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Russian River Damnation

Percentile
96
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
7413.75/5.03.74/5.07.75%90.2Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
In the great beer producing country of Belgium, some brewers have made it a tradition to give their beers an unusual name. Sometimes the name is curious, now and then it is diabolical and other times it is just plain silly. Damnation is our brewmaster’s interpretation of a Belgian style Strong Golden Ale. It has extraordinary aromas of banana and pear with mouth filling flavors of sweet malt and earthy hops. The lingering finish is dry and slightly bitter but very, very smooth.

Editor’s Note: this entry is for all batches EXCEPT batches 23 and 46 <a href=/beer/russian-river-damnation-batch-23-(oak-aged)/74510/>see separate entry.
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 cprochak (393), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 1, 2009  
On tap at Taphouse Bellevue. Pours a plain translucent yellow, little head. Very strong citrusy aroma. As expected, a bit sour with the RR brett present, however, it has an odd flavor profile with cloves and bananas and a very strange sour finish. Not the best RR I’ve had.


 KnN (716), Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/59/105/518/20
May 31, 2009  
Poured a clear golden color, with a thick white head. Aroma was very spicy, some fantastic Belgian yeast notes and a good sweet malt undercurrent. The spiciness on the nose of this thing was incredible. Ijust wanted to sit there and smell it. Fortunately the flavor is just as wonderful. The spice maintains, but theres a nice sweet kick added by the malt, and it finishes very clean. This is fantastic Belgian Style ale.


astrivian (16), Colorado, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
May 30, 2009  
Nicely carbonated with a nice golden color. Clean flavor to the beer, refreshing. This would be a great beer at the end of a summer’s day.


 douglas88 (1576), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/516/20
May 29, 2009  
750 ml caged bottle thanks to Bill, batch 44. Though, it is a bit confusing that it has the number 23 on the front label. Anyway, pours a clear golden color with a nice thick white head. The aroma is rich Belgian Strong Ale notes; bananas, yeast, sweet malts and light citrus. The flavor is similar; sweet bananas and malts, crisp citrus and lots of yeast. Fairly dry and easygoing with a fizzy mouthfeel. Nice.


skmikeg (72), Poway, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/516/20
May 25, 2009  
Pours a nice bright golden color with a white head which become a nice lacing. aroma of Apple, Banana, Citrus, Carmel, and yeast. flavor is a ltittle tart and include apple, banana, citrus, earth hops, and yeast. mouthfeel is medum with a bit of alchool. overall, a very flavorful but drinkable belgian storng ale.


 JaBier (1165), Capital City, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
May 22, 2009  
Sampled at the Ohio group tasting on DLD eve ’09. Batch 023, I think. Cloudy amber pour with a thin white head. Aroma of banana yeast and sweet malt. Balanced flavor of malty caramel, fruity yeast and a bit of tartness.


 TearsforBeers (172), Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
May 18, 2009  
Pours a lovely clear golden yellow with foamy white head. Smells like clove, light sweet malts. The flavor is similar, with light caramel flavors like lightly toasted marshmallows, clove, and a bit of hop balance. The mouthfeel is moderate. Overall, a very enjoyable beer.


 yemenmocha (354), Glendale, Arizona, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
May 16, 2009  
Pours luminous gold with slight haze, with generous off-white head that leaves a silky thin lace on the glass. Nose is reminiscent of a good tripel with light fruits, especially apple. On the palate the tripel resemblance emerges again, with soft malt, light fruits again, and a semi-tart and dry finish.



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