 SQNfan (384), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Apr 22, 2008
Copper to brown in color with very little head. Aromas of toffee, raisins, chocolate, malt, spice and a slight woodsy element. In the mouth the beer had a sweet and soft midpalate that made it very drinkable with similar flavors from the nose. Based on the nose I thought this may be heavier in the mouth. While I would generally prefer the weight, this one was well-balanced the way it is and just "fit".
greenhorn1 (357), Eugene, Oregon, USA
Jul 15, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours a clear mahogany with a creamy, medium carbonation. Aroma and flavor is of sweet maltiness, raisins, brown sugar. I like the candied sugars and the sweetness it brings, but not overpowering. Complex and a medium mouthfeel. Alcohol is undetectable. Great beer.
MuttyD (38), Cambridge, USA
Jul 15, 2008 Caramel and brown sugar aroma. Caramel, raisins, burnt sugar, and cookie flavor. Finish is alcoholic and strong. However, alcohol is balanced by overall sweetness.
carruthm (306), USA
Jul 13, 2008 siena/amber colored, clear with a thin coating of a head that has some clinginess to it.
whiskyish aroma with dark dark fruits and caramel toffee aspects
taste: caramelly/toffee/malts, raisins
Pawola22 (31), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Jul 12, 2008 12 oz bottle from Jewel.
Aroma: Malty, caramel, sweet, raisons (I would hope), slight coffee roast.
Appearance: Deep oak, brown, mahogany. Darker, but clear with no cloudiness or haze. Very small white head that leaves quickly, but remains lacy.
Flavor: Malty, candy sugar, caramel, almost a little bubble gum to it. Definitely sweet and a little bit of fruit.
Palate: Very smooth and creamy. Not overpowering at all. Sweet all the way down with a slight bitter and roasty aftertaste.
Overall: Very, very impressed. Not watered down at all. Balance is perfect. A great beer at dinner and a great session beer. Hides the 8% extremely well.
ndfreak77 (70), USA
Jul 9, 2008 I really enjolyed this brew but after drinking just two it really worked up the system. Great flavor. I would like to try from a tap.
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