 chimplechamp (463), Oslo, Norway
Oct 15, 2008 CASK conditioned at the memphis taproom, philadelphia, pa. wow. this was really spot on.
pours red with a huge offwhite head nose is thick with bread, yeast, a good dose of piny grapefruity hops. taste is incredibly well balanced, the hops and the malt go really well hand in hand. It was really complex but i didnt write enough notes about it. It was incredibly drinkable for it’s ABV. great stuff.
bierkoning (5987), La Tropica, Netherlands
Oct 15, 2008 Bottle. Reddish brown color. Malt, raisin, flowery hops in the aroma. Malty sweet raisinny flavor with a hint of tartness, red berries, oily hops and grapefruit. This beer has a somewhat vinous chharacter with some tannines. Earthy aftertaste
NobleSquirrel (1100), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Draft at Old Oak Tap, Chicago. Pour is a deep crimson/red. Nose is strongly C-hopped with some distinct crystal malt as well. Taste is much the same, lots of caramel, a little citric, pretty refreshing and a touch heavy, though light in mouthfeel. Pretty decent one.
BMan1113VR (2757), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Bottle. Shared with my best friend, mrest88 (too bad he isn’t a Hophead!). I love imperial reds, and this one is no different. Pours with a clear red body and a light brown head that leaves good lacing. Aroma is hops (fresh) with lots of caramel and some ripe fruits. Taste starts nicely sweet with caramel and fruitiness and then finishes with a nice and controlled hop bitterness. A bit on the fizzy side of things.
m4rest88 (216), Beverly Hills, California, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Pours with an amber hue with no head. The beer has very good lacing as well!
Hoppy aroma with lots of caramel.
The flavor is pretty much bitter straight through. Almost too bitter in my opinion!
Syrupy texture, with lively carbonation.
In my opinion this beer was a little to hoppy and bitter for my liking. Recomended for people who like bitter beers though for sure!
highibus (421), Mill Creek, Washington, USA
Oct 11, 2008 a nice clear red beer with an off white head. nice spicy hop aroma. flavor is malty and hoppy. great lingering hop finish.
jbuzz (658), South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 10, 2008 Poured a medium orange color with medium tan head. Nice full body with a good hit of hops. Very easy to drink.
JasonG (700), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Oct 8, 2008 12 oz bottle - pours a medium orange color with medium sized tan head. Aroma has fair amount of lightly toasted malt, with light caramel, notes of pumpkin and cinnamon, fair amount of herbal hops. Flavor has chewy malts, toasted caramel, roasty notes, with a balanced finish. Overall a decent brew, nothing earthshattering, but good.
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