 kevd193213 (486), Hope Valley, Rhode Island, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 11, 2009 750 mL bottle. Amber brownish pour with a medium light tan head. Aroma of raisins, yeast and malt. Taste of caramel, malt, sugar and dark fruit. Medium to thin body with a nice even finish.
fidel (914), Livermore, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 10, 2009 Pours dark "garnet" red, CO2, dark fruits, caramel, spicey, malty, slight vinous.
Jsawyer (282), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 10, 2009 Draft served in Maredsous goblet. Poured garnet with a thin layer of white head that laced nicely. Aroma fruity, port, candi sugar, spices, yeast, and finally alcohol. Flavor wasn’t quite as complex, mostly spice, citrus, and licorice sweet malt. Light carbonation and very vinous. Nothing to write home about.
AgentSteve (1357), SF Bay Area, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 10, 2009 750 shared by Fidel, pours very attractive deep garnet red with a three finger tan head that leaves chunks of lacing as it recedes. The nose is dried fruit, caramel, toffee and a bit of chocolate. The flavor is a bit less complex, but the same influences minus the chocolate. I would give it a half point less than the nose if I could, but I don’t think it deserves a 6. A bit sharp on the palate.
JAXSON (233), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Jan 10, 2009 I assume this is the "dubbel" as it was designated on tap. Thin, sweet aroma. Flavor was overly sweet with an unpleasant bitter hop finish. Grain and sugar throughout. Really stretched myself to drink most of the glass. Never again.
kempicus (350), Wellington, New Zealand
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 9, 2009 Pours a dark russet with ruby highlights, Honeybread or possibly bread yeast on the nose. Stalky raisins and an iron ore oakiness on the palate, finishes drier than i expected.
Nightfall (647), Athens, Greece
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 2, 2009 Dark amber with nice head. Malty and red fruits aromas Ripe fruits taste with distinct malt hints. Well balanced.
SidewinderX (14), Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 2, 2009 On tap, served in a snifter from the Green Leafe in Williamsburg, VA. Dark brown brew with a moderate head. Smooth taste, with hints of fruit, coffee, and chocolate. Nice taste left in the mouth after the sip. One of the best beers I have had in awhile.
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