 chriso (4683), London, Greater London, England
Nov 9, 2009 Cask (handpump) at NERAX North, Haverhill MA, 7 November 2009. Good copper colour. Slightly estery aroma. Pear drops. Clean hoppy flavour. More pear drops. Also a touch gluey on the nose and palate. Odd. May be something to do with the cask treatment. Marked for re-rate when the opportunity arises.
arrogantb (695), Denver, Colorado, USA
Sep 1, 2009 Orange in color with a good head, looks like it will be a decent brew.It tastes slightly English if that makes any sense but it is a little too strong and I usually don’t say that. This is a decent beer but not one I will seek out again, doesn’t suit my tastes.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 09-05-2007 16:33:47
ben4321 (957), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Aug 4, 2009 Location: 12 oz bottle from the Brickskeller, 7/31/09
Aroma: Caramel, fruits, raisin, apple, biscuit, light grassy hops in there as well
Appearance: Reddish-copper color, thin white head
Flavor: Bread/biscuit, caramel malts, a touch of fruit, some earthy hops
Palate: Medium body, creamy mouthfeel
Overall Impression:
This was an interesting beer. Nice enough, with a decent complexity. An interesting nose. Balanced and enjoyable, but leaning toward the malt side for sure.
nickd717 (1276), Palo Alto, California, USA
Aug 3, 2009 Bottle at the Brickskeller in DC. Deep copper color with a small white head. Aroma is mostly malty with some fruity notes and mild hops. Flavor is bready malt, caramel, dark fruit, herbs, and grassy/earthy hops. Medium body with a smooth palate. Pretty good overall.
RCL (1443), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 30, 2009 Bottle of the 2001-2002 production tasted July 2009. Pours a deep rich copper color with a thin white rim. Aromas of cocoa, leather. Flavor seems a bit past it’s prime, dried out and tired. Interesting, but I have a feeling it’s better when younger and sweeter. Not really that built for aging. Will re-rate with a new bottle.
beastdog75 (337), Brick, New Jersey, USA
Jun 23, 2009 Surprisingly complex brew. Big sweet malt flavor balanced out by a spicy hoppiness. Beer leaves a warming sensation.
brewski519 (395), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
Jun 3, 2009 12 oz bottle - amber body with a thin off white head. Malty nose with some fruit aroma to it as well. Taste of malt, biscuit and some sweetness. Very smooth. This one is very drinkable and could certainly put a few back while the alcohol, which is hidden very well, sneaks up on you. You won’t go wrong with this one.
boFNjackson (1233), Portland, Oregon, USA
May 6, 2009 Tap... Poured amber with a white head. Herbal, leafy malts and hops on the nose. Smooth, soft palate. Light fruits and strong esters that mixed with toasted, caramel malt notes and some hops for balance. Fruity and bread-like finish.
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