Wombata (74), Kobe, Japan
Sep 8, 2009 Aroma: resinous, honey, malty
Flavor: caramel, rich malt, honey with a hint of rye on the finish.
Comment: Double IPA with Rye. Aged One year. Cross between Hercules IPA and Devil Dog. Great mouth feel. Some supporting bitterness but mostly sweet, creamy malt dominates. Good, not great ƙ/08).
 drowland (1360), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Aug 23, 2009 12oz bottle into a snifter. Pours very deep amber with plenty of red in it and a nice off-white head that sizzles into a ring pretty quickly. The aroma is sweet like swedish fish laced with hops and dipped in alcohol. The flavor is sweet and malty up front that travels into a bit of sour, some burnt sugar, some hop flavor and bitterness, and a definite dose of those roasted malts drying the end with the hop flavors. This beer is quite thick going in, almost syrupy like others have mentioned. A decent brew, and I like ryes, but not quite up to the high marks.
afireinside96 (807), Mountville, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 22, 2009 22oz bottle served in a Duvel tulip. Pours dark red with a thin beige head. Smells of toffee, nuts, and grass. The flavor starts sweet and fruity followed by a blast of intense bitterness. Has notes of nuts, grapefruit, caramel, grass, and a touch of chocolate. Alcohol is somewhat harsh and mouthfeel is somewhat syrupy. I think this one might be a bit past its prime but it doesn’t taste like it was really awesome to begin with.
beerbill (1918), Laurel, New York, USA
Aug 22, 2009 22 oz. bottle. Pours a dark golden amber with a very thin off-white head. Very pleasant aroma of malt, rye grain, caramel and overripe oranges. The flavor is stronger in the grain elements and less fruity than the aroma with more of the rye particularly noticeable. Medium bitterness at the finish. Alcohol is well hidden. Very solid beer.
moelikebeer (219), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Aug 21, 2009 Bottle. Hazy orange/amber pour with a medium head. Aroma of rye malt, caramel, grapefruit and some dark fruit. Similar flavor with a sweet finish.
Radek Kliber (3926), Toronto (Can) Krotoszyn (Pol), Ontario, Canada
Aug 21, 2009 On tap at Rattle N Hum (Cask)
Appearance: slightly hazed black tea look , minimal head , low carbonation.
Nose: brown malts sweet , honey leafy feel , malts noted with time.7+
Flavor/Palate : Good , sharp bitter up front with good mid balanced malts. Caramel with hop on top. Soft big brother. Another dangerously drinkable brew from Schmaltz.
ben4321 (957), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Aug 5, 2009 Location: Draft rating from Capitol Ale House - Innsbrook, I don’t seem to have a date, but this rating is probably at least a year old.
Overall Impression:
Assuming this is the same beer I had on draft at the Capitol Ale House in Glen Allen, VA (they called it the HeBrew Lenny Bruce RIPA) it was and excellent beer with a nice combination of flavors.
BMan1113VR (2757), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
Aug 2, 2009 Bottle. Very surprised that I haven;t had this one before. Pours a hazy auburn with a fluffy, tan head. Good retention and lace. Aroma of hops (indistinguishable), rye, rye bread, caramel, very faint dark fruits and mild brandy type thing going on. Taste is malty and caramely, with dark fruits and rye spiciness. Hops are not very up front, but there is some lingering bitterness. I don’t think this is a super fresh bottle. Viscous/syrupy mouthfeel, light bubbles. A bit sticky. Seems closer to a hoppy barley wine than a IIPA
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