masonjer (557), Holt, Michigan, USA Mar 2, 2007 Pours redish brown with an off white head. Aroma is fairly clean and grainy. Taste is malty and smooth with hops in the background. Finish is dry and clean. Fairly dissapointing for how much it costs. rmussman (905), California, USA Feb 28, 2007 Aroma is semisweet with a very grain/oats based scent. Pour is excellent wtih a dark hue and a highly carbinated essense that leads to a thick head. Mouthfeel is very smooth with a long lasting flavor base. Flavor is very hoppy with a hint of dried fruit. doubelknv3 (559), Illinois, USA Feb 26, 2007 Dark red with dark roast malty aroma. Roasted malt flavours with hints of nuts and black berries. Hops front to back with bitter aftertaste. thebeertourist (2750), Oslo, Norway Feb 24, 2007 Bottle. Clear copper with a very big, light yellow head. Complex aroma of fruit, chocolate and spices. Fruit and chocolate, spicy, good earthy bitterness, dry finish. Simply great. RCL (1443), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Feb 23, 2007 Aroma is filled with candied fruits. Flavor is rich on the entry, but seems thin on the finish. Still, it’s quite pleasant to drink. Poperinge (359), Cowtown, Alberta, Canada Feb 19, 2007 An outstanding brew and cases of it have passed though my kidney. Described by Roger Protz as ’a rich beer with a fruit cake aroma, spices and nutmeg from malt and hops resulting in a dry, fruity finish’. Wish I could buy this in Alberta. Page 176 of Michael Jackson’s Great Beer Guide only 403 out of 500 Classic Brews to go. lgklotet (420), Singapore, Singapore Feb 12, 2007 Bottle, one year old. Very rich, in every aspect. Lots of diacetyl, which work perfectly. Malts, malts, and malt. kreepindeth (405), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA Feb 10, 2007 Pours a muddy brown with a tan head. Aroma of sweet malt and some mild hops. Sweet malt flavors, nutty, caramel, toffee notes. Dry finish.
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