 cmillward (429), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 22, 2008 Bottle, batch 2, 2004. Sampled summer 2008.
Reddish deep amber, a little carb at first provides a tan head which then fades fast. On the nose, raisins, butterscotch, very malty and sweet, alcohol, impressions of brandy. This seems to have aged alright. Malty and sweet flavor, a little spicy, candi sugar and alcohol are apparent. Still had some carb, verging on syrupy.
drjay44 (772), Salida, Colorado, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 15, 2008 12 oz. bottle, batch 5. Pours a nice creamy tan head, good brown colors, nice lacing....nose very complex with malts yeasts, phenols, molasses, raisin, cherry....tastes initially of molasses then the fruit flavors, with a huge load of sweetness, and finally hops come in leading to hop bitter finish...heavy on the tongue...alcohol present but hidden as in a sherry. There is a problem with balance overall and this beer may be too big to predictably control.
Indulgence (141), Ajo, Arizona, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 6, 2008 2006: A massive beer that would compare favorably with some of the better aged sherries from Spain or Portugal. It is bold, imaginative and definately a sipper, 12oz is too much for a single person, and this beast should be shared with company so that it can sink it’s teeth into more people. almost Jamaican rum like - rich, colorful, flavorful, bold and assertive, incredible mouthfeel... a good substitute for a rum cocktail.
scoth (274), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 6, 2008 2008 bottle, batch 6. Pours deep amber brown, with a thin off-white head, little if any lacing. Strong odor of dates, raisins, alcohol, earth, and leather. Thick body, a little sticky. Intensely sweet carmel and alcohol flavor, almost a bourbon flavor, spicy, and fruity. Amazingly flavorful and potent.
ericandersnavy (1051), crossroads, Texas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 5, 2008 bottle from lonestar beverages in carrollton, tx. poured a clear dark amber with ruby highlights and a bubbly beige head that lasted very good. i made the mistake of sampling this one right under the fan. the nose hit me with some strong caramel and some hints of fruitiness. i thought the alcohol blended in nicely. almost seemed to have a whiskey aftertaste. the mouthfeel was thick and rich. when swirled it hung on to the side of the glass very well. Excellent Beer!
Blaketj80 (78), Oklahoma, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 4, 2008 Very different beer, but seems to be a bit one dimensional. Very high gravity and thick mouthfeel, but no other flavors to accent how big it is. It is not bad, but doesn’t leave you wanting to rave about it or want more.
oteyj (724), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 4, 2008 Pours murky reddish brown with no head. Aroma is riddled with dark fruit, caramel, and molasses. Flavor is intensely sweet. Honey is prevalent, caramel, molasses, and tons of brown sugar. Borderline cloying. Palate is like syrup. aggressive, and almost lacerative,
craftycarl21 (523), South Hero, Vermont, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Sep 4, 2008 rating #666- number of The Beast. got a 2007 bottle thanks to oteyj. dark fruit, raisin, plum, caramel, alcohol- definitely potent. Honey, molasses, barley is evident, as is the alcohol for sure- extremely sweet though. Palate is also dominated by the sweetness- nothing too impressive, but still tasty overall.
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