Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale - Back Forty Beer Co.

JoseR

4/5  rDev +9.9%

12-30-2012 18:31:11 | More by JoseR

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-01-2013 13:37:33 | More by WoodBrew

chinchill

South Carolina

3.56/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. brown bottle poured with a small but renewing head, producing good retention; crystal clear, deep amber color.

S: Subtle and simple but pleasant malt aromas suggesting baked bread

T: also simple but nice, featuring bready malts with hints of caramel and nuts.

M: Medium carbonation. Too harsh and aggressive for style.

O: Tasty and not overly sweet, but marred but an inexplicably harsh feel.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 16:18:28 | More by chinchill

godlessape

Georgia

3.99/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Had this in an Imperial pint glass. The body has an ice tea color to it and the head is small but creamy and never takes leave.



The aroma is gentle on the nose with it's dark bready, malty overtones coming through over the biscuit and molasses undertones.



The flavor has a smooth, mellow, roasty malt character to it with a faint nuttiness. The hop bitterness is moderate but it is here none the less.



The carbonation is smoooth and dreamy. I can imagine sitting in a British pub sipping on this ale pint after pint all night long and never growing tired of it because it fits the mood and the setting so well.



Overall I'm glad I tried it and I would definitely recommend.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 01:38:52 | More by godlessape

WDJersey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +9.9%

04-13-2013 03:13:22 | More by WDJersey

GRG1313

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-10-2013 05:39:01 | More by GRG1313

Sivad

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%

04-07-2013 03:46:26 | More by Sivad

maleman

Mississippi

4.44/5  rDev +22%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

From a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Best by dating on bottle. Poured an almost tea color with an initial one-finger white head that receded into a thin cap. Thin, oily lacing was present. Nose is full of malty bread. The taste follows the nose with a sweet bready flavor and some pepper. Mouthfeel is a bit less than medium with little to no aftertaste. Overall, one of Bama's best offerings. Is one of my go-to's.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 22:52:45 | More by maleman

MonkeyStain

Florida

3/5  rDev -17.6%

03-18-2013 01:34:10 | More by MonkeyStain

Lovely85

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

03-06-2013 00:35:13 | More by Lovely85

Dooleymon

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

03-04-2013 02:18:25 | More by Dooleymon

TRAMZ

4.14/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

If you enjoy brown ales, this is an Alabama special. I find it very hard to believe that "Brown" by Good People is so highly acclaimed, when I much prefer the Truck Stop Honey Brown. Give it a try, I guarantee, you'll enjoy. It's tough to find, so don't hesitate if the opportunity presents.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 00:23:55 | More by TRAMZ

007deepsouth

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

02-26-2013 14:58:22 | More by 007deepsouth

Jacurdy60

Alabama

3.6/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

A-Pours a golden brown color with a one finger yellow-cream colored head. Decent retention. Foam coats the entire glass as I sip and leaves a small latticework. The color isn't as brown as I'd like it to be

S-A sweet, honey smell is very pronounced at the front of the nose as it fades into an earthy, hop smell at the back. The sweet malt is overpowering albeit in a good way and it balances well with the earthy hops in the back. A very nice smelling brew.

T-The sweetness makes a brief presence on the palate, but fades very quickly. Bitter, malted hops take center stage once the sweet honey fades quickly

MF-Carbonated and not as rich as I'd like it to be

O-A good brown ale. Definitely the best one brewed in Alabama. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 02:52:53 | More by Jacurdy60

joshbrink

Alabama

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

01-29-2013 17:52:26 | More by joshbrink

Ajlvt

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +3%

01-29-2013 00:18:57 | More by Ajlvt

bonSreeB

Alabama

3/5  rDev -17.6%

01-24-2013 22:48:56 | More by bonSreeB

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

01-08-2013 14:23:38 | More by tobelerone

Jonbw

Mississippi

4/5  rDev +9.9%

12-19-2012 18:36:35 | More by Jonbw

daliandragon

North Carolina

3.93/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Found this previously unknown brown ale floating in the mixed six section at a Winn Dixie in Meridian, Mississippi. This was a medium bodied brown with a balanced flavor and slender body that was certainly worth trying but not something I'd probably get much if it was available in my area. The honey and clove in the nose translate well into the taste and the hops are just noticeable enough to give it some character. I was a little disappointed with the thin texture. A distinctive take on the style, but I don't drink a ton of brown ales myself.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2012 03:17:19 | More by daliandragon

bushwack

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

10-21-2012 00:41:32 | More by bushwack

harpus

Alabama

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

10-15-2012 18:46:46 | More by harpus

Mojo

Alabama

3.2/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

This offering pours up a nice amber with a one finger head, not much retention and leaves little to no lacing. The nose is pine, honey, and biscuit. Mouthfeel is very thin, almost watery. Taste is pretty watery too on the front though the finish is respectable. I honestly expected more from this. However it is very drinkable if perhaps a little one dimensional.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2012 03:21:23 | More by Mojo

thatoneguymike

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

09-25-2012 18:27:45 | More by thatoneguymike

grumpygerman

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +3%

09-14-2012 02:11:01 | More by grumpygerman