Old Tempestuous
Lightning Brewery

Old TempestuousOld Tempestuous
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From:
Lightning Brewery
 
California, United States
Style:
Old Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 13.76%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
62
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 12, 2015
Added:
Sep 04, 2007
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  3
Formerly Old Tempest Ale
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Ratings by hamilton23:
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Reviewed by hamilton23 from California

4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Pours reddish orange with very little head, if any. Cloudy.

S: Apricots, peaches, some caramel malts.

T: Similar to the nose. Dried stone fruits. A fair amount of sweetness.

M: Well carbonated and slightly dry finish.

O: Not bad for the bucks. I will try this one again.
Jun 16, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.41/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 1.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: A crazy gusher and I finally was able to capture some of the liquid in the glass, with very little head left to cap it; the liquid was a hazy amber

Smell: Fruity, with pear, apple, cherry, banana and nectarine tones

Taste: The fruity flavors in the aroma dominate the front end, with a very sweet aspect building through the middle; boozy and somewhat harsh, in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation

Overall: After the gushing I thought this was going to be atrocious but I was pleasantly surprised; not the best thing I have ever tasted but different and not unenjoyable
Jun 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by rawfish from California

Mar 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.1 by GatorCoop from California

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by retry4z from California

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by Bubbawilly88 from California

Dec 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by johlac66 from California

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by iatethecloudsfor from Vermont

May 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GraduatedCashew from California

Aug 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by zillo043068 from New Jersey

Aug 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by NickMunford from Wyoming

May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by ALBuff from Hawaii

Mar 25, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by RashyGrillCook from Florida

Dec 12, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 21, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by Daniellobo from District of Columbia

Sep 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Irrationalist from California

Aug 10, 2012
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Reviewed by Duff27 from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Small head leaves a collar. Translucent light red body. No lacing.

Sweet cherry/fruity aromas.

Yum. Cherry taste as well. Smooth alcohol heat on the tail end, wouldn't guess 9.0%

Low end of carbonation, medium-thick mouthfeel.

Surprise über like here. Cherry flavors and thicker mouthfeel put i kver the top for me. Thanks TATURBO.
Jun 20, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by GarretD from Minnesota

Apr 11, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by SocalKicks from California

Apr 08, 2012
Old Tempestuous from Lightning Brewery
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 62 ratings