Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale - Big River Grille & Brewing Works

Slipmthgoose

California

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

07-25-2012 20:18:59 | More by Slipmthgoose

ryrad23

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +7%

01-21-2013 01:50:53 | More by ryrad23

imperialking

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7%

01-06-2012 00:31:35 | More by imperialking

mhaugo

California

3/5  rDev -19.8%

12-18-2011 21:12:01 | More by mhaugo

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had time for a quick pint while last in Nashville, so tried some Big Riber brews I haven't tasted yet.
Clear brown liquid with a thick head of foam that lastest for half the glass. Thin sticky lines of lace. Some sweetish malt smell, a
bit nutty. Taste is sweet, earthy malt with caramel and nuts. Mouthfeel is pretty smooth, medium body. A nice overall beer, good flavor, but I have had better.

Serving type: on-tap

02-21-2008 22:48:06 | More by BigBry

Gavage

New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: clear brown in color with a thick 2"+ head that last a long time. Thick lacing paints the glass.

Smell: such a good looking beer and the aroma disappoints. Very little malt sweetness and a hint of earthiness are barley detectable by the nose.

Taste: mild malt sweetness, subtle hints of nuts, caramel, and a soft bitterness make up a simple brown ale. Decent flavor but it needs to be kicked up a bit.

Mouthfeel: smooth from start to finish. Short aftertaste as the flavors leave the tongue quickly. Medium bodied beer.

Drinkability: definite session ale for this place. Low alcohol levels means this can be quaffed all day.

Serving type: on-tap

06-27-2007 13:58:42 | More by Gavage

BEERchitect

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -19.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

The only brew from this establishment that I was really disapointed with. The beer looks very clear with a ruby hue. Could have been confused with some darker Pale Ales. Light head retention and lacing. Smells mildly malty, grainy, and artificially caramelly. Tastes similar to aromas with emphasis on the caramel sweetness. Feels weak and watery with a grain bite. Sweetness reminds me of Amber Bock. Finishes a bit sweet, but not balanced or prefered.

Serving type: on-tap

10-23-2006 16:49:45 | More by BEERchitect

dfried

Minnesota

4.15/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On cask anyway, this beer looks great, very deep cloudy brown, almost black. Tight, perfect, off white head that lasted throughout. The smell is definitely not pungent by any means, but you can pick up a little caramel malt and hops. The taste is sweet, despite the darker color, it doesn't come through as roasted bitter flavor (hence SWEET Magnolia I guess). There are apple and pear fruit flavors right away, but some darker fruits like plum come through in the finish, as well as a spicy flavor, maybe a little nutty but I didn't notice that as much. I was actually quite impressed with this beer.

Serving type: cask

06-20-2006 16:05:18 | More by dfried

clvand0

Kentucky

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had this on tap in the brewpub. Says they use Mt. Hood hops. Pours a light brown color, clear, with very little head and doesn't leave any lacing on the glass. The aroma was very subdued - a little sweetness, but not much else. The flavor was very mild, but there was a lot of sweetness in this one. Some decent maltiness with a slight nutty tone. Finish is clean. Drinkability is good, but it's pretty thin. Could use some body.

Serving type: on-tap

01-12-2005 22:54:15 | More by clvand0