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HoppyHomo

New Jersey

4.01/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

I'm not usually a huge fan of brown ale's but I have to say this one molested my palate; and in a good way. Beer pours a good amt of foam and leaves a nice lacing around the glass. You can really smell the espresso and roasted nuts ( i love nuts). For a brown ale its real smooth and uncut; ok i made up the uncut part.

Overall its a very good tasting beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2013 01:35:09 | More by HoppyHomo

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-19-2013 05:25:42 | More by marlinsfan4

jdhowe

California

3.64/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle, date 2/? ... best guess is 2/13 bottling date, but I'm not sure.

A: Pours a drak brown, with a thin clarity to it showing lots of light while pouring. A bit of light passes through the edges of the glass showing a light brown color, mostly clear. 1/2 finger of tan head dissipates to a spotty film.

S: Cocoa and coffee dominate this, unsurprisingly. Roastiness, smokiness, and malt are also evident, alongside something that is a little sour or tart, almost like a sharp tart fruit. Overally pleasant.

T: Right up front with lots of coffee. Following is the roastiness, malt, sweetness, and the tartness is there too. The finish is very bitter, maybe overly so. One thing this beer does very well is hide its alcohol content.

M: Actually very nice. Light, very well carbonated, and very drinkable. Nothing detracting here.

O: A pretty fine beer. The coffee isn't great, and whatever is up with the slight sourness worries me a bit. I will probably not be drinking this again, but couldn't fault someone for choosing to do so.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 09:02:45 | More by jdhowe

tzieser

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-15-2013 05:46:05 | More by tzieser

PatGreer

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

06-15-2013 04:57:46 | More by PatGreer

IndyDad

New York

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-13-2013 22:08:15 | More by IndyDad

Benjaminwileketchum

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

06-13-2013 17:32:12 | More by Benjaminwileketchum

Jtrigonis

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-11-2013 18:46:17 | More by Jtrigonis

crob3888

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-09-2013 17:03:58 | More by crob3888

ChugginOil

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-07-2013 21:25:27 | More by ChugginOil

Sergeh

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-06-2013 02:32:16 | More by Sergeh

ChanChan

California

3.36/5  rDev -20%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: This is pretty dark for a brown ale, the head starts off big but then dissipates into a small ring in the glass, minimal lacing!

Aroma: Initially I get a good amount of cheap coffee, as the beer warms up it becomes smoky and you can detect the cocoa nibs.

Taste: Same as aroma, at first its all coffee but then the camp-fire smokiness and a bit of cocoa come through to make up for the initial cheap coffee taste.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied.

Overall: This beer, like the Palo Santo Marron by Dogfish Head, both have an identity problem. Palo Santo is closer to an Imperial IRS and whereas this one could have been easily labeled a Rauchbier. It is a pretty solid beer nonetheless. I would buy it again at $5.00 but it's too expensive for $8.00 !!

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 07:08:07 | More by ChanChan

pisano

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-04-2013 16:12:03 | More by pisano

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

06-04-2013 00:36:18 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

flexabull

California

3.85/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours a very dark brown color with a pretty big off white head.

Aromas are of coffee, cream, brown sugars, and coffee beans.

Taste is pretty coffee forward, creamy, with some brown sugars, and cocoa. Finish is fairly bitter, with some pine notes.

Mouthfeel is smooth, soft, with nice body.

Overall, an interesting brown. I think it's a bit to heavy handed with the coffee, but it's still quite enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 01:52:57 | More by flexabull

Chugs13

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

06-02-2013 22:20:57 | More by Chugs13

nmann08

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

06-01-2013 01:12:22 | More by nmann08

Dreadnaught33

District of Columbia

4.46/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Easily one of the best brown ales I've ever had.

The look is amazing, it has a great thick head of tan, good lacing, great color. A good start! The smell is pretty nice and has a distinct hazelnut coffee aroma to it that is nice, strong malt presence and the extra roast is great.

The taste has a lot going on, especially for the style wow. A depth of different flavors that work together great: coffee, sweet nut flavors like hazelnut and almond, slightly chocolatey, touch of sweet and savory and even a slightly bitt hop presence to round out the malty flavors. I'm impressed, have never had a brown ale with so many nice flavors. The feel is creamy and carbonated very well.

Impressive. Good on ya port, maybe my second favorite beer after older vis.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 01:12:01 | More by Dreadnaught33

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

22oz bottle poured into a snifter.

Appearance
Deep, dark brown (almost black) with 1 finger of tan head with good retention.

Nose
Nutty, hazelnut, caramel, chocolate, milk and coffee.

Taste
Full of nuttiness with distinct hazelnut flavors. Caramel and milky sweet chocolate. Medium roast coffee blends in with hints of espresso and prune. Catches the dry earthiness of the cocoa nibs on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Light-medium bodied, somewhat silky, somewhat dry and very clean.

Overall
Even with the cocoa nibs and coffee, it remains a Brown Ale without transforming into a Stout. A great value at around $7 / 22oz bottle. Super-solid (Imperial) Brown Ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 15:58:35 | More by justintcoons

emceecue

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-31-2013 03:10:48 | More by emceecue

RonPizzle83

California

4.24/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed this beer on-tap and was pleasantly surprised.
Smooth coffee flavor with a light carbonation that reminded me of a light porter.
The only downside i find, (and it's totally my opinion) is that i consider it a "base beer."
What i mean by this is that it is missing an accent flavor in there somewhere. Something subtle but notable. Coffee is the only strong presence and some might be put off by it and call it a one-trick-pony. I enjoyed its darkness though. Deep coffee flavors and light carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

05-30-2013 01:01:45 | More by RonPizzle83

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-30-2013 00:31:09 | More by tommyguz

MickeyMonk

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-29-2013 12:22:03 | More by MickeyMonk

PaBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-28-2013 12:50:00 | More by PaBeerLover

RonfromJersey

New Jersey

4.44/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Dark dark brown, plenty of ruby highlights, under seven fingers of medium tan foam.

A highly inviting aroma of chocolate and coffee.

The cocoa and chocolate shine through in the taste. Mild malt underneath. Some earthy hops bring balance and a bite of bitter.

Smooth, slick mouthfeel.

A big brown ale that rolls right to the line for porters and stouts. Delicious. Nice reminder that Port can do more than just terrific IPAs (not that I am not eager for their Anniversary Ale any day now). I almost overlooked this. Don't make that mistake.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 03:19:24 | More by RonfromJersey