Honey Raspberry Ale - Spanish Peaks Brewing Co.

eb003

Kentucky

3.88/5  rDev +25.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

It's a pretty good brew. I thought it was refreshing during these hot summer months.

The appearance was a bit above average...it was a dark golden coler. The smell was very good...as the raspberry aroma stood out.

The taste was also good. It had a faint raspberry taste tthat lingered with an average mouthfeel. The drinkability is pretty good. I drank 3 before thinking... hmmm, how many have I had? LOL. Overall, it's a good brew.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2007 04:44:44 | More by eb003

wrightst

Maryland

1/5  rDev -67.7%

06-02-2013 20:43:19 | More by wrightst

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +4.8%

05-23-2013 18:43:15 | More by Slatetank

Bill235

Ohio

3/5  rDev -3.2%

05-09-2013 23:58:51 | More by Bill235

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

2/5  rDev -35.5%

04-01-2013 14:43:22 | More by Whiskeydeez

pyrobedlam

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +21%

03-24-2013 01:07:21 | More by pyrobedlam

BGsWo22

New York

1.5/5  rDev -51.6%

03-20-2013 23:52:35 | More by BGsWo22

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.75/5  rDev +21%

03-19-2013 18:22:20 | More by Chucker17

allbrigs

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +12.9%

03-08-2013 04:51:54 | More by allbrigs

t0rin0

California

3/5  rDev -3.2%

02-09-2013 22:58:24 | More by t0rin0

matjack85

Illinois

4/5  rDev +29%

02-07-2013 00:56:05 | More by matjack85

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

1/5  rDev -67.7%

12-22-2012 17:36:17 | More by Hopheadjeffery

cliff1066

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev +4.8%

12-13-2012 05:17:08 | More by cliff1066

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

2.15/5  rDev -30.6%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Because I need to lower my rAvg, 12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass. I'm not sure how old the bottle is, but I got it on clearance, so...

A: Pours a moderately hazy tawny color. Great head on this one, a two finger offwhite shade with fantastic texture. Retention isn't great, but lacing is stunning.

S: Raspberry candy. Tons of general sweetness with an artificial 'kick' to it as expected. A hint of wheat malt tries to come through, and almost does.

T: Fruity sweetness to start, before rounding out to a nondescript wheat finish. The chemical character is a bit pervasive in general. Still, it manages to be extremely bland instead of actively offensive. Congrats, I suppose?

M: Not as carbonated as I anticipated, but it goes down easily enough. Still, the chemical astringency on the finish needs to go.

O: Meh.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2012 22:48:44 | More by ThisWangsChung

griffinxi

4.25/5  rDev +37.1%

09-14-2012 19:03:59 | More by griffinxi

ssjkyle

Nebraska

2.5/5  rDev -19.4%

07-14-2012 04:46:52 | More by ssjkyle

Tnkemist

Tennessee

1.75/5  rDev -43.5%

05-19-2012 20:21:43 | More by Tnkemist

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev +4.8%

05-14-2012 02:49:48 | More by bumchilly25

ncjoshman

Montana

3.2/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

I'll just say this right now: this beer is very, very forgettable. I had to have my friend crack open his share just to get this review on.

A: If i didn't know better, i would've thought i bought straight honey. Fairly Carmel-y. Pretty colour. Don't blink, or you'll miss the head. Zero lacing.

S: By far, the most misleading part of the brew, the smell is chock full of raspberries. Also some wheat, a bit of honey and malt and bread, and if you "look" real hard, chocolate.

T: Absolutely disappointing. Tons of wheat with what i can only describe as a little bit of raspberry. Fairly malty. Would make a good taste if they weren't trying to make a fruit beer.

M: Thin, thin, thin. Absolutely unsatisfying. Too little carbonation for the style. The viscosity is nothing short of concerning.

I like this beer, but it really should be better. Just a bit wrong to warrant a full-hearted recommendation.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2012 06:12:54 | More by ncjoshman

djcira

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.2%

02-19-2012 18:15:11 | More by djcira

sgttibbs

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev +12.9%

01-26-2012 23:26:27 | More by sgttibbs

cdwil

Texas

3/5  rDev -3.2%

12-30-2011 22:15:18 | More by cdwil

Beertracker

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +29%

12-19-2011 04:03:07 | More by Beertracker

Unchi

Arizona

3/5  rDev -3.2%

12-07-2011 17:36:41 | More by Unchi

ROGUE16

Delaware

4/5  rDev +29%

12-05-2011 20:27:57 | More by ROGUE16