Bones & All
Half Acre Beer Company

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From:
Half Acre Beer Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Ale
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 9.51%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
24
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 10, 2014
Added:
Jan 16, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
We’re dipping our toes into the waters of Belgium with Bones & All. Our first foray into the style in quite awhile, we are quite excited to offer you this 5.4% ABV Belgian Brown Ale. Brewer Michael Carroll, our expert on all things Belgian style, gave the beer a glowing endorsement, calling it “pretty darn good”. Brewer Matt Young echoes this sentiment, calling Bones & All “well-balanced” and “very good”. So there you go. Two positive reviews from two dudes who know their beers.
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Rated: 3.25 by gmendez1122 from Illinois

Apr 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by sbxx from Illinois

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by scottwurst from Illinois

Oct 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Christopher0331 from Illinois

Oct 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Efay from Illinois

Mar 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mat_Rampson from Illinois

Mar 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jrhottle from Illinois

Feb 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Guinnsslvr from Illinois

Feb 20, 2013
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.31/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Served in a snifter.

"Wouldn't it be chilly with no skin on?" Yup. Anyway, this stuff pours a dark-ish sienna topped by a half-finger of glowing lightly off-cream foam. The nose comprises dried maple syrup, light brown sugar, mild clove, and some light greens in the back. The taste brings in more of the same, with a duller blend of spices and some light cocoa far in the distance. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda drying finish. Overall, a decent little Belgian brown, but nothing remotely close to special, nor anything memorable enough to wanna grab another.
Feb 17, 2013
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Reviewed by Florida9 from Illinois

3.72/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Dark brown in color. Forms a moderate tan colored head.Good retention Moderate lacing.  

S: Aroma is weak, but pleasant. Caramel, yeast, vanilla, gum.

T: Moderately sweet. Roasted malts, toast, yeast, bread. Then there is a lemon or a woody quality Quick finish

M: Medium bodied. Moderate carbonation. low bitterness.

O: A decent beer. Drinkable, though not likely something I'd get again.
Feb 16, 2013
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Reviewed by homebrew311 from Illinois

3.34/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into Half Acre snifter. Appears a deep chestnut with some clarity, minimal head, and no lacing. The nose features some belgian bubblegummy character with bready yeast and some clove spice. Taste is a little on the thin side with light bubble gum character, mild toast and brown malt. Not a whole lot going on here, easy drinking. Mouthfeel is light and moderately carbonated. Overall, would pass this one up in the future, just not my thing.
Feb 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by wyatt13 from Illinois

Feb 08, 2013
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Reviewed by GbVDave from Illinois

4/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 64oz growler into multiple pint glasses. Thanks to Joe, Matt, Chris, and Jay for the assist!

A: Pours a deep, cola-brown color with some bubbly, sticky, light khaki foam on top. Retention was decent and a few specks of lace were left behind.

S: Some spicy belgian yeast mixed with toasted nuts and molassas.

T: The aforementioned nut and molassas with clove/cardamom and a dusting of cocoa.

M: Dry and cleansing. Suprisingly light for the style. Nice that this wasn't a one and done.

O: I really liked the fact that this was under 6%. Quite sessionable for the style. You're most welcome Matt!
Feb 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by hilgart1 from Illinois

Jan 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BeerOps from Illinois

Jan 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by cmoody91 from Illinois

Jan 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by czfreeman from California

Jan 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Jan 22, 2013
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

3.87/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks Dave for sharing!
Quick review from written notes.

Reddish dark brown, ruby glint in the light. Tan foam fades to a skim, thin collar around the edges. Wisps on the surface.

Some spicy yeast aromas, clove and dry roast.

Roasty with a nice dose of toasted malt flavors, light bitterness, pipe tobacco, light hop earthiness. Smooth and light bodied, easily sessionable. Thanks again Dave!
Jan 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 20, 2013
Bones & All from Half Acre Beer Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 24 ratings