 ShawnMalloy (120), Auburn, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 21, 2007 The first thing I noticed about this ale was the dark amber color. The second thing I noticed was the very rich malty taste that left an afterthought on my pallet reminiscent of chocolate... and mountains.
cathcacr (588), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 21, 2007 Updated: Dec 16, 2007Second time around (12/07), not remembering that I had tried it before: Damn, I’m good. 3.5 is right on. A reasonably tasty beer but nothing really to get worked up about.
I get a bit of fruit off the aroma; first impression is that it bears considerable resemblance to Victory Old Horizontal or one of Dogfish Head’s barlewines (Immort Ale and/or Olde School). Not as rich and thick in body or flavor, though. Maybe more like North Coast Old Stock Ale (also 3.5) with a bit of added spiciness. Arrogant Bastardy in appearance, but not quite as much head retention. There, referencing the known to describe the presumably unknown; how does a review get more helpful than that? You’re welcome. (Dry and lingering finish.)
Presently listening: Legendary Pink Dots, The Maria Dimension
kreepindeth (405), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 16, 2007 Malty-sweet aroma with some alcohol notes. Mouth feel is very warm and even spicy malt, cinnamon cookies, raisins. Very rich.
tomthompson89 (1488), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 15, 2007 nice malty nutty nose some alcohol amber color dark dried fruits taste good malt nice winter warmer type, brown sugar is evident and a bit of floral hops round it out, good beer
Lowe1983 (1029), Fairborn, Ohio, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 11, 2007 Pours a dark copper color with a tan head. Aroma is of caramel malts, nuts, spices, floral hops, alcohol and a little roasted malts. Flavor starts off sweet with caramel and dark fruits. Gives way to roasted malts, nuts, spices, and floral hops. Finish is dry with a little alcohol warming. Wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this one up but I’m not regretting that decision. Very delicious.
Blom (390), Odense, Denmark
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 7, 2007 Updated: Apr 4, 2008Rubin red with a thick off white head. Aroma of dark and orange chocolate, coffee and citrus. Fat and oily mouthfeel.Tastes like orange chocholate, hazel nuts, spices, coffee and alcohol. Near perfection.
fro2218 (466), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 3, 2007 Dark brownish red in color. Very dark caramel in this. Nice sweet malty base and warming.
SamuraiArtist (292), portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 1, 2007 Bottle: Pours a red/brown color with off-white head. Aroma is of carmel malts and dark fruits and some hops as well. Flavor is malty and juicy dark fruits with some roasted malt flavors as well. Moderate hop bitterness throughout also. Lots of flavors in this one.
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