Das Koma - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Billolick

New York

3.88/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Birdsal House, Peekskill, NY. Enjoyed a few months ago and reviewed from notes.

Pours Lightly hazed almond amber off white fine head and leaving moderate strands of fine lace.

Malt and lime define the nose

Notes of pepper, smoke and more lime. Boldly malty and peaty brew.

Strong brew thats packed with flavor wheat. Worth a try if it comes to your local.

Serving type: on-tap

12-19-2012 15:56:04 | More by Billolick

UCLABrewN84

California

3.85/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Tony's Darts Away in Burbank, CA.

Pours a hazy honey orange with a foamy khaki head that settles to a film on top of the beer. A foamy curtain of lace coats the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, wheat, and candied citrus zest. Taste is much the same with a fruity citrus flavor on the finish. There is a mild hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer but it tastes better than it smells in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

11-16-2012 08:26:26 | More by UCLABrewN84

tdm168

North Carolina

3.58/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at the brewpub in Healdsburg, CA

Menu description claims its an Imperial Wheat Ale brewed with a Double IPA in mind. This may be more akin to a wheatwine that a pale wheat. The website offers no information except to say it's on tap.

Pours a murky yellow with nice head and visible carbonation. Smells of straw and, yeast, and alcohol. Taste is dominated by wheat and has enough hop to make it bitter, however, I'm not overly impressed with the balance. The wheat doesn't seem to be enough to mask the alcohol either. This beer comes in around 7.5% ABV and is noticeable over through the wheat. Mouthfeel is medium bodied and warm. Not a great beer, but since we don't get too much BR in Raleigh, I'm glad I tried it while I was in CA.

Serving type: on-tap

07-20-2011 12:18:41 | More by tdm168