6th Anniversary
Straight To Ale
- From:
- Straight To Ale
- Alabama, United States
- Style:
- Wild Ale
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 10.48%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 8
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 26, 2017
- Added:
- May 23, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
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Reviewed by jmv0009 from Alabama
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This is such a unique beer and I really enjoyed it. I had it twice, once at the brewery and also in a bomber. Very foamy on the pour from the bomber so slowly pour it with the glass sideways.
Oct 26, 2017
Reviewed by dspadaro from Alabama
3.46/5 rDev -7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed 4/25/17 out of a 22 oz. bomber.
A - ebony-black with a cappuccino head that quickly overflowed a 12 oz. snifter and dissipated, but not completely, after a few minutes.
S - Leather, black cherry hint of cola
T - Primarily wood, and dust. Some herbal overtones; just a hint of bright cherry. More cola.
M - Thin, slightly fizzy. Leaves a decent pucker at the back of the mouth
O - Not bad but fairly underwhelming. Not a beer I would use to introduce someone to sours.
Apr 28, 2017A - ebony-black with a cappuccino head that quickly overflowed a 12 oz. snifter and dissipated, but not completely, after a few minutes.
S - Leather, black cherry hint of cola
T - Primarily wood, and dust. Some herbal overtones; just a hint of bright cherry. More cola.
M - Thin, slightly fizzy. Leaves a decent pucker at the back of the mouth
O - Not bad but fairly underwhelming. Not a beer I would use to introduce someone to sours.
Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana
3.81/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance- When the beer was poured, the head was enormous. It took a while to settle. After it settled, I saw a black sour with a tan head.
Smell -The tart chocolate is very noticeable in the nose.
Taste - Pleasant tart cherries come at the front before a dry and tart chocolate backbone. The sourness is not overwhelming, but it lends something nice to the profile. The tart chocolate lingers in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Obviously, the beer is way overcarbonated, which may cancel the sweetness to some degree.
Overall- The beer had some serious flaws, but was overall enjoyable.
Apr 15, 2017Smell -The tart chocolate is very noticeable in the nose.
Taste - Pleasant tart cherries come at the front before a dry and tart chocolate backbone. The sourness is not overwhelming, but it lends something nice to the profile. The tart chocolate lingers in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Obviously, the beer is way overcarbonated, which may cancel the sweetness to some degree.
Overall- The beer had some serious flaws, but was overall enjoyable.
Reviewed by ManapuaMan from Massachusetts
3.42/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Insane head resulting from an average pour. Tall, frothy column of suds above a ruby body. Roasted malt, overripe cherries, green apple, musty wood, red grapes, cherry cough syrup. Tart, smokey and slightly sweet. Vinegar-like coating of the mouth. High acidity with a chocolate-like feel. Doesn't work for me.
Jan 14, 2017
Reviewed by parris from Massachusetts
2.89/5 rDev -22.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.89/5 rDev -22.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Surprised this one didn't blow up in the bottle. Popping the cap off caused the bottle to gush until it was almost empty.
Pour was 100% foam, once it settled out it had a strong vinegary ketchupy flavor. Similar aroma to flavor, but less tomato-y I guess.
Aug 19, 2016Pour was 100% foam, once it settled out it had a strong vinegary ketchupy flavor. Similar aroma to flavor, but less tomato-y I guess.
Reviewed by ccg from Virginia
3.71/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Straight to Ale 6th Anny Sour w/Tart Cherry, opened 2016-06-10.
Look: Dark brown. Barely any light gets through. Soapy head that settles into a ring of large bubbles around the edge and a film of tiny bubbles across the top. 4.0
Smell: Sour smell with some barnyard funk in the background. There's also a whiff of something a bit like an industrial cleaner. 3.5
Taste: It's surprisingly smooth, not really following the nose. Straight to Ale beers tend to be on the sweet side, and I think in this case that added some balance. It's a little bit sour and a little bit tart, but actually fairly mild overall. The cherry is present but subtle. There is a sort of peanut-butter-and-jelly flavor on the finish. 3.75
Mouthfeel: It's sticky but not too syrupy. The carbonation helps to lighten it. 3.75
Overall: Another solid beer from Straight to Ale. Kudos to those rocket scientists in Huntsville.
Jun 25, 2016Look: Dark brown. Barely any light gets through. Soapy head that settles into a ring of large bubbles around the edge and a film of tiny bubbles across the top. 4.0
Smell: Sour smell with some barnyard funk in the background. There's also a whiff of something a bit like an industrial cleaner. 3.5
Taste: It's surprisingly smooth, not really following the nose. Straight to Ale beers tend to be on the sweet side, and I think in this case that added some balance. It's a little bit sour and a little bit tart, but actually fairly mild overall. The cherry is present but subtle. There is a sort of peanut-butter-and-jelly flavor on the finish. 3.75
Mouthfeel: It's sticky but not too syrupy. The carbonation helps to lighten it. 3.75
Overall: Another solid beer from Straight to Ale. Kudos to those rocket scientists in Huntsville.
Reviewed by brewskifan55 from Mississippi
4.1/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sample pour at the Hattiesburg Beer Fest (several pours, in fact)
A: Dark brown/black with a half finger tan head that dissipated pretty quickly.
S: Cherries, dark chocolate, a bit of white wine barrel.
T: The best sour/stout blend I've tried. You really can't tell where the sour cherry and the chocolate stout begins and ends. A perfect merging of tart and heavy duty.
M: Medium to heavy with medium, chewy carbonation.
O: A real winner from my favorite Alabama brewery. And they already have a lot of winners. Share this one with friends.
Jun 14, 2016A: Dark brown/black with a half finger tan head that dissipated pretty quickly.
S: Cherries, dark chocolate, a bit of white wine barrel.
T: The best sour/stout blend I've tried. You really can't tell where the sour cherry and the chocolate stout begins and ends. A perfect merging of tart and heavy duty.
M: Medium to heavy with medium, chewy carbonation.
O: A real winner from my favorite Alabama brewery. And they already have a lot of winners. Share this one with friends.
Reviewed by richj1970 from Alabama
3.73/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 22 oz bomber into snifter.
A: Dark brown with 2-3 finger tan head. Decent retention and leaving light to moderate lacing.
S: Tart cherries, chocolate, and charred oak.
T: Semi-sweet chocolate morsels, and lightly tart cherries mixed with an oaky quality.
M: Medium body with average carbonation. A bit of a muddy texture with a slightly sour finish.
O: Interesting beer. I'm glad to see one of the locals diving into sours, and although enjoyable I was hoping for more.
May 23, 2016A: Dark brown with 2-3 finger tan head. Decent retention and leaving light to moderate lacing.
S: Tart cherries, chocolate, and charred oak.
T: Semi-sweet chocolate morsels, and lightly tart cherries mixed with an oaky quality.
M: Medium body with average carbonation. A bit of a muddy texture with a slightly sour finish.
O: Interesting beer. I'm glad to see one of the locals diving into sours, and although enjoyable I was hoping for more.
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