 aerosol999 (113), Quebec, Canada
Sep 18, 2007
Appearance: Reddish brown with no head retention.
Aroma: Sour and acetic with balsamic vinegar and a light sulphuriness.
Flavour: Woody and dry, Special B? Clean sourness witha goodly dose of acidity to brighten it. Sour wins over malt character. Chocolate ice cream and pomegrantes. Red berry fermentation esters.
Mouthfeel: Thin dry and bright from acidity.
Overall: Very sour with lots of fermentation esters. Like raisins, plums and cherries in balsamic vinegar over chocolate ice cream.
JK (2479), Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Cloudy brown color. Mild brett and roasted malt aroma. Good, thick palate. Some malt, and lightly sour. This is probably more of a saison or bier de garde than Belgian Strong, the ABV is too low, and there is too much wild yeast. Or maybe a dubbel.
badgerben (3160), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
Sep 10, 2008 Courtesy of Stine. Murky copper color with a medium head. Aroma of tobacco and oak. Dry and rich malt taste, rounded out by some nuttiness. The sweet orange peel did not register, but the cinnamon provided some background spiciness.
slimchill (645), Austin, Texas, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Bottle. Brown-gold pour with a big white head. Cloudy and leaving amazing lacing. Pungent sharp sourness with cinnamon behind it. Opens with cinnamon into big barnyard-earthy funk. Finishes with deep bitter dark chocolate. Full-bodied and highly drinkable. The chocolate in the finish is a perfect contrast to the sourness. Masterfully-balanced like so many JP offerings.
bb (2154), Martinez, California, USA
Aug 16, 2008 Bottle. Batch 253. Copper beer with a tan head. Cocoa, caramel, cinnamon/spice aroma with light citrus and light tartness. Tart, light citrus flavor with caramel turning to spice, malt, and some light stone fruit. Medium body. Spice, cinnamon and nutmeg linger with malt and tartness.
Theis (2212), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Aug 7, 2008 Bottle (Thanks Puzzl) at Sune’s sommerhus. Murkey red/brown - offwhite head. Red berries, fruity, spicy, orange, light cinnamon, cherry, dry cocoa, light soapy, light oud bruin - caracters. Nice complexity.
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