AlabastorJones (622), Eugene, Oregon, USA Feb 17, 2008 KLCC brew fest:
dark black and no head, strong and robust, DRY, hop dark chocolate, roasted and rich, alc well hidden DA (2261), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA Dec 3, 2007 On tap at the 2007 Holiday Ale Festival. Dark amber with a small beige head. Very nice display of hops and malt, no excess alochol present. Toasted earthy malt flavor up front, caramel, and almost fig sweet flavor. Hops were there, but not enough to balance, but this style is usually pretty sweet, good warming winter brew. Angeloregon (1516), Portland, Oregon, USA Dec 2, 2007 Holiday Ale Fest 2007--Poured a deep coal amber hue with a medium off-white head. RIch, earthy nose and malty presence. Hoppy, fruity, piny finish is mildly cloying. Biting, rich and creamy finish.
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