 Adam77 (409), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 11, 2009 Poured black with small brown head. Aroma of chocolate, coffee, and a hint of fruit. Coffee, chocolate, and fruit flavors present. Slightly over the top.
craftbeerdesign (765), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 5, 2009 sample at Ale Atlanta 6/4... pours a dark brown with small tan head. very sweet aroma with some raisins and some whiskey. lots of aged malts throughout as well as some chocolate and dark fruits. seems a bit thin, but overall very tasty.
Miver (575), WillowStreet, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
May 23, 2009 22oz bottle shared by Axilla. Poured dark brown, with a thin tan head. Aroma was fruity and sweet, yet roasty, with notes of chocolate. Tastes of cherries, chocolate, and roasted malts. I think its held up pretty well, and I enjoyed it.
Immy (1912), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 13, 2009 Morgan’s tasting, 07MAR09. I think KP sent this to me. Dark murky brown with a small brown head. Sweet nose, chocolate and fruit, roasty malts. Chocolate and caramel flavors, dark fruit and a roasty malt bite. Seemed a touch oxidized, but not too much. Damn fine brew.
durhambeer (1226), Durham, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 4, 2009 Yum. Thanks for sharing, Ethan. My first note on this one was "Wow!" Black pour with a light brown pillowy head. Complex nose-- with the eyes closed, this could have been a red wine. Woody aromas and subtle notes of raspberries, cherries, and earth. Sweet cherries and chocolate added on the taste. I think Jason called it well with "Christmas cookie" as well. Really quite good.
Naven (877), Poway, California, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 4, 2009 I think this one was past it’s prime. Light, muted malts, and the flavor seemed a little watery and somewhat stale. I shared this with several people and everyone agreed that this was pretty much dead in the water. Not to say this was bad per se, but it was clearly showing signs of old age.
Beertracker (12), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 3, 2009 Retro review from 2007. Pours up with a volumous creamish tan head that nicely top the mahogany-deep garnet body. Big upfront fruitiness of dark stone fruit e.g. sloeberries followed by hints of baker’s chocolate, licorice, dry-sac sherry (oxidation). Some (grapefruity) Cascade notes are still perceivable. Flavor shows some caramel flan & sweet chocolate notes followed with a slightly burnt roastiness. A balanced bitterness gives balance to the warming finish. Good depth & complexity. Medium bodied. The grainy astringency, oxidation & overall mouthfeel detract some from the overall impression. Good representation of the style. Sorry to see these guys out of business. CHEERS! Beertracker *Thanks to beerhandy for the opportunity!
JCB (1792), Durham, North Carolina, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 2, 2009 Bottle generously shared by emacgee - thanks, Ethan! A lovely thick pour, like chocolate syrup. Surprisingly thick and creamy head, given the age on this one. One of the most complex aromas I’ve experienced in a while, with some soft vinous notes blending really superbly with the strong chocolate. Earthy and fruity flavors emerge slowly, along with some very vivid cola nut and Christmas cookie. Whoa, this is yummy. And somehow there’s even a delightfully bitter finish, the whole coming together improbably and really wonderfully.
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