gam (592), brisbane, Australia Sep 28, 2008 Thin head but strong lasting on a dark amber ale with good carbonation.Aroma caramel,malty,rich pine hops.Flavour tangy,malt,caramel,tastes mixes,hops hops give it the richness or lift.Ingredients work together well,tastes of grapefruit,fruit peel,good balance.Finish mild tang,hoppy,easy drinking.
Chrism86 (108), Melbourne, Australia Aug 18, 2008 Body displays a deep crimson colour, tending to copper and is quite hazy. Sports a rather substantial beige coloured head that persists and laces quite well. Nose is really fragrant, as expected. Shows an abundance of sweet malt, with penetrating stone fruit and piney notes from the rigorous hopping. Sweet malt introduces some candied fruit and a hint of caramel fudge. Grapefruit and apricot fill out the mid palate before a substantial pine and resin hop presence drive home a long finish. While finish is long, it seems to lack penetration. Bit of a crowd pleasing dipa.
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