2.2 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 10/20
It was good for a strong beer. It’s smooth and malty. and clear
2.5 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
No aroma. Bright clear beer with light head. Smooth right to the bottom which is good for this strength. Nothing of not about the beer though. Just a smooth strong beer. Kind of light flavour and malt for a bock.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
I just ’stumbled’ upon this beer at a provincial liquor store here in B.C.
I was concerned about the beer being in a can but the subtle sweet finish makes it all worth it ...
Like a fine wine in a can if you can dig it .
It’s Thanksgiving here in Canada and thankful I am for this beer ...
CHeers ... bottoms up :P
2.3 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 11/20
faint malty aroma. head disappears without even saying goodbye. some sweet grape juicy flavours aswell as some cereal-ish malt. 7%abv is too obvious.
2.6 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
The 7% alcohol is fairly hidden. Still not bad for that much alcohol. Had better, had wost. Still was enjoyed.
2.7 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 10/20
Malty aroma, golden, fluffy head. Sweet taste, some bitterness. Alcohol isn’t subtle. Average.
2.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 6/20
Appearance was nice: light golden color, frothy white head. Aroma was even nice: Fruity and slightly malty. But, then came the kicker, the taste. Damn, why does that always have to ruin a good beer. Malty, peppery, much too sweet - caramel, sugar. Blech. I thought bocks were dark, not as bad as some malt liquors i’ve had, but neverless, still vile.
1.7 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 1/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 5/20
Kind of tasteless .And not much diff than the holsten premium . Coulden’t drink it all .
2.1 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 7/20
Sulfury right off the bat. Light medium gold color. The flavor goes from nothing to slightly sweet very quickly. No bitterness to speak of. Round mouthfeel that leaves a sweetness on your lips. Overall not very good. Though I live a mile from the brewery and can smell it when they brew, I don’t particularly like any of the Holsten products.
2.9 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 11/20
Nice well balanced nose. Looks and tastes like a lager. I don’t mind the alcohol jumping out, if it has body to support it. Alas, this does not. I have not been impressed by any of the Holsten offerings, there seems to be obvious flaws with each, it’s not that bad but, I expected much more. As Oakes said, they should know better than to try to pass this off as a bock.
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