kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Sep 1, 2007 Date: 07/29/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade
opaque brown with ruby highlights, thin tan head, sweet chocolate malt aroma and flavor, very little bitterness, clean lager character, tasty but I guess I prefer the rough edge of an ale or maybe a touch of hops
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0 Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
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