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Gearys Wee Heavy

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A Scotch Ale formerly brewed by
D.L. Gearys Brewing Co.

Portland, Maine USA

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133.59/5.03.5/5.0Special8%62.2Thistle P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A traditional scottish ale. Beer #1 of 4 in a special release series celebrating Geary's 20th anniversary.

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 WeeHeavySD (1841), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 21, 2008    Updated: Mar 5, 2008
I purchased this bottle in Maine on Mt. Desert Island last summer and had it around for a while and felt like popping it open. Pours deep copper with a 1 finger tan head. Nose is sweet and has caramel notes. Taste is sweet, caramel rich and pretty nice overall with a malty backbone. Nice brew congrats on 20 hers to another 20. Anniversary on the bottle states 86-06 so I guess this bottle was about 2 years old.


 JoeMcPhee (3807), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
May 9, 2006  
Tap at Hop Devil Grill. Dark brown beer with a light brown head. Aroma of molasses, black pepper, some nutmeg, brown malt/caramel with a decent earthy hoppy aroma as well. A bit of toastiness. Nice maltiness in the nose. Flavour is also fairly toasty with molasses, brown sugar, and a long earthy finish. The body is a bit thin though and the ethanol really comes through. All the right notes are struck and yet it seems hollow.


 beastiefan2k (1120), Lawrence (formely NYC), Kansas, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Apr 30, 2006  
Tap at the Hop Devil Grill. Poured into a pint glass. Color is black but slightly translucent. Smells like a porter, chocolate with some hops. Taste is very chocolate-y. Medium-low body. No bitterness. I really enjoyed it.


 Eyedrinkale (3109), Beer Town, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/104/515/20
Apr 28, 2006  
Rating Geary’s 20th Anniversary Ale. Draft at HDG. Brownish/red with a decent head that doesnt last too long. Flavors are dried fruits, raisens and plums, caramel and a nice light smokiness. Chocolate and toffee with a nice maltiness round it out. Me thinks they could have gotten a bit more creative for their 20th Annivesary.


 tiggmtl (4179), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/58/103/516/20
Mar 10, 2006  
Raisins, chocolate, bittersweet plums and a hint of smoke in the aroma. Clear, dark, mahogany brown coloured boddy is topped off by a low white head that recedes fairly quickly to a partial cover and ring. Thick, rich chocolate flavour with plenty of caramel character. Vinous plums, chalky roasted malts, some notes of alcohol and a touch of butterscotch round out the tasting. Medium body with lively, moderately prickly carbonation. Sampled on tap at Red Bones with MartinT, muzzlehatch, Olivier_MTL and Rastacouere.




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