Fireside Ale - Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

klkatz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 5

Overall impression is this is a great winter ale...

The appearance is a reddish, blackish - but transparent, like a tinted windor... how'd they do that? It is carbonated well, like a crackling fire... pours a shallow off-white head

Smell is chocolaty... and nutty.

Taste - still nutty. crisp taste - not heavy as expected... hints of smokey, woody flavors - has the appeal of a coffee porter...

Mouthfeel is average.

Drinkability - great as a nightcap. After a meal, with friends, or even to eat with cake.... but don't skip the milk.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2011 02:22:40 | More by klkatz

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 16:34:59 | More by InspectorBob

bconsidine

Maryland

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-14-2013 17:34:34 | More by bconsidine

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

05-13-2013 06:32:23 | More by Bonko_the_sane

blknikon

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -20.4%

05-08-2013 00:12:03 | More by blknikon

1up

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-13-2013 02:08:03 | More by 1up

raythealeman

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-08-2013 00:59:03 | More by raythealeman

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-07-2013 02:37:45 | More by t0rin0

djrn2

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -20.4%

03-02-2013 17:37:19 | More by djrn2

pathman

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

02-08-2013 00:10:50 | More by pathman

Budinetz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

01-16-2013 20:35:21 | More by Budinetz

zeff80

Missouri

3.88/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Beside a fire on Christmas night.

A - Poured out a murky, copper color with a one-finger, off-white head of foam. It left some sudsy trails of lace on the glass.

S - It smelled of bacon and other smoked meats. Some caramel, too.

T - It tasted fairly smokey, but not overdone. Good roastiness with just a touch of sweet caramel.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A medium bodied ale with a dry finish.

O - This is a nice smoked beer. Anther good brew from Weyerbacher.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 21:04:18 | More by zeff80

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -13.8%

12-31-2012 04:09:03 | More by ejimhof

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

2.25/5  rDev -40.3%

12-07-2012 23:22:38 | More by Damian74Shensky

Bighorn

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

11-22-2012 22:26:52 | More by Bighorn

kbuzz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

11-11-2012 13:10:42 | More by kbuzz

SadMachine

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

11-10-2012 17:59:00 | More by SadMachine

chefhatt

Pennsylvania

3.03/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I poured this beer into a pint glass, it has a rich brownish color body and no head or lace to it. The smell has a aroma of dark fruits and a little smokeyness to it. The taste is of like tart dark fruits with some sweetness to it. The smokeyness comes on the back of tongue, it isn't very strong but just there to let you know its there. The mouth feel is good and overall this is a ok beer. I would not buy this again.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2012 01:56:07 | More by chefhatt

Minkybut

Virginia

3.48/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I poured this nice beer into my tumbler at 45 degrees. The beer was kinda coke (brown) colored. It poured a beautiful tan head unfortunately though it went away really fast. There was a hint of smoke in the smell and the taste but it was not too powerful. The beer has a tiny bit of a sweet finish but not too bad. I would buy this beer again for sure.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 22:39:11 | More by Minkybut

KTCamm

New Jersey

3.8/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 ouncer into a pint glass.

Pours dark brown with some reddish tints - not much foam to speak of. Subtle smokiness in a malty nose. Some burnt embers. Taste is sweet - caramel, maltiness, plus liquid smoke that evolves into a medium firm hop. Nice bite at the close that brings it all together. Smoky. (I know, right?)

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2012 10:09:32 | More by KTCamm

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

09-26-2012 03:00:25 | More by hockeyfighter19

tdm168

North Carolina

3.48/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - dark amber with a soft, short layer of off white head that has decent retention

S - sweet, baked apples; some caramel

T - baked apple, smoke, earthy woody

M - medium bodied, smooth, well carbonated

I'm not a big fan of this one. It comes across as a Dubbel with a huge smoky presence. The malt and smoke are at odds. There is little balance. I won't pick this up again.

Serving type: bottle

09-18-2012 08:31:08 | More by tdm168

jp312

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

09-03-2012 23:13:49 | More by jp312

JimmytheSaintPSU

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

08-21-2012 21:18:17 | More by JimmytheSaintPSU

jsanford

Georgia

3.1/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Pours dark mahogany with a dense ivory head that settles to a thick cap, leaving behind streaky lacing. Sweet and malty aromas of baked bread, caramel, brown sugar, and just a touch of meaty smoke. Taste is similarly malt-forward, with notes of chocolate, caramel, toffee, and more mild smokiness. I'd definitely like to see the smoke amped up a bit, but not too bad overall. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, with a medium-full body and good carbonation. Pretty decent beer overall, but gimme more smoke!

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2012 21:42:45 | More by jsanford