Sledge Hammer
Peticolas Brewing Company
- From:
- Peticolas Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- American Strong Ale
Ranked #74 - ABV:
- 11.5%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #8,335 - Avg:
- 4.27 | pDev: 7.49%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 25, 2026
- Added:
- Dec 27, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
91
Outstanding
91
Outstanding
Sledge Hammer is Velvet Hammer on steroids - first wort runnings from two separate Velvet Hammer mashes combined with excessive amounts of Velvet's characteristic hops to brew one big beer.
100 IBU
100 IBU
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Ratings by Spaceman_Jer:
Rated by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado
3.66/5 rDev -14.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Sep 06, 2017
3.66/5 rDev -14.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Sep 06, 2017
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Precisiondigital from Maryland
3.85/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
These red ales are typically not my style but I still try my best to rate them objectively from the standpoint of the type of beer.
It has an amber, red hue that light dimly shines through. The head is thick and creamy with a slight tint of brown. It has hints of almond, macadamia. The finish is good once I get past to my own personal style objections. Overall it is good and has a smooth finish.
Feb 21, 2021It has an amber, red hue that light dimly shines through. The head is thick and creamy with a slight tint of brown. It has hints of almond, macadamia. The finish is good once I get past to my own personal style objections. Overall it is good and has a smooth finish.
Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.5/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Velvet hammer is my favorite Dallas beer, and this imperial version deserves that title. It has a very rich taste and feel. Had it on tap at the brewery in a snifter. Dark ruby red color and excellent head and lacing. Fruity, malty smell and taste. Sweet dark berries with cinnamon, vanilla, and caramel. Imperial but not very boozy. A beer that will sneak up on you!
Apr 02, 2018
Reviewed by MattSweatshirt from Texas
4.24/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Draft pour at the third anniversary.
Off white/lightly khaki soapy head sticks around and laces. Body is clear orange/brown/red.
First whiff was too good. Pungent floral and citrus hops with a caramel malt backbone. A little juicy.
Supremely bitter with plenty of sweet malt and a touch of alcohol on the back end. Fairly thick and slightly syrupy. Juicy grapefruit.
Dec 27, 2014Off white/lightly khaki soapy head sticks around and laces. Body is clear orange/brown/red.
First whiff was too good. Pungent floral and citrus hops with a caramel malt backbone. A little juicy.
Supremely bitter with plenty of sweet malt and a touch of alcohol on the back end. Fairly thick and slightly syrupy. Juicy grapefruit.
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