SpudClampDawg (1027), Jasper, Indiana, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Mar 6, 2008 750ml bottle: Even after a careful decant, the beer still pours a yeast filled murky brown. The head is brilliant though - nearly three fingers and it slowly melts into whipped mounds in the glass. The aroma is both sweet and tart. A lot of carbonation gets in the nostrils, with notes of chewy caramel, sweet coffee and chocolates. Very tempting as it warms to room temp. The body is thick and chewy. The same tart note that I noticed in the nose rides atop the malty body. Jungle fruits, golden raisans and plums abound here. Finishes with a splash of espresso and chocolate. This is good. lucke13 (90), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Feb 25, 2008 Pours a dark, dark brown...almost black with a small off-white head. Smells of rich malt with a floral component. Taste is coffee and mollases, and has a lingering bitterness. Medium body with minimal carbonation. Fantomasus (122), USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Feb 20, 2008 I’m kinda confused by my 3.8 as compaired to the 3.33 average but whatever.
Pours a deeps cola/amber with a huge sea foam head. Smells of deep rich malt and a spice that I can’t put my nose on with a hint of sour mash or ripe apple. Flavor is more dark roast malt and a subtle deep fruit all this leaves to be finished by a sharp bitter sour hop. I found this brew to be very complex and compelling. gam (1112), brisbane, Australia
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 2/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Feb 15, 2008 Small but strong head, misty yellow brown colour,there is good carbonation.Aroma caramel,chocolate,fruit perhaps plum .Flavour creamy bitter,a herb,caramel,molasses taste dry finish,a sour tasting drink. BrewDad (2370), Olympia, Washington, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 | Feb 15, 2008 330ml Bottle - Liquor Collection - Honolulu, Hawaii
Aroma – Big Belgian dark aroma. Lots of malts and yeast.
Appearance – Dark brown color, thick head, clear if you can see through dark colors.
Flavor – Lots of Belgian dark flavor. I liked the beer it was easy to drink. I liked the subtle spices in the beer.
Palate – Great Mouthfeel, good texture with a dry finish.
Overall – Lots of malt flavor this was a good Belgian for me it was dark and had some great flavors.
JohnnyJ (1343), Carlsbad, California, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Feb 15, 2008 Cloudy red/brown with white head. Flavors of fruit, oak, sweet malt, and a bit of spice. Not a very interesting ale, but not really bad. Gethinbeer (1003), Nova Scotia, Canada
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 | Feb 12, 2008 From bottle. Sweet aroma. Deep brown in colour, frothy white head. Lively ale. Sweet flavour of oak and nuts. Syrupy texture with a bitter sweet liquorice finish. Enjoyable beverage. ShKincaid (9), Pennsylvania, USA does not count | 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 2/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 | Feb 12, 2008 11.2 oz bottle pours slow and smooth with a distinct carmel/hops odor and dark color. Very carbonated at first and the head has staying power. Taste did not match the aroma. Would have been outstanding if it had but instead very disappointing.
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