Train Wreck Ale
Mountain Town Brewing Co.

Train Wreck AleTrain Wreck Ale
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From:
Mountain Town Brewing Co.
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
Ranked #53
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
78
Ranked #26,765
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 16.62%
Reviews:
53
Ratings:
239
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 08, 2023
Added:
Mar 21, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  61
Approach with caution. This one will sneak up on you! Brewed to keep us warm in the winter months, but easily enjoyable any time of the year. Syrup and honey give this beer an irresistible sweetness that makes it impossible to have just one. No matter what you pair this one with make sure you get plenty to eat or you might find out how this beer got its name.
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Ratings by Markus98:
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Rated by Markus98 from Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

Apr 14, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.84 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Nov 08, 2023
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Reviewed by Jacob313 from Michigan

3.92/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
It pours dark amber, but settles into a lighter amber hue with minimal tan-white head and lacing. The smell is hard to pin down, but I notice predominately malt, floral notes, pine, and honey. The taste is similar to the smell: with malt, floral notes, hops, and a bit of sweetness coming through. The feel is boozy and warming. I agree with other reviewers that the maple taste isn't pronounced. The honey comes through in the taste and the smell, at least to me. Overall, it was a good find for the affordable price.

Cheers
Sep 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.58 by TP2MSU from Michigan

Jul 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3.86 by Hitchman from Michigan

Jan 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.76 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Aug 17, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by Marvicsin from California

Sep 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.52 by redleg64 from Michigan

Mar 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.08 by Latarnik from New Jersey

Aug 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.15 by SAUbrewcrew from Michigan

Aug 15, 2019
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Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Fairly nice red ale from a local brewery that’s new to me. Pours a red-amber color with just a little mild white head and very minimal spotty lingering lacing. Smells of some malt, roasted nuts, caramel and muddled faint hops. Tastes similarly, with just a small hit of hoppy bitterness at the finish. I couldn’t really detect the maple syrup or honey sweetness. Mild, thin mouthfeel and decent carbonation that tended to fade as the beer warmed. A fair amount of warming alcohol. A decent offering.
Jun 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.62 by DruC4 from Michigan

Mar 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.35 by Buck_Jones from Michigan

Dec 17, 2018
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Reviewed by ckaire69 from Georgia

4.03/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I don’t understand the poor ratings. Thought it was a solid beer. Malty, nice solid flavor. Almost, but not quite like a wee heavy or Scottish ale, but a little higher in alcohol. Had on draft on a business trip to Michigan. High alcohol content will sneak up on you, though.
Sep 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Sep 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by BobbyOlson from Michigan

Aug 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by cb8282 from Michigan

Jul 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.86 by drunkenmess from Michigan

Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 2.2 by Lonewolfwmv from Michigan

Dec 03, 2017
Train Wreck Ale from Mountain Town Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 239 ratings