Certified Evil - Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.

augustgarage

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12oz bottle into my Harriet tulip.

Opaque bistre body with a dark tan head - short but creamy and lasting; pasty lacing, superior retention.

Sour nose with burnt sugar and roast malt in the nose. The oak aging overwhelms the base malt, adding tart vinuous flavors throughout. Mild bitterness...hints of stewed fruit and (noble?) hops. Finishes tart and somewhat smokey.

Medium-full bodied, effervescent, and chewy mouthfeel.

I wasn't expecting a "sour," though this crosses into that territory. Complex, but maybe more interesting than pleasant.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2012 04:27:55 | More by augustgarage

mkh895

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

06-16-2013 23:57:50 | More by mkh895

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -17.1%

06-13-2013 19:28:59 | More by djre4orm

fullmetal1381

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

05-30-2013 06:29:35 | More by fullmetal1381

MinorThreat

Colorado

4/5  rDev +10.5%

05-23-2013 16:51:48 | More by MinorThreat

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-20-2013 01:20:28 | More by firstlighthiker

jreindl

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-06-2013 15:22:22 | More by jreindl

DantooineBBQ

Nebraska

3/5  rDev -17.1%

05-05-2013 14:46:51 | More by DantooineBBQ

JamesMN

Minnesota

4.15/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pitch black body with a one finger frothy brown head.

Aroma: If I didn't know better I'd think this was a Porter or Stout. The chocolate malt and near coffee-like aroma suggests a different style. However, the signature fruit esters of belgian yeast are there underneath it all. A touch of vinegar as well.

Taste: Definitely an interesting flavor combining both Imperial Stout and Belgian Ale styles. Starts with dark malt flavor (almost a belgian candi syrup) that stays very light by not contributing any bitterness. There is also a light grassy hop character that fits in well with the flavor complexion. Flavors of pear, green apple, and fig compliment the dark malt nicely. Then the flavor shifts in an interesting way giving bitter dark chocolate and roasted malt flavor during the finish and lingering in the aftertaste. An interesting hint of vinegar long after the finish that adds to the overall mystery of what this beer was intended to be. In true Belgian fashion the 9.6% ABV is very difficult to locate in the flavor.

Mouthfeel: Between medium and full in body with effervescence that gets close to usual Belgian levels but not quite as overly fizzy. Average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: Lucky Bucket's Certified Evil is definitely not your typical Belgian Strong Dark Ale. It has a mix of both Belgian and Stout influences that combine for a pretty good beer. If you like either of the styles mentioned above then give it a try if you come across it. Would I drink it again? Sure, not seeking it out though.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 03:09:40 | More by JamesMN

ZaxGhost

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

04-29-2013 16:37:13 | More by ZaxGhost

j-rod18

North Dakota

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

04-24-2013 21:12:27 | More by j-rod18

Herky21

Iowa

2.5/5  rDev -30.9%

04-15-2013 16:56:35 | More by Herky21

JRod1969

New York

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-08-2013 02:02:11 | More by JRod1969

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-30-2013 04:03:35 | More by MNBeer1017

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.95/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

this beer is a freak. huge huge huge. it pours thick and dark, more like an American stout than anything Belgian, sludgy looking too, viscous. a few inches of tan head last the while glass. the nose is a little confusing, the dark malts are front and center no doubt, there is some dark chocolate and molasses sweetness in here too, and some sort of interesting yeast that doesn't ring the Belgian bell to me, but perhaps this is classified incorrectly. the chocolate flavors really expand as it drinks, not sweet chocolate, but that bitter dry raw cocoa that so many beers strive for but few attain. some real nice oak in the finish, not wine or bourbon or anything, just wood. the alcohol is amazingly well hidden, and I unfortunately consumed this like it was in the 5% to 6% abv range, and it definitely got me humming. super smooth in texture, glides right down the throat effortlessly, no burn at all, and the huge body somehow satisfies me, like a milkshake or something. good thing this beer doesn't come in milkshake sizes. overall an impressive offering from lucky bucket, far superior to their wheat. looking forward to finding more of their beers, this one is profound.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2013 18:12:13 | More by StonedTrippin

bigbeers84

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

03-25-2013 07:10:26 | More by bigbeers84

Rowsdower

Nebraska

4.75/5  rDev +31.2%

03-10-2013 18:37:59 | More by Rowsdower

teleforce

Nebraska

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

02-28-2013 17:57:55 | More by teleforce

beerking

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

02-27-2013 20:51:18 | More by beerking

frankiepop

Pennsylvania

2.58/5  rDev -28.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

My past experience with Lucky Bucket was not too exciting. This beer is excititng? Is this a quality beer? I think so. Do i like this bitter brew? Not really. I like maltier sweetness. However, this beer looks nice and has a nice faint aroma.

The flavor is quite complex and ends bitterly on the palate. Let's transitions into . It's really fizzy. That may be a benefit.

Miles Davis Live Evil cd is a good pairing !!!

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2013 00:41:14 | More by frankiepop

alexw07

Wisconsin

2.5/5  rDev -30.9%

02-03-2013 23:39:36 | More by alexw07

PalatePilot

Colorado

2.7/5  rDev -25.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured bottle into a tulip glass

A- Looks nice and dark, a promising opacity

S- A lot of malt, some sweetness, a little heat ( alcohol ) a little hop

T- Not what I expected, astringent, alcohol, bitter, did not get the sweetness that I smelled and that I expected from color. too much going on in here without enough balance.

M- Overly carbonated, made the astringency burst. when the carbo dies down its got a decent feel

O- I had heard some good things about this beer, and I was a little disappointed, too much going on and the flavors did not go well together for me.

Serving type: bottle

02-01-2013 16:27:37 | More by PalatePilot

JohnDMartin

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -17.1%

01-27-2013 23:02:50 | More by JohnDMartin

devlishdamsel

Washington

2.63/5  rDev -27.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I had this last night with a friend. It poured a dark brown almost black color with thin to medium viscosity. The scent was that of a typical strong ale of its kind. It had a very complex flavor, which i found to be unappealing. There was too low of an attenuation with this one, I do not feel the sweetness complimented the very smoky flavor. The hops also seemed to clash. Overall i found this to be very unbalanced on the palate. Sure it looks pretty, nice lacing, mouth feel and color. However the overall flavor profile suggested bitter sweet maple bacon. the aftertaste lingered for awhile, and left me feeling unimpressed.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 20:31:07 | More by devlishdamsel

Lynn

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +24.3%

01-19-2013 21:10:14 | More by Lynn