 scotty (830), Scotland
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 20, 2005 Lovely burnt gold colour, firm white head, looks very appealling. Malty nose with hoppy aromas creeping through. This is a big beer with a multitude of flavours, but remains well balanced. There is a long lingering finish, a very satisfying brew. Very complex, but drinks easily for 6.3% ~ DELICIOUS
Jedsbrew (465), Rhineland, Missouri, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 12, 2005 Poured a dark ruby/copper color with a modest head and a fruity aroma-plums, citrus and maybe a hint of alcohol. Medium bodied, sweet and malty, a little toasty with flavors of dried fruit, berries, cherries and a touch of vanilla or butterscotch. Underlying hoppy bitterness expanded in the lingering finish. Not really a sipper but a fairly substantial ale and quite tasty.
highlandlad (1258), Sydney, Australia
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 11, 2005 Updated: Jul 5, 2005Outstanding English strong ale. Fabulously inviting rummy aroma, bursting with fruit (green apples?) Medium-bodied and very smooth for the abv (6.3%). Dark malt and raisin notes and a big warming finish. Fine winter drinking.
ChrisPants (317), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 1, 2005 A strong and tasty above-average English ale performing well in the bottle. Aroma of medium dark malt, medium-body hops, and slight honey. Aftertaste of Dawn detergent (this may be my fault) but overall solid. I would try this again.
ThomasE (5178), Copenhagen, Denmark
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 28, 2004 Reddish colour with big head. Aroma is malty with some berry. Flavor is sweet and malty with some dark fruit.
DanielBrown (1919), Birmingham (via Leicester), West Midlands, England
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 17, 2004 Bottle from Strichely Co-op, Birmingham. Amber, with a receding, big foam head. Subtle malt aroma. The first thing that hits you is the extra strength - rooty and chewy - followed by a sweet, pillowy, marshmallow flavour. Warming on the throat and a honey-malt aftertaste. Noticeable abv hit. Pretty good, though I prefer the less strong version.
Muggus (193), Sydney, Australia
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 17, 2004 I get a wiff of berry like fruitiness, alcohol and malt on the nose. Clear redish amber body with tan lacing atop. Solid body of flavour. Big hit of roasted malt and bitter hops. Hints of dark fruit and spice come through also. A touch of alcohol warmth tops off this fine ale. Definately worth a try.
mrbrownale (7), Denmark
does not count  | 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 16, 2004 Nice fruity taste. I think I can taste some blackcurrant notes in the background of a good malt/hop balance. Nice ale
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