 muzzlehatch (4424), Burlington, Vermont, USA
Jul 1, 2005
Ancient bottle shared by Yowie at the Ratebeer Mondial gathering. Wow, I never thought I’d get to try this...had heard much great stuff about it mostly from MartinT, and I love Scotch ales, so this was an amazing treat. Thick muddy brown with a hint of topping...toffee, chocolate liqueur, some baked blackberries in port in the gorgeous nose...body continues the sweet, decadent caky character, with tobacco added to the chocolate and caramel textures...its more than a bit thin and attenuated, but the smoky scotch character and complex sweetness carries the day, making this a fine beer still. Oh, I wish I’d had it fresh!
cathschlag (48), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
May 9, 2006 Bière très rare achetée 20 $ à un très gentil ami qui a bien voulu partager ses trésors! Odeur de caramel très présente au nez, beaucoup plus que la nouvelle version. Notes de cerises aussi perceptibles. Belle couleur brun-orangé. Extrêmement ronde en bouche par rapport à la nouvelle version. De nombreuses particules se retrouvent au fond du verre. L’effervescence est évidemment disparue.
Glouglouburp (1997), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 21, 2006 Updated: Oct 1, 2006The legendary Corne de Brume. This beer has developed quite a cult following since Brasserie aux 4 Temps closed down many years ago. The last remaining 750ml bottles are sold for $$$ and we were lucky enough to have cathschlag get her hands on one. I don’t remember the taste of a fresh one so I can’t tell you how the years have changed it. What I can tell you though is that it tasted pretty good. Brown body with particles, average off-white head. At our tasting someone came up with Black Forrest Cake and I couldn’t agree more. Very strong aroma. I felt like I was drinking an alcoholised melted Black Forrest Cake (sour cherries, bitter black chocolate, sweet, creamy body, etc.). For the Budweiser drinking rednecks: a Black Forrest Cake is like a very fancy cherry-filled chocolate donut. 750ml bottle.
Siroy (220), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 1, 2006 A mostly lasting average frothy tan head tops up a very dark brown body. Moderate lacing. No particles. No bubbles. Aroma presents malt being moderate chocolate (the 90% cacao type) while hops are barely noticeable ... Yeast character is moderate fruitiness. Also, there are evident evocations of cherry , making the overall impression of a black forest cake. Some nuts overtones. Initial flavor is moderate sweet while development is a little more alcoholic. Finish is long . medium to full body... creamy texture... Soft carbonation...
Body has deteriorated a little over time, but it’s still very nice.
[Bottled ; about 7 years old.]
This is a very rare bottle generously shared by cathschlag
GonZoBeeR (2015), ste-Eulalie, Quebec, Canada
Jan 1, 2006 One of the lastes bottle ever....
Aroma:Caramel,maple sirup....
Appearance:orange-brown,a lot of chunk of yeast,good head...
Flavor:caramel,alcohol....
Lubiere (3324), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dec 25, 2005 Dark clear brown ale with a thin moka head. Wonderful prunes in aroma, with brown sugar, hops and floral soy sauce. Just like candy! Blended malts and smooth butterscotch and hops. Rich and smooth in mouth. Merci mon clutant! Enjoyed at YEHa!05 Christmas Party on Dec. 17th, 2005.
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