 JK (2479), Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Apr 26, 2008
Bottle, a gift form Miketd. Bright red color and a lacing head that never quite fades. Bitter aroma of hops. Good flavor, dry overall. The malt is lightly sweet, but the bitter hops are more prominent. Very good, thanks Mike.
1010 (64), Marysville, Ohio, USA
Oct 10, 2008 Pours amber with no head. Taste of fruity hops. Ready a great beer and is drinkable dispite the high ABV
Pint at Old Bag of Nails Pub in Worthington, OH
HopsWhisperer (9), , North Carolina, USA
does not count  Oct 10, 2008 This poured a reddish amber with decent head that left nice lacing clinging to the glass all the way down.
Hoppy aroma of cut grass and grapefruit; more than I was expecting, but a nice surprise.
Taste was full bodied, with a sharp hop bite balanced by a malty backbone.
Moderately thick mouthfeel that gave a nice finish to the drink.
Overall, this was a decent beer and I would recommend it.
dolemite77 (170), Maryville, Tennessee, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Had this right after the Flying Dog Double... this one is much more balanced. Aroma is hoppy with a caramel background. A more roasted American strong that balances the subdued sweetness with the kick of the hops. Bells has some serious competition as my favorite brewery in Great Lakes.
BeerBunker (105), Burbank, Illinois, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Pours a deep red, almost amber color with a frothy beige head. Aroma is of bitter hops, malts, citrus, and sugars. Taste is immediately of bitter hops, followed by a lingering sweetness with a nice alcohol bite. Tastes more like an overly alcoholic IPA that a strong ale, but still very good.
kmeves (1012), Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Pours a clear amber with minimal off white head. Aroma is medium sweet, some spice, earthy, herbal, grapefruit and caramel malt. Flavor is grapefruit, herbal, piney, sweet malt and other fruits. Medium body. Nice long bitter finish.
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