Gold Brick
Ol' Burro Brewery

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From:
Ol' Burro Brewery
 
California, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 10.96%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
28
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 07, 2018
Added:
Jun 19, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.54/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
June 24th, 2015 - Called Gold Brick, it's a darker color (more like an amber) with a clear and clean malty smell, with some fresh and clean shower tile and high quality water. The flavor is mild and malty, but gets dry and more intense in the mid to aftertaste, and ends with a slow and low-key unfurling of virginia tobacco. Another tasty winner from Ol' Burro.
Sep 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by JoeCorleone from California

Feb 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.31 by 2beerdogs from California

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.26 by dleiner from New York

Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by Alpha309 from California

Jun 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by TheBeerbarian from California

Jun 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.57 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Mar 24, 2015
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Rated by m0rgana from California

3.54/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
It's a nice pale ale that's easy to drink due to how light it is.

Slightly sweet with a little bit of fruitiness as well.
Feb 28, 2015
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Rated by NinjaJesus from Massachusetts

2.9/5  rDev -18.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Not the best pale ale out there but if you are more of a malt fan with a little hops on top this is a solid choice.
Feb 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by mobrado from California

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by gldnns from California

Nov 04, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

2.97/5  rDev -16.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Surprising orangey amber color with a coarse foam in the Brugs chalice. Thin mouthfeel.

This has a startling musty, leaf mold, cedar taste to start. That seems to wear off as the bitterness finally emerges. A little caramel, a mineral taste, and plenty of gratuitous bitterness. I don't taste any hop aromatics.

This is strange stuff. Too much peculiar flavor to suit for a pleasant quaff, and not interesting enough when you want to actually taste something. From the 16 oz can bought at Trader Joe's in San Diego.
Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by SocalKicks from California

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by gshak from Texas

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.3 by neurobot01 from California

Sep 15, 2014
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Reviewed by shleepy from California

3.83/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 16oz can (bought at Trader Joe's) into Duvel glass.

Golden color, clear. Decently-sized, fluffy head.

Smell has a balance of lightly-sweet (and almost chocolatey), roasted malts, and mild citrus and pine hoppy notes.

Balanced, light taste that mean lean just a little towards the malty side (as opposed to hoppy), but not in an overwhelming or very caramely sense. Some tropical fruit in there, as well.

Light-medium body for the style.

Refreshing and pretty light. Will probably buy again as a thirst-quencher.
Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by KevMo84 from California

Aug 04, 2014
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Reviewed by TheMarkE from California

3.52/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Dark copper, with a good head and good lacing. Moderate carbonation.

Smell: Caramel, floral and pine hops, slightly skunky.

Taste: Caramel and pine.

Mouthfeel: Sticky, chewy, medium bodied. Bitter hop bite to the finish.

The Verdict: It's ok. Can't hold a candle to a real west coast pale ale like Sierra Nevada or Mirror Pond, but it is drinkable and affordable. That's about the best I can say about it.

*This is a Trader Joe's brand made by Golden Road out of L.A. Sadly, they are replacing the Firestone Walker brewed Mission St. line that I've gotten hooked on over the last year.
Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GClarkage from California

Jul 08, 2014
Gold Brick from Ol' Burro Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 28 ratings