 bboeckl (135), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
May 12, 2009
Sharp representation of the style. Strong bitterness, The saaz hops really come through. The nose prepares you for the big maltiness that is to follow. Crisp clean pilsner but carbonation could have been more vigorous. Its sad that pilsners will never get the same attention that many other big bold black beers receive. But the true connoisseur should be able to find the beauty in the simplest of styles. Good work New Glarus. You continue to earn my respect.
theisti (1700), Leawood, Kansas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 6, 2010 12 oz bottle courtesy of my winter 2009 Secret Santa, served in my Free State anniversary Willebecher. I have been dying to try this one since it was originally announced. Pour is a lightly hazed golden with a one inch foamy white head. Head falls with layers of lacing. Aroma of cereal grain, dusty earthy malt and behind that a bit of spiciness from either the hops or yeast. Nice, clean, but understandably (with the age) subdued. Taste is the nose for the most part, clean cereal grains and grassy earthy malt followed by the dry crisp subdued spiciness. The integration of the flavors is quite good. The palate is the highlight of the beer, nice medium body, unfiltered with the perfect balance of carbonation and dry finish to make it really drinkable. As is, this was nice. I really should have gotten on the ball and tried this fresh. Thanks Santa, this was a great treat.
mcox90 (661), Wilton, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 12 oz bottle acquired in trade with Soonah. Pours a clear gold with a 1/2" white head that recedes leaving rings of white lace. Aroma is grains and malt. Thin to medium palate with a crispness to it. Flavor was grains/grass with enough malt to balance it. A bit of spice and a touch of the hop to make it interesting. Nicely balanced brew.
Fratto (768), Arlington, Texas, USA
| 1.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 2/5 | 2/10 | 2/5 | 4/20 |
Dec 22, 2009 Bottle from Cavie. Hazy yellow pour with a spotty white head. Aroma is stale fruit and bad beer. Taste is bland, yet bitter. Grass and grains. Well then.
cwsample (18), Texas, USA
| 1.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 1/10 | 3/5 | 2/10 | 1/5 | 4/20 |
Dec 22, 2009 Bottle from Cavie. Smells a small hint of spicy fruit and skunk. Lightly cloudy yellow color. Not a favorite.
Cavie (1521), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 |
Dec 22, 2009 Bottle courtesy of bonk0076. Clear golden pour. Some spiced elements. Dry bitter flavor. Grainy notes. Meh too bitter of a finish. Bah.
mar (1985), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 18, 2009 bottle thanks to bman1113vr. light gold with a white head. malts, light hops and grass aromas. decent palate with a malt heavy flavor and a grassy finish.
ericandersnavy (1172), crossroads, Texas, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 bottle thanks to bman1113vr. poured yellow with a white head and lace. aroma was grains and citrus. flavor was grains, citrus, and chalk with a light body.
TheEpeeist (1500), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 12 oz bottle. Lightly fogged bronze with a white head. Nose is sourdough bread and lemon candies. Medium body with a soft tang. Taste is lemon peel, vanilla and grass with a touch of orange toffee. Quite nice.
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