Big Dick’s Olde Ale: Review

Arcadia Brewing Company

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Arcadiaales.com

9% abv

51 IBU’s

2010 Vintage

I reviewed this beer back on June 6, 2010 and since I just reviewed Red Snapper from Arbor Brewing – I think it is a perfect time to visit Big Dick’s Olde Ale again. 

Appearance: a heavy dark caramel body with a very thin tan head from an aggressive pour.  Some lacing on the glass.

Aroma: light nose overall, some sweet malts in there, a little wheat bread

Flavors: semi-sweet malty tones, some tasty hops adding a light bitterness. I am having a hard time coming up with some specific flavors but, it is still tasty to me.  As the ale warms there is a better spicy (light) hops which I like.  It does not come across boozy at first but as it warms there is a hint of alcohol.

Mouthfeel: smooth, almost a buttery feel, low carbonation,

To the Point: be careful with the 9% abv, this is smooth and easy to drink, I think I liked the one I had back in 2010 (whatever vintage that was) a little better.    

Arcadia Ales Cocoa Loco: Review

Stout brewed with Chocolate, Molasses, and Lactose

The Brew Crew Big Beer Series

Vintage: 2006

7%abv

1pt 6oz bottle

$7.50 a bottle

Arcadia Brewing Company

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Drinking this 2006 vintage bottle is going to be interesting.  Did I waste my $7 bucks or is it going to be really good or somewhere between?  Let’s find out!

The color of the body is black with a good looking roasted brown colored foamy head.  There is plenty of lacing on the glass.

The aroma is interesting.  Toasted grains, chocolate, and I am picking up that lactose smell (just a hint). 

First thing I notice is that lactose taste with a burnt molasses, burnt sugar, roasted coffee, toasted grains, and of course … chocolate.  A dark 90% type chocolate.

I’ll have to admit that I am not a fan of the lactose taste in my beer.