 Bov (4744), Bienne, Switzerland
Aug 29, 2008
<i>courtesy of Toni Flükiger</i> - clear reddish-amber colour with a little beige foam; aroma of caramel and quince marmelade; sweet and full-bodied, solid but subtle carbonation, late and fair bitterness, long aftertaste of quince and apricot
cgarvieuk (2614), Edinburgh, Scotland
Oct 23, 2008 Bottle at home ... Oh an english strong ale... i thougth this very belgian in flavour ... nice crisp copper ... sweet toffee... yeasty fruity berrylike medium bitterness long linger ...not balanced for me... struggling with it.
fonefan (5547), Ulfborg, Denmark
Oct 22, 2008 <b>Cask (gravity) @ Great British Beer Festival, GBBF 2008, Earls Court, London, England SW5.</b><br />Clear medium orange color with a small to average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, caramel, fruity, berry notes, alcohol notes. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration. Body is medium to full, texture is oily - syrupy, carbonation is flat. (070808)
gary07734 (210), Tyne & Wear, England
Oct 8, 2008 Pours quite thick copper colour, decent head, smell is quite fruity, clear alcohol. Taste is slightly fruity, a little sweet and metallic, strong alcohol finish, a bit cloying for a 9% beer. Not as good as some other Durham beers mainly due to the over strong alcohol finish.
Bragesnak (1456), Aarhus, Denmark
Sep 7, 2008 Thorups, Aarhus, DK.
Bottled, 060908.
Orange-amber with small head. Aroma of fruit and malt. Flavor is toffee and malt with a alcoholic tone.
Rune (1839), Tromsø, Norway
Sep 2, 2008 Half pint shared with Geir at GBBF. Naked, shining amber body. Port-like aroma. Vinous and fruity with shades of sweet malts. Hints of alcohol beneath. Firm mouthfeel (hand-pulled cask, 09.08.2008).
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