Black Licorice Lager
Short's Brewing Company

Black Licorice LagerBlack Licorice Lager
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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
European Dark Lager
ABV:
8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 13.44%
Reviews:
130
Ratings:
187
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 29, 2023
Added:
Jun 06, 2007
Wants:
  68
Gots:
  5
"A high gravity American dark lager aged on anise seed, Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans and fresh chocolate mint leaves."
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Ratings by dsigmon:
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Reviewed by dsigmon from Florida

4.32/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Hoppymeal for this great gem!
Bottle #135/744

A: Poured dark black with a little light penetration possible. Small thin light brown head which doesn't stay long.

S: Whoa...nothing but anise at first past on the smell-dar. After it warms the bourbon and vanilla becomes apparent but are definite undertones behind the strong smell of licorice.

T: Taste is much the same as the nose. Taste is primarily of black licorice and roasted malts. I am not a fan of licorice but this is very nice and easy to drink and not over powering with the licorice taste. Roasted malts and spicy hops balance out the sweetness of the vanilla and roasted malts and the bourbon adds the complexity to pull it all together.

M: Medium body with slight carbonation. A little amount of oils left on the tongue that pulls the bourbon taste out as it crosses the palatte.

D: Split the bottle with some fellow BA's and enjoyed every sip. The light mouthfeel and low alcohol makes it easy to drink but the licorice taste could be a little much after a 750 of this.
Mar 08, 2008
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by PapaGoose03 from Michigan

4.04/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Black licorice is a divisive flavor, but I love it. The flavor is moderate on the nose but a bit lighter on the taste. The mouth feels is a bit thin for what I was expecting, but that's no big deal. It's an unusual beer and a good one
Aug 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.81 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Aug 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by CantankerousCaveBear from Canada (ON)

Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by KAF from Iowa

Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.18 by spycow from Illinois

Aug 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by domfreego from Michigan

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by PaulyB83 from Michigan

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by midlifec from Michigan

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by pwedge from Michigan

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Cotton_27 from Michigan

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jduprey007 from Michigan

Jun 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Sparty55 from Michigan

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JamesShoemaker from Michigan

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BeyondDescription from Vermont

Apr 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by tectactoe from Michigan

Mar 19, 2014
Black Licorice Lager from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 187 ratings