Black Box Javelin

Brewed by Black Box Brewing Co
Style: Amber Ale
Westlake, Ohio USA

July 2008: Black Box Javelin has a clear complexion (more rye beers are at least hazy) and a deep amber color with ruby highlights. There is an off-white veil on the top surface. The aroma is fruity with some rye and apple and spicy hints. The flavor is fruity with soft malt and a lightly floral hoppiness. This beer is dry with a slightly spicy finish along with some hitns of cigarette ash. This beer has a medium-light to medium body and has a smooth texture and feels "rounded" in the mouth. Overall this is an interesting beer and a good effort, but slightly disappointing.

Sample (draught) at The Brew Keeper brewpub in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Rating #1 for this beer.