DrZao (53), Houston, Texas, USA
Aug 23, 2007
Bottle. Pours a gorgeous rich amber, like a fine cognac. Creamy head all the way down with lacing. Aroma of malty bread, a distinct buttery diacetyl, and a hint of herbal...nice. Smooth mouthfeel with a little effervescence. Flavor of lightly sweet malt and that buttery note again. Slightly bitter hops briefly on the finish which mingles with a lasting sweet maltiness. A bit pricey at nearly $10/ 6 pack. I agree with Beershine: would like to try it on tap
 fidel (146), Livermore, California, USA
Sep 1, 2008 Amber, fruity, caramel, malty, little nutty, litttle spice, slight yeast, slight hop, and dry finish.
brew4fun (121), West Virginia, USA
Aug 30, 2008 Bottle (330ml?). Color deep bronze, short white head that settles to a thin ring of foam, lacing to the bottom of the glass. Aroma of spicy caramel, and mild butterscotch. Taste is a wonderful blend of maltiness, butterscotch in front of a spicy, fruity background. Palate a little oily slick but not at all objectionable. Body gives the impression of fullness yet careful attention tells me that is a pleasant illusion, actually being quite moderate. Finish is sweet bitterness, if that makes any sense. "Liquid Legend" is spot on!
MrBunn (850), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 29, 2008 Bottle. Dark amber body with a minimal head that dies back to a film relatively quickly. Aromas are sort of an apple juice/caramel sweet mix. Flavor is a delightful mix of bitter flavors with some caramel malt and a bit of apple fruitiness all of which seems to have a sort of nutty backdrop which shows through from time to time (although it is disappearing as it is warming). I gotta say that I’m sweating like a dog right now and this really hits the spot.
jxo (8), Brunswick East, Australia
does not count  Aug 29, 2008 Bottle. Deep amber colour with very little head. low carbonation in line with the style. Spicy hoppy aroma. Very malty but balanced well by the hops. One of my favourites.
fluffy (60), Alabama, USA
Aug 27, 2008 purs lite red with some head. flavour starts out somewhat malty strong toffee and coffee flavors. ends bitter and hoppy. if you are a fan of ESBs, this is great stuff.
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