South Side Ale
Caldera Brewing Company

South Side AleSouth Side Ale
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From:
Caldera Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 5.33%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 08, 2021
Added:
Mar 01, 2005
Wants:
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Rated: 3.75 by aztraz from Sweden

Feb 08, 2021
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Rated by Silke_Neryn from Sweden

4.08/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Like some kind of double American Brown Ale. This is, of course, a very good thing.
Jun 04, 2020
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 17-Jan.-2018 can into a lager glass produced a fine tan head. The head had very good retention and leaves a coat lacing on the sides of the glass. The body is clear and very dark brown.

The aroma is earthy and rather hoppy, with notes of caramel, molasses, light spicing and vanilla. Hops are quite evident in both the aroma and the flavor. Tasting reveals a rich malt flavor that's strong but does not mask the hop component. This is a rich and complex brew with very good hop/malt balance.

Mouthfeel - about perfectly carbonated. Near full bodied with some crispness.

O - This is similar to nearby Rogue's Mogul Madness. Recommended year around.
Jun 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Wontonst from California

Apr 07, 2017
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon

4.03/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz single can from Lifesource in Salem OR. $1.59 South Side Ale 7.0% Pours a coca-cola style brown with a small tan head..god lace left. Aroma is rather muted for some reason..but there a re chewy toffee malts in there and some sort of winter spice? Small resinous hop in there to. Nice balanced taste..coffee and toffee with whole cream milk with some hopping underneath..a little chocolate dust too. Actually pleasing. Nice mellow medium smooth mouth feel..luckily this beer is not that sweet so it works well. I liked this beer..would drink more in the coming gloomy wet Oregon spring.
Apr 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by elglueckert from Montana

Mar 19, 2017
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Reviewed by Spikester from Oregon

4.12/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Translucent brown with red when held up to the light. Two fingers of light tan head that stays about ten minutes. Rings and splotches of lace as the head falls.
Smell is malty and sweet.
Taste is sweet caramel malt with a good hop resin bitterness.
Mouthfeel is medium with light carbonation. The finish is light sweetness with a dry bitterness that lingers. The alcohol is well hidden. Overall a well made beer. Reminds me some of English Pub ale but much stronger.
Feb 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.09 by QuakeAttack from California

Jun 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by OregonGrown7 from Oregon

Jul 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by shelby415 from Oregon

Feb 12, 2012
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Reviewed by inthebeeraisle from Oregon

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at the recently opened Hawthorne Hophouse. Hadn't been there before. I'll review it soon. They served this one in a 12oz. tulip.

A: This beer has a dark brown reddish look that had a pretty tan looking head.

S: It smells quite intense. A resin malty scent that carries with it some alcohol.

T: This beer tastes like resiny caramel. It is a little sweet and has a long drawn out flavor.

M: It dries out your mouth with the lingering dry aftershock. Not a very carbonated beer. Quite a bit of body for even this color.

D: I could have a few of these. Definately an intense strong ale, but I'll admit I'm a sucker for Caldera.
Feb 01, 2011
South Side Ale from Caldera Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 11 ratings