 PaulHegedus (459), Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Feb 20, 2009 Bottle. This is a caramel-like brown colour with a half inch head and plenty of spotted lacing all over the glass. The head is quite persistent and dense. The aroma is very inviting; there’s some cherry, caramel malt, brown bread, distant black licorice, berries. The mouthfeel is medium and smooth on the tongue. I taste plenty of dry biscuit, toffee leading to a wonderful roasted nuttiness, cherry, fresh pineapple, a hint of water.
meeple (52), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 20, 2009 Bottle. Gushed out upon opening, medium tan head slow to dissapate, extremely deep orangish brown. Smells heavily of sweet malt, a little orange. A little bit of sourness, then a huge amount of brown sugar and malt, with a bit of an astringent citrus finish. I think there’s a clash of flavors. Not bad, but would be better if it finished differently.
Birdiebeagle (779), Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 18, 2009 Bottle Pours a nice deep brown with a big tan foamy head. Head lasts well. A very good aroma of roasted malts, sweet fruit, chocolate. Has a good carbination. A good mouthfeel. Strong finish. Heavier body. Taste the alcohol a touch but I like the little burn. Very balanced. This is a little sharp around the edges but is real good. I like this one a lot.
PJCummings (3), Stuttgart, Germany
does not count  Feb 18, 2009 Poured from 33cl bottle into a wine glass. Dark, but not opaque, color. Thin, tan head. Well balanced. Very good texture. Caramel/coffee hints. I didn’t taste any fruit, but my wife did. Nice hops.
Strangebrewer (208), Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Feb 17, 2009 Poured dark ruby-brown with off-white head. Mild tart, caramel in the aroma. moderate carbonation.Sweet roasted fruity flavour, burnt raison. A hint of alcohol. Better than I expected.
jamvin23 (162), chicago, Illinois, USA
Feb 16, 2009 Bottle. muddy with pillowy white head. Aroma: Malty, yeasty, fruity. Flavor: roasted malt, fruit and licorice i
stageseven (3), Bear, Delaware, USA
does not count Feb 13, 2009 Dark brown color with red tinge, light tan head of moderate size. Main aroma was roast malt, coffee, cherries, and chocolate. Underneath there’s hints of caramel, alcohol, biscuit, and apple. Tasted of coffee/dark chocolate, cherry, pumpernickel, roast, cider, and wood. Very complex. Body was a little light and dry, but extremely easy to drink.
probstk (1011), Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Feb 11, 2009 33 cl bottle in gift pack from LCBO, served at cellar temperature in a tulip glass. JA01/09.
App.: Slightly hazy, deep copper, fair light tan head.
Aroma: Brown sugar, molasses, light minty herbals, some light fruitiness and nuttiness, a touch of sour cherries and tangy fruits.
Palate: Medium body and medium-low effervescence.
Flav.: Much like the nose – slightly minty with lots of brown sugar, molasses, dried fruits, light tart fruits, a little nuttiness; off-dry, slightly tangy with a little alcohol and light nutty malts to finish.
A little light, but decent.
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