2.7 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Can poured a clear dark brown hue w/ a big frothy tan head and light patchy lacing. Mild aromas of chocolate malts, earthy hops, light roast and light coffee. Initial flavor is a moderate sweet w/ a light bitter roast in the finish. Tastes are roasted malts, toasty grains, light grassy hop and mild chocolate back notes. Light to medium body, watery mouth feel and average carbonation.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Black in color with a decent beige head. Aroma is of roasted malts, light coffee. Taste is roasted malts. Fairly straight forward, but solid.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
The low alcohol content makes this a great change-up in a session. Nothing really stands out, but it makes a nice addition.
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 10/20
It’s dark. Aroma is faint with some toasty malt. Taste is slightly blah with some toasty malt, sweet and faint hop, if any. Finish is certainly "lagerish" and watery. Overall, it is what it is... Was really looking for some smoky notes but they just didn’t materialize.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
12 oz can. Almost black with a small tan head and light patchy lacing. The aroma is chocolate malts, earthy hops, light roast and light coffee. Medium body with a slick feel. Flavor of roasted malts, toasty grains, light hop bitterness and mild sweetness. Smooth lingering finish. Pretty tasty.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Near-black pour with large, tight, lacing head. Roasty aromas pair with some really nice, subtle, noble hop smells. Rich, roasty, and slightly bitter and spicy. Creamy mouthfeel with medium carbonation. An excellent chocolaty finish.
3.4 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
From a can. Smoky, roasted taste. Dark brown. Very smooth. Light carbonation. Tasty and easy to drink.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Can. Pours dark brown with ruby highlights and average, frothy off-white head; short retention and spare lacing. Aroma is chocolate and toasted malts, figs, dates, earthy hops, light leather and a hint of smoke. Flavor is smoke and roasted malts forward with supporting earthy hops, dark fruit esters, and light woody notes; dry finish. Light body and medium carbonation.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Great American Beer Festival 2012. Black with more carbonation than what I just tried from Rahr. More roasted grain flavor, with a very light hint of smoke, and a good palate.
3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at gaetano’s, I’ve also had this at the Wynkoop so I didn’t hesitate to order it. Dark black color, smells a little grainy. Tastes fine and reminds me of full sail dark black lager. This is a pretty good beer although I wish the smell was more robust.
Serving type: on-tap
Reviewed on: 02-14-2011 03:05:46
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