 Cletus (5001), Connecticut, USA
Nov 16, 2008 Please note that on my older reviews I used a 100 point scale. To make up for any scoring discrepancies, all palate and apearance scored are assigned a neutralized 3/5.
10/15/02: A tasty brown ale with a nice malty presence. This has some nice aromas of raisins and yogurt with a nice presence of nuts and brown sugar.
UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
Sep 24, 2002 I’m not really a fan of american brown ales, but this one’s a champ. Really smooth, and semi-sweet. My only complaints are that I wouldn’t mind a little darker color and I wouldn’t mind a little less hops (for a brown), but most US browns tend to be that way. Probably the best one I’ve had so far. Personally, I think if you’re going to drink a brown ale, may as well go with Sam Smith’s. Hammer and Nail hasn’t disappointed me yet. I’d buy this again.
truckie455 (40), Derby, Connecticut, USA
Apr 12, 2002 Updated: Jul 1, 2003The appearance and aroma were decent, but the palate was harsh.
koslo (1), Watertown, Connecticut, USA
does not count  Feb 6, 2002 Excellent representation of the Brown ale style. Slightly nutty aroma, malty flavor.
Volgon (2487), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Dec 22, 2001 I have to agree with the Commercial Description: Very balanced. It should have more hops. More like the Sam Smiths (very good) rather than the Newcastle (Not that good).
Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Jul 28, 2001 A nutty, kinda bread dough nose, the malts U know. Quite tastey, nice head and generous lace, some hop bite at the finish, a real decent brown ale in my books, thanks to VENOM!
Oakes (8058), gone rambling, Vietnam
Jul 13, 2001 Dark amber; complex malty aroma & flavours of toasted caramel and stewed peaches. Body is a little light, though.
VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
Jun 8, 2001 Incredible brown ale. Balanced to perfection with a nice malt flavor and equally flavorful hop bite.
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