 Jokes (1449), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sep 29, 2006
Clear, garnet colored body with a thick, fluffy, quickly diminishing tan head. The aroma is pretty enjoyable, but has elements of diacetyl that keeps it from thorough enjoyment. Caramel, nuts, cocoa, loads of grain, soft smoke wafts, some mild alcohol and a healthy dose of buttery popcorn. The body is silky, smooth and nice on the tongue. The depth of the malt really shines in the flavor, as each moment sees individual elements of the malt peel away like rings on an onion. The problem is the unmistakable sour butteriness of the diacetyl. While I tried to enjoy it, I couldn’t look past the obvious infection. It doesn’t seem common for this beer, so I don’t know what happened. Hopefully I’ll get another chance to try it and I see what it should be. The Dale’s Pale Ale I drank right after this was fine, so I really can’t explain what’s happening. Bummer.
caesar (2573), Bunnik/Utrecht, Netherlands
Oct 9, 2008 Tap @ brewpub. Clear dark cola color, short head. Thin aroma of malt, some caramel. Taste of some smoke, malt. Good malty body, which makes up for the thin aroma.
jkaiser (114), USA
Oct 8, 2008 This was the 17th beer I tried at Central Florida Beerfest 2008. I could taste yeast and it was very rich and full of flavor.
tilldeath (29), Arvada, Colorado, USA
Oct 8, 2008 dark brown almost opaque pour with a lasting tan head, lighter mouth feel which is something I prefer, light carbonation as well, another plus. Aroma of smoked wood and light alcohol, alcohol is not present at all in taste. slightly dry and a mild bitter finish. All around this is a very drinkable and beer.
stefanje (594), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
Oct 8, 2008 12 oz can. Pours a dark brown with red highlights. The head is cream with lacing and good retention. The aroma is rich with black licorice, mocha and roasted malts. The taste is similar to the aroma. The mouthfeel is full, smooth and creamy. The finish is medium in duration with lingering black licorice. Overall: Another great beer in a can. Recommended.
Sparky27 (595), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Can. Pours a clear dark reddish brown with one finger beige head and spotty lacing. Nose is sweet malt, and some smoky earthiness. Taste is caramel malt and molasses up front, chocolate and a touch of charred wood in the finish. Medium, smooth mouth feel. This is one of the best of the style that I’ve had so far. Good brew.
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