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Cortland Beer Company
- From:
- Cortland Beer Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- English Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 10%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 12.6%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 8
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Aug 10, 2020
- Added:
- Feb 23, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by MadScientist from New York
3.83/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.83/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: A medium amber with very good clarity. The off-white head forms a thin film on tops of the beer with a ring of rock foam around the side.
S: Fairly malty with a moderate caramel and sweet malt aroma. There is a moderate alcohol aroma that is just a touch solventy smelling. Very light citrus hops aroma and some light dried dark fruit notes.
T: The initial sip is a little harsh with the alcohol, caramel and moderate hops bitterness. The flavor come together on the the next sip with big malty flavors and a moderate amount of sweetness. The is a very light citrus hops flavor and moderately-low prune and raisin flavors. The alcohol still colors ever sips. The balance is somewhat sweet with the finish being a little sweet as well even though the hops bitterness is there keeping it in check. The aftertaste is caramel and a light lingering bitterness. A light diacetyl which is appropriate for the style.
M: Medium-full bodied with moderately-high carbonation. There is a little slickness on the palate and plenty of warming all the way down the throat.
O: I like this interpretation of the Old Ale, it got some hops bitterness and good malt character. It would definitely improve with some aging, I probably only purchased this a few weeks back. It like Ruination with a moderate hops bitterness instead of the absurdly strong bitterness. A little bit too much carbonation that become a little prickly.
Oct 26, 2012S: Fairly malty with a moderate caramel and sweet malt aroma. There is a moderate alcohol aroma that is just a touch solventy smelling. Very light citrus hops aroma and some light dried dark fruit notes.
T: The initial sip is a little harsh with the alcohol, caramel and moderate hops bitterness. The flavor come together on the the next sip with big malty flavors and a moderate amount of sweetness. The is a very light citrus hops flavor and moderately-low prune and raisin flavors. The alcohol still colors ever sips. The balance is somewhat sweet with the finish being a little sweet as well even though the hops bitterness is there keeping it in check. The aftertaste is caramel and a light lingering bitterness. A light diacetyl which is appropriate for the style.
M: Medium-full bodied with moderately-high carbonation. There is a little slickness on the palate and plenty of warming all the way down the throat.
O: I like this interpretation of the Old Ale, it got some hops bitterness and good malt character. It would definitely improve with some aging, I probably only purchased this a few weeks back. It like Ruination with a moderate hops bitterness instead of the absurdly strong bitterness. A little bit too much carbonation that become a little prickly.
Reviewed by twiggamortis420 from Texas
3.97/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 oz bottle courtesy of Suspect pours a very hazed brown color with a creamy tan head. Fades pretty quickly and doesn’t leave much lacing.
Nose is sweet and rich, with an earthy, nutty malt. Pretty much right on cue for an Old Ale. Smells a bit like soggy Cocoa Krispies, very cereal-esque.
Tastes about the same as the aroma with an extra little bump in fruitiness. Malts are chocolaty and kind of dusty...in a good way. Alcohol is well hidden and it has a soft, smooth mouthfeel. This is a damn good beer and I think it is a good representation of the style.
Oct 16, 2012Nose is sweet and rich, with an earthy, nutty malt. Pretty much right on cue for an Old Ale. Smells a bit like soggy Cocoa Krispies, very cereal-esque.
Tastes about the same as the aroma with an extra little bump in fruitiness. Malts are chocolaty and kind of dusty...in a good way. Alcohol is well hidden and it has a soft, smooth mouthfeel. This is a damn good beer and I think it is a good representation of the style.
Reviewed by rlee1390 from Indiana
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Second beer at the brewery
A-Clear ruby, one finger head and not much carbonation.
S-Malt, dark fruits and caramel.
T-Caramel, plums, something is off though, not an artificial metallic flavor, but something doesn't belong. Mild bitterness.
M-Medium bodied, smooth with some carbonation.
O-An average Barleywine/Strong Ale. I wish I could pinpoint what I felt was off.
Jul 08, 2012A-Clear ruby, one finger head and not much carbonation.
S-Malt, dark fruits and caramel.
T-Caramel, plums, something is off though, not an artificial metallic flavor, but something doesn't belong. Mild bitterness.
M-Medium bodied, smooth with some carbonation.
O-An average Barleywine/Strong Ale. I wish I could pinpoint what I felt was off.
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