Craftsman Oak Aged Edgars Ale

Brewed by Craftsman Brewing Co.
Style: American Strong Ale
Pasadena, California USA

Sampled draught at Lucky Baldwin, Pasadena.
Black as night with dense beige head. Roasty with coffee and molasses. Potent with bold rounded mouthfeel. Roasty malt flavours dominates, but berries and oranges lures behind. Wood and medium bitterness in the finish.

Date: 11/29/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Father’s Office

black, wispy tan head, strong chocolate malt aroma, creamy body, rich chocolate flavor, nice balanced roasted malts, hint of sweetness, great drinkable chocolate porter with a lager yeast

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4

On tap at Father’s Office on 11/30/06: Pours an opaque black with dark brown edges and a frothy, well-lacing dark tan head. Sweet dark caramel and fresh piny hoppy aroma has nice roasted coffee notes. Body starts thick and sweet with a good fresh earthy resinous hop balance and a ton of dark chocolate flavor and some espresso bean roast. A nice, enjoyable, dark strong ale that could practically be an imperial stout.

Tap: Dark brown, tan head, light lacing. Nose of bright roast, lots of caramel and char, nice sweet dark chocolate flavor and a creamy sweet hop roast finish. Nice roasty dry stoutish beer with a pleasing finish. Whatever blend we’re looking at here, I liked it at the time.

Sampled with Mark @ the brewery: Very dark brown color with a large tan head. The aroma had big chocolate notes with a nice fruity ester base. Very large chocolate flavor started the taste off. Followed by a light roast and some fruity notes. The finish was dry with a nice bitterness and warmth. Medium bodied.

Tasted on tap at the 2007 Pizza Port Strong Ale Festival. This American Strong Ale pours an eclipse black color from tap. Medium sized tan foamy head. Aroma is malty, chocolate, dark fruit and some bourbon. A medium bodied American Strong Ale. The malts are fruity and sweet, with a fairly sweet chocolate flavor as well. The hops are earthy and floral. Nice balance. There is a touch of barrel sweetness that adds to the overall flavor. Craftsman beers are always interesting. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.

Tap @ Lucky Baldwins, Pasadena,CA Espresso nose, a bit smoke. Black hole coloration, Big brown creamy head. Chocolate and coffe flavors. Fades nicely and invites another sip.

PP Strong Ale Fest. Pours black with a 2 finger tan head. Nice malty chocolate nose. Taste is sweet, with high alc in htere. Nice mlaty, choco, coffee. GReat.