4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
The clear highlight for my wife and I of a very good tasting session. Rich, complex brown ale. Nothing strong, just a mix of lots of flavors...leather, maple syrup, something nutty. I don't usually rate samples, but I want to remember to try this again if/when possible.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Growler from Alewerks. Very dark, opaque brown cola colored pour. Tall, thick tan head. Aroma is strong toffee, caramel notes, molasses, and dark bread. Taste is chocolate covered nuts, caramel, light toffee, molasses, dark bread, toasted grains, and earthy hops. Body is medium with a soft, creamy carbonation. Ends with a touch more bitterness, chocolate, strong nuttiness, earthy hops, caramel, toasted bread, dark bready notes, soft grains and molasses.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Sample at AleWerks in Williamsburg, VA. Nice smooth beer, very flavorful and easy to drink.
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On-tap at Chownings Tavern Williamsburg, VA. 18th century recipe. Pours no head, no lace. Deep brown color. Light carbonation and medium bodied. Light malty chocolate nose and flavor is roasted chocolate with a burnt chocolate finish. $5.50 for a pint mug.
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On draft at Chowning’s Tavern in Williamsburg. Based on an old (I forget how old) recipe and served in Colonial Williamsburg. Unique profile for a stronger brown ale. Dark muddy pour (popular description). Nice malty, bready notes. Also, some toffee on the tongue. More of a sipper. Fun beer and well made.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
UPDATED: FEB 1, 2011 Courtesy a few brewery employees at Sexual Chocolate 2011, pours saver, great malty sweet aroma, a tad bit watery but interesting, almost a biscuit like quality. Quite nice, a better Fat Tire.
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