 Nate (2234), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 30, 2002 Updated: Apr 29, 2003
My original rating of this beer was in my RateBeer infancy - before I became enamored by hops. Now ... great aroma - grapefruit and tang. My wife calls it sweet cat urine. Slightly hazy copper red beer with off-white foamy lacing head. Medium carb and medium heavy watery body. A light sweetness and fruit before being hammered by a huge bitterness. My taste buds shrivel is response. Huge grapefruit taste with bitter finish/after. Awesome. Alcohol/vapory. Malts and citrus. A really great beer.
matt7215 (554), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Aug 29, 2008 bomber from premier gourmet. poours deep reddish brown with a lovely tan head. big malty aromas. caramel, candy, fruitiness. big hops in the aroma as well: grapefruit, citrus. the flavours are well balanced and quite enjoyable. not really anything negative to point out and while i enjoyed it it didnt really blow me away. id gladly purchase this anytime.
The_Jester (474), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Aug 29, 2008 500 mL bottle. Deep rust-brown with a small but solid and sticky head. The aroma is strong, and consists entirely of citrussy hops. The flavour is beautifully (and surprisingly, considering the hops) balanced, if not terribly complex. The solid caramel and roasted malt hold their own. The alcohol is there, but doesn’t get in the way. Nice bitter finish. Very drinkable.
satan165 (105), River Grove, Illinois, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Updated: Aug 29, 2008this is truly an american strong ale. too strong to be an APA, too well balanced to be an IPA. the malt is truly the star of this show -- it still shines through despite the intense IBUs, where lesser malts would be crushed. this is very well put together beer i could live with for a long long time due to its wildly intelligent balance.
ive had this a few times over the years, but the last time i tried it i didnt really understand it. this is a rite of passage, tonite i am enlightened...and in love
phishpond417 (1409), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Sampled on draught, pours a thick cloudy copperish colour with a medium sized white head. Aroma is hoppy, with piney notesm, wood, bourbon and smoke. Taste is astringent, again hoppy, citrusy and aggresive indeed. Tackles your palate right off the bat. I think if I would have had more then one pint of this I would have had trouble riding my bike home.
smith4498 (339), Miami, Florida, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Pours clear reddish brown with light tan head. Aromas of caramel, bread, and some grapefruit. Big malt flavor with a hefty dose of piney hops. Full body with average carbonation and a thick mouthfeel.
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