 jimmack (1212), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
Mar 5, 2008
22oz. bomber. Clear red/copper color with a medium sized creamy beige head that left sticky lacing. Mildly sweet aroma of dark dried fruits, molasses and a bit of toffee. Flavor starts off slightly sweet, with dried fruits and caramel before turning somewhat bitter and hot from a strong alcohol presence and a touch of hops on the finish. As it warms, the alcohol becomes more prevalent and the flavors become more muddled. Some diacetyl coming out as well. Not sure if it is just too young, or is supposed to taste like this? Had trouble finishing my glass, never mind the whole bottle.
Thomas_E (5030), Copenhagen, Denmark
Sep 5, 2008 Deep amber colour with a beige head. Malty, caramel and fruity sweet aroma with some tart notes and hints of phenol. Light roasted, caramel sweet flavor with fruity notes.
DrBayern (952), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Sep 4, 2008 Date: 08/30/08, 2 bottle from CelticBrew, shared with him, Steve E., and Doboy
Aroma - Very fruity aroma with raisins, and plums, brown sugar and molasses thrown in for good measure
Appearance - Dark brown pour, sturdy and durable beige head, thick strands of lace
Flavor - Dark caramel and brown sugar sweetness dominates early, some tangy acidity noticeable, soft spicy bitterness come through at the finish
Palate - Full body, medium carbonation, palate coating richness
Overall - Robust, malty, rich and luscious.
CelticBrew (469), The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Shared with the crystal coast crew, DrBayern, and doboy. Poured from 22oz bomber a nice mahogany brown, forming off white foamy head. This beer looks sexy in my chimay goblet, aroma of fruity malts, brown sugar gunk, and roasted malted hops. Flavour is of a smooth, malted goodness. Caramel, hops, toffee, rock candy, along with a slight dark fruitiness, gives this beer a special taste. A really lovely experience of beer, tremendous.
Sammy (3073), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sep 1, 2008 Brownish colour with enormous off-white head that was bubbly and lacey. Funkey aroma. Brandyish taste, that was both a soft caramel mouthfeel but also sourish.Well, silly me. Thought it was going to be a triple Belgium and thought it was of. In fact, as an old ale well yes. And all me super-beer geeks did not also get it so I don’t feel so bad.
doboy (67), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Aug 31, 2008 Enjoyed in an afternoon session with drbayern and the supplier, celticbrew. Too bad Steve left early! It poured a dark mahognay brown color with a very light tan head. The beer looked Mav-a lus! A very rich mouthfeel and a nice toasted malt flavor, with a touch of sweetness. Very easy to drink!
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