 BrewDad (1657), Olympia, Washington, USA
May 20, 2008 Pint - Eastside Club Tavern - Olympia, WA
Aroma Nice dark malt aroma, the chocolate and nut aromas very subtle and good.
Appearance Brown in color, clear, very nice head.
Flavor A very nice brown ale with good malt and hops use. The nut and chocolate come through very nicely.
Palate Nice Mouthfeel, great texture with a dry finish.
Overall I really liked this beer. Had some complex flavors that came out nicely. Liked that the nut and chocolate are flavors coming out of the roasted malts. This shows some good brewing is happening. This beer has gotten better over the years.
Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Oct 11, 2005 On tap, Virginia Inn, Belltown, Seattle
Bright dark chestnut brown colour. Nutty aroma with nuances of milk chocolate and tobacco. Smooth palate of hazelnuts and light chocolate notes - that nut tastes artificial though they dont even use any hazelnut at all. Strange. A bit of raw vanilla astringency comes in late. That raw, harsh finish really cuts what begins life as a very sweet brew and impedes the drinkability of the brew. I would suggest cutting back the alcohol as this seems to be the source of the problem.
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