Brown Eyed Squirrel
RJ Rockers Brewing Company

Brown Eyed SquirrelBrown Eyed Squirrel
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From:
RJ Rockers Brewing Company
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
English Brown Ale
Ranked #102
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,565
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 15.13%
Reviews:
109
Ratings:
287
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 21, 2024
Added:
Apr 29, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  39
A traditional English-style brown ale, but with more body. Its deep brown color comes from a combination of Chocolate and Black malts. Tall, dark and smooth – the perfect cure for the domestic beer blahs.
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Rated: 3.68 by WDJersey from Colorado

Mar 21, 2024
 
Rated: 4.18 by chrishiker1409 from New York

Nov 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by Humanusfermentum from Virginia

Apr 20, 2023
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

3.87/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
(12 oz can, canned on 04/14/22; purchased single off shelf... poured into a 14 oz mug)

L: clear, garnet-to-chestnut brown liquid; lots of tan foam on the pour... that darn foam stays chunky the whole time, liberally lacing

S: (hazel)nutty milk chocolate, subtle floral highlight, delicate cookie-like malt; overall potency mellow but expressive

T: rich, round maltiness with some length to it, covering the palate, lingering long with its woody toast; roasty bitterness in its notably dry aftertaste... the hints of chocolate on the nose aren't as pronounced on the tongue; some fruity essence around the sides

F: relatively plump and plush in its body and flow; clean finish with a soft sizzle and pungent hop feigning some lifting friction on the back of the tongue...

O: I've had (and myself brewed) dry brown ales like this... not my fave (needing more caramel), but serviceable... would probably get lost against any foods (2013)
Sep 08, 2022
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Reviewed by MetalHead7734 from South Carolina

4.87/5  rDev +36.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Look: Dark brown. Not much head retention.

Smell: Dark and roasty. Dark chocolate. Slight coffee.

Taste: Roasty dark chocolate

Feel: Good heft. Almost silky mouthfeel.

Overall: My girlfriend picked this out at Ingles and I'm kicking myself for not trying sooner. The aroma and flavor might could be a little stronger but it's a great beer nonetheless.
May 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by sirzekel from Georgia

Feb 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Lucular from Maryland

Jan 31, 2020
 
Rated: 3.52 by BuxMontBeerLover from Pennsylvania

Jul 28, 2019
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Reviewed by Trailboss76 from Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
About the color of root beer. Very thin, light tan head. Not much happening aroma-wise. A decent brown beer though, all by itself, I'm not doing cartwheels. Paired up nicely with some snacks: crackers, cheese, peppers, dip.
Mar 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jun 18, 2018
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Reviewed by MeatBagTheDog from South Carolina

3.84/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A caramely creamy head dissipated quickly. dark brown color but you can still see light through the glass. Smell isn't very strong but it's got sweet notes of coffee and caramel. It's sweet to the taste but gives way to a toastd malt finish. There is very little hop presence. the after taste is pleasantly coffee. let it warm up some to really let the malts shine. the carbonation is slight, but the beer feels heavy. because of how sweet it is, this is definitely a sippin' beer for good conversation. I'd pair it with a coffee rubbed steak.
Apr 02, 2018
 
Rated: 2.94 by nmann08 from Virginia

Mar 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.47 by ldhughes0307 from Georgia

Feb 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.53 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Oct 28, 2017
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.89/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Solidly brown but allowing for light to shine through the center of the glass. Decent and lasting head which leaves streaks and spots for lace.

Darker caramel malt aromas. Definitely sweet to the nose. Some refrigerator smell in the background.

The mouthfeel is thick, probably because of the high sugar content. The swallow comes across as drier than the initial sip but I don't pick up much in the way of hop bitterness. The carbonation is low which enhances the richness of the brew. medium lasting aftertaste which features the a near toffee-like flavor, bordering on the burnt side.

Brown Ales are typically basic--this one fulfills that expectation adequately.
Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.55 by rdoggg from Pennsylvania

Oct 27, 2017
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Rated by YoungMtn52 from New York

3.79/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Smooth nutty flavor....good change of pace beer....
Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dface from Texas

Oct 26, 2017
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Reviewed by DrMullet from Florida

3.54/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear medium mahogany with moderate lacing.
Smell is roasted malt.
Taste is roasted malt caramel. A flash of coffee and chocolate.
Fairly mild in a good way. Smooth.
Oct 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by GatorCoop from California

Sep 09, 2017
Brown Eyed Squirrel from RJ Rockers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 287 ratings