 BrotherGrendel (545), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Feb 8, 2009 Aroma- Rich sweet malts with significant fruity esters of plums, grapes, and dark fruits, no hop aromas, no diacetyl, moderate alcohol aromas mix the sweetness
Appearance- Dark brown hue with amber highlights, slight haze and particulates in the glass, off-white head mostly dissipates
Flavors- Rich sweet malts balanced by a significant alcohol presence, light melanoidins and toasty flavors, no hop bitterness, no diacetyl, moderate fruity esters of dark fruits significant midway, smooth alcohol warming, clean lager, finish is sweet malts and alcohol
Mouthfeel- Full-bodied, low carbonation, smooth and thick texture
Overall- A malty lager with a surprising amount of alcohol presence due to the freezing process & concentrating process, flavorful fruity esters and rich sweet malts balance out the alcohol, drinkability suffers from the abv but not the taste
jbuzz (658), South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Feb 6, 2009 Malt, raisan/plum fruitines, medium carbonation, nice dry-Sweet light finsih
Block (363), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Feb 6, 2009 Dark brown our with a tan head. Malt, roasted, a little coffee, some fruit, and caramel. A little alcohol. Medium body.
daniele (1640), Italy
Feb 5, 2009 scura schiuma discreta non molto persitente note fruttate alcoliche frutta secca in bocca ritornao tutti i sapori la nota etilica arriva solo nel finale complessa e molto riscaldante
poolboy (66), Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Feb 4, 2009 Cloudy amber with white head. I can taste flowers and bananas in this one. Plenty of spice taste. Aftertaste of carbonation.I didn’t like my first bottle, but it has grown on me over time. Very complex.
Pipper (225), Ohio, USA
Feb 3, 2009 Part of a 3 sampler, 10cl poured into a white wine glass at Birra Artigianale di Qualita in Milan, Italy. Cloudy cider color with about an inch head that disappears quickly. Odd combination of different notes: floral/citrus/olive/banana/spicy. Warm BBQ taste not what I expected it to taste like. No kick in the palate. A very good beer.
Gmoney (250), ManchVegas, New Hampshire, USA
Feb 3, 2009 bottle..ruddy brown pour , one finger off white head, no lacing .sweet aroma of dark fruit ,banana,caramel and yeast.flavor is sweet and alcoholy with notes of sour cherries ,brown sugar and raisins .medium bodied and highly carbonated , finishes dry with a lingering sweetness.good stuff
crowderm (275), Recklinghausen, Germany
Feb 2, 2009 Reddish brown pour with no head. Looks like liquor. Aroma of dark fruits, strawberry, banana, and caramel. Flavor is quite sweet, but not in a bad way. Very nice brown sugar/molasses notes paired with raisins, plums, mild cherries, and a hint of alcohol in the finish. Palate is nicely carbonated and compliments the flavor well. Everything about the beer also seems to be improving as it warms. I’m not sure if I like this or the regular version better, but both are excellent beers.
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