 Radek Kliber (3284), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 22, 2004
Honey, sweet ale, characteristic hop element, rater grassy kind of hops. Hoppy, well made bitterness. That medium bodied ale got malt as a backbone to crowning hops. Nice fusion. Very drinkable, well balanced ale. Highly recommended!
jehoey (704), Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Beautiful aroma, lots of beautiful caramel aroma, with very fine resiny and citrussy hops. flavor is the same accept I like the aroma better, I liked the interplay of citrus and caramel, but didn’t love it. poured deep amber in color with an off white head that stayed throughout the whole drink. medium bodied. Really good.
phishpond417 (1386), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 20, 2008 And strong it is! Another winner from Bear Republic. Pours a dark dark reddish-opaque-copper colour with a nice billowing fluffy almond coloured head. Lacing is awesome- evidence! A reminder something grand was once in that glass. Aroma is genuine- cascade hops, pomegranate and pine. Taste is equally pleasent with dirrrrty, gritty, earthy, hoptastic flava- redruM, blindfolded majestic wonderchildren dancing carelessly throughout my early morning water sprinkler. Red rocket monster sprocket. woowee.
NachlamSie (1326), Tennessee, USA
Aug 20, 2008 On tap at the Flying Saucer, Columbia. Pours a dark, murky reddish brown with a small head. After a sniff, the first thing that stokes my interest is crystal clear PNW hops. Remarkable clarity is achieved in the way of grapefruit and pine, though plenty of sweeter, bready scents such as biscuits and toffee are also present. The hops in the flavor are again delightful, but are equally balanced with hearty biscuits, caramel, maybe pumpernickel. Very nice!
DrBayern (925), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Date: 08/18/08, 22 bottle
Aroma - Roasted grain and nuts, cark caramel, grapefruit, spruce
Appearance - Clear, deep ruby under a billowing light brown head that settles slowly, leaving bands of thick reticulated lace
Flavor - Solid malt sweetness in the entry, with a grapefruit zest bitterness close behind, the bitterness lingers, turning peppery several seconds after the swallow. Lots of flavor, and the hops really bite.
Palate - Mediu to full body, medium carbonation, palate coating richness combines with a light astringency that results in a very satisfying mouthfeel.
Overall - Very impressive in every way. Satisfying, layers of flavors, a very well crafted beet in every way.
PolakPorter (50), , Illinois, USA
Aug 19, 2008 From a 12ozer. Aroma full of hippy hops and fruit. Not what I was expecting from this crimson ber. Smells amazing. Mmmm...taste is equally impressive. Fruity citrus herbage...mmmm....much better than I expected, and I had high expectations. God bless America!
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