 thenick (583), North Bellmore, New York, USA
Jul 15, 2007
Bottle @ Publick House, Brookline, MA. Wow, this is by far the most unique quad I’ve ever tasted. Pours a deep red color with a slight white head. Aroma is of grapes and a mixture of other things, such as some detectable malt and pine notes. The taste begins with a bit of a grape, and then it explodes into this incredible complexity of fruit, spice, and sugar flavors with a smooth mouthfeel the whole way through. Off-beat, but a phenomenal brew. I can’t wait to have it again.
wetherel (1067), Carlsbad, California, USA
Oct 1, 2008 12oz bonus bottle off my wants list from kp. Thanks Keith! Bottle says 9.8%: I guess it varies year to year. Cloudy amber color. Butter caramels and nutty aroma with alcohol emphasis. Leans sweet. Nicely drinkable. 3.8-3.9
frankenkitty (1798), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Dense-bodied appearance, sepia/amber under short yet holding cream-colored head. Aroma exhibits a tart, fruity quality along with a wealth of alcohol like a cherry liqueur or (sadly) NyQuil. Additional sweet toffee notes behind. Heavily potent flavor with a taste that mimmicks the aroma, tart pitted fruit with a touch of caramel. A tad flat yet silky bodied. OK.
Bottle courtesy of Cornfield. Thank you, sir.
AllAboutStout (529), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Aug 11, 2008 Pours a very opaque and muddy brownish red in color. No head forms at all on the pour. You can immediately pick up some fruity tones upon popping the cap. That’s where the positives cease. This tastes like a fruity alco-pop. Very fruity and alcoholic. Like a cheap bottle of Mad Dog 20/20. Medium mouthfeel and a somewhat cloying aspect. I love my boys at Founders, but they severly missed with this one.
Styles (1653), Taylor, Michigan, USA
May 14, 2008 On tap at The Oak Cafe. Transparent mahogany, ring of bubbles. Aroma has tons of fruit, banana, dark fruits and apple. Flavor on par with a big residuel sweetness. Slight alcohol warming. Nice silky smooth mouthfeel. On tap this was a nice brew, dissapointed when the bottles came out.
IlanMan (575), Winona, Minnesota, USA
May 4, 2008 Pour is a ruby red with a fruity aroma. Flavor has a sweet natural fruit character, floral notes, and a medium malt character. Alcohol is hidden quite well. Has a bit of a dry finish. Good. May buy again.
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