sliffy (1966), Columbus, Ohio, USA Aug 4, 2008 On tap @ Buckeye: Pours a clear copper with a light tan head. Aroma, rye, doughy malts, some smoky notes, caramel. Flavor, rye, some spices, caramel, earthy notes, some doughy malts. Beershine (2678), Hue, Vietnam Aug 4, 2008 Red-brown with thick tan head and slight haze. Nose is dark fruit, medium hops, earthy, mild, woody aroma. Soft, nice level of carbonation. Lively but not fizzy or prickly. Good malt character, nice balance of rye malt. Slightly sweet but not sugary. More like a rootsy, woody, earthy sweetness. Mellow, characterful hop finish, highly drinkable. GeneralGao (3051), Iowa City, Iowa, USA Jul 22, 2008 750ml bottle. Gusher! Earthy, spicy aroma with some chocolate and whiff of sassafras and alcohol. Poured a clear reddish-orange color, The head was light tan with good retention. A bit of lace was left behind. Dry and effervescent. Lots of air building up in my stomach. Tasted of dark fruits, burnt caramel, black tea, alcohol, and rye. Not bad, but a bit too bubbly. alraicercsu (166), Ft.Collins, Colorado, USA Jul 12, 2008 Bottle. Dark red brown color with white head. Chocolate, caramel and hop aroma. Tastes of spice, caramel, wood and bread. Oakes (8058), gone rambling, Vietnam Jul 2, 2008 Dark reddish-amber. Spicy, chocolatey aroma with lots of hop and caramel. Fun stuff. Spicy, caramelly, hoppy, woody with hints of chocolate and nuts. Fresh rye character. Good times. demdeac40 (238), Etowah, North Carolina, USA Jun 2, 2008 Pours a nice brownish amber with a large off white head. Aroma is nice and toasty and slightly sweet. The flavor is dark fruit with a tang of fennel. Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA May 27, 2008 Draft @ Buckeye Beer Engine: Pleasantly surprised by this one. Pours a dark mahogany brown with a thick frothy head. Aroma is sweet, dried fruit, maybe a hint of dark sugars. Flavor is sweet, burnt rye malts, brown sugar. Good mouthfeel, hides alcohol dangerously well. drewbeerme (2223), Chicago, Illinois, USA May 26, 2008 750ml bottle. thanks xnoxhatex for sharing. pours hazy auburn with off whtie head. a rye and toasted malt aroma. flavors are rye, toasted, doughy, some toffee. a bit watery. seems sort of bland and dull to me.
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