Humboldt Brown (Hemp Ale) - Nectar Ales

codsmith

Illinois

3.4/5  rDev -2%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Picked up a bottle from Armanetti's in Chicago

A: Very dark brown that is still light enough to see through and very clear. Light tan head that is very minimal and laces the glass nicely. Perfect for the style

S: Malty, sweet, and dark fruit aromas are very forthcoming. No noticeable hop aroma. Fruit esters are over done for this.

T: Medium malty flavor. There is an odd acrid taste and finish that doesn't agree with everything.

M: Medium-to-full body. Slightly bitter with a dry, resiny impression.

O: Not sure the malt, hops, and adjuncts really worked together on this.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2012 22:00:11 | More by codsmith

Arsenal0328

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

05-24-2013 22:33:00 | More by Arsenal0328

Dirksen

California

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-24-2013 19:42:41 | More by Dirksen

MSandahl23

Indiana

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-23-2013 11:25:54 | More by MSandahl23

Mannard

Florida

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-21-2013 20:14:25 | More by Mannard

Drew966

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-17-2013 21:16:23 | More by Drew966

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

05-15-2013 00:35:01 | More by JAHMUR

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

05-13-2013 16:21:21 | More by leftstagebrew

civicm87

New York

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-08-2013 23:45:42 | More by civicm87

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-07-2013 23:26:07 | More by blknikon

jklecko2

Missouri

3/5  rDev -13.5%

05-06-2013 19:25:18 | More by jklecko2

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-05-2013 15:07:39 | More by kylehay2004

oldedog

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

05-05-2013 02:18:01 | More by oldedog

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-01-2013 02:32:19 | More by Localdrinklax

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -13.5%

04-30-2013 20:20:01 | More by Phillyz

BradMacMullin

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

04-28-2013 23:23:10 | More by BradMacMullin

kerry4porters

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

04-28-2013 20:05:17 | More by kerry4porters

aflies

Arizona

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

04-25-2013 04:53:42 | More by aflies

snohojimbo

Washington

4/5  rDev +15.3%

04-25-2013 01:06:05 | More by snohojimbo

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

04-20-2013 02:40:48 | More by DrunkinYogi

jamisonspitzer

Maryland

3/5  rDev -13.5%

04-18-2013 02:07:57 | More by jamisonspitzer

macrosmatic

Florida

3.76/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Reviewed from notes. Poured from 12 oz. bottle into an Upland pint glass.

A: Clear burnished brown with a half-finger's worth of off-white head and moderate visible carbonation.

S: Brown, mildly roasted bready malts (these, as usual, smell a bit like cardboard to me), some nuttiness, a bit of spices, kinda earthy. Not blowing me away here.

T: A simple flavor profile - earthy brown malt sweetness, nutty, hints of spice, and a slight hoppy bitterness near the end. A very clean, almost absent finish.

M: Medium body, carbonation on the low side, no alcohol presence to speak of.

O: A solid brown ale, but nothing exciting. Still, for the style it's fairly well-done, and I wouldn't hesitate to grab a couple more if I'm ever in the mood.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 21:19:36 | More by macrosmatic

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

04-12-2013 02:26:08 | More by tbryan5

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

3.56/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12oz Bottle from Whole Foods Las Vegas NV for $2.50

Appearance - Clear light brown with an average size fizzy beige coloured head. There is an average amount of carbonation showing and there is some decent lacing. The head lasted for around 3-4 minutes.

Smell - Hops, malts, grassy/peat, chocolate

Taste & Mouth - There is a slightly below average amount of carbonation and I can taste caramel, malts, grassy/peat. There is also a hint of chocolate and some dark fruits. It ends with a earthy malty aftertaste.

Overall – Not my type of flavours found in a beer, but it still tastes well crafted and interesting. It has a touch too many earthy notes for me but still worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2013 04:45:14 | More by spinrsx

hopkrid

Florida

4/5  rDev +15.3%

04-09-2013 01:31:58 | More by hopkrid