 hopdog (4444), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 3, 2005 Tasted from Growler acquired in trade with robertsreality (big thanks!). Poured a dark, dark reddish brown with an averaged to larger sized tan head. Aromas of wood (oak), some vanilla, caramel, dark fruits, light bourbon, and a little earthy (great aroma). Tastes of brown sugar, smoke, chocolate, and vanilla. Medium honey sweetness. Some lacing left on the glass. Nice smooth and creamy body. I was really into this one!
hopscotch (4387), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Oct 12, 2006 Rating #3000... Draft... GABF ’06... Almost black, clear copper ale with a small, tight, khaki head. Overbearing oak along with light chocolate and butterscotch in the aroma. Woodsy, cloyingly sweet flavor with notes of chocolate and diacetyl. Full-bodied with an oily mouthfeel and medium carbonation. Woodsy, sweet, alcoholic finish. I had higher hopes for this one; still, not bad.
badgerben (3001), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
Oct 29, 2005 Town Hall 8th Anniversary, Saturday release: Black color with no head. Very thin aroma of port and chocolate. The taste is quite syrupy with some obvious honey notes. Sweet malt base. It seems to have inherited wine qualities from the barrel. Damn fine.
Nuffield (2532), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
Oct 31, 2005 I was overwhelmed with this beer. Incredible aroma, virtually unique in my 2000-beer experience, with a massive profusion of fresh figs, plus vanilla and wood. Smooth yet chewy palate. Dark with ruby tingers to the brown, swirls nicely to a cream head. I think if you had this for an hour it might go flat and lose a good deal of its interest in the mouth, but it was too drinkable for my small glass to last for more than a half hour of sitting with it.
robertsreality (2462), Minnesota, USA
Nov 13, 2005 Updated: Jul 30, 2007Dark Brown/Black Coloring with No Head. Nice Honey Oak Flavors...and While the Barrell Gives Much to the Flavor, I Fear it Masks What Makes the Wee Heavy. Instead of the Barrell Adding to the Brew, The Brew Gives Homage to the Barrell. Still Quite Enjoyable.
Revisited 2007: Dark Brown Color with Sandy Ring. Rich Aromas..Alcohol and Smoked Malt, Notably. Medium Bodied and Syrupy Mouthfeel. Lightly Vinous..Oak Notes with Light Fruit, Dry Bread, Toasted Caramel and Dry Bittersweet Flavor Througout...With Dominate Notes of Smoked Malt...The Smoke Notes are Kept in Check Well...Overall...a Carbonated, Crisp Bittersweet and Smoked Flavored Aftertaste...
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