5 Vulture
5 Rabbit Cerveceria

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From:
5 Rabbit Cerveceria
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Chile Beer
ABV:
6.4%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.5 | pDev: 17.43%
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
292
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 19, 2020
Added:
May 05, 2011
Wants:
  15
Gots:
  46
5 Vulture is a deep ambered-colored ale with complex caramel aromas with toasted sugar notes and a long, elegant spicy finish. Roasted ancho chile is used to add depth and complexity, without adding heat or strong chile flavors.
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Ratings by emerge077:
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Listed as a "Dark Ale" at Bad Apple, served in a tapered 5 Rabbit pint glass. Review from written notes.

Reddish hazy copper, lasting head of tan foam on top. Foam sticks a bit, but not really leaving any lasting lace. Head retention is good, as it lasted for the duration of the glass. Malty, yeasty aroma, pleasant but slightly muted.

Caramel malt, some toastiness, fruity yeast and peppery spice. Ancho gives it a nice lingering spicy sweet heat in the aftertaste, subtle and nuanced. Successfully balanced without numbing heat, which can be rare in a Chile Beer. Definitely a little bit smoky, pretty malt forward. Medium carbonation, easy to drink. Paired well with food. An interesting first effort from this fledgling brewing company. Expectations are high since Mr. Mosher is involved, and this is a unique beer... a dark ale with ancho chiles added.
Jun 05, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.73 by SWChi from Illinois

Feb 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.51 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Dec 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by jduprey007 from Michigan

Sep 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Chilmer from Iowa

May 22, 2018
 
Rated: 2.88 by eppie82 from Illinois

Mar 26, 2018
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Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois

3.57/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
16oz draft pour into a pint glass shows a bubbly dark brown body briefly floats a 1" cocoa brown head leaving no lacing.

Aroma is an almost metallic ale carbonation.

Flavor is almost exclusively chili heat with a little caramel malt.

Mouthfeel is light and nimble, clean and numbing from the chili.

Overall I was surprised by the heat, but it is clearly well made.
Mar 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by Inglewood from Illinois

Dec 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by michaelsmith11 from Illinois

Dec 01, 2017
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Rated by Beerucee from Texas

4.47/5  rDev +27.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Spicey on throat.
Mar 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Mar 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Jan 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by muswellbeerbelly from Illinois

Jan 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.46 by bpkrippner from Missouri

Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Nov 23, 2016
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Reviewed by JColin from Illinois

3.74/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz.
Duvel Tulip

A - Brown with a reddish hue. No lacing and little to no head from an aggressive pour

S - Hops and ancho chile

T - Hoppy initial taste with a peppery finish

F - Becomes toasty as the beer warms with a bitter coating

O - A good beer in the style, but not a style I usually look for. Would buy again if I'm in the mood for ancho chile
Nov 13, 2016
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.14/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Unknown vintage; drank 7/11/14 @ the Yarchives.

Poured from a bottle into a glass.

Brown/red murkiness.

Khaki head; minimal lace.

Brown sugar & mild spice heat in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Mild coffee & hint of banana up front, with a touch of pepper heat on the finish. A nice enough dark session beer.
Oct 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by warpedrevolution from Illinois

Aug 06, 2016
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.67/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
7/19...pours dark brown, fast fizzy bubbles, no foam on top. Dark malty nose, caramels, smoky. Slight peppery spice. Taste is a light sweet malt which swings swiftly to an ancho spice burn. Kept in check, but a nice smooth burn. Milk chocolate sweetness in the background. Very interesting.
Jul 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by MeIquiades from Illinois

Jul 29, 2016
5 Vulture from 5 Rabbit Cerveceria
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 292 ratings