 wyzzywyz22 (756), Wirral, Merseyside, England
Jan 27, 2009 Bottle, Winter Ale Festival, Manchester. This came highly recommended from those in the know. Dark brown colour with a decent sized tan head. Aroma was loaded...nutmeg, caramel, brandy soaked dark fruit, bags to savour. Flavour was rich and sweet, alcohol remarkably well masked. Would never put this at 10percent.
Soft, smooth and very palatable, this really has quality stamped all over it and is one to be sought out and savoured for sure. Top notch.
altonbrownd (1862), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan 24, 2009 Bottle from Cracked Kettle. One of the all-time greats. A dark and inviting body. Nice roasty nose of sugar, raisins, shortbread and malts. Very syrupy taste with chocolate, toffee, dark berries. Very warming and smooth. Wondrous.
Indra (2023), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Jan 24, 2009 330ml bottle, 2006 vintage. Rather intriguing, aromatic nose, fairly sweet and of course spicy, with suggestions of milky chocolate, molasses, powdered sugar, orange peel, anise, nutmeg, plummy dark fruits, dark breads, cedar and touches of doughy yeast and floral perfume. Deep, dark mahogany color, nearly opaque, with a lasting, fine, uneven head of dark tan. Flavor is predominantly tangy, fruity and sweet, with abundant raisin and creamy chocolate, although there are subtleties to be found throughout, including spice cake, dried cherry, toffee, cinnamon and hazelnut, and with a gentle vinous, cidery tinge that enters towards the long, earthy finish. Lingering caramel sweetness and a nigh-undetectable alcohol presence. Incredibly smooth, creamy, light and gently warming mouthfeel, body is softly full. Absolutely outstanding. Thanks to Tim!
aplusbreaks (330), , Colorado, USA
Jan 23, 2009 2006 bottle thanks to pantanap. Pours a dark brown, but looks black in my chalice. Foamy dark tan head, great retention and some nice lacing. Aromas of dark fruit, raisins, dates, plums, vanilla, candi sugar, molasses and some nice spices. Flavors are sweet caramel malt, candi sugar, dark fruits and spices. Palate is too carbonated IMO, it was a gusher.
tarheels86 (705), Washington DC, USA
Jan 22, 2009 Updated: Jul 21, 2009Bottle 2007 ed. Pours almost an opaque cloudy brown with little yeast floaties and a huge three finger, fizzy, tan head that has great retention staying for the entirety of the drink. Aromas of mangoes, passionfruit, candied dark fruits, dark chocolate, black cherries. Taste is bubby up front with some spicy alcohol, brown sugar, and cinnamon moving to sweet black cherries, dark chocolate, and finally ending with some spice and tart cherries. Completely superb.
checkmatei1 (630), Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 21, 2009 Bottle: Poured a dark brown color with a tan head. The aroma was sweet malts, dark fruits, banana, and vanilla. The flavor was yeasty, brown sugar, dark fruits, sweet malts and plums. Overall, very smooth and very well balanced.
dchmela (1411), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jan 21, 2009 Bottle courtesy Mcbackus. Pours a dark brown with a thick creamy tan head. Sweet malty aroma with lots of spicy cinnamon, vanilla and Belgian yeast. Taste is spicy cinnamon, spices, brown sugar with a big malt body and lots of complex Belgian yeast flavors. A very good beer, thanks Matt!
grandgenie (252), gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Jan 18, 2009 Millésime 2006, Dégusté à l’autre oeil dans un verre tulipe de façon linéaire avec comme comparaison sa grande soeur LA GRANDE RÉSERVE. Une apparence brune ambré au reflet rubis avec dépôt de levure trouble harmonisant une belle mousse d’un blanc brun. Une odeur d’épices: poivres, muscade, canelle et de sel. Une odeur avec de la classe, quelle fraîcheur! Nous pouvons rajouter de la prune et un petit côté vineuse et liquoreuse. Une bière dense et équilibré. Je peux rajouter quelle est évolutive car avec un peu de temps, elle développe un goût de sucre brun, de sirop de canne et de sucre à la crême. En ce moment j’aimerais vous dire que je vie un moment de pléniture! Et comme si se n’était pas assez je voulais avoir le coeur net et savoir immédiatement ce qu’avais à offrir la grande réserve. J’ai réalisé qu’elle était complètement différente! Difficile de tranché pour choisir qui gagnerait car les deux sont sources d’inspiration et permettent de faire un voyage intérieur. Mon choix c’est arrêté sur la GRANDE RÉSERVE pour l’élaboration à différents niveaux de subtilités gustatives. L’ajoux d’un vieillissement en fût de chêne collabore beaucoup à cette distinction, Mais pour sa finesse la PANNEPOT se taille une place confortable car avec un peu plus de temps en cave, cette bière pourrais facillement gagner la prochaine bataille. Ce n’est pas parce que nous perdons une bataille que nous pouvons perdre la guerre!
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