He'Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale - Shmaltz Brewing Company

fredmugs

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

01-15-2013 13:28:55 | More by fredmugs

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

3.36/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Pours out an auburn color with not much sticking to the surface, in the line of foam. A thick-ish ring remains. Decent clarity. Looks drinkable.

Smells like dark berry and slightly-turned malts. Insinuation of pomegranante is duly noted. Moreso, notes of raisin, fig, and caramel. Has a tropical bent to it, but it almost smells like an Old Ale with maltiness reminiscent of an English sipper.

More of that English maltiness, with perhaps a touch of Fuggle. Earthy and only mildly fruity. Again, pomegranate is a bit of a stretch, but I'll stick to their word. It's really missing a lot. A bit cardboard-y. It's either super-hard to get this beer fresh around these parts, or everytime I drink one, I'm severly disappointed by the way it's seemed to have turned. Burnt toffee in the finish. Here I go again...

Has a mild sudsiness and a bushy body. A little slick, too. It's easy enough to finish. I must say, I like how the alcohol barely creeps up (for a Strong Ale, mind you).

I repeatedly shake my head after trying to enjoy this beer. So many times now, it has failed me. Has it failed you, too?

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 03:05:27 | More by thecheapies

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-21-2013 00:56:30 | More by kingmaker

lucasj82

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

05-15-2013 01:04:27 | More by lucasj82

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-13-2013 15:25:26 | More by leftstagebrew

TBoneJones

Texas

3.68/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Pours amber with light carbonation, and a good head that presents itself and fades to a minimum. Lacks lacing.
Smells of malts, leathery to me, hint of tropical fruit/ the pomegranate.
Tastes a bit better than my nose was suggesting it would. An earthy/ woody bready goodness with a fruity blend (pomegranate indeed, and this fruit works well with beer here it seems). Hops poke through. Not complex by any means, but i like what is there. Herbal flavoring bordering on medicinal, but in a balanced way. I am stuffed-up while sampling this so maybe I'd have a lesser opinion without a probable cold! Not a favorite style, ambers in general, but somehow this imperial effort tastes better than many to me.
Feels smooth and creamy, unlike its appearance in my pint. Medium carbonation. I do enjoy the bitterness in the finish.

Id probably try this again. Unique in that it centers on pomegranate. Maybe i will try more bold ambers in general.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 23:22:47 | More by TBoneJones

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

05-09-2013 04:08:39 | More by MrBuckHigh

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

05-07-2013 22:30:37 | More by dalepryor

lernerlift

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-05-2013 22:25:57 | More by lernerlift

shelby415

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-02-2013 07:35:42 | More by shelby415

DasBoot2112

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-02-2013 04:05:43 | More by DasBoot2112

smartassboiler

Illinois

2/5  rDev -43.3%

04-23-2013 16:12:12 | More by smartassboiler

archero

Texas

1/5  rDev -71.7%

04-21-2013 05:11:42 | More by archero

ChiefHopHead

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

04-09-2013 03:30:59 | More by ChiefHopHead

campfirebrew

New York

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

04-04-2013 16:48:27 | More by campfirebrew

slay

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

03-25-2013 22:46:54 | More by slay

JMS1512

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

03-24-2013 19:34:36 | More by JMS1512

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +13.3%

03-21-2013 07:18:36 | More by grahamboudreaux

Jediknight362

Alberta (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

03-11-2013 02:34:10 | More by Jediknight362

Auraan

Arizona

4.06/5  rDev +15%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Poured a good looking orange/red with a thing white head that dissipated. Scents of ale yeast, malt and slight pomegranate juice. The flavor begins with dark fruits, citrus and some sour fruity flavors, a mild hop bitterness is also present and allows the sweetness to shine through. There is a pronounced flavor of alcohol on the finish. It has a mildly carbonated mouthfeel with some slight stickiness. Overall it's a good beer, with a combination of bitter, sweet and sour flavors. It may not be everyone's thing, but I enjoyed it.

Serving type: bottle

03-08-2013 05:14:59 | More by Auraan

Murrhey

Montana

2.31/5  rDev -34.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a standard pressure-cap bottle into a pint glass in high elevation Libby, Mont. No best-by date readily visible. Reviewed live.

A- One-finger white head with medium-to-low retention. Wet, drippy lacing. Orange-red color with low clarity. Some light permeates, but not a ton.

S- Fruity hop character and some syrup. Can't pick out pomegranate though. Unappealing smell.

T- Boozy, sour and unappealing. Can now pick out the pomegranate, not strong though. Not a good flavor.

M- Syrupy, finishes wet.

O- Oofah. This beer makes me shake. Not a fan. Had MUCH better strong ales.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 04:39:54 | More by Murrhey

Metalaero

New York

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

03-02-2013 02:40:27 | More by Metalaero

ummswimmin

New Jersey

3.3/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

I poured this beer into my tulip glass. The Origin had about two fingers of foam over a light brown color.

This smells like a lager with a touch of sweetness. I get some euro hops on this one.

This tastes like a stock lager with a good dose of bitterness from the pommegranite. The pommegranites throws off the balance with this one.

Overall this is an off-tasting lager. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for it.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 02:37:27 | More by ummswimmin

2neardead

California

3/5  rDev -15%

02-22-2013 04:23:02 | More by 2neardead

Fatehunter

Oregon

2.59/5  rDev -26.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A half finger of head on a hazy, medium straw colored body.
The aroma is grain with some fruitiness thrown in.
The taste is not enjoyable. It has a strong bitter-sweetness that does not come across well.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
Not fun.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 03:12:05 | More by Fatehunter