Freeze Ray
Strangeways Brewing

Freeze RayFreeze Ray
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From:
Strangeways Brewing
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Eisbock
ABV:
10.24%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 10.89%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
25
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 20, 2016
Added:
Mar 07, 2014
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  1
Why do supervillains love Freeze Rays? Easy…to trap their arch-nemesis in a solid block of ice and monologue away for hours, while their foe slowly dies of hypothermia and/or boredom. Sure, freezing things with a laser may sound weirdly impractical, but that is before you knew it could be used on Strangeways’ newest concoction, Freeze Ray Eisbock. After benumbing a thick and malty doppelbock for days, we mined the resulting colossal chunks of ice from the vat to extract the pesky water obstructing the full potential of this deliciously decadent libation. Its thick and creamy mouthfeel is interlaced with a prevalent chocolaty richness that seductively satiates. Nevermind where we hide the 10.24% abv, as the Freeze Ray disintegrates any booziness with a mere controlled pull of the trigger.
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Ratings by dental:
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Rated by dental from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Mar 23, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.73 by lupercmda from North Carolina

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by shirtless_mike from Indiana

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Stolenface1 from Virginia

Oct 08, 2015
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Reviewed by uvachief from Virginia

3.94/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Draft. Poured into a pint glass. I don't have a lot of experience with Eisbocks. This is my first I believe. The description made me try it. Poured a slightly cloudy amber red with a little amount of beige or tan head. Smell is malts, sugar and spices I cannot identify. Light. Not overpowering. Taste is caramel sugars, malty yeast like wheat bread followed by more sugar - syrup or molasses maybe. Could be honey. Light - not overly sweet by any means. At first you don't notice the ABV but then it surfaces halfway through a pint. It helps balance the beer actually. A little too well. Hidden at first but apparent at the end. Not hot. Mouth feel is thicker than it looked but not heavy. Does have a slight oak barrel dryness on the finish. Liked it. Just didn't love it but it was my first Eisbock. Very good effort.
Aug 27, 2015
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

4.35/5  rDev +21.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Purchased on Father's Day Sunday. In the fridge since then. Poured into a chalice.

An excellent Eisbock in my opinion. If you are looking for a good American made Eisbock try this one!

L - A clear amber on the pour, but opaque in the glass with a minimal beige head. 4.25
S - Malty, slightly sweet, good spiciness/phenols 4.25
T - Malty, caramel, brown bread, molasses & honey. The high ABV does nicely balances the malt, et. al. without tasting hot or solventy. 4.5
F - Medium heavy body with a slightly dry lingering finish. 4.25
Aug 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.33 by lunarbrew from Wisconsin

May 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.02 by Dave_Treat from Virginia

Apr 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Apr 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by rderedin from Maine

Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by braican from Massachusetts

Mar 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Mar 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by Cynic-ale from Texas

Mar 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by kermitthefink from Virginia

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by Rmbr2 from Virginia

Jan 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Hopbully from Virginia

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by joegard from Virginia

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ncaudle from Virginia

Jul 02, 2014
Freeze Ray from Strangeways Brewing
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 25 ratings