jimstrassburg (57), Germantown, Wisconsin, USA
Feb 18, 2007 I had this at the beer tasting at Barley Pop in Germantown, WI. It was smoky in there so I may update when I get some. It poured deep blood red / black with no head. Smelled great like cherries and other fruits. Very nice taste of cherries. It was served colder than I would have liked.
 french tickler (642), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Feb 17, 2007 Drank in a flute. Dark amber/red poor with no head whatsoever. 750 ml dated: 8-8-2002. Served COLD. Aromas of CHERRIES, madeira, allspice, raspberries with a hint of maple syrup. No carbonation, very sweet acidic cherrie taste with a sour somewhat bitter finish. Taste of obvious cherries and added fieldberries, madeira... This beer has a "je ne sais quoi..." feel to it... this beer is ALOT better very cold than warm...
madscotsman (147), Fairview Heights, Illinois, USA
Feb 17, 2007 My first 4 rating. Red in color with little head and a great fruity aroma. Sweet in flavor with little carbonation. This was a great beer and I’m happy my friend vyvvy shared it with me at a beer tasting.
duvelordeath (10), USA
Feb 14, 2007 first of all,two diferent vintages, one 2002 in i pint,0.9 ounce bottle, one unknown in 750 with complete black foil covering(i have pics). 750 was drunk hot, amazing flavor, and depth on that cold night, cherry, cherry, CHERRY!not much carbonation and the heat turned it into basically a slightly spicy cherry mulled cider. second 2002 vintage drank at room tempature.AMAZING! the diference in heating and natural temp is interesting, more acidic notes, but cherry taste seems a bit sweeter, little carbonation, but nice body and mouth feel. if i could find, i would gladly drink again and again.
Arayaga2 (931), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 14, 2007 Beautiful red color but absolutely no sign of carbonation. Aroma is sweet and sour with cherries. Taste is thick and sweet with a hint of spice. Cloying like a cherry cough syrup, and almost as viscous. $8/750
Heathen (723), Riverside, New Jersey, USA
Feb 11, 2007 THOUGHTS: First I tried it heated. Aroma is better before heating. A unique experience. Doesn’t really taste like what you think of as beer, but very pleasing. Would have rated flavor even higher but it’s a little too one sided. On the rocks it is a little sweater, but I think I prefoer it heated because it seems less like fruit juice. I also tried it room temp., which was a little harsh. It is a truly versatile beer. Even thought the ABV isn’’t very high, it hides the alcohol well. I could barely tell it was an alcoholic beverage. It is a must try for those of us always looking for something different.
TECHNICAL: Bottle. Poured a clear, dark red brown with a small, off-white (pinkish), soapy head that mostly diminished and left virtually no lacing. The aroma was mostly sour cherry, but could have been a little stronger. The flavor was all sour cherry thoughout with a short to average finish. The body was medium and syrupy with flat carbonation and a sour finish feel. On the rocks the texture was a little dry.
jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
Feb 11, 2007 750ml corked bottle-best by 7-17-2021-pours a thin white head and deep red color. Aroma is malt, cherry, vinegar. Taste is somewhat cherry-sharp, tart, vinegar, malt.
detroiter (958), Euphoria, Minnesota, USA
Feb 10, 2007 Pours a brick red color, very lightly carbonated, almost no head. Some bubbly flecks of foam for lacing. Not a pretty beer, but not supposed to be pretty either. Strong aroma of cherry and spice.
Nice combination and balance of flavor – tart Traverse City cherry, flowery sweetness, cherry pit, and dry and flowery spices like pie spice (apple pie? pumpkin pie?) or better yet hot cider mulling spices. Medium body, next to no carbonation, alcoholic and smooth.
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