Jackhammer Old Ale
Arbor Brewing - Plymouth Taproom

Jackhammer Old AleJackhammer Old Ale
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From:
Arbor Brewing - Plymouth Taproom
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Old Ale
Ranked #44
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,128
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 12.33%
Reviews:
52
Ratings:
128
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 06, 2023
Added:
Feb 17, 2005
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  21
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Rated: 3.5 by Gemini6 from Michigan

Nov 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.81 by jwohio from Ohio

Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.11 by GregBarleycorn13 from New York

Feb 01, 2018
 
Rated: 4.18 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Dec 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.15 by JoeLacy from Ohio

Dec 17, 2017
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Reviewed by jimmyd3 from Michigan

3.96/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This old ale from Arbor Brewing pours an opaque medium brown, with a light lacy head that dissipates quickly. The first smells are of sweet fruits and burnt caramel. The mouth feel is about what you expect from an old ale, good body, lingers on the tongue, but not sticky. It finishes with a mild bitterness that balances out the flavor well. Jackhammer hints at being a big beer but doesn't come at a big price, which is why I have added this offering to my "regulars". When I don't feel like quaffing an $8 beer, this one does quite nicely. Well done Arbor Brewing.
Aug 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by Jonathan-Morgan from Florida

Jul 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jul 15, 2017
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Reviewed by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Wasn't really expecting much from this ale but I was impressed. Very balanced flavors and the ABV was very well masked even when it warmed up a bit. If it was a touch sweeter I would get it again but I found nothing wrong with pounding this brew. Try it!
May 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.19 by travelguy from Ohio

Apr 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by h4ger from Connecticut

Mar 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by moodyxc9 from Ohio

Mar 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Jan 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.44 by mattsucks from Ohio

Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.83 by Benjolovesbeer from Michigan

Dec 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by -Andrew- from Michigan

Nov 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by Lightman from Ohio

Oct 09, 2016
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Reviewed by zshaft from Connecticut

3.52/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
pours dark brown with minimal head. head dissipates quickly. Nose is kind of watery malt with dark fruit like raisin and fig. mouthfeel is a little watery and the dark fruits show their muscles half way through the sip. end palate is sweetness with caramel maybe? overall I was able to enjoy this beer. nothing I would get again. when I look for the dark fruit flavors this is not bad but if I was just pounding would be not so good.
Oct 08, 2016
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Reviewed by bushbeer75 from Michigan

3.82/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12 oz brown bottle [not dated] poured into a tulip glass

Jackhammer Old Ale has a reddish dark brown body with a bubbly tan 1-finger head. The head held well leaving behind light/thin lacing. The nose was dominated by the malty sweetness of caramel and light brown sugar. The flavor was very similar to the smell with hints of buttery rum and a burnt toasted quality. Hops became present at the finish which balanced some of the sweetness. The mouth feel was smooth; a little chewy, lighter carbonation, and a pleasant alcohol warming.

Overall, a pleasant Old Ale that is a little lighter in flavor making it very drinkable.
Sep 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

May 08, 2016
Jackhammer Old Ale from Arbor Brewing - Plymouth Taproom
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 128 ratings