S1nist0r Black Ale
10 Barrel Brewing Co.


- From:
- 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
Ranked #220 - ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #53,339 - Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 11.48%
- Reviews:
- 79
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 20, 2025
- Added:
- Oct 21, 2008
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 44
We craft our S1NIST0R Black Ale using a special German dehusked black malt that is free of astringency, giving the beer a rich black color without the traditional dark beer characteristics. You will notice subtle hints of chocolate with an easy drinking balance on the back end. In the glass the dark color may look intimidating to some, but don't let this beer fool you. Our unique combination of malts creates a very light body and smooth finish.
28 IBU
28 IBU
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Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
3.91/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Rated 7-29-2018. Good ale, if you want something different this is the beer. I vaguely remember this beer and remember it being flavorful and fairly light. Really GREAT Black Lager. Just had this beer again about 6 months ago. 28 IBUs
Jan 20, 2025Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Poured out an opaque, jet-black color with a small, khaki-colored head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled of chocolate, toffee, roasted malt and coffee. Bitter coffee taste with roasted malt and chocolate.
Jul 22, 2024Reviewed by industrialswill from Washington
4.11/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I find it interesting that this 5.7 ABV r ale has a higher rating here than most other "craft" lagers with similar ABV and flavor.
This is a nice beer but not worth $2 a can IMHO.
There's simply nothing "sinister" about it except for the hype driven label
Dec 11, 2023This is a nice beer but not worth $2 a can IMHO.
There's simply nothing "sinister" about it except for the hype driven label
Reviewed by Iamaskier from Idaho
3.67/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From a can, in a hotel room shaker half pint.
L: Black body, three finger head that goes quick.
S: Roasty and sweet. Prune, sweet cherry, candied sugar, hints of coco, coffee, and fig.
T: Follows the nose, if a bit roastier. Dark fruit, mostly plum. Hops are present in the body, but nothing too distinct about them. Dark bread as well. The finish brings out some lovely chocolate and toasted malty notes.
O: Plenty good, a bit lacking on the hops side but good depth of flavor otherwise.
May 31, 2023L: Black body, three finger head that goes quick.
S: Roasty and sweet. Prune, sweet cherry, candied sugar, hints of coco, coffee, and fig.
T: Follows the nose, if a bit roastier. Dark fruit, mostly plum. Hops are present in the body, but nothing too distinct about them. Dark bread as well. The finish brings out some lovely chocolate and toasted malty notes.
O: Plenty good, a bit lacking on the hops side but good depth of flavor otherwise.
Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington
3.86/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
draught
Medium light amount of creamy, ivory colored head. Nearly black, non-see through, with barely a bit of caramel/auburn, at the bottom of the glass, for the look. Moderate amount of dark roasted grains, for the aroma. Adequate flavor of subtle, dark roasted grains, in a medium light body. Light, roasted grain finish.
Feb 02, 2023Medium light amount of creamy, ivory colored head. Nearly black, non-see through, with barely a bit of caramel/auburn, at the bottom of the glass, for the look. Moderate amount of dark roasted grains, for the aroma. Adequate flavor of subtle, dark roasted grains, in a medium light body. Light, roasted grain finish.
Reviewed by kotocar from California
4.72/5 rDev +29%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.72/5 rDev +29%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
It’s a dark beer that goes down like a lager. Crisp, bubbly, and flavorful. Malty! I’ve been drinking too many IPA’s that I forgot how much I like malty beers. I wish I had more.
Taste is that of semi sweet chocolate and a somewhat dry finish. I’m also pick up a bit of captain crunch.
Sep 13, 2017Taste is that of semi sweet chocolate and a somewhat dry finish. I’m also pick up a bit of captain crunch.
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