 Kinz (2179), Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
Nov 26, 2007 Richmond "industry" gathering. Dark brown appearance. Huge caramel malt and cherry aroma. Flavor is thickly malty in the vein of a Thomas Hardy brew. Great depth of flavor. Hint of earthiness in the finish. Awesome brew. Another favorite from the tasting.
Dorwart (1807), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA
Nov 23, 2007 Thin head of fine bubbles that recedes quickly. Strong aroma loaded with raisins, molasses, sweet malts and some roastyness. Color is a dark brown. Rich roasted flavor with lots of raisins and dates again. Roasted grains, sweet malts and molasses. Noticable alcohol kick. Little bit syrupy. Finishes warm and sweet with a thick lingering malty sweetness. A very good quad.
alafito (334), tijuana, Mexico
Nov 23, 2007 Dark pour with very little carbonation. Robust body with lots of dark berrys, cocoa, wood and a bit of caramel and hops too. Very inviting. Not a bad beer - full-flavored and well-rounded.The high alcohol is warming and pleasant - not astringent at all.
MPA (478), Nørrebro(formerly Aalborg), Denmark
Nov 22, 2007 Bottle (cell phone rating). Dark. Aroma of raisins, caramel and pine. Sweet flavour of caramel, a little yeast and malt.
anders37 (4516), Malmö, Sweden
Nov 15, 2007 Bottle. Many thanks to Markus (bu11zeye) for this one. Pours a dark brown/amber color with a small off-white head. Spicy malty dark fruit aroma wit hints of raisins. Spicy malty dark fruit and raisin flavor. Long dry spicy warming finish.
pantanap (1322), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 12, 2007 Updated: Dec 19, 2007bottle....appearance:dark raisin brown with very little head....aroma: caramel malt, raisins along with other dark fruits, and i also get a decent trace of booze to go along with it......taste: toffee and caramel malt along with dark fruits and spice. some bitterness in the finish. alcohol presence in the taste as well.....all in all, not a bad quad.
thegreat78 (32), San Marcos, California, USA
Nov 2, 2007 Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass. Thin, tan head that dissipates quickly to a rim around the glass. Nearly black body with tiny bubbles streaming up the glass. Dark and almost intimidating. Looking up through the beer, you can tell it is clear, despite the darkness, and this perspective shows a dark chestnut color. Warm fruity aroma with notes of prune, brown sugar, spice, and alcohol. Nice roasted malt with a hint of milk chocolate initial flavor with light bitter aftertaste that is relatively long lived with an alcohol finish. This brew comes across almost as a strong stout/barley wine cross. It is full bodied with slightly syruppy feel that coats the side of your tongue and the back of your throat. The lively, almost fizzy carbonation keeps it ffrom feeling too heavy. Overall, this beer has a nice subtle aroma that is reliatively complex and pleasant. THe taste is excellent and the mouthfeel is nicely balanced with a full body that is lightened a little by the carbonation.
Boutip (2333), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Nov 1, 2007 Bottle: Poured a dark burgundy color ale with a small foamy head with not much retention and minimal lacing. Aroma of dry figs and plums with some subtle notes of alcohol. Taste of dry figs and plums is dominating with some rich and sweet Belgian malt. Body is quite full with some medium carbonation. A bit too sweet overall for my liking and it is missing something complexity-wise. Not bad but definitely not what I was expecting from this well renowned brewer.
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