 Dacrza (164), Great Meadows, New Jersey, USA
Apr 12, 2008 Jet black body with milky soft brown, swiftly settling head--intimidating in its snifter! Malt is considerable, but not obtrusive... smooth early, with a bit of effervescence and a warm finish--not feeling like 8.0%... a bit of peat; rich, full-bodied malt, a little smoke and a pleasant finish... I’ve had bocks with a third of the alcohol that strained the tastebuds more--smooth! As winnings from a fantasy football wager, this beer (courtesy of Ryan, again!) 2007 batch #001 is a winner also, the second pour producing a smoother, creamier drink--a fitting February/March pleasure.
ultraspank (856), Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dec 26, 2007 Batch 001. Very fruity nose with no shortage of floral notes. Pours sparkling orange ruby. The stiff off white head is creamy and fully lasting with light lace. The front is fruity, the middle has moderate acidity and the finish is roasted and bittersweet - very chocolatey. The flavor has very nice depth with no lack of complexity. There is a definite warm feeling that follows the brew down into the belly. The full body is soft to lively, uber creamy and feels clean at the finish.
beerking99 (199), USA
Jan 20, 2008 Crystal clear, mahogany brown and a small but nice white head that leaves slight lace down the bottle. Aroma is slight malt and less hops, but with some solvent-like characters. Flavor is rich malt and some alcohol, with hints of hops. Solvent-like, slightly estery late in the flavor. Medium body, supported well by the malt. Aftertaste is slightly sweet but with touches of hops as well.
FROTHINGSLOSH (1510), GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 8, 2008 Batch 001. Sampled from a 25.4 oz green bottle this beer poured a dark ruby-chestnut color with a large dark tan head. The aroma was sweet, tangy, malty and lightly fruity. The flavor was sweet roasty chocolate, ripe cherry and pear and a caramel undertone. The finish was long with fruit and chocolate. Moderately thick and hides the alcohol well. Nicely malty.
fishingnet (856), Brandon, Florida, USA
Dec 20, 2007 750ml Bottle Batch #1. Pours a clear deep amber with a one finger light tan head that lasts and leaves good lacing. Aroma of sweet malt, sweet fruit, and caramel. Taste is the same as aroma with a hint of roasted malt. Medium mouthfeel with a milld amount of bitterness and well hidden alcohol. Very good.
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