Wookey Jack - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

hopsolutely

Ontario (Canada)

4.48/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A stunning American Black Ale! Bottle picked up at the brewery in November. Pours a murky dark auburn that's approaching black, with a surprisingly light coloured head.

Knock-out aroma of pure "west-coast" hops. Wish I could name the specific hop medley, but no simple terms like pine/citrus/mango even begin to give this credit - it's none of those standards while presenting the best of all of them and perfectly balanced with its chocolate malt supporting cast.

The flavour is also hop-forward, with dark roasted malts fleshing out the body and rye notes most evident during the bitter finish. The 8.3% ABV is very well hidden - I hadn't read the bottle and had no idea until logging in to BA - with only a hint of alcohol warmth near the end.

Very sad to only have one bottle. Highly, highly recommend!

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2013 02:04:38 | More by hopsolutely

ryko

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-19-2013 03:18:48 | More by ryko

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -41.3%

06-18-2013 23:48:07 | More by taylor714914

bca115

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-18-2013 20:06:42 | More by bca115

Matt73

New York

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-18-2013 12:31:32 | More by Matt73

BeerChanticleer

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-18-2013 01:53:06 | More by BeerChanticleer

yamar68

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-18-2013 00:14:45 | More by yamar68

atinman

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-17-2013 23:32:38 | More by atinman

Mattco

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

06-17-2013 21:34:28 | More by Mattco

ajtorres311

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-17-2013 17:30:14 | More by ajtorres311

TimHitchings

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

06-17-2013 12:16:22 | More by TimHitchings

spw109

New York

5/5  rDev +17.4%

06-17-2013 07:31:10 | More by spw109

pk18

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

06-17-2013 02:15:11 | More by pk18

comradekyle

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-17-2013 00:38:01 | More by comradekyle

cjdun86

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-16-2013 23:33:20 | More by cjdun86

Dirt

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-16-2013 22:05:57 | More by Dirt

greenboat

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

06-16-2013 19:07:55 | More by greenboat

beerinNV

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

06-16-2013 15:33:55 | More by beerinNV

bambam2517

Arizona

4.36/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Pours jet black with a nice rush of creamy cocoa bubbles forming a strong, lasting lace ring. On the nose is piney, coriander hops and rye malt sweetness, hint of smoke. Taste is an excellent blend of bitter and malty flavors, complexity is high. Dark chocolate, juniper berries, grill smoke, rye bread come to mind. Mouthfeel is among the best i've had, begins so soft and creamy then the flavors run wild on the palate, finishing with a sudden perfectly bitter dry finish. Extremely well crafted!

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 07:49:42 | More by bambam2517

En29356

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

06-16-2013 02:42:04 | More by En29356

SocalKicks

California

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-15-2013 21:56:29 | More by SocalKicks

BGsWo22

New York

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-15-2013 18:14:26 | More by BGsWo22

bolanrox

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +17.4%

06-15-2013 00:26:03 | More by bolanrox

lunarbrew

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-14-2013 23:48:27 | More by lunarbrew

fearfactory

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

06-14-2013 22:32:15 | More by fearfactory