 Heathen (492), Riverside, New Jersey, USA
Jul 6, 2008
THOUGHTS: I’ve had a lot of malt liquor in my day and this wasn’t much different, but it’s just a step or two better. Sort of in the same way that a DIPA is not all that much different from an IPA, but is usually way better. Hid alcohol well.
TECHNICAL: Bottle. Poured clear, medium yellow (almost gold really) with nice carbonation and a small, white head that mostly diminished and left virtually no lacing. The aroma was moderate caramel malt, light grass hops and corn. The initial flavor was moderately sweet and lightly acidic; while the finish was moderate to heavily sweet, light to moderately acidic, lightly bitter and a little sour with an average duration. There was mostly caramel malt then a little grassy hops. The light to medium body was a little syrupy then dry with fairly soft carbonation and a light to moderate astringent finish.
McGarnigle (161), Rochester, New York, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Bomber. Yellow/gold, not entirely clear, nice white head. Smells sweet. I love the creamy texture with low carbonation. Yeah, it tastes corny and sweet, but it’s a nice, true taste., not watery of phony. I drank it chilled. Maybe if it warms it becomes musty or alcoholic. As is, it’s dangerous if it really is 7%. I thought this was really tasty.
CapFlu (3254), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 11, 2008 (650ml bottle) Purchased at the Strath for $5.85. Pours a lasting, medium white frothy head atop a non-carbonated amber body. Nose of tart hops and mild alcohol. Much more potent malt in the flavour, with the hops taking a backseat. Pretty plain in tongue and balance. Even the malt tails off early. Average
NomDeBeer (129), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Aug 11, 2008 I haven’t had too many malt liquors, but if this is one of the better ones, then I’m definitely staying away. This is drinkable but that’ s about all it has going for it.
decaturstevo (1181), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Aug 7, 2008 Gold pour with slick lace and head. Corn and light malt on the nose. Sweet malt with hints of bitter. A bit foamy almost slick. Nice finishing bitter not bad.
J_Hunter (165), British Columbia, Canada
Aug 5, 2008 pours a golden yellow with a medium head that disipates quickly. Nice and easy to drink sweet taste and end very light on the palate.
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