Drop Kick Ale
Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub

Drop Kick AleDrop Kick Ale
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From:
Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
73
Avg:
3.08 | pDev: 21.43%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
76
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 21, 2019
Added:
Aug 15, 2009
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by whynot44:
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Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri

3.12/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear reddish amber color with a moderate off-white head that disappears immediately.

The aroma is slightly spicy, hints of caramel and slightly musty grain.

The taste is sweet caramel malt with a vague spice note and some hints of molasses or brown sugar, no real hop presence. Finishes sweet with that slight mustiness from the aroma.

Fairly drinkable ice cold. Probably the best effort so far from Weston.
Aug 26, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.22 by Roguer from Connecticut

Jul 27, 2019
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Reviewed by Suds from Missouri

3.7/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
From a twelve ounce can, this brew is a deep cherry-wood color with an off-white head. The smell malty, with a richly toasted note...It has a few charred notes in the aroma, backed with early hops. Grist-like. The taste is balanced, malty, and has lots of roasted scents. Medium-full in body and enjoyable.
Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by Joe_recker from Nebraska

Oct 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Walnut from Missouri

Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.24 by 22Blue from Kansas

Mar 31, 2016
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Reviewed by BigGold from Mississippi

3.27/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
First had poured from 12-oz. bottle at Sporting K.C. Stadium in Kansas City, KS. As a captive customer, and based on reputation, this was not as bad as expected.
Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 2.78 by losdizzel from Oklahoma

Mar 05, 2016
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Reviewed by Skywave from Oklahoma

2.6/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Popped open the can. Gusher. Damn near killed my keyboard. A very decent looking head and hazy dark copper. Aroma is weak but malt oriented. Flavor is clean, dry yet bland. Almost soda pop-like. Soda pop mouthfeel. Not a stellar brew. Must have been much better fresh from the source. Sorry, this did not travel well. I hope to taste it locally someday because I love a good, subtle malt-oriented AAA.
Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by LloydDobler from Indiana

Oct 13, 2015
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

4.07/5  rDev +32.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served in a tumbler pint glass on a Saturday morning in my vibrant Valentine boxers.

Appearance : Not quite as red as my undershorts, but it yields a dark honey amber colored body, 80% opaque, with a nice 3 finger popcorn head that gradually recedes to 1/2 finger staying permanently. The lace is like glue (I miss 3rd grade), moving with the head, staying stationary as long as the glass is swirled and moved. It's like a friend who has no other friends, likes you more than you like them, and hangs around whether you want them to or not.

Smell : I pushed a button on the side of my temple to recharge my Olfactory after a night of potent stouts. This reminds me of an old lady's house. It's rank with aged wood and glade plug-in aromas, roasted malts, brown sugar, maple sap, honey and herb throat lozenges. The sweetness is out front, the medicinal candy finishes out the nose. It's actually a nice nose.

Taste : Initial flavor on the tip of the tongue is not great - sour biscuit bitterness - or like popping a Ricola and drinking a Budweiser at the same time. But let it breathe... what follows is a rush of Cream of Wheat, rich baked malts, herbs, honey, and grain chaff. A faint plant hoppiness also follows but only really serves to prop up this staggering malt bomb, balancing it out so it doesn't knock over your favorite lava lamp (like your friend that won't go away).

Feel : Creamier than most red ales, but not as smooth as George Clinton. The feel is medium weight, like Jack Dempsey. There's a starchiness to the profile, and it ends somewhat carbonated and slightly pasty like licking dough-covered tinfoil. Slight pinches of carbonation complete the mouth feel with a dryness rivaling Ben Stein.

Overall : Dropkick Ale made me forgive. It helped me realize that life is more than playing frisbee golf, clipping my toenails, walking the dog, and punching into the time clock. I've taken up a career in culinary arts, have become a monk, shaved my head, and deliver meals on wheels since trying Dropkick Ale. I've made peace with my enemies. If you want a life-changing cathartic experience, look no further.
Sep 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.39 by smitty81 from Nebraska

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Sweffin from Wisconsin

Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.21 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

May 20, 2015
 
Rated: 2.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

May 11, 2015
 
Rated: 2.99 by therealJAYZ from Pennsylvania

Apr 24, 2015
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Rated by Derrill from Missouri

4.13/5  rDev +34.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is one of the best craft beers that I've had. Has great flavor not over powering.
Jan 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Braque61 from Missouri

Dec 11, 2014
Drop Kick Ale from Weston Brewing Company & O'Malley's Pub
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 76 ratings