Big Silly
Aslin Beer Company
- From:
- Aslin Beer Company
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- Wild Ale
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 4 | pDev: 10%
- Reviews:
- 9
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jun 14, 2019
- Added:
- Mar 25, 2018
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by PorterJohn from Virginia
4.19/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Loved this beer.
Look - Reddish-pink, cloudy.
Smell - Raspberry, vanilla
Taste - Strong raspberry flavor with a hint of vanilla and lactose, slight sourness.
Feel - Smooth, creamy, with a mild tart at the end.
Jun 14, 2019Look - Reddish-pink, cloudy.
Smell - Raspberry, vanilla
Taste - Strong raspberry flavor with a hint of vanilla and lactose, slight sourness.
Feel - Smooth, creamy, with a mild tart at the end.
Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland
4.1/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I am going to quote TheDoctor: "On the one hand, I am not terribly fond of it. On the other hand, it tastes good and I will drink it. And on a third hand, they did mostly seem to put together what it is in a cohesive way."
I do disagree with TheDoctor on one facet of this beer - there is a TON of hop character. And this was at 1 1/2 or maybe 2 months old. Upon opening the can a wave of tropical/dank hops was hugely apparent and the flavor was similar, plus the surprisingly well-balanced raspberry/vanilla/sour/lactose/milkshaky components.
TL;DR I'm glad to have tried a can of this and it was shockingly easy to drink a full 16 oz. That said, I'm not sad that I don't have three more cans.
Oct 30, 2018I do disagree with TheDoctor on one facet of this beer - there is a TON of hop character. And this was at 1 1/2 or maybe 2 months old. Upon opening the can a wave of tropical/dank hops was hugely apparent and the flavor was similar, plus the surprisingly well-balanced raspberry/vanilla/sour/lactose/milkshaky components.
TL;DR I'm glad to have tried a can of this and it was shockingly easy to drink a full 16 oz. That said, I'm not sad that I don't have three more cans.
Reviewed by TheDoctor from Canada (QC)
3.62/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Serving: Can
No date
It pours a thick-looking cloudy pink-verging-on-red with a finger and a half of faintly pink-tinted head. It has a sweet, full raspberry aroma with pez and a whiff of tropical hops that strikes a balance between almost-barely-tart and sweet. The flavor follows on the smell's heels with juice-like fruit flavors, lots of raspberries, a nutri-sweet twang and the faintest possible hint of tartness.
This is an interesting beer, though if I had it blind I don't know that I'd even peg it as beer. It is basically carbonated juice. It is tasty, but has a slight weirdness to the sweetness of the flavor that kind of traveled up my nose that reminds me of Kool-Aid powder or flavored Tums. This is a tricky one to score for me. On the one hand, I am not terribly fond of it. On the other hand, it tastes good and I will drink it. And on a third hand, they did mostly seem to put together what it is in a cohesive way. Regardless, it is a little lame that I can't really taste the IPA or the Sour in it. Just the raspberries and vanilla.
Sep 30, 2018No date
It pours a thick-looking cloudy pink-verging-on-red with a finger and a half of faintly pink-tinted head. It has a sweet, full raspberry aroma with pez and a whiff of tropical hops that strikes a balance between almost-barely-tart and sweet. The flavor follows on the smell's heels with juice-like fruit flavors, lots of raspberries, a nutri-sweet twang and the faintest possible hint of tartness.
This is an interesting beer, though if I had it blind I don't know that I'd even peg it as beer. It is basically carbonated juice. It is tasty, but has a slight weirdness to the sweetness of the flavor that kind of traveled up my nose that reminds me of Kool-Aid powder or flavored Tums. This is a tricky one to score for me. On the one hand, I am not terribly fond of it. On the other hand, it tastes good and I will drink it. And on a third hand, they did mostly seem to put together what it is in a cohesive way. Regardless, it is a little lame that I can't really taste the IPA or the Sour in it. Just the raspberries and vanilla.
Reviewed by rtav from Connecticut
3.82/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look - Cloudy maroon, very light pink head (thick), moderate retention/lacing
Smell - Raspberry, vanilla, bubblegum
Taste - Heavy on raspberry and lactose, mild vanilla yogurt accents the raspberry on the front end. Mild tartness on the finish.
Feel - Smooth, medium carbonation.
Overall - Interesting, would certainly drink again. Very unique beer.
Sep 10, 2018Smell - Raspberry, vanilla, bubblegum
Taste - Heavy on raspberry and lactose, mild vanilla yogurt accents the raspberry on the front end. Mild tartness on the finish.
Feel - Smooth, medium carbonation.
Overall - Interesting, would certainly drink again. Very unique beer.
Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
4.4/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Pours cloudy and mauve with a thin, pinkish cap; decent retention and spotty lacing
Smell: Lactic raspberry with apricot, passionfruit and pear tones
Taste: Lactic raspberry tones mix with a tropical fruit driven NE IPA; moderate bitter and sour elements co-mingle in the mid-palate, with a juicy finish; underneath, there is hint of a peach-pit flavor along with some vanilla
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body; creamy, with low to moderate carbonation
Overall: Quite an interesting hybrid; one of the more unusual things I have tasted in a while
Thanks, Slack, for the opportunity
Sep 09, 2018Smell: Lactic raspberry with apricot, passionfruit and pear tones
Taste: Lactic raspberry tones mix with a tropical fruit driven NE IPA; moderate bitter and sour elements co-mingle in the mid-palate, with a juicy finish; underneath, there is hint of a peach-pit flavor along with some vanilla
Mouthfeel: Medium to full body; creamy, with low to moderate carbonation
Overall: Quite an interesting hybrid; one of the more unusual things I have tasted in a while
Thanks, Slack, for the opportunity
Reviewed by HattedClassic from Virginia
4/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The beer pours a nice light and white head that dissipates quickly but leaves a nice little bit on the surface. The beer itself is a nice thing to look at. It has a cloudy orangish red to it that looks nice.
The smell is good with a moderately tart raspberry note with some sugary sweetness to it. The vanilla is definitely there but incredibly light in comparison to the raspberry.
The taste is the same with a moderate raspberry note with a touch of vanilla to it.
The mouthfeel has a medium body that is carbonated with a slightly sticky finish to it.
Overall, decent and worthwhile but nothing crazy.
Jun 29, 2018The smell is good with a moderately tart raspberry note with some sugary sweetness to it. The vanilla is definitely there but incredibly light in comparison to the raspberry.
The taste is the same with a moderate raspberry note with a touch of vanilla to it.
The mouthfeel has a medium body that is carbonated with a slightly sticky finish to it.
Overall, decent and worthwhile but nothing crazy.
Reviewed by gcamparone from Rhode Island
3.7/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 16oz can into a nonic pint glass. Thanks Brian for leaving this in my fridge :P
Pours a cranberry body with a two finger light pink head that reduces to a ring of foam, no lacing.
Aromas are sweet and grainy, berries and tropical punch.
Taste is on the sweet side, very much like juicy juice with a subtle hop bite on the finish. Also a bit grainy with biscuit notes and a touch of vanilla. Mouthfeel is light-ish with low carbonation.
This was alright, very fruity and juice-like. Not sure I’d call it a wild or an IPA
May 12, 2018Pours a cranberry body with a two finger light pink head that reduces to a ring of foam, no lacing.
Aromas are sweet and grainy, berries and tropical punch.
Taste is on the sweet side, very much like juicy juice with a subtle hop bite on the finish. Also a bit grainy with biscuit notes and a touch of vanilla. Mouthfeel is light-ish with low carbonation.
This was alright, very fruity and juice-like. Not sure I’d call it a wild or an IPA
Reviewed by cosmicevan from New York
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Huge thanks to my man Erik...who just got into brew and has now hit every worthy brewery this fine country has to offer...and Aslin was a recent stop on his journey. Thanks for sharing all the brews bud! Not sure on the age on this one, I know he went a few weeks ago so take it with a grain of salt.
This one is drinking like a champ. Like arasoberry infused ipa. Vanilla and lactose add a nice soury kick. Enjoyable.
Apr 29, 2018This one is drinking like a champ. Like arasoberry infused ipa. Vanilla and lactose add a nice soury kick. Enjoyable.
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