80 Column Wrap
Lo Rez Brewing

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Lo Rez Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Scottish Ale
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 03, 2018
Added:
Jul 20, 2017
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

3.92/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
I consider Robert The Bruce the standard for American brewers to perpetuate this under-appreciated style. (The BA average for O'dells 90 Shilling is also up there.) Lo Rez nearly gets to my standard with its 80 Column Wrap; a remarkable achievement for a two year old brewery.

Had on tap at the Map Room (my block's tavern, yet I go in there every other year.) For a style not known for its Looks, 80 Column is just average. But Smells give me lots of roasted caramel and other dark malts. Tastes attack even a little maltier, but by mid-palate the hops balance the sweetness and by the finish there is a pleasant bitter. Refreshing and fortifying.

My first from Lo Rez, so I went on their website and see that I should visit them soon. (So many brewers' taprooms, so little time.) I find it very interesting that they specialize in Belgians and Scots, a unique combination. I hope they pull it off.
Aug 03, 2018