Holy Mackerel99 (17), USA
Nov 6, 2001
I find this to be a superior brew to Newcastle with much more complexity.
Could use a more substantial mouth feel.
Taste varies greatly with location and batch.
I would say 4 out of 10 times you get a very nice ale,
the other 6 being less than great, so I am rating the ale
based on the good experiences.
Of all the BJ’s beers, this one seems to vary in quality much
more often than the others.
 alexanderj (1404), San Diego, California, USA
Nov 28, 2008 On tap at Chino Hills. Probably the best beer I have had from this location. Poured a brown color with a light brown head. Aroma of nuts and caramel. Flavor was much of the same with a good amount of caramel flavor. palate was solid. Good example of the style.
blutt59 (948), Dallas, Texas, USA
Nov 18, 2008 on tap in Lewisville, dark brown color with slight beige head, malty nose with a caramel nougat flavors, good easy beer with a soft finish
danielcurtis81 (260), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 18, 2008 Draft at the Laguna brewpub. A deeper brown. Decent malt nose. Alright nut flavors. A good bitter finish.
GMUcrew7 (236), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Sep 29, 2008 1/2 gallon growler from the Cincinnati location. Pours nice dark brown with a ruby hue and a lasting tan head. Sweet malty aroma with some nuts and a decent amount of hops. Similar flavor, nice sweet nuttiness, and more hoppiness than you usually find in a brown ale. The added hops make for a very interesting take on the brown ale, and a very enjoyable brew.
tomciccateri (466), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Sep 26, 2008 On tap in El Paso, labeled 5.8%. Pours a clear, deep, dark amber color with a tan head and lace. Slightly dry, rich malty flavor. Nice attempt at a "nut brown".
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