 dberger624 (1028), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 26, 2003 Cask at the Grey Lodge in Philly. This as a very slight roast flavor. After that it tasted like a beer. Nothing special here.
JFGrind (1346), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 22, 2003 Casked conditioned ale. I drank the same cask as egajdzis at the Grey lodge Pub. I found Blackfish to be quite drinkable and a hoppy aftertaste. The dark particles were typical for these casks. Excellent cask and not easy to find, best checking with the brewery for availability.
egajdzis (3598), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 20, 2003 Served on cask... Poured a dark garnet color with no head or lacing. It had a strong fruity aroma (blackberrys, I thought the blackfish was because it was blackberries). I am confused by the commercial description here. I would have classified this as a fruit ale, but I guess mild ale is OK. The taste was dominated by blackberries and grape juice, and it was very smooth and juicy. As I finished the glass I noticed some dark particles at the bottom. I am not quite sure if I had the same beer that is listed here in the database, because I did not notice any characteristics of an extra pale or a porter. But it was certainly called Blackfish, that much I know. But I enjoyed this none-the-less.
chronictonic (399), Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 18, 2002 A blend of their XPA and Porter - served on the beer engine. Muddy brown in color with a loose, foamy head that dissipates quickly. Fruity hop character aroma. Initial flavor is a slightly fruity, hoppy and juicy, transitions next to a roasted wood sharp flavor with moderate bitterness. As it finishes, the flavor slides on into a mellow malty sweetness with undertones of nuts and roasted malt. Delicious.
lockman (29), Somers Point, New Jersey, USA
Mar 14, 2002 A wonderful hybrid full of flavor. Not easily obtained.
Oakes (8057), gone rambling, Vietnam
Jun 9, 2001 Wonderfully complex malt flavours.
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