 mrhoppy (211), Santa Clara, California, USA
| 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Jun 29, 2009 This beer is so rich and complex it is unbelievable. Too bad it was a one off. I keep begging Geno the Brew Master to make more. It’s an IPA, Barley wine caramely, toasty sweetness, complex and balanced. Geno can balance a beer like no one else. Trust me this beer is perfect! But it will probably never be available again.
bleeng (597), Spring near Beersel, Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 15, 2008 Shared at the Sept. Houston RB tasting. Muddy brown with a small head. Nose is boozy, musty. Taste is complex-sticky, boozy, spicy, sharp, peppery, hoppy. Overall a nice beer but not what I’d say is a double IPA. More of an old/strong ale. Nice beer that has held up well.
Zinister (1201), Houston, Texas, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 9, 2008 Shared by bleeng at the September Houston Tasting. Poured a muddy brown with a small bubbly head. Aroma is a touch of sour with wood, molasses, caramel and musty hops. Flavor is spicy (nutmeg and pepper) with floral hops and a smokey note as well. Palate is sweet and tangy with a flavorful finish...some heat. Well made and a good fall beer, but certainly not what I expect in a DIPA.
MaltOMeal (652), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 9, 2008 bottle thanks to bleeng. Shared at September Houston tasting. Poursw a muddy brown with an off-white head. nose is of malt, molasses and alcohol. This is a double IPA? Taste is of hops with pepper. Mouthfeel is medium and slightly sticky. Alcohol noticed.
aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 11, 2005 Some mild fruits and big hops. hops are big from beginning to end. Light pepper and spice with a hint of residual sweetness. Lingering finish with good bitterness.
dahatherley (35), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
May 26, 2004 On tap @ Barclay’s--Rockridge. Deep amber body with medium tan head. Enough aroma hops to clear your sinuses. Flavor matched the nose with a rich sweetness well complemented by fruity spicy hops. Nice bitterness throughout. Some alcohol presence in the finish, but certainly not enough to give away the 10.5% ABV. No wonder they serve this in half pints. I hope that I can get some more of this.
nja (17), San Francisco, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 20, 2004 Tap at Barclay’s Rockridge. Dark amber color with little head. Good balance of strong hops, malt, and rich body. Long finish.
bb (2919), Martinez, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 23, 2004 Draft. Deep amber color with a deep rich head. Huge hops and a rich full flavor. It's thick, agressive, overpowering... a very nice beer.
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