 SQNfan (500), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Jan 7, 2008
The beer was deep amber in color and pours a thick head of tight bubbles that dissipates slowly. The nose is somewhat sour with scents of citric hops, spice, orange/pumpkin? and some caramel. In the mouth this is medium-bodied and smooth which turns dry toward the finish. The flavors are more malt driven with additional sweetness and flavors of dark caramel and maybe a hint of expresso. This is a wonderful Fall beer.
afireinside96 (536), Mountville, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 1, 2008 On tap at Capones. Dark amber with a creamy off-white head. Not much on the nose maybe a touch of hops. Taste is molasses, light hops, bread, and light spiciness. I did have this after Russian River Blind Pig so my tastebuds may have been destroyed by that. Decent lacing. I wasn’t super impressed.
ajm (458), Los Angeles, California, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Bottle at The Map Room. I had heard this called a brown long ago - and I assumed a good one. Then I couldn’t find it for about a year. What I found was both well done and disappointing. Probably not the fault of Great Lakes. Nice light brown/red color with distinct notes of flour and the lightest caramel. Really dangerously smooth for an 8%.
cgarvieuk (2612), Edinburgh, Scotland
Nov 21, 2008 Bottle at home <b> Thanks to Jsquire for this </b> Nice Crisp copper ... sweet vineous nose ... very caramel malty front ... more bitter than expected ... big floral hoppyness ... good depth ... medium carbonation ... medium body ... Goes well with the strong Cheddar as recomended by jsquire... Beer tips with the Trade top bloke.
blipp (961), Grand Island, New York, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Bottle. Pours red with a beige head. The aroma is... sandy? with citric hops. The flavor is quite strange, I know I’m not helping anyone with that description but I really don’t know how to describe it. Also some floral hops. Weird, but not bad.
FlssmrBrewAlum (316), South Chicago Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Nov 20, 2008 10 oz. glass poured draft at Charleston’s (New Lenox, IL). Finally got around to having before it dissappeared with the season. Burnt sienna pour with a small tan head, slightly hazed with copper notes around the edges. Aromas are muted, a touch of caramel and floral hops. Taste is similar, toffee and caramel build in to a finish that sports a bitter hoppy bite. Hides its strength well. Quite a looker and a smooth and well balanced brew, but lacks any depth or memorable qualities.
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