 CapnCascade (116), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 18, 2009 Hazy dark orange pour, light white head with some retention. Strong cedar aroma along with floral hops; spicy hop flavor with some leafiness. Moderate herbal finish, creamy mouthfeel with plenty of bright, sparkly carbonation. Novel and good.
DerWeg (777), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 14, 2009 Belgian Strong Ale impression, with a herbal-woody Garrigue on the back palate of patchouli and marijuana. Dense blonde pour with goldy tan head. Nice hay and cat pee hop aromas. Tastes a bit citric and herby hops that have nice bitterness. some fruit pepper and candy. it’s actually a little bit charming because it’s unique.
Slipstream (783), USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 10, 2009 First of all, this really did not seem like an IPA to me. Respectable amber pour. Complex and unusual aroma: some yeast, floral hops, grains, malty sweetness, and a touch of sea breeze and wood. What is a classic Japanese ale anyway? I guess this is the living definition. A very well balanced amber that is mellow and complex, with grains and hops coming on nicely in the finish. The flavor from the cedar casks comes into the picture as well. A very fine and unusual ale. I look forward to Hitachino Nest getting some of the higher ratings that they deserve.
rcweir (121), Massachusetts, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 From bottle, sweet, floral aroma, light brown, medium body, sweet with resiny finish.
shawnm213 (995), South Bend, Indiana, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 4, 2009 Updated: Aug 5, 2009This is an awesome beer. Perfect balance. Definitely a cedar presence. Tight beer.
Read Dasilky1’s review of this beer. I have nothing to add.
Barrios (861), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Jul 31, 2009 Pours a light tan head and a golden-amber body. Semmls of tea and honey. Flavor is tea, sweet malt. Black tea finish.
topherh (940), Kearney, Missouri, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 14, 2009 Bottle. Pours hazy orange with a medium head. Aroma is sweet with hints of floral hops, and cedar. Flavor is sweet, fruity, lots of cedar, different.
nerdrocker101 (102), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 7, 2009 Bottle. Appearance: Pours a hazy copper with a long lasting head and lacing. Aroma: Sweet malts, caramel, fruit, and floral hops. Flavor: Spice, earthy hops, sweet fruits and some toast notes. Palate: Medium body with a dry finish. I would compare it to biting into a piece of slightly bitter fruit that leaves the mouth feeling dry afterward.
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