 omhper (10393), Stockholm, Sweden
May 6, 2007 Updated: Jun 26, 2007Bottled at Oliver Twist, Stockholm. Clear deep ruby, rich head. Crystal malt aroma with some cherries and shampoo. Sweet with medium bodied and clean malt profile. Some spicy oraengey hops, notes of rye bread. Finishes with medium bitterness. A competent solid straight forward amber ale.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 02/20/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip
clear dark red, fine beige head, drippy lace, dry dark caramel malt aroma with a touch of toasted character, rich caramel malt flavor, bready character, only a touch of sweetness, lots of hop flavor and bitterness leaves a lasting impression,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **/4
hopdog (4525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 29, 2006 12oz bottle. Poured a deep reddish/orange color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of caramel, toffee, citrus, and a little earthy. Tastes of caramel, chocolate, and some citrus.
Cornfield (4255), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Apr 22, 2007 Good looking beer, a deep red with a tint of orange and a tall, creamy beige head. The aroma is sweet and malty, has a touch of toast, apples, and berries. The flavor is toasty and sweet, fruity with a light earthy bitterness to balance it out. Good session stuff. <font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=5861> Murray’s Wine and Spirits, Whitefish Bay, WI<font size=-1>
JPDIPSO (4210), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
Sep 6, 2005 I was scared when I read that someone thought this was the old Red Banshee recipe, as most the HCB stuff was quite tasteless to be honest. From the pour I can see this is a more substantial brew. Ruby colors mix with a dark copper color. Moderate, but very lasting tan head. A confusing nose, toasted grains, plums and wild flowers mix with a very doughy whole grain bread aroma. Interesting, but no inviting. Sweet toasted grain start the tip of the tongue that later mix with a mild licorice flavor. Dry and bitter pine in the finish. One of those brews that I find a only a few things that I like better, than the few finds I don’t like, and the things I don’t like are not major flaws, just flavors and smells I don’t particularly like, that others might enjoy. Ah...what do I know.
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