Old Flame - DuClaw Brewing Company

tone77

Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a bronze color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is mild, a bit of sweetness, a hint of smoke. Taste is malts, caramel, alcohol, some notes of fruit. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a pretty good beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 06:35:30 | More by tone77

RollBounce

New York

2.2/5  rDev -40.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

full laceing, but an obnoxious nose, bourbon coconut, and a blue cheese powder that is transferred directly to the palate, thick mouth feel. Overall A disjointed beer is all I can say may be better if rested.what is the only beer of my samples that I did not like.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 20:24:56 | More by RollBounce

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

05-10-2013 23:48:50 | More by Rhettroactive

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

04-28-2013 03:34:48 | More by marlinsfan4

SDL1911

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +36.2%

04-24-2013 17:07:22 | More by SDL1911

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

This is a very malt-forward brew. Loads of sweetness, and I'd have to say too much so. I think some hop influence would be a good thing for this beer and would help it balance out, if done right. The beer is smooth and easy enough to drink. It's just not really that interesting.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 04:01:24 | More by RblWthACoz

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

04-18-2013 00:20:46 | More by skaboom420

duceswild

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

04-16-2013 14:12:00 | More by duceswild

BobsledTM

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

04-13-2013 22:48:44 | More by BobsledTM

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Snagged a single for $3.50 at the House of 1,000 beers.

A - Color is a very clear deep amber brown with a 1/4 inch of head that settles back rather quickly to just a sticky lace ring. Very sticky indeed.
S - Smells of molasses, caramel like malt, and brown suagr. Something about old ales reminds me of oak barrels with the smell...
T - Has a pretty good balance of sweet malts, molasses, and brown sugar goodness. Hops come in the finish giving it a sort of acidic twang but quickly to a sweet finish. Not a bad beer at all.
M - Medium bodied and very drinkable.
Overall quite a good old ale, with balanced flavors and a somewhat easy drinking ABV. Too bad on the price point or I would get it again.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 05:12:41 | More by DrDemento456

TomG2751

Maryland

2.5/5  rDev -31.9%

04-11-2013 16:41:45 | More by TomG2751

Hophead420

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

04-11-2013 06:05:57 | More by Hophead420

Boone757

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

03-29-2013 19:23:51 | More by Boone757

Sipchue

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

03-24-2013 20:50:40 | More by Sipchue

oneeyedhoolie

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

03-24-2013 03:31:19 | More by oneeyedhoolie

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +9%

03-19-2013 02:08:57 | More by DrunkinYogi

bubseymour

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

03-07-2013 23:21:02 | More by bubseymour

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

03-07-2013 03:35:18 | More by JeffTheJuice

Barbie

Maryland

4/5  rDev +9%

02-24-2013 03:47:59 | More by Barbie

philbe311

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Two fingers worth of crisp slightly fluffy froth with a tinge of an orange hue... Average retention gives way to a splotchy thin veil of lace in the center of the glass and a thin collar... The color is a mix of light caramel and dark amber... A mix of moderate paced carbonation with some quick speedy bubbles mixed in...

S - Light grape juice... Assorted dark fruits... A light caramel scent... A bit of brown sugar... Just a kiss of molasses.. Simple, but quite pleasant...

T - Much different than I expected... Lots of earthy and woody flavors... The sweetness of the molasses is next to cut through... The dark fruit notes are present, but take a definite back seat...

M - Medium bodied... Pretty smooth... Brisk carbonation... A bit chalky and gritty on the finish...

D - A decent beer which should be no surprise from the fine folks at DuClaw... However, I'm not sure it's a great representation of the style... To me it's a a decent but unremarkable brew without a true category... While the individual parts aren't bad, the total package is rather average...

Serving type: growler

02-16-2013 02:09:02 | More by philbe311

greyghost86

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev +2.2%

02-09-2013 14:02:27 | More by greyghost86

Dodo2step

Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

P- AOH

A- a light red/copper color with a one finger head that leaves a string lacing around my pint. Clear as well.

S- just like the bottle says; fruity esters and caramel malts with sweetness as the molasses.

F- some dark candied fruit/cherry maybe. caramel malts and molasses.

M- medium bodied brew that leaves a nice malt flavor in your mouth. It goes down smooth as well.

O- not a bad strong ale and packs a nice little punch to get you feeling happy. good flavor as well.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2013 00:18:19 | More by Dodo2step

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +15.8%

01-22-2013 01:36:38 | More by mendvicdog

ckollias

Maryland

3.61/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed this on tap at Duclaw in Bowie, MD

A: Pours a clear amber hue with a very thin white head that quickly dissipates and leave no lace.

S: Sweet caramel malt followed by some dark fruit notes.

T: Very caramel malt just like the smell followed by some toffee and dark fruits.

M: Medium body and minimal carbonation.

O: Just a so-so beer for me – duclaw has much better options.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 05:18:18 | More by ckollias

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -11.4%

05-05-2012 01:30:41 | More by ygtbsm94