 grandridge (105), Port Clinton, Ohio, USA
Apr 14, 2008
The cap just finished exploding off my bomber. Poured foamy and tan all over my desk. When it finially settled down, it poured nearly black (very dark brown) with tan head and chunkies in the bottom. Aroma is spice, smoke and chocolate. Mouthfeel is thick (very nice). Nice malt up front with a smokey finish blended with molases and caramel. Nice finish, I would maybe want just a little more flavor up front. I was expecting something a little more bold. I still really like this brew though.
Svesse (1492), Hässelby, Sweden
Jul 5, 2008 (Bottle) Very dark brown colour with ruby hints through light. Frothy, lasting, brown head, leaving traces of lacing. Roasted, malty, spicy nose with chocolate, clove, ginger, citrus and dark rye bread. Malty, roasted taste with dark chocolate, Christmas spices (ginger, clove), gingerbread cake, juniper berries, Seville orange and a hint of tar and smoke. Full body, rather sweet, with a hint of alcohol lingering in the background. Lovely beer, leaning in the porter direction. These uncompromising Norwegians never seem to let me down. Keep ’em coming.
Todeon (121), Höllviken, Sweden
Jul 4, 2008 Bottle. Aroma is a bit vinious. Brown color with a mediumsized head. Flavor is really spicey with lots of licorice in it.
maniac (1887), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Jul 3, 2008 Bottle on 06/28/2008, labelled Winter Ale. Very dark brown body wtih ruby highlights and a medium creamy tan head. Sweet caramel and molassas aroma with some earthy malt and hops. Sweet earthy malt and lots of earthy hops with more caramel and molassas. Medium full body with moderate carbonation.
Dr_Funk (41), Sorumsand, Norway
Jul 3, 2008 500ml bottle at Balsam cocktail Lounge, Oslo. Pours beautifully and sirupy with dark tan head. Nice peppery oasted notes and thick malty taste. Very complex. XXX-mas...
azlondon (457), Greater London, England
Jul 1, 2008 Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Little head.
Aroma: Quite malty, burnt/roasted. Slight alcohol.
Taste: Complex. Malt and roasted. Bitterish, but nice.
Info: 500ml bottle, 26/12-2007
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