Goatman
Lakewood Brewing Company

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From:
Lakewood Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
European Dark Lager
Ranked #17
ABV:
9.3%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,566
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 11.14%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
61
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 13, 2024
Added:
Oct 12, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  9
The legend returns! Beware the Goatman of White Rock Lake, a territorial terror who doesn't like anybody loitering in his neck of the woods. In honor of this hairy and horned hybrid, we present a dark and unique brew as bitter as his attitude.

Big and bold, this melding of a West Coast Black IPA and a German Schwarzbier has a sticky, dank bite, balanced by a smooth, roasted malt body. It's enough to curl your toes – or maybe your hooves.
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Ratings by nathanmiller:
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Rated by nathanmiller from New York

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Mar 11, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.34 by npendres from Wisconsin

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 3 by Steve_Holt from Texas

Jul 29, 2018
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

2.8/5  rDev -25.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
BOTTLE:

C (2.80) / AVERAGE
Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by cgrunin from Texas

Feb 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.57 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Nov 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by cdwil from Texas

Oct 21, 2017
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Reviewed by Thomas_Wikman from Texas

4.1/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this Dark Lager IPA (yes that sounds like an Oxymoron) or India Black Lager (better) from Lakewood Brewery, ABV 9.30%, IBU 82. Dark Lager India Pale Ale or India Black Lager are unusual yet fitting descriptions. It is a different kind of beer with an interesting flavor. I see that it is classified as a Euro Dark Lager here, I don't know if that is right or wrong, but maybe it is a new type?

Look: black with a light brown head

Aroma: sweet dark bread and piney hops

Taste: is dark malts, like a porter, and coffee, and piney hops like an IPA.

Feel: medium body, crisp, smooth
Oct 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Kips from Texas

Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.12 by jkn09 from Texas

Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.46 by monk2021 from Texas

May 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by BrentMcQuirk from Texas

Apr 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by TXRobbo from Texas

Apr 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by Dwreck from Texas

Mar 27, 2017
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Reviewed by Bryan12345 from Texas

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
So first off, Baltic Porters are my jam. This is like one of those, but with the extra hops of an IPA. For what they were going for, this hits the target pretty well. Of the "Dark Lager IPA," the first thing that hits you is the "Dark." Nice and malty and balanced. Then the "IPA" with the bitter aftertaste, and the "lager" crispness a few moments later. Not sure why the world needs a "dark lager IPA," but this fits the bill.
Mar 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by jsmith313 from Texas

Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.31 by ruzzal from Texas

Mar 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Westyn from Texas

Jun 01, 2015
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Reviewed by allengarvin from Texas

3.77/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
A: 3.75 - Dark, oily black color with a small, very tan head.
S: 3.5 - Bit of a faint aroma, though pleasant, with maybe some black patent malt and a little spicy hoppiness.
T: 3.75 - Flavor is really geared toward the malt, for which there is plenty--think malt along a strong schwarz rather than stout, but plenty of dark malt flavor. Bitterness is high just to make up for the strength and amount of malt, bit it's by no means IPA level. In fact, I was hoping for a lot more hop flavor, but whatever there is, it's covered up by the malt.
M: 4.5 - Really good mouthfeel, for the strength. It's substantial, but not heavy at all, very smooth.
O: 3.75 - An experimental beer that doesn't really live up to the theme, but it's still drinkable.
Jan 08, 2015
Goatman from Lakewood Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 61 ratings