 BitchesBrew (710), Berkeley, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 26, 2005 Updated: Feb 14, 2007[22 oz. bottle] Pours a clear, reddish brown color. Aroma is kind of alcoholic and sweet, a bit like Maple syrup. Complex caramel malts initially make the flavors, with sweetness at first, then a nutty/toasty breadiness. Bitterness is lightly spicy, showing in the finish. Very pleasing, smooth mouthfeel. Alcohol warmth is not harsh in any way. An outstanding beer, I always look forward to this release.
freekyp (900), Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 23, 2005 A rich malty caramel aroma and flavor pervades this heady winter brew. Almost completely dominated by malt, the sweetness is kept in check with a slight rise in bitterness at the swallow and in the lingering aftertaste. A fine dopplebock with impressive attention to authenticity.
maniac (2628), Richmond, Virginia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 21, 2005 Light brown head on a brown body. Sweet malty flavor and a molassas flavor.
Pailhead (2583), Allen Park, Michigan, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 5, 2005 Bottle: Courtesy of Secret Santa. Lots of caramel, toffee, and chocolate int eh aroma with hints of nuttiness. Pours a deep transparent reddish-orange with a moderate off-white head. Flavors of caramel, chocolate, toffee, and molasses up front. Light hints of roastiness in the background. Light fruitiness and moderate citrus hops in the finish. The hoppiness in the finish gives it a barley wine character to the beer that I really enjoy.
jgb9348 (2495), Arlington (Pentagon City), Virginia, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 13, 2005 Slightly hazy brown coloured body with a nice tan head, completed by strong ruby highlights. Aroma of roasted malt, pit fruits, prunes and a light toffee scent. Medium to Full-bodied; Sweet nutty fruityness with a roasty malt flavour and a good balance between bitter and sweet. Aftertaste clean, but showing good qualities from the taste. Overall, a good beer - what the style should be, but missing some new complexities. Great to try though! I sampled this 65 cL bottle purchased from Village Pump Liquors in College Park, Maryland on 01-April-2005 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
kramer (2465), Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 31, 2005 22 oz bottle. Pours a dark ruby with a 1/2 inch fluffy head. Lots of carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass, maintaining head well. Aroma dominated by toffee and syrupy malt. Some alcohol aroma as well. Huge malty taste, tons of toffee, iced tea, and some alcohol. Bitter lingering finish that seems a little harsh and muddled. Very full bodied, sticky and syrupy with moderate amount of carbonation. Overall, more of a one trick pony, huge malt but no balance. Could be a little cleaner as well.
hopdog (5550), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 20, 2005 Bottle shared thanks to egajdzis (thanks!). Poured a medium and clear mahogany color with an averaged sized head. Aromas of toffee, maple, light smoke, nuts, dark fruits and caramel. Tastes of dark fruits, medium alcohol presence, light smoke and light nuts. Medium sweet.
bp (455), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 5, 2005 Bottle purchased at New Beer Distributors (NYC) - smooth and thick mouthfeel, the alcohol taste is hidden well, definitely a malty taste, a very good doppelbock
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