5 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
This beer is so rich and complex it is unbelievable. Too bad it was a one off. I keep begging Geno the Brew Master to make more. It’s an IPA, Barley wine caramely, toasty sweetness, complex and balanced. Geno can balance a beer like no one else. Trust me this beer is perfect! But it will probably never be available again.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Shared at the Sept. Houston RB tasting. Muddy brown with a small head. Nose is boozy, musty. Taste is complex-sticky, boozy, spicy, sharp, peppery, hoppy. Overall a nice beer but not what I’d say is a double IPA. More of an old/strong ale. Nice beer that has held up well.
3.9 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Shared by bleeng at the September Houston Tasting. Poured a muddy brown with a small bubbly head. Aroma is a touch of sour with wood, molasses, caramel and musty hops. Flavor is spicy (nutmeg and pepper) with floral hops and a smokey note as well. Palate is sweet and tangy with a flavorful finish...some heat. Well made and a good fall beer, but certainly not what I expect in a DIPA.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
bottle thanks to bleeng. Shared at September Houston tasting. Poursw a muddy brown with an off-white head. nose is of malt, molasses and alcohol. This is a double IPA? Taste is of hops with pepper. Mouthfeel is medium and slightly sticky. Alcohol noticed.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 15/20
Some mild fruits and big hops. hops are big from beginning to end. Light pepper and spice with a hint of residual sweetness. Lingering finish with good bitterness.
4.5 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
On tap @ Barclay’s--Rockridge. Deep amber body with medium tan head. Enough aroma hops to clear your sinuses. Flavor matched the nose with a rich sweetness well complemented by fruity spicy hops. Nice bitterness throughout. Some alcohol presence in the finish, but certainly not enough to give away the 10.5% ABV. No wonder they serve this in half pints. I hope that I can get some more of this.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Tap at Barclay’s Rockridge. Dark amber color with little head. Good balance of strong hops, malt, and rich body. Long finish.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Draft. Deep amber color with a deep rich head. Huge hops and a rich full flavor. It's thick, agressive, overpowering... a very nice beer.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Tap @ Barclay's in Jack London Square. What a treat. This was a big, sweet, creamy hop delight. Sweet fruits, bitter, and warming.
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