Aries
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
- From:
- Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 11.32%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 11
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Feb 22, 2016
- Added:
- Oct 23, 2013
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Aries is the 3rd installment in the latest round of Brewers’ Select Series beers! Aries breaks the mold of preceding Brewers’ Select beers in that it is NOT a new beer—rather, it is a blend of two existing beers which have been being mixed by Weyerbacher employees for a few years now. In perfect timing for October / Halloween, Aries is a delicious blend of Old Heathen Imperial Stout and Imperial Pumpkin Ale!
Known around the brewery as a “Black & Orange”, this mix is generally credited to Weyerbacher’s Philly Sales Rep Mike Lubieski as being a way to support his Flyers and also by NJ Sales Rep Natalie DeChico who got it into firkins here and there (she’s the former Philly Beer Geek and creator of Althea). By mixing these two brews, the otherwise pretty dominant cinnamon and nutmeg spices of Imperial Pumpkin Ale are subdued by Old Heathen while highlighting the malt backbone of both beers. The result is a really balanced yet spicy dark beer which will work very well as a dessert beer and still pair nicely with your favorite fall foods.
Known around the brewery as a “Black & Orange”, this mix is generally credited to Weyerbacher’s Philly Sales Rep Mike Lubieski as being a way to support his Flyers and also by NJ Sales Rep Natalie DeChico who got it into firkins here and there (she’s the former Philly Beer Geek and creator of Althea). By mixing these two brews, the otherwise pretty dominant cinnamon and nutmeg spices of Imperial Pumpkin Ale are subdued by Old Heathen while highlighting the malt backbone of both beers. The result is a really balanced yet spicy dark beer which will work very well as a dessert beer and still pair nicely with your favorite fall foods.
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Reviewed by Devastator556 from Pennsylvania
4.74/5 rDev +24.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.74/5 rDev +24.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
One of the best beers I've ever had. Combines the sweet taste of Weyerbacher's imperial pumpkin ale and old heathen. It is definitely a delicious combination.
Jan 18, 2015
Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio
4.03/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer is a very dark brown that does just let a little dark red in at the edges. It grows a medium brown head to a creamy half finger that leaves lacing that is moderate to good in both strength and quantity.
This beer is a great mingling of roast and flesh, particularly in the nose. The big stout and pumpkin elements each hold their own, seemingly distinguishable while melding well. The strengths of each show, plenty of pumpkin that wouldn't overwhelm someone more interested in the stout aspect or underwhelm someone who wants the pumpkin. It offers just a little sweetness to offset the strength of the malts and the hops additions.
This beer has the nice, full body it should with a smooth feel in it but no heaviness weighing it down.
Dec 19, 2014This beer is a great mingling of roast and flesh, particularly in the nose. The big stout and pumpkin elements each hold their own, seemingly distinguishable while melding well. The strengths of each show, plenty of pumpkin that wouldn't overwhelm someone more interested in the stout aspect or underwhelm someone who wants the pumpkin. It offers just a little sweetness to offset the strength of the malts and the hops additions.
This beer has the nice, full body it should with a smooth feel in it but no heaviness weighing it down.
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