 colemgm8 (337), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Jun 30, 2008 bomber. pours a dark brown with a nice thick tan fluffy head.... which stays throughout as a thin tan head. aromas of molasses, candi sugar and dark fruits. huge malt character on the palate, with flavors of currants, molasses and sweet sugar. very soft and carbonated on the top, while very bitter on the back and sides. the dry hopping comes through on the finish quite well. this one sticks with you, but in a very different way than the usual hopped up IIPA. very flavorful and unique. quite excellent - I’ll buy another one before they are gone for good.
pnista (861), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Pours a dark reddish ruby red brown, clear, with a thin tan head. Sweeter malt and alcohol. Some toast, slight roast, a little caramel. Some small cinnamon. Thinner low carbonation body. Boozy slightly sweet. A little toasty astringency. Some small roast. Not the deepest. Some chocolate. Alcohol finish.
tomthompson89 (1036), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 27, 2008 Brought out at Cameron’s Brewing Cask night. deep mhogany brown, some foam. Nose is pine hops and sweet malts. Taste is hops sweet malts molasses and booze, but still balanced and enjoyable
durhambeer (290), Durham, North Carolina, USA
Jun 21, 2008 Bottle from Bruisin’ Ales in Asheville. Deep dark brown pour with slightly disappointing head. Malt, tons of spice (coriander?), cola, chicory, and hops on the nose. Very reminiscent of a spiced winter brew to me. A bit over the top. Similar on the palate. Too much malt sweetness and cloying spice. Palate feels nice, and the hops are tasty, though. A strange and not entirely pleasant beer.
mcox90 (296), Wilton, New Hampshire, USA
Jun 21, 2008 22 oz bottle. Poured a lovely dark brown with burgundy highlights & a thick brown head. The head gradually recedes to a foam that coats the glass for the entire beer. Nose is dark fruit & earthy funk. Flavor was fig, raisin, plum as well as some caramel. Some minor hop presence as well.
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