ericsondr (8), Camano Island, USA
does not count  Nov 6, 2009 Extreme fruit tones. In my opinion a tad overdone on the fruit tones. A nice compliment to meat dishes. Makes a good desert as well. Darker caramel visual with slight haze in color. Nice syrupy body.
 neepsntatties (281), Portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 5, 2009 On tap at the Deschutes Portland location. Colour... cloudy garnet-amber. Nose... sweet, malty, dried stone fruits, toffee. Palate... mildly frothy, nice blend of dark fruits and bourbon with plenty of almendrado, too. Sweet but not cloying; definetly coating. Dates, Christmas cake, zante currants, pannetone, treacle, English toffee and a very long finish. Damn nice!
waltersrj (15), Washington, USA
Nov 2, 2009 22 oz bottle. Poured amber/orange with small amount of head and light carbonation. The nose was citrus fruits, pine, caramel, and sweet malt. Taste is floral hops, toffee, malt, light fruitiness, and marshmallow. The alcohol was hidden well. Very delicious!
eaglefan538 (2355), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Oct 31, 2009 Bottle shared by sloth. The pour was amber/pale orange with a decent little head, light carbonated bubbles. The aroma was lighter fruits with some caramel, citrus, a touch of wood. The flavor followed, barrel elements very subtle, and I probably would have missed them if not paying attention. Light fruits the dominant feature, some floral hop notes came about with warmer temperatures, the finish is a tad astringent/acidic. Mouthfeel was quite light-moderate for a BWine, pretty drinkable.
mcbeyond (10), Newport Beach, California, USA
Oct 30, 2009 Nose of fruit preserves and vinegar. Powerful and fruity on the palate with raisins and dates and a long finish.
xmarcnolanx (789), Kirkwood, Missouri, USA
Oct 26, 2009 Aroma is toasted biscuits, booze, caramel, and citrus hops.
Taste is sweet caramel, citrus, alcohol and fruity-juicy mint.
Finish is cloying, sweet, and a bit hoppy.
Good.
theisti (1640), Leawood, Kansas, USA
Oct 26, 2009 22 oz bottle from bvc - 2009 Reserve. Best after 04/20/10 stamped on label. Pour is hazy, murky rust orange, copper with a nice one inch light tan head. Head falls quick with smallish lacing. Nice looking beer. Aroma of very full caramel sweet malt with a resiny orange pine to the back of it. Also some light straw and honey. Nicely soft and integrated nose - really engaging. Taste is caramel hazelnut malt, with pine and orange fruit citrus hops - in that order. A nice honey spice taste appears as it hits room temperature. Palate is medium to full, coats the mouth nicely. Really no alcohol heat present until the very end of the after taste. Finish is dry and a touch bitter. I had the 2008 of this at Logan’s tasting a month ago and these were both excellent. Thanks for sending this to me Brandon.
acblue (50), Seattle, Washington, USA
Oct 25, 2009 Deep amber/ruby, light tan head. Oak, malt and alcohol in the aroma and taste. Heavy on the palate, with a bit of an acidic burn. Lovely.
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