 greenhorn1 (458), Mission Viejo, California, USA
Aug 4, 2007 750 ml bottle. Pours a mahogany with a two finger head that sticks around. Aroma is sweet malt, lightly smoked, and a sting of alcohol. Flavor of caramel malt, notes of toffee, raisin, with a lasting smokiness. Medium to full mouthfeel, creamy and chewy. Nice alcohol warmth.
VikingHammer (362), Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA
Aug 1, 2007 Pours dark with a red tint. Small tan head that is gone in an instant. Aromas of Roasted Malts and hints of smoke. Coffee and bitter chocolate coat the mouth. A huge beer with a velvety smooth finish. AleSmith brews another gem.
Immy (1912), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Jul 31, 2007 2006 vintage. Murky brown with a slight tan head. Smoky peaty nose, sweetly malty. Some light chocolate and coffee. Very smooth, silky palate. Flavor follows the nose, adding a but of scotch. Very good!
robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
Jul 28, 2007 Murky Brown Color with Sandy Skin. On the Nose...Light Smoke, Rich Chocolate..Sweet Like a Tootsie Roll. Light Roasts, Vanilla Notes..Overall a Wonderful Aroma. Medium Bodied and Creamy Mouthfeel. Syrupy as Well. Flavor Notes of Molasses, Brown Sugar, Vanilla and Chocolate..Some Light Roasts and a Welcoming Warming from the Alcohol. Very Well Balanced with a Light Dry Aftertaste. First Beer to ’Wow!’ me in a While..Also Helps When its a Style You Highly Enjoy. I Would Stock Large Quantities of This Highly Enjoyable Brew.
mreusch (715), Olathe, Kansas, USA
Jul 22, 2007 750ML bottle, pours a clear dark burgundy with a sizable persistent tan head, good lacing. Interesting aroma of peat, molasses, and dark fruits. Flavor compliments aromas nicely, with some slight chocolate and gentle warming from the alcohol. Palate is smooth, creamy and coating. This is a fantastic nightcap warmer! Looking forward to see how this ages...
LooseCannon (914), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Jul 18, 2007 Thanks Immy. 750 ml bottle. Pours copper in color with white head. Aroma of sweet malt and molasses. Taste sweet, creamy, roasted malt and chocolate with clean finish.
Viper666 (614), Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Jul 17, 2007 Bouteille 750ml datant de 2006, courtoisie de Hogtownharry. De couleur brune-rouge foncée et voilée. Nez de levures fruitées (raisins aux notes vineuses, notes de figues et de mûres) aux petites notes boisées, de malt rôti aux notes terreuses et fumées, de caramel toffee, moyen de chocolat et de houblon floral (légèrement herbeux), léger de mélasse ainsi que des notes d’alcool légèrement liquoreux, d’épices (notes de réglisse noire), de sucre brun et de noix. Ronde-moyenne en bouche avec un pétillement moyen et une texture riche, crémeuse et aux notes liquoreuses et vineuses. Goût de levures fruitées (raisins vineux, notes de figues et de dates, traces de cerises) aux notes boisées (fût de chêne) avec un léger goût épicé (réglisse noire) et de houblon floral amer (légèrement herbeux et présent toute la gorgée) lors de l’entrée en bouche auquel se rajoute rapidement un goût amer de malt rôti (notes brûlées) aux notes terreuses et fumées, de caramel toffee, léger de mélasse et de sucre brun (notes de sirop d’érable) parallèlement à un goût d’alcool moyen, réchauffant et légèrement liquoreux puis en finale l’on assiste à un léger regain d’amertume de houblon plus herbeux accompagné d’un moyen goût de chocolat noir et des notes de noix asséchantes. Post-goût long et aux notes sèches, amer de rôti, d’alcool moyen, de chocolat et de houblon herbeux et floral ainsi qu’un goût fruité (moût de raisins) et des notes de noix.
decaturstevo (1971), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Jul 15, 2007 Bottle shared with Beer Hawk at his cellar clearing tasting. A brown pour with a light head and lace. An aroma of much raisins and an underlying sweetishness. A flavor that is sweet of brown sugar, with a taste of the raisins and a taste of chocolate. The abv pokes its head through and warms this beer to perfection.A smooth even palate that drinks as smooth as a fine brandy. An excellent beer thanks steve
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