Velvet Hammer - Peticolas Brewing Company

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50 Ratings

rAvg: 3.99
pDev: 15.54%
Reviews: 7
Hads: 43

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Brewed by:
Peticolas Brewing Company

Texas, United States

Style | ABV
American Strong Ale | 9.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. on-tap (5), growler (1), bottle (1).

Notes:
A tribute to our favorite Brewmaster, Greg Matthews, the Velvet Hammer appears as a dark, ruby reddish-brown ale beneath a sheath of protective off-white foam. It is malt-forward with elements of caramel and the sweetness of light brown sugar, balanced nicely by a combination of floral hops and a noticeable alcohol bite. It's a sturdy brew with a smooth character which belies both an inner strength and a slightly full body, along with a moderate bitterness to round out the taste.

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Reviews by jkanavel:

jkanavel

Texas

4.25/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had this at Live Oak, and at Caves.

The appearance is very dark red, plum in the middle, with crimson around the edges. Its a little murky because of the deep color.

It smells amazing, leather, mild esters. Not too much hop presence here.

Its pretty complex on the palate. Very malt forward, alcohol, red stone fruits, and plenty of chocolate.

The mouthfeel is rich, thick, creamy head. I wanna try it on nitro.

Overall, this is one of my favorite local brews these days. Big ups.

Serving type: on-tap

09-19-2012 20:48:08 | More by jkanavel

More User Reviews:

Jasoncpace

Texas

4/5 rDev +0.3%

05-03-2013 01:54:31 | More by Jasoncpace

wtkphoto

Texas

4/5 rDev +0.3%

04-28-2013 02:00:21 | More by wtkphoto

bmurray10

Texas

4/5 rDev +0.3%

04-22-2013 18:28:14 | More by bmurray10

jenlovesbeer

Texas

4.25/5 rDev +6.5%

04-17-2013 23:13:37 | More by jenlovesbeer

Dwtucker90

Texas

4.5/5 rDev +12.8%

04-13-2013 04:00:48 | More by Dwtucker90

bbadger

Texas

3.5/5 rDev -12.3%

04-06-2013 01:07:26 | More by bbadger

garyford

Texas

4/5 rDev +0.3%

04-04-2013 20:17:39 | More by garyford

sweemzander

Illinois

4.09/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

My first review from my notes during my week in Texas. This was a part of a sampler flight at the Common Table in Dallas.

(A)- Pours a clear reddish amber hue. Some good froth and lacing left behind.

(S)- A lightly spicy rye/wheat profile. A good sweetness underlying it with caramel and a subtle smokiness.

(T)- Similar to the smell, only more/better showing in the hops area. A big and vibrant sweet rye-like caramel spiciness with a nice finish of citrus and pine.

(M)- A nice carbonation level and balance. A great showing of what an imperial amber can be like while still having a nice hop profile. Mildly bitter.

(O)- This is a big favorite down here since you see it everywhere. Definitely seems like an imperial red ale meets the catch-all style of an american strong. Definitely an enjoyable malty treat.

Serving type: on-tap

03-26-2013 02:35:46 | More by sweemzander

Fusebuddy

Wisconsin

3.75/5 rDev -6%

03-19-2013 23:09:58 | More by Fusebuddy

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

4/5 rDev +0.3%

03-19-2013 13:11:03 | More by BigBry

ZombiesAteMyDog

Indiana

3.75/5 rDev -6%

03-17-2013 02:52:45 | More by ZombiesAteMyDog

mcdsports

Texas

4.25/5 rDev +6.5%

03-10-2013 22:58:06 | More by mcdsports

KZE80

Texas

3.75/5 rDev -6%

03-03-2013 06:38:18 | More by KZE80

6thstreetbrewpub

District of Columbia

4.25/5 rDev +6.5%

03-02-2013 16:01:31 | More by 6thstreetbrewpub

duff247

Texas

3.5/5 rDev -12.3%

02-25-2013 00:53:25 | More by duff247

rfgaul

Illinois

4.5/5 rDev +12.8%

02-18-2013 19:10:55 | More by rfgaul

bmwats

Louisiana

4.04/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a growler into a tulip.

A: Dark brown with a ruby hue. Pours a medium, white, foamy head. Settles fairly quickly, leaving a ring of foam around the rim and a blanket of foam on the surface.

S: Light cinnamon-y bread. Earthy and woody.

T: Lightly bitter, licorice and cinnamon toast, pecan shells.

M: Chalky, and lightly syrupy. Bitter, dry finish.

D: Sip and enjoy.

Serving type: growler

02-14-2013 06:29:21 | More by bmwats