 aracauna (2238), Georgia, USA
Feb 3, 2003 Updated: Mar 29, 2003
Quite possibly the best thing I had here this time around. Nice black but far from opaque body (red hues). Large frothy head is just a little darker than off-white. Nice chewy malt leans heavily toward the chocolate end of the spectrum. Tasty but surprisingly drinkable beer.
unclemattie (1620), Georgia, USA
Sep 4, 2008 01 May 08. Tap. Clear copper color. Clean malt aroma. Crisp malt flavor. Medium-light bodied. Finishes with an enjoyable sweetness.
CaptainCougar (4663), Rockville, Maryland, USA
May 10, 2008 On tap at the brewpub on 5/4/08: Transparent dark copper amber with a nicely-lacing frothy tan head. Aroma of sweet caramely German malt and some mild noble hops. Starts with decent fullness and sweet caramel maltiness with a good bittering hop balance before a smooth bittersweet finish with a touch of doughy yeast. A nice bock.
BlackDonald (1039), North Carolina, USA
Apr 6, 2008 Full bodied with a slightly nutty and biscuity nose. I found this to be extremely smooth and well balanced. A bit of caramel sweetness follows throughout every taste. Slightly dry and fruity in the finish.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Updated: May 23, 2008Date: 02/06/2003
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: dark red, fine creamy head leaving solid lace,
Flavor: dry malt flavor, a bit too dry for a bock, nice carmel malt character in the background, low bitter finish
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Date: 02/29/2004
finally some sweetness in the bock! was way too dry last weekend, but has bloomed with some nice carmel sweetness, still well balanced
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Date: 03/03/2005
Score: upgrade ii to iii
Words: slight reformulation thanks to the new 6% law
Body: nice body,
Flavor: big malt flavor, nice light sweetness, touch of chocolate and carmel, upon warming turns into a wonderful rich creation with the perfect body and sweetness, a nice overall improvement
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Date: 03/08/2007
Mode: growler
Source: Blind Tasting
Score: 2.2
Appearance: clear dark red, headless, touch of lace,
Aroma: strong dry dark caramel malt aroma with a hint of tartness,
Body: a bit thin body,
Flavor: rich malt flavor, overwhelming tartness, a light fruity character like an apple cider, not a good sample
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Date: 05/18/2008
Mode: draft
Source: brewpub
Aroma: sweet dark caramel aroma with light chocolate and fruityness,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: sweet dark caramel flavor, lots of fruity sweetness, rich chocolate, still a light tartness that does not distract and may be even a psyxhoxological,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
shp555 (1377), lilburn, Georgia, USA
Mar 26, 2007 Pours a deep mahogany brown color with a tan head. Aroma is very light. It is of caramel and bitter roasted malts. Flavor is very malty with bitter roasted malts.
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