 reakt (880), Greater London, England
Mar 23, 2008
Takeaway bottle from The London Drunkard Fest, Camden, shared with Mes & Sim @ the ’rents.<br />Pours a reddish amber with a thin but firm off white head and some slight sediment. Nose is Woody and vinous with malt, candi sugar and a fruit hint that I can only describe as Welch’s grape juice or jelly. Taste is much the same, again woody, vinous and sweet with caramel and grape jelly notes, maybe some plum or cherry if you really try. The alcohol is well hidden, although it all seems a bit thin on the ground to support the bold flavours, imho. It’s alright but I’ll be damned if I’d make the effort to buy this over Rodenbach, a second rate imitation to say the least.
Miksu (1478), Jyväskylä, Finland
Jan 8, 2009 0.75 l bottle at Stockholm Beer Festival 2008. Hazy reddish brown color. Sweetish, acidic and fruity aroma with acetic acid, cherry and raspberry. Berryish, woody and acidic flavor with cherry, raspberry, strawberry and acetic acid. Very drinkable. First acetic acid disturbs but this gets better with every sip.
travita (915), Lewisville, Texas, USA
Jan 7, 2009 Smell is tart, fruity, wood, oak, spice, and yeast. Somewhat clear and amber colored. Light beige head with good lacing. Taste is tart, fruit, wood, yeast, oak, and spice. Pretty good.
blipp (1035), Grand Island, New York, USA
Jan 6, 2009 Bottle. Pours orange with a fluffy yellow head. The aroma is acidic, floral and funky, with some fruity and spicy notes. Smooth body and well balanced flavor. Light bretty funk, tart rhubarb, cardamom, and fresh flowers. Very nice.
scrizzz (576), kirkland, Washington, USA
Jan 5, 2009 Cherry and oak, rainstorm too on the nose. Amber rose and a creamy barely pink head. Tart but surrounding edge of chlorine that hinders any other complexity. Pie cherry and a side of disappointing.
CaryTheDude (573), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
Dec 29, 2008 Crushed with Jakebra. Kinda sour apple nose. Very subtle for a sour ale. Not as intense as others. Kinda funky and earthy, and very creamy.
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