 apoptosis (1316), Long Island, New York, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 13, 2006 This is a slightly cloudy, goden orange beer with a great, frothy head. It has a full citrus-filled aroma. It is very complex in flavor: rich, and yes, of course, it is woody. It is full-bodied and hoppy. A very good beer.
mjg74 (1997), La Mesa, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 12, 2006 Bottle from Liquid Solutions. Pours a hazy dark golden brownish color. Aroma is sour and woody. Reminds me of a sour ale. Some sweet orange aromas. Wood seems to dominate this brew. Bitter and sweet. Some malty hoppy bitterness. Some alcohol is present throughout. Very intersesting brew. Not sure where to place it. A very full flavored complex beer. Smooth mouthfeel.
badnewsbeers (1026), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 9, 2006 BATCH 64: amber body with minimal white head...major oak aroma, heavy in bourbon, wood, butter, vinegar and alcohol..flavor is essentially the same, and its bourbon is punishing (add some vanilla bean)..major alcohol and major warming..nice palate
Lou18 (1353), West Paterson, New Jersey, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 8, 2006 The pour from this 12ozbottle was a amber-gold, with a small, thin tight tan head that had excellent lacing. The nose was some yeast with hops, wood caramel and alcohol. The taste was very hot for me. Alcohol followed closely with caramel and wood, yeast and some IPA components. I wish I had some restraint, and aged this.
JCapriotti (1378), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 7, 2006 Hazy deep copper body, soapy off-white head.
The head brings an astringent soapy cheap IPA hop aroma to the nose. The regular Fred was similar, but this is more so. There is also a underlying fruity, caramelly, vanilla.
Some of the same astringent quality showing up in the taste too. More of an oxidized hop/caramel malt thing. It’s a very smooth beer. Toned down hops and malt with some sour vanilla. It drinks like candy. Sweet sticky candy.
TChrome (1299), Bedford, Texas, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 6, 2006 Bottled, Batch 64: Beer pours hazy amber/orange/red color with a nice creamy off white head that slowly dissipates. Aroma is mouth watering with lots of wet wood, some vinous notes, alcohol, and some spicy hoppiness. Flavor is spicy, sweet, with some really enjoyable wood notes, as well as some terrific vinous qualities as well, spicy hoppiness in the finish. This is a delightful beverage by any stretch of the imagination. Carbonation is lush and soft, reminding me of the great Belgian ales which are so often perfectly carbonated. Thanks to Alan Sprints for his support of RateBeer.
dwyerpg (2537), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Nov 6, 2006 Side-by-sided this with the original at Bill and Steiny’s party. Very different. A fresher, funkier aroma, the taste is hoppier and just plain better the whole way through. Excellent. A1.
Silphium (2137), Haslett, Michigan, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 5, 2006 Batch 64 (RateBeer special release). Hazy orange-amber body, thin off-white head. Nose dominated by sharp alcohol notes and fermented fruits (fig, raisin), also almond, vanilla, soy, and honey. Bold and potent. Big oaky body, buttery, with a significant alcohol presence. Toast, fermented fruits, and vanilla complete the palate. Rich but amazingly soft despite the high ABV. Bitter finish. Very well done. Thanks to the generous trader of this beer!
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