3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
From the bottle, the aroma reminded me somehow of fishing -- perhaps there’s a little phenolic fishing worm thing going on. Kind of a cool label that reminded me of the Hurricane Reef flying boat. Burnt orange. Very drinkable, somewhat simple, sweet, bitter and thinnish -- let’s call it session weight. A litle coffee or cocoa -- almost akin to a mild. A medium to medium light hopping.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Dark copper appearance; sweet caramel like aroma with some sweet wort-like notes. Bittersweet notes, and some light citrusy undercurrents make this a most delectable and pleasant bitter. Finishes very smooth and clean, a most drinkable ESB.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Draft, from mini keg. Good nose, carmel citrusy. Great red color. Small head that faded. Bitter flavors. Grapefruit mainly, carmel in background. Creamy mouthfeel. Dry bitter finish. Great brew. Had this at Sandy beach in Juneau as part of tour with beer cruise. Some of brewery crew were there. Good time
4.2 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Good stuff. My family went on vacation to Alaska, I stayed home and worked. This was my consolation, and let me tell you, I feel better already. Absolutely gorgeous deep red color with a nice tan head. Smells hoppy.
"Bitter" is a harsh word, really. I would say instead that it’s sweet and hoppy, with a wonderful, yummy fullness. Hmmm... only five left.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
I got this stuff for $3.99 a six pack so I didn’t think it would be very good but it was awesome. It was better than most beers that cost 3 times as much. Smooth tasting.
3.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
This was a tasty beer. Nicely balanced between hops and malt, I wish I could get this locally.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Clear dark mahogany/ruby, nice sticky lacing & head. Off-white color, lots of carbonation. The aroma is toasty with spicy hops & sweetness, very balanced malt body. The flavor has a creamy malt balance & delicious hops. I don’t know if it’s the mass amoutns of lesser beers before this but it’s incredibly tasty. The finish is toasty, spicy, smooth, delicious!
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
UPDATED: AUG 29, 2005 Bright amber with a ruby glow. Moderate carbonation. Big maltiness with a hint of toasty-sweet caramel and a bigger hint of dark chocolate cake. Flowery-grassy hops, with quite a bit of bitterness. Pretty good ESB.
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