3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Time to put this beer where it belongs: Far far away from the Top 50. This was growlered and sent across the country, however it seemed to be unaffected from the journey. No stale flavors and full carbination, and so...i tell my tale. Clear, burnt mohagany liquid sat in the glass and emitted a solventy and nutty aroma clothed in mildewy lagerness and a splenda-enriched caramelness. Crisp nutty flavor but somewhat watery i suppose..not that its supposed to be full..but it certainly did have a nice fluffiness to it..like fluffy nuts...its just akin to a light cigarette..it’s missing that UMpH! that i need for satisfaction. Its weak and its not complex and it doesn’t stand out in the slightest.
4.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
On tap at the brewery. Dark, dark brown in appearance without much of a head. Sweet nutty roast aroma. Nutty caramel and burnt chocolate flavors, very smooth. I look forward to drinking my growler of this.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
I’m drinking this from a week old growler, and its still excellent. Dark brown, almost black. Wonderful bock scent, and a nice vinous, roast taste. Good stuff.
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20
UPDATED: MAY 28, 2004 WOW! It's been a while since I've had a kick-ass bock, but this one fills the bill. Taste somewhat like a cross between a stout and a bock, but is damn good nonetheless! Picked up a growler of this for my friend after having two pintis of it at the brewery (their last barrell of the year). I am reluctant to give it to my friend.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
WOW, probably the best bock i have ever had. I think i should have got a growler of this instead of the dark. This was just excellent!!!
3.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
A solid bock, yet not worldclass. Somewhat light, overly fizzy, black in color, fantastic bock aroma. Significant bitter aftertaste.
4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
UPDATED: MAR 1, 2004 What a smooooth bock. I started with the dark when I was here and then tried the sampler, wish I would have started with the bock. The caramel and malt flavors really shine.
4.7 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
another great beer from rowlands....delicious flavor....as a matter of fact i’d like a half jug right now....one of the few bright spots of my hometown of Chilton, WI
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