Old Jail Ale
Liquid Art

Old Jail AleOld Jail Ale
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From:
Liquid Art
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 11.88%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
57
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 15, 2019
Added:
Apr 12, 2009
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by canawler:
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Rated by canawler from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

Oct 15, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.38 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2019
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.94/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a becher pint glass.
The appearance was a nice looking muddy brown color with a small head of white foaminess. This head fell off nicely to leave some messy sliding lace.
The aroma had some roasted nuts, dark toast, cocoa powder (but a bit more sweeter than what I normally notice) and some caramel/toffee malts.
The flavor leaned towards the sweet end. Developing white bread weaves its way into the mix and helps create a super smooth and semi-sweet toasty aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied but sat just a touch under. Pretty good sessionability. Good carbonation. Finishes fairly smooth and roasty, some toast too.
Overall, good brown ale but not so sure if it's more American or English, oh well. But I'd still have again.
Oct 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by 322wingedfoot from Pennsylvania

Apr 03, 2019
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On cask at the Barrel House location

Served in British nonic pint glass

Clear light brown in color , thick off white colored head. Excellent bhead retention. Mild caramel malt and mild cocoa aroma. Taste is also mild but flavorful, smooth creamy mouthfeel. Easy drinking .
Nov 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.62 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.48 by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania

Nov 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.38 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Jun 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by IdrinkGas from Pennsylvania

May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by TedStrosser from Pennsylvania

Jan 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by Wingnut93 from Pennsylvania

Jan 08, 2017
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured into a custom shaped glass: color is amber to light brown where the glass is wider; head is light tan with fine to small bubbles, head laces the glass.

Smell is light caramel, touch sweet, light toast and some biscuit notes; subtle earthy hops.

Taste is a balance of fruity malt sweetness and light earthy spicy hops, all very clean and subtle, pleasant flavor and nice for such low abv beer.

Mouthfeel is crisp a little full and some lingering sweetness and bitterness balance on the tongue.

Overall a very good lighter brown ale with well executed flavors and balance.
Nov 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by 6thstreetbrewpub from District of Columbia

Feb 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Oct 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by barneysdad from Pennsylvania

Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.32 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Mar 17, 2015
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Reviewed by Doctor_Bogenbroom from Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Trying a Roy Pitz Old Jail Ale (local Chambersburg historical reference) for Valentine's Day. Served on tap in a Roy Pitz pint glass:

Appearance: A brusque copper hue with some light carbonation and a small, white bubbly head that diminishes quickly, leaving decent lacing.

Aroma: A kind of malty, erathy aroma, light but present woody tones.

Taste: I was put off at first, but gradually sensed the kind of buttery, malty smoothness. Not awful.

Mouthfeel: Fairly smooth, though there is a bit of oiliness on the tongue that I don't care for overly much. Acceptable bite on the tongue.

Overall: I think this is a slightly above average brown ale. I liked the buttery smoothness. I wouldn't order it repeatedly but I would drink it again when the occasion arises.
Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.12 by Colin32 from Pennsylvania

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by cyber_phoenix from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Nov 23, 2014
Old Jail Ale from Liquid Art
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 57 ratings