 sleepylopes (281), New York, USA
Jun 7, 2008
thanks to buckeyesammy for this one, he cracked both and 06 and on 07 at the same time. the difference is noticeable straight away. the 4 pours much lighter and with a head lacing and fingers the 5 is dark and visually void. in aroma the 4 is much more mellow and nice the 5 is booz and rotting fruit. in flavor the 4 is super sweet, the 5 while still sweet it is a toasted complex sweetness verses the "saccharine" . rate is of the better of the two
Indulgence (83), Ajo, Arizona, USA
Sep 6, 2008 2006: A massive beer that would compare favorably with some of the better aged sherries from Spain or Portugal. It is bold, imaginative and definately a sipper, 12oz is too much for a single person, and this beast should be shared with company so that it can sink it’s teeth into more people. almost Jamaican rum like - rich, colorful, flavorful, bold and assertive, incredible mouthfeel... a good substitute for a rum cocktail.
scoth (13), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Sep 6, 2008 2008 bottle, batch 6. Pours deep amber brown, with a thin off-white head, little if any lacing. Strong odor of dates, raisins, alcohol, earth, and leather. Thick body, a little sticky. Intensely sweet carmel and alcohol flavor, almost a bourbon flavor, spicy, and fruity. Amazingly flavorful and potent.
ericandersnavy (114), denton, Texas, USA
Sep 5, 2008 bottle from lonestar beverages in carrollton, tx. poured a clear dark amber with ruby highlights and a bubbly beige head that lasted very good. i made the mistake of sampling this one right under the fan. the nose hit me with some strong caramel and some hints of fruitiness. i thought the alcohol blended in nicely. almost seemed to have a whiskey aftertaste. the mouthfeel was thick and rich. when swirled it hung on to the side of the glass very well. Excellent Beer!
Blaketj80 (9), Oklahoma, USA
does not count  Sep 4, 2008 Very different beer, but seems to be a bit one dimensional. Very high gravity and thick mouthfeel, but no other flavors to accent how big it is. It is not bad, but doesn’t leave you wanting to rave about it or want more.
oteyj (333), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Pours murky reddish brown with no head. Aroma is riddled with dark fruit, caramel, and molasses. Flavor is intensely sweet. Honey is prevalent, caramel, molasses, and tons of brown sugar. Borderline cloying. Palate is like syrup. aggressive, and almost lacerative,
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