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Malus
Kane Brewing Company
- 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:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 27, 2021
- Added:
- Jan 12, 2012
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 43
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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
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, 2021Spices 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.
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
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, 2021Pours 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.
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
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, 2020Rated by Tony210 from New Jersey
3.87/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
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, 201811/29/18
Draft at brewery
3.75 rating
Reviewed by JLK7299 from North Carolina
4/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2017Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey
3.83/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
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, 201711/18/2017
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.
**
Malus from Kane Brewing Company
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
151 ratings
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