Palone
Browar Okocim S.A. (Carlsberg)

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Browar Okocim S.A. (Carlsberg)
 
Poland
Style:
European Dark Lager
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 10.81%
Reviews:
86
Ratings:
99
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 11, 2015
Added:
Aug 24, 2005
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  2
Said to be a diluted version of their Baltic Porter.
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Rated: 3.64 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by spycow from Illinois

Aug 12, 2015
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

3.61/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Poured from bottle into pilsner glass, nice fizzy white head, two fingers, that settles into a small cap. Liquid the color of polished dark wood, aroma of roasted coffee, caramel malts, sweet dark fruit (raisins, plums), dark breads, nuttiness. Taste follows, with an upfront smoky flavor that is reminiscent of Okocim Porter, but followed quickly by a sweet, raisin taste. Finishes clean.
May 05, 2015
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Rated by poskok from Croatia (Hrvatska)

2.93/5  rDev -20.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Smells like cooked corn. Sweet. Light body.
Jan 25, 2015
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Rated by hansavijaticar from Croatia (Hrvatska)

3.02/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Nice transparent red colour. Smell of roasted corn, not very pleasant. Taste medium bitter. Average, not very exciting.
Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Latarnik from New Jersey

Jul 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BrewClint from Illinois

Nov 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Calebd2 from Florida

Sep 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Kopfschuss from Oregon

Aug 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by matjack85 from Illinois

Jan 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Prestonlegal from Texas

Sep 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by darioklc from Croatia (Hrvatska)

May 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by bonbini26 from New Jersey

Jan 12, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Amp from Oklahoma

Dec 27, 2011
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Reviewed by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer poured out as a nice looking brown color. The head was big and fluffy, the lacing was pretty good down the glass. The smell of the beer was roasts and had a bit of smoke on the nose as well. The taste of the beer was a lot like a porter, it's roasted and has a slight sweetness to it. The mouthfeel was a little lighter than expected but still not bad. Overall the beer was fun to try and I enjoyed it.
Jul 04, 2011
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Reviewed by Erish from Illinois

3.23/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
I poured this 1 pint .9 oz. bottle into a pilsner glass. No freshness date, but A.D. 1845 is printed on the bottom of the label, which I guess is cool. I do like the fiery dragon on the label.

A: clear, dark mahogany color, an aggressive pour produced a massive head, which I had room for thanks to my new 19 oz. Polish pilsner glass from IKEA! The cap is persistent and the lacing is tenacious. From this point on I will be disappointed by this beer...

S: sweet, raisin bread-like malt aroma, molasses, a bit of caramelly/vanillesque aroma is in there as well, and no discernible Euro-funk.

T: the dried-fruit sweetness hits up front, the vanilla is stronger than the caramel in the middle, and the finish has a bit of coffee, just a touch of smokiness, and a rumor of earthy hops. Even for a Euro lager, I find the taste to be a bit one-dimensional and cloyingly sweet.

M: light-bodied, watery to lightly silky texture, moderate carbonation. A bit more carbonation might have improved this beer, or maybe a hop leaf or two.

D: I have had other Polish beers that have impressed me. This beer is a resounding "meh."
Feb 22, 2011
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Reviewed by Jayli from Massachusetts

3.56/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Acquired this from tigg924 so a big THANK YOU goes out to him!
Consumed 5/4

A: This beer pours a deep dark brown, some lighter brown, coppery hues when held to the light. One finger of rocky, light brown head that holds nicely and leaves spotty lacing on the glass.

S: Nose is of caramel malts, bread/yeasty notes, and a hint of coffee.

T: Taste starts with some caramel malt sweetness, that dips in to a bit of breadiness. Charred malts and bitter chocolate then come through. Finish is coffee, hint of smoke, and a hint of grassy notes.

M: Light body, high carbonation, somewhat watery and a touch too carbonated.

D: Goes down relatively easy, decent representation of style. based off the nose, and tastes, I would have preferred a touch heavier body, but a decent beer non-the-less.
May 13, 2010
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Reviewed by CampusCrew from Florida

3.67/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
appearance: deep dark brown with copper highlights and low rising bubbles for a lager. dark ale looking.

smell: caramel and low hop aroma

taste: nice caramel taste from the malt and a little bitterness. more flavorable than a typical dark euro lager, very pleasant but slightly on the sweet side.

mouthfeel: medium bodied, but does have the cridp lager feeling

drinkability: again this is much dark than I expected and I really liked it.
Dec 10, 2009
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

4.15/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: dark brown in color, minimal head, clear

Smell: smoke, caramel, coca cola, and toasted malt

Taste: caramel, touch of coffee, and small smoked malt

Mouthfeel: minimal carbonation, light bodied, smoky sweet, smooth

Drinkability: I really like this beer. There is a nice smokiness to this that is not overpowering. With the low abv, I could sip the four pack in a sitting.
Dec 07, 2009
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Reviewed by Winter from Wisconsin

3.9/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Pours dark brown; almost a cola-like color in appearance with a rocky light khaki head. The aroma reminds me of a schwartzbier. Sweet malty nose with caramel and toffee. Dark roasted malts. The mouthfeel is a little on the thin side. Rich malty flavor. You can pick up caramel and raisins midway. The beer finishes with a smokey dark roasted malt quality to it.

I liked this quite a bit. I was expecting a fairly average tasting beer and this was rather enjoyable. Something I'd go back again after having a single of and seek out a six pack to purchase the next time I'm in the mood for something like this. Definitely worth a try.
Oct 06, 2009
Palone from Browar Okocim S.A. (Carlsberg)
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 99 ratings