 awaisanen (1140), Irvine, California, USA
Apr 21, 2006
From Bottle. Amazing, hazy pour of almond bark with a subtle orange tinge and a graceful fluffy head of toasted marshmellow. Yeasty aroma with a slightly bitter sniff of peanut skins. Some milky chocolate fudge and raspberry ice cream topping form a gentle bouquet, but the fragrance isn’t nearly as impressive as the way it looks in a glass. Thick, heavily malty mouthfeel with tons of spicy yeasts that remind me of cinnimon, coriander, and cumin. Wonderfully rich, almost as if some swiss chocolate powder has been mixed into the brew. Final smack of sweet raisin bread. I’m not able to find much else here, however, as much as I may want to. This beer is very well balanced and delicious, but not complex enough to make it outstanding.
SeanMacGC (33), Dublin, Ireland
Sep 4, 2008 75cl bottle. Lustrous body on the pour, great to the eye with compact, durable enough head and some lacing., Luscious notes of plum, honey and hop to the nose. Generous mouthfeel, undertones of syrup and date, with a hint of sourness. Very decent ale.
heemer77 (3667), Savannah, Missouri, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Thanks for sharing, Gregis. The body was dark brown and rusty red with a kahki head. The aroma was sweet pears with some cinnamon. There were also some earthy mushroom and pancakes. The taste was sweet peaches with more cinnamon. There was also some sugary sweetness in the finish. Good, but not too impressive.
Gregis (911), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Aug 27, 2008 Rating #900 Bottle purchased at Beertopia, in Omaha, NE. Pours a cloudy, muddy brown with a thin beige cap. The nose is of raisins, dark malt, light brown sugar and light fruity hops. Medium to full-bodied and creamy with tongue prickling carbonation and a "warm" finish. Round malt, raisins, prunes transition to a warm mildly dry finish. This is a very nice beer. I was left wanting more.
csbosox (971), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Aug 24, 2008 750ml. Dark fruits, brown sugar, molasses, spicy hops, ginger snaps. Enjoyable.
JoeinUccle (667), Brussels, Belgium
Aug 23, 2008 Very smooth and tasty strong dark ale. Dark brown with beige head. Big, dark malty aroma laced with caramelized dark fruit, somewhat vinous. Light sweetness checked by a moderate bitterness. Malty-bitter aftertaste. The balance there is incredible, incredibly drinkable and tasty in an easy way. Surprisingly light mouthfeel, almost thin, a bit lively. Lovely stuff.
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