Week 34 of 52
Cold Spring Olde Johnnie Ale
August 18th thru August 24th
Brewer's Description
This is an amber red beer that was designed by the monks for their 150th anniversary. Profits from the sales go to St. Johns prep school.
This beer is brewed with a complex addition of specialty malts. Consisting of Caramelized Barley, which is barley that has been caramelized in sugars from converted barley starch, Roasted Barley that is roasted under direct heat, and. Flaked Wheat which adds body and flavor.
Overall Rating based on 1 review
1 of 5 stars
Brewery Information
Cold Spring Brewing Company
Cold Springs, Minnesota
coldspringbrewery.com
Interesting Fact
Cold Spring produces beer in batches of 300-barrel brews for freshness. Read more
Photography
Courtesy of Erin Reichelt. View more on her flickr set.
Reviews | Learn More About the Brew52 Reviewers
Darin says Old Boring Ale
August 15th, 2008
I will start by saying I’ve never enjoyed anything made by Gluek’s. This one is no exception. Despite the cute story about monks from Germany and all the old English font, the taste simply cannot carry the facade…this beer is really boring. The color is a deep amber, which leads you to believe it will have tons of character…false. It starts with a slight malt taste, and quickly finishes with a small hop note. It feels like a runner giving up half way through a race. The only good things about this beer is that it’s cheap, and the alcohol works.
