brewblackhole (1385), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Apr 29, 2009 Plenty of scrumptious dark caramel malting in aroma, i wonder if that is the molasses, taste is chocolate cake with caramel frosting ,finish is light and bittering, actually not that appealing for a brown ale.Pretty good stuff until right at the end Beerman6686 (1309), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 | Apr 28, 2009 This poured a murky brown color with a light tan head. Aroma was sweet malts, roastedness and hints of coffee too. Flavor was really nicely roasted but sweet as well. A really good example of the style. miketd (685), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Apr 27, 2009 On tap at pub. Pours brown with a tan head. Aroma is chocolate and roast malt maybe some fruit. Flavor is sweet caramel and a coffee roastiness. Medium mouthfeel and quite enjoyable. angrypirate06 (781), Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Apr 16, 2009 bottle thanks to americanbrew. Black pour with a small head. Aroma of cherries, sour, and some bitterness. Taste was smoke, coffee, and heavily roasted malts. mar (1972), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 | Apr 14, 2009 bottle thanks to amercianbrew. deep chocolate pour with a head of cream froth. very nice on the palate with a heavy caramel, chocolate flavor and a slight coffee finish. BMan1113VR (2958), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Apr 12, 2009 Bottle thanks to AmEricanbrew. Pours with a light brown head and a very dark brown body. Aroma of chocolate, dark fruits and nuts. Lively mouthfeel. Taste is nuts and chocolate. Quite good. theisti (1693), Leawood, Kansas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Mar 26, 2009 22 ounce bottle shared by mreusch. Pour is clearish brown ruby with a 2 inch tan head. Head is fluffy, creamy. Aroma of oatmeal, coffee roast some vanilla tobacco earthy notes. Taste is roasty chocolate maltiness, bright pine hoppiness. Nice mineral earth tobacco floral. The flavors are nicely integrated, and quite drinkable. Palate is silky and nicely mouth coating. Thanks for sharing this one Matt. mreusch (743), Olathe, Kansas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Mar 25, 2009 22oz. bomber, with thanks to HonkeyBra for the great bonus! Pours a clear dark brown with a large foamy tan head that lingers. Aroma is sweet malts, nuts, molasses, a light citrus hops. Flavor is lightly hoppy, with more sweet malts, nuts, and molasses. I’m not a huge fan of browns, but this is decent and drinkable stuff, thanks again Andy!
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