 tiggmtl (4148), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 26, 2008
Doughy yeast aroma with some grassy and herbal hops apparent. Opaque yellow-blonde body is topped by a low white fine bubbled head that leaves some lace. Yeasty character in the flavour also with moderate bitterness that balances the sweet malts. Spices and grassy hop flavours in the aftertaste. Medium body with very strong carbonation. It almost seems like this fermented out far drier than intended. Sampled at Oakes’ Xmas tasting 2007.
enginaaron (20), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 5, 2008 Fresh but very mild aroma. Not terribly noticable. Just the style, I assume. Sweetness that develops into a strong black pepper taste. Very complex towards the end and mysterious. Not terribly easy to differentiate between flavors. Mild carbonation with very small bubbles. Taste on very tip of tongue. Don’t like the pepper taste at all. Don’t like this beer.
Immy (1474), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Jul 3, 2008 C&C 750. Hazy orange/gold with an off white head. Yeasty, dusty nose, spicy cardamom-like scents. Spicy flavors, ginger, yeast and dust - VERY drinkable. Dry, bitter white pepper twist in the finish. Yum!
Goodgrief (993), Middletown, Delaware, USA
Jul 2, 2008 Dirty blond color with nice head and lacing. Aroma of spice and fruit. Flavor was sweet with fruit, honey and some spice (maybe the Grains of Paradise or the Ginger) that I just didn’t like with the fruity flavor at all. Feel free to stone me if you will, but I don’t like it, really.
twitcher (103), framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Jun 25, 2008 bottle. Clear bright yellow straw color. VERY impressive head- big but not a foam over, and tons of staying power and lace. Aromas of some dull barnyard funk and chunky grainy sweetness. Flavors of mellow spice and fruit. The ginger and grains of paradise come through without dominating the brew. Tart lemon orange flavor without the hop bite. Minimal bitterness. Some yeasty sharpness. Palate is a bit of a battle between crisp dryness and some oily sticky notes. Overall a very enjoyable brew.
Taktik_MTL (1769), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Jun 23, 2008 Bouteille de 750ml, avec bouchon de liège, obtenue via Importations Privées Bièropholie. Arôme: Odeur d’épices et de bonbon avec une pointe florale. Apparence: La couleur est orangée voilée avec une moyenne densité de bulle. Présence d’un moyen col mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût d’épices et d’agrumes avec une pointe florale. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Présence d’épices en arrière goût. (Rating #1755)
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