 Lothore (226), California, USA
Apr 27, 2008
A- Pours an Orangey Caramel Color with a massive head. Head has great body and excellent retention. Overall a beautiful brew.
S- The smell is faint however there are distinctive sweet flowery notes and a muted doughy smell. I detected a slight metallic tinge.
T- Starts off sweet and doughy and progresses to a slightly bitter taste. This finishes very smooth with no lingering flavors left on the palate. Exceptional blend of juniper and sweet doughy flavors.
M- Very smooth, a robust carbonation as well as a full body.
D- Highly drinkable. This beer finishes so smooth that it leaves me wanting more and more. Exceptional mix of flavors that is not overpowering. I could certainly enjoy a few of these in an evening if it was not for the lofty price tag.
bblack99 (11), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Bottle, pours a cloudy orange with a fizzy, pillowy white head that lasts relatively well, and clings nicely to the glass. Strong flowery aroma with a hoppy bite and dry alcoholic finish.
cgreb (34), Marburg, Germany
Sep 4, 2008 bottle - (thank’s Alex!) - Hazy orange beer with a thick white head. Sweet aroma, reminds me on hot spiced wine. Sweet alcoholic flavour.
Underhook (104), Lincoln Park, New Jersey, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Bottled 12/27/2007. Pop the cap. Super sweet, flowery, perfume smell. Fantastic nose, excellent, excellent. Doughy head. Light, cloudy hue with a very faint bit of plum coloring. A ton of malt, light fruits. Smooth, a little bit of bitter in there. Tingly, natural carbonation that isn’t overdone. More sips- this beer is balanced. More bitter now as opposed to overly malty during the first sip. This is an incredibly complex beer. A bit of a bready yeastiness. Trying to pin down the fruit taste but I can’t. Some light grapes... peach? Ah, lots of apple and pear here also. It’s like a good movie, you notice something new with each time you experience it. This comes highly, highly recommended from me. Absolutely fabulous, one of the best single beers I’ve ever had.
EDIT- Just noticed that this was a milestone for me... Nice beer to have for my 100th rating. :)
Lagunitasfan (51), San Diego, California, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Bottled on 3/27/2007 I could walk across this thick cotton-ball-looking head! Fruity tart sweet nose. My mouth is watering. Hazy orange color. Way more bitter than I expected from the color and aroma. 1st taste didn’t taste so good because my brain was expecting something entirely different. Crisp quick finish leaves mouth feeling clean with a tonic-water bitterness. I put another bottle away, and will try that one again in the spring. This bottle did not live up to my expectations. Bummer.
RedSox2004 (161), Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Sep 1, 2008 Beautiful large white rocky head over hazy orange body. Head lasted quite a while and left wonderful lacing - a perfect looking beer. Pleasant aromas of citrus, flowers, peppers and other spices. Yeast and hops are evident on the nose as well. Flavors reflected the aromas, and included sour apples and a slight bitterness from the hops. Some additional herbs come through that weren’t apparent at first, and the finish is very dry. Lively carbonation, medium body. This is a complex beer that demands that you pay attention - new flavors and aromas arise each time you raise the glass.
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