Switch Stance Strong Ale
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
 
California, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 14.52%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 03, 2004
Added:
Aug 02, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by BrewMaster from California

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this beer at Pizza Port in Carlsbad on 10/2/04. it was poured with a vibrant red-orange color and a thin off-white head. The nose had a floral hoppy smell with a bit of creaminess that made the smell "thick." The flavors is sweet with caramel and crispy malts that finish with a sour note. It has the sour ending of a good aged cheese. The beer also has a mild hop flavor in the middle. It would be paired well with some strong cheeses.
Oct 03, 2004
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Reviewed by beerguy101 from California

4.2/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The batch I tasted was 11%. Dark amber color. Aroma is floral hops. A big hop flavored beer. Malts are strong. Hops are big and grapefruity. Definite alcohol bite with some alcohol oiliness. It definitely a double digit ABV (11%). Despite the high alcohol it a pretty smooth beer. Well balanced and finishes well. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.
Sep 15, 2003
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Reviewed by jcalabre from California

2.96/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Switch Stance (a surfing term) pours a dark amber color. It has some light hoppiness up front with a malty finish. The nose is rich and malty. Today is a warm day; I think this brew would be better suited for a cooler day. It's a nice example of a strong ale
Aug 02, 2003
Switch Stance Strong Ale from Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
Beer rating: 3.72 out of 5 with 3 ratings