 kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 04/29/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Tasting, Dark Lord Day, 2005
red, thin tan head, big sweet hop aroma, big bitter hop flavor, malt kicks in halfway through, hops come back at the end for a big bitter finish that lasts forever
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Score: **+/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
HogTownHarry (3118), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
Jun 1, 2007 Draught. At the brewpub. Slightly hazy deepish amber with a good-sized lasting off-white head. Toasted cereal malt aroma, plenty of funky/resiny hops, noticeable acidity. The taste delivered on the promise of that aroma - solid pungent resiny hops, carbonized cereal malt, lots of it, making for a lasting thick almost burnt malty finish. Thickish body, very astringent, moderate acidity and not much carbonation - and a very long, bitter/burnt finish. I really liked this one, this and the Panama Red are the ones I’d probably want to have again the most.
presario (2382), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 28, 2007 Chicago trip. Saturday 12:43. Sample tray. A point for the name. Dark orange-amber. Strong citrus nose. Huge hop flavour. Strong malt backing. Raises goose bumps with each sip. Rough aggressive hop flavour.
mdm46410 (500), Griffith, Indiana, USA
May 18, 2007 Updated: Jun 12, 2007Growler from brewpup. Pours a deep clear brown/red with a nice sized tan head with good lacing. Aromas of pine, outdoors, hops and sweet fruit. Undertones of caramel. Excellent hoppy, piney, bitter, citrus flavor. Very subdued notes of caramel and nuts. Nice medium body with creamy mouthfeel. Good quick bitter finish. Excellent beer.
jaymobrown (1290), Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 16, 2007 Draught at the brewpub. Tarnished copper in color. Not much of a head when poured. Really strong citrus, pine, outdoor, resin, and hop nose. Dominated by bitterness all the way through. Very long finish. First sip introduces with a syrupy sweetness. From there it explodes with a full hop presence, which does not diminish. Unfortunately, the bitterness is all that really comes through in the taste. If you want something with lots of hops get this. Texture and subtlety not found here.
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