 crazyvin (1254), New York, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Oct 6, 2007 poured a nice black hue with a tan head, good lacing. aroma was very malty some strong notes of nuts, bread and even a peat notes. Flavor was mildly sweet, somewhat fruity. Seemed thin though.
eleiser (8), USA
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 2, 2007 Updated: Oct 13, 2007A unique and delicious beer. Not too strong, and not too heavy. A very dark color, and not too crisp (that might have been due to its handling). The elderberry’s were not overpowering. It wasn’t a seasonal, but i would say it would be a good winter beer. I will definitely try it again. Quite delicious.
cathcacr (590), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 30, 2007 An altogether pleasant and enjoyable session experience for this user. Couldn’t really make out the elderberries but could make out the very Scottish sweetness. Reminded me of Celebrator.
rdelljh (122), Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 30, 2007 mild carbonation, with delicious notes of elderberrry, but no lambic sweetness here.
definitely has a rich roasted flavor.
TheBeerOrg (1586), Kentucky, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 29, 2007 Pours near black with reddish hues and a fully receding light tan head. Aroma of blackberries, raisins, vinous, toasted malts, wispy caramel. Taste is lightly sweet, dark chocolate, plum, peppery, with a lightness in the finish. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with wispy carbonation. Very interesting and enjoyable beer. A nice mix of fruitiness and darker malts.
FatPhil (3483), Espoo, Finland
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 27, 2007 500ml bottle
Black, thin beige head. Berry-sweet aroma, not overpowering. Very rich burnt taste, some espresso. again not overpowering. Very balanced, covers the alcohol completely.
RSRIZZO (1369), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 27, 2007 Had this beer on 1/9/2006. Aroma is a deep roasted malt scent. Color is black with light carbonation and tight head. Taste is sweet and toasted. Starting with a medium body it goes down with a light crisp feel. Finish comes in with a bright burnt like toasted flavor of malt that is backed by an easy bitterness and a faint berry flavor. Overall it a very good beer and seems to hit what they want and is very drinkable.
Bobsy (194), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 27, 2007 Bottle from the LCBO, which was packaged with three other beers from the brewery. Pours very dark with a small tan head. It’s appearance reminded me of a stout, and when I held it up to the light I couldn’t see through, and felt like I was regarding the darkness of my own soul... Aroma is fruity, and reminded me somewhat of an abbey ale. This beer is thick on the palate, and in wine terminology it has long legs. The predominant flavour was a dark fruity sweetness, which conjured up images of dates. I couldn’t 100% place it, and I suppose I should go out and taste an elderberry. A tasty brew, but not as satisfying as the Alba.
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