4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
One of my definite fav's, though it is misnamed. It's either a really bad Scottish ale or a pretty good amber. I choose to go with the latter. Unlike Beehive, the bottled version is only a small step below the draft. While I lived in Colorado, this was my bev of choice for baseball games, hockey games, social nights out, etc. although I think it might be a bit heavy for the warmer climate here in Florida.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Malty and creamy Scottish ale. Tasty. I wish that the ABV was higher. Otherwise a nice brew.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
A local favorite (it is available in bottles here in Colorado Springs). The draft version is a little better than the bottle - just noticeably. A very drinkable brew. Someone else said it has chocolate somewhere in its makeup. Not really. But still a nice drink on a hot day.
2.7 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
This is probably my second favorite style. Add to that, a small brewery from Colorado and you would think that I would have a winner in my hand- NOPE. This beer lacked any cajones. Just lame and had no personality. What a shame.
2.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Clear brown with a fluffy light tan head. Fruity caramel aroma. Light caramel flavors, reminds me of some atempts at a bock by other american brewers. Another american amber/bock/dark/scottishvienna/octoberfest drivel brew. Perhaps I'm a bit harsh, but I am tired of brewers adding a specialty grain bill and calling it something other than an average american amber.
3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Reasonable head and lace. Slightly cloudy, this had a nice touch of sourness without it taking over the flavors. vacation 03
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
a decent scottish ale, very creamy and very heavy, this is not the beer to drink in the hot sun or when you want 10 of them!
2.4 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 9/20
UPDATED: AUG 28, 2007 Bottle (Jun/07 production). Head is initially small, frothy, off-white, mostly diminishing. Body is dark amber. Aroma is lightly to moderately malty (caramel, toasted grain, husks), lightly hoppy (resin), lightly yeasty (dough), with notes of bubble gum and dust. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly to moderately acidic, moderately bitter, slightly unclean. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Crude.
3.7 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
super smooth. some nice chocolaty taste. This one was brought to me by some friends from Colorado. Thank You Xan
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
UPDATED: JAN 12, 2003 Chocolatey, and kind of like a ’big, brown ale.’ Sweet, smooth, creamy.. interesting aftertaste, with nice lingering flavors. Rerate: typical Bristol, with a small head and big malts. Super sweet, maybe too sweet.
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