Lion's Ale
Big Elm Brewing

Lion's AleLion's Ale
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From:
Big Elm Brewing
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #270
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
83
Ranked #24,443
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 9.6%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
22
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 16, 2023
Added:
Aug 04, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by Barleycorn:
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Rated by Barleycorn from Pennsylvania

3.57/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Oct 01, 2015
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Rated: 3.75 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jun 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jun 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jun 07, 2019
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Reviewed by SABERG from Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 16 oz. can into the modified tulip glass.
A - Wonderful copper colored, super clear, gentle carbonation feeds a quick dissipating cap
S - Caramel malt, a bit of french farmhouse yeast in the nose, light brown sugar as well.
T - Sweet malt base, very nice hop application feeds a slightly bitter component,
F - Light in body, palate coated gently then cleaned out by carbonation.
O - Superbly crafted amber ale, light in body, well proportioned flavors and spot on carbonation
Dec 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Nov 28, 2016
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Reviewed by mnj21655 from Massachusetts

3.52/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear reddish-Amber in color with a finger of off white head. Aroma is malty, lightly toasty, some toffee. Taste follows the aroma and hits all the same notes but focuses on the toffe notes. It leans a little sweet but strikes a good balance. Good mouthfeel, light-medium body and carbonation. Overall a decent beer, easy drinking and enjoyable.
Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by grahuba from Connecticut

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by rorjets from Connecticut

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dicers from California

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by MikeHBerk79 from Massachusetts

Feb 10, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by harsley from Massachusetts

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by complexnomenclature from New York

Apr 11, 2014
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Reviewed by Abra from Massachusetts

4.22/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice amber/orange tinted color with a decent head that fades quickly.
Aroma is subtle, but quite pleasing. Toffee and caramel on the forefront with a slight fruity/malty background.

Taste is smooth and crisp with the toffee/caramel providing a starring role complemented by malty/nutty undertones and a touch of bitterness on the finish which is perfect to prevent it from being read as a sweet beer. I can also pick up a little honey or maple as well.

Overall, a very enjoyable amber ale and yet another winner from Big Elm.
Apr 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by MattXT from Virginia

Apr 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by chefdave37 from Massachusetts

Feb 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by nebula1999 from Connecticut

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by alienlifeforcecube from Massachusetts

Oct 26, 2013
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Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts

3.56/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A- Poured from a 22oz bottle into a standard tulip glass. The vessel fills with a dark red brew with some orange hues around the edges. A small, creamy off-white head ends up around one finger high with decent retention. White ring leaves very spotty lacing.

S- Dark, cherry-like fruitiness from the yeast which seems to be an English strain. A light maltiness with toast and nutty hints but overall not a ton going on.

T- Malt and yeast driven with a pretty mild overall flavor profile. Notes of light caramel, toffee, toasted bread, nuttiness and red fruits come to mind. The fruitiness from the yeast is not medicinal at all and lingers on the palate nicely. Light Euro hops with spicy hints in the finish.

MF- High, crisp carbonation brings on a smooth creamy texture with agitation. Body overall is moderate and there is just a hint of bitterness in the finish.

Pleasant Amber Ale with a nice yeast and malty flavor profile. It doesn't smack you in the face with flavor, a bit mild, but it drinks smoothly and I like the yeast strain used here.
Oct 18, 2013
Lion's Ale from Big Elm Brewing
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 22 ratings