BrewBoys Reviews

BeerScout66	4.1 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Very smooth satisfying stout, with a chocolatey finish Friday, September 9, 2022
mark-emark	3.6 BrewBoys Peaty as advertised, very malty, sweet, smooth, and dark Monday, January 11, 2021
mark-emark	4.3 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Great hops, great malt, not too bitter, great drinking Monday, January 11, 2021
ALLOVATE	3.5 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Another of those 'swear I tried this a decade ago' beers. So into a snifter, post haste. Muddy, deep amber body with fine, intermittent carbonation lifting up a good two inches of solid, rocky, bitter white foam - needs to be chewed off! Nose of stewed plums, strawberry conserve, lychee, pear and honey with a hit of alcohol spice. Very herbal on the tongue. Minty with a herbal bitterness akin to rocket or radicchio. Honey on toasted white bread upfront. The fruit of the nose lingers long. The aftertaste bitter and rough. Been a long time since I tried an IPA so rugged and raw. Lacks balance, but drinks with intense fascination. Strawberry conserve flavour builds and builds. Floral, perfume notes are also a little abrasive and lasting. Body is medium light. Carbonation lively upfront with a softer, oily finish. Alcohol offers warmth and depth. This is a great ale. Unsure of age, but it hasn't softened or been yeast bitten. Different, original!!! (33cL, no date stamp, OT 12, The Liquor Shed, Jandakot) Sunday, July 7, 2019
ANZUShophunter	3.8 BrewBoys Ace of Spades On tap at Scratch for Weekend of Darkness. Pours near black with light tan head, aroma of choc and roast malt. Taste is rich for a 5.9%er, with a bit more bitterness it might class as a foreign export stout. Sunday, July 29, 2018
jamieemswiler	0.5 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Admin converted to private rating Friday, May 18, 2018
rspym	0.5 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Admin converted to private rating Friday, May 18, 2018
PintRespek6	0.7 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Friday, April 20, 2018
AtaraxiaDnB	3 BrewBoys Seeing Double Friday, January 19, 2018
ANZUShophunter	4 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Rating from old records: on tap in Adelaide, 2014. Pours hazy orange w/light beige head, fruity & herbal hop aroma, big taste (thus the name) pushing into IPA territory. Sunday, December 31, 2017
Bootlegger007	3.6 BrewBoys King Brown A nice light way to start the night, an easy going Brown Ale, pours a deep dark brown colour with a large frothy light brown head, caramel is strong on the nose with a light floral aroma, flavour was mainly the malt caramel characteristic in this medium bodied ale. Friday, July 21, 2017
wyllyw	3 BrewBoys Seeing Double Sunday, June 11, 2017
varanid99	3.7 BrewBoys Seeing Double Deep brown pour with a quickly dissipating tan head. Boozy, whisky, dark fruit and a little smoke on the nose. Taste is toffee, a bit of smoke, a bit of booze, some dried fruit. No idea how old this bottle is (was in a mixed pack with no date on the bottle) - seems to have a few years on it at least, and it’s shaped up well Saturday, May 6, 2017
BenL8	3.4 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Nice beer but "insanely dry-hopped" must be a bit overstated. Has a nice zesty flavour to it and the aromas are nicely fruity, but it lacks body and overall flavour intensity - it’s just too watered down. What flavour there is is actually really nice - hoppy, zesty, a little spicy and earthy with a nice and rather long bitter and grassy finish. Nice but I at 3.8% this just lasks body. Very drinkable though (obviously!) Tuesday, April 4, 2017
chriso	3 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Thursday, January 26, 2017
Dandm	3.5 BrewBoys Seeing Double Old bottle at home. Whiskey, berries, toffee, spices. Big malt flavour, very sweet and slightly bitter and tart. No carbonation. Deep, clear red brown colour. Very short sweet and doughy finish. Good for a cold day watching footy. Saturday, October 1, 2016
Kaiser_Chief	3.6 BrewBoys Maiden Ale A nice pale ale without being outstanding. It had nice taste and a pleasant beer to drink. Bree boys have a great celler door which is well worth visiting if in Adelaide. Thursday, September 15, 2016
Kaiser_Chief	4.1 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus A very hoppy beer, which the barman told me before i ordered. Also relatively strong in alcohol content. Nice dark Amber colour. If you like very hoppy beers, this is a nice example. Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dandm	1.6 BrewBoys Maiden Ale Deep cloudy brown with sediment. No head and little carbonation. Good malt character. Caramel, citrus, spruce, earth. Mild sweet and very little bitterness. Overall quite bland, with a watery mouthfeel. Yeasty, weak aftertaste. Monday, September 5, 2016
KeefOz	3.9 BrewBoys Seeing Double Poured an opaque brown (nearly black) with a very slight tawny edge tint and a one-to two-finger light tan dense foam head that retained very well and laced OK. Aroma of sweet dark fruits, soft subtle roasted coffee, caramel, toffee and port/red wine; quite sweet overall; alcohol well hidden. Taste of sweet caramel malts with a very slight peaty/smoky after-taste; nice pleasant low bitterness; alcohol well hidden. Medium body. Clean, very smooth, soft and syrupy with a sweetish finish. Very nice. One to sip and savour. Sunday, July 31, 2016
Elsnotto	5 BrewBoys Seeing Double Tuesday, December 15, 2015
whoisghost	3.7 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Dark black in colour with a thick, light brown head. Visible carbonation bubbling away. Very subtle nose - slight coffee and vanilla presence. Really soft and easy to drink, well roasted coffee, some vanilla and cocoa as well. A very gentle mouth feel - no assault on the senses, but a suprisingly pleasent and delicate affair. Friday, September 18, 2015
stoutnick	3.5 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Bold golden peach colour. Aroma is strong citrus hops and resin. Taste is the same with a distinct tangy citrus bitterness. Not my cup of tea but can see its solid. Monday, September 14, 2015
Rosslew	3.3 BrewBoys King Brown A bit light for me. Caramel strong on nose. A bit nutty and toasty. Hops at end but I just found it a bit too easy in the middle. 650ml, 4.2%, 2.1std drks. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Saturday, July 25, 2015
PetesBeers	4.1 BrewBoys King Brown Taking into account its relatively low ABV, this is very tasty ale, with complex malt flavours and a chocolate and coffee finish. A great session ale. On tap at the Wheaty. Friday, February 27, 2015
jonnyguns	2 BrewBoys Stellar Bottle. Pours murky light brown with minimal head. Nose is soy sauce, caramel and toffee. Taste is sweet and sour. Soy sauce and caramel again. Certainly not my type of beer. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Friday, January 2, 2015
Choos	3.6 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Aroma: initial molasses giving way to powdered cocoa. App: black with a tan head made of large bubbles Flavour: hit of hop followed by cocoa and rich malt Palate: lingering hop and cocoa notes ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Monday, September 15, 2014
Danev76	4.6 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Rich dark chocolate aroma. Jet black colour with good head. Strong chocolate flavour with a smooth coffee like finish. Heavy body with medium carbonation. Friday, August 15, 2014
Danev76	3.9 BrewBoys Schweinhund Fruity aroma. Cloudy golden colour with excellent head. Passionfruit flavours with a tingly finish. Light body with high carbonation. Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Danev76	3.7 BrewBoys Maiden Ale Hop and mint? aromas. Clear dark brown colour with no head. Malty up front with hop finish. Medium body with high carbonation. Monday, August 11, 2014
Necrobrew	5 BrewBoys King Brown Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Necrobrew	5 BrewBoys Maiden Ale Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Necrobrew	4 BrewBoys Seeing Double Tuesday, June 17, 2014
floydian1	3.5 BrewBoys Maiden Ale On tap at Kings Head Hotel Adelaide which serves beers brewed in South Australia only and is therefore recommended for tickers. This one pours copper-amber with medium sized off white head. Aromas of caramel, citrus fruits (grapefruit, oranges), stone fruits, and a touch of piney resin. Taste is hop driven with a decent fruity long bitterness on top of the biscuity malts. Lightish mouthfeel and carbonation making for an easy session. I was reminded more of a ESB rather than an APA. Friday, May 9, 2014
omhper	2.9 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Bottled, thanks baggio! Very black, beige head. Chocolaty nose with some paper and treacle. Mid dry with medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Milk chocolate and caramel. Low bitterness. Monday, December 30, 2013
T_L_P	3 BrewBoys Seeing Double Thursday, December 5, 2013
PPronoun	3 BrewBoys Seeing Double Friday, September 20, 2013
Oakes	3.1 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Dark brown, overactive head. Light fudgey chocolate with some coffee accents lending roast. Straightforward roast and light chocolate, with some softer notes that aren’t quite vanilla. Ok stout, a bit too yeasty/active and the effect on the body isn’t positive. Saturday, September 14, 2013
gnoff	3.7 BrewBoys Seeing Double Sample at "The Hunting Club" tent south bank Brisbane on June 21, 2013, during the food fair. Hazy brown color, off-white head. Sweet, malty, a bit smoked taste. Smooth mouthfeel, medium bitterness. Malty, sweet, some alcohol scent. Friday, August 23, 2013
Maris	4.4 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus From a 650ml bottle on 20/8/2013. Pours a cloudy, very dark golden with big lasting head. Has a beautiful aroma, with masses of fruity and floral notes, some honey, and a dash of piney hops. The flavour is dominated by sweet citrus and tropical fruit (orange, mandarin, tangerine and mango), with some honey and marmalade, set off against a light caramel malt background. It finishes off with a big, lingering hop bite, with grapefruit notes quite prominent. Has a fullish body and quite lively carbonation. This is a really impressive, beautifully balanced drop. Much more IPA than APA in style, this is just outstanding - the best Australian brew I’ve tried to date. Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Davros	3.6 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Pours copper with a large, lasting head. Nose shows prominent lychee, spicy hops, sweet clean malt and soft confectionery notes. Pretty aggressive flavours, some soft fruit notes but the piny, resinous and grapefruit hops quickly take over. Finishes with a sharp, aggressive, metallic bitterness. Carbonation seems pretty full-on. Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Unm4rk3d	3.4 BrewBoys Seeing Double Its an easy drinking beer, for a scotch ale seems kind of weak. Chocolate taste, with a soft alcoholic after taste. Beware easy drinking! Friday, July 19, 2013
PPronoun	3 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Saturday, July 13, 2013
ShaneJ	3.8 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Bottle from Plonk. Deep amber, slightly hazy, nice lasting head, heavy citrus, pine, peach, burnt caramel, high bitterness, but well balanced Very nice. Sunday, July 7, 2013
hawthorne00	4.1 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Bottle. Hazy amber with a large off-white head that becomes a fat coat but never less. Aroma of peach, kumquat, lychees, pine, marijuana, bread crusts. Creamy texture with medium carbonation. Moderately sweet with darkish bread, stone and some tropical fruit. quite peppery and piney at the fairly bitter finish. Hearty but lightened towards the finish, leaving a mouthful of spicy and zesty flavours. Complete. Thursday, July 4, 2013
HopRedHead	3 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Saturday, March 30, 2013
maneliquor	3.9 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Bottle from Mane Liquor. Surprisingly great stuff. A darker pour than expected. Heavy amber with a big off white head. Nose shows signs of rye. Light spice and earthy characteristics with heavy citrus and peach hoppage. Citrus and peach come through with heavy bitterness and spice to balance it out. Very sessionable. Very balanced. Creamy bitterness. Great beer Saturday, March 30, 2013
jonnyguns	3.9 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Last bottle ever from mane liquor. Pours a deep amber with a small off white head. Nose has passionfruit, pineapple, citrus and heaps of rye. Taste has a massive grapefruit bitterness. Chewy caramel and rye coming through. Nice mouthfeel. Pretty good stuff ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Thursday, March 28, 2013
jonnyguns	3.8 BrewBoys Ace of Spades Bottle at the trustee. Jet black oily pour with little to no head. Nice lacing. Burnt malts and molasses dominate the aromas. Some bitter dark chocolate and roasted malts combine nicely in the taste. Hint of sweetness in there as well. Smooth on the palate. Very easy drinking stout. Good stuff ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Friday, March 1, 2013
Sevenlee	3.7 BrewBoys Hoppapotamus Bottle at fletchfighters tasting. Thanks guys! Pours a cloudy dark amber/brown. Aroma is citrus, pine, fruits, caramel and hops. Taste is light to medium sweet leading to a decent hoppy finish. Nice one. Tuesday, February 26, 2013