 haukur (663), Reykjavik, Iceland
Jul 11, 2008
old ale my ass, this is almost a very huge barley wine! dark rusty red, small head. Aroma is hoppy, full of citrus, malts, raisins, farm house, spring flowers, very complex aroma. Taste is heavy but very drinkable. Trying to take this as a slow sipper but it is so incredibly good! Sticky palate, some plums, huge sweetness!! candy, malts with loads of sugar. This is one complex ale and very good. Thanks Tim!
RagallachMC (630), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Aug 16, 2008 12oz bottle. 2005. Aroma: Rich caramel, toasted malt, almonds, raisins. Lots of oak. Significant alcohol note. Appearance: Deep rusty brown in color and clear. Off-white head was full and foamy with good retention. Nice lacing. Flavor: Big oak note upfront. Vanilla, smoke, caramel, toasted nuts, dried fruits. Alcohol is a little hot at times. Starts sweet, a touch of bitterness midway through, and then finishes fairly dry. Palate: Medium-full bodied. Moderate carbonation. Lots of alcohol warmth in back of mouth and into throat. Overall: The name ain’t kidding. Strong oakiness throghout. A nice sipper. Alcohol could be toned down a touch.
DaSilky1 (1591), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 10, 2008 poured clear chestnut with frothy white head. nose of aged malt, toffee, tobacco, peat, vanilla, raisins, and smoke. super thick malty flavors...lots of peat and smoke and sticky sweet and chewy caramel., thick creamy mouth, but seriously, it couldn’t get any maltier than this...this is a malt monster. there’s significant hop backing that is balanced and not overwhelming, but i think the beer could do without it though it might contribute to its aging, which i would highly recommend because this shit is going to be off the hook in 3 years. the alcohol is somewhat hot and if not for the hop bitterness, it could work with the maltiness...but hot bitterness is a slight distraction here. i dig it though.
scrizzz (473), kirkland, Washington, USA
Jul 31, 2008 some brown sugar but faint. picturesque deep sienna. loads of subtle character. oak, dried orange, peach, smoke, sweetpea, and brown sugar. great beer
Rogueone (365), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
Jul 28, 2008 Bottle sampled at the Columbus tasting (05): Amber pour here with a wispy white head. Booze up front, white raisin, some vanilla. Flavor is sticky sweetness with dark fruit and booze. Sticks around for awhile. Definitely a sipper.
ogglethorp (776), Ohio, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle 05. Pours a dark rusty brown color with a small tan head. Aroma is sweet malts, raisins, brown sugar. Flavor is sweet malts, raisins, brown sugar, alcohol, plums. Palate is full bodied, mild carbonation, finished sweet and warming. Very good stuff, still on the boozey side.
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