The Thrower
Black Horizon Brewing Company
- From:
- Black Horizon Brewing Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Scottish Ale
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.64 | pDev: 3.02%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 30, 2026
- Added:
- Jan 06, 2026
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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The Thrower - Scottish style ale
ABV: 6.5% IBU: 20
The Thrower was brewed to honor one of the Chicago Bears first African American Quarterbacks as well as the one of the first African American quarterbacks to play in the Big Ten Conference (Michigan State). A pioneer in football at the time Willie "Mitts" Thrower was said to be able to throw 70+ yards.
We brewed this Scottish style ale to honor not only him, our history but to celebrate a style of beer we think captures what the Football season is all about. Malty, full of caramel notes, a hint of chocolate with a balanced hop finish. Raise a pint or grab a 4pk to share with friends and root on another wonderful season of football.
ABV: 6.5% IBU: 20
The Thrower was brewed to honor one of the Chicago Bears first African American Quarterbacks as well as the one of the first African American quarterbacks to play in the Big Ten Conference (Michigan State). A pioneer in football at the time Willie "Mitts" Thrower was said to be able to throw 70+ yards.
We brewed this Scottish style ale to honor not only him, our history but to celebrate a style of beer we think captures what the Football season is all about. Malty, full of caramel notes, a hint of chocolate with a balanced hop finish. Raise a pint or grab a 4pk to share with friends and root on another wonderful season of football.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois
3.54/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Reddish brown pour, small beige head faded quickly. Malty aroma and flavor, maybe some peat and nuts in the flavor. smooth body, creamy feel. A one'n done for this.
Apr 30, 2026
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Pour lighter brown that is somewhat clear, tan head. Smells of caramel malts, slight smoke, and dry earth, simple. Taste is much the same, add a little hint of walnut, but the smoked tone is stronger with a hint of metal, simpler and balance is a little off. Feel though is great: stays light in weight with a dark complexion, sneaky creamy for style and smooth
Feb 11, 2026
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