 MrBunn (850), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 20, 2006
Dark reddish copper that pours almost more like a cola with lots of fizz than a head. Either way it dies down real quick and leaves very little residue. Aromas are sweet, malty and caramel... almost a bit syrupy with some fruit in the mix, too. The flavor is really different than I was expecting. The syrupy character comes through and it almost starts like a barley wine or something, but then does a head fake and things get a little funky as it settles into a bitter hop finish that could be a bit more smoothly transitioned, but I like it. It does have a bit of an astringent alcoholic character that is a bit much at times, but then considering the ABV it’s really to be expected.
Gmoney (173), Manchvegas, New Hampshire, USA
Sep 1, 2008 bottle..dark amber pour,small white head.sweet caramel malt nose with a touch of fruit .very hoppy upfront followed by woody ,sweet caramel malts and fruit flavors . bitter ,metallic finish . decent not great
slimchill (617), Austin, Texas, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Bottle. Caramel-sweet nose with some strawberry and raspberry fruit character. Clear pale red, thin head. Flavor opens sweet and estery, finished a bit harsh but with nice fruit esters. Gets more harsh as it warms.
Beerman6686 (724), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Pours a dark amber color with an off white head. Aroma is very malty but with some hop undertones mixed in. Flavor is also very malty, but well balanced by the hops, nice dry crisp finish. The only complaint is a slight coppery taste. Nothing the stands out here but very drinkable, hides the alcohol well, and has a nice price.
keepersj12 (396), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
Aug 16, 2008 Top notch stuff. Nice sweet malty aroma with a sweet malty taste but followed by a nice hop kick. Finish is crisp and dry. I would never have guessed the ABV as it is very well hidden however there is a nice glow after a couple
NomDeBeer (149), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Aug 14, 2008 This is a very crisp,clean, drinkable beer. Not assertively flavorful, but not boring either. The alcohol is well hidden making this one very enjoyable. Got more than I expected out of this one.
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