 Ansset13 (125), Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Jan 11, 2008
Bottle 79209, pours a clear burnt umber color, with a very slight head. The nose sweet, with caramel and dried fruit, and the faintest hints of hops and alcohol. The flavor is nicely balanced and follows suit to the nose. Would like to age another for a few years and try this one again.
ChristianScheffel (2250), Odense, Denmark
Oct 2, 2008 Amber with a lasting off-white head. Rich aroma of raisins. tangerine, prunes and toffee. Flavour is sweet, rich and complex, with dried fruits, licorice, alcohol and a little hop bitterness. Smooth and full mouthfeel, and very easy to drink despite the fruity sweetness - all in all, a wonderful botteld dessert.
doppelmeup (51), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Poured a pretty tawny red color into a tulip glass with an exceptional head that stuck around.
Initial burst of malty sweetness, followed by a warming, bitter alcohol flavor that complimented the sweetness.
Smooth all the way down.
Very enjoyable.
Avengedpoet (63), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Pours with very little head. Very nice reddish-brown color. Aroma is a very fulfilling mixture of English malts, Fuggles hops, and sherry notes. Lots of Caramel/Crystal malt aromas. Possibly some peatiness or smokiness in there too. A very complex concoction of smells. Unfortunately, that was where it ended for me. Tastes surprisingly thin and un-complex for being 8.5% alcohol and 2 1/2 years old. Improves somewhat as it warms up.
rustychiles (486), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Jul 27, 2008 Pours a reddish brown with a nice soapy off white head. Aroma of malt, hops, biscuit, and caramel. Flavor is caramel, yeast, brown sugar, with a little bitterness at the finish. Good stuff. :)
BuckeyeBoy (1181), Boise, Idaho, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Bottle #74599 pours out a nice amber topped with a off white head. Aroma of malt, sweetness, and some alc. also a touch of citrus hops. Tast of brown sugar, thick rick malts. A littel hops on the bitter end.
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