Smugglers Cove Agave Amber
Thorn Brewing Company

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From:
Thorn Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.38 | pDev: 10.95%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
8
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 17, 2017
Added:
Aug 17, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by BreweryRun:
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Rated by BreweryRun from California

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%

Jul 16, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.75 by Pete_Simpson from California

Feb 17, 2017
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.07/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
December 11th, 2013 - Thorn St.'s Agave Ale was an attractive option as I looked up upon Coin-Op's menu. I'd practically been drinking agave syrup over the last few weeks, decorating my yogurt with it to make a palatable dessert. And as soon as the beer was poured I began to see some similarities, especially in color, though not in clarity. The aroma is lightly hopped, with some of those sweet caramel notes, and, alas, no real agave, though I suppose the scent might be sweeter than one would expect otherwise. The body is medium in weight, and quickly rushes the tongue with toasted grains and cinnamon, with a slightly sweeter aftertaste. The palate comes across as a bit flat, given all the zesty sweet-spice, but the hops is nonetheless pronounced and active. Again, no agave here, but more than that, this brew falls a little flat, both in the mouthfeel and the overall experience.
Oct 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Marvicsin from California

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by frozenjogurt from California

Sep 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Irrationalist from California

Aug 19, 2013
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.21/5  rDev -5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Clear dark amber brownish color in the pint shaker. Some grainy aromas. Average carbonation.

This starts out with some pleasant malty warmth with a sweet touch. Maybe it's the agave syrup. Also some dark roast malt and caramel flavors. A little winey and a little scratchy in the back of the throat. A tangy aftertaste. Reasonably drinkable if you like the maltier style, but I am not being convinced that agave is a good additive to beer from the several I've had.

On tap at the brewpub. Between the chalkboard, the printed beer list, and the website, it's a little informal as to what a particular batch is called. The ABV seems to vary between 5.6 and 6.2.
Aug 17, 2013
Smugglers Cove Agave Amber from Thorn Brewing Company
Beer rating: 3.38 out of 5 with 8 ratings