 Boutip (1716), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
May 13, 2008
Bottle courtesy of goryshkewych: Poured a deep clear copper color ale with an average foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of sweet caramel malt with some subtle notes of toffee. Taste is also dominated by some mediums sweet caramel malt notes with light toffee notes also noticeable. Some very light acidic notes were also noticeable which might indicate the start of an infection. Average body with medium carbonation and no apparent alcohol. A bit short on character for this style.
nuplastikk (375), 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.
Beerlando (1135), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 24, 2008 Pours a cloudy caramel brown color with a small, frothy, khaki colored head. Jagged flares of lacing mark the glass. Aromas include a caramel malt base, with dark, fruity figs and raisons. A dash of vanilla and clove enter the fold as well. Flavors include much of the same, with perhaps a dash of earthy hops lending bitterness. Caramel and dark fruits still reign supreme here, though not in a particularly complex or impressive manner. Medium-plus body. Smooth and easy to drink, with the alcohol being well concealed. Overall, it is a decent beer, but just lacks star quality throughout.
Ibrew2or3 (1596), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
Jun 18, 2008 This is the eighth beer (a 2006 vintage) in our June 11th Old Ale Blind Tasting. It finished in 10th place (last, by a long shot too).
Pours clear amber with thin tan head. The aroma is very tart. I get plum flavored sweet/tart candy and not much else. The taste is thin and tart. How is this an Old Ale anyway. I get brief sweet malts and caramel before funky tartness takes over with a strong alcohol note. Not so good
fishingnet (711), Brandon, Florida, USA
Jun 11, 2008 Bottle courtesy Ibrew2or3. Pours amber with a small light tan head. Aroma of sweet tarts and alcohol taste is the same as aroma with some funky oxidation. Medium mouthfeel with a mild to moderate amount of bitterness and slightly hot alcohol. I could not finish my sample.
michael-pollack (1310), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 8, 2008 22oz. Bottle: Aroma of chocolate, citrus, Brett, hops, and a little vinous. Poured medium brown/dark orange in color with a tiny, fizzy, tan head that disappeared quickly. Opaque. Flavor is light to medium sweet. Tastes of Brett, chocolate malts, alcohol, and some dark fruits. Unbalanced. Medium body. Sticky texture. Average to lively carbonation. Bretty, dry finish.
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