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DuClaw Colossus 3.44 42

DuClaw Colossus

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
423.54/5.03.44/5.0Special21.92%43.5Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
The name says it all! This unique brew comes in officially at 21.92% abv. This was accomplished by the use of 3 different strains of yeast and a lot of TLC. Technically an ale, but this monster has complex flavors and aromas that suggests characteristics of mead and fruit wines. Be sure to sample Colossus at several different temperatures including heated. That's right!...heat it up to about 105'F for yet another unique experience of flavors and aromas!
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 mar (1939), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 27, 2009  
big thanks to ericandersnavy for this bottle. amber with a cream head. sweet bready notes and candied apples for the aromas. very nice on the palate with a nice fruit flavor and light alcohol.


 Cavie (1490), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Oct 25, 2009  
Bottle courtesy of ericandersnavy. Way to come through pal. Heavy orange pour. Aroma stings the nostrils. Heavy, heavy sweet. Taste is richly sweet. Sweet bready notes. Very well done. The ABV is hidden so well! Sweet sweet finish as well.


 BMan1113VR (2938), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 24, 2009  
Bottle, big thanks to Ericandersnavy. Pours with a brown body and a tan head. Aroma of dark fruits, sherry, floral notes and honey. Taste is still quite sweet with caramel, honey and marmalade. Syrupy mouthfeel with a really sweet finish. Surprised that it is this big, with so much residual sugar and still carbonated. Not sure that it is really as big as it claims to be.


 smith4498 (919), Miami, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 6, 2009  
Bottle shared by hopscotch @ otakuden’s Vero Beach Throwdown. 1 liter bottle served hot. Pours amber color with thin white head. Aromas of cinnamon, molasses and alcohol. Flavor is lots of spices and lots of alcohol, Moderately sweet.


 Tmoney99 (4780), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 16, 2009  
Bottle sample at Noogfest High 5. Poured dark brown color with an average frothy off-white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex caramel malt and fruit aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and flat carbonation. Medium to heavy complex sweet flavor with a medium to heavy sweet finish of moderate to long duration. Solid complex sweet drinkable beer.


 BeerHawk (1175), Huntsville, Alabama, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 16, 2009  
Bottle sample at Noogfest High 5 thanks to TheBeerSommelier. Poured amber with an off-white head that settles to a ring. Aroma of fruit and caramel. The flavor found brown sugar, fruit, spice, and hints of perfume. Medium body and sweet throughout.


 decaturstevo (2007), decatur, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Aug 10, 2009  
Amber pour with creamy white head and lace. Aroma of dried fruit (raisins). A more sweet fruity flavor with tones of raisin as well. Just a tad thin and watery but very nice offering.


 lithy (1800), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Jul 8, 2009  
Noogfest High 5. Sample from a bottle thanks to TheBeerSommelier. Dark brown-red with a quick white head. Aroma is brown sugar, fruity, caramel, alcohol. Taste is just liquid brown sugar, sweet maple syrup, sugar fruit topping.



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