 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Date: 07/03/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta
Appearance: muddy brown, fine beige head,
Aroma: huge sweet banana aroma with a touch of spicy clove,
Flavor: rich malt flavor, good mix of chocolate and banana, light balancing bitterness,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **+/4
Cornfield (4255), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Apr 15, 2008 Bottle picked up at the Orland Park, IL, Trader Joe’s - This poured a cloudy light brown body capped by a large yellowish beige head. That rapidly devolved into one finger (albeit my skinny pinky) in height that lasted throughout the drink. The aroma was of very ripe bananas, a touch of bubblegum, and a suggestion of clove. This seem a bit spritzy for style, but delivered solid flavors of banana, caramel, and clove. Not bad.
bhensonb (2832), Woodland, California, USA
Dec 8, 2007 Bottle from Trader Joes. Aroma of caramel, bread, and perhaps banana. Hazy ripe apricot flesh color (if held in front of strong light) with a beige head that lasted awhile. Rather thin bodied with fizzy/creamy carbonation. Definitely starts with clove and bread, and some banana comes along in a bit. The impact is somewhat spicey. The finish is fairly dry and lightly bitter in a herb/spice way. Tasty and good value.
The_Beer_God (2827), Newport News, Virginia, USA
May 24, 2008 Bottle. Cloudy copper. No head only a small ring of white foam around the edge of the glass. Nose is spicy with banana, sweet malts and light caramel. Almost candyish in spots. taste is wheat, banana, soft bubblegum, caramel and spice. Hints of lemony tartness here as well. Body is bubbly and light-medium. rather refreshing. Almost thirst quenching. Ends with more banana, wheat, candy notes, soft fruit and caramel. Light yeast notes here as well. Not bad at all!
Skyview (2768), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
May 26, 2008 Last beer sampled at BDR’s tasting and shared by JK. From a 12-oz bottle, pours a hazy brownish amber brew with a thin off-white head that quickly dissipates to an off-white ring. Aroma of caramel malt, some yeast/banana esters, cloves, and a touch of citrus zest. Taste is medium bodied, some light carbonation with flavors of dark multi-grain malt, some banana esters, clove and a touch of lemon zest. Finish is semi-sweet, with a mild banana aftertaste that quickly disappears.
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