 LearninBeer (201), Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 28, 2009 Pours a nice creamy light brown head, mostly diminishing. The color is a golden brown. The aroma is a roasted/nutty sweet caramel. The feel is thick and full, bitter, creamy a very good beer.
TheJester (702), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 15, 2009 650 mL bottle, if I recall correctly. A thick pour; translucent copper with lots of sediment and almost no head. Piles of C hops in the aroma, along with caramel malt. The caramel carries through into the flavour, although here the hops are more restrained - certainly nowhere near DIPA territory. There is some toast and maybe some candied fruit in there as well. Bittersweet finish. A nice example of the style.
BrianDorry55 (117), Spring Hill, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 12, 2009 22oz. from Pristine Liquors in Spring Hill, FL. Pours cloudy/copper color...extremely thin, off-white head. Sweet bottle! Aroma is caramel, toffee, malt, and light alcohol...nothing indicating the flavor that followed. Flavor tastes like an IPA...maybe an IPA/Tripel...Alot of piney hops, christmas tree sap..I feel like Im burping up Christmas trees! Going by the flavor, I dont see how this isnt an IPA. Bit of a harsh aftertaste...ok mouthfeel...this is the only thing that isnt fantastic about this beer. This beer surprised me...its listed as an "American Strong"...it should be listed as an IPA. Smells like a barleywine, but tastes like nothing other than an IPA. Really really good...im surprised it doesnt have a higher rating.
trayns (240), Beverly Hills, Michigan, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 12, 2009 Updated: Feb 17, 2009Bottle. Pours a nice reddish golden color, nice white head. Very surprised by this ale, I enjoyed it more than I thought. Great mixture of hoppy bite and a malted sweetness. Found it cheap, and was rewarded with a quality brew.
BrotherGrendel (580), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 9, 2009 A- Pours a clear amber color with a creamy off--white head that is mostly sustaining, good lacing throughout
S- Nose is of citrus and pine hops, subtle sweetness and roasted/bread malts, well balanced with slight hint of alcohol
T- Taste divided between roasty malts and citrus (grapefruit mostly) hops, caramel and pine are detectable as is lingering alcohol presence
M- Medium body with adequate carbonation, oily texture, and short finish that is mostly bitter
D- Very nice and well balanced hoppy Red that is noticeably easier to drink than other performers in the "Strong Ale" category. Sweet citrus tones and short finish make this a refreshing ale that can be enjoyed repeatedly through the night.
forsides (67), union, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 8, 2009 amber brown color with nice tan head. smell is malty caramel.. a little cinnamon. taste is a good punch of spicey hops followed by solid malt backing with a tinge of alcohol.
seanbhudson (54), , California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 7, 2009 A: Rich copper color with off white head
S: Citrusy hops, hints of orange, and pine.
T: Rich flavor, with doughy malts, caramel, hops and pine. You can taste the alcohol but not overpowering.
M: Sticky malt flavors coat the mouth.
D: Nice balance between sweet and bitter.
nathan30533 (139), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 6, 2009 Pours a wondeful amber color with a white forming head. Good taste of hops and smell of hops as well. Smooth with a little bit of bitter left in the mouth after swallow. Good brew... Luck brew!
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