joeyplush (328), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA Oct 7, 2009 The appearance is fantastic (dark ruby chestnut with an impressive tan head) and the aroma is decent (spices, hops and roasted malt) but it ends there. Flavor is surprisingly bland and watery. Something is definitely missing - good start but a disappointing finish. Leighton (234), New York, New York, USA Oct 4, 2009 Had a bit from tap at the MH brewery. Poured a rich amber hue with a medium head. Fairly big flavor: heavy on the malts, and almost as heavy on the hops. Nice, medium body. Smooth and robust finish. One of the better Fall seasonals I’ve tried. durhambeer (1188), Durham, USA Oct 4, 2009 Draft. Maybe the only Magic Hat beer I’ve had that I’d consider drinking again? Dark clear amber pour. Hoppy but with a strong malt backbone. Nothing exciting, but drinkable. knights97 (80), Tennessee, USA Oct 3, 2009 Had this on draft down at Brick’s. nice aroma of caramel and a hops, this beer starts off a bit bitter with a strong caramel taste but let it breathe for 20 minutes and it tons down, very good beer as the caramel starts to blend with the hops, as the body is medium and not much of a head to it, nice amber ale for the season. patrickfannon (274), Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA Oct 3, 2009 Bottle. 12 oz. Pours a deep, murky amber with a frothy beige head. Pungent, inviting nose. Aroma of clove, roasted malts, and cinnamon. Rather full body with a warm, smooth mouthfeel. Hearty finish. Very good amber ale. spiritsbeerman (47), Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA Oct 2, 2009 A hoppy autumn beer for the ones that cant let go. A nice beer, all it should be with a" MAGIC HAT" spin. what a great american brewing co. tmoreau (527), Lombard, Illinois, USA Oct 2, 2009 Sampled at a Mead, Cider, and Beer Tasting by Binny’s Beverage Depot, Glen Ellyn, IL. Poured to my wine/sampler glass a brownish amber with off white foam to the head and spotty lacing. The aroma was citrusy, and a little toasted and caramel malt. The flavor was similar, with a touch of malt sweetness followed by a moderate hop bitterness that hung around into the finish. Good, but not bold enough to make it past the end of lawnmower time.
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