 bb (2919), Martinez, California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jul 11, 2005 Draft. Rich ruby-amber beer with no head. Big fruity aroma (berry) with some malt. Berry (cherry/strawberry) flavor with malts and some alcohol. Rich and delicious. Easy to drink, full bodied. There’s a lot going on and this shows a lot of depth and complexity.
herbjones (742), Orange, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 10, 2005 Dark brown brew sitting under a thick tan whipped cream head. Long lasting head with decent lacing remaining throughout. Brown sugar nose with a touch of alcohol. Full bodied and creamy. Alcohol is a little evident in the finish but still well hidden for 11%. Flavor is slightly sweet up front, brown sugar again with just a little fruitiness. Just enough bittering in the middle to keep this from being cloying. Overall a pretty enjoyable brew.
Odeed (1673), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 3, 2005 fliped the top to recieve a loud "POP".poured into a snifter and was shown a crimson red body and small white head that didnt leave much lacing.i could really only grab english malt and a faint bit of hops in the aroma.the flavors were a combined mix of english malts,some hops,and an alcohol burn.the one thing i liked was the really thick mouthfeel.besides that,i was a little let down.
AleDrinker (1090), Sunnyvale, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 1, 2005 Pours red amber with medium head. Aroma is sweet with lots of carmel and molasses. Flavor is very sweet with slight bitterness. Mouthfeel is slighly syrupy, doesn’t go well with the sweetness. Alcohol not apparent. This would probably be much better if it was laid down for awhile. Still good though!
jazz88 (2237), San Francisco, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 13, 2005 Updated: Aug 21, 2005Rating #1 Tap @ Toronado (6 4 7 4 16). A brown mahogany coor with a laced tan head. The big board had this listed as a pilsner and the bartender paused when he saw the dark color coming from the tap. Some licorice and medicinal cherry flavors. Light bodied and smooth. Well endowed in flavor for the style. I had no idea the abv was this high. Rating #2 Bottle (9 4 8 4 17). A ruby brown color with a light tan head. An intense aroma that reminded me of a quadruple ale instead of a lager. There were notes of cherry, wood, molassas and vanilla. The alcohol is present in every sip with a light burning feeling at the finish, yet it is well rounded and appropriate for this beer. Rich and full bodied, with chocolate compliments in the flavor.
aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 10, 2005 This is a LAGER folks . Only a brewer would appresiate the amazing art involved in this beer.Th alcohol is well hidden yes it is noticeable but not 11% worth. Great complexity.Candy flavors with some sweetness but nowhere near cloying. gentle pillowy soft mouthfeel, somwhat hazelnut and vanilla creme. Like a good vanilla nougat with molasses and madeira notes. Amzing beer have this by itself not after strong ales you will miss the subtle beauty of this beer. A true gentl giant.
Sickboy282 (1098), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 15, 2004 Updated: Jul 20, 2006Pours a golden/amber hue with aromas of soap, raisins , prunes , honey and a little bit of hops. Flavor is spiced with apples, cinnamon and a little apple and has a skunky finish. Sweet, thick mouhfeel.
cquiroga (370), Sylmar, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 13, 2004 12/3/04. On draft at Pizza Port Strong Ale Fest ’04 in Carlsbad, CA 12/3/04. Caramel orange in color, lightly hazy. Creamy off-white head with nice lacing. Strong scotch-like aroma, on the rocks. Sweet and reminiscent of something badass like an EKU 23, a little more caramelly. Very strong, with distinct alcohol presence that doesn’t have enough else going on to help make it great. Sort of plainly malty and lagery. Tastes like lager concentrate. Not altogether bad, just not terribly exciting. A touch of hoppy bitterness and a nice fuzziness to the taste, but the mouthfeel isn’t all that special either-- medium body with a long but plain bitter and sweet finish. Alcohol isn’t overwhelming or hideous, but is certainly evident. Solid, but unspectacular.
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