Fireside Ale
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

Fireside AleFireside Ale
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From:
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Smoked Beer
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 11.44%
Reviews:
274
Ratings:
368
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 23, 2019
Added:
Jan 09, 2009
Wants:
  24
Gots:
  12
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Ratings by microbrewlover:
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Reviewed by microbrewlover from Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
This is a dark winter warmer, like the name says, it is good to drink by the fire's side.

The brew pours dark with a quickly dissapating head and a little lacing.

The smell is nutty and a little 'smoky'

The taste is nutty, I can't say whaty type, and 'smoky'. There might be some coffee, chocolate and carmel in the brew as well.

The mouthfeel is filling, tasty, almost as if you could 'chew' this beer. (if that makes any sense to you).

This beer has a strong alchohol finish, not at all unpleasant but you do taste the alchohol after the brew goes down leaving the drinker with a warm buzz.

Recommend for a cold winter night.
Jan 02, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Brown muddy color.

Tiny off-white head; slight lacing.

Caramel malt nose; where's the smoke?

Medium mouthfeel, bordering on thick.

Mild flavor of sweet malts, like an English Barleywine. No smoke present.

Pleasant but ultimately forgettable.
Mar 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.9 by mothmanscott from Georgia

Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.43 by Timtac from New Jersey

Feb 11, 2017
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
From tasting notes. L: Pours brilliant dark amber to chestnut with a 1” cream colored head that dissipates to film. S: Light to moderate smoke on the nose with caramel and malt. T: The smoke approaches Schlenkerla levels and seasons sweet dark sugars, fruit, a little cola, a suggestion of anise and some bitterness in the aftertaste. F: Creamy, full bodied, medium carbonation. O: While a little sweet, fairly well balanced between the smoke and other flavors.
Aug 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by hopley from Massachusetts

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jdash3d from New Jersey

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by midlifec from Michigan

Jan 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BillRoth from Maryland

Dec 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Nov 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by einman from Minnesota

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by scottbrew4u from Pennsylvania

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by MarkNNJ from New Jersey

Aug 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Varkias41 from New Jersey

Jul 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by blange3 from New Jersey

Jul 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by dgherm from Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 2013
Fireside Ale from Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 368 ratings