | More by Hopsiam14

runwild99

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.3%

02-04-2013 18:35:03 | More by runwild99

kojevergas

California

3.05/5  rDev -19.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Bottle into nonic willi glass in me friend's gaff in high altitude Fort Collins, Colorado. Reviewed live. Expectations are above average.

A: Pours a half finger khaki colour head of fair cream and thickness, but merely below average retention. Body colour is a solid dark black; nontransparent and opaque. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Sm: Chocolate, roast, hints of vanilla, dark malts, and some sweetness. A moderate strength aroma.

T: Chocolate, dark malts, a bit of vanilla, but not much roast. Simply built, but decently balanced. I want more complexity and subtlety from it, but I don't get it.

Mf: A bit thin for the style. Smooth and wet. Overcarbonated. Doesn't really complement the flavours. Too heavy on the palate for its lack of flavour.

Dr: Drinkable but not great for the style. Hides its ABV decently. I wouldn't want to finish the bottle by meself.

Low C+

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 04:09:04 | More by kojevergas

bif_fat_sellout

2.75/5  rDev -27.6%

11-09-2012 23:03:04 | More by bif_fat_sellout

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

09-26-2012 23:36:27 | More by t0rin0

NilocRellim

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

09-17-2012 20:55:33 | More by NilocRellim

DSlim71

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -21.1%

09-10-2012 19:16:21 | More by DSlim71

oline73

Maryland

3.13/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from the bottle into a Chimay goblet.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown color with a half finger of off white head. As the head fades it leaves a ring but no lacing.

Smell: Mild overall with some roast and dark chocolate notes. I'm getting some coffee like notes along with dark fruit.

Taste: Roasty up front with some mild dark chocolate. The malt sweetness has a hint of dark fruit like tartness to it. The finish is still tart and a bit roasty.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with aggressive carbonation that's a bit much. The finish is slightly dry.

Overall: I didn't get much from the rye. I can't say I was a big fan of this beer. I don't think I would want another.

Serving type: bottle

08-14-2012 00:57:13 | More by oline73

3Hops

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

08-10-2012 15:36:53 | More by 3Hops

Entropy

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

08-08-2012 00:50:09 | More by Entropy

DeschutesFan

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -21.1%

07-31-2012 08:01:24 | More by DeschutesFan

gpawned

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +18.4%

07-15-2012 05:58:03 | More by gpawned

jsprain1

Minnesota

3.53/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A- Poured a reddish color, quite clear. Head is very thick, tanned head, with very good retention and some lacing.
S- Dark malt, with some sweet molasses on as well. There is just a touch of anise.
T- It's fairly sweet up front with some molasses and dark caramel. A bit of espresso and anise is there in the finish but pretty mellow.
M- A bit light for the style, but nice smooth carbonation, dry finish, with just a touch of astringency.
O- A fairly good porter. It leans a little too far sweet and not quite roasted enough. That said, still tasty.

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2012 02:12:05 | More by jsprain1

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-18-2012 05:36:26 | More by bigbeers84

augustgarage

California

3.6/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 22oz bomber into a pint glass.

Dark, clear chocolate body with rust highlights and a very active (think soft drink) beige head. Faint lacing; poor retention.

Roast malt, tea biscuits, stale sour coffee, a hint of rye, and mild fruity hop aromatics.

Quite toasty malt profile with hints of cocoa, tangy/peppery rye notes, and caraway. Subtle and distinguished but a little uneven. Earthy mild bitterness leads into a pleasing finish.

Light-bodied, a bit thin with mediocre carbonation.

With a little less alcohol and a little more flavor, this would be quite session-able, though it is a bit too middle-of-the-road otherwise.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2012 19:04:04 | More by augustgarage

birchstick

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

05-15-2012 03:46:48 | More by birchstick

hinemk76

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-13-2012 05:49:14 | More by hinemk76