 beastiefan2k (1600), Lawrence (formely NYC), Kansas, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 20, 2009 Shared by Skyview, thanks Bob. Dark brown color, very murky, no clarity in the beer. But not in a pretty way. Aroma has alcohol, actually the alcohol is coming off sour, weird. Too much alcohol on the nose. Flavor has a better rounded maltiness with nuts and some chocolate. However, the alcohol is getting in the way as well. Its not like a burning alcohol but a flavor killer and thinner. The alcohol is a bit too thinned out for me on this. The brown ale flavor are there but in combo with alcohol that messes it up for me.
750mL capped bottle, copita glass.
MatSciGuy (635), Rosemount, Minnesota, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 19, 2009 [Bottle] shared by Skyview. Pours dark brown with a medium tan head that lingers nicely. Aroma has plenty of alcohol, it’s also a bit vegetal, and some nuttiness. Flavor is somewhat rich, nutty, chocolate, and not much else.
BDR (2156), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 19, 2009 A strong nutty aroma with a little sourness from the growler. A really rich malty body with plenty of chocolate and roasted nuts. Parching finish.
dimenhetfield (182), , Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 18, 2009 Big, robust, nutty and satisfying. Hints of nuts, toffee, chocolate and coffee. Relaxing and enjoyable. Soothing to the soul.
zizzybalubba (368), Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 17, 2009 750 mL bottle courtesy of Austin (thanks alot!). Dark brown pour with an off-white head. Smoke dominates the aroma with some roasted malts as well. Thick bodied and creamy, this is one smoky beer. Also some chocolate malt flavors can be detected. The label would lead you to believe this is a brown ale but it really is not. This site lists this as an American Strong Ale which is really pretty vague. But at least it isn’t listed as a brown ale. What it really is is delicious. Cigar City does it again.
SudsMcDuff (1691), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 17, 2009 a very nice brew.. . light burnt shell and light wood .. . some light grape, nuts, and choc roast .. . abv well buried .. . fun and has a twist, cool beans! cowbell! cowbell! ring it!!! you dance hot.. thank you
coyotehunter (548), , Michigan, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 16, 2009 750ml Bottle with big thanks to JMFG! Pours a medium brown with not much of a head. Nose is some caramel, nuts and a hint of earth. Flavor is wonderful! Some not so subdued notes of nuts, a hint of toffee, and maybe....just maybe a background of mild coffee. It seems to sweeten up a bit from the time it hits the lips until the time it travels down to the belly. As this warms up a bit any subdued flavors really start to pull through. I start to notice a hint of chocolate...maybe a bit of ash as well. Very solid beer.
gottalottaibu (243), charlotte, North Carolina, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 15, 2009 deep brown pour with a nice head. nose of chocolate, roasted nut and carmel. wonderful flavors with a lot going on. chocolate, espresso, hazelnut, carmel. smooth, and well balanced with the alocohol rolling in perfectly with a light presence. very nice.
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