Ch'nooks & Crannies
Smog City Brewing

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From:
Smog City Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
88
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 6.85%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
15
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 08, 2019
Added:
Feb 03, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by Kurmaraja:
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Rated by Kurmaraja from California

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Jun 10, 2017
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

3.55/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle dated 3/2017 sent from Donald.

Pop of the cap yields spontaneous fermentation blow over, a total gusher bottle. Was luckily able to save most of the liquid inside.

Has a murky dark amber color with a creamy head of 1 finger.

Tons of wild bacteria on the nose, some slight cranberry and citric acidity. There's hints of what seem to be a Peach Bellini meets orange juice, and the darker cranberry fruit cascades over it.

Flavor is quite bland, unfortunately I think the bacteria have eaten all of the sweetness of the fruits at this point. Has a lactic tart citric sourness, with slight vinegar and apple cider.

Feel is crisp and acidic with a puckering feel. Moderate carbonation. Dizzying alcohol warmth.

Overall, I think some definite fruit reduction happened here, but from the overall score it looks like I wasn't missing anything world class.
Jun 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.16 by KensWorld from Florida

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.07 by Lucnifter from California

Jun 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.41 by SimcoeKid from California

Jun 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by StoutSnob40 from California

Jun 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Raziel313 from California

May 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by Texasfan549 from Texas

May 18, 2017
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Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Cloudy dark fruit punch red color with dark purplish/plum edges and a two finger pinkish off-white head that slowly settles into a thick, lasting ring. Excellent retention, lingering throughout with large streaks of soapy lacing left behind. Looks great.

Interesting complex aroma with earthy resins countered by citric acidity and tart dark fruit sweetness. Slightly vegetal but the hop notes are slightly overpowered by acidity and tart cranberry bog presence. As it warms, the cranberries really stand out, dominating the aroma.

Full body with a slightly creamy texture and tart puckering acidity. Lots of sweet cranberry and vinous dark fruit bursting through with sour cherry skin and tart ocean spray cranberry juice. Puckering and sweet but there's a touch of musty funk and the hops stand out a bit more than in the nose. Slight bitterness with dry sticky resins countering making this unique beer pretty easy to drink.
Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by drewone from California

May 18, 2016
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Rated by Furlinator from California

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sampled at the Bruery 8th Anniversary celebration on 05/14 /16.

Refreshing and tart with subtle cranberry on the finish.
May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.16 by EyePeeAyBryan from Arizona

Mar 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.42 by dddddddd from Washington

Mar 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by swanfungus from California

Feb 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by fthegiants from California

Feb 13, 2016
Ch'nooks & Crannies from Smog City Brewing
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 15 ratings