Popskull
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

PopskullPopskull
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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
10%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 9.95%
Reviews:
125
Ratings:
179
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 14, 2019
Added:
Jan 26, 2009
Wants:
  102
Gots:
  18
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Ratings by claspada:
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Reviewed by claspada from New Jersey

4.26/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a deep dark brown with no escaping light, minimal lighter brown hues along the edges, minimal thin khaki head which quickly dissipates leaving minimal retention.

Aromas are quite complex. Lightly roasted light coffee, leather, burnt wood (not smoky or charred, just woody) and a prevailing dark caramel malt presence throughout. As it warms I get some sweeter vanilla, maple and a slight earthiness (almost like wet dirt, which sounds awful but it's not). Really complex.

The tastes begin with a punch of dark caramel maltiness coupled with sweeter toffee and lighter coffee roastiness. The oak notes join the party next imparting some light peat, vanilla and maple; maybe some darker fruits as well (raisin and dates). Brown sugar and toffee resonate throughout into the finish.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied with lower carbonation. Finish is slightly dry from the oak aging but still quite sweet because of the high ABV and dark caramel malt profile. Flavors linger for just the appropriate amount of time. Not a drop of alcohol can be detected, although I may feel it soon.

Overall this was a real treat, great flavor profile overall. I am not sure what this tasted like fresh, but it is still drinking great right now. Amazing balance of oak imparted flavors with darker caramelized malts. Sweet toffee, vanillas and dark fruits; what more can you ask for in a great beer. Dangerously drinkable and highly recommended it you can still find it or trade for it.
Jan 20, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.98 by emerge077 from Illinois

Jun 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by mattboyer182 from Indiana

Feb 14, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.13/5  rDev -22.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Brown and red towards the edge, beige head under half an inch. Retaining the head or providing the lace didn't go so well for this one. Aroma was sweet, syrup, woody, spice rack, vanilla.

Taste was kind of a mess. A hodgepodge beer, throw a bunch of shit in that doesn't jive, brown malt, spice rack, cardamom, cumin, coriander, whatever. Too boozy. Too much dark fruit. Has the DFH hallmarks all over it.
Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by 22Blue from Kansas

Apr 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by EDubLovesBeer from California

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by tectactoe from Michigan

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dleiner from New York

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DIPAFAN from New Jersey

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ivorycannon from Indiana

Oct 25, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by jegross2 from Illinois

Oct 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by BucketBoy from Pennsylvania

Sep 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ncaudle from Virginia

Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DRBiser from Maryland

Aug 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Jun 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mikeincharleston from North Carolina

May 31, 2013
Popskull from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 179 ratings