 nuplastikk (462), Maryland, USA
Jul 7, 2008
500ml bomber bottle. Attractive thick brown-amber color. Its hard for me to imagine what the definitive Old Ale is so I always find the style to perplex. This one doesn’t scream Old Ale to me, mainly due to the hefty hoppage. Nitpicking aside, this is a great beer. Full malty body with a creamy almost bock-like quality to it. The hops really help to balance it out while retaining some of those deep malt characteristics. Memorable.
jeffwilliams11 (275), hooterville, Michigan, USA
Oct 1, 2008 bottle marked vintage 2006. pours hazy dark amber with fleeting small head. aroma is malty, slightly hoppy and spicy. tasted alright, maybe a little chocolate in the background, malty. very watery, thin mouthfeel though, which was a definate detraction.
Sammy (3135), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sep 27, 2008 this is an easy drinking British style old ale. That style has usually demonstrated more barley taste to me. There is some cocoa in here, and a nice finish. A good one to share.
AmEricanbrew (1009), Swamp Shreveport, Left Coast, Louisiana, USA
Sep 17, 2008 "2007 vintage" Clear copper color with a frothy tan head. Mild aroma is toffee and rootbeer spice. Medium body with a creamy mouthfeel. Decent flavors of mildly sweet toffee with dry cocoa. Finishes with some spicy dark lager flavors. Not too bad.
dm9831 (601), Monee, Illinois, USA
Sep 7, 2008 dark brown color, slight tan head & tiny bubbles. aroma of airy malt, hint of hops. flavor of caramel, citrus hops, malt. medium bodied, bitter finish with staying power. enjoyable.
Thomas_E (5065), Copenhagen, Denmark
Sep 5, 2008 Light hazy orange colour with an off white head. Malty, caramel and fruity sweet aroma. Caramel sweet flavor with hoppy piney notes.
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