Busted Knuckle Irish Ale
Gray's Tied House

Busted Knuckle Irish AleBusted Knuckle Irish Ale
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From:
Gray's Tied House
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Irish Red Ale
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.33 | pDev: 19.22%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 10, 2020
Added:
Nov 11, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by d_brommer_nh:
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Rated by d_brommer_nh from New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -9.9%

Dec 12, 2014
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Rated: 3.46 by Danzifer from Ohio

Apr 10, 2020
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Reviewed by DissentFatsquirrel from Minnesota

2.21/5  rDev -33.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
I had to compare, but the busted knuckle Irish ale tasted of soy sauce. I have had other Irish ales and was looking forward to drinking this one, would be great if you enjoy soy sauce.
Aug 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.37 by BarrelAgedG from California

Jun 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by Culley

Mar 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by UWBadgerFan4Life from Wisconsin

Jun 09, 2013
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz bottle with no date into mason jar

Look is a slightly dark brown-red with a small khaki head. Smell is bready sweet malt, grass, dry leaves. Taste is light crisp banana, pumpkin, caramel rolls, dry leaves and grass in the finish. Slightly creamy feel, cloying finish.

Not a large depth of taste, but immensely enjoyable, for me at least.
Sep 10, 2012
 
Rated: 2.25 by SaintJonah from Ohio

Mar 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by BarrelAgedBarry from Minnesota

Feb 29, 2012
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Reviewed by jsisko01 from Michigan

3.58/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance - Pours a dark copper/amber color with a VERY small, frothy head that dissipates instantly. The lacing is alright..

Smell - Sweet, tangy, malty, caramel, and dark fruits.

Taste - Very sweet, feint caramel flavor, light toasted malts, and a light alcohol aftertaste with barely any bitterness.

Mouthfeel - Light body and light carbonation. This beer is pretty watery.

Overall - I'm surprised that I actually like this. I thought it was going to have a strong alcohol flavor but they hide it pretty well. I wouldn't mind giving this a second try.
Jan 26, 2012
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Reviewed by biggred1 from Indiana

3.48/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Clear, orange tinted amber with a creamy looking khaki colored head with a few large bubbles in the smooth surface and some fine lace on the glass. Sweet toasty grain and sweet maltiness in the aroma. Sweet and mild with a touch of white fleshed fruit and honey sweetness with a faint touch of floral hops in the finish. Really light and a little too fizzy for my liking. Pretty average fare here, not much for the typical BA but not a bad beer either.
Sep 20, 2011
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Reviewed by dhannes from Wisconsin

4.38/5  rDev +31.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A=Light copper with a thin layer of whitish foam.

S=Tangy zest presence.

T=Wow...smooth. I'm not familiar with this style, but it was flavorful with a bite/tang to it; nice hops presence in background. I re-tried their signature Rathskellar Ale after this one, and the Busted Knuckle was much more to my liking.

M=Smooth, light, modest carbonation.

O=A definite re-buy if I can find in bottles. Will be added to my rotation, probably in March for St. Patrick's Day.
Sep 02, 2011
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Reviewed by t0rin0 from California

3.11/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Sampled 10/9/2010 at the brewpub.

Pours amber/orange, lots of head that slowly settles and leaves some lacing.

Aroma is a bit cherry like, caramel, malt, slight pine.

Flavor is caramel, thin, CO2, fruit, bitter, faint hint of roast (barely).

Body is thin, smooth, highly carbonated, almost drinkable.

Tick.
Nov 11, 2010
Busted Knuckle Irish Ale from Gray's Tied House
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 13 ratings