Hog's Head Brew (Harry Potter) - Florida Beer Company

SouthernBuckeye

South Carolina

3.73/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Clear mild red. Poured with a slight head that quickly dissipated.

S - slightly biscuity.

T - malts, with a little bit of hops.

M - Slighty thin, a little flat.

O - Pretty good beer for an amusement park. Would have been nice to have it in a real glass instead of a plastic cup.

Serving type: on-tap

10-30-2011 01:57:11 | More by SouthernBuckeye

Evansbeer

4.18/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

Had this beer at Harry Potter World at Universal Orlando, paired with a smoked turkey leg. First off the serving size was huge compared to what I expected. A very easy beer to drink. A beer that most can enjoy on a hot and cold day alike. Would recommend to anyone visiting the park.

Id guess the ABV is around 5-6%

Very easy to drink, not too bitter, not too light

Serving type: on-tap

02-05-2013 16:14:00 | More by Evansbeer

justinehrlich

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +21.3%

12-06-2012 18:02:06 | More by justinehrlich

cackalacky

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

11-21-2012 05:19:55 | More by cackalacky

FLBEERGUY25

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

10-07-2012 04:23:45 | More by FLBEERGUY25

Dyerseve

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

09-27-2012 22:19:39 | More by Dyerseve

MightiestBeard

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-19-2012 23:57:02 | More by MightiestBeard

CMB2012

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-14-2012 15:11:39 | More by CMB2012

truuby536

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-04-2012 19:06:07 | More by truuby536

kylehay2004

Florida

3.63/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

1.5 finger frothy head with lacing and retention not accurately described since you can only get this beer in a plastic cup.

S: mild sweet caramel malt aroma. Not much hops.

T: sweet caramel malts throughout with a decent musty and mildly bitter hop character I wasn't expecting from this one.

M: moderate carbonation, light to medium body and semi dry in the finish.

Overall a nice surprise while at an amusement park. Definetly the best beer of the choices available.

Serving type: on-tap

01-16-2012 17:16:14 | More by kylehay2004

HBresler

Ohio

3.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Amber color appropriate for style, slightly cloudy, good head retention despite the plastic cup
Low to none. Slight veggie aroma
Good Scottish flavor, hops way in the background
Mouthfeel low - too low in my opinion
Overall, a good Scottish. The bartender said he thinks the ABV is 5.9 or so; whatever it is, it's mild.
One more thing, this place has more English beers than United Kingdom has at Epcot. Decent selection on tap.

Serving type: on-tap

12-06-2011 20:56:36 | More by HBresler

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

3/5  rDev -19.1%

12-05-2011 20:20:23 | More by TrickkyGangsta

HillbillyBike

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.8%

11-28-2011 00:49:33 | More by HillbillyBike

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a clear reddish amber with moderate carbonation. Didn't catch the head on the pour but am guessing that it probably a finger of head that dissipates pretty quickly and a creamy topper remains. Decent lacing.

N: Mostly biscuit with a hint of roastiness.

T: Strong biscuit throughout with some roasty brown sugar and a hint of cocoa. Finishes with slight hints of floral hops.

M: Light bodied, smooth and dry.

O: A pretty solid beer and probably the only thing worth drinking in Universal Studios.

Serving type: on-tap

10-07-2011 23:13:53 | More by justintcoons

Chaney

District of Columbia

3.83/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I can't believe I'm ticking a beer at Harry Potter World in Universal Orlando, however, that's the only place in the world that one can tick this particular brew, so there you have it.

I have to admit that when I found out that Universal commission this brew by the Florida Brewing company to be a theme park exclusive, I was more than a little impressed. Heck, one doesn't go to these stroller dodging extravaganzas for the suds!

Served in a "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" plastic cup... Ugh.

A: Moderate brown color with a soft, clear amber effervescence. The head was mild and basically insignificant.

S: Malty, but not a Scottish bomb (which I appreciated). A bit of caramel gave this some character.

T: Definitely not on the Wee Heavy side of the Scottish spectrum. This was crisp, clean, malty, and not too complex... But it wasn't intended to be.

M: On the lighter side, but still full enough. The lacing was moderate and the carbonation was fine.

O: It's common knowledge that it get's pretty frigging hot in Orlando, and I felt this was pretty drinkable considering the circumstances. I've always felt and still feel that the atmosphere when drinking a brew plays a large role. I looked out to my left and saw HogwArts castle, to the right was Olivander's Wand shop, and sitting at the table with my was my beautiful Princess of a wife enjoying a beer with me. Amazing times....

Serving type: on-tap

07-13-2011 03:56:28 | More by Chaney

dstc

Florida

3.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is brewed by the Florida Beer Company for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Available only at the Hogsmeade pub/restaurant in the theme park.

Pours a clear ruby brown with a small tan head in the damn plastic cup they served it in. Head falls to nothing, small lace.

Mild malt aroma with a bit of hop. Not too much going on here but I guess I didn't expect too much.

Tangy taste. Malts and slight hop bitterness. Nothing really stands out.

Thin to medium bodied with decent carbonation.

Not bad. Better than most options at Universal. Worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

01-19-2011 19:17:53 | More by dstc