Bonfire Ale
Fremont Brewing Company

Bonfire AleBonfire Ale
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From:
Fremont Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 9.57%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
159
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 09, 2019
Added:
Nov 02, 2013
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  18
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

3.31/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Smoke and leather. This beer stands on it's own for style, but is just okay.
Apr 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by crob3888 from California

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by casapy from Idaho

Feb 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Feb 18, 2018
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Reviewed by darktronica from Indiana

3.71/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
If I were trying this blind, I would not peg it as a winter warmer. I suspect I would slot it as something in between a nut brown and a mild-mannered rauchbier. In any case, the pour is lovely, with a solid finger of head that lingers but doesn't produce much lacing in the long term. Smells of a brown ale that's perhaps been very lightly spiced, and the palate brings in some meaty, smoked tones to build on top of the malty grain bill and winter spices.
Feb 16, 2018
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Reviewed by RB3 from Washington

4.34/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours with bubbles but they don't over balance the taste at all

Cans taste great. It isn't as sweet as something like a Newcastle. Like other Fremont brews, it is easy to drink these aggressively but is a bad idea since the flavors will linger. A little sweet. The alcohol is certainly there but not mind crushing.
Feb 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by BlueSpader from Washington

Jan 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by drews240 from Rhode Island

Jan 13, 2018
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Rated by dipso123 from Oregon

3.7/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Unpleasant lingering bitterness with vegetal notes spoils what might otherwise be nice brown ale.
Jan 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by UCLABrewN84 from California

Dec 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by shelby415 from Oregon

Dec 15, 2017
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Reviewed by NickSMpls from Washington

4.03/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A verk dark, like rich farmland. Thick, forthy head woth good retention. The aroma has yeast, malt and dark rye bread notes. For a brown ale, thw taste is very clean, dry and light. It stays well clear of the stout and porter territory, which is fine by us. We are fans of brown ales, a style that is not so popular and we appreciate Fremont's efforts.
Dec 08, 2017
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Reviewed by mintzmeet from Washington

3.6/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Dark barley and gentle hops. Winter ale, mahogany color. Rye, smoked, and chocolate malts. Very smooth. Light head w good lacing. Not much bite but I appreciate that it's not too bitter.
Nov 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by Illdoone from Washington

Nov 19, 2017
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Reviewed by pianoguy from Washington

3.62/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
22 Oz bottle. No bottling info

Pours a cola/brown/red body with an off white head. Good retention and lacing

Smell is fairly prominent.. I'm getting fresh cut grass-hay, along with a little nuttiness

Taste found a little hops, but the grassy hay "wheat beer" taste dominated, and was most noticeable in the aftertaste.

Medium feel

Value (does not effect overall score) At $4.49 this 22 ounce beer was decent value for a (new for me) winter warmer.

I love winter warmers. It's one of my favorite beer styles. But I have never liked winter warmers brewed with wheat and that will remain consistent in this case. A one and done for me...
Nov 12, 2017
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Reviewed by gandres from Philippines

3.83/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Friday, November 10, 2017 5:30 PM 12 ounce Can poured to wine glass
Sight: brown to amber, small foam
Smell: grains
Taste: light and refreshing
Feel: Creamy mouth feel
very good beer with great aroma, balance taste
Nov 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by redbarnbikes from New York

Oct 29, 2017
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Reviewed by Lingenbrau from Oregon

3.72/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
No question that Bonfire is a beautiful brown ale. It is indeed dark, and clean, brown. Hints of mahogany flicker in light, and an espresso colored and looking foamy head rest on top of the liquid below.

At first, a bold roasty presence dominates the scent. A heaping helping of brown sugar follows in behind and paired by with a mild metallic aroma.

Though there is a moderate roasty flavor going on, the sweet brown sugar takes center stage. A hint of nuttiness ties it all together, along with a spicy hop bite.

It feels pretty spot on for an American Brown Ale. Balanced, slightly flavoring sweet, but the bitterness is noticeable. It's mild to medium carbonation aids in it's relatively dry finish.

This is a pretty good brown ale in a world where the style doesn't seem to get much attention anymore. I'd prefer it to be a touch more roasty, especially consider the name. Smoked malt could do wonders! Cheers!
Oct 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4.42 by EdwardAbbey from Washington

Oct 15, 2017
Bonfire Ale from Fremont Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 159 ratings