Beer Snob (358), Ontario, Canada Dec 31, 2007 Very nice malty aroma, dark brown - cola like - with a bit of toffee.
My only complaint was with the aftertaste - some hops, but a bit of an unusual kick that made me think that this particular bottle might have been a bit "overripe".
ChainGangGuy (1721), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA Nov 20, 2008 Appearance: Pours a clear, chestnut brown body with a bubbly, whitish head.
Smell: Fairly fruity nose smelling of raisins, berries, and sherry-soaked bananas, with further notes of dark caramel and, to a lesser degree, roasted malts.
Taste: Dark maltiness yields a taste of caramel and tiny bits of roast and chocolate. Brown sugar sweetness throughout. All of the previous fruits from the aroma. Perceived wood hint. Spicy British hops provide a light, cleansing bitterness. Finishes dry and fruity.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. The medium-low carbonation makes for a smooth mouthfeel.
Drinkability: Fairly enjoyable and worth trying! unclemattie (1714), Georgia, USA Nov 1, 2008 500ml bottle. medium brown color, thin tan head. Aroma of butter toffee, rich sweet malt extract and a bit of toast, and age. Flavor has a bit of roast, some nutty character, burnt sugars. Lots of roast and a bit of smokiness. Light bodied. I could drink a pint or two while enjoying the evening news. ATLBeerDog (279), Atlanta, Georgia, USA Nov 1, 2008 From a brown bottle - Pours dark brown with almost no head or carbonation. Smells of sweet caramelized malts with lust a tad of light hops. First sip is very sweet with caramel notes and very little hops. Finishes with a welcome bitterness. Well under carbonated. Not much happening here. Worth skipping this one! Gypsy19 (252), AMERICA RISING, USA Oct 4, 2008 A pleasant, mild ale that is delightfully creamy and malty much like porter. Good carbonation and coffee and nut flavors are highlights. Not a life-changing experience but very drinkable and satisfying nevertheless. Overall, good.
gam (618), brisbane, Australia Aug 31, 2008 Darkest of red/brown colours biege head good carbonation.Aroma malty,sweetness.Flavour strong maltiness,vanilla ,hops nice citric bitter,a creaminess to the lips,fairly good body and lasting tastes at the finish.
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