Centennial Ale
El Toro Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
El Toro Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
California Common / Steam Beer
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 9.14%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 30, 2007
Added:
Sep 20, 2007
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by KingG from California

3.58/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Received from one of my customers on his recent trip up north.

Appearance is good. Deep copper-colored brew that has great head retention off the aggressive pour. Nice lacing.

Smell is above-average. Sweet syrupy malt and earthy smelling hops.

Taste is above-average. Sweet and bready malt flavors. Finishes mildy hoppy and clean.

Mouthfeel is good. On point for the style. Medium to thin body. Mild carbonation.

Drinkability is above-average. Easy to drink one but I'd pass on another.

Overall:
A pretty decent brew but the sweet malty flavor stopped me from loving it. Above average for the style.
Sep 30, 2007
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Reviewed by Mark from California

4.3/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Owner and brew master of El Toro assured me this was a great beer, maybe even better than Anchor Seam. I quickly bought a 6 pack. This beer pours a medium amber with an ample white head. Lacing is in nice but scattered patterns. Fresh malt aroma with a touch of hops. Very smooth taste that is malt dominated but has a nice hop balance. Not as hoppy as Steam. as good? it's close. Anchor is such an institution but this is a damm fine beer and deserves a place close to the pioneer. I really like this brew. Very very drinkable.
Sep 20, 2007