aobecksy (661), Middle of no where, Ohio, USA Nov 4, 2007 The color of fine leather the smells of biscuits, tastes shows caramel and thick maltiness: smooth to drink but bitter finish-- an average drink. milewide (609), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Nov 3, 2007 Clear brown color with modest head. Light carmel aroma and taste. Vey low level of hops. stefanje (937), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA Nov 1, 2007 12 oz bottle from Albertsons. Pours a dark brown color with a sudsy off-white head that has plenty of lacing and last a while. The aroma was medium in strength with notes of anise, caramel and toffee. The flavor highlighted black licorice, coffee, biscuit and malts. The hops make a showing toward the finish which was long and smooth. The mouthfeel was full, creamy and malty. Overall: this is a rather good beer, much better than recent reviews would suggest. Recommended shakespeare33 (120), san diego, California, USA Oct 30, 2007 12oz bottle from a sam adams mix and match sixer.. Pours an amber brown with a creamy head.. smells of heavier, potent hops but lacks that punch to the palate..There are hints of nutmeg and a piney carbination following. Similar to most uninspiring brown ales, Im not a brown ale fan and this didnt change my opinion CelticBrew (676), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA Oct 28, 2007 Pours a clear brown color with a decent sized off white head. Nice malty, nutty aroma. Toasty malt, with a biscuity dough accent, nutty, caramel note, with a sweet toffee aroma follows through on a medium-bodied palate. Finished dry with toasted malt flavor. A good and drinkable ale. lumberjack (178), Michigan, USA Oct 28, 2007 Typical looking brown. Aroma and flavor is slightly roasted malts with a decent hop balance. Goes very flat quickly like other Sam Adams brews I’ve tried. Pretty boring really. elgavilancillo (63), South Gate, California, USA Oct 26, 2007 aromas is nutty with darn brown appereance roasted nut taste with a nice smooth finish gotohelunc (473), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA Oct 24, 2007 Bottle. A nice solid, all-around brown. Dark red color, nice light tan head that stays there for the whole beer. Not the most complex tasting brown, but what’s there is very good and goes down smooth. Malty, roasted nuts, hints of chocolate. Really smooth finish.
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