 ilovedarkbeer (1369), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 Bottle thanks to BMan1113VR. Pours a ruby brownish color with a medium sized canvas colored head. Nose has some nice american hops with a good dose of citrus. This transfers to the taste which as dominated by dark caramel, nuts, and grades. Medium slightly sticky mouthfeel and moderate finish. Good
kenb (1101), Oregon, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 5, 2006 Updated: Nov 2, 20072006, 12oz bottle locally via Roth’s. Pours a dark brown with red tint. Large chunky head. Strong aroma of caramel, toffee, and plums with some alcohol underneath.Tastes quite a bit different though. Starts out with some vanilla/toffee and finishes hot, somewhat acidic, and spicey/peppery. A hoppy aftertaste. Not at all what i expected.Not bad, just nothing like it smells like, lol. i think this is maybe too young and would do well cellared for 6+ months?
WeeHeavySD (3044), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 13, 2008 1/1/08 with Bikesanbeer, and Deschutes was open even though we thought we it wouldn’t be open till the next day, 6th brewery of the trip. Pours red and brown with a thin tan head. Nose is sweet and spicy. Taste is also quite sweet and spicy. Very nice.
SuperDave70 (1160), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 28, 2008 Pours a dark brown with sparkling red highlights and a lacy tan head. Caramel malt, ripe fruit and a hint of spice in the aroma. Flavor is slightly sweet and fruity, with hints of malt, chocolate and spice. A good hoppy, though not overly bitter finish. Seriously not bad at all!
ZiggyG (131), Gladstone, Oregon, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 5, 2007 Bottle. Pours dark brown, almost black. Nice 2 inch tan head that leaves lots of lacing. Smell is strong roast coffee malts and chocolate. Taste is mellow coffee with a nice integrated hops bitterness at the end. A hint of skunkiness spoiled the flavor a bit. Mouthfeel is full with medium-low carbonation. Leaves the mouth feeling coated with a nice tingle in the throat.
dkachur (2445), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 30, 2008 12 ounce bottle courtesy of beerbill. Thanks! Pours a brownish
red color with a large tan head. Good head retention and lacing.
Big banana aroma with lots of spice and some bread. Taste is
caramel, spice (ginger, nutmeg), bitter hops and banana. Full
bodied
robforbes (1114), Bremerton, Washington, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 2, 2007 Updated: Oct 13, 2009old rating:
6/4/7/3/15 - 3.5 ( 2007 )
6/3/6/3/13 - 3.1 ( 2008 )
( 2009 )
pours a clear brown-red with a medium size tan head, and great lacing.
smell is floral, malt, some citrus, a little pine, caramel, dark fruit, spice, nutmeg, and a little roastiness in the back.
taste is creamy, lots of spice, some sour malt, some hops in the back, a little caramel, some nuts, and ends a little bitter.
HoppyGuy (111), USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 19, 2008 Bottle. 2008 batch. Pours a clear, deep walnut color with a one-inch light tan head. The inviting aroma is of caramel and nutmeg/cinnamon. Flavor is malty upfront, but the hops keeps it from being too sweet. Nice caramel tones and good spice flavor give this brew character. There is a bit of bitterness in the flavor that lingers--but in a good way. Soft mouthfeel. I’d like to pair this brew with a good beef stew and sourdough bread on a cold night.
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