Moose Drool Brown Ale - Big Sky Brewing Company

Claybo

Illinois

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

I've had this in both bottle, and can. I think I prefer can, as there is not much better than throwing these back out of a can, all day on the river. This, however, is a bottle review, as I cannot seem to recall much from my can/river experience.

A: Chocolate brown, like a labrador. Nice creamy off white head that lasts. Lower carbonation. Seemingly opaque.

S: Chocolate, booze.

T: Chocolate, booze. I like the chocolate notes, but the booziness is a bit overpowering. It does leave me nice and warm, so that's not in all a bad thing. It's strange that the alcohol is so overpowering to me in this, since the ABV is only at 5%. I didn't notice this when drinking from the can.

M: Creamy, low carbonation, smooth and slick.

O: I love this beer, not only for its flavor and overall characteristics, but also for the memories it conjures. I prefer it from the can, and out in the middle of nowhere, as opposed to in from a bottle on a random Saturday night. I saw someone compare it to Newcastle, but, in my opinion, they aren't even close. This would make a great dessert beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2012 04:18:42 | More by Claybo

visionaries

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-23-2013 17:13:00 | More by visionaries

UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-23-2013 01:47:18 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

rmtaggart

North Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-22-2013 17:04:41 | More by rmtaggart

Dhamma73

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-21-2013 23:14:44 | More by Dhamma73

canders0927

Texas

3/5  rDev -19.1%

05-21-2013 15:19:36 | More by canders0927

maxcoinage

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

05-20-2013 17:55:19 | More by maxcoinage

jimmah120

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 10:02:15 | More by jimmah120

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -19.1%

05-18-2013 00:04:31 | More by pin

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 19:34:04 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

Paulpopilek

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Like best on tap. Smooth and strong taste. Not many brown ales with this distinct taste. Great during the winter watching hockey. Great aftertaste. I would like more bite to it but usually brown ales don't so still never disappointed with this brewski

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 02:36:55 | More by Paulpopilek

joeseppy

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-16-2013 03:24:46 | More by joeseppy

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-13-2013 22:41:01 | More by AmandaSchaefer

BMart

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-13-2013 16:59:02 | More by BMart

mrandypandy

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-12-2013 20:59:35 | More by mrandypandy

DoubleMan2

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-12-2013 18:38:25 | More by DoubleMan2

Peanut2074

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-12-2013 16:06:22 | More by Peanut2074

PatrickKlopfenstein

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-12-2013 04:29:39 | More by PatrickKlopfenstein

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

3.78/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale has a thick, spongy, beige head and a semi-clear, reddish-brown appearance, with minimal lacing left behind. The aroma is of sweet brown bread crust and a touch of tea, and the flavor is of tea, bread crust, sweetness, light cocoa powder, and mild bitterness. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Moose Drool finishes dry, refreshing, and drinkable. Overall, this is very good.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 14:16:47 | More by RonaldTheriot

Mordhaus

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-11-2013 04:14:39 | More by Mordhaus

Kevin55

Michigan

4/5  rDev +7.8%

05-11-2013 02:06:45 | More by Kevin55

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-11-2013 01:08:36 | More by ToddHolder

justforrazors

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-10-2013 01:42:44 | More by justforrazors

JHendu

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -25.9%

05-10-2013 00:30:55 | More by JHendu

BarryMFBurton

Indiana

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This beer was all over Missouri when I visited, and I have to say that the label drew me in. You got me, Big Sky.

Best before YESTERDAY?! DAMN IT! Oh well, what harm can a day do?

A: Dark amber-brown with a creamy beige head. Takes minutes for the foam on top to dissipate, condensing slowly into a thick layer of suds. Minimal lacing.

S: A blend of sweet chocolate and cinnamon-sugar provide a dense base to the nose, with accompanying notes of raisin and graham cracker. There’s a certain old-world character to it, as well, provided by fairly sharp mineral and metal hints. Smells like a British pub beer, and a meaty, slightly smoky malt aroma on the back end gives it even more of that charm.

T: Peaty, grainy, sophisticated malts give this beer a savory flavor – each sip powers through the convention that malt is just a vessel for the sugars in brewing, reminding that it is a grain with distinct texture and flavor. The crisp snap of grain husk and peppery rye bread balance with an earthen tone of cocoa and peat, making it easily as sippable as any dark session beer. Natural and inoffensive: none of the flavors ever go too far. Refined Euro tastes follow the nose, flint and hickory smoke providing astringency while grassy hops keep the palate from getting too dark. Finishes with a subtle smoke and chocolate dryness, moderately crisp.

M: The creamy texture is really what transports you to the pub. A nice round and chewy texture is one of the reasons this is so satisfying; still, it isn’t too thick to keep if from being sessionable.

O: Turns out this isn’t just a beer with a ridiculous name – it’s a balanced, well-made brown ale with a ridiculous name. In fact, it’s one of the most traditional American browns I’ve come across, with a grainy, no-frills taste and a mouthfeel that’s just creamy enough. I can’t believe how surprised I am at how much I like this beer…I guess either the sort-of gimmicky label or its wide availability gave me the impression that it wouldn’t that good. No hard feelings, Big Sky; I’m impressed.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 22:36:11 | More by BarryMFBurton