Wookey Jack - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Wookey pours a deep deep brown but one can also see some garnet highlights below the tall beige head. The head is dense and pocketed with large bubbles. Some good sticky lacing is left behind.

Aroma is quite hoppy, in the citrus/floral vein. Malts have a very slight roasted smell. Perhaps even spicy rye.

In the taste the first thing I noticed, really slapped in the face, was the bitterness. Quite bitter. Hops have a mild citrus taste but are light and understated. Malts balance and hoist the hops well.
Since there is rye malts in the brew I was expecting some spiciness but couldn't find any. Roasted malts sutle and are complementory and not overpowering.
The feel of the beer I think is the weak point. It was smooth and soft but almost to the point of being flat. It weighted heavy on the palette and drink semi bitter. Had the mouthfeel of a Guiness.

Overall it's good. I like the way the roasted malts were sutle and complementory and understated, not overpowering. Some BIPA's are borderline porters and stoudts in my opinion, not that that,s a bad thing.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2012 11:12:03 | More by micromaniac129

stephens101

Oklahoma

4.46/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A near pitch-black brew with a fantastic, rich, dark brown head. The herbal hops flow freely out of this one. Some dark fruity notes and faint caramel are noticed. Nothing out of the ordinary or complex with the aroma, just right on target. Caramel and bitter chocolates to the tongue and this one goes down smooth as hell. An herbal hop envelope helps provide a pleasant and non-threatening counterpoint to the sweetness. Some rye graniness and plum is noticed later. Medium-bodied at the most and the alcohol provides warmth but no harshness. Fabulous is end of the story.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 23:21:48 | More by stephens101

ericwa1154

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-20-2013 21:57:53 | More by ericwa1154

tipfortap

New York

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-20-2013 17:11:57 | More by tipfortap

duobob

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-20-2013 05:18:23 | More by duobob

Ctrauty

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-20-2013 01:44:59 | More by Ctrauty

BlackTuesday

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-19-2013 19:12:59 | More by BlackTuesday

tenacioustomato

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 15:40:47 | More by tenacioustomato

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-19-2013 15:39:08 | More by ShawnMH

supa0525

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-19-2013 13:29:48 | More by supa0525

jakeox

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 01:55:32 | More by jakeox

Hopinista

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-19-2013 01:49:12 | More by Hopinista

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-18-2013 14:43:18 | More by drgonzo2k2

Stiffler

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-18-2013 04:52:37 | More by Stiffler

timoteo833

New York

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-18-2013 02:02:03 | More by timoteo833

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.49/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Once again, Firestone Walker doesn't disappoint. Poured from a bomber into an over-sized wine glass.

Pours a deep, jet black with a thick, frothy, cream-hued head that stands at two fingers. Settles down to nice lacing, with a generous layer of head.

The smell is immediately of rye, which I love. Notes of pine, roasted malts. Nice earthy, meaty nose.

First taste notes are rye and hops, followed by lingering notes of toasted barley and hops. Sme lingering bitterness provides good balance.

Mouthfeel is nice, a good creamy feel with nice carbonation.

Overall, very nice. Definitely would drink this one again, and the balance of rye and hops is spot-on.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 01:25:16 | More by smooth_aleing

Shogun730

California

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-17-2013 21:36:40 | More by Shogun730

FranzBC

Oregon

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-17-2013 20:10:52 | More by FranzBC

SirBentham

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-17-2013 18:27:39 | More by SirBentham

BanditoJunkie

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-17-2013 03:17:01 | More by BanditoJunkie

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -23.7%

05-17-2013 03:10:06 | More by ejimhof

thomas2357

Virginia

5/5  rDev +17.4%

05-17-2013 01:53:31 | More by thomas2357

tattoopunk031

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-16-2013 15:42:49 | More by tattoopunk031

hitter114

Colorado

4.56/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

mmmm... Wookey

It has taken maybe a case of this to review it, but this time, poured from 22 into gulden draak tulip

A: Jet black, some mahogany, with thin white head nice lacing
S: Smells like hops, farm hops
T: Dank Hops up front, rye, malts and a little roast finish, very nice complex layering of flavors from a hybrid style
M: IPA Style mouth feel with a little roast on the roof of the mouth that lingers

O: A great beer that mixes a few beer styles. It almost takes the character of a hoppy porter at times, then at others a black ipa. Very nice, FSW

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 06:39:27 | More by hitter114

BeerBeast

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-16-2013 06:16:06 | More by BeerBeast