 bboeckl (135), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
| 1.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 6/20 |
Jul 4, 2009
I have read others reviews on this beer and I am absolutely in shock. Honestly, I do get what this beer is supposed to be. I commend the brewery’s attempt to do something a little more on the fringe. But people please, just stop rating beers on their novelty effect instead of their merit. Let me see a show of hands-- how many people would honestly want to drink this over a good mulled wine? It is simply second rate. I think it might be the juniper berries that are bad here. Anyway, this just wasn’t for me.
marcus (1869), Sacramento, California, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 3/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Nov 2, 2009 This black beer poured with no head, just a few bubbles. There is an aroma of cloves and cinnamon with a matching flavor. There is some dark fruit and way too much spice, creating a harshness that is hard to take. And it doesn’t taste any better when served warm - I tried it. This one just doesn’t live up to this brewery’s standards.
radiomgb (1999), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Aug 31, 2009 Dark brown in colour with no head and no lacing. The aroma is very spicy, lots of cloves, liquorice, light sweetness at times, some plums. The flavour is again very spicy, more cloves and cinnamon, black liquorice and berries. Spicy mouthfeel, medium/light body, mild carbonation. Finishes spicy.
The spices dominate this one from start to finish. Very overpowering at times.
750ml bottle obtained in a trade with TheCheeseMan, thanks Dan.
Opened on December 31, 2008.
No date.
Oakes (8093), gone rambling, Vietnam
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
May 25, 2009 Cinnamon sticks and cloves and nutmeg bursting from the glass. Last time I smelled a beer like this is was one of the dark ones from Old Hansa in Tallinn. Way zesty spice, the malts are dark and fruity, but thin. Alcoholic warmth takes control late.
Beershine (2710), Where Climate Suits My Clothes, Vietnam
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 25, 2009 Served warm. hazy and dark brown. Very spicy aroma. Nutmeg, cinnamon, spice, pie crust, mincemeat. Relatively thin. Smooth, a little bit of apple juice in the flavors, some berry, maybe even blueberry. Not as spicy as it smells, just a mellow nice warm beer.
KAF (441), Coralville, Iowa, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 26, 2009 I don’t understand why the average for this is only 3.2. This beer was delicious. Nice smooth mouth feel. Dark brown pour with no head. Nice spices on the nose. Liquorish, nutmeg, lacto and other spices along with a touch of sweet candied fruit in the flavor.
sleepingbear (27), Lake Leelanau - Detroit, Michigan, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Feb 16, 2009 Sour thin raw milk aroma dominated with a brush of citrus oil and eucalyptus. Dark as coffee. Honey sweetness is punished with overages of spice. Turns out this is exactly my kind of thing, enjoyed a 750ml without incident.
This can replace coffee in my cup any day.
TaktikMTL (2786), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
| 2.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 |
Feb 12, 2009 Bouteille, verte, de 750 ml obtenue via Importations Privées Bièropholie. Arôme: Odeur de canelle et d’anis. Apparence: La couleur est noire opaque. Saveur: Goût de canelle et de mélasse avec une pointe de miel. Longue durée de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement aqueuse. Faible effervescence en bouche. Présence de canelle en arrière goût. (Rating #2212)
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