 Ughsmash (3148), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 22, 2006
On tap at the brewpub. Poured a clear medium amber with almost no head. Nose was primarily of darker malts (fruit, raisins, and caramel were all in there)... with an alcohol presence that became more pronounced as this warmed. Flavor followed suit, with the alcohol playing more of a supportive role... caramel and vinous notes meet dried figs and spices. Lighter-bodied and smooth on the palate, with some alcohol highlights. Really enjoyed it!
kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 <b>Name:</b> Abbey Brewing 12<br />
<b>Date:</b> 05/10/2006<br />
<b>Mode:</b> Growler<br />
<b>Source:</b> Tasting<br />
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hazy dark amber, rousable whispy white head, rich earthy malt aroma, big body, bready yeast character, rich malt flavor, nice chewey sweetness, lots of earthy esb like bitter hop flavor leading to a long light bitter finish, touch of fruity esters, <br />
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<b>Aroma:</b> 6/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 6/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 7/10; <b>Overall:</b> 13/20<br />
<b>Rating:</b> 3.3/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 7/10<br />
<b>Score:</b> **+/4<br />
CaptainCougar (4687), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Dec 21, 2006 Growler courtesy of Ughsmash sampled in mid-May ’06: Pours a transparent copper mahogany with a thin, lightly-lacing off-white head. Sweet, toasty caramel and bready Belgian yeasty aroma has some light butterscotch and esters. Body starts with lots of sugary, biscuity Belgian caramel malt and candi sugar wtih some nice fairly authentic bready yeasty character. Very true to style and drinkable, despite the abv. Thanks Jason!
goldtwins (3747), Nesconset, New York, USA
May 11, 2006 Growler: Poured a clear amber color with a glowing orange hue. Small off-white head. Sweet malty aroma with notes of sugar and yeasty fruity esters. Earthiness at the back. Dark fruits came out more as the beer warmed. Light malt taste. Not enough flavors. Sugary with yeasty esters on the finish. Mild bitterness on the finish mixed with pepper. The body was too thin which let the alcohol appear more on the finish.
omhper (10950), Stockholm, Sweden
Aug 22, 2005 <i>Draught at Abbey Brewing Company
Miami Beach, Florida.</i> Mahogany colour, clear. Aroma od dades along with chocolate. Fruity and intendelsy malty with fairly clean mouthfeel and a much higher hop rate than most Belgian ales. Alcohol adds to the vinous character. Salty licorice finish. A big, bold beer.
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