bottle thanks to cocks liquour in witchita falls, tx. poured a dark brown/ruby with a rocky beige head that stayed leaving some nice lacing behind. aroma of spice, malt, and liqourice. flavor was alcohol spice and some nuttiness, chocolate, and caramel. med body with a dryness at the end. not bad just not what i was expecting.

bottle. Pours a deep mahogany, with traces of intense magenta. Head dissipates surprisingly fast. Aroma features cherry, wood, plum, caramel malt, and brown sugar. Carbonation is initially prickly, but palate calms to a smooth, almost syrupy, full-bodied feel that coats the mouth. Flavor is fruity sweet at first, with a touch of malty undertones. Mid-palate forwards some cough medicine, more fruit, and some roasts. Finishes similar, with warming alcohol touch. Overall, I am impressed by the “fullness” of this beer, but not sure I really enjoy all the flavor notes present (cherry, sweet roasts, cough medicine, etc).

355 ml bottle at home. Clear mahogany color, nice beige head. Aroma is sweet, spicy, fruity and hoppy. Flavor is sweet, malty, fruit and spices, hints of alcohol, hoppy dry finish. Very nice.

Bottle thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a deep amber with great, rocky beige head that left lacing all over the glass. Sweet aroma of malt, fruit, with some alcohol spice. Flavor is nice, sweet, some spice,very slight baking chocolate, caramel, nutty, alcohol spice. Mouthfeel is medium body with medium-high carbonation. Over all, tasty warming ale.

Bottle @ EBF. Amber with an off white head. Sweet malts and caramel, hints of nuts, chocolate and fruits with a little hop character shining through. Not bad but not outstanding either, I’m starting to get the hump with Avery now.