The Chapter House
The Black Abbey Brewing Company
- From:
- The Black Abbey Brewing Company
- Tennessee, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Ale
Ranked #38 - ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #33,706 - Avg:
- 3.59 | pDev: 16.16%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 31, 2026
- Added:
- Nov 27, 2013
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 8
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
Malt forward Belgian-style red ale
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Reviewed by Sambeer2940 from Tennessee
4.79/5 rDev +33.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.79/5 rDev +33.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
I absolutely love this beer. I miss it- used to be on seasonally and then it slowly went away, though sometimes they have brought it back barrel aged- I’m not a fan of barrel aged beers so, a little disappointing. Now they’re merging with Jackalope so it seems we may never get it back. When I was choosing beer for the bar I always chose this when it was available. Bring it back!
Jan 31, 2026
Reviewed by GRPunk from Michigan
3.84/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.84/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Corked and caged 750 ml bottle at Chuck's (dated 7-7-15), poured into a mug.
A- Huge tan head erupts atop a murky brown body. It settles in to a 1-finger foam and leaves wide rings on the glass.
S- I'd mistake it for a sour or wild ale. Lots of lactic quality. Hints of green apple and a vinegar-like aroma.
T- Much as the aroma suggests. A tart apple and funky, brett sort of flavor. Clean finish.
M- medium body with medium-heavy carbonation. bone dry and refreshing.
O- A refreshing, easy drinker. A bit funky, even for a Belgian pale. I'd drink it again, but at near $10 for the bottle, there are others within the style I would gravitate toward.
Apr 04, 2016A- Huge tan head erupts atop a murky brown body. It settles in to a 1-finger foam and leaves wide rings on the glass.
S- I'd mistake it for a sour or wild ale. Lots of lactic quality. Hints of green apple and a vinegar-like aroma.
T- Much as the aroma suggests. A tart apple and funky, brett sort of flavor. Clean finish.
M- medium body with medium-heavy carbonation. bone dry and refreshing.
O- A refreshing, easy drinker. A bit funky, even for a Belgian pale. I'd drink it again, but at near $10 for the bottle, there are others within the style I would gravitate toward.
Reviewed by DomesticTourist from Tennessee
3.27/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.27/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Had a pour off a keg at Stoney River in Franklin TN. Reddish hue, no head to speak of. Tasted good with a little bit of booze finish to it. Decent example of a Belgian pale ale.
May 17, 2015
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