 harrisoni (5129), Ashford, Kent, England
Jul 10, 2008 On draught at Ealing BF 2008. So I guess this must be the 2008 or later as it was a keg at a July BF. Aroma is stunning of leafy hop. Hazy copper/orange, thin lasting cream head. I mean it’s served way too cold, but that is lovely. Good malts. The hop is good on the end. Little bit sweet, sugary. Lacks a bit on the malts. Love the aroma though. Good sherbert.
hopdog (4568), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 5, 2008 12oz bottle. Poured a deeper golden colro wtih an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of citrus and floral hops. Tastes of citrus, light caramel, floral, and some spicey hops. Lacing left on the glass.
JPDIPSO (4234), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
May 9, 2008 Ooh... make or break, it’s been awhile since I have had one of these. Amber color with a taller somewhat creamy looking head that dissipated to a small lid and some lace. Aromas caramel, mild pine wood, grapefruit zest and polenta. Somewhat fizzy thin body. Nutty caramel start, pine middle and woody finish. A raw hop amber brew.
Ernest (4229), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Apr 28, 2008 Bottle.
Head is initially small, frothy, off-white, mostly lasting.
Body is clear light amber.
Aroma is lightly malty (toasted grain, cookie), moderately hoppy (resin, grapefruit).
Flavor is lightly to moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly to moderately bitter.
Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter.
Light to medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation.
Very lean, thin, and watery in the mouth, almost no malt presence at all...otherwise average (though I think lovers of the usual green/American hop smell will enjoy the aroma).
DocLock (4102), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 23, 2008 Pours coppery dark straw color with off-white head. Nose is resiny hops, citrus fruit, white pepper. Tastes hoppy, resiny, with floral and lemongrassy notes. Medium palate heft and not a great deal of complexity. Still, a beer I’d stock the DLBF with.
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