Serpensblod
HammerHeart Brewing Company

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From:
HammerHeart Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
8.3%
Score:
89
Avg:
4 | pDev: 9.25%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
16
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 23, 2015
Added:
Jun 23, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by Nordbier:
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Rated by Nordbier from Georgia

4/5  rDev 0%

Sep 07, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.82 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by PassMeAZima from Kentucky

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by ZombiesAteMyDog from Indiana

Sep 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by herman77 from Minnesota

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.71 by refractor82 from Minnesota

Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by SortaAmbivalent from Minnesota

Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by morimech from Minnesota

Jul 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Oct 13, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.6/5  rDev -10%
There's a line where drinkable beer meets imperial beer. And as far as amber or red ale is concerned, Serpensblod toes that line with precision and confidence.

Dark garnet in its pour, a creamy skirt of froth adorns the rim just ahead of bold malt aromas and a sharp boozy tingle. Laced with flavors of brown sugar, molasses and toffee, its deep aromas and rich taste is nutty, toasty and sweet.

With developing flavors of toasted oak, earthen peat and burnt sugars simmering on the palate, a faint hop balance rears up with citrus, pine and leaf. Somewhat peppery, other nuances of coffee, chocolate and aniseed peaks through the sweetness periodically.

Holding onto much of its residual sweetness even deep in finish, the ale closes with spicy alcohol, a mild numbing sensation and unmistakable whisky influence. Even with the vanillans, caramels and wood spices swirling around, its acetone bite doesn't fade quietly.
Sep 08, 2014
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.97/5  rDev -0.7%
Darkest amber I've seen. It's black. Aroma is peaty, with a hint of smoke and chocolate adding complexity to a roast malt base. Whiskey is fairly subtle and balances well. Flavor reveals much more chocolate initially, finishing roasty, slightly charred, and bitter. Smoke lingers in the aftertaste, along with oak. The vanilla and caramel notes from the whiskey combine with chocolate malt to form malted milk ball sensations. Wish the finish were a bit less roasty bitter.
Sep 07, 2014
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Reviewed by macher0 from Kentucky

3.04/5  rDev -24%
On tap at the Nachbar in Louisville.

A. Dark brown mahogany color. Not much of a head. Looks thin.

S. Not a lot of fragrance. Smoke, dark malts, tannins and oak.

T. Dark malts, a little barrel, smoke, and toffee.

M. Very thin, high carb, medium body

O. Not very representative of the barrel aged style. Way too thin with very muted flavors. Not recommended.
Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Cooper from Minnesota

Aug 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by DaveAnderson from Minnesota

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by DaveMiller from Minnesota

Jun 23, 2014
Serpensblod from HammerHeart Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 16 ratings