Royal Tannin Bomb
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing

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From:
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 8.27%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 19, 2014
Added:
Oct 08, 2012
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  0
American Wild Ale fermented with blueberries.
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Ratings by dbrauneis:
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.92/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served on tap at Al's of Hampden in Enola, PA

A: Pours a lightly hazy pinkish ruby red in color with some moderate to heavy amounts of visible carbonation and some cranberry juice red highlights. The beer has a thin fizzy light pink head that quickly redues to a thin ring of medium sized bubbles at the edges of the glass. Minimal amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light aromas of barnyard funk (as well as hay) with some light wheat and stronger aromas of sour berries (I get hints of blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry).

T: Upfront there are some light amounts of wheat and berries (blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry - like a typical mixed berry) with just a touch of sweetness. That is quickly overtaken by light to moderate amounts of sourness and some tartness. The tartness does not linger for too long.

M: Light bodied with light to moderate amounts of carbonation. Some acidic prickliness and a light amount of dryness in the finish.

O: I enjoyed this one but I wish it was a little more sour - I thought the flavors were nice but there might have been a touch too much sweetness in this one.
Apr 02, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by oglmcdgl from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by reizorc from Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Canti4341 from Texas

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by erikkoppin from Michigan

Jun 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Rojada1988 from Pennsylvania

May 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by IPAyForHops from California

May 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by mozim from Pennsylvania

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jagada from Pennsylvania

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ravot from Illinois

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Invictus from Pennsylvania

May 07, 2013
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Reviewed by Etan from Wisconsin

3.66/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Growler shared by Marco. Thanks!

A: Pours a beautiful orange-ruby body with a small white head.

S: The nose reminds me overwhelmingly of grapefruit. I suppose I can see how some very tart blueberries can have a similar smell. Lightly acidic.

T: The taste gives dry blueberries, a bit citrusy even. Some light malt behind. The finish is quick and bland.

M: Light-bodied with active carbonation.

O: If I didn't know this beer was made with blueberries, I would have guessed it was made with grapefruit. Either way, it's pretty fruity but lacks sufficient acidity to make it more interesting.
May 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by SourinQns from New York

May 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by aminobutyricacid from Pennsylvania

May 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ShanePB from Pennsylvania

May 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by runner_pe from Pennsylvania

May 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by baybum from Pennsylvania

Apr 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by TheEvilGenius from Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Apr 07, 2013
Royal Tannin Bomb from Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 44 ratings