Son Of A Peach | RJ Rockers Brewing Company
Brewed by:
RJ Rockers Brewing Company
South Carolina, United States
rjrockers.com
Style: Fruit / Vegetable Beer
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.00%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
An unfiltered American wheat ale made with real mean peaches. The only thing missing is the fuzz. Savor the anger. Available during the late Spring and Summer months.
Added by mikesgroove on 02-27-2009
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Reviews by marvin213:
4/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
It's cloudy like pond water, though I appreciate seeing peach sediment floating in the liquid. I guess the peaches give this style quite a twist, but it looks just peachy from my perspective!
The smell is excellent. Again, it diverts from the style template but, objectively, it smells like an air freshener. The aroma leaves no doubt that this here beer's made with real peaches. They're probably from Gaffney, and smelling this beer conjures up images of the enormous peach water tower on the side of the I-85 near Spartanburg. Straight real peach.
The taste doesn't quite match the hitherto examination, probably because it's stronger than your average fruit (particularly peach) beer. It's definitely solid, but it's reminiscent of PJ days--I don't know why we called it that, but it was fruit soaked in grain alcohol. I don't even recall peaches being involved, but this beer equals peach plus alcohol. If it was just a wee bit lighter on the ethanol, it might taste even better; regardless, it's a solid peach beer. I must've made some progress with style consideration, because I might rank this beverage categorically higher if it were classified as a fruit beer....
It's that relatively potent 5.8% ABV that contributes to a slightly chalky mouthfeel. The peaches are great and, to RJ's credit, you taste them more than you feel them. I appreciate the idea of fruit beers for beer lovers (as opposed to fruity, even girly, convert-type beers), and this is undoubtedly one of those.
It is fruity, and it does have relative strength, so that makes for a weird type of drinkability judgement. I wish they'd make both a more powerful and a more subtle version--somehow add more carbonation with less ethanol production (move towards Festina Pesche) with a more pungent-peachy alcohol bomb (move toward something like Fort or the upcoming Sweetwater Blue Balls). RJ Rockers has something here, and they should roll with it.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
It's cloudy like pond water, though I appreciate seeing peach sediment floating in the liquid. I guess the peaches give this style quite a twist, but it looks just peachy from my perspective!
The smell is excellent. Again, it diverts from the style template but, objectively, it smells like an air freshener. The aroma leaves no doubt that this here beer's made with real peaches. They're probably from Gaffney, and smelling this beer conjures up images of the enormous peach water tower on the side of the I-85 near Spartanburg. Straight real peach.
The taste doesn't quite match the hitherto examination, probably because it's stronger than your average fruit (particularly peach) beer. It's definitely solid, but it's reminiscent of PJ days--I don't know why we called it that, but it was fruit soaked in grain alcohol. I don't even recall peaches being involved, but this beer equals peach plus alcohol. If it was just a wee bit lighter on the ethanol, it might taste even better; regardless, it's a solid peach beer. I must've made some progress with style consideration, because I might rank this beverage categorically higher if it were classified as a fruit beer....
It's that relatively potent 5.8% ABV that contributes to a slightly chalky mouthfeel. The peaches are great and, to RJ's credit, you taste them more than you feel them. I appreciate the idea of fruit beers for beer lovers (as opposed to fruity, even girly, convert-type beers), and this is undoubtedly one of those.
It is fruity, and it does have relative strength, so that makes for a weird type of drinkability judgement. I wish they'd make both a more powerful and a more subtle version--somehow add more carbonation with less ethanol production (move towards Festina Pesche) with a more pungent-peachy alcohol bomb (move toward something like Fort or the upcoming Sweetwater Blue Balls). RJ Rockers has something here, and they should roll with it.
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More User Reviews:
2.85/5 rDev -19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Meh. I tried this on a hot day in Florida since I thought it might hit the spot and its just not doing it for me. The aroma and taste were like the syrup from a can of peaches, which I personally don't find appetizing. I understand it says real peaches but I just wasn't tasting a fresh peach there. Maybe it was just not the right batch.
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look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Meh. I tried this on a hot day in Florida since I thought it might hit the spot and its just not doing it for me. The aroma and taste were like the syrup from a can of peaches, which I personally don't find appetizing. I understand it says real peaches but I just wasn't tasting a fresh peach there. Maybe it was just not the right batch.
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4.63/5 rDev +30.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
I really enjoyed this beer. While it has heavy peach flavoring, it's not sweet at all, so you can have more than one and not OD on the sweetness that is the downfall of many fruity beers (in my opinion). Give it a shot and see if you like it. I've definitely had MUCH worse. I'd buy this for my home (I originally had it at a bar). Happy tasting!
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look: 3.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
I really enjoyed this beer. While it has heavy peach flavoring, it's not sweet at all, so you can have more than one and not OD on the sweetness that is the downfall of many fruity beers (in my opinion). Give it a shot and see if you like it. I've definitely had MUCH worse. I'd buy this for my home (I originally had it at a bar). Happy tasting!
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4.59/5 rDev +28.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Just tried this with Case Wood of RJ Rockers.
Appearance: Cloudy Mango/Orange/Amber Color. Slight head with very little lacing.
Smell: Fresh South Carolina Peaches with a hint of creamy aroma.
Taste: A refreshing wash of peach over the palate with a hint of brown sugar. An easy tart finish with notes of grapefruit/hops.
Mouthfeel: Refreshing. Feels wonderful on the palate. Medium-full bodied seasonal.
Drinkability: I was reluctant at first to try this beer. I've had a bad time with fruit driven beers in the past. This Pale Wheat is the perfect summer refresher. I highly recommend it not just for the girlfriend, but the craft beer enthusiast. It tastes fresh, and could be very enjoyable as a session beer. For the witbier/hefeweizen drinkers - take a step out of your box - this beer's a crowd pleaser.
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look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Just tried this with Case Wood of RJ Rockers.
Appearance: Cloudy Mango/Orange/Amber Color. Slight head with very little lacing.
Smell: Fresh South Carolina Peaches with a hint of creamy aroma.
Taste: A refreshing wash of peach over the palate with a hint of brown sugar. An easy tart finish with notes of grapefruit/hops.
Mouthfeel: Refreshing. Feels wonderful on the palate. Medium-full bodied seasonal.
Drinkability: I was reluctant at first to try this beer. I've had a bad time with fruit driven beers in the past. This Pale Wheat is the perfect summer refresher. I highly recommend it not just for the girlfriend, but the craft beer enthusiast. It tastes fresh, and could be very enjoyable as a session beer. For the witbier/hefeweizen drinkers - take a step out of your box - this beer's a crowd pleaser.
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1.99/5 rDev -44.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
3.28/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Nice-looking beer.
Aroma a little lacking.
Taste a lot lacking. Peaches way too subtle for me.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Nice-looking beer.
Aroma a little lacking.
Taste a lot lacking. Peaches way too subtle for me.
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3/5 rDev -15.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
would not buy again . heavy on peach. not so great on the beer flavor. i mixed peach schnapps and apricot brandy with it to make it palatable so i could finish the remaining 5 bottles. my brother didn't care for it. oh well..abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwkxyz.:(
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
would not buy again . heavy on peach. not so great on the beer flavor. i mixed peach schnapps and apricot brandy with it to make it palatable so i could finish the remaining 5 bottles. my brother didn't care for it. oh well..abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwkxyz.:(
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3.57/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours a slightly hazy gold with touches of amber. Medium collar, great lacing, good wisps and decent head. Aroma is great; like a fresh juicy peach with a some wheatiness to it as well. Taste is where it falls off a bit. I get the peach, but it tastes manufactured. Peach up front, wheaty banana in the middle and some odd bitter spiciness at the end. Medium body, low carbonation and a slightly grainy mouthfeel too.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours a slightly hazy gold with touches of amber. Medium collar, great lacing, good wisps and decent head. Aroma is great; like a fresh juicy peach with a some wheatiness to it as well. Taste is where it falls off a bit. I get the peach, but it tastes manufactured. Peach up front, wheaty banana in the middle and some odd bitter spiciness at the end. Medium body, low carbonation and a slightly grainy mouthfeel too.
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3.5/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.55/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: 1 inch head, hazy, orange-brown in color, moderate carbonation
Smell: sour peach mix
Taste: peach, white grape, wheat, and light hops
Mouthfeel: sweet with light bitterness, light bodied with moderate carbonation
Overall: An above average peachy ale that has enough bitterness to balance out the fruit. Nothing groundbreaking, but I could see myself finishing off a six pack quickly during the warmer months.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: 1 inch head, hazy, orange-brown in color, moderate carbonation
Smell: sour peach mix
Taste: peach, white grape, wheat, and light hops
Mouthfeel: sweet with light bitterness, light bodied with moderate carbonation
Overall: An above average peachy ale that has enough bitterness to balance out the fruit. Nothing groundbreaking, but I could see myself finishing off a six pack quickly during the warmer months.
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4.5/5 rDev +26.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
3.29/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: Hazy Amber with a thick white head.
Smell: Strong peach and citrus.
Mouthfeel/ Taste: Very smooth light to medium bodied. Taste of bitter hops and sweeter peach notes.
Overall: I will say, I initially thought this beer was going to be awful, the smell reminded me of vomit, but the taste is pretty damn good. I guess I would have this one again.
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look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: Hazy Amber with a thick white head.
Smell: Strong peach and citrus.
Mouthfeel/ Taste: Very smooth light to medium bodied. Taste of bitter hops and sweeter peach notes.
Overall: I will say, I initially thought this beer was going to be awful, the smell reminded me of vomit, but the taste is pretty damn good. I guess I would have this one again.
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3.5/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
7/24/17
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
7/24/17
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Son Of A Peach from RJ Rockers Brewing Company
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