Arminius
August Schell Brewing Company

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From:
August Schell Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American Lager
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 12.04%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
92
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 17, 2021
Added:
May 13, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  10
Schell’s Arminius is a showcase of a unique blend of German, French, and American hops. It’s brewed with over 2.5 lbs of hops per barrel, and double dry hopped for a distinctly hoppy lager with wonderfully fruity and floral hop aroma. A clean malt bill combines with the crisp, smoothness that can only be achieved from a traditional lager, providing the perfect platform to highlight the hop character. Distinctively different, distinctively hoppy. Keep cold & drink fresh.
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Ratings by MattyG85:
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Reviewed by MattyG85 from Minnesota

4.15/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 16 oz. can into a large pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a bright and clear golden orange with a lot of rising bubbles. About one finger of white head which fades into a thin patchy layer. Leaves a good amount of lacing.

Smell: A floral and fairly spicy hop forward aroma with hints of grass and fruit. Upfront earthy and floral hops with hints of grass, pine, and Noble hints of spice. Citrus fruit hints of lemon and orange. Bready malt hints of grains, biscuit, caramel, cracker, and yeast. A pretty solid aroma that is kind of minty.

Taste: Like it smells, a crisp, floral, and somewhat spicy hop forward taste with notes of grass, fruit, and grains. Floral and earthy hops with some upfront notes of wet grass, pine, and herbal spice. Subtle citrus fruit presence of lemon and orange. Solid malt balance with bready notes of grains, cracker, biscuit, caramel, and yeast. A pretty solid spicy taste.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Crisp, clean, and nicely spicy and smooth.

Overall: A pretty solid hopped up lager. Nice taste of spicy hops with a solid malt balance.
Jul 29, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.27 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 17, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Apr 12, 2016
 
Rated: 2.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by Goodspeed83 from Minnesota

Apr 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.86 by budgood1 from Minnesota

Mar 25, 2015
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Rated by swgwilt from Tennessee

3/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Light body, light hops, less than expected from such a variety of hops.
Jan 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by NickSMpls from Washington

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by Herky21 from Iowa

Jan 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by einman from Minnesota

Jan 04, 2015
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Rated by ALangsjoen from Minnesota

4.6/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
An easy-to-drink hoppy beer. Very flavorful and has a good consistency.
Jan 03, 2015
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Reviewed by tempest from New York

3.84/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked a up a can from 4 Firkins. Interesting beer, an American lager — not as dry as a pilsner — with a mix of earthy European hops. The character is a bit grassy with a little orange peel and pepper, though not as big as an IPA. It'd call it on par with a good American pale ale.
Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.4 by Averwo from Iowa

Dec 27, 2014
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.69/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a clear golden color with a massive head; plenty of lacing spots the glass

Smell: Cookie dough and sweet grains; the hops are somewhat grassy

Taste: For a hoppy lager, there is a lot of sweet malt flavor, with the cookie dough and sweet grainy character dominating; in the middle, the grassy hops appear and, while they linger into the finish, it is the sweeter and grainy tones that make the statement

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with crisp carbonation

Overall: I was expecting more of an IPL, but that is not what Schell's was shooting for; it's OK for what it is, but too malt and grain forward for me

Thanks, DaftPatrick, for the opportunity
Dec 24, 2014
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

4.45/5  rDev +16.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Couldn't pass this up at $3.99/4 pack.

Appearance (5) : One of the most beautiful displays I've ever seen on a beer. The head is just marvelously fluffy and does not stop. Thick lacing on the sides. Blonde semi-transparent body.

Aroma (4.25) : Dry, grassy hop, citrus and light floral pine, very fresh. The bouquet is hoppy and strong. Mild malts behind the initial aroma.

Flavor (4.5) : Very drinkable. The hops are flavorful - but most importantly - subdued, and the malt comes in clean to smooth out the experience. Lager sweetness comes out first, and then a hop assault featuring floral and citrus spiced greens just totally amazing.

Mouthfeel (4.25) : Light bodied, smooth, and crisp. Ends partly dry. Appropriate for its style.

Overall (4.12) : This lager is much better than I thought it would be. I saw "pale" and I almost didn't buy it, but for four dollars, I figured that's a gallon of gas (or maybe two now that winter blend is in), so what's to lose? Apparently not much. I'll be enjoying the rest of my four pack in the days to come. Cheers!
Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Irishace9 from Illinois

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Fargrow from Michigan

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by hinemk76 from Pennsylvania

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.92 by Ultimate from New Jersey

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by BeerSnobRobinson from Minnesota

Nov 10, 2014
Arminius from August Schell Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 92 ratings