Zeitgeist - BrewDog

magictrokini

California

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Tap @ Hamilton's. Poured black, could be very dark brown, with a short, creamy off-white head. Good retention with small amount of lacing. Smoky, burnt coffee aroma with caramel, cereal grain, and tobacco. Flattish mouthfeel that varied between slick and lifeless. Very nice smoke and roast malt flavors. Earthy cocoa, like carab, and cream. Nice bitter hops from time to time. Admittedly, I have not had as many schwarzbiers as others, but I did enjoy this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

09-01-2009 20:01:28 | More by magictrokini

2bet

Norway

3/5  rDev -18%

05-20-2013 20:29:41 | More by 2bet

YamagamiTravis

Japan

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

02-01-2013 13:58:01 | More by YamagamiTravis

torerik

Norway

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

01-18-2013 16:36:28 | More by torerik

HerrKrinkle

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

01-06-2013 14:49:28 | More by HerrKrinkle

HomerS

Sweden

3/5  rDev -18%

12-30-2012 21:00:01 | More by HomerS

GreggBarton

5/5  rDev +36.6%

12-30-2012 15:35:09 | More by GreggBarton

FLima

Brazil

4/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Deep black color. Poured just one finger head with short retention.
Sweet malty smell with hints of dark chocolate and coffee.
Flavor is similar to aroma, but revealing more complexity. A sweet taste with smoky and toasted malts with hints of dark chocolate along with a spicy hoppy kick.
Aftertaste is dry and bitter leaving coffee notes.
Medium to full body with light carbonation with small bubbles.

Serving type: on-tap

12-07-2012 17:47:42 | More by FLima

pin

Australia

2.5/5  rDev -31.7%

11-23-2012 02:07:40 | More by pin

Blissmo

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

08-12-2012 20:26:39 | More by Blissmo

PancakeMcWaffles

Germany

4/5  rDev +9.3%

07-30-2012 19:32:14 | More by PancakeMcWaffles

heatherishoppin

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +36.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is one of my all time favorite beers. I first tried it two years ago when I was beginning to become a beer connoisseur. Just absolute magic. The flavor is complex and the color is beautiful. Zeitgeist translates to "The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time." This beer is my defining spirit!

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2012 23:26:21 | More by heatherishoppin

samEBC

Belgium

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

07-14-2012 21:19:02 | More by samEBC

Harkrank

Sweden

4/5  rDev +9.3%

06-20-2012 06:51:34 | More by Harkrank

fionn13

Ireland

4/5  rDev +9.3%

06-03-2012 21:48:39 | More by fionn13

jaidenjb

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-25-2012 02:32:55 | More by jaidenjb

HopFace

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -31.7%

05-01-2012 18:49:06 | More by HopFace

Edruil

4/5  rDev +9.3%

04-24-2012 19:34:50 | More by Edruil

aztraz

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-05-2012 14:12:42 | More by aztraz

brinch

Denmark

3/5  rDev -18%

03-16-2012 20:09:11 | More by brinch

htomsirveaux

Texas

3.68/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

330 mL bottle tried 18 Oct 2010. Courtesy of L&D, thanks! Served in, damn, garbled pic in notes. One of the dimpled German mugs. 0.4 L most likely.

Large bubbly light brown head. Moderate carbonation. Very dark brown, almost opaque. Roasty fruity sour aroma with a touch of smoke. Lots of roasty dark chocolate to start. Mocha, espresso. Medium body, mild ethanol. Roasty bitter finish. Aftertaste is some lingering cocoa.

As has been mentioned before, decent but pricey on this side of the Atlantic.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2012 02:08:30 | More by htomsirveaux

Polasiuss

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

12-23-2011 17:47:59 | More by Polasiuss

MaryCeleste

Sweden

4/5  rDev +9.3%

12-16-2011 20:14:58 | More by MaryCeleste

kojevergas

California

4.05/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

33cl bottle served into a Westvleteren goblet. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a two finger head of lovely soft cream lacing, great thickness, and good retention. Colour is a solid nontransparent black.

Sm: Fresh. Bittering hops, cream, and crystal malt. A mild strength aroma.

T: Creamy open and finish, but with an undertone throughout. Lovely mixed fruit esters: strawberry and raspberry. Foundation features touches of caramelized malt. Some nice light barley notes accompany. Well balanced and built.

Mf: Wonderfully creamy, smooth, and wet, and of just the right thickness. Not overbearing by any means. Supports the flavour of the body. Masterfully delicate.

Dr: Average ABV, wonderful quality, an extraordinary mouthfeel, and an obscenely high price (per Brewdog tradition). Worth trying once, but not as special as Brewdog's gimmicky marketing would like to have you believe.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2011 09:30:41 | More by kojevergas

Exiled

Texas

3/5  rDev -18%

11-24-2011 18:59:12 | More by Exiled