 RCL (1532), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 5, 2010 Absolutely spectacular beer. Super rich vanilla aroma and flavor, an almost buttery (texture, not diacetyl) mouthfeel. The beer equivalent of a grand cru white burgundy.
jbye4334 (790), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 26, 2010 (bottle at RSRIZZO’s winter gathering on 1/10/10, shared by RSRIZZO). Clear copper color. Spare off white head. Moderate oak, light raisin aroma. Flavor of moderate oak, sweet malt/caramel, and alcohol. Avg duration. Smooth finish with light alcohol. Thin texture. Moderate carbonation. Spare lacing.
Headbanger (1636), Aurora, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 12, 2010 750ml bottle #3110 1/10/10 @RSRIZZOS tasting-Pours a hazy golden with a decent head. Aroma of oak,sweetness, and raisins. Taste of oak,sweetness, fruits, and alcohol. This medium bodied brew was very well balanced and overall a great tasting brew.
Angeloregon (2043), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 11, 2010 Deep tawny-golden color with a frothy off-white head. Lots of legs clinging to side of snifter as I stirred it. Molasses, oak, rich malt, and a hint of vanilla bean in the nose. Very complex and new flavors presented themselves as it warmed. Thanks to Carl for sharing. Very nice!
MaltDawg (982), Richmond, Virginia, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 2, 2010 (Sample Date: 7/18/2009 Source:Other) Bottle courtesy of Dkatchur at Immy’s RB gathering. Bottle 3170 bottled 4/20/09. Oak aged golden ale. Wood and whiskey dominate aroma, very nice and woody. Lots of vanilla and finish develops moderate whiskey flavors and light alcohol warming. Simple and uncomplicated with nice balance and warming. Quite tasty.
AmEricanbrew (2101), Betty Ford Clinic, Louisiana, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 31, 2009 Updated: Jan 1, 2010Hazy orange color with a lasting beige head. Very nice " fresh cut " hardwood lumber aroma with vanilla, citrusy orange cream. Soft smooth medium body. Vanilla flavor with floral honey, dry wood, toffee, mild pils malts. Nice spicy alcohol twang to finish. Sweet but never cloying or sticky. great drink
Ibrew2or3 (2910), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 30, 2009 Courtesy of sebletitje. Pours deep hazy copper with amber hues and thin tan head. The aroma has firm notes of sweet apricots, cherries, sweet yet grainy hops and some spicy hops to go along with plenty of boozy heat at the end of the draw. 1 and 2 have a very similar aroma. The taste is sweet with caramel goodness mixing with ripe cherry, ripe plum and prune like dark fruitiness. Yum. It stays sweet and dark and fruity right into the finish. Pretty darn smooth with plenty of smooth dark fruity flavors.
dnstone (320), Mons, Belgium
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Fresh, sweet with a barley strength. Gold/copper color. Tastes of honey and is barleywine-like. Nice alcohol finish.
Notes: GABF ’09
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