barcia (3), USA
does not count  | 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
May 5, 2008 Dunkel-WHAT!! Had this beer not long ago @ the tasting room. The aroma is very friuty w\ spicy alcohol notes. It pours dark caramely w\ a creamy off-white head. it tastes nutty with subtle hints of a belgian white. Very light on the palate making it a thirst quencher. A nicely crafted, innovative beer. Thanks guys!
johnpeterson (1), Decatur, Georgia, USA
does not count | 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 20/20 |
Mar 30, 2008 Full bodied dark brew. Nice sipping beer for a quiet evening. Best served in a stein. Bit too much of a head when opened to drink out of bottle.
 Jmichael (633), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 23, 2008 Released on tap at Asheville Winter Warmer festival. pours a dark brown. light smooth aroma. dry front with light finish. get a spiciness on finish, drys out in aftertaste. good sessionable quality beer.
nearbeer (1884), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 11, 2008 650 ml. Unclouded mahogany with a large, lasting head and Jack Frost all over the glass. Coffee, cocoa, citrus peel, banana and ash aromas. Flavors of coffee, lemon bread, dark chocolate, chalk, banana, tobacco and char. Medium body is slightly watery, tingly with acidity and low-medium carbonation, and roasty-dry on the finish. Much better than expected; kudos to French Broad for this nice experiment!
puzzl (2660), New York, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 15, 2008 Bottled at Paul’s gathering. Mild, roast and spice aroma. Light cocoa. Flavor has a spicy yeast, strong wheat, and pumpkin notes. Carbonation is a bit high, and the beer is a bit lactic.
surffisher (196), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 20, 2008 22 oz. bomber bottle. Pours clear mahogany, with a rocky tan head that has great retention. Aroma is dominated by a clean, European malty character, with some brown sugar and light phenolic notes (banana) in the background along with some grainy and tart yeasty notes. Flavor balances dry and is predominantly grainy with an assertive malt profile and some fruity esters. Medium to medium-light bodied, smooth and creamy, with some warming character. Moderately-high carbonation. I thought this was a very enjoyable brew, but didn’t feel like it matched up real well with the style guidelines.
alexanderj (2284), Chino Hills, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 22, 2008 Bottle bought at Sam’s; poured a dark brown with a decent sized off white head. Aroma was a bit musty; yeast, chocolate, and a bit of spice. Really drinkable. Blending provided just a bit of spice presence. Good amount of chocolate and banana. Very light and soft finish.
MrBendo (1048), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 27, 2008 Thanks to JCB for the bomber. Clear deep mahogany color that lets very little light through the glass. Large head. Aroma was dark(er) malts, bread and yeastiness. Flavor was medium sweet (brown sugar) with some peppery spiciness. I can’t really taste any bananas, which is a good thing in my book, but a bit strange considering the styles that were combines to make up this beer.
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