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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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 rauchbier (2995), Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, England
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/517/20
Dec 24, 2007  
Bottle, at various locations during the Zythos weekend, March 2006. Gold, thin off white head and moderate condition. Pleasantly spicy honeyed tripel maltiness in the nose, yeasty sweet predominantly in the mouth with a low bitterness and some traces of the honey from the aroma, lingering spicy dry finish with a touch of yeasty bitterness.


 drseamus (103), Troy, New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 24, 2007  
I did a side by side tasting with this and Damnation. They both had the same amber straw colored body with a bit of white head. The aroma on the Damnation has a bit more hop profile than the Redemption. There is also a good malt profile and a slight yeast funk. It has a good malty slightly sweet taste with good hop bitterness and some flavor as well. Perhaps slighly sweeter than the Redemption. Both are good beers though and I can’t choose a favorite.


 sirpsycho (343), Murrysville, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/517/20
Dec 24, 2007  
Bottle. Batch # 25. Pours a hazy, golden orange. Huge, creamy white head that lasted. Aroma is citrus and a touch of hops. Flavor is sweet, almost champagne like, orange / citrus notes, malt. Very soft and mellow on the palate, again, very champagne like.


 shp555 (1681), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/516/20
Dec 20, 2007  
Pours an amber color with a white head. Aroma is orange peel, coriander, banana, and some clove. Flavor is malt, orange, coriander, and a bitter spicy finish.


 Snojerk321 (1937), San Diego, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Dec 19, 2007  
750ml bottle from Bevmo. Beer poured a hazy, light golden color. Head was big, fizzy and white. Aroma of banana, citrus fruits and yeast. On the palet I felt it was a bit doughy, very clean and refreshing. A great beer from the folks up @ Russian River.


 Frauditor (148), Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 14, 2007  
bottle. smells like a belgian, looks like a belgian. tastes are spice, citrus, and banana. Large white head disappeared quickly. drank this one while packing for a scuba trip - hope I didnt forget anything.


 beachbum25 (782), Powellville, Maryland, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/516/20
Dec 12, 2007  
750 Ml Bottle-Trade w/Snojerk321-Pours a cloudy golden color w/a moderate white foamy head. Classic Belgian aroma. Full Belgian flavor w/traces of cane sugar, banana, & bread dough. Had some hop bitterness to it, but not a lot of spice. Very fresh, good effervescence. Kind of jumps out at you. Long, smooth, finish. Easy drinking brew. Thanks for this one Torry!


zethca (62), West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 11, 2007  
Batch 016, 750ml bottle. Golden yellow pour. Very fluffy white head with tons of great lacing. Appearance is excellent. Aroma is sweet, almost sugary.Flavor is fruity with definite hints of banana. Nice hop presence especially as it warms.



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