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RATINGS: 34   MEAN: 3.36/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.27   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 201   ABV: 6.7%
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Special brew with profits going to Grand Rapids Public Museum.


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3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
DalzAle (1738) - Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA - NOV 28, 2012
Bottle thanks to woodchopper on BA! Dirty brown pour, medium light carbonation and a slightly roasty nose. Flavor is medium malt, light cocoa a little bit of hops and metallic flavors. Not a bad beer, I’d buy it if it were priced right (under $8/ 6 pack)

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
blackflag321 (312) - Lansing, Michigan, USA - NOV 28, 2012
750ml pour to pint glass. Appearance and some of the taste is like a brown ale, but much more on the palate: malt, syrup, nut and more . . . all roasted together. A very decent, full-bodied beer.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
SuIIy (1984) - Burlington, Vermont, USA - NOV 24, 2012
Bottles. Pours a clear brown color with a small foamy head. Nose is maple nutty sugary. Palate is lightly sticky with a clean finish. Flavors of nuts and dates with a light brown sugar. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
vogt5059 (28) - Michigan, USA - NOV 24, 2012
Poured out of a 750ml bottle Light brown in color that turns to a clear red when held to the light Large off white head that leaves lacing down the glass Nose is full of malty sweetness Taste is malt forward with hints of caramel and biscuit ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
jcartamdg (1144) - Spring Hill, Florida, USA - NOV 23, 2012
Pours a translucent brown with no head. Aroma of caramel, chocolate and slight roast. Taste follows light and malty. Not bad ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Headbanger (2471) - Aurora, Illinois, USA - NOV 20, 2012
22oz bottle GRR 11/20/12 Pours dark brown with dark amber hues. Aroma of roasted malt, tobacco, dried fruits, and chocolate. Taste of the same with some toffee and caramel. This medium to full bodied brew is pretty darn tasty.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
ads135 (1572) - Lawrence, Kansas, USA - NOV 16, 2012
A very nice beer, hard to pin down because it is pretty nuanced. Brownish red appearance, fresh roasted aroma, and a bit of tobacco and coffee in the finish.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
Pawola22 (3108) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - OCT 29, 2012
750ml bottle from the brewpub in Grand Rapids, MI. Pours a glowing, clear, deep brown body with a slight reddish hue. Inch thick, creamy, tan head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is clean, lightly sweetened malts with a light caramel and a dry, light roast and toastiness. A bit of a nutty graininess with touches of toffee, licorice, earth, and a few floral fruits. Flavor is similar. Nutty, lightly sweetened and grainy malts with touches of caramels and a dry roastiness throughout. Light licorice, floral fruits, and earth notes as this finishes dry with some leathery tobacco to the roasts, but clean with a balanced, lightly sweetened malt backing. Medium-light bitterness before leaving a lengthy aftertaste. Very soft and smooth, medium body with a soft, moderate carbonation. Love the palate on this. Overall, a really complex and very enjoyable beer. Ultra smooth with a nice, soft feel to the body, but not sweet at all. A good amount of roasts, but very well balanced with some lightly sweetened, nutty and grainy malts, licorice, and light floral notes. Great beer.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 7/20
Jvezp (59) - Montreal, Quebec, CANADA - OCT 26, 2012
Not bad, not up to founders standards. Not disapointed, not impressed. Ok beer with a hint of smoke flavor.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Marheb (1178) - Montréal, Quebec, CANADA - OCT 25, 2012
Rouge sang, des notes caramel fumées, un corps velouté juste assez chargé de sucre. Correct.


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