Johnny Boy
Heist Brewery - NoDa

- From:
- Heist Brewery - NoDa
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 3.74%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 27, 2026
- Added:
- Jul 29, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
This American style amber lager is brewed with local malts, with notes of caramel and lemon zest, with a strong malt backbone. More specifically, this one was brewed in memory of Johnny Boy, our owner's long-time best boy. Our owner's wife (who is also our director of events) couldn't have put it better: "He was the gentlest soul, full of cuddles, warmth, and unconditional love." You never know when you're going to meet your new best friend, but you should always cherish them as much as possible when you do! Thank you for all of the memories, and rest easy Johnny!
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa
3.71/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aroma is fruit, mild caramel and a hint of corn tortilla chips. The flavor is fruit/citrus, malts, a hint of corn tortilla chips and a smooth/slightly sweet caramel finish.
Sep 10, 2025Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
3.68/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Murky dark golden amber body, off-white head with spotted lacing. Aromas of strong malts with toast and subtle citrus hops. Taste has yeast make a grand entrance with toasty grains leading, cracker, and toasted malt otherwise kind of bland. High carb, light, thin, airy more than malty.
Aug 19, 2025
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