 shadey (1496), Rochester, New York, USA
Mar 31, 2009 750ml Bottle. 2006 vintage - first bottling. Tasted as my 1400 rating on March 31st 2009. The pour is a deep murky brown with only tiny spots of bubbles dispersed on the surface. The aroma tells me this is going to be impressive. Rich sweet malts that tell a take of dark fruits mixing with vanilla and caramel. Everything is well-blended and cohesive. The flavors roll over the tongue smoothly and leave a lasting impression. The booze appears only faintly and in no way takes away from the beauty of the beer, even at the end when its room temperature. There is spice and more depth of character than I would have expected. The body is silky smooth and incredibly easy on the palate. This single bottle leaves me overwhelmed with the talent of the Port Brewers. A masterpiece of craftsmanship.
unclemike (834), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
Mar 30, 2009 I’ve been looking forward to this one. Poured a deep brown/black with zero head or lacing. Cork sort of just fell out. Aroma of wood,vanilla and fine liquer. Taste is wood, vanilla, caramel, toffee with a smooth and lasting finish. Hides the alcohol very nicely. Smoother and less complex than I would have expected, but a very nice treat nonetheless.
tpd975 (93), Riverview, Florida, USA
Mar 29, 2009 A: A deep russet brown hue with ruby highlights, small tan head and good lace.
S: The nose starts out nice and fruity with hints of plum, raisin, and starfruit. Touches of spice with notes of cardamom, clove and anise. Hints of nutty toffee, roasted malt, and vanilla before the barrel kicks in.
T: Wonerful malt caramelization starts this one off with a bang. Some semi-sweet chocolate comes next with hints of pure vanilla beans. Vinous qualities come thru and then boom, the barrel. Light toasted oak and hints of booze finish this one off in a light but perfect way.
M: Medium full body with moderate carbonation. Just a touch of booze from the barrel.
D: Wonderful! Give me a cigar, and a 750 of this gem and I am set for the evening
Schroppfy (1810), Ohio, USA
Mar 28, 2009 2008 Sinner’s Club 375 ml - released late Feb/early March, 2009. Nice aroma, very rich, vanilla to the extreme. Everything else about this beer is a dead, alcoholic, burning, oxidized mess. Lifeless, hotter than hell, ugly, syrupy and thick. Like drinking "double-brewed" vanilla extract.
I know, I know - give it longer - it will carbonate, it will get better. I am not seeing that.
SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
Mar 27, 2009 Sampled at the 2009 AZ Strong Beer Fest on February 28th. One of the top brews of the day. Deep reddish brown pour with a small creamy tan head. Aroma of brandy, wood, dark fruit and vanilla. Flavor is about the same. Very nice. I had a few of them!
snakeoilpete (324), Seattle, Washington, USA
Mar 24, 2009 2008 on tap at Brouwer’s Hard Liver ’09. Pours almost black with a thin tan head. Notes of toffee, chocolate, leather in the aroma; tobacco and floral hops show up in the taste. The mouthfeel is thick and the finish is long with tobacco, hops, and whiskey, fading to a slight toffee sweetness.
SuzyGreenberg (1318), Seattle, Washington, USA
Mar 22, 2009 draft @ brouwer’s bigwood fest - 2007 vintage; dark brown and clear along the edges with thin tan head lingering; wowzers, this was good and not nearly as sweet as bourbon version; smooth and thick; very malty, candy, toffee, caramel, wood, vanilla; everything together in harmony
j12601 (1138), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Mar 22, 2009 Bottle shared at the Smoke from the Oak release. 2008 bottle. Pours a hazy amber brown with a light tan head. Nose is full of molasses, candy, caramel, and a little bit of oak. Nice sharp carbonation, and more oak on the body. Ends with a light lingering sweet caramel note.
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