Bonfire Brown
Saugatuck Brewing Company
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- Style:
- Brown Ale - American
Ranked #562 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #39,209 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 11.11%
- Reviews:
- 58
- Ratings:
- From:
- Saugatuck Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 3
- Gots
- 62
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
Notes:
Reviews: 58
| Ratings: 258
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Reviews by BobbyOlson:
BobbyOlson from Michigan
3.56/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 12, 2018
3.56/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 12, 2018
More User Reviews:
Tripel_Threat from Michigan
3.79/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Served on tap in a shaker pint. Dark brown in color with an island of khaki foam floating on top. Aroma is nutty and bready, with some herbal hops and tea. Flavor is sweet malt, almonds, a bit of roast, and a semi dry herbal finish.
Mar 05, 2019
3.79/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Served on tap in a shaker pint. Dark brown in color with an island of khaki foam floating on top. Aroma is nutty and bready, with some herbal hops and tea. Flavor is sweet malt, almonds, a bit of roast, and a semi dry herbal finish.
Mar 05, 2019
LloydDobler from Indiana
3.71/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 17, 2015
3.71/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 17, 2015
MIbeer27 from Michigan
3.56/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Nov 19, 2016
3.56/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Nov 19, 2016
bwood06 from Wisconsin
3.69/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - Reddish brown in color with a 1 finger dark khaki colored head. Head is fairly creamy but dissipates quickly.
S - Chocolate and a roasted malt predominate. Roasted malt has a bit of a roasted marshmallow aroma reflecting a somewhat sweet malt. Somewhat of a wheat bread undertone as well.
T - Very carbonated and acidic. Very earthy and toasty. A hint of soy. Not quite as sweet as I expected based on the aroma. Toasted bread flavor upon swallowing that is somewhat brief but is a nice final flavor. Slight bitterness on the finish that lingers. Bitterness is almost a cocoa powder bitterness.
M - More viscous than it is dry. Nice body without being overly thick or crisp.
O - I feel like this beer leaves something on the table. The aroma and appearance are very good but the taste does not quite live up to what the aroma promises for me. Overall a good beer that I would buy again.
Jul 26, 2014
3.69/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - Reddish brown in color with a 1 finger dark khaki colored head. Head is fairly creamy but dissipates quickly.
S - Chocolate and a roasted malt predominate. Roasted malt has a bit of a roasted marshmallow aroma reflecting a somewhat sweet malt. Somewhat of a wheat bread undertone as well.
T - Very carbonated and acidic. Very earthy and toasty. A hint of soy. Not quite as sweet as I expected based on the aroma. Toasted bread flavor upon swallowing that is somewhat brief but is a nice final flavor. Slight bitterness on the finish that lingers. Bitterness is almost a cocoa powder bitterness.
M - More viscous than it is dry. Nice body without being overly thick or crisp.
O - I feel like this beer leaves something on the table. The aroma and appearance are very good but the taste does not quite live up to what the aroma promises for me. Overall a good beer that I would buy again.
Jul 26, 2014
Marvicsin from California
3.37/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 24, 2014
3.37/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dec 24, 2014
madelf66 from Pennsylvania
3.7/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
May 14, 2016
3.7/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
May 14, 2016
Ukrfan from Ukraine
2.78/5 rDev -24.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Sep 06, 2016
2.78/5 rDev -24.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Sep 06, 2016
michiganmatt from California
3.43/5 rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Appearance - 3.5/5
Pours a nice red, muddy brown, with about a finger of moderate beige head.
Smell - 3/5
Hoppy, roasty, slightly funky/earthy malts.
Taste - 3.5/5
Very nice roasty malts, with notes of caramel, earthy hops, and a tiny bit of smokiness.
Mouthfeel - 4/5
Light amount of medium intensity carbonation, medium-full in body. Fairly crisp.
Overall - 3.5/5
Overall this was an okay beer, not something I plan to get again.
May 21, 2015
3.43/5 rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Appearance - 3.5/5
Pours a nice red, muddy brown, with about a finger of moderate beige head.
Smell - 3/5
Hoppy, roasty, slightly funky/earthy malts.
Taste - 3.5/5
Very nice roasty malts, with notes of caramel, earthy hops, and a tiny bit of smokiness.
Mouthfeel - 4/5
Light amount of medium intensity carbonation, medium-full in body. Fairly crisp.
Overall - 3.5/5
Overall this was an okay beer, not something I plan to get again.
May 21, 2015
acostuhhh from Michigan
3.12/5 rDev -15.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Mar 09, 2015
3.12/5 rDev -15.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Mar 09, 2015
Romoworld from Michigan
3.51/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
It has a great roasted nut flavor. Very good taste.
Dec 24, 2014
3.51/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
It has a great roasted nut flavor. Very good taste.
Dec 24, 2014
Todob_50 from Indiana
3.94/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Label- I hate labels that just state the name of the beer. C'Mon Saugatuck BR! This beer deserves more! Really struggled here.
Taste- I was not expecting much from this brown ale, but wasn't pleasantly suprised! One of the better brown ales I've had. Great flavor and great malt taste that lingered.
Overall- if you you like brown ales this is a must try. Label blows, but get over it and drink this beer. Liver likey and will continue to enjoy this one for months to come. Well done Saugatuck.
Feb 15, 2015
3.94/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Label- I hate labels that just state the name of the beer. C'Mon Saugatuck BR! This beer deserves more! Really struggled here.
Taste- I was not expecting much from this brown ale, but wasn't pleasantly suprised! One of the better brown ales I've had. Great flavor and great malt taste that lingered.
Overall- if you you like brown ales this is a must try. Label blows, but get over it and drink this beer. Liver likey and will continue to enjoy this one for months to come. Well done Saugatuck.
Feb 15, 2015
chitoryu12 from Florida
3.54/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Look: Very dark ruby red. Half a finger of white head that quickly dissipates.
Smell: Bubblegum, sweet caramel malt, slight floral note.
Taste: Floral hops with limited bitterness. Mild malt taste underneath but predominantly the floral flavor.
Mouthfeel: Completely average for the style with decent carbonation. Nothing stands out.
Overall: Avoids tasting soapy due to the lower bitterness, but not one that I’m incredibly interested in.
Oct 13, 2019
3.54/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Look: Very dark ruby red. Half a finger of white head that quickly dissipates.
Smell: Bubblegum, sweet caramel malt, slight floral note.
Taste: Floral hops with limited bitterness. Mild malt taste underneath but predominantly the floral flavor.
Mouthfeel: Completely average for the style with decent carbonation. Nothing stands out.
Overall: Avoids tasting soapy due to the lower bitterness, but not one that I’m incredibly interested in.
Oct 13, 2019
bschmidt_37 from Illinois
3.67/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jan 28, 2017
3.67/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jan 28, 2017
Winston3737 from Michigan
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Mar 03, 2015
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Mar 03, 2015
Bonfire Brown from Saugatuck Brewing Company
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
258 ratings
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