 ratman197 (2176), Arvada, Colorado, USA
May 13, 2008
Bomber poured a clear amber with a small lingering light amber head. Aromas of carmel, earthiness and light fruit. Palate was light to medium bodied and crisp with a dry finish. Flavors of carmel, light earthiness and a hint of grapefruit rind with a crisp dry lingering moderatly bitter finish.
TheGrandMaster (1401), Auckland, New Zealand
Jul 19, 2008 Bottle (in NZ), poured a very clear amber with a thick pillowy off white head. Caramal malt on the nose, with some sweet bubblegum notes. Full of hop bitterness on the palate, some toffee malt gets through before the very burnished and drying finish, which has some hints of stone fruits. An interesting ale that doesn’t try to hide anything, got better as it warmed. Hopheads would like this.
kmacphail (18), Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Jul 14, 2008 A beautiful amber brown beer that was only let down by the lack of retention with the cream head that produced. The nose of malts, caramel and toffee with a slight hint of burnt berries. The taste was initially of malts which is followed by notes of toffee, roasted caramel and blackcurrants. Excellent beer, highly recommended for any fan of Scottish beers.
MrBunn (796), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle. Pour is an orangish amber with a rather large and fluffy head (off-white). Aromas are floral and fruity hops with a bit of a bready malt presence. Flavor is an interesting mix of the above with just a touch of pine/resin that makes itself known in the finish. At times it seems a bit watery, but at other times it comes off as full enough for me. I think this is due to the somewhat thin mouthfeel and the underwhelming malt presence, but all in all, it’s pretty good. No where near good enough to justify the price here in the states, though. (I paid $7 for a bomber, but that was on sale... down from $11 or something like that).
bhensonb (2720), Woodland, California, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle from Ledgers. Light amber color with a decent off-white head, which does a bit of spectacular lacing. Aromas of bread and fruits. Tart citrus as the glass approaches the lips. Medium body with creamy carbonation. Flavors are amazing. Biscuit, stone and berry fruits, and lots of floral hop. Almost burns my tongue. Not a DIPA, rather a really brilliant* ESB. Amber a.. my a.. /*bloody brilliant beer states the label
kwoeltje (1177), Manchester, Missouri, USA
Jul 10, 2008 (bottle) light amber/dark gold with generous white head and nice lace. Floral/herbal aroma. Bready malt, hints of fruit, and a nice floral/citrus hops finish. A really solid amber ale.
|
