Over Ale - Half Acre Beer Company

steveh

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Can states; "Quite Possibly Exactly What You Think It Is."

No, can't say I was expecting a Brown Ale, but I wanted to try another Half Acre because my portfolio is lacking.

A -- Clear, deep copper with a cragy, resilient, light tan to cream color head.

S -- Biscuity, toffeeish, roasted malts. Little hop aroma, if any, which is good to style. Earthiness from yeast and malts back.

T -- Earthy, toffee, biscuity -- even light milk chocolate flavors with dry bitterness from a good balance of hops and roasted malt. Mild citrus and spiciness in the finish and a good bitter aftertaste.

M -- Mouthfeel is rather soft to dry with a light-medium body.

O -- A nice take on the style. Not overpowering in any of the usual suspects of character traits you expect in an American Brown, plus a good dose of that toffee character you usually only get in English beers. A nice drinker.

Serving type: can

03-21-2012 21:25:04 | More by steveh

Holland

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-21-2013 03:33:04 | More by Holland

Pecan

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-21-2013 03:32:34 | More by Pecan

thewimperoo

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-21-2013 03:19:42 | More by thewimperoo

HarryStamperRoughNeck

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +29.9%

05-20-2013 20:07:11 | More by HarryStamperRoughNeck

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-20-2013 01:01:59 | More by JeffTheJuice

yamar68

Minnesota

3.86/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Thanks to Hessian257 for this one!

A murky red/brown body produces a healthy tan head - good looking sticky lace.

Sort of a mellow caramel/toffee thing going on with marshmallow and creamed corn... a bit of toasted grain keeps the sweetness in check.

The hops seem to surface a little bit on the palate - citrus and pine fade into that semisweet malt profile. This beer definitely defies style boundaries but I'm not sure they accomplished what they were going for. It's like an ESB, a brown ale and an IPA had a wee little babe and named it Over Ale.

That said, I'll have no trouble finishing this one. It's good for what it is.

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 22:51:54 | More by yamar68

Dreamer

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-18-2013 00:09:47 | More by Dreamer

muletrane

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-15-2013 21:50:18 | More by muletrane

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-15-2013 14:12:11 | More by touchmeimsac

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-15-2013 03:26:10 | More by jwhancher

Kubrickx

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-12-2013 18:24:05 | More by Kubrickx

HopHeadRyan

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-09-2013 21:53:40 | More by HopHeadRyan

Blaze5445

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-08-2013 20:15:16 | More by Blaze5445

KillaB

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-07-2013 00:19:54 | More by KillaB

Doctor_Dee_Cee

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-04-2013 23:43:33 | More by Doctor_Dee_Cee

ahbithwabm

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-30-2013 16:43:42 | More by ahbithwabm

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-30-2013 01:49:43 | More by onix1agr

JeltMaaj

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-27-2013 01:27:44 | More by JeltMaaj

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.71/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Can from Oak Tree, A nice brown, with a little touch of sour finish. Above average mouthfeel. Light brown colour, nicely hoppy.Malty aroma.very good drinkability although not a style I would keep a six pack in the fridge. Toasted malt, and caramel. A tad syrupy.

Serving type: can

04-21-2013 14:11:29 | More by northyorksammy

ryanpj

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-09-2013 23:27:36 | More by ryanpj

avschmitt

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

04-09-2013 15:13:58 | More by avschmitt

TheBigBoy

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%

03-25-2013 16:54:33 | More by TheBigBoy

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-24-2013 18:36:45 | More by Sparky44

harrylee773

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.1%

03-20-2013 00:43:49 | More by harrylee773