Common Sense
Berryessa Brewing Co

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From:
Berryessa Brewing Co
 
California, United States
Style:
California Common / Steam Beer
Ranked #13
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
83
Ranked #24,005
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 12.89%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
22
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 02, 2024
Added:
Jul 23, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  4
This California common uses contemporary fermentation for a clean and bright taste with fragrant, floral hop aroma. The best of both ales and lagers, this beer is straight Common Sense.
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Ratings by Swervine44:
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Rated by Swervine44 from California

3.76/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Nov 18, 2015
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Rated: 4.41 by Beecham from California

Feb 02, 2024
 
Rated: 3.75 by BabaBeer from California

Aug 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by BarrelAgedG from California

Jul 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.16 by evanwoertz from California

Apr 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.56 by IRONRakkasan from California

Jun 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by BirdsandHops from Oregon

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by bobbyhands from California

Jan 30, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.68/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Lots of clarity, above average carbonation, yields a white 1/2" head on it. Aroma was floral/fruity like you want in a steam beer, not pungent.

Taste was nice with levity, a little bit bitter. Yeast flavors really kick it up, this is the ale/lager hybrid you want. Pretty enjoyable beer.
Dec 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by largadeer from California

Oct 06, 2015
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Reviewed by raiderandbeerfan from Nevada

3.63/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Gotta love dem sampler flights, knock out dem ticks like when you get back from a huntin' trip and shit. Appearance looks like it is common, no pun intended. Ample clarity, delicate white head on it. Aroma is muted, not up to par with Anchor. Minimal esters and floral impact, nonexistant hop aroma.

The taste reverts back to being good, light, more bitter than the 20 advertised ibus. With almost no malt bill, easy to understand why 20ibu tastes all jacked up. The yeast is solid, halfway ground between lager and ale. Refreshing, just like a jump in the Putah Creek. These are easily Rusev crushable in the summertime.
Aug 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.64 by CMack71968 from California

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2.48 by AButler916

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Daniel101 from California

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Marco_Gtz from California

Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by bwgassman from Colorado

Dec 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by caverog from California

Nov 14, 2013
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.47/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured one finger of head on a hazy, straw colored body.
The aroma is faint; grain.
The taste is mild lemon bitterness with a grainy goodness and a clean finish.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
Enjoyable, but could use a little more aroma.
Sep 20, 2013
Common Sense from Berryessa Brewing Co
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 22 ratings