<b>Date:</b> 03/31/2006<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewery<br /> <br /> muddy brown, lasting thin fine beige head, lots of lace, medium body, big dry malt flavor with earthy character, rich carmel malt flavor, very dry, nice earthy peaty balance, noticable hops with a light bitterness, new version is fairly different in that it is now much drier or maybe hopped a bit more, <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <b>Date:</b> 09/22/2006<br /> <b>Source:</b> brewery<br /> <br /> earthy smokey peat and roasted flavor is stronger than ever to the point of being an astrengent bitterness, <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <b>Date:</b> 09/22/2007<br /> <b>Mode:</b> draft<br /> <b>Score:</b> 3.0 to 3.6<br /> <b>Words:</b> jack of the wood<br /> <br /> rich sweet dark caramel malt aroma with a strong smokey peat character, rich dark caramel malt flavor is kept dry the the strong earthy peat character, light bitterness for the finish but none of the astrengency from before, with the richness of the sweet dark caramel malt and well balanced smokieness, this beer is finally coming into its own<br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 7/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 8/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 7/10; <b>Overall:</b> 14/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.6/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 8/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> **4<br />

(22oz bottle, thanks CaptainCougar) Small off-white head atop light hazed copper body. Aroma is moderately sweet, caramel, some peat. Taste is moderately sweet, caramel, some peat, raisin, light cola. Low carbonation, sticky medium body.

Growler… <b>O-Town Throwdown Part Deux</b>… Clear mahogany ale with a mid-sized, frothy, beige head. The nose is a restrained blend of grain, caramel, red wine and nutty notes. Lacking malt, the flavor is beefy and woodsy with a vinous, dark fruit slant. Medium-bodied with a lightly creamy mouthfeel and moderate carbonation. Finishes bitter-sweet. <b>Thanks to jayg for sharing his growler with us!</b>

Initial enormous head of canvas colored bubbles that settle slowly to a thin covering and catacombs of lace. Slightly hazed umber color. Grain and toasted malt aromas. A hint of green peat and mild earthy hops. Seems a bit too zippy in the body. Toasted malts dominate. Background of herbal, dry hops and a bit of earthiness. Acts more like a stronger brown ale than much of a wee heavy, and actually a very good brown ale compared to most. Easy to drink ale. Finish has a nice toasted malt component and just a bit of herbal hops. Thanks to my summer secret santa.

Draught at James Joyce Pub in Durham, NC. Clear light brown color with thin white head. No lacing. Smells of cereal, overdone toast, and toffee with a hint of brown sugar. Flavor is nutty with caramel malt and toast. Grainy cereal aftertaste. Very good complex beer.