 MrBunn (801), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
May 16, 2008
Bottle. Didn’t know what to expect, but this goes far beyond simple "marron." A dark, dark pour with minimal head and heavy banana/clove aromas. Sweet brown sugar malt and a touch of prunes or something dark and fruity like that. Alright, so following the first sip, I’m thinking that this probably was aged in some sort of "holy tree." Dark and sweet flavors swirl and surround a wonderful alcoholic warmth. I wish that this came out in the dead of winter. I wish I had a couple of cases of this stuff. Or at least a second bottle.
robforbes (641), Bremerton, Washington, USA
Jul 25, 2008 pours a black with a small khaki head.
smell of dark fruit, cocoa, sour malt, touch of caramel, alcohol is present.
taste is thick, sour, dark chocolate, prunes, alcohol, wood, some roasted malt, end is somewhat bitter.
Philip (339), Illinois, USA
Jul 25, 2008 From a bottle at the Indiana Brewer’s Guild Festival, 2008. I didn’t expect to see Dogfish Head represented, but I was pleased to find them. I’m impressed again at their ingenuity in crafting another beer that blends styles and offers a new experience for the palate. Notes of cedar, caramel, nutmeg, and clove blend together with riesling grape and toffee. Beautiful hue to the appearance. Finish is brown sugar and spice. Well done.
BMan1113VR (663), Los Angeles (and Dallas, TX), California, USA
Jul 21, 2008 On tap at the Toronado. Great Stuff. Pours black with a constant dark brown ring. Aroma of wood, sherry, oxidation, soy, cinnamon, crab apples, molasas, and tobbaco. Taste is chocolate, wood, banana, cinnamon, and lots of beautiful alcohol. Syrupy mouthfeel and light carbonation. Reminds me of an oak Old Vis.
WillieV (152), Maryland, USA
Jul 20, 2008 Bottle: Pours a very dark brown color with a very small dark brown head. Color alone had me thinking it was a stout. Light coffee caramel and ALCOHOL scent. Very sweet but not as overly sweet like their raisins..
Hophead22 (88), Redlands, California, USA
Jul 20, 2008 12oz. bottle. Poured a very dark brown. Very nice malty woody aroma with slight alcohol in the backround. Very good flavor, dark candy, but not too sweet. Very good, going to put a couple bottles away and see what happens.
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