Russian River Damnation

Solid. Nice golden color, minimal creamy head (minimal lacing, but very strong waves when tipped). Honey, hay, light lemon peel receding into a nice hoppiness. Reminds me of Castelain de garde if it was a year younger.

From the bottle, courtesy of MrBendo (sorry it took so long to rate this one), pours a clear golden yellow with a thick white foamy head and thick lacing down the sides of the glass. Aroma is a cross between a hefe and a typical golden, some notes of bananas but more of that corny smell that’s indicitive of golden ales. I’d describe the flavor the same way. Some wheaty and yeasty banana hints, but more of that oddly malty/corny/earthy taste found in Belgian ales, but not quite farm ale status. A drying finish, with a bit of earthy hops. That thick, drying earthy hop flavor becomes more prominent as the beer warms. I’d give this a very good rating overall. Thank you very much MrBendo!

On tap at RR. Pours gold with a big white head. Nose of fruit, spice, yeast, citrus. Taste is both fruity and spicey, with a little hop. Finish is lightly spiced. Mouth medium bodied and fairly carbonated with some dryness. .

Poured from tap at Marin Breast Fest a golden with medium white head. This beer reminded me of Duvel with a tart and fruity spiciness, high carbonation tang, and a light yeasty bread flavor. The beer is dry, just hinting at sweetness with spicy carbonation tingle mouthfeel. Good beer all around. I’ll have to try it from bottle for comparison.

750ml bottle, Batch 012. Pours clear golden in color with full foamy white head. Aroma sweet and floral hops. Taste sweet, yeasty and citrus hops with light bitter finish. Thanks Adam for this one.

At first sip I didn’t like it; but by the end I was clearly a big fan. very complex with lots of breadiness some hints of fruit and bitterness. pleasantly refreshing and easy to drink. I really enjoyed it.

Bottle from Timmy300. Ah, a very refreshing Strong Golden ale. Very reminiscent in taste to Duvel, plenty of bready spiciness with some distinct hop bitterness character. Very earthy. Pour is glowing gold with a fluffy head. Lots of earthy fruity bread flavor, very complex palate. Excellent brew.

75cl bottle, batch 38, thanks to larryLSB for getting this one from the brewpub yesterday. Rich, deep golden color with a fluffy white head that starts pretty big, but settles into a thinner layer after a couple minutes. The aroma has some pear and green apple, some light lemon, cinnamon and spicy alcohol, and some leafy hops. Pretty sweet, honey-like malt flavors, with fruity accents and light citrus. Finishes a little peppery and bitter, but there is a lingering sweetness too. Medium bodied with fizzy bubbles, and a little stickiness in the end. Nice flavors, but I would prefer it just a little bit dryer.