 TAR (2087), Boulder Co., Colorado, USA
Aug 22, 2003 Draft: Light prune liquid. Spiderweb lavework. Lovely aroma of raisin, toffee, glazed pecan, cocoa, and concord grape. Undertones of earth and chocolate. Firm, snappy carbonation. Very toffeeish. Starts mildly roasted with notes of toasted marshmallow, followed by a green, floral german hop snap. Big notes of caramel-coated coffee bean, nutty bread aspects, chocolate, toffee, and vanilla in the resounding finish. A truly impressive piece of work.
JPDIPSO (4863), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 29, 2003 Chestnut color with a a stable light tan head. Aromas of griany malt and a hint of cocoa. Grainy extract flavors with a small hops bite near the end.
cb (809), Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA
Apr 19, 2003 Malty goodness, cherry cordial colored. Caramel taste and texture...very smooth. Not complex but so well done. My non-beer drinking friend said this replaced Ad Astra as her "favorite."
Indra (2018), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Nov 16, 2002 Deep, clear dark red-brown color with an even head. Dark bready malt aroma and flavor, with some roastiness and hints of brown sugar. Malty, sweet, lightly toffeeish finish with a creamy, smooth, effervescent mouthfeel. Decent.
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