 luvcasks (178), USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 15, 2007 2007 - Version - Fabulous label
pours an oh! so stunning amber with a lovely dense longlasting head
Nose of toast, yeast some caramel and some hop notes
Flavor: Toast, light caramel some nuttiness followed by a good hop bite.
Finish is long spicy and hop forward...
Overall - Definitely something to taste as the beer ages... Yup.. I have put away a few bottles every year... I am always happier in a little while when the hops subside and the malt stands out more Either way you cant go wrong .. worth seeking out
For me this is a sign a long lineup of winter beers await :)
scottmc (167), Lakewood, Colorado, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Oct 12, 2007 Bottle, 2007. A caramel aroma with a light hoppy taste. A winter warmer ale. It is strong, with a full body.
boFNjackson (1311), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 9, 2007 Updated: Aug 26, 2009------2007-Bottle... Poured a dark amber with a mild beige head. Malt on the nose. Foamy, chewy palate. Had flavors of caramelized nut, chocolate, and a great malt/hop balance. Very satisfying brew.
------2006-Very Dark Amber, nice tan head. Hints of chocalate and almost like a coffee or toffee flavor with initial flavor. Pretty smooth palate. Aftertaste is well in hops. A good seasonal kick.
troopie (889), USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 9, 2007 Bottle. Poured deep mahogany with lasting tan head. much lacing. Much caramel/malt aroma. Big body with sweetis maltiness followed by hoppy bitterness. Warming finish, felt on sides of tongue. Worth seeking.
SDbruboy (1832), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 6, 2007 On draft at O’Briens. Slightly hazed mahogany red color with a creamy beige head. Roasty malts, bitter herbs, spice in the aroma with subtle molasses and floral hop notes as well. Bold and sharp, roasty bitter and spicy flavors can’t quite hide the subtle sweetness, allspice, clove, coriander and pepper with an astringent (charcoalish) finish. Rich full creamy body, thick and gentle on the tongue.
truegen (164), Puyallup, Washington, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Oct 4, 2007 12 oz. bottle, 2007 season. Brilliant garnet red pour with a compact, long-lived head. Toasty, nutty aroma with plenty of sweetness behind it. Nice hop bite right on the front of the tongue that carries through all the way to the back. Flavor is a mix of slightly sweet malt and dark stone fruit with just a hint of almond. The hop profile fits this perfectly--a restrained, tangy bitterness. The artwork this year requires sunglasses, but it grows on you!
SamuraiArtist (292), portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 4, 2007 2007 batch from a bottle: Pours a clear amber blood red color with a thick creamy off-white 2 finger head. Quite beautiful to look at in a pint glass. Aroma of baking carmelized caramel and toffee and some floral hops. Flavor is malty and carmelly, slightly sweet and very toasty and fresh tasting. A nice light hoppy bitterness throughout, neutral with a floral finish. Clean and crisp and a medium carmel body.
Angeloregon (2025), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 2, 2007 2007 batch in 12-oz. bottle--Poured a deep brown-black-amber hue with an average to thick white head. Notes of caramel and vanilla. Nice hop spiciness and sweet maltiness. Great balance in flavor and complexity. Nutty, sharp, and warming.
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