Gearhead Ale
Black Bear Brewery

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From:
Black Bear Brewery
 
Maine, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.44 | pDev: 13.37%
Ratings:
33 | reviews: 9
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 04, 2019
Added:
Aug 20, 2009
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
Gearhead Ale is a malt forward dark amber ale. There are caramel and roasted notes, and a slight English hop character. This is a very smooth beer that leaves you wanting another sip to explore the subtle complexities.

27 IBU
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Rated: 3.03 by Frank_Pumphandle from Illinois

Aug 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.46 by Pacioli1445 from South Dakota

Mar 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.54 by Mike_B from Maine

Jul 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.17 by Vylo from New Jersey

Oct 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.66 by brewnme from Maine

May 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.44 by mmorris15 from Maine

Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by BigRizz62 from Maryland

Oct 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by jebrew from Maine

Jul 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.22 by ricknelson from Vermont

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by CSeavey64 from Maine

Sep 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Sep 15, 2014
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Reviewed by Cavanaghty from Maine

3.03/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Served on tap in a pint glass.

Appearance: Reddish brown with a thick off white head, heavy lacing on the glass.

Smell: Malts and hops

Mouthfeel/Taste: Smooth medium bodied. Taste of malts and bitter hops.

Overall: Good brew, I would have this one again.
Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ale207 from Maine

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Casterbridge from Connecticut

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Belittle from New Jersey

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Jonny41 from Maine

Feb 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jmsedgwick from Mississippi

Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by RevCraig from Canada (ON)

Jan 21, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by adjunctlager from Massachusetts

Oct 29, 2013