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Pete's Brewing
(Gambrinus Company)
(Closed)
Notes
Opened: 1986
Closed: 2011
Pete's started out in Palo Alto CA, but moved to San Antonio TX when they merged with The Gambrinus Company in May 1998.
Updated: March 22, 2011
News
- 2011-03-02: Raising one last glass to Pete's Wicked (The Day)
- 2011-02-01: Gambrinus Discontinues Pete’s Wicked Ales (Brookston Beer Bulletin)
Beer List
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Date: February 7, 1997 (#2009)Package: bottledPlace: Kona Wine Market, Kailua-Kona HIScore: 12 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Bright dark-golden, high carbonation, big head. Slightly musty aroma. Bitterish, faintly metallic middle, cloying finish.
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Date: July 3, 1995 (#1075)Package: draughtPlace: The HopYard, Pleasanton CAScore: 14 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Amber opaque, big white head. Fresh, sweet aroma. Sweet, clover flavor and finish. Hint of caramel.
Awards:
- Gold Medal, 2002 Brewing Industry International Awards
Awards:
- Gold Medal, 2004 World Beer Cup
- Gold Medal (Scottish-Style Ale), 2003 Great American Beer Festival
- Silver Medal (English-Style Brown Ale), 2003 Great American Beer Festival
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Date: February 27, 2001 (#3778)Package: bottledPlace: BJCP Training Course, De Pere WIScore: 13 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Brown-red, good head. Very clean aroma. Medium-light body, fairly high bitterness, mild roastiness. Way too sweet. -
Date: May 11, 1996 (#1465)Package: bottledPlace: Kamuela Liquor Store, Kamuela HIScore: 14½ pointsOverall Impression (3)
Red-brown, good carbonation, good head. Brown sugar aroma, faintly metallic. Brown, sweet, bitter, metallic. Roasty finish is the most pleasant part of this beer. -
Date: June 13, 1993 (#66)Package: draughtPlace: St.Mary's College Beer Festival, Moraga CAScore: 15 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Red. Very good head. Hops and chocolate malt aroma. Good flavor mix. Just a little sour taste that lasts too long. Better than I remember it, but why does everyone rave?