patrick767 (2016), fort wayne, Indiana, USA Apr 4, 2008 bottle - Pours dark brown with a one finger tan head. The roast malt and yeast elements in the aroma immediately put me in mind of a Belgian stout. It’s a little lighter than most stouts, but the flavor continues with the roast malt, adds a hint of chocolate, and there’s a little bit of a fruity ester in there. Solid. HughConway (364), Alabama, USA Apr 4, 2008 Bottle. Pours deep black with nice slight head. Chocolate malt to the nose, sweet chocolate roast on the tongue, a fine beer. ditmier (1022), Boise, Idaho, USA Apr 3, 2008 2008 Bottle - Smokey on the nose, malty chocolate, burnt bitterness on the end, this has a regular spot in my fridge... jaghouse (25), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA Apr 1, 2008 smooth and chocolaty. A smidge smokey. I cant find anything wrong with this dark beer. Will buy/drink again and again and again. tdryan700 (5), USA does not count Apr 1, 2008 On tap. Deep Brown, nearly black body. Surprisingly easy to drink - not bitter. My favorite New Belgium brew. dalekliz (546), San Diego, California, USA Mar 31, 2008 Dark dark brown with a quickly dissipating white head. Aroma of malt, figs, dates. Taste has a nice sweet maltiness, with hints of dark fruits and coffee. Slight lingering malt flavor. Not very complex, but very drinkable. BranchofTree (2), Bellingham, Washington, USA does not count Mar 30, 2008 Coming from New Belgium Brewing Company i knew this Ale wasn’t going to be stellar, but I was slightly surprised. The color and appearance is beautiful, but very short lasting small head. Little carbonation, but delicious roasted flavor slightly dry at the end which i personally appreciate. Overall a tasty beer. colts9016 (198), Idaho, USA Mar 28, 2008 Pour: A deep mahogany with red hues. Two finger tan head with Belgium lacing on the
glass
Nose: Chocolate, roasted malt, hints of pine and hops
Taste: A complexed, chocolate, toasted malt, hints of wheat, wheat, citrus, the finish is a bit acidic and dry.
body Medium
Overall: a very good beer with a good balance and character. Enjoyed
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