nate443 (1), Ohio, USA does not count | 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jan 23, 2008 Poors a cherry brown with small off white head which disapates after a few minutes. aroma of caramel, roasted malts, brown sugar, and a hint of almost a peanut butter type. Flavor starts aweet and finishes with a tingle of alcohol. Beer is very well balanced and not overpowering at all. great brew. beerbill (1937), Laurel, New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Jan 18, 2008 750 ml bottle - 2007 Vintage. Pours a dark brown with some reddish highlights when held against a light. Moderate, somewhat dense, light tan head that lasted until about mid-glass. Very pleasant aroma of caramel, barrel syrup, brown sugar and alcohol. The flavor profile is very similar and is definitley tilted to the sweet side. Warming alcohol sensation at the finish, but not overpowering. Very good. TheJester (700), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jan 16, 2008 750 mL bottle. (2006 vintage.) Dark, translucent copper with some sediment and no head. Sharp aroma with dark fruit (plums, figs, etc), bubblegum, and maybe a little fresh maple syrup. The flavour is full and complex; again the dark fruit, a little alcohol, malt, spice and caramel. Not a lot of bitterness. Full body. Leaves a sweetness in your mouth. Medium to low carbonation. Very nice. SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 | Jan 14, 2008 2007 edition, 75cl bottle from BevMo, poured into a tulip glass. A dark brown color with a light tan head and minimal lacing. Strong aromas of alcohol, raisins, plums, and yeast. Complex malty flavor, marked with plums and licorice. A good beer, but nearly overpowering. AmEricanbrew (1808), Doing Rogue, Louisiana, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 | Jan 9, 2008 75 cl. bottle from 2003. Has a ruby brown hue with an off white head. Massive fruity aroma of raisons, plums, pudding bread, and dark caramels. The flavor profile runs the spectrum, from malty caramel, vanilla extracts, to raisons, dates, and Hawaiian sweet bread. All this wrapped in a smooth, medium body. Finishes with a warming alcohol mellowness. 2005 nightrider (373), encinitas, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jan 5, 2008 Poured from the tap. Dark amber in color with minimal head. Aromas of sweetness and yeast. Smooth mouth feel. Flavors of sweet malt, sugar, yeast, fruit. Nice finish. Distinctive brew. ba2008 (25), USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jan 2, 2008 Pours a dark amber with a short, creamy head. Nose is slightly spicy, notes of cinnamon and a faintly cloves. Decent mouth feel, thought not the same velvety smoothness of the bottled version. Good body. Nice clean finish. allfreej (358), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jan 1, 2008 2007 bottling. Poured dark brown with golden highlights. Clear, with a tan, foamy, dense head. Aroma was grapes, esters, sweet, alcohol, and a hint of spice. Flavor was sweet, malt, alcohol, spice, fruit, and caramel. Finish was medium dry and complex, with an alcohol undertone. Mouthfeel was nicely carbonated and a little creamy and slick.
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