 BlackDonald (723), On a beer trip all over the USA, California, USA
Jun 5, 2008 I thought this was a little too weak and slightly over sweet for the style. It gets great appearance points for a dark chestnut pour and a handsome white cloudy head, that leaves some sticky lacing behind. Strong alcoholic presence on the palate, very grainy with lots of malt sweetness.
Angeloregon (1549), Portland, Oregon, USA
Dec 18, 2007 From a 22-oz bottle--Poured a deep amber that was slightly mahogany. Lively whitish head. A little too sweet and gritty for my liking.
BrewDad (1553), Olympia, Washington, USA
Jul 3, 2006 [Bottle - Gabes Junk Food Paring]
Drank this with a sharp cheddar cheese burger sample. This was good but I think a lighter beer would have been better. The beer was a good version of a bock with a dark colo and a good head. Loved the flavors this was a good beer neded a food that was more like Pasta.
VTHopHead (640), Barre, Vermont, USA
Jun 30, 2006 Bomber - Poured a dark reddish amber in color with a thick creamy light tan head that faded to a nice lace on the top. Aroma is malty and sweet with a mix of yeast and mild hops thrown in. Flavor is slightly sweet too, but with a surprising amount of hop bitterness. The bitterness hangs in on the finish. Other raters spoke of a slight sourness and that did not show up, fortunately, until late in the finish. The sourness detracts from what is otherwise a decent beer. Worth repeating... definitely.
greenhorn1 (359), Eugene, Oregon, USA
May 27, 2006 Nice reddish copper color with a thick creamy head. Strong sweet malt taste with a slight hoppy alcohol presence. It has a dry bitter aftertaste, but the initiall swallow goes down smoothly with tastes of coffee and citrus. I enjoyed the beer, but I am not sure it is true to style.
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