Festivus - Deep Ellum Brewing Company

Gagnonsux

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

01-25-2013 05:18:27 | More by Gagnonsux

jheezee

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-09-2013 21:43:11 | More by jheezee

htdoerge

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +17%

04-22-2013 23:13:58 | More by htdoerge

champ103

Texas

3.59/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Hay Merchant in Houston, TX

A: Pours a dark brown, nearly black color with some ruby around the edges. A one two finger white/light tan head rises with good retention. Plenty of lace is left behind.
S: A mix of soapy, floral, and resinous hops up front. That is followed by caramel malt, sweetness and burnt toast. A lingering bitterness. Like most from this "style" this just does mix right for me.
T: The flavors meld a bit better than the nose. The resinous hops are apparent, but not at odds with the malt going on. Toasted malt, caramel sweetness, light chocolate. Basically a hoppy porter.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. A slightly soapy and oily feel. Resinous and slick. Not hard to drink. Enjoyable for what it is. Though not something I am coming back to often.

As this "style" goes, not bad. Though I have yet to see any definition to what this style should be. Really not the worst of its ilk, but I wish this kind of beer would go away.

Serving type: on-tap

01-26-2013 01:18:32 | More by champ103

mseidens

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

01-21-2013 02:33:20 | More by mseidens

KZE80

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

01-18-2013 22:04:41 | More by KZE80

ilikebeer03

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

01-14-2013 03:28:40 | More by ilikebeer03

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

01-07-2013 01:58:50 | More by Texasfan549

kjkinsey

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

12-27-2012 23:54:47 | More by kjkinsey

BJasny

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

12-22-2012 19:50:41 | More by BJasny

jennATX

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

11-02-2012 04:53:21 | More by jennATX

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

09-18-2012 23:57:48 | More by t0rin0

Danobold

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

02-26-2012 22:57:41 | More by Danobold

JimFred

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

02-19-2012 17:37:00 | More by JimFred

Mora2000

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewery's grand opening party.

The beer pours a dark brown to black color with a small tan head. The aroma is has a lot of roasted and light chocolate malts, with a little bit of pine also thrown in. The flavor is very similar. There are some nice pine and orange notes from the hops, but they are balanced and complimented by the chocolate and roasted malts. The bitterness is low to medium. Medium, creamy mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A good Black IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

02-19-2012 16:32:07 | More by Mora2000