finol (475), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden Jan 4, 2009 Bottle from Systembolaget.
Very dark brown, tan head. Sweet malty aroma.
Too sweet tasting, the alcohol is well hidden. Due to the decription of the style I expected somthing a lot rougher...
harrisoni (6703), Ashford, Kent, England Jan 2, 2009 On tap at Biermuseum, Koln. Very dark brown colour. Good dry malt, OK yes its 24 degrees, but it is excellent. Really thick in the mouth. Really good toffee, natural carbonation, quite soft, some liquorice, nicely and subtley warming. doboy (175), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA Dec 31, 2008 Happy 50th Present from my daughter! Pours a dark brown with a tan head that holds . Malty aromathat is kind of sweet. Nice dark brown sugar flavor with some nuttiness to it, nice maltiness. great mouthfeel. Nice bittering on the back side. A great way to enter the next 50 years of life! DonKi11uminati (43), , Indiana, USA Dec 31, 2008 This is quite a remarkable beer. It pours a deep, dark brown with a rich tan head that disappears quickly. This reminds me a lot of the Spaten Optimator, a dopplebock, but this beer has more spice, nuts, and complexity. The aroma is rich and sweet. Alcohol is barely noticeable in the aroma and more noticeable in the flavor. The palate is full and heavy. The flavor has brown sugar, nuts, and alcohol, and is quite sharp and bright overall. The flavor doesn’t linger long either. This is no doubt a great winter beer. Naka (524), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA Dec 28, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours a dark, slightly translucent burnt brown sugar brown. A small fizzy tan head that disappears quickly. Very sweet sugary aroma with some bananas foster. Definite alcohol notes. The flavor is a deep caramelized sugar with some fruit. Lots of alcohol and roasted smoky notes. The body is very rich and creamy. Pretty good. durhambeer (1187), Durham, USA Dec 17, 2008 Bottle from Bruisin Ales. This hit me over the head with soy and teriyaki. Salty molasses. Three words for this beer: malty and salty. Three more: not my bag. Rciesla (3510), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA Dec 15, 2008 Bottle pours a ruby brown body with a tan head. Big dark fruit aromatic character of plum, alcohol, raisin, caramel, and toffee. wkalle (110), Sweden Dec 14, 2008 Pours dark red with excellent longlasting light beige head. Aroma of toffee bread and caramell. Taste is sweet with a nice lingering long lasting bitterness. A nice christmas brew.
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