Benevolence | Cambridge Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Cambridge Brewing Company
Massachusetts, United States
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Style: American Wild Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 12.60%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
An altogether new and unique creation in the world of beer, Benevolence combines the age-old traditions of Belgian lambic blending, Flanders sour red ales, and barrel-aged English strong ales, with new American ingenuity and a penchant for the bizarre.
Added by Bierman9 on 05-25-2003
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Ratings: 57 | Reviews: 28
4.28/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.7/5 rDev -14%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
I must start by saying this style and the raisin notes are not favorites and why the taste score was lower for me. However this is well made, full of flavor and lends perfectly to its barrel aging. Light carbonation, deep wine color and intense aroma. Raisin, chocolate, dates come through in taste.
If you are a fan of the style and these flavor notes this is a must try.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
I must start by saying this style and the raisin notes are not favorites and why the taste score was lower for me. However this is well made, full of flavor and lends perfectly to its barrel aging. Light carbonation, deep wine color and intense aroma. Raisin, chocolate, dates come through in taste.
If you are a fan of the style and these flavor notes this is a must try.
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4.24/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
On-tap at Cambridge Brewing Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
A- This hefty beer was served in a snifter glass with minimal head. Body is dark reddish-purple hued. No lacing.
S- Plum juice, dates, raisins, yeast spice, red grape must. Dark chocolate. Oak tannins. Lots of smoky and sweet bourbon character. This is definitely complex and strong.
F- Dark chocolate, raisins, oak tannins, sweet bourbon with less smokiness as in the nose. Dates, tart cherry are in the background. This is a very tasty, complex beer that still shows the base very well amidst the strong bourbon barrel aspects.
M- Thinner in body despite the smorgasbord of flavours. Lower in carbonation. Still a bit dry with a slightly oaky but sweet finish. The bourbon flavours are accompanied by a slight bit of fusel and heat.
O- Strong, intense and complex beer that wins any taste test. An improved mouthfeel would help the overall cause a lot, but in terms of what matters- smell and taste- this packs a ton of flavours.
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look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
On-tap at Cambridge Brewing Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
A- This hefty beer was served in a snifter glass with minimal head. Body is dark reddish-purple hued. No lacing.
S- Plum juice, dates, raisins, yeast spice, red grape must. Dark chocolate. Oak tannins. Lots of smoky and sweet bourbon character. This is definitely complex and strong.
F- Dark chocolate, raisins, oak tannins, sweet bourbon with less smokiness as in the nose. Dates, tart cherry are in the background. This is a very tasty, complex beer that still shows the base very well amidst the strong bourbon barrel aspects.
M- Thinner in body despite the smorgasbord of flavours. Lower in carbonation. Still a bit dry with a slightly oaky but sweet finish. The bourbon flavours are accompanied by a slight bit of fusel and heat.
O- Strong, intense and complex beer that wins any taste test. An improved mouthfeel would help the overall cause a lot, but in terms of what matters- smell and taste- this packs a ton of flavours.
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4.15/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Had a dark burgundy color, almost wine like. Smelled like berries, dark chocolate, a bit of oakiness. The taste? A complex mixture of fruit leather, dark chocolate, like a chocolate covered fruit of some sort, some wine. Rich tannin's, oak and a slight tanginess really dry out your mouth, begging you to take another sip. This beer was phenomenal. Seriously could not detect any of the 13% alcohol in this.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Had a dark burgundy color, almost wine like. Smelled like berries, dark chocolate, a bit of oakiness. The taste? A complex mixture of fruit leather, dark chocolate, like a chocolate covered fruit of some sort, some wine. Rich tannin's, oak and a slight tanginess really dry out your mouth, begging you to take another sip. This beer was phenomenal. Seriously could not detect any of the 13% alcohol in this.
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Benevolence from Cambridge Brewing Company
4.3
out of 5
based on 57 ratings.
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4