Venom - DuClaw Brewing Company

mhenson42

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

05-15-2012 17:27:45 | More by mhenson42

nmann08

Maryland

3.48/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Reviewing an original had. On tap at BWI airport location.

Pours a beautiful mandarin orange color. The head was almost zero, but I think it's due to the pourer at the airport bar than the beer.

Right away the malts hit you in the front, toasted grains, resin, with a kick of zest. A bit unique balance for a pale ale.

Muted piney hops, a faint hint of grapefruit citrus, but nothing really jumps out. It's balanced, smooth, but not a flavor that distinguishes itself.

Mouthfeel is smooth, creamy, actually really nice for a pale ale.

Overall, would have it again.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 22:57:16 | More by nmann08

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 12:54:46 | More by InspectorBob

Gww1864

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +9%

05-13-2013 16:12:15 | More by Gww1864

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

05-10-2013 23:53:08 | More by Rhettroactive

TomG2751

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

05-09-2013 17:43:50 | More by TomG2751

Magery

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

05-07-2013 19:14:39 | More by Magery

BogBoyJD

Ireland

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-01-2013 22:10:37 | More by BogBoyJD

HoppySailor

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

04-21-2013 21:27:21 | More by HoppySailor

Oneironautalis

Florida

4/5  rDev +9%

04-18-2013 21:26:34 | More by Oneironautalis

duceswild

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

04-16-2013 14:12:30 | More by duceswild

BobsledTM

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

04-13-2013 22:49:30 | More by BobsledTM

philbe311

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A - A bit of a gusher yields four fingers worth of rich lush airy cloud-like light khaki colored head with a rocky top comprised of lots of big chunky bubbles... Impressive retention... Filled with a good bit of moderate paced carbonation with an occasional stray rapid paced bubble... The color is rich amber color with some light golden straw tones when back lit... Gobs of chunky lacing cling to the glass...

S - A strong malt base is at the forefront... A strong mix of rich bready malts and toasted malts in equal proportions... There is also a strong caramel and toffee component... The hops are present, but take a distant back seat... They are of a light citrusy character... Quite pleasant all the way around...

T - The pleasantness continues on through to the palate... The rich malt base domiantes, but there are no toasted malts to speak of... Rather there is abundant biscuit and crust notes... The caramel and toffee are a bit more subdued... There is a very subtle spicy rye component... The hops are quite subtle, but take on a sweet citrusy character... Very nice...

M - LIght to medium bodied... Limited carbonation... A bit juicy... Quite smooth... Goes down easily sip after sip...

D - Simple... Straight-forward... Rather effective... No complaints from me... I rather enjoy the strong malt component... I could easily enjoy a couple of these during a leisurely session... This won't knock anyone's sock off per se, but it will garner the respect of those looking for a mighty fine American Pale Ale... I will gladly indulge in again and this one may even rise to the level of case worthy...

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 01:56:29 | More by philbe311

Omnium

Pennsylvania

3.64/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Bottle > Pint Glass
A - Pours a really nice yellow orange, thick foamy 1 finger head, lacing in the median.
S - Bready malts, resinous hops, citrus, a little floral pine.
T - Acidic bitterness with really sweet malts, the malt profile in this beer is larger than it should be, a mild earthy pine character.
M - Thin feel and acrid bitter aftertaste.
O - I dont really care for this, its too malty for a true APA, more on the lines of an english style, but nothing worthy of returning to.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 18:44:51 | More by Omnium

slay

Delaware

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

03-25-2013 00:11:11 | More by slay

whatname

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

03-24-2013 00:52:46 | More by whatname

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This must be bottle conditioned. (I see nothing noting as much, but from the beers reactions upon opening and pouring, it seems to be the case.)

Very cloudy beer. It got some hop bite to it, but not really much. Feel has a mouth filling carbonation to it. Easy to drink, but nothing really going on here that is noteworthy, or remotely interesting enough to bring me back to it.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 03:53:17 | More by RblWthACoz

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

03-07-2013 19:33:23 | More by orangesol

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

02-04-2013 21:13:56 | More by mendvicdog

jjd315

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

02-02-2013 19:32:29 | More by jjd315

OriolesFan1008

Maryland

3/5  rDev -18.3%

01-21-2013 15:40:15 | More by OriolesFan1008

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

01-10-2013 18:51:19 | More by marlinsfan4

Boone757

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

12-14-2012 20:34:47 | More by Boone757

ryser2k

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.3%

12-03-2012 17:22:50 | More by ryser2k

ScottHeidrich119

Maine

2.5/5  rDev -31.9%

11-30-2012 22:05:06 | More by ScottHeidrich119