 Schroppfy (1728), Ohio, USA
Jun 28, 2002 Updated: Aug 3, 2003
Addition: 6/28/02. Only the 2nd 10 for flavor I have given (along with St. Feuillen Brune). An outstanding beer. Original: 6/27/02: Bottle No. 5279. Coppery red color, bone white head, rapidly dissipating, yet still hanging on. Aroma of deep woodsiness, dark roasted malt...the closest to the Boyne River Brown aroma I've yet found. Yes, light coffee aroma as well. Take all of the few other ratings here...they are all correct in identifying components of this brew. For example, some unidentifiable fruitiness and other bits as well -- VENOM says prune, yeah. JPDIPSO says sulphur, check. Very mellow. The lightest, airiest Porter I've had, but one could not call this watery, believe me. Kev is right; the yeast (pure English moors in the evening mist, a la An American Werewolf in London for the nose) calls about mid-pint and never stops ringing in your ears. Seek it out; but unfortunately, I believe that vintagecellar.com is out.
Oakes (6819), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 11, 2003 Tawny brown. A little nutty, with a touch of diacetyl. A hit of astringency leads to dry, woody notes. Not bad for a beer that is supposed to be off.
JoeM500 (1877), Chicago (little italy), Illinois, USA
Jul 7, 2003 A bit thin, but still brings forth some wonderful creamy chocolate flavor. Chalky dry finish and nice aftertaste of roasty malts and almonds.
joey_capps (1464), Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
Jul 3, 2003 Brown-amber w/ toffee foam. Milk chocolate, toffee, & nuts on the nose. Smooth medium body. Chocolate mocha flavour w/ roasty, nutty notes.
hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 2, 2003 RBSG2003
Ridiculously clear, deep, dark copper brew. Not much head... I like a little head ;)
The aroma is of milk chocolate and English toffee.
The flavor is well-balanced, malty and rich with a touch of caramel. Medium-bodied with a silky mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
Short, bitter finish.
Very nice vintage ale that pulls up just short of being world-class in my book.
Indra (1826), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Jul 1, 2003 Milk chocolate, caramel, toffee, and a dark breadiness in the aroma, along with a faint mustiness. Dark, opaque brown in color, with a creamy, rocky head. More chocolate to be found in the flavor profile, along with a measure of sweetness, toffee, and grainy and bready malt. Very smooth, creamy texture with low effervescence which brings it very close to cask-conditioned in feel.
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