Black Hole
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

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From:
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Old Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 12.14%
Reviews:
177
Ratings:
196
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 15, 2020
Added:
Mar 19, 2004
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by Lupe:
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Reviewed by Lupe from New York

4.67/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Pours dark brown, almost black, with light brown and mahogany hues when held to the light. Tight beige head leaves behind some lace.

Wonderful dark malt aroma with some roastiness, cocoa nib, coffee and nuts. A note of dark fruit rounds things out.

Flavor is just like the aroma - light roastiness, cocoa nib, mild coffee, and a touch of dark fruitiness. Molasses and nuttiness sets in after the roast. A touch of spice and vanilla finishes things up. Alcohol is just noticeable. Light lingering roasted sweetness.

Medium in body, not as full as I expected. Super smooth and nicely carbonated - just enough. Goes down real easy.

Very flavorful and easy drinking. Nice complexity but not too heavy. Not perfect but one of my favorites.
Apr 18, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.27 by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2020
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Reviewed by DarthVorador from Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
I was looking over the list of retired weyerbacher brews when I spotted this one and remembered it quite fondly. It was one of my favorites 8 or so years ago & I wish they'd bring it back. :'(
Jun 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by MorgothBauglir from Pennsylvania

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by oglmcdgl from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

May 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Dec 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jun 26, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Jun 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 07, 2013
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Reviewed by drtth from Pennsylvania

3.94/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes taken 5-6 months ago.

The almost black beer pours out into a nonic pint glass with a nice thick tan head that persists quite a while and leaves lots of lacing.

The aromas include some roasted malt, a bit of chocolate, some molasses but without much in the way of hops showing.

The flavors follow the nose with the nice balance of chocolate and molasses. The gentle sweetness is balanced by just a hint of dry hop bitterness.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied and smooth with the moderate, persistent finely bubbled carbonation.

I definitely enjoyed this beer and would be happy to have it again. A well brewed ale for the winter months.
May 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by jburchett from Pennsylvania

Apr 22, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by GeoffreyM from Pennsylvania

Mar 21, 2012
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Reviewed by freeagent from Massachusetts

2.24/5  rDev -40.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Poured from the bottle into a Duvel tulip.

Pours jet black with zero head.

Very weak aroma. I'm wondering if this bottle may have seen it's day.

Mouthfeel is as expected. Very light and almost no carbonation at all.

Flavor is bordering on a sour! I was hoping for something with a bit more depth and suspect that this particular bottle is past it's prime.

Overall, I was disappointed. I sat on this guy for too long! It already had five or six years on it when I purchased it a couple of years back and I should of drank it then.
I love Weyerbacher and will continue to enjoy their other fantastic offerings.
Mar 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by ithinkimasofa from Washington

Feb 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by JohneHoodlum from Pennsylvania

Dec 06, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Nov 24, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by deapokid from Pennsylvania

Nov 23, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by bigdipip from Pennsylvania

Nov 21, 2011
Black Hole from Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 196 ratings