 Panzerfaust (377), Santiago, Chile
May 25, 2006 Updated: Nov 17, 2006
<i>On Tap/Nitro Keg:</i>
Shows a very dark red/brown color with a medium white frothy head which lingers and leaves a good lacing.
Aroma has a defined malty and fruity character. It has notes of plums, prunes, raisins, some molasses, figs and apricots. Slight buterry and hoppy herbal touches.
Flavor tends to the sweeter side but with obvious bitter hints from the hops. There are traces of red wine, nuts and fruits with a soft sour taste. Varied and very different with every sip.
Unfrotunately it’s a bit watery with a medium body. Not really <i>heavy</i> as the name suggests. Texture is a little oily but not creamy as I expected. Medium metallic finish and decent aftertaste. A little light and highly carbonated. Good overall brew but not at all exciting.<br />
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<i>1 Pint shared with <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/View-User-31163.htm> Lilith</a><br /></i>
mcsquint (57), , Missouri, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Poured from 500ml bottle into dimpled mug.
Aroma - This is a maltfest. Caramel,roasted and chocolate with a notes of dried dark fruit
Appearance - Dark brown with ruby red highlights. 1 finger, persistent off-white head. Excellent lacing.
.Flavor - Pretty much what the name implies. Heavy on the malt with the dark fruit being more prevalent than in the aroma. Sweet, but not overly so. The balance of malt amd hops definitely leaning to the malt side.
Palate - Full mouthfeel. Slick. Goes down well. Carbonation is on the low side, but that’s a good thing.
Overall - Very drinkable; like an irish ale or strong ale with less hops. The higher ABV(6.5%)doesn’t hurt! This style is not as popular as some other UK styles; try this one for a taste of the real deal.
MBison (445), Southern Highlands, Australia
Nov 26, 2008 Bottle (500ml). Poured extremely dark bronze with a good sized, thick, frothy, off-white head which lasted superbly. Massive notes of red cedar and sawdust on the nose with vanilla oak, rich toffee malts, Christmas pudding, good notes of earthy hops and light notes of cranberries. Flavor was very smooth with a light hop bitterness, creamy caramel malts, buttery toffee, chocolate, fruit cake, raisins, oak and roasted hazel nuts in the finish. Medium bodied with soft carbonation a silky smooth texture and a great finish.
daknole (1131), Plantation, Florida, USA
Nov 21, 2008 Bottle. brown pour wtih a good head. Aroma is filled with raisins, some cany sugar, caramel and some hints of booze. Flavor is pretty nice too...Very malty and smooth. Some molasses is evident also.
terrybail (185), , Ontario, Canada
Oct 28, 2008 500ml bottle from the LCBO
Another one of my new favourites
A more detailed description will follow on a second tasting
I have misplaced my comments for this beer
illidurit (492), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Oct 22, 2008 Poured into a pint glass. Dark mahogany that turns ruby red with a strong backlight. Light tan two-finger head that leaves decent lacing.
Aromas of English cookies and toffee, only a touch of smoky peatiness.
Taste is rich dark malts with a little peat influence. Excellent balance; not too sweet and not too smokey.
Perfect carbonation, medium body. Just a really solid beer. Not a huge beer like many of the American examples of the style, but a solid, drinkable, tasty beer.
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