 SamuraiArtist (292), portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 15, 2007
Bottle: Pours a dark red/brown, opaque but with highlights, no head at all which is disconcerting. Aroma is toasty malts and a hint of smoke. Flavor is quite richly malty, caramel and toasted grain flavors, moderate smoke throughout. Roasty bitterness. Medium body. pretty good.
wetherel (1067), Carlsbad, California, USA
Oct 13, 2008 tap. Nice buttery oaky aroma. Hint of tart in the taste. Dryish. Good. Dark amber color.
anders37 (2753), Malmö, Sweden
Sep 25, 2008 Draught @ the brewpub. Pours a dark amber color with a small off-white head. Has a sweetish malty dark fruit and caramel aroma. Sweetish malty bitter dark fruit flavor wit some hints of caramel. Sweetish malty fruity finish with a bitter aftertaste.
Ibrew2or3 (1756), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
Sep 1, 2008 On tap @ the brewpub. Pours clear deep garnet with light tan head and nice lacing. The aroma is a bit on the light side with notes of caramel, earthiness, a light amount of peat and dark fruity esters. The taste is very pleasing with an earthy to near peaty sensation followed by a hint of caramel candy and mild roasty malts. By midway notes of prunes, dates and ripe cherries become loud enough to be heard as the finish approaches. It ends leaning in the direction of dry.
SuperDave70 (840), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
Aug 18, 2008 Clear dark reddish brown pour with a small ring of tan head. Light aroma of dark fruit, sweet smoky malt, and some dark bread. Flavor is along the same lines. Hints of caramel malt, raisins, spice and nuts. Medium bodied and a touch of spicy hops on the finish. Not bad at all.
greenhorn1 (386), Eugene, Oregon, USA
May 25, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours dark burgandy, no head, light carbonation, zero lacing. Sublte smoky malt and dark fruit aroma. Flavors of cherry, raisins, and a sweet finish. A bit thin for the style and somewhat one dimensional.
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