 brenn79 (140), Idaho, USA
Oct 20, 2009 12 oz. bottle- Pours like a nut brown, dark brown with a tan head, tastes similar to a barleywine only more mild and nutty. Better than I remembered, I dont think Deschutes brews a bad beer.
notalush (2627), Denver, Colorado, USA
Oct 18, 2009 Clear ruby pour, minimal lacing - super malty aroma, with notes of caramel, toffee, sponge pudding/treacle, roast, caramelized sugars - a lot more bitter and roasty up front than the aroma suggests, with some dry spiciness - however, the maltiness comes on strong quickly - nutty character, toffee, chocolate pudding - a bit of fruity character - leafy bitterness comes back for the finish, as the beer gets a bit spicy and warming - a decent american made version of the style, but I’m still reaching for Old Jubilation.
gracefullypunk (272), Washington, USA
Oct 18, 2009 Pours near black with a thin cream head. Aromas of chocolate, caramel, and alcohol, with some cinnamon. Soft palate. Tastes of caramel, chocolate, red fruits, and a slightly bitter finish.
Boutip (2333), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Oct 12, 2009 Bottle: Poured a a dark cloudy brown color ale with a large foamy head with good retention but no lacing. Aroma of caramel malt with some notes of toffee and warming notes. Taste is very comforting with loads of caramel and toffee malt with some light dry fruits. Body is fuller then average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well done though additional dry fruits notes would have benefited this beer.
HonkeyBra (1264), Lemont, Illinois, USA
Oct 11, 2009 Sampled at GABF. Pretty cool to try this one, because there’s no way I’d ever see it around here. Good, toffee aroma. Some fruit. Nice, chocolatey strong ale. Pretty good. Wouldn’t go out of my way to find it though.
LtDan (471), LA - Originally from South NJ!, California, USA
Oct 9, 2009 Vintage 2009
Appearance: Pours a dark maroon with a fluffy off-white head.
Aroma: Bready malt, sugar (brown sugar?), plum, chocolate, and earthy hops.
Taste: Chocolate, walnuts, toffee, plum, bready malt,slight amounts of roast.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, fluffy.
Overall: A really great winter warmer.
durhambeer (1186), Durham, USA
Oct 5, 2009 Bottle. I expected more of a spicy winter brew, so was surprised that this beer was more about complex malts. Sweet malty nose and taste, with a healthy hop presence as well. Poured amber and in some ways reminded me of an amber-style ale, but better. Not bad, but nothing amazing here.
drjay44 (757), Salida, Colorado, USA
Oct 3, 2009 Pitcher pour at 2009 GABF. Pours a minimal off white head, with some lacing, over a clear coppery amber (SRM 12-14) body.....nose medium malts with some toffee, caramel, mild floral hop finish....taste mild, slightly sweet malt to start(toffee, caramel), then medium hop bitterness....mouth feel is medium.The malt back bone is relatively dominate. This is another entirely drinkable and enjoyable creation by Deschutes. Tasting of 9/26/09.
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