McSorley's Irish Black Lager
Pabst Brewing Company

McSorley's Irish Black LagerMcSorley's Irish Black Lager
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From:
Pabst Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
Ranked #134
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,309
Avg:
3.5 | pDev: 14.29%
Reviews:
166
Ratings:
358
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 06, 2022
Added:
Jan 29, 2009
Wants:
  18
Gots:
  19
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Ratings by GratefulBeerGuy:
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.73/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This one is dark brown and looks alot like rootbeer. A substantial, thick mocha colored head with slow dissipation and leaves a small amount of left-over lacy.

Roastie and nutty with caramel in the malt with dry and green herbs. The caramel-like sweetness is pretty up-front in the malt.

The flavor of the malt is more roastie than the aroma with a nice herbal hop flavor to round it out. good balance, with the malt making the most of it and a smooth feel with a dry finish. subtle notes of mild chocolate and tyme ride in at the end. The yeast plays a big role with earthy and sour notes like a decent lager.

Not bad stuff.
Jul 09, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.46 by DarrellK from Florida

Jul 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.48 by jeschaefer from Texas

Nov 02, 2021
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Reviewed by 1009 from Massachusetts

3.67/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had a great time catching up with some old lads at McSorleys over the weekend. The place (in the most literal scenes) is dripping in history. You probably know the deal, but we’ll refresh you. All cash and two types of beer: Dark and Light. That’s it. $6 for two (probably 10oz beers). While I tried both, the Dark beer was clearly better. Exceptionally smooth. I mean it was chocolate milk smooth. Great foamy head and man, what a fun drinking experience. This place is the real deal.
Jul 24, 2021
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Reviewed by chitoryu12 from Florida

3.72/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look: Pitch black with 3 fingers of foamy tan head.

Smell: Bready malt with a mild hint of chocolate and very light hops.

Taste: Bready malt, minor chocolate note. Virtually no hops.

Mouthfeel: Thick, fully body with decent carbonation.

Overall: Not as hoppy as the light at McSorley’s, but easy to pound.
Jul 27, 2019
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Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York

3.83/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Served on tap in 12 oz (355 ml) mugs at McSorley's Ale House in New York City.
A: Pour a cloudy, very dark brown to black color with a one to two finger, foamy brown head, solid nearly a finger of retention, and rings of spidery lacing.
S: Aromas of dark chocolate, black coffee, and honey.
T: Semisweet. Flavors light but derived from the nose. Solid bitterness that moderates the sweetness.
M: Medium bodied with solid carbonation. Drinks smoothly and creamy; crisp finish.
O: Definitely a Schwarzbier and a well made one at that. Enjoyed several.
Jul 25, 2019
 
Rated: 2.31 by chiefz1 from New York

Jul 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.11 by Khaack from New York

Nov 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by warpedrevolution from Illinois

Jul 28, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by tbergh_15 from Minnesota

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 2.99 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by smithj4 from New York

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 2.99 by CreightonSM from New York

Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by PorterThwarter from Maryland

Nov 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by sd123 from Georgia

Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by Quafftastic from Virginia

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.19 by mdaschaf from Indiana

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by dd43 from Connecticut

Apr 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Mar 01, 2015
McSorley's Irish Black Lager from Pabst Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 358 ratings