 Beerlando (1158), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 13, 2008
Pours a dark mahogany brown color. A translucent cola color shows at the edges. The frothy, light brown head settles to a thin, fizzy layer, leaving sticky ribbons of lacing on the glass. The aroma shows a complex blend of dark chocolate, molasses, indiscernible dark fruits, scorched wood, and vanilla. The woody note is similar to beechwood on the nose. There is a faintly tannic feel to the fruit component, balanced by a touch of overly-ripe banana sweetness. Flavors are equally complex, ranging from imperial porter-like chocolate roastiness to Belgian strong ale fruits and spices. The vanilla component is huge, with the distinct wood imparting darkly charred, funky vinousness. A medium-full, slick body is finely carbonated. Deceptively easy to drink at 12%. Finishes long and roasty, with lingering tannins. A truely unique and finely tuned brew. This one defies conventional categorization, and defies it well. Great beer.
dmtroyer (309), Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Jul 26, 2008 12oz. Pours a flat dark brown, almost black with a small brown head. Aroma is a blast of alcohol with sweet barley ringing in the background. Body is surprisingly lifted with vanilla, caramel, slightest notion of coffee and loads of wood. Very, very soft but the creamy mouthfeel lets them get away with it. This makes me think of an Immort Ale @ 90%, which I’m a fan of as I tend to think the Immort is a bit over the top.
decaturstevo (1138), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Jul 26, 2008 A brown red pour so thick it leaves a sheen on the glass as you swirl it. Cherries brown sugar and toasted malt on the nose. Pepper, molasses, and abv on the flavor with the toasted malt. Full bodied with creamy carbonation. Very solid.
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 (342), 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 (669), 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.
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