Hockley Black & Tan
Hockley Valley Brewing Co.

Hockley Black & TanHockley Black & Tan
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From:
Hockley Valley Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 8.26%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
53
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 10, 2017
Added:
Jun 02, 2010
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by graybayou:
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Rated by graybayou from Canada (AB)

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

Jul 07, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.22 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Jul 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by byronic from Canada (ON)

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by JasonThaler from Canada (ON)

Aug 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by RevCraig from Canada (ON)

Jan 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.21 by ZachT from Canada (BC)

Nov 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by cam477 from Canada ()

Oct 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Exeter from Canada (AB)

Sep 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

Sep 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Bf_89 from Canada (ON)

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by TheBeeraholic from Canada (ON)

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by CurtisD from Canada (NB)

Apr 09, 2013
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Reviewed by TheHammer from Canada (ON)

3.28/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: A body that is pretty much as dark a brown that you can get without being completely opaque. It poured with a finger and a half of frothy looking head, but it vanished in incredibly short order...so fast that I'm inclined to think didn't wash the glass right, no lacing.

Smell: A roasted dark malt smell with touches of dark chocolate and licorice with an almost rum like quality to it. Warming help brings it out a bit more.

Taste: Starts with a stout like dark and bitter roasted malt that brings forward light coffee is complimented by a lighter malt, ended with a bit of an odd mild brush of tonic water and alcohol.

Mouthfeel: That last brush has an odd texture to it, like the carbonation is trying to bring out the least interesting part of the beer. The transitioning is alright but the beer doesn't leave an aftertaste, which is a mixed bag.

Drinkability: Not quite rich enough to be stout interesting, and not quite refreshing enough to be an easy drinker. Kinda reminds me of a dunkel lager, but made far too tame. Easy enough to drink though.

Final Thoughts: All in all, it was an interesting experience, but i wouldn't say I'll be eagerly awaiting my next black and tan. All it all, I think it was a posistive experience, but really the rummy, carbonation note needs some work.
Mar 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by MylesMac from Canada (MB)

Feb 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by DaPan from Canada (ON)

Feb 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by djcreepshow from Canada (NS)

Dec 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by sbarre from Canada (ON)

Nov 24, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by cfalovo97 from Canada (ON)

Nov 06, 2012
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Reviewed by SebD from Canada (ON)

3.2/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance: It has a nice dark brown color to it with some amber hues shining through. It has a thick tan head that dies down somewhat fast and leaves little lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitly give out hints of roasted malts, some chocolate/coffee and faint dark fruit.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a roasted malt character along with faint chocolate/coffee notes and some fruitiness.

Mouthfeel: It has a medium/high carbonation with a decent overall balance and feel. Slightly watery.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with okay flavors and aromas.
Sep 17, 2012
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Reviewed by korguy123 from Canada (ON)

3.15/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Can into tumbler. Part one of their mix pack.

A- Almost completely opaque brown pour. Short lived two finger light tan head. Recedes to thin cap leaving streaks of thin lacing.

S- Roasted malts, chocolate and some weak coffee. The guy below smelled beef au jus. I can kind of see it but isn't the first thing that came to mind.

T- Fairly bland. Roasted malts, watered down burnt coffee, a touch of chocolate and a floral hop finish.

M- Light bodied, lively carbonation.

O- I've never had anything from Hockley in the past, this is okay, unfortunately somewhat forgettable.
Sep 07, 2012
Hockley Black & Tan from Hockley Valley Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 53 ratings