Schell's FireBrick
August Schell Brewing Company

Schell's FireBrickSchell's FireBrick
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From:
August Schell Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Vienna Lager
Ranked #60
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Ranked #23,224
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 13.24%
Reviews:
255
Ratings:
537
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 08, 2024
Added:
Feb 17, 2002
Wants:
  42
Gots:
  72
FireBrick was introduced in 1999, and is named after the bricks that line Schell's old boilers. It is the culmination of an effort to bridge the gap between the "popular-tasting" beers and the heartier, hand-crafted ones.
FireBrick is a refreshing all-malt lager with an amber-red hue that reflects the feeling of the brewery itself.

It has been described by Ted Marti as having a "subtle maltiness combined with a hint of hoppy taste that creates a mild, pleasantly drinkable beer." It is made with four specialty malts, along with Vanguard, Chinook and Hallertau hops.
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Ratings by mynie:
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Reviewed by mynie from Maryland

4.12/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 Oz can for 99 cents at John's Grocery. I figured yeah, what the hell.

Pours a nice light brown with a decent but unexceptional head. Pretty much the same pour as you get from a bottle.

Well, it smells a heck of a lot crisper from the can! Very nice, smooth Veinna malt backed up by some simple but firm west coast hops, dry and lightly citrusy.

Tastes pretty much like it smells: like a greener, hoppier Sam Adams.

The can really does wonders for this beer. The hops are much fresher and the malt is much crisper and all around it's just a better drinking experience. Great session ale, nice to drink on the 4th!
Jul 05, 2007
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

3.67/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Lightning round! Onto the beer:

Beautiful, looking orange Amber, which shines. Somewhat soapy head on top which retains much of its goodness even several minutes after the pour. You gotta put your nose into the beer to get the aroma. While lighter in intensity, gives appealing Noble hops and toasted malt notes.

Firebrick reminds you that this is a Vienna lager with its toasted caramel, kiss of mandarin orange, and finish of Noble hops. It’s light bodied with fuzzy carbonation, and despite its color, is quite easy to drink. All told, I would welcome Firebrick as an option at just about any social event.
Mar 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3.8 by creedcanns from Minnesota

Nov 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.69 by BarrelAgedG from California

Nov 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.71 by jwmoore from Iowa

Sep 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.69 by fflopps from Iowa

Sep 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Aug 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.78 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Aug 06, 2023
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Reviewed by Papercut4 from Wisconsin

3.8/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours out of the can a crystal clear deep rusty color with two fingers of head and mild retention. Smells of malt and bread. Tastes robust and malty. Full mouthfeel that might make you drink it a bit slower. Maybe not the best time of year to enjoy one, but I didn't mind it!
Jul 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by magikbagel from Wisconsin

Feb 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.02 by Matt711 from Minnesota

Jan 19, 2023
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Rated by Captain69 from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
a great burnt amber look malt smell = rich malt lager taste one of their best beers
Dec 19, 2022
 
Rated: 4.43 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Mar 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.43 by slimntubbs from Pennsylvania

Oct 31, 2021
 
Rated: 3.56 by d5001986 from Wisconsin

Oct 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Jacobier10 from New Jersey

3.74/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can, dated 1/10/21.

Medium amber with brilliant clarity. Creamy white head that hangs around for a while and leaves behind patchy lacing.

Deep malt aroma that borders on being too rich upon tasting. Light floral hops try to provide balance, but the malt reigns supreme. Clean, medium-full bodied. Finishes a little on the sweet side.
Jul 09, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by BrendanStoehr96 from Wisconsin

Jun 29, 2021
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

3.87/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can best by date July 1, 2021 poured into a 16oz pint glass. I also drank one straight outa the can.
Look: Pours a gorgeous clear deep dark copper amber with a rather tall head that eventually becomes soapy on the outside. Minimal spotty lacing.
Smell: caramel, malts, grains and a little bread.
Taste: Tart, raisins, sweet, hop, malt, hop oil. Light smoke dances around in it all. Kind of resiny for it's style and there's a little more smoke at the end again.
Feel: It has a mouth feel that is slippery, soft, firm, a little bit sticky, and has a med-long red tang finish. It is lightly and nicely carbonated.
Overall a very smooth, drinkable beer that is good for it's style and it is consistently brewed.
May 13, 2021
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Reviewed by Bshaw22 from Wisconsin

3.85/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours amber white frothy head.
Smell is caramel and a little roast. Maybe some dark fruits in there.
Taste is following the nose. Pretty clean and drinkable tho.
Got this one in the old mix pack too that I sat around drinking while buddies appendix almost burst.
Cheers to you schells and your tasty lagers. They are underrated to be sure!
Feb 13, 2021
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.78/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I got a can of this beer off the single shelf from a beer store in LaCrosse, WI. It poured a clear amber with off white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had caramel malt notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with caramel forward base and nice subtle bitter hop finish. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer .
Nov 14, 2020
Schell's FireBrick from August Schell Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 537 ratings