 MrBeerFanatic (344), jamestown, New York, USA
Jun 21, 2008 Ordered one of these off the Internet. Pours almost jet black/dark brown with a creamy brown head. The aroma is of licorice, spice, oak, a little nut, dark fruit, hint of caramel, and finally raisins. The flavor is pretty complex, creamy, sweet and bitter. What you have here is a hint of raisin, hint of spice, roasted malts, dark fruits, hint of rum and a little nut. This is a very rich brew that almost has to be sipped. Very well balanced and deep. Overall I was impressed but expected more in the flavor department, as this is one of the most top rated beers in the world.
Rciesla (3500), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
Jun 19, 2008 Updated: Nov 20, 2008Bottle I still enjoyed the denmark version more. I feel the etoh comes through more in this one and the spices are less intense. Still a solid beer.
Note, i dont know these bottles seem to be hit or miss ill get one with a really creamy body where the spices are as they should be and then the next one tastes metallic.
My score is an average of these experiences.
dalepryor (172), Paducah, Kentucky, USA
Jun 18, 2008 This one pours similar to coffee or soda, dark black and murky. The aroma is sort of sour smells like soy sauce in a way and then i pick up some chocolate and fruits. The flavor does not match the aroma really, at first i’m hit with a whole lot of carbonation and then a burn from the alcohol after that i’m really not sure, to tell the truth this isn’t the greatest thing i’ve had something is just missing for me.
dkachur (2317), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Jun 18, 2008 2006 bottle courtesy of Ughsmash. Thanks! Nearly opaque chestnut brown pour with a medium head that fades quickly. Very spicy aroma with notes of cinnamon, allspice and bitter chocolate. Taste is the same spices, rum soaked raisins, cocoa powder. Slight nuttiness and alcohol warmth. Sweet, thick mouthfeel.
Enmandslauget (19), Fredericia, Denmark
Jun 16, 2008 Sødlig frugt, krydderi, karamel malt, Fyldig krop. Vinøs. Rigtig god bitterhed. Ikke meget alkoholsmag for 10%. Lækker eftersmag
Rune (2748), Tromsø, Norway
Jun 13, 2008 330ml bottle bought at Ølbutikken, Copenhagen. 2006 vintage. This old Fisherman’s ale poured a very dark body with a brown tint covered by a creamy, lacing head. Spicy aroma with cinnamon mixed with smell of sweet caramel malts. Rich in flavour with weight on candy sugar, dried fruits and dark berries added a touch of leather. Finish off with notes of both yeast and alcohol. Full bodied, but a little too sweet for my taste buds (shared with Finn A., 31.05.2008).
BigDaddyBlues (39), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Jun 12, 2008 Bought at From the Vine. There is so much going on here it is beyond my still evolving palate. I have several bottles and will come back someday when I have a more mature palate and can do this beer justice. It is so rich and deep and sweet. Do not pass on it if you have the opportunity to pick some up.
restless7 (104), Lenexa, Kansas, USA
Jun 11, 2008 BOTTLE: 55F. Pours very dark almost black, with a thick foamy head. Aroma is fruity and spicy undertones, very inviting and pleasant. Flavor is an incredible combination of fruits and esters; mouthfeel is an explosion of tastebuds as it expands and fills the mouth and back of the tongue with lively scintillations, lasting long after the pour bottle is gone.
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