Tobacco Road
Yellowhammer Brewing

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From:
Yellowhammer Brewing
 
Alabama, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
Ranked #30
ABV:
9.4%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,289
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 10.82%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
48
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 16, 2022
Added:
Mar 09, 2011
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  5
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Rated: 3.84 by WDJersey from Colorado

Nov 16, 2022
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Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia

3.66/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
LOOK: Pours a near clear orange, amber in color with a significant off white beige to tan head. Head retention is excellent and side glass lace lace is abundant.
AROMA: Yikes, lots of booze! ABV of 9.4% not at all masked. Malt aroma is strong and sugary, sweet smelling.
TASTE: This is more like a heavy dose of barleywine. Not a fan of beers where the alcohol is the most prominent part of both the aroma and the flavor.
I will give them credit for the effort. Interesting beer, but not for me.
Oct 23, 2021
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.43/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz can at share. Medium clear amber with one finger fluffy head. Aroma is malty, leathery and yes, tobacco. Taste is more of the same, with the bitterness amped up a bit.
Feb 03, 2021
 
Rated: 3.05 by mattjp03 from Alabama

Oct 11, 2020
 
Rated: 4.15 by jkermitj from Mississippi

Jan 07, 2020
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Reviewed by Squire from Mississippi

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance of burnt umber with small khaki cap and lacing.

Big, bold aroma of roasty malt with somewhat citrusy hops riding on top.

This is a substantial brew by any measure. The malt is big, deep and tastes of toasted rather than roasted malt, dark caramel, toffee, and something like Turbinado sugar without the sugar sweetness. Indeed, it comes off as rather dry considering the flavors. Hops are there from start to finish contributing a floral, citrus touch both of which combine to offset the malt.

Full texture with balancing carbonation.

This one doesn't come around often and I'm glad to make it's acquaintance. Frankly I would call this thing a Barleywine. It has the size, depth and packs a wallop. As complex as a sipper yet drinks easily.
Jan 09, 2019
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Rated by chris826 from Mississippi

3.1/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
I believe I got a bad can. This is very flat. Lacking carbonation. Seems to have a good flavor though.Will have to try again.
Dec 01, 2018
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Reviewed by B_hops from Alabama

3.79/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I am not sure what it is i like so much about this beer. I love IPA’s and darker ales/porters...But when i come to Yellowhammer this is one of my go-to beers. Beautiful color, nice bite in the finish, smooth overall.
Dec 01, 2018
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.93/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I tried this beer at the brewery. This beer pored a clear amber with white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had hints of sweet malt and hop highlights. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with caramel malt accented by bitter hop finish. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a good beer.
Oct 27, 2018
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a dark reddish color with a medium sized white head. The aroma is a nice blend of hops, caramel and pine.
Jan 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Dec 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Beer12345 from Alabama

Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by jnorris404 from Alabama

Oct 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.45 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Aug 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by JintheHam from Alabama

Jun 08, 2017
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Reviewed by ManapuaMan from Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This would be one of the better American Barleywines I've had in a long time...if this wasn't an Imperial Red Ale. I suppose my confusion can be chalked up to the amount of hops that's loaded into this beer. It's substantial, as in Sierra Nevada Bigfoot substantial. The hops don't overpower, though, as they actually provide a nice counterbalance and backdrop to the heavy malt flavors of tobacco, caramel, burst sugar and earth. The malt is strong in this one. Tons of hops and big caramel malt base combines to create a sipper of a beer that moves slowly through the glass with the heft of present/warming alcohol notes. Outstanding beer.
Feb 10, 2017
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Reviewed by SomethingClever from Ohio

4.41/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz bottle poured into nonic pint.

A: Small khaki head, burnt amber color caramel pretty decent clarity.

S: Floral resiny hops burnt sugars, sweet toffee.

T: Soft sugars honey, toffee, light floral hops smooth bready malts.

M: Smooth medium feel lowish carbonation.

O: This beer is spectacular its rich toffee flavors with light supporting hops, this beer is smooth and amazing.
Feb 05, 2017
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Reviewed by larryi86 from Delaware

4.16/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks you richj1970 for this
12 oz poured into a tulip

A- A clear deep ruby red with a small off-white head.

S- Ctirus, pine, caramel malts, hints of dark fruits and smoke. Rather interesting nose, kind of like a barelywine with nice citrusy hops.

T- Citrus, roasted malts, touch of smoke, caramel malts, piney finish.

M- Smooth, medium to fully body.

O- A nice and fun balance between malts and hops, easy to drink.
Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Oct 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by bearbeerboss80 from Indiana

Sep 25, 2016
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Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 48 ratings