Session Black Lager - Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub

BeerBuckeye

Ohio

3.6/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours a dark cola brown with a good, two finger head that dissipates quickly, light steady carbonation rising from the bottom

S - While not remarkable, a good amount of roasty malt on the front that fades into some sweetness

T - Good amount of roasted malt, not full, but present, which fades into a hint of chocolate. Again, not remarkable, but pleasant, certainly good for a session beer.

M - Full amount of carbonation in this beer, a good amount of crispness with a pleasant aftertaste. Very drinkable.

Overal - It's everything you might want in a session beer. Nothing outstanding, really, but one that you have no problem just sitting there enjoying. I think this would be great in the summer if you're sitting around a campfire, or just knocking back a few with friends.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2011 20:50:12 | More by BeerBuckeye

megamass

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-18-2013 03:50:36 | More by megamass

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.06/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

11 oz bottle into a pint glass.

A: Pours a very dark chestnut color. The head billows with a creamy, two-finger pale yellow shade. Some lacing is left behind when the head recedes.

S: I notice a decent amount of dry chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, hazelnut, and lager yeast. Pretty damn solid for a basic dark lager.

T: I like the initial chocolate flavors here. Everything after that (the transition to more caramel and lager yeast flavors on the back end) isn't as interesting, unfortunately.

M: It finishes a bit too sweetly for me. However, it does feature good crispness and carbonation (i.e. not too overdone or limp). Decent drinkability.

O: A simple dark lager that gets the job done, but not in an interesting or flashy manner. Not bad, just simplistic to a fault.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 20:24:58 | More by ThisWangsChung

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 12:45:15 | More by InspectorBob

itchytasty

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-16-2013 22:21:46 | More by itchytasty

mikehillman

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-13-2013 22:34:54 | More by mikehillman

ranger7

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-13-2013 02:08:55 | More by ranger7

MikeMcCl

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-11-2013 12:13:28 | More by MikeMcCl

beerme411

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-07-2013 10:12:55 | More by beerme411

Mortarforker

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-05-2013 03:54:23 | More by Mortarforker

BAsbill

California

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-05-2013 01:04:38 | More by BAsbill

swimnadd

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-04-2013 06:25:37 | More by swimnadd

tfsimpkins

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +28%

05-03-2013 18:11:02 | More by tfsimpkins

brutalist

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-03-2013 01:48:45 | More by brutalist

JackRabit21x

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

05-03-2013 00:29:37 | More by JackRabit21x

cre83

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-01-2013 18:37:13 | More by cre83

elektronen

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-26-2013 04:34:42 | More by elektronen

MacStinson

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

04-21-2013 01:26:39 | More by MacStinson

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-20-2013 23:47:16 | More by kjkinsey

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

3.76/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

11oz stubby bottle poured into a shaped pint glass.

Appearance
Cola-color brown with red highlights. Has 1 finger of white head that dissipates quickly. Excellent clarity with low carbonation.

Nose
Cocoa, caramel, brown sugar and sweet bready malts.

Taste
Sweet bready malts and caramel candies. Touches of cocoa and brown sugar. Has a subtle chocolate presence with hints of roasted bitterness in the finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium bodied, creamy and smooth with just the right amount of carbonation.

Overall
A nice Schwarzbier worth checking out if you're a fan of the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 23:07:45 | More by justintcoons

blurredline

Oregon

3/5  rDev -19.1%

04-15-2013 02:52:50 | More by blurredline

BigBarley

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-10-2013 09:38:16 | More by BigBarley

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Another easy drinking beer from Full Sail's session line but this particular one I find to be one
dementional. There is nothing wrong with this brew mind you just lacks depth.
Color is deep copper to brown with barely any head.
Aroma is reminiscent of a porter because the nose is mostly of roasted malts and barley.
Taste is desent but is mostly of roasted malts. Not picking up much else. It drinks smooth and soft and quite refreshing.
Though it might lack in flavor and depth it is a good beer and I could drink it all day.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 11:04:27 | More by micromaniac129

zachgroves

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.8%

04-07-2013 05:07:04 | More by zachgroves

Dapperticus

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

04-06-2013 06:19:00 | More by Dapperticus