Croaking Lizard Brown Ale
Franciscan Well Micro Brewery

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Franciscan Well Micro Brewery
 
Ireland
Style:
English Brown Ale
ABV:
5%
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2.95 | pDev: 0%
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1
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Aug 27, 2011
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Aug 27, 2011
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

2.95/5  rDev 0%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Served on-draught into a generic pint glass at the Franciscan Well in Cork, a bar famous amongst Yanks for their mistreatment at the hands of one particular lad in their barstaff. "I know you're not from the South, but mind yer P's 'n' Q's!" Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a one finger head of lovely cream and thickness. Retention is good; she doesn't fully die for over three minutes. Black (NOT brown) colour to the point of solid non-transparency. It's appealing and looks more like a stout than a brown ale.

Sm: Chocolate and toffee. Very light in strength. Maybe some caramel on the tail end.

T: Roast, chocolate, and toffee. Coffee is present on the finish, but is rather slight. The roast returns on the finish after a mysterious hiatus starting on the early second act. Nicely subtle and complex whilst avoiding being overbearing. Quite good, actually. The alcohol, however, is far too noticeable (especially since there's hardly any in there!). As a stout lover, it's difficult to judge this as a brown ale.

Mf: Too wet. Features an awkward, artificial coarseness that throws off the balance. Doesn't quite suit the flavours.

Dr: Price is a bit high by Irish standards, but it's worth a go, especially for fans of the style. There aren't many Irish browns, and this may be the best one. That said, it's far from exemplary.
Aug 27, 2011
Croaking Lizard Brown Ale from Franciscan Well Micro Brewery
Beer rating: 2.95 out of 5 with 1 ratings