 BeerHawk (1175), Huntsville, Alabama, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 27, 2009 Bottle shared by nquals @ the Barrios tasting. Poured black with a creamy tan head that left good lace. Fruity aroma with some alcohol, licorice, and spices mixed in. The flavor has chocolate, molasses, and cinnamon with a nice backing of hops. Medium body with a big malty aftertaste.
nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 25, 2009 750 mL bottle at the Barrios Nashville tasting. Poured a dark, ruddy brown color with a three finger tan head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was dark fruit, anise and some alcohol. The flavor was heavy with dark fruit, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon and a bit of warming alcohol in the finish. The palate was above average, with a silky mouthfeel, soft carbonation and a medium/full body. I was pleased with this beer, as I am with most of Mikkeller’s brews.
bu11zeye (5442), Frisco, Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 25, 2009 (750ml bottle, 2008 vintage) Pours a dark brown body with a small tan head. Aroma of raisins, prunes, coriander, brown sugar, orange, molasses, cinnamon, and chocolate. Flavor of dates, raisins, chocolate, coriander, caramel malt, and molasses.
illinismitty (1795), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 25, 2009 Bottle from Nqualls at Barrio’s tasting. Pours a murky brown with a tan head. Aroma is unique, as I pick up a melding of sage, orange zest, and anise. Medium to full bodied with a nice, rich earthy mouthfeel. Flavor of dark wheat malt, pine, brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon. Some yeast and alcohol on the finish. Enjoyable holiday brew.
Ughsmash (3999), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Jan 24, 2009 Thanks to Adam for bringing this! Poured near-black with a rich cap of deep beige head. The aroma was warm and darker with plenty of spicage over some cocoa.. warmth brought out some woody character, but the nose really wasn’t that interesting. The flavor was warm as well with some cocoa upfront leading toward molasses and black patent malts on the core.. wintery spices surrounded and were amplified by the booze factor.. just not very enjoyable. Heavier-bodied with OK balance on the palate.. I wanted to like this more, but it came across as brash and forgettable.
Butters (1646), Virginia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 24, 2009 Bottle at Barrios’ Impromptu Tasting to pop Smitty’s Surly courtesy of nqualls. Dark brown pour with very nice light brown head. Bubblegum, chocolate, anise, lots of alcohol. Flavors is herbal hop (sage), milk chocolate, oats. Alcohol on the finish. Medium velvety body. Very enjoyable.
ilovedarkbeer (1338), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 24, 2009 Bottle thanks to bu11zeye. Pours a dark brown color with amber highlights and a small tan head. Nose is poop, mud, earth, chocolate, and booze. Taste is boozy dark chocolate, chalk, vanilla, oak, and dark fruits. Alcohol is pretty well hidden and finish and mouthfeel are both good. I like.
oteyj (745), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 23, 2009 Pours dark brown bordering on black with excellent tan head. Aroma is on the caramel side of roasty chocolate. Flavor is espresso, cocoa nibs, roasted barley. Hop character provided excellent balance to the delicious sweetness but did not prove to upstage the balance. Palate is silky smooth and rich. Amazing beer.
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