 BeerBelcher (694), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Apr 14, 2008
I can definitely sympathize with those who offering a contrary opinion on this beer, as I was not a fan either. It had a significant liquor presence that I did not care for that came off very medicine-y. I finished it, and it wasn’t terrible, but it definitely is not an experience I will be seeking out again.
My bottle poured a copper color with minimal head. Color was nice, beer was admirably clear, and brilliantly bright. Aroma was a combination of cereal/grain with some diacetyl and and a liquorice/medicine smell. Flavor and was caramel-y and harsh. It had a real cereal/grainy element combined with a lot of liquor/medicine flavor, but not in a good way. For some reason, it felt like there was some grain in the beer other than barley, like maybe oatmeal. Mouthfeel was unremarkable.
I can’t say I’ll be seeking out this beer again, nor recommending it to others.
I bought this bottle as a 12oz single at 3 Cellars in Franklin, WI.
Haslinger (428), Syracuse, New York, USA
Jul 2, 2008 Updated: Jul 3, 2008Bottle thanks to KegBear. tasty beer, much stronger than I expected
Would buy again amazing blend of the malt and hops. Candy taste almost leaves a maple aftertaste in your mouth. Absolutely delicious . Would buy again
blipp (556), Grand Island, New York, USA
Jul 1, 2008 Bottle. Pours brown with a beige head. Sweet caramel and honey aroma with a bit of brown sugar. Medium body. Flavor is again sweet, with caramel, honey, and general fruit notes. Not bad.
BeerBlockaid (462), West Palm Biatch, Florida, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Bottle poured into a clear glass. Dark amber colour, almost of maple syrup. head is frothy and off colour...Nose is candy and hop-like, with licorice and brown sugar. Taste is full, and hoppy, with dark fruits, candied apples, and roasted malts. Spicey on the end and chewy mouthfeel. kudos and for a American Strong Ale, I might have to regularly stock this.
glennmastrange (360), hobe sound, Florida, USA
Jun 26, 2008 Bottle. Heavy aromas of caramel and nutty for the malt, moderate herbs and resin for the hops, light earth for the yeast and other notes of date and brown sugar. Head is creamy, off white has good lacing amd is mostly diminishing. Color is clear, dark red/brown. Flavor is moderately sweet and lightly acidic to start, then finishes moderately acidic and bitter. Palate is medium, oily and has a soft carbonation. It finishes lightly alcoholic. Hearty and rich, a great sipping beer with great aromas.
BelgianBeerGal (841), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jun 19, 2008 Draught. Honestly wasn’t sure what I was ordering but was pleasantly surprised. Darker colour than expected, brown with ruby highlights. Flavours: brown sugar, whiskey and warming alcohol.
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