Wookey Jack - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

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rAvg: 4.26
pDev: 8.69%
Reviews: 377
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Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

California, United States

Style | ABV
American Black Ale | 8.30% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (317), on-tap (54), growler (6).

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Reviews by sweemzander:

sweemzander

Illinois

4.03/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz. bottle poured into a tulip. Thanks to Chris for sharing!

(A)- Pours pitch black. Some tan froth and lacing.

(S)- A big burst of citrus and pine. Subtle spice and a roasted quality to it overall.

(T)- A nice burst of citrus and pine. It slowly flows then into subtle roasty grains.

(M)- A great carbonation level and balance. A great combo of citrus and subtle roasted grains.

(O)- A solid to great black IPA; a solid example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2012 15:07:26 | More by sweemzander

More User Reviews:

Callmecoon

California

3.75/5 rDev -12%

05-23-2013 02:25:11 | More by Callmecoon

TallSaint

United Kingdom (Scotland)

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-23-2013 01:19:00 | More by TallSaint

atone315

Wisconsin

4/5 rDev -6.1%

05-23-2013 00:48:59 | More by atone315

BillHilly

Washington

3.75/5 rDev -12%

05-23-2013 00:41:02 | More by BillHilly

puuj

California

3.75/5 rDev -12%

05-22-2013 17:48:58 | More by puuj

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-22-2013 13:25:35 | More by SpdKilz

megamass

New Jersey

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-22-2013 04:28:36 | More by megamass

Hopmodium

Washington

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-22-2013 02:58:57 | More by Hopmodium

scoot64

New Jersey

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 23:25:14 | More by scoot64

WizzardOfHops

California

4.25/5 rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 23:05:39 | More by WizzardOfHops

AndyP612

Illinois

4.5/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bomber poured to Darkness stem.

A- Dark. Black color with a light brown head that dissipates quickly. Looks very much so at home in the trusty Darkness glass I usually use to review at home.

S- Hops with rye highlights but predominately hop forward. Good, hearty nose one this ale seemingly on the sweeter side with the nose.

T- Nice hop bite towards the front. The rye balances things out toward the middle and ends in lovely rich malt. Extremely well balances with nothing coming out as the star. The three acts are definitely present Hops, Rye and Malt in this ale.

M- Extremely drinkable at 8.3% abv and the layers work very well with one another. Medium bodied with the malt staying with you after the sip slightly longer than the hops.

O- This is by far the best Black IPA I have had to memory because there is evidence that it is, in actuality is an IPA. I have become quite sick of ale claiming to be BIPAs and are really just black ale with no hops detectable in the nose or the palate. Would buy again. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 22:55:15 | More by AndyP612

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5 rDev +5.6%

05-21-2013 21:01:45 | More by ackeeper

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