 Soonah (490), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Apr 2, 2007 Updated: May 22, 2007
Pour was a super dark brown with hints of ruby and copper struggling to stream through. Head was nearly two fingers tall and off-white. More active carbonation than I expected. Next time I drink one of these I’m going to let it really open up for a while before diving in. The aroma I got initially was a chocolate covered cranberry. As it opened up the chocolate maintained but the tart berry settled into a softer raisin like aroma. The flavor was chocolate, cedar and mild floral. The palate was heavy on carbonation and not as velvety as I had hoped. As it opened up the finish became ridiculously succinct. Almost chianti-like in its dryness. I think I got a really young bottle of this stuff. I’d like to try one that’s a few years older and see if I don’t change my tune.
Rhisenburger (1), , Suffolk, England
does not count  Aug 29, 2008 Nice frothy head that wouldn’t go away and extremely smooth considering the ABV. Must try
craftycarl21 (184), South Hero, Vermont, USA
Aug 25, 2008 pours a dark murky brown with a boisterous frothy head, slow to dissipate. Great aroma- can smell it from 4 feet away, but still smooth and not over-aggressive. Notes of raisin, caramel, malt. Flavor is otherworldly- aggressive alcohol, some vinous qualities, malt, raisin, dark fruit, sweet molasses. Unfairly good. Palate is wondrous, sticky but oh so gentle on the tongue. Probably my favorite beer ever.
JaffaHawk23 (19), Broomfield, Colorado, USA
Aug 25, 2008 I don’t know what else I could say besides that this is definitely the best beer I ever tasted. Pure flavor coming from many different sources. Very thick fruity start and a satisfying spicy finish. At almost $7 a bottle I only had one but was plenty warm once I was finished. Worth the wait!!!
jameswolfe (94), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Well here it is, the legend in the flesh. Id be lying if I didnt say I wasnt a slight bit disspointed in this. But when you have heard so much good things, you are bound for a bit of a letdown. The beer is fantastic and complex though. Very fruity with a long bitter finish. Also one of the best looking beers in a glass.
paiste2002 (16), Saugus, California, USA
Aug 24, 2008 Unbelieveble! Very complex, dates, raisins,
cherries, spicy, caramel, chocolate maybe some plum in there as well. Excellent beer
an all time favorite.
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