 HogTownHarry (4005), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 23, 2007 Bottle (22oz). Via trade with Zathrus13. Clear deep amber pour, very large lasting frothy beige head. Subtle aroma - light sweet caramel malt, a whiff of bret funk, nice spice and yeast - as it warms a very nice true Belgian aroma, nice "wild" character. I can see the "Pere Jacques" comparison - this one might be better than the PJ bottle I rated - like the aroma, but a little more floral hop and peppery character, nice balance between light farmhouse funk and sweet spicy caramel malt. Average slick body, light carbonation, quick finish but a nice lightly spicy linger - very nice, and a little age set well with it - well done, Avery - see? avoid the booze monsters and you can do good work.
Eladerman (53), Newburgh, Indiana, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 15, 2007 This beer is a nice american brewed Belgian Styled Strong Dark Ale. It kind of reminds me of Unibroue’s Trois Pistoles, or maybe a Goose Island Pere’ Jaques. These are all damn good Belgian style brews full of a caramelish-dark brown sugar-like taste Reminds me of a port wine with dark fruits, some chocolate and other roasted malts in there, but for sure belgain candy sugar ( beet sugar) and caramalized malts and belgian yeast. Not a lot of strong estery flavors here ( i.e., not a strong bubble-gum taste like in a lot of Hefeweizens) A very good Brew.
CapFlu (3483), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 10, 2007 (Draught) Sampled at Duck Island Saloon in Seattle, WA, on October 20, 2007. A white star of imagination. Sweatshop of participation. Tonic causing stridulation. Palate worthy of instramentation. Partnership and co-inspiration. Congratulations!
sneagrams3 (1756), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 7, 2007 Tasted 11/5/07. 22oz bomber. Murky brown with a finger width of clinging off-white head. Cocoa and caramel aromas. Mild fruit and doughy yeast. Aplles and musty earth. Mild chocolate nose. Full bodied and bitter. Malt sweetness accented by a bitter acidity. Caramel flavors. Tart citrus effervescence. Sweet malt backbone. The second glass holds the dregs and makes for a more murky hue. More clinging head. Toasty with tea-like notes. Cocoa and slightly burnt. Two beers or two blended recipes? Not quite blended. Syrupy with a mild well hidden burn. Good stuff.
rederic (1811), montréal, Quebec, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 30, 2007 Hazy dark mahogany hue, with a frothy tan-colored head, yeasty, spicy, fruity peachy nose, with some sweet toasted, caramelized malts, cookie dough, with a nice nutmeg, clove and coriander spicy accent, with some candy sugar in the aroma follows through on a medium-bodied palate with a yeasty, fruity, peachy, orange peel , toasty character, with a bready dough note, some spicy clove and coriander, with a sweet smooth alcoholic mouthfeel, leading towards a malty, faint hop bitterness finish.
brianjames1 (322), Northridge, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 28, 2007 22oz bomber. Good strong beer, packed with flavor wish it could be a bit more bitter. Pours a dark copper red with large tan head. Smells very sweet and taste is a bit sour. Not bad.
larsniclas (3386), Gothenburg, Sweden
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 28, 2007 Draught at Akkurat, Stokholm.
Sweet malty and hoppy aroma.
Vinous and fruity flavour with a lot of hoppiness.
cbeers21 (571), Miami, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 26, 2007 Hazy ruby brown with nice foamy head and good lacing. Wow, nice scents here. Distant wheaty and yeasty scents emerge as well as funky fruit and spice/fruit notes. Very tasty; A warm spicy flavor with banana, vanilla and yeast quality, well balanced and complex. high alcohol, but not recognizeable except in a slight and enjoyable warmth from the taste. I was pleased from the very first sip and enjoyed throughout the enitre session. A great brew.
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