kappldav123 (1070), Markkleeberg, Germany Feb 19, 2008 Big thanks to jjpm74 for the bottle. It looks really good. The beer in the glass also. Fine foam for a beer of this strength. Flavor very intense - fruity and a little bit alcoholic. Tastes very strong - prickly on the tongue. Very intense palate. A small note of tabacco. A really good beer!
Swolf3 (88), Elkton, Maryland, USA Oct 7, 2008 Bottle thanks to BuckeyeBoy. Thanks! Poured a murky brown color with a thin layer of head that didn’t last long. Aroma was funky for sure, sweet, fruity, and tobacco. Taste was funky and different then anything I have had before, similar to the aroma along with alcohol, oak and dark fruits. Finish was smooth and complex. Not a huge fan but glad I tried it. GMCC2181 (422), Bear, Delaware, USA Oct 7, 2008 12 oz bottle shared by swolf3, thanks wolf. Weird muddy brown color, not much head. The aroma was funky, smelled just like tobacco but fruity as well. Flavor was close to the aroma, again the tobacco flavor, touch of dark fruits, oak, vanilla, and smoke. Smooth texture. Definetely complex but to be honest just not to my liking. I am glad I tried it but wouldnt buy or even want to try it again. Just different....Hats off to Alan for trying something unique, but I will have to stick to the regular FRED! Thanks wolf for sharing! paytoplay (56), , California, USA Sep 30, 2008 Dark rich oak and boozy flavors. Rich with intense length. Not the easiest brew to drink. 12oz bottle Toronado SD. Much better from the Wood than the regular. Not sure what batch. Drinking well and this brew could age for a really long time. robinvboyer (1052), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada Sep 30, 2008 nose of vanilla, oak, caramel, hops, and some sticky toffee apples. the mouthfeel is so thick, and satisfying. Wow, what a flavour!! SUPER smooth, some really nice vanilla, and oak flavours topped off with more of that toffee apple, with a nice hoppy finish, with a lingering caramal. wow, what an amazing beer! Immy (1583), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA Sep 27, 2008 12 oz bottle shared by gputty. RB batch 64 release. Lightly hazed amber with an off white head. Excellent nose, sweet and woody, vanilla, caramel and tropical fruits. Flavor is much the same, with a light whiff of smoke. Amazingly smooth body, nice lace. This has really held it’s own!
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