4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
#563 (Reggie Jackson) I’ve had this on draft at Sassy’s as well as Cassidy’s and impressed both times. Mucho strong flavor, roasty and chocolatey. Thick.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Comes out of the tap a barely translucent reddish sable with a nice pale tan head that leaves behind substantial lacing. Aroma is smoky and malty with a coffee tone and some subtle nuttiness. Smoky roast coffee flavor has nutty, caramel and toffee hints. Texture is smooth and fairly fizzy, rather pleasing.
4.2 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 20/20
This is a very fine beer indeed. I also sampled it at the spring beer and wine fest in Portland. It was in fact the only beer which I felt warranted second and third return visits. Shining star indeed, I can’t wait for it’s debut at belmont station next month.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
I tried nearly everything at Fanno Creek Nano Brewfest, and this was one of only 3 that I would buy again. Very smooth, well balanced and mildly flavored. I plan to sit down with a full pint of it sometime soon.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
Wow, out of nowhere this is one of the best beers I have had this year!
4.1 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Great beer on draft..this is a black ale..this is probably what Fat Tire could be. Super caramel and coffee, toast and biscuits without the flat bitterness of stouts, great spike of carbonation on mid palate, pretty crisp finish playing off the carbonation..tap is WAY better than bottle
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
2010 Bottle - Thanks Buckeyeboy!!! - Pours a translucent dk brown with a small off white head...aroma is roasty and grainy, very light cocoa and toffee malt...flavour is similar, sweet roasty malt, dk dry grain and milk chocolate...this was an awesome suprise, and ended up being one of my favorites of the night!
4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle via trade. Dark brown pour, little carbonation and a nice dry subtle black cherry nose. Flavor was initially some dark chocolate, malt, hops and slightly creamy and smoky on the finish. Wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but really enjoyed it. Paired extremely well with my steak tonight.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
A joint tasting with Strykzone via Facebook chat. This poured a very deep red that looks almost black with a one finger tan head. The nose is roasted malts with a hint of both smoke and chocolate. Body is full and the mouthfeel is creamy and smooth. The flavor is is almost all roasted malts with chocolate and some fruit ,and the finish is mostly chocolate. This is a very smooth and easy drinking brew with no bitterness from start to finish.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle from Belmont Station. Pours ruby black with a 2-finger tan head. The hints of chocolate are not subtle. Medium plus body with very smooth carbonation. Flavor is very smooth dark malt with some chocolate for sure, and I am getting after notes of banana. Light, but banana. This finishes well balanced, not very bitter. It is really a tasty ale. Could be my desert island beer.
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