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Reaver Beach Brewing Company – The Reaver

Brewery Reaver Beach Brewing Company
Location Virginia Beach, VA
Style American Wild Ale
 ABV 7.0%
 IBUs 8

 

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Justin:

Aroma - The brett gives off some fun, strawberry and cherry aromas with some back end funk from the yeast. The malts are barely perceptible as white bread and there is a small vanilla note that sneaks in as well.
Score: 11/12
Appearance - This one pours a completely clear gold beer has a fluffy white cap of foam that shrinks quickly but never fully leaves.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - While it's unmistakably a sour beer, the tartness is small. The malts again play a supporting role but their white bread flavors are subtle. The big player here is the fruit flavor that comes out. There is big cherry and orange is there now, too. It's really somethin' else in terms of flavor because there ain't no fruit in this bad boy. The yeast and the oak barrels made some neat things happen.
Score: 17/20
Mouthfeel - Carbonation is high and body is medium. It's a little light on the tongue but it's not supposed to be full so it works well.
Score: 3/5
Overall Impression - Damn this was good. This was a vacation pickup and it's a shame I can't get ahold of more. This was one of the most fun brett beers I think I've had because all of the flavors from the yeast and barrel. If it were available locally, I'd be snaggin' a bottle every time a buddy wanted to try a brett beer for the first time.
Score: 9/10

 

The Reaver Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.3
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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