SG (456), San Clemente, California, USA Aug 31, 2005 This one has a very dark brown hue. The nose is a little faint and the flavor is dominated by a malty sweetness. Old, fruity notes pop up and there is some pleasant bitterness on the finish. Alcohol flavor present. A very good brew but not my style. Not as complex as others seem to think it is, maybe this isn’t the best bottle.
ogglethorp (804), Ohio, USA Sep 12, 2008 Bottle shared at Cleveland tasting. Pours a cloudy brown color with a decent beige colored head. Aroma is caramel, light citrus, yeast. Flavor is spicy, orange, malt, raisin, I get this spice, however not the rosemary it says was in the boil. Palate is smooth, medium bodied, medium carbonation, finsihed spicy and a tad warming, with a touch of tartness. Nice! fiver29 (365), Strongsville, Ohio, USA Aug 23, 2008 Tasted at Cleveland tasting on 8-23-08. Thanks!! Bottle pours a dark brown color with off white head. I surprised this was a saison. Considering its been aging a while this may be normal. Has a nice sweet aroma consisting of sweet malt and some slight citrus. Taste is smooth tart flavors, but it isn’t really tart. Sweetness and some spice on the finish round out this brew. I was pleasantly surprised by this brew. Overall it was a nice aged brew. goldtwins (3747), Nesconset, New York, USA Feb 18, 2008 Dr. Bill’s tasting. Poured a hazy light brown color with a thin off-white head. Sweet aroma with a mild tartness and light oxidation to the malt. Some notes of cola and spice. Mild alcohol. The flavor had a mildly sweet start with a long spicy finish. The flavor dried out quickly. Medium body with alcohol warmth. gotbeach (121), San Diego, California, USA Feb 9, 2008 Bottle@Dr Bills. Pours brown/orange with slight ring head around the glass. Sweet molases aroma. Oranges, pine, creamy and sweet. Comes alive, and then a bitter dry end that leaves you wanting more. mkobes (2045), paramus, New Jersey, USA Sep 23, 2007 Bottle. Deep reddish brown in color with a little white head. Orange cherry spicy aroma. Citrusy cherry orange flavor. Coriander spicy notes. Finish is fruity and tart. Full bodied. Very nice. Wow.
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