 bb (2236), Martinez, California, USA
May 1, 2008
Bottle. Mahogony beer with a light brown head. Tart, fruity aroma with a bit of dark malt. Tart, fruity flavor with light dark malt and light roast. Medium body. LIngering tartness, with dark malt, and light dustiness. Very nice. Good complexity.
ratman197 (2482), Arvada, Colorado, USA
Nov 21, 2008 On tap @ Bistro BA Fest poured a clear dark brown with a small lingering tan head. Aromas of sour cherry, toffee, chocolate and light vanilla. Palate was light to medium bodied and crisp with a tart finish. Flavors of sour cherry, chocolate, carmel, light smoke and light vanilla with a crisp lingering tart finish.
ZazuH (27), Brentwood, California, USA
Nov 21, 2008 (draught - ’08 Barrel-Aged Fest @ the Bistro, Hayward, CA) Very dark w/ frothy tan head. Sour cherry, funk, wood and bittersweet chocolate nose. Surprisingly medium body w/ astringent fruity sourness followed by smokey, dark roasted coffee. Nice alcohol warmth throughout. Lingering sour funk and toasted malt, dry finish.
fordest (1857), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 From a keg. Very dark pour with decent head. Lots of dark fruit and chocolate. Nice roasted finish with some more fruitiness. Very nice.
fidel (312), Livermore, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 2008 Bistro Barrel Aged Fest. Black, dark fruits, chocolate, roasted malts, cherry, dry finish.
golubj (1085), Redwood City, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Draft at Bistro BA fest. Both sweet and sour in aroma and flavor. Strong malt underneath, and alcohol shows through as well. Good beer.
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