 gunnar (290), Sandnes, Norway
Jul 2, 2009 Pours dark brown with a small creamy tan head. Roasty aroma, raisins and dark fruits.Taste is semi sweet, nice soft mouthfeel, hints of anis in the long aftertaste.
Beerlando (1999), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jun 29, 2009 Pours a dark chestnut to mahogany brown color with a frothy, slowly fleeting head of grayish khaki foam. Minimal spotting dots the glass. The aroma is nice, showing notes of milk chocolate, dried caramel, and creamy lactose, with and overtone of dark berries and fragrant wildflowers. There is a very faint hint of smoky molasses, as well as some very soft anise. Flavors follow suit, drinking like a lactic schwarzbier up front, chocolaty and creamy, with a slightly tart, dark, fruity twang on the back end. The finish also shows a light, floral, somewhat grassy hop finish, with just a trace of mint. Medium bodied, even keeled, and easy drinking, the palate picks up significant smoothness from the oats. Pretty nice stuff. It exceeded expectations, for sure.
smith4498 (709), Miami, Florida, USA
Jun 19, 2009 Pours dark brown with tan head. Slightly roasty, fruity aroma. Toasted malt flavor with mild fruits and wheat. Medium body with mild carbonation.
ForenTox (9), worcester, Massachusetts, USA
does not count  Jun 11, 2009 Dark brown with a tan head, aroma reminds me of a belgian dubbel, raisins, currants, plum. Initial taste of traditional stout, then incredible fruit flavors. Very nice mouthfeel, aftertaste is lingering and pleasant. Overall, excellent beer, didn’t know what I was getting into, but loved it.
BroSpud (424), , Massachusetts, USA
May 31, 2009 11.2oz bottle from a Heather Ale mix sampler box. This one was a huge surprise. Did not expect to like an elderberry beer. Not even sure what an elderberry is or if I even tasted it in this beer. The flavors are more malt, currant, plum, oatmeal, and chocolate. Very interesting. And good. Don’t be afraid to try this.
PilsnerPeter (2162), Flushing, New York, USA
May 28, 2009 Bottle: Near black with a ruby hue in the light and a light khaki head. Aroma is light roast, vanilla, plum, elderberry/currant notes. Velvety with mild carbonation. Flavors encompass currant, tobacco, smooth mild roast/ dark chocolate, black malt, some subtle spice when it warms (mint/ginger?). Dry throughout and very subtle. A nice Traditional Ale.
RuneStumo (287), FØRRESFJORDEN, Norway
May 27, 2009 27.03.2009, 0,33l Bottle. The colour is dark brown/black. Head is brown and 2-3 mm. Aroma is roasted malt and berries/fruit. There is also some spiesy flavours and maybe some smoke.
Pwn3d (877), Manhattan, New York, USA
May 14, 2009 800th rating. Bottle at St. Andrews. Acts like a Swartzbier with its rich malt flavors and smooth body, amazed its not. Some slight dark berry undertones are noticeable. Other notes include vanilla, plum, wood, earth, licorice, malts, and cream. I love the fantasy of this brew. Epic
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