hophead75 (1952), Boonton, New Jersey, USA Nov 12, 2009 sampled on tap at the brewery. Great aroma, lots of fresh espresso. Taste is alot of espresso, and smooth - no bitterness at all, caramel/toasted malt, brown sugar, hints of cigar tobacco and some vanilla. Medium bodied, the coffee didn’t cover it up. Really nice. boamr (113), Pennsylvania, USA Oct 25, 2009 Growler shared at Moosetoberfest. Pours a dark brown with very little head. Has a very strong espresso smell and taste to it. One of the better brown ales I’ve had mreusch (721), Olathe, Kansas, USA Oct 23, 2009 32oz. growler, with a huge thanks to dchmela for the great bonus! Pours a mostly clear iced tea color and a moderate tan head and nice lacing. Aroma is an inviting blend of crema, espresso, chocolate, and toasted malts. Flavor leans more towards a standard brown, with only slight hints of espresso and chocolate amongst the more dominating malts. A bit thin bodied, but not surprising for a brown. Nice stuff, just wish the flavor kept up a bit better with the aroma. Thanks again Dave! yobdoog (1431), Woodridge NY, New York, USA Oct 21, 2009 Aroma is great. Smooth creamy coffee, espresso. light roast, not bitter. Flavor is sweet espresso, sugar. Very smooth and well balanced. Hints of dark chocolate, very enjoyable. travita (1887), Frisco, Texas, USA Sep 5, 2009 Bottle thanks to mar. The smell is roasty, malts, coffee, and chocolate. The look is brown to black , ok white colored head. The taste is roasty, malts, very coffee, chocolate. and coffee beans. jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA Aug 22, 2009 Bottle thanks to mar. Brown in color with a small off-white head. Aroma is of espresso, chocolate, caramel, and roasted malts. Taste is of chocolate and espresso. bu11zeye (5433), Frisco, Texas, USA Aug 16, 2009 (Growler, courtesy of Mar) Pours mahogany body with a small beige head. Aroma of coffee, roasted malt, caramel, and chocolate. Flavor of coffee, roasted malt, and chocolate with a dry, bitter finish. thirdeye11 (466), Texas, USA Aug 9, 2009 (Growler thanks to mar) Pours a medium brown with orange edges and little to no head. Nose is predominantly espresso and beef jerky. Taste is dry, espresso, cocoa and meaty. Slightly watery but the carbonation is good.
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