 omhper (10141), Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 8, 2002 Dark amber color. Very malty, sweet, very flavourful, need I say complex?
Oakes (6793), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jun 22, 2001 Updated: Jan 6, 2006Yes, I understand I probably had that beer on its best day the first time around. Sampled on what was obviously a more ordinary day, it’s a slightly coppery amber colour. The aroma is malty, somewhat brassy with a hint of earthiness. Flavour has a lot of bitterness - woody - and dashes of caramel and breadcrusty malts. The flavours are definitely not as bright as previous and the beer simply feels less alive as a consequence. Alcohol hits late, as does a little brown sugar sweetness. Not a bad beer, certainly respectable amongst the overall alt/amber field, but not a worldbeater either. That was pretty much expected, though, as that first experience was so sublime. Ar 6 Ap 3 F 7 P 3 O 14 = 3.3 Rating shown is aggregate of the two.
Deep amber; rich aroma with loads of malt, almonds, cashews, and hints of maple & bourbon; Huge malt palate - but with pleasing bitterness underneath flavours of plum, pear, rich caramel/toffee and earthy, toasted malts, mesquite smoke, more bourbon. Finishes both sweet and earthy. Very complex. The best alt since Im Fuchschen. Ar 9 Ap 4 Fl 10 P 4 O 18 = 4.5
argo0 (6019), Washington DC, USA
Dec 21, 2002 Light copper body with minimal head. Aroma is sweet and malty, largely caramel. As it warms, hops and alcohol also show up. Flavorwise, it’s fairly rich, sweet and strong malty. Hoppy on the back half, and there are definitely some barleywine qualities. The alcohol is blatant in its presence. It’s a good beer, but no great shakes.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Feb 24, 2008 Date: 02/01/2008
Mode: bottle
Source: Tasting, Pre-Sex
Appearance: clear amber, wispy beige head, bits of drippy lace,
Aroma: sweet caramel malt aroma with a fruity tartness and floral hops,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: sweet caramel malt flavor, nice creamy hops blend in well with the malty sweetness, light balancing bitterness
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.9/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **/4
Rastacouere (5202), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 4, 2004 Hazy amber body, beige head, almost yellowish. Aroma is well structured, very malty (maple, nutty) accompanied by subtle grassy hops and a mysterious woodiness that I couldn't describe better than cedar powder. Very crisp mouthfeel, highly carbonated medium body. Honeyish malt, grassy/earthy finish with a nice mild bitter touch. Solid
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