3.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 12/20
On tap at Newport Pizza and Ale House in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA--Deep, glowing chestnut body with a small, silky tan head. Lots of lace. Metallic, funky, skunky that seems unintentionally infected. Not so impressive.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
UPDATED: MAR 19, 2008 Out of the brew tank at Angel City Brewing. Poured with a deep amber hue, very interesting molasses and candy fruit nose. The taste is rich with belgium yeasts and cloves with a nice spice touches. The ABV is very well concealed and balanced. All and all this is a very, very nice Belgian strong ale and one I will enjoy again and again. Very much worth your time~ Nice job on this one Mike Bowe!
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
UPDATED: APR 6, 2008 650 ml bottle from Bev4less in Santee. Pours a murky amber color with a small cream head that immediately dissipates. This brew fizzed audibly like a cola during pouring. The aroma is strong with Belgian yeasts, persimmons and candied plums. The flavor is close to the aroma with added light spices, brown sugar, and a small amount of caramel. The mouthfeel is full and the carbonation is light. Finishes sweet and dry with a bit of tartness and a high ABV warming kicking in. Overall: This is really a very subtle and complex concoction; not one of the greats, but very enjoyable. Recommended.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bomber from Hi-Time. Mild caramel aroma with hints of yeast spice and belgian candi. Blood orange tinged amber color with a white head that flattens and minimally laces. Medium body with creamy carbonation. Flavors are light stone fruit, caramel, clove, yeast, and something like hop? Finish is not dry, but not overly sweet either. Except for the caramel I’d say this is edging towards a tripel. Whichever, it is a drink that is undeniably belgian.
3.7 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
on tap-pours a disappearing light tan head and copper color. Aroma is very mild medium malt-(caramel?). taste is medium/dark malt-molasses/licorice, dark fruit-cherry/raisin, rock candy, yeast, some background hops bite. Medium body.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Funky light funky aroma. Malty rich chewy flavors. Plum and medium dark fruit. Thick and sugary on the palate.
3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Amber a tad misty dried fruit characteristics nice and carbonated, pretty strong
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Cloudy amber color with minimal head. Aroam of yeast and fruit. Tastes of yeast, caramel, and fruit.
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