Hook & Ladder Backdraft Brown - Hook & Ladder Brewing Company (No. 2)

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark amber, if not holding up your glass to a light you would easily see the brownish appearance. Very nice moderate off-white head that lingers awhile after the pour.

S: I get chocolate & dark malts as well as biscuit & toasty malt characters.

T: Chocolate malt quite evident with hints of toasty, biscuity & caramel malts. Nice dry finish.

M: Even balance between malts & hops. Medium-full body.

D: Nice drinkable beer.

I like this beer. Have only tried it a couple of times, but I could easily see myself revising my rating to boost it up a little. Would make a nice session beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2010 00:44:43 | More by jwhancher

Bill235

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -9.2%

05-12-2013 22:41:52 | More by Bill235

GMan

Tennessee

3/5  rDev -16.2%

05-06-2013 00:49:31 | More by GMan

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -16.2%

03-30-2013 08:21:32 | More by bigbeers84

brheuer

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -16.2%

03-24-2013 15:57:13 | More by brheuer

Brew33

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

01-22-2013 19:22:52 | More by Brew33

Ejayz

Iowa

3.25/5  rDev -9.2%

01-07-2013 02:22:26 | More by Ejayz

Medman2015

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

01-06-2013 17:06:39 | More by Medman2015

cliff1066

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

12-27-2012 03:19:27 | More by cliff1066

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -9.2%

12-08-2012 02:00:40 | More by Damian74Shensky

speak72

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

11-04-2012 16:34:11 | More by speak72

swungomonkey

2.75/5  rDev -23.2%

10-28-2012 21:46:08 | More by swungomonkey

jleslierogers

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

10-02-2012 02:15:32 | More by jleslierogers

ckollias

Maryland

4.03/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Enjoyed this 12oz bottle out of a pint glass.

A: Pours a dark black hue with a amber highlights with a thin, tan-brown 1-finger head that quickly dissipates and leaves a wispy lace leaving s nice trail down the glass.

S: Solid malt aroma with a hints of caramel and coffee.

T: Dark rich ale with a generous sweetness and a great coffee flavor. Slight chocolate and caramel overtones.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Very good brown ale. Excellent profile and flavors.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 00:59:45 | More by ckollias

WDJersey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +11.7%

08-10-2012 02:31:51 | More by WDJersey

chasmandocharles

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

07-30-2012 23:33:24 | More by chasmandocharles

57md

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.7%

07-19-2012 05:46:04 | More by 57md

TheSixthRing

California

3.55/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Pours a light cola brown with a a light tan, 1/2 finger head. Retention is poor, and the resulting lace is sparse but clings to the side.

Smell - Faint aromas of toffee and some classic dry euro hops.

Taste - Slighty roasty, nutty malts with a touch of toffee sweetness. Hops are floral and finish dry.

Mouthfeel - Medium body. Carbonation causes a fair tingle in the mouth. Again, English hops leave it with a semi-dry finish.

Overall - Classic English brown ale. Not big on browns like these, but it's better than Newcastle. Just not enough interesting flavors going on here.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2012 04:30:23 | More by TheSixthRing

OriolesFan1008

Maryland

3/5  rDev -16.2%

06-05-2012 19:38:14 | More by OriolesFan1008

pagardner

Virginia

4/5  rDev +11.7%

06-02-2012 00:07:34 | More by pagardner

budgood1

Minnesota

2.45/5  rDev -31.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

pours out a nearly opaque brown colour with crimson edges. very little head and little lace. subdued aroma...some cocoa notes can be detected. the flavour is equally uninspiring...weak malt flavours, strained hop notes, a watery mouthfeel and light body make for a ho-hum experience. at least there is little of the diacetyl that plagued the other offerings from H&L. drinkability has some seesion aspects to it.

overall i'm glad to get through this sampler pack. although the sale of this beer provides some funding to a local burn foundation, it doesn't make the beer any better.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2012 21:57:55 | More by budgood1

Cavanaghty

Maine

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

04-26-2012 23:30:23 | More by Cavanaghty

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

04-01-2012 18:19:42 | More by TMoney2591

NDuquette

Maine

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

03-22-2012 14:30:12 | More by NDuquette

iammatt

California

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

03-16-2012 01:53:42 | More by iammatt