Hog Haus Brewing Company Reviews

ghostbeer	2.4 Hog Haus IPA Had on vacation and really wanted a microbrew that was regional that I can’t get at home. While it wasn’t terrible, it was fairly forgettable and not one that I would seek out if I were a local. Monday, July 6, 2015
Travlr	2.7 Hog Haus Curly Tail Ale Draft at the source. Cloudy pale yellow color. Aroma of bready lemon. Taste is bitter lemon and lager, not a great combo. Monday, June 30, 2014
jackl	1.5 Hog Haus IPA Keg @ Hog Haus. Light amber pour with a small head. Caramel and apple. Pretty anonymous aroma. Flavor is similar. Some earthy compost accents and caramel. Not good. Saturday, June 28, 2014
jackl	2 Hog Haus Pale Rider Keg @ Hog Haus. As ’pale ale’. Light amber with a small head. Basically all HH beers look the same. Runny caramel, banana, apples and pear. Taste is pretty similar. Green apple and banana. Sickly sweet and a bit oily. Strong carbonation. Poor. Saturday, June 28, 2014
jackl	2.5 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue Keg @ Hog Haus. Hazy deep gold with a small head. Very strong blueberry muffin aroma. Sort of artificial. Taste is more blueberry. Quite sweet. Refined sugary and wheat. Light body, strong carbonation. Boring. Saturday, June 28, 2014
jackl	2.2 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat Keg @ Hog Haus. Hazy gold with a small head. Nose is of strong artificial banana. Sort of acrid spoiled fruits. Sugar. Hit tangy banana shake, pear juice. Sticky and sugary. Light body, strong carbonation. Meh. Saturday, June 28, 2014
jackl	2.3 Hog Haus Curly Tail Ale Keg @ Hog Haus. Cloudy gold with a medium white head. Looks like a hefe. Strong honeyed cereal, banana dessert, some apple fruit leather. Crazy sweet. Taste is similar. Super sugary bread. Grains. Porridge and brown sugar. Pretty ruddy and undefined. Medium body, soft carbonation. Poor. Saturday, June 14, 2014
troyc	2.9 Hog Haus Scout Stout [Tap] Very dark brown in color with a small head. Nose is of cocoa and bitter roasted malts. Taste includes caramel, molasses, bitter grain husks, earthy peat and milk chocolate. Mildly astringent. Light bitterness. Light to average palate. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
troyc	2.9 Hog Haus IPA [Tap] Bright amber color is accented by a small white foam head. Floral hops mingle with citrus in the aroma. The taste includes more of a light resinous pine flavor. Overall, the hoppiness here is fleeting and the bitterness ends abruptly. Odd lemon drop flavors in the finish. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
troyc	2.6 Hog Haus Pale Rider [Tap] Pours a shade of amber. Not much head on it. Nose is of light citrus and lemon cleaner. Caramel and mild metallic notes come forward. Little hop contribution here in the taste, unfortunately. Chalky mouthfeel. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
troyc	2.7 Hog Haus Ruby Red Ale [Tap] Amber colored pour with very little head. Aroma is of dusty grains and caramel. Mostly caramel in the flavor notes. Lighter honey and fruit notes as well. Low carbonation and slick mouthfeel. It’s OK. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
troyc	3 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat [Tap] Hazy golden pour with a small but dense cap of white head. Nose is of banana, wheat malts and light bubblegum. Tastes of wheat, clove, yeast spice, banana and citrus. Highly carbonated. Sweet finish. The body was a little light. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
troyc	2.4 Hog Haus Curly Tail Ale [Tap] Golden pour with a soapy white head. Nose is of corn flakes and grass. Light malts, a bit of metal and dry grassy hops round out the taste. Thin body. Tasting notes from 11/2011. Thursday, May 1, 2014
BOSSbrewer	3.1 Hog Haus Java Porter Had on tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville. Pours jet black with a creamy tan head. Lots of coffee. Burnt coffee. Nice beer. Friday, February 28, 2014
BOSSbrewer	3.2 Hog Haus Scout Stout Had on tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville. Pours a dark black. Thin tan head. Roast. Chocolate. Soy. Very dry decent stout. Friday, February 28, 2014
BOSSbrewer	2.5 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat Hazy light golden pour. Creamy thin head. Some nice lacing. Aroma of wheat and mowed grass. Flavor seems a bit off. Reminds me of naked potato. Medium bodied. Fairly dry finish. Saturday, October 5, 2013
BOSSbrewer	3.3 Hog Haus IPA Pours a hazy golden. Creamy persistent head. Aroma of grapefruit. Very nice. Medium bodied and finishes dry. By far their best beer. Saturday, September 28, 2013
BOSSbrewer	2.5 Hog Haus Curly Tail Ale Pours a light yellow with some persistent head. A bit cloudy. Tastes a bit soapy. Finishes very dry. Nice lacing on the glass. Saturday, September 28, 2013
BOSSbrewer	1.2 Hog Haus Ruby Red Ale Pours an amber brown. Minimal head. Some lacing. I think this one was infected or the lines needed cleaning. Tasted very astringent. Somewhat sour and a bit like rotten fruit. Yuck. Saturday, September 28, 2013
BOSSbrewer	2.2 Hog Haus Oktoberfest Pours a hazy light amber. Slight aroma of malt. Not much else. Slight bitterness and very slight caramel. Meh. Saturday, September 28, 2013
BOSSbrewer	2.7 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue Pours a very hazy light golden color. No head. Some lacing. Aroma of blueberries. Slightly sweet and medium bodied. Not bad. Saturday, September 28, 2013
BOSSbrewer	2.1 Hog Haus Helles Munich Light Pours a hazy very light yellow. No head. Aroma of corn and light grass. Slight bitterness. Medium bodied and finishes fairly dry. Not much flavor. Saturday, September 28, 2013
SHIG	3.7 Hog Haus 6th Anniversary Ale India Black Ale Growler thanks to my friend Mourty: Poured a thick coffee black with a finger creamy light brown head. Strong hops aroma up front with some subtle malts. Nice juicy hops blast that awakens the tongue, with balanced malts. Wednesday, May 15, 2013
hrothgar950	3.5 Hog Haus ESB Crisply clear copper color brew with a thin white head. Clean citris hop aroma. Caramel sweetness behind a prominent hop bitterness. Excellent. Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Pawola22	3.5 Hog Haus Pumpkin Ale On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, deeper copper colored body with a finger-width, creamy, beige-tan head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is pumpkin pie spices and vanilla with a lightly sweetened biscuit and caramel malt backing. Touches of pumpkin in there too. Flavor is similar. Pumpkin pie spices with a good amount of vanilla balanced nicely with a lightly sweetened biscuit and caramel malt backing as well as a light pumpkin note. Finishes clean, spiced, lightly bitter, and lightly sweetened before leaving a lengthy aftertaste. Medium, smooth body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, a pretty solid pumpkin ale. Spicy with a good amount of vanilla, but balanced nicely. Very enjoyable. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3.3 Hog Haus ESB On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, copper-gold colored body with a finger-width, creamy and frothy, beige head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is orange florals and dull earth, a light caramel, some graininess, and touches of toffee. Flavor is grassy and somewhat grainy with a light caramel sweetness, a good amount of dull citrus florals, and a light earth. Finishes moderately bitter and dry with some earth and a light toffee note. Lengthy aftertaste following a medium body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, a decent ESB. Well hopped and bitter, but balanced and easy drinking. Not bad. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3.3 Hog Haus Helles Munich Light On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, pale yellow colored body with a finger-width, frothy, white head that dissipates slowly and leaves a moderate lacing. Aroma is grainy with some lemon-grass and a touch of pils sweetness. Flavor is similar. Grainy pils malts with a light sweetness and a balanced lemon-grass. Finishes clean, dry, and lightly bitter with some grass and a few lemon notes. Fairly lengthy aftertaste following a light, crisp body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, a pretty well done Helles. Light, crisp, and refreshing with a balanced lemon-grass bitterness and grainy pils malt backing. Not bad. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3.5 Hog Haus Scout Stout On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a black body with an inch thick, dense and creamy, darker brown head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing throughout. Aroma is roasty with a nice dark chocolate backing as well as touches of dark fruit, vanilla, coffee, and earthy hops. Flavor is similar. Roasty with a slight coffee note and a solid chocolate malt backing. Touches of vanilla and dark fruits as this finishes dry and roasty with a bit of a char note alongside a light earthy bitterness and balanced dark chocolate. Lengthy aftertaste following a medium body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, a pretty solid stout. Roasty, lightly bitter and dry with a balanced chocolate. Nice beer. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3.5 Hog Haus IPA On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, copper-gold colored body with a finger-width, creamy and frothy, beige head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is grapefruit citruses with some pines, grass, and a light floral note. A bit of a caramel sweetness with touches of bread and a few resins as well. Flavor is similar. Bigger grapefruit citruses with a light piney resin and grass up front before a light caramel sweetness and touch of breadiness comes in. A few floral notes towards the end and a trace of toast as this finishes dry and moderately bitter before leaving a lengthy aftertaste. Medium body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, a pretty solid IPA. Nothing special, but well hopped and nicely balanced to keep this enjoyable. Nice beer. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3.2 Hog Haus Oktoberfest On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, copper-gold colored body with a finger-width, creamy and frothy, beige head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is lightly sweetened caramels with a touch of bready toast. Hints of grass and fruit as well. Flavor is similar. Lightly toasted and bready with a light caramel and touch of fruitiness. Finishes fairly dry and lightly bitter with a light grassiness before leaving a medium length aftertaste. Medium-light body with a soft, moderate carbonation. Overall, a decent Oktoberfest. Nicely balanced with a solid grassy bitterness and light toasty sweetness. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	2.8 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a lightly clouded pale yellow colored body with a finger-width, frothy, white head that dissipates slowly and leaves a moderate lacing. Aroma is big blueberries with a light biscuity sweetness, touches of wheat, and a hint of grass. Very fresh smelling fruit to this. Flavor is thin and watery wheats, a good amount of blueberry, some crackers, and a very light spice. Finishes thin and fruity before leaving a medium length aftertaste. Light body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, the aroma was pretty solid, but the flavor was thin and lacking much besides a watery blueberry. The fruit didn’t taste artificial though, which was nice. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	3 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a lightly clouded pale yellow colored body with a finger-width, frothy, white head that dissipates slowly and leaves a moderate lacing. Aroma is thin wheats with a touch of sweetness, a light banana, hints of clove spice, and a few lemon citrus notes. Flavor is similar. Lightly sweetened, somewhat grainy wheats with a light banana, clove spice, and lemon citrus. A bit bready in the end as this finishes clean and lightly dry with a touch of grass. Shorter aftertaste following a light body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, not a bad hefe. Refreshing and balanced, just nothing special. Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pawola22	2.5 Hog Haus Kölsch On tap at the brewpub in Fayetteville, AR. Pours a clear, pale yellow-gold colored body with a finger-width, frothy, off-white head that dissipates slowly and leaves a moderate lacing. Aroma is lightly sweetened, somewhat buttery pils malts with traces of fruit and grass. Flavor is similar. Lightly sweetened and somewhat buttery pils malts with a very light grass and hints of fruit. Finishes thin with no real aftertaste and a slight graininess. Light body and a moderate carbonation. Overall, an inoffensive Kölsch, but thin and lacking any real character. Eh... Wednesday, November 14, 2012
hrothgar950	2.9 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue Clearish pale yellow with a thin white head. Clean fruity aroma. Light neutral flavor with blueberry finish. Monday, October 1, 2012
bu11zeye	2.9 Hog Haus Scout Stout (Nitro) Pours an opaque black body with a small brown head. Aroma of vanilla, soy, and chocolate. Flavor of vanilla, nuts, soy, earth, chocolate, roasted malt, and brine with a moderately bitter finish. Tuesday, August 28, 2012
bu11zeye	2.9 Hog Haus ESB (Draught) Pours a lightly hazy orange body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of orange, grain, earth, grass, caramel, and mustiness. Flavor of grass, orange, caramel, and earth with a dry finish. Tuesday, August 28, 2012
bu11zeye	3 Hog Haus Pale Rider (Draught) Pours a lightly hazy orange body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of caramel, orange, and florals. Flavor of orange, caramel, light pine, grapefruit, and biscuit. Thursday, August 23, 2012
bu11zeye	2.7 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue (Draught) Pours a hazy pale yellow body with a medium white head. Aroma of blueberry, pie crust, and minerals. Flavor of blueberry muffins and light wheat. Wednesday, August 22, 2012
bu11zeye	3 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat (Draught) Pours a murky pale yellow body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of banana, lemon, and yogurt. Flavor of wheat, banana, cantaloupe, yogurt, earth, grass, and bread. Wednesday, August 22, 2012
rogerogeroger	4 Hog Haus ESB One of the better brews in Fayetteville right now. Solid from beginning to end Monday, August 6, 2012
bu11zeye	3.4 Hog Haus IPA (Draught) Pours a clear orange body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of grapefruit, grass, pine, and resin. Flavor of pine, grass, citrus, and caramel with a dry, bitter earthy finish. Monday, August 6, 2012
bu11zeye	3.1 Hog Haus Piper's Pilsner (Draught) Pours a clear pale yellow body with a medium white head. Aroma of lemongrass, grain, and grass. Flavor of toasted grain and lemongrass with a dry, crisp bitterness in the finish. Monday, July 30, 2012
travelforbeer	2.1 Hog Haus Piper's Pilsner Not sure how they got the light-struck skunk in to in-house beer, but it sure is present here. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone Sunday, July 22, 2012
Travlr	3.1 Hog Haus ESB Draft at the source. Hazy variegated amber brown color, thick white head, solid lacing. Aroma of black pepper and caramel. Taste is peppery brown bread. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	3.1 Hog Haus Scout Stout Draft at the source. Very dark maroon brown, scant brown head. Aroma of dark Hershey’s syrup. Taste is sweet dark chocolate milk and an edge of espresso. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	3.6 Hog Haus IPA Draft at the source. Hazy amber color, thick beige head with good retention, solid lacing. Aroma og grass and light pine. Taste starts as sweet fruit, then bitter pine resin. Decent. Could use more aroma hops, imho. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	3.4 Hog Haus Fat Boy Blue Draft at the source. Cloudy yellow, small but thick white head. Aroma of berries and straw. Taste is subtle blueberries (yay subtlety!!!), lemon rind, pineapple, banana. Actually not bad. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	3.4 Hog Haus Helles Munich Light Draft at the source. Described to me as a koelsch. Clear yellow, small white head, solid lacing. Aroma of whie pepper, dusty lemons, straw. Taste is bitter lemon. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	3.4 Hog Haus Pale Rider Draft at the source. Hazy amber color, small tan head. Aroma of lightly spiced caramel. Taste is chicolate on toast. Not bad. Monday, July 2, 2012
Travlr	2.9 Hog Haus Woodstock Wheat Draft at the source. Served with a lemon. Cloudy yellow, small but thick white head. Aroma of lemon. Taste is lemon, banana, subtle grapefruit. Refreshing. Monday, July 2, 2012