It Takes A Lot Of Great Beer To Make Great Wine - Russian River Brewing Company

metter98

New York

3.9/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: The beer is hazy dark yellow in color and has no visible carbonation but some yeast particles near the bottom of the glass. It poured with a half finger high off white head that slowly died down and left a thin head covering the surface and some lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of citrusy hops are present in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has flavors of orange and lemon citrus along with some hints of oak. No bitterness is present.
M: It feels light-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation along with bits of dryness.
O: This beer has nice aromas and flavors from the hops, especially since it is nearly seven monts old. It is also very easy to drink.

Note: Bottle Date: 08-30-12

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 19:08:17 | More by metter98

kevindp9

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-03-2013 16:50:57 | More by kevindp9

theGlasstronaut

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-21-2013 15:49:08 | More by theGlasstronaut

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.99/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottled 083012

A: Pours a hazy golden apricot in color with moderate amounts of large particles of sediment near the bottom of the glass, light to moderate amounts of visible carbonation, and some golden yellow highlights. The beer has a two finger tall sudsy off-white head that slowly reduces a medium thick patch of medium to large bubbles, a thick film covering the remainder of the surface of the beer, and a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Upfront there are some light aromas of bready and pale malts. Moderate amounts of citrus hops with some notes of orange, lemon, and just a hint of grapefruit along with some light grassy hop aromas.

T: Upfront some light amounts of pale and bready malts with a touch of graininess that is followed by a light to moderate flavor of oak. That is followed by light grassy hops and some moderate citrusy hops - notes of lemon zest and orange. Light bitterness which does not linger for too long.

M: Just heavier than light bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Very light notes of dryness.

O: Even after probably not getting drunk as quickly as it should have, it still had really nice hop presence and was quite nice to drink/enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 19:05:54 | More by dbrauneis

reverbking

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-05-2013 06:51:50 | More by reverbking

laxer8811

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

02-24-2013 02:08:28 | More by laxer8811

emilylee

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-13-2013 19:52:06 | More by emilylee

bsuedekum

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

02-13-2013 01:48:30 | More by bsuedekum

Spaghett

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-10-2013 00:46:12 | More by Spaghett

Azrael

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

02-08-2013 04:24:41 | More by Azrael

Haybeerman

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

02-07-2013 21:32:49 | More by Haybeerman

WestCoastBrew2

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-06-2013 20:23:44 | More by WestCoastBrew2

bluesplit63

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-31-2013 01:43:04 | More by bluesplit63

alamode

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

01-26-2013 23:56:51 | More by alamode

clubarsky91

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-18-2013 18:31:24 | More by clubarsky91

brandoman63

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

01-16-2013 23:15:49 | More by brandoman63

Jemonster

California

4.43/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: Those chunks in the bottom of my glass don't look too appealing. They were in suspension when I poured it. I know it's just clumps of yeast and nutrients. Soft orange glow, thin white head, not a lot of visible carbonation.

S: Smells like what I think about on a hot summer day! Light hop aroma dominates, and light bread. Lemon citrusy.

T: Like a fine pale ale. Very well crafted. Nice lemon/grapefruit from the hops, cool tasting and refreshing. Great bittering. Tastes like a great beer to have with something salty or oily. Finishes fast like a summer beer should. If it weren't winter and 35-40 degrees here in San Jose California, it would probably be even better. Can't quite give it a 5 because I feel like there is something unidentifiable that is keeping it from being perfect.

M: Crisp and clean. More carbonated than it looks. Perfect for warmer weather.

O: I'm stocking up when July rolls around if this is still available.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 02:55:24 | More by Jemonster

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-26-2012 23:23:08 | More by t0rin0

tt0027

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

11-24-2012 18:33:17 | More by tt0027

claaark13

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

11-16-2012 22:22:56 | More by claaark13

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.83/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewpub. A good dry hoppy beer. Light orange coloured and very lacey. Lightly carbonated. A tad of yeast like a blonde. A hoppy lemony treat. Very good drinkability. Aromas are mildly herbal, malty. This is not a pale, but could pass for one.

Serving type: on-tap

11-12-2012 00:07:18 | More by northyorksammy

splendidsplinter

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

11-04-2012 00:51:58 | More by splendidsplinter

brystmar

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

11-01-2012 23:09:44 | More by brystmar

harrymel

Washington

3.53/5  rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks again daysinthewake.

Pours a lovely hazed copper with a solid quilt of soapy light yellow foam. Smells of plenty of resiny and grapefruity hops with a slight lagered, english malt background. Taste is more malty than I had anticipated and the hops are present, albeit reserved with a very crisp and easy feel. The malt seems slightly oxidized, which would be better complimented with a few more late hop additions. Medium bodied with liberal carb and a slightly slick finish. I like this beer overall, although I don't think it meets the usual standards of the RR lexicon of beers. I would drink this with a simple meal like barley soup.

Serving type: growler

10-25-2012 03:53:21 | More by harrymel

sitarist

Ohio

3.83/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Blind BIF round 7.

Pours hazy, honey to orange in color. After an aggressive pour there is about half an inch of loose white head. The head falls to a bubbly ring that leaves spots of lacing.

It has a fresh, clean, mild aroma that is pleasant. Not complex by any means, but its components (yeast, grain, hops) are all present. Floral with hints of orange, lime, biscuit dough, and just the faintest presence of wet dog.

Though not bad, its flavors do not match up to its nose. I taste some lime, triple sec, and water. It just seems to be missing something.

It is lighter in body, with light carbonation. Though its not heavily hopped, it doesn't have the body to support the hops. Leaves a resinous feeling on my tongue.

Overall its an easy drinking beer. Bring me a 6 of these to the golf course. Its very well crafted, just a bit underwhelming. Reminds me of SN celebration ale, only watered down.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2012 01:17:41 | More by sitarist