Malus
Kane Brewing Company

MalusMalus
Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker
From:
Kane Brewing Company
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 11.38%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
151
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 27, 2021
Added:
Jan 12, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  43
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Photo of BBThunderbolt
Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

3.84/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Thanks to Jonphisher for this one. 16.9oz bottle (2021 release) poured into 16oz tulip. Poured a somewhat muddy, dark brown color, with some reddish tint, and a half-inch of tan head that light-moderate retention and very low lacing.

Spices at the front of the scent, with some yeast, malt, and fruit (apple) providing the backing notes.

The apple was more notable on the tongue, and the spices a bit more subdued than the aroma had led me to expect. Quite the combination of flavors.

The body was full and smooth, with a sweet finish, but had low carbonation. Some bubbles would have helped carry the flavors better.

Drinkability was awesome, although having two pints in a row would require a palate reset between servings.

Overall, a quite unique and interesting brew. If local to me, I'd stock up on these while available, as I'm wondering what some cellaring would do. Again, a bit more carb would have been good. A must-try if you see it.
Dec 27, 2021
Photo of NiceTaps
Reviewed by NiceTaps from New Jersey

3.71/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
750ml bottle in a long tulip glass.

Pours a pretty dark blood amber color. The eggshell white cap, about 1F, drops rapidly and disappears completely after a minute. Zero lacing.

Spices, fruit bowl, and alcohol make up the aromas.

Flavors are a blend of spiced apple cider and mild cherry soaked malt.

Thin red wine feel. Little to no carbonation. Tart, slightly sour. Some alcohol sweetness and stickiness.

Though not a standout, I opened it at the right time; on a cold and miserable February evening by the fire. Flavorful enough but lacking in body.
Feb 18, 2021
Photo of BFCarr
Rated by BFCarr from New Jersey

3.84/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Well executed, but not to my taste. A bit to spicy.
Feb 01, 2020
Photo of Tony210
Rated by Tony210 from New Jersey

3.87/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
For a seasonal spiced apple cider beer this is good stuff, just not for me.

11/29/18
Draft at brewery
3.75 rating
Nov 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by eawolff99 from Minnesota

Aug 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by NotAlcoholicJustAHobby from Vermont

Jul 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by mattreitz49 from Florida

Mar 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.93 by GregSemenza from Connecticut

Jan 19, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by Lembeh from New York

Dec 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Momma_Knapp from Connecticut

Dec 03, 2017
Photo of JLK7299
Reviewed by JLK7299 from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Never had anything like this so not sure how to rate it. Tasty. Sweet. Different. A little more carbonation would be good I think, not sure if that’s the style?
Dec 03, 2017
Photo of q33jeff
Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.83/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
**
11/18/2017

25oz bottle to snifter.

LOOK: Reddish brown color, healthy white head that fades completely after a bit.
AROMA: lots of apple, raisin, yeast, bread,
TASTE: tart apple/cider, fruit cake, touch of spice, but mostly sweet
FEEL: sticky, medium-to-full body, minimal carbonation but a bite from the apple/acid.

A little too sweet for my liking, although the use of apples instead of candi sugar gives it a more natural flavor. I would have this again. Not my favorite Kane by any stretch of imagination, but tasty for what it is.

**
Nov 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by runeatdrink from New Jersey

Jun 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by HermitDan from New Jersey

May 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.17 by Jsalz21 from New Jersey

Apr 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Jan 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by JMS1512 from New Jersey

Jan 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by Timtac from New Jersey

Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by srw from Virginia

Dec 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by mmhannon from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2016
Malus from Kane Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 151 ratings