BillDozer (2), , Colorado, USA
does not count  Jul 1, 2008 New Belgium Brewery Fort Collins CO. Poured dark red, light in initial taste, followed by hints of cinnamon and ginger, light, which convey towards a nice smokey finish, light bubbly head.
theslats (6), Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
does not count Jun 16, 2008 Pours a deep reddish brown. Not much head and just a ring after it settles down. Not much lacing either.
Light roasted coffee ( similar to my favorite city+ roasts) and some smoke. Tiny bit of fruitiness emerges with some warmth. Reminds me of Worcestershire.
Crazy blend of sweet malts, smoke, hops. Spices are on the finish with a good nutty aftertaste. aftertaste is the best part, really enjoyed just letting it sit and roll off.
silky carbonation. Medium mouth feel. Alcohol warmth sneaks in a bit but does not numb.
This has winter warmer written all over it. A bit to complex and unusual to session but makes a good "sip and ponder".
 ratman197 (2190), Arvada, Colorado, USA
May 31, 2008 On tap @ Falling Rock poured a clear dar brown with red highlights and a lasting tan head. Aromas of smoke, fruittiness, coffee, cocoa and light roastiness. Palate was light to medium bodied and smooth with a dry finish. Flavors of coffee, smoke, figs and light roastiness with a smooth lingering semi sweet finish.
Kevin (1765), Colorado, USA
May 31, 2008 tap. interesting beer. nice dark body with a decent head. aroma was hard to place. almost none of the expected chocolate, it was there, but very low key. something floral that i couldn’t name. the flavor was nice, pine and something floral that woke me up. sweet but balanced with a spice or hop that worked well. enjoyable enough that i ordered a 2nd pint. made a quick transition from the initila taste of sugary sweet light cocoa to a powdery floral spice with a lingering pine like taste.
BarliTruebeard (13), Greeley, Colorado, USA
Apr 23, 2008 Had this on tap at the brewery in a 4oz sampler glass. Dark brown with reddish overtones. Had a slightly sweet aroma with a hint of sourness. Could pick up the cinnamon and ginger in the smell and the taste. Also reminded me of raisins. Had their trademark belgian yeast taste to it that I’ve detected in their others like Fat Tire and 1554. Smooth mouth feel. Milder in taste than their Abby. Very subtle. Good sipping beer for a quiet moment.
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