 donteatpoop (112), Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Apr 11, 2008
A nice dark chestnut brown with a little off-white head at the top, leaving a nice lace on the glass as I drank.
Smells of hops and earth, nothing really outstanding in the smell but by no means unpleasant.
Taste of hops and earth and some coffee, somewhat bitter. No negative aftertaste, but it did leave my mouth a bit dry.
This was a really good ale and if I didn’t have to get back to work I would have drank quite a few more.
Serving type: on-tap
JCB (889), Durham, North Carolina, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Back in the day, this beer somehow snuck into NC before the cap was popped. A rare high gravity treat! But it remains one of the better, more flavorful winter brews. It ages particularly well, with the hop presence that’s evident in its youth settling down nicely to reveal some of the warming malts and spices more fully. Subtle and flavorful.
Borresteijn (105), Amstelveen, Netherlands
Jul 15, 2008 Bottle @ home. I’m in love with this stuff! Chestnut brown colour, nice head. The aroma is awesome, notes of molasses, syrup, chocolate, caramel/toffee, resin and hops. Taste is gorgeous, just what you expect after sniffing the aroma’s. Taste is thus much the same as the aroma’s, but with a nice, dry, bitter finish that lasts. Texture is creamy and syrupy, very soft and dangerously drinkable. If you’re used to the Belgian strong ales, this will knock you off your chair!
41cubs (8), , New Jersey, USA
does not count  Jul 14, 2008 This one is why you love to try new beer, on a whim, and reap the rewards of others obvioulsy hard labor. This is such a vague category that it’s hard to compare with other A.S.A.’s so I’m gonna judge this sucker on an island. Gorgeous deep brown hazy complexion with 1/2 a finger tan/brown frothy head. Amazing smell of chocolate like crazy, mild toffee and roasted nuttiness. Flavor is more of the same and a perfect level of sweetness and alcohol. Flat out perfect mouthfeel for what this beer reminds me of which is a brown ale/ quad mix. Grab some of these, especially in the fall/winter.
beerheart (219), Erie, Colorado, USA
Jul 6, 2008 Dark brown pour with a creamy tan head. Aroma of caramel toasted malts. This is sweet and malty on the tongue with molasses and caramel notes. Slightly bitter hops and a bit of pine. Finishes clean.
amc3000 (35), houston, Texas, USA
Jul 5, 2008 12oz. bottle--2004 vintage.
picked this up at the Whip In in Austin.
pours with light carbonation, color is nice tan leather. aroma is musty malty sweet. taste is dry, malt, and smoky. aftertaste is a slow fade of slight hop bitterness and wood-malt flavors.
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