 goldtwins (3668), Nesconset, New York, USA
Oct 31, 2007 GABF 2007: Poured a hazy gold color with a small off-white head. The aroma was sweet with notes of yellow apples. The flavor was almost grapey with notes of apples. It tastes pretty good. Medium to full body with a soft mouthfeel and good warmth.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Oct 21, 2007 Date: 10/13/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, GABF
hazy dark amber, frothy beige head,
sweet dark caramel malt aroma with a light fruity character,
big creamy body,
rich caramel malt flavor, nice fruity character enhanced by the malt sweetness, light earthyness keeps it balanced,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
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I would like to rerate this beer.
luckygirl (1212), Longmont, Colorado, USA
May 16, 2007 Sampled at the 5th Annual Wildland Firefighters Benefit & Festival. Brewed in August of ’06. Beer is murky medium amber with a large, beige, frothy, diminishing but mostly lasting head.<P>
The aroma is malty with a moderate notes of toasted grain, biscuit, moderate-to-heavy note of sticky caramel; Hoppy with a moderate note of rosemary-like herb, light note of resin/pine; Yeasty with a trace of sweat; Miscellaneous traces of strawberry, tropical fruit, light note of spicy alcohol.<P>
The flavor is heavily sweet, lightly-to-moderately bitter with a long, lightly bitter, moderately sweet, warm finish.<P>
The body is full, the texture is velvety-syrupy and the carbonation is lively.<P>
Very hot, very sweet. Would be interested to see how this would cellar up.
Ernest (4173), Boulder, Colorado, USA
May 8, 2007 Pumphouse Fest 2007. Head is mostly diminishing. Body is medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (caramel, malt syrup), lightly hoppy (grapefruit, apricot), with a note of alcohol. Flavor is heavily sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly to moderately bitter. Medium to full body, syrupy texture, soft carbonation, moderately alcoholic. It’s hot all right, but kind of simple and overly sweet too. Not a fan, but it’s ok.
Crosling (1592), Loveland, Colorado, USA
Apr 21, 2007 Draught at the Pumphouse Strong Ale Festival. Firey orange color. Fairly powerful malty/fruity aroma. Simple, but enjoyable honey fruit and caramel flavor. Enjoyable barley wine overall.
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