emerson430 (82), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Feb 3, 2008
Nice red-amber color with lasting lacing on the glass. Head dissipates fast but lingers as lace. Wonderful balance between hop and malt. Can’t quite pick up the hop type, Centennial maybe ... Cascade? Piny/Grassy character. a la Celebration Ale with more malt. A good winter warmer without the spice.
 elihapa (260), Connecticut, USA
Sep 6, 2008 bottle. Pours a clear amber-red with a clingy cream head. Aroma heavy on malts, soil, and some fermenting dark fruit. Flavor starts sweet, of marbled caramel malt, butterscotch, butter, and a sweet apricot/cherry. Not a whole lot of complexity, but a pretty appealing flavor holds its own. Finish is thin, mouthfeel is sticky, but flavor recedes quickly. Pretty nice, especially for Magic Hat, which is a brewery I don’t seem to get along with too well.
Imaena (244), Portland, Maine, USA
Aug 22, 2008 Bottle form Alex 08’ Pours a hazy brown amber color with a beige head. Malty nose with slight syrupy sweetness coming through. Hopp bitterness and subtle sweetness. Finish is dry and funky.
AgentSteve (785), Livermore, California, USA
Aug 17, 2008 Bonus beer from ? Pours attractive opaque ruddy caramel color with a halo of a cream colored head. The nose is dried fruits, brown sugar and sweet malt. The flavor goes much more earthy and a touch bitter. The finish is strangely a bit vegital.
Damico (50), Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 5, 2008 This amber ale doesn’t have the best aroma or flavor, but can be enjoyed if you like a slightly hopped ale. With an amber color and small head, it’s not the most impressive brew.
nick76 (2038), Tampa, Florida, USA
Jul 4, 2008 The aroma is hoppy with pine and citrus hops. The aroma also has caramel and lightly roasted malt. The appearance is amber brown with a large head. The flavor is like the aroma. The palate is thin. Overall pretty good.
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