Tannen Bomb
Golden Valley Brewery and Pub

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From:
Golden Valley Brewery and Pub
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Winter Warmer
ABV:
8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 11.37%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
45
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 16, 2019
Added:
Oct 08, 2002
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by notsoprobeer:
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Reviewed by notsoprobeer from Oregon

4.35/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark reddish orange in color (slightly hazy) with an off-white head that dissipated slowly and left some lacing on the glass. Aroma of sweet and caramel malts with some light floral hops. Flavor is very similar to taste, with the addition of vanilla and alcohol. Although this is a malt heavy brew, it's very well balanced. Body is medium, it's lightly carbonated, and has a creamy mouth feel. The taste of alcohol is noticeable, but it provides a very nice warming feeling in the finish. Very drinkable despite the higher alcohol content.
Sep 22, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.81 by arini10 from Oregon

Dec 16, 2019
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Reviewed by TheWiltChamberlainofipas from Oregon

3.55/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Reddish brown in color, with sweet malt and molasses on the nose. Taste is candied fruit, raisins, light plum, and Brown sugar. Very bitter on the back end and surprisingly thin for such a big beer. For a winter warmer, it leaves you pretty cozy.
Nov 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by BESTIALEX from Oregon

Apr 04, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by artoolemomo from Oregon

Mar 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by mrkinnex from Oregon

Feb 29, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by shelby415 from Oregon

Feb 25, 2012
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Reviewed by RedBiddy from Oregon

4.67/5  rDev +20.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
What a pleasant surprise!!! Poured a rich mahogany with an off color two finger head of foam. Didn't notice the lacing for my anxiousness to go directly to taste. Did not disappoint. Sweet cherries and chocolate- not unlike the candy from Cella's. Silky mouthfeel and a memorable aftertaste that provoked past events of my youth. Perfect carbonation. Truly a fine brewed rendition of comfortable stress relieving sex. I will give these folk another chance...an IPA from GVB that I sampled last month sucked.
Feb 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by rogerthegill from Oregon

Jan 28, 2012
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Reviewed by tompearson from Oregon

3.15/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Every year now I pick up a couple of these because I kinda of like this beer. It never really lets me down. However this is the only beer from Golden Valley Brewery I like. The brewery is near by and I should go for a visit.

A: Pours a nice clear reddish color with a good sized frothy white head and good lacing down the glass
S: Smell is sweet and malty also some caramel scents in there
T: Caramel and toffee sweetness up front followed by a grassy/herbal hop presence
M: Medium bodied beer finished a little dry
O: Maybe not as good as last years concoction. But I'm a fan.
Dec 30, 2011
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Reviewed by loren01 from Washington

4.3/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Pours a nice clear reddish color with a good sized frothy white head and good lacing down the glass
S: Smell is sweet and malty also some caramel scents in there
T: Caramel and toffee sweetness up front followed by a grassy/herbal hop presence
M: Medium bodied beer finished a little dry
O: This is a pretty good beer, would buy this one again.
Nov 21, 2011
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Reviewed by Jgcarrick from Oregon

3.9/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A
Thin head off tap yielded minimal, buy solid lacing. Caramel hazy orange in color.

S
Complex toasty malts and some fruity hop nose

T tastes like it smells sweet front end, toasty offer caramel and a bitter obviously chinook induced finish. I noted a alight
Astringent alcohol burn that I did not like.

M

Okay, a little thinner than it should be. Smooth and light on palate, bit letting it's "winter warmer" label influence my review. It's bit hefty in the mouth.

D
Meh. Decent beer, but overall small bang for the
Buck. Alcohol comes through in the taste
Solid beer I may try again but alcohol shines through and it's astringency turns me off.
Feb 17, 2011
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Reviewed by velosuds from Oregon

3.53/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This seems to have hit the stores this week. Saw a bomber of this on sale for $3.49; regularly $3.99. Poured into a clear pint glass.

A-Pours a deep amber hue with a two finger, light tan foamy head. Modest retention and lacing.

S-Somewhat subdued malt aroma that is biscuit like with caramel. There is also a very faint floral hop presence in the nose. Expected more from its supposedly "massive malt complex."

T-Toasted caramel malts with some hop bitterness. Fruitier more than sweet. Not nearly robust enough to "take the chill off the cold winter months." Thankfully, it is still early autumn in the PNW.

M-Smooth, but the mouthfeel is too light for style.

D-This is nothing to get excited about. Winter Warmer is one of my favorite styles, and at 8.0% ABV this is very welcome for winter, but I have a hard time believing it since this beer goes downhill after the pour. Overall, lackluster.
Oct 16, 2010
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Reviewed by uturn from Florida

3.88/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz capped bomber poured into a Stone IPA glass.

A: This beer poured a deep amber with a finger and a half tan head which thinned quickly leaving almost no lacing in the glass.

S: The nose was sweet with malt and caramel and a hint of spicy hops.

T: The taste was sweet with caramel and malt notes and finished with some hop bitterness.

M: The mouthfeel was of a medium body with some sharpness in the feel at the end

D: The drinkability was good as it had a mildly pleasant alcohol warmth which makes this a very good winter warmer.

This beer really improved as it warmed in the glass.
Oct 02, 2010
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Reviewed by MadeInOregon from California

4.75/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
This is one of those beers that I had a long time ago and remember being REALLY good and had wanted to try again. Unfortunately, it's pretty hard to find outside the Portland-area. Thankfully, I know of a store that is almost sure to always have em...but that's a secret! :)

4-month old, 22 oz. bottle:
The Tannen Bomb has a nice, thick, latte-esque, mocha-colored head which results in pretty thick lacing. This is obviously heavily malted, as the label says. The beer itself is a dark, deep copper color--sorta like an IPA.

The smell is very nice but is actually kind of difficult to describe. It is incredibly sweet and reminiscent of candy strawberry or cherry. There is even a little cotton candy. I also felt like I detected a little bourbon and caramel. No hops. No yeast.

The taste, like the smell, is very sweet and is reminiscent of a strawberry or cherry cream soda. There is some mild hoppyness but it is mostly malty and sweet like candy. This is an awesome brew! It is very drinkable and pleasant. It says it is a "Winter Warmer" yet is without any chocolate or harsh hop flavors which are usually present in warmers. Maybe this is half warmer, half barley wine?

The only downside to this, I think, would be its sweetness. It certainly makes for a good nightcap or a dessert, but didn't go well with the snack of potato chips I had about half way through drinking the 22oz. I was hungry but couldn't really think of anything I had that would go well with the beer so I just had to take a break and keep eating before drinking any more. This might go well with cherry or apple pie, or with any fruit in general, but you may find it more enjoyable on its own.
Mar 13, 2010
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Reviewed by jdense from Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle from John's Marketplace served during Twelve Beers of Christmas tasting, 12/22/09. Sampled at HAF earlier in month, and after pouring Jim during Friday am session and seeing this interest in this beer, added to tasting roster.

Dark amber body, light tan 1 finger head, slow dissipation with nice lacing. Nose is pretty complex, big bready malt presence balanced by spicy and piney hops, but they are not dominant. The taste isn't overly hoppy, once again a nice balance. Good carbonation and nice mouthfeel, very drinkable. I'll be investigating other brews from this brewery in the future. One of the best Winter Warmers I've come across so far. Recommended.
Dec 23, 2009
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Reviewed by tpd975 from Florida

3.64/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Thanks goes out to gunhaver for this one.

A: Pours a nice golden hue with a very small head. No lacing noted on my pour.

S: Aromas of sweet malt, brown sugar, dark fruit, and caramel.

T: Flavor very much like the aroma. Brown sugar and caramel up front. A touch of roasty malt with a bit of dark fruit in the finish.

M: Medium in body, smooth and creamy.

D: Pretty tasty.
Feb 16, 2009
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Reviewed by dabudah from North Carolina

3.72/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
12 oz. bottle from Cost Plus "Winter Brews" mix pack.

Appearance: Clear red, almost amber in color. Firm head with decent lacing

Smell: Rich toasty malt aroma, hints of plum and raisin.

Taste: Firm bitterness to match the copious alcohol. Slightly warming. Rich dark malt flavor with some hoppiness.

Mouthfeel: Well carbonated with a big body reminiscent of a barleywine.

Drinkability: Overall a solid effort, seems more like a barleywine than a winter warmer (or are these not mutually exclusive categories?). A bit heavy and very fresh, I think this beer would really shine with some aging.
Dec 30, 2008
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Reviewed by ccrida from Oregon

3.88/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle poured into my large St. Feuillien goblet, TB is a clear garnet with an off-white head that settles to a thick skim and leaves decent lace.

Smell is sweet grains, caramel, maple sugar, pine resin hops, a bit phenolic.

Taste is pretty strong on the caramel, with some toffee and vanilla, caramelized sugars

Mouthfeel is sharp and creamy, with sticky malt and a spicy, bitter finish.

Drinkability is pretty good, a nice full flavored winter warmer that satisfies without beating up the palate. The well hidden ABV makes it a good value and a sure-fire way to spread the yule tide cheer!
Dec 02, 2008
Tannen Bomb from Golden Valley Brewery and Pub
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 45 ratings