Caldera Ginger Beer
Caldera Brewing Company

Caldera Ginger BeerCaldera Ginger Beer
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From:
Caldera Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
Ranked #82
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,312
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 15.16%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
48
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 23, 2023
Added:
Aug 27, 2009
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by RangerClegg:
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Reviewed by RangerClegg from Michigan

3.74/5  rDev +9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Is it possible for a bottle to be a novelty product? I bought it cause it's the only bottle of Caldera I've ever seen, so I guess so. Stoked to be the first to review a beer! That's a lot of responsibility so I might as well give it a thorough review. Poured into my New Belgium Tulip.

A - Clear golden color with a bright white 1" head that slowly fades to a ring around the top. Lacing is minimal, but still there and fighting to cling to the glass

S - Smell is of ginger and honey. Very appealing.

T - First hit is of ginger. Not too strong or biting but just the right amount. Fades to a sweetness on the tongue that is sort of perfect and then... a little bit of bite from the hops making their presence known.

M - Medium bodied and full. A nice round beer for the summer. Not too heavy, definately not watery. Not very good at describing it other than it's good.

D - I really like this beer and I could probably put 2 or 3 glasses away, so one bomber is enough for me. I think 2 bombers would be too much, but I could probably drink one and half, so I think I'll have to stick with the one.

Overall this is a pretty good ginger beer. I think that for my money though, I'd rather buy Trade Route's Ginger Pale Ale. If you've never had a ginger beer, Pick it up.
May 06, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

3.84/5  rDev +12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Look: Light golden and crystal clear but my attempt at a gentle pour didn’t thwart a fizzy and aggressive head from consuming the glass, which slowly settles and leaves good lacing behind
Aroma: I could smell it on the pour. Ginger and a lot of it, cereal grains, light floral hop notes, and lemon-lime zest
Taste: Kicks off with a light ginger note before floral notes and grains join into the fold. The ginger develops depth and moves from a sweeter, candied ginger taste to full-on freshly-grated spicy ginger root alongside sharp citrus notes until the sweeter ginger returns to the forefront for the close
Mouthfeel: Light but fairly full, clean, high carbonation, and clean and slightly soft on the finish
Overall: I dig it. I’ve seen this beer for years and never bought one so finally caved as I like what these folks do and am a huge ginger fan. It’s a classic ginger beer that displays both the sweet and heat side of the root which I found appealing and an easy drinker. Do be warned though my bottle was very lively so open and pour with caution
Apr 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.66 by MobBarley from Oregon

Apr 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by andyjeigh from Oklahoma

Apr 30, 2020
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Rated by Bohemian from Canada (ON)

3.71/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice amber color. Mild beer with light ginger taste. Good for upset stomachs? Probably. ;)
Oct 28, 2018
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

3.73/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 25 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a pale gold color with a small white head. The aroma has a strong ginger presence. The taste of ginger is not paired well with the traditional ingredients.
Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.19 by redbarnbikes from New York

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by OregonGrown7 from Oregon

Jan 05, 2016
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Reviewed by TonyLema1 from South Carolina

3.37/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
L: Golden color with a thick, billowing head
S: Faint ginger aroma, not much else in the way of bouquet
T: Some ginger, a faint candy taste
F: Decent mouthfeel, light body
O: Not much to brag about here, I'm a bit disappointed
Aug 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by kiki3drt292 from California

Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.38 by mojuyt from Massachusetts

May 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by cheshirefriend from Arkansas

Feb 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.12/5  rDev -9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours two fingers of head on a hazy straw body.
The aroma is dry grain and a little ginger smell.
The taste is mild overall: watery at first, mild ginger, a touch of candy and finishes with a mild bitter flavor.
The texture is crisp.
As advertised, it's a mild beer with a little ginger.
Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by kmoen from California

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by CrusinforaBrewsin from South Carolina

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 1.75 by Basoos1 from Oklahoma

Sep 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.64 by RAC81 from Oklahoma

Aug 31, 2014
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Reviewed by russpowell from Arkansas

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%
Pours an effervescent honey color with 2 fingers of eggshell colored head. Stays effervescent throughout,
pretty good head retention & lacing (3.5)

S: Some vegtal notes up front mixing with ginger. Ginger & grassiness as this warms (3.0)

T: Follows the nose up front, some grassiness. Woody hop notes mix in with ginger & lemongrass
as this warms. Finishes a little dry, then grassiness, ginger & a little lemon & honey (3.25)

MF: Light bodied, delicate carbonation up front. Thickens up a bit as this warms (3.5)

Drinks semi-okay, makes Left hand's offering look world class
Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by zhanson88 from California

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hopmodium from Washington

Apr 27, 2014
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