Breckenridge: Autumn Ale
SHAWN’S REVIEW
- Taste: 4
- After Taste: 3
- Label: 4
- Buzz Factor: 3
Pours out a deep mahogany with a small white head that seemed to get up and run away. Tastes good, kind of caramel kind of chocolate with a malty finish. It’s in the 70’s outside, but I am betting this would have really hit the spot if it were about 54 degrees and I had just finished watching someone rake my leaves… I do long for a little more kick in this brew though. Good use of colors and text in the label, though, I am not so sure about the over prints.
JASON’S REVIEW
- Taste: 3
- After Taste: 3
- Label: 5
- Buzz Factor: 3
I don’t know if it’s because I had a preconceived notion of what this ale would taste like, or if the initial aroma was misleading - heck, it could have even been the lingering aroma of Amish Friendship Bread in my kitchen (don’t ask) - but when I opened the bottle, I could have sworn I smelled a wonderfully warm array of autumn flavors and spices. Imagine my disappointment when this sensation did not correspond with the flavor of the beer. Although certainly not dreadful, this beer lacks the impact I was looking for when I found out it was next to be reviewed. I would definitely try it again (maybe after raking Shawn’s leaves), but I just don’t see myself seeking it out at the local establishments any time soon.
Breckenridge labels succeed where I have failed. I’m constantly trying to duplicate the “vintage” looks in many of my design projects, but I come up short every time. The font choice, typesetting and color pallet fit together perfectly. I chuckled quietly to myself (yes, I do that sometimes) when I noticed it actually said “After Rakin’” and “It’s Special” on the label. I wish I could wear a label or button on my coat that said that I was special… without people thinking I meant the “other” kind of special.
ROBERTA’S REVIEW
- Taste: 4
- After Taste: 3
- Label: 5
- Buzz Factor: 3
I have to admit - I wasn’t really thrilled with this beer at first; I originally gave it a 3 on taste, yet I found myself pulling it from the fridge, repeatedly picking it over others until it was gone. Go figure. Maybe it was the label - I have to admit, I’m a packaging junkie. I’d probably drink antifreeze if it was packaged better. Maybe not… but, I do give it to the neighbor’s cats all the time and they seem to enjoy it. Just kidding - put the red paint away, PETA. Really, this beer is pretty good, all packaging aside. It’s a nice dark ale with a warm flavor. It’s frothy until the end, slightly bitter and all-in-all a pretty darn good fall beverage.