Decadence
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

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From:
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
13%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 15.76%
Reviews:
118
Ratings:
136
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 16, 2018
Added:
Jul 06, 2005
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by DarkerTheBetter:
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Reviewed by DarkerTheBetter from Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This beer poured a light cherry with some orange highlights and a thin ring of light tan head.

Smelled of lemon rind, coriander and brandy. I can detect the alcohol, but it’s intimately intertwined with the rest of the flavors. For 13%, I’m impressed.

Tastes light and simple with some crisp plumbs, banana, cranberries and lemon zest that lays a playful acidic sting on my tongue. Finishes with a dry pleasant oak and bitter tart coriander with some nice warming.

The mouth feel is heavy and dry with a light easy carbonation.

The citrus zest flavors were ideal for concealing the 13% alcohol. I was impressed with the simplicity of the flavor and its masking qualities.
Feb 25, 2006
More User Ratings:
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Rated by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

3.77/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle shared by Dave. Bringing out the ancient Weyebacher brews tonight!
Dec 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Nov 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by oglmcdgl from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Dec 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by DruRho from Maryland

Sep 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Varkias41 from New Jersey

Jul 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jun 26, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Apr 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by midlifec from Michigan

Dec 22, 2012
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Reviewed by claspada from New Jersey

3.39/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a seriously viscous syrupy dark golden honey color. Zero head with some spotty lacing at best.

Aromas are all spice initially; lots of ginger, cardamom and earthy/peppery notes. The honey aromas emerge more and more as it warms and spices subdue slightly.

The tastes directly follow the nose which I was hoping they weren't. Really spicy, with a lot of cardamon and ginger backed by a huge earthiness from the honey and pretty much straight honey flavor as well. I think they may have used a Belgian yeast on this beer as I am getting some peppery flavors in the finish.

Mouthfeel is super slick and syrupy at this point. Considering how old this beer is (2007/08 I think), it had held up pretty well. No alcohol, lots of sweetness, may be too much for some. I could only handle 4-6 oz myself before I asked for help.

Overall, a nice novelty beer but I am glad they went a different direction with their anniversary beers after this one. Not much else to say here.
Feb 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by kmwilson76 from Pennsylvania

Dec 27, 2011
 
Rated: 2.5 by jophish17 from Georgia

Dec 24, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Dec 21, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by rab53 from Washington

Dec 10, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by HopStoopid120 from Connecticut

Nov 18, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by shufon from New York

Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by randomdanger from New Jersey

Nov 15, 2011
Decadence from Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 136 ratings