 Lagunitasfan (434), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 26, 2008 22 oz bottle. Pours thick and flat. Almost no head. Dark reddish brown and gloppy. I worried that its flat. Gooey oil slick on top. Smells rich. Super sweet malty. Strong. Vanilla and raisins? Sweet on the taste buds. Sharp and malty follows. Licorice. Bitter at the end. Good tasting. Yay, its not flat! Really good, actually.
Skinnyviking (4141), Copenhagen, Denmark
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 23, 2008 Bottle. Low but lasting creamy off-white head. Muddy looking orange to red body. Caramel plum raisin aroma with heavy hops notes. Strong and hoppoy flavor with hints of pepper caramel and plums plus alcohol. Long and bitter aftertaste with little carbonation.
alexanderj (2227), Chino Hills, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 15, 2008 Bottle. Poured a dark reddish brown with a smallish off white head. Aroma of chewy caramel, fruit, citrus, earth. Slightly sweet. Pretty good aroma. Flavor was pretty good, but I do not usually love these types of American Strong Ales. Caramel, fruity malt dominates with a moderate hopping; citrus and earthy. Palate was above average; had hint of chewiness and coating, with a nice long lingering. Above average for the style.
ghawener (953), San Salvador, El Salvador
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 2/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 13, 2008 Bottle: Surprised this was not in the data base yet, got it in San Diego in Keg & Bottle #2. Half way between red ale and IPA, nice balance, hoppy and fruity-sweet.
EricE (456), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 7, 2008 Hazy deep red pour with nice lacing on the glass. Smooth bubbly light tan head. Lots of grapefruit and peach on the nose. Very fruity. Lots of malt to balance with caramel and maple syrup. Smells almost like a barley wine. Thick malt flavor. Creamy and fruity, dominated by caramel. Dissolves into a citrusy hop finish. Spicy notes as well. Bitter with some lasting alcohol burn on the tongue.
Theis (3698), Denmark
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 7, 2008 Bottle at home - at the Glögg-party. Deep red/brown - white head. High hoppy, resin, grassy, citrus, light roasted, high bitterness, sweetness, caramel, nice malty. light fruity, nice high high hoppy.
RSRIZZO (1362), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 5, 2008 Color is a hazy amber with good carbonation and a nice very tight tan head. Aroma is a rich sweet caramel and hops scent. Taste is rich, sweet and hoppy. Starting with a medium body it goes down smooth with a rich feel. Finish is sweet with malt and caramel, a hint of dried fruit and then hops that bring in just a touch of citrus. In the after taste a nice bitterness rolls in balancing out the sweet body. This is a great brew, its rich and complex with bold flavor.
satan165 (566), River Grove, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 4, 2008 very BIG beer but very well balanced! color is a murky red. reeks of booze and hops but comes across with a huge malt bill to back it up. this reminds me of a barley wine in some aspects, too huge to just be an IIPA. very substantial beer, and one not to be trifled with. impressive!
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