 Tmoney99 (3414), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
May 13, 2008
Draft at BMRAF 08. Poured hazy dark amber color with an average frothy off-white head that mostly lasted with excellent lacing. Moderate to heavy sour citrus & malt aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture. Medium to heavy bittersweet flavor with a medium to heavy bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. My expectations were met with a standout brew.
brentfeesh (880), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
Dec 27, 2007 On draft and Cask at #1. Hazy amber in the glass with a frothy head.Seems like a bright citrus (orange) aroma with plenty of sweetness. Caramel and hard candy. The fruit, caramel, malt, and hops are extremely well integrated as this warms. It’s very impressive that nothing takes the forefront the warmer it gets. Malty and citrus like orange, notes of grain, caramel, and a touch of pine in the finish. Just flavorful and well integrated. Super drinkable. Body is full, smooth and a bit sticky with a semi-dry finish
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Dec 23, 2007 Updated: Jan 12, 2008Date: 12/22/2007
Mode: Growler
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
opaque burnt orange, fine beige head, lots of patterned lace,
sweet dark caramel malt aroma with a candy sweetness and a spicyness,
big sweet malt flavor, nice spicy character adds some balance, sticky tangerine sweetness, citrus comes out to adds extra complexity and balance, hint of chocolate and dark caramel, well balanced and lasting earthy bitterness
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
CaptainCougar (4599), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Dec 22, 2007 Growler: Pours a hazy deep copper amber with a well-lacing wispy white head. Aroma of sweet, lightly toasty caramel and pale malts and a good, fresh piny hop character and a touch of light fruits. Body starts slightly doughy and earthy caramely sweet with some big, fresh piny hop balance toward a fairly full, bittersweet finish. Very nicely balanced and quite drinkable. A good, hoppy strong ale.
nolankowal (814), Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dec 16, 2007 Draft. Murky orange-brown pour with an off white head. Aroma of caramel, bready malt, earthy citus hops and some light spice. Flavors of grapefruit, earthy citrus/citrus zest, a bit of booze as well. Medium/thick body, sturdy carbonation, bittersweet with a bittersweet/sticky finish.
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