Titanic Brewery and Restaurant

Report Card:
Beer Selection: 3
Beer Centricity: 5
Service: 3
Beer IQ: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Price: $$


Rafa's Thoughts:

Tom enjoying an Oatmeal Stout

Titanic is the only commercial brewpub or brewery in our area, so it has a special place in our hearts. They make their beers on site and display the equipment proudly in their main eating area and behind their bar. Walking in, one gets the vibe that Titanic is definitely a traditional style pub, often advertising their beers as British in nature. The atmosphere is steaming with beer-centric culture and paraphernalia, but is somewhat hybridized with an almost clashing college culture. Titanic is right smack in the middle of the University of Miami area, so its population is mostly college kids. This isn't a bad thing, per se, but could potentially clash with the rustic atmosphere of the pub. We gave service a 3 simply because two of our beers came to us nearly flat, and on other occasions, we've had beers come to us warm and without a decent head. Besides this, the beers are very good. We've been lucky enough to try most of their beers: Best Bitter, Oatmeal Stout, Nut Brown Ale, IPA, and my favorite, their Rye Ale. Their house brews span a vast array of styles, but they could benefit from offering a wider selection of other commercial brews in order to further widen the availability of different beers. I got a caesar salad - and I know it's just a salad - but it was the best caesar salad I've ever had. Overall, Titanic is a great joint, and should be checked out by beer geeks everywhere. Great prices, great food, and great beer - Titanic is definitely an A+ joint. Cheers!




Rafa's Beer Review:
We normally won't conduct beer reviews of beers we had out at a bar, but because Titanic brews their own beer, we did for their beers. That said, I had the White Star IPA:

Rafa's IPA

1. General:
Style: "An American version of a classic English ale. Brewed with pale ale malt and Northwest Simcoe hops. Smooth flavor dominated by a huge hop bouquet."
Glass: Pint
Price: $4.50 per 12 oz. glass
ABV: 7%
IBU: Unknown
Color: Pale
2. Aroma: Malty__ Balanced_✓ Hoppy__ Other__
Kind of a bland aroma, but overall balanced. I was expecting a stronger hop presence.
3. Flavor: Malty__ Balanced__ Hoppy_✓ Other__
Yum! A great IPA flavor. Very much like a Stone IPA in that the smoothness of the Simcoe hops made it out to be a better balanced citrusy IPA. Awesomely balanced with the malt.
4. Overall Thoughts:
This is really a great beer. I wish the ABV (7%) was a bit lower, maybe at a 5 or 5.5 just because it limits the amount of beers you can have if you're planning on staying sober. I'd love it to exemplify a more pungent hop aroma, but the flavor makes up for it. A great beer.
5. Craftmanship: Dull__ Average & 'Meh'__ Average & Delicious_✓ Exciting__
Nothing exciting about this beer, but it is definitely a great beer. Well crafted - a great staple for Titanic.
6. Overall Rating: 6/10


Mike's Beer Review:
We generally won't conduct beer reviews of beers we had out at a bar, but because Titanic brews their own beer, we will bend the rules. That said, I had the seasonally brewed Dry Hopped IPA:

1. General:
Style: Similar to their White Star India Pale Ale however they take the extra step by dry hopping it prior to bottling.

Mike and the Titanic logo

Glass: Pint
Price: $5.00 per 12 oz. glass
ABV: 7%
IBU: Unknown
Color: Pale
2. Aroma: Malty__ Balanced    Hoppy_✓_ Other__
The hops are definitely present in the aroma of the beer and the aroma is a very good hint as to what is in the glass.
3. Flavor: Malty__ Balanced__ Hoppy_✓ Other__
This was an extremely hoppy beer! To the point where I found it to be overwhelming, unfortunately.
4. Overall Thoughts:
This is a beer that I would consider to be a good sample beer. Something of which I personally would not want to drink more than 5 ounces. If you have never tried a dry hopped IPA, I would suggest asking for a sample prior.
5. Craftmanship: Dull__ Average & 'Meh'_✓_ Average & Delicious    Exciting__
Nothing exciting about this beer, but it is definitely a great beer. Well crafted - a great staple for Titanic.
6. Overall Rating: 4/10


Tom's review:
The first beer I had was "British Best Bitter" it was the second time I had it and it was my personal favorite but this time, the beer came out flat, which was a disappointment. I then asked for the Oatmeal Stout, which is a dark, heavy beer (similar to Guinness) which I truly enjoyed.  *note: I will only review the Oatmeal Stout*
1. General: A very dark, rich beer. Very similar to Guinness but with a strong Oatmeal taste.
2. Aroma: Malty__ Balanced_✓ Hoppy__ Other__
Kind of a bland aroma, but overall balanced. I was expecting a stronger hop presence.
3. Flavor: Malty_✓_ Balanced__ Hoppy_ Other__
I love the dark taste, very rich at the head, and finishes strong.
4. Overall Thoughts:
I will always choose this beer. It is strong so you probably can't have more than one but I truly recommended this one if you like Guinness or Milk Stout.
5. Craftmanship: Dull__ Average & 'Meh'__ Average & Delicious_✓ Exciting__
It's well crafted, dark body with a medium head.
6. Overall Rating: 8/10