 CanIHave4Beers (242), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
May 2, 2008
The scent is not particularly strong, of course I do have a cold. I can detect aromas of floral hops, a little musty basment smell, and some sweetness. I genuinley think this is one of the nicest beers to look at that I’ve ever seen, the head is huge and rocky, and long lasting leaving a great lace. The color is a beautiful deep ruby red. The taste is complex, and very nice. There are strong bitter hop flavors from the start. I’m sure this isn’t barell aged, becuase generally breweries boast that from the start, but there is a fantasic oaky flavor in this beer. Notes of coffee, cherries, and dried fruit follow through to the back of the tongue. For all of it’s flavor this beer is well rounded, but in no way is does it have a "huge" flavor, it would be very nice as a session beer. The palate is sharp on the front of the tongue but smooth towards the back. One of my very favorite english ales.
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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