Moose Drool Brown Ale - Big Sky Brewing Company

rickyleepotts

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I have had this beer before, but only since we moved to Arizona. You can't get this beer in Indiana. At least you couldn't when we lived there. I remember this beer not being a typical brown ale, but thicker with more mouthfeel than what I expected. Plus, I love the label. It was neat to learn that someone painted the label before the beer was named. I guess when you see a moose drooling you just know what to name your brew! I also found it interesting that Moosehead has tried to sue them… not sure who wins those lawsuits, but I imagine that the names are not (obviously) related.

In the Glass: It is extremely dark, nearly black in the glass. It is hazy, and when I hold it up to the light I can see why they call it a brown ale. There is a light tan head and little lace.What lace there is quickly dips back into the beer.

Nose: Your nose is punched with malt and chocolate aroma on the first sip. I didn't smell this when I first poured it into the glass, but this is one of those beers I would rather smell than drink. It is just loaded with aroma.

Flavor: The flavor is as good, if not better than the aroma. It has the same malty notes that you got on the front of the nose, and then the dark chocolate, almost burnt carmel flavors set it. It isn't very carbonated, which I like… almost the thickness consistency of a stout. Funny, speaking of stouts… I was just talking to someone on Twitter about Moose Drool. He said that Guinness tasted the same. Um… Guinness is an Irish dry stout, and Moose Drool is a brown ale. They are not even in the same league!

Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is really nice. It has that thickness I was talking about early, and it sort of coats the tongue with a layer of semisweet from that chocolate flavor that you get on the middle to the back of the palate. The longing dryness in the aftertaste isn't bad, either… but we will get to that. This is a darker beer, and I am sure would taste better closer to cellar temperatures. As a matter of fact, I bet this would taste best in Montana… I can see myself drinking this looking out over the fresh snow. Then again, I never want to see snow again!

Aftertaste: The aftertaste isn't very powerful, but it is longing and sticks around for quite some time. It has a subtle dryness to it, and leaves that sharp burnt caramel flavor all over the tongue. Based on the aroma and the flavor of this beer, it is exactly what I would have expected the aftertaste to be. The burp is nice, too.

Like I said, we couldn't get this beer in Indiana… and it is readily available here in Arizona. Good thing, because this is is a tasty beer. I have been getting into darker more malty beers lately. I still prefer an IPA, but nothing beats a dark, chocolaty malty brew. The label might not be very appetizing, but the beer sure is. Bottoms up!

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 18:57:36 | More by rickyleepotts

steevbr

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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Oklahoma

2.75/5  rDev -25.9%

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Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.8%

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California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

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Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

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North Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

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Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

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Texas

3/5  rDev -19.1%

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Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

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Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

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pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -19.1%

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Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

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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%

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AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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BMart

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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mrandypandy

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

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DoubleMan2

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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Peanut2074

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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PatrickKlopfenstein

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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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

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Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

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Michigan

4/5  rDev +7.8%

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Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

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