Basement Batch is a traditional American-style Pale Ale. Much like our infamous award-winning Choc Beer, it's handcrafted with only the finest ingredients. Starting with a base of American-grown 2-row malted barley we add liberal amounts of caramel and Victory malts to give Basement Batch a rich, almost nutty, malt backbone to complement the unique citrus character Cascade hops, which are the gold standard for this style. Like all of our choc beers, Basment Batch is "bottle conditioned," which means that it's fermented a second time while in the bottle. This long-established method of carbonating beer will leave a thin layer of yeast on the bottom of the bottle. So, pour slowly and carefully to maintain clarity,and enjoy!
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/17/2008 1:51:44 AM)
"This is very well-crafted and flavorful pale ale, courtesy of Brett. Pored a hazy orange-gold with a substantial off-white head. Fresh aromas of grain and faint floral hops. Smooth medium-bodied palate with a crisp edge. Great flavor; sweetish citrus/grapefruit and a solid caramel-biscuity malt foundation makes this pleasant and approachable. Rewarded by a lingering complex finish. Very nice indeed. MUSIC: 'Basement Parties' by Matt Pond PA"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Timmyk77 from Overland Park, KS, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/18/2008 10:01:03 PM)
"From a bottle. Pours a crystal clear copper with a white head. Aroma is light and floral. Flavor is well balanced with a good hop presence. Overall an ok beer. Thanks to Brett and Dansting for getting me the bottle."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by porterhouse from Oklahoma City, OK, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (1/3/2008 10:07:01 PM)
"Not a bad beer. I don't usually like Choc's beers, but I like this one. It purs a clear amber with a thick white head. Hoppy smell and a thick white head. Taste is of sharp hops tht linger. Good stuff."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.25 Unit Cost: $1.67 per Pint
[4] Review by Hannah from OK, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/5/2007 8:59:14 PM)
"Pours a pale, golden-amber with good clarity and a lasting head. The aroma showcases most every angle of hops: floral, grassy, citric. Doughy malt base is highlighted by plenty of floral hop flavor. Clean, dry finish. Medium bodied with generous carbonation. Choc hasn't a lot of experimenting in the past and I'm pleased to try something new by them. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.49 Unit Cost: $1.99 per Pint
[5] Review by Brett from Far from good beer, OK, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/5/2007 8:47:50 PM)
"Sampled from bottle. Pours copper with a faint haze (bottle conditioned), a creamy off-white head and remarkable lacing. Pleasant, mild citrus and toasted bread aroma. A little underwhelming. Slightly bitter with a nutty, bready malt backbone and flavorful cascade hops. Very good grain bill. Medium-bodied and smooth. Well-made, easy to drink and down-right tastey."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.49 Unit Cost: $1.99 per Pint
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(3.9)
