 ChazyRPh (571), Chazy, New York, USA
Jul 18, 2005 2005 RSBG - 2000 vintage. Fruity, vineous aroma. Incredibly smooth, fruity, caramelly. Nicely sweet with a vineous backbone. Easy drinking, absolutely delicious.
SpringsLicker (2041), Tennessee, USA
Jul 16, 2005 RBSG Vintage 2000
Average off white head with decent lacing later on as I swirled it to release aromas of caramel and toffee.
Well balanced flavor. Moderately sweet with a bit of hops to keep it right.
This beer is put together perfectly and one I’ll keep on my wants list in case I should ever be fortunate enough to find a whole bottle. Thanks Jordan for bringing it to the gathering!
jerc (3861), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 13, 2005 RBSG 2005. Vintage 2000 Brown body, small fluffy beige head. (3+) Alcoholic slightly malty aroma. Flavour is quite malty with just a bit of a hoppy bite to it. Medium to full bodied. Notes are lacking, as I was busy being blown away. Thanks for bringing this one Jordan, glad to have won this auction! 100 percent different from the latest batch. Wow.
DYCSoccer17 (2187), Davis, California, USA
Jul 11, 2005 RBSG05 Batch #2 Bottle. Very vinous and wine-like aroma with sweet malts and bourbon notes in the nose. Hazy amber color with a tan head. Very smooth and slightly vinous flavor with some grapey/wine flavors. Slight alcohol burn to finish. This is nicely done for a barrel-aged beer.
JCapriotti (1378), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 28, 2005 Dirty copper body, minimal off-white head. Aroma is sweet candied wine, wet oak. Taste yields vinous sweet hops. Slight butterscotch, pears, and general yummyness follows.
frylock (1001), Buffalo, New York, USA
Jun 8, 2005 Batch #4: Pours a murky brown color with an orange glow. The head is minimal, but leaves some attractive lacing. Aroma of caramel, oak, tart grapes and pears. Light notes of brown sugar followed by some dry C hop flavor. The wine notes quickly follow. Dry toasty oak and grape skins that hint at sourness, without actually being sour. Toasted nuts and a dry earthy quality dominate the finish. A unique and delcious experience.
zathrus13 (1288), Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA
May 24, 2005 Batch #3, thanks to DA for this bottle. Pours a cloudy medium brown, with a small tan head. Aromas of wine, wood, vanilla, dark fruit, and toffee. Flavors are fruit, wine, wood, malt, and some hops. Body is lighter than expected, and it also not as sweet as expected. I don’t notice the sourness others mention.
presario (2953), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Apr 10, 2005 Batch 4. Dark copper. Bottom half of head is a frothy thick blend, top is big bubbles balanced on the froth. Delicious sweet spice and hop aroma. Hints of maple and orange appear at the edge of the scent. The first sip has a thick body but this disapears and the balance is thin. Extra long sour citrus finish. No spice in the flavour. Comes across like an Imperial Flemmish Brown. Very wine-like and sour. Did not work for me.
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