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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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 SudsMcDuff (1691), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 13, 2009  
whats this fabric oval?? pours a light gold with a great amount of foam, good lacing .. . light stuff but holds a big mouthfeel to, quite complex too, that was a bad time for you! .. . honeycomb and some light funk/bitterness .. . some maple and wood too . . .eels! .. . excellent stuff!


 nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 13, 2009  

Source:Sample from a 750 mL bottle at a tasting in Nashville.
Glass:Taster.
Appearance:Poured a hazy gold color with a two finger white head.
Aroma:Yeast, bread, sugar and spices.
Flavor:Belgian candi sugar, yeast and a peppery finish.
Palate:Medium body with solid carbonation.
Overall:Very complex. A lot of spices/esters present. Very traditional.


 TheRealBastard (141), The-No, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Jul 12, 2009  
On tap @ Toronado: Golden color with white head. Pretty thin on the palate and goes down somewhat dry. Has some bread and yeast characters. Decent beer.


 mar (1763), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Jul 10, 2009  
bottle thanks to thirdeye11. golden with a frothy white head. nose is light fruit with some spices. smooth on the palate with a creamy, fruity flavor and a hint of yeast in the finish.


 dchmela (1426), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Jul 7, 2009  
To go bottle from the brewery, paired with a cheeseburger. Pours gold with a big frothy white head. Belgian candy sugar aroma with hints of brown sugar and fruit. Taste is smooth and malty with hints of sweet candy, Belgian esters, pepper, yeast. Really nice Belgian ale, very complex. Finishes with a nice hoppy bitterness.


 leems (147), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/103/515/20
Jul 2, 2009  
On tap @ County Cork / Pale hazy gold, large foamy white head that left great lacing. Aroma is yeast, dried fruits (pear, banana). Flavor is intense yeast, bread, a little hops, and clove. The finish left my tongue tingly and slightly numb.


 punkrkr27 (614), Berkley, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 30, 2009  
Gold pour with a big, rocky, white head. Light fresh citrus notes balanced by honey, candi-sugar, banana, clove, and subtle oak with just a touch of sourness. Sticky medium body with lots of carbonation.


 troopie (862), USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Draught. Poured pale gold with lasting white head. Moderate lacing. Aroma of pear, banana and the Belgian yeastiness. Full earthy flavour, with smooth fruity notes. Lasting dry malt finish



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