 aubreya (653), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Apr 30, 2008
The color was dark red/black. The head was very thin, fizzy, and off-white. The aroma was molasses, chocolate, vanilla, and malty. The flavor was spice, alcohol, malt, chocolate, and vanilla. The palate was full-bodied. The finish was warm.
urbnhautebourg (931), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Jul 21, 2008 They really nailed the body with this beer, which is quite an achievement for stateside "Belgians". They always come out too thin. The beer is well made, but I didn’t find a lot of complexity in its flavor profile. No real interesting flavor that rose to prominence--but still pretty solid.
Ughsmash (2835), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 19, 2008 750mL bottle, 1st bottled release (also thanks to Kan for sharing recently!). Poured crystal-clear, shimmery coppery-brown with a lovely cap of beige head (unfortunately didn’t stick around for long). The aroma picked up a solid blend of dark sugars (vinous notes, plums, and prunes) upfront with rich caramel, chocolate, and peppery yeast not far behind.. sherry stuck on the back with a bit of less-refined alcohol, but this really grew on me as the drink progressed. The flavor had a lighter, freeer-flowing caramel and sherry character to it the whole way through.. dried spices and peppery alcohol grace the edges.. finished very dry and spicy with vinous notes and toffee. Medium-bodied with low carbonation and a slick feel across the palate.. wish it gripped a bit tighter.. finished a bit stronger, but never entirely came together. All in all a tasty brew!
kyzr (894), Bozeman, Montana, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Dark pour with very small brown head. Nose of dried fruit. Flavor is rather sweet, cross between a barley wine flavor and quad. A lot of raisins, prunes and plum. Body looks big, but more on the lighter side. Hops are present, just enough to keep the sweetness in check.
pintocb (391), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Jul 18, 2008 Updated: Jul 22, 2008Not quite what I was expecting from having other quads. Dark, rich brown, almost the color of a stout or porter. The raisins really come through in the nose. The flavor is belgian up front, followed by some bitter twang, then ending with a dark fruity flavor, reminiscent of some Nogne brews I’ve had. Surprisingly light bodied for its full flavor, it is full of effervescence. Still, maybe its summer, but its a bit to rich for my blood.
DragonStout (1139), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Poured real dark with a small khaki head that laced around the glass nicely.Lots of sweet dark fruits on the nose. The flavor was warming with the dark fruit sweetness and caramel.This brew was complex but blended well letting me enjoy the flavors with out one being dominant. Finished of warming and sweet.
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