 jjpm74 (2534), Connecticut, USA
May 8, 2008 2007 Bottle courtesy of hogtownharry. Pours caramel with a thin white head. smells fruity with some sweet malt, earth, roses, oak, some nice tea qualities. Tastes lightly tarte and bitter with some earthiness. I really like the light fruity character in this one. Finish yields some touches of bitterness and pepper. Excellent!
Beerlando (1003), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 3, 2008 Courtesy jayMFg. Pours a hazy, dark orange-amber color. A bubbly, off-white head leaves behind sugary, sudsy lacing that mostly rejoins the body. The aroma shows sweet caramel, a hint of cooked, cinnamon spiced apples, and moderate floral hop bitterness. A touch of toffee emerges in the flavor, joining the sweet caramel and the light, fruity hoppiness and a twangy apple cider element. This one is definitely unique. The body is medium-full and lightly syrupy. Finishes with a bit of lingering alcoholic heat. Pretty solid, but not outstanding.
legion242 (1489), Richardson, Texas, USA
Apr 14, 2008 2001- Caramel colored. Head had bubbles at the rim only. Heavy malt nose. Excellent, wonderful malt. Alcohol well hidden. Good apple pie with good doughiness.
willblake (1895), Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Apr 6, 2008 20071025 341 ml bottle, 2006 vintage. Initial impression is a reminder of Cooper’s Vintage ale, which I also didn’t like. Sweet smelling to a noticeable degree and with a cloying, sugary taste. Juicy fruit gum and a bit minty and medicinal. Weird and generally not good. Not very drinkable. yikes...I should find an 07 or 01 bottle, from the looks of things.
kp (5800), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Apr 5, 2008 Date: 03/22/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Vintage: 2007
Appearance: hazy copper, frothy dirty white head, bits of drippy lace,
Aroma: sweet fruity aroma with a touch of earthy hops,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: rich fruity flavor, light earthyness for balance, touch of caramel sweetness to balance the growing earthy character,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
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