LilBeerDoctor (1530), East Setauket, New York, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jul 17, 2008 Growler. Pours a clear copper with a huge, thick, creamy and expanding tan head that leaves nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of roasted malts, toast, with flowery hops hiding in the background. Aroma of roasted malts, bitterness. Refreshing. Pretty good, more so if you like that toast/roast taste in your ESB. thenick (746), North Bellmore, New York, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | May 29, 2008 Tap @ the Brewery (from old notes) - pours a clear amber color with an off-white head. Aroma is heavily malt with a bit of a hop characteristic. Taste is almost completely malt, drowning out any other variations of sweetness or bitterness. Solid ESB but not spectacular. hopson (595), Williamsville, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 14/20 | Jan 1, 2008 very roasty, almost porter like chocolate flavors. Smooth with some carbonation, but not much. Thick mouthfeel. MaliMisho (215), East Meadow, New York, USA
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 | Aug 4, 2007 I had this on tap at the Blue Point factory, it was descent but nothing to die for compared to the other beers available at Blue Point. Chapel (330), Levittown, New York, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Aug 4, 2007 At the brewery from the tap. Pours a mostly clear amber. There are some hops present in all aspects of this beer but are somewhat muted by a roasted malt flavor. dmac (1503), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jul 27, 2007 My one and only rating from BCTC ’07. Growler shared under the ratebeer tent, not sorry who brough it sorry. Pored a deep reddish/brown with a small head. Toasted malty aroma. Medium bodied with pleasant carbonation and a dry toasted flavor. Reminded me a lot of their Toasted Lager. Nice beer overall. goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Apr 24, 2007 Tap @ Blue Point: Poured a clear deep copper color with a thin off-white head. Caramel malt aroma with an earthy hop. The flavor was malty with notes of toffee and nuts. The finish had citrus notes and a mild bitter finish. zach8270 (2136), Henrietta, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Oct 7, 2006 (cask @ The Old Toad - Rochester, NY) Dark copper in color with a nice and lasting tan head. Aroma is malty and sweet with some earth notes and a small amount of hops. Flavor begins with an initial flavor of caramel and malts but then quickly goes to a hoppy and bitter middle with a sweet and fruity aftertaste and some lingering bitterness from the hops. Excellent brew.
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