 StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Dec 12, 2005 Dark, solid and deep brown in color, and nearly opaque. Slightly grey-tinted head fades into a galaxy swirl formation, along with a white rung around the outskirts of the goblet. Campgrounds aroma joined by scotch and pine resin. A mild waft of chocolate and Frangelico liqueur signals a toffee and caramel nougat flavor to come. Additional contributors include slight barnyard bliss and black cherry cordials. This is one complex scotch ale. Heavy, chocolatey toffee flavor comes to fruition, as if the horses’ quarters have been remodeled by installing a layer of crumbled 100 Grand candy bars on the stable floor. Mr. Floyd’s malt clinic is once again in session, with a syllabus centered on chocolate and caramel malts. Subtle allusions to almond and amaretto help to create a Brown Cow caramel chew motif. Thick, palate smacking and milk chocolate tendencies are everywhere, highlighted by brown sugar and pralines. Hint of peat, but it’s fairly a supporting role in this rendition. Such an enjoyable, pleasurable experience.
railcat1 (491), Kissimmee, Florida, USA
May 15, 2006 THIS WAS A EXCELLANT STRONGER VERSION OF ROBERT THE BRUCE.VERY GOOD AND HAS A KICK TO IT.MALTY AND SWEET BUT VERY ENJOYABLE
sliffy (1951), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Feb 26, 2006 Tap at the brew pub: Black pour litle to no head. Lots of sediment. Had a dark fruit, yeasty flavor to it. Some roasted malt. Really enjoyable.
iwantalambic (1361), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Dec 18, 2005 Draught at the Brewpub: incredibly opaque dark chocolate brown with violet highlights and a thin cream coloured head. Crisp aroma with smoke, cedar, vanilla beans, chocolate and rich toffee. Black current and truffles are quickly evident on the tongue with a heavy, creamy texture that mingles the richness of the chocolate and the sweetness of the fruit masterfully. Caramel malt sweetness lingers in the finish while the alcohol covers up a subtle bitterness. Certainly one of the best offerings I have ever had from 3F that isn’t a hop monster, wow. A delicate sipping ale that reminds of (and rivals) Traquair Jacobite.
sneagrams3 (1448), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Feb 10, 2006 From the tap at the brewery. Black dark and thick opaque. Fruity malt aromas. Sweet caramel and toffee malt flavors. Finish is...sweet cloying. Thick but not heavy. Fruity yeasty and sweet! Great brew! Piney and raisins. Lively and tart. Sugary. Man...this is really good! I guess that this is my type o’ beer!
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