 argo0 (6024), Washington DC, USA
Nov 18, 2007 (11/3/07, 22oz bottle, thanks Stine) Crystal clear amber body with minimal off-white head. Aroma is medium sweet, caramel, Belgian yeast, peach, some honey, light straw. Taste is medium sweet, caramel, some chocolate, bread, light straw. Some dryness in the finish. Light-medium body.
BückDich (4497), Boise, Idaho, USA
Oct 5, 2007 Tap @ Acadia Cafe: Coper caramelly color, no head or lacing. Nose of apple esters and woody, grassy hops, some light yeast and sprucey notes. The flavor is a bit bitter yet sticky, plenty of zesty yeast and hops intermingle. The finish is toasty, nice belgian character while it warms. Good, needs a bit less sweetness and more carbonation.
hopdog (4444), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 17, 2007 Bottle. Poured a medium to deeper amberish color with a small sized white head. Aromas and tastes of spices, yeast, fruity, and some caramel.
chris_o (4393), London, Greater London, England
Jul 17, 2007 Draught, at MacKenzies, Minneapolis, June 2007. Dark gold colour. Some light fruity notes in the flavour, with a dash of spicy hop. More yeasty fruit on the palate. Slightly peppery mouthfeel. Slipped down easily but I have to say it didn’t make too much of an impression on me. Probably didn’t do it any favours by trying it directly after Surly Furious. Or by assuming it was meant to be an APA for that matter, which is no doubt why my notes say "rather estery for an APA". Will return for a second opinion when the opportunity arises.
hopscotch (4390), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Mar 23, 2008 Bottle... Clear amber ale with a huge, rocky/wispy, off-white head. Fantastic retention. The aroma consists of spicy, peppery hops, mildew and aged paper with a rumor of caramel. Medium-bodied with spritzy carbonation. Low to moderate sweetness and moderate to medium bitterness. Fuzzy fruit and freshly baked white bread. Mid-length, crisp, lightly bitter, mildly sweet finish.
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