 BeerandBlues2 (3231), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
May 12, 2008 Bottle. Pours dark brown with an average, frothy, light brown head, somewhat lasting with good lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (caramel, cookie, nutty), average hops (flowers, perfume), average yeast (dough) with notes of alcohol, dates, and toffee. Full bodied, alcoholic texture, average carbonation, and a bitter finish. Long duration, moderate sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.
TomDecapolis (3214), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 3, 2007 2006 bottle pours a deep brown with hints of amber when held to the light. Smaller bubbly off white head that left some light lacing. Aroma of dark fruits, molassess, caramel, toasted malts, hints of smoke, almonds and hint sof honey. Flavor of cocoa, hints of smoke, latte, milk chocolate, some dark fruits, vanilla, nuts, very nice tasting Scotch Ale. Very smooth mouthfeel.
Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 29, 2003 Updated: Mar 29, 20042001. Big foamy head. Sweet, malty, chocolatey and cherry taste nicely hides the high alcohol (9%). Nice yeasty finish. Really good stuff from no doubt the best brewer in So Cal.
hotstuff (3183), Indiana, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 23, 2005 Bottle. Poured a small creamy, smooth tan head that most diminished, fine-large sized bubbles, minimal carbonation, good lacing, and a reddish brown hue. Aroma was wonderful-malty, chocolate, little smokey, sweet, and alcohol. The flavor was sweet, malty, chocolate, vinuous but not overly so, rich, smokey, caramel and a lingering aftertaste. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium-full body. A very quaffable Scotch Ale and well worth trying.
TheBeerGod (3173), Newport News, Virginia, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 25, 2004 Thanks to tidiaguy for bringing this to When Continents Collide 2! WOW! 2003 vintage. Dark reddish brown. Aroma is alcohol and dark fruit blended with malt and cocoa. Taste was great, as expected. A rich malted and sweet body with very noticeable alcohol notes. VERY smooth, though.Light alcohol during the finish. Great beer!
PorterPounder (3148), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 7, 2008 Lakewood, Oh. - Rozi’s Fine Wines - 750 ml bottle. Dark Ruby red to dark brown pour with an ever present mocha colored pour. Delectably sweet aroma with hints of toffee, chocolate and some dates. Chewy flavor with chocolate, toffee, horehound candy, root beer and some baked brown bread. Back end of raisins, figs and dates - a proverbial flavor fest. Thick. sticky mouthfeel - sticks to your ribs. Overall an excellent entry from AleSmith.
GeneralGao (3073), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 8, 2008 750ml bottle, 2006 vintage, shared by iowaherkeye. Sampled side-by-side with the barrel aged version. Poured a hazy, dark brown color with a khaki head. The aroma was earthier than the barrel aged version with raisin, brown sugar, toffee, and plum accents. Medium bodied with gradually increasing sweetness from start to finish. Nice brown sugar, toffee, and molasses flavors. Good stuff.
WeeHeavySD (3041), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
| 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Jul 31, 2006 Updated: Aug 1, 2008Cask During RBSG vintage version, the smoothest silkiest wee heavy ever and holy shit this beer is amazing and as such, I can’t give it a higher rating, but it cements this 5 for me because this version made me want to have it like this every day, it was incredible and is as such incredible.
A much needed rerate. I’ve tried to do so a few times but haven’t managed. Pours dark brown amber with a 1 finger head. The nose is incredible malty sweet, and robust. Taste is sweet malty and robust, it is really a pretty damn amazing beer, this is beer that really got me going and I still like it. And I’m out it tonight. I like it still is it a 5? Its damn close if anything.
This is my favorite beer, I love everything about it, it is unique, extremely malty, with rich sweet flavor. This beer is perfect for all seasons, like other fantastic beers from Alesmith, the alcohol taste is hidden behind the complex and enticing flavors. I can’t say a single bad thing about this liquid art form, thanks Alesmith.
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