 jstraw (756), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 30, 2007 Mahogany with excellent creamy head / Sweet nose of raisins and wine / Full body with strong hop finish / Thick, slightly cloying, flavors of raisins, caramel and black pepper / Alcohol bite noticable and a bit ungainly.
Tejas (695), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 28, 2007 Hmmm, I didn’t get the same effect others did. Couldn’t really pick up much rye flavor or much hoppiness. Sure, got a lot of alcohol flavor though. This ones too hot; masks other good flavors. Great head on this one though which will skew my rating higher.
darn1207 (547), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 26, 2007 Updated: Mar 20, 200922oz bottle. Aroma earthy, piney, with some caramel. Palate was lacking thickness for a double IPA. Reminded more of a Strong Ale. k7
wxman (585), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 24, 2007 Updated: May 29, 2009Pours a ruby amber color with a pretty decent yellow/tan head that is retained. Sweet malt aroma with some sharp spice characteristics. Taste is thick and rich. Sweet buttery caramel malt along with a pleasant but assertive bitter coffee presence. Some hoppiness in the aftertaste as well as alcohol warmth. I like this. It’s a little busy, but quite good.
obxdude10 (1556), Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 |
Jul 21, 2007 I’m obviously in the dissenting opinion of this beer, but it was definitely lacking any & all characteristics of a double IPA, too heavy on the malts, too dark of a color, overly malty nose with too much caramel & sugar, not enough hops throughout, including the aroma, flavors & finish, too much alcohol in the flavors & aftertaste, a very disappointing & subpar offering
boFNjackson (1265), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 17, 2007 PIB... Bottle poured a ruby color with a thin white head. Barley-like caramel on the nose. Thick, syrupy, yet soft palate. Flavors of rye (naturally) influenced hops that lead way to a complex, cough medicine like concoction of floral malt and barley. Extremely unique.
anders37 (4579), Malmö, Sweden
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 13, 2007 Bottle @ Akkurat, Stockholm. Pours a clear copper coloer with a small off-white head. Sweet malty vinous alcoholic aroma with some hints of hops. Sweet malty hoppy bitter flavor with some hints of grapefruit. Dry malty bitter finish with some alcoholic hints.
hapjydeuce (767), Del Mar, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 11, 2007 Updated: Jul 17, 2007Bomber. Lovely deep amber color, can almost be mistaken for a lighter red ale. Copious off-white head that develops nicely. Sweet, very malty butterscotch and hops aroma. The caramel is very evident both in the aroma and in the flavor. Each sip has a nice earthy undertone while the sweet caramel malt is present throughout each taste, complimented by a very green hoppy finish. The rye is most present as a palate-finisher, leaving a somewhat bready aftertaste. Finishes a bit syrupy. If this brew was a bit more balanced between the sweet malts and hops, plus a crisper palate, it would be outstanding. Good brew.
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