Louie's Demise
Milwaukee Brewing Company

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From:
Milwaukee Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #226
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,647
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 12.4%
Reviews:
91
Ratings:
269
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 25, 2023
Added:
Sep 05, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  51
Formerly known as Louie's Demise Immort-Ale.

Our flagship brand; this medium bodied amber ale starts with a rich malt flourish that's kept in perfect balance by a smooth hop finish.
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.48/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
this is a product of the old school and now a largely unremarkable beer, malty yes, but also slightly astringent, and i was left wanting a little more from this, kind of cheap to me a little bit, not their best even though its among their most popular i know. a brick red tone to this, clear enough, frothy headed in the off white range, just a half inch high from the tap but lasting pretty well. it smells nutty, sweet, and a little bit yeasty, certainly grain driven but with some herbal hops on the back end too, light almost northwestern spiciness to it, toffee, lightly metallic even when its cold. the flavor is okay, i get some thinness and even a sharp prickle in it, but the malt is flavorful, kilned and not as sweet as it smells, some minerals underneath the grain but it leans metallic to me, and this does not warm up well. it might benefit from a little more body, or a somewhat cleaner ferment, something is a little off to me in this. still, not bad, a fine mindless drinker, but maybe less so in summer, more of a fall flavor profile with some nuttiness in the grain. just okay overall, nothing special.
Aug 25, 2023
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Reviewed by Wisconsinlarry from Illinois

4.64/5  rDev +27.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
This is a Great Amber Ale!!!
Color as it should be.
Not the most powerful aroma but very good indeed.
Taste is what a quality amber ale should be. Nice caramel not too big and not too little.
This is not some beer game beer or chugging beer at a party.
This is for those that enjoy a quality beer.
This is always in stock in my fridge. This is what a grown up beer is.
Apr 03, 2023
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Reviewed by magikbagel from Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This a very well done beer. Lots of head, a great caramel and citrusy aroma. The balance between toasted malt and hops in the flavor is great, and the creaminess of this beer is delightful.
Sep 30, 2021
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Rated by TommyG22 from Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden red/brown ale. Lower IBU so not bitter. Exactly the way I like them. Will enjoy more of this one.
May 21, 2021
 
Rated: 3.12 by stephenearnest from Minnesota

Mar 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by evanwoertz from California

Nov 03, 2019
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Reviewed by scaliasux from Wisconsin

3.16/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
L - Medium amber. Pretty hazy. Short off-white head; moderate persistence.

S - Malty. Toast, bread, caramel - quite sweet. Not picking up much in the way of hoppiness.

T - Not as unbalanced as the aroma suggested. Sweet bread and toffee malt balanced by spicy hops.

F - Medium.

O - Decent amber - a little bland.
Sep 03, 2019
 
Rated: 2.58 by Chilmer from Iowa

Jul 17, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Turbo from Minnesota

Jun 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by zacckdaddy from Wisconsin

Jan 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by mwade5 from Indiana

Nov 26, 2018
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Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois

3.3/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
9/17/18 (Milwaukee): $3.18 (Happy Hour Special) 16 oz draft poured into pint glass at Milwaukee Brewing Co. Ale House. Dark amber pour, light off-white head and lacing. No aroma. Nice malt caramel taste. Thin mouth feel, slightly dry, very smooth drinking. Overall OK pour.
Nov 12, 2018
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.43/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
On-tap at Rumors Sports Bar & Grill, Sussex, WI

A: The beer is clear amber in color and has no visible carbonation. It poured with a short off white head that left a thin head covering the surface after it died down.
S: Light aromas of caramel malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and has hints of caramel and toasted malts with hints of spices.
M: It feels light-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is easy to drink and goes down very quickly but seems to be lighter in body compared to other beers in the style.

Serving type: on-tap
Oct 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by Kurmaraja from California

Sep 27, 2018
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Reviewed by cyclonece09 from Wisconsin

3.65/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a can into a pint glass. Pours deep red with a fluffy off white head. Smells of dark roasted grain, but very weak. Tastes of caramelized grain with a tad bit of creaminess. Beer is light bodied and easy drinking, with good carbonation. Overall, an above average beer.
Sep 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Rimbimhoot from Illinois

Apr 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by Webcowes from Michigan

Mar 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.33 by jwyrwa2421 from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.46 by sparx1100 from Minnesota

Feb 10, 2018
Louie's Demise from Milwaukee Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 269 ratings