 JohnQPublic (387), Brooklyn, New York, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 5, 2009 Draught. Pours a very hazy dark brown, no head. Nose is vanilla, very oaky, bit nutty, some brown sugar.
Taste is again big on the wood, with a dark, butty, slightly bready malt body, some brown sugar, a bit of a vinous note from the wood aging, and a hefty vanilla and oak note on the finish.
Moderately light carbonation, medium bodied.
fidel (976), Livermore, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 25, 2009 Pours dark amber, caramel, dark fruits, roasted malts, molasses, wood, vanilla, alcohol, little nutty.
carruthm (1159), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 24, 2009 dark and wheaty, somewhat toasty in nature, slightly sweet but very mellow. Enjoyed.
ryanknock (150), San Francisco, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 23, 2009 A dark, strong dunkel like ale. This is a really well balanced, complex, malt influenced ale. There is a slight bitterness and vanilla from the barrel, notes of cherries, toffee, chocolate, coffee, prunes, earth, pine and roast. This beer is warm and finishes rather rich and creamy.
nearbeer (1847), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 22, 2009 750 ml, Jan 2008 vintage. Nearly opaque chocolate brown. Small, enduring eighth-inch disc of creamy bubbles leaves delicate lacing behind. Mild aroma is figs, sodden wood, and hints of brown sugar and rum. Flavor is prunes, tartish berry, oak, vanilla, with hints of cocoa and merlot. Medium-heavy body is smoothly carbonated, slightly to the dry side and has a bit of chest warming. Nice, but it seems as if the oak needs more toasting; has a bit of a "raw" flavor.
IrishBoy (2716), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 18, 2009 Bottle shared by someone at Woodshop Quad. Nose of alcohol, light tartness, fruit, and caramel. Clear brown with a meddium beige head. Smells old with vanilla, caramel, and prunes.
jefcon (1003), Arlington, Virginia, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 18, 2009 Draft. Nice dark brown color with some white lacing. Very light edges, however. Aromas are cherry, raisin, malt and some vanilla. Rich on the palate with a lingering fruit finish. Lots of slick alcohol, but still a delicate brew.
SpringsLicker (2043), Tennessee, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 18, 2009 Bottle dated Jan 2008
A firm, off-white head form easily over this deep, dark brown brew. Vibrant ruby highlights at the edges.
Malt and yeast come to the nose bringing yeast and raisins and other dark dried fruits. As it warms, the character takes on more smooth light molasses notes.
Sweet, bittered by dark roast malts.
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