 LilBeerDoctor (278), East Setauket, New York, USA
Apr 19, 2008
Bottle. Pours a dark brown with a small white head. Hoppier than I expected (a blend of floral, citrus, and piney hops), but blended really well with the malt base. The first time I had this was early in my beer palate development, so it wasn’t anything special to me (especially since I didn’t appreciate hops at that point). Having it a second time (now a time when IPAs and ASAs are becoming my new fave styles), I was quite pleasantly surprised and blown away by this beer! It was amazing and I can’t wait to have some more again! Also I love the commercial description of this beer--so accurate!
kosko20 (21), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Aggressive is right! Like punching you in the jaw. Loved it, very bitter but somehow very balanced throughout. I want more. Yes, very complex to where its hard to figure out all the flavors and aromas.
xShanex (18), Mansfield, Texas, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Outstanding. Pours a rich amber with great color. Head is carmel and healthy. Smell is of fruits and is delightful. The complexity of the taste is almost overwhelming consisting of a few different fruits including grape and I do agree with pineapple. Complex yet balanced with a bitter but refreshing finish. Great beer and packs a pretty good punch. Have another? MANY!
gameface23 (25), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Wow! A dark amber body with a tan head that dissipated quickly. I was smelling a strong pineapple/citrus nose with plenty of hops, but other people disagreed with me about the pineapple. A big, yet balanced, taste finished off one of the best beers I have ever had.
AdamSkillin (363), High Bridge, New Jersey, USA
Jul 16, 2008 I absolutely lack the qualities of sophistication, palate, and taste to appreciate a beer of this caliber. Very flavorful in every aspect (read: big but balanced), you are a vile waste of human protoplasm if you don’t like this beer.
Lt_Col_Catsup (6), New York, New York, USA
does not count  Jul 16, 2008 Not much aroma coupled with a dark color. Tasted like every other dark bitter ale I’ve ever had. Nice ABV, but I’d go for the double arrogant to deal with the bitter taste for the buzz.
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