4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
An oakey, roasty, whiskey malty aroma. Is black with a big bubbly naturally carbonated head. The flavor is dominated by the oak whiskey, followed by the chocolate roasty malt flavor. This is a nice specially brewerd Karl beer. A nice switch from the norm for these guys.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
This was the surprise (IMO) of the Pizza Port Real ALe fest 2006. Usually Karl Strauss’ brews are tame & middle of the road, but this beauty was flavorful, well-balanced and very nicely done.
4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Real ale fest black and nice thick rouge head. Licoice and roast flavor and subdued bitterness. Very full mouthfee, excellent porterl
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On cask at PP Real Ale Festival 2006. I must say i’m not usually one to go for the more mainstream beers at festivals (especially a fest like Real Ale) but had heard that this brew was GOOD! Pours a rich, dark brown color with a decent sized tan head and some lasting lacing. Aroma is roasty and slightly malty with a hint of the barrel aged yumminess coming through. Flavor is very similar, strong roast and malt presence with a definite whiskey note through-out. Very smooth and not over-powering on the palate. I was truly impressed with this beer!
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
(On cask at the PP Real Ale Fest 2006) A medium thick head sits atop the dark brown to black body of this brew and a good amount of lacing clings to the glass. This brew is full bodied, slightly sweet and malty with a nice roasted coffee note, a touch of vanilla and the slightest hint of whiskey. This was totally unexpected and a nice surprise from Karl Strauss.
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