Terrapin Reunion Beer 2011 - Terrapin Beer Company

MrVonzipper

California

3.9/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Black in the glass with mahogany edges through light. Nice solid 1 finger khaki head with nice retention and spotty lacing.

Nose for me starts a little leathery. Then like a dark dopplebock with that dark euro malt. Mild dark chocolate, bitter fruit and vanilla.

Flavor is similar but a little brighter and more depth. Still dark euro-like malt flavor. Decent range of flavor. Balance isnt the best. Notes of nuttiness, bitter chocolate and mild vanilla and chili as the beer warms.

Medium-full bodied with medium carbonation.

Overall it's a pretty good brown ale. Its works for me but I could see how others might think the flavors aren't working together well together.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2011 22:33:56 | More by MrVonzipper

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

05-20-2013 23:53:04 | More by mikeincharleston

Kelp

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-09-2013 05:37:04 | More by Kelp

brudz2134

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-04-2013 04:32:55 | More by brudz2134

Keith_R

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

04-15-2013 00:36:33 | More by Keith_R

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

1.75/5  rDev -55.9%

03-28-2013 03:15:51 | More by SmellsofMahagony

duceswild

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

03-18-2013 03:44:41 | More by duceswild

michaeljstraub

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

03-15-2013 11:36:48 | More by michaeljstraub

CaptainNomihodai

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-03-2013 04:20:20 | More by CaptainNomihodai

t0rin0

California

3/5  rDev -24.4%

02-28-2013 02:35:37 | More by t0rin0

sendbeer

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

12-23-2012 05:36:34 | More by sendbeer

MTWood

4/5  rDev +0.8%

12-05-2012 19:25:44 | More by MTWood

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

11-11-2012 21:07:17 | More by mdillon86

match1112

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

a: dark brown body, millions of tiny specs floating. one inch of tan creamy head settles to a ring, lacing is minimial.

s: powdered cocoa, chili peppers and a muted vanilla presence.

t: cocoa and vanilla up front, then they are stomped intoi the ground by a still very hot pepper flavor.

m: medium body, good carbonation. sweet and spicy with a burn in the back of the throat to finish it off.

o: meh, but this beer is for a good cause so I would probably buy another one.

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2012 01:55:28 | More by match1112

ortie

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +0.8%

10-19-2012 03:09:50 | More by ortie

HipHopinHooligan13

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

09-26-2012 23:29:48 | More by HipHopinHooligan13

beerthulhu

New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark ale brewed with cocoa nibs, vanilla and chilli peppers.

A: Cola pour is dark burgundy when backlighted. A healthy, rocky bronze-tan tinted head sits well atop with a stubborn rate of retention. The head is thick with a whipped cream structure that comes along with a glass defying cling of lace. Dense showering of micro-beads rise to the occassion along the inner vessel walls.

S: Rich chocolate nose, filled with cocoa powder, sweetened coffee, marshmellow, creamer and a soft chilli presence.

T: Rich brown ale malt defines the flavor, sweet cocoa, roasty coffee beans with a burnt sugar sweetness from the grains arrives upfront. Vanilla creamer highlights with a smooth fresh coffee flavor. Soft chilli heat brings up the rear with just the right amount of balance and warmth, not overvly done and played out so many other examples, but spicy, complimentary with just the right amount of ending flair without having to grab for a glass of chaser water.

M: Creamy mouthful, nice consistency with a bit of chilli heat on the tongue providing a gentle spicy warmth.

O: Overall a nicely crafted beer, balanced very well with cocoa and chilli each complimenting each other with highlights that don't drown each other out or is obnoxious like other examples. Not a marketing gimmick but one that truely focuses on a beers flavor and a good example and cause to utilize chilli peppers in more examples. Balanced just right.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2012 23:05:20 | More by beerthulhu

Kornoms

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

09-01-2012 23:28:18 | More by Kornoms

Roycc

4/5  rDev +0.8%

08-28-2012 03:48:20 | More by Roycc

Hopstout

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +19.6%

08-19-2012 05:21:42 | More by Hopstout

Soneast

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

08-18-2012 22:01:04 | More by Soneast

FrankShirley

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

08-17-2012 02:24:06 | More by FrankShirley

BeerHunter76

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

08-17-2012 02:23:29 | More by BeerHunter76

JottaGibboo

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

08-16-2012 20:00:57 | More by JottaGibboo

therope

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

08-08-2012 23:24:29 | More by therope