 Habanero (453), Tranbjerg, Denmark
Oct 1, 2006 Bottle: Pours dark, amber with an off-white/ pale yellow head, that is mostly lasting. The nose is of malt, alcohol and dried, dark fruit. Very sweet flavour with malt, raisins and molasses. Syrup texture. Full bodied. Sweet and alcoholic finish. Nice brew, but too sweet for my taste.
MHED (111), lisle, USA
Aug 6, 2006 22 oz. bottle. 2004 vintage. opened aug.2006. Poured dark amber and clear. Intense malt sherry and raisin aroma.small tan head. A n explosion of complex flavors with burnt molasses prunes and bitter dry cocoa. Subtle sweetness dissapates quickly to a alcholic/brandied cherries, balanced by pepperry hops and astringent caramel. Syrupy yet for the size of this beer, not too heavy. Holy cow was this a HUGE beer. Thanks Avery, hope to see it back soon!
FlagstoneHill (190), Erie, Colorado, USA
Dec 6, 2005 Bottle. Moderately malty, dark bread, molasses, dark chocolate, raisins. "tart" smell... ...
Creamy off-white head. Cloudy dk brown... ... very sweet, moderate bitterness. Long sweet finish... ...Full bodied, creamy w/ soft carbonation... ...Very thick. Sour start with malty notes throughout. Very complex. This would be great if cellared!
Ungstrup (11031), Frederiksberg, Denmark
May 4, 2005 [Cask at Fallen Rock Tap House, Denver] A hazy dark red beer with a small dense beige head. The aroma is very sweet with notes of prunes, raisins, and brown sugar. The flavor is fantastic, it has notes of alcohol, prunes, brown sugar, plums, and much more.
Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Apr 21, 2005 The beer disembogues the bottle a deep sanguineous color with the head Bunyanesque in size, creamy in texture and a toothsome light tan color, the lace a thick and glutenious sheet to conceal the glass. Nose is sweet malt; hints of pineapple, caramel, and the hops also make an appearance, also just a light whiff of fusel alcohol. What a treat for the schnozzle, and the start rich in malt, somewhat sweet, the top full in its feel to the palate. Finish has a stern acidity, the hops masterful in their spiciness, dry and lightly sweet the aftertaste, and just a modicum of alcohol bitterness but overall this monster hides it strength beneath a plethora of flavors to lull the palate and the drinker into to a state of euphoria, then “BLAM” the 15.7% ABV, knocks you on your butt, so beware of this “Beast”, but do give it a try, another winner from those “Masterful Brewers” at Avery, thanks your a “Hoot”!
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