 AmEricanbrew (1929), orange, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 22, 2008 2007 bottling. Clear mahogany with a fleeting khaki head. This years spices seem to be a sharp ginger, with clove and maybe some coriander with a hint of smoked wood. Smooth medium body as always. Taste is a light roastiness then caramel in the middle, with the mildly strong spices hovering around the edges of the palate. Has a nicely bitter finish. Another nice one. Enjoyed on 4.21.2008
phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 2/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 11/20 |
Apr 21, 2008 Dark brown color with a slightly reddish tone. Head is decent, tan colour. Aroma is pleasent- sweet, enticing with various spices, nutmeg and cinnamon are noticeable. Taste is soft and creamy, very pleasent. Its a great seasonal brew i look forward to every year.
BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Apr 18, 2008 I was not crazy about the fact that the recipe was changed for the 2005 vintage. I thought it threw the beer horribly out of balance, it did right some of the previous wrongs in the right, but still this could be a lot better. A completely different spice profile this time around, that almost reminded me of a Belgian style strong ale.
oreogobbler (217), Austin, Texas, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 11/20 |
Apr 17, 2008 2007 bottle! Pours a dark espresso brown. Off white thick, frothy, and creamy head. Looks a lot like root beer. Roasted/toasted caramel aroma. Malty with some essence of chocolate, and spicy brown sugar. Very intense punch of flavor right to the tongue, slightly smoky oak. I also get some nutty notes, and some creamy milk chocolate in the finish. The palate is very unbalance. Harsh flavor and mouth feel all over at first, but as it roll to the back of your tongue it mellows out a bit. Buttery and full. It’s interesting, but could be better.
smith4498 (919), Miami, Florida, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Apr 9, 2008 2006 bottle. Pours dark brown with light brown head. Aromas of toasted malts ,sweet sugar and spices. Flavor is mostly toasted malts with some spices. Finishes dry. Thin mouthfeel, somewhat watery with avearge carbonation.
hopslovin (181), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Apr 6, 2008 2007 Bottle. Brown pour with thick and foamy brown head. Great spice aromas. Mint, coriander, and spruce are present in flavor. Lots of spice. Medium mouthfeel. Very different.
glkaiser (1171), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 4, 2008 2007 Bottle. Mild spice. A little black licorice. Not too sweet. Solid. Definitely one to look forward to every year.
Jine (896), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 3, 2008 Easter Sunday. Magnum bottle hanging around from before Christmas. Hadn’t realized the recipe changed enough. Just a solid spicy beast of a brew. It was a little hot and young but that didn’t stop us from enjoying it.
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