 scotty (834), Scotland
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 19, 2005 VERY dark, off white head fades quite fast.Lovely roast barley nose with fruit in the background ( this becomes more pronounced as the beer opens up) Remarkably smooth palate, with a good stout-like flavour, the fruit creeps up on the long lasting finish. Really didn’t know what to expect with this...it’s unique(as far as I know!) and delicious.
Palidor19 (1798), Brandon, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 17, 2005 This is the first beer I ever had that the aroma overpowers the flavors, a fantastic aroma of coffee and Jam. Palate is a wee bit thin for the style this represents. coffee and a mild fruity flavor.
Very enjoyable though
jde123 (715), Washington, Washington DC, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 15, 2005 This was the first beer I ordered of the night, and I couldn’t have been more disappointed at first. The taste was a little flat, nothing stood out. However, it really grew on me, the intense elderberry flavor really crescendos into something terrific. Color is breathtakingly dark, aroma is almost there, hinting at the great flavor. A must try.
HogTownHarry (4026), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 13, 2005 Bottle (330ml) Poured a nice dark ruby-black, with a minimal light brown head. Aroma is definitely tart berries (black current, blackberry, raisin, I assume elderberry too), with coffee / caramel / chocolate dark roast malts, some anise. The tart berries dominate the malt taste, but I also get some grain (rye? oats?) and tree fruits as well, a little hop bitterness emerges with warming and it finishes tart, fruity and balanced, albeit a tad acidic. Mouthfeel is acidic, a bit oily and at least medium-bodied - reminiscent of a mil porter, not a stout. Very pleasing all around, a delightful change from the paleagers I was sampling earlier. One to pour in a goblet and stare into a fire whilst sipping.
ales4ever (24), gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 13, 2005
A nice throwback beer to older times. This beer is perfect for in the Autumn time. Winey fruit flavors collid with malt and nuttiness making waves of outstanding beer flavoring. This one is good cold straight from the bottle or enjoyed in a wine goblet. There is a nice hint of spice and earthiness that makes this beer one of a kind.
r464 (287), Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 |
Aug 10, 2005 Dark as a stout, but no head at all. Seems watery to me, not thick at all. There is a light fruitiness and an earthy-grass type flavor. Hints of raisans and currant with a lean toward the malty side. Not bad, but I was not impressed enough to recommend it.
blankboy (3260), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 20, 2005 Updated: Nov 2, 2005Bottle. Pours black with an average size frothy light brown head. Sweet aroma of malt, caramel, nuts, wine and fruit (elderberry?). Smells great. Flavour of roasted oats, sweet malts, berries, wine and a touch of hops. Smooth & bitter, it’s nicely balanced. Tastes great -- if this were available year-round I would get it often. Recommended.
SoLan (1427), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 10, 2005 Black. Thick, creamy, light tan head. Malt, oatmeal, dark fruit aroma. All roasted malt up front, dark fruit in the finish, slightly bitter aftertaste. Very smooth, medium body. Similar to a stout. Very good.
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