 aubreya (676), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 18, 2007 The color was deep ruby red. The head was thin and off-white. The aroma was alcohol, crisp, and some spice. The flavor had a bite. Alcohol and spice were the main flavors. The palate had a wonderful bite. It was nicely carbonated. The finish was warm and clean.
shigadeyo (2263), Harrison, Ohio, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 10, 2007 Tasgall Ale pours a deep brown color and initially has a dense and creamy dark beige head that leaves thins lacing marks after each drink. Sweet, chewy caramel with some roasted malt undertones waft from the glass as the aroma reaches my nose. This is followed by a rich, malty flavor prominently exhibits chocolate and caramel. A trace of char/charcoal is also detectable from the roasted barley which is a nice little bonus. The slightly escalated level of hops make a minor appearance in the finish as the mild bitterness they lend balances well with the roasted coffee-like and lightly charred finish. The alcohol (8.0%) is well buried in the flavor, but it definitely sneaks up on you later on! The carbonation level is moderate and is comprised of very small bubbles creating a smooth, easy to drink beer with a nearly full body and slight chewy and sticky characteristics. This is a very good Scotch Ale. The extra touch of bitterness really rounds out this beer nicely.
22 oz bottle from ross (Jan 2007). Thanks Ross!
jcwattsrugger (5573), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 2, 2007 on tap-pours a foamy tan head and dark red color. Aroma is sweet medium/dark malt. Taste is sweet medium/dark malt, slightly smoky, secondary hops.
badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 31, 2007 Dark brown color with a very thin head. Aroma is something like sweet oak. The oak stays prominent in the taste and somehow manages to taste both bitter and sweet. Slightly earthy hops. Not bad at all.
gottalottaibu (243), charlotte, North Carolina, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 26, 2007 draft. dark brown/black pour with small airy carmel head. sweet taste with a robust roasted undertone. very enjoyable but rather heavy.
JK (2964), Richfield, Minnesota, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 24, 2007 This is very good. Sweet and malty aroma. Flavor is sweet with fruit and port wine, as well as lots of malt and a light roasted character. Very heavy palate on this black beer. As good as it is, the flavors and aromas would benefit from more complexity.
BDR (2168), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 24, 2007 Thanks to JK for sharing. Mild scotch nose on a dark brown pour. A thick sweet malty body with subtle scotch flavor.
joebrew (608), Farewell Minny; Hello Puyallup, Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 23, 2007 Pours a dark brown black. Nice deep dark fruit and toffee nose. Great powerful sweet flavor. Very nice and a pleasant suprise.
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